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DRAFT May 15, 2015 Section 7: Building Design Standards TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 80 Figure 7-5 Images showing examples of shading along sidewalks 7.6 Gateway Overlay District: Given the visual importance of certain entrances and gateways to the site, advanced architectural elements or landscaping features are required to be provided for properties within the Gateway Overlay District as identified on the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). (a) Properties within the Town Center, Retail Mixed-Use, or Office Mixed-Use Districts shall meet the following standards for the Gateway Overlay District: i. Corner buildings located at a street intersection must incorporate a tower feature as part of the building (see Section 6.1(b)(ii) for specifications and restrictions). ii. Principal building structures shall have a minimum of 75 percent of the required primary building materials listed in Section 7.4(a)(i). iii. Commercial developments greater than 10 acres in size shall provide a prominent gateway monument at the entrance to the development with integrated landscaping. (g) Properties within the Flex Office or Neighborhood Transition Districts shall meet the following standards for the Gateway Overlay District: i. A landscaped buffer with a minimum width of 20’ shall be provided along all frontages on public streets. ii. Landscaped buffers shall include a diversity of landscaping materials, including shade, evergreen, and/or ornamental trees, shrubs, and annual and perennial plants. Landscaping shall be a minimum of 50 percent opaque at maturity. 7.6 (a) Given the visual importance of certain entrances and gateways to the site, advanced architectural elements or landscaping features are required to be provided for properties within the Gateway Overlay District as identified on the Regulating Plan (Attachment 1). These features shall be reviewed and approved by the JDA. A minimum of one of the following items must be provided to satisfy the requirements of the Gateway Overlay District: i. Prominent tower feature as part of the building (see Section 6.1(b)(ii) for specifications and restrictions); ii. Enhanced landscaping; iii. Entry monument or structure; or iv. Public art. 7.7 Design of Automobile Related Building and Site Elements (a) Where permitted under Section 4 of this Code, drive-through lanes, auto service bays, and gas station canopies for commercial uses shall not be located with frontage along any Pedestrian Priority Frontage. Drive-through lanes may be permitted along Pedestrian-Friendly or Spine Road frontages only if the property has no General or Alley frontage. Drive-through lanes, auto service bays, and gas station canopies shall be hidden behind a 3 feet high Street Screen along both Pedestrian-Friendly and General frontages (see illustrations below). The Street Screen shall be made up of (i)