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Home My WebLink About2006 07 10 Public Hearing 203 Aesthetic Review Building 16 Town Center COMMISSION AGENDA July 10, 2006 Meeting Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular MGR. ~/~ /DEPT Authorizati x ITEM 203 REQUEST: The Community Development Department- Planning Division requests the City Commission hold a Public Hearing to consider revisions to the Aesthetic Review of Building #16 ofthe Winter Springs Town Center located along the eastern portion ofthe round-about on Cliff Rose Drive, north of Tree Swallow Drive. 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 proposed modifications to the Aesthetic Review for the western fa9ade of Building #16 ofthe Winter Springs Town Center. The purpose of the Aesthetic Review approval 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 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 (Town Center District Code) Section 20-320 through 20-327. CHRONOLOGY: June 13, 2005-Aesthetic Review for Building #16 approved September 12, 2005 - Trellis design on the west end of the building and other minor modifications approved CONSIDERATIONS: Building #16 was originally approved with a western fa9ade containing two (2) doors and full height glazing opening up to the patio space. The originally approved fa9ade is depicted in Exhibit "A" of this staff report. July 10, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 203 Page 2 of4 As construction was initiated and continued, the applicant realized that the round-about area was at a higher grade than the finished floor elevation of Building #16 by approximately 1 '-0". The architect began to reconsider the original design with the intent to make as minimal a change as necessary to the original design. The primary grade concern was at the rear (northwestern) portion ofthe building. A decision was made to pull the glass wall up about nine (9") inches from the interior finish floor and flush out the exterior grade with the exterior wall of the building. The applicant has indicated that the use of a small retaining wall (approximately 9" in height) would have subdivided what is already a small patio area. From the exterior, the storefront will be raised about 4" - 5" from the patio finished floor. This raised situation occurs on the rear two storefront openings (those on the northernmost two-thirds of the fa<;ade). The southernmost storefront will remain at grade in accordance with the original design. The raising of the storefront windows has resulted in the use of a bulkhead to raise the storefront display window sections along the aforementioned two-thirds of the building. In addition, one of the proposed doors has been removed. The remaining door has been shifted north in order to meet the requirements of Section 20-327(d) which requires doors or entrances with public access to be provided at intervals no greater than 50 feet. 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. Section 20-321 (b) provides for review of the aesthetic submittals by the Development Review Committee (DRC) which, for the Town Center is the City Commission. 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 change is minimal and, with the exception ofthe elimination of one door, will not affect the function of this building fa<;ade. Bulkheads are permitted by the Town Center code in conjunction with storefront windows. No changes to the colors, materials, and textures of the building are proposed as part of the requested modification. July 10, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 203 Page 3 of 4 (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 proposed buildings are in keeping with the other facades of Building #16 and with the existing buildings in Phase I ofthe Town Center. (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 modification meets the above referenced requirements for not being excessively similar or dissimilar to other buildings, structures, or signage in the immediate area. (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 modification to the Building #16 facade is in keeping with the architecture of Building # 16 as previously approved by the City Commission. (5) The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the intent and purpose of this Article, the Comprehensive Plan (specifically Objective 5.2) for Winter Springs, design criteria adopted by the city (e.g. Town Center guidelines, SR 434 design specifications) and other applicable federal state or local laws. While the proposed modification represents a change form the previously approved aesthetic review for Building #16, it is in keeping with the requirements ofthe Town Center Code as well as the Comprehensive Plan. (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 proposed modification to the western fa9ade of Building #16 continues to meet the requirements for architectural enhancements as originally approved for this building. July 10, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 203 Page 4 of 4 FINDINGS: · The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the Town Center design specifications as they relate to storefront fayade detailing. · The modification to the western fayade of Building #16 will utilize colors, materials, and architectural detailing that complements the adjacent Town Center development, both existing and proposed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff review found the applicant's request for modification of the Aesthetic Review for Building # 16 in the Winter Springs Town Center in compliance and recommends approval of said modifications. ATTACHMENTS: A. Original Aesthetic Review Approval of the Western Fayade of Building #16 B. Proposed Revisions to the Western Fayade for Building # 16 COMMISSION ACTION: ATTACHMENT A Side Elevation ATTACHMENT B WINTER SPRINGS BLDG. #16 JAMES DORAN COMPANY TOTAL AREA BELOW EXPRESSION LINE: AREA OF STOREFRONT BELOW EXPRESSION LINE: TOTAL GLAZING: 790 S.F. 396 S.F. 50.1% West Elevation - revised scale: N,T.S. 16 June 2006 Date: July 10, 2006 This was distributed during Public Hearings Agenda Item "203" at the July 10, 2006 City Commission Regular Meeting. Attachment A Town Center - JDC Phase 1 ** Buildings 16 & 17 were combined into one building; The new Building 17 is located largely offsite in the adjacent Kingsbury site,