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Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
AGENDA
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July 22, 2020 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.a. Approval of Minutes of the June 10, 2020 Regular Meeting
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the June 10, 2020 Regular Meeting.
Attachments:
1.20200610 PC Draft Minutes
5. APPEAL PROCESS
All determinations of the Planning Commission regarding major discretionary planning permits are final unless a written
appeal, stating the reasons for the appeal, is filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the date the decision was made.
An interested party may appeal only if he or she appeared and stated his or her position during the hearing on the decision
from which the appeal is taken. For items on this agenda, the appeal must be received by August 1, 2020.
6. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE ON NONAGENDA ITEMS
The Planning Commission welcomes input from the audience. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments
to three (3) minutes per person and not more than ten (10) minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action
to be taken on audience comments.
7. SITE VISIT VERIFICATION
8. VERIFICATION OF NOTICE
9. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS REPORT
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10. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.a. Consideration of Draft Objective Development and Design Standards for New Residential
Development, including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and multifamily projects with more
than five units, and recommendation to City Council
Recommended Action: Approve a recommendation of approval of the Draft Objective
Development and Design Standards to the City Council.
Attachments:
1.ATT 1 Draft Objective Standards
2.ATT 2 DRB Draft Minutes 20200625
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Please be advised that the City needs to be notified 72 hours in advance of a meeting if any specific
accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. The City complies with
ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon
request.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located
at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on
this agenda.
Mireya G. Turner, Interim Senior Planner
July 17, 2020
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ATTACHMENT 1
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CITY OF UKIAH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Held remotely via GoTo Meeting
June 10, 2020
6:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City of Ukiah Planning Commission met at a Regular Meeting on June 10, 2020, having
been legally noticed on June 3, 2020. Chair Christensen called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m.
CHAIR CHRISTENSEN PRESIDING.
2. ROLL CALL
Roll was taken with the following Commissioners Present: Ruth Van Antwerp, Linda Sanders,
Mike Whetzel, and Chair Laura Christensen; Staff Present: Craig Schlatter, Community
Development Director; Mireya Turner, Interim Senior Planner; and Alicia Tlelo-Martinez,
Assistant Planner. Commissioner Hilliker was absent.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Christensen.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no Minutes to approve.
5. APPEAL PROCESS
No matters eligible for appeal were heard.
6. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comment was received.
7. SITE VISIT VERIFICATION
Confirmed by Commissioners.
8. VERIFICATION OF NOTICE
Confirmed by Staff.
9. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT
Presenter: Chair Christensen.
10. PLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Presenter: Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no Consent items.
12. NEW BUSINESS
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Minutes of the Planning Commission, June 10, 2020 Continued:
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a. Joint Meeting with Design Review Board to Consider the Draft Objective Development and
Design Standards for Multi-family Residential Development, and Approve Recommendation to
City Council
Community Development Director Craig Schlatter notified the Commission that this item
required further staff review and should be carried over to a future meeting.
There were no members of the public present wishing to speak.
Motion/Second: Commissioner Sanders/Commissioner Whetzel carried the item over to a
future meeting; carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:, Van Antwerp, Whetzel, Sanders
and Chair Christensen, NOES: None ABSENT: Hilliker. ABSTAIN: None.
b. Joint Meeting with the Design Review Board to Consider the Flexible Parking Standard Options
for New Residential Development, and Approve Recommendation to City Council
Community Development Director Craig Schlatter introduced the item. Interim Senior Planner
Mireya Turner presented the staff report.
No one from the public was present wishing to speak.
