DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

MINUTES OF MEETING

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Alan Seymour, Dave Klug, John Cunningham, Ken Kraus, Scott Draughn and Larry George.  George McVey was excused.

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  Ryan McDonnell, Tom Schifer (Marysville Public Library), Jason Isaacs, Emily Wieringa (Thomas & Marker), Mike Couvreu (Kleingers & Associates), Larry Zimmerman (Marysville Schools), Scott Deisler (architect for Schools)

 

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

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  October 11, 2006

 

Voice vote was unanimous to approve the minutes of October 11, 2006 as presented.

 

COMMENTS OF CITIZENS FOR NON AGENDA ITEMS:  None

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Taylor Ridge Apartments – Taylor Avenue/SR4 – filed by Isaacs Enterprises (tabled)

 

Jason Isaacs stated this item has been tabled for a few months.  It is an 8-unit apartment building with 4 flat units with the end units being 2-story townhouses with basements.  He stated he has made revisions that fulfill the intent of the design review ordinance.  This includes using hardi plank fiber cement board instead of vinyl siding.  He showed samples of the hardi plank which will be autumn tan in color with white trim.  There will be 4 cupolas with white/tan pint.  The shingles will be 3-tab 25 year onyx black.  The shutters will be black.  There will be no back doors to any of the units so private patio areas in back have been removed.  Mr. Isaacs stated the existing fence along SR 4 cannot be removed per ODOT. 

 

The site plan was discussed noting the main drive has been moved further north on Taylor Avenue.  This allows for two more parking spaces.  The parking lot will be curbed.  The dumper will be enclosed with white vinyl fence.  After suggestion from board members, Mr. Isaacs agreed to have the fence be painted tan so it would not stand out as much.  There will be a dry detention basin 2’ deep.

 

The landscape checklist was reviewed with Mrs. McCoy stating 7 interior trees are required by the landscape ordinance – this includes one for the landscape area and 6 interior trees.  The plan shows evergreens but shade trees are required.  However, because street trees are required to be on property side of fence, you could count the trees along SR 4 and leave the evergreens as landscape plantings. 

 

Mr. Isaacs stated the existing trees along the north property line will remain to be used in conjunction with the new pine trees shown for the required buffering.

 

Mr. Kraus stated it would be a good idea to check with the street department to see if a “hidden drive” sign would be warranted northbound on Taylor Avenue because of the bend in the street.

 

Mr. Kraus made the motion to approve this agenda item with the following items noted:

 

·  Siding to be hardi-plank, autumn tan in color

·  3 tab 25 year shingles to be used

·  Street trees along SR 4 to be on the inside of the fence that is not permitted to be removed

·  Dumpster enclosure to be tan to match siding

 

The question put, stood:

 

Mr. Draughn Yes  Mr. Cunningham Yes  Mr. Kraus Yes  Mr. Seymour Yes  Mr. Klug Yes  Mr. George Yes

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Marysville Public Library New Parking Lot – 231 S. Plum Street

 

Tom Schifer stated the library is doing interior renovations and would like to do this parking lot to provide more parking for the patrons.

 

Mrs. McCoy reviewed the landscape plan checklist with it being noted a 10’ grassy area is required along E. 7th Street and the plan only shows 8’ 1”.  However, after discussing the site plan with Mr. Schifer it was noted that the property line does not go as far south as it should and there is 10’ 1” from the sidewalk.  That would meet the ordinance.  Mrs. McCoy also stated 4’ grassy area also required on the north property line which is met with 9’ for most of the area to the north  except for where the book drops are shown.   The required buffering of the parking lot would cause a visibility problem on E. 7th Street so planting material or mounding should not be required.

 

Mr. Seymour suggested installing curb on south side of parking lot because it is so visible from E. 7th Street.  Mr. Schifer sated the library is on a tight budget and not sure that can be accomplished.

 

Mr. Klug made the motion to approve this agenda item as presented:

 

The question put, stood:

 

Mr. Cunningham Yes  Mr. Kraus Yes  Mr. Seymour Yes  Mr. Klug Yes  Mr. George Yes  Mr. Draughn Yes 

 

Review and Discussion Only – Marysville Schools – New Intermediate School – Southard Road and S.R. 4

 

Larry Zimmerman, superintendent of schools, stated this property is not annexed yet but in order to get this building open by the 2008 school year it was imperative for the schools to start the site work for this project.  Annexation is going slow but the first part of the 162 acres has been submitted to the City for annexation.  This is a 10-year project that could eventually have up to three buildings.  The location is ideal because of the connector to US 33.  This property is in the Darby Water Shed and there have been many conversations with them.  The water will drain away from Marysville towards Milford Center. The zoning permit has been obtained from Paris Township but they felt it is important to try to conform to the City’s guidelines as much as possible.  This is a 166,400 sq. ft. building with 900 student capacity.  It will be an intermediate school and middle school with common media room, band room, cafeteria and auditorium in the middle.

 

There will be two curb cuts on SR 4 and they are approximately 800’ apart.  The landscaping includes street trees and trees in the parking area, etc.  It was noted the Marysville landscape code was referenced.  The building will be brick and split face block.

 

A power point presentation was presented showing the entire site plan with proposed ball fields and game areas, etc.  It showed proposed elevations of the building and also provided a 3-D presentation of the school inside and out.

 

Mr. Zimmerman noted this property borders the Fairbanks school district.  There is a good possibility residential will border the property and be across SR 4 also. He stated they discussed curbs but the Darby Water Shed people and Steve Stolte preferred the lots to drain over grass naturally.  Mike Couvraur stated there is a new movement to filter storm water run off pollutants through grassy areas so the concrete silt does not get into the streams.  The pond is designed for 100 year storms.

 

Mr. Kraus stated in this instance allowing for vegetative swales, etc., for filtering makes more since than curbs.  Mr. Seymour suggested curbs for entrances for the turn radius.  Mr. Zimmerman stated ODOT does not like curbs in the right of ways.  Sidewalks were discussed.  It was agreed probably would not make sense with this building but in the next phase, especially if the area grows with residential.

 

Mr. Seymour requested a memo be communicated to City Council and administration to inform them we had this meeting and they are attempting to follow the City’s guidelines as much as possible.

 

Mr. Zimmerman stated the construction is scheduled to start in March after the contract is signed.  Mr. Kraus stated the board would like to see actual samples when contract is signed.

 

Review of Street Trees

 

Mr. Kraus noted that according to 1140.03 the Design Review Board has authority to make changes to the approved tree list.  Voice vote was unanimous to remove the Ash trees from the approved list of street trees.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Historical Criteria for Buildings in the Uptown Design Review District

 

Mr. George stated he attended the Preservation Workshop seminar and How to Inventory Historic Buildings workshop.  How to determine historical criteria is very vague.  He stated the Ohio Historical society will help and there is online help but is still confusing.  Mr. Kraus stated there  has to be questions to ask to make the determination but the age old question is still “What is Historical?”  For now there are no answers to this question but the board will continue to research.

 

COMMENTS OF INDIVUDAL BOARD MEMBERS:

 

Mr. Kraus stated he will get information out to board members about the vegetative swale run off control that was discussed tonight.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.