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Architectural
Review Commission Meeting Update
Regular Meeting
March 2, 2009 Monday
5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Commrs. Jim Duffy, Steven Hopkins, Zeljka Howard, Anthony Palazzo,
Chris Weber, Vice-Chair Greg Wilhelm, and Chairperson Allen Root
Commr. Hopkins was absent.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted as submitted.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment on items not on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 3000
Broad Street.
ARC 174-08; Review of a new multi-tenant sign for an existing
commercial development; C-S-PD zone; 3030 Inc., applicant. (Brian
Leveille)
On a 5:0 vote
(Vice-Chair Wilhelm recused himself because he owns nearby
property), the ARC approved the sign as recommended by staff.
2. 2959
Broad Street.
ARC 139-08; Review of a mixed-use project with eight residential
units and retail/office space and a request to allow a street yard
reduction; C-S-S zone; WestPac/Hamish Marshall, applicant.
(Phil Dunsmore)
On a 5:0 vote
(Vice-Chair Wilhelm recused himself because he owns nearby
property), the ARC granted final approval to the project, based on
findings, including findings for street yard setback reductions, and
subject to conditions as recommended by staff. The Commission
appreciated the subtlety and simplicity of the design and its
sustainable features. There was some discussion about further
articulation of the northern elevation, the best location for the
trash enclosure, and the relationship between the site and the
commercial property to the west.
Erik Rheinisch, of Alpha Fire, expressed concern about the noise
impacts to the residents from their existing business, but
acknowledged that the project would be a great addition to the
neighborhood. Leslie Halls from the nearby Springfield Baptist
Church expressed her support for the project.
3. 392
Prado Road.
ARC 149-08; Conceptual review of a new medical office development;
BP/O zone; Prado Road Development, LLC, applicant. (Pam Ricci)
After a lengthy discussion, the ARC on a 6:0 vote, continued action
on the project to a date uncertain with 10 directional items
outlining needed revisions to plans to provide a more transitional
development consistent with the Margarita Area Specific Plan and
City’s General Plan. The project architect prepared a conceptual
site plan and elevation sketches to illustrate an alternative
development plan with five separate buildings which the ARC endorsed
as being consistent with much of the direction provided in the staff
report.
COMMENT & DISCUSSION:
1.
Staff:
a. Agenda
Forecast –
Pam Ricci provided an agenda forecast for the upcoming 3-16-09 &
4-06-09 hearings.
2.
Commission:
a. Minutes:
February 2, 2009 -
The minutes were
accepted as prepared.
b.
Recent
Project Review – Lessons Learned
Chair Root asked staff to look into the large sign
installed for the San Luis Obispo Spa at 4115 Vachell near Trader
Joe’s. He also asked for more information about a new project being
constructed on Archer Street.
Commr. Duffy mentioned that the new office building
constructed near the CHP office on California had a “klunky”
appearance.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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 Department, 919 Palm Street, during normal business hours.
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