Art Jury Committee Meeting Minutes
June 21, 2005Return to Art Jury
Present: President Ken Markstein, Vice President Diane Larsen, Secretary Mark McClure and Members Nancy Ullman and Gail Frazar-Mele
Also Present: Building Commissioner Robert Green, Director of Facilities Dick Brockett, Senior Planner Kirk Dakan, Associate Planner Arnold Keene, Consulting Architect Jim Kelley-Markham and Administrative Assistant Carol Gorton
The Minutes of the June 7, 2005 meeting were approved as written.
Consent Calendar: A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the consent calendar.
Staff Reports:
- Mr. Daniel Bunn requested in writing a continuance of his appeal to the July 12, 2005 meeting, which the Art Jury granted.
- Dick Brockett said that unapproved pillars at the intersection of Las Colinas and Zumaque had been removed by the Association after they had been hit by a vehicle. A member whose property is at that intersection has asked that one of the removed pillars be replaced, in kind, on their property rather than in the right-of-way. The Art Jury determined that the request needs to go through the Art Jury procedure of application, fee and review.
CONFERENCE ITEMS:
Holmlund Property I.D.36.14.3
Workshop Application: Workshop/Hobby Room (600 sq. ft. 1st floor, 600 sq. ft. 2nd floor), Garage Addition (239 sq. ft.), Detached Patio Cover, Trash Enclosure, Driveway
Candice Holmlund, Brian Sipe and Damian Baumhover attended the meeting.
The Art Jury re-iterated their prior comments on the proposal as follows:
- The building is proposed in a prominent location and grading of a knoll will be required. The Art Jury noted that the original home and accessory buildings were designed to minimize grading and be screened by the knoll. The Art Jury is not in favor of this proposal since it will eliminate the screening effect of the knoll and place a structure in a prominent location.
- Any application on this site must be accompanied by an accurate topographic map with 2’ contour intervals at 1” = 10’ scale. Additionally a preliminary grading plan clearly showing existing and proposed grades shall be submitted in accordance with the RSF Regulatory Code.
Additionally the Art Jury noted that because of the modification of the landforms and the prominence of the building and intrusion into 25% slopes they would not be able to make the required findings under Paragraph 46 of the Protective Covenant or the Rancho Santa Fe Regulatory Code if the application were to be formally submitted.
The Art Jury encouraged the applicant to explore alternate locations and designs including but not limited to the following:
- Split the structure into separate buildings,
- Locate the building behind the existing garage,
- Add a tandem space behind the existing garage.
- Consider a location between the rear of the existing cabana and the vineyard
- Convert the existing guest house to a garage – extend behind the existing garage.
Please note any proposed location should not be prominent and should not result in grading of prominent natural landforms.
The proposed structures should be staked.
Arco Iris LLC Property I.D. 1.3.2
Workshop Application: Residence/Garage (9,116 sq. ft.), Guest House (613 sq. ft.)
Mr. and Mrs. Karp and John Jensen attended the meeting.
The Art Jury made the following comments:
- Please create a design that has more visual interest and an appearance that is unique to this project. The current design has a lack of any elements that would describe any definable design type, please create a design with a stronger, definable character. A greater emphasis must be placed on the exterior design, it is particularly noted that there is a definite lack of architectural detailing. Large structures need more detailing to visually break up the large bulk of the walls and to create greater visual interest so that the structure may be viewed as a series of parts rather than one, large block. It is not enough to break up the bulk of the proposed building with roofed projections and window placement. The projections and windows are appropriate devices for creating visual interest, but by themselves they do not go far enough to create the individualized appearance necessary for the Art Jury to be able to make the findings for approval required by the Covenant. There needs to be an enrichment of architectural detailing and interest.
a. Please do not attempt to make adjustments to the current design; an entirely new concept is required.
b. As a new design is created, use the exterior materials in a cohesive way; the current design has no discernable logic as to why some walls are stone and some are stucco.
- Please indicate what changes, if any, will be made to the topography.
- Please move the house further to the west to increase the area on the east that will be available for landscape screening.
- Please keep the guest house on the existing pad. The currently proposed location has six feet of topographic fall beneath it. This slope is not shown on the guest house architectural elevations.
- Please submit a new concept for a Workshop Application.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
Ayres-Foster Property I.D. F.1
Commercial Sign: Reconsideration of Approval: Guiltinan Group
The Art Jury is recommending APPROVAL of the proposed sign to the Board of Directors at the meeting of July 7, 2004.
