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i I I Chapter II - Development Standards & Urban Design Guidelines I I I I 1 Attractive base materials, awnings and canopies, and recessed entries are recommended for commercial development. I c. Transom Windows - are recommended for storefronts. 4. Roofs and Rooflines - A minimum building height of two They create tall first floor space, allow for additional stories is required within the Precise Plan Area, and commu- I daylighting, and can be good locations for neon, painted- nity hub commercial space is likely to be located in the first window, and other relatively non-obtrusive types of floor of buildings that are even taller. Guidelines for roofs I signs. and rooflines apply primarily to two story, office-over-re- I tail buildings. d. Recessed Entries - are recommended. Treatments in- I clude: a. Roof Type - Pitched roofs are generally recommended as typical for a waterfront commercial area. Flat roofs I i. Special paving materials - such as ceramic tile; may be appropriate if a strong, attractively detailed cor- nice and/or parapet wall is provided. I ii. Ornamental ceilings - such as coffering; I b. Parapet walls - should have a distinct shape or profile, iii. Decorative light fixtures. e.g., a peak, arc, or raised center. I Doors - should be substantial and well-detailed. They "Commercial mansards" - i.e., wraparound roofing pan- e. c. ., should match the materials, design and character of the els that do not enclose a habitable floor, should not be display window framing. used. f. Ornamental Architectural Lighting - is recommended. d. Accent elements - such as cut-out openings, grilles and latticework, reliefs, or other ornamental accents are rec- I g. Awnings and Canopies - should be provided for weather ommended. protection. I - 57 - Final Plan - June 2004