05-17-18 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 17, 2018 Design Guidelines Waiver SNAPP USA Planning and Development Department Staff Report ISSUE Should the Planning and Zoning Commission approve a request by SNAPP USA for a construction of new office/warehouse facility located in the 11000 Block of Fairmont Pkwy? DISCUSSION -928 outlines various architectural design guidelines, including building form, building articulation, roof, architectural design elements, and exterior façade materials. Because this site fronts Fairmont Parkway and is zone BI, Business Industrial, the subject site is required to comply with the requirements for Tier 3 buildings. Specifically, the code requires 20 façade be covered by stone or masonry materials for a Tier 3 building and 80% for other materials such as stucco, architectural block, cementitious fiberboard, EIFS (above 14 feet), and painted, colored or stamped tilt-wall. concerning Exterior Façade Materials. The proposal submitted includes complying with the 80% other material requirement. However, the material proposed as part of the remaining 20% is not a material permitted in Section 106-928. The applicant is proposing the use of a tilt wall concrete façade which is designed to look and feel like real masonry. The view from the street will look as though the building is clad in a masonry material, but the material is a cement product. The attached Exhibit A shows the proposed material and explains why the applicant is requesting consideration of this product. Section 106- Commission may approve a waiver request subject to two findings. The following is a list of those findings: 1.The project as designed is consistent with the general spirit and intent of the City 2.The proposed building will result in an attractive contribution to the community. 1