HomeMy WebLinkAbout139C PORTOLA COUNTRY CLUB HOAAGENDA ITEM NO. III B-2
DATE November 25, 1980
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CASE NO. 139C
APPLICANT (AND ADDRESS) PORTOLA COUNTRY CLUB HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION (.42-500
Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, Calif. 92260).
NATURE OF PROJECT/APPROVAL SOUGHT Preliminary and final approval of plans for
parking lot adjacent to clubhouse.
LOCATION East side of Sutter's Mill Road, at Quicksilver Drive.
ZONE R-M
The applicants are requesting approval of a Design Review Case to provide additional
parking on the north side of their existing clubhouse. They are also requesting
Planning Commission approval of a modification of their existing CUP to allow the
use of the vacant lot as a parking lot.
The proposal would provide new parking spaces, parking lot landscaping and screen-
ing, and golf cart parking.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Staff has reviewed the plans and would recommend that the following condition be
imposed:
1. The parking space at the northeast corner of the site be revised so that a 24
foot backup area is provided per code requirements.
Based on the staff comments, conditions of approval and development standards, the
Board should determine acceptability of submitted plans. Should these plans be
acceptable, staff will forward your recommendation with any conditions, to the
Planning Commission for confirmation.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
PLANNING DIVISION
PORTOLA COUNTRY CLUB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIAtion
Applicant (please wpm)
42-500 Portola Avenue i4F_KhRi
Mailing Address TeleDhdne
Palm TIPGert- CA 92260
City State Zip -Code
REQUEST: (Describe specific nature of approval requested)
FOR PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO CLUBHOUSE
( PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
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Property Owner Authorization THE UNDERSIGNED STATES THAT THEY ARE THE OWNER IS) OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND HEREBY GIVE AUTHOR-
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AGREEMENT ABSOLVING HE C OF PALM DESERT OF ALL LIABILITIES RELATIVE TO ANY DEED RESTRICTIONS.
I DO F3Y MY ATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT, ABSOLVE THE CITY OF PALM DESERT OF ALL LIABILITIES REGARDING ANY DEED RES-
TRICT THAT MAY BE APPLICABLE TO THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN.
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The Design Review Board process is the method by which the City of Palm Desert ,
reviews detailed design and construction plans prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
DEPARTMENT DESIGN. ^ PLANNING
OF ENVIRON- REVIEW r\ COMMISSION
MENTAL BOARD L� (APPROVES OR
SERVICES (ADVISORY) DENIES PROJECT)
STAFF
INTERIOR REMODELS, MINOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, OR PLUMBING PERMITS
PROCESSING SCHEDULE:
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DEPARTMENT
BUILDING AND
SAFETY
CONSTRUCT
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SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES and similar projects require 2-4 working days before they may
be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for plan check.
MULTI -FAMILY, COMMERCIAL, and other projects that must be reviewed by the D.R.B.
and Planning Commission usually require 10-20 days.
In order to facilitate processing, the applicant or a designated representative
should attend the review hearings to,,dnswer queAions%Wwhich may arise ;regarding
the project.
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Date Received
Date of
ACTOR ".Meeting
ACTION
APPLICANT NOTIFIED
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Department of Environmental Services Form 1
CITY OF PALM DESERT
APPLICATION FORM
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD PROCESS
Design Review Of: CASE NO.
Type of Project
Applicant
Agreement of compliance to be signed by those applying for review.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and agree, to comply with
all the following requirements, and understand that the Depart-
ment of Building and Safety will not issue a building permit or
allow occupancy on the use permitted until this signed confirma-
tion has been received by the Department of Environmental Services.
The development of this project shall conform substantially to all
development plans submitted in behalf of this case, and as revised
according to the Design Review Board process. Any minor change
requires approval by the Director of Environmental Services. Any
substantial change requires approval by the Design Review Board.
All requirements of any law, ordinance, or regulation of the State,
City, and any other applicable government entity shall be complied
with as part of the development process.
This approval is applicable, subject to the development of this
project, commencing within one year from approval date and being
promptly completed.
Landscaping (with irrigation system) shall be installed prior to
final inspection and receiving certificate of occupancy.
