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Avienda_Design Guidelines - SE Area RemovedDEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES August 2022 DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Version: 2020 May 1 Contents Overview— 5 Introduction To Design Guidelines Application Implied Responsibility Part One: Overall— 7 Overview Context— 8 Overview Recommendations Objectives Street Hierarchy— 9 Overview Recommendations Streetscape— 10 Overview Recommendations Objectives Street Lights Parking— 12 Overview Recommendations Objectives Minimum Standards Loading Areas Architecture — 13 Overview Signage— 14 Overview Objectives Definitions Standards Stormwater Management— 19 Overview Objectives Recommendations Public Spaces— 20 Overview Recommendations Objectives Part Two: District Guidelines— 22 Overview Public Realm/Streetscape Plazas Sub-District 1 - Retail — 24 Public Realm/Streetscape Site Development Architectural Character Sub-District 2 - Village Retail— 25 Public Realm / Streetscape Architectural Character Signage Streetscape Character Gathering Space - Live / Relax Gathering Space - Work/Play Sub-District 3 - Mixed Use — 37 Public Realm / Streetscape Architectural Character Sub-District 4 - Multi-Family Housing— 38 Public Realm/Streetscape Site Development Architectural Guidelines Sub-District 5 - Low Density Housing— 39 Public Realm/Streetscape Site Development DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Introduction – 5 Purpose These guidelines set basic parameters, describe preferences and illustrate design intent. They serve as a framework within which creative design can and should occur. There is no one prescribed solution, but many options that can meet the basic requirements and intent of this document. Application The format and content of these guidelines are specifically tailored for use as a reference workbook that is organized into two parts. The first part outlines issues and recommendations that apply to the entire project area. The second section highlights specific guidelines that apply to each sub-district. Implied Responsibility All participants in the development of this project area must recognize the local and community impacts of this project and the various systems that play an important role. Each building must fit within the context of the entire plan. Individual projects must complement, not compete with, adjacent development in terms of public space, walk and trail connections, stormwater management solutions, street layout, parking strategies, land use mix and building design. Projects in this development will also need to comply with City of Chanhassen planned unit development (PUD) standards. Overview Avienda (Pronounced: Ah-vee-EN-da) is a district with “elegant vitality”, fulfilling the City of Chanhassen’s vision to become one of the region’s most vibrant, prosperous communities. Located at the confluence of Highway 212 and Powers Boulevard, Avienda offers a desirable, diverse shopping and lifestyle destination with convenient access. As a gateway to the City of Chanhassen, development in Avienda should blend the best of residential, retail, office, medical and hospitality. It should support high quality, attractive design that is compatible as a whole with forms and materials that are authentic to the region. Design Drivers • Timeless architectural features and forms • A color palette drawn from earth tones and natural elements • A safe, balanced network of pedestrian, bicycle and automobile access • Inclusive opportunities to relax and gather • Lush, resilient plantings with multi-season interest • Responsible resource use Introduction To Design Guidelines This document is intended to help direct design solutions and define character for this project. It is also intended to provide concepts for future development that will establish and maintain the aesthetic character of Avienda. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 7 Part One: Overall Overview There are a number of standards that apply to the entire Avienda development including recommendations for stormwater management, parks, streets, land use, parking, transit and other development components. Many of these overall Avienda guidelines overlap, or are integrated with one another. For ease of discussion they are categorized according to the same list of “layers” that formed the basic structure for the Guidelines: • Context – local, city, regional • Street Hierarchy – access, circulation, arrangement • Streetscape – preferred design, location • Parking – quantity, location, type • Architecture – preferred uses, horizontal/vertical mixed use, built form, character of development • Signage – design, location, quantity, type • Stormwater Management – surface water features, stormwater management • Open Spaces – trails and plazas It is essential that proposed design solutions for development projects and other improvements within Avienda demonstrate an understanding of the interplay between these layers.30' BUILDING SETBACK30' BUILDING SETBACK 30' BUILDING SETBACK 30' BUILDING SETBACK20' PARKING SETBACK10' PARKING SETBACK20' PARKING SETBACK 10' PARKING SETBACK US Hwy 212Lyman Boulevard Powers BoulevardBluff Creek BoulevardBe t h e s d a C i r c l e Lyman Boulvevard River Rock Drive NJersey Way RIVER ROCK D R S Degler Circle Sunset T ra i l Mills Drive Jeurissen LaneOUTLOT E OUTLOT A OUTLOT C 73,500 s.f. RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL 10,000 S.F. 35,000 S.F. RETAIL RETAIL