Architectural Review Commission Meeting Update
Regular Meeting

December 3 , 2007                           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 

Commrs.  Wilhelm and Hopkins 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.        3212 Rockview Place.  ARC 107-03; Review of three new residential units and a pedestrian bridge within the creek setback; R-2-S zone; Larry Downing, applicant. (Brian Leveille) 

On a 5-0-2 vote, the ARC granted final approval to the project, based on findings, and subject to conditions.  The Commission was pleased with the changes in window styles, materials and other building detailing to respond to their previous concerns.  The only lingering concern was that the proposed roof colors appeared too bold.  In response to this concern, a condition was added calling for roof colors in tones that are more muted and natural-looking.

2.        225 No. Chorro Street.  ARC 135-07; Review of a new 12 unit residential development; R-4 zone; Tim and Mary Ann Riley, applicants.  (Brian Leveille) 

On a 5-0-2 vote, the ARC granted final approval to the project, based on findings, and subject to conditions.  The Commission really liked the site design with a central courtyard and perimeter driveways.  They also appreciated the angled orientation of the units in terms of maximizing views and creating more interest and articulation to the long building facades.  Wedad Nelson, a neighbor of the project, voiced concern with the project in terms of increased traffic and attracting students. 

3.        956 Monterey Street. ARC 131-06; Review of new mixed-use building; C-D-H zone; Copeland Properties, applicant.  (Pam Ricci) 

On a 4-0-3 vote (Commr. Howard recused herself because of a potential conflict of interest), the ARC granted final approval to the project, based on findings, and subject to conditions.  The Commission was supportive of the building architecture and detailing and felt that it took good advantage of the long, narrow corner site.  The ARC offered a compromise solution to the requirement of widening the sidewalk along Morro Street.  In order to retain some on-street parking and the existing under sidewalk stormdrain structure, they suggested that that the sidewalk could remain narrower near the street intersection.

 COMMENT & DISCUSSION: 

4.        Staff: 

A. Agenda Forecast - Pam Ricci provided an agenda forecast for the 12-17-07 meeting. 

5.        Commission: 

       A.   Recent Project Review – Lessons Learned 

ADJOURNMENT 

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.