Community Design Guidelines

January 1998 Updated Sept. 2008 Bureau of Planning Portland, Oregon

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The Community Design Guidelines were approved by the Portland City Council on September 10, 1997 as part of the Community Planning Follow-Up Proposals. They became effective on November 1, 1997. Information on amendments is located in Appendix B.

January 1998 • Updated September 2008 Bureau of Planning Portland, Oregon Portland City Council

Vera Katz, Mayor Jim Francesconi, Commissioner Charlie Hales, Commissioner Gretchen Kafoury, Commissioner Erik Sten, Commissioner

Portland Planning Commission

Richard Michaelson, President Steve Abel, Vice-President Sarah ffitch Bruce Fong Rick Holt Marcy McInelly Paul Schuback Ruth Scott Noell Webb (resigned May 1997) Portland Design Commission

John Spencer, Chair Charles Sax, Vice-Chair Rudolph Barton Brigid Flanigan Bruce Fong Chris Kopca Nancy Merryman Linda Wisner

Portland Historic Landmarks Commission

Deborah Gruenfeld, Chair Bob Deveny, Vice-Chair Barbara Abrams William Hart Marcy McInelly Richard Ritz Paul Schuback Dan Volkmer Acknowledgments

Portland Bureau of Planning Charlie Hales, Commissioner in Charge David C. Knowles, Planning Director Deborah Stein, Principal Planner

Project Staff Michael S. Harrison, AICP, Chief Planner Gerald D. Brock, Ph.D., AIA, AICP, City Planner Julia Bunch Gisler, City Planner Jeff Joslin, Senior Planner Jessica Richman, Senior Planner Donah Baribeau, Clerical Specialist

Photographs Provided By: Michael S. Harrison, AICP, Chief Planner Gerald D. Brock, Ph.D., AIA, AICP Julia Bunch Gisler, City Planner Cielo Lutino, Assistant Planner Brinda Sastry, City Planner All photographs were taken in Portland, unless otherwise noted.

Design Guidelines Editorial Assistance David Berniker, City Planner Denis Lachman, City Planner Ruth Selid, City Planner

Special Acknowledgment R. Peter Wilcox, AIA, Project Director, The 10 Essentials for North/Northeast Portland and Building Blocks for Outer Southeast Neighborhoods by Portland Community Design Table of Contents

Design Review in Portland...... 1 How Design Review Works...... 4 Figure 1: The Two Track System of Design and Historic Design Review...... 5 How Design Guidelines Are Used...... 7 Projects that Will Use the Community Design Guidelines as Approval Criteria...... 8

The Community Design Guidelines ...... 9 Structure of the Guidelines...... 11 Figure 2: Community Design Guidelines Applicability Chart...... 12

Portland Personality Guidelines ...... 13 Plan Area Character...... 15 Historic and Conservation Districts...... 53 Gateways ...... 71

Pedestrian Emphasis Guidelines ...... 75 The Pedestrian Network...... 77 Stopping Places...... 81 The Sidewalk Level of Buildings...... 85 Corners that Build Active Intersections...... 89 Light, Wind, and Rain...... 93 Table of Contents (continued)

Project Design Guidelines...... 97 Outdoor Areas...... 99 Main Entrances...... 105 Landscape Features...... 111 Parking Areas and Garages...... 117 Crime Prevention...... 123 Architectural Integrity...... 127 Blending into the Neighborhood...... 131 Interest, Quality, and Composition...... 137

Appendices ...... 145 Appendix A: Ordinance No. 171589 As Amended “. . . adopt the Community Design Guidelines . . .”...... 149 Appendix B: Amendments...... 163 Appendix C: Neighborhood Contact Sample Letters...... 165 Appendix D: Maps of Albina, Outer Southeast and Southwest Community Plan Areas...... 167 Appendix E: Maps of Albina Community Conservation Districts...... 169 Appendix F: Albina Community Conservation District Background Statements...... 173 Appendix G: Map of Hollywood and Sandy Plan Area...... 185 Appendix H: Map of Historic Alphabet District...... 187 Appendix I: Excerpt from Historic Alphabet District - Design Guidelines Addendum...... 189 Appendix J: Excerpt from NW District Plan - Amended Design Guidelines ...... 197 Appendix K: Excerpt from St. Johns/Lombard Plan - Amended Design Guidelines...... 209 Appendix L: Excerpt from 122nd Ave. Station Area Plan - Amended Design Guidelines ..... 225 Appendix M: Excerpt from North Interstate Corridor Plan - Station Area Concepts and Special Signs along North Interstate Avenue ...... 229 Design Review in Portland

Plan Area Character Design Review in Portland

n Portland, there are special areas Design review ensures that: and individual buildings that are I important to the City’s character. • Special historical, cultural, and ar- To ensure that new development and chitectural features of a site or area alterations contribute to the integrity are protected and enhanced; of these areas, the city requires design review, or for historic resources, historic • New development and changes en- design review. hance the surrounding area; and

Design review provides an • New development enhances the opportunity for public evaluation of environment for pedestrians. new construction and exterior changes to buildings and sites. Design review Design review is an important tool evaluates architectural compatibility, for meeting Portland’s Urban Design building placement, and massing of Goal, which is part of the Compre- new construction and exterior changes. hensive Plan. It also may be used to Building materials, landscaping, and implement goals of community, neigh- location of parking areas may also be borhood, and area plans. For example, reviewed. design review can help ensure that increased development in established areas is compatible with and enhances the surrounding neighborhood.

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How Design Review Works

The special design areas are Most areas outside the Central City use This Two-Track System—where designated with the Design Overlay the Community Design Guidelines. the applicant may choose between Zone or as Historic and Conservation Some areas have their own guidelines, a Land Use Review or meeting Districts. Individual Historic and such as the King’s Hill Historic District standards through the Plan Check Conservation Landmarks also carry and the Terwilliger Design District. The process—is available in most areas of special designations. All of these are section titled “Projects That Will Use Portland outside the Central City plan shown on the City’s Zoning Maps. the Community Design Guidelines as district. Proposals that do not meet Portland’s Zoning Code specifies which Approval Criteria,” below, summarizes the Community Design Standards—or developments and changes need to which proposals use the Community where the applicant prefers more go through design review or historic Design Guidelines. This information is flexibility—must go through the Land design review. also available from the Development Use Review process. Services Center. Land Use Reviews. In these special Not all proposals are eligible to use design areas, some of the review is Another option is available for some the Two-Track System. Some projects done through a Land Use Review— proposals. If a proposal meets certain are too large or complex to be reviewed either Design Review or Historic Design criteria, the applicant may choose to using objective standards; others affect Review. A Land Use Review evaluates either go through the Land Use Review, sites or areas with too much historic a proposal against Design Guidelines. or to meet the objective Community significance. These projects must use Design Guidelines are discretionary; Design Standards. These standards are the Land Use Review track, and may they require the use of judgment. in Chapter 33.218 of Portland’s Zoning not use the Plan Check track. Portland’s Depending on the scale of the proposal, Code. Objective standards are non-dis- Zoning Code specifies which projects a hearing may be held only if requested, cretionary: they do not require judg- are eligible to use the Two-Track or may be required. Even if no hearing ment, and are quantifiable. While meet- System. Figure 1, on the following page, is held, the process takes several weeks. ing objective standards limits flexibility, describes the Two-Track System. This process allows flexibility, while it provides certainty to applicants, and ensuring compatibility. is a faster process: compliance with the standards is checked as part of the building permit process, also called the Plan Check process. 4 Community Design Guidelines Design Review in Portland

Figure 1:

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Some proposals need to go through If the Plan Check Track is Used: If the Land Use Review Track is Used: an additional step before applying for either Design Review or a Plan The proposal is reviewed by plan- Design review is conducted by the Check using the Community Design ners in the Development Services planners on the Design Team of the Standards. The neighborhood contact Center as part of an application for Office of Planning and Development requirement is for larger projects in a building permit. Some additional Review and the Portland Design certain areas of the city. It is intended to information must be included on the Commission. Historic design re- foster discussion between developers plans; this additional information is view is conducted by the planners and neighbors about the design compat- specified in the Zoning Code. on the Design Team and the Port- ibility of these projects with the neigh- land Historic Landmarks Commis- borhood character. The developer must The review process is the same as sion. Both Commissions are volun- contact the neighborhood association for a building permit. More infor- teer boards, and include members and offer to meet with them. See Ap- mation on the process and require- with expertise in design and, for the pendix C for an example of this letter. ments is available from the Develop- Landmarks Commission, historic Information on which proposals must ment Services Center. preservation. go through this step, and the details of the requirement, are available from the The review process varies with Development Services Center, and are the type of proposal, the size of the in the Zoning Code. project, and the location. Neighbors will be notified, and a hearing may You can visit the Development be required, or, in most cases, may Services Center on the first floor at be held only if requested. Informa- 1900 SW Fourth Avenue, or call tion on what type of review process 503-823-7526. is used for each proposal is available from the Development Services Cen- ter, and is in the Zoning Code.

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How Design Guidelines are Used

Design guidelines are mandatory ap- While the design guidelines are quali- Waiver of Design Guidelines proval criteria that must be met as part tative, they are still mandatory approv- In some cases, a design guideline may of design review and historic design al criteria, and must be met. The guide- be waived. If the design guidelines review. They also are a source of in- lines provide flexibility to designers, document includes design goals for the formation for both developers and the but they are requirements. Applicants area, a guideline may be waived as part community as to what issues will be are responsible for explaining, in their of the design review process where the addressed during the design review application, how their design meets proposed design meets the design goals process. each of the guidelines. for the area better than would a project that complied with the guideline. If a The design review process is flexible During the design review process, the waiver is requested, the application for to encourage designs that are innova- review body must find that the pro- design review must explain how the tive, and are appropriate for a specific posal meets each design guideline. design goals are met. More information location. For this reason guidelines are Proposals that meet all the guidelines on waivers is available from the Devel- qualitative statements. Unlike objective will be approved; proposals that do not opment Services Center. design standards, there are many ac- meet all of the guidelines will not be ap- ceptable ways to meet each guideline. proved. If the review body approves the Applicability of Community Each guideline is followed by a list of proposed design, they may add condi- examples of some ways to meet the tions to their approval; these conditions Design Guidelines guideline. These examples are provid- require modifications to ensure the The chart on page 12 shows which ed to stimulate the search for a design proposal’s compliance with the guide- Community Design Guidelines apply to that meets both the guidelines and the lines. Generally, the review body would different types of projects. An applicant developer’s needs; they function as rather that applicants revise their de- need only address those guidelines explanations of the guideline, and are signs to address deficiencies rather than that are identified as applicable on this not intended to be used as the recom- have the City impose a specific solution chart. mended solution. through conditions.

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Projects That Will Use the Community Design Guidelines as Approval Criteria In the Design Overlay Zone. The Com- In Historic Districts. The Community munity Design Guidelines are used for Design Guidelines are used for historic design review in design zones for sites design review in the Alphabet Historic that are outside the Central City plan District. All of the Community Design district, do not have their own, specific Guidelines, including the Historic design guidelines (such as the Terwil- Alphabet District Community Design liger Parkway Design Guidelines) and Guidelines Addendum, are used for are not subject to historic design review. sites in the portion of the Alphabet His- toric District that is outside the Central In Conservation Districts. The Com- City plan district. The only portion of munity Design Guidelines are used for the Community Design Guidelines that historic design review for sites that are: is used in the portion of the Alphabet Historic District that is also in the Cen- • In Conservation Districts outside tral City plan district is the Addendum. the Central City plan district that do not have their own, specific design The Development Services Center has guidelines; more information about which guide- lines are used for proposals, including • In the Russell Street Conservation those that do not use the Community District. Design Guidelines.

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Plan Area Character The Community Design Guidelines

Structure of the Guidelines Portland Personality Guidelines:

The Community Design Guidelines are P1: Community Plan Area Character grouped into three categories; Portland P2: Historic and Conservation Districts Personality, Pedestrian Emphasis and P3: Gateways Project Design. Pedestrian Emphasis Guidelines: Each guideline is accompanied by: E1: Pedestrian Networks • Background information, which E2: Stopping Places explains the intent of the guideline; E3: The Sidewalk Level of Buildings and E4: Corners that Build Active Intersections • Some examples of ways the guide- E5: Light, Wind and Rain line may be accomplished. These examples are provided to stimulate Project Design Guidelines: the search for a good design, and are not recommended solutions. The D1: Outdoor Areas examples may also include illustra- D2: Main Entrances tions of different building types, D3: Landscape Features locations and scales. D4: Parking Areas and Garages D5: Crime Prevention Not all projects must meet all the guide- D6: Architectural Integrity lines. The chard on the next page, Com- D7: Blending into the Neighborhood munity Design Guidelines Applicability D8: Interest, Quality and Composition Chart, identifies which guidelines are applicable to different project types.

