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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD |
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MONDAY,
December 18, 2000 |
City Hall
Council Chambers |
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7:00
p.m. |
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1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was
called to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Joan M. Charles (left at 9:00 p.m.)
Howard Laks
Iris Oliveras
(arrived at 7:07 p.m.)
Alison St.Onge
Sergio
Zeballos
Also Present: Bonnie
Clark, Staff Assistant III
Susan Healy
Keene, Senior Planner
Jonathan Lait,
Associate Planner
Jean Moore,
AICP, Associate Planner
Absent: Rick
Abelson, Chair
3. SECRETARY’S
REPORT:
A.
Rand Update
B.
Reading Material
4. COMMUNICATIONS:
A.
Antennas (Jay Trevino)
1.
Regulatory Framework
2.
Design Considerations
Boardmember
St.Onge asked question regarding health issue, property values. Mr. Trevino responded in larger issue
regarding ordinance. Boardmember St.Onge
raised issue regarding screening case-by-case heights and technicalities on
call professional. Mr. Trevino – not on
staff/consultant.
Vice Chair
Joseph said he can disapprove only on aesthetics.
Boardmember
Charles asked regarding the type of antenna request.
Boardmember
Oliveras said antennas – no options
Boardmember
Laks – antenna graphics
Ms. Keene
Donn Morey
Grag Seymour
Giles Smith
Nat Lapad –
property value
Chuck Allord –
ZA Hearing
Vice Chair
Joseph moved to continue at 8:00 p.m.
Boardmember Zeballos seconded the motion, which was approved by voice
vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS & INPUT: None |
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REVIEWS: |
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A. CONSENT
CALENDAR
1. ARB 00-017,
Approval of Modification to a Condition of Approval
to Previously Approved Building Design, Colors
and Materials, Landscape and Irrigation Plans, and a Modification to
Pedestrian-Oriented Design Standards
ACTION: APPROVED WITH MODIFICATION TO CONDITION
The applicant, William Brantley, was
present to discuss the project.
A member of the public, Chuck Allord, addressed the Board regarding his concerns about the project.
The Board discussed the revised
project design.
Boardmember Oliveras asked the staff
to inform Mr. Allord when approved. Mr.
Lait stated that the Statement of Official Action would be provided to Mr.
Allord.
Boardmember Laks made a motion to
approve the project with the modified condition. He stated that he had no problem with an
extension of time. Boardmember St.Onge
seconded the motion, which was approved by voice vote.
2. ARB 00-323,
Approval of Sign
Program and Sign Plans
ACTION: CONTINUED
The applicant’s representatives,
David Martin and Jeff Martinez, were present to discuss the project.
Boardmember Zeballos expressed
concern regarding signage illumination and detail and asked how signs would be
attached to the building. Mr. Martin stated that the letters are logo
style and the Wilshire elevation is illuminated.
Boardmember Laks stated that the
sign height was an issue for pedestrian orientation. Mr. Martin stated that sign over the window
had been reduced in size and the signage at street level has been added. He also stated that he had compared the sign
to nearby businesses on Wilshire.
Boardmember Laks asked if it was higher.
Mr. Martin answered in the affirmative, however the windows are also
high.
Boardmember Zeballos expressed the
need to see letter details, raceway, etc. and that he would like to see
Wilshire come back (height, font, size, placement). Boardmember Laks commented that the runway
placement was the same.
The Board further discussed the
height of sign and were comportable with it.
Mr. Martin asked for
continuance. Boardmember Zeballos made
a motion to continue item. Boardmember
Charles seconded the motion, which was approved by voice vote.
3. ARB
00-387,
Approval of Sign Plans
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT AS SUBMITTED
4. ARB
00-378,
Approval of Sign Plans
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT
5. ARB 00-376,
Approval of Sign Plans
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT AS SUBMITTED
6. ARB
00-369,
Approval of Sign Plans
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
B. REGULAR
CALENDAR
a. Resubmissions:
7. ARB
00-321,
Approval
of Building Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION: CONTINUED
The applicant, John Bertram, was
present to discuss the project.
Boardmember Laks asked the applicant
how this impacts neighbors. Mr. Berham
answered that it does not impact neighbors any more than any other project.
Boardmember Laks asked about
neighborhood compatibilitiy. Mr. Berham
stated that neighborhood supports mixture.
