MINUTES
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002
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7:00 PM |
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1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was
called to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Howard
Laks, Chairperson
Sergio Zeballos, Vice-Chairperson
Rick
Abelson
Rodolfo
Alvarez
Joan
Charles
Iris
Oliveras
Also
Present: Tony Kim, Associate Planner
Ava
Pecherzewski, Assistant Planner
Margaret
Bell, Staff Assistant
3. SECRETARY’S
REPORT: Tony Kim, Associate Planner, informed the
Board that ARB-02-078, 2012 Main Street and ARB-02-079, 2021 Main Street have
been appealed by the applicant to the Planning Commission and have been
scheduled for an August 21, 2002, hearing date. An appeal was also submitted for ARB-02-020,
Tony Kim, Associate
Planner, also informed the Board that a Special Meeting of the Architectural
Review Board is scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2002, at the
Tony Kim, Associate
Planner, also distributed the information outlining the proposed priorities for
Planning and Community Development Department for fiscal year 2002/2003.
4. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
a. June 18, 2001
Chairperson
Laks moved to approve the minutes with one correction.
Boardmember
Abelson seconded the motion, that was approved by voice vote. Boardmembers Alvarez and Zeballos abstained.
ACTION:
APPROVED WITH REVISIONS to page 10, paragraph 6 to read, “Boardmember
Charles stated that the letter of support to the Planning Commission will give
clarity of the decision of the Architectural Review Board, but she is not in
support of the letter.”
b. August 6, 2001
Chairperson Laks moved to approve the minutes with
one correction.
Boardmember Charles seconded the motion, that was
approved by voice vote. Boardmembers
Alvarez and Zeballos abstained.
ACTION: APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS to page 3,
paragraph 17 to read, “Boardmember Charles voted against the project”.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INPUT: None.
6. EX-PARTE
COMMUNICATION: Boardmember Alvarez spoke
with Councilperson Katz regarding items 8b & 8c.
Boardmember Joseph had a
conversation with Councilperson Katz, Ken Kutcher, Chairperson Laks, and
Boadmembers Charles and Abelson regarding items 8b & 8c.
Boardmember Charles had
a conversation with Boardmember Joseph regarding item 8b.
Boardmember Zeballos had
a conversation with Councilperson Katz regarding item item 8b.
Boardmember Abelson had
a conversation with Boardmember Joseph regarding items 8b & 8c.
Chairperson Laks had a
conversation with Councilperson Katz and Boardmember Joseph regarding item 8b.
7. REVIEWS: Public input
permitted.
A. CONSENT
CALENDAR
a. Resubmissions: None.
b. New
Submissions: None.
B. REGULAR CALENDAR
a.
Resubmissions:
7.1 ARB 01-379,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, and Materials
ACTION: APPROVED WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
Robert Walters was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Laks closed the public hearing.
Boardmember Oliveras stated that the stucco and wood
siding materials contrast. The application of the materials appears simplistic,
she prefers one consistent material for the project.
Boardmember Alvarez is in support of the project and
the way in which the materials are integrated.
Boardmember Joseph is in support of the project and
prefers the wood siding to the stucco.
Boardmember Charles stated that this application has
improved since the previous submittal and is in support of the project.
Vice-Chairperson Zeballos supports the project and
stated the two materials work together but expressed concern regarding the
finishing details of the wood siding.
Chairperson Laks stated that this application has
improved since the last submittal and supports the project.
Boardmember Joseph made the motion to approve the
project as submitted with the conditions and findings in the staff report.
Vice-Chairperson Zeballos seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote. Boardmember
Oliveras voted against the project.
7.2 ARB 02-096,
Approval of Awning Design, Lighting Plans, Sign
Program, and Sign Adjustment
ACTION: APPROVED WITH REVISED CONDITIONS
Zac DiBenedetto was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Laks closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chairperson Zeballos stated that findings could
not be made to allow projecting signs.
The awnings appear clean without the lettering and he is in support of
the wall signs. The signage is in keeping
with the design of the building.
Boardmember Charles supports the project but cannot
make findings to allow projecting signs.
Boardmember Charles stated that proposed color scheme is stark and
suggested an off-white or cream-colored background.
Boardmember Alvarez stated that findings to allow
projecting signs could not be made.
Boardmember Oliveras expressed support of the project
but expressed concern regarding green and white sign color scheme. Boardmember Oliveras stated that the sign
ordinance does not allow projection signs.
Boardmember Charles made the motion to approve the
item with the following revised conditions:
1. This approval shall expire when the
administrative or discretionary entitlements previously granted by an
associated approval have lapsed. If no such permit has been issued, this
approval shall expire one year from the date of approval, unless appealed or
otherwise implemented pursuant to applicable municipal regulations.
2. The approved sign program shall include
the wall signs and directory boards, and shall not include any projecting signs.
