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Architectural
Review Commission Meeting Update
Regular Meeting
November 3, 2008 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
All Commissioners were present.
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.
2963 S. Higuera Street.
ARC 103-07; Review of a new two-story, approximately 3,500 square
feet, commercial building (veterinary office); C-S zone; Dean and
Linda Powers, applicants. (Phil Dunsmore)
On a 7:0 vote, the ARC granted final approval to the project, based
on findings, and subject to conditions and code requirements. The
Commission asked the applicant team about various proposed
improvements, but overall liked the project and had relatively few
issues with the design. Commission discussion focused on ways to
embellish the relatively blank wall of the north elevation. Two
conditions were added recommending further articulation of the north
elevation and brown or bronze anodized windows.
2.
3600 S. Higuera Street.
ARC 116-08; Review of office for moving company and mini-storage;
C-S zone; Steve Saldo, applicant. (Phil
Dunsmore)
On a 7:0 vote, the Commission continued action to a date certain,
December 15, 2008, without discussion.
3.
2238 Broad Street.
ARC 70-08; Final review of a mixed-use development project located
in the Railroad Historic District; C-N-H zone; Rick Moses,
applicant. (Pam Ricci)
After a presentation by staff, and the project architect
highlighting the main changes in the project design since their
conceptual review of plans, the ARC on a 6:0 vote (Commr. Duffy
himself), enthusiastically granted the project final approval, based
on findings and subject to conditions.
COMMENT & DISCUSSION:
1.
Staff:
a.
Agenda
Forecast - Pam Ricci provided an agenda forecast for the upcoming
November 17th
meeting.
b.
Budget
Goals –
The Commission endorsed the revised goals reviewed at the October 20th
meeting as presented.
2.
Commission:
a.
Minutes: October 20, 2008 -
The minutes were
approved with a minor amendment.
b.
Recent
Project Review – Lessons Learned
Commr. Hopkins mentioned that the seismic retrofit
and remodel done to Forden’s on Monterey Street was a nice
improvement.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 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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