DRB approves Flexjet hangar at Scottsdale Airport with stipulation on gray‑tone contrast
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Summary
The Development Review Board approved case 11DR2024, a new hangar/terminal building tied to Flexjet, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote and a condition that the applicant work with staff to ensure sufficient contrast between gray materials and soffit tones.
The Scottsdale Development Review Board voted 7‑0 to approve case 11DR2024, a new hangar and terminal building for Flexjet at the Scottsdale Airport, contingent on staff‑recommended stipulations and an additional condition that the applicant work with staff to increase contrast between similar gray tones on the exterior.
City planner Jesus presented materials and perspectives and said the applicant’s material boards were en route. The applicant described primary exterior finishes as a pre‑insulated metal panel system for the hangar and an ACM/Alucobond‑type composite for terminal walls. An applicant representative said, “the bulk of the building is this, metal panel material” and that the wall panels are a “pewter color.” He also said there is a granite base applied “for the first 32 inches of the building” and that deck and ground pavers are different textures.
Vice chair Brand and other board members asked questions about west‑facing glazing, solar shading and the proposed materials. The applicant said the project includes laminated low‑E glazing and manufacturer‑supplied solar shades: “we planned for solar shades, which are manufactured by the window frame manufacturer.” Staff clarified parking and leasing: the airport owns the broader site and the project area is a lease parcel; staff said the project required 14 parking spaces for the uses on the lease parcel and that the airport had approved remote parking nearby and found there to be “ample parking next door.”
After questions about material contrast, Board member Fekih moved to approve the case per staff recommended stipulations with an additional stipulation that the applicant work with staff to resolve the appropriate distinction between tones of gray on the accent colors of the building; Vice Mayor DeBoschis seconded. The board voted yes as follows: Vice Mayor DeBoschis — yes; Vice Chair Brand — yes; Commissioner Gonzales — yes; Board member Peazer — yes; Board member Fekih — yes; Board member Mason — yes; Board member Robinson — yes. The motion passed 7‑0.
Ending: The stipulation requires the applicant to coordinate material samples with staff before final approval; staff said the physical material boards were due to arrive within minutes of the hearing.
