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Area 1 : Architectural •Guidelines: Improvements By Order Of Priority: 11 IP Building Facade Improvements along Payne Avenue I____ • Windows and Doors #1 II II t Whenever possible, windows should be opened up for views II Elements for Architectural Standards derive from the f�. onto Payne Avenue. Dividingthe large spans of glass with historic building context of the late 19th-century ) Yn g p II commercial buildings, particularly within the area of ' . +y� painted wood/metal mullions adds both interest and the Payne Avenue from Whitall Street to Lawson Avenue. perception of a larger window with less actual glass. gT ,, Windows create interest and generate more business. 1 ._ Five key architectural elements are prevalent. The __ A " 4 ■ Awnings #2 1 architecture of any Main Street distinguishes it from Awnings provide solar relief, color interest and weather 1 any other area. Concern for the preservation and protection. In addition, they help define the building facade. 1 redirection of significant existing and new Awnings also bring a large building down to pedestrian scale, development will focus on the following five • , —r making the business more inviting.Awnings are an important 1 architectural elements in their order of importance for historic amenity to any building. 1 improvement: • Exterior Lighting #3 1 • i Lighting is necessary for many reasons including building 1.Windows and Doors r 1.Awnings safety, sign visibility at night, crime prevention, and 2b 3.Exterior Lighting ' accentuate building details. Lighting is the perfect accent to 1 4.Building Materials&Color •-, any building and creates a positive atmosphere in the 4.Signage evening. A well-lit building is a safer building to patronize. • Building Materials & Color #4 In an effort to provide direction to owners of Enhancing the historic character and highlightingclassic significant buildings on Payne Avenue as well as Ga@la'�MP 7 architectural details are important onPayne Avenue. directing future development, we have assembled a Building materials should be consistent with original building I set of guidelines devoted to exterior facade elements. MI* - palette including brick, stone veneer,wood trim, and stucco. It is critical to preserve and, where possible, return �r Non-original cladding should be removed from buildings. buildings to their original construction character._ 1 Historic preservation is the key of these architectural • Signage #5 i guidelines and one of the goals of Payne Avenue's .' '144 ✓t In keeping with the scale and historic context of the 1 Main Street Program. j : A . ftiz. . ;:eK buildings,signage should be compatible with the scale of the a building, be surface mounted, and lit with point lighting. Cabinet lights,vertical signs,billboards,and signs displaying . a vendor's logo,(such as soda-pop)should all be avoided. Design Improvement Strategy—A Guide Plan for Historic Payne Avenue 117 :G;,• �.5.^rxeJ�a{g�.r ; 41'1,, S+ec�.� 'hy'}t'1 z -,..e..-7•'4,,:i L; e._.-_,-,.. _.______. _.______._ _--__..�_— ---- _ .. _ .- f . .4.f.:';.,` III • III