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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
Vicinity and Context Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1
Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Organization of Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Purpose of Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Administration and Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
II. SITE DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Goals and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Design Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Grading & Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Building Envelopes and Setbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Streetscape and Garage Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Solar Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Privacy and Overlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ill. BUILDING DESIGN .................................... 22
Goals and Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Design Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Building Form and Massing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Garages ........................................... 24
Roof and Rooflines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Windows and Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Balustrades and Railings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Exterior Materials ~nd Finishes ...................... ·. . . . . 31
IV. LANDSCAPE DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Goals and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Design Considerations . . . . . ._ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hardscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Walls and Fences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Trellises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Erosion Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Landscape Palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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VICINITY MAP NORTJ
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I. INTRODUCTION
Stoneridge Village is a unique residential subdivision situated on the
lower slopes of the South Street hills in the City of San Luis Obispo.
From concept to implementation, the focus of the design effort has
been to develop a unique neighborhood with a distinct
Mediterranean hillside village character. As the project is a custom
Jot subdivision, specific home designs are not proposed for any of
the lots. Unlike typical residential subdivisions, Stoneridge Village
has been guided by and will continue to be guided by a very
prescriptive set of Design Guidelines.
To achieve the desired village design and allow for diversity in
individual homes, exceptions to conventional subdivision
requirements have been requested through the PD process. The
intent of the Design Guidelines is to provide the .City .. , and
homeowners and their architects with assistance an'd direction
designing homes. The users of the Design Guidelines booklet
should view it as a set of guidelines developed to assist them in
devising their own design solutions within the context of the overall
character desired for Stoneridge. It is divided into a series of
sections, Site Development, Building Design, and Landscape
Design, further setting forth the purpose and organization of the
Guideline document.
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Background
The three primary design sections provide information detailed
enough to guide designers to adhere to the overall desired
character; however, they remain flexible enough allowing
individuality and creative solutions to specific design challenges.
Stoneridge Village was originally conceived as a single phase
custom lot project which would be planned and processed as a
singular unit, thereby creating the entire neighborhood through one
construction period. Stoneridge Village occupies property which is
located within the City of San Luis Obispo, and property in the
County of San Luis Obispo. The process envisioned at the outset
was to apply for a minor annexation for the 60 acres lying in the
County, and proceed with one development plan for both areas.
However, due to a number of events which had City-wide
implication at the time, the p·roject was broken into two phases. ·
Stoneridge Village Phase I, which lies inside the City proceeded
through design development, tentative tract processing, and was
developed according to the Design Guideline package. Stoneridge
II or Phase II of the Village, is the subject of these revised Design
Guidelines, modeled after the original guidelines, but tailored for the
unique characteristics of the new area being developed.
Due to the nature of the Phase II application, a General Plan
Amendment, Prezoning, and Annexation is required prior to the
approval of a Tentative Tract Map and subsequent site
development. Because of environmental issues that arose out of
the initial study for Stoneridge II, an Environmental Impact Report
was required by the City and prepared. The purpose of an EIR as
prescribed by the California Environmental Quality Act is to highlight
and identify project impacts which can be feasibly mitigated through
changes to the project design. Therefore, it is one of the primary
objectives of this Design Guideline document to take into
consideration the findings of the EIR, and comments from
surrounding neighborhoods creating guidelines which will effectively
implement these findings.
These Design Guidelines have been compiled following
extensive public comment, review of existing conditions in the
first phase and thorough environmental review. All conditions,
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proposals and suggestions contained in these guidelines have
been agreed upon by the surrounding neighbors, developer
and City of San Luis Obispo.
In addition to the EIR findings, this revised Design Guideline
contains responses to a Stoneridge questionnaire survey. Because
Phase I has been completed, this created an opportunity to
conduct a post-construction evaluation. The questionnaire surveys
existing residents about a number of livability, design and
neighborhood issues. · The questionnaire and the summary of
responses are appended to this document and have proven to be
very helpful in updating the Design Guidelines. Also, appended to
the Design Guidelines is a summary of mitigation measures required
by the EIR which have been addressed in the Design Guidelines.
Organization of The Design Guidelines are organized as follows:
the Guidelines
• Purpose of the Guidelines -This section describes the
purpose, outlines the format of the Guidelines, and identifies the
potential users of the document. ·
• Administration of the Design Guidelines -This section
provides a general submittal and processing outline for all
building activity within the Stoneridge neighborhood. This
section also identifies how and who is responsible for
administration and enforcement of the Guidelines.
• Site Development -This section deals with the location and
position of homes on a particular site and identifies design
principles useful to affect a beneficial relationship between
neighboring residences and the site itself, including building
setbacks, orientation, privacy overlook, views, grading and
drainage, building envelopes, streetscape, solar orientation, etc.
• Building Design -This section outlines the specific architectural
character desired for the Stoneridge neighborhood and further
describes building form and massing, garages, roof and roof
lines, window and door treatments, balustrades and, railings,
exterior materials and finishes, floor area, and building height
limitations.
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Purpose of the
Design
Guidelines
Format
• Landscape Design -This sections sets forth the design
parameters for the landscape treatment for Stoneridge Village,
including acceptable landscape palettes, walls, fences, trellises,
erosion control, recommendations for the use of · various
irrigation techniques, lighting, and maintenance operations.
The purpose of ·the Design Guideline document is outlined as
follows:
• Provide the prospective buyer, builder, or designer with a set
of site development, architectural and landscape design
parameters to be used as a guide in the design of all proposed
homes. This design guideline is not intended to replace or be
used in lieu of subdivision Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CC&R's). However, the Design Guidelines will be
an element of the eventual CC&R's.
