Joanna Boulton asked that a correction be made to the last paragraph of Page 4 so as to read: “A discussion regarding construction hours and when the lot would be used ensued. It was determined that the lot could be used beginning at 6:30 a.m. as long as the trucks were not idling at all.” The minutes were then approved, as amended, after having been previously distributed to each member.

2 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – WALK UP ATM – 8100 FORSYTH BOULEVARD

Robert Lieb, representing the general contractor, was in attendance at the meeting.

Susan Istenes reminded the members that this project was first presented to them on November 6, 2017 and was continued to a future meeting. The applicant has since revised the location and design of the walk-up ATM machine. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection between Forsyth Boulevard and Parkside Drive. The property has a zoning designation of C-1 Neighborhood Commercial. The property contains a two-story bank building with a drive-through. The existing drive-through ATM and teller machines are legal non- conforming uses and therefore additional machines or lanes cannot be added. The proposed walk- up ATM is considered an accessory to the bank use, which is permitted in the C-1 zoning district and therefore, does not impact the legal non-conforming status of the drive-through. The applicant proposes to locate the walk-up ATM in an existing courtyard south of the building at the intersection between Forsyth Boulevard and Parkside Drive. A new concrete pad for the machine will be installed off of the existing concrete walkway. The applicant also proposes new landscaping around the machine and walkway and the removal of three existing trees. The ATM machine will appear similar to the existing drive-through ATM machine located northwest of the building. Plans submitted by the applicant show the machine in two color schemes. The first color scheme matched the machine previously proposed with red sides, a white front and back and a grey overhang. The second color scheme has beige sides, a white front and back and a grey overhang. Both options have two recessed lights located in the machine overhang. An approximately 2.7 square foot sign is located on the front of the machine, facing Forsyth Boulevard, and on the rear of the machine, facing Parkside Drive. The sign depicts the name of the bank and the logo and will not be illuminated. An existing retaining wall located along the front of the building will be extended to wrap the southeast corner of the building and create a level space for the ATM machine. The extended portion of the wall will use the same material as the existing wall. The applicant is proposing three new exterior lights along with the ATM. One light is proposed mounted to the southern wall of the building, approximately 7.5 feet above grade. One single light pole is proposed along the walkway between the sidewalk and the machine. One double light pole is proposed southwest of the machine. The proposed pole lights are 15 feet tall. The proposed walk-up ATM will be highly visible due to the location. The same concerns of the previous proposal remain with respect to the potential visual impact at the corner. Staff does not feel the addition of a walk-up ATM will enhance the site, but rather would have a negative visual impact. The proposed machine will distract from the unique features of the bank building and will not add to the landscape transition zone at this intersection. Staff does not support the removal of trees. The existing tree located just south of the proposed ATM machine is one of the most mature trees on site. This tree contributes to the transition zone between the park and residential area to the south and west and the commercial area to the east. It appears this tree is being removed due to the proposed double light pole. Staff believes that the tree should be saved and the proposed pole is not necessary. The existing tree just east of the building is not located adjacent to any proposed construction. Staff does not understand the reasoning for removing this tree. The third tree to be removed is located within the walkway circle and staff recognizes the need for site distance around

Staff does not understand the reasoning for removing this tree. The third tree to be removed is located within the walkway circle and staff recognizes the need for site distance around

3 the proposed machine for safety reasons; however, staff feels the machine would be more appropriately located elsewhere. Two pole lights and a wall light are proposed on the site. An existing pole light is located just south of the proposed single light pole. The ATM machine also has recessed lighting in the canopy. Staff feels that the lighting proposed is excessive and that the additional pole lights will negatively contribute to the character of this corner. Director Istenes noted that staff does not support the proposed walk-up ATM as proposed. At the previous meeting, the Architectural Review Board discussed the location of a previous ATM machine near the northwest corner of the building. Staff would support the location of the beige colored ATM in that area. The existing lighting for the drive-through and parking area could support the new ATM and additional lighting would not be required. The alternate location would also result in saving the trees and maintaining the existing character of the corner. With that in mind, staff recommends approval with the following conditions: