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Development Design Standards B.2 ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL Intent The details included in the building's facade should contribute to the richness of the Elk Ridge Center's architecture. The details included in the building façade should assist in reducing the visual scale of a large building. Building designs must be compatible with the context of the surrounding built environment Guidelines [see figures A, C, F, I, J &T] B.2.1 Patterns and rhythms in the facade of the building can be created with recessed windows, columns, ledges, changes of materials, and other architectural features. B.2.2 Recessed entries to individual storefronts are encouraged as it creates a transition from the sidewalk to the interior of a commercial building. The recessed entry emphasizes the entrance, increases window display area, and provides a safe place for the entry door to open without extending into the sidewalk area. B.2.3 Setbacks and patio areas to allow for outdoor dining and seating areas are encouraged. B.2.4 Buildings should have their primary entry orientation toward the pedestrian and parking area rather than Hwy 169. Parking areas should be designed so as to link the buildings they serve to adjacent street sidewalk or other pedestrian systems, and to give the impression of buildings as an extension of the pedestrian environment. This can be accomplished by using design features such as walkways with enhanced paving, trellis structures, or landscaping treatment. B.2.5 Trash storage areas, mechanical equipment and similar areas shall not be visible from the surrounding neighborhood. (See A.4) B.2.6 Loading docks shall be screened so as not to be visible from the street. B.2.7 Fenestration, projecting bays, and all other architectural features shall be coordinated on all sides of the building. Integrating architectural elements around the building will enhance it as a whole and should augment the architectural character of the building. B.2.8 No exterior satellite receivers or transmitters, television antennas, radio antennas, or other receiving device shall be placed on any building or structure without review. Satellite dishes over 18 inches in size are not permitted on buildings or sites. Location of receiving devices must be inconspicuous and pre-approved before placement. Landscape screening may be required in some cases. B.2.9 In the design of commercial buildings, which propose the use of a composite of exterior materials, consideration shall be given to appropriate balance, both in terms of the amount of each material, as well as the specific areas of their use. Building walls of more than one material shall change materials along horizontal lines, projecting bays, or other architectural features. Some building designs will be required to have exposed rafter tails, brackets, or other visible architectural elements to enhance design. Heavier appearing materials shall be used only below lighter appearing materials. 8.2.10 Heavy timber style buildings may be appropriate on restaurant and office sites. 8.2.11 Exposed and articulated connections between materials is encouraged - Metal straps, ties, brackets, tie rods etc. B.3 EXTERIOR ELEMENTS Intent Awnings and sunshades serve as a transition between the building, the sidewalk and the street, helping visually unite them, and providing pedestrian scale to the development. Awnings, canopies and pergolas provide shelter and shade to pedestrians and reduce glare. They can also provide a color accent to a building and the opportunity for store identification. 9 ELK RIDGE CENTER