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Architecture and Design Design of new residential buildings Downtown should draw upon the primary exterior features of the Downtown's traditional design character in terms of architectural style and materials, colors, details of construction, height, floor area, bulk, massing, and setbacks and should utilize or be based on one of the architectural styles found Downtown dating from pre -1942 (see Policy No. 6 of the Downtown Specific Plan for architectural styles). These elements should be consistent with those elements of buildings in the immediate neighborhood, and the design of the new buildings should not represent a significant departure from the existing neighborhood character. The Downtown Specific Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines (Design Guidelines) provide guidance related to new construction of residential projects, including architectural details, materials, and windows. The Downtown Specific Plan and the Design Guidelines contain the following design criteria that are applicable to the proposed project. Downtown Specific Plan Design and Beautification Design Criteria (page 76): Policy 17 Protect the established size and spacing of buildings in residential neighborhoods by avoiding excessive lot coverage and maintain appropriate separations between buildings. The Design Guidelines general criteria for Residential Guidelines for New Construction, Remodels and Additions (page 35) and Multi - Family Zones (page 39) state: Siting Continue the existing density and spacing of homes. Match the side yard setbacks of surrounding homes. Generally align homes with adjacent homes. New homes should face the street. Height & Mass New residential building design, including the design of replacement buildings for buildings constructed before 1942 which are approved for demolition, or additions to existing single - family homes should result in homes that are consistent with the floor area, bulk, and massing of homes in the immediate neighborhood. Reflect the general massing of surrounding homes, including roof forms and step backs, front porches, bay windows, and balconies. Reduce mass through roof forms such as hips, dormers, small gables, and articulations such as balconies. Design New construction should utilize or be based on the architectural style and detailing of one of the following styles found Downtown dating from pre -1942: Gothic Revival, Italianate, Victorian (Queen Anne, Stick, and Folk), Bay Tradition, Craftsman, Prairie, Mission Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, Mediterranean Revival, Minimal Traditional, Vernacular Forms, and FHA Minimum House. P16 -1201, PUD -120, & TRACT 8326 Planning Commission 17 of 32