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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Design Exception to a Site Plan for an Office, Located at 225 E Virginia Street
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: March 24, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Kyara Robinson, Planner I
Cassandra Bumgarner, Planning Manager
Lucas Raley, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The action of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed site plan may be appealed to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following condition(s):
1. The applicant receives approval of the following Design Exceptions:
a. Increased ground floor finish level in lieu of the required maximum of 12' of buildings fronting on Pedestrian Priority "A" Streets by Appendix 2B 7.2.3
b. Deviation from the requirement of having a clear base, middle, and top by Appendix 2B 8.2.1.2
c. Deviation from the requirement of having flat or low-pitched roofs with parapets by Appendix 2B 8.2.1.3
d. Deviation from the requirement of maintaining the traditionally prevalent fa?ade rhythm of 20' - 30' by Appendix 2B 8.2.1.4I
e. Deviation from the requirement of selecting at least two of the listed design elements to denote the primary entrance by Appendix 2B 8.2.1.4VI
f. Decreased transparency on the south fa?ade along East Virginia Street (Pedestrian Priority "A") from 65% to 36%
g. Decreased transparency on the east fa?ade along South Chestnut Street (Pedestrian Priority "B") from 65% to 20%
Prior to issuance of a building permit:
1. The applicant satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: February 2, 2026 (Original Application)
March 6, 2026 (Revised Submitta...
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