Posted by Design Review Board Regular Meeting Minutes
1025 S. Gilbert Road
September 12, 2002
BOARD PRESENT: Vice Chairman Gary Petterson, Board Member Bob Deardorff, Board Member Robin Schneider, Board Member David Gibson, Board Member Chris Lindahl
BOARD ABSENT: Chairman Darrell Truitt, Board Member John Tomasson
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Jerry Swanson, Planning Manager Maria Cadavid, Planner Matt Everling, Senior Planner Mike Milillo, Planning Consultant Cynthia Donald
ALSO PRESENT: Council Member Dave Petersen, Council Member Don Skousen, Traffic Engineer Bruce Ward, Recorder Trasie Johns
I N D E X
PLANNER CASE PAGE VOTE
CONSENT DR00-72 2 APPROVED
CONSENT DR02-22 3 APPROVED
CONSENT DR02-40 3 APPROVED
CONSENT DR02-45 3 APPROVED
CONSENT DR02-48 3 APPROVED
CONSENT DR02-55 4 APPROVED
CONSENT DR02-56 4 APPROVED
CONSENT DR02-59 5 APPROVED
MR. EVERLING DR97-59 5 APPROVED
MR. MILILLO DR02-23 6 APPROVED
MR. EVERLING DR02-52 7 APPROVED
MS. CADAVID DR02-44 8 CONTINUED
MS. CADAVID DR02-51 8 APPROVED
MS. DONALD DR02-54 10 APPROVED
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CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson called the meeting to order at 5:45 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Recorder Trasie Johns called roll and a quorum was determined to be present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson announced that they wanted to move DR97-59, DR02-23 and DR02-52 to the Public Hearing. He requested a motion to approve the agenda.
A motion was made by Board Member Bob Deardorff, seconded by Board Member David Gibson to approve the revised agenda.
Motion Carried 5-0.
COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson announced that at that time members of the public may comment on items not on the agenda. He stated that the Boardâ??s response was limited to responding to criticism, asking staff to review a matter commented upon or asking that the matter be put on a future agenda. He asked if anyone would like to speak. He reminded the audience that they needed to fill out a yellow slip if they wanted to speak during that time or regarding any of the items on the public hearing.
No one came forward.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes â?? Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2002.
DR00-72 - Approval of an amendment to the entry monument design on commercial parcels 7 and 40 and revision to two colors of the color palette for entry monuments, walls, clubhouse and future structures of the Seville PAD located in the general area between Higley and Power Roads and Chandler Heights and Riggs Roads.
Staff recommends to the Design Review Board to approve an amendment to DR00-72, revisions the monumentsâ?? design for the commercial parcels 7 and 40 and revision to two colors of the color palette for Seville, subject to the following conditions:
The secondary entry monuments for the commercial parcels 7 and 40 of the Seville master plan northeast, and southwest corners of Higley Road and Chandler Heights shall be permitted and built per exhibits approved by the Board at the public meeting of September 12, 2002.
The secondary entry monuments for the commercial parcel 7 at the entrance of Higley Road and Palmer Street shall be permitted and built per exhibits approved by the Board at the public meeting of September 12, 2002.
The revised color palette for the Seville master plan to be used on the monument signs, walls, signage, temporary and permanent club houses and future buildings shall be as follows:
Color # 1: Dunn Edwards “Eureka” # SP252.
Color # 2: Sherwin Williams “Split Rail” # 2210
Color # 3: Dunn Edwards “Wild Rose” # DE 888
Color # 4: Cultured Stone “Cedar Limestone” # CSV â??2044
Color # 5: Dunn Edwards “Dark Earth” # DE CO2
DR02-22 - Approval of the open space and landscape plan, wall plan and amenity package for Marbella Vineyards PAD, located at the southeast corner of Ocotillo Road and Higley Road.
Approval of the open space and landscape plan, wall plan and amenity package for DR02-22, Marbella Vineyards PAD, subject to the following conditions:
Construction documents shall conform to the exhibits presented and conditions stipulated by the Design Review Board at the September 12, 2002 meeting.
Total open space provided in the development shall be approximately 41.9 acres, representing approximately 18.5% of the total residential development area.
A rail or picket type fence will be constructed along the east property boundary within the landscape buffer area and the trail in this area will be generally located near the western edge, subject to approval by the Design Review Board.
