8620 Washington Boulevard Jessup, Howard County, Maryland

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497 Center Street Phone: 856-464-9600

Sewell, New Jersey 08080 Fax: 856-464-9606

DESIGN NARRATIVE FOR

TACO BELL RESTAURANT

D.A.P. SUBMISSION

APPLICANT: BLT CANTINA , LLC

8620 Washington Boulevard

Jessup, Howard County, Maryland

Date: September 2017

Prepared by:

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John M. Pettit, P.E., P.P., C.M.E.

MD PE No. 44560

Design Narrative for Taco Bell Restaurant BLT Cantina, LLC 8620 Washington Boulevard, Jessup, Howard County, Maryland of 3

Introduction

On behalf of the applicant, BLT Cantina, LLC, we formally submit to the Howard County Design

Advisory Panel (DAP) for their review the enclosed materials describing the planned

redevelopment of the property located at 8620 Washington Boulevard in the community of Jessup.

Our aim is to demonstrate to the DAP by means of this narrative and accompanying materials that

the proposed redevelopment will enhance the appearance of this site prominently situated on US1

by means of a new building with a simple, modern design and minor modifications to the parking

lot configuration. As part of this submission please find the following materials:

• Building Perspectives in color

• Conceptual Site Plan in color

• Aerial Plan

Existing Site Conditions

The parcel in question has an area of 35,000-sf and forms part of a larger mixed-use commercial

center. It is currently occupied by a 2,194-sf Taco Bell that was constructed in 1993. It is bound

by Royal Farms and Jiffy Lube to the west, a car wash and strip mall to the north, a Dunkin’

Donuts/Baskin Robins to the east, and vacant lands are situated to the south across from

Washington Boulevard. Currently the Taco Bell is served by 34 parking spaces and a 14-ft single

lane drive-thru. The site has two points of access from the internal shopping center driveway

network. The existing building is situated such that the drive-thru pick-up window is facing

Washington Boulevard.

Proposed Site & Architectural Improvements

The applicant seeks to remove the existing 2,194-sf Taco Bell and replace it with a 66-seat 2,753-

sf Taco Bell in essentially the same area as the existing structure. The new prototypical Taco Bell

being proposed boasts a modern, subdued design with a covered outdoor seating area with a seating

capacity of eleven. The proposed building orientation is an improvement over that of the existing.

Facing Washington Boulevard will be the principal storefront façade including floor-to-ceiling

tempered glass windows, a Nichiha-finish, and an architectural tower component faced with rusted

metal panels, providing a bit of color the low-key design of the building. Visible from US1 will

also be the outdoor seating area with decorative lighting. The applicant also seeks to make some

site modifications to improve internal circulation and add drive-thru queuing capacity, thus

reducing or even eliminating any traffic congestion onto the existing commercial center drive

aisles. In addition to extending the drive-thru lane, a wider 16-ft drive thru lane will make for a

more comfortable consumer experience by eliminating a feeling of being “trapped” in the drive-

thru queue. To accommodate these changes to the drive-thru geometry, the applicant seeks to

close off the northern access drive (opposite the car wash) and limit site ingress and egress to the

primary access road to US1. Much of the existing landscaping, including some well-established

street and shade trees will remain intact. A new landscaping plan is being developed to

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complement the existing landscaping to remain that will highlight – rather than obscure – the new

building.

Summary

The changes proposed by the applicant make better use of the existing site with minimal changes

to the overall layout and configuration of the site. The new building’s design features and site

improvements are consistent with the objectives of the DAP, namely, by promoting “excellence in

project architecture and site design to improve design compatibility with surrounding

development, to promote revitalization, and to enhance property values”.

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PROPOSED 2,753 SFTACO BELL

66 SEATS

PROPOSED PARKING: 40PROPOSED STACKING: 11

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PROPOSED PARKING: 40PROPOSED STACKING: 11

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EXISTING MAPLETO REMAIN



EXISTING UTILITYPOLE TO REMAIN

EXISTING TRAFFIC POLE& CABINET TO REMAIN

10-FT WIDE CONCRETE MULTI-MODAL PATH

EXISTING SHADETREE TO REMAIN


CLOSE OFF EXISTING ACCESS;5 ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES

AVAILABLE TO ADJACENT LOT

1-1/2" MILL &OVERLAY


FULL DEPTHPAVEMENT

1-1/2" MILL &OVERLAY

NO. DESCRIPTION

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ALL DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY THE PETTIT GROUP, LLCARE INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE IN RESPECT TO THEPROJECT. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED OR REPRESENTEDTO BE SUITABLE FOR REUSE BY OWNER OR OTHERS ONEXTENSIONS OF THE PROJECT OR ANY OTHER PROJECT.ANY REUSE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION BY THEPETTIT GROUP, LLC FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSEINTENDED WILL BE AT THE OWNERS SOLE RISK ANDWITHOUT LIABILITY OR LEGAL EXPOSURE TO THEPETTIT GROUP, LLC AND OWNER SHALL INDEMNIFYAND HOLD HARMLESS THE PETTIT GROUP, LLC FROMCLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES AND EXPENSES ARISINGOUT OF OR RESULTING THEREFROM.

