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A.
 SITE DEVELOPMENT
 
The design and development of all site requirements and improvements within the contracted boundaries of the Lessee’s parcel is the sole responsibility of the Lessee.  All design development for site improvements must conform to codes and requirements as set by the City of Phoenix Planning and Building Departments and requirements outlined throughout this criteria packet.
  1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
    a) Setbacks for buildings and structures are to be 25 ft. from the right-of-way line of Lower Buckeye Road and 25 ft. from the right-of-way line of 75th Avenue.  There is a 50’ building setback and a 60’ no-build setback along all other property lines.
     
  2.  SITE GRADING:
    a) The Lessee is responsible for having a soils engineer provide a geotechnical investigation that can recommend building pad preparation in accordance with the grading design of the site. Typically, a balanced grading design is recommended, and exporting or importing of material will be at the Lessee’s expense. Neither, removal of soil/materials from adjacent site parcels or dumping of soil/materials on adjacent site properties is allowed.  Owner shall make its existing soil report available to Lessee, however, Owner makes no representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy of any such report.
   
b) The site drainage design shall be such as to contain all rainwater on site for 100-year storm and convey it into on-site underground retention and retention located to the south and west of the center. Current design includes sheet flow from across Lower Buckeye Road to be directed into the drainage channels along the north and east edges of the site.
     
  3. PARKING LOT DESIGN:
    a) A continuous site screen wall is required where parking areas are adjacent to roads/streets.  The minimum wall length is to match the length of parking area that it is screening and must match Tuscano Towne Center’s existing site screenwall design.  The Lessee is responsible for construction costs of the screen
   
b) Landscaped areas must be separated from parking areas by concrete curbs of a least 6” high.
   
c) Per city requirements, pedestrian walkways are mandatory across the site.   The Lessee is responsible for design, development and construction costs of pedestrian walkways that are on their parcel. Walkway design to match the existing.
   
d) Parking lot materials are asphaltic concrete paving over a crushed aggregate base. The minimum section design to be determined by the Lessee’s geotechnical investigation
   
e) Parking lot striping for accessible and normal parking, crosswalks and directional arrows are to match the standard design and color as established for Tuscano Towne Center’s site development, which is regulated per City of Phoenix requirements.  Typical details are available from the project’s civil engineer:  Optimus Civil Design Group.
   
f) The Lessee’s architect must allow for and graphically designate on the parcel’s site plan all accessible parking spaces, as designated on the City approved Design Review site plan, and include location of required signage, ramps and any necessary crosswalks from parking area to building
   
g) All sidewalk and parking lot ramps must adhere to ADA codes and City of Phoenix planning and building department requirements.
   
h) When changes to off-site improvements are required to properly adapt the Lessee’s building and site design to the specific parcel location, it should be understood that all modifications are subject to Developer review and approval.  If modifications are allowed to existing improvements, the cost of said improvements, including design and construction costs, will be the responsibility of the Lessee.
     
B.  LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION
   
a) The design and installation of all landscape improvements and irrigation systems are the responsibility of the Lessee. The landscape design should complement the architecture and be cohesive across the parcel and strengthen the unified look of the whole center. The landscape palette should match the center’s palette and conform to the City of Phoenix and Estrella Village Plan landscaping standards including street cross-section design.
   
b) Site improvements, landscaping amenities, materials, colors, textures and plantings should be developed to conform to standards adopted by the center.  Lists of the project’s site materials, amenities, colors, textures and plants are available to the Lessee upon request.  Contact the landscape architect.
   
c) The Lessee is responsible for submitting a site hardscape plan delineating walkways, sidewalk finishes and accent detailing at entries, patios or outdoor spaces.
   
d) Acceptable plant sizes shall conform to the City of Phoenix and Lessor’s requirements for this project.
   
e) The Lessee is responsible for providing a time clock controlled site irrigation system that services the entire parcel and all its accruing utility fees.
     
