32:
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
MONDAY, JUNE 05, 2006
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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 7:10 p.m.
2. ROLL
CALL: Present: Joan Charles, Chairperson
William Adams, Vice-Chairperson
Tania Fischer (departure 11:05)
Michael Folonis
Edouard Mimieux
Lynn Robb
Also
Present:
Margaret Bell, Staff Assistant
Absent: Rodolfo Alvarez
3. SECRETARY’S
REPORT:
- The next Regular Meetings of the Architectural
Review Board are scheduled for June 19th in the Council
Chambers and July 10th 2006 at the
- Bruch Leach encouraged the public to
participate during the Public Hearings and Input portion of the Agenda;
4. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
May 1, 2006
Chairperson Charles made the motion to approve the
Minutes as submitted that was seconded by Board member Folonis.
ACTION:
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.
5. PUBLIC
HEARING AND INPUT: None.
6. EX PARTE COMMUNICTION:
Vice-Chairperson Adams recused himself from Item 7.9, 06-ARB-078,
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chairperson Charles made the motion to remove Items
7.2, 06-ARB-237,
a. Resubmissions: None
b. New
Submission:
7.1 ARB
04-409,
Modify
Approved Landscape Plans
ACTION:
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
7.2 ARB
06-237, 333 Civic Center Drive: Civic
Center Parking Garage
Modify
Approved Building Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION:
APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing.
Lori Liebman of ARB Inc. was present to discuss the
project.
Chairperson Charles reviewed with staff and the applicant
that the previous materials submitted and approved on November 3, 2003, are no
longer available in sufficient quantities to complete the project, and the
applicant has requested a substitute similar material to be approved at this
hearing. Chairperson Charles also
clarified the importance of the availability of materials because the inability
to match the stripes would adversely impact the appearance of this prominent
building feature for future maintenance.
Chairperson Charles made the motion to approve the
project that was seconded by Board member Robb.
7.3 ARB
06-137,
Approve a
Sign Adjustment and Sign Plans
ACTION:
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
7.4 ARB
06-159,
Approval of
Sign Program and Sign Plans
ACTION: CONTINUED
AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Mark Romney was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing.
Board members concurred that the proposed sign
program is too restrictive for future tenants and does not allow for enough creative
design differentiation in signage for future tenants. Board members also stated that this
application is a missed opportunity for creativity and too limiting for future individual
tenant space signs, however; Board member Folonis stated his support of the
proposed uniformity.
Mr. Romney asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Charles made the motion to continue the
project that was seconded by Board member Mimiuex.
7.5 **ARB
06-160,
Approval of
Sign Plans
ACTION:
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
B. REGULAR
CALENDAR
a. Resubmissions:
7.6 **ARB
06-141,
Approval of
Building Design, Colors, Materials and Landscape Plans
ACTION:
APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
Don Empakeris was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing.
Most Board members concurred that the color change
and north wall are improved, and the landscaping has been enhanced. Most Board members also stated that the model
demonstrates the intent of the architect and exhibits the industrial atmosphere
of the building with contrasts of the brown painted corrugated metal siding and
the linear Hardiplank textured materials.
Board members also concurred that the north blank wall will be mitigated
by future construction.
However; Board member Folonis stated that the
applicant has not responded to the previous comments of the Board to explore a
variety of options concerning the north façade, landscaping, balconies, roof
deck, and materials. Board member
Folonis also stated that changing the building materials and colors does not
change the building as recommended by the Architectural Review Board. The current submittal does not clearly demonstrate
the differences between the first submittal and the current submittal.
Board member Fischer made the motion to approve the
project that was seconded by Board member Robb.
Chairperson Charles and Board member Folonis did not
support the motion.
7.7 **ARB
06-034,
Approval of
Building Design, Colors, Materials and Landscape Plans
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
James Fung and Barbara Kaufman were present to
discuss the project.
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing.
Board members stated that the proposed project has a
nice rhythm and townhouse feel, however; Board members expressed concern
regarding the window style and placement, sliding doors, and the overall lack
of clarity and organization of this submittal.
Board members also concurred that the windows appear “applied” and do
not reflect the style of the building.
It was also stated that the proposed project is not significantly
different in design from the previous submittal as elements have been added
that do not reinforce the attitude of the building. It is lacking fenestration on the south and
west façade, repetitive ground floor windows, and a limited window change that
is not a redesign. Board member Mimieux
made a friendly suggestion to reconsider the Mexican Palm Tree and the Coral
Tree, and additional plantings in the alley would be beneficial.
Mr. Fung asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Charles made the motion to continue the
project that was seconded by Board member Fischer.
Chairperson Charles made the motion to continue this
Item 7.8, 06-ARB-077, 2202 Broadway, to the end of the Agenda as the applicant
was not present at this time. Board
member Fischer seconded the motion that was approved by voice vote.
7.8 **ARB
06-077, 2202 Broadway: Wholesale
Approval of
Sign Plans
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Craig Jannssens was present to discuss the project
and requested a continuance of the Board stating that he has a CUP is and
preparing accordingly.
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing and
suggested that the Board make comments for the applicant to return to the
Board.
Board members expressed concern regarding the
integration of the three major sign elements of the old fashioned bath tub, the
clean gothic text and the slight color variation between the text and graphic.
Mr. Jannssens requested a continuance.
Chairperson Charles made the motion to continue the
project that was seconded by Board member Robb.
