Planning Commission Minutes 2019 01 10

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 10, 2019 Page 3 of 16 Zuccaro replied that it was being designed for two retail spaces with a lobby area. Hsu asked what space should be included in the parking calculations, particularly whether the basement space should be included in the calculation. Zuccaro stated that the PUD limited the basement space to storage, which could not be occupied. Zucca and Voltage had similar garage allowances on their PUDs. The applicant would have to come back through the PUD process if they wanted to use the basement for something other than storage. Hsu asked how the loading time limit would be enforced. Zuccaro replied that the PUD required the applicant to put up a sign. Violations would go through the typical enforcement process. Howe asked for the width of the alley beyond the projections. Brauneis clarified that the projections were encroaching into the setback space, not the alley. Brauneis asked if any other buildings came up to the property line. Zuccaro replied that there were structures that were not set back as far as 20 feet. Brauneis asked for additional questions. Seeing none, he invited the applicant to speak. Erik Hartronft, 950 Spruce Street in Louisville, stated that they had made significant changes to the project and called the project an opportunity to transform the ground floor from office space to a more retail -friendly storefront. He pointed out that there was a historic structure south of 712 & 722 Main, which the design responded to. The design also carried forward the architectural simplicity of the existing buildings from the 1960s and 1970s while reflecting current architectural styles. Hartronft noted that the building may be too small at this point to contain its current owner, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods. Other occupants were interested in the second - floor addition. Hartronft noted that offices generated sales for the downtown area and that the first floor could attract new retail. Hartronft described the materials. The proposal included warm and inviting materials on the ground floor, architectural nods to classic western architecture, elements that divided the mass of the building, and a two-story appearance from a sidewalk view. He also noted the proposal's attention to the rhythm and street music of varying height facades on the block. The back of the building featured a wall of stucco along the alley, which could display a mural and encourage pedestrian use and interest in the alley. Brauneis asked for questions of the applicant. Hsu asked if there was a stairwell on the rear south side. Hartronft confirmed.