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Design Review Board Agenda

April 27, 2010AGENDA

Work Session: 8:30 A.M.

Regular Meeting: 9:00 A.M.Sandy Springs City Hall, 7840 Roswell Road, 500 Building

Morgan Falls Office Park, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Agenda Item CouncilDistrict

AssignedStaff

OverlayDistrict

StaffsRecommendation

Design ReviewBoard

Recommendation

Work Session: 8:30 AMRegular Meeting: 9:00 AM

Adoption of Agenda 4/27/10

Approval of 04/13/10 Meetings Minutes

Building Permit

1. DRB10-009

5975 Roswell Road (SR9)Applicant: Flying Biscuit The applicant is seeking approval for

an existing six (6) foot eight (8) inchwide by ten (10) foot high vestibulelocated in the front of the building andan existing (5) foot tall and seven (7)foot long modular wall located alongRoswell Road (SR9).

5Linda

AbarayMainStreet

Approval

2. DRB10-0105619 Lake Forrest DriveApplicant: Lake Forrest Partners, LLC To rezone the property from O-I (Office

and Institutional District) conditional toO-I (Office and Institutional District)

conditional to allow all the usespermitted in the Zoning Ordinanceunder the O-I zoning district, withconcurrent variance.

6Doug

Trettin

Urban

DistrictTBD

SIGN PERMITS ISSUED FROM 04/13/10 to 04/27/10

Public Comments:

Discussion Item: Overlay District

ADJOURNMENT

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Design Review Board

April 13, 2010

Meeting Minutes

Board Members PresentAndy Porter (Vice Chair), Van Westmoreland, Bernadine Richard, Marlise Landeck ,

Mel Mobley , and Eric Gregory

Board Members Absent Colin Lichtenstein (Chair)

Staff Present Patrice Ruffin, Linda Abaray, Gloria Goins, David Schmid and Terry Robinson

CALL to Order Colin Lichtenstein called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

ACTION: Landeck moved for adoption of the April 13, 2010 Agenda. Richard seconded.Approved (5-0), Westmoreland, and Richard Landeck, Gregory and Mobley for; Lichtenstein, Absent; Porter not voting.

PREVIOUS MINUTES

ACTION: Westmoreland moved for approval of the Minutes from the March 9, 2010 meeting. Gregory seconded. TheMinutes were Approved (5-0), Westmoreland, and Richard Landeck, Gregory and Mobley for; Lichtenstein, Absent;Porter not voting.

Zoning Modification

1. DRB10-005/ZM10-005

6010 Roswell Road (SR9)Applicant: First Allied Ohio Corporation

SUMMARY/STAFF PRESENTATION: To modify condition 2.a.of petition Z97-0080 to show the location of the existingfreestanding signs, with concurrent variances.

Applicant Presentation:Wendy Butler, Esq., 7000 Central Pkwy, Ste 1150 Sandy Springs, GA 30328Alan Ripley, 220 Fitzpatrick Trace, W. Henrietta, NY, 14586

(Invitation for public comment in support of and in opposition to the petition)

Support for the PetitionNone Against the PetitionNone

(Close of public hearing. Design Review Board questions and discussion)

ACTION: Gregory moved to recommend approval of ZM97-0080, Variance #1 (for sign #1) and Variance #2 and denialof variances #3 and #4, Mobley Seconded, (5-0), Landeck, Gregory, Mobley, Westmoreland and Richard for;Lichtenstein Absent; Porter not voting.

