Sec. 153.915 - Actions on design review.

(A)

Conceptual Design Review. The Architectural and Site Review Board shall review projects during conceptual design review, and may make recommendations on, or suggest modifications to, the design proposal. If after receipt of a recommendation from the Architectural and Site Review Board, the Planning Director cannot recommend that the project as it stands or as modified proceed to formal design review, the applicant shall return to staff to work further on the proposal.

(B)

Formal Design Review. The Architectural and Site Review Board, staff or Planning Commission, if applicable, shall review projects for formal design review. The Architectural and Site Review Board or staff shall recommend the approval or disapproval of a design proposal to the Planning Director, or the Planning Commission, if applicable. The decision making authority shall approve or deny a design proposal, as submitted or suggest modifications or impose conditions, all in accordance with the standards contained in this subchapter and such additional standards as may be adopted from time to time. If after receipt of a recommendation from the Architectural and Site Review Board or staff, the Planning Director or Planning Commission, if applicable, can find significant conformance with the evaluation criteria in division (D) of this section, the project can be approved with conditions of approval.

(C)

Architectural and Site Review Administrator Review. The Architectural and Site Administrator shall review projects, pursuant to WMC Section 153.912, Table Q. The Architectural and Site Review Administrator shall approve or deny a design proposal, as submitted or suggest modifications or impose conditions, all in accordance with the standards contained in this subchapter and such additional standards as may be adopted from time to time.

(D)

Evaluation Criteria.

(1)

Community character. That the project is designed in a manner that is in keeping with and contributes to the rural character and aesthetics of the Town, respects the character of scenic corridors and vistas, and supports equestrian facilities where applicable.

(2)

Site planning. That the site plan is designed in a manner which preserves natural features, respects and preserves the Town's rural residential character, considers safe circulation, neighborhood compatibility, fire safety, and sustainability.

(3)

Building design. That the architectural design is consistent with the Town's rural character and development patterns; is architecturally cohesive and understated; that the materials, color, and details are well-composed and understated; and that the architectural design is fire safe and sustainable.

(4)

Landscape elements. That the landscape design minimizes grading, preserves natural and scenic features; that the planting design respects existing native and mature vegetation and is informal in design; that the fencing and entry features are open and rural in design; that exterior lighting is minimized; and that the landscape design is fire safe and sustainable.

(5)

Non-residential development. That, in addition to Subsections (D)(1)—(4) of this section, the non-residential development promotes harmonious transition in scale and character in areas between different designated land uses; expresses an appropriate sense of identity with its function; and, that the design and placement of signs and/or graphics are consistent with Sections 153.501 through 153.506.

(E)

Timing. The Board shall act upon each application within three meetings or 60 days from the initial date of consideration, whichever occurs first, unless the applicant consents to a further continuance. Failure of the Board to act within such period will be deemed a design approval of the application.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.908) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2012-554, effective 8-23-12; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17; Am. Ord. 2018-596, § 2(Exh. A, § II), effective 10-26-18)