BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DRAFT MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, June 14, 2018 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers - Solvang Municipal Center 1644 Oak Street B.A.R. Members Present: B.A.R. Members Absent: Staff Present: Melissa DeLeon, Chair; Mark Infanti, Co-Chair, Patrick Cavanaugh, Elsemarie Petersen; Susan Williams None Brynda Messer, Assistant Planner 1. PRELIMINARY MATTERS: PLEDGE TO THE FLAG A. Public Comment None B. Approval of May 10, 2018 Meeting Minutes Motion made by Board Member Infanti to accept the minutes as presented and seconded by Board Member Cavanaugh. Vote is 5-0. Brynda Messer, Assistant Planner, introduced Dawn Palacios, the City of Solvang s new code enforcement officer, to the Board. She explained that the board can get in touch with Ms. Palacios if they see any enforcement type issues. 2. SIGN PROPOSALS: A. Solvang Flavors 436 Alisal Road, Suite D APN 139-240-084 Applicant: Michael Mendizza, Owner Request for approval for three new wall signs in the TRC zone district. The applicant is requesting an exception to the sign ordinance to allow ten descriptive words on a wall sign.
This item will be continued to a future BAR meeting, due to the absence of the applicant. B. Cross Hatch Winery 436 Alisal Road, Suite F APN 139-240-084 Applicant: Lorraine Thompson, Valley Sign Co. Request for approval to replace one wall sign that is placed on the staircase with new in the TRC zone district. Brynda Messer presented the staff report. The board members all agreed the change to the existing sign looks good and like the new shape of the sign. Motion made by Board Member Williams to accept the sign as proposed and seconded by Board Member Petersen. Vote is 5-0. C. The Stone Cow 1655 Mission Drive APN 139-142-009 Applicant: Kristie Compton, Owner Request for approval to replace one ground sign, one wall sign, one hanging sign, and add metal art on the existing gates in the TRC zone district. Brynda Messer presented staff report, and asked the Board Members if they would review the agenda item 3A for exterior improvements to the Stone Cow concurrently, to which Chair DeLeon stated yes, they will. Chair DeLeon asked for clarification on the gate signs. Ben Courtney, Santa Ynez Signs responded, stating the old mustard seed signs were being removed, and the cows were being added. Chair DeLeon noted that the ground signs were too high and needed to be measured from the grade of the sidewalk. Mr. Courtney stated he would make sure the signs were installed to the height of 6 6 measured from the sidewalk. Motion was made by Board Member Infanti to accept the signs as proposed with the clarification of the ground sign and seconded by Board Member Cavanaugh. Vote is 5-0. 3A. The Stone Cow 1655 Mission Drive APN 139-142-009 Applicant: Kristie Compton, Owner Request for approval of patio changes including furniture replacement,
replace existing umbrellas with new, and exterior lighting changes in the TRC zone district. Brynda Messer presented staff report. Public comment was opened by Chair DeLeon. Susan Bott from We Watch noted that the two of the proposed light fixtures were not dark sky compliant, as the bulb was not fully shielded. The applicant provided a picture of the light fixture and stated the bulbs have not been purchased, but will make sure the bulb will be fully shielded in the fixture. The board members agreed they all liked the proposal. Motion was made by Board Member Petersen to accept the proposal as presented and seconded by Board Member Williams. Vote is 5-0. D. Sanger Wines 1584 Mission Drive APN 139-280-007 Applicant: Zachary Ulrick, Agent Request for approval for three new window signs, two new awning signs, one new projecting sign, and one ground sign in the TRC zone district. Brynda Messer presented staff report. The applicant provided a mock-up of the proposed sign. Board Member Infanti asked the applicant if the proposed signage was being moved from the Los Olivos location, and the applicant responded yes. Board Member Infanti asked if just the name was changing on the awnings, and the applicant responded they would be new awnings. Chair DeLeon asked if the frames were staying the same, and the applicant responded yes. Discussion followed regarding the new tables and chairs to be placed on the existing side patio and if the tenant will proceed with expanding to the front patio. Motion made by Board Member Cavanaugh to accept the proposal as presented and seconded by Board Member Infanti. Vote is 5-0. E. D. Volk Wines 1588 Mission Drive APN 139-173-008 Applicant: Dana Volk, Owner Request for approval to add two chalkboard planter signs and one new fire pit
