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Therefore, the Mixed -Use Corridors will <br />provide the broadest variety, highest density <br />and greatest intensity of development within <br />the Downtown Area. Both vertical and <br />horizontal integration of uses will be <br />required as well as elements promoting <br />pedestrian circulation within the district. <br />Major retailers, supporting services, lifestyle <br />and impulse retailers and their related <br />parking facilities will be encouraged to <br />locate in multi-level, Mixed -Use and <br />interconnected buildings. In addition to this <br />vital mix, the guidelines for the Mixed -Use <br />Corridors will describe the qualities and <br />character of a desired 'urban form' within <br />the Mixed -Use Corridors. Compact buildings <br />and high-density blocks that define this <br />district must include continuous built edges <br />that relate directly to streets and sidewalks. <br />The Mixed -Use Corridors must incorporate <br />innovative parking strategies that support <br />the mix of uses and that provide convenient <br />access to shopping destinations, restaurant <br />and entertainment venues. Together these <br />elements will create a core area that is the <br />center of activity — the place to see and to <br />be seen within the Downtown Area. <br />These objectives require that the majority of <br />buildings front on primary streets and <br />pedestrian thoroughfares that may be part <br />of any redevelopment plan and may <br />connect to or relate to public open spaces. <br />Parking and service areas should be <br />located internal to or on the sides of <br />buildings, away from view. Pedestrian <br />access to the retail fronts of buildings is <br />critically important. Mid -block access from <br />parking is highly encouraged. <br />A mix of uses within individual blocks, <br />including retail, restaurant and residential, <br />will further enhance this model and promote <br />activity throughout much of the day and <br />evening hours. Site development guidelines <br />include the following: <br />Downtown Centerville <br />Master Plan & Development Guidelines <br />Characteristics: Mixed -Use Corridors <br />• The ground floor of all buildings will be <br />limited to retail and restaurant uses only. <br />They will be designed with storefronts, <br />entrances, windows and related <br />streetscapes that encourage the greatest <br />level of pedestrian circulation and traffic <br />as is possible. <br />Ancillary uses, such as service and <br />delivery spaces will be allowed but <br />located away from pedestrian oriented <br />storefronts. <br />High-density housing and office uses on <br />the upper floors are encouraged. Except <br />for entry lobbies, pure office uses and <br />pure residential uses will be prohibited <br />from the ground floor of buildings in this <br />district; <br />Surface parking is to be confined to <br />shared or municipal parking facilities. <br />Quick -stop parking needs such as dry <br />cleaners and coffee shops or parallel <br />parking on public or private streets also <br />be encouraged but will be reviewed or <br />considered on an individual basis. <br />Building Placement and Setbacks: <br />Mixed -Use Corridors <br />• Buildings should be located at the build - <br />to lines (zero setback), but allow <br />January 4, 2006 Page 21 of 34 <br />