DR02-40 - Approval of the site plan, grading and drainage plan, architecture, landscaping, elevations and lighting for the Higley Groves Ward Building project, located north of the northeast corner of Warner Road and Higley Road.
Approval of DR02-40, subject to the following conditions:
Construction documents shall conform to the exhibits presented and conditions stipulated by the Design Review Board at the September 12, 2002 meeting.
Final landscape plans shall indicate bike rack placement, size and color of decomposed granite and sight triangles (per TOG Std Detail 93).
Right-of-way dedication is required for Greenfield Road.
The Town will complete half street improvements for Greenfield Road. However the developer will be required to reimburse the Town for its share of the cost. Developer shall also construct a temporary deceleration lane until such time as the Town completes the road improvements.
Prior to submittal of construction documents, the retention calculations must be clarified with the Engineering Department.
DR02-45 - Approval of DR02-45; the site plan, landscaping plan, grading and drainage plan, and building elevations for the Artcraft Office/Warehouse.
Staff recommends approval of DR02-45; The site plan, landscape plan, grading and drainage, and building elevations for the Artcraft Office/Warehouse per the exhibits presented to the Design Review Board at the Public Hearing of September 12, 2002.
DR02-48 - Approval of the open space plan and entry monument signs for the Elliot Commerce Park located west of the southwest corner of Elliot and McQueen Roads.
Approval of the open space plan, Gilbert Gateway sign, and project entry monuments for the Elliot Commerce Park (DR02-48) located west of the southwest corner of Elliot and McQueen Roads, subject to the following conditions:
Development of the Open Space Plan project shall conform to the exhibits approved at the public meeting on September 12, 2002.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan to reflect the following:
a. Specify the color, size, manufacturer, and supplier of the proposed interlocking concrete pavers placed at the entrance of the subdivision.
b. Use a concrete header to show the end of the landscape easement on Sheet L-2.
c. Add a note to the plans, stating: “All plant material shall not block views of the “Welcome to Gilbert” sign area”.
d. Cut sheets and details for the proposed accent lighting shall be provided at the time of construction document review, and approved by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a building permit.
DR02-55 - Approval of the site plan, grading and drainage, architecture, landscaping, elevations, lighting and signage for (DR02-55) Shops “D” in the Gilbert Crossings shopping center located east of the NEC of Guadalupe and Gilbert Roads.
Approval of the site plan, grading and drainage, architecture, landscaping, elevations, lighting and signage for (DR02-55) the Shops “D” building at Gilbert Crossings subject to the following conditions:
Construction of the Shops “D” building project shall conform to the exhibits approved at the public meeting on September 12, 2002.
Each individual 20-foot wide tenant space shall be allowed a maximum of 16 square feet of signage.
Prior to the issuance of any permits, the applicant shall submit for review by the Planning Department, a revised landscape plan with the following corrections:
a. Revise the landscaped plan so that future plantings will not interfere with runoff into the retention basin directly from the existing concrete drainage swale along the east driveway.
Add additional shrubs in the parking lot planters for added buffering.
The construction site plan document submittal shall include the list of Standard Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Notes.
DR02-56 - Approval of (4) four standard plans, Plans 1529, 1784, 1862, and 1955 proposed by Highland Ranch Homes located in Neighborhood 6 of Power Ranch. Neighborhood 6 of Power Ranch is located at the southeast corner of Germann Road and Coronado Ranch and is zoned P.A.D. with underlying zoning designation of R-TH (Townhouse Residential).
Approval of DR02-56, (4) four standard plans, Plans 1529, 1784, 1862, and 1955 located in Neighborhood 6 of Power Ranch. Subject to the following conditions:
All standard plans shall meet requirements set forth in the Resolution of the Design Review Board adopting standard residential house plan conditions.
All standard plan elevations shall be built per exhibits approved by the Design Review Board as presented at the public hearing of September 12, 2002 subject to staff stipulations and any additional conditions imposed by the Board at said meeting.
These standard plans are approved for lots 1-317 in Neighborhood 6 of Power Ranch.
DR02-59 - Approval of the open space plan for Park Place Village, a condominium development proposed at the southeast corner of Guadalupe Road and Velero Drive. The site is part of the Cooper and Guadalupe planned area development and is zoned PAD with the underlying zoning designation of R-3 (Multi-Family Residence).
