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i) Stormwater control. Protective measures shall ensure that removal of stormwater runofF will not adversely affect neighboring properties or the public storm drainage system. Provisions shall be made for construction of wastewater facilities including grading, gutters, and piping to direct stormwater and prevent erosion. Surface water on all paved areas shall be collected at intervals that do not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic. j) Exterior lighting. Location, type, size and direction of exterior lighting shall not glare or direct illumination that interferes with adjacent properties or safety of public rights-of--way. k) Protection of property values. Elements of a site plan shall be arranged to have minimum negative impact on values of adjoining property and other on-site uses. 4.48.3 Specific standards Unless otherwise indicated here, the relevant standards for the Office Institutional district shall apply. Where actions, designs, or solutions proposed by the applicant are not literally in accord with the applicable regulations of this ordinance, but the Board of Commissioners makes a finding in the particular case that public purposes are satisfied' to an equivalent or greater degree, the Board may make specific modification of the regulations in the particular case. Any modification of regulations shall be explicitly indicated in the approved permit. a) Relationship of buildings to site. 1. The site shall be planned to provide for adequate planting, safe pedestrian movement, and parking areas. 2. Parking areas shall be treated with decorative elements, building wall extensions, plantings, beams, or other innovative means so as to screen parking areas from view from public ways and reduce heat generated by paved areas. 3. Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable zoning district, the height and scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and existing or anticipated adjoining buildings. 4. A11 utility services shall be underground. b) Relationship of buildings and site to adjoining areas. 1. Attractive landscape transition to adjoining properties shall be provided. 2. Lighting intensity at the property line adjacent to residential uses shall not be greater than'/z footcandle. c) Building design. 1. Architectural style is not restricted. Evaluation of the appearance of a project shall be based on its relationship to the surroundings. Primary and pedestrian facades are encouraged to complement and reflect the characteristics of downtown Hillsborough. 2. Specific building materials are not endorsed. Evaluation of the appearance of a project shall be based on the relationship to surroundings. i. Materials and design shall be compatible with each other in multiple building projects. ii. Materials shall be selected for suitability to the type of buildings and the design in which they are used. Utilitarian materials shall be limited to inconspicuous facades and non-public or service areas. Materials with unique or special character are encouraged.