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Date: December 22, 2021
Mtg. Date: December 16, 2021
Mtg. Time: 6:30 PM City Council Chamber Conference Room
Re: 500 Campesina Road – Repair and Remodel of existing Single Family Home including
conversion of attic to second story office.
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM
ARB Members: Bob Eriksson
Ernie Boehr
Greg Medeiros- Chair
Lou Pappas- via zoom
Mindy Huang
Philip Chan
Neighbors: None present. Received two emails:
Keith Farrell – 501 Valido Road
John Ford – did not list address
Owners: Ronald S and Susanne Wu
Plan Presentation: The applicant provided an overview of revisions to the plan including conversion of
second story bedroom to an office, use stucco instead of siding, narrow front walkway to 8 feet, preserve
existing Ash tree, designate concrete along north property line as optional, use natural grass for front
yard, add shrubs to hide 3 foot 9 inch walk around house.
Public Comment: Appreciative that remodel plan does not alter view lines of the mountain or creates
an overbearing second story encroachment. Landscape plan includes too much hardscape/concrete.
Board comments focused on the house exterior and front yard landscaping. Board
recommendations included:
-Keep proposed siding from the previous submittal. Use of stucco instead of sliding will
remove architectural style of the home.
-Window girds must be exterior applied.
-State clearly on plans that windows are replacement and that existing casing treatment either
will remain or be restored.
-Although stone color is acceptable, the straight edge of the stone is too modern. Needs to be a
more natural shape. The proposed product is not acceptable.
-Stone siding should be extended along the Volante Road. Find a natural spot to end it.
-Reduce front walkway width to 6 feet. Add stone bands. Use sand finish.
-Mailbox stone to match façade stone.
-Add note that roof height shall remain the same as existing.
-Remove concrete hardscape along the north and east property lines.
-Hire a landscape architect and/or designer to prepare front yard plan. Current plan includes too
much lawn which would not meet WELO requirements. Shrubs proposed will become small
trees. Only one type of shrub is proposed, more variety is needed.
-A color rendering which clearly details what has been agreed to would be helpful.
The applicant agreed to all of the above except for the landscaping plan recommendations and
the color rendering. The Board discussed how best to assure that these changes are adequately
shown on the plans and/or made a condition of the approval. Some of the recommendations
require some additional research before they can be finalized The Board offered to work with the
applicant to finalize the changes. The Board also offered to hold a special meeting on January 6
to take final action.
Motion by Ernie Boer second by Bob Erikkson to continue hearing. Approval at continuance will
be subject to:
1) Mutual agreement by applicant and ARB and preliminary approval by Philip Chan and/or
Mindy Huang of window schedule and specifications including the required exterior grids.
2) Mutual agreement by applicant and ARB and preliminary approval by Philip Chan and/or
Mindy Huang of stone veneer product
3) Mutual agreement by applicant and ARB and preliminary approval by Greg Medeiros of
siding product
4) Mutual agreement by applicant and ARB and preliminary approval, including clarification
of City’s position, of landscape plan by Bob Erikkson.
Motion passed unanimous.
Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Minutes: Greg Medeiros