The landscaping/hardscape and amenities plans for Park Place Village shall reflect the exhibits approved by the Design Review Board at the public meeting of September 12, 2002 and shall incorporate the revisions listed below.
2. The landscaping plan shall be revised to address the following pending items:
Six (6) Phoenix Date palms 20â?? high shall be installed at the southeast corner of Velero Drive and Guadalupe Road, and a minimum of three (3) Date palms, 20â?? high, on each side of the main entrance to the project on Guadalupe Road.
The type of palms to be installed in the landscaping island at the entrance to the project (Guadalupe Road) may be either the Mexican fan palm or a Phoenix Date palm with a minimum trunk height of 20â??.
Other trees adjacent to the main entrance on Guadalupe Road and at the secondary entrance on Velero Drive shall be 36″ box in size.
3. The conceptual amenities plan for the pool area and the open space tract to the east of the project shall be revised as follows:
a. The minimum size for the ramadas outside of the pool area and the open space tract to the east of the project shall be 16â?? x 16â?? with stone veneer columns.
4. Main pedestrian paths connecting the pool /tot lot area shall be demarcated and finished with special paving. The landscape/hardscape plan shall be revised to note color and finish of the pedestrian paths for the Planning Departmentâ??s review and approval prior to final plat approval by the Town Council.
5. Phase I of the landscape/hardscape improvements shall include off-site and on-site improvements along Guadalupe Road and Velero Drive including the street view retentionbasins and the tot lot/pool area, as well as the landscape tract to the east of the project.
6. The wall plan shall be revised to extend a portion of the view fence wall to the south of the secondary entrance on Velero Drive as a transition and identity element on this side of the secondary entrance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DR97-59 â?? Catalytica Energy Systems Approval of a 1,499 square-foot mechanical room addition to an existing industrial facility, generally located in the Fiesta Tech Center, east of the southeast corner of Baseline Road and Arizona Avenue.
Planner Matt Everling informed the Board that DR97-59 was Catalytica Energy Systems approval of a 1,499 square-foot mechanical room addition to an existing industrial facility, generally located in the Fiesta Tech Center, east of the southeast corner of Baseline Road and Arizona Avenue. He pointed out on the visual aid some doors that Board Member David Gibson was concerned about opening out into the required 24â?? back up distance, which was the drive aisle. He confirmed that Board Member David Gibson wanted the doors to move inside the building instead of outside.
Board Member David Gibson agreed that he wanted the doors to swing in instead of out.
Board Member Bob Deardorff added that if for some reason the doors could not swing in, they would need to be recessed into an alcove.
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson requested a motion.
A motion was made by Board Member David Gibson, seconded by Board Member Bob Deardorff to approve DR97-59, subject to Staff stipulations, adding a stipulation to state that the door that opens into the drive aisle shall swing in, or be recessed into an alcove.
Motion Carried 5-0.
Approval of DR97-59, a 1,499 square-foot mechanical room addition to an existing industrial facility, generally located in the Fiesta Tech Center east of the southeast corner of Baseline Road and Arizona Avenue subject to the following conditions:
1. The Catalytica addition project shall be permitted per exhibits approved at the public meeting of September 12, 2002.
2. Prior to final occupancy of the project, the applicant shall replace any landscaping damaged during construction with in-kind species comparable in size.
3. Standard Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Notes shall be noted on the construction site plan.
4. The door that opens into the drive aisle shall swing in, or be recessed into an alcove.
DR02-23 - Approval of comprehensive sign package for the CVS Pharmacy building located at the southwest corner of Guadalupe and Greenfield Roads.
Board Member Bob Deardorff announced that he would need to abstain from DR02-23.
Senior Planner Mike Milillo informed the Board that DR02-23 was a request for approval of comprehensive sign package for the CVS Pharmacy building located at the southwest corner of Guadalupe and Greenfield Roads. He noted that there were three parcels on the site. Parcel A was the CVS Pharmacy, which was initiating the sign package application. Parcels B and C only had conceptual site plans at that time. He explained that the owners of Parcel C wanted him to read into the record:
The site plan for Parcel C is conceptual at this time. When a final site plan is approved for Parcel C, monument sign J will be the maximum size permitted by code at the time based on building setbacks. This sign will also meet the minimum monument signage separation requirements permitted by code.
