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TTT D. Building Access DG - 54 The main entry to each building should be clearly visible from the nearest public circulation walkway. DG - 55 Stairways should be centrally located to the units or directly adjacent to the lobby and served and should be visible from as many units as possible. DG - 56 Access to dwellings should provide a unique identity for the individual unit, allow opportunities for social interaction, and increase natural surveillance. DG - 57 Walkways and access to dwelling units should be designed to facilitate the moving of furniture by considering minimum widths, heights, and turning angles. 3.:;, Materials and Colors Materials and colors for the planning area are subject to the individual styles of each building. Development should be of high -quality materials that can withstand weathering and daily use without the need for constant replacement. DG - 58 Exterior materials, textures, and colors should be appropriate for the architectural style or theme of the building and contribute to the visual quality of the area. DG - 59 The predominant colors for dwelling units and accessory structures should be natural or muted tones. Appropriate use of more than one predominant paint color is encouraged. Compatible accent colors are encouraged to enhance important building elements. DG - 60 Colors and materials should be durable and not readily deteriorate if exposed to the elements. DESIGN GUIDELINES 1 4 DG - 61 Materials such as brick, stone, copper, etc. should be left in their natural appearance. Such materials should not appear thin or artificial. Veneer should turn corners and avoid exposed edges. DG - 62 All materials for exterior applications should be finished. Inappropriate materials for exterior applications include: (a) Plastics/Plastic Laminates (b) Asphalt shingles (c) Corrugated fiberglass, or plastic (d) Plywood or similar (e) Highly reflective materials DG - 63 Exterior materials and architectural details should complement each other. Avoid introducing elements, features additions that are not complementary. DG - 64 Colors should be non -reflective. Colors and materials should be subdued or flat -toned so as not to produce excessive reflected glare from the sun. DG - 65 Color should be used to accent architectural details. DG - 66 Roof protrusions such as roof flashing, rain gutters, downspouts, and vents should be finished to match the architectural style of the building. MAINPLACE SPECIFIC PLAN 1 4-11