• Provide the City of San Luis Obispo and its various reviewing
bodies with a document that will facilitate and expedite the
review and subsequent approval of custom homes in the
Stoneridge Village neighborhood.
• Create through the use of these Design Guidelines a residential
neighborhood that remains consistent with the architectural
character established in Stoneridge I and that will result in the
overall neighborhood appearance similar to a Mediterranean
hillside village.
• Set forth specific development guidelines addressing necessary
site planning, building design, and landscape design issues
which are raised in the EIR document, neighborhood survey,
and surrounding neighborhood comments.
The Design Guideline document is divided into a series of sections,
Site Development, Building Design, and Landscape Design that are
d~tailed enough to direct the users of the document sufficiently to
achieve the overall character of a Mediterranean hillside village.
Each section contains a series of specific goals and ot:?jectives
which are further supported by design considerations, these are
presented in text with supporting graphic examples.
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Users
Administration
and Enforcement
Users of this document will consist of the following groups.
1. Property owners will utilize the Design Guidelines in conjunction
with the City of San Luis Obispo's Zoning Ordinance to develop
plans for homes in the Stoneridge Village.
2. Design professionals working with the property owner will
utilize the Design Guidelines for the creation of new homes,
landscaping, or remodeling in Stoneridge Village. The guidelines
will provide directions for site design, landscaping, and
architectural treatment for each home. These guidelines will
help to provide a framework for decision making between
homeowners and their respective design professionals, ensuring
that the ultimate character and a high level of quality is achieved
for Stoneridge Village.
3. City staff when meeting with owners and design professionals
will utilize the Design Guidelines to review, provide direction,
and work with -the ARC (if necessary).
4. Architectural Review Committee will utilize the Design
Guidelines when reviewing sensitive lots and home designs
which present especially challenging and unique design
proposals.
Designers of homes within Stoneridge Village Phase II will be
required to participate in a design review process.
First, all home designs proposed for Stoneridge Phase II must be
reviewed and approved by John King and/or his representative.
Review by Mr. King and/or his representative must precede
submittal to City staff.
Secondly, all homes proposed in Stoneridge Village Phase II must
go through a brief .. over the counter.. review with City staff. City
staff will use JID established checklist to review all home plans.
Should there be a difference of opinion between staff and the
applicant in the course of staff design review, the preliminary design
package may be forwarded to the ARC for a more in depth review
and recommendations. Please refer to the plan submittal
requirements section for specific proceedure and requirements.
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Review and
Approval
Appeals
Plan Submittal
Requirements
The Design Guidelines will be administered by these review bodies
allowing for flexibility and exploration of a range of creative solutions
provided they are consistent with the intent and specific document
requirements.
In order to ensure that the Design Guideline requirements are
enforced, the following action must be taken.
1. The City Planning staff must review and approve the preliminary
design package prior to submittal to the City Building
Department.
2. If any substantial changes occur to the building or landscape
design due to Building Department review, the Planning staff will
be notified and provide a second review for consistency with the
Guidelines.
Planning staff decisions may be appealed to the ARC for
appropriate action. Should the applicant continue to disagree with
the ARC decision, the ARC decision may be appealed to the City
Council.
This section has been created to clearly outline the necessary steps
to obtain project approval for prospective Stoneridge Village
property owners and/or their design representative. Each applicant
shall be responsible for the submittal requirements and fees
required by the City of San Luis Obispo for its review and approval
process. The following outline highlights these steps.
+ Obtain and review a copy of the Stoneridge Village Design
Guidelines.
+ Conduct an initial meeting between the owner and/or their
design representative and City Planning staff. This is necessary
to thoroughly review and become familiar with all design and
development requirements set forth by the Design Guideline
document.
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• The owner and/or his design representative shall submit a
preliminary design package to the City Planning staff. These
shall contain:
1. A preliminary site plan to scale identifying all setbacks, yard
space, driveway aprons, and building footprint.
2. One elevation of each side of the building, including materials
and color information with 11body color• samples, accent color
samples, and window and door specifications.
3. A preliminary landscape plan including a list of proposed
plant material, location of proposed plant material, and
statement of the proposed irrigation system.
• Staff will review this preliminary package and will return it to the .
applicant with comments and direction for modifications to be
included in the final construction document package. (Should
applicant wish to appeal staff's decisions, refer to 11Appeals 11 on
Page 7.)
• Construction documents, including all drawings, designs, and
materials must be accurately completed and submitted to the
City Building Department.
• Upon payment of all applicable fees and complianc~ with
applicable City policies, a building permit will be issued .
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STONERIDGE II PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
FUTURE TRACT CONDITIONS
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Goals and
Objectives
Design
Considerations
II. SITE DEVELOPMENT
The site planning component of the Design Guidelines specifies
arrangements for buildings, outdoor spaces, and other site
improvements, such as landscaping, walkways and drives in a
fashion that takes advantage of correct solar orientation,
topography, and views. Good site planning will shape useful and
enjoyable outdoor spaces while working with the existing landscape.
These Design Guidelines strive to minimize the visual impact of the
Stoneridge II homes from existing Lawrence Drive residents and
other portions of San Luis Obispo while retaining the existing and
desired Mediterranean hillside character.
The most significant design considerations revolve around setbacks,
site access (orientation of garages), solar orientation and the
relationship of buildings and front yard spaces to the street. Each
,· site design should respond to the size, shape and slope
characteristics of each individual lot. ~
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Grading and
Drainage
Building
Envelopes and
Setbacks
In preparing a plan for a Stoneridge II site, designers will have
to work with the natural grade conditions peculiar to the lot.
