Kansas State Olathe Campus Master Plan

K-STATE OLATHE INNOVATION CAMPUS Master Plan

M AY 2010

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS On behalf of 360 Architecture and our Design Build partner Weitz Construction Company, we would like to thank Dan Richardson and Kansas State University for asking us to be involved in the master planning and inaugural building on the K-State Olathe Innovation campus.

We are very proud and honored to work alongside the KSU stakeholders to create the next generation of campus activity away from Manhattan. The following document provides a clear definition of needs, issues, goals and objectives that delineate the campus growth and development in a phased and orderly manner.

Thank you again for this opportunity.

Marvin D. Manlove, AIA PRINCIPAL 360 ARCHITECTURE INC. KSU CLASS OF 1968

K - S TAT E O L AT H E I N N O VAT I O N C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N

The mission statement of Kansas State University emphasizes the intention of the University to be a practical educational institution and fulfill the mission of a land grant university for the State of Kansas.

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Executive Summary

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Plan Purpose

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The Kansas Bioscience Park

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Guiding Principles & Framework

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In 2007, the City of Olathe granted 91 acres to the Kansas Bioscience Park. Within this grant, 38 acres were designated for the K-State Olathe Innovation Campus. This land is located east of the junction of K-7 Highway and College Boulevard and is next to the College Boulevard Activity Center. From around the globe, the new K-State Olathe Innovation Campus will attract people who are passionate about protecting the world’s food supply and promoting animal health.

The K-State Olathe Innovation Campus will be the academic research presence within the Kansas Bioscience Park, providing a direct portal to K-State’s broad capabilities and its many resources on the Manhattan campus. The campus will focus on commercially The campus today

viable applied research and technology discovery in animal health, plant science, food safety and security, bioenergy, and other relevant areas.

Underlying all the areas of technology, discovery and commercialization are Bioscience education and workforce development. K-State Olathe will partner with existing educational institutions at every level, from the Johnson County school districts and area colleges to other educational institutions within the Animal Health Corridor.

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The K-State Olathe Innovation Campus is located within the Kansas Bioscience Park.

A criteria manual containing design guidelines and standards for the Bioscience Park had been developed. The Kansas Bioscience Park Guidelines can be found in the appendix of this document. These guidelines are meant to be used as a design tool in conjunction with all other city requirements. The general purpose of the requirements is to ensure the highest quality and sustainable campus design for the Bioscience Park.

The information is intended to be used for the office, research and development building sites, architectural design, streets, streetscapes, open space and landscaping, as well as the location of utilities and drainage.

In general, the development plan for the Bioscience Park should be considered as a general blueprint intended to create the highest quality and sustainable campus. The Planning Framework for the K-State Olathe Innovation Campus meets those goals and recognizes the importance of this document. It also recognizes the city of Olathe’s desire for a customized designed park combining style and vision with practicality and attractive and innovative properties that compliment its surroundings.

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Learning is rooted in the individual . . .

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G U I D I N G P R I N C I P L E S & F R AM E W O R K

Like the KSU (Manhattan) Campus Master Plan 2004, the KSU Olathe Innovation Campus Master Plan is comprised of four components: Open Space, Buildings, Circulation and Infrastructure. The K-State Olathe Innovation Campus’s Guiding Principles are based on those that guide and support the mission of Kansas State University. They adhere to: 1. Reflect the Mission of Kansas State University in the Physical Environment 2. Design for a pedestrian-oriented campus 3. Create Positive Linkages to the Community 4. Account for the Long-term Impact of Planning Decisions . . . and our surrounding community

5. Respect the Natural Systems of the Campus Fabrics

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OP E N S PAC E S Each District has identifiable centers and edges, defined by organization and spatial hierarchy. Character, density, landscape and quality may vary district to district.

Maintain the Quadrangle Concept Design and develop buildings that enhance and define outdoor/open spaces. Recognize that learning occurs both inside and outside the classroom. Develop a network of outdoor spaces within the campus that are diverse in scale and spatial form and allow for complementary learning, with active and passive space.

