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3. Urban Design Guidelines ...................................................................................................................3.1
A. Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................3.2
B. Design Context ..............................................................................................................................................................3.2C. Urban Design Guidelines .........................................................................................................................................3.3
C.1 Building Placement ..............................................................................................................................................3.3
C.2 Building Orientation and Frontage Types .............................................................................................3.3
C.3 Building Mass ........................................................................................................................................................3.15
C.4 Building Design ....................................................................................................................................................3.15
C.5 Lighting ....................................................................................................................................................................3.17
C.6 Signs and Awnings/Canopies ......................................................................................................................3.18
C.7 Public Art ..............................................................................................................................................................3.21C.8 Streetscapes ........................................................................................................................................................3.22
4. Implementation Matrix ...................................................................................................................TBD
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Figure 3.5 Urban Residential Frontage ............................................................................................................3.12
Figure 3.6 9th Road Residential Frontage ......................................................................................................3.13
Figure 3.7 Service and Alley Frontage..............................................................................................................3.14Figure 3.8 Building Examples .................................................................................................................................3.16
Figure 3.9 Commercial Signs .................................................................................................................................3.19
Figure 3.10 Banners, Awnings, and Canopies ...............................................................................................3.20
Figure 3.11 Precedents: Public Art ......................................................................................................................3.21
Figure 3.12 Streetscape Images .............................................................................................................................3.22
Figure 3.13 Wayf inding and Interpretive Signs .............................................................................................3.26
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List of Tables
Table 2.1 Current & Potential Use Mix Under Sector Plan, May 2006 .....................................2.33Table 3.1 Sidewalk Design ....................................................................................................................................3.25
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1. INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
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E. ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
The Clarendon Sector Plan is a guiding document
for future development in Clarendon; however, this
plan is not a regulatory plan. The Zoning Ordinance
serves as the regulating document. The sectorplan is designed for and should be used by diverse
stakeholders. For the community, it provides a refined
vision for development, details numerous proposals
for the improvement of streets and public spaces and
clear direction regarding private development. For
developers, architects, and engineers, the sector plan
describes both quantitative and qualitative urban
design guidelines for development, incentives to help
achieve the vision, goals, and concept plan elements,and adopted policies with which individual projects
will be evaluated. For staff and public officials, this
document wil provide direction in the future for:
Amendments to the General Land Use Plan,
Master Transportation Plan, and Zoning
Ordinance to accomplish the plans goals and
recommendations;
Evaluation of and decision-making for the merits of
private development proposals;Investments in the continued improvement of
public streets and spaces;
Decisions regarding the future acquisition, use and
disposition of publicly-owned properties; and
Initiatives and programs to promote the efficient
use of parking resources, encourage walking,
bicycling and transit use as alternatives to driving,
and support the retention and growth of small,
local, and independent businesses.
The 2006 Clarendon Sector Plan is comprised of
macro and micro level of detail originating with the
Vision for Clarendon, to specific Policies set forth by
the County Board on key elements, to urban designguidelines that will provide additional guidance for
future redevelopment projects. The Vision, Concept
Plan Framework, and Policies are included in Chapter
2. Urban Design Guidelines describing details for
elements such as building mass and composition, a
series of building frontage types, and streetscapes
are outlined in Chapter 3. An implementation
matrix, in Chapter 4, lists strategies and/or actions
that should be taken in the future to implement thePolicies coupled with the lead responsible agency for
implementation, timing, and funding sources.
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2. THE CLARENDON PLAN
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After an ex tensive process to review the prior plans
and develop an updated sector plan, many of the
touchstones from the past are continued. Creating
an urban village in Clarendon with characteristics suchas medium density mixed-use development, tapering
up of building heights from surrounding residential
areas, and the preservation of older commercial
structures is st ill a desired concept for Clarendons
future. This new sector plan also sets forth additional
guidance to round out the urban village attributes
such as new information regarding the transportation
network, particularly improvements to the pedestrian
environment, and public open spaces.
Although this plan is rooted in earlier policies, it
is important to emphasize a new set of policies
adopted by the County Board for Clarendon
related to Density, Receiving Sites, Use Mix, Building
Preservation, Building Heights, Tapers, Step-Backs,
Open Spaces, and Transportation. The policies
together with urban design guidelines, are intended
to advance the Vision statement expressed by thecommunity.
A. VISIO N STATEME NT
The following vision statement generated through
the task force process serves as a guiding statement
for the sector plans goals, concept plan elements,
adopted policies, and urban design guidelines (seeopposite page). The statement paints a picture of
and defines Clarendons urban village as a place
where walking is the travel mode of choice; diversity
of use is nurtured; public spaces are beautiful, safe, and
accessible; surrounding neighborhoods are conserved;
and new and old buildings comfortably coexist and
reinforce Clarendons position as one of the regions
best places for living, working, playing, and visiting.
This vision statement complements and reinforces the
Countys Vision statement:
Arlington will be a world-class urban communitywith secure, at tractive residential and commercial
neighborhoods where people unite to form a caring,
learning, participating, sustainable community in
which each person is important.