Motion/Second: Commissioner Sanders/Commissioner Whetzel approved a recommendation
of the Moderate Reduction to Residential Parking Standards, and Unbundling Parking Options,
with a minimum requirement of one (1) standard parking space per unit of housing; carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Van Antwerp, Whetzel, Sanders and Chair Christensen,
NOES: None ABSENT: Hilliker. ABSTAIN: None.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items to consider.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Mireya G. Turner, Interim Senior Planner
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 12a
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
300 Seminary Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
Staff Report
Object Development and Design Standards
1
DATE: July 14, 2020
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Mireya G. Turner, Interim Senior Planner – Special Projects
SUBJECT: Consideration of Draft Objective Development and Design Standards for New
Residential Development, including duplexes, triplexes, four-plexes, and multi-
family projects with five or more units, and recommendation to City Council
ATTACHMENTS
1. Public Review Draft of proposed Objective Development and Design
Standards
2. Draft Minutes of the June 25, 2020 Design Review Board meeting
SUMMARY
The Planning Commission will consider the draft Objective Development and Design Standards
for New Residential Development, including duplexes, triplexes, four-plexes, and multi-family
projects with 5 or more units, in order to provide recommendations to the City Council, consistent
with the City’s approved SB 2 Planning Grant work plan and 2019-2027 Housing Element. The
Draft Objective Standards have been revised since it was originally scheduled for the meeting on
June 10, 2020, and are included as Attachment 1.
BACKGROUND
The 2019-2017 Housing Element Update, approved by the City Council on October 23, 2019, and
certified by the state Department of Housing and Community Development on December 15,
2019, states as Goal H-1: Conserve, rehabilitate, and improve the existing housing stock to
provide adequate, safe, sustainable, and decent housing for all Ukiah residents. Implementing
Program 1e supports this goal: “Develop standards and design guidelines for residential
development in Medium Density Residential (R-2) and High Density Residential (R-3), Community
Commercial (C-1) and Heavy Commercial (C-2) zoning districts.” These standards would, “both
facilitate development at the allowable densities and provide guidance and certainty in design
standards to ensure quality housing is developed in the community.” Completion of this task is
due by the end of the 2020 calendar year. SB2 grant funds enabled Staff to accelerate this
program.
As described in the grant application, the City’s Project “Priority Policy Area (PPA) 1” is to
establish,
“Zoning revisions to streamline multi-family housing production, by-right housing;
development of objective design and development standards; and development of
zoning recommendations for additional housing incentives.”
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 12a
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
300 Seminary Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
Planning Commission Staff Report
Objective Development and Design Standards
2
Objective development and design standards offer developers the opportunity to save time in the
entitlement approval process by removing the need for design review of individual projects. The
Objective Standards allow for flexibility while holding a development project to standards in order
to produce housing that fits and complements the City’s residential character.
City Planning Staff and Mintier Harnish, Planning Specialists subcontracted for this portion of the
grant work plan, have submitted this Public Review Draft for the Design Review Board’s
consideration and input. Review and comments on the Objective Standards by the public, Design
Review Board, Planning Commission, and City Council will provide Staff with the guidance
needed to draft appropriate amendments to the City’s zoning ordinance, to incorporate objective
development and design standards.
The Design Review Board met on June 25, 2020 to review the draft objective standards. The
Board adopted a recommendation of approval to the City Council, and requested the following
comments be conveyed:
• Remove A.9.c Street-Facing Structures. Structures at the street shall have a front entry
oriented to the street.
• Add an indoor parking option to A.14 Parking and Circulation
• Remove 14.a.f.b Carports shall be located no more than 5 feet from the dwelling units they
serve.
• Amend B.7.c.1 to read: “Non-reflective standing seam metal roofs in shades of tan, brown,
black, red, and light blue.”
• Amend B.8 Screening to read, “All screening of ground-mounted, wall-mounted, and roof-
mounted equipment shall be painted in accordance with the approved color palette for the
project. Visual screening shall be installed if ground-mounted or wall-mounted equipment
faces the street.”
• Add requirement, “The edge of veneers should not be obvious, such as by avoiding
vertical joints at exterior corners.”
The draft Minutes of the meeting are included as Attachment 2.
STAFF ANALYSIS
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The 1995 Ukiah General Plan consists of thirteen elements, each describing a different
aspect of the community’s vision. This vision guides development for the Ukiah
community, as well as provides the Community Development Department with priorities
approved by the public, as listed in the goals and implementing programs. The Housing
Element Update incorporated significant public input, and was adopted by the City
Council on October 23, 2019, making it part of the Ukiah General Plan. Certification by
the state Department of Housing and Community Development established that the
2019-2027 Housing Element Update was in full compliance with state Housing Element
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 12a
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
300 Seminary Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
Planning Commission Staff Report
Objective Development and Design Standards
3
law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code).
