City ofBradbury  EL  BRADBURY  DESIGN  GUIDELINES  August 1995    DESIGN GUIDELINES  WHY DESIGN GUIDELINES: It is the stated goal of the Bradbury City Council and the Planning Commission to maintain the scenic rural hillside atmosphere of the community. Preservation of the natural hillsides, existing ridge-lines, open spaces and vistas is of primary importance. The existing neighborhoods provide desirable conditions that have evolved over the years and the City Council has made a commitment that all new development shall be compatible with the existing character of the community. In order to preserve the existing scenic view corridors, the City encourages the construction of single-family homes that blend into their respective neighborhoods and reflect an The guidelines are intended to establish the City's expectations in broad conceptual parameters. They are to be used by the City and the private sector to establish concepts for the term "Quality Development" as it relates to the creation of design for new dwellings and the remodeling of existing structures. The guidelines are to be used by architects, engineers and building designers in an effort tos stimulate creative solutions to design problems. The City encourages innovative design solutions.  acceptable architectural style.  City Council  Mayor: Mayor Pro-Tem: Council Member: Council Member: Council Member:  Mark Flewelling Richard Barakat Audrey. Chamberlain Beatrice La Pisto-Kirtley Dr. John Richards  Planning Commission  Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Member: Member: Member:  Bill Todd Joseph Gifford Bob Pash Tim Stevens Andy Arden  City Staff  City Manager: City Attorney: City Clerk: City Engineer: City Planner: Admin. Assistant:  Keene Wilson C.Edward Dilkes Claudia Saldana Dan Heil David Meyer Greg Grammer  Prepared By:  LDM Associates, 21450 Golden Springs Dr. Unit "C", Diamond Bar, CA 91789    RESOLUTION NO. 1333 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF BRADBUR/.CALFORNA ADOPTING DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to maintaining the scenic rural hillside atmosphere of the community, the preservation of the natural hillsides, WHEREAS, the existing neighborhoods provide desirable conditions which have evolved over the years and the City Council has made a commitment that all new development will be compatible with the existing WHEREAS, the Design Guidelines will provide essential information for site development and building design in accordance with the intent and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY, Section1. The Planning Commission has recommended that the City Councit adopt the Design Guidelines dated August 1995 to be used by the City in_its effort to clearly define the concept of "quality development" with the Section 2. The City Council declares that the information in the Design Guidelines and the testimony given at the Public Hearing is incorporated in the Resolution and comprise the basis upon which the decision is made. Section3. The City Council finds that the Design Guidelines are consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's adopted General Plan. Section_4. The City Council finds that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8. Section5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 15lh day of August, 1995.  existing ridge lines, open spaces and vistas; and  character of the community; and  standards set forth in the Bradbury Zoning Ordinance. CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:  community.  2A7 Mayor - City of Bradbury  ATTEST:  Qwhas.Dlan City Clerk - City of Bradbury  "I, Claudia Saldana, City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolulion was duly adopled by the City Council of the City of Bradbury at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of August, 1995, by the following roll call vote:"  AYES: NOES: ABSENT:  CnS.pls City Clerk - City of Bradbury    Table of Contents  City of Bradbury DESIGN GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS  CHAPTER I- INTRODUCTION  I.  PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES  I-1 I-1 I-2 I-2 I-3 I-3  II. USE OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES  II. CITY HISTORY  A. REGIONAL LOCATION. LAND USE AND ZONING.  B.  IV. HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATIONS (HOA's) CHAPTER II - DESIGN GUIDELINES  THE REVIEW PROCESS  II-1 II-1 II-1 II-1 II-1 II-1 II-1 II-1 II-2 II-2 II-2 II-2 II-2 II-2 II-2 II-3 II-3 II-3 II-3 II-3 8-09-95  I.  EXISTING CONDITIONS A. SITE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. B. C. E.  Title Report Information Project Boundary Project Location & Topography Surrounding Buildings and Structures View Corridors SLOPE ANALYSIS EXISTING VEGETATION EXISTING VIEW  D. EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENT  II. DESIGN OBJECTIVES A. GENERAL B. GRADING C. D. SETBACKS E. F. G.  ORIENTATION OF STRUCTURES ACCESS DRIVES TREE PRESERVATION VIEW PRESERVATION  Page No. 1of4 Pages    Table of Contents  H. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SERVICES  II-4 II-4 II-4 II-4 II-4 II-5 II-5 II-5 II-5 II-5 II-6 II-6 II-6 II-7 II-7 II-7 II-7 II-7 II-7 II-7 II-8 II-8 II-8 II-8 II-8 II-8 II-8 II-8 II-9 II-9 II-9 II-10 II-10 II-10 II-10 II-10 II-11 II-11 II-12  I. J.  CIRCULATION OFF-STREET PARKING  MI. NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY  A. OVERVIEW B. LAND USES 1. Principal Use 2. Accessory Use C. CHARACTER D. PRIVACY IV. GRADING STANDARDS  A. B.  GRADING DESIGN SITING GUIDELINES  V. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS  A. OVERVIEW  B. C.  APPLICABILITY GENERAL POLICIES  1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.  Community Character Prominent Land Forms Major Hillside View-Scapes Grading Circulation Fire Hazard Drainage Recreation Resources  VI. GUEST HOUSES  VII. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS  A. B.  OVERVIEW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.  ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ELEMENTS Columns and Archways Windows and Doors Entry Porches Garage Doors Chimneys Exterior Stairs and Steps Balconies and Patios Roofs Materials and Colors 10. Exterior Ornamentation  Page No. 2of4P Pages  8-09-95    Table of Contents  11. Exterior Lighting 12. Gutters and Downspouts 13. Antennas and Mechanical Equipment 14. Driveways and Walkways 15. Privacy Walls and Fences 16. Mailboxes C. HEIGHT OF STRUCTURE D. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS  II-12 II-12 II-12 II-13 II-13 II-13 II-13 II-14 II-14 II-14 II-14 II-14 II-15 II-15 II-15 II-15 II-16 II-16 II-16 II-16 II-16 II-16 II-16 II-16 II-16 II-16 II-16 II-17 II-17 II-17 II-17 II-17 II-17 II-17 II-17 II-17  1. 2. 3. E. F. G.  Mass Bulk Detail  ACCESSORY STRUCTURES TRASH ENCLOSURES ANTENNAS  VII. LANDSCAPE CHARACTER  A. TREE PRESERVATION STANDARDS  B. C.  ORCHARD TREES NATIVE TREES D. NEW LANDSCAPING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.  View Preservation Front Yard Landscaping Street Landscaping Drought Tolerant Plant Material Landscape Maintenance Landscape Establishment On-Site Drainage Slope Planting Landscape Berms  IX. STREETSCAPE TREATMENTS A. STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY B. PAVED AREAS. C. CURBS & GUTTERS D. SIDEWALKS E. STREET LIGHTS F. STREET TREES G. TRAILS  CHAPTER III - GRAPHICS  SETBACKS VIEW PRESERVATION GRADING STANDARDS  III-1 III-2 III-3 8-09-95  Page No.: 3 of4 Pages    Table of Contents  HILLSIDE STANDARDS COLUMNS AND ARCHWAYS WINDOWS ENTRY PORCHES GARAGE DOORS CHIMNEYS ROOFS  III-7 III-11 III-13 III-15 III-17 II-20 III-22 III-23 III-25 II-29 III-33 III-35 III-36 III-38 II-40 III-43 III-44  EXTERIOR STAIRS AND STEPS BALCONIES AND PATIOS EXTERIOR ORNAMENTATION EXTERIOR LIGHTING GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS PRIVACY WALLS AND FENCES MAILBOXES TRASH ENCLOSURE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER  APPENDICES  A. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CITY C. CITY ZONE DISTRICT MAP COUNCIL DISTRICTS MAP E. FIRE ZONE DISTRICT MAP RESIDENTIAL PLAN CHECK LIST  B. D. F.  CITY MAP  Page No. 4of41 Pages  8-09-95    City of Bradbury  DESIGN GUIDELINES  Chapter No. I    Chapter I  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  INTRODUCTION  I.  PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES  The design guidelines have been established to verbally and graphically describe the architectural, landscape and grading design requirements for construction activity within the City. The intent of the design guidelines is to communicate the elements of "Quality Design" as envisioned by the City. The design guidelines have been produced to assist homeowners, architects, builders and City staff in the process of meeting the community's development goals and objectives. The development guidelines establish generally accepted design standards that represent the City's commitment to maintain the quality oflife that wel have come to associate with this community. The large-lot hillside residential character which includes premier views of the surrounding valley is a resource worthy of The design guidelines include illustrations of the design character and elements envisioned as desirable for the City of Bradbury. The use of a variety of forms and materials is encouraged. The palette of design ideas and elements is intended to stimulate the creative talents of designers and architects. Innovation is expected and alternative design solutions are encouraged. The parameters are to be used as graphic representations of what is currently considered as acceptable solutions to design constraints. The City looks forward to the review of new and innovative designs. Iti is the intent of the City to provide simple directives which can be used to avoid the misuse of decorative materials, clashing materials and piecemeal embellishment of building facades. Compliance with all applicable guidelines may not always ensure approval of a project. Some of the qualitative elements of project design cannot be fully addressed by the guidelines. The guidelines are minimums, and in some cases the developer may be required to provide more than the minimum in order to meet the stated intent of achieving "Quality Design". The design guidelines will be used by the City of Bradbury in its architectural review process. All buildings, structures, grading and landscaping projects are intended to comply with the intent of the guidelines. The Planning Commission and the City staff will use the guidelines to measure the level of acceptability of plans for future development within the community. The City's Planning staff is available to answer  preservation.  questions and interpret the guidelines.  