2018 06 29 Indigo Ridge Guidelines Draft 01

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e. Fifty Percent (50%) of existing trees on site that are Eight Inch (8”) caliper or greater and are from species included on the preferred plant list or of equivalent value shall be retained and protected during development of the site [ref. Section 14.07.006(b)(1)]. f. Landscaping of East Whitestone Boulevard/FM 1431 and Sam Bass Road/CR 175 shall conform to the standards as outlined in the City of Cedar Park’s Site Development Ordinance. 6.4 OPEN SPACE STANDARDS Figure 6.1 details the open space standards which apply to all Districts within the Indigo Ridge Development. Figure 6.1 – Open Space Standards For All Districts STANDARD Minimum Total Open Space Public Plazas and Courts Trails and Paths Water Features Active and Passive Areas DESCRIPTION • The development shall achieve a minimum total open space percentage of Ten Percent (10%) including all setbacks, yards, gardens, courts, plazas, arcades, sidewalks, floodplains, easements, and similar features. • Surface parking lots and roadways shall not be used in the calculation of the percentage of open space. Open spaces shall be designed to complement buildings and Districts within the development and shall provide a variety of hardscape and landscape environments. A network of pedestrian paths and bicycle trails shall connect the entire development, both as part of roadway rights-ofway, and as separate amenities with no vehicular access. • The use of water is encouraged as an amenity to help lower ambient noise, aid in summertime evapotranspiration cooling, and help retain/detain storm water runoff. • Only water features designed as swimming pools shall be used for bathing or swimming. • Floodplain areas may be used for open spaces as long as they remain clear of buildings and obstructions that might otherwise impede the flow of floodwaters during rain events. Open spaces are encouraged that promote active uses such as playing fields, outdoor courts, and recreation as well as passive uses for aesthetic and easement purposes. 6.5 RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC OPEN SPACE a. The standards described in Section 6.4 and Figure 6.2 apply only to the Lifestyle District. b. Residential development within the Lifestyle District shall meet the standards established in Figure 6.2, based on the Residential development intensity. As an example: A Residential Development has 450 dwelling units (DU’s) at a density of 60 DU’s per acre, thus: 450 DU’s x 80 square feet per DU = 36,000 square feet of required open space Figure 6.2 – Residential Density Open Space Requirements RESIDENTIAL DENSITY (Dwelling Units per Acre) REQUIRED OPEN SPACE PROVISION Up to 7 DU’s/acre None 8-23 DU’s/acre 160 square feet per DU minimum 24-39 DU’s/acre 120 square feet per DU minimum 40-79 DU’s/acre 80 square feet per DU minimum 80 DU’s/acre and greater 40 square feet per DU minimum c. Residential open space requirements may be combined within a block or across multiple blocks to provide a larger open space. Indigo Ridge Development Guidelines Cedar Park, Texas (Draft 29 June 2018) 34
6.6 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET TREES a. Street Tree Species – The species established in Figures 6.3 identify the only approved species for civic/open spaces and may also be used to meet the private landscaping requirements of the Guidelines. Drought tolerant, low maintenance, and adaptable species are preferred with the final planting plan subject to review and approval. Street trees shall be large shade trees, and shall be provided within the required landscape/amenity zone as specified on each Street. b. Street Tree Installation – An average spacing of Thirty Feet (30’) on center, but in no case shall trees be placed greater than Forty Feet (40’) apart, on center. Measurements are exclusive of driveways and visibility corners. Installed trees shall be a minimum Three Inch (3”) caliper and at least Ten Feet (10’) in height, single trunk at planting. c. Street Tree Maintenance – Within the first Three (3) years from planting, tree branches shall be maintained at no less than Six Feet (6’) above the adjacent sidewalk and not less than Ten Feet (10’) above on-street parking space or travel lane. After Three (3) years from planting, trees shall be maintained at no less than Eight Feet (8’) above the adjacent sidewalk and no less than Fourteen Feet (14’) above on-street parking space or traffic lane. 6.7 OTHER REQUIREMENTS a. Species – Figure 6.3 lists the requirements for general landscaping requirements for all Districts within the Indigo Ridge Development. The species established in Figures 6.3 identify the only approved species for civic/open spaces and may also be used to meet the private landscaping requirements of the Guidelines. Drought tolerant, low maintenance, and adaptable species are preferred with the final planting plan subject to review and approval. Additional landscaping, where provided, such as shrubbery, ornamental trees and grasses, and groundcover/vines, shall be selected from the plant list included herein. Other materials may be used in combination with materials from the plant list, subject to landscape plan approval. b. Material Quality – All plant material shall be No. 1 grade, free from plant diseases, have a healthy, normal root system, rounded branching pattern, and shall conform to the code of standards set forth in the current addition of the American Standard for Nursery Stock. c. Irrigation Systems – Landscape material shall be irrigated by a mechanical underground system with operating rain and freeze sensors. Irrigation systems provided within the landscape/amenity zone shall be installed and maintained as provided herein these Guidelines. Irrigation systems for all other landscaping material shall be installed by the Property Owner. d. Maintenance Responsibility – The Property Owner is responsible for maintaining all landscaping material in accordance with the approved landscape plan and all irrigation systems shall be maintained and operable. Dying plant material shall be replaced by the Property Owner in accordance with the approved landscape plan. Indigo Ridge Development Guidelines Cedar Park, Texas (Draft 29 June 2018) 35
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