Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2008 09 11

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The applicant, Eric Schulz, is requesting approval of an amendment to the existing PUD to demolish and reconstruct the existing accessory building to incorporate a second floor for a production studio for Gaiam. The existing accessory building is a 7,040 square foot single story structure that is 12 feet in height. If approved, the applicant will rebuild the accessory structure to include a second story for a total building height of 30 feet — for a total building addition of 1,600 square feet. This height does not exceed the maximum building height of the main building which is 30'4". According to the application, the rebuilt structure is to be used as a production studio for the fitness videos produced by Gaiam. There will also be a gym included on the mezzanine that will be used both for production and the employees. Because there is no change to the footprint of the building there will not be any reduction in parking or any change to the existing grading or drainage. STAFF REVIEW: PUD Development Plan: The PUD amendment is for the rebuild of the accessory building only, therefore there are no other modifications to the remainder of the site, which includes 502 parking spaces and a 141,677 square foot building. Site Plan There are no plans to modify the existing footprint of the building, so the site plan of the development will remain almost entirely intact. There are some modifications to the landscaping surrounding the building, primarily the removal of the sod on the southwest corner, replacing it with a boulder and rock garden. There will also be a new sidewalk placed on the southwest corner of the building that will provide additional access to the building. Building Architecture The existing building is a single story stucco structure which contains one window, two access doors and two overhead doors. The proposed structure is a two story structure with a storefront appearance with split -faced and smooth -faced CMU treatments. The store front treatments include a timber trellis, reclaimed timber canopy, and stucco framing around large windows (both first floor and second floor). The proposed materials are consistent with the standards of the Commercial Development Design Standards and Guidelines (CDDSG). Signage and Lighting A new sign is not included in this package, but the rebuilt building will include new lighting elements on the building. These lighting elements are shown on Page El of the submittal plan set. The lights are downcast lighting and will not have a detrimental impact on the surrounding properties as the light does not spill outside of the property boundaries. The downcasting fixtures conform to the requirements found in the Commercial Development Design Standards and Guidelines (CDDSG). There will not be additional lighting nor modifications to the lighting in the parking lot. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 2