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Home My WebLink About01-29 - Adopting Residential Design Guidelines and Revised Wall, Fence, and Landscaping StandardsRESOLUTION NO. O % -,2 9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AND REVISED WALL, FENCE, AND LANDSCAPING STANDARDS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the City , Council gave first reading to Ordinance No. 01-16 on May 7, 2001, revising Title 13 of the Municipal Code with respect to residential development standards; and WHEREAS, the ordinance specifies that residential developments shall be consistent with design guidelines adopted by City Council resolution; and WHEREAS, consistency with the design guidelines will ensure that new residential development and additions to existing residences are compatible with neighboring and surrounding developments; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-81 on October 21, 1991, establishing design standards and specifications for walls, fences, and landscaping; and WHEREAS, modifications to design standards and specifications for walls, fences, and landscaping were included as part of Ordinance No. 01-16; and WHEREAS, on January 8, 2001, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council adoption of the Design Guidelines described in Exhibit "A", and modifications to the wall, fence, and landscaping standards described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Costa Mesa City Council does hereby adopt the residential design guidelines and modifications to wall, fence, and landscaping standards as described in attached Exhibits "A" and "B", respectively. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that adoption of residential design guidelines and modifications to wall, fence, and landscaping standards shall become effective upon second reading of Ordinance No. 01-16. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2001. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: M�4 e� - - �T � iz APPROVED AS TO FORM Deputy City Verk of the City of Costa Mesa — STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) 14-1t(CITY ATTORNEY COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA ) I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. Owas duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular m eting thereof, held on the 7th day of May, 2001. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 8th day of May, 2001. Deputy City Jerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Coun it of the City of Costa Mesa Exhibit "A" tali February 5, 2001 Proper design consideration for residential construction can create a visually attractive community that is sensitive to surrounding properties. To achieve this objective, all residential construction for which discretionary review is required shall be subject to the following architectural design guidelines: I. Building Mass and Form: 1. To enhance variety and interest, long, unbroken building facades should be avoided and offsets and building projections made an integral part of residential design. Providing individual and identifiable entries to units is also encouraged to add interest and variety to the streetscene. 2. Variety should be accomplished through variation in building heights and forms. 3. Variation in depth of floor plans to create interesting massing is encouraged. 4. Second story floor areas should not exceed 80% of the floor area of the first floor (including garage area). 5. Structures having dwelling units attached side by side shall avoid the long -row effect by consisting of no more than 6 dwelling units. Alternative designs which accomplish the same purpose may be approved by the Planning Division. 6. Consideration shall be given to the effect of proposed development on the light, air, and privacy of adjacent properties. P-1: Flat elevation facing the street. P-2: Stark rear elevation of attached building. yxn— i i rT� ,.✓ r-- l - r �, Awl r a v x I rg !s ru a xi � II��`� � f �r-�✓r" � f ; �. � 1� �� a '� No c � 11 k 6 S .... n r'.• rr e lop y rd II. Elevation Treatments: 7. Architectural projections are encouraged to provide visual focus and emphasize some aspect of design such as an entryway or major window. 8. Elevations with stepping forms both horizontally and vertically are encouraged to soften and provide transition to second -stories. 9. With emphasis on front and street -facing elevations, building elevations should incorporate enhanced detailing, which may include articulations, projections, and use of varied materials. 10. Elevations should incorporate multiple building planes and off -sets, and may include porches and patio covers and enhancement of exterior openings (doors/windows). P-9: Architectural enhancement through variation in detailing is encouraged. Note the use of shutters, decorative porch supports, stone accents around the garage. III. Roof Forms: P-10: The use of dormer elements and Palladian windows add interest to the front and side elevations. 11. Variation in roof forms, orientation and pitch are encouraged to provide visual interest. 12. Within development projects, single type or color roofing is not encouraged. Consideration of a variety of roof types and color tones provides relief from monotony and enhances the appearance of a neighborhood. IV. Window Placement: 13. Second -story windows shall incorporate off -sets to minimize direct views into the windows of existing, neighboring structures. 14. The use of screen landscaping to minimize privacy impacts should also be considered. V. Second -Story Additions: 15. Second -story additions to existing residential structures shall be designed to appear as though they were part of the original house construction, and shall be well integrated into the design of the existing structure. VI. Site Planning Considerations: 16. The location and orientation of all buildings shall be designed and arranged to preserve natural features by minimizing the disturbance to the natural environment. Natural features such as trees, groves, waterways, scenic points, historic spots or landmarks, bluffs or slopes shall be delineated on the site plan and considered when planning the location and orientation of buildings, open spaces, underground services, walks, paved areas, playgrounds, parking areas and finished grade elevations. EXHIBIT B city of castc+.Mosiw WALLS, FENCES, AND LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS R-1 ZONE: W j 10' I ----- . 36" maximum I j Section A -A wall/fence height I j • —•---------•—.—•---I 6' high I I wall/fence line ! I 6' high j 36" maximum j,lsy ! I wall/fence line I wall/fence height I y lr�3 CORNER LOT �M ccyI I j ♦ 35 ft. t (� c �s •r, t 0 ft. I ♦ ■ ■® ■ � ■ s ■ ♦ � � t i:C�( �irii`'` ` ('tP1�p�i`�i c�`lit SL ��.. ��.m�c;Y j� I � 35 ft. 25'— 27' CURB _j._._._._._._._._._._._.—.—._._.—.—.—._._....... ...... _._._.—.—._._., i STREET jllIJUIIUWW�VLII Height of walls, fences, .andlandscaping shall_conform_with Figure 1 (on reverse side of this hand out) to allow for visibility at intersections and driveways. NOTE: • Corner/street cutoffs may be increased or decreased by staff due to street design/configuration. • Any walls or fences exceeding the specified height limits require discretionary review and approval. • . Check with the Building Division for any additional requirements. R2 -MD, 112-1-11), & R-3 ZONES: Walls, fences, and landscaping shall conform to the standards and specifications for the R-1 zone. Exception: On corner lots, wall and fences in excess of 36" in height shall be set back 5 feet from the street side property line. COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ZONES: No fence or wall shall obscure the setback landscaping required adjacent to a public right-of-way. FIGURE 1 SECTION A -A 171171 Lj i zs- 1 Zs- mh nin WALL/. din/ FENCE W*5 ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION: NO. 01-29 on May 7, 2001 CLEAR FVISELffy OR x x � � GRADE