II. USE OF THE DESIGN GUIDELINES  The design guidelines are available to all interested individuals to assist in the preparation of theplans for development within the community. The guidelines will be used by the Planning Commission in its review of projects which require discretionary action. The City staff will use the guidelines in The City's Zone Code establishes the foundation and regulatory parameters for all development that will occur with the City limits. The Design Guidelines are an attempt to describe the expected results which should occur as a result of the implementation of the City's zoning regulations. AlI  the review of all development proposals.  development  1-I  8-09-95    Chapter I  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  proposals will be handled as either "Minor" or "Significant" projects. The Planning Commission is required to review, make findings of fact and either approve, deny or conditionally approve all "Significant" development projects.. The City staff may review all"Minor" development proposals and may either approve, deny or conditionally approve such proposals. The staff's decision is subject to appeal to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission's decision is subject to appeal to  the City Council. The City Council's decision is final.  m. CITY HISTORY  The City of Bradbury was incorporated on July 26, 1957 in order to preserve the rural character of the community. The City consists of a beautiful, two square mile, uplifted plateau, with Live Oak tree-lined canyons along the southerly face of the San Gabriel Mountains. The City Boundaries lie within the northern part of the Rancho Azusa de Duarte which extended from the San Gabriel River on the east to the City of Monrovia on the west. The early residents, all of whom loved the beauty of this bountiful area, aggressively pursued preservation activities that would insulate the City from the ravages of urban sprawl that were pervasive in the San Gabriel Valley. These early residents planned to maintain the area as a rural community of ranches and large homesteads, free from the traditional "cookie cutter" development projects that ate into many of the hillsides in Southern California. The City commands a magnificent view of the San Gabriel Mountains and Valley. The views range from the City of Covina to the City of La Canada-Flintridge. One can see as far south Since incorporation, the population has grown from 518 to approximately 890 residents. They live in approximately 280 homes which have been constructed on parcels ranging in size from 7,500 square feet to well over 5 acres. In keeping with the ideals of Louis Bradbury, one of the founding fathers, the City of Bradbury has been planned exclusively as a single-family residential community. Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family development has been prohibited. Approximatelyone-hird of the streets are privately owned with access easements granted to the motoring public. Small private driveways have been constructed in certain areas and the use of these private streets is reserved for only those property owners who need them to gain access to their property. Access to the exclusive residential area known as the Bradbury Estates is controlled by guarded gates. Dwellings located on Woodlyn Lane are only accessed by traveling through electronically controlled gates. In the southern portion of the City there are traditional public streets that provide access to many custom home sites and small residential tracts. The City includes the Royal Oaks Elementary School which is located east of Mount Olive Drive. The old Bradbury homestead was converted into the Royal Oaks Manor, an elegant retirement community which is operated by the Presbyterian Church. This 18 acre parcel of land is located on an unincorporated island of Los Angeles County which is surrounded on the north, east and west by the City of Bradbury. The City of Duarte is  as the City of Long Beach and Catalina Island.  located south of Royal Oaks Drive. REGIONAL LOCATION.  A.  The City ofBradbury is located northwest of the intersection of the Foothill Freeway (I-210) and the San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605). The City is situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and it is surrounded on the north by the Angeles National Forest. The City is surrounded on the south and east by the City of Duarte and to the west is the City of Monrovia, This foothill location provides magnificent panoramic views of the San Gabriel  Valley.  I-2  8-09-95    Chapter I  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  B.  LAND USE AND ZONING.  The City is an exclusive residential community with no Commercial, Industrial or Multi- Family development. The southerly or lower two-thirds of the City has been subdivided into residentially developed parcels of land. The northern one-third of the City consists of steep hillsides having average slopes of in excess of 30%. Access to this area is difficult and no development has occurred as oft this date. Development in the City is constrained by the lack oftraditional municipal infrastructure. Public sewer systems are not available to most parcels ofland. The hillside area lacks improved storm drains. Streets are narrow and for the most part are not improved with curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Street lights are not encouraged in this rural community. Access to traditional utilities is generally available. The land use densities are low and they are commensurate with the existing steep topography and the availability ofutilities and public infrastructure. The County ofLos Angeles Fire Department has designated the entire City of Bradbury as a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The The existing zoning and land use designations found in the recently adopted General Plan are  Building and Safety Department designation is either Fire Zone 3 or 4. consistent. The residential land use designation include the following:  General Plan Land Use Designation  Zone District  Single Family- Single Family- Estate Residential Estate Residential- Estate Residential  7,500 square feet 20,000 square feet One Acres Two Acres Five Acres  R-7,500 R-20,000 A-1 A-2 A-5  Certain portions of the steep hillside areas are subject to environmental constraints such as slope failure, liquefaction, flooding, and wildlife habitat. These environmental constraints must be considered in future planning and development proposals. These areas are noted in  the Safety and Conservation Elements of the adopted General Plan.  IV. HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS (HOA's)  Within the City of Bradbury, there exists several Homeowner's Associations (HOA). Each of the HOA's have developed and enforce their Covenants Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). The CC&R's may require a separate review of any development proposal. It is in your best interest to  determine if your property is governed by a Homeowner's Association.  1-3  8-09-95    City of Bradbury  DESIGN GUIDELINES  Chapter No. II    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  THE REVIEW PROCESS  Plans for construction within the City of Bradbury will be subject to review by the Planning, Building and Engineering Departments. Discretionary reviews are performed by the five-member Planning Commission. Applicants are encourage to submit preliminary construction plans to the staff at the earliest opportunity. The staff will use the Design Guidelines in their review of all development proposals.  I.  EXISTING CONDITIONS: The quality of site design has a major impact on the surrounding neighborhood and the community. All development should demonstrate sensitivity to the existing natural environment and the surrounding buildings. In order to design a quality project the existing conditions should be observed, measured and analyzed to determine the nature A. SITE. Every development proposal should include a thorough analysis of existing conditions on-site and adjacent to the subject property. A proper analysis includes a careful examination of the site's physical properties, amenities, special problems, and environmental setting. The analysis will assist the City in evaluating the compatibility of the proposed project with the existing neighborhood. The following information  and extent of the constraints imposed by the site and the surrounding area.  should be gathered before you begin your design process.  1.  Title Report Information: A review of the title report for the subject property will provide information regarding easements and the existence of Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&R's) established by Homeowners Associations Project Boundary: As a minimum requirement it is essential that all development plans properly locate the site boundary lines with dimensions and bearings. The location of adjacent street(s) and easement(s) is important. The plans should delineate the location of the paved streets and driveways. A survey Project Location & Topography: The location of the closest cross street is required in order to properly located the subject property. The topography of hillside parcels provides important information that will have an impact on your Surrounding Buildings and Structures: The location of surrounding buildings and structures should be documented and considered in the design process. View Corridors: Identification of view corridors is an essential part of the site investigation. The preservation of views is a major factor in the review of all  that may regulate the use of your property.  2.  of the property boundaries is always a good idea.  3.  development plans.  4. 5.  development applications.  II-1  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  B. SLOPE ANALYSIS. All property located in the City of Bradbury that has an average slope of ten (10) percent or greater is subject to the Hillside Development Standards. Therefore, it is important that you determine the average slope of your property. The  following formula must be used to make the necessary calculation:  AVERAGE SLOPE: Where: S: E  S=0:002296IL  Average percent slope Contour intervalin feet Summation'of length ofall contours in feet A Area of parcel (in acres)  C.  EXISTING VEGETATION. All existing mature trees should be located on your plans. The City is interested in preserving the existing flora. The removal of mature trees is taken very seriously and alternatives to the removal of the trees must be explored to determine that there is no other viable option available. Identify all significant vegetation EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENT. The surrounding area should be photographed. Determine if there is a potential that your proposed project will obstruct EXISTING VIEW. It is important that the existing views be properly assessed and delineated on the submitted plans. Care should be taken in the planning for any new dwelling or structure to insure that it will not obstruct the near and far views as defined  on the site.  