MINUTES
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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 7:08 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Sergio
Zeballos, Chairperson
Joan Charles, Vice-Chairperson
Rick Abelson
William Adams
Rodolfo Alvarez
Howard Laks
Also
Present: Tony Kim, Associate Planner
Marika Modugno, Associate Planner
Margaret Bell, Staff Assistant
Absent: Iris Oliveras
3. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Tony Kim, Associate Planner, introduced Marika Modugno, Associate
Planner, who will be assisting the Architectural Review Board during Ava
Pecherzewski’s maternity leave.
Tony Kim spoke about the revised
dais seating arrangement placing planners nearest the computer to incorporate
PowerPoint presentations utilizing more visual aids for the Board and
public. Other anticipated changes
include, but are not limited to changing the length of the staff report and
introducing the new Architectural Review Board applications.
Tony Kim re-polled the Board
members’ availabilities for a Special Orientation Meeting on Monday, November
11, 2003, at the
Tony Kim informed the Board that the
applicant for item 02-ARB-335,
4. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES: None.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INPUT: Public input permitted.
6. EX PARTE COMMUNICATION: None.
7. REVIEWS: Public input permitted.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to move
items 02-ARB-251,
Boardmember Laks seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote.
a. Resubmissions: None.
b. New Submissions:
None.
B. REGULAR CALENDAR
a. Resubmissions:
7.1 ARB 02-148,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, and Materials
ACTION: CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Kevin M. McCabe, Century West Properties,
was present to discuss the project.
Two chits were submitted by Steven Berk and
Jon Drucker.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Boardmember Abelson stated his support of
the materials and colors but expressed concern regarding the architectural
inconsistency of the balcony and window patterns. The one-unit studio
apartments have balconies that are inaccessible and only contribute
aesthetically. The drawings do not present
an accurate survey pertaining to the interior courtyard with the removal of the
landscaping. The metal and latticework
is not accurately defined. Any future
submittal should include an accurate material sample, dimensioned plans for the
courtyard, drainage, plant size, and the connection of the stairwell to the
building.
Boardmember Laks restated the Board’s
previous concerns regarding the addition of kitchens to the studio
apartments. Boardmember Laks would like
to see a more detailed landscaping design for the courtyard, as the courtyard
impacts the design of the project.
Boardmember Laks suggested the applicant check with the Building and
Safety Department regarding accessibility requirements with gated entrances, as
these limitations could change the design of the building.
Chairperson Zeballos stated his support of the project and the positive treatment to the building. The addition of the guardrails enhance the architecture and allows for window opening, but he expressed concern regarding the undefined courtyard.
Vice-Chairperson Charles expressed concern
regarding the reduction of the public courtyard area. The current residents, at
the previous meeting, stated that the courtyard area was frequently used by the
tenants.
Boardmember Alvarez stated that the
applicant should present defined samples of the railing and specific, accurate
drawings to clarify their presentation and return to the Board.
Mr. McCabe asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to
continue the item.
Boardmemeber Abelson seconded the motion
that was approved by voice vote.
7.2 ARB 02-036,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, and Materials
ACTION: APPROVED WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
Michael Sant, Sant Architects, and Jill
Soffer were present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Boardmember Abelson stated the project is a
nice blend of old and new and expressed his support of the project.
Chairperson Zeballos expressed his support
of the project and stated that the project was thoughtful and respectful of the
existing neighborhood.
Boardmember Alvarez liked the creative
lighting at the upper level of the project and stated his support of the
project.
Boardmember Adams expressed his support of
the project stating that it was nice, simple, and well-presented with a model.
Boardmember Laks clarified with the
applicant that the window application and roofing were reviewed and defined by
a structural engineer.
Boardmember Adams made the motion to approve
the project.
Boardmember Laks seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote.
7.3 ARB 02-268,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, and Materials
ACTION:
APPROVED WITH REVISED CONDITIONS
Mojdeh Memarzadeh, Design Cycles, was
present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Boardmember Laks expressed concern regarding
the character of the sloped penthouse stairwell but stated his support of the
project.
Boardmember Alvarez expressed his support of
the project stating that it was well designed and presented.
Vice-Chairperson Charles stated that the
Ocean Park Neighborhood Development Guidelines encourage minimizing the garage
door and she would like to see the pedestrian entrance come forward and the
garage pushed back.
Boardmember Adams stated that a garage door
glass window treatment could present itself as a pedestrian friendly feature to
enhance the project.
