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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBD - 2011 - 04_15CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Minutes CITY OF ALLEN Called Meeting April 15, 2011 ATTENDANCE: Ogden "Be" Bass, AICP, Director of Planning and Development John Baumgartner, PE, Director of Engineering Tim Dentler, BLA, Ll, Director of Parks and Recreation Bret McCullough, CBO, Building Official Michael Orr, Citizen Representative Paula Ross, Citizen Representative Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager ABSENT: None GUESTS: Dr Craig Conrad, Applicant Linda Delagarza, Applicant Representative Astrid Gmtsmann-Conrad, Applicant Representative Randy Helmberger, Applicant Representative Steve Howard, Applicant Representative Oscar Olbare, Applicant Representative City Staff Present: Kevin Laughlin, Attorney Helen -Eve Liebman, AICP, Senior Planner Tiffany McLeod, Planner Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Committee members present, Ogden "Be" Bass called the meeting to order at 8:04 a.m. in the Council Conference Room at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway Action Items Agenda Item #1: Approve Minutes from Called the Meeting Held on August 4, 2010. Motion: Upon a motion by Paula Ross and a second by Tim Deader, the Committee voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes with the following correction: Paula Ross voted against the expansion of the existing budding located at 201 E. McDermott Drive for the First Baptist Church. The motion carried. Agenda Item #2: Consider a Request for Modifications to the Western Elevation of the Existing Building Located at 411 E. McDermott Drive. Tiffany McLeod, Planner, presented the request to the Committee In February of 2009 it was discovered that a modification to the exterior of 411 E. McDermott Drive had occurred without a permit. Application for a building permit was applied for and dented due to the requirement of DRC review and approval. The owner was notified of the requirement to apply for review by the Design Review Committee (DRC). In March of 2010 the applicant submitted an application to the DRC to review the elevation modification as well as proposed site improvements. Due to concerns with the site improvements, this request was tabled until another meeting date could be determined. The applicant has since submitted new elevations for DRC to review. The western elevation shows tinted windows and window pane double -doors. Additional architectural elements proposed are partially sheathed columns and a canvas canopy Bret McCullough, Building Official, asked if new tinted windows are being proposed. Dr Conrad answered the plan shows the existing tinted windows Mr. McCullough stated that he still has an issue with the glass store front look on the west side of the budding. Michael Orr, Citizen Representative, stated his preference to eliminate the tinted windows to soften the commercial look. Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager, asked if there is an existing sidewalk against the building. Dr. Conrad answered yes. Ms. Siemer inquired about the color and material of the awning. Dr. Conrad stated the awning will be a white canvas. Ms. Siemer asked if the columns will match the stone on the building. Dr. Conrad answered the columns will probably be the same material as the building. Ms. Siemer stated the elements proposed are an improvement. Tim Dealer, Director of Parks and Recreation, inquired about the proximity of the parking easement line is to the building. Dr. Conrad answered the line is very close. Mr. Dealer asked if the applicant was concerned with the canopy extending over the easement Dr. Conrad answered no. Mr Dealer stated the proposed modifications are an improvement, however he is still concerned with the storefront look. Paula Ross, Citizen Representative, stated the proposed modifications are an improvement from the first submittal. John Baumgartner, Director of Engineering, stated there are technologies available that can be attached to the windows to soften the look. Mr Baumgartner asked if we were okay with the potential maintenance of the canvas canopy Ogden "Be" Bass, Director of Planning and Development, stated that between Building and Code and Code Enforcement it will be insured that the canvas is maintained. Motion: Upon a motion by John Baumgartner and a second by Bret McCullough, the Committee voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Modifications to the Western Elevation of the Existing Building Located at 411 E. McDermott Drive with the following conditions: A false wall of approximately 36 inches tall is constructed. Window dividers are inserted. The canvas canopy is a complimentary color. A final review of the elevations is conducted by the Director of Planning and Development and Building Official. The motion carried. Agenda Item #3: Consider a Request for a Design Plan for the Existing Budding Located at 307 W Main Street. Helen -Eve Liebman, Senior Planner, presented the request to the Committee. The applicant has submitted an application for a proposed exterior construction remodel of the existing structure for an office use. The proposal outlines the removal of the siding from the house and the installation of a four 4) foot high stone veneer with the remainder being HardtePlank Fiber Cement Siding. Proposed Elevations including a rendering are a component in this communication. Additionally, an extension of the roof at the entry is proposed to create an overhang and the addition of a metal roof to the side of the entry will provide for a covered porch. The Site Plan included identifies the required parking for the use of the structure and notes the driveway and parking surfaces will be concrete per the Allen Land Development Code. Upon review of the Design Review Committee, the applicant will submit a formal Site Plan application that will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee. The proposed office use is permitted in the Central Business District and the proposed improvements are satisfactory. Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager, asked if the existing fence will be removed. Oscar Olbare, Applicant Representative, answered yes. Michael Orr, Citizen Representative, stated the proposed plan is a good design. Paula Ross, Citizen Representative, inquired about the use of the property. Linda Delagarza, Applicant Representative, stated the building will house a real estate broker office. John Baumgartner, Director of Engineering, asked if the plan will go to the Technical Review Committee and if it meets parking standards. Ms. Liebman answered yes. Motion: Upon a motion by Shelli Siemer and a second by John Baumgartner, the Committee voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Design Plan for the Existing Building Located at 307 W. Main Street. The motion carried. Agenda Item #4: Consider a Request for a Design Plan for the Property Located at 402 E. Main Street. Helen -Eve Liebman, Senior Planner, presented the request to the Committee. In August of 2009 the Design Review Committee approved architectural design plans for the property Since that time there has been considerable discussion as to the rights of the ingress/egress and parking easements associated with the "Triangle" properties The applicant has made a submission for review where the proposed improvements are contained on the subject property The applicant is proposing a 2,304 square foot retail and office building on .169 acres of land The proposed elevations for the building are the same style as previously approved by the Design Review Committee and the change is in the configuration of the building and the site design. The site proposes parking provisions on-site and on -street, along Main Street, as illustrated in a detail on the site plan. Upon review of the Design Review Committee, the applicant will submit a formal Site Plan application that will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee. The proposed rewd/office use, elevations, and general site design are satisfactory Bret McCullough, Building Official, asked if there is enough parking on site Ms. Liebman answered there is parking available on-site and on the street. Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager, asked if changes were made to the fagade. Ms. Liebman answered the only thing that changed was the footprint. Ogden "Be" Bass, Director of Planning and Development, stated there was a prior set of elevations that was quite extensively modified per DRC recommendation. Michael Orr, Citizen Representative, asked if the site plan has gone through TDLR review for accessibility Mr. Bass answered the Site Plan has not yet been through TRC. Mr McCullough stated the site plan will go through a TDLR review. Randy Helmberger, Applicant Representative, stated accessibility has already been discussed with an ADA representative. John Baumgartner, Director of Engineering, asked the parking for the overall triangle meets regulations Mr. Bass answered yes The parking has been reviewed and thoroughly vetted. Motion: Upon a motion by John Baumgartner and a second by Bret McCullough, the Committee voted 7 IN FAVOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the Design Plan for the Property Located at 402 E. Main Street. The motion carried. Items for Interest Ogden "Be" Bass, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the Allen Land Development Code guidelines for the Central Business District. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 a.m. These imputes approved this day of 2011. Ogden "Bo" Bass, AICP, Director of Planning Helen -Eve Liebman, AICP, Senior Planner and Development