Courthouse Area Design Review Board

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Courthouse Area Design Review Board convened on November 9, 2016, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at the LFUCG Center, 200 East Main Street, with Luther Andal presiding as the meeting officer. The board addressed seven agenda items during the session, including administrative matters and multiple design review cases for downtown Lexington properties. All seven items brought before the board were approved, with the board taking seven votes throughout the meeting. The session included one public comment period, allowing community input on the matters under consideration.

The meeting's business encompassed both routine administrative tasks and substantive design review cases. The board first handled procedural matters by approving the minutes from their August 10, 2016 meeting and establishing their 2017 meeting schedule. The majority of the session focused on reviewing design proposals for various downtown properties, including cases for Parlay Social at 249 W. Short Street, Harvey's at 200 W. Main Street, and properties at 135 W. Main Street and 275 W. Main Street. Notably, the board also revisited Case No. 4-2012 concerning the CentrePointe development at 100 W. Main Street, indicating ongoing oversight of this significant downtown project.

The unanimous approval of all agenda items suggests the design proposals met the board's standards for the courthouse area's architectural and aesthetic requirements. The meeting demonstrated the board's active role in maintaining design standards within Lexington's historic downtown core, balancing new development and renovation projects with preservation of the area's character.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on November 9, 2016:

Present: • Luther Andal • Graham Pohl • Martin Summers • Kevin Atkins • Jordan Parker • Brandi L. Peacher • Tracey Jones • Jim Duncan • Donna Lewis • Michael Ades • Dudley Webb • Ralph Coldiron • Taylor French • Dana Rector • Kim Bragg • Bob Estes • Avena Joyce • Jackson Osborne • Caren Caton

All 19 members were present for the meeting. No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The board conducted seven votes during the meeting, all of which passed unanimously with four members present: Graham Pohl, Martin Summers, Kevin Atkins, and Jordan Parker.

Administrative Items

0:30 The board approved the August 10, 2016 minutes on a motion by Kevin Atkins, seconded by Graham Pohl. The vote was 4-0.

1:30 Graham Pohl moved to approve the 2017 CADRB Meeting Schedule, with Martin Summers providing the second. The motion passed 4-0.

Authorization Permits

20:00 Case No. 4-2016 for 249 W. Short St (Parlay Social) was approved on a motion by Graham Pohl, seconded by Kevin Atkins. The 4-0 approval included the condition that the owner develop an awning-like screening device for the exhaust fan.

40:00 Case No. 5-2016 for 200 W. Main St (Harvey's) passed 4-0 on Graham Pohl's motion, seconded by Martin Summers. The approval required the client to replace one-over-one window units with six-over-six units to match remaining windows.

60:00 Case No. 6-2016 for 135 W. Main St was approved without conditions. Martin Summers made the motion, Graham Pohl seconded, and the vote was 4-0.

80:00 Case No. 7-2016 for 275 W. Main St passed 4-0 on Graham Pohl's motion, seconded by Martin Summers. The approval included the condition to ensure the transparent character of storefront glass is retained.

100:00 Case No. 4-2012 for 100 W. Main Street (CentrePointe) was approved 4-0 on Graham Pohl's motion, seconded by Kevin Atkins. The condition required owners to work with the Design Review Officer regarding final designs.

All votes were unanimous with the same four board members voting in favor on each motion.

Public Comment

One member of the public addressed the board during the public comment period.

Kim Bragg spoke regarding the exhaust fan at Parlay Social 30:00. Bragg suggested disguising the appearance of the exhaust fan through the use of artwork as a potential solution to address its visual impact.

Contested Items

The meeting featured one significant contested item that generated heated discussion among participants.

Exhaust Fan Installation at Parlay Social

A substantial debate arose regarding the proposed exhaust fan installation at Parlay Social on Market Street. The discussion centered on concerns about both the visual and noise impact the installation would have on the surrounding area.

Participants engaged in significant discussion about how the exhaust fan would affect the streetscape and whether the noise generated by the equipment would create disturbances for nearby businesses and residents. The visual impact on Market Street's appearance was also a key point of contention during the deliberations.

The extracted data does not specify the particular individuals involved in the debate or the final outcome of the discussion regarding this exhaust fan installation proposal.

Approval of the August 10, 2016 minutes

0:30

The board reviewed the minutes from their August 10, 2016 meeting for approval. Kevin Atkins and Graham Pohl participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

The minutes were presented to the board members for their review and consideration. Following their examination of the document, the board moved to approve the minutes as presented.

The minutes from the August 10, 2016 meeting were approved by the board.

Approval of 2017 CADRB Meeting Schedule

1:30

The board reviewed and approved the proposed meeting schedule for 2017 during this agenda item. Graham Pohl and Martin Summers served as the key speakers for this discussion.

