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one's memory of their experience in the <br />downtown will be made at this five foot <br />perspective. <br />Downtown Centerville <br />Master Plan & Development Guidelines <br />C. I. c. District Overview <br />In addition to the public open space, the <br />master plan identifies two distinct districts <br />that are available for private development. <br />Each of these districts will have its own <br />Architectural Guidelines define the desired unique character, mix and intensity of use, <br />quality standards that are expected for all thus each is defined by a unique guideline. <br />components within each district. They The districts are intended to work together <br />establish the foundation of the architectural as a part of the whole, to complement one <br />vision of the downtown. They may vary another. The districts are: <br />somewhat from one district to the next but <br />they will strive to establish the guiding <br />principles for the design of individual <br />components of the plan so they will work <br />together as parts of the whole. The <br />Architectural Guidelines will not be <br />prescriptive. The use of elements and <br />detailing that reflect French Canadian style <br />will be suggested, while the layout and <br />architectural features will recognize current <br />retail and commercial uses. <br />Architectural Guidelines will address <br />individual aspects of design in hopes of <br />establishing standards for quality and good <br />design that can be applied to any style of <br />design. In no order of importance, the <br />Architectural Guidelines will deal with such <br />things as: scale and context; proportion and <br />massing; articulation; materials and color; <br />craftsmanship/detailing; signage; streetscape <br />and pedestrian environment; and <br />sustainability. <br />As the guidelines move from the general to the <br />specific, the Architectural Guidelines establish <br />separate goals for each district that regulate <br />some or all of the major building and site <br />components listed below: <br />Building Character and Expression <br />Scale, Proportion & Height <br />Windows & Doors <br />Materials,Str <br />eetscape <br />C. I. b. Review and Approvals Process <br />See proposed zoning. <br />Mixed -Use Corridors (M-1) <br />The Mixed -Use Corridors provide the broadest <br />variety and highest intensity of development <br />M- the downtown. The Standards will require <br />both vertically and horizontally integrated mix <br />of uses containing multi -level retail as well as <br />office and residential uses over ground floor <br />retail uses. Standards will also require public <br />open spaces, streets, sidewalks, plazas, etc. <br />that encourage and promote pedestrian <br />activity. <br />Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) <br />The Downtown Neighborhood is reserved for <br />low -density and mid -rise housing. The district <br />will allow the integration of service and/or <br />restaurant related retail space that is <br />integrated into the ground floor of residential <br />buildings. <br />A more detailed description of each of the <br />two districts appears in the following <br />sections of this guideline. <br />C. II. Standard for Private <br />Development; Mixed -Use Corridors <br />C. II. a. District Overview: Mixed -Use <br />Corridors <br />The overarching objective of the Standards <br />for Private Development for the Mixed -Use <br />Corridors is to create a unique opportunity <br />to focus on the creation of a contemporary, <br />innovative, new urban development pattern <br />that promotes richness and variety in the built <br />environment. <br />January 4, 2006 Page 20 of 30 <br />