HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 04 24 Public Hearing Item 201.1 Lifeway Homes Aesthetic Review COMP
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 201.1
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing X
Regular
April 24, 2006
Meeting
MGR.IDEPT
Authorization
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department- Planning Division requests the City Commission hold a
Public Hearing for the Aesthetic Review for Lifeway Homes Corporate Headquarters located on Lots 2
& 3 of the Tuskawilla Office Park on the west side ofTuskawilla Rd in the Town Center.
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 afWinter Springs
Section 9-601. Approval prerequisite for permits.
Section 9-605. Submittal requirements.
Binding Development Agreement with Tuskawilla Office Pak LLC of Feb. 28, 2002
CHRONOLOGY:
April 24, 2006- Final Engineering to be considered for Approval by Commission
CONSIDERATIONS:
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:
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(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 applicant has worked diligently with staff and with Dover-Kohl in the design of their building
and to carefully detail it under the criteria of the Town Center Code. The resulting building will be
an asset to the Town Center and to the City as a whole.
The Development Agreement requires that the proposed office building be two stories in height.
The two- story building is located on the west side of Tuskawilla Rd., on Lots 2 & 3 of the
Tuskawilla Office Park. The building’s attractive styling incorporates similar materials to other
areas of the Town Center and of the immediate area.
As illustrated in the submittal, the building will have a light neutral colored stucco façade (
Color
) with a darker hardie board siding (
Wheel, Custom Color “10.1 Trim”, B-10, C-32, I-8Porter Paint
”) on accented features. Trim around the windows, doors and under the eaves and
“Autumn Leaf
capping the wall will incorporate a third color (. The building has a
Porter Paint “Wild Sage”)
hipped roof with an architectural grade shingle (. The parking area and pedestrian
“Estate Gray”)
walkways connecting from the public sidewalk on Tuskawilla, to the front door and to the parking
area, are concrete pavers.
A 6’-7” stucco wall extends out from the building parallel to Tuskawilla southward to hide the
parking area and to retain the urban street character required in the Town Center. The height of
this wall varies from the Code, but is supported by Dover-Kohl as being appropriate to fill the gap
between buildings and to retain the urban character. (See Dover-Kohl memo, Attachment ‘A’.)
The stucco wall turns at the property line, steps down to 4’-9” and extends westward along the
south property line to screen the parking area from the adjacent building. This building is only five
(5) feet from the property line and has several windows that would otherwise look directly into the
front of these parked cars. The wall height was carefully designed to screen cars without totally
blocking the window area. (The 4’-9” wall will extend halfway up the window area.)
The submittal does not require a dumpster enclosure, as one is already located within the office
park to service this building. The only signage will be on the building and will be limited to
address numbers and possibly a small plaque mounted by the front and rear doors.
(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.
This is the final site still to be developed in the Tuskawilla Office Park. The colors and materials of
the Lifeway Homes Corporate Headquarters will harmonize well with the other colors and
materials utilized within the Tuskawilla Office Park.
(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.
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Although the proposed Lifeway Homes Corporate Headquarters is harmonious to other buildings
in the area, it includes nice detailing that will make it distinguishable as illustrated on the attached
graphics.
(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 enhanced detailing of the building and completion of the Tuskawilla Office Park will
significantly enhance the character of the area. In addition, the Applicant has received the
approval of the Architectural Review Board of the Tuskawilla Office Park.
(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. SR 434
design specifications) and other applicable federal state or local laws.
The Lifeway Homes Corporate Headquarters aesthetic 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 building includes many architectural enhancements including a hipped roof with roofline
variation, CMU walls with stucco finish or hardie board planking, and enhanced window and door
detailing. The surfacing of the parking area with pavers and the inclusion of a stucco wall that
replicates the building façade will be additional enhancements.
FINDINGS:
The building elevations include architectural detailing adding to their appearance and the quality
of the development.
The development will be an asset to the community, with the amenities and details proposed and
has received endorsement from the Tuskawilla Office Park ARB.
The new building utilizes colors and materials that complement the adjacent buildings and will
enhance the character of Tuskawilla Road.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff review found the applicant’s request for Aesthetic Review in compliance and recommends
Approval of the Aesthetic Review package.
ATTACHMENTS:
A.Memos from Dover-Kohl
B.Aesthetic Review Package
COMMISSION ACTION:
Memorandum
To:Eloise Sahlstrom
City of Winter Springs
Cc:Victor Dover
From:James Dougherty
Date:22 March, 2006
Subject:Tuskawilla Office Park garden wall
Comments:
Regarding the garden wall used to screen a parking lot along Tuskawilla Road:
As this garden wall is being used to screen a parking area, a height greater than the 4 foot
permitted maximum would be beneficial to avoid views of parked cars.The taller
configuration as drawn should be fine, with a couple of suggestions. Relief in the blank side
of the wall could be provided with regularly spaced small vertical rectangular openings in the
wall to permit small glimpses through. Relief could also be created by allowing vines or
flowering plantings to scale the wall (see the photos below).
