Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2012

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C. Buildings should be articulated to break up the mass of the building fagade on all elevations. Large blank exterior walls shall be prohibited. Windows are encouraged to be used to break up the mass of the building. Rooflines and building elevations should be articulated to break up the mass of buildings. Buildings must be broken at a minimum of every 50 feet. This variation can be accomplished through one or more of the following: 1. Wall face variations (minimum depth of 2 feet) 2. Pilasters or columns (minimum depth of 2 feet) 3. Upper wall break in color and /or materials (minimum of 2/3 up the height of the wall) 4. Wainscot (minimum of 4 feet high) 5. Canopies (minimum 4 foot width) 6. Corner and demising wall or building separations D. Each development application must list building materials, roofing materials and building colors on the plans. Building articulation, mechanical screening by architectural elements and design elements on all building elevations must be identified on the plans. The plans shall be subject to City review and approval to ensure that the design intent of the Framework has been met. More Desirable E. Building materials shall be high - quality durable materials, such as glass, stone, brick, windows, canvas awnings, etc. 1. Use local sources if available 2. Siding is not allowed (vinyl, metal, wood) except as a complimentary use 3. Use clear or lightly tinted glass for all windows and doors — mirrored, reflective or highly tinted glazing is not acceptable 4. Metal and wood components are acceptable as a complimentary, not primary, building material 5. COR1 sub - district buildings shall be primarily brick or a comparable alternative and shall comprise a minimum of 50% of the non - glazed wall area F. Residential development should provide variety within the subdivision to avoid monotony. Developers will include front porches and windows that face all streets. Corner units are shall have more than one window per side of building to help create a sense of place in the community and promote safety on the street. G. Garage forward or "snout houses" are highly discouraged on all residential development as they dominate the view from the street and sidewalk. H. All sides of buildings shall have an equal finish in terms of materials and general design. I. The main entrance of each principal building must face the street. On corner lots, the main entrance may face either of the streets or be oriented to the corner. With buildings that have more than one main entrance, only one entrance must meet this requirement. Design Framework — The COR Page 47 February 1, 2012