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yy Downtown Cen#erv � I � aster Plan eelm - P ,yo VI 1 one's memory of their experience in the C. I. c. District Overview downtown will be made at this five foot In addition to the public open space, the perspective. master plan identifies two distinct districts that are available for private development. Architectural Guidelines define the desired Each of these districts will have its own quality standards that are expected for all unique character, mix and intensity of use, components within each district. They thus each is defined by a unique guideline. establish the foundation of the architectural The districts are intended to work together vision of the downtown. They may vary as a part of the whole, to compliment one somewhat from one district to the next but another. The districts are: they will strive to establish the guiding principles for the design of individualMixed-Use Corridors components of the plan so they will work The Mixed-Use Corridors provide the together as parts of the whole. The broadest variety and highest intensity of Architectural Guidelines will not be development within the downtown. The prescriptive. The use of elements and Standards will require both vertically and detailing that reflect French Canadian style horizontally integrated mix of uses will be suggested, while the layout and containing multi-level retail as well as office architectural features will recognize current and residential uses over ground floor retail retail and commercial uses. uses. Standards will also require public open spaces, streets, sidewalks, plazas, etc. Architectural Guidelines will address that encourage and promote pedestrian individual aspects of design in hopes of activity. establishing standards for quality and good design that can be applied to any style of Downtown Neighborhood design. In no order of importance, the The Downtown Neighborhood is reserved for Architectural Guidelines will deal with such low-density and mid-rise housing. The things as: scale and context; proportion and district will allow the integration of service massing; articulation; materials and color; and/or restaurant related retail space that is craftsmanship/detailing; signage; integrated into the ground floor of residential streetscape and pedestrian environment; buildings. and sustainability. A more detailed description of each of the As the guidelines move from the general to two districts appears in the following the specific, the Architectural Guidelines sections of this guideline. establish separate goals for each district that regulate some or all of the major building C. II. Standard for Private and site components listed below: Development; Mixed-Use Corridors Building Character and Expression C. II. a. District Overview: Mixed-Use Scale, Proportion & Height Corridors Windows & Doors The overarching objective of the Standards Materials for Private Development for theMixed-Use Streetscape Corridors is to create a unique opportunity to focus on the creation of a contemporary, C. I. b. Review and Approvals Process innovative, new urban development pattern See proposed zoning. that promotes richness and variety in the built environment. January 4, 2006 Page 20 of 34 23