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AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY SPECIFIC PLAN 65

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Design Guidelines

6Sect ion

DESIGN GUIDELINES

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6.1 INTRODUCTIONThis Section contains Design Guidelines that addressbuilding and landscape design, lighting, site furnishingsand signage. In association with the DevelopmentStandards, these Guidelines will assure that the designof future buildings, grounds, landscape andinfrastructure projects will realize the University’s goals

6.1.1 Design Guideline Goals

Develop standards and design guidelinesthat will encourage and promote designexcellence and appropriate campuslinkages as individual buildings and openspace areas are developed.

Unify the campuses through a consistencyin architectural and landscape character,scale, pedestrian and vehicular links.

6.2 GENERAL GUIDELINESThe Design Guidelines meet or exceed City of AzusaDevelopment Guidelines and are consistent with otheradopted public policy. The Guidelines address thegoals and unique design characteristics of each of thefive land use districts.

6.2.1 Residential/Recreation DesignGuidelines

6.2.1.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT

The Design Guidelines have been prepared to achievea comprehensive approach for the implementation ofplanning and landscaping concepts for the ResidentialZones as well as the architectural concepts for theresidential buildings. The purpose of the DesignGuidelines is to establish a network of design conceptsthat can be consistently applied for the ResidentialZones and for the residential buildings within them.

The purposes of the Residential Design Guidelines are

To promote a sense of community amongstudents.

To enhance landscape and architecturalfeatures of residential areas and theirbuildings that promotes safety and securityin a college environment.

To ensure that residential areas are welldesigned, provide privacy, buffered fromnoise, and provide security to residents andvisitors.

To unify the residential areas throughconsistency in landscaping and architecturalcharacter, scale, open space, andpedestrian access.

To be compatible with the surrounding oradjacent neighborhood

6.2.1.2 SITE PLANNING GUIDELINES

Overall Concept

Successful university residential areas create a senseof place. The overall concept must provide security andprivacy to the students, while balancing the importanceof relating to adjacent uses and contributing to theoverall campus. To achieve this balance harmoniously,a variety of site planning factors must be considered.Among these factors are building setbacks andorientation; vehicular circulation and parking;pedestrian circulation; and service areas.

General Site Design

Landscaping should complement thebuilding massing.

Hardscape should accommodate thenatural gathering functions at the entrancesof the facilities.

Pomona College: Campus landscape character

for an attractive and unified campus that physicallyrepresents, supports and furthers APU’s educationalmission, goals, values and aspirations. The Guidelinesare consistent with and implement the Vision, GuidingPrinciples and Goals defined in Section 3, are basedupon the Development Plan in Section 4, and are tobe used in conjunction with the Development Standardsin Section 5.

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Design Guidelines

Lighting and light fixtures should be usedas an integral component of designing asense of place, being purposeful inproviding safety, security and communitygathering areas.

Modular buildings needed by theuniversity to provide transitional facilitiesduring construction may be used for aperiod not to exceed five years, providedthat such facilities are not visible from apublic street.

Streetscape utility items, such as hydrantsand transformers, should be located toavoid visual and travel conflicts withpedestrian paths. When possible,transformers and related utility componentsshould be placed in vaults or screened withretaining walls and/or planting.

Parking courts should be located andintegrated into the residential areas suchthat natural surveillance occurs fromadjacent streets and sidewalks.

Residential zones shall provide safe andconvenient areas for bikes, and motorizedindividual vehicles.

Building Setback and Orientation

Setbacks will conform to requirements setin section 5.4.1.

Residential dwellings should be oriented toeither a courtyard, street, or a paseo.

Buildings with community oriented retail uses(i.e. Stein/Foothill) shall be orientedtowards the street.

Provide landscape around all buildingsand landscape separation between publicand residential areas.

Provide open space areas that balancebuilding and landscape massing.

6.2.1.3 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ARCHITECTURALGUIDELINES

Building Design

The architectural design of the residential buildings isimportant to establish unity within and betweencampuses. To do this , common architectural forms,materials and colors need to be utilized that areappropriate to campus housing and that harmonizewith existing structures. The buildings need to bedesigned to provide security through natural

surveillance on the campus grounds and public streets.Privacy of ground floor uses and screening from publicview are also important considerations for the residentialbuildings. Noise-reducing glass and other soundinsulation need to be considered in the building design.

Building Form

Residential buildings should be understated, butarticulated forms, utilizing straight, rectangular shapesas opposed to curved dynamic forms. The functions ofthe spaces within the building should be clearlyarticulated to the exterior design. The use of exteriorspace such as decks, patios and courtyards should beconsidered important. Building forms should bearticulated by varying roof heights and wall planes.Long unarticulated wall and roof planes shall not bepermitted.

California Institute of Technology: Campus linkages

Azusa Pacific University:Trinity hall residential open space areas

California State Polytechnic University:Building massing


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Design Guidelines

Entry

The entries to residential buildings should be designedso that they are recognized from close adjacentexterior spaces as opposed to being identified from agreat distance away. The “way finding” element ofthe entry should not draw the masses to the entry, butprimarily the residents. The entry should be clear glassstorefront with building identification on an adjacentsidelight.

Building Color

The exterior colors are to be any combination of greys,off-whites, and beiges. Accent colors can be utilizedbut should be limited to 10 percent of any oneelevation.

Fenestration

The windows should be “residential” in appearance,making the most of view opportunities, natural lighting,and ventilation.

California State Polytechnic University: Exterior design

Azusa Pacific University: Building forms and colors

Pomona College: Building entry

Residential buildings should be designed with one entrypoint. Exits required for each facility should functionfor emergency entry and exit only, maintaining themain entry as the only entry.

Materials

The residential buildings should continue to use concreteblock, plaster, concrete tile roofing, and glass as itsprimary materials. The buildings are to make use of acombination of these materials, and never one materialsolely. The materials will be used as a “branding” tool,to bring consistency to the residential facilities.

