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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArchitectural Review Commission (ARC)-Minutes-4/20/2011City of Colleyville Architectural Review Commission Minutes from Meeting Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Call to order (7:00 p.m.) Present: Alan Greer Jeffrey Ground Christina Keilson Kevin Procaccino Curtis Young Jim Makens Absent: Gerald Ward Staff.� Marty Wieder, Ron Ruthven, Jackie Reyff, Ashley Stathatos II. Review and Approval of Minutes of March 29, 2011 Meeting Commissioners reviewed the Minutes of the March 29, 2011 ARC Meeting. Following a motion by Commissioner Jim Makens and a second by Vice Chair Christina Keilson, commissioners voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2011, meeting as submitted by staff. III. Discussion and consideration of revised draft Criteria to use in judging Matching Grant Applications Commissioners discussed the revised set of Draft Criteria for Evaluation of Matching Grant Applications. After some discussion, the Commission agreed to consolidate the wording in the previous item 7 into item, at the suggestion of Commissioner Curtis Young. Having no further questions or concerns, Mr. Young made a motion, Commissioner Kevin Procaccino seconded and Commissioners unanimously approved the revised set of Criteria. IV. Consideration of Matching Grant Application — Gibson Family Trust for Colleyville's Center Point, 5117 Colleyville Boulevard Staff reviewed the application and details submitted for consideration by the Gibson Family Trust. Chairperson Alan Greer allowed Gibson Family Trust representative Norman Gibson to deliver his "show and tell". Mr. Young asked about the angled parking; Ron Ruthven noted that Mr. Gibson had been given a variance. Mr. Young pointed out that the building is a non-conforming structure that couldn't be built today. Commissioner Jeff Ground inquired about the extent of actual fa�ade improvements and Mr. Gibson elaborated in detail, noting the expense of the artificial tile and stucco skin. Mr. Greer inquired as to whether the Trust had met all the building requirements and requirements relating to signage, and Mr. Ruthven noted the Gibson's application was scheduled to go before the Sign Board of Appeals. Commissioner Kevin Procaccino asked about the wrought iron fencing along Thompson Terrace; Mr. Gibson noted his contractor's need to "pour high", since the lot is 2 feet above the walkway. Ms. Keilson likewise inquired about the fence on the south side; Mr. Young noted its need to prevent people from walking off the adjoining drop. Mr. Greer pointed out that the roll-up door is at grade; Mr. Gibson noted that he can put a storefront there in the future, where the roll-up is located. He said he may also put a deck there with an awning. Mr. Young noted that the present front door will remain until the SH 26 widening. Commissioner Jim Makens asked Mr. Gibson if he intended to ask the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for more money for right-of-way, in light of the sign he still has to replace, and Mr. Gibson replied "No". He later noted that TxDOT only compensated him for his loss of parking spaces. Following their review, Mr. Young noted that this application meets the idea of what the Commission had been discussing and made a motion to approve, with Commissioner Ground seconding the motion, since it may encourage other building restorations and demonstrated collaboration. Mr. Young amended his motion to recommend approval for the full $15,000 matching grant amount—and Mr. Procaccino asked that it include the stipulation of being inclusive of any future signage. Commissioners passed the motion unanimously. V. Consideration of Matching Grant Application – Tom & Ying Aikens for Y2Kitchen, 5003 Colleyville Boulevard Staff reviewed the application and details submitted for consideration by Tom & Ying Aikens and noted that they'd made application for two grant possibilities—one for a fa�ade improvement and one for tenant improvements as a destination restaurant. Mr. Greer asked the Aikens to discuss their application; among other things, they pointed out how they wish to close the door presently facing SH 26. Mr. Young asked if they intended to close the drive-thru, and Mr. Aikens noted it would be used for a patio, since they were trying to "de-fast food" the building. Mr. Ruthven pointed out that the drive-thru is already gone with zoning. The Commission and the Aikens reviewed the project on all four sides, beginning with the west elevation. Ms. Keilson asked if they were going to use the same tiles presently on the building, and Mr. Aikens noted their plan to do some antiquing. Mr. Makens pointed out how they were blocking the entry way to make it look more like a fence. Mr. Young asked