Table of Contents
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Residential Design Standards
- Homeowners Association (HOA)
- Publicly Maintained Lots
- Entry Monument, Landscaping, Walls/Fences
1.3 Residential Design Guidelines
- Varied Plot Plans
- Elevations and Front Yards
- Massing
- Proportion
- Scale
1.4 Typical Lot Module
1.5 Architectural Style Palettes
PUD for Tract 38443
1.1 Introduction
Tract 38443 is located on approximately 28.2 acres in the city of Moreno Valley, Riverside County, California. Specifically located north of Bay Ave and south of Cottonwood Ave.
The location of tract 38443 is depicted on Figure 1-1: Vicinity Map
This tract consists of 135 Single Family lots with two different lot sizes, 84 units with a minimum size of 4500 square feet and 51 units with a minimum size of 6000 square feet.
This Planned Unit Developments is for the design of homes within Tract 38443 neighborhoods.
Figure 1-1: Vicinity Map
PROJECT
LOCATION
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1.2 Residential Design Standards
Homeowners Association (HOA)
A Homeowners Association (HOA) will be formed to ow n and maintain the private facilities throughout the community. The HOA will b e responsible for the maintenance of drainage access lots and water quality basins. Landscape lots that are not within the trail running along A Street will be HOA maintained as well.
Publicly Maintained Lots (City of Moreno Valley)
Tract 38443 is proposing a 1.6 acre public park located inside the community. The park will be a public park eventually owned and maintain ed by the City of Moreno Valley Parks and Recreation Department. The Developer will work with the Parks and Recreation Department during the design phase to design the park per their standards and specifications. The final amenities will be selected and confirmed with the Park and Recreation Department during the design phase. The Developer will fully develop the park per the approved park improvement plan and onc e accepted by the Parks and Recreation Department, The Developer will dedicate the park to the Parks and Recreation Department for ownership and maintenance. All proposed streets are to be public, including Bay Ave, and owned and maintained by the city.
Entry Monument, Perimeter Landscaping, Walls/Fences
Entry monument signs representing the marketing nam e “Sunset Crossings” will be located at the entrances to the community from Alessandro Blvd and Cottonwood Ave to advertise the community. Final locations will be determined during the design phase. Perimeter landscape will be designed in acco rdance with the requirements provided the city as they will be maintaining the l andscaping along Alessandro Blvd and Cottonwood Ave.
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Amber Sky TR 38443
Requirement
1. Maximum density (DUs* per net acre) 6
2. Minimum lot size (sq. ft. net area) 6,000
3. Minimum lot width, in feet 60'
4. Standard lot depth, in feet* 100'
5. Minimum front yard setback
Front-facing garages 20'
Buildings other than front-facing garages 18'
6. Minimum side yard setback, in feet 5'
7. Minimum rear yard setback, in feet 10'
8. Maximum lot coverage 45%
9. Maximum building and structure height, in feet 26 '
10. Minimum dwelling size (sq. ft.) 1898
11. Minimum distance between buildings, in feet (including main DUs and accessory structures)** 10
12. Maximum Floor area ratio 0.4
13. Lot frontage at R/W on knuckles and cul-de-sacs. 60' at 20' BSL
*In knuckles and cul-de-sacs, standard lot depth may be reduced. Minimum lot size still met.
**Alternative setback value to be determined by city if later additions are to be made to the home by future occupant.
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Vantage TR 38443
Requirement
1. Maximum density (DUs* per net acre) 6
2. Minimum lot size (sq. ft. net area) 4,500
3. Minimum lot width, in feet 45'
4. Standard lot depth, in feet* 100'
5. Minimum front yard setback
Front-facing garages 20'
Buildings other than front-facing garages 18'
6. Minimum side yard setback, in feet 5'
7. Minimum rear yard setback, in feet 10'
8. Maximum lot coverage 45%
9. Maximum building and structure height, in feet 27 '
10. Minimum dwelling size (sq. ft.) 1968
11. Minimum distance between buildings, in feet (including main DUs and accessory structures)** 10
12. Maximum Floor area ratio 0.33
13. Lot frontage at R/W on knuckles and cul-de-sacs. 30' & 45' at 20' BSL
*In knuckles and cul-de-sacs, standard lot depth may be reduced. Minimum lot size still met.
**Alternative setback value to be determined by city if later additions are to be made to the home by future occupant.
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1.3 Residential Design Guidelines
General Guidelines
Residential units shall be articulated and detailed to provide visual interest and scale by using a minimum of three of the following design elements. a. Provide projecting and/or recessed entries an d windows. b. Include projecting or recessed balconies.
c. Front porch with a minimum depth of five feet .
d. Dormer windows.
e. Minimum eighteen (18) inch roof overhangs wit h detailed rafter tails. f. Offset building planes a minimum of two feet.
g. Stepping back a portion of the second story.
h. Use of different building materials with vary ing textures and colors.
All units shall be designed with four sided architecture using the details from the front elevation.
Varied Plot Plans
Streets within the project should vary in their architectural character to create a sense of individual ownership and personality.
Similar plans and elevations will be plotted as far from one another as possible.
Homes with identical:
Floor Plan
Elevation Style
Color Palette
Orientation
Shall not be plotted within four (4) lots of one another on either side of the street.
However, if one of those four (4) elements are changed, floor plans may be moved PUD for Tract 38443
closer to one another as follows:
Different floor plans plotted next to one another shall provide different elevation styles with dissimilar color palettes.
The same floor plan with different elevation styles, color palettes, and garage orientation can be plotted within two (2) lots of one another.
