The intent is to encourage a sense of place through street level activity by allowing the imaginative and efficient utilization of land and to develop a sense of community by promoting year round pedestrian and outdoor activities at the street level.
A. Open Space/Plaza Requirements: The development shall include one large central green space and several pedestrian walkways throughout the development to connect to the central space as well as provide connections to the surrounding public sidewalk network. The central green space is intended as a focal and gathering point for the residents of the Jordan Heights development. The features of the central green space may consist of such elements and amenities as vegetative plantings, seat benches, tables, alternative paving, pedestrian lighting, water features, play equipment and outdoor art. The central green space as shown in the specific plan illustrations on file in the city and further detailed on the respective site plan for the area shall be installed at such time that fifty percent (50%) of all anticipated buildings within the development are constructed or at such time that all lots adjacent to the plaza area are developed.
At the review of the site plan, the applicant must demonstrate how the plaza/activity area design meets the following intents:
1. Creates spaces that allow for the day and evening interaction among pedestrians;
2. Provides multiple seating opportunities;
3. When possible, the integration of storm drainage and detention should be designed to enhance the public space, which would include the creation of ponds, waterfalls or landscaped waterways;
4. Creates an outdoor room, by limiting the interaction with moving vehicles and partially surrounding the space by buildings, landscaping elements and architectural features; and
5. Provides elements that enrich the space. Elements may include, but are not limited to, artwork, fountains, flowers, banners, and children's play environment. (Ord. 1854, 1-11-2010)