Architectural Review Committee Meeting

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 15, 2014 AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Jacoubowsky, Kimzey, Silva, Sullivan Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Cole, Principal Planner Kinison Brown, Senior Associate Planner Bennett, Senior Associate Planner Hopper Recording Secretary Nelson CALL TO ORDER Chair Sullivan called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. CONSENT ITEMS Committee Member Kimzey and Committee Member Silva abstained from voting on the Consent Items due to their absence from the December 18, 2013 meeting. On a motion by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, seconded by Committee Member Sullivan, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the CONSENT ITEMS: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Jacoubowsky, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 2 MEMBERS: Kimzey, Silva Approval of Minutes 1. December 18, 2013 ACTION: Approved as submitted ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2014 PUBLIC APPEARANCE 2. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair, Vice Chair, and Subcommittees ACTION: Confirmed annual appointments for Chair, Vice Chair and Subcommittees Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Taven M. Kinison Brown presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions Committee Member Comments Committee Member Latasa accepted the position of Chair. Committee Member Jacoubowsky declined the position of Vice Chair. Being the next most eligible Member, Committee Member Freeman accepted the position of Vice Chair. The ARC confirmed by consensus the appointment of Committee Member Latasa as Chair and Committee Member Freeman as Vice Chair. Committee Member Dawson volunteered to continue to represent the ARC on the Waterfront and North Fremont Specific Plan Subcommittees. Committee Member Kimzey volunteered to represent the ARC on the Lighthouse Specific Plan Subcommittee. Committee Member Latasa made a motion to confirm Committee Member Dawson’s appointment to the Waterfront and North Fremont Specific Plan Subcommittees and Committee Member Kimzey’s appointment to the Lighthouse Specific Plan Subcommittee. On a motion by Committee Member Latasa, seconded by Committee Member Sullivan, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee confirmed Committee Member Dawson’s appointment to the Waterfront and North Fremont Specific Plan Subcommittees and Committee Member Kimzey’s appointment to the Lighthouse Specific Plan Subcommittee: AYES: 7 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Jacoubowsky, Kimzey, Silva, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None Departing Chair Sullivan handed the gavel to incoming Chair Latasa. 3. Consider 2090 North Fremont Street (Beverly's Fabrics); Sign Permit 13-358 for One Halo-lit Wall Sign, One Halo-lit Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign and One Non-Illuminated Awning Sign; Applicant Dylan Rivera for SignWorks; Owner Freemont Properties, Inc. dba Monterey Bldng.; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt From CEQA Requirements (Continued from November 20, 2013 Meeting) ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving a Sign Permit for one halo-lit wall sign, one halo-lit vehicle-oriented freestanding sign and one non-illuminated awning sign with Conditions of Approval. 2  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Christine Hopper presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Dylan Rivera of SignWorks, applicant, said the proposed freestanding sign would have push through letters that are proud from the sign face with LED lighting to prevent hotspots and give a subtle glow. He also said the “Beverly’s” text will be back lit for a halo effect and the subtext will be illuminated. In response to Committee Member Silva’s question, Mr. Rivera said that although the letters appear black in the day time, there is a vinyl covering on the acrylic so they glow at night time. Mr. Rivera also said that the aluminum material of the sign will be textured and painted and not highly reflective. In response to Chair Latasa’s question, Ms. Hopper confirmed that the proposed sign meets the North Fremont Specific Plan Guidelines. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Dawson complimented the applicant on the new sign designs and said he supports the project. Vice Chair Freeman said it is important for Beverly’s to maintain their company branding. She also said the text gives the signs a clean look and that the proposed awning sign is superior to the prior one. Committee Member Sullivan said the proposed signs are a great improvement over the previous signs. Committee Member Silva made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving a Sign Permit for one halo-lit wall sign, one halo-lit vehicle-oriented freestanding sign and one non- illuminated awning sign with Conditions of Approval. On a motion by Committee Member Silva, seconded by Committee Member Freeman, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee adopted a Resolution approving a Sign Permit for one halo-lit wall sign, one halo-lit vehicle-oriented freestanding sign and one non-illuminated awning sign with Conditions of Approval: AYES: 7 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Jacoubowsky, Kimzey, Silva, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider 623 Lighthouse Avenue; AR Application 13-504 for Final