MINUTES
DRAFT
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003
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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
William Adams
Rick Abelson (arrival 7:09)
Howard Laks
Iris Oliveras
Also
Present: Ken Genser (arrival 7:15)
Tony Kim, Associate Planner
Ava Pecherzewski, Associate Planner
Margaret Bell, Staff Assistant
Absent: Rodolfo Alvarez
3. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Tony
Kim, Associate Planner, informed the Board that the joint workshop of the
Architectural Review Board and the Planning Commission that was tentatively
scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed new
procedures and guidelines for development projects in the downtown area of the
City has been postponed to a later undetermined date in the Fall.
Tony Kim, Associate Planner,
informed the Board that Ava Pecherzewski, Associate Planner, will be
transitioning to the lead position of Architectural Review Board liaison
beginning with the first meeting in July.
Ethan Edwards, Assistant Planner, will be assisting at future meetings.
4. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
May
12, 2003
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to
approve the minutes with four corrections.
Boardmember Laks seconded the motion that was approved by voice vote.
ACTION:
APPROVED WITH REVISIONS to page 3, paragraph 4 to read, Chairperson
Zeballos expressed concern with the details of the planter walls and light
fixtures but stated that the design has improved since the last submittal, and
the applicant has responded to the Board’s previous comments.”
APPROVED
WITH REVISIONS TO page 8, paragraph 9 to read, “Chairperson Zeballos
suggested integrating additional materials to the
APPROVED WITH REVISIONS TO page 9, paragraph 1 to read, “Vice-Chairperson Charles stated that the existing latticework dates the building and suggested the applicant investigate creative ways to display plants and flowers in an enclosed space.”
APPROVED WITH REVISIONS TO page 10,
paragraph 7 to read, “ACTION:
APPROVED ON CONSENT WITH STAFF CONDITIONS.”
5. PUBLIC
HEARINGS AND INPUT: Public
input permitted.
6. EX
PARTE COMMUNICATION: None.
7. REVIEWS: Public input permitted.
A. CONSENT
CALENDAR
a. Resubmissions:
None.
b. New
Submissions: None.
B. REGULAR
CALENDAR
a. Resubmissions:
7.1 ARB
03-107,
Approval of Building Design, Colors,
Materials, Landscape Plans, and Landscape Adjustment
ACTION:
APPROVED WITH REVISED CONDITIONS
John Edwards was present to discuss the
project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Chairperson Zeballos expressed his support
of the project and commended the applicant for following the recommendations of
the Board stating that the current proposal has been delivered more clearly
with additional renderings and perspective drawings.
Boardmember Laks stated that the current
presentation package is understandable and the dome skylights are improved with
a low profile and recommended that the skylights be modified from dome to flat.
Boardmember Laks made the motion to approve
the item 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 demonstrate compliance with the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance subject to staff approval. Modifications to the landscape plan that effect less than 150 square feet of area may be reviewed and approved by the Staff Liaison to the Board.
3. Prior to the issuance of
a building permit, the applicant shall revise the plans to show flat skylights
as opposed to the bubble skylights.
Chairperson Zeballos seconded the motion
that was approved by voice vote.
b. New
Submissions:
7.2 ARB
03-160,
Approval of Building Design, Colors, and Materials
ACTION:
APPROVED WITH REVISED FINDINGS AND CONDITONS
Catalina Flick and John Mebasser were
present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Boardmember Adams stated that the two
perspectives of International Style and Craftsman Style are effective with the
presented elevations. Boardmember Adams
also stated that the frontal porch-like quality addresses the street and the
mix of stucco and siding provides interest.
Boardmember Laks expressed his support of
the submittal stating that there are many elements that are consistent with
Craftsman Style. Boardmember Laks also
stated that the scale of porches, eaves, and overhangs have adhered to the
conditions of the Ocean Park Guidelines.
Boardmember Oliveras stated that the
combination of styles provides interest and tie in with a
Boardmember Laks made the motion to approve
the project with the following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
A. The plan for the proposed building or structure is expressive of good taste, good design, and in general contributes to the image of Santa Monica as a place of beauty, creativity and individuality in that the project incorporates architectural features than can be found within the Ocean Park Neighborhood Development Guide such as extended roof overhangs, eave tails and diagonal brackets, horizontal wood siding, and general Craftsman exterior proportions and building massing.
B. The proposed building or structure is not of inferior quality such as to cause the nature of the local neighborhood or environment to materially depreciate in appearance and value in that high quality material as detailed in the application submittal and as presented to the Architectural Review Board will be used.
