Architectural Review Commission Meeting Update
Regular Meeting

September 5, 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 

Vice-Chair Allen Root was absent

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.      1772 Calle Joaquin. ARC 123-05; Review of plans to construct an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility; C/OS – 10 zone; Cingular Wireless, applicant.(Tyler Corey)

On a 6-0 vote, the ARC granted final approval to the project, based on findings, and subject to conditions and code requirements.  The main topic of discussion was the amount of area available for construction of the pole and conduits, and the design of the pole. 

2.      1037 Murray Avenue. ARC 30-06; Review of plans for a proposed medical office building, including a request for 35 feet in height, where 25 feet is normally allowed, and related site improvements; O zone; Adam Janette, applicant. (Jaime Hill)  

On a 6-0 vote, the ARC granted final approval to the project, based on findings, and subject to conditions and code requirements.  The main topics of discussion included the types of light fixtures which would be used, location of the backflow preventor, finish materials including colors, and impact on the adjacent property at 1047-1053 Murray. A letter received that day from the owner of 1047-1053 Murray was distributed to the Commissioners prior to the hearing and discussed.

1.        Staff: 

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

2.        Commission: 

       A.    Minutes: August 21, 2006 (amend or approve) - The minutes were approved with minor amendments.

 B.       Recent Project Review – Lessons Learned

 Commr. Howard questioned whether the finishes of the Caltrans sound wall being constructed along South Street were consistent with the approved plans. 

The Commission had a general discussion regarding their role in discussing enforcement issues.  This was precipitated by a concern brought up by Commr. Lopes with unscreened storage containers in the lower parking area at KSBY that are visible from Highway 101.  The Commission agreed that this was a separate issue from the antenna installation proposed as part of Item No.1.  A motion for staff to follow up on the enforcement issue was supported on a 4-2 vote (Boudreau & Palazzo voting no).   

The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. to a regular meeting scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2006, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street.