The Pear Park neighborhood heritage includes the original fruit
tracts that were marketed in the 1890s and the resulting farmsteads.
It also contains the Old Spanish Trail north bank crossing of the
Colorado River and the former home of the Teller Institute, also known
as the Indian School. Historic structures, as well as the landscape
itself, create a unique image for Pear Park.
As this area urbanizes, it is important to retain some elements
of the historic architecture and landscape. Also important is creating
high quality development in terms of site planning and architectural
design for both residential and commercial projects. Public comments
regarding residential design included suggestions to implement design
standards for residential development that would allow for diversity
in design, require higher quality, require some minimal landscaping
and minimize the “garage-scape” appearance that is common
in many subdivisions.
Commercial signage should be allowed in a way that does not
detract from surrounding residential areas. Comments received from
the public at an open house included the preference that signage be
less obtrusive, such as monument signs rather than pole signs and
billboards.
The presence of cell towers and related technologies need to
be sized and sited in a way that is respectful of a neighborhood environment.
Night lighting was not expressed as a concern by the public; people
were more concerned about having enough lighting for security. Ditch
corridors can be a special feature and amenity of the neighborhood
and can help to improve the quality of stormwater runoff in the area.
In addition, public improvements should establish this quality
within the public realm, including roadway design and open space areas.
High-quality development should be carried over to private sites by
establishing and applying design standards and guidelines.
(Res. 13-05, 1-5-05)