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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/1991, 1 - ARC 88-104: APPEAL OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY CHANGES TO APPROVED PLANS, FOR A CARWASH REMODEL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MARSH STREET, EAST OF OSOS STREET. 41111 Original agenda re, t from the meeting of E/_ 31, y�ln1lllllnlll�lJl f MEETING DATE: BIW u I I I�III city of san lugs oBIspo &-��- fiffieffibmda COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER: 1.4 ffiffislaw FROM: Arnold Jonas, Community Deve opment Director AO BY: Judith Lautner, Associate Planner ct SUBJECT: ARC 88-104: Appeal of Archite ural Review Commission's decision to deny changes to approved plans, for a carwash remodel on the south side of Marsh Street, east of Osos Street. CAO RECOMMENDATION Adopt a . resolution denying the appeal and upholding the commission's action. DISCUSSION Background The applicant received Architectural Review Commission (ARC) approval of plans to remodel a carwash on September 19, 1988, with items to return to the commission. The commission approved revisions to the project on November 21, 1988, and approved a monument sign and colors and materials on December 19, 1988. During the building permit process, the applicant made several minor changes in the plans. Each change was reviewed and approved by staff. Additional changes were made during construction, which were not approved. After receiving a list of items to be corrected from the planning division, the applicant requested approval of revisions to the project as built. The ARC reviewed the requested changes on May 13, 1991, denied some of the changes, and allowed some modifications to others. The applicant has agreed to make some of the changes required by the commission, but does not want to make others. He has therefore i appealed part of the commission's action. Data summary Address: 1023 Marsh Street Applicant: Joe Ramirez Representative: Rick Ramirez Property owner: Joe Ramirez Zoning: C-C General plan: Retail commercial - civic center Environmental status: Categorically exempt Project action deadline: None - project approved Site description The site consists of two lots under common ownership, containing a carwash building, a cashier's booth, and a detail shop. The majority of the site is paved. ,;,�������u�illilll�� ���II'►I city of San _ AS OBISp0 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT "C Bd-IU4 : 1023 marsh street Page 2 Project description I The applicant/appellant requested changes to the monument sign, the front planter, the fascia finish, rear planters, equipment enclosure, and pedestrian pathway pattern. These changes were among twelve items listed on a correction notice given to the representative, and attached to this report. I The ARC required that tilework be completed and lettering centered on the monument sign, that "menu" signing be removed, that the sign planter have a smooth finish with a tile band, that the building fascias have a smooth finish and be painted, that the vacuum equipment be enclosed, and that a distinct pavement pattern be provided for the pedestrian walkway across the front of the site. The commission also allowed. the required rear planters to be replaced with a larger planter box near the cashier booth. The applicant indicated that he wanted to provide a smooth finish on the sign planter, and that he would be happy to install a larger planter near the cashier booth. He objected to the requirements to eliminate the "menu" signing, to install an equipment enclosure, to provide a textured walkway, and to provide smooth finishes for the fascias. He has therefore appealed these items to the council. Evaluation 1. Plans are available in the Community Development Department. The applicant no longer has access to the plans created to obtain a building permit. Therefore, staff has attached a reduced copy of the site plan for reference, and will have the building department set of plans available at the meeting. Staff will also have photographs illustrating the areas of concern. We suggest that the councilmembers visit the site, if possible. 2 . Fascias. According to building plans, the fascias of the buildings were to be painted, smooth-finish stucco. The applied finish is rough, looks something like bubbles, and is not painted. The ARC required that the fascias be finished in accordance with approved plans. The applicant (see applicant's letter of appeal and letter of response to correction list) feels the decision was "subjective" and that the existing finish will "not be offensive to the general public and (will) , aid sound absorption" . Staff recommends this as-built detail not be approved, and that this finish be redone, consistent with approved building plans. 3. Enclosure for equipment. Equipment near the vacuums was to be enclosed. No enclosure was built. Mr. Ramirez feels the equipment is adequately protected by the existing building, ilild!�m►�i!Ilillpi' IIUIN City Of San .AIS 051SPO wMins COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ARC 88-104: 1023 Marsh Street Page 3 and is not visible to the general public. The ARC required that the enclosure be built. Staff feels the equipment is unsightly and should be screened, and no revision approved. 4 . Pedestrian walkway. A grid-pattern walkway was required to be installed, to lead customers from their cars on the east to the waiting area on the west side of the site. Instead, smooth concrete crosses to the center of the site, where it connects with a concrete driveway. Mr. Ramirez feels the grid pattern was impractical for some groups of persons, such as the elderly, handicapped, and those wearing high heels. The ARC and staff don't object to some other pattern or material, but feel it should be distinguishable from the asphalt, concrete drive, and other materials on site, to identify it as a walkway. 