Reso PC19-20 0106 PC Reso General Plan Mixed Use

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1. Facade Plane Modulation. Exterior walls that vary in depth and/or direction, exhibiting offsets, recesses, or projections with depth of at least eighteen (18) inches, or a repeated pattern of offsets, recesses, or projections of smaller depth. 2. Feature Projections and Recesses. Projecting eaves and overhangs, balconies, porches, canopies, trellis features, arcades, and window recesses that provide human scale and help break up building mass. 3. Variety in Height and Roof Forms. Varied building heights that result in a noticeable change in height or changes in pitch, plane, and/or orientation. 4. Fa4ade Detail. Details such as cornices, window trim, changes in material, and other architectural elements that provide architectural interest. H. Visual Relationship between Multiple Buildings. Multiple buildings on a single site shall be designed to create a strong visual relationship between and among the buildings, while including architectural variety on different buildings. I. Adjacent to Rail. Buildings with residential uses near railroad rights-of-way shall be designed to minimize impacts associated with noise and vibration generated in the railroad right-of-way. For all buildings with residential uses and vibration -sensitive development located within one hundred (100) feet of the centerline of railroad tracks, a site-specific vibration study is required. The vibration study shall recommend measures to reduce vibration to meet Redwood City standards. J. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided to enhance the appearance of development projects, provide pedestrian comfort, create shaded areas, reduce heat and glare, conserve water, screen potentially incompatible land uses and facilities, and improve air and water quality. 1. Landscape Plans. A landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the development application. a. Design layout. The landscape plan shall exhibit a design layout that demonstrates the desired landscaping program in terms of function, location, size/scale, theme, and similar attributes. b.lntegral project component. Landscaping shall be planned as an integral part of the overall project design and not simply be located in excess space after parking areas and structures have been planned. c. Pedestrian environment. Landscaping shall be provided to enhance the pedestrian environment. Pedestrian access to sidewalks and buildings shall be considered in the design of all landscaped areas. d.Landscape design. The required landscape plan shall be designed to integrate all elements of the project (i.e., buildings, structures, parking lots, and streets) to achieve aesthetic objectives, provide shade and amenities for pedestrians, provide opportunities for stormwater infiltration, and to minimize water and energy demand. 2. Landscape Location Requirements. a. Zero -lot line landscaping. Where the front setback is zero feet and abuts the front property line, landscaping shall be provided in the form of street trees. Page 23 of 29 ATTY/RESO.0106/PC RESO GENERAL PLAN MIXED USE REV: 10-31-19 PR