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Resolution 2008-45 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) 3 )ss COUNTY OF KENDALL ) RESOLUTION NO, 2008 - 4S RESOLUTION RE- ADOPTING DESIGN GUIDELINES FROM THE REPEALED SOUTHERN STUDY AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville approved Ordinance No. 2008 -95 on October 28, 2008, which adopted a new comprehensive plan for the city; and WHEREAS, the City Council would like to re -adopt the design guidelines which were originally adopted as part of the 2005 Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the Southern Study Area of the United City of Yorkville; and WHEREAS, the text of the design guidelines the City Council now desires to establish concerning the Southern Study Area of the city's Comprehensive Plan is set forth on the attached Exhibit "A" which is incorporated herein; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville that the Design Guidelines for the Southern Study Area of the city's Comprehensive Plan in the form set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein is hereby approved. I of the United City of Yorkville Kendall Count Illinois this Passed by the City Council y y, C day of , A.D. 2008. CITY CLERK ROBYN SUTCLIFF JOSEPH BESCO GARY GOLINSKI ARDEN JOE PLOCHER WALLY WERDERICH �1 MARTY MUNNS ROSE ANN SPEARS �� BOB ALLEN Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this day of C)EC—E M 66e— , A.D. 2008. MAYOR EXHIBIT "A" Design Guidelines - Cable of Contents Desian Guidelines Table of Contents Introduction 2 Description /Background Purpose of Guidelines Submittal /Approval Process Principles Overview Overall Plannina Princioles 5 Desirable Elements Undesirable Elements PRINCIPLE 1: Preserve%nhance open space and environmental features 5 and rural character i Preserve Existing Vegetation Create Recreational Opportunities PRINCIPLE2: Promote connectivity between land uses and 6 adjacent developments Develop Comprehensive Master Plans Provide Continuous Paths I PRINCIPLE 3: Provide transitions between land uses 7 Building Mass Hierarchy Use of Open Space and /or Landscaping as a Transition Zone i Site Plannina Princiloles 9 Desirable Elements Undesirable Elements PRINCIPLE 4: Incorporate existing site conditions into development plans 10 Drainage Patterns Topography and Soils Vegetation PRINCIPLE 5: Provide a sense of architectural interest and unique 11 identity throughout the City Buildings Orientation Facades Vnifed Gi f of Yorkville Compre-kensive .Lana 1Jlse 'Plan Vpdrxte i i Design �ctic�e�ines Table of Confenfs Roof Treatment Materials and Colors Height Scale Hierarchy Entrances Retaining Walls PRINCIPLE 6: Enhance pedestrian experience and establish sense of 19 place through careful design and location of open spaces View Corridors Parks and Trails Courtyards and Plazas PRINCIPLE T: Thoughtful consideration of vehicular and pedestrian 21 circulation within individual developments Vehicular Circulation Primary Site Entrances Internal Drives Drop -Off Areas Service Areas Pedestrian Circulation Sidewalks Crosswalks Pedestrian Circulation in Parking Lots Accessibility PRINCIPLE 8: Appropriate design of parking lots, utilities, service areas 25 and detention areas to reduce the negative impact of typically unattractive site components Parking Shared Parking Store Front and Street Parking Requirements Bicycle Substations/Water/Wastewater Stations Detention Location of Utilities Location of Service /DeliverylTrash /Storage Areas Landscape Principles 29 PRINCIPLE 9: Provide a unified landscape treatment throughout the City 29 through the use of consistent right -of -way and buffer treatments Landscape Character "Gateway' Corridor Landscape Treatments Primary Gateway Corridors LAPARe -cl City of Yorkvill GompreZkensive Land use 'Plan Update i; Design Guidelines Tc%61e of Contents Secondary Gateway Corridors General Planting Requirements PRINCIPLE 10. Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development 33 and lessen the impact of undesirable site components through the effective use of landscaping Intersections and Site Entrances Landscaping Adjacent to Non - Residential Buildings Parking Lot Landscaping Unimproved Pad Sites Dumpster/Trash Receptacles /Outdoor Storage Communitv Character Principles 86 Desirable Elements Undesirable Elements PRINCIPLE 11: Establish unique gateway entry features to identify 36 the City PRINCIPLE 12: Establish a comprehensive theme and a consistent 37 family of lighting and site furnishings for all public and private spaces Architecture Site Furnishings Seating /Benches Planters Waste Receptacles Light Fixtures Public Art Program PRINCIPLE 13: Create a cohesive signage program. 41 Signage Design. Project Entry and Monument Signs Neighborhood Entry Signs Directional Signs Wall Signs Projecting Signs Window Signs Street Address Markers Prohibited Signs LAP,itecl Giiy of Yawkville Comprekensive Land use 1Plcai Vpda-1•e ;;; Design Guideli �htNOd LiG�i0 h Introduction In addition to presenting a pattern of land uses and guiding residential densities, this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update is equally committed to realizing attractive and functional de signs for land uses, stressing quality site design, building design and landscape design. Therefore this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update expands upon the more general land use goals, objectives and policies through the establishment of specific development Design Guidelines. These Design Guidelines identify and address site development, architecture and landscape issues while providing general guidance to developers and City staff creating and evaluating land development proposals. As a result Rural character of Yorkville future development can respect and enhance the character and quality of life in the United City of Yorkville. ■ Description/Background The United City of Yorkville is located 55 miles southwest of Chicago, Illinois. Yorkville is known as a picturesque community located along the Fox River, offering residents a pastoral setting and rural living. The community is currently faced with rapid growth and desires to maintain the natural characteristics of the area while planning for orderly, appropriate growth. The City has commissioned a Comprehensive Land Use Plan y, Update for approximately 30,000 acres south of the Fox River to ensure coordinated, high quality �~ Y development occurs which maintains the unique _ Fox River heritage and character of Yorkville. These design guidelines are intended to supplement the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update and provide general direction for those wishing to develop property within the City's growth boundaries. Wxife C-Hy of N2 owk ville C- OmPµekensive Lcold Llse Pl avi Update 2 ?? esign Guidelines Jhfi"oduGtioh The key objectives of the Design Guidelines are to: ■ Educate the public, developers, property owners and plan reviewers as to the desired and expected vision for development in Yorkville. ■ Present clear principles and priorities for achieving the vision for the City. ■ Create a sense of place. Increase connectivity and focus commercial activity into defined nodes. ■ Illustrate specific techniques to use when planning and developing within the City Purpose of Guidelines The Design Guidelines for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan are intended to maintain the unique character and acknowledge the heritage of Yorkville. In order to respect these objectives, there is a need to establish and maintain certain standards by which future development within Yorkville may occur. While the guidelines provide specific recommendations for development, they cannot cover all circumstances. It is the intent of the design guidelines to provide flexibility while achieving a sense of continuity and visual harmony within the United City of Yorkville. These design guidelines illustrate the proposed community character and establish an overall framework and comprehensive set of principles to allow the community to develop in an orderly and cohesive manner. They establish criteria for overall community planning, individual site planning, landscape concepts, signage design as well as the architectural style and design for commercial, residential and civic areas. The guidelines outline ways to maintain the inherent character of the City while at the same time enabling individual developments to be distinct from one another. • Submittal /Approval Process All site development proposals are required to be submitted to the City for review. Further, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure compliance with the latest revisions to these guidelines. Copies will be made available upon request to the City. These design guidelines apply to all improvements including construction involving remodeling and /or additions to existing buildings and developments. The City will review all proposed site plans for compliance with the established regulations /guidelines contained herein. Modifications to this manual may be made to clarify or expand the requirements and to maintain the overall goals established in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. • Principles Overview The design guidelines focus on the overall scale of the City while also considering individual sites. In addition to general guidelines, detailed design components such as site furnishings, specific landscaping, architectural styles and themes for community identity are presented to further define the character of Yorkville. The Design Guidelines of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan are divided into four categories of design principles: Overall Planning, Site Planning, Landscaping and Community Character. tAnifed Gift of Yo;- kville- C..ornpYekensive Lane{ use Plrxn IApcdafe 3 Design Quid &-llnes 7ntNOd LlGtiOn ■ Overall Planning One of the objectives of the Overall Planning principles is to respect existing environmental and cultural features and outline ways development can appropriately occur without compromising the integrity of the existing features. Another critical component of the Overall Planning principles is ensuring coordinated, comprehensive developments which are connected and incorporate appropriate transitions between various land uses. ■ Site Planning The objective of the Site Planning principles is to address individual developments and provide standards for creating