09-11-08 Planning Comm. Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

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Building Design. As a franchise, Culver's has a preferred building design and layout. While building elevations have not been submitted, photographs of an existing Culver's restaurant having the same design as that proposed have been submitted for review. As shown, the building is to be finished in a variety of materials including brick, stone, stucco and glass. Generally speaking, the design appears consistent with the City's architectural guidelines. As a condition of approval however, it is recommended that formal building elevations be submitted which specify proposed building materials, height and color. Landscaping. The submitted site plan illustrates landscaping west of the building (along Rice Street), along the south side of the building and within the drive-through median located north of the building. In review of the proposed landscaping, the following comments are offered: Plant species and sizes are not specified. A specific landscape plan should be submitted which identifies plant locations, sizes and varieties. ^ Plantings at the Rice Street intersections (Market Drive and First Bank Drive) should not encroach into the required 30 foot traffic visibility triangle. Additional landscaping should be considered within parking lot curb islands. Lighting. No information regarding site lighting has been provided. As a condition of PUD permit approval, a photometric lighting plan should be submitted as required by ordinance. All lighting must be hooded and directed such that the source of the light is not visible from surrounding properties and rights-of-way. Trash. As shown on the submitted site plan, trash receptacles are to be located within an enclosure attached to the east side of the building. Such enclosure is to be constructed of materials similar that used on the balance of the building. It is unclear whether such enclosure is to be accessed via gates (as illustrated on the site plan) or an upward-acting garage door (as depicted on the provided building photographs). To minimize disruption on the adjacent sidewalk, an overhead garage door of a complementary color may be preferable. Loading. A specific loading area has not been illustrated on the site plan. According to the ordinance, commercial buildings must provide at least one loading berth. As a condition of PUD permit approval, loading and delivery information should be identified on the site plan. Signage. As shown on the submitted site plan, a freestanding sign is proposed in the southwest corner of the site. Wall signs have been proposed on the north and south sides of the building (based on the provided building photographs). No details regarding such signs have however, been provided. As a condition of PUD permit approval, all site signs must comply with applicable requirements of the City's sign ordinance. It is noted that the City's Architectural Guidelines have a strong preference