ANCHOR RETAIL 8,000 S.F. RETAIL 3,000 S.F. 6,000 S.F. 8,000 S.F. 5,000 S.F. 15,000 S.F. 6,000 S.F. 7,000 S.F. RETAIL RETAIL REST REST 13,000 S.F. SENIOR 30,000 S.F. RETAIL CHILD CARE 10,000 S.F. REST 10,000 S.F. 8,000 S.F. RETAIL 8,000 S.F. RETAIL 7,000 S.F. REST 125,840 S.F. x 4 STORIES APARTMENTS Powers BoulevardBluff Creek Boulevard Avienda Parkway Mills Drive Landform and Site to Finish are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC.R R in collaboration with: LEVEL 7 DEVELOPMENT NORDLAND PARTNERS · RSP ARCHITECTS ESG ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN AVIENDA · Chanhassen, MN Regional Map Legend Stall Future Traffic Signal Existing Traffic Signal Stall Count Public Right Of Way Regional Commercial Future Development Area High Density Residential Medium Density Residential Preservation Ponding NORTH 0 150 300 Wetland and Buffer 12 494 10 394 169 5 169 55 62 100 62 MISS ISS IPP IRIVER BLOOMINGTON MINNEAPOLIS 35W SITE 94 94 694 35W 35W 35 35E 494 494 94 94 35W 212 169 169 100 12 MINNESOTARIVER CHANHASSEN MAPLE GROVE DP8.1 DEVELOPMENT PLAN 8.1 SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 Development Data Section Gross Area (Acres) Net Developable Area (Acres) Building Area (S.F.)Parking Stalls Units/ Beds Parking Ratio (Stalls per 1,000 S.F. or per Unit) 1.91 1.91 6,000 36 6.0 1.66 1.66 10,000 47 4.7 3.76 3.76 35,000 168 4.8 2.26 2.26 10,000 23 2.3 1.27 1.27 13,000 70 5.4 1.75 1.75 15,000 82 5.5 1.46 1.46 5,000 85 17.0 1.48 1.48 6,000 76 12.7 1.62 1.62 7,000 67 9.6 1.06 1.06 7,000 30 4.3 6.10 6.10 45,000 239 5.3 6.60 6.60 93,227 n/a 53 2.74 2.74 24,632 n/a 8 9.27 7.35 95,449 n/a 31 12.51 12.51 461,089 869 417 4.48 4.45 30,000 115 3.8 7.07 7.07 73,524 213 300 1.2 15.31 15.31 n/a n/a 14.25 0.00 n/a n/a 20.87 0.00 n/a n/a 1.66 0.00 n/a n/a Total 119.09 80.36 936,921 n/a Notes Development plan shown for schematic purposes only and subject to change. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 8 Context Overview Avienda is a unique area within Chanhassen; but it is a part of, and connected with, a variety of local, city-wide and regional systems (See Figure 1). Each development project, whether a single building, one lot, or a series of blocks, must provide reasonable links to these systems as a primary design objective. Recommendations To ensure that Avienda takes full advantage of local and regional systems, development should: • Provide safe, easily-recognized connections to city, county and state trail corridors • Make provisions for public amenities and encourage their use • Tie into, and improve, the Chanhassen utility network • Integrate with and complement the existing (and future) street framework • Become an integral part of the city and county drainage/stormwater management plan Objectives • Stormwater shall be managed to the maximum extent practicable to meet the requirements of the watershed, city and other agencies. Where stormwater features are visible, they should support the aesthetic design of the development • Bikeways and pedestrian routes in Avienda must be designed for safety and ease of access. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 9 Street Hierarchy Overview The Development Master Plan defines a strategy for the layout of public and private streets in Avienda. The size, type and configuration of this street hierarchy is based on a combination of projected traffic volume, level of service at intersections, proposed adjacent land use and desired aesthetic character. These guidelines promote a system that balances pedestrian and vehicular use. Recommendations The proposed street pattern reflects an opportunity for residents and visitors to park once and enjoy the shops and amenities on foot. Methods to achieve this include: • Provide a street network that distributes pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout Avienda (many choices or travel paths) • Promote improvements that invite pedestrian and bicycle use including wide sidewalks, streetscape amenities and designated bicycle trails DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 10 Conceptual Roadway LightingConceptual Pedestrian Lighting Objectives Creative design solutions for streetscape improvements should include: • Streetscape improvements that provide traffic calming • Inviting streetscapes that balance the needs of automobiles and pedestrians, and draw you into and through Avienda • A marriage of building design and streetscape design that encourages active spaces near the streets Street Lights Decorative street lights are desired for Avienda and the developer will work with the City and Xcel Energy to finalize the luminaire and pole types. Lighting design: Conceptual Roadway Lighting - Traditional Style Lamp in Bronze, offered through Xcel Energy, has been chosen for its aesthetic coordination with existing street fixtures in the neighborhood. Conceptual Pedestrian Lighting - BEGA brand 84 483 K3 (pole top luminaires) has been chosen for its quality and aesthetic. Select a style of similar character and quality. Streetscape Overview Amenities within the public right-of-way – and private portions of the pedestrian realm – play an important role in the aesthetics and placemaking of the Avienda streetscape: • Plazas and public gathering spaces • Street/sidewalk character and streetscape elements • Pedestrian/bicycle connections • Residential courts and other private green space The goal is to foster a safe and welcoming public realm that will invite pedestrian activity, promote