Boardmember Adams made the motion to approve
to 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 return to the Board for approval of landscape plans that shall demonstrate compliance with the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance.
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall revise the plans to show a flat stair tower roof with the stair tower roof overhangs removed.
4. Prior
to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall revise the plans to
show a roll-up garage door with sectional panels and translucent windows.
Boardmember Laks seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote.
7.4 ARB 02-325,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, Materials, and
Landscape Plans
ACTION: APPROVED WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
Stephan Mundwiler,
Design Studio Lee and Mundwiler, was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson
Zeballos closed the public hearing.
Chairperson
Zeballos expressed his support of the project stating that it was consistent,
composed with thought, and carefully designed with attention to detail.
Boardmember Adams
stated the project was handsome, and he was impressed by the applicant’s
careful attention to detail.
Vice-Chairperson
Charles expressed her support of the project stating that the garage placement
at the rear of the property was well managed.
Boardmember Abelson
liked the typology study of the neighborhood.
This is a corner residence and this proposal is of excellent quality.
Boardmember Laks
stated that the presentation was in context with the neighborhood, nicely
detailed, and he stated his support of the project.
Boardmember Laks
made the motion to approve the project.
Boardmember Alvarez
seconded the motion that was approved by voice vote.
7.5 ARB 02-025,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, Materials, and Landscape Plans
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
James Qiu and Frank Lu were present to
discuss the project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Vice-Chairperson Charles stated the balcony,
west entryway, moldings, and cornices are over scaled and not integrated with
the rest of the building. The proposed
French Renaisasse style is not architecturally defined.
Boaradmember Abelson stated his support of
the massing and the contextual qualities but expressed concerns regarding the
selection of colors stating that the stucco colors may be too similar and muted
and lacked differentiation between the units.
Boardmember Abelson stated the selection of planting material is
sufficient as presented and suggested a friendly condition to upsize the plant
materials.
Boardmember Adams stated that the
articulation on the building is exaggerated by the coloration, and the
materials board does not indicate accurate colors. Boardmember Adams stated this application
appears arbitrary and lacks the detailing of authentic French Renaissance
style.
Boardmember Alvarez stated that
incorporating landscaping on the east alley elevation may benefit the
project. Boardmember Alvarez stated that
the upper story is plain and uninteresting and suggested incorporating
balconies and landscaping.
Boardmember Laks expressed concern regarding
the uneven detailing of the building and the lack of window definition. The curved corner of the building on Broadway
and
Chairperson Zeballos stated that the
architectural style of the building is inconsistent and undefined and suggested
the applicant study the French Renaissance style paying particular attention to
colors and details.
Mr. Qui asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to
continue the item.
Boardmember Alvarez seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote.
7.6 ARB 02-251,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, and Materials
ACTION:
APPROVED ON CONSENT WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
7.7 ARB
02-335,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, and Materials
ACTION: CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
The applicant asked for a continuance by phone prior to the meeting.
Boardmember Laks made the motion to continue the item.
Chairperson Zeballos seconded the motion that was approved by voice vote.
7.8 ARB
02-309,
Approval of Sign Plans and Sign Adjustment
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Joe Barahas was present to discuss the
project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Chairperson Zeballos stated the proposed
signage area exceeds the allowable square footage and recommended the applicant
review the existing signage with his client to remove some of the existing sign
area.
Mr. Barahas 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.
7.9 ARB
02-332,
Approval of Sign Adjustment and Modification
to Previously Approved Sign Program
ACTION:
APPROVED ON CONSENT WITH STAFF CONDTIONS
8. DISCUSSION: Public input permitted.
a. Presentation on the Use of Neon Lighting on Buildings (IO)
Continued in the absence of Boardmember Oliveras.
b. Status of Hotel California Sign
Application (JC)
Associate
Planner, Tony Kim, informed the Board that Hotel California has hired an
architect to redesign their sign for resubmittal.
c. Landscape Design Considerations and
Requirements in the Downtown Area (RA) asked to continue to next meeting.
Continued
at the request of Boardmember Abelson.
9. FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS: Boardmember Laks and Charles will not be in attendance at the November
4, 2002, meeting. Boardmember Abelson is
not available for the November 11, 2002, Special Meeting.
10. REFERRALS TO STAFF: Public input permitted.
11. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to adjourn at
9:21 p.m. and was seconded by Boardmember Laks.
12-02-02
M. Bell