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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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