Azusa Pacific University: Building materials

California Institute of Technology: Fenestration

California Institute of Technology: Fenestration

Room Size

The University shall provide a minimum of 100 squarefeet per bed for each resident of a student housingfacility.


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Design Guidelines

Roof

Roof line breaks, gables, overhangs and other roofelements should relate to and emphasize individualbuilding entries.

to the street to contribute to an attractive and invitingstreet environment.

The purposes of the Academic/Administrative DesignGuidelines are:

To assure a high level of architecturaldesign appropriate to the quality andstatus of APU;

To establish a visual unity within andbetween campuses by guiding the designof buildings;

To contribute significantly to the learning,working, and social experiences forstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors;

To recommend a limited range of commonarchitectural forms, materials and colorsthat are appropriate to intended uses andthat harmonize with existing structures; and

To unify the academic areas through aconsistency in landscaping and architecturalcharacter, scale, open space, andpedestrian linkage.

6.2.2.2 SITE PLANNING GUIDELINES

Overall Concept

Successful university academic areas create a sense ofplace. For purposes of long-term vitality and aestheticcharacter, the academic areas have to be a placewhere students want to be when they are not engagedin their academic activities. To achieve this balanceharmoniously, a variety of site planning factors mustbe considered. Among these factors are buildingsetbacks and orientation; building entries; and serviceareas.

Building Setback and Orientation

Buildings should be aligned along or nearstreet lines.

Orient academic buildings toward theprimary street frontage or the CommonsArea.

Provide landscape space around allbuildings and landscape separationbetween streets and entries.

Provide open space areas that balancebuilding and landscape massing.

Pedestrian circulation should beconsidered, especially in conjunction withthe relationship to major building entrances.

Safe and convenient areas for parkingbikes should be located in close proximityto the entrance of the building, off of thepaseo and pedestrian paths.

California Institute of Technology: Roof elements

California Institute of Technology:Academic building massing

California Institute of Technology: Building entry

6.2.2 Academic/Administrative DesignGuidelines


The design of academic buildings at APU integratesboth academic and administrative functions. Theintegration of academic classroom/lecture and labfacilities with administrative offices, conference andseminar facilities better serves the students by keepingthese functions within a common proximity. Thesebuildings could also integrate functions such as foodservice, libraries and minor retail, such as the communityoriented retail building at the corner of Stein Lane andFoothill Boulevard.

The community oriented retail building at Stein/Foothillwill be designed to enhance and reflect the surroundingcommunity in concept, character, and scale. The designshall provide entrances and storefront display oriented

California Institute of Technology: Building setback


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Design Guidelines

Building Entries

The landscape and site design should help define themajor building entrance(s) and enhance its functionality.

Weather protection from rain, sun, andwind should be provided by the buildingand landscaping elements.

The building entrance(s) should be clearlyidentifiable to assist wayfinding.

Seating and gathering opportunitieslocated next to entrances should beprovided, and should be sized toaccommodate groups expected at classchanges or special events.

Bicycle parking and disabled access shouldbe provided.

Service Areas

Service areas (including service entrances,loading docks, trash enclosures, etc.) willnot be readily visible to the public.

Service areas will be screened by a fenceor wall, designed to be visually compatiblewith other site improvements.

Service areas will be located to minimizenegative impacts (noise, visual, vibration,dust, etc.) upon adjacent uses.

Trash enclosures should be located in theservice areas.

They should have articulated forms, utilizingstraight and rectangular shapes as well ascurved dynamic forms.

Building forms should be articulated byvarying roof heights and wall planes. Longunarticulated walls (400 feet and greater)and roof planes shall not be permitted.

The functions of the spaces within thebuilding should be clearly articulated to theexterior design.

The use of exterior space within buildingssuch as decks and atriums should beconsidered important.

California State Polytechnic University: Building entry

Azusa Pacific University: Building form

6.2.2.3 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES

Form

Academic/administrative buildings shouldstand out from other buildings on campus.

They should be designed as public buildingsand sited in such a way as to drawattention, utilizing a higher level ofarchitectural design than other buildings oncampus.

California Institute of Technology: Building form

Azusa Pacific University: Building form


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Design Guidelines

Entry

The entry should be designed so that it canbe recognized from a considerabledistance.

The entry should be designed using buildingmassing and form.

The “way finding” element of the entryshould draw the public to the entry.

The entry should be clear glass storefrontwith pedestrian building identification onan adjacent sidelight.

Fenestration

The windows should make the most of viewopportunities, natural lighting andventilation.

Glass should be low-E coated clear glass.

Frames are to be clear anodized aluminumstorefront.

Azusa Pacific University: Building materials

Azusa Pacific University: Building materialsAzusa Pacific University: Building entry

Azusa Pacific University: Building entry entry

Materials

The academic and administrative buildingsshould continue to use cast-in-placeconcrete, concrete block, plaster, “Cal-Wall”, and glass as its primary materials.

The buildings will make use of acombination of these materials.

The materials will be used as a “branding”tool, to bring consistency to the academicand administrative buildings at bothcampuses.

Azusa Pacific University: Building fenestration




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Design Guidelines

6.2.3 Physical Education/Athletic DesignGuidelines


Physical education, as an instrument of the “community”cornerstone, is a bridge between the University andthe community of Azusa. This bridge should be a basisfor urban design as well as building design, keepingunder consideration that physical education/athleticsis an important venue for interaction between thecommunity of Azusa and the University.

These Design Guidelines have been prepared to ensurea comprehensive implementation of the developmentof physical education/athletic facilities throughout theAPU campuses. The purposes of the Guidelines are asfollows:

To establish a network of designparameters that will be applied todevelopment and design of facilities withinthe physical education zones

To enhance landscape and architecturalfeatures of the physical education areasand their buildings that promote safety andsecurity in a college environment

Azusa Pacific University: Building color

California Institute of Technology: Building color

University of Redlands: Football stadium

Azusa Pacific University: Building color

Exterior Colors

The exterior colors are to be natural/sealed gray concrete, factory finishedconcrete block, and painted plaster.

