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6 May 31 st, 2018 Mr. Matthew Dickison City of Chamblee 3506 Broad Street Chamblee, GA RE: Variance Application/5368 and 5370 Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA (Eugenia s Hardware) Mr. Dickison, Please see the enclosed application for the variances related to the redevelopment of the buildings located at 5368 and 5370 Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA ( Project ). The Project is comprised of two buildings totaling 4,940 rentable square feet on.179 acres. Eugenia s Hardware most recently occupied the building, where they sold specialty items and antique fixtures. The building, which was built in 1952, is one of the more iconic structures in downtown Chamblee because of its exterior and interior architectural finishes. Our intent is to maintain and repair as much of the existing structures including the existing storefront windows and doors. We will replace the two storefront aluminum doors with a ¾ lite doors that are more in keeping with rest of the wood frame transom and windows that currently exist. The total building will divided up into three suites. Our intention is to lease them separately or together to restaurant or retail tenants that would provide a complement to the neighboring businesses. The variances that we are requesting are due to size of the lot, age of the building, and desire to maintain the original structure. The current ordinances require 18 ceilings on storefront streets, addition of loading spaces, dumpsters, off-street parking and 20% open space. Unfortunately, all of these requirements would cause us to make substantial alterations to the building. The attached proposed site plan shows four (4) angle-in parking spaces. We recognize that this differs from the current adopted streetscape plan but wanted to offer a suggestion to the Development Department and Council as parking is an important resource. We are seeking a variance from streetscape ordinances as defined in Sec as the City has adopted a streetscape plan and committed to complete that plan. Our intention is to add the open space as indicated on our proposed plan only where proposed. We are requesting a variance for the parking at this time. We have spoken to multiple owners in the nearby area and they have stated that they are not willing to enter into shared parking agreements at this time. Terminus Commercial Real Estate Partners, LLC 5256 Peachtree Road Atlanta, Georgia P: F: www. TerminusCRE.com

7 We are also proposing the addition of mural on the northern wall that will highlight the history of the building s past use as a doctor s office. Below is the total list of variances that we are seeking for this Project: Sec Open Space Requirements Sec Streetscape Sec (f) Sustainability Sec Storefront Street Sec (c)(2)- Building Height Sec (a) Parking Sec (a)(2) Fenestration Sec (d) Roof Sec (f) Accessory Mechanical Systems- On 5368 building, Applicant will use best efforts to hide equipment from view, but may not be possible. Sec (a)(6)- Loading Sec Signage: The mural will be a maximum of 200 sq. feet. We appreciate your consideration of these variances and look forward to beginning work on our project. Sincerely, Taylor Smith 5370 Eugenia s, LLC

8 June 12 th, 2018 Ms. Taylor Goldman City of Chamblee 3506 Broad Street Chamblee, GA RE: Revised LOI/Variance Application/5368 and 5370 Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA (Eugenia s Hardware) Ms. Goldman, In response to your letter dated June 5 th, 2018, please see attached Existing Site Plan, Proposed Site Plan-Option 1, Proposed Site Plan-Option 2, Variance Checklist, and further justification for the variances requested. Since there are two parcels ( 5368 and 5370 ), we will specifically state the parcel for each variance. If a particular parcel isn t stated then the variance will apply to the entire site. Within this revised LOI, there are a few specific variances that I would like to address more in depth. Specifically, this property along with the rest of downtown Chamblee is going through significant transformations and we are glad that we can participate and partner with the city on these redevelopments such as the Rust n Dust, The Michelle, and Bluetop redevelopments. Per the attached plans, we will provide all of the landscape and hardscape improvements that are on our property and will coordinate with the City when they go to complete the rest of the adopted streetscape plan. Further defined, we will not participate in the streetscape plan as the City has already adopted and allocated for these improvements. We have proposed two options for the use of the building. In either option, our intent is to lease the 5368 Peachtree building to Bluetop so that they can add a sister concept called Spanish Moon. Spanish Moon will be a neighborhood restaurant/bar with a decidedly different atmosphere than Bluetop but will add to the vibrancy of the area through its unique offerings and relaxed ambiance. Bluetop will provide almost the entire necessary infrastructure for this restaurant, as all food will be prepared in Bluetop s kitchen. Spanish Moon will also utilize Bluetop s dumpster and loading areas. In Proposed Site Plan-Option 1, 5370 Peachtree will be leased as a retail use, which would require 18 off site parking spaces for that use. In Proposed Site Plan-Option 2, 5370 Peachtree will be leased to a restaurant that would require up to 36 parking spaces for that particular use. Due to this streetscape plan, the City will be removing the six (6) current off-site parking spaces and replacing with all on street parking which cannot be attributed to our parking count. Initially, our intention was to lease the building to a retailer but we have received multiple inquiries from highly qualified restaurateurs that have interest in this property. We believe that a thriving downtown area is Terminus Commercial Real Estate Partners, LLC 5256 Peachtree Road Atlanta, Georgia P: F: www. TerminusCRE.com

