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SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
APRIL 2, 2009
3. Docket No. 09030006 ADLS Amend: Old Meridian Plaza -Building 2 -VFW (RA Franke
Addition, lot SB). The applicaut seeks approval for exterior building and site plan modifications for
Building 2. The site is located at 12863 Old Meridian St. and is zoned OM/MU- Old Meridian, Mixed
Use. Filed by Ersal Ozdemir of Keystone Group, LLC.
The applicant seeks approval for exterior building and site plan modifications for Building 2. This building sits
behind Building 1, towards the rear of the site. Changes proposed include the building faFade design, building
size, and building height. The new proposed land use will be a meeting hall for the VFW, rather than a
veterinary office. The Petitioner will also seek BZA variance approval for the building height and square
footage, number of signs and two signs facing the west right-of--way. Please refer to the informational packet for
further detail.
Outstanding Staff comments:
1. Parking is adequate: 109 parking spaces required and 125 provided.
2. How will the landscape plan change? Provide a copy of the landscape plan changes to the City
Forester and to our Dept. He has not yet received a copy of the landscape plan changes.
3. Show bicycle/pedestrian connectivity from the street to the building. And, please provide the bike
rack parking details.
4. Show the mechanical equipment locations and how they are screened from view.
5. Please provide specific details on the size, color, installation method, and lighting style of the signs.
6. The Engineering Dept has no issue with this petition, but still needs a reply to their latest comment
letter, regarding the entire site in order to approve the overall construction plans.
The Dept. of Community Services recommends positive consideration of this item after all comments and
concerns are addressed. (This item only needs approval from the committee.)