CORRESPONDENCE
September 29, 1994
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407/375-6090
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Tambri J. Heyden
Planning and Zoning Director
City of Boynton Beach
100 East Boynton Beach Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
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RE: Two appeals to the Community Desig Standards
for Longhorn Steaks at the Boynton Festive Center
Dear Tambri:
I'd like to take this opportunity to br'ng you up to date on
the history of our discussions with ou prospective tenant,
Longhorn Steaks.
They originally wanted to use a woo siding to try and
resemble a Texas Roadhouse. Even thoug the wood siding is
allowed in our Modern Design District, thought there would
be better harmony between this outparc 1 and the balance of
the shopping center buildings if we did the Longhorn in
brick, using similar color tones as tho e found in the split
face block being used in the Best uy/Sports Authority
buildings. We're using brick on the Lo ghorn building for 2
reasons; first, to match the scale f the building. You
wouldn't use split face block on su h a small building
because it wouldn't be in scale; second, I believe the brick
gives Longhorn a distinctive 10 k, without being
ostentatious.
Regarding our appeal for relieve from u ing two window types
and two wall accessories, the followi g are our thoughts:
Presently the restaur ant has fixed glass. To add either
spandrel glass or reflective glass wou d look ridiculous as
well as destroy the look of a National Restaurant Chain.
Likewise for the wall accessories, pre ently the restaurant
has decorative moldings, to add alumin or steel grill work
or accent tile would not be compatibl with the balance of
the restaurant. Please keep in mind L nghorn is trying to
create an image of a Texas Roadhouse t at matches the theme
of their menu.
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COMMERCiAl REAL ESTAfE DEVElOPEP
september 29, 1994
SENT VIA TEI,gCOP'{
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and Regular Mail
Tambri J. Heyden
Planning and Zoning Di:n:wtor
City of Boynton Beach
100 Ea.st Boynton Beach Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
RE~ Two appeal~ to the c~nmunity Design Standards
for Longhorn Steaks at the BOi~ton Festive Center
Dear 'Iambr1:
!'d liko to take this opportunity to bring you 'up to date on
the history of our discussions with our prospective tenant.
Longhorn Steaks.
They originally wanted t,o use a "vJood siding to try and
rl;semble a Texas Roadhouse. Even though the wood siding i~
allowed in our Mode:.cn Design District. I thought there would
be better harmony between this outparcel and the balance of
the shopping center build!.ngs if we did the Longhorn in
Dxick., usi.ng similar color tones: as thos~ found in the split
face block baing usod in the Best Buy/Sports huthority
buildings. We're using brick on 'the Longhorn building for Z
reasons~ first, to match tha ,sca.le of the building. You
wouldn I t use split faco block en 6uch a small building
because it wouldn't be in Beale; second, I beliey~ the briCK
giv-sg Longhorn. a, distinctive 100)1.;1 without being
ogb:mta tioua .
Regfi1;'cting our t.\ppcal foI:' relieve from using two window types
and two wa.ll accessories, the following are our thoughts:
Presently the restaurantnas fixed glass. To add oi ther
5par~d1:'e;1 glass or reflective glass would look ridiculous as
well as destroy the look of a National Restaurant Chain.
Likewise for the wall accessories, presently the restaurant
rlas decorative moldings, to add aluminum or steel grill work
or aocent t.ile would not be compatible with the balance of
t.he restaurant. Please keep in mind Longhorn is t1:yinQ to
create an image of a Texas R.oadhouse that matches the theme
of their menu.
P.O. Box 772530. Coral3prlngs. flOrlaa 33077-2530. 3051345.7000. FAX 305/345~7003
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Tambr1 lieyden
September 29, 1994
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We hope tha't you will agree wi th our thought prooess and can
support our posi.tion. I I d be happy to meet. with you and
discuss it !urther.
Thank you for your continued cooper'ar.i.on.
Very truly yours,
'W h t J....II.;;
Douglas McM111en
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Jill Jarksey
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ASSOCIATES
LAND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
September 19,1994
Tambri Heyden
Planning and Zoning Director
City of Boynton Beach
100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
Dear Tambri.
At the request 0 f Doug McMillen who is in Minnesota on business I
am wntmg to you to request consideration of two appeals to the
Community design standards.
Mr. McMillen wishes to appeal the requirement for wall accessories
and window types in the Modern Design category for his new
outparcel which will contain a Longhorn Steakhouse.
We would ask that this appeal be considered as part of the site plan
modification review that Mr. McMillen submitted for today..
If you should have any questions please feel' free to call me.
Yours Truly.
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Christopher Cutro
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Two Oakwood Boulevard
SUite 120
Hollywood, Flonda 33020
13051926-2611
FAX 13051921,8807
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