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Clarendon Task Force Vision Statement
In Clarendons urban village, people of all income levels, ages and household make-ups can
walk to home, work, shop, and play. Clarendons superior physical environment also attracts
tourists, shoppers and other visitors, who are encouraged to leave their cars or arrive byMetro or bicycle. From the street level walkability and well-designed buildings to the character
and charm of its public art, community events and well-defined public open space, people
see Clarendon as a destination. Clarendons older buildings provide a sense of continuity and
honor the time when Clarendon was Arlingtons first downtown. The integrity of surrounding
low-density residential neighborhoods is protected and higher density development tapers
up from neighborhoods toward Clarendons core. Residents, visitors and workers can walk in
safety and comfort regardless of the time of day.
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ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN
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Note: The illustrative plans and concept sketches on this andthe following pages are designed to show desired building place-ments, street locations, streetspace allocations, intersectionconfigurations, crosswalk locations, open spaces, and potentialdesign character of buildings and public spaces consistent withsector plan recommendations. The exact location, scale anddesign character of public and private improvements may differfrom the illustrative plans and concept sketches.
An illustrative plan is a plan that portrays one example of
how to implement the sector plan. The illustrative plan is notintended as a de facto design project, but rather to propose onealternative method of development consistent with the urbandesign guidelines provided in this document and proposed
zoning requirements. The Illustrative Plan provides a senseof urban design, building type and mass, and the relationshipbetween buildings and open spaces that are described in thesector plan. Architectural compatibility and continuity, access,and connectivity are considered while creating this type of plan.Interpretations of the design guidelines should be fully exploredand developed with consensus through a public process toachieve a quality, pedestrian-friendly, energetic place surround-ing the Clarendon Metro station. Designers, builders, planningauthorities, and clients will inevitably shape the illustrative planthrough their decisions during the development review process..
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CENTRAL CLARENDON EXISTING CONDITIONS
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Central Park Improvements
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CONCEPT SKETCH: CENTRAL CLARENDON (LOOKING WEST TO CENTRAL PARK & THE WEST END)
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CONCEP T SKETCH : CENTRAL C LARENDON (LOOKIN G NORTHEAST TO N. HUDSON S T. FROM CENTRAL PARK)
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13TH STREET CORRIDOR EXISTING CONDITIONS
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13th Street Park Improvements
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WASHINGTON BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PLAN OVERVIEW
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WEST END EXISTING CONDITIONS
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10th Street Corridor (Figures 2.14-2.15). Several
properties in Clarendon are owned by the County
and used to support a variety of County services.
Along 10th Street North, Arlingtons Fire Station #4and the Department of Human Services Clubhouse
exist. These properties with aging facilities present
opportunities for the County to upgrade buildings
and create open space through redevelopment
activities. Preferences were expressed through the
planning process for the creation of new open spaces
that would serve the growing Clarendon population.
Although it is not certain at this time whether the
existing public facilities will remain in this location,the densities and heights outlined in the Policies for
other sites in Clarendon could accommodate the fire
station or the Clubhouse uses in order to facilitate a
new urban park in this area. A smaller open space
could be initiated as a firs t phase along the 10th Street
frontage. Expanding the space to a larger, rectangular-
shaped park would likely have to occur over time as
the adjacent Verizon switching facility may not vacate
from this location for a long time frame. It is expectedthat any potential density for the County properties
would be recaptured elsewhere in Clarendon in order
to create this proposed park. As redevelopment
projects are proposed, discussions with developers
would be held on the ability to relocate public facilities
and create a new urban park in this par t of Clarendon.
South of 10th Street, the Sullivan House shelter
has been a welcomed neighbor in the Lyon Park
community. This facility will likely require building
upgrades in the future although further analysis of thefacilities would be necessary.
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EAST END EXISTING CONDITIONS
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Preserved Buildings & Infill along Wilson
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CURRENT & POTENTIAL USE MIX UNDER SECTOR PLANMAY 2006
Table 2.1
Office Retail Residential Other Hotel Total
GFA % GFA % GFA Units % GFA % GFA Rooms % GFA
Existing Development 860,900 703,300 1,378,000 1,378 470,700 0 0 3,412,900
Existing Single Family Development 1,314,000 657
Under Construction 155,600 42,000 626,000 621 39,900 0 0 863,500
Total Existing or Under Construction 1,016,500 18% 745,300 13% 3,318,000 2,656 59% 510,600 9% 0 0 0% 5,590,400
Potential Buildout Under Plan 1,769,800 20% 919,400 10% 5,705,000 5,041 64% 387,600 4% 90,000 120 1% 8,871,800
Development Remaining 753,300 174,100 2,387,000 2,385 -123,000 90,000 120 3,281,400
Approved, not yet Under Construction 0 43,100 441,000 62,800 547,000
Notes:
1. Existing development is through 3/31/2006
2. Residential GFA is Units*1,000 sf for Multifamily Units and *2,000 sf for Single Family Units.
3. Single family homes include townhouses, duplexes, and detached single family residences.
4. Potential Buildout figure is based on Proposed Draft Clarendon Sector Plan as of May 2006.
Source: Arlington County CPHD, Planning Research and Analysis Team
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LYON PARKYON PARKN HEIGHTSHEIGHTS
Local Historic District
Joseph L. Fisher Post Office BuildingDan Kain Building
Former Clarendon Citizens Hall (Murky Coffee)
Building Frontage Preservation
Building Frontage or Facade Preservation
National Register Historic Districts
Ashton Heights, April 2003Lyon Park, November 2003Lyon Village, May 2002
Map 2.6
LYON VILLAGEYON VILLAGE
LYON PARKYON PARKASHTON HEIGHTSSHTON HEIGHTS
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FULL BUILDING PRESERVATIONFigure 2.16
Top: 2825 Wilson BoulevardBottom: 1411 North Garfield Street Bottom: 1101 North Highland Street
Top: 2901-15 Wilson BoulevardBottom: 3028 Wilson Boulevard
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Top: 3118 Washington Boulevard (Post Office)Bottom: 3100 Washington Boulevard (Dan KainBuilding)
Top: 3237 Wilson BoulevardBottom: 3211 Wilson Boulevard
Figure 2.16 continued
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BUILDING FRONTAGE P RESERVATION
Figure 2.17
Top: 2727-31 Wilson BoulevardBottom: 3141-57 Wilson Boulevard
1041 North Highland Street
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Top: 3169,-71,-85,-95 Wilson BoulevardBottom: 3201-17 Washington Boulevard
Figure 2.17 continued
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Top: 2711,-15,-19 Wilson BoulevardBottom: 2854 Wilson Boulevard
BUILDING FACADE PRES ERVATION
Figure 2.18
Top: 2830-36 Wilson BoulevardBottom: 3016-20 Wilson Boulevard
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3125,-31,-33,-77 Wilson Boulevard 3017-19 Wilson Boulevard
Figure 2.18 continued
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BUILDING FRONTAGE & FACADE PRES ERVATION E XAMPLES
Figure 2.19
Sympathetic additions adjacent to (top photo) andstepped back from (bottom photo) preserved historicbuildings and frontages.
Stepbacks are used to mitigate the differences inscale between new and existing development.
Bay windows, balconies, and facade compositionscomplement existing preserved frontages andfacades.
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NHUDSO
NST
HARTFO
RDST
IRVINGST
HERN
DONST
1
S
3
ST
ASHINGTONBLVD
AIRFA
DRI
ILSONBLVD
10TH ST
H I G H L A N D S T
11THST
NGARFI ELDST
N F I L L
O R E S T
WILSO
NBL D
CLAREN
DONB
LVD
IRWOODRD
STEP-BACKS
Designated Frontages for
Step-Backs when Building
Heights Exceed 60 Feet
- 20 Stepback at 3rd, 4th, or
5th floors
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NHUDSO
NST
NHARTFO
RDST
NIRVIN
GST
NHERN
DONST
13TH
ST
WASHINGTONBLVD
FAIRF
AXDRIV
E
WILS
ONBLVD
10TH ST
N H I G
H L A N D S T
11THST
NGARFI ELDST
N F I L L M O R E S T WIL
SONBLV
D
CLAREN
DONB
LVD
KIRKWOODRD
NHUDSON
ST
NHARTFO
RDST
NIRVIN
GST
NHERN
DONST
12TH
ST
13TH
ST
WASHINGTONBLVD
FAIRF
AXDRIVE
WILS
ONBLVD
10TH ST
N H I G
H L A N D S T
NGARFI ELDST
N F I L L M O R E S T
WILSON
BLVD
CLAREN
DONB
LVD
KIRKW
OODRD
9TH RD
STREETS
Alleys
Secondary Streets
Tertiary Streets
Main Streets
Map 2.10
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through the two blocks of property bordered by
1) 13th Street, Hudson Street, Ir ving Street and
Wilson Boulevard and 2) 13th Street, Irving Street,
Washington Boulevard and Wilson Boulevard.
a new east-west street (10th Road) is proposedbetween North Hudson Streets and Wilson
Boulevard north of 10th Street to provide mid-
block access to service frontages and parking
entries;
a new north-south street (N. Ivy Street) is
proposed between Wilson and Washington to
improve access to Fairfax Drive; and
a new segment of 9th Road North is proposed
between N. Highland and N. Garfield streets to
improve access with any future redevelopment.
The locations of the new streets shown in the figures
are approximate. Exact locations will be fixed as part
of detailed engineering studies and discussions with
property owners.
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HUDSO
NST
HARTFO
RDST
IRVINGST
NHERN
DONST
2TH
ST
13TH
ST
WASHINGTON BLVD
FAIRF
AXDRIV
E
WILS
ONBLVD
10TH ST
N H I G H L A N D S T
11THST
NGARF IE L DST
N F I L L M O R E S T
WILSO
NBLVD
CLAREN
DONB
LVD
I
WOODD
STREET SECTION KEY
Wilson Blvd West of Washington Blvd
Map 2.11
0 400200
Main StreetsMain Streets
SecondarySecondaryStreetsStreets
TertiaryTertiaryStreetsStreets
13
3
11
8
7
4
2
5
9
121
6
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Wilson Blvd at Central Park
Wilson Blvd Between Edgewood & Fillmore
Clarendon Blvd at Central Park
Clarendon Blvd Between Highland & Garfield
Washington Blvd Between 13th & Wilson
Washington Blvd Between Irving & Hudson
Washington Blvd East of Highland
10th Street at Irving
Kirkwood Rd Between Fairfax & Washington
13th Street Between Irving & Hudson
Irving St South of Washington Blvd
12th St Between Hudson & Irving
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8' 11' 10'1'
10' 11' 8'
59'
91'
16'
10' 6'
16'
6' 10'
Walkway Tree Pit ParkingLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
ParkingLane
Tree Pit Walkway
Center Stripe
West East
Build-to
Line
Build-to
Line
Proposed
Existing
5' 40'
52'
7'
MAIN STRE ET SECTIO N: WILSON BLVD WEST OF WASHING TON BLVD LOOKIN G EAST
Figure 2.20
Notes: Sidewalk width could vary to accommodate older buildings designated for preservation.
