Minutes - 1998 - Design Review - 12/10/1998 - Regular
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES
December 10, 1998
The Design Review Board met in regular session on December 10, 1998, 6:05 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL: The following members were present: ANDERSON, GRECO, VANCE.
A quorum is present. MURRAY, MC CULLOUGH, and Council liaison MERRILL: Absent.
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Minutes of November 12, 1998.
Greco moves to approve the minutes ofthe Design Review Board for November 12, 1998.
Seconded by Anderson. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
2. OLD BUSINESS: None
Murray joins the meeting.
5.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Review of City oroposed bridees for Island Woods and the Citv Arboretum.
Vance introduces the item.
Vem Brewer with Holladay Engineering gives an overview of the proposed bridges and the
history of the project.
Discussion between Board and Mr. Brewer.
Murray moves to recommend to the approval of the design presented tonight for the
pedestrian bridges for Island Woods and the City Arboretum, with the understanding that
the railing design is based on forest service criteria. Seconded by Greco.. .ALL
AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. DR-28-98 - Existing: house remodel and chang:e of use from residence to office - James
Beard: James Beard, represented by James Gipson Associates, is requesting design review
approval to remodel and convert an existing 1,326 sq. ft. house into an office building. The
0.21-acre site is located on the southwest comer of Aikens Road and 1 st Street, approximately
250-feet east of Eagle Road at 79 East Aikens Road. This item was continued/rom the
November 12, 1998 meeting.
Murray introduces the item.
James Gipson P.O. Box 219 Eagle, Idaho, representing Mr. Beard. Discusses item by item the
issues which the Board had requested clarification of i.e.: the exact lots involved in the project,
parking clarification, drainage ditch, revised landscape plan, and exterior colors.
Discussion for clarification.
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Vaughan reviews the staff report in detail, which was based on the previously submitted
information. Discussion.
Murray opens the public hearing.
Murray closes the public hearing.
Discussion.
Vance notes that the applicant agrees with the site specific conditions placed both by this Board
and Council, and therefore other than the color issue perhaps we could approve this item so that
the applicant could begin moving forward.
Vance moves to approve DR-28-98, the James Beard residence to office pursuant to the
with site specific conditions, City Council findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the
standard conditions of approval, adding site specific condition #11: The applicant shall
submit for review and approval the color of the residence! business to staff and one
member of the Design Review Board, Melissa Anderson, at such time as the applicant
desires. Seconded by Greco. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
B. DR-33-98 - New addition to the Eag:le Fire Station - Dan Friend: Dan Friend with the
Eagle Fire Department, represented by Rocky Towle with Design Resources, is requesting
design review approval for a 3,565 sq. ft. office addition to the existing Eagle Fire Department
building. The .54-acre site is located on the south side ofW. State Street approximately 400-feet
west of Eagle Road at 149 W. State Street. This item was continued from the November 12, 1998
meeting.
Murray introduces the item.
Rocky Towle, 2210 Broadway Boise, Idaho. Submits for Board review color samples, and
lighting description, and agrees to continue the stamped concrete, and ground coverage. Towle
states they are planning to use the historical street lights. General discussion.
Murray moves to approve DR-33-98 new addition to the Eagle Fire Station with the
original site specific and standard conditions of approval. Accepting the materials and
rendered elevation as presented tonight, with two additional site specific conditions: The
stucco finish shall be treated with an off white warm color to better represent the flavor of
the brick. The existing wall pack lights shall be noted on this design elevation and be
reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Board to confirm it matches what
was presented. Seconded by Vance. Discussion. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
C. DR-35-98 - Multi-Tenant commercial building: with attached restaurant and separate
building: Dad within Eag:le Country Plaza ShoDDine Center - William Hodlles: William
Hodges is requesting design review approval for a 51,500 square foot multi-tenant commercial
building, a 3,000 square foot attached restaurant and a 5,000 square foot separate building pad
(square footage does not include 14,000 square drug store - see DR-16-98) for Eagle Country
Plaza Shopping Center. The entire site (including the drug store site) is 7.5-acres and is located
at the northeast comer of Chinden Boulevard and Eagle Road. This item was continued from the
November 12, 1998 meeting.
Murray introduces the item.
