The layout of lots and streets as shown on Exhibit 5, Illustrative
Site Plan, is conceptual and shall remain slightly flexible in terms
of layout, location and specific home orientation, so long as the
development is in substantial conformance with approved subdivision
for the Arboreta specific plan.
The overall community design concept for Arboreta is that of
a gated, private, lifestyle that reflects the quiet residential nature
of the surrounding community. Pedestrian linkages are provided to
inter-connect all homesites with the passive park and neighborhood
park. The focus of the site plan is an inward orientation, towards
the central street scene and outward, with sensitivity to visual impacts
to the surrounding perimeter streets.
A. Site
Planning Measures. Specific site planning goals and techniques utilized
in creation of the Illustrated Site Plan, Exhibit 5, include:
1. New
adjacent single-family detached residences, which abut homes that
front on Bennett shall all be single story, and shall incorporate
increased rear year setbacks as established on the tentative tract
map from the rear property line, including room additions, living
space, decks and single story structures.
2. Passive
open space adjacent to five single-family detached residences fronting
on Bennett Avenue, as a rear yard buffer.
3. Varied
massing of rear elevations of single-family detached and side elevations
of townhome units facing Bennett Avenue and the MTA Railroad right-of-way.
4. Varied
setbacks for single-family detached residences and town-home buildings
facing Bennett Avenue and the MTA Railroad right-of-way.
5. Lowered
pad elevations for single-family detached residences and townhome
buildings, below street grade along Bennett Avenue, to minimize the
visual impact of building masses.
6. Varied
garage placement for single-family detached residences, setbacks and
massing along the central community street scene.
7. Varied
residential elevations along the central community street scene (single-family
frontage and side elevations of townhomes.)
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A,
2006)
Arboreta is envisioned as a traditional neighborhood with two
building types; single-family and attached. Neighborhood architecture
includes eclectic Spanish, Craftsman, and Traditional styles, "classic"
styles with appropriate massing. These styles include a blend of architectural
elements compatible with existing architectural character in surrounding
neighborhoods. Some single story elements have been maintained in
the proposed single-family detached and attached home design, to blend
and complement the range of styles.
A. Building
Mass. Building massing is varied by style. The Traditional style includes
a two-story mass, true to style, while Craftsman has more movement,
wall breaks, and single story elements. The Spanish style includes
more wall mass and introduces a deck in the front elevation in contrast.
B. Roof
Forms and Window Treatment. Proposed roof forms and window treatments
are simple and classic, true to style, and vary per style. The Craftsman
style introduces more gable end roofs, with more movement. Chimney
treatments vary per style. Window treatments will also vary per style.
With Spanish, windows are recessed or stucco trimmed. Craftsman style
windows include trim that allows for color blocking. The Traditional
style shutters and trim coincide with the siding.
C. Additional
Building Components.
1. Accessory
structures such as mailbox structures are designed so that they are
consistent with the architectural style of the adjacent primary structures
and compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood.
2. Community
walls will be of durable material (e.g., stone, masonry or stucco-covered
block) and of a design and color consistent with the residential character.
These walls will be a maximum of six feet in height and be generously
landscaped to prevent them from becoming a dominant visual element
of the streetscape.
3. Sound
walls as required shall include decorative elements to blend with
approved architecture and community walls.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A,
2006)
A. Landscape
Concept. The community landscape concept (see Exhibit 13, Conceptual
Landscape Plan) is intended to create a distinctive, diverse environment
that will lend identity and character to the specific plan area. Consistent
treatment of all landscaped areas is critical to the creation of a
high-quality outdoor environment. The proposed landscape features,
including a neighborhood pool and tot lot, are designed to enhance
the project's interface with the surrounding environment and the adjacent
community. The landscape concept suggests methods of treatments that
might be considered. Alternative landscape concepts and designs that
accomplish the stated objectives and intentions are permitted.
Exhibit 12A: CONCEPTUAL SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES
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Exhibit 12B:CONCEPTUAL SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED HOMES
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Exhibit 13:CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN
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1. Landscape
treatments should utilize and adapt to landscape elements from the
urban patterns found in the traditional neighborhoods of Southern
California, including regularly planted shade trees and clustered
plant groupings.
2. Landscape
treatments should incorporate colorful plant material and evergreen
trees in areas where such accents are appropriate.
3. Landscape
improvements should require minimal maintenance and irrigation. The
use of native and/or drought-tolerant plant material should be emphasized
to the extent possible.