The same floor plan with different elevation styles, color palettes, but the same garage orientation can be plotted within three (3) lots of one another.
The same floor plan with different elevation styles, but similar color palettes, and the same garage orientation can be plotted within four (4) lots of one another.
The same floor plan with the same elevation style, dissimilar color palettes, and different garage orientation can be plotted within four (4) lots of one another.
Elevations and Front Yards
All windows and doors shall be trimmed. Each elevat ion style should have a different trim design in keeping with the style of the home. This trim should be composed in accordance with the style.
Elevations/Styles should be painted in an architecturally authentic way based on the elevation style’s historical precedents.
Each elevation style should have a different roofing color.
All elevations visible from streets or common open space shall have the same level of detailing as is present on the front elevation.
Varied window grid patterns in each elevation style is recommended. The grid pattern should be historically accurate.
Front elevation siding/veneer, if different from that on the side elevations, should return a minimum of 3’ down on the side elevations.
Windows in garage doors should be optioned where architecturally beneficial.
Trash and recycling bins shall be screened fully with walls or fencing in keeping with the architectural style of the home.
All homes shall be designed with four sided architecture using the details from the front elevation.
Composition shingle roofing should be 40 year minimum.
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Minimum plate heights:
8’ minimum for first and second floor, can be exceeded.
Foundation walls should be painted to match siding where visible from streets or common open space.
Condenser units shall be placed in private side yards to screen them from view.
Massing
Minimize overall building height when possible and appropriate to the style of the home.
Try to use side to side roofs and hip main spans whenever possible to minimize the impact of the roof on neighboring homes.
Use single story porches against two story masses to help break them down
Proportion
Individual building elements and masses shall be sized in proportion to one another.
Entry elements can be proportioned so as to make them the dominant feature of an elevation.
To reduce the proportional dominance of garage doors on any elevation style, they should be more detained in design so as to become an important part of the elevations style for a more appealing appearance
Scale
Scale is important in that elements of a building’s composition need to be in balance, as do buildings sited next to one another. That is to say, one element of a building should not be so dominant as to outweigh other elements in a building’s makeup. Likewise, a building on one site, should not dominate a building on an adjacent lot.
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1.4 Typical Lot Module
This typical lot module demonstrates how the homes are meant to be plotted throughout the project.
Amber Sky (6000 SF)
Vantage (4500 SF)
PUD for Tract 38443
1.5 Architectural Style Palettes
This section will focus on the architectural styles envisioned for the housing Tract 38443 Vantage (4500 SF) offers three architectural characters including:
Spanish
Traditional
Tuscan
Amber Sky (6000 SF) offers an additional architectural style, including:
Spanish
Traditional
Tuscan
Craftsman
The following images and text provide an outline of each styles roof and details for reference.
Sunset Crossings - Tract 38443
Sunset Crossings - Tract 38443
Sunset Crossings - Tract 38443
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Darco - Trac T 38123 a rchi T ecT ural Gui D elines
Craftsman style
STYLE D EScrip T ion
Influenced by the earlier Mission
aesthetic, the Craftsman style
emphasizes natural materials and
attention to detail. Shallow roof
pitches vary from 3:12 to 4:12 with
deep overhangs. Porches supported
by square or tapered columns of
either stucco or wood with stone
veneer bases. Additional elements
include stucco walls, gable end
treatments of board and battens with
wood brackets, and paired windows.
Key e le M ent S
a Concrete flat tile roof.
b Stone veneer accents.
C Board and batten gable end detailing.
d Deep overhangs at eaves.
e Square or tapered columns.
Craftsman style
Sunset Crossings - Tract 38443
Where “wood” is referred to, it can also be interpreted as simulated wood. In addition, some styles can be appropriately expressed without the wood elements, in which case stucco -wrapped, high- density f oam trim (with style -appropriate stucco finish) is acceptable. Similarly, pre -cast elements can be satisfied by high- density foam or other similar materials in a style -appropriate finish Craftsman
The Craftsman style was inspired by the English Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 19th century. Of the utmost importance was that all exterior and interior elements received both tasteful and “artful” attention. The movement influenced numerous California architects such as Greene and Greene, and Bernard Maybeck.
The resulting Craftsman style responded with extensive built-in elements and by treating details such as windows or ceilings as if they were furniture. The style was further characterized by the rustic texture of building materials, broad overhangs with exposed rafter tails at the eaves and trellises over the porches.
The overall affect was the creation of a natural, warm and livable home. In Southern California, the Craftsman style spun out of bungalows that were the production home of the time.
ELEMENT MENU OF COMMON FEATURES
Form • Simple 2-story boxed massing with vertical and
horizontal breaks
Roof
• 4:12 to 6:12 roof pitch
• 16” to 24” overhangs
• Concrete tile (slate or shake)
• Basic gabled roof - side to side with cross gables
Walls
• Stucco with horizontal siding accents.
• Board and Batten accents also permitted.
• Stone base accents on walls and/or porch.
Windows
• Vertical window with window grids at front elevation
• Windows with grids on side and rear elevations in
high visibility public view areas
• Use windows individually or in groups
Details
• Porches with heavy square columns or posts on
stone or brick piers
• Surface mounted fixtures on front elevations must
complement architectural style
• Garage and front door patterns to complement
style
• Stone and brick base accents
• Open eave overhangs with shaped roof rafter tails
• Wood trim at doors and windows
• Triangulated knee braces
Colors
Field: Light to dark earth tones
Trim: Light to dark earth tones in harmony or
contrasting with field
Accents: Light to dark earth tones in contrast with field