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Murray states he has a conflict of interest, but will participate in the discussion portion. He will
not vote. Turns the chair over to Vice Chairman, Vance.
Bill Hodges 1832 W. Spring Meadow Ln. Boise, Idaho. Developer of Eagle Country Plaza.
Presents the Board with a hand-out listing the site specific conditions and their response to each.
Describes the history of the project and then proceeds to go over the handout, item by item.
Roger Foster with BRS architect, 1087 W. River St. Boise, Idaho. Describes the architect of the
project.
Phil Hull with the Land Group 128 S. Eagle Rd. Eagle, Idaho. Describes the landscape plan for
the project. Notes they are requesting that the 4" caliper requirement be reduced to 3" caliper.
Vaughan presents the Board with the Council findings offact and review them item by item.
Takes this time to compare the design review staff report to the findings of fact to see if they
overlap and which design review conditions could be eliminated.
Vance opens the public hearing.
Billy Ray Strite, 1087 River St. Boise, Idaho. Discusses the tree removal and its need in order to
facilitate the application before the Board tonight presented by Rite Aid. Discusses new
urbanism, and the need to remove the trees.
Vance closes the public hearing.
Discussion amongst the Board. Vance asks for some more detail regarding the architectural
aspects of the building. Bill Hodges states the architecture is very similar to that of Eagle Plaza
next to Albertson's. One of the main differences is that Eagle Country Plaza will not be using
vinyl siding. Roger Foster comments on the type of windows, a hard-board masonite product
will be used as siding. Discussion. Anderson and Greco questions the building lighting and
parking lot lighting. Vance expresses his desire to see more details that what have been
presented tonight, i.e. down spout locations and other architectural details. Would like to
approve the item, if it is the desire of the Board, 90% and have the applicant return to the Board
for approval of the other 10%. Hodges explains why the application should be approved, and
emphasizes the similarities between this application and Eagle Plaza, describes the lengthy
history of the project. Discussion.
Vance moves to approve DR-35-98 with the standard conditions of approval, with site
specific conditions of approval. Deleting the following site specific conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9,10 leaving as they stand 11, deleting 12, leaving in 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20, and
number 21 would be that the curb and gutter and sidewalk requirement along Chinden be
allowed to be bonded around, all conditions of the CU-7-98 therein are to be complied with.
Seconded by Anderson. Discussion. Vance moves to amend the motion to add condition
#22 will ask the architect to meet the Design Review Board in an informal setting to review
architectural details and elevations at his convience prior to submittal of working
drawings. Amendment seconded by Greco. Discussion. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
MURRAY ABSTAINS.
D. DR-16-98 - Drull Store with oharmacy drive-thru within Eag:le Country Plaza Shopping:
Center - Rite Aid Corooration: Rite Aid Corporation, represented by Yong Cho with CSHQA
Architects, is requesting design review approval for a 14,000 square foot drug store with
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pharmacy drive-thru within the proposed Eagle County Plaza shopping center. The 1.5-acre drug
store site is located at the northeast comer of Chinden Boulevard and Eagle Road. This item was
continued from the November 12, 1998 meeting.
Vance introduces the item.
Murray notes that he will not participate in the discussion or vote on this item, and will be
leaving the meeting until the item has been acted on.
Yong Cho, with CSHQA Architects 200 N. 6th St. Boise, Idaho. Reviews the application in
detail. Agrees with all site specific conditions of approval except one regarding the height of the
building. Discussion regarding lighting, and building materials.
Phil Hull with the Land Group, 128 S. Eagle Rd. Eagle, Idaho. Discusses the landscape plan.
Vaughan reviews the staff report and all site specifics conditions.
Vance opens the public hearing.
Vance closes the public hearing.
Discussion amongst the Board.
Anderson moves to approve Drug Store with pharmacy drive-thru within Eagle Country Plaza
Shopping Center DR-16-98 with site specific conditions of approval. With the following
modification item #2, change wording to "comply with applicable DR-35-98, and add CU- 7-
98." Item #4 is deleted from the site specific conditions. Item #6 and #7 stay as is. Item #8 is
deleted. #9 is deleted. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 remain. Adding #15 adding back in the cupolas and
flag poles. #16 having the architectural review, would like to see a larger elevation showing
detail. Review and approval will be in the form of an informal meeting with staff and as many
Board members as possible and the architect, at their convenience. And keeping the standard
conditions of approval. Seconded by Greco. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES. MURRAY
ABSTAINS.