The colors should be selected to bestcomplement the functions within thebuildings.


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Design Guidelines

To unify the physical education/athleticareas through consistency in landscapingand architectural character, scale, openspace, and pedestrian access

6.2.3.2 SITE DESIGN GUIDELINES

Overall Concept

The overall planning concept within the PhysicalEducation Zones is based upon the use of athletics as abridge between APU and the community of Azusa, aswell as facilitating relationships with other institutions.To achieve this balance harmoniously, a variety of siteplanning factors are considered.

General Site Design

The locations and use of the athleticstadiums and fields should be locatedadjacent to community entry pointswhenever possible and should be obviousand easily found by the public.

Paseos and plazas should complement andhelp define the public entry and gatheringspaces for these uses. They should belocated for easy access to the communityof Azusa and should be enclosed to adegree that allows APU Campus Safetyeasy control and policing of the spaceduring events, as well as during normal use.

Landscaping should complement the athleticstadiums massing.

Hardscaping should accommodate thenatural gathering at the entrances of thefacilities and playing fields.

Lighting and light fixtures should be usedas an integral component of designing asense of place, directing athleticparticipants and spectators to the stadiumsand playing fields, and providing safetyand security.

Setback and Orientation

The stadiums and other facilities should beoriented per National Collegiate AthleticAssociation (NCAA) recommendations forplaying fields.

The setbacks will be set as discussed section5.3.1 of this Specific Plan.

Landscaping should be provided aroundthe stadiums and playing fields as a wayof directing sport participants andspectators to the designated entries of thefacilities.

University of Redlands: Fencing and landscapingaround playing fields

University of San Diego: Public entry and gathering


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Design Guidelines

6.2.3.3 WALLS AND FENCING

Walls and fencing within Physical EducationZones should respond to the athletic venueit surrounds.

Tennis court fencing is to be 20 feet tallchain link with windscreen netting andshould incorporate landscaping to theoutside.

Baseball stadium fencing should be chainlink and designed per NCAA standards,screened to the outside with landscaping.

Football stadium fencing should beappropriate fencing designed to 15 feettall per NCAA standards and screened tothe outside with landscaping.

Pool fencing is to be solid wall construction,either cast in place concrete or concretemasonry, 10 feet maximum, withlandscaping incorporated against the wallto the outside.

Soccer and softball fencing is not to exceed15 feet tall per NCAA standards andscreened to the outside with landscaping.

Gates, in all cases, are to match fencingmaterial. Fencing to the pool is to be solidand can be constructed of concrete blockor wood.

Implied fencing by use of landscapingshould also be used to create a barrierbetween the distinct land uses.

6.2.3.4 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Stadiums and playing fields requirespecific lighting fixtures appropriate fornighttime activities. Lighting fixtures must bechosen and aimed so that they thoroughlyilluminate the play fields and do not “spill”onto neighboring residential areas.

Site lighting should be coordinated toprovide consistent lighting character toharmonize with the architecture of thestadiums and athletic buildings.

Lighting in athletic use areas should beprovided to create balanced illuminationsuch that both the perception and actualityof safety is assured. Increased levels oflighting should be provided at the stadiums,athletic buildings, and playing fieldentrances.

6.2.3.5 STADIUM DESIGN

Components of the Stadium

Stadiums will include the main playfield surroundedby stadium type seating and press box, with storage,offices, team rooms, concessions, toilets/locker rooms,and training rooms.

Materials

The main structure of the stadiums is to be constructedof cast-in-place concrete, concrete masonry, or acombination of the two. Plaster, steel, and glass canbe used at the press box and under bleacher spaces.

Height

Any element of the stadium will not exceed 50 feet inheight with the exception of field lights and scoreboardrising to a height of about 100 feet above finishedgrade.

Entry

The stadium entries are to be well definedand obvious to the public.

Entries should face the plaza/paseo, andshould be grand in scale.

Signage

Reference the signage portion of the Specific Plan inChapter 5 Development Standards.

Baseball

The baseball stadium should be designed for aminimum of 850 seats. It will have lighting for nightgames as required by NCAA standards. The baseballstadium can have, as part of its design, a large-screenviewing monitor not to exceed 20 feet in height by 40feet in width, located a maximum of 10 feet off thegrade directly over the right, center, or left field fencing.

University of Redlands:Use of paseo defining public entry

University of California, Los Angeles: Plaza area

California State University of Fullerton:Baseball stadium


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Design Guidelines

Football

The football stadium should be designed for 4,500seats. It will have lighting for night games as requiredby NCAA standards. The football stadium can have,as part of its design, a large-screen viewing monitornot to exceed 40 feet in length and 20 feet in width,located a maximum of 10 feet off the grade directlyover the exterior fencing past the end zone side of thetrack. The football stadium could include an NCAAapproved track as well as all required apparatus fortrack and field events.

6.2.3.6 PLAY FIELDS

Soccer

The soccer field will have freestanding aluminumbleachers, designed for a minimum of 850 seats. Thebleachers could accommodate athletic equipmentstorage below them. It will have lighting for nightgames as required by NCAA standards.

Softball

The softball field currently exists and has lighting andbleachers. Any future improvements will be made asrequired by NCAA standards.

6.2.3.7 COURT AND POOL DESIGN

Tennis

The tennis courts are to be designed per NCAAstandards. Each court will have 20-foot-tall chain-linkfencing with wind netting. The courts will each havelighting for night games as required by NCAAstandards. A maximum of two courts will have low-bleacher seating, accommodating a number of peoplenot to exceed 500. Seating should be freestandingaluminum bleachers.

University of Redlands: Stadium signage

Citrus College: Tennis court

University of Redlands: Playing fields

Pool

The pool will be designed per NCAA standards forswimming and water polo. The filtration system will belocated away from public spaces. The pool is to belocated to allow public use during the off season.Showers and bathrooms will be provided in closeproximity to the pool area.