D.  the view from your neighbor's property.  E.  by the Bradbury Zone Code.  II. DESIGN OBJECTIVES: The organization of buildings on the site should respect the existing topography, take advantage of the view(s) and maintain the privacy of the adjoining parcels of land. Grading of the site should be kept to a minimum. Buildings should not be placed on the ridgelines. When possible, buildings and open spaces should be located for mutual advantage of sunlight. Access to the site must be considered and on-site circulation and parking areas must be carefully considered. The paved portions of the streets are narrow and on-street  parking of vehicles is discouraged.  A.  GENERAL. The following are general objectives found to be desirable:  Develop compatible relationships to the existing neighborhood patterns, including building placement, building height, building bulk and existing open spaces. Respect the privacy of neighboring properties. Do not block the neighboring property's ability to receive exposure to sunlight. The placement of buildings, structures and landscaping should, to the maximum extent feasible, avoid shading Provide well-designed landscape transitional areas between buildings. GRADING. Where cut-and-fill slopes are unavoidable, they should be sculpted to blend with the adjacent terrain. No grading should occur within ten (10) feet of any project boundary unless such grading is similar to existing or reasonably anticipated adjacent  of adjoining open spaces and living areas.  B.  II-2  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  grading. Retaining walls that are to be visible from any point off-site, should be limited toa maximum exposed face of seven (7) feet. The import or export of fill material should be avoided. The import or export of over 10,000 cubic yards of material will  require discretionary review by the Planning Commission.  C. ORIENTATION OF STRUCTURES. Structures shall be orientated SO as to avoid or minimize any possible intrusion into the privacy of the existing or future neighboring dwellings or structures. Buildings or structures will not be permitted on ridgelines. Existing and proposed accessory uses and structures should be carefully considered sO  as to avoid impacting the existing neighborhood.  D. SETBACKS. Minimum setbacks have been established to protect the privacy of all privately held parcels of land. Setbacks have been increased for parcels of Iand that contain over two (2) acres of net land area and where such parcels of land have an average slope of over ten (10) percent. No buildings or structures are to be constructed within the required setback areas without specific authorization. Roof eaves, fireplaces, stairways and similar architectural details may intrude into the required setback areas not more than three (3) feet providing that such intrusions are located not closer than thirty (30) inches to the parcel boundary lines. Landscaping features, fences and walls may be located within the required setback areas when plans therefore have been approved by the ACCESS DRIVES. Primary access drives shall be paved with an approved impervious material. The minimum width of a primary access drive shall be fifteen (15) feet. The maximum slope of the primary access drive shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) or TREE PRESERVATION. All trees shall be maintained, in a manner SO as to promote healthy growth, reduce fire hazards or excessive blockage of views of mountains or valleys from adjoining properties. Pruning shall not degrade or adversely affect the health of any tree. Permits are required for the installation of new landscaping. Tree Preservation Plans are required for Architectural Review, Subdivisions and Lot Line  City.  E.  as approved by the Fire Department.  F.  Adjustment Applications.  G. VIEW PRESERVATION. Any building, structure or improvement shall be subject to the limitations of Section 9650 through 9653 of the Zoning Code, if the outline of the building, structure or improvement affects the view or vista of any pre-existing, developed property taken from the main structure or lot. In determining significant views  the following definitions shall apply:  A near view is defined as a scene located within the City, including, but not limited to, a valley, ravine, equestrian trail, pastoral environment, or any natural A far view is defined as a scene located out of the City, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles basin, City lights at night, mountains and distant  setting. valleys.  II-3  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  H. PUBLIC UTILITIES & SERVICES. The following are public services objectives:  Provide adequate public facilities and. services including drainage, public or private sewage disposal systems, circulation systems, water service and public Minimize potential surface drainage problems on neighboring properties and  safety services.  Minimize impacts of development on adjacent properties.  provide adequate drainage on-site.  I.  CIRCULATION. The City of Bradbury is unique in terms of its system of streets. A portion ofthe City is accessed from traditional public streets. Fee ownership oft the street right-of-way has been dedicated to the City. The City maintains the improvements within its public rights-of-way. Improvements Iocated in the public right-of-way must be constructed to "Public Works" standards and inspected and approved by the City Engineer. Private improvements such as fences and walls located in the public right-of- The Bradbury and Woodlyn Estates are gate-guarded communities located within the City of Bradbury. Access to these communities is provided via quasi-public streets constructed within street easements. Fee ownership of these street rights-of-way belongs tot the adjoining properties. Authorization to pass over the streets has been dedicated to the public that can gain approval to enter the guarded communities. In some special situations access to certain parcels of land is over private access drives. Authority to use these private drives has only been granted to the owners of property that front on the private drives. The City does not have the responsibility to maintain the private and It is important that the designer be fully aware of the nature and restrictions that are applicable to the streets which provide access to the subject property. A thorough examination of the property's title report will identify the type of the access and will detail the nature and extent oft the covenants, conditions and restrictions which govern the use of the property. In any event it is suggested that construction within the access OFF-STREET PARKING. It is the intent of the City to minimize the use oft the public streets for parking. All land uses are required to provide and maintain off-street parking facilities. Each single-family dwelling unit shall provide not less than two off-street parking spaces located in a garage or carport. Guest houses require at least one  way should be avoided if possible.  quasi-private streets or access drives.  rights-of-way be avoided.  J.  additional off-street parking space.  II. NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY: All new development and the remodeling of existing structures and buildings shall be reviewed for compatibility with the existing surrounding neighborhood. Issues of building height, building bulk and scale will be considered during all discretionary review proceedings. If your proposed project is out of character with the surrounding dwellings you should consider a redesign to insure that your project does not appear A. OVERVIEW. Development proposals should demonstrate sensitivity to the existing natural environment and the influences of the surrounding neighborhood development.  to be contrary to the design elements established in the neighborhood.  II-4  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  The degree to which neighboring sites and buildings must be considered in the design of ai new project will depend upon the aesthetic value, architectural quality, and estimated tenure of the improvements on the neighboring property. While a firm rule for acceptable design is not possible, every new praject should demonstrate that it has considered the elements of the surrounding development. Diligent effort to orchestrate careful relationships between existing and new development must be demonstrated. Drawings, models and other graphic communications presented to the City should show neighboring buildings and important features. Existing features should be shown in sufficient detail to enable evaluation of the relationship of the proposed development. Perspective views showing the relationship of the proposed project to its immediate neighbors, as seen from the street or other public place, are encouraged. LAND USES. The City of] Bradbury is a detached single-family community. Industrial, Commercial and Multi-Family land uses are prohibited. The rural character of the community is perpetuated by the design standards for public and privately owned facilities. The paved portions oft the street rights-of-way are deliberately narrow. Curbs, gutters and sidewalks are only required for public streets or where they are needed for control of surface water run-off for public safety. Street lights are required for public streets and where needed. The majority of the City is not served by public sewers or storm drains. Large areas of open space are required to assist in the control of surface run-off. Sewage disposal systems are, for the most part, provided by private septic systems. The following is a brief description of the land uses that are permitted within  B.  the community: 1.  Principal Use: Single-family residential dwellings are permitted by right in each of the City's zoning districts. Dwellings must meet certain specified minimum size requirements. Dwellings over eighteen (18) feet in height, and not in excess of twenty-eight (28) feet, may be permitted if they are found, by the Planning Commission or City Council, to be compatible with the surrounding Accessory Use: Traditional accessory buildings, structures and uses that support the principal single-family use of land are permitted within each zone district. Detached garages, barns and stables, storage buildings, gazebos, patio structures, swimming pools, tennis courts, riding rinks and recreational areas are common throughout the community. The large-lot zone districts were created for agricultural purposes. Traditional agricultural buildings and uses are permitted CHARACTER. The City of Bradbury requires that all new development be reasonably compatible with the existing neighborhood character in terms of the scale of the development of the surrounding residences. All design proposals shall reflect the uncrowded character of the neighborhood. The height of structures shall maintain reasonable consistency with the height of the structures on neighboring properties. PRIVACY. Design proposals shall respect the existing privacy of adjacent properties by maintaining adequate separation between the development proposal and adjacent  neighborhood.  