Minutes - Planning Commission - 06/26/2025

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City Planner Martin commented that staff have worked with the applicant to elevate the design of the building and materials. He stated that it was preferred to have windows directly along the pedestrian network and patio. Commissioner Anderson noted that Aldi used fake windows on the backside and asked if there have been conversations to incorporate something like that. Citizen Input Allison Morgan, Capital Real Estate, spoke on behalf of the applicant and stated that their initial proposal had an EIFS facade and did not meet the COR standards. She explained that they worked with staff to come to this proposal. She stated that they could explore additional options with staff if the Commission desires to have additional changes to that elevation. Commissioner Musgrove asked if the applicant had considered downward -facing decorating lighting. She commented that could help break up that facade and could improve the safety of pedestrians as well. Ms. Morgan replied that they could consider decorative lighting. She commented that there would be downward -facing lighting on the building, but they could replace that with decorative lighting. City Planner Martin noted that this building will be much smaller than Aldi and was unsure that additional windows would be needed, or fit. He commented that for a quick service restaurant, this building has many more windows than would be typical. He noted that the bathrooms and kitchen are along that back wall. He stated that staff have reviewed the lighting plan, and it meets the requirements of the City Code. He stated that adding additional lighting may cause problems in the review. Commissioner Anderson stated that he wants to ensure they are consistent within the City, noting that they asked Aldi to do something with their back wall, and they did. He stated that this seems to be a similar situation, and everyone coming down Sunwood would see that side of the building. He asked how tall the fence would be that is proposed along that area. Ms. Morgan stated that the proposed fence would be 36 inches high and would be decorative and ornamental, matching what was approved for the Taco Bell site. She commented that it is positioned in the proposed location to achieve a corner feature to anchor the development to Sunwood and Armstrong. She commented that the lot is wider than a standard lot in order to get to the roundabout, and therefore, continuing the fence would take away from creating that corner feeling. City Planner Martin stated that staff measured the long wall of the building, which is 70 feet, compared to the 210 feet of the long wall for Aldi. He stated that the fence would be three feet, which was approved for Taco Bell and provides a hard edge for the site. He stated that the building will be about 20 feet tall. He stated that there is 90-degree angled parking along the north side of Planning Commission/ June 26, 2025 Page 3 of 13