Place buildings in a manner to develop outdoor public rooms that act as an extension to the buildings. Create opportunities along the edges of buildings for interaction and exchange. The location and position of the open spaces and quadrangles relative to future campus development is important. They have the capacity to set a precedent for future growth outward as extensions of the core campus beyond current boundaries.

Creating environments that stimulate and accomodate . . .

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Site buildings to complement the new campus central focus.

Develop activities and campus functions along a central spine. The central spine is referred to as the “Education Spine”. It is identified as the place where a greater amount of interaction and activities occur. It should be developed in a manner that engenders a sense of ownership by the students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. It should also create an interconnected series of open spaces that tie the campus together.

Activities and elements that might be part of this experience may include but are not limited to building entrances and lobbies, larger lecture spaces and conference facilities, resource centers, cafes, and other

Promote activity along building edges . . .

general gathering spaces and public functions.

Locate gathering spaces along the “education” spine

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Public spaces within buildings offer spontaneous interaction and may become part of the campus “education” spine

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CAMPUS ZONE DIAGRAM

Create landscapes that support the teaching requirements of the new campus.

The campus has been divided into three primary zones.

A parking zone along the western edge of campus distributes parking in a manner that satisfies “front door” relationships and immediacy to future buildings and proximity to the open spaces that will occur along the “education spine” within the Building Zone.

The Building Zone is located in the center of campus.

Future development will occur within this zone with a face to the parking and a face to the campus green belt.

The “education spine” will be located within this zone and provide campus continuity for both the buildings and open spaces.

Maintain natural open space . . .

The Green Belt is located along the eastern edge of campus and is designated as open space that supports the stormwater management plan in a manner that respects and follows the natural geography of the site and it’s drainage pattern. Water will be conveyed along the Green Belt southward to on-site retention ponds.

with infiltration and conveyance capacity to direct stormwater . . .

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Stormwater run-off strategies can be transformed into large and small details as an amenity to the public realm both formally and informally

Respect the Natural Systems of the New Campus Fabric The landscape is the physical and biological framework that will link the K-State Olathe Innovation Campus together. Envisioned as a living resource, the valued “park- like quality” of the campus is dependent on the biological health of the landscape’s natural systems. A biophilic inspired approach to the campus landscape and development is rooted in the idea that healthy ecologies lead to healthy people.

Responsiveness to environmental impact inspires innovation and creates a long-term development value. The K-State Olathe Innovation Campus planning and development shall encourage: • The use of native and drought tolerant plants • Green Roofs • Porous Paving • Stormwater Best Management Practices such as Rain Gardens and bio-swales • Native and drought tolerant vegetation • Living Walls • Attention to strategies and approaches to reducing Heat Island Effects and maintaining a high Solar Reflectance Index

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Enhance major campus entrances.

Identify campus gateways or thresholds in a manner that enhances wayfinding and relates to a comprehensive campus landscape or development plan.

Develop outdoor spaces to provide opportunities for socializing, teaching and learning.

Find opportunities large and small to develop areas for repose and gathering. Create spaces for individuals, small group gatherings and larger groups.

Place memorials across the new campus in areas of sufficient space, scale and adjacency.

Knee walls in the landscapes offer repose

Distribute art across the new campus as temporary and permanent installations in appropriate locations.

Encourage gathering spaces outside of public venues or along the edges of landscape features

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BU I L D I N G S Buildings are designed as important destinations and architectural elements within the composition of the larger campus fabric. Building form and scale must relate to its purpose plus provide interior and exterior relationships that create a sense of place with the campus context.

Building footprints shall respect and define well thought out green spaces (or Quads).

Buildings should define campus open space. Entrances and public areas with high usage should be considered as functions bordering open spaces. Not only does this add to the liveliness of those spaces, but also places subtle forms of observation towards the public realm, enhancing its safety. This also creates a sense of community where activities inside the building are exposed to those who are passing by.

Some of these uses may include lobbies, dining areas, lecture halls, conference centers, cafes, waiting rooms and other similar functions.

Create outdoor public realms defined by buildings with physical and visual access

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Develop axial view corridors that are terminated by the careful placement of signature buildings.

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manner that contributes to views to a terminus beyond or become interim terminus’s along the axis.

Facilities that provide similar uses and functions should be concentrated in contiguous areas.