2.  when they are secondary to the principal single-family use.  C.  D.  properties.  II-5  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  V. GRADING STANDARDS: Thei following guidelines provide general direction for grading design. The primary focus of the guidelines is to minimize the impacts of grading. Preservation of natural landforms and the use of landform grading techniques which are sensitive to the  existing topographic features are required. GRADING DESIGN.  A.  The overall shape, height and grade of any cut or fill: slope shalll be developed in concert All grading shall be first approved by the City Engineer, and any grading or hillside landscape modifications shall not impact the approved drainage pattern nor alter the pad All manufactured cut and fill slopes shall be a maximum of two horizontal to one vertical (2:1). Cut and fill slopes shall be constructed to eliminate sharp angles at thei intersection with the existing terrain. They shall blend with the natural topography to the maximum The angle of the graded slope shall be gradually adjusted to the angle of the natural Angular forms shall not be permitted, The graded form shall reflect the natural rounded The toe and crest of all cut and fill slopes in excess of five (5) feet vertical height shall The toe and crest of any slope in excess of ten (10) feet vertical height shall be rounded Where cut or fill slopes exceed 100 feet horizontal, the slope shall be curved in a continuous, undulating fashion with varying radii to reflect the natural terrain. Any manufactured slope bank in excess of thirty (30) feet vertical height shall have variable gradients and utilize bench drains constructed of natural materials. Where cut and fill side slopes are created in excess of four (4) feet in vertical height, detailed landscaping plans shall be submitted to the City of Bradbury. Plans will be reviewed for size, type and density of groundcover, shrubs and trees. Slopes requiring special erosion control or fire prevention planting techniques or material, All manufactured slopes shall be landscaped or otherwise protected from runoff to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Automatic irrigation systems shall be required to Existing disturbed areas not proposed for development shall be renaturalized and/or  with the existing natural contours and scale of the natural terrain.  elevation.  extent possible. terrain. terrain. be rounded.  with vertical curves having a radii of at least five (5') feet.  Daylight cuts should be used where possible. shall be designed for ease of maintenance.  provide for proper maintenance of the landscaped areas.  revegetated. SITING GUIDELINES.  B.  Whenever possible, locate property lines at the top of the slope.  Sites should be planned in such a way 50 as to preserve important vistas and maintain the Site building and align roadways to maximize public visual exposure to major natural On slope areas steeper than twenty-fivepercent (25%), typical padded lot solutions should be avoided. Minimize grading by siting buildings and roads to conform with the natural Structures should be sited sO that roof slopes follow the slope of the natural terrain.  existing landform character. features.  topography where feasible.  II-6  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  Site the top of roof lines and structures so that they occur below the elevation of Site proposed buildings and structures so that maximum concealment of a created cut  significant ridge-lines. slope is achieved.  V. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:  A.  OVERVIEW. It is the City's position that its hillside areas are a valuable resource. To date, hillside development in this community has generally avoided creating significant negative effects which are traditionally experienced as a result of mass grading practices. The result of past development practices in the City of Bradbury has been the retention of the natural land forms which enhance the community's "rural" character. Much of the remaining undeveloped acreage in the City can best be described as extremely steep. The undeveloped slopes are in excess of thirty percent (30%) and the slopes are visually The purpose of the Hillside Development Standards is to promote orderly development of this important resource. The City is intent on insuring that all new development will be consistent with its existing neighborhoods. Care will be taken to minimize disruption APPLICABILITY. The Hillside Development Standards are applicable to any lot or parcel of land located within the corporate boundary which has an average slope of at least ten percent (10%). Additionally, the standards shall apply to previously graded GENERAL POLICIES. The following policies are reflective of community hillside  prominent.  of the predominant hillside character of the community.  B.  hillside lots upon which no building permits have been issued.  C.  design and development standards:  1. 2.  Community Character: The existing community character shall be preserved Prominent Land Forms: Prominent land forms, including, but not limited to knolls, significant ridgelines and watercourses shall be preserved in their natural condition to the maximum extent possible. All structures shall be constructed sufficiently below the crest of the hillside SO that the crest is not obscured or dominated by the structure. Buildings shall be constructed to fit into the hillside to the greatest extent possible. The objective is to minimize disruption of the appearance of the natural terrain. Whenever possible, dwellings should be staggered with respect to the building pad elevations on which they are to be located. For lots having at least two (2) acres of land area, all dwelling units, including accessory structures, shall be set back from all lot lines by a distance Major Hillside View-Scapes: Significant hillsides and ridge-lines visible from locations beyond the subject property shall not be altered by highly visible cut  and enhanced.  of not less than one hundred (100) feet.  3.  and/or fill slopes, building lines and/or road surfaces.  II-7  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  4. 5. 6. 7. 8.  Grading: The extent of grading shall be minimized to that necessary to Circulation: The nature and extent of development shall be consistent with Fire Hazard: Development in high fire risk areas shall be subject to reasonable Drainage: Development shall be planned in such a manner sO as to avoid undue Recreation Resources: Significant environmental and recreational resources  accommodate reasonable development of the site. available and future circulation capacities.  mitigation measures approved by the Fire Department.  flood, mud slide and subsidence risk. shall be maintained and enhanced.  VI. GUEST HOUSES: The City provides the opportunity for the construction of Guest Houses which include cooking and bathroom facilities and space sufficient for sleeping. The City has  established certain design standards for the accessory living quarters.  The Guest House must be appropriate with the size and character of the lot on which it will be The Guest House shall not overload the capacity of the neighborhood to absorb the physical impacts of the unit in terms of parking, traffic volumes and utility service consumption. The Guest House shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare, or to the use, enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons located in the vicinity. No modifications to the zoning standards have been previously granted to the site which cause the proposed Guest House to create a loss of privacy or view to surrounding properties. One Accessory Living Unit is permitted on any lot in each zone as follows:  located, and to the character of the neighborhood.  ZONE Estate 5 Acre Estate 2. Acre Estate 1 Acre R-20,000 R-7,500  Maximum sq. fontage permitted 2,500 5q. f. 2,000 sq. A. 1,500 sq. R. 1,200 sq. f. 1,200 5q. A.  Guest Houses are permitted only on residential lots which are developed with a single-family The owner of the property or the master lessor of the entire property must occupy either the A minimum of one (1) On-Site parking space shall be provided for the Guest House, in addition to the parking requirement for the primary unit. The additional space shall be accessible from a  residence, and they shall not be assigned a separate address. The Guest House shall not have separate utility meters.  primary unit or the Guest House.  single, common driveway for both primary and accessory units.  VII. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS:  A. OVERVIEW. The City of Bradbury contains a variety of architectural styles within its boundaries and as such does not require that dwellings be constructed in any particular style. However, the architectural character of every building should be such that the  1I-8  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  proposed style incorporates strong, unifying elements such as pitched roofs, asymmetrical facades, strong exterior detailing and "cool" appearing "people orientated" spaces. Examples of design elements that provide distinctive architectural character include:  Pitched roofs. Tile roof covering. Varying building mass. Assorted building shapes. Strongly articulated wall and building planes. Thick appearing walls. Use of shapes that produce shadows.  Variety in exterior wall coverings. Courtyards, arcades and landscaped exterior spaces. Decorative detailing around windows and doors. Decorative enve detailing. The use of dormers. The use of accent elements such as tile, ironwork, stonework, and carved woodwork.  B.  ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ELEMENTS. Architectural elements play a significant role in the development of dwellings with distinctive character. These elements are comprised of exterior architectural detailing, a variety of exterior materials and the use ofcolor. Accessory structures should contain the elements used in the theme established by the primary building. The following represent suggestions that are generally  considered as desirable design elements: Columns and Archways  1.  