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LTC Design GuidelinesGLACIER TOWN CENTER - KALISPELL, MONTANA Design Guidelines + Standards for the LIFESTYLE CENTER (referred to as "TOWN CENTER" on the MASTER PLAN) INTRODUCTION: The City of Kalispell Architectural Design Standards vision statement concludes, "creativity that results in quality site design, architecture, landscaping and signage is encouraged so that new development makes a positive contribution to the community." Design guidelines and standards for the LIFESTYLE CENTER, to be developed by Wolford Development Montana LLC, encourage and require quality design in the site planning, architecture, landscaping, lighting and environmental graphics that will make up the center. The developer, major anchor department stores, minor anchors and in - line small shop tenants are required to abide by these guidelines and standards. Differentiation between guidelines and standards can be stated as follows: The design guidelines express the intent of the City of Kalispell and the community of Flathead County with regard to development in their neighborhoods, and the design standards are the minimum design requirements considered necessary to achieve and implement the guidelines. Site layout, access and circulation, landscaping, signage and graphics, lighting and building design are focused upon — but with the understanding that overall considerations, a harmonious interaction between the various components and a "sense of place" for the community, are the primary objective of the design guidelines and standards. OVERALL CONSIDERATIONS The Lifestyle Center is an integral part of the MASTER PLAN for Glacier Town Center, contributing to and reinforcing the objectives thereof. An holistic approach must be evident, in which the goals of the community, respect for natural features and the landscape, energy conservation measures, renewable resources and best management practices are adopted and followed in the planning and design process. Satisfying the goals of the community can further be accomplished through use of materials common to the region, by incorporating architectural design features and vernacular found elsewhere in the area and by portrayal of the heritage of Flathead County and the State of Montana. SITE LAYOUT, ACCESS + CIRCULATION GUIDELINES The site layout is an integral component of the MASTER PLAN, in which roadways, bikeways, pedestrian pathways, green space, parking, buildings and landscaping are hierarchically and spacially organized. The site layout, shall provide convenient and safe access to the lifestyle center for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Circulation within the center shall allow for each of these modes of travel. cTnninApnc a) Place buildings, spaces between buildings and landscaping in a manner that will enhance and ensure clarity to the network of pathways, roadways and pedestrian areas within the center. b) Provide for emergency vehicles and service vehicles within appropriate areas of the Lifestyle Center and where required by City of Kalispell ordinances. c) Distribute parking areas around buildings and in the center in order to shorten walking distance. Accessible spaces, in accordance with code and ADA criteria, shall be conveniently located throughout parking areas. d) Service areas, loading docks, refuse disposal, transformers and emergency generators are to be screened from public view with well constructed walls using approved materials and with appropriate landscaping. e) Provide accommodation for the circulation and stopping of public transportation on the site. f) Pathways for pedestrians and bicyclists are to lead not only into the center but also to the perimeter for connections to the greater community. g) Materials for surfacing and defining edges of roadways, pedestrian sidewalks, cross -walks, and bicycle paths are to have changes in color, texture and elevation to emphasize intersections, conflict points and the articulation of movement systems. These requirements improve visibility, enhance safety and provide visual interest and variety. h) Safe and convenient bicycle parking is to be provided at locations throughout the center in areas that do not obstruct pedestrian movement, impede vehicles or affect emergency means of egress. i) Parking design standards as set out in the City of Kalispell Architectural Design Standards shall remain applicable for the Lifestyle Center, Glacier Town Center. j) The number of parking spaces provided, dimensions of parking spaces and driveways and distances between rows, whether at 900 or angled, shall be in accordance with all relevant city of Kalispell codes and ordinances. LANDSCAPING ni ii CFI INF.q Landscaping in and around the Lifestyle Center is again an integral part of the MASTER PLAN, by which it is guided with regard to an overall order or framework. This order pertains to open space, green space, trails and pathways, buffering and demarcation within the center. Tree planting and landscaping are essential elements in parking areas to reduce the scale of large lots, to provide shade and screening and for vegetated swales to assist in snow storage. Planting and use of native species play a significant role in anchoring the built environment to the natural landscape. RTANnARnR a) Stormwater management and site landscaping shall not be separated and unrelated. Flowing water, retention and snow storage are to be integrated with the landscaping to enhance public space and improve stormwater management. b) At least one element of "Low Impact Development" (LID) identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), such as grassy swales, shall be incorporated in the landscape design. c) Large areas of landscaping such as open spaces, buffers, storm water retention areas or vegetated swales are to have natural characteristics rather than a manicured appearance. d) In combination with architectural elements, employ appropriate landscaping, clustering of planting and seasonal variety to provide screening and a reduction in scale of large unarticulated walls or building