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July 17, 2017 — Meeting Minutes
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that the north side of the building complies with Table 705.8 of the 2015 International Building Code.
Anna Krane informed the members that the second recommendation, a Code issue, came from the City’s Building Official, Bart Alspaugh.
A slide depicting the floor plan was presented.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the meeting room can be used independently of the Library.
Ms. Sorth replied “yes”, adding that the meeting room does have to be entered through the Library, though.
Ms. Harlan noted the three brick types and the non-reflective glass. She stated that the goal is for the Library to be open to the street. She stated that the clear window will allow more natural light into the children’s area.
Ron Reim asked about environmental certifications.
Ms. Harlan indicated that they are not seeking any certifications as that is also an expense issue; however, they are incorporating environmental aspects into the project that the Code requires.
Hearing no further questions or comments and hearing none from the audience, Ron Reim made a motion to approve per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Craig Owens and unanimously approved by the Board.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked when they plan to begin.
Ms. Harlan replied “the fall”.
Chairman Lichtenfeld called for an approximate 10-minute break (8:05 p.m.).
The meeting resumed at 8:20 p.m.
CONCEPTUAL REVIEW – NEW APARTMENT BUILDING – 43-55 TOPTON WAY
Randall Comfort, consulting architect, was in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes explained that this is a request for conceptual review of a 40 unit apartment building.
Because nearby commercial and retail tenants are allowed wall signs of at least 15 square feet in area, staff believes the size of the proposed wall signs is compatible with the surrounding context. Director Istenes stated that staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
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prior to installation.
CONCEPTUAL REVIEW – NEW APARTMENT BUILDING – 43-55 TOPTON WAY
Randall Comfort, consulting architect, was in attendance at the meeting. Susan Istenes explained that this is a request for conceptual review of a 40 unit apartment building.
18 MW Development Enterprises LLC has applied for conceptual review of the proposed project with permission from the property owner; however, the developer is not under contract to purchase the property. The 35,283 square foot site is located on the east side of Topton Way between Maryland Avenue and Parkside Drive. The property has a zoning designation of R-4 Low Density Multiple Family Dwelling District and is within the Topton-Brighton Urban Design District. The project site is currently four separate lots, each with a multi-family residential building. Adjacent land uses include Clayton High School and commercial to the west, a surface parking lot to the north and multi-family residential to the east and south. The proposed project consists of the demolition of the existing buildings, consolidation of the four lots and the construction of a 69,358-square-foot, 3.5-story residential building containing 40 units and a 67 space underground parking structure. A drive off Topton Way at the northwest corner of the site is proposed leading to the underground parking structure. The proposed building will be constructed primarily of red brick with a light stone accent material. The project will be developed as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and will require public hearings before the Plan Commission and the Board of Aldermen. The property has a zoning designation of R-4 Low Density Multiple Family Dwelling District. A project in this zoning district is eligible for rezoning to a PUD under the following conditions: “Residential planned unit development is appropriate where a residential development project is proposed on a lot at least 30,000 square feet in size and is unable to meet the established zoning criteria due to unusual circumstances in size, configuration or particular design features. The planned unit development process provides the flexibility needed to encourage innovative medium and large- scale residential development that is consistent to neighborhood character.” The property is also located in the Topton-Brighton Urban Design Overlay District. The vision of the Topton-Brighton UDD is “to ensure that further redevelopment within the Topton-Brighton neighborhood responds to and is compatible with the established architectural character and scale of the neighborhood.” A project of this scale requires a thorough staff review prior to a public hearing. The project will be reviewed and is subject to comments by the Planning, Public Works, and Fire Departments and also the City’s contracted consultants for landscaping, architecture, storm water management, traffic and parking. Staff recommends that the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board consider the proposal and provide input. This is conceptual review only and therefore any comments made in this report or at the meeting, either by the applicant, staff, or the Board/Commission members, are not binding. Staff offers the following comments based on the conceptual plans presented.
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measured from existing average grade to the mean of the sloped roof. Revise on subsequent submissions.
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