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 buildings. Building design, materials, and colors within each parcel shall provide continuity amongst buildings to unite all structures within the parcel into one project concept. Additionally, although the architectural style may be different between the commercial (parcel A), office (parcel B), and the residential (parcel C) portions of the site, a sense of connectivity between the three (3) areas should still be created. 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.
On file with the City Clerk are conceptual architectural illustrations illustrating the general architectural style and materials to be implemented (see exhibit C).
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 oriented to create a logical and identifiable relationship with the site and other buildings, open spaces, and 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 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.
11. Architectural design for multi-family units shall include:
a. Unit design should incorporate elements such as balconies and patios to reinforce the connection between the residents and the activities within the development. A minimum of eighty percent (80%) of the multi-family units within the development must provide a balcony or porch/patio with a minimum usable area of forty (40) square feet and a minimum usable dimension of five feet (5') deep in either direction. In lieu of outdoor living area for individual units, area(s) of common defined and enhanced outdoor living space can be provided.
b. Accessory Buildings:
(1) The exterior design for a clubhouse that is accessory to the primary use, and detached accessory buildings such as garages (should they be pursued) shall incorporate the architectural design and treatments of the principal residential buildings, such as windows, doors, trim and materials on all sides of the building.
(2) For parking incorporated within the primary building, the design should place the garage doors on a non-street side facade and on facades not facing single-family residential development unless appropriately detailed to minimize the dominance of garage doors on the facade. (Ord. 1712, 10-23-2006; amd. Ord. 2490, 9-20-2021)