Architecture Review Board — Cornelius, NC
Date: 2024-02-20

Minutes
 TOWN OF CORNELIUS
 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING
 January 26, 2024
 12:00 pm


Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
David Eve, Chairman None Aaron Tucker, Senior Planner
Rich Kamakaris, Vice Chair Rechelle Ward, Administrative
Mary Isaacs Assistant
Teresa Hawkins
Recah Harward
Joseph Harris


VISITORS
Emer O’Dononvan, Dwell, Greenway Gartens
Dean Davis, Dwell, Greenway Gartens
Harry Schrader, Royal Bliss
William Philemon, Royal Bliss
Crystal Lester, Genesis Dealership
Davin Stamp, Cluck Design, Fruitful Roots Brewing
Douglas & Shannon Marion, Fruitful Roots Brewing
Travis & Chelsea Marion, Fruitful Roots Brewing
David Fowler, Genesis
Tyler Carpenter, Genesis

DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
Chairman Eve called the meeting of the Architectural Review Board to begin at 11:59 am.
Chairman Eve declared there was a quorum present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Hawkins motioned to approve the October 27th meeting minutes. Ms. Isaacs seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously, 5-0.

Greenway Gartens Multi-Family
Mr. Tucker presented the proposed Greenway Gartens project. This project is going through
the conditional zoning process.

The Board made the following comments:

 - Appreciated the mix of architectural styles.
 - Overall, they felt the proposed buildings were very attractive.
 - The proposed layout is conducive to pedestrian activities.
 - The board requested to see details of the dumpster enclosure building and garage unit
 when available.

The Board recommended approval of the proposed drawings.
REZ 04-23 Royal Bliss Brewing
Mr. Tucker gave an overview of the Royal Bliss Brewing Project located at 20607 Harborview
Drive. This project is currently going through the conditional zoning process and is scheduled to
be reviewed by the Planning Board on February 12th. The board recommended no changes to
the proposed design.

The Board asked to see the construction drawings for this project when available.

REZ 05-23 Fruitful Roots Brewery
Mr. Tucker gave an overview of the location of the new Fruitful Roots Brewery located at 20219
North Main Street. A 5,000 sq ft microbrewery is proposed and is currently going through the
conditional zoning process. The board had the following comments:

 - The board is required to see a section of the rooftop to determine how the HVAC
 equipment will be screened from Main St.
 - Trash Dumpsters will be located in an enclosed courtyard along with forklifts and empty
 kegs concealed from the customers.
 - Any mural will require additional consideration from the ARB board.
 - The board recommended considering a mural on the parking lot side to break the blank
 wall. Overstory windows are another viable option.
 - Concerns about the buffer between the parking lot and the building for safety measures.
 - Consider adding curbing or bollards to discourage vehicles from hitting buildings.

The board requested to see the construction drawings when available.

REZ 06-23 Genesis Cornelius
Mr. Tucker gave an overview of the Genesis Cornelius dealership. This new building is
proposed adjacent to the Modern Nissan building. This project is currently going through the
conditional zoning process.

The board had the following comments:

 - Overall, the board felt the building was an improvement to Statesville Road.
 - There was a concern over the parapet height. The Board asked if the HVAC unit
 could be installed toward the back of the building.
 - The board recommended moving the detail bays to the rear of the north elevation
 and swapping it with the internal alignment rack area. Clear-story windows were also
 recommended to break up the side façade.

The Board had no issue with facing the front of the building towards the internal driveway and
noted that it matched the same style as the Modern Nissan Building.

The Board Requested to review updated elevations when available.
Old Business
None


New Business
Mr. Tucker nominated Rick Kamakaris as Chairman and David Eve as Vice-Chair. The Board
concurred with that recommendation unanimously. Mr. Tucker noted the final decision will be
noted by the Town Board at an upcoming meeting.

Next Meeting
Friday, February 23, 2024.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting ended at 1:00 pm.