Plans, images and other items produced by Dover, Kohl & Partners are for purposes of illustration only and do not represent a guarantee of any kind. These items are
instruments of service which remain the property of Dover, Kohl Partners and may not be duplicated without permission. Dover, Kohl & Partners shall not have control
over and shall not be responsible for construction means, procedures, safety precautions, or legal disclosures in the implementation of the project, or for errors or
omissions by future consultants, developers, contractors, or government.
LIFEWAY
HOMES
JRB ENGINEERING, INC.
CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS
April 5, 2006
John Baker, Senior Planner
City of Winter Springs
1126 East SR-434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Re: Re-Submission/City Comments
Tuskawilla Office Park, Tract A, Lots 2&3/Final Engineering
JRBEI #2005-11
Mr. Baker,
On behalf of our client, Lifeway Homes, please accept this re-submission for review and subsequent staff
endorsement for presentation before the next available City Commission. As directed by Ms. Eloise Sahlstrom,
AICP, ASLA by email on April 4, 2006, specifically detailing wall modifications and extensions along both
Tuskawilla Road & the southern property line, we have amended our plans accordingly.
Specific to the City's resubmission requirements, we offer the following documents;
. Small-scale 3D rendering
. Site Construction Plan (4 pages) 11" x 17" (color)
. Landscape Plan 11" x 17" (B&W)
. Irrigation Plan 11" x 17" (B&W)
. 2D rendering w/o landscape 11"x17"
. 2D rendering w/ landscape 11"x17"
. 3D rendering Tuskawilla Rd 11"x17"
. 3D rendering parking lot view 11"x17"
We are grateful to the City for their assistance with this project. We trust the foregoing is sufficient for the City review
and endorsement for City Commission presentation. We are at your service to discuss any element of this project at
any time. We are grateful to the City for your assistance with our project.
Sincerely,
JRB Engineering, Inc.
Charles E. (JR) Ball III, P.E.
Principal
C: Matt White, Lifeway Homes w/enc.
Wayne Young, AIA w/enc.
LIFEWAY HOMES
4/1/06
Council Members
RE: Tuskawilla Office Park, Lifeway Homes
The following is a description of materials to be used in construction:
The exterior building materials will primarily be stucco with a "hardy board" siding to be
used on accented features. The exterior colors to be used are as illustrated on all
rendering and color pallets. The roof covering will be Oakridge Pro 30 AR Shingles,
color Estate Gray. The parking area will be brick pavers which are to be consistent in
size and color with the other brick pavers currently in the Tuskawilla Ofice Park.
The wall is to be 6' 7" in height on the east elevation. The wall will return to the south
side of the property where it will step down to an elevation of 4'9". The will be a stucco
surface. The color will match that of the body color from the main structure with trim to
also be consistent with the main structure.
All standards for the Tuskawilla Office Park where observed and followed in the design
of the building. If there is anything we have overlooked, please let us know and we will
make the necessary changes. We look forward to calling Winter Springs the home of our
corporate office.
Best Regards,
Matt White
Lifeway Homes, LLC
Acquisitions/Development
321-229-2368
Written Notice of ARB Action
The undersigned being the members of the Architectural Review Board for Tuskawilla
Office Park, as established pursuent to the terms of that certain Declaration of Protective Covenants
and Restrictions recorded in Official Records Book 4687, Page 1847, of the Public Records of
Seminole County, Florida (the "Declaration"), hereby certify as follows:
1. The ARB has reviewed the certain site plans and building plans for the improvement
known as Office Building for Lifeway Homes under plans identiified as
Tuscawilla Office Building(the "Plan") for Lots 2 and 3 of
Tuscawilla Office Park for Lifeway Homes.
2. This action constitutes the Record Approval of the ARB pursuant to Article Vof
the Declaration including, without limitation, the Planning Criteria set forth in Article
V, Section 4.
3. The ARB specifically approves the scheme of ingress/cgress and parking established
in the Plan for Lots 2 and 3, the building size and location and all other aspects set
forth of the Plan.
BOUNDARY SURVEY
TREE SURVEY
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS
LOTS 2 & 3, TUSKAWILLA OFFICE PARK, TRACT A. WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708
TUSKAWILLA OFFICE PARK
SITE GEOMETRY & UTILITY PLAN
SITE GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN
TUSKAWILLA OFFICE PARK
TUSKAWILLA ROAD
TUSKAWILLA ROAD
RIGHT ELEVATION
REAR ELEVATION
LEFT ELEVATION
FRONT (EAST) ELEVATION W/WALL
TUSCAWILLA BLVD SIDE
SECTION AT PRIVACY WALL
PRIVACY WALL SOUTH ELEVATION
North Elevation
Rear Elevation/Parking Lot View
South Elevation
Front Elevation/Tuskawilla Road View