2001-79 AMENDING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - WEST TOWNE SQUARE

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' • ' � � Page 3 of 4 West Towne Square PUD Amendment September 6, 2001 believes that the four space shortfall is acceptable, given the variation in hours and parking space utilization of the various uses within the PUD 9. The site plan shows an ornamental iron fence along Macon Street as well as a wooden site-break fence along the eastern border of the development. The landscape plan shows five landscaped islands at the southern ends of the parking rows. Landscaping is also shown along the western perimeter and around all of the buildings. STAFF ANALYSIS 10. The applicants have submitted architectural elevations for the proposed apartment buildings. The elevations show that each building is basically two "modules"that are connected by the roof and are accessed via an outdoor stairway in the middle of the buildings. The buildings have pitched roofs, vinyl siding, and no window or door details. The sides of the buildings are especially plain, with no distinguishing features. 11. Staff is concerned that the design of the buildings is inconsistent with the commercial/office building as well as the historic styles of the homes surrounding them. The design as proposed is more consistent with suburban development and detracts from both the neighborhood and the new commercial building. Staff has proposed to the developer that the following design guidelines be attached to the site plan: Architectural scheme shall be similar in quality and elements to the Woods development On sides parallel to Wood Street: Brick and brick courses. No more than 60 percent of the wall area shall be siding. Window and door elements such as sills, lintels, shutters, etc. Decorative elements in roof gable ends Use of brick, EIFS, and similar materials to highlight details and/or decorative elements Sides not parallel,but visible from, Wood Street: , Use of brick courses to tie in brick elements from street sides � Sides not visible from Wood Street: ' No requirements As of this writing, the developers have not responded to this proposal. I STAFF RECOMMENDATION 12. Staff does not oppose the addition of the apartment buildings or the reconfiguration of the parking area. The major concern is the effect of the proposed architectural style on both the surrounding homes and the commercial center. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the amendment to the West Towne PUD amendment, subject to the addition of the above design guidelines to the PUD site plan.