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Portland Personality Guidelines

These guidelines establish the that enhances these characteristics urban design framework. and supports these goals. There are special guidelines for the three The Portland Personality areas with adopted community guidelines recognize the unique plans. Other guidelines address characteristics and urban design historic and conservation districts, goals of different parts of the city, and gateways. and encourage new development

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Plan Area Character Plan Area Character

Background This guideline may be accomplished in the Albina Community Plan Area by: Plan areas outside of the Central City which have areas with the design over- A. Respecting the pattern of small cor- lay include the Albina, Outer South- ner churches that exist in Albina. Albina east, and Southwest Community Plan was the home to many turn-of-the-cen- areas, the Hollywood and Sandy Plan tury immigrants who built churches in Area, the Northwest District Plan Area, their neighborhoods. the Gateway Regional Center, the St. Johns/Lombard Plan Area, the 122nd Avenue Station Area, and the North Interstate Corridor Plan. Each of these areas has distinct historic, cultural, and geographic characteristics that should be taken into consideration when de- veloping in the area. New development See Appendices for Desired Characteristics and Traditions within the Northwest District Plan blends into established areas by reflect- Area, the St. Johns/Lombard Plan Area and the ing the architectural features and site 122nd Avenue Station Area. design of the surrounding buildings and responding to views, topography, and nearby amenities such as parks, schools, and community centers. Guideline P1: Enhance the sense of place and identity by incorporating site and building design features that respond to the area’s desired characteristics and traditions.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Albina Community Plan Area by:

B. Respecting the few remaining build- C. Taking advantage of views to down- ings that have association with Albina’s town, rivers, hills, local parks and the African-American community. This is surrounding mountains. This is Penin- the Northeast YWCA founded by Afri- sula Park, Portland’s first rose garden. can-American women.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Albina Community Plan Area by:

D. Protecting Albina’s heritage as home E. Protecting and planting trees in the to early industrial workers. These are public right-of-way. These trees are part worker cottages in the King Neighbor- of a linear landscaped median on Ain- hood. sworth Street.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Albina Community Plan Area by:

F. Respecting the influence streetcars G. Using architectural details that are had on the characteristics of the early found in the surrounding buildings. development of Albina. This building at This house has many details common the corner of Mississippi and Shaver is a in Albina: porch with large columns, pedestrian-oriented streetcar era com- cast stone foundation, and decorative mercial building. brackets.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Albina Community Plan Area by:

H. Using Albina’s historic apartment buildings as prototypes for new multi- dwelling buildings. These apartments in Irvington share a common main en- trance. Albina also has many courtyard apartments.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Outer Southeast Community Plan Area by:

A. Enhancing character and interest B. Continuing the alignment of the roof through the use of architectural details ridge parallel to the street in areas, such found in surrounding buildings. Outer as this, where it is the predominant roof Southeast is a mixture of housing styles form. ranging from farm houses and bunga- lows to more recent ranch style infill housing. In many areas it is common to see small dormers and bay windows like these.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Outer Southeast Community Plan Area by:

C. Protecting and enhancing views to D. Respecting the influence streetcars buttes, water bodies, and surrounding had on the early development in Outer mountains. Mt. Tabor can be seen at the Southeast. These pedestrian-oriented intersection of S.E. 122nd and Division. commercial buildings were built when streetcars ran along S.E. Foster Road.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Outer Southeast Community Plan Area by:

E. Designing new development to be F. Protecting and planting trees in the more pedestrian-oriented. The renova- public right-of-way. These mature street tion of the Standard Appliance building trees are located off S.E. 82nd Avenue. on S.E. 82nd Avenue has a prominent main entrance with connections to the sidewalk and a surrounding arcade that protects and directs pedestrians to the main entrance.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Outer Southeast Community Plan Area by:

G. Protecting and planting groupings H. Preserving and planting large trees of Douglas Fir and other conifers and to visually break up and screen large tall trees to help preserve the memory parking lots. Trees soften and add inter- of the forest and enhance this special est to the parking lot at Portland Com- characteristic of Outer Southeast. This munity College Southeast Center on grouping of firs can be seen from the S.E. 82nd Avenue. distance and gives interest and depth to the landscape.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Southwest Community Plan Area by:

A. Respecting the topography of the B. Continuing the informal, largely C. Keeping streams above ground and hills and ravines of Southwest. This native vegetation that is essential to not in culverts. It is critical to the viabil- pedestrian path follows the steep con- the structural integrity of the hills and ity of the stream corridors to preserve tours of the land and provides useful ravines. This picture shows how mani- the surrounding vegetation. pedestrian connections through the cured landscaped yards can success- neighborhood. fully transition into native vegetation.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Southwest Community Plan Area by:

D. Considering how rooftops will look E. Taking advantage of views to down- from above and minimizing the impact town, water bodies, and the surround- new development will have on the ing mountains. views of existing properties. The design of this infill house preserved the view from the top floor of the neighboring house.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Southwest Community Plan Area by:

F. Connecting buildings to the ground G. Enhancing character and interest H. Enhancing the desired character of on sloping sites sensitively with consid- through the use of architectural de- commercial areas. In Multnomah Village, eration of neighboring buildings, solar tails found in surrounding buildings. new development should respect the access, and environmental impacts. This Southwest is a mixture of housing styles historic characteristics of the buildings. building is designed to fit this sloping ranging from older farm houses and site without great impact on the neigh- bungalows to more recent post-World boring properties. War II housing. These new rowhouses in Multnomah incorporate elements common in surrounding houses: cov- ered entries, horizontal siding, and vertical windows.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Hollywood and Sandy Plan Area by:

A. Promoting the Hollywood and Sandy ground level—beyond the require- NE Sandy Boulevard has large glazed Plan’s vision for a bright lights area ments of the base zone standards—to arched windows with a row of lights along Sandy Boulevard from NE 39th to allow internal light to illuminate the highlighting them. Refer to Appendix 43rd Avenues. Property owners are en- sidewalks. Providing accent lighting or G in the Hollywood and Sandy Plan for couraged to provide storefront facades decorative wall mounted lighting that more examples of accent lighting tech- that create a well-lit and festive pedes- highlights the architectural features of niques. trian environment. This can be done buildings and/or building profiles also by providing large transparent glazed improves the pedestrian environment. areas, or lighted display windows at The Oregon State Bank Building at 4200

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Hollywood and Sandy Plan Area by:

B. Ensuring that structures along the are designed to orient entrances and C. Respecting the character of the Enhanced Pedestrian Streets (Sandy fronts to Sandy Boulevard. An example Hollywood Theatre and emphasizing Boulevard between NE 37th and 47th of a building that orients its retail base, it as a neighborhood focal point. The Avenues, and NE 42nd Avenue from the with large window openings and trans- Hollywood Theatre, a National Historic Hollywood Transit Center to Tillamook parent glazing, and front entrances Landmark, is the centerpiece of the Street) contribute to the desired char- facing Sandy Boulevard is the Cascade neighborhood and new development acter envisioned in the Hollywood and Music-Kelley Building (4160 NE Sandy should respect its history and architec- Sandy Plan. This can be done through Boulevard). tural character. use of architectural details and materi- als found in surrounding buildings. Hollywood has buildings with a mix of architectural styles ranging from the streetcar era commercial building to art deco and Mediterranean styles. Common architectural details include distinct cornices, pilasters, arched (seg- mented or rounded) window heads, arched entryways, distinct belt courses, low-pitched hipped or gable roofs, and modest parapet walls. The predominant materials used in the area include con- crete, stucco or stucco-like siding, brick exterior with decorative brick tiles and brickwork. Most streetcar era buildings

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Northwest District Plan by:

A. Continuing the area’s established pat- B. Integrating large retail into the C. Maintaining and re-establishing tern of partial block building massing. district’s fine-grain mix and pattern of the area’s historic street grid. Where Street frontages of large projects should uses by including spaces suitable for superblocks exist, locate public and/or be divided into building volumes or small tenants on project street frontages private rights-of-way, connections, and distinct wall planes that are no wider or by incorporating a mix of uses, such open space in a manner that reflects the than 50 to 100 feet, through means such as upper-floor residences. historic block pattern. as: separate structures, courtyards, set- back variation, vertical projections, or recessed areas.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Northwest District Plan by:

D. Orienting the primary entrances, E. Along main streets and the streetcar lobbies, and activity areas of multi- alignment, incorporating design ele- block developments and campuses to ments that contribute to a vibrant and the surrounding neighborhood, instead pedestrian-oriented streetscape. Devel- of to interior streets. opment along these streets should in- clude elements such as: large storefront windows, awnings, outdoor space for dining and other activities, and building frontage and setbacks seamlessly inte- grated with the public realm.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Northwest District Plan by:

F. Along streets where residential uses G. Respecting the historic industrial H. Preserving or adaptively reusing predominate, utilizing design ele- character of the Upshur Street Ware- structures that are remnants of the ments that acknowledge established house District (centered around NW historically working class Slabtown characteristics that serve to distinguish Upshur and NW Thurman Streets, neighborhood, located in northern por- residential streets from the more in- between NW 15th and NW 20th Av- tions of the Northwest District. tensely hardscaped main streets and enues). This area is characterized by streetcar alignment. Design elements early twentieth-century masonry ware- that characterize the residential side house buildings, often featuring load- streets include: landscaped setbacks; ing docks and canopies, and whose courtyards; front windows placed to boxy massing is relieved by generous preserve residential privacy; and façade fenestration. articulation created by elements such as porches and other entrance treatments, bay windows, balconies, and vertically- divided building volumes.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the St. Johns/Lombard Plan District by:

A. In residential areas: Incorporating architectural features. Desired site B. Along commercial streets: Incor- desired architectural and site develop- features include landscaped setbacks, porating desired architectural and site ment features to complement, rather concrete or stone retaining walls, and development features to complement, than imitate, existing historic buildings. detached garages built into the slope at rather than imitate, existing historic The houses pictured illustrate desired the property line. buildings. The existing storefronts illus- trate some of the desired characteristics. Other desired site features include out- door space for dining and other activi- ties, and building frontage and setbacks integrated with the public realm.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the St. Johns/Lombard Plan District by:

C. In residential areas: Dedicating a D. Considering privacy when design- E. Incorporating into or adjacent to the generous amount of site area to land- ing side and rear facades for residential right-of-way historical or artistic ele- scaping, and using species native to the buildings through use of textured glass, ments that add richness and meaning to area. Landscaping around this apart- proper window location, and consider- the area. ment building softens the impact of the ation of interface between adjacent de- blank façade. A Pacific Madrone tree velopment and proposed interior uses. within unimproved right-of-way, once a Window area should not be reduced to common tree along bluffs on the penin- gain privacy. sula, adds visual interest and is an asset to the Hillside neighborhood.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the St. Johns/Lombard Plan District by:

F. Maintaining and reestablishing the G. Respecting the historic industrial of these structures may be relieved by area’s historic street grid. Where su- character and public assets of the Wil- generous fenestration in new construc- perblocks exist, locate public and/or lamette riverfront. The area’s prime tion and adaptive reuse situations. private rights-of-way, connections, and industrial buildings incorporate durable open space in a manner that reflects the exterior finishing materials such as historic block pattern. metal and concrete. The boxy massing

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This guideline may be accomplished in the 122nd Avenue Station Area of the Outer Southeast Community Plan area by:

A. Incorporating desired architectural C. Incorporating well-landscaped areas F. Incorporating stormwater manage- and site design features, and using on sites that are in residential use, or in ment features in required landscape high-quality materials to create a se- developments that use exterior display, areas. ries of quality and permanence in new exterior storage, parking, or vehicle development and additions to existing areas. G. Considering the siting, design, and development. details of residential buildings: develop D. Using species native to the area in effective transitions and relationships B. Incorporating quality, durable ma- landscaping themes and by preserving between structures through window terials in exterior display areas along large Douglas Fir trees. location and consideration of interface street frontages, and differentiating between adjacent development and pro- exterior display areas from exterior E. Enhancing exterior display areas posed interior uses. storage and vehicle areas. Changes in with integrated landscape plantings elevation may be used to differentiate and trees. H. Improving connectivity in the area: display areas in front of buildings and locate buildings, public and/or private add interest. rights-of-way, and connections in a manner that reflects the adopted street plan for the area.

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The following photographs and illustrations provide examples of how particular desired site and building design features may be accomplished in the 122nd Avenue Station Area.

Landscaping of Parking, Display and on the right features a dense planting Using landscaped and vegetated areas Storage Areas Adjacent to Streets scheme and a mix of ground covers, for on-site stormwater management is The two photographs below show ex- shrubs, and trees. This type of land- an efficient way to manage stormwa- amples of perimeter landscaping adja- scaping, in conjunction with a wider ter. It can often cost less to infiltrate cent to exterior display areas and park- sidewalk featuring street trees, forms stormwater into the ground rather than ing. The example on the left features a green edge and sense of safety and construct a piped system. The photo- a large landscaped setback with large enclosure for pedestrians. graph below, and across the page, show trees at frequent spacing. The example

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examples of how stormwater manage- On-Site Landscaping incorporated into a site’s landscaping to ment functions may be incorporated The two photographs below show manage stormwater. Trees are benefi- into small on-site landscaped areas near examples of on-site landscaping that cial for both aesthetics and stormwater sidewalks and parking areas. includes trees and also manages storm- management, and also reduce the “heat water effectively. Simple techniques, island effect” of large paved areas. such as a vegetated swale, can be

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The following photographs and illustrations provide examples of how particular desired site and building design features may be accomplished in the 122nd Avenue Station Area.

Display Area Design The photograph below left shows an example of a scored concrete paving technique, ornamental structure, and landscaping that could be utilized in an exterior display area. The example be- low right shows how integrated display features such as a decorative pedestal and decorative fence create interest and a sense of protection for the pedestrian.

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The following photographs and illustrations provide examples of how particular desired site and building design features may be accomplished in the 122nd Avenue Station Area.

The photographs and diagram be- The photos below show additional ex- low and at right show examples of amples of how an exterior display area how exterior display areas in front of may be provided in front of a building. a building may be accomplished and The top photo features a type of arcade. how landscaping may be integrated The bottom photo features an awning or into these areas. The examples also canopy in front of the building. show how generous display windows in buildings can enhance the pedestrian environment and create interest.

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The following photographs and illustrations provide examples of how particular desired site and building design features may be accomplished in the 122nd Avenue Station Area.

