05/23/1974 - Minutes . .~
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES
May 23, 1974
TUality Jr. High School
l° CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M.
2° ROLL CALL
A. Present: Edin, Cook, Whittaker, Kelting;
Chairman Bartel, Staff members
Brooks and Bolen
B. Absent : Mickelson and McMonagle
3" APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3°I Regular meeting of May 2, 1974
A. The minutes were approved as submitted
4° SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
4" I SDR 8-74 (Great Western Chemical)
A request by Creat Western Chemical Co. for
review of an expanded truck parking and
maneuvering area and outdoor storage area on their
existing site located at I1440 S.W. Tiedeman St.
The site comprises 3. 27 acres and is located in an
M-3, Light Industrial Zone. /Tax Map ISl 35C9
Tax Lot 400\
Staff
A. Brooks presented the staff findings relevant
to this oaso°
Staff ti
A. Staff recommended approval of the applicant' s
site plan subject to the motiSfioation of six
conditions.
Testimony
A. Ernest McCall, representing Great Western
Chemical Co. , spoke for the proposal stating
that the expansion is Vitally needed by their
growing company and that he had no objections
to the staff recommended conditions.
B. Bartel asked Mr. McCall if the new tanks shown
on the Site plane would be painted in trim and
^ neat colors in the same manner as the existing
tanks.
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C. Mr. McCall said yes, all the tanks WQUId be
painted in o similar fashion and it is the
company's policy to maintain the tanks an
needed"
D. Whittaker asked if it were necessary for the tanks
to be of the height shown.
E. Mr. McCall said that the tanks have already
been purchased and this is a standard height
for the gallonage. A lower profile tank could
provide the same capacity but would be o
custom., order, therefore costing more than the
standard tanks.
F. Bartel pointed out that while the members are
concerned about the size and height of the tanks
in the storage area, he would like to point out
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that o railroad,, siding fronts this and tank
cars are parking OO these tracks from time
to time. He therefore questioned the degree of
concern the Board should have for storage tanks
in the subject area.
Board Discussion
A. Cook moved to approve the site development plan ,
said approval to include the staff recommended
conditions. These conditions were:
l° That the applicant pave no closer to the
trunks of trees to be preserved than 205
of the diameter of the outer branches of
said trees.
2^ That those trees indicated upon the applicant' s
site plan be preserved and shall not be removed.
3. That the applicant submit for staff approval ,
a landscape plan for those areas under those
trees to be preserved.
4. That the applicant submit e storm drainage
plan for approval by the City Public b1ocko
Department.
4° 2 SDR 9-72 (UilIiame Air Controls)
A request by Williams Air Controls for review of a
vehicle testing structure on e portion of their
site located at I4100 S.W. 72nd Avenue. The entire
site comprises 11° 32 acres and is located within an
M-2, General Industrial Zone. (Tax Map 25I 12A^
^ Tax Lot I03\
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'ite DevelopmentT
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Staff Findings
A. Brooks presented the staff findings relevant
to this oaeo°
5taPf Recommendation
A. Staff recommended approval of the applicants
site plan subject to satisfaction of the
following conditions :
l^ That the applicant receive approval of their
submitted drainage plan from the City Public
Works Department. The appIican-iL shall, upon
request, from said department, furnish such
topographical information as is necessary
to determine slopes on the subject site.
2° That the applicant submit for staff approval
a revised tzog and shrub planting plan,
specifying 'the types, sizes and spacing of
plant materials within and adjacent the parking
area, Said revised plan shall indicate the
availability of water to plant materials
during periods of drought Or shall be
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accompanied by certification from a landscape
architect or horticulturist that all plant
materials will survive periods of drought.
Presentation
A. A representative of Williams Air Controls
was present to discuss the proposed site
development plan.
B. Uhittaker said that the tree planting shown
in the parking areas does not meet the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance where
trees are required at 70 feet on center in
parking g oreoa.
C. Brooks said that Whittaker was correct and
he missed this item in review of the site
plan.
