HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes COM 11-07-19 Dobosiewicz: You walk into the vestibule and there is a stairway,as well as an elevator that only goes to
the second floor.There is another set of elevators that will access all the floors.
• Because of the configuration change the number of rooms has changed from 102 to 90?What were the
other changes?Sam Patel: It was originally 120+.Rachel Keesling: The height is 55' not 155'. That was
a typo. The revised square footage is 51,518.
John motions to forward Docket#19050014� to Plan Commission with positive
recommendation,Laura seconds,3-0,Absent Kirsh.
6. Docket No. 19090002 ADLS Amend: Firestone—Exterior Color Change
The applicant seeks approval to paint the entire building two shades of grey and update signage. The site is
located at 1314 S. Range Line Rd. It is zoned B-1Business and is within the Range Line Road overlay zone.
Filed by Chris Nagy of BFRC,on behalf of the owner.
Petitioner: Brock Long(Firestone):
• I am the area manager for Firestone representing Bridgestone.
• I was told the brick was painted when it was not supposed to be. Currently the paint is being removed.
We are hoping to have that done by the end of next week or the week after based on the weather.Alan
Potasnik: So the paint is being removed?Brock Long: Yes.Alan Potasnik: What will it be replaced
with?Brock Long: The original brick.John Adams: How are you removing the paint?Brock Long:
They are using a chemical on the paint and then power washing. I have a photo of the removal(titled
Paint Removal Photo 10-07-19).
Department Report: Nathan Chavez:
• I spoke with Chris Nagy at Bridgestone and he informed me the brick would be removed and I would be
updated when completed. I just found this out earlier this week and the reason this item is still on the
agenda is because the item cannot be removed from Committee unless fully withdrawn.
• Since the paint is being removed Staff's issue is resolved.
• Brock Long: It is a little bit of a long process unfortunately. Laura Campbell: How long does it take?
Brock Long: They started on Tuesday and have only finished part of the rear facade.
Committee Comments: Alan Potasnik:
• This will have no effect on signage or outside storage?Rachel Keesling: If the brick is removed then we
can proceed with Nathan's approval.Nathan Chavez: One sign is proposed,which fits within the
Spandrel Panel and two incidental signs,which are 3 sq. ft.or less,are being refaced.The light and dark
grey on the upper fascia will remain,which Staff is in support of.
• Nathan Chavez: Staff amends their recommendation for Committee to approve the item tonight.John
Adams: What are we approving again?Nathan Chavez: We are approving a change in the sign, painting
of the upper fascia to light and dark grey,and removal of the paint from the brick.
John motions to approve#19090002 with the condition that the paint is removed from the brick,Laura
seconds,3-0,absent Kirsh.
7. Docket No. 19100009 ADLS Amend: Ritz Charles-Renovations
The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for exterior renovations including but not limited to
modified entry into the site,new sidewalks, landscaping islands, outdoor gathering areas,drop off areas,etc.
The site is 7.95 acres in size. It is located at 12156 N. Meridian Street. It is zoned MC and is not located
within any overlay zone. Filed by Corrie Meyer of Innovative Planning, LLC, on behalf of Bill Nicholls
with the Ritz Charles.
Petitioners: Corrie Meyer(Innovative Planning, LLC)&Bill Nicholls(Ritz Charles)
Corrie Meyer:
• We are updating the property, including increasing the Ritz Charles' presence on Illinois St.The primary
focus is to enhance the entrance experience,while keeping up with building types.Additionally,we
wanted to bring more sunlight into the building.
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