Planning Commission Minutes 1999 01 12

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problems. They would prefer that condition #4 be removed, but they will comply if the Commission wishes. Betty Solek asked if the finish on the metal was a baked-on enamel or if it has to be painted. It is baked-on. She spoke with Kent Freed regarding the mulch. He clarified that in the areas where there is no planting, they would like to use the rock mulch. She would prefer that they use blue fescue grass because of the heat of the rock mulch. Would the Applicant feel OK with that as a condition? Pavers would be best. Ms. Solek is also concerned about the north and east access road and would like to see porous pavement. Mr. Freed explained that the access road is also a delivery area. Chris Pritchard asked Staff how many compact parking spaces are on the site - 20%. Some discussion ensued about the sizes of the compact spaces. Mr. Pritchard asked what American Variseal manufactures. They make O-ring seals. Are there any special ventilation needs? No. Robert McAllister asked, regarding Condition #6, is the Applicant willing to make a commitment regarding color tonight? Yes. The samples are here tonight. Mr. Boulet feels there is far too much standing seam metal, enough so as to be monotonous, on the western elevation. That wall is completely undifferentiated. He feels there needs to be a different material on the vertical wall, and the roof needs to be broken up. The Applicant feels that the elevation drawings are deceiving because they reduce everything to one plane. He disagrees that changing the material is going to help, and that the intention is not displayed on the elevation drawing, but it is on the perspective. Discussion ensued. Bottom line, Mr. Boulet feels strongly about this. Mr. Pritchard asked if 21 was correct for the percentage of metal to exist on the building. Yes Staff Summary: Staff recommends approval with 9 Conditions. They stand with their recommendation regarding lighting. If the Commission is willing to leave some wall packs, Staff feels particularly that the packs on the east elevation are unnecessary. With regard to materials, Condition #5 could be eliminated if the Commission approves the colors. Applicant Summary: Cliff Goldstein, General Manager for American Variseal. He passed around pictures of other corporate buildings. He hoped that approval could be gained tonight and expressed frustration with not having clear guidelines for building design, and the amount of time approval is taking. Public Hearing Closed/Commission Discussion: Page 8