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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBooklet IndexINDEX Design Review Criteria Compliance with Design Review Criteria 1. Site and Urban Planning 1(1) Respond to the physical contextual environment taking into consideration urban form and natural features. Exhibit A (photos of Morningside neighborhood and graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit C (pp. 22-23, 46-49, 51-52, 65, 82) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., photos of Morningside neighborhood and graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit F (pp. 10-14) (testimony of Carnilo Alvarado, project architect) Exhibit G (pp. 21-23) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) • • • • 1(2) Siting should minimize the impact of automobile parking and driveways on the pedestrian environment and adjacent properties. Exhibit B (pp. 16-17, 31, 40) (parking and traffic study) Exhibit C (pp. 4-5, 23) (City staff findings and supporting documents) Exhibit D (traffic impact analysis, 9/03) Exhibit E (traffic impact analysis, 4/1/04) Exhibit F (pp. 12-13) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) 1(3) Buildings on corner lots should be oriented to the corner and public street fronts. Exhibit A (site plans and graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit B (pp. 28-30) (graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit C (pp. 54-62, 65, 72-79, 82) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., site plans and graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit F (p. 13) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) Exhibit G (p. 21) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) • • • Ir. Architecture and Landscape Architecture 11(1) A project shall be designed to comply with all applicable landscape ordinances. Exhibit A (landscape plans) Exhibit C (pp. 23, 66-68) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., landscape plans) 11(2) Respond to the neighborhood Exhibit A context. (photos of Morningside neighborhood and graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit B (pp. 3-4, 7) (neighboring buildings, pedestrian circulation and aerial view of neighborhood) Exhibit C (pp. 22-23, 46-52, 65, 82) (City staff findings and supporting documents, Le., photos of Morningside neighborhood and graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit F (pp. 10-14) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) Exhibit G (pp. 21-23, 33-34) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect and Mark Soyka, neighboring business owner) • • • 11(3) Create a transition in bulk and scale. Exhibit F (pp. 10-14) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) Exhibit G (pp. 21-23, 33-34) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect and Mark Soyka, neighboring business owner) 11(4) Use architectural styles and Exhibit A details (such as roof lines and (site plans and graphics of Kubik fenestration), colors and materials project) derivative from surrounding area. Exhibit C (pp. 23, 46, 54-63, 65, 72-80, 82) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., site plans and graphics of Kubik project) II(5) Articulate the building facade Exhibit A vertically and horizontally in (graphics of Kubik project) intervals that conform to the existing Exhibit C structures in the vicinity. (pp, 23, 46, 65, 82) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit F (pp. 10-14) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) Exhibit G (pp. 21-23, 33-34) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect and Mark Soyka, neighboring business owner) • • • I. L Pedestrian Oriented Development III(1) Promote pedestrian interaction. Exhibit B (pp. 4, 29-30, 33) (pedestrian circulation and graphics of pedestrian plaza and walkways) Exhibit C (pp. 4, 23, 65, 82) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit F (pp. 10-14) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) Exhibit G (pp. 21-23, 33-34) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect and Mark Soyka, neighboring business owner) III(2) Design facades that respond. primarily to the human scale. Exhibit B (pp. 29-30, 33) (graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit C (pp. 23, 46, 65, 82) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit F (pp. 10-14) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) Exhibit G (pp. 21-23, 33-34) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect and Mark Soyka, neighboring business owner) • • • III(3) Provide active, not blank facades. Where blank walls are unavoidable, they should receive design treatment. Exhibit B (pp. 25-30, 33) (graphics of Kubik project and side elevations) Exhibit C (pp. 46, 65, 82) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit G (pp. 