HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 01 24 Public Hearings 407 aesthetic review of Bruster's Real Ice CreamCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 407
January 24, 2005
Meeting
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing X
Regular
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Authorization
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department- Planning Division requests the City Commission hold
a Public Hearing for the aesthetic review of Bruster's Real Ice Cream.
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 20-486. Signs
(2) Ground mounted single-tenant identification sign.
(4) Building mounted single-tenant identification sign.
CHRONOLOGY:
Jan. 26, 2004- City Commission adopted Ordinance 2003-43, establishing minimum community appearance
and aesthetic review.
Nov. 22, 2004- City Commission approved the general conceptual layout of the project which
included architectural renderings.
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
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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
architecturaland engineering data as maybe 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 project is located within the SR 434 Overlay District. The building sits back from the
property line at SR 434 approximately 84 feet. The applicant has turned the building so that
the drive through is to the rear, as required by the SR 434 Overlay District Guidelines.
Access to the site is from SR 434.
(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 only other recent submittal was for an expansion to the Venetian Square (informally
known as the "Piggly Wiggly" shopping center or Village Market Place Shopping Center)
approved on June 14, 2004 which is across the street. Venetian Square included standing
seam metal roofs with neutral colored EIFS above and below. Bruster's features are
complementary to Venetian Square.
(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.
There is only one building.
(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 color choices selected for the Winter Spring's Bruster's are not the standard red and
white utilized in most locations. The colors have been customized to fit with the surrounding
area.
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(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.
The project is attractive and will be an asset to the community.
(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 has upgraded materials beyond the standard Bruster's prototype. The building
includes a brick facade on all elevations. The brick selected is slightly variegated and is
known as Endicott "Autumn Sands". The awning is not vinyl but rather a standing seam
metal roof. The color is a subdued red. The applicant has worked diligently to understand
and meet the City's requirements.
FINDINGS:
^ The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the SR 434 design specifications.
^ This new addition will enhance this part of the City with the addition of a new retail commercial
building.
^ The new building will utilize colors and materials that fit in with the adjacent existing and
proposed structures.
^ Signage as proposed meets the SR 434 Overlay District requirements. However, the applicant
requests input from the Commission, as to whether they would consider supporting a waiver to the
16 SF area for building facade Signage (see Attachment F). The Hacienda Village entrance
monument impacts visibility of the site and results in a special condition that does not result from
the actions of the applicant. Does the Commission consider this as having an obvious
unreasonable result meriting a waiver request? If so, the applicant would make application to the
Board of Adjustment for consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the Applicant's request for aesthetic review and has found it to be in compliance
with the intent of Ordinance 2003-43 and recommends that the City Commission approve the
Aesthetic Review and direct the Applicant as to whether a waiver might be supported for varying the
size of the building facade Signage.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Minutes from City Commission meeting of November 22, 2004
B Site Plan
C Building Elevations with Signage
D Monument Sign and Photo of the Site
E Proposed Building Colors
F (Alternative) Building Fagade Signage
COMMISSION ACTION:
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ATTACHMENT A
Minutes from City Commission meeting of November 22, 2004
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
503. Community Development Department
Recommends The City Commission Consider And Provide Direction Regarding The Proposed
Conceptual Architectural Rendering For Bruster's Ice Cream.
Ms. Sahlstrom introduced this Agenda Item.
Discussion ensued on the Elevations.
Mr. Ayube (Benson) Kahn, 1464 Wescott Loop, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke on his proposed Ice
Cream store, and remarked that "I'm asking if we can have solid door there instead, for security
purposes."
Manager McLemore added, "That's your front elevation -that is the dilemma."
Discussion.
Commissioner McGinnis inquired, "Is there a place to sit and eat ice cream?" Mr. Kahn said, "I can
always put a few benches."
Discussion ensued on the requested door situation.
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE DO APPROVE THE ELEVATIONS
DRAWINGS AS PRESENTED THIS EVENING WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT IT CAN BE
A SOLID DOOR -FOR SECURITY PURPOSES." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
McLEOD. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: NAY
DEPUTY MAYOR MILLER: NAY
MAYOR BUSH: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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ATTACHMENT B
Site Plan
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ATTACHMENT C
Building Elevations and Signage
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ATTACHMENT E
Proposed Building Colors
These colors blend with the previously approved concept elevation. However, colors may
vary slightly from original, due to reprographics.
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ATTACHMENT F
(Alternative) Building Facade Signage
Size comparison between signage allowed by code and Applicant's original submittal-
16 SF vs 51.75 SF:
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