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PZC reviews non-residential material standards; architect permits concealed-fastener metal panels in Industrial district
Summary
The Village Architect recommended masonry building bases for non-residential buildings and allowed architectural metal wall panels with concealed fasteners in the Industrial district while discouraging exposed-fastener panels; commissioners discussed base-height requirements and percentages of metal cladding.
For Section 1171.11(c)(2) the Village Architect recommended a minimum threshold of masonry for non-residential façades and allowed architectural metal wall panels in the Industrial district provided they use concealed fasteners and design characteristics (flush, reveal, ribbed/striated or insulated metal panels). The memorandum lists exposed-fastener systems (PBR/R-panel) as not recommended and allows corrugated metal only as an accent (no more than 10% of any elevation), though commissioners considered whether that 10 percent was too low for large industrial façades.
Commissioner Sue Ann Philippbar proposed a higher maximum share of metal (around 66–75%) before additional façade requirements apply; Mr. Wallenhorst asked if the commission preferred a defined water‑table height rather than a percentage. Councilperson Jim Smith favored an absolute height for the building base. The commission asked the architect to supply photographic examples and recommended base heights for water tables and glazing requirements for largely metal buildings.
