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The miramar town center

Pattern Book

Prepared for

The City of Miramar

Prepared by

The Miramar Town Center Group

andtorti gallas and partners • chk, inc.



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The City of Miramar Mayor Lori C. Moseley

Vice Mayor Fitzroy D. SalesmanCommissioner Steven T. BogertCommissioner Marjorie J. ConlanCommissioner Sallie L. Stephens

City Manager Robert A. PaytonAssistant City Managers

Administrat ive Service s Rober t C . Bel lDevelopment Serv ic es Wazir A. I shmael , Ph.D.

O pe ra ti on al Se rv ice s Ver no n E. Ha rg ray

City Clerk Yvette M. McLeary City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman

Pastoriza & Guedes, P.A.

D eve lo pm en t & Ca pi ta l He cto r A . Va zq uezManagement Coordinator

F in an ci al an d Eco no mi c Eu la in e S . Jo hn so n

Analysis OfficerO rg an iz ati on al & Pub li c D eb ra A. Wa lke r

Affairs Officer

Community Development Donald J. Waldron,AICP

DirectorPlanning Manager Harold C. Zombek, AICPBuilding Official Richard A. Kittendorf S en io r Pl an ner /Sp ec ia l D av id G ol dm an , A ICP

Projects ManagerSenior Planner Fred W. Hagy, AICP, RLASenior Planner Richard G. HughesSenior Planner Elizabeth Matej, AICPSenior Planner Gustavo Zambrano, AICP

Planner Michael Alpert

Deputy Director of Henry E. Talton, P.E.Operational Services

City Engineer Luis A. Lopez, P.E.

City Architect Robert H. Rose

Finance Director John R. MerrellBudget Manager Helen G. Ostlund

Community Services Lowell M. BorgesAdministrator

Assistant Community Tim W. Kennett

Services AdministratorCommunity Services Geri S. Freedman

Supervisor

A special thanks to all City staff that contributed to the develop-ment of this document.

Miramar Town Center Group The Hogan GroupThe Related Group of Florida

Torti Gallas and Partners • CHK Master Plan • Pattern Book • Regulating Plan

Cartaya Associates City Hall & Cultural Arts Center Architecture

Keith & Schnars

Civil Engineering

Michael Morrissey Perspective Renderings • Architectural Stylist/Design Consulting



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conte

Introduction

Purpose and Intent

Land Use Pattern

Parking Pattern and Requirements

Parking and Service

Street PatternStreetscape

Streetscape: Details

Building Heights

Architectural Urban Design Features

Styles

Style Pattern

Spanish Renaissance Revival Style

Mediterranean Revival Style

Saint Augustine Spanish Colonial StyleBuilding Articulation & Configuration: All Style

Urban & Architectural Standards

Landscape Standards

Open Space

Appendix: Terms & Definitions

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introduction

General

The Miramar Town Center is the result of a vision by the City of Miramar to provide a true t own center for the citizens of it’s

city. A civic center, employment, retail, residences, and

recreational spaces will all be components of this vibrant center.The town center is designed as an idyllic traditional downtown

with pedestrian oriented streets, beautiful Mediterranean style

architecture, “main street” store fronts, and waterfront viewsas found in the best historic towns of Florida. The town center

allows for a gracious lifestyle where work, play, services, andentertainment are within walking distance. It is also thegathering place for the citizens of Miramar to celebrate the

personal and historical milestones of their community.

The Civic Center will house many of the city’s significant

institutions such as City Hall, the Cultural Arts Center, a Library,an Education Facility, and a Transit Hub. All of these inst itutions

are located in a picturesque park-like setting with a waterfront

view. A Main Street and Promenade with retail shops, officespace, and residences also engage the Civic Center at the City

Hall Plaza. The residential neighborhoods have waterfront

views and engage the Civic Center via a charming canal.

Master Plan

The Master Plan is depicted to the right and an alternateincreased residential option, with more garages, is depicted

below. The Master Plan represents the City of Miramar’svision for the Miramar Town Center. It provides a guide that

establishes key components and principles for its developm ent

and is the basis for the Regulating Plan and Pattern Book.

Increased Residential Option Master Plan

Wellness

Center

T r a n s i t

City Hall

Cultural Arts Center

Library &Education

T r a n s i t H u b

R E D R O AD

H I A T U

S R O

A D

M IR AM A R BO U L E V A RD

C AN AL S T R E E T

C I T Y H AL L P R O M E N AD E

M A I N

S T R E E T

C I V I C

C E N

T E R

P L A C E

P A R K L A N E/

Garage

Garage

Garage

BotanicalGarden

City HallPlaza

Garage

Civic CenterPark

C AN AL

MarketPlaza

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Purpose and int

Purpose of Regulating Plan & Pattern B

The Regulating Plan and Pattern Book are documused together to regulate detailed aspects of the

The principal intent of these design guidelines is

the implementation of the master plan and enPlan is implemented in the manner envisioned b

Miramar.

Regulating Plan

The Regulating Plan is based upon the approved

and serves to locate specific uses. Furthermore, the basic framework for the town center by regu

locations, street types, building types, setbacks an

lines, parking locations, service locations, and othnecessary for the successful implementation of the

It is primarily a two dimensional document th

conjunction with the Pattern Book (which is useboth the two dimensional and the three dimension

the Master Plan).

Pattern Book

The Pattern Book is also based upon the vision oPlan. It regulates the architectural massing, bu

heights, facades, styles, materials, and details. The establishes the basic design guidelines that will enarchitecture of the individual buildings within the

will all be in keeping with the overall vision. Alsothe Pattern Book are guidelines for open space, stre

and service functions.

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land use pattern

Land Use

The location of land uses is critically important to ensure that avibrant mix of uses, that support each other, is achieved. The

plan found on this page diagrams the location of uses within

the Town Center. The civic components have been groupedtogether to form a Civic Center in Block 1. Blocks 2, 3, and 4

are mixed-use blocks. These blocks share parking. These

buildings are mixed-use buildings (commercial first floor withresidential above) and residential buildings. Blocks 5 and 6 are

residential blocks in the Master Plan. There is no prohibitionof mixing commercial in these blocks as long as sufficientparking can be provided. The buildings along City Hall

Promenade must contain retail uses on the ground floor. MainStreet, from Red Road to City Hall Promenade, must also

contain retail uses on the ground floor.

Land Use Legend

Civic Buildings

Retail Buildings

Retail/Office Buildings

Retail/Residential Buildings

Office/Residential Buildings

Apartment Buildings (High Density)

Town Houses or Carriage Houses

Wellness Center

Transit/Residential Building

Wellness

Center

T r a n s i t

City Hall


Library &Education

T r a n s i t H u b

Block 1

Block 2

Block 4

Block 6

Block 5

Block 3

R E D R O AD

H I A T U

S R O

A D

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C AN AL S T R E E T


M A I N

S T R E E T

C I V I C

C E N

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P L A C E

Block 7

Block 8

C a n a l

C a n a l

City HallPlaza

MarketPlaza

Land Use ProgramTotal Civic 208,000 SF

City Hall - 87,000 SFCultural Arts Center - 44,000 SFLibrary and Education - 72,000 SF

Transit Hub - 5,000 SFWellness Center 30,000 SFRetail 101,000 SFOffice 78,700 SFResidential 528 DU

Apartments - 439 DU

TH or Carriage Houses - 89 DUIncreased Residential Option 819 DU

Apartments - 765 DUTH or Carriage Houses - 54 DU

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parking pattern & requireme

Parking Location

Consistent with traditional town centers all parkilocated to the interior of the block behind the bu

the exception of on-street parking. Uses can shar

garages within the town center and between mixe(blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4.)

On-Street Parking

On-Street parking is required on all public streets

Lane. This provides convenient parking for all us

a barrier to street traffic. Thi s barrier creates a safer for pedestrians.

Approved Parking Ratios & Shared Par

Base Parking Ratios Shared Par

for mixed

Office 4.0/1,000 S.F. 4.0/1,00Retail 5.0/1,000 S.F. 3.5/1,00

Apartment 1.6/1,000 S.F. 1.3/1,00

Town House 2.1/unit 2.1/unitCivic (total required for program) 878 sp.

*Shared Parking Percentages (for mixed-use block

Use Weekday Weekend12AM-6AM 9AM-4PM 6PM-12PM 9AM-4PM

Office 5 100 23 10

Retail 5 70 90 100

Apt. 100 77 100 100 T. H. 1 00 100 100 100

Parking Legend

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

Block 5

Block 6

Wellness

Center

T r a n s i t

City Hall


Library &Education

T r a n s i t H u b

Block 1

Block 2

Block 4

Block 6

Block 5

Block 3

R E D R O AD

H I A T U S R O

A D


C AN AL S T R E E T


M A I N

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Block 8

Block 7

Parking Program

P A R K L A N E


Block #1

P ar ki ng R eq ui re d 8 78 s p.

ParkingProvided:

inblock#1 199sp.

inblock#3 679sp.

Block #2

P ar ki ng Re qu ir ed 2 42 sp .

Parking Provided:

in b lock #2 172 sp.

in b lock #3 70 sp.

Block #3

P ar ki ng Re qu ir ed 2 56 sp .

Parking Provided:

in b lock #3 256 sp.

Block #4

P ar ki ng Re qu ir ed 6 52 s p.

ParkingProvided:

inblock #4 363sp.

inblock #3 289sp.439

89

43

123

314

Note: The above numbers represent shared parking for the mixed-use

blocks during the Weekday Day time period (9AM-4PM)

Apts. as Stand Alone Bldgs.

Units/ sf

Total Townhouses @2.1/DU

Parking Surplus (On-Street Pkng.)

Apts. Over Retail or Office (28%)

Parking Required

Total Office @4/1000

W e ll ne s s C en te r @ 3. 5 /1 0 00 3 0 ,0 0 0

Total Apartments or Carriage

Houses @1.3-1.6/DU616

Parking Required

528

187

878

2,455

2,498Parking Provided

Total Civic 208,000

315

105

78,700

Total Retail @3.5/1000 101,000 354

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Parking & Service

GeneralService areas, ideally, are to be located to the interior of the blockbehind the buildings (see facing page).

Service EntrancesWhen loading cannot be located to the rear of a building, service

from the street side should be located within the building

envelope and have closing doors. The service bay should bedesigned to be compatible with the primary building facade.

Openings shall only extend for two stories - it is encouraged

that habitable building be located above garage openings. It isalso encouraged that entries shall have lanes divided by

columns set at the building line.

Service AreasAll trash and recycling service areas shall be enclosed so as not

to be visible.

Loading SpacesLoading that does not occur within an enclosed garage areawill be located on the street and signed as a loading zone.

Master Plan

Wellness

Center

T r a n s i t

City Hall

Cultural ArtsCenter

Library &Education

T r a n s i t H u b

R E D R O AD

H I A T U S R O

A D


C AN AL S T R E E T


M A I N

S T R E E T

C I V I C

C E N

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P L A

C E

Service Legend

Garage within Building Envelope

Service at Parking Garage

Screened Dumpster Locations

Loading Spaces (no parking)

Parking Entry

Covered Service Drive (arcade)

Drop-Off Spaces (no parking)

Drive-Thru Entry

Bus Entry & Exit

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Parking & sER

Block ConfigurationIn general, buildings are to frame the perimeter o

parking is to occur behind the buildings at the cblock. In blocks where a space between buildings

exposed parking area the exposed edge of the parki

be defined by a 4’ height stucco wall or hedge. Suras an interim use is permitted. It shall be screen

street by walls or hedges.

Parking Islands

Parking bays shall be interspersed every nine spacewith tree islands to provide both visual relief and

On-Street ParkingOn-Street parking shall be provided on all public s

Park Lane.

GaragesGarages are also to be located behind the building fapossible. When there is no other option and gar

exposed face to the street t he face of the garage shal

as a building facade compatible with one of the appVehicular and service entries to garages shall be

look like a part of the building.

LightingLighting should be compatible with street lights.

On-street Parking

On-street parking spaces

Intermittent islands for tree plantingevery 9 parking spaces maximum

Loading spaces

Parking lot located behind buildings

Dumpster enclosure

Loading spaces

Garage Entry Treatment Parking and Service Behind Buildings Garage Face Exposed to Street Designed as Facade

Typical Block Configuration



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Street pattern

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street Patt

Streets

Traditional town streets are not just vehicular servinstead form the fundamental unit of the public r

streets are designed with the pedestrian in mind.

of buildings greet the pedestrian and street treshaded canopy to stroll under.

Each street type has been designed to reflect a uniqwithin the plan. Streets vary from a more urban c

more intimate informal character depending upon

the location within the plan.

Street Type Legend

Civic Center Place

Main Street - Mixed Use

Main Street Residential

City Hall Promenade

Park Lane or Pedestrian Promenade

Canal Street

A

B

C

D

E

F

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streetscape

Civic Center PlaceStreet Type A

Main Street: Mixed-UseStreet Type B

Main Street: ResidentialStreet Type C

45’R.O.W.

