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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA2009-05-12 PLANNING COMMISSION - CONTTable 3.F -Customized Use List '~ ~f, s~ Retail Sales & Service P P P f k. P Retail sales and supply P P P P Secondhand stores C N N N Self Service Car Wash N N N `` N Service Stations P N N N Storage N N N N Swap meets C N N N Tattoo parlors N N N N Vehicle equipment sales C C N N Vehicle repair facilities C C N N Veterinary services P P F__. N C COMMERCIAL RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT Adult Businesses N N N N Amusement arcades C C C C Bowling alleys C C N N Dance halls C C N N Golf Courses N N N N Gyms, fitness centers < 2,000 square feet P P P P Gyms, fitness centers > 2,000 square feet P P N N Indoor sports/recreation P P N N Live theater venues C C C N Movie theaters C C C N Pool/billiard halls C C N N Tennis, swimming clubs C C N N COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES Drug abuse and alcohol recovery centers N N N N Emergency shelters N N N N Hospitals, Medical Clinics N N N N Public utility/communication facilities N N N N Schools, public/vocational/trade C C N C Transitional housing N N N N Educational facilities P P N C Facilities for the mentally disordered, handicapped, dependent, or neglected persons N N N N EATING AND DRINKING Bar, cocktail lounge, tavern C C C N Bona-fide restaurant P P C C Dinner Theatre C C N N Drive through C C N N Food court in/out door P P P P Table 3.F -Customized Use List Live entertainment/dancing (incidental) C C C N Nightclub N C N N Take out only C C N C With fast food or take out P C N N FOOD AND BEVERAGE SALES Food markets, grocery stores C C N C Food, mini-mart convenience stores C C C C Liquor and wine stores C C N N Supermarket C C N N M/XED USE ~ Live/Work N N N P Lofts P P C P Mixed Uses, vertical/horizontal C P P P PROFESSIONAL OFFICE I Administrative and other offices P P P P Medical/Dental, massage therapy, and chiropractic P P N P Real Estate,lnsurance P P N P Temporary Office Uses C C N C TOURIST SERVICES Bed and breakfast C C N C Hotel and motel C C N N Recreational vehicle park N N N N Single-room occupancy N N N N Ticket agency P P P P Travel agency P P P P TEMPORARY AND INTERIM USES I Outdoor Uses (except plaza-related uses) C C C C Outdoor vendor carts N N N N Christmas Tree, Pumpkin, similar lots C C N N Parking Lot Sales N C N N Street/Craft Fair Farmers Markets C C N N I able rvotes: 1. Existing non-conforming uses shall be subject to the provision of Chapter 25-15.2 of the City of Lynwood Zoning Ordinance. 2. Since Downtown Village II provides the greatest level of flexibility of all the Villages identified in the Specific plan, it will be especially important to ensure that any development or combination of uses in this area meets with the intent of the Specific Plan. The findings identified in the Infrastmcture, Implementation, and Maintenance Plan of the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan shall be used to confirm that uses proposed consist of the appropriate mix and are compatible with uses permitted in and adjacent to Downtown Village II. 1.7 SIGN REGULATIONS New signage within the Specific Plan area shall conform to the standards stated herein and with the requirements established by Subsection 25-33.4 (sign standards by zoning district) of the City's Municipal Code and City Ordinance Numbers 1972 17-122; 1025, 11; 1506, 2. General Sign Standards 1. signage shall not reduce clear sidewalk width to less than 8 feet. Opaque signage shall not reduce permeability of street-fronting windows to less than. the minimum clear window requirement within Chapter 4.0 .Architectural Design Guidelines. 2. One address number no more than 6 inches vertical lettering shall be attached to the building in proximity to the principal entrance or'at a mailbox. 3. Non-residential corner buildings shall have their addresses attached to the building, clearly visible from the intersection, and have 12-inch vertical lettering. 4. One blade sign for each separate business entrance may be permanently installed perpendicular to the facade. Such a sign shall not exceed a total of 6 square feet unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Director. 