facades. e) Landscaping shall be included at all entry drives, on medians, parking islands, parking lot "canoes" and pedestrian pathways into the center. f) Trees of appropriate variety and maturity are required to define the main entrance boulevard to the center and the internal parking and shopping area of the lifestyle center. Trees shall be placed at appropriate intervals in the medians and adjacent to the public sidewalks and cross -walks. g) All landscaping design shall comply with the section headed "LANDSCAPING," contained in the City of Kalispell, Architectural Design Standards. h) City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and codes relating to landscaping shall be complied with. SIGNAGE + GRAPHICS nt jim:i INFO Environmental Graphics, encompassing identification, branding, way -finding, traffic control or simply conveying information, is an essential ingredient in "place making." Pylon signs, monument signs, directional signs and directories are to be integrated with the architectural vocabulary of buildings in the Lifestyle Center, with regard to materials, scale, colors and planting. Environmental Graphics for the Lifestyle Center can be a useful tool for associative or emblematic reference, tying the development to the community, its history and the natural environment. M C I V a) The size of signs, lettering, symbols, logos and supporting elements shall be appropriate in scale, color and illumination to how they are viewed: from automobiles at high speed, bicycles at moderate speed, or pedestrians at walking pace. b) All signage shall be in accordance with the Architectural Design Standards, City of Kalispell and the sign regulations in the city's Zoning Ordinance. SITE LIGHTING nt ji FI INFO Outdoor illumination is necessary and is to be provided through a unified and integrated lighting system that reinforces the hierarchy and delineation of the movement and circulation of cars, service vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. The illumination shall be sufficient to enhance safety and visibility in the Lifestyle Center without being obtrusive. In addition to providing a safe and comfortable environment, "design ambience," is achieved through good lighting design. RTANnARnR a) Balanced light levels are to be maintained in and around the Lifestyle Center and competing light levels shall be avoided. b) Type of fixtures, mounting heights and the elevation of potential viewers are mitigation measures that shall be utilized to control glare. c) General floodlighting of building facades is not permitted and all outdoor fixtures shall be fully shielded. d) The Design Standards under the heading "LIGHTING" in the City of Kalispell Architectural Design Standards, shall be adhered to. e) City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and Building Code Regulations relating to Site Lighting and Building mounted lighting remain in force. BUILDING DESIGN ni ii CFI INFR The Lifestyle Center is comprised of a number of buildings including major anchor Department Stores, minor anchor stores and small in -line specialty shops, attached in various combinations into larger blocks with continuous shopping frontage. The buildings, or combinations of buildings shall be designed to reduce the massive scale and uniformity associated with large department stores. Large wall surfaces are to be articulated by changes in plane; horizontally and vertically, by use of different materials, particularly at the base, by varying color and texture and by accenting elements at corners and adjacent to entrances. Articulation of roof lines and building parapets likewise is required. Visual interest and scale of buildings making up the pedestrian shopping environment are essential in the architectural design of all buildings in the Lifestyle Center, in order to create a sense of place for the community. The architectural character, materials, forms, decoration, accents and details are to be familiar to the community, its heritage and the region. It is recognized that in most instances the major anchors, minor anchors and small tenant shops are from or associated with national chains with corporate identities and branding, portrayed in the design of display windows, entrances, logos, signs, color schemes and building illumination. All building owners and tenants with leases are required to incorporate in their building or storefront designs, materials, colors, illumination, signs and landscaping that is compatible with the overall architectural character of the Lifestyle Center. The "Tenant Design Criteria Manual" sets out all criteria with which tenants shall comply. RTANnARnR a) Building design shall incorporate variations in building height, building mass, roof forms, roof lines, changes in wall plane and articulation of building facades. b) Bases of walls, columns, pilasters, piers and architectural accent features at street level shall be constructed with finish materials of brick, natural stone, reconstructed stone or concrete masonry units with textured and pigmented face. Use of exposed heavy timber framing and timber architectural features, common to the region, is encouraged. c) Exterior Insulation Finish Material — EIFS — is not permitted below a height of 50" measured from building floor elevation. d) Building parapets shall be constructed to conceal flat roofs and roof -mounted mechanical equipment. e) Consistency in architectural character, materials and details is required on all sides of buildings visible from pedestrian walkways, parking areas and public squares or plazas. f) Incorporate porticos, recessed entryways, arcades, display windows, awnings and entrance canopies to add variety, visual interest, a pedestrian scale and cover from the elements. g) The City of Kalispell "Architectural Design Standards" under the section "Building Design" shall be adhered to. h) All sections of the City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinances or Building Codes which relate specifically to building types, building envelopes, dimensional characteristics or materials, shall be complied with.