THE CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONSPRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK AND NOTIFYTHE OWNER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES. THECONTRACTOR SHALL UNDERSTAND THAT THELOCATION OF UTILITIES SHOWN ON THE PLANS AREONLY APPROXIMATE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THATNOT ALL UTILITIES MAY BE SHOWN ON THE PLANS. IT ISTHE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO LOCATEALL UTILITIES (AERIAL AND BURIED) PRIOR TO THESTART OF CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR ISRESPONSIBLE TO CONTACT THE UNDERGROUNDUTILITY MARK OUT SERVICE (1-800-272-1000) PRIOR TOTHE START OF CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR ISRESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR (AT HIS EXPENSE) ALLDAMAGED UTILITIES RESULTING FROM HIS WORK.

PROJECT:

CHECKED BY:

DRAWN BY:

DESIGNED BY: JOB NO:

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CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN8620 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD

MAP 47, GRID 6, PARCEL 991,LOT A

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Professional EngineerState of New Jersey • License # GE 37906

State of Pennsylvania • License # 052685-EState of Delaware • License # 15980State of Maryland • License # 44560

JOHN M. PETTIT , PE, PP, CME

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EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS PROPOSED SITE DESIGN

GENERAL NOTES

1) OWNER:BLT CANTINA, LLC14 BALLIGOMINGO ROADCONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428

2) EXISTING CONDITIONS TAKEN FROM A PLAN ENTITLED“ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY”, BY MERLYN J. JENKINS& ASSOCIATES, INC., REVISED 9/12/16.

3) APPLICANT SEEKS SITE PLAN APPROVAL SO AS TO PERMITDEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING 2,194 SF TACO BELLRESTAURANT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2,753 SF TACOBELL RESTAURANT AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS.

4) PROPOSED BUILDINGS TO BE SERVICED WITH NEW SEWERAND WATER LINES.

5) NEW UTILITY LINES (GAS, ELECTRIC) ARE PROPOSED TOSERVICE THE BUILDINGS. ALL ELECTRIC, TELEPHONE, ANDCABLE SERVICE LINES SHALL BE UNDERGROUND.

6) NO FRESHWATER WETLANDS EXIST ON THIS SITE.

7) THE PROPERTY FALLS WITHIN FLOOD ZONE X (AREASOUTSIDE 500-YEAR FLOOD PLAIN) ACCORDING TO THE MOSTRECENT FEMA FIRM MAP 24027C0170D.

8) THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPING SHOWN ON THIS PLAN ISDIAGRAMATIC ONLY. FINAL LANDSCAPING DESIGN WILLBE DETERMINED AT THE TIME OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL.

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NO. DESCRIPTION

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ALL DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY THE PETTIT GROUP, LLCARE INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE IN RESPECT TO THEPROJECT. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED OR REPRESENTEDTO BE SUITABLE FOR REUSE BY OWNER OR OTHERS ONEXTENSIONS OF THE PROJECT OR ANY OTHER PROJECT.ANY REUSE WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION BY THEPETTIT GROUP, LLC FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSEINTENDED WILL BE AT THE OWNERS SOLE RISK ANDWITHOUT LIABILITY OR LEGAL EXPOSURE TO THEPETTIT GROUP, LLC AND OWNER SHALL INDEMNIFYAND HOLD HARMLESS THE PETTIT GROUP, LLC FROMCLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES AND EXPENSES ARISINGOUT OF OR RESULTING THEREFROM.

THE CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONSPRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK AND NOTIFYTHE OWNER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES. THECONTRACTOR SHALL UNDERSTAND THAT THELOCATION OF UTILITIES SHOWN ON THE PLANS AREONLY APPROXIMATE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THATNOT ALL UTILITIES MAY BE SHOWN ON THE PLANS. IT ISTHE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO LOCATEALL UTILITIES (AERIAL AND BURIED) PRIOR TO THESTART OF CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR ISRESPONSIBLE TO CONTACT THE UNDERGROUNDUTILITY MARK OUT SERVICE (1-800-272-1000) PRIOR TOTHE START OF CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR ISRESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR (AT HIS EXPENSE) ALLDAMAGED UTILITIES RESULTING FROM HIS WORK.

PROJECT:

CHECKED BY:

DRAWN BY:

DESIGNED BY: JOB NO:

SCALE:

DATE:

SHEET TITLE:

DATE

REVISIONS

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CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN8620 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD

MAP 47, GRID 6, PARCEL 991,LOT A

JESSUPHOWARD COUNTY

MARYLAND

FOR

BLT CANTINA, LLC14 BALLIGOMINGO ROAD

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428

FOR APPROVALPURPOSES ONLY

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State of Pennsylvania • License # 052685-EState of Delaware • License # 15980State of Maryland • License # 44560

JOHN M. PETTIT , PE, PP, CME

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