BDA Architecture and Planning, P.C. Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br />(7) Building Articulation <br />(7)(a) Articulation Requirement. To preclude large expanses of uninterrupted wall surfaces, exterior <br />elevations of buildings shall incorporate design features such as offsets, projections, balconies, <br />bays, windows, entries, porches, porticos, or similar elements. <br />1. Horizontal Surface. At least 2 of the design features outlined above shall be incorporated along <br />the horizontal face (side to side) of the structure, to be repeated at intervals of no more than 40 <br />feet. <br />2. Vertical Surface. At least 2 of the design features outlined above shall be incorporated along the <br />vertical face (top to bottom) of the structure, to be repeated at intervals of no more than 25 feet. <br />(7)(b) When offsets and projections are used to fulfill articulation requirements, the offset or <br />projection shall vary from other wall surfaces by a minimum of 2 feet. Such changes in plane shall <br />have a minimum width of 6 feet. <br />(7)(c) Individual and common entry ways shall be articulated by roofs, awnings, or porticos. <br />(7)(d) Criteria for Adjustment. Adjustments to the standards in this subsection may be made, <br />based on criteria of EC 9.8030(8)(b). <br />9.8030(8)(b) Building Articulation. The requirements set forth in EC 9.5500(7) may be adjusted if <br />the proposed building design: <br />1. Utilizes architectural masses, features or details to distinguish elements of the building. <br />2. Defines entryways in appropriate scales. <br />SB 1537 Adjustment Response: The Coleman consistently uses offsets, projections, openings <br />(window / door) to articulate the facades. Porches / canopies are used at all three primary entrances <br />and entrances within the fenced courtyards to define entrances at a pedestrian scale. Circulation is <br />expressed with vertical bands of panel siding down to the ground floor while units are clad with a <br />mix of panel and lap siding. A verticality is expressed at the facades of the building by connecting <br />the window openings at floors 2 – 4. The base of the building is consistently clad with lap siding and <br />separated from the top three floors with a continuous horizontal band <br /> <br />9.6105 Bicycle Parking Standards. <br />(3) Long Term Bicycle Parking Location and Security. <br />3 (b) Long term bicycle parking required in association with a multiple-family residential use shall <br />be provided in a well-lighted, secure location sheltered from precipitation, and within a convenient <br />distance of an entrance to the residential unit. A secure location is defined as one in which the <br />bicycle parking is provided outside the residential unit within: <br />2. A lockable room serving multiple dwelling units with racks complying with space standards at <br />EC 9.6105(2);