Memo by Planning 3/24 CCMarch 24, 2014
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bill Parsons, Associate City Planner
CC: Bill Nary, City Clerk, Justin Lucas; Perry Palmer; Project File
RE: Centre Point Square Subdivision (PP-13-042 and MDA-13-025)
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members,
On March 18, 2014, the City Council continued the Centre Point Square Subdivision and
directed Staff to bring forth new development agreement provisions that address:
1) Traffic calming for E. Picard Lane; and
2) Specific design criteria for the single family dwellings.
On March 20, 2014, I met with the applicant and the Fire Marshall, Perry Palmer, to
discuss the above mentioned items. As a result of that meeting, Staff proposes the
following development agreement provisions for your consideration.
1) The applicant shall construct chicanes) within E. Picard Lane subject to the
requirements of the Fire Marshall. The chicanes) shall be designed and certified
by a licensed traffic engineer. This documentation shall be submitted with a final
plat application.
2) All single family dwellings (detached and attached) within the proposed
development shall obtain certificate of zoning compliance and administrative
design review approval. All dwellings within the development shall incorporate
articulation and modulation through changes in materials, color, fenestration and
architectural elements (horizontal and vertical) to break up monotonous wall
planes and roof lines in a manner that incorporates design features such as, but not
limited to, the following:
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• Composite roofing (no metal);
• Provide at a minimum, two (2) siding materials (e.g. stucco, board and
batten, cedar shake and horizontal lap);
• Stone and/or brick wainscot/accents;
• Covered front porches and/or enclosed patios in accord with the approved
elevations;
• Decorative trim, shutters, corbels, pop-outs, front porch columns and
dormers;
• Four (4) distinct color schemes in earth tone colors;
• Each dwelling shall have its own distinct exterior elevations to avoid a
monotonous design within the development; and
• Each buildable lot shall be landscaped in accord with sheet L1.01. Minor
deviations to the landscape plan may be approved during CZC and DES
review provided the proposed changes to the plantings do not decrease in
number or size.
If the City Council believes additional development agreement provisions are
necessary, staff recommends a clear outline of the required changes.