Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/09/2015

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Review File: Sunwood Village Site Plan Review: Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code April 3, 2015 Page 4 of 12 Architectural Standards. The design standards for this area are addressed in the COR Design Framework. The COR Design Framework places a strong emphasis on high quality architecture and encourages the integration of both traditional and contemporary design. Within the COR -1 Subdistrict, at least fifty percent (50%) of the non -glazed wall area shall consist of brick or an alternative comparable. The exterior finish is proposed to consist of a combination cement board fiber panels, face brick, metal paneling, burnished CMU, and an unidentified element. Please provide a calculation of the brick versus the overall building facade to verify that the 50% threshold is satisfied. Additionally, please provide more detail regarding the proposed metal siding for review. Finally, color elevations should be provided for all four (4) sides of the building, not just the north face. It is unclear where the trash enclosure is located. It is assumed that the trash enclosure is within the east wall of the building where, on Sheet C2-1, there is a section of heavy duty pavement shown leading to the building. The plans should be updated to clearly indicate where the trash enclosure will be located. Also, it should be noted that a Recprocal Driveway Easement exists for Lot 3 Block 1 COR ONE and Oudot A, COR ONE. The applicant shall verify that this easement adequately addresses the drive lane to the eastern wall. As outlined in the COR Design Framework, one of the main entrances must be oriented toward the street. In reviewing the renderings and building elevations, it appears that there will be at least one (1) entrance from Sunwood Drive. However, it appears that the elevations submitted differ from those that accompanied the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act grant application, which indicated that the main floor units facing Sunwood Drive would each have direct access to the street. Please clarify why these direct accesses appear to have been removed from the plan.