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YMCA, page 3 <br />•location directly on the streetscape, to the currently proposed location. This allowed not only interaction with <br />he county park land, but also for the large wall expanses to be built away from the public eye. <br />This approach was continued as staff worked with the applicant. The single story elements of the building <br />received the utmost attention, as did the north elevation since it was highly visible from Village Drive. The <br />base of the single story structure is differentiated by both color and material finishes, and the top is also defined <br />with a crowning element in the form of either a metal cornice or cast stone coping. <br />The applicant has also taken steps to improve the visual appeal of the concrete tilt -up panels proposed for the <br />two -story elements of the building. The swimming pool portions of the panels are adorned with columns of <br />windows, and the north elevation embraces an adaptation on that columnar element with decorative metal <br />panels capped by a large window (a theme repeated else where on the elevations). Random vertical expansion <br />joints help deconstruct the rigid appearance of the panels. The applicant has also supplied to color options as <br />was requested, and will be brining samples to assist in the determination of a preferred color. <br />Due to the setback from the right -of -way for the building, the primary entry is being placed on the parking lot <br />side of the building. While this is atypical for an urban development like Legacy at Woods Edge, the location <br />of the building was always intended to be setback further from the street to take advantage of the natural <br />amenities of the site. The main entrance is connected to both Town Center Drive and Village Drive via <br />pedestrian walkways through the parking areas. Previous comments regarding the strength of the entry canopy <br />have been addressed by the architect with the provision of a vertically enlarged entry structure, an entry canopy <br />with greater mass, and a screen wall to provide shelter from the elements. <br />•Large windows throughout the elevations provide both daylighting opportunities and break up the monotony of <br />the wall planes. The design standards require a reveal of at least 2 inches from the exterior trim to create <br />shadow for visual interest rather than windows and trim flush with the building. <br />The proposed structure has integrated a number of climatic response devices that meet the design guidelines. <br />Daylighting of the interior space is being provided by the additional windows provided and a substantial shelter <br />for patrons is offered by the new entry canopy and screen wall. <br />Staff has included a recommended condition requiring the screening of all ground level and roof mounted <br />equipment; and a condition regarding the trash enclosure. <br />Parking Requirements <br />Single Use Peak Hour <br />Demand <br />Net Floor Area <br />(90% of G.F.A.) <br />Parking Required <br />Parking Provided <br />Surplus <br />4 spaces per 1,000 s.f. <br />43,967 s.f. <br />176 <br />176 <br />0 <br />e above calculation is based on the full build out (approximate total of 48,852 square feet gross floor area). <br />Per Chapter 3.5 of the guidelines, the City is maintaining a shared parking analysis for the entire development. <br />This analysis identifies peak parking demands at key times throughout the day. In the case of a health club, the <br />peak period is identified as 5 PM on both weekdays. <br />0 YMCA <br />Single Use Peak Hour <br />Demand <br />Parking Peak <br />(5 PM Weekdays) <br />Parking <br />Provided <br />Surplus <br />