4. All
public areas and rights-of-way shall have automatic irrigation systems
(commercial grade, where applicable). Low volume spray heads and drip
irrigation systems should be used and be compatible with any reclaimed
water systems utilized.
5. Landscape
plans shall consider service lines, traffic safety sight line requirements,
and structures on adjacent properties to avoid conflicts as the trees
and shrubs mature. Street trees and trees planted in privately owned
landscaped areas near public walkways or street curbs should be selected
and installed to prevent unreasonable damage to sidewalks, curbs,
gutters and other public improvements.
6. Tree species with invasive root systems shall be oriented away from water lines, sewer lines or public rights-of-way (see subsection
D, Plant Palette).
7. Landscape
maintenance practices for public areas shall be provided by the HOA
at regular intervals sufficient to promote plant health and appearance.
Maintenance may include discing, mowing, pruning, clearing of debris,
weed removal, replacement of dead plant material, and repair and replacement
of non-functioning irrigation equipment.
8. Street
trees shall be located so as to not prevent effective solar access.
9. All
landscaping shall be maintained to prevent interference with emergency
vehicle access.
10. Fire protection measures within the Oak Tree Preservation Area (Passive
Park) shall be consistent with applicable measures of the city of
Glendora and Fire Marshal.
11. Maintenance of Hook Channel easement landscape shall be managed by
HOA consistent with other public area standards.
Exhibits 13(A)—(C) provide illustrated cross sections
of key edge conditions surrounding the specific plan area, and proposed
landscape treatments to help insure project compatibility with surrounding
the neighborhood.
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Exhibit 13A: PROPOSED SITE SECTIONS
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Exhibit 13B: PROPOSED SITE SECTIONS
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Exhibit 13C: PROPOSED SITE SECTIONS
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B. Streetscapes.
The streetscape within the Arboreta will receive a distinct landscape
design. The goal is to establish the neighborhood character with a
street tree palette appropriate for the scale and architecture. Courtyard
planting shall generally consist of vertical screen elements and flowering
accent trees.
Street trees shall be consistent with the approved street tree
or master landscape and irrigation plan.
1. Landscape
treatments should generally utilize formally planted street trees,
unless otherwise specified.
2. Street
tree planting may generally utilize one or two (at the most) primary
species for each street, consistent with approved master landscape
and irrigation plan with a limited number of additional species used
as accent.
3. Landscape
vines shall be planted along perimeter walls to provide a softened
streetscape.
4. In
order to conserve water, landscaping of the ground plane may emphasize
the use of shrubs, native grasses and mulches as well as turf.
5. Landscaping
in public areas shall minimize the use of groundcover. Turf will be
specially designed into public, open space and entries.
6. Masses
of shrubs shall be limited to a few, extensively used species for
each street. Variations to the basic species should selectively be
used for accent and contrast.
7. A
landscaped parkway will be provided along the south edge property
line, as indicated on the tentative map.
C. Project
Entries. Inspired by the architecture of the Green Brothers, the newest
neighborhood in Glendora will welcome visitors with a Craftsman style
entry to the project, using specimen coast live oaks with masses of
ornamental grasses to create a rural feeling at the project entry.
Beyond the entry, this theme is reinforced with a street lined forest
of London Plane trees reminiscent of neighborhoods of the past. Special
design emphasis is given to the main entry into the specific plan.
The primary project entry will be enhanced with clusters of vertical
screening elements and flowering accent trees on either side. The
treatment of the primary and secondary entries will reinforce the
overall community character while distinguishing the Arboreta project
as a unique place.
The primary community entry is located off of Grand Avenue and
is the most prominent point of arrival to the project (refer to Exhibit
14, Primary Community Entry). The landscape treatment will include:
2. Interesting
accent shrubs and trees;
3. Accent
paving in pedestrian or vehicular areas.
The secondary community entry is located off of Bennett Avenue.
This entry will utilize similar landscape treatment elements such
as pilasters, walls and themed plan materials and paving or other
details established by the primary community entry.
