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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
MONDAY, April 3, 2017
7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:03 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL:
City Council Chambers, Room 213
1685 Main Street, Santa Monica
Present:
Maegan Pearson
Craig Hamilton
Joshua Rosen
Patrick Tighe
Also Present:
Stephanie Reich, Design & Historic Preservation Planner
Rathar Duong, Associate Planner
Ross Fehrman, Assistant Planner
Margaret Chapman, Staff Assistant III
Absent:
Margaret Griffin
Barbara Kaplan
Therese Kelly
3.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:

Form 700, Statement of Economic Interest is due today and can be
completed on line and e-mailed to the City Clerk;

The Final Draft Downtown Community Plan is being launched. There
is an event on Wednesday, April 6, 2017 at the Downtown Farmers’
Market. A release event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 2017
at the Civic Center Auditorium, east wing, at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a.
March 20, 2017
ACTION: Postponed to the April 17, 2017 meeting due to lack of
quorum of attendees.
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INPUT: None.
6.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATION: None.
Board member Rosen recommended that Item 7.4, 16-ARB-0432, 1014 Bay
Street be moved to the Consent Calendar.
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The applicant requested that Item 7.1, 17-ARB-0060, 1410 Third Street
Promenade be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Chairperson Pearson made the motion to move Item 7.4, 16-ARB-0432
from the Regular Calendar to the Consent Calendar and Item 7.1, 17-ARB0060, 1410 Third Street Promenade be removed from the Consent
Calendar to the Regular Calendar for discussion. The motion was
seconded by Vice Chairperson Hamilton and unanimously approved by
voice vote.
Chairperson Pearson made the motion to approve the revised Consent
Calendar that was seconded by Vice-Chairperson Hamilton and approved
by roll call vote 4-0.
7.
REVIEWS: Public input permitted.
A.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a.
Resubmissions: None
b.
New Submissions:
7.1
**17ARB-0060, 1410 Third Street Promenade: Retail
Approval of a sign adjustment plans for an existing
retail, T-Mobile.
ACTION: DENIED ON REGULAR CALENDAR
Chairperson Pearson closed the public hearing.
Mark Levine was present to discussion the project.
Chairperson Pearson made the motion to deny the
project that was seconded by Vice-Chairperson
Hamilton and denied by the following roll call vote 4-0.
Ayes: Hamilton, Rosen, Tighe, and Chairperson
Pearson
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kaplan, Kelly, Griffin
7.2
**17ARB-0062, 1431 Ocean Avenue: Restaurant
Approval of sign plans for a new restaurant, Go Greek.
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
WITH CONDITIONS
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CONDITIONS:
1.
The existing window sign shall be included in the
signage plans for review/approval prior to the
issuance of a sign permit.
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.
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 and Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards. 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.
Ayes: Hamilton, Rosen, Tighe, and Chairperson
Pearson
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kaplan, Kelly, Griffin
7.3
* **17ARB-0072, 1351 Third Street Promenade:
Retail
Approval of building design, colors, materials, and
projecting sign for a new retail, The Body Shop.
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
WITH CONDITIONS
CONDITIONS:
1.
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.
2.
The height of the proposed projecting sign shall
have a minimum 8’ clearance from the sidewalk.
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3.
4.
5.
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.
All work shall be done in a manner that is
consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Structures.
California Coastal Commission approval is
required prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
Ayes: Hamilton, Rosen, Tighe, and Chairperson
Pearson
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kaplan, Kelly, Griffin
B.
REGULAR CALENDAR
a.
Resubmissions:
7.4
**16ARB-0432, 1014 Bay Street: Multi-Family
Residential
Approval of building design, colors, materials, and
landscape plans for a new condominium project.
Continued from December 19, 2016.
ACTION: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
WITH CONDITIONS
CONDITIONS:
1.
All fences, walls, or hedges located within the
front yard setback shall not exceed a maximum
height of 42 inches, unless otherwise allowed
pursuant to Section 9.21.050 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
2.
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
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3.
4.
approval shall expire 24 months from its effective
date, unless appealed.
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 25% of the
area may be reviewed and approved by the Staff
Liaison to the Board.
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.
Ayes: Hamilton, Rosen, Tighe, and Chairperson
Pearson
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kaplan, Kelly, Griffin
7.5
**16ARB-0497, 1840 17th Street: Multi-Family
Residential
Approval of building design, colors, materials, and
landscape plans for a new condominium project.
Continued from February 6, 2017.
ACTION: APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR
WITH CONDITIONS
Gantcho Batchkarov was present to discussion the
project.
Chairperson Pearson made the motion to approve the
project with staff conditions that was seconded by
Board member Rosen and approved by the following
roll call vote 4-0.
CONDITIONS:
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This approval shall expire
when the
administrative or discretionary entitlements, not
including any Subdivision Map approvals,
previously granted for the project have lapsed. If
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4.
no such entitlements have been granted, this
approval shall expire 24 months from its effective
date, unless appealed.
Prior to issuance of a building permit materials
and details shall be developed to properly
implement the design proposal. Details to be
reviewed by staff include: cantilever, trellis,
window, door, railing, parapet and special
details.
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 25% of the
area may be reviewed and approved by the Staff
Liaison to the Board.
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
Ayes: Hamilton, Rosen, Tighe, and Chairperson
Pearson
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kaplan, Kelly, Griffin
7.6
**16ARB-0556, 2341 Michigan Avenue: Parking
Structure
Approval of building design, colors, materials, and
landscape plans for a new parking structure.
Continued from February 27, 2017.
ACTION: APPROVED ON REGULAR CALENDAR
WITH REVISED CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
Chairperson Pearson closed the public hearing.
Devin Miyasaki was present to discussion the project.
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Chairperson Pearson made the motion to approve the
project with revised conditions that was seconded by
Board member Tighe and approved by the following roll
call vote 4-0.
RECOMMENDATION
A.
Recommendation from the Board to find an
alternate plant for the Pennisetum Setacetum
‘Rubrum’ and to include Aristida Purpurea in the
plant palette.
CONDITIONS
1.
Bring the floor of the gallery closer to grade to
enable future doors to be installed.
2.
Conceal gutters and downspouts on the art
display/gallery space facing Michigan Avenue
and the tenant space facing 26th Street.
3.
Coordinate the drawings prior to Building and
Safety plan check, and in particular, remove the
irrigation shown in front of the art display/gallery
space where decomposed granite is now shown.
4.
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, unless appealed.
5.
Prior to the issuance of Building Permit, the art
component on the east wall (along the passage)
shall be reviewed and approved by the
Architectural Review Board.
6.
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 25% of the
area may be reviewed and approved by the Staff
Liaison to the Board.
7.
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.
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Minor changes may be approved administratively
pursuant to all applicable guidelines.
Ayes: Hamilton, Rosen, Tighe, and Chairperson
Pearson
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kaplan, Kelly, Griffin
b.
New Submissions:
7.7
**16ARB-0463, 821 3rd Street: Multi-Family
Residential
Approval of building design, colors, materials, and
landscape plans for an existing multi-family residential
building.
ACTION: CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT’S
REQUEST
Chairperson Pearson closed the public hearing.
Jack Hollander was present to discussion the project.
Chairperson Pearson made the motion to continue the
project that was seconded by Board member Tighe and
continued by the following roll call vote 4-0.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.
Provide more information on the existing
building, including better photos and/or
elevations
2.
Provide a section through the proposed design,
particularly at the central bay
3.
The stone pattern should be more simple, and
detail should be lighter, not the heavy detail
shown in the drawings.
4.
Stone finish should align with sill of windows in
the central portion of the building. The stone can
remain higher at the south portion of the front
(west) façade, and can be removed from the
north portion for greater differentiation.
5.
Potential to reconsider the dark color of the
stucco in the central portion of the building.
6.
Proportion of central portion of the building
should be modified. Suggestions include:
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8.
9.
enlarge windows in central portion by
making them taller; or

