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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-07 P & Z Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORK SESSION AGENDA Tuesday, October 7, 2025 6:30 p.m. Meeting Live Streamed at: https://northmetrotv.com/centerville-stream/ WORK SESSION (6:30 PM) I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. ITEMS FOR DICUSSION 1. Met Council Requirements for Density and 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2. Downtown Redevelopment Guidelines III. ADJOURNMENT 1 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 2, 2025 Planning and Zoning II.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Imagine 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Guidance BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission will receive information from the Met Council on density and the upcoming 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. See the staff report for additional information. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Discussion. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: Aye Nay Staff Report Other (specify) ____________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 2 3 4 The Decadal Update Introduction to the Metropolitan Council, Imagine 2050, System Statements, and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Oct 2025 5 History, Authority, and Organizational Metropolitan Council Structure 1 6 History and duties of the Council The Council was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1967. ¤In response to rapid and fragmented development, State legislators created the Council to coordinate the Ðorderly and economical developmentÑ of the 7-county metropolitan area. ¤Balance regional and local interests. Metropolitan Council The primary duties of the Council today ¤Managing regional wastewater services ¤Operating Metro TransitÓs bus & rail system ¤Issuing rental assistance ¤Drafting long-range plans, establishing regional policy 2 ¤Maintaining the regional parks system 7 Metropolitan Council Authority ¤Planning for three regional systems ¤Wastewater ¤Transportation ¤Parks ¤Developing housing, land use, and climate policy to guide development Metropolitan Council ¤Creating a regional development guide every ten years ¤Serving as the Metropolitan Planning Organization ¤Providing transit and wastewater services 3 8 Regional and Local Planning Metropolitan Council 4 9 Twin Cities Metropolitan Region ¤7 counties ¤181 cities and townships ¤3 major rivers ¤Over 3 million people today Metropolitan Council ¤Projected growth of +657,000 people by 2050 5 10 Why Regional Planning? Metropolitan Council 6 11 10-year Regional Planning Metropolitan Council Cycle 7 12 Regional Development Guide Description ¤Outlines regional vision for the next 20 years ¤Updated every 10 years ¤Identifies planning priorities and sets policies for orderly and economic growth of the region Content Metropolitan Council ¤Local and regional forecasts ¤Land use policies ¤System and policy plans for each regional system ¤Transportation ¤Water Resources Management ¤Parks ¤Housing Policy Plan 8 13 System Statements Purpose ¤Individualized for the local unit of government Visions, Values and Goals Land Use and Forecasts ¤Includes forecasted growth and general development expectations Regional Parks and Trails Transportation ¤Provides each local unit of government with Water Resources key changes to the regional plan Metropolitan Council ¤Systems plan considerations affecting the community ¤Required by the MLPA (Minn, Stat. 473.856) 9 14 Long-Range Forecasts Regional Forecasts ¤Major update of region-and local-level forecasts at start of decennial planning cycle ¤Identifies when, where, and how much growth is expected in the region over the next 30 years ¤Population, households, and jobs Metropolitan Council Local Forecasts ¤Allocation of regional forecast to cities and townships ¤Describes geographic pattern of expected growth ¤The Council coordinates with local governments to adjust as needed 10 15 CentervilleÓs Long-Range Forecasts Metropolitan Council 11 16 Metropolitan Urban Service Area Metropolitan Council 12 17 Imagine 2050 Community Designations Metropolitan Urban Service Area Urban Urban Edge Suburban Suburban Edge Metropolitan Council Rural Service Area Rural Center Diversified Rural Rural Residential Agricultural 13 18 CentervilleÓs Community Designations Metropolitan Urban Service Area Metropolitan Council Rural Service Area 14 19 Imagine 2050 Residential Density Residential Density ¤Plan for development to support forecasted growth at appropriate densities as articulated in the land use policies by community designation. Metropolitan Council ¤Maintain, replace, or expand local facilities and infrastructure to meet growth and development needs. ¤Average minimum and maximum densities apply to all areas guided to support forecasted growth within the planning period 15 20 Local Comprehensive Plans Zoning Ordinances The Role of the Plan Subdivision ¤Set the communityÓs vision Official Controls Ordinances ¤Guide growth and development Capital Improvement Plan ¤Identify key issues and strategies to address them Comprehensive Metropolitan Council Small Area Studies ¤Provides reasoning for Plan public facilities plans/budgets Feasibility Studies ¤Provides guidance for decision-making Implementation New Programs Actions Update Ordinances 16 21 Local Planning Handbook The One-Stop-Shop for Comprehensive Individual Planning Community Pages ¤Designed to support communities with the update of Checklist of Dynamic their localcomprehensiveplans. Minimum Maps Requirements ¤Clear guidance on minimum requirements and how to meetthem ¤Tools, maps, resources, and technicalassistance Metropolitan Council Tools ¤To help meet minimum requirements ¤To get more out of their local planning process Affected Status ¤To help with a variety of planning issues of Jurisdictions Tracking interest to communitiesacross the region List ¤Community-specific information andchecklists Online ¤Training and resources beyond the Submittal minimumrequirements Portal 17 22 Community Pages-Individualized Resources Metropolitan Council 18 23 Water Resources Planning Tools Providing guidance and supporting collaboration for local plan updates ¤ÐHow toÑ guidance for completing minimum requirements ¤Templates for water-related plan content, including a water chapter template Metropolitan Council ¤Best practices and example ordinances and water planningcomponents ¤Conferences and workshops, including joint event with DNR on local water supply plan updates ¤Convening subregional planning groups 19 24 Transportation planning resources Topic-based assistance for minimum requirements ¤Roadways ¤Transit ¤Biking/Pedestrian ¤Freight and Aviation Planning beyond the minimums Metropolitan Council ¤Integrated connections to equity & environmental justice and climate & natural systems ¤TOD Guide Update ¤Travel Demand Management strategies and approaches 20 25 Natural Systems Planning Tools Providing a natural systems regional planning framework A mapping tool will help citiesmeet theirrequirements by connecting data to planning concepts. Metropolitan Council A story map will provide context for the mapping tool. Natural systems strategies will be part of the climate action toolkit. Natural Systems Planning Tool Demo: Natural-systems-mapping-tool-test 21 26 GHG Emissions Reduction Tool ¤The tool will have a greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions inventory for Meeting new each community climaterequirements ¤It will also allow communities to project the emissions impacts of GHG reduction strategies Metropolitan Council 22 27 Climate Action Toolkit Profiling example climate actions ¤Purpose: Provide a technical resource to assist localgovernment partners in identifying climate actions fortheircomprehensive plans ¤Toolkit of climate actions covering all required mitigation and adaptation sectors,detailing: ¤Action impact ¤Case studies or examples Metropolitan Council ¤Environmental justice considerations ¤Ease of implementation ¤Additional resources 23 28 2026 Î2028PlanIt Program: Comprehensive planning technical assistance Webinars Workshops Metropolitan Council Conference Tutorials/Demos NewsBlasts 24 29 Dğźƌ͵/ĻķĻƩĬĻƩŭθƒĻƷĭ͵ƭƷğƷĻ͵ƒƓ͵ǒƭЏЊЋΏЍБАΏЊЋЉЎ Dğźƌ͵/ĻķĻƩĬĻƩŭθƒĻƷĭ͵ƭƷğƷĻ͵ƒƓ͵ǒƭ Gail Cederberg Metropolitan Council Chair, District 11 (612) 487-1205 Gail.Cederberg@metc.state.mn.us Emma Dvorak Senior Planner, Local Planning Assistance, District 11 (651) 602-1399 Emma.Dvorak@metc.state.mn.us 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: September 2, 2025 Planning and Zoning II.