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RESOLUTION 92-073 - Exhibit B 488 parking in the rear is not possible, parking must be screened from view by landscaped berms and walls. Parking lot screening should be designed to restore to the street some of the visual interest that has been taken away by the removal of buildings. In order to maintain continuity with the streetscape screen walls should be Constructed with the similar style, character, and materials of the primary building facade. In order to allow for adequate police patrol surveillance capability, landscaped berms and walls should be a maximum height of three feet. Parking structure facades must maintain the similar architectural sensitivity to the streetscape. The building's massing, fenestration, rhythm, and horizontal planes shall complement the streetscape. The use of warm materials such as brick, brick veneer, stone, decorative Concrete block, and wood siding are preferred. All parking structures must comply with the following sections from the Design and Development Standards for Parking Structures (1990): Section I (Exterior/Architecture}, Section II (Interior), Section III (Circulation), and Section v..(Landscaping). DESIGN POLICY SEVEN DISCOURAGE DRIVEWAYS AND CURB CUTS DESIGN PRINCIPLE The uniqueness of the corridor has been attributed to its openness, continuous green space, and deliberate cadence of the street trees and light fixtures. DESIGN GUIDELINE In order to maintain the continuity of the streetscape, vehicular driveways and curb cuts on to the private properties should be prohibited. When possible driveways should be consolidated. No property should have more than one driveway on Broadway. Driveways should be spaced a~ a minimum of one every 60 feet, and shall not interrupt the spacing of a light fixture. DESIGN POLICY EIGHT NORTH BROADWAY CORRIDOR SIGNAGE DESIGN PRINCIPLE The size and design quality of signs must be regulated in order to establish design compatibility, lessen negative visual impact and reduce confusion. Well designed signs contribute to the character of a building's facade while enlivening the streetscape in addition to co~ununicatinq information about professional services offered in the corridor. DESIGN GUIDELINE The small scale of the corridor justifies the placement of wall plaque signs and freestanding monument signs only. Ail wall plaque signs shall fit into the architectural order of the facade so as to not obscure or damage the building's integrity. Wall plaque signs shall be designed and constructed with materials that complement the exterior finish, style, and character of the structure. Foam, plastic, and internally illuminated signs should not be used. Banging wood shingle signs or metallic plaques are preferred. Wall signs shall be restricted to 9 (nine) square feet. -5-