Use of Columns and Archways is encouraged to reinforce various architectural Columns should be used to create exterior walkways and lanais, or they can be used as supports for covered porches. Archways should be used to create entry galleries and walkways, either free-standing or integrated within the body of Columns should incorporate a bottom base, a square or cylindrical shaft and Column height to width ratio should be in accordance with ratios ideal for the architectural style chosen. An example would be the use ofa 4-5:1 ratio for a Columns and arches should be constructed of stucco, plaster, pre-cast concrete, wood or stone veneer. Accent trims or details should be used to accentuate the  styles such as Spanish and Mediterranean styles.  main structure. capital or column bond. Spanish Mediterranean Style.  Arches should be used in a regular or rhythmic series.  house trim. Windows and Doors  2.  Recessed windows, doors and wall openings should be used to convey the appearance of thick exterior walls, and to create shadows and depth. Non- recessed windows and doors should be accentuated with wood trim or other Windows with rectangular, round or reversed radii heads are encouraged. Reflective glass and metal finish window frames are discouraged. Multi-paned windows are encouraged. The use of leaded and etched glass at Windows should be articulated with shutters, pot shelves, ledges, sills, plant-ons  types of window and door surrounds.  main entry locations is also encouraged.  or rails.  II-9  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  Doorways should be typically rectangular or round-headed and fully recessed. Spiral columns, arches, pilasters, stonework, decorative tiles, or other sculptural Entry doors should be wood exterior and may be dramatically carved, heavy Doors to exterior gardens, patios and balconies should be paired and multi-  details are encouraged.  wood panels or simple board and batten. paneled, and either rectangular or round-headed.  3.  Entry Porches  Covered entry porches shield the interior of the dwelling from the elements. Entry porches provide elements of interest by the use of shades and shadows. Entry doors and doorways should be in proportion to the architectural style of  the home. Garage Doors  4.  Garage doors visible from the public and private street system should be avoided Garage doors should relate to the overall architectural design of the dwelling. Colors should be from the same paint color palette use for the primary building. Omnamentation of garage doors is encouraged to provide visual interest. This can be accomplishèd with color accents and architectural features such as pediments, mouldings, overhangs and recessing of the door. Garages larger than two-car shall have multiple garage doors to break up the visual plane; staggered setbacks to garage doors is encouraged. Detached garages are encouraged to break up building mass and to create  where feasible.  Panelized garage doors are encouraged.  courtyard areas.  5.  Chimneys  Chimneys should use the same stucco or plaster treatment as the building exterior. The use of brick, stone or other masonry veneer is encouraged. Chimney caps should be simple shapes. Metal caps are discouraged unless Chimneys should be integrated into the building design and exterior mass.  stuccoed or plastered.  6.  Exterior Stairs and Steps  Steps are encouraged to be made of pavers or stamped concrete. The use of Steps should be accented with materials appropriate to the building style, rather Stairs should have a wall type guard rail that steps with the angle of the stairs. The railings should be of the same exterior material and color as the building that they service. The use of omamental iron railing is encouraged. Balconies are encouraged to provide simple clean projections. Balconies may be open or roofed, and should have wood, concrete or plaster  decorative tiles is encouraged. than plain concrete.  7.  Balconies and Patios  II-10  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  balustrades and railings. The use of wrought iron and wooden railings is Patios and arbors should be used to frame exterior activity and landscaped areas. Proportions of patio and arbor supports are very important; the use of "thick"  encouraged.  columns or posts is encouraged.  8.  Roofs  Gabled and hipped roofs should have a minimum pitch of 4:12. The use of flat roofs should be minimized and should only be utilized in Varying ridge heights and jogs in ridge lines is encouraged. Mission or Spanish style clay tiles fixed in mortar or concrete or slate shingle Roof planes should be articulated to provide shadow and depth. Roof tile colors should compliment the architectural style of the house. Solar panels should be appropriately integrated into the roof design.  combination with gable or hip roofs. tiles are encouraged.  9.  Materials and Colors  The use of wood, pre-cast concrete and tile is encouraged.  Exterior surface should exhibita limited number of colors, a base color and two In areas where existing development provide a dominant pattern, new projects are encouraged to use a similar or compatible colors, textures and scale. Selection of building materials and colors should be given careful consideration to climatic factors, especially the impact of harsh summer sun on western or Highly-reflective, shiny or mirror-like materials that reflect glare into the To reduce solar heat gain and glare, recessed windows are encouraged. Glass should be kept in the shadows from early Spring to late Fall, if possible. The following building materials are recommended for use in Bradbury: Natural materials, such as wood, brick and stone. Cement plaster (stucco) or similar material. Textured masonry with integral color. The following building materials are discouraged: High contrast color glazed masonry, except for small detail areas. Synthetic materials made to resemble masonry. Metal panels. Exposed concrete masonry. Plastic materials. be avoided.  or three accent colors.  southern elevations.  surrounding environment are discouraged.  D D D a D a D a D a a D D  Continuous strips or bands of glass without interruption by mullions. The use of flush mounted glass used in long horizontal patterns should  The following building colors are recommended: Light and muted earth tones. Natural brick, stone and wood tones. For ground surfaces and roofs: warm earth tones.  Accents: Saturated and bright colors should be used only in small detail  areas.  II-11  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  The following building colors are discouraged: Highly-reflective colors that cause glare. Large dark buildings or surfaces. Large areas of dark glass.  o a a a a  Colors so dark or intense as to neutralize shadow patterns. Saturated hues and bright colors except for use in small areas.  10. Exterior Ornamentation  Railings for balconies and stairs typically should be wood, pre-cast concrete or Grilles of decorative wood or iron may be used on windows for ornamentation. Decorative iron sconces, etc. are encouraged to add detail to simple building forms and materials. The over-utilization of ornaments is generally Decorative ceramic tiles should be used both horizontally (on walkways) and vertically (on walls/stairs) to accent building forms and features. Stucco surrounds, wall tile, or roof tiles should be used for decorative or  wrought iron.  inappropriate.  functional vents.  11. Exterior Lighting  Exterior lighting fixtures visible from public right-of-way or adjoining parcels of land should be compatible with the architectural design of the dwelling. Exterior lighting shall be located and shielded 50 as to not generate glare and All lighting fixtures should meet applicable City standards with respect tol height, AlI exterior illumination should be regulated to be extinguished during specified  light on adjoining property. number and size. evening hours.  12. Gutters and Downspouts  Gutters, downspouts and any other device for controlling roof water run-off are encouraged to be concealed or integrated into the architectural design of the Exposed gutters and downspouts should be textured and colored to match the  building. roof or wall materials.  13. Antennas and Mechanical Equipment  Installation of television antennas, radio receiving and transmission antennas or satellite dish-type receivers, etc., shall be govemed by the City Codes and All gas meters, electric meters, water meters, cooling/heating equipment etc., shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and streets, and/or integrated into the architecture, where appropriate. Sound attenuation for heating and cooling equipment is required through the equipment location and design.  individual associations CC&Rs.  1I-12  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  14. Driveways and Walkways  Driveways should be concrete (textured or exposed aggregate), gravel, stamped concrete, brick, stone or tile. Asphalt driveways are discouraged. Driveways and front walkways should be of a consistent treatment. Brick, wood or tile is encouraged to be used as accent trim or inlays within the  driveways and walkways.  15. Privacy Walls and Fences  Property line walls should be designed and constructed of materials that complement the architectural style of the main structure. The use of plant material is encouraged to soften the appearance of large expanses of bold fence Semi-transparent fencing, such as wrought-iron grilles between plaster pilasters, All fences and walls should begin and end with dramatic pilasters. Returning the fence and/or walls to the main structure is a reasonable alternative to providing Walls and fences should be stepped consistent with significant grade changes. Primary vehicle access gates should be placed at least 22 feet from the edge of  material. ise encouraged. pilasters.  the street pavement.  16. Mailboxes  Mailboxes should be set in a pilaster and detailed in a manner consistent with The location of the mailbox is important. The mail distribution facilities are generally located within the street right-of-way. Care must be taken to insure that the mail box meets the requirements of the U.S. Postal Service and that it In certain situations the U.S. Postal Service will require that "Group" mail facilities be installed at locations convenient to several dwelling units and the  the building and surrounding neighborhood.  does not constitute: a traffic or circulation problem.  mail carrier.  C. HEIGHT OF STRUCTURE.  The height of a structure shall be measured vertically from the top of the finished grade, of the building pad, to the highest ridge line, at the exterior walls. Building pads that are created by more than two feet of cut or more than three feet of fill and/or the displacement of 50 cubic yards of material shall be subject to review and approval of the The Planning Commission may not grant approval of a structure that exceeds eighteen (18) feet in height unless it finds: that the structure is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood; that the structure does not impinge on any existing or proposed view; and that the proposed structure will not negatively impact the privacy of adjoining parcels of In order to preserve the existing scenic view corridors, the City encourages the construction of single-family homes that blend into their respective neighborhoods and reflect an acceptable architectural style. Dwellings that are to be over eighteen (18) feet in height but do not exceed twenty-eight (28) feet, must seek Neighborhood Compatibiliyapproval. A building or structure that will exceed twenty-eight (28) feet  Planning Commission.  