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Home My WebLink About2021-01-26 Design Review Minutes CITY OF CALDWELL APPROVED DESIGN REIVEW COMMISSION MIN TES " • Community Room,Caldwell Police Depa ent 110 South 5`s Avenue,Caldwell,Idah ate January 26,2021 12:OOPM CALL TO ORDER- Commissioner Dodge called the meeting to order at approximately 12:01 p.m. Commission Present:Tressa Dodge, in person and via zoom Nicole Dovel-Moore,Alexandria Vogt Commissioners Absent:Tyler Morgan Staff Members Present:Jerome Mapp,Planning Director;April Cabello,Planning Technician Staff Members Absent: none I. CONSENT CALENDAR: [All consent Calendar items are considered action items] 1. Approve Minutes from the September 22,2020 and September 29,2020 meeting. MOTION made by Commissioner Vogt to approve the minutes. SECOND by Commissioner Dovel-Moore Passed:unanimous voice vote. II. OLD BUSINESS:None. III. NEW BUSINESS ACTION ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: Case Number DR20-0000002:A request by Jeff Likes for Design Review approval for exterior renovations,which includes new stucco,dark brown aluminum store front glazing,metal awnings, stained wood trellis system,roll-up overhead doors and a decorative fire feature.This site is located at 712 Arthur Street,Parcel#R04644 and is located in the C-C(city center) zoning district. Jerome Mapp,621 Cleveland Boulevard,gave the staff report and explained that the applicant is requesting design review approval to renovate/repurpose an existing structure located on Indian Creek Plaza. Mr.Mapp reviewed the required materials the applicant proposed to use being metal awning, stained wood trellis system,new earth tone stucco,dark brown aluminum storefront glazing, metal awnings,overhead doors and a decorative fire feature.The roof design will not change from the original structure and the rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened. The applicant will provide pedestrian weather protection,public space,and a fire pit. Mr.Mapp stated that staff finds that the overall features of this development complies with the Design Review guidelines. Chairperson Dodge asked about rollup doors on the back of the building. 1of4 I Page Dakota Gullickson,ALC Architecture, 1119 E. State Street,#120,Eagle,ID 83669,applicants representative stated that this project is a repurpose of an existing warehouse with the Indian Creek area. The design includes three separate restaurants(Poke,Ice Cream and Pizza)within 5,400 square feet of existing space.The interior space has been designed to allow pedestrians access to all three restaurants from Indian Creek Plaza.The exterior facade of the building is designed with a refreshed look containing new stucco as the main finish,decorative accents including dark brown aluminum storefront glazing,metal awnings and originally stained wood trellis system but changed it to brown stained metal trellis system to look like wood, roll-up overhead doors and vertical light fixtures and feels it will bring an elegance to the plaza. The vertical light fixtures are not the standard for Indian Creek and thought that they will need to ask for a variance. Mr. Gullickson replied to Chairperson Dodge that there are two roll-up doors in the back section of the building, as well as another entrance in to the pizza place from the riverside. They will provide public restrooms. Mr.Mapp asked the applicant to provide a site plan and requested the commission to add that as a condition. Commissioner Dovel-Moore wondered about the fire lane in the front of the building. Mr.Mapp responded the building is not in the fire lane. Commissioner Dovel-Moore asked staff if there was any internal discussion over the modern design of the building in relation to the older more traditional brick type designs on the plaza. Mr.Mapp responded that this building has been in disrepair for a long time and this plan is an improvement.The design brings a different element but is not in conflict. Commissioner Dovel-Moore asked about the height of the proposed roofline. Mr. Gullickson responded that the roofline will have a straightedge and will be 24 feet. Linda Shirley,signed in neutral of the application and explained that her mother,Gina Lujack,owns the building next door at 708 Arthur. Ms. Shirley stated that the testimony answered many of her concerns and stated that they are concerned with the modern design but that the project is an improvement. Chairperson Dodge asked staff about the vertical light fixtures and the variance. Mr.Mapp asked the applicant about the lights and if they are on their property. Mr. Gullickson responded yes they are on the building and maybe they do not need a variance. Mr.Mapp asked the commission to add a condition that the exterior lighting be reviewed by staff to determine that it complies to the guidelines with in the Indian Creek Plaza. Commissioner Dovel-Moore asked staff and the chair about the Plaza Facade Design Handbook and what is allowed. Under the Kit Components, Kit# 1 Timeless Restoration and the required gooseneck lights,Kit#2 Respectfully Eclectic and Kit#3 Design-Oriented Contemporary and wanted to point this out for staff discussion. 2of4I Page Mr.Mapp responded he would look at that and make a determination. Mr. Gullickson responded they did go with the third category,Contemporary,and maybe that is where they thought it said they would need to get a variance as the lighting they picked is not specified for the plaza. They are willing to submit for a variance. Chairperson Dodge confirmed with the applicant that the trellis was changed from wood to metal and wanted to confirm the color. Mr. Gullickson responded yes and the color is dark brown to match the storefront. Wood is hard to maintain and metal is a long-term solution and looks great. MOTION to close the public testimony made by Commissioner Vogt SECOND made by Commissioner Dovel-Moore Passed:unanimous voice vote. FINDING OF FACT: The Design Review Commission accepts the general facts as outlined in the staff report,public testimony,and the evidence list. MOTION: Commissioner Vogt SECOND: Commissioner Dovel- Moore.Passed: unanimous voice vote. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: The Design Review Commission accepts the Conclusions of Law as outlined in the staff report. MOTION:Commissioner Vogt SECOND: Commissioner Dovel-Moore. Passed:unanimous voice vote. ORDER OF DECISION FOR DR20-000002(Design Review)MOTION:Commissioner Vogt that Case Number DR20-000002 be approved with the following conditions:8.2 through 8.6 and additional conditions: 8.2 The exterior elevations and renderings are approved as submitted with Case File#DR-20-000002, with the addition of two (2)roll-up doors facing the creek on the rear side of the building. 8.3 The site plan and proposed improvements on site plan as shown in Case File#DR-20-000002 is approved as submitted. 8.4 All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened to the height of the unit as viewed from the property line. 8.5 If required,streetlights within the city center zoning district shall match the city's approved manufacturer and model for the city center zoning district with the addition of further review by staff of the vertical light fixtures within the City Center Design requirements. 8.6 Pedestrian amenities are approved as submitted. Pedestrian Weather Protection,Public Space,a Fire Pit with the addition of the Public Restrooms,and the Awning as show to be a dark metal color to match the other metal features of the facade. SECOND:Commissioner Dovel-Moore APPROVED by unanimous roll call vote. 3of4IPage ACTION ITEM: Vote Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021 -continued to the next meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Vogt SECOND: Commissioner Dovel-Moore. Passed:unanimous voice vote. IV. Adjournment MOTION TO ADJOURN:Commissioner Vogt SECOND made by Commissioner Dovel-Moore. Passed:Unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 1:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted by April Cabello, MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE CHAIR,ON THE DATE NOTED BELOW: � Zl 2 \ Co ioner Tress ode,Chair Date ATTE��. , /.401L0 J•rome Mapp, Pl. fling P rector 4of4IPage