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SP-2000-12 Review of the Site Plan for the Knorr
Enterprises Office at 320 W. Central.
The applicant’s representative, Larry Krier of Law Kingdom, Inc. of 345
Riverview in Wichita presented information on behalf of Mr. Knorr. Mr. Krier
stated that this is behind, or north, of the existing single story building.
This building is to face east. Mr. Krier stated there is to be parking on
the south and east sides of the building.
Mr. Krier stated there are to be two accesses into
the parking area from the existing street between the buildings. Mr. Krier
stated that there is to be a trash receptacle with screening on the south
side of the building. On the north and west sides of the property there will
be a 6’ screening fence. Mr. Krier stated this building is to be a single
story building. Mr. Knorr is taking the northeast portion of the building
and is considering the possibility of 3 additional tenants in this building.
This is partially a speculative building. Mr. Knorr currently has an office
at Rock Road and Douglas Avenue.
Mr. Krier stated the building is to be brick veneer
all around the building, with composition shingles, with columns in the front
and residential windows. Mr. Krier stated that there will be landscaping as
per the drawings submitted, between the building and the parking lot and
around the trash enclosure. The proposed pavement will abut the existing
pavement. Mr. Krier also stated that regarding the lighting there are 6
poles in the parking area, there is additional lighting in the back of the
building and down lighting off of the building. Joe Freeman asked for
clarification of the lighting in the rear of the building. Mr. Krier stated
that this is only to light the back door. Don Kimble stated that the fixture
at the back door must be noted on the fixture schedule. Mr. Kimble also
stated that this should be a down shielded light fixture. Mr. Krier stated
that would be done.
Mr. Krier then commented that there will be a small
directory sign near the building, 4’ x 5’. This directory will be lit with a
lamp outside of the sign. Gary Israel stated that this seems like a very
small sign. Mr. Krier stated that they don’t really need a big sign as they
are only looking at four tenants. Gary Israel asked if there would be
signage by the doors. Mr. Krier stated the glass doors will have a
sidelight. He stated that the business names will be on the sidelight as it
is easier to change.
Gary Israel stated that the site plan color rendering
shows grass on the west and north side of the building but the plan shows
gravel. Mr. Krier stated that the owner wants gravel as he doesn’t want the
maintenance on the grass. Don Kimble asked if there was grass there now.
Larry Krier stated there is, just rough grass. Don Kimble asked what the
fence material is. Mr. Krier stated that there is 6’ wood fence on the west
and north sides of the building. Gary Israel asked if the landscaping shown
is irrigated. Mr. Krier stated that it is. Larry Crouse stated that the
irrigation is not noted. Mr. Krier stated they will note that. Larry Crouse
feels there is no need to put grass in the rear and north side of the
building. Don Kimble stated since there is grass there it should be kept.
Larry Crouse stated it is not good grass, just scrub. Les Mangus stated that
the drainage will need to be addressed and this will require fill dirt to be
brought in over existing land on the north and west.
Chairman Freeman asked if there were any comments or
questions from staff. Les Mangus stated that his concern was with the
grading and drainage. He stated there will be two feet of fill at the south
end of the building. He asked Mr. Krier how he will get a 5’ sidewalk and
slope in the 20’ setback without a step. Mr. Krier stated he doesn’t quite
know how but the will work hard to get the slope as they do not want a step.
Larry Crouse asked if there will be security lights
on the west side of the building. Mr. Krier stated there will be. Mr.
Crouse asked if there would be lights on the north side of the building. Mr.
Krier stated there are not. Mr. Crouse asked the dimensions of the north,
rear yard. Mr. Krier stated the rear is 75’ x 20’.
Don Kimble asked what the parking lot is made of.
Mr. Krier stated that it is asphalt. Don Kimble asked about curb and gutter
material. Mr. Krier stated that the curb and gutter is to be concrete. Mr.
Kimble stated it is not called out. Mr. Krier stated he will call it out and
state the parking lot is asphalt and the curb and gutter is concrete. Don
Kimble stated he is concerned with having the gravel on the north and west
sides of the building. Les Mangus stated he is concerned with the rear
lights of the building and feels it should be a recessed cam fixture in the
soffet. Mr. Krier stated they will try the recessed cam fixture but it may
need to be a downlight. The owner wants a security light in the back.
Larry Crouse asked if there is to be a light on the north side of the
building. Chairman Freeman stated there are lights shown on the north and
west elevations.
Motion made by Joe Freeman to
approve the site plan as presented with the following conditions:
1. Landscaping to be
irrigated.
2. Lighting on north and west
sides of the building be downlight or shielded so there is no bleed over to
the adjoining property.
Gary Israel seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-1
with Don Kimble opposing.
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