ORD-2008-012 - Orange Co Zoning Ordinance -Buckhorn Rd Associates LLC Rezoning

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17 Staff Comment: Staff supports design solution from the standpoint that is will allow for the developer to create the `downtown' theme as proposed subject to site plan review and approval: Staff does not support granting a blanket `waiver' and believes the proposed design solution should be considered in the context of asite-specific development plan showing the location of the proposed buildings in relation to fire lanes and emergency vehicle access points. Staff recommends that the County Manager, upon receiving the recommendation of staff, ensure that the site plans that are administratively reviewed include relevant comments from County Departments, and outside agencies, as part of the later site- specific development plan. 6. Waiver Six (~ as outlined on page thirty-three (33) of the application reading as follows: `The applicant requests a waiver from Section 3.1 Architectural Design - Corrugated Metal; Highly Reflective Surfaces; and Illuminated Roofing of the EDD Design Manual' The applicant is requesting the' ability to have flexibility in using highly reflective roof materials when they are designed to achieve the various energy objectives outlined within the application. The applicant indicates that the use of reflective material will assist them in designed architectural features that are intended to make use of radiant heat and natural light to reduce energy use and costs. Staff Comment: Staff supports the design. solution from the standpoint that it will allow for the developer to incorporate green building standards within the project. Staff recommends that this design solution be approved in concert with a condition, agreed upon by the applicant, that the design solution can only be utilized in situations where it is demonstrated that the reflective roofing will not create a public safety or traffic hazard (i.e. glare). 7. Waiver Seven (7) as outlined on pages thirty-three (33) through thirty-four (34) of the application reading as follows: `The applicant requests a waiver from Section 3.1 Architectural Design - Corrugated Metal; Highly Reflective Surfaces; and Illuminated Roofing of the EDD Design Manual ' The applicant is requesting the ability to have flexibility in using highly reflective roof materials, specifically focusing on use of solar panels. The EDD Design Manual requires that solar panels must be flush with the slope of the roof. The applicant indicates that there may be situations where solar panels cannot be flush with the roof and that flexibility is needed to allow for their use. The benefit here is that panels, that are not flush with the roof, can utilize existing tracking technology to make more efficient use of the suns rays. Staff Comment: As with number six (6) above, staff supports the design solution from the standpoint that it will allow for the developer to incorporate green building standards within the project.