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Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is composed of seven (7) members and one (1) alternate member appointed by the Planning Commission. The ARC typically holds regular meetings at 5:30 pm on the first and third Monday of each month to issue decisions on major architectural and landscape design applications and advise the Planning Commission, City Council and Planning staff on architectural and landscape design issues.
ARC Members:
- Lance O'Donnell, Chair (Term expires June 30, 2026)
- Jacqueline Thomas, Vice Chair (Term expires June 30, 2026)
- John Walsh (Term expires June 30, 2027)
- Dan Thompson (Term expires June 30, 2027)
- Jim Harlan (Term expires June 30, 2027)
- Anna Bastin (Term expires June 30, 2027)
- Russell (Russ) MacDonald (Term expires June 30, 2027)
- Danny Castro, Alternate Member (Term expires June 30, 2027)
Staff Liaison:
- Ken Lyon, RA, Principal Planner (760) 323-8245 ext. 8786
Meeting & Agenda Translations & Interpreters:
Meeting agendas and minutes will be translated into Spanish upon request. If you require the assistance of a Spanish translator or American Sign Language interpreter to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior to the meetings.
A pedido las agendas y los minutos de las reuniones se pueden traducir al Español. Si necisita la asistencia de un traductor de Español o intérprete en Lenguaje De Señas para participar en la reunion, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de las reuniones.
Want to Serve on the Architectural Review Committee?
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Architectural Review Committee Public Comments
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Archival Documents:
Previous Meetings and Agenda Packets: LaserFiche Portal
Agendas:
All previous and current Agendas: LaserFiche Portal
Minutes:
All previous and current Minutes: LaserFiche Portal
Documents:
- Architectural Review Committee Agendas
- Public Meeting Schedule: 2024
- Architectural Review Committee Rules of Procedure