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Gity of Roseville MN <br />°� �r� L��.��� ������ �h.�������� - L� . <br />E51'ABLISFiING A STRONG �U�I.IG R�ALM: A[ist of Urban Design Principles to ensure <br />�ivabiiity, Walka�ility � St�stair�ability and �nvironmenta[ Resp�nsibiiitv. <br />Ftevised: �^��„��,�=1�ovember �4,_24�7 <br />� 6. MAXIMIZ� I�A7URAL LIGF{T - Buildings will rnaximize �;he use of natura� light <br />and sputi�ern exposure, especzally alon� exteriar walkways and entry points. <br />❑ 7. IN�ORMA�"ION TECHf�OLOGY - Buildings will be outfitted wi��Z t�e Iatest up- <br />gradable informatioza technolagy infrastruciure. <br />� $. S�STAI�kABL� - Buildings wi11 em�Ioy environmentally sustainable desigr� and <br />eonsuuciion standarcis. <br />� 9. SH�D�(NG WAT�� - Buildin�s wilt k►andle, store, and clean starm water ox� tl�e <br />szte in a slow and diffuse �anxzez-, ar cnllectively �ith adjacent buildings in a <br />subregion�al z-eten�ian area that daub�es as pubTic anrzenity, consistent with Rice <br />Creek Watershed District standards. Suc� innavative tec�iques for �-ea�nent of <br />waier inel�de roof gardens, raan gardens, swales and under paved surface piping <br />and storage. <br />� 1�. 5�"YL�: �3ACKGR�U�D vs. LANDMARK Bl�[LDfNGS — <br />■ Bac�round �uildin�s are designed to �t �l�e contexi that they are z�, often <br />par�ioipatixag with othar buiidings to foarm spaces or `places' ar7d thus attempt <br />to call less atten�ion ta t1�e�sclves in order to support. Traditional row <br />houses, s�op froni and mixed use buildings are background b�zldiz�gs. <br />■ Land�saark buzldin s are set alone in space. T�ese �uildings separate <br />thernse�ves physically and visual�y �'rozn the cantex� that �hey are in. <br />Cl�urches, civie and promi�ent cpm�ercial or warkplace/industrial <br />headquarters are examples of appropriate Landmark buildings. <br />Most background buzldiz�gs employ architectural styles t�aa� z-e£�ect the building <br />eontext, design characler, proporiions and rhyth�s of the z-egiar�'s best <br />archif�cture, whiie aIso reeognizing arld responding ta t�e regian's unique <br />climate. In other words bac�gz-o�nd building style and expression shoulcl come <br />seeonc� to function, usefulness and duxability. An e�ception ean be rnade for <br />�ore pubiie, civic, or headquarters buildings ("Landmark" burldings), which <br />tteserve special treatment wit� re�ards to self expression anci t�esign as they <br />create landmark si�es and az-e ofte�X a visuaI focus. <br />❑ 11. MECHANICAL SCREEI�[IVG — Roofrnounfed se�ce equipment will be screeneci <br />from view a� all tirt�es. Scz-eening used wi11 ensure the roofscapes and screening <br />mat�rials oz- parapet is an integral part of the design of ti�e building with respect <br />to �arm, rr►aterials and color. <br />❑ 12. GEiVERAL �ANDSCAPII�G REQU[REMENI'S -1�riority wil� be giver� ta <br />attractzve landscape design in the faliowing areas: <br />� ■ En�ranc�s to the site <br />■ Focal points r�ithin the site <br />:�� �.OU� �,°r�:�rr�tt�C�r�ter.cart-� Ir;�:, ��$ ��°' r 1 � <br />��� � <br />