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Home My WebLink About03-51 - Amending City's Residential Design GuidelinesRESOLUTION NO. 03-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF COSTA MESA RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa adopted the City of Costa Mesa Residential Design Guidelines on May 7, 2001 and subsequently amended them on June 18, 2001; and WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa Residential Design Guidelines promote design excellence in new residential construction. WHEREAS, the proposed amendments expand the Residential Design Guidelines' purpose and includes additional guidelines related to second -story to first -story percentages, second -story side setbacks, and integration of second - story construction. WHEREAS, the proposed amendments were reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Costa Mesa Environmental Guidelines, and were found to be exempt. WHEREAS, on March 10 and May 27, 2003, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the Residential Design Guidelines amendments. WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held August 18, 2003 by the City Council with all persons having been given the opportunity to be heard both for and against the proposed amendments; and W HERAS, this City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City that said Amendments to the Residential Design Guidelines be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Costa Mesa City Council does hereby adopt the Residential Design Guidelines, as amended, which are attached to this resolution as Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Residential Design Guidelines, as amended by this resolution, apply only to residential development projects that have not received final zoning approval prior to the effective date of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provision of the Residential Design Guidelines, as amended by this resolution, shall take effect the same date Ordinance 03-8 becomes effective. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18" day of August, 2003. n C."L Mayor of t e City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM Depp City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) as CITY OF COSTA MESA ) I, JULIE FOLCIK, 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. 0303=51 was duly and regularly�passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 18 day of August, 2003, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Monahan, Steel, Cowan, Mansoor, Schea£er NOES: Mone ABSENT: Mone IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 1 e day of August, 2003. 7d��w Deputy qVClerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa Residential Design Guidelines City of Costa Mesa Dev. Services Dept. Planning Division (714) 7545245 Residential Design Guidelines The City of Costa Mesa Planning Division 2n° Floor, 77 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92628 (714) 754-5245 www.d.costa-mesa.ca ms Adopted May 7, 2001 Amended June 18, 2001 Amended August 18, 2003 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Table of Contents Purpose........................................................................ Approval Procedures.................................................... Second -Story to First -Story Percentage ....................... Other Building Mass and Form Considerations............ Second -Story Side Setback ......................................... Elevation Treatments ................................................... RoofForms................................................................... Window Placement....................................................... Integration of Second -Story Construction ..................... Site Planning Considerations .................................... osta Mesa Residential Design Guidelines Purpose These Residential Design Guidelines are intended to promote design excellence in new residential construction. The 2000 General Plan includes the following policies related to residential development: CD -7A.1 Ensure that new and remodeled structures are designed in architectural styles which reflect the City's diversity, yet are compatible in scale and character with existing buildings and natural surroundings within residential neighborhoods. Develop and adopt design guidelines for residential development. CD -7A.2 Preserve the character and scale of Costa Mesa's established residential neighborhoods; where residential development or redevelopment is proposed, require as a condition of approval that it is consistent with the prevailing character of existing development in the immediate vicinity, and that it does not have a substantial adverse impact on the adjacent areas. In view of these policies, the City of Costa Mesa encourages architectural diversity that considers the existing neighborhood character and anticipated trends and development. It is recognized that there will be instances when these guidelines may yield an unsatisfactory design or the applicant may propose a design that meets the intent of these design guidelines but not the specific criteria. In these instances, overriding consideration will be given to meeting the intent of the Residential Design Guidelines and promoting design excellence. These Residential Design Guidelines are intended to implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the 2000 General Plan as they relate to residential development. To achieve this, all residential construction shall be subject to the following architectural design guidelines, as appropriate, with the exception of single -story construction in an R1 zone. It should be noted that these design guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the City of Costa Mesa Zoning Cade, which provides numerous development standards that are applicable to new residential construction and additions. Please consult the Planning Division for appropriate zoning information. 2. Approval Procedures Unless stated otherwise, deviations from these guidelines shall require the approval of a Minor Design Review. A Minor Design Review is a discretionary review process that requires approval by the Zoning Administrator. The City provides public notice in the form of a mailing to all property owners within 500 feet of your property and a posting of a notice on the property. osti Residential Design Guidelines 3. Second -Story to First -Story Percentage 1. Second -story floor areas that exceed 50% of the first -story floor area will require approval of a Minor Design Review. 2. Second -story floor areas should not exceed 80% of the first -story floor area (including garage area, if attached). 3. Single -story areas with vaulted ceilings that exceed 15 feet in height shall be counted as a two-story area for the second -story to first -story percentage calculation. In instances where the second -story floor area exceeds 50% of the first -story floor area, the Zoning Administrator, through a Minor Design Review, may grant an exception if the vaulted area provides articulation and transitioning between the first and second story. 4. Other Building Mass and Form Considerations 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. Structures having dwelling units attached side-by-side should avoid the long -row effect by consisting of no more than 6 dwelling units. The Planning Division may approve alternative designs, which accomplish the same purpose. 4. Consideration shall be given to the effect of proposed development on the light, air, and privacy of adjacent properties. Please see the following photographs for examples of inappropriate and appropriate building mass and form. 5 ost Residential Design Guidelines Appropriate Massing and Form P-5: Variation in rooflines and horizontal P-6: Variable rooflines, porches, and articulation of elevations creates greater balconies provide relief along facades. P-7: Combinations of hipped and gable P-8: Recesses in building plane provide visual ended roofs are appropriate. relief. osfa Mesa Residential Design Guidelines Architectural Elements P-9: Architectural enhancement through P-10: The use of dormer elements and variation in detailing is encouraged. Note the Palladian windows add interest to the front use of shutters, decorative porch supports, and side elevations. stone accents around the garage. 7. Roof Forms 1. Variation in roof forms, orientation and pitch are encouraged to provide visual interest. 2. 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. 3. The maximum building height of 27 feet, as specified in the Zoning Code, will only be allowed for structures with sloped -roof designs. Structures proposed to have a flat roof, for either the entire structure or a portion thereof, should be designed to be consistent with the bulk and scale of the structures in the surrounding neighborhood, and overall height of the portion of the structure where the flat roof is proposed should not exceed 22 feet. 0