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Development Design Standards Guidelines B.6.1 Using subtle yet rich colors rather than intense, bright colors is in keeping with the North Woods Theme. Colors should be harmonious with those colors found on adjacent buildings and the environment. Light to medium intensity colors with low reflectivity are preferred as the background building color. The warm, subdued hues of natural, earth colors are encouraged. B.6.2 Color can be used to impact the scale of a building by highlighting various architectural elements. B.6.3 Signage and awnings, which are color coordinated, can be used to introduce more intense colors. B.6.4 Large areas of white or cool grays and reflective glass curtain wall systems are discouraged. B.6.5 Bright corporate colors should be limited in use to signage and entry areas. Integrate corporate or tenant identity color sensitively. B.6.6 Exterior color treatment shall be continuous on all elevations. B.7 ROOFS AND PARAPETS Intent The roofline, cornice and parapet are important architectural features that should be strongly defined on commercial buildings. Rooflines should be varied to add visual interest in large buildings. Guidelines [see figures C, E, G, L& M] B.7.1 The roof designs should relate to the pitch and shape of roofs found in neighboring structures. Flat roofs behind a parapet are typical in the larger retail structures. For smaller scale restaurants and office structures roofs can be pitched and have gables, dormers and other elements typical of a more residential scale. B.7.2 Parapets should be used to screen flat roofs and should be designed as an architectural feature. A distinctive cornice can be used to emphasize a varied roofline in the design of a building. Classical cornice designs and historical references other than those compatible with the DESIGN CHARACTER are discouraged. B.7.3 Buildings at corners can have special roof shapes in order to emphasize their corner location. B.7.4 A varied roofline should be a strong design element because it adds interest to a building's silhouette. B.7.5 Variations in rooflines can include gables, dormers and well-defined parapets. Offsets in the roofline break up the mass of the roof and are encouraged. B.7.6 Roof overhangs at pedestrian entries provide protection for shoppers and are encouraged. B.7.7 Roofing materials shall be of a color and material consistent with the architectural character of the building and should convey a sense of permanence and quality. B.7.8 Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be concealed from public view on all sides by screening in a manner consistent with the character of the building. B.7.9 Gutters are recommended in and may be required on some buildings. All gutters and downspouts shall be designed as a continuous architectural design feature. Exposed gutters and downspouts shall be colored or painted to blend in with the surface to which they are attached. All drainage pipes connected to downspouts must be concealed from the view of neighboring properties. In addition, this drainage must tie into the site storm water management system. Prefinished metal gutters, scuppers and painted metal downspouts are acceptable roof accessory materials for Elk Ridge Center. B.7.10 Slate, concrete tiles, wood simulated shakes, composition roofing (with at least a 25-year warranty) and preformed metal roofing and textured metal with a matte finish are acceptable 12 ELK RIDGE CENTER