Planning Commission Minutes 2015 03 12

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 12, 2015 Page 7 of 23 remainder of the site, if approved, will include a pedestrian hardscape area, landscaped setback areas, and landscaped drainage facilities. PARKING: The CDDSG does not provide parking guidelines for institutional uses of this nature; however, Section 17.20.020 does have parking guidelines for hospitals of three spaces per two beds. That translates to 72 spaces recommended for the proposed 48 bed facility. The applicant is proposing 70 parking spaces, or 2.92 spaces per two beds. The applicant has provided an analysis of its parking needs based on staffing levels indicating 70 spaces will be adequate. Staff finds this arrangement satisfactory. ARCHITECTURE: The majority of the building exterior would be exterior insulated finishing system (EIFS) panels of various shades of beige. The EIFS panels have the appearance of stucco, and would be accented by stone veneer at the base of the building and a green metal parapet cap. The main entrance is proposed to be on the south elevation, with a secondary entrance at the back to access the courtyard area. The proposed building includes significant horizontal articulation and vertical articulation provided by gable facades along the front of the building. Windows would be repeated at regular intervals. The main entrance would be accented by the porte-cochere. The proposed building will be 26.5 feet tall which is below the maximum permitted height of 35 feet in the CDDSG. All roof mounted mechanical equipment will be screened by the roof parapet. The ends of the side wings have sizeable blank walls with no glazing. Staff recommends a condition, which the applicant has agreed to, that additional texture be added to the walls. Staff recommends either ghost windows or additional stick -work to match the style of the building. The trash and generator enclosures shall be constructed of durable materials such as stone, brick, or metal with dark finishes in compliance with section 6.1(F) of the CDDSG. LANDSCAPING: The landscaping has been placed to screen the parking lot from the public view point and to provide a buffer between adjacent land uses. The drainage for the site will be accommodated in three detention ponds along the southern side of the site. The detention ponds will be seeded with native seeding. The parking area will include landscaped islands separating parking bays. The landscape plan as submitted complies with the CDDSG. The drainage and utilities plans have been reviewed by Public Works and they have found it satisfactory. SIGNS: The applicant is proposing a monument sign at the main entrance. The proposed monument sign and any additional signs will comply with the CDDSG. LIGHTING: The applicant has submitted a lighting plan which includes wall lights on the building and pole lighting in the parking lot. The lights meet the specifications of the CDDSG. O'Connell makes motion to enter three emails into the record. Seconded by Tengler. Passed by voice vote. Commission Questions of Staff. - O'Connell asks about institutional use on the property. Could future tenants and owners be able to use the property as an institutional use as well? Do you have a definition for institutional use for PC? Robinson answers yes, it is tied to this specific parcel. It does not cover any other parcels in Centennial Valley. When it goes to City Council, there will be an amendment to the development agreement for Centennial Valley giving more detail. It will be zoned for institutional use. Tengler asks for examples of institutional use. Robinson answers examples include general use medical facilities, civic uses, schools, and day care. O'Connell says the Comp Plan includes a mix of uses tailored to a specific area. Why do we want institutional in that area?