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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-2001 DRB Minutes DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2001 MINUTES Recording Secretary, Jennifer Willems presented the DRB staff with an updated staff report and project information. The DRB reviewed the new material before the meeting started. ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE Vice Chairperson, Jim Raznoff, called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. and directed the secretary to record the attendance. MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Melvin Howe Henry Sorenson John Sherman, Associate Planner Jim Raznoff Bill Hanson Jami Morris, Assistant Planner Dawn Smith Joanne Mannell Noel Jennifer Willems, Recording Secretary Dan Glenn Dick Pohl ITEM 2. MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2001 Vice Chairperson called for corrections to the minutes of January 9, 2001. MOTION: Hearing none, Mr. Howe moved, Mr. Pohl seconded, to approve minutes as presented. The motion carried 4-0. ITEM 3. PROJECT REVIEW A. Northern Rockies Professional Center Zoning PUD-#Z-00171 - (Morris) Ellis Street �k A Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plan Application to allow 7 commercial lots to be developed as an office complex. Bayliss Ward and Gary Lusin,joined the DRB. Assistant Planner Jami Morris presented the project plans and reviewed the staff report. Mr. Pohl suggested slopes in the parking lot seem to be steep. Mr. Ward stated there is only one area of the parking lot which would reach a 7% grade. He noted the parking lot will be terraced down. Assistant Planner Caroline stepped in for DRB Secretary, Jennifer Willems, and assumed taking minutes. Ms. Smith asked if the DBR would see site plans for each of the lots. Planner Morris noted the site plan review will be done in-house. Design Review Board Minutes-February 13,2001 1 Ms. Smith expressed her concerns and suggested tabling the project until the next DRB meeting since the DRB received zoning packets but not subdivision packets. Mr. Glenn raised questions regarding surrounding developments. Planner Morris explained the adjacent Deaconess Annexation land and its phasing. Mr Glenn was concerned with the south edge of the property tying in with adjacent properties to the south. Planner Morris explained the surrounding zoning and why two different plans were presented. She explained the narrow median issue and fire concerns, noting fire concerns had been addressed. Mr. Ward stated the original concept plan were more green space for pedestrians, and better landscaping on each lot. He stated the curbs note actual lot lines, and anything within the curb is the lot owners responsibility to maintain,noting areas outside the curbs and common space is the associations responsibility. Mr. Ward explained the topography of the site and how it would allow for two-story buildings with walk out first floors. He noted the areas of terracing on the site plan, stating the grading plan is not final. Mr. Pohl asked about stormwater retention. Mr. Ward stated storm drains will conduct flows to the underground tank,noting half will flow one way and half the other. Mr. Pohl stated he would like to see a pedestrian friendly, open area surrounded only by cars. Mr. Glenn asked about the sliver of land between the proposed site and Highland Boulevard. Mr. Ward stated to his knowledge there is nothing planned and the City owns part along with individual property owners. Mr. Ward explained the history of Haggerty Lane, Ellis Street, and Highland Boulevard. Mr. Raznoff asked about Gallatin Valley Land Trust and trails. Mr. Ward showed where tentative trails could exist to the north and east of the property. Mr. Ward explained how the applicant will improve the gravel road to Comstock Street. Mr. Ward stated the parking exceeds the minimum standards because of medical uses and pointed out on the site plan where some drop off points are possible. Mr. Ward stated there will be no phasing. Mr. Ward stated there will be no phasing. Mr. Raznoff suggested the DRB members were not prepared to vote on the project and no action should be taken until further information is made available. Comments: Mr. Pohl would like see more usable pedestrian space and mentioned several species of plants that he would not recommend. Mr. Howe concurred with staff concerns and conditions,but felt a vote could be rendered. Design Review Board Minutes-February 13,2001 2 Ms. Smith stated the building guidelines were good and the landscaping will be"classier"than most around town,noting buildings will not appear massive because of the type of architecture. She proposed a day care as a possible business. Mr. Glenn expressed his main concerns and recommended different uses in the development like a small convenience store or coffee shop. Mr. Ward explained other uses like restaurants would require much more parking. Mr. Glenn stated he liked the relationship of the buildings and the fact they fronted on Ellis Street. Mr. Glenn noted he liked the idea of the parking and the buildings built higher than street level as not to be seen when driving on Ellis Street. Mr. Raznoff read conclusions of the staff report. He stated the open space issue is "O.K.". He noted the relationship of the buildings to the green space was not clearly shown. Mr. Ward stated the layout of the buildings is not guaranteed as shown on the site plan. He asked the DRB members if they wanted to continue the project. MOTION: Mr. Howe motioned, Ms. Smith seconded, to forward recommendation of approval with conditions in staff report. Ms. Smith seconded. Motion carried 4-1 with Mr. Glenn in position. Mr. Pohl and Mr. Glenn suggested adding a recommendation for increased open space. Mr. Raznoff suggested to include code provisions 13 & 14 as conditions to the project. MOTION: Mr. Pohl moved, Mr. Howe seconded, to amend the previous motion to include code provisions 13 & 14 as conditions and encouraged development of better people space in the common open space which could include some structure like a pavilion or a clock tower. The motion carried unanimously. ITEM 3. INFORMAL REVIEW A. Osco Drug Informal#I-0101- (Sherman) Southwest corner of Main Street and 19`h Avenue �k An Informal Review Application submitted for advice and comment for the demolition of an existing structure and the construction of a 16,784 sq. ft. commercial building. Todd Parker,joined the DRB. Planner Sherman reviewed the project and staff report. He explained after the demolition of the Ford dealership,MDT will be purchasing some right of way. Planner Sherman explained the access in and out from Main Street, noting MDT will have control of ingress/egress. He stated the parking is proposed with 70 spaces,noting only 50 are required. Planner Sherman stated some of the parking may need to be removed because of the right of way on Babcock Street. Design Review Board Minutes-February 13,2001 3 He stated the applicant would like more than the allowable extra 20% for signage. Planner Sherman stated more landscaping and a clear pedestrian route thru the parking lot is needed. He suggested building closer to the street to break up the long facade. Discussion: Mr. Pohl had concerns regarding pedestrian circulation and access to Babcock Street. He stated the ingress from Main Street enters into the main entrance of the building and is not safe. Mr. Glenn stated the corner is very visible and prominent, saying a lot about Bozeman to visitors. He stated the building is like a strip store, a box building in a sense,noting the corners are the most prominent and say the most about your town. Ms. Smith stated it appears Osco has started with a cheap building design and site layout which is not typical of what we want for Bozeman. Mr. Howe stated the applicant should have brought in the actual elevations, not the ones which were submitted, noting a glaring deficiency, and not good architecture. Mr. Raznoff stated the current flat roof design on the existing Osco leaks noting the site needs to incorporate roof lines which are not flat. He stated there should be more windows along the facade. Mr. Glenn suggested an ice cream counter(as in old time) to break up the main facade. Planner Sherman suggested looking at North 7t'Avenue and Main Street's Rocky Mountain Roasters, for architectural design and corner buildings. DRB is willing to review the project in another Informal Review to consider changes before proceeding with a formal application. ITEM 4. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mry..qylenn moves,Mr. Raznoff seconded to adjourn. r; Jim kaznoff, is airperson De gn Review d Design Review Board Minutes-February 13,2001 4 ATTENDANCE ROSTER FEBRUARY 13, 2001 Those persons attending the Bozeman Design Review Board meeting are requested to sign the attendance roster. PLEASE PRINT neatly and legibly. NAME 7 ADDRESS 2zC� 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16, 17. 18. 19. 20.