Pedestrian Realm As shown in the photos below, com- The photos below show additional ex- mercial and mixed-use developments amples of how generous display win- without exterior display and storage dows in buildings can add interest and should be built near the sidewalk and enhance the pedestrian environment for should include pedestrian-oriented uses that may feature exterior display features such as awnings, seating areas, areas. and generous ground floor windows.

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The following photographs and illustrations provide examples of how particular desired site and building design features may be accomplished in the 122nd Avenue Station Area.

Main Entry ample would also work effectively in a These photos show examples of well- corner location. The photo below shows defined pedestrian entries. The image a pedestrian-oriented entry into an auto below shows how a building that is dealership in a new building designed not located at a corner may orient an for multiple uses. In the lower right entrance to provide access from the examples, signage and architectural ele- sidewalk and parking areas. This ex- ments help define the entry.

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The following photographs and illustrations provide examples of how particular desired site and building design features may be accomplished in the 122nd Avenue Station Area.

Medium-Density Residential surface parking areas may be hidden Development from street view. The example below These photographs all show use of shows generous landscaped areas with durable materials such as wood or ce- building details that add character to ment-fiber siding, decorative trim, and the development. The example on bot- on-site landscaping that are appropri- tom right shows use of quality materi- ate for development in the residential als such as wood, concrete, and glass in zones. The example at left shows how a more modern style structure.

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The following photographs and illustrations provide examples of how particular desired site and building design features may be accomplished in the 122nd Avenue Station Area.

High-Density Residential The diagram below shows transition The photographs below show building from higher density to lower intensity mass, the use of durable materials such and smaller buildings. as metal, brick, and wood, and on-site parking solutions (tuck-under and po- dium) that are appropriate for develop- ment in the RH zone.

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The following photographs and illustrations provide examples of how particular desired site and building design features may be accomplished in the 122nd Avenue Station Area.

On-site Open Areas Residential Development on Landscaping and open/green space is an Busy Streets important feature in residential devel- Livability is a key factor in multi-dwelling opment. The photo and diagram below and mixed-use developments. The photo show an approach to on-site open space. and diagram below show an example of The buildings form a courtyard protect- how ground floor residential units may ing the open space from traffic, which achieve a greater sense of privacy by el- creates a safe open space for residents evating units above sidewalk grade, using that is buffered from street noise. landscaping, and by increasing the front yard building setback.

44 Community Design Guidelines Plan Area Character

This guideline may be accomplished in the North Interstate Corridor Plan Area by:

A. Strengthening the character of the local vicinity, with active ground floor More detailed information on the six individual station areas. The North uses facing the platforms. Every sta- specific station areas, as well as station Interstate Corridor features six light tion area, except Overlook, is located area concept diagrams, can be found in rail station areas, at Kenton, Lombard, at a crossroads with a unique east-west Appendix M of this report. Rosa Parks, Killingsworth, Prescott and corridor that emphasizes a commercial, Overlook. In general, each station area cultural, residential or institutional (or is envisioned to have the highest den- some combination) character that can be sity and most visible development in its strengthened with new development.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the North Interstate Corridor Plan Area by:

B. Strengthening the character of tion in scale and articulation to adjacent from smaller structures to courtyard culturally significant buildings and older, significant structures. Where apartments to mixed-use, multi-story structures along the corridor. Older practical, the adaptive reuse of signifi- buildings. Respecting and reinterpret- buildings along the corridor, such as cant buildings (and/or structures) in new ing the patterns of earlier significant the Kaiser Town Hall, are often smaller development maintains the building’s development—sometimes including buildings with high levels of architec- presence and character along the corri- architectural detailing—builds stronger tural detail and façade articulation. dor. Culturally significant buildings take relationships between new development Larger new development should transi- many forms along the corridor, ranging and the rich existing fabric.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the North Interstate Corridor Plan Area by:

C. Enhancing gateway and focal point special opportunity for a highly-visible state Avenue. The focal point near Inter- locations with new development. At signature building. The focal point at state’s northern bend at Kilpatrick offers the Overlook gateway, the new devel- the southern edge of the Prescott station a similar opportunity for a signature opment should work to build stronger area offers another opportunity for a work of “wayfinding” architecture that connections between Overlook Park, the signature work of architecture —per- would focus views along Interstate. New station platform and the Kaiser campus. haps paired with improvements within development at the Kenton gateway A development parcel at the northeast the right-of-way—that can focus views should emphasize the historic commer- corner of Overlook Park presents a at one of the distinctive bends in Inter- cial character of the Kenton station area.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the North Interstate Corridor Plan Area by:

D. Integrating existing mature trees. Ma- of the larger mature trees also serve as designs, both on private property as well ture trees provide many benefits: they wayfinding markers, offering visual cues as in planting strips within the public create shade, accomplish some storm- through the landscape. Where practical, right of way. water management functions, and offer new development should incorporate relief from the built environment. Many existing mature trees in site and building

48 Community Design Guidelines Plan Area Character

This guideline may be accomplished in the North Interstate Corridor Plan Area by:

E. In Neighborhood East, strengthening rating green landscaped setbacks with street. Similarly, locating parking areas the residential character along Montana new development will contribute to the behind the development or below-grade Avenue. As Interstate is envisioned to be residential character of the street. Ori- and capitalizing on the presence of alleys the public focus of commercial and retail enting building lobbies, main entrances or other service streets for building load- activity, N. Montana Avenue is expected and/or other shared building spaces ing and access will increase the amount to have a quieter, locally oriented and toward Montana will reinforce its role of “front-of-house” character facing primarily residential character. Incorpo- as Neighborhood East’s residential main Montana.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the North Interstate Corridor Plan Area by:

F. In Neighborhood East, creating a nity for access to parking areas, building special developed edge along the Inter- loading, other service functions, and/or state 5 Freeway. Orienting larger and/ stormwater management facilities. New or taller buildings toward the freeway development adjacent to the two existing would allow these developments to take pedestrian bridges across the freeway, at advantage of views created by the free- Bryant and Failing Streets, should orient way’s open space while creating a buf- primary building volumes, spaces, and fer for nearby residences and buildings. windows to the bridge access points, en- Minnesota Avenue exists sporadically hance night lighting of the bridge access along the western edge of the freeway/ points, and improve public wayfinding sound wall, and offers a unique opportu- to the bridge crossing locations.

50 Community Design Guidelines Plan Area Character

This guideline may be accomplished in the North Interstate Corridor Plan Area by:

G. In Neighborhood West, developing to the east, stepping down to smaller sensitive transitions to the existing lower volumes and forms along the western density residential communities. New edge. Locating parking areas behind the development in Neighborhood West development, or below-grade, increases should respect and respond to architec- the amount of primary building façade tural and building patterns of the exist- that faces the street, consistent with ing established context of structures, existing development patterns. In addi- including predominant use, scale, set- tion, creating green landscaped setbacks backs, façade proportions, and detailing, along Concord Avenue will strengthen among many others. To reflect Interstate its character as a quieter, pedestrian/ Avenue’s significance, larger building bicycle-oriented street. volumes and forms should be oriented

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This guideline may be accomplished in the North Interstate Corridor Plan Area by:

H. Strengthening the cultural consider the integration of new and significance of Interstate Avenue’s iconic distinctive neon-type signage and/or neon signs. The collection of neon signs lighting that complements the corridor’s along Interstate Avenue contributes to context of existing signs and lighting. the corridor’s unique mid-20th century More detailed information on the best character. Retaining and reusing existing examples of mid-20th century signs freestanding neon signs either on site, along Interstate Avenue can be found in or on another acceptable site that fronts Appendix M of this report. Interstate Avenue maintains the signs’ special presence on the street and the vibrant and colorful sparkle they offer at nighttime. New development should

52 Community Design Guidelines Historic and Conservation Districts

This guideline may be accomplished in Background the Eliot Conservation District by:

Within the community planning areas A. Incorporating architectural details there are two historic districts: Ladd’s of the surrounding historic build- Addition and King’s Hill, and eight ings. These houses have many details conservation districts: Eliot, Irvington, common in Eliot: porches with large Kenton, Lair Hill, Mississippi Avenue, columns, decorative brackets, vertical Piedmont, Russell Street, and Wood- windows, and roof dormers. lawn. These areas are recognized for their historical and cultural significance. New development in these areas should protect the integrity of individual his- toric resources and reinforce the historic character that defines the district. New development near districts should rein- force the historic character of the area.

Guideline P2: Enhance the identity of historic and conservation districts by incorporating site and building design features that reinforce the area’s historic significance. For more information, see Appendix C: Near historic and conservation districts, use such Maps of Albina Community Conservation features to reinforce and complement the historic Districts, and Appendix D: Albina Com- munity Conservation District Background areas. Statements.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Eliot Conservation District by:

B. Taking advantage of views to points C. Preserving small corner churches. of interest in the district such as neigh- Here is one of the collection of churches borhood churches. This is a view of Im- that reflect the different immigrant maculate Heart Catholic Church, built groups that settled in Eliot at the turn of in 1890, from Dawson Park. the century.

54 Community Design Guidelines Historic and Conservation Districts

This guideline may be accomplished in the Eliot Conservation District by:

D. Respecting the influence streetcars had on the characteristics of early com- mercial development in Eliot. This building was built along the Union Avenue (Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.) streetcar line and was originally a bank.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Russell Street Conservation District by:

A. Rehabilitating buildings with atten- B. Continuing the pattern of building tion to restoring and enhancing historic placement along the street. This per- features. As part of the recent renova- spective looking west down Russell tion of the Mississippi Court Apart- Street shows how the buildings have ments, the courtyard was brought closer very little setback from the sidewalk. to its original design.

56 Community Design Guidelines Historic and Conservation Districts

This guideline may be accomplished in the Russell Street Conservation District by:

C. Making exterior alterations that are D. Enhancing the district with new compatible with the historic character- development that reflects the historic istics of existing buildings. The recent qualities of buildings in the district. The renovations to the McKay Brothers new Widmer Brewing Company build- Block respected the integrity of the his- ing reinforces the historic characteristics toric building. of Russell Street by using red brick, having arched window openings, and being placed close to the street.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Woodlawn Conservation District by:

A. Rehabilitating buildings with atten- B. Taking advantage of the views that tion to restoring and enhancing their result from the unique diagonal street historic features. Any exterior altera- pattern. This is a view looking across tions to these commercial buildings one of the diagonal streets to the Wood- at the heart of the Woodlawn District lawn commercial buildings. should strive to restore their architec- tural integrity.

58 Community Design Guidelines Historic and Conservation Districts

This guideline may be accomplished in the Woodlawn Conservation District by:

C. Preserving buildings that have cul- D. Incorporating architectural details of tural significance such as schools and the surrounding buildings. This house churches. The Woodlawn Methodist- has many details common in Wood- Episcopalian Church, built in 1891, is a lawn: porches with large columns, large neighborhood landmark. vertical windows, and roof dormers.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Irvington Conservation District by:

A. Incorporating architectural details B. Ensuring that exterior alterations to of the surrounding historic buildings. historic buildings protect and enhance This new house has many details com- the significant historic features of the mon in Irvington: decorative brackets, resource. exposed rafters, porch with ornamental columns, multi-paned windows, and a roof dormer.

60 Community Design Guidelines Historic and Conservation Districts

This guideline may be accomplished in the Irvington Conservation District by:

C. Protecting and planting trees in the D. Protecting landmark buildings in public right-of-way. Irvington has many the district. Irvington has many large mature street trees that contribute to the historic buildings, such as this house on historic character of the district. 15th and Schuyler that, because of their size and grandeur, make a significant contribution to the historic character of the district.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Piedmont Conservation District by:

A. Ensuring that alterations to historic B. Incorporating architectural details resources protect and enhance the sig- of the surrounding historic buildings. nificance historic features of the re- This house has many details common in source. Any changes in Peninsula Park Piedmont: extra wide eaves, decorative must respect the integrity of the historic brackets, cast stone foundations and open space. railings, and a front porch with orna- mental columns.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Piedmont Conservation District by

C. Continuing the historic pattern of D. Respecting the influence streetcars street trees. Street trees were planted had on the characteristics of early de- with the original development. Protect velopment in Piedmont. The Holman the mature trees and plant new street Garden Apartments were built along trees in places where the pattern is in- the Union Avenue (Martin Luther King, complete. Jr. Blvd.) streetcar line. There was also a streetcar line along Killingsworth Street in the Piedmont District.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Kenton Conservation District by:

A. Protecting the integrity of resources B. Incorporating cast stone in new de- that have association with the Swift velopment. In the Kenton District cast Meat Packing Company and the com- stone is used frequently in all types of pany town of Kenton. The Kenton Hotel buildings. This house on Denver Av- on Denver Avenue was built to serve enue illustrates the use of cast stone as Eastern Oregon ranchers bringing their an accent material. cattle to the stockyards.

64 Community Design Guidelines Historic and Conservation Districts

This guideline may be accomplished in the Kenton Conservation District by:

C. Protecting the integrity of the stock- D. Protecting cultural or architectural yard workers’ cottages. These are good resources built after the original period examples of the houses the Swift Meat of development. The statue of Paul Packing Company built for their Bunyan at Interstate and Denver Av- workers. enue was erected as a signpost pointing towards the 1959 Oregon Centennial Exposition held in Delta Park.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Mississippi Avenue Conservation District by:

A. Respecting the characteristics of the B. Ensuring that exterior alterations to historic buildings that were built along historic buildings protect and enhance the Mississippi and Shaver streetcar the significant historic features of the re- lines. The new building on the corner source. Any changes to the John Palmer complements the remaining streetcar- House must respect the integrity of the era commercial buildings by its place- historic building. ment close to the street and the use of red brick.

