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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Council Agenda 062101 Workshop• LI City of Palm Beach Gardens City Council &Planning & Zoning Commission Workshop Agenda June 21, 2001 — 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers 10500 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Council Member Clark ✓ Mayor Russo x Council Member FurtadoX Vice Mayor Jablin Council Member Sabatello / • • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP June 21, 2001 6:00 P.M. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL III. ARCHITECTUAL DESIGN STANDARDS — Discussion of the proposed Citywide Architectural Design Guidelines for new nonresidential development and redevelopment. IV. ADJOURN — 7:00 P.M. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute 86.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk's Department, no later than S days prior to the proceeding at telephone number (561) 799 -4120 for assistance; if hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service Numbers (800) 955 -8771 (TDD) or (800) 955 -8700 (VOICE), for assistance. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based • CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CITY COUNCIL Agenda Cover Memorandum Meeting Date: June 21, 2001 Date Prepared: June 5, 2001 Subject/Agenda Item: Joint workshop meeting of the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding proposed citywide architectural design guidelines for new nonresidential development and redevelopment. Recommendation /Motion: A motion is not required; the workshop is for discussion purposes only. Reviewed by: City Attorney Finance Other Originating Dept.: Planning Division Advertised Date: Paper: 4 z�-- V 4 [ X] Not Required Mgt. Director Affected parties :d b [ ] Notified ger [ X ] Not required Costs: $ N/A Total $ N/A Current FY Funding Source: [ ] Operating [ ] Other_ Budget Acct. #: Council Action: [ ] Approved [ ] Approved w /conditions [ ] Denied [ ] Continued to: Attachments: 1. Draft architectural design guidelines dated February 28, 2001 [ ] None BACKGROUND: The City has engaged the consulting firm of Glatting, Jackson, Kercher, Anglin and Lopez ( "Glatting, Jackson "), of West Palm Beach and Orlando, to prepare architectural design guidelines for all new nonresidential development and redevelopment throughout the City. The consultant has prepared the attached design guidelines dated February 28, 200], based on an outline prepared by staff and input from the Planning and Zoning Commission and the local development community. 1 The purpose of the proposed regulations is to articulate a unified architectural theme for nonresidential buildings in the City. This theme would apply to all nonresidential development on major thoroughfares as well as internal to planned developments. The concept of having different themes for different thoroughfares has been discussed, but is not proposed at this time. The exception is for Northlake Boulevard. Michael Redd and Associates, of North Palm Beach, is preparing architectural design guidelines for a proposed Northlake Boulevard Overlay Zoning District. The Northlake Boulevard Corridor Task Force, which consists of Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, Lake Park and Palm Beach County, is currently reviewing these proposed zoning regulations. The City of Palm Beach Gardens will be asked to adopt these regulations in the near future. Therefore, the proposed citywide architectural design guidelines would not apply to properties along Northlake Boulevard, east of Military Trail. Originally, the design guidelines were intended for the City Center area bounded by the Regional Center (Gardens Mall) to the north, Prosperity Farms Road to the east, RCA Boulevard to the south and Military Trail to the west. Staff had since recommended that the design guidelines apply citywide. There have been discussions recently that the design guidelines should apply only to the PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay Zoning District, which extends from the city limits east of US 1 to the Beeline Highway. This overlay district includes properties within 1,000 feet from each side of the right -of -way for PGA Boulevard, and applies only to those properties that are functionally oriented toward that roadway. Staff recommends that a joint workshop be held to provide direction as to the location where the design guidelines should apply and how the design guidelines should be implemented. Staff supports the concept of limiting the design guidelines to the properties along PGA Boulevard to create a unified architectural theme along that roadway. When combined with the proposed guidelines for Northlake Boulevard, the two major commercial corridors in the City would have architectural design guidelines for new development. The design elements addressed in the proposed guidelines include building design, roof styles, building materials, building orientation, parking areas, pedestrian amenities, and signage. Some of the issues that may need discussion by the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission include: 1. Four -sided architecture 2. Minimum articulation 3. Fenestration a. arches b. pitched roofs C. towers d. arcades 4. Unity of character to fit into the adjacent environment 5. Site and street furniture 6. Roadway details 0 2 Other proposed design guidelines may need to be incorporated into the city's zoning regulations for citywide application. These guidelines address mechanical equipment, gutters and downspouts, storage and service areas, mail boxes, telephones and vending machines, and underground utilities. The City's contract with Glatting Jackson is for $15,000. That contract requires the consultant to attend a limited number of workshop meetings and public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. Given the need for additional workshop meetings before the Planning and Zoning Commission, Glatting Jackson has submitted a contract amendment for $6,750 to complete the work for the project. Any additional work may require additional funding by the City. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a workshop meeting on February 6, 2001, regarding the proposed design guidelines. Some of the guidelines addressed by the Commission included: peaked roofs, allowing identical buildings in the same development, screening for storage and loading areas, roof overhangs, building articulation, and satellite dishes. The attached proposed guidelines dated February 28, 2001, have been revised to address the comments of the Planning and Zoning Commission. However, the members of the Commission and the staff are of the opinion that the significance of the design guidelines warrants a joint workshop meeting of the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission for direction and input. RECOMMENDATION The staff and the consultant are requesting input from the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the development community before a final draft of the design guidelines is prepared. G: \sc \txt \design.0601 • • • Palm Beach Gardens Design Guidelines For Non - Residential Development Submitted by: 1 Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez and Rhinehart, Inc. GLATTING Community Planning T JACKSON REACHER ��', City of P.B. Gardens LOPE2N February 28, 2001 ytp �C AINEHART Nun �! MAN�EAGEAG MENT .� �PARiMENi • • • Version — 2/28/01 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR NON- RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General Provisions ....................................................................................................................................... ............................... I 1.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................ ............................... l 1.2 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................................................. ............................... 1 1.2.1 Land Use Principles ....................................................................................................................... ............................... 1 1.2.2 Building Design Principles .......................................................................................................... ............................... 1 1.2.3 Site Design Principles .................................................................................................................... ..............................3 1.3 Applicability and Effects ....................................................................................................................... ..............................3 1.4. Conflicts .................................................................................................................................................. ..............................4 2. Architectural Design ..................................................................................................................................... ..............................4 2.1 Building Design Required Elements ................................................................................................... ..............................4 2.1.1 Fagade /wall height transition ........................................................................................................ ..............................4 2.1.2 Design Treatments .......................................................................................................................... ..............................4 2.1.3 Building Height ............................................................................................................................... ..............................5 2.1.4 Preferred Building Siding Materials ........................................................................................... ............................... 5 2.1.5 Identical buildings ......................................................................................................................... ............................... 5 2.1.6 Trademark forms and colors ........................................................................................................ ............................... 5 2.1.7 Fapade Articulation ....................................................................................................................... ............................... 6 2.1.8 Entryways ......................................................................................................................................... ..............................6 2.1.9 Entryway /customer entrance standards ...................... ............................... ............................ ............................... 6 2.1.10 Mechanical equipment screening . ............................... ................................................... ............................... 7 2.1.11 Gutters and down spouts ................. ............................... .... .. .. ... ...................... ............................... 7 2.1.12 Service and storage yards, loading docks .................... ......... ............................. ............................... 7 2.1.13 Shopping carts ................................... ............................... ......d.. .. .................................................... 7 2.1.14 Mailboxes ....................................................................................................................................... ..............................8 2.1.15 Satellite dishes ............................................................................................................................... ..............................8 2.1.16 Telephones, vending machines, newspaper racks, etc .......................................................... ............................... 8 2.1.17 Underground Utilities .................................................................................................................. ..............................9 2.2 Preferred Roof Styles ............................................................................................................................ ............................... 9 2.2.1 Roof overhangs ............................................................................................................................... ..............................9 2.2.2 Roof Treatments ............................................................................................................................. ............................... 9 2.2.3 Roof edge and parapet Treatment ................................................................................................ ..............................9 2.3 Preferred Roof Materials for Sloped Roof Areas ............................................................................. ............................... 9 2.4 Building Colors ...................................................................................................................................... ............................... 9 3. Site Design ..................................................................................................................................................... .............................10 3.1 Building Orientation .............................................................................................................................. .............................10 3.2 Corner Lots ........................................................................................................................................... ............................... 10 3.3 Commercial strip development discouraged ...............................:..................................................... .............................10 3.4 Parking ..................................................................................................................................................... .............................10 3.4.1 Pedestrian Circulation in Parking Facilities .............................................................................. .............................10 3.4.2 Loading Facilities ........................................................................................................................ ............................... 10 3.4.3 Parking In Rear ............................................................................................................................. ............................... 11 3.4.4 Wheel Stops .................................................................................................................................... .............................11 3.5 Pedestrian amenities ............................................................................................................................ ............................... 11 3.5.1 Width and Materials .................................................................................................................... ............................... 11 3.5.2 AASHTO Consistency .................................................................................................................. .............................11 3.5.4 Multiuse Pathways ......................................................................................................................... .............................12 3.6 Prohibited elements ............................................................................................................................... .............................12 4. Signs ............................................................................................................................................................... .............................12 4.1 Environmental Graphic Language .................................................................................................... ............................... 12 4.2 Building lighting .................................................................................................................................... .............................12 4.3 Signs .............................................. ............................... 5. Roadway Details ................................ ............................... 5.1 General Design Guidelines ........ ............................... City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations ................................................................... .............................12 ................................................................. ............................... 12 ................................................................... .............................12 page i Draft - 2i2810 I • I. GENERAL PROVISIONS i 1.1 Scope The planning and design regulations established in this section shall apply to all non - residential development throughout the City of Palm Beach Gardens. 1.2 Purpose and Intent The purpose of this section is section is to implement policies that guide the design of all non- residential development and uses to be developed or redeveloped in all non - residential districts throughout the City. The intent of these guidelines is to ensure high quality architectural design and consistently landscaped development. The guidelines are also intended to assure that new development or redevelopment projects preserve and enhance the existing visual character throughout the City. The design principles of these regulations are as follows: 1.2.1 Land Use Principles 1.2.1.1 Streets shall be interconnected. This principle may only be waived when extreme environmental conditions preclude street connections. 