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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 01 22 Public Hearing 204 Aesthetic Review for the AmSouth Bank COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 204 Public Hearing January 22,2007 Meeting MGR. /DEPT Authorizatio REQUEST: The Community Development Department- Planning Division requests the City Commission hold a Public Hearing for the Aesthetic Review for the AmSouth Bank located on the northeast comer ofSR 434 and Parkstone Drive, located on a commercial out-parcel of the Parkstone Planned Unit Development (PUD), at the north east comer of SR 434 and Parkstone Boulevard. PURPOSE: To encourage creative, effective, and flexible architectural standards and cohesive community development consistent with the intent and purpose of Article XI - Minimum Community Appearance and Aesthetic Review Standards. APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY: Ordinance 2003-43, Aesthetic Review Standards, City of Winter Springs Section 9-601. Approval prerequisite for permits. Section 9-605. Submittal requirements. City of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances Section 20-470 (2) Ground Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign and Section 20-470 (4) Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign CHRONOLOGY: November 7. 2006 - Final engineering and aesthetic review plans reviewed by the staff review committee. November 28.2006 - Second staff review of the final engineering and aesthetic review plans. January 3. 2007- Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 to recommend the final engineering plan be approved, subject to (1) eliminating the curb-cut onto SR 434 and (2) moving the ground- mounted single tenant sign at least 15 feet from the property line. January 5. 2007 - Revised aesthetic review plans submitted to City. CONSIDERATIONS: The AmSouth Bank building is located in the center of the commercial out-parcel with vehicular circulation (parking and drive-thru lanes) surrounding it. The entrance, located at the southwest January 22,2007 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 204 Page 2 of 4 corner of the building, includes a two-story tower with arched entryways on the ground floor. The tower provides a break in the roof line of the building. The entrance columns match and accentuate the vertical brick columns of the drive-thru and the brick wall sections between the glass windows located on the west and south building facades. The south and west side of the site will be buffered from the adjacent roadways by the existing landscaping and decorative fence and columns. Additional landscaping, in conjunction with the existing 6' tall brick wall along the north and east sides of the site will buffer the commercial activities from the adjacent residences. The submittal requirements for aesthetic review are set forth in Section 9-605 and include the following: (a) a site plan; (b) elevations illustrating all sides of structures facing public streets or spaces; (c) illustrations of all walls, fences, and other accessory structures and the indication of height and their associated materials; (d) elevation of proposed exterior permanent signs or other constructed elements other than habitable space, if any; (e) illustrations of materials, texture, and colors to be used on all buildings, accessory structures, exterior signs; and (f) other architectural and engineering data as may be required. The procedures for review and approval are set forth in Section 9-603. The City Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the application only after consideration of whether the following criteria have been satisfied: (1) The plans and specifications of the proposed project indicate that the setting, landscaping, proportions, materials, colors, textures, scale, unity, balance, rhythm, contrast, and simplicity are coordinated in a harmonious manner relevant to the particular proposal, surrounding area and cultural character of the community. The proposed building is to be constructed of concrete block with a brick veneer finish. Building accents include a stone base, wainscot and watertable as well as a belt course along the entrance arches and along the building's expression line. The color of these accent elements is "oyster". The entrance tower includes four stone "medallion" accent pieces on the south and west sides. Each facade of the building includes at least one accent panel where the brick veneer is applied in a herringbone pattern. The building roof line is broken at the junction of the bank building and the drive-thru lane structure. In addition, the entrance tower provides a pronounced break in the building's roof line. The brick columns located at the building entrance are repeated on the north side of the building, in the drive thru structure. The drive thru canopy structure has a detailed roof cornice that is a pebbletex EIFS finish painted "Dover Sky". The windows have a bluish-gray tint (non-reflective) and are rectilinear, vertically oriented, and have six panes. Staff would recommend that each of the windows have a top-mounted, operable shutter, colored to match either the stone base or the roof color. These shutters could be closed during any storm event but would remain open during the normal course of business. The roof is an architectural grade shingle, color "Slate Blend". The site plan includes a future location