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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdditional InformationEXHIBIT 10 CONTINUED COMMERCIAL BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS 1. Introduction The architectural standards in this section describe exterior Building elements and. Building composition that are appropriate for a mixed -use, pedestrian- scaled traditional neighborhood. These standards are not presented as subjective • value judgments of style and architectural preferences, but instead are intended to illustrate the basics of architectural design that will give the Legacy District a diverse, yet complementary set of Buildings that work with the streetscape and urban design of the community. Individual Buildings should be designed. so as to contribute to the overall character of the Legacy District. The intertwining of community architectural design values and individual architectural contributions will ensure compatibility, authenticity, and quality within the Legacy District as a whole. The standards contained in this Exhibit 10 are based on traditional design principles pertaining to overall massing, proportions, and the contextual relationship to the street and neighboring Buildings. The architectural design standards establish consistent design elements ensuring its "timeless" character, while allowing flexibility for a diversity of architectural expressions. 2. Building Design A. Building Design Standards Buildings shall be generally oriented parallel and perpendicular to the street. Flexibility shall be permitted in Building orientation to provide for maximum sun exposure to the street and open spaces, or as the street layout dictates. Pedestrian scale detailing shall be provided on the front elevation of the Building at the ground level. End or corner segments of Buildings should generally have an additional level, decorative articulation or roof detail. The first floor and all other floors shall have a coordinated composition, which will usually be indicated by the alignment of upper floor windows and other features with openings and features of the first floor. In Buildings which contain ground -floor commercial uses and which are not located in the Corner Use Block, the ground floor should generally be at least 12 feet to 14 feet high and should be of a greater height than the upper floors. Continuous facades more than sixty (60) feet wide shall be designed with vertical offsets at intervals which evenly divide the facade into halves, thirds, or quarters, etc., or shall be designed at intervals not less than sixty (60) feet, whichever is less. These offsets may be projecting, recessed, or may be a simple change in Building material or detailing. Exhibit 11 Corner Use Block Commercial Buildings B. Fences and Screening Fence construction along the front facade shall be decorative, such as wrought -iron style, decorative wood, or a courtyard wall. Ground level mechanical /telecommunication equipment visible from a public street shall be screened with suitable landscaping, walls, or fencing in general architectural compatibility with the Building(s) with which.it is associated. Rooftop mechanical/telecommunication equipment shall be fully screened on all sides using parapets, penthouse screens or other similar methods which are integrated into the overall Building design. C. Materials The visual appeal of a Building's materials has a tremendous impact on the perception of its quality. High - quality, robust and tactile finish materials project feelings of warmth, permanence, and timelessness. The relationship and use of materials, textures, details and color of a new Building's principal facades shall be visually compatible with and similar to those adjacent Buildings or shall not contrast conspicuously. Durable materials are especially critical at the street level where pedestrian contact will be considerable. Exterior materials shall be durable and of high quality, such as Masonry, pre -cast concrete, concrete block, face brick, poured concrete, split face, scored split, scored smooth, or fluted masonry units, Quick Brick (brick look type Concrete Masonry Units), and high - quality siding of wood or fiber- cement. Non - durable materials such as thin layer synthetic stucco products shall not be used within eight (8) feet of the ground. The first floor and upper floors may be composed of different materials. The materials in the rear of the Building must be coordinated with the front facade, although they may be different. Front and side facades of Buildings located on corner lots shall be of the same materials and similarly detailed. Appropriate materials for the following Building elements are as follows ® Windows: wood, vinyl clad wood, vinyl, anodized aluminum, aluminum -clad wood. • Doors: wood, anodized aluminum, faux wood, steel (security doors). a . Trim: wood, synthetics. ® Visible roofing: standing seam metal, zinc, architectural asphalt shingles, slate and high - quality synthetic slate, tile, and wood shake. Exterior walks, steps, stoops and paving shall be masonry or stone pavers, or poured or pre -cast concrete. Exterior stair handrails and other stair details shall be stone, pre -cast concrete, wrought -iron style, wood, simulated wood products, or another decorative material. 