attractive projects. The Guidelines outline specific techniques to achieve the desired aesthetics within individual developments. ■ Landscaping The Landscaping principles outline requirements for landscape treatments for developments with respect to buffers, right of way treatments, screening and site enhancement. ■ Community Character A fundamental goal of the design guidelines is to create a cohesive vision that reflects the unique character of Yorkville. By establishing a vision /theme for public and private properties within the City, a sense of character will be evident throughout the entire community. The Community Character principles outline specific design features such as architectural elements, gateways, major intersection enhancements, site furnishings, light fixtures and signage criteria recommended to maintain a consistent and unique identity for the City. The character principles are intended to allow for variation between individual developments while maintaining consistent features throughout the City. United Gify of Yowkviile. Gornpwekensive Lana like Plan tApdate 4 Design Guidelines OVerQll PiQnning PNinciples Overall Plannina Principles The Overall Planning Principles address issues that impact development within the City, primarily focused upon issues related to land -use within the City. PRINCIPLE 1: Preserve%nhance open space, environmental features and rural character PRINCIPLE 2: Promote connectivity between land uses and adjacent developments PRINCIPLE 3: Provide transitions between land uses • Desirable Elements: The following elements shall be incorporated into the developments within the City: • Preservation of historical structures and rural landmarks such as barns and farmsteads • Preservation of existing trees • Trailheads signifying the starting point of pedestrian pathways • Shared access points to development • Connections to adjacent properties to incorporate future development • 'Step down' of building height with respect to adjacent, lower intensity land uses • Protect and preserve right -of -way for future expansion • Incorporate exclusive turn lanes into developments and at intersections • Undesirable Elements: The following elements are discouraged in developments within the City: • Destruction or loss of natural open space and environmentally sensitive areas • Fragmented open space • Numerous traffic signals and uncoordinated driveway connections • Curb cuts for individual businesses • Drastic change in intensity of land use within developments and among adjacent properties PRINCIPLE 1: Preserve /enhance open space, environmental features and rural character One of the primary goals of the design guidelines is to preserve the unique character of Yorkville. Several strategies can be implemented in order to protect the open space that currently exists and enhance the quality of open space throughout the City. 0 Preserve Existing Vegetation Recognizing that the existing tree cover throughout Yorkville is a significant benefit to the character of the City, " emphasis shall be placed on preservation of existing trees. ■ When developing private property, grading should be managed in an effort to reduce mass grading activities that would negatively impact existing tree cover. - ' A ik ■ Site planning should incorporate strict preservation requirements, focusing development into clusters that protect existing tree stands. (Refer to PRINCIPLE 4) vegetation along roadway Lthife.d Gift' of Vot -kvil le. Gompwekensive Land Ltse Picth Ltpdafe 5 Design Guidelines Overall Planning Principles • Utilize existing vegetation as a natural screen for „ parking and other elements that need to be screened from public view. (Refer to PRINCIPLE 8) bit. — fi \ SS4 • Preserve historic structures and farmsteads N • When developing private property, consider incorporating barns or other structures and features, which express the rural character of Yorkville, into the plans for open space or parks. • Create clear sight lines from adjacent major roadways to the preserved structures to maintain some of the rural qualities currently experienced Historic Farmhouse throughout the City. Create Recreational Opportunities Yorkville's existing and proposed open space network provides a significant opportunity to establish a comprehensive trail system and expand the City's recreational open space system. Thoughtful design and incorporation of a coordinated trail system will provide critical linkages between developments and open spaces. __ is • Provide public trailheads within or adjacent to new development to serve as a means to integrate development into the open space system. Locate traits through open space • Careful consideration should be given to trail connections within individual site plans to encourage alternative modes of transportation. PRINCIPLE 2: Promote connectivity between land uses and adjacent developments Provide a comprehensive approach to development that focuses upon developing master plans that provide vehicular and pedestrian connections between adjacent properties. Consideration should be given to future development on and off -site. Planning for future expansion and connection helps create a sense of organization and assists in mitigating the traffic and number of access points along major roadways. ■ Develop Comprehensive Master Plans Master plans should be developed to address relationships with adjacent properties, including but not limited to; the impact on circulation, building orientation, building massing, building scale, drainage patterns, topography and existing vegetation. LAPAi+ecl cay of yop -Wile Gompp-akeansive Land tAse ?Ictn LApdate 6 Design Guidelines ®verafl Picanning Principles ■ Provide Continuous Paths Having convenient and easy access to a variety of activities and uses is important in creating a strong sense of community. Providing connections between developments and considering how future developments can be incorporated into the comprehensive plan is critical to the overall success of the City. Vehicular • In order to provide connections between developments while at the same time limiting the number of access points onto Route 47, site plans shall be developed to incorporate ° connections to existing and future adjacent development. • Site planning of non - residential areas shall consider designing parking lot circulation to provide shared access points for adjacent ' developments, thus minimizing access points along major roadways. Share access points for Add street stubs for future development in non residen • non-residential developments residential areas to create continuous street networks. Pedestrian ■ Proposed site plans shall incorporate pedestrian routes within the development as well as connections to adjacent development. ■ Pedestrian links shall be provided to public destinations _ W. , �q such as schools and parks. Buildings and plazas should be oriented to clearly.'' identify linkages to adjacent developments. Pedestrian link to park PRINCIPLE 3: Provide transitions between land uses Providing an appropriate means of transition between different land use intensities is important for creating compatible uses within the City. This can be done a variety of ways, ranging from the architectural style, scale and location of buildings, to the use of open space and landscaping. 7ruN4 ® Building Mass Hierarchy LoN� r"4 ■ Incorporate medium intensity development between projects of low and high I intensities. LoW M�otUN H /GEf /NTWO /TY (N7ENSr rY W70tIll Y Building masses 'step down' between different intensities (./united Ofy of )IoNkvi11e Comprehensive Land Llse Plan Vpdat-e 7 RasiE)h Guidelines overall Planning Principles • Building massing and height should provide a "step down" effect as a transition between different land use intensities. • Similar architectural styles may be incorporated on different land uses and various densities within a development. • New buildings should be compatible in relation to scale and materials of existing adjacent developments. • In residential developments, higher densities should be located closest to core activity areas. Use of Open Space and/or Landscaping as a Transition Zone When transitions cannot be achieved through the variety of techniques listed previously, landscaping and /or open space may be used to provide a transition. Utilizing any existing vegetation provides a mature, natual buffer. if existing vegetative buffers are not possible, utilize landscaping to screen and buffer residential uses from high intensity, non - residential uses. LAkAited Gift' of Yo;,- cviIle- Comp - e- ke.hsive Land Rise Plan Uipdafe 8 Design G IAidelineS Site Planning Principles Site Planninq Principles The Site Planning Principles address issues that affect the way that individual sites should be developed in order to blend in with the existing character of the City. i PRINCIPLE 4: Incorporate existing site conditions into development plans PRINCIPLE 5: Provide a sense of architectural interest and unique identity throughout the City PRINCIPLE 6: Enhance pedestrian experience and establish sense of place through careful design and location of open spaces PRINCIPLE 7: Thoughtful consideration of vehicular and pedestrian circulation within individual developments PRINCIPLE 8: Appropriate design of parking lots, utilities, service areas and detention areas to reduce the negative impact of typically unattractive site components ■ Desirable Elements: The following elements shall be incorporated into development within the City: • Richness of building surface and - •+�� r r texture • Articulated mass and bulk • Clear visibility of entrances • Well organized commercial signage , • Landscaped and screened parking • Special paving identifying intersections and crosswalks • Pedestrian friendly streetscapes and open spaces • Thoughtful consideration of circulation _ • Screening of mechanical _ equipment, service areas, parking Richness of building materials creates visual interest lots and any undesirable elements • Step -down of building scale along pedestrian routes and building entrances ap y • Recognition of building hierarchy • Formal entry plazas and w courtyards, ■ Detention used as an amenity • Existing trees incorporated into development • Multi - planed, pitched roofs • Roof overhangs and arcades • Provide defined entrance roads into developments and provide adequate vehicle storage bays at egress drives Landscaping softens the