HomeMy WebLinkAboutARCH-0505-2019 ARC Report 10.7.19 (1150 Laurel)
Meeting Date: October 7, 2019
Item Number: 2
Item No. 1
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SETTING
The proposed project consists of an exterior remodel to an existing warehouse and office structure.
The project site is located at 1150 Laurel Lane within the Manufacturing (M) zone. The remodel
includes removal of existing awnings and installation of new rainscreen panels as well as new exterior
paint throughout. The project does not include any new square-footage or any change to existing uses,
and no site improvements are proposed as part of this project (Attachment 1, Project Plans).
The project was elevated to the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) to provide a platform for the
ARC and interested parties to receive a presentation on the scope of the project, given t he previous
conceptual review for a larger development on the project site. At this time, there has been no
application submittal for any larger development on the site, and this façade remodel is limited to only
the existing warehouse building.
General Location: The project site is located on an
existing 17.04-acre lot with direct access off of Laurel
Lane. The property is a downward sloping lot from east
to west, with an average cross slope of less than 3%.
Present Use: Warehousing
Zoning: Manufacturing (M-MU) with Mixed-Use
Overlay & Office (O-S) with a Special Considerations
Overlay.
General Plan: Service Commercial & Office
Surrounding Uses:
East: Multi-Unit Dwellings
West: Union Pacific Railroad
North: Bus Depot
South: Offices
2.0 PROPOSED DESIGN
Architecture: Contemporary design
Design details: Solar panels, new paint, rainscreen, new windows, new awnings
Materials: New perforated metal, and concrete infill
Colors: Primary grey, black accent color, and exposed perforated metal rainscreens
FROM: Shawna Scott, Senior Planner BY: Kyle Bell, Associate Planner
PROJECT ADDRESS: 1150 Laurel Lane FILE NUMBER: ARCH-0505-2019
APPLICANT: Laurel Creek, LLC REPRESENTATIVE: Thom Jess, Architect
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For more information contact: (Kyle Bell) at 781-7524 or kbell@slocity.org
Figure 1: Subject Property
ARCH-0505-2019
1150 Laurel Lane
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3.0 FOCUS OF REVIEW
The ARC’s role is to 1) review the proposed project in terms of its consistency with the Community
Design Guidelines (CDG) and applicable City Standards and 2) provide direction and recommendations
to the Community Development Director.
Community Design Guidelines: https://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=2104
4.0 COMMUNITY DESIGN GUIDELINES/DISCUSSION ITEMS
The proposed development must be consistent with the requ irements of the General Plan, Zoning
Regulations, and CDG. Staff has not identified any discussion items or concerns related to consistency
with CDG Chapters 2, and Chapter 3.3.B.
5.0 PROJECT STATISTICS
Site Details Proposed Allowed/Required
Setbacks No changes from existing structure
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) No changes from existing structure
Maximum Height of Structures No changes from existing structure
Max Building Coverage No changes from existing structure
Total # Parking Spaces No changes from existing structure
Environmental Status Categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA
Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
6.0 ACTION ALTERNATIVES
6.1 Continue the project. An action continuing the application should include direction to the
applicant and staff on pertinent issues.
6.2 Recommend denial the project. An action recommending denial of the application should
include findings that cite the basis for denial and should reference inconsistency with the
General Plan, CDG, Zoning Regulations or other policy documents.
7.0 ATTACHMENTS
7.1 Project Plans
Figure 2: Renderings of project design from interior parking lots