1.2.2 Building Design Principles 1.2.2.1 Buildings shall have architectural features and patterns that provide visual interest from the perspective of the pedestrian. Facades shall be designed to reduce the mass /scale. Building wall offsets, including projections, recesses and changes in floor level shall be used to add architectural interest and variety, and to relieve the vis ual effect of a blank wall. 1.2.2.2 Exterior public and semi - public spaces, such as courtyards or plazas, shall be designed to enhance the surrounding buildings and to provide community amenities. 1.2.2.3 Buildings at street corners shall be considered significant structures and shall be designed with architectural City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations page 1 1) raft - 2128i01 embellishments, such as corner towers, to emphasize their location. 1.2.2.4 Building facades shall be designed to be harmonious with their surroundings. This should not be construed as creating look -alike buildings. Harmony shall be achieved through the use of scale, proportions, form, materials, texture, and color. 1.2.2.5 Buildings shall reinforce and revitalize streets and public spaces, by providing an ordered variety of entries, windows, bays, and balconies along public ways. Ground floors shall have a high degree of transparency to encourage interaction between sidewalk activity and uses within the building. Buildings shall have human scale in details and massing. 1.2.2.6 Building exteriors shall provide shelter from the summer sun. Porticos, awnings, arcades, and overhanging eaves are particularly appropriate at pedestrian pathways. 1.2.2.7 Building massing shall be used to call out the location of building entries. For example, greater height can be used to accentuate entries in the form of tower elements, tall voids, or a central mass at an entry plaza. 1.2.2.8 Buildings or structures, which are part of an existing or future complex, shall have a unity of character and design. The design character of buildings shall be aesthetically pleasing and shall avoid cluttered forms that have no apparent system of organization (see Figure 1 -1, Unity of Character). 1.2.2.9 Building shall reflect a continuity of treatment obtained by maintaining the building scale or by gradual changes in form, by maintaining front yard 0 setbacks at the build -to line; by maintaining base courses; by City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations Unity of Character New •i v; Building im ii .. ii Existing on a Buildings an of s�e Preferred Scale & Relationship to Adjacent Structure(s) by Use of Stepped Massing of New Buildings New ■ Building Existing ■ ■ ■ Buildings 0 ■ ■ ■ EE is: : ::: : :: >: © ■ a ICI pen n r!�'-I sn'e Discouraged —No Relationship to Adjacent Massing & Structure Fig. 1 -1 page 2 Drat1 - 2i28/01 extending the horizontal line of fenestration; and by echoing architectural styles and details, design themes, building materials and colors found in surrounding buildings. 1.2.3 Site Design Principles 1.2.3.1 Sites shall be designed to contribute to pedestrian - friendly focal spaces through the provision of well- designed walking paths, pedestrian spaces with furnishings, public art, generous plantings, marked crosswalks, and vehicular parking and circulation areas clearly separated from such pedestrian amenities. To the greatest feasible extent, sidewalks shall be barrier -free. Pedestrian circulation systems shall include gathering /sitting areas and provide benches, landscaping and other street furniture. 1.2.3.2 Streets and other public outdoor spaces shall be functional, attractive, and designed to enhance the pedestrian life of the community. Development shall be designed to achieve a balanced transportation system that invites pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders, as well as motor vehicles. 1.2.3.2 Landscaping shall be designed to frame primary public spaces, to provide shade and enhance the pedestrian environment. 13 Applicability and Effects 1.3.1 The standards contained in this section shall apply to all non - residential development proposed throughout the City of Palm Beach Gardens. 1.3.2 Non - residential development shall be construed to mean any building that is not intended as full -time, year -round living quarters. 1.3.3 Existing approvals: While existing development and approvals granted prior to -- — City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations page 3 Draft -- 2/28/01 the effective date of these provisions are not required to comply with these standards, any amendments to previous approvals, redevelopment, or development approvals which have been granted time extensions for a previously- approved development plan or the continuation of a partially- developed development plan shall conform with these regulations. 1.3.4. Effect on non - conformities: Nonconforming buildings, lots, or uses shall be subject to the provisions of this section should they seek any expansion or modification, or should they suffer damage in excess of 50 percent of their assessed value. 1.4. Conflicts To the extent that any conflicts occur between these standards and other regulations, the provisions of these standards shall prevail. Additionally, where provisions of these regulations are not in conflict with other regulations that which is stricter shall prevail. 2. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2.1 Building Design Required Elements i2.1.1 Fagade /wall height transition New developments that are located within 300 feet of an existing building, and are more than twice the height of any existing building within 300 feet shall provide massing elements to transition between the existing buildings of lower height within 300 feet, and the proposed development. The transitional massing element can be no more than 100 percent taller than the average height of the adjacent buildings. 