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Section G: Building Site & Design Standards unite for a strong retail district identity. This site sports the projects icon, the Workman's Clock tower. • The Esplanade—Building design for the hotels and restaurant on this waterfront area will be important in conveying the prime waterfront aspect and individual qualities of the different buildings. Design of buildings for the Esplanade include marina service facilities located here will use functional design to support the marinas and the public access areas around the site, as well as convey the maritime quality. Building Design General Standards The following general building design standards are to be applied to all areas of the Waterfront Place Central. Specific design standards related to each district and associated building types are covered in Section C. These, and all other standards and guidelines, are in addition to all required building codes and ordinances. Building Location — Districts defined in the preferred Master Plan define building type and location. Building Facades and Frontage— • Building façade treatment will be designed to create a pedestrian-friendly presence and image by coordinating with the district's streetscape design. This includes compatible use and layout between the architectural façade with the streetscape's landscape, ground plane materials, lighting, furnishings, utilities, etc. • Ground level building components such as doors, windows, bays, canopy structures, etc. must convey visual interest and reinforce the District theme. These architectural components will create visual and textural interest at eye level for pedestrians. Curtain wall facades are not allowed. _ • Buildingswithin pedestrian-dominated areas should incorporate detailed architectural and decorative elements into ground-floor` street-facing façades. These elements include hanging baskets, signage supported by ornamental brackets, medallions, belt courses, plinths for columns, kick plates for storefront windows, prominent sills, tile work, etc. • Access—All buildings will have defined pedestrian entrances along each street frontage. A main entrance, defined as such by scale and architectural features, will be provided at the building's street address. Access for some buildings will also include garage entrances. Garage entrances must be designed as integral elements and work aesthetically with the building's elevation. Building Orientation— • Views — Views are a critical factor in the site layout of many types of buildings such as residences, hotels and restaurants. Views to the water from buildings must be maximized through building orientation. • Uses — Building use will, to some extent, determine orientation. Residences, hotels and restaurants shall lay out buildings to maximize views to the water. Some offices may desire views, but many should be laid out with consideration of comfort and ease of use for office workers. Retail streets will be focused on a strong retail streetscape. Marine related commercial will be laid out for operational considerations. 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines -89-