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Section H: Building Type Character and Quality <br /> Details should be used to help reinforce the connection between the building and the maritime <br /> aesthetic. Since the buildings are small, a few well thought through and well-designed <br /> connection details between materials could help provide pedestrian interest and reveal an <br /> aesthetic connection to the marina. <br /> Materials — Exteriors of the marine services buildings should fit with the marina environment. <br /> Like the surrounding marina, the use of steel, heavy gauge aluminum or aluminum alloy, <br /> masonry, concrete, or treated wood could all be appropriate. <br /> Commercial Retail <br /> Commercial retail includes buildings <br /> y ahseted t <br /> `�' `ili <br /> % �'.r saletht wof ill ah <br /> wideoue variety <br /> rlaof goodstohe, <br /> �g <br /> merchandise, and services. Located <br /> .: predominantly in Fisherman's <br /> " i <br /> • Harbor and Millwright Districts, <br /> - -, l. i - these retail buildings will create the <br /> a " focal point of the community and <br /> create a place imbued with a unique <br /> maritime village character. This will <br /> be achieved in part by these <br /> „ e , ` standards and by the use of <br /> ' illerfrA 11114000. historically reflective and maritime <br /> inspired forms, details, and <br /> materials. Key design components <br /> 1 include the following: <br /> '4, Retail relationship between the <br /> %; ground floor and the street shall <br /> provide for maximum visibility <br /> through storefront glazing, and <br /> maximum visual interest through design details, color, and decoration. "Clerestory" windows <br /> located above the principal storefront windows are encouraged. <br /> Individual storefronts must provide elements of uniqueness to add to the diversity and visual <br /> interest of the street. Overhead protection should be included at the entry and along storefronts <br /> for both weather protection and visual interest. They will serve to emphasize entries and create a <br /> pedestrian scale at the retail street level. <br /> Top treatments of retail buildings should include decorative detailing and forms. They should <br /> achieve a distinct visual termination through a change of material,pattern, color, and form. <br /> Details are encouraged to be inspired by historical maritime and nautical elements to reinforce the <br /> distinctive character of the district. Relating to this aesthetic, details can express materials and <br /> their connections by being revealed and emphasized. In Fisherman's Harbor, details should be <br /> 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines - 103- <br />