HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 08 14 Public Hearing 202 Reece Building
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 202
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing X
Regular
August 14, 2006
Meeting
/DEPT
Authorizati
MGR.
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department- Planning Division requests the City Commission
hold a Public Hearing for aesthetic review of Reece Building One and Four, Phase II at US 17-92
and Nursery Road.
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.
CHRONOLOGY:
Jan. 22, 2001- Adoption of Ordinance 2001-03 Annexing the property.
Jan. 26, 2004- City Commission adopted Ordinance 2003-43, establishing minimum community
appearance and aesthetic review.
Mar. 8, 2004- City Commission voted to approve final engineering/site plan.
July 12, 2004- Aesthetic Review of Building 3 by City Commission.
Nov. 28, 2005- Aesthetic Review of Building 5 by City Commission.
BACKGROUND:
The site was annexed on January 22, 2001. At that time, Nursery Road was then a County
owned road, lined with immobilized (often junked) automobiles and often blocked offby tow
trucks and other vehicles. The existing automobile repair shops were in violation of various
health-safety regulations. When this site was subsequently brought forward for a Future Land
Use amendment, rezoning, and a site plan, residents came forward and voiced concern over the
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situation at hand and over plans to enlarge the facility, which was oriented heavily toward
automobile repair. Issues of concern were subsequently addressed and incorporated into a
development agreement at about the same time as the Future Land Use amendment to
Commercial and rezoning to C-2 took place.
The development agreement divided site development into phases and addressed the park
donation, restricting parking in front of the businesses along Nursery Road, temporary and
permanent on-site parking, landscape buffers and walls, restricting uses adjacent to the
residential properties, replacing the existing on-site residential uses with commercial
development, traffic analysis, and site illumination. The development agreement prohibited auto
repair shops, mechanic shops, auto body shops, auto paint shops, sheet metal shops, metal
fabrication shops, industrial uses, or uses which generate obnoxious odors and excessive noise in
the eastern most 400 feet of the site (that portion abutting off-site residential development).
Businesses in the eastern 400 feet must limit their hours of operation to between 6:00 a.m. and
9:00 p.m.
Pursuant to the development agreement, the owner has constructed masonry walls around the
portions of the site that abut residentially zoned properties, as well as across from the park.
The property has received site plan and final engineering approval and Staff is not aware of any
objections from the adjacent community.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The development agreement divided the site development into two primary phases: interim (Phase
1) and re-development (Phase II). Phase I, as set forth in the development agreement, is complete.
Buildings 1 & 2 are to remain.
Phase II includes Buildings 3, 4 & 5. Building 3 & 5 have been completed.
The Applicant is now seeking Aesthetic Review approval for Building 4. It will replace the current
Hubcap Daddy's building which faces US 17-92. In addition to constructing the new Building 4,
the applicant seeks to remodel Building 1, so that its facade matches the fac;ade of the new
Building 4. The Applicant also seeks to relocate existing signage and replace Hubcap Daddy's
signage with signage that matches the design of the other two signs.
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
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coordinated in a harmonious manner relevant to the particular proposal, surrounding area and
cultural character of the community.
The aesthetic review is for Building 1 and 4 and includes signage. The existing Building 1 is a
10,068 SF block and metal building located on the corner of US 17-92 and Nursery Road. It will be
remodeled with a stucco fa~ade. The new Building 4 will be a 10,061 SF block and metal building
located immediately north of Building 1. Both buildings face US 17-92.
The applicant has submitted elevations illustrating the proposed colors and materials of the buildings.
The buildings will have a stucco fa~ade that is a neutral color ("Light Stone") with highlights of dark
green ("Evergreen") replicating the existing color scheme already utilized on the newly constructed
Buildings 3 & 5.
Removing Hubcap Daddy will be an asset to the corridor. The new building will be an
enhancement to the area as will the remodeling of Building 1. The use of stucco will make the
buildings harmonious with other recently constructed buildings along US 17-92.
(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 site is located within the 17-92 Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).
