Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Architectural Elevations for the West Grove Development, Located on the South Side of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and on the East Side of Custer Road
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space)
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Kimberly Flom, Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
Kaitlin Sheffield, Planner II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council consider, discuss, and act on the proposed architectural elevations.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This item is to consider/discuss/act on the proposed architectural elevations for certain buildings proposed as part of the West Grove development.
* Following adoption of HB 2439, only buildings located within the Historically Significant Area (HSA) or those considered "significantly important" are subject to the architectural standards contained in the city's Zoning Ordinance. The proposed West Grove development does not fall into either of these categories so would not typically be subject to the city's architectural standards.
* However, review of the proposed West Grove elevations against the architectural standards included in the city's zoning ordinance (as they were applicable prior to HB 2439) is a component of the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program and Agreement.
* Per the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program and Agreement, commercial and residential elevations that do not comply with the architectural standards included in the city's zoning ordinance (as they were applicable prior to HB 2439) must be reviewed and approved by the City Council (excluding "The Hub").
* As such, Staff has reviewed the proposed elevations and has provided a summary of this review below:
o Key Architectural Standar...
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