on the front patio in the TRC zone district. The applicant is requesting an exception to the sign ordinance to allow two chalkboard signs. Brynda Messer presented staff report, noting that findings had to be made to approve the exception to the sign ordinance and staff supports approving the exception. Chair DeLeon asked for clarification in regard to the chalkboard signs being placed in planters. The applicant responded, yes, they would be in planters. Chair DeLeon agreed with approving the exception as you cannot see both signs at the same time. Discussion followed regarding the placement of the proposed fire pit, and the applicant detailed where the fire pit would be located. Motion made by Board Member Infanti to accept the proposal as presented and approve the exception to allow to chalkboard signs and seconded by Board Member Williams. Vote is 5-0. F. Solvang Spice Merchant 1603 Copenhagen Drive APN 139-181-001 Applicant: Joy Culley, Owner Request for approval to add two new wall signs, one new projecting sign, and one awning change in the TRC zone district. Brynda Messer presented staff report. The board members all agreed the artwork is great. Chair DeLeon asked for clarification of which tenant space this will be. Motion made by Board Member Williams to accept the signs as proposed and seconded by Board Member Infanti. Vote is 5-0. 3. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW B. The Ridge 1618 Copenhagen Drive APN 139-191-003 Applicant: Alex Uribe, Owner Request for approval for patio improvements including adding two patio heaters, attaching a new patio sail, and add string lighting in the TRC zone district.
Brynda Messer presented the staff report, noting that the restaurant will be changing names and had previously approved temporary signs for the new business name of California Tacos and Taproom. She also noted that code enforcement staff has been working with the owner and when new signage comes for formal approval, the location of the hanging sign on the patio will be moved to its approved location. Discussion followed regarding the exterior lights and their placement. Board Member Williams stated the heaters look too big to be under the patio sail. She also asked for clarification on if there are two different types of heaters being proposed, to which the applicant responded yes. Discussion followed regarding the previous tenant and items that were put up without BAR approval, including the sail. The applicant offered if the members do not like the sail, he would be happy to put black umbrellas on the patio instead. The board members all agreed that would be a better option than the sail. Ms. Messer stated they could use the Stone Cow s umbrella as a guide to help make their decision and stated the applicant could turn in a plan for the patio umbrellas to planning staff to be approved at the staff level. The board members agreed the heaters will not get in the way of the umbrellas as they would with the sail. Board Member Williams asked the applicant if the heaters can match and be put toward the back of the patio, and the applicant responded yes. Motion made by Board Member Infanti to accept the proposal as follows: Accept black umbrellas on the patio in lieu of a patio sail, with a plan to be submitted to Planning Staff for approval; Add three patio heaters Add café lighting Motion seconded by Board Member Williams. Vote is 5-0. C. 600 Valley Oak Road APN 137-800-035 Applicant: Evans Jones, Architect Request for final approval of new landscaping at new single family dwelling in the 10-R-1 zone district, Skytt Mesa Development. Brynda Messer presented staff report, noting that the original proposal for colors, architecture, and materials were reviewed and approved by BAR on June 8, 2017. The landscaping was not included in that approval. Chair DeLeon asked staff if the proposed landscaping was part of an original approved list of plants and trees for Skytt Mesa and staff responded yes.
Discussion followed regarding the use of succulents and their care. Motion made by Board Member Cavanaugh to accept the proposal as presented and seconded by Board Member Petersen. Vote is 5-0. D. Skytt Mesa City of Solvang Applicant: Planning Staff, City of Solvang Request for approval for Planning Staff to administratively grant approvals on minor paint changes in the Skytt Mesa Development. Chair DeLeon asked if these approvals would use the color palettes that have already been approved, and staff answered yes. Motion made by Board Member Cavanaugh to approve the request and seconded by Board Member Infanti. Vote is 5-0. E. DISCUSSION ITEMS None F. PLANNING STAFF/BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW MEMBER COMMENTS Discussion about upcoming and current projects and various enforcement issues. G. ADJOURNMENT Chair DeLeon adjourned the meeting at 7:13 pm.