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Woodspring Suites Public Hearing Design Review (L15 -0042) <br />April 28, 2016 <br />Page 18 <br />1. Where simulated cladding materials (e.g. artificial stone to substitute for real stone, or painted fiber <br />reinforced plastics to substitute for painted wood) are used for reasons of economy, they should be <br />durable and closely match proportions, surface finishes, and colors of original materials. <br />Fiber cement siding designed to look like wood is proposed in two colors: a cedar color and a gray <br />color. The samples provided on the colors and materials board are textured and have variegated color <br />to simulate natural wood grain. The sunshades will be wrapped in Woodtone siding, which will be a <br />cedar color that is also variegated to simulate real wood. <br />2. Fiber - Cement or Cementitious Siding" Planks are an acceptable substitute for wood siding when used in <br />formats described above under "Wood ". To match the precedents of real wood siding in the area the <br />spacing of siding should not exceed 8 ". <br />Wood. Horizontal siding such as clapboard and tongue -in- groove; vertical siding such as board and <br />batten; and other horizontal sidings such as smaller wood shingles may be suitable. The larger, more <br />rustic styles of shakes should not be used. Trim elements should be used for all wood siding types. <br />Timber detailing and exposed bracing may be appropriate. <br />Details have not been provided on trim elements for the fiber cement siding. Staff recommends a <br />condition of approval to require trim elements, where fiber cement siding will be used, to be reviewed <br />as part of the building permit. <br />8. Windows <br />Ornamental framing and hardware should be used to provide a utilitarian opportunity for craftsmanship and <br />decoration. Window frames and sills should be designed to be prominent and substantial in order to enhance <br />openings and add additional relief. <br />Glazing was added to the front and rear entry areas to help provide daylight within internal spaces of the <br />building, as well as to facilitate views of the Green River from the back side of the building. Few window <br />details have been provided for the majority of the windows on the building. The applicant's Dec. 23rd response <br />letter states the following: <br />"Distinctive window treatments have been provided emphasizing the base and top where possible. The <br />lower level has standard window trim accented with a lower brick band while the upper level windows <br />have vertical trim elements connecting them together by means of detailed trim work or EIFSjoints." <br />"Windows in brick and EIFS will be recessed between 4 " -6" from the main fagade. Window scale is <br />appropriate for the use and oversized windows in guestrooms should be avoided especially at ground <br />level. Trim and EIFSjoints have been utilized to emphasize windows in each fagade material." <br />Staff recommends as a condition of approval to require additional window details as part of the building <br />permit so that window frames and sills are prominent and substantial in order to enhance openings and <br />provide additional relief. <br />9. Weather Protection <br />Design buildings with non - residential ground floor uses to provide pedestrian weather protection along adjacent <br />street front sidewalks and open spaces using awnings, canopies, or building overhangs such as porticos, covered <br />porches and arcades. Where building orientation to streets /open spaces is required for the applicable Corridor <br />Type, weather protection at least 6 feet in width along at least 75 percent of the facade must be provided. <br />22 <br />