1.8 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES These design guidelines apply to new construction and the facade improvement of the existing small businesses located in Business Village IV. ARCHITECTURAL STYLES. The architectural style recommended for the buildings in Village IV is Spanish Colonial. Spanish Colonial Identifying features asymmetrical facades, thick stucco walls openings, and elaborate grille and the work. of this style include low-pitched roofs, with recessed openings, arched window MASSING AND ARTICULATION Varied and Articulated Buildings 1. The base of the building should establish a human scale for the pedestrians and visually join the building to the ground. 2. The main body of the building shall be architecturally subdivided into segments to reduce the height and bulk. This can be achieved through variation of roof height, wall breaks, vertical and horizontal projections, color, and material. 3. The top of the building should be a sloped roof or enhanced parapet wall according to the architectural style of the buildings. 4. Varied massing and multi-planed roofs are required to achieve varied building articulation. 5. Window header height shall be maintained to unify the different building masses and convey a harmonious street scene. 6. Building corners at major intersections shall be architecturally emphasized and have tower-like elements higher than the rest of the building. Building Walls 1. Building surfaces more than 30 feet in length should be relieved by providing horizontal or vertical changes to provide visual interest. 2. Long blank walls shall be avoided. Blank building wall areas more than 150 square feet shall be treated architecturally with stucco recesses, balconies, railings, shutters, corbels, pilasters, the insets, or other three dimensional elements acceptable architectural projections. 3. In order to incorporate interactive pedestrian streetscape facades, 70 percent of the first story for retail/commercial walls shall have glazing with windows, entrances, or openings. 4. The building floors are required to be articulated with the use of recessed entries; insets, canopies, awnings, arcades, trellis, balconies, recessed windows, corbels, etc. 5. All building facades visible from public streets and public areas shall be architecturally treated. STREET FACADES 1. The main entrances for businesses shall be oriented toward Long Beach Boulevard. The main entry shall provide a 'sense of entry" to that business. Secondary entries shall enter from a building parking area or connecting pedestrian pathways. 2. Retail and commercial uses are encouraged to decorate their storefronts with different materials and colors original to the architectural style. 3. Windows and doors shall be placed to facilitate natural surveillance. 4. The glass facade of businesses, such as doors, windows, and display glass, may not be boarded or covered by paint, large banners, or other large opaque materials. REAR OR SIDE ELEVATIONS 1. Rear and side elevations with secondary entrances to the retail, office, or residential units shall be architecturally treated. 2. Service and storage areas shall be screened. 3. Business signage and lighting shall be provided to identify the businesses for the patrons. 4. Awnings, display windows, and other architectural elements shall be used to enhance the elevation and appeal to the customers. 5. Side and rear elevations facing residential areas shall be complementary to that use in its architectural details, lighting, signage, etc. The businesses shall not have light spillage on to adjoining parcels. 6. Loading and unloading in the service areas shall be located away from the main and public view streets and residences whenever feasible and well screened. 7. Mechanical units shall be concealed from public view by landscaping or, if roof mounted, by decorative parapets and/or other architectural elements. COURTYARDS 1. Plazas and courtyards are encouraged to be incorporated in the buildings. 2. Environmental factors such as sun, prevailing winds, and humidity shall be considered courtyards and provide proper buildings 3. Shops, restaurants, offices, and other active spaces should open to the courtyard instead of blank walls. 