Vance moves for a 5 minute recess. 8:50 p.m.
E. DR-39-98 - New Pizza Hut within Eallle Pavilion Shoooine Center - Rockwell Architecture:
W.&H. LLC, represented by Rockwell Architecture, is requesting design review approval for 2,531
sq. ft. Pizza Hut building within Eagle Pavilion Shopping Center. The site is within the proposed
Eagle Pavilion Subdivision located on the northeast comer of Eagle Road and State Highway 44 at
480 S. Eagle Road. This item was continued from the November 12, 1998 meeting.
Vance relinquishes the Chair to Murray.
Murray introduces the item.
Pete Rockwell 199 N. 9th St. Boise, Idaho. Presents the new site plan and color renderings to the
Board. Discusses the changes the design of the parapet, roof, gutters, cooler location, equipment
screening on top of the building, changing the stucco to painted lap siding, changes to windows and
canopies. Phil Hull with the Land Group addresses questions regarding the use of brick pavers in an
outdoor area.
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Vaughan has nothing further to report unless the Board has questions.
Murray opens the public hearing.
Murray closes the public hearing.
Murray moves to approve DR-39-98 new Pizza Hut within Eagle Pavilion Shopping Center
with standard conditions of approval as outlined in the staff report and site specific conditions
with the following modifications: site specific condition #1: The revised elevations dated
December 1, 1998 shall be accepted, with the staff report and the colored materials also be
accepted, [so the original one would be deleted]. #3: The plaza material shown on the site plan
shall be constructed of brick pavers with the masonry material to compliment the building.
Seconded by Vance. Discussion. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
F. DR-41-98 - New Zamzow's Buildina Includinll A Primary Health Facility and Retail
Space - Zamzow's: Zamzow's, represented by BRS Architects, is requesting design review
approval for a 10,000 sq. ft. Zamzow's store and nursery, a 1,500 sq. ft. hay barn, a 3,700 sq. ft.
tenant retail space, and a 4,200 sq. ft. medical health facility - (19,400 sq. ft. total building area).
The 2.43-acre site is located on the northwest comer of State Highway 44 and S. Eagle Road at
435 S. Eagle Road.
Murray introduces the item.
Anderson notes that she is an adjacent landowner to this application, and will participate in the
discussion and vote for this item.
Billy Ray Strite 1087 River St. Boise, Idaho. Discusses the application in regards to architecture
and the existing trees. Discussion between Mr. Strite, Phil Hull and the Board regarding
landscaping, and architecture.
Vaughan discusses landscaping in regards the Ballantyne Ditch Company requirements, and the
staff report.
Murray opens the public hearing.
Pam Willis 403 S. Eagle Rd. Eagle, Idaho. Adjacent neighbor, describes the location of her
property and the impact of this project to her land. Would like some kind of barrier for the
vehicle lights and noise so that her home can remain livable.
Rick Zamzow owner ofthe project along with his brother. Understands the concerns of Ms.
Willis, but states that ACHD dictates the location of the entrance to his project. Discusses his
project and possible development of adjacent property.
Billy Ray Strite proposes to install a fence, 6' cedar, the help alleviate some of the concerns of
the neighbors expressed tonight. Discussion.
Chuck Schlekeway, 1173 Rush Rd. Eagle, Idaho. States he is pleased to see Zamzow's coming
to Eagle, and is in favor of the project..
Murray closes the public hearing.
Discussion. Steve Trout 1030 Point Boise, Idaho. discusses the color selection for the building.
Billy Ray Strite discusses the placement of an existing berm and proposed berm along the
Alternate Route. General discussion between Board and the applicant. Steve Trout discusses the
future addition to Primary Health building, drainage, and lighting. Strite discusses drainage, and
exterior lighting.