The board examined the proposed dates and timing for CADRB meetings throughout the upcoming year. The meeting schedule represents an important administrative function that ensures regular board operations and compliance with meeting requirements.

Following the presentation and review of the 2017 meeting calendar, the board voted to approve the proposed schedule. The resolution passed, establishing the official meeting dates for the California Architectural Design Review Board for 2017.

This approval allows the board to proceed with scheduling and planning for the upcoming year's activities and ensures that all stakeholders have advance notice of when meetings will be held.

Case No. 4-2016, 249 W. Short St, Parlay Social

20:00

The commission reviewed Case No. 4-2016, an application for modifications at 249 W. Short St for Parlay Social. The request involved changing the existing vent hood exhaust fan to accommodate fried food preparation at the establishment.

Key speakers during the discussion included Bob Estes and Graham Pohl, who presented details about the proposed ventilation system modifications. The application focused specifically on upgrading the exhaust capabilities to meet requirements for preparing fried foods, which would require enhanced ventilation compared to the current setup.

The commission evaluated the technical specifications of the proposed vent hood changes and their compliance with applicable codes and regulations. The discussion centered on ensuring the new exhaust system would adequately handle the increased demands of fried food preparation while maintaining proper ventilation standards for the building and surrounding area.

Following review of the application materials and discussion of the proposed modifications, the commission approved Case No. 4-2016. The approval allows Parlay Social to proceed with the vent hood exhaust fan changes necessary to expand their food preparation capabilities to include fried items.

Case No. 5-2016, 200 W. Main St, Harvey's

40:00 The board reviewed Case No. 5-2016, an application for 200 W. Main St, Harvey's, to replace existing windows with clad-wood SDL (simulated divided light) windows.

Key speakers during the discussion included Avena Joyce and Graham Pohl, who presented details about the proposed window replacement project. The application involved replacing the current windows at Harvey's restaurant location with new clad-wood windows featuring simulated divided light patterns.

The board examined the specifications and design of the proposed replacement windows to ensure they would be appropriate for the historic character of the building and surrounding area. The clad-wood SDL windows were evaluated for their compatibility with the existing architectural style and their compliance with applicable preservation standards.

Following the presentation and discussion of the application details, the board approved Case No. 5-2016, allowing the property owner to proceed with the window replacement project as proposed. The approval permits the installation of the clad-wood SDL windows at the 200 W. Main St location.

Case No. 6-2016, 135 W. Main St

60:00

The board reviewed Case No. 6-2016 for 135 W. Main St, which involved an application for the addition of an exterior steel canopy, LED lighting, and custom signage to the property.

Key speakers during the discussion included Chris Wilson and Graham Pohl, who presented details about the proposed modifications to the building's exterior. The application encompassed three main components: the installation of a steel canopy structure, the addition of LED lighting elements, and the placement of custom signage.

The board examined the proposed changes to determine their compliance with local regulations and design standards. The discussion focused on how these exterior modifications would impact the building's appearance and integration with the surrounding area along West Main Street.

Following their review and discussion of the application materials and presentations, the board approved Case No. 6-2016. The approval allows the property owner to proceed with the installation of the exterior steel canopy, LED lighting system, and custom signage as outlined in their application.

Case No. 7-2016, 275 W. Main St

80:00

The board reviewed Case No. 7-2016 for 275 W. Main St, which involved an application for the addition of a retail storefront on the ground floor of the property.

Key speakers during the discussion included Kim Bragg and Graham Pohl, who presented details about the proposed retail addition. The application focused on modifying the existing structure to accommodate commercial retail space at street level.

The board ultimately approved the application for the retail storefront addition at 275 W. Main St.

*Note: Additional details about specific concerns raised, design elements discussed, or conditions of approval were not available in the provided meeting materials.*

Case No. 4-2012, 100 W. Main Street, CentrePointe

100:00 The council reviewed Case No. 4-2012 concerning an application for amendment to and re-issuance of the Authorization Permit for the CentrePointe development at 100 W. Main Street. The application sought approval to alter building heights and facade designs for the project.

Key speakers during the discussion included Michael Ades and Dana Rector, who presented details regarding the proposed modifications to the existing permit. The case involved changes to the architectural specifications that had been previously approved for the CentrePointe development.

The council considered the application for amendments to the Authorization Permit, which would allow for alterations to both the building heights and facade designs from what was originally approved. These modifications represented updates to the development plans for the prominent downtown location.

Following the presentation and discussion of the proposed changes, the council approved the application. The approval allows for the re-issuance of the Authorization Permit with the requested amendments to building heights and facade designs for the CentrePointe project at 100 W. Main Street.