D. Qhittaker asked if it would not be appropriate to
place 8 gate adjacent the easement where access
is gained into the truck testing area to avoid
through traffic at this constricted point"
E° The Company representative stated that they
intended to
� pIeoa e gate at the entrance to the
truck testing area adjacent the Gerber access road.
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Board Discussion and Action
A. KoItjng made a motion to approve the site.
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development plan and [din seconded.
B. Bartel pointed out that the site plan does not
moot the Zoning Ordinance requirements concerning
tree plantings in parking areas.
C. Brooks recommended that two additional conditions
be added to his recommondat-ion : That trees' be
added to the center of the parking lot at 70
feet on center and that o gate be placed adjacent
the Gerber access road at the entrance to the
truck testing facility.
D. Kelting amended his original motion to include
the conditions recommended by staff both the
original tuo 'conditiODs included in the staff
report and the two subsequently recommended conditions.
Edin seconded this amended motion and it passed
by unanimous vote of the Board.
Design
Presentation by applicant
A. The applicant presented a rendering of the
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proposed building.
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B. Bartel asked what typo df metal material would
be used to cover the building"
C. The applicant stated that he was not sure but
probably whatever was recommended as most
suitable by the contractor.
D. Whittaker asked about tha ooOorgta block structure
shown surrounding the pump area and why this
was chosen rather than metal which is being
used on the rest of the building.
E. Applicant stated he was not certain why block
had been chosen but possibly this had been
recommended by the contractor for fire safety
reasons.
F. KoltiOg Stated that this actually was an ugly
building, but it would be screened by the trees
which were approved previously on the site
development plan"
Board Discussion and Action
A. The board discussed the proposed block building
%mO° related to whether this should possibly be a metal
structure to conform with the rest of the building.
No consensus was reached on the matter.
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B, Kelting moved to approve the building design
based Upon the fact that it will be obscured
~ ` from Viau° EdiD seconded.
C. Bartel asked Kelting if the pump house structure
should be block as shown or possibly metal as
discussed by the board members.
0. Kelting said no the block was suggested by his
contractor and should remain as shown on the plans.
E. Bartel said that he does not feel the drawing
gives adequate information as to the type of
metal to by put on the building and there are
many typos of materials which could be used.
He said it was his opinion, that without knowing
the type of covering to be put on the building,
the board Would be approving a plan without
having a knowledge of what the completed structure
might be like"
F. Kelting said that this is not an attractive building,
but it is appropriate for an industrial area.
G. Bartel said that he agreed with Kelting that the
Board should not be attempting to tell people
what to build, but rather attempt to establish
a standard in order to judge building design.
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He said that this building is in an �reo of
attractive industrial buildings and this should
be the standard Used to for judging buildings
for design review.
H. Whittaker moved that indication be made on the
drawing that the building be covered with rib-
metal siding. Kelting seconded this motion and
it passed by majority vote with Bartel voting
against.
I. The Board than voted on Keltingio motion and it
passed by majority vote with Cook and Bartel
voting no,
4° 2 SDR 10-74 (Long & Maxwell Office)
A request by Long, Maxwell and Associates for
review of a now office structure to be located at
1I825 S.W. Greenburg Road. The site comprises
^43 acres and is located within e C-3, General
GommeroiaI Zone (Tax Map 151 35DC , Tax Lot 300)
Site Development
^ Staff Findings
A. Brooks presented staff findings relevant to
this oe80.
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Staff Racom00ondatioO
A. Brooks recommended tabling consideration of the
subject site development plan to the June G, 1974
-- regular meeting of the Design Review Board to
enable the applicant to submit a revised site
development plan meeting Tigard Municipal Code
requirements and the purposes of Chapter 18, G8
(Tigard Municipal Code)
Presentation by Applicant
A. Both Mr. Long and Maxwell were present to discuss
their site development plan.
B~ [din asked the applicant, [d Long, if he were
aware of thsdefioinnoiao as pointed out by
the staff
C. Mr, Long said that they have attempted to
conform to the regulations of the City of Tigard
and will do everything asked by the staff to
meet the requirements.