Parking lane includes 1.5 curb and gutter.
1
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6' 5' 11' 10' 8'
43'
63'
TBD
6' TBD
20'
6' 6'8'
CafeSpace
Walkway Tree Pit ParkingLane
BikeLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
ParkingLane
Tree Pit Central Park
Build-
toL
ine
North
18'
60'
42' Varies
Proposed
Existing
MAIN STRE ET SECTION : WILSON BLVD AT CENTRAL PARK LOOKING EAST
Figure 2.21
2
Note: Parking lane includes 1.5 curb and gutter.
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8'
43'
65'
12'-14'
8'-10' 4'
10'
4' 6'6' 5' 11' 10'
Walkway TreePit
ParkingLane
BikeLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
ParkingLane
TreePit
Walk-way
North South
Build-
to
Lin
e
Build-
to
Line
Proposed
Existing
NTB
10'43'
65'
12'
MAIN STREET SECTION: WILSON BLVD BETWEEN NORTH EDGEWOOD & NORTH FILLMORE STREETS LOOKING EAST
Figure 2.22
Notes: Sidewalk width could vary to accommodate older buildings designated for preservation.Parking lane includes 1.5 curb and gutter.
3
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8' 10' 11' 6' 8'
43'
79'
20'
6' 8' 6'
16'
6' 10'
CafeSpace
Walkway Tree Pit ParkingLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
BikeLane
ParkingLane
Tree Pit Walkway SouthNorth
Build-
to
Lin
e
Build-
to
Line
Proposed
Existing
15'
86'
46' 25'
MAIN STREET SECTION: CLARENDON BLVD BETWEEN NORTH HIGHLAND & NORTH GARFIELD STREETS LOOKING EAST
Figure 2.24
5
Note: Parking lane includes 1.5 curb and gutter.
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12' 10'
1'
10' 12'
45'
77'
16'
10' 6'
16'
6'10'
Walkway Tree Pit TravelLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
Tree Pit Walkway
Center Stripe
SouthNorth
Build-
toL
ine
Proposed
Existing
Build-
toL
ine
Varies 35'
55'
5'
MAIN STREET S ECTION: WASHINGTON BLVD BETWEEN 13TH STREET & WILSON BOULEVARD LOOKING EAST
Figure 2.25
Notes: Curb-side travel lanes serve as parking lanes in off-peak hours.Parking lane includes 1.5 curb and gutter.
6
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10' 6'
16'8' 11' 10'
1'
10' 11' 8'
6' 8' 6'
20'
59'
95'
Walkway Tree Pit ParkingLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
ParkingLane
Center Stripe
Tree Pit Walkway CafeSpace
North South
OlmstedBuilding
Build-
to
Line
Build-
to
Line
15'
92'
72' 5'
Existing
Proposed
MAIN STREE T SECTION: WASHINGTON BLVD BETWEEN NORTH IRVING & NORTH HUDSON STRE ETS LOOKING EAST
Figure 2.26
7
Note: Parking lane includes 1.5 curb and gutter.
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8' 11' 10' 10' 10' 11' 8'
68'
100'
16'
10' 6'
16'
6' 10'
Walkway Tree Pit ParkingLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
ParkingLane
Tree Pit WalkwayMedian orTurn Lane/Shy Lanes
North South
Build-
toL
ine
Build-
toL
ine
Proposed
Existing
14' 31' 10' 31' 16'
102'
MAIN STREET SECTI ON: WASHINGTON BLVD EAST OF NORTH HIGHLAND STREET
Figure 2.27
8
Note: Parking lane includes 1.5 curb and gutter.
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8' 11' 10' 10' 10' 11' 8'
68'
98'
16'
10' 6'
14'
6' 8'
Walkway Tree Pit Parking
Lane
Travel
Lane
Travel
Lane
Median/
Shy Lanes
Travel
Lane
Travel
Lane
Parking
Lane
Tree Pit WalkwayNorth South
Build-
to
Line
Silver DinerBlock
Build-
to
Line
Proposed
Existing
16' 64'
96'
16'
MAIN STREET SECTI ON: 10TH STREET AT NORTH IRVINGY STREE T LOOKING
EASTFigure 2.28
9
Note: Parking lane includes 2 curb and gutter per VDOT Road Requirements.
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64'-6"
38'-6"
8'6'
14'5'-6"10'10'5'
4'67'
11'68'
Walkway TreePit
ParkingLane
BikeLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
BikeLane
Tree Pit Walkway EastWest
Build-
toLine
Build-
to
Line
11'-6 50'
66'-6
5'
Existing
Proposed
MAIN STRE ET SECTION : NORTH KIRKWOOD ROAD BETWEEN FAIRFAX DRIVE & WASHINGTON BLVD LOOKING NO RTH
Figure 2.29
10
Note: Parking lane includes 1.5 curb and gutter.
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Varies8' 10' 10' 8'
66'
36'
12'
6' 6'
13' 6'
7'6'
Varies
Walkway Tree Pit ParkingLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
ParkingLane
Tree Pit Walkway Stoop
NewGreenSpace
SouthNorth
Proposed
Existing
Build-
to
Lin
e
Build-
to
Lin
e
20'44'
74'
10'
SECONDARY STREET SECTI ON: 13TH STREE T BETWEEN NORTH IRVING & NORTH HUDSON STREE TS LOOKING EAST
Figure 2.30
Notes: Stoops should be located on private property.Parking lane includes 1.5 curb and gutter.
11
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8' 10' 10' 8'
36'
64'
14'
8'6'
14'
8' 6'
Walkway Tree Pit ParkingLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
ParkingLane
Tree Pit Walkway SouthNorth
Build-
toLi
ne
Build-
to
Li
ne
Existing
Proposed
11' 36'
64'
17'
TYPIC AL SECONDARY STREET SECTI ON: IRVING STREET SOUTH OF WASHINGTON BLVD LOOKING NORTH (EXAMPLE)
Figure 2.31
Notes: This section also applies to North Hudson, North Garf ield, North Herndon, North Hartford and North Irving (north of Wilson Boulevard) Streets.Parking lane includes 1.5 curb gutter.
12
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TYPICAL TERTIARY STREET SECTION 12TH STREET BETWEEN HUDSON & IRVING STREETS LOOKING EAST (EXAMPLE)13
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29'-6"
53'-6"
12'
6' 6'
12'
6' 6'
Walkway Tree Pit ParkingLane
TravelLane
TravelLane
Tree Pit Walkway SouthNorth
Build-
toL
ine
Build-
toL
ine
TYPICAL TERTIARY STREET SECTION: 12TH STREET BETWEEN HUDSON & IRVING STREETS LOOKING EAST (EXAMPLE)
Figure 2.32
Notes: 12th Street is a newly created street; therefore, no existing street section appears.This section also applies to other new tertiary streets (N. Iv y St., 10th Road N.).Parking lane includes 1.5 curb and gutter.
13
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N
INTERSECTIONS
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NHUDSO
NST
NHARTFO
RDST
NIRVIN
GST
NHERN
DONST
13TH
ST
WASHINGTON BLVD
FAIRF
AXDRIV
E
WILS
ONBLVD
10TH ST
N H
I G H L A N D S T
11THST
NGARFI ELDST
NF I L L M O R E S T WIL
SONBLV
D
CLAREN
DONB
LVD
KIRKW
OODRD
N H
I G H L A
D S T
INTERSECTIONS
Key Intersection Improvements
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HUDSO
NST
AR
S
NIRVIN
GST
NHERN
DO
NST
12TH
ST
3TH
ST
WASHINGTON BLVD
S
11THST
NGARFIE L DST
N F I L L
O R E S T
Existing Bike Lanes
Map 2.13
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Existing Bike Routes
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During the morning peak (about 8:00 to 8:30 am)
capacity on the eastbound Orange Line trains is
often completely used by the time the trains reach
Clarendon station allowing little opportunity for
boarding additional passengers. WMATA is currently
working on a program to address the Orange Linescapacity problems. These programs include adding
new rail cars to the Orange Line to enable the system
to run more eight-car trains. In addition, some re-
routing of Blue Line trains would occur to create
additional capacity for trains between Vienna and
Rosslyn, thereby creating more frequent service (and
greater capacity) for the Orange Line. In the long-
term, other measures are planned to fur ther expand
the lines capacity. Implementation of the long-termimprovements is dependent upon WMATA securing
significant amounts of new revenue.
Arlington County is developing a new transit service
plan which will help to determine in what manner
and where additional surface transit will be added in
Arlington over the next two decades. Based upon the
findings of that planning effort , new bus stops may be
established and existing service may be modified.
Specific recommendations for improvements to the
transit service in Clarendon follow (See Map 2.14):
Construct bus stop nubs, with waiting areas and
information displays, at all the primary ART and
Metro bus stops in Clarendon including Clarendon
Blvd. at Highland Street, Clarendon Blvd. atEdgewood Street, Wilson Blvd. at Fillmore Street,
Wilson Blvd. at Garfield Street, and Wilson Blvd. at
Highland Street;
Install the Countys Rosslyn-Ballston corridor
standard design bus shelter at bus s tops where
space permits including Clarendon Blvd at Highland
Street, Clarendon Blvd. at Edgewood Street,
Wilson Blvd at Garf ield Street, and Wilson Blvd. at
Highland Street;
Improve access to the Metrorail station with
enhanced crosswalks, new ADA-accessible curb
ramps, and a designated kiss-and-ride zone;
Seek to reopen the existing below-grade, direct
connection of the building to the Metrorail station
should a change in tenancy of the Olmsted Buildingoccur, and
Construct a second elevator for the Metrorail
Station.