The creation of campus precincts by discipline with shared resources should be encouraged from an efficiency and identity standpoint. The contiguous approach to facilities should be applied to the larger campus to facilitate crossdiscplinary learning between the various precincts as they

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The continuity of pedestrian circulation between buildings, their entrances and other significant indoor public places should not be compromised

Create an architectural character and scale that is compatible with the surrounding buildings and environment. Designs will be sensitive to neighboring structures.

As buildings are developed on campus maintain a focus on the relationship of new buildings and existing buildings in a manner that enhance their finest attributes.

Strengthen the quality and context of the campus environment by elevating the features of both to inform a greater cohesiveness and connectivity.

Building designs shall include considerations for flexibility, adaptability and expansion.

The internal circulation of buildings, building entrances and service zones should be taken into consideration from the standpoint of expansion. Recognize the planning modules of certain building types when locating sites and building placement.

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Materials may be organized on the facade to emphasize certain features such as windows, entrances, ground and upper levels

Recognize the quality and limestone aesthetic tradition of the KSU (Manhattan Campus).

Maintain a coherent identity for the K-State Olathe Innovation Campus with the use of lasting and durable materials derived from a local or regional source. Utilize materials and color that recognize the setting, location, climate and orientation.

Consider roof form, transparency, and multi-story spaces to articulate building mass and form

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Encourage a variety of architectural styles to solidify the KSU Olathe Campus as an aesthetic leader.

Recognize that innovation in materials and emerging fields in academics and research may offer diverse approaches to the organization, function, massing, aesthetic and craft of building. Sustainable practices should play a lead role in the design, development and construction of new buildings.

The use of shading devices, double glass skins, atriums, and natural daylight all contribute to enhanced energy performance . . .

and can be used with traditional university limestone in a manner that promotes sustainable practices and a qualitative and diverse aesthetic.

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Incorporate and emphasize sustainability in design, construction and renovation of all campus buildings.

Recognize and respond to the full spectrum of sustainable design.

This includes site, water, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality and innovation. Decisions should consider the impact on existing environment and ecology, efficiency of water systems, energy consumption, product sustainability and life-cyle assessments. Quality of building interior and health should also be considered as an integrated strategy for high performance design.

All buildings shall meet standards and codes for accessibility, comfort and life safety.

Establish continuous, appropriate and adequate maintenance and renovation in regular cycles to upgrade standards and adapt to new uses.

Plan for and incorporate the most current technologies, infrastructure and designs in new construction and renovations.

Incorporate sustainable design at all scales of building and site development

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CIR C U L AT I O N Design for a pedestrian oriented campus while understanding the requirements for integrated transportation needs. The KSU Olathe Innovation Campus will provide an enhanced, comprehensive pedestrian experience with multi-modal options and maintaining clear vehicular access, service and parking facilities.

Create an ordered, hierarchical circulation system for pedestrians, bicycles, automobiles and service and emergency vehicles.

Circulation types are to be developed that allows them to co-exist in a safe manner, allowing pedestrians to interact openly with cyclists and vehicles. Street intersections and gateways/thresholds to buildings and open spaces will incorporate a curbless environment, reinforcing the movement of pedestrians through and across vehicular ways. Streets are to be developed in a manner that promotes traffic calming and safety. Attention is to be given to appropriate drive lane widths and paving materials at key spaces along routes. Service and emergency access to specific buildings will be incorporated into open space design to draw minimal attention.

Diverse activities and needs can be demarcated in a curbless environment through the use of materials, color, and furnishings in a manner . . .

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Enhance and emphasize the pedestrian character and experience of the new campus. Pedestrian movement shall have priority over vehicular and bicycle traffic.

Develop an open space system that promotes clear and accessible pedestrian circulation to and through campus open spaces. The pedestrian experience shall be one that is enriched through visually stimulating public spaces and landscapes. Pedestrian paths and zones are to be delineated to create a sense of priority over vehicle and bicycle traffic through the use of curbless environments at street crossings and auto courts, and differentiation of pedestrian pavement materials from those of vehicles.

Provide a comprehensive bicycle system.

Create vehicular access and parking facilities that compliment the pedestrian / bicycle system.

