§ 58.1104. Design Enhancements.

The following design enhancements represent options for creating a superior development. While not a strict point-based system, a development that meets a greater number of these enhancements is eligible for a greater bonus than a development that meets only one or two enhancements. If improvements to the streetscape or other public property is part of a selected option, then such improvements must be maintained by the property owner or owners of the subject development unless appropriate maintenance obligations are accepted by the City.

(a)

Streetscape treatment that exceeds the minimum standards normally required of the development's location.

(b)

Landscaping that exceeds by at least 10% the minimum number of points required by Part 2H, Chapter 60 of this Code.

(c)

At least one additional mobility strategy than the minimum number of strategies required by section 59.209 of this Code.

(d)

Site design and building materials that exceed the minimum environmental sustainability requirements in place at the time of development. Such enhancements should consider energy efficiency, stormwater design, solar or other renewable energy sources, recycling, and sustainable materials options, all of which should be judged against the best-available technology and any relevant and generally accepted environmental certification programs.

(e)

For a high-rise building, a roofline that is sculpted to create an interesting form and enhance the collective skyline, or alternatively, a green-roof, active roof deck, or solar panels while maintaining an attractive and cohesive architectural form.

(f)

Superior architectural design, including all of the following, where applicable:

1.

Buildings on corner lots and buildings that terminate views must incorporate additional height or other features that emphasize their prominent location.

2.

In mixed-use buildings, the ground floor must be differentiated from upper floors through the use of architectural treatments.

3.

The primary building entrance must be a prominent feature that is defined and articulated with pediments, pilasters, columns, porticoes, porches, overhangs, railings, or other architecturally compatible elements.

4.

Transparent windows must comprise at least 30% of all street facing elevations.

5.

Use of durable, high-quality materials that are appropriate for the climate, such as stone, steel, glass, precast concrete, or masonry. Such materials and associated architectural features must wrap around all sides of the building that are visible from the public realm. Traditional stucco may be appropriate in a historic context or for a Mediterranean-style building. Buildings incorporating EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) or other faux-stucco finish for more than 10% of a street-facing façade do not meet this enhancement option.

(g)

Underground utilities, if currently aboveground.

(h)

Parking garage is located such that it is interior to the site or lined with habitable space along all street-facing facades. The habitable space must meet applicable transparency requirements and must be included in locations not otherwise required by code, in particular on upper floors of the building.

(i)

Another enhancement not otherwise required by code that is proposed by the applicant and approved as part of the master plan or planned development zoning district. Examples might include a publicly accessible park or plaza, public art, a premium transit stop, or public parking.

(Ord. No. 2015-30, § 6, 7-13-2015, Doc. #1501131204)