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Condition(s): None

Variance

2. DRB10-006/V10-0077447 Roswell Road (SR9)Applicant: North Springs Charter High School

SUMMARY/STAFF PRESENTATION: Four primary variances from the Zoning Ordinance: 1) variance from Section

33.18.G to allow banners to be attached to light poles, 2) variance from Section 33.26.B.5 to increase the number ofpermitted banners from 3 to 6 and to allow banners to be permanent in lieu of the three fourteen day periods permittedper calendar year, 3) variance from Section 33.26.H.1.a (frontage up to and including 500 lineal feet) to increase themonument sign maximum area permitted from 32 square feet to 37.36 square feet, to increase the monument signmaximum height permitted from 6 feet to 9 feet 4 inches, and to allow for a changeable copy sign, and 4) variance fromSection 33.26.H.1.b (frontage more than 500 and up to 1,000 lineal feet) to allow for a changeable copy sign.Applicant Presentation:Kim Bornstein, 120 Nesbit Ferry Place, Sandy Springs, GA 30350(Invitation for public comment in support of and in opposition to the petition)

Support for the PetitionNone

Against the Petition

None


ACTION: Mobley moved to recommend approval of variances #3 and #4 and denial of variances #1 and #2,Westmoreland Seconded, (5-0), Landeck, Gregory, Mobley, Westmoreland and Richard for; Lichtenstein Absent;Porter not voting.

Condition(s): To allow a 37.36 square foot monument sign, increase the maximum height from six (6) feet to nine (9)feet four (4) inches and allow changeable copy. To deny the increased number of banner and permanent banners.

3. DRB10-007/V10-0085630 Roswell Road (SR9)Applicant: Prado, LLC

SUMMARY/STAFF PRESENTATION: Two primary variances from the Zoning Ordinance: 1) variance from Section33.18.P to allow 2 projecting signs and 2) variance from Section 33.26.H

Applicant Presentation:Nathan V. Hendricks III, 6085 Lake Forest Drive, Ste 200, Sandy Springs, GA 30328(Invitation for public comment in support of and in opposition to the petition)

Support for the PetitionBrian Snelling, 1450 S. Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30319

Against the PetitionNone


ACTION: Westmoreland moved to recommend approval, Mobley Seconded, (5-0), Landeck, Gregory, Mobley,Westmoreland and Richard for; Lichtenstein Absent; Porter not voting.

Condition(s): None

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Courtesy Review

4. DRB10-0085825 Sandy Springs CircleApplicant: Spring Garden, LLC

SUMMARY/STAFF PRESENTATION: The applicant is presenting building plans for a courtesy review. The applicant isproposing a 47,125 square foot residential building, with thirty-six (36) units (approved under RZ09-004 by the Mayorand City Council). The proposed building will be five (5) stories. With a forty two (42) car underground parking garage.

Applicant Presentation:

Erik W. Lewitt, 914 Howell Mill Road, Ste 300(Invitation for public comment in support of and in opposition to the petition)

Support for the PetitionNone

Against the PetitionNone


ACTION: The Board recommended changing the color of the red brick to something lighter.

Condition(s): None

SIGN PERMITS ISSUED FROM 03/09/10 to 04/13/10

Public Comments: None

Discussion Item: None

Meeting Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

Approval SignaturesDate Approved 04/27/2010

Colin Lichtenstein, Chairman

Patrice Ruffin, Assistant Director,Planning & Zoning

Gloria Goins, AdministrativeCoordinator/Transcriber

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DRB Board Member Attendance2010

NAME 1/12 1/26 2/9 2/23 3/9 3/23 4/13 4 /27 5/11 5/25 6/8 6 /2 2 7/13 7 /2 7 8 /1 0 8/24 9 /1 4 9 /2 8 10/12 10/26 11/9 11/23 12/18 12/28

Total

Meetings

Total

Absences

E. Gregory

Post 6

Term Exp:

12/1/12 1 0 1 * 1 * 1 5 1

M. Landeck

Post 7 Term

Exp: 12/1/13 1 1 1 * 1 * 1 5 0

C. Lichtenstein

Post 2Term Exp:

12/1/11 1 1 1 * 1 * 0 5 1M. Mobley

Post 3

Term Exp:

12/1/11 1 1 1 * 1 * 1 5 0A. Porter

Post 5

Term Exp:

12/1/12 1 1 1 * 0 * 1 5 1

B. Richard

Post 4

Term Exp:

12/1/13 1 1 1 * 0 * 1 5 1

V.

