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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-2000 DRB Minutes DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY,JUNE 27, 2000 - COMMISSION MEETING ROOM, CITY HALL, 411 EAST MAIN STREET 3:30 P.M. ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE Chairperson Ed McCrone called meeting to order at 3:30 P.M. and directed the Secretary to record the attendance. Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Melvin Howe Bill Hanson Jami Morris, Assistant Planner Ed McCrone Jim Raznoff John Sherman, Associate Planner Joanne Mannell Noel Dan Glenn Jennifer Willems, Recording Secretary Dick Pohl Henry Sorenson Visitors Present Lowell Springer for Springer Architects Jesse Sobrepena for Springer Architects John Daniels Ron Schmidt Tom Leeuprecht for Fullerton Architects Diane Stewart Phil Lang ITEM 2. MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2000 (Not Available) ITEM 3. PROJECT REVIEW A. Microtel Hotel MaSP/COA -#Z-0058 - (Sherman) 612 Nickles Drive A Major Site Plan Application with a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a new 60 unit motel for Microtel Inn and Suites. Chairperson Ed McCrone informed the DRB that this project was previously reviewed as an informal. Jesse Sobrepena, Lowell Springer and John Daniels joined the DRB. Associate Planner John Sherman presented the staff report and reviewed the four recommended conditions and the two additional items for review by DRB, noting that Guideline A-5 is important in that the existing trees are to be preserved and maintained. Planner Sherman made the architects aware that Guideline B-6, (Rooftop mechanical equipment should be screened). Preferably, screening should be incorporated into the roof form; however , it is not delineated and that they needed to confirm the screening. He also stated that additional landscaping in the interior parking lots is needed. Design Review Board Minutes-June 27,2000 1 Chairperson McCrone commented that Guideline A-1, interior parking landscaping, has not been met Planner Sherman agreed that more landscaping was needed. Mr. Springer stated they had addressed all comments that had been given at the informal and will comply with all of the conditions. Mr. Sobrepena presented different entryway angles and explained in which direction they applied. Mr. Daniels stated that the North 7`h entryway is at an angle which will read differently when seen from the freeway. Mr. Sobrepena discussed the elevation as shown on the colored plan that they displayed. Mr. Springer noted that every other room will have a protruding bay, four feet long and sixteen inches deep for a heating unit, and the rooms have been designed to accommodate them. Mr. Springer stated all previous comments were valuable and they are trying to improve the typical Microtel Motel but at the same time keep the look that Microtel wants. Mr. Pohl expressed his concern with the four end parking stalls, stating if they were rotated to make a regular driving isle, there would be more room for landscaping and organized parking. Planner Sherman presented the parking requirements for the conference area and motel rooms. Mr. Sobrepena stated that the materials they had with them were not exactly accurate for the landscaping. Planner Sherman asked that the retention area be adjusted so that plant materials can be added. Mr. Springer stated that the major roof elements had come out in the gable roof statements. Planner Sherman said the roof slope should be 6/12, and Mr. Springer said that they will make sure that the slope is correct. Planner Sherman pointed out the access drive that the Director of Public Service and MDT will be reviewing at the corner of Nichols Drive and North 7`h Avenue. Mr. Springer stated Morrison and Maierle will be conducting a traffic control analysis. Mr. Daniels explained the Microtel signature entryway includes three main gables, the Pedestrian Walkin, Lobby, and another entryway and a portico to cover patrons as they enter from their cars. A concern of the Board was that the entrances do not link together. Mr. Sobrepena stated that they meet fire code better with the current plan. Mr. Sorenson expressed his concerns that there is no paved sidewalk to one of the side entries. Mr. Sobrepena explained that the most recent plans indicate paving on that particular entryway but they are not readily available. Chairperson McCrone asked if the stone went around the entire building. Mr. Daniels said that it varies because of the slope. Mr. Springer stated stone covers the main level and then becomes siding with the beginning of a full story. Design Review Board Minutes-June 27,2000 2 Planner Sherman explained how much signage is allowed and that DRC requires a master stormwater plan as they are concerned with flooding problems. He explained that DRC would be looking into the culvert that drains from Walmart. Mr. Springer stated they will separate from any other encroachment with the grading and they will provide on-site retention of stormwater. He stated that the creek will be enhanced to lessen liability problems. Ms. Noel stated that she liked the rock on the facade, the color scheme worked well with the river rock, and she agreed that the parking spaces need to be rotated. Mr. Pohl concurred that he would like to see more landscaping. Mr. Sorenson stated it was awkward to approve a project that had three different drawings, he would like specific plans. Chairperson McCrone also agreed that it was hard to visualize the proposal without seeing specific plans. He asked Planner Sherman if the idea is well enough presented for him to make a decision without seeing a final plan. Planner Sherman stated he was comfortable with the proposal as presented today. MOTION: Chairperson McCrone called for a motion. Mr. Sorenson moved to recommend approval of the proposal to City Commission with staff conditions as presented as well as: 1. any exposed foundation area shall be covered with river rock to match that of the facade rock. this condition is intended to provide for a continuous band of river rock, skirting the building. 2. the rotation of the parking spaces on the southeastern parking lot to incorporate a landscape island. Mr. Pohl seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 2. ILX Addition MaSP/COA -#Z-0068 - (Morris) 31950 East Frontage Road A Major Site Plan Application with a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a 21,500 square foot addition to existing building and an additional 91 parking spaces. Ron Schmidt, Tom Leuprecht, Diane Stewart, and Phil Lang joined the DRB. Planner Jami Morris reviewed the staff report and the two recommended conditions. Chairperson McCrone questioned the 50 foot entryway corridor setback as it had not been changed since the original building was built but the code has changed. Planner Morris stated the 50 foot setback would apply to the front yard near the Frontage Road where landscaping would screen the parking area. She stated more trees and shrubs are required. Mr. Pohl asked if the parking count was based on the square footage of the building. Planner Morris stated there was ample parking shown, and the applicant had asked for more parking to meet their needs. Mr. Leuprecht showed photos of the building and also where additional landscaping is planned. Mr. Lang stated there will be a slight difference in configuration and roof line, they wish to create a new entrance on the east side for deliveries. In response to Mr. Pohl, Planner Sherman explained that there will have to be an acceptable storm water maintenance proposal for the DRC. Design Review Board Minutes-June 27,2000 3 MOTION: Mr. Sorenson moved to recommend approval of the proposal to the City Commission with staff conditions. Ms. Noel seconded motion. The motion carried unanimously. Addition to minutes - Announcement from Chairperson McCrone. He stated that this will be his last DRB meeting and introduced Dawn Smith who will be replacing him as a board member. ITEM 4. ADJOURNMENT Chai e o . urned the meeting at 4:50 mmz p Z 1 � (7� Ed cCrone, Chairperson Design Review Board Design Review Board Minutes-June 27,2000 4 ATTENDANCE ROSTER JUNE 27, 2000 Those persons attending the Bozeman Design Review Board meeting are requested to sign the attendance roster. PLEASE PRINT neatly and legibly. NAME ADDRESS 1. 2. SZE 5. �L-10-2 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 1.4. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.