3. Windows A. Window Standards All window design shall be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, color, details and proportion of the Building. The number of panes, the way the window opens, the trim around it and whether it is embellished with shutters must be consistent with the architectural style of the structure. Windows should be provided on all facades. Exceptions shall be made for certain architectural styling, faux windows (such as "trompe- l'oeil "), and other details that imitate windows in locations where actual windows are not appropriate; provided, however, that any such techniques shall be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, color, details and proportion of the Building. Appropriate techniques do not include the use of shutters without glass, or the use of spandrel glass at the street level. Windows shall generally be vertically proportioned. Windows shall be rhythmically spaced in a pattern compatible with the form of the Building. Where Buildings are located on corners, the window style and details shall complement the facades on the facing streets. Windows shall be recessed in their openings and not flush mounted with the wall, and shall appear as individually "punched" through the wall rather than as adjacent windows separated by frames. At street level, glazing shall be clear or slightly tinted glass (not opaque nor highly reflective). -� Metal screens or bars shall not be permitted to cover window openings. Special windows are allowed (ovals, hexagons, etc.) as accents. For Buildings which are intended to have ground -floor commercial uses and which are not located in the Corner Use Block, at least sixty percent (60 %) of the total area of the icfast floor acade (up to the line he second floor elevation) shall be transparent vision glass. Upper floors of Multi -Story Buildings should have 20 -40% transparency. B. Shutters Where appropriate to the design of a Building, paneled or louvered shutters shall be provided on all windows visibly exposed to a street or common open space. Shutter style shall match the window and architectural style of the Building, and shall be sized to match actual window dimensions. Single shutters shall not be used on double or larger windows. Shutter materials should generally he wood, fiberglass, or a high - quality composite. Plastic shutters are not permitted. Shutters shall either be operable or appear to be operable through the use of non- visible fasteners that create a slight projection where the shutter is affixed to the outer edge of the window. 4. Entrances Primary entrances shall be defined and articulated by elements such as lintels, pediments, pilasters, columns, porticos, porches, canopies, and other design elements appropriate to the architectural style and details of the Building as a whole. A corner entrance is permitted at corner Buildings to improve visibility and pedestrian circulation, and to accentuate the corner. Corner entrances should be angled to address both streets. Entrances to upper floors shall be clearly distinguished from storefront entrances through differentiated architectural treatment and materials. Anodized metal, bright aluminum, or stainless steel frames, or fully glazed (frameless) doors shall be avoided. Finished frames may be metal with black anodized or painted finish (only "wide stile" frames), however, painted, stained, or varnished wood is preferable. 5. Roofs and Cornices A. Cornices and Parapet Walls 1. There shall be articulation and detailing where the roof meets the wall, including cornices, eaves or rakes. Moldings, brackets, and finials can be used as special elements added to the cornice. 2. Flat roofs should have a parapet wall or similar decorative feature on the Building's front and sides. 3. In larger scale Buildings, extended parapets, projecting cornices, pitched or slope roofs, or decorative moldings of fourteen (14) inches or more are required to give the roof/cornice proper visual weight and proportion to the Building. 4. Important architectural features, such as the cornice lines, shall be aligned from Building to Building provided, however, that there should be adequate variation to allow for an organic quality to the architecture without detracting from the coherence of the street wall. B. Roof Shape 1. Traditional roofs are typically "flat" (sloped 1 "- in -12" or less) hidden behind parapet walls. However, some sloped roofs, including gable, hipped, and shed roofs are also acceptable if sloped between 4 "- in -12" and 12 "- in -12 ". Mansard, gambrel, and domed roofs shall adhere to traditional forms and proportions. False roofs are generally inappropriate and should only be used in limited situations. In general, architectural solutions shall be used to best conceal mechanical equipment, particularly in rooftop applications. 2. Sloped roof heights from eave to peak shall not exceed the height from grade to eave (the roof shall not be taller than the Building wall supporting the .roof). 