C. SITE LIGHTING
   
1) A complete site lighting design must be provided by the Lessee and approved by the developer.  This design should provide for site lighting necessary to ensure public safety, security, lighting pedestrian walkways and accenting architectural elements such as building facades, entries, outdoor seating, patios, etc.
   
2) Arizona has a "dark sky ordinance" that prohibits random up-lighting on architectural elements.  Indiscriminate illumination of large architectural elements or landscape areas will not be allowed.  The Lessee should ensure that accent lighting design is established through wall washing down lights or low level wall mounted uplights in accordance with the dark sky ordinance.  Lights mounted on ground or on poles specifically for the purpose of illuminating the building facade are prohibited.
   
3) Site lighting fixtures and poles are to match Tuscano Towne Center standard fixtures in design and detailing. See Section 4, Technical Exhibits for typical details.
   
4) Maximum fixture heights are as follows:  Maximum height of 15’ when within 150’ of any adjacent residential property lines, and maximum of 25’ height on the remainder of the site.
   
5) Lessee to coordinate with Developer to determine the hours the site lights will be turned on or off.
   
6) Provide 2.0 minimum maintained foot candle level on site with an average to minimum uniformity ratio of 3:1 and a maximum to minimum uniformity ratio of 10:1. Full cut off fixtures shall be used throughout. Maximum lighting level at property lines shall not exceed one (1) foot candle.
 
D. 
 TOWERS AND ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
 
Tuscano Towne Center is unique because of its use of Tuscan architectural detailing.  The Lessee is strongly encouraged to incorporate, with design sensitivity and accuracy of detailing, some of the architectural elements noted in this section.  Details of the architectural elements listed are available at the Lessee’s request from the Developer’s Architect:  Ellermann & Schick, Inc.
 

   
Accent Towers Canopy Columns Parapet and Accent Cope Mouldings Accent Tiles Wainscot – Split-face CMU, Stone Veneer Decorative Metal Fencing Metal Tube Frame Canopies Accent Light Fixtures

   
E. BUILDING FORMS AND PARAPETS
 
a) The Lessee’s design should have all building elevations provided with consistent finishes and an appropriate level of detail. Where service areas occur, they should be gated and screened from view by fences or walls.  Trash enclosures shall be incorporated into the building footprint or be constructed as freestanding gated enclosures, surrounded by walls of at least 6’ in height. Enclosure to be 8” CMU with stucco finish and gate to match center detail.
 
b) The maximum parapet height allowed varies based upon building location, therefore, final parapet height shall be subject to Lessor’s sole approval.  In no case can the parapet height be greater than 30’-0”.
   
F. BUILDING MATERIALS AND FINISHES
   
In keeping with the distinctive look of the center, the use of smooth finished stucco on masonry is required.  Design colors approved by the developer and the City of Phoenix are noted in the Exhibit section.
     
    Stucco: Smooth Finish
    Exposed Masonry: Painted Split-face CMU and Stone Veneer Cultured Stone/ Modern Stone Solutions/ Centurion
    Storefronts:

 

Factory Painted Colors consistent with building colors
    Building Accents: Metal Louvre Awnings Ceramic Tile Accent Lights Accent Recesses
     
G.  SIGNAGE AND GRAPHICS
   
Architectural graphics and ornamentation have been given a special priority throughout Tuscano Towne Center.  The design of the exterior signage should express both the Lessee’s unique identity and the spirit of the Arizona outdoor lifestyle in the signage material selections and craftsman-style fabrication.
     
    Lessees have the opportunity to place identity signage on multiple building facades fabricated from a number of material types and styles, so long as they are unique and creative graphic expressions which compliment the building’s exterior design. 
     
    The Lessee may contact Paul Bleier to obtain the center sign program and advice for submitting signage through the City of Phoenix permit process.

* KFM handles all sign standards (posts, signage, all).
Contact:
Mike Dickens
1745 W. Buchanan St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602.462.9114

 

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