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Downtown Redevelopment Guidelines BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission will have a discussion about the Downtown Redevelopment Master Plan Guidelines. Please see the attached staff report for additional information. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Discussion. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: Aye Nay Staff Report Other (specify) ____________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 71 72 73 Master Plan & Development Guidelines for Downtown Centerville Prepared for The Centerville Downtown Redevelopment Task Force Prepared By Damon Farber Associates Benshoof & Associates KKE Architects, Inc. Adopted by City Council January 11, 2006 Revised by City Council Î 2020 Revised by City Council October 25, 2023 74 Revised by City Council January 22, 2025 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Table of Contents A. IntroductionÈ ........................................................................................... 3 B. Systems GuidelinesÈ .............................................................................. 9 C. Standards for Private DevelopmentÈ .................................................... 19 January 4, 2006 Page 1 of 30 75 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Downtown Redevelopment Task Force Members: Kevin Amundsen Rick Terway Bill Bisek Mike Thinesen Jenny Dosch Tom Wood Jennifer Klennert Mayor Mary Capra Tom Lee John Meyer, City Financial Dir. D. Love Dallas Larson, City Administrator Mark Pangell Consultant Team: Damon Farber Associates Benshoof & Associates KKE Architects, Inc. 923 Nicollet Mall, Suite 200 10417 Excelsior Blvd, Suite 2 300 First Avenue N. Mpls, MN 55402 Hopkins, MN 55343 Mpls, MN 55401 web: www.damonfarber.com web: www.benshoof.com web: www.kke.com ph: 612.332.7522 ph: 952.238.1667 ph: 612.332.4200 We would like to thank the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force, the many concerned citizens, business owners, City Staff, County Staff and local politicians who contributed their time and ideas to the Master Plan. It is the dedication and hard work of such individuals that make Centerville a thriving community today and will provide vision for its future. January 4, 2006 Page 2 of 30 76 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines A. INTRODUCTION A.I. Intent of the Master Plan & Development Guidelines The Downtown Area Master Plan & Development Guidelines propose recommendations that will reinforce and guide public/private investment in a manner that will strengthen the viability of the area and recommend Downtown Centerville as a community destination of the highest quality. The Master Plan is intended to guide the form and character of development within downtown for the next twenty years. In the summer of 2005, Damon Farber Traditional Mixed-Use Downtown Associates was commissioned by the City of Centerville to lead a community task force to Mixed-Use neighborhood and downtown prepare a master plan, a set of design area. guidelines and zoning amendments. The purpose of the Master Plan & Development ¤ A framework of transportation Guidelines is to establish an appropriate improvements needed to support the framework for future redevelopment of redevelopment of the area and to create downtown as a vibrant Mixed-Use appropriate levels of parking as well as destination, to incorporate: vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access to the downtown. ¤ A set of design standards to guide the architectural quality of new development within the downtown area. While subject to the following regulations and guidelines, the plan layout shall be flexible to respond to physical site constraints, end usersÓ needs, community desires and a changing market. The market analysis performed by the McCombs Group in the fall of 2005 helped to Looking South on Centerville Road at Main Street define the overall quantity of retail, commercial and residential that could occur ¤ An overall vision for redevelopment within the next twenty years. of the area, including the pattern, form and character of new development and open The market analysis projects that the City of space in the interest of creating a cohesive Centerville will be able to sustain a total of 230,700 square feet of merchandise and January 4, 2006 Page 3 of 30 77 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines A Master Plan Concept and Development services including but not limited to Guidelines would allow for this kind of restaurants, specialty stores, clothing creative flexibility. The Guidelines set retailers, coffee shops, physicianÓs offices, standards for urban design relationships that insurance offices, bank, daycare and ensure the scale and character of personal services. The Market Analysis also redevelopment that the community expects, predicts that the City of Centerville will be while still allowing the developer to arrive at well served by the addition of approximately creative solutions that meet their financial 450 additional higher density residential units. requirements and the needs of the end users. The uses and square footages shown on the Master Plan are based on this analysis with consideration of the appropriate uses to occur within the downtown area and transitions into the surrounding neighborhoods. The Master plan directs the design of the street and open space network and provides flexibility with the individual block layout and dispersion of housing types to meet City statutes, regulations and guidelines within. A.II Master Plan Improved Pedestrian Environment A number of goals emerged during the initial meetings with downtown land owners, the The intent of the Downtown Master Plan is general public, the Downtown Task Force and to provide a comfortable, safe, Mixed-Use through the analysis of existing conditions and community with emphasis on pedestrian upon review of the Market Analysis conducted oriented streetscapes, diverse housing by the McCombs Group. options, adequate open space and quality architecture. The goals were developed with an eye towards providing the development More specifically, the Guidelines are community with a clear and concise intended to: understanding of the communitiesÓ vision for the downtown. The vision includes the desire ¤ Ensure the compatible integration of to incorporate the History of Centerville into retail, office and residential uses. the redevelopment. ¤ Maintain a scale and form of A system was needed to set standards for the development that emphasizes sensitivity to overall project but also to allow enough the pedestrian environment and existing flexibility for developers to tailor their neighborhoods nearby. individual projects within the downtown area towards the needs of the end users. ¤ Ensure the compatible integration of a variety of housing types, including townhouses, medium density and density residential. January 4, 2006 Page 4 of 30 78 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines appropriate design standards. A range of housing types will be available in ¤ Minimize the impact of automobiles into downtown, each meeting high design the setting through strategies such a shared standards. Centerville will meet the parkingÑ, in which adjacent land uses having challenge of managing growth while different peak-hour parking demands can enhancing the historic small town flavor, share parking facilities. safety and strong sense of community that has attracted people to live here.