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Appendix -Design Guidelines 3) Parking: Surface Lots and Structures A. SURFACE LOTS -should be designed as an integral feature of the over- all site plan and combine with buildings to create a unified overall site composition. 1. Parking areas should be planted -with shade trees at a minimum ratio of 1 tree for every 5 parking stalls; a ratio of 1 tree for every 3 parking stalls is recommended. 2. "Orchard" tree arrangement - In general, shade trees should be dis- tributed evenly throughout parking lots to provide shade, enhance appearance as seen from adjacent streets and properties, and screen views from nearby buildings. An "orchard" arrangement - i.e., regu- larly spaced grid - of trees is encouraged. This arrangement pro- vides more even distribution of vegetation and shade throughout the parking area. 3. Other non-typical planting approaches -are encouraged, including trellises, arbors with vines, and/or other elements that reduce the scale and visual impact of parking areas. These elements should be consistent in design and materials with principal building(s) and other site features, and complementary with parking area lighting. 4. The Perimeter of Parking Lots and Driveways -adjacent to streets and sidewalks shall be screened with an attractive ornamental low wall or ornamental fence. B. PARKING STRUCTURES -Though the exact location remains to be de- termined, aparking structure is recommended to accommodate relocated and needed additional BART parking. Regardless of its location, the struc- ture is likely to be relatively large and highly-visible from BART and ad- jacent properties. Development of other properties within the Strategy area (e.g., the Westlake Site) may also include parking structures. It is important that parking structures exhibit a level of design that is comple- mentary to the other forms of development envisioned for the area, and appear more like a building than a parking structure. 1. Automobile and Pedestrian Entrances -should be designed as dis- crete,highly visible architectural elements, with accenting roof forms, shaped openings, and special wall surface treatments. -A6- "Orchard" parking diagram.