traffic calming and encourage community gathering. Street trees, lighting and decorative fencing frame corridors and outdoor rooms. Special pavements, street furniture, public art and layered plantings will enhance points of interest and transition. Recommendations Give pedestrian scale to otherwise vast open parking lots, streets and plazas by: • Incorporating boulevard, median, and parking island trees to frame space and provide shade • Installing street lighting that meets all safety standards and design criteria, while creating a signature character for this district • Providing bike parking and pedestrian connections as part of each project within Avienda • Placing benches, seating, wayfinding kiosks and litter receptacles with regularity along trail loops DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 11 SidewalkBoulevard Median Street Street Boulevard TrailBirds eye of Bluff Creek Boulevard Section STREETSCAPE CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTER Natural Urban MAINTENANCE Low High PLANTING DENSITY High (screening) Low (visibility) PRIMARY USERS Automobile Long Term Impact SITE PRIORITY Immediate Impact Pedestrian Landscape enhancements at intersections Consistently planted median with thematic tie-ins to Avienda brand Swamp White Oak River Birch Street Trees Red Oak Northwood MapleDiscovery Elm White Oak DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 12 Lush plantings with year round interest and low water use. Avienda District Map Comfortable pedestrian connections within parking lots. Screen loading areas with high-quality materials that are consistent with the principal building. Parking Overview Balancing the realities of auto-related necessities and the desired character of Avienda is a significant challenge. The goal is to provide adequate parking – both quantity and location – while promoting new strategies that support the overall needs of Avienda. Parking will be provided through a combination of on-street spaces, off-street surface lots and structured ramps to support the mix of uses at Avienda. Parking structures should be below ground in high-density residential buildings or be lined with store/units or other street-level uses that are integrated into ramp design. Recommendations Parking guidelines encourage the following: • Provide a combination of fencing and landscaping to minimize the prominence of parking areas from important views • Explore options to integrate stormwater management requirements into parking area design • Landscaped parking islands intended for tree plantings must include adequate soil volume for healthy tree growth. Generally, provide one to three cubic feet of soil volume per one square foot of tree canopy area Objectives The primary objective is to provide a balance of surface lots, on-street and structured parking, with ample quantities and close proximity to serve the mix of uses in Avienda. In addition to providing adequate space, quality design is crucial. The framework for Avienda encourages creativity, innovation, quality and attention to detail in the project development, including parking solutions. Minimum Standards Parking in Avienda is intended to be shared to the greatest extent practicable in all mixed-use areas. Parking shall be provided under any of the following arrangements: • Shared parking arrangements between nearby uses are encouraged in all districts, including across Districts 1 and 2 • Within District 2 parking on individual parcels serving individual uses may be provided if designated and approved as part of the master plan • The development team will work with the City to identify opportunities for reduced and shared parking throughout the project Loading Areas Loading areas and docks shall be placed on the building’s least visible elevation. Loading areas shall be screened from public streets and residential areas through landscaping and building design measures. Landform® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. AVIENDA • Chanhassen, MN 09.08.2020 Avienda District Map DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 13 Architecture Overview The architectural guidelines are intended to encourage an integration of both traditional and contemporary design. Buildings should have a balanced horizontal/vertical rhythm of windows, offsets, roof lines, materials and entrances. Buildings should be highlighted by massing variety that includes transition lines. Main entrances of buildings should be clearly identifiable and timeless architectural materials, features and forms should be integrated into the design. Architectural designs should provide high-quality design, measured, to a great degree, by the pedestrian experience along the street and sidewalk and by an architectural expression that provides character without being obtrusive or artificial. The quality of the materials selected shall be guided by the design drivers and classified in the Material Classification table. Recommendations Of all the layers that combine to form the project master plan, architecture will typically be the most prominent development component. Both visually and physically, architecture will play a major role in defining the overall design character and mix of uses. It is crucial that the design and location of buildings address these architectural guidelines with specific emphasis on the following: • Promote an animated street presence with a mix of street-level uses, interesting building facades, doors and windows on the street