Curb, gutter, curb cuts, and tie-in paving shall be provided along
the full frontage of the lot by means of installation prior to
final inspection or other provisions as approved by the City
Engineer. Construction shall conform to City Standards and all
requirements of the City Engineer.
All new and existing electrical distribution lines, telephone,
cable antenna television, and similar service wires or cables,
which are adjacent to'and provide service to the property being
developed shall be installed underground as a part of development
from the nearest existing pole not on the property being developed
as required by Municipal Code.
Signature Date
Department of Environmental Services Form 1
CASE NO.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CHECKLIST
INITIAL PLAN REVIEW
NOTE: Planning Division Staff are required to
reject applications if any applicable
exhibits are not received and checked.
I. Completed Application Form (one (1) copy)
II. Address labels for project sponsors
(two (2) copies, gummed labels & typed list)
Not required for a single-family dwelling
application, or staff approved signs.
III. Detailed Plot Plan
A. Design Review Board and Commission"
Review/Approval A.
- Three (3) full size (one (1) of which is
to be colored)
- One (1) reduced copy (8z"x1l", or 1311)
B. Staff Approval B.
- Three (3) full size
IV. Information Sheet and/or Plan Block
V. Site Analysis & Preliminary Drainage and
Grading Plan (Three (3) copies, may be com-
bined, where appropriate, with plot plan)
VI. Architectural Elevations (all sides of the
building(s))
A. Design Review Board and Commission Review/
Approval A.
- Three (3) full size (one (1) of which
is to be color keyed)
- One (1) reduced copy (82"xll" or 1311)
B. Staff Approval B.
- Three (3) full size
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DRB Checklist
** VII. Sign Program (elevation(s) and details, if
applicable)
- Three (3) copies to scale
VIII. Color and Material Exhibits
- Color and Materials written description
(one (1) copy)
- Color and Materials sample board
(max. 8"x1311, 3/8" thick)
IX. Floor and Roof Plans
- Three (3) copies to scale
* X. Landscape Plan (3 copies, 1 colored)
- Plant List, (1 copy)
* XI. Exterior Lighting Plan (3 copies)
XII. Filing Fee
Page Two
A. Commission Review/Approval ($50.00) A.
B. Staff approval, single-family
dwellings ($15.00) B.
C. Sign Program Only ($15.00 DRB or C. C�
$10.00 Staff)
* Items X and XI may be combined.
** Sign Program only - submit items IIIB, VI, VII,
VIII, and Sign Fee.
Initial Plan Exhibits
Received and Checked by: /
Ping. Div. Staff Date
FINAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
I. Three (3) copies of drawings to be submitted for plan check.
Drawings must reflect all Conditions of Approval.
Final Construction
Drawings Received by: /
Ping. Div. Staff Date
D' 'GN REVIEW BOARD PROCESS
Required Submittal Detail
NOTE: Applications will not be processed until
the application and all required materials
are found to be complete.
INITIAL PLAN REVIEW
I. APPLICATION FORM: One (1) copy. Fill out completely and
secure all signatures. Attach a sheet listing parties
directly involved in representing the project (such as
architect, engineer, etc.) and their addresses and tele-
phone numbers.
II. LABELS FOR PROJECT (Application) SPONSORS: One (1) set
of gummed address labels shall be typed and submitted with
the name and address of all persons to whom the Planning
Commission action is to be sent (owner, architect, engineer,
etc.). NOT required for a single-family residence on an
individual lot, or staff approval of signs.
III. DETAILED PLOT PLAN:
A. Items to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review
Board and Planning Commission require the plot plan
submittal described below.
Three (3) full size plans completely dimensioned
and at a scale not smaller than 1 inch = 40 feet,
showing the following data:
- Scale
- North arrow
- Property lines
- Lot dimensions
- Public rights -of -way with existing and proposed
dimensions (include street names)
- Existing or proposed curb lines
- Any and all easements
- All utility line locations (gas, electric, cable,
water, and sewer)
- Adjacent property uses (showing approximate loca-
tion of structures and other pertinent features)
- Major vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian access points
to and from site (use arrows of different widths to
show direction and intensity of use)
- Setback areas
- All existing and proposed structures
- Interior vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circula-
tion patterns (if applicable)
- Off-street parking (to include spaces, regulatory
devices, provisions for accessory vehicle storage
where applicable, etc.)
