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Commission continues Shepherd’s Staff community center site plan for more architectural detail
Summary
The commission continued the Shepherd’s Staff site development plan for a proposed 9,313 sq ft two‑story community center, asking the applicant to return with full color elevations, foundation and material details, and revised parking and water allocation numbers.
The Planning and Zoning Commission continued its review of a site development plan for Shepherd’s Staff on Dec. 19, asking the applicant to return at the next meeting with detailed, color architectural elevations and clarified technical information on foundation materials, parking calculations and water allocation.
Staff presented the proposal for a 9,313‑square‑foot two‑story community center at 30 Carol Street, noting the property is owned by Grace United and that the existing building had either been or will be demolished following prior Historic District Commission (HDC) review. Staff said the applicant obtained variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals so the proposed building is shifted away from neighboring residences and that the HDC reviewed and generally approved the proposed front elevation; the HDC requested that the applicant consider adding dentil molding to the new design, and the applicant agreed.
The applicant’s representative said Shepherd’s Staff is a non‑denominational nonprofit that offers emergency assistance — utility and mortgage help, showers and case management interviews for people in crisis — and that the new building is intended to feel welcoming and residential in character.
Commissioners asked for details normally required for commercial projects, including foundation type and finish, whether the siding would be vinyl, and how exposed foundation at the rear will be treated. Staff and several commissioners said the site plan should show parking calculations using department standards, and the staff recommendation included conditions that the applicant: address all outstanding city comments prior to civil signature set finalization; include the HDC’s requested detailing in the elevations; revise parking calculations to demonstrate compliance; and update water allocation numbers in permit documents.
Because commissioners expressed a desire to see color renderings and confirm construction materials before making a final decision, the commission voted to continue the item to the next meeting. Staff will work with the applicant to resolve outstanding comments and to provide the requested materials before the matter returns to the commission.
