The architecture of any new construction or remodel of existing buildings within the PUD shall build on and reinforce the context of the existing building and the surrounding commercial areas to create a development identity that recognizes and incorporates the forms and elements typical of the surrounding commercial development and is sympathetic to the adjacent residential neighborhoods. The building(s) within this development shall accommodate or incorporate the following in building design and materials:
A. The design should incorporate the appearance of varied building forms and profiles within the large structure to help break up the mass of the large building footprint and encourage forms that provide human scale and interest.
B. The use of building articulation and materials which break up the building mass into modules that respect a pedestrian scale. The overall design should minimize long expanses of wall at a single height or in one plane. Long blank walls shall be prohibited. In respect to the areas of the existing building where long expanses of wall exist and are visible to the public:
1. If those areas are not in the scope of a proposed exterior building modification, exterior enhancements are encouraged, but not required.
2. If those areas are included the scope of a proposed exterior building modification, the exterior design shall accommodate or incorporate changes in building footprint and materials to visually minimize long expanses of wall for the entire wall segment.
C. Building(s) with multiple tenant spaces shall be designed to articulate each tenant facade and entry as a separate entity and to provide visual interest to the building exterior.
D. Entrances into buildings should be easily identified through the use of building design and detailing. Projected or recessed entryways, change in rooflines, addition of awnings or changes in building material are examples that can create this effect.
E. Variation in materials, material modules, textures, colors and details should be used to break up the mass of the buildings. Changes in materials should be aligned with changes in plan or roof form to emphasize changes in building mass.
F. Trim and structural elements such as posts or columns shall be sized to the scale of the building.
G. New materials shall complement existing building materials to provide a unified design. Materials should be high quality, durable, and maintain their appearance over a prolonged time. Use of natural materials such as brick and stone is encouraged, composite materials are appropriate substitutions in limited areas. Vinyl siding is not allowed. Architectural concrete or metal acceptable to the City may be incorporated in the design. These materials should be used in limited areas to offer architectural detail and texture. Metal panel systems should be detailed with finished edges and have concealed fasteners. Architectural concrete shall have an integrated color rather than surface applied paint/staining and should generally have texture for interest. (Ord. 2243, 9-5-2017)