9 highly dependent upon a successful dining scene and we would be remiss not try to find ways to accommodate viable concepts through the use of on-street parking or other measures. If we are able to lease the entire property for a restaurant use, we will convert a portion of the building on Chamblee Dunwoody Way into a dumpster enclosure using the existing structure and use a roll off dumpster which is more common in urban areas. We believe that this property is one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the historic downtown area and we believe our efforts will restore its charm and attract businesses that will continue to further the renaissance that is occurring in Downtown Chamblee. Sincerely, Taylor Smith 5370 Eugenia s, LLC

10 Exhibit A Variance Requested Variance Existing Condition 230-1: Impervious Surface Not in Compliance 230-1: Open Space Not in Compliance (f): Sustainability Measures Not in Compliance Streetscape Design Sidewalk Clear Zone Not in Compliance Proposed 5368: 59.9% impervious surface. In compliance 5370: 87.2% impervious surface 5368: 40.1% open space. In compliance 5370: 12.8% open space Owner will achieve 4 points based upon the City s method of determining points for sustainability 5 8 sidewalk per adopted Streetscape Plan Notes New landscape areas provided by owner will provide satisfactory open space for 5368 but not for 5370 due to building coverage of lot. New landscape areas provided by owner will provide satisfactory open space for 5368 but not for 5370 due to building coverage of lot. Owner will provide a bike rack for five (5) bike spaces, repair kit attached to bike rack or nearby, all new HVAC equipment that will be much more energy efficient than current systems, and low flow plumbing fixtures to reduce output. City to provide 5 8 sidewalk on Chamblee Dunwoody Way & Peachtree Road per adopted Streetscape Plan Streetscape Design Supplemental Zone Not in Compliance Owner to provide 8 supplemental on Peachtree Road but not on Chamblee Dunwoody Way. Owner to create inviting space for customers but the entire site will not comply with supplemental zone due to the limitations on Chamblee Dunwoody Way.

11 (a)(2) Building Architecture-Fenestration (c) Building Architecture- Minimum Façade Height (e) Building Architecture- Roof Materials 5368: Front: 44.2% 5370: Front: 46.0% Side: 0% Side: 5.3% 5368: : EPDMnon reflective 5368: Front: 44.2% 5370: Front: 46.0% Side: 4.2% Side: 5.3% 5368: : Should Owner replace roof, owner will replace with reflective TPO In an effort to maintain the architectural detail and not significantly alter the building, we have only added in one additional window Peachtree will be a neighborhood restaurant/bar that will have a quaint feel. 18 façade heights are not in keeping with the proposed concept. Owner is still investigating whether it is necessary to replace the roof at this time. Owner will warrant that any future replacements of the roof shall be done with a TPO reflective roof. Owner plans to replace 5368 with a TPO reflective roof Storefont Streets 5368: : : : 12 To increase the ceiling height would be not only cost prohibitive but greatly alter the building Minimum # of parking spaces Six (6) offsite parking spaces Zero offsite parking spaces Due to the city s Streetscape plan, the city will be taking away all of the available off street parking Off Street Loading Not In Compliance 5368: Bluetop shall provide loading and unloading for this parcel. 5370: Owner to install signage in an on-street parking space Permanent Sign N/A 5370: Wall art on Chamblee Dunwoody way will be 274 square feet Signage shall designate loading during off peak hours as to not interfere with customer parking. In order for the wall art to be impactful, we request that we be allowed to install in excess of 200 sq. feet. Add additional wall sign on front of 5370 Peachtree in the event it is a single tenant.

