2001-79 AMENDING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - WEST TOWNE SQUARE

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requirement, the PUD allows for a relaxing of the standards. Staff believes that the four space shortfall is acceptable, given the variation in hours and parking space utilization of the various uses within the PUD Mr. Van Steenhuyse noted the concern of staff regarding the architectural character of the buildings. 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 narallel 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 Stree� Use of brick courses to tie in brick elements from street sides Sides not visible from Wood Street: No requirements The developer has agreed to these guidelines. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the rezoning and amendment to the PUD, subject to the addition of the design guidelines to the PUD site plan. Mr. Phillip Cochran, Consulting Engineer,was present and spoke for the petition representing the petitioners. Mr. Jim Romano was also present. Mr. Cochran stated that the Planned Unit Development was approved in December of 2000 and construction is underway on the project with the restaurant just opening. The development has been very well received by the community. Mr. Cochran stated that the petitioners purchased five additional lots and two apartment buildings will be constructed to the east which is zoned R-6. The petitioner has worked with Millikin University. Mr. Romano met with the property owners to the east who had concerns regarding backing out of their driveways onto Wood Street due to the on street parking. Seven parking spaces were eliminated to alleviate those concerns. Mr.Cochran stated that there are adequate on site utilities. The capacity of the restaurant/banquet facility and the hours of operation were discussed. Mr. Romano stated that the capacity for the restaurant and the bar is 180 people and 300 people for the banquet area. Mr.Cochran stated that the development is a mixed use and there could be overflow parking. Mr. John asked about the elevations at the east end of the development and problems due to excavation. Mr. Cochran stated that the apartment buildings will be approximately four and a half feet above street level and although there could be a building within five feet of the property line, they have been moved back to accommodate the difference in elevations. He stated that he hoped there would be no problems due to excavation.