MINUTES

URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION

April 21, 2004 - 3:00 p.m.

420 W Main St, 10th Floor Conference Room

Note:  These minutes are subject to Commission approval.

The meeting of the Oklahoma City Urban Design Commission was called to order in the 10th floor conference room, 420 West Main Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  The meeting convened at 3:04 p.m.  Notice of the meeting and agenda were filed with the City Clerk’s office and posted on the Council bulletin board 24 hours prior to the meeting.

I.          ROLL CALL

      Members Present:     Harry Wilson, Chair

                        Betsy Brunsteter, Vice-Chair  (left after IV-C.)

Richard Dowell

John Mobley

Ashley Perkins  (arrived during IV-B(1))

David T. Yost

Members Absent: Lyda Harrell

John H. Marshall

James M. Williams

Staff Present:    John R. Calhoun, Planner II (Commission Secretary)

                        Candy Geiger, Office Specialist II, Planning Department

          Susan Randall, Assistant Municipal Counselor

II.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES

APPROVED.  Motion:  Yost/Mobley to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2004, Urban Design Commission meeting.  Ayes:  Wilson, Dowell, Mobley, Yost. Nays:  None.  Abstain:  Brunsteter.

III.            CONSENT DOCKET

            Staff noted that because of issues about item III-B, it will be considered separately.

            III-A. Consider approval for modifying a Certificate of Approval for UDCA-01-030, at 810-816 NW 7th St.  Application:  Randy Floyd, Renaissance Partners LLC, is applying for approval to install 36”-high porch rails instead of replicating shorter originals.  Ward 6.

APPROVED.  Motion:  Brunsteter/Mobley to approve the Consent Docket item as stated above.  Ayes:  Wilson, Brunsteter, Dowell, Mobley, Yost.  Nays:  None.

            III-B.            (Considered later at the request of Commissioner Dowell)

IV.            CASES FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

            IV-A. Consider issuing a Certificate of Approval for UDCA-04-021, at 1112 NW 23rd St.  Application:  Mike Kertok, for Irene Lam, Gold Dome LLC, is applying for approval to (1) modify gold dome: (a) restore original cupola, (b) restore original painted surfaces, (c) add west side door, (d) install flood lighting; (2) modify drive-through: (a) enclose with curtain wall, (b) install doors and windows; and (3) modify site: (a) replace drive-through lanes with landscaping, (b) install sidewalks, (c) relocate chiller, with fence, (d) install lighting for east side parking.  Ward 6.

Mr. Kertok appeared with Mr. Ron Rocke, Maccini Construction.

APPROVED, in concept.  Motion:  Brunsteter/Yost to approve UDCA-04-021, “in concept.”  Ayes:  Wilson, Brunsteter, Dowell, Mobley, Yost.  Nays:  None.

CONTINUED.  Motion:  Mobley/Brunsteter to continue UDCA-04-021 for two months.  Ayes:  Wilson, Brunsteter, Dowell, Mobley, Yost.  Nays:  None.

            IV-B(1).  Consider issuing a Certificate of Approval for UDCA-04-001, at 621 NW 7th St.  Application:  Ed Wickware, City of Oklahoma City Neighborhood Services Dept., is applying for approval to demolish the dilapidated house.  Ward 6.

Mr. Charles Locke appeared in place of Mr. Wickware.  He submitted photos from April 19, documenting the current dilapidated state.  He agreed to a condition of approval to demolish the building only if repairs are not completed within six months.

APPROVED, with condition.  Motion:  Brunsteter/Mobley to approve UDCA-04-001, with the condition as stated above.  Ayes:  Wilson, Brunsteter, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost.  Nays:  None.

            IV-B(2).  Consider issuing a Certificate of Approval for UDCA-04-005, at 621 NW 7th St.  Application:  Allan Paine is applying for approval to (2) remove or modify the northwest added rooms.  Ward 6.

Mr. Paine appeared.

CONTINUED.  Motion:  Brunsteter/Yost to continue UDCA-04-005 indefinitely. Ayes:  Wilson, Brunsteter, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost.  Nays:  None.

            IV-C. Consider issuing a Certificate of Approval for UDCA-04-020, at 1209 N Harvey Ave.  Application:  Sam Gresham, for Peter Hendrickson, Rimma Properties I LLC, is applying for approval to (1) add a floor, set back from the sides, with (a) cement-board siding, (b) flat and arched galvanized metal roof, and (c) trellises with steel tube columns with star castings; (2) on the south side, (a) install entry hood, (b) install main entry steps, (c) remove handicap ramp, (d) remove retaining wall, (e) construct patios, privacy fences, and steps at basement level, and (f) relocate and add windows and doors at basement level; (3) fill in west and north openings; (4) reconfigure downspouts; and (5)(a) construct new perimeter fence, with gates, (b) install fences between buildings, and (c) add parking lot.  Ward 6.

Mr. Gresham appeared with Mr. Hendrickson.  Commissioners requested a rendering including the added floor.

APPROVED, in part.  Motion:  Perkins/Brunsteter to approve items (2), (3), and (4) of UDCA-04-020.  Ayes:  Wilson, Brunsteter, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost. Nays:  None.

