DRB approves second airpark hangar; board asks staff coordination on gray tones and soffit option

The Development Review Board approved case 36DR2024 — a hangar and office building at the Scottsdale airpark — after the applicant described a palette of GFRC rain screen panels, tilt‑cast concrete panels and other exterior materials. The board voted 7‑0, adding a condition that the applicant coordinate with staff on gray‑tone distinctions and consider a wood‑toned soffit over entry areas.

Applicant Jim Larson said the project’s material boards were not present in the hearing room but characterized the GFRC rain screen and tilt concrete panels as warmer than the greys shown in renderings. He told the board “we can do anything there” regarding a non‑gray soffit and said the client had not yet specified soffit materials in detail. Board members asked for a warmer accent to break up a predominantly gray palette; one board member suggested a faux wood‑tone soffit and the applicant replied there was “no objection at all.”

A motion to approve the case per staff recommended stipulations, with the additional requirement that the applicant work with staff to make sure the correct gray tone distinction is applied and consider adding a wood‑toned soffit, passed unanimously. The vote was recorded as yes by the seven sitting board members.

Ending: Staff will confirm final material samples and soffit treatment with the applicant before permit issuance.