Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 09 08

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 11, 2011 Page 6 of 9 continued with a discussion of the arches, color, banding and varied height of the buildings. He concluded by stating his agreement with the two conditions presented by staff rd and if the 3 condition is added then he will work with staff to meet the condition. Commission questions of Applicant: Lipton discussed the following with Van Pelt: 1) the long expansion of the building, 2) window treatments (glazing), 3) how the color is incorporated into the concrete walls (painted vs. stained) and 4) circulation of the site. Van Pelt provided more detailed information about the long expansion and the use of the 5, 7 and 12 foot step backs on the buildings. He also stated the step back area will be the darker color. Brauneis expressed an interest in reducing the parking area size. McCartney state a reduction in the parking requirement would be difficult because of the requirement in the IDDSG. Brauneis asked what ‘green’ building features will be used in the construction of the building. Van Pelt stated the owner/operator of the building is very interested in energy conservation ideas which would enable them to keep the energy bills as low as possible. Just a few of the energy conservation measure include R38 insulation, R19 walls and the use of sky lighting. Public Comment: Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Chokecherry Dr. welcomed the Allen Company to Louisville and thanked the company for selecting Louisville as the place to bring their company. He stated his interest in the comments made by Commissioner Brauneis regarding parking reduction. He suggested the topic would be a good discussion for the Planning Commission at another meeting. Summary Comments and Request from Staff and/or Applicant No additional comments from either staff or the applicant. Closed Public Hearing – Planning Commission Discussion Loo welcomed the Allen Company to Louisville. She stated she continues to be concerned with the massing of the building and is not confident the indentation and coloring will be enough to break it up. Russell stated he is not concern with the massing. He stated his support of the project. Lipton stated his support of the project and it will be a nice addition to the CTC. He also reminded staff of the requirement for color rendering to be included in the meeting packet. He suggested the continuation of the discussion regarding parking to be included in another meeting. Sheets stated she supports the project and she will work on the wording for a third condition.