11-16-2004 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVLMl3:GR 16, 2004 Salmonpour pointed out that the building is two-story in height and was concerned about the view from his east-facing windows. Rustad estimated that the building would be ll to 12 feet from the shared property line and noted that the dental offce building is approximately 40 feet from the property line. Bob DeBace indicated that Dr. Salmonpour would be able Co see Little Canada Road from those windows. Rustad noted that his building would be higher than the dental office given that the dental office is I '/z stories in height. Keis stated that he would like to see brick on the building as high as possible, suggesting the entire first story of the building. Keis also suggested agable-roof structure over the entrance doors to each office. Keis suggested that Rustad have revised exterior drawings available for the Council meeting. The City Planner noted that a stucco or EII'S (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) would be preferable to the proposed lap siding. Rustad indicated that he would bring in some pictru~es of other buildings that have lap siding indicating that he finds the look preferable to IdFS. Rustad indicated that L;IFS was used on the Tacheny building and he can see waves in the siding. I{eis recommended approval of the Architectural Review for proposed ofl5ce condominium building at ZO6 Little Canada Road proposed by Dave Rustad contingent on compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner relative to exterior building materials, enhancement of building entry points, and subject to review and approval of a landscape plan for the site. Motion seconded by Knudsen. Motion carried 5 - 0. SIGNAGE Patrick Nicl<leson, A & W, appeared before the Commission relative VARiANCl•, - to his request for a Variance to exceed the number of wall signs allowed 3006 RiCti as well as Architectural Review of the proposed signage for the A & W STRI+;ET - building at 3000 Rice Street. A&W I{eis noted the recommendation of the City Planner as outlined in his report dated November '11, 2004 against the variance given that there is no hardship present that would warrant approval Keis pointed out that Mr. Nicldeson is seeking a signif cant variance. Knudsen pointed out that the City is trying to stay away from signage that is painted directly on the building. He suggested a reduction in the __,_