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The Village of Gurnee / Planning & Zoning / East Grand Design Guideline Overlay / Last Revised 05/29/02
Table of Contents
Introduction
Nature of Structures and Facades
Remove obsolete elements, Repair Damage and Improve Facades
Streetscapes
Lighting
Table of Figures
Figure 1: Preferred location of a new building, parking, existing conditionsFigure 2: Offsetting multiple stories decreases the bulkiness of a structure
Figure 3: Profile of offsetting
Figure 4: Avoiding flat rooflines adds interest to the shopping center
Figure 5: Eaves and Cornices add character to a building
Figure 6: Bulding Setbacks/Height Relationships
Figure 7: Facade includes varying materials, colors, and shapes
Figure 8: Diverse colors and materials emphasize the entrance to the building
Figure 9: Earthy colors and blue transform this bulky building
Figure 10: A simple door with pedestrial scale decore
Figure 11: Main entrances are emphasized by pronounced design features
Figure 12: Decorative awnings improve the look of an old building
Figure 13: Store permanent awnings above the windows
Figure 14: Franchise architecture
Figure 15: This fast food restaurant is sensitive to the architecture of the design
Figure 16: Decorative streetlight
Figure 17: Decorative building light fixtures
Figure 18: Tree lighting examples
Figure 19: Path lighting
Figure 20: Decorative path lighting also serves as a safety feature
Figure 21: Single sign above the main entrance of the building
Figure 22: Multiple signs can create confusion for possible visitors
Figure 23: Examples of excepted limitations of extension
Figure 24: Using the design and materials fro mthe building in the entryway
Figure 25: Examples of sign lettering directly on facade vs. sign lettering on channel
Figure 26: Monument sign and landscape
Figure 27: Monument sign and landscape
Figure 28: Display vehicle area
Figure 29: Display pad calculations
Figure 30: A highlighted principal entry, landscaping and customer amenities
Figure 31: Landscaping is recommended to soften corners of building
Figure 32: An aesthetically pleasing entrance
Figure 33: Different parking conditions and landscaping
Figure 34: Landscaping and hardscaping screen this parking lot.
Figure 35: Vegetation screening
Figure 36: Trees along a sidewalk
Figure 37: Islands featuring trees and landscaping in a parking lot
Figure 38: Pedestrians' amenities can be incorporated into parking lot islands
Figure 39: Public art
Figure 40: Public art
Figure 41: Bike rack and matching trash receptacle
Figure 42: Architecturally unique bike rack