Architectural Review Commission Meeting Update
Regular Meeting

January 28, 2008                            Monday                                 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL:      Commrs. Jason Kambitsis, Zeljka Howard, Anthony Palazzo, Greg Wilhelm, Steven Hopkins, Vice-Chair Allen Root, and Chairperson Michael Boudreau

 Chairperson Boudreau and Commr.  Kambitsis were absent. 

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:  

The order of the agenda was not modified. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:   

There was no public comment other than on regular agenda items. 

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

1.        179 Cross Street (formerly 174 Suburban Road).  MOD/ARC 5-05; Modification to approved ARC plans to allow transit facility (RTA); C-S-S zone; KDS Enterprises, applicant.  (Phil Dunsmore) 

On a 5:0 vote, the ARC granted final approval to the modification of the previously approved project design, based on findings, and subject to conditions and code requirements.  Commission discussion focused on clarifying the proposed fencing and gate design and the amount and types of screening landscaping proposed along the perimeter of the fencing. 

2.        730 & 748 Foothill Blvd.  ARC 108-07; Review of six-unit residential condominium development; R-4 zone; Foothill Courtyard, LLC, applicant.  (Brian Leveille) 

On a 5:0 vote, the ARC granted the project final approval, based on findings, and subject to conditions.  The ARC was very complimentary of the Craftsman architectural design of the buildings and recommended that the Planning Commission approve the proposed street yard setback exception and fence height exception when the tentative map for the proposed condominium units comes before them.  The ARC preferred a solid waste service solution that did not require the installation of a trash enclosure in the street yard and recommended that on-site exterior light fixtures be utilized to light the sidewalk area, rather than requiring the installation of a separate street light standard. 

COMMENT & DISCUSSION: 

1.           Staff: 

A. Agenda Forecast - Pam Ricci provided an agenda forecast. 

2.           Commission: 

A.        Minutes:  December 3 & December 17, 2007 - The minutes were approved as submitted. 

       B.   Recent Project Review – Lessons Learned 

ADJOURNMENT 

The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Architectural Review Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Community Development, 919 Palm Street, during normal business hours.