DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
APRIL 11, 2007
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Dave Klug, John Cunningham, Larry George,
George McVey, Alan Seymour and Ken
Kraus. Scott Draughn was excused.
OTHERS
PRESENT: Kevin Chen, Michael Romary,
Doug Furbee, Glenn Remo, Meg Michael, John Fyfe, Bill Morgan, City Planner Greg
DeLong, Secretary Barb McCoy
The meeting was called to
order at 6:35 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The following changes were made to the minutes of
March 14, 2007:
Page 6 – Alan voted NO (not yes)
Page 6 – change “contrast”
to “conflict”
ORGANIZATION:
Rules of Procedure:
Voice vote was unanimous for no changes to the rules
of procedure.
Election of Chairman:
Mr. Klug
nominated Alan Seymour for Chairman; Mr. Seymour declined. Mr. Seymour nominated John Cunningham for
Chairman. Voice vote was unanimous.
Election of Vice-Chairman:
Mr.
Cunningham nominated Ken Kraus for Vice Chairman. Voice vote was unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS:
Certificate
of Appropriateness Historic Uptown – 2 signs in window for
It was
noted the applicant was not at the meeting.
Mrs. McCoy stated in January 2006 it came to her attention that a vinyl
lettered sign had been installed on one of the windows at this business. After several attempts the business owner
went before the Architectural Review Board who approved the sign as it was
already installed. A few months later
these two neon signs were in the window, both without a required zoning permit
and Certificate of Appropriateness.
Several attempts were made until finally he applied for the appropriate
permits through the Design Review Board.
Mr. Cunningham stated he felt the signs themselves are not so
inappropriate but all of the other signs clutter the windows. Perhaps a condition could be to require all
the other clutter signs to be removed.
Mr. Kraus stated these signs went up without permits and the applicant
simply ignored the rules and ordinances of the City. Mr. Seymour stated the applicant may have been
simply unaware of the code. Also,
Codified Ordinance 1136.12(d) states all signs within the District shall
conform to the color and material standards of this section and be of such a
style or design that reflects the era during which the structure was built. The Board needs to make a decision of whether
it is appropriate to have neon signs in order to be consistent.
Mr.
Cunningham stated other things are to be considered such as color, font, etc.,
of the neon signs. These signs are not
outlandish. Mr. Kraus stated under design guidelines
adopted by the Board, neon signs are mentioned as being ok. If everything else were to be removed, the
neon signs may not be so bad. Mr.
Seymour commented that the zoning code is adjustable; maybe limit neon signs in
some ways such as size. Mr. Klug stated
neon signs seem to fit in this instance but all the other signage in the
windows need to go. Mr. George stated he
feels there is too much clutter. Mr.
Kraus stated the applicant should be reminded to contact the City for proper
permits in the future. Mr. Cunningham
stated the applicant should be told in future the Board may view more strictly
if permits are not applied for in the proper ways.
Mr. Kraus
made the motion to approve this item with the following condition:
Ø
Remove all signs in the windows with the exception
of the two neon signs requested and the OPEN sign
The
question put, stood:
Mr. Kraus
Yes Mr. McVey Yes Mr. George Yes Mr. Cunningham Yes Mr. Seymour Yes Mr. Klug Yes
First
Federal Community Bank of Bucyrus – 251 Coleman’s
John Fyfe, CE&M, Inc. reviewed the site
plan. It was noted the driveway will be
a dead end at this time. The remainder
of the property will be developed at a later time. The City has informed him that a street may
be proposed at the rear of the property to continue
Mr. Kraus asked what the 6 little circles in front
of the building are – Mr. Fyfe stated they are light ballards. Mr. Kraus noted the handicap parking spaces
should be in front of entrance door. Mr.
Fyfe stated it was designed that way because of the ramp/sidewalk issue. It is also hard to install signs. Mr. Kraus also noted they should have handicap
buttons on the door.
Curbing will be used for the entire site being
developed.
Mr. DeLong asked if there will be a dumpster. It was noted there will be a small
concreted area outside the north door for a small tote which will be screened with
landscaping.
Mrs. McCoy reviewed the landscape plan stating five
more perimeter trees are required per code.
Mr. DeLong commented diversity in trees is important. Mr. McVey stated he is concerned about the
Callery Pear trees being proposed. In
general they are not good to use. Would
like to see something else used.
Mr. Kraus asked if there will be any landscaping in
front of the building. Mr. Fyfe stated
yes, including shrubs. It was noted
shrubs will also be placed around mechanicals to shield. Mr. Seymour asked if trees could be planted
to be used to shield the tower. Mr. Fyfe
noted there is potential that tower could be moved to the back of lot. If it is not moved, that is a valid request.
Mr. Fyfe presented samples of the building materials. Cultured stone will be used with a band of
air stone, brick and more matching air stone.
Shingles vary in colors of browns/tans.