3. Prior to the issuance of a building
permit, the applicant shall revise the background color of the wall signs to an
off-white or cream color for staff approval.
Boardmember Abelson seconded the motion that was approved by voice vote.
b. New
Submissions:
7.3 ARB 02-116,
Approval
of Building Design, Colors, Materials, Sign Plans, and Sign Program
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Ed Hofmann was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Laks closed the public hearing.
Boardmember Charles confirmed that the upper opaque windows are not display windows and will be lit at night. Boardmember Charles stated that the faux windows are an interesting concept but present a manufactured Art Deco appearance and dominant vertical nature of the design.
Boardmember Abelson stated that the design is not
creative and needs more authenticity, placing more emphasis on understanding
the architectural heritage and quality of the existing building, and not creating
a false façade.
Boardmember Oliveras stated the application
is a pretty façade for Victoria Secret, but the style does not fit in with the
character of the Promenade. A more clean
and minimal approach may be better. The
design is symmetrical, but the combination of three stores creates a large
building, and the proposed style additionally enhances the size of the store.
Vice-Chairperson Zeballos
stated the design does not fit in this location on the Promenade. The lighting is well designed but the second
floor faux windows should be further developed or changed.
Chairperson Laks stated the
upper windows should be utilized in a creative fashion and have some relationship to the interior of the
building. The design should respond to
the existing building façade and should be more unique.
Mr. Hofmann
asked for a continuance.
Chairperson
Laks made the motion to continue the item.
Boardmember Charles
seconded the motion that was approved by voice vote.
7.4 ARB 02-126,
Approval
of Building Design, Colors, Materials, Sign Plans, and Sign Program
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Chris Lee was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Laks closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Laks clarified that this application is
for the marquee and signage only.
Boardmember Abelson clarified that the Pink Ice is a
junior clothing store.
Boardmember Abelson stated the sign resembles the
neighboring Diesel sign and suggested that the applicant incorporate a vertical
sign as a different approach from the neighboring sign.
Boardmember Alvarez stated that the neighboring
Diesel sign dwarfs the proposed sign and presents a handicap to the
applicant. This is an opportunity for
more creative signage on the Promenade.
Boardmember Charles would like to see the applicant
utilize more colors and creativity and improve on the current submittal.
Vice-Chairperson Zeballos stated the existing
building architecture has interesting qualities, and the applicant should work
with the existing building.
Boardmember Oliveras observed that the building is
narrow, and that a vertical sign would accentuate that verticality. Other alternatives should be investigated.
Chairperson Laks stated this application should be
unique and not resemble Diesel.
Mr. Lee asked for a continuance.
Boardmember Laks made the motion to continue the
item.
Boardmember Alvarez seconded the motion that was
approved by voice vote.
8. DISCUSSION: Public input permitted.
a. Summary of Board and Commission Budget
Priorities Meeting (HL)
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Two chits were submitted, Arthur
Harris, 1431 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA and Ellen Brennan, 1059 Ocean Front
Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Howard Laks summarized his meeting
with Suzanne Frick and Jay Trevino regarding the Architectural Review Board’s
budget priorities and distributed an informational item outlining those
priorities.
b. Consideration
of Early Elections for Architectural Review Board Chair Person and
Vice-Chairperson (RA)
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Boardmember Abelson made the motion
to conduct the elections.
Boardmember Alvarez seconded the
motion that was approved by voice vote.
Boardmember Joseph commended
Chairperson Laks on his contribution as Chairperson of the Architectural Review
Board.
c. Election
of Architectural Review Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson (RA)
ACTION: BOARDMEMBER ZEBALLOS ELECTED
TO CHAIRPERSON, BOARDMEMBER CHARLES ELECTED TO VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Boardmember Abelson made a motion
nominating Sergio Zeballos as Chairperson, effective July 1, 2002.
Boardmember Alvarez seconded the
motion that was approved by voice vote.
Boardmember Abelson made a motion
nominating Boardmember Charles as Vice-Chairperson, effective July 1, 2002.
Vice- Chairperson Zeballos
seconded the motion that was approved by
voice vote.
VOTE for Chairperson
Zeballos:
Ayes: Abelson, Alvarez, Charles, Joseph,
Laks, Oliveras, Zeballos
Nyes: None.
Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
VOTE for
Vice-Chairperson Charles:
Ayes: Abelson, Alvarez, Charles Joseph,
Laks, Oliveras, Zeballos
Nyes: None.
Abstain: None.
Absent: None.
9. FUTURE
BOARD AGENDA ITEMS: Public input
permitted.
10. REFERRALS TO STAFF: Boardmember
Abelson indicated that he would not be in attendance of the June 17, 2002
meeting. Boardmember Alvarez stated that
he would not be in attendance at the Special Meeting tentatively scheduled for
June 24, 2002.
11. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Laks made the motion to
adjourn at 9:35 p.m. which was seconded by Boardmember Alvarez.
07-15-2002
M. Bell