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Planning Commission/CU 04-30 October 26,2004 Page 2 Overview The applicant is proposing to build a 2,940 square foot bank building with a future addition of 3,060 square fee of retail space adjacent to the structure. The bank will include drive thru as well as walk-in service. Analysis Building Description and Design Standards (The text that is italicized came out of the Development Design Standards) The North Woods Theme of Elk Ridge Center has been influenced by related architectural traditions including Craftsman,Arts&Crafts and the architecture in our State Parks. The elements common to these styles are shallow pitched roofs, deep broad eaves, multiple casement windows, stone or rough foundation walls, quality wood and masonry exterior finishes and wide trellised verandas to draw nature close. The building design is a rectangular Exterior Insulated Finish System (EIFS) box with three of the sides having minimal architectural features of narrow applied pilasters and gable "roof" elements. The entrance elevation appears to meet most of the guidelines and as stated, architectural features should be on all sides of the building. The exterior design of this building falls short of the intent of the Development Design Standards. The overall character/design of the proposed building does not reflect the design sketches (Figures A-U) which are included in the North Woods Development Design Standards. These sketches are referenced, as examples, all throughout the narrative portion of the standards as to what the feel of the building(s) should be. The standards state the design of the base of the structure shall be strong to express solidity. The base should be prominent with foundations possibly flared downward. Figures E, H,J &K show a strong base of stone that is 6-12 feet in height with EIFS above that. This substantial base adds to the pedestrian experience of the building and reflects the "North Woods" theme. Applications of EIFS should be "broken" up into 6-10 foot panels that promote pedestrian scale. The proposed plan shows a base of four rows of concrete blocks with a flat featureless EIFS wall from basically waist level to the cornice line,with some narrow, applied pilasters. The standards state, avoiding veneer look pilasters and masonry needs to wrap 48"around corner. Both the pilasters and the left side elevation (sheet A-201) window treatment are applied and do not reflect any massing of the building. There are limited details to assist in reducing the visual scale of a large building. This building is one of the smallest,if not the smallest,building on the approved development plan. For small scale office structures, roofs should be pitched and have gables typical of more residential scale. The proposed building has a flat roof with three false front roof elements. The detail of the cornice is "classical",which is discouraged, and relies only on shadow lines. A shallow pitched roof with deep broad eaves, with deeper overhangs/canopies with detailed S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2004\CU 04-30 U S Bank\CU 04-30_PC.DOC