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Attachment B <br />2. BUILDING DESIGN. <br />a. Architectural style is not restricted; evaluation of a project shall be based on the <br />quality of its design and its ability to harmonize building texture, shape, lines and mass <br />with the surrounding neighborhood. <br />b. Buildings shall be of appropriate height, scale, and design /shape to be in harmony <br />with those existing permanent neighboring developments which are consistent with, or <br />envisioned in, the Comprehensive Plan. This will be especially important for perimeter <br />structures. Adjacent structures that are not in conformance with the Comprehensive <br />Plan should be considered to be transitional. The degree of architectural harmony <br />required should be consistent with the nonconforming structure's anticipated <br />permanence. <br />c. Building components, such as windows, doors, eaves, parapets, stairs and decks <br />shall be integrated into the overall building design. Particular emphasis shall be given to <br />harmonious proportions of these components with those of adjacent developments. <br />Building components and ancillary parts shall be consistent with the anticipated life of <br />the structure. <br />d. The overall color scheme shall work to reduce building prominence and shall blend in <br />with the natural environment. <br />e. Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects shall be avoided. Variety of <br />detail, form, and siting shall be used to provide visual interest. Otherwise monotonous <br />flat walls and uniform vertical planes of individual buildings shall be broken up with <br />building modulation, stairs, <br />decks, railings, and focal entries. Multiple building developments shall use siting and <br />additional architectural variety to avoid inappropriate repetition of building designs and <br />appearance to surrounding properties. <br />3. LANDSCAPE AND SITE TREATMENT. <br />a. Existing natural topographic patterns and significant vegetation shall be reflected in <br />project design when they contribute to the natural beauty of the area or are important to <br />defining neighborhood identity or a sense of place. <br />b. Landscape treatment shall enhance existing natural and architectural features, help <br />separate public from private spaces, strengthen vistas and important views, provide <br />shade to moderate the affects of large paved areas, and break up visual mass. <br />c. Walkways, parking spaces, terraces, and other paved areas shall promote safety and <br />provide an inviting and stable appearance. Direct pedestrian linkages to the public <br />street, to on -site recreation areas, and to adjacent public recreation areas shall be <br />provided. <br />d. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties shall be provided. <br />4. MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES. <br />a. Miscellaneous structures shall be designed as an integral part of the architectural <br />concept and landscape. Materials shall be compatible with buildings, scale shall be <br />appropriate, colors shall be in harmony with buildings and surroundings, and structure <br />proportions shall be to scale. <br />b. The use of walls, fencing, planting, berms, or combinations of these shall accomplish <br />screening of service yards and other places that tend to be unsightly. Screening shall <br />be effective in winter and summer. <br />Page 17 of 32 <br />27 <br />