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B. Architectural Considerations
- Per §244-94C(6) the maximum building height permitted is 35 ft, whereas 36 ft is proposed to the roof. The Applicant has requested a variance. Testimony shall be provided.
- Per §244-156A no structure shall extend higher than the limit provided in each zone created hereunder for building height.
- Per §244-156B the height limitations created hereunder shall not apply to spires, belfries, cupolas, or domes not used for human occupancy or to parapets, walls or cornices extending not more than four feet above the building height limit. The height of the parapet is 39 ft which complies with this requirement.
- Per §244-156B the height limitations created hereunder shall not apply to spires, belfries, cupolas, or domes not used for human occupancy or to parapets, walls or cornices extending not more than four feet above the building height limit. The height of the bulkhead is 50 ft. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the use of the bulkhead to determine if this section of the ordinance applies.
- Per §244-156C the height limitations created hereunder shall apply to chimneys, ventilators, skylights, stair towers, elevator towers, appurtenances usually carried above the roof level and noncommercial radio and television antennas attached to a building, except that same may exceed said height limitation by not more than 15 feet, except that skylights, heating and air-conditioning equipment and ventilators may exceed the height limitation by no more than six feet. Such features shall not exceed, in total coverage, 20% of the total roof area. The Applicant shall provide testimony to the use of the roof, the height of the features above the roof elevation, and the total coverage of all features on the roof.
- The Architectural plans indicate that all mechanical equipment will be on the roof. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the adequacy of the screening provided.
- The Architectural plans shall be revised to provide more detail relating to building height and proposed improvements on or associated with the roof.
- The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the exterior finishes of the building and how they are compatible with the surrounding area.
- Our office recommends that solar be incorporated into the building/site design.
C. Signs
- Per §244-207B(6)(a) ground mounted signs (or "monument signs") shall be permitted for professional office uses, commercial office uses, institutional uses (religious, education, government agencies), industrial parks or retail/service uses in the ROS, O/R, HVC, NC, LM, I, PVC, RGC and HC Zones. The Applicant indicates no ground mounted signage is proposed as part of this application. Testimony shall be provided.
- Per §244-207B(7) each principal building may have one wall sign not to exceed 15% of the principal façade area or 80 sf, whichever is smaller, whereas the Applicant proposes 2 – 30 sf wall signs. A variance is required.
D. Traffic, Circulation, Parking and Loading
- 1. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss any proposed roadway improvements within the South Hope Chapel Road right-of-way.