66 Community Design Guidelines Historic and Conservation Districts

This guideline may be accomplished in the Mississippi Avenue Conservation District by:

C. Incorporating architectural details D. Preserving buildings that have cul- of the surrounding buildings. The two tural significance such as schools and new houses on the left blend into the churches. The Pilgrim Congregational neighborhood because they have front Church on the corner of Missouri and porches, horizontal siding, and vertical Shaver is a neighborhood landmark. windows.

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This guideline may be accomplished in the Lair Hill Conservation District by:

A. Incorporating architectural details of B. Respecting the size and scale of the the surrounding buildings. These hous- historic development. Lair Hill’s historic es have many details common in Lair buildings are between one and two- Hill: decorative brackets and cornices, and-one-half stories and are built on the exposed rafters, front porch with orna- original grid pattern that created build- mental columns, bay windows, and roof ings 50, 35 or 25 feet wide. pitches between 6/12 and 12/12.

68 Community Design Guidelines Historic and Conservation Districts

This guideline may be accomplished in the Lair Hill Conservation District by:

C. Using windows and exterior finish D. Preserving significant nonresidential materials that blend with the historic buildings. The Neighborhood house, buildings. Historic windows are gener- built in 1910, is a neighborhood land- ally wood sash with clear or stained mark. This building has a distinct cor- glass and trim that is at least 5 1/2’ wide nice—a common feature of flat-roofed and no pane of glass is larger than 30” buildings in Lair Hill. wide by 84” high. Exterior finishes are generally horizontal wood siding, brick, or stucco.

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Gateways

Background This guideline may be accomplished by:

Throughout the city there are points of A. Using a gate across the street. The entry to distinct residential, commer- new Chinatown/Japantown gate is the cial, and historic areas. These gateways city’s most ornate and literal use of a can be welcoming, express community gate to create entry into a special area. identity, and display civic pride. Gate- ways can be created through the place- ment of buildings, landscaping, arches, artwork, changes in topography or a combination of these elements. Many community and neighborhood plan vision or urban design maps identify where gateways are or should be devel- oped.

Guideline P3: Develop or strengthen the transitional role of gateways identified in adopted community and neighborhood plans.

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B. Placing a gateway over pedestrian C. Using landscape features, such as paths. The Laurelhurst gates on both planters, large trees, shrubs, flowers, re- sides of the street create a special en- taining walls, and special paving mate- try for people walking as well as those rials. These large trees create a gateway driving. into the neighborhood. (Amsterdam, Holland)

72 Community Design Guidelines Gateways

D. Placing art or sculpture in a manner that enhances the sense of entry and exit. This brick entry monument creates a sense of entry. (Boulder, Colorado)

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These guidelines establish that Stopping places along sidewalks Portland is a city for pedestrians and paths allow people to rest as well as cars, transit, and and socialize. The potential bicycles. for interaction increases where intersections are unified spaces Creating a network of sidewalks that encourage activities and and other paths for pedestrians buildings reinforce the street edge. helps to implement numerous city The first level of a building has and regional goals that call for a great impact on the pedestrian providing a pedestrian network environment: buildings should and reducing reliance on the be designed to integrate with automobile. A pedestrian network activities on the sidewalk level, also provides opportunities for provide architectural details of interaction and activity, which interest to the pedestrian, and results in a safer and more protect the pedestrian from wind, interesting place. rain, and the hot sun. Community Design Guidelines 75

The Pedestrian Network

Background This guideline may be accomplished by:

The pedestrian network is the system A. Providing safe, attractive, and con- of private and public ways that pedes- venient pedestrian connections and trians use to move through the outdoor transitions from sidewalks to building environment. These routes should take entrances. people efficiently and comfortably from one destination point to another. They should be safe from moving vehicles and enjoyable to walk along. The pedes- trian paths should be designed to safely accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.

Guideline E1: Create an efficient, pleasant, and safe network of sidewalks and paths for pedestrians that links destination points and nearby residential areas while visually and physically buffering pedestrians from vehicle areas.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

B. Constructing pedestrian paths in C. Developing pedestrian connections D. Providing space for the different campus developments that connect open in areas with constrained topography. activities that take place along sidewalks spaces with major building entrances It is particularly important to connect and walkways. There is plenty of room and other destination points. residential areas to commercial areas and for outdoor dining and other activities to transit service. occur on this sidewalk.

78 Community Design Guidelines The Pedestrian Network

This guideline may be accomplished by:

E. Using a variety of paving textures F. Planting parking strips with shrubs G. Placing landscape features and street and patterns to separate motor vehicles, and trees. This sidewalk is buffered from furniture between pedestrians and mov- pedestrians, and bicycles. (Amsterdam, the street by plantings in the parking ing vehicles. Holland) strip.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

H. Installing bollards along pedestrian paths and streets to protect pedestrians from moving vehicles.

80 Community Design Guidelines Stopping Places

Background This guideline may be accomplished by:

A successful pedestrian network not A. Providing outdoor seating adjacent only moves people through the outdoor to restaurants and near takeout food environment but also provides places places and sidewalk vendors. (Paris, for pedestrians to stop along the path France) to rest and socialize. More interaction and activity on the streets results in interesting and safer places. Features along sidewalks, such as display win- dows, entry lobbies, kiosks, public art, and cafes, contribute to safe, attractive, and successful pedestrian environments.

Guideline E2: New large scale projects should provide comfortable places along pedestrian circulation routes where people may stop, visit, meet, and rest.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

B. Incorporating seating opportunities C. Incorporating seating opportunities D. Providing informal seating oppor- in the design of planters located along in the design of planters and walls. tunities along pedestrian paths. Along pedestrian paths. the riverfront walk of McCormick Pier Apartments, there are small areas of seating that provide views of the Wil- lamette River.

82 Community Design Guidelines Stopping Places

This guideline may be accomplished by:

E. Providing benches that are durable F. Providing seating near kiosks and G. Providing seating opportunities and impart a sense of permanence. (Eu- other points of interest along pedestrian along pedestrian paths. (Boulder, Colo- gene, Oregon) paths. (Boulder, Colorado) rado)

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

H. Providing informal seating in areas with topographical changes. These steps accommodate a grade change and provide seating with southern exposure along a busy pedestrian route. (Wash- ington, D.C.)

84 Community Design Guidelines The Sidewalk Level of Buildings

Background This guideline may be accomplished by:

The design of buildings and their rela- A. Differentiating between the build- tionship to pedestrian space is key to ing facade at the sidewalk level and achieving a successful pedestrian net- the floors above in nonresidential and work. The sidewalk level of a building mixed-use developments. This ac- is the one most directly experienced by knowledges the varying uses in a build- pedestrians. Consequently, the building ing and allows treatment of the ground should be designed to enhance this ex- floor that is more scaled to pedestrians. perience by incorporating windows, in- teresting details, and other architectural elements. Building walls, columns, and trees can be used to create a sense of enclosure. Awnings over entrances and windows define the space and make it more intimate and inviting.

Guideline E3: Create a sense of enclosure and visual interest to buildings along sidewalks and pedestrian areas by incorporating small scale building design features, creating effective gathering places, and differentiating street level facades.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

B. Incorporating interesting details in C. Placing building walls, columns, residential buildings. These attached and trees to create a sense of enclosure houses with porches and large street- within the pedestrian path. This com- facing windows contribute to the activ- mercial area also has porches and balco- ity of the street. (Lake Oswego, Oregon) nies adjacent to the sidewalk.

86 Community Design Guidelines The Sidewalk Level of Buildings

This guideline may be accomplished by:

D. Locating active indoor uses in areas E. Placing display windows along with ground floor windows adjacent to pedestrian paths. These large display sidewalks and public places. Provide windows invite pedestrians to win- awnings at building entrances and over dow shop as the walk along this street. sidewalks adjacent to storefront win- (Paris, France) dows.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

F. Incorporating interesting displays G. Incorporating interesting building that are visible from the pedestrian details and art features on the sidewalk path. These fruit and vegetable stands level of buildings. This metal sculpture add interest to the sidewalk. is visible from the adjacent pedestrian path.

88 Community Design Guidelines Corners that Build Active Intersections

Background This guideline may be accomplished by:

Pedestrian paths cross at intersections A. Providing access to the interior of the where options for travel routes increase building at the corner. and views open down the streets. The design of the intersection, the orienta- tion and placement of buildings, and the treatment of building corners can strengthen an intersection and contain and support increased activity. Side- walk and street treatments, as well as street furnishings, also contribute to the success of the space.

Guideline E4: Create intersections that are active, unified, and have a clear identity through careful scaling detail and location of buildings, outdoor areas and entrances.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

B. Reinforcing the intersection by plac- C. Locating parking to the side or rear ing the highest or most interesting por- of the site and bring the building up tion of the building near the corner. to the corner. Parking lots on corners weaken the structure of the intersection.

90 Community Design Guidelines Corners That Build Active Intersections

This guideline may be accomplished by:

D. Connecting the corners of an inter- E. Extending curbs to shorten the dis- section with special paving material. tance across the street and create a (Boulder, Colorado) larger sidewalk area.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

F. Creating spaces that promote side- G. Providing seating, newspaper walk activities, such as small corner stands, and other amenities near the plazas oriented to receive maximum corner. sunlight with places to sit and room for kiosks and street vendors. (Pasadena, California)

92 Community Design Guidelines Light, Wind, and Rain

Background This guideline may be accomplished by:

Successful pedestrian networks should A. Providing weather protection for reduce the adverse effects of the sun, pedestrians at building entrances and shadow, glare, reflections, wind, and over pedestrian paths such as arcades, rain. Pedestrians will more likely use awnings, canopies, porches, and over- and be comfortable in public spaces hangs. where they can be protected from these elements.

Guideline E5: Enhance the comfort of pedestrians by locating and designing buildings and outdoor areas to control the adverse effects of sun, shadow, glare, reflection, wind, and rain.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

B. Planting large trees along and near pedestrian paths to provide shade and reduce wind and rain. (Vancouver, Brit- ish Columbia)

94 Community Design Guidelines Light, Wind, and Rain

This guideline may be accomplished by:

C. Using exterior materials that pre- D. Designing paths that protect pedes- vent glare. These painted storage tanks trians while still allowing light to reach eliminate the glare associated with large covered areas. The covered pedestrian metal tanks. paths in the Gateway Mall are light and spacious.

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Project Design Guidelines

These guidelines assure that each functional and aesthetically pleas- development is sensitive to both ing environment that provides for the area’s urban design frame- efficient, safe, and pleasant move- work and the users of the city. ment of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. The guidelines of The entire site should be well- this section encourage quality de- designed: the placement of build- velopment that functions well and ings, outdoor areas and landscape enhances the surrounding area. features, main entrances, parking, and walkways should create a

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Outdoor Areas

Background

Project design is improved by thought- a community. When developing these ful placement of buildings to maxi- outdoor areas it is important that they mize usable outdoor areas. These areas are accessible, inviting, and receive ad- should be accessible, pleasant, and safe. equate sunlight. Some large sites will be In residential areas front and backyard developed as a separate campus and the areas can be an extension of the living structures on the site should be placed area by making them visible and easily to define distinct outdoor areas. The accessible from inside. campus pedestrian system should link major building entrances with the sur- In nonresidential developments, public rounding neighborhood and points of and private squares, plazas, parks, and interest on the campus, such as plazas, open spaces are significant amenities for views, and water bodies.

Guideline D1: When sites are not fully built on, place buildings to create sizable, usable outdoor areas. Design these areas to be accessible, pleasant, and safe. Connect outdoor areas to the circulation system used by pedestrians.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

A. Providing seating near active areas. B. Incorporating landscaping that This seating area is in the heart of a enhances the user’s experience, such multi-level commercial mall with visual as shade trees, blooming flowers, and access to upper stories. (Eugene, interesting fall color. This outdoor area Oregon) has a variety of plantings.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

C. Orienting outdoor areas to take D. Grouping structures in campus de- advantage of sun and views. This plaza velopments to define distinct exterior offers both shady and sunny seating as outdoor areas. well as views of the historic Portland City Hall.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

E. Providing a terrace, private garden, F. Providing common courtyards. These or balcony for each dwelling unit. This apartments are enhanced by the shared multi-dwelling building has second and courtyard that is accessible to all the third story balconies that tenants can tenants. use as outdoor areas.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

G. Creating usable outdoor areas for H. Using a variety of materials and tex- gardens and recreational activities. tures to define open spaces and create These attached dwellings are surround- interesting walking surfaces. ed by outdoor areas that have views to the river.

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Main Entrances

Background

Entrances often establish the charac- In residential areas porches are ideal ter for an entire building or complex. entries because they add interest and In successful project design the main detail to the front facade of buildings entrance should be visible and inviting and provide an outdoor area for people from the street. In pedestrian-friendly to use as an extension of their house. environments the best location for the Porches also allow people to interact front entry is directly off the street side- with their neighbors and watch the walk and clearly visible from the street. neighborhood for criminal activity. Entrances set back from the sidewalk should have a well demarcated walk- way leading to them.

Guideline D2: Make the main entrances to houses and buildings prominent, interesting, pedestrian accessible, and transit-oriented.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

A. Providing a front porch to shelter the B. Emphasizing the front entrance with front entrance and provide a transition an architectural element such as a por- from outdoor to indoor space. tico, trellis, or arch. A portico marks the entrance to this multi-dwelling complex and provides a sheltered place for seat- ing.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

C. Using elevation changes to make a D. Using architectural elements, mass- more prominent entrance. This apart- ing, and landscaping to accentuate the ment entrance is highly visible because front entry. it is set above the street.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

E. Providing a plaza or open area adja- F. Connecting the building’s main cent to the front entrance. These areas entrance to the sidewalk with a well-de- mark the entrance and allow activities fined pedestrian way. to happen in the transition area from outdoors to indoors.

