planning and zoning commission agenda - jun 06 ... - City of Surprise

The architectural concept is:
• A one-story E.I.F.S. / CMU building with combination stone and steel accents.
• The entries and windows are recessed and shaded.
• The buildings are located and designed to encourage movement between
them and into the courtyard feature.
• The project meets all of the City of Surprise design standards, as well as all of
the parking requirements.
Planning and Design Guidelines
Chapter 1, Development Patterns
Spatial and Functional Relationships, Site Planning, Land Use, Streetscape.
This site has two drive access points, one shared drive on Dysart Road and one
secondary drive on Westgate onto the site. Pedestrian circulation is preserved and
enhanced with a continuous and flowing route from the site to the adjacent right of
way. The building is oriented on the Corner to provide Architectural presence and
appeal from the street. Landscaping has been provided in accordance to the
ordinance. This project meets the guidelines with a functional and complimentary
design for a development in the C-3 Zoning district.
Chapter 2, Building Form and Architecture.
Building Form, Facades Roof Architecture, Colors and Materials
This Architectural Design Intent of this project complies with the Chapter 2 guidelines.
The building complies to Chapter 2, through the use of articulating roof and parapet
lines and fenestrations. Solar shading and pedestrian scale covered arcardes have
been provided by with corrugated 'weathered' metal canopies and covered entry
facades using shaped steel and CMU columns with corrugated sloped roofing.
The building also is complemented by the color palette and the use of split face, and
smooth block textures. Four sided Architectural is provided and follows an identifiable
Architectural pattern.
Chapter 3, Open Space and Common Areas
Open Space
Although this project is not located in an environmentally sensitive area, or near a
floodplain or wash, Ewing Irrigation provides a functional open space, at the corner
intersection and the use of landscaping on site. This site also allows for on site
circulation of pedestrians and bicyclists throughout.
Chapter 4, The Community Circulation System
Vehicle Circulation, Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation
Ewing Irrigation provides adequate on site circulation of vehicle, pedestrians and
bicyclists throughout, and to public ways. With points of access to both adjacent
roadways.
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