- Parking areas for bicycles and carts (if applicable)
- Service areas and facilities to include:
1) trash storage areas
2) mail delivery boxes
3) loading areas
DRB Process Page Two
III. DETAILED PLOT PLAN: (Cont.)
A. 1. (Cont.)
- Perimeter fencing and screening
- Proposed sign locations (if applicable)
- Project phasing, showing the stages of construc-
tion for the entire development
- One (1) copy of the plot plan multi -colored in-
dicating open space/landscaping, buildings, park-
ing, and driveways. Where more than one height
of building is proposed, show each in a different
color. DO NOT MOUNT THIS COPY ON A BOARD.
2. One (1) copy of the plot plan containing all of the
general information described above, except that it
is to be drafted or photographically reduced to an
82"xll" or 13" size sheet. (All lettering to be
legible; include graphic scale).
B. Items to be reviewed and approved by Planning Division
Staff only require three (3) full size copies of the plot
plan described above. (i.e. single-family dwelling and
signs valued under $1,000.)
IV. INFORMATION SHEET AND/OR PLAN BLOCK: As appropriate, include
an attached sheet to the application and/or specify directly
on the plans, in an information block, the following data:
- Owner's name, address, and phone number
- Designer's name, address, and phone number
- Any special information or conditions pertaining to the
site or to the plans
- Acreage and square footage calcualations
- Ratio: of structures to total land area
- Ratioof parking spaces to building square footage
- Parking requirements provided
- Ratio of landscaping to total land area
- Any specific information of special conditions particularly
relevant to the project
V. SITE ANALYSIS & PRELIMINARY DRAINAGE AND GRADING PLAN: Three
(3) copies of a plan indicating the data described below (in-
formation may be incorporated into the plot plan where detail
is not obscurred or prepared as a separate exhibit):
- Vicinity map showing major street names, other reference
points and landmarks (no scale)
- North arrow
- Scale
- General drainage pattern of area to include site and adja-
cent properties within 100' (use arrows to show drainage
flow to and from site).
- Existing contour lines including property corners
- Proposed locations of structures and drives
- Elevations of pads and finished floors
- Finished grades
- Elevations of existing street centerline
- Retaining walls (where applicable)
- Perimeter walls and fences which affect drainage
DRB Process Page Three
VI. ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS (all sides of all buildings):
A. Items to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review
Board and Planning Commission require the architectural -ele-
vation submittal described below.
Three (3) full size drawings (one (1) of which is
to be color keyed -- see "Color and Material Exhibits,
Item No. VIII. Detailed drawings must include:
- Scaled drawings of all sides of all buildings,
with dimensions indicating proposed height (also
show proposed sign locations).
- Roof mounted air conditioning equipment or other
equipment mounted on either the exterior walls or
the roof must be shown if visible in elevation view.
- Complete street elevations including all buildings,
fencing/walls, landscaping and screening; and, peri-
meter treatment on non -street sides.
2. One (1) copy of the elevation drawing(s) containing
all of the general information above, except that it
is to be drafted or photographically reduced to an
81"x1l" or 13" size sheet. (All lettering to be
legible; include graphic scale.)
B. Items to be reviewed and approved by Planning Division
Staff only require three (3) full size copies of the
building elevations, with other information as requested.
VII. SIGN PROGRAM (if applicable): Three (3) copies of drawings
to scale representing all proposed signs, containing the fol-
lowing information:
- Scale used
- Sign shape
- Dimensions and sign area
- All graphics and lettering to appear on the sign
- Style of lettering to be used and width of strokes
- Proposed method of illumination (if appropriate)
- Method of attachement to any structure, or support if
placed on the ground
- Proposed colors and materials (see Item No. VIII)
- Proposed location (see Item No. III)
- Illustration of sign integration in architectural design
(see Item No. VI)
VIII. COLORS AND MATERIAL EXHIBITS: Exhibits are to be submitted
for architectural elevations, walls, paving materials, signs,
etc., as follows:
- Detailed written description
color and material samples of
and materials to be used. An
follows:
(1 copy) in addition to actual
all exterior (and sign) colors
example of this would be as
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DRB Process
VIII. COLORS AND MATERIAL EXHIBITS
Building walls
Material: Sand Finish
Stucco
Color: Ameritone,
No. 112, Candle
Glow
Wall Signs
Page Four
(Cont.)
