Planning 2017-06-22 Item 4 - Foster High School Expansion and Birth to Kindergarten - Attachment E: Design Review Staff Report for Original Foster High School (8/25/1989)

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STAFF REPORT to tl( Planning Commission 8( .,'•SPE, 89 -7 -DR, 89 -1 -CUP: FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL Page 10 The interior of the parking areas contains adequate landscaping except for the pedestrian walkway area. 4. BUILDING DESIGN a. Architectural style is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on quality of its design and relationship to its surroundings. b. Buildings should be to appropriate scale and in harmony with permanent neighboring developments. C. Building components- such as windows, doors, eaves, and parapets should have good proportions and relationship to one another. Building com- ponents and ancillary parts shall be consistent with anticipated life of structure. d. Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. e. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or build- ings should be screened from view. f. Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards, and all exposed accessories should be harmonious with build- ing design. g. Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects should be avoided. Variety of detail, form and siting should be used to provide visual interest. The (2) structures while housing substantially different activities are harmon- ious in design. They are separated approximately 55 feet by a wide, paved out- door walkway between the (2) structures which provides for both pedestrians as well as service (and if necessary, emergency) vehicles. They are linked by an enclosed second story walkway which provides protection during cold and /or inclement weather. The peak roof design, while adding to the height of the structures along both public streets, does soften the traditional "institutional" appearance typically associated structures of this type and size. In addition, the variety of heights in the (2) structures and types of coverings (the canopy over the second story interior walkways) also provide visual interest and avoid the "institutional' appearance. The mechanical equipment is concealed beneath the peaked roof portions of the (2) structures. The use of brick on the street facades (42nd and 144th) provide a measure of compatibility with both existing and future residential development. The predominant earthtone colors of the brick veneer (brown, red, and tan with a blue accent) and stucco (light tan or gray) and the off -white color of the metal roof will be harmonious and compatible with existing residential develop- ment. (Color renderings with specific details on the colors have been submit- ted and will be available at the public hearing.) 120