2018 06 29 Indigo Ridge Guidelines Draft 01

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c. Door heights shall not exceed the height of One (1) story. d. Where storefront windows are provided, doorway entries shall be recessed Three Feet (3’) or more behind storefront windows. e. All entries shall be free from obstructions and where possible provide a Forty-Five Degree (45°) angle clear view path from the outside edge of the door. f. Service, security or garage doors shall not be placed at street frontages; however, these entries may be placed at alleys or rear portions of buildings, provided they are not visible from any street, park, or Residential building. 4.10 WINDOWS Windows lining a building façade establish the scale and rhythm of the streetscape for pedestrians. This scale is controlled by the placement and sizes of windows. For Non-Residential buildings, windows allow for goods and customers to be viewed, creating interaction between the building and public realm. For Residential buildings, they control the balance of private and public space and act as surveillance portals for safety and security concerns. a. Window Materials – The following standards apply to all window materials on the Property: 1) Only anodized aluminum, vinyl or steel frames are allowed. Wood-frame windows are not permitted; 2) Glass shall be clear except for specialty windows, including but not limited to stained, opalescent or tinted glass. Specialty windows are subject to review and approval of a minor modification; 3) Windows at ground level shall allow Ninety Percent (90%) light transmission; 4) Windows at upper levels may permit Seventy-Five Percent (75%) light transmission (or as needed to meet building code); 5) Window screens shall match the building frame material color or shall be dark anodized. Window screens shall be prohibited on ground floor Non-Residential buildings. b. Techniques and Configurations: 1) Horizontal groupings of windows shall not exceed Five (5) per group, where separated by a mullion, column, or wall section a minimum of Seven Inches (7”) wide; 2) Exterior shutters shall be sized and mounted appropriately for the window opening and will be One- Half (½) the width of the adjacent window; 3) Windows shall be a minimum of Thirty Inches (30”) from building corners, unless separated by a corner mullion or column twice the width used in grouping; and, 4) Upper windows – only double or single hung, awning or casement windows are allowed. Fixed windows are allowed as part of a component system with operable windows within a single wall opening. c. Ground Level Glazing Requirements – Exterior wall fenestration shall be comprised of the following at the Ground Floor Level for each building: 1) Retail and Hotel – a minimum Sixty Percent (60%) window glazing; 2) Office – a minimum Forty Percent (40%) window glazing; and, 3) Residential – There is no minimum glazing requirement for ground floor Residential uses. d. Storefronts – Storefronts are an important element of a commercial enterprise and should be designed as a unified combination of windows and doors, signage, colors and awnings or canopies. Storefronts should utilize durable, low-maintenance materials and finishes and should permit unobstructed views into the space, thus increasing visibility and promoting the business within: 1) Single pane glass windows are prohibited; 2) Sixty Percent (60%) of the window pane surface shall allow for views into the building to a depth of at least Fifteen Feet (15’); 3) Windows shall not be made opaque by signage or other application treatments, except as allowed in these Guidelines. However, interior sunscreens or blinds shall be permitted. 4) Black glass, opaque glass and other “false window” techniques are prohibited. Highly reflective glass is also prohibited; and, Indigo Ridge Development Guidelines Cedar Park, Texas (Draft 29 June 2018) 18
5) Doors with no opacity shall not be located on street frontages. 4.11 AWNINGS AND CANOPIES The following standards apply to awnings and canopies in all Districts: a. May be composed only of metal, canvas, or glass; may not contain other reflective materials or finishes. b. Must maintain a minimum Ten Foot (10’) clearance above sidewalks, with a minimum Six Foot (6’) depth from the building face. c. Shall be constructed to be durable and consistent with the architectural character of the building. d. Shall be located as to provide shading for exterior windows and doors and shall cover the entire width of the window opening or groups of windows. 4.12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING Exterior lighting should enhance the public realm and create a positive and safe pedestrian experience. Lighting should be adequate to deter crime while controlling intensity so that it does not impair night-vision or create light pollution. Minimizing light glare and light spilling onto adjacent properties adds to the quality of the development and its neighbors: a. Permitted lighting includes Light Emitting Diode (LED), Halogen, Metal Halide, and Incandescent lamps. b. Prohibited lighting includes Neon, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) and Compact Fluorescent (CF) lamps. c. A minor modification may be requested for review and approval of additional lighting elements comparable to the above list of Permitted Exterior Lighting and consistent with the intent of this subsection. d. Lighting levels shall comply with the standards for glare set forth by the City. e. Lighting shall be directed downward. Up-lighting of building walls is prohibited. f. Lighting of signage, parking and pedestrian walkways is to be controlled or narrowly focused. g. Equipment and lighting fixtures are to be weather-resistant and durable to minimize maintenance. h. Placement and shielding of light sources shall limit visual impact. Full cut-off metal fixtures are required. i. Distracting, flashing, traveling or animated lighting is not permitted. j. Video display boards may only be installed with prior review and approval from the City. Indigo Ridge Development Guidelines Cedar Park, Texas (Draft 29 June 2018) 19
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