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STAFF REPORT
For
TRADITION AT NORTHGATE (SP) (0-66)
Prepared by: Molly Hitchcock Date: February 2, 2001
All proposals involving site development or redevelopment in the Northgate District shall
require a review subcommittee of the Northgate Revitalization Board (NRB).
Zoning District: NG-1 Historic Northgate
Location: 301 Church
Applicant: The Tradition at Northgate, LTD
Item Summary: New Development
Item Background: The Northgate Review Board approved the site plan and colors for the
Tradition dorm project in April of 2000. Staff was delegated final approval of the
landscape plan, but it was later determined that staff did not have the authority to make
the aesthetic judgement of the site. The applicant has requested to meet with the NRB
again for the consideration of a new landscape plan and signage proposal.
The landscape plan can now be evaluated with respect to the working plans for the
Second Street Promenade. The Tradition representatives have been working with City
staff to provide a seamless pedestrian development on Second Street. The streetscaping
proposed is consistent with the plans for the Second Street Promenade with several
exceptions:
1. The Tradition at Northgate is calling for a base bid condition of all sidewalks to be
broom finished concrete. Stamped, dyed concrete is the standard the City will be
using for the Second Street and Church Street projects.
2. The "Concrete Band Upgrade, Ref. Alt. Second Street This Sheet" bands described on
sheet LS.1 should be inlaid brick pavers.
3. The tables shown on Second Street will be part of the promenade, but will be paid for
and installed by the City.
4. Because of area construction, light standards beyond the Tradition property line will not
be able to be installed until the construction of the Second Street project which is
anticipated to begin in August.
The landscape plan submitted for technical review was not complete. A missing detail
sheet that should contain information about the concrete paver inlays has been requested
of the applicant, but has not been submitted at this time. It is anticipated that staff will
have a full submittal reviewed and ready for discussion by the time of the NRB meeting.
Issues/Items for Review:
1. Landscaping requirements
• Streetscaping/landscaping
• Streetscape hardware
2. Sidewalks
3. Signage
• Type
• Design
• Placement
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Copy of landscape plan
4. Copy of Second Street Promenade plan
5. Copy of sign proposal