• Detached garages are encouraged with a transitional slope
between the main home and the garage. The residence would
be approximately a half level up or down from the gatages pad
elevation.
• Garages may be attached to the unit, but will usually involve . a
level change to the home from the garage due , to the
topography.
· • On all lots, split level plans are encouraged, not only as a
design solution in response to the site, but to further enhance
the visual variety of the streetscape and the play of level
changes typical of a Mediterranean hillside village.
Building envelopes and setbacks are intended to create
architectural variety, interest, and individuality, respective of natural
site constraints.
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Area 3
Area 4
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Responding to the variety of site constraints, the project has been
divided into 4 areas (refer to Area Map). Each area has a unique
set of building setback and envelope standards. While the
minimum setbacks and maximum height limitations are listed for all
4 areas, setbacks and heights are encouraged to vary lot to lot,
avoiding a bland, uniform, or mass-produced appearance.
• In response to the Environmental Impact Report completed on
Stoneridge II, setback and height restrictions have been revised
as follows.
Area 1 (Refer to Area Map on page 13)
Lots in Area 1 have been designed with irregular Jot lines and
dimensions. The purpose of this design is to further reduce the
impact of these homes on their Lawrence Drive neighbors and
to create a more authentic Mediterranean village appearance.
By orienting Stoneridge II homes at angles to the rear property
line, maintaining the 25 foot minimum rear yard setback and 15
foot maximum building height at the rear setback, more space
between buildings and a "softer" building facade can be
presented.
Due to extreme sensitivity of the Lawrence Drive neighborhood
to privacy and overlook issues, specific building height and
setback guidelines have been developed on a lot by lot basis
for Area 1. These guidelines below are minimum standards.
For these specific standards, refer to Development Plan exhibit
boards 1-8.
1. Street yard setbacks: Minimum of 10 feet from front property
line for garages not facing the street or residential buildings;
minimum of 15 feet for garages facing the street.
2. Side yard setbacks: Minimum 3 feet from building to property
line.
3. Rear yard setbacks: Minimum 25 feet from building to
property line.
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4. Building height: A maximum building height of 15' measured
from finish grade at rear yard setback. the rear yard building
height limit is consistent throughout area 1 at 15'. The front
yard building height limit varies from 15' to 20' lot to lot.
Refer to approved Development Plan Exhibit Boards 1-8 for
exact -height limitation (boards maintained at Community
Development Department).
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HOMES
25' :
* 20' HEIGHT LIMIT ON LOTS 5,6,8...:11, 13-17
15' HEIGHT LIMIT ON LOTS 1-4,7,12
.STREET FACING .. GARAGES-15'min. SETBACK
REFER TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN EXHIBIT BOARDS 1-8
FOR MORE INFORMATION
The building envelope shall be measured up 15' at front yard
setback and extend at a 90 degree angle towards rear yard
property line for 35' (from front property line), then slope
downward meeting the 15' height limit at rear yard setback.
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Area 2 (Refer to map on Page 13)
COURTYARD CLUSTERS
A preliminary lotting design has been prepared for Area 2. All
homes in this area will be built by the subdivider. Accordingly,
a detailed site plan, building design, landscape plan, and all
supporting technical exhibits will be prepared and submitted as
a part of the tentative tract map submittal. A concept illustration
has been constructed as a part of the planned developed
package which shows number of lots and preliminary design
character.
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Area 3 (Refer to map on Page 13)
1. Street yard setbacks: Minimum of 1 0 feet from front property
line for homes · or garages not facing the street; minimum of
15 feet for garages facing the street.
2. Side yard setbacks: Minimum 3 feet from building to property
line.
3. Rear yard setbacks: Minimum 5 feet from building to
property line.
4. Building height: Maximum building height of 25' parallel to
finish grade.
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Area 4 (Refer to map on Page 13) ·
1. Street yard setbacks: Minimum of 10 feet from front property
line for residential buildings or garages not facing the street;
minimum of 15 feet for garages facing tr"le street.
2. Side yard setbacks: Minimum 3 feet from building to property
line.
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3. Rear yard setbacks: Minimum 5 feet from building to
property line.
4. Building height: Maximum building height of 25' parallel to
finish grade.
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OPEN SPACE
Streetscape
and Garage
Orientation
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• STREET FACING GARAGES-15'mln. SETBACK
• Where possible, garages should qe oriented to minimize the
view of garage doors, reducing the auto-dominance and garage
presence along the streets.
• Lots with uphill slopes or irregular lots needing special design
considerations should orient garages in a way best serving the
site and the home being built.
• Shared driveways are encouraged to more efficiently serve lots.
This will increase usable yard area and reduce paved areas.
• Placement of drives and parking areas should be hidden from
public view as much as possible by the use of berrning and
screening and reduction of apron width.
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Solar
Orientation
Privacy
and Overlook
• Building orientation should maximize the optimal solar exposure,
minimizing shading on adjacent properties.
• Provisions within the site plans and building designs for passive
solar space and water heating are strongly encouraged.
• Give careful attention to adjacent neighbors to avoid shading
windows and patio areas.
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• Orient buildings and decks to maximize views while preserving
privacy of surrounding neighbors.
• Rear yard decks more than 8 feet above natural ground level
are prohibited in Area 1.
• Locate windows and other openings away from neighbor's
windows and openings to insure privacy between homes.
• Large windows are discouraged for use in north facing walls in
Area 1 and .3 to minimize visual overlook.
