HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.20140805Regular Meeting Planning & Zoning Commission August 5, 2014
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Stan Gibbs, Vice-Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM with members Jasmine Tygre, Ryan
Walterscheid, Brian McNellis, Keith Goode and Jason Elliot present.
Also present from City staff; Debbie Quinn, Jennifer Phelan and Jonathan Hayden.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Ms. Tygre noted she had observed the new pits located at the Gondola Plaza intersection and urged the
other commissioners to also take a look at them.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Ms. Phelan asked the commissioners to consider scheduling a special meeting on Tuesday, September
9th, 2014 in the Rio Grande meeting room for the possible continuance of the Sky Hotel Review. The
room has been reserved at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no comments.
MINUTES – July 1, 2014
Ms. Tygre moved to approve the July 1, 2014 minutes, seconded by Mr. Goode. All in favor, motion
carried.
MINUTES – July 15, 2014
Mr. McNellis asked for a modification on page 15 to clarify his statement regarding the barriers at the
end of the mall. Mr. Elliot moved to approve the July 15, 2014 minutes with the modification, seconded
by Mr. Walterscheid. All in favor, motion carried.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST There were none.
Public Hearing – 601 E. Hopkins Ave. – Commercial Design Standards
Mr. Gibbs opened the public hearing.
Ms. Quinn reviewed the affidavits of public notice and they are appropriate. They affidavits will be
included as exhibit E in the final file.
Mr. Hayden provided the background and summary of the applicant’s request including existing height
of exterior wall sections and the materials proposed for the exterior walls. Staff is concerned with the
consistency of the materials applied since only select facades of the building will have the new siding.
They do not want a bunch of different styles for the building.
Mr. Gibbs asked if there were any questions for staff, which there were none.
Regular Meeting Planning & Zoning Commission August 5, 2014
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Mr. Gibbs turned the floor over to the applicant.
Mr. Michael Hassig is representing the applicant. He stated the owner wants to make minor exterior
changes including removing the copper wainscot, painting all facades, including the top area of the
building, with a color and installing new siding panels on the prominent walls of the building. He
reviewed the areas to be changed shown on Exhibit 1(a).
Mr. Gibbs asked if there were any questions for the Mr. Hassig.
Ms. Tygre asked what color will be used. Mr. Hassig stated the paint color will be a neutral dark green
and the final selection will be made to match the new siding material.
Mr. Gibbs asked if they had considered replacing the copper roof over the entrance of the building. Mr.
Hassig stated the project only considered the walls of the building and not the roof.
Mr. Gibbs then asked for any public comment. There was no comment.
Mr. Gibbs asked staff for any rebuttal or clarification of the applicant’s presentation. There was none.
Mr. Gibbs opened the discussion between commissioners.
Ms. Tygre stated she did not agree with staff and supported the proposed minor exterior upgrades to
the building.
The commissioners then identified the following additions to the resolution below #1 under the
paragraph beginning with “Now, Therefore…”
2. The exterior paint design will include a new monochromatic color scheme.
3. The copper roof remains as currently installed.
4. The new exterior wood covering to remain as shown in exhibit 1(a).
Mr. Walterscheid moved to approve Resolution #12, Series 2014 approving the Final Commercial Design
Review including the additions identified above. Mr. Goode seconded. Roll call vote; Mr. Gibbs, yes; Ms.
Tygre, yes; Mr. Walterscheid, yes; Mr. McNellis, yes; Mr. Goode, yes; Mr. Elliot, yes. All in favor, motion
carried.
Mr. Gibbs then adjourned the meeting.
Cindy Klob
City Clerk’s Office, Records Manager