DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

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1 DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MONDAY, JULY 2, 2018 City Council Chambers, Room 213 7:00 PM 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM 2. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Maegan Pearson, Chairperson Craig Hamilton, Vice Chair Joshua Rosen Patrick Tighe ALSO PRESENT: Stephanie Reich, AIA LEED AP, Design & Historic Preservation Planner Rathar Duong, Associate Planner Nichelle Cummings, Staff Assistant II ABSENT: Therese Kelly Barbara Kaplan 3. SECRETARY S REPORT Board vacancies- no Council appointments. Thanks to Chairperson Pearson for being with us until replacement is appointed. Upcoming meetings are July 16, August 6 and August 20. Staff also noted that on Saturday, June 30, a public workshop was held for the Pico Well Being project. The workshop was well-attended with great participation and positive response by community members. Staff solicited many ideas and comments from the community members in attendance. This project is a priority for the Council and PCD. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INPUT: Jerry Rubin spoke about putting item on agenda regarding trees on private property. 6. EX PARTE COMMUNICATION: None 7. REVIEWS: Public input permitted. The opportunity exists for any member of the public to address the Board on any agendized item by completing a chit form and submitting it to staff prior to the item being reviewed.

2 A. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Resubmissions: None b. New Submissions: ARB-0019, 1453 Third Street Promenade: Retail Review sign plans to install two wall signs and a projecting sign for the Promenade Gateway mixed-use building. ACTION: Approved on Consent Calendar with conditions CONDITIONS: 1. The maximum allowable sign area of a projecting sign on one side/face is 4.5 SF. The proposed projecting sign (Sign B) is 6.13 SF on one side and shall be reduced to achieve compliance prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. Sign B appears over-scaled and its dimension should be reduced to 2.0 x 2.0 to achieve a better proportion. The arrow may extend beyond the black border as proposed. 3. This approval shall expire in six months from the date of approval or six months from the date a certificate of occupancy is granted for construction-related projects. All conditions of approval and the final inspection process must be completed within this timeframe. 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that the plans comply with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Significant changes to a project s design shall require review and approval of the Architectural Review Board. Minor changes may be approved administratively pursuant to all applicable guidelines. Chairperson Pearson made the motion to approve on Consent Calendar with conditions that was seconded by Board member Tighe and approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Rosen, Tighe, Vice Chair Hamilton, Chair Pearson Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Kaplan, Kelly 7.2 **18ARB-0228, Wilshire Boulevard: Retail 7:05:20 PM 2

3 B. REGULAR CALENDAR Review sign plans to install wall and window signs on an existing two-story commercial building for a new tenant, FedEx. ACTION: Approved on the consent calendar with conditions CONDITIONS: 1. No conduit or wiring shall be visible. 2. This approval shall expire in six months from the date of approval or six months from the date a certificate of occupancy is granted for construction-related projects. All conditions of approval and the final inspection process must be completed within this timeframe. The applicant shall submit a color photograph of all installed signs demonstrating compliance with the Architectural Review Board approval to the staff liaison, prior to Planning final. 3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that the plans comply with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Significant changes to a project s design shall require review and approval of the Architectural Review Board. Minor changes may be approved administratively pursuant to all applicable guidelines. Chairperson Pearson made the motion to approve on consent calendar with conditions that was seconded by Board Member Rosen and approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Rosen, Tighe, Vice Chair Hamilton, Chair Pearson Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Kaplan, Kelly a. Resubmissions: None b. New Submissions: 7.3 **18ARB-0216, 304 Santa Monica Boulevard: Restaurant 7:08 PM Review façade remodel, color, materials, and sign plans for the exterior renovation of an existing retail space for a new tenant, Halo Top Scoop Shop. ACTION: Approved on regular calendar with conditions 3

4 Rathar Duong presented the staff report. Applicant, Jonas van Vliet provided a brief presentation that included information about the brand. Board member Tighe asked for more information regarding the ceiling design. The applicant responded that the fins for the drip ceiling were shown at apart, and the material for the fin is a wood veneer over solid backer, exterior rated. The Board members expressed support for the setback of the storefront and the interesting design. The project was approved with additional conditions to ensure sufficient detail development. CONDITIONS: 1. The fins for the drip ceiling design shall be placed closer together than the proposed inches, so the ceiling reads three-dimensionally, to be reviewed by staff prior to plan check submittal. 2. The fin shown at the face of the building should be set back rather than flush with the building face. Revision shall be reviewed by staff prior to plan check submittal. 3. Details for the illuminated recessed accents (pint logo) in the exterior wall shall be further developed and reviewed by staff prior to plan check submittal. 4. The counter at the storefront shall be reviewed for ADA compliance and revised as required prior to plan check submittal. 5. The frame sign element at the front face of the building should be modified so the idea of the drip ceiling is incorporated into the signage to be more consistent with the branding. Revision to be reviewed by staff prior to plan check submittal. 6. Prior to the submittal for plan check, the application shall provide cut sheet for the roll-down gate and specify color for review and approval by staff. 7. The two-line wall sign above the entry shall be recalculated as a single sign enclosed by a polygon of no more than eight sides and its area readjusted prior to submittal for plan check. 4

