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I Chapter II - Development Standards & Urban Design Guidelines ] I ual awnings or canopies for each storefront or building bay provide more visual interest than one continuous I awning. Awnings should not obscure piers, pilasters, transom windows or other notable architectural facade I elements. '\:) I ;::-- c õ I 13. Accent Lighting - should be installed on buildings and in- <Z Q I corporated into landscape setback areas and display gar- ~ dens in the form of wall sconces, garden lights, or step lights ' ...... I", l:ö in low display garden walls. :;:; I ù'1 c ;::: <J> J C. RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - Attractive architectural detailing I is essential to create a livable, high density residential environ- ment. Different types of residential buildings should be com- I patible in form, with high-quality architectural design and ma- Ground floor units should be elevated slightly above grade to provide a terials. I sense of separation for residents, while maintaining visibility of adjacent public ways. 1. Architectural Features - that add human scale, such as main I entry porches, balconies, dormers, trellises and bay windows, accessible streets or ways to the private front door. The foI- I are recommended. lowing design elements are recommended: I 2. Vertical Module - Building facades should be designed to a. Open Porches and Stoops - are recommended for express vertical modules of units. Long facades should be townhouse and first floor apartment units. Stoops I divided into shorter segments a maximum of 50 feet in width. should be wide enough for people to sit on and to make I In projects with frontages of over 100 feet, modules should entries inviting. Open porches should have attractive be defined by a deep notch, variation of architectural ele- bulkheads or balustrade railings and a roof that comple- I ments (roof form, window shapes, etc.), and/or surfacing ments the pitch and materials of the main roof. Exterior material or color. stairs should be boxed and framed by attractive stepped ï bulkhead walls or balustrade railings. Bullnose treads 3. Ground Floor Elevation - Ground floor units should be 10- are recommended. Open or "floating" exterior stairs I cated approximately 3 feet above grade to provide privacy should not be used. I yet maintain'" eyes on the street" supervision of streets and ways. b. Display Gardens, Low Hedges, Fences and/or Entry I Gates - should be used to define the edge between pub- 4. Building Entrances - to individual units or building lobbies licly-accessible streets and ways and townhouse and first I should have a clear entry sequence, extending from publicly floor apartment units. I - 55 - Final Plan - June 2004 I