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At the presubmission conference, the site plan and landscaping plan may be conceptual in form. After presubmission, the application for the following design review meeting shall contain the following items:

A. Plans. Four copies of the set of plans are required. The license stamps of the architect and landscape architect shall be on each appropriate page.

1. Site Plan. A site plan is required containing the following information:

a. Scale and north arrow;

b. Address of site;

c. Vicinity map showing location of site and surrounding landmarks;

d. Property dimensions and names of adjacent roads;

e. Existing and finished grades at two-foot contours;

f. Location and dimensions of existing and proposed structure(s), accessory structures with appropriate setbacks, parking dimensions, and driveways. Also, include ingress and egress patterns through the site with directional arrows;

g. General location of trees as determined by the Lacey tree protection professional;

h. Location, dimensions, and nature of any proposed easements or dedications;

i. Location, dimensions, and description of common open space and recreation areas;

j. For all multifamily proposals a description of compliance with crime prevention through environmental design techniques (CPTED).

2. Landscaping and Irrigation Plan. The landscaping and irrigation plan shall contain the following information:

a. Existing vegetation to be retained;

b. Proposed vegetative materials to be placed on site. The type, size, number and spacing of plantings must be illustrated;

c. Proposed irrigation system to be installed including general location of irrigation main lines and sprinkler head locations;

d. Stamp from a licensed landscape architect or nursery person shall be placed on the plan.

3. Elevations. Complete elevations of all proposed construction and related elevations of existing structures (if any) are required containing the following information:

a. Dimensioned elevations of building drawn at 1/8" = 1' or a comparable scale. Elevations should show the type of exterior materials;

b. Color and exterior finishes for buildings and accessory structures;

c. Location and elevations of exterior lighting for buildings and parking areas;

d. Perspective drawings, photographs, color renderings or other graphics which accurately represent the proposed project.

4. Section Profiles. Two section profiles through the site are required containing the following information:

a. Scale;

b. Building(s) details;

c. Landscaping against the building when installed;

d. Lighting fixtures and standards;

e. Signs.

5. Design Vocabulary. A design vocabulary shall be established for each application subject to these design requirements and shall include the general design qualities as well as the specific architectural standards to be used. Provided a design vocabulary may be waived by the director if building plans and other application materials are detailed enough to review compliance with the provisions of Chapter 14.23 LMC. The design vocabulary shall respond to the general and specific design standards as specified in this chapter.

A listing of significant compatible features that will be incorporated into the design of the buildings and streetscape shall be prepared in matrix form or other form approved by the director. Photographs, colored images, drawings, or a combination can be used. The horizontal axis of the matrix shall include all the categories of residential, commercial, parks and open space, and industrial if used. The vertical axis of the matrix shall include the following:

a. Building mass and style--which includes the bulk, mass or size of the selected building types and the style selected;

b. Roofs and roof materials--the various types and pitches of roofs;

c. Facade treatment and facade materials--the types of materials, textures and colors;

d. Entry and doors--door openings and the area immediately surrounding;

e. Windows--window types with detailing;

f. Eaves, porches and arcades--decorative building elements, like pergolas, cupolas, shutters, etc.;

g. Decorative trim;

Details of these features in elevation and section that reflect the architectural styles selected both vertical and horizontal:

h. Towers;

i. Cross gables and dormers;

j. Gutters;

k. Chimneys;

l. Walls, fences, and hedges (front yard);

m. Walls, fences, and hedges (side yards);

n. Colors;

o. Driveway;

p. Pavement materials and textures;

q. Curb treatment;

r. Streetlights;

s. Street signs;

t. Street furniture.

Under each category specific written instructions can be included. See Table 14T-10. (Ord. 1539 §10, 2019; Ord. 1124 §4, 2000; Ord. 1024 §2, 1995; Ord. 944 §1 (part), 1992).