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• Siding is not allowed(vinyl, metal, special pavements,interesting concrete wood)except as a complimentary use. tinting or scoring patterns,additional plantings,ornamental fencing and other • Encourage the use of mostly brick or features(note,however,that simpler is comparable alternative; minimum better and too much clutter Is a requirement of 50%of non-glazed wall negative). area. C. IV. Review and Approvals Process • Metal and wood components are Development within the Downtown Area will acceptable as a complimentary use. generally consist of a subdivision and site • Accommodate changes in material as plan. In these cases,the applicant will follow follows—return 8 foot minimum at side the normal subdivision and site plan walls and avoid terminating in the same requirements of the City subject to the plane. submittal requirements contained herein. For subdivisions,expansion or fagade • Encourage overhead projections, either replacement of existing buildings,the review as a specific building component or as piss will include sketch plan review, permanentftemporary canopies. preliminary plat,and final plat. Existing businesses wishing to perform routine • Avoid overly complex or arbitrary use of maintenance such as window or door materials. replacement or renovate a minor portion of their structure without adding square • Include smaller scale elements, variety footage are subject to existing codes and of materials and careful detailing to will not be required to adhere to the support street level activities and development guidelines. For site plans,the enhance the pedestrian experience. review process will include a preliminary site plan and final site plan. Streetscape: Downtown Neighborhood a.Sketch Plan Review • Provide gracious sidewalk design to 1• Pre-meeting with City Staff Prior to invite pedestrian traffic. making an official subdivision application to the City for development of a parcel within • Install street trees to frame the street the Downtown Area,the applicant shall and provide shade. meet with City Staff to present the proposed development. City staff shall review the • Provide street lighting that meets all development with all relevant ordinances safety standards and design criteria, and ensure compatibility with the Downtown Area intent,Master Plan and Development while creating a unique character for this district. Guidelines for the Downtown Area. 2.A sketch plan shall be prepared in • Explore street light spacing, height and accordance with the regulations of this a variety of fixture type that would Chapter and the applicant shall submit the support proposed mix of uses and plan to the Zoning Administrator for review activities. and comment,to ensure compliance with the Downtown Area Master Plan and • Explore a range of options for Development Guidelines,the Downtown streetscape improvements including Area and other City codes and regulations. January 4,2006 Page 30 of 34