Bicycle routes should include both designated on-street bike lanes and secondary routes through campus open spaces that are appropriately integrated into the pedestrian paths. Bicycle storage facilities should be provided throughout the campus, focused at easily accessible locations which are highly visible and provide a safe secure location to leave ones bicycle.

Provide directories, building identification and wayfinding signage for pedestrians and automobiles.

A wayfinding system at varying scales should be implemented to ease in the navigation of the campus for both pedestrians and automobiles.

In regards to circulation, specific attention is to be made to ensure that the priority to the pedestrian is maintained.

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Develop campus parking structures in a way that creates an inviting structure that is integrated into the overlaying fabric of the campus.

Parking garages are to be connected to the campus pedestrian network in a seamless manner that promotes a fluid transition from car to classroom. Parking structures should maintain a character and visual quality similar to other building on campus.

Integrate stormwater BMP’s into future campus parking structures as both an amenity and a design element.

Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP’s) should function as a practical solution to reducing the stormwater runoff associated with the parking structure as well as become an integral piece of the campus landscape fabric.

Develop public spaces around drop-off and pick-up functions with future parking structures in a manner that is integral to the campus circulation plan.

Aesthetically appealing auto-courts and drop-off areas enhance the overall quality of the garage experience. These open spaces should connect directly to pedestrian circulation paths. The design and implementation of the spaces should blend the primary functions of the spaces into the campus landscape fabric, creating a seamless pedestrian environment.

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INF R A S T R U C T U R E Defined corridors for service and underground utility systems provide sustainable long-term support for the whole institution.

• Provide safe, reliable, efficient and adequate service to the entire new campus.

• Provide systems and facilities that are environmentally safe and economically efficient to operate.

• Design infrastructure components to minimize visual impact on the new campus.

• Design new facilities and modify existing facilities and operations to promote sustainability and maintainability.

• Comply with applicable life safety codes, regulations and laws.

• Develop a central facility for receiving and distributing campus deliveries.

• Develop dedicated utility corridors from the central utility plant and other appropriate routes.

• Locate maintenance, facilities planning and central receiving at the new campus perimeter.

• Locate specialized and/or non-academic related uses out of the new campus core.

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I M P L E M E N TAT I O N

An outstanding Campus Master Plan can only be realized through diligent and responsible implementation. This Master Plan provides purpose, process, guidelines and framework for future campus structure and growth. The process for implementation will begin by applying these Master Plan Guiding Principles to each subsequent project through a participatory process. The steps will include: 1.

Gather appropriate input and information from stakeholders as projects are being developed.

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Review projects with the Campus Development and Planning Process Committee (CDPPC), Open Space Subcommittee, Buildings Subcommittee, Circulation Subcommittee and Infrastructure Subcommittee at the conceptual and schematic stages of design.

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Use the Guiding Principles to evaluate each project.

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Use the guidelines developed by the CDPPC.

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Share the project with the campus community and partnerships at the appropriate time.

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EXHIBIT 1 Design Criteria for the 91 Acre Kansas Bioscience Park These design guidelines were negotiated with the City of Olathe and are applicable to the entire park, which includes the K-State Olathe Innovation Campus and the Kansas Bioscience Authority

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E X H I BIT 1: DESIGN CRITERIA FOR THE K A N S A S B I O S C I E N C E PA R K

Purpose of Bio-Science Park Criteria Manual This criteria manual contains design guidelines, illustrations, and standards for the Bio-Science Park. The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that the highest quality and sustainable campus design occurs within the Bio-Science Park. This information is intended to be used for the office, research and development building sites, architectural design, streets, streetscapes, open space and landscaping, as well as the location of utilities and drainage. These guidelines shall be used as a design tool in conjunction with all other City requirements. These guidelines and their application are not absolute meaning that their application should be considered as the “target� in meeting the objectives of quality development within and as part of the Bio-Science Park. Overall, the designed roadway system, streetscape amenity package, and pedestrian and building framework shall be used as a baseline for this Park. The City will insist on a customized designed Park that combines style and vision with practicality. Furthermore, the Park shall produce attractive and innovative properties that complement the surroundings.

The City and the Developer have incorporated the Site Development Guidelines ("Guidelines"), including Guidelines for Building Placements, Street and Pedestrian Circulations, Parking Lots, Landscaping and Open Space Systems, Lighting Placement and Signage placement into the Preliminary Site Plan ("Site Plan"). The City and the Developer agree that the Site Plan conforms to the Guidelines and all design criteria specified in this manual, as well as the City Code and Zoning Regulations.

Site Development Guidelines General The site plan for the Bio-Science Park shall be considered as a general blue print intended to create the highest quality and sustainable campus. It is recognized that minor modifications may be necessary as implementation of the site plan occurs over time. As such, minor modifications are allowed as a matter of course. Major modifications to the site plan will require approval of at least the City of Olathe and one of the other two parties to the development agreement. Major modifications will be regarded as those changes that substantively impact the site plan layout or these design criteria as adopted with this Bio-Science Park Criteria Manual.

Building Placement The intent shall be that campus buildings are to be constructed in relation to the street with less emphasis on parking lot orientation in order to create a strong street edge. Building position variations related to the street shall be encouraged. However, it is noted and understood by the parties to the development agreement that upon implementation of the Bio-Science Park, some amount of flexibility will be required for building siting to meet park needs. This building location flexibility will be permitted as long as it is not a major modification of the site plan as described above under "General". Buildings with noteworthy architectural design shall be located on prominent sites along College Boulevard, at street intersection and at street directional changes.

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Buildings shall be sited with front entrances oriented towards streets, drives and plazas rather than clustered around parking lots. 

Preliminary site plans for development within the Bio-Science Park shall indicate the ultimate development of the site.

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The campus design, including the management and placement of building and site amenities, shall create “human scale” and be pedestrian oriented.

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Landscaped areas shall be combined to form plazas, open spaces and other focal points within the Park as well as define parking areas.

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Storm water management areas visible to be public shall be incorporated into the design of the Park as an attractive amenity or focal point.

Street and Pedestrian Circulation Systems The intent shall be to provide for the management of the flow of vehicular, pedestrian and trail traffic in a manner that maintains natural area aesthetics and the safety of the Park tenants. 

An internal street orientation system reflective of landscaped pedestrian friendly gathering areas at various street intersections which may include streetscape furniture, water features, public art, etc. As an option, streetscaped medians may be permitted to create a boulevard effect at selected locations. A curvilinear street network will be utilized creating a streetscape element zone within the right-of-way. (i.e. street – utility – planting zone – pedestrian zone – landscape reserve)

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The Park’s internal transportation network shall be designed to accommodate all modes of transportation. The internal transportation network is encouraged to provide alternative routes to every destination. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide appropriate public transit areas within the Park.

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Streets shall be visually designed in relation to building settings, open spaces, water, or other distant topographic features.

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Numerous linkages (both vehicular and pedestrian) between properties shall be incorporated into the design of development plans.

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Initial site development design shall consider pedestrian circulation patterns in equal importance to that of the vehicle and building arrangement.

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Pedestrian walk and bicycle activities and amenities, such as outdoor seating, and trails shall be provided.

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Pedestrian walkways shall be curvilinear in design.

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Sidewalk and walkways shall be provided to connect sidewalks along adjacent roadways and trails in the City’s greenway system with buildings within a development. Walkways shall also provide access between buildings.

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Site design shall separate pedestrians and vehicles as much as possible, with the number and length of pedestrian crossing through parking and paved areas kept to a minimum. Where walkways pass through paved parking areas and drives, the following shall be accomplished: o A decorative paving material (i.e. stamped/textured concrete, or color concrete) shall be used to delineate the walkway crossing. o The corners of the intersection shall be flared (narrow driveway/street width at crossing). o ADA ramps shall be used at all crossings. 

Walkways shall be designed and buffered in a manner that encourages their use.

Elements such as landscaping, street trees, street furniture, public open spaces and plazas shall create contrast to the built environment by softening the streetscape and making the walking experience more enjoyable and inviting.

Parking Lots The intent shall be to balance the needs of motorist and pedestrians by providing clear delineation of building destination and parking within visibly inviting and safe pedestrian and recreation areas. 