5 8. The wood frame, the wall and projecting signs, as well as the new cornice detail at the parapet project into the Public Right-of-Way and requires review and approval of the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. 9. California Coastal Commission review and approval is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 10. This approval shall expire when the administrative or discretionary entitlements, not including any Subdivision Map approvals, previously granted for the project have lapsed. If no such entitlements have been granted, this approval shall expire 24 months from its effective date, or 30 months if in the Coastal Zone unless appealed. 11. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that the plans comply with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Significant changes to a project s design shall require review and approval of the Architectural Review Board. Minor changes may be approved administratively pursuant to all applicable guidelines. Chairperson Pearson made the motion to approve with conditions that was seconded by Board member Tighe and approved-by roll call vote: Ayes: Rosen, Tighe, Vice Chair Hamilton, Chair Pearson Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Kaplan, Kelly ARB-0220, 2400 Broadway: Office 7:32 PM Review landscape improvements and deck within an existing landscape planter located at an existing multi-story, six-building office campus for a new tenant, Kite Pharma. ACTION: Approved on the regular calendar with conditions Rathar Duong presented the staff report. Board member Rosen asked about the size of planting (1 gallon) proposed for the prunus caroliniana hedge at the street to screen the generator. Colin Thompson, applicant, with Rios Clemente Hale, states they would be able to increase the size for the proposed 8-foot high hedge. 5

6 Jerry Rubin speaks in support of the project, and asks why it is necessary to remove existing trees, and requested they be relocated. Mr. Thompson remarked that relocating the trees might be possible. Board Member Tighe asked about the existing hedge Board Member Rosen discussed 15 gallon for the prunus caroliniana, additional tree would be great. Comments to coordinate the species proposed in submittal Board Member Tighe supports the project, and notes that the current project helps connect the improvements previously approved. Board member Hamilton stated in some areas the deck appears it s at about the 3 foot level, and may be higher than it needs to be; suggested they consider lowering the deck if possible. CONDITIONS: 1. Fifteen-gallon plants shall be provided for the Prunus caroliniana (Carolina Laurelcherry) hedge. Additional tree shall be provided in the area of the back-up emergency generator for screening. To be revised and reviewed by staff prior to plan check submittal. 2. Properly coordinate plant species. Plans do not appear to match species indicated on plant palette. Provide to staff prior to plan check submittal. 3. Consider lowering the deck to 24 if possible. 4. Sections though the bench/wall along the edge of the deck and around the tree shall be provided for review and approval by staff prior to submittal for plan check. 5. A photometric of the lighting design shall be provided to staff for review and approval to ensure appropriate lighting level prior to submittal for plan check. 6. This approval shall expire when the administrative or discretionary entitlements, not including any Subdivision Map approvals, previously granted for the project have lapsed. If no such entitlements have been granted, this approval shall expire 24 months from its effective date, or 30 months if in the Coastal Zone unless appealed. 6

7 8. PRELIMINARY REVIEW: None 9. DISCUSSION: Public input permitted. 7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate landscape and irrigation plan compliance with the City s Green Building Ordinance standards (SMMC 8.108) subject to staff approval. Modifications to the landscape plan that effect less than 150 square feet of area may be reviewed and approved by the Staff Liaison to the Board. 8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit a hydrozone matrix shall be included in the landscape and irrigation plans that describes for each hydrozone the following: the square footage, percentage of total landscaped area, plant type and plant form, hydrozone basis, hydrozone description, exposure or micro-climate, irrigation method, irrigation devices (including manufacturer, make and model), zone pressure, precipitation rates, zone gallons per minute and controller station numbers. 9. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that the plans comply with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Significant changes to a project s design shall require review and approval of the Architectural Review Board. Minor changes may be approved administratively pursuant to all applicable guidelines. Chairperson Pearson made the motion to approve with conditions that was seconded by Board member Rosen and approved-by roll call vote: Ayes: Rosen, Tighe, Vice Chair Hamilton, Chair Pearson Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Kaplan, Kelly 1. Discuss and elect a new ARB Chairperson. ACTION: The Board will wait until most or all Board members are present. 2. Reports from Board members regarding community and/or public meetings they have attended: ACTION: None 3. Reports from Board subcommittees or discussion regarding the creation of a new subcommittee. 7

8 ACTION: None 10. FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS: Public input permitted. None 11. REFERRALS TO STAFF: None 12. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Pearson made the motion to adjourn at 7:51 PM that was seconded by Board members and approved by voice vote. Nichelle Cummings Staff Assistant Maegan Pearson Chairperson 8