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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-2015 ARC MinutesArchitectural Review Commission Minutes Monday, August 17, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission was called to order on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Wynn. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Patricia Andreen, Ken Curtis, Amy Nemcik, Allen Root, Vice Chair Suzan Ehdaie, and Chair Greg Wynn Absent: Commissioner Angela Soll Staff Present: Senior Planner Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner Marcus Carloni, Planning Technician Jenny Wiseman, and Recording Secretary Sarah Reinhart ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA The agenda was accepted as presented. MINUTES By consensus, the Commission approved the Minutes of the Architectural Review Commission meeting of August 3, 2015, as amended. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITE There were no members of the public desiring to speak. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 3049 and 3099 Broad Street. ARCH -0903-2015; Continued review of a new multi -story mixed use building with 6,000 square feet of commercial, eight residential units, a parking exception request, and a categorical exception from California Environmental Quality Act; C -R -SF zone; Vellum Design Build, applicant. Planning Technician Wiseman presented the staff report, recommending the Commission adopt the resolution granting final approval to the project based on consistency with ARC direction as well as Community Design Guidelines, South Broad Architectural Review Commission Minutes of August 17 2015 Page 2 Street Area Plan, and applicable City regulations, based on findings and subject to conditions, which she outlined. Staff answered Commissioners questions regarding setback sizes, easement encroachment, project materials, parking reductions, usage of tandem parking spaces, pedestrian pathways, bicycle storage, landscaping plan, and affordable housing requirements. In response to Commission inquiries, Associate Planner Carloni advised that applicant intends on providing public art along one side of the building; explained that a traffic study was completed which concluded that left turns onto Broad Street should be restricted; noted that the South Broad Street Plan allows for shared parking reductions, advising that a condition of approval could be added to clarify tandem -parking usage by commercial tenants. Scott Martini Project Architect, summarized the history of the project; noted that the applicant has made design modifications based on the Commission's previous review. In response to Commission inquiries, explained that building materials will include cementitious board, stucco, brick accents, and exposed metal; advised that there is sufficient space for motorcycle parking and maneuvering within the parking lot; stated that the project is intended to be an ownership project. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the public. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Commissioners Andreen, Root, and Nemcik commended the applicants for responding to the Commission's past recommendations, however, voiced concerns regarding the proposed parking plan and vehicle maneuvering. Commissioner Curtis spoke in support of the project's design and aesthetics for the location, opining that it will provide definition to the area; conveyed concerns regarding the proposed parking plan, amount of parking reduction, ingress and egress, and inclusion of restricted access areas; noted that he is relying of staff's representation that there is sufficient parking to support the project. Vice Chair Ehdaie expressed support for the project and that affordable housing is being considered. Chair Wynn advised that he will not be supporting the project due to his concerns related to the proposed parking plan; stated that he foresees there will be major parking problems at the detriment of the retail spaces; noted that he thinks the project is beautiful with good material choices. There were no further comments made from the Commission. Architectural Review Commission Minutes of August 17 2015 Page 3u On motion by Commissioner Ehdaie, seconded by Commissioner Andreen, to grant final approval to the project based on consistency with ARC direction as well as Community Design Guidelines, South Broad Street Area Plan, and applicable City regulations, based on findings and subject to conditions. AYES: Commissioners Andreen, Curtis, Ehdaie, Nemcik, and Root NOES: Chair Wynn RECUSED: None ABSENT: Commissioner Soll The motion carried on a 6:1 vote. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 2. Staff: a. Agenda Forecast Senior Planner Dunsmore provided an agenda forecast of upcoming projects. 3. Commission: Commissioner Root commented on existing parking and right turn only issues on Broad Street. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Reinhart Recording Secretary by the Architectural Review Commission on October 5, 2015. A-hthon�i J. Njejia City Clerk