108 Community Design Guidelines Main Entrances

This guideline may be accomplished by:

G. Orienting the main entrance toward H. Placing art or sculpture to frame the the corner to increase visibility and ac- main entrance. Chapman School’s en- cess. trance is framed by art.

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Landscape Features

Background

Landscape features include plants, as between bare branches. Plants may be well as paving materials, planters, walls used to control erosion, provide shade and other outdoor elements. Success- and privacy, and block wind. Landscap- ful project design incorporates these ing can screen undesirable views as features to reinforce site and building well as frame views or objects of inter- design and add human scale to the out- est. In median strips or along streets, door environment. landscaping softens the effects of traffic on the surrounding area and pedes- Plants have many positive uses in the trian ways. Plant materials can soften or outdoor environment. They can alter muffle sound and help clean the air by adverse microclimates, making the absorbing noxious gases, and acting as environment more pleasant. Decidu- receptors of dust and dirt particles. ous trees screen the hot sun in summer and in winter allow warm rays to pass

Guideline D3: Enhance site and building design through appropriate placement, scale, and variety of landscape features.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

A. Preserving existing trees and incor- B. Using plant materials to create tran- porating them into the project design. sitions between urban development and This new apartment complex preserved adjacent natural areas and open spaces. a mature street tree and planted addi- tional street trees.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

C. Protecting and planting street trees. D. Using plant materials along side- These trees provide shade, interest, and walks and walkways to define routes, enclose the street and sidewalks. buffer pedestrians from moving vehi- cles, create gateways, and provide inter- est, color, and texture. (San Francisco, California.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

E. Using plant materials to soften and F. Using a variety of plant materials in screen parking lots. There is both pe- areas visible to the public. This front rimeter and interior landscaping in this yard is highly visible located on a cor- parking lot. ner lot elevated above the street.

114 Community Design Guidelines Landscape Features

This guideline may be accomplished by:

G. Maintaining existing grades and us- H. Using plant materials to screen me- ing grading treatments that are compat- chanical equipment. Trees have been ible with neighboring properties such as planted to screen this electrical substa- rolled front contours at the edge of the tion on Belmont Street. lot.

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Parking Areas and Garages

Background

Vehicular access and parking areas Parking needs to be within reason- should not be the dominant visual able proximity of main entrances for element in any development. This can convenience and to allow for informal be done by not locating parking areas surveillance. Parking garages should in front of buildings or on corner lots complement adjacent buildings and where they are highly visible, limiting enhance the pedestrian environment. vehicular access across pedestrian paths and using landscaping to screen and visually break up large parking areas.

Guideline D4: Integrate parking in a manner that is attractive and complementary to the site and its surroundings. Locate parking in a manner that minimizes negative impacts on the community and its pedestrians. Design parking garage exteriors to visually respect and integrate with adjacent buildings and environment.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

A. Screening parking areas with land- B. Using broad-spreading trees in park- scaping, fences, walls or a combination. ing lots. Install an adequate irrigation Evergreen trees screen this parking lot system to minimize the damage to park- from adjacent streets and sidewalks. ing surface caused by shallow roots.

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C. Encouraging shared driveways to D. Providing a clear pedestrian path individual garages or parking pads. that connects parking areas with desti- With shared driveways to these at- nation points. tached houses, there is more space for landscaping and street trees along the sidewalk.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

E. Locating parking to the side or rear F. Using plant materials to break up so that the front yard is not dominated large areas of parking. The Gateway by the automobile and the resulting Mall parking lot has several islands of space allows people to participate with green that break up the continuous con- activities on the street. crete surface.

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G. Locating parking where it has the H. Screening indoor parking from pe- least amount of impact on an area. Park- destrians. Basement parking in the Stan- ing can be behind and to the side of the dard Dairy building is screened from building, such as in this new apartment the sidewalk with decorative ironwork complex on Fremont Street. and landscaping.

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Crime Prevention

Background play areas, and walkways need to be designed and located in a manner that Successful project design can reduce the considers safety. opportunity for crime. Design and site features that lower crime levels include The areas surrounding a building that giving residents surveillance opportu- are perceived by residents as outdoor nities by avoiding visual barriers such extensions of their dwellings should be as high fences, tall hedges, or a garage delineated. Residents should have di- in the front of the house, and strategi- rect visual and physical access to these cally placing windows, balconies, and areas. Entries that are directly accessible entries. Parking areas, entry areas, and visible from the street are the safest. outdoor private and shared spaces,

Guideline D5: Use site design and building orientation to reduce the likelihood of crime through the design and placement of windows, entries, active ground level uses, and outdoor areas.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

A. Providing a lighting system that B. Locating windows in active rooms includes pedestrian scale lights along and entrances to promote “eyes” on walkways, energy-efficient porch and streets, plazas, and other shared out- backyard lights that can be left on over door areas. time, and motion sensor lights that do not shine in rooms.

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C. Keeping front yard fences low and D. Orienting entrances to public streets transparent, and eliminating barriers to or to shared courtyards. Each of the visibility, such as high opaque fences, units in this building have its own en- hedges, or protruding attached garages. trance that face the street.

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Architectural Integrity

Background This guideline may be accomplished by:

Successful additions and exterior altera- A. Designing additions to be compatible tions respect the materials, scale, pro- in size, scale, materials, and color with portion, and architectural style of the the original building. The new shed roof original building. Although all eleva- dormer on this house complements the tions are important, the street-facing original roof lines and materials. elevations are the building’s most im- portant contribution to the character of the area. Modifications should have the least impact on the character-defining features that are visible from the street. Rehabilitation work should not destroy distinguishing qualities of the original character of a structure. All buildings should be recognized and valued as products of their time.

Guideline D6: Respect the original character of buildings when making modifications that affect the exterior. Make additions compatible in scale, color, details, material proportion, and character with the existing building.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

B. Enhancing the pedestrian environ- C. Reducing the impact skylights have ment when altering street facing eleva- on the front elevation by setting them tions. The renovation of these buildings flat on the roof, reducing their size and included adding an arcade, ground number, and locating them on the side floor display windows, and widening or back of buildings when possible. the adjacent sidewalk. (Eugene, Oregon)

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D. Integrating special features for the E. Using wall signs, window signs, physically challenged in a manner that canopy and projecting signs attached to is consistent with the building’s charac- the building in older commercial build- ter. ings and discouraging the use of free- standing signs, backlit signs, and plastic sign faces.

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F. Preserving original signs and incor- G. Retaining or restoring original ex- H. Preserving architectural details such porating them in new designs when terior finishing materials. This house as towers, porches, balconies, bay win- appropriate. in Kenton has a cast stone foundation dows, dormers, and decorative brack- and horizontal siding which should be ets, cornices and rafters. preserved.

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Background

It is to Portland’s advantage to accom- Large buildings can be designed to modate growth in a manner that has reduce negative impacts on the neigh- the least negative impact on its exist- borhood by orienting windows away ing neighborhoods. The compatibility from the private areas of nearby houses, of new buildings may be enhanced by stepping back building bulk from prop- incorporating building and site details erty lines to allow more sunlight to sur- common in the neighborhood. Success- rounding lots, and using building forms ful project design may also relate to the and materials that respect the character surrounding buildings in terms of scale, of the surrounding area. Site design color, window proportions, and facade considerations, such as screening and articulation. landscaping, can also help these devel- opments blend into the neighborhood.

Guideline D7: Reduce the impact of new development on established neighborhoods by incorporating elements of nearby, quality buildings such as building details, massing, proportions, and materials.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

A. Incorporating elements and details B. Divide large wall areas into distinct found in nearby structures. The tower smaller planes that are more in keeping on the corner unit of the Dawson Park with the scale of surrounding devel- Rowhouses reflects the tower of the opment. The facade of these attached church down the street. houses is broken up by setting back a portion of the building.

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C. Renovating and constructing new D. Creating buildings that follow the commercial buildings that serve the topography of the site. This housing surrounding residential neighborhood development is close to the ground and with strong pedestrian connections. steps up the slope. When buildings are Sidewalks connect this commercial area set on stilts, make efforts to reduce their with the adjacent neighborhood. impact on the surrounding area.

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This guideline may be accomplished by:

E. Encouraging infill to complement F. Using plant materials to soften the the scale and proportions of surround- impact of new development. As plant ing buildings. This new single-dwelling materials mature, they help newer house has the same scale as the older houses and buildings blend into estab- house to the left. lished neighborhoods.

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G. Incorporating architectural details H. Designing detached structures that found in nearby structures. These new reflect the design of the primary struc- attached houses in Irvington have many ture. This detached garage has the same details common in the neighborhood: exterior finish materials as the main large porch columns, decorative brack- house. ets, multi-paned vertical windows and narrow horizontal siding.

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Interest, Quality, and Composition

Background This guideline may be accomplished by:

New development should have a level A. Using cast stone, brick, terracotta, of interest beyond pure function. Char- and other long lasting quality materials. acter and interest should be enhanced at all scales. Changes in wall planes, pitched roofs, and eaves create vari- ety in building form. Bays, dormers, and porches can be added as special features. Details such as siding and trim create shadow lines that further enhance interest. Building materials should not only be long lasting, but should have interesting textures and patterns. All parts of a building should be thoughtfully designed to relate to- gether as a cohesive composition.

Guideline D8: All parts of a building should be interesting to view, of long lasting quality, and designed to form a cohesive composition.

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B. Using a variety of textures and colors C. Incorporate details that add inter- in exterior finish materials, such as were est to buildings. The Standard Dairy used in the building renovation for building has window treatments, brick Standard Appliance on 82nd Avenue. detailing, and ornamental banners that create interest.

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D. Using architectural details that em- E. Using architectural details that em- bellish the design of buildings. These bellish the design of buildings, such as attached houses have third story bal- ornamental columns, decorative brack- conies with decorative columns and ets, and extensive use of trim to mark cornices, full length front porches, and building edges. partial basement garages.

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F. Using windows that embellish the G. Using materials and design features character of buildings. These multi- that promote quality and interest. This paned vertical windows with wide trim sculpture on a bike shop creates visual add interest to the building. delight.

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H. Placing signs that integrate with the scale, color, and style of the building. Even though the Irvington Theater is gone, it’s historic sign is a neighborhood landmark that complements street and sidewalk activity.

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Appendices

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Appendix A: Ordinance No. 171589 As Amended “...adopt the Community Design Guidelines...”

Appendix B: Amendments to Community Design Guidelines

Appendix C: Neighborhood Contact Sample Letters

Appendix D: Maps of Albina, Outer Southeast, and Southwest Community Plan Areas

Appendix E: Maps of Albina Community Conservation Districts

Appendix F: Albina Community Conservation District Background Statements

Appendix G: Map of Hollywood and Sandy Plan

Appendix H: Map of Historic Alphabet District

Appendix I: Excerpt From Historic Alphabet District Community Design Guidelines Adden- dum

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Appendix J: Excerpt from Northwest District Plan Area’s Desired Characteristics and Traditions

Appendix K: Excerpt from St. Johns/Lombard Plan Area’s Desired Characteristics and Traditions

Appendix L: Excerpt from 122nd Avenue Station Area Plan’s Desired Characteristics and Tradi- tions

Appendix M: Excerpt from North Interstate Corridor Plan: Station Area Concepts, and Special Signs Along North Interstate Avenue

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Appendix A Ordinance No. 171589 As Amended “...adopt the Community Design Guidelines...”

Ordinance No. 171589 As Amended 3. As part of the Albina Community Plan projects that are eligible, meeting the the City Council adopted a new proce- standards is an option to the land use Amend the zoning code and adopt the Com- dure for design and historic design re- design review procedure that is less ex- munity Design Guidelines to implement the view within the Albina Community Plan pensive, faster, and offers more certainty Community Planning Follow-Up Proposals. study area. This procedure is known as of the outcome. (Ordinance) the two-track system of design review. The Outer Southeast Community Plan 5. On July 28, 1993 by Resolution 35169, The City of Portland Ordains: implemented the two-track system in its the City Council directed staff to review study area in 1996. Ordinance 169763 the supplemental compatibility stan- Section 1. The Council finds: specifies that the Albina Design Guide- dards and their associated handbook lines and the Supplemental Compat- over the first two years that they were General Findings ibility Standards will be applied to all effective and to identify and correct design zones in the Outer Southeast problems that make using them diffi- 1. Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 197.640 Community Plan area until such time as cult. They directed the review to include requires cities and counties to review the Community Design Guidelines and neighborhood and business associations their comprehensive plans and land updated Compatibility Standards are and organizations, businesses, property use regulations periodically and make adopted by Council and take effect. owners and development groups. changes necessary to keep plans and regulations up-to-date and in compli- 4. The two-track system gives most proj- 6. Staff begin working with the above ance with Statewide Planning Goals and ects two tracks or options for meeting stated interest groups as well as planners State law. On May 11, 1994, by Ordi- the design review requirement. One implementing the supplemental compat- nance 167650, the City Council adopted track is the regular design land use ibility standards in 1995. At the same Community and Neighborhood Planning review process. An additional track time, as part of the Outer Southeast as the primary vehicles for the update of allows the applicant to comply with Community Plan, a set of community the Comprehensive Plan Review. objective standards that are evaluated design guidelines was being developed through a plan check. The zoning code that could be applied in all community 2. The City Council adopted the Albina was amended to add Chapter 33.295, the plan areas outside of the Central City. Community Plan on July 28, 1993, by supplemental compatibility standards. This would be more efficient and less Ordinance 166786 the and the Outer The supplemental compatibility stan- redundant than creating a set of guide- Southeast Community Plan in January, dards are the objective standards in the lines for each community plan area. 1996 by Ordinance 169763. two-track system of design review. For