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N F I L
A M
A
TRANSIT BUS STOPS
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NST
NHARTFO
RDST
NIRVIN
GST
NHERN
DONST
12TH
ST
3TH
ST
WASHINGTONBLVD
FAIRF
AXDIVE
WILS
ONBLVD
10TH ST
N H I G H L A N D S T
11THST
NGARFIE L DST
LL
O R E S T
WILSO
NBLVD
CLAREN
DONB
LVD
I
OODRD
M
A
A MA M
M
M
M
M
A M
M
A
A
A
M
A M
MA
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M Metro 38B & 24MP
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preservation in Chapter 2 may seek relief from
meeting the parking requirements described in
the Zoning Ordinance. The relief measures may
include the following options:
The parking requirement may be reduced by
an area equal to the gross floor area of thebuilding being preserved for as many levels
deep as the garage is constructed (existing
relief included in the C-3 and C-R districts);
The parking requirement may be reduced for
full building or partial preservation as follows: 1)
if there is no existing parking for the associated
preserved building, no new parking would be
required; 2) if parking exists associated with
the preserved structure, then the amountof required parking that would have to be
replaced would be the lesser of either a)
the amount of existing parking spaces or b)
the amount of parking spaces that would be
required for the proposed use; or
The parking requirement may be reduced by
the amount of parking that would be required
for the amount of building square footage
preserved and that areas proposed use.
3. URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES
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N F I L L M O R E S T
WILSO
BLD
BUILD-TO LINES
Map 3.1
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HUD
SONST
NHARTFO
RDST
IRVINGST
NHERN
DONST
12TH
S
13
S
ASHINGTONBLVD
AIRAX
DRI
ILSO
BLVD
10TH ST
N H
I G H L A N D
S T
11TH ST
NGAR FI LDST
CLARE
DONB
LVD
IRKW
OODRD
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NGARFI
N F I L L M O R E S T WIL
SONB
LVDFRONTAGE TYPE S
Map 3.2
Main Street
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NHU
DSONST
NHARTFO
RDST
NIRVIN
GST
NHERN
DONST
13TH
ST
WASHINGTON BLVD
FAIRF
AXDRIV
E
WILS
ON
BLVD
10TH ST
N H
I G H L A N D
S T
11THST
IELDST
CLAREN
DONB
LVD
KIRKWOOD
RD
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Main Street
Side Street A
Side Street B
Urban Residential/9th Road Residential
Service and Alley
Live/Work-Work/Live
9th Road Residential
URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES
Frontage TypeMaximum Distance Between
Functioning EntriesFaade Transparency
First FloorElevation
Permitted ProjectionsMinimum ClearCeiling Height
MAIN STREET 50 Linear Feet Min. 75% between 2 &10 height above sidewalk
surface
Match sidewalk grade ShopfrontsBlade SignsAwningsCanopies
15 for retail space
12 interior
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Main Street Frontage Locations
and Principles
The Main Street type is assigned to the frontages of
Wilson, Washington, and Clarendon Boulevards as
well as some frontages along Fairfax Drive, North
Garfield, North Fillmore and North Highland
Streets; this type is focused along the main east-
west arterial streets and the immediate connectors.
The Main Street frontage type supports the cre-
ation of a comfortable, safe and interesting pe-
destrian environment. Entries to individual tenant
spaces should be spaced no greater than 50 apart,
with 75% transparency for storefronts 2 to 10
above sidewalk grade, and minimum structural clear
Figure 3.1
Interesting designs, sturdy materials, careful detailing, andample transparency are encouraged along ClarendonsMain Street frontages.
2'
10'
15'
ceiling heights of 15. To ensure accessibilit y, the
first floor entries should match the grade of ad-
jacent sidewalks. Blade signs, awnings, canopies,
outdoor displays, and shop fronts are all accept-
able projections into the Shy Zone or over the
sidewalk where a 10 clearance from the sidewalk
level is provided. These projecting elements add
variety and visual interests to the street while
providing tenants opportunities to exhibit their
individuality, advertise their location, and display
goods, services, and special offerings to passersby.
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Storefronts wrapping corners help open views to andfrom the sidewalk, add eyes on the street., and drawshoppers to uses on side streets.
Recessed doorways (top photo), well proportionedawnings (bottom photo), and restrained signagecontribute to an at tractive public environment.
Figure 3.1 Continued
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Fi 3 3
Frontage TypeMaximum Distance Between
Functioning EntriesFaade Transparency
First FloorElevation
Permitted ProjectionsMinimum ClearCeiling Height
SIDE STREET A 80 Linear Feet Min. 65% between 2 &10 height above sidewalk
surface
Match sidewalk grade ShopfrontsBlade SignsAwningsCanopies
15 for retail space
12 interior
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Side Street A Locations and Principles
Side Street A frontages are assigned to North
Highland Street between Washington and Clarendon
Boulevards and to segments of North Irving, North
Hudson, and North Herndon, north of Wilson
Boulevard. This type is similar to the 10th Street
Live/Work-Work/Live frontages except for entry
spacing which is more dispersed. Side Street A front-
ages may have up to 80 between entries to individual
tenant spaces.