Ñ ¤ Improve access to and from County State Aid Highways 14 and 21. - Task Force Vision Statement ¤ Achieve Ðtraffic calmingÑ benefits History of Centerville through: an integrated street network, Centerville has a rich French-Canadian provision of options for traffic flow, the history with the first white settlers arriving to design of streets with adequate width, and the area in the 1840Ós. They were trappers the provision of on-street parking. coming to the area for the abundant wildlife. Prior to the white settlers moving into the area ¤ Provide for public open space that uses the Dakota Indians lived here in the 1600s storm water treatment ponds as a visual and and 1700s. At that time, this area was recreational amenity to the project. covered with dense woodlands and many square miles of marshes, lakes, and ¤ Ensure the compatibility of buildings with waterways. The Dakotas abandoned their respect to the specific character of their settlement in the late 1700's, but returned immediate context within each district. annually to harvest wild rice. ¤ Encourage active ground floor uses, such Soon after, families from Canada arrived and as restaurants, shops and services, to settled here because it reminded them of animate the street within the Mixed-Use their former homeland. Several descendants Corridors portion of the area. of these original settlers still live in Centerville. ¤ Develop a better connection between downtown and Centerville Lake The city was officially established on August 11, 1857, when Minnesota was still a territory. The task force developed a vision statement At that time Centerville was known as for the entire project that will guide the Centerville Township and encompassed the development of the plan and aid in the current City of Centerville and the City of Lino evaluation of development proposals. Lakes. The downtown area of Centerville was originally known as the French Section. ÐCenterville will continue to be a small German immigrants settled farther to the west town and will be a safe community where in what is now part of the City of Lino Lakes. people know their neighbors. The historic The pioneers cleared the land for farming and fabric of the downtown and the agriculture soon followed. Residents formed surrounding neighborhood provide a the Church of St. Genevieve of Paris. strong sense of place and pride for The Downtown Redevelopment Task Force residents. Residents will be able to walk to wanted to build off of CentervilleÓs history with downtown through a well-connected trail an emphasis on our uniqueness of having the system. CentervilleÓs historic downtown downtown still standing, but all of will offer a mix of uses, with the small town character preserved by January 4, 2006 Page 5 of 30 79 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines A.III Purpose. What are Development the building have been greatly modified and Guidelines? no longer meet the criteria for registration as a The primary purpose of Development National Historic site. With this knowledge the Guidelines is to set basic parameters, Downtown Redevelopment Task Force felt the describe preferences and design intent. necessity to build off our heritage in the These guidelines serve as a framework within redesign plans for the downtown area. which creative design can occur. Development Guidelines are established to You will see the French-Canadian reflection ensure that public and private development in the design plan with great detail given to projects implement the Goals, Objectives, iron work and building design reflective of turn Policies and Character envisioned by the of the century Canadian architecture. community. The Guidelines provide a framework to: ¤ Enhance the quality of the built environment; ¤ Achieve quality contextual design ¤ Achieve design that implements the vision of each district in which the property is located, thereby promoting an identity for the downtown; ¤ Encourage a diversity of architectural styles that incorporate historic architectural Quality Residential Architecture elements and materials previously used downtown; Districts The project area is broken into two unique ¤ Provide design flexibility instead of districts that relate directly to each other. aesthetic control; The Mixed-Use Corridors and the Downtown Neighborhood district form the ¤ Create a unique pedestrian-oriented primary development opportunities within environment; and; the area. The Mixed Use Corridors correspond to the M-1 Zoning District and ¤ Provide investor and property owner the Downtown Neighborhood district confidence through design continuity. corresponds to the M-2 Zoning District. The Development Guidelines encompass the The Mixed-Use Corridors will provide primarily above goals through standards for new retail uses on the first floor with housing or construction that regulate site design, office uses above. It will become a pedestrian building placement and building design. friendly town center and community destination. Lastly, the Guidelines establish standards for seven important systems. The Guidelines The Downtown Neighborhood will provide a include an explanation of the general and range housing styles and choices for specific design principles promoted by each everyone from empty nesters to young aspect of the guidelines, professionals. January 4, 2006 Page 6 of 30 80 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Transportation Systems Storm Water as well as a variety of images describing Systems appropriate design solutions to implement Utilities Mix of Uses those principles. This approach values Parking Strategy creativity and allows for numerous design solutions for any particular project. The City The Second document, Standards for Private Administrator and Planning and Zoning Development is intended to provide guidance Commission are responsible for the to the private developers as they take administration of the Development Guidelines. responsibility for individual components within Projects in the Downtown Area must comply the Master Plan. It will help assure that the with the Development Guidelines, as well as private development that takes place in the the provisions of the City Code and Downtown Area will fulfill the CityÓs goals and compliance will be determined during the site objectives for the area. plan review and PUD process. The Standards for Private Development deal with the two individual districts within the Master Plan and the individual buildings within those districts. Well Detailed Buildings A. IV Application The format and content of these guidelines are specifically tailored for use as a reference workbook. They are organized into two separate documents that are intended to be used by two different audiences, the Systems Guidelines and the Standards for Private Development. The first document, Systems Guidelines provides design guidance for all elements of the public infrastructure. It outlines issues and provides design standards that apply to the entire Downtown Area. It is intended as an attachment to the Master Plan Document itself. The Systems Guidelines describe the seven distinct items of the overall infrastructure framework: Context Improved Public Infrastructure Open Space January 4, 2006 Page 7 of 30 81 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Downtown Centerville Master Plan January 4, 2006 Page 8 of 30 82 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines standalone district within the City; instead it B. Systems Guidelines will be a part of, and connect with, a variety of local, city-wide and regional systems. Systems Guidelines describe the elements Each development project, whether a single of the public infrastructure. The System building, one lot, or a series of blocks, must Guidelines outline issues and provides provide reasonable links to these systems as guidance for standards that apply to the entire a primary design objective. Downtown Area. It is intended as an attachment to the Master Plan Document Guideline Recommendations itself. The Systems Guidelines will deal with To ensure that the Downtown Area takes the seven distinct items of the overall full advantage of local and regional infrastructure framework: systems, development should: Context ¤ Provide safe, easily recognized Open Space connections to city and regional trail Transportation Systems systems; Storm Water Systems Utilities ¤ Support increased use of transit services Mix of Uses Parking by maintenance of existing service to St. Strategy Paul and strengthen service to Minneapolis for residents; These seven items represent the overall organizing elements that give shape and ¤ Tie into, and improve, the utility network; form to the public elements of the Master Plan. Presumably, they will be adopted by ¤ Integrate with and complement the the City as part of the Master Plan, will existing (and future) street framework; become part of City policy and will be implemented by the City or with City ¤ Become an