The development of standard design and development guidelines for new residential
construction, excluding single-family residences is included within the Housing Element
as Goal H-1 Implementing Program 1e. As an Implementing Program, the standards are
consistent with the General Plan.
ZONING ORDINANCE.
When approved by the City Council, the Objective Standards will be added to a
comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendment to integrate the standards and
guidelines into the Ukiah Municipal Code to keep the Zoning Ordinance consistent with
the General Plan, as required by state law.
AGENCY COMMENTS
An Administrative Review Draft of the Objective Standards was circulated to the City of Ukiah
Community Development Department – Building Division, Public Works Department, Electric
Utility Department, and Police Department. No changes were requested by these Departments.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) defines a project as an activity which may cause
either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment, and which is any of the following (Sections 15378 and 21065):
(a) An activity directly undertaken by any public agency.
(b) An activity undertaken by a person which is supported, in whole or in part, through contracts,
grants, subsidies, loans, or other forms of assistance from one or more public agencies.
(c) An activity that involves the issuance to a person of a lease, permit, license, certificate, or
other entitlement for use by one or more public agencies.
Review of the Objective Development and Design Standards for recommendation by the
Planning Commission is not a project within this CEQA definition, and therefore, a CEQA
determination is not required.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 12a
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
300 Seminary Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
Planning Commission Staff Report
Objective Development and Design Standards
4
NOTICE
Notice of the Public Hearing was provided in the following manner, in accordance with UCC
§9262(C):
• Posted at the Civic Center (glass case) no less than 72 hours prior to the public
hearing
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission review and approve a recommendation of approval
of the proposed Objective Development and Design Standards, to the City Council.
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Objective Design and
Development Standards
FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTON
Revised Public Review Draft – June 18, 2020
California is in the midst of a housing crisis in which communities throughout the State are
challenged with accommodating their fair share of housing production. The housing shortage has
prompted the State legislature and Governor to enact new laws requiri ng cities and counties to
streamline housing approval by establishing a by-right, ministerial approval process for all new
residential construction, excluding single-family homes. Key to ministerial approval is the
replacement of subjective design guidelines and discretionary review with objective design
standards and ministerial approval.
In October of 2019, the City of Ukiah adopted an updated Housing Element for the 2019 -2027
planning cycle. This update brought about substantive changes in format and content from the
previously adopted Element to address the multitude of State law changes. Following Housing
Element adoption, Ukiah has prepared objective design standards that remove barriers to and
reduce costs for new residential construction, excluding single-family homes, while still protecting
the residential character of its neighborhoods.
A. Development Standards.
1.Setbacks.
a.Front. The front setback shall comply with the base zone front setback requirements.
b.Setback Landscaping. Areas between the required setback and street improvements
shall be landscaped per the landscaping requirements in Subsection (A)(11).
c.Side (Interior).
(1) Minimum Side Setbacks. There is no minimum interior side setback, provided
that structures comply with the Building and Fire Code standards for structure
separation.
(2) Zero Setback. If zero setbacks are proposed, the side setback opposite the zero
setback shall be a minimum of five feet.
d.Rear. The rear setback shall comply with the base zone rear setback requirements.
2.Property Access. There shall be vehicular access from a dedicated and improved street,
easement, or alley to off-street parking areas.
Informational Icons
The following design and development standards with the leaf logo indicate alignment with
sustainability practices.
The following design and development standards with the law enforcement logo indicate
alignment with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) practices.
Attachment 1
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3. Street Frontage. Every primary residential structure shall have frontage on a public street
or an access-way which has been approved for residential access by the City.
4. Structure Orientation. Structures shall incorporate site design that reduces heating and
cooling needs by orienting structures (both common facilities and dwelling units) on the
parcel to reduce heat loss and gain, depending on the time of day and season of the year.
5. Structure Height. Structure height shall comply with the base zone maximum allowable
height.