Bowen Partners Property I.D.G.1
Trellis/Patio
The Art Jury is recommending denial of the project to the Board of Directors with the following comments:
Consistency with the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant
The Art Jury considers that the project as currently proposed is not consistent with the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant. The Preamble of the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant states that “…Rancho Santa Fe is unusually attractive and valuable as a high class place of residence because of the rare quality of its landscape…” and that “…property owners are most desirous of preserving, continuing and maintaining this character of community and rare landscape features and of upholding the quality of all future architecture and improvements;…” In the opinion of the Art Jury, the project does not maintain the character of the community because of the non-traditional appearance of the modular, metal frame trellis.
Paragraph 46 of the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant requires projects “to insure a uniform and reasonably high standard of artistic result and attractiveness, in exterior and physical appearance of said property and improvements.” The Art Jury considers that a “reasonably high standard of artistic result and attractiveness” would be derived from the use of traditional wrought iron material that would be in keeping with the historic nature of the building.
The subject building was built in 1924; it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as Local Landmark #3. Due to the historic status of the structure, as well as its high prominence in the village area, additions to the building’s exterior surroundings should be consistent with the architectural style of the building’s era. Decorative wrought iron is a component of the Spanish style architecture; however, the proposed metal elements are very slender and do not adequately replicate the appearance of traditional wrought iron found on Spanish style buildings of the 1920’s. The proposed metal trellis and arbor have thinner frames than traditional wrought iron elements of comparable size and the proposed modular frames have a machined appearance which custom wrought iron does not have.
The denied metal trellis and arbor do not achieve a high artistic result as required by Paragraph 46 the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant. The Art Jury considers that the metal components are not aesthetically acceptable for use on a historic structure in the Covenant area, and the proposed material is not consistent with the character of Rancho Santa Fe’s village area.
Country Squire Property I.D.G.2
Commercial Sign: The Guiltinan Group
The Art Jury is recommending APPROVAL of the sign to the Board of Directors subject to the following condition:
The sign’s design shall be consistent with the Art Jury’s recommendation for the previously submitted Guiltinan Group sign facing La Granada.
The Art Jury recommendation will be forwarded to the July 7, 2005 Board meeting.
Kleege Property I.D. 29.5.17
Repaint
The Art Jury DEFERRED the repaint for staff review and approval.
Whitworth Property I.D.36.5.4
Preliminary Application: Remodel/Additions (941 sq. ft.), Garage Addition (1,480 sq. ft.), Landscape
The Art Jury DEFERRED the Preliminary Application with the following comments:
- Please create a design that has more visual interest; the current plan has a somewhat stark appearance due to the lack of embellishing architectural details. The steeply pitched, slate roofs give the impression of a French style of architecture; however; no other elements on the house design reinforce the chosen style. Please create a design with a stronger, definable character that is reinforced with appropriate architectural detailing. The proposed roof projections and windows serve to add interest but those elements alone cannot adequately create an articulated façade, please place additional emphasis on an enrichment of architectural detailing.
Please create a different style for the design. The style will need to be one with a more Mediterranean emphasis. Paragraph 157 of the Rancho Santa Fe Protective Covenant states that architectural design shall derive “its chief inspiration directly or indirectly from Latin types, which developed under similar climatic conditions along the Mediterranean or at points in California, such as Monterey.” If you wish to incorporate a French architectural style, it will be necessary to draw upon the architectural examples of Provence and the rest of Mediterranean France.
The following are a few specific suggestions. These suggestions will get the design to a starting point but are not meant to address all issues so please do not be limited to these ideas: more will be required for the Art Jury to approve a project.
a. Please propose windows and doors with a shape, style and overall appearance that reinforce the chosen style.
i. Please submit cut-sheets for the proposed windows and doors. The new windows must create a greater level of detail and visual interest.
ii. To be consistent with the chosen style, the windows must be recessed within a minimum eight-inch thick wall, please include a detail of this.
b. Please submit a color and materials board for all proposed exterior materials.
i. Each of the proposed materials and colors should reinforce the chosen style.
ii. Include a description of the proposed stucco texture.
iii. Please propose a different roof material for the lean-to on the detached garage as well as the cabana. Copper roofs are a part of the vernacular of the chosen style, but not standing seam.
c. Please propose a more architecturally interesting terminus to the chimney tops.
d. Include cut sheets of the proposed garage doors. To lend greater visual character and reinforce the chosen style, please use carriage style garage doors.
2. Significant changes will be required to the existing structure to complete the proposed remodel. You are strongly urged to consult with your architect to evaluate the relative benefits of an extensive remodel versus new construction on the site.