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The community design guidelines were ability to fine tune the guidelines to ad- to be more consistent with the structure added to the community follow-up dress special characteristics of specific of the rest of the Zoning Code and by work that included amendments to the areas. The Community Design Guide- editing for clarity. supplemental compatibility standards. lines incorporates and supersedes the Developing the guidelines at the same Albina Community Plan Guidelines. 11. The Community Planning Follow-Up time changes were being proposed to the Proposals also include an amendment standards allowed staff to comprehen- 9. The intent of the amendments to the to Chapter 33.410, the buffer overlay sively look at the two-track system of supplemental compatibility standards is zone. The intent of this amendment that design review. to simplify their implementation, make allows motor vehicles limited access the standards work better in the Albina through the landscaped buffer to areas 7. The Community Follow-Up Proposals Community, and prepare to expand their that serve residential uses is to elimi- set up the two-track system of design use in other parts of the city outside of nate nonconforming vehicle access on review to be applicable in most areas the Central City. The structure of the residential properties that have been re- outside of the Central City. The propos- standards allows the ability to fine tune zoned with a buffer overlay and to allow als accomplish this by amending the the standards to address special char- residential developments and residential supplemental compatibility standards, acteristics of specific areas The amend- portions of mixed use developments to by re-formatting chapters of the zoning ments also rename the standards to the access through the landscaped buffer. code that regulate design and historic Community Design Standards. This amendment addresses a problem design, and by creating a single set of that was identified by the City Council design guidelines to be used as manda- 10. The reorganization of the design and when they adopted the Albina Commu- tory approval criteria in most design historic regulations include amendments nity Plan. review cases outside of the Central City. to Zoning Code Chapters 33.405, Al- ternative Design Density Zone, 33.420, 12. The Community Follow-Up Proposals 8. The Community Design Guidelines will Design Overlay Zone, 33.445, Historic have been reviewed by the Landmarks, be the mandatory approval criteria for Resources Protection Overlay Zone, Design, and Planning Commissions. The most design review cases in areas out- 33.505 Albina Community Plan District, Landmarks and Design Commissions side of the Central City, including areas 33.825, Design Review, and 33.846 held a joint public hearing on October without adopted design guidelines. Their Historic Reviews. The intent of these 17, 1996. On January 13, 1997, the adoption will simplify design review by amendments is to make the design and Landmarks and Design Commissions creating a single set of guidelines for historic regulations easier to understand took final action on their recommenda- areas outside of the Central City. The and apply by reorganizing the elements tion to the Planning Commission and structure of the guidelines allows the of the two-track system of design review City Council. The Planning Commis-

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sion held a public hearing on March 11, ning Follow-Up Proposals and held the Landmarks and Design Commis- 1997. On April 15, 1997, the Planning four public workshops; October sions. This included proposed Commission took final action on their 4, 18, 25, and 30. Notice of these amendments to the supplemental recommendation to the City Council. public workshops was mailed to all compatibility standards, the reorgani- neighborhood and business associa- zation of the historic and design regu- 13. It is in the public interest and critical to tions and other interested persons. lations, and the community design the successful administration of design In September 1995, the notice was guidelines. Notice of the Landmarks review in areas outside of the Central mailed to over 400 persons. and Design Commissions joint hear- City to amend the zoning code and ing was mailed to all neighborhood adopt the community design guidelines. • In August 1996, the Bureau of Plan- and business associations and other ning published the second discussion interested persons requesting such Statewide Planning Goal Findings draft of the Community Planning notice. On September 17, 1996, the Follow-Up Proposals based on the notice was mailed to over 500 per- 14. State planning statutes require cities to October 1995 discussion draft and sons. adopt and amend comprehensive plans the public workshops following the and land use regulations in compliance discussion draft. • Between October 1996 and January with the state land use goals. Because 1997, the Design and Landmarks of the scope of the amendments in this • On September 16, 1996, the Plan- Commissions held four work sessions ordinance, only some of the state goals ning Bureau hosted a public work- on the proposed amendments to the apply. shop on the second discussion draft. supplemental compatibility standards, Notice of this public workshop was the reorganization of the historic and 15. Goal 1, Citizen Involvement, requires mailed to all neighborhood and busi- design regulations, and the com- opportunities for citizens to be involved ness associations and other inter- munity design guidelines. Interested in all phases of the planning process. ested persons. In September 1996, citizens were invited to participate in The preparation of the Community Plan- the notice was mailed to over 400 several of these discussions. ning Follow-Up Proposals from 1994 persons. through 1997 has included numerous • On November 25, 1996, the Land- opportunities for citizen involvement: • The Landmarks and Design Com- marks and Design Commissions missions held a joint public hearing directed staff to facilitate a testing • In October 1995, the Bureau of on October 17, 1996 on the design committee to further discuss and Planning published the first discus- and historic related issues of the bring back recommendations on 21 sion draft of the Community Plan- Planning Bureau Proposed Draft to amendments to the supplemental Community Design Guidelines 151 Appendices

compatibility standards. This group • On August 14, 1997 City Council 17. Goal 3, Agricultural Lands, calls for was composed of interested Land- held a public hearing. On July 16, the preservation and maintenance of the marks and Design Commissioners, 1997, the notice was mailed to 355 State’s agricultural lands. The amend- Planning Bureau staff, and architects people who wrote, testified at previ- ments do not affect the use of agricul- and builders who have participated ous hearings, or specifically request- tural land for agricultural purposes. in the development and / or review ed notice of the project. The Plan- process to the standards. These ning Commission Recommended 18. Goal 4, Forest Lands, calls for the meetings were held on December Draft was available on July 23, 1997 preservation and maintenance of the 10, 12, and 18, 1996. to all interested parties. State’s forest lands. The amendments do not affect the use of forest land for • The Planning Commission held 16. Goal 2, Land Use Planning, requires forestry purposes. one public hearing on the Proposed the development of a process and policy Draft with Landmarks and Design framework which acts as a basis for all 19. Goal 5, Open Space, Scenic and His- Commission Recommendations land use decisions and assures that deci- toric Areas, and Natural Resources, on March 11, 1997. Notice of the sions and actions are based on an under- calls for the conservation of open space Planning Commission hearing was standing of the facts relevant to the deci- and the protection of natural and sce- mailed to all neighborhood and busi- sion. The Portland Comprehensive Plan nic resources. The Community Plan- ness associations and other inter- is consistent with Statewide Planning ning Follow-Up Proposals support this ested persons requesting such notice. Goal 2. The community design standards goal because the community design On February 7, 1997, the notice was provide specific standards to guide the guidelines and standards will be used mailed to over 500 persons. The siting and design of land uses to meet the as approval criteria for design review Planning Commission hearing was public policy objectives of the Portland in historic areas. These guidelines and also advertised in the Oregonian. Comprehensive Plan and comply with standards will ensure that new develop- the statewide goal. The amendments that ment in historic areas is compatible with • On July 16, 1997, notice of the City reorganize the design and historic regu- the existing historic character of the Council hearing was mailed to those lations will help clarify the application areas. who wrote, testified at previous of design and historic design review as hearings, or specifically requested a tool for implementing policies and ob- 20. Goal 6, Air, Water, and Land Re- notice. The Planning Commission jectives of the Portland Comprehensive sources Quality, calls for maintenance Recommended Draft was available Plan. and improvement of the quality of these on July 21, 1997, to all interested resources. On December 9, 1994, the parties. LCDC approved the City’s final peri-

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odic review work order and program quality and attractiveness of Portland for 26. Goal 12, Transportation, calls for a for air quality which is being addressed investment. The Community Planning safe, convenient and economic transpor- citywide in coordination with the State Follow-Up Proposals support this goal tation system. The community design Department of Environmental Quality. because the community design guide- standards and guidelines call for pedes- The Community Planning Follow-Up lines and standards will ensure quality trian-friendly, transit-supportive devel- Proposals support this goal because the development in areas of Portland out- opment which will promote alternatives two-track system of design review will side of the Central City. to automobile use and reduce vehicle encourage infill development that will miles traveled. Therefore, these amend- result in a more compact city where 24. Goal 10, Housing, calls for providing ments are supportive of this goal and of people can live, work and play closer for the housing needs of citizens of Or- the State Transportation Planning Rule together thus reducing air pollution. egon. The Community Planning Follow- (OAR 660-12). The findings on Com- Up Proposals support this goal because prehensive Plan Goal 6, Transportation, 21. Goal 7, Areas Subject to Natural Di- the community design guidelines and also support this goal. sasters and Hazards, calls for protec- standards are often applied in areas tion of life and property from natural where new housing is built at higher 27. Goal 13, Energy Conservation, calls disasters and hazards. densities. This allows a variety of hous- for a land use pattern that maximizes The Community Planning Follow-Up ing types such as rowhouses, duplexes, the conservation of energy. The com- Proposals do not affect this goal. triplexes, and apartment buildings in munity design standards and guidelines established neighborhoods, providing a are supportive of this goal because they 22. Goal 8, Recreational Needs, calls for wide range of housing choices for citi- promote a compact city that will reduce satisfying the recreational needs of both zens. vehicle miles traveled and encourage citizens and visitors to the state. The dwelling units with common walls that Community Planning Follow-Up Pro- 25. Goal 11, Public Facilities and Ser- reduce energy consumption. posals do not affect this goal. vices, calls for the planning and devel- opment of timely, orderly and efficient 28. Goal 14, Urbanization, calls for the 23. Goal 9, Economy of the State, calls public service facilities that can serve as orderly and efficient transition of rural for diversification and improvement a framework for the urban development lands to urban use. The amendments of the economy of the state. If the City of the City. The Community Planning enhance the City’s compliance with is to achieve the goals of the Region Follow-Up Proposals do not affect this this goal by allowing intensification of 2040 Plan for new jobs and residents, goal. development in Portland, locating the we must ensure that new development most intense development opportuni- increases, rather than decreases, the ties where public services are presently

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provided with scheduled and planned statewide planning goals by the Land 33. Goal 2, Urban Development, calls improvements. The community design Conservation and Development Com- for maintaining Portland’s role as the standards and guidelines support the mission on May 1, 1981. On May 26, major regional employment and popula- regional urban growth boundary by 1995, the LCDC completed its review of tion center by increasing opportunities encouraging infill development inside the City’s final local periodic review or- for housing and jobs, while retaining the urbanized area, and consequently der and periodic review work program. the character of established residential reducing potential need for conversion Amendments required to the City’s neighborhoods and business centers. of rural lands to urban uses. Comprehensive Plan and related ordi- Livability plays a critical role in making nances in order to comply with State- the city an attractive housing and em- 29. Goal 15, Willamette River Greenway, wide Planning Goals 5 and 6 (issues of ployment center. The community design calls for the protection, conservation, standards for utilities in the environmen- guidelines and standards are supportive and maintenance of the natural, scenic, tal zone amending the residential build- of this goal because they are tools for historic, agricultural, and recreational able lands inventory, historic resources, encouraging quality infill and redevelop- qualities of land along the Willamette cultural resources, and a policy regard- ment that have a positive effect on liv- River. The Community Planning Follow- ing air quality standards) are cited in the ability and would significantly increase Up Proposals do not affect this goal. approved work program. the attractiveness of Portland for com- mercial and residential investment. 30. Goals 16, 17, 18, and 19 deal with 32. Goal 1, Metropolitan Coordination, Estuarine Resources, Coastal Shore- says the Comprehensive Plan must be 34. Policy 2.1, Population Growth, calls lines, Beaches and Dunes, and Ocean coordinated with federal and state law for accommodating the projected in- Resources, respectively. These goals and support regional goals, objectives crease in city households. The Com- are not applicable to Portland as none and plans to promote a regional plan- munity Planning Follow-Up Proposals of these resources are present within the ning framework. The community design support this goal because the two-track city limits. standards and guidelines comply with system of design review is critical for us this goal because they are the approval to achieve our housing goals under the Portland Comprehensive Plan criteria for design review in historic ar- Region 2040 Plan. The two-track system Goal Findings eas and are necessary to meet Statewide is tied to the provisions in the “a” alter- Goal 5. Also, the Community Plan- native design density overlay that incre- 31. The City’s Comprehensive Plan was ning Follow-Up Proposals support the mentally increases density in established adopted by the Portland City Council Region 2040 Plan by having standards neighborhoods and to areas that have on October 16, 1980, and was acknowl- aimed at encouraging infill develop- been upzoned to higher densities. The edged as being in conformance with the ment. two-track system ensures a minimum

