Architectural Review Commission Meeting Update
Regular Meeting

February 22, 2005                Monday                               5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Commrs. Allen Root, Jim Lopes, David Smith, Greg Wilhelm, Michael Boudreau, Vice-Chair Zeljka Howard, and Chairperson Charles Stevenson

All Commissioners were present.

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: 

Agenda was accepted as written.

PUBLIC COMMENT: 

There was no public comment.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1.   Open Space. ARC and ER 12-04; Review of design of new water storage tank to replace existing tank in the open space area above General Hospital, and environmental review; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Pam Ricci)

Item was continued to March 7, 2005.

2.   297 Madonna Road. ARC 225-04; Review of new awnings to replace an existing trellis; C-R zone; Heritage Oaks Bank, applicant. (Buzz Kalkowski)

The applicants presented an exhibit of an aluminum clad awning to replace the existing wood awning in front of the bank building. Following a discussion regarding appropriate color treatment, the ARC approved the new aluminum trellis features on a unanimous vote.

3.   1940 Santa Barbara Avenue. ARC PA 148-04; Review of a piece of public art to be placed in the traffic island in front of the historic SPRR Freight Warehouse; PF-H zone; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. (Buzz Kalkowski)

The commissioners felt the art was a complementary design and found the art in conformance with the City's Public Art Guidelines on a unanimous vote.

4.   699 & 683 California Boulevard. ARC 179-04; Review of an office addition with public improvements to include a bus shelter and new medical office building on adjoining site; O zone; Bachmann Family Trust, applicant. (Phil Dunsmore)

On a 7-0 vote the Commission approved the final design of the project subject to findings and conditions. The Commissioners approved monument signs within the public right of way subject to approval of an encroachment permit by the Public Works Division. Instead of a staff recommended bus shelter, the Commission recommended approval of a Class 2 bus stop with a bench in front of 699 California. Commissioners also approved a height exception to allow the elevator tower to be constructed up to 35 feet in height. Project conditions were added to ensure the appropriate treatment of the building design, specifically in relation to stucco gridlines and detail features.

 5.  328 Marsh Street. ARC 230-04; Review of demolition and reconstruction of service station, convenience store, and site improvements including signage; C-R zone; Chevron Products Co., applicant. (Phil Dunsmore)

Item was continued to March 14, 2005 at the request of the applicant since the applicant was unable to travel amidst major storms in the southern California area. The Commission held a brief discussion about coordinating the direction on the project at the upcoming hearing.

COMMENT & DISCUSSION:

6.        Staff:

1. Agenda Forecast

7.        Commission:

1. Minutes: November 17, 2003, May 17 and July 19, 2004
   

2. Recent Project Review – Lessons Learned
   
   The ARC discussed how artistic plans are nice as a rendering, but difficult to read since defining dimensions and specifying details can be misleading. The ARC agreed that artistic elevation plans are acceptable, but must be accompanied by detailed plans that clarify construction details and dimensions in a clearly legible fashion.

The meeting ADJOURNED to a regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 7, 2005, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street.