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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes - 1976-03-03 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING march 3, 1976 al The March 3, 1976 meeting of the Lake Oswego Design Review Board was celled to order by Chairman Tony Marquis. All Board members were present, with Kirk. Nio- land and Bob Stark arriving late. Staff members in attendance wore, Gary Bradshaw, Bob Yakas and Joyce Kazale. Gary Bradshaw told the Board that the statement in the February IQ, 1976 minutes which read, "L.I.D.s are formed by petition" should be changed f;o "L.I .s are initiated by petition" The minutes or the February 18, 1976 meeting were approved es amended. PUBLIC HEARINGS AR 1-76 (Hope Church) A request by Hope Church for a variontso to allow parking in a setback ,adjacent to Boones Ferry Road which is necsssoj:y for the develop- ment of the proposed structure. Bob Yokes presented the staff report, exhibits and recommended approval. Gary Bradshaw, Department of Public Works, told the Board that the excessive right-of-way adjacent to Boones Ferry Road was the result of the road being shifted to the west when it was reconstructed and the previous dedication not being vacated. The hearing was opened to the public and Ted Alben, Alben-Henderson Contractors lip, representing the applicant, read the statement presented with the variance appli- cation: There being no one in opposition, the public hearing was closed. Hugh Mitchell Pelt the variance request was a reasonable one. Ho made a motion that the variance request be approved as submitted. The motion wee seconded by Dave Evans and passed unanimously. (Messrs. Nieland and Stark had not yet arrived.) DR 2-76 (Hope Church) - A request by Hope Church to allow the construction of a zulti-purpose building. This is the first phase of development of the property located on the Northeast corner of Twin Fir and Boones Ferry Roads (tax lots 5500 end 5600 of tax map 2 1E 50C) 7r. Yekas presented the staff report, exhibits and elides. He told the Board this was a Final application and recommended denial of the request. Ho said that if the request were approved, he would recommend that cl.'OSS form be included in recommendation 3. Mr. Bradshaw said that most of the conditions stated by Public Works had been discussed with the applicant and were met with approval. The hearing was then opened to the public and Mr. Alban spoke as Proponent. He presented the Board with a sample board of proposed exterior colors end materials (Exhibit "H") and read the statement which accompanied the Design Reviewapplica- tion. i 1 �i Design Review Board Meeting - 2 - March 3, 1976 In answer to questions from the Board, Folmer 8. Strunk, Pastor of Hope Church, said the following: L) It is intended to maintain the perk-hike atmosphere on the easterly portion of the property; 2) It will be approximately five yearn before the mein chapel will be built (dependent upon size of congregation); 3) The window arrangement shown on the plans is the hest compromise, considering the planned future use of the structure. There being no ens speaking in opposition, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Evans -asked if the Non-Remonstrance Agreement would he required if Clackamea County had requirements for bringing Twin Fir Rood (County rend) up to standard. Mr. Bradshaw said that those requirements basically do not fix the street. He continued that the applicant would receive credit for work done should the street be improved. Don Puderbaugh commented that it was his opinion the present plan does not have the harmony presented in the previous renderings. He spoke in opposition to the appearance of the structure, but did say the building had been well sited. Bob Stark spoke in agreement with Mr. fuderbaugh. ; Window placement and Framing were discussed by the Board"members. It was felt tnet aluminum frames gave the building a lank of a residence rather than a religious structure. The members eJ.oe discussed the possibility of relocation of some win- dows to aid in the improvement of the exterior appearance of the building as well as giving more light whore needed. Amh Pastor Strunk told the Board that the outside stairs were a fire exit end probably would not be used too often. Mr. Evans made a motion that the preliminary design review be approved subject to staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chilcote and failed, with Messrs. Chilcote, Mitchell and Puderbaugh voting in opposition. Mr. stark abstained. Mr. 