HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMPLIANCE - 06-00571 - Applebee's RestaurantAPPLEBEE'S
975 University Boulevard
Rexburg, Idaho
COMPLIANCE WITH -COMMERCIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
RCS Realty, LLC is under contact to purchase a parcel v€ Praper#y Iocated at the northeast
cornerof the Highway 20 off - ramp and University Boulevard in Rexburg, ID. The current
property owner and seller is Floyd Wilcox & Sons, Inc. The seller will create the i . 1 14 -acre
parcel for development of a 6,138 square -foot Appieb�e's restaur�nf. The sate plan and
architecture is in substantial compliance with the City of Rexburg Development Code
Commercial Design Standards for structures less than 25,000 square fejt as demonstrated
below.
Facades and Exterior Walls
INTENT: Facades should be articulated to reduce the massive cafe and the uniform
impersonal appearances ol,
f comrr�ercral buildings and provide visual interest that ti+ivill be
consistent with the community's identity, character, and scab. The intent is to
encourage a more human scale that residents will be able to identify with their
Community, The resulting scale will ensure a greater likelihood of reuse of structure
subsequent tenants,, ruc#ure ib y
The Applebee's restaurant is a 6,138 square foot building, which includes a 714 square font
service/trash enclosed area. The prototypocal desiqn incorgorates a variPt►. �,f nr�.pa+a..t,.r.,.0
fL�lu1 %z; „
�� uU",Y materlais ana color to provide visual interest and human scale. The
presentation is inviting and will compliment the character of the immediate area an
"hospitality" use of the Americlnra immediately adjacent to the site. The Pro�is consistent with the cvmrnunity's identity, character and scale. development
STANDARD: Developments with fagade over forty feet in .linear length shaH r`rrcvr
wall projections or recesses a minimum of three fc�vf depth and a minim of - incorporate
contiguous feet within each forty feel of facade length and shall extend over �����
percent of �h� �a�ad�e. All sides of a structure clearly visr"ble from apublic #v�enfy
be so treated. Developments shal1 use animai�ing feai�ures such as rca street shall
windows, entry areas, or awnings along at leash sixty of thed'esd1sp�Iay
facade,
the north and west building elevations are dearly Visile to street f t i north
elevation faces University Boulevard with a setback of approximately 85' frim the right-of-way.
The west elevation faces Highway 20 off ramp and is set back approximately 74'from rtght-of-way. Ythe
enclosure area tha
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orates awning projections of over three feet in depth plus a 14 ' x 7'
north elevation includes threesepar awnings located over windows
ie north elevation is further articulated by a covered service/trash
.,Aback from the main building footprint approximately fifteen feet.
the linear building public street firontages are�articuiated. Ire addition to
the entry feature, windows and awning treatments, these elements are further
change of parade material (brick and stone), goof elements and color.
Smaller Commercial Stores
arficulated by a
INTENT: The presence of smaller commercial' sores gives a friendlier appearance pA arance by
creating variety, breaking up large expanses, and expanding the range of the sine's
activities. Windows and win�roy� displays of such stores should gybe used to contribute
to the visual interest of exterior facades, The standards M,1111*esented in this section are
directed toward those sit�ratr"ons where additional, smaller stores, with separate,
exterior customer entrances are located in the principal buildings or developmentsite.
This design standard does not apply to the Applebee's development, This will be a stand-
alone building which i's not a part of a larger commercial development.
STANDARD: Where principal buildings contain additional Son
ara�el,� owned sfares
+yhrch occupy less than 25, 040 square feed ofgrass floor area, with separate exterior
customer entrances: f
The standard described does not apply to the proposed free-standing Applebee3s restaurant.
a. The street level facade of such stores shall be transparent between The 114eig)"it of #hree feet ar�d eigrht feed above �`he walkway grade for no les$ Than 6!7
percent of the horizontal' leng#h of the buildinci facanfe-s nt' Q...%h �er.4:f:,, ,
stores.
b- Windows shall be recessed
shun#ers, or other such form
Detail Fea#ores
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ad should include visually prominent si1sills,,s of framing.