view of parking lAnite-d Oiy c f Yoi- kville Gompµe(lensive Land lAse ? c m LApdat-e 9 7 I lesion G ui d elin es } Site Planning Principles I i N Undesirable Elements: The following elements are discouraged in developments ± within the City: i • Concrete detention basins • Large, blank, unarticulated wall surfaces 1 • Visible outdoor storage, loading, equipment and mechanical areas Avoid large expanses of parking lots • Disjointed parking areas and confusing circulation patterns • Large expanses of parking /asphalt �. ■ Service areas near major entries and /or that are easily�rf<s.. visible from roadway • Poorly defined site access points dv Large "boxlike" structures Avoid large blank wall surfaces PRINCIPLE 4: Incorporate existina site conditions into development plans New development shall protect the existing environmental features throughout the City and minimize the impact of the development on the site and the surrounding land. • Drainage Patterns Proposed site plans shall incorporate existing drainage patterns on site in an effort to avoid significantly altering the manner in which drainage flows offsite. At the time of site plan submittal to the City, a drainage and detention plan must be submitted. The location and type of drainage facilities must be shown. Drainage Swale utilizes natural drainage patterns • Topography and Soils ■ Minimize cut and fill on site to reduce effects upon the natural drainage pattern and natural character of the site. ® Minimize disturbance in areas of significant existing vegetation. If necessary for site development, consider using tree wells and retaining walls to preserve existing trees where possible. Work with existing topography to avoid large cut and fill Vv►i+ecl Gify of uopkviiie GompNellensive Lana Use - Plan LA pd ate 10 Dasign Guidelines Site Plahhing Principles • Development on unsuitable soils is prohibited. Incorporate unsuitable soils into an open space component of the site plan. • Stockpile top soil for later use in landscape areas. ® Vegetation ■ Preserve existing trees Every effort should be made in the planning process to incorporate quality, existing trees into the site plan design. Any ti ,• quality, existing tree that occurs within the specific buffer yard as required per PRINCIPLE 9 shall I q remain undisturbed and be protected as part of the landscape j buffer. Preservation of existing vegetation as buffer i PRINCIPLE 5: Provide a sense of architectural interest and unique identity throughout the Citv The Architectural standards are provided to preserve and guide. ('% the character of architecture throughout the City while allowing Y r / .a•° for individual architectural interpretation. All architectural proposals must be compatible with the vernacular of the �J► YYY„ northern Illinois region. In order to ensure compliance with the following architectural guidelines, the City requires that building elevations, plans, materials samples, color samples and x illustrations be submitted for review and approval prior to the commencement of building construction. . / ■ Buildings W Building orientation creates central open ■ Orientation space on axis with the main entry drive Building orientation should take advantage of the building to site relationship. The orientation and i location of buildings defines open spaces and circulation corridors. • Align focal architectural' elements along major view or circulation axis. • Define pedestrian spaces and = streetscapes with building _ orientation. Orient primary buildings on axis and use as focal points Wiited C-Hy of Yowl,cville- Gompwekevisive Ln Use P lan► [Apdate 1 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles ■ Create view corridors CONSIDER PORTUNRY between buildings, plazas, FOR MEWS 0".. courtyards and adjacent buildings. 1 VENATION CREATE a GOOD OPPORl ". fORPMO ■ Create pedestrian spaces ry s j'. LOCATED ILDINGTO T{ PRESERVEVECETATdJ and plazas by varying building facades. PORCH ENCOURAGES IN Cluster buildings whenever Vii' FRONE YARD ACRMY possible, creating I" opportunities for plazas and Residential building orientation creates pedestrian malls. Prevent private, intimate backyard space long, linear facades from dominating the view. ® Buildings adjacent to Routes 47, 71 and 126 E , - --, f i r{ must face the primary roadway. No service oRIFNAEBLIDINGS I; TO FORM OPEN SPACES access, storage, etc. is PLAZAS, ETC allowed to face Routes -L 47, 71 and 126. BUILDINGS FORMA STRONG ■ Develop sites in a RUARONS P comprehensive andltf_ t coordinated manner to provide order and compatibility (especially in the case of large sites Building orientation can define main activity areas which will be developed in phases). • The exterior character and orientation of all buildings and the spaces they define should encourage and enhance pedestrian activity. • Attention should be given to the quality and usability of the outdoor spaces formed by the _Y exterior of a dwelling and adjacent dwellings. Avoid locating the private area of one dwelling adjacent to the public area of an adjacent dwelling. Rear and side facades should incorporate architectural design elements LAnife -d ci+ of Yowkvil le GornpNekensive Land lAse Plan Vpdate 12 Design Guidelines Site 'Manning 'Principles • In multi - family residential developments, buildings should be oriented to create functional outdoor spaces. i • In residential neighborhoods, consideration should also be given to the views from adjacent dwellings and public spaces. ■ Facades Building facades should achieve a high level of visual interest when viewed from automobile and pedestrian vantage points. • In residential developments, front yards and porches should be used to create a sense of place and community. - -- ■ Natural stone and masonry materials are to be used on the lower portions of buildings to create a visual anchor to the ground and provide = interest at the pedestrian level. • Vary the planes of exterior walls in depth and /or direction. Awnings along facade • Wall planes shall not run in a continuous direction more than 65 feet without an offset'" " of at least 3 feet. • Wall planes of more than 20 feet high area prohibited without incorporating meaningful - s `T techniques, such as awnings or a change in ,r building material, to break up the perceived NO 0 W PENN building mass. • Awnings are encouraged along facades to provide color, shade and architectural interest. Where awnings are used along a rK„ row of contiguous buildings, a consistent form, material, color, location and mounting -, C arrangement must be used. • Awnings should be located to provide a consistent minimum 8 feet vertical clearance, with a maximum generally not to exceed 12 _ feet. • Colors of awnings must complement the Awnings provide pedestrian scale element buildings. Vlnitecl City of Vot-kville Gompwekensive Land Use *Plan tApclate 13 Design Guidelines Site Planning 'Principles • Incorporate the awnings along with any signage to provide a uniformly designed building fagade. :. i • Signs on awnings are permitted. { rr • Internally illuminated awnings are prohibited Garage doors oriented to side • Awnings and canopies may be made of sheet metal or canvas membrane. Plastic or vinyl awnings are not permitted. • In new residential neighborhoods, houses shall not repeat the same elevations without two lots of separation. Houses across the street from each other and back -to -back corner lots shall not be of the same elevation. • In residential areas, garages should not dominate the street view. Rather, provide parking and garages to the side or rear of lots or set the garage face back from the primary fagade of the house. Avoid allowing the garage to become the primary architectural feature. ■ Roof Treatment Rooftops should be considered = - important design elements as viewed from a variety of vantage points such as at ground level, from other buildings and from adjacent perimeter _ - - -- -�` roadways. A well - composed "roofscape" achieves an interesting < skyline without becoming overly busy � or contrived. Roof forms should serve,' as natural transitions from the ground k77 level to intermediate masses to the w' tallest masses and back to the Variation in roof treatments creates an interesting 'roofscape' ground. Form should also be interesting when seen from above in adjacent buildings. ■ Materials & Colors Visual continuity in major building materials and colors is desired throughout the City. Specific criteria include the following: ■ Material samples of all proposed buildings must be provided for review and be approved by the City. ■ Materials should be consistent with the Community Character principles outlined in these guidelines. LAv►ifead C-Hy of Yov`l ile- Gompv-ekevisive LcLY%J LAse Piety, Upcicife 14 Design G ui d elines Site PIanniny principles • Wall materials that are muted, earth tone in color and have texture are to be used. • Reserve the use of strongly contrasting materials and colors for accents, such as building entrances, railings p1w "I and trim. Avoid an excessive variety of fapade materials. • Avoid using highly reflective materials and surfaces, such as polished metal, that generate glare, particularly at the pedestrian level. • Materials which may be incorporated include: native 1 {i � I stone, brick, stucco and textured concrete. Alternative i materials that achieve similar looks and are of high quality and low maintenance may be considered. 