3. On comer sites, the roof and cornice design shall be appropriate for both corner sides of the Building. C. Roofing Color Visible roof materials should be muted in color (dark reds, browns and earth- tones, natural metal colors including aluminum, dark anodized aluminum, zinc, tin and lead). White, bright, non - fading and high intensity colors, multicolored and bright metal finishes are inappropriate on visible rooftops. However, colors should be considered in the context of the effect of heat absorption, especially on flat roofs. D. Mechanical Equipment and Appurtenances 1. The form of the roof or cornice shall hide mechanical equipment and roof penetrations, such as plumbing stacks and vents, from view from streets and sidewa lks. 2. Downspouts can be used where appropriate for the architectural design of the Building. 3. Gutters and downspouts should be located to respect the architectural lines of the Building and shall not be affixed to columns or other prominent Building elements. 4. Downspouts shall be oriented so as to not discharge water into pedestrian areas. 6. Accents and Projections A. Bays and Projections 1. Steps, stoops, porches, chimneys and bay windows may extend into yard setbacks up to the property line. 2. Bay windows and storefronts are permitted to project three (3) feet from the main Building facade. 3. Bay windows shall be vertically proportioned and shall tightly frame an appropriately sized and styled window. 4. Overhangs and eaves shall be shallower than the main roof form and be consistent on all sides. 5. Cornices and eaves shall have a maximum projection of four (4) feet or 15% of the Building height, whichever is less. 6. Awnings, canopies, cornices, eaves, balconies and Building - mounted signage may extend into yard setbacks and any rights-of-way, subject to the review and approval of the Director, but shall not exceed the width of the sidewalk or multi -use path below. The lowest portion of any projection extending into a right -of -way shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet from the ground level in order to provide clear passage for pedestrians and bicyclists. B. Towers and Vertical Elements 1. Towers and vertical elements are encouraged on prominent Buildings, particularly those that serve as street or view corridor terminus. 2. Any vertical Building elements shall be compatible with the design of the Building as a whole. Towers and vertical elements should not overpower a Building facade and shall be used only as an accent in special locations. 3. Height requirements for Buildings may be waived for vertical Building appurtenances such as chimneys, spires, turrets, cupolas, belfries, and towers designed for functional or ornamental purposes to articulate the design of a Building, especially if appropriate to a special Building type or historically -based style. C. Balconies 1. The use of flower boxes and plantings is encouraged on balconies and windows. 2. Deeper balconies that are intended to be usable may have simple awnings, canopies, or trellises. 3. Balcony railings shall be designed for transparency so that the Building wall can be seen from the street. D. Awnings 1. Fixed or retractable awnings are permitted if they complement a Building's architectural style, material, color, and details; do not impair facade composition; and are designed as an integral part of the facade. 2. Awnings shall be covered in natural cloth fabric like canvas (not vinyl). Metal, aluminum or plastic awnings are not permitted, provided, however, that high - quality decorative metal elements that mimic awnings may be permitted in commercial areas if they are consistent with the Building design and area character. 3. In Buildings with multiple storefronts, compatible awnings shall be used as a means of unifying the structure. 4. Oversized and continuous awnings are not permitted. 5. Backlit or glowing awnings or canopies are not permitted. The Legacy Street Standards The following standards shall apply to The Legacy: 1. Pavement sections shall be as shown on the following sheet titled "The Legacy — Pavement Section Types ". 2. Roadways and pedestrian walks & paths, both public and private, are permitted within the "Open Spaces" at Developer's discretion. 3. Utilities, irrigation systems, signage, lighting and similar infrastructure may be located within the public rights -of -way at Developer's discretion and will require a Consent to Encroach Agreement with the City of Carmel which will require Board of Public Works approval with the exception of irrigation systems which can be approved by the City Engineer. 