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Downtown Riverfront Specific Area Plan 3rA A- dd, Ave Sth AV* sin Arc tow w tq z is 1h h 2a 2b " a , src; A, n 3a 3b � r irh Are Wast of Viaduct 0 , EWEB Headquarters Central Blocks Steam Plant 8rh Are FIGURE 4 -14: SUB - AREAS SUB -AREA DESCRIPTIONS West of the Viaduct The EWEB property to the west of the viaduct is immediately adjacent to the historic Skinner Butte neighborhood and the vibrant retail destination of 5th Street Public Market and the 5th Avenue shops. The proposed scale of redevelopment responds to this surrounding residential character and makes strong connections to popular areas. Existing public streets (Mill and High Streets and 4th Avenue) provide access to some of these blocks. Design guidelines for this area are set to reinforce the strong residential and mixed -use character of the 5th Avenue and Skinner Butte neighborhoods, with frequent entries marked by awnings, porches, stoops and landscaping. All buildings are oriented to the public street. Standards are also set to reduce the impact of curb cuts and driveways and to support the pedestrian experience of the public realm with setbacks, build - to lines and facade articulation as necessary. as EWEB Headquarters The EWEB Headquarters provides an ideal location for office or institutional uses in a location that provides dramatic views of the Willamette River. These buildings frame a view of the river and provide a terminus to 4th Avenue at the EWEB fountain. Redevelopment recommendations for this area are consistent with the existing character and stated community goals. Height limits, build -to requirements and setbacks are established for this area to allow office development, to buffer parking uses, and to match the proposed architectural character along 5th Avenue and Riverfront Streets. The guidelines also recognize the site across from the existing EWEB Headquarters Building as a potential location for new office use, mixed -use, or wrapped parking that could serve the EWEB site and eliminate the need for the existing surface parking lots on 4th Avenue. 34 ■ Rowell Brokaw Architects