integral part of the city and participation before or concurrently with the county drainage/storm water management work of private developers. The Systems plan; Guidelines will create the framework within which the private parcels are allowed to be ¤ Parks and open space will be easily developed. They will prescribe Development accessible to all Downtown Area residents, Standards for all above ground, visible visitors, people who work here and also for elements of the public infrastructure the citizens of Centerville and the including street and roadway design, surrounding area. streetscape and landscape design, pedestrian spaces, connectivity between B. II. Open Space private and public spaces, parking strategies The overall design framework of the and policy, etc. Systems Guidelines will Downtown Area is based on links to LaMotte prescribe everything in the public realm from Park, trails, new open space downtown and curb sections and paving materials to street regional open space. The City of Centerville lights, park benches, waste receptacles and will take the lead role in local parks tree species. programming, design review, construction sequencing, implementation and ultimately B. I. Context maintenance and operation of key public Although unique to Centerville, the spaces within this framework. The goal is to Downtown Area is not intended to be a link existing parks and trails January 4, 2006 Page 9 of 30 83 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines ¤ Maintain trail width shall be 12Ó where it defined in regional park plans with the trails occurs on residential streets and a minimum within the Downtown Area. of 10Ó in other areas; ¤ Encourage private development (block by block) to share in the responsibility to provide inviting, innovative and useable green space as integral parts of each development project; ¤ Continue to work with St. GenevieveÓs church on the future of their land on Centerville Lake and insure that public access to the lake can be accommodated at some point in the future; Trails Provide Access to Downtown ¤ Integrate storm water management Of equal importance is the contribution from components (meeting water quality and each block and each development project to quantity requirements) within both this open space network, adding a variety of public/private parks and open space private, semi-private, and perhaps some improvements. Together, the system of additional public space throughout the public and semi-public green space will Downtown Area. Private development will result in a welcoming public realm share the responsibility to provide inviting, throughout the revitalized downtown. innovative and useable green space as integral parts of individual parcel site design. Guideline Recommendations The Centerville Downtown Area will have new open space that did not previously exist in the City. Toward that end, Open Space guidelines encourage the following: ¤ Work with the City to create an integrated, comprehensive open space system that links with existing city and regional trails and open space. Reroute the proposed regional trail from CSAH 14 to Heritage Street, thus providing a safer and more appealing connection around downtown. Regional trail connection will be maintained along CSAH 14 until parcels to the south are assembled for Improved Access to Centerville Lake development and will accommodate the revised trail alignment shown on the master B. III. Transportation Systems plan; The system of streets and public rights-of- way are the primary way people will experience downtown. It is critical that the January 4, 2006 Page 10 of 30 84 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines and by eliminating mid-block access to character and arrangement reinforce the parking areas. Instead, the parking areas higher standard of development proposed would gain access from Sorel Street or and improves the overall legibility of the Progress Road. This allows for increased on- system from what exists today. The street parking and a safer pedestrian following paragraphs provide the intended environment. Additional amenities like transformation of the downtown areaÓs decorative street lighting, shade trees, roadway system from a set of narrow benches, planters and hanging baskets will roadways that lack a unique sense of begin to create a unique sense of place character to an understandable system of downtown. With these recommended roads with high quality pedestrian space enhancements, CSAH 14 will become a and an image that reflects the higher quality first impression to downtown standard of development desired for Centerville, will accommodate future traffic downtown. needs and become an amenity for business owners within the downtown area. County Road 21 Improvements Although the County has no current plans for CSAH 21 (Centerville Road) aside from improvements to the block south of CSAH 14) the Development Guidelines recommend a desired street section for Centerville Road that improves the pedestrian environment, introduces on- street parking and continues the pedestrian amenities recommended for Existing Conditions on CSAH 14 at County Rd. 21 CSAH 14. County State Aid Highway 14 The first section on page 13 depicts Anoka Improvements CountyÓs proposed configuration of CSAH One of the primary objectives of the plan is to 21. The section below that illustrates the improve the overall understandability and Development Guidelines recommended perceived quality of the transportation system. design for CSAH 21. It is important to note Characteristics and access associated with that increasing the ROW width on Centerville County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 14 are Road will have a significant impact on existing critical components to achieving this objective. property owners on the west side of Anoka County is currently planning on Centerville Road. The existing parcel sizes constructing improvements to County Road have a depth of 150 feet. Reducing this depth 14 in 2007. The road will be widened from a by 15 feet will make these parcels difficult to 50 foot right-of-way (ROW) to 100 feet. Many redevelop given parking requirements for buildings and properties on the north side of retail and commercial. The Master Plan CSAH 14 will be taken by the County. illustrates a shared parking situation with St. Utility improvements will also be made. This GenevieveÓs that would provide additional project can become a catalyst for downtown parking for the church and businesses along change. Centerville Road. It is important that this arrangement be resolved prior to any The Development Guidelines recommend expansion of the Centerville Road ROW. pedestrian scale improvements by relocating the proposed trail system on the south side of CSAH 14 to Heritage Street January 4, 2006 Page 11 of 30 85 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Anoka County Design for CSAH 14 Recommended Design for CSAH 14 January 4, 2006 Page 12 of 30 86 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Anoka County Design for CSAH 21 Recommended Design for CSAH 21 January 4, 2006 Page 13 of 30 87 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines inside the stores. A positive visual image is The Local Streets important to retail success and to attracting The further development of local people to live downtown. Coordination with commercial streets is important to attracting Anoka County will be required for streetscape and keeping high quality retailers in the enhancements. downtown area. Local streets will be easily accessible from CSAH 14 and CSAH 21 and The transportation improvements portrayed will provide a clear and logical system for in the Master Plan combine to provide the shoppers and people living downtown to Downtown Area with improved way finding, access local shops. Once on foot, users of easily accessible development parcels, easily the area should be able to access the local understood layout of streets and a system sidewalks easily from parking areas and that can be phased in as development signage should orient them to the mixed use occurs. corridors. Too much signage can clutter the streetscape and actually cause additional The further development of neighborhood confusion, while not enough can leave streets will enhance the character of the visitors with a sense of frustration. A balance downtown neighborhood and differentiate