INTENT: Buildings should have architec#ural features and patterns thatprovide�n#crests, of The scale of the pedestP►an, reduce massive aesthetic ei�fectvisu�!
local character. The elements in the following standard should be integral �d re�vgrn►ze
burld►ng fabric, ar�d na#superficially applied #rim yr grraphics, yr paint, ���� Q� th�
The Applebee's building design incorporates architectural features andatterrts to
visual interest at the scale of the pedestrian. � provide
STANDARD: Building facades shall include a repeating pattern that shall include
less than Three of The elements lisped below. At least one of these element no
hor►�onfally. AI! elements shall repeat at internals of no more i�fian thin feet�shalf repeat
hvxizonfall�y ❑r ve�ically. y either
Color change
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Texture change
• Material module change
ExPreSSt'on of architectural or structural bay through a change in plane
less than 12 inches in widih, such as a� offset, reveal, orprojectingn� rlb.
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The building facades include repeating patterns of color charge, texture chan e andm
module chance. The color charges reheat bath horizontally and verticall . The base bilding �a�
calcar is red back, which alternates with a horizo�ta! color change of a if � Gc�nt brick a u
and window sails, then red brick p
with i�gh� stucco cornice capping the roofora etband
horizontal elements of material module change are the row of windows framedp ���er
in dirk bronze
anodized aluminum and vinyl window and door awnings_ ('-,Olnr-q r)f rruan k�;,��
stripes provide a vertical r
stucco cornice treatment r
epetition pattern on the awnings around the building. The beiye
epea#s at difflarent heights with the variation of roafiine on ai!building
uievazians. nnaterial module change is also demonstrated by the use of brick base, stucco
entry columns, windows and awnings. Texture changes include brick, stone, glass windows,
awnings. and stucco cornice.
Roofs
INTENT --r Variations in roof lines should be usedato add interest to., and reduce the
massive scale of targe buildings. Roof features should compliment the character of
adjoining ne►ghbarhoodsM
variations in roof lines have been used on the Applebee's buildings. The adjoining
neighborhood is commercial development of like character and a �cztatA hinhx&►n..
S IA►vDARD Roof fins shII be varied with � change in height every one hundred
linear feet in the buflding length. Parapets., mansard roofs, gable roof,, hip roofs or
dormers shall be used to conceal fla it roofs and roof fop equipment from public vie
Altemating lenii�hs and designs maybe acceptable and can be addressed durr"n w.
preliminary development plan. g the
Although none of the building elevations exceed one hundred linear feet, the architecture
ineorporates varied raofline design. The main building is 18'-8" high at the parapet with
portions of the parapet raised to 211-4)) f
or interest. in addition, the stone entry Tower is 22'
high. The entrance also features a peaked standing seam metal roof with timber
service/trash enclosure area is 12' high_ All roof top equi mint is located�rac�ng. The
wail, p behind the parapet
Materials and Colors
INTENT: Exterior building materials and calors comprise a signif��ant pari of the visual
impact of a building. Therefore, they s,houid be aesthetically greasing and corrrpatible
with materials and colors used in �adjv}n�ng neighborhoods.
The proposed Applebee's architecturewill compliment the adjacent AmericInn developmentand provide an aesthetically pleasing addition to the commercially zoned area
STANDARD.K
(7) Predominant exterior building materials shall be high ,q, Hty materials.
includO, without limitations:
a Brisk
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o Wood
0 Sandstone
o Other native stone
o Tinted, textured, concrete masonry units
The predominant exterior building materials are brick and stone.
(2) Facade colors shall be low reflectance, subi�le, neural, ar ea►-ih Tone colors.
The use of hirgh intensity calo
prohibited. rs, mefallic colors, black or fluorescent colors is
The facade colors are non -reflective, earth tone colors. The predominant calor is
dark red brick with chalk -toned sfon� for the entry flower. Dff-white accent brick is
used on the window sills, entry cc�lu�nn and accent banding. Na high intensitycolors, metallwc colors, black or fluorescent colors ire proposed.
(3) Budding i�r�m and accent areas may Tea#ure� br�gh�e�r colors, incfudin rima
colors; neon tubing shall not Abe an acceptable feature for trim or accent�
Building trim is predominantly off -whit white. the parapet cornice treatment is
white, capped with a dark bronze metal flashing. The standing seam metal roof
over The entrance is dirk green. The wood trim at the entrance is light beige,
supported by white stucco columns.
One of the signature features of the Applebee's tranchise is a red near band which
runs below the parapet cornice as shown on the elevations. Vile request approval of
this feature to maintain the Applebee's identity and receive corporate approval for
this location.
(4) Predominant buildings rnat�erials as well as acceni�s shall nr�� include
the f�flow�ng.
o Smooth -faced concrete block
o Tilt -up concretepanels without ►nitigating surface treatment
o Pre -fabricated steel panels
None of the above is proposed an The Applebee's restaurant.
