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<br />(5) Scale: Scale of proposed structures shall be compatible with the height and bulk <br /> <br />regulations of this Code. Buffers shall be employed where appropriate to ensure that <br /> <br />effective transitions between existing and new development or redevelopment are <br /> <br />achieved. New and/or redeveloped projects which are in conformity with this code <br /> <br />shall not be deemed to be incompatible with adjacent non-conforming development <br /> <br />within the MU-R district simply due to project scale differentials where appropriate <br /> <br />buffers are provided in accordance with this code. <br /> <br />(6) Circulation: Pedestrian and auto circulation shall be separated insofar as is practicable, <br /> <br />and all circulation systems shall adequately serve the needs of the development and be <br /> <br />compatible and functional with circulation systems outside the development. The <br /> <br />number and width of driveways and curb cuts along Collins Avenue shall be <br /> <br />minimized. <br /> <br />(7) Energy considerations: Site design methods to reduce energy consumption shall be <br /> <br />encouraged. Energy site conservation methods may include sitting of structures in <br /> <br />relation to prevailing breezes and sun angles and use of landscape materials for shade <br /> <br />and transpiration. <br /> <br />(8) Parking areas: Building wall extensions, planting, berms or other innovative methods <br /> <br