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DEPARTMENT REPORT
DECEMBER 1, 2009
4. Docket No. 09110028 ADLS Amend: East 96th St Auto Park, lot 3 Tom O'Brien
The applicant seeks approval for an architectural arch to be added to the building. The site is located at
4630 E 96th Street and is zoned B -3 /Business. Filed by Tom O'Brien of Tom O'Brien Chrysler Jeep.
The petitioner seeks a vote on a proposed arch element to be added to the building. The proposed arch is 30 -ft tall,
and will be 4 -ft taller than the existing showroom. The arch will be finished with EIFS. Please refer to the
petitioner's info packet for more detail. If you recall, the Plan Commission briefly reviewed this item at the
Sept. 15 Plan Commission meeting, providing initial review comments. Below is an excerpt of those meeting
minutes:
1. Review Comments requested for possible arch design element at Tom O'Brien (East 96 Street Auto Park,
lot 2.) The site is located at 4630 E 96 St. and is zoned B -3 /Business.
Present for Petitioner: Tom O'Brien, Auto Park, East 96`" Street
Overview:
Seeking Feedback on conceptual changes to building
Proposed changes submitted for info only
Changes in design element requested by Chrysler Group
Dept Report, Angie Conn:
Proposed Design Changes presented for REVIEW comments only
Comments will determine whether or not to move forward with ADLS Amend
Commission Questions /Comments:
Not in favor of new design
Design should stay as is —looks much better without arch
Currently a semi crisis in the auto industry proposal is a Needless Expenditure at this time not in favor
Arch by itself is OK— cannot envision blending with current design without a lot of additional alterations
and re- design
No problem currently recognizing the facility showroom, service, etc.
From architectural design standpoint —would impede desire to enter building rather than feeling of open
access to entire facility
Proposal is a lousy design
Arch style does not match style of balance of building
Currently a classy building design proposed design does not blend with existing
Would take a major effort for the details to line up —arch is in the wrong location
Current building design is special —leave it alone —don't hire an architect at this point
Note: By a "Show of Hands, the Commission unanimously voted NOT to approve the proposed design changes.
The Dept of Community Services (DOCS) recommends that the Committee vote on this item after all
comments /concerns are addressed. (This item only requires a Plan Commission Committee vote.)