DOWNTOWN PLAN & CODE Study Session Four May 10, 2016  Building Standards  Frontage Standards  Streets and Block Standards

 Building Standards  Building Types SECTION FIVE: BUILDING STANDARDS Community-supported visions and guiding principles for a vibrant and walkable Downtown West Covina

5.1 BUILDING STANDARDS  5.1A Purpose  Design standards for individual buildings for consistency with Downtown Plan  5.1B Applicability  Each building must comply with the general requirements in Section 5.2 and with applicable CA Building and Fires Codes Part Five: Building Standards

5.1 BUILDING STANDARDS  5.1C Allowed Building Types by Zoning District  Each building or modification shall be designed as one of the following types:  Duplex/Multiplex (UN Zone)  Rosewalk/Bungalow Court (UN Zone)  Rowhouse (GU and UN Zones)  Live-work (GU and UN Zones)  Court (UC, GU, and UN Zones)  Hybrid Court (UC and GU Zones)  Liner Building (UC and GU Zones)  Flex Building (UC and GU Zones) Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2A Duplex  Small-to-medium-sized structure  Two side-by-side or stacked dwelling units (single building massing)  Resembles a large single-family residence (SFR)  Appropriate to fit in SFR neighborhoods while allowing higher densities Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2A Multiplex  Medium-sized structure  3 to 6 side-by-side and/or stacked dwelling units (single building massing)  Resembles a medium-size single-family residence (SFR)  Appropriate to fit in SFR neighborhoods while allowing higher densities Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2A Duplex, Multiplex Lot SizeWidth: 50 ft. min. | 75 ft. max.Depth: 100 ft. min. | 150 ft. max. Pedestrian AccessMain entrance on Primary street Corner lots: each lot shall front a different street FrontagesPorch, Stoop, or Dooryard Vehicle Access/ParkingParking: enclosed, covered, or open Private Open SpaceWidth: 8 ft. min.Depth: 8 ft. min.Area: 100 sf. min. Building Size & MassingLength along frontage: 36 ft. max. (duplex) 50 ft. max. (multiplex) Length along side yard: 80 ft. max. Accessory structures may not exceed footprint of the main body of the building Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2B Rosewalk  6+ single dwellings arranged linearly along a common green  Same ROW as a narrow neighborhood street  Must connect 2 parallel streets  Accessed from a common green and/or primary street  Prohibited on corner lots Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2B Bungalow Court  4+ dwellings arranged around a shared courtyard  Accessed from the courtyard and/or fronting street  Courtyard is wholly open to the street  Parking in the rear of the lot or behind units  Prohibited on corner lots without alley access Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2B Rosewalk & Bungalow Court Lot SizeWidth: 75ft. min. | 100 ft. max.Depth: 100 ft. min. | 150 ft. max. Pedestrian AccessMain entrance: common courtyard Corner lots: each lot shall front a different street FrontagesPorch, Stoop, or Dooryard Vehicle Access/ParkingParking: located in the rear, or tuck under Private Open SpaceWidth: 8 ft. min.Depth: 8 ft. min.Area: 100 sf. min. Building Size & MassingLength along frontage: 40 ft. max. Length along side yard: 40 ft. max. Accessory structures may not exceed footprint of the main body of the building Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2C Rowhouse  Small-to-medium-sized structure  5+ side-by-side attached dwelling units  Primary building at front of lot, garage at rear behind yard; units accessed from street  Medium-density neighborhood; can act as transitions from SFR neighborhoods to a neighborhood main street Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2C Rowhouse Lot SizeWidth: 18 ft. min.Depth: 80 ft. min. Pedestrian AccessMain entrance: primary street FrontagesPorch, Stoop, or Dooryard Vehicle Access/ParkingParking: enclosed, covered, or open Private Open SpaceWidth: 8 ft. min.Depth: 8 ft. min.Area: 100 sf. min. Building Size & MassingWidth per rowhouse: 18 ft. min. | 36 ft. max. Front