CITY OF ANDOVER

SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE

June 6, 2002

Chairman Doug Allison opened the meeting and declared there was no quorum. Recessed the meeting until June, 6, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.

The Site Plan Review Committee met April 2, 2002 at the Andover Central Park Lodge located at 1607 E. Central, Andover, Kansas. Members in attendance were Doug Allison, Shawn King, Charley Lewis, and Gary Israel. Also in attendance were Jeff Bridges, City Clerk/Administrator, Les Mangus, Zoning Administrator, and Pam Johnson, Administrative Secretary. Larry Crouse arrived at 6:17 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Doug Allison at 6:05 p.m.

Call to order

Review of the minutes of the April 2, 2002 meeting.

Motion by Gary Israel to approve the minutes as presented. Charley Lewis seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Review of the minutes of the April 2, 2002

Staff communications and reports. None.

SP-2002-06: Review the Site Plan for Suzy’s Candles and Accessories at 1641 N. Andover Road. Don Kimble presented information for the applicant on the proposed project. Mr. Kimble stated that this application will complete this parcel. Mr. Kimble reviewed the site plan with the Committee. Mr. Kimble stated that the building will be 30’x60’ and be similar in construction and looks to the buildings on either side, north or south, of this building. Mr. Kimble stated that regarding the grade everything slopes to the existing driveway to the south of this property to the driveway that this building will share with the existing building. Mr. Kimble stated that they propose to put a berm and Pin Oak in the front of the building to screen the parking from the street. Mr. Kimble stated that there was no signage or graphic recommendations at this time and that he and his client will come back to the Committee when they have this decided. Mr. Kimble stated that the lights from the building eaves will light the parking, not light poles.

Gary Israel asked about the lawn mowing trailer that sits out on the property. Mr. Kimble stated that will not be sitting there when this building is complete. Gary Israel asked why there was not a sidewalk in the front of the building. Don Kimble stated thee will be parking blocks to protect the building. Mr. Kimble stated this is a supply store with a side entrance. Mr. Israel asked where the air conditioning was located. Mr. Kimble stated the furnace is inside and the air conditioner is on one and the outside and they are waiting on the bids to be returned to decide the exact location. Two alternatives were shown on the plan. Mr. Kimble stated that the trash is to be contained in the building and taken out on pick-up day.

Charley Lewis voiced concern over the metal building controversy. Ms. Lewis stated that this metal building will fit well there, as it is similar to what is existing there. Doug Allison agreed with Charley Lewis.

Shawn King asked if the landscaping will have a sprinkler system. Mr. Kimble stated the front would have a sprinkler system.

Mr. Kimble stated that he and his client feel this building as proposed is the correct architectural fell for the context for this area. He stated that he feels the berming and no parking out front will allow for the metal building.

Shawn King stated he thinks this building will blend in with the other buildings. Larry Crouse agreed, however he doesn’t like the pin Oak and suggests they plant a Shumard oak, which likes our soil conditions. Doug Allison asked how far the porch can hang over the setback. Les Mangus stated the porch can hang 3’ over the setback line.

There was general discussion regarding the size of the driveway.

Doug Allison asked if the proposed building will match the existing buildings. Mr. Kimble stated it will because they are buying the material from the same supplier, it will have the same texture, same ribs and same coloring.

There was general discussion regarding metal buildings. Larry Crouse and Shawn King feel the metal building would be fine in this location. Gary Israel, Doug Allison and Charley Lewis would all like to see some other surface on the building.

Gary Israel made a motion to send this site plan back to the client and have the client change the look of the building to anything but the metal The client is also to change from a Pin Oak to any other oak. Charley Lewis seconded the motion.

There was discussion regarding the motion. Gary Israel suggested the front be brick, stone, stucco, anything but metal. Doug Allison asked if there were any time concerns. Mr. Kimble stated if this is approved tonight they are ready to get a building permit as soon as possible. Mr. Kimble stated if the vote is against the plan he would like 5 minutes with his client.

The vote on the motion was 3/2 with Shawn King and Larry Crouse opposed.

SP-2002-06: Review the Site Plan for Suzy’s Candles and Accessories at 1641 N. Andover Road.

SP-97-02: Review the screening requirement of the previously approved Beaumont Place, 342 N. Lioba, Site Plan. Cindy Ball brought the information to the Committee. This is for the screening on the east side of the project. Charley Lewis asked if there are plans to paint the wall. Mrs. Ball said no. Doug Allison asked if there are steps in the top of the wall height. Cindy ball stated that there would be steps added occasionally to match the existing ground. Doug Allison asked what material the pilaster caps will be. Mrs. Ball stated they will be concrete.