1 r^ f • Common materials shall be located on all sides of the building with the exception of service areas not visible from a public street. Varying roofline breaks up tong expanse of building facade • Coordinating materials within a development can tie together buildings of different sizes, uses and forms. • In new residential neighborhoods at the time of initial building permit, houses shall not be the same color unless there are at least two lots of separation. Houses across the street from each other are not permitted to be the same color. • Use contrasting but compatible building materials and textures to unify exterior building elements and to create depth, proportion and scale. • In residential developments, buildings should complement each other by using materials and colors within the same "family". • Building colors should be derived from, and related to, the finishes of primary building materials. ■ Height The overall appearance of development shall be low and horizontal, with building heights throughout the community generally low to medium scale. Building heights are expected (and desired) to vary to ensure visual interest. ■ Consider the use of taller buildings and /or elements to highlight significant intersections and pedestrian nodes. ■ Building heights shall be determined in a manner which enhances an overall residential quality. Tall bui ldings help identify intersections i' co ifed C-Hy of YoNkville Gompwe(lensive La LAse piah LApd 15 Design Guidelines Site planning principles I • Maintain compatible relationships with adjacent dwellings and street frontages.II „ ,r • Building heights shall be responsive to �1 heights of homes located on slopes above and below the dwelling. ■ Sight lines to greenbelts, open areas,�i_ water features and scenic horizon views Emi mlo fl i111[R�' � 7l are to be optimized and maintained to the a fullest extent possible by minimizing the building height and obstruction Front porch provides one -story element ■ Scenic view compatibility shall be considered in determining building height. Within a neighborhood, a combination of one, one and a half and two story - t =- dwellings is encouraged to add diversity to the streetscape. Entire neighborhoods v or blocks of continuous two story �p !�,'�i, �•� (�� I dwellings are discouraged. • For multilevel dwellings on corner lots, �-- — locate a one -story element of the dwelling Front porch roof provides human scale element at the street corner to help reduce the feeling of enclosure in the neighborhood. • A two -story dwelling can best relate to a neighboring one story if it contains a one -story element. ■ Scale Buildings should appear to be of a "pedestrian" or "human" scale. When components in the built environment are i designed in such a way that people feel comfortable, then human scale has been achieved. In general, this means that the size, patterns, textures, forms and overall three - dimensional composition can be appreciated at the pedestrian level. ■ Vary the height of buildings, and /or Varied building scale provides distinction between masses building elements where feasible, so they appear to be divided into distinct elements or masses. LAt,ife-d Giiy of Yov- kville Gompwehensive L cxncl Ulse ?6P Vpcictfe 16 Design Guidelines Si +e Planning Principles • Avoid large -scale buildings that are "box -like" and typically dominate a site. • Use building mass appropriate to the - site. Place buildings r``' , A" VI � I with larger footprints, height and massing in core activity areas or in ; the heart of the development near similar densities. By f � doing so, the impact On adjacent land Pedestrian scale elements located along building facade uses will be reduced. ■ In residential areas, the relationship between the lot size, street width and building scale are important to creating a human scale. Elements such as trees, s' pedestrian path lighting and porches can .� aid in achieving human scale. ■ Hierarchy 7: N It is important to recognize that future projects will be developed using a variety of buildings with various uses. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic should be able to Avoid box like' buuding scale recognize the hierarchy of buildings and be able to decipher primary buildings from secondary buildings. (o +i d6 =IJmlll +•id +,liab. ■ Primary Buildings v«u,� o Primary buildings; such as major anchors, public � buildings or major attractions, shall be located at prominent locations, anchoring a major view axis and . _= serving as focal points in the community. - - _ IRS - ■ Gateway Buildings ■ Buildings at major entrances, corners, intersections or along significant roads should use special, architectural elements to help identify that location as a "gateway ". These elements also begin to define the sense of place for the community. Primary buildings located on axis and create total point LAvae -d City of Yo; Compwekensive Lctn LAse Plan Mpdcfe 17 Design Guidelines Site planning principles • Special architectural features may include corner towers, cupolas, clock towers, balconies, colonnades or spires. • The use of vertical elements helps to frame the entrance and guide people into and through the development. LGW r6 HELP IDEAIIF+ Comm or BUILDING AS A DEVELOPMENT E THE CE` /ELCPhiENi ' \ lid 1� A� Ff I i BA1CONIE5 HELP BREAK 6REM' UP HEIGHT OF TONER Gateway buildings ■ Entrances • Primary entrances should be easily identifiable and relate 1 to both human scale as well as the scale of the building(s) they serve. • Wherever possible, entrances should be inviting without becoming dark. • Main building entrances should be designed to be clearly i identifiable from primary driveways and drop -offs. ;. Additionally, they should be visible from parking areas. ■ Retaining walls • All retaining walls must be faced (veneered) with masonry Main entry to store (stone, brick, stucco or approved equal). clearly identifiable • Retaining walls adjacent to or visible from any street shall not exceed 4 feet in height. Grade changes that require retaining walls exceeding 4 feet must be terraced with a minimum of 4 feet clear separation between each wall. Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by the City in order to preserve existing tree stands. United Gift' of Vowl<ville Gompre kehsive Land LU Flan lApclate 18 Desi Guidelin j Site Planning Principles • Walls should be designed as an integral part of the dwelling design. Stone sizes should be consistent and laid in a horizontal course. Masonry materials shall match or complement the facade of surrounding buildings. • Walls at intersections must not interfere with safe sight distances. PRINCIPLE 6: Enhance pedestrian exaerience and establish sense of place throuah careful desian and location of open spaces The creation of open space throughout the City is an essential technique used to break up building facades. The use of such pockets of interest creates views into the various developments. A wide range of open spaces such as public gathering plazas, open "greens ", common play areas, neighborhood parks and natural preserves can be incorporated into development plans. ■ View Corridors ■ Open space is considered a valuable amenity, therefore careful consideration of vistas into open spaces from ` residential lots, streets and drives is required. r ■ Maintain view corridors to provide vistas of amenities, �` A natural features, open spaces and other significant elements. Create focal points at main entries, on axis with major circulation route and pedestrian corridors to establish a Community Park strong identity and structure for the project. 9 LOCATE SPECIAL FEATURES I – — - -- - -- - — _ ATTERMINUS OF DRIVES t r i VEGETATION FRAMES VIEW ? AND CREATES CORRIDOR 1 , View of amenity feature is framed by use of vegetation and road alignment, creating a signature element LAVAife-d C-HY of )!ov -Ville Gompeekensive Land Use P lan LApdctfe 19 Design Guidelines Site plc mvLing principles Parks and Trails:. + • In residential areas, parks should be located within a 5 minute.:� !� walk (approximately 1,000 feet) from each home. • Trail linkages should be provided from proposed neighborhoods to the City's comprehensive trail system, forest preserve trails and adjacent developments. -- ■ Courtyards and Plazas Neighborhood Park Courtyards, plazas and terraces should be designed at a human scale and incorporated as public amenities around non - residential buildings. Interrupting building facades to create "outdoor rooms" as well as varying the width of walkways will help create pedestrian spaces. These pedestrian spaces will create opportunities for comfortable outdoor experiences and are critical in defining plazas and courtyards. • Orient plazas and courtyards to views of site amenities such as open space, water features, sculptural elements or landscaped areas, f, l ® Consider opportunities to orient plazas and courtyards toward views of significant buildings or down long corridors. ® Wherever possible, create a sense of - enclosure for outdoor seating areas. Such areas should be light and airy while providing a sense of safety from Landscaping and special paving give the the elements. seating area a sense of enclosure • Add elements such as trees, water features, a variety of seating areas and landscape color to give the public spaces an inviting appearance and visual interest. • Incorporate pedestrian scaled lighting for safety and to promote use in the evening. • Incorporate pavers and paving patterns to add interest and enhance the aesthetic quality of the spaces, '4/ox • Allow for outdoor tables and seating to promote use�� of the space. By doing so, an energy is created along the structure. - - INCORPORATE A VARIETY OF SFATNG, PAVERS, - - COLOR. ETC. TO ADD VISUAL INTEREST f - I' ' LOCATE SITE - TO ENCOURAGE USE Plazas and courtyards offer spaces for outdoor cafes LAhitecl C-Hy of Yot- kville- Gomprekev►sive Land Ulse Pla L1pdcte 20 Desievn Guidelines Site. Planning Principles PRINCIPLE 7: Thouahtful consideration of vehicular and pedestrian circulation within individual developments The purpose of the circulation standards is to minimize hazards and conflicts and establish logical circulation patterns. The appropriate integration of vehicular and pedestrian circulation is intended to provide safe and convenient access to all sites while being attractive, efficient and functional. ■ Vehicular Circulation • Primary Site Entrances Each entrance to a parcel, individual — - building site or residential neighborhood from a primary roadway should be designed as a � "gateway' to the area it serves. Design elements should be visually interesting and consistent with other streetscape materials used throughout the City. Primary residential entrance highlighted with signage, When designing entries into landscaping and water elements residential and non - residential tracts, developers shall: ■ Coordinate with adjacent properties to consolidate entries and minimize access points along major roadways ■ Minimize pedestrian and vehicle conflicts by reducing the quantity of crosswalks. ■ Clearly identify site entries and provide a clear entry /arrival sequence. • Provide "secondary" entries to parking lots and smaller residential neighborhoods from adjacent perpendicular minor roadways to major roadways. Paving material, plants, signs and lighting should match primary entrance treatments, although landscaping intensity and signage may be reduced in scale. • Provide at least one "primary' entry to parking lots or residential communities. The use of medians and /or special paving or landscaping to identify primary entries is required. DESIGN PARKING %''MHA LOGICAL FLOW. MINIMIZING INTERSECTIONS AND CONFLICTS CROSSWALKS IDENTIFIED WITH PALING C, 17 e�R �/ Iuuq I Iwul I Iiull I ;Imu. .