There will be 2 light poles in front of building, 2
on south side, one on west side, one on north side. They will be 20’ poles, down lit lights.
Discussion was held on the toter area with it being
noted they will be using 4’ x 4’ area with a fence surrounding it to isolate
the 90 gallon toter. Pickup will be
twice a week. Fence will 5-6’ tall
constructed of material compatible with the building.
Mr. Fyfe stated the only sign being proposed will be
a freestanding sign – 10’ to bottom of sign.
Mr. Klug noted that all the other signs on Coleman's Crossing are lower
monument signs. Mr. Fyfe stated he
understood that their property is not under the same guidelines as Coleman’s
Discussion held on front elevation of the roofing
and how it is not the same for all elevations.
Mr. Kraus made the motion to approve First Federal
Community Bank of Bucyrus with the following conditions:
Ø Handicap parking to be placed in front of entrance
Ø Handicap buttons to be installed on entrance door
Ø Small trash area (4’x4’) to be inside a fence that
will match exterior of building
Ø Landscaping will hide mechanicals
Ø 5 additional perimeter trees required – not using
Callery Pears
Ø Landscaping will be installed in front and beside
building
Ø Trees will be installed by tower if not moved
Ø Lights will be 20’ pole
Ø Sign cannot exceed 20’ in height; 72 sq. ft/ 10’ to
bottom of sign
The
question put, stood:
Mr. McVey
Yes Mr. George Yes Mr. Cunningham Yes Mr. Seymour Yes Mr. Klug Yes
Mr. Kraus
Yes
Plans to be resubmitted for final approval.
New Shopping Center – 651
Coleman’s Crossing (in front of Wal-Mart) – filed by Doug Furbee for Furbee
Properties II LLC
Mr. Delong reviewed his memo states the Board
previously reviewed plans for this project at the February 28, 2007 Design
Review Board meeting. As one of the
tenants, Buffalo Wild Wings (BW-3’s), had concerns about the Board’s requirement
of removing the yellow painted area around the wall sign and the removal of the
black and white zinger.
Mr. Furbee stated that is why they have resubmitted
revised plans.
Glen Remos, director of real estate for BW3’s stated
the reason you are not seeing restaurants similar to this design is because
this is a new trade dress look and it is relatively new in this area. It picks up on the theme of BW3’s logo, black
and yellow, black and white zinger, etc.
The zinger is an aluminum panel that is removed with signage if store
does happen to close.
The exact color sample of “social butterfly yellow”
was presented which shows it is mellower that originally presented. Mr. Remos stated after a conference call with
Mr. Seymour, Barb and Tammy, and after some staff suggestions, they went back to
the drawing board to try to come up with a compromise.
Mr. Kraus stated he preferred the EIFS with light
yellow stripes best. It was noted the
size of the zinger is reduced from 24” to 16”.
Mrs. McCoy clarified that from the color chips
presented, the tan color is the light yellow color on the color rendering and the other is the “social butterfly”. The Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar sign
is separate from the yellow painted background – the yellow background IS NOT
counted as part of the sign.
Mr. Kraus made the motion to approve the new
“Shoppes on Coleman’s Crossing” shopping center with the revision of 2 vertical
EIFS #2 columns in tan, as well as and
the black and white zinger to be 16”x16” as submitted. The question put, stood:
Mr. George
Yes Mr. Cunningham Yes Mr. Seymour Yes Mr. Klug Yes Mr. Kraus Yes Mr. McVey Yes
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of
Mr. DeLong requested this item be tabled once again
because he has received revisions and would like to make the revisions before
discussion.
COMMENTS OF CITIZENS FOR NON
AGENDA ITEMS:
Meg Michel stated she is representing Kevin Chen who
is developing the lot on the other side of the driveway in front of Wal-Mart
and stated she brought him for educational purposes. They will be submitting in the next couple
weeks. An artist’s rendering was
presented to the Board members for review.
Ms. Michel stated they would like to do something a little different
because it will be a Chinese
restaurant. Mr. Seymour stated he didn’t
know which direction this architectural theme is going but certainly need to
take into account the type of business.
COMMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD
MEMBERS:
Mr. Kraus stated that it was
his understanding at the last meeting there was discussion held on the previous
month’s decision of requiring approval of Phil Connolly on any lot in the City
Gate Subdivision before the Design Review Board reviews the request. He stated an official motion is required as a
point of order to rescind the motion of two meetings ago if the Board has
decided not to require the approval.
Mr. Cunningham requested an
agenda item of “Developer Covenant” be added to next month’s agenda.
Mr. McVey stated he feels it
is important not to allow Callery Pear trees as street trees. Would like to take off the list altogether.
Mr. Seymour stated neon
signs need to be discussed – what is acceptable?
Mr. Cunningham stated he is
looking forward to be chairman once again.
ADJOURNMENT: The
meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.