Westmoreland

Post 1

Term Exp:

12/1/11 1 1 0 * 0 * 1 5 20 = Absent 1 = Present

* No Applications Submitted; No Meeting Held.

* No Applications Submitted; No Meeting Held.

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Prepared by the City of Sandy Springs Department of Community Development for the Design Review Board Meeting on April 27, 2010.

LA04.15.10 PAGE 1 OF 4

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING APRIL 27, 2010

Petition No. DRB10-009

Property Location 5975 Roswell Road

Owner Flying Biscuit

Applicant Lance Lewis

Applicants Request Building Permit

Findings of Fact:

The site is located on the east side of Roswell Road (SR 9) and the south side of Hammond

Drive. The property is zoned C-1 (Community Business District) conditional under Z58-0011and is currently developed with a shopping center. The subject property is located withinthe Main Street District of the Sandy Springs Overlay District.

Enforcement:

On November 30, 2009 the site received a notice of violation for no permit for the retainingwall or patio structure or entryway structure, outside storage of the storage shed as well. thefile is on my desk. The site is currently under a notice of violation notice.

Abutting Property Land Uses/Zoning:

North: Property zoned C-1 (Community Business District) conditional under Z72-0166,Z77-0004, Z74-0104, and Z78-0123.East: Property zoned C-1 (Community Business District) conditional under Fulton Countyzoning case Z72-0050.West: Property zoned C-1 (Community Business District) conditional under Fulton Countyzoning case Z58-0025.South: Property zoned C-1 (Community Business District) conditional under Z58-0011.

Request:

The applicant is seeking approval for an existing vestibule and a modular wall. Theapplicant has constructed a six (6) foot eight (8) inch wide by ten (10) feet high vestibule inthe front of the store. The vestibule has an aluminum frame with Concord Sunbrella fabricwith clear marine vinyl inserts. The applicant has also constructed a concrete modular wallin the rear of the building. The wall is five (5) feet tall and seven (7) foot long. The wallscreens the view of linen bins and free-standing CO2 tanks.

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The Board is asked to comment on the appropriateness of the building permit to the intentof the ordinance relative to appearance and function. If the proposed building permit seemsappropriate with some modification, the Board should make a recommendation on changesthat might bring the relief proposed into harmony with the intent of the ordinance and withthe surrounding development if deemed appropriate.

Analysis

The requested building permit review involves a number of Main Street District Overlayrequirements. Relative to the building, staff requests the Board address each item under thefollowing sections of the Zoning Ordinance:

12B.8.E. Building Heights the plan meets this standard. 12B.8.F. Building design guidelines the plan meets this standard. 12B.8.G. Color the plan meets this standard. 12B.8.I. Building materials the plan meets this standard. 12B.8.J.Architectural features required the plan meets this standard.

12B.8.K. Encouraged architectural elements

the plan meets this standard.

The Board should also review and comment on the following streetscape and sitedevelopment standards:

12B.5.C.Accessory structures and screening the plan meets this standard.

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends APPROVAL.

Attachments:Letter of intent Date received April 6, 2010.Site plans- Date received April 6, 2010.Floor plans- Dated received April 6, 2010.Pictures

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Zoning Map

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Future Land Use

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Prepared by the City of Sandy Springs Department of Community Development for the Design Review Board Meeting on April 27, 2010

DT4.20.10 Page 1 of 5

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETIN G APRIL 27, 20 10

Petition No. DRB10-010

Property Location 5619 Lake Forrest Drive

Owner Lake Forrest Partners, LLC

Applicant Lake Forrest Partners, LLC

Applicants Request Rezoning Application Review

Findings of Fact:

The site is located on the east side of Lake Forrest Drive at the intersection with NorthwoodDrive and I-285. The property is zoned O-I (Office and Institutional District) conditional underSandy Springs zoning case RZ07-040/CV07-030. Under case RZ07-040/CV07-030, the subject

property is restricted to Office Use only and was granted a variance to reduce the required front

yard setback from forty (40) feet to twenty (20) feet adjacent to the I-285 road frontage. Thesubject property is located within the Urban District of the Sandy Springs Overlay District andis currently vacant.

