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building. The screening should not appear as an afterthought or <br />addition to the building. <br />• H. Openings: Doors & Windows <br />1. The rhythm, patterns, and ratio of solids (walls) and voids (windows and <br />doors) of new buildings should relate to the City's traditional <br />architecture and should be compatible with adjacent facades. The <br />majority of existing buildings in Charlottesville's historic districts have a <br />higher proportion of wall area than void area except at storefront level. <br />2. The size and proportion, or the ratio of width to height, of window and <br />door openings of new buildings' primary facades should be similar and <br />compatible with those on surrounding facades. The proportions of the <br />upper -floor windows of most of Charlottesville's historic buildings are <br />more vertical than horizontal. Glass storefronts would generally have <br />more horizontal proportions than upper -floor openings. <br />3. Traditionally designed openings generally are recessed on masonry <br />buildings and have a raised surround on frame buildings. New <br />construction should follow these methods as opposed to designing <br />openings that are flush with the rest of the wall. <br />• 4. Many entrances of Charlottesville's historic buildings have special <br />features such as transoms, sidelights, and decorative elements framing <br />the openings. Consideration should be given to incorporating such <br />elements in new construction. <br />5. Darkly tinted or mirrored glass is not an appropriate material for <br />windows in new buildings. <br />6. If small paned windows are used in a new construction project, they <br />should have true divided lights and not use clip -in, fake muntin bars. <br />I. Porches <br />Most of Charlottesville's historic houses have some type of porch. There is <br />much variety in the size, location, and type of porches and this variety relates <br />to the different residential architectural styles. Since this feature is such a <br />prominent part of the residential areas, strong consideration should be given <br />to including a porch or similar form in the design of any new building in <br />residential areas. <br />Design Reuiew Guidelines Page 7 of 14 <br />