2.1.2 Design Treatments In addition to the basic design requirements, both single and multi -use buildings and projects shall be required to provide a minimum of three of the following design treatments (see Figure 2 -1, Design Treatment): 1. Canopies or portico, integrated with the building's massing and style; 2. Overhangs proportional in size to the mass of the building; 3. Arcades, minimum eight feet clear width; City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations Design Treatment page 4 ■� �■ 11 mill Bill mill r b Minimum 8' i Fig. 2 -1 page 4 1)raf) — 2!28/01 Building Elevations 4. Peaked roof forms; 5. Arches; 6. Ornamental and structural architectural ^° ^ ^r details, in addition to cornices; which are °�elevations ------- ° integrated into the building structure and overall design; 7. Clock or bell towers; 8. Articulated facades; 9. Arch treatment on all four sides; 10. Any other treatment which, in the opinion of the City, meets the intent of this section. 2.1.5 Identical buildings Buildings and structures that, in the opinion of the City, are identical or similar in design shall be discouraged. This does not prohibit the duplication of floor plans and exterior treatments in a planned unit development or planned community development where identical buildings can be used to create an aesthetically pleasing environment. The intent is to prevent the same building form and elevation repeated from one development to another and to encourage diverse architectural expressions. 2.1.6 Trademark forms and colors Buildings and structures which use - -- — trademark or symbolic forms and colors -- - - - - -- -- — — - - - -_- City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations page 5 Building Elevations 2.1.3 Building Height For freestanding buildings, all building ................ ^° ^ ^r shall receive architectural °�elevations ------- ° treatment. For attached buildings, the elevation facing a primary street shall receive architectural treatment. This requirement includes, but is not limited to architectural elements, facade _ treatment, and landscaping. Stories at sidewalk level shall be no less than ten (10) feet in height from finished floor to finished ceiling (see Figure 2 -2, Building Elevations). 2.1.4 Preferred Building Siding Materials " "' ■` Preferred building siding materials shall include: Fig 2 -2 2.1.4.1 Stucco 2.1.4.2 Stone (including pre -cast components) 2.1.4.3 Brick 2.1.4.4 Wood 2.1.5 Identical buildings Buildings and structures that, in the opinion of the City, are identical or similar in design shall be discouraged. This does not prohibit the duplication of floor plans and exterior treatments in a planned unit development or planned community development where identical buildings can be used to create an aesthetically pleasing environment. The intent is to prevent the same building form and elevation repeated from one development to another and to encourage diverse architectural expressions. 2.1.6 Trademark forms and colors Buildings and structures which use - -- — trademark or symbolic forms and colors -- - - - - -- -- — — - - - -_- City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations page 5 Oraft — 3,'6/01 and which have a negative impact on the visual environment of the area, as determined by the City, shall not be permitted. 2.1.7 Facade Articulation Facades shall have no more than four (4) feet between windows doors and other architectural details (see Figure 2 -3, Fa(!ade Articulation). 2.1.8 Entryways Entryway design elements and variations are intended to give protection from the sun and adverse weather conditions. For developments that involve more than one building, these elements shall be integrated into a comprehensive design style for the project (see Figure 2-4, Entryways). 2.1.9 Entryway /customer entrance standards These standards identify acceptable entry features (see Figure 2 -S, Clearly Defined Entries). 2.1.9.1 Single use buildings Single use buildings shall have clearly defined, highly visible customer entrances that shall include an outdoor patio area adjacent to the customer entrance a minimum of 200 square feet in area that incorporate the following: 2.1.12.1.1 Benches or other seating components; 2.1.12.1.2 Decorative landscape planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas; 2.1.12.1.3 Structural or vegetative shading 2.1.9.2 Multiple use buildings and projects Multi -use structures shall include the following: 2.1.9.2.1 Anchor tenants shall provide clearly defined, highly visible customer entrances. 2.1.9.2.2 A provision for intermittent, shaded 0 - -- -- — - - -- outdoor community space City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations Facade Articulation 1 <■■■■ 'ni■ ■ ■llig41 Boom naring:1t Ah *A6 C 5-2 M *A6 ■ ■�■ 6666 6666 I■■■■ ■■ G 6666 *E0 66 6666 2221 6222 6222 1 111■22 90 6012 2011 1221 Fig. 2 -3 Entryways ----------------------------------- O�.■..m.�tt-.a ■ ■ ■■ 6666 ui i on o: I t Preferred ■■ ■■ ■■ ■0 0000 ■■ ■ - Mom, 6666 ■■ ■ 6666 ■■ ■ Preferred I: =IZAII fl _� , r Clearly Defined Entries Differentiate 1st, or I st and 2nd floors from the floors above with color. texture Building Entry deady identified on aB floors of the budding O ttrt......... ones moms me me OHNIM son :99 moms mass ■e ®® oil ■■■ ■o r■■ ■ ■■ Nu nu_ Building Entry Fig. 2 -5 page 6 1) raft — 2/28/01 at a minimum of one percent of the total gross floor area of the building or commercial project. Community space shall be located within or adjacent to the circulation path of the complex or main structure, and shall incorporate benches or other seating components. 2.1.10 Mechanical equipment screening The highest portion of mechanical equipment, such as backflow preventers, meters and valves for public utilities operations, satellite antennas, heating and ventilating, air - conditioning, or other utility hardware on roofs, ground, or buildings shall be installed at or below the lowest elevation or level of screening materials. Materials used for screening purposes shall match the architectural style, color, and materials of the principal building. This equipment shall be located to prevent visibility from any street or adjoining property. Landscape screening must include a dense planting or earth berming or both, as established in chapter _ 2.1.11 Gutters and down spouts Internal drainage is preferred, however, where used, gutters and down spouts shall be painted to match the surface to which they are attached. 