C HAPTER 4 N EIGHBORHOOD R EALM

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1 C o l d s t r e a m S p e c i f i c l a n C HATER 4 N EIGHBORHOOD R EALM

2 C OLDSTREAM S ECIFIC LAN CHATER 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD R EALM CHATER 4: NEIGHBORHOOD REALM 4.1 UROSE AND INTENT This chapter has been developed to implement the Coldstream Specific lan's vision by crafting unique and environmentally appropriate land uses and design guidelines that incorporate quality architecture and site planning design concepts amidst large tracts of enhanced open space and recreational areas. In contrast to the Community Realm Design Guidelines contained in Chapter 3 of the Specific lan, which address the design of common lan Area elements such as environmental preservation, restoration and enhancement, water quality, open space and recreation, circulation, lighting, and signage, the Neighborhood Realm establishes the individual zoning districts which comprise the lan Area. These zoning districts identify the permitted uses, development standards, site planning regulations, and design guidelines that will shape the pattern of development within the Coldstream lan Area consistent with the vision and goals of the Specific lan. The key objectives of this chapter are to: Nurture the key relationships between the individual zoning districts and the Community Realm open space network, to ensure that the Neighborhood Realm supports the environmental and open space goals of the Coldstream Specific lan. Ensure that each new phase of building will be compatible with previous phases, leading to cohesive and distinct development patterns consistent with the intent of the Coldstream Specific lan. rovide the tools that will allow Town of Truckee (Town) planning staff and the Coldstream Design Review Committee (DRC) to evaluate whether or not proposed improvements are consistent with the vision and goals of the Coldstream Specific lan. rovide project applicants, builders, individual property owners, and project designers with the necessary design tools for successful project implementation. 4.2 CHATER ORGANIZATION As illustrated by the Land Use Diagram on Figure 4-1 this chapter defines the seven zoning districts for the Coldstream lan Area. They are as follows: 1. Village Mixed Use Commercial (MUC) 2. Village Green Residential (VGR) 3. Village Green Residential Small Lot (VSL) 4. Lakeside Residential (LR) 5. Forest Residential (FR) 6. Recreation (REC) 7. Open Space (OS) ermitted uses for each of the zoning districts within the lan Area are illustrated by Table 4-1. Development standards and site, architectural, and landscape design guidelines have been prepared to direct the physical form of the permitted uses for each land use by addressing the following criteria: Site lanning Regulations are the standards and guidelines used to configure the ultimate form of each district, in addition to delineating the size and height of buildings and their orientation on individual lots, including setbacks, yard areas, and snow storage requirements. Architectural Design Guidelines provide direction for the design of buildings, appurtenances, and site elements within the Coldstream lan Area. Construction materials, styles, and building forms within each zoning district are addressed within this section. Landscape Design Guidelines address private yard treatments of plant materials, walls, fencing, and hardscapes. The intent of this section is to establish the key relationships of private [4.1]

3 CHATER 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD REALM COLDSTREAM SECIFIC LAN Figure 4-1: Land Use Diagram [4. 2 ]

4 C OLDSTREAM S ECIFIC LAN CHATER 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD R EALM landscaping to neighboring properties, streets, and the open space network. Special attention is given to creating smooth landscape transitions between private lots and habitat areas, such as ponds, creeks, and wetlands, and to preserve view corridors within the lan Area. The site, architectural, and landscape design guidelines for individual zoning districts are located within Sections 4.3 through 4.9 of this chapter. Sections 4.10 and 4.11 contain general irrigation and plant species recommendations which supplement the landscape design guidelines for individual zoning districts. In addition, Section 4.12 contains green building design guidelines which are intended to provide project builders with guidance for incorporating various green building techniques into building design. The permitted uses, conditionally permitted uses, and temporary permitted uses allowed within each zoning district are set forth as follows: Table 4-1: ermitted Uses = ermitted Use / MU = Minor Use ermit / U = Use ermit / TU = Temporary Use ermit / A = Accessory Use Zoning Districts roposed Land Uses MUC VGR VSL LR FR REC OS Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) Banks and Financial Services Bed and Breakfast Inns Boardwalks, Overlooks/Viewing latforms, and Similar Uses Child Daycare Centers Churches/laces of Worship U Civic Events (farmers markets, craft fairs, art shows, and similar uses) Commercial Filming TU TU TU TU TU TU TU Community Centers and Common Area Recreation Facilities Conference Facilities [4.3]