Charley Lewis made a motion to approve the plans for the screening as presented. Larry Crouse seconded the motion. Motion carried 5/0.

SP-97-02: Review the screening requirement of the previously approved Beaumont Place, 342 N. Lioba

SP-2002-06: Review the Site Plan for Suzy’s Candles and Accessories at 1641 n. Andover Road. Don Kimble talked with his client and they propose that the front elevation, around the doors, under the canopy be stucco with a color to match the rest of the building. Charley Lewis stated other things could go thee and additional landscaping and trees would help. Don Kimble stated they would consider additional landscaping instead of changing to stucco and add landscaping to the north side of the building.

Charley Lewis made a motion to keep the motion presented earlier for this plan. Gary Israel seconded the motion. Motion carried 3/2 with Larry Crouse and Shawn King in opposition.

SP-2002-06: Review the Site Plan for Suzy’s Candles and Accessories at 1641 n. Andover Road.

SP-2002-07: Review the Site Plan for Andover Boarding Kennel, 515 W. Central. Don Kimble presented information on behalf of the applicants Drs. Gary and Kathy Harmon. Mr. Kimble reviewed the site plan with the committee. The new building will be 40’x100’.  This will be a fully enclosed commercial project. The building will be centered on the lot and behind the current building, which will minimize the visual impact o n the frontage on Central Avenue. It is at least 100’ from the residential properties on the west. Don Kimble presented information about a new monument sign, for the new structure. This is proposed to be placed adjacent to the new driveway for the new business. Mr. Kimble stated the sign meets the zoning requirements except only one sign is permitted. Mr. Kimble and his clients will be applying for a variance for the new sign. Mr. Kimble stated that the grading has been reviewed with Les Mangus.

Mr. Kimble stated that the landscaping plan calls for a 10’ landscape buffer between the church to the east of the property and the new driveway. He stated thee will be lots of shrubs placed there and also up along the building. He stated the drawings show a 4’ landscape area but this is to be increased to 5’ or 6’. Mr. Kimble stated the revised lighting plan shows moving the light poles adjacent to the building and to the sidewalk. This will light the build and be softer toward the neighbors. Mr. Kimble stated the building will be white stucco wit a blue roof which will match the existing building. Mr. Kimble stated there will be 74’ between the back of the existing building and the new building. Mr. Kimble stated there will be a cupola above the kennel area. Mr. Kimble stated there will be wrought iron fencing between the buildings and chain link fencing all around the property. Mr. Kimble stated the signage on the building will probably be 8” high blue or black acrylic letters.

Gary Israel asked the location of the air conditioning condensers. Mr. Kimble stated the furnace is in the attic space and the two condensers will probably be on the north or west wall on the building not the east or south side of the buildings. Mr. Israel asked why this does not have the same roofline as the existing building. Don Kimble stated the existing build has double structural T’s, which makes the ceiling very low.

Mr. Kimble stated the new roof is pitched to accommodate the mechanical and has residential trusses on 24” centers.

Charley Lewis suggested that both signs on the property be identical on similar bases. Mr. Mangus stated the current pole sign is a legal non-conforming use.

Larry Crouse asked if there will be an irrigation system. Mr. Kimble stated there would be in the strip against the building. Doug Allison asked about trees. Mr. Kimble stated they are adding additional maples and leaving the existing maples.

Doug Allison made a motion to approve the site plan as presented. Shawn King seconded the motion. The original motion carried 4/1 with Gary Israel voting against.

After discussion Doug Allison amended his motion to allow the signs to be similar to the signs presented, there will be no need to re-present them to the Committee. Larry Crouse seconded this motion. This motion carried 5/0.

SP-2002-07: Review the Site Plan for Andover Boarding Kennel, 515 W. Central

Member Items: Gary Israel stated that Papa John’s still does not have the architectural rip rap on the building.

Doug Allison asked if there was any new news regarding Braum’s. Mr. Bridges stated as far as we know they are still planning to come to Andover, just not sure of the time frame.

Les Mangus stated that the Mayor is still searching for new members for this committee.

Member Items:

Motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Charley Lewis to adjourn. Gary Israel seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion carried 5/0.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Motion to adjourn