4. The minimum horizontal centerline radius for Cherry Creek Boulevard shall be 400 feet. The minimum horizontal centerline radius for all other public streets shall be 100 feet provided that safe stopping sight distance is provided within the right -of -way. 5 The minimum tangent between reverse curves for Cherry Creek Boulevard shall be 100 feet. The minimum tangent between reverse curves for all other public streets shall be zero (0) feet. 6. The minimum curb radius at an intersection for public streets shall be 20 feet with a right -of -way radius of 10 feet with the exception of public streets within the Urban Residential, Primary Office, and Village Core Use Blocks where the minimum right -of -way radius is zero (0) feet. The minimum curb radius at an intersection for public streets intersecting with River Road shall be 40 feet with a right -of -way radius of 30 feet. 7. The minimum curb radius at an intersection with a public street for alleys, private streets, frontage places and /or curb cuts shall be 20 feet. 8. All culdesacs shall terminate in a circular right -of -way with a minimum diameter of one hundred (100) feet and a minimum pavement diameter of seventy six (76) feet, or other approved arrangement for the turning of all vehicles conveniently within the right -of -way. 9. The maximum length of a cul -de -sac street shall not exceed 750 feet. 10. Concrete sidewalks shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide, 4 inches thick, placed on grade. 11. Asphalt walking, bike and multi- purpose paths shall have a pavement section consisting of 110 lbs /sy of #11 bituminous surface placed over The Legacy Street Standards Page 2 of 2 200 lbs /sy of #8 bituminous binder placed over 5" of compacted #53 aggregate base. 12. The use of "Permeable Pavers" may be used in alleys, parking lanes, parking lots, crosswalks and /or gutters at Developer's discretion. "Permeable Pavers" and /or other alternative Low Impact Development (LID) pavement sections may also be used in travel lanes if approved by the City Engineer. 13. Placement of asphalt pavement and concrete curb infrastructure within public right -of -way shall be in accordance with the City of Carmel Right - of -Way Paving Policy and Concrete Curb Policy respectively. 14. The minimum separation between the centerline of successive full access existing and proposed entrances /intersections on River Road shall be 500 feet with the exception of the first full access entrance /intersection south of 146th Street which shall have a centerline separation of no less than 300 feet from 146`11 Street. Right- in/Right -out access points may be allowed in shorter intervals if approved by the City Engineer. 15. The minimum separation between the centerline of successive public right -of -ways within the Legacy District shall be 150' provided that this spacing does not create a public safety issue (limited sight distance, conflicting left turn access, excessive traffic stacking for turns onto one public street and blocking another one, etc.). Alleys, private streets, frontage places, one -way pairs, and curb cuts are exempt. 16. The minimum separation between the centerline of a residential driveway and the centerline of the right -of -way of an adjacent public street shall be 55'.. 17. If the City is petitioned to take over private streets and /or alleys within the Legacy District, said street or alley must be improved to the current governing City standards as determined by the City Engineer prior to acceptance at the sole expense of the petitioner unless otherwise waived by majority passage of the Carmel City Council. 18. There shall be no intersections of more than two (2) cross streets within the Legacy District unless a roundabout is installed and adequate sight distance is provided on the roundabout. 19. In conjunction with other Low Impact Development (LID) practices (i.e. bioswales in common area median, or permeable pavers) the minimum street grade shall be 0% if approved by the City Engineer. If no LID practices are used, the minimum street grade shall be 0.5% (1 /2 %). Urban Design Guidelines for Gas Stations May 2006 Compte tenu de la nature de ce document, it n'est disponible qu'en anglais. La Ville pourra, sur demande, traduire ce document au complet ou en partie. Les demandes de traduction doivent etre presentees a la Division des services en frangais (DSF -FLSD @ottawa.ca; par telephone au 580 -2424, poste 21536). Due to its technical nature, this document is available in English only. The City of Ottawa may translate this document or parts thereof on request. Requests for translation should be forwarded to the French Language Services Division (DSF - FLSD @ottawa.ca or 580 -2424, ext. 21536). A gas station is a facility where gasoline or other fuels are sold and where maintenance and minor automobile repair services may be conducted. A gas station consists of a gas bar with gasoline outlets and typically other associated facilities such as car washes, automotive services, convenience stores and food services. Purpose and Application The purpose of these guidelines is to provide urban design guidance at the planning application stage in order to assess, promote and achieve appropriate development of gas stations. Specific site context and conditions will be reviewed in conjunction with these guidelines. These guidelines are to be applied throughout the city for all gas station development. When gas stations are located in areas identified as Mainstreets, the guidelines for Mainstreets also apply. When gas stations are located together with drive - through facilities, the guidelines for