Reso 2015-125 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

TABLE 4.1-1 SAN LEANDRO GENERAL PLAN POLICIES RELEVANT TO AESTHETICS Goal/Policy Number Goal/Policy Text Land Use Policy 2.08 Privacy and Views- Encourage residential alterations, additions, and new homes to be designed in a manner that respects the privacy of nearby homes and preserves access to sunlight and views. Wherever feasible, new or altered structures should avoid the disruption of panoramic or scenic views. Policy 8.03 Aesthetics- Upgrade the City’s commercial corridors by building upon their existing strengths and improving their aesthetic qualities. The City should implement programs to underground utilities, abate weeds and graffiti, eliminate litter, improve buffers to adjacent residential uses, control excessive signage, and provide streetscape amenities and landscaping along the corridors. Policy 9.06 Gateway Improvements- Encourage “gateway” improvements which enhance the approach routes to the Marina while minimizing the impacts of increased traffic on area neighborhoods. Improvements could include new signage, streetscape enhancement along Marina Boulevard and Fairway Drive, entry monuments and landscaping at the Marina itself, and longer-term circulation changes. Policy 9.07 Urban Design- Encourage cohesive urban design and high-quality architecture at the Marina. Buildings should be oriented to maximize water views and shoreline access. Architecture, signage, lighting, street furniture, landscaping, and other amenities, should be coordinated to achieve an integrated design theme. Historic Preservation and Community Design Goal 42 Sense of Place- Promote a stronger “sense of place” in San Leandro. Policy 40.04 Commemorative Art- Promote murals, monuments, statues, and other forms of public art that commemorate San Leandro history and culture. Such projects should be incorporated in public buildings and major public works projects wherever feasible. Policy 42.01 Gateways- Develop landscaped gateway features to identify neighborhoods, business districts, and major city entryways. Gateways should incorporate design and graphic themes that help define a unique identity for each neighborhood and district. Policy 42.03 Urban Design Improvements- Use urban design elements such as bollards, pavers, fountains, signage, tree lighting, and street furniture (newspaper racks, benches, bus stops, planters, trash receptacles, bike racks, etc.) to establish a stronger design identity for San Leandro’s commercial areas and make the street environment more inviting for pedestrians. Policy 42.04 Architectural Consistency- In established neighborhoods, protect architectural integrity by requiring infill housing, replacement housing, and major additions or remodels to be sensitive to and compatible with the prevailing scale and appearance of adjacent development. Policy 42.07 Visual Landmarks- Promote the development of “signature” buildings and monuments that provide visual landmarks and create a more distinctive and positive impression of San Leandro within the greater Bay Area. Local design guidelines should ensure that such buildings and monuments respect the character, scale, and context of the surrounding area. Goal 43 Quality Construction and Design- Ensure that new construction and renovation contributes to the quality and overall image of the community. Policy 43.01 Promoting Quality Design- Use the development review and permitting processes to promote high quality architecture and site design. Design review guidelines and zoning standards should ensure that the mass and scale of new structures are compatible with adjacent structures. Policy 43.02 Architectural Diversity- In newly developing neighborhoods, promote architectural diversity and variety. Encourage variations in lot sizes, setbacks, orientation of homes, and other site features to avoid monotony and maintain visual interest. Policy 43.03 Multi-family Design- Establish high standards of architectural and landscape design for multi-family housing development. Boxy or massive building designs should be avoided, ample open space and landscaping should be provided, and high quality construction materials should be used. Policy 43.04 Permitting and Inspection- Maintain building inspection and code enforcement procedures that ensure that all construction is properly permitted, and that construction is completed as approved. Policy 43.05 Craftsmanship- Encourage a high level of craftsmanship in new construction, and the use of exterior materials and façade designs that enhance the appearance of the City.