Roof Trim
Mission Barrel Ruff Sawn Redwood
Tile
Red (Clay Olympic Stain
Tone) Dark Oak
Materials: Sandblasted/Routed Redwood
Color: Background - oak stain, Letters - white
or
Materials: Metal sign cabinet, plexiglass face
Color: Background - ivory, Letters and Frame - dark brown
- One (1) file copy color and material sample board (maximum
size 8x13 inches by 3/8 inches thick containing precise
color swatches andlphotographs (which may be clipped from
suppliers' brochures) of materials which are too large
to attach. I
- One (1) copy of the architectural and/or sign elevations
colored to represent the selected color combinations, with
symbols keyed to tie written description. You may list
the colors and materials in a corner of the elevation draw-
ing or on a separate sheet. Renderings are not required
unless specifically requested by the reviewing body. (See
Item No. VI).
IX. FLOOR AND ROOF PLANSr Three (3) copies of plans of all struc-
tures (to scale) with dimensions.. Floor plans should be labeled
with the use of each room. Roof plans should indicate changes
in roof heights, and illustrate any mechanical equipment. Roof
detail could possibly be incorporated in the plot plan.
X. LANDSCAPE PLAN: Three (3) copies of a landscape development
plan at a min. scale of 1" = 20 ft. (1" = 40 feet allowable
if tree plan is on separate sheet from shrub and ground cover
plan), showing the following:'
- Location of all trees, shrubs, plants, and ground cover in
those areas subject to public view
- Botanical name and size of all plant material (labeled)
- One (1) copy of plan to have individual trees and major
shrub forms color coded by species so that the distribu-
tion may be easily distinguished
- Perimeter treatment of property (fences, walls, vegetation)
screens, etc.)
- Street furniture and ornamentation (if applicable) to include:
- rock outcroppings benches
- fountains - water scape plan
- statues - newspaper stands
- Type of irrigation system to be used (in note form only;
provide complete irrigation plans with construction drawings)
DRB Process
Page Five
XI, EXTERIOR LIGHTING PLAN: Three (3) copies at the same scale,
or combined with the landscape plan; to show all exterior
lighting, its location, and type of fixtures for illumination
of areas such as driveways, parking lots, storage areas, land-
scape planters, tennis courts, and the building.
XII, APPLICATION FILING FEE: Provide a check payable to the City
of Palm Desert in the specified amount.
A. Applications requiring Design Review Board and Planning
Commission review/approval, fifty dollars ($50.00).
B. Applications that may receive administrative approval from
the Director of Environmental Services (or his appointed
Staff), including single-family dwellings, fifteen dollars
($15.00)..
C. Sign Program Only
- Less than $100 in value, $0
- Staff Review, $10.00
- Design Review Board and Planning Commission review $15.00
FINAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
In the final application for a building permit phase, three (3) copies
of construction drawings shall be submitted for items Reviewed/Approved
by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission. Plans must pre-
cisely conform to any Conditions of Approval required by Planning Com-
mission action. Construction drawings shall include the exhibits des-
cribed in the Initial Review, plus any conditioned revisions or addi-
tions, detailed in final form.
NOTE: All plans (except
are to be folded
of 8z11xl311, prior
an application.
colored exhibits)
to a maximum size
to submitting with
CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
PLANNING DIVISION
APPLICANTS' GUIDE TO PROCEDURES
I. FILING PROCEDURE: Prior to submittal the applicant shall discuss his pro-
posal with the Planning staff to determine whether or not the proposal is
in conformance with the General Plan and to determine zoning ordinance,
subdivision ordinance, or other requirements.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION:
A. Meetings: 1) City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth
Thursday of each month, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers in the City
Hall, 45-275 Prickly Pear Lane. 2) Planning Commission meetings are
held on Tuesday, nine (9) days prior to the first Council meeting of
the month, also at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers and Wednesday, eight
(8) days prior to the second Council meeting of the month, at 1:00 PM
in the Council Chambers. 3) The Design Review Board convenes on Tues-
day, a week before the Planning Commission, at 2:30 PM in the Council
Chambers.
