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Appendix -Design Guidelines B. FACADE COMPOSITION -Buildings should have a defined base, a clear pattern of openings and surface features, a recognizable and distinctive main entrance, and an attractive roofline. C. BUILDING ENTRANCES -should be part of a clear entry sequence, extending from the public sidewalk to the private front door. The follow- ingdesign elements are recommended: 1. Stoops and/or Open Porches - should be provided at regular inter- va1s.The stoops shall be wide enough to make entries inviting. Open porches should have attractive bulkheads or balustrade railings and a roof that complements the pitch and materials of the main roof. 2. Stairs - should be boxed and framed by attractive stepped bulkhead walls orbalustrade railings. Bullnose treads are recommended. Open or floating" exterior stairs should not be used. ow Hed es Fences and/or Entry Gates - should be used to define 3. L g the edge between the public street and private property. 4. Ornamental Lighting - of porches and walks to highlight entrances and add security is encouraged. 5. Freestanding Landscape Elements -such as trellises, arbors, and special landscape materials that add character to yard spaces and/or accent the entry sequence are encouraged. D. BUILDING MATERIALS -Building materials shall behigh-quality, long- lasting, and durable. Examples include stucco or clapboard siding and the for roofs, and masonry, stone, or concrete panels for the building base E. WINDOWS -are an important element of facade composition and an indicator of overall building quality. 1. Composition -All windows within a building, large or small, should be related in operating type, proportions, or trim. Unifying architec- tural elements should be used, such as common sill or header lines. 2. Framing and Window Inset -Built-up sills and trim should be used to frame openings. Glass should be inset a minimum of 3" from the exterior wall and/or frame surface to add relief to the wall surface; this is especially important for stucco buildings. 3. Special Windows -such as bays and dormers should be used to add interest and a domestic character to the facade. F. ARCHITECTURAL STYLES -Historic styles characteristic of San Leandro's older neighborhoods are encouraged. These include: 1. Victorian -tall, box-like building shape; window bays form room volumes; prominent gable, hip, or flat roofs; vertical window pro- portions; ornamental porches, balustrades, trim moldings, cornices. The Best House on West Estudillo Street is an example of this style. 2. Craftsman/Bungalow -wide-gable roofline, deep eaves, prominent roof rafters/knee braces; large front porch, tapering porch columns; multi-pane windows, dormer windows; shingle, clapboard or stucco siding; porch arbors/trellises. 3. Mission/Spanish Revival -tile roof with low pitch; divided arched windows; stucco walls with surface relief; small to large front porch, wrought iron railings, arched vents. The Casa Peralta on West Estudillo Street is an example of this style. H. ACCESSORY STRUCTURESBtJILDINGS 1. General -Outbuildings should have architectural features (surface materials, trim, fenestration, roof materials, and color) derived from the main building. 2. Freestanding Garages -should be unobtrusive and preferably lo- cated at the rear of properties to minimize visual impact. a. Single-car garage doors -are strongly recommended, with win- dows,surface panels, and other forms of architectural detailing to reduce impact and scale. b. A maximum of five garage doors -may be lined up consec- utively; aminimum space of 5 feet shall be provided between each garage building or grouping of doors. c. Architectural forms and materials -should match those of the principal building. -A5-