„ / v CSI - •V3 � PRIMARY ENTRY TO U PARKING LOT IDENTIFIED BY LANDSCAPINGAND MEDIAN SECONDARY ENTRY CONSISIEM WITH PRIMARY GATEWAY Single primary entrance reduces access points along Corridor (Ardfe -d City of Yoµkville Comp - e- kensive La U se Plmn LApdcte 21 Design Guidelines Site. Planning Pµinciples ■ Internal Drives All internal drives should visually lead drivers to building entries, ~ " site amenities or focal elements. • Design drives and parking areas to fit the natural ` — contours of the site in order to - - minimize cut and fill and maintain natural drainage. • Align streets and drives to Street alignment offers views of significantarchitecfura feature offer views to significant architectural features and site amenities and to direct drivers. 4i % • Internal streets shall be separated from' ,- parking lots by landscape islands and walkways. - ■ Drop -Off Areas Drop -off areas for vehicle passengers shall be - incorporated into development plans and should provide safe, convenient access to building s. ., entries, pedestrian plazas and public open Landscaped island separates spaces. Drop -off areas must conform to all ADA parking tot from internal drive regulations and standards. • Emphasize drop -off areas with special paving material. • Design drop -off lanes so they do not obstruct traffic flow when vehicles are stopped. • Install bollards at drop -offs to provide protection for buildings and pedestrian walkways. L41DSCAPING CREATES INVITNG ENTRANCE USE BOLLARDS TO CREATE SPACE AND PROTECT PEDESTRIANS IDENTIFY DROP -OFF AREA WITH SPECIAL PAVING DROP -OFF AREA DOES NOT CMTRUCT TRAFFIC FLOW Drop -off area doesn't conflict with regular traffic and is identified with paving and bollards United Gift of YoNkvllle Gompv Land Llse Plctn LApdafe 22 Design Guidelines Site Manning principles ■ Service Areas Service vehicle circulation throughout the City shall be designed to provide safe and efficient delivery routes for all anticipated service and delivery vehicles. The design of individual g parcels to � ,� • ��_ -. accommodate truck access shall meet all regulatory requirements for turning movements without sacrificing other important design objectives. • Locate service areas away from major streets and building entrances. , • A noise barrier is required in situations where Service area screened with landscaping service areas are adjacent to a residential land use. • Minimize pedestrian and service vehicle conflicts. • Hide /screen views into service areas. Screening can be provided with landscaping or screen walls. Screen walls shall repeat materials and elements of the primary building. • Adjoining uses should share service drives where possible. • Design service drives to accommodate the traffic intended to use them including all entrance roads and access aisles that will be used to access the service areas. ® Pedestrian Circulation The purpose of pedestrian circulation standards is to establish guidelines for creating a pedestrian circulation system that is safe and efficient. Good walking environments include: continuous routes between sites, clearly defined access from parking areas, a variety of connected destinations and a feeling of safety and security. In essence, creating a sense of comfort. ■ Sidewalks Sidewalks must be constructed to M' provide pedestrian access to adjacent g development and connections to the pedestrian trails throughout the City. ; Within specific developments, i sidewalks shall provide access to and from parking lots, neighborhoods, '+ schools, parks and open spaces. • Create distinct pedestrian corridors, - b which funnel pedestrians to logical v gateways, plazas or other destinations. } Path provides access to park and adjacent neighborhood Uviitea C-H ofVop-kviiie Gornpwellensive Lancl LAse Plan Update 23 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principlas Place special emphasis on pedestrian connections that link schools, recreation areas and other major activity areas. • Neighborhoods should have access to open space and f pocket parks by way of sidewalks and trails. • In residential areas, sidewalks should be located on both _ sides of the street. ' • Pavers or other changes in material should be used for walks adjacent to buildings and at street intersections to Pavers next to building identify and enhance pedestrian routes, enhance appearance ■ Crosswalks Crosswalks are required at all intersections and key pedestrian crossings. Crosswalks must be identified by a change in color, height, width, texture, or materials. Refer to ADA regulations and standards for any specific criteria regarding crosswalks and 'sp! ramps. Enhanced paving delineates crosswalk ■ Pedestrian Circulation in Parking Lots Walkways that lead pedestrians from parking areas to buildings or plazas should be designed to facilitate easy movement and minimize crossing conflicts with vehicles. Pedestrians should feel comfortable about their walkways to buildings and pedestrian Y corridors should be clearly identified.' • Pedestrians should not be required to cross service drives to reach major entrances from primary parking lots.§ :Y ■ Where major pedestrian routes within parking lots cross Landscaped median with sidewalk roadways and drives, use textured or colored paving materials to distinguish the route. Medians with sidewalks allow for safe `, o,o;', ,;_WCTANU SCREBT circulation and reduce circulation conflicts. FROM a E ■ Wherever feasible orient parking aisles perpendicular to building entrances. — SPECIAL PAYING %GNRIES I MAJOR CROSSWALKI'Md ! PMJING ldf DIRECT PEIIBQUMT T I lrl 7PJIFFIC PBiPElR)ICVIPlt Ti tO DUUOING MANGE _ 19 1 ..ice �1 1 71, jIII PROVIDE SIDftYAI}!IN Median with sidewalk allows safe access to building entry Crosswalk delineated with paving and bollards LAPAited City of N2o;Akvi1 le- Compv- e-ke -nsive Land Vise Plan LApda+le 24 Desien CALddeli K eS Site vlctnning 'PAnciples ° Accessibility Owners and developers are expected to meet or exceed all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 1992, and all amendments thereto in the design and development of individual parcels, sites, buildings, and facilities. To the greatest extent possible, provide equal access in a manner that integrates ADA accessibility with ordinary accessibility, rather than separately. PRINCIPLE 8: Aciorouriate design of oarkina lots. utilities. service areas and detention areas to reduce the negative impact of tvoically unattractive site components This section provides standards for the siting and layout of parking lots, service and loading areas, utilities, trash, storage and detention facilities. Specific landscaping criteria for these areas are included in the Landscape Principles section. Site plans specifying parking and circulation designs, utility and detention requirements shall be submitted to the City for review. ■ Parking • Parking ratios and quantity of spaces shall comply with the criteria set forth in the United City of Yorkville Zoning Ordinance.;` N,; • Parking areas should be designed and located so they provide safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation within a site. f • Minimize negative visual impacts from adjacent I roadways. • Break large expanses of pavement with landscape Minimize negative visual impacts of medians and islands. parking from roadways • Divide parking areas which accommodate a large number of vehicles into a series of smaller, connected lots. • Avoid situations where parking spaces directly abut structures. • Separate parking aisles from interior collectors and entry drives whenever possible. Cluster buildings to create open space courtyards Walkways to buildings or - plazas should be designed to facilitate easy movement and minimize crossing conflicts (}� with vehicles Arrange parking aisles perpendicular to building Provide pedestrian entrances access to adjacent developments Wlifed Gi#Y of Yo µkville Gornprekensive .La LA Plan LA 25 Design GUMP -Iines sife plannine principles • Shared Parking Where opportunities exist for shared parking between uses with staggered peak parking demands, consider reducing the total number of parking spaces within each site or parcel. Parking should be shared between complementary uses such churches and office buildings. • Store Front & Street Parking Requirements All store front parking areas shall use angled parking or parallel parking. Areas shall be provided for sidewalks and landscaping between the store front and the edge of parking stall. • Bicycle To encourage and accommodate alternative transportation modes, provide bicycle parking within each building site. Locate bicycle parking areas so they are visible from building entrances and convenient for riders. Parking areas shall be landscaped in a manner consistent with pedestrian plazas. Also, bike racks should be of a style consistent with other site elements. • Substations/Water/Wastewater Stations Proposed electric substations, water pump stations and wastewater lift stations shall be screened from public views by a means of a 6 foot masonry wall on all sides with the exception of the area for gate access to the facility combined with landscaping. Service access shall be considered and incorporated into the screening program. • Detention • Drainage facilities should be used as an amenity to a development. If the existing topography allows, the location can be incorporated into an entry feature or can be the foundation for a park with trails and open space. • Natural and /or vegetated drainage swales provide open space connections, filter runoff and improve i::- .;.r, the aesthetic appearance of development. Lake serves as main entry feature • Detention facilities should not be designed as to require chain link fencing or concrete walls. If such designs are required due to engineering requirements, consider using decorative modular stone to give the appearance of a retaining wall. • Detention ponds located in the front yard building setback shall be designed as a curvilinear, Naturalistic drainage channel provides contoured shape. opportunities for trail connection Waited City of Yop- kville. GornpNakavisiv0 Land LAsa plan LApdate 26 Design