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r:f,./,!~PARKER, COLORADO, RESIDENTIAL
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<br /> :%:i (a) Intent. The intent of this Secdon ~s co require that buildingx along thc
<br /> "'/ same side ufa street or public open space in the Town be designed to
<br /> ~5:~:j:~ provide a varied street scene and to eliminate the reuse of identical or
<br />: i.:..3 substantially similar buildings in close proximity to each uther.
<br />'.i5 ~ (b) A?pticabtlivy. Ax of the effective dare of the ordinance codified in this
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<br />r '~ ~I;"}4, Section, this Section shall apply to all new single-family detached
<br />5 ".} residential structures in the Town. [f this Section applies, Section
<br />.::' t3./0.160 shall nor, and vice versa. For pending developments, the
<br />5~!~,3~ applicable section is Listed in Exhibit A co this Section, in the chart
<br />%'.:! entided Residend'.d OesJgn Minimum OrdinanceApplicability.
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<br />;(15.'5 (c) Building variation requirements.
<br />i~i~]~ fl) Identical or similar buildings may not be repeated more frequendv
<br />;;?'. ~ than every sixth house along the same side of any street in a
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<br />ry' ,~ :~residential subdivision.
<br />,.~', :i (2) Buildings shall be considered similar if they have similar building
<br />51:"i mass and building {'btm. Guidelines for what shall be considered
<br /> similar building ma~s and building form are contained in the
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<br /> ~ib~t ~ to this Section.
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<br />;)?ii fa) Soff/r destxn. No roof overhang or soffit, as measured from the finished
<br />~((,(} side of the siding or premium material of' the structure co the inside of
<br />"~' ~ the ~cia board, shall be less than eight (8) inches, unless: the structure
<br />?.ii1 embodies architectural styles otc art historical nature; £or example, a
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<br />DESIGN A&INIMUNtS
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<br /> Santa Fe style which ha~ a flat roof without any overhang; or aTudm style
<br /> which has a roof pitch of a ten (10) vertical inch rise over a twelve (l 2)
<br /> horizontal inch run (I0/12) or greater. Requests for such an exemption
<br /> shall be presented ~o the Building Department prior to the issuance ora
<br /> building permit, and documentation may be required.
<br /> (e) Building mm.
<br /> (1) Trim around windows shall be minimum of three and one-half (3LA) inch=
<br /> wide, and :rim around doors shall, be a minimum of two (2) inches wide. If
<br /> premium mace. riaLs such as brick or stone are used on the front nfs house,
<br /> the premium material need nor be used on the other sides.
<br /> (2) Trim details such as special moldings, colors and' related derails shall be
<br /> used in the same manner on all sides of the structure as they appear on
<br /> any side of the structure. However, shutters and any detail exclusively
<br /> associated with the use of shutters and munrins may be used on the
<br /> front without being carried to the nth. er sides.
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<br /> (f) Landscalaing. The minimmm front yard landscaping that shall be provided
<br /> for each new house is as ~Collows:
<br /> Plant Quantity and Type Size
<br /> 1 tree 1..5" caliper or larger, and
<br /> 3 shrubs 5 gallon container or larger
<br /> (g)The front building setback o£one (1) lot shall be varied by a minimum of
<br /> two (2) feet from the front building setback of any house within two (2)
<br /> lots on either side n£ the subject lot.
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<br />level models, creating, in total, three separate groups, any of
<br />which can be built adjacently. Of course, it is never this simple,
<br />which is why other building variations are used to differentiate
<br />one model from the next.
<br /> Step two is to analyze the models within a single group and
<br />determine if, fbr exa_rnp[e, a two-story model could be adjacent
<br />to another two-story model. The first thing to anaJ..wze is the rear
<br />elevation since tear elevations typically have little variation.
<br />Some questions to consider:
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<br />· Is there a 24-inch offset over 30 percent of rite rear plane?
<br />· [s the roofsw[e different (hip vs. gable)?
<br />· ls the trim style substantially different?
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<br />Elevation Plane Variation: The elevation p[ane is identified :ts thc exterior wall of the
<br />structure. For an clevanon plane to be considered substantially different from another
<br />model, thc sccondary plane must project at least 24 inches from thc primary plane and
<br />constitute at Lcast 30 percent of the entire elevation plane:
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<br />~xtertor Surface i}4aterial generate: 'gxeerio~ sued'ace mareria~ on a structure such ax
<br />brick, stone, stucco, siding, or combination thereof may he u~ed to create a distinctive
<br />differentiation between structures.
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<br /> Example:
<br /> a) Different u~es of masonry material
<br /> b) Trim treatmem
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<br /> The same review is then applied ~o the front elevation, which
<br />often is easier because many builders put a substantial amount
<br />of derail on the. front. Generally, it is not difficult to have
<br />adjacent two-story houses. Rarely would different elevations of
<br />the same model be approved to be next door to each other. But
<br />ir has happened.
<br /> Ac this point in the review, cb_ere are three groups of models,
<br />any of which could be next door to each other. The next step is
<br />to separate these three groups into ar [east slx categories.
<br /> The importance of the format of the matrix cannot be
<br />overstated. Notice how the models in group A split into
<br />categories [ and IV, group B into categories II and V, and group
<br />C into categories 1II and VI. The code allows the same model to
<br />be placed a minimum of two houses apart, as long as one 9f the
<br />first cwo building variation criteria are met (either the roof or
<br />the bulk plane). Typically, the roof is used, since many buildera -
<br />have hip and gable elevations on the same model.
<br /> After several reviews, and pending completion of the matrix,
<br />the elevations are displayed and street scenes created, in doing
<br />so, the town can analyze visually whether required building
<br />variations have been achieved.
<br /> When the matrix is complete, the builder labels the lots with the
<br />category numbers. From this point, the construction drawings move
<br />through the master plan review process. When the builder applies for'
<br />a building permit, staff confirms that the model and elevations are in
<br />the same category as labeled on the loetayout. Building inspectors
<br />then verify that the correct model and elevation is built.
<br /> While this review process may seem subjective, ir gives the.
<br />community and the builder the most latitude for design. The
<br />process can be complex and time consuming, but with
<br />experience ir can be accomplished with a minimum of pain..
<br /> Residential design minimums that prohibit repetition and
<br />monotony can be an important element in creating neighborhoods
<br />with identity and character. However, these standards need to be
<br />combined with other design standards. Parker recently developed
<br />design standards ~br street width and character, minimum
<br />connectivity requirements fbr streets, sidewalks, and trails, as wetl as
<br />minimum park, school, and open space dedication requirements.
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