land.  II-13  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  in height in height must obtain approval of a Variance (BBC Sections: 9610 et. al. In order for a building, located on a ridgeline, to exceed eighteen (18) feet in height, the Planning Commission or the City Council must be satisfied that it is physically or economically infeasible to obtain the desired or substantially similar product, without exceeding the eighteen (18) foot height limitationa and that such building or addition not affect the view or vista of any pre-existing developed property (BMC Section 9650 does  Ordinance No. 243, Section 9.  and  et. seq.).  D. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.  1.  Mass:  The preservation of the existing natural environment is important to the City. Buildings and structures should be designed to respect the building site and the surrounding neighborhood. Buildings should not dominate the terrain. Larger buildings should be designed as carefully orchestrated compositions of Large buildings should be articulated to be consistent with the hillside terrain. Roof structures should be diyided into smaller elements, or dormers should be  the smaller elements.  added to interrupt large and long monotonous areas.  2.  Bulk:  Avoid long continuous uninterrupted exterior wall planes. As a general principle, buildings over 50 feet in length should be articulated to produce a change in the size of the wall that creates shade and shadows. The use of projections and recesses to divide horizontal planes is encouraged. Recesses may be used to define landscaped areas, entries, atriums, window groupings and similar focal points. Projections should be used to emphasize important architectural elements such as entrances, bays, stairs, porches, etc. Building components should be divided into parts consistent with the human scale. Two-story buildings should be designed primarily as horizontal compositions. Vertical structural members should be designed to compliment  or accentuate the horizontal organization.  3.  Detail:  The use of architectural detailing to accentuate critical elements of the building The use of detail material such as wood or masonry veneer should be used to define windows, doors, porches, bays, eave overhangs or similar architectural Landscape material may be used to soften the harsh edges of building planes but should not be used as the principal architectural detail feature.  is encouraged. features is encouraged.  E.  ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. The design of accessory structures, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, gazebos, pool houses, barns, corrals, play equipment and similar structures should be an extension of the living environment and architectural theme defined by the main dwelling unit. Compatibility with the design of the main  and the surrounding neighborhood is ofi importance in the  review City's  building process. Many  II-14  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  of the design elements and concepts applicable to the main building will be used to determine the acceptability of the accessory buildings. The use of building materials, used or compatible with the materials used in the construction of the main building, is encouraged for the construction of the accessory structures. The use of building materials, used or compatible with the materials use in the main building, is encouraged for the construction of the accessory building and structures. Landscaping should be used to soften the effects oftennis courts and similar outdoor activity centers. Lighting should not be obtrusive and should not spill over or reflect on to the neighboring properties. F. TRASH ENCLOSURES. Due to the narrow configuration of the private streets located in the Bradbury and Woodlyn Estates, it is in the best interest of the community to congregate solid waste collection facilities where feasible. Each property owner, in the gate-guarded estates is responsible for providing facilities to accommodate adequate collection and disposal of its solid waste. The applicable Homeowner's Association can be of assistance in determining acceptable methods for meeting the individual property  owner's needs. Trash facilities should be screened.  G. ANTENNAS. Antennas may be installed on any parcel of land within the City as an accessory structure only. Dish antennas may not be located in any front yard, or between ab building and the front property line, nor in any side yard that is adjacent to a public or private street. Dish antennas not exceeding a two (2) foot diameter may be located on the roof if they are screened from view from adjoining properties and the public streets. The height of a ground mounted dish antenna shall not exceed 16 feet. Ground mounted dish antennas shall be screened by fences or landscaping, at least five feet in height, which obscures visibility of the antenna from the adjoining properties and from adjoining  public rights-of-way.  VIII. LANDSCAPE CHARACTER: The existing lush natural and exotic landscaping in the City of Bradbury plays a significant role in the review of landscape plans for new developments. Itis envisioned that plant material can be integrated into the hardscape needed to gain access to There are a number of competing factors which will influence the scope and nature of landscaping proposals. The City of Bradbury recognizes the fact that the water supply is finite and there is an need to conserve water in wet years sO that adequate resources are available during the inevitable dry years. In addition, the City of Bradbury is located in a designated high fire hazard severity zone. Fuel modification programs created by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which provides service to the City, should be implemented throughout the majority of the City to combat the threat of wild fires. The Fire Department has prepared a Fuel Modification A. TREE PRESERVATION STANDARDS. All existing trees shall be maintained, in a manner to promote healthy growth, reduce fire hazards or excessive blockage of views of mountains or valleys from adjoining properties or sight triangles at traffic intersections. Pruning shall not degrade or adversely affect the health of any existing tree. No prominent tree, native tree or any other tree which is of a desirable genus and species shall be removed without first obtaining a permit from the City.  and service single-family dwellings.  Program that will be used by the City in its review of landscaping plans.  II-15  8-09-95    Chapter II B.  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  ORCHARD TREES. No orchard tree(s) shall be removed unless it can be demonstrated that the tree(s) is a significant health or fire hazard or it (they) have become a severe detriment to the view of mountains or valleys from surrounding dwelling sites. A permit  issued by the City is required.  C. NATIVE TREES. No native or prominent tree(s) shall be removed unless it can be demonstrated that the tree(s) is a significant health or fire hazard or it (they) have become as severe detriment to the view of mountains or valleys from surrounding dwelling sites.  A permit issued by the City is required.  D. NEW LANDSCAPING. Preservation of existing trees shall be an important element of any new landscaping plan. Landscaping plans shall clearly identify the size, number and species of all new material that is to be installed on the project site. Iti is suggested that the Fire Department Fuel Modification Plan and local printed resources such as Sunset Western Garden Book be used as a guide to selecting plant material for any, new development project. AIl newly installed plant material shall be provided with a resource efficient automatic irrigation system. The manufacturer of irrigation products generally provides information regarding the types of systems that will comply with the City's The City will use the following criteria in its review of all landscaping plans:  conservation requirements.  1. 2. 3.  View Preservation: Care must be taken to insure that landscaping projects will Front Yard Landscaping: The required front yards shall be landscaped in a Street Landscaping: The street right-of-way shall be landscaped in a manner commensurate with the surrounding neighborhood. The location of obstructions within the right-of-way should be reviewed in terms of preservation of public Drought Tolerant Plant Material: The use of drought tolerant plant species Landscape Maintenance: The future care. and maintenance of the proposed landscaping should be a significant consideration in your landscape design. Landscape Establishment: The City will require some form of surety that the newlyi installed landscape material will survivea a designated establishment period. On-Site Drainage: The City has not established a publicly maintained system for drainage control; therefore, large areas of impervious material are discouraged. The concentration of surface run-off is to be avoided. Required settling basins and debris basins must be incorporated in all landscaping plans. Slope Planting: Significant slopes must be landscaped in accordance with the  not result in obscuring views from adjoining properties. manner commensurate with the surrounding neighborhood.  safety.  4. 5. 6. 7.  rather than large expanses of turf is recommended.  8.  City's grading standards.  II-16  8-09-95    Chapter II  City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  9.  Landscape Berms: The use of berms is encouraged to complement the existing  hillside terrain and to screen structures from view.  IX. STREETSCAPE TREATMENTS: The City of Bradbury has a circulation system comprised of public streets, quasi-public streets and private access drives. The traditional publicly owned and maintained streets are located in the southern and eastern portions of the City. The quasi-public streets and private access drives are located within the Bradbury and Woodlyn Estates. The street system has a rural character and few of the roadways have curbs and gutters. Sidewalks and street lights are generally not aj part oft the improvement plans for this rural community. Pedestrian and equestrian trails meander throughout the community. All public and private roadways and roadway improvements in the City will be constructed in a manner that preserves the City's rural, residential character. The following design concepts will  be used by the City in its review of all development proposals:  A.  STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. Private access drives and quasi-private streets requirea a right-of-way between 20 and 40 feet. The exact width will be determined by the City based on existing and anticipated traffic volume. Public local and collector streets will PAVED AREAS. The City of Bradbury, for the most part, contains a system of local streets. The majority of the local streets are private in nature and access to the residential area served by such street system is controlled by security gates. The pavement width for local streets is generally between 20 and 24 feet. Several collector streets are. located within the City. They provide for through traffic. The typical pavement width of collector streets is 35t to 40 feet which provides for two travel lanes. On-street parking is generally not permitted on local streets. Parking may be provided on collector streets. CURBS & GUTTERS. Curbs and gutters are not required as part of the design of local private and quasi-private streets. Curbs and gutters shall bei required on the public streets SIDEWALKS. Sidewalks are not required. Sidewalks will only be required when the STREET LIGHTS. Street lights are required as part of the normal design of the public street system. A policy of "dark skies" is the guiding development policy for the private streets. However, in certain situations of high traffic volumes, street lights may be STREET TREES. The preservation of the existing natural and lush rurai environment isi important to the community, therefore, the planting of street trees is encouraged. TRAILS. The results of a recent community survey conducted in conjunction with the development oft the General Plan development policies indicated that the majority of City residents did not wish to develop a formal system of pedestrian and/or equestrian trails. Therefore, formal improvements for such activities will not be required. However, sufficient space for sidewalks and/or equestrian trails will be required to be dedicated as  require a right-of-way between 50 and 60 feet.  B.  C.  to assist in improved drainage control.  D. E.  issue of public safety demands such improvements.  required at specified private street intersections.  F. G.  part of any new subdivision.  I-17  8-09-95    City of Bradbury  DESIGN GUIDELINES  GRAPHICS ARE FOR LLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY, ALTERNATIVE  DESIGN SOLUTIONS ARE  ENCOURAGED.  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NORTH  FRONT STREET  SITE PLAN  SETBACKS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-I    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  CLUSTER TREES ON PROPERTY LINES TO SCREEN BUILDINGS & ALLOW VIEWS  MAINTAIN VIEWS  MAINTAIN VIEWS  VIEW PRESERVATION  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  m-2    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  0 o 0 a  £o080669 0  000  00 @  :o 000 900 4po 0 0 0  0.  00 0.  000  0.. 0  o  de  ouwaa  CATCH B45W DETAL dfnokss, IAA  GRADING PLAN  GRADING STANDARDS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-3    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  125. 1a  UNNATURAL SLOPE  NOT RECOMMENDED  125 Jeo 73  ROUNDED OFF CUT EDGES CONFORM TOI NATURAL GRADES  RECOMMENDED  GRADING STANDARDS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-4    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  HARSH TRANSITIONS AND SHARP ANGLES LOOK UNNATURAL  NOT RECOMMENDED  SLOPES SHOULD BE SCULPTED TO BLEND WITH THE ADJACENT TERRAIN  RECOMMENDED  GRADING STANDARDS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  I-5    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  REGULAR SLOPES, ANGLE IS SHARP  NOT RECOMMENDED  VARIED SLOPES WITH SMOOTH CUT, 2:1 MAX.  RECOMMENDED  GRADING STANDARDS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-6    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  bmgn PARKWAY  LOT/PAD  STREET  RE  p  PARKWAY  PAD  STREET RAW.  :LOT  HILLSIDE STANDARDS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-7    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  R    PAD  STREET  LOT  RETAIN RIDGELINE TO PROVIDE VISUAL BACKDDROP FOR DEVELOPMENT  R  E  LOT  LOT  HILLSIDE STANDARDS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-8    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  STEP SRUCTURE WITH SLOPED ROOF IN GENERAL DIRECTION OF NATRUAL SLOPE  28' MAX   CUT  FRONT SETBACK  FILL  NG  HILLSIDE STANDARDS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-9    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  MEU 10'  TREES AND SHRUBS TO SOFTEN APPEARANCE OF CUT SLOPES  E  STREET  pFy  ALL CUT AND FILL SLOPES TOBE2:1MAX.  HILLSIDE STANDARDS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-10    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  ry ww tLvy  nym  USE COLUMNS TO SUPPORT COVERED PORCHES  COLUMNS SIIOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OFSTUCCO, PLASTER, PRECAST CONCRETE, WOODORS STONE VENEER  COLUMN HEIGHTTO WIDTH RATIC SIIOULDI BE IN. ACCORDANCE WITII RATIOS IDEALFOR THE. AECIITECTURALSTVLE  COLUMNS AND ARCHWAYS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-11    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  USE OF COLUMNS SHOULD REINFORCE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE USE COLUMNS TO CREATESUPPORTS FOR COVERED PORCHES  COLUMNS AND ARCHWAYS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  m-12    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  USE WINDOWS ATI ROOFTO COMPLIMENT ARCHITECTURALSDLE OFTHEHOUSE  DORMER DETAIL  WINDOWS WHICH ARE: POPPED OUT OF WALL. ARE ENCOURAGED  BAY WINDOW DETAIL  WINDOWS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  II-13    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  MULTI-PANED WINDOWS. ARE ENCOURAGED  PALLADIAN WINDOW DETAIL  WINDOWS SIIOULD BE ARTICULATED WITIISIUTTERS. PUTSIIELVES, LEDGES  OR RAILS  GABLE WINDOW DETAIL  WINDOWS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  m-14    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  USEAV VARIETY OF EXTERIOR WALLCOVERINGS  RECESSED ENTRY DOORS ARE ENCOURAGED  RECESSED ENTRY DETAIL  DOORS TO EXTERIOR GARDENS, PATIOS ANDI BALCONIES SHOULDI BE PAIRED ANDI MULTI-PANELED  & 15"  ENTRY PORCH DETAIL  ENTRY PORCHES  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  II-15    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  EXTERIOR LIGHT FIXTURES SHOULDI BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE: DWELLING  ENTRY PORCHES SHOULD PROVIDE ELEMENTS OF INTEREST! BY THE USE OF SHADES. ANDS SHADOWS  RECESSED ENTRY DETAIL  ENTRY PORCHES  FOR LLLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-16    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  ORNAMENTATION OF GARAGE DOORS ISENCOURAGED TO1 PROVIDE VISUAL  INTEREST  MAA  STAGGERED SETBACKSTO GARAGE DOORS IS ENCOURAGED  GARAGE DOORS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  II-17    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  VARYINGI RIDGE1 HEIGHTS AND. JOGS INI RIDGEI LINES IS ENCOURAGED  PANELIZED GARAGE DOORS ARE ENCOURAGED  GARAGES LARGER THANTWO-CAR SHALLI HAVE MULTIPLEC GARAGE DOORS TOI BREAKI UP THE VISUAL  STAGGERED: SETBACKSTOGARAGE DOORS IS ENCOURAGED  PLANE  GARAGE DOORS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-18    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  GABLED. AND HIPPED ROOFS SHOULDI HAVEAMINIMUM PITCH OF4 4:12  GARAGE: DOORS SHOULD BE SCREENED FROM THE PUBLICSTREET WHEN  POSSIBLE  144404  GARAGE DOORS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-19    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  CHIMNEY CAPS SHOULDI USE SIMPLE SHAPES. METALCAPS ARE DISCOURAGED  CHIMNEYS SHOULD BE INTEGRATED INTOTHEI BUILDING DESIGN AND EXTERIOR  MASS  ROOF TILE COLORS SHOULD COMPLIMENT THE. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE OF THEI HOUSE  CHIMNEYS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  m-20    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  THE USE OF BRICK, STONE OR OTHER MASONRY VENEER IS ENCOURAGED ON CHIMNEYS  CHIMNEYS SHOULDI USE THE SAME STUCCO OR PLASTER TREATMENT AS THE BUILDING EXTERIOR  CHIMNEYS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-21    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  STEPS ARE ENCOURAGED TOI BE MADE OF PAVERS OR STAMPED CONCRETE  STAIRS SHOULD BE MADEOF AMATERIAL COMPATIBLE WITH THE AICHITECTURALSTVLEOF  HOME  EXTERIOR STAIRS AND STEPS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-72    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  ROOF PLANES SHOULD BE ARTICULATED TOPROVIDESHADOW, ANDI DEPTH  B  NON-RECESSED DOORS SHOULD BE ACCENTUATED WITH DOOR SURROUNDS  BALCONIES MAY BE OPEN OR ROOFED. AND SHOULD HAVEORNAMENTALBALUSTRADES ANDI RAILING  BALCONIES AND PATIOS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  II-23    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  DOORS TO EXTERIOR BALCONIES AND PATIOS SHOULDI BE PAIREDA AND MULTI-PANELED :  BALCONIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDES SIMPLE CLEAN PROJECTIONS TO. ATICUAEWALLSURFACES  MULTI-PANED WINDOWS. ARE ENCOURAGED  BALCONIES AND PATIOS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  II-24    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  GUTTER AND! DOWNSPOUT TO! BEI INTEGRATED INTOTHE BUILDING DESIGNI PAINTTO MATCH THE WALLORI ROOF MATERIAL  roittl   MTEAILILTIN  GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  I-35    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  Smuhimigs  AMA aAo  LIGHT SALT FINISH DRIVE W/BRICK TRIM  LUINE 1ur' "ut MUVPInL MIA  tuty M  DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-36    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  COLORED CONCRETE BANDS  BRICK WALK  RAISED CONCRETE CURB BRICK EDGING  INTERLOCKING PAVERS  DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  m-37    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  SEMI-TRANSPARENT! FENCING, SUCH AS WROUGHT-IRON GRILLES! BETWEEN: PILASTERS  ISACCEPTABLE  PROPERTY LINE WALLS! SHALLI BE OF CONCRETEOR MASONRY WITH STUCCO! FMISLPANMTEDTOMATCH  THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE  ALLFENÇES. AND WALLS SHALLENDAT  APILASTER  WALLS. AND FENCES SHALLBE STEPPED CONSISTENT WITH GRADE CHANGES  PRIVACY WALLS AND FENCES  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  I-38    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  PILASTER WITH TILE INSET  +-6' STUCCO WALL  PILASTER WITH TILE INSET  WROUGHT IRON FENCE  PRIVACY WALLS AND FENCES  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-39    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  RIGHT OF WAY PAVED AREA  PARKWAY  PARKWAY    A  7 DRIVEWAY:  MAILBOX(Check with U.S. Postal  Service for Exact location).  