B. Public Hearing: Public hearings are held when the City considers re-
quests for a change of zone, variance, conditional use permit, general
plan amendment, etc. Legal notices for these hearings are published
in the Palm Desert Post at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
Public hearing items before the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency are
published in the Desert Sun.
C. Appeals: Where the Zoning Ordinance provides for appeal to the City
Council or Planning Commission, the appeal shall be made within fifteen
(15) days of the date of the decision by filing an application of appeal
with the Director of Environmental Services.
D. Fees: All required fees are listed in the Fee Schedule, as approved by
the City Council, and specifically noted for this application.
E. Building Permits: Building permits are issued by the Department of
Building and Safety and are required before any new construction, re-
construction, plumbing, mechanical work is commenced.
F. Business License: Prior to engaging in an enterprise for profit, zoning
and building code clearance for the proposed use is required and a city
business license obtained. Application should be made to the Code En-
forcement Supervisor.
G. Private Deed Restrictions: Many parcels of land in the City of Palm
Desert are subject to private covenants, conditions, and deed restrictions
which may conflict with the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance.
The applicant is responsible for resolving conflicts with deed restriction
requirements.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD PROCESS
GENERAL INFORMATION
I. PROCESSING SCHEDULE:
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES and similar projects require 2-4 working days before they may
be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for plan check.
MULTI -FAMILY, COMMERCIAL, and other projects that must be reviewed by the D.R.B.
and Planning Commission usually require 10-20 days.
In order to facilitate processing, the applicant or a designated representative
should attend the review hearings to answer questions which may arise regarding
the project.
II. MANDATORY FINDINGS:
No project may be approved unless:
- The proposed development conforms to any legally adopted development standards.
- The design and location of the proposed development and its relationship to
neighboring, existing or proposed developments and traffic is such that it
will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighbor-
hood; and that it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment
of neighboring, existing or proposed developments, and that it will not create
traffic hazards or congestion.
- The design and location of the proposed development is in keeping with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and is not detrimental to the har-
monious, orderly, and attractive development contemplated by the Zoning Or-
dinance and the adopted General Plan of the City.
- The,design and location of the proposed development would provide a desirable
environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors and that it is
aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures and colors.
- The proposed use conforms to all the requirements of the zone in which it is
located and all other applicable requirements.
- The overall development of the land shall be designed to ensure the protection
of the public health, safety, and general welfare.
III. ADOPTED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
Each project will be reviewed on the basis of its conformance to the following
adopted development standards. In those areas determined by the D.R.B. to be
"unacceptable", it is the responsibility of the applicant to redesign that por-
tion of the project.
A• TERRAIN CONTROL STANDARDS
1. Terrain and soils shall be structurally stable and suitable
for development.
UNACCEPTABLE
A. TERRAIN CONTROL STANDARDS (continued) UNACCEPTABLE
2• (Water Erosion) Property to be developed shall be protected
against drainage runoff from adjacent properties.
3, (Water Erosion) Drainage runoff produced by property and
development therein shall be contained on the property or
allowed to drain onto adjacent public streets or allowed to
drain by other City approved means.
4. (Wind Erosion) Property to be developed shall be protected
against wind carried deposits from adjacent areas.
5. (Wind Erosion) Property to be developed shall, upon com-
pletion, produce no appreciable wind carried deposits on
adjacent properties. Suitable soil stabilization shall be
provided.
6. Curb and gutters shall be provided where required to control
and regulate drainage.
B. ACCESS & CIRCULATION STANDARDS
1. Safe & convenient vehicle access to property and development
therein shall be provided.
2. Safe and convenient pedestrian access to property and
. development therein shall be provided.
3. Circulation plans (auto, bicycle, and pedestrian) shall
conform to municipally developed circulation plans for
the vicinity and immediate area,
C.. SITE PLANNING STANDARDS
1. Site Planning shall occur in a manner which minimizes obstruc-
tion of scenic views from adjacent properties.
2. Site Planning shall be compatible with existing terrain.
3. Site Planning shall occur in a manner which does not expose
unattractive areas or activities to the detriment of adjacent
properties.
4. Site Planning shall occur in a manner in which asphalt or
concrete is minimized,
5. Avoid unnecessary impediments for handicapped persons.
UNACCEPTABLE
D. UTILITY & EQUIPMENT STANDARDS
1. All service utility lines shall be placed underground.
2. All control panels, vaults and necessary equipment
shall be architecturally screened or landscaped or other-
wise concealed from public view.
