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Board asks for 30% fenestration on end caps visible from Highway 50; accepts landscape buffer without brick wall
Summary
The board pressed the applicant to meet the town's fenestration standard where buildings face Highway 50 and accepted the landscaping buffer consistent with the site's prior 2021 approval, noting the brick wall included in code applies only between this property and adjacent residential parcels to the east.
Committee members emphasized the Urban Corridor Design District's emphasis on human-scale design and active frontage, urging the applicant to reach the 30% fenestration requirement on end caps visible from Highway 50. A board member said he printed the design guidelines and asked for masonry and storefront treatments on end caps; the applicant agreed to add 3-pane storefront windows and masonry features to increase visible glazing.
On the landscape buffer and brick wall question, staff clarified the brick wall requirement applies only between the project parcel and residential parcels to the east; the applicant said the previously approved 2021 plan did not include the brick wall and the developer asked to remain consistent with that approval. The board accepted the landscape buffer as long as planning and zoning confirm the 2021 approvals.