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Frontage TypeMaximum Distance Between
Functioning EntriesFaade Transparency
First FloorElevation
Permitted ProjectionsMinimum ClearCeiling Height
SIDE STREET B 80 Linear Feet Min. 60% between 2 &10 height above sidewalk
surface
Match sidewalk grade Blade SignsAwningsCanopies
15 for retail space
12 interior
Figure 3 4
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Side streets maintain reasonable levels of transparency and spacing between entries, but less than is required for Main Streetand Live/Work-Work/Live frontages.
Side Street B Locations and Principles
For areas less likely to support the high levels of
retail and pedestrian activity anticipated and desired
along the Main Street, Live/Work-Work/Live, and
Side Street A frontages, a Side Street B type is
recommended. Therefore, this frontage type may
have more flexibility for transparency and distance
between entries. The Side Street B frontages could
accommodate a range of ground-floor uses, from
residential to retail, personal and professional ser-
vices, studio space, cafes and galleries.
Though less activity is anticipated on along Side Street A &B frontages, the guidelines promote reasonable high levels oftransparency and a rhythm of storefronts and building entries.
Figure 3.4
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Frontage TypeMaximum Distance Between
Functioning EntriesFaade Transparency
First FloorElevation
Permitted ProjectionsMinimum ClearCeiling Height
9th ROAD RESIDENTIAL Ground floor units should have di-rect access (doors) to the sidewalk
Min. 50% 18-36 above sidewalk grade; may be taller forenglish basement unit
Bay WindowsStoopsBalcony
108.5 interior
Figure 3.6
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9th Road Residential Locations and
Principles
A residential frontage type is designated for 9th Road
between North Garf ield Street and North IrvingStreet in the Lyon Park neighborhood where limited
infill redevelopment could occur. This area is planned
for residential uses in the form of small-scale garden
apartments and townhouses. English-basement style
units may be achieved in this area, although depress-
ing the level more than 50% of its height should be
avoided. If this condition is utilized, a continuous
depression or window well condition should be
avoided. Generally, window wells for additional airand light into the lowest level should be no more
than 6 feet in width and each should be separated
by a landscaped area. In this area, the urban form
should reflect the following guidelines:
buildings with a landscaped setback consistent
with zoning requirements for RA-8-18 district;
buildings oriented to streets with multiple build-
ing entrances on the ground floor;
buildings heights of 40 feet maximum consistent
with zoning requirements for RA8-18 district ;
architectural styles and materials that are com-
patible to surrounding neighborhood;
streetscapes improved to include a 6-feet-wide
clear walkway located behind a continuous land-
scape strip (min. of 4 wide) adjacent to the curb;
parking located underground where possible; if
necessary, surface parking should be located in sideor rear yards;
parking areas facing streets are strongly discour-
aged, including front-loaded garages;
to the extent possible, curb cuts should be mini-
mized and additional driveways to parking and
service should be shared to avoid and/or reduce
conflicts with pedestrian circulation, and
use of the existing alley (between Highland and
Irving Streets) is desired to service this block andmay require widening to serve this purpose.
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Figure 3 7
Frontage TypeMaximum Distance Between
Functioning EntriesFaade Transparency
First FloorElevation
Permitted ProjectionsMinimum ClearCeiling Height
SERVICE/ALLEY n/a None; however, allmechanical equipment and
service/loading facilities mustbe screened
n/a n/a n/a
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Figure 3.7
Along Service Street frontages, quality materials, carefuldetailing are encouraged.
Service & Alley Locations and Principles
The Service & Alley frontage type permits the
parking garage entries, service access to businesses,
and access to interior loading docks. This type isspecified for tertiary streets and alleys expected
to carry the lowest volumes of pedestrian traffic.
Although these frontages will provide space for the
service functions, blank walls without any fenestra-
tion or detailing should be avoided. Alleys may
have service and loading; however, these areas may
not necessarily have sidewalks or other streetscape
improvement (or on one frontage only).
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BUILDING EXAMPLES
Figure 3.8
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Through changes in material, design details andtreatments, and projecting moldings, building basesprovide definition to public streets and spaces.
Building topsdefined through changes in material, useof projecting cornice lines, eaves and parapet wallscontribute to the visual interest of the Clarendon skyline.
For upper stories, high levels of transparency, use ofbay windows and balconies, and articulation of verticalmassing and details are encouraged.
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C.6 Signs and Awnings/Canopies Signage on awnings is permitted for business iden-tifi ti
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Creative, innovative designs for commercial tenant
signs are encouraged to highlight Clarendons diverse
and eclectic character.
Signs should be of a permanent type, neatly de-
signed, well constructed, properly weatherproofed,
and incorporate original designs.
Signage should be compatible or complementary
with the buildings materials and character in color,
style and material; tenants should exercise their
creativity when creating signs to add to the unique
character of the station area. This is particularly
important on preserved buildings and/or facades ofhistoric buildings incorporated into new structures .
Typefaces, characters, and graphics for signage
at the street level should be scaled for viewing
by pedestrians and motorists traveling through
Clarendon.
Signs illuminated by downward directed, wall
mounted lights with fully-shielded lamps are en-
couraged.
Projecting light fixtures used for externally illumi-nating signs should not obscure the graphics of the
sign.
Signs should be located within the freize (the
portion of the faade just above the ground floor
storefront and just below the second floor win-
dows or building cornice on one-s tory buildings).
tification.
Protection from the elements at the sidewalk level
by means of awnings and canopies is encouraged
where adequate space along the streetscape is
provided.Awnings, canopies, and marquees should stretch
out over pedestrian walkways on streets desig-
nated for retail frontages.
Canvas and/or weather-coated fabric awnings and
glass canopies are preferred.
Individual awnings with original graphics should be
used to create a cohesive composition of color
along the streetscape; each awning should be
distinct from its neighbor and continuous awningsover several stores are discouraged.
Elements to avoid:
Signs mounted above the first floor;
Excessively large signs or those with bright col-
ors or over-scaled letters;
Signs part ially or completely covering display
windows;
Plastic box signs with internal lighting;
Temporary plastic or paper signs attached todisplay windows or door surfaces;
Product advert ising on awnings or canopies;
Aluminum awnings;
Back-lighting of awnings; and,
Lighting faades and interiors with industrial type
lighting such as mercury vapor or low-pressure
sodium (yellow).
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COMMERCIAL SIGNS
Figure 3.9
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Visually interesting, and properly scaled blade signsannounce the presence of individual tenants topedestrians.
Signs with unique designs, colors, and shapes contributeto the overall character of an urban district.
Care in the design, fabrication, mounting, and lightingof signs often reflects the quality of goods and servicesbeing offered.
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BANNERS, AWNINGS, & CANOPIES
Figure 3.10
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Banners and flags contribute visual interest, color, andmovement but must be replaced when faded or torn.
Store entries (top photos) and building lobbies (bottomphoto) may be announced by projecting canopies,modest signage, and lighting.
Simple awnings provide shade, space for signage, anddefinition to streetscapes
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PRECEDENTS: PUBLIC ARTFigure 3.11
C.7 Public Art
High quality public artwith urban design, architec-
ture landscape architecture and historic preserva
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Clarendons streets and public spaces offer numerousopportunities for the integration and display of public art.
ture, landscape architecture, and historic preserva-
tionis one of several important tools that can
enhance Clarendons cherished character. In accord
with the Public Art Master Plan, public art should
be selectively incorporated into streetscapes, publicand private buildings, parks, transit and infras truc-
ture. Public art proposals are coordinated through
the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural
Resources.
The Public Art Master Plans Short-Term list of proj-
ects identifies the redesign of Clarendons Central
Park as the major public art opportunity in the sector.
In addition, Public art is recommended for highlyvisible Civic Squares and for Public Interface Projects
where civic projects link the County government and
residents. Public space proposals such as the West
End Plaza, a public market pavilion (concept and loca-
tion to be determined through a future study), and
possible future public facilities in Clarendon like the
Clarendon Fire House could incorporate public art
successfully. As features along Clarendons primary
east-west routes, public art at these sites wouldenhance the streetscape and Clarendons public space
system.
Private sector participation in the Countys public art
program adds a layer of richness to the Countys pub-
lic realm. Financial contributions to the Countys Pub-
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Crosswalks. A good pedestrian circulation system
continues through each street to the next block with a
clearly defined and visible pedestrian walkway. In the
R-B Corridor, crosswalks should be marked with white
Bus Stops & Shelters. See Transportation and Park-
ing section in Chapter 2.
Wayfinding & Interpretive Signs. Basic pedestrian
WAYFINDING & INTERPRETIVE SIGNSFigure 3.13
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reflective material in a ladder pattern or by a pair of
parallel lines. The crosswalk width should be either 10-,
12-, or 15-feet wide depending upon the pedestr ian
volume, traffic speed, and visibility constraints . In mostinstances, two curb ramps should be placed on each
corner with each leading directly into the crosswalk.
The path itself should be oriented to be as short as
possible, while also directing pedestrians towards the
intended corner.
Street Trees. Preferred street tree types are identi-
fied for each street in Clarendon. (To be determined)
While it is important to retain continuity along thestreetscapes with similar tree species it is also important
to provide species diversity to sustain healthy trees and
a tree canopy in Clarendon. Where recent redevelop-
ment projects have initiated a street tree selection on
a particular street segment, the same species should
generally be used for continuity. Where redevelop-
ment has not yet occurred, new tree species could be
introduced to provide variation in the tree form, color-
ing, and shade levels. See Table 3.1 below for specificstreet tree recommendations.
and vehicular wayfinding signs were installed in and
around Clarendon as part of the R-B Corridor-wide
program implemented by Arlington County. As the
Countys wayfinding program changes and expands, theneed for new and or supplemental wayfinding signage
will be examined. The County is developing guidelines
for the use of supplemental parking signage outside
of the current wayfinding system. As the guidelines
progress and funding becomes available, supplemental
parking signage may be implemented.
Integrated wayfinding and interpretation systems helpguide visitors to destinations and reveal interesting storiesabout a place and its people.
4. IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX
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