Architectural Review Commission Meeting Update
Regular Meeting

June 16, 2008                            Monday                                 5:00 p.m.

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

All of the Commissioners were present. 

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:   

The agenda was accepted as presented. 

PUBLIC COMMENT:   

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 

1.        590 Marsh Street.  ARC 53-08; Conceptual review of a mixed-use project with 7,400 sq. ft. of commercial space and 13 residential units; C-D zone; Dave Bjerre, applicant.  (Brian Leveille) 

Overall, the Commission was very impressed with the modern design and its sustainable features.  They really appreciated the very detailed and professional presentation made by the applicant team regarding the project including motivations for their design, proposed massing, site context, and energy efficiency and other sustainable features. 

On a 7:0 vote, the ARC continued the project with direction.  Direction included looking at subtle changes to enhance the appearance of the corner of the building closest to the street intersection and the possibility of adding more storefront along the south side of the Marsh Street elevation.  The ARC also asked that more detailed information be included with revised plans submitted for final review including decorative gates at the residential entry, screening of roof-mounted equipment, proposals for handling building drainage, approaches to lessening the bulk of the south elevation, and provision for additional planting opportunities at the ground level. 

COMMENT & DISCUSSION: 

1.           Staff: 

a.      Agenda Forecast 

Pam Ricci provided an agenda forecast for the upcoming July 7^th meeting.  Commrs. Howard and Palazzo both noted that they would not be able to make the July 7^th meeting.  Commr. Hopkins also mentioned that he might not be able to attend.  Because of potential quorum issues, the possibility of rescheduling the meeting to July 14^th was discussed. 

2.           Commission: 

a.      Minutes:  June 2, 2008 – The minutes were approved as prepared. 

b.     Recent Project Review – Lessons Learned 

Chairperson Root mentioned that he ran into architect Randy Dettmer who appreciated the feedback from the ARC on the proposed project he designed at the corner of Marsh and Nipomo Streets that was recently conceptually reviewed by the Commission.  Mr. Dettmer noted that he made changes to the plans to respond to the ARC’s direction and feels that it improved the project.

 ADJOURNMENT 

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.