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Home My WebLink About2016-10-31 OPH Ltr to Owner Re 10-25-16 CC Design Change Approval fi City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 October 31,2016 Mike O'Brien Simonet's Furniture 2159 Curve Crest Blvd Stillwater,MN 55082 RE:Color/Minor Design Changes—SIMONET'S You had submitted some amendment proposals to your project colors and designs that were previously approved by the City Council. On Oct 25th,2016 the City Council did consider these amendments for approval as they are beyond what City Staff may consider. Accordingly, City Council did review your latest submission as outlined in your communication dated October 17th, 2016 and did approve such changes subject to the City Planners Memo dated October 21st,2016. Please note that the approvals granted by the City Council for these amendments are very specific and do not authorize additional or any other deviations from the approved plans as approved prior to October,2016. If you have any questions or need further interpretive guidance on City codes or approval, please let me know. (See the enclosed documents) Sincerely, Eric Johnson City Administrator Cc: Douglas Feickert,AIA dfeickert iwelshco.com Welsh Architecture 4350 Baker Rd.,STE 400 Minnetonka, MN 55343 Alex Young ayounq anmspcommercial.net MSP Commercial 1215 Town Centre Drive Suite 130 Eagan,MN 55123 7 36C1 ';-"t'vuaSwn Avenue N.Suite 100 Anoka.MN 55303 Phone.753.231 5640 Facsirnie:763 427.0520 P TPC sP1anntngCo.cann PLANNING REPORT TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: October 21,2016 RE: Oak Park Heights - Oak Park Heights Furniture Warehouse/ jgjopetA— Proposed Elevation and Sign Changes - Memorial Avenue North,Southwest of 580,Street. TPC FILE: 236.02—15.04 REQUEST The applicant has requested minor building changes to the plans for the ,l,nigmtl building first approved by the City Council at their June 27,2016 meeting. The request is to change building colors and provide more detailing to the building. The applicant has also requested to increase the size of the monument signs. The request from Doug F„ ,gj , ,the project architect, is as follows: 1. Building Color: The building is to be completely enclosed by precast concrete wall panels with an exposed aggregate finish/texture. During the planning approval process, the precast concrete panels were presented with primarily a buffitan color;and a brown color on accent panels. We are currently proposing precast concrete panels primarily in a warm gray/beige color. and a charcoal gray for the accent panels. 2. Monument Signs: At the time of planning approval; the proposed site development included (2) freestanding monument signs. The signs were illustrated at a height of 8 feet, and a sign area of 48 square feet each(4 feet high x 12 feet long). At this time, we are proposing(2)monument signs; with a height of 8 feet, and a sign area of 64 square feet each(4 feet high x 16 feet long). 3. /Precast Panel Texture: The current design includes an 8x16 stamped pattern in three horizontal bands running across the precast concrete wall panels. This pattern is being added to provide additional texture and character to the building. 4. Window Locations: The quantity and size of the windows is the same as previously approved. In the current design the windows are located one foot higher in the wall. As currently proposed; the windows are 8 feet tall and the window sills will be 36 inches above the floor. 5. Canopy Color: The metal canopy over the main entrance would be clad in prefinished metal panels, in a color matching the. ,iinstoza logo; instead of a tan gray color shown during the planning process. REVIEW The changes to the color scheme for the building are not significant and the added detailing to the facades of the building is positive. The changes are consistent with the Design Guidelines. The applicants provided revised monument sign plans. The Zoning Ordinance would allow two monument signs at 20 feet in height and 100 square feet in size. The signs as now proposed are consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. EXHIBITS The review is based upon the following submittals: Exhibit 1: Approved Elevation Exhibit 2: Proposed Elevation Exhibit 3: Proposed Elevation with Materials Description. Exhibit 4: Building Material Sample Pictures CONCLUSION 1 RECOMMENDATION Subject to the preceding review, City staff recommends approval of the building elevation changes and the final sign plans. pc: Julie Hultman SAI r ■ I4 11 M VY C, L a n ARGHIT EC TARE October 17,2016 To: Mr.Eric A.Johnson Ms.Julie Hultman City Administrator Planning&Code Enforcement City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd.N Oak Park Heights.MN 55082 Re- Simonet's Furniture Building/Oak Park Heights Furniture Warehouse Memorial Avenue North Lot 2,Block 1,Oak Park Station Second Addition TPC File:236.02—15.04 Mr.Johnson: I am writing to request that the City of Oak Park Heights consider alterations to the previously approved design for the Simonet's Furniture Company building. The building is to be constructed at Memorial Avenue North and 58"'Street.The project was reviewed by the Planning Commission on June 9.2016;and subsequently approved by the City Council on June 27,2016. At this time,we are proposing the following modifications: 1. Building Color: The building is to be completely enclosed by precast concrete wall panels with an exposed aggregate finish/texture. During the planning approval process;the precast concrete panels were presented with primarily a buffitan color;and a brown color on accent panels. We are currently proposing precast concrete panels primarily in a warm gray I beige color;and a charcoal gray color for the accent panels. 2. Monument Signs: At the time of planning approval;the proposed site development included(2) freestanding monument signs.The signs were illustrated at a height of 8 feet, and a sign area of 48 square feet each(4'high x 12'long). At this time,we are proposing(2)monument signs:with a height of 8 feet,and a sign area of 64 square feet each(4'high x 16'long) 3. Precast panel texture: The current design includes an 8x16 stamped pattern in three horizontal bands running across the precast concrete wall panels.This pattern is being added to provide additional texture and character to the building. 4. Window locations: The quantity and size of windows is the same as previously approved.In the current design the windows are located one foot higher in the wall.As currently proposed,the windows are 8 feet tall and the window sills will be 36 inches above the floor. 5. Canopy color: The metal canopy over the main entrance would be clad in prefinished metal panels,in a color matching the Simonet's logo-instead of a tan/gray color shown during the planning process. Drawings that illustrate the approved building elevation/design;AND the proposed design changes-are being provided along with this letter. Also,samples of the precast concrete wall panel colors(earlier design option,AND proposed option)are being provided for your review. We appreciate your consideration of this request.Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need additional information. Sincerely, Douglas Feickert,AIA Copy: diiiiiiiihes44! Y ' I U 113 kil III. MiY '. hey+. ...,_.. , WELSH mit ..t .. .......i fM Wm Nona U2v1}}.0 A-2.0 W'-' 5V ,,, W C L 5 f'# __ � I7�Ot1iCt3 4--- __ .... .... Ciirrrortrt r,„I,M - 1„snaAt- :fitzp _ A-5.0 Simmers Furniture Warehouse