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The tOlic1w1ng €;c;inments represent the unified Pre Apply u n ?csign R -view C.:, itree, which
consist of ,?+.aafi members in the rban Design at i..and Development Divisions.
COMMENTS
The tolke ing comments are being made iri an effort to develop projects to their highest potential and snake �r
significant contribution to improving the quay:v of ol.ir built enyironnient with =eat architecture and urlyan
design.
Architecture
▪ Please pro tde color samples as well as those of the materials to be used in the balconies.
• Add details of the stone pavers proposed for the entrances and pedestrian crosswalks.
• Elbe stucco score tines shall be ;a minimum of 3" wide and 1" deep to emphasize the articulation
exterior walls.
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Landscaping
a Submit a Tree Mitigation Plan showing the transplanted species. Please tr to transplant as mans
existent plants as possible.
▪ Add trees to the landscape bulb out areas between the parallel parking spaces.
e Enhance the landscape buffers along site perimeters and unscreened portions of garages. Introduce
multiple layers of landscaping at varying heights in order to mitigate the impact of these structures.
This can be achieved by using slender trunk palms in coordination with other lower lying shrubs and
bushes.
The Planning Department reserves the right to comment further on the project as details and/or explanations
are provided and may revise previous comments based on this additional inforriation.
Please note that the Planning Department reviews Special Permit proposals based C)P_ architecreral design,
sire planning and urban design issues. The project still needs to be reviewed and comply with other
department's requirements.
It is our intention with these comments to aid in expediting Special Permit applications with your
voluntary efforts in making the necessary changes; thereby, avoiding any preventable delays
particularly prior to a project's submission to the Large Scale Development Committee or the
Urban Development Review Board,