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Council directs work on commercial objective design standards and authorizes continuing contract with JZMK up to $80,000
Summary
Council reviewed consultant-led design options focused on Mission and Spanish Revival styles, discussed materials, colors, landscaping and accessibility, and voted to waive competitive-bid provisions to expand the contract with JZMK Partners up to $80,000 for preparation of commercial objective design standards.
The Laguna Woods City Council on Feb. 24 advanced work on commercial objective design standards intended to guide the appearance and site design of future commercial development.
City Manager Chris introduced the project and the council invited Drew (Andrew) Watkins of JZMK Partners to present design options and community feedback. Watkins said objective design standards create measurable rules for building form, materials, landscaping, lighting and parking so future projects are more predictable and consistent with Laguna Woods character.
“Objective design standards give residents and builders clear expectations, fewer surprises, and a fair…
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