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45 <br />1~~F~~~~e ~o D~eve9~p~'~en~ ~~~~~d~?6'~~~ <br />~~~C?::~~;E~ ~;~~~~ ~~c'~~~1i~~ i~6~~~ ~c~i~i~ ~'~7rl~~l~~ a <br />.-~~:~ .~~.:~_ - - m_____~_..~_....~__ ....__. . <br />fib} The architectural for~1~ of building~s~ ~~L~st reflect the underl~ring <br />tapagrapllic rorn~ d~1cl retain the integrity of a natural scope, <br />4..~r ~'~1 f IY~V IY i~~~l1~~ ~LJ l~1~~IL`~~ ~ ~~~14~~ ~~~ Ld~ 9 ~L~~li ~~~~~ ~4~~ <br />~~E~~~~~~~~~~~i~~~~~ ~-~-~~ ~(~;~-(`,'~b~I~V~1 ~~;~~~'~11J~ily ~,~I"~1~~11C~ <br />~C} ~~rchitectu~"~l ft~l"m at the base ~~ ~ hill t17ust prUVlde a natural <br />transition between the intersecting slope and the base, [~, --~ <br />i~ig~~re ~.:a.'~.~. ~~ <br />~d~ ~n ~ 1lilltop, especially at the riclgeiine or crest,. building forms <br />. ~ must not breal~ or detract frann the natural lines of the hillside, <br />~uilding~s~ mint be provided with sufficient setbacks to maintain <br />the integrity of the natural slope and mininli~e the impact on <br />scenic views. ~~ ~-~ i~i~~~~~e ~, ~.~~.€.~.'~~ <br />fie} Il~here neighboring buildings have responded to similar <br />topagrapllic conditions an Their sites in a consistent and positive <br />way, similar treatment must be considered for a new structure. <br />~f} ,'~ilhere buildings are to be located neap natural features such as <br />scenic vistas, stands of gees, and open space, views and <br />pedestrian access must be provided to these amenities. ~~~~ -~ <br />Unless there are overriding concerns or poorly defined aspects, a new <br />building must reflect the architectural character of surrounding buildings <br />in the following gays: <br />~a} similar unifying design concept <br />{b} Similar pro~aortions, scale, and roof line <br />~c~ Similar architectural style and exterior finish materials <br />~d} Similar patterns and proportions of windows <br />fie} Similar entry configuration and relationship to street <br />~f} Sirnllar architectural details or features <br />~~~ ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~c~~~ <br />To unify a~ building's architectural character and individual elements such <br />as entries, windows, pedestrian areas, and roofs, ail buildings must be <br />visibly organised by a clear design concept. examples ~e~~ts <br />include: <br />~a} Syr~lmetrical balance: A formal argani~ation which balances <br />equal elements and features around a vertical plane, <br />grange Cauniy,lllar~h Carofi~~a -- DRIFT Unified Deve(opmen~ ordinance Page ~-~~ <br />