deck and stairs, construct a +/- 1,344-square-foot, 2-story addition, and re-open one original window on the second story. In addition, the existing roof, windows and wood siding will be replaced. Subdivision Trustee approval has been submitted. The primary building materials for the proposed addition and alterations is brick with gray/brown Hardie Board lap siding accents. The proposed roof of the existing home and addition will be clad in brown/gray architectural asphalt shingles, and gray/brown casement windows are proposed throughout. The amount of lap siding on each elevation will not exceed 25 percent except for the rear elevation where 29 percent lap siding is proposed. The Architectural Review Guidelines limit the amount of accent materials to no more than 25 percent of any elevation; however, the ARB has the authority to approve up to 30 percent siding per elevation. The proposed addition is located at the rear of the home and is not visible from the street. The lower level of the new addition consists of a two-car garage with two gray/brown garage doors and the upper level is unfinished. The massing of the proposed addition is articulated with windows, accent materials, and variations in roof forms, and is compatible with the height and massing of the existing home. Exterior lighting is proposed at the entry doors and garage addition, and will not exceed 75 watts. An existing +/- 39-square-foot trash enclosure is located under the rear porch and not visible from the public right-of-way.

Exterior lighting is proposed at the entry doors and garage addition, and will not exceed 75 watts. An existing +/- 39-square-foot trash enclosure is located under the rear porch and not visible from the public right-of-way. HVAC units are located at the south side of the garage addition and will be screened by an existing privacy fence. The project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed design of the addition is consistent with existing materials on the home and on other homes in the neighborhood and recommends approval as submitted.

Being no further questions or comments, Craig Owens made a motion to approve as submitted with the condition that staff review and approve the brick. The motion was seconded by Sally Cohn and unanimously approved by the Board.

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*Note: the Chairman called for a 10 minute recess at 7:35 p.m.

At 7:43 p.m. the meeting re-convened.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – SIGNAGE – 8300 MARYLAND AVENUE

Adrien Allen, representing Brown Shoe, was in attendance at the meeting.

Louis Clayton indicated that the subject building is located on the south side of Maryland Avenue between Gay Avenue and Topton Way and contains a large two-story brick and concrete building. In 1999, the Architectural Review Board approved a sign modification to permit the installation of the 86-square-foot wall sign on the front façade of the building facing the corner of Maryland Avenue and Topton Way. The applicant proposes to remove the existing “Brown Shoe” sign located at the corner of the building and replace it with a new 30-square-foot sign with the company’s new name, “Caleres” in 3-foot tall limestone letters. A 3.5-square-foot wall sign reading “*5*” will be located underneath the primary sign and will be constructed of stainless steel. The signs will back lit with LED lights. The Sign Regulations permit a 25-square-foot wall sign on each building elevation with street frontage for single tenant office buildings. The proposed sign exceeds the allowable size and therefore a sign modification is requested. The proposed sign is made of high quality materials and is consistent with the location, design, and materials of the existing signs on site; however, it does not meet the requirements of the Sign Ordinance. According to the Sign Ordinance, modifications should only be granted due to unusual conditions of the building or site. This building is permitted a 25 square foot sign on both the Maryland Avenue and Topton Way elevations. The modification will result in a larger sign than permitted; however, the proposed sign is less than the 50 square foot combined signage permitted. The proposed sign is smaller than the existing sign and appropriately sized given the large size of the building. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed placement, size, design and materials of the sign is appropriate in consideration of the characteristics of the building and site, and staff supports granting the requested sign modification and recommends approval with the condition that the applicant apply for and receive a sign permit prior to installation.

Mr. Allen indicated that the letters are 2-feet tall (not 3-feet as indicated in the staff report).

Chairman Lichtenfeld noted that the plans show 2-foot tall letters.

Mr. Allen stated that the polyester/resin letters will have the texture and color of limestone and that they will be back-lit with LED lights.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked how the old sign will be eliminated.

Mr. Allen stated that the Brown Shoe sign is already gone.

Mr. Allen stated that the Brown Shoe sign is already gone.

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Being no further questions or comments from the members or the audience, Sally Cohn made a motion to approve per staff’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Josh Corson and unanimously approved by the Board.

REZONING - 111 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE

Joe Downs, Ernesto Ruiz Garcia & Ryan Carlie (Opus Group), Jeremy Roach (Cole & Associates) and Josh Barcus (Stock & Associates) were in attendance at the meeting.

Due to a conflict of interest, Mark Winings recused himself. He left the member table and did not participate in any discussion and/or vote with regard to the proposal (includes 25 North Central PUD project as well).

Susan Istenes explained that the rezoning requests (both properties) and PUD application are combined in the staff report, although will be voted on independently. She read the report as follows:

This is a public hearing to solicit input regarding the rezoning of property located at 25 North Central Avenue from HDC High Density Commercial District and CBD Core Overlay District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, to consider the terms and conditions of the PUD if the property is rezoned, and rezoning the property located at 111 North Central Avenue from R-3 One & Two Family Dwelling District to C-2 General Commercial District to permit the construction of a 30-space surface parking lot. The rezonings and PUD are being considered together in this memo because of the interconnectivity between the three reviews; however, they are separated on the agenda and must be voted on separately. In addition to approval of the rezonings and PUD, this project also requires approval of a Subdivision Plat and approval by the Architectural Review Board. This project was first presented to the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board on December 15, 2014 for conceptual review.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

25 North Central is located at the southwest corner of Central and Maryland Avenues, and is bordered by a public alley to the south, and an existing hotel and office buildings to the west. The 0.75-acre property has a zoning designation of High Density Commercial District (HDC) and is located in the CBD Core Overlay District. The property is improved with a 1-story commercial building, a 2-5 story commercial building, a surface parking lot and a 2-story parking structure. 111 North Central Avenue is located on the west side of North Central Avenue, just north of Maryland Avenue. The 0.28-acre property has a zoning designation of R-3: One and Two-Family Dwelling District. The property is improved with a two level parking structure (one level below, and one level at grade) and is surrounded by parking lots, and institutional uses.