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ffOS-3081 StoncbayLolU Juniiary 13,2005 l’a(e 6 One way to reduce the height would be to reduce the roof pitches to less than 12/12. As designed, the building will have a (not visible) ncarly-llat roof behind the pitched sections, at about the same height as tiie peaks to allow for runoff and avoid snow accumulation. Reducing Uie roofpitch could |)otcntialIy reduce the peak heights (i.e. reducing to 8/12 would reduce them by 4') but may ultimately be less attractive... Purely from a numerical perspective, the proposal has a defined height of about 37', based on an average ofhighest gable at 1065.08' and a high side finished grade of 1028'. This meets the numerical paiamcter of the original approval. From a visual perspective. Planning Commission should consider whether the peak heights being generally 5-7' higher than originally approved, arejustified by the site slonnwaler constraints, by the market demand for 9' ceilings, and by the design elements incorporated to reduce the impact of the added height. PlanningCommission should also consider whether the visual impacts ofthe added height areixjsitivelyor negatively affected by tlie increased length ofthe building. Also consider whether the location within the development and tire other uses proposed along Kelley Parkway have an effect on the visual impact of tliis building. If Plamiing Commission concludes for some reason tliat the peak height increase of 5-7' is unacceptable, this should be discussed with the developer to determine what measures can be taken to reduce the height or its impacts. Building Materials Facade. The building facades are intended to include 40-60% coverage by two types of textured cultured stone, with the balance to be of fiber cement horizontal siding (‘ 1 lardy-board ’ typ.) using both textured lap and cedar sliingle styles. Soffit, fascia and trim will be maintenance fi^ pro-finished metal, sliingles will be commercial grade asphalt, and windows arc proposed as pre-finished metal elad wood 'single hung ’ (my assumption is tliat these are casements or sliders). Visual Elements . The architectural renderings show basically two window styles used tluoughout the building - a larger picture window system with angled upper corners, and single, double or triple windows with a veifieally divided upper half. These window elements add to the character and visual acceptability of the design. The main entrance features pillars and a half-moon feature. Gable ends each appear to include a louvered panel feature, 'llic variation in design elements, such as bump-outs, offset gables, varied levels of stone versus siding, along the length ofthe building should help to decrease the perception of length. It should be made clear to the applicants tliat llic City ’s expectation and requirement will be to include all of the detail elements as shown on the renderings and elevation views, in the final building construction