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson requested a motion.
A motion was made by Board Member Chris Lindahl, seconded by Board Member Robin Schneider to approve DR02-23, subject to Staff stipulations.
Motion Carried 4-0.
Approval of the master sign package for the CVS Pharmacy (DR02-23), per exhibits.
All wall mounted and freestanding signs are approved in concept and shall be permitted under a separate permit through the Building and Code Compliance Division.
DR02-52 - Approval of the site plan, grading and drainage, architecture, landscaping, elevations, and lighting for two medical buildings located east of the NEC of Lindsay & Williams Field Roads.
Planner Matt Everling informed the Board that DR02-52 was the approval of the site plan, grading and drainage, architecture, landscaping, elevations, and lighting for two medical buildings located east of the NEC of Lindsay & Williams Field Roads. He noted that they were requesting that the light standards for the pole height in the parking lot be reduced from 25â?? to 14â?? in order to reduce light and glare from the adjacent residential development to the east. In addition, they were requesting that the proposed carport structure be moved from the east side of the parking lot to the north side of the parking lot. He pointed out that the proposed light fixture in the carport should be changed to something that would be more recessed into the carport structure so it wouldnâ??t be visible. The last concern, Mr. Everling stated, was that they were stipulating that the applicant treat the carport structure with a material and color similar to the building. He passed out a revised list of conditions for approval of the project. He commented that the applicant agreed to the changes. He concluded that those were the only issues that he was aware of and asked for questions from the Board.
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson opened the public hearing and asked Cindy Barnes to come forward.
Cindy Barnes, 14328 E. Morgan Drive, Gilbert came forward. She announced that she lived west of the proposed complex. She mentioned that this was the only commercial corner in her area. She suggested that the Board consider the equestrian southwestern neighborhood in looking at future buildings that would be built and try to match the existing architecture. She discussed the equestrian trail in the area and pointed out that the neighborhood was the biggest equestrian neighborhood in the Gilbert area. She asked the Board to preserve the area as it was 30 years old and was an image of what Gilbert used to be like. She referred to the Walgreenâ??s that was built in the area and noted that the lights from the building intruded on her residence.
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson asked if there were any other questions or comments. Seeing none, he requested a motion.
A motion was made by Board Member Robin Schneider, seconded by Board Member Chris Lindahl to approve DR02-52 subject to Staff stipulations adding stipulation nine to state that the height of the parking lot poles shall be reduced to 14â?? and the wattage shall be adjusted accordingly. The cut sheet that was submitted shall also be resubmitted to follow these guidelines.
Motion Carried 5-0.
Approval of the site plan, grading and drainage, architecture, landscaping, elevations, and lighting for two medical buildings (DR02-52), located east of the NEC of Lindsay & Williams Field Roads, subject to the following conditions:
1. Construction of the two (2) medical buildings shall conform to the exhibits approved at the public meeting on September 12, 2002.
2. Prior to the issuance of any permits, the applicant shall revise the Site Plan to show four (4) bike racks located within an area in close proximity to the main entrance.
3. Signage is not a part of this approval. All signage must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department via a formal Sign Permit application.
4. The covered parking structure proposed to the east adjacent to the residential development shall be relocated to the north side of the parking lot.
5. Staff shall review and approve the design of the carport structures prior to issuance of a building permit. Lighting fixtures to illuminate the carports shall be concealed by shielding or recessing them into the structure so they are not visible from off-site the carports adjacent areas. The carport structures shall also be finished with a texture similar to the finish of the medical buildings and painted to match their color.
6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, prepare and submit a traffic impact analysis to the Engineering Department to address anticipated traffic flows for this project.
7. A re-plat will be required to develop the property prior to the issuance of a building permit. All zoning stipulations for the Lindsay Square PAD apply to the project.
8. The construction site plan document submittal shall include the list of Standard Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Notes.
9. The height of the parking lot poles shall be reduced to 14â?? and the wattage shall be adjusted accordingly. The cut sheet that was submitted shall also be resubmitted to follow these guidelines.
DR02-44 - Approval of the site plan, landscaping, grading and drainage, elevations and signs for a new McDonalds restaurant proposed for “Pad C” of the Gilbert Fiesta Center located east of the southeast corner of Gilbert and Williams Field Roads. The site is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). Staff is requesting continuance to October 10, 2002 meeting.