6. Alternative Energy Applications. All structures shall be designed to allow for the
installation of alternative energy technologies including but not limited to active solar, wind,
or other emerging technologies, and shall comply with the following standards:
a. Installation of solar technology on structures such as rooftop photovoltaic cell arrays
shall be installed in accordance with the State Fire Marshal safety regulations and
guidelines.
b. Roof-mounted equipment shall be located in such a manner so as to not preclude the
installation of solar panels.
7. Utility Lines. All utility lines from the service drop to the structure shall be placed
underground.
8. Mail and Package Delivery Location. For multi-family development projects greater than
four dwelling units, mailboxes and package delivery areas shall be in locations that are
visible by residents at the interior of a structure entrance, elevator lobby, or stairwell.
9. Primary Entrances.
a. Entry Lighting. All primary structure entrances shall include dusk to dawn lighting for
safety and security per Subsection A(15).
b. Interior-Facing Structures.
(1) The primary entrance of each interior-facing structure shall be oriented toward
paseos, courtyards, pathways, and active landscape areas.
(2) For safety, units not facing the street shall be oriented to provide visual access to
entryways, pedestrian pathways, recreation areas, and common facilities from
dwelling units.
c. Street-Facing Structures. Structures at the street shall have a front entry oriented to
the street.
10. Open Space. The following development standards apply to multi -family developments
greater than four dwelling units.
a. Public Open Space.
(1) Public Open Space. Not less than 10 percent of the gross acreage of the total
project shall be set aside as public open space to allow for active and passive
recreation opportunities and that includes shading elements to benefit all residents
of the project. Open space ownership and maintenance shall be the responsibility
of the property owner(s).
(2) Connections. Public open space areas shall be directly connected to all interior
space areas (i.e., community room, recreation room, exercise center), trash and
recycling enclosures, laundry facilities (if applicable), structure entrances, parking
areas, and mail delivery areas by pedestrian-oriented pathways.
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(3) Landscaping. A minimum of 15 percent of the required public open space shall be
landscaped with materials and plantings consistent with the standards in
Subsection (A)(11) (Landscaping) and the subject parcels underlying base zone
landscaping requirements.
(4) Lighting. In addition to the Exterior Lighting standards in Subsection (A)(15),
public open space areas shall incorporate accent lighting. Accent lighting may
include string lighting in trees or crisscrossed over pedestrian area via, courtyards,
or plazas; tree up-lighting; lighting in fountains; or lighting of significant structures
or architectural design features.
(5) Public Gathering Space. Public open space areas shall include a minimum of two
of the following public gathering spaces:
a) Patio seating area for a minimum of eight people. Patio seating can be fixed
chairs and tables, table/bench combination, or landscape materials (i.e., slabs
of stone or rock);
b) Water feature in the form of a fountain, bubblers, or water play pad;
c) BBQ area no smaller than 200 square feet with a minimum of three BBQs and
tables; or
d) Pedestrian plaza no smaller than 200 square feet with a minimum of four
benches.
(6) Recreation Facilities. A maximum of 25 percent of the required public open
space area may be paved for recreation facilities including but not limited to
basketball courts, tennis courts, common playground, or swimming pools.
b. Private Open Space.
(1) Ground Floor Units. Each ground floor dwelling unit shall include a minimum of
80 square feet of private open space in the form of a covered or uncovered patio to
allow for light, air, and privacy.
(2) Above Ground Floor Units. Each above ground floor dwelling unit shall include a
minimum of 40 square feet of private open space in the form of a terrace, balcony,
or rooftop patio to allow for light, air, and privacy.
11. Landscaping.
a. Landscaping Plans. Existing features, such as trees, creeks, and riparian habitats shall
be incorporated into landscaping plans.
b. Site Landscaping.
(1) All street trees shall be planted consistent with the Standard Planting Detail on file
with the City Engineer.
(2) Vegetation (i.e., bushes, shrubs, flowers) shall be maintained at a height of no
more than three feet when located adjacent to pedestrian pathways and building
facades and placed in such a manner that does not obstruct lighting.
(3) In addition to the landscaping standards associated with the subject parcels
underlying base zone, multi-family development projects greater than four dwelling
units shall include a minimum of 20 percent onsite landscaping.
c. Landscaping Plant Selection.