C. The proposed design of the building or structure is compatible with developments on land in the general area in that the proposed design provides architectural features and amenities as suggested in the Ocean Park Neighborhood Development Guide. These features include a gabled roof, extended eave tails and diagonal brackets, horizontal siding, and proportions of windows, doors, and general building mass commonly found within the Craftsman style of architecture.
D. The proposed development conforms to the effective guidelines and standards adopted pursuant to Chapter 9.32 – Architectural Review Board, and all other applicable ordinances. Specifically, the location and appearance of the buildings and structures comply with required findings set forth in Chapter 9.32, as documented by the Architectural Review Board, and the plan has demonstrated compliance with all applicable ordinances as reviewed by staff and documented in 02ZC-069.
CONDITION(S):
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 plancheck
submittal, the applicant shall submit lighting plans and cut sheets of the
proposed light fixtures for staff review and approval showing that the light
will be directed down towards the ground and not horizontally onto adjacent
properties.
Chairperson Zeballos seconded the motion
that was approved by voice vote.
7.3 ARB
03-190, 1932 Wilshire Boulevard: Walgreens
Approval of Building Design, Colors, and Materials
ACTION: APPROVED WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
Norman Wilson was present to
discuss the project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the
public hearing.
Chairperson Zeballos stated that the current
proposal for a new elevator tower in the parking lot is harmonious with the
existing aesthetics of the current building.
Chairperson Zeballos also stated that the addition of a cantilevered
canopy in an interest accent.
Boardmember Laks stated that the proposal is
simple, cohesive with the existing building, and functional.
Chairperson Zeballos made the
motion to approve the item.
Boardmember Laks seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote.
7.4 ARB
03-196, 1409 Third Street Promenade: Levi’s Store
Approval of Building Design, Colors,
Materials, Sign Plans, and Sign Adjustment
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Anthony Steenolsen was present to discuss
the project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Boardmember Laks stated that there is a
lightness and elegance to this submittal but stated that the proposed sign area
is excessive and that the canopy is heavy.
Boardmember Abelson stated that the side of
the building is chaotic and the word “Store” on the front of the building is
ambiguous. The spirit of this
application is not cohesive with the Promenade.
Boardmember Oliveras stated that the blade
signs are creative but there is an overwhelming heaviness to the letter “L” and
the Levi graphic is redundant.
Chairperson Zeballos stated his support of
the proposed blade sign but stated that the store is very transparent and one
blade sign should be sufficient.
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to
continue the item.
Boardmember Laks seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote.
8. DISCUSSION: Public input permitted.
a. Board Authority to Regulate the
Placement of Flowers for Sale Outside of Buildings (IO)
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Boardmember Oliveras stated that the Code
states that flowers and plants can be displayed outside retailers and stated
that stores should research creative ways to merchandise. Boardmember Oliveras also stated that the
Board should examine this concept when approving projects.
Boardmember Oliveras offered to compose and
present a photo documentation of flower displays at a future date.
b. Board
Authority to Regulate the Placement of Wireless Telecommunication Antennas on
Historic Buildings (SZ)
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Chairperson Zeballos
addressed the placement of wireless telecommunications antennas on historic
building stating that he had concerns regarding recent approvals and suggested
drafting a letter to the City Council expressing the concerns of the
Architectural Review Board.
Boardmember Laks equated
the cellular industry with the tobacco industry, in that they have an
aggressive lobby network, and that historic buildings should be protected.
c. Clarification
of Board Authority to Enforce Code Violations Revealed in ARB Applications (JC)
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Vice-Chairperson Charles
opened a discussion regarding the enforcement of Code violations with
Architectural Review Board applications and asked staff to give an update in
the Secretary’s Report.
9. FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS:
Boardmember Abelson stated that he will be completing his term with the
Architectural Review Board as of June 16, 2003 and agendized a discussion
regarding landscape review responsibilities after his vacancy
Boardmember Abelson agendized a
discussion regarding Lincoln Boulevard.
Vice-Chairperson Charles agendized a
discussion regarding Walgreen signage
10. REFERRALS TO STAFF:.
Chairperson Zeballos will be absent on June 16, 2003. Chairperson Zeballos requested an update in
the Secretary’s Report on the next Architectural Review Board elections.
11. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to adjourn at 8:42 p.m. that and was seconded by Boardmember Laks
12-10-03
M. Bell