COMMUNITY DESIGN GUIDEBOOK FENTON CARY, NORTH CAROLINA OCTOBER 16, 2017
PROJECT TEAM Developer: COLUMBIA DEVELOPMENT PO Box 6425 Raleigh, NC 27628 Land use Counselors: Parker Poe 301 Fayetteville Street #1400 Raleigh, NC 27601 Architecture/Planning: Wakefield Beasley & Associates 5200 Avalon Boulevard Alpharetta, GA 30 Land use Consultant: Glenda S. Toppe & Associates PO Box 30725 Raleigh, NC 27622 Planning/Landscape Architecture/Civil Engineering: The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. 2905 Meridian Parkway Durham, NC 27713 Governing Body: Town of Cary, North Carolina 316 N. Academy Street Cary, NC 27513
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction Page 4 2. Architecture/Buildings Pages 5-7 3. Temporary Retail Page 7 4. Specialty/Temporary Uses Page 8 5. Village Lane Pages 9-11 Hardscape Site Furnishings Lighting Screening 6. Right-of-Way Landscaping Page 12 Trinity Road Quinard Road 7. Landscape Design Page 13 8. Gathering & Open Space Pages 14-15 9. Signage Pages 16-18 Streetlight Banners Commercial Tenant Signs Wayfinding Signs Electronic Reader Boards 10. Public Art Page 19
INTRODUCTION Design Guidebook Intent Statement Purpose The purpose of this Design Guidebook is to establish the approved parameters for development by illustrating the character, type and relationship of design elements, and the sense of place intended to be created. The pictures and descriptions are included as conceptual examples of the types of elements the developer envisions for the overall project. The materials, architectural features, signage, fixtures, and landscape features depicted herein are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive examples of such design elements. Instead, these guidelines are intended to promote variability and flexibility in order to achieve the overall goal of creating a unique sense of place. Nothing represented by the photographs and descriptions are required elements, but substantial similarity with such illustrations is required, as described below. Combinations substantially similar to one or more of these examples are allowed, and variations of the themes or subthemes within the site is encouraged. Intent The intent of the elements depicted is to illustrate an overall sense of place within the development while providing and encouraging flexibility to create variations within different areas or uses. The overall design concept is to create a vibrant and sophisticated environment that invites visitors and residents to explore and linger throughout. Procedure At the time of development plan review, aspects of the project will be reviewed and approved if they are substantially similar to those presented in this Design Guidebook, as determined by the Planning Director or his or her designee. Unless otherwise addressed in the Preliminary Development Plan, design-related aspects that are not pictured in this Design Guidebook nor substantially similar to features depicted in this Design Guidebook shall be subject to all requirements of the Land Development Ordinance, Cary Appearance Manual, and other applicable laws, standards, policies, and guidelines Page 4
ARCHITECTURE/BUILDINGS DESIGN INTENT The design concept for the project encourages a variety of individual tenants, uses, architectural styles and applications that blend to produce a harmonious feel throughout the development. Each building will be designed to present itself in as distinguished and appealing way, consistent with the overall design of the development. Each retail store's character plays a role in developing a special setting within the development. Visitors and residents will enjoy a sense of discovery of unique places to eat, shop and spend time The design of the office, residential and hospitality components of the project will also bring character and diversity to the project. Each building will include a sophistication of style, character and design that accentuates the individual use of each building while weaving an overall blended fabric that speaks to unique amenities, beautiful architecture and thoughtfully designed community gathering spaces Page 5
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ARCHITECTURE/BUILDINGS Page 7
TEMPORARY RETAIL TEMPORARY RETAIL As with any large mixed-use development, there will be future phases of the property that will be prepared for development and remain vacant for a period of time until a user is identified. To activate these spaces, the project will incorporate a variety of temporary retail uses as illustrated here. These uses would be removed as development proceeds. Page 7
SPECIALTY/TEMPORARY USES SPECIALTY/TEMPORARY USES This development will offer a wide variety of temporary and seasonal events throughout the year. These events may include food trucks, temporary outdoor dining venues, and creative retail points of sale. These images are intended to represent the eclectic nature of such temporary uses. If a temporary use permit is required to operate these functions, it will be attained from the Town of Cary. Page 8
VILLAGE LANE The following images represent the character and level of finish that will be incorporated along the Village Lane within the project. The actual site furnishings, lighting and paving materials will vary, however the quality of the finished product with be substantially similar to these images. Page 9
VILLAGE LANE Page 10
VILLAGE LANE Page 11
RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPE The following images represent the character and level of landscaping that will be incorporated within the right-of-way along Trinity Road and Quinard Road. The cross-section of the streets may vary, but the level of landscaping will be substantially similar to these images. Page 12
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Plantings shall provide seasonal color, year round presence and a variety of textures. Plantings shall typically be protected by curb, fence and/or other type of border. Planter pots may be used as accents, along with living walls. Native and adaptable plants shall also be used for assurance of landscape success. Page 13
GATHERING & OPEN SPACE Seasonality, events, type/intention of use and microclimates shall drive design to assure a myriad of public and intimate spaces are created. Balancing hardscape and landscape based on use and location shall help intensity of maintenance and aide in longevity/durability of spaces. Page 14
GATHERING & OPEN SPACE Open spaces shall provide flexibility, safety, promote diverse uses and framed by decorative hardscape and/or landscape. Accents, art/sculpture, furniture, and/or specialty features shall be incorporated to individualize space, provide comfortability and attract users. Page 15
SIGNAGE Overall development signage shall provide consistency and continuity so project bounds are understood. Wayfinding signage shall utilize similar materials, incorporate accents in keeping with project brand and/or promote architectural aesthetics within the development. Page 16
SIGNAGE A variety of styles and types of signage shall be incorporated to promote the overall development and individual tenants, however all shall be relevant to the style of architecture to which the signage is complementing or acknowledging. Page 17
SIGNAGE Page 18
PUBLIC ART The project will provide, a minimum, of 5 pieces of art within the development. A minimum of two art pieces will be included in the first two phases of the project. Public art may be compatible to styles seen but actual art pieces may vary significantly, however the quality will be substantially similar images provided. Page 19