provide panel over the windows to visually
extend height of the windows with panel
or cornice-type detail; or

maintain dimension of the existing
columns all the way to the roof element.
4 x 4 wood members should be used at the
trellis.
Review the wood-type panel proposed to ensure
joints are tight and materials provides clean look
Propose trees at the front that will thrive in
shade- in particular the Cercidium ‘Desert
Museum’ (Palo Verde tree) will not thrive in
proposed location due to the canopy of the street
trees.
8.
Ayes: Hamilton, Rosen, Tighe, and Chairperson
Pearson
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kaplan, Kelly, Griffin
PRELIMINARY REVIEW: None.
9.
DISCUSSION: Public input permitted.
1.
Reports from Board members regarding community and/or public
meetings they have attended.
ACTION: DISCUSSION HELD
Board member Rosen updated the Board on the February 22, 2017,
Urban Forestry Task Force monthly meeting and reported on public
street trees and expressed interest in becoming a liaison between the
task force and the ARB. Board member Rosen encouraged Board
members to attend the meeting at the main public library.
10.
FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS: Staff thanked Vice-Chairperson
Hamilton for taking the lead to tape the Boards and Commission Annual
Meeting video that will be taking place on Cloverfield and Pico. Stephanie
Reich informed the Board that she has sent out by e-mail a doodle pole to
gather dates of availability for the future retreat. Staff informed the Board
that the next meeting of the ARB will contain a very full agenda with two
Concept Reviews.
11.
REFERRALS TO STAFF: None.
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12.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Pearson made the motion to adjourn at
8:09 p.m., that was seconded by Board member Tighe and approved
unanimously by voice vote.
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Margaret Chapman
Staff Assistant
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Maegan Pearson
Chairperson
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