OTHERS PRESENT: Approximately four interested persons were present. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS None PROJECT REVIEW

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1 CITY OF CARPINTERIA ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD 5775 Carpinteria Avenue Meeting Date: February 17, 2011 Carpinteria California ACTION MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by William Araluce, Chair. ROLL CALL Boardmembers present: Scott Ellinwood Wade Nomura Richard Johnson William Araluce Jim Reginato Boardmembers absent: None OTHERS PRESENT: Approximately four interested persons were present. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS None PROJECT REVIEW 1) Applicants: Janna and Joaquin Gonzalez - Nutbelly Pizzeria Planner: Shanna R. Farley Project Number: ARB Project Location: 915 Linden Avenue Zoning: Central Business (CB) Hearing on the request of Janna and Joaquin Gonzalez for Nutbelly Pizzeria to consider preliminary/final review of a request for signs for the new restaurant Nutbelly Pizzeria and Deli. The project also includes minor exterior modifications to the façade of the tenant space, including a new paint color and an awning. Boardmember Discussion: The applicants, Janna and Joaquin Gonzalez of Nutbelly Pizzeria, discussed sign details and materials with the Board. The applicants clarified the sign thickness to be ½ to ¾ of an inch thick plywood. The applicants also clarified that the existing rear lights on the site would be maintained for security purposes. No public comments. The Board generally appreciated the sign and site improvements for the building façades. Boardmember Reginato suggested that the sign be framed or include a revealed edge and that a window sign or hanging sign be considered since the awning might block pedestrian views of the larger wall sign. The applicants noted that a window sign would be installed on the door of the restaurant. The Board agreed that the wall sign should have more dimension, including either a frame or raised letters. The Board suggested that the lighting on the rear of the building be removed and smaller lights matching the front lights be installed over the sign and the rear door. The Board felt that the existing lights on the front of the building add character, but should be kept to a low level and directed downward to avoid night sky and spillover lighting. The Board approved of the proposed paint color Burlap and the proposed Terracotta awning color. The Board suggested that an additional trim color be used to set off the sign, window trim, gable trim, awning trim and building trim. The applicants suggested a dark brown or brown-black, which the Board supported.

2 Continued Page 2 The Board suggested that the applicants consider a fixed frame for the awning rather than the proposed retractable frame. The Board noted that a retractable frame would be more appropriate in a residential setting than in a commercial setting. Boardmember Ellinwood noted that the awning should be finished at each end with fabric to give a more finished look to the awning. The Board suggested that the awning frame be painted to match the trim details in dark brown or brown-black. The applicants suggested that the Board consider tube lights lining each of the front windows. The Board responded that the applicants should make a more formal request through the Community Development Department. ACTION: Motion by Boardmember Ellinwood, seconded by Boardmember Johnson, to recommend final approval with the following comments: Wall signs to be trimmed with a raised frame or revealed edge; Sign, windows and other façade trim details on building to be painted in dark brown or blackbrown; Modify the awning structure to use a fixed frame and not a retractable frame, with both ends finished with fabric and a valance; Awning piping to match trim details in dark brown or black-brown; Abandoned metal elements to be removed from both front and rear façades of the building; Existing tube lights over rear entrance to be removed and replaced by two smaller lights over the door and sign to match the lights on the front façade; Install window signage as allowed by the Municipal Code; and Additional lighting within the interior of the business to be reviewed by the Community Development Department. VOTE ) Applicant: Debbie Waldecker for California State Park Planner: Shanna R. Farley (Carpinteria State Beach) Project Number: ARB Project Location: 5361 Sixth Street Zoning: Recreation (REC) Hearing on the request of Debbie Waldecker from California State Parks to consider final review of a request to improve public use facilities at Carpinteria State Beach including new accessible restrooms, two armadas at the day use area, new accessible restrooms with showers in the Santa Rosa and San Miguel Campgrounds and ADA-compliant campsites, parking and pathways. The project site is located in the Carpinteria State Beach Park. Boardmember Discussion: Applicant representative, Rich Rozzelle, explained the changes to the project and the reasons for making choices that vary from the earlier Board comments. No public comments.