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Murray moves to approve DR-41-98 Zamzow's new building including a Primary Health
Facility and retail space, with staff site specific and standard conditions of approval. With
the following modifications to site specific conditions #6: An effort be made with
ITD!ACHD to adjust the location of the northerly drive in hopes to create a buffer with the
property to the north. Revise #5: The Board accepts the revised landscape plan submitted
at this meeting and would satisfy the need for the revised landscape plan. Item #7: The
applicant is encouraged to provide seating amenities in the plaza area located between the
two existing trees. Item#8: The future addition for Primary Health be accepted without
additional Design Review representation, provided a linear expansion is accomplished to
match the presented south elevation. If the city requires a bond for said addition the
applicant has the option of either providing the bond or returning to Design Review for
that addition. Seconded by Vance. Discussion. Murray amends his motion, site specific
item #6: The applicant shall provide a 6 foot high wood fence along the northern property
boundary acting as a temporary screen to the residence to the north. Said fence shall
transition down to three feet in order to maintain the vision triangle required for traffic
safety. And the applicant is encouraged to adjust the location ofthe drive way to further
provide some relief to the residence. The fence shall continue to the edge of the first
parking space on the northern boundary. Item #8: The language which gives the applicant
the option of bonding or returning to the Board shall be deleted. The condition should
reflect that the addition is approved and no further submission to Design Review is
required. Vance seconds the amendment. Murray moves to add an additional site specific
condition of approval: That the parking spaces designated on the north side property be
reduce to 18 foot depth to allow a 10 foot deep landscaping buffer along the property line.
ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
G. DR-42-98 - Golf Course Club House & Golf Cart Storag:e Building: - Banbury Meadows
LLC: Banbury Meadows LLC, represented by Cornel Larson with Larson Architects, is
requesting design review approval for a 7,940 sq. ft. golf course club house and a 5,700 sq. ft.
golf cart storage building. The 125-acre proposed golf course site is located on the west side of
Eagle Road approximately Y2-mile north of Chinden Boulevard at 3023 S. Eagle Road.
Murray introduces the item.
Cornel Larson, 210 Murray Garden City, Idaho representing Banbury Meadows. Reviews the
application.
Vaughan notes that the applicant has been requested to provide a revised landscape plan to
reflect the landscaping around the proposed trash enclosure.
Murray opens the public hearing.
Murray closes the public hearing.
Discussion amongst the Board.
Anderson moves to approve DR-42-98 with the standard and site specific conditions of
approval. Seconded by Vance. THREE AYE..ONE NAY...MOTION CARRIES.
H. DR-43-98 - Master Sie:n Plan for Eag:le Pavilion Shoooine: Center - Eaale Pavilion
Investors: Eagle Pavilion Investors, represented by Debbie Anderson with Idaho Electric Signs,
is requesting design review approval for a master sign plan for Eagle Pavilion Shopping Center.
The 4.21-acre site is located on the northeast comer of S. Eagle Road and State Highway 44 at
480 S. Eagle Road.
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Murray introduces the item.
Debbie Anderson, 6528 Supply Way Boise, Idaho. Comments on the application and staff
report.
Vaughan reviews the staff report. Discusses possible conflict in the city ordinance and states
that when there appears to be a conflict the more restrictive code is applied. Discussion.
Murray opens the public hearing.
Murray closes the public hearing.
Greco moves to approve DR-43-98 Master sign plan for Eagle Pavilion Shopping Center
with standard and site specific conditions of approval, with the exception that condition #4
be deleted. Adding #9: The applicant shall submit a new color rendering of the sign age to
be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board. Seconded
by Vance. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
I. DR-45-98 - New Buildina Wall Sig:n For Moxie Java Within Bosanka Villae:e -Chuck
Schlekeway: Chuck Schlekeway is requesting design review approval for a new building wall
sign for Moxie Java located within Bosanka Village at 393 W. State Street, Suite D.
Chairman Murray announced it is the time and the place for the Public Hearing.
Chuck Schlekeway, 1173 Rush Rd. Eagle, Idaho. Reviews the application.
Staff has nothing further to add.
Murray opens the public hearing.
Murray closes the public hearing.
Vance moves to approve DR-45-98 with site specific and standard conditions of approval.
Seconded by Greco. ALL AYE...MOTION CARRIES.
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
7. REPORTS:
A. Design Review Board Members: None
B. Council Liaison: None
C. Staff: Informs the Board the non-compliant sign letter was mailed out today.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Vance and seconded by Greco to adjourn. ALL
AYE...MOTION CARRIES. Meeting adjourns at 11:30 p.m.
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