where appropriate, careful design of lighting, awnings, signage and other elements that animate the pedestrian experience • Promote variety in building design, character and expression; not one theme or building style, but a thoughtful integration of many design solutions • Promote a variety of building types, including a range of height, scale and proportion that supports an integrated mix of shopping destinations, food venues, service businesses, commercial office options and other mixed uses • Building location is as important as building style; special architectural elements, character, transparency and a higher level of materials and detailing should be used to highlight corridors and crossroads throughout the project • Encourage the use of high-quality materials (as listed under the material classifications), suggesting a preference toward native materials, with respect for local building techniques • Minimize the impact of all mechanical equipment, as viewed from ground levels at a variety of locations. All mechanical equipment located on the roof or around the perimeter of a structure shall be screened natural stonestucco/eifs greenscreen -steel structure and “greenscreen” mesh infill creates living scrim walls of vines storefront system -clear anodized aluminum storefront system with green tinted glass and spandrel glass -copper roof and facade panels copper metal panels steel structure and angled louvers create filtered shade shade trellis Material Classification* Class I: • Brick • Natural stone • Glass • Copper metal panels • Specialty concrete • Architecturally precast textured concrete panels Class II: • Opaque panels • Ornamental metal • Architectural rockface cmu • Masonry stucco • Exterior insulating finishing system (EIFS) • Wood *Other comparable or superior materials may be approved by Design Review Committee (DRC) by a raised parapet, by comparable and compatible exterior building materials, or painted to complement the building materials in order to diminish its impact. Incidental rooftop equipment deemed unnecessary to be screened by the City shall be of color to match the roof or the sky, whichever is more effective. • Equipment used for mechanical, processing, bulk storage tanks, or equipment used for suppressing noise, odors and the like that protrudes from a side of a building or is located on the ground adjacent to a building shall be screened from public view as much as practical with materials matching the design of the building. Where miscellaneous exterior equipment cannot be fully screened with matching building materials, landscaping may be used as additional screening. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 14 Sign Master Plan Signage Overview Signage within Avienda should provide a system for clear wayfinding for all modes of transportation and should ensure successful business operation while maintaining Avienda’s brand. The Master Sign Plan identifies key sign locations. Developments shall apply to the City of Chanhassen for sign permitting. Objectives Signage should be used as a tool to help identify businesses and neighborhoods within Avienda and should have elements that are focused on its pedestrian nature as well as the signage needs for businesses. Signage and lighting which is integrated into the design of the building is encouraged. Definitions Project Identification Sign means a permanent ground, low profile sign which identifies a specific residential, industrial, commercial or office development and which is located on the premises of the development which it identifies. Off-Premise Directory Sign means a sign which identifies the names of specific businesses located in a shopping center, medical center or commercial, industrial or office development project which is located on the premises or entrance of the center or development so identified. Monument Sign means a low profile sign to identify key tenants on the parcel upon which the sign is located. Wayfinding Sign means a sign containing descriptions of major points of interest and businesses. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 15 Project Identification Sign with Off-Premise Directory Sign in background Off-Premise Directory Sign Wayfinding Signage Off-Premise Directory Sign The Off-Premise Directory Sign is allowed as part of a holistic design coordinated with the Project Identification Signs at the Powers and Lyman entrances locations. The sign shall coordinate with the materials of other signage on site. Tenant sign panel may be 8 sf, 6’-0” wide x 1’-4” tall, up to (3) three signs per monument. Wayfinding Signs The pedestrian-oriented nature of Avienda requires unique signage that will build on the design concepts for the development. These types of signs include street signs and wayfinding signs. Such signage shall be allowed on public spaces as needed to provide information and wayfinding. Standards Project Identification Sign Project Identification Signs are located at the following locations as shown on the Sign Master Plan: • Two at the Powers Boulevard entrance • One at the Lyman Boulevard entrance • One at the retaining wall facing Highway 212 • One at the corner of Lyman Boulevard and Powers Boulevard • One at the intersection of Bluff Creek Boulevard and Avienda Parkway These signs located around the periphery of the Avienda development are allowed as shown on the signage plan and shall have consistent materials and colors. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 16 Below and Right: Natural stone materials are preferred for sign bases of all scales Above: Monument Sign with multiple tenants Avienda District Map Project Identification Sign, view from highway 212 Landform® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. AVIENDA • Chanhassen, MN 09.08.2020 Avienda District Map Monument Sign One sign is allowed per building in Districts 1-5 provided that the following standards are met: • The signboard shall be constructed of wood, acrylic, aluminum or metal and shall be architecturally compatible with the style, composition, materials, colors and details of the building • No part of the sign shall encroach on the right-of-way and its location shall not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation • Projects with multiple tenants in a single building shall coordinate project signage as part of a holistic design. Monument signs within District 2 should incorporate the Village brand identity of Avienda. Prohibited signs The following signs are prohibited: • Signs employing mercury vapor, low pressure and high pressure sodium and metal halide lighting; plastic panel rear-lighted signs. • Signs on roofs, dormers and balconies • Billboards • Back-lit awnings • Interchangeable letter boards or panels • Flashing signs DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 17 Building Signs The following parameters apply to building signs. Local authority review, approval and permitting are also required. All storefront signage and graphics are to be first reviewed and approved. All sign packages are to include: • Locations • Sizes • Style of lettering • Materials • Types of illumination • Installation details • Logo design No roof-mounted signs are permitted. Store identification signs shall be limited to the Purchaser/Lessee’s trade name. The Purchaser/Lessee must use a crest, shield, logo or other establishment corporate insignia, the area of which shall be included within the allowable sign area. Any sign, notice or other self-illuminated signs, located in the interior of the premises and easily legible from the exterior, except those which are required by law, code, ordinances or regulations, will be allowed only if permitted by the City of Chanhassen. All attachment devices, wiring, clips, transformers, lamps, tubes, bulbs, light sources, manufacturers labels and plates and other mechanisms for signage shall be concealed from public view. Letters may be interior-illuminated with lamps wholly within the depth of the letter. Only the following types of storefront signage will be permitted: • Individual dimensional work or metal back-lit (“halo effect”) letters. • Internally-illuminated channel letters with opaque metal sides and translucent plastic faces. • No exposed crossover, raceways, ballast boxes or transformers will be permitted for wall-mounted signs. Raceways needed to support otherwise floating letters (not mounted to a wall) shall be painted to match adjacent buildings. All penetrations of the building structure required for sign installation shall be seating in a water tight condition and shall be patched to match adjacent finish. The following types of signs and sign components and devises will not be permitted unless otherwise approved: • Moving, rotating, or revolving signs • Exterior changeable letters or signs • Noisemaking signs • Signs painted directly on the storefront sign band • Signs employing flashing, flickering, changing or moving lights of any kind • Inflatable signs Examples of some features that align with this intent are shown at right. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 18 Large Tenant Retail Signage Large Tenant Retail Signage • Calculations apply to tenants with more than 10,000 sf of leasable area • Signage shall be integrated into the architectural features of the façade to which they are attached • Maximum signage area is calculated at 15% of wall area for each building • Maximum area calculation may transfer to other storefronts, leased by the same tenant to increase tenant visibility to surrounding streets • Wall-mounted signs shall not project more than 10” from the building. Cabinet signs are prohibited. • Service/secondary signage maximum area is 2 sf Table 1 Max. Percent of Wall Area Wall Area in Square Feet (sq. ft.) 15%0-600 13%601-1,200 11%1,201-1,800 9&1,801-2,400 7%2,401-3,200 5%3,201-4,500 3%, not to exceed 275 sq. ft.4,500+ DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 19 Stormwater Management Overview Stormwater management will be handled with a mix of surface ponds, raingardens, permeable pavement, filtration and underground chambers. The mix of systems will provide an environmentally responsible, visually pleasing strategy to manage stormwater while providing focal amenities. Detailed strategies for managing stormwater within Avienda can be found in the Stormwater Management Plan. Objectives • Stormwater shall be managed to the maximum extent practicable to meet the requirements of the watershed, city and other agencies. • Integration of water and landscape, use of high quality materials and providing a safe environment supply the overlying objectives. Recommendations Stormwater management facilities will be for the most part installed and maintained by the master developer. Individual development projects should implement additional management features, as feasible, depending on their specific situations. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 20 Landform® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. AVIENDA • Chanhassen, MN 09.08.2020 Avienda District Map Public Spaces Overview Avienda healthy living brand seeks to incorporate a full menu of activity choices for visitors and residents. The plan links the existing neighborhood and trails through Avienda, creating interesting gathering nodes along the way. Of equal importance is the contribution from each development project to this network of green, adding a variety of private, semi-private, and perhaps some additional public space throughout Avienda. Private development will share the responsibility to provide inviting, innovative and usable green space as integral parts of individual parcel site design. Recommendations The Design Guidelines encourages the following: • Private development should provide inviting gathering space as integral parts of each development project • Create signature features (ponds, fountains, plazas) as major visual amenities throughout Avienda • Small pedestrian nodes should highlight transition points within Avienda and provide respite along particularly long stretches of trail Objectives Based on the Development Master Plan for Avienda, a variety of public and private green space is proposed including: • Each project within Sub-Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 will provide intentional plazas or green areas as integral components of site development and building design • A pedestrian node should include seating, a litter receptacle and shade with proportional understory plantings to anchor the area comfortably within the context of the trail or sidewalk. Pedestrian level lighting and wayfinding should be considered depending on the node location PEDESTRIAN NODE CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTER Natural Urban MAINTENANCE Low High PLANTING DENSITY High (screening) Low (visibility) PRIMARY USERS Pedestrian Automobile Long Term Impact SITE PRIORITY Immediate Impact Views of plantings and pedestrian nodes along primary pedestrian routes Avienda District Map DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Avienda Overall – 21 Pedestrian Circulation Model Swamp White Oak Pink Spires Crabapple Red Jewel Crabapple Red OakRiver Birch Northwood MapleDiscovery Elm Street Trees Pedestrian Interest Eastern White Pine Crimson Spire Oak Sub-Districts – 22DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Part Two: District Guidelines Overview The Master Plan identifies five distinct districts within Avienda. Each of these districts (outlined on the plan below) is defined by specific site development patterns and perhaps a distinctive character or image. The districts complement one another as part of the overall plan. The districts are shown the attached District Map (Figure 5). They include: • District 1 - Retail – provides a location for larger-scale in-line and stand- alone retail and entertainment uses. • District 2 - Village Retail – provides the broadest variety, highest density and greatest intensity of development, encouraging both vertical and horizontal mixed use • District 3 - Mixed Use – provides a location for smaller-scale retail, service and other auto-oriented uses as well as hotels and medical/technology- related office. • District 4 - Multi-Family Housing – provides opportunities for high density senior or rental apartments • District 5 - Low Density Housing – provides opportunities for small lot homes Development plans must respond to the overall Avienda Design Guidelines described in Part One, but also the following detailed framework for each sub- district. To further clarify and illustrate proposed features in the Master Plan, these sub-district guidelines are organized under the following categories: • Public Realm / Streetscape • Site Design • Architectural In all cases, the sub-district framework must be applied in harmony with the overall Avienda framework and with other existing city, county, state codes, design criteria, plans and studies that support broader goals for regional growth and development. Public Realm/Streetscape The developer shall be responsible for construction of all streetscape improvements along adjacent streets. These improvements include all hardscape and landscape improvements, such as trails, sidewalks, street trees, benches, bike racks, litter receptacles and plantings. Plazas Except for District 5-Low Density Housing, all properties with principal buildings should have some public plaza space. The public plaza space should include benches, trash receptacles, lighting fixtures and other amenities to create a welcoming space for tenants, residents and guests. These plazas spaces should be visible from the main site access (front door) or well aligned with the project’s public frontage. Landform® and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. AVIENDA • Chanhassen, MN 09.08.2020 Avienda District Map MIXED USE DISTRICT VILLAGE RETAIL DISTRICT RETAIL DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT LOW DENSITY HOUSING DISTRICT Sub-Districts – 23DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES BUILDING CHARACTER Providing a creative mix of building types, scales and expressions ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION contemporary “timeless” design that translates to all aspects of the development Sub-District 1 – 24DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES District 1 - Retail Public Realm/Streetscape The Retail District encourages a mix of large and small floor plate buildings comprised of retail and