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kalamazoo
WHAT IS THE COMMUNITYTRYING TO ACCOMPLISH?
GUIDELINES vs. ORDINANCE
• Kalamazoo = guidelines• Adopted by RESOLUTION• Not as stringent as an ordinance• Can be easily modified• More flexibility• Open to challenges, charges of
subjectivity
Kalamazoo’s Design Guidelines
• Downtown– Adopted March, 2005– Resolution & Ordinance
• Riverfront Development Target Area– Adopted July, 2006– Resolution & Ordinance
SITE PLAN REVIEWIN KALAMAZOO
• Reviewed and approved administratively – Permitted uses
• Committee of staff from departments• Pros & Cons• Design review is part of the site plan
review process
Appointed by City Manger and DDA Director•Downtown Design Review Coordinator (city staff)
•DDA Representative (DKI staff)•Downtown Property Owner•Architect•Downtown Project Review Committee Member
meet weekly on Tuesdays (as necessary) at City Hall
meet with applicant
quorum required for approvals
written recommendations provided within 48 hours to site plan review committee
appeals go to the Planning Commission
To be utilized by architects, developers and property owners for projects within
downtown
Encourage new construction, building rehabilitation, and streetscape projects to create a dynamic and vibrant downtown.
The City of Kalamazoo encourages creativity and inventiveness in building
reuse and new construction as well as the preservation of key architectural features
that define our downtowndowntown.
Celebrate the Kalamazoo of yesterday and today, while looking to tomorrow
Create a setting for social, cultural and environmental awareness and enjoyment
Create new kinds of urban districts that integrate workplace, housing, transportation,
retail, and cultural amenities
Protect and leverage existing assets within downtown Kalamazoo
Define a hierarchy of streets and pedestrian linkages that bind the city
together
Utilize existing styles as design vocabulary to unify the built environment
Celebrate the arts, entertainment and culture of the people of Kalamazoo and
their diversity of thought, taste and interest
Enhance Kalamazoo’s sense of place
A variation in process
A deeper study of the existing built environment prior to façade development
An understanding of the DDRC process as it relates to new or existing buildings and the
streetscape / façade portions of each project.
Project proposal submitted
to City staff
City & DDA staff review project
Tier leveldetermined
City / DDA staffprepare
recommendation for DDRC approval
DDRC recommendsApproval
Conditional ApprovalDenial
Site Plan ReviewApproval
Conditional ApprovalDenial
tier oneSTAFF REVIEW
existing buildingsfacade design
storefronts, windows, cornices, balconies, painting, etc.
mechanical equipmentDumpsters, telecom equipment, heating/cooling devices, etc.
demolition of secondary structuresstreetscape
building / sidewalk signscourtyards / rooftopssidewalk cafeslandscaping / fencingawnings / canopieslighting
tier twoCOMMITTEE REVIEW
existing buildingsfacade design
exterior restorationdemolition of primary structures
new buildingsnew construction
additionsstand-alone buildings
streetscapeparking lots / structures
public open spacesparksstreetscape areas
scale
massing
height
flexibility of use
design compatibility
width
composition
primary façade
secondary façade
windows
cornices / rooftops
street relationship
circulation
external utilities
continuity of street frontagepedestrian oriented usescompatible setback building placement in relation to the lot linebuilding form (attached or detached) in relation to its locationcirculationexternal utilities
• signage• awnings, canopies &
marquees• exterior light fixtures• private open spaces• public open space
used privately• planter boxes• street furniture
• street lighting• public art• landscaping • sidewalks• intersections• amenity strips• parking
©Jeff Daly
©Jeff Daly
Lessons Learned So Far
• Be clear about what you’re trying to achieve• Give examples• Be flexible• Educate public about what it is, what it is not• Use other tools to regulate issues such as
historic preservation, demolitions• Plan for staffing impacts• Insist on excellence for your community
WHAT IS THE COMMUNITYTRYING TO ACCOMPLISH?
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