En trvwa Y.S
INTENT.'to Entryway design elements and variations should give orientation an
aesthetically pleasing character to the building. The standards identifydentrywa y design Tea#ures,
Applebee's features an inviting entrance including a stone tower feature and covered ed porch
STANDARD.ff Each Principal building ,err a �r`�e shall have clear! d�fr"ned hiff a
customer entrances featuring no, less than Three of the followin gMy visible
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• canopies or porticos
overhangs
recesses/prvjec#ivr�s
• arcades
• raised corniced parapets over the dear
• peaked roof forms
arches
•
outdoor patios
• display windows
archr`fQctural details such as We work and moldings which are integratedintv
the h"ifeinV structure ar►al design
• integral planters or wing walls that incorp
places for sitting
gate landscaped areas andl+ar
The Applebee's entrance is clearly defined and highly visible. It features a coveredorch with
peaked roof element, woad truss and _qfi rr_r-In r-n!i imn kY;�_ _ p
area projects from the main
further define it fort
from the rest of the
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stone tower entrance
body of the buildin(
and is
further-
arr_PntAri
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he customer. Ma#erial, texture and color changes distinguish theC;IYentrance
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building,
LOrientationlVisual Mittqation
INTENT: Parking ares should proviafe safe, convenient, arrd efficient access for
vehicles and pedestrians. They should be distributed around large buildings in order shorten the distance to other bur`ldings and public sidewalks and to reducthe
overall
to
scale of the paved surface. 1f buildings are located close to sfree#s, the scalof f,ho
%P%jollplux ib rulauceal pectestriantraffic is encouraged, and architectural details fake on
added importance.
The resia
of the buil
areas.
urant building is situated in the middle of the site with convenient perking on all sides
ding. An internal sidewalk system surrounds the building leading to the parking
STANDARD: No more than sixty percent of the off-street parking are for the entire
property shall be located between the front fagade within the frontyardtyre
building and the �arimary abu�t�ing s�re�t unless theprin d al buil' • °f cipal
p ming and�F,or parking lad
are screened from view by vut-!ot deve�lopmen#(such as restaurants) and additional free
plantings and/or berms,
only twenty-six percent of the off-street parking is located between the front f ade acrd t
highway righ#-cif-vvay. In addition, a continuous planting rove is provided between h
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and street frontages to help screen the parking areas and frame the site. property
INTENT: Parking arias should' be visually buffered from the adjoining streets. Minimizethe u sisal rmpact of off strut parking.�
See above for landscaped screening treatment between parking areas and streets.
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STANDARD: Parking shah be locatedto the rear of the building or screen
does not dominate the streetscape.
Fences, hedges, berms and landscapingAP ed'sv khat r�
used tv screerr parkingr areas. E/Vhert large parkingr lots are necessa increasesbe
lartdscaprngi�o screen fhe lofs and divr"de the l�vts in% smaller corn onenfsL the
islands mush be provided in the rnt`erivr of 1arg�e �c��s. These may dbuble.andscape
storage areas in the winder months. Y as snow
The site is designed to evenly distribute the parking areas and therefore minimise their visual
impact. Landscaping is provided around the perimeter- of the site except for the access drive
an the east. Snow storage areas are defined an the site play which meets the Rexburcode
requirement.�
Back and Sides
INTENT: The rear or sides of buildinqs ofifen P resenf ttrac�rve mew of blank
walls, loading aCeas, starac�e areas, HVA C units, garbage receptacles, anal ofher such
features. Architectural and landscaping featu should mitigate these im acus. Anyaback ar side of a buitdirrg visi�6le frompublic or prlvat� right-of-w►a shat be �buiIt
accordance with Article 1. The Planning Commission may waive thise requirement
part of an agreed upon development plan. q as
Applebee's uniquely screens all trash and service areas with a 12' high continuation of thbuilding wall. Thi$ isin the same brick fagade treatment as the rest of the restaur �
cornice treatment. This area is totally enclvse� and roofed to fill screen it froma0
pt w��h
public and private streets. The metal trash enclosure doom �-ovIde ,�'acu��� from
collection services and are painted to match the buildin Landscapcess to the waste
frame the building. All rooftop mechanical equipment igrocated behind e areas surround and
therefore fully screened, the parapet walls and
STANDARD: The minimum setback for any building facade shatl be in accordance
the ,requrfremen�s for a!I Commercial zones, except Community Business Center. Where
���the facade faces a�fjacent resideniia! uses an earthen berr�a shall be installed
than six feet in heigrh#, car��a�nrng at a minirr�urn, a dvubl�e rv�nr of ever ' no
or
deciduous trees planted at intervals of fif#een feed on center. Additional landscaping
may be required by fhe Planning Commission tO effectively buffer adjacent land use
deemed appropria#e. �lny and aI! aafditi,p
additional landscape requi0
rements of al! the �s
Commercial zones, exce� Business District, shall apply.