Boardmember Laks commented that it
does not respond to any part of building.
Mr. Berham responded that neighbor on west tore down his house and built
a new one to maximum.
Boardmember Zeballos asked if model
is accurate. Mr. Berham said it might be
off a bit.
Boardmember St.Onge disagreed that
addition is small. She stated that she
visited the project site and noted the view of the beach from many aspects.
Boardmember Zeballos expressed
support for the project and noted that if it wasn’t R2 the Board wouldn’t see
it. He stated that the design is
tasteful.
Boardmember Oliveras commented that
the juxtaposition argument is good, but this does not work.
Boardmember Laks asked staff if two
structures could be built on same site.
Ms. Moore stated that it would have to meet parking requirements and
setbacks.
The Board expressed concerns with
the following design issues: 1)
Boardmember Zeballos made a motion
to continue the item. Boardmember
Charles seconded the motion, which was approved by voice vote.
8. ARB
00-341,
1424 Broadway:
Mixed Use
Approval of Building
Design, Colors and Materials and Landscape and Irrigation Plans
ACTION: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
The applicant, William Brantley, was
present to discuss the project.
One member of the public, Chuck
Allord, addressed the Board regarding the homeless, residents on first floor
and how this has effects on neighborhood.
Boardmember Zeballos asked staff if
the Board can change the use on first floor.
Ms. Moore stated that the issue is pedestrian orientation. Boardmember Laks asked why there are
residents on first floor. Mr. Brantley
stated that it is the owner’s choice, only retail on ground level, commercial
in this building is not retail, artists studios, etc.
Boardmember Laks expressed concern
regarding pushing the building back. Mr.
Brantley stated that this is a manipulated interior space and the awning helps
the face of building.
Boardmember Laks expressed concern
regarding the proposed stairtower mesh.
Boardmember Zeballos asked what type of plant material is proposed at
stair. Mr. Brantley stated that there is
lavendar trumpet vine and blue oak grass.
Boardmember Laks asked about
proposed lighting. Mr. Brantley stated
there will be surface mounted light at the entrys/exits and the balcony is
recessed. There will also be landscape
lighting on the walkway only; fluorescent recessed cans, small light in metal
turn, and walkway wash lights. Boardmember Laks asked about colors of the
lights. Boardmember Zeballos stated they
will be clear this time.
Boardmember Laks asked about the
units on roof. Mr. Brantley stated that
screen acts as a parapet to enclose the area.
Staff stated the parapet is transparent, but should be opaque or highly
woven mesh. Boardmember Laks asked if
the secondary screen is opaque. Mr.
Brantley replied in the affirmative and stated he will use the same material as
on fences for more depth.
Boardmember Laks stated that many
issues were addressed, and it should be returned to staff.
Boardmember Zeballos commented that
the issues appeal have been addressed.
Boardmember Laks made a motion to
approve the project with the conditions regarding #3 Lighting and #4 Revised
mechanical screening to staff.
Boardmember St.Onge seconded the motion, which was approved by voice
vote.
9. ARB
00-371,
Approval of Building
Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION: APPROVED WITH AMENDED CONDITION
The applicant, Ronald Ajiajan, was
present to discuss the project with the Board.
Boardmember Laks commented on the
great improvement with the recessed windows.
Boardmember Zeballos suggested a
band for planters. Mr. Ajiajan stated
that the planter face will be scored concrete block. Boardmember Zeballos asked if it will be
under the sill, too. Mr. Ajiajan
responded that it will be stucco with a steel towel finish, same as balcony.
Boardmember Laks made a motion to
approve the project with an amendment to Condition #1 for lighting. Boardmember Oliveras seconded the motion,
which was approved by voice vote.
10. ARB
00-338,
Approval of Antenna
and Equipment Cabinet Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT WITH STAFF FINDINGS AND
CONDITION
b. New Submissions:
11. ARB
00-366,
Approval of Building
Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION: APPROVED WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
The applicant, Roger Sherman, was
present to discuss the project with the Board.
Boardmember Zeballos commented that
staff disagrees with the proposed styles and asked what key elements are
lacking. Mr. Lait listed the
following: expansive plans, glazing,
(non recessed windows) and colors, sloping roofs, glazing wrap around corner,
lack of windows on one elevation.
Boardmember Zeballos stated that some buildings in packet are
modern. Ms. Keene stated that Ocean Park
Guidelines do not to go into the nuances of design.