2.1.12 Service and storage yards, loading docks All refuse and waste containers, recycling or compacting containers, dumpsters, oil tanks, bottled gas tanks, service yards, storage yards, and loading docks shall be located in the rear or side yard. All such service equipment and service areas shall be screened from view from any street or adjoining property by means of a wall, landscaping, or other methods approved by the City (see Figure 2 -6, Service Area Screening). 2.1.13 Shopping carts If shopping carts are permitted, shopping cart corrals shall be required, - - -- — subject to the standards listed below. City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations Service Area Screening Preferred Located away from primary entrances and pedestrian walkways Enclosed on all sides Planted with native vetetative screen or buffer Materials relate to building Direct access for service vehicles Discouraged Not effective Is visible from pedestrian and vehicular ways Does not relate to building Hard to acces Fig. 2 -6 page 7 nraf� - 2; ?81111 2.1.13.1 Screening Outdoor cart storage areas shall be screened from view by means of a wall or other methods approved by the City. 2.1.13.2 Materials The corrals shall be constructed of solid walls that match the primary structure. 2.1.13.3 Operations Shopping carts shall not be allowed to accumulate in any outside area, including parking lots and loading areas, and shall be removed from cart corrals in a timely manner and relocated to storage areas. 2.1.14 Mailboxes Mailboxes, including special drop boxes, may be clustered within buildings, grouped under a kiosk, or individually freestanding. In all cases the design and installation of mailboxes shall comply with the standards listed below. 2.1.14.1 The City and the U.S. Postal Service shall approve the size, type, and location of Mailboxes. 2.1.14.2 Mailboxes shall be landscaped consistent with and architecturally compatible to the development. 2.1.15 Satellite dishes Satellite dishes may be installed in any zoning district provided the dishes are not visible from any street, and the color is compatible with the surrounding environment. Plans for the installation of communication equipment such as dishes and antennas shall be submitted for review during the planning phase of a project. 2.1.16 Telephones, vending machines, newspaper racks, etc. All public telephones, vending machines, newspaper racks, and facilities dispensing merchandise or services on private property shall be enclosed within a building, enclosed within a structure, attached to a building, or enclosed in a separate area. Landscaping and des ign of attached and freestanding buildings shall match the principal structure. City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations page 8 • Draft - 2/28,,01 2.1.17 Underground Utilities All new, reconstructed, or relocated utilities occurring as a result of development, including but not limited to electric, telephone and television cable utilities shall be placed underground. Costs for underground installation shall not be borne by the City. 2.2 Preferred Roof Styles 2.2.1 Roof overhangs Roof overhangs shall wrap around at least three sides of the building. Mansard roofs shall not be permitted (see Figure 2 -7, Side Details). 2.2.2 Roof Treatments Variations in rooflines shall be used to add interest to, and reduce the mass of buildings. Roof features shall be in scale with the building's mass and complement the character of adjoining and or adjacent buildings and neighborhoods. Roofing material should be constructed of durable high quality material in order to enhance the appearance and attractiveness of the community (see Figure 2 -8, Roof Types). 2.23 Roof edge and parapet Treatment A minimum of two locations, the roof edge and/or parapet shall have a vertical change from the dominant roof condition a minimum of three feet. At least one such change shall be located on a primary fagade adjacent to a collector or arterial right -of -way (see Figure 2 -9, Roof Features). 2.3 Preferred Roof Materials for Sloped Roof Areas Preferred roof materials for pitched roofs shall include: • Glazed or unglazed ceramic tiles • Metal shingle or V-crimp metal • Concrete Tile • Slate 2.4 Building Colors Building materials and color selection shall achieve visual order and shall be in accordance with the color chart included as Exhibit #1 to these Guidelines. City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations Side Details Fig. 2 -7 Roof Types loom I tong logo IN 111 Boom go logo logo go logo NINE am MIKE long on long ;� �I Itl go Ii logo so Emit [ I NI I -- — -- rrwaaa+ ",� Gable Roof Flat roof Hip Roof with parapet Fig. 2 -8 Roof Features Quality, roof breaks u mass of building, adds interest and defines entry .................:........ O Ross nn I ■ ■t■ ■ ■■R RR s ■nBoggs Ro on me ■■■ ■Rk■ mass NONE e9■XRA■MEN on Sri■ 1�ffiT Fig. 2-9 fl page 9 Uraft - 2/28/01 3. Srm DESIGN 3.1 Building Orientation Buildings shall front onto a street or boulevard (see Figure 3 -1, Building Orientation). 3.2 Corner Lots Corner lots at an intersection of two or more arterial or major collector roads shall be designed to emphasize their location. Buildings and structures on corner lots shall be designed with additional architectural embellishments such as towers, or other design features, to emphasize their locations as gateways and transition points within the community (see Figure 3 -2, Corner Lots). 