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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 08 28 Public Hearing 203 Villa Grande COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 203 Public Hearing August 28,2006 Meeting MGR. /Dept. REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests the City hold a Public Hearing for the Aesthetic Review for Villa, Grande, a 152 unit condominium development located on 4.78 acres in the Town Center on the north side of SR 434, just east of the City Hall Building. PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Commission to consider, provide comment on, and approve, approve with conditions and/or modifications, or disapprove the Aesthetic Review documents for the Villa Grande condominium development in the City of Winter Springs Town Center. The purpose of the Aesthetic Review process is 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 REGULATIONS: Ordinance 2003-43, Aesthetic Standards, City of Winter Springs Section 9-601. Approval prerequisite for permits. Section 9-605. Submittal requirements. City of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances (Town Center District Code), Section 20-320 through 20-327. Development Agreement approved July 24, 2006. CHRONOLOGY: September 12, 2005 - City Commission considered the conceptual development plan for the 152 condominium units on 4.78 acres in the Town Center. The Commission also discussed the building height (6 stories) and the parking at 1.88 spaces per unit. April 1 0, 2006 - Preliminary Engineering/Site Plan approved by City Commission July 24, 2006 - Final Engineering Plans and Development Agreement approved by the City Commission. August 28, 2006 Public Hearing Item 203 Page 2 of 5 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: (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, with Dover-Kohl, and with the City Commission during an August 15, 2005 Workshop and at the September 12,2005 City Commission meeting in the design of their buildings and to carefully detail the buildings under the criteria of the Town Center Code. This process has resulted in numerous changes and modifications to the building architecture. The resultant buildings presented as part of this aesthetic review package represent the first significant urban density residential development within the Town Center. While the site geometry prevents a traditional rectilinear block layout, the buildings have been moved to the roadway frontages and function much the same as a more typical city block. The proposed buildings utilize a neutral color palette with both horizontal expression lines and vertical color changes that accent the different planes of the fa~ade. The street-side ground level of each building presents a "walk-up" appearance to the street and takes full advantage of the wide (12') sidewalks to promote pedestrian transit along the street edges. The buildings contain balconies that vary in width from corner "walk-thru" balconies to six (6') foot wide balconies to "Juliette" balconies to add variety to the fa~ade. There are also bay windows that are stacked vertically at key portions of the building fa~ade. Covered entrances and awnings add to the diversity of the first floor facades. (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 Villa Grande development will include five residential condominium buildings ranging from three stories over a parking level to five stories over a parking level (as authorized by Development Agreement, approved July 24, 2006). The variety in building heights add interest while still providing a harmonious character to the Town Center. 2 August 28, 2006 Public Hearing Item 203 Page 3 of 5 The tallest building will be at the north end of the development. The building facing SR 434 (south end of the development) directly across from Jesup's Reserve and the West End Center will be three stories over one level of parking. Jesup's Reserve (under construction) and the proposed West End Center are three story buildings. Building #4 (located along Tuskawilla Road [Main Street] just south of the intersection of Tuskawilla Road and Blumberg Boulevard) and Building #17 (proposed on the south side of Blumberg Boulevard, east of the Villa Grande site) will be four stories in height. The buildings have been situated to form a "street edge" that is desirable in the Town Center. This building alignment will be in keeping with the streetscape established by the existing Town Center buildings along SR 434 and by the proposed Jesups Reserve and West End developments. (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, roofline, hardscape improvements, and height or design elements. The Villa Grande development will include five residential condominium buildings. The number of units varies: two buildings will have 24 units; two others will have 32 units; and one building will have 40 units. Stucco is the predominant finish material for the buildings. Each building uses the same paint scheme comprised of neutral earth tone colors. Wide horizontal stucco striping accentuates the first floor of each building along with awnings and covered entryways. The buildings are coordinated in color and architectural accents with the garden walls, gazebos, and the clubhouse. Vertically oriented windows with circular and semi-circular accents create specific points of interest and contrast with the flat topped windows. The roof angle of the gable end combinations at the roof level are repeated on the roofs of the covered entrances, tying the upper and lower stories of the building together with a common element. In the attachment that follows, each building elevation is illustrated along with the clubhouse, garden wall, and gazebos. The Doran Drive and S.R. 434 streetscapes are shown in color as are the clubhouse frontage, garden wall and entry gate elevations, street elevations for all of the buildings. (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. 3 August 28, 2006 Public Hearing Item 203 Page 4 of 5 The proposed project embraces many of the architectural principles of the Town Center Code. These principles have guided the review of this development as well as several others that are proposed or under construction in the Town Center. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed development will advance the intent and goals of the Town Center and will significantly enhance the proposed character of the surrounding 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. SR 434 design specifications) and other applicable federal state or local laws. The Villa Grande aesthetic package meets the requirements of the City's design criteria as specifies 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 buildings include many architectural enhancements. All buildings have a stucco finish and architectural grade shingles. The clubhouse, gazebo, and garden wall have incorporated similar architectural details and colors as well as columns, arches, and a fountain at the gazebo near the clubhouse. The project also includes a central fountain feature and swimming pool. The pool area includes a deck and the attendant clubhouse/community building. The buildings have been oriented and detailed to enhance the street edge along S.R. 434, Doran Drive, and the edge drive entrance along the project's northern boundary. The architectural enhancements along with the location of the buildings will be essential in promoting the character of the community. FINDINGS: . The proposed development is located within the City of Winter Springs Town Center. . The building elevations include architectural detailing adding to their appearance and to the quality of the development. . The attendant garden wall, gazebos, clubhouse/community building, and pedestrian entrances incorporate the same architectural detailing as the buildings to further enhance the quality of the development as well as the integration of the project into the Town Center. . The attached Aesthetic Review package is consistent with the requirements in the approved conceptual and final engineering/site plans and the approved Development Agreement. . The Development will be an asset to the community, with the amenities and details proposed. . The new buildings utilize colors and materials that will complement the proposed and existing structures in the surrounding area. 4 August 28, 2006 Public Hearing Item 203 Page 5 of 5 . The proposed development represents one development type (mid-rise condominiums) that is a part of the matrix and mixture of development types desired in the Town Center. RECOMMENDATION: Staffs review found the applicant's request for Aesthetic Review in compliance and recommends that the City Commission approve the aesthetic review package for the Villa Grande development. ATTACHMENTS: A - Aesthetic Review Package COMMISSION ACTION: 5 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER SS1 CLUBHOUSE STREET ELEVATIONS VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER SS2 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER STREETSCAPE ALONG DORAN DRIVE SS 3 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER STREETSCAPE ALONG DIRT ROAD SS 4 VILAA GRANDE OF TOWN CENTER GAZEBO WITH ENTRY GATE - ELEVATION GAXEBO WITH FOUNTAIN ENTRY GATE SS 5 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #1 3 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - STREET ELEVATION SS 6 VILLA GRANDE OF TOWN CENTER BUILDING # 2 5 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - STREET ELEVATION SS 7 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #3 4 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - STREET ELEVATION SS 8 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #4 3 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - STREET ELEVATION SS 9 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #5 4 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING STREET ELEVATION AS 1 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER SITE PLAN AS 2 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER GAZEBO WITH ENTRY GATE FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATION TRELLIS - FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATION AS 3 GAZEBO WITH FOUNTAIN FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATION ENTRY GATE ELEVATION B1.1 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #1 3 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - STREET ELEVATION B1.2 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #1 3 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - INTERIOR ELEVATION B1.3 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #1 3 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - SIDE ELEVATION B2.1 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #2 5 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - STREET ELEVATION B2.2 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #2 5 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - INTERIOR ELEVATION B2.3 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #2 5 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - SIDE ELEVATION B3.1 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #3 4 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - STREET ELEVATION B3.2 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #3 4 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - INTERIOR ELEVATION B3.3 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING # 3 4 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - SIDE ELEVATION B4.1 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #4 3 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - STREET ELEVATION B4.2 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #4 3 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - INTERIOR ELEVATION B4.3 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #4 3 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - SIDE ELEVATION B5.1 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #5 4 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - STREET ELEVATION B5.2 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #5 4 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - INTERIOR ELEVATION B5.3 VILLA GRANDE AT TOWN CENTER BUILDING #5 4 STORY OVER 1 STORY PARKING - SIDE ELEVATION CH. 1 VILLA GRANDE CLUBHOUSE STREET ELEVATION DORIAN DRIVE CH. 2 VILLA GRANDE CLUBHOUSE REAR ELEVATION CH. 3 VILLA GRANDE CLUBHOUSE SIDE ELEVATIONS D.1 VILLA GRANDE D 2 VILLA GRANDE