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level of design quality for this new infill and encouraging the retention of exist- residential zoned lands are changed to while promoting development by giving ing medium and high density zoning commercial, employment, or indus- developers a faster, less costly option to adjacent to these centers. The Com- trial zones. This proposal supports this the discretionary design review. munity Planning Follow-Up Proposals policy because it amends the buffer zone support this goal because the two-track to allow limited motor vehicle access 35. Policy 2.9, Residential Neighbor- system of design review is applied to through the landscaped buffer to resi- hoods, calls for a range of housing types commercial areas where the quality dential uses. The amendment does not to accommodate increased population and design of buildings is important to affect the impacts from nonresidential growth while improving and protecting protect investments and encourage new uses on residential areas. the City’s residential neighborhoods. development that is transit and pedes- The Community Planning Follow-Up trian oriented. 39. Goal 3, Neighborhoods, calls for Proposals support this goal because the reinforcing and preserving the diversity two-track system is tied to the provi- 37. Policy 2.15, Living Closer to Work, and stability of the city’s neighborhoods sions in the “a” alternative design calls for locating greater residential den- while allowing for increased density. density overlay zone that incrementally sities near major employment centers, The community design guidelines and increases density in established neigh- including Metro-designated regional and standards are in compliance with this borhoods by allowing a variety of hous- town centers. The Community Planning goal because they are the approval ing types such as rowhouses, duplexes Follow-Up Proposals support this goal criteria for design review in neighbor- and triplexes in single family zones and because the two-track system of design hoods outside of the Central City. In by relaxing the regulations for accessory review is applied to areas around Metro- many cases design review is used as a rental units. All these provisions diver- designated regional and town centers, as tool for increasing density. The com- sify housing types. Also, the application these areas are rezoned to allow greater munity design guidelines and standards of the community design guidelines or densities. The two-track system ensures have been developed with the advice of standards ensures that these buildings a minimum level of design quality for neighborhood groups to ensure a level improve or build on the positive charac- this new infill while promoting develop- of design quality that will contribute to teristics of the area. ment by giving developers a faster, less the positive characteristics costly option to the discretionary design of Portland’s neighborhoods. 36. Policy 2.11, Commercial Centers, calls review. for strengthening commercial centers 40. Policy 3.3, Neighborhood Diversity, with retail, office, service and labor-in- 38. Policy 2.23, Buffering, calls for miti- calls for encouraging a diversity in age, tensive industrial activities which are gation to reduce impacts from nonresi- income, race, and ethnic background compatible with the surrounding area dential uses on residential areas when within the City’s neighborhoods. In

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general, the community design guide- housing affordable to people of differ- owners, and improving the physical and lines and standards support this policy ent means. In general, the community environmental conditions of all neigh- because they are used in the “a” alterna- design guidelines and standards support borhoods. These amendments support tive design density overlay zone that this policy because they are used in the this policy because the two-track sys- allows a variety of housing options such “a” alternative design density overlay tem of design review is tied to the “a” as rowhouses, duplexes, and triplexes in zone that allows a variety of housing op- alternative design density overlay zone areas zoned for single family. This cre- tions such as rowhouses, duplexes, and which increases the variety of allowed ates more housing choices for people triplexes in areas zoned for single fam- housing types. This offers more housing of different ages and income levels. ily. This creates more housing choices choices to people of different ages and for people of different ages and income income levels. 41. Policy 3.4, Historic Preservation, calls levels. for preserving and retaining historic 44. Goal 5, Economic Development, structures and areas throughout the city. In addition, the Community Follow-Up strives to foster a strong and diverse The Community Planning Follow-Up Proposals address the issue of infill row- economy which provides a full range of Proposals support this policy because housing and include amendments to the employment and economic choices for the two-track system of design review is supplemental compatibility standards individuals and families in all parts of used for most historic resources outside that reduce the impact of rowhousing in the city. In general, these amendments of the Central City. There are specific established neighborhoods. support this goal because they focus on guidelines and standards that apply increasing residential density in areas only to historic resources and others The amendment to the buffer overlay that are well served by transit and also that apply only to specific historic and zone is also supportive of this goal close to commercial and employment conservation districts. These guidelines because it makes it easier to develop centers, thus providing more accessibil- and standards are tailored to address residential and mixed use projects on ity to a wide range of jobs for residents. the historic characteristics of different property that has the buffer overlay resources and areas so that new develop- zone. In addition, the two-track system of ment will preserve the historic integrity design review will be applied to com- of the building or district. 43. Policy 4.4, Housing Choice and Neigh- mercial areas where the quality and de- borhood Stability, calls for increasing sign of buildings is important to protect 42. Goal 4, Housing, encourages a diversity housing choices by improving the bal- investments and encourage new devel- in the type, density and location of hous- ance in the City’s population, maintain- opment that is transit and pedestrian ing within the city in order to provide ing neighborhood schools, increasing oriented. an adequate supply of safe and sanitary the housing alternatives for renters and

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45. Policy 5.6, Area Character and Identi- quality design that is pedestrian and • Special standards apply between ty Within Designated Commercial Ar- transit supportive. the street and buildings on transit eas, promotes and enhances the special streets, city walkways and in pedes- character and identities of Portland’s 47. Policy 6.11, Pedestrian Transporta- trian districts to enhance the envi- designated commercial areas. The two- tion, requires planning for and provid- ronment for the pedestrian. track system of design review supports ing a pedestrian network that increases this policy because it has been applied the opportunities for walking to shop- 48. Goal 7, Energy, promotes a sustain- to many designated commercial areas. ping, services, institutional and recre- able energy future by increasing energy The guidelines and standards have been ational destinations, employment, and efficiency in all sectors of the city by ten developed to address the character of transit. The community design stan- percent by the year 2000. In general, the these areas and encourage development dards are supportive of this policy and use of the two-track system of design that is pedestrian and transit oriented. its objectives because they strengthen review complies with this goal by en- pedestrian access through the following couraging a more compact city that will 46. Goal 6, Transportation, provides for requirements: reduce vehicle miles traveled and by and protects the public interest and in- encouraging dwelling units through the vestment in the public right-of-way and • The main entrance to residential use of the “a” alternative design density transportation system by encouraging buildings must face the street and overlay that have common walls, such the development of a balanced, afford- cannot be back more than six feet as rowhouses, duplexes, and triplexes. able and efficient transportation system from the building wall closest to the These types of housing reduce energy consistent with the Arterial Streets street. consumption. Classifications and Policies. These amendments are supportive of this goal • In residential developments there are 49. Goal 8, Environment, provides for because the increased density allowed no vehicle areas between the build- maintaining and improving the qual- where the two-track system has been ap- ing and the street. ity of Portland’s air, water, and land plied will focus that density in areas that resources, as well as protecting neigh- are well served by transit as indicated in • On sites within a pedestrian district borhoods and business centers from the Arterial Streets Classification Policy. or at the intersection of two city noise pollution. The two-track system of walkways, standards that reinforce design review supports this goal because In addition, the community design the corner must be met to enhance it encourages more infill development guidelines and standards encourage a the environment for the pedestrian. resulting in a more compact city where balanced, efficient and affordable trans- people can live, work and play closer portation system because they require together, thus reducing air pollution.

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50. Goal 9, Citizen Involvement, calls for dures which comply with this policy • The amendments to the supplemental improved methods and ongoing oppor- and with State planning statutes. compatibility standards meet objec- tunities for citizen involvement in the tive C of this policy by using clear land use decision-making process. The 53. Policy 10.10, Zoning and Subdivision language, maintaining a clear, logical preparation of the Community Planning Regulations, requires amendments to organization, and by using drawings Follow-Up Proposals has been sup- the zoning and subdivision regulations to add clarity. As part of the amend- portive of this goal as indicated in the to be clear, concise, and applicable to ments the entire chapter has been findings for State Goal 1. the broad range of development situ- reformatted to be more consistent ations faced by a growing urban city. with the rest of the code and to be 51. Goal 10, Plan Review and Admin- The Community Planning Follow-Up easier to understand and implement istration, states that Portland’s Com- Proposals do this in the following ways: for applicants and staff. prehensive Plan will undergo periodic review to ensure that it remains an • The amendments to the supple- • The community design guidelines up-to-date and workable framework for mental compatibility standards meet objective B of this policy by land use development. The Community meet objective A of this policy by creating one set of design guidelines Planning Follow-Up Proposals do not reducing the amount of additional that can be used for design cases affect this goal because they propose no drawings required and by dropping outside of the Central City. This changes to the Comprehensive Plan. or modifying standards that do not will help keep regulations simple balance the benefits of regulations by reducing the number of design 52. Policy 10.6, Amendments to the against the costs of implementation. guidelines applicable in the City of Comprehensive Plan Goals, Policies, The amendments also combine the Portland. The community design and Implementing Measures, requires site and building design categories guidelines also establish specific that all proposed amendments to imple- into a single set of standards which approval criteria for most design and menting ordinances be reviewed by the all must be met. historic design review cases outside Planning Commission prior to action by of the Central City. Objective B also the City Council. The Community Plan- • The amendments to the supplemen- calls for emphasizing administrative ning Follow-Up Proposals comply with tal compatibility standards meet procedures for land use reviews. The the policy because they were submitted objective B of this policy by using community design guidelines will to the Landmarks Commission, Design clear and objective standards to en- be used in the two-track system of Commission, Planning Commission and sure efficient administration of land design review which requires most City Council following adopted proce- use regulations. cases to be processed through an administrative design review.

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• The community design guidelines The City is in compliance with this goal system of design review is used in most meet objective C of this policy because the transportation, sanitary and areas subject to design review outside of by using photographs to illustrate storm sewer, water and other leading the Central City. This system is support- how guidelines could be met. This public facilities are in place and the City ive of this policy as indicated below. adds clarity and eases the use of the is committed to a program of mainte- guidelines by applicants as well as nance and upgrading facilities as part of The community design guidelines are staff. the annual capital improvement pro- divided into three sections: Portland gramming and budgetary process. These Personality, Pedestrian Emphasis, and • The reorganization of the historic and proposals do not change this process. Project Design. design regulations meet objective C by reformatting the chapters that ad- 56. Goal 12, Urban Design, calls for Portland Personality includes a guide- dress the two-track system of design promoting Portland as a livable city, line that addresses gateways. The City review to be more consistent with attractive in its setting and dynamic in of Portland has many gateways that the structure of the rest of the Zoning its urban character by preserving its his- mark transitions from one area to anoth- Code and by editing for clarity. tory and building a substantial legacy of er. This guideline will strengthen the use quality private developments and public of gateways in areas outside of the 54. Policy 10.13, Design Review, calls for improvements for future generations. Central City. These proposals comply with this goal the preparation of design review stan- Pedestrian Emphasis includes guidelines because the two-track system of design dards for existing and proposed areas that enhance the urban environment for review is the zoning regulation used subject to design review. The communi- pedestrians and require the use of street in selected areas outside of the Central ty design guidelines and standards com- furniture in appropriate places. Port- City to promote quality development ply with this policy because they will land is a city where attention is given and protect the integrity of historic re- be used in most existing areas subject to the positive experience of the pedes- sources. to design review outside of the Central trian. This is an important element of City as well as in future areas subject to Portland’s identity that will be extended 57. Policy 12.1, Portland’s Character, design review. into the areas outside of the Central City calls for enhancing and extending with the use of the community design Portland’s attractive identity and extend- 55. Goal 11, Public Facilities and Ser- guidelines. vices, calls for a timely, orderly and ing the use of city themes that establish efficient arrangement of public facilities a basis of a shared identity reinforcing Project Design includes guidelines that and services that support existing and the individual’s sense of participation ensure an overall standard of quality for planned land use patterns and densities. in a larger community. The two-track site and building design. The attractive Community Design Guidelines 159 Appendices

identity of Portland is based on the qual- of identity of community plan areas standards also include standards that ity of its development. The community and historic and conservation districts. enhance the pedestrian environment. design guidelines will ensure that this quality is extended into the areas outside 59. Policy 12.3, Historic Preservation, Often the automobile detracts from of the Central City. calls for enhancing the City’s identity the pedestrian environment by through the protection of Portland’s dominating the site and building de- Although it is more difficult to address significant historic resources. The com- sign. The community design guide- qualitative elements such as “character” munity design guidelines and standards lines address this with a guideline when using objective standards, the comply with this policy because they that calls for locating parking in community design standards do include will be used as approval criteria for a manner that minimizes negative standards that enhance the pedestrian design review in most historic and con- impacts on the community and its environment and encourage quality site servation districts and for conservation pedestrians. The community design and building design. landmarks. The guidelines and standards standards for residential projects ad- will ensure that new development in dress parking by limiting the garage 58. Policy 12.2, Enhancing Variety, calls historic areas is compatible with the to no more than 40 percent of the for promoting the development of areas existing historic character of the area length of the building frontage, lim- of special identity and urban character. and that modifications to conservation iting the size and number of garage The two-track system of design review landmarks do not adversely affect their doors and requiring that the garage does this because it is the zoning regu- historic qualities. door be no farther forward than the lation used in selected areas outside front facade of the building. of the Central City to promote quality 60. Policy 12.4, Provide for Pedestrians, development and protect the integrity of This policy and its objectives support 61. Policy 12.7, Design Quality, calls for historic resources. The structure of both providing a pleasant and safe environ- enhancing Portland’s appearance and the community design guidelines and ment for pedestrians. The community character through development of public standards recognizes that different areas design guidelines and standards support and private projects that are models of of the city have different characteristics. this policy by creating a safer, more innovation and leadership in the design The community design standards are convenient, comfortable, and attractive of the built environment. The policy structured to add and exempt standards pedestrian environment. The community also calls for establishing design review within defined areas, such as conserva- design guidelines contain a group of in areas that are important to Portland’s tion or plan districts. There are guide- guidelines called Pedestrian Emphasis identity, setting, history, and to the lines in the community design guide- that enhance the urban environment enhancement of its character. The two- lines that call for enhancing the sense for pedestrians. The community design track system of design review complies 160 Community Design Guidelines Appendix A

with this policy because it is the zoning NOW, THEREFORE, the Council: e. Amends Ordinance 163608 Attachment regulation used in selected areas outside D to specify that areas subject to design of the Central City to promote quality a. Adopts the Planning Commission Rec- review without adopted design guide- development and protect the integrity ommended Draft on the Community lines will be subject to the Community of historic resources. The community Planning Follow-Up Proposals, Sections Design Guidelines and are eligible to design guidelines are the guidelines for I and III (Exhibits A and C); use the Community Design Standards; design acceptability for most design review cases outside of the Central City. b. Adopts the Design and Landmarks f. Adopts both the Planning Commission Commissions Recommended Draft on Recommended Draft on the Community The two-track system of design review the Community Planning Follow-Up Planning Follow-Up Proposals, Sections allows a streamlined design review in Proposals, Section II (Exhibit B); I and III, and the Design and Landmarks areas of outside of the Central City. This Commissions Recommended Draft on allows important areas, such as those ex- c. Amends Title 33, Planning and Zoning the Community Planning Follow-Up pected to experience significant change, as shown in Exhibits A and C, Planning Proposals, Section II, as legislative in- to be subject to design review with a Commission Recommended Draft on tent and as further findings; reduced impact on staff and voluntary the Community Planning Follow-Up commissions needed to administer the Proposals, Sections I and III; g. Amends Ordinance No. 166787 to re- review. peal the Albina Community Plan Design d. Adopts the Community Design Guide- Guidelines and supersed them with the Many of the amendments to the supple- lines for use by the Design and Land- Community Design Guidelines. mental compatibility standards are in- marks Commissions as mandatory tended to enhance the quality of design. approval criteria for design and historic h. Amends Ordinance No. 169763 to Some of these amendments include, design review cases outside of the Cen- repeal the provision that applied the Al- expanding the facades subject to review tral City, Historic Districts, Terwilliger bina Community Design Guidelines to to all instead of just street-facing fa- Parkway Design Zone, and the Lair all design zones in the Outer Southeast cades, requiring ornamental front porch Hill Conservation District as shown in Community Plan area until the Commu- columns on buildings outside of historic Exhibit B, Design and Landmarks Com- nity Design Guidelines were adopted. districts, and reducing the impact of au- missions Recommended Draft on the tomobiles on the front facade by requir- Community Planning Follow-Up Pro- i. Directs staff to change community de- ing the garage wall to be flush or behind posals, Section II; sign standards and all references in the the front facade. zoning code from 33.295 to 33.318.