12 Variance Checklist Variance Section Required Existing Proposed Required? Development in the RPZ Rezoning to PUD District Development of a Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District Yes both lots Impervious surface Max: 80% SEE LOI Yes both lots Open space Max: 20% Max building height Lot width Front yard setback Street side yard setback Side yard setback Rear yard setback Buffer Access to public street Contextual setback Encroachments into required yards Fence or retaining wall Accessory structure Sustainable certification Y (f) Sustainability measures Min: 5 points 0 Points 4 Points (e) Landscape zone requirements (f) Sidewalk clear zone requirements (g) Supplemental zone requirements Building architecture Building materials Y Y Y Streetscape design Landscape Streetscape design Sidewalk Streetscape design Supplemental 5 feet 10 feet 8 feet zone clear zone zone None None None See LOI See LOI See LOI Y (a)(2) Building architecture - Min: 65% Fenestration (b) Building architecture Singlefamily residential buildings Y (c) Building architecture Minimum façade height Required: 18 Y (e) Building architecture Roof Materials Heat reflective roof required See LOI See LOI See LOI See LOI See LOI See LOI Revised 4/23/2018

13 Y (f) Building architecture Screening of mechanical systems Screened from view in ROW (g) Building architecture Relationship of building to street Non-combustible materials Y Storefront streets Min: 18 feet Open space design requirements Outdoor lighting (a) Accessory use General accessory use provisions (b)(1) Accessory use Single-Family detached with an accessory dwelling (b)(2) Accessory use Home occupation (b)(3) Accessory use ATM machine (b)(4) Accessory use Satellite dishes (b)(5) Accessory use Swimming pool (b)(6) Accessory use Building materials or other outdoor storage as accessory use (b)(7) Accessory use Keeping of animals (b)(8) Accessory use Collection containers (b)(9) Accessory use Solar energy system (b)(1) Supplemental use Singlefamily attached (townhouse) dwellings (b)(2) Supplemental use Cottage cluster development (b)(3) Supplemental use Multifamily residences (b)(4) Supplemental use Livework units (b)(5) Supplemental use Mixeduse development (b)(6) Supplemental use Convertible space (b)(7) Supplemental use Group residential facility (b)(8) Supplemental use Personal care home Currently Screened See LOI See LOI See LOI Revised 4/23/2018

14 Revised 4/23/ (b)(9) Supplemental use Child and personal care uses (b)(10) Supplemental use Extended-stay motel/hotel (b)(11) Supplemental use Sales/rental with drive-through facilities (b)(12) Supplemental use Convenient cash business (b)(13) Supplemental use Corner commercial (b)(14) Supplemental use Drivein theatre (b)(15) Supplemental use Package stores for sale of alcohol (b)(16) Supplemental use Pawn shops (b)(17) Supplemental use Sporting goods retail with accessory indoor shooting ranges (b)(18) Supplemental use Tobacco products shop (b)(19) Supplemental use Fireworks sales (b)(20) Supplemental use Restaurants with outdoor dining (b)(21) Supplemental use Brew pubs (b)(22) Supplemental use Restaurants with drive-through facilities (b)(23) Supplemental use Restaurants providing hookah (b)(24) Supplemental use Automobile dealerships (b)(25) Supplemental use Automotive wash services (car wash) as principal/accessory use (b)(26) Supplemental use Automobile rental establishments (b)(27) Supplemental use Gasoline stations with convenience stores (b)(28) Supplemental use Bust stop shelters (b)(29) Supplemental use Bus station

