A. Review Of Applications: The architectural design review commission shall review applications for design approval of new construction, alterations, additions, or renovations to existing buildings or structures and shall have the power to conditionally approve, or disapprove all such requests. The decisions will be based on the following criteria:
1. Architectural merit.
2. Proportion.
3. Openings.
4. Pattern.
5. Spacing.
6. Accessory features.
B. Building Design: The overall design of the structure and its site shall not adversely affect the present or potential development of the nearby properties or the traffic pattern on abutting streets by virtue of the type of structure, its placement on the lot, or the location of parking and driveway access areas. The building design shall integrate building functions (e.g., entryways, stairways and mechanical areas) with building elements (e.g., tower, projecting wall, recess, canopy, angular orientation, and change in building material). The building design shall avoid large, unadorned facades and monotonous repetition of unrelated or inappropriate detail.
C. Undesirable Elements: Elements that should be minimized or avoided include:
1. Square, "boxlike" structures.
2. Large blank, unarticulated wall surfaces.
3. Highly reflective surfaces.
4. Metal siding on the main facade.
5. Gray concrete precision block walls.
6. Plastic siding.
7. Primary, bright, or fluorescent colors.
D. Building Openings: Door openings shall be protected, shaded and articulated with roof overhangs, building projections or recesses, or other suitable means. Buildings should have an inviting and lighted entryway and identifying facade.
E. Screening: Screen walls and the screening of on site components (e.g., mechanical equipment, parking lots, satellite dishes, and trash bins) shall be constructed of a material compatible with the primary structure. Mechanical equipment (e.g., air conditioning, heating and ventilating equipment) shall be located within a structure or within a roof enclosure of compatible architectural design and color so as to be screened from all sides as allowed by code within the limitations of the equipment.
F. Rooftop Equipment: Objects other than television or radio antennas and satellite dishes shall not be placed upon or above the roof of a structure, except and unless the units are architecturally concealed from view. All rooftop equipment shall be painted a compatible color to blend with surrounding colors of roof and screening materials where practical and if allowable. (Ord. O07-16, 2-7-2008)