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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 265-17 - DMCDesignGuidelines RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester that the City adopt the Destination Medical Center Design Guidelines. A copy of the Guidelines is attached. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2017. ___________________________________ PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL ATTEST: __________________________ CITY CLERK APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2017. ________________________________ MAYOR OF SAID CITY (Seal of the City of Rochester, Minnesota) Res15\\Adopt\\DMC DesignGuide Rochester Destination Medical Center District JUNE 5, 2017ADOPTED Design Guidelines Contents 01 0002 Introduction Guidelines and Standards AcknowledgmentsVision for the Future A. Downtown District Executive SummaryBackground and History Purpose of the Guidelines A.01 Create a Safe, Inviting and Organization of the Guidelines Connected Public Realm Implementation A.02 Enhance Connections to Nature and Natural Systems A.03 Establish District and Sub-district Identity A.04 Strengthen Gateways A.05 Establish Signature Open Spaces A.06 Reuse and Restore Buildings A.07 Infuse the City with Public Art A.08 Develop Mixed Use Neighborhoods A.09 Promote Urban Agriculture A.10 Create District Parking A.11 Create Sustainable Community Infrastructure A.12 Create a Healthy Community DRAFT 2 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Contents 03 Appendices and References App A. Previous Guidelines and Standards B. Streets and CorridorsC. Individual Sites and Buildings App B. Project Review Checklist B.01 Design Streets for PedestriansC.01 Design Buildings to Establish Sense List of Figures B.02 Design Streets for Bicycles of Urban Enclosure References B.03 Design Streets for Mass TransitC.02 Design Tall Buildings to Preserve B.04 DSunlight, Comfort and Views B.05 Design Safe Multimodal IntersectionsC.03 Contribute to a Vibrant Streetscape B.06 Establish the Urban ForestC.04 Promote Quality and Permanence in B.07 Develop Sustainable Water Development Management StrategiesC.05 Design for Coherency B.08 Design Smart StreetsC.06 Design for Flexibility and Adaptability B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and for Future Use Adaptability for Future UsesC.07 Create Spaces for Collaboration B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, SubwayC.08 Meet Sustainable and Healthy LevelsBuilding Design Standards B.11 Types of Streets and CorridorsC.09 Connect to District Systems B.12 Application to Typical Right-Of-WayC.10 Design Roofs for Visual Impact and Sustainability DRAFT C.11 Design Parking Structures to Enhance Pedestrian Realm C.12 Make Parking Structures Adaptable to Future Uses Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 3 Section I Section Title 4 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Acknowledgments This report was developed with support We also appreciate the guidance and review Minnesota Design Center Project Team from the City of Rochester. Many people provided by Richard Freese, Director of Public provided input and review of portions of this Works for the City of Rochester, and the Public John Carmody document. Senior Fellow-Project Manger Project Steering Committee We are also grateful for the review and input Bob Close Mitzi Baker, AICPprovided by the Committee for Urban Design Senior Research Fellow Director(CUDE), the Rochester Area Builders, the Rochester-Olmsted Planning DepartmentRochester chapter of the American Institute Bruce Jacobson of Architects, The Rochester Conservancy, and Senior Research Fellow Terry A. Spaeth, AICPother community groups. Redevelopment DirectorJoseph Hang City of RochesterIt is important to acknowledge that this set Research Fellow of guidelines is built on the work of many Elissa Brown Planning & Policy Division Supervisor guidelines and standards for urban areas. In Research Fellow Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department particular, this work draws on these models: Tom Fisher Lisa M. ClarkeBoston Complete Streets Design Guidelines, Director DirectorCity of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 2013. Destination Medical Center-EDAThe Minnesota Design Center (MDC) at the Central City Fundamental Design Guidelines, University of Minnesota addresses urban Patrick SeebCity of Portland, Portland, OR, 2003.issues in the Twin Cities region and beyond, Economic Development and Placemakinghelping communities realize opportunities Destination Medical Center-EDARiver District Design Guidelines, City of in their built and natural environment that Portland, Portland, OR, 2008.stimulate economic prosperity, encourage Mitchell Abelnsocial vitality, and enhance human and Economic Development Tall Building Design Guidelines, City of environmental health. DRAFTDRAFT Destination Medical Center-EDAToronto, Toronto, Canada, 2013. The MDC is focused on providing Jenna Bowmancommunities with the tools and assistance Executive Director to plan and create cities that respond to 21st Rochester Downtown Alliancecentury challenges by using new approaches and technologies. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 5 Executive Summary Rochester: America’s City for Health Executive Summary the Destination Medical Center show, in very Health has always played a central role in the development of cities, and yet Americans that goal. These guidelines demonstrate how seemed to forget that when designing a set of health-oriented principles at the scale our cities after World War II. The sedentary, of a building, a site, a street, and a district auto-centric lifestyle that dominated can quickly transform a place and make it a urban and suburban living over the last 70 magnet to people all over the world wanting health, evident in the obesity epidemic, anywhere else. and environmental health, apparent in our changing climate. No city in the United These design guidelines reinforce the notion States has a better chance of demonstrating of health as a priority and a critical force in a healthier way forward than Rochester and the design of cities: creating safe and inviting it’s Destination Medical Center, aiming to be streets that reduce accidents; providing “America’s City for Health.”“third places” to gather that counter social isolation; instilling a sense of belonging by As with so many other health-related preserving and reusing the best buildings innovations that have emerged from from the past; prompting new ways of Rochester’s Mayo Clinic, the idea of a city thinking by integrating art into public places; that makes health – human and community increasing social and economic opportunities health, economic and environmental by developing mixed-use districts; enabling health – a centerpiece of its future urban agriculture to play a much greater development represents an internationally role in the production of locally-grown, healthy food; stimulating physical activity by and placemaking. An increasing number of designing for pedestrians; and developing the cities have begun to talk about “health in all urban forest and water access to improve the policies” and “health in all places,” but none of environment and create a more beautiful city. DRAFT them have the ability or the opportunity to make that a reality more than Rochester. Some still view urban design as a drag on the economy, as somehow hampering free- The Design Guidelines that the Design Center market activity. But these guidelines have at the University of Minnesota has developed the opposite goal and intent; they open up 6 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Executive Summary opportunities for private-sector activity by The previous planning documents all guideline which is a qualitative statement envisioning a public realm that will attract include some design guidelines for future with illustrations on how to achieve it. The a growing segment of the population that development in Downtown Rochester. The DMC district guidelines also have planning cares about health. Cities now compete in the problem is that they are not always consistent recommendations. The guidelines for streets global economy for wealth and talent, and with each other, they do not cover all relevant and buildings include design details which are the only way to compete successfully is to topics, and they are not clearly designated as more quantitative statements that may take have a strategy that no other city can match. requirements in the City Zoning Ordinance.the form of prescriptive requirements. In the case of Rochester, health provides that competitive edge and these guidelines will For these reasons, the City of Rochester has enlisted the Minnesota Design Center at the University of Minnesota to create this The Role of Design Guidelines comprehensive set of guidelines to help Downtown Rochester, Minnesota, is shape the growth of the DMC District. The anticipating a major transformation as the guidelines that follow are an assimilation Destination Medical Center takes shape in the and distillation of guidelines from previous coming decades. During this process, four documents. The guidelines also include a key aspirational goals have emerged:number of issues and innovative approaches Thriving Economynot directly addressed in the preceding Healthy Citydocuments. Sustainable City Vibrant Public RealmThe Rochester DMC District Design Guidelines are intended to be utilized in both the City’s To ensure meeting these goals while and DMC EDA’s project review process for managing rapid large scale change, clear development projects located within the design guidelines are an important tool.Destination Medical Center (DMC) District Boundary Area. Long a city with deep connections to the land, strong urban neighborhoods and home The Rochester DMC District Design Guidelines DRAFT to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, the City are divided into three major sections to be of Rochester has many assets. Rochester has also laid a strong foundation for good urban Streets and Corridors, and Individual Sites and planning with a number of excellent planning Buildings. Every guideline f or the DMC district, documents to guide the City’s growth. streets and buildings includes a performance Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 7 Section I Section Title DRAFT 8 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Section Title I Section 01 Introduction Vision for the Future Background and History Purpose of the Guidelines Organization of the Guidelines Implementation DRAFT Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 9 Introduction I Vision for the Future In 2013, the Destination Medical Center (DMC) Technology and innovation to support Vision for the Future was established in Rochester, Minnesota with globally competitive destination the following mission: The DMC Master Plan, released in April 2015, With Mayo Clinic at its heart, the addresses the following Core Focus Areas: Destination Medical Center (DMC) initiative will be the catalyst to position Health and wellness Rochester, Minnesota as the world’s Commercial research and technology premier destination center for health Retail, dining, entertainment, arts and and wellness, attracting people, culture investment and jobs to America’s Sports and recreation City for Health and supporting the Livable city (residential) economic growth of Minnesota and its Learning environment biosciences sector.Hospitality and conventions Transportation The DMC was created by the State of Minnesota in partnership with the City of Based on a review of the DMC Master Plan Rochester, Olmsted County, the Mayo Clinic and other planning documents for downtown and other community stakeholders. The Rochester, four key aspirational goals have y H m oe a n principles of the Destination Medical Center emerged that are the basis for the Rochester l o t c h E Commerical y are:DMC District Design Guidelines: Health & g Research & C n Wellness i Technology i t y v i r h Establish a bold and compelling vision for Thriving Economy Retail Dining T Transportation Entertainment Rochester and the DMCHealthy City Arts & Culture Sustain Rochester and Southeastern Sustainable City DMC Minnesota as a DMC and economic Vibrant Public Realm District engine for the State Sport &Hospitality & m l Conventions Recreation S A comprehensive strategy to drive a u e DRAFTDRAFTDRAFT s R economic development and investment t a c i LiveableLearning i l n A market driven framework and strategies b CityEnvironment a ub P l e t A dynamic and accessible urban core C n i a t r y b i V Develop mobility and transit solutions to support growth A model for sustainability Figure 1: Key aspirational goals for DMC Project 10 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Vision for the Future I Introduction 02 DMC Boundary 060301 04 05 01 Downtown Waterfront 02 Central Station DRAFT 03 “Heart of the City” 04 Discovery Square 05 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Recreation 06 Saint Mary’s Place Figure 2: DMC District and sub-districts Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 11 Introduction I Background and History Long a city with deep connections to the 2010 Downtown Rochester Master Plan Background and land, strong urban neighborhoods and home This governing master plan includes these to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, the City principles: History of Rochester has many assets. Rochester has also laid a strong foundation for good urban Create a vibrant, economically healthy planning. downtown that is walkable, livable and promotes human interaction Since 2009, Rochester has developed the a Create strong connections between number of excellent planning documents to major activity centers including the CBD, UMR, and the Mayo Clinic Promote mobility options that reduce Urban Village Overlay Zone Design dependency on automobiles Guidelines, 2009Create pedestrian friendly streets that Rochester 2nd Street Corridor Framework balance use by people and automobiles Plan, 2009Build upon historic buildings and Complete Streets Policy, 2009landmarks that contribute to Rochester’s Downtown Rochester Master Plan, 2010history and culture 3rd Street Conceptual Streetscape, July Establish a connected open space system 2014including the river DMC Master Plan, 2015Create strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces at street level, Development is also implemented through subway, and skyway the Rochester Zoning Ordinance and Land Develop buildings that engage the street, Development Manual. Two documents are shape the civic realm and minimize particularly important in terms of guiding the energy use planning of the DMC District: the Downtown Rochester Master Plan (2010) and the DMC Master Plan (2015). DRAFT 12 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Background and History I Introduction 2015 DMC Master Plan The Destination Medical Center Master Plan provides a dramatic, overarching vision for the growth of Rochester over the next 20 years. The DMC Master Plan, released in April 2015, builds on previous plans and manuals. Together, these planning documents share a vision for a much more livable and inviting downtown Rochester, with an active and inspiring core surrounded by new and revitalized urban neighborhoods with safer, calmer, greener streets, active uses along sidewalks, an ample and well connected series of spaces and places to enjoy, enhanced connections to nature, and a more resilient and sustainable city. City of Rochester Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Manual DRAFT Ordinance No. 2785 Effective January 1, 1992 Updated March 10, 2015 Figure 3: Previous planning documents for downtown Rochester Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 13 Introduction I Purpose of the Guidelines The previous planning documents all The scope of work for the MDC to assist Purpose of the include some design guidelines for future Rochester with developing design guidelines development in Downtown Rochester. The and/or standards for the downtown area Guidelines problem is that they are not always consistent includes the following tasks: with each other, they do not cover all relevant topics and they are not clearly designated as Task 1: Review existing planning documents, requirements in the City Ordinances. project scope and deliverables. For these reasons, the City of Rochester has Task 2: Through stakeholder engagement, enlisted the Minnesota Design Center at the University of Minnesota to create this priorities that need to be considered in comprehensive set of guidelines to help the built environment and urban design. shape the growth of the DMC District. The Task 3: Develop district and project scale guidelines that follow are an assimilation and guidelines for development that distillation of guidelines from each of the support the City’s Downtown Master documents, to be approved and utilized by Plan, the DMC Plan, and assist in the the City as evaluative tools as changes occur implementation of priorities. in the DMC Study Area. The guidelines also Task 4: Assist in implementing the vision by include a number of issues and innovative developing a project review process to approaches not directly addressed in the ensure projects align with the guidelines. preceding documents. Some of the provisions contained in Section C (Individual Sites Guidelines will include the following: and Buildings) are to be incorporated as requirements in the City Zoning Ordinance.the DMC Development Plan boundary area, based upon the various street The MDC work is intended to support and projects that contribute to a dynamic and for both the downtown core area and DRAFTDRAFT vibrant downtown. An important goal of the other areas located within the DMC this work is to communicate the guideline Boundary area. city process and policy.would be applicable to Incentive and Restricted Development projects under the provisions of the Rochester Zoning Ordinance & Land Development Manual. 14 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Purpose of the Guidelines I Introduction M D C W O MASTER PLANNING R 5 K 4 S C O 1. IDENTIFY ISSUES P 6 E 3 2. EVALUATE CONDITIONS 3. UNDERSTAND NEEDS 4. EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES 5. DEVELOP MASTER PLAN 7 2 TOOLS 6. SYNTHESIZE PREVIOUS WORK 8 7. DEVELOP DESIGN GUIDELINES 1 IMPLEMENTATION 8. DEVELOP ORDINANCES BASED ON 9 GUIDELINES 9. APPLY TO PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS 10. APPLY TO INDIVIDUAL PROJECT REVIEWS 1 0 DRAFT Figure 4: Rochester DMC Planning and Implementation Process Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 15 Introduction I Organization of the Guidelines The Rochester Destination Medical Organization of the Center District Design Guidelines provide The guidelines are applicable to the streets adjacent to their property. In this section, the Guidelines formats. The guidelines are divided into three Performance Guideline is followed by Design Details. scales: The Individual Sites and Buildings Guidelines 02A Downtown Districtare intended mainly for individual property 02B Streets and Corridorsowners where applicable to their property. 02C Individual Sites and BuildingsIn this case, the Performance Guideline is followed by Design Details. borders of the DMC District. Some of the guidelines represent minimum standards to be included in the Rochester All guidelines begin with Background, Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Relation to Goals, and Performance Guideline Manual. Other may be linked to incentives sections. The goals are the four major goals (see following section). of the DMC: Thriving Economy, Healthy City, Sustainable City and Vibrant Public Realm. Appendix A provides a comparative survey of The performance guideline is a clear statement the existing guidelines from various planning describing the intended outcome of the documents. These are the source material for guideline. Performance guidelines require some of the guidelines in this document. the design review process.Appendix B includes a checklist of Project Review Criteria. The intended audience for the Downtown District Guidelines is the City of Rochester, the DRAFT addition to the Performance Guideline, each District-scale guideline includes Planning Recommendations. The Streets and Corridors Guidelines are intended for planning and public works 16 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Organization of the Guidelines I Introduction 040607 01 02 03 05 0910 08 01 Section 02 Guideline Number 03 Guideline Title 04 Background 05 Relation to Goals DRAFT 06 Performance Guideline 07 Guideline Example 08 Design Details 09 Graphic example 10 Illustrative example Figure 5: Organization of the guidelines Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 17 Introduction I Implementation Uses of Design Guidelines The Performance Guidelines are qualitative Implementation The Rochester Destination Medical Center statements with illustrations on how to District Design Guidelines will be utilized in a achieve them. The Design Details are more number of ways: quantitative statements in the form of prescriptive requirements. on the expectations of the City and DMC-Both the Performance Guidelines and the EDA. This is done as early as possible in Design Details will be considered in the the planning and design of any proposed project review process for providing a density project. private development projects submitted to the City and/or DMC-EDA for approval . The Table on the facing page shows which guidelines are recommended for adoption and projects in the public realm that are into the Zoning Ordinance. Once approved done by the City.by the City, these will be mandatory and must be met by the project as part of its land the DMC-EDA.use / zoning approval. The other guidelines will be considered for those projects seeking up research on whether the guidelines are Restricted or Incentive Development zoning City or DMC. All guidelines appropriate to a Project Review Process project should be considered in its design. The Rochester DMC District Design Guidelines are intended to be utilized in both the City’s and DMC EDA’s project review process for development projects located within the Destination Medical Center (DMC) Plan DRAFT Boundary Area. The Rochester DMC District Design Guidelines have two components: (1) planning and design Performance Guidelines f or the DMC district, streets and buildings , and (2) Design Details for streets and buildings. 18 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Implementation I Introduction Recommended May Be Used to Should Be Considered for Ordinance Evaluate Incentives Where Applicable A. Downtown District A.01 Create a Safe, Inviting and Connected Public Realm O O A.02 Enhance Connections to Nature and Natural Systems O O A.03 Establish District and Sub-district Identity O O A.04 Strengthen Gateways O O A.05 Establish Signature Open Spaces O O A.06 Reuse and Restore Buildings O O A.07 Infuse the City with Public Art O O A.08 Develop Mixed Use Neighborhoods O O A.09 Promote Urban Agriculture O O A.10 Create District Parking O O A.11 Create Sustainable Community Infrastructure O O A.12 Create a Healthy Community O O B. Streets and Corridors B.01 Design Streets to Accommodate Pedestrians O O B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Bicycles O O B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate Mass Transit O O B.04 D B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections B.06 Establish the Urban Forest O O B.07 Develop Sustainable Water Management Strategies O O B.08 Design Smart Streets O O B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Adaptability for Future Uses O O B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway Levels O O C. Individual Sites and Buildings C.01 Design Buildings to Establish Sense of Urban Enclosure O O C.02 Design Tall Buildings to Preserve Sunlight, Comfort and Views O O O DRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFT C.03 Contribute to a Vibrant Streetscape O O C.04 Promote Quality and Permanence in Development O O C.05 Design for Coherency O O C.06 Design for Flexibility and Adaptability for Future Use O O C.07 Create Spaces for Collaboration O O C.08 Meet Sustainable and Healthy Building Design Standards O O C.09 Connect to District Systems O O C.10 Design Roofs for Visual Impact and Sustainability O O C.11 Design Parking Structures to Enhance Pedestrian Realm O O C.12 Make Parking Structures Adaptable to Future Uses O O Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 19 Section I Section Title DRAFT 20 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Section Title I Section 02 Guidelines and Standards A. Downtown District B. Streets and CorridorsC. Individual Sites and Buildings A.01 Create a Safe, Inviting and B.01 Design Streets for PedestriansC.01 Design Buildings to Establish Sense Connected Public RealmB.02 Design Streets for Bicycles of Urban Enclosure A.02 Enhance Connections to B.03 Design Streets for Mass TransitC.02 Design Tall Buildings to Preserve Nature and Natural SystemsB.04 DSunlight, Comfort and Views A.03 Establish District and B.05 Design Safe Multimodal IntersectionsC.03 Contribute to a Vibrant Streetscape Sub-district Identity B.06 Establish the Urban ForestC.04 Promote Quality and Permanence in A.04 Strengthen GatewaysB.07 Develop Sustainable Water Development A.05 Establish Signature Open SpacesManagement StrategiesC.05 Design for Coherency A.06 Reuse and Restore BuildingsB.08 Design Smart StreetsC.06 Design for Flexibility and Adaptability A.07 Infuse the City with Public ArtB.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and for Future Use A.08 Develop Mixed Use NeighborhoodsAdaptability for Future UsesC.07 Create Spaces for Collaboration A.09 Promote Urban AgricultureB.10 Connect Street, Skyway, SubwayC.08 Meet Sustainable and Healthy A.10 Create District ParkingLevelsBuilding Design Standards A.11 Create Sustainable CommunityB.11 Types of Streets and CorridorsC.09 Connect to District Systems Infrastructure B.12 Application to Typical Right-Of-WayC.10 Design Roofs for Visual Impact and A.12 Create a Healthy CommunitySustainability DRAFT C.11 Design Parking Structures to Enhance Pedestrian Realm C.12 Make Parking Structures Adaptable to Future Uses Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 21 Section I Section Title 22 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Section Title I Section 02A Downtown District A.01 Create a Safe, Inviting and Connected Public Realm A.02 Enhance Connections to Nature and Natural Systems A.03 Establish District and Sub-district Identity A.04 Strengthen Gateways A.05 Establish Signature Open Spaces A.06 Reuse and Restore Buildings A.07 Infuse the City with Public Art A.08 Develop Mixed Use Neighborhoods A.09 Promote Urban Agriculture A.10 Create District Parking A.11 Create Sustainable Community Infrastructure A.12 Create a Healthy Community Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 23 Downtown District I A.01 BackgroundPlanning Recommendations A.01 A successful urban environment is inevitably Identify prime destinations (civic, underpinned by a beautiful, safe, and linked medical, private, recreational) and public realm. A connected public realm also establish optimum linkages between means maintaining views of corridors and them. If a project lies along a prime Create a Safe, Inviting and landmarks that help people navigate through linkage, development of the public realm Connected Public Realm the city. Downtown Rochester is fortunate should reinforce urban connectivity. to have excellent “bones” with the Zumbro Develop a “toolbox” of strategies pattern of streets and blocks, and green, leafy to enhance pedestrian safety neighborhoods surrounding the core of the throughout the core and surrounding city. neighborhoods. Each appropriate project should use the toolbox to strengthen a Relation to Goals safe, inviting and connected public realm. A connected public realm encourages walking and enhances the public realm, two The urban landscape plays a key role in primary goals for the city.creating an inviting public realm. Both public and private sector development projects should include a full range of landscape treatments, from street trees to stormwater planters to containerized planters, vines on trellises and ground Performance Guideline covers where appropriate. Use of native Reinforce Rochester’s compact urban form plants is strongly recommended to and existing pattern of streets and blocks and enhance the native ecosystem. strengthen safe and vibrant linkages between destinations. DRAFTDRAFT lighting, permeable paving) for use with new and renovated projects to create a 21st century urban community. 24 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.01 I Downtown District Expand the identity of City parks to include linear parks, alleys, promenades, greenways, etc. and connect them to prime destinations. Look for opportunities to preserve existing views and view corridors, and open new views of landmark buildings and features where possible. To maintain visual connections, discourage buildings from locating over or across a public street or alley. Assess the impact of skyways which skyways are constructed, make them as transparent as possible. DRAFT Figure 6: A successful public realm should include connected and beautiful places. Boston Commons, Boston MA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 25 Downtown District I A.02 BackgroundPlanning Recommendations A.02 Rochester has always been a community With all development — private and connected to and embedded in the public sector, including new structures surrounding natural landscape. Previous and improved streets — reinforce the planning documents mention the importance urban forest through tree planting and Enhance Connections to of establishing a “greener” city, to strengthen urban landscaping that employs state- Nature and Natural Systems the city’s historic connection to the Zumbro of-the-art strategies to establish and River and the natural landscape surrounding support a thriving tree canopy. the urban core. With every private sector development, Relation to Goals determine the project’s role in reinforcing Physical and visual connections to Rochester’s connections to the Zumbro River and the natural landscape encourage walking and surrounding landscape. If appropriate, enhance the public realm, two primary goals establish new or reinforce existing links for the city.from the core to the river by enhancing the public realm. Performance Guideline For waterfront and nearby sites, develop Strengthen viewsheds to the natural strategies to engage with the river, landscape surrounding the City through careful siting of new buildings, minimizing back into the community from the river. interruptions to distant views due to skyways or building locations. Preserve and enhance Require each development (public sector visual linkages to the Zumbro River and or private sector) to identify its role in the natural landscape surrounding downtown.larger recreational system of Rochester. If appropriate, the project should interconnect recreational and commuter bike and walking trails to allow urban DRAFTDRAFT dwellers to easily and safely get into the surrounding landscape (and vice versa). Every new and renovation project should develop and strengthen the 26 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.02 I Downtown District “green system” within downtown — urban forest; storm water management; generation of clean energy. Research shows that the use of native to local ecosystems, aiding pollinating insects and reducing the likelihood of invasive plants to become established in the community. Use of native plants is recommended wherever feasible as a key component to enhance natural systems within the DMC District. DRAFT Figure 7: Rochester’s public realm should connect to nature and natural systems. Boston Commons, Boston MA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 27 Downtown District I A.03 Background For each of the sub-districts, the story is A.03 Within the DMC District, there are six much the same. Understanding what makes the sub-district special and capitalizing on those strengths will help each to reach its full Downtown Waterfront potential. Previous planning documents all Establish District and Central Station Sub-district Identity “Heart of the City”characterizing the various districts in the city Discovery Squareand emphasizing their distinct qualities. University of Minnesota-Rochester and Recreation Relation to Goals Saint Mary’s PlaceEstablishing district and sub-district identity enhances the public realm, a primary goal for Each sub-district has unique assets; they the city. should be reinforced and celebrated in a and location within the city. For example, Discovery Square, on the edge of downtown Performance Guideline City, is intended to be an “intellectual Establish sub-district identity to help people community commons,” a place where understand the diverse qualities of the start-up, entrepreneurial businesses can City, while also reinforcing orientation and establish themselves and interact with one another, formally and spontaneously. Historic building stock for start-up businesses. They also provide the type of environment within which young talented professionals like to work. New buildings also need to DRAFTDRAFT encourage innovative businesses to put down roots in Rochester. 28 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.03 I Downtown District Planning Recommendations Create an informative but understated Bring more cache to individual districts street sign system that states within the City through public-private neighborhood identity beneath the street partnerships.name, much as major cities like Toronto have successfully implemented. previous planning and identify essential Develop an identity, graphics and signage qualities that comprise each district.for each sub-district. Develop a consistent vocabulary of design elements for the Develop a matrix for each sub-district public realm including street furniture, that evaluates and prioritizes the lighting, materials and a planting plan. potential of existing building stock for Incorporate graphics and signage into for new development. system. Provide incentives within each sub- district and partner with owners and developers to restore/adapt old building typologies that meet the needs of emerging companies in Rochester and their employees. open spaces and parks and other components of the public realm for each district. Every new development project (public or private) should support the DRAFT Figure 8: Establishing district and sub-district identity can help celebrate the unique places in Rochester. Little Italy, Montreal, Canada Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 29 Downtown District I A.04 BackgroundPerformance Guideline A.04 Transitions between sub-districts of the city Develop a city “palette of materials” for are important for a number of reasons. In transition between districts. The city should gateways also provide an opportunity to determine how the palette is best applied Strengthen Gateways within transitional zones before applying it should be evident but understated. It is not to upcoming projects. Create understated necessary to have large arches or monuments transitions from district to district using visual to distinguish one place from another. It is cues like landscaping, lighting, building preferable to allow components of the public character and setbacks. In some cases, well- realm — landscaping, lighting, character of designed but understated vertical elements buildings and other visual cues — to subtly such as pylons or monuments may be but clearly indicate the transition from, for appropriate; in others, tree groves or light example, a proposed new neighborhood like clusters may be more appropriate. The Downtown Waterfront (“The Gardens”) to the area surrounding Central Park/Transit Plaza. Relation to Goals Strengthening gateways enhances the public realm, a primary goal for the city. DRAFTDRAFT 30 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.04 I Downtown District Planning Recommendations With every project (e.g. street improvements or private development), determine whether the project lies within a “transitional zone” between districts. If a project does lie in a transitional zone, determine how the project can best work with adjacent properties or the surrounding public realm to reinforce the gateway concept (e.g. through enhanced landscaping, accent lighting, change in paving pattern, etc.) Use the city-developed palette as of project design and development. DRAFT Figure 9: A successful gateway can celebrate the transition from one district to another. Gateway near Pioneer Square, Seattle WA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 31 Downtown District I A.05 BackgroundPerformance Guideline A.05 Both the Downtown Rochester Master Plan Create an attractive, lively public realm and the Destination Medical Center Master by including signature public spaces in Plan recommend the development of new the form of parks and plazas. A signature signature open spaces throughout the city. park or plaza in the heart of each sub- Establish Signature While the recommendations for location, district is recommended as well as smaller Open Spaces character, function and scale vary from plan to plan, the underlying concepts of reinforcing including pocket parks and playgrounds. the city’s livability, enhancing recreational Design outdoor spaces for use in all seasons opportunities, and coupling signature by providing human comfort through open spaces with movement and district microclimate design. Design to accommodate personality are common to both plans. and provide space for informal gathering and Relation to Goals programmed events. A major park or plaza Establishing signature open spaces enhances can also play a key role in management of the public realm, a primary goal for the storm water and harvesting energy (solar, city. This guideline also supports a thriving wind). economy by creating public gathering spaces that are essential to economic activity. Public spaces support healthy living by enhancing social connectedness and physical activity, and they support diversity and equity by providing equal access for everyone. DRAFTDRAFT 32 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.05 I Downtown District Planning Recommendations Identify locations within the six DMC districts that provide unique opportunities to establish memorable, meaningful and accessible open spaces for public use. Encourage signature spaces on both public or private property. Establish criteria for developing publicly accessible spaces on private property. Create funding mechanisms dedicated to the purchase and development of key parcels for public use. Collaborative strategies should be explored. Promote the use of indigenous materials and landscapes when developing signature spaces throughout the DMC natural environments of southeast Minnesota. While physical designs contemporary), locally sourced materials including natural stone and native wood can bring added meaning to important spaces. DRAFT Figure 10: Creation of a signature open space strengthens district identity and is recommended in the center of each sub-district in the DMC District. Urban Plaza and Fountain, Boston MA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 33 Downtown District I A.06 BackgroundRelation to Goals A.06 In early 2017 the City adopted a list of Reusing and restoring buildings helps create Landmark, Potential Landmark, and a vibrant public realm by preserving the Challenged Landmark Properties with a historic character of the neighborhood and number of these being in the DMC District. In contributing to the district identity. It can also Reuse and Restore addition, the City has begun the process to contribute to a thriving economy by housing Buildings create a Downtown Landmark District to be local, diverse businesses and by creating completed by late 2017 which will encompass business incubator spaces. Sustainability and a number of buildings in the DMC District as resilience are supported because building well.material use is reduced with the reuse of existing structures. Preserving historic Even buildings that do not have historic structures can also support lifelong learning and design, art and culture by providing Adaptive reuse of older building stock artists and designers with stimulating places has numerous advantages: it retains the to live, learn, create, present, and sell their character and feel of the historic fabric of work. the community; it houses local businesses; it start-up businesses; it promotes sustainability, Performance Guideline Promote a more “authentic” and interesting less consumption of natural resources to urban character by retaining and adaptively update than does the construction of a new reusing historic building stock and using building.older building stock including warehouse and manufacturing structures for entrepreneurial “maker spaces” and local businesses where appropriate. DRAFTDRAFT 34 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.06 I Downtown District Planning Recommendations Incorporate the lists of Landmark, Potential Landmark, and Challenged Landmark Properties. These lists underpin the overall goals of preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse, and should be incorporated into planning activities. structures. Continue to develop programs for facade improvements to stabilize older buildings and improve their value and desirability. Provide economic incentives for business and landowners to invest in adapting older building stock to new uses. To assist in the reuse and restoration of buildings, plan to manage older, smaller buildings as assets which add to economic vitality, equity, density, and diversity of the downtown. DRAFT Figure 11: distinctive space for entrepreneurial start up businesses. Park Shops Adaptive Reuse, Raleigh NC Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 35 Downtown District I A.07 BackgroundPerformance Guideline A.07 Perhaps more than any single strategy, high Promote local, regional, national and quality public art can imbue a community international artists to infuse Rochester with world-class public art that celebrates the city’s city’s heritage, natural environment, revered history, culture and natural assets, making the Infuse the City with institutions and the people who live, work city an arts destination. Public Art and visit there. There are innumerable examples of cities that have embraced public art as part of their collective persona and have enriched the quality of their urban landscape, often attracting visitors from distant places. Planning Recommendations Rochester is a destination city, frequented by Support and expand public art advocacy visitors from afar; this underscores the added in Rochester. value that high-quality public art could bring to the community.Seek funding for an ongoing public art program that invites world-class artists Relation to Goals to establish temporary residencies in Infusing Rochester with public art enhances Rochester while creating iconic pieces for the public realm, a primary goal for the city. the city. Supporting design, art and culture recognizes the importance of the arts and design as a Promote the advancement of local artists. magnet for a creative, vibrant community. By emphasizing public arts in the city, a thriving Place rotating public art exhibits in economy based on research and innovation skyways and subways, in addition to integrates the work of artists and designers installations on the street. with the work of scientists and researchers. Consider establishing a world-class sculpture garden celebrating local and DRAFTDRAFT international artists. Require public art in both public and private development projects. 36 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.07 I Downtown District Figure 12: Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor, Millennium Park, Chicago IL DRAFT Figure 13:Figure 14: Successful public art can be highly interactive and attract people to signature spaces.Weatherdance Fountain by Andrea Myklebust and Fountain Plaza by Diedre Saunder, Silver Spring MDStanton Sears, Iowa City IA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 37 Downtown District I A.08 Background diversity by including and involving a broad A.08 With the development of the Destination range of user groups in the district. Diversity Medical Center, the City of Rochester is of housing types supports the goal of healthy anticipating a surge in new residents — living because community strength is created between 25,000 and 30,000 more people by through interaction and community members Develop Mixed Use 2030. Coupled with the national trend toward are not isolated for lack of resources. Neighborhoods more urban lifestyles by Baby Boomers, Millennial and non-traditional households, downtown Rochester is likely to see a dramatic change in character as it becomes relocating residents. Performance Guideline Promote a broader mix of uses in downtown Rochester. Create a mixed-use district through zoning changes and other tools to promote a being a heavily commuter-based workplace, broader mix of uses in downtown Rochester. many more residents will be able to walk, bike Create a mixed-use district including housing, or take local transit to work. This important retail, education, recreation, entertainment, transition suggests that as neighborhoods civic functions, business and research. The redevelop, it will be important to provide result is that people can live, work and play goods and services to new residents. Mixed-in the same neighborhood. All projects should contribute to the mixture of uses in downtown Rochester.the district as a whole even if the individual development has a single function. Ensure Relation to Goals that there is a mix of income levels, ages, Mixed-use development contributes to unit types and sizes in housing including creating vibrant public realm by creating opportunities for live/work units. the activity and excitement of a 24-hour city DRAFTDRAFT (which also increases safety). It also supports sustainability and resilience by contributing to reductions in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions for transportation. Mixed- use development also supports equity and 38 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.08 I Downtown District Planning Recommendations When appropriate and feasible, include vertical mixed-use in new development Encourage mixed retail activity at-grade (indoor and outdoor restaurants and cafes, stores and shops, etc.) Augment with district parking structures and below-grade parking. Surface lots should not be permitted along street frontages. When present, surface lots should be located behind buildings with access from alleys or service corridors. Promote and include on-street parking when developing mixed use projects. DRAFT Figure 15: Mixed use neighborhoods are vibrant places that will bring added vitality to Rochester. Streetscape, Arlington VA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 39 Downtown District I A.09 BackgroundPlanning Recommendations A.09 The emerging trend toward establishing Revise zoning ordinances to allow and productive landscapes in the city has promote urban agriculture in under- exploded in the past decade. In some cities, utilized or vacant land until such time as parks now dedicate a portion to urban they are redeveloped. Promote Urban Agriculture farming and gardening. In others, vacant lots have been converted to community gardens, Consider opening a portion of City park tended by neighbors. In still others, where space to long-range urban agriculture. land is scarce, rooftop gardens have become popular. The emergence of urban agriculture Encourage rooftop produce production has resulted in more access to locally grown as a viable means of food production. produce and edible perennials (like fruit and nut-bearing trees) while promoting Incorporate locally grown urban food social interaction and instilling a sense of sources into local markets. community pride. Relation to Goals Urban agriculture enhances the public realm and contributes to health and sustainability, primary goals for the city. Performance Guideline Provide opportunities, through relaxed zoning constraints and the use of overlay district strategies, for urban agricultural uses, even if on a temporary basis. With DRAFTDRAFT collaboration between the City, University and volunteer advocacy groups, develop strategies for long-range urban farming and gardening. 40 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.09 I Downtown District DRAFT Figure 16: Urban agriculture can enliven the city and promote a healthier, locally sourced diet. Lafayette Greens, Detroit MI Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 41 Downtown District I A.10 BackgroundPerformance Guideline A.10 One important strategy to create a more Develop a comprehensive strategy for walkable pedestrian environment is district district parking in the downtown core, parking that will allow individual properties identifying optimum locations for structures to reduce parking requirements and increase and connections to destinations, while Create District Parking usable density. District parking removes considering adaptive reuse of the structures the onus of meeting parking demands from as the demand for parking lessens and use individual developers or municipalities of transit increases. Strategically position parking reservoirs to create walkable sectors multiple owners or agencies. This type of in the district. district strategy need not inconvenience the user: if well-designed, district parking can be located to provide outstanding access to nearby uses, often in a climate-controlled atmosphere. Planning Recommendations Relation to Goals Develop a comprehensive parking master District parking supports creating a vibrant plan that locates optimum locations— public realm. Healthy living is supported by including on-street parking—and increased physical activity through transit use, walking, biking and exercising. Public safety is destinations. enhanced by creating 24-hour activity on the streets and avoiding large blank walls from Design and develop parking magazines parking structures.to accommodate cars from the surrounding blocks or district. Design parking structures to anticipate an eventual diminished demand for parking DRAFTDRAFT with the advent of shared vehicles, new service providers (Uber, Lyft), and a comprehensive transit system. 42 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.10 I Downtown District DRAFT Figure 17: District parking is seamlessly integrated into the design and placed in the center of the block. St. Louis Park MN Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 43 Downtown District I A.11 Background ground water pollution is minimized, negative A.11 Just like individual buildings, whole districts impacts of development on the hydrological have impacts on energy use, greenhouse cycle are minimized, and natural erosion and gas emissions, water use, waste, and other sedimentation levels in streams and lakes environmental concerns. Addressing these are not exceeded. It also supports the public Create Sustainable concerns involves developing a district realm by making landscapes that are beautiful Community Infrastructure systems approach. Progressive communities and productive. Innovative water and waste nationally and internationally are embracing treatment systems support sustainability the concept of district systems (energy and resilience goals by reducing energy production, water management, waste use and carbon emissions, reducing water and wastewater leaving the site, reducing livable and economically successful urban and recycling solid waste, and restoring environments.and enhancing natural ecological systems. District systems support research and The Rochester 2nd Street Corridor Framework innovation by developing and demonstrating new technologies. Designing a sustainable reimagining streetscape infrastructure in an community also contributes to creating a urban environment. The plan recognizes that healthy community by improving air, water, it is imperative that stormwater management, soil and vegetation, and it contributes to in particular, should be addressed where resiliency by making communities less rain falls, not collected and sent to the vulnerable to disruptions from disasters. river in a pipe. Importantly, the strategies recommended do not negatively impact the streetscape; in fact, they introduce a new Performance Guideline paradigm of what it means to be urban and Design the district as a whole to minimize environmentally progressive. environmental impacts. Introduce sustainable infrastructure principles into development Relation to Goals and redevelopment projects, both public and DRAFT Creating district energy systems supports private sector. This includes utilizing district sustainability and resilience by reducing energy, district stormwater, and integrated energy use and carbon emissions in utility systems involving water, wastewater buildings and infrastructure. Creating district treatment and solid waste management. stormwater systems ensures surface and Where feasible, all systems should have an emphasis on clean, renewable energy sources and the use of sustainable materials. 44 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.11 I Downtown District Planning Recommendations Evaluate the feasibility of a district heating and cooling system considering Assess the opportunities, costs and and develop an implementation plan. Utilize the public realm for shared storage and incorporate the system into the landscape design. Assess the opportunities, costs and infrastructure systems and develop an implementation plan. Figure 18: District energy systems can incorporate multiple sources. Public and private sectors should work collaboratively to promote sustainable infrastructure; for example, water possible reuse should be a shared responsibility. Many of the guidelines in this document support creating a sustainable community. It may also be worth evaluating the following district-scale DRAFT sustainability guidelines and systems for application to Rochester: LEED-ND (Neighborhood Development) Living Community Challenge One Planet Living Ecodistrict Figure 19:Figure 20: Making stormwater collection visible educates the public Centralized underground waste collection/separation about its management.system eliminates garbage collection on streets. Stockholm, Sweden Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 45 Downtown District I A.12 Background mental stress caused by crime is decreased. A.12 Rochester can become a model for This results in increased biking and walking. transforming an existing city into a healthy Safety is increased by 24-hour activity with community. The intention is to measure more eyes on the street. outcomes and educate residents and the Create a Healthy general public on healthy community Connectedness is another important Community strategies.aspect of health. Community cohesiveness is strengthened through interaction and A healthy community is built on policies and community involvement. Every person access to everything from healthcare facilities has equal opportunity to reach full health to parks and supermarkets. The healthy city potential and access to quality health care is provides infrastructure that encourages maximized. community building and encouraging physical activity.Mental and physical health is improved with access and connection to nature. Air and Many of the physical planning and design water pollution are reduced as well. strategies in these guidelines promote active living where physical activity is increased At the building scale, healthy materials and through transit use, walking, biking and furnishings are used. Indoor environments exercising. Active transportation is designed are well-ventilated and clean, and healthy to be at least as easy and convenient as cleaning products and maintenance practices driving.are used (See Guideline C.07). In a healthy community, access to healthy Relation to Goals food options is optimized; food vendors carry Creating a healthy community is one of healthy options and awareness of healthy the major components of the vision for food options is increased. In addition, a the Rochester DMC district. Complying tobacco-free community is created, both with healthy district design guidelines can DRAFT indoors and in public spaces. contribute to creating a distinct identity for the district. A healthy community must be safe; car- related injuries and deaths are reduced through design and physical injury and 46 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines A.12 I Downtown District Performance Guideline Design the district as a whole to create a model healthy community. This includes designing for active living through exercise and increased transportation choices, access to healthy food and quality health care, social connectedness, and safety. This also includes designing the district to produce healthy indoor and outdoor conditions with access to nature. Planning Recommendations Plan the DMC District to provide healthy food choices for all residents with access to food markets and vendors. Provide access to quality health care for all residents. Design to create a sense of community and social connectedness. Design roads and corridors to reduce pedestrians and bicycles. Many of the guidelines in this document support creating a healthy community. DRAFT It may also be worth evaluating the following health-related standards for application to Rochester: Well Community Standard Active Design Standard Figure 21: Recreational opportunities contribute to a healthy community. Saint Paul MN Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 47 Section I Section Title 48 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Section Title I Section 02B Streets and Corridors B.01 Design Streets for Pedestrians B.02 Design Streets for Bicycles B.03 Design Streets for Mass Transit B.04 D B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections B.06 Establish the Urban Forest B.07 Develop Sustainable Water Management Strategies B.08 Design Smart Streets B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Adaptability for Future Uses B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway Levels B.11 Types of Streets and Corridors B.12 Application to Typical Right-Of-Way Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 49 Streets and Corridors I B.01 BackgroundRelation to Goals B.01 After more than six decades of designing a A walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment public realm that cedes primacy to the car, meets the overall goals of creating a healthy there is renewed awareness and interest city (more walking), a sustainable city (less in creating a balanced street system that driving) and a vibrant public realm. Design Streets for accommodates all modes of movement in a Pedestrians beautiful, safe and engaging environment. In the Rochester Downtown Master Plan and other planning documents, there is reference to “pedestrian-friendly streets” and “walkable urbanism” that reduce dependence on the car Performance Guideline and promote walking and the use of bicycles Design downtown and urban neighborhood and transit. The plans also promoted the streets with a balanced system that goal of creating places for people to gather accommodates all modes of movement. on sidewalks, in the form of outdoor cafes or Maximize sidewalk widths where places to informally meet. possible, and provide street trees with the appropriate infrastructure (boulevards, In 2009, the City adopted a “Complete Streets” urban vaults, etc.) to support them. Employ transportation system strategy to support these goals. extensions at intersections and mid-block where appropriate. On-street parking is Key to the success of a vital, walkable network recommended for convenience and to calm of streets is the quality of the streetscape — the physical elements that make the street quality facilities and amenities to increase the an interesting place to be. The streetscape user’s comfort and security. Make all sidewalks and the buildings that line it need to work and pedestrian pathways accessible. together to create a safe and inviting place to be. DRAFTDRAFT 50 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.01 I Streets and Corridors Figure 22: European multimodal streets accommodate all users. Amsterdam, The Netherlands DRAFT Figure 23:Figure 24: Multimodal street prioritizes pedestrians and reduces the impact of automobiles.Curbless multimodal streets can delineate uses with Buenos Aires, Argentinachanges of color or texture. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 51 Streets and Corridors I B.01 Design Details Building Frontage Zone — This zone, 03 Sidewalk Zones and Dimensions located between the Primary Pedestrian The Primary Pedestrian Zone —This Zone and the building facade, will vary 01 zone, where all users circulate, must in width depending on location, and Paving flush with Sidewalk accommodate users of all ages and site conditions (e.g if the building has abilities. It must be free of any intrusions a front “yard,” etc.). At a minimum, it is such as steps, kiosks, furnishings, desirable to have a 2-foot-wide Building landscaping, etc. The minimum width is Frontage Zone, which may be composed 6 feet for streets with low pedestrian use, but wider zones are recommended where Primary Pedestrian Zone. If an outdoor 2'-0"6'-0"4'-0" space allows. An 8-foot-wide pedestrian cafe or small plaza is located in this zone is preferred where the right-of-way zone, the minimum width is 8 feet (from 030102 allows, and is essential on pedestrian building facade to Primary Pedestrian 12'-0" destination streets.Zone). Pots and other landscape treatments are acceptable in this zone as Sidewalk Amenity Zone (between back of curb and well. 02 Figure 25: Primary Pedestrian Zone) — The Amenity Sidewalk zones - minimum widths Zone (also known as the Furnishing/ Planting Zone) should employ the use of permeable paving where feasible and 03 Width be no less than 4 feet wide. Lighting, 8'-0" Min. furnishings and landscaping, including 10'-0" - 15'-0"4'-0" Min. 03 01 street trees, shall all be located in the 10'-0" - 15'-0" Light Pole to TreeOpening 01 Amenity Zone. In cases where outdoor Light Pole to Tree uses (such as cafes) are proposed, the Light Pole 02 02 Amenity Zone may be considered by Tree Light Pole Tree the city for such uses when space does 8'-0"8'-0" not allow for such uses in the Building DRAFT Frontage Zone; in such cases, the Furnishings Furnishings and Signage and Signage Amenity Zone must be 8 feet wide or Curb Extension more. 10'-0" 10'-0" Crosswalk Crosswalk Figure 27: Figure 26: Plan of sidewalk zones at corner with cafe Plan of sidewalk zones at corner 52 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.01 I Streets and Corridors Furnishings and Signage Bicycle Racks and Lockers h c n a r b t 4'-0"2'-0" 4'-0"2'-0"s e 7'-0" w o RaisedCarl Raised Car o PlanterDoors Planter Doors T Swing Swing 2'-0"8'-0"10'-0" 8'-0"8'-0"6'-0" 2'-0"8'-0"6'-0" 03010203040102030102 22'-0" 20'-0" 16'-0" Sidewalk Sidewalk Sidewalk Figure 28:Figure 29:Figure 30: Sidewalk zones - preferred widthsSidewalk with expanded frontage zone for sidewalk cafeSidewalk with expanded amenity zone BollardCurb Extension h c n a r b t s e 7'-0" w o l o T DRAFT 2'-0"8'-0"10'-0" 2'-0"8'-0"10'-0" 03010204 030102 20'-0" 6'-0"20'-0" Sidewalk ArcadeSidewalk Figure 31:Figure 32: Sidewalk with arcade spaceSidewalk with expanded amenity zone for sidewalk cafe Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 53 Streets and Corridors I B.01 Accessibility and Maintenance If not feasible, ramping should be Universal Accessibility — Sidewalks located parallel to the sidewalk, avoiding throughout Rochester must projecting into the Pedestrian Zone. accommodate users of all ages and Optional Paving: abilities, including wheelchairs, walkers, Adjacent Plazas and Courtyards — + Modular Permeable or Non-Permeable Pavers strollers, etc. Connections between the Primary + Cast-in-Place Permeable Paving and/or Pedestrian Zone and adjacent plazas Rain Garden Continuous Tree Trench Winter Conditions — Snow removal and or courtyards should be broad and Sub-Drainage System storage are of paramount importance seamless. Grade changes should in Rochester. New development should be accommodated in a gentle and prepare a snow removal strategy plan to unobtrusive way and allow for universal be approved by the city. Snow storage accessibility. Stormwater may be introduced into plazas or courtyard Primary Pedestrian Zone and removal where appropriate, as space allows for Permeable Paving from the entire pedestrian zone should more opportunities to use softscape for and/or Rain Garden follow as soon as feasible but no more Optional Paving + Modular Permeable or than 24 hours. Non- Permeable Pavers Sidewalk Cafes — The minimum + Cast-in-Place Concrete 04 Ease of Maintenance — Design of the depth (from building out) is 8 feet. The Cast-in-Place Concrete Slope: 1.5-2% Max. pedestrian environment should consider cafe should not extend beyond the ease of snow removal, cleaning, and a building’s frontage in either direction. A cross-slope away from buildings to insure minimum 4-foot-wide clear path must Tree Trench proper drainage (1.5% preferred; 2% be maintained to the front door of the maximum).dining establishment. The clear space for the Primary Pedestrian Zone must Accommodating Sidewalk Uses not be less than 6 feet. In cases where it Building Frontages and Entrances — is impossible to accommodate the cafe Frontages and Entrances should be adjacent to the building facade, the City DRAFT Sub-Drainage System free of clutter and should not project may approve locating the outdoor use in may be in Tree Trench into the Primary Pedestrian Zone. If the Amenity Zone. or connect to Stormwater Storage 2'-0"8'-0"4'-0" a grade change requires ramping, it is preferable to incorporate the ramp within the building footprint if feasible. Consolidate and/or eliminate driveways 030102 Figure 33: Sidewalk materials and details 54 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.01 I Streets and Corridors in the downtown core in favor of alley support of street trees and landscaping. service access to optimize pedestrian Clay pavers are preferred to concrete safety on sidewalks. Auto access to pavers due to their superior durability parking structures and other uses should and resistance to color fading. Color always strive for providing access on selection and installation patterns may streets with light pedestrian use. Where vary depending on location and adjacent driveways occur, the pedestrian zone treatments. The permeable paving 01 should cross at sidewalk level with no system may be located over expanded disruption to pedestrian movement. tree wells, a continuous tree trench or other state-of-the-art technology for Sidewalk Materials street tree installation (such as Silva Cells). Primary Pedestrian Zone — The Primary (See Guidelines B.6 and B.7) 01 Pedestrian Zone should use cast-in-place concrete, with a light gray tint preferred In numerous Amenity Zone locations, to minimize the impact of glare and sod or landscaped “boulevards” (also 02 known as “verges”) currently exist stable and slip-resistant. Gaps and rough and are appropriate into the future. surfaces are not acceptable. Landscaped boulevards can be depressed to collect storm water from the adjacent Additives that do not compromise the surface integrity and smoothness of the concrete, such as lithocrete and stains, accommodate periodic inundation if are acceptable. Stamped concrete, inlaid depressed verges are installed. pavers, etc., are acceptable if it can be 02 shown that their use will not result in a Building Frontage Zone — The Building 03 safety hazard. Scoring should be simple and the scoring module shall be 4 feet treatment than the Primary Pedestrian or greater, to minimize the bumps for Zone. Similar to the Amenity Zone, it may DRAFT wheelchairs, strollers, etc. be landscaped or use permeable pavers. It may also use an alternative hard surface Amenity Zone — Permeable paving is material when used as a sidewalk café. 02 recommended in the Amenity Zone, to 03 Figure 34: Sidewalk materials Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 55 Streets and Corridors I B.01 Street Furnishings and Bicycle Bicycle Accommodations — Rochester Accommodations is committed to increasing bicycle Seating — Seating invites pedestrians use. Convenient and safe parking for to relax and linger in the urban bicycles is an important part of the urban environment. Comfortable, durable streetscape. Bike parking, bicycle racks benches are essential components of the and bicycle lockers may all be located in public realm. Select a mix of bench types the Amenity Zone. (See Guideline B.2). (some with backs, some with no backs; some with adjacent wheelchair space Overhead Electrical Wires to accommodate hospital and clinic Electrical wires should be placed patients and families). Select materials underground for all major developments and designs that do not get too hot in and street reconstruction projects. the summer sun or too cold in the winter. Sizes can vary. Orient as allowable space and interesting views suggest. Bollards — Bollards are semi-permanent or permanent features and are useful for controlling and separating vehicles discrete areas or zones in a larger space. Bollards should be aesthetically appealing but may need to be removed for the snow removal reason. Bollards may also include lighting to highlight a space at night. Trash Receptacles and Recycling Bins DRAFT — These are important to maintaining a clean and attractive urban area. They should be located in the Amenity Zone and placed where they are accessible for all users but not obtrusive or in the way. Figure 35: Street furnishings 56 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.01 I Streets and Corridors Street Lighting Light Fixtures — Street lights can enhance the character of the urban environment and facilitate safe movement of pedestrians, bicyclists and motor vehicles. They contribute to a public realm that feels safe and secure. lighting in keeping with city standards. Apply “dark sky” guidelines (International Dark Sky Association, www.darksky. org). Lighting standards must balance e r u t x i cycles in people and other animals. Lower F t h g i L D f o and more appropriate for use throughout t M h g i the city. e C 20'-0" - 25'-0" e H r l u a t c x i i p F y Siting and Clearances — Light poles t T h g i should be located in the Amenity Zone L f o t and should not impede the Pedestrian h 11'-0" g i e Zone. Coordinate light pole location with 9'-0"9'-0" H l a landscape, civil engineering, utilities c i p Bottom of Banner y T Bottom of Hanging Plants appropriate clearances are maintained 2'-0"8'-0"10'-0" and that lighting is not obscured by tree 2'-0"8'-0"6'-0" DRAFT canopies. 20'-0" 16'-0" selections must be coordinated with the Sidewalk Sidewalk Department of Public Works. Figure 36:Figure 37: Pedestrian scale sidewalk lightingStreet lighting with attachments Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 57 Streets and Corridors I B.01 Typical Lighting Fixture Dimension and Spacing Typical Shaft Height Typical Spacing Typical Use Light Fixture Pendant Single 25’ 90’ to 120’ Boulevards, Parkways, and Double 25’ 90’ to 120’ Neighborhood Connectors Acorn Single 11’, 13’, 16’ 50’ to 60’ Boulevards, Downtown Commercial, Double 11’, 13’, 16’ 75’ to 80’ Downtown Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Main, and Shared Streets Contemporary LED Road Scale 20’ to 25’ 200’ (minimum) Boulevards, Neighborhood Connectors, Neighborhood Residential, and Industrial Pedestrian Scale 11’ to 16’ 50’ to 80’ Downtown Commercial, Downtown Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Main, and Shared Streets DRAFT Note: Acorns shaft heights vary: 11’ on Residential Street Types in historic districts, 13’ in retail districts, and 16’ in Boulevards. Source: Boston Complete Streets Design Guidelines 2013. Figure 38: 58 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.01 I Streets and Corridors Guidelines for Lighting Elements Color/Tone Color Rendition Application Lamp Life Typical Use (Lumens per Watts) E (Years) Lamp Type LED White Good 80 High 10 to 25 All locations with LED High Pressure Warm Yellow Fair 108 Medium 4 to 5 General lighting in areas Sodium with medium to low nighttime activity Metal Halide Cool White Good 78 Medium 4 to 5 Areas with heavy nighttime activity Source: Boston Complete Streets Design Guidelines 2013. Minimum Street Light Siting and ClearancesMinimum Street Light Siting and Clearances Spacing Spacing Minimum Street Light Centerline ClearancesMinimum Vertical Clearances for Banners 15’and Hanging Plants Curb Ramp 5’Banner Brackets 15’ Fire Hydrant 6’Bottom of Banner 9’ Hanging Plant Brackets 13’ DRAFT Minimum Pole Centerline Setbacks from Curb Bottom of Hanging Plants 9’ Sidewalks < 7’ Wide 2’ Sidewalks > 7’ Wide 2’ to 3’Note: Banners and Hanging Plants must be installed parallel to the roadway. Use only on structurally acceptable poles. Source: Boston Complete Streets Design Guidelines 2013. Figure 39: Lighting elements and clearances Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 59 Streets and Corridors I B.02 BackgroundPerformance Guideline B.02 In 2009, the City adopted a “Complete Design downtown and urban neighborhood Streets” transportation system strategy. This streets with bicycles in mind. Provide cycle guideline addresses one of the priorities of tracks and dedicated bicycle lanes wherever the Complete Streets strategy—bicycles. possible and shared lanes where space does Design Streets for Bicycles Rochester is committed to increasing bicycle not allow separate bike lanes. Provide bicycle use. parking areas, racks and storage lockers. Design the bicycle network to maintain safety Relation to Goals for pedestrians and bicycle riders. A bicycle-friendly environment contributes to meeting the overall goals of creating a Note: The primary bicycle network will not healthy city (more biking), and a sustainable include all streets. Depending on the plan, city (less driving).every street may not need to accommodate bicycles. DRAFTDRAFT 60 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.02 I Streets and Corridors DRAFT Figure 40: A bicycle lane next to a travel lane demonstrates how multiple modes can share the street. Toronto, Canada Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 61 Streets and Corridors I B.02 Design Details Shared Lanes and Priority Shared Lanes 07 Bicycle Tracks and Lanes(sharrow) — Shared lanes are just that: Vertical Curb Separation Cycle Tracks — Cycle tracks are physically lanes that allow bikes and cars to mingle. 05 separated from adjacent travel lanes. They are used where space does not 8-'0" Min. They are sometimes located at sidewalk allow a marked bicycle lane. They are level and in other cases they are at used on roads with speed limits of 35 Two Way mph or lower. Sharrow markings are by a raised median or on-street parking. typically located outside of a parked They are designed for exclusive use by car’s door swing. The markings may be bikes, and are often used on streets with supplemented by “Share the Road” signs or “Bicycles May Use Full Lane” signs. 5'-0" Min. be used in combination with adequate One Way5'-7"Varies separate pedestrian sidewalks and have Bicycle Facilities Cycle TrackTravel Lane Bicycle Parking —Convenient and safe streets with few driveways. The minimum parking for bicycles is an important part 05 width of a one-way cycle track is 5’ to 7’, of the urban streetscape. Bike parking and a two-way is 8’. When adjacent to should be required with all new private Figure 41: development. Consult with the City Cycle track next to travel lane should provided between parked cars about numbers and location of parking. and the cycle track. Long-term bike parking can be within buildings. be appropriate. One parking space will Bicycle Lanes — Bicycle lanes provide 06 accommodate 8-10 bike racks. an exclusive bicycle space using striped Bicycle Racks — Bike racks should lines painted on the street. Sometimes support the bike in at least two places a color (typically green) is added within above the bicycle’s center of gravity, snow removal are minimal, racks should the stripes to further clarify the exclusive be permanently mounded. In locations bike zone. The minimal typical width of frame sizes and styles, allow easy locking striped bike lane is 5’. On heavily traveled of the frame and at least one wheel, racks should be considered. DRAFT corridors, bike lanes can be wider, 6’ - 7’, and be easily accessible while meeting to enable cyclists to pass one another. all minimum setbacks. Where possible, Bicycle Lockers — In key locations along racks should be located in groups and at preferred bike routes and at destinations additional 2’-3’ striped separation from (including multimodal transfer points), Locate in proximity of street trees to bike lockers should be considered to discourage use of trees for locking bikes. allow bikes additional protection in In select areas, a curb extension taking bad weather and increased safety from a parking space from the street may vandalism or theft. 62 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.02 I Streets and Corridors 6-0" to 7'-0"6-0" to 7'-0" 6-0" to 7'-0" PreferredPreferred Preferred 11'-0" 5'-0" Min.5'-0" Min.2'-3"2'-3"VariesVaries 5'-0" Min.Varies Bicycle LaneBicycle LaneBicycle LaneBufferBufferBufferTravel LaneTravel LaneShared Lane Bicycle LaneTravel Lane 0607 06 03 01 03 03 02 01 01 02 02 8'-0" DRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFT 06 06 05 2'-3" Buffer 07 Figure 42:Figure 43: Figure 44: One-way bicycle lane next to travel lane One-way shared bicycle and travel lanes Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 63 Streets and Corridors I B.03 BackgroundPerformance Guideline B.03 In 2009, the City adopted a “Complete Streets” Design downtown streets to accommodate transportation system strategy. This guideline mass transit in appropriate locations. Design addresses one of the priorities of the transit lanes and stops to maximize safety and Complete Streets strategy—mass transit. convenience. Design Streets for Mass Transit Relation to Goals Note: The transit system will not include all Providing a convenient and safe mass streets. transit system contributes to meeting the overall goals of creating a healthy city (more walking), and a sustainable city (less driving). DRAFTDRAFT 64 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.03 I Streets and Corridors DRAFT Figure 45: Modern streetcars in dedicated guideways share the street with cars and parallel parking. Washington DC Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 65 Streets and Corridors I B.03 Design Details well as ample room for embarking and and include benches and/or leaning rails. Transit Lanes disembarking. The “landing zone” should Shelters should be located 4’ from the Improving the frequency, speed, comfort be at least 5’ long by 8’ deep. Landing back of curb, 15’ from crosswalks, 10’ from 08 and reliability of transit is critical to zones that are 8’ x 8’ or 8’ x 10’ should be supporting growth and encouraging installed where room allows. They should zone. Shelters should not obstruct mode shift away from private be free of obstructions (including trees, views into and out of windows of retail automobiles. sign posts and transit stop amenities), establishments along the sidewalk. and — if the sidewalk is not wide Coordinate location and installation with Transit lanes are well-suited for enough — they should be located on the bus provider and Public Works. arterial roads along corridors with a curb extension to provide a gracious high population densities (residential, space for users. All bus stops must be Transit Prioritization business, retail).ADA compliant, and should be safe, Transit prioritization strategies must be convenient, well-lit and clearly visible.approved by Public Works in conjunction Curbside bus lanes (recommended for with the transit service provider. Rochester) are typically 11’ wide. They Bus stops may be located on the far-side are less expensive, more convenient of an intersection (bus passes through Consider multiple approaches to and easier to install than median bus intersection before stopping), near-encouraging use of transit, including: lanes or dedicated busways. Curbside side (common location before entering bus only lanes at intersections (to allow lanes are sometimes compromised by intersection) or mid-block (less often double-parked and turning vehicles, so used). They vary in length, design should “queue jump lane,” which gives buses or enforcement is important.be coordinated with the City and transit streetcars a green signal while keeping provider. Bus stops are best located at other vehicles on red for a short period of Curbside bus lanes should always the near-side or far-side of intersections time (similar to Lead Pedestrian signals), consider shared use with bicyclists when rather than at mid-block locations. and general signal coordination. At signalized intersections, far-side 13-15 feet enable buses and bikes to pass placement is generally recommended.Transit Curb Extensions one another. The minimum width of a Transit curb extensions should be shared bus/bicycle lane is 12 feet.Bus / Streetcar Stop Location — Bus stop installed on a case by case basis and must DRAFT locations should be determined on a be approved by Public Works and the Transit Stops site-by-site basis and must be approved transit service provider. Bus / Streetcar Stops — Transit stops are by Public Works, emergency services and important building blocks of a successful the transit service provider. The minimum Transit curb extensions are only transit system. If transit users do not feel space between bus stops is 750’.appropriate on streets where on-street comfortable and safe, the system will parking is present. not be used. There must be appropriate Bus / Streetcar Shelters — Shelters should space for a bench or leaning rail as be located at heavily used transit stops, 66 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.03 I Streets and Corridors Curb extensions along the length of a bus Bus Stop Lengths stop eliminates the need for buses to pull Preferred Minimum 40’ Bus 60’ Bus 40’ Bus 60’ Bus Placement Far - Side 80’ 100’ 60’ 80’ Promote use of “smart cards” or pre-Near - Side 100’ 120’ 80’ 100’ payment systems to speed boarding on Far - Side, after 130’ 150’ 100’ 120’ buses or streetcars. Left Turn Mid - Block 130’ 150’ 100’ 120’ Pre-payment systems are most useful Source: Boston Complete Streets Design Guidelines 2013. at locations where ridership is high and Figure 46: Bus stop lengths and spacing Bus Stop Spacing Pop. Density/ Distance Square Mile between Stops Minimum -- 750’ High 5000’ > 750’ 8'-0" Medium 3500’ to 750’ to 5000’ 000’ Bus Shelter LandingLanding Low < 3500’ > 1000’ to Zone Zone 8'-0" 1320’ 4'-0" Min. DRAFT BRT* Route 5000 > 1500’ 11'-0" Min. Transit Lane 12'-0" Min. Shared Lane *Bus Rapid Transit 08 11'-0" Min. 12'-0" Min. Source: Boston Complete Streets Design Guidelines 2013. Figure 47:Figure 48: Bus stop lengths and spacingPlan of mass transit stop area Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 67 Streets and Corridors I B.04 BackgroundPerformance Guideline B.04 Rochester’s roadways must be optimized to Design downtown streets to be balance the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. No street accommodating pedestrians, bicycles and should be dominated by cars. Travel and mass transit. parking lanes should be reduced to the Roadways minimum widths necessary to accommodate bicycles) and transit vehicles, as well as on- street parking. Opportunities will be taken to reallocate excess roadway space once reserved for motor vehicle use to widen sidewalks, install bike facilities, and/or create plazas/public space where possible. transportation choices and should provide safe and convenient accommodations for all modes. Infrastructure for non-motorized transportation should be considered to help reduce single occupancy vehicles, congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. Relation to Goals accommodate pedestrians, bicycles and DRAFTDRAFT mass transit contributes to meeting the overall goals of creating a thriving economy, a healthy city, a sustainable city, and a vibrant public realm. 68 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.04 I Streets and Corridors DRAFT Figure 49: Clearly marked roadways help promote safe multimodal roadway design. Brooklyn NY Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 69 Streets and Corridors I B.04 Design Details(such as Main Street/1st St.) should be providing transit lanes (on appropriate Roadway Materials designed to produce operating speeds streets) and incorporating green street Roadway materials should be long-that generally do not exceed 15 mph. elements. lasting, low maintenance and sustainable. The same is true for school zones. Materials should be locally sourced, Neighborhood residential streets should Where the curb location cannot be reused, or recycled whenever possible.be designed for speeds that do not relocated, consider reallocating of uses exceed 20 mph. Larger gateway streets within the cross-section of the street, Roadway design should aim to maximize (Civic Center Drive west of Broadway and including re-striping the street to sustainability to protect Rochester’s Broadway south of 6th SW) should be accommodate other uses. environment. Designs should reduce designed for 30 mph design speeds. the amount of impervious surfaces to Determine whether roads to be recharge groundwater levels, treat storm Note: State-aid roads are currently posted reconstructed or re-surfaced are candidates for “Road Diets,” narrowing water pollution.the overall cross-section of the street and adding space for wider sidewalks Roadway Speeds New streets should be designed to and bicyclists or “Lane Diets,” where Research has borne out the importance of encourage these speeds. Older, retro-lanes that are wider than necessary reducing vehicular speeds in pedestrian-can be narrowed to capture space for friendly urban environments. Streets should calming strategies.pedestrians and/or bikes. operate at speeds that create comfortable environments for pedestrians and bicyclists Street Widths 09B as well as motor vehicles. Street designs See adjacent Table for minimum street widths.Mid-Block Curb Extensions — Mid-block to speed. Design speeds must be appropriate Optimizing use of Street Space 09A for the Rochester Street Type. Pedestrians When a street is reconstructed or are useful on long blocks where motorists and bicyclists are vulnerable in the event of resurfaced, the City of Rochester should tend to pick up speed. They can be a crash with a motor vehicle. A pedestrian assess reallocating street space to combined with mid-block pedestrian hit by a car going 20 mph has a 95% chance accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists and crossings. If planted, mid-block curb DRAFT of survival, whereas a pedestrian is hit by a transit vehicles. Street reconstruction extensions should use low-growing vehicle traveling at 40 mph has a 15% chance should also incorporate green elements plants that do not interfere with clear of survival.such as street trees and landscaped areas sight lines. In some instances, street trees (See Guideline B.6).may also be acceptable in mid-block Most of Rochester’s streets within the extensions. They can be used on two-way DMC District should be designed to Where the curbs can be relocated, streets with one lane in each direction produce an operating speed that does consider widening of sidewalks and and a parking lane on each side, or one- not exceed 25 mph. Shared streets boulevards, installing bicycle facilities, way streets with parking on both sides. 70 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.04 I Streets and Corridors Recommended Widths for Roadway Lanes Bus Lane Turn Lane Travel Lane Bicycle Lane Parking Lane Street Types Arterial 11’ 10’ 10’ 5’ 8’ Collector N/A 10’ 10’ 5’ 8’ Local* N/A N/A 9’ N/A 7’ Note: Local roadways are typically one to two travel lanes, with or without parking, and do not have pavement markings Source: Boston Complete Streets Design Guidelines 2013. Figure 50: Minimum widths for roadway lanes Curb Extension at Middle of Block 09B Curb Extension at Intersection Planted Median 10 Narrow Travel Lanes 09A DRAFT 09C Figure 51: Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 71 Streets and Corridors I B.04 09C Curb Extensions at Intersections — Corner curb extensions can perform multiple duties: they provide more space for permeable paving, bus stops or 8'-0" Preferred shelters, “smart” information kiosks, storm water planters, etc. They can also tighten Planted Median to shortening the distance for pedestrians 3'-0" crossing the street. They should be Max. Height considered on all streets where feasible in Stormwater Retention the DMC District. and Infiltration Varies6'-0" Min.Varies Planted Medians — Planted medians 10 Travel LanePlanted MedianTravel Lane also perform multiple tasks: they narrow 10 pedestrian refuges when crossing the Figure 52: street. In addition they can be planted, Stormwater management in planted median and designed properly, they can accept water from the street to maximize storm in center islands should not exceed 3 feet in height, although hardy deciduous trees are usually acceptable. Center 18'-0" Preferred planters need to be at least 6 feet wide to provide adequate pedestrian refuge and Planted Median accommodate low plantings; 10 feet wide for columnar trees and 18 feet wide for 3'-0" Max. DRAFT Height large canopy trees. Stormwater Retention and Infiltration Varies10'-0" Min. Columnar TreesVaries Travel LanePlanted MedianTravel Lane 10 Figure 53: Stormwater management in wider planted median 72 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.04 I Streets and Corridors Rush Hour Restricted ParkingEmergency Access Rush hour restrictions are parking lanes that convert to other uses during peak or critical consideration of any road network. rush hour times. Most often, parking lanes The City of Rochester Department of Public are converted to travel lanes. However, a converted parking lane could also be used must work together to develop a plan for for high-occupancy vehicle lanes, bus lanes, emergency access to and through the DMC or bicycle lanes. This type of conversion can District. dramatically increase roadway capacity when most needed, reducing congestion.The Rochester Fire Chief shall determine Peak hour restricted parking lanes shall be located. should be a minimum of 12 feet wide to accommodate parked cars and Fire lanes shall be hard-surfaced, all- weather routes with a minimum width rush hour restricted parking lanes are of 20 feet and a minimum overhead not compatible on streets with curb extensions or mid-block neckdowns.lanes shall have no obstructions or vehicles blocking emergency access. Curb extensions should be evaluated to discern if their presence compromises emergency access, turning radii. etc. DRAFT Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 73 Streets and Corridors I B.05 BackgroundPerformance Guideline B.05 Multimodal intersections are by nature Design downtown intersections to be safe, Pedestrians, in particular, need to feel safe including pedestrians, bicycles, mass transit at intersections,, especially in and around and automobiles. Design Safe Multimodal the Mayo Clinic, where patients and families Intersections often move around with wheelchairs. In addition, intersections should be convenient and designed to cause minimum delay when walking through the district. Creating safe multimodal intersections is Complete Streets policy that accommodates pedestrians, bicycles, mass transit and cars. Relation to Goals that accommodate pedestrians, bicycles and mass transit contributes to meeting the overall goals of creating a thriving economy, a healthy city, a sustainable city, and a vibrant public realm. DRAFTDRAFT 74 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.05 I Streets and Corridors DRAFT Figure 54: A well-designed intersection accommodates all users in a complex urban space. 9th Avenue, New York City NY Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 75 Streets and Corridors I B.05 Design Details Reclaiming Space — Intersections are higher pedestrian volumes and General Intersection Design Principles lower volumes of large vehicles. The Universal Accessibility — Universal accessibility design principles should movement of motor vehicles provide radius is 25’ except on major arterial inform all aspects of intersection design, opportunities to reclaim street space for roads and transit corridors. ranging from geometry to signal timing pedestrians, transit users, bicyclists and with a commitment to achieving green infrastructure.Curb Ramps — Intersection geometry the best outcome for all users. They 11B should function well during all weather Balancing User Needs — Intersections curb ramp design principles: they should conditions including rain and snow.should be rebalanced with pedestrian safety as the prime concern, including the sidewalk through the intersection Ease of Maintenance — Intersection access to transit stops or shelters.(no diagonal ramps into the intersection materials should be long-lasting should be permitted); curb ramps should and sustainable, requiring minimal Stormwater Management — Green be designed to avoid the accumulation maintenance. Pavers are not allowed in elements should be incorporated of water or debris and should be well- crosswalks and a clear, accessible path maintained; a level “landing pad” no should be provided across intersections.impervious surface at intersections. greater than 2% slope should be provided on the sidewalk; they should include ADA Signalization — Signal cycle lengths Intersection Geometry compliant warning strips for the visually 11A should be coordinated to reduce delay Corners and Curb Radii — There are impaired; they should contrast in color for all users to the extent possible. As two key design considerations when with the surrounding pavement. should evolve toward a smarter, more radius and the actual curb radius. The Curb Extensions — A typical curb 11C equitable system that passively detects actual curb radius refers to the curve that extension extends the approximate width pedestrians, bicyclists, transit and motor the curb line makes at the corner, while of a parked car, or 8 feet from the existing vehicles.curb. curve that vehicles follow when turning, Reducing Clutter — Intersection The minimum length of a curb DRAFT elements, such as sign and light poles, parking, bicycle lanes, medians and other extension is the width of the roadway features. crosswalk, plus the returns at either devices, and so on, must be thoughtfully end. laid out to maximize accessibility and To the extent possible, curb radii Curb extensions should not reduce functionality.should be the smallest viable design. a travel lane or bicycle lane to an An actual curb radius of 5 to 10 unsafe width. feet should be used where there 76 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.05 I Streets and Corridors Pedestrian Experience GoalsTransit User Experience Goals Goals of Multimodal Design to lower motor vehicle speeds, Design to interface with pedestrian and Intersection Design including, reducing lane widths, reducing bicycle modes. turning radii and using additional traf- sions at bus stops, and far-side or mid- block transit stops where appropriate. more dedicated pedestrian space, short- ening crossing distances, improving sight lines and visibility, and providing refuge sit shelters where appropriate, recycling zones on larger streets.and trash receptacles, route information with “real-time” information, etc. Provide universal access by using ADA compliant curb ramps, ADA compliant Motorist Experience Goals crosswalks, and signals with countdown Improve safety with better sight lines and systems.visibility, well-lit crossings, clear signage, phase-separated turning movements, etc. Bicyclist Experience Goals Design to lower motor vehicle speeds Keep intersections uncluttered and well-maintained with pedestrian and bicycle zones clearly marked. crossing distance and signals that accom-Use responsive signal design to promote modate bike speeds.a 25 mph maximum speed that allows Provide state-of-the-art bicycle safety Source: Based on material from Boston Complete Streets tracks, etc. where appropriate. Also use Design Guidelines 2013. DRAFT elements such as bike boxes to promote safety and give bikes priority over motor vehicles. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 77 Streets and Corridors I B.05 11D Crossing Islands — Crossing islands recommended wherever feasible Bicycle Accommodation should include at-grade pedestrian to give priority to pedestrians Bicycle Lanes — Standard details for refuge zones and be designed to avoid throughout the DMC District.bicycle lane markings are provided in ponding and ensure proper drainage.the AASHTO “Bike Guide.” Additional Crosswalk materials should consist guidance can be found in the NACTO Pedestrian refuges in crossing islands Urban Bikeway Design Guide. should be a minimum of 6 feet material. Recess the crosswalk wide, with 8 feet or more preferred material where feasible.Dedicated bicycle lanes should be to accommodate pedestrians with provided on all major intersection wheelchairs, strollers or bicycles.Signalized Intersections — Signalized approaches where space allows. intersections should be timed to promote Crossing islands should extend pedestrian safety and convenience, while At intersections with a dedicated beyond the pedestrian refuge zone.promoting a maximum design speed right turn lane, bicycle lanes should of 25 mph on city streets. This should be provided to the left of the right Crossing islands may be planted but include employing a Leading Pedestrian turn only lane unless bicycle signals planting needs to be 3’ tall or less.Interval, which allows pedestrians to and dedicated signal phasing is begin crossing an intersection before the provided. 11E Crosswalk Design Standard Crosswalks — Crosswalk design Shared lane markings may be used Pedestrian crossing request signals where space is not available for bike Engineering design criteria.should be easily accessible and lanes at intersections. visible, and set safely back from the Crosswalks should be at least 10 feet intersection.The minimum recommended bicycle wide or the width of the approaching lane is 5 feet, although 4-foot lanes sidewalk, if it is greater. In areas of may be considered where space is heavy pedestrian use, crosswalks can limited. be up to 25 feet wide. DRAFT Note: Minnesota Manual on Uniform lists 6 feet as the minimum width for a crosswalk (see Markings - Part 3 - 3B.18); wider crosswalks are 78 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.05 I Streets and Corridors 11F Bicycle Boxes — Bicycle boxes are the intersection which improves their users. Multiple cyclists can occupy the box at a time. Bike boxes are typically painted green and are a minimum of 13 feet in depth. Cycle Tracks — Increasing visibility and awareness are two key design goals for cycle tracks at intersections. Parking restrictions between 20’ to 40’ should be provided at the near and far-side of the 11A11B11C Sidewalk SidewalkSidewalk intersection. 8'-0" 8'-0" Ramp RampRamp 5'-0" Min. 5'-0" Min.5'-0" Min. Bicycle signal heads should be Turning Radius Turning RadiusTurning Radius on Corners on Cornerson Corners considered to give bicycles a dedicated cycle. Buffer BufferBuffer Cycle track designs may require the 11E11F transit stop to be relocated to the far-side of the intersection to reduce 11D 6'-0" Min. 6'-0" Min.6'-0" Min.6'-0" Min.6'-0" Min. 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In addition to the urban tree canopy, there Performance Guideline are numerous open spaces, parks and small Establish a program to transform downtown green spaces that comprise the landscape with a full and healthy tree canopy. Plant trees palette in Rochester. It is recommended a along sidewalks and roadway medians as well “Natural Spaces Plan” should be created as public and private open spaces wherever to complement the parks master plan feasible. This should be accomplished that is currently being developed. The incrementally through every private sector Natural Spaces Plan will guide strategies development and through City, County and for improving the ecological integrity of State initiatives when capital improvements important natural spaces within the DMC for roadway and infrastructure upgrades are implemented. about their care and maintenance. DRAFTDRAFT 80 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.06 I Streets and Corridors Figure 57: The urban forest transforms a street in Portland OR DRAFT Figure 58:Figure 59: Advanced planting methods ensure tree survival and provide a sense of enclosure for the sidewalk. Portland OR Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 81 Streets and Corridors I B.06 Design Details back at least 8 feet from driveway aprons growth area shall be provided per tree. Streets Trees and Landscaping and 15 feet from intersections. Section Connected areas may allow a reduction in Where feasible, street trees should be should comply with boulevard tree volume required. Open tree trenches are included in street reconstruction projects regulations. Where feasible, locate utilities for all street types and for individual Covered Tree Trenches — These are development projects. For individual Root Environment for Trees — For trees to primarily located in the Amenity Zone, development projects, species selection thrive — and not just survive — the root and are covered with permeable clay and locations need to be coordinated environment must be optimized. This pavers. They are typically constructed with the City Forester. includes avoiding compaction, providing with structural soils, Silva Cells, or other Choosing the Appropriate Tree — The soil interstices to allow air, water and approved state-of-the-art technologies. space available for a tree canopy varies nutrients to reach the root system. Use of They should include trickle irrigation with conditions throughout the DMC structural soils, Silva Cells, or other state- capable of transmitting food to the trees, District. Broader canopies are desirable of-the-art technologies is necessary to and a sub-drainage system that will where space allows, while more columnar promote a healthy urban forest canopy. remove excess water from the trench canopies will be more appropriate in A simple trickle irrigation system and a to prevent the tree roots from over- constrained conditions. The City Forester sub-drainage system (to prevent excess saturation. Where feasible (for example will provide guidance for all development in a major road reconstruction project) and must be consulted for species become standard requirements for the water may be directed to city-owned selection and location.City. Coordinate with Parks Department. under-street cisterns, where it can be Tree Siting and Spacing — Street trees Open Tree Trenches — These include stored for irrigation purposes. Openings should strive for continuity along a street lawn, mulch, landscaping such as ground in the permeable paving system can while respecting adjacent uses. Typically cover or perennials, with trees planted be simple framed squares with the tree trees are placed in the Amenity Zone in at the appropriate distances on center. centered within it. The squares can a pedestrian streetscape. Trees should be expanded as the tree grows and be held back from the street curb a with the adjacent sidewalk to avoid a pavers simply removed and stored. minimum of 2’-6”. They should generally tripping hazard or damage from plows. Where appropriate, openings can be be planted at 20 feet on center for smaller A typical open trench should be 4 feet landscaped rectangular planters with DRAFT trees, 25 feet on center for medium sized wide by 3 feet deep, and soils should be perennial plantings surrounding the trees and 30 feet on center for large trees. protected from compaction to the extent tree trunk. If irrigation is not provided, They should be held 10-15’ from street possible (using landscape to discourage then a minimum of 48 square feet of lights to avoid interfering with their open surface shall be provided for water minimum of 800 cubic feet of planting 82 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.06 I Streets and Corridors Raised Tree Beds — In cases where areaways or utilities do not permit in- ground tree or planter installation, large above-grade planters may be used. These planters will typically not allow more than small trees to be installed. Planters need to be durable, insulated to prevent freeze-thaw cycles in winter, 10'-0" - 15'-0"VariesVaries8'-0" - 10'-0" preferably sitting height, and generously Driveway From Curb Light Pole to TreeTree SpacingTree Spacing sized to allow the required soil volume 20'-0" From Curb (Driveway) (Intersection) Tree Trench (Below) with a perforated circular ring below the 2'-6" Min. rootball will allow access of water, air and nutrient to the root system. Watering is To Stormwater typically done by hand. Storage (Below) Expanded Tree Wells — in lieu of a continuous tree trench (where space, Figure 60: utilities or other circumstances do not allow them), expanded (oversized) tree wells may be used. In these cases, a vertical tube with circular perforated pipe at the base of the rootball will provide a Understory/ Medium Sized Large source of water, air and nutrients. Again, Ornamental Trees Canopy Trees Canopy Tree watering is typically done by hand. Landscaping — Landscape designs in the On-Center Spacing 20’ 25’ 30’ public right-of-way must be reviewed by O 2’-6” 2-‘6” 2’-6” DRAFTDRAFT Public Works and Parks and Recreation, O 10-15’ 10-15’ 10-15’ and approved by Council. Landscaping O 8’-10’ 8’-10’ 8’-10’ in the public right-of-way and on private and Loading Zones property shall comply with its visibility O 20’ 20’-40’ 20’-40’ standards for safety purposes. Source: Boston Complete Streets Design Guidelines 2013. Figure 61: direction of the City of Rochester. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 83 Streets and Corridors I B.06 Street Tree Species and Heights (recommended by Rochester Forestry Department) Common Name Height Width Understory/Ornamental Trees Malus snowdrift Snowdrift Crabapple 15’ to 20’ 15’ to 20’ Syringa areticulate Japanese Tree Lilac 15’ to 20’ 12’ to 15’ Maackii amurensis Amur Maackii 12’ to 20’ 10’ to 20’ Amelanchier Serviceberry 20’ to 25’ 15’ Acer tataricum Tatarian Maple 18’ to 20’ 18’ to 20’ Prunus maackii Amur Cherry 20’ to 30’ 18’ to 25’ Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud 20’ to 30’ 25’ to 35’ Medium Sized Canopy Trees Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye 20’ to 40’ 20’ to 30’ Cladrastis lutea Yellowwood 25’ to 40’ 20’ to 35’ Large Canopy Trees Gymnocladus diocus 50’ to 70’ 30’ to 50’ Ulmus Spp. Accolade Elm, Discovery Elm 40’ to 60’ 20’ to 40’ New Horizon Elm Ginkgo biloba Autumn Gold Ginkgo, Magyar Ginkgo 40’ to 60’ 20’ to 40’ Princeton Sentry Ginkgo Celtis occidentals Hackberry 40’ to 60’ 30’ to 50’ Tilia americana American Linden spp. 50’ to 75’ 25’ to 40’ Autumn Blaze Maple 40’ to 70’ 30’ to 50’ Acer platanoides ‘Columnare’ Columnar Norway Maple 40’ to 60’ 30’ to 50’ Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak 50’ to 80’ 40’ to 80’ Quercus ellipsoidalis Northern Pin Oak50’ to 60’ 45’ to 50’ DRAFTDRAFT Quercus bicolor Swamp White Oak 40’ to 60’ 30’ to 60’ Quercus alba White Oak 50’ to 70’ 40’ to 80’ Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Thornless Honeylocust 30’ to 70’ 30’ to 70’ Figure 62: Recommended tree species 84 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.06 I Streets and Corridors Figure 63:Figure 64:Figure 65: Japanese Tree LilacOhio BuckeyeMagyar Ginkgo DRAFT Figure 66:Figure 67:Figure 68: ServiceberryYellowwoodWhite Oak Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 85 Streets and Corridors I B.07 BackgroundPerformance Guideline B.07 Management of rainwater is quickly Manage storm water on site or in a district becoming a standard consideration of system using state-of-the-art strategies to building and streetscape design. New regulations often require developers, for detention or retention, cleanse and Develop Sustainable Water example, to manage all water that falls on reuse water. Apply these strategies to all Management Strategies their site within their property lines. Streets, new development projects and public the primary components of the public realm, streetscapes. reuse rainwater. Systems range from surface rain gardens and bioswales for cleansing conveyance systems that cleanse and reuse water to support the urban landscape. The realization that water is an increasingly precious commodity has spawned innovative products to enable better management of rainwater. Relation to Goals Development of state-of-the-art sustainable water management strategies makes economic sense (reduces infrastructure capital and maintenance costs), supports the City’s sustainability goals (rainwater is cleansed before reaching storm water outlets DRAFTDRAFT along the Zumbro River) and enhances a vibrant public realm (supporting the urban tree canopy and creating beautiful rain gardens along city streets). 86 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.07 I Streets and Corridors DRAFT Figure 69:Figure 70: Sustainable stormwater management can be educational and engaging.Stormwater collection becomes whimsical public art. State College PA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 87 Streets and Corridors I B.07 beneath the street should be considered Design Details when streets are reconstructed, with Vegetated Stormwater Management water used to support the urban Stormwater Planters — Stormwater landscape. planters are the preferred option for water management where space is limited and the conditions more urban. be specially designed to respond to the soils They should be integrated into the overall types of a given site. In general, Rochester design of the sidewalk Amenity Zone is characterized by poorly drained soils, and must be approved by Public Works. They can accommodate stormwater from management technique. Filtration, short-term the sidewalk, and in some cases, the and long-term storage and reuse of water street. Plantings need to be hardy in the may be the preferred approaches. directed into them, salt tolerant. Figure 71: Rain Gardens — Rain gardens are an 12 Sustainable stormwater management as public art excellent option where space allows and there is more contiguous green space. Typically a depression in the private domain, rain gardens should also be surrounding landscape and should use plants that are drought tolerant as well as capable of handling brief periods of inundation. Stormwater Management — The 13 DRAFT “Amenity Zone” should include permeable paving over a continuous tree trench or expanded tree wells to promote life. Connections to city-owned cisterns Figure 72: Stormwater planter in an urban condition 88 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.07 I Streets and Corridors CisternRetention and Infiltration 12 1212 13 Varies10'-0"10'-0"8'-0"10'-0"10'-0"Varies SidewalkTravel LaneTravel LanePlanted MedianTravel LaneTravel LaneSidewalk 75'-0" Right-Of-Way Figure 73: Cistern for stormwater management under roadway median Retention andCistern Infiltration 121212 13 DRAFT Varies5'-0"10'-0"10'-0"6'-0"10'-0"5'-0"Varies SidewalkBicycle LaneTravel LaneTurn LanePlanted MedianTravel LaneBicycle LaneSidewalk 75'-0" Right-Of-Way Figure 74: Cistern for stormwater management under sidewalk zone Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 89 Streets and Corridors I B.08 BackgroundPerformance Guideline B.08 Rapidly changing technology is transforming For both private development and public the way we live in countless ways. Among improvements, provide the infrastructure them is the emerging application of web-to allow for easy installation of state-of-the- based technologies to street design; “smart” art curbside technologies as they become Design Smart Streets parking meters, real-time information available. regarding available parking or transit, user- friendly strategies to facilitate access to car and bike-share systems, clean energy production to power the systems — these new concepts create a much cleaner and user-friendly downtown with less congestion and reduced greenhouse gases. They also thinking city like Rochester should be a leader in the application of state-of-the-art technologies. Relation to Goals Smart streets will make Rochester more visitor-friendly, encouraging more active use of the downtown (supporting a thriving economy), will improve air quality and promote more walking and use of transit and non-motorized vehicles (promoting a healthy DRAFTDRAFT city). 90 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.08 I Streets and Corridors Figure 76: Figure 75: Electric car-sharing vehicles charging in Berlin, Germany Solar-powered smart meter in Ann Arbor MI DRAFT Figure 77:Figure 78: Nice Ride has become an integral part of the transportation network using state-of-the-art technologies.Smartphone apps give users access to real time Twin Cities MNinformation about routes and schedules. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 91 Streets and Corridors I B.08 Design Details Virtual Information — The experience Information Infrastructure Smart Curbside Principles New technologies are revolutionizing Universal Access — Access to curbside exploring the City of Rochester should be the way we live. State-of-the-art facilities should be available to people of enriched with local information available systems should be integrated into all ages and abilities during all weather through apps, interactive displays, and street construction projects to put conditions.links to social networks.Rochester at the forefront of innovative Shared Space — The use of curbside Mobility Hubs space should be distributed equitably Mobility Hubs are centers of activity that least, infrastructure supporting these to support the needs of all users, and bring together alternative transportation technologies should be installed to allow should encourage alternative modes of choices, virtual trip-planning, and them to be added later. transportation such as bicycling, scooters placemaking at select curbside locations. and electric vehicles.As Rochester experiences dramatic Smart Meters and Multi-Space Meters growth over the next decades, these hubs These meters use kiosks that accept Green Space — Temporary or permanent will become an important part of the credit and debit cards, and in some green space can share curbside spaces, overall network of movement.cases bills and coins. The kiosks may such as seasonal plantings, parklets, and be solar powered. Smart meters can be storm water planters.Alternative transportation choices such as bus, streetcar, electric vehicle charging cards or smartphones, and are extremely Clean Energy Production — Electric grids stations, and bicycle and car-sharing convenient for parking monitors and that power curbside facilities should parking sites should be located at users alike, allowing users to add meter be linked with clean, renewable energy mobility hubs.time from remote locations and monitors sources, particularly solar and wind.to see where users have over-extended Locating real-time global positioning their paid time. Green Parking — Parking for systems (GPS) at hubs will facilitate environmentally-friendly vehicles such as trip-planning as well as access and Digital Tags and Information Panels bicycles and electric vehicles should be connectivity to alternative travel modes.Digital tags and information panels add provided at or in close proximity to Smart value to city streets by providing links to DRAFT Curbside locations.Placemaking should also be enhanced day-to-day practical information, walking at hubs, to create safe, comfortable and and bicycling routes with times to nearby Connectivity — Proximity to transit and convenient streetscapes where people destinations, and bike-share and car- connectivity between modes should be are encouraged to linger and use the new share availability. They can also inform considered in these locations.technologies.visitors about the City’s history and cultural heritage. 92 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.08 I Streets and Corridors These facilities are best located in public places, but should never obstruct the all roadways as feasible, for all users. Pedestrian Zone.Walking, bicycling and motor vehicle routes should be clearly signed and These facilities should be ADA accessible incorporate smart technologies wherever feasible. transit stops or mobility hubs. Intelligent Systems systems should be in multiple languages New technologies should be incorporated and address needs of blind, deaf and into every street reconstruction project disabled users. to accommodate state-of-the-art parking and information dispersal. Individual development projects should provide the necessary infrastructure (conduits, of the public realm as new technologies are incorporated into the Rochester City standards. Roadway elements (signs, lighting, utility covers, etc) — should be integrated into the overall street design to maximize accessibility and improve functionality. Signs should be positioned to reduce clutter and maintenance. Pedestrian movement must not be compromised. DRAFT Employ state-of-the-art smart systems to as roads are reconstructed, including conditions, modal counts, signal timing, etc. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 93 Streets and Corridors I B.09 BackgroundRelation to Goals B.09 There are a number of factors that support Flexible and adaptable streets support the goal of having a thriving economy (they can streets. In addition to the desire to create change to accommodate special events, Complete Streets, communities like Rochester new uses and technologies), sustainability Design Streets with have regularly closed streets for festivals, (improved water management, thriving tree Flexibility and Adaptability celebrations and parades. “Thursdays on First” canopy), promoting a healthy city (improved is an excellent example of how a street can walkability and universal accessibility), and a for Future Uses play multiple roles. The design of the street vibrant public realm (additional landscaping, itself can help accommodate this sort of more interesting pavement design, calmer adaptability. The Downtown Rochester Master Plan proposes a convertible street along the waterfront, for example, that becomes an urban promenade, partially or completely enhanced by street design features including the elimination of conventional curbs and Performance Guideline gutters.In designated locations, when streets are Future technologies also promise to change accommodate a variety of programmed the way we think about and design streets. uses (short-term closures — partial or full) Autonomous (driverless) cars, increased and adaptable to accommodate changes use of services like Uber and Lyft — in use over time (reduced car use, allowing these technologies have the potential to narrowing or elimination of lanes). dramatically reduce the number of cars on the road and the need for both on-street parking and parking structures to store them. Streets might narrow, for example, with reduced DRAFTDRAFT lanes and lane widths. Parking structures might convert to other uses. 94 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.09 I Streets and Corridors Figure 79: DRAFT Figure 80:Figure 81:Figure 82: Food trucks can add vitality to the city street.Programmed events, like Thursdays on First, demonstrate Pocket parks can be developed in former parking spaces, Bell Street Woonerf, Seattle WAhow a street can become an active urban plaza. enlarging and enlivening the sidewalk. Rochester MNSan Francisco CA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 95 Streets and Corridors I B.09 Design Details subdivide into four 5-foot spaces to Parklets (temporary or permanent) — General accommodate scooters and motorcycles.A parklet is the conversion of one or For designated streets, encourage Preferred locations are at the ends of more on-street parking spaces into a innovative design strategies, including the block rather than between two temporary or permanent extension of elimination of standard curb and gutter, regular parking stalls.the sidewalk. They are typically installed to better facilitate temporary closures for where sidewalks are too narrow to programmed events.Bike-Share Stations (Nice Ride) — Bike-accommodate sidewalk activity. They sharing is a convenient new addition to a can include benches, tables and chairs, When reconstructing streets, consider city’s network for movement. greenscape, bicycle parking and art. the potential for asymmetrical cross- sections if lanes are eliminated, to better Stations should maintain a 6-foot Parklets should be safe, practical, and accommodate pedestrians and bicycles in clear pedestrian path. the right of way.must be fully accessible. Locate stations at logical spots, such Alternate Curbside Uses as mobility hubs.Parklets cannot exceed the Design with the following alternate curbside dimension of the parking space. They uses in mind.must provide a minimum 4’ wide hydrants, or other street furniture. Accessible Parking — Accessible parking moving into and out of spaces. must be smooth, stable and slip-resistant, On-Street Bicycle Parking — If a sidewalk and not exceed a 2% slope in any amenity zone is not large enough to Proposed parklets must be direction.handle bike racks, consider converting a approved and coordinated with single parking space into temporary or the City of Rochester’s Public Works Accessible parking spaces should permanent bicycle parking; one parking Department. be located as close to accessible space can accommodate between 10 and entrances as possible.14 bicycles (5-7 bike racks).Food Trucks — Food trucks are becoming Signs for these spaces should be Bike racks should be permanently add to the vibrancy of the street and DRAFT located as close to the head of the anchored to the street or sidewalk.provide inexpensive alternatives to eating parking space as possible.Bike racks should be designed and in restaurants. installed as part of every street Scooter and Motorcycle Parking — An reconstruction project.Food trucks need to be approved by average 20-foot parking space can be the City. 96 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.09 I Streets and Corridors Food trucks should be located with enough sidewalk space to allow access without obstructing the Primary Pedestrian Zone. Curbless with Food trucks need to be located to Curb and Gutter Steel Grate not impede pedestrian and vehicular access, emergency vehicles. VariesVaries VariesVaries SidewalkStreet SidewalkStreet Figure 84: Figure 83: Curbless design at roadway edge Typical curb and gutter at roadway edge DRAFT Varies5'-0"10'-0"10'-0"5'-0"Varies SidewalkBicylceTravel LaneTravel LaneBicylceAsymmetrical Sidewalk Zone LaneLane 75'-0" Right-Of-Way Figure 85: Asymmetrical sidewalks provide space for pedestrian-oriented activities. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 97 Streets and Corridors I B.10 BackgroundRelation to Goals B.10 Rochester has three discrete pedestrian Connecting the three pedestrian movement movement systems downtown — street systems will contribute to improving the city level, skyway level and subway (tunnel) level. economically (supporting businesses at all The subway level was developed for the levels), creating a healthier city (improving Connect Street, Skyway, overall walkability), and a vibrant public realm Subway Levels the Mayo Clinic, although it is available for (bringing people to the street the activate the others to use. The skyway system reaches truly public spaces downtown). farther into the downtown, linking business, civic uses, and parking decks, allowing users year round. Street level activity is diminished by having Performance Guideline redundant movement systems; to maintain Strengthen connections between skyways, a vibrant street life, the city must promote subways and the street level to improve the active uses along the street throughout functionality and accessibility of all three downtown and encourage people to be there. pedestrian movement systems. Provide The Downtown Rochester Master Plan and daylight and visual connections as well as other planning documents have addressed the importance of linking the three systems in a highly visible and accessible way to facilitate pedestrian movement from one system to another. This is an important goal that will improve visual and physical connections to the street. A skyway master plan and design review committee are recommended. As stated in Guideline A.01, “To maintain visual DRAFTDRAFT connections, discourage buildings from locating over or across a public street or alley.” 98 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.10 I Streets and Corridors DRAFT Figure 86: Externalizing vertical connections and making them highly visible will improve connectivity between the skyway, subway and street. Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 99 Streets and Corridors I B.10 Exterior Vertical Lobby Circulation Tower Vertical Circulation in Lobby Design Details Locate vertical connections in visible, logical and intuitive places such as street corners or major building entrances. Skyway Develop multiple strategies to connect movement systems, including opening larger, active spaces (such as the proposed ice rink in the DMC plan) to link the subway level with street-level, by externalizing vertical connections in glass-enclosed towers or by locating them in public lobbies. Further identify locations of vertical system. minimize expanding the system beyond Vertical Circulation in Lobby Exterior Vertical the core of downtown. Circulation Tower Design all three pedestrian movement systems and their connections to be accessible. Place skyways on the building perimeter where appropriate to enhance visual Skyway connection to the street. Level Require private property owners to DRAFT Street incorporate and strengthen pedestrian Level movement systems in their projects. Design skyways to be perpendicular to Subway adjoining buildings. Skyway angles over Level 10 degrees from the perpendicular are discouraged. Figure 87: Plan and section of visible connection between levels in exterior tower and building lobby 100 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.10 I Streets and Corridors Skyway Skyway on Building Exterior Courtyard Figure 89: Vertical connection at High Line, New York City NY Courtyard provides lightSkyway on Building to Subway LevelExterior Skyway Level DRAFT Street Level Subway Courtyard Level Figure 88:Figure 90: Plan and section of sunken courtyard provides visual connection and daylight to subway levelVertical connection within building lobby Minneapolis MN Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 101 Streets and Corridors I B.11 For the purposes of these guidelines, four B.11 Rochester’s existing and proposed street Rochester Master Plan (DRMP) are being types — and recommendations for which used. In addition, three additional types are streets should include transit — vary from included. the DMC Plan to the Urban Village Overlay Types of Streets and Zone to the DRMP Report, the basic thesis Corridors 01 Pis the same: create a balanced system that 02 Saccommodates all modes of movement. 03 Main Street / Destination StreetProvide a more vibrant, spacious, attractive 04 Transit Mobility Streetplace for people to move, gather, shop and 05 Alleys and Lanesinteract. Make more Complete Streets. The 06 Dedicated Pedestrian and following pages illustrate the application of Bicycle Corridors 07 Special Streetsstreet types. The DRMP Report says the following about downtown streets purpose and character: To promote planned growth in travel, use of current street space. In short, this means carrying more people in high- occupancy vehicles, such as transit and shuttles, and encouraging travel by foot and bicycle where possible. Like most cities, Rochester has largely designed and managed streets for private vehicle circulation and access to parking. Proposed DRAFT Master Plan street types (which are not intended to replace the City’s functional of people, not just vehicles, and ensures that transit, cyclists and pedestrians are all provided safe and convenient access to and circulation through downtown. 102 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.11 I Streets and Corridors DMC Boundary P S DRAFT Main Street/ Destination Street Transit Mobility Street Figure 91: Map of street types in downtown Rochester (from RDMP) Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 103 Streets and Corridors I B.11 BackgroundRecommendations Type 01 Recognizing the important role that Primary into and out of downtown, but they must and safe access into and out of Rochester also accommodate safe pedestrian use on for motorized vehicles, they should also incorporate ample space for pedestrians and have larger rights-of-way (100 feet or more), bicycles. As the city continues to grow and allowing them to include more modes of the use of alternative modes of movement movement. increases, these non-motorized corridors will become more important. (See B.1 and B.2) Examples include: Civic Center Drive (from Highway 52 to As transit expands its role in Rochester, Broadway) Broadway Avenueroutes for buses and circulators. Safe and integrated into streetscape design. (See B.3) Lane widths should be narrowed if feasible, acknowledging that these streets move high “Flexible lanes” — where parallel on-street should be explored for both convenience and medians should also be considered to improve the pedestrian experience. (See B.4 and B.5) DRAFTDRAFT Street trees should be incorporated into street improvements (including private development along them) and rain gardens should also be considered where space and conditions allow. 104 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.11 I Streets and Corridors BO6 BO8 BO4 BO7 BO5 BO9 BO2BO1 B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 92: Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 105 Streets and Corridors I B.11 BackgroundRecommendations Type 02 function for motor vehicles accessing a balance between motorized vehicular downtown destinations and parking facilities, movement and pedestrian and bicycle but auto movement must be balanced with movement. To that end, all secondary streets other priorities. These streets typically have a should have a minimum sidewalk width of 6 75-foot right-of-way. feet on both sides and accommodation for Examples include:to share-the-road strategies. (See B.1, B.2) 2nd Street SW and SE 3rd and 4th AvenuesOn streets where transit is included, safe Civic Center Drive SEand comfortable curbside stops should be 3rd Avenue SEincorporated into the streetscape — not as an afterthought but as an integral part of the streetscape design. (See B.3) The number of lanes and lane widths should be reduced where feasible. Curb extensions and medians should also be considered to optimize the pedestrian experience. Parallel on-street parking should be considered to calming measure. (See B.4, B.5) grass boulevards, or “verges,” between the street and sidewalk. Street trees should be incorporated in both the boulevards and DRAFTDRAFT center medians. Depressed rain gardens should be considered where feasible to handle water from the street as well as sidewalks and private property. (See B.6, B.7) 106 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.11 I Streets and Corridors BO6 BO8 BO9 BO4 BO7 BO5 BO1 BO2 B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 93: Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 107 Streets and Corridors I B.11 BackgroundRecommendations Type 03 The primary function of a Main Street / In addition to curbless design, the use of Destination Street is to provide access to retail modular paving (dry laid; never mortared in business, short-term (on-street) parking and place), bollards and specialty lighting will all the highest quality pedestrian environment. Main Street / Destination Primary pedestrian paths need to be smooth, Street Curbless designs should be considered. easily navigated by wheelchairs, and free of obstacles (see B.1). Vehicle speeds should not Destination Streets should be among the exceed 15 mph. most memorable urban places in Rochester. The scale, mix of uses and distinctive Bicycles will be allowed to share the space, ambiance combine to bring a unique vibe to but must also maintain slow speeds and travel the street. These streets, along with some of in a shared narrow lane with vehicles (see B.2). the alleys and lanes, need to be the places Local circulator buses may also be appropriate where pedestrians are most comfortable and for these streets. where the automobile is a “guest.” Lanes should be narrow — not exceeding 10 Examples include:feet. Street paving may also be modular, or Historic 3rd Streeta combination of cast-in-place concrete and 1st Avenue modular (again, modular systems should be dry-laid over compacted base and a sand setting bed). Where curb and gutter are used, curb extensions should be integrated into the design to provide very easy crossing points for pedestrians (see B.5). Parallel on-street parking should be considered to provide measure. DRAFTDRAFT Street trees in expanded tree wells or tree trenches should be used to support the urban should be visible, urban in design (stormwater planters) and contribute to the character of the street (see B.7). 108 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.11 I Streets and Corridors BO6 BO8 BO9 BO7 BO5 BO1 BO4 BO2 B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 94: Main street/ Destination street Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 109 Streets and Corridors I B.11 BackgroundRecommendations Type 04 Transit is acknowledged as one of the best Transit Streets should provide gracious pedestrian zones (see B.1), accommodating Both the DMC Plan and the RDMC Plan a variety of transit facilities without compromising pedestrian movement. As Transit Mobility Street and reliable transit system as an essential part feasible, bicycles and bicycle facilities should of the multimodal system that will contribute also be accommodated (see B.2) to promote to a more livable Rochester.multimodality. In addition to a complete transit system, the Road lanes can often be reduced (to 10 feet), number of single-occupancy vehicles is likely and in some instances, lanes may be removed to decline as driverless cars and services such or a road may be able to change from a 4-lane as Uber and Lyft continue to transform the to a 3-lane section (with center turn lane/ way people move about Rochester. landscaped island). Curb extensions are often practical on transit streets, as are medians in Examples include:some locations (see B.5). Parallel on-street Broadwayparking should be considered to provide 2nd Street SW and SE 3rd Avenue SEmeasure. DRAFTDRAFT 110 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.11 I Streets and Corridors B10 BO6 BO8 BO9BO4BO7 BO3 BO5 BO1 BO2 B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 95: Transit mobility street Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 111 Streets and Corridors I B.11 BackgroundRecommendations Type 05 Alleys and Lanes are found throughout the DMC District and generally allow multiple grained, dynamic pedestrian movement modes of movement, including pedestrians, system that provides links to downtown bikes, service and emergency vehicles and destinations and opportunities for small retail Alleys and Lanes slow moving autos accessing parking. allow pedestrian movement anywhere in the In some areas, alleys and lanes have the corridor. Bike speeds should be slowed, either potential to be much more appealing as through the use of pavement textures or urban places and better integrated into changes in pavement materials that indicate Rochester’s overall network of movement. where bikes belong. In many respects, they are cousins of the Alley width should be 18 feet and in no case should they be restricted to one-way even when narrower than 18 feet. Alleys should calming and low speed limits.” have reverse crown drainage and be curbless. Trees and shrub selection should be native plant materials, planted “opportunistically” where space allows. Informal groves are appropriate; formal plantings are not. Where appropriate, use of permeable paving and stormwater planters is acceptable. poor soils, capturing rainwater for reuse is recommended. (B.7) Work with private owners to engage ancillary spaces with the alley or lane where DRAFTDRAFT appropriate. (B.9) Loading docks, mechanical equipment and other functions should be incorporated into the building architecture and screened. Alley vacations compromise the potential pedestrian network in the city and should not Figure 96: be allowed. Alley transformed into pedestrian-friendly space 112 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.11 I Streets and Corridors BO8 BO6 BO9 BO7 BO1BO2 B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 97: Alleys and lanes Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 113 Streets and Corridors I B.11 BackgroundRecommendations Type 06 Dedicated Pedestrian and Bicycle Corridors Dedicated pedestrian and bicycle corridors should employ many of the same strategies those modes of travel. In some instances, a that have been recommended for streets corridor might allow mixed pedestrian and and alleys throughout the DMC District. Dedicated Pedestrian and This suggests introducing more trees and Bicycle Corridors Riverwalk. In other cases, such as the Heart landscaping into spaces such as the Zumbro of the City pedestrian zone, only pedestrians Riverwalk (see B.6) and integrating state- are allowed (bikes may be walked through the of-the-art concepts for sustainable water area).management (see B.7) to broaden the appeal and functionality of the corridor. Dedicated corridors in Rochester pass through a wide range of environments and Like streets themselves, dedicated corridors and spaces will inevitably evolve over time and should be designed to adapt to skyways, for example, the aerial perspective a changing world (see B.9). Consideration allows users to have an elevated view of should be given during the design process streets, parks and plazas. An image from the to the increasing use of bicycles and a shift DMC Plan shows a convergence of skyways above a public space at Discovery Square, experience in Rochester. Promoting suggesting that the skyway experience can be non-motorized vehicles and walking are about placemaking as well as circulation.emblematic of the goals of a healthy city. Examples include: Heart of the City-Pedestrian Mall (existing) Skyway and Subway (existing) Zumbro Riverwalk (existing) DRAFTDRAFT 114 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.11 I Streets and Corridors B10 B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 98: Skyways are one example of a dedicated pedestrian corridor. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 115 Streets and Corridors I B.11 Background Type 07 The DMC Master Plan proposes two very unique street types as part of the transformation of Rochester’s DMC District - the City Loop and the Crescent. Both Special Street corridors emphasize pedestrian and non- motorized use. The City Loop is a key mobility feature in the DMC Plan. In addition to the downtown core, it will pass through a mix of residential environments (new and existing), ranging from high-density residential to single family homes. It will also connect to the Zumbro River and downtown riverfront, St. Mary’s Place, the proposed Central Station, and Figure 99: near the Heart of The City. A precedent, the Culture Trail, Indianapolis IN Indianapolis Cultural Trail, has generated tremendous capital investment that extends blocks beyond its circuit. The Crescent segregates typical street functions, providing an exclusive place for pedestrians, bicycles and stormwater management (cars are not included). The design illustrates how stormwater can be a stunning feature in the center of the urban core. A successful precedent, the Hammerby DRAFT Sjostad development in Stockholm Sweden, demonstrates how such a system can be a transformative and functional addition to the urban landscape. Figure 100: Hammarby Sjostad development Stockholm, Sweden 116 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.11 I Streets and Corridors Recommendations for the City Loop be integrated into the streetscape design and Where space allows, bikes and pedestrians stormwater should be handled visibly (on the in the City Loop should be separated. Where surface) where feasible and directed into the space is limited, the two can share the central water feature. corridor, but each must have its own “identity” to make clear the bike space and pedestrian Bicycles will be accommodated in a separate space. landscaped corridor, with one path in each direction separated by a planted median. Modular, interlocking permeable paving is the Pedestrian crossings should be clearly ideal material for the City Loop if the budget visible (limited landscaping near crossings). allows. If not, cast-in-place concrete with a Intersections with roads should give priority to pedestrians and cyclists, including the or bituminous with a redrock sealcoat (granite use of “raised tables” (cars have to come up or limestone) will provide an acceptable to walk/cycleway grade while crossing the surface for the loop. It is key that the paving intersection). of the City Loop be unique and distinct from Figure 101: other surfaces in the city.Landscaping should emphasize native plants City Loop, Rochester DMC Plan (cultivars are discouraged) and avoid formal planting design in favor of more “natural” and separate bikes from parked or moving looking groves of trees and stands of shrubs cars. Planting design should emphasize and grasses. The stormwater feature should the use of native materials (cultivars are also use native plants with an emphasis on discouraged). Intersections need to be clearly year- round interest. visible for all users. Use of modular permeable paving will Recommendations for the Crescent In the Crescent, land uses fronting on the before it empties into the central feature. pedestrian way are proposed to be primarily DRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFT residential with supporting retail for residents. citywide stormwater system. Access by foot will be a normal part of daily life. Multiple doorways, whether to private residences, lobbies or small retail establishments, should open directly onto the pedestrian way. Extensive landscaping should Figure 102: The Crescent, Rochester DMC Plan Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 117 Streets and Corridors I B.12 Successfully creating a network of complete lanes on each side of the road. Keeping B.12 streets in Rochester depends on several the four-lane roadway and center median, issues. To illustrate this point, several the pedestrian sidewalk zone stays at the options are shown in this section applied minimum 12 feet width. to two common street widths found in Application to Typical Rochester—100- and 75-foot rights-of-way. Figure 107 shows a 75-foot right-of-way that Right-Of-Way accommodates pedestrians, bicycles and a Figure 103 shows a 100-foot right-of-way two-lane roadway with a left turn lane and that accommodates pedestrians, bicycles and a center median. There is no provision for a four-lane roadway with a center median. on-street parking in this option. The resulting There is a 20-foot-wide sidewalk zone creating sidewalk zones are 14.5 feet wide. an attractive pedestrian environment as well as a 5-foot-wide dedicated bicycle lane on Figure 108 shows a 75-foot right-of-way that each side of the road. There is no provision for accommodates pedestrians, bicycles and a on-street parking in this option.two-lane roadway. There is on-street parking in this option. The resulting sidewalk zones Figure 104 shows a 100-foot right-of-way that are 13.5 feet wide. The bicycle lanes are 6 feet also accommodates pedestrians, bicycles and wide in this case to provide additional space a four-lane roadway with a center median. In for parked car doors opening. this case however, there is on-street parking that reduces the pedestrian sidewalk zone to Figure 109 shows a 75-foot right-of-way a minimal 12 feet. Wider sidewalk areas can that accommodates pedestrians, a two-lane be provided at corners and mid-block if curb roadway, and a dedicated mass transit lane extensions are used.in one direction. There are no bicycle lanes or on-street parking in this option. The resulting Figure 105 shows a 100-foot right-of-way sidewalk zones are 16.5 feet wide. that accommodates pedestrians, on-street parking, and a four-lane roadway with a Applying complete street principles requires DRAFT center median. There are no bicycle lanes setting priorities and following a decision resulting in 18-foot-wide pedestrian sidewalk zones. pedestrian zones (preferably 16 feet wide) Figure 106 shows a 100-foot right-of-way that introduces mass transit with shared bicycle transit, roadway lanes and parking. 118 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.12 I Streets and Corridors BO1BO2BO7BO4BO6BO8 Wide Sidewalk ZoneDedicated Bicycle LanePlanted Median providesNarrow Travel LanesEstablish UrbanSmart Wayfinding with Amenitysafe crossing at IntersectionForestTechnology and Stormwater Management Could remove Planted Median and add to Sidewalk width 20'-0"6'-0"10'-0"10'-0"8'-0"10'-0"10'-0"6'-0"20'-0" SidewalkBicycle LaneTravel LaneTravel LanePlanted MedianTravel LaneTravel LaneBicycle LaneSidewalk 100'-0" Right-Of-Way B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 103: Four-lane roadway with bicycle lanes and generous sidewalk zones (100-foot Right-Of-Way) Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 119 Streets and Corridors I B.12 BO7BO5BO2BO8 StormwaterCurb ExtensionDedicated Bicycle LaneSmart Wayfinding BO1BO4BO7BO6 Retention andprovides widerTechnology InflitrationSidewalks and safe crossing at Wide Sidewalk ZoneNarrow Travel LanesPlanted Median providesEstablish Urban Intersection with Amenitysafe crossing at IntersectionForest and Stormwater Management Could remove Parking from one or Could remove Planted Median both sides and and add to Sidewalk width increase Sidewalk width or use Curb Extension 12'-0"8'-0"6'-0"10'-0"10'-0"8'-0"10'-0"10'-0"6'-0"8'-0"12'-0" SidewalkParkingBicycle LaneTravel LaneTravel LanePlanted MedianTravel LaneTravel LaneBicycle LaneParkingSidewalk (Curb Extension)(Curb Extension) 100'-0" Right-Of-Way B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 104: Four-lane roadway with bicycle lanes and on-street parking (100-foot Right-Of-Way) 120 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.12 I Streets and Corridors BO7BO5BO8 StormwaterCurb ExtensionSmart Wayfinding BO1BO4BO7BO6 Retention andprovides widerTechnology InflitrationSidewalks and safe crossing at Wide Sidewalk ZoneNarrow Travel LanesPlanted Median providesEstablish Urban Intersection with Amenitysafe crossing at IntersectionForest and Stormwater Management Could remove Parking from one or Could remove Planted Median both sides and and add to Sidewalk width increase Sidewalk width or use Curb Extension 18'-0"8'-0"10'-0"10'-0"8'-0"10'-0"10'-0"8'-0"18'-0" SidewalkParkingTravel LaneTravel LanePlanted MedianTravel LaneTravel LaneParkingSidewalk (Curb Extension)(Curb Extension) 100'-0" Right-Of-Way B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 105: Four-lane roadway with extended sidewalk and on-street parking (100-foot Right-Of-Way) Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 121 Streets and Corridors I B.12 BO7 Stormwater BO1BO2BO3BO4BO7BO6BO8 Retention and Inflitration Wide Sidewalk ZoneDedicated Shared LaneNarrow Travel LanesPlanted Median providesEstablish UrbanSmart Wayfinding with Amenitysafe crossing at IntersectionForestTechnology and Stormwater Management Could remove Planted Median and add to Sidewalk width 12'-0"14'-0"10'-0"10'-0"8'-0"10'-0"10'-0"14'-0"12'-0" SidewalkShared LaneTravel LaneTravel LanePlanted MedianTravel LaneTravel LaneShared LaneSidewalk 100'-0" Right-Of-Way B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 106: Four-lane roadway with shared mass transit and bicycle lanes (100-foot Right-Of-Way) 122 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.12 I Streets and Corridors BO2 BO8 BO1BO4BO7BO6 Dedicated Bicycle Lane Wide Sidewalk ZoneNarrow Travel LanesPlanted Median providesEstablish UrbanSmart Wayfinding with Amenitysafe crossing at IntersectionForestTechnology and Stormwater Management Could remove Planted Median and add to Sidewalk width 14'-6"5'-0"10'-0"10'-0"6'-0"10'-0"5'-0"14'-6" SidewalkBicycleTravel LaneTurning LanePlantedTravel LaneBicycleSidewalk LaneMedianLane 75'-0" Right-Of-Way B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 107: Three-lane roadway with bicycle lanes and sidewalk zones (75-foot Right-Of-Way) Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 123 Streets and Corridors I B.12 BO7BO5BO2BO8 StormwaterCurb ExtensionDedicated Bicycle LaneSmart Wayfinding BO1BO4BO6 Retention andprovides widerTechnology InflitrationSidewalks and safe crossing at Wide Sidewalk ZoneNarrow Travel LanesEstablish Urban Intersection with AmenityForest Could remove Parking from one or both sides and increase Sidewalk width or use Curb Extension 13'-6"8'-0"6'-0"10'-0"10'-0"6'-0"8'-0"13'-6" SidewalkBicycle LaneTravel LaneTravel LaneBicycle LaneSidewalk ParkingParking (Curb Extension)(Curb Extension) 75'-0" Right-Of-Way B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 108: Two-lane roadway with bicycle lanes and on-street parking (75-foot Right-Of-Way) 124 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines B.12 I Streets and Corridors BO7 BO7BO8 StormwaterPlanted Median providesSmart Wayfinding BO3 BO1BO4BO6 Retention andsafe crossing at IntersectionTechnology Inflitrationand Stormwater Management Wide Sidewalk ZoneDedicated Transit LaneNarrow Travel LanesEstablish Urban Could remove Planted with Amenity(One Way)Forest Median and add to Sidewalk width 16'-6"14'-0"8'-0"10'-0"10'-0"16'-6" SidewalkDedicated Transit LanePlanted MedianTravel LaneTravel LaneSidewalk (One Way) 75'-0" Right-Of-Way B.01 Design Multimodal Streets B.06 Establish the Urban Forest Prioritizing Pedestrians First B.07 Develop Sustainable Water B.02 Design Streets to Accommodate Management Strategies DRAFT Bicycles B.08 Design Smart Streets B.03 Design Streets to Accommodate B.09 Design Streets with Flexibility and Mass Transit Adaptability for Future Uses B.04 D B.10 Connect Street, Skyway, Subway B.05 Design Safe Multimodal Intersections Levels Figure 109: Two-lane roadway with dedicated transit lanes and planted median (75-foot Right-Of-Way) Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 125 Section I Section Title 126 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Section Title I Section 02C Individual Sites and Buildings C.01 Design Buildings to Establish Sense of Urban Enclosure C.02 Design Tall Buildings to Preserve Sunlight, Comfort and Views C.03 Contribute to a Vibrant Streetscape C.04 Promote Quality and Permanence in Development C.05 Design for Coherency C.06 Design for Flexibility and Adaptability for Future Use C.07 Create Spaces for Collaboration C.08 Meet Sustainable and Healthy Building Design Standards C.09 Connect to District Systems C.10 Design Roofs for Visual Impact and Sustainability C.11 Design Parking Structures to Enhance Pedestrian Realm C.12 Make Parking Structures Adaptable to Future Uses Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 127 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.01 BackgroundRelation to Goals C.01 A city with a vibrant public realm is composed of streets, parks and plazas that have a sense meets the overall goals of creating a healthy of enclosure. The buildings form walls around city (more walking), a sustainable city (less these spaces that become public rooms and driving), and a vibrant public realm. This Design Buildings to corridors connecting them. Restaurants and guideline supports creating public spaces Establish Sense of Urban that attract people and create an identity for from the enclosure created by buildings built the district. Enclosure to the sidewalk. Without establishing these “build-to” requirements, urban spaces are less pedestrian-friendly, active and memorable, Performance Guideline often with parking lots and lawns along the Design all structures to contribute to a sense sidewalk. Important aspects of this sense of urban enclosure. This means placing of enclosure are the building heights and buildings on the lot lines along major streets, whether they are set back from the street parks and plazas to create that enclosure. It also means using setbacks above a certain of daylight reaching the streets and the height to allow daylight into streets and open feeling of a canyon-like enclosure if buildings spaces. Building heights should be limited are too tall. To achieve this sense of urban within each sub-district appropriate to its enclosure, buildings must be placed on the character. lot lines along streets and sidewalks and standards must be established for building stated in Guideline A.01, “To maintain visual connections, discourage buildings from locating over or across a public street or alley.” DRAFTDRAFT 128 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.01 I Individual Sites and Buildings Figure 111: Having a choice between sun and shade enhances outdoor space. DRAFT Figure 110:Figure 112: Buildings placed on lot lines form urban enclosure. Peace Plaza, Rochester MN Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 129 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.01 Design Details Building Setbacks stories) shall be set back from the right of Within the DMC District, there are streets way line of any public or private street a designated as “Zero Setback Streets.” The distance of at least 10 feet. following setbacks apply to these streets (see In the Tall Building Zone, zero setback Figure 113). requirements apply to the building base. At the front lot line, except as provided Where historic properties and residential below, no setback is permitted for the neighborhoods are adjacent to or within the Tall Building Zone, the tower portion principal building. of the tall building must be set back at If a principal building is located on a least 65 feet from the edge of the lower scale building (see Figure 119 on page 137). the lot lines. The following exceptions to the no setback provision along front and side street lot lines shall apply: A portion of the building facade may be set back from the lot line in order to provide an articulated facade or to accommodate a building entrance, provided that the total area of the space created does not exceed one square foot for every linear foot of building frontage. In order to accommodate an DRAFT outdoor dining or seating area or an enhanced landscape area, up to 50% may be set back no more than 20 feet from the lot line. 130 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.01 I Individual Sites and Buildings 02 DMC Boundary 060301 04 01 Downtown Waterfront 02 Central Station 03 “Heart of the City” 04 Discovery Square 05 05 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Recreation 06 Saint Mary’s Place Zero setback streets Figure 113: Map of streets with zero setbacks Rochester Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 131 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.01 Building Heights Building height requirements vary within the DMC Development District with the highest buildings allowed within the Tall Building Zone and height limits placed on all other areas. Height limits may be placed on buildings in certain locations that impact historic properties and residential neighborhoods. The minimum height of a principal building in the entire DMC District shall (24 feet). The maximum height of a principal building shall be 75 feet (or six stories, whichever is greater) outside the Tall Building Zone unless approved as part of an Incentive or Restricted Development adjacent to transit corridors. Buildings Six Levels Max. within the Tall Building Zone and Mayo Except in Tall Building Zone Special District have no height limit. See Guideline C.02 for further standards on tall building placement and design. Two Levels Min. Where historic properties and residential neighborhoods are adjacent to or within Street the Tall Building Zone, the height of the DRAFT Right-Of-Way tall building base is limited to the height of the adjacent lower scale building (see Figure 114: Building height and setback requirements Figure 119 on page 137). 132 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.01 I Individual Sites and Buildings 02 DMC Boundary 060301 04 01 Downtown Waterfront 02 Central Station 03 “Heart of the City” 04 Discovery Square 05 05 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Recreation 06 Saint Mary’s Place Tall Building Zone Figure 115: Map of tall building zone in downtown Rochester Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 133 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.02 BackgroundRelation to Goals C.02 The Rochester DMC District has a designated Tall Building Zone where building heights and wind protection meets the overall goals may exceed six stories (75 feet). Tall buildings of creating a healthy city (more walking), a have the advantage of providing density in sustainable city (less driving), and a vibrant Design Tall Buildings to an urban area but they also present some public realm. This guideline also supports Preserve Sunlight, Comfort potential problems. If not carefully designed, creating more sustainable and healthy they can block sunlight and views of the sky and Views from streets and open spaces, and cause and natural ventilation. strong downdrafts and wind tunnels at street level. Large, dominant slab-like buildings that are not set back from the street can destroy the human scale and degrade the public realm. Tall buildings can provide occupants Performance Guideline with commanding views of the city but they Design tall buildings to preserve sunlight, may also block sunlight and views within thermal comfort and sky views for people in the building and reduce privacy if located the public realm and all building occupants. too close together. Proper orientation and Place tall buildings on a base of 2-6 stories spacing of tall buildings can provide daylight that establishes a sense of urban enclosure area of the tower portion of the building, and use setbacks and adequate separation Tall buildings have a base, a middle (the of towers to preserve daylight, views and tower), and a top. Each of these elements privacy. Design tall buildings to mitigate wind have desired characteristics to avoid mistakes conditions at street level. Design building of the past. Early tall buildings were often tops to contribute to the character of the massive making streets into dark canyons. skyline. This was replaced by “towers in the park” with DRAFTDRAFT free-standing towers surrounded by large open spaces and parking lots. This approach resulted in lack of urban enclosure and little street life at the perimeter of projects. The preferred solution is a more slender tower (or towers) on a low base (2-6 stories) that extends to the property lines on all sides. 134 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.02 I Individual Sites and Buildings Design DetailsMiddle of Tall Building (Tower) The design details for the base of the tall Evaluate alternative placement and building are intended as requirements on all massing concepts for individual tall projects. The design details for the middle and building sites at the scale of the block to top of the building are recommended.secure the greatest amount of sunlight and sky view in the surrounding context. Base of Tall Building At the front lot line or both street sides Through a Sun/Shadow Study, of a corner lot, no setback is permitted demonstrate how the proposed tall building protects access to sunlight and facades of a principal building (See C.01 seeks to adequately limit shadowing of for exceptions).neighboring streets, properties, and open space. Design the base building to allow access to at least 5 hours of sunlight at the right- of-way line for buildings on the opposite feet excluding balconies. side of the street at the equinoxes. Set towers back at least 10 feet from the The base should not exceed 75 feet or base building on the street side of the 6 stories in height, whichever is greater. property. Setbacks greater than 10 feet Building base should be designed with are encouraged. On corner properties, respect to the surrounding context.set towers back at least 10 feet on both streets. Where historic properties and residential neighborhoods are adjacent to or within Set tall building towers back at least 40 the Tall Building Zone, the height of the feet from the side and rear property lines. tall building base is limited to the height Measure the 40-foot setback from the of the adjacent lower scale building (see center line of a lane or alley adjacent to Figure 119). the site. Utilize overhangs and canopies to Provide separation distance of at least DRAFT provide weather and wind protection at 80 feet between towers on the same sidewalk level. The preferred overhang property measured from exterior walls of depth is 10 feet. Utilize wind studies to the building without balconies. ensure pedestrian comfort. Design must limit wind speed at pedestrian level to Figure 116: maximum of 25 mph. Tall building tower designed to provide increased sunlight, natural ventilation and views. Seattle WA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 135 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.02 Where historic properties and residential neighborhoods are adjacent to or within the Tall Building Zone, the tower portion of the tall building must be set back at Building Top least 65 feet from the edge of the lower scale building (see Figure 119). Top of Tall Building Design tall buildings to contribute to the character of the skyline. Integrate rooftop mechanical equipment and other elements into the design of the upper Building Tower C.10— Design Roofs for Visual Impact and Sustainability) 10'-0" Setback Permanent Canopy and Overhang provide wind and weather protection 10'-0" Preferred 9'-0" Building Base Six Levels Max. Min. Clearance DRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFTDRAFT 2'-0"8'-0"6'-0" 030102 16'-0" Sidewalk Figure 117:Figure 118: Tall building components and setbacksCanopy at tall building base protects from wind and weather. 136 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.02 I Individual Sites and Buildings Property Line or Center of Alley Building Base Two Levels Min. Six Levels Max. 40'-0" Min. Tower 65'-0" or more separation distance 40'-0" Min.40'-0" Min. Building Tower Lower scale neighborhood Transitional height limit Sidewalk Base Street Min. 10-'0" Figure 119:Figure 120: Tall building setback and base height limitPlan of tall building tower setbacks and base for middle of block property adjacent to lower scale buildings Property Line or Center of Alley Building Base Two Levels Min. Six Levels Max. 40'-0" Min. 10'-0" Min. Building Tower Minimum Separation Distance 40'-0" Min. X Equal to Widest Dimension of Tower Floor Plate DRAFT Sidewalk Street Min. 10'-0" X Figure 122: Figure 121: Plan of tall building tower setbacks and base for corner property Tall building separation Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 137 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.03 BackgroundPerformance Guideline C.03 New development in the Rochester Design street level spaces with large downtown area is intended to create a glazing areas to make visual connections safe, inviting and connected public realm. into the buildings’ active spaces. Place Each development project has the ability to shops, restaurants and other active uses on Contribute to a Vibrant contribute to this vibrant streetscape based the sidewalk level to further enhance the Streetscape pedestrian environment. Provide multiple spaces in the building. Placing markets, frequent entrances and place entrances at restaurants, cafes, and galleries at ground corners whenever possible. Provide space at level enlivens the street. With housing above the sidewalk level for outdoor seating and other active uses. Use architectural elements uses contribute to a 24-hour city with human to create a visually stimulating pedestrian activity throughout the day and night. environment. Atriums, grand entries, large ground-level windows, outdoor seating areas and artwork all contribute to this vibrant streetscape. Frequent entrances, especially at building corners, are important design elements that also enhance the pedestrian experience at street level. Awnings, balconies, signage and other architectural elements provide visual interest and weather protection. Relation to Goals Contributing to a vibrant streetscape in each building design meets the overall goals of creating a healthy city (more walking), a sustainable city (less driving), and a vibrant DRAFTDRAFT public realm. 138 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.03 I Individual Sites and Buildings Figure 124: A vibrant streetscape promotes walking in the city. DRAFT Figure 123:Figure 125: Active uses and windows to the street enhance the pedestrian experience. 3rd Street, Rochester MN Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 139 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.03 Design Details See Figure 113 on page 131 (Map of streets with zero setbacks) to indicate streets where h c primary facade should be articulated with n a r b building entrances, display windows, and t s 4'-0"2'-0" e 7'-0" w o l Raised Car o and hotel lobby spaces, entertainment or Planter Doors T Swing educational facilities and museums. 2'-0"8'-0"10'-0" 8'-0"8'-0"6'-0" glass should not be used. The visble 030102 030102 transmittance (VT) of the glazing must be 22'-0" 20'-0" no less than 0.50. Sidewalk Provide individual entrances to each shop Sidewalk Figure 126: Figure 127: An entrance every 30 feet is desirable. Sidewalk with expanded frontage zone for sidewalk cafe Sidewalk with expanded amenity zone for Provide entrances at corners whenever sidewalk cafe possible on corner lots. Any storefront with a ground level restaurant use may have a hardscape BollardCurb Extension front yard that extends to the sidewalk area as exterior cafe space or terrace area. (see C.01 for setbacks and exceptions) The use of temporary railings may be permitted to separate cafe dining from sidewalk areas, provided railings utilized are complementary building materials DRAFT and reference the architectural character 2'-0"8'-0"10'-0" of the area. In a public right-of-way, rails shall be removable and consistent with 030102 sidewalk use policy. 6'-0"20'-0" Use architectural elements to create ArcadeSidewalk a visually stimulating pedestrian environment. These include awnings, Figure 128: signage, lighting and landscaping. Sidewalk with arcade space 140 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.03 I Individual Sites and Buildings DRAFT Figure 129: Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 141 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.04 BackgroundDesign Details C.04 Buildings should be constructed of high by the quality of its building design and quality, durable materials. Ensure that the permanence of its materials. Rochester facade material has proven durability has many high quality historic and newer in the Minnesota climate. Employ Promote Quality and structures. It is important that as Rochester materials at ground level to withstand Permanence in expands, this quality and permanence is ongoing contact with the public without maintained in new projects.compromising appearance. Development Relation to Goals The use of asphalt shingles, imitation A development with high design quality stone, imitation brick, stucco, exterior and permanent materials meets the overall goals of creating a vibrant public realm vinyl siding is prohibited on any that fosters a thriving economy. Durable building facade visible from pedestrian materials also contribute to the goal of streetscape areas, including pedestrian/ creating a sustainable city with less need for service easements and visible upper replacement and maintenance.stories. should not be used on the bottom Performance Guideline transmittance (VT) of the glazing in these Use design principles and building materials locations must be no less than 0.50. that promote quality and permanence. DRAFTDRAFT 142 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.04 I Individual Sites and Buildings Figure 131: High quality materials applied to a tall building DRAFT Figure 130:Figure 132: Materials and design give a sense of quality and permanence.High quality materials applied to lower scale housing Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 143 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.05 BackgroundPerformance Guideline C.05 The buildings that make up a city with a Design buildings with architectural features strong identity and a vibrant public realm often follow a consistent set of design examples found in the Rochester urban principles, proportions and elements. They Design for Coherency also integrate lighting, signs and other and design elements to achieve a coherent elements into their overall design rather than composition. These include facades, roofs, treat them as disconnected appendages. entrances, windows, sign, and lighting In addition, undesirable elements such systems. Screen undesirable elements such as as service, loading and storage areas are service, loading and storage areas. either located away from or screened from public view. This means each project must contribute to the coherent design of the neighborhood or the city as a whole as well as maintain a coherent design within the project itself. Relation to Goals Buildings with a coherent design contribute to a vibrant public realm with a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment. This in turn meets the overall goals of creating a healthy city (more walking), a sustainable city (less driving). DRAFTDRAFT 144 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.05 I Individual Sites and Buildings DRAFT Figure 133: Coherent design principles, proportions and elements contribute to an improved public realm. Orenco Station, Portland OR Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 145 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.05 Design Details Projecting signs must have no less than Lighting sources should be concealed nine feet of clearance between the from view to prevent glare and promote Signage (applies to private development sidewalk and the lowest part of the sign, lighting uniformity. unless this is an existing improvement Signage should not project above the being included as part of a request for Service Entrances, Utility, Trash, Equipment cornice line or be mounted on the roof of additional encroachments/development Screening any building.OR if the architecture of an existing Locate service, loading, utility meters building does not allow for a 9-foot and storage areas within the buildings as Signs should not cover windows, clearance. much as possible, and away from public architectural elements or architectural streets and public spaces. Where feasible, The maximum distance between the sign locate service access along an alleyway. as an architectural element.and the face of the building is one foot. New projecting signs should not disrupt Avoid placing service functions so that Window signage and window clings are the sight line of an existing sign. Business they face onto residential streets in not permitted.signs should avoid spilling light into areas neighborhoods adjacent to the DMC of surrounding buildings.District. Signs should contribute to a vibrant pedestrian environment. Signs should Awnings Locate rooftop equipment so that it is not be scaled and oriented to the pedestrian, Awnings should have a minimum vertical visible from the adjacent street, or screen not as billboards. On corner lots, signs clearance of 9’-0” above the sidewalk and it with building-compatible materials. should take into account the visibility should project at least 36 inches and no from multiple directions.more than 60 inches from the building. Use methods of rooftop screening that Valances should not exceed 10 inches in are durable and integral to the building’s Projecting Signs height. Glowing awnings (backlit, light form. Screening should be designed Projecting signs should be attached showing through the material) are not to relate in color and material to the perpendicular to the building. Projecting permitted.building and its surrounds. signs must not project more than 5’ from the building’s face. Projecting signs must Building Lighting Avoid placing air conditioners and other DRAFT have a sign area no greater than 8 square equipment on building facades or screen feet per side.that complement the building, shine appropriately. downward and emit a warm light along walkways. In general, these lights should be mounted at a height not greater than 13 feet. 146 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.05 I Individual Sites and Buildings Light Fixture Signage 8 Square Feet Total S P 4'-0" A 2'-0" 13'-0" 9'-0" 2'-0"8'-0"6'-0" 2'-0"8'-0"6'-0" 030102 030102 16'-0" 16'-0" Sidewalk Sidewalk Figure 134:Figure 135: Vertical signage dimensions over sidewalk Signage Awning 8 Square Feet Total CAFE 5'-0" Max. 3'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" DRAFT 2'-0"8'-0"6'-0" 2'-0"8'-0"6'-0" 030102 030102 16'-0" 16'-0" Sidewalk Sidewalk Figure 136:Figure 137: Horizontal signage dimensions over sidewalkAwning dimensions over sidewalk Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 147 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.06 BackgroundPerformance Guideline C.06 Traditional warehouse and other preindustrial buildings with high ceilings, large windows ceilings and long span structures for evolving uses. Design parking for adaptability to future Design for Flexibility and spaces, workshops, and even housing and Adaptability for Future these characteristics is particularly attractive Design Details Use in urban areas where innovative new businesses and collaborative activities are height is 12 feet. On the ground level, even evolving. Rather than designing structures for a single limiting use, a building can be thought of as a skeleton or shell that with structural bays (column spacing} of at can be adapted to many uses over time. least 22 feet. These attributes can be incorporated into new buildings that emulate the most Min.Min.Min. StructStructStructurururalalal SpacinSpacinSpacingg 22'-022'-0""22'-022'-022'-0""" spaces at the sidewalk level of buildings where active uses are expected to change over time. 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Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 149 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.07 BackgroundRelation to Goals C.07 The emerging innovation economy places Creating spaces for collaboration supports the great emphasis on the need for spaces that goal of a thriving economy by creating the allow for collaboration. Such places are sometimes referred to as the “collaborative spaces designed to accommodate multiple Create Spaces for activities also contribute to the vibrant public Collaboration shop where work and meetings occur realm. spaces can include streets, plazas, cafes, or intentionally designed shared spaces that Performance Guideline are an extension of the public realm. This Create spaces in the building, especially at guideline encourages the development of the ground level, that can be part of the private buildings that accommodate this type “collaborative commons.” Separate spaces for of activity.collaboration may also be established that connect buildings. 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DRAFT Figure 143:Figure 145: Collaborative work space can take many forms such as this shared space in a former Grain Exchange Building. Minneapolis, MNwhat has become known as a “third place” to work. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 151 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.08 BackgroundDesign Details C.08 All buildings have impacts on energy use, There are two basic approaches to ensuring greenhouse gas emissions, water use, waste, desired outcomes in sustainable and healthy development: (1) use an existing rating system or set of sustainable design guidelines, Meet Sustainable and To meet sustainability goals and establish (2) develop a customized approach that Healthy Building a progressive identity for the city, buildings combines existing guidelines with certain should meet state-of-the-art standards for required performance outcomes. The second Design Standards sustainable and healthy design and operation. approach is recommended for Rochester. Meeting these standards contributes to This is similar to the St. Paul Green Building resiliency because buildings and cities can withstand disruption from extreme climate performance requirements embedded in the events and other related disturbances. B3 Guidelines required on all projects with Sustainable and healthy design guidelines for funding from the State of Minnesota. buildings may also contribute to creating a (sustainablebuildingpolicy.umn.edu/ distinct identity for the district.saintpaul/) Relation to Goals In the recommended approach, projects Meeting sustainable and healthy design should strive to meet one of the following standards in all structures addresses the goal guidelines or rating systems: of creating a sustainable city (less greenhouse LEED-NC (Silver) gas emissions, energy use, water, waste and Minnesota B3 Guidelines (SB2030) material use) and a healthy city (improved Living Building Challenge indoor environment).Green Globes Performance Guideline In addition, projects should strive to meet a Design all structures to minimize DRAFT environmental impacts. These include use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and stormwater management, construction waste, and indoor environmental quality. To further all structures to produce a healthy indoor emphasize healthy building standards, each environment for occupants.project may also meet one of the following: Well Building Standard Active Design Standard 152 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.08 I Individual Sites and Buildings DRAFT Figure 146: Bullitt Center is an example of a near zero energy building that meets Living Building Challenge criteria. Seattle, WA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 153 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.09 BackgroundPerformance Guideline C.09 Previous guidelines for the downtown district If district systems are found to be feasible, as a whole recommend the development design buildings for connection to district of district energy, district storm water and heating and cooling systems, district integrated utility systems. This guideline stormwater system, and other advanced Connect to District Systems recommends that all individual development infrastructure systems. If and when they projects should connect to these systems. become available, buildings should connect Connecting to district systems has advantages to the district systems. in terms of meeting environmental goals but with cost savings for heating and cooling plants, on-site stormwater management and other services. Relation to Goals This guideline to the sustainable city goal by reducing energy use and carbon emissions in buildings and infrastructure. Connection to district stormwater helps ensure that surface and ground water pollution is minimized, negative impacts of development on the hydrological cycle are minimized, and natural erosion and sedimentation levels in streams and lakes are not exceeded. Integrated utility systems can reduce water and wastewater leaving the site, reduce and recycle solid waste, and restore and enhancing natural ecological systems. DRAFTDRAFT 154 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.09 I Individual Sites and Buildings Figure 148: District stormwater systems enhance the public realm. DRAFT Figure 147:Figure 149: Individual buildings can be designed to easily connect to district energy systems.Centralized waste management systems eliminate trash collection vehicles and can separate waste for energy generation. Stockholm, Sweden Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 155 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.10 BackgroundPerformance Guideline C.10 Building roofs create visual interest and work Mechanical and other equipment should be together to form the city’s skyline. Many screened in a method that is integral to the building roofs are also seen from above by architectural design of the building and that occupants of taller buildings. It is common adds visual interest to the skyline. Design Design Roofs for Visual practice to locate necessary building rooftops to be attractive when seen from Impact and Sustainability mechanical functions on the rooftops of above by occupants of taller buildings. Green buildings. This equipment should be screened roofs and solar collectors should be installed or integrated into the building design to on buildings wherever feasible. Make rooftop reduce visual impact from street level and from above. Also, in a relatively dense urban tools. When not feasible initially, design setting, rooftops have great value for multiple buildings to support future solar collectors, purposes such as capturing solar energy green roofs, urban agriculture and other uses. as well as providing space for green roofs, Avoid uplighting, excessive lighting and use gardens and even innovative wastewater treatment systems. Individual projects should these potential uses. All buildings should be designed anticipating this future possibility. Relation to Goals Reducing the visual impact of mechanical equipment on rooftops contributes to an attractive, vibrant public realm. Creating solar and green roofs also support the vibrant public realm by making landscapes that are beautiful and productive. The sustainable city goal is supported by solar energy that DRAFTDRAFT reduces carbon emissions, green roofs that help manage storm water on site and enhance natural ecological systems, and the growth of local, organic food that reduces transportation. Green roofs and urban agriculture also support the healthy city goal by reducing temperatures and air pollution and providing access to healthy foods. 156 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.10 I Individual Sites and Buildings Design Details Integrate rooftop mechanical and telecommunications equipment, signage, and amenity space, where appropriate, into the design and massing of the upper Where decorative lighting is included in the building tower, use energy overlighting, and include programmable migratory seasons. Design building structure to support solar Figure 151: collectors on the upper level and install if Green roof improves view when seen from above. feasible. Design building structure to support a green roof on the upper level and install if feasible. DRAFT Figure 150:Figure 152: Green roofs are attractive but also help reduce the urban A green roof with a solar collector installation can provide heat island and allow for gardening. Chicago, ILclean energy to the building below. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 157 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.11 BackgroundPerformance Guideline C.11 Conventional parking lots and structures Design parking structures to minimize impacts on the pedestrian environment by environment. Often they interrupt sidewalks minimizing and locating driveways, screening with driveways and provide blank walls blank walls, placing parking underground or Design Parking Structures with no interesting activity along the street. in the center of blocks and creating active to Enhance Pedestrian Surface parking lots fail to enclose the uses on the street level. streetscape space making an undesirable and Realm unattractive pedestrian experience. Several solutions exist for minimizing these be reduced and placed to avoid pedestrian landscaped and screened to reduce impacts as well. Better solutions include placing parking structures underground or in the structure (the outside parking bay) can be designed for use as commercial or other active space. Relation to Goals A walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment meets the overall goals of creating a healthy city (more walking), a sustainable city (less driving), and a vibrant public realm. DRAFTDRAFT 158 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.11 I Individual Sites and Buildings Figure 154: Parking ramp echoes architecture of nearby buildings. DRAFT Figure 153:Figure 155: positively impacts the pedestrian environment. Miami Beach, FLsoftening the impact of the parking deck. Belmar, CO Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 159 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.11 Design DetailsParking Lots (surface parking)Access and Entrances The “City of Rochester Land Development Parking lots are not permitted to front on Within access and entrance zones, curb designated pedestrian oriented streets cuts should not be located within 50 feet design standards for parking facilities in (see map).of the end of any block or intersection. Section 63.427. These standards address Parking shall be located at the rear of the Set ticket gates inside the facility to avoid topics such as:principal building with access from the cars waiting on sidewalk. alley, if possible Restricted Site Locations for Parking Parking otherwise visible from the Details Vehicular and Non-vehicular Access to a street should be screened with a wall or Ceiling-mounted lighting within parking Parking Facility screening compatible with the building structures should be screened from Placement of Accessory Parking Facilities design.grade-level view. Where parking exists on on a Lot with a Principal Building Parking Structures (ramps)canopies or plantings shall screen views Parking Structure/New Building All parking structures should contain from above. Appearance Guidelinesstreet level active uses (retail, for Garage exhaust for below grade parking Parking Facility Lightingexample). Figure 157 shows where garages will be vented through the parking ramps should be avoided.roof of the highest building. The garage The boundaries of the DMC district and the Structured parking facades should exhaust at the roof shall be active -with Downtown Parking Overlay Zone do not contain architectural elements with exhaust fans and emergency generators coincide exactly. Some additional prescriptive appropriate proportions and materials having the option of being located in the guidelines are recommended based on the to harmonize with the streetscape and DMC Master Plan and the Urban Village nearby buildings.the roof of the building above. Overlay Zone Design Guidelines (and other resources). Active uses on perimeterParking in center General Parking Enclosed parking is encouraged. 11'-0" Underground parking or parking in the DRAFT 11'-0" middle of a block surrounded by active uses is encouraged. 11'-0" Parking lots are discouraged, but permitted when they adhere to design 16'-0" guidelines. Figure 156: Parking ramp placed in center of block with active uses on the outside 160 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.11 I Individual Sites and Buildings 02 DMC Boundary 060301 04 01 Downtown Waterfront 02 Central Station 03 “Heart of the City” 04 Discovery Square 05 05 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Recreation 06 Saint Mary’s Place Streets where parking facilities Figure 157: should be avoided Streets where parking facilities should be avoided (Source: Rochester Land Development Manual) Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 161 Individual Sites and Buildings I C.12 Background sustainable city (less driving and material use C.12 Conventional parking lots and structures in the long run), and economic development (wise use of infrastructure investments). environment. The future demand for parking Make Parking Structures is in question because of emerging trends Performance Guideline Adaptable to Future Uses such as increased use of public transit, a Design parking structures to be adaptable to more walkable city with residents living other uses in the future as living patterns and closer to work and other activities, and the automobile use change. potential revolution toward greater use of car services and even driverless cars. These transformational changes may lead to a challenge is that some of these trends will take time to emerge so parking structures Design Details need to be built in the short term. Solutions to this dilemma are to make parking structures adaptable to future changes Permit mixed use zoning in parking without having to demolish them entirely structures. to new uses. Designing the street level for more active future uses will contribute to a more pedestrian friendly public realm. Other strategies may include designing structures that can be disassembled so materials can be DRAFTDRAFT reused elsewhere. Relation to Goals Designing parking structures to be adaptable contributes the overall goals of creating a healthy city (more walking in the future), a 162 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines C.12 I Individual Sites and Buildings Exterior Vertical Circulation Tower Design roof to support active uses Design cores with future use in mind 11'-0" 11'-0" 11'-0" Active space on Ground 16'-0" Level Flat floors Figure 158: Before: Parking ramp adapted to include active uses on the street level Exterior Vertical Circulation Tower Design roof to support active uses Design cores with future use in mind 11'-0" 11'-0" DRAFT 11'-0" Active space on Ground 16'-0" Level Flat floors Figure 159: After: Parking ramp built for adaptability to future uses Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 163 Section I Section Title DRAFT 164 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Section Title I Section 03 Appendices and References A. Previous Guidelines and Standards B. Project Review Checklist List of Figures References DRAFT Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 165 Appendices I Previous Guidelines and Standards This Appendix includes a review of reference parklands that connect the city to the Previous Guidelines guidelines and standards organized by the countryside and beyond. There are few guideline categories used in this document. formal urban parks within the downtown and Standards area. The Open Space Network within A.1. Create a Safe, Inviting and Connected the DMC Development District is to feel Public Realm connected, while providing a unique experience for users in the individual The Urban Village Overlay Zone Design spaces. (Figure 6.4-3) These spaces will Guidelines (2009) identify key landmarks provide options for users whether it’s and view corridors in the city. In addition the Guidelines state:or a visitor from out of town with four hours to spare while waiting for a loved Visual Connections one to get out of surgery. Experiences Recommendations:in the spaces will vary with the seasons. Prohibit buildings from locating over or Accessibility will be essential for patients across a public streetand visitors as well as everyday users. Assess the impact of skyways which (Open spaces are listed and described) Where skyways are constructed, make A.6. Reuse and Restore Buildings them as transparent as possible. Look for opportunities to preserve A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states: existing views and view corridors, and 6.5 Historic District and Preservation open new views of landmark buildings 6.5.1 Planning Criteria and features where possible.Within the DMC Development District A.2. Enhance Connections to Nature and properties that capture the history of the Natural Systems Rochester and continue to contribute to the vibrancy of the downtown. (Figure DRAFT The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:6.5-1) The Rochester Historic Inventory 6.4 Parks and Open Spaceprepared in May and June of 2014 by 6.4.1 Open Space Networkthe 106 Group analyzed 200 properties The City of Rochester has a great and 31 were categorized as Rochester inventory of recreational and natural Heritage Sites. The DMC Development 166 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Previous Guidelines and Standards I Appendices buildings in the Urban Village.unique Public Art venues so that the and captures within the vision several of Use adaptive reuse of existing culture of the city can be expressed and buildings to further RDA goals: create enhanced. seen clearly at The Portal where the plaza vibrant gathering places, attractive The intent is to use public space as an fronts on the Plummer Building with a housing options, and celebrate the outdoor museum, letting works of art gateway down to Discovery Square and downtown experience.impact the city, to set them under the the integration of the Château Theatre Recognize local small businesses that light of day where they intrude upon our with a key role as a cultural anchor within occupy and contribute to the fabric daily life. In the intervening years the of a livable community. Help these goal is to increase the amount of arts and the plan further recognizes the role of the businesses thrive and maintain our cultural programming within the public historic fabric in enriching the character older buildings.realm. Previously untapped public spaces of the downtown, best noted at Third will become coveted outdoor galleries in Street.A.7. Infuse the City with Public Art which contemporary art is displayed, and a new forum is provided for emerging B. City of Rochester Land Development A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:artists to display their work and reach Manual and Ordinances states:6.4.3 Public Artwider audiences. Many artists will exhibit Public Art is a part of Rochester’s history, their works in Rochester parks and public evolving culture and collective memory. spaces, demonstrating an astonishing C. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report array of styles, forms, materials and (2010) states: society and adds meaning to the city. As future city. their inner vision to the outside world, D. Urban Village Overlay Zone Designand in doing so create a chronicle of There are several key locations where Guidelines (2009) states: the Rochester public experience. The public art and art programs are featured Recommendations:in the plan. The Downtown Waterfront Recognize existing contributing mostly surrounding Mayo Clinic and the (character/cultural heritage) Mayo Civic Center. The DMC master plan Center (Figure 6.4-10) with an outdoor buildings as an economic allows the incorporation of a full program installation fronting on the Civic Center, DRAFT development asset in the Urban of Public Art that includes a variety of “The Light Loop” within the Zumbro River Village.media displayed in a range of cultural (Figure 6.4-9), and other installations Develop means to revitalize and performance venues. The plan along The Crescent. These programs are and retain existing contributing envisions traditional forms of artwork associated with and designed for key (character/cultural heritage) but emphasizes new programming and public places as a way to further enhance Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 167 Appendices I Previous Guidelines and Standards their impact. This will build upon the Responsiveness and relevance streetcars while also allowing for ease of city’s demonstrated commitment to to the site (its architecture, use, pedestrian access. Continuous dedicated public art in and around Mayo Clinic and function, history, development, and Rochester Arts Center where they exhibit landscaping)throughout the district. Broadway, Civic sculpture in environment.Feasibility and quality of the public Center Drive and Second Street are art project or artwork including important vehicular connections and B. City of Rochester Land Development but not limited to public safety, entry points to the site as they provide Manual and Ordinances states:durability, quality of materials, direct connections to the district from technical, operational, maintenance, major arterials and population centers. and long-term care.Transit facilities and bus stops will be C. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report Artist’s relevant experienceprovided at key locations on major streets (2010) states: Suitability of the artwork to the sitein the district as shown. (Figure Appendix Partner with local arts groups or 5.6) advocates to achieve funding or Street paving materials shall be installed D. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design supportwith City- approved materials. Where Guidelines (2009) states: Recommendations:B.1. Design Streets for Pedestrians the district, materials will be used that Dedicate space for public art. (For elevate the character of the streetscape. example, consider sidewalks wide A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:The palette of materials and furnishings enough to place public art.)Streetscapes within the Development chosen for use within the district should Work with RDA Avenue of the Arts District are meant to be pedestrian-help to build a unique character for the Subcommittee, Arts Council, and other friendly environments, featuring a district, but should be consistent with groups, in order to identify pa1inering consistent pallet of signage, lighting, City approved materials. opportunities for including public art in paving and street furniture. Streets development projects.should be well lit and active so as to feel B. City of Rochester Land Development Artists should be commissioned for the safe both by day and by night.Manual and Ordinances states: public art.All streets will handle both vehicular and (Note: this references the Complete Streets To achieve high quality art in public Policy) DRAFT places the following should be will prioritize pedestrian movement The City of Rochester will seek to considered:more than others. Second Street will enhance the safety, access, convenience Quality and artistic merit of the be the central spine of the project and comfort of all users of all ages and artworkarea, combining multiple modes of abilities, including pedestrians (including transportation including vehicles and people requiring mobility aids), bicyclists, 168 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Previous Guidelines and Standards I Appendices transit user, motorists and freight — the sidewalks, street furniture, and improvements encourage street level drivers through the design, operation activity by creating outdoor gathering and maintenance of the transportation the public realm experience. Street spaces and areas for outdoor cafe spaces network so as to create a connected investments also provide linkages in along 1st Avenue from 2nd Street south network of facilities accommodating each the open space loop. Third and Fourth to the future UMR campus. mode of travel that is consistent with Avenue are re-imagined as abundantly and supportive of the local community, green streets that connect from Soldier’s D. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design Memorial Field at the south to the dense Guidelines (2009) states: and the needs of various users will need core of Mayo’s research district, providing Recommendations for Complete Streets: a direct link for patients, employees and Sidewalks- The most profound way Transportation improvements will others to move from Mayo’s center to to change our streets is to change include facilities and amenities that are the natural park environment. The paired the balance between people and recognized as contributing to Complete avenues are redesigned with enhanced cars by seeking the widest possible Streets, which may include street plantings and intermittent pocket parks, and sidewalk lighting; sidewalks and as development openings permit, which Crosswalks- Crosswalks should pedestrian safety improvements that provides visual relief along the corridor favor pedestrian movement at all provide ADA compliant accessibility; and reinforce the atmosphere of a linear downtown intersections. transit accommodations including park.Bike Lanes- Where bike lanes are pedestrian access to transit stops and desired, it should be at the expense bus shelters; bicycle accommodations The framework acknowledges that Civic of a car lane or a parking strip rather including bicycle storage, bicycle parking, Center Drive, Broadway, 2nd Street SW than at the expense of sidewalk bicycle routes, shared-use lanes, wide and 4th Street are the major connective width. Ideally, most streets in the travel lanes or bike lanes as appropriate; streets into and within downtown urban village should be “calm” and street treats, boulevard landscaping, Rochester, while 1st Avenue becomes street furniture and adequate drainage one of the most important, character-lanes rather than in a separate bike facilities. lane. Street improvements on 1st Avenue, Generous Street Level Windows- C. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report including wider sidewalks, generous trees Windows engage pedestrians and DRAFT (2010) states: and plantings along the street edge, and create a feeling of trust and openness The design of streets is a critical aspect bump-outs at the ends and mid-block, in a city. They enhance feelings of of the open space framework. Within a create a sense of place that is distinct security, implying that users could dense urban area, the spaces that make from other corridors within downtown. be assisted if in danger (see Facades up the pedestrian aspect of the streets The bump-outs and landscape section). Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 169 Appendices I Previous Guidelines and Standards Street Furniture- Street furniture B.6. Establish the Urban Forest including greenhouse gases and should be located at special places particulate matter created at intersections, and A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:Protection of water quality and represent opportunities to use Street trees in tree wells in combination enhancing storm water control the work of local artists and crafts with other greening strategies people. Water features and art can are recommended for rainwater C. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report also be incorporated into these management as well as aesthetic and (2010) states: special places.environmental reasonsGeneral promotion of establishing “green Lighting- Lighting exists at two levels streets” throughout downtown, with -street lighting and sidewalk lighting. B. City of Rochester Land Development some streets receiving more treatment Street lighting provides a base level Manual and Ordinances states:than others (e.g. 3rd and 4th Avenues) of illumination. Sidewalk lighting provides lighting for pedestrians. and especially shade trees along street D. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design Both should meet dark sky guidelines Guidelines (2009) states: including: Street trees should be consistently Economic storability through space and be of pedestrian scale.enhanced property values, improved shade in the summer, and create great Street Trees- Trees should be property marketability, and as a environments for sidewalk cafes. component of city infrastructure space, provide shade in the summer, Energy savings by reducing the B.7. Develop Sustainable Water and create great environments for urban heat island impacts, and Management Strategies sidewalk cafes.reduced building heating and Public Art- Great streets should cooling costsA. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states: accommodate and celebrate public The principles of sustainability are art in a ll of its forms (see Public Art increased sense of community, interwoven throughout the Development section).Plan through an integrated mix of Transit Stops- Transit stops should calming, and support of a walkable medium-to-high density uses, integrated be provided with amenities, public community.live-work environments and green/ DRAFT services and proper signage Aesthetic values for residential and park space features throughout the to increase the use of public commercial areasdowntown. Additionally, the plan will transportation.The amelioration of noise and glarestrive to implement sustainable urban Air pollution reduction through design and building practices to improve removal of atmospheric chemicals and enhance the environment and 170 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Previous Guidelines and Standards I Appendices quality of life, including storm water, 64.311 Overland Drainage Encouraged: D. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design transportation/transit, and parking The use of overland drainage and Guidelines (2009) states: systems. The Development Plan will retention as an integral part of the control recognize interrelationship of uses and build from these strategies to position where it is consistent with the B.9. Design Streets with Flexibility and Rochester and the DMC as a leader in Adaptability for Future Uses sustainable urban environment.groundwater recharge and reduces long- term maintenance costs.A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states: B. City of Rochester Land Development The DMC Plan proposes a wide rage of Manual and Ordinances states:C. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report 64.310 STORMWATER RUNOFF:(2010) states:network, including narrowing of lanes, Downtown Rochester is typical of many widening of sidewalks, better pedestrian and 100 year frequency storms due urban environments in that a high to development shall be detained percent of surfaces are impervious. While within the development and released Soldier’s Memorial Field is an exception adaptability. at a rate no greater than existed prior to this, even the Zumbro River has to the development unless otherwise been channelized and is conceived of B. City of Rochester Land Development permitted by the City Engineer. Storm as a hardscape. With these conditions, Manual and Ordinances states: sewers normally shall be designed for a watershed and stormwater management The Land development Manual and 10 year frequency storm, however; sewers are important considerations for designed to a greater frequency storm environmentally sustainable master may be required where safer overland the street network. in place to integrate rain gardens into drainage facilities or collector systems existing residential landscapes, and C. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report are provided in a manner consistent rain gardens will be supplemented by (2010) states: with the Stormwater Management Plan. additional strategies to address on- site stormwater management, helping changes to street design in the City Engineer if downstream stormwater DRAFT management facilities are adequate for encouraged to increase the amount of the conveyance or if the development pervious surfaces, and to avoid the urban adaptability of the street network. is adjacent to a receiving body of water such as a lake or river and proposed Management Plan. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 171 Appendices I Previous Guidelines and Standards D. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design Canopies or other exterior coverings D. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design Guidelines (2009) states: across sidewalksGuidelines (2009) states: Downtown streets must balance the Heated sidewalks needs of pedestrians, bicycles, transit and Enclosed connections to public quality views and vistas. Unique views the automobile in creating an attractive parking rampsdistinguish Rochester from other cities, and viable urban core. Downtown streets and orient residents and visitors. A strong passenger loading zonesdowntown identity depends upon the preservation and enhancement of these fourth. They should be “Complete Streets” C. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report special views and view corridors. which respect the pedestrian, bicycle (2010) states:Assess the impact of skyways which transit, automobile hierarchy.Creating a comfortable, safe and enticing pedestrian environment throughout Where skyways are constructed, B.10. Connect Street, Skyway, Subway downtown Rochester is a primary make them as transparent as Levels mobility goal of the Master Plan. This possible. plan respects the value of the skyway A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:and subway pedestrian network, and Typical Street Types Skyways and subways are a critical includes recommendation for completing Alleys and Lanes component of the pedestrian system, key segments of the skyway system. particularly during the winter months. However, recommendations stress A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states: Their expansion should be limited to the development of the street level improvements that close gaps in the pedestrian environment as a priority. This system of the downtown core only.is necessary to attain several important B. City of Rochester Land Development Plan objectives:Manual and Ordinances states: B. City of Rochester Land Development Enhance business vitality at street Manual and Ordinances states:level The design of the development Create a sense of safety and security C. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report incorporates features which provide for all people at all times of day(2010) states: DRAFT adverse climatic conditions. Such features are inviting for pedestrians and include:bicyclists Skyway or subway connections to adjacent buildings across the right- of-way 172 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Previous Guidelines and Standards I Appendices D. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design C.1. Design Buildings to Establish Sense of Guidelines (2009) states: Urban Enclosure building entrances should be located Recommendations:approximately every 30-35 feet - but Identify connections through alleys, A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:at a maximum of 75 feet. Recesses are arcades, intra-block areas, courtyards, Massing welcome so as to allow for more outdoor river walks and traditional sidewalks dining space as well as to highlight key that help to create a pedestrian mass, street wall heights, and facade entrances to stores and uses above grade. network linking all downtown zones articulation necessary to create a lively and assets.urban waterfront environment. The Height Limits Provide creative design solutions building bulk controls are intended The Development District, particularly for vibrant alleys/walkways that to create scale relationships between with a focus on the downtown core, is are active, safe, engaging and help new buildings and surrounding areas intended to create a varied skyline, with stimulate business activity. Integrate the operational needs of anticipated activities in the area. The wall height is measured at build-to-lines, downtown alleys, including service, Design Guidelines seek to integrate new trash and vehicular access, with development within the urban scale of facade position on all blocks. pedestrian activities.Downtown Rochester and to step down as they approach adjacent residential The calculation of building heights does All Street Types neighborhoods.not include architectural embellishments Recommendations:such as cornices or corner towers or The Urban Village is well served Build-To-Lines functional elements such as elevator by existing alleys, enhancing the Street walls on public rights-of way are overruns, HVAC equipment or roof opportunity to minimize curb cuts encouraged to vary in height and be bulkheads. Building height and setback which damage walkability and expressed in distinguishable facade requirements vary within the DMC potential building density. types to evoke multiple buildings and Development District (see Figure Access to private property should uses. The majority of lineal length of Appendix 5.4) with the highest buildings be via an alley as opposed to a the building frontage shall be set at encouraged within the downtown core private curb cut. As areas are being the parcel boundary line or within 10 adjacent to key p laces and discouraged DRAFT redeveloped, curb cuts should be adjacent to established residential eliminated.building are required to be set at the neighborhoods. Buildings should be a Alleys should be re-established in the front property line. Variation in street minimum of two stories or approximately Urban Village, where not present.wall facades is encouraged along upper 30 feet high where possible, unless otherwise prohibited by existing Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 173 Appendices I Previous Guidelines and Standards regulations. Buildings setbacks and 2nd Ave and Broadwaybuilding entrance, provided horizontal treatments shall be employed New development must respect the that the total area of the space on buildings greater than three stories or height and massing of existing buildings created does not exceed one 40 feet to ensure that buildings maintain square foot for every linear foot a pedestrian scale and that broad vistas of building frontage. are not compromised. Buildings within Riverfront Arts DistrictIn order to accommodate an the Tall Building Core shall have a setback 4 Story street edges stepping back to outdoor dining or seating area, of a minimum of 10 feet, but may rise towers, heights of new development up to 50% of the building facade as a uniform tower without additional compatible with contextmay be set back no more than 20 setbacks to the building crown. Buildings Downtown neighborhoodsfeet from the lot line. that fall outside of the Tall Building Core 3-6 Story residential townhouses and The minimum height of a principal shall adhere to the Rochester Downtown apartment buildings lining streets and building shall be two (2) occupied Alliance Urban Village Overlay Zone park edges along river Design Guidelines’ requirements for The maximum height of a principal setbacks.C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design building shall be six (6) occupied Guidelines (2009) states: B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report Recommendations: (2010) states: At the front lot line, except as Building Heights provided below, no setback is the right of way line of any public Mayo Medical and Clinical Districtpermitted for the ground through or private street a distance of at Multi-story with buildings that are usually least one foot for eve1y one foot of vertically expandable. Complies with far building. and standards in medical institutional If a principal building is located on a special district accesso1y uses for the sole use of 3rd and 4th Ave and Research Corridoron the lot lines.residents of the building. 4 Story street edges stepping back to The following exceptions to the no No minimum rear setback is required. towers, heights of new development setback provision along front and DRAFT compatible with contextside street lot lines shall apply:of a principal building shall be A portion of the building facade located on the interior side lot Main street/ Mixed Use Districtmay be set back from the lot line lines. An exception is an arcade. 3-4 Story street edges stepping back to in order to provide an articulated Arcades connecting the primary 8-10 story towers along mid-block alleysfacade or to accommodate a street with the alley (where occurs) 174 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Previous Guidelines and Standards I Appendices are permitted for pedestrian access emphasis on high quality design, space or terrace area. The use of to the alley. Maximum width of an visual transparency and where temporary railings may be permitted arcade is 18 feet.possible, uses that engage the street.to separate cafe dining from sidewalk Institutional uses, such as museums areas, provided railings utilized are D. City of Rochester Land Development and similar facilities of an educational complimentary building materials Manual and Ordinances states:or heritage nature.and reference the architectural character of the area. Railing parts Storefront and Retail Facades C.2. Design Tall Buildings to Preserve The design of storefronts, entranceways designed so as not to damage any Sunlight, Comfort and Views and awnings should promote a sense of street maintenance equipment. openness; making sites visually accessible creating a vibrant atmosphere with Glass and Fenestration displays that encourage active street life Glazing and openings shall promote C.3. Contribute to a Vibrant Streetscape and window shopping. Storefronts should be integrated into the potential for change over time. A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:the design and materials of the entire Storefronts should be integrated into Active Ground Floor Uses building. The storefront’s bulkhead/the design and materials of the entire Active uses that engage pedestrians shall kneewall should be constructed of a be encouraged fronting public places durable material.and design of each retailer. and along street frontages. Ground The design of the doors should level land uses shall be established and contribute to the character of and Window proportions, groupings and designed to animate public sidewalks, be compatible with the storefront rhythms shall be integral elements of the pedestrian streets, plazas and waterfront design and materials within the DMC design of each building facade and urban promenades to provide visual appeal. Development District.street-wall. Glazing systems shall be Interior display lighting should designed to promote area-wide visibility, following uses: (Figure Appendix 53)be installed to include adjustable accessibility and safety during evening Commercial uses, such as retail hours and during the winter season. stores, retail service establishments, DRAFT food and beverage establishments; for signage purposes.Appurtenances and/or entertainment facilitiesAny storefront with a ground Canopies, awnings and marquees are Lobbies for above grade uses such level restaurant uses may have a permitted and encouraged as they hardscape front yard that extends provide weather protection and visual residential and hotel with an to the sidewalk area as exterior cafe interest to the streetscape. Canopies can Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 175 Appendices I Previous Guidelines and Standards be constructed of a variety of materials primary facade should be articulated human-scale design elements will including both fabric and metal. Fabric with building entrances, display add interest to street-level facades. awnings can be retractable. glass should not be used. Lettering and logos are permitted on the spaces. This requirement shall apply Projections over the sidewalk are awning. It is desirable for these projecting to all public street frontages.allowed (subject to municipal elements to incorporate outdoor heating approval) including balconies and systems to lengthen the comfortable use bay windows. Projections shall of outdoor spaces. Awnings and canopies heights and window openings not extend more than 36 inches may be lit from the exterior.should appear to be similar to those beyond the boundary of a right- seen traditionally.of-way. Buildings should explore B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report All street facades should have opportunities to create “second (2010) states: architecturally articulated entrances. storefronts” along arcades, alleys and A building located on a corner walkways. The architectural features, lot may provide a single primary materials, and the articulation C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design entrance at the corner.of a facade of a building shall be Guidelines (2009) states: Building entrances shall be recessed continued on all sides visible from a The Urban Village Overlay Guidelines into the face of the building to a public street. identify a series of permitted and depth that permits the entry door to deleted uses. Permitted uses include a open and close without projecting Awnings into the public right-of-way. institutional and entertainment functions. Occasional pedestrian passages are frame of the storefront; broken into All of these can be designed to enhance encouraged to break down the scale and not detract from the pedestrian of a block, and to connect streets, windows beneath them. Awnings nature of the streetscape. Deleted uses alleys and interior courtyards. This is should not hide the building’s fa9ade, include auto repair and maintenance, car especially important in conjunction distort its proportions, or cover with larger developments.architectural features. Awning colors other non-pedestrian-oriented uses that Buildings should be designed or should relate to and compliment the DRAFT detract from the pedestrian nature of the building fa9ade. streetscape.Awnings should have a minimum Quality & Details vertical clearance of 8’6” above the Entrances, Openings and Passages Buildings should engage the public. sidewalk and should project at least The presence of window displays and 36 inches from the building. 176 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Previous Guidelines and Standards I Appendices Awnings should be attached directly especially on pedestrian-oriented street to the building and require no poles expression to the materials commonly wall facades. The use of these high- or sidewalk support.used throughout the project area. The quality materials is intended to convey a Awnings should be retractable, design of new buildings and structures solid and permanent look. when possible, for seasonal use and should be timeless and enduring, seeking longevity.inspiration from the rich heritage of The use of asbestos shingles, imitation Awnings should be shed Rochester and Southeast Minnesota.stone, imitation brick, stucco, exterior awnings, when possible, with Materials simple horizontal valences and New buildings shall be constructed aluminum siding is discouraged on any no end panels, as they are more building facade visible from pedestrian transparent, allow better views into expression to the materials commonly streetscape areas, including pedestrian/ storefronts and maintain good visual used throughout Rochester’s rich service easements and visible upper connections.architectural history. Final materials may stories. Awnings of canvas or fabric-like vinyl, stretched over a frame and in these Design Guidelines, but the Masonry facades shall include the use extended over a doorway or window, general objectives, approach and intent of stone as architectural accents for are preferred. Meta l, wood, glass or shall remain consistent with the approved lintels, sills, copings and keystones. other materials will be reviewed on a DMC Development Plan.Foundation bases, sills and lintels shall case-by-case basis.Building Materials and Color to the greatest extent possible use local Glowing awnings (backlit, light The use of innovative building showing through the material) are technologies is encouraged throughout are encouraged to be natural rather than discouraged.the Development District and should be contrasted with traditional building be made from regionally produced or D. City of Rochester Land Development materials to reference the architectural quarried stone. Manual and Ordinances states:character of Rochester and Southeast Minnesota.B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report (2010) states: C.4. Promote Quality and Permanence in New buildings shall be constructed DRAFT Development with materials common throughout Rochester and Southeast Minnesota. C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:Use of materials such as brick, stone, Guidelines (2009) states: Architectural Featuressteel and wood is recommended for the Recommendations: New buildings shall be constructed Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 177 Appendices I Previous Guidelines and Standards Quality & Details downtown and adjacent to key places, Buildings should be constructed of prominent window openings and should be more pronounced. high quality materials such as brick, entrances. stone, or cast stone.Glass And Fenestration Building Corners(NOTE: These also apply to other glass should not be used (at street Building corners should be made more Guidelines—C.5) level).noticeable. Changes in orientation, Glazing and openings shall promote shapes, additional materials, colors D. City of Rochester Land Development and projections are all favored means the potential for change over time. Manual and Ordinances states:of adding special visual appeal to Storefronts should be integrated into interesting streets, public spaces and the design and materials of the entire waterfront. These are the building parts C.5. Design for Coherency that foster longer and more dramatic and design of each retailer. views. A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:Window proportions, groupings and Architectural FeaturesBuilding Bases rhythms shall be integral elements of the Architectural features (shapes, colors, Bases should be a minimum of two design of each building facade and urban clocks, towers, corners, etc.) should stories and articulated by material street-wall. Glazing systems shall be designed to promote area-wide visibility, visual relief and interest. The intent of activity and provide the highest quality accessibility and safety during evening these features is to emphasize major for the pedestrian environment. The hours and during the winter season. diversity of storefront articulation on one throughout the Development District parcel will break down the scale of the Signage and also to attract views from major overall parcel and the street wall.The DMC Development Plan imagines thoroughfares, key places and the a wide variety of signage types and waterfront .Cornices locations including canopies and vertical A crowning projection, or cornice, shall marquees. Signage should be designed Building Edges be encouraged at the top of a building to be integral with building design. They DRAFT Special care and design attention along along the street wall at the top of the should be pedestrian-oriented in size, with more decorative treatment and building for those under 60 feet, and at placement, material and color as well as materials are desired for all edges of the setback of those over 60 feet. These auto-oriented to be seen from afar. buildings. These are the most visible elements can generally be modest in part of the urban scene. Edges include detail but cornices within the core of the 178 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Previous Guidelines and Standards I Appendices proportioned” with a distinct base, Lighting should come from direct a middle, and a top, created by shielded light sources and be carefully scaled to the pedestrian. Architectural variations of detailing, color and/or integrated into the overall design of accent lighting should highlight comers materials. Verticality is emphasized the building so as to provide visibility and roof edges.using structural bays, variations and safety but avoid creating glare or in materials, window proportions, Storefront lighting is one of the best and variations in building plane. motorists or pedestrians. sources of sidewalk lighting in urban areas. It is warm and welcoming and feet historic bay width in Rochester is Neon signs may be allowed so long contributes to a sense of activity and recommended. as they are carefully designed in size, watchfulness. It also generally provides a Buildings should meet the ground shape and color that complement the greater amount of light directly onto the with a solid base treatment that architecture of the building and the sidewalk than to street-level luminaries. creates a visual transition from district. sidewalk to building wall. provide lighting from the buildings.Buildings should express the Lighting The vision for the DMC Development Refuse Collection between street levels and upper District seeks a maximum amount of Refuse collection areas and dumpster levels through detailing, materials light, to create a variety of environments locations shall be fully enclosed within and fenestration. The presence of a and experiences. Lighting should be portions of principal buildings for which horizontal material transition is an used for artistic purposes and carefully they serve and shall be screened from important feature in this relationship. integrated with the architecture, such as New buildings must provide a to accentuate edges. around the site.horizontal sign frieze in order to Commercial buildings are intended to B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report the ground level and upper facade. be inviting to the public to encourage (2010) states: visitors to enter the site from the city Signage Recommendations: streets, to shop at the retail stores and Signs should be oriented to the eat at the restaurants, and to generally DRAFT C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design pedestrian. Projecting signs, banners, stay longer and take full advantage of Guidelines (2009) states: awnings, and wall and window the waterfront area. Balanced against an Recommendations: appropriate level of street illumination Massing & Materials should be proportioned, simple, and is the need to limit light that is cast up Buildings should be “vertically easy to read. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 179 Appendices I Previous Guidelines and Standards Signage should not project above Projecting signs should be Service Entrances, Utility, Trash, the cornice line or be mounted on Equipment Screening the roof of any building.of the facade. Projecting signs may Consider service facilities as an Signs should not cover windows, take on their own special shape, or integral part of the site plan and architectural elements or create their own symbol within the avoid siting service areas and architectural details and should overall facade design.mechanical equipment as an The light level should not overpower afterthought. architectural element.the facade or other signs on the Locate service, loading, and storage Signs should take into consideration street. The light source should be areas within the buildings as much adjacent storefronts and signage and shielded from pedestrian view.as possible, and away from public make a positive contribution to the streets and public spaces when general appearance of the street and Building Lighting feasible. Where possible, locate commercial area.service access along an alleyway or Businesses located in alleys, that compliment the building, shine within the building. The frequency courtyards, arcades, river walks & downward and emit a warm light of trash pickup may need to be along walkways. In general, these increased to avoid unsightly volumes from the street.lights should be mounted at a height of trash buildup. Existing historic building signs not greater than 12 feet.Locate rooftop equipment so that it should be returned to their original All building entrances, including is not visible from the adjacent street, design when appropriate.arcade, alley and others, should be or screen it with building-compatible Signs should be durable, well-well lit.materials. designed and act as unique Use methods of rooftop screening expressions of the business.relate to and compliment the that are durable and integral to the Street numbers should be building fa9ade.building’s form. Screening should be prominently displayed at the ma in Lighting sources should be designed to recede against open sky, entrance to every business, and be concealed from view to prevent glare others should be designed to relate clearly visible from the street or alley.and promote lighting uniformity.in color and material to the building Window signage should be limited to Select spotlighting and colored lights and its surrounds. DRAFT one-third of the window surface area.used to illuminate signs or prominent Give consideration to potential Wall signs should be positioned building details will be reviewed on a views of the rooftop from adjacent within architectural features such as case-by-case basis.buildings. the panels above storefronts, on the 180 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Previous Guidelines and Standards I Appendices D. City of Rochester Land Development D. City of Rochester Land Development C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design Manual and Ordinances states:Manual and Ordinances states:Guidelines (2009) states: Not addressed.Not addressed. C.6. Design for Flexibility and Adaptability C.8. Meet Sustainable and Healthy D. City of Rochester Land Development for Future Use Building Design Standards Manual and Ordinances states: Not addressed. A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states: Not addressed.Section 6.6 addresses sustainability C.10. Design Roofs for Visual Impact and including recommended targets for Sustainability B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report energy and carbon. (2010) states: A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states: Not addressed.B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report Skyline (2010) states: The goal for the project is to create a C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design Includes Sustainability Framework (p 66-varied and highly decorative skyline as Guidelines (2009) states: Not addressed.achieved by changing heights, varying C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design roof types and roof angles and the D. City of Rochester Land Development Guidelines (2009) states: addition of vertical elements to contrast Manual and Ordinances states:Not addressed.with the roofs. Not addressed. D. City of Rochester Land Development Mechanical and HVAC equipment should C.7. Create Spaces for Collaboration Manual and Ordinances states: be integrated into the roof design and Not addressed.screened i n a method that is integral to A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states:the architectural design of the building Not addressed.C.9. Connect to District Systems and that adds visual interest to the skyline. B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states: DRAFT (2010) states: Not addressed.B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report Not addressed.(2010) states: B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report Not addressed. C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design (2010) states: Guidelines (2009) states: Not addressed. Not addressed. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 181 Appendices I Previous Guidelines and Standards C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design the architectural guidelines. Structured Guidelines (2009) states: parking areas are intended to be shared for Residential uses within the DMC Roofs & Projections and to be hidden from major rights-Development District at a recommended of-way, key places and the waterfront. factor of 1.0 spaces/unit. It is encouraged a visually interesting manner that Above-ground structured parking within complements the composition of the a development parcel should be either same block as the residential use for building and the surrounding area. completely encapsulated (i.e. clad in which it is being constructed . Use a strong, attractively detailed such a manner that it is indistinguishable cornice or parapet. Sculpted roof from the building elements around it) Garage exhaust for below grade parking forms are permissible if they employ or visually screened by means of other garages will be vented through the roof uses like substantial perimeter planters of the highest building of the roof of the or other architectural elements that podium .The garage exhaust at the roof D. City of Rochester Land Development shall be active -with exhaust fans and Manual and Ordinances states: structure from view at grade level.emergency generators having the option Not addressed.of being located in the garage levels Where parking is visible, the exteriors C.11. Design Parking Structures to fronting on public thoroughfares building above. Enhance Pedestrian Realm are to be designed as street oriented architecture with the same principles Access and Entrances A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states found in these guidelines for traditional Within access and entrance zones, curb (Appendix 5.0 Design Guidelines):occupied buildings, except for mandatory cuts should not be located within 50 feet Parking ground level uses.of the end of any block or intersection. Throughout the DMC Development Vehicular curb cuts should be District, parking is intended to be Ceiling-mounted lighting within parking coordinated with Rochester Public Works convenient, but not dominate the view. structures should be screened from Department, MnDOT and local zoning Parking will be located within blocks, but grade-level view. Where parking exists on requirements and be designed to work in will be setback or otherwise screened to coordination with pedestrian and bicycle not be visible from key locations. plantings shall screen views from above. circulation. All parking service entries DRAFT At street level, other uses, preferably are to be designed with attractive doors. Non-enclosed surface parking areas shall active uses, shall screen above-grade Parking signage and lighting should be be fully screened from rights-of-way parking from predominant public views coordinated with building and public by means of landscaping, solid walls where possible.space design. or decorative fencing consistent with 182 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Previous Guidelines and Standards I Appendices B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report 4. Alternative Compliance. (2010) states: densities.5. Special Ordinance Exemptions. Parking recommendations (p 135 table)All parking structures shall contain 6. Restricted Site Locations. Structured parking integrated in block street level active uses (retail, for 7. Vehicular and Non-vehicular Access development, street level entries example) on the major right of way to a Parking Facility. minimized and ground level lined with (such as 1st Ave. SW).8. Placement of Accessory Parking active usesStructured parking facades should Facilities on a Lot with a Principal contain architectural elements Building. C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design with appropriate proportions and 9. Surface Parking Lot Landscape Guidelines (2009) states: materials to harmonize with the Recommendations: streetscape and nearby buildings.10. Parking Structure/New Building. General(Note: There are several other Enclosed parking is encouraged. recommendations about calculating Appearance Guidelines: Parking lots are discouraged, but parking requirements and other Every facade of a new or expanded permitted when they adhere to policies to reduce impacts. These do parking structure or building that design guidelines.faces a public street (not an alley) Lots (surface parking)focusing on physical design.)should be of a design that ensures Parking lots are not permitted to front on pedestrian oriented streets D. City of Rochester Land Development parking facility do not dominate the (such as 1st Ave. SW).Manual and Ordinances states:exterior appearance of the structure Parking shall be located at the rear Parking facilities are addressed in Section or building and that vehicles of the principal building with access 63.427. Relevant parts include:within the structure or building are from the alley, if possible.screened from view from the public Parking otherwise visible from the Zoning Regulations Applicable to the street except where visible through street should be screened with a wall Approval Process, General Zoning District entrance/exit openings on the or screening compatible with the Standards, or Site Appearance Standards building design.for the Use of Land for Vehicular Parking The appearance of at-grade parking Structures (ramps)under the Land Development Manual or areas located beneath an elevated DRAFT Structured parking preserves land, Required New Design Provisions within building that face a public street (not minimizes environmental impacts, Portions of the DPOZ:an alley) should be shielded from and maintains and contributes to the 1. Application. street view with architectural screen, integrity and safety of the pedestrian 2. Dbuilding facades, or other suitable streetscape. It can be particularly 3. Approval Process and Scope. elements. Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 183 Appendices I Previous Guidelines and Standards The facade of a new or expanded parking structure or building that B. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report parking structure or building that is is visible from a public street (not (2010) states: within two stories in height above Includes Sustainability Framework (p 66- the adjacent grade and fronts on a transparent to viewers from the public street should be constructed street. with the same level of architectural C. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design detail and type of exterior materials Parking Facility Lighting Guidelines (2009) states: as the principal building on the lot.Any exterior lighting provided for a Not addressed. The facade of a new or expanded parking structure or building should luminaries. If pole mounted, the D. City of Rochester Land Development blend in with the overall appearance maximum height of the luminaire shall Manual and Ordinances states: of the existing buildings lying be 18 feet with a maximum permitted Not addressed. adjacent to or directly across the illumination of one footcandle at the street by maintaining the patterns property line. The light source of the of horizontal (story dimensions) and luminaries used for interior lighting in vertical alignment (building facade a parking structure or building shall widths) of the architectural features be completely shielded from view by established by the neighboring persons standing anywhere within the buildings.adjacent street right-of-way (see Figure 5). building fronting on a public street Required Bicycle Parking should make every attempt to relate to the human scale through the use C.12. Make Parking Structures Adaptable lighting, building projections, art, to Future Uses landscaping or other pedestrian- oriented features.A. The DMC Master Plan (2015) states: DRAFT To provide for user security and Section 6.6 addresses sustainability public awareness, the building including recommended targets for enclosure or facade around any energy and carbon. stair or elevator tower for use by the general public in a new or expanded 184 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Project Review Checklist I Appendices 02A l Downtown District GuidelinesA.6. Project Review Reuse and Restore Buildings A.01 Does the plan or project reuse and Checklist Create a Safe, Inviting and Connected restore existing buildings? Public Realm Does the plan or project contribute to A.7. creating a safe, inviting and connected Infuse the City with Public Art public realm?Does the plan or project contribute to Are existing views and view corridors public art in the city? enhanced? A.8. A.2. Develop Mixed Use Neighborhoods Enhance Connections to Nature and Does the plan or project contribute to Natural Systems establishing mixed use neighborhoods? Does the plan or project contribute to enhancing connections to nature and A.9. natural systems?Promote Urban Agriculture Does the plan or project contribute to A.3. establishing urban agriculture? Establish District and Sub-district Identity Does the plan or project contribute to A.10. establishing district and sub-district Create District Parking identity?Does the plan or project contribute to establishing district parking? A.4. Strengthen GatewaysA.11. Does the plan or project contribute to Create Sustainable Community strengthening gateways between sub-Infrastructure (district energy, district DRAFT districts?stormwater, waste collection) Does the plan or project contribute to A.5. creating sustainable infrastructure? Establish Signature Open Spaces Does the plan or project contribute to A.12. establishing signature open spaces?Create a Healthy Community Does the plan or project contribute to creating a healthy community? Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 185 Appendices I Project Review Checklist 02B l Streets and CorridorsB.6. B.10. Establish the Urban ForestConnect Street, Skyway, Subway levels B.1. Does the project contribute to the quality Is the project located in a key site where Design Streets for Pedestrians of the urban tree canopy?opportunities for connecting two or three Does the streetscape enhance the beauty Does the project employ best-practices pedestrian systems are feasible? and functionality of the pedestrian realm?technologies for street tree installation?If so, does the project establish Does the project use state-of-the-art connections in a clear, safe and easily technologies for lighting, landscaping, B.7. accessible way? furnishings, etc?Develop Sustainable Water Management Strategies B.2. 02C l Individual Sites and Buildings Design Streets for Bicycles manage, and clean/store/reuse Does the street support safe and rainwater?C.1. convenient access for bicycles?Design Buildings to Establish Sense of B.8. Urban Enclosure B.3. Design Smart Streets Does this project contribute to a sense of Design Streets for Mass Transit Does the project incorporate smart urban enclosure? Does the street support safe and technologies? convenient access for mass transit?requirements for build-to lines, height B.9. B.4. Design Streets with Flexibility and Design SAdaptability for Future UsesC.2. Is the roadway safe, convenient and Does the project design promote short-Design Tall Buildings to Preserve Sunlight, Comfort and Views pedestrians, bicycles and mass transit?Does the project design anticipate Does this project contribute to a sense of change over time and include innovative urban enclosure at the base? B.5. strategies for adaptation (e.g. rainwater Is the tower designed to preserve Design Safe Multimodal Intersections management, reduced ADT demands, sunlight and sky view in the public realm? DRAFT etc.)?Is the project designed to mitigate wind accommodating pedestrians, bicycles, conditions at street level? mass transit and cars?Is the project designed to preserve sunlight, views and privacy for occupants within the building? 186 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines Project Review Checklist I Appendices C.3. C.7. C.11. Contribute to a Vibrant StreetscapeCreate Spaces for Collaboration Design Parking Structures to Enhance Does this project contribute to a Is this project designed to create spaces Pedestrian Realm vibrant streetscape?for collaboration?Does this project locate and screen parking to minimize its impact on the C.8. pedestrian environment? guideline?Meet Sustainable and Healthy Building Does this project enhance the pedestrian Design Standards environment through creation of ground C.4. Does this project meet sustainable design Promote Quality and Permanence in Development Rochester for the DMC District?C.12. Does this project use design principles Make Parking Structures Adaptable to and building materials that promote C.9. Future Uses quality and permanence?Connect to District Systems Is this project design to be adapted Is this project designed to connect to to other uses in the future if parking C.5. district energy, district stormwater and demand changes? Design for Coherency other advanced infrastructure systems?Is this project designed so that it can be Does this project have a coherent easily disassembled? composition that integrates lighting and C.10. signage while screening out undesirable Design Roofs for Visual Impact and visual elements?Sustainability Does the top of the building contribute prescriptive requirements for building to the character of the skyline? Are mechanical equipment, penthouses guideline?and other functions on the rooftop adequately screened? C.6. Is the rooftop attractive when seen from Design for Flexibility and Adaptability for above? DRAFT Future Use Is this project designed to support the use of the upper level for solar collectors? adaptable to future uses?Is this project designed to support the use of the upper level for a green roof? Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 187 Appendices I List of Figures FiguresPage List of Figures 1. Key aspirational goals for DMC Project 10 2. DMC District and sub-districts 11 3. Previous planning documents for downtown Rochester 13 4. Rochester DMC Planning and Implementation Process 15 5.Organization of the guidelines17 6. A successful public realm should include connected and beautiful places. 25 Boston Commons, Boston MA 7. Rochester’s public realm should connect to nature and natural systems. 27 Boston Commons, Boston MA 8.Establishing district and sub-district identity can help celebrate the unique places in Rochester.29 Little Italy, Montreal, Canada 9. A successful gateway can celebrate the transition from one district to another. 31 Gateway near Pioneer Square, Seattle WA 10. Creation of a signature open space strengthens district identity and is recommended 33 in the center of each sub-district in the DMC District. Urban Plaza and Fountain, Boston MA 11. R 35 for entrepreneurial start up businesses. Park Shops Adaptive Reuse, Raleigh NC 12. Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor, Millennium Park, Chicago IL 37 13.Successful public art can be highly interactive and attract people to signature spaces.37 Fountain Plaza by Diedre Saunder, Silver Spring MD 37 14. Weatherdance Fountain by Andrea Myklebust and Stanton Sears, Iowa City IA 37 15. Mixed use neighborhoods are vibrant places that will bring added vitality to Rochester. 39 Streetscape, Arlington VA 16.Urban agriculture can enliven the city and promote a healthier, locally sourced diet.41 Lafayette Greens, Detroit MI 17. District parking is seamlessly integrated into the design and placed in the center of the block. 43 St. Louis Park MN 18. District energy systems can incorporate multiple sources. 45 19.Making stormwater collection visible educates the public about its management.45 20. Centralized underground waste collection/separation system eliminates garbage collection on streets. 45 Stockholm, Sweden 21. Recreational opportunities contribute to a healthy community. 47 Saint Paul MN DRAFT 22.European multimodal streets accommodate all users.51 Amsterdam, The Netherlands 23. Multimodal street prioritizes pedestrians and reduces the impact of automobiles. 51 Buenos Aires, Argentina 24. Curbless multimodal streets can delineate uses with changes of color or texture. 51 25.Sidewalk zones - minimum widths 52 26. Plan of sidewalk zones at corner 52 27. Plan of sidewalk zones at corner with cafe 52 28. Sidewalk zones - preferred widths 53 29. Sidewalk with expanded frontage zone for sidewalk cafe 53 188 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines List of Figures I Appendices 30.Sidewalk with expanded amenity zone 53 31. Sidewalk with arcade space 53 32. Sidewalk with expanded amenity zone for sidewalk cafe 53 33. Sidewalk materials and details 54 34. Sidewalk materials 55 35.Street furnishings56 36. Pedestrian scale sidewalk lighting 57 37. Street lighting with attachments 57 38. Ligh 58 39. Lighting elements and clearances 59 40.A bicycle lane next to a travel lane demonstrates how multiple modes can share the street.61 Toronto, Canada 41. Cycle track next to travel lane 62 42. One-way bicycle lane next to travel lane 63 43. One 63 44.One-way shared bicycle and travel lanes63 45. Modern streetcars in dedicated guideways share the street with cars and parallel parking. 65 Washington DC 46. Bus stop lengths and spacing 67 47. Bus stop lengths and spacing 67 48.Plan of mass transit stop area67 49. Clearly marked roadways help promote safe multimodal roadway design. 69 Brooklyn NY 50. Minimum widths for roadway lanes 71 51. P 71 52.Stormwater management in planted median72 53. Stormwater management in wider planted median 72 54. A well-designed intersection accommodates all users in a complex urban space. 75 9th Avenue, New York City NY 55. Plan of intersection corner with preferred crosswalk width 79 56.Plan of intersection corner with minimum crosswalk width79 57. The urban forest transforms a street in Portland OR 81 58. S 81 and provide a sense of enclosure for the sidewalk. Portland OR 81 59. Advanced planting methods ensure tree survival 81 DRAFT 60.T83 61. T 83 62. Recommended tree species 84 63. Japanese Tree Lilac 85 64. Serviceberry 85 65.Ohio Buckeye85 66. Yellowwood 85 67. Magyar Ginkgo 85 68. White Oak 85 Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 189 Appendices I List of Figures 69.Sustainable stormwater management can be educational and engaging.87 State College PA 70. Stormwater collection becomes whimsical public art. 87 71. Sustainable stormwater management as public art. 88 72. Stormwater planter in an urban condition 88 73.Cistern for stormwater management under roadway median89 74. Cistern for stormwater management under sidewalk zone 89 75. Solar-powered smart meter in Ann Arbor MI 91 76. Electric car-sharing vehicles charging in Berlin, Germany 91 77. Nice Ride has become an integral part of the transportation network using state-of-the-art technologies. 91 Twin Cities MN 78. Smartphone apps give users access to real time information about routes and schedules. 91 79. I 95 many possible uses. Eugene OR 80. Food trucks can add vitality to the city street. Bell Street Woonerf, Seattle WA 95 81.Programmed events, like Thursdays on First, demonstrate how a street can become an active urban plaza. 95 Rochester MN 82. Pocket parks can be developed in former parking spaces, enlarging and enlivening the sidewalk. 95 San Francisco CA 83. Typical curb and gutter at roadway edge 97 84.Curbless design at roadway edge97 85. Asymmetrical sidewalks provide space for pedestrian-oriented activities. 97 86. Externalizing vertical connections and making them highly visible will improve connectivity 99 between the skyway, subway and street. Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany 87.Plan and section of visible connection between levels in exterior tower and building lobby100 88. Plan and section of sunken courtyard provides visual connection and daylight to subway level 101 89. Vertical connection at High Line, New York City NY 101 90. Vertical connection within building lobby, Minneapolis MN 101 91. Map of street types in downtown Rochester (from RDMP) 103 92.P105 93. S 107 94. Main street/ Destination street 109 95. Transit mobility street 111 96. Alley transformed into pedestrian-friendly space 112 DRAFT 97.Alleys and lanes113 98. Skyways are one example of a dedicated pedestrian corridor. 115 99. Culture Trail, Indianapolis IN 116 100. Hammarby Sjostad development, Stockholm, Sweden 116 101. City Loop, Rochester DMC Plan 117 102.The Crescent, Rochester DMC Plan117 103. Four-lane roadway with bicycle lanes and generous sidewalk zones (100-foot Right-Of-Way) 119 104. Four-lane roadway with bicycle lanes and on-street parking (100-foot Right-Of-Way) 120 105. Four-lane roadway with extended sidewalk and on-street parking (100-foot Right-Of-Way) 121 106. Four-lane roadway with shared mass transit and bicycle lanes (100-foot Right-Of-Way) 122 190 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines List of Figures I Appendices 107.Three-lane roadway with bicycle lanes and sidewalk zones (75-foot Right-Of-Way)123 108. Two-lane roadway with bicycle lanes and on-street parking (75-foot Right-Of-Way) 124 109. Two-lane roadway with dedicated transit lanes and planted median (75-foot Right-Of-Way) 125 110. Buildings placed on lot lines form urban enclosure. 129 111. Having a choice between sun and shade enhances outdoor space. 129 112.ban space. Peace Plaza, Rochester MN129 113. Map of streets with zero setbacks 131 114. Building height and setback requirements 132 115. Map of tall building zone in downtown Rochester 133 116. Tall building tower designed to provide increased sunlight, natural ventilation and views, Seattle, WA 135 117.Tall building components and setbacks136 118. Canopy at tall building base protects from wind and weather. 136 119. Tall building setback and base height limit adjacent to lower scale buildings 137 120. Plan of tall building tower setbacks and base for middle of block property 137 121. Tall building separation 137 122.Plan of tall building tower setbacks and base for corner property137 123. A vibr 139 124. A vibrant streetscape promotes walking in the city.139 125. Active uses and windows to the street enhance the pedestrian experience. 3rd Street, Rochester MN 139 126. Sidewalk with expanded frontage zone for sidewalk cafe 140 127.Sidewalk with expanded amenity zone for sidewalk cafe140 128. Sidewalk with arcade space 140 129. A 141 130. Materials and design give a sense of quality and permanence. 143 131. High quality materials applied to a tall building 143 132.High quality materials applied to lower scale housing143 133. Coherent design principles, proportions and elements contribute to an improved public realm. 145 Orenco Station, Portland, OR 134. Vertical signage dimensions over sidewalk 147 135. Ligh 147 136.Horizontal signage dimensions over sidewalk147 137. Awning dimensions over sidewalk 147 138. M 148 139. W 149 and attractive to young entrepreneurs. DRAFT 140.H149 141. Building spaces with longer spans and movable partitions can be adapted to multiple uses. 149 142. Spaces for collaboration can be created within buildings, 150 in connections between buildings, and in outdoor spaces 143. Collaborative work space can take many forms such as this shared space in a former Grain Exchange Building. 151 Minneapolis, MN 144. Attractive outdoor gathering spaces foster collaboration. 151 145. C 151 146. Bullitt Center is an example of a near zero energy building that meets Living Building Challenge criteria . 153 Seattle, WA Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 191 Appendices I List of Figures 147.Individual buildings can be designed to easily connect to district energy systems.155 148. District stormwater systems enhance the public realm. 155 149. Centralized waste management systems eliminate trash collection vehicles and can separate waste 155 for energy generation. Stockholm, Sweden 150. Green roofs are attractive but also help reduce the urban heat island and allow for gardening. Chicago, IL 157 151.Green roof improves view when seen from above. 157 152. A green roof with a solar collector installation can provide clean energy to the building below. 157 153. P 159 positively impacts the pedestrian environment. Miami, Beach FL 154. Parking ramp echoes architecture of nearby buildings. 159 155.A159 156. Parking ramp placed in center of block with active uses on the outside 160 157. Map of active streets where parking facilities should be avoided (Source: Rochester Land Development Manual) 161 158. Before: Parking ramp adapted to include active uses on the street level 163 159. After: Parking ramp built for adaptability to future uses 163 DRAFT 192 I Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines References I Appendices Rochester DocumentsOther Resources References City of Rochester Zoning Ordinance and Land Boston Complete Streets Design Guidelines, Development Manual, 2015.City of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 2013. Destination Medical Center Master Plan, 2015.Central City Fundamental Design Guidelines, City of Portland, Portland, OR, 2003. Downtown Rochester Master Plan Report, 2010.River District Design Guidelines, City of Portland, Portland, OR, 2008. Envision UMR: A Campus Master Plan for the Next Chapter of Growth, University of Saint Paul Street Design Manual, City of Saint Minnesota, 2014.Paul, Saint Paul, MN, 2016. Rochester 2nd Street Corridor Framework Tall Building Design Guidelines, City of Plan, City of Rochester, 2009.Toronto, Toronto, Canada, 2013. Rochester Area Bicycle Master Plan, 2011. Rochester Downtown Bicycle Study, 2009. Urban Village Overlay Zone Design Guidelines, Rochester Downtown Alliance, 2009. DRAFT Rochester Destination Medical Center District Design Guidelines I 193