Data Collection Report - Flood Control District of Maricopa County

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Residential P.A.D. UnitDescriptionThe Residential P.A.D. Character Unit represents the newer residentialdevelopments which reflect more restrictive municipal landscaperequirements. These developments are typically walled communitieswith small to medium sized lots and detached single family dwellings.Plans also feature landscaped frontages and common open space areasmany of which also include recreational amenities. Colors and materialsconsist of variations of earth tone colored/textured block, stucco, andtile. Colors, materials and design details are generally consistentthroughout a development and support a particular architectural andlandscape theme.Residential P.A.D.Scenic QualityScenic quality for the Residential P.A.D. Character Unit is rated asmedium. This unit represents an average level of visual element varietyhowever there is nothing that is especially distinctive or unique.Visual IntegrityVisual Integrity of the Residential P.A.D. Character Unit is inherentlymedium to high. These areas are typically designed to incorporatecolors, textures, materials, and forms which are generally consistent andsupport a theme. In the new developments commonly overhead powerlines have been placed underground to remove them from view.Industrial Character UnitThe Industrial Character Unit is generally located in the east portion ofthe Durango study area and along the railroad corridor. This characterunit is characterized in general by industrial land uses with relativelylarge scale building and development. The Industrial Character Unit iscomprised of two sub-units designated as Heavy Industrial and IndustrialCommerce Park. Although the sub-units may feature a similar land use,character is very different.vehicles, or large areas for storage of materials leaving minimal areas forlandscape buffering or open spaces. Existing open space, landscapebuffering and streetscape treatments are minimal or non existant. Thereis little or no screening of objectionable views such as parking areas,loading docks, or outdoor unenclosed materials. Visually, areas aredominated by overhead power and utility lines, poles, chain link fencingwith razor wire, dirt, asphalt and other pavements. There is little or noconsistency of colors or materials. These areas typically take on quite agray, drab, appearance with little visual interest.Heavy IndustrialResidential P.A.D.Common area open spaceHeavy Industrial UnitDescriptionThe Heavy Industrial Character Unit tends to be associated with theolder developed industrial areas east of 51st Avenue. Types of facilitiesinclude recycling, manufacturing, sand and gravel operations, apetroleum tank farm, and a power facility. The older heavy industrialdevelopments typically feature extensive outdoor activities and storage.Many of these older facilities have occurred on relatively small parcelsand require either large buildings, large areas for maneuvering ofScenic QualityScenic quality in Heavy Industrial areas is low. There is little variety orvisual interest.DIBBLE & ASSOCIATES 25 DURANGO ADMPDATA COLLECTION REPORT
Visual IntegrityVisual integrity of Heavy Industrial areas is low. These areas are acollection of discordant elements.Industrial / Commerce Park UnitDescriptionThe Industrial / Commerce Park Unit is typified by the newer industrialdevelopments west of 51st Avenue. Like the newer residentialdevelopments, the Industrial / Commerce Park Character Unit isreflective of newer more restrictive municipal landscape requirements.Zoning ordinances and municipal landscape and design guidelines placerequirements on percentage of landscape area, quantity of plantings,density of vegetative cover, buffering, screening, and architecturalfeatures. The new warehouse / distribution center is typical of thesedevelopments with large box buildings, landscaped buffers and siteperimeter areas, and block wall screening of outdoor activities orstorage. Buildings are typically feature light pastel colored bodies withcolor, texture or architectural feature accents. Colors and materials aregenerally consistent throughout a development and support a particulartheme.Industrial / Commerce ParkScenic QualityScenic Quality in the Industrial / Commerce Park Unit is rated medium.This unit represents an average level of visual element variety howeverthere is nothing that is especially distinctive or unique.Visual IntegrityVisual integrity of the Industrial / Commerce Park Character Unit isinherently medium to high. These areas are typically designed toincorporate colors, textures, materials, and forms which are generallyconsistent and support a theme. In the new developments it is morecommon for overhead power lines have been placed underground toremove them from view.Commercial Character UnitDescriptionThe Commercial Character Unit comprises a relatively small portion ofthe study area. Individual commercial sites and strip commercial areasare found primarily in Phoenix along Van Buren between 27th Avenueand 43rd Avenue and in Tolleson from 91st to 99th Avenue. This unitis a mixture of office, retail, service, , and restaurant / fast foodestablishments. The degree of streetscape elements and landscapebuffering varies. In most cases landscape buffers and vegetation isminimal. There is no consistency to design, materials, or colors. Areasrepresent a collage of unrelated, non unified visual elements.Visual IntegrityVisual integrity of the Commercial Character Unit is low to medium.These areas represent a collection of non unified, non harmoniousbuilding and hardscape elements, signage and billboards.CommercialDesert Scrub Character UnitDescriptionDesert scrub is descriptive of the few existing areas within the projectupland area which are relatively natural. The largest area which fits thisdescription is in the area referred to as Cashion. It is located in the areaadjacent to the Agua Fria River south of the Southern Pacific Railroad.An overview indicates there are scattered Mesquite trees with saltbushas the predominant shrub. Refer to the ecological assessment for adetailed description of plants found in this vegetation type.Desert ScrubScenic QualityScenic quality in the Commercial Character Unit is low to medium.There are few elements which create desirable visual interest.DIBBLE & ASSOCIATES 26 DURANGO ADMPDATA COLLECTION REPORT
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