CONTINUED, in part.  Motion:  Brunsteter/Perkins to continue item (1) of UDCA-04-020 for one month.  Ayes:  Wilson, Brunsteter, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost.  Nays:  None.

CONTINUED, in part.  Motion:  Brunsteter/Perkins to continue item (5) of UDCA-04-020 for one month.  Ayes:  Wilson, Brunsteter, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost.  Nays:  None.

            III-B. (heard out of order)  Consider approval for modifying a Certificate of Approval for UDCA-02-018, at 400 NW 5th St.  Application:  Rick Cain, for Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA), is applying for approval to install six artworks in windscreens at the transit center; and extend the time to complete the construction to the end of July 2004.  Ward 6.

Mr. Cain appeared with Mr. Dick Lee, COTPA board, and Mr. Randy Hume, COTPA Director.  Mr. Lee and Mr. Cain stated that there would be no commercial advertising on the windscreens, and that the artwork would be 6’x10’, with transparent glass where the submitted drawings show white.  Commissioner Dowell, who owns property abutting the project, raised concerns about the proposal; he submitted a simulated photo showing similar size artwork and advertising on his building, and submitted protest letters from nearby owners and businesses.  Mr. Leonard Sullivan, nearby owner, stated his concerns.  The applicant agreed to a continuance in order to communicate with owners of nearby properties.

CONTINUED.  Motion:  Perkins/Mobley to continue UDCA-02-018 for one month.  Ayes:  Wilson, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost.  Nays:  None.

            IV-D. Consider issuing a Certificate of Approval for UDC-A04-022, at 2523 N Classen Blvd.  Application:  Larry Brand, for First Commercial Bank, is applying for approval to (1) demolish service station building, canopy, and pumps; (2) construct bank with drive-through, with EIFS and brick walls, flared tile roof; and (3) relocate sidewalk.  Ward 2.

Mr. Brand (architect) appeared with Mr. Terry Pollock, project manager, and Mr. Jim Canton, bank president.  They submitted a rendering of an alternative design using brick for all walls except for the wings flanking the front door.

APPROVED, with alternate design.  Motion:  Yost/Mobley to approve UDCA-04-022 with the all-brick design.  Ayes:  Wilson, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost.  Nays:  None.

            IV-E. Consider issuing a Certificate of Approval for UDCA-04-017, at 824 N Broadway Ave.  Application:  Jeff Dunaway, for Chris Salyer, is applying for approval to extend north wall over sidewalk to enclose cooking area.  Consider a recommendation on a revocable permit for the proposal.  Ward 7.

Mr. Dunaway appeared with Mr. Rand Elliott, architect and chair of the design committee of Automobile Alley.  Mr. Elliott stated that the Automobile Alley board had given his committee the discretion to make a recommendation to the Urban Design Commission on this proposal.  He outlined his design process and showed four alternatives to the initial design.  Staff noted that the alternative (#4) proposing steel for the building had just been interpreted to be “metal siding,” prohibited in the Urban Design zone.  Mr. Nick Preftakes, owner of several nearby properties, stated his objections to the precedent that approval would create.  Mr. Dunaway agreed to a condition of approval that the structure would be removed by the owner (with no additional CA required) if it becomes unused as a commercial meat smoker for longer than four months.

APPROVED, with condition.  Motion:  Perkins/Dowell to approve design alternative #3 of UDCA-04-017, using smooth red brick, except with a flat roof, with the condition stated above.  Ayes:  Wilson, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost.  Nays:  None.

RECOMMENDED, with condition.  Motion:  Yost/Mobley to recommend a revocable permit for this project, but limiting vehicle parking to keep the full remaining clearance on the sidewalk.  Ayes:  Wilson, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost.  Nays:  None.

            IV-F. Consider issuing a Certificate of Approval for UDC-A04-023, at 2604 S Harvey Ave.  Application:  Barrett L. Williamson, for American Capital Services, and Marcelino Garcia, is applying for approval to (1) paint brick above upper windows; (2) replace panels on projecting canopy, with lighting options; (3) reconfigure storefront with one pair of doors; and (4) add storm windows.  Consider a recommendation on a revocable permit for the proposal, if required.  Ward 6.

Mr. Williamson appeared.  He agreed to a condition of approval that on item (4), the storm windows would be wood with rails the same heights as the existing sashes.

APPROVED, with condition.  Motion:  Yost/Mobley to approve UDCA-04-023, with the condition as stated above.  Ayes:  Wilson, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost. Nays:  None.

V.            OTHER BUSINESS  (no items)

VI.            COMMUNICATIONS

            VI-A. Filling station at NW 6th St at N Walker Ave:  No report.

            (not on agenda)  Mayor’s Development Round Table, May 5.

            VI-B. The Statewide Preservation Conference is in Shawnee this year, May 19-21.

            VI-C. The next regular Commission meeting is Wednesday, May 19, 2004.  New applications and information on continued projects are to be submitted to staff by 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 10.

VII.            ADJOURNMENT (5:27 p.m.)

Motion:  Perkins/Yost to adjourn the April 21, 2004, meeting of the Urban Design Commission.  Ayes:  Wilson, Dowell, Mobley, Perkins, Yost.  Nays:  None.

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