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CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK Regular Meeting Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:00 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD City Hall Conference Room 214 W. Wigwam Boulevard Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340 Members of the Litchfield Park Design Review Board may attend either in person or by telephone conference call. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Call to the Community Information (This is the time for citizens who would like to address the Commission on any non-agenda item. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to asking Staff to review the matter, asking that the matter be put on a future agenda, or responding to criticism.) IV. Business A. Design Plans for an Addition/Remodel Proposed for 4869 Village Parkway Information Action Discussion and possible action on the design plans for an addition/remodel proposed for 4869 Village Parkway. B. Design Plan for a New Pergola and Rear Yard Wall Proposed for 390 E. Bird Information Lane Action Discussion and possible action on the design plans for a new pergola and rear yard wall proposed for 390 E. Bird Lane. C. Design Plans for an Addition/Remodel Proposed for 1069 Vista Verde Information Action Discussion and possible action on the design plans for an addition/remodel proposed for 1069 Vista Verde. D. Design Plans for a New Custom Home Proposed for 508 E. Fairway Drive Information Action Discussion and possible action on the design plans for a new custom home proposed for 508 E. Fairway Drive. E. Design Plans for a Roof Mounted Solar Panel Installation Proposed for 964 Information Castillo Drive East Action Discussion and possible action on the design plans for a roof mounted solar panel installation proposed for 964 Castillo Drive East. F. Minutes Information Action Possible approval of the minutes of the March 1. 2018 Meeting. V. Staff Report on Current Events Information VI. Boardmembers Reports on Current Events Information This is the time Boardmembers may present a brief summary on current events. The Commission may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented, pursuant to A.R. S. § 38-431.02. VII. Adjournment Action Susan Charnetsky, Chairman Persons with special accessibility needs should contact City Hall, 623 935–5033 at least 48 hours prior to the meetings. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITCHFIELD PARK DESIGN REVIEW BOARD March 1, 2018 I. Call to Order The meeting was held in the Conference Room at the Litchfield Park City Hall. Chairman Charnetsky called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Charnetsky; Vice Chairman Ledyard; and Boardmembers Cordner and Romack. Absent: Boardmember O’Connor. Staff Present: Jason Sanks, Planning Consultant (by telephone); and Pam Maslowski, Director of Planning Services. II. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Charnetsky led the pledge. III. Call to the Community There were no requests to speak. IV. Business A. Design Plans for an Informational Kiosk Proposed for the St. Peter Episcopal Church Campus, Located at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road Boardmember Romack noted he is the applicant and recused himself. Mr. Sanks stated that this is a rather simple application. Staff wanted to bring it before the Board because it will be visible to the public. The applicant submitted exhibits indicating their intent to build an informational kiosk. The kiosk will direct visitors around the church facilities. It will be approximately 3’4” back of the property line, just off the sidewalk providing access off Old Litchfield Road. The exhibits indicate the kiosk will be 9’6” tall and 10’ wide, and will mimic the church architecture. The exhibits also indicated that the colors and materials of the kiosk will match the church facility with concrete block construction and stucco finish. Staff recommends approval. It was explained that the purpose of the kiosk was to provide information regarding the labyrinth that was recently built on the church campus. Vice Chairman Ledyard moved to approve the kiosk as recommended by Staff with the condition that the colors and materials are to match the church facility; Boardmember Cordner seconded; approved 3-0-1 with Boardmember Romack recused. B. Design Plans for an Addition/Remodel Proposed for 4902 N. Valley Glen Mr. Sanks stated that the applicant is requesting approval of the design to add approximately 256 square feet of additional livable square footage to an existing residence. The applicant has submitted exhibits indicating their intent to build additional livable space within the existing residence – both on the side and rear of the home. Based on the floor plans provided by the applicant, it appears a new bedroom and -1- closet are included in the application. The applicant has specifically noted that the exterior colors, stucco finish, and roof tiles will match the existing residence. Also, the side addition will be located behind the 6’ high return wall, so it will not be very visible from the street. Staff finds that the addition will be a value to the existing home and surrounding neighborhood and approval is recommended. In response to a question, Mr. Forstner noted that the lot coverage noted on the site plan includes the addition. There is an exterior door to enter the room from the outside, and there is access from the room addition into the house. Boardmember Romack moved to approve the application with the condition that all the colors and materials are to match the existing; Vice Chairman Ledyard seconded; unanimous approval. C. Design Plans for a New Custom Home Proposed for 250 N. Cloverfield Terrace Mr. Sanks stated that this is an application for a new custom home to be located in the Village at Litchfield Park. The home is proposed to be an approximate 4,166 square feet. Total square footage under roof will be 5,839 square feet. It will be located on a corner lot within the gated portion of the master planned community, Village at Litchfield Park. The exterior elevations indicate a sand finished stucco with stacked stone architectural motif and the central portion of the home appears to have 14’ plates. Looking at the elevations, it allows for the stacking of clerestory windows on the front and rear elevations. Overall, the appearance is a contemporary feel. The roof will be concrete tile and the garage will have some upgraded contemporary finishes. The three car garage will be side entry. He is not certain if the exact garage doors have been selected yet. At the time of application, Staff was provided with a selection that is within the agenda packet. He believes that any of the samples provided would be suitable. Staff believes that the proposed home will be a valuable addition to the Village at Litchfield Park subdivision and approval is recommended. Kimberly Burlington, representing the applicant, stated that they are still working with the Homeowner’s Association on selecting the garage doors. They have approved everything except the garage doors and landscaping. Boardmember Romack moved to approve the application as presented with the option to use any of the garage door plans provided; Boardmember Cordner seconded; unanimous approval. D. Design Plans for an Exterior Remodel Proposed for the McDonald’s Fast Food Facility Located at 13018 W. Indian School Road in the Wigwam Creek Shopping Center Mr. Sanks stated that there has been a national initiative to remodel the exteriors of most of the McDonald’s with a new architectural motif. The applicant has submitted exhibits indicating their intent to remodel the exterior of the McDonald’s facility located within the Wigwam Creek Center. The design theme is consistent with the nationwide initiative. This includes removal of the older McDonald’s mansard roof design, the addition of corrugated steel banding around the top of the building parapets, smooth and sheer stucco finishes, as well as pulling off the cornice banding across the top of the existing parapets. Based on the site plan provided, it appears that the building footprint will not change. The only site plan changes that Staff found were the ADA upgrades to the sidewalks and new menu boards. When Staff reviewed the elevations, there was concern that they appeared a bit bare. He would like the applicant to provide a more extensive presentation as to their intent. Looking at other McDonald’s around the Valley, he has seen some of them with stone veneer and other high quality materials, while this one appears to be fairly basic. He would like the applicant to explain how this will fit in with the Wigwam Creek Center and how it integrates the new materials like corrugated steel and smooth faced stucco while keeping the brick. It appears to be a hodgepodge of materials, and Staff would not recommend approval if this were a new build. Also, the last four drive-through facilities have included -2- canopies over the drive-through. He would recommend McDonald’s do the same if they can. It would help to break up the simple architecture of the building. The applicant should explain why they think this renovation is a better alternative than the existing facility. Chairman Charnetsky inquired if the applicant had any photos of other McDonald’s that had been similarly remodeled, noting it was hard to see in 2-D what the canopy trellis would look like. Eric Zitny, representing the applicant noted he could provide that. Their main objective is to incorporate this into the existing shopping center. Both the shopping center and Albertson’s representatives have approved the plans. Another main objective is to respect the heights of the existing buildings so they are not towering over them, although they did pop up the parapet a bit at the main entrance so people can find the door.