CITY OF ANDOVER

SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE

September 3, 2002

The Site Plan Review Committee met September 3, 2002 at the Andover Central Park Lodge located at 1607 E. Central, Andover, Kansas. Members in attendance were, Gary Israel, Charley Lewis, Shawn King, and Charles Malcom. Also in attendance were Jeff Bridges, City Clerk/Administrator, Les Mangus, Zoning Administrator, and Deborah Carroll, Administrative Secretary. Members absent were Doug Allison and Larry Crouse.

Gary Israel nominated Charles Malcom to act as Chairman until the arrival of Doug Allison. Shawn King seconded the nomination. The motion carried 4-0.

The meeting was called to order by Charles Malcom at 6:10 p.m.

Call to order

Review of the minutes of the Site Plan Review Committee meeting of August 6, 2002.

Motion by Charley Lewis to approve the minutes as presented. Gary Israel seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.

Review of the minutes of SPRC meeting of August 6, 2002.

Staff communications and reports.  Les Mangus reported there was an additional agenda item from ATG Sports with the contractor being expected to attend with the colors and material selections as requested by the Committee at the last meeting.

Staff communications and reports

Mr. Mangus stated as a report on the first case of tonight's agenda, SP-2002-07 Andover Boarding Kennel, the Planning Commission did approve the variance of the maximum number of signs. He stated they are allowed to have 2 signs now.

SP-2002-07 Review the sign proposal for the Andover Boarding Kennel at 515 W. Central. Don Kimble, architect, representing Gary and Cathy Harmon informed the Committee of the history of the proposal request for the new sign. There was general discussion about the address being on the new sign. Mr. Kimble stated that this sign will be internally lit, and the base will be masonry textured broken face, gray block.

Gary Israel made a motion to approve SP-2002-07 with the condition of the street address being placed on the 8" masonry block base. Charley Lewis seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

SP-2002-07 Review the sign proposal for the Andover Boarding Kennel at 515 W. Central.

SP-2002-10 Review the sign proposal for the Andover Assembly of God Church at 425 Greenvalley Drive. Mary Wilson of George Lay Signs and Mr. Strickland, who is the future building committee for the Andover Assembly of God Church addressed the committee. Ms. Wilson asked for approval for a 5' x 8' double face, internally illuminated, monument sign, which would be behind a brick wall that stands approximately 40" - 42" tall. She further stated that the brick for the base is rounded in design and the sign will use existing electricity for lighting. Staff recommended to her that the cross be moved a little more south to allow for the pole sign to get behind the brick wall, and that the church wants the sign to be perpendicular with the cross. There was general discussion about options for placement of the sign.

Les Mangus asked Mary Wilson to show the Committee the drawings of the sign if it was allowed to extend over the base. Mr. Mangus stated that if this was allowed it would look like it was hanging off the cross.

Charley Lewis made a motion to approve SP-2002-10 Andover Assembly of God signage with the stipulation the cross is moved approximately 4' to the south. Gary Israel seconded the motion. General discussion continued about the placement of the sign. Charles Malcom stated he would abstain from voting due to his membership in the church.

Jeff Bridges said the motion could not be approved with less than 4 affirmative votes and that the Committee may choose to recess this case until Doug Allison arrives. Gary Israel waived the second to the motion.

SP-2002-10 Review the sign proposal for the Andover Assembly of God Church at 425 Greenvalley Drive.

SP-2002-09 Review the revised site plan for the expansion of the SBC Central Office Building at 665 S. Andover Rd. Dave Hollis, architect, representing SBC Southwestern Telephone for this project, stated that the company has added 25% square footage to the building, and has made other improvements that are necessary to comply with their policy. Enlarged the power plant room which now has its own environmental control system. The landscaping and other amenities did not change. There was a reduction in parking spaces to 6 due to the I & M crew room that is no longer needed.  Fenced area was part of the parking system for securing vehicles as well as other equipment and that is no longer part of this plan. Parking is all open and screened with a 6' fence, which is gray board fence with 100% obscurity. Removed the storage shed on the property. There is no change in the landscaping plan. They are down to a single new approach on Bales and keep the existing one on Andover Road. He is asking for approval, as they are ready for construction at this time. The existing building and property are to be cleaned and all the wood trim will be covered to match the brickwork of the existing building.

There was discussion about the regulated number of parking spaces. Les Mangus stated there is no way to calculate this as it is based upon the needs of the business. Mr. Hollis stated this is currently considered a non-occupied building for now. Doug Allison arrived at 6:45 p.m. Mr. Mangus compared these new plans with the ones from 2 years ago and the difference is the south elevation brick expanse is bigger than was planned before. In the new drawings, the generator will be enclosed in the building.

Gary Israel made a motion to approve SP-2002-09 as presented. Charley Lewis seconded motion. Doug Allison abstained from voting as he arrived late to the meeting. Motion carried. 4-0. 1 abstention.

SP-2002-09 Review the revised site plan for the expansion of the SBC Central Office Building at 665 S. Andover Rd.