drive - through facilities also apply. Where a Community Design Plan or relevant planning study exists, these guidelines will augment those documents. They will also be used to help inform the preparation of new Community Design Plans. Objectives • To promote compatible gas station development that improves its existing or planned context; • To protect and enhance the character and quality of the districts and neighbourhoods where gas stations are located; • To enhance the public streets and contribute to a high quality public space; • To create safe and controlled traffic circulation that balances the needs of vehicles and pedestrians; and • To minimize impacts on adjacent land uses that could be caused by on -site activities. City of Ottawa Planning and Growth Management Department Page 1 Urban Design Guidelines for Gas Stations May 2006 Official Plan and By -law Direction The Official Plan identifies compatibility as a key design objective for the built environment over the next 20 years. As per sections 2.5.1 and 4.11 of the Official Plan, achieving compatibility of new development, such as gas stations, will involve not only considerations of built form, but also of operational characteristics and the development context. Annex 1 of the Official Plan identifies the protected rights -of -way sufficient to provide enough area for the streetscape elements and meet the needs of pedestrians and cyclists. Annex 3 of the Official Plan contains a number of design considerations that provide suggestions for how to meet the Design Objectives and Principles in section 2.5.1 of the Official Plan. All other policies of the Official Plan and applicable regulations, such as the Private Approach By- law, the Signs By -law and the Zoning By -law must be met. Context and Challenges Numerous trends in the industry are affecting the design of gas station sites. Gas stations often operate 24 hours and tend to locate on larger sites, and contain an increased number of gas pumps. Auto services associated with gas stations are shrinking, while other services such as convenience stores, car washes, banking machines, retail units and drive - through services are increasing, which results in getting consumers out of their vehicles and circulating around the site on foot. Additionally, major petroleum companies have adopted a set of standard building and canopy types to assert a cohesive image and presence in the marketplace. As a result of these trends, the design of gas station sites presents several challenges, including incorporating prototypical building designs and corporate image elements into the immediate context; addressing the complexity of large sites and the requirements of the many different uses; designing a circulation pattern to meet the needs of both vehicles and pedestrians; supporting a pedestrian - friendly environment along public streets; and using landscape areas effectively to improve the overall environmental and visual quality of the area. Other Available Guidelines • Urban Design Guidelines for Large- Format Retail (2006); • Urban Design Guidelines for Development along Traditional Mainstreets (2006); • Urban Design Guidelines for Development along Arterial Mainstreets (2006); • Urban Design Guidelines for Drive - Through Facilities (2006); • Urban Design Guidelines for Outdoor Patios (2006); • Infill Housing Design Guidelines - Low- Medium Density (2005) and • Regional Road Corridor Design Guidelines (2000). Urban Design Guidelines The urban design guidelines for gas stations are organized into the following six sections: 1. Streetscape and Built Form 2. Pedestrians and Cyclists 3. Vehicles and Parking 4. Landscape and Environment 5. Signs 6. Servicing and Utilities City of Ottawa Planning and Growth Management Department Page 2 Urban Design Guidelines for Gas Stations May 2006 Glossary The following figure illustrates many of the elements discussed in the guidelines and defined in the glossary. It is for illustrative purposes only since the specific site context and characteristics will determine the relationships among these elements for an actual site. Sidewalk Stacking Or Car wash opening Escape lane Start point of the stacking lane Continued sidewalk at curb cut 1.5m -wide Pedestrian walkway Loading area COMMERCIAL cr r° Main entrance Transparent window Bike racks rear the main entrance 2m -wide pedestrian walkway 0 2 10n mil' 1 r - -7.i 4 1-=---1 1 1 co l l < 30U Sq. m. 1 .onvcnierce 1 - f . j J Sto ia tl t 1 a 1 4l r'w 1 I / Iu it f t 3 °( - - - (- t?