Guidelines Si+e PlAnning Principles ■ Location of Utilities Visual and sound impacts of utilities, mechanical equipment, data transmission dishes, towers and other equipment should be minimized in all development plans. • Design and install all permanent utility service lines underground. • During construction and maintenance, minimize disruptions to other sites and businesses within the City. • Temporary overhead distribution power and telephone lines are permitted during construction but shall be removed immediately upon completion of site and building construction. • Wherever possible, mount data transmission and receiving telecommunication devices at ground level to the rear of structures and screen views from adjacent roadways, pedestrian paths and building sites. • Screen all electrical transformers, gas meters and other utility cabinets from view. • Structures are prohibited from being located in utility easements, Avoid locating signs, special landscape features, etc. in utility easements. • Air conditioning units, vent systems and other mechanical systems that must be located on building roofs shall be screened from sight at the ground plane. • In residential communities: • Items requiring screening should be located on the rear or side yards when possible and should be integrated into the unit design. • Air conditioning units must be located behind a screen wall or planting hedge. • Utility meters must be located on side or rear elevations of the dwelling. ® Location of Service/Delivery/Trash/Storag areas The visual impacts of service, delivery, trash and outdoor equipment or storage areas should be minimized, particularly relative to views from public roadways and pedestrian corridors. Thoughtful placement and integration into the architecture and site design is a priority for all sites. ■ Orient service entrances, loading docks, waste disposal areas and other similar uses toward service roads and away from major streets and primary building entrances. ■ Locate loading, service, trash and delivery areas so they do not encroach on any setbacks. Screen dumpsters with walls and materials that match architecture of primary building limited Ofy of �Iowlcville Gornprekensive Land tAse Plan Llpdcxte 27 Design Guidelines Site Manning Painciples • Avoid locating service areas where they are visible from adjacent buildings or e X f where they may impact view corridors. Such facilities are more appropriate at the rear of buildings or sites. I • Trash enclosures must be located away from residential property lines. • Wherever possible, coordinate the locations of service areas between adjacent users or developments, so that Screen dumpsters with walls and materials that match architecture of primary building service drives can be shared. • Locate parking areas for outdoor equipment, trucks, trailers, service vehicles, etc. away from public parking lots and major pedestrian circulation routes. Unless totally out of view, screen these areas architecturally and with landscaping. • All proposed dumpsters, trash receptacles, refuse storage containers, outdoor storage, and ground mounted equipment should be located within an enclosure providing screening along with landscaping along the perimeter. Such enclosures shall repeat materials and elements on the primary building. I I Vnife,d Giiy of Yop 6ille Gompt-Aahsive Lahcl LAse'Pict" LApcl ate 28 Design Guidelines Lcinclscape ''µinciples Landscape Princioies Landscape guidelines are essential for reflecting and enhancing the distinct character of the City. The standards and requirements for the installation of landscaping and screening walls throughout the City are set forth in order to: ■ Enhance Yorkville's sense of place. ■ Promote the general welfare of the community. ■ Enhance the living environment. ■ Aid in the enhancement of property values. • Create an attractive, consistent appearance. ■ Complement the visual effect of buildings. ■ Provide appropriate buffers between land uses. ■ Support the landscape character of the City. ■ Use sustainable practices to reduce the impact of the built landscape on the natural ecosystem. PRINCIPLE 9: Provide a unified landscape treatment throughout the City through the use of consistent right -of -way and buffer treatments. PRINCIPLE 10: Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development and lessen the impact of undesirable site components through the effective use of landscaping. PRINCIPLE 9: Provide a unified landscape treatment throughout the Citv through the use of consistent right- of -wav and buffer treatments ■ Landscape Character The overall character of the City will be enhanced in large part by the landscaping found throughout the City. To enhance the overall desired character throughout the City: r j Gateway Vnifed City Of 'VoNkville Compµekensive Land LAse Plan Mpdcite 29 Design GL+idelines Landscape Principles • Landscaping will be done in informal clusters to create a more natural appearance. • Street lighting will be kept to a minimum. • Meandering sidewalks will be located throughout the City in the landscape buffers. ® "Gateway" Corridor Landscape Treatments ® Primary Gateway Corridors Several major corridors lead residents and visitors into the City of Yorkville. The visual experience along these "Gateways" is critical to the overall perception and character associated with Yorkville. Due to the —� importance of these "Gateways" and the influence they _ have on the identity for the City, specific criteria have been added to these guidelines to ensure that an attractive landscape appearance is maintained as properties are developed adjacent to these primary corridors. The primary corridors identified for specific landscape buffers include: • Route 47 Scenic vista • Route 126 • Route 71 I • Prairie Parkway and Caton Farm Road Primary Gateway Residential Buffer Requirements i All residential development adjacent to the primary "Gateway' corridors must have a landscape buffer of 100 feet or more measured from the edge of the ultimate right -of -way. Residential land uses require larger depth buffers to allow for berms, tree g p preservation, view shed protection, noise barrier and separation of residential areas from the roadway. However, where scenic vistas are prominent along a "Gateway" corridor (such as Route 71) the buffers _ should be designed in a manner which frames the Preserve existing trees for Gateway buffers distant views. Development plans should consider creative means to preserve the sight lines which currently provide the scenic views that define the rural character of Yorkville. Landscape plans within the buffers should have an informal quality to capture the natural feel of the rural landscape. To enhance the rural identity, additional elements should be considered when designing the buffers, i.e. incorporating split rail fencing, using plant material to frame scenic vistas and preservation of existing vegetation and tree lines to maintain the rural quality of Yorkville. L V%ited Gify of N20t-6 1 e- Gonmpwehehsive .—a Ll s e Pi cth Update 30 Design Guddelines candscape A- Inciples Non - Residential Buffer Requirements For all non - residential development, a 25 foot minimum landscape buffer is required along the primary "Gateway' corridors. The 25 ft. buffer allows for a meandering walk within the buffer and provides more area for plant clusters and massing. Focus should be placed on site entrances by highlighting entries with ornamental landscaping to signal the access point. The landscape buffer width must be measured from the edge of the ultimate right -of- way. All buildings must be set back a minimum of 150 feet from the ultimate right -of -way line. m �• Jam. f Non - residential planting requirements ■ Secondary Gateway Corridors In addition to the primary gateway corridors leading into the City, several additional roadways have been identified as secondary gateway corridors, possessing unique and attractive qualities which also define the character of the City. Development along these secondary corridors should be carefully evaluated to ensure the inherent rural character of Yorkville is preserved. These roadways include: • Fox Road • Nigh Point Road • Legion Road • Van Emmon Road • Collectors identified on the City Thoroughfare Plan Wiife-d City of Yoµkville Comprehensive Lana LAse plan Vpdafe 31 Design Guidelines Landscape 1�rinciples Secondary Gateway Residential Buffer Requirements All residential development adjacent to the f . secondary "Gateway' corridors must have a n landscape buffer in the range of 50 to 100 feet measured from the edge of the ultimate right -of- way. However, where scenic vistas are prominent along a "Gateway" corridor (such as Route 71) the buffers should be designed in a manner s which frames the distant views. Development plans should consider creative means to preserve the sight lines which currently provide Landscape buffer the scenic views that define the rural character of Yorkville. Landscape plans within the buffers should have an informal quality to capture the natural feel of the rural landscape. To enhance the rural identity, additional elements should be considered when designing the buffers, i.e. incorporating split rail fencing, using plant material to frame scenic vistas and preservation of existing vegetation and tree lines to maintain the rural quality of Yorkville. ® General Planting Requirements Proper installation and maintenance of landscape plantings is essential to No wall, fence or structure shall be placed w1hin the shaded achieving the desired character ; area that would ob.1—t the throughout the City. The following p oi Vehicular traffic requirements specify critical considerations for landscape $ }, plantings, ■ All landscaping shall be separated QFEET from vehicular use areas by some form of barrier such as raised MID concrete curbing, bollards, curb ___ { ,' stops or other suitable permanent li 1� I ^ n JPnpariy dno h.Jl alternative. ® in shall not obstruct the D "` ° aeu, `egha" Landscaping g be placed within the shaded area l iat wnWd obstruct the view between access drives and view ofvehicular traffic. parking aisles, nor shall any landscaping which obstructs views Sight lines at intersection be located in the radius of any curb return. ® No artificial plant material may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section. • In residential developments, planting strips should be in proportion to the width of the street