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Architectural
Review Commission Meeting Update
Regular Meeting
March 17, 2008
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
Commr. Palazzo was 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.
888 Ricardo Street.
ARCPA 190-03. Review of public art for a previously approved
project; M zone, Quaglino Properties, applicant.
(Phil Dunsmore)
On a 5:0:2 vote (Commr. Palazzo absent and Vice Chair Root recused
himself as the designer of the piece), the ARC found that the public
art meets the criteria for public art and approved the art
installation project, based on findings, and subject to conditions:
The Commission applauded the applicant’s commitment to the project
and found that the riparian motif of the art piece was both
beautiful and pertinent to its creek setting.
2.
1310 Foothill Boulevard.
ARC 200-07. Demolition of existing apartments and a conceptual
review of 16 new two bedroom residential units; R-3 zone, SLO
Investments, applicant. (Phil Dunsmore)
The ARC discussion focused on ways to improve the streetscape
appearance of the project, add more interest to the repetitive
design of the buildings, and soften the appearance of the long,
central project driveway. On a 6:0:1 vote (Commr. Palazzo absent),
the Commission continued the item to a date uncertain with the
following direction.
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Orient the front units towards the street and
include entries and front porch areas that are oriented towards,
and accessible from, the sidewalk.
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Utilize alternative materials such as bricks,
pavers, colored concrete, or turf block to create an attractive
driveway for its total extent.
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Modify building elevations to add variety in
color.
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Modify the orientation and massing on all of the
end units of buildings to create additional interest and
diversity in the project design.
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Consider pursuing a street yard reduction in
order to maximize the size of the open space areas provided in
the project.
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Consolidate and move the trash and recycling
enclosure to one side of the property or the other so that it
does not dominate the streetscape of the site. The enclosure
shall be designed so that it does not interfere with walkways
leading to front entries or interfere with the views of the
entries from the street.
COMMENT & DISCUSSION:
2.
Staff:
A. Agenda Forecast - Pam Ricci provided an
agenda forecast for the 4-7-08 meeting noting that the meeting would
be held in the Council Chambers to accommodate the larger public
audience expected for the Mitchell Park parking lot item.
3.
Commission:
A. Minutes: March 3, 2008. The minutes
were approved as submitted.
B. Recent Project Review – Lessons Learned
Commr. Howard
questioned the amount of vibrant red used in the elevations of
recently-built projects. She asked staff for confirmation that the
project planner inspects projects for compliance with the colors
boards approved by the ARC, which Pam Ricci affirmed was the case.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 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, 919 Palm Street, during normal business hours.
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