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EXHIBIT A <br />February 1, 2016 <br />Mr. Eric J. Ensey, City Planner <br />City of La Porte Planning & Development <br />604 W. Fairmont Parkway <br />La Porte, Texas 77571 <br />RE: ARTICLE IX. - DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR GC, NC AND BI DISTRICTS <br />Dear Mr. Ensey, <br />We would like to submit the attached Exhibit for consideration of our Stripes Prototype <br />Design in conjunction with the City of La Porte’s Design Guidelines. The location we <br />are referencing specifically is the Stripes site located at Spencer and Bay Area, for Tier 2 <br />compliance specifically. Our interpretations and requests for deviation are included in the <br />comments below, which correspond to the attached Elevation, Floor Plan and colored <br />perspective. <br />Sec. 106-928 – Architectural Design Guidelines <br />(a)Building Form: While our wainscot / base extends to a height of 9’-0”, the awning <br />clearly defines this separation between a ‘base’ and a ‘middle’ component, as the <br />color and/ or material changes here as well to further define a separate <br />component. The design includes a top / fascia along the tops of the walls as well. <br />(b)Building Articulation: <br /> (1a) Horizontal Articulation: <br />-Convenience Store side---Height is 21’-8” x 3 = 65’, however, <br />our wall length is just over this at 67’-8”. There is an offset of <br />6’ (21’-8” x 25% = 5.42’ offset depth required) that extends a <br />width of 15’-8” (67’-8” x 25% = 16.92’ width required). We <br />would ask that these be approved with the current design, as we <br />feel the intent is met with the variation of the wall planes and <br />depths albeit the exact dimensional requirements are not met. <br />-Restaurant side ---19’-8” x 3 = 59’, the current wall length is <br />28’-0” and, therefore, is compliant with the length restriction. <br />There is an offset of approximately 3’ (19’-8” x 25% = 4.92’ <br />offset depth required) that extends a width of 15’-6” (28’-0” x <br />25% = 7’). We would ask that the dimension of the offset <br />depth be approved as is, as we feel the intent is met with the <br />variation of the wall planes and depths. <br /> (1b) Vertical Articulation: <br />1705 S. Walton Blvd., Suite 3, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712 Phone 479.273.7780 Fax 888.520.9685 <br />www.hfa-ae.com <br /> <br />