Page 1 CITY OF GARDEN CITY 6015 Glenwood Street Garden City, Idaho 83714 Phone 208/472-2900 Fax 208/472-2998 MINUTES Design Committee 12:00 PM Tuesday, September 5 th, 2017 Council Chambers City Hall 6015 Glenwood Street, Garden City, Idaho I. CALL TO ORDER AT 12:05 PM II. III. IV. ROLL CALL A. Appointed Members Present: Gerry Armstrong, Brett Labrie and Diana Caldwell B. Appointed Members Absent: Maureen Gresham C. Design Review Member Planning Official Present: Jenah Thornborrow D. Garden City Development Services Staff: Stephanie Russell CHANGES TO AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of 08/21/2017 APPROVED V. OLD BUSINESS DSRFY2017-24: Talboy Construction is returning to Design Review for approval of a 4,342sf expansion to an existing structure and a 2,171sf open space canopy for Nelson s RV s. The 0.813 acre site is located at 5309 W. Chinden Blvd., Ada County parcel R7334170135, lots 1-5 inc Blk C of Randall Acres Sub. No.6. The property is within the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district and the Green Corridor Boulevard and Light Industrial designation of 1. Rocky Towle, Mark Butler, and Dick Talboy were present. 3. Mr. Towle explained modifications made to previous plans submitted. 4. Mr. Talboy informed the Committee that the existing storage yard and/or proposed storage yard will not be used. 5. Committee Member Armstrong informed the applicant that the space would be more flexible if it provided two, not one, drive-through bays. 6. Committee Member Labrie inquired about the size of the proposed sidewalk on Chinden.
Page 2 7. Planning Official Thornborrow explained ACHD standards are 7 if attached. If detached, sidewalk can be 5. ITD does not have standards for sidewalks. 8. Committee Member Labrie explained the island for landscaping is not necessary. The intent of Development Code is to break up parking areas. Given the small size of parking provided (five parking spaces), an island for landscaping is not required 9. Committee Member Caldwell asked whether bicycle parking is provided and Mr. Towle confirmed there is bicycle parking. 10. Committee Member Armstrong was happy with how the elevations were re-worked. 11. The Committee was in approval of the modifications made to the elevations, site plan, and landscape plan and submitted August 25 th, 2017. 12. Committee Member Labrie made a motion to approve. 13. The application was APPROVED subject to the following conditions: a. 5 sidewalk along Chinden to be installed with a 7 landscape buffer; and b. Island for landscape area to be removed from site/landscape plan. DSRFY2017-19: Ryan Drew with Larson Architects, P.A. is seeking Design Review approval for a new warehouse. The 1.38 acre site is located at 112 E. 38 th St., Ada County Parcel R2734502550, Lots 5/6 Block 8 Fairview Acres Sub. No.1. The property is within the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district and in the Mixed- Use Commercial Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. 1. Brooke Blakeslee, Grove Hummert, and Ryan Drew were present. 3. Mr. Drew explained the modifications made to the plans previously submitted for review. Colored parking spaces provided, (4) trees along 38 th incorporated into the landscape plan, and bicycle parking added to the site plan. Additionally, fencing will be vinyl, solid screening will be used to screen trash enclosure and sidewalk around the building was flattened. 4. The Committee determined the applicant sufficiently addressed their concerns and approved the site and landscape plan submitted on August 23 rd, 2017. 5. Diana made a motion to approve. 6. The application was APPROVED subject to the following conditions: a. The current landscape plan depicts two Class I trees along 38 th. The Class I trees shall be replaced with either (2) Class II or Class III trees. VI. NEW BUSINESS SUBFY2017-5: Jane Suggs with WHPacific is requesting approval for a planned unit development - Bridge Townhomes Subdivision II. The proposed development consists of 17 lots (16 buildable, 1 common). The property is 0.673 acres with frontage on E. 36th St. and N. Adams St. The project location is 359
Page 3 E. 36th St., parcel R29242370010, is zoned M and is in the Live-Work-Create and TOD Node designation of the 1. The applicant Jane Suggs and Todd Weltner were present. 3. Committee Member Labrie commented on how the building design and massing was well thought out. 4. The Committee was in approval of the elevations submitted on August 4 th, 2017. 5. Committee Member Armstrong commented about the location of the trash enclosure. He noted the trash enclosure shall be decorative given its proximity to the entrance. 6. Ms. Suggs explained that they are still figuring out trash pick-up and trash might be picked up individually. If not, the trash enclosure will be well screened and incorporated into the overall design. 7. The Committee reviewed parking and Ms. Suggs explained the other (4) guest parking spaces, which are required under Development Code, are located off-site. The development intends to utilize street parking and parking at Simplot Park. 8. Planning Official Thornborrow noted that lots 9 and 10 are lacking trees. 9. Ms. Suggs said a Class II or Class III tree will be added to lots 9 and 10. 10. Committee Member Labrie made a motion to approve, Committee Member Armstrong seconded. 11. The application was APPROVED subject to the following conditions: a. The trash enclosure shall be decorative. b. A Class II or Class III tree shall be added to both lots 9 and 10. DSRFY2017-27: Connie St. George with CTA Architects and Engineers is requesting a pre-application meeting for a guest pool and fitness area at the Riverside Hotel at 2900 Chinden Blvd. The property is within the C-1 zoning designation and in the Live-Work-Create and TOD Node designation of the 1. Connie St. George with CTA Architects and the owner of Riverside David Johnson were present. 2. Ms. St. George explained she wanted clarity from the Design Review Committee on when Design Review is triggered under 8-4C-2 of Development Code. 3. Ms. St. George further explained she does not believe Design Review has been triggered because under 8-4C-2D of Development Code they have not met the threshold for lot improvements within a (24) month period. 4. Committee Member Labrie explained there is an issue of making changes within 24 months and ultimately avoiding Design Review. 5. Committee Member Labrie stated that the proposed changes at the Riverside do not fall under 8-4C-2D. Design Review is triggered and the provisions under 8-4C apply to the various forms of development including major and minor alterations.
