MINUTES
DRAFT
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2002
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City Council Chambers, Room 213 |
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7:00 PM |
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1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was
called to order at 7:09 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Sergio
Zeballos, Chairperson
Joan
Charles, Vice-Chairperson
Rodolfo
Alvarez
Howard
Laks
Also
Present: Tony Kim, Associate Planner
Ava
Pecherzewski, Assistant Planner
Margaret
Bell, Staff Assistant
Absent: Rick Abelson
Iris
Oliveras
3. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Tony
Kim, Associate Planner, informed the Board that items 02-ARB-245, 1725 Ocean
Front Walk and 02-ARB-253, 2538 San Vicente Boulevard have been withdrawn by
the applicants and will be rescheduled for the September 30, 2002, meeting.
Tony Kim distributed a Memorandum
from Marsha Jones Moutrie, City Attorney, providing information regarding the
Brown Act Guidelines and Conflict of Interest to support her presentation to
the Board from July 15, 2002.
Tony Kim updated the Board regarding
the placement of phone numbers on signs.
According to the City Attorney phone numbers are permitted on signs.
Tony Kim informed the Board that Ava
Pecherzewski, Assistant Planner, will
be on maternity leave after this meeting.
4. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
a. June 17, 2002
ACTION:
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
Boardmember Alvarez made the motion to
approve the minutes as submitted.
Boardmember Laks seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote.
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS AND INPUT: Public input permitted.
One chit was submitted, Chuck
Allord.
6. EX PARTE COMMUNICATION: Boardmember Laks spoke with the design architect for item
02-ARB-261,
Vice-Chairperson Charles and Boardmember
Alvarez received e-mails from the Ocean Park Community Organization, Board of
Directors, regarding item 02-ARB-148,
Boardmember
Laks recused himself from 02-ARB-097,
7. REVIEWS: Public input permitted.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chairperson Zeballos made a motion to move
items 02-ARB-250,
a. Resubmissions: None.
b. New Submissions:
None.
B. REGULAR CALENDAR
a. Resubmissions:
7.1 ARB 02-097,
Approval
of Building Design, Colors, Materials, and Landscape Plans
ACTION: CONTINUED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM
Boardmember Laks left the dais.
Four chits were submitted, Ashley Auer,
Arthur Harris, Ellen Brennan, and David Moss.
Boardmember Laks returned to the dais.
b. New Submissions:
7.2 ARB 02-250,
Approval of Building Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
7.3 ARB 02-148,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, and Materials
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Kevin McCabe and Carlos Zuckini were present
to discuss the project.
Nine
chits were submitted; Rick Laudita, Kathleen
Masser, Mark Bitler, Audrea Giolding Bitler, Isabell Pampillo, Marek Sahta, Mr.
Kenner, Jerry Ciblich, and Don
Drucker.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Boardmember Alvarez stated the applicant is
attempting to address the concerns of the tenants.
Boardmember Laks stated the applicant should
respond to the concerns of the tenants with modifications to the courtyard
areas and review design options in agreement with the tenants. Boardmember Laks stated that any future
submittal should include a materials board and drawings demonstrating the gate
materials and design.
Vice-Chairperson Charles expressed concern
regarding the unclear design of the gates and the tenants’ opposition to the
reduction of the courtyard. However, the
submitted materials enhance the architecture of the building.
Chairperson Zeballos stated the design of
the proposed building is an improvement but suggested the applicant and the
tenants come to an agreement on the design.
Mr. McCabe asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to
continue the item.
Vice-Chairperson Charles seconded the motion that was approved by voice vote.
7.4 ARB 02-230,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, Materials,
Sign Plans, Sign Program, and Sign Adjustment
ACTION: CONTINUED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Allan Marko, Alan Alevo, and Carolina Tombolesi were present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public hearing.
Boardmember Alvarez stated his support of the project and stated that it is artistically appealing. Its simplicity and elegance make it more attractive.
Chairperson Zeballos expressed concern regarding the design and its appropriateness for the location. There is no architectural idea for this location demonstrating openings or recesses, and there is nothing creative or unique about the design of this façade. Chairperson Zeballos suggested the applicant rethink the design and look for a sense of proportion, rhythm, or repetition.
Boardmember Laks expressed concerns regarding the relationship of the adjacent façades. This application is not appropriate for the Promenade and lacks color, interest, articulation, and pedestrian orientation. The building and the sign conflict. Boardmember Laks stated that any future application should provide details through a materials board and context photos of the adjacent buildings.
Councilmember Katz stated that this application is simple, and that it should be considered for that aspect.
Vice-Chairperson Charles stated that this application may be too simple, but it is unique and very clear of what is contained in the store. The minimalist design appears to work.
Mr. Marko asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to continue the item.
Vice-Chairperson Charles seconded the motion that was approved by voice vote.
7.5 ARB 02-261,
Approval of Modification to Previously Approved Building Design, Colors, and Materials
ACTION:
APPROVED WITH REVISED CONDITIONS
Yvonne Schenk, RTK Architects, was present
to discuss the project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Chairperson Zeballos expressed concern
regarding the stucco pattern, its proportion to the building, and the size of
the panels. The alley elevation is a
good change. Boardmember Zeballos
suggested the use of a different materials as the treated stucco is not
compatible to stone.
Boardmember Laks suggested incorporating
more horizontal reveals to have a relationship to the horizontal mullions of
the windows and eliminate vertical scores.
Boardmember Laks made the motion to approve
the project with the following 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 its effective date, unless appealed or otherwise implemented pursuant to applicable municipal regulations.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall revise the plans to eliminate the vertical reveals along the front columns. The horizontal reveals on the columns shall match the horizontal mullions of the windows.
Chairperson Zeballos seconded
the motion that was approved by voice vote.
7.6 ARB 02-225,
Approval of Sign Plans and Sign Program
ACTION:
APPROVED ON CONSENT WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
7.7 ARB 02-245, 1725 Ocean Front Walk: Seacastle Apartments
Approval of Sign Plans, Sign Program, and
Sign Adjustment
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
7.8 ARB 02-253,
Approval of Modification to Previously Approved Sign Program
ACTION: CONTINUED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
8. DISCUSSION: Public input permitted.
a. Sign
Code Regulations Pertaining to Projecting Signs (JC)
ACTION: DISCUSION CONTINUED
Vice-Chairperson Charles suggested that this
discussion item be continued to the next meeting when a full Board is
available.
b. Neon
Window Lighting and Roll-Up Door Regulations (IO)
ACTION: DISCUSSION CONTINUED
Chairperson Zeballos suggested that this
discussion item be continued to the next meeting because Boardmember Oliveras
was not in attendance.
9. FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS: Boardmember Laks agendized a discussion regarding drafting a letter to
the City Council regarding the need for increased code enforcement.
10. REFERRALS TO STAFF: None.
11. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to adjourn at
9:15 p.m. that was seconded by Boardmember Alvarez.
08-29-02
M. Bell