Minutes - Planning Commission - 12/02/2004

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· The facade of Sunwood Drive should be redesigned to become more engaging with the pedestrian through more architectural animation, more articulation, more depth, and the inclusion of some roof forms. As part of looking at revising the Sunwood Drive faCade, elements contained on the south side of the building should be considered for integration into the front facade. In addition, increasing the amount of glazing along Sunwood Drive should also be considered, · The parking area in the northeast Part of the site should be removed and replaced with an extension of the building and/or appropriate screening. · The waste disposal area should be removed from its present location or should be located inside. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon noted the building is surrounded on three sides by busy streets so it is hard to tuck away some of the less desirable needs of the site. · Additional design treatment should be given to the eastern elevation than is shown. · Screening with a mix of landscaping and decorative fencing is acceptable for the Police Department parking lot off of Sapphire Street. · Further information should be provided about whether the windows will be tinted and the composition of exterior materials that will house the mechanical equipment located on the roof. Bill Baxley reviewed the site plans and schematic plan, noting that the north side of the building is bent to recognize the diagonal street that comeS toward it, and also the park in that location. He showed the different facades that would be used, noting that while it is a Municipal Building and should be recognized as such, they felt it could be a little more playful. He talked about the ramp location and how the fagade of the south side would be very different from the front. He stated the parking area will be heavily landScaped and park-like. He described the materials proposed for the building. Commission Input Commissioner Shepherd asked how the metal will weather. Mr. Baxley indicated that it will age with the building similar to copper. Commissioner Johnson asked what is on the north and east sides of this parcel. Mr. Baxley described the retail and park locations surrounding this site. Commissioner Johnson indicated it will be important to have eating establishments within a short walking distance from the building. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon stated within close proximity will be restaurant row, which is proposed to have several sit-down restaurants. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if the roof forms are aesthetic only. Planning Commission/December 2, 2004 Page 15 of 19