Multi-Family Residential

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The housing identified in the plan is for high density development with an urban scale. The buildings are encouraged to be close to the street. Rowhouse style with underground parking or parking in the rear of the building is ideal. Development should provide for pedestrian and vehicular circulation and create links to existing and proposed sidewalks/ trails.

Design Elements

Façade: Façade articulation shall be provided through any of the following elements:

A projecting bay, entry vestibule, or recess extending from the ground level through the second floor.

A ground-level recess.

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A change in the rhythm of windows at the ground level and second floor, combined with change of parapet height or material.

Awnings.

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Balcony/Patio

Outdoor balconies or patios should be provided for the majority of the units.

Building Entrance

One primary entrance which faces the street should be clearly defined and be directly from a vehicular or pedestrian street. Entryway may be covered by projection from the façade. Sliding doors should not be used in the primary entrance.

Ground Floor Window

All buildings are to provide ground floor windows along facades, parks, plazas or other public outdoor spaces. Glass should be clear and free of tint.

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Materials

At least fifty percent (50%) of a combination of at least three (3) of the following materials with all materials present on each elevation. All buildings must meet and be consistent with design guidelines.

1. Brick 2. Natural or cultured stone 3. Glass 4. Stucco or EIFS 5. Cementitious siding 6. Architectural metal 7. Integrally colored rock faced block

The remaining portion of all exterior wall finishes shall be comprised of any combination of decorative, rock faced concrete block and textured concrete panels, or other comparable or superior materials as approved by the zoning administrator. All materials subject to Zoning Administrator approval.

Flat roofs are encouraged. If dormers are used they shall correlate with occupied space and used to conceal equipment if proportional to the main roof.

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Parking

Parking shall be underground or in a structure. Townhome parking shall mostly take place within an attached garage with possible parking in the driveway. Guest parking should be accommodated within the development.

Landscaping

The use of window boxes, hanging flower baskets, or other season landscaping should be used when possible. Window boxes and planters should be located near entrances.

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