The applicant has been in contact with the CRA and has been encouraged to proceed with the
proposed remodeling and new building. The area is primarily surrounded by property under County
jurisdiction.
(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 project includes one new building and one remodeled building. It is not excessively similar or
dissimilar to other buildings on the site, but is coordinated in color.
(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.
Location of proposed signage along US 17-92 is depicted in the packet. There currently exists 3 pole
signs along US 17-92 that are associated with this development. The Applicant is proposing one new
sign (Sign "C") to replace the Hubcap Daddy sign. The new sign will match the design of the other
two pole signs and will be located to the north side of the north asphalt drive. The proposed signs
meet the Code requirements for this part of the City.
The proposed stucco buildings and pole signage are attractive and will enhance the character of 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. SR 434 design
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specifications) and other applicable federal state or local laws.
The buildings meet 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 styling and color scheme of the buildings is a significant enhancement over what is currently in
the area and will promote the quality of the community.
FINDINGS:
· The building elevations include architectural detailing adding to their appearance and the quality
of the proposed project.
· The new buildings utilize colors and materials that complement the adjacent buildings in the same
development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the Applicant's request for Aesthetic Review and has found it to be in compliance
with the intent of the Code and recommends that the City Commission approve the request.
ATTACHMENTS:
A- Aesthetic Review Packet including photo of the existing Hubcap Daddy Building from US 17-
92 (to be removed and replaced with new Building 4), elevation of proposed Building 1 & 4,
site plan, photo of newly constructed Building Three from Nursery Rd., and photos of existing
signage and site plan indicating proposed location of signage.
COMMISSION ACTION:
ATTACHMENT A
Reece III Commercial Buildings
485 and 401 North Hwy 17-92
Winter Springs, Florida
Purpose of this application
* Aesthetic approval for new building and re-model of existing
* Approval of signage
Scope of work and color schedule
* Remove existing buildings (Hubcap Daddy) replace with new.
* Remodel existing (401 N. Hwy 17-91) to match new building.
* All surfaces facing Hwy 17-92 will be stucco.
* Colors to match other buildings (previously approved)
* Base color Light Stone and trim color Evergreen (see photos)
* Store fronts to be aluminum with clear glass.
* Change electrical service to under ground
Photo of Pole Sign "A" to remain
BOWTIE Automotive
Photo of Pole Sign "B" to Move
Sobik's Subs
Photo of Pole Sign "E" to be replaced with Sign to match
Reece Warehouses S.R. 17-92
Nursery Road Warehouses
Paving, Grading and Drainage Plan
C4
Reece III Commercial Bldg.
S.R. 17-92
Winter Springs, Florida
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REECE III COMMERCIAL BUILDING
OWNER.:
REECO Propemes; L.L.P
800 Wesr La/7dsrreer Road
Orb/7d~ Ronda 32824
SHEET INDEX:
A-1 Floor Plan
A-2 Foundation Plan
A-S Elevations
A-4 Sections
CONTRACTOR.:
SLI/7spa/7 SrrLlcrLlres m~
180 CR 427 SOLlrh
LO/7gwood Ronda 32750
Pho/7e: 407-339-4422
Fax' 407-33..9-3..984
T.N. navis
Consulting Engineer
180 County Road 427 S.
Suite 104
Longwood, FL 32750
Telephone (407) 339-4422
Fax (407) 339-3984
JOB No.: 135-306
Florida Civil Engineer #7857
Flnrida Threshold Inspector #0927
Reece III Commercial Bldg.
S.R. 17-92
Winter Springs, Florida
A-1
Reece III Commercial Bldg.
S.R. 17-92
Winter Springs, Florida
A-2
Reece III Commercial Bldg.
S.R. 17-92
Winter Springs, Florida
A-4
Reece III Commercial Bldg.
S.R. 17-92
Winter Springs, Florida
A-6
Existing to be remodeled to match new building
Existing to be removed
South Elevation 401 HWy 17-92
Typical Color