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HOUSE:
COBBLE DRIVE
SITE DESIGN CRITERIA
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SIZE.ON EAST & WEST
FACING WALLS
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SIDE LOADED
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Goals and
Objectives
Ill. BUILDING DESIGN
These architectural design guidelines are intended to establish
general parameters and direction that encourage creative and
appropriate building design solutions without severely restricting the
design process. These guidelines should not be perceived as
constraints that limit creative possibilities, but rather guidelines by
which the desired architectural quality can be expressed and
developed . This architectural section seeks to encourage tasteful,
imaginative design solutions sensitive to each individual lot,
capturing the Mediterranean village character desired for
Stoneridge .
Rather than creating a neighborhood where any architectural style
is tolerated, Stoneridge Village offers something new and different.
Stoneridge II includes detached single family homes with a design
program incorporating distinctive architectural elements of a
Mediterranean hillside village.
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Design
Considerations
Building Form
and Massing
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• The articulation of building forms is a critical element to
capturing the Mediterranean village character desired for
Stoneridge. Use of angles or even curved walls are
encouraged.
• Columns, pergolas, "acropolis 11 type free standing structures are
encouraged.
• Building exteriors should be broken into a variety of planes,
creating ·visually interesting shadow lines.
• Careful articulation of building forms such as windows, doors,
walls, parapet walls, and fences is important in capturing the
Mediterranean character and creating an intriguing streetscape.
• Soften the building's mass with architectural features such as
garden walls, porches, balconies, arbors, and trellises. Avoid
··"tacking on" architectural features to hide poor massing without
thought to overall form. Projections, recesses, and overhangs
provide shadow and depth.
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• Buildings should be design~to follow the topography uSing split
pads, stepped footings, and grade separations to allow
dwellings to step up or down the slope.
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Garages
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• Large expanses of unbroken walls or the use of uniform height
roofs on the front and rear elevations of a building are
discouraged. Vertical wall planes on a house's downhill side
should be minimized. Terracing the structure helps reduce its
mass and blend it into the terrain.
• On lots in Area 1, no part of a building may be over 15 to 20
feet above the finished ground level. Homes in Area 1 are
subject to the _approved development plan. Building heights
up to 20' may only be allowed in the front area facing the street
to accommodate special design features and support the street
character of Stoneridge I homes. (See page 14)
• Garages can be attached or detached from the main structure
and should not dominate the street facade. Minimize the visual
impact of garage doors by orienting them perpendicular or at an
angle to the street.
• Garages and garage doors should be well articulated and blend
with the main structure's design. Incorporating the same design
elements in the garage as in the primary living structure is
important. ( .1. '~or lots with topographic relief, garages should be tucked under
1 the main house or integrated with the main building design to
/ take advantage of grade change, therefore minimizing impact of
garage.
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DESIGN GUIDELINE$
Roof and
Roof Lines
• The architectural style and vision for Stoneridge . Village involves
the use of flat, domed, barrel vaulted, and pyramid shape roofs
of varying heights that express individual interior spaces on their
exterior elevations generating visual variety and interest in the
architectural forms.
• Sloping roofs of 111/1 z• or greater hidden behind parapet walls
giving a flat roof appearance is encouraged to properly convey
roof drainage.
• Flat roofs used as roof decks are encouraged in areas 2, 3, &
4.
• Tile-clad sloped, vaulted, pyramid, and dome roofs, as well as
pyramid skylights, are also part of the design vocabulary to be
used as accents to the roof line delineating individual spaces, for
example; entry, family room, or master bedroom.
• Minimize use of gable forms on roofs and chimneys.
--). Consistent with_ the Mediterranean style, ornamental parapets
are encouraged throughout the project, defining and articulating
the individual perimeters of flat roofs.
• Parapet detailing can vary widely throughout the subdivision,
but detailing on an individual site should be consistent.
• Special attention should be given to parapet wall and roof
detailing to ensure water tightness, and code compliance.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
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• In older Mediterranean hillside villages, chimneys are one of the
few exterior design elements that are used to personalize a
particular home. This same notion will be encouraged with
Stoneridge II Village. Chimneys should be articulated on the
exterior of buildings as sculpted plaster forms and designers
are encouraged to come up with their own flue and chimney
cap details that would be unique to the unit they design, yet
reflect the geometrical forms typical of Mediterranean.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
RECESSED ARCHED
OPENING WITH
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DETAILING t , ••
MULTI-PANED WINDOW .
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Windows and
Doors
• Another element important in achieving the character and vision
for Stoneridge is the treatment of door and window openings.
In Greek Mediterranean buildings, brightly painted doors and
windows bring color to the all white facades. Below are a series
of general guidelines for windows and door treatments.
1 . Size of Openings: Fenestration of building forms should be
done with small, well placed, and well proportioned openings.
Large picture windows without a multi-paned design are not
acceptable.
Where larger fenestrations are desired, they should be
designed as an aggregate of smaller, more intimate doors
and window openings.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
RECESSED WINDOW
SECTIONS
INTERIOR
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EXTERIOR SILL
EXTERIOR
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WOOD FRAME
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2. Shape of Openings: The predominate shape of fenestra tions
sha ll be rectangular with the smallest side as the base. The
2:3 window proportion used often in Mediterranean villages
is strongly encouraged.
3. Articulation of Openings: All windows should be recessed
fro m the exterior wall planes a minimum of 6 inches,
preferably 8 inches.
Windows, unless arched, should be multi-paned with wood
frames having 1.5"-3" wide sashes and 1" wide muntins. No
b lack, bronze, or natural anod ized aluminum windows will be
allowed.
Large openings without multi-paned windows will not be
allowed.
Use of stained or leaded glass to accent window openings
or as an alternative to multi-paned glass is an option.
The use of tinted or reflected glass is not acceptable.
4. Ornamentation of Openings: Wi ndow and door openings
can be designed as a recessed opening in an unadorned
exterior wall, or ornamented with built up stucco detailing.
