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Committee approves Homestead activity center renderings with requested gable redesign; 8‑plex plans cleared
Summary
The Visual Arts Committee conditionally approved exterior renderings for the Homestead Activity Center, asking the owner to provide revised gable options, and approved two 8‑unit residential buildings (formerly 'cottages'); both items will proceed to the planning commission/city council as required.
The Visual Arts Committee reviewed exterior renderings for the Homestead Activity Center and voted to approve the design on the condition that the project team submits alternative treatments for the building's west gable.
Staff member S1 introduced the activity center design, saying the building sits north of the crater and will include a meeting room, changing rooms, pickleball courts, a sauna and a fitness center with windows facing the golf course. "So you can see Olmstead Drive over here on the left," S1 said while describing the site plan, and added that the committee's purview is the exterior look rather than interior layouts.
Brandon, the project's presenter (S2), described the architectural theme as "respecting the past architecture... and it's kind of about textures of time," and confirmed mechanical equipment on the roof will be screened so it isn't visible from typical vantage points. When a committee member asked whether the new breezeway would make the crater entrance desk unnecessary, Brandon said paths and wayfinding will direct people to the activity center and that only small directional signs would be used inside the resort.
Committee members asked about a half‑timber detail on the gable end that some called "very Midway" and others found dated. S2 said the owners requested removing the half‑timber treatment on that elevation and committed to emailing the committee "a couple of options" for the gable within a week for review. Following that exchange, the committee moved to approve the activity center renderings on the condition that the revised gable options be circulated; the motion carried by voice vote.
The committee also reviewed two buildings the master plan calls 'cottages' that the developer proposes converting to 8‑unit residential buildings. Staff (S1) said these conversions must still go through planning commission and city council review and noted the master plan limits on density remain in force. S2 confirmed the same materials and a natural wood siding will be used on the 8‑plexes and said there is no direct vehicle access to those units—residents would reach them on foot or by golf cart with parking located near the activity center. A motion to approve the 8‑plex drawings without conditions passed by voice vote.
Votes at a glance
• Approval of minutes from Oct. 22 — motioned by S3, seconded by S4; outcome: approved (five members voting). • Activity Center renderings — motion to approve with condition that owner submit revised gable renderings; outcome: approved (voice vote). • 8‑plex drawings — motion to approve without conditions; outcome: approved (voice vote).
Next steps
S2 will provide revised gable options to staff and the committee by email for review. The 8‑plex conversions are subject to planning commission and city council review before construction can begin.