3 Continued Page 3 The Board commented that the roofing materials selected by the State Parks would have a shorter life and would require more maintenance than the alternative materials (metal roof) previously suggested by the Board. The Board questioned whether the roofing material changes could be reconsidered by the applicant. Boardmember Ellinwood suggested that the trellis posts be increased to eight inches by eight inches rather than six inches by six inches, and the Board agreed. He also suggested that the shade structure columns be hot dipped galvanized or zinc metallic rather than wood clad. He noted that the color would blend into the environment and would have a longer life than the other materials. The Board also agreed that the galvanized column would be more acceptable than a painted or wood clad column. The Board generally agreed that they favored a metal roofing material over the proposed shingle roof tiles on the bathroom buildings. The Board indicated that the metal roof would have a longer life and would require less maintenance than a shingle roof material. The Board felt if a shingle roof material were used, a solid color would be more appropriate than a variegated tile. The Board also noted that the roofing material should match the existing restroom building at the Santa Rosa Campground, using a cedar or brown shingle. The Board suggested that the skylights use clear or bronze tint. The Board also suggested that a laminated safety glass be used in the skylights. ACTION: Motion by Boardmember Nomura, seconded by Boardmember Reginato, to recommend final approval with the following comments: Board suggests that the applicant consider a corrugated or standing seam metal roof over the shingle roof material; Should a shingle roof material be used, the Board recommends that the color match the roof materials used at the Santa Rosa Campground, in a cedar or brown color; The shade structure columns should be hot dipped in a galvanized or zinc metallic color; and Skylight glass should use flat laminated safety glass and be either clear or bronze tint. VOTE ) Applicant: Scott Dinovitz, MD2 Communities Planner: Jackie Campbell Lagunitas Mixed Use Project Project Number: TM/TPM/DP/CDP Project Location: 6380 Via Real Zoning: Industrial Research Park (M-RP) Hearing on the request of Scott Dinovitz, agent for the Lagunitas Mixed Use Project, for a revised preliminary review. The project includes 73 residential units (36 condominiums and 37 single family dwellings) and an office building of 85,000 square feet with 340 parking spaces. Site improvements include private roads, trails, a tot lot, two detention basins and infrastructure for all site utilities, including a bus stop on Via Real. This review addresses only the residential portion of the project which was last reviewed by the ARB in June 2009 for structures and December 2009 for landscaping.

4 Continued Page 4 DISCUSSION: The applicant team presented the project revisions and described changes proposed for each housing type. Changes included revisions to the porches/entry ways to increase the indoor/outdoor living spaces and some floor plan changes to add more flexibility for future residents. Changes to the elevations are minor and generally not discernable from the street views. The applicant requests to add a covered patio to the rear elevation on all small lot plans outside of the 15-foot rear yard setbacks. Details for the courtyard landscaping within the tri-plex buildings were presented. A proposed rose garden was described as a passive use area at the northeast corner of the development. A sketch for the two pedestrian bridges over Lagunitas Creek was shown using a vertical picket hardwood design that spans the foot wide creek from bank to bank with a camber. The vertical pickets are 2 by 2 and are supported by 4 by 4 wood posts. The proposed vehicle bridge would span 42 feet across Lagunitas Creek in a truss style with stone columns at the bridge corners. A fivefoot wide separated sidewalk is provided on the east side of the bridge. Public Comment: Don Bensen commented on the project, indicating that he appreciated the revised designs for the residences as presented by the applicant team. He asked that all lighting for the project be kept to a low level and not include any uplighting. He also suggested that the trees in the northern boundary buffer area not be avocados but rather oak trees. Vera Bensen commented that the development would need to address retaining features and landscape screening along the western property boundary where the Bega US warehouse is currently under construction. Boardmember Discussion: Boardmember Johnson liked the revisions to the architecture and floor planning. Boardmember Reginato agreed. Boardmember Ellinwood commented that the changes have almost no impact on the exterior views as seen from the street and indicated his support for the floor plan changes. He suggested using low level lighting and no lighting that would impact the night sky. He suggested that the landscape architect reconsider the proposed rose garden at the northeast corner of the site due to its water consumption and high maintenance requirements. He suggested native plants or a botanical park that wouldn t require pruning or trimming as a rose garden would. He also thought that the plantings there should relate to the riparian area restoration plan at Lagunitas Creek. Boardmember Nomura liked the proposed changes to the floor plans and indicated that more details were needed to flesh out the ideas. He suggested that the landscape architect go back to the previously reviewed preliminary plans that had been closely reviewed by the Board. He supported the use of native plants in the landscape palette. Boardmember Araluce also liked the proposed revisions and commented that the livability of the residences had been improved. All Boardmembers liked the proposed designs for the vehicle and pedestrian bridges, including the use of stone on the vehicle bridge columns. They suggested using a top rail on the pedestrian bridges that

5 Continued Page 5 would shed water and also discourage against litter being left on the rail. For the vehicle bridge, the ARB members suggested using tube steel as opposed to I-beams. ACTION: Motion by Boardmember Johnson, seconded by Boardmember Reginato, to recommend revised preliminary approval with the following comments: Applicant to return with in-progress drawings Board would like to see details for the trellises on the tri-plex garages Applicant to address the western boundary (adjacent to Bega US) VOTE: 5-0 OTHER BUSINESS: The ARB voted unanimously to elect Jim Reginato Chair and Richard Johnson Vice-Chair for the current year. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action Minutes of the Architectural Review Board meeting held January 27, ACTION: Motion by Boardmember Nomura, seconded by Boardmember Reginato to approve Action Minutes of January 27, 2011, amending the comment for the Carpinteria Valley Arts Center project to: Project to return to the ARB with design development details prior to returning for final review. VOTE: 5-0 MATTERS REFERRED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL None MATTERS PRESENTED BY STAFF None ADJOURNMENT Chair Araluce adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 5:30 pm on Thursday, March 3, 2011 in City Council Chambers. All Boardmembers indicated they would be in attendance. Secretary, Architectural Review Board ATTEST: Chair, Architectural Review Board