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Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines 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. Each of these districts will have its own Architectural Guidelines define the desired unique character, mix and intensity of use, quality standards that are expected for all thus each is defined by a unique guideline. components within each district. They The districts are intended to work together establish the foundation of the architectural as a part of the whole, to compliment one vision of the downtown. They may vary another. The districts are: somewhat from one district to the next but they will strive to establish the guiding Mixed-Use Corridors principles for the design of individual The Mixed-Use Corridors provide the components of the plan so they will work broadest variety and highest intensity of together as parts of the whole. The development within the downtown. The Architectural Guidelines will not be Standards will require both vertically and prescriptive. The use of elements and horizontally integrated mix of uses detailing that reflect French Canadian style containing multi-level retail as well as office will be suggested, while the layout and and residential uses over ground floor retail architectural features will recognize current uses. Standards will also require public retail and commercial uses. open spaces, streets, sidewalks, plazas, etc. that encourage and promote pedestrian Architectural Guidelines will address activity. individual aspects of design in hopes of establishing standards for quality and good Downtown Neighborhood design that can be applied to any style of The Downtown Neighborhood is reserved for design. In no order of importance, the low-density and mid-rise housing. The Architectural Guidelines will deal with such district will allow the integration of service things as: scale and context; proportion and and/or restaurant related retail space that is massing; articulation; materials and color; integrated into the ground floor of residential craftsmanship/detailing; signage; buildings. streetscape and pedestrian environment; and sustainability. A more detailed description of each of the two districts appears in the following As the guidelines move from the general to sections of this guideline. the specific, the Architectural Guidelines establish separate goals for each district that C. II. Standard for Private regulate some or all of the major building Development; Mixed-Use Corridors and site components listed below: 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 the Mixed-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