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c) Building components, such as tivinclotivs, doors, eaves, parape stairs and decks shall be integrated into the overall <br />building design. Particular enil)hasis shall be given to harnronious proportions of these eonrponents with those of ac#aeent <br />developments. Building components and ancillary parts shall be consistent tivith the anticipated life of the structure. <br />Staff's Response: The building components are appropriate for the building design. Design elements include shingles and two <br />sizes of lap siding. Homes have contrasting trim around the iwindoiws and doors. Horizontal banding separates the first stol <br />from the half stmt' above. The cottage ordinance requires that all homes have front porches with minimum dimensions of <br />eight feet on all sides. <br />d) The overall color scheme shall tivork to reduce building prominence and shall blend in tivith the natural environment. <br />Staff's Response: The color palette is a variety of earth tones that harmonize with the natural environment and integrate <br />together. Five color schemes are proposed and include a body accent color and trim color. The color palette is shown <br />as Attachment G. <br />e) Monotony ofdesign in single or° multiple builclingprojects shall be cn>oiclecl. 1'ariett' ofcletail,,for °rn d an siting shall be <br />usecl to provide visual interest. Other r�ronotonous flat walls and uniforIn vertical planes of individual buildings shall <br />be broken up with building nrodulation, stairs, decks, railings, and focal entries. Multiple building develol)n7ents shall use <br />siting and additional architectural variety to avoid inappropriate repetition of building designs and appearance to <br />surrounding properties. <br />Staff's Response: The proposed thirty homes consist of four models, nine elevations and a palette of five color schemes. The <br />buildings each have trim, front porches, are sided in a variety of treatments including shingles and horizontal lap siding. Roof <br />pitch, windows, decks, and porches are varied between homes but complimentaiv to each other. In order to add variety and <br />avoid repetition the same model is never adjacent to itself. <br />3. Landscape and Site Treatment <br />a) Existing nutzrral topographic patter °ns and significant vegetation shall be reflected in project design tivhen they contr °ibute <br />to the natur -al beauty of the area or are important to defining neighborhood identity or a sense ofplace. <br />Staff's Response: The natural topography is essentially flat. Significant trees are retained where possible. The entrance to the <br />project was designed to preserve the existing mature Cedar tree. <br />b) Landscape treatinent shall enhance existing natural and architectZral feat2fres, help separate public fiord private spaces, <br />strengthen vistas and irnpor °tantvietivs, provide shade to moderate the affects of lar��e pcn>ed areas, and break up visual <br />n7 ass. <br />Staff's Response: Landscaping is used to soften the edges and reinforce the small town character of this development. Front <br />yards are planted with a mix of trees, shrubs, grasses, and groundcover. Along the public and private street, a landscape strip <br />with street trees separates the sidewalk from the street. Landscaping in the common areas will be maintained by the <br />homeowner's association; within the private yards the landscaping will be the responsibility of the individual resident. <br />c) Walk>ti parking spaces, terraces, and other paved areas shall pron7ote sated' and provide an inviting and stable <br />appearance. Directpedestrian linkages to the p2fblrc Street, to on -Site recreation areas, and to adlacentpublic recreation <br />areas shall be provided. <br />Staff's Response: The public frontage is defined by a five foot perimeter landscape strip, which shall be planted with grass <br />and street trees thirty feet on center. Six foot sidewalks are provided along Militaiv Road and South 140 Street. Five foot <br />separated sidewalks line the interior private streets. A four foot paved path separates the common open spaces from the homes <br />and connects the detached parking garages to the homes. A four foot paved walking path is shown from South 14( Street <br />along the church property and the east side of the development and connects to a gravel path on the school property. <br />d) Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties shall be provided. <br />Staffs Response: There are no landscaping requirements for diwelling units in the LDR zone and the cottage ordinance does <br />not include specific landscape standards. However, extensive landscaping is included in this project. A heavy landscape <br />border is created between the project and the veterinaiy clinic and between the project and the church to provide a visual <br />buffer. A more transparent and natural landscaped edge separates the project from the elemental- school. <br />4. Miscellaneous Structures <br />Stacy- MacGregor Pa 111 of 19 09 142011 <br />2H Cottages at Riverton B aR Staff Reportdoc <br />1 <br />