must be achieved. the residential areas from the commercial core. The provision of a wider right-of-way The sidewalk materials, lighting and allows for on-street parking as well as landscaping all contribute to providing a high sidewalks which improve connectivity quality pedestrian experience. The visual throughout the downtown. image of the street influences the perceived quality of goods and services Recommended section for Local Commercial and Neighborhood Streets January 4, 2006 Page 14 of 30 88 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines B. IV. Storm Water Systems Guideline Recommendations Integration of the storm water management The overall drainage system for the area is system and public open space will provide a essential to the future performance and unique amenity for the downtown and the City function of the downtown and the improved of Centerville. water quality of Centerville Lake. The project will provide a series of regional storm water Design creativity, use of high quality materials collection areas on the east and west ends of and addressing safety concerns are critical Sorel Street. The ponds will provide a visual objectives to be addressed. The following backdrop for new housing opportunities objectives must also be addressed in the final downtown. The project will comply with Best design: Management Practice (BMP) standards and alternative storm water treatment applications ¤ Regional storm water ponds. will be explored to minimize capital costs, future maintenance and improve water quality. ¤ Provide fountains to improve water oxygen levels. ¤ Filter storm water prior to entering the natural system. ¤ Plant pond edges with native plantings to discourage geese from using sodded areas. B. V. Utilities A solid network of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure is vital to the health, safety, and welfare of the entire Downtown Area. While understanding the location, size and characteristics of individual utility components is important, development proposals must also acknowledge awareness of the entire redevelopment area, specifically how individual improvements affect the overall utility system. The downtown will also be served by a full complement of utility connections including cable television, fiber optic, electric, and telephone. Guideline Recommendations ¤ Provide wastewater collection infrastructure; Ponds can become Visual Amenities January 4, 2006 Page 15 of 30 89 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines ¤ Install water distribution system for potable water consumption and for fire protection; ¤ All utilities should be buried within City Right-of-Way and make connections to individual projects from a Òback of houseÓ location; ¤ All utilities designed according to City standards. Although utilities are not typically seen, they play a vital role by establishing the needed framework for development to move forward. Downtown will be Connected Plans for Utility Improvements January 4, 2006 Page 16 of 30 90 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines overall needs of the Downtown Area. Parking B. VI. Mix of Uses will be provided through off- street surface lots The master plan identifies the desired mix of to support the mix of uses at the core. Parking uses within the downtown area. A horizontal facilities should contribute to the overall and vertical mix of uses is desired within the character and image of the Downtown Area. primary Mixed-Use Corridors. A mix of Parking facility edge design should include complimentary housing styles and scales elements, colors and materials that reflect, or should be incorporated into the Downtown complement surrounding buildings and neighborhood districts of the project. New landscape. uses should reinforce the public open space and activity at street- level. The mix of uses is designed to promote daytime activity with shoppers and workers and activity will continue in the evening with residents and visitors enjoying new entertainment opportunities. Parking Lots with Landscaped Edges Guideline Recommendations st Mixed-Use Project with 1 Floor Retail Parking guidelines encourage the following: Guideline Recommendations ¤ Locate off-street surface parking lots away ¤ Promote vertical Mixed-Use within the from CSAH 14 and CSAH 21, either behind or Mixed-Use Core of the project. Provide to the side of primary buildings; flexibility for developers wishing to be creative with potential retail uses in other ¤ Provide a combination of fencing, areas of the project; landscaping and landform to screen parking areas from all streets and important views; ¤ All uses should reinforce pedestrian activity at the street level. B. VII. Parking Strategy Balancing the realities of car-related necessities (streets, parking and so on) and the desired character is a significant challenge. The goal is to provide adequate parking, both quantity and location, while promoting new strategies that support the January 4, 2006 Page 17 of 30 91 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines ¤ Work with the City to review existing standards to provide flexibility including hours for on-street parking, security and enforcement practices, permit or metering; ¤ The City should work with existing businesses and land owners to explore the possibility of creating a special service district within downtown to pay for an enhanced level of maintenance. B. VIII. Summary The Systems Guidelines will guide public investment in the downtown and insure that as development occurs the appropriate public improvements are implemented based upon community input, fiscal responsibility and an overall vision for downtown. January 4, 2006 Page 18 of 30 92 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines C. Document Two; Standards characteristics and qualities of the district in for Private Developments non-technical terms. C.I. Intent of the Standards The section entitled Site Development The Ð Standards for Private DevelopmentÑ Standards describes each district with are intended to provide guidance to the language and terms that are normally selected private developers as they begin to associated with a zoning ordinance. design the individual pieces that comprise the It is the view from 20,000 feet in the air. Site Downtown Area. The Standards will assure Development Standards specify the that the CityÓs overall goals of the Downtown relationship between buildings, their edges, Area are met and that the individual pieces streets and public spaces. The Standards are well integrated and work together to imply a strong link between architecture and create a cohesive downtown within the City of site, how buildings define, the spaces around Centerville. them and the visual and physical connections between the private and public realm. Like a These Standards for Private Development will zoning ordinance, this section will prescribe deal with the two individual districts within the allowable uses, density, building bulk, height, master plan (Mixed-Use Corridor (M-1) and Floor Area Ratio and parking requirements. It Downtown Neighborhood District (M-2)) and will also regulate the relationship of buildings the individual buildings within those districts. to streets, pedestrian ways and open spaces. Normally, bulk requirements establish upper The Standards for Private Development limits on the intensity of development in any apply to all future redevelopment and given district. Since a certain intensity of remodeling efforts within the M-1 and M-2 development will be needed in this area to zoned area. Therefore, all Standards and sustain the public expenditure on Guidelines must be met with future infrastructure improvements, the requirements improvements to existing and new for this plan may also specify lower limits of structures within Downtown Centerville. bulk and intensity. C. I. a. Structure of the Standards Unlike If Site Development Standards are called the guidelines for other projects, these Ðview from 20,000Ñ feet, Architectural standards are prepared in a multi-layered Guidelines are the Ðview from 5 feet.