(1) Landscape planting shall consist of at least 75 percent native, drought-tolerant
plants and/or flowering plants.
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(2) All tree plantings shall be equivalent to a 15-gallon container or larger.
(3) Street trees shall be selected from the approved species on the Ukiah Master Tree
List – Required Street Tree List.
12. Personal Outdoor Storage Spaces. A minimum of 10 square feet (80 cubic feet) of
personal outdoor storage space shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Personal outdoor
storage areas shall be covered and able to be locked.
13. Bicycle Parking.
a. Class I Bicycle Parking. One Class I bicycle parking space (i.e., bicycle locker) is
required for every 15 dwelling units. The Class I bicycle space shall be located within or
directly adjacent to the required public open space area.
b. Class II Bicycle Parking. For multi-family development projects greater than four
dwelling units, one Class II bicycle parking space (i.e., inverted U-rack, ribbon rack,
wave rack) is required for every three dwelling units. The Class II bicycle space shall be
located within or directly adjacent to the required public open space area.
14. Parking and Circulation.
a. Parking Areas.
(1) Parking Lot Design and Location.
a) Parking is prohibited within required sight distance areas.
b) Multi-family development projects greater than 15 dwelling units shall not site
more than 50 percent of the total parking stalls in a single parking area.
c) Multi-family development projects greater than four dwelling units shall not
provide parking areas between the building(s) and the primary street frontage.
d) Parking areas within a site shall be internally connected and use shared
driveways.
(2) Parking Lot Landscaping. The following development standards apply to multi-
family developments greater than four dwelling units.
a) Parking areas with 12 or more parking stalls shall have a tree placed between
every four parking stalls with a continuous linear planting strip, rather than
individual planting wells, unless infeasible.
b) Parking areas shall provide shade trees in landscaped areas and along
pedestrian pathways. Parking areas shall be designed to provide a tree canopy
coverage of 50 percent over all paved areas within 10 years of planting.
c) Parking areas shall use concrete curbing or raised planting areas to protect
landscaped areas from encroaching vehicles.
d) At least 75 percent of parking lots trees shall be deciduous species.
(3) Parking Lot Lighting. The following development standards apply to multi -family
development projects greater four dwelling units.
a) Parking lots shall include pole mounted lighting that shall be no more than 16
feet in height.
b) Parking lot lighting shall be directed downward to minimize glare.
(4) Carports.
a) Carports shall be reserved for vehicles and shall not be used as storage space.
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b) Carports shall be located no more than 50 feet from the dwelling units they
serve.
b. Required Parking.
(1) Guest Parking. A minimum of three guest parking spaces shall be provided for
every six dwelling units.
(2) Parking Standards. Multi-Family dwelling parking standards shall be consistent
with the parking regulations in Article 17 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).
15. Exterior Lighting.
a. Pedestrian-oriented lighting shall be provided in active pedestrian areas (i.e., paseos,
interior sidewalks, pathways, etc.) for safety and security.
b. Pedestrian pathway (excluding street fronting sidewalks) lighting features shall not
exceed 10 feet in height.
c. Active pedestrian areas shall incorporate free-standing lighting separate from structures.
d. Pedestrian pathways, elevator lobbies, parking areas, stairwells, and other common
areas shall have minimum illumination levels of 0.5 foot-candles at the pathway surface
to clearly show walking conditions.
e. Overhead sports court lighting shall illuminate only the intended area. Light trespass
onto neighboring parcels is prohibited.
f. Outdoor lighting shall use energy efficient lighting technology and shall be sh ielded
downward to reduce glare and light pollution.
16. Trash and Recycling Enclosures. The following trash and recycling enclosure
development standards apply to multi-family development projects greater than four
dwelling units.
a. Masonry walls with finished metal doors.
b. Vehicle and pedestrian access gates.
c. Downward lighting for safety and security.
17. Structure Identification. Structure identification numbers shall be placed along pedestrian
pathways and roads and shall be readable from a distance of at least 60 feet.
18. Signage and Information. Developments shall comply with the Sign Standards in Division
3, Article 7 of the Municipal Code (Signs). In addition, all directional signage and
informational kiosks (i.e., development maps) shall be located at the entrances of individual
buildings and at convergences of main pedestrian pathways.
