06-27-11 Council Agenda & Packet

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planters and/or other elements that reduce building scale and add visual interest. (D) Commercial or mixed-use buildings with ground-level retail or office space shall include clear glass windows to allow views into building interiors. Opaque or reflective glass is prohibited. (E) Storefront windows shall be constructed of painted or clad wood or metal and clear glass. (F) Solid metal security gates, metal roll-down windows, and link or grill security devices are prohibited. (7) Commercial/Mixed Use Building Materials (A) Unarticulated or finished concrete block and plywood are prohibited on commercial mixed-use building facades or on walls that are visible from streets, sidewalks and parking areas. (B) Stucco, metal, exterior insulation systems (EIFS), unfinished pre-cast concrete panels and cast-in-place concrete are prohibited as the primary material used on commercial mixer]-use building facades or walls visible from streets, sidewalks and parking areas. Up to 10% of facades facing streets, sidewalks or parking areas can be comprised of one or a combination of these materials. (C) Decorative block, "renaissance stone," smooth/textured synthetic plaster and wood trim should may be used only for decorative accent purposes and shall be limited to 10% of facades facing streets, sidewalks or parking areas. (D) Roofs, if sloped, shall be clad in cedar shake wood, fiberglass, asphalt shingles, tile or real/synthetic slate and shall meet all standards required by the City building code. Standing seam finished metal roofing should be used for accent purposes only and shall be limited to 15% of the roof surface area. (E) Windows and doors shall be constructed of colored clad wood or painted metal and clear glass. Mill finish (non-colored) aluminum door and window frames are prohibited. Anodic coatings, copper, and brass finishes are acceptable alternates. (8) Commercial/Mixed Use Building Color Page 20 of 26