Volume 2: Draft Gorst Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement

GORST PLANNED ACTION EIS | SUMMARYdevelopment sites that directly affect the public realm. The design guidelines are intended to promote walkability,complete streets, identifiable character, the efficient and coordinated use of land and infrastructure, and LID.Accordingly, the design guidelines may address:• Streetscape guidelines• Site planning guidelinesThe streetscape guidelines apply to the design of public rights-of-way. Streetscape guidelines would address:• Design of the roadway, including width of travel, bicycle, and parking lanes• Design of the curb zone, which includes street trees and other amenities and infrastructure• The sidewalk• The transitional zone, which is the area between the sidewalk and edge of right-of-way• Building frontage elements such as the provision of weather protection where buildings abut the right-of-wayThe streetscape guidelines could vary based on type of roadway.The site planning guidelines associated with the Preferred Alternative would likely address the design of individualbuilding sites with regard to several aspects, including:• Building orientation, including the location of entrances• Building façade, including street-facing windows, building articulation, and blank wall limitations• Parking and vehicular access, including location of parking, curb cuts, shared parking, and pedestrianaccessibilityCultural ResourcesIncorporated Plan FeaturesThe Draft Watershed Characterization & Framework Plan proposes the following Guiding Principle and Policy:• Promote interpretive art, signage, and public spaces that recognize cultural history and environmentalfeatures• Celebrate cultural history in the watershed through interpretive displays and events. Protect sensitive culturalresources from disturbance.Applicable Regulations and CommitmentsFederal and state laws would apply as listed in Section 3.10 Cultural Resources, “Regulatory Context” section.Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton have adopted historic preservation regulations to promote a special taxvaluation to promote historic site rehabilitation and preservation and protect important archaeological andhistoric sites. Additional County and City regulations include:Draft | June 2013 1-33