elevations may be unique or repetitive; delineation of each unit must be clear Accessory structures may not exceed footprint of the main body of the building Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2D Live-work  Small-to-medium-sized attached or detached structure  1 dwelling unit above or behind ground floor used for residential, retail, or service uses  Medium-density neighborhoods and transitions from neighborhoods into urban neighborhood street  Incorporates neighborhood-serving retail/service  Work space accessed from street; living space accessed from working space Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2D Live-work Lot SizeWidth: 75ft. min. | 150 ft. max.Depth: 80 ft. min. | 150 ft. max. Pedestrian AccessMain entrance: primary street | Upper unit shall have separate entry FrontagesForecourt, dooryard, shopfront, lightcourt, or gallery Vehicle Access/ParkingParking: located in the rear, or tuck under Private Open SpaceWidth: 8 ft. min.Depth: 8 ft. min.Area: 15% min. Building Size & MassingWidth per unit: 18 ft. min. | 36 ft. max. Accessory structures may not exceed footprint of the main body of the building Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2E Court  A group of dwelling units sharing one or more common courtyards  May allow ground floor commercial/flex uses  Can be live-work or solely commercial/retail Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2E Court Lot SizeWidth: 100ft. min. | 150 ft. max.Depth: 100 ft. min. | 150 ft. max. Pedestrian AccessDirect access from street or courtyard FrontagesPorch, stoop, or dooryard Vehicle Access/ParkingAccess from alley or a driveway max. 12 ft. (W), located close to side yard Private Open SpaceWidth: 8 ft. min.Depth: 8 ft. min.Area: 100 sf. min. Exclusive of courtyard; located in side or rear yard Building Size & MassingLength along frontage: 200 ft. max. Length along side yard: 140 ft. max. Accessory structures may not exceed footprint of the main body of the building Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2F Hybrid Court  Combines point-access portion of the building with a walk-up portion  Retail, service, and/or office on ground floor  Same uses or residential on upper floors Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2F Hybrid Court Lot SizeWidth: 150ft. min. | 200 ft. max.Depth: 160 ft. min. | 250 ft. max. Pedestrian AccessGround floor - from street | Residential – from street level or podium lobby Interior circulation through corridors, directly from courtyard or through stairs FrontagesPorch, stoop, or dooryard Vehicle Access/ParkingUnderground, surface, tuck under, or combination Private Open SpaceWidth: 8 ft. min.Depth: 8 ft. min.Area: 100 sf. min. Exclusive of courtyard; located in side or rear yard Common CourtyardWidth/Depth/Height Ratio: 1:1 Width/Depth: 20 ft. min. Building Size & MassingLength along frontage: 200 ft. max. Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2G Liner  Conceals a garage or other large-scale “faceless building” (movie theatre, “big box” store, etc.)  Retail, service, or office on ground floor  Same uses and/or residential on upper floors Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2G Liner Lot SizeWidth: 400ft. max.Depth: 150 ft. max. Pedestrian AccessDirect access from sidewalk | Upper floors access from street-level lobby FrontagesForecourt, shopfront, gallery, or arcade Vehicle Access/ParkingUnderground, above-ground garage, tuck under, or any combination Private Open SpaceRequired for each residential unit |Area: 50 sf. min. | Dimensions: 5 ft. min. Shared Open SpaceRear or side yard shared courtyard open to the sky; side yard patio areas Courtyard width/depth/height ratio: 1:1 Width/Depth: 20 ft. min. Building Size & MassingLength along frontage: 400 ft. max. 30’x30’ massing break required if over 200 ft. Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2H Flex Building  Ground floor retail, service, and/or office  Same uses and/or residential on upper floors  Second floor directly access from the street through a stair Part Five: Building Standards