'Chilcote voted in opposition because he was not in fever of the signing of the Non-Remonstrance Agreement. He also commented that he had trouble with the exterior of the building. Mr. Mitchell felt there was a necessity to simplify the north, south and west elevations. Mr. Puderbaugh was in opposition to the signing of a Non-Remonstrance Agreement. Mr. Evans then made a motion thetthe design review be approved subject tc the rscomrnendatiens of Clackamas County and the staff, with the exception of the signing of a Non-Remonstrance Agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nielend and failed, ' with Messrs. Chilcote, Mitchell and Puderbaugh voting in opposition. Mr. Stark again abstained because he arrived too late to hear all the testimony. Chairman Marquis then made a motion to table the matter until the next regularly scheduled meeting (March 17, 1976), which was seconded by Mr. Evans and passed unanimously. go Design Review Board Meeting - 3 - March 3, 1976 • DR 3-76 (Grimm's Fuel) - Submission of a proposal for preliminary review of a structure including a neighborhood market and overhead parking. The property under consideration includes the site of the present Palisades Sentry Market and ] a portion of the Grimm's Fuel barkdust storage area. The staff report and exhibits were presented by Mr.;'Yakas who recommended ap- proval of the Preliminary design review concept. He discussed the access and egress problems of the, proposal. The staff report for the Department of Public Works was presented by Mr. Bradshaw. He commented that access on the upper level should be limited to one driveway. Pat Barnum presented background information regarding this rogUest. He told the Board that prosecution for zoning violations is pending. He continued that City Council is awaiting 'a recommendation from the Design Review Board to determine whether Grimm's Fuel is making an effort to bring its operation into conformance with City regulations. The recommendation from the Board will determine whether the Council will prosecute. The public hearing was opened and Dick Ausman, Designer, spoke as proponent. He indicated on Exhibit "C" the proposed plans for the market and parking. Slides of the site were presented by Rod Grimm, applicant. He also showed slides of the proposed changes. 11111 Chairman Marquis asked about the amount of traffic involved with the barkdust equipment. Mr. Grimm said it is his intention to cut the Lake Oswego operation to 25% of what it presently is. He continued that a new site in Tualatin is cur- rently be developed and should be ready before toe long. Mr. Ausman told the Board that total development of the proposed Project would involve a zone change request which must be heard by the Planning Commission. Virginia Campbell, 1219 Maple, read a statement in favor of thu request. She felt the proposal would improve and upgrade the area. Penny Ayala, 608 Lake Bay Court, felt that a local firm should not be forced out of the community. She also said that the portion of property which Mr. Grimm had indicated could be given to the City would make a playground site available. Letters in opposition to the request had been received from Rae L. Johnson, 1744 Fern Place, and Cecil Smith, 1530 Spruce Street. A telephone call had been re- ceived in the Planning Department from Mrs. Margaret Reid, 1520 Spruce, also in opposition to the request. Terry Few, 1675 Fern Place, read a statement in opposition. He questioned whether there is a need for an additional neighborhood shopping center. He also expressed concern that Fern Place would become a "cut-through" street for traffic using the center (McVey Avenue and South Shore). ilk Cecil Smith, 1530 Spruce, questioned the moving of loading facilities to Hemlock III Street. He also expressed concern that Parrish Street (determined to be 25 feet wide) could become a heavily trafficked area, thereby becoming hazardous for resi- dents. Design Rev iew Board Meeting _ 4 _ March 3, 1976 11 Gordon Flennor 1724 Fern Place, asked how much of the lower area would be visible from McVey. He was told by Mr. Grimm that none of the area could be seen from McVey. Mr. Flennor than asked where the open space discussed by fir. Makes would be located. He was told the area 'is contiguous to the existing market. Mrs. rrences Marshall, 1410 Parrish, asked for What purpose Hemlock Street would be used and was told by Mr., ,Grimm that it would be used es an exit. Mrs. Marshall then asked where the proposed bark dust storage area would be located and was told it would be on the eastern portion of the property. Jim Lawrence, 1638. Pine, felt more time was needed by the residents in. the area to study the proposed development. Rebuttal earn Beard, operator