entertainment uses. With opportunities for in-line retail development comes auto-related infrastructure such as easily accessed surface parking lots. Again, this suggests that equal attention be paid to public realm and streetscape improvements that not only accommodate vehicles, but also invite bicycle and pedestrian traffic through surface parking areas. Site Development Buildings in this district should orient towards surface parking, with primary entries provided to animate these façades. Architectural Character Massing and rhythm define the overall feel of an individual building. Massing and rhythm in this district should include breaks in the roof line and vertical transition lines that articulate separate tenants in the same building. Massing and rhythm should continue around corners and buildings should not appear to have a “rear” facade. Maximum heights for buildings in this sub-district are limited to three stories. Sub-District 2 – 25DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES District 2 - Village Retail Public Realm / Streetscape Public realm and streetscape improvements define the character of Avienda and create a memorable signature for the Village District. Great plazas and great streets encourage intensified levels of activity, support the proposed mix of uses, invite community gathering and accommodate special events throughout the year. • Provide gracious sidewalk width to support intensity of pedestrian traffic in the Village District • Incorporate durable, high quality amenities including unit pavers, integral-colored concrete or scoring patterns, additional plantings, ornamental fencing and other features • Trees and planters along Village District streets to create an inviting space. • Wide sidewalks and logical connections to the Avienda trail system. Outdoor dining is encouraged • Plaza space is strongly encouraged at key development nodes. A variety of plaza uses have been explored to support the needs of residents and guests to gather, play, relax and eat Architectural Character Buildings should be composed of a visually distinct “base”, “middle” and “top”. Adopting a visually-distinct base will support the relationship of the building to the pedestrian experience. Adopting a visually distinct middle will create locations to provide signage as well as architectural massing and overall proportions that enhance the character of the development. Adopting a visually-distinct top will create consistency and will uniquely identify where the building meets the sky. Heights in this zone are restricted to a maximum of two stories above grade. Village Characteristics CHARACTER Natural Urban MAINTENANCE Low High PLANTING DENSITY High (screening) Low (visibility) PRIMARY USERS Pedestrian Automobile Long Term Impact SITE PRIORITY Immediate Impact Sub-District 2 – 26DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Corner tenants are allowed to match primary entrance signage at two storefronts. Blade Sign(s) to be calculated as part of total allowable signage. Blade Signs to be a min. of 8’ AFF, may not extend above the cornice line, and may have a max. signage area not to exceed 4 sf per face. Wall-mounted signs shall not project more than 10” from the building. Cabinet signs are prohibited. “Storefront” refers to the first 12’ above each tenant floor of lease area building frontage with public access. “Elevation” refers to the first 12’ above each tenant floor of lease area building frontage without public access. Office tenant signage will be allowed on a building directory near the primary entrance and ability to use monument signage locations. Design Review Committee approval shall be based on sign design quality, attractiveness, scale appropriateness and compatibility with the building to which attached. Service/secondary signage maximum area is 2 sf. Outlots will be allowed (1) freestanding ground monument within their property that conforms to the overall development materials and aesthetic, with a maximum size of 5’-0” (H) x 10’-0” (W) with approval by the Design Review Committee. Signage Village Project Sign areas: Large tenant signage #1, 15 sf, 4’-0” wide x 3’-8” tall, (1) one sign per Project Sign Large tenant signage #2, 8 sf, 4’-0” wide x 2’-0” tall, (2) two signs per Project Sign Village Tenant Signage Criteria: Tenant signage calculations apply to tenants with less than 10,000 sf of leasable area. Maximum signage area is calculated at 15% of storefront area for each elevation of the storefront. Optional signage allowance on rear elevation. Signage to be no more than 50% of primary entrance. Length of the sign shall not be more than 75% of the overall tenant storefront measured linearly in width. Signage may be calculated for each storefront or elevation facing a designated pedestrian corridor. Maximum area calculation may transfer to other storefronts or building elevations leased by the same tenant to increase tenant visibility to surrounding streets. The body of the sign shall not exceed 30” in height. Enlarged initials, capitals and extended typographical elements (e.g., such as the up and down strokes of “g” and “h”, etc.), are acceptable up to a maximum of 36” in height or width. Stacked signage or logos must not exceed 48” in height and must fit other signage criteria. Sub-District 2 – 27DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Streetscape Character Sub-District 2 – 28DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Gathering space related to adjacent retail that