Page 4 6. As a result, the Design Review Committee determined the changes proposed to the pool at the Riverside constitute a minor alteration and thus trigger Design Review. 7. Committee Member Armstrong stated the proposed remodel/addition impacts the site design and parking may be triggered if taking out rooms. 8. The Design Review Committee asked Ms. St. George to return to Design Review with proposed elevations so the Committee may see how the pool renovations fit in with the changes that have been made at the Riverside Hotel. 9. Ms. St. George was asked to RETURN to Design Review when they are ready to formally submit. DSRFY2017-28: Jeff Hatch is requesting a pre-application meeting for a drivethrough coffee shop. The 0.491 acre site is located at the SE corner of Maple Grove Road and Chinden Blvd., ADA County Parcel S0526417340, Par #7340 of NE4NSE4 SEC 26 4N 1E RS 6806. The property is within the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district and in the Light Industrial designation of the 1. The applicant Jeff Hatch was present. 2. Mr. Hatch explained the vision for Black Rock Coffee Bar is to act as a gateway into Garden City - would like to have some sort of public art that reflects Garden City. 3. Committee Member Caldwell asked if the only access into the coffee drive-through is from Mountain View. 4. Mr. Hatch explained there is also an existing access on Chinden. 5. Planning Official Thornborrow informed Mr. Hatch he will need to reach out to ITD prior to submitting plans to determine location of sidewalk, therefore the location of landscaping, particularly street trees, may be determined. 6. Mr. Hatch asked how far on Chinden does the sidewalk need to extend. 7. Committee Member Labrie informed Mr. Hatch the sidewalk is only required to extend so far as the property line does. 8. Committee Member Labrie informed Mr. Hatch he will need to provide connectivity to the crosswalk location on the site plan. 9. Committee Member Caldwell suggested the trash enclosure be located in an area that is easily accessible for pick-up. 10. Committee Member Labrie inquired about stacking and whether cars would stalk up on adjacent lot. 11. Mr. Hatch explained stacking averages 3-4 cars and the site plan is designed so stacking will not extend onto the adjacent lot. 12. Committee Member Armstrong noted glazing is required and shall be added to the front elevation. 13. Mr. Hatch was asked to RETURN to Design Review when he is ready to formally submit with the following changes: a. Provide cross access agreement. b. 5 Sidewalk on Chinden.
Page 5 c. Trash enclosure fully screened and located in an area easily accessible. d. Provide screening for headlights. ANNEXFY2017-1: Troy Lachcik with ALC Architecture has submitted a request for the annexation of 142 acres located at 10330 W. Joplin Rd., Parcel S0526223253 and 10322 W. Joplin Rd., Parcel S0526223416. 1. Eric Anderson and James Roberts were present. 2. Mr. Anderson explained they are proposing Mixed Use zoning and will request a development agreement. 3. Committee Member Labrie noted the importance of connectivity to the Greenbelt and Boise River. 4. Mr. Roberts explained that of the 142 acres proposed; only 12 acres are buildable. All of the proposed housing will be located on the Southside of the property. 5. The Committee commented that the accretion area could be used for some public use. 6. Overall, the Committee was in approval of the proposed annexation at Joplin. 7. The Committee RECOMMENDED APPROVAL subject to the following conditions: a. Maintain connectivity to Boise River and Greenbelt. VII. VIII. DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT AT 2:34 PM This signature verifies that this decision document has been reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee