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URBAN DESIGN - PLANNING

PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO JORDAN

COWELL

SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS jordantcowell@gmail.com (209) 499-4548

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// Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody. // -Jane Jacobs

JORDAN COWELL EDUCATION

urban planner

Class of 2013, Cum Laude

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY | SLO, CA B.S. City and Regional Planning Class of 2008

MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE | Modesto, CA A.S. Architecture A.S. Architectural Drafting Technology A.S. City and Regional Planning

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SPECIFIC PLANS

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WATSON RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN American Canyon, CA McGrath Properties ....................................................................... // Site: 305 acres

// Building: 200 room hotel + 150,000 sq. ft. of commercial

// Units: 1250 .......................................................................

Table 6.2.2: Medium Density Residential (MDR-16) - Development Regulations, Detached Dwellings

On a former cement factory site from the

Minimum Lot Size

early 1900s, the Watson Ranch Specific Plan redevelops the massive factory “ruins” as part

of a new mixed-use center. The preservation

1,500 sf

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Minimum width, interior lot

30 ft.

B

Minimum width, corner lot

35 ft.

C

Minimum lot depth

50 ft.

Chimneys, fireplaces, accent walls or pilasters, bay windows, eaves or similar architectural projections may encroach as per City of American Canyon zoning ordinance.

Setbacks1,2

and architectural identity will create a unique

sense of place alongside features including

a boutique hotel, wine tasting and events center, and quarry lake park. Residential

neighborhoods will surround and connect into town center activities.

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Front, 1st & 2nd stories

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Front, 3rd story

15 ft.

F

Front, front-loaded garage door

20 ft.

G

Front, covered porch

10 ft.

H

Side, internal lot

3 ft.

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Side, corner lot 1st & 2nd stories

8 ft.

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Side, corner lot 3rd story

10 ft.

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Side, corner lot covered porch

6 ft.

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Rear

10 ft.

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Rear, garage

5 ft.

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Rear, alley

Maximum Height Maximum FAR Maximum Lot Coverage 1

Lot lines may extend to the center line of the alley if alleys are designed as private streets

10 ft.

At least 30% of homes on the same block face shall provide a minimum 20 ft. front setback

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4 ft.

35 ft. .7

FAR does not inlcude covered garages

55%

Walkways, driveways,porches (covered or uncovered) are excluded from lot coverage calculations

For single family cluster type residential products, and single family bungalows designed as part of condominium project lot sizes and required setbacks

shall be determined on a case by case basis through the design review process.

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Minimum front and rear setbacks shall be 25 ft. from arterials, 15 ft. from minor collectors.

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Front, front-loaded garage door

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20 ft.

10 ft.

G Front, covered porch Medium Density Residential (MDR-16) - Detached, Alley Loaded H Side, internal lot 3 ft.

Side, corner lot 1st & 2nd stories

8 ft.

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Side, corner lot 3rd story

10 ft.

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Side, corner lot covered porch

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Rear, garage

ND Rear, alley

Maximum Height F Maximum FAR G Maximum Lot Coverage 1

6 ft.

10 ft.

5 ft.

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4 ft.

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STREET ROW OR LOT LINE

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35 ft.

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STREET ROW OR LOT LINE

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PROPOSED CONNECTION TO CITY PLANNED NAPA VALLEY VINE TRAIL

FAR does not inlcude covered garages

K Walkways, driveways,porches (covered or uncovered) are excluded from lot coverage calculations

55%

For single familyFront cluster type residential products, and Side single family at bungalows designed as part ofSide condominium setbacks setbacks internal lots setbacks at project corner lot sizes and required setbacks

shall be determined on a case by case basis through the design review process.

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Minimum front and rear setbacks shall be 25 ft. from arterials, 15 ft. from minor collectors.

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CITY PLANNED NAPA VALLEY VINE TRAIL LOCATION

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BUILDABLE ENVELOPE LIMITS PROPERTY LINE

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Medium Density Residential (MDR-16) 68 | CHAPTER 6 - DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

SHARED RIVER TO RIDGE / NAPA VALLEY VINE TRAIL

GE TRAIL RIVER TO RID L MAR RIO DE

NAPA VALLEY RUINS & GARDENS (MIXED-USE)

PROPOSED CONNECTION TO CITY PLANNED RIVER

WATSON RANCHTO SPECIFIC RIDGE TRAIL PLAN OCTOBER 2018 PROPOSED AT GRADE OR GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING

QUARRY LAKE PARK EXISTING NEWELL OPEN SPACE TRAIL

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Coordinating, designing, and drawing the graphics that can be found throughout the document,

PROPOSED CONNECTION TO EXISTING NEWELL OPEN SPACE TRAIL

which includes creating a system that can be used for design regulations, and guidelines that can be used for projects in the future. This project required extensive coordination between all subconsultants, property owners, interests groups, and the City of American Canyon.

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OPTION 3: MIXED-USE • SINGLE-STORY RETAIL ALONG GREAT MALL PARKWAY • SEVEN-STORY PARKING GARAGE (5 FLOORS ABOVE GRADE + 2 FLOORS BELOW GRADE) W/ 2 LEVELS OF OFFICE ABOVE • (2) NINE-STORY OFFICE BUILDINGS • DESIGNATED RIDE-SHARE PICKUP/DROP-OFF AREA

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// Site: 3.3 acres

projects contracted through the Santa Clara

Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).

The projects consisted of feasibility studies

SITE GROUND FLOOR provided toPLAN: VTA which included:

SITE PLAN: GROUND FLOOR O2 NINE-STORY OFFICE

• • • • •

Building Prototypes

Density Modeling and Massing Visioning

adjacent to the Great Mall Transit Station.

The purpose was to do a zoning analysis and

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allowable FAR with aPARKING target square footage SEVEN-STORY (2 FLOORS BELOW GRADE; 5 FLOORS ABOVE GRADE)

TAS, CA

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for office and retail uses, while making sure

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DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY:

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TWO-STORY OFFICE SITE PLAN: FLOORS 2-5 SITE AREA:

(2 FLOORS BELOW GRADE; 5 FLOORS ABOVE GRADE)

MIXED-USE OPTION: PER TRANSIT AREA S.P. (RETAIL TOD)

GREAT MALL TRANSIT STATION | MILPITAS, CA

OFFICE SANTA CLARA FLOOR SF # FLOORS BUILDING SF VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VTA) BUILDING 1 15,300 9 137,700 DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING BUILDING 2 12,600 9 113,400 BUILDING 3 14,800 2 29,600 BUILDING 4 14,800 2 29,600 RETAIL R1 BUILDING 1 16,900 1 16,900 TOTAL +/- 327,200

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MIXED-USE OPTION 3: PER TRANSIT AREA **Parking Ra� o@ Office: 3.3 spaces per 1000 sf Retail: 1 space per 250 sf

MIXED-USE OPTION 3: PER TRANSIT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN (RETAIL TOD)

were provided.

FLOOR SF # FLOORS 15,300 12,600 14,800 14,800

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the project parks. In total, six alternatives

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+/- 3.13 NET ACRES 2.40 (MAX. ALLOWED 887 SPACES** +/- 920 SPACES (@ 5 F GRADE + 2 FLOORS BE

PROJECT NET FAR: PARKING REQUIRED: PARKING PROVIDED:

NOTE: This site plan study’s purpose is to provide a preliminary estimate of commercial area (if any), unit and parking counts for the subject property, is conceptual in nature and was prepared based upon information provided by the client. It is understood that site constraints such as easements, dedications, and jurisdictional requirements such as certain zoning and other such development code criteria, may not have been know at the time the study was prepared. Therefore, the unit count, density, floor area ratio, and parking count may require revision once any previously unknown site information, zoning and development code requirements are incorporated into the site plan study. In addition, certain variances from the applicable zoning criteria may be required to implement the clients intended program.

This particular project was a site located

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SITE AREA: +/- 3.13 NET ACRES PROJECT NET FAR: 2.40 (MAX. ALLOWED: 2.5) PARKING REQUIRED: 887 SPACES** SEVEN-STORY PARKING SCHEMATIC SECTION B-B PARKING PROVIDED: +/920SCHEMATIC SPACESSECTION (@ 5A-A FLOORS ABOVE (2 FLOORS BELOW GRADE; 5 FLOORS ABOVE GRADE) SCALE 1:50 SCALE 1:50 GRADE + 2 FLOORS BELOW GRADE) SEVEN-STORY PARKING

Site Constraints Analysis Schematic Site Design

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DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY:

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FEASIBILITYO2STUDIES

DATE

03-01-18

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DING SF 137,700 113,400 29,600 29,600

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16,900 +/- 327,200

SPECIFIC PLAN (RETAIL TOD) JOB NO. 1142.006 DATE

03-01-18

5865 Owens Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-251-7200

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SITE PLAN: PARKING BELOW GRADE (2 LEVELS)

DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY:

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+/-PLAN: 3.13 NET ACRES SITE SITE PLAN: GROUND GROUND FLOOR FLOOR 2.40 (MAX. ALLOWED: 2.5)

SITE AREA: PROJECT NET FAR: PARKING REQUIRED: PARKING PROVIDED: R1 R1

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FLOORS ABOVE ELOW GRADE)

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TWO-STORY TWO-STORY OFFICE OFFICE SINGLE-STORY SINGLE-STORY RETAIL RETAIL MIXED-USE OPTION: PER TRANSIT AREA S.P. (RETAIL TOD)

SEVEN-STORY PARKING (2 FLOORS BELOW GRADE; 5 FLOORS ABOVE GRADE)

SCALE 1:50

SCALE 1:50

NOTE: This site plan study’s purpose is to provide a preliminary estimate of commercial area (if any), unit and parking counts for the subject property, is conceptual in nature and was prepared based upon information provided by the client. It is understood that site constraints such as easements, dedications, and jurisdictional requirements such as certain zoning and other such development code criteria, may not have been know at the time the study was prepared. Therefore, the unit count, density, floor area ratio, and parking count may require revision once any previously unknown site information, zoning and development code requirements are incorporated into the site plan study. In addition, certain variances from the applicable zoning criteria may be required to implement the clients intended program.

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SCHEMATIC SECTION B-B

SCHEMATIC SECTION A-A

SEVEN-STORY PARKING (2 FLOORS BELOW GRADE; 5 FLOORS ABOVE GRADE)

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OFFICE BUILDING 1 BUILDING 2 BUILDING 3 BUILDING 4 RETAIL BUILDING 1 TOTAL

FLOOR SF # FLOORS 15,300 12,600 14,800 14,800

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**Parking Ra�o @ Office: 3.3 spaces per 1000 sf Retail: 1 space per 250 sf

MIXED-USE OPTION 3: PER TRANSIT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN (RETAIL TOD) JOB NO. 1142.006

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SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VTA)

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DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING

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SCHEMATIC SCHEMATIC SECTION SECTION A-A A-A

SCALESCALE 1:50 1:50

SCALESCALE 1:50 1:50

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SEVEN-STORY SEVEN-STORY PARKING PARKING (2 FLOORS (2 FLOORS BELOW BELOW GRADE; GRADE; 5 FLOORS 5 FLOORS ABOVE ABOVE GRADE) GRADE)

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OPTION 3: MIXED-USE • SINGLE-STORY RETAIL ALONG GREAT MALL PARKWAY • SEVEN-STORY PARKING GARAGE (5 FLOORS ABOVE GRADE + 2 FLOORS BELOW GRADE) W/ 2 LEVELS OF OFFICE ABOVE • (2) NINE-STORY OFFICE BUILDINGS • DESIGNATED RIDE-SHARE PICKUP/DROP-OFF AREA

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AMENITY/ UTILITY RESIDENTIAL UNITS

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// TASKS //

RETAIL DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY

GREAT MALL TRANSIT STATION | MILPITAS, CA

SITE AREA:

VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VTA) +/- SANTA 17.47CLARA ACRES DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING

DENSITY: 66.4 DU/AC

+/- 50,200 SF OF RETAIL SPACE BUILDINGS:

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BUILDING 1: +/- 307 AFFORDABLE UNITS @ 7-STORIES (POTENTIAL TO BE PHASED)

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BUILDING 2: +/- 281 UNITS @ 6-STORIES

NOTE: This site plan study’s purpose is to provide a preliminary estimate of commercial area (if any), unit and parking counts for the subject property, is conceptual in nature and was prepared based upon information provided by the client. It is understood that site constraints such as easements, dedications, and jurisdictional requirements such as certain zoning and other such development code criteria, may not have been know at the time the study was prepared. Therefore, the unit count, density, floor area ratio, and parking count may require revision once any previously unknown site information, zoning and development code requirements are incorporated into the site plan study. In addition, certain variances from the applicable zoning criteria may be required to implement the clients intended program.

The studies created for VTA, in this particular example, wereAREA conducted by myself. involved MIXED-USE OPTION 3: PER TRANSIT SPECIFIC PLAN This (RETAIL TOD) NO. 1142.006 a series of coordination meetings to present the solutions and to discuss in JOB detail the process DATE

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5865 Owens Drive that was involved. Detailed excel spreadsheets were created which were the main drivers in Pleasanton, CA 94588 A.12 0 50 100 150 FEET 925-251-7200

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developing the solutions. Graphic exhibits were then created to visually describe how each solution would look and feel in both a two- and three-dimensional set of graphics.

TOD INFILL DEVELOPMENT

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RIVER VIEW PARK RIVER VIEW APARTMENTS

GUADALUPE RIVER TRAIL

RIVER OAKS VTA CAMPUS San Jose, CA Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

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Valley

SITE PLAN CONCEPT JOB NO. 1142.006 DATE

06-21-18

5865 Owens Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-251-7200

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studies provided to VTA which included: •

Conceptual Site Plans

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Site Constraints Analysis

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Building Prototypes

Density Modeling and Massing Schematic Site Design Visioning

Building Plan Breakdowns

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS: DOCUMENTS: NORTH NORTH SAN SAN JOSE JOSE AREA AREA DESIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES GUIDELINES EXISTING ZONING/ SITE DETAILS

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density residential with a retail component on the first floor.

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NOTE: This site plan study’s purpose is to provide a preliminary estimate of commercial area (if any), unit and parking counts for the subject property, is conceptual in nature and was prepared based upon information provided by the client. It is understood that site constraints such as easements, dedications, and jurisdictional requirements such as certain zoning and other such development code criteria, may not have been know at the time the study was prepared.

Therefore, the unit count, density, floor area ratio, and parking count may require revision once any previously unknown site information, zoning and development code requirements are incorporated into the site plan study. In addition, certain variances from the applicable zoning criteria may be required to implement the clients intended program.

CIRCULATION AMENITY/ UTILITY

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DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING

DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING

RESIDENTIAL UNITS

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SITE PLAN: UPPER FLOORS

SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VTA)

AMENITY/ UTILITY

RETAIL

B4 BUILDING BREAK IN BUILDING 4: +/-TO 349 UNITS @ 6-STORIES MAXIMIZE VIEWS AND BREAK UP MASSING TOTAL UNITS: +/- 1,160 UNITS CONVERT EXISTING ROUNDABOUT TO PLAZA/ TRAIL TERMINUS WHICH ALSO SERVES AS EVA

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CENTRAL PARK 1: WITH +/- 307 AFFORDABLE UNITS @ 7-STORIES B1 BUILDING AMENITIES, E.G. OUTDOOR (POTENTIAL TO BE PHASED) AMPHITHEATER, CHILDREN’S B2 BUILDING PLAY AREA, WALKING PATHS, 2: +/- 281 UNITS @ 6-STORIES AND LANDSCAPED AREAS B3 BUILDING 3: +/- 223 UNITS @ 6-STORIES

SITE AREA: +/- 17.47 ACRES DENSITY: 66.4 DU/AC

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5865 Owens Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-251-7200

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ENTITLEMENT

SCALE: 1” = 20’-0”

KEY MAP N.T.S

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THE CASCADE Richmond, CA AMG & Associates // Site: 259 acres

16’

16’

16’ 12.35’

10.90’

10.50’

10.10’

10.10’

SECTION B-B SCALE: 1” = 20’-0”

SCHEMATIC SITE CRO SECTIONS

// Units: 46 units (4 Stacked Flats, 42 TH) // Density: 17.73 du/ac

JOB NO. 1460.0

THE CASCADE | RICHMOND, CA

DATE

PRELIMINARY GROUND COVER LEGEND

AMG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

GROUND COVERS

DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING

BOTANICAL NAME

COMMON NAME

SIZE

WUCOLS IV

SPACING

QTY

JUNCUS PATENS*

CALIFORNIA GRAY RUSH

1 GAL

LOW

12" o.c.

371

11-20-

PRELIMINAR 5865 Owens Drive TREES

BOTANICAL NAME

Pleasanton, CA 94 925-251-7200

ACER RUBRUM `RED SUNSET`

The Cascade is a complex project where the

ARBUTUS X `MARINA` DODONAEA VISCOSA `PURPUREA` - STANDARD

entire site is located in a flood plain. The goal

LAGERSTROEMIA X `MUSKOGEE` LAGERSTROEMIA X `NATCHEZ`

of the project is to get it entitled, complete

PLATANUS X ACERIFOLIA `COLUMBIA` PRUNUS CERASIFERA `KRAUTER VESUVIUS`

with tentative maps, site plans, and building

RHAPHIOLEPIS `MAJESTIC BEAUTY` TM

and unit plans. The buildings had to be

LIGHT BOLLARD, TYP. 5' SETBACK FROM TOP OF BANK BASED ON QUESTA ENGINEERING DRAWINGS

designed carefully so that every unit is out

PLANTING ALONG CREEK TO BE DETERMINED BASED ON CREEK LANDSCAPE

of the flood plain, which resulted in carriage

PRELIMINA SHRUBS

units (first floor garages, and living on the

SPECIAL PAVING AT CROSSWALKS

ACACIA COGNATA `COUSIN ITT` ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM `TERRA COTTA`*

SPECIAL PAVING

upper floors).

BOTANICAL NAME

ANIGOZANTHOS X `BUSH TANGO`

ARCTOSTAPHYLOS DENSIFLORA `HOWARD M BOUTELOUA GRACILIS `BLONDE AMBITION`*

RIDE-SHARE DROP-OFF & PICK-UP LOCATION

CALLISTEMON CITRINUS `LITTLE JOHN`

SPECIAL PAVING

CAREX DIVULSA*

BIORETENTION AREA

The project went through a rigorous Design

SEAT WALL TO MATCH PLANTERS ON ARCHITECTURE CONCRETE PAVING WITH ALTERNATING FINISHES

Review Board process and was ultimately

CAREX TESTACEA `PRAIRIE FIRE` CARPENTERIA CALIFORNICA* CEANOTHUS MARITIMUS `VALLEY VIOLET`* CEANOTHUS RIGIDUS `SNOWBALL`* CHONDROPETALUM TECTORUM DIANELLA TASMANICA `VARIEGATA`

approved after a series of modifications.

DIETES VEGETA `VARIEGATA` EQUISETUM HYEMALE ERIGERON GLAUCUS `SEA BREEZE`* ERIGERON KARVINSKIANUS ERIOGONUM GRANDE RUBESCENS FESTUCA MAIREI GALVEZIA SPECIOSA `BOCA ROSA`

LIGHT STANDARDS, TYP.

(4) BIKE RACKS TO ACCOMMODATE (8) BIKES

GREVILLEA X `NOELLII`

HELIANTHEMUM NUMMULARIUM `HENFIELD B HELICTOTRICHON SEMPERVIRENS LEUCOPHYLLUM FRUTESCENS `COMPACTA` LIMONIUM PEREZII

LOROPETALUM CHINENSE `PURPLE DIAMOND LOROPETALUM CHINENSE `PURPLE PIXIE` MIMULUS X `JELLY BEAN ORANGE`* NANDINA DOMESTICA `LEMON LIME` PHORMIUM X `BLACK ADDER`

SPECIAL PAVING AT ENTRY SPIRAL WALL STARTING AT 4' HIGH AND DROPPING TO 9" HIGH

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(3) 16-UNIT CBU MAILBOXES

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS `TUSCAN BLUE`* SALVIA MICROPHYLLA `HOT LIPS`

SENECIO MANDRALISCAE `BLUE CHALK STICK

ZAUSCHNERIA CALIFORNICA `SCHIEFFLIN`S C

* PLANTS THAT CAN BE USED FOR BIORET WATER PROGRAM. vanderToolen Associates

AMG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

855 Bordeaux Way Suite 240 Napa, CA 94558

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RY TREE LEGEND COMMON NAME

CONT

WUCOLS IV

QTY

RED SUNSET MAPLE

24"BOX

MOD

3

ARBUTUS STANDARD

36"BOX

LOW

9

PURPLE LEAFED HOPSEED BUSH

15 GAL

LOW

18

LAVENDER CRAPE MYRTLE MULTI-TRUNK

15 GAL

LOW

11

CRAPE MYRTLE

15 GAL

LOW

5

LONDON PLANE TREE

24"BOX

MOD

9

PURPLE LEAF PLUM

15 GAL

LOW

23

15 GAL LOW COLOR SELECTIONS

MAJESTIC BEAUTY HAWTHORNE STANDARD

6’ SIDEWALK

F6

A

B2

D1

E1

5

A7

F1

SEC

THE CASCADE | RICHMOND, CA

B. BODY COLOR #2

MCMINN`*

WUCOLS IV

QTY

RIVER WATTLE

5 GAL

LOW

71

TERRA COTTA YARROW

1 GAL

LOW

84

ORANGE KANGAROO PAW

1 GAL

LOW

HOWARD MCMINN MANZANITA

5 GAL

LOW

BLUE GRAMA

1 GAL

LOW

BRILLIANT`

41

5 GAL

LOW

79

1 GAL

LOW

147

PRAIRIE FIRE SEDGE

1 GAL

MOD

BUSH ANEMONE

5 GAL

LOW

5 GAL

LOW

CEANOTHUS SNOWBALL

5 GAL

LOW

CAPE RUSH

1 GAL

LOW

FLAX LILY

1 GAL

MOD

VARIEGATED AFRICAN IRIS

1 GAL

LOW

1 GAL

HIGH

SEA BREEZE FLEABANE

1 GAL

LOW

FLEABANE

1 GAL

LOW

RED BUCKWHEAT

1 GAL

LOW

ATLAS FESCUE

1 GAL

LOW

ISLAND SNAPDRAGON

5 GAL

LOW

D. BODY COLOR #4 93

STUCCO 63 Pewter Cast SW 7673 by Sherwin Williams 175

17 52 39 E. BODY COLOR #5

STUCCO & LAP SIDING 45 Grays Harbor SW 6236 by Sherwin Williams 102 58 27 46

F. ACCENT COLOR 85

RAILINGS & DOORS 21 Sheraton Sage SW 0014 by Sherwin Williams

GREVILLEA

5 GAL

LOW

31

HENFIELD BRILLIANT ROCK ROSE

1 GAL

LOW

94

BLUE OAT GRASS

1 GAL

LOW

275

5 GAL

LOW

50

1 GAL

LOW

243

COMPACT TEXAS RANGER

MATERIALS

STATICE

D`

138

STUCCO & VERTICAL SIDING Ice 8Cube SW 6252 by Sherwin Williams

BERKELEY SEDGE

MARITIME CEANOTHUS

FRINGE FLOWER

5 GAL

LOW

41

LOW

67

1 GAL

LOW

62 111

LA HAMBRA STUCCO 1 GAL OR EQ.

PURPLESMOOTH PIXIE LOROPETALUM FINISH ORANGE MONKEYFLOWER

1 GAL

LEMON LIME NANDINA NEW ZEALAND FLAX

5 GAL

LOW

TUSCAN BLUE ROSEMARY

5 GAL

LOW

27

1 GAL

LOW

35

2 LOW

LOW

191

KS`

SENECIO

1 GAL

CALIFORNIA FUCHSIA

1 GAL

1

59

8

C1

HARDIE LAP SIDING LOW THICKNESS 227 5/16” 6” EXPOSURE OR EQ.

BABY SAGE

CHOICE`*

DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING

C. BODY COLOR #3

DWARF BOTTLE BRUSH

HORSETAIL REED GRASS

AMG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

LAP SIDING Copper Mountain SW 6356 by Sherwin Williams

ARY SHRUB LEGEND

HARDIE VERTICAL SIDING SIERRA 8 PANEL 5/16” THICKNESS

HARDIE CEMENTITIOUS TRIM

C3

HOT DIPPED GALV. POWDER COATED STEEL HORIZONTAL RAILING

MILGARD VINYL WDW BRONZE FACTORY FINISH OR EQ.

A2 E2

POWDER COATED STEEL CABLE AND ROD AWNING

6’ SIDEWALK 3

4

5

6

7

5’ ACTIVITY ZONE 8

4’ AMENITY ZONE

DATE

11-20-18

5865 Owens Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-251-7200

20'GROUP ARCHITECTURE DAHLIN | PLANNING 10' 40'

THE CASCADE | RICHMOND, CA

&(175$/ $9(

COLOR/MATERIAL BOARD SCHEME - A SECTION

JOB NO. 1460.001

THE CASCADE | RICHMOND, CA LANDSCAPE PLAN AMG & ASSOCIATES, LLC

L-1

A1

BOARD FORM CONCRETE TILE

TENTION FACILITIES PER THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CLEAN

0'

SCA

3/

WINDOW TRIM, TRIM ACCENTS, COLUMNS, FASCIA, EAVES, AWNINGS, & VERTICAL SIDING Cyberspace SW 7076 by Sherwin Williams

SIZE

4’ AMENITY ZONE

32

A. BODY/ TRIM COLOR #1

COMMON NAME

5’ ACTIVITY ZONE

A.31

SCALE: 1” = 10’-0”

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CENTRAL AVENUE STREET FRONTAGE SECTION JOB NO. 1460.001

rear yard setback provided the total width of the encroachment does not exceed no more than 40% of the total building width and an open space area is provided a minimum dimension of 15’ in either direction. Refer to Figure 14.09.66 for DEVELOPMENT with STANDARDS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. a detailed pictorial description of the allowable encroachments.

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS UPDATE Vacaville, CA City of Vacaville

This project involved performing an audit to

the existing Residential Design Standards,

Chapter 14.09 ‐DRAFT CITY OF VACAVILLE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS UPDATE

written in 1996, and modernizing them

into a comprehensive, flexible, and updated document to be incorporated into the City

of Vacaville Municipal Code. The project

ii.

See Section 14.09.139.060 of this code for details and exceptions to yard requirements.

stakeholder interviews, public engagement

iii.

Refer to Figure 14.09.66 for a detailed pictorial description of the allowable encroachments.

community. In addition, an online survey was

iv.

included

an

extensive

public

outreach

component which included a series of meetings, and discussions with the builder

provided to all of the residents. All of the

input was gathered, and incorporated into

the update, which was presented at Planning Commission and City Council with a

final approval. The document is filled with

In the RLM, RM, RMH and RH districts, garages located in a rear yard may be zero lot line. For detached structures on adjoining properties, minimum building Figure 14.09.65: Detailed Rear Patio Encroachment Diagram separation standards shall apply.

v.

Attached, unenclosed patio covers, California rooms and enclosed solarium 57 | CITY OF VACAVILLE a maximum of five feet provided, NOVEMBER 2018 rooms may encroach into the rear yard setback that the maximum encroachment area does not exceed 150 square feet and the perimeter of the patio cover remains at least 50% open (or unenclosed on at least two sides) and does not contain habitable space above. Solarium rooms may be entirely enclosed in clear material such as glass or plexiglass except for the side or sides attached to the main structure. Refer to Figure 14.09.65 for a detailed pictorial description of the allowable rear patio encroachments.

vi.

A portion or portion(s) of a building may encroach not more than 50% into the rear yard setback provided the total width of the encroachment does not exceed no more than 40% of the total building width and an open space area is provided with a minimum dimension of 15’ in either direction. Refer to Figure 14.09.66 for a detailed pictorial description of the allowable encroachments.

supporting graphics and imagery to convey the standard to an audience that may not be well versed in planning terminology.