3. An approvable remodel of the existing structure could be a major undertaking. The amount of changes necessary for an approvable remodel will be significant, and the review process necessary for such a difficult transformation of the existing home could be long and time consuming if the design changes occur in small increments.
4. Please submit architectural sections at a ¼ “scale as required by the application checklist.
a. Include the trellis over the rear patio on the rear elevation because it is so close to that portion of the house.
5. Please submit a revised concept for a workshop application.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Brooks Property I.D.27.4.3
Reroof
The Art Jury APPROVED the re-roof subject to the following conditions:
The re-roof material shall be 2-piece Redlands Clay Tile, Junipero Handmade-Junipero Blend.
Chloe Grey Property I.D.2129.122
Workshop Application: Residence/Garage (5,400 sq. ft.), Retaining Walls, Fence, Pool
The Art Jury APPROVED the Preliminary Application subject to the following conditions:
- Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.
The Art Jury DEFERRED the landscape plan for staff review and approval with the following comments:
- Submit landscape plans stamped by the RSF Fire Department.
- Provide a substantial landscape buffer around the proposed fencing proposed on the lower hillside. Fencing shall be screened from off-site views.
- Preserve the existing trees and palms on the north side of the residence to provide screening of the residence from off-site views.
Fekini Property I.D.10.3.4
Preliminary Application: Residence/Garage (10,033 sq. ft.), Guest House (1,287 sq. ft.), Gym/Studio (1,592 sq. ft.), Grading, Retaining Walls, Fence, Entry Gate/Pilasters, Landscape, Pool, Tennis Court, Colors and Materials
The Art Jury APPROVED the Preliminary Application subject to the following conditions:
- Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.
- Recess the tennis court into the grade a minimum of 4 feet.
The Art Jury DEFERRED the landscape and grading plan with the following comment:
With the Final Application, submit revised plans that indicate the following:
- Revised grading and landscaping plans for the slope below the house. The Art Jury were not in favor of the concept shown on the Preliminary plans and requested that the previously proposed concept of contoured grading and a large citrus grove be used.
- Please adjust the spacing of the proposed citrus trees to no more than 20’ feet spacing on center.
- Incorporate screening trees for the area around the proposed guest-house and add screening trees for the tennis court.
Hall Property I.D.36.15.2
Final Application: Conversion of Barn to Guest House (1,170 sq. ft.),
Cabana (300 sq. ft.), Outdoor FireplaceThe Art Jury APPROVED the Final Application subject to the following conditions:
- Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.
- The colors and materials shall match the existing structures.
- Horse keeping permits are discontinued for this site.
Finding.
The Art Jury was in favor of a guest house of this size due to the size of the site, available landscape buffers, existing mature screen vegetation, the fact that this is largely an existing building which is to be converted, and relatively flat topography. Additionally, the Art Jury felt that the accessory building, in combination with the house, represented an acceptable level of building density on the site.
Johnson Property I.D.33.2.5
New Driveway/Trellis
The Art Jury APPROVED the driveway resurfacing and trellis subject to the following conditions:
Materials shall match existing materials in the rear yard.
Kleege Property I.D. 29.5.17
Repaint
The Art Jury DEFERRED the repaint for staff review and approval.
Lovemark Property I.D.29.5.19
Addition (274 sq. ft.)
The Art Jury APPROVED the project as submitted.
Shelley Property I.D.21.4.12
Trellis
The Art Jury APPROVED the project with the following condition:
Landscaping is required to screen the project from off-site. If for any reason the final, approved landscape installation does not meet this objective, the Association may require additional plantings, pursuant to Regulatory Code Section 42.0302. Any existing vegetation not shown and approved on the plans as “to be removed” shall be considered “Critical View” landscaping as defined in that regulation. Any trees or landscaping damaged or destroyed during construction or transplanting shall be replaced in-kind with new materials prior to Final Inspection of the landscaping.
Witous Property I.D.18.4.6
Preliminary Application: Pool Cabana (1,014 sq. ft.)
The Art Jury DEFERRED the project with the following comments:
- Review the site plan with the Fire Department.
- The Art Jury is not in favor of extending the driveway to provide fire access to this building.
- Depending on the details and the design, please consider two separate buildings, one as a cabana and one as a guest house (possibly attach the guest house to the main house).
- Screen the buildings with landscape.
ART JURY SITE VISITS:
The Art Jury made site visits from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. to the following locations:
Name
Address
ALLEN
BOWEN
BURNITZ
CONNOR
FILANC
HARRINGTON
HOLMLUND
HUMMEL
PO Box A, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Email: info@rsfassociation.org