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Design Guidelines

6.2.3.8 ANCILLARY BUILDING

Components of the Building

The ancillary buildings will complement the stadium andathletic venues and will be located adjacent to thesefunctions. They will be permitted to house classrooms,storage, offices, team rooms, concessions, toilets/ lockerrooms, and training rooms.

Citrus College: Campus swimming pool

University of Redlands: Entry to physical education facilities

Materials

Physical Education ancillary buildings are to beconstructed of cast- in-place concrete, concrete masonry,or a combination of the two.

Height

These buildings will be two stories maximum, not toexceed 75 feet to accommodate seating.

Entry

The concessions and toilet functions of the building areto be well defined for use by the public with directaccess off the plaza/paseo. All other components areto be designed for more private access by the studentsand athletes.


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Design Guidelines

6.2.4 Open Space Design Guidelines


The intent of the Open Space Design Guidelines is toensure campus development is functional, attractive,environmentally sensitive, safe, and integrated with theexisting campuses. Landscaping and open space areimportant to the campus community; Design Guidelinescan help foster a visually cohesive campus character.

The purposes of the Open Space Design Guidelinesare:

To preserve the landscaping and openspace to the greatest extent possiblethrough careful siting of future buildings,facilities and infrastructure;

To ensure the landscaping and site designare an integral component of the campusenvironment;

To respect existing attributes of the sitewhile responding to the context created bysurrounding areas and facilities; and

To recognize that landscaping and openspace represent the primary way to weavenew development into the existing fabricof the campuses.

6.2.4.2 OPEN SPACE ZONES

Open space comprises all portions of campus whichare open to the sky. Open space is located betweentwo or more buildings, as well as between the buildingand campus perimeter property lines. Open space isdefined as those spaces creating “outdoor rooms” andthe network connecting these which constitutes theessential organizing framework of the campus plan.

Campus Forming Open Space

The campus forming open space areas establish thebasic physical organization of the campus and servescampus-wide purposes. This type of open space in turnis composed of quadrangles, plazas, and lawn areasas well as the connecting pedestrian spaces linkingthese areas.

Quadrangles and plazas should bedistinguished as a place by design, paving,lighting, and furnishings.

Slopes of plazas and other open spaceshould be a minimum of 1 percent andmaximum of 2 percent.

The campus forming open space shouldbecome an outdoor art gallery; statuesand murals should be incorporated into thelandscaped fabric of the developedcampus.

Fountains and water features are desirablefocal points, but should be located in highuse areas and utilize recirculated water.

The campus forming open space should bedeveloped as part of a campus networkof public open spaces linked by paseos,promenades, and pathways.

Quadrangles, plazas, and courtyardsshould be depressed to providestormwater retention basins andstormwater infiltration areas.

Campus forming open space shall complywith Americans with Disabilities Actstandards for accessibility.

Campus forming open space shall providea buffer between sensitive neighboringuses.

General Open Space

General open space includes academic quadrangles,courtyards, pedestrian malls, walkways, drives, serviceareas and other landscape and hardscape areas.

Each new building should be sited anddesigned to create a plaza at the mainentrance, to serve as a casual gatheringplace for its users.

The design of individual buildings’ plazasshould be integrated in the campus formingopen space.

The landscape and site design shouldaesthetically complement and enhance thecharacter of campus buildings.

The landscape and site design shouldcontribute to the legibility of campuswayfinding by:

Highlighting campus entrances anddrop off points

Defining recognizab le malls, keycrossroads, and plazas

Leading pedestrians sequentially fromparking areas, drop-off points, andtransit stops into and through thecampus, to the entrances of destinationbuildings.

The design of the academic quadranglesand courtyards should be intimate in scalebut at the same time provide for functionaluse, such as class gatherings, snacking,picnicking, solitary reading, small groupstudying, and outdoor display/exhibit.

The design of the general open spaceareas should be coordinated with thevarious buildings’ design, to enhance accessto and views of the open space from thebuildings.

University of California, Los Angeles:Paseo and walkways

University of California, Los Angeles:Campus forming open space

University of California, Los Angeles:Pedestrian malls and walkways


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Public Edge Open Space

Public edge open spaces are linear open strips at theUniversity’s interface with major public thoroughfaresincluding: Alosta Avenue, Citrus Avenue, and FoothillBoulevard. These spaces are intended to create anattractive public edge to the campus and to relate thecampus to the surrounding community.

The landscaping and site design for publicedge open space should incorporatepositive features which buffer the campusfrom its neighbors where needed, whilemitigating possible nuisance impacts suchas noise and spillover lighting.

The public edge open space should beheavily landscaped screen treatment withtrees and shrubs, to be used as a screentreatment with a permanent wall or screenfencing as needed.

University of California, Los Angeles: General open space

California State Polytechnic University:General open space and walkways

University of California, Los Angeles:Public edge landscaping

Pomona College: Campus entrance and landscaping

Property Line Buffers

These buffering areas are located at the boundarylines between the campus and adjacent privately-owned parcels.

Landscape and site design of property linebuffers will provide separations betweenuses or activities where required.

Common buffer treatments will includelandscape strips, walls and fencing, planterboxes, fencing, and berms.

The landscaping of the property linebuffers will be wide enough to provide avisual separation and should include treesand shrubs, and permanent wall or screenfencing.

The design and landscaping of theproperty line buffers will control anyspillover lighting.


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Athletics

These areas correspond to the land use areas identifiedas “Physical Education/Athletics” in the Land Use Planand contain outdoor athletic fields and facilities.


Footprints of new buildings and additionsto existing buildings should be designed torefine, enhance and perpetuate thequadrangle tradition wherever possible.

