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Subject: (Direct Referral). Request from James Spangenberg to discuss changes in the West Racine guidelines for access corridor.
Recommendaton of Access Corridor Development Review Committee of 9-12-06 to the City Plan Commision: That the West Racine Access Corridor Supplemental Evaluation Criteria be amended as follows:
1. Add the color guidelines as contained in the Uptown Corridor District Design Guidelines.
2. Add language that prohibits the installation of indoor and outdoor burglar bars and other similar security devises at the windows and doors of businesses.
Recommendation of City Plan Commission of 9-13-06:
AMEND THE WEST RACINE ACCESS CORRIDOR SUPPLEMENTAL EVALUATION CRITERIA BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING:
After “7. LANDSCAPING” insert…
“8. COLOR PALATE
a) Exterior color schemes shall be selected by the project applicant from the 1,082 tones found in the approved Sherwin Williams “COLOR” palate, or its industry equivalent. The approved palate may be reviewed at the office of the Department of City Development (the “Department”). Approved paint treatments from the Sherwin Williams “COLOR” palate are as follows:
1. Body, trim, window, door and accent colors shall be selected from the 280 tones described as “Fundamentally Neutral” and the 560 tones described as “Color Options”, or their industry equivalent.
2. Trim and accent colors only may also be selected from the 94 tones described as “Essentials” and 148 tones described as “Energetic Brights”, or their industry equivalent.”
“9. COLOR SELECTION GUIDANCE
a) In all cases, paint shall be applied in a professional, complete and workmanlike manner.
b) Paint colors shall be viewed as a reversible finish. Building owners are encouraged to select colors appropriate to the style and period of the building construction. Monotonous color schemes, lacking in contrast, are discouraged and transitions of color are encouraged.
c) Related color schemes such as monochromatic (different ...
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