Planning Manager Maria Cadavid informed the Board that DR02-44 needed to be continued to the meeting on October 10 because of architectural issues.
A motion was made by Board Member David Gibson, seconded by Board Member Bob Deardorff to continue DR02-44 to the October 10, 2002 meeting.
Motion Carried 5-0.
DR02-51 - Approval of the final site plan, building elevations, landscape plan and preliminary grading and drainage plan for a Compass Bank facility. The subject site is zoned P.A.D. with the underlying zoning district of C-1 (Light Commercial) and is located at the southeast corner of Elliot Road and Val Vista Drive.
Planning Manager Maria Cadavid informed the Board that DR02-51 was the approval of the final site plan, building elevations, landscape plan and preliminary grading and drainage plan for a Compass Bank facility. The subject site is zoned P.A.D. with the underlying zoning district of C-1 (Light Commercial) and is located at the southeast corner of Elliot Road and Val Vista Drive. She noted that the overall site plan showed existing facilities already built: the 24-Hour Fitness, KFC and the Kick 66. She reminded the Board that they had seen the project at the working session last month and they had discussed minor issues regarding the elevation. The roofline needed to be revised and the material and finish of the covered drive through needed to be changed. The applicant had worked with the Staff to address these concerns. In addition, she pointed out that the Board had a concern with the colors on the material board and therefore the applicant agreed to match the color scheme of the other buildings. She added that the applicant had agreed to change the building colors to better match the renderings provided. She discussed the elevations and noted that there werenâ??t any issues pending. She recommended approval and asked for questions from the Board.
Board Member Chris Lindahl referred to the landscape plan and asked how it related to the other plans on the site.
Planning Manager Maria Cadavid stated that usually the largest pad establishes the landscape plan and the smaller pads need to follow this plan. She noted that they didnâ??t have any issues with the landscape plan for the project and that it matched the other plans in the development.
Board Member Chris Lindahl suggested that they modify the landscape plan to incorporate a massing of plant materials rather than providing landscaping over every square inch of the area.
Board Member Robin Schneider noted that on one of the stipulations it stated that no portion of the fixture should project below the ceiling line or be visible from off-site. She stated that the cut sheet that was submitted, on page 15, showed a light that was not recessed. Therefore, she commented that they would not be approving the cut sheets that were submitted.
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson asked if the applicant had any comments. He was not present.
Ms. Cadavid informed the Board that the applicant agreed with the stipulations and didnâ??t have any outstanding issues.
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson requested a motion.
A motion was made by Board Member Chris Lindahl, seconded by Board Member Robin Schneider to approve DR02-51, subject to Staff stipulations adding a stipulation to state that the landscape design shall be modified to incorporate a massing style of plant placement as opposed to what is shown in the exhibit, to be reviewed and approved by staff.
Motion Carried 5-0,
Staff recommends approval of the site plan, grading and drainage, landscaping and building elevations for DR02-51, subject to the following conditions:
Construction of the project shall conform with the exhibits presented and conditions stipulated by the Design Review Board at the September 12, 2002 public hearing.
Colors and materials approved for the building and the canopy structure shall be noted clearly on the elevation drawings of the construction plans approved by the Board.
All lighting fixtures illuminating the canopy shall be of a type that will allow to be flush with the ceiling of the structure. No portion of the fixture shall project below the ceiling line or be visible from off-site.
All signs for Compass Bank (freestanding or wall signs) shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a sign permit.
The landscape design shall be modified to incorporate a massing style of plant placement as opposed to what is shown in the exhibit, to be reviewed and approved by staff.
DR02-54 - Approval of the site plan, grading and drainage plan, architecture, landscaping, elevations and lighting for the Bella Vista, Coronado Wards & Higley Seminary project, located at the southwest corner of Frye Road and Recker Road.
Planning Consultant Cynthia Donald informed the Board that DR02-54 was the approval of the site plan, grading and drainage plan, architecture, landscaping, elevations and lighting for the Bella Vista, Coronado Wards & Higley Seminary project, located at the southwest corner of Frye Road and Recker Road. She noted that she passed out an amended set of conditions, which the applicant agreed to. She pointed out that there were two color boards, one that was new and an old one that was in the original submittal. Staff approved of the old colors and was concerned about the new colors and had therefore included stipulation d. She explained that since the project was a part of the Cooley Station, they were subject to the CC&Rs. The reason the second color board was submitted was that the Cooley family requested these new colors. The applicant informed Staff that they could try to modify the colors slightly, but could not go back to the original colors. She asked for guidance from the Board on the issue.