Boardmember Laks expressed concern
regarding street activity. Mr. Sherman
stated that there is rental patio walkway.
Boardmember Laks asked for the distance to the street. Mr. Sherman said it is 20 feet – 21
feet. Boardmember Laks asked about the
transition to neighbors. Mr. Sherman
explained that he provided sketches.
Boardmember Laks said it is not in context, trees make it
difficult. Mr. Sherman explained that
the roof slopes to mirror house at east, roof flattens out at same as apartment
and allows view of mountain by those across street. He also stated that the rear is the only
private area, and a line of trees will be planted to screen it.
Boardmember Laks asked regarding
rooflines WEN drop.
Boardmember Zeballos asked if the
white stucco to stories was glued on.
Mr. Sherman said it is embedded.
Boardmember Zeballos asked about the stair in front. Mr. Sherman explained that section is only
one story high.
Boardmember Laks commented that the
design addresses issues
Boardmember Oliveras said it is
interesting that house can open to public.
Boardmember St.Onge expressed
concern regarding lack of glazing and west wall; the block wall is difficult,
but heights are good transition. She
commented on examples of R2R and not OP-2 facade remodels, second page
remodeld/beach tract.
Vice Chair Joseph raised the issue
of mixed style.
Boardmember Laks discussed the
findings: building does orient to street
and pedestrian orientation transition is good, don’t have context of building,
want massing models to be sure.
Boardmember St.Onge stated that the
structure to the east is a bungalow and to the west is an apartment
building. She stated there is still too
much massing.
Mr. Sherman stated the west side
windows, stucco white wood coursing with vertical and horizontal reveals,
extended window.
Boardmember Zeballos asked about
aluminum windows with casement.
Vice Chair Joseph asked these need
public hearing. Staff member Jean Moore
said okay.
Boardmember Zeballos stated that
there is improvement to the windows design and it is closer to the guidelines.
Boardmember Zeballos made a motion
to approve the project with the following findings and conditions: Finding #1:
The design shows creative openings to street via garage door, above
tenant entrance. Finding #2: Proposed materials high quality and used in
individual manner. Finding #3: Proposed design is negative comparable in
adjacent structures. Finding #4: Applications codes and OP intent. Condition #1:
Per the plans submitted for meeting on December 18, 2000.
12. ARB
00-392,
Approval of Building
Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT WITH STAFF FINDINGS AND
CONDITION
13. ARB 00-381,
Approval of Building
Design, Colors and Materials and Landscape and Irrigation Plans
ACTION: APPROVED WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
The applicant, John Rock, was
present to discuss the project with the Board.
Boardmember Laks suggested entrance
be moved to
Boardmember Laks asked about the
window design and depth of glazing, also how tall the curved eave is from the
bottom. Mr. Rock stated that it is 25
feet. Boardmember Laks asked if canopies
could be lower. Mr. Rock said he
couldn’t do it
Boardmember Zeballos asked for
specifics on the entry windows. Mr. Rock
stated they are a clear aluminum storefront system. Boardmember Zeballos asked about
lighting. Mr. Rock stated there are no
uplights, just light along south and north end for entrance.
Boardmember Oliveras made a motion
to approve the project with staff conditions.
Boardmember Zeballos suggested an amendment to Condition #1 columns 4
and 5. He stated the entrance should be
included to shown optional entrance on west elevation at the south end. Boardmember St.Onge seconded the motion,
which was approved by voice vote.
14. ARB
00-336,
Approval of Sign Plans
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT AS SUBMITTED
15. ARB
00-368,
Approval of Sign Plans
ACTION: CONTINUED APPLICANT NOT PRESENT
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DISCUSSION: |
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A. |
Proposed Letter to the Planning Commission
Regarding Off-Street Parking Requirements Iris Oliveras expressed concerns regarding facts,
continued to January 8, 2001. |
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B. |
Prioritization of the Board’s Goals Item discussed |
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C. |
Preparation for City Council Budget Hearings Item discussed |
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8. |
COMMUNICATIONS: |
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A. |
Ex Parte Communication (1-8-01 Meeting) |
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B. C. |
Pictorial Presentation of the R-1 Zoning District
(2-5-01 Meeting) R-1 |
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PUBLIC
INPUT: None |
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10. |
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting
was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. |
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