3.3 Commercial strip development discouraged Minimum lot sizes and limited access drives shall be used to reduce the potential for commercial strip development. Neighboring properties are encouraged to link their parking lots together and to share common driveways. 3.4 Parking 3.4.1 Pedestrian Circulation in Parking Facilities 3.4.1.1 Parking facilities and appurtenant driveways shall be designed so as to gather pedestrians out of vehicle travel lanes and to maximize the safety and convenience of pedestrians walking between parked cars and business entrances as well as between external points and locations on site. 3.4.1.2 Pedestrian walkways shall be integrated, to the extent possible, into the interior and/or perimeter landscaping of parking lots; constructed with a paved or similarly firm surface, at least six (6) feet in width; and separated from vehicular and parking areas by grade, curbing and/or vegetation, except for necessary ramps. 3.4.2 Loading Facilities 3.4.2.1 When required, loading docks, solid waste facilities, recycling — facilities and other service areas City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations Uniform 'Build -To' Line Building Orientation Roadway _UUU Ue 'U t9 I fil, n fo1 !Q1 t1 O l n vRoadway I Buildings front onto street, relate in scale, maintain a uniform 'Build-To' line Fig. 3 -1 Corner Lots 3 a o° Fig. 3 -2 page 10 Di aft - 2t28101 shall be placed to the rear or side of building in visually unobtrusive locations. 3.4.2.2 Screening shall prevent direct views of the loading areas and their driveways from adjacent properties or from the public right -of -way. Screening shall also prevent spillover glare, noise, or exhaust fumes. Screening and buffering shall be achieved through the use of walls, fences and landscaping. Buffers shall be visually impervious and completely obscure the contents and facilities. Recesses in the building, or depressed access ramps may be used as screening. 3.4.3 Parking In Rear On site parking must be located behind the building. 3.4.4 Wheel Stops Wheel stops or continuous curbing shall be placed two (2) feet from the front of all parking spaces, except those in a parallel configuration. Wheel stops shall be at least six (6) feet in width. 3.5 Pedestrian amenities 3.5.1 Width and Materials Sidewalks shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in width. Sidewalks shall be constructed of stone, textured cement, concrete pavers, or brick. 3.5.2 AASHTO Consistency Facilities for bicycles and pedestrians shall be designed consistent with the standards adopted by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials or other applicable agency. Continuous, interconnected pathways are encouraged subject to the following: 3.5.2.1 the overall intent to maintain existing native vegetation 3.5.2.2 the overall intent to re- establish native vegetation; 3.5.2.3 to allow pathways to meander; 3.5.2.4 to generally maintain a pathway located as far as possible from vehicular traffic; and City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations page 11 1) ratt — 2128101 3.5.2.5 to allow installation of amenities such • as benches, fountains, and arbors that enhance the pathway This requirement shall be applied to adjacent properties, as permitted by right -of -way and easement widths, to allow extension of the pathways. 3.5.4 Multiuse Pathways Multiuse pathways and sidewalks shall meander around vegetation and berms throughout the greenbelt. Nature trails may connect to the sidewalks. Pathways shall be illuminated pursuant to specifications approved during site plan approval. All landscaping, irrigation, berms, sidewalks, and lighting within road rights -of -way shall be approved by the appropriate jurisdiction. 3.6 Prohibited elements The following elements are prohibited: chain- link fences in public view, unfinished concrete or concrete masonry walls excluding architectural concrete, dumpsters, trash receptacles excluding city- approved street furniture, artificial plants or turf, decorative or commercial display objects, visible neon, elements with highly reflective or bright colored surfaces. 4. SIGNS 4.1 Environmental Graphic Language Commercial signage shall employ materials, details, and colors of the primary building or project. When possible, the sign should serve as a distinctive landmark that reflects the character of the associated project. 4.2 Building lighting Building lighting shall be installed consistent with the standards listed in section _ (see Figure 4 -1, Exterior Lighting). 4.3 Signs All signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter _, unless restricted further herein. 5. ROADWAY DETAns 5.1 General Design Guidelines 5.1.1 Sidewalks shall be provided along all roadways on both sides of the street. At — corners, sidewalks shall continue across City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations Exterior Lighting Fig. 4 -1 page 12 • • • M At - 2/28/01 street surfaces using decorative paving materials to delineate crosswalks. 5.1.2 Square block, concrete curbing shall be installed along all roadways on both sides of the street. Curb radii at intersections shall not exceed a maximum of 15 feet. 5.1.3 Decorative pedestrian -scale street lighting shall be provided at a height of no more than ten feet with poles constructed from steel, cast iron, aluminum or spun concrete. Lighting poles shall be of a consistent architectural style and shall complement the predominant architectural themeof a project. 5.1.4 Travel lanes shall not exceed eleven (11) feet in width (see Figure 5 -1, Roadway Detain. 