32:
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
MONDAY, December 15, 2008
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City Council Chambers, Room 213 |
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7:00 P.M. |
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1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting
was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. ROLL
CALL: Present: Michael
Folonis, Chairperson
William Adams
John Ellis
Edouard Mimieux (arrival 7:07 p.m.)
Lynn Robb
Amy Rothman
Maegan Winning
Also
Present:
Scott Albright, Associate Planner
3. SECRETARY’S REPORT:
·
The next meetings of the Architectural Review Board will be a Regular Meetings
on Monday January 5, 2009 and a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2009,
both in the Council Chambers;
·
The applicant for Item 7.4, 08-ARB-504,
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. November 17, 2008
Chairperson Folonis made
the motion to approve the Minutes as submitted that was seconded by Board
member
b. December 1, 2008
Chairperson Folonis made
the motion to approve the Minutes as submitted that was seconded by Board
member
5. PUBLIC
HEARING AND INPUT: None.
6. EX
PARTE COMMUNICATION: Chairperson Folonis visited the sites for Items,
7.1, 08-ARB-284,
7. REVIEWS:
A. CONSENT
CALENDAR
a. Resubmissions:
None.
b. New
Submissions: None
B. REGULAR CALENDAR
a.
Resubmissions: None.
b. New
Submissions:
7.1 **ARB 08-284,
Approval of Building Façade Design,
Colors and Materials
ACTION: APPROVED
ON REGULAR CALENDAR WITH REVISED CONDITIONS
David Chun was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Folonis closed the public hearing.
The Board concurred that the proposed project is a
modest improvement over the existing conditions, opens the structure to the
street, and enhances the pedestrian orientation along
Board member Ellis made the motion to approve the
project with revised conditions that was seconded by Vice-Chairperson Robb and
approved by roll call vote 7-0.
7.2 **ARB 08-501, 3250 Olympic Boulevard:
Commercial Self-Storage
Approval of
Building Façade Design, Colors and Materials
ACTION:
APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR WITH REVISED CONDITIONS
Rich Milstead was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Folonis closed the public hearing.
The Board verified with Staff that signage will
return to the Board at a later date for review.
The Board stated that the proposed exterior façade
remodel to a self storage facility is an improvement to the existing structure with
new materials and colors that break up the long expanses of concrete block; however,
the Board expressed concern with the yellow and red color palate combination
and the “safe” element with a faux metallic latch and combination dial knob that
are not detailed in the proposal and not incorporated into the building design. The Board made the suggestion to incorporate
some green vine elements to enhance the red and color palate.
The Board referred the applicant to work with Staff
to revise the north elevation of the building design to be more compatible with
the changes proposed on the west elevation.
Chairperson Folonis made the motion to support the
project with revised conditions that was seconded by Board member Mimieux and
approved by roll call vote 7-0.
7.3 ARB 08-456,
Approval of
Sign Adjustment and Sign Plans
ACTION:
APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR WITH REVISED CONDITIONS
Ralph Mechur was present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Folonis closed the public hearing.
The Board concurred that the proposed signs are well
composed and of quality materials; however, the Board expressed concern
regarding the total sign area exceeding the maximum allowed by code for a
specific tenant. The Board also stated
their support of the proposed decorative banners stating that are not signage
but add interest to the façade and balance to the existing structure and do not
advertise any activity or service of the business.
The Board expressed concern with the images on the
awnings being interpreted as signage and referred the applicant to work with
Staff to sufficiently abstract the awning images so they will not be considered
as signage.
The Board also referred the applicant to work with Staff
to bring the total sign area into compliance with current City Code as no
hardship is demonstrated at this time.
Vice-Chairperson Robb made the motion to approve the
project with revised conditions that was seconded by Chairperson Folonis and
approved by roll call vote 7-0.
7.4 ARB 08-504,
Approval of
Sign Adjustment, Sign Program and Sign Plans
ACTION:
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Rick Denman was present to discuss the project and
requested two minutes of additional of presentation time.
Chairperson Folonis closed the public hearing.
Board members concurred that the sign is well designed
and a good addition to an existing building, but no hardship is demonstrated
and there are no exceptional circumstances that justify the placement of the
proposed upper level signs. The existing
foliage, specifically the pepper trees, do not demonstrate a hardship and the
building offers other opportunities for signage.
Chairperson Folonis made the motion to continue the
project that was seconded by Board member Mimieux and continued by roll call
vote 7-0.
8. DISCUSSION: Public input permitted.
a. Discussion on the
proposed “Award of Excellence” program for architecture.
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Vice-Chairperson Robb
distributed documents to the Board to outline the discussion of the Board from
the December 1, 2008 meeting. The
recrafted Mission Statement was presented, a summary of the categories, the
responsibilities, makeup, and selection of the jury, the time frame eligibility
to receive an award, and the name of the award process to identify the City of
b. Discussion of potential recommendations
for review and approval of solar energy projects in conjunction with the Solar
Santa Monica project.
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Staff informed the Board
that the Solar Santa Monica Project will be agendized to the City Council in January
of 2009. Staff will keep the Board
informed of future dates.
c. Discussion of potential
recommendations for Shape the Future Proj-ect Team (Land Use Element/ Zoning
Ordinance Project).
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Chairperson Folonis opened
a discussion regarding affordable housing as it relates to mixed-use
projects. Chairperson Folonis has
communicated with the Director of Community Corporation, Joan Ling for her
comments. Chairperson Folonis suggested
a subcommittee to research this direction for affordable housing at a later
date.
d, Discussion and possible action on
differentiating between a sign, mural and super graphic.
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Chairperson Folonis
suggested a task force to highlight key issue of signage, murals and super graphics. Staff has been directed to prepare a
framework using neighboring cities and their policies and procedures.
e. Discussion
and possible action on ARB budget priorities for fiscal year 2009-2010.
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Chairperson Folonis
directed Staff to compose a comparison of the Planning Commission budget and
the Architectural Review Board budget.
The Board raised a concern that funding may be available to attend
conferences of related issues.
f. Discussion
on Boardmember availability for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on
Wednesday, January 7, 2009.
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Steve Traegar informed that
Board that the tentative date for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission
to discuss the Bloomingdale’s project is scheduled for January 14, 2008. Staff will keep the Board informed of the
final date.
9. FUTURE
BOARD AGENDA ITEMS: The Board agendized the
elections of the Architectural Review Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
for the next meeting.
10. REFERRALS
TO STAFF: None.
11. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Folonis made the motion to
adjourn at 9:26 p.m. that was seconded by Vice-Chairperson Robb and approved by
voice vote.
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