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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-1996 DRB Minutes SPECIAL MEETING DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1996 CITY COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL, 411 EAST MAIN 3:30 P.M. Item 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE Chairperson Cliff Chisholm called the meeting to order. Members present were Roger Cruwys, Cliff Chisholm, Walt Willett, Rich Noonan, and Ed McCrone. Members absent were Kim Walker, Mara-Gai Katz, and Paul Gleye. Staff present were Dean Patterson, Andrew Epple, and Carol Schott. Visitors present were Thomas Bourdeaux, Joan Rudberg, Velma McMeekin, Al Borrego, and Tom Clark Item 2. CONTINUED PROJECT REVIEW A. Bozeman Warehouses MiSP/COA Z-9690 - (Patterson, Finke) 619 North Church - A Minor Site Plan with a Certificate of Appropriateness Application to allow the construction of a 3 unit office/ manufacturing building. Chairperson Cliff Chisholm noted that there was one item on the special meeting agenda. He asked Planner Dean Patterson to update the DRB, members on the status of the project. After Planner Patterson reviewed the current status, Mr. Tom Bourdeaux indicated that the shed referenced in the Staff report had already been relocated. Planner Patterson reviewed Staff's concerns. (Staff report on file at the Planning Office.) Mr. Bourdeaux indicated the band around the bottom of the building will be cedar with a drip cap. Planner Patterson reviewed the five recommended conditions. He noted that DRB will make the final decision, along with DRC, on this project. He reviewed the appeals process. Chairperson Chisholm explained the discussion portion of the meeting would be roundtable among the members with questions and comments for Planner Patterson in regard to the Staff report. He noted that Mr. Bourdeaux would have a chance to ask questions and comment after the roundtable discussion. Chairperson Chisholm inquired as to the decision made by the DRC. Planner Patterson noted that DRC had conditionally approved the project. He noted that the vacated street easement was a concern as was providing infrastructure for the street. Also storm water drainage was an issue. Walt Willett inquired why the garage door on the north elevation will be a code problem. Planner Patterson explained. Roger Cruwys asked for clarification on the retention ponds and drainage. Ed McCrone inquired if the landscaping shown on the site plan is existing or planned. Planner Patterson and Mr. Bourdeaux concurred that it is planned. Planner Patterson explained the landscaping in the rear yard, including the existing cottonwoods, would count for 5 landscaping points. Mr. McCrone inquired about the width of the remaining easement. Planner Patterson noted it was 30', centered on the property line. Rich Noonan inquired about the colors for the exterior elevations. Mr. Bourdeaux noted that the trim (casements) would be 3 or 4 different colors that will compliment the roof such as forest green, brown, and brick red. Discussion ensued on landscaping. Mr. Bourdeaux explained the columnar plantings on the north elevation. Mr. Cruwys noted that the plantings might grow poorly due to their location on the north elevation. Chairperson Chisholm asked if the plantings could be right up to the easement line. Planning Director Andrew Epple noted that the 30' easement is needed for City maintenance vehicles to access the creek and that taller plantings along the easement could be damaged by the vehicles. Discussion ensued on the width of the easement, moving the driveway, and providing vegetative material for breaking the long facade. Chairperson Chisholm asked for another roundtable discussion on Staff's conditions. He noted that he was in favor of the galvanized steel siding as it is appropriate for a farming area. He was concerned about the brightness of the steel when it is new. He discussed the roof form suggested by Staff. He supported a softening of the east elevation with vegetation instead. Planner Patterson explained the two options Staff had suggested. Discussion ensued which included a concern about the west wing's awkward roof form colliding into the main roof. Mr. Noonan was concerned about the landscaping and the brightness of the new building. He suggested that vegetation would break up the brightness. He noted the design of the building itself was appropriate. Mr. Cruwys concurred with Mr. Willett. He suggested using awnings around the east side. He concurred that the landscaping is a concern. He suggested moving the driveway right up to the property line, thereby giving more landscaping area on the north side of the building. He questioned the choice of trees as Black Walnut trees don't do very well here. Planning Director Epple noted that Black Walnut trees are allowed in the Municipal Code, however a landscape architect is required to approve the landscape plan before it is approved. Mr. McCrone noted that the trees on the north elevation are in the driveway. Mr. Bourdeaux noted that the trees are the architect's error and are not planned to be located there. Mr. McCrone continued that the galvanized steel does come in various grades which may have a different shade. Planner Patterson suggested using chemicals to artificially age the metal and soften the brightness. Mr. Bourdeaux noted that he was willing to plant whatever was required for landscaping. He was concerned about switching the roof around so the gable would be on the east elevation. He preferred that the roof design be the way it was presented. Chairperson Chisholm inquired about the intent to plant in excess of code standards for the caliper of the trees. He asked Mr. Bourdeaux if he would be willing to exceed the code on the east facade to facilitate faster screening. Planning Director Epple suggested specifying a caliper minimum and height. Mr. Bourdeaux noted that signage would also break up that facade. Chairperson Chisholm moved to approve the project with conditions #1, #2, and #5, (eliminating #3 and #4) and with the addition of #6 --- the access road will be moved to within 1' of the north property line to make more room for plantings, and #7 --- along the east elevation, the plantings shall be a minimum of 2" - 2 1/2" caliper and 10' high for the trees and 4' high for shrubs; along the north elevation, shrubs shall be a minimum of 4' high; and along the east elevation, a 4' wide foundation planting shall be installed. Mr. Cruwys seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Planner Patterson asked for clarification of the foundation plantings as to whether they were in addition to performance points and if they were to cover the total expanse. Chairperson Chisholm noted that the doors and windows should not be covered. Mr. Cruwys suggested using groupings. Chairperson Chisholm started discussion on moving the driveway nearer to the property line. DRB concluded that moving it would allow a little more space for plantings. Planner Patterson began a discussion on the trash enclosures as presented by Mr. Bourdeaux. Mr. Bourdeaux indicated that he would fence it with wood if DRB desired; the Board approved the submitted drawings. Motioned carried 5 - 0. Item 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned. Cliff hisholm, Chairperson Design Review Board