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j. Amends Title 33, Planning and Zone m. Directs that in order to allow adequate Chapter 420 Design Zones to delete time to prepare implementation materi- Map 420-2 Ladd’s Addition Design als and to train staff, this ordinance shall District and Map 420-3 Lair Hill Design be in full force and effect on November District. These maps have been moved 1, 1997. to Chapter 445 Historic Resource Pro- tection Zone. Passed by the Council, k. Directs staff to publish a finalized ver- sion of the Community Design Guide- Commissioner Charlie Hales lines and keep the document current by J. Gisler adding examples, illustrations and ap- propriate background language as new August 4, 1997 areas become subject to the Community Design Guidelines. BARBARA CLARK Auditor of the City of Portland l. Directs staff to facilitate an on-going By monitoring program of the commu- nity design guidelines and standards. Deputy After the guidelines and the amended standards have been in affect two years, evaluate projects that have used them and bring recommendations for improvements to the Landmarks and Design Commissions. Include in this evaluation input from Landmarks and Design Commissioners, design profes- sionals, developers, and neighborhood associations.

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Appendix B Amendments to Community Design Guidelines

Ordinance Number Adopted Effective Summary of Change Name of Project

174325 April 5, 2000 May 5, 2000 Amended Guideline P1, added map of area Hollywood (Appendix G) and Sandy Plan

174327 April 6, 2000 November 16, 2000 Adopted Historic Alphabet District Community Design Guidelines Addendum (Appendix I) ------

176587 June 5, 2002 July 20, 2002 Clarified and updated introduction Historic Resources Code Amendments Project

___?______?____ July 10, 2004 Amended Guidelines P1 (Appendix J) Northwest District Plan

36219 April, 2005 July 10, 2004 Amended Guidelines P1 (Appendix K) St. Johns/Lombard Plan

180372 August 16, 2006 Sept. 30, 2006 Amended Guidelines P1 (Appendix L) 122nd Ave. Station Area Study

182072 July 23, 2008 August 22, 2008 Amended Guidelines P1 (Appendix M) North Interstate Corridor Plan

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Appendix C Neighborhood Contact Sample Letters

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Appendix D Maps of Albina, Outer Southeast, and Southwest Community Plan Areas

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Appendix E Maps of Albina Community Conservation Districts

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Appendix G Map of Hollywood and Sandy Plan Area

Hollywood and Sandy Plan Area (also showing the areas where the design overlay applies)

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Appendix I Excerpt from Historic Alphabet District Community Design Guidelines Addendum

The complete addendum, including the Historic Context Statement, is available from the Bureau of Planning:

City of Portland Bureau of Planning 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 7100 Portland, OR 97201

Phone: 503-823-7700 FAX: 503-823-7800 www.planning.ci.portland.or.us [email protected]

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Appendix L Excerpt from 122nd Avenue Station Area Plan Amended Design Guidelines - Desired Characteristics and Traditions

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122nd Avenue Station Area Desired Characteristics and Traditions

A. All Development New development in the 122nd Avenue Station Area should strengthen the corridor's character as an active, mixed-use community focused on the light rail station at 122nd and Burnside. New buildings should complement adjacent existing structures and uses, foster a safe and attractive pedestrian environment, and be supportive of transit facilities. Buildings should exhibit a strong street orientation; effectively screen parking, necessary service areas (such as loading areas, garbage and recycling facilities), and storage areas adjacent to the sidewalk; and use sound construction practices and high-quality building materials. In addition, the incorporation of well-planted landscaped areas featuring trees, shrubs, and ground cover offers opportunities for area screening, managing stormwater, and for reducing the “heat island effect.” Landscaping can forge links with the area's forested past through retention and use of native tree species, including Douglas Fir trees.

B. Mixed-use Development Mixed-use developments should carefully consider the placement of different uses on-site and within the building. Locating active retail sales and service-types of uses at the street frontage contributes to an active pedestrian environment. Retail or office uses near the street also provide indirect surveillance of the sidewalk, important to increasing pedestrian safety. Due to the high traffic volumes and vehicle speeds on the area's arterial streets (122nd, Glisan and Stark), residential uses that are on-site should be located in quieter portions of the development, or above the ground-level of the building.

C. Development with Exterior Display and/or Exterior Storage Areas Development that includes exterior display and/or exterior storage areas should have site designs that reduce the impacts of these areas on the pedestrian environment and allow for future intensification of development on site. These areas should be developed as follows: 1) buildings should be located near the street; 2) exterior display should be located to the side or rear of the building, or may be located in front of a building within the maximum building setback as described below; 3) exterior storage should be located behind buildings and buffered from view from lot lines; and 4) the sites should be well-landscaped.

Development on a site should be located such that open areas used for exterior display, exterior storage, or parking may be further developed in the future. This may be accomplished by locating exterior display, exterior storage, parking, or other open area to the rear or sides of buildings, and by excluding buildings on portions of the site where future streets or connections are planned.

Where incorporated, exterior display areas should be appropriately located, and allow pedestrian interaction, and act as an extension of the building and interior display area. In some cases, limited exterior display areas may be permitted between buildings and the sidewalk. These areas will be developed as a coordinated part of the building's overall design, be designed to enhance the pedestrian environment, be physically and visually separated from the sidewalk through materials and elevation changes, and include features supportive of their display functions.

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Landscaping should be designed to improve aesthetics of the public realm, mitigate heat island effects of large paved areas, and improve aesthetics of the site through retention and use of native tree species, including Douglas Fir trees. Lighting for exterior development should be designed to minimize light intrusion onto adjoining properties and reduce ambient lighting intensities adjacent to residential zones and residential development.

D. Residential Development New residential development should contribute to 122nd Avenue Station Area's character as an active, vibrant corridor offering of a diverse mix of housing types, styles, densities, and affordability options.

New residential buildings built along the area's arterials (122nd, Glisan, or Stark) should be buffered from the high vehicle volumes and speeds. Where street-facing ground-level units are proposed, possible strategies could include (but are not limited to) elevating them above sidewalk grade and/or setting them back behind a landscaped setback. Generally, it is preferable to locate common spaces (lobbies, mailrooms, gathering areas, fitness rooms, etc.) at street-facing ground-level locations within the building, developing stronger connections to the sidewalk.

E. Transitions New development in the 122nd Avenue corridor should create effective transitions to existing buildings and uses. Large-scale commercial developments should be integrated into the surrounding urban pattern and mix of uses. For example, this may be accomplished by locating spaces suitable for small-scale active uses (such as banks, services, restaurants, cafes, florists) at the street frontage. New commercial buildings within the edges of commercially-zoned areas facing residentially-zoned areas should respond to the character of the residential zone. New higher-density residential development adjacent to lower- density areas should step down building massing and heights and/or develop increased setbacks to help ease the scale transition to the lower-density neighborhoods.

F. Intersection Nodes Major intersections of 122nd Avenue and Glisan Street, Burnside Street and Stark Street should serve as nodes for pedestrian oriented development: the focal point for the most pedestrian-oriented development in the station area. Buildings should feature a strong corner orientation to reinforce activity between corners. Alternatively, the corner may be reinforced by focusing doorways that open on to a space at the corner that functions as an outdoor foyer. Buildings in these locations should offer an added sense of prominence at these entries to the station area. New development at the intersection nodes should, in addition to orienting to the corner, take advantage of the location adjacent to transit by minimizing surface parking and/or locating parking to the rear of sites away from transit streets.

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Appendix M Excerpt from North Interstate Corridor Plan Station Area Concepts and Special Signs along North Interstate Avenue

Community Design Guidelines 229 Appendices KENTON STATION*: Historic Commercial Gateway This area is connected to the station area by Kilpatrick Street, which continues on to the Denver commercial corridor and Kenton Park to the west. A northern focal point has been developed at the bend in Interstate Avenue at Kilpatrick. The area to the north of Interstate offers good views of Mt. St. Helens and downtown Vancouver, and provides unique employment opportunities due to its proximity to the N. Columbia industrial corridor.

* Development concepts and revised zoning were developed for the Kenton Station Area as part of the Kenton Downtown Plan (2001). The study area for this project includes the areas outside of the Lombard quarter-mile radius that were not included in the Kenton Downtown Plan.

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230 Community Design Guidelines Appendix M LOMBARD STATION: Retail / Employment Anchor New development at this station area strengthens the existing active commercial uses and character along Lombard with new commercial uses and active storefronts at the intersection of Lombard and Interstate Avenue. Redevelopment of a portion of the Kenton School site has become a visually prominent focal point for the station area, while maintaining some of the site’s open space amenities.

Significant pedestrian and transit- rider enhancements have improved this intersection’s function as a vital transportation hub. Nearby development has improved wayfinding to, and pedestrian access across, the existing Bryant Street bridge to the Humboldt and Piedmont neighborhoods. This station area’s commercial energy is anchored to the west by new development at the intersection of Lombard and Denver, and improved connections to downtown Kenton.

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Community Design Guidelines 231 Appendices ROSA PARKS STATION: Neighborhood Corridor Less active and more residentially oriented, new development at this station area strengthens the existing mix of locally owned and operated businesses providing neighborhood services. New development along Interstate Ave. is primarily residential with the highest densities focused right at the station area. New residential buildings along Rosa Parks Way and in Neighborhood East offer a variety of housing opportunities and are supported by nearby businesses.

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232 Community Design Guidelines Appendix M KILLINGSWORTH STATION: Killingsworth Main Street Killingsworth Street is the corridor’s most vital educational, cultural and recreational link, connecting the station platform to Portland Community College, Jefferson High School and the Killingsworth Conservation District to the east. New development also strengthens the “main street” character west of Interstate Avenue to the commercial cluster at Denver Avenue. New development at this station area includes a variety of mixed uses, commercial uses and new cultural facilities to augment existing focal points like the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) and Patton Park.

Community Design Guidelines Appendix M: Station Area Concepts from the North Interstate Corridor Plan Appendices PRESCOTT STATION: Neighborhood Center New development at this station area builds on the placemaking opportunities presented by the curve in Interstate Avenue at Skidmore and Mason. Buildings at this station area are among the largest along the corridor, and strengthen Interstate with active edges and strong street orientation. New development at this station area frames and enhances N. Maryland Avenue as a more locally- oriented street by discouraging access through to Going Street, and reclaiming some excess streetscape for signature works of art and/or green street facilities. Connections to the N. Mississippi Avenue commercial district east of the station area along Skidmore have also been strengthened.

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234 Community Design Guidelines Appendix M OVERLOOK STATION: Employment Anchor New mixed-use development at this gateway station area strengthens the regional Kaiser medical and employment center by targeting services and needs for employees. New buildings have active ground floor uses facing Interstate Avenue, and some of the existing building edges have been improved. New development near the historic Kaiser Town Hall and the St. Stanislaus Church and Library enhances these cultural assets by developing complementary architectural transitions and incorporating new uses. There is a “festival street” on N. Failing Street between Interstate Avenue and I-5 that facilitates community events and strengthens the connection between the station platform and the N. Mississippi Avenue commercial district. Views and access into Overlook Park have been improved new development takes advantage of good views to downtown and the west hills.

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Community Design Guidelines 235 Appendices Community Design Guidelines Appendix M: Special Signs Along North Interstate Avenue

Alibi Viking Motel 4024 N. 6701 N. Interstate Interstate Ave. Ave.

Palms Motel 3801 N. Interstate Ave. Crown Motel 5226 N. Interstate Ave. Westerner Motel 4333 N. Interstate Ave. (removed in Spring 2008, currently in storage)

Interstate Lanes Nite Hawk 6049 N. 6423 N. Interstate Interstate Ave. Budget Motel Ave. 4739 N. Interstate Ave. Super Value Motel 5205 N. Interstate Ave.

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