and the building setbacks. Coordinate tree plantings with utility locations to avoid conflicts. United C-Hy of Vo wk ville Comp - e(lernsive Land Use Plan iLApdate 32 Design Gtiidelines ,Landscape principles ■ At the intersection of two streets, or at the intersection of a commercial driveway and a street, nothing shall be erected, placed or planted that will impede vision between the height of 3 feet and 10 feet above the curb within a triangle formed by the intersecting streets or street and driveway, and measuring 40 feet along the sides of the triangle that face the intersection. Triangle sides shall be measured from the face of the curb to the face of the curb at intersections and driveways. PRINCIPLE 10: Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development and lessen the impact of undesirable site components throuah the effective use of landscaoina • Intersections and Site Entrances Intersections and development entrances should be identified with ornamental landscaping coordinated with the signage. Clearly enhancing the entrances with landscaping and lighting will help identify key access points and add to the aesthetic appeal of the City.. -r • Landscaping Adjacent to Non - Residential Buildings - " • Incorporate planting beds into plazas to create shade :� ......:....... and add human scale. • Consider evergreen trees to create wind - blocks Ornamental plantings accent entrance against prevailing winter winds. • Accent entrances and architectural elements with ornamental plantings. • Landscaped islands shall be planted with seasonal color and /or groundcover. , r ■ Use plantings adjacent to buildings and along walkways to soften the experience." ■ Mature trees should be pruned of branches up to 9 .. feet high to maintain safe pedestrian passage. " ■ Incorporate landscape beds and planters at key " entryways and seating areas. Plantings along building soften edge ■ Landscaping is encouraged at pedestrian crossings and seating areas. However, consideration should be given to vehicular /pedestrian sight lines. ® Explore opportunities to break up large expanses of pavement. U t'ute.d ciiy of y)o► Gomprekensive Land LAse Vlcm Vpdate 33 Design Guidelines Landscape Principles ■ Parking Lot Landscaping ■ Landscape islands are required at the %iONDE RCd.NRJ terminus of each parking bay. Within CLOSElO WRL1tKs.ANm each island, 2 shade trees or 2 ornamental trees shall be planted. The L L ground plane shall be seeded with grass, mulched or planted with groundcover. PRON°F mn tv 1 ftIDe OF MtIMN • Avoid more than 10 parking stalls in a row EAmff - without a landscaped island. — — - EVfitY ■ A 10 foot landscape median is required between every other parking bay. Medians are required between every other parking bay ■ Every parking stall must be located within 60 feet of a tree. ® Unimproved Pad Sites All portions of the development site not occupied by buildings, structures, vehicle access and parking areas, loading /unloading areas and approved storage areas shall be landscaped. Future building pads within a phased development shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner though no landscaping is required. ■ Dumpster/Trash Receptacles /Outdoor Storage All proposed dumpsters, trash receptacles, refuse storage containers and outdoor storage a i, shall be located within an enclosure providing screening by means of combining the following landscape elements; " • Decorative masonry wall with a non - masonry gate, a minimum of 6 feet in height, The construction materials of the wall shall match material used on the = } principal building. • Large shrubs and small trees shall be arranged as foundation planting around the perimeter of the pad area. The opening for Screen dumpsters with walls and landscaping the equipment however shall not be obstructed. The above landscape requirements do not apply when the enclosure is an architectural extension of a principal building or where service areas are not visible, eV� Place utility boxes at the rear of structures and screen with berms and/or landscapin LAni+e_d Gi+x of Yo t-k ville Gompwe(lensive- ,Land LAse- flan LApda +e- 34 De-sign GNidelines Comm "nify Cknecictar Veinciples Communitv Character Princioles The Community Character Principles address issues related to creating a unified sense of place and a positive identity for the United City of Yorkville. PRINCIPLE 11: Establish unique gateway entry features to identify the City. PRINCIPLE 12: Establish a comprehensive theme and a consistent family of lighting and furnishings for all public and private spaces. PRINCIPLE 13: Create a cohesive signage program. ® Desirable Elements: The following elements are encouraged within all public and private areas throughout the City:` • Significant gateway defining entry into the City • Unique intersection enhancements to provide visual landmarks and repetitive design elements • Significant landscape areas with interesting hardscape design RAW • Comprehensive, uniformly themed I signage program for public and private spaces Character of Yorkville • Consistent family of site furnishings and light fixtures • Continuation of landscape buffer yards along the "Gateway' Corridors • Richness of building surface and texture • Consistent and cohesive architectural elements on buildings • Consistent window and door patterns • Significant wall articulation • Building facades with many windows for streetscape interest and appeal e :undesirable Elements: The following elements are discouraged within the City: • Large, billboard type signage structures for individual businesses • Wide ranging lighting and site furnishing styles • Stand alone signage for individual businesses within a development • Large, out -of -scale signs with flashy colors • Highly reflective surfaces or heavily tinted glass fronts • Metal siding on primary facades • Vinyl siding on residential buildings • Mix of unrelated styles, i.e. rustic wood shingles and polished chrome • Strongly themed architectural styles, which will soon become dated • Sparsely landscaped parking lots, entries and right -of -ways • Large non - residential building facades with few or no windows LAPAited Cify of Voe6ille C-ompµekensive Lahc) lAse Picth IApc6 +e 35 Design Ovidelines Community C-6wactew Principles PRINCIPLE 11: Establish uniaue oatewav entry features to identifv the Citv Creating clearly defined gateways provides definition of the City's corporate limits, makes a " welcoming statement to visitors and creates a sense of arrival. It also allows visitors to associate elements found within the City, such as signage and architectural elements, to characteristics of the gateway design. The gateway feature should incorporate "Welcome to the United City of Yorkville" in some consistent articulation and be consistent with the signage styles adopted for use in other public areas in _ the City. Using similar materials, forms and — - — colors will help introduce those elements that will be consistently found throughout the City. Area for future gateway �~_ 3 YORKNULE ti�.�x:tm•naea.:vrr��crre� � . � t��4 ,•� ._ � • 5 AS i� h1. • Masonry columns constructed of red brick and limestone as a counterpart to the historic Kendall County courthouse • Cast metal signage and bridge like detailing to recall the historic significance of the Fox River and the original iron bridge that connected Yorkville and Bristol Vtn ife - d Gify of Yoi- kville Gompwekensive Lana Vise Plan LApclate. 36 Design Guidelines Comvnunify CY1AWGlG +e 1 1 f HVI ciples ' �""' , y g t -. 'i i�''• N -,.� �- 'mss. --'�� .. L ➢ . •l• -. _ 1 • Split rail fence between columns to impart the importance of Yorkville as a town founded as a community of agricultural settlers on the prairie • Six masonry columns (three before the sign and three after the sign) with the Yorkville six pillars of character set in limestone • Plantings that move from naturalistic to more ordered in composition as you move towards the City PRINCIPLE 12: Establish a comprehensive theme and a consistent family of lighting and site furnishings for all public and private spaces Develop special areas that contain similar forms and /or materials to visually unify a sequence of events within the City. Establish design themes with complementary __, architecture, site furnishings, landscaping and lighting which are carefully coordinated to create unique identities while; enhancing the sense of place that defines Yorkville. ■ Architecture Design themes for individual developments should have a consistent palette of materials, forms and fixtures that is consistent with the Illinois vernacular architecture that unifies the City. The intent is to allow for unique designs and flexibility, but within a set of parameters outlined in Principle 5. By doing so, development within the City is +� visually compatible. Examples of a shopping center with a unified theme i'u +e-d CI Y of Voµkville- Compwellehsive Lc hcl Il se Pi ct" Update 37 Design Guidelines Gommuni Y C.kawacfeN Principles ■ Site furnishings A palette of complementary site furnishings shall be used throughout the City to provide continuity between developments. The palette includes the following furnishings: seating, planters, waste receptacles and street lights. When development occurs within the City, the following furnishings or equivalent styles must be utilized in the site design and approved by the City planning staff. • Seating /Benches Outdoor seating should be constructed of materials that are durable and easy to maintain in order to best withstand the elements and vandalism. Where' seating is designed to be affixed, provide a variety of arrangements (both linear and grouped), which may I` accommodate 2 to 6 people. Provide benches at t major building entryways, drop —off areas and pedestrian courtyards and plazas. Seating / Bench • Planters Planters shall complement the other furnishings in a the palette. Planters should be incorporated into building entrances, plazas, or as a complementary V ; feature to the overall architecture. r i � Planters accent building entrance s. t t Planters incorporated into architecture Planters complement surrounding materials i • Waste Receptacles Waste receptacles shall complement the other furnishings in the palette. Waste receptacles shall be provided at building entrances, intersections, plazas as well as other locations. Waste Receptacle lAnifead City of Yop-kville Gompwe kev►sive .Land IAse P U 33 Design OAL4 