DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

MINUTES OF MEETING

JUNE 8, 2005

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Alan Seymour, Ken Kraus, Don Bergwall, John Cunningham, Pete Griffin,  Roger Yoder, and  Paula Bodey

 

OTHERS PRESENT:   Joe Smiley (McDonald’s regional real estate manager), Joe Kalinowski, Joseph and Kristy Gilkerson, Natalie Nasman(spelling?) and Clerk Barb McCoy

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 

 

The minutes of May 11, 2005 were approved as presented.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

McDonalds – S.R. 31/Mill Road

 

The checklist as completed by the zoning inspector was reviewed.  Discussion was held concerning the drive thru loop.  The landscape plan shows parking area.  Site plan shows separation.

 

Discussion held concerning the need for sidewalks along Mill Road.  Mr. Seymour stated the proposed shopping center is going to install sidewalks on the other side of entrance drive on Mill Road.  Members agreed a sidewalk should extend from the east side of the driveway to S.R. 31 and north on S.R. 31.  Mrs. Bodey stated a sidewalk should be provided from the City sidewalk to the building.  Mr. Smiley stated a sidewalk at the intersection of S.R. 31 and Mill Road could be installed at an angle with a bike rack provided.

 

Mr. Kraus stated he feels two handicap spaces are not sufficient.  He recommended adding two more spaces with 1 1/2 parking space between each handicap spot.  Mr. Smiley stated the handicap parking is in full compliance of ADA requirements but will review.

 

Northwoods subdivision resident Joe Kalinowski had several concerns:

 

          His property has direct line of site from back yard

          What will McDonalds do to lessen impact to Northwoods?

          Will have increased traffic on Mill Road

          Not adequate screening

          The sound from the drive-thru will travel into their neighborhood

 

Northwoods resident Joseph Gilkerson stated McDonalds will add noise and traffic to their neighborhood.  Mr. Seymour stated there is heavy traffic on Mill Road at the present time.  Landscape plan shows pine trees for buffering, which will also help with the noise.  The developer for the shopping center added extra landscaping for the Northwoods residents.  Mr. Smiley commented they will not have semi-truck parking available.  The drive thru speaker is fully automated.

 

Mr. Cunningham stated property owners need to know how surrounding properties are zoned before acquiring their properties.  There are limits to what can be done via the code.  Purpose of design review ordinance is to lessen impact to residential neighbors.

 

The building materials were reviewed.  Mr. Smiley stated the standard McDonald’s building is split face block painted but they have went with more brick for this site.  The roof is a darker red with beige drivet/EIFS, another tan trim color that will be a little darker.  All brick buildings become old looking fast and they are hard to refurbish.  It is easier to refurbish this style building every 5-7 years when building is constructed with brick Wayne’s coating.  The standing seam roof color is subdued to fit in with neighborhood.

 

Mr. Griffin asked what roof colors are available.  Mr. Smiley stated the bright red and this choice.  Anything else would be required to be painted and the standing seam roofs are already the color when constructed. 

 

Discussion held concerning the band of lights on roof.  Mr. Smiley stated they are low impact lights.  Mrs. Bodey asked if the lights could be omitted.  Mr. Smiley said no.  The lights are only on when restaurant is open.  Can look at spacing to reduce the number of lights; can remove three on rear.

 

Mrs. Bodey asked if they would be required to return if in 5-7 years they refurbish the building and decide to paint the brick.  Mr. Smiley stated they would agree to that.

 

Mr. Seymour stated he would like the brick to match the color of the shopping center’s bricks.

 

Discussion held concerning parking lot exterior lighting.  Mr. Smiley stated there will be four parking lot lights.  They will be down lit boxed lights, splashing light at ground.

 

Mr. Gilkerson stated houses in neighborhood do not have bands of white lights on their roofs.  Have been to other areas where they have better looking building that blends in with neighborhoods better than this building.  Mr. Seymour stated it is the intent to blend with neighborhood as much as possible.  Feels elimination of lights not too much to ask.

 

Mr. Smiley stated that would be a deal killer.  People say they do not even notice the lights.  They have designed this building in accordance with Marysville’s design code.

 

Mr. Bergwall stated the board does not have as stringent rules on paper but they have adaptability with the area.  Asked if there is flexibility with template design.

 

Mr. Smiley stated if McDonald’s did not care about surrounding area, the building would be split face block.  Can talk full brick building but need the lights on the building.

 

Discussion held concerning full brick building vs. the design proposed.  Adding corner bricked accents and having less windows would work.

 

It was noted there is no fencing proposed.  The trash enclosure will be constructed of masonry and drivet to match the building.  Also noted was the signage appearing to be excessive.  All signage required to be approved  by zoning inspector.

 

Mr. Kilkerson stated they are resistant to McDonald’s period; however, they know they are permitted. Would like to see black fencing that is already in place for Northwoods be continued around to the entrance on Mill Road and also on Cobblestone.

 

Mr. Smiley stated they could talk to Casto Development concerning the fence being placed along Cobblestone and the existing house.  Not sure the retail shopping center would appreciate the fence along Mill Road for visibility reasons.

 

Natalie Nasman(spelling?), resident, asked if there will be any outside seating areas.  Mr. Smiley stated that is decided by the restaurant operator but there is plenty of space for outside seating.

 

Mr. Kraus made the motion to approve the building with the following conditions:

 

Ø     Pull driveway closer to restaurant, clear form of separation

Ø     Sidewalk to located at intersection of S.R. 31 and Mill Road angled into property with bike rack provided

Ø     Review handicap spaces

Ø     Handicap ramp across S.R. 31

Ø     South and north elevation – reduce number of roof lights

Ø     Rear elevation – remove roof lights

Ø     Brick corners for accept purposes

Ø     Row of brick to break up length of building

 

Question put, stood:

 

Mrs. Bodey Yes  Mr. Seymour Yes  Mr. Cunningham Yes  Mr. Yoder Yes  Mr. Bergwall Yes  Mr. Kraus Yes  Mr. Griffin Yes.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Mr. Seymour adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.