84’

Arcade

City Hall PromenadeStreet Type D

71’

OptionalStoop

OptionalStoop

12’ 5’ 7’ 11’ 11’ 7’ 5’ 12’

36’ROW

71’

OptionalColonnade

OptionalColonnade

12’ 5’ 7’ 11’ 11’ 7’ 5’ 12’

36’ROW

71’

Sidewalk Sidewalk12’ 5’ 7’ 11’ 11’ 7’ 5’ 12’

36’ROW12’ 7’ 7’ 11’ 9’ 11’ 7’ 7’

Different patternbeneath arcade

4’x8’Tree Pitw/Tree Grate

Bench (6’)

Header Curb

On Street Parking

Entry

MoveablePlanters

4’x8’Tree Pit withGroundcover

Palm Hedgeor Similar

Trash Receptacle

OrnamentalStreet Light

90’Spacing (approx.)

Pavers

BUILDING

Bench (6’)

MoveablePlanters

Trash Receptacle

Ornamental Street Light90’Spacing (approx.)

BUILDING

On Street Parking

Header Curb

Pavers

Retail Entry

Stacked Course

Colonnade Overhead

Pilaster

Column

Palm Trees20’ Spacing

Header Curb

On Street Parking

OrnamentalStreet Light

90’Spacing (approx.)

BUILDING

Hedge

Groundcover

5’Wide Conc.Sidewalk

Ground Floor Unitswith Individual

Entries (optional)

Possible CoveredStoops

Street Trees30’ Spacing

(Shade Trees)


(Shade Trees)

Palm Trees20’Spacing (approx.)

4’x4’Tree Pitw/Tree Grate

Colonnade Overhead

Pilaster

Column

Bench (6’)

MoveablePlanters

Trash Receptacle


On Street Parking

Header Curb

Pavers

Entry

Stacked Course

Stacked Course

BUILDING5’Wide Tree Lawn

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streetsc

Park Lane AlternativeStreet Type E

Canal StreetStreet Type F

128’

Sidewalk SidewalkSidewalk29’ROW OptioSto

45’SidewalkSidewalk

7’ 1’ 4’ 10’ 10’ 4’ 1’ 7’

20’ROW OptionalStoop

OptionalStoop

15’ 7’ 10’ 10’ 2’ 5’-6” 5’ 4’ 6’-6” 34’ 6’-6” 4’ 5’ 5’ 7’

Pedestrian Promenade AlternativeStreet Type E

LawnRec.Path

7’ 1’ 10’

PondOptionalStoop

Lawn

10’Conc. Walk (Typ.)or Crushed Pea Gravel

Entry

Bench (6’)

On Street Parking

Wall Mounted Light Fixture

Header Curb

Hedge


BUILDING

Cantilevered Balcony

8’ Planting Bed

Ornamental Shrub

Garden Wall

Entry

Bench (6’)

Wall Mounted LightFixture

Hedge

Cantilevered Balcony

8’ Planting Bed

Ornamental Shrub

Garden Wall

4’Lead Walk4’Lead Walk


BUILDING

Bench (6’)

Hedge


BUILDING

Header Curb

On Street Parking


Ground Floor Unitswith Individual

Entries (optional)

Possible CoveredStoops


(Shade Trees)

Groundcover

4’Wide Tree Lawn(grass)

a a



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Streetscape: Details

Street Lights Seating

Planters

All street lights should be comprised of

ornamental poles and fixtures.

Poles shall be octagonal concrete poles

with an exposed aggregate finish. Coloris to be tan or similar.

For street light locations see StreetscapePlans in this document.

Preferred lights are the 12’ tall lights. If

more light is required at the intersections

then the 20’pole will be utilized atintersections.

Canal Street orResidential Promenade

For Saint Augustine Buildings

Benches shall be decorative as shown in

the adjacent image.

For typical bench locations see

Streetscape Plans in this document.

Moveable chairs and tables

Moveable chairs and tables shall be

utilized in the pl aza spaces. Moveable

chairs and tables allow people to makea place their own.

Umbrellas are encouraged for tables.

Planters help to furnish the street

scape.

Planter design shall be consistent with

the Miramar Town Center Mediterran-

ean Style. Planters with a terra-cottacolor and appearance are encouraged.

Intersections(if required)

C it y H al l P ro me na de C om me rc ia l St re et s

20’

12 ’ 12 ’

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StreetScape: Det

Trash Receptacle

curbs

Tree Grates

Tree Pits

Streets shall use a header (vertical)

curb.

Mountable curbs at City Hall Plazashould be pavers to match those used

in plaza (or as otherwise approved).

Trash receptacle shall be metal asshown in adjacent image.

Trash receptacle shall be located in the

furnishing zones of the streetscape.

This zone is typically the 4’ or 5’ areaparallel to the curb defined by the

width of the tree pits. Trash receptacles

shall be set in line with street light poles

and tree trunks.

Typical location of tree grat

shown in Streetscape Plans document.

Openings in tree grates shashown in the adjacent diagr

Trees in urban settings are

stressful environment. In omaintain their viability the

details should be used.

Electrical outlets shall be pr

tree pits.

Root Path: Plan

Tree Pit Detail: at Tree Lawn

Root Path: Section

Tree Pit Detail: at PavingHeader Curb

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building heights

Legend

One Story Buildings (min. 24’ ht.)

Two Story Buildings

Three Story Buildings

Four Story Buildings

Five Level Garage

Heights

The diagram to the right shows the building heights of theMaster Plan. Building height is a critical factor in traditional

towns because they serve to define streets and the pedestrian

environment. Building heights also contribute significantly tothe character of a place. Building/facade heights should vary

along a street. See Building Articulation and Configuration on

page 27.

One Story Buildings

One story buildings shall be designed with a tall first floor and

a false second story.

Three and Four Story Buildings

The cornice line of buildings should vary in order to provide

variety. Buildings in block 3 must be 4 stories in order to screenthe garage.

City Hall Promenade

City Hall Promenade is a formal processional to be designed in

a High Style. The buildings facing onto this street are encouragedto be uniform in height. Since the buildings in Block 3 are four

stories in height, the ones that face City Hall Promenade shallbe designed to appear as three stories and appear to mirror thebuilding on the other side of the street. This is accomplished

by stepping the fourth floor back from the street Building Line.

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Block 2

Block 4

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3rd storyconnection

Block 8

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Architectural urban design featu

Descriptions of Architectural Fea

1. Building Entry Tower

2. Freestanding Tower/Bell Tower

3. Temporary Stage

4. Fly designed as architectural feature

5. Tower Element

6. Primary Facade with Bay Centered on

Pedestrian Promenade

7. Set Piece Facade

8. Small Tower Element

9. Set Piece Facade to Plaza

10. Tower Element

11. Threshold (entry)

12. Tower Element

13. Tower Element

14. Tower Element

15. Cov ered Walk

16. Cov ered Walk

Legend

Architectural Features

Arcade Under Building

Arcade Attached to Building

Paired Facades

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Note: The adjacent diagram shows the location of key

features. These features are located at the termination axis, are used to frame entries and spaces, and help to three dimensional character of the Miramar Town CentThe descriptions above note the type of feature to be d

key points. Size and detail are to be developed at time design.

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styles

Introduction

The most memorable towns and neighborhoods are composedof buildings either all of a similar style (but with variation) or

of differing, but highly recognizable styles. The Miramar Town

Center takes its inspiration from the Mediterranean styles.These revival styles are actually a mix of Spanish, Italian, and

French styles that are carefully composed to create attractive

buildings.

The Miramar Town Center styles are grouped into three

categories; the Spanish Renaissance Revival, the MediterraneanRevival, and the St. Augustine Spanish Colonial. These styles

are well suited to the Florida climate and to the Florida history and culture as there are a significant number of precedents

where these styles form many of the most loved towns of Florida.

The Spanish Renaissance Revival and the Mediterranean Revival

styles are further categorized into High Style and Vernacular.

High Style is a more refined and formal design that is predicatedupon formal and specific rules of composition within a

particular style. It is also typically symmetrical in its

composition and utilizes particular details. The High Stylecreates a more formal character and is best suited to civic

buildings and formal urban design gestures such as the terminusof an axis or a vista.

Vernacular Style, is the “dress down” version of High Style. It isthe style that developed “naturally” in response to climate, social,

and economic factors over time. This architecture is typically

less formal and is found in the more “common” buildings of atown. The vernacular style creates a more informal character

and may be symmetrical or, more typically, asymmetrical in its

composition but exhibits less refined details. It is best suited tothe residential areas, informal spaces, and urban design gestures

focused on informal or natural features.

The use of these styles will ensure that there is a consistent

architectural language while still allowing for variety based uponan overarching strategy. The styles are located to create an

overall town character and unique places within the plan. Found

on this page are general examples of the three styles. The facingpage locates each style and the subsequent pages describe in

detail the characteristics of the styles.

Mediterranean Revival - High Style

Mediterranean Revival- Vernacular

Spanish Renaissance Revival - High Style

Spanish Renaissance Revival - Vernacular

St. Augustine Spanish Colonia

St. Augustine Spanish Colonia

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Spanish Renaissance Revival Vernaculor St. Augustine Spanish Colonial

style patt

Style Legend

Spanish Renaissance Revival High Style

Mediterranean Revival High Style

St. Augustine Spanish Colonial Style

Mediterranean Revival Vernacular or

Pattern

The adjacent diagram locates the desired style witIn general, Civic buildings are in the Spanish Rena

Style. Buildings along City Hall Promenade are i

Mediterranean Revival-High Style. Commercial,and residential buildings shall be in the Mediterra

Vernacular, the Spanish Renaissance Revival Vern

St. Augustine Style. Buildings along Park LanePromenade shall be based upon the St. Augustine

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spanish renaissance revival High Style

windows

HI PPED ROOF FLAT ROOF WITH

details

Sand finish or slightly undulating stucstone/cast stone cornice or frieze

Red barrel tile

Casement with true or faux divided lig

Plaster, stone/cast stone, or EIFS

Not permitted

None or invisibly integrated into the r

Copper or other metal

Sand finish stucco

Stone, cast stone, or stucco

Ornamental metal or s tone/precast orrail or wood w ith ornamental metal p

Stucco

Stucco walls

White, pale hues, or warm earth tones

Cladding:

Roofing:

Windows:

Trim:

Shutters:

Gutters:

Downspouts:

Soffits:

Columns:

Railings:

Foundations:

Fencing:

Colors:

The Miramar Town Center Spanish Revival High Style is

characterized by overall simplicity with detailed elements

at key points such as building entries. Historically, thesekey points were detailed in a Spanish Baroque style(Churrigueresque) or Plateresque (16th Century Spanish/Moorish). The principal building entries shall be designedin a highly detailed manner. Thick walls with punchedwindows are also characteristic along with stone or precastsills with moderate detailing. This style is alsocharacterized by red terra cotta barrel tile roofs with ashallow pitch (4:12 or 5:12).

Some general characteristics of this style include:

1. Simple forms, symmetrically arranged2. Hip roofs with a shallow pitch (4:12 or 5:12)3. Flat roof behind a parapet4. Red barrel tile roof

5. Ornate entrance6. Massive stucco wall surface7. Arcades8. Focal windows9. Eaves with moderate overhangs10. Wall surfaces with less than 25% openings

TYpical mATERIALS

doors

arcades & columns

massing

Typical WindowsRectangular punched window openings with recessed windows

Casement windowsMulti-pane units

No trim around the jamb and headNo sill or stone/precast sill with some detail

Focal WindowsSingle windows or grouped as three (3) windows

Focal windows with balconetSingle balconies with “French” doors supported by brackets

Focal windows have stone or precast or plaster trimCasement windows

Rectangular or arched windows

Recessed double doorCustom multi-paneled door

Ornate principle entry doorway surround in stone or stuccoArched or rectangular doorway

Window above doorway part of ornamentation

Moderate overhangs

Simple corniceAbsence of frieze or highly detailed frieze

Brackets under eaveSingle Balcony with brackets of stone/precast

Balcony railings of metal or stone/precastSlightly undulating stucco

Arcade supported by columnsDoric order

Deep arcadesArticulated piers or columns

Simple forms (rectangular)Hipped roof or flat roof with parapet

Two or three storiesFirst floor taller than other floors

Railing Stucco

Stucco Privacy Wall

Typical Window Focal Window

Overhang

*These materials may be substithigh quality materials of sim

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windows

details

Cladding:

Roofing:

Windows:

Trim:

Shutters:

Gutters:

Downspouts:

Soffits:

Columns:

Railings:

Foundations:

Fencing:

Colors:

Typical mATERIALS*

doors

arcades & columns

massing

spanish renaissance revival vernacular st

Rectangular punched window openings with recessed windowsCasement windows or double-hung sash

Multi-pane unitsSingle windows or grouped as three (3) windows

Focal windows may be presentSingle balconies with “French” doors supported by brackets

Stone, precast, or stuccoRectangular or arched windows

Recessed double doorMulti-paneled door

Decorative arched or trimmed entry doorArched or rectangular doorway

Simple rectangular forms or asymmetricalmassing of additive simple forms

Hipped roof, gabled roof, or flat roof with parapetTwo or three stories

Stucco or plaster

Red barrel tile

Casement or double-hung sash with trueor faux divided lights

Plaster, stone/cast stone, or EIFS

Wood

None or invisibly integrated into the roof

Copper or other metal

Sand finish stucco

Stone, wood, cast stone, or precast concrete

Ornamental metal or stone/precast ornamentalrail or wood with ornamental metal proportions

Stucco

Stucco walls

White, pale hues, or warm earth tones Arcade supported by columns (round or square)Deep arcades

Articulated piers or columns

Small to moderate overhangs

Small overhang with corniceModerate overhang with brackets

Absence of friezeSingle Balcony with brackets may be present

Balcony railings of metal, wood, or stone/precast

The Miramar Town Center Spanish Revival

Style is characterized by overall simp

asymmetrical massing. Thick walls with recessered terra cotta barrel tile roofs with a shallowor 5:12), characterize the style.

Some general characteristics of this style inclu

1. Simple forms or asymmetrical massing2. Hip roofs with a shallow pitch and/or

gable roofs (4:12 or 5:12)3. Flat roof behind a parapet4. Red barrel tile roof 5. Decorated entry 6. Massive stucco wall surface7. Arcades8. Focal windows9. Eaves with small to moderate overhangs10. Typically an absence of shutters

HIPPED AND/OR

GABLED ROOF

FLAT WITH PARAPET AND /

OR GABLED ROOF

Single Balcony

*These materials may be substituted with otherhigh quality materials of similar appearance

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MEDITERRANEAN revival high style

windows

details

Cladding:

Roofing:

Windows:

Trim:

Shutters:

Gutters:

Downspouts:

Soffits:

Columns:

Railings:

Foundations:

Fencing:

Colors:

The Mediterranean Revival High Style in the Miramar

Town Center is characterized by a very simple massing

(usually rectangular) with red tile roof and white plasteror stucco walls. This style is a combination of Spanish,French, and Italian architecture with adaptation to localneeds.

Some general characteristics of the Mediterranean RevivalHigh Style include:

1. Simple rectangular symmetrical massing and facade

composition2. Hipped roof with shallow pitch (4:12 or 5:12)3. Central emphasis on primary facade with focal

element4. Smooth stucco finish5. Red barrel tile roof

6. Eaves with large overhangs7. Arched windows and doors as decorative accents8. Entry area usually accentuated9. Windows with vertical proportions10. Mouldings and details are neo-classical

TYpical mATERIALS

doors

arcades & columns

massing

Smooth stucco

Red barrel tile

Casement or double-hung sash with lights

Plaster, s tone/cast stone, stucco, or E

Wood or none

None or invisibly integrated into the

Metal

Smooth stucco


Ornamental metal or stone/precast orail

Stucco

Stucco walls or stucco combined witornamental wrought iron or steel

White, pale hues, or warm earth tone

Rectangular window openings with recessed windowsCasement windows or double-hung sashMulti-pane units or faux divided lights

Single windows or grouped as three (3) windowsUpper-story windows may be smaller and less

elaborate than windows belowWorking shutters

Recessed double door in vestibule or arcadeHeavy wood door

Multi-paneled doorDecorative entry door with trim

Simple formsHorizontal massing

Symmetrical massing

Moderate to large overhangs

Wrought iron grilles and railingsWooden brackets under eaves

Smooth stucco or plasterSome ornamentation

Mouldings and details are neo-classical

Low Pitch-Hipped Roof

Column and pier proportions are neo-classicalArched openings

Stone or cast stone columns

Overhang Railing

Villa NegroboniGerolanuova, Italy

Brackets Neo Classical details

*These materials may be substituhigh quality materials of sim

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windows

details

Cladding:

Roofing:

Windows:

Trim:

Shutters:

Gutters:

Downspouts:

Soffits:

Columns:

Railings:

Foundations:

Fencing:

Colors:

Typical mATERIALS*

doors

arcades & columns

massing

Simple or asymmetrical additive forms

Low Pitch-Hipped Roof Low Pitch-Hipped Roof

Smooth stucco

Red barrel tile

Casement or double-hung sash with dividedlights

Plaster, stone/cast stone, stucco, or EIFS

Wood

None or invisibly integrated into the roof

Metal

Sand finish stucco


Ornamental metal, wood, or stone/precastornamental rail

Stucco

Stucco walls and/or combined with wroughtiron

White, pale hues, or warm earth tones

The Miramar Town Center Mediterrane

Vernacular Style is more informal and less o

the Mediterranean Revival High Style. The symmetrical or asymmetrical and covered bhipped roof.

Some general characteristics of the MediterranVernacular Style include:

1. Hipped roof with shallow pitch or gable ror 5:12)

2. Small single balconies3. May include square tower or other focal e4. Stucco finish5. Red barrel tile roof 6. Eaves with moderate to large overhangs7. Ornamental metal, wood, or precast raili

8. Arched windows and doors as decorative9. Wooden shutters or absence of shutters

Rectangular window openings with recessed windowsCasement windows or double-hung sashMulti-pane units or faux divided lights

Windows may have trimSingle windows or grouped as three (3) windows

Formal or less formal arrangment of windows

Recessed double or single doorHeavy wood door

Multi-paneled doorDecorative entry door may have trim

Moderate to large overhangsWooden brackets under eaves

Smooth undulating stuccoArched openingsArched covered entry *These materials may be substituted with other

high quality materials of similar appearance

Brackets

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windows

details

Cladding:

Roofing:

Windows:

Trim:

Shutters:

Gutters:

Downspouts:

Soffits:

Columns:

Railings:

Foundations:

Fencing:

Colors:

The Saint Augustine style is a revival of the Spanish

Colonial and the Anglo-influence of the northern part of

Florida.

Some general characteristics of the St. Augustine SpanishColonial Style include:

1. Simple forms2. Pitched gable roof or hipped roof (10:12 or 12:12)3. Two or three stories with horizontal massing4. Stucco wall surface or stucco first floor and wood

siding second story 5. Stucco garden walls with doors6. Absence of high decorative elements7. Vertical oriented openings regularly spaced8. Cantilevered second floor balcony (or with

supporting columns) with linear detailing

9. Second floor balcony often covered by principalroof

10. Wood rail, post, and balcony details

Typical mATERIALS

doors

details

massing

Smooth stucco, smooth plastered walsiding, or stucco first floor and sidingfloor

Shingles

Double hung divided light windows

None

None present or wood

None or invisibly integrated into the r

Metal

Sand finish stucco

Wood posts

Wood

Stucco

Stucco walls

White, pale hues, or warm earth tone

Rectangular window openings with recessed windowsVertical proportionsDouble-hung sashMulti-pane units

Sill or absence of sillSingle windows

Recessed single or double doorHeavy wood door

Paneled doorRectangular doorway

Some covered entries with shed roof Arched loggia, or garden treshold

Simple formsPitched gable roof

Two or three stories - horizontal massing

No gable overhangSingle cantilevered balcony

Simple undecorated wooden posts and railingsWooden shutters (if present)

Wall mounted (colonial) light fixtures

Facia board and rake boardSimple wood railings

Simple wood columns

PITCHED GABLE ROOF Hipped RWindow Detail

*These materials may be substithigh quality materials of sim

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The character of the architecture on the streetthe idea of a pedestrian scale. Buildings shall blated to break down the scale and have the varof a number of buildings built over time. Buimasses and edges along the street shall be artiwith windows and entryways that provide intstir curiosity. Architectural elements help to dbeautify buildings and thereby enliven the str

The following requirements apply to all build

with the exception of those located on Promenade and faces fronting on plazas.

Buildings

⟨ Bldgs. should be oriented to the sidewalk and

⟨ Buildings should line the main street in a con

edge.⟨ Distinction between ground floor and upper

should be clearly articulated.

⟨ Commercial first stories shall have a 16’ minim

to floor height.

⟨ Blank walls (e.g. grocery stores, pharmacies) slined with street-fronting, compatible uses.

Façade Sections

⟨ Sections shall vary in length and in height.

⟨ To avoid a monolithic appearance, facades shavarying designs and break down buildings intsections.

⟨ Each façade section shall vary in different typdifferent color.

Entries

⟨ Ground floor retail or commercial space shall

at the street building front.

⟨ Service entrances shall be in the rear of the bu

⟨ Entrances to second and third story uses will b

along the street and articulated differently tha

entrances.⟨ Entries along sloping streets should provide s

entryways while maintaining easy access to stfor window shopping.

⟨ Arcades and colonnades shall provide a 10’ cleway.Upper Level

EntryStreet Level

EntryUpper Level

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WallsUtilities & Mech.equipmentfrontage Roofs

Archways andcolumns windows & doors

General:

Buildings are to be used to create a vi-

sual edge along public streets. Buildingfaces must be built to the “Build to Line”.

Architectural Features:Architectural features shall be located as

indicated on The Regulating Plan and inThe Pattern Book.

Encroachments:Arcades, balconies, major and minor fo-

cal elements, cupolas, bays, stoops, fire-

places, eaves, signage, awnings, and othersimilar uses and structures can encroach

beyond the Building Line.

Building Line Frontage:

Building Lines must have a minimum of 60% - 90% of their frontage occupied by

Building Face. See Regulating Plan for

more detail.

Building Lines bordering plazas musthave 95% of their frontage occupied by

Building Face.

Retail Use & Fenestration:

Minimum percentage of surface that is

glazed is 60% of the Building Face. Noreflective or tinted glass is permitted.

Maximum height of sill above Sidewalkis 3’-0”.

Stoops & Entries:Apartment Buildings along Canal Street

and north of Main Street are encouraged

to be designed in such a way that groundfloor units have individual entries from

the street.

General:

The type & proportion of windows and

doors (and openings) shall be consistentwith the styles contained in this docu-

ment.

Windows:

Double-height glazed entryways are notpermitted.

Windows shall be clear glass. No reflec-tive or tinted glass is permitted.

Window sills and lintels, when present,shall project a dimension consistent with

the specified architectural style.

Glass block is not permitted.

Window sill shall project a minimum of

1” from the Building Face.

Shutters:

If exterior shutters are used, they shallbe sized to fit their window and m ounted

with appropriate hardware.

Doors:

Doors, except garage doors, shall be, or

appear to be, constructed of planks orraised panels.

Colonnades, Arcades & Lo

The vertical dimension of t

between columns, piers, or onnades or arcades shall be

times the horizontal dimeopenings.

Columns:

Where classical arcades orare used, the Orders shallDoric, or Ionic with correct

and profiles according to T

Vignola.

Materials:

Building walls shall be finished in stucco,wood siding, or cementitious fiberboard

siding consistent with style. No vinyl ispermitted. Designs and materials must

be consistent on all primary facades, or

elevations visible from the street.

Ancillary Buildings shall be constructed

of the same materials as approved for theprinciple structure.

Foundation walls of stoops and porchesmust be consistent with the foundation

treatment of the building.

Wall materials may be combined on a

facade for the Saint Augustine SpanishColonial Style only.

Wood elements such as trim and visiblewindow framing must be painted or

sealed with an opaque or semisolid stain.

Colors:

Similar colors and tones are suggested on

adjacent buildings.

White, pale hues, or warm earth tonesare suggested.

Building and Mechanical Equipment:

HVAC equipment, utility meters, satel-lite dishes, permanent grills, and other

mechanical equipment should be locatedso as not to be visible from the street.

They should be located to the interior of

the block or on roofs and shall not bevisible from the street. Mechanical

equipment should not vent to the street

side of the building. Window air condi-tioning units are not permitted.

Site Utilities:Site utilities structures such as transform-

ers shall be located to the interior of blocks (behind buildings)

Lighting:All street lighting, parking lot lighting,

and porch lights shall be incandescent,

halogen, natural gas elements, or metalhalide. High pressure sodium is permit-

ted only in parking lots. For further in-

formation see “Streetscape: Details”.

Roofs:All roofs (except the Saint Augustine

Spanish Colonial Style) shall have theappearance of terra cotta red tile. The

roofs shall be fairly uniform in color -

no speckled red roofs are permitted.

Covered stoops and ground level porches

shall be covered by a high-quality roofing

material.

Asphalt shingles are not permitted.

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street trees walls, hedges, fences Planting Desig

General:

Every street in the Miramar Town Cen-

ter must have street trees planted alongtheir length.

Shade Trees:All shade tree species shall be “Large

Shade Tree”. Minimum size at plantingshall be at least 3 1/2" caliper and shall

meet American Nursery Standards (cur-rent edition). Shade trees shall be spacedat approximately 30’ centers (but not

more than 30’).

Palm Trees:

Palm Trees shall be spaced at approxi-mately 20’ centers (but not more than

20’).

Tree Pits:All trees shall be planted in tree pits. See

“Streetscape: Details” for a further de-scription of tree pits.

General:

Garden walls, retaining walls, hedges, and

fences can define the edge between thepublic street and the private yards. They

also define the street face where build-ings are absent.

Materials:Garden walls, privacy walls, and fences

shall generally be constructed of the samematerial as the first floor of the primary building and they shall be coordinated

with the architectural detailing of the pri-

mary facade.

Walls shall be a minimum of 8” thick andhave a horizontal cap.

Fences shall be made of ornamentalmetal and may have stucco or masonry

piers. Metal Fences shall be black.

Front yard fencing shall have a consis-

tent height between 2’-8” and 3’-6” fromfinished grade.

The top of fence shall remain level instepped conditions.

Retaining walls shall be masonry orstucco.

Hedges may be used in place of any fence,

subject to the same height parameters

and high maintenance standards.

No plastic or vinyl fencing is permitted.

Fences or garden walls shall have a hardy

species of hedge or climbing vine planted

along their length.

paving

General:

See Streetscape plans for additional de-

tails.

Materials:All walks and crosswalks shall be some

form of special paving. Sp ecial paving is

here defined as scored concrete (in adecorative pattern), stone pavers, brick

pavers, or concrete unit pavers.

Parking garage access points shall be

composed of pavers.

Paver selection and paving patterns shall

be consistent with the overall Mediter-ranean Revival Style (or one of the styles

from which the Mediterranean Revival

Style is derived).

Seating

General:

Providing sufficient seating is critical in

ensuring the success of public spaces.Providing moveable seating is also essen-

tial in designing successful plazas thatfunction for both large gatherings/fairs

and operate well on a daily basis.

Streets

All streets shall have 5’-6’ benches locatedalong their length in the FurnishingsZone. There shall be an average of 1

bench (on each side of street) per 100 lin-

eal feet of street. For bench type see“Streetscape: Details”.

Plazas:All plazas shall be provided with move-

able tables and chairs. A percentage of tables shall include either permanent or

removable umbrellas.

Plazas will also provide fixed seating in

the form of steps, planters, or benches.However, their location shall not obstruct

temporary large gatherings or fairs.

Door-Yards

General:

Small door-yards are an inseparable part

of the Miramar Town Center streetscape.They are the public face of every apart-

ment building and an important part of the community streetscape Because of

this, there are standards for their configu-

ration and maintenance.

Plant Material:Climbing vines and/or hedges are per-mitted along foundation walls (where

visible from the street), of all porches,

stoops, and any exposed foundationwalls. The use of artificial plants (silk or

plastic) is prohibited.

Edges:

Hedges or decorative fences, up to 36”high, or retaining walls, up to 18” high,

are encouraged at the back of all Side-

walks.

Individual Residential Entries for Apart-

ment Buildings, Town Houses, & Car-riage Houses:

Individual and distinct planting schemesfor each unit are encouraged in order to

provide a sense of authenticity and indi-

viduality rather than an institutional ap-pearance.

General Character:

The general character of the

is to convey the sense of a setting. Plantings are to co

marily shade trees accentuatrees and ornamental trees

groundcovers should be m

ther define open areas.

Streetscapes:Streetscapes that are primshall have moveable planter

contain plants with a trop

ance. Balconies are encourplanters along railings or p

on balconies. These planteplanted with palms, flowerin

flowering hanging plants.

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City Hall Plaza

City Hall Plaza is the symbolic civic spaceof the town center and is the forecourt

to City Hall and the Cultural Arts Center.

This space is intended to be both a formalentry and a gathering space for various

city functions. The design of the plaza

must be flexible enough to accommodatemany different programs. This is

accomplished by providing an open

paved plaza reminiscent of those foundin historic towns that were organized

around a central plaza.

The plaza is surrounded by a continuous

arcade that frames the space. At othertimes the plaza can be programed with

stalls/booths for other programmed uses

such as craft fairs, Miramar Days, or any number of other uses. One of the key

elements contributing to a successful

plaza is the presence of seating. Giventhat the plaza needs to be adaptable to

many different uses, moveable chairsshould always be present in the plaza.

The plaza surface will be pavers and

patterns in keeping with the SpanishRenaissance Revival style of the

surrounding civic buildings.

Civic Center Park & OtherGeneral Park Spaces

When one approaches the MiramarTown Center one is greeted by a bucolic

park with lakes that is the setting for the

Civic buildings and forms an “EmeraldNecklace” of park space and lakes for the

town center. The park sp ace also makes

its way through the center of the pl an viaa canal that is fronted by residential and

commercial buildings.

The park spaces shall be designed with

an informal picturesque character. Openspace is to be primarily shade trees with

mown lawn accentuated by palm trees,

colorful tropical shrubs, flowers,groundcover, and riparian vegetation.

Understory plantings are to be massed in

large flowing planting beds that defineopen spaces and frame significant views.

All of the “faces” of the park space shallbe fronted with primary building facades

that have a building entrance on the parkside.

The park system is to have aninterconnected walk system that not only

connects the park spaces to each other,

but connects them to the heart of thetown center.

Bridges, as well as any otherarchitectural features associated with

the park system and canal, are to have aromantic character and are to be

designed using the Spanish Renaissance

Revival, Mediterranean Revival, or St.Augustine Spanish Colonial styles as the

inspiration.

City Hall

CIVIC

CENTER

PLACE

TowerMoveable tables

and chairs

Pavers

Cultural ArtsCenter

Arcade

Arcade

Stage

PathSystem Lake

Terrace

Connectionto Canal

Lawn

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Botanical Garden and Terrace

The Botanical Garden is a traditional

courtyard space framed on three sides by City Hall and the Cultural Arts Center

and surrounded by a continuous arcade

that provides a shaded walk and locationsfor benches around the garden.

The garden is to be designed as a formal

garden with a central fountain, as is

found in Spanish Colonial Courtyardbuildings. The planting beds serve as

displays that contain botanical specimens

that will highlight Florida’s naturalbeauty. This courtyard also serves as a

“trail head” for the Civic Center Park that

is focused around the lake. The arcadeand terrace facing the lake opens up to a

broad vista of the park. The terrace is anextension of the Botanical Garden and

serves as a space that allows public access

to the water. The park is an extension of the Botanical Garden and should also

contain botanical specimens.

