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I 1 í Chapter II - Development Standards & Urban Design Guidelines , height and massing diagrams should be prepared for all pro- I I. Building Orientation and Design posed buildings over 4 stories/50 feet in height, indicating ¡ how new buildings relate to existing buildings, open spaces, A. BUILDING ORIENTATION and sun/shade conditions. ! I 1. Multiple Building Arrangements - Residential, commercial, 6. Tall Buildings - Tall buildings should have roof forms and J lodging, and/or office buildings should be arranged to shape materials that create a varied and attractive skyline; varia- 1 distinct and memorable open spaces. Squares, malls, cres- tion in roof forms and building height is particularly impor- I cents, and other clearly defined spaces are recommended for tant for taller buildings. In general, taller buildings should I larger areas; courtyards, paseos, and display gardens are rec- be lighter in color, with materials that reduce visual impact ommended for smaller areas. Special building forms (tur- relative to sky and surroundings. 1 rets, towers,) and site improvements (landmarks, fountains, ¡ sculpture, etc.) should be used to organize and accent spaces 7. Height and Massing at Open Spaces - Buildings should gen- by framing entrances, terminating axial views, highlighting erally be stepped back in height from water areas and pe- I focal points, etc. destrian-oriented open spaces. This will reduce shadowing effects and prevent these spaces from being dominated by , 2. Alignment with Streets and Ways - Building walls should buildings. Building mass and height should vary along front- i I generally be parallel to streets, ways, and open spaces to ages to create variety, while maintaining the enclosure ¡ frame them as public spaces needed for urban open spaces. I 3. Corner Buildings -Occupied building space is particularly ì 1¡-r III ¡~ I important at the corners of streets and ways. Corner park- ing structures are strongly discouraged, particularly at high , activity and/or high visibility locations. Corner buildings I j I should have corner entrances and/or attractive architectural features to highlight the intersections of streets and ways as VJ ~ ¡ public spaces. ~ M [ '" ., 4. Relationship to Open Spaces - Building entrances and win- (") ICii dows should be located on streets, ways, and open spaces to I promote access, supervision and pedestrian activity. I 5. Variation in Building Heights - Heights of buildings should I be varied to create an interesting and attractive skyline, re- spond to on- and off-site views, and minimize shadow im- - I pacts on adjacent buildings and public spaces. Building I - 49 - Final Plan -June 2004