5. Menu signing. Currently, menu signing is provided on the monument sign. The ARC required that it be removed from that sign, and indicated that the commission would consider alternative methods of providing this information near the entrance. The applicant indicates that he will be happy to consider suggestions for alternative signing, but has so far not been able to devise any himself. The commission is not obligated to propose alternatives when it denies a proposal, and chose not to do so in this case. Again, staff supports the ARC position. OTHER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS Other departments have no opinion on these issues. FISCAL IMPACTS I Either an approval or a denial of the appeal would have no significant fiscal impact on the city. Staff anticipates an undetermined amount of follow-up time will be required of planning staff to assure compliance with building plans. . RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Architectural Review Commission's action in requiring conformance with approved building plans, with changes allowed only to the rear planters. 3 ii�{Illil�il' IIIIIII city Of San , AS OBISPO WiN COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ARC 88-104 : 1023 Marsh Street Page 4 I Attached: Draft resolutions Vicinity map Site plan Correction notice jApplicant's response to correction notice 1 Approved sign design (from building plans) Applicant's letter of appeal Available at meeting: photographs of site, building plans I I i I i i i I i i RESOLUTION NO. (1991 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION' S ACTION, THEREBY DENYING CHANGES TO APPROVED PLANS FOR REMODELLING A CARWASH AT 1023 MARSH STREET (ARC 88-104) BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. That this council, after consideration of public testimony, the applicant's request to modify approved plans ARC 88-104, the Architectural Review Commission's action, staff recommendations and reports thereon, makes the following findings: 1. The proposed changes are not consistent with the adopted Architectural Guidelines, as the different elements and materials are not compatible with each other and do not present a pleasing appearance. 2. The project as built is not consistent with approved building plans. SECTION 2 . Anneal denied. The appeal of the Architectural Review Commission' s action is hereby denied, and the following is required: 1. The tilework and lettering on the monument sign must be corrected to be consistent with approved building plans. 2 . The "menu" signing must be removed. 3 . The sign planter must be finished in a smooth finish, with a tile band, in accordance with approved building plans. 4. A smooth finish and paint must -be applied to the building fascias. 5. The rear planters may be replaced with a larger planter box near the cashier booth. 6. The equipment enclosure must be installed for the vacuum equipment, in accordance with approved building plans. 7. A distinct pavement pattern must be provided for the Resolution no. (1991 Series) ARC 88-104 : 1023 Marsh Street pedestrian walkway across the front of the site. 8. All of the above must be completed within ninety days (September 18, 1991) . on motion of , seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of , 1991. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: City Administr tive Off cer i At or ar Community Deveopment Director RESOLUTION NO. (1991 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING AN APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S ACTION DENYING CHANGES TO APPROVED BUILDING PLANS FOR REMODELLING A CARWASH AT 1023 MARSH STREET (ARC 88-104) BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. That this council, after consideration of public testimony, the applicant's request to modify ARC 88-104, and the Architectural Review Commission's action, staff recommendations and reports thereon, makes the following finding: 1. The proposed changes to the building fascias, addition of menu signing to the monument sign, elimination of texture or distinct pattern to the walkway, and elimination of equipment enclosure are consistent with the city's adopted architectural guidelines and will not harm the environment or persons in the vicinity. SECTION 2. The appeal is hereby approved and the following changes to the project are approved: 1. The monument sign as built, with off-center lettering and menu signing. 2 . The existing finish on the fascias. 3 . The elimination of an equipment enclosure for vacuum equipment. 4. The elimination of a distinct pavement pattern for the pedestrian walkway across the front of the site. The following changes are required to be made by the applicant within 90 days (September 18, 1991) : 1. A smooth finish and tile band shall be provided on the sign planter. 2. The approved rear planters shall be replaced with a larger planter box near the cashier booth. Resolution no. (1991 Series) ARC 88-104: 1023 Marsh Street On motion of seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of , 1991. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: City drain t ve 0 icer it orn Community Devel went Director e:res\88-104.wp �• :•"7_• l`�''.r'��1C'�.:A.•) .• t'j :.11.._4T.y;Mt•p.V.�.e. `Y PO C re• %y ° 0� s F sa���'k s?}S�q ♦ $ ' ,ad' -0 .. 0 4 P X + PW to ops• 4•' E, l cs Ail IF Ao 7oiN MIO � �• T b �� �P �.�, '�' v P � `max' � \. vly� ' +`+. . � .ir',1 01 „7' / r•. ;. Wt Y \.•� i R nO1115 nd r} rS4�� ��it► 1 w` pl ✓'' Com! _ W,,~ a,• q7 =• M1• V 4F i`9 _ +� Pte♦ roe %� y' . '• J�� �✓� loo vr m� ,��.` 1177 � •S � � �� i .