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson asked the applicant to come forward.
Bruce Call, 2055 North Kolb Road, Tucson with AECM came forward. He explained that when they made the original submittal they understood that the colors would be acceptable. However, when they purchased the land, the Cooley family had the control of the colors as a part of the package. In order to come up with the colors, he commented that he drove around town with Jeff Cooley and his family and they identified the exact colors that they wanted on the building. He added that the Cooley family agreed to the colors that were identified on the color board and on the renderings. He noted that there would be significant landscaping around the building. He requested that the colors be approved as submitted.
Board Member David Gibson asked how the colors of the bricks would be used in the building.
Mr. Call replied that the field was blended and the coins were to be done in the dark brick.
Board Member David Gibson commented that he felt the new colors were more Neo-Traditional that the old colors.
Board Member Bob Deardorff explained that about five years ago the LDS churches proposed that they would build about a dozen buildings around town. Understanding that the floor plan, layout and massing were going to be almost identical, they agreed that no two buildings would be similar in color and material. He felt that the proposed project was very similar to the building at Greenfield and Elliot. He stated that the spirit of that agreement was being violated by the color scheme presented that evening. He stated that he would not be able to support the project unless some changes were made to the use of materials and articulation.
Mr. Call responded that the brick treatment was different, the coin treatment was different and the roof was slightly different than the other location.
Board Member Bob Deardorff pointed out that the similarities were too close since they were both red brick buildings with a dark roof with almost the identical stucco treatment on the front. He commented that changing the little coins on the large building would not be a significant enough change.
Board Member Chris Lindahl asked if the applicant would be willing to make some changes and take the project back to the Cooley family for their approval.
Mark Pugmyer stated that he represented the Ecclesiastical body and would be willing to go back to the Cooley family and ask them if they could make some change. He didnâ??t think that they would be able to make a substantial color change. He asked what kind of changes they would need to make.
Board Member Bob Deardorff replied that he thought the issue could be resolved with some color modification and some treatment of the façade. He thought that if they changed everything a little bit they might be able to accomplish what was needed. He agreed that each building would have similarities since the massing would be the same, but that they had agreed to try to make changes to each building. However, he felt that the two buildings had the same family of colors and the same treatment of the front. He suggested that they find a way to work on the blend of colors and the front treatment. He added that he would be happy to go look at the building on Greenfield and give clearer direction.
Mr. Pugmyer stated that they would like to comply with the Boardâ??s wishes and hoped they could resolve the issues that evening.
Mr. Call responded that the Cooley family was very specific on what they wanted to see in their building in order to keep with the theme of the village.
Board Member Bob Deardorff was concerned that they could not find a little more diversity and wanted to see more diversity in the village with the Neo-Traditional design elements.
Board Member David Gibson asked if they had seen this project at a working session.
Planning Manager Maria Cadavid replied that they had not seen the project in a working session.
Board Member David Gibson stated that he liked the colors in relationship to the Neo-Traditional neighborhood.
Board Member Bob Deardorff agreed that he liked the colors, but that it was not what they had previously agreed to since the colors had already been done on another building.
Board Member Robin Schneider agreed with Board Member Bob Deardorff in that both buildings look exactly the same.
Board Member Bob Deardorff suggested that they change the brick and the arched element.
Board Member Robin Schneider noted that she liked the how different the building on Val Vista, north of Elliott was.
Mr. Call described the building on Val Vista and asked for more clarity on what the Board wanted changed in the proposed building.
Board Member Bob Deardorff recommended that in addition to his earlier suggestions, they could also change the coins to be a different material than brick, such as limestone.
Mr. Call suggested that they could change the coins to more of the gray tone, matching the roof and creating a new look for the building.
Board Member David Gibson agree that changing the coins to a gray color with a rough texture would create a different feel for the building.
Board Member Bob Deardorff commented that he would like the applicant to nudge the blend of the brick, change the coins and make a change to the center arch. He suggested that they change the pattern and texture on the ephis. He added that they could have a definite reveal to create a good shadow on the ephis.