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DESIGN GUiDELiNES
Wood shutters with accent color ~
Wide window frame and
Muntins with accent color
Recessed window
system
Terra cotta potted plants ·
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With all light-colored stucco facades, the quality of the
window is very important. 1.5-3 inch window sashes are
strongly encouraged creating a more authentic Mediterranean
character.
Wooden shutters that fit the windows are encouraged.
Windows in accent colors from the Stoneridge II color palette
are encouraged. (See page 33)
Doors and windows can be trimmed out minimally in wood
or local stone.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
FRENCH bOOR WITH ONE CENTER MULLION
5. Doors: Doors and garage doors should be painted a light
"body color• or preferably an accent color. (See color palette
on page 33.) Black doors will not be allowed.
All exterior doors shall be of wood or of a french door
design with small window panes. Sliding glass doors must
provide a multi-paned design and should not be visible from
the street.
Garage doors may be metal or wood.
Balustrades and • Guardrails for decks must be constructed in one of these two
Railings ways:
1. Solid walls -these would be as stucco wall extensions from
stucco building forms that would contain internal roof
drainage with decorative scuppers.
2. Open wood balustrades -this type of open railing would also
be encouraged for use on balconies and exterior stairways.
For wood balustrades, all posts, rails, and balusters shall be
of wood only and painted with accent colors. (See color
palette on page 33.)
Decorative newel posts and wood corbels supporting exterior
balconies are appropriate to the Mediterranean Stoneridge
vernacular. (See color palette on page 33.)
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Exterior Materials
and Finishes
Exterior building materials and colors will be the most strictly
regulated facet of Stoneridge II. Designers are expected to adhere
strictly to the use of the materials and color schemes in individual
home design.
For Stoneridge II, the color palette will use a more muted color
scheme for the 11body11 color, slightly warmer tones than Stoneridge
I. This, along with the increased vegetation, is to reduce glare and
to better blend in with the surrounding hillside.
The Stoneridge II color palette was inspired by primarily Greek
Mediterranean architecture, using light .. body .. colors with accent
colors on windows, doors, and fences.
• Although conventional concrete driveways are allowed, designers
will be encouraged to .. personalize.. individual driveways via
stone pavers or stamped concrete.
--..,._____ ·color tile accent on wall
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
• Decorative hand painted colored tile or terra cotta tile could be
used as an alternative for color accenting.
• Each color scheme includes a "body" color and a series of
accents to be used on elements such as windows, doors,
balustrades, trellises, shutters, and fences. The number of
elements painted with an accent color should be controlled to
a minimum, avoiding a bright color dominating the house. In
general, the brighter a color, the more sparingly it should be
used.
• In order to create a more authentic Mediterranean character, the
stucco shall be a hand applied mission finish opposed to a
machine applied finish.
• The use of wood should be limited exclusively to trellises,
windows, doors, door and window trim, shutters, and
balustrades. Any other use of wood on the exterior of buildings
is not acceptable.
• Local stone could be incorporated in pavement, steps, garden
walls, window sills, and fireplaces.
• Exposed gutter and downspout systems will only be allowed at
pitched roof areas with Des ign Review Comm ittee approval.
Interna l roof drainage with decorative overflow can@, finials,
and pendants are to be used to handle building drainage
overflow.
Finials --~
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
TABLE 2
MATERIALS AND COLORS
Flat Roofs:
• Built-up; light gray granite crushed.
Sloping Roofs:
• Greenhouse glass roofs, non-glazed flat concrete tile, or stucco roofs (on domes or barreQ.
Roof Decks:
• Built-up with a light stained redwood deck on sleepers, plastic coated exterior deck material, or
ceramic tiles. ·
Exterior Walls:
• Smooth troweled stucco (California mission finish) in a body color. Warmer colors should be used
in Area 4 to help blend with the hillside.
Exterior Balustrades and Walls:
+ Open painted wood balustrades or solid stuccoed walls. Paint balustrades with accent colors.
Walls & Fences:
+ Streetscape walls -stucco covered walls in body color, or local stone walls.
+ Side and rear yard fences.
a Black coated chain link fence system with trailing vines.
b. Combination of stucco and wood fence with the wood painted in an accent color.
c. Wood or wrought iron gates painted in accent colors.
d. Local stone walls or pilasters.
Lighting:
• Ught fiXtures should be complimentary to Mediterranean character blending or molded into facade.
+ Brass or reflective fixtures would not be appropriate. -.
Windows:
• Multi-paned window system preferably with 1.5-3 inch sashes painted with accent colors.
Approved Project Colors:
Code numbers refer to "FRAZEE" color swatches or "La Habra Stucco• finish samples. The Stoneridge
Design Review Board will have a color board available with all finish and color samples. Any brand of
exterior paint could be used, but should match these color samples:
Accent Colors:
4265 Pioneer Red
4445 Mission Bell
4874 Hawaii
4875 Caribbean
4884 Turquoise
4885 Key Largo
4895 Meditation
Accent Colors
5033 Deep River
5064 Marina
5104 Cove
. 51 05 Middy Blue
5154 Blueberry
5155 Nantucket
6355 Cherry
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"Body• Stucco Colors
CMF 23 Aspen
1/2 CMF 34 San Simeon
CMF 34 San Simeon
CMF 40 Dove Grey
1/2 CMF 48 Meadowbrook
CMF 48 Meadowbrook
CMF 53 Pure Ivory
CMF 73 Eggshell
1/2 CMF 86 Sandstone
CMF 86 Sandstone
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Goals and
Objectives
IV. LANDSCAPE DESIGN
The landscape scheme devised for Stoneridge II contains a variety
of landscape materials that are common to the Mediterranean
hillside village. The landscape palette will provide continuity
between the built environment and the natural environment, as well
as providing consistency in neighborhood character throughout
Stoneridge I and II.
