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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PC 01-17-23 Jeff Shively,Cornerstone Companies: • We will work with the City,Planning Staff,and Plan Commission on any future development of the vacant properties.The uses and layouts are not defined yet. Department Report: Rachel Keesling • A few outstanding items were related to the long-term bicycle parking, showering, and changing facilities, and dumpster enclosure design • The total number of signs they are proposing will require a variance • We will continue to work on the non-detention pond amenity with the Petitioner and Engineering Dept. • The proposed building design does meet the requirements of the Prairie-style architecture • Staff recommends this is sent to the Feb. 7 Commercial Committee with the Committee having final approval Committee Comments: Leo: We will want answers how you and the current property owners will manage the appearance of the water in the existing detention ponds throughout the Bridges. Sue: The Committee will need to examine how the view from the future Steadman Apartments will look like from the upper floors to this medical office building and parking lot.What kind of screening can be used?Christine: Can you use more screening between your proposed parking lot and the future site of the Steadman Apartments?Can someone have a conversation with the property owner of the existing ponds within the Bridges? Adam Aasen: I would like to see the footprint of both projects—Steadman Apartments and Medical Office-together. How will the shared parking lot serve any future developments.Rachel Keesling:An aerial view of both sides is in the Petitioner's info packet,under Appendix B. We can have them include some colored site plans.Any future developments for buildings on the southside of this site will be placed adjacent to Illinois Street.There are height restrictions for any buildings adjacent to 111' Street(2-story maximum). Brad: If the water feature area is part of the landscape plan,does this bring an enforcement opportunity to the Department? Rachel Keesling: Yes.They should be working with the Engineering Dept.,there's a regular maintenance plan of those detention ponds.As part of their drainage plan,there are O&M regulations involved. Brad: What does the original Bridges PUD state for the landscaping berm requirements along 111t'Street.Rachel Keesling: The berm will remain as is,except the area cut out for the internal access road.I will double check with the Urban Forester about his approvals. A Motion made by Westermeier and seconded by Campagna to send PZ-2022-00237 DP/ADLS to the Feb.7th Commercial Committee with the full Plan Commission having final approval. Approved 7-0,absent Hill,Kirsh. Old Business 3. Docket No.PZ-2022-00154 DP/ADLS: 116th and Rangeline. The applicant seeks site plan and design approval for a 2-story building on 0.89 acres. The site is located at 1701 E 116th St.The site is zoned B-3 and is in the Rangeline Road Overlay District. Filed by Warren Johnson,Owner. Petitioner: Warren Johnson • We have completely redesigned our entire project with Staff so our building is now off the ROW and the required sidewalks can be present along our street frontage,presented the new site plan • We are building two buildings with an atrium and open courtyard,presented updated landscape plan • We will provide 47 parking spaces where 50 are required.A parking garage is being constructed across the street. • Presented building elevation, we will be using 3 colors of brick,and brick will be used on all four sides. • This is a totally self-funded project. We ask for approval at tonight's meeting so we can lock in our interest rate. • We will continue to work with Staff on the landscaping, lighting,and signage Department Report: Rachel Keesling • We have been working with the Petitioner on the changes for better site flow,pedestrian connectivity,building 4 Plan Commission Minutes 01-17-23 materials,elevations,and landscape plan • Variances will be needed due to the small size of this site,and we are in support of their requests • The building materials have changed to 100%brick,with three colors of brick • We will continue to work with the Petitioner through the ProjectDox review process • Staff recommends approval contingent to the Petitioner continuing to work with Staff on the final approvals Committee Comments: Christine: This is much improved. Thank you for all your work on this. Sue: Is the Engineering Dept. in an agreement with the in and out off of Rangeline and being that close to the roundabout? Rachel Keesling: Yes.They have worked with the Engineering Dept.on the design and access. Sue: I would propose to only have a right out onto Rangeline.It would be dangerous making a left-hand turn. Dubbie: I also agree with Sue. Brad: Is there a median on Rangeline?Rachel Keesling:No median on Rangeline,but there's a median on 116th Street. Adam Aasen: I know this is a difficult site,but it is an important site,and it's important we get this right. What does the pedestrian crossing look like at this site?Rachel Keesling: There are raised crosswalks at all four corners at the 116th& Rangeline roundabout,with a refuge in the middle of the roundabout. Brad: This is one of those cases where the site is very unique and has multiple challenges,and that we let this be worked out by City Staff and the Petitioner. I'm comfortable with moving this item forward. Sue: I think this can go back to the Committee, so they have an opportunity to present any updates. Leo: I agree with that. Since I'm a new member and I haven't seen or been involved with this;I'm going to abstain from tonight's vote.Adam Campagna: I will also abstain from this vote. Rachel: I don't know how much more can be done with the DP/ADLS at the Committee to make this project more complete. We have been living and breathing this project with the Petitioner for the past few weeks. We have made the Inecessary changes. The variances they need,are due to the site restrictions and true hardships. They didn't make public notice for the January BZA meeting.Brad: The variance requests couldn't be granted until the 4th week of February.Is there an effective delay in this process if we were to send this back to Committee?Warren Johnson: Financing costs have skyrocketed,and I was able to secure a financing commitment several months ago,only if I receive DP/ADLS approval by January 31st. I'm not getting any assistance from the City for this project,so I'm at a dead end.I believe we can resolve these issues;I just need to get my financing tied down. A Motion made by Buckler and seconded by Aasen to approve Docket.No.PZ-2022-00154 DP/ADLS contingent upon final approvals from DOCS staff,and the Engineering approval of in and out access to Rangeline Road. Approved 5-0,abstained Campagna,Dierckman,absent Hill,Kirsh. New Business 4. Docket No.PZ-2022-00238 ADLS: Tru Hotel Cannel. The applicant seeks design approval for a new,five story, 126 room hotel on 1.13 acres. Development plan approval was granted under Docket No. 19060018 DP and Use Variance approval was granted under 18050007 UV. The site is located at 12164 N. Meridian Street,immediately north of the Ritz Charles.It is zoned MC/Meridian Corridor and is not within any overlay district. Filed by Nathan Winslow of American Structurepoint on behalf of the owner,Dora Hotel Group. Petitioner: Nathan Winslow,American Structurepoint—Project Manager: • Presented site plan& elevations, we did receive some comments from the neighbors regarding the elevations John Hafner,Cities Edge-Architect: • We specialize in the design of hotels and resorts • We received input from TAC, Staff,and the neighbors • Presented renderings, the design itself is supposed to be asymmetrical in nature • The brand is economical to develop and is suited for business travel • The building materials consist of EIFS,metal panels,mixture of limestone and stacked stone • We are choosing to keep some of the bold colors and asymmetry of the Tru Hotel brand 5 Plan Commission Minutes 01-17-23