(a) General.
(1) This section is intended to promote high-quality mixed-use building design, encourage visual variety throughout the community, foster a more human scale and attractive street fronts, and to project a positive image to promote economic development within the Village.
(2) All proposed mixed-use and mixed-density residential projects are required to submit a site plan with the elements described within Section 1111.03(b), Review Checklist, of this Code.
(b) Building Orientation and Siting.
(1) Any building constructed within a mixed-use district shall seek to preserve any natural elements, including trees, within the property.
(2) The design shall be compatible with neighboring structures, but shall be distinctly different to help facilitate diversifying street frontages.
(3) Development shall respond to specific site conditions and opportunities such as odd-shaped lots, location on prominent intersections, unusual topography, the protection of view corridors, significant vegetation, and/or other natural features to the maximum extent feasible.
(c) Corner Lots. Buildings located on street corners shall recognize the importance of their location by the following:
(1) Concentrating taller structures and facades near the corner to help frame intersections.
(2) Utilizing architectural features to pronounce the structure's entrance and to enhance the streetscape and pedestrian experience.
(d) Site Design.
(1) The overall site design shall take into account pedestrian routes and nearby recreational uses to reduce contact with vehicular traffic
A. Pedestrian scale design could include: safe crossing points with appropriate signage, landscaped features, benches, planters, trash cans, bike racks and bike parking, drinking fountains, etc.
(2) New developments are required to install sidewalks along street frontage and shall provide other pedestrian improvements throughout their site.
(3) Parking is not required, but strongly encouraged and shall be located within side or rear yards where such parking areas can be partially or wholly screened by buildings from the public right-of way.
A. This could include shared parking arrangement, on street or metered parking, parking structures, smaller rear or side located surface lots, etc.
. (e) Building Design.
(1) A wide range of building types are likely to occur, and the Planning Commission shall have final approval over design, colors, materials, etc.
(2) The architectural character of new buildings or additions shall complement the architectural character of adjacent existing buildings.
(3) Four-sided design. All building facades shall be designed with a similar level of design detail. Blank walls and facades void of architectural detailing shall not be permitted. Exceptions may be granted for those areas of the building envelope that the applicant can demonstrate are not visible from adjacent development or public rights-of-way.
(4) Entrance visibility. Buildings should be designed with delineated and unobstructed entries accessible from adjacent streets, as opposed to entries accessible only from parking lots. When entries cannot be located adjacent to the street, delineated and unobstructed pathways using building and landscape elements should enhance building entries.
(5) Flat roof forms and "box-like" structures are strongly discouraged.
(6) Mixed-use structures shall include retail or office space on the lower levels and can include residential on the second story.
(7) Street level transparency. A minimum of forty (40%) percent of the first level shall be comprised of glass or transparent window openings. Mirrored or opaque glass shall not be permitted on the first level.
(8) Buildings should be unique and appropriate to the community and should not be recognizable by its architecture as a standard trademark design. Generic franchise architecture shall not be acceptable.
(9) Buildings shall have a "zero" front setback from the right-of-way line OR have a five (5) foot front setback to accommodate outdoor seating and dining.
(f) Mixed Density Residential.
(1) The Mixed-Density Residential District shall adhere to the standards within Section 1137.01, Mixed-Used District Standards, but shall also support the following objectives:
A. Encourage ingenuity and resourcefulness in land planning techniques by developing functional open spaces for residents.
B. Allow the design of developments that are architecturally and environmentally innovative and that achieve efficient utilization of land.
C. Accommodate a mixture of residential uses that are compatible and complementary to neighboring development.
D. Ensure the conservation of the natural environment including trees and vegetation, topography, and geological resources such as groundwater, soils, and drainage areas.
E. Encourage efficient use of land, street networks, and utility locations.
F. Maintain compatibility with nearby development and consistency with future land use.
(2) Dedicated parking areas and spaces are required and shall adhere to the standards within Section 1137.06, Off-Street Parking Standards, of this Code.
(Ord. 2017-49. Passed 12-5-17.)