encourages lingering, gathering and connection. This setting identified as LIVE/RELAX is a peaceful area with small seating groups and options for an overhead canopy, fire feature, kinetic art, calming water features and lush plantings. LIVE/RELAX is comfortable and shady on a hot day and a welcoming place to cozy up to the fire in the cool season. Gathering Space - Live / Relax Sub-District 2 – 29DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Gathering Space - Work/Play Outdoor space connected to adjacent retail that encourages gathering and supports lively energy. Active areas with movable seating, these spaces appeal to a wide range of users and provide alternative work spaces for the office tenants of Avienda. Sub-District 2 – 30DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Sub-District 2 – 31DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES PEDESTRIAN REALM place amenities with regularity along walkable streets. Create comfortable outdoor places, in a variety of scales, to meet, shop and relax. BUILDING PLACEMENT align buildings with the pedestrian environment. Encourage window shopping. MATERIAL EXPRESSION use a consistent high-quality palette of materials that is consistent with Avienda’s brand. Sub-District 2 – 32DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Sub-District 2 – 33DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Sub-District 2 – 34DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES MATERIAL COLOR palette drawn from earthtones and natural elements ANIMATED STREET PRESENCE vibrant pedestrian experience along street, providing opportunities to relax and gather STORMWATER UTILIZATION using stormwater as an amenity with ponds and water features Sub-District 2 – 35DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES LANDSCAPING create new, attractive design and landscape features BUILDING DESIGN VARIETY variation in character and expression MATERIALS high-quality natural materials Sub-District 2 – 36DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES LIGHTING inclusion of lighting elements to help articuate and illuminate the site BUILDING INTEREST thoughtfully-placed signed and utilization of awning and overhang features WALKING PATHS meandering walking paths that connect the site and adjacent trails Sub-District 3 – 37DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES District 3 - Mixed Use Public Realm / Streetscape The Mixed Use District accommodates office, hotel and auto-oriented retail uses in a mix of large and small floor plates. These auto-oriented uses suggest even greater attention be paid to public realm and streetscape improvements that not only accommodate vehicles, but also invite pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Surface parking lots provide convenient access to office buildings and storefronts but present an additional challenge to the overall visual character and aesthetic appeal of this area. Plazas adjacent to main entrances are encouraged. Architectural Character Multi-story buildings in the Mixed Use District should have a ground-floor level that is visually distinct and proportionally larger than individual floors above it. Buildings in this district should not appear to have a rear façade, and building heights are restricted to four stories above grade. Sub-District 4 – 38DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES District 4 - Multi-Family Housing Public Realm/Streetscape A large preserve area and access to regional trails supply the informal green space for Avienda, and more specifically, provide the valuable park frontage and mix of amenities needed to support housing development within the Multi- Family District. Site Development The Multi-Family District emphasizes residential development. To support the proposed housing, a well connected project will link residents to the Village Retail District (activity center of Avienda) and adjacent recreational amenities. Residential front doors will connect with public walks along each of these streets promoting the urban character of Avienda. Special attention should be paid to welcome adjacent existing neighborhoods into Avienda. Architectural Guidelines Buildings in the Multi-Family District should have uniformly proportional floors. Architectural expressions on the facade should relate to the units behind and should create a distinct seperation of the individual units in a generally uniform design style. Heights are restricted to six stories above grade. Sub-District 5 – 39DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES District 5 - Low Density Housing Public Realm/Streetscape A large preserve area and access to regional trails supply the informal green space for Avienda, and more specifically, provide the valuable park frontage and mix of amenities needed to support housing development within the Multi- Family and Low Density Districts. Site Development The Low Density District emphasizes residential development. To support the proposed housing, a well connected project will link residents to the Village Retail District (activity center of Avienda) and adjacent recreational amenities. Residential front doors will connect with public walks along each of these streets promoting the urban character of Avienda. Special attention should be paid to welcome adjacent existing neighborhoods into Avienda. • Within this district a minimum driveway length of 20-feet is recommended to limit conflicts between vehicles parked in the driveway and street or sidewalk users