Architectural Review Commission Meeting Update
Regular Meeting

April 17, 2006                            Monday                                 5:00 p.m.

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

Commissioner Howard was not present. 

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:  

The agenda was accepted as submitted. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:  

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

1.   919 Palm Street.   ARC 193-01; Discussion of possible changes to the Morro Street elevation of the Palm/Morro Office/Parking Structure; C-D zone; Copelands Properties, LLC., applicant. (Continued from April 3, 2006) (Pam Ricci)  

On a 6-0 vote, the ARC approved a revised Morro Street elevation, which included adding a furred-out brick veneer to create the appearance of pilasters near the center of the elevation, and the addition of an ornamental panel further to the southwest as depicted on the revised elevation, based on a finding of consistency with original project approvals to minimize the apparent mass of the structure through the used of varied colors and materials and well-articulated elevations. 

2.   2238 Broad Street. ARC 62-05; Conceptual review of new mixed use development project with 91 residential units and 25,000 square feet of commercial space; C-N-H and C-S-H  zones; Halferty Development Co., applicant. (Continued from March 20, 2006) (Whitney McIlvaine)  

On a vote of 6 to 0, the Commission continued review to a date uncertain with direction regarding pedestrian enhancement, additional variety in window systems, improving the contrast between various architectural styles, and providing certain architectural details for final review.  Commission members were generally very supportive of the proposed mix of uses and the site planning.    

COMMENT & DISCUSSION: 

3.        Staff: 

A.     Agenda Forecast - Pam Ricci provided a forecast of items expected on the next two meeting agendas.   

4.        Commission: 

A.       Minutes: March 20 and April 3, 2006  

        The minutes were approved as submitted. 

       B.    Recent Project Review – Lessons Learned

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to a regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2006, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street.