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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-1997 DRB Minutes DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NOVEMBER 12, 1997 MINUTES ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE Chairperson Kim Walker called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. She directed the secretary to record the attendance. Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Visitors Present Roger Cruwys Mara-Gai Katz Dave Skelton Linda Bell Ed McCrone Carol Schott Kraig Kempt Henry Sorenson, Jr. Brian Tolstedt Paul Gleye Walt Willett Kim Walker ITEM 2. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 28, 1997,MEETING Chairperson Walker asked for corrections or additions to the minutes. Several corrections were made and so noted by the secretary. Mr. Willett moved, Mr. Cruwys seconded,that the minutes be approved as corrected and amended. The motion carried 6-0. ITEM 3. PROJECT REVIEWS A. Kempt Additions COA\Dev#Z-97166 - (Strahn) 402 West Cleveland Street - A Certificate of Appropriateness Application with Deviations to allow the renovation of the existing garage for a mudroom and stairway to the basement, a rear addition for use as a kitchen expansion and a new bedroom, and a full basement. Linda Bell and Kraig Kempt joined the DRB. Since Historic Preservation Officer Derek Strahn had a conflict, Senior Planner Dave Skelton presented the application. Be noted the two deviations requested were from the Zone Code- 1)to allow the expansion of the nonconforming garage structure, and 2) to allow a portion of the new addition to encroach into the required corner side yard setback. He noted there are two boiler plate conditions and no public opinion has been expressed. (Staff Report on file in the Planning Office.) Chairperson Walker asked for questions from the Board of Staff. Mr. McCrone asked for a further explanation of the deviations, which Planner Skelton provided,noting that the property has two front yards and the Zone Code allows for a fifteen foot corner side yard on the secondary front yard. He continued that the mudroom encroaches into the 4th Avenue front yard, and the parking area and driveway encroach into the corner side yard setback. Chairperson Walker asked for an explanation of the corner side yard setback, which Planner Skelton provided. Design Review Board Minutes-November 12,1997 1 Mr. Cruwys noted that there currently is no parking by the garage. Planner Skelton explained that two parking spaces as well as the proposed improvements are required to bring the property up to code. Chairperson Walker asked the applicant and her client if they are comfortable with the conc,itions. Ms. Bell responded the conditions are acceptable. Mr. Cruwys asked about the parking space width. Ms. Bell noted the width is a code requirement. Mr. Cruwys suggested using grass Crete in the parking area. Mr. Willett noted this improvement will be more in scale with the rest of the neighborhood. The garage does stick out like a sore thumb,therefore he suggested using a sloped roof. Ms. Bell noted that the Historic Preservation Officer preferred the flat roof. Mr. Sorenson noted the improvements are in keeping with the spirit of the neighborhood. Mr. Gleye noted it is an excellent project and in keeping with the spirit of the Conservation Overlay District, Mr. McCrone and Chairperson Walker concurred with Mr. Gleye. Mr. Gleye moved, Mr. McCrone seconded,to approve the application as recommended by Staff. The motion carried 6-0. ITEM 4. INFOâ–ºRMAL REVIEW A. American Bank Informal#I-9758 - (Skelton) 1612 & 1632 West Main Street - An Informal Review for advise and comment on site improvements. Brian Tolstedt joined the DRB. Senior Planner Dave Skelton presented the application, noting it is a proposal to bring the architectural context of the bank and the Petcetera building closer together. Mr. Tolstedt explained the proposed changes,noting his client wishes to soften the buildings with landscaping, and tie the two buildings together architecturally with the use of similar materials, such as Dryvit, neutral colors, and a metal roof. His client also is proposing site improvements to address vehicular traffic and better pedestrian access between the two buildings. Mr. McCrone asked if they'd thought about one-way traffic. Mr. Tolstedt noted two-way traffic exists and demonstrated the existing and proposed traffic patterns and accesses, explaining the moving of the entrance to the main bank building from the north elevation to the west elevation. Discussion followed on the existing and proposed parking patterns. Mr. Cruwys asked about the 59 parking spaces shown on the plan when only 28 are required. Mr. Tolstedt noted that his client wants as much parking as possible. Mr. Cruwys suggested eliminating one access, reorienting the parking, and thereby saving the other tree. Mr. Tolstedt Design Review Board Minutes-November 12,1997 2 didn't think his client would approve that idea. Mr. Cruwys noted it would eliminate only 10 parking spaces. Chairperson Walker noted there is not enough open space shown. Planner Skelton noted that none is required except in the required yard setbacks and interior parking lot for off-street parking in a B-2 district. Mr. Cruwys suggested the dogwood be replaced with a street tree such as a linden and the mountain ash should be replaced with a street or parking lot tree. Mr. Willett asked if Mr. Tolstedt was aware of the informal that was done on the adjoining property to the east a few weeks ago. Mr. Tolstedt noted he was aware of the proposal, he has a copy of it, and he considered it with this proposal. Mr. Cruwys noted that parking is a problem at Beaver Pond Plaza. Planner Skelton noted that the Montana Department of Transportation representative had voiced a concern at DRC this morning on the access, favoring a shared access between American Bank and Beaver Pond Plaza even though it would require the moving of the Beaver Pond Plaza sign. Chairperson Walker concurred with Mr. Cruwys about saving the tree. Discussion followed on the amount of asphalt being proposed and the possibility of joint parking with the property to the west. Mr. Cruwys suggested that the owners of Beaver Pond Plaza and American Bank meet to discuss shared parking and access. He also suggested phasing the improvements. Mr. Tolstedt noted his client wanted to get the site improvements approval for this year, but, since the season is late, will do all improvements with one application. Chairperson Walker noted that DRB will see the COA when it is submitted to the Planning Office. Mr. Gleye noted that DRB did not impose the proposed style,however, it does fit Bozeman. He feels the proposed changes make the building look worse. He asked if the existing bank building could be redone in the "Bozeman" style, similar to Petcetera. Mr. McCrone noted the changes de-emphasize the building. Mr. Willett likes the proposal. Mr. Sorenson noted the existing building is crystalline in shape and hard to remodel. Mr. Cruwys urged Mr. Tolstedt to try to save the second tree. Chairperson Walker concurred. Mr. Sorenson noted that the lowering of the roof of the bank building loses the focal point, and suggested keeping some height to maintain the focal point. Mr. Tolstedt noted the small building is being up-scaled to be more compatible with the bank building. Design Review Board Minutes-November 12,IN7 3 ITEM 5. DISCUSSION ITEM A. Proposed DRB By-Laws Chairperson Walker noted that minutes need not be taken during this portion of the meeting. ITEM 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned following a discussion of the by-laws. -­x. Kim a ker, Chairperson, Design Review Board r` Design Review Board Minutes-November 12,1997 4