Board Discussion and Action
A. [din asked if the Staff could give any direction
as to the amount of parking which would be
required.
B. Brooks said that this is /}uhieot to interpretation
based Upon the number Of people who might be
employed in the building and this type of thing
can only be determined by the applicant.
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Whittaker asked Mr. Long if he felt they could
comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements.
D. Mr. Long stated that he felt they had complied
with the ordinance requirements but meeting the
parking requirements would impose a hardship.
E. KaIting stated he objected to the staff report
Pindinc that faults the applicant' s plan but
does not suggest remedies. He said the Board
should specify those actions which could be
taken to alleviate the problems found with
the plan.
F. Whittaker moved to tablo the subnitted site plan
to allow the applicant time to comply with the
concerns as expressed by staff. Cook seconded.
G. Cook asked the applicant if he were clear On
the concerns Of the staff.
H. Mr. Long said yes they were and will work with
the staff.
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T~ The motion was put to a Votle and passed
by a unanimous vote.
4~4 SDR 12~74 (Clarke Publishing Co. )
A request by the Clarke Publishing Co. for review
of a publishing and distribution center located on
S.U. SaDdburg Street, directly south of the
existing Oregon Toro Distributors facility.
The site comprises 2. 30 acres and is located in
an M-2, General Industrial Zone. /Tax Map 2SI
lOD, Tax Lot ?OO\
Site
Staff FihdiDga '
A. Brooks presented staff findings relevant to
this case.
Staff Recommendation
A. Brooks recommended tabling the submitted
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plan to the June 5^ 1974 meeting to enable the
applicant to submit revised site and landscape
plans meeting the requirements and purposes of
the Tigard Municipal Code and to also enable the
applicant to address the concerns described in
stay'l fiOdiDg 3 of the Gtaf f report.
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Presentation by Applicant
A. Richard Dickie, president of Clarke PubIi-6hing
Co" , explained the operation of his company
within the building and how this related to
the site development plan.
Board Discussion and Xotion
A° Bartel asked Brooks if the driveway shown
connecting the northerly parking lot could be allowed
in the 20 foot landscaped front yard or if a
variance would be required.
B. Brooks said that this involved some interpretation,
but it was his feeling that a variance would
_ - be required.
C. The Board expressed ooOoonmUe that the site plan
could be approved. 8rOOkG therefore recommended
the following conditions if the hoard saw fit to
approve the plan at this ti-me. These conditions
were :
l. Assurance by the applicant that the plants
8hOUO OO the landscape plan will survive
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^ 2" That the filberts on the easterly
property line be replaced with flowering
cherry trees 50 feet on center.
. 3° That flowering cherry trees be planted BO
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feet on center on the north property line
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adjacent the Toro Company.
4. That Pinus CODtorta be planted on the west
property line to obscure the concrete face
of the building from the First State Bank.
5" That e storm drainage plan be submitted to
and approved by the City Public Works Dept.
6~ That bumper rails be indicated in the upper
parking area on the site plan.
D. [din moved to approve the site development plan
subject to the staff recommended conditions.
E. Whittaker said that he would have to vote against
this motion in that he sees the driveway and
landscape area as a violation o� the Zoning
Ordinance.
F. Kolting stated that the applicant has 08da
every effort to meet the requirements of the Code
and should not be further delayed.
' C. A vote was taken on the motion and it passed by
e mA 'ority with Whittaker voting OO and Bartel
abacaining because he was unclear about the Board ' s
authority to act"
Desiqn
Presentation by applicant
A. The project arhoitaot, Frank Fommel, presented
the building designs to the Design Review Board.
B. The Board and Mr" Rommel discussed the architectural
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style of the building especially the pora`pet uaIIo
as shown on the east anduoot elevations.
C° Whittaker moved to approve the plan and Cook
oenoOded the motion
D. A vote was taken and the motion passed by unanimous
vote of those members present.
ADJOURNMENT: IO:lO P.M.
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