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B. Design Standards.
1. Carports.
a. For multi-family development projects greater than four dwelling units, carports shall
not be visible from the street.
b. Carports shall include the approved color palette, materials, and design elements of the
structure.
2. Color Palettes.
a. All structures shall include at least one primary color, one secondary color, and two
accent colors, in addition to the color of the roofing material.
b. Each structure elevation shall include two colors in the selected color palette.
c. Projects that include more than 10 dwelling units shall include at least two-color
palettes, where no single-color palette shall be used on more than 50 percent of the
dwelling units.
3. Fences and Walls. The following materials are prohibited for all fences and walls:
a. Electrified;
b. Barb wire/razor wire;
c. Sharp objects such as spires and glass;
d. Cyclone or chain link; and;
e. Vinyl.
4. Glazing. Structures shall incorporate the use of energy efficient glazing to reduce heat loss
and gain.
5. Common Mailboxes. Common mailboxes shall be painted using the approved color palette
for the overall development.
6. Trash and Recycling Enclosures. Masonry walls and metal doors shall be painted in
accordance with the approved color palette for the overall project.
7. Roof Design and Materials.
a. Horizontal eaves longer than 20 feet in length shall be broken up by gables, building
projections, or other forms of articulation.
b. Roof overhangs shall be a minimum of 12 inches.
c. The following are allowable roofing materials:
(1) Non-reflective standing seam metal roofs in shades of tan, brown, and black;
(2) Cool foam roofs (white);
(3) Clay tile; and
(4) Architectural composition shingles.
8. Screening. All screening of ground-mounted and roof-mounted equipment shall be painted
in accordance with the approved color palette for the project.
9. Stairways/Stairwells. Exterior stairways/stairwells that are not enclosed shall not be
visible from the public right-of-way.
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10. Structure Massing. Structures that have a length longer than 30 feet shall include facades
with varying modulation with a minimum depth of 2 feet at intervals of no more than 10
feet.
11. Structure Materials and Elements.
a. Drainpipes, parapets, and ledges shall not be located near windows, corridors, and
balconies. If such placement is not feasible, they shall face parking lots, public spaces,
and roads.
b. All structures shall include a minimum of two primary materials (i.e., stone, wood,
masonry, or metal) on each structure elevation. Each material shall comprise at least 20
percent of the elevations excluding windows and railings.
c. The following primary structure materials are prohibited:
(1) Heavy timber, exposed logs in their natural state;
(2) Stucco textured foam, synthetic stucco, vinyl or vinyl clad materials; and
(3) Unfinished galvanized metals.
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CITY OF UKIAH
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Held remotely via GoTo Meeting
June 25, 2020
6:00 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Liden called the Design Review Board meeting to order at 3:11 p.m.
Chair Tom Liden presiding.
2.ROLL CALL Present:Members Coale, Hawkes and Chair Liden
Absent: Member Morrow and Nicholson
Staff Present: Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director
Mireya G. Turner, Interim Senior Planner
Alicia Tlelo-Martinez, Assistant Planner
3.CORRESPONDENCE
None was received.
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.Approval of Draft Minutes of the September 26, 2019 Regular Meeting
There was consensus to carry over the minutes to the next meeting.
5.COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No comments were received.
6.NEW BUSINESS
a.Consideration of Draft Objective Development and Design Standards for Multi-family
Residential Development, including Duplexes, Tri-plexes, and Four-plexes, and Approve
Recommendation to the City Council
Community Development Director Craig Schlatter introduced the item. Interim Senior
Planner Mireya Turner presented the staff report.
No one from the public was present wishing to speak.
Following discussion, the Design Review Board voiced consensus on a number of
comments.
Motion/Second: Commissioner Hawkes/Commissioner Coale approved a
recommendation of approval of the Draft Objective Development and Design Standards,
and requested staff convey their comments to the City Council; carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Coale, Hawkes and Chair Liden NOES: None ABSENT: Morrow and
Nicholson ABSTAIN: None.
7.MATTERS FROM THE BOARD
None
Attachment 2
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8. MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
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