West Slope Neighborhood Design Guidelines. Kick-off Meeting February 5, 2015 Titlow Lodge 6:00 8:00 pm

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1 West Slope Neighborhood Design Guidelines Kick-off Meeting February 5, 2015 Titlow Lodge 6:00 8:00 pm

2 West Slope Neighborhood Design Guidelines Purpose of Meeting and Ground rules

3 Proposal Overview Proposal: Establish a conservation district to maintain neighborhood character through certain restrictions on building design, lot size and subdivision of existing lots. Key elements of WSNC proposal: Houses shall be single-story with daylight basement Establish a minimum lot size of 12,500 SF (zoning is 7500) Subdivided lots shall extend from street to street Trees and tall vegetation shall not obstruct views

4 Schedule: Key Dates November 18 February 5 March 11 March TBA West Slope Neighborhood Community Information Meeting Design Guidelines Kickoff Discussion of guidelines content Feedback Landmarks Preservation Commission presentation Set public hearing date West Slope Neighborhood Design Guidelines follow up

5 Schedule: Key Dates (continued) April 8 Tentative April TBA July 1 Landmarks Preservation Commission public hearing Presentation to City Council Neighborhoods and Housing Committee Planning Commission public hearing

6 Schedule: Key Dates (continued) September 15 September 15 September 23 September 29 October 6 October 31 City Council Study Session City Council Public Hearing City Council Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability Committee review City Council First Reading of ordinances City Council Final Reading of Ordinances Effective date of adopted amendments

7 Proposed district boundaries

8 Historical background Photo shows graded roads in 1947, looking north Narrowmoor Addn. 1 recorded in 1944, 107 lots Narrowmoor Addn. 2 Recorded in 1944, 65 lots Narrowmoor Addn. 3 Recorded in 1947, 92 lots

9 Historical background Developed by Norwegian immigrant and builder Eivind Anderson Designed by engineer David H. White Houses designed by architects, customdesigned by builders, or built from stock plans

10 Historical background Many streets had been developed by 1951

11 Historical background 1951 Each house was carefully placed to maximize views 2015

12 Historical background Orientation and responding to the topography was important

13 Historical background Streetscapes were important

14 Historical background Diversity within Modern architectural styles was important

15 Site design characteristics Large lots, oriented east-west Through lots (streets on both sides) Houses sited on upside (east side) of lots Extensive landscaping

side Horizontal aspect with low pitched roofs

16 House design characteristics One story with daylight basements, with the main entry on the east side Horizontal aspect with low pitched roofs Display both Contemporary (Modern) and traditional Ranch styles

17 House design characteristics Glazed rear facades Extensive decks and outdoor space Oriented toward views

18 Details subtle entries, entry courts

19 Details house fronts can be private

20 Details garages are usually integrated with house; original doors are paneled

21 Details natural materials, colors and textures are prized

22 Details windows are large and horizontally oriented Front facade Rear facade

23 Details doors are flush, sometimes with sidelights

24 Design guidelines for mid-century modern districts Arapahoe Acres, Englewood, CO, NR Historic District extensive design guidelines; voluntary design review Oak Hills, Washington Co., OR, NR Historic District no design guidelines; no review Sea Ranch, Sonoma Co., CA, no historic designation extensive, mandatory design guidelines Eichler Homes, Sunnyvale, CA, no historic designation extensive, mandatory design guidelines

25 Design guidelines - Application Design for new construction Design of additions to footprints of existing homes Demolition of existing homes

26 Design guidelines identify elements

27 Design guidelines identify characteristics

28 Design guidelines identify characteristics

29 Design guidelines - height For example: Building heights must be no higher than the average height of adjacent buildings Buildings are one story with a daylight basement

30 Design guidelines - massing and scale For example: Residential structures shall not exceed a single, main level and a daylight basement Preferred massing is simple, with rectangular, L-shaped or U-shaped footprints

31 Design guidelines - exterior cladding and materials For example: New materials will be compatible with existing materials in the neighborhood, including board and batten, brick and masonry veneer, striated cedar shingles, and horizontal board

32 Design guidelines roof shape and eaves For example: Roof forms will be compatible with prevailing lowpitched and flat roofs Houses with parapet roofs will not be allowed

33 Design guidelines fenestration patterns Front facade Rear facade For example: Fenestration patterns will reflect or be compatible with the prevailing patterns of horizontal windows and emphasize privacy on the front façade; rear facades may be heavily glazed

34 Design guidelines - fenestration patterns

35 Additional guideline subjects to be addressed: Architectural details Additions Main entrances Accessory structures and parking Site plan and layout

36 West Slope Neighborhood Design Guidelines Kick-off Meeting February 5, 2015 Titlow Lodge 6:00 8:00 pm

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Tazewell Pike. Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Design Guidelines Tazewell Pike Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Design Guidelines Knoxville Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission November 2, 2000 These design guidelines were: Adopted by the Knoxville