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Exhibit 14 PRIMARY COMMUNITY ENTRY FROM GRAND AVENUE
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Exhibit 15 SECONDARY COMMUNITY ENTRY FROM BENNETT AVENUE
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D. Plant
Palette. The following plant palette has been created to help reinforce
the character of the specific plan. Species should be chosen for their
ability to reinforce not only the community character, but also the
areas where their presence has an influence. Plant selections shall
be in substantial conformance with the approved master landscape and
irrigation plan and may include, but not limited to, the following:
Botanical Name
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Common Name
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TREES
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Platanus A. "Bloodgood"
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London Plane Tree
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Cinnamomum Camphora
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Camphor Tree
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Rhus Lancea
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African Sumac
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Magnolia "Little Gem"
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Magnolia
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Lagerstroemia L. "Muskogee"
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Crape Myrtle
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Pistachia Chinensis
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Chinese Pistache
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Prunus Caroliniana
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Carolina Laurel Cherry
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Quercus Agrifollia
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Coast Live Oak
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Brachychiton populneus
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Bottle Tree
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Cassia leptophylla
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Gold Medallion Tree
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Citrus species
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Citrus
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Eriobotrya deflexa
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Bronze Loquat
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Erythrina caffra
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Kaffirboom Coral Tree
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Erythrina coralloides
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Naked Coral Tree
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Eucalyptus species
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Eucalyptus
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Liquidambar styraciflua
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American Sweet Gum
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Melaleuca linariifolia
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Flaxleaf Paperbark
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Melaleuca nesophila
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Pink Melaleuca
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Olea europaea
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Olive
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Pinus canariensis
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Canary Island Pine
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Prunus halepensis
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Allepo Pine
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Tristania conferta
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Brisbane Box
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SHRUBS/GROUNDCOVER:
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Agave Vilmoriniana
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Octopus Agave
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Callistemon "Little John"
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Dwarf Bottlebrush
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Rosmarinus O. "Prostratus
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Dwarf Rosemary
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Cistus Purpureus
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Orchid Rockrose
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Pittosporum Species
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Mock Orange
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Dietes Bicolor
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Fortnight Lily
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Lavandula Specikes
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Lavender
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Ligustrum Japonicum
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Privet
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Sesleria Atumnalis
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Moor Grass
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Artemisia californica*
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California Sagebrush
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Azalea species
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Alaska Azalea
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Baccharis pilularis "Twin Peaks"
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Coyote Bush Prostrate
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Bougainvillea species
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Bougainvillea
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Buxus japonica
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Japanese Boxwood
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Camellia japonica
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Japanese Camellia
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Carissa macrocarpa "Green Carpet"
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Green Carpet Natal Plum
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Coprosma x kirkii
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Creeping Mirror Plant
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Escallonia "fradesii"
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Pink Princess Escallonia
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Gardenia jasminoides
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Cape-jasmine
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Grevillea "Noellii"
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Grevillea
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Hemerocallis species
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Day Lily
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Hemerocallis hybrid "Mountain Violet"
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Daylily
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
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Chinese Hibiscus(rose of China)
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Juniperus chinensis species
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Blue Vase Juniper
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Kniphofia uvaria*
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Red Hot Poker
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Lantana species
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Lantana
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Mahonia repens
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Creeping Mahonia
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Myrtus communis
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True Myrtle
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Nandina domestica*
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Heavenly Bamboo
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Phormium tenax species
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New Zealand Flax
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Rhaphiolepis indica species
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India Hawthorn
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Rosa species
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Hybrid Tea Rose/Carpet Rose
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Salvia species
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Sage
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Santolina chamaecyparissus
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Lavender Cotton
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Solanum rantonnetti
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Paraguay Nightshade
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Trachelospermum jasminoides
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Star Jasmine
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Verbena peruviana
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Verbena
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VINES:
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Rosa "Alba Plena"
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Lady Banks Rose
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Hardenbergia Violacea
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Lilac Vine
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Distictus Buccinatoria
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Blood Red Trumpet Vine
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E. Walls
and Fences. To create a distinctive community identity and cohesive
street scene, community walls of consistent material and design will
be used along the majority of the perimeter of the specific plan area.
Depending on their location within the community, walls provide privacy,
enclose public and private spaces, establish character, enhance security
and safety, and minimize impacts to surrounding areas. Exhibit 13,
Conceptual Landscape Plan, illustrates the proposed wall and fence
locations for the planned community.
Exhibit 16 TYPICAL WALL AND FENCE DETAILS
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All walls and fences shall be in substantial conformance
with the approved wall and fence plan. General guidelines:
1. Decorative
walls and fences shall be limited to a maximum height of six feet
and be constructed in concert with plant material described in the
landscape plan. The height may be increased as necessary to address
noise mitigation measures as may be required by the EIR.
2. Retaining
walls three feet or greater shall be designed by a qualified engineer
and approved by the city.
3. Walls
and fences visible from public streets shall be constructed of durable,
high-quality materials and shall display a high level of quality in
finish and detail.
4. Interior
walls between single-family residential lots and separating rear yards
between the project and Bennett Avenue residences shall be slump stone.
