The architectural design of any building within this development shall be acceptable to the city. The architecture shall attempt to express a creative presentation of exterior building materials, exterior details and texture, treatment of windows and doors, and use of angles and multiplicity of planes within the wall and roof design to lessen the plainness of appearance which can be characteristic of large commercial buildings. Building design, materials, and colors shall provide continuity amongst buildings to unite all structures within the development into one project concept. All sides to each building shall receive high quality materials, finishes, and details (360 degree architectural treatment). There are no "backs" to a building. Materials should be durable, economically maintained and of a quality that will maintain their appearance over a prolonged time. (Ord. 1711, 10-23-2006)
It is anticipated that a strong architectural style or theme will be created between the buildings located north of parcel X and a more limited connection with the larger building located in parcel A. A visual connection will need to be created between all buildings within the development through the use of complementary architectural components, details, materials, and colors.
On file with the city are conceptual architectural illustrations which identify architectural elements and materials to be implemented on buildings within the development. (Ord. 1981, 4-1-2013)
A. All buildings within this development shall accommodate or incorporate the following in building design and materials:
1. Corporate architecture shall be prohibited.
2. Buildings shall be organized to create a logical and identifiable relationship with the site and other buildings, open spaces, pedestrian circulation paths.
3. The use of building articulation which breaks up the building mass into modules that reflects proportions similar to other buildings within the development.
4. The building's design should meet context and site objectives such as providing gateways, creating visual and physical linkages and framing or terminating views.
5. Variation in building height, mass and roof forms shall be provided while still maintaining an overall building continuity. Roofs should not be designed as attention getting devices related to the reinforcement of signage or as an identifiable corporate image.
6. Variation in horizontal planes through the use of materials, color and projecting forms should be implemented to signify an entry, create protection for the pedestrian, and creates interest.
7. Shifts in building planes/facades and variation in exterior materials shall be incorporated to minimize long expanses of wall.
8. Ground floor tenant areas should provide the maximum possible glazing toward sidewalks to provide pedestrians with visual interest.
9. The use of brick, stone, architectural concrete or masonry acceptable to the city shall be incorporated. The use of EIFS or synthetic stucco shall be used in moderation and primarily used as an accent or trim material.
10. Variation in materials, material modules, expressed joints, textures, colors and details should be used to break up the mass of the buildings. (Ord. 1711, 10-23-2006)