� c r. k.' ,F _ _ J -? c_) JC ° 0 ,> L J iyi C Q. "- Q C XimitilikC® dk \o.' ,�19rei�:a� Public Street Car wash opening Vacuum station Noise attenuation Outdoor garbage storage Underground tank 2 3m wide walkway in front of convenience store Overhead canopy Solid fencing as required Trarsparent window Truck route Pump island COMMERCIAL Flush contrasting paving Continued sidewalk at curb cut Amenity: something that contributes to an area's needs, whether social, environmental or cultural Built form: buildings and structures Character the unique identity of a place Compatible / Compatibility: when the density, form, bulk, height, setbacks, and /or materials of buildings are able to co -exist with their surrounding Driveway: a private way across land used for vehicular access from a public street - includes a private right -of -way Facade: the principal face of a building (also referred to as the front wall) Front yard: the space between the property line and the building facing the public street Gas bar place that sells automotive fuel along with small amounts of other automotive - related products such as pre - packaged motor oil or wind - shield washer fluid Hard landscape: landscape features other than plant materials (e.g. decorative pavers, planter boxes, walks, fences, retaining walls, etc.) City of Ottawa Planning and Growth Management Department Page 13 Urban Design Guidelines for Gas Stations May 2006 Impervious surface: surface of land where water cannot infiltrate back into the ground (e.g. roofs, driveways, streets and parking lots) Landscape buffer a landscape area located along the perimeter of a lot intended to separate land uses either from one another or from a public street Lane: a narrow street at the back of buildings, generally used for service and parking Parking lot: a lot or other place used for the temporary parking of four or more passenger vehicles Pedestrian walkway: sidewalk on private property Permeable surface: a surface formed of material that allows infiltration of water to the sub -base Property line: the legal boundary of a property Public realm: the streets, lanes, parks and open spaces that are free and available to anyone to use Right -of -way. a public or private area that allows for passage of people or goods, including, but not limited to, freeways, streets, bicycle paths, alleys, trails and walkways Scale: the size of a building or an architectural feature in relation to its surroundings and to the size of a person Screening: vegetation, landforms or structures that serve to reduce the impact of development on nearby properties Setback: the required distance from a road, property line, or another structure, within which no building can be located Sidewalk: unobstructed concrete or paved area for pedestrian travel in the public right - of -way Stacking lane: an on -site queuing lane for motorized vehicles, which is separated from other vehicular traffic and pedestrian circulation by barriers, markings or signs Streetscape: the overall character and appearance of a street formed by buildings and landscape features that frame the public street. Includes building facades, street trees and plants, lighting, street furniture, paving, etc Urban design: the analysis and design of the city's physical form Figure Credits Figure 1: North Carolina, USA. The Conservation Fund Figure 2: South Carolina, USA. The Conservation Fund Figure 3: New Jersey, USA. www.agilitynut.com Figure 4: Ottawa, Ontario. City of Ottawa Figure 5: Ottawa, Ontario. City of Ottawa Figure 6: Ottawa, Ontario. City of Ottawa Figure 7: Markham, Ontario. Bousefield Inc. Figure 8: Markham, Ontario. Bousefield Inc. Figure 9: Ottawa, Ontario. City of Ottawa Figure 10: Ottawa, Ontario. City of Ottawa ttkiwa City of Ottawa Planning and Growth Management Department Page 14 Urban Design Guidelines for Gas Stations May 2006 Figure 11: N /A. City of Ottawa Figure 12: N /A. City of Ottawa Figure 13: N /A. City of Ottawa Figure 14: Ottawa, Ontario. City of Ottawa Figure 15: Montreal, Quebec. City of Ottawa Figure 16: Ottawa, Ontario. City of Ottawa Figure 17: Ottawa, Ontario. City of Ottawa Figure 18: Unknown. US Environmental Protection Agency. Figure 19: Ottawa, Ontario. City of Ottawa Figure 20: Markham, Ontario. Bousefield Inc. Figure 21: Unknown. Ir Grootveld Architects. City of Ottawa Planning and Growth Management Department Page 15 23F.11.10 Ground level mechanical/ telecommunication equipment shall be screened from the Street and any adjoining residential zones or uses using walls, fencing, landscaping, or other method approved by the Commission. 23F.12 Lighting. 23F.12.01 Street lighting shall be provided as part of all projects, on both sides of the street when possible, and spaced no less than one hundred (100) feet apart, and of a design per the adopted. City style. 23F.12.02 Exterior lighting of the building or site shall be designed so that light is not directed off the site and the light source is shielded from direct offsite viewing. For any use abutting single - family residential uses, illumination levels shall not excee. 0.5 oot can s les at the property line. 23F.12.03 Exterior lighting shall be architecttually integrated with the building style, material and color. Rooftop lighting shall be prohibited. 23F.12.04 All exterior architectural, display, decorative and sign lighting shall be generated from concealed, low level fixtures. 23F.12.05 The maximum height of light standards in parking areas shall not exceed the building height, or twenty -five (25) feet, which ever is less. When light standards abut or fall within ninety (90) feet of single family residential, their height shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet. 23F.13 Signage. nn r, l'l "1 T.._1_'1 _1