5 CHATER 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD R EALM C OLDSTREAM S ECIFIC LAN Table 4-1: ermitted Uses (Continued) = ermitted Use / MU = Minor Use ermit / U = Use ermit / TU = Temporary Use ermit / A = Accessory Use Zoning Districts roposed Land Uses MUC VGR VSL LR FR REC OS Convenience Stores Cultural and erforming Arts Facilities Docks and iers Employee, Workforce (including Co-Housing), and Affordable Housing Enclosed and Open arking Forest Management ractices Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Stores Grocery Stores Health and Fitness Center Hotels, Motels, and Lodges Ice Skating Rinks Indoor Recreation Centers Laundromats Libraries and Museums Live/Work Quarters [4.4] Lodging Units (including fractional ownerships)

6 C OLDSTREAM S ECIFIC LAN CHATER 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD R EALM Table 4-1: ermitted Uses (Continued) = ermitted Use / MU = Minor Use ermit / U = Use ermit / TU = Temporary Use ermit / A = Accessory Use Zoning Districts roposed Land Uses MUC VGR VSL LR FR REC OS Membership Organization Facilities Model Units Multi-Family Dwellings (attached residential units allowing individual ownerships, rentals, fractional ownerships, townhomes, and condominiums) Nature Reserves Offices (business and professional) Offices (temporary) On-Site Contractors' Construction Yards Outdoor Commercial Recreation Outdoor Lighted Sports Fields Outdoor Retail Sales and Displays arks and laygrounds lazas and Outdoor Gathering Areas ools, Spas, Greenhouses, Gazebos, and lay Structures A A A A A A ost Offices ublic Buildings and Structures U U U U U U U ublic Safety and Utility Facilities U U U U U U U [4.5]

7 CHATER 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD R EALM C OLDSTREAM S ECIFIC LAN Table 4-1: ermitted Uses (Continued) = ermitted Use / MU = Minor Use ermit / U = Use ermit / TU = Temporary Use ermit / A = Accessory Use Zoning Districts roposed Land Uses MUC VGR VSL LR FR REC OS Recreational Facilities (amphitheatres, bandstand areas, barbeque pits, fire pits, gazebos, public gathering spaces, water features, and similar uses) Restaurants, Bars, and Cocktail Lounges (including outdoor dining with table service) Restoration and Enhancement Activities for ond and Stream Zones (including maintenance) Retail Sales (general merchandise) Seasonal Sales Lots Secondary Residential Uses Service Stations (with car washes) Single-Family Dwellings Sport Courts (tennis, basketball, etc.) Storm Water Detention Facilities Studios (art, dance, music, photography, etc.) Temporary Events TU TU TU TU Temporary Real Estate Offices Temporary Work Trailers (office and related uses associated with active construction projects) [4.6] Theaters and Meeting Halls

8 C OLDSTREAM S ECIFIC LAN CHATER 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD R EALM Table 4-1: ermitted Uses (Continued) = ermitted Use / MU = Minor Use ermit / U = Use ermit / TU = Temporary Use ermit / A = Accessory Use Zoning Districts roposed Land Uses MUC VGR VSL LR FR REC OS Trails Transient Rental Units Transit Stop Shelters Utility Facilities U U U U U U U Visitor Centers Note: Other similar type uses may be permitted which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director, are compatible in nature to those listed above. Key to ermit Requirements Symbol ermit Requirement rocedure is Detailed in Section ermitted use, still may require building, grading, or other construction permit. N/A MU Conditional use, Minor Use ermit approval required of the Truckee Development Code U Conditional use, Use ermit approval required of the Truckee Development Code TU Temporary use, Temporary Use ermit approval required of the Truckee Development Code A Accessory Use of the Truckee Development Code Use not allowed E of the Truckee Development Code [4.7]