The buildings surrounding the Botanical

Garden are to have windows that allow

the buildings to take advantage of thegarden views.

Paths should be made of pavers or

crushed pea gravel. Pavers within the

arcade should be consistent with thepavers in the City Hall Plaza.

Market Plaza

Located at the southeastern

Hall Promenade, Market Seclectic, people oriented spac

for dining and entertainmen

ater, bands, and performerenliven the plaza. Market Sq

home to all types of activ

formal or informal, arrangtaneous.

Like City Hall Plaza, it has

that provides for strolling

and for covered seating. Aamount of outdoor seating

vided in the form of umbr

tables and moveable chairs.

A splashing fountain shoul

on axis with City Hall Promfountain should be designed

ers to interact with the wabuildings of the town cente

tain is to be designed in th

nean Revival Style.

The ground surface should b

signed in a lively pattern reone of the Miramar Town C

terranean styles.

Continuous Arcade

Fountain

Planting Beds withspecimen plants

Lake

Terrace

Moveable Tablesand Chairs

Palm Trees

Continuous Arcade

Fountain

City Hall City Hall Plaza


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Canal

This image of the Canal at Celebration,

Florida depicts the character of the canal

with its “soft” edge. While the width of the water is similar to this image, the

buildings are located closer to the canalto create a more intimate space.

The Circle

The Circle occurs at the intersection of the Canal and Civic Center Place and is

faced by the Transit Building, the Library,and a residential building. Its prominent

location creates an opportunity for civic

art.The civic art located in the circle should

be large and prominent. It needs to ser ve

as an axial terminus for the three enteringstreets.

Water is also a very important part of the

circle. Water should be clearly visible andserve as a symbolic spring that represents

the origin of water for the Town Center’s

waterways.

The De Soto Fountain in Coral Gables,

Florida is an example of civic art l ocated

in a circle.

The Canal is a waterway and greenspace

connecting the western civic end of the

site, and its lake, t hrough a residentialneighborhood and to the threshold that

forms the eastern entry.

Canal

Pool

Lake

Plaza

CANAL STREET P e

d e s t r i a n

B r i d g e

B r i d g e

B r i d g

e

Wall

Tot Lot

Lake

TransitBuilding

Water Feature/

Civic Art

CANALThreshold

Vehicular Bridge Example

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Entry Plaza

The Entry Plaza announces the MiramarTown Center and is the primary face

along Red Road and the Front Door of the project.

A linear tree arrangement and fountains

at Main Street and Civic Center Placeannounce the two main streets that make

up the framework of the town center.

This example shows the character of the

plaza with its linear trees.

Residential Plaza

A paved Residential Plaza onorthern lakes and creates

moment in the residential nthat is suitable for small gat

space contrasts with the s

“green” landscape and is cpavers, a small fountain an

tables and chairs.

This example shows the chaplaza with its paved surfac

statuary.

Palm TreesFountain Pavers Fountain

RED ROAD

Pavers

SmallStatue

Path

LakeSidewalk

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A l tana An architectural design elementraised like a parapet and located as afocal piece.

Arcade A colonnade with arched openings.

Block A unit of land in an area bounded by streets on sides.

Colonnade A covered passage way supported by columns , open to the street withrectangular openings.

Door-Yard The Door-Yard is the area betweenthe Street Building Line and thepublic sidewalk. Planting, Porches,Lead Walks and Stoops commonly occur within this area.

Divided Light Windows composed of individualsmaller panes or where the appear-ance of individual panes of glass iscreated with interior and exteriorraised muntins and spacers.

Focal A window that is a focal element of

Window the building facade and is groupedor designed as a unique feature thatdiffers from the majority of othercommon windows.

Footprint The footprint is an outline showingthe extent to which a home, build-ing, or other architectural elementcovers the lot on the ground level.

Garden Walls Walled separation between a courtyard, front yard, or service area andthe street to screen private activitiesfrom the public realm. Garden Wallsare independent walls between four(4) and eight (8) feet high, above theadjacent grade and/or first floorfinished elevations.

Glossary of special terms:Certain terms in The Miramar Town Center Pattern Book areused with specific meanings as identified below.

Land Use Land Use in this book is Civic,Retail, Retail/Office, Retail/Residen-tial, Apartments, Town House orCarriage House, Wellness Center, orTransit/Residential.

Lead Walk Pavement that is intended forpedestrian travel to and from abuilding entryway, or courtyard, andthe sidewalk.

Loading Area An area of loading and unloadinggoods.

Mixed-use A building with two or more usesBuildings having a different use on the ground

floor.

Mixed -use Blocks containing mixed-useBlocks buildings and differing single use

buildings.

Open Space Area that is intended to providelight, air, view and/or quality orgeneral appearance of openness, and

is designed for s cenic, recreational,privacy, or environmental purposes.

Paired Facades Two facades next to each other,sitting in front of an open space withthe same architectural design andcharacter.

Porch A Porch is a covered, raised platformprovided as a level entry into one’shome.

Primary Facade All elevations (Rear, Side, and Front)that are parallel to, or are clearly visible from a street.

Retail Building Any building used or designed andconstructed for the display and saleof products purchased on a fre-quent basis.

Right of Way A strip of land occupied or(R.O.W.) intended to be occupied by a public

or private street, crosswalk, orrailroad, or other similar use.

Screening A natural or constructed barrierconsisting of any landscaping,fencing, or other barrier intended toblock a view.

Service Area Area to be used for trash collection,recycling collection, or other similaruse.

Set Piece Facade A primary facade in a prominentlocation that should be designed as afocal element with a greater amountof detail.

Sidewalk Pavement or equivalent that isintended for primary pedestrian

travel.

Stoop A raised, covered or non-covered,projection that extends from abuilding entryway at the groundfloor of such building.

Building Line The line to which buildings arerequired to be built on their lot; nosetback is permitted from it. The“Building Line” for each lot isgoverned by the Regulating Plan.

Street Frontage Commonly the building or housefacade running parallel to the PublicStreet or other similar Open Space;also the “Primary Facade.”

Stucco Used here, the term “Stuto its traditional applicaquality equal.

Threshold A passageway enclosed bon both sides, and abovbuilding or other architelement, that one movesenter a space or street.

Utilities Distribution or service cfacilities for gas, elect ricisanitary and/or storm sewmunications, fuel, and otconsumable public commservices.



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