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8.0_Appendix_A-1FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Appendix A-1 Employment Center Form Standards A1-1 Appendix A-1 Employment Center Form Standards Standard Employment Center 1 (EC-1) Employment Center 2 (EC-2) Employment Center Residential (EC-R) A. Building Height Principal Building Outbuilding N/A B. Private Frontages C. Public Frontages (Streetscape) Option 1. Total Width 18 – 32 feet 12 – 16 feet 12 – 24 feet Curb: Type Raised curb Raised curb Open swale (bar ditch) Radius 5 – 15 feet 5 – 20 feet 10 – 30 feet Sidewalk 12 – 30 feet 4 – 8 feet 4 – 8 feet Street Trees Location & Arrangement Depending on context Regular or clustered Clustered Species Single species Alternating species Multiple species Planter Type Tree well Continuous planter (green verge) Continuous planter Planter Width 6 feet X 6 feet 8 feet – 12 feet 8 feet – 12 feet FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Appendix A-1 Employment Center Form Standards A1-2 Standard Employment Center 1 (EC-1) Employment Center 2 (EC-2) Employment Center Residential (EC-R) C. Public Frontages (Streetscape) Option 2. Total Width 12 - 24 feet 12 – 16 feet 16 – 24 feet Curb: Type Raised curb Raised curb Open swale (bar ditch) Radius 5 – 15 feet 5 – 20 feet 10 – 30 feet Sidewalk 15 – 20 feet 4 – 8 feet N/A Street Trees Location & Arrangement Regular Regular Clustered Species Single species Single species Multiple species Planter Type Continuous planter (green verge) Continuous planter Continuous swale Planter Width 6 feet wide 8 feet – 12 feet wide 8 feet – 16 feet wide D. Street Trees FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Appendix A-1 Employment Center Form Standards A1-3 Standard Employment Center 1 (EC-1) Employment Center 2 (EC-2) Employment Center Residential (EC-R) Tree Selection Criteria Trees with the following characteristics are generally recommended: • High branching (minimum of 10’ clearance from the ground) • Compact spread and should be between 12 and 30 feet • Should have a tap root system (root system should go deep and not spread wide) • Fast growing • Semi evergreen – to reduce the problem of shedding leaves in fall. • Should be resistant to drought, dust, and pollution. Trees with the following characteristics are generally recommended: • High branching (minimum of 10’ clearance from the ground) • Compact spread and should be between 12 and 30 feet • Should have a tap root system (root system should go deep and not spread wide) • Fast growing • Semi evergreen – to reduce the problem of shedding leaves in fall. • Should be resistant to drought, dust, and pollution. No limitation on tree selection; but preference to native selections. E. Street Lighting FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Appendix A-1 Employment Center Form Standards A1-4 Standard Employment Center 1 (EC-1) Employment Center 2 (EC-2) Employment Center Residential (EC-R) F. Open Space Square: A geometrically symmetrical open space, available for unstructured recreation and civic purposes. A square is spatially defined by buildings. Its landscape is consisted of paths, lawns, and trees, formally arranged. Square are to be located at the intersection of important streets. Size shall range from 1- 5 acres. Green: An open space available for unstructured recreation. A green may be defined by landscaping rather than buildings. Its landscape is consisted of land and trees in a natural arrangement. The size of a green shall range from 2 acres to 10 acres. Park: Is a natural preserve available for unstructured recreation. A park is usually independent of surrounding building frontages. Its landscape consists of natural paths, trails, meadows, woodlands, and open shelters. Minimum size shall be 10 acres. Plaza: An open space available for civic purposes and limited commercial activities. A plaza is spatially defined by buildings and its landscape shall consist primarily of hardscape (pavement) and trees are optional. Plazas are to be located at key intersections and the size shall range from 0.5 – 2 acres. Plazas can be wider sidewalks or extensions of sidewalks for the purpose of providing outdoor seating for restaurants and cafes. Playground: Is an open space designed and equipped for recreation of children. A playground may be fenced and may include an open shelter. Playgrounds may be interspersed within residential areas and may be placed in a block. Whenever possible, playgrounds shall be placed in such a location that they are visible from adjoining properties for maximum security. Playgrounds may be included in parks and greens or in community activity centers. Playgrounds are appropriate in all the 3 EC land use categories. Environmental Preserve: Is a natural open space reserved for land that is under permanent conservation. It shall consist of areas in the flood plain, woodlands to be preserved, creeks, water bodies, steep grades, and other environmentally sensitive lands. Activities in the environmental preserve shall be limited to natural trails, paths, and equestrian trails. If significant lake access is available, canoe put-ins or other passive water recreation activities may be permitted. FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Appendix A-1 Employment Center Form Standards A1-5 Standard Employment Center 1 (EC-1) Employment Center 2 (EC-2) Employment Center Residential (EC-R) G. Parking Surface or structured parking in the middle of the block Detached or attached garage and on- street parking. Detached or attached garage and no on-street parking Structured parking with ground floor office/retail uses. Detached or attached garage with rear alley access and on-street parking Surface parking with building anchoring the corner and surface parking along the side street. Parking screened with a double row of trees along S.H. 114 access road. FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Appendix A-1 Employment Center Form Standards A1-6 Standard Employment Center 1 (EC-1) Employment Center 2 (EC-2) Employment Center Residential (EC-R) I. Architectural Standards a. Materials and Color • Brick or masonry on all facades visible from the right of way • Brick and masonry colors are to be of a natural shade • Roof design and colors are to complement the façade materials and are to be of neutral/natural colors. • Generally flat roofs are encouraged (specifically building 4 stories and higher) • Sloping roofs may not be painted, but may be of natural materials or finishes. • Brick or masonry on all facades visible from the right of way, except along alleys • Brick and masonry colors are to be of a natural shade • Roof design and colors are to complement the façade materials and are to be of neutral/natural colors. • Brick or masonry on all facades visible from the right of way • Brick and masonry colors are to be of a natural shade • Roof design and colors are to complement the façade materials and are to be of neutral/natural colors.