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April 6, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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She referred to the brown brick on the West Pine Lofts being better. Ron Reim stated that the blank stucco is an issue as well.
23 Sally Cohn asked if any thought was given to a green roof on the lower portion of the building.
Mr. Braswell stated that the problem with that is that that area is assembly and there’s a code issue.
Jim Liberman asked that they massage the plans a bit and come back.
Chairman Lichtenfeld summarized the comments and asked them to reconsider the brick color, how everything relates and the overall exterior appearance of the building.
Ron Reim agreed that it needs to be refined.
Being no further questions or comments, Craig Owens made a motion to continue this matter until the next meeting of April 20th. The motion was seconded by Josh Corson and unanimously approved by the Board.
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Josh Corson stated that more guidance may be needed for the City’s landscape architect.
Sally Cohn stated that she knows Laurel (Harrington). She stated that she doesn’t understand why trees that will grow big are being planted on 4 to 5 foot centers.
Chairman Lichtenfeld suggested discussing that with Ms. Harrington.
Craig Owens informed the Mr. Braswell that it is not just his project they are discussing here with regard to landscaping issues.
Ron Reim stated that maybe it’s time to re-think the pending landscape ordinance.
Jim Liberman reminded everyone that tomorrow is Election Day.
Chairman Lichtenfeld announced that he won’t be in attendance at the April 20th meeting.
Susan Istenes stated that she would not be attending that meeting either.
Being no further business this evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
______________________________ Recording Secretary
Braswell presented a sample board to the members that included samples of 3 stucco colors, red brick (color and size), cast stone and limestone. He noted that the retail portion is a cast stone product, 12” X 14” and the vinyl windows will be single hung, beige in color. A sample of the dark bronze and lighter brown color aluminum to be used on the storefront along Maryland was also presented. Ron Reim asked if the brick is smooth. Mr. Braswell replied “yes”. Sally Cohn asked if the brick is all one color.
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Mr. Braswell replied “yes”.
Ron Reim asked what’s in the two end elements.
Mr. Braswell replied “lofts”.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the stucco is true stucco or a dry’vit material.
Mr. Braswell indicated that it is dry’vit or similar product. He stated that he can incorporate an insulation board to improve the “R” value.
Craig Owens asked if they are required to use a light material on the upper floors as brick wouldn’t be supported.
Mr. Braswell replied “pretty much”.
Craig Owens asked if there was a real alternative.
Mr. Braswell replied “not really”.
Jim Liberman commented that the flat “hats” are the tritest elements of the building and asked if they considered the building without them.
Ron Reim commented that the awning looks like an eyebrow.
Chairman Lichtenfeld voiced his opinion that the building looks like a series of boxes with an applied decoration. He indicated that he understands the masonry height limitation, but that the building feels very institutional to him, noting especially the view from the Center of Clayton. He added that the building looks too heavy; too flat.
Ron Reim referenced the motor court on the front and that from that point down it looks like one big, tall wall.
Craig Owens reminded everyone of the street trees that will be in place.
Mr. Braswell asked if adding another brick color may help.
Sally Cohn stated that a different brick color would be better. She referred to the brown brick on the West Pine Lofts being better.
Ron Reim stated that the blank stucco is an issue as well.