A.  ARCHITECTURE AND OVERALL DESIGN THEME

The Design Guidelines has been proposed to ensure consistent, integrated and unique architectural style and expression throughout the development. Some of the main components of the Design Guidelines are as follows:
	The proposed individual pad buildings shall match the Center’s architecture, including details, materials, finishes, colors, site amenities, and shall require four-sided architecture for all buildings with Development Review Board approval.
	Compliance with the City of Peoria’s Design Guidelines and Zoning Ordinance development standards.
	Except for special occasions on a limited basis or as allowed with an approved Special Use Permit, there shall be no exterior vending or display of merchandise and no merchandise shall remain outside of an enclosed building overnight.
	The service entrance section shall be paved to match the building and/or screened from view.
	Drive-thru windows shall not face a public street or main center drive aisle. In addition, drive thru lanes are not permitted to directly access a main drive aisle.
	Patio umbrellas shall be solid colors and shall not have any advertising in the form of signage or logos in locations visible from public streets.
	All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be completely screened by parapet walls or within a roof structure. All ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be completely screened by screen walls with color and texture to match the building. Roof mounted communication equipment, including satellite dishes shall be completely screened by parapet walls or free-standing screen walls subject to developer approval. Ground mounted communication equipment, including satellite dishes shall be completely screened by free-standing screen walls subject to developer approval.
	Electrical service entry section shall be located primarily inside the building, with only a meter section and CT cabinet on exterior.
	Roof access ladder will be located inside the building.
	All roof drainage shall be interior roof drains.
	There will be no overnight RV parking allowed and no outside bulk storage allowed.
	The design of the site will be strongly encouraged to incorporate with design sensitivity and accuracy of detailing of some of the architectural elements noted in this section.
	"Blackout Film" spec is 3M, "opacifier" film, 1 mil thick
	Hardscape Pavers: Mfgr.: Pavestone Pavers Color: three-tone brown Blend/Pattern: Plaza I and II; Heritage Random

 

B.  LANDSCAPING

A conceptual Landscape Master Plan has been presented which identifies the location and species of all trees, shrubs, vines and groundcover throughout the proposed development. Careful consideration has been placed on creating a common landscape theme to tie the development together and further create a sense of continuity. An array of trees have been selected which do well in our desert climate such as Palo Verde, Mesquite, Date Palm, Live Oak, Sisso, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Evergreen Elm, Model Pine and Lucky Nut. A variety of shrubs are also proposed including Agave, Yucca, Desert Spoon, Texas Sage, and other eclectic varieties identified on the Conceptual Landscape Master Plan. Additional shrubs and groundcover will offer a colorful, hearty variety of additional plant matter throughout the development. A detailed inventory of all proposed trees, shrubs, cacti and ground cover to be salvaged and reused on site are identified in the development booklet. This is to enhance the design with specimen native plant materials. Landscaping is emphasized on arterial street frontages, along the perimeter of the site, adjacent to the internal shop and pad sites and throughout the parking areas. Landscaped pedestrian connections are provided to connect the pad sites along the arterials, the internal shops and the larger major and anchor tenants along the northern and eastern property lines. The selected landscaping is intended to provide adequate screening and shade to allow for a colorful variety of plant species, which add in the creation of a sense of arrival on the intersection corners and create a sense of place within the development.

C.  LIGHTING

A complete site lighting design will be provided for approval. This design shall provide for site lighting necessary to ensure public safety, security lighting, pedestrian walkways, and accenting architectural elements, such as building facades, entry, outdoor seating patios, etc. The owner/applicant will comply with any and all “Dark Sky” ordinance requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance. The maximum fixture height allowed would be: (1) walkway poles – 12 to 15 feet (2) parking lot poles – 30 feet in height

D.  SIGNAGE

The Design Guidelines also include a detailed comprehensive sign package. In addition to the proposed general requirements for the building signage, the Guidelines provide information specifically related to freestanding signage, a sign location site plan, proposed elevations for pylon signs, monument signs, entry monument signs and typical building sign elevations for major, shop and pad buildings.

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

E.  CONCLUSION

Approval of the subject requests will allow Vestar the opportunity to provide a high-quality regional shopping center with a variety of retail uses and services. Careful attention has been paid to common architectural design, color and materials, landscaping and amenities, good traffic movement, convenient parking and safe pedestrian access. The result is a quality commercial development to serve the residents of Peoria and the surrounding community.