21-23) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) 1V. Streetscape and Open Space IV(1) Provide usable open space that allows for convenient and visible pedestrian access from the public sidewalk. Exhibit A (site plans) Exhibit B (pp. 4, 29-30, 33) (pedestrian circulation and graphics of pedestrian plaza and walkways) Exhibit C (pp. 23, 65, 82) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit F (pp. 10-14) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) Exhibit G (pp. 21-23, 33-34) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect and Mark Soyka, neighboring business owner) • IV(2) Landscaping, including plant material, trellises, special pavements, screen walls, planters and similar features should be appropriately incorporated to enhance the project. Exhibit A (landscape plans) Exhibit C (pp. 23, 66-68) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., landscape plans) V. Vehicular Access and Parking V(1) Design for pedestrian and vehicular safety to minimize conflict points. Exhibit A (zoning data sheets on parking) Exhibit B (pp. 16-17, 31, 40) (parking and traffic study) Exhibit C (pp. 4-5, 23, 53, 71) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., zoning data sheets on parking) Exhibit D (traffic impact analysis, 9/03) Exhibit E (traffic impact analysis, 4/01/04) Exhibit F (pp. 12-13) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) • • • V(2) Minimize the number and width of driveways and curb cuts. Exhibit B (pp. 16-17, 31, 40) (parking and traffic study) Exhibit C (pp. 4-5, 23) (City staff findings and supporting documents) Exhibit D (traffic impact analysis, 9/03) Exhibit E (traffic impact analysis, 4/01/04) Exhibit F (pp. 12-13) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) V(3) Parking adjacent to a street Exhibit B front should be minimized and where (pp. 16-17, 31, 40) (parking and possible should be located behind the traffic study) building. Exhibit C (pp. 4-5, 23) (City staff findings and supporting documents) Exhibit D (traffic impact analysis, 9/03) Exhibit E (traffic impact analysis, 4/01/04) Exhibit F (pp. 12-13) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) V(4) Use surface parking areas as district buffer N/A • • • VI. Screening VI(I) Provide landscaping that screen undesirable elements, such as surface parking lots, and that enhances space and architecture. Exhibit A (landscape plans) Exhibit C (pp. 23, 66-68) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., landscape plans) VI(2) Building sites should locate service elements like trash dumpster, loading docks, and mechanical equipment away from street front where possible. When elements such as dumpsters, utility meters, mechanical units and service areas cannot be located away from the street front they should be situated and screened from view to street and adjacent properties. Exhibit A (site plans) Exhibit C (pp. 54-62, 72-79) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e. , site plans) VI(3) Screen parking garage structures with program uses. Where program uses are not feasible soften the garage structure with trellises, landscaping, and/or other suitable design element. Exhibit A (site and landscape plans) Exhibit C (pp. 23, 54-68, 72-82) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e., site plans, landscape plans and graphics of Kubik project) Exhibit F (pp. 12-13) (testimony of Camilo Alvarado, project architect) • • • VII. Signage and Lighting VII(1) Design signage appropriate for the scale and character of the project and immediate neighborhood. To be addressed by Class II Permit at a later time (see MUSP Application). VII(2) Provide lighting as a design feature to the building facade, on and around landscape areas, special building or site features, and/or signage. Exhibit B (p. 50) (Kubik project at night with lighting) Exhibit C (p. 23) (City staff findings and supporting documents) VII(3) Orient outside lighting to minimize glare to adjacent properties. Exhibit B (p. 50) (Kubik project at night with lighting) Exhibit C (p. 23) (City staff findings and supporting documents) VII(4) Provide visible signage identifying building addresses at the entrance(s) as a functional and aesthetic consideration. To be addressed by Class II Permit at a later time (see MUSP Application). VIII. Preservation of Natural Features VIII(l.) Preserve exi sting vegetation and/or geological features whenever possible. Exhibit A (landscape plans) Exhibit C (pp. 23, 66-68) (City staff findings and supporting documents, i.e. , landscape plans) • IX. Modification of Nonconformities IX(1) For modifications of nonconforming structures, no increase in the degree of nonconformity shall be allowed. N/A IX(2) Modifications that conform to current regulations shall be designed to conform to the scale and context of the nonconforming structure. N/A • •