9 CHATER 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD R EALM C OLDSTREAM S ECIFIC LAN MUC 4.3 MUC - VILLAGE MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL INTRODUCTION The Village Mixed-Use Commercial (MUC) zoning district is located at the entrance to the Coldstream lan Area, with access and exposure to Interstate 80 (I-80). It is adjacent to the I- 80/Donner ass Road/Coldstream Road off-ramp and abuts property currently designated for Highway Commercial (CH) development as illustrated by Figure 4-2. The purpose of the MUC zoning district is to provide a centralized, pedestrian-oriented Neighborhood Village Center, offering a variety of retail, commercial, entertainment, office, and residential land uses that will serve residents within the lan Area and neighboring Truckee community. The MUC zoning district serves as a gateway to the Coldstream lan Area; and the permitted uses, development standards, and design guidelines established herein are tailored to create an attractive, inviting village atmosphere which offers the following amenities: A mixture of retail, service, public, office, recreation, and residential uses that encourages pedestrian activity. A mixture of housing types, including townhomes and other multi-family dwelling units, which can accommodate a variety of household sizes, incomes, and lifestyles. An interconnected circulation network that provides a variety of convenient routes for pedestrians and vehicles. A pedestrian friendly environment that includes streetscape design components such as enhanced street and sidewalk sections, building locations, street trees, and other features that, when combined, create attractive public spaces. ublic plazas and open space areas that provide opportunities for public gatherings. These amenities will be provided through the use of various design techniques, such as enhanced street sections featuring diagonal parking, decorative landscaping, vibrant storefronts, covered walkways, parking areas behind buildings, wide sidewalks, and a variety of related land uses. The type of site design standards, permitted uses, landscaping, and architectural details needed to create the intended Coldstream Neighborhood Village Center atmosphere follow in Sections 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, and ERMITTED U SES, C ONDITIONALLY ERMITTED U SES, AND T EMORARY ERMITTED U SES See Table 4-1 for a list of permitted, conditionally permitted, and temporarily permitted uses within the MUC zoning district. [4.8] Figure 4-2: MUC Key Map

10 C OLDSTREAM S ECIFIC LAN CHATER 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD R EALM MUC SITE LANNING R EGULATIONS MUC DEVELOMENT S TANDARDS Development Feature Requirement Minimum Setbacks Required Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) None. N/A Maximum Site Coverage (1) 70% Maximum Height Limit (2) Landscaping Minimum Water Course Setback (3) 50 feet or 3.5 stories, whichever is less (measured from highest point of structure to average, natural grade, and not including chimney height). See Truckee Development Code, Chapter As required by Chapter of the Specific lan. 50 feet from the 100 year floodplain of Cold Creek. arking and Loading As required by the Truckee Development Code, Chapter Lighting Signage Snow Storage Green Building As required by Chapter 3.6 of the Specific lan. As required by Chapter 3.7 of the Specific lan. 50% of all uncovered parking and driveway area. As required by Chapter 4.12 of the Specific lan. Notes: (1) Maximum percentage of site area that may be covered with structures and pavement. (2) Maximum allowable height for structures, per Truckee Development Code. (3) Stream setback may be reduced, based upon approval of Cold Creek stream restoration. [4.9]

11 CHATER 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD R EALM C OLDSTREAM S ECIFIC LAN MUC G ENERAL S ITE D ESIGN G UIDELINES 1. The MUC zoning district shall be designed as one cohesive, integrated district utilizing the common entry road as its organizing structure. 2. Buildings shall be scaled and organized to provide a pedestrian scaled "village" character that avoids traditional "strip retail" development. 3. As shown on Figure 4-3, provide pedestrian amenities, such as wide sidewalks and street furnishings to encourage pedestrian use and social interaction. 4. Include outdoor public spaces where appropriate for special events and gatherings. 5. rovide on-street diagonal parking areas along building frontages and cluster off-street parking at the rear and along side yards or garages to minimize large parking expanses. 6. Maintain street tree canopies and covered pedestrian space along building facades to reduce snow and ice hazards for pedestrians. 7. rovide service areas in the rear of buildings and/or consolidate among establishments to minimize pedestrian conflicts. 8. Buildings along Cold Creek should be oriented to take advantage of views of the creek and ponds while providing opportunities for pedestrian and recreational access. 9. Where possible, provide housing opportunities along Cold Creek while maintaining opportunities for recreational access and views. Figure 4-3: MUC Rendering [ ]