DRIVEWAY  MAILI DISTRIBUTION) FACILITIES ARE GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN" THE STREETI RIGHT-OF-WAY. SEETHE1 U.S. FOSTALSERVICEFORI EXACTLOCATION.  MAILBOXES  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  mI-40    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  GROUP MAIL: FACILITIES MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE U.S. POSTALSERVICE  VR V  MAILBOXES  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-41    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  N/V  MTAEE  T  mus  UIKEEL  MAILBOXES SHOULD BE SET IN. AI PILASTER. AND DETAILED. IN AMANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE BUILDING ANDTHE: SURROUNDING1 NEIGHBORHOOD  MAILBOXES  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  mI-42    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  6'CONCRETE CURB MASONRY BLOCK WALL  PCC SLAB  PLAN (GATE TYPE)  CORRUGATED METAL DOORS W/2" SQUARE METAL FRAME  MASONRY BLOCK WALL  BLEVATION  6" CONCRETE CURB MASONRY BLOCK WALL  4" PCC SLAB  PLAN (MAZE TYPE)  MASONRY BLOCK WALL 6" CONCRETE CURB  ELEVATION  BASHIENCLOSURE  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  II-43    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  D  BRs  Limit of Wock  FNE AVENE  LANDSCAPE PLAN  LANDSCAPE CHARACTER  FOR LLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  I-44    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  PLANT LEGEND Key Qty. SIze Botanical Name CA 6 24"box Gamanibnsizamsardhalie  Common Name Carrotwood Crapo Myrtlo Llyo al the Nile Natal Plumb Wild! Lilac Fortnight Lily Monkay Flower Indla Hawthom NCN NCN Soa Lavendar NCN Gazania Slar. Jasmine espalier Bloodi Red Trumpe! Vine  Water Usag Comments Medium Low Modium Modium Modium Low Medium Low Modium Modium Medium Low Low Medium 12"o.c. Low Medium Medium  TREES 15gal. Lagerstremiingisa 'Boseat SHRUBS  By owner Slakod Slaked  LI PC  15gal. Punus.carasalera Krauler Vesuvious! Purple Loaf Plumb  AA 18 5gal. Agapanthus africanus. Peter Pan: CM 28 5gal. Carissa macrocarpa 'Ruby Point CJ 14 5gal. Ceanothus oyce Coulter DB 3 5gal. Dietas bicpiar ML 32 5gal Mimulus longillorus FIC 11 5gal. Bhapiglepis indica 'Clara ROD 7 5gal, Hosahyhridlpas! Double Deliah!' RI 9 5gal. Bosahybrid teas cebum! O 27 5gal. Limonium perezil GROUND COVERS 7 Flats Aptenia cordilolia 'Red Apple  31 Flats Gazaniaspn. (yellow) TJ 6 5gal. Trachelospermumi fasminoides DB 9 5gal. Distictus Buccinatgria TURF 1322s.. sod Marathon! II- water saver  6"toB"o.c. 24'-36'0.c. Trainloy wall  H# 1/2 Flat Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus: Dwari Rosemary  VINES  NOTE:  *Contactor toj provide alrium drains to allp planler areas. *Contractor to verify plant quantitios prior to installation.  LANDSCAPE CHARACTER  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  III-45    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  GLAKSSN AVENE  oI Work  BBEE  :N: AVENE  IRRIGATION PLAN:  LANDSCAPE CHARACTER  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  I-46    City of Bradbury Design Guidelines  SMOOTH TRANSITIONS WITH SOFT, NATURAL FORMS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR BERMS.  SHORT TRANSITIONS  LONG CURVES  -  E  EISTETEIE  EIEE  BERMS ARE NOT TOI BE ABRUPT OR LUMPY  El  EDETET  TET  BERMING  HIGH POINT  2% MINIMUM SLOPE  mamaw lu m mm TETFTN TEEIFEIEILE  DI - I  LANDSCAPE CHARACTER  FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY  II-47    City of Bradbury  DESIGN GUIDELINES  Appendices    Weleome to the City of Bradbury!  We hope you and your family will enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty, the tranquility, the privacy and the country setting which makes our community such a special place. Your neighbors toke pride in their homes and their environment. You are cordially invited to become actively involved in the preservation of this unique community. It is in this spirit that this brief historical perspective has been prepared to acquaint you with your The City of Bradbury is named after Lewis Leonard Bradbury, whoi in 1892 acquired 2,750: acres of the northwest portion of the Rancho Azusa de Duarte. The Rancho was n Mexican land grant awarded to Andres Duarte before Californin became part of the United States. Lewis Bradbury built an elegant home surrounded byar notable garden that is now the site oft the Royal Oaks Manor. The Bradbury estate was reached either from Foothill Boulevard (locatedi in the ClryMonrovia), through impressive wrought-iron gates now located niong what is now call "Deodar Lane", or from Onk. Avenue (located in the City afDarte), over the arched bridge above the! historic Pacific Electric railroad tracks. Lewis Bradbury made his fortune in gold and silver mining primarily in Mexico. Heis famous for the construction oft the Bradbury Building, a City ofLos Angeles historic landmark. He also owned a smaller ranch located int the southeastern portion ofthe City ofSan? Marino. The Bradbury heirs lost control ofboth ranches during the 1930'safter prolonged legal battles between the family members and eventual foreclosure proceedings that werel brought by the Security National Bank against most of the Bradbury estale. Afler the conclusion of World War n, large parcels of the Bradbury Ranch were sold to people seeking spacious building sites which afforded privacy and country living in the foothills of the San Gabricl Mountains. Properly located in the then unincorporated place called Duarte was subdivided into Iracis that provided modest and affordable living accommodations for the retuming service men and women. The area was rapidly changing from a sleepy agricultural area to a sprawling suburb of "GI" tract homes. The local developmen! regulotions were established and enforced by the County ofLos Angeles. Police and fire prolection were provided by County Departments. In 1957, the City of Dunrte was considered for incorporalion. The Bradbury Estales Property Owners Associntion realized that ifthis arca became part of the City of Dunrte they would lose the ability lo control their vision for the future fort this special area. There wasa fear thal the unique foothills would fall victim l0 the bulldozers of the tract developers. The residents of the Bradbury Estates joined with  property owners located within the aren surrounded by Woodlyn Lane, Bradbury Hills Rond, Royal Ooks, Mount Olive and Lemon Avenuet to generate the 500: minimum numbero ofresidents required to create a new city. The incorporation drive was successful and upon approval ofi the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the City ofl Bradbury became a municipal corporation on. July 26, The City is governed by five Councilmembers, one elecled from each ofthe five districts. The City Council meets once a month in the Council Chambers located in the City Hall at 600 Winston Avenue. The City Council is the legislative body for the City and they serve without financial compensation. The Planning Commission isc comprised oft five members, one from each district. They are appointed by the City Council. The Planning Commission aiso meels once a month to review matters relating to zoning, subdivision, architecture and other items that are governed by the City's Zoning Code. All governmental meetings are open to the public and the residents are encouraged to participate int the development of their community. Administrative duties are performed by the City Mnnager and his/her staff. Police and fire protectioni isprovidedb by the County ofLos Angeles in accordonce with contracts between the City and the County agencies. The City contracts with skilled professionals to provide building and planning services. The City is served by the Duarte School District, Additional information regarding the City and its municipal services can be obtained by calling the City Administrative Offices at (818) 358-3218.  1957.  community.  Area of City: Elevation: Population: Number of Dwelling Units: 282 Sute Assembly District:s Siate Senatorial District U.S. Congressionnl District: 28th  1.9 54. miles 640 ft. above sea level 938 59th 29th    HO a13u  3laVna JO ALIO  OH OHFuD OHEHENOS 3ABO odYJH3I au OUHJNV 3NEO VONGTH 3AV VSV  3uoroA  VIAOINOW JO ALIO  (vLosa  3AV AINBCVHE  IdMVS    - Z -  JLEVAI JO ALIO  OH3nOvA Qusuenas 3NHO O0VHH3I au OIHONV 3NHO VoNSISwH 3AV VISVD E  3HoraAs  VIAOINOW JO AIIO  fvubaa  3Av AHNEOVHE    013u3  0O D  3LaVna JO ALIO  3  QH ouinova OH3sEnus 3AHO OOYENET Qu DIHONVE 3NAO VONSIH 3AV VISYO  JuGraAS  VIAONOW JO ALIO  ava030  3AV AEhBUYBE  HSYM    , /  31aVna JO A1IO  Ou3noA! ousuGnos 3AC OCVAH3L Gu QUHOI NBO '3V VuSva  SHoras  VIAOINOW JO ALIO  (Evub30  3AV ANEQVHE    City of Bradbury Planning Commission RESIDENTIAL PLAN CHECK LIST  APPLICATION NO.  The Bradbury Planning Commission is required to make certain findings of fact before it may approve or conditionally approve any discretionary project. The following guidelines will be used during the review process in an effort to determine if a proposed development  project complies the City's development policies and standards:  Yes No o a a a a a a o a a a a a D D D a a a a a D a a 0 a a o a D a D a a a a a a  1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.  ARE THE PLANS COMPLETE? REQUIRED SET BACKS?  DOES THE PROPOSED PROJECT COMPLY WITH THE DOES THE PROPOSED PROJECT EXCEED A HEIGHT OF 18 FT.? IS THE PROPOSED PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH ADJACENT DWELLINGS IN TERMS OF SIZE, MASS AND HEIGHT? IS THE PROPOSED PROJECT LOCATED ON A SIGNIFICANT SLOPE? WILL' THE1 PROPOSED PROJECT IMPACT AN EXISTING VIEW? WILL THE PROPOSED PROJECT IMPACT THE PRIVACY OF THE WILL THE PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRE THE REMOVAL IS THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD? 10. IS THE COLOR OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH THE SURROUNDING DWELLING UNITS? 11. DOES THE: EXTERIOR OF THE: PROPOSED PROJECT CONTAIN SUFFICIENT ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL? DOES THE PROPOSED PROJECT PRESENT A WELL DESIGNED APPEARANCE TO THE PUBLIC STREET? 13. DOES THE PROPOSED PROJECT HAVE LIGHTING THAT COULD IMPACT THE NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES? 14. ARE THE PROPOSED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES LOCATED SO AS TO POTENTIALLY IMPACT THE ADJOINING PARÇELS? 15. IS THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERLY IMPROVED? 16. DOES THE PROPOSED PROJECT HAVE ADEQUATE ACCESS? ARE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES UNDERGROUND?  ADJACENT PROPERTIES? OF EAISTING MATURE TREES?  12.  17. 19.  18. IS THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPING CONSISTENT WITH THE NEIGHDORHOOD?  DOES THE PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRE A SIGNIFICANT  AMOUNT OF GRADING?