15 Revised 4/23/ (b)(30) Supplemental use Massage establishments (b)(31) Supplemental use Tattoo establishments (b)(32) Supplemental use Spa establishment (b)(33) Supplemental use Adult entertainment establishment (b)(34) Supplemental use Subdivision recreation centers (private) (b)(35) Supplemental use Craft brewery (b)(37) Supplemental use Craft distillery (b)(38) Supplemental use Dry cleaning plants (b)(39) Supplemental use Innovator space (b)(40) Supplemental use Parking structures (b)(41) Supplemental use Selfstorage facilities (b)(42) Supplemental use Boarding and breeding kennels, animal hospitals with outdoor boarding (b)(43) Supplemental use Veterinarian, including animal hospitals, with no outdoor boarding and county animal control shelter (b)(44) Supplemental use Cemetery (b)(45) Supplemental use Crematorium (b)(46) Supplemental use Public and private schools and places of worship and places of assembly (b)(47) Supplemental use Communications facilities, including cellular tower (b)(48) Supplemental use Solar energy systems, principle (b)(49) Supplemental use Utility transmission and monitoring facilities (b)(50) Supplemental use Community gardens

16 Y Y (b)(1) Temporary and mobile uses Temporary manufactured housing approved in event of emergency, construction, or repair (b)(2) Temporary and mobile uses Outdoor retail display of goods (b)(3) Temporary and mobile uses Mobile food unit Off-street parking standards General requirements Minimum number of parking spaces required Shared parking Bicycle parking Electric vehicle charging stations Shuttle service Parking in non-single-family residential districts Compact parking spaces On-street parking Stacking spaces for drive-through service windows and drive-through facilities Parking in single-family residential districts Provision of off-street loading/minimum loading space requirements Min: 50 (1 space/100 sqft) Min: 1 loading space Dumpsters Prohibited signs Measurements Signs allowed by zoning district Y Permanent signs 1 sqft/linear foot of sign or 200 sqft whichever is greater Temporary signs Illumination of signs Changeable copy signs Nonconforming lots of record Nonconforming uses Nonconforming structures See LOI 6 None See LOI See LOI See LOI Revised 4/23/2018

17 Possible or Pay into Tree Bank Nonconforming development features Redevelopment thresholds Conservation subdivisions Access and right-of-way Design of blocks Subdivision plat application and review process Preliminary plat procedures Final plat procedures Model home permits Stream buffer variances Landscape zone planting requirements Off-street surface parking lot planting requirements Tree removal permits Specimen trees Tree density requirements Min: 100 dbh per acre Recompense and alternative compliance Post-development stormwater management - Applicability (a)(1) Access management - Driveways (a)(2) Access management Minimum driveway spacing (b) Access management No-access easements along thoroughfares where driveways are discouraged (c) Access management interparcel access (d) Access management gates and security arms Requirements for new streets Standards for new streets (b)(2) Requirements for new streets Private streets general provisions (b)(3) Requirements for new streets street names and address assignments for private streets (b)(4) Requirements for new streets Easements for private streets None Owner to comply Revised 4/23/2018

Revised 4/23/2018 350-3 (b)(5) Requirements for new streets Maintenance 350-3 (c) Alleys 350-3 (d) Narrow streets

18 Revised 4/23/ (b)(5) Requirements for new streets Maintenance (c) Alleys (d) Narrow streets Street design standards Curbs and gutters Sidewalks and bikeway construction standards Other - Other -

Zoning Technical Review Presented by Camiros. November 10, 2015

Zoning Technical Review Presented by Camiros November 10, 2015 TECHNICAL REVIEW OVERVIEW Purpose of this Report Outline issues with current Ordinance Present preliminary approaches for revisions Set drafting