for a dumpster. The bank has a service provider that shreds most of the paper waste and the remaining waste amount is small enough to be picked up in a standard residential style receptacle. If a dumpster becomes necessary, the enclosure fa~ade will match the building fa~ade and will have an opaque gate. The location for a dumpster as shown on the plans is not acceptable without a revision to the site plan. This issue will need to be January 22, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 204 Page 3 of 4 resolved if a dumpster is required in the future. While staff feels the proposed wall signage is proportional to the building, it does not meet the requirements for the S. R. 434 Overlay District [Code Section 20-470 (4-d)] as amended by Ordinance 2006-18. The height to the top of the sign exceeds the 14' limit. In addition, the monument sign must be moved back to accommodate a 15 foot setback from the property line. The signage issues will need to be resolved through a development agreement and separate aesthetic review. The various elements detailed above, with the exception of the signage, are compatible with the existing wall, decorative fence, and the entrance signage to the Parkstone development. (2) The plans for the proposed project are in harmony with any future development which has been formally approved by the City within the surrounding area. The subject site is surrounded on three sides by existing elements of the Parkstone entrance and the architectural style, the materials and colors are in harmony with these existing elements. (3) The plans for the proposed project are not excessively similar or dissimilar to any other building, structure or sign which is either fully constructed, permitted but not fully constructed, or included on the same permit application, and facing upon the same or intersecting street within five hundred (500) feet of the proposed site, with respect to one or more of the following features of exterior design and appearance: (A) Front or side elevations, (B) Size and arrangement of elevation facing the street, including reverse arrangement, (C) Other significant features of design such as, but not limited to: materials, roof line, hardscape improvements, and height or design elements. The proposed building does not appear excessively similar or dissimilar to the other structures in the immediate area. The other buildings are single-family residences with a variety of roof lines, materials, and colors. While the brick veneer complements the existing brick wall and signage in the area, the light-colored trim, accents, and shutters on the building set the bank building apart as a separate entity. (4) The plans for the proposed project are in harmony with, or significantly enhance, the established character of other buildings, structures or signs in the surrounding area with respect to architectural specifications and design features deemed significant based upon commonly accepted architectural principles of the local community. The proposed building has a contextually appropriate architectural style and includes design features and detailing that accentuate the building and enhance the established character of the existing structures in the area. (5) The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the intent and purpose of this Article, the Comprehensive Plan for Winter Springs, design criteria adopted by the city (e.g. Towne Center guidelines, SR 434 design specifications) and other applicable federal state or local laws. January 22, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 204 Page 4 of 4 The AmSouth Bank aesthetic package, with the exception of the signage package, meets the requirements of the City's design criteria as specified in the Code. (6) The proposed project has incorporated significant architectural enhancements such as concrete masonry units with stucco, marble, termite-resistant wood, wrought iron, brick, columns and piers, porches, arches, fountains, planting areas, display windows, and other distinctive design detailing and promoting the character of the community. The project is attractive and will be an asset to the community, given the architectural enhancements already mentioned. However, the signage package, as proposed, must be revised and brought forward for a separate aesthetic review and possible development agreement. FINDINGS: · The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the SR 434 design specifications except as noted. These inconsistencies will be addressed in a separate aesthetic review. · The new building will utilize colors and materials that complement the adjacent neighborhood and the existing entry wall and project signage. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff review found the applicant's request for Aesthetic Review in compliance and recommends approval of the Aesthetic Review package subject to the addition of the operable shutters on all window openings as detailed above. This recommendation does not include the dumpster enclosure or signage package which must be addressed as part of a development agreement and a separate aesthetic review. ATTACHMENTS: A. Aesthetic Review Package COMMISSION ACTION: SR 434 ELEVATION NEW BRANCH BANK PARKSTONE BLVD ELEVATION PHASE III SIGN EVALUATION AM SOUTH 1234 L 1 C 1 AM SOUTH BANK NEW BRANCH BANK INTERPLAN SIDE ELEVATION REAR ELEVATION AM SOUTH BANK NEW BRANCH BANK SIDE ELEVATION FRONT ELEVATION