02-27-2006 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

(6) Architectural Design: Architectural design shouid create harmony through the use of different textures, complementary colors, shadow lines and contrasting shapes. The use of walls in a single color, with little detailing or completely blank is discouraged. (7) Monotony: Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects shall be avoided. Variation of detail, form and siting shall be used to provide visual interest. (8) Roofs: Careful consideration of durable materials, proportions and shapes, emphasizing the importance of roofs as integral and embracing elements of the over-ali design, is particularly important. (9) Materials: Use of substantial amounts of masonry materials (face brick, stucco, stone) is encouraged. Buildings shall be constructed with no less than seventy five percent(75%) of these materials, excluding window and door areas. Architectural concrete panels and rock faced concrete block may comprise a maximum of thirty three percent(33%) of the masonry materials used on the building. The 75% threshold mav be reduced, or the 33% threshold exceeded, only by Conditional Use Permit for alternative materials. The City Council shall consider the architectural Qualitv and whether the proposed building exceeds the various requirements of this Section 78-826 in decidinq whether or not to grant a Conditional Use Permit for aiternative materials. The use of aluminum siding, metal ribbed panels and extensive mirrored giass surfaces is discouraged except as accent materials. Evaluation of building materials shall be based on the quality of its design and relationship and compatibility to building materials in the immediate neighborhood. (10) Design Uniformity: Architectural treatments (e.g., buiiding materials, colors, facade design, roof lines, screening) shall be consistent and compatible on all sides. Treatment that is uniform on all sides will be deemed to meet the requirements of this principle. Adjacent land uses, visibility from public streets and use of screening devices (walis, fences, berms, landscaping) are criteria to be considered when varying this treatment. The applicant will have the burden of demonstrating the reasons for differing treatment on different sides (e.g., the need for truck access on one side and pedestrian access on another). Section 78-827. Off-Street Parking. A. General Provisions. If any increase in the size, or changes in the uses, of such an existing principal use is made beyond the size or for other than the uses above allowed, then additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided 10