City Council Agenda and Packet 2018 04 17

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City Council Meeting Minutes March 20, 2018 Page 5 of 19 Height — Comprehensive Plan • Mixed-use "Center" • Building heights of 2-3 stories • Ground floor activated by primary retail • Promote health of Downtown through traditional development pattern and pedestrian scaled redevelopment Height — PUD Criteria • Appropriate relationship to the surrounding area • Appropriate density, site relationship and bulk • Design — materials, colors, lighting • Compliance with Design Standards • Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan • Architectural compatibility with surrounding designs and harmonious transitions and scale in character in areas of different planned uses • Contribution to a mix of styles within the City Height — Policy Considerations • 1 and 2 stories at Main St. to reflect the varied height of buildings along Main St. and to complement the adjacent buildings • The third story is setback 40-49 feet from Main St., 37.9 feet from the alley and comprises 50% of the building footprint • FAR of 1.87 • Architectural interest through the use of colors, materials and window glazing • 3rd story is more subdued and has less window glazing than 1st and 2nd stories • Building steps at the alley • Adds architectural variation in Downtown • Existing ground floor office uses will be relocated to 2nd and 3rd stories and ground floor is activated with retail space • Recessed entries, 1 and 2 stories along Main St. & significant window glazing facilitate a pedestrian friendly design • Increase in commercial uses and retention of 80+ employees downtown to support local business SRU Criteria Compliance 1. Comp Plan: Outdoor seating contributes to a "healthy & vibrant" Downtown Garage parking facilitates all parking needs being met on site and with alley loaded access. 2. Economic Compatibility with Surrounding Character: Overall project retains 80+ employees to support local businesses. Project replaces ground floor office space with retail. Outdoor eating compatible with other restaurants that offer outdoor seating on site and in the Main St. patios. 3. Internal Efficiency: All parking needs met onsite. Increased walkway on Main St. Drainage, sewer and water facilities. 4. External Effects: Limitation on outside patio use (closes at 12 am & no amplified music). No nearby residences. No light spill. 5. Pedestrian Circulation: Increased sidewalk width adjacent to the building. 32