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SP-2000-1 Review of the Site Plan for the Weatherstone Place Office Complex at 742 N. Andover Road. Don Folger, the architect and agent for the applicant, Brian
Lagaly, presented information. Mr. Folger stated that there is an existing parking
lot at this location that the applicant is working around. The applicant is
going to add additional parking west of the existing parking and will utilize
the current entrance. The proposed buildings will be on the north side of
the parking lot for Phase 1. Phase II will add an addition to the proposed
building and possibly another building on the east side of the parking lot.
The building is to be faced with brick and stucco and a “Heritage” type
shingle. This will be typical store front property. Mr. Lagaly has built
similar property in Wichita on the West side and they are very popular.
Mr. Folger stated that the applicant will be adding
to the existing landscaping. The rear of the buildings will be lap siding
with additional landscaping to buffer from Crescent Lakes Drive. Mr. Folger
showed the Committee a sample of the Heritage series asphalt shingles, the
“Southern Hills” brick and an off white color sample for the painting of the
lap siding and stucco accents.
Gary Israel stated he is concerned with the view of
the back of the building when you are heading south on Andover Road and
turning onto Crescent Lakes Drive. There is a lot of siding. He asked if
the applicant had thought of a brick veneer on the rear of the building. Brian
Lagaly stated he feels there is enough variation, he doesn’t see how this
would dress the rear up. Mr. Lagaly stated the brick would make it difficult
to remodel or change in the rear of the building. Mr. Folger stated he would
rather see additional landscaping and try to make the existing improvements
work. Charles Malcom feels the landscaping would take care of the rear of
the building.
Joe Freeman stated he likes what he sees, great
architectural details but the rear is bare. He thinks the sided wall will
show even with landscaping in the winter and the rear of the building will be
bare. Mr. Folger stated they would work with the landscaper to make sure it
was not all bare in the winter.
Don Kimble has the same concerns and stated some
examples in which the Site Plan Review Committee addressed similar concerns,
which included the new Ace Hardware and the Goodwill. Mr. Kimble feels the
wall should be all brick. He wanted the Committee to realize that from Crescent Lakes Drive people will look up a 4’-5’ slope to the building.
Doug Allison stated he has the same concerns. Mr.
Allison asked about the mechanical system placement. Mr. Folger stated the
systems will be on the back side and will be screened with landscaping
materials but doesn’t feel this would be healthy for the landscaping. Mr.
Allison asked what the lap siding material was made of. Mr. Lagaly stated it
was Hardy One concrete siding. Doug Allison asked about how water will
drain. Mr. Folger stated that they will create a ditch to move the water
south into the drainage easement. Mr. Allison asked if this property
generally drains to the south. Mr. Folger said yes.
Larry Crouse stated there is no mention of an
irrigation system. Mr. Folger stated there will be an irrigation system.
Larry Crouse commented that the Blue Rug Juniper placed around the burning
bushes are only one gallon size. He likes the design but with the exposed
site he feels a two-gallon size would be better. Mr. Crouse stated that the
Committee usually requires a 3-gallon size but would go for two gallon. He
feels the plant selection is good. Mr. Crouse also stated the plantings
could be done around the mechanical pads but just push them farther from the
pads. Mr. Crouse stated the plants at the southwest entrance would be
exposed and he would like to see 2-gallon sizes here. Mr. Crouse asked if
there is to be turf on the north side and maintained. Mr. Folger said yes.
Les Mangus stated that Jeff Bridges asked about
lights at the back doors of the building. Mr. Lagaly stated that they will
use down shaded wall packs between the doors. Mr. Lagaly also stated that he
doesn’t feel that any brick or stucco wall will make a difference in the rear
of the building. He stated that the air conditioning units will be 3’ tall
and 3’ square and all spread out and won’t even be noticed. Don Kimble
suggested taking the brick as a wanes coat with stucco above it along the
north side.
Charles Malcom stated he likes the pitched roof and
also feels that by the time the property is landscaped a lot of the rear of
the building won’t be seen. The rear of the building will look like the
majority of the houses in the area.
Mr. Lagaly stated that if he has to change a back
door out, the brick or stucco will be changed and patched and won’t look as
good as when it is new, it will always look worse after a change.
Shawn King asked what the material for the rear of
the building is made of. Mr. Laglay stated it is to be concrete siding.
Joe Freeman recapped the conversation thus far with
the following list of comments:
1. Need to show irrigation on the drawings.
2. Blue Rug Juniper must be a minimum of 2-gallon
size.
3. Lights on the north side of the building, factor
into the lighting plan and show foot candle values. 4. North elevation has a
big issue concerning the appearance. The concern is how it will look on Crescent Lakes Drive as this is the only way a lot of people will see the building.
Mr. Lagaly stated that shrubs shown are pretty much
the minimum and would like to do more than is shown and he likes to do
smaller and more plantings.
Larry Crouse stated this is poor landscaping, one
should plan for the mature size, there is less maintenance on fewer plants
and the plants will be healthier.
Les Mangus stated that the sign drawing he has is
yellow and black, the Committee got black and white drawings. Mr. Mangus
asked what the color of the sign would be. Mr. Lagaly stated the sign colors
will match the building colors and he will leave the letters up to the
individual tenants.
Motion was made by Charles
Malcom to accept the site plan with the following additions with Shawn King
seconding the motion:
1. Irrigation system to be noted on plans.
2. Lighting on the north exposure shown and light values
shown on the plan.
Vote was 2-5, with Charles Malcom and Shawn King
voting aye, the rest of the Committee voted nay. Motion was defeated.
After additional discussion, motion was made by
Don Kimble to approve the site plan with the following conditions:
1. The north wall of rear elevation is to be full
height brick in the recessed areas.
2. The Blue Rug Junipers are to be a 2-gallon
minimum planting size.
3. Lighting on the north wall be shown on the plan
and light values be shown on the plan.
4. Note the irrigation system on the plans.
Larry Crouse seconded the motion. Motion carried
7-0.
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