The building setbacks are in compliance with the Community Business Center Zone District.There are no resrdential zones surrounding the s�#e,
Outdoor Storage, Trash Collection, and Loading Areas
INTENT; Loading areas and aufdoor storage areas exert yr"sisal and noise irn
surrounding neighborhoods. These areas, when visible from ad`ainrn r�, cts vn
and/or public s#reefs, should be screenedr recessed Qr enclosed. V#rhi e s pertie
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recesses can effectively mitigate these impacts, the selections of inappropriateCs and
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screening materials can exacerbate the problems Appropr
and outdoor storage ares include areas hintwaxin ti..:l.r:�,.�..
building is 1
those sides
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where more than one
►vur,arngs are notmare khan Tarty feetapart , or an
of buildings that do n�� have customer entrances.
The trash/service enclosed area and unloading area are on the o osite side �f t
from the main customer entrance. As described abase, the se�-vi peltrash e h� building
enclosed with a 12' high wall extension of t�� building, covered by a roof. enclosure is fully
area will not be risible from adjoining The activities of this
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STANDARDN
(7) ,Areas for outdoor stvrage, truck parkingt, trash collecfion or compaction, loading,.,ox other such uses sHafl nQt be visible from public or private ayg ri his -of -vv �
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See above. The trash collection, service and loading areas are fully screened from
public or private rights-of-way.
(2) Na areas for outdoor storage, trash collection or compaefions, load-fing,or afh
such uses shall be located within Twenty feet of any public thoroughfare ar er
street, public sidewalkr�r r`n�erna/ pedestrian way.
The trash collection/servic0
e/loading area is not located within twentyfeet of anthoroughfare or sidewalk. Y pubic
(3) Evading docks, truck parkingnufdoor storage, utility meters, HVAC equipment,
trash diimpsters, trash compacfions, and other service functions shall rbc Genf,
incorporated into the overall design of the building and the landscaping so that
the visual and acoustic impacfs of these functions are fully contained and ou
view Tram a�djacen# prope►[�ies and public streets, and nab attenfion is attracted� of
the functions b� the use of screening materials that are different from or inferior to
to the Princ-al materials of the building and landscape.
The Applebee's design meets and exceeds this standard as described above.
(4) Non -enclosed areas for the siorage and sale of seas+vnal invenfo h
permanently defined and screened with walls and/or fences. Materials�aff be
and designs of screening walls and/or fences and i�he cover sh , colors
those used as Predominanf materials and calors of the building.��1 conform toare fo be coveredthen thecvyerirrg shall cvnforrn to Those u �► a���ch areas
materials and colors on The bufidings. asPredominant
Not applicable to this development.
(5) Temporary safesldisplays, such as Christmas trees, landscape materials an
fireworks, shall follow all Outdoor requireme►��s far all the Commercial Zonesexcept Corr�mcrn►ty Business Ceni�er, as described �n the Development Cade
Location and time/duration of such sales/displays shatl bereVielAhOd a
approved by the Community Development �ir�ctor or a oin#ed designee.nd
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Not applicable to this development.
Pedestrian Flows
INTENT -m Pedestrian accessibilify opens auto-oriented aievelop ments to the
neighborhood, thereby reducing traffic impacts and enabling the development to
project a friendlier, more inui�rng 1mage. This section sets forth standards forpublicsrdewaiks and rnternaf pedestrian circulatr'ar� systems i�ha� can provr`de user-fr enc�f
pedestrian access as well as pedestrian safe#y, steel#er, and convenience within the
center grounds..
STANDARD JF
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Sidewalks at leash six feet in
width shall be provided along aII sides of the 10t that�
a�aut a public or priva te right-af_wray, excluding in ters ta tes. The Planning
commiss-
ton may waive this requirement aspar# of deve��vpment a regiment
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A six foot sidewalk detached by seven feet afi Ia
University Boulevard frontarlil. No sidewalk is �-
discussions with City staff.
dscaping is proposed along the
equired along the interstate ROW per
(2) Continuous intemal pedestrian walkways, no less than five feet in width shall b
provided from the public sidewalk or right-vf-way to the Principal customerQ
entrance of ail principal bu�lc�ings on the site. At a minimum, walkways shall
connect focal points of pedestrian acfivltyr such as, but not limited to, transit
sops, street crossings, building and store entry points, and shall feature
adjorn�ng landscaped areas that include trees,, shrubs, benches,, flower beds.,
ground covers, or other such materials for no less than 50 percent of their
length.
