03-17-2025 - Agenda Packet Planning Commission - PC Packet

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has proposed roof gables to break up the roof mass and create interest along the roofline. Windows and/or wall breaks are proposed on the sides of the buildings. (6) Architectural design: Architectural design should create harmony through the use of different textures, complementary colors, shadow lines and contrasting shapes. The use of walls in a single color, with little detailing or completely blank is discouraged. The proposal shows a mix of materials including stone, stucco, siding, and shingles. The colors are charcoal grey/brown with a light stone accent and a black roof. (9) Building Materials:Use of substantial amounts of high-quality masonry materials (face brick, stucco, stone) is encouraged. Buildings shall be constructed with no less than 67 percent of these materials, excluding window and door areas. Evaluation of building materials shall be based on the quality of its design and relationship and compatibility to building materials in the immediate neighborhood. The applicant is proposing to use brick and stucco on each building in combination to meet the 67% high-quality material requirement. The remaining percentage will be made up of a cement- board siding material finished in a similar color to match the exterior. Section 78-827 Off-Street Parking: (d) Required Parking: The City Code does not list a parking standard associated with the garage condo use. The applicant is not proposing any outdoor parking. Because the use specifically involves interior parking spaces, Staff applied the following provision: City Code Sec. 78-827(d) (3) Multi-tenant industrial buildings: “One space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area, or the sum of the component gross floor areas as follows, whichever is greater”. Based on this provision, a total of 235 parking spaces should be provided; each unit would need to provide 2.7 parking spaces to conform. As designed, each unit would support 2-4 enclosed parking spaces; 60 of the larger-sized units would support 4 cars (240 spaces) and 25 smaller units would support 2 parking spaces (50 spaces). This results in a total of 290 indoor spaces for the site exceeding the calculated requirement. Additionally, the site layout allows for loading and parking directly in front of each unit. It is anticipated in the applicant’s business model that each individual unit will accommodate the necessary parking for the owner. The applicant has provided parking plans and manuverability plans for accessing the site. (g) Snow storage in parking stalls.Provision shall be made in the parking area for adequate snow storage or removal in order to ensure that the required number of spaces is available at all times during the year. The applicant has indicated that storage of snow can be addressed by using the south and east side yards of the property. (h) Circulation. Traffic circulation systems shall be designed to accommodate anticipated traffic demands. Vehicular traffic generated by industrial uses shall be channeled and controlled in a manner which will avoid congestion or interference with other vehicular transportation systems and pedestrians and which will avoid creating traffic hazards and excessive traffic. Staff finds the layout of the proposed plan is reasonable and should support traffic circulation. The submitted maneuverability plans show access for a fire truck, and tailors throughout the site. (i) Parking size. Each parking space shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum 105