Ñ After the fashion. They will have three distinct but overall goals prescribed by the Site interrelated parts. Ensuing sections of this Development Standards are established, this document specify the development nearer view, the 5 foot perspective is needed standards of each District individually and in to ensure that the design, the details, the greater detail. They are structured to plainly quality and the craftsmanship of the private communicate the developmentÓs requirements components of the development are in each of three categories below. appropriate to and reflective of the overall public goals of the downtown. From 20,000 District Overview feet in the air, an $18,000 Chevrolet looks just Site Development Standards like a $70,000 Mercedes. But from 5 feet, there Architectural Guidelines are distinct differences in quality, detail and amenities. In any development, the quality of For each district, a section entitled District the individual components and the quality of Overview describes the desired the details are equally as import as the plan itself. Just like the car, January 4, 2006 Page 19 of 30 93 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines C.I. c. District Overview oneÓs memory of their experience in the In addition to the public open space, the downtown will be made at this five foot master plan identifies two distinct districts perspective. 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 complement 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 (M-1) principles for the design of individual The Mixed-Use Corridors provide the broadest components of the plan so they will work variety and highest intensity of development together as parts of the whole. The in the downtown. The Standards will require Architectural Guidelines will not be both vertically and horizontally integrated mix prescriptive. The use of elements and of uses containing multi-level retail as well as detailing that reflect French Canadian style office and residential uses over ground floor will be suggested, while the layout and retail uses. Standards will also require public architectural features will recognize current open spaces, streets, sidewalks, plazas, etc. retail and commercial uses. that encourage and promote pedestrian activity. Architectural Guidelines will address individual aspects of design in hopes of Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) establishing standards for quality and good The Downtown Neighborhood district will design that can be applied to any style of allow, but not require the integration of design. In no order of importance, the service and/or restaurant related retail space Architectural Guidelines will deal with such that is integrated into the ground floor of things as: scale and context; proportion and residential buildings. massing; articulation; materials and color; craftsmanship/detailing; signage; streetscape A more detailed description of each of the and pedestrian environment; and two districts appears in the following sustainability. sections of this guideline. As the guidelines move from the general to the C.II. Standard for Private specific, the Architectural Guidelines establish Development; Mixed-Use Corridors separate goals for each district that regulate (M-1) some or all of the major building and site components listed below: C. II. a. District Overview: Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) Building Character and Expression The overarching objective of the Standards Scale, Proportion & Height for Private Development for the Mixed-Use Windows & Doors Corridors (M-1) is to create a unique Materials, Streetscape opportunity to focus on the creation of a contemporary, innovative, new urban C. I. b. Review and Approvals Process development pattern that promotes richness See proposed zoning. and variety in the built environment. January 4, 2006 Page 20 of 30 94 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Therefore, the Mixed-Use Corridors will provide the broadest varietyand greatest intensity of development within the Downtown Area. Both vertical and horizontal integration of uses will be required as well as elements promoting pedestrian circulation within the district. Major retailers, supporting services, lifestyle and impulse retailers and their related parking facilities will be encouraged to locate in multi- level, Mixed-Use and interconnected Connections from Parking to Retail buildings. In addition to this vital mix, the guidelines for the Mixed-Use Corridors will Characteristics: Mixed-Use Corridors describe the qualities and character of a The ground floor of all buildings will be desired Òurban formÓ within the Mixed-Use limited to retail and restaurant uses only. Corridors. Compact buildings and high-density They will be designed with storefronts, blocks that define this district must include entrances, windows and related continuous built edges that relate directly to streetscapes that encourage the greatest streets and sidewalks. The Mixed-Use level of pedestrian circulation and traffic as Corridors must incorporate innovative parking is possible. strategies that support the mix of uses and that provide convenient access to shopping Ancillary uses, such as service and destinations, restaurant and entertainment delivery spaces will be allowed but venues. Together these elements will create a located away from pedestrian oriented core area that is the center of activity Î the storefronts. place to see and to be seen within the Downtown Area. Housing and office uses on the upper floors are encouraged. Except for entry These objectives require that the majority of lobbies, pure office uses and pure buildings front on primary streets and residential uses will be prohibited from the pedestrian thoroughfares that may be part of ground floor of buildings in this district; any redevelopment plan and may connect to or relate to public open spaces. Parking and Surface parking is to be provided by service areas should be located internal to or each new development as prescribed on the sides of buildings, away from view. by city code and may be enhanced Pedestrian access to the retail fronts of with shared or municipal parking buildings is critically important. Mid-block facilities. Quick-stop parking needs access from parking is highly encouraged. such as dry cleaners and coffee shops or parallel parking on public or private A mix of uses within individual blocks, streets can also be encouraged but will including retail, restaurant and residential, will be reviewed or considered on an further enhance this model and promote individual basis. activity throughout much of the day and evening hours. Site development guidelines Building Placement and Setbacks: include the following: Mixed-Use Corridors Buildings should be located at the build- to lines (zero setback), but allow January 4, 2006 Page 21 of 30 95 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Rendering of Possible Architectural Character at Main Street & Centerville Road recessed spaces for outdoor dining, other Parking Strategies: Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) street level activities and variety of Provide required parking spaces for pedestrian environment. 80% of building daily use that satisfy both quantity and facades should address the build-to lines; location needs through off-street parking solutions; Great emphasis should be given to building features located at the Locate any surface parking lots away intersection of Centerville Road and from the major streets, either behind or Main Street or where other streets to the side of primary buildings; surface intersect these two main roads. These parking lots along major street frontage locations will be seen from several are not allowed in the core area; directions and terminate views. They will become future landmarks and way finding icons as the Downtown Area Encourage driveway access to parking develops; facilities or side streets in order to maintain a pedestrian friendly environment within the Mixed- Use Minimize openings between buildings. Corridors. Limited driveway access and provisions for pedestrian connections through blocks are encouraged. Gaps between buildings to accommodate surface parking lots, greater building setbacks or other purposes are discouraged; Encourage recessed entries and windows to create street-level interest, variety and enhance pedestrian scale along street frontage. January 4, 2006 Page 22 of 30 96 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Floor Area Ratio: By individual review, but multi-story buildings are encouraged throughout the Mixed-Use Corridors. Free standing, single story commercial