Abutting Property Land Uses/Zoning:

North: I-285.

South: Property zoned R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District).East: Property zoned A-1 (Apartment Dwelling District) conditional under Fulton Countyzoning case Z67-0139.West: Property zoned CUP (Community Unit Plan District) conditional under Fulton Countyzoning case Z03-0174.

Request:

This request is to rezone the property from O-I (Office and Institutional District) conditional toO-I (Office and Institutional District) conditional to allow all the uses permitted in the ZoningOrdinance under the O-I zoning district.

Also requested is one (1) concurrent variance as follows:

1. Variance from Section 8.1.3.B. to reduce the required front yard setback from forty (40)feet to twenty (20) feet adjacent to the I-285 road frontage.

NOTE: The above variance was previously approved under zoning case RZ07-040/CV07-030.

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Analysis

Section: 12B.4, Streetscape Standards (Urban District)

3 foot wide Planted Strip.(Staff Comment: Meets requirement)

6 foot sidewalk required.(Staff Comment: Meets requirement)

10 foot landscape strip required adjacent to sidewalk & outside the R.O.W.(Staff Comment: Meets requirement)

Pedestrian lights (90 to 100 feet apart) required.(Staff Comment: Meets requirement)

Street trees (40 feet on center) required.(Staff Comment: Meets requirement)

Mini Plaza required.(Staff Comment: Meets requirement)

Section: 12B.5.B, Planting Materials (All Overlay Districts)

Ground covers and mulch or similar materials, shall be utilized in parking lotlandscape islands. Turf grass is not permitted.(Staff Comment: Meets requirement)

Section: 12B.5.C,Accessory Structures and Screening (All Overlay Districts)

Accessory structures shall not be located in any yard adjacent to a public street.(Staff Comment: Not applicable)

Loading-docks, refuse & waste removal areas, service yards, exterior work areas,mechanical equipment or other utilities visible from a public street shall bescreened by evergreen plantings and/or a structure.(Staff Comment: Not indicated)

Parking lots, parking structures, and gas fueling bays fronting a public streetshall be screened by evergreen planting.(Staff Comment: See site plan)

Section: 12B.5.D, Fences and Walls (All Overlay Districts)

Unless in conjunction with a Cell Tower, barbed wire, razor wire, plastic, cloth or chain-link is prohibited.(Staff Comment: Not applicable)

When the building fronts and sides are visible to a public street, any wall or fence overtwo feet in height from finished grade shall not be opaque and shall have a minimumopening ratio of 50%.(Staff Comment: Not applicable)

When the back of the building is visible to a public street, fences or walls shall beopaque.(Staff Comment: Not applicable)

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Section: 12B.5.F, Parking (All Overlay Districts)

Bicycle Parking: A minimum of one bicycle parking space shall be provided forevery 20 auto spaces.(Staff Comment: Indicated on site plan)

Section: 12B.5.G, Parking Lot and Site Lighting(All Overlay Districts)

Site and parking lot lights shall not be sodium vapor lights (high pressuresodium). All lighting shall be the same type.(Staff Comment: Not indicated)

Section: 12B.5.H, Windows (All Overlay Districts)

Reflective and/or opaque glass is prohibited on ground floors of all buildings.(Staff Comment: Meets requirement, see rendering)

Staff Recommendation:

The staff recommendation has not been finalized at this time.

CASE SCHEDULE

The tentative schedule for the petition is as follows:

Design Review Board April 27, 2010Community Zoning Information Meeting April 27, 2010Community/Developer Resolution Meeting May 26, 2010Planning Commission Hearing June 17, 2010Mayor and City Council Hearing July 20, 2010

Attachments:

Site Plans Received April 5, 2010Architectural Rendering Received April 5, 2010Letter of Intent Received April 5, 2010

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