3. All air conditioning and ventilation equipment shall be
located and screened in a manner to prevent exposure to
public rights -of -way and adjacent properties.
E. VEHICLE PARKING STANDARDS
1. Off-street parking should be located in proximity to
facilitie(s) it serves.
2. Parking areas should be screened from view wherever possible
by means of berms, garden walls and landscaping.
3. Parking areas shall be shaded where practical.
4. Carports for apartment developments shall not front onto a
public right-of-way.
5. Garages should be encouraged not to front onto a public
right-of-way.
6, All parking areas for recreational and accessory vehicles
and trailers shall be architecturally screened or landscaped
or otherwise concealed from public view.
7. Adequate handicapped parking spaces shall be provided.
F. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
A singular architectural theme shall be applied to a given
structure or complex. (including facade architecture).
2. Architectural design shall be applied to entire structure or
complex rather than just to those sides exposed to public
view.
3. Architectural design shall be appropriate to the climatic
conditions of the desert area and shall be done in a manner
which minimizes the consumption of energy required for heating
and cooling.
4. Entrances shall include appropriate lighting and identification.
5. Architectural design shall employ materials and colors which
are compatible and complementary to the desert area.
F. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS (Continued) UNACCEPTABLE
6. Architectural design shall incorporate provisions for signage
(if applicable) as an integrated part of the overall design.
7. Architecture and landscaping shall be co-ordinated and com-
plementary.
8. All air conditioning, exhaust, and ventilation, accessory
mechanical and electrical equipment and control panels shall
be located and screened in a manner to prevent exposure to
public rights -of -way and adjacent properties.
G. LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
1. Landscaping shall be an integral part of the site planning
and architectural design on all projects.
2. Provisions for the adequate maintenance and irrigation of
landscaping shall be made through the use of underground
irrigation systems.
3. Landscaping, walls and fences shall not create unsafe conditions
along public rights -of -way.
4. Single -Family Residence
a. Prior to occupancy, all front and street side yards shall be
landscaped as approved through the DRB process, including a
completely automated sprinkler and/or drip irrigation system
such as rain bird system or equivalent.
5. Street Trees
a. All required street trees shall be a minimum of 24" box in size
at time of installation.
b. Care should be given to the tree selection in terms of:
- conformance to City adopted trees for certain streets
- reduction of long-term maintenance problems
- durability
- compatibility to the project and surrounding area.
G. LANDSCAPING STANDARDS (Continued) UNACCEPTABLE
6. Parking Areas
To provide for effective landscaping in parking areas, the fol-
lowing standards shall be met:
a. On the perimeter, a minimum of 75% of the trees shall be 24"
box or larger in size at time of installation. The remainder
shall be a minimum of fifteen gallon in size at the time of
installation.
b. On the interior, a minimum of 60% of the trees shall be 24"
box or larger in size at time of installation. The remainder
shall be a minimum of fifteen gallon in size at time of in-
stallation.
H. LIGHTING, IDENTIFICATION & SIGNAGE STANDARDS
1. Signage shall be architecturally integrated with the structure
involved.
2. Signage shall be of colors compatible and complementary to the
structure it relates to and to other development in its surround-
ings.
3. No lighting of signage shall exceed an output of 10 candle -power
at 10 feet.
4. Signage for commercial uses shall be for identification purposes
only.
I. FENCING, SCREENING & ENCLOSURE STANDARDS
1. Materials and colors of fences and walls shall be compatible
and complementary to the structures with which they relate.
2. Fences, walls, and enclosures shall be handled as an integrated
part of the architecture and landscaping.
3. Outside service and storage areas, where permitted, shall be en-
closed and screened.
4. Fences and walls shall not obstruct line -of -sight along public
rights -of -way.
J. SERVICE AREA STANDARDS
1. Service areas shall be designed and constructed of materials and
colors which are compatible and complementary to the structures
of complexes they serve.
2. Service areas shall be located in a manner which does not adversely
affect adjacent properties.
3. Service areas shall be screened and/or enclosed to prevent their
exposure to public rights -of -way and adjacent properties.