City Council Agenda and Packet 2007 09 04

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According to the IDDSG, properties :larger than 5 acres are permitted 3 access points. Because this property is larger than 5 acres in size (5.65 acres), they are permitted the 3 access points. Parking and Circulation The proposed development exceeds the minimum parking ratio of 2.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet as required by the IDDSG. Lot 2 allows for 90 standard parking spaces and 2 handicapped spaces for a total of 92 parking spaces, or a parking ratio of 2.89 spaces per 1,000 square feet. Lot 3 allows for 86 standard parking spaces and 2 handicapped spaces for a total of 88 parking spaces, or a parking ratio of 2.77 spaces per 1,000 square feet. While sufficient parking availability may bye reviewed in conjunction with tenant finish permits, staff supports the parking ratios as being able to address the anticipated parking demand of a flex occupancy. The applicant has also provided adequate area for bicycle parking located near the entry of each building. There is bicycle parking available for a total of 18 bicycles. Landscaping Landscape coverage meets the required 25% of the lot area as required by the IDDSG. The caliper and number of landscape materials reflect compliance with the IDDSG with regard to parking lot, streetscape, and side property minimum standards. Building Architecture In accordance with the IDDSG, buildling massing is reduced in scale through variations in color, step backs in the building footprint, and variation in roof forms. The building is proposed to be constructed of tilt-up, site cast, painted, concrete panels. The building panels will be defined architecturally with reveals and will be painted with a base color and an accent color. A store front system will provide two patterns of glazing where panels are recessed. As an architectural baseline, all building entries are to bf; accented with metal entry roofing elements, pedestrian plaza and associated amenities such as pedestrian furniture, and bike racks. This project, which is under the samE: ownership as the building to the west, will be designed to match that architecture of that existing building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of a Final Subdivision Plat and Final PUD Development Plan for Lots 2 and 3, Block 4, the Business Center at CTC, Replat D, without condition. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Resolution No.21, Series 2007, recommends approval by the Planning Commission of a Final Subdivision Plat known as The Business Center at C.T.C. Replat E, and a Final PUD Development Plan located at Lots 2 ,and 3, Block 4, the Business Center at CTC, Replat D, without condition. The Commission. may approve (with or without conditions), continue or deny the request. 3