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` Mountain House Specific Plan III ........................................................................................................................................................................... L7. Large unbroken expanses of siding,glass or roofs are prohibited. 8. Reflective window glazing is prohibited. L9. Landscaping. Landscaping shall utilize the designated neighborhood plant palette for shade trees and flowering accent trees per the MHCSD Design Manual or Roadway Landscape Plan,as Lapplicable. Entries and intersections shall utilize flowering accent plant material. Streets and walkways shall be flanked by shade trees. L10. Trellises,arbors,fountains,special paving or other such elements should be used to enhance the pedestrian environment and reinforce the common theme. L 11. Walls. A masonry sound/privacy wall shall be provided between parking areas and any abutting Lresidential uses. L 12. Lighting. Lighting fixtures shall match fixtures selected for the entire Neighborhood Center(see Lthe MHCSD Design Manual). Pedestrian scale fixtures, walk lighting,building entry lighting or other accent lighting shall be provided. Parking lot lights shall be designed to minimize the height of poles and to minimize glare on adjacent properties. Le. Adjacent Residential Uses 1. Building Placement and Architecture. A portion of the residential buildings(25%) located across Lfrom school and park uses shall reflect the common theme established for the neighborhood, in terms of form, details,materials and colors. Residential uses surrounding the Neighborhood p Center should be oriented toward the street with front entries and porches facing the school, L• neighborhood commercial and park uses. Residential buildings facing collector streets across Lfrom the main vehicular entrance(s) to the schools shall be served by rear alleys to emphasize pedestrian character and minimize driveway traffic conflicts with pedestrians,bicyclists and L vehicles. Garages within the Neighborhood Center are encouraged to be located in the rear half of the lot with access provided by rear alleys or narrow driveways from the fronting street, 1 whichever condition serves the lot. Detached garages are encouraged. IL 2. Driveways. Where driveways to streets surrounding the Neighborhood Center are allowed, they shall be narrow, limited in width to a maximum of 16 feet,until flared out near the garage. Residential driveways may also be"paired" to maximize unobstructed lengths of front yard space as well as to minimize auto egress/street conflicts. L3. Pedestrian and Bicycle Access. Pedestrian access between residential areas and the school and park should occur primarily from sidewalks and the open space corridor trail. Safe passage for pedestrians at preferred crossing points should be facilitated by reducing crossing distances through the use of curb bumpouts at intersections or medians with pedestrian refuge areas. Draft 03/14/05 4-47 ........................................................................................................................................................................ I.