Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Purpose- Image and Character of the built environment are important components of economic development. Aesthetically visually pleasing development encourages increased investment and provides a sense of community pride.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments History- 2002 The Downtown Neighborhood Commission, now the West End Commission, adopted architectural guidelines for new commercial development on West End. Compliance with the guidelines was voluntary unless a Development Agreement was negotiated.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments History- 2009 City Council approved Architectural and Design Guidelines for all commercial development as an appendix to VISTA 2020. Incorporated the west end guidelines. Chapter 151.20 of the Development Code created which provided for a review process.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments P&Z Recommendations P&Z Commission held two work sessions, September 18 and December 4, 2018 P&Z approved amendments on February 5, 2019. A number of P&Z recommendations incorporated within the draft language.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Goal of Proposed Amendments Current standards are guidelines and difficult to enforce. Proposed amendments are measured and enforceable. The amendments will include both flexibility in design and specific objective standards.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Applicability: New buildings and new site development; Exterior façade modifications to existing buildings requiring a building permit (structural changes);
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Applicability: Exceptions: Single Family Residences; Multi-Family development with less than 4 units on one lot.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Review Authority: Removes the Architectural Review Committee and replaces with Director of Community Development or designee.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Architecture and Design Review Process: Clarifies the overall review process for building architecture and site design. The architecture and site design can be submitted with site plan or building plans and reviewed simultaneously.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Architecture and Design Standards: Two tiered approach- Developer required to meet specific design standards; Can choose from a selection of Design standards;
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Architecture and Design Standards: Total of 8 Design Elements; Façade Materials (Required) Building Color (Required) Building Scale Building Massing Roof Form Location/Orientation of Building Entrances Windows Site Design
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Architecture and Design Standards: Required to include the Façade Materials and Building Colors Elements in the building design; Developer to choose a minimum of three additional standards from the six remaining Design Elements.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Façade Materials- Buildings to be constructed with approved façade materials such as brick, wood, stucco, and glass, or metal, brick or stone veneers and their artificial derivatives; The total amount of wall façade is based on zoning and locational considerations; (P&Z Commission recommendation)
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Façade Materials- Buildings within a commercial zoning district and adjacent to arterial roadway- 75 percent of the building wall. Buildings within a commercial zoning district and adjacent to collector and local roadways- 50 percent of building wall.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Façade Materials- Buildings within an industrial zoning district- 25 percent of building wall. Buildings within residential zoning district- 50 percent of building wall.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Façade Materials- Façade improvements required on building walls which face a public street or face an existing residential use. At least two different façade materials shall be used on all applicable building walls.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Building Colors- Muted colors and earth tones for building and roof with a light reflectance value of 50% or less. A minimum of 75 percent of the total wall and roof area shall use muted colors and earth tones. Bright colors only to be used as accents. Not applicable to buildings on the West End. ( P&Z Commission recommendation)
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Building Colors- Earth Tone
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Building Colors- LRV 50 Percent or Less
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Building Scale- Define a rhythm and pattern of windows, columns, awnings, and other architectural features; Provide a human scale to the primary entrance; Express the position of each floor in the external design of the building.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Building Massing- Wall planes divided into modules that express traditional dimensions- The primary façade plane shall not exceed 75 in length without a jog which shall divide the façade into subordinate elements each less than 75 feet in length;
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Building Massing- Change the height of a wall plane or building mass by providing vertical articulation; Change in height shall be at least 20 percent of the vertical height of an adjacent wall plane or building mass
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Building Massing- Change the roof form to express different modules of the building mass; Divide large wall planes into smaller components by changing the arrangement of windows and other façade articulation features
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Roof Form- Incorporate the following features to add architectural articulation and reduce perceived scale: Overhanging eaves; Multiple roof planes; Cornice or moldings to define top of parapet; A flat roof with parapet; A sloping roof with a minimum pitch of 4:12
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Location and Orientation of Building Entrances- Main entrance shall be clearly identifiable by emphasizing and enhancing: The level of architectural details such as a change in plane i.e. porticos, recessed entrance on the street façade; Differentiation in material and color; Enhanced lighting.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Location and Orientation of Building Entrances- Primary entrance of a building shall be oriented to face a street, plaza, or pedestrian way; Locate utility, mechanical room, or service entrance service doors away from the public sidewalks.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Windows Maximize number of street level façade openings for windows; Organize placement of windows and doors on the building elevation relative to each other and the building’s forms to ensure they are balanced and proportionate;
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Windows Set storefront window frames at a height above the finished grade; Recess window frames from a typical wall plane surface to provide a shadow line and to accentuate the storefront; For upper level facades, provide a pattern that includes window openings that are greater in height than width;
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Windows Include operable windows on the upper level facade; Delineate changes in surface material by a reveal or a recess detail;
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Site Design Pedestrian/Outdoor Amenities: Covered walkways or canopies Textured or raised pavement areas for pavement connections within a site; Courtyards, pedestrian gathering areas; Seating features such as benches, landscape planters; Pedestrian scale lighting fixtures; Outdoor lighting areas;
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Site Design Orientation of Buildings: Orient toward views of activities, architectural landmarks, or natural features to provide visual interest; Orient to take advantage of solar energy that will allow for passive heating of building, provide natural light, and harvest solar power.
Architectural and Design Review Code Amendments Waivers The Development Review Committee hears all requests to waive Architectural and Design Standards. (P&Z recommendation) Reasons for Waiver (meet at least one): Superior Alternative; Protection of Significant Features Deprivation of Reasonable Use; Technical Impracticality No Relationship to the Development or Its Impacts
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