2004 JANUARY - Laserfiche WebLink

18.20.020 mental assessment, negative declara- tion, EIR/EIS, etc. C. Conform the project to the goals and policies of the general plan, and relevant specific plan, and/or the pur- poses and objectives of the zoning district. D. Prepare pamphlets for distribution describing the policies and procedures to be used by architects and builders under this chapter. E. Determine such application re- quirements as may be required to carry out its duties. F. Initiate and recommend to the city council amendments to the zoning ordi- nance in order to further the purposes of design review. (Ord. 1612 § 2, 1993; Ord. 1591 § 2, 1993) 18.20.030 Scope Of Review - Criteria: A. The planning commission or zoning administrator shall review site plans, landscape plans, building archi- tecture and such other plans and reports (grading plans, EIR/negative declara- tions, etc.) as may be required to pre- serve and enhance the city's aesthetic values and ensure the preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare. The planning commission and zoning administrator review of project plans shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Preservation of the natural beauty of the city and the project site's rela- tionship to it; 2. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building to its site, including transition with streetscape, public views of the buildings, and scale of buildings within its site and adjoining buildings; 3. Appropriate relationship of the proposed building and its site to adjoin- ing areas, including compatibility of architectural styles, harmony in adjoin- ing buildings, attractive landscape transitions, and consistency with neigh- borhood character; 4. Preservation of views enjoyed by residents, workers within the city, and passersby through the community; 5. Landscaping designed to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas, provide shade, and conform to estab- lished streetscape; 6. Relationship of exterior lighting to its surroundings and to the building and adjoining landscape; 7. Architectural style, as a function of its quality of design and relationship to its surroundings; the relationship of building components to one another/the building's colors and materials; and the design attention given to mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings; 8. Integration of signs as part of the architectural concept; and 9. Architectural concept of miscella- neous structures, street furniture, public art in relationship to the site and land- scape. (Ord. 1612 § 2, 1993; Ord. 1591 § 2, 1993) 18.20.040 Procedures: A. An applicant for a project requir- ing planning commission design review shall submit to the zoning administrator a site plan, exterior elevations, land- scape plans, and such plans, reports and 495 (Pleasanton January 2004)