of the present market, told the Board he considered this a great undertaking. Mr. Flennor felt that a great amount of consideration should be given to the re- quest prior to its approval. In answer to a question from the Board, Mr. Grimm said he would be willing to dis- cuss the proposal with residents in the area. This could be accomplished either at a meeting or on an individual basis. Mrs. Campbell told the Board that the plans were available for viewing at they Grimm's Fuel Office, where she had seen them. Mr. raw again expressed concern for the traffic congestion which could develop along Fern Place. He suggested the possibility of a cut-off between McVey and South Shore. The public hearing was closed. Chairmen Marquis said he felt uncomfortable seeing only this phase of the project. Mr. Ausman said the development needed to be taken one step at a time and this is the first step. Mr. Chilcote asked about the possibility.of a PUD and was told by fir. Barnum that a successful PUD usually involved 40 to 50 Acres, and such a development was prob- ably not feasible for this property because of the high "front end" costs involved in PUD development. 1 i Jancern was expressed by the Board over the circulation plan for the project. Mr. Stark felt that such a development would have a tremendous impact on the neighbor- µaod and traffic patterns in the area. -tr. Barnum said that some direction should be given to the applicant to assist him n the preparation of a final plan. ,a suggestion was made that a master plan of the project be presented to the Board. IIIMr. Evans disagreed because he felt the market was the only request to be con- . sidered. He continued that some of the development would require a zone change approval by the Planning Commission. O Design Review Board Meeting - 5 March 3, 1976 Mr. Evans made a motion that the Preliminary application n P Y bedenied, subject to the testimony of the Board members and the public. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stark. One of the concerns expressed by both the Board and the public was the development of a circulation plan. Mr. Chilcote amended the motion to encourage the applicant to return with another preliminary plan, which was seconded by Mr. Evans. The amendment passed with Mr. Mitchell voting in opposition. The main motion passed with Mr. Mitchell voting in opposition. DR 4-76 (Dr. Robert Galen), - Submission of a proposal for preliminary review for a medical clinic on tax lots 7400 and a portion of 7300, of tax map 2 1E 3DC. This property is located on Fifth Street approximately 100 feet north of "A" Avenue. The staff report and exhibits ware presented by Mr. Yakas, who recommended approval of the Preliminary design review concept. Mr. Bradshaw presented the Public Works staff report and stated there aro a few minor dimensional problems which need to be resolved. The hearing was opened to the public and Bill Fletcher, Fletchor/Finch/Farr Archi- tects, spoke as proponent of the request. Joe Glaze, attorney for Dr. Balen, read from Ordinance 1586 which approved the zone change for this property (Exhibit "0") He also presented a FAN Newsletter which discussed the property under consideration (Exhibit "E"). Exhibit "F" was a letter from Columbia Mortgage Company discussing the land/construction costs analysis for this site. Larry McCart, 473 Sixth, commented that during nonoffice hours there is virtually no traffic from this type of professional building. He also commented that the property is in need of upgrading. Tom Emmons, 480 Fifth,. concurred. Casper Volk, 452 Fifth, said he did not feel there was a parking problem. Norma Peterson, 490 "F", resubmitted a letter in opposition dated January 7, 1976. She felt the site would be "over built". S„e said that the medical clinic would cause an additional traffic problem, and recommended an office campus development on the site. Mr. McCart requested that FAN identify the number of First Addition residents for whom they speak. The public hearing closed. Mr. Puderbaugh complimented Dr. Balen and the architect on the proposed structure. Mr. Mitchell made a motion that the preliminary design be approved, which was seconded by Mr. Puderbaugh. • Design Review Board Meeting - 6 - march 3, 1976 ., 40 Mr. Evans commented that, considering the type or clinic, perhaps the number of parking spaces could be reduced allowing more space for landscaping. No action was taken on the suggestion. The previous motion passed unanimously.'_ 1,•'' Meeting adjourned at L1:55 p.m. e ectfully sub t;toe, J ce azmla, door ;4 y 'Design Review Board , S , . , , „, ' • (._, , . , , .,.,. , . U , . „, ,