6.2.5 Circulation/Parking and Services AreasDesign Guidelines


APU has adopted a policy that the design of allcirculation routes and parking areas should reflect goodtraffic engineering design practice to enhance thesafety of users during circulation and parking. Fullbuild-out to the maximum allowable developmentunder the Specific Plan would generate a significantincrease in people and vehicles destined to the SpecificPlan area. To facilitate efficient circulation to, from,and within the Specific Plan area, the following goalsare established:

Provide a multimodal transportation systemin the Specific Plan area, so people willnot need to rely on automobiles to meettheir travel needs.

Create a pedestrian friendly environment,so that trips within the Specific Plan areacan be made on foot.

University of California, Los Angeles: Design elements of circulation

In order to keep the campus a safe andsecure place, special attention should bepaid to the avoidance of blind spots, hidingplaces or hidden niches along pedestrianpaths and in public spaces.

Adequate lighting and signage should beprovided throughout campus along allpedestrian paths and open space areas.

Create a bicycle friendly environment, sothat trips within the Specific Plan area canmade by bicycle.

Significantly improve transit service to andwithin the Specific Plan area to decreaseautomobile trips.


Overall Concept

Successful university circulation will unify the campusesthrough consistency in pedestrian and vehicular links.Thus, the overall concept fundamentally defines thestreetscape character of the major interfaces betweenAPU and the community.

Exhibit 6A through 6E show the landscaping designfor various circulation routes.

EXHIBIT 6A ILLUSTRATIVE LANDSCAPE SECTION—CAMPUS PEDESTRIAN GATEWAY

MEDIUM-LARGEACCENT TREE

GATE/FENCE PER SECTION

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EXHIBIT 6B ILLUSTRATIVE LANDSCAPE SECTION—CAMPUS VEHICULAR ENTRYGATE/FENCE PER SECTION

CAMPUSIDENTIFICATIONMONUMENT

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EXHIBIT 6C ILLUSTRATIVE LANDSCAPE SECTION—PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY EXHIBIT 6D ILLUSTRATIVE LANDSCAPE SECTION—LANDSCAPE BUFFER AT CAMPUS PERIMETER/SERVICE ROAD

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exterior of the structure, use of exteriorcladding and patterns similar to that inadjacent buildings, creation of areas ofaccent and architectural focus such as entryand vertical circulation area points, andarticulation of the façade.

Any parking structure adjacent to a publicstreet shall incorporate design elementsand treatments along the perimeter thatbreak the garage into smaller, human-scaled façades. University and office usesare encouraged at the ground floor ofparking structures. The parking structureshould be architecturally compatible withthe buildings they serve and includelandscaping improvements that enhancetheir appearance.

Santa Barbara: Integrated parking structures

Santa Barbara: Integrated parking structures

General Site Design

Design of interfaces between differenttravel modes—pedestrian, bicycle, transit,and automobile—is very important. Designshould include the following:

Separate travel ways and/or gradeseparations for each mode, wherefeasible, especially where volumesand relative speeds merit

Careful delineation and design ofintersections to avoid modal conflictsand accidents

Roads, paths, and parking areas shouldbe aesthetically integrated into the campuscontext. Landscaping should be utilized toenhance the appearance of paths andparking areas for both users and personsviewing these facilities.

Security of persons and their vehicles(bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, autos)should be an important designconsideration. Pedestrian and motoristsecurity and sense of personal safety shouldbe considered in the following:

Layout of and views from paths andparking areas, and views from pathsand parking areas to the surroundingarea

Pathway and parking arearelationships to landscaping, buildings,and street furniture, and other features

Provision of surveillance opportunitiesof paths and parking areas from theneighboring areas, streets, andwalkways

Integration of lighting design into thestreet, walkway, bikeway, and autoand bicycle parking design

In designing any path—whetherwalkways, bicycle routes, or roadways—the function of the path as an orientationelement for the user should be considered.The path design should contribute to thelegibility and intelligibility of the campus,for both customary users and visitors.

Pedestrian walkways should be designedwith a continuous path of travel; brokensegments should be avoided.

Special paving should be used inmoderate quantities at locations ofespecially high foot traffic, such as entrycourtyards, intersections, plazas, andcourtyards. Special paving can includepavers, colored concrete, stained concrete,stamped concrete, or any combinationthereof.

6.2.5.3 PARKING STRUCTURE GUIDELINES

Parking structures are in essence folded roads whosescale is often incompatible with that of the pedestrian.Special and deliberate design treatments are usuallyneeded to visually integrate them with neighboringstructures intended for human occupancy. The imagesto the right show examples of how parking structurescan be integrated into their environment.

The exterior of above-grade parkingstructures within public view shall avoid autilitarian appearance and shall beintegrated with the architectural design ofthe campus in terms of scale, materials, andappearance.

The visual appearance of automobiles inparking structures will be minimized as seenfrom public view.

Specific design elements will be used tointegrate parking structures with thecampus. These elements may includeintensive planting of screening trees at the

LARGE SHRUBS/SMALL TREES

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Soften and/or screen undesirable featuresin the environment

Conserve human and natural resources

Create a diverse and attractiveassemblage of trees on both the East andWest campuses

The following exhibits illustrate general landscapeapproaches for the design of important features ofthe APU East and West Campuses.

Service Structure Guidelines

Service and maintenance facilities shall beintegrated with the architectural design ofthe campus in terms scale, materials, andappearance.

Specific design elements should integrateservice facilities with the campus and toneighboring land uses. These elements mayinclude the following:

Intensive planting of screening treesand planting around the exterior ofthe structure

Use of exterior buildings materialsand colors similar to those in adjacentbuildings

EAST CAMPUS

WEST CAMPUS

6.3 LANDSCAPE DESIGNGUIDELINES

The physical appearance of the campus will beenhanced by the open spaces and related landscapeand hardscape features. The purpose of the LandscapeDesign Guidelines is to create well-conceivedlandscape and hardscape designs that:

Unify, accentuate, and focus attention onbuildings and/or various features of thecampus

Bring human scale to the environment asexperienced by pedestrians

Introduce elements of natural beauty asexpressed in plants, trees, rocks, water,and other natural materials into the campusenvironment

Reduce the visual impact of automobilesand parking facilities

6.3.1 General Guidelines for Landscape Design

Large open areas, quadrangles and courtyards shall,where possible and appropriate, be depressed toprovide storm water detention basins and storm waterinfiltration areas. This depression should not be abruptor create a significant change in elevation and shouldcomply with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)standards for accessibility (refer to Section 4 forappropriate locations for storm water detention basinsand storm water infiltration areas).