�. s % ., loops OW ON a •y of • d of ••'',P' 17111 POpp Nee--, wo 1.U- S4. L-J L 1 Jao� N11"t, AT LZ W7 jt-v q 16 . .1 . -l I< T.q Ara It .2 �;F F iv It 41 X-/o o G � d O - m Wti ` od LLI m c a Q UAD L� 1 a,Q _ Q ca CD w 'o � � U N m 1 &a c H W 0 o m� Q � a ;� mmW > CL Z a Lo mm Q. 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Plans were prepared by an architect who was making assumptions as to optimum location of equipment and buildings to insure customer and car safety and optimum traffic flow. As building and remodeling progressed, changes were made to assure viable safety, and smooth traffic control. 2.) Certain aesthetic changes were initiated by owner assuming not to be offensive to the customer and public in general, but make for a pleasant and attractive appearance. I would hope the board can indulge the owner some if his subjective preference as to color and finish changes. CORRECTIONS NOTED: 1 a.) Monument location- jutted excessively into driveway. Took away 5-6 feet of immediate 12 foot entrance and looked incongruous with property outline. We are dealing with a good many elderly clients that require maximum entrance clearance. b.) lettering - personal preference of owner. c.) white menu or pricing signs - see no other viable alternative for customer to decide if price and services are to their liking, otherwise dangerous bottlenecks would develop. 2.) planter - reduced in size for safety (see above) and water conservation. 3.) overhang - soffit finish done in unique finish that appealed to owners subjective taste. . . hopefully not offensive to general public's taste. Favorable comments have been made by customers. 4.) banner removed 5.) Rear planter impractical for both safety and draught reasons, principally the former. 6.) Enclosure for equipment - all equipment adequately enclosed by existing structure. 7.) Paint on stucco wall incomplete - corrected 8.) Rear carwash soffits not completed - corrected 9.) Detail building stucco repair and paint - corrected 10.) drums on roof - removed 11.) Pedestrian walkway "grid" pattern - considered impractical for elderly. handicapped, women's high heels, etc. 12.) Dow•nlites rims - corrected Please advise when I can discuss the above. I want to quite candidly hope you are aware we are only using 40-50% of our water allocation for the past 18 months and in general , I feel my considerable investment has eliminated an " eyesore". from San Luis Obispo. i have a file of appreciative customer testimonials for your review. ank You: Prez i vs z r � � I fy I' z c u�� F � 2 11- iL 30 �--�" -rt 4T �l -2. i city of san luisOBISPO ® 990 Palm StreetlPost Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403.8100 APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the appeals procedure as authorized by Title 1 . Chapter 1 . 20 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. the undersigned hereby appeals from the decision of Ar('_RR_104 rendered on — 5:1 -4491 which decision consisted of the following ( i .e . set forth factual situation and the grounds for submitting this appeal . Use additional sheets as needed) : SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT The undersigned discussed the decision being appealed f om with: 011 DATE & TIME APPEAL RECEIVED: A la t : RECEIVED N tie 141— MAY 2 d 1991 Re `A' Representative CITY CBISP 1 933 MARGI= S"" 6£ Sia" EA' 3AtV1UIS+061SRh.CA Address 543-6943 Phone Orlginal for City Clerk Copy to City Attorney Calendared .for: 1 � !' Copy to City Administrative Officer Cop tq the follo ing department(s) : 1 City Cle k PLAN REVISIONS DENIED FOR: 1) A non-smooth finish on building fascias . Appellant requests reconsideration of this subjective decision against either leaving "as is" or merely painting . The revision was made with the sincere assumption that it would not be offensive to the general public and aid sound absorption because of its porous and irregular composition . 2 ) Equipment enclosure, for the vacuum equipment was a dratr=fflan error that had inadvertently not been deleted from initially approved plans dated 9/1.9/88 and subsequently revamped to accommodate a women' s handicap bathroom incorporated into completely revised plans approved six months later on 3/23/89 . Equipment currently is behind a sound wall and out of customer view. mr DA1 a VG 2-9 AGENDA � .ITEM # CONESTO: June 20, 1991 ❑'D�wlvsAdion D _ +d1 ❑ CDDDR lLA 11 FMCFW RN.DRTO: Council Colleagues o13G.R ❑ FW DIR L`T CLERK/NO�RI11POLICEL CF FROM: Bill Roalman ❑ MGMT.MW ❑ RECDIR SD �R DD FILE = SUBJ: JULY 4th CELEBRATION. N AMENDMENT In order to seek a broader concensus on this issue, I offer the following resolution for your consideration at the July 2nd meeting: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SUPPORTING AN "INDEPENDENCE DAY" FOURTH OF JULY 1991 CELEBRATION WHEREAS. we want to show our support for all the men and women who have served in America's armed services during conflicts in the World Wars, Korea and Vietnam, and Desert Storm: WHEREAS. San Luis Obispo salutes the guardians of our independence, recognizes the men and women who have served their country and welcomes home the veterans of Desert Storm and their families: WHEREAS, we wish to express our sorrow for the innocent vftr victims from all nations who died during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and subsequent Desert Storm; WHEREAS, all groups in San Luis Obispo that either supported or opposed Desert Storm are invited to participate in the welcoming home parade celebrating the safe return of U.S. soldiers; NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does support an "Independence Day" parade- on the Fourth of July 1991 honoring the veterans of our armed services;;particularly those who served in Desert Storm.