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NORTH HARBOR SPECI~IC PLAN 5.1 DESIGN STANDARDS 5.1.1 Introduction The design standards for the North Harbor Specific Plan have been established to create a high quality appearance appropriate to the image and land use pat- terns desired, to direct character and form, to ensure continuity in design and development and to enhance the property of the area as well as the surrounding community. In addition, the design standards were developed to provide specific design criteria and guid- ance for improvements within the public fight-of-way. The standards are intended as criteria to be used by builders, planners, architects, landscape architects and civil engineers under the review and approval of the City of Santa Aha. 5.2 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS 5.2.1 Overview The following general standards present parameters for architectural character, building form and massing, facades, fenestration, structure, entries, materials, details, service areas and mechanical equipment. These standards should be considered on a project by project basis. 5.2.2 Purpose The purpose of the architectural design standards is to aid in establishing a high quality of design for new and remodeled buildings. The intent of these guidelines is to isolate factors that contribute to good or bad design. Elements of good design such as sequence, proportion, balance and scale are often implemented per the archi- tect's direction. All architecture in the planning area shall be designed by architects registered in the State of California. 5.23 Historical Style Mimetic architecture will be encouraged along Harbor Boulevard. The word mimetic is derived from mime or mimic. A prime example of this architecture is the for- mer Brown Derby restaurant. With the structure archi- tecturally portraying the name of the restaurant. A number of structures exist that portray the product being sold. This style of building is encouraged to pro- vide a visually active experience. It also supplements signage since it allows the entire building to become a sign. (Figure 5.1). The use of mechanical motion is also encouraged. Exterior moving gears, animated structural compo- nents or other creative and visually stimulating appli- cations of motion are expressly encouraged. 5.2.4 Style Guidelines The Specific Plan does not dictate a specific style of building type as that would be inappropriate to the sporadic overall development pattern. Rather, the quality of the specific plan area will be promoted via controls placed upon building massing, height and materials, and on factors addressing street configura- tion and landscape architectural requirements. 5.2.5 General Guidelines The scale, massing, height, fenestration, materials, col- ors and textures of buildings should be designed to harmonize with existing neighboring projects. Greater density and height can occur at the en~ points into the specific plan area where the establishment of a theme for North Harbor Boulevard is encouraged. Public perception of North Harbor Boulevard will be dictated primarily by the view of the buildings from public edges such as streets, parks or parking lots. Building massing, scale and roof forms comprise the primary design components and, therefore, require careful articulation. Building scale must match style and maintain the integrity of intent. (Figure 5-A). Building design should employ dean, simple, not over- ly ornate geometric forms and coordinated massing that produce overall unity, scale and interest. The existing architectural vocabulary of a building should be carried through in the design of any addition to the structure (or mfurnished to reflect a new style). The design theme for a complex of buildings should be maintained for all buildings including buildings on ...' separated "pads". Standard designs for "chain" busi- nesses should be modified to conform with the estab- lished theme. Points of entry should be easily recognizable. Entry points for vehicular and pedestrian traffic should be separate. 25 Stair, handrail and guardrail materials, colors and designs should be integrated into the appearance of the entire building. Vents, louvers, flashing, etc. should be colored in a manner consistent with the theme of the building.