5. Permitted
materials include stone, stone veneer, stucco, split face block, slump
stone blocks, masonry, brick, wrought iron and tubular steel.
6. Prohibited
materials include barbed wire, chain link, chicken wire, metal (aside
from wrought iron or galvanized tubular steel used in view fencing),
corrugated metal, or aluminum fencing, wood/plywood or other non-relief
flat surfaces. Community walls will be of durable material (e.g.,
stone or masonry) and of a design and color consistent with the residential
character. These walls will be generously landscaped to provide a
softer streetscape. Refer to Exhibit 16, Wall and Fence Details.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A,
2006)
The goal of this green building program is to create healthy
interior environments, use natural resources wisely and preserve our
natural resources. All homes shall be included in this green building
program. As a part of this program, the builder should educate homebuyers
about the green building components included in their new home and
in the overall community by way of sales office displays and as part
of sales brochure documents. The builder will be required to provide
all components of the green program as it is written. The green building
program as written is a self-governing program. Monitoring implementation
and measuring results will be the responsibility of the builder.
A. Site
/ Landscape Design.
1. Plant
materials with low water requirements;
2. Localize
turf areas to public corridor, open space, and entries;
3. Use
a majority of native plant materials.
B. Water
Conservation: Design Elements.
1. Automatic
zone irrigation systems;
2. Rain
gauges, rain sensors and moisture sensors;
3. Drip
irrigation (optional);
5. High
efficiency water heaters;
6. Hot
water re-circulating pumps;
7. Tankless
water heaters (optional).
C. Energy
Conservation: Homebuilder Will Provide:
1. Insulation.
a. Wall insulation minimum R13,
b. Exterior envelope ceilings/roofs minimum R30;
2. Blown
fiberglass insulation (buyer option).
a. All insulation installed shall be reduced formaldehyde content product;
3. Air
systems.
a. Air filtration package (buyer option),
b. Natural cross ventilation in all primary rooms,
c. Title 24 compliant caulking at all crevices and holes to address
draft stop conditions,
d. Garages interiors shall be fully enclosed with drywall,
e. Insulated and weather sealed garage doors;
4. Heating
and cooling systems.
c. Thermostatic expansion valves;
5. Windows.
a. Vinyl frame low e glazing windows at all elevations,
b. Insulated glass—dual pane seal systems:
i. Solar tube skylights (buyer option),
ii. Retractable screen at windows and doors optional;
6. Doors.
a. Insulated exterior doors;
8. Lighting.
a. Fluorescent lighting in all units except for dimmable incandescent
room fixtures,
b. Bathroom lighting on separate switch,
c. Low voltage outdoor lighting (where applicable).
D. Materials
and Resources: Homebuilder Will Provide:
1. Waste
recycling.
a. Recycle at minimum fifty percent of all construction, demolition
and land clearing materials.
Establish at all construction sites easy access to well organized
recycling bins for wood, cardboard, metals, glass and other recyclable
potential materials.
b. Provide recycling bin cabinet at each dwelling unit kitchen (buyer
option);
2. Environmentally
preferable materials for exterior elevations.
b. Stucco, concrete or fiber cement siding,
3. Framing
materials, reduced lumber consumption methods.
a. Truss joists with recycled content,
b. OSB (oriented strand board),
f. Medium density fiber board;
4. Indoor
Air Quality: Builder to Provide :
a. Recycled content carpets,
b. Low formaldehyde insulations or alternative cotton/cellulose,
c. Water based wood finished optional,
d. Natural lighting by maximizing window locations.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A,
2006)
Additional Building Components shall be treated as follows:
A. Mechanical
equipment:
1. All
air conditioning/heating equipment, soft water tanks, gas and electric
meters, pool, spa and fountain equipment associated with single-family
residential units must be screened from public view with landscaping
or fencing as approved by city planning department.
2. Window
or rooftop mounted air conditioning units are prohibited.
3. All
exterior mechanical equipment shall be screened from all sides.
4. Rooftop
solar water tanks are prohibited.
5. Screening
materials shall blend with the building materials and design, as well
as with landscaping within the vicinity.
6. Screening
shall be in a manner consistent with the building façade.
B. Utilities.
1. All
new utilities within the Arboreta specific plan area shall be placed
underground, unless noted otherwise.
2. The
location of above-ground appurtenant utility boxes and similar equipment,
if required, shall be consolidated whenever possible.
3. Utility
connections to a building must be located to be as unobtrusive as
practicable, with the preference being at the side or rear.
(Ord. 1835 § 2 Exh. A,
2006)