that the Commission think through the site plan. Mr. Procaccino noted that the existing ingress is down hill, with a sharp right turn. Mr. Greer noted these types of items are addressed administratively, by staff, at the time of issuing a building permit. Mr. Procaccino asked about the make-up of the shutters, and Mr. Aikens noted they are to be wood. Mr. Greer also pointed out the wood lattice work and false chimney feature; Mr. Young noted that they planned to cut out a new door and would be closing a window. As it relates to operation, the Aikens spent some time noting how they would bring events to the site and expand and elevate the menu of food offerings. Mr. Greer noted the fa�ade to the north is dependent on the patio, and pointed out that the color scheme is better than the neighboring property. He also pointed out how in the interior, the Aikens' intend to add a working fire place on the SH 26 side. Mr. Procaccino noted that the existing floor is in good shape and that he likes the pedestrian movement. Mr. Aikens noted that they are using French screens to set apart private parties and raising the bar height to be more conventional. Mr. Greer noted how they would incur some major costs on the interior; Mr. Aikens confirmed that to be the case, particularly since they need to improve both restrooms, to add a new ceiling and change fixtures and canister lighting. He noted that while the kitchen is in good shape, they would be adding $50,000 in equipment for pastries alone, were moving things around and would be installing two new HVAC units. Mr. Young noted that this is surely a building that needs improvement and pointed out that the use or intent as a destination restaurant with catering is an attractive thing to have here in Colleyville. Nevertheless, he expressed concerns for the details—and noted how it would be hard to tell what the end result will be based on the hand-drawn renderings. Mr. Young stressed the need for a process to ensure quality of construction. Mr. Ground asked about the scoring of the building; staff noted it has yet to be scored, since they'd not applied for a building permit. He expressed his concern that it would not score high enough on the commercial design standards. After some additional discussion, Mr. Greer suggested the Commission take each item separately for consideration. Mr. Makens noted that while the exterior appears it will hit $30,000 in renovation costs—and is huge over whaYs there now—he's concerned that there's just not enough detail and is confusing as to the level of materials to be used. He'd like to see additional written detail. Mr. Ground noted how the patio enhances the building as a destination and he sees both as being worthy of $15,000. Mr. Young expressed his concern again for how it may turn out, and stressed the need for execution of what is proposed. Mr. Greer asked commissioners if there is a need for more information; Ms. Keilson confirmed that they need notes on the drawings, with material specifications. She is concerned about the wood lattice and coordinating metal on different sides of the building. Ms. Keilson noted the need for the Aikens to come back with a specific plan for the south elevation, rather than options, and more specificity of details and notes with materials. Mr. Makens pointed out how the Commission doesn't wish to make it over engineered, but agrees that they do need more detail. Mr. Greer noted how part of this is intended to avoid a(fast food) restaurant going back in there later as it is. He added that even with the wood lattice work, the plans would make it look better than it is now. Mr. Makens noted how the Commission doesn't wish to be a hindrance; yet, he noted, this is one of the first applications. Ms. Aikens noted that they wish to do things right, since they do live in the community. She asked the Commission to give them consideration, and noted how otherwise it might not happen. Mr. Ground made a motion to recommend a$15,000 matching grant as a destination restaurant, Mr. Procaccino seconded and the Commission approved the motion unanimously. Ms. Keilson then made a motion to table consideration of the fa�ade improvement matching grant application until the Commission receives a noted drawing with delineated materials. Mr. Procaccino seconded her motion, asking that the Aikens' designer also clarify what is to be done with the south entrance, particularly when it comes to glazing. Mr. Young also asked for additional construction detail. The amendments were accepted and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Greer told Commissioners he is very pleased that they are trying hard to put in place the right process for applications to be considered. Having no further business, the Commissioners adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.