One primary design objective will be to create street spaces which
reduce the auto-dominance and form a human scale volume
through the use of tree canopies, street width, building setbacks,
and sidewalk design. In support of this, introduction of mature olive
trees along existing streets in Stoneridge I and along the streets in
Phase II is proposed. Mature trees will create a street tree canopy
and established look to both existing and new homes. ·
Another primary design objective is further enhancing the
Mediterranean hillside character by creating a more unifieCJ village
streetscape with interconnecting walls and planting.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Design
Considerations
Planting
The Mediterranean character created with the site and architectural
design should be reinforced by the landscaping of each lot. The
plant palette developed in this section further compliments the
desired Stoneridge II character while incorporating drought tolerant
plants. The yards of each lot should be landscaped using plants
from the provided plant palette.
• In order that lots be landscaped and irrigated within 6 months
of occupancy, acceptable security must be posted.
• Landscape plans for individual lots shall be reviewed at the
same time as building designs and reviewed in the context of
these design guidelines.
• Plans shall identify location of all plant materials in front and
side yards. These plans must contain a legend of plant
materials including botanical name, common name, quantity and
size of all plant material.
• Plant materials must be drought tolerant unless used only for
accent purposes.
• The use of turf shall be prohibited in front yards. Turf shall be
used for functional spaces such as play areas and outdoor
entertainment areas and should be used sparingly.
• The use of trees should be encouraged to create an intimate
scale and enclosure to spaces, but their placement should
respect the long range views of the surrounding neighbors.
• Planting should be used to screen less desirable areas from
public view, i.e. trash can enclosures, parking areas, storage
areas, satellite dishes, and public utilities.
• Careful consideration should be given to the plant selection and
landscape design for Area 4 bordering open space areas.
These areas should act as a transition from the domestic
landscape to the natural.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Hardscapes • Minimize the visual impact of hardscapes such as driveways by
reducing the expanse of paved areas where possible.
• Paving materials should reinforce the architectural character of
the house. (See exterior materials and finishes, page 31)
• Breaking up paved area with planters will help reduce the visual
impact of hardscape.
• Patio designs are ent;ouraged to use level changes and work
with architectural features like trellises.
• Enhance the definition of walkways with accent plantings, low
walls and gates.
ACCENT PLANTING
£?EFINES ENTRY
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COBBLE PAVING .
REDUCES· _ PLANTING &/OR BURMING
HARDSCAPE TO SCREEN HARDSCAPE
IMPACT !
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Walls and Fences • Special attention has been given to develop consistent detailing
for ornamental walls and fences tying the whole project together.
Two primary categories have been developed for walls and
fencing, streetscape walls and interior walls and fences. These
designs should be used exclusively throughout the subdivision
including the locations chosen for their application.
1. Streetscape Walls:
• Walls exposed to view from the streetscape must be of a
stuccoed solid design and detailed in the manner shown
below. These street yard walls can be constructed either out
of wood wrapped in stucco, or out of concrete block, again,
covered in stucco. The designers would be encouraged to
· use curved or linear walls to enclose front or rear garden
and patio areas and to create visual interest along the
streetscape and property corners abutting the street.
• All streetscape walls must be constructed prior to occupancy.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
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WITH ACCENT COLOR
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STUCCO OR
PLASTER WALL
• Property lines not visible from the street may be enclosed
with a 6' high maximum black coated chain link fence
system. Lot owners would be required to plant trailing vines
selected from the landscape palette to grow along this fence.
• A combination of stucco and painted wood fences may be
used to define other yard areas. These fences may be a
maximum of 5' and should incorporate accent colors on
wood elements. Local stone can be used in place of stucco
walls.
• Wooden and wrought iron gates painted with an accent color
are a common Greek Mediterranean feature and may be
integrated in the fence design.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Trellises
Irrigation
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• Common in a Mediterranean hillside village are the use of heavy
wood trellises upon which bougainvillea vines or other trailing
vines are attached.
• Trellises can be used at entries, over rear yard deck of patio
areas, as well as over roof top decks.
• Vertical members supporting the trellis could be stuccoed
columns or heavy wood columns that would be at least ()I• x 611
in cross section.
• All planted areas shall be irrigated with a water efficient
automatic system. The use of microspray, drip systems or other
efficient methods are required. Automatic controllers are
necessary to avoid over -watering and to efficiently control the
application of water.
• All irrigation systems shall separate turf areas from shrub and
groundcover areas, as well as separate all planting according to
orientation, exposure, and slope.
• Irrigation schedules must be adjusted quarterly to meet plant
requirements and programmed to operate during low water
demand periods of the day.
• Adjust irrigation system to minimize runoff and discharge of
water onto adjacent hardscape or properties.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Lighting
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• Adequate on-site lighting should be provided to insure safety,
but light levels should not be a nuisance to adjacent properties.
• Light fixtures should be complimentary to Mediterranean
architecture and character. Exterior lights are to be designed
to wash building surfaces and gardens, concealing sources of
glare from adjacent properties and the streetscape.
• Landscape lighting is encouraged, but should follow these
guidelinE;ls:
A. The light source should not be visible.
B. Light s_hquld be used only to accent focal points, not entire
yard (no flood lighting}.
C . No colored lighting will b~ permitted.
D. Lighting should not cast glare or spill over onto adjacent lots.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Maintenance
Erosion Control
• All landscaped areas shall be maintained to industry standards,
insuring proper health, growth and appearance of all yards.