Afire-foot sidewalk system surrounds the building Ieading to the parkingareas.
Landscaped areas ars pravided adjacent tv the building to provide an invitingentra
from the parking and pedestrian systems. There is no connection between -the nce
proposed public sidewalk along University boulevard and the site due to an open
irrigation ditch in a private easement, which is fenced for liability�the pity approve the site as proposed since Applebee's is nod interested
S�s. 'fie request
pedestrian access near the open irrigation ditch for liabilityreason in promoting
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(3) Sidewalks, no less than five feet in width, shall be Prow ded alan the full lengthof fhQ bufld,rrg alvrrg any fa�aale featuring a customer en#ranee and a1a,n
facade abutting public parking creasy Such sidewalks shiiiIIIlt b� Ir�eafed atleast
six feet from the facade of the building tO provide planting beds for foundatian
landscaping, except where features such as arcades or entryways arepart of thefacade,
This standard is met as demonstrated through the site plan and I-andscape pIan,
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(4) Internal pedestrian walkways provided in conformance with SubsectiS�'fi c?,�l x]l"O1f:dP_ UV'pafhnr n.-.,#...,��....,. r_ _..- ---- - - on b above,
-- - �,. �.iG�e,■u►► «c3rureS SLlCh asc'�WiifilC�S or arcades within
feed of all customer enfrances, constructed parallel to the fagade of
building. This is notin�`ended to extend into the drivingaislesparking�h� or areas.
The entire customer entrance is covered by a peaked roof P��ch area. ,Althou h t
go" door is utilized by employees, it is also covered by �n avenin matching � he to
awnings along the north, south and west building elevations.
� '� the window
(5) A11 internal pedestrian walkways shall be distinguished from driving surfaces
through the use of durable, low maintenance surface materials such aspavetzo.,
bricks, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safely and comfort, as well as
the attractiveness of the walkways. Signs shall be installed to designate
pedestrian waIkways.
The site design enhancespedestrian safety by evenly distributing the parkingon al!
sides of the building wi#h sidewalk connections from each area.
Central Features and Communit
Spaces
INTENT: Buildings should ofiFer attractive and iwnvibing p de 46JF 1Wan scale features
spaces and arnenrtiesa entrances and parkinlllii�i��� lots should be configured fav be
functional and inviting with walkways conveniently tied to logical destinations. Bus
sf�ps and drop-off/p ick -up por`nts should be considered as irrtegral parrs of the
configuration. Special design features such as towers, arcades, porticos, eafestrian
light fixtures, bollards, planter walls, and other architectural elements that define
circulation ways and outdoor spaces should anchor Pedestrian ways, The features
and spaces should enhance the building and t
CommunitfabncM he center as integral parts of the
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The entrance tower and covered porch provide special design features that create a
pedestrian destination paint. Sidewalks, separated from the building by attractive
landscaping, leads from all narkir,n �ranC +�, +ti, _____ _ ....
- ----�� ���� 1��Ldurdn� enirance. Windows covered hv
colorful awnings further enhances the r,�riA�f�-pan q��In nf +h�, �..:�.�:� __
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STANDARD: Each commercial establishment subject to these standardssha11
contribute to the establishment or enhancement ofpedestrian arra public spaces bypraviafing ai� least Ivo of i�he followinpatiolseating
benches, transportation center, wi►� ow ��`ea, pedes#Tian p laza with
kiosk area, wafer feature., cluck tower, s#ee shopping walkways, outdoor play area,
A v#her such deliberate]y shaped
area and/or a focal feature or amenity that, in �fre ju�l�rmeni� of the Plannrng
COMmission, adequately enhances such Commu►rify and publics aces. Anysuareas sha11 have direct access #o the public sidewalk network and such feat
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shelf not be constructed of materials that are inferior to the r nom; �� ures
building and landscape. I� A materials of the
The site design, parking layout and sidewalk system for the Applebee3s provides an
attractive and functional destination for the pedestrian and enhances the public S -aces.
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Landscaped areas surround the building and direct the customer to theporchedwith both indoor .and autdaar waiting areas provided., aregenches �� entracvnconvenience of the eustamers, A!I materials and landscaped areasprovided
forthe
quality materials,
are provided of high
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