Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/02/2011 - Special Jt Mtg w CC

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Standards. (Also refer to article II, division 6 of this chapter for general performance standards). (1) Bulk standards. Standard Requirement Minimum lot size 1 acre Minimum lot width 200 feet Building setbacks: Front 35 feet Rear 25 feet Side 25 feet Major and minor arterials 60 feet from centerline of road right-of-way plus the local applicable setback From service road 30 feet Setbacks when adjacent to residential district: Buildings 60 feet Off-street parking, storage areas, and driveways 40 feet Parking and pavement (includes maneuvering areas) setback 20 feet from street right-of-way Maximum building height 65 feet Maximum lot coverage 45 percent (2)Performance standards. a. Building design. Building massing shall be varied throughout the development site and should include building components such as columns, articulated rooflines and facades, specialized window and door treatments, and unique architectural details. b. Building materials. All exterior wall surfaces shall be brick, glass, stone, stucco, or pre -cast concrete units whose surface has been integrally treated with an applied decorative material, texture, or color. Other exterior materials may be used as approved by the planning commission and city council. Exterior materials shall not include smooth -faced concrete block, steel panels, fiberglass or vinyl siding. The use of metal for architectural accents may be permitted. A color palette for all materials shall be included in the site plan submittal. c. Building orientation. Buildings should be oriented to face public streets where possible. When this is not possible, additional landscaping and/or improved building design will be required to improve street -facing facades. Multiple buildings are permitted on one lot, if approved as part of the master plan. d. Street system. The street system internal to the development site is an essential element of the master plan. The new system must connect to existing city streets. e. Pedestrian circulation/sidewalks/trails. A comprehensive pedestrian network is required in the overall master plan for this zoning district. While this zoning district is intended to accommodate larger -scale office uses, safe pedestrian access is required throughout the zoning district and between the district and adjacent neighborhoods. Crosswalks are required where all sidewalks meet the street and shall be indicated with paver bricks or integrally -treated pavement rather than paint. f. Landscaping. The master plan shall include a landscape plan for the entire development site. Landscaping shall be integrated throughout the site and shall include a combination of overstory trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers (planting beds and raised planters), ground cover, and other landscaping elements. The required number of plantings will be site specific and will be determined largely by the total pervious area of a site. Landscaping should be used to soften and shade parking areas, line sidewalks and streets, accent building entrances, and break up large building facades. Plant selection should focus on functionality and take into account characteristics such as tolerance of soil compaction, poor drainage, and deicing salts. All landscaping shall be over at least six (6) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117-1, and all landscaped areas shall include underground irrigation systems. 1 Minimum landscaping requirements. All open space areas of a lot which are not used or improved for required parking areas, drives or storage shall be landscaped with a combination of overstory trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, ground cover, decorative walks, or other similar site design materials in a quantity and placement suitable for the site. A reasonable attempt should be made to preserve as many existing trees as is practicable and to incorporate them into the development. For each