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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit B_Commercial Design Review Criteria_10 Club Circle Page | 1 Exhibit B 10 Club Circle Maroon Creek Club Clubhouse Administrative Commercial Design Review Commercial, Lodging, and Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines Site Planning & Streetscape 1.1 All projects shall provide a context study. Staff findings: The applicant has provided photos of the Maroon Creek Club property showing existing conditions and improvements along with a description and drawings of the proposed improvements. The proposed changes to the exterior of the Clubhouse building are consistent with existing conditions and uses of the property. Staff finds this criterion is met. 1.2 All projects shall respond to the traditional street grid. Staff findings: The alterations proposed to the Maroon Creek Club Clubhouse building will not alter the existing building orientations. Additionally, the size and layout of Maroon Creek Club is not intended to respond to a traditional street grid. The subject improvements are not located adjacent to a typical street found in the downtown core. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.3 Landscape elements (both hardscape and softscape) should complement the surrounding context, support the street scene, and enhance the architecture of the building. Staff findings: The proposed project does not include changes to landscape elements. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.4 Where there is open space on a site, reinforce the traditional transition from public space, to semi-public space to private space. Staff findings: There is no open public or semi-public space located on site. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.5 Maintain alignment of building facades where appropriate. Staff findings: The alignment of building facades will not change as part of the proposed scope of work. Staff finds this criterion is met. Page | 2 1.6 When a building facade is set back, define the property line. Review the context of the block when selecting an appropriate technique. Staff findings: The Maroon Creek Club building is significantly set back from the property line. The proposed building alterations will not impact the relationship of these buildings to the property line, nor will these alterations impact the context to the surrounding neighborhood. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Alleyways 1.7 Develop alley facades to create visual interest. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.8 Consider small alley commercial spaces, especially on corner lots or lots with midblock access from the street. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Parking 1.9 Minimize the visual impacts of parking. Staff findings: No changes to the parking area are proposed. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Building Mass, Height, and Scale 1.10 A new building should appear similar in scale and proportion with buildings on the block. Staff findings: The proposed exterior roof and siding changes will not impact the massing of the structure. The Clubhouse building isn’t located adjacent to other buildings. Staff finds this criterion met. 1.11 A minimum building height difference of 2-ft. from immediately adjacent buildings is required. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.12 On lots larger than 6,000 sq. ft., break up building mass into smaller modules. Staff findings: The proposed exterior siding and roof changes on the Clubhouse building will not increase the massing. Staff finds this criterion met. Page | 3 1.13 Development adjacent to a historic landmark should respond to the historic resource. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Street Level Design 1.14 Commercial entrances shall be at the sidewalk level and oriented to the street. Staff findings: This request does not involve any commercial entrances. The entrance to the Clubhouse building is not proposed to change. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.15 Incorporate an internal airlock or air curtain into first floor commercial space. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.16 Entries that are significantly taller or shorter than those seen historically or that conflict with the established scale are highly discouraged. Staff findings: No entry is proposed to be altered as part of this project. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.17 ATMs and vending machines visible from the street are prohibited. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Roofscape 1.18 The roofscape should be designed with the same attention as the elevations of the building. Staff findings: The proposed work only includes new roof materials. The proposed project does not affect any elevations. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.19 Use materials that complement the design of the building façade. Staff findings: The applicant intends to replace the wood shingle siding with horizontal shiplap siding. The materials will complement the design of the building façade. Staff finds this criterion met. 1.20 Incorporate green roofs and low landscape elements into rooftop design where feasible. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Page | 4 1.21 Minimize visibility of rooftop railings. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Materials & Details 1.22 Complete and accurate identification of materials is required. Staff findings: The applicant plans to use horizontal shiplap siding in lieu of the existing wood shingle siding. Staff finds this criterion met. 1.23 Building materials shall have these features: • Convey the quality and range of materials found in the current block context or seen historically in the Character Area. • Convey pedestrian scale. • Enhance visual interest through texture, application, and/or dimension. • Be non-reflective. Shiny or glossy materials are not appropriate as a primary material. • A material with an integral color shall be a neutral color. Some variation is allowed for secondary materials. Staff findings: There is no block context and the property is not located in an identified Character Area. The use of wood will complement what currently exists on the property. Staff finds these criterion met. 1.24 Introducing new material, material application, or material finish to the existing streetscape may be approved by P&Z if the following criteria are met [Not listed here]. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.25 Architecture that reflects corporate branding of the tenant is not permitted. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Lighting, Service and Mechanical Areas 1.26. The design of light fixtures should be appropriate to the form, materials, scale and style of the building. Staff findings: No exterior lighting is proposed at this time. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Page | 5 1.27 Trash and recycle service areas shall be co-located along an alleyway where one exists and screened from view with a fence or door. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.28 Design trash and recycle areas thoughtfully and within the style of the building, with the goal of enhancing pedestrian and commercial uses along alleys. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.29 Delivery areas shall be located along an alleyway where one exists. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.30 Mechanical equipment, ducts, and vents shall be accommodated internally within the building and/or co-located on the roof. Staff findings: Mechanical Equipment is not proposed to change. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.31 Minimize the visual impacts of utility connections and services boxes. Staff findings: No new utility connections or service boxes will be required as part of this project. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.32 Transformer location and size are dictated by City and utility company standards and codes. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Remodel 1.33 All remodel projects shall meet Standards 1.22 and 1.23 See standards 1.22 & 1.23 1.34 Consider updating windows, doors, and/ or primary entrances to better relate to the Character Area and pedestrian experience. Staff findings: Maroon Creek Club Clubhouse is not located within a Character Area. Additionally, this project only proposes to change the exterior siding and roofing. The pedestrian experience will not be changed. Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.35 Design alterations to relate to the existing building style and form that may remain. Page | 6 Staff findings: The proposed exterior changes relate to the existing building- the exterior will incorporate similar materials seen throughout the existing building. Staff finds this criterion met. 1.36 Incorporate elements that define the property line in accordance with Guideline 1.6. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. 1.37 Creative solutions that incorporate ADA compliance into the architecture are encouraged. Staff findings: Staff finds this criterion not applicable. Pedestrian Amenities This project does not trigger demolition. Staff finds all applicable criteria related to pedestrian amenities not applicable.