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Midtown Specific Plan DESIGN GUIDELINES Figure Ground Diagram (Exhibit 31 ) This diagram illustrates that the buildings along the west side of Main Street shall be continuous in contrasting with the existing and proposed new structures on the east side of Main Street, which are cited on small lots and have side yard setbacks. Where shown on the Figure Ground Diagram an arcade of at least 15 feet in depth and 15 feet - 35 feet in height should be provided. A plaza should be located at the west side of Main between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets. That plaza provides access from the parking structure located between Sycamore and Main. The arcade along Main Street should wrap around the buildings as they come towards the parking structure. A distinct break in buildings should be made for pedestrians in line with Fourteenth Street, north of Washington. All buildings on the west side of the street should form a continuous street wall. A double row of street trees (palms) should be employed along Main Street to further enhance the pedestrian space and unify the streetscape. Street trees will be located on private property, and within the Main Street right-of-way. An entry plaza is to be provided at the intersection of Main and Seventeenth Streets. Buildings on the east side of Main should be continuous between Seventeenth and Sixteenth Streets as well as between Washington and Fourteenth Streets with the exception of the plaza giving access to the parking. The buildings between Fourteenth and Sixteenth Streets should reflect the context and scale of existing structures in that segment of Main Street. The parcel bounded by Main, Washington and Sycamore and presently including Home Savings, is to include a heavily landscaped parking lot with large canopy trees and a large plaza at Main and Washington. WASHINGTON AVE. Exhibit 31 ¿ Figure Ground Diagram Midtown Specific Plan 60 11 B-26