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A Complete Streets Vision 2012 Newcomb Smart Growth Hamlet Plan Building form should not have the appearance of a squat box or large mass. Porches decks and transitional/varying wall lines can break up massing and make a building appear less imposing Building materials should be natural (or appear natural) including clapboard, cedar shake, stone, etc. landscaping
Side and/or rear parking
Entrance and/or wayfinding signage This figure depicts a hypothetical commercial use along the NYS Route 28N corridor. It incorporated a variety of preferred site design
Attractive monument or post signage (made of natural materials) elements. It is intended to be used as a visual aid during future Town and Planning Board reviews or future zoning revisions.
Recommended Site Design Features
Roof design should consist of steeper
pitches, functional dormers (when proposed), and reflect local design characteristic. This example mirrors the roof design of Great Camp Santanoni facing lighting Enhanced road shoulder/travel lanes
Sidewalks &
Attractive downward pathways should be designed to improve pedestrian access