MINUTE
DRAFT
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 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 7:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Sergio Zeballos, Chairperson
Joan Charles, Vice-Chairperson
William Adams
Rodolfo Alvarez
Howard Laks
Also
Present: Arlene Hopkins, Planning
Commissioner
Stephanie Reich, Urban Designer
Ava Pecherzewski, Associate Planner
Marika Modugno, Associate Planner
Ethan Edwards, Assistant Planner
Margaret Bell, Staff Assistant
Absent: Iris Oliveras
3. SECRETARY’S
REPORT: Ava
Pecherzewski, Associate Planner stated that the appointment of the
Architectural Review Board position vacated by Rick Abelson has been continued
for appointment by the City Council and agendized for November 25, 2003. Ava Pecherzewski welcomed Stephanie Reich who
has assumed the Urban Designer position and Marika Modugno who will be transitioned
to the position of Architectural Review Board liaison as of December 15, 2003.
Ava Pecherzewski informed the Board that the
Downtown Design Standards are in the process of being drafted and thanked the
Board for their participation in the discussion workshops. An update is scheduled for mid-January. The multi-family standards draft Resolution
Of Intention is agendized for the Planning Commission on December 17, 2003 and
on January 21, 2004 for public input, with a presentation to the City Council
scheduled for mid-May.
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
Boardmember Zeballos made the motion to move
03-ARB-413,
a. Resubmissions:
None.
b. New Submissions:
7.1 ARB03-435,
Approval of Building Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Tina Goodstein and Neil Smith were present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Chairperson Zeballos noted that the proposed
height increase requires zoning review.
Boardmember Laks stated that this
application has a historic contribution and that any future application should
include complete accurate drawings.
Boardmember Laks requested that once zoning review is complete, the
applicant resubmit modified plans to indicate the correct location of windows
and siding.
Chairperson Zeballos stated that the design
concept is appropriate but the proposal is inconsistent in that inaccurate
drawings were submitted.
Ms. Goodstein asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to
continue the item.
Boardmember Laks seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote.
B. REGULAR CALENDAR
a. Resubmissions:
7.2 ARB03-316,
Approval of Sign Plans
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Abel Villacord and Roland Ibel were present
to discuss the project and submitted design changes.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Boardmember Alvarez stated that the proposed
changes, submitted prior to the start of the meeting, require Staff and Board
review and suggested that the applicant request a continuance.
Boardmember Laks stated that the new
proposed changes impose a height increase and expressed concern that the
quality of the brick building may be compromised with the proposed
signage. Boardmember Laks stated that
the relationship between the proposed signage and the existing building is not
consistent and resembles a cabinet sign.
Chairperson Zeballos stated that the late
proposed changes will have a significant impact to the building and suggested
the applicant return at a later date with a complete presentation. Chairperson Zeballos expressed concern
regarding the proposed changes to the letter height and suggested that the
letter height could possibly be reduced.
Vice-Chairperson Charles expressed concern
regarding the proposed lighting, the sign placement, and the cabinet logo on
painted raceway.
Mr. Villacord asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to
continue the item.
Boardmember Laks seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote.
7.3 ARB03-318,
Approval of Sign Plans
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Abel Villacord and Roland Ibel were present
to discuss the project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Chairperson Zeballos stated his support of
the color selection and single line lettering but expressed concern regarding
the application and mounting method of the lettering.
Boardmember Laks expressed concern regarding
the application and mounting method of the lettering and suggested pin mounted
lettering on the canopy. Boardmember
Laks stated that any future submittal include accurate drawings.
Mr. Villacord asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to
continue the item.
Boardmember Alvarez seconded the motion that
was approved by voice vote.
7.4 ARB03-413,
Approval of Sign Program, Sign Plans and
Sign Adjustment
ACTION:
APPROVED ON CONSENT WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
b. New Submissions:
7.5 ARB03-443,
Approval of Sign Program, Sign Plans and
Sign Adjustment
ACTION:
APPROVED WITH REVISED CONDITIONS
Jack Fovell was present to discuss the
project.
Chairperson Zeballos closed the public
hearing.
Chairperson Zeballos stated his support of
the application but expressed concern with the proposed letter height, the
architectural compatibility with the building, and the creativity limitation of
any future tenant. Chairperson Zeballos
suggested that the maximum letter height be changed to 14 inches and the
maximum logo height to 20 inches.
Boardmember Laks expressed concern regarding
the fixed color selection, the sign depth placement from the building, and the
sign height. Boardmember Laks stated
that any sign program should not be in conflict with the building.
Vice-Chairperson Charles expressed concern
regarding the sign height and limited sign color section that could conflict
with a building color change at a later date.
Boardmember Adams expressed concern
regarding the fixed color scheme and suggested the Board approve white, grey,
silver and black as neutral colors and have all others colors come before the
Board.
Boardmember Alvarez suggested that the upper
level signage be limited to the second story windows facing the courtyard.
Boardmember Laks made the motion to approve
the item with the following conditions:
1. The Sign Program shall be amended to state that there shall be no upper level window signs facing the street. Upper level window signs are only permitted for courtyard-facing tenant spaces only.
2. The Sign Program shall be amended to state that ground floor tenant signage letter height is restricted to 14” maximum and logo height to 20” maximum.
3. This approval shall expire in six months from the date of approval or six months from the date a certificate of occupancy is granted for construction-related projects. All conditions of approval and the final inspection process must be completed within this timeframe. The applicant shall submit a color photograph of all installed signs demonstrating compliance with the Architectural Review Board approval to the staff liaison, prior to Planning final.
4. Staff
may approve minor modification to the sign program consistent with Resolution
No. 95-002.
Vice-Chairperson Charles seconded the motion
that was approved by voice vote.
8. DISCUSSION:
None.
9. FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS:
Boardmember Laks agendized a discussion regarding upper level signs,
sign programs and prescribed sign colors.
10. REFERRALS
TO STAFF: None.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Zeballos made the motion to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. that was
seconded by Boardmember Laks.
11-21-03
M. Bell