5.2 BUILDING TYPES  5.2G Liner Lot SizeWidth: 400ft. max.Depth: 150 ft. max. Pedestrian AccessDirect access from sidewalk | Upper floors access from street-level lobby FrontagesForecourt, shopfront, gallery, or arcade Vehicle Access/ParkingUnderground, above-ground garage, tuck under, or any combination Private Open SpaceRequired for each residential unit |Area: 50 sf. min. | Dimensions: 5 ft. min. Shared Open SpaceRear or side yard shared courtyard open to the sky; side yard patio areas Courtyard width/depth/height ratio: 1:1 Width/Depth: 20 ft. min. Building Size & MassingLength along frontage: 400 ft. max. 30’x30’ massing break required if over 200 ft. Part Five: Building Standards

 Frontage Standards  Frontage Types SECTION SIX: FRONTAGE STANDARDS

6.1 FRONTAGE STANDARDS  6.1A Purpose  Defining private frontages  Frontages provide a transition between the public and private realm  6.1B Applicability  These standards work in combination with Section 4.0 (Development Standards by Zone) and Section 5.0 (Building Types) Part Six: Frontage Standards

6.2 FRONTAGE TYPES  6.2A Porch  Building façade is set back from frontage line  Attached porch allowed to encroach into front setback  Provides transition from sidewalk to the private lot/building  Residential as well as non-residential land uses Part Six: Frontage Standards Width8 ft. min. Depth6 ft. min. Height8 ft. min. Finish level above sidewalk 18 in. min. Furniture Area4 ft. by 6 ft. Path of Travel3 ft. wide min. Projecting porches must be open on three sides and have a roof.

6.2 FRONTAGE TYPES  6.2B Dooryard  Building façade is set back from frontage line  Frontage line defined by a low wall or hedge  Intended for ground-floor residential Part Six: Frontage Standards Depth8 ft. min. Length50 ft. max. Finish level above sidewalk 3 ½ ft. max. Finish level below sidewalk 6 ft. max. Path of Travel3 ft. wide min. - Used in conjunction w/Shopfront Frontage Types for live/work, retail, and service uses. The Dooryard Frontage standards shall prevail in case of conflict. - Shall not be used for circulation for more than one ground floor entry.

6.2 FRONTAGE TYPES  6.2C Stoop  Main façade near frontage line  Elevated stoop engages the sidewalk  For residential uses with small setbacks Part Six: Frontage Standards Width5 ft. min., 8 ft. max Depth5 ft. min., 8 ft. max Height8 ft. min., 1 story max. Finish level above sidewalk 18 in. min. -Stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to sidewalk -Ramps shall be parallel to façade or along side of building -Entry doors should be covered or recessed for shelter

6.2 FRONTAGE TYPES  6.2D Forecourt  Main façade at or near frontage line  Small percentage as setback to create court space  Used as entry court, shared garden (residential), or seating area (retail/service) Part Six: Frontage Standards Width12 ft. min. Depth12 ft. min. Height to Width Ratio2:1 max. Consider solar orientation and comfort when designing the proportions and orientations of forecourts.

6.2 FRONTAGE TYPES  6.2E Lightcourt  Main façade set back from the frontage line by an elevated terrace or a sunken court  Buffers residential, retail, or service uses from the urban sidewalk Part Six: Frontage Standards Depth5 ft. min. Height, landing above sidewalk 6 ft. max. Height, landing below sidewalk 6 ft. max. Place a short fence along the built-to-line or setback where not defined by a building.

6.2 FRONTAGE TYPES  6.2F Shopfront  Main façade at or near frontage line  At-grade entrance along the public way  Intended for retail use  May be used in conjunction with other frontage types Part Six: Frontage Standards Ground floor transparency75% max. Shopfront recessed from property line 12 ft. max. Depth4 ft. min. Setback from curb2 ft. min. Height, clear8 ft. min. -Shopfront glass shall be clear -Clerestory windows with decorative glass allowed between the shopfront and the second floor/top of parapet -Accordion-style/operable doors/windows encouraged -Operable awnings encouraged

6.2 FRONTAGE TYPES  6.2G Gallery  Roof or deck projecting from the façade of a building  Supported by columns located behind the curb  Provide shelter for the sidewalk and create an outdoor space  Ideal for retail use Part Six: Frontage Standards Depth, clear8 ft. min. Ground floor height, clear12 ft. min. Upper floor height, clear10 ft. min. Height2 stories max. Setback from curb1 ft. min., 2 ft. max. -Combine with Shopfront frontage -Consistent depth along a frontage -Ceiling lighting encouraged -May encroach into ROW with permit -Match column spacing and detailing to style of building -Place columns to allow passage around and for car passengers to disembark

6.2 FRONTAGE TYPES  6.2H Arcade  Ground floor facades align with property line  Upper floors project over PL to cover sidewalk  Colonnade supports the building mass  Ideal for retail use Part Six: Frontage Standards Depth, clear8 ft. min. Ground floor height, clear12 ft. min. Upper floor height, clear10 ft. min. Setback from curb1 ft. min., 2 ft. max. -Combine with Shopfront frontage -Consistent depth along a frontage -Ceiling lighting encouraged -May encroach into ROW with permit -Match column spacing and detailing to style of building -Place columns to allow passage around and for car passengers to disembark

 Purpose & Applicability  Street Standards  Block Standards SECTION SEVEN: STREETS & BLOCKS STANDARDS

7.1 STREETS & BLOCK STANDARDS  7.1A Purpose  Ensure development is consistent with the Downtown’s goals for interconnected and walkable network of blocks and streets  7.1B Applicability  These standards work in combination with Section 4.0 (Development Standards by Zone) and Section 5.0 (Building Types Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

7.2 STREET STANDARDS  7.2 Street Standards  Streets play an important role in defining the downtown character  The plan includes both transformations of existing streets and ideas for integrating new streets into larger parcels  Transformations to existing streets shall match the Downtown Plan’s designations  All elements of the thoroughfare are context-based  Pedestrian and bicycle-oriented principles are included Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

Part Seven: Streets & Block GLENDORA AVENUE EXISTING

GLENDORA AVENUE PROPOSED Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

LAKES DRIVE EXISTING Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

LAKES DRIVE PROPOSED Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

SUNSET AVENUE EXISTING Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

SUNSET AVENUE PROPOSED Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

TOLUCA AVENUE EXISTING Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

TOLUCA AVENUE PROPOSED Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

VINCENT AVENUE EXISTING Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

VINCENT AVENUE PROPOSED Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

WALNUT CREEK PARKWAY EXISTING Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

WALNUT CREEK PARKWAY PROPOSED Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

WEST COVINA PARKWAY EXISTING Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

WEST COVINA PARKWAY PROPOSED Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

WEST COVINA PARKWAY AT CITY HALL EXISTING Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

WEST COVINA PARKWAY AT CITY HALL PROPOSED Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

7.3 BLOCKSTANDARDS  7.3 Block Standards  New or modified blocks shall front a street  May be established in a variety of shapes according to the following guidelines:  Shall be subdivided to general individual lots for buildings or open space, as required Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards Block ZoneFace LengthPerimeter Length T4-UN600 ft. max.2,000 ft. max. T4-GU600 ft. max.1,800 ft. max. T5-UC400 ft. max.1,600 ft. max.

7.3 BLOCK STANDARDS  Sequence of Applying Block Standards  Step 1: Existing Site  Sites 4+ acres in size or blocks with 700 ft. of frontage shall be subdivided  Step 2: Introduce Streets  Sites being subdivided shall introduce streets as allowed and comply with applicable block-size requirements  Step 3: Introduce Alleys  Access to new blocks and individual lots allowed mainly by alley or side street  Maintain continuity of streetscape without interruptions  Step 4: Introduce Lots  Lots introduced to correspond with the selected building type(s)  Step 5: Introduce Project  Each lot shall have one main building; accessory buildings as allowed  Main building designed per zoning district with allowed frontages; arranged to suit the organization of buildings for the block Part Seven: Streets & Block Standards

RECOMMENDATIONS 1.P 60 (5.2 D 7), 61 (5.2 E 7), 62 (5.2 G 7), & 63 (5.2 H 7) Common Courtyard & Shared Open Space – Eliminate Courtyard width/depth/height ratio to allow greater flexibility in design by architects/applicants. Courtyard designs will be reviewed to ensure adequate sunlight and dimensions for the intended use. 2.P 62 (5.2 G 8) & 63 (5.2 H 8) Building Size & Massing – Eliminate required 30 foot by 30 foot massing break, just state “... must provide massing break”. Allows greater flexibility to designer to provide creative massing break and articulation in a large building. 3.P 67 (6.2 A 2) Size – Eliminate “furniture area” width and depth provide dimension and HOA or property management will provide standards of what can be on the porch. 4.P 50 (4.1) and P 51 (4.2) Hotel Standards (Urban Center and General Urban zones) – add distinct standards for heights for hotels. 5.P 51 (4.2C) Allowed Building Types, Height and Site Size – add height standards when adjacent to single family uses and zones. (Currently 3 stories within 100 feet of residential property.) This item should have been included in Study Session 3.

DOWNTOWN PLAN & CODE Comment Letters Received Community Comments Stay Tuned for Study Session Five: May 24, 2016