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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5293 RESOLUTION ,NO. 5293 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING DESIGN REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PROPERTIES WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby adopts the following resolution pursuant to Ordinance 1833, for the property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto. SECTION 2. In order to promote and maintain the revitalization of the downtown area, and to properly integrate development of properties within the downtown revitalization area to one another and with adjoining commercial and residential properties, and to promote the full and proper utilization of properties within this area, the following regulations are hereby imposed on the properties indentified in Ordinance No. 1833, pursuant to the zoning regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code and subject to this resolution and Ordinance No. 1833: 1. DESIGN REVIEW A. INTENT AND PURPOSE. The design review process is intended to encourage site and structural developments which exemplify the best professional design practices. The excessive similarity or dissimilarity, inappropriateness or poor quality of design in the exterior appearance of site and structural developments erected within the Downtown Revitalization Area or in the development and maintenance of sites or structures, landscaping, signs, and general appearance affects the desirability of the immediate commercial area and neighboring residential uses. -1- 5293 B, .'The design review procedure is established to. improve. the visual quality of. the area; encourage individual identity for ,specific uses and structures; .to.encourage a distinct community identity; to enhance the property values within the Downtown Revitalization Area and surrounding neighborhoods; to respect each individual site and its environmental qualities; and to minimize the adverse visual impacts resulting from unplanned, unrelated and poorly designed developments. C. This design review process is intended to supplement. existing City Ordinances, not replace them.' 2. ARCHITECTUAL CONSIDERATIONS A. RELATIONSHIP OF ADJOINING DEVELOPMENT. Composition of masses, colors, textures, open space, circulation and signs shall be harmonious within the site and between properties within and outside the, area. B. DESIGN CONSISTENCY. The design treatment of all of a building's elevations shall be consistent. C. MATERIALS. Exterior building materials should be selected from the following on the basis of desired appearance and. the prevailing materials scheme of adjacent or compatible buildings. (1). Masonry (a). Unpainted new and used brick. (b). Quarry tile consisting of natural clay colors. ec). Stucco with integral or painted. color consistent with these regulations. -2- 5293 (2). Wood (a). The use of wood in a vertical or 0 horizontal pattern is appropriate for limited use on window/door trims and building surfaces as an accent. (b) . Wherever possible, wood should be painted, sealed, or stained to preserve and enhance its natural characteristics. (3). Metal (a), Metal finishes should be used at a minimum, and limited to window and doorway mu 11 ions. (b). Metal finishes should be harmonious in color and texture, with the other materials which are used in the building. (4) . Awnings (a). Metal and glossy vinyl awnings shall not be permitted. (b). Awning shapes and colors shall be subject to design review. (5) . Glazing (a). Reflective or dark tinted glass shall not be used on ground floor window areas. (b). Window areas above the ground floor may use reflective or dark tinted glass, provided that such glazing is compatible -3- 5293 with the existing or proposed building and the other structures within the immediate area.. (c). Not less than 50% of the ground floor building street frontage shall be glazed. Cd). Exterior window and/or door security bars shall not be permitted. D. COLORS. Colors should be selected from the following tables on the basis of desired appearance and the prevailing color scheme of adjacent or compatible buildings. The colors which are set forth in the following tables are from the Ameritone color palette, a universally used system, that can be matched by other paint manufacturers. (1). Base Colors. One or more of the base colors shall be used on the majority of each of the building's elevations: BASE COLORS RIPE LEATt'ER OPK ClfSTNIJT JlNTI QUE WeER OLIVE BIVnN BRJ"N Bro'{ZE M]"N '2J1JA 288A 293A 29IJA ')Sf)A 297A OLIVE JAVA CtMVM SlM'M AOOBE VIKING OO,N BIV,\I'j TM GAAY '2JLlC 288C 293C 29llC 295C 297C I , FlAX COLO~ tECCA PJlJ,.a1m: S'lU\'E OiIrPJlEE ; BEIGE BEIGE 27l€ 2&SE 293E 294E 295E 297E 1'W'lE lXlESKIN ~ rM1TllIOr:tn. , SOFT rarTRAL i GlO. (Jl.EJl}\ l\OOY TUff ! '2J4G 288G 293G 294G 295G 297G -4- 5293 (2). Accent Colors. Accent colors for highlighting architectural details, cornices, window as well as door trim and graphics and signage bands shall be selected from. the following table: ACCENT COLORS' I PflJFOltID I ~O:;]'EF.EY I CAAf},~AY I RIPE BLli BLUE . Oll VE 2fi1'< 2fJJB 26S4 ' 2J1JA I ~ t~i\Jl\TIlI", ~ 282A IRD~I~1 (DLD 2l7B PE??ER lEATr'.El< PEACH RED OO"ji BPA'IDY 28CA 28&A 289A PPAIRIE OAK I GiESTIMf I TUNIC~' R SUNSET EKO"W, (DLD BKO,\Ti 'E2A 29304 29IJA 2958 297A THESE COLORS, HAVE BEEN SELECTEO FROM THE MERITONE COLO~ PALETTE. A UIIIVERSAlLY USEO SYSTEM, THAT CAN BE MATCHEO BY OTHER PAIIIT ~.ANUFACTURERS ANa OISTRIB. UTORS. THE USE OF THESE COLORS AS PART OF THE DD~N- TO~:I COLOR PALETTE IS IIOT INTENDED TO BE AN ErIDORSE. MEIlT OF THE AMERITD:IE SYSTEM. AL TERNATlVE SELEC- TIOIlS, H~.EVER. SHOULD BE AN APPROVED EQUAL IN TERMS OF COLOR RAt.GE ANa HUE., E. ROOFS. Special emphasis shall be given to the harmonious composition of roofs as viewed from public areas, living areas and offices. Light colored gravel roofs shall be prohibited, Where more than one roofing material is used, one type of style, and color shall predominate throughout each cluster or group of buildings. F. EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT. Exterior equipment, including but not limited to antennas, dish antennas and air conditioners shall be screened from public view. Roof mounted whip antennas