06/08/2016 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Two types of building light fixtures are shown in this submittal for design review only. The site light fixture and associated photometric plan are not for review in this phase. As with the building materials, a representative cut sheet of building lights should be submitted labeled "or equal" if the product is subject to change of manufacturer. Conceptual drawings of two proposed ground signs are included in the Phase 2 submittal, mainly for review by the Landmarks Commission, as the signage is within the historic district boundaries. A fully detailed sign paclcage will be required for the final phase of Planning and Destgn Commission and Council review. She recommended that the Planning and Design Commission incorporate all conditions of approval for Phase 1 by reference into any motion for approval of Phase 2. Mr. Sinith expressed his gratitude to the city'to allow a phased construction process. Mr. Henderson reviewed the plans. The high school entry is on the east side of the building and the middle school entry is on the west side. The building was designed to loolc like a campus of buildings. The building is set back more than 50 feet from the street and half of the building is set back 100 feet. The building is oriented north-south to complement surrounding buildings. Throughout the architecture, there is decorative brickwork to create more visual interest around architectural features including the extensive use of soldier and header courses. The east and west entrances were enhanced with brickwork and pediment and columns to stand out more. The service area will be screened along the south elevation. Utility brick in a variegated red color will be used to inimic the brick of the library. The shingled areas will be a pewter gray color. The horizontal elements along the elevations will consist of cast stone that looks like natural liinestone. All of the inetal work, down spouts and window trim will be white. Mr. Henderson noted that the decorative light fixtures will be on the front of the building. The signage will inimic the architecture of the building. Mr. Malone read Mr. Rerko's comments. He had asked for better definitions of the entries and the firin made an attempt to define them. He also suggested a change be made to differentiate the high school from the middle school, such as different mullions. Mr. Henderson stated that the dormers would be aligned with the windows. All mechanical equipment will be inside the building so nothing will be on the rooftop. Cut sheets for the light fixtures will be provided. He clarified that all of the bricks used in the building will be the same type of brick, but one color of brick may be used to accent windows or it may be used in soldier course to stand out. Mr. Malone aslced if the crosswalk to the library will be lit, Mr. Henderson stated that it is intended to be. Ms. Nader liked the design. The spandrel panel at the top of the entrance will be the same color as the outside to look like one piece. The brick used throughout the building will have a range of colors but the ones used as accents will all have the same tone. Ms. Nader liked the arch worlc around the windows. The aluminum doors will be white and the FRP doors will be as close to the bricl< color as possible, not orange. The dormers will have louvers in them. The building will meet LEED Silver requirements. On the south elevation, the gray sections shown are the cross section areas. Mr. Anderson clarified that the entrance will not be an overhang and will not be able to provide shelter. He also suggested that the cupola match the library and Old Town Hall. Mr. Matthews questioned the color of the mortar and Mr. Henderson stated that it will be the same over the entire building. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Ms. Nader, to approve 16-6050; N.O. High School/Middle School Complex Phase 2; 27301 Butternut Ridge Road contingent upon the following: