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Entry ~ it Closed shades on windows and door along sidewalk make entry ambiguous. Entry. Store entrances activate the street. Today, many stores in the downtown, particularly along E. 14th Street and Hays Street, have "turned their backs" on the main street, with entrances facing the rear parking lot. For an economically viable and vibrant streetscape, storefront en- trances should face onto the main street. Combined with on-street parking, street-facing storefronts make an easily understood, tradi- tional downtown pattern. Second- ary rear entrances are to be encour- aged for service and easy access to the stores from the parking areas. However, certain retail uses require Clear recessed entry with special paving, and flanked by large display windows. a single point of access and control. All entries should be clearly ar- ticulated by architecture and signage. Main Entrances Existing structures which have altered their facilities to only accom- modate rear parking lot entry, should reinstall front entrances along the street. All entries should be clearly marked and framed with architec- tural elements and/or special mate- rials and color. Renovate and restore doors and glazing whenever possible. If it is necessary to replace doors, be cer- San Leandro Downtown Plan & Urban Design Guidelines Oetober 2000 fain to choose a size, scale, and ma- terial appropriate to the building. Existing recessed entrances should be maintained. Special file or paving in these areas should be restored, repaired or replaced as needed. Recessed entries are recom- mended in new construction. Spe- cial paving is recommended in these areas as it identifies an individual storefront, and adds to the grain of the downtown. Paving could be tile, brick or colored/textured concrete to differentiate it from the adjacent sidewalk. Corner entrances should be page G7 Corner entry with rich materi- als, special building lighting, and entry alcove.