HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-24-18 DRB Minutes (Draft)
Design Review Board
Wednesday, October 24th | 5:30 pm | City Hall, Commission Room | 121 N. Rouse Ave.
A. 05:30:52 PM (00:00:31) Call meeting to order and Roll Call
Present Were:
Ethan Barlow
Mark Hufstetler (Chair)
Scott Friemuth
Peter Costanti
Troy Scherer
Sarah Rosenberg (Planning Staff)
B. Changes to the Agenda
C. 05:31:16 PM (00:00:55) Minutes
9.26.18 Minutes (PDF)
o 9.26.18 Video Link
05:31:22 PM (00:01:01) MOTION to approve minutes: Ethan Barlow
06:01:21 PM (00:03:14) MOTION SECONDED: Pete Costanti
05:31:32 PM (00:01:11) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries
D. 05:31:43 PM (00:01:22) Public Comment
Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time
for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will
also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that
item. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
E. Action Items
1. 05:32:29 PM (00:02:08) 18287 16 Willson Site Plan (Rosenberg)
(Continued from 9.12.18 DRB Meeting)
A Site Plan application to allow the construction of eight residential structures containing 16
townhouses unit with a detached garage and guest room and associated site improvements.
18287 Staff Report
18287 Project Narrative
18287 Plans & Renderings
Planner, Sarah Rosenberg, introduced the applicant and representatives for the proposed project and
summarized the development application. Rosenberg reviewed previous iterations of the design to
show how it has changed as well as public comment received.
05:36:34 PM (00:06:13) Mike Stagner of Williams Homes provided a presentation on behalf of the
applicant. Stagner explained that the design team for the project responded to concerns and comments
regarding: repetition of floorplan, scale and massing, site plan monotony, repetition and scale of
entrances and stairs, materials, windows/glazing and alley impacts. Stagner addressed these concerns
one at a time during his presentation.
05:48:00 PM (00:17:39) Lowell Springer of Springer Architect Group presented on behalf of the project.
Springer stated that they’ve almost redesigned the entire project since their last meeting with the
Design Review Board. Springer provided some additional detail on the design and material changes for
the project.
06:02:20 PM (00:31:59) Board members took turns directing questions to staff members and the project
representatives. Questions regarded structure size, guest house/ADU requirements, parking, pedestrian
connectivity and landscaping.
06:30:26 PM (01:00:05) Public Comment Re: 16 Willson:
06:30:37 PM (01:00:16) Tony Thatcher (405 N. Willson) thanked the DRB and City Staff on modifying the
initial submittal for the proposed project. Thatcher stated that the increased traffic in the narrow alley is
his primary concern.
06:32:58 PM (01:02:37) Karen Filipovich (426 N. Grand) voiced her appreciation for the changes
incorporated since the last public meeting. Filipovich also voiced concerns regarding the alley, the lack
of variance in the size and stature of the structures as well as balcony materials to address privacy
concerns.
06:35:05 PM (01:04:44) Rachel Roberts (426 N. Grand) objected to the use of corrugated metal on the
building as she didn’t feel it fit the character of the neighborhood. Roberts also stated she felt that the
flat roof on one of the structures should be eliminated and that the structures in the alley were too tall.
06:36:03 PM (01:05:42) Linda Anders Clay (425 N. Grand) voiced concerns regarding the mass and style
of the structures in comparison to the rest of the neighborhood.
06:37:06 PM (01:06:45) Chris Clay (425 N. Grand) voiced concerns regarding the scale of the structures.
Clay stated that if these structures were on a site plan showing the surrounding area, it would be clear
that the size does not fit within the neighborhood. Clay also voiced concern regarding the repetition of
the design.
06:39:24 PM (01:09:03) Board members worked around the dais to provide comments and feedback
regarding the project prior to making a motion.
07:08:56 PM (01:38:35) MOTION to approve the 16 Willson, application 18287, the 16 unit townhouse
development as per comments from city staff: Ethan Barlow
07:09:30 PM (01:39:09) MOTION SECONDED: Scott Friemuth
07:09:36 PM (01:39:15) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries
F. 07:10:17 PM (01:39:56) FYI/Discussion
1. Future Agenda Items
G. 07:10:26 PM (01:40:05) Adjournment
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