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• • • Planning & Zoning Board December 14, 2005 Page 5 Mr. Pogalz pointed out that he is not a fan of a metal product being used on the base near ground level. He stated this area can be damaged by lawn trimmers, snow blowers, etc. Brick is much better for maintenance. Metal will damage if abused. He would like to see at least a four -foot base of brick, stone or precast. He asked if there was a minimum requirement. Mr. Smyser stated there is not a definite size requirement. Mr. Pogalz commented that the color rendering is a nice scheme. He added that in the area where tan brick is on top of darker brick, he has never seen different color brick without a ledge or bumpout between colors to tie them together. Mr. Pogalz went on to say that for six years there has been talk within the city that the YMCA is coming. He understands and agrees that they need to start. He understands that we will not get everything we want, but believes if we build it they will come. Residents aren't willing to give money until they see something happen. What he's seeing is really good, with the exception of metal panel to ground. Mr. Laden requested that striping be added to both parking lot entrances in pedestrian crossing areas, so that drivers could look out for pedestrians. Mr. Staley responded that could absolutely be done. Mr. Laden also requested that staff, the board and the committee work to create a clearly defined cap and base. The cornice metal panel portion will be defined when light, but will lose definition as it darkens. He does not agree that the level of architecture has met the standards for this project. Ms. Manion explained that with a metal cornice there is a reveal which will create a deep shadow line. She explained there will be a stone cap above the brick, similar to that on the Fairview Clinic building. She understands the board is looking to create a greater profile. Mr. Laden stated that this is what they've required on other projects, and the board does not want to set precedence on future buildings. Ms. Manion explained that tall windows were added to break up the large mass of wall. Mr. Rafferty wondered if there could be more windows in the aquatic area to bring in more natural light. Ms. Manion pointed out that the south side of the building holds the aquatic center, where there is glass along much of wall. Mr. Rafferty referred to the consistency of vertical and horizontal striping on the precast material of the Andover building. He suggested that our building have horizontal banding to break up the monotony, and thought that consistent gridding could work quite well. He asked if they could look at that in order to break up lines. Mr. Rafferty reinforced that they need to adhere to town center guidelines. Mr. Staley noted that the YMCA is diligently trying to figure out ways to drive dollars to expand construction of the facility. He stated that they have raised the number of dollars the feasibility study thought they would raise. They will need 2400 membership units to pay off their local debt.