32:
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2009
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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 7:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Michael Folonis,
Chairperson
William Adams
John Ellis
Edouard Mimieux
(arrival 7:10 p.m.)
Lynn Robb
Maegan Winning
Also Present: Steve Traeger, Principal Urban Designer
Laura Beck, Associate Planner
Absent: Amy Rothman
3. SECRETARY’S REPORT:
·
The next meeting of the Architectural Review Board
will be a Regular Meeting on Monday April 20, 2009;
·
Laura Beck stated that the Boards and Commission Dinner
on March 30, 2009 was a success and thanked Board members for their participation
and attendance.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. March 16, 2009
Chairperson
Folonis made the motion to approve the Minutes with one correction. Board member Ellis seconded the motion that
was approved by roll call vote 5-0.
ACTION: APPROVED WITH CORRECTION to page 5 paragraph 1 to read, “Vice-Chairperson
Robb referred the American Apparel Store on Main Street for window signage and
also signage at 2901 Ocean Park Boulevard at the entry way to the Business
Park.”
5. PUBLIC
HEARING AND INPUT: None.
6. EX
PARTE COMMUNICATION: Chairperson
Folonis met with the developer for Item 7.5, 09-ARB-120, 395 Santa Monica
Place, on January 30, 2009 and also had a conference call with their architect.
7. REVIEWS:
A. CONSENT
CALENDAR
Chairperson
Folonis made the motion to move item 7.6, 09-ARB -137,
Chairperson
Folonis made the motion to approve the revised Consent Calendar that was
seconded by Board member Ellis and approved by roll call vote 5-0.
a. Resubmissions:
None.
b. New
Submissions:
7.1
ARB09-074,
3030 Olympic Boulevard: Commercial
Approval
of Sign Adjustment and Sign Plans for The
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR WITH STAFF
CONDITIONS
B. REGULAR CALENDAR
a.
Resubmissions: None.
b.
New Submissions:
7.2 ARB08-504, 3301 Exposition Boulevard: Commercial
Approval
of Sign Adjustment and Sign Plans for Beachbody
ACTION: APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR WITH STAFF
CONDITIONS
Rick Denman was present to discuss the
project.
Chairperson Folonis closed the public
hearing.
Board members supported their previous
decision from February 25, 2009 reiterating that this proposal does not state a
clear hardship and does not warrant a sign adjustment for upper level wall
signs. Board members supported the Staff
Report to modify the existing monument sign to include tenant signage since it
is keeping with the original sign adjustment approval for the monument sign.
Chairperson Folonis made the motion to
approve the project with staff conditions that was seconded by Board member Mimieux
and approved by roll call vote 6-0.
7.3 ARB07-109,
1319 Centinela Avenue: Multi-family
Residential
Approval
of Design, Colors and Materials for new 6 unit Condominium
ACTION: CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Bijan Azadi was present to discuss the
project.
Chairperson Folonis closed the public
hearing.
Board member expressed concern
regarding the design elements and building forms, stating that the project
lacked an overall architectural style.
The Board also expressed concern regarding the massing, the disjunctive
and unresolved repetitive roofline, the awkward
proportion of the stair towers, the inconsistent windows styles, the unarticulated
entry ways, and the cast concrete detailing around the building that separates
the upper from the lower floors that is visually problematic. The Board suggested that the building could
benefit from places where the color extends vertically rather than bifurcated
with the cast concrete and the continuous solid side walls could gain relief
from the solidness with cut-aways and landscaping. The Board stated that the trellis detailing on
the west elevation is a positive contribution that could be integrated on the
other elevations.
The Board referred the applicant to
work with staff and recommended that any future submittal contain a material
board.
Mr. Azadi asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Folonis made the motion to
continue the project that was seconded by Vice-Chairperson Robb and continued
by roll call vote 6-0.
7.4 ARB09-063,
1415 Centinela Avenue: Multi-family Residential
Approval
of Design, Colors and Materials for Remodel and Addition to Existing
4-unit Apartment Building
ACTION: CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Michael Braum was present to discuss
the project.
Chairperson Folonis closed the public
hearing.
Board member verified with staff that
the proposed project is an exterior remodel to an existing multi-residential building
and the construction of a second story addition and conforming to current City
Code. The Board verified that the project
is not considered a substantial remodel at this time.