buildings are allowed. Minimum Building Height: None Maximum Building Height: Three floors and 35 ft. Subject to individual review. Off Street Parking- Retail/Office Parking facilities within the Mixed-Use Corridors will be subject to individual review. Parking facilities for the retail and public uses may be considered to be part of the public infrastructure and may be co- developed with City participation. Shared or ÐdistrictÑ parking facilities may be pursued in cooperation with the city, but each development will need to provide its own minimum parking facilities on- Parking Strategy Includes On-Street site. Off Street Parking - Residential C. II. b. Site Development Standards: Private and secure parking for residences Mixed-Use Corridors within the Mixed-Use Corridors will be fully enclosed in private facilities, where Allowable Land Use feasible. Guest parking may be Retail, office and residential uses are all accommodated on surface lots provided by allowed in the Mixed-Use Corridors. With the development. Parking demand will be the exception of office or residential market driven and subject to individual lobbies, retail and restaurant uses should review. A minimum of one space per comprise the entire ground floor of all bedroom is required, plus one guest space buildings. The minimum residential per 10 units. density will be 12 units per acre, and the maximum density will be 30 units per D. II. c. Architectural Guidelines: acre. Mixed-Use Corridors Minimum Lot Area: NA Building Character and Expression: Mixed-Use Corridors Minimum Lot Width/Depth: NA Buildings in the Mixed-Use Corridors will play a major role in defining the overall character Front Build-to Lines; 80% of the lot frontage of the district. The proposed mix of uses for must be built out to the built-to line or lot line. this signature destination suggests the Where buildings front on common areas, potential for a variety of building types, pedestrian ways or other open spaces, 80% of demanding creativity and innovation to building facades must be built to the open highlight unique architecture, while knitting space line. Driveways to parking facilities and the entire district together as a coherent access drives to service areas are excepted. whole. The build-to line for new development along Centerville road is offset 40Ó from the centerline. Overall building design is an important consideration, but emphasis on first floor Rear Yard Setback: façade treatments is essential to encourage None. Subject to individual review. street-level activity and enhance the January 4, 2006 Page 23 of 30 97 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines pedestrian experience. authentic elements prove infeasible; Avoid large, Architecture is to be unarticulated façades; Ò4-sidedÓ at all locations visible to public areas. Emphasis is to be on creating highly animated design solutions along all street frontages and pedestrian ways. Architectural guidelines include the following: st Varied façade treatment at 1 Floor Emphasize Pedestrian Level Detail Provide a variety of building types and styles, expressed both in large scale Emphasize important intersections by (overall building) and small scale placing distinctive architectural elements (design details); or interesting façades at these prominent locations; Designs should minimize blank walls along the public rights-of-way and Provide a variety of front elevations for should consider all street frontages, rows of buildings along any given block; including buildings at corners, as primary elevations; Scale, Proportion and Height: Mixed- Use Corridors (M-1) Emphasize transparency at street level Articulate front façades with projections to encourage two way viewing Î both and recesses; window shopping and Òeyes on the streetÓ; Encourage variety in building height along front elevations and allow Promote interesting, animated changes in roof treatments. architectural features without being Street Presence: Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) thematic or artificial. The use of Emphasize pedestrian experience with decorative wrought iron is encouraged architectural features at street level Î canopies, to evoke historical materials used and decorative light fixtures and material detail. To fabricated downtown. Faux decorative promote consistency in the public realm, the City elements may be allowed where January 4, 2006 Page 24 of 30 98 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines will be responsible for designing and Materials: Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) building streetscaping, with the costs borne by developers and/or abutting Provide a diverse mix of materials, property owners. applied in a variety of proportions, exposures and detailing within a block, Encourage variety of color, texture and or along a street; materials to complement other streetscape elements; Encourage durable, high quality materials; Conceal service entries, loading facilities and mechanical services from Vinyl, metal and wood siding is not view along public streets; allowed except as a complimentary material. Composite siding will be Create a continuous building edge along considered on a conditional use basis; street frontage, visually connecting adjacent buildings with complementary Encourage the use of mostly brick or façade treatments. comparable alternative; minimum requirement of 50% of non-glazed wall area; Windows and Doors: Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) Metal and wood components are only Maximize glass openings for all ground acceptable as a complimentary material; level, street front faŒades Î especially for retail, restaurant and other commercial Encourage overhead projections, either uses Î recommend 50% minimum of total as a specific building component or as ground level façade, or demonstrate great permanent/temporary canopies; design through other means; Provide real window openings for all street facing façades above ground level Î recommend 40% minimum of total façade; Provide recessed entries wherever possible; Use clear or lightly tinted glass for all windows and doors Î mirrored, reflective or highly tinted glazing is not acceptable; Provide primary access doors facing public streets Doors and Windows Enhance the Stre January 4, 2006 Page 25 of 30 99 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines A Quality Streetscape Enhances Downtown Business Select materials that relate to the building use, not artificially contrived or themed; Include small scale elements, variety of materials and careful detailing to support street level activities and enhance the pedestrian experience. The use of wrought iron is highly encouraged to reflect historical elements downtown. Streetscape: Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) Provide gracious sidewalk width to invite pedestrian traffic; Install street trees to frame the street and provide scale and shade; Provide street lighting that meets all safety standards and design criteria, while creating a unique character for this district; Explore street light spacing, height and a variety of fixture type that would support proposed mix of uses and activities (note, however, that too much light is as bad as too little); Characteristics: Explore a range of options for streetscape Downtown improvements including special pavements, Neighborhood interesting concrete tinting or scoring patterns, All resident parking shall be additional plantings, ornamental fencing and enclosed in underground or tuck other features (note, however, that simpler is under garages where feasible. better and too much clutter is a negative). Guest parking should be located in small lots of no more than 20 cars each accessed from side streets C. III. Standards for Private Development; only. Parking for retail uses should Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) be in small lots of no more than 20 cars each, must not front on CSAH D. III. a. Overview: Downtown Neighborhood (M- 14 or 21 and should be accessed 2) from side streets only; The Downtown Neighborhood will be dominated by residential developments in low-rise buildings of one or two stories. Buildings fronting on corners may contain service and restaurant related retail spaces on the ground floor corners only. Housing density will range from 12 to 30 units per acre. January 4, 2006 Page 26 of 30 100 