§ 153.911. Evaluation criteria.

The evaluation criteria for design review of proposed development, plans for buildings and other structures , and landscape plans are as follows:

SECTION 1: COMMUNITY CHARACTER.

1.

Rural Character and Community Aesthetics. Whether the property is developed in a manner that is in keeping with the rural character and aesthetics of the Town .

2.

Scenic Corridors and Vistas. Whether the property is developed in a manner which respects the character of scenic corridors and vistas.

3.

Natural Environment. Whether the property is developed in a manner that preserves natural features.

4.

Equestrian Lifestyle. Whether the property is developed in a manner which preserves and supports equestrian facilities and the Woodside trails network.

SECTION 2: SITE PLANNING.

1.

Site Constraints and Features. Whether the building location and site improvements are based on a clear understanding of the property's natural features, regulatory constraints, and relationships to adjacent properties.

2.

Natural Feature Conservation. Whether the site development conserves the property's open space, natural features, vegetation, and wildlife by subordinating development to the site's natural conditions.

3.

Site Usage andBuildingSiting. Whether the residential and accessory uses are located to respect and preserve Woodside's rural residential character, and maintain the visual continuity of natural landforms.

4.

Site Circulation. Whether the driveways , garages , parking areas , trails, and pathways are located and designed to be safe, minimally visible from the roadway, and subordinate to the site's natural features.

5.

Neighborhood and Community Compatibility. Whether the location, scale, and orientation of site improvements complement and are consistent with neighborhood and community development patterns.

6.

Fire Safe Design. Whether the site planning considers the relationship between buildings and high fuel load vegetation.

7.

Sustainability. Whether the site planning incorporates sustainable strategies to conserve and minimize energy consumption in the construction and use of structures .

SECTION 3: BUILDING DESIGN.

1.

Setting and Architectural Style. Whether the architectural design is tailored to lot size, terrain, vegetation, and other natural and neighborhood conditions.

2.

Building Form. Whether the building form is architecturally cohesive and understated.

3.

Materials, Color, and Details. Whether the materials, color, and details enhance the architectural style in a well-composed, understated manner.

4.

Fire Safety. Whether the project adheres to fire safety regulations, while maintaining the rural character of Woodside.

5.

Sustainability. Whether sustainable building practices are considered in project design.

SECTION 4: LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS.

1.

Grading, Drainage, and Hardscape. Whether the landscape design minimizes grading, allows for appropriate drainage, minimizes paving, and preserves the natural and scenic character of Woodside.

2.

Planting Design. Whether the planting design respects and maintains existing native and mature vegetation, is informal in design, and is in keeping with the rural character of Woodside.

3.

Fences. Whether the fencing is open in design and compatible with the rural character of Woodside.

4.

Entry Features. Whether the design of entry features is simple, modest, and understated.

5.

Lighting. Whether the lighting on private property, especially if visible offsite, is minimized to maintain the rural experience.

6.

Fire SafeDesign. Whether the landscape design includes fire resistant plantings and the development of a defensible space around structures by elimination of overgrown plant materials with high fuel content while preserving the natural environment.

7.

Sustainability. Whether the landscape design incorporates sustainable strategies to maximize water efficiency and preserve open space.

SECTION 5: NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.

1.

In addition to Sections 1-4 above, non-residential development shall be further reviewed, to determine:

a.

Whether the design promotes harmonious transition in scale and character in areas between different designated land uses;

b.

Whether the project expresses an appropriate sense of identity with its function; and,

c.

Whether the design and placement of sign(s) and/or graphics are consistent with Sections 153.501 through 153.506.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.901) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2012-554, effective 8-23-12; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17; Am. Ord. 2018-596 , § 2(Exh. A, § II), effective 10-26-18)