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G. HOW TO USE THIS DESIGN FRAMEWORK MANUAL <br /> As a supplement to the HOC zoning ordinance, this framework serves as a "kit of parts" for evaluating <br /> development proposals so that each architectural and streetscape project contributes to a positive im- <br /> age for the district. Illustrations and photos are provided to communicate the intent and character of the <br /> principles,guidelines,and standards, <br /> PRIVATE SECTOR PUBLIC SECTOR <br /> • This manual provides supplemental informa- 0 City departments should refer to the objectives <br /> tion to the Zoning Ordinance.As the first step in this manual to coordinate,design, and bud- <br /> to any project, developers should refer to this get for capital improvements. <br /> manual in order to understand Burnsville's over- <br /> all goals and to determine how their property • The planning,engineering,and inspections Be- <br /> fits into the context of the Heart of the City partments should refer to the guidelines when <br /> district. reviewing individual development proposals. <br /> Each proposed development or renovation <br /> • Developers should refer to the Streetscape Hi- should reinforce the principles and comply with <br /> erarchy Plan in order to understand commu- the guidelines. <br /> nity expectations for site and streetscape treat- <br /> ments. The prototypical designs illustrated in this manual <br /> will guide the selection of specific streetscape <br /> • Developers should refer to the building, site elements such as street lamps, benches, pav- <br /> and stormwater design guidelines to under- ing, parking lot buffers, signs, and other furnish- <br /> stand the minimum standards for quality ex- ings. <br /> pected by the City. <br /> • The guidelines for parking lot edge treatments <br /> and landscaping should serve as a reference <br /> during the site design phase of a project. De- <br /> velopers should discuss options for their par- <br /> ticular site with City Staff to determine if <br /> streetscape, parking,and the parking lot edge <br /> treatments will be constructed as part of the <br /> site redevelopment or in a larger public im- <br /> provement project. <br /> Heaft of - Design Framework • • • <br />