Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/04/2012

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Review File: Super America Site Plan Review September 28, 2012 Page 4 of 6 The COR-2 Sub -District specifies build to distances of fifteen (15) feet from Destination Streets and thirty (30) feet from Parkway Streets, both of which are measured from the building front to the right-of- way. A minimum of forty percent (40%) of the building front should be within the build -to area. While the site plan indicates that the attached car wash will be twenty-seven and a half (27.5) feet from the northern property boundary, that measurement is from the rear wall of the building. The proposed building location is generally consistent with Development Plan 6.1, which the City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority has approved; however, that version has not yet been adopted by the City and the building orientation and layout do not appear consistent with the current development plan (6.0). The Design Framework does allow for the use of fencing, decorative walls, and/or landscaping with a minimum height of three (3) feet and a maximum height of four and a half (4.5) feet to satisfy the forty percent (40%) street frontage requirement. A combination of decorative fencing (Ameristar Echelon Series four [4] feet tall) and shrubs are proposed in linear groupings along Sunwood Dr presumably to satisfy the street frontage requirement. Please provide the following information: • Calculations of lineal feet of landscaping along Sunwood Dr and overall lineal feet of frontage along Sunwood Dr to determine if this meets the forty percent (40%) threshold, and consider extending the landscaping edge along the east/west stretch of Sunwood Dr. • Details/specifications for the decorative fencing. Exterior Materials. The application includes one (1) sheet of architectural elevations. The exterior finish of the building appears to consist of face brick, brick accent bands, clear tempered glass and dark bronze metal panels. The exterior finish of the columns supporting the overhead canopy for the fueling islands appear to match that of the principal building, including face brick and brink accent bands. Waste Storage: The waste storage area is proposed to be contained in an enclosure near the northwest corner of the building. Exterior materials should be complimentary and consistent with the proposed building. The exterior materials appear to be consistent with the exterior of the building and include a wood composite gate for access. It does appear though that the western two (2) parking stalls will block access to the waste enclosure. While this may be generally acceptable, please outline a plan to ensure capabilities for waste removal. Off -Street Parking - Spaces Required: The COR-2 Sub -District sets a minimum parking space standard of two (2) spaces per 1,000 square feet and a maximum of four (4) spaces per 1,000 square feet for retail uses. The site plan proposes twelve (12) off-street parking spaces. It is City Staff's understanding that there may be shared parking for Lots 3-5 of Block 1. If it is the intent to utilize shared parking, please submit a shared parking easement for review prior to the City releasing the Building Permit. Also, the parking summary on Sheet C2.1 must be updated to reflect the current project. Signs: Please note that all signs for the proposed building must be approved through a separate sign permit process. Sign regulations can be found within the Design Framework as well as in City Code Chapter 117, Article II, Division 8. The developer is encouraged to review these sign regulations early in the process to avoid any unnecessary delays due to potential needs for special permits. No dimensions are provided for any of the proposed signs and thus, only general feedback is possible at this time, which includes the following: • Dynamic display signs are limited to no more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the proposed signage. However, the City is considering an amendment to this specific provision. Your feedback is appreciated on a size of dynamic display that is desirable for your needs. • Changeable reader boards (shown on the color rendering) are not permitted.