The Board concurred that proposed
project is well integrated to the existing property, the styles are similar,
and the design is simple and clean. The
Board also stated that the elevations are not too dense; however, the Board
expressed concern with the blank wall that runs the length of the property, and
suggested integrating landscaping to soften the walls, and suggested that the
door selection and placement is inconsistent with the style of the building,
and the front balcony that is not integrated into the building. The Board also expressed concern with the proposed
lighting, clarity of the color selection, and the articulation of the front façade.
The Board directed the applicant to
work with staff to clearly identify the color placement and refine the design
elements of the second floor and first floor transition, and to pay particular
attention to the doors, lighting and colors.
Mr. Braum asked for a continuance.
Chairperson Folonis made the motion to
continue the project that was seconded by Board member Mimieux and continued by
roll call vote 6-0.
7.5 ARB09-120,
395 Santa Monica Place: Retail
Approval
of Design, colors and materials and Sign adjustment and sign Plans for Nike
ACTION: APPROVED ON THE REGULAR CALENDAR WITH REVISED
CONDITIONS
Robert Thompson and Tomomi Marzan were
present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Folonis closed the public
hearing.
The Board clarified with staff that
the upper level glass walls with shoe products is merchandising and not signage
and the lower level wall signage is within the allow sign area.
The Board stated that walls of shoes
are interactive and add to the aesthetic value of the proposed building and
create a fun environment. The Board also
stated that the proposed architecture and the proportions and elegance of this
project are beautiful and the vertical and horizontal elements are well
defined. However; the Board concurred
that there are not any exceptional circumstances that would warrant a sign
adjustment for upper level signage of the “swoosh” emblem logo. The Board also stated that the selection of
materials support the design integrity and the proposed project is such a
remarkable design and sets a high level of standard for the new mall.
The Board referred the applicant to
work with staff to submit detail drawings including connection details for all
of the exterior finish and structural materials.
Chairperson Folonis made the motion to
approve the project with revised conditions that was seconded by Vice-Chairperson
Robb and approved by roll call vote 6-0.
7.6 ARB09-137,
395 Santa Monica Place: Retail
Approval
of Design, Colors and Materials and Sign Plans for Michael Kors
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR WITH STAFF
CONDITIONS
7.7 ARB 09-123, 3202 Wilshire Boulevard: Retail
Approval
of Sign Plans for CVS
ACTION: APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR WITH REVISED
CONDITIONS
Chris Polster and Don (from Icon Identity
Solutions) were present to discuss the project.
Chairperson Folonis closed the public
hearing.
Many Board members stated that the
proposed signage is well designed and meets current City code and many Board
members supported the proposed signage since it complies with the existing sign
code requirements.
Chairperson Folonis made the motion to
approve the project with revised conditions that was seconded by Board member Winning and approved by roll call vote 5-0.
Board member Mimieux did not support
the motion.
8. DISCUSSION:
Public input permitted.
a.
Discussion
of design styles and existing and potential Design Guidelines. (JE)
ACTION DISCUSSION HELD
A discussion
was held examining the Ocean Park Neighborhood Development Guidelines as an
example and the Board discussed the difference between guidelines and
standards. The Board discussed the four
styles of architecture outlined in the Ocean Park Neighborhood Development
Guidelines; Mission, Spanish Colonial Revival, Craftsman, International and
concurred that their purview was to encourage creativity with design, colors,
landscaping, and materials while adhering to scale, mass, proportion, and neighborhood
context. The Board decided to retain
this item on future agendas for further discussion.
b.
Discussion on the proposed “City of Santa Monica
Design Awards” program.
ACTION: NO ACTION TAKEN
c.
Update
on the proposed revisions to the Solar Ordinance.
ACTION: NO ACTION TAKEN
d.
Discussion of potential recommendations for the
update to the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE).
ACTION: NO ACTION TAKEN
9. FUTURE
BOARD AGENDA ITEMS: None.
10. REFERRALS
TO STAFF: None.
11. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Folonis made the motion to
adjourn at 9: 51 p.m. that was seconded by Vice-Chairperson Robb and approved
by voice vote.
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