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desired, stucco on masonry backup or a mechanically fastened system is required. 5. Heavier materials (brick, stone, split face CMU, finished concrete) shall be utilized below lighter materials (stucco, stone/brick veneer, cementitious fiberboard, metal panel, class curtain). 6. A minimum of 100% of each fagade excluding doors, windows, fascia, trim, handrails, guardrails, decks, columns, etc., shall be constructed of the appropriate exterior fagade materials listed in Section 6.03.2 above, Fascia, trim, columns, soffits, handrails, guardrails, decks, and other similar architectural details may be constructed of the appropriate limited accent materials listed in Section 6.03.2 above. 7. The exterior construction standards identified within this section shall be applicable to all exterior fagades on each building within the proposed development. The use of four (4) sided design will be utilized to provide an enhanced visual appeal to the surrounding properties. 8. All accessory structures shall be constructed in such a manner so as to be compatible in look, style, and materials as the primary structures on the project site. Alternative designs for accessory structures may utilize different styles and materials than the primary structure upon review and approval by the Director of Development Services and the Director of Development Services or his /her Designee, appealable to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 9. The following standards shall be specifically applicable to the retail and/or office use on Thorpe Lane and Warden Street fagade: a. The street level, retail and/or office use on the first floor, fagade shall be designed with a minimum of 50% glazing in clear glass to encourage pedestrian activity by providing stimulating storefronts that maintain and enhance the attractiveness of the street scene, display merchandise, seating areas, or activity inside the building. b. There shall be a clear visual definition between the street level (first floor) and the upper levels created through the use of different exterior materials. The upper levels shall be setback from the street level to provide fagade articulation and additional visual definition that clearly defines the mix of uses. c. Out -swing doors should be recessed so that the swing of the door does no interfere with the movement of pedestrians. Doors should be constructed so as to be no more than 75% and no less than 25% perfect clear glass. The use of wood as a construction material and multiple panes of glass is encouraged. d. Doorways shall be active and inviting to pedestrians. The placement of inactive doors, service doors, or doors used only for emergency egress is discouraged in these pedestrian areas. 10. The building design will incorporate Sustainable Design Standards utilizing high efficiency lighting fixtures, a variety of energy star rated appliances, double -paned low -E windows, occupancy sensors, day - lighting, low flow plumbing fixtures in residential unit and automatic shut -off fixtures in the non- 13