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MAR-21-98 SAT 10;32 AM KKE FAX N0. 612+342+9267 P. Pi 140 KKE Korsunsky Krank Erickson Architects,Inc. 300 Firs,Avenue North Minneapolis, M\ 55.401 613;39.4200 FAX 342-9267 Memorandum Project: SAV Liquor St.Anthony Villas Minnesota KYLE No. 95-08-1179.25 To: Michael Mornson(via fax 781-9323) From: Michael Knisely Date: March 20, 1998 Subject: 'Gres Plus)Fmcia Reconstructlori KKE has reviewed the attached Tires Plus sketch hit tbeir Simi An&hy Viiiaie store. ]iave the tdilbf diig comments: • Structural The corner signs that project above the parapet will increase snow load on the roof behind. Unless joist and beam reinforcement is provided,it is not likely the structure can support additional lc>Ads, This would have to be analysed by a structural engineer. Also,we are not convinced that framing over the existing fascia is a wise move. Those existiug soffits were framed up with wood studs and do not line up with the revised fascia of the liquor store. We recommeud snipping off the fascia to expime the steel substructure(as war,done with ease on the liquor store) and then adding the light gauge steel studs as a support for a fascia that aligns with the liquor store. Aesthetics The sketch shows a lack of distinction between the customer sales area and the service area as a result of a consistent soffit elevation around the Tires Plus store. We recommend keeping the soffit high at overhead doors and lowming the pordons at the customer safes area. For one thing,this will reinforce the sepaiation between the service area and the customer sales area,and for another,it would etimifi&&field t6 i4iir and maintain the tacky wall finishes above the:storefront windows. Also,we recommend the audition of fllasbnry piers(similar to the liquor store)to add a sense of scale and to break up the long and monotdiidils fascia that is being proposed. At a minimum,piers should be introduced between the service area(with its high soffit)and the customer area(with its low soffit). Introducing lines in the soffit will do little on their own to break up the anffit. Ughting is an excellent idea and one that you will find on the alternate plans submitted earlier with the liquor store drawings. See our drawings Aha and Asa for elevations and wall sections depicting our earlier r6WHimended design. General As you are aware,the history of this BUddin;g is fraught with short cuts it,id make-bvels that havd edst glenty to correct. We do not recommend goirij"'itis the sa fib path for addi idiil-16i Cofi flic Tires Pius fidid 1h order to save a few bucks for a quick fix. By doifig a tasteftlf j6t'in design that is tmsiiRt with the work Yoti just completed and by not covering up two layers of poor workmanship you can decidAsc&-&ii ehaace costs add • substantial value and life to this building. Copies To: Mike Larson(via fax 788-8483) File Architcourc Planning inrrrinr 1Vc;n.,