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Planning commission approves design review for two shop‑condo buildings at 1015 5th Street East
Summary
The Horace Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve a design review for two shop‑condo buildings at 1015 5th Street East after staff recommended approval; the project includes two buildings on about 1.17 acres with parking and landscaping shown on submitted plans.
The Horace Planning and Zoning Commission approved a design-review application for 1015 5th Street East, a proposed pair of shop‑condo buildings on roughly 1.17 acres. Planning staff summarized the proposal and recommended approval, and the commission voted in favor.
Staff described the north building as roughly 7,500 square feet including about 1,000 square feet of designated office space and the south building as about 5,800 square feet. Proposed uses included storage, warehousing and office space. Materials shown on the submitted plans were a beige‑tone metal siding with a brick‑veneer wainscot; staff noted the combined roofline length exceeds 100 feet but that architectural features (weathervanes) and elevation changes were included to break up the massing. Staff also reported that parking requirements and foundation plantings were addressed on the plans.
Commissioners asked about the rear elevation color break‑up, the realism of the foundation plantings on the back side of the building, storm drainage and the location of dumpsters. Staff said the commission typically presses for material variation when a facade faces a public right of way and recommended discussing additional foundation plantings with the applicant if the commission desired them. Staff also noted perimeter drainage and that the submitted plans show parking buffers and related site improvements.
After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the design review, the motion was seconded, commissioners voiced their approval and the motion carried. The commission did not record a roll‑call tally in the transcript. Staff and the applicant were present during the review and may address any remaining plan details in follow‑up submittals and permit review.
Next steps: with design-review approval granted, the applicant will proceed with any remaining permit submissions required by city review and building permit processes. The commission did not place additional conditions on record during the meeting.
