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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1989 0215 CC REG ITEM 11CELOISE BROWN Mayor BERNARDO M. PEREZ Mayor Pro Tern CLINT HARPER, Ph. D. Councilmember PAUL LAWRASON Councilmember SCOTT MONTGOMERY Councilmember RICHARD T. HARE City Treasurer MOORPARK M E M O R A N D U M ITEM I I •C , STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development DATE: February 7, 1989 (CC meeting of 2/15/89) SUBJECT: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 1064 - CLARIFICATION OF INTENT Background The Topa Management project (I'D- 1064) was approved by the City Council on January 20, 1988 under Resolution No. 88 -443. At the time of approval the applicant proposed the use of a colored door and window frames for the building. The color proposed was teal. On January 19, 1989 a letter was submitted to the Director of Community Development requesting it replacement of the teal color to the typical bronr:e anodized window and door, frame_ The request was denied by the Director. included in Topa's January letter, is an attachment from their architect. Discussion The window and door frames have been a point of issue since the time the Planning Commission reviewed the project. As originally proposed by the staff and Planning Commission was The use of wooden windows and door frames. However, this was changed when the last elevation was approved by the Council. For aesthetic reasons staff still prefers the wood frames. However, since the applicant was will to use a baked enamel metal finish the proposal had merit. The issue is one of design aesthetics and nothing more so far, as City st.af f i s concerned. Al though tnr,r'e i s ineri t to the applicant's statements about maintenance; tlw visual features outweigh the maintenance liability. 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 ('D'��.`1i'.!t;liP,ONI p,1R:UST•Ci�1:r.r•l February 7, 1989 page 2 Should the Council wish to consider the typical bronze anodized aluminum frames; the cost savings should be put back into the project with more landscaping, brick work, tile, etc. Recommended Action That the City Council deny Topa Management's request and retain requirement for green storefront and window frames. Attachments: February 2, 1989 MCG letter February 1, 1989 Topa Management letter January 17, 1989 Topa Management letter CALIFORNIA Ciiy Council Meeting of ACTION c.c� lj i _ _. P.2 C) MANAGEMENT COMPANY February 1, 1989 Patrick Richards Director of Community Development 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Re: Gateway Plaza PD - 1064 Dear Pat: This letter is a follow up to our conversation last week regarding changing the anodized aluminium storefronts and window frames on our project from teal to bronze. You indicated to roe verbally that you would not approve the requested change per ray January 17, 1989 letter. I am therefore requesting that the matter be scheduled before the City Council at the next available agenda date for clarification of intent. very truly yours, TOPA GEMEN'r COMPANY ♦ Xuz— usan Weintraub Development Manager SW/kl 1800 AVENLII= OF THE S7 ^JqS - SUME 1400 • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 50067 -421 e • (2131203-9199 L;, !ECG architects February 2, 1989 City of Moorpark Planning Ueparumml 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 Regarding: Moorpark/Gateway Pl=a - PD 1064 484 E. Los An#cles Avenue Moorpark, California MCG Job No. 86.228.W To Whore It May Concern: P.3 McC'e'lan I (rut � GayWt3 Q p.asc>,:.�loi 193 Spur- LOS AQUOS Ayer* :;Ulia 400 Qae6�4na, cablornud W1 tol -2457 Std t 793 2119 2131 G81 8461 Alchaac IV IS NnnieQ 1r4060r3 AiSadang lnr.rtg Sat 0*00 Please Accept this letter in suppon of the proposed revision of the color of the aluminum storefront and window frames at the above project, from the Teal color to a Standard Bronze color (see color chips included), - r, After review of the colors, we feel that the original Teal color has been used sufficiently at the awnings, and that it would appear excessive if aced around all storefronts and window frames. When selecting any particular palate of colors, we nin the risk of those colors becoming outdated: in dme. The solution to that is of course, to repaint the stucco or replace the awnings with another Color. But if the color is built into the building, as with the Teal storefront, such flexibility does not exist. An aluminum atorePront can not successfully be refinished. Although special paints exist, enough paint cannot be plated on sharp comers or on doors subject to handling to prevent chipping and wearing. We feel strongly that the more neutral the Bronze color tht: more it will in fact be an effective color. It will aroride contrast for all other colors. As an anodized, integral color it will not wear or cUp. 1\o matter what other color changes occur to the Wilding over the years the Bronze will always be compatible. i B C�� ' e9 17:08 City of Moorpark Moorpark/Gateway Plaza February 2, 1989 Page Two Color coa.6ng of an vlurninum storefront is an expensive proce.s and thLnforc slrottid be used only where you obmi;i the most design value. la this case, we do not believe that design value is being achieved. A major portion of the storefront is set back under a canopy and therefore concealed from view or diminished by shad0.h s. It will therefore only beco=ne no►_ieeable once you closely approach it, certainly r :cat from tiLe srrom We feel from both a design and cost point of view aat the Bronze alu :runum is a positive introduction into Ube job. As the Arch :tests of the project, we recornmead io you the approval of this revision_ Yours truly. MCG ARCHITECTS R dolf Werner Project Architect R`?V:ry Enclosures cc: Paul Gienger Susan Weintmub Brian Tiedge Rick Gaylord Donald Lynch f M January 17, 1989 Mr. Patrick Richards Director of Community Development City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 90321 Re: Moorpark Gateway Plaza - PD 1064 Dear Pat: Our current plans call out for anodized aluminum storefronts and window frames with the same accent color on them as our awnings,. handrails and railings. In reviewing our building with both our architect and contractor they both advise us" that we should change to a bronze anodized aluminium storefront and window frame.. We are hereby requesting that. this change be allowed and would like to review the reasons for this. The project's accent color is teal green. This color will be found on approximately sixty awnings on the building exterior as well as on over 350 linear feet of handrails and railing. In order for an accent color to be effective it should not be overpowering. The accent color on the storefronts and window frames will not add to its effectiveness but will detract from it and make the building look overdone. Having a more neutral bronze storefront and window frame will add contrast to the building and will highlight our accent color. Additionally our architect advised us that the accent will date the building and, while awnings can be changed and the railings repainted, field painting aluminum storefronts is ineffective due to sharp corners and constant wear. The lead time to obtain the custom color frames is approximately 10 to 12 weeks. The cost savings realized by using standard material is significant and if at all possible we need to make this change. RECEIVED JAN 1 9 1989 MY Of f1locr)w, 1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS ' SUITE 1400 • LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90067 -4216 - [213] 203 -9199 70PO The enclosed rendering gives sense of the quality of the accent color even though the railings are muted. In reality the teal store fronts are unnecessary. Thank you for your consideration and your earliest response. Very truly yours, 1 Su an K. Weintraub Development Manager SKWIkl V1 v al Aj. .-Vto IIIIIIIIIIIIF I owsw