idelin eS GoMMIAnity G(lawacter PNinciples ■ Light fixtures Developing a family of lighting fixtures is critical to successfully developing a consistent style throughout the City. As a prominent element in the landscape, during the day and night, lighting must respond to a number of design criteria, including: r r =- .l . n ■ Provide consistent street lights throughout the City; allowing flexibility within the family of fixtures to provide for varying applications. ■ Lights should be pedestrian in scale; larger lighting applications such as traffic lights shall incorporate a detailed base which provides interest at the pedestrian level. ■ Highlight interesting architectural or landscape elements with the use of accent lighting. ■ Light fixtures attached to buildings shall be consistent with the style of the lighting family and compatibility with the architectural style. Light fixture ■ Creatively utilize lighting to emphasize design elements, including entry signage and public art. I � ■ 4• Fixtures shall be appropriately shielded so that the light source is not directly visible from public roads or adjacent properties. • Aesthetic and other non- security lights shall be placed on timers which are set to turn off during non -peak hours of the evening. • Indirect light designs should limit light pollution onto surrounding properties. _ = ',I Utilize lighting to emphasize design f elements and special features The variety of lighting applications should be selected from a family of compatible fixtures L.nifed c;y o f Yopkviue Comp- ekensive Land LAse- Plan LApda+e- 39 Design Guidelines C- OMMunify Gharacfer Principles Public Art Program Incorporating outdoor sculptures, fountains and other artwork is encouraged. Such elements and features help establish strong visual identities for individual facilities and greatly enhance the unique character of Yorkville. • Artwork should have relevance to the United City of Yorkville; past, present or future. • The placement of artwork shall be visibly located throughout the City ■ Accent public open spaces with sculptures or fountains to give added community character. man MW - men sa. l tij _ M now UN WMW now i Utilize to d RR Ud ¢e Fountain provides focal point P add community character Sculpture incorporated into building architecture Unifed c.ifY of yop-kvine GoMprekensive 1-CLnd LASS Plan Vpdafe 40 Desi Guidelines Communify Ckcwacfee Peinciples PRINCIPLE 13. Create a cohesive sianaae aroaram It is important to consider the experience of a first time visitor when developing a family of signage. Creating an easily identifiable, unified signage system facilitates movement to both public and private destinations. Consolidating the identification of multiple individual entities into a single system reduces the amount of visual clutter usually associated with individual businesses using competitive signage strategies. Proposed signage should be evaluated on material, color, shape, scale, size, location and overall appropriateness. Signs of all scales within a development should relate to each other through a consistent use of materials, colors and text style. The following criteria are intended to supplement the signage requirements currently adopted by the City. Where any conflict or overlap exists with current City codes, the stricter of the two shall apply. ■ Signage Design • Colors • Sign colors should complement the colors and theme of the entire development. Neighborhood Entry • Avoid too many colors, small accents may make the sign more attractive and unique but limit amount of colors used. • Materials • Sign materials should be compatible with the materials used on the building facade upon which they are associated with or placed upon. • New materials may be appropriate only if they are designed in a manner consistent with the theme established by that development. • Metal signs are permitted but avoid finishes that will create glare. • Paper and cloth signs are not permitted. • Legibility • Limit the number of text styles to avoid confusion and increase legibility. • Avoid symbols and fonts that are hard to read or too intricate. • Use symbols and logos in place of words whenever appropriate. LAY,r+ed C-H of YoNkville Compeekehsive Land LAse 'Plan Vpdafe 41 Design Guidelines GommUnify Character PHYAciple9 • Illumination • Illuminate only signs that are necessary, allow for illumination from other sources, such as streetlights b1 kJVO_ or pedestrian lights. = F ` • Individually illuminated signs, either individual j illuminated letters or back - lighted are encouraged. • Internally illuminated plastic cabinet signs are discouraged. Signs with individual letters are better .,r"",II". l�FIIOCl10 integrated with the architecture. j MP • Location • Signs should not dominate the site in height and should not project above the rooflines of the Monument sign with individual buildings. letters and indirect lighting • Signs should not obstruct doors or windows. • Utilize the building's architectural features to delineate where signs should be located. • Window signs should not cover a majority of the window. ■ Project Entry and Monument Signs Project entry identifiers are located within landscape lot areas adjacent to major Tl, Vi[.[ ncr. thoroughfares and at major intersections and , , primary entries. Projects with more than one tenant � should locate no more than one sign along the City's "Gateway' corridors. D • All freestanding signs should be monument •.:.,; type. Monument sign with correlating materials • Freestanding monument signs should be perpendicular to the street. • Signs should be oriented so that sight lines at intersections are not obstructed.; • Solid architectural bases and sides are it encouraged. Each sign should incorporate a base, which is a minimum of 2 feet high. Sign materials should complement the materials used throughout the development. • Landscaping should be incorporated at the Multiple tenants consolidated on a single sign L "itead Gift of Yol-kville Gompi-ekehsive Land Llse Plan Upd ate 42 Dasign Guidelines Community Character Pl- inciples base of the sign. A minimum 5 ft. landscape bed shall be created on all sides of the sign. • Lighting of monument signs is permitted, minimize the amount of light pollution and glare onto surrounding property. ■ Neighborhood Entry Signs Neighborhood entry identifiers shall be. y; placed at the primary entrance of individual F ,, neighborhoods within a community and shall be installed by the neighborhood . ;q .— homebuilder. The neighborhood signs shall be reflective of the main entry signage through the use of like forms, materials, logo and landscape. The location of neighborhood signs must be reviewed and approved by the City.a Neighborhood Entry Sign • Directional Signs When deemed necessary by the City or developer, I easy to read motorist and pedestrian directional signs will be placed along public streets and greenbelts within �Vfstto Ccntar Yorkville. The location of each of these -4 si signs must g c 0a , enar receive the approval of the City Promontory flHlRO i 1 5agowood ._ f , Westame • Wall Signs _. ® All wall signs should not project from the surface of which they are mounted more than 12 inches. .. • Wall signs should be located where the building's architectural features suggest. Wall signs can help break up large blank walls and can provide a variation on walls greater than one story. Direction sign • New wall signs in a development should be [. consistent in location with all other adjacent wall (��y signs in the development. • Lettering should not occupy more than 75% of the area of the panel where the sign is located. �f • Wall signs should not project above the roofline or ¢ outside the edge of a building corner. , 1116 ■ . Projecting Signs • Locate signage at a consistent On a multistoried building, the sign should be height with adjacent businesses suspended between the bottom of the second floor LAyxi+ed GHy of Vot -kvil le Compµc(levnsive Land Use 'Pion LApdate 43 Design Guiclelines Gommtinify Gllaracter principles windowsill and the top of the first floor doors. ■ Projecting signs should be made of metal, wood or fiberglass. Plastic signs are discouraged. ■ Signs should be hung at a 90 degree angle to the building fagade. Signs should be pinned away from the building slightly to increase visibility but should not protrude into the vertical plane of drives or streets. ® The bottom of the sign should provide a 10 foot clearance above pedestrian sidewalks. ■ Decorative iron and wood brackets are encouraged and should complement the overall design theme of the development. F f y p. 1 r E • r +vgyr Sign projects from fagade Projecting sign does not ■ Window Signs dominate front of building • Text should be limited to the business name and /or a message to describe the services offered. • Signs should be limited to individual letters placed on the interior surface of the window. • Letters should be white, black or gold leaf paint. Avoid bright, distracting colors that may become too dominant and contrast the overall theme. LAviifad City of Yowkville Gompweke-visiva Land tAse- Picin Update 44 Design Guiclelivies I C_Ommunii-y Gkarac +er 'Pwinr_iple.s ■ Street Address Markers • In non - residential developments, address markers should be incorporated into the project signage with similar materials and colors. • In residential developments: ® The address marker must be located within 5 feet of a light fixture, which will illuminate the street number from dusk until dawn. ■ The address marker must be located closest to the street either on the front fagade of the house closest to the driveway or porch column closest to the driveway. ■ Prohibited Signs • Signs that obstruct the clear view of pedestrian and /or vehicular traffic or interfere with efficient operations of vehicles. • Billboards within "Gateway" corridors. • Neon or signs with bright lights unless individually $1(Jj[j;� approved by the City. WILL Oil l 0lul • Signs excessive in scale, AAY size, height or use materials t not consistent with the overall design theme. • Off - premise signs including , signs or graphics applied to parked vehicles for nearby vendor identification. • Signs or graphics painted directly on exterior of buildings, fences or walls. ?' - • Landscaping that becomes a sign or message. Pole mounted and billboard signs are prohibited • Pole mounted signs. LAnife -cl City of Yowl<ville Comp - ehahsive Land use Plah Vpdate 45