Architectural Review for New Paint Colors; Applicant/Owner Chong Rae Pak; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements 3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2014 ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving the new paint color with added Conditions of Approval Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Todd Bennett presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Chong Rae Pak, applicant/owner, was present but did not address the Committee. Caleb Machado, on behalf of Lithium 517 owner Lisa Plume, said that the building was painted red and black to match the company’s branding colors, and that the green paint on the second level is the previous color of the building. He also said the business would like to keep the red color because it draws in customers and the surrounding neighbors are in favor of it. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Jacoubowsky suggested that a longer fieldtrip on foot be taken to see how the red color looks with the surrounding buildings. Committee Member Dawson concurred. Committee Member Dawson said he would like to see the new, more complimentary green color suggested by staff painted out on the building. Vice Chair Freeman said that the red color does not conflict with the other brightly colored businesses on the block. Committee Member Sullivan said that a darker band should be painted around the lower portion of the building to add character. In response to Committee Member Kimzey’s question, Mr. Bennett said that painting the planter in front of the adjacent building is not included in the current application. Committee Member Kimzey said that the ARC should process the application expediently because the property owner has agreed to the darker green color suggested by staff and this shade of green meets regulations. Committee Member Silva said Planning Office staff should work with the applicant to find a suitable shade of green for the upper portion of the building. Committee Member Dawson said he supports the color currently on the building unless the applicant wants to paint the upper level a different shade of green. Vice Chair Freeman concurred. Committee Member Jacoubowsky said that the building should remain as currently painted and future color changes should come before the ARC. Chair Latasa concurred. Committee Member Dawson made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving the new paint color with Conditions of Approval. Committee Member Jacoubowsky seconded the motion. 4 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Committee Member Sullivan requested an added Condition of Approval allowing a black stripe to be painted along the base of the building. Committee Member Jacoubowsky agreed to the proposed amendment of the motion. Committee Member Dawson amended his motion to adopt a Resolution approving the new paint color with added Conditions of Approval as follows: 4. The applicant/property owner has the voluntary option to paint a black stripe along the base of the building below the level of the window, across the entire façade. Committee Member Kimzey said the black band would complicate the look of the building. Silva concurred and said that the Condition of painting a black stripe should not be added to the motion and the applicant should instead be allowed to paint the aluminum storefront black. Committee Member Jacoubowsky agreed to the second amendment of the motion. Committee Member Dawson amended his previous motion to adopt a Resolution approving the new paint color with added Conditions of Approval as follows: 4. The applicant/property owner has the voluntary option to paint out the aluminum frames for the storefront façade windows and doors with a black paint, the specific color of which is required to be reviewed and approved by Planning Office staff prior to its application.. On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee adopted a Resolution approving the new paint color with added Conditions of Approval: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Jacoubowsky, Kimzey, Silva NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Sullivan ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Committee Member Dawson said the Alliance of Monterey Area Preservationists (AMAP) has hired a preservation lawyer and completed the National Register application to save a Richard Neutra house in Pebble Beach and contributions are still needed. Committee Member Kimzey confirmed with staff that the next ARC meeting will be held on February 5, 2014 and that there will be no additional meeting to make up for the meeting canceled in observance of New Years Day on January 1, 2014. In response to Committee Member Freeman and Committee Member Kimzey’s questions, Ms. Cole, Mr. Kinison Brown, Ms. Hopper, and Mr. Bennett gave an update on past and upcoming projects coming before the ARC. 5 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2014 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Mr. Kinison Brown said he will be holding focus sessions with the Chair and Vice Chair of the ARC in the near future. Ms. Hopper updated the Committee on the Hyatt pole sign project and said that the Planning Commission partially granted the appeal but did not necessarily find that the ARC erred in its decision. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:17 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Taven M. Kinison Brown Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 6