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines variety in architectural expression within the district and on its public edges. Private courtyards within and in between buildings and opening toward Parking Strategies: the lake will be encouraged; Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) All resident parking must be enclosed in Pedestrian entries and lobbies should below grade garages or garages that are orient toward the public street. Access internal to the sites where feasible. To resident parking should be from side streets as far as is possible. No Parking spaces for ancillary retail should access will be allowed from CSAH 14 be provided through surface lot parking or 21; solutions; Buildings shall be set back no more Minimize surface parking lots fronting on than five (5) feet from the right-of-way primary streets, locate surface parking or roadway easement. All ground floor lots away from the major streets, either units oriented toward the street should behind or to the side of buildings; have stoops or porches. Ground floor stoops at the first floor should have a No more than 25% of street frontage consistent setback 5-10 feet. can be utilized for surface parking lots. C. III. b. Site Development Standards: Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) Allowable Land Use: Residential. Ancillary, ground floor restaurant or service related retail. Maximum Lot Area: N/A Minimum Lot Area: N/A Front Build-to Lines: Primary building facades should be consistent at the Downtown Neighborhood Housing built-to line. Build-to line shall be no more than 5 feet from the right-of-way or roadway easement. Ground floor stoops or porches may extend to 8 feet from the Residential courts and private green sidewalk. Setbacks from the built-to line for courtyards or space: Downtown Neighborhood other recesses shall not comprise more than 40% of the There are many opportunities to façade. All buildings must be built to the build-to lines at integrate privately owned and all street corners. maintained courtyards and pocket parks within this district. These small-scale Side Street Setbacks: NA greens provide important Òbreathing Rear Yard Setbacks: NA space, contribute to storm water Internal Side Yard Setbacks: 5 feet from an adjoining management and offer additional residential property. amenities to serve residents, building tenants and adjacent uses. They can help create great January 4, 2006 Page 27 of 30 101 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Minimum Residential Density: 12 units Avoid large, unarticulated façades; per acre. 1,250 square feet/dwelling unit. Maximum Residential Density: 30 units Emphasize important intersections by per acre. 900 square feet/dwelling unit. placing distinctive architectural elements Maximum Retail Density: or interesting façades at these prominent Ground floor retail or restaurant space shall locations; be limited to 50% of the ground floor, floor area and by adequacy of parking only. See Provide a variety of front elevations for below. rows of buildings along any given block. Building Height: Building height in the Downtown Scale, Proportion and Height: Downtown Neighborhood District shall be limited to 35 feet Neighborhood or two stories, Off Street ParkingÎResidential: Articulate front façades with projections Private and secure parking for residences and recesses. within the Downtown Neighborhood will be A maximum of two stories is allowed in fully enclosed in private facilities where this district, lower buildings are feasible. Guest parking may be acceptable; continuous height rooflines accommodated on surface lots provided by should not dominate any street frontage. the development Parking demand will be market driven and subject to individual Encourage upper level setbacks and review. A minimum of one space per variety of roof edge treatments. bedroom is anticipated plus one guest space per 10 units. Street Presence: Off Street Parking-Retail: Downtown Neighborhood Parking numbers, placement and access for ancillary retail subject to individual review and Emphasize pedestrian experience with approval. architectural features at street level including stoops, steps porches awnings C. III. c. Architectural Guidelines: canopies, decorative light fixtures and Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) material details. Building Character and Expression: Downtown Neighborhood Encourage variety of color, texture and materials to complement other streetscape elements. Emphasize transparency of Conceal service entries, loading facilities and retail uses at street level to mechanical services from view along public streets encourage two way viewing as much as possible. Î both window shopping and eyes on the street; Create a continuous building edge for the majority of street frontage, visually connecting adjacent Promote interesting, buildings with complimentary faŒade treatments Î in animated architectural limited areas where gaps occur, architectural features without being treatments, windows and detailing of side façades thematic or artificial Î faux should match front façade. decorative elements are discouraged. The use of wrought iron as an accent is encouraged to recall historic materials fabricated Downtown; January 4, 2006 Page 28 of 30 102 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines are not allowed. Provide primary access doors facing public streets. Consistent Building Setbacks Materials: Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) Provide a diverse mix of materials, applied in a variety of proportions, Building Setbacks provide space for exposures and detailing within a block, Small Front Yards. or along a street. Window and Doors: Downtown Encourage durable, high quality Neighborhood (M-2) materials - local sources if available. Maximize glass openings or all ground level, street front façades, especially for retail, restaurant and other commercial uses. Provide real window openings for all street facing façades. Provide recessed entries wherever possible. Use clear or lightly tinted glass for all windows and doors Î mirrored, reflective or highly tinted glazing is unacceptable; faux windows January 4, 2006 Page 29 of 30 103 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines special pavements, interesting concrete Vinyl, metal or wood siding is not tinting or scoring patterns, additional allowed except as a complimentary plantings, ornamental fencing and other use. Masonry siding may be features (note, however, that simpler is better permitted upon approval of the and too much clutter is a negative). To architecture. promote consistency in the public realm, the City will be responsible for designing and Encourage the use of mostly brick or building streetscaping, with the costs borne comparable alternative; minimum by developers and/or abutting property requirement of 50% of non-glazed wall owners. 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 Î 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 façade replacement of existing buildings, the review Encourage overhead projections, either as a specific building component or as process will include sketch plan review, permanent/temporary canopies. preliminary plat, and final plat. Existing businesses wishing to perform routine maintenance such as window or door Avoid overly complex or arbitrary use of replacement or renovate a minor portion of materials. their structure without adding square footage are subject to existing codes and will not be Include smaller scale elements, variety required to adhere to the development of materials and careful detailing to guidelines. For site plans, the review process support street level activities and will include a preliminary site plan and final enhance the pedestrian experience. site plan Streetscape: Downtown Neighborhood (M- 2) Provide gracious sidewalk design to invite pedestrian traffic. Install street trees to frame the street and provide shade. Provide street lighting that meets all safety standards and design criteria, while creating a unique character for this district. Explore street light spacing, height and a variety of fixture type that would support proposed mix of uses and activities. Explore a range of options for streetscape improvements including January 4, 2006 Page 30 of 30 104 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines January 4, 2006 Page 31 of 30 105