Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-14-12 cra — reading text

guidelines are based on certain design elements and principles, which allow the freedom to choose material, color and design with the use of facade ratios to project consistency and compatibility compiled into a streamlined set of guidelines. Building materials including windows, doors and design elements are used to ensure proportionality and transitions to create a visually interesting appearance through approximate facade area calculations which contributes CPA ( Community towards uniformity between an eclectic mixture of styles through ; Redevelopment Area). The emphasis within the design guid ' on the freedom of individual preference while providing guidance in working tow , engthening the community ntribute towards the identity to further encourage development and redevelopm ' overall goal for increasing property values while further,jn tivizipromoting business activity within the CRA. Furthermore, it is at the discr f e ch inneighborhood and t their own C d Restrictions, district within the CRA, to choose to organize and harea. to be privately administered to further promote co ncy and ompatibility p The intent of this chapter is to provide guideli es tha : Tfe in'borporated into the LDC for density and intensity bonuses and considered when re ng applications for CRA grant programs. These guidelines will help to'-.-,. tl m the imag Vokidentity of the CRA . This in turn increases property values and promo mpaI bility d rend appearance through a flexible approach to design that promote ua durability ' a based on the pedestrian scale. Applicants should provide renderings c ly. ng information regarding the use and type of material and< ors to demon chieve "' stn regards m facade articulation. In addition, these plans e dimensiotl yloca[ ion screening devices and mechanical equipment locations " storage s to ensure nsistency within the CRA with final approval itch; c struction S. i;. materials; and landscaping and structural of roof type, mate orientation. - 6, :. "'..:... Massing merior voids;' as, can encourage advanced design, and provide additional vistas, impr" ventilation, ' walkability throughout a development. A well -designed facade includes facade ulation niques. This is achieved through an approximate calculation of the amount of stni ' facade square footage in order to determine the amount of facade articulation necessary. t r many buildings, there is more than one street frontage. Therefore, well- designed facadesfwill include all visible sides receiving " front" treatment. The following graphics illustrate designs that meet this objective. City of Fort Walton Beach February 2012 Packet Pg 4t  7. 1. a 2012 Community Redevelopment Plan 1. Utilize a minimum depth for three -dimensional featur s,kh as pr"." as and recesses and other design features to ensure consistency in treatmGltt 2. Provide landscaping as an alternative that caa' ,}L',', s,Incorpoi' :. d to create vrs'g@' l aks along blank wall areas. rtional, well- designed structures 3. Use building massing, or structural olumes, to create` which integrate larger volumes into oriented to [he' tnan. 4. Use variations in height and depth wi4in rticulatio't *:' Strategics to create further interest in addition to the use of porchesera ,` "' monies, arcades or colonnades, towers, and/ or porticos„ The primary methods to v icula n are the use of windows, shutters, doors, banding, in t ches,'' vies; "' " t nd verandas to vary the fagade. Combining facade a atrbn' ues rategies tavoid blank walls and simple rectangles provides for int t and variety ign.' o for the provision and implementation of detail within fag ulation is to ve an"" tation to the scale of the pedestrian while creating a visually i ling fagade t gh the" use of architectural features. Awnings and canopies can provide a d F" . feature wh contributes toward facade articulation in addition to the use of arcades ( series olumns) , verhangs, parapets, arches, building details, such as columns, pilasters, banding ay wers, cupolas, etc. Furthermore, through the use of repetition, the facade is further e ` d through the repeated use of material, patterns, textures, colors, banding, projections apg massing of forms The variety in materials, color, window placement, and projections and recesses shown in the following illustrations helps in understanding the concepts of fagade articulation. Recommendation 4. 2. 1 1. Utilize City- provided fagade articulation techniques to enhance the area and create harmony among individual developments. Walton Beach February 2012 Packet Pg. 42  1. t. a 2012 Community Redevelopment Plan Objective The use of varying materials and colors along with design elements are methods to achieve well - articulated walls. Building designers can use a wide range of techniques, choosing colors and materials to meet the design needs and choices of the building owner and occupant. Where buildings have street " frontage" on two or more sides, these techniques should be used to achieve the appearance of a front entrance on all street frontages. The use of banding ( shown in the photographs below) differentiates u s, such as residential on upper floors and commercial on the street level. The incorporati .. fferent materials can create further visual interest, while promoting the " small town Cher ". 1. Establish CRA tunMgant o : loan programs % pport improvements to facade design and to encourage treatmen IL ,_,,, u es AA "front" entrance designs. 2. Considgestabiil onus ` visions in the LDC to grant additional floor area or additional del y based on the a of i! rce with the design guidelines in this CRA Plan. The placement ai le,.' windows and doors is important in achieving compatibility and consistency in desi2 ' tale. Where multiple " front' entrances are provided, the design and placement of windory4iY and doors can improve visibility to businesses, enhance safety for pedestrians and shoppers, and also respect privacy. Where a building has both residential and business uses, separate entrances for residents are important to respect privacy. Further, windows and doors should be proportional to the facade and enhance design choices described in the objectives above. The placement and design of doors, in particular, is crucial to achieve a clear delineation of entrances. City of Fort Walton Beach February 2012 Packet Pg. 43  7. 1. a 2012 Community Redevelopment Plan Recommendation 4. 4. 1 1. Review grant applications for consistency with window and awning design guidelines. Compatibility and consistency between rooflines and roofing materials of new or redeveloped buildings with buildings in the surrounding neighborhood can be achieved through attention to roof pitch, varying heights, the use of eaves and parapets, and complementary materials. Design interest can be accomplished through the use of design elements an ers. Pitched roofs are particularly important in areas where heights are three stories or to or er to promote design consistent with the small town character desired in Fort Walton Examples of various roof treatments are shown in the following illustrations. 1. Utilize minimum standards for pitched roofs 2. Create incentives to achieve consistency in roof Entryways and storefronts should serve as o d an int"" e' 1 component of the overall design scheme. These features should pr'__ i Wttion and maximize visibility while providing features can provide 1? M ent weather designed for the visibility and comfort estrian. T ccomplished through the use of color, transitions between ing ma " Is; and tl oration of awnings, decorative pavers, landscaping, and/ o catur o provide ng entryways and storefronts to further attract business within th ;. ecti, r encourages the provision of shade and cover, in additi. 3ptdoor . ' g ai 1 near entryways and storefronts. of designs a guidelines for new development and 2. Consider pro in lives for incorporating recommended entryway and storefront designs. f.> While it is the goal for all new development within the CRA to complement surrounding structures, the use of transitions between building heights, the differentiation of style, and the use of materials and scale will further promote compatibility and consistency of development. City of Fort Walton Beach February 2012 PacketPg. 44'-  a