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be carried out. Ministerial projects are also exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review. (Ord. 1921, 2018)

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Mixed Use means a combination of attached residential units with commercial use as part of a single project approval. The residential and commercial uses may either be in separate structures or within the same structure, and may include the conversion of commercial space to one or more residential units.

(Ord. 1574, §6, 1997; Ord. 1552, §5, 1996)

Mobile Home means a structure that was constructed prior to June 15, 1976, is transportable in one or more sections, is eight body feet or more in width, or 40 body feet or more in length, in the traveling mode, or, when erected onsite, is 320 or more square feet, is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation system when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein.

“Mobile Home” is further defined in California Health and Safety Code 18008.

Non-Occupied Structure means a structure that does not have conditioned space and does not contain any occupants, either business or residential, but which may be accessed for brief periods or used by farm animals or for storage of equipment. (Ord. 1913, Added, 04/11/2017) Owner-occupant means an individual person owner, or in the event of ownership through alternative means such person having equitable interest in the ownership of the alternative means that is designated by the alternative means, who has legal residency and who resides in the dwelling at least six (6) months of the year, and whose portion of the dwelling is not occupied when the owner is not present. (Ord. 1921, 2018) Parcel means lot.

Parkway means the landscaped area between the curb line and the sidewalk. Depending on the street design, the parkway may be part of a right-of-way, parcel or a lot. (Ord. 1588, §7, 1998) Paseo means a public or private walkway not adjacent to a street that provides access to pedestrian entrances to adjoining buildings.

Figure 14.02.20: Paseo

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VISUAL SIMULATION

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808 A STREET Hayward, CA Meta Housing

Meta Housing requested a visual simulation

of an already built project that was waiting for the official certificate of occupancy. The

original architect from a non-affiliate firm came up with a design that was approved by the City of Hayward. The built project

was not anywhere near what the approved set of drawings represented (which resulted

in major push back from the City) so Meta

Colors submitted to the City in September 2013 and presented to City Council on Septembe

Housing came to Dahlin to come up with

a set of visualizations that the builder can incorporate into the existing building to

resemble the approved renderings in order to receive the certificate of occupancy.

808 “A” STREET | HAYWARD, CA

META HOUSING CORPORATION

DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING

SW 6419 Saguaro

EXISTING FRONT ELEVATION

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808 “A” STREET | HAYWARD, CA

META HOUSING CORPORATION

DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING

JOB NO. 1318.006 DATE

06-08-18

5865 Owens Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-251-7200

A.2

SW 2833 Roycroft Vellum

SW 6905 Goldfinch (match existing

808 “A” STREET | HAYW

META HOUSING CORPORATION

DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANN

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3

1

2

1

2

2

1

2

2

1

3

Proposed Building Colors

NORTH FACING ELEVATION

3

A

1

2

3

1

2

2

2

1

2

2

NOTE: Paint parapet cap flashing to match adjacent wall color (typ.)

2

1

1

2

3

1

3

1

SW 6419 Saguaro

2

SW 2833 Roycroft Vellum

3

SW 6905 Goldfinch (match existing panels)

NOTE: Existing smooth 8”x16” CMU w/integral color AND existing unpainted exposed concrete shall remain “as-is” and no color changes shall be applied.

Architectural drawings provided by Banta Design.

There may be modifications/ discrepancies between the drawings depicted in this set and what has been built.

A

2 2 2

er 17, 2013

SOUTH FACING ELEVATION

B

2

2

2

2

B

COLOR APPLICATION GUIDES

808 “A” STREET | HAYWARD, CA

META HOUSING CORPORATION

DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING

JOB NO. 1318.006 DATE

JOB NO. 1318.006 DATE

06-08-18

5865 Owens Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-251-7200

panels)

WARD, CA

NING

A.1

PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION JOB NO. 1318.006 DATE

06-08-18

5865 Owens Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-251-7200

A.3

08-17-18

5865 Owens Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-251-7200

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A.1

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