Title
MSC2024-0026, Big Lots Plaza, 7900 - 7996 Pines Boulevard, replacement of AC screening wall, miscellaneous request. (Julia) (District 1)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Mike Awad, agent, is requesting approval for the replacement of screening walls for the existing Plaza (Big Lots Plaza), located at 7900 Pines Boulevard.
The applicant is requesting these modifications to address certain structural deficiencies to the main shopping center building identified as part of a 40-year structural review of the property.
The existing shopping center was approved through site plan SP 85-22. Modifications were made to the site in 2013 (Color change and installation of 2 monument signs) and in 2019 (Color change to the existing buildings and monument signs).
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The applicant proposes the following modifications:
• Replace the existing A/C screening wall (currently stucco and wood) with new metal screening wall on portions of the main shopping center building as depicted within the backup.
• The overall height of the impacted building elevations will decrease from 24’ to 23’ on areas of the north and west elevations and from 26’-3” to 25’-9” on the west elevation.
• The following colors are proposed for new screening wall:
o Embossed stucco texture metal panel to match existing wall color SW 7022 (Alpaca).
A letter has been provided by an engineer (CRJ & Associates, Inc.) which supports the removal of parapet walls and the installation of the proposed screen wall system.
Staff notes that the freestanding multi-tenant outbuilding and outparcels (Hooters / Don Pepe) will not be changed as a result of this application.
No other site modifications are being proposed at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the proposed changes and finds that the proposal meets code requirements. Staff therefore recommends approval of this application.