CITY OF COTATI

MINUTES for the Regular Meeting of the DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE

DATE OF MEETING: May 6, 2004

TIME OF MEETING: 4:30 p.m.

PLACE OF MEETING: Cotati City Hall, Conference Room

201 W. Sierra Avenue

I. CALL TO ORDER

Vice Chairman Merriss called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Committee Members Present: Leys, Stanley, LeDoux, Merriss

Committee Members Absent: Fortier, Kagan

Staff Present: Lustig, Hirsch, Brisbine

III. CHANGES TO AGENDA

There were no changes to the agenda.

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. For the Regular Meeting on April 15, 2004

It was moved by Committee Member LeDoux to approve the minutes of April 15, 2004, as submitted. Second by Committee Member Stanley.

Yes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 (Fortier, Kagan) Abstain: 0

B. For the Adjourned Meeting on April 27, 2004

It was moved by Committee Member Leys to approve the minutes of April 27, 2004, as submitted. Second by Committee Member LeDoux.

Yes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 (Fortier, Kagan) Abstain: 0

V. MATTERS AT HAND

A. Request for Final Design Review approval to construct a one-story, 45,000 square foot steel framed industrial building located on the southeast side of Blodgett Street on a 2.47-acre lot (Lot 3) of the existing Kandy Business Park.

PA# 29/03 Applicant: Kandy Investments, L.L.C.

AP# 046-111-047

Consultant Planner Hirsch presented the staff report, discussed modifications to the plan in response to the Design Review Committee’s preliminary approval, and recommended Final Design Review approval.

A color board was available for review.

There were no questions from the Committee.

Buck Oates, Kandy Investments, was available to represent the project.

Ed Sohl, the project architect, described modifications to the plan including the addition of landscape islands in the parking lot to meet shading requirements, more trees, and a roll-up door on the east elevation of the building.

In response to an inquiry from the Committee, Mr. Sohl said that all of the HVAC equipment will be internal with the exception of condensers that will be at the rear of the building and screened by landscaping.

Vice Chairman Merriss complimented the use of native plant materials in the landscape plan and said that, overall, the landscape plan is excellent.

It was moved by Committee Member LeDoux to grant Final Design Review approval subject to the conditions of approval as stated in the staff report, with the addition of the following:

• All ground-mounted condenser units shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.

Second by Committee Member Stanley.

Yes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 (Kagan, Fortier) Abstain: 0

B. Final Design Review approval to construct a 22,705 square foot steel framed industrial building located on the east side of Blodgett Street on a 1.6-acre lot (Lot 4) within the Kandy Business Park. The project also proposes an outdoor canopy work area approximately 3,000 square feet in size.

PA# 27/03 Applicant: P&L Specialties

AP# 046-111-048

Consultant Planner Hirsch presented the staff report and recommended Final Design Review approval subject to the recommended conditions and the Design Review Committee’s selection of a fence design.

Three (3) alternative fence designs were submitted by the applicant. Two alternatives were metal, one was cedar. Consultant Planner Hirsch said that the sound study completed for this project did not recommend a sound wall. However, the Zoning Ordinace requires a fence for screening. In addition, staff believes that the fence will help with noise.

Lynn Barr, P & L Specialties, responded to inquiries from the Committee concerning the use of the outdoor canopy area. He said that outdoor storage of materials will be against the building and under the canopy. Activities will include the assembly and testing of belt conveyors.

Committee Member LeDoux expressed a preference for the cedar fence alternative. Although metal could work, he said, it would be most appropriate along the street frontage to match the building.

Ed Sohl, the project architect, described the intended use of split-face block along the street frontage with a gate that will match the building. The wood fence would be around the remaining perimeter. He also described the addition of a canopy at the office area and landscaping to achieve the shading requirements in the parking area.

Committee Member LeDoux was satisfied with the applicant’s proposal for fencing along the street frontage and the use of cedar fencing for the remainder. He stated his opinion that the cedar fencing will blend well with the landscaping.

Vice Chairman Merriss stated his agreement with Committee Member LeDoux’s comments.

Committee Member Leys complimented the overall plan and said that architect did a good job.

It was moved by Committee Member Leys to grant Final Design Review approval to construct a 22,705 square foot steel framed industrial building located on the east side of Blodgett Street on a 1.6-acre lot (Lot 4) within the Kandy Business Park, including an outdoor canopy work area approximately 3,000 square feet in size, subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report with the addition of the following:

• The fencing proposed to be located along the northeast perimeter of the site shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the specifications for “Fence Option 1” (cedar wood) as indicated in the Fence Options date stamped April 27, 2004 in the project file, with the exception of the fencing along the street frontage that shall be split-face block with metal gates to match the building.

• All ground-mounted condenser units shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.

Second by Committee Member Stanley.

Yes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 (Kagan, Fortier) Abstain: 0

VI. REPORTS BY STAFF

There were no reports from staff.

VII. REPORTS BY COMMITTEE

There were no reports from the Committee.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Vice Chairman Merriss adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p.m.