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10-742 Amending the Text of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan CPAT 10-002CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. ~ O ~ ~ ~ol- BY THE CITY COUNCIL: .BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO AMEND THE MERIDIAN DESIGN MANUAL FOR DESIGN REVIEW WHEREBY AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on August 6, 2002, the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan was adopted by Meridian City Council Resolution no. 02-382; and, WHEREAS, the Meridian City Planning Department adopted the Design Manual as an addendum to the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan by Meridian City Council Resolution no. 06-497 ;and, WHEREAS, the Meridian City Planning Department further recommends correlative text revisions to the Section E of the Design Manual; WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have provided all requisite notices and hearings, and have complied, and will hereafter comply, in all respects with the requirements of the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act for amendment of the Comprehensive Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the Mayor and City Council hereby amend the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan by adding the Design Manual as an addendum thereto. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6509(c), a copy of the amended Comprehensive plan, with this Resolution, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION 2. That the text of the Design Manual, at it relates to residential Developments shall be amended as follows: Residential Developments Introduction: The quality and character of Meridian and its neighborhoods is directly linked to the overall quality of the built environment. The guidelines in this section describe and illustrate important physical and visual COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL EDITS -CPA 10-002 -Page 1 of 7 characteristics that enable residential developments to create attractive and livable neighborhoods throughout Meridian. Use these guidelines and the appropriate Design Manual sections that correspond to the anticipated development context (urban, urban/suburban or suburban) as determined from the Development Matrix, to enhance existing neighborhoods and establish new, integrated neighborhoods throughout the City. Residential developments should emphasize the establishment of pedestrian environments and community connectivity through the integration of street networks, attractive streetscapes and landscaping, access to transit, and accessibility to public, common and open spaces. Urban, Urban/Suburban, and Neighborhood Center residential developments should be integrated within an appropriate mixed-use environment. Purpose: These guidelines address general site and building relationships necessary for residential developments and buildings to contribute to the establishment of compatible, attractive neighborhoods throughout the City to enhance architectural character and create a sense of place for residents. The City encourages the creative and innovative use of current and emerging development and design practices that meet or exceed the general expectations of the community as expressed in the ~'^~„r°~°~~~° Comprehensive Plan, the guiding principles of the Design Manual, and the objectives of the guidelines. Applicability: The guidelines in this section apply to residential development proposals with the following UDC designations; all duplex and single family attached units, townhouses, and multifamily dwellings. Note: additional development standards and requirements specific to these uses may be found in 11-4-3 of the UDC. Residential subdivisions should use the Design Manual and guidelines to ensure that the development is compatible with surrounding uses and contributes to an appropriate context. Individual detached single-family dwellings are not required to submit for compliance with the design guidelines. The City encourages single-family detached developments to consider incorporating the design guidelines with any subdivision architectural development standards. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL EDITS -CPA 10-002 -Page 2 of 7 E. Residential Design Guidelines 2.0 Architectural Character 2.1 Cohesive Design E-2.1.1 Notes: E-2.1.1.1. Residential building designs are encouraged to create their own identity and character as an appropriate contribution to the organized development of attractive neighborhoods. E-2.1.2 Objectives: E-2.1.2.1. To encourage visually aesthetic residential building designs that promote quality architectural character and establish built environments that are compatible with existing adjacent and planned uses. E-2.1.3 Guidelines: E-2.1.3.1. Building designs should appropriately address building scale, mass and form and the use of materials, architectural elements and details to ensure a compatible and aesthetic contribution to neighborhood development. 7 1 2 7 T T ~~ ~~m°„+.,1 .a°~;..,, ,,l°~ ..l,,.a;,~.. T,,,~ ~ 1;.,.,;+°.a ~., -~~.7~rainxccixacrrcccr-ccc~r~rgrin" , ' rnvc-nrrrrcccrcv, E6~6~ti6i~,-A:"~~C+~TcmirTCp°ct~t~A~@pA~~6~rana~c£~12~ t~6 ~ ''~.TE-2.1.3.2. Design building facades that express architectural character and incorporate the ~tse--ef fundamental design principles, including but not limited to, composition, order, balance, rhythm, repetition, proportion, and scale, to create a unified building design. ~e r°'~*° *^ ^~'~~^°~* ~ra „a;.,^ • Desimall appropriate sides of buildings, including fagades that face roadways and drive aisles, public and common spaces, other buildings, and adjacent uses to create an attractive appearance and unify the building design with the consistent use of materials, elements, and color. tYILC~ ., „L,''~• v,R-EBZGGT'PL*Iev L,,,;~~'r, c.' r,~ A f f 7 E-2.1.3.43. Building designs should enhance public and common spaces, articulate aesthetic character, and provide human and pedestrian scale. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL EDITS -CPA 10-002 -Page 3 of 7 E-2.1.3.43.1. Design buildings to enhance the attractiveness and appeal of developments, define street presence, public and common spaces, and contribute to neighborhood identity. E-2.1.3.43.2. Incorporate human and pedestrian scale as integral components of the building design to enhance the attractiveness and appeal of buildings and residential areas. E-2.1.3.4. Where appropriate, use building design and architecture to promote wed-t~s° °~a ~'°~~°~ a°•~°'°„m°~*~ °~ aesthetically pleasing mixed-use developments within neighborhoods. E-2.1.3.4.1. Building designs are encouraged to use vertically integrated mixed-use structures and/or horizontal mixed-use forms to create compact developments, E. Residential Design Guidelines 2.0 Architectural Character 2.4 Architectural Elements E-2.4.1.Objectives: E-2.4.1.1. To promote attractive residential units that enhances the quality of neighborhoods and developments by integrating architectural elements and details with building designs. E-2.4.2. Guidelines: E-2.4.2.1. Use architectural elements and detailing on all appropriate facades, including, but not limited to, fenestration patterns, awnings, balconies, entries, porches, materials, ate-decorative or ornamental detailing, exposed trusses, roof brackets, window trim, arches and cornices to articulate facades, add interest and contribute to an aesthetic building character. This guideline applies to building facades facing roadway perimeter of the subdivision where the rear and side facades are viewed from the adjoining roadways. E-2.4.2.1.1. Design and articulate architectural elements using proportions, divisions, detailing, materials, textures, and colors that appropriately integrate these elements with the building design. E-2.4.2.1.2. Provide architectural elements and detailing that emphasize human scale throughout the building design as appropriate. E-2.4.2.1.3. Use architectural elements to articulate the fenestration of facades to create balance and order that contribute to the quality and architectural character of the building. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL EDITS -CPA 10-002 -Page 4 of 7 E-2.4.2.1.4. Create visually balanced facades. Symmetry is not necessary to achieve a balanced design; however, balance is achieved through the thoughtful placement and design (size, scale, proportion and detailing) of windows, doors, and other openings in the facade. E-2.4.2.2. Clearly define and articulate building entries and connect them to roadways and pedestrian walkways. Where appropriate, primary building entries should face roadways or adjacent public space. E-2.4.2.3. Residential buildings adjacent to roadways and public space should strategically locate key elements as focal points within the design to enhance architectural character. E-2.4.2.3.1. Focal elements should emphasize building corners, entries, adjacent public spaces, or other such features that enhance the building character or adjacent pedestrian environments. E-2.4.2.4. Where appropriate, windows should be placed on all elevations and detailed to provide articulation and avoid blank walls. The placement, size, proportions, and details of windows should contribute to the architectural character of the building. E-2.4.2.5. Multifamily stairwells should be integrated with the building design and provide residents protection from the weather. Use durable materials that contribute to the architectural character. E-2.4.2.5.1. Multifamily structures are encouraged to use internal circulation and stairwells to access individual residential units. E. Residential Design Guidelines 2.0 Architectural Character 2.5 Materials E-2.S.1. Objectives: E-2.5.1.1. To ensure that materials used for residential development promote and establish an architectural character that contributes to the aesthetic qualities of neighborhoods and protects adjacent property values. E-2.5.2. Guidelines: E-2.5.2.1. Buildings with facades that face multiple roadways and/or public spaces should use consistent material combinations, quality, and detailing to unify the building design. E-2.5.2.2. Use complementary material combinations that contribute to a cohesive building design. Use materials from the following basic groups: wood (simulated wood material), masonry, concrete, metal, and glazing. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL EDITS -CPA 10-002 -Page 5 of 7 '~ S 221 C'ralort ~ ,,,,.-«L.;«.,~:,.« *L,.,~ °«,„1,,,~:.~°~ ., ~;.,' 1, a ,.~~ «,.~'~' .. end r~l : ~..,e~ LL L.11. fl°a „«^t,;~°^+„« i ~.^ ^~° ^ii ~ ^a° - V,.L Kl Vlll LLJV LLAS {;1Zi1 E-2.5.2.2.1. Use well-detailed, proportioned, and durable materials that weather and age gracefully, adding to the architectural character over time. Avoid non-durable materials that deteriorate quickly and require frequent maintenance or replacement. E-2.5.2.2.2. Provide pattern, texture, and detail in the building design and distinguish field materials from accent materials to create interest and variety in facade design and establish an attractive architectural character. E-2.5.2.3. Where materials transition or terminate, provide detailing to express the natural appearance of the material. (For example, stone, or stone-like products, should convey the appearance of mass and should not appear as a thin veneer.) E-2.5.2.4. Incorporate material and color changes as integrated details of the building design; maintain architectural integrity and promote a quality appearance and character. E-2.5.2.4.1. When large wall areas are proposed, architectural embellishments should be used to reduce monotony. E-2.5.2.4.E-2. Vinyl siding may be appropriate ~ r ^^^°«*~ „«a *^ if it creates interest in the design b~~ a mix of material patterns (e.~. board and batten, horizontal and vertical lap, shake or shingles), colors and accented corner op sts. E-2.5.2.4.3. The use of masonry as a material accent should be applied to 50 percent of the available wall length at a minimum height of 24 inches. (Available wall length does not include garage openings.) E-2.5.2.5. Use colors that complement the use of building materials and support innovative and good design practices. E-2.5.2.5.1. The use of subtle, neutral, and natural tones of field materials should complement accent colors and materials. The use of deep earth tones or saturated colors to distinguish building facades should enhance the building design and be compatible with adjacent structures. E-2.5.2.5.2. The use of intensely bright and fluorescent colors, as well as widespread use of saturated hues without complementary colors, materials, and accents, is discouraged. E-2.5.2.5.3. Materials or colors with high reflectance, such as metal or reflective glazing should be reviewed with the Planning Staff to minimize glare on roadways, public spaces, and adjacent uses and determine appropriateness. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL EDITS -CPA I0-002 -Page 6 of 7 E-2.5.2.5.4. Residential structures should use a cohesive color scheme featuring a minimum of two field colors, a trim color and a front door color. Garage door colors should coincide with this scheme or the material palette of the structure. SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. 4~-- ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ,?~ day of 2010. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this .Z~ day of 2010. APPROVED: ~r...../~~ • ..~. Mayor; y de Weerd ATTEST: \\\\~ ~„~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~, ~~ ~,~ ~~~~~\\\~~ ~F M~~j©~~'L~~~~% ~ ~~ rF By: ~ o aycee Holman, City Clerk _ $E~I, .s COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT -DESIGN MANUAL EDITS -CPA 10-002 -Page 7 of 7