Planning 2012-09-27 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET

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builclings and surrounclings, and str'uctur'e 7)r'o7)or'tions shall be to scale. Miscellaneous structures consist of a trash collection area, a bike rack for 4 bikes, a picnic area and a freestanding sign. The trash collection area and the base of the freestanding sign syill both be constructed from gray split face CMU block. While not described on the plans, the applicant discussed and shoves on Attachment B lighted sign boxes mounted to the tops of the awnings for the use of the three commercial tenants. b. The use oftivalls, fencing, planting, ber °ins, or° combinations of these shall accomplish screening ofser vice yarn's and otherhlaces that tencl to be unsightly. Screening shall be effective in tivinter° and sururner The east side of the property- has an existing chain link fence on the property- line that will remain. Ten feet of perimeter landscaping will screen and separate this project from that adjacent residence. The trash collection area spill be constructed from split face CMU block that swill mirror the gray color used on the base of the building. e Mechanical egiiihrvrent or other utiliril harcr'ware on roof gr-ouncl or' 8uilclings shall be sereenecr fr-orvr view. Screening shall be clesignecl as an integral7)art of the archrtectrfre (i.e., rarsec11)ara7)ers and frilly enclosed iincler roof) and lamiscahing. Mechanical equipment consists of heat exchangers and electrical boxes located on the east side of the building. Their location was included in the landscape plan with shiubbeiv used to screen them from view. The adjacent building to the syest backs to the project on this side and is further screened by a five foot tall cedar fence along the property- line. cl. Exterior lighting stanclarcls and fixtures shall be of a design aml size consistent with safeol, builcing architecture and acljacentarea. Lighting shall be shielclecl and restrained in design tivith no off site glare .~hill -over. Excessive brightness cover' brilliant color s shall not be used unless clear °lv demonstrated to be integr °al to building architecture. Site lighting is provided on the building and from the tivo streetlights on the public right -of -way. The project involves installing one nest' streetlight. Light levels are shosyn on Attachment C; the building mounted lighting does not spill onto adjacent properties. The building mounted light fixture is shown on Attachment D. In addition to the specific criteria of the Board ofArehiteetural Review, 7)ro7)osecl cIevelo7)nwnt rvrustshow consistency with adohtedhlans and regulations (18.100.030 TMC.) Below are the .tihecificholicies from the adopted Comprehensive Plan that relate to the location of the 1)rol)osal. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES B. RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL CENTER (RCC) ZONE Goal 7.7: 'Residential Conwwreial Centers that bring srvuill eorvuvrereial concentrations into existing residential neighbor °hoods to improve existing residential areas tivhile lvrovichriglvroclucts and services to nearby residents 1. The Clevelolvrnent achieves alveclestrian transition between buildings, streets and acrjacentivrolverties (7.7.5). Sidewalks are created across the public frontage and pedestrian paths connect the sidewalk to the building and each commercial space. 2. The development incorporates small -scale pedestrian amenities such as benches and canopies, to convey the impression of a residential center and community focal point (7.7.8). A picnic bench is includes in the recreation space, syhich is located in front of the building. The picnic bench and the entire recreation area is not fenced in and intended to be available to both residents and employees and guests of the commercial spaces. SM Page 7 of 10 0.920 2012 Z: DCD n Clerk's PC Laserfiche Packet 09 -27 -12 L12 -019 Design Review Staff Report FIN aLdocx 13