Les Mangus stated that item 5 on the agenda (Andover Assembly of God Church sign) was tabled until the arrival of Doug Allison as Charles Malcom was abstaining from the vote. Mary Wilson explained the plan to Mr. Allison and answered his questions on the signage and existing landscaping.

Charley Lewis made a motion to approve SP-2002-10 with the stipulation that the cross is moved back to the south from the existing site 4'. Doug Allison seconded the motion. Charles Malcom abstained from voting. Motion carried 4-0.

SP-2002-10 Review the sign proposal for the Andover Assembly of God Church at 425 Greenvalley Drive.

Charley Lewis made a motion to have Doug Allison resume the duty of Chairman for this meeting. Gary Israel seconded motion. Motion carried 5-0.

SP-99-05 Review the revised elevations for the Braum's Ice Cream Store at 401 S. Andover Road. There was no representative in attendance for this case. Les Mangus stated that Braum’s has applied for new building permits with significant changes. He said the old building had brick wanes coat, and mostly efis with a pitched roof. Mr. Mangus stated that this is the new model store, all brick, and flat roof, similar in character to Applebee's. There was general discussion about the plans that were submitted.  Les Mangus stated the exterior perimeter for the store is the same with the exception of the entryway on the north side extending out further than the original.

Mr. Mangus stated Braum’s is planning to begin construction in the fall. Jeff Bridges called Gerald Brinley, the architect for this project, for more information.  During the conversation Mr. Brinley said the brick is to be red burgundy.  Mr. Brinley stated the color for the lights will be an off pink; the material for the columns will be GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) that will be a beige accented color. The soldier course (bricks running horizontally) will be the same color brick.  There was general discussion after talking with Mr. Brinley.  Mr. Mangus stated that the mill finish is natural and also stated that the signs are to be pink, navy blue, and tan.

Jeff Bridges telephoned the architect again and asked for photographs of the building be e-mailed to him.   Mr. Bridges also asked what the cones were on the front of the building.   There was general discussion regarding the signage and colors of the building.  

Motion was made by Gary Israel to table this case. Shawn King seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

SP-99-05 Review the revised elevations for the Braum's Ice Cream Store at 401 S. Andover Road.

Review 2002-12 sketch site plan for the Green Valley Greens Apartments. Phil Meyer and Brent Thomas from Baughman Company P.A., Sherad Doshi from 3R Real Estate Company, Kirit Upaphyaya from Universal Architects Inc. were representing the owner. Phil Meyer explained that this plan is proposed for Parcel 16 of Green Valley Greens. U.S. 54 is south of this property, and on the west is 159^th Street. They are proposing to build 140 Multi-Family units and stated the property is already zoned R-4 Multiple Family Residential District. There are plans for 168 parking stalls. Reserve A is to be for the detention pond.   There are to be combinations of two and three bedroom townhouses and apartments units.  They are proposed to be 2 story buildings, 19’ tall with the roof peaks at 29’.  Les Mangus stated that the PUD limits the building heights to 35’ and two-story.  Mr. Meyer stated that the PUD requires an open space/buffer area and Mr. Meyer stated they would like to put a 20’ x 40’ pool and pool facility.  He stated there would be a clubhouse/office combination, restroom, changing rooms, a walking trail and playground. Mr. Meyer stated there is an access road, which is to be 30’ wide. 

Doug Allison asked about the elevations and if they were apartments or townhomes.  He was told there was a mixture of both.  Charlene Lewis stated she feels these look like barracks and are not welcoming or warming.  Gary Israel asked if Reserve A is included in this.   Mr. Meyer stated it is to be a static retention pond.  Mr. Israel stated that anyone who wants to use the walk path or playground equipment has to walk around the whole complex to get to the playground.  Doug Allison stated that he feels the columns are too spindly and need more masonry.  He also stated that there should be greener in the parking areas.  Mr. Meyer stated that islands could be added.  Mr. Meyers stated that the center stalls are covered parking and there are some garages.  Mr. Allison stated the elevations need to be broken up somehow. Charles Malcom agreed and stated the monotony needs to be broken up somehow. 

Mr. Mangus asked if the pond would consume the entire acre.  Mr. Meyer stated it would with the turf and landscaping.  There was general discussion regarding roads and elevations.  Shawn King stated there is over 70’ of uninterrupted siding.  Mr. Meyer stated this is not a true representation.   Mr. Mangus stated the apartment building is 204’ from end to end. 

Motion was made by Gary Israel to approve the sketch site plan for the revised elevations for the Braum's Ice Cream Store at 401 S. Andover Road with the clarifications via phone conversation with Jeff Bridges as noted previously in these minutes.  Charlene Lewis seconded the motion.  Motion carried 5-0.

Review 2002-12 sketch site plan for the Green Valley Greens Apartments.

Member Items: There were no member items.

Member Items

Les Mangus stated that ATG Sports did not show up so the Committee has nothing to review.

ATG Sports did not show up

Motion was made by Gary Israel to adjourn the meeting. Shawn King seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Adjourn