Reasonable efforts will be made to divide parking lots into smaller parking fields of 50-100 cars with landscape strips, peninsulas, or grade separations to reduce the visual impact of large expanses of parking, to direct vehicular traffic through the parking lot, and to provide a location for pedestrian walkways.

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Reasonable efforts will be made to design parking lots to separate pedestrians from vehicles and include protected pedestrian walkways within parking areas which lead to building entrances.

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Orientation of the parking aisles towards the building to prevent pedestrian circulation between parked cars.

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Aisles shall be placed on both sides of entrance drives to create a pleasing entrance, direct vehicles into and out of the site, and provide adequate space for vehicular stacking.

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Parking requirements for buildings within the Park shall not exceed one hundred twentyfive percent (125%) of the minimum required off-street parking requirement. Parking requirements within the park are as follows:

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o Research and Development facilities – 2 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area. However, flexibility is granted to utilize the parking requirement for office/education buildings if needed. o Office/Education buildings – 3.8 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area Modifications to this parking schedule shall be approved by the City Manager or his designee. 

Off-street parking lots shall be located behind or along the sides of buildings. Where visible from a street, parking lots are to be screened by a meandering landscaping berm and/or planting materials that shall have a combined height of not less than five (5) feet in height. Parking lots between the building and the street shall be kept to a minimum.

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Parking lots, when adjacent to pedestrian walks/trails shall preserve the presence of separation through a wall, fencing, and/or landscape element, while preserving opportunities for accessing the adjacent pedestrian walks/trails.

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The building tenants shall utilize shared/cross–access parking pods. Land banking required parking shall be encouraged.

Landscaping and Open Space The intent shall be to recognize, utilize and supplement the existing landscape resources by retaining the character of the native vegetation and to provide a landscape image of continuity and diversity by providing color and textural variety. 

Landscaping shall be used to create visual continuity throughout the entire park. A formal street tree planting scheme shall be required.

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Individual lots shall be recognizable by the tree used/family species.

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Landscape areas shall be combined to form plazas, open spaces, and other focal points within the Park.

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Storm water management areas shall be incorporated into the design as “wet bottom” which incorporates an attractive amenity or formal point in the site design. The need to provide water movement shall be handled creatively with such elements as spray fountains or waterfalls.

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Storm water management areas shall include in its design landscaping, fencing and knee walls as accents.

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Access to open space areas shall be accomplished by designated access ways between buildings, direct access from a street, and direct access from a parking field that abuts or extends into the green space.

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Focus on the preservation and enhancement of quality natural areas, open space, and greenways/trails.

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Landscape areas shall be combined to form larger clusters at highly visible locations such as landscaped courts, plazas or common areas.

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A series of trails shall be constructed adjacent to the creek and along green spines and open spaces to provide connections from the Park to major activity centers and city greenways/trail systems.

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Private landscaping and streetscape elements shall provide a seamless transition from the public realm to private businesses.

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Landscaping shall include a combination of ground cover, seasonal color, trees, berms and ornamental fencing.

Lighting The intent shall be to ensure tenants provide exterior lighting for safety of Park users and to compliment the natural setting and man-made improvements in the Park. 

Drive and pedestrian orientation shall be enhanced by providing a hierarchy of lighting effects such as bollards (3-4 ft. high), intermediate-height pedestrian lights (10-15 ft.), and parking lot and street lights (15-25 ft. high).

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Decorative building-mounted light fixtures shall be incorporated on all building façades facing a public street, on-site parking, and open space areas to highlight architectural features and create visual interest.

Signage The intent shall be to encourage attractive signage, lighting and visual media that aid in the orientation and/or identification of uses and activities. Signs are to enhance a park-like environment by controlling the number, placement and size of signs while allowing design flexibility. 

All ground-mounted signs shall be designed as a monument sign to include a landscaped area with a ground area of at least (400) sq. ft. from all monument signs and at least (1,000) square feet for the large scale park development signs located along College Boulevard. The landscape areas may include: trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowering annuals and perennials, ornamental tall grass, fountains, water features, rock work, planters, sculpture(s) and decorative paving, all of which are to be complementary to the sign.

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Color, texture, placement and graphic application shall create a memorable, unique and stylish identity for the Park and its business.

