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Mountain House Specific Plan III ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation. Pedestrian access shall be from a continuous network of — sidewalks along all streets and the open space corridor trail. Bicycle access shall be from a network of Class III bike routes along collector streets within the neighborhood as well as trails within the open space corridor. A sidewalk shall be located around the perimeter of the school and park site,near the street. Multiple points of pedestrian access shall be provided from surrounding streets and between the school and park. Preferred crossing points for pedestrians and particularly for students,walking to school should be identified and emphasized through street signage and curb articulation, such as bump-outs and intersections to reduce pedestrian crossing distances and increase visibility of pedestrians for vehicles. 4. Fencing and Lighting. • Except for the parking lot area, the school site will be surrounded at the perimeter by a four to five foot high,black chain link fence,or other type of see-through fence acceptable to the School DistricYMHCSD. Each fence shall contain several pedestrian/bike entrance gates, located near street intersections and crosswalks,allowing easy access for neighborhood residents. • Based on the final building design, additional security fencing and gates may be provided at the perimeter of the school buildings/interior courtyard, which will be secured after hours. • Building security lights and parking lot lights shall be planned so as to direct glare away from surrounding homes,and should be no higher than 14 feet. 5. Landscaping. • Perimeter and on-site landscaping shall be designed to integrate each school site with its surrounding neighborhood,and will be compatible with the adjacent park. Right of way areas adjacent to the perimeter street will include landscaping,trees, sidewalk,and a jogging path. • Perimeter street tree planting shall consist of the designated neighborhood trees flanking sidewalks and pedestrian areas with groupings of flowering accent trees near entries, in planters and student gathering areas. Tree rows and groupings shall provide windbreaks wherever possible. • Landscaping within the site should define entries and use areas,provide shade and provide windbreaks to the extent feasible, as determined by the Lamersville School District. 6. Architecture. School buildings shall reflect a unified theme,compatible with the`common - architectural' style established for the Neighborhood Center zone. Buildings shall utilize quality materials,color palettes and details which reinforce the common theme. 4-44 Draft 03/14/05 ............................................................... ..........................................................................................................