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closer since the initial proposal, the presence of the drive aisle make locating it nearer to the street impossible. 2. Fagade treatment shall be carried around all sides. Architectural elements such as, but not limited to, windows, shutters, awnings, doors, masonry exterior veneers, cornice detailing, window casings, and other architectural details should demonstrate consistency on all sides of the structure that are reasonably visible to the general public. Plain flat walls shall not be permitted when viewable from the public right-of-way or public areas. This requirement is met by the proposed application. I To avoid long unbroken expanses and to increase visual interest from the street, buildings of more than 40 feet in width shall be divided into smaller increments (between 20 and 40 feet) through articulation of the facades to convey the impression of individually -constructed small storefronts or, in the case of housing, housing units. This can be achieved through the combination of the following techniques: This requirement is met by the proposed application. In addition to the sides of the building that are fronting the street, the applicant has also provided architectural articulation on the west side of the building since it will be exposed to the street until building 2 is completed. 4. Awnings or overhangs shall be provided at entryways to provide shelter from the sun and rain. The awnings shall be opaque so as not to create a glowing effect with lights under the awnings. Awnings shall be constructed of durable, protective, and water repellant material; however, plastic or fiberglass awnings shall not be permitted. This requirement is met by the proposed application. Awnings are shown over all doors and windows. Awnings are made of a prefinished metal. 5. Any multi-level building shall distinguish the ground floor level from the upper floors by use of any or a combination of these techniques: an intermediate cornice, line, difference in building materials or details, awnings trellis or arcade, special window details, or brick corbels or quoins. A strong base and top for multi -story buildings shall be established; middle layers shall be simpler. Detail shall be an integral part of the architecture rather than a series of applied elements. This requirement does not apply. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for June 3, 2009 Section 1325.05 Subd. 8 — Additional Design Stan.ards in the B2 and B3 Districts Page 2 of 11