Site development plans should be carefully designed to integrate the functional requirements of the project with the existing site features and the surrounding developed and undeveloped properties.
(a) Outstanding natural site features such as trees, creeks, rock outcroppings, etc. should be integrated into design plans whenever possible.
(b) The location of site uses should be coordinated with adjoining properties to avoid creating nuisances such as noise, traffic, risk of hazard, etc.
(c) Building setbacks should be related both to the street and to existing buildings on adjacent lots, and development of land in cooperation with owners of adjoining properties is encouraged where parking, driveways, plazas, and entries can be shared.
(d) Future development should use minimal building setbacks to help create a strong architectural edge.
(e) Side and rear yard parking are encouraged to provide screening and a strong architectural street edge.
(f) Outdoor use spaces should be created as amenities (e.g., courtyards and patios). The entry plaza should be richly developed with site amenities such as benches, pots, tree grates, and bedding plants to provided a positive public interface point.
(Ord. 65-03. Passed 9-2-03.)