used for radio communication are exempt from this requirement provided they are installed in accordance with plans approved iri writing by the Director of Planning. -5- 5293 G. OPEN SPACE. The pattern, form, and relationship of open spaces. and their landscape treatment shall be developed as a harmonious composition complementing the architectural composition of the building, site, and relationship to the.adjacent properties; H. PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION. Wherever posssib1e, pedestrian circulation walkways shall be separated from vehicular driveways and parking areas. I. UTILITIES. All utility lines shall be placed underground, utility equipment shall be underground, within buildings, or enclosed within decorative solid screens.or dense landscaping. J. PARKING. Parking areas shall comply with the following; (1). Unenclosed parking lots are not to be located at street intersections. (2). Parking located under buildings shall not be visible at grade from surrounding properties or from adjoining public rights-of-ways. (3). Parking structures shall provide not less than 42" high solid screening of vehicles. K. LIGHTING. All exterior lighting which may be provided for a building or parking area shall be designed to be an insegra1 part of the project, and shall complement the design of the area in. which it is located. L. ADVERTISING SIGNS. Advertising signs shall conform to the following: (1). Lettering Styles - Lettering styles on signs within Downtown Revitalization Area shall be -~ 5293 selected from. the following' permitted styles: Barnum, P1aybi11,Baskervi11e, Benton Bold, Century Schoolbook Bold, Clarendon, Consort Bold, Bookman Demi, Gothic Bold. The Director of. Planning or designated deputy may permit other lettering styles which are similar to and consistent with the above styles. (2); Lettering .Sizes - Lettering sizes on signs within the DRA shall not exceed twenty (20) inches in height or be less than three (3) inches in height. (3). Logos - Logos covering no more than one-third (1/3) of the sign area shall be permitted and shai1 be constructed .of permitted materials as specified in this Section.. (4). Sign Materials - All signs in the DRA shall be constructed of one or a combination of the following materials and shall complement the materials of the building which it identifies: wood, metal, brick. (5). Color - Colors of signs shall be comp~tib1e and harmonious with the color scheme of the building which the sign identifies. (6). Illumination - Externally illuminated signs shall be permitted subject to the following conditions: -]- 5293 (a). Wall, projecting or freestanding ~igns shall be illuminated with gooseneck lights, or concealed ground lights. (b) . Wall signs with open neon tubes may be permitted. (c). Internally illuminated signs shall not be permitted. Cd). Portable and wheeled signs shall not be permitted .. (7). Location - WaIf signs and projecting signs', shall not be located higher than 3S feet above the nearest adjacent curb elevation. 3. DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE A. ADMINISTRATIVE ACT. All acts performed by City officers under the provisions of this Division shall be construed as administrative acts performed for the purpose of assuring compliance with the intent and purpose of this Resolution and Ordinance 1833. B. PRELIMINARY REVIEW. Prior to the submission of building plans for plan check or application for issuance of a building 1 permit for any new structure, addition to any existing structure, exterior alteration to any existing structure, or the exterior painting of an existing structure, an application for plan review shall be submitted to the Planning Department. No building permit shall be issued until the plan review is approved in accordance with this Resolution. C. APPLICATION. An application for a plan approval shall be made to the Planning Department on the prescribed application forms. -8- 5293 Incomplete application forms shall not be accepted for filing. Complete application forms shall be consecutively numbered and shall become part of the permanent pfficial records of the City which shall contain copies of all actions;pettaini~g thereto. Application forms for plan approval ., .. -" '" shall be obtained from-the Planning Department. D. INFORMATION REQUIRED. An application for plan approval shall contain the following information-and material; provided, however, that the Director of Planning may accept such less comprehensive information and material, -as is sufficient in his opinion to depict the unique characteristics oi the'site ~nd its proposed development and use. (1). Completed application form. (2). Two copies of dimensioned plot plan drawings at a sufficient scale and detail as to clearly illustrate the proposed project and use of the property. (3). Two copies of elevation drawings at a sufficient scale and detail as to clearly illustrate the external appearance of each side of the proposed project or improvement. (4). Materials and/or color samples, or sufficient information to show that the proposed project or improvement complies with the requirements of this Resolution. (5). Such other statistical or graphic information or material as may be desired by the applicant or required by the Director pf Planning to depict -~ 5293 unique characteristics of the site and the proposed project or improvement and its relationship to adjacent developments. E. RELATIONSHIP TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DESIGN REVIEW. The design review process required by this Resolution does not replace the design review requirement of the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to the Central Redeve10ment Plan. City/Agency staff shall attempt, in so far as possible, to combine the design review. processes. F. FILING FEE. There shall not be any fee collected for the filing of plans for approval pursuant to this Resolution. G. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REVIEW, FINDINGS AND ACTION. Upon the receipt in proper form of any application for a plan approval filed pursuant to this Division, the Planning Department shall schedule a meeting with the applicant or the applicant's representative to review the plans for conformance with the provisions of this Resolution. The Planning Departments meeting shall be held not more than ten (10) working days following the receipt of the completed application. Plans which are found to be in compliance with the provisions of this Resolution shall be approved in writing by the Planning Director or his designated deputy within five (5) working days following the meeting. Plans which are found not to be in compliance with the provisions of this Resolution shall not be approved, and the applicant shall be given a list in writing within five (5) working days of the meeting of the specific findings as to the areas of non compliance. H. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA. The review and approval of plans and proposals by the Planning Department pursuant to the authority of this Resolution is intended to assure that a building, development or -10- 5293 physical improvement is designed and located in a manner which will best satisfy the purpose and intent of design review and the following criteria: (1). General site considerations, including site layout, open space, orientation and location of buildings, vehicular access, circulation and parking, setbacks, height, walls fences, public safety and similar elements have been designed to provide ,a desirable environment for the development.. (2). General architectural considerations, including the character, Bca1e, and quality of the design, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials, colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting and signing, and similar elements have been incorporated in order to insure the compatibility of this development with its design concept and the character of adjacent buildings. (3). General landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage of plant materials, provisions for irrigation, maintenance and protection of landscape areas and similar elements have been considered to insure visual relief, to complement buildings and structures, and to -11- 5293 provide an attractive environment for the enjoyment of the public. (4). Advertising signs shall be reviewed for the following: dimensions, colors, materials, type faces, symbols, location and relationship to buildings and other signs in the immediate area. In approving a design review plan, the Planning Department shall have the authority to impose such conditions as it deems necessary to protect the best interest of the surrounding neighborhood and the public health, safety and welfare in line with the standards set forth in this Resolution. I. APPEAL. Appeals from the Planning Department's decision shall be made in writing to the City Council. Said appeal shall be made in writing and delivered to the City Clerk within five (5) working days of the Planning Department's' decision. Upon receipt in proper form of an appeal from the Planning Department's decision, the City Clerk shall fix a time and place for consideration of the application by the City Council to be held not less than ten (10) nor more than forty (40) calendar days following the receipt of such appeal. J. EXPIRATION OF PLAN APPROVAL. If for a period of one (1) year, unless a shorter expiration period is specified as a condition of approval, any use authorized by any plan approval has not commenced, or has been, unused, abandoned or discontinued or the conditions have -12- 5293 ~ not been complied with, said plan approval shall become null and void and of no effect. K. EXTENSION OF PLAN APPROVAL. An extension of a plan approval, not to exceed an additional six (6) months, may be granted in writing by the Director of Planning upon the written 'request of an interested person filed with the Planning Department prior to the expiration of the plan approval. Said request shall set forth reasons supported by factual data why the plan approval has been unused, abandoned, discontinued .or the conditions not fully complied with.. No extension shall be granted unless the Planning Department finds the facts to be substantially as thus set forth and to constitute justifiable cause for such. extension. SECTION 3. The City Council finds and determines that the public health, safety and general welfare of the community require the adoption of this Resolution. It is determined that the various land use controls, and property regulations as set forth herein are substantially related to maintenance of Arcadia's environment, for the purpose of assuring that the appearance of structures will be compatible and harmonious with the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties. Design controls and aesthetic considerations will help maintain the beauty of the community, protect property values, and help assure protection from deterioration, blight, and unattractiveness all of which can have a negative impact on the environment of the community, effecting property values, and the quality of life which is characteristic of Arcadia. It is further determined that the purpose and function of this Resolution is consistent with the history of the City and continued efforts through various means to maintain the City's land use, -13- 5293 environmental, and economic goals and to assure perpetuation of both the psychological benefits and economic interests concomitant to an attractive, well maintained community. SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this resolution is for any reason held to 'be invalid by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. The Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section, .subsection, subdivision, sentence, ,clause, phrase, or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that anyone or more section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, c~ause, phrase, or portion thereof be declared invalid. SECTION 5. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of April, 1986. ~A?:~ ~J/Y/g- Mayor 0 the City of Arcadl~ AITEST: ~~~p~ City Clerk of the City of Arcadia -14- 5293 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN. Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5293 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the llitihday of April ,1986, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmen ~handle~ Gilb~ Harbicht, Lojeski and Young NOES: None ABSENT: None ~~~~~ City Clerk of the City of Arcadia -15- 5293