Vice-Chairperson Adams left the dais.
b. New
Submissions:
7.9 **ARB
06-078,
Approval of
Building Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION:
APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR WITH REVISED CONDITIONS
Carl Smith was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing.
Board members stated that the project is well
designed, with integrity and well thought through, nicely scaled to the neighborhood,
good light quality, transparency, ventilation, and compatible with the
neighborhood of existing large buildings. Board members expressed concern
regarding the planting selection and a condition was added to revise the
landscape plans to substitute bamboo hedges with plants of appropriate heights.
Board member Folonis made the motion to approve the project
that was seconded by Board member Robb.
Vice-Chairperson Adams returned to the dais.
Board member Mimieux left the dais.
7.10 *ARB
06-185,
Approval of
Building Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION:
APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR WITH REVISED CONDITIONS
Will Shepphird was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing.
Chairperson Charles stated that the applicant is
willing to conform to the recommendations of the Landmark’s Commission and the
Secretary of Interior and made the motion to approve the project with these
conditions. Board member Robb seconded
the motion that was approved by voice vote.
Board member Mimieux returned to the dais.
7.11 ARB
06-147,
Approval of
Building Design, Colors, Materials and Landscape plans
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
My Vuong and Wendy Cheung were present to discuss the
project.
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing.
Board members stated that the proposed project was
articulated on the ground level but expressed concern regarding the drainage of
the west sloped roof and it’s intrusion onto the existing neighbors, the lack
of fenestration on the second floor, the lack of rhythm in the windows, the
domineering tower, the disparity between the ground floor and upper floor, and
the overall lack of interest for the Pico Redevelopment area. Board member
Mimieux made the friendly suggestion of incorporating plantings on the alley
side.
My Vuong asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Charles made the motion to continue the
project that was seconded by Board member Robb.
7.12 **ARB
06-096,
Approval of
Building Façade Design, Colors, Materials Sign Adjustment and Sign Plans
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Richard Anderson was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing.
It was verified by the Board that the proposed
signage is compliant with the existing Building Codes, however; Board members
expressed concern that the submitted drawings do not clearly demonstrate the
intent of the applicant and the existing building design, and the proposed
changes do not significantly change the image of the existing building. Board members also stated that there is a
missed opportunity for creativity while maintaining the corporate image and
Mansard roof.
Mr. Anderson asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Charles made the motion to continue the
item that was seconded by Board member Mimieux.
7.13 ARB 06-178,
Approval of
Building Façade Design, Colors, Materials, and Sign Plans
ACTION:
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
7.14 ARB 06-179,
Approval of
Building Façade Design, Colors, Materials and Sign Plans
ACTION:
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
7.15 **ARB 06-183, 1920 Olympic Boulevard:
Approval of
Building Façade Design, Colors, Materials and Landscape Plans
ACTION:
APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR WITH STAFF CONDITIONS
David Hertz was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing.
Board members concurred that the proposed project was
simple, subtle and quiet, the materials smooth and honest, and the proposed
project is sufficiently pedestrian oriented to a busy corner of minimal
quality. Overall, Board members
concurred that the proposal incorporates an appropriate industrial aesthetic
with appropriate landscaping and materials.
Board member Folonis made the motion to approve the
project that was seconded by Board member Robb.
7.16 ARB 06-221,
Modify
Approved Building Finish and Colors
ACTION:
Stephen Frew was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Charles closed the public hearing.
Board members expressed concern regarding the
applicant’s substitution of sand float stucco finish instead of a steel-trowel
finish on both the building and the rear refuse enclosure and also the
substitution of a beige color instead of a gray color and a pink color instead
of a medium gray color as approved by the Architectural Review Board on May 17,
2004.
It was agreed by the Board that there are procedures
for returning to the Board for material changes. The applicant stated that the approved plans
did not specify a steel trowel application.
Board members and Mr. Frew concurred that the
applicant will return to the Board with the stamped approved plans to clarify
the misunderstanding with the Board.
Mr. Frew asked for a continuance.
Mr. Mimieux abstained from voting.
8. DISCUSSION: Public input permitted.
a. Discussion of potential
recommendations for Shape the Future Project Team (Land Use Element/ Zoning
Ordinance Project)
ACTION: NO ACTION TAKEN
b. Discussion of potential
recommendations to revise the Ocean Park Neighborhood Design Guidelines (MF).
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Board member Folonis asked
Board members to review the Ocean Park Guidelines to prepare for a discussion regarding
recommendations and revisions at a later date.
c. Discussion regarding revisions to the
Sign Ordinance (area calculations, blade/projecting signs, Sign Adjustment
findings) (JC).
ACTION: NO ACTION TAKEN
Chairperson Charles made
the motion to continue this Discussion Item until Board member Alvarez is
present
d. Discussion of potential new regulations
to require inspections and certification of compliance with ARB approvals
during construction.
ACTION: NO ACTION TAKEN
e. Update from the
Architectural Review Board Liaison to the Planning Commission (MF)
ACTION: NO ACTION TAKEN
9. FUTURE
BOARD AGENDA ITEMS: Public input permitted.
10. REFERRALS TO STAFF: Vice-Chairperson
Adams will not be in attendance on June 19, 2006.
11. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Charles made the motion to
adjourn at 11:17 p.m. that was
seconded by Board member Mimieux.
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