4. Courtyards and plazas should be designed in a way that is accessible from the main street and have an unimpeded line of sight from the public right- of-way. SPANISH COLONIAL ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS 1. The roof shall below-pitched. 2. The roof materials shall be fire resistant using concrete, clay 'S', or barrel tile. 3. Main gable roofs shall have roof pitches of 3:12 to 4:i2. '- 4. The roof overhangs shall be 12" to 18"wide with exposed wood rafter tails. 5. Exposed rafter tails, notched or rolled stucco fascia is recommended. 6. Decorative gable end vents are required for gables facing the main streets. 7. One or more prominent arches shall be placed above doors or principal windows. 8. Entry elements in the form of colonnaded arcades with elaborate masonry arches supporting the roof are recommended. Columns supporting the porches can also be of heavy timber often with a bracket above or square Greek revival columns. 9. Juliet balconies with wrought iron railing and brackets are encouraged. 10. The cantilevered balconies can be supported by exposed wood, pre-cast concrete, or stucco corbels. 11. The railing for the balconies shall be of wood or metal. 12. Windows shall have simple trims with header and sill; variations of sill including sloping and sculpted stucco sill are recommended. 13. Feature windows and doors shall be recessed to convey a thick wall appearance Materials and Color 1. Stucco on the exterior wall shall be smooth to light sand finish or light dash finish. 2. Walls shall use stucco, wood, and wood-like materials. 3. The main stucco color shall be of light earth tone colors per attached color palette. 4. Roofs shall be terracotta to brown hues per attached color palette. 5. Bright accent colors and the colors are encouraged. Spanish Colonial Color Palette (The following SHERMAN WILLIAMS or equal colors should be used) FASCIA TRIM WOOD ACCENTS 6062-6108, 6076-6101, 6083-6087, 6089-6090, 6095-6097, 6102-6104, 6109-6111, 2806-2808, 7008, 7009 & 7012. ACCENT COLORS (WROUGHT IRON/SHUTTERS/ENTRY/MULLIONS 2837, 2843, 2810, 2811, 2803, 2802, 2801, 6229, 6222, 6214, 6215, 6181, 6139, 6132, 6118 & 6027. STUCCO (FIELD COLOR) 6053, 6059/6060, 6067, 6077/6078, 6084/6087, 6105/6108, 6117/6123, 6121, 2022, 2805, 2803, 7006, 7008, 7009 & 7012. ROOF ('S' TILE) Terracotta Blends, Brown Blends, Tan/Terracotta Blends, Brown/Terracotta Blends, Red/Terracotta Blends & Tan/Brown/Terracotta Blends. 1.9 BUSINESS VILLAGE IV DESIGN GUIDELINES The following design guidelines apply to Business Village IV: 1. Minimum sidewalk width: 18 feet. 2. Planting width: 3-4 feet. 3. Sidewalk Material: PCC. 4. Planting Materials: Mexican Fan Palm or Canary Island Date Palm, Fichus (specimen tree), Shrub (hedge) and Bougainvillea (vine). Figures 5.2 through 5. 5 illustrate the landscape plan in Downtown Village I. 5. Street Furnishings: Street lighting, outdoor seating, bicycle racks, trash receptacles, and other amenities are provided on the sidewalk. 6. Street lighting will also carry banners designed to announce special civic or cultural events. 7. Water elements should be implemented into the streetscape without acting as a barrier to pedestrian circulation. Small fountains or vertical water falls attached to the building facade would work best due to the limited sidewalk space. 8. Street Intersections: The major street crossing at Tweedy Boulevard at Long Beach Boulevard is enhanced by pedestrian crossing that is paved with stamped or colored concrete as illustrated in Figure 5.3. 9. Landmark Element: A landmark element in the form of an archway or gateway is planned across the intersection of Tweedy Boulevard (entrance to the City) and Long Beach Boulevard. Planning Division counter hours are between 7:00-10:00 A.M. and 3:00-6:00 P.M. Monday-Thursday only. If you have any questions, please call at (310) 603-0220 extension 247. Business pillage: ,Iosephif~e Street to Ochc~rdAverrz~e o Mexican Fan Palm © Bougainvillea -Vine _ _ __ ® Camphor Tree Q Lighting ; ~ Key Map .,! i4 k ® Shrub -Hedge ® Trash Can ', ,. i Q Daylily ~~,~„~:~,,~~,,~e i Business Village: Josep67ij~e Street to Uchard Ave~nre ® Mexican Fan Palm ® Ficus -Specimen Tree ® Camphor Tree Q Intersection at Josephine ® Gateway at Euclid Signage 6uslnPeS Va:age