Planning Consultant Cynthia Donald read through her notes of what the Board was suggesting to be changed. She noted that the Board wished that the ephis would have a substantial reveal that would allow a shadow pattern, to change the color of the field brick so that it wasnâ??t all the same, and that the coins would be modified to be a rough texture of gray color to reflect the roof material.
The Board briefly reviewed the colors of the brick and suggested that they lighten up the lighter color to create a greater contrast between the colors, similar to the contrast between the darker colors.
Mr. Call discussed the landscape plan and verified that the Board approved of what was presented that evening.
Board Member Bob Deardorff verified that the draft conformed to the requirements of the Gateway Character Area.
Ms. Donald replied that the design did conform to the requirements and that they had requested that on the construction documents there would be additional shrub planting in between the trees along the pedestrian area.
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson pointed out that the Ajuga plant would not grow in Arizona.
Mr. Call replied that he would replace that plant in the landscape plan. He asked what Vice Chairman Gary Petterson would suggest to replace the Ajuga.
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson replied that the Dwarf Moralia could replace the Ajuga plants.
Vice Chairman Gary Petterson requested a motion.
A motion was made by Board Member Bob Deardorff, seconded by Board Member David Gibson to approve DR02-54, subject to Staff stipulations, modifying stipulation d to state that a greater contrast be provided between the middle and lighter shades of block, adding stipulation f to state that the coins be of greater contrast such as gray rough textured coin, adding stipulation g to state that the insized reveals in the ephis be at least ¾” in depth to sufficiently cast a shadow pattern.
Motion Carried 5-0.
Approval of DR02-54, subject to the following conditions:
Construction documents shall conform to the exhibits presented and conditions stipulated by the Design Review Board at the September 12, 2002 public hearing.
Final landscape plans shall conform to requirements of the Gateway Character Area along Recker Road.
Prior to submittal of construction documents, the drainage routing must be clarified with the Engineering Department.
A greater contrast shall be provided between the middle and lighter shades of block.
Prior to submittal of construction documents, the driveway intersections with Frye Road shall be revised such that the east driveway is a minimum of 165 feet from the centerline intersection with Recker Road. Spacing between the driveways on Frye Road shall be a minimum of 165 feet.
The coins shall be of greater contrast such as gray rough textured coin.
The insized reveals in the ephis shall be at least ¾” in depth to sufficiently cast a shadow pattern.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM
Appointment of Design Review Board Liaison to the Gilbert Economic Development Advisory Board. The liaison appointment is for one year and is a non-voting member position.
Planning Director Jerry Swanson explained that various boards were attempting to have a closer relationship by appointing a liaison. He asked if there was a volunteer to attend the Gilbert Economic Advisory Board, which met one Wednesday morning a month at 7:30 A.M.
Board Member Chris Lindahl commented that he thought they met twice a month and could not accept that level of commitment. He agreed to be the liaison if they only met once a month.
Planning Director Jerry Swanson replied that he would verify the meeting time and get back with Board Member Chris Lindahl.
Discussion of setting up a subcommittee for Wal-Mart review.
Planning Director Jerry Swanson informed the Board that Wal-Mart had submitted a proposal for the 40-acre site adjacent to the Town Building. He explained that they had submitted two site plans for review. He asked for a couple Board members to work with the staff to review the site plans and project as it progressed. He commented that he had not put together a schedule of meetings, but could notify anyone that was interested in being a part of the subcommittee of the meetings as they were scheduled. He suggested that the Board view the Townâ??s web site that was recently updated to include a button on the Wal-Mart project. He informed the Board that Board Member John Tomasson had agreed to be a part of the subcommittee.
Board Member Bob Deardorff and Board Member David Gibson stated that they could come to some of the meetings.
COMMUNICATIONS
A Report from the Chairman on current events.
There was not a report given.
Report from the Planning Director on current events.
Planning Director Jerry Swanson informed the Board that the Town Council was having a study session on September 24 at 7:00 P.M. regarding the sign code. He discussed the pole signage that was being proposed along the new freeway.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member David Gibson, seconded by Board Member Chris Lindahl to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried 5-0.
Chairman Darrell Truitt adjourned the meeting at 7:14 P.M.
ATTEST:
Recorder Trasie Johns