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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-2001 DRB Minutes DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 19, 2001 MINUTES ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE Acting Chairperson, Jim Raznoff, called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m., and Jennifer Willems, the Recording Secretary noted the attendance. Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Dawn Smith Dan Glenn Karin Caroline,Assistant Planner Joanne Noel Bill Hanson Jennifer Willems,Recording Secretary Dick Pohl Nichole Wills Jim Raznoff Henry Sorenson Visitors Present Rob Pertzborn Jamie Lenon ITEM 2. PROJECT REVIEW A. Dunbar and Frazier Terrace Buildings MaSP/COA/DEV-#Z-01216- (Caroline) 450 East Main Street& 25 South Church Avenue �k A Major Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness Application with Deviations to allow the demolition of the existing building and the subsequent construction of a 13,640 square feet,two-story, retail/office building, a 23 space parking structure with 6 condominium units above, and enhancements to an existing parking lot. Planner Karin Caroline noted the project had been reviewed as an Informal Review. She reviewed the Site Plan for the DRB members, explaining the orientation and layout of the project. She reviewed concerns from the Informal Review and explained what the public would see from Church Avenue. She noted concerns of the walkway which connected the Jacobs Crossing Building with the Dunbar Building, and reviewed comments. She noted the project was well received by the DRB during the Informal review. Planner Caroline reviewed the Staff Report. She explained within the twenty-two parking stall lot,there is a proposal for new fencing. She stated that between the two buildings, Jacob's Crossing and Dunbar, there are transformers as stated in condition#5, and reviewed her recommendations as noted in the staff report. Planner Caroline pointed out the mechanical equipment on the site plan and noted the equipment needed to be painted to blend with the colors of the buildings. She stated that Historic Preservation Planner, Jim Jenks,proposed four additional conditions; she reviewed them. Mr. Jami Lenon and Mr. Rob Pertzborn joined the DRB. Design Review Board Minutes—November 19,2001 1 Ms. Smith asked if there was vehicular access underneath the walkway. Planner Caroline stated there was not. Ms. Noel stated her questions were about the deviations. She asked Planner Caroline how far into the street vision triangle the project was. Planner Caroline stated the intersection is controlled and noted the applicant was proposing to do a walkway for pedestrian access. She stated the Engineering Department and the Director of Public Service could not support this deviation. She noted that the City Commission did approve the deviation during their Informal Review, and noted in the future both Church and Wallace Streets will be signalized. Mr. Lenon reviewed the 50' street vision triangle on the site plan. Planner Caroline stated there will be no parking signs at key areas; it is just not signalized. Mr. Pertzbom stated funding has been approved for signals and are tentatively scheduled for 2003 or 2004.. Planner Caroline reviewed the screening on the existing parking lot. She noted the applicant is asking for a reduction in landscaping in this area. Mr. Pohl asked if there was an alternative location for the transformers. Mr. Lenon stated there was not. He stated the City's desire is for underground power but the consequence is the location of transformers. He stated the transformers have to be accessible from ground level. He stated he didn't know what Montana Power would allow for screening. Mr. Pohl suggested screening would be difficult and suggesting painting the transformers. Planner Caroline suggested trellises. Mr. Lenon stated he was not positive that there would be two transformers. He stated there is a possibility that one transformer could handle all three buildings. Mr. Raznoff asked if there were staff comments or comments during the informal review about the walkway between the two buildings. Planner Caroline stated there was not much negative talk about the building connections but that the walkway should be more elegant in design than proposal. She stated the color palette was a condition. Mr. Lenon thanked the DRB Board for taking time to meet with them. He stated they have made a conscience attempt to separate the two buildings, noting it will be the longest fagade on Main Street. He noted they have tried to create a different building style with different colors of brick so the building will stand on it's own,not just another smaller Jacob's Crossing. Mr. Lenon stated the three dimensional design of the Terrace Building is incomplete and noted the owner was not sure if he was going to build the building. He noted they will start construction in the spring and because of the tightness of the site,the Terrace Building construction would not start until the construction of the Dunbar Building is complete. He stated it is being presented as one site plan because it is all tied together. He stated all indications are that the 6 unit building will be built. He stated they have developed a schematic set of drawings for the Terrace Building. Mr. Lenon stated he apologized that he was unsure about the development of the Terrace Building. He stated the footprint of the building will not change. Design Review Board Minutes—November 19,2001 2 Ms. Smith asked the applicant if the he was looking for the DRB to support the building of the Frazier Building and then have them come back with the Terrace Building. Planner Caroline stated that could be a condition of the site plan approval. Mr. Lenon stated they would have liked to come before the Board with a full site plan but the owner was not sure if he could build the other building at this point. Mr. Pohl asked what the east elevation of the Jacobs Crossing Building looked like. Mr. Lenon explained that there were two window openings and the stairwell. He explained that there couldn't be more window openings on the Dunbar Building because the Jacob's Crossing Building had the windows. Mr. Lenon explained the property lines of the buildings. He noted there is common ownership. He stated the intent is to condominiumize the entire site. Mr. Raznoff asked how the Jacob's Crossing Building parking was approved. Planner Caroline stated the applicant would have had to pay cash in lieu of parking for spaces not provided. Planner Caroline stated there are two conditions in relation to the parking, she explained them. Ms. Noel stated she fully supported the project and liked the enhancement to the east end of town. She liked the pocket park under the walkway, the fagade of the Dunbar Building, noting the flavor of the fagade fits in with the rest of downtown. She stated the function and use works well. Mr. Pohl was very supportive of the project. He liked the landscaped elements that tie the buildings together, the architectural theme, and use of materials. Mr. Raznoff stated the development was very good and well thought out. He suggested he liked the diversity of the facades. He stated the balconies on the Jacobs Crossing Building have arched coverings and the Terrace Building had flat elements that project out as overhangs. Mr. Raznoff was thinking that a similar arch would tie the buildings together. MOTION: Mr Pohl moved, Ms. Smith seconded to approve the project with staff conditions outlined in the staff report, the Historic Preservation Planners four conditions, and accepting the deviations and adding the condition that the applicant shall bring back the Frazier Terrace Building site plan and/or elevations before the DRB for their review and approval prior to Final Site Plan approval. Ms. Smith asked about condition#7 &#16,the pedestrian lighting and tree grates. She stated there was no mention of the continuation of the type and style of what is currently going on. Planner Caroline stated the historic lighting will probably change south of the alley off Church Avenue since it is near the residential units above. She stated the tree grates would be incorporated into the conditions. Planner Caroline stated she would specify that with DRC. The motion carried unanimously, 4-0. Design Review Board Minutes—November 19,2001 3 ITEM 3. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Pohl moved, Ms. Noel seconded to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. R 4noff,Acting CWers Desi6 Review Board In Design Review Board Minutes—November 19,2001 4 ATTENDANCE ROSTER NOVEMBER 19, 2001 Those persons attending the Bozeman Design Review Board meeting are requested to sign the attendance roster. PLEASE PRINT neatly and legibly. NAME ADDRESS 2. 7 3. 7- 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.