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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDESIGN REVIEW MEETING - 19-00139 - 111 W Main St - Grafitti Hair Salon - Remodel1 Design Review Committee Meeting Graffitti Hair Salon – 111 W. Main April 8, 2019 – 4:00 pm Attendees Design Review Committee: Brad Wolfe, Bruce Sutherland, Jedd Walker Applicant: Brandee Gordo (brandeegordo@gmail.com) Others: Steve Oakey City staff: Scott Johnson, Val Christensen, Tawnya Grover Presiding: Planning & Zoning Commissioner, Bruce Sutherland The Design Review Committee is composed of a P&Z Commissioner (Bruce Sutherland), a City Council member (Brad Wolfe) or the Mayor, and a professional from the community (Jedd Walker). Several other individuals serve on the committee as necessary. The Committee may meet if there is a development issue that is non-conforming or differs from the Design Standards requirements that are stated in the City of Rexburg Development Code Ordinance No. 1200. The Design Review Board is established to review design standards, landscaping, and site plans when requested. The purpose of the Design Review Committee meeting is often to reach an amicable compromise for the applicant and the community. The subject property is on 111 W. Main Street and is zoned Central Business District (CBD). The reason for holding this Design Review Committee meeting is as follows: 5.03.015. Architectural Design Standards a. Introduction. Developments in the Central Business District shall implement projects with an overall community design in mind and in conformance with the downtown blueprint hereby adopted. The need exists for Design Standards to be in place to ensure developments are coordinated into the overall community presentation and to preserve the integrity of the existing business district and in the downtown as the “center” of the community. These standards require a basic level of architectural variety, compatible scale, pedestrian and bicycle access, and mitigation of negative impacts. Architectural Design Standards are reviewed by the Design Review Board. The intent is to allow flexibility in design, while reviewing projects for compliance to the Downtown Guiding Principles and Development Framework as described below: 1. Guiding Downtown principles. The City of Rexburg values the historical sense of place that the downtown has provided for over one hundred (100) years. Recent studies have identified several guiding principles that will guide the continuation of the downtown core over the next hundred years. These principles are as follows: a) Downtown is a Pedestrian-Priority Area. b) Downtown is the Civic, Social, and Cultural Center of Rexburg and Madison County. c) Downtown is Highly Attractive to visitors and has a “historic” sense about it. 2 d) Downtown is the Heart of “America’s Family Community.” e) Downtown is a Mixed-Use Center, which includes Retail, Office, Residential, Entertainment, Culture, and Educational facilities. f) Downtown is Highly connected to the City, Region, and to BYU-Idaho. g) Downtown is guided by Public-Private Partnerships, including Agencies. h) Circulation System Manages “Through” and “To” Traffic Strategically. i) Downtown Way-Finding and Parking Systems are User-Friendly. j) Downtown Hosts a Central Plaza for Community Events and Activities. k) Downtown is a great Place to Work, Visit, Shop, Learn, and Live. 2. Downtown Development Framework. The Development Framework that has been identified and within which the community will pursue a revitalization blueprint is as follows: a) Define and Focus Development on Target Markets. b) Emphasize Mixed-Use Development with Ground Floor Retail. c) Infuse Residential Units Downtown. d) Build a Sound Parking System for Employees, Customers, Visitors, and Residents. e) Build a Pedestrian and Cycling Pathway Network Linking Key Downtown Nodes. f) Undertake Infill, Redevelopment, Adaptive Re-Use, and Historic Preservation. Implement an Urban Renewal Program. g) Install Small Business Amenities and Services to Draw this Market. h) Design the Place of Downtown for America’s Families. i) Connect to Community & Region with Wayfinding, Gateways, Parking, Amenities, and Marketing. j) Recruit Social Retailers to Reconnect with Major Regional Markets. The façade is being changed and this prompts a Design Review Board meeting. While these principles in the Central Business District (CBD) are current code, we are making a shift of requirements for the downtown to form-based code. The window fenestration is more like what the new form-based code would require. The elevation renderings presented are a great improvement to the “funeral-home” look that is there now. The design presented is closer to what the Design Review Committee is looking for in the downtown. The idea is to make the downtown more pedestrian-friendly. They suggest if there is something you could do out front to draw people in like benches and pavers, this would be welcomed. Landscaping could soften the appearance and attract pedestrians. The objective is a more comfortable, pedestrian-environment. Brandee has had her business for nine years. Up to now, she has not serviced a walk-in clientele. She wants to attract this walk-in business to add to her customers. Her plans are to open up the interior of the building. The applicant showed pictures from a company in Salt Lake City. Her strategy is to attract people more with color and contrast versus awnings. The applicant showed an elevation with a sign, however, she still needs to seek sign approval. There is a beam with recessed lighting over the doorway. She prefers not to have an awning. The minimalistic, flat-face of the building is more of the design she is seeing outside of Idaho; this is a more modern design. Brandee has not taken the siding off of the building; she does not know what is underneath. When demo occurred inside the building, she was surprised by what she found. She referred to the dark gray color on the exterior of one of the pictures she brought with her. She feels the lighting and 3 color use will draw the eye and provide a contrast. In addition, all of the windows are being replaced; these windows will have a brushed, bronze inlay. In the back, there will be more of a patio idea including a full, glass garage door, with a glass man door. This will allow people to see through the building. There are some budget constraints right now, but they will be reinvesting in the building as the business starts to flourish. CONCLUSIONS: • The Design Review Board supports the current, presented design of the building for the Graffiti Hair Salon. Later Building Meeting: Parking was discussed – possible distinction of employee parking Energy efficiency – Level 2 change prompts some insulation of the outside cinder block façade on the east and west sides of the building. Due to the proximity of other buildings to theirs, the east exterior could have some insulation and possible metal to look industrial. The west side would have to be insulated on the interior. The roof will also be replaced with some blown in insulation. CONCLUSIONS: • Quinton and Bret will talk together and let Brandee and Steve know what they find out for the energy efficiency requirements. Could these requirements have a time contingency? As per Bret Stoddard, the Building Official, the insulation of the east and west walls must be done by July 2020. He is waiting to see the window and door schedule for the building to determine current energy efficiency.