Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/26/2015 - Joint CC & Planning Comm

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Guideline Recommendations The proposed street and block pattern reflects a compact urban character, including the following: • Bike racks interspersed throughout The COR to encourage cycling as an alternative mode of transportation. • Benches on the public sidewalks to encourage people to linger in The COR • Trees and planters along the streets to create an inviting space • Wide sidewalks and both on- and off-street bicycle trails • Kiosks and other way finding tools for visitors and residents in The COR • Outdoor dining is encouraged on the street side of buildings within all districts. • Public plaza space is strongly encouraged to be located adjacent to the streets Objectives Creative design solutions for streetscape improvements should include: • Streetscape improvements that provide traffic calming, particularly along Destination and Downtown streets • Inviting streets that draw you into and through The COR • A marriage of building design and streetscape design that encourages active spaces near the streets Street Trees and Plantings Street trees and planter boxes are a critical element in the unique character of The COR and will be used to help distinguish between different street types and sub -districts within The COR. However, there may be variety within the same street when the street crosses into sub -districts. • Street trees will be chosen to ensure that the species allow for clear pedestrian access along the streets and require minimal maintenance. • Along Destination, Downtown, Parkway and Local streets, where regularly spaced blocks exists, one (1) tree species shall be provided per block. In order to provide variety and protect against disease, adjacent blocks shall not be allowed the same street tree. Initial development along a block shall establish the tree species for that block, subject to City review and approval. • Along streets without regular block space or longer blocks, such as Connector and Arterial streets, the City may approve groupings of 3-6 trees of one (1) species in lieu of the regular block spacing. • Alternatives to the above mentioned planting plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City Council. Destination Street Trees: • Autumn Blaze Maple (Acerx freemanii 'Jeffersed') • Bicolor Oak (Quercus bicolor) • Sienna Glenn Maple (Acer x freemanii 'Sienna') • Skyline Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Skyline') • Ginko (Gingko biloba) • Accolade Elm (Ulmusx'Accolade') Design Framework — The COR Page 12 February 28, 2012