• All lots shall be kept free from debris, trash, and noxious weeds.
• All graded slopes shall be immediately planted and irrigated with
an automatic system. Graded slopes in excess of 6 vertical feet
in height and 1-1 /2:1 slope shall be treated with erosion control
matting in addition to planting. •
• Erosion control planting design should provide both short and
long term slope stability through a plant palette including short
lived , fast growing slope stabilizing groundcover, long lived
groundcover and shrubs and long lived trees and shrubs. This
mix of plant materials will provide the necessary slope stability,
as well as look good throughout _its evolution. Refer to Table
3 for appropriate plant material.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
TABLE 3
LANDSCAPE PALETTE
Streetscapes and Front Yards
This contains both trees, evergreen and deciduous, and a list of suitable shrubs and
groundcover.
Entry Areas and Accent Plantings
This contains, again, trees and shrubs suitable for focus planting on individual lots and
focal areas within the neighborhoods, such as around the cistern, the entry to the
attached products, and even the entry to the development at Broad Street.
Transition to the Hillside Open Space
These plant materials would be suitable. to use within the lot area behind residences
backing up to the hillside. No planting would occur above the 325' elevation. These
plant species include trees, shrubs, and groundcovers which are supportive of the visual
character of the hillside.
Transition to the Lawrence Drive Neighborhood
These list both skyline trees and screening trees suitable for location between the
Stoneridge II and Lawrence Drive lots as well as shrubs and groundcovers which will
help to screen short distance views into the backyards while allowing long-distance
views to other view sheds.
A note of caution: This plant material list is not meant to be all inclusive, nor exclusive
of other plant materials that may be suitable, but rather to give some guidelines for the
homeowner. The palette is not composed purely of native plant material, as that would
limit the possibilities drastically, but rather plant material that is all considered to be
drought tolerant and compatible with indigenous species.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
ALL AREAS
STREETSCAPES AND FRONT YARDS
BOTANICAL NAME
Street Trees
Olea europaea
Quercus agrifolia
Quercus suber
Yard Trees
Arbutus unedo
Laurus nobilis
Cupressus sempervirens
Pittosporum undulatum
Prunus cerasifera 'T.C.'
Shrubs & Groundcover
Agapanthus orientalis
Artemesia schmidtiana
Bougainvillea
Ceanothus spp.
Cistus spp.
Cotoneaster spp.
Dietes vegeta
Erica carnea
Escallonia spp.
Euonymus fortunei
Festuca ovina glauca
Grevillea noelli
Helictotrichon sempervirens
Lantana spp.
Miscanthus sinensis
Myoporum parvifolium
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COMMON NAME
Olive
Coast Live Oak
Cork Oak
Strawberry tree
Grecian Bay Laurel
Italian Cypress
Victorian Box
Flowering Plum
Lily of the Nile
Angel's Hair
Ceanotr1us
Rockrose
Cotoneaster
Fort-night Uly
Heather
Escallonia
Euonymus
Blue Fescue
NCN
Blue Oat Grass
Trailing Lantana
Zebra Grass
Myoporum
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
BOTANICAL NAME
Shrubs & Groundcover (cont.)
Nandina domestica
Nerium oleander
Pennisetum setaceum
Phormium tenax
Pittosporum tobira
Pittosporum undulatum
Punica granatum
Rhaphiolepis indica
Rosmarinus officinalis
Salvia spp.
Sollya heterophylla
Tulbaghia violacea
Viburnum spp.
Vinca spp.
Zylosma
ENTRY AREAS AND ACCENT PLANTINGS
Albizia julibrissin
Gleditsia triacanthos
Magnolia grandiflora
Olea europaea
Phoenix canariensis
Pyrus spp.
Schinus molle
Washingtonia robusta
Coccos plumosa
Shrubs and Groundcover
Acanthus mollis
Agapanthus orientalis
Agave spp.
Aspidi~tra elatoir
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COMMON NAME
Heavenly Bamboo
Oleander
Fountain grass
Flax
Tobira
Victorian Box
Pomegranate
India Hawthorn
Rosemary
Sage
Australian Bluebell
Society Garlic
Viburnum
Periwinkle
Silk Tree
Honey Locust
Southern Magnolia
Olive
Canary Island Date Palm
Pear
California Pepper Tree
Mexican Fan Palm
Queen Plum
Bear's Breech
Lily of the Nile
Agave
Cast Iron Plant
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
BOTANICAL NAME
Shrubs & Groundcover (co nt.)
Bougainvillea
Centaurea cineraria
Dietes vegeta
Distictis buccinatoria
Echium fastuosum
Erio~otrya deflexa
Festuca ovina glauca
Hemerocallis spp.
Jasmine polyanthum
Lavandula angustifolia
, Umonium perezii
Pelargonium peltatum
Sollya heterophylla
Strelitzia spp.
Trachelosperum jasminoides
Wisteria spp.
Xylosma congestum
AREA 4
COMMON NAME
Bougainvillea
Dusty Miller
Fort-night Uly
Blood Red Trumpet Vine
Pride of Madeira
Loquat
Blue Fescue
Day Uly
Jasmine Vine
Lavender
Sea Lavender
Ivy Geranium
Australian Bluebell
Bird of Paradise
Star Jasmine
Wisteria
Xylosma
TRANSITION TO tiiLLSIDE OPEN SPACE (BELOW 325-FT. ELEVATION)
Acacia spp.
Lyonothamnus floribundus
Quercus agrifolia
Shrubs and Groun d cove r
Arctostaphylos spp.
Baccharis pilularis
Ceanothus spp.
Cistus spp.
Heteromeles arbutifolia
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Acacia
Catalina Ironwood
Coast Uve Oak
Manzanita
Coyote Brush
Ceanothus
Rockrose
Toyon
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
BOTANICAL NAME
Shrubs & Groundcover (cont.)
Myporum parvifolium
Rhus integrifolia
Salvia spp.
Rosmarinus officinalis
Artemesia schmidtiana
AREA 1
TRANSITION TO LAWRENCE DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD
BOTANICAL NAME
Screen Trees ·
Alnus rhombifolia
Acacia spp.
Lyonothamnus floribundus
Pittosporum undulatum
Prunus lyonii
Quercus agrifolia
Quercus suber
Screen Shrubs
Ceanothus spp .
. Cytisus racemosus
Dodoneae viscosa
Eriobotrya deflexa
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Pittosporum eugenioides
Laurus nobilis
Rhus ovata
Zylosma
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COMMON NAME
Myporum
Lemonade Berry
Sage
Rosemary
Angel's Hair
COMMON NAME
White Alder
Acacia
Catalina Ironwood
Victorian box
Catalina Cherry
Coast Live Oak
Cork Oak
Ceanothus
Broom
Hopseed Bush
Loquat
Toyon
NCN
Bay Laurel
Sugarbush
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BOTANICAL NAME
Skyline Trees
Populus nigra italica
Cupressus sempervirens
Eucalyptus citriodora
Tristania conferta
Shrubs and Grounacovers
Arctostaphylos spp.
Baccharis pilularis
Callistemon citrinus
Cistus salvifolius
Cotoneaster spp.
Euonymus fortunei
Grevillia noellii
Lantana spp.
Lonicera spp.
Myoporum parvifolium
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COMMON NAME
Italian Poplar
Italian Cypress
Lemon-Scented Gum
Brisbane Box
Manzanita
Coyote Brush
Lemon Bottlebrush
Rockrose
Cotoneaster
Euonymus
Grevillia
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Description
of Impact
Neighborhood
compatibility
Visual quality
and aesthetics
Water supply
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SUMMARY OF EIR MITIGATION MEASURES
PERTINENT TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES
Proposed Mi t igation Measure
• 25 foot rear yard setback on lots in Area 1.
• Maximum building ~eight of 15 feet as
measured from finished grade. Maximum
building height of 20 feet would be allowed with
approval of Planned Development for lots in
Area 1.
Decks more than 8 feet above natural ground
level shall be prohibited.
• Tree screening along the rear lot lines of Area
1 lots, including a mix of taU open skyline trees
and medium to large shrubs.
• The lots along Stoneridge Drive will have their
building mass located towards the street.
• City's architecture review is required for lots
backing up to Lawrence Drive.
Extensive retaining or foundation walls or large
unbroken planes should be avoided.
• Colors used in Stoneridge II shall be softer
earth tones. Project lighting should be kept to
a minimum. Ughting fixtures should be headed
and the light source deflected away from
surrounding areas.
• Plant palette, including native species, shall be
required.
• Water conservation measures such as drought
tolerant plant species and drip irrigation species
should be employed whenever possible.
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COMMENTS SUMMARY , . . ,
STONERIDGE II QUESTIONNAIRE
April 1, 1992
Yes No
1. Have you had any problems with privacy from surrounding 7 15
neighbors due to proximity of buildings, decks, driveways, etc.?
Privacy could be improved by greater sensitivity to window
Iocatinns, increased landscaping, and incorporating stuccoed block
walls in rear yard areas:
2. Stoneridge I had a very specific color palette for exterior paint.
Did you find that helpful?
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Most neighbors would like a wider selection of colors possibly
including some regional colors like terra cotta and green. The use 15 2
of milder off whites as 11body colors.. would be less reflective.
Dark peach stucco shades used as a 11body color' and bla_ck doors
are too dark and detracting for the Stoneridge character.
3. Have the Stoneridge I Design Guidelines been too restricting? 5 16
Strict guidelines are necessary to maintain the neighborhood
charaet'er. Colored t;~bulow frames of a higher quality would be
a nice addition. Stronger enforcement of guidelines would help
ensure the desired Stoneridge character.
4. Has a planting palette been helpful?
A. Helpful? 10 5
B. Problems with plants from palette? 3 8
A planting palette offering a wider variety of plants would be
preferred. The neighborhood entrance needs to be re-landscaped.
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Have you had any drainage problems with your lot and
improvements?
1he main drainage problem seems to be caused by neighbors
blocldng or not clearing the drainage channel on their property.
Have you had any problems with exterior lighting style,
intensity, etc. recommended by the Stoneridge Design
Committee?
Light fixtures should blend with the Stoneridge Mediterranean
character excluding all use of shiny brass fixtures. The standard
street lights should be replaced with smaller, more intimate lights
that integrate well with the Mediterranean character.
Is there adequate parking provided for the neighborhood?
1he majority of the neighborhood agrees there is adequate parking
provided but rental homes do seem to cause a parking problem.
Additional Comments
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+ There tends to be a traffic problem at the Rockview Drive and-Stoneridge Drive intersection
due to the absence of stop signs.
+ Neighbors do not want condominiums built in Stoneridge II, and prefer all homes to be
owner-occupied. ·
+ Light and signage is needed at entrance to Stoneridge neighborhood.
+ The flat roofs predominately used in the neighborhood tend to leak.
+ The vacant lot and its drainage channel is full of weeds and needs to be maintained.
+ More walls (short garden type) are needed to give the neighborhood more continuity.
+ In conclusion, the Stoneridge I residents enjoy the distinct chwacter of their unique
neighborhood along with the park and open space.
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