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Review File: Parkview East Final Site Plan Review June 4, 2015 Page 2 of 3 planned was 283 parking stalls. At this stage, the final plans will need to be adjusted to get to a parking ratio of 2.0 stalls per unit or a conditional use permit should be approved. Approval of the CUP would be anticipated in July. The additional spaces are not in a response to building code but rather based on perceived need by the Developer due to the number of two (2) and three (3) bedroom units in the building which could result in more parking demand. The proposed break down in units is forty-one (41) percent one (1) bedroom; forty-five (45) percent two (2) bedroom and fourteen (14) percent three bedroom. The additional spaces will also prevent potential use of on -street parking which is particularly important during summer months when the adjacent park is programmed. However, Staff would encourage the Developer to utilize available on -street parking availability on Sapphire Street and 145`h Avenue, which is not directly impacted by events in The Draw Park and Amphitheater. As the surface parking lot is well screened by either the apartment building or the detached garage structures, and therefore not visible from the roadways, staff supports the additional parking. If concern exists the Planning Commission could recommend that some excess parking be included as a proof of parking area until the need for additional spaces is evident. This topic was also addressed by the City's Environmental Policy Board, who suggested at looking at ways to reduce the amount of surface parking area and enhancing the internal landscaping for the benefit of future residents. Details on the EPB discussion are covered in the Landscape Technical Report. Architectural Standards. High quality architecture and building materials is an essential component in fulfilling the objectives of the COR Design Framework. Roof design, materials, amount of windows, and overall design that breaks up the different floors and walls are all important elements to the overall building design. In the COR -1 sub -district buildings are placed closer to the street so greater emphasis is placed on materials and design features at the street level. The proposed materials consist of stone and brick at the base. The rear elevation includes an enhanced stone entry with canopy and additional stone above. Other materials include composite panel (i.e. fiber cement panels) and steel lap and vertical siding. Metal siding can be used as a complementary material. In COR -1 sub -district buildings shall be primarily brick or comparable alternative and shall comprise a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the non -glazed wall area. Calculations shall be provided for brick and stone for each elevations. The City can approve deviations to the 50% brick or stone requirement provided that another high-quality material is provided. The combination of composite and steel in the differing patterns divides the floors and sections of the building. Multiple sections of the building are articulated to break up the flat wall. In addition windows and decks are proposed for each unit that provide further breaks in the building wall design. Additional information is required for the specific appearance of the individual air conditioning units. Staff is concerned over the appearance, color, size and overall look of units on each elevation. The south elevation includes garage doors for tuck under garages. Garage doors shall be in colors that are complementary to the main building materials. The roof design is pitched with asphalt shingles. The elevation facing Ramsey Parkway is actually the rear of the building and contains the same materials as the front. The first floor contains windows to create street -level interest and pedestrian scale along this street frontage. Five detached garage buildings are planned in the southern portion of the site. Three long buildings each containing 16 stalls are located in a row along the south property line with two additional buildings just north of this row containing 22 stalls each. The garage buildings contain the same materials as the apartment building. The roofs are pitched with additional accenting so that they are of a higher design standard than typical detached structures. The