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A united signage program shall be incorporated in the park. This signage program may include street signage, banners, pedestrian directional systems and building signs

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Sign emphasis shall be from the public street on buildings, not individual tenants.

Downspouts, Mechanical Equipment, Service Area Screening The intent shall be to ensure that downspouts, mechanical equipment, and service areas are appropriately screened in a manner that projects a high quality appearance, privacy and aesthetic consideration within the Park. 

Downspouts shall be internally designed. Exposed downspouts shall be prohibited.

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Specially designed rooftop penthouse enclosures shall be the method of screening for rooftop mechanical equipment.

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The number of vents and flues shall be kept to a minimum and located in a manner to not be visible.

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Coordinate the same materials and architectural detailing as the building façade with screening walls or specially designed enclosure cabinets for HVAC, coolers, utility meters/banks and utility cabinets.

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Building shall be designed in a manner so that loading docks, refuse containers, and service areas are to be integrated into the building design and not be noticeably visible.

The screening building walls for these items shall reflect the same level of architectural design as the primary structure. Berming is encouraged where topography lends it self.

Building Design Guidelines The intent shall be to produce an orderly and aesthetically pleasing environment that is compatible with the natural aspects of the Park. The aesthetic appearance of the exterior of the buildings is paramount to the City.

Innovative architectural designs that harmonize with the environment and express individuality are strongly encourage.

Human Scale The intent shall be to ensure buildings are designed to create street level interest and pedestrian comfort.

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Human scale should be created by building design form, as well as the use of architectural elements such as colonnades, canopies, windows, entrances and a variety of building materials. Human scale should be further reinforced by site design features around the building exterior.

Architectural Compatibility The intent shall be that building designs are to reflect continuity between building scale and setbacks. Buildings greater than one story should clearly delineate the boundary between each floor of the structure. Buildings shall vary in height to add variety, with taller buildings placed at corners or points of visual termination. 

Diverse architectural design, including materials and colors, shall be carried throughout the Park. Designs shall provide visual interest and variety.

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All sides of the building shall be equally attractive. Architectural details such as texture, pattern, color, and building form shall be incorporated on all building façades.

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Multi-story buildings or the appearance of a multi-story for office, research and development, educational and other activities are strongly encouraged.

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Building façades shall be staggered with recesses and projections, incorporating vertical and horizontal articulation (treatment of entries and corners), windows, colonnades, and architectural embellishments to break up the visual expanse of flat walls. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the length of the building façade is expected to have windows and arcades, colonnades, architectural embellishments, and/or a combination thereof.

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A variety of window sizes, shapes and spacing shall be encouraged to visually segment the horizontal length of the building creating a street wall rhythm.

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Projected cornices and accentuated caps shall visually ground the buildings and reflect back to the façade.

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Buildings are highly encouraged to be Leeds-Certified.

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Entrances to a building shall be defined and articulated by architectural elements such as columns, porticoes, glass curtain walls.

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The development of the Park shall have a building design palette of architectural elements.

Building Materials The intent shall be that building materials increase the appearance of the various architectural building designs. The materials shall create variety and not look monotonous if replicated throughout the Park.

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Exterior faรงades shall be finished with high quality building materials and architectural detailing.

Pre-cast concrete panels or tilt-up wall construction without inlay treatment shall comprise no more than forty (40) percent of a building, however, panel percentage increases can and shall occur if three (3) of the following elements are incorporated: o The primary building entrance is designed as a dominant focal point. o Rounded building corners. o A curvilinear exterior building plane. o Window designs which includes visual mullions and distinctive headers and sills. o Variations of integral color, texture (i.e., exposed aggregate) and rustification joints. o Roofline variations Exterior walls with no pre-cast concrete panels or tilt-up wall construction shall be finished with glass, brick, in-lay brick, and natural or synthetic stone. Synthetic or imitation materials with a false or tacked-on appearance, stucco, siding, metal and wood products shall not be permitted.

However, an architectural application using a wood or metal product element may be very appropriate in a building faรงade design. Use of EIFS (exterior insulated finishing systems) or stucco as an accent material is permitted at not more than twenty (20) percent of a building.

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