5.1.5 On- street, parallel parking shall be provided along high- intensity commercial street fronts. Roadway Details .0 *Mi ' ' Bky k L— - 4' (Na I-Win G- Flame( City of Palm Beach Gardens Land Development Regulations A. Fig. 5 -1 � AA • llkyde lam - I' (Na l"AdK Gu Ra�geJ' page 13 Glossary of Terms Arcade ggpqqnq HIMIMIMIMIRIQUIMP A series of arches supported on columns along the primary building facades, creating cover for pedestrians. Awning A rooflike cover of canvas extending over a window,doorway or deck, J� providing protection from the elements. IN O Awning Arcade Balcony An elevated platform projecting from the wall of a building and enclosed by a railing or parapet. Building articulation Traditional architectural details that provide interest and human scale Building placement The relationship of a building to the block and build -to /setback lines. Building projections Any element of a building such as awnings, roofs, signs or ornamental details that project out from the walls of the building, particularly into the right -of -way. Build -to line A line parallel to the street right -of -way line at any story level of a building representing the minumum distance which all or any part of a building is constructed from said right -of -way line. Bump out Curb projection at end or mid -block that defines the on- street parking lane. Canopy a projecting cover for pedestrians in the form of a roof -like structure, which may or may not be supported by columns, providing protection form the elements, usually in a continuous fashion. Center line Line defining the center of the street right of way. Charrette A public consensus building event where design principles and project concepts are expressed. Civic building A city hall, library, community center or other such building, preferably prommantly located in the community, with appropriately significant, formal architecture. Clerestory window Windows that are placed above the pedestrian's eye level and contribute little to the builing's transparency level. Colonnade Same as arcade, but not neccessarily having arches. Corner treatment Architectural detailing or significant floor plan configuration where a building occurs on the corner of an intersection of two primary, or a primary and secondary street. Cornice A continuous projection at the uppermost portion of a building which defines it's top. IN Right -of- way line Build - to line Building Crosswalk Parapet A city-owned right -of -way that crosses a street and A low protective wall that rises above the edge of a furnishes access to adjacent streets or properties. flat or gable roof, often animportant part of the facade. Entry The portion of a building that provides public access, Portico preferably with notable form for easy identification. A porch having a roof supported by columns, often leading to the entrance of a building. Facade The front of a building or any of it's sides facing a Primary frontage public way or space, especially one distinguished by it's The main facade of a buiding which faces the primary architectural treatment. street. Fascia Redevelop A broad flat surface which is the outer edge of a cornice To demolish existing buildings or to increase overall or roof. floor area existing on a property; or both, irrespective of whether a change occurs in land use. Fenestration The design, proportioning, and disposition of windows Retention and other exterior openings of a building. The permanant on -site maintenance of stormwater. Flat roof Right -of -way A slightly pitched roof that is hidden by parapets on the A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, front and sides, and possibly the on back of the prescription, or condemnation and intended to be building. occupied by a street, trail, water line, sanitary sewer, and/or other public utilities or facilities. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) The total floor area of all buildings on a zoning lot Round -a -bout /'Traffic circle divided by the area of said lot. A raised island that is usually landscaped and located at the intersection of two streets used to reduce traffic Gable roof speeds and accidents without diverting traffic onto A roof sloping downward in two parts, so as to from a adjacent residential streets. gable at both ends. Setback Hip Roof The minumum distance by which any building or A roof having sloping ends and sides at an inclined structure must be separated froma street right -of -way projecting angle. or lot line. Infill Street frontage Development or redevelopment of land that has. been The distance along which a property line of a lot bypassed, remained vacant, and/or is underused as a adjoins a public or private street. result of the continuing urban development process, and provides an opportunity to strengthen older Street furniture neighborhoods and save on infrastructure and other Those features associated with a street that are resources. intended to enhance that street's physical character and use by pedestrians, such as benches, trash Landscaped parking receptacles, kiosks, lights, newspaper racks, etc. Parking areas made more pleasant to see and use by the addition of trees and other landscaping within, and on Swale the perimeter of the parking area. A shallow ditch used to temporarilly store, route or filter run -off. Liner building A building that is next to or connected to a parking Traffic calming garage or other less desirable building, that provides Reducing the adverse impact of motor vehicles by traditional scale, activity and interest on at least the reducing speeds, providing more space for street level, often storefronts or even apartments. pedestrians and cyclists, and improving the local Loggia environment. A colonnaded or arcaded space within the body of a Transparency building but open to the air on one side, often at an The amount of clear glass windows on a building upper story overlooking an open court. wall, particularly on the front facade of a store or other building on an urban sidewalk. Median An area in the center of a street or highway used to Tree Lawn separate the directional flow of traffic, may contain left- A landscaped area of grass and trees between the turn lanes, and is demarcated by curb and guttering, sidewalk of a street and a walkway close to a having stripes to distinguish it from the portion of road building. used fro through traffic. Mullion Vertical and horizontal dividers between the lights of a a window.