6.3.2 Landscape Concepts for Major Subareas

Exhibits 6F through 6L illustrate general landscapeapproaches for the design of important features ofthe APU East and West Campuses. Exhibit 6A is a keyplan indicating the locations and places where thedesign approaches should be considered.

EXHIBIT 6F LANDSCAPE DETAILS KEY PLAN—WEST AND EAST CAMPUS


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CAMPUS-WIDE TREES

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EXHIBIT 6H ILLUSTRATIVE LANDSCAPE PLAN—EAST CAMPUS REFERENCE 2EXHIBIT 6G ILLUSTRATIVE LANDSCAPE PLAN—EAST CAMPUS REFERENCE 1


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6.3.3 Landscape Design Circulation

The purpose of the Landscape Design Guidelines is toensure that landscaping is used throughout vehicularand pedestrian circulation pathways as visual andconnective elements in order to soften and/or screenundesirable features in the environment. Specifically,landscaping reduces the visual impact of automobilesand parking facilities.

Exhibits 5H illustrate general landscape approachesfor the design of vehicular- and pedestrian-orientedcirculation features.

from the main access streets bordering the campus.The tree lists incorporate trees that are already plantedon the campus.

The select and limited list of trees definedin this subsection will be utilized for all newlandscaping on the East and Westcampuses. Exceptions can be made on acase-by-case basis for conditions includingspecial-focus gardens where other treesmay be used to provide examples ofunique tree specimens.

Other trees with habits and characteristicsthat best serve the various specialized rolesthat may be desired or needed for campuslandscape may also be considered by the

EXHIBIT 6K ILLUSTRATIVE LANDSCAPE PLAN—WEST CAMPUS REFERENCE 5

6.3.4 Master Tree and Other Plant MaterialLists

Three categories of master tree lists act as guides forthe appropriate use in various campus open spaceareas. The categories include campus-wide trees,accent trees, and specialized use trees. Similarly, amaster list of shrubs and ground covers and a xeriscapeplant palette are also included. As trees comprise asignif icant and pervasive visual impact in the campusenvironment they have been given importance bytreating them separately in the lists that follow.

The intent of limiting the tree list is to ensure that newlandscape development contributes to the creation ofa visual identity within each campus, a consistencybetween campuses, and an identifiable public image

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landscape plans. Use of these trees willrequire approval on a case-by-case basisby the Economic and CommunityDevelopment Director.

6.3.4.1 CAMPUSWIDE TREE PALETTE

The existing trees on the East and West campuses havebegun to give APU a distinctive image. Continuedplanting of these tree species as well as the deliberatefuture planting of a limited number of other distinctivespecies can create a concentration of tree types thatwill simultaneously differentiate the APU campus fromother areas of the surrounding community andcontribute to the visual unification of the East and Westcampuses.

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6.3.4.2 ACCENT TREES

Accent trees are specimen trees with specialcharacteristics including flowering, distinctive form andcolorful foliage for use in locations where specialattention and emphasis is warranted. The location ofthese trees can include pedestrian and vehicularentrances, pedestrian paths, outdoor assembly areas,or other special activity areas.

6.3.4.3 SPECIALIZED-USE TREES

Trees from this list may be used to soften buildingmasses, screen undesirable areas or views, createprivacy, reduce building heating and cooling loads,and play other specialized roles. In some cases treesfrom the campuswide and accent tree lists may be usedfor these purposes.

TABLE 6B ACCENT TREE PALETTE

TABLE 6C SPECIALIZED-USE TREE PALETTE

6.3.4.4 MASTER LIST OF SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVERS

Plant materials from the following list may be used inall areas of the campus as foundation planting andfor other uses.

TABLE 6D SHRUBS AND GROUND COVER PALETTE

6.3.4.5 XERISCAPE PLANT PALETTE

The term “Xeriscape” refers to those trees and otherlandscape material, landscape assemblages, andplanting/irrigation techniques appropriate to theAzusa climate zone that can reduce maintenance costsand conserve water.

Xeriscape systems shall be used for campusrear and side yard and perimeter areasthat are not intensively utilized. In general,these perimeter areas correspond to theareas indicated as “Property Line Buffers”in the Open Space diagrams.

Landscape plans developed subsequent tothis Specific Plan should include a Xeriscapecomponent.

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Design Guidelines

6.4 GRADING

Open areas where flat grades arerequired, such as at sports fields, shouldbe depressed where possible to provideon-site stormwater holding/infiltrationbasins.

Two graded benches should be providedin the West Campus area immediately westof the Event Center. The upper of thebenches should be a flat pad containingthe large baseball diamond. The lower ofthe benches should be a gently sloping padto contain the new buildings between

6.3.4.6 HARDSCAPE MATERIALS

Hardscape materials for the APU campus will bepredominantly used as paving for pedestrian walks,plazas and entries as well as for vehicular circulationand service areas. Various hardscape materials willbe used for planters, built-in bench seating, waterfeatures, and monuments. The predominant materialfor pedestrian-oriented facilities will be concrete withspecial paving used at campus entries, for importantpedestrian open spaces, and as an accent addition toconcrete at selected pedestrian areas needing visualfocus or enhancement.

Specialized pavers to be used in the campusenvironment will be chosen from the following list:

Special-finished concrete

Integral-colored patterned concrete

Interlocking concrete pavers

Tile

Masonry

Stone

In addition, the following guidelines apply to theselection and use of hardscpae materials on the APUcampus.

Enhanced paving materials will be used atall major site entries into the campus.

A standard paving material and pavingdesign shall be established for eachpaving condition including all majorpedestrian and vehicular entries into thecampuses.

Materials and design for each pavingcondition will be used consistentlythroughout the East and West campuses toestablish APU identity and unity betweenthe campuses.

Enhanced paving materials shall meetAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)surface friction safety standards.

University of California, Los Angeles: Hardscape and pedetrian malls

Pomona College: Hardscape and pedestrian malls

Foothill Avenue and the large baseballdiamond. The currently sloping ground,which is the proposed location of the largebaseball diamond must be essentially flat.This flat area can be created through usingretaining walls, or by creating sloped areasat a maximum of 2:1 rise to run, north andsouth of the new baseball diamond.


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Design Guidelines

EAST CAMPUS

WEST CAMPUS

6.5 EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLighting, like signage and site furniture, is a componentof the University’s physical development that contributesto campus identity, safety, and enhances the campusambiance.

Lighting systems within each campus will provideillumination for campus entries, parking areas, andpedestrian areas. Exhibit 6L identifies three types ofcampus lighting: Entry and Vehicular Lighting,Pedestrian Lighting, and Perimeter Lighting.

EXHIBIT 6L SPECIALTY LIGHTING ZONES—WEST AND EAST CAMPUS

6.5.1 General Lighting Standards

The University standards for lighting needs within allpublic areas of the East and West campuses shouldrecognize the following guidelines:

The types of lighting fixtures chosen willinclude but not be limited to the followinglighting types:

Pedestrian path lighting

Accent lighting

Building lighting

Lighting at perimeter streets

Surface parking lighting

University entry lighting

Internal road lighting


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Lighting in all open areas will be providedto create balanced illumination such thatboth the perception and actuality of safetyis assured. Increased lighting intensityshould be provided at Campus entrances.

Outdoor lighting will be designed tominimize light pollution, enhance naturalcolor rendition, and provide the requiredillumination for safety in the use ofwalkways, roadways, parking areas andpublic open spaces. All lighting, whereapplicable, shall have refractor lensesinstalled to reduce glare and lighttrespassing into residential areas.

Standard lighting fixtures for all types oflighting should be chosen not only forsatisfying technical lighting requirements(e.g. lumen levels, cutoff) at particularlocations, but also for incorporatingcommon features with other fixture types,so as to create a “family” of lighting fixturesto unify the campuses. These features mayinclude color, finish, style (e.g. modern,historic), and basic form and shape (e.g.rounded or square supports, light heads,brackets).

The choice of new lighting types shouldacknowledge the need for incorporatingexisting fixtures into the system at least fora limited period of time. Existing fixturesmay also be moved and reused at locationswith less public exposure.

Similar or identical lighting fixtures shouldbe used on both the East and Westcampuses in order to unify the APU campus.

Site and street lighting fixtures should becoordinated to provide a consistent lightingcharacter to harmoniz e with thearchitecture.

Lighting on buildings should focus onentrances and design elements, as well aslandscape features.

Lighting shall not spill onto adjacent, non-University property.

6.5.2 Lighting in Landscaped Areas

Landscape areas within and at the perimeter of thecampus will include appropriate lighting to identifycampus entries, to accent special features, and toprovide safe pedestrian passage.

6.5.3 Parking and Illumination

Lighting for parking lots and parkingstructures should be chosen with safety asthe primary criterion.

Fixtures should complement and beconsistent with the lighting fixtures used inother areas of the campus.

All surface parking lots will be illuminatedwith overhead lamps to match thestandard poles and fixtures currentlyemployed on the West Campus propertyeast of Stein Lane.

6.5.4 Entry and Vehicular Lighting

Vehicular entry areas will be marked bycampus identity/entry markers. These entryareas will be illuminated with appropriateflood/accent lighting to make entrymarkers visible, and with overhead lightingto provide safe vehicle entry andpedestrian activity.

Vehicle circulation routes within the campuswill be illuminated with overhead lightingthat meets or exceeds City minimum safetylight level standards.

All surface parking lots will be illuminatedwith overhead lamps to match thestandard poles and fixtures currentlyemployed on the West Campus propertyeast of Stein Lane.

6.5.5 Pedestrian Pathway and Open SpaceLighting

Illumination in pedestrian and open space areasprovides safety and creates ambience during eveninghours.

Azusa Pacific University:Standard lighting fixture for at-grade parking

Pomona College: Open space area lighting


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When exterior lighting fixtures are chosenfor new buildings, they should complementor be similar to those used at pedestrianand open space areas.

Pedestrian zones and pathways will belighted to provide way finding andpedestrian safety with appropriately-scaled pole lighting and lighted bollardsat the ground level.

Lighting at building entries and campusdirectories will support pedestrian activityduring evening hours.

6.5.6 Perimeter Lighting

Lighting at the perimeters of the campus isparticularly important for these reasons:(1) these areas adjoin public walkways andvehicular routes and should enhance theconnection between the University and thepublic areas of the City of Azusa, (2) theseareas provide way finding cues duringevening hours and should make signageand vehicle routes apparent to thoseunfamiliar with the campus, and (3) theseareas serve as “welcome” areas for thecampus and convey the character of theUniversity to campus visitors.

Perimeter areas should be well-illuminatedand provide accent lighting for campusidentity markers.

Perimeter lighting should be adjustable sothat spotlights or flood lights do not interferewith drivers’ visual perception.

Perimeter lighting should also serve toilluminate and enhance perimeterlandscape, and to support pedestrianactivity entering and leaving the campus.

6.5.7 Physical Education/Athletic Lighting

Recreation fields and sports facilities require specificlighting fixtures appropriate for nighttime activities.Lighting fixtures must be chosen and aimed so that theythoroughly illuminate the play-fields and do not “spill”onto neighboring residential areas.

The height of such lighting fixtures shall be determinedby professional engineers based on a performancedesign that meets the requirements of the athleticcontest to take place on the field, field dimensions, andthe requirements of applicable athletic associations tomeet competitive play and broadcast needs.

