Design Concepts | ENVISION FRANKLIN 115 SITE DESIGN Landscape New development should preserve natural open spaces at a minimum of 70 percent of the overall site designed around natural features such as hillsides and hilltops, riparian corridors, meadows, agricultural lands, scenic viewsheds, wooded areas, and tree rows; however, up to ten percent of the site could be integrated into the developed areas as described in the Amenities section below. Open space and natural features should be identified first so that the development co-mingles with the landscape. Open space should be provided in large tracts, connected across the site, and laid out in a manner so that adjacent development open space can become connected to form a contiguous protected network of green space. Greenways and trails should be provided in the open space areas. Historic site features such as cemeteries, barns, accessory structures and agriculturally related features should be preserved in their locations and context with careful site design around them to preserve the character of Franklin. Common design elements, such as fieldstone walls and wood plank fencing, should be preserved and used along major thoroughfares to reflect Franklin’s community identity. Amenities While large expanses of natural areas will contribute to the character of the development and provide passive recreation opportunities, open space amenities are also encouraged within the developable portion of the site. Up to ten percent of the site could be courtyards, squares and greens, plazas, pocket parks, and neighborhood amenities as defined by Chapter 11 of the Franklin Zoning Ordinance. Greenways should be provided throughout the natural areas and will be counted as part of the natural area minimum. Parking Parking should be to the side and rear of buildings or on-street. MOBILITY Vehicular Vehicular connections should be provided through adjacent developments, connect to the existing street network, and provide an interconnected sidewalk and street network in a grid or modified grid pattern. Streets and internal drives should be designed for slower speeds to allow for pedestrian safety. If there are existing street connections or stubouts adjacent to proposed developments, then those in the proposed developments should connect to the existing street network. If there are no existing street or stubout connections, then other locations should be identified in order to increase connectivity between developments. Bicycle and Pedestrian New development should provide sidewalks, multi-use paths, and trails throughout its open spaces. They should connect to other conservation areas, paths, adjacent uses, and streets. These bicycle, pedestrian, and multi-use path connections should be designed and provided per Connect Franklin and the Parks Master Plan. Transit Transit stops should be provided along existing or planned routes. VILLAGE GREEN
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