6.5.8 Specialty Lighting

Special Use areas include symbolic facilities such asthe chapel, and facilities accommodating events suchas concerts and large gatherings (e.g., the Felix EventCenter on the West Campus and the Performing Arts/Chapel facility on the East Campus). These facilitieswill incorporate lighting that reinforces their intendedactivities and that marks their location on the campusfor staff, students and visitors. Lighting fixtures mayinclude spot lighting, flood lighting, lighted signage,and/or colored lighting.

6.5.9 Building Lighting

Exterior lighting fixtures should be utilized on buildings.Lighting is also incorporated into building signage onsome existing campus buildings. Such lighted signageshould be considered on a case-by-case basis.

6.5.10 Residential Areas

The exterior lighting should be indirect whereverpossible and should minimize over-flow into theresident’s rooms. The exterior lighting at the residentfacilities should be dominant in comparison to the restof the campus.

Site lighting should be coordinated toprovide consistent lighting character toharmonize with the architecture of theresidential buildings.

Lighting in residential use areas should beprovided to create balanced illuminationsuch that both the perception and actualityof safety is assured. Increased levels anddesign elements should be provided atbuilding entrances.

6.6 WALLS AND FENCESMaintain quality and character of all aspects of thecampus areas while providing a certain degree ofsecurity to its students and facility.

Areas of campus that abut public streetsmay be fenced to provide safety andsecurity.

Perimeter fences shall be five (5) feet inheight and composed of masonry posts(decorative pilasters) and ornamentalmetal fencing. Landscape is to beintegrated into fencing as shown in samplephotos.

Solid fencing for areas that abut privately-owned properties at the campus perimetershould be a variation of a solid masonrywall, six (6) feet high adjacent to residentialareas and eight (8) feet high for non-residential areas.

California Institute of Technology: Pedestrian lighting

California Institute of Technology: Perimeter fencing

Fences adjacent to buildings should becompatible with the scale, material, andcolor of the adjacent building and openspace landscaping and hardscaping.

Implied fencing by use of landscapingshould also be used to create a barrierbetween distinct land uses.

Implied gateways, constructed ofdecora tive columes, partial wall, orspecimen trees are to be used todemarcate pedestrian entry into specialresidential exterior spaces or vehicularentry into Residential Zones.

California Institute of Technology: Landscape fencing


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Special gateways into interior courtyardsor special inspirational spaces withinResidential Zones can be separated frompublic spaces with walls and gatesconstructed of masonry or concrete.Openings in such gateways should remainunlocked.

Pomona College: Campus gateways

Pomona College: Interior fencing

Azusa Pacific University: Typical pathway directory sign

6.7 SERVICE AREAS

Service areas (including service entrances,loading docks, trash enclosures) should notbe readily visible to the public.

Service areas should be screened by afence or wall, designed to be visuallycompatible with other site improvements.

Service areas should be located to minimizenegative impacts (noise, odor, visual,vibration, dust, etc.) upon adjacentresidential uses.

All buildings and facilities are to providetrash enclosures, constructed of masonry orconcrete, and located adjacent to eachresidential building.

6.8 IRRIGATION

Irrigation for all planting shall be designedfor water conservation yet adequate forthe maintenance and establishment of allplant material.

The irrigation system shall be capable ofoperating automatically by incorporatingan electric controller and low voltageelectric remote control values.

Irrigation shall use recycled water ifavailable.

The irrigation system shall be in compliancewith the Water Conservation Act.

6.9 SIGNAGE

6.9.1 Signage Types

The signage design guidelines regulate those signs thatare visible to public.

The APU signage plan primarily consists of four signtypes that form a hierarchy of way finding markers atimportant points within the campus: institutional identity/entry signs, campus directories, pathway directionalsigns, and building identification signs. All new signageshall utilize to the standard university font (Helvetica),color, and logo.


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Design Guidelines

Azusa Pacific University: Building entrance

Azusa Pacific University: Campus entry signage

Helvetica Black: Exterior signage seen fromoff campus (e.g., Munson Chapel).

Helvetica Bold: Exterior signage seen fromon campus (e.g., Marshburn Library).

Helvetica Regular: Directional signage oncampus.

Helvetica Oblique: Oblique (italic); usuallyreserved for athletics.

The existing Foothill Drive-in Theater marquee will bereconstructed and maintained in its current location.

6.9.2 Signage Locations

Institutional identity/entry signs: These signsshould be located adjacent to the publicstreets. Existing signs will be retained andaugmented by new signs to be constructedin support of the new campus facilities andoccupancy. In most existing cases these signsare white concrete monument signs thatdisplay the red APU logo with black raisedmetal lettering stating “Azusa PacificUniversity.” In several cases these signs areset within a small bed of river rock; in othercases they are augmented by landscape.

Campus Directories: Campus directoriesshall be located at key pedestrian entriesand/or decision points on campuspathways. Separa te student housingdirectories within the distinct student housingareas of both the East and West campuseswill help orient students and visitors whenentering those areas. Other importantlocations for campus directories would beat the key pathways leading from majorsurface parking and/or parking structures.Electronic kiosks may also be used ascampus directories and electronicinformation centers.

Pa thway Directional Signs: Pathwaydirectional signs indicate general directionsto major buildings and campus facilities.

Building Identification Signs: Buildingidentification signs will be located onbuilding walls. These signs are to besecondary communication devices in theoverall campus environment in visualbalance with building and landscapecolors and materials. The lettering will beback-lit Helvetica Black with letters 12inches to 36 inches high.

Specialty Signs: The University will installtwo electronic bulletin board type signs,one located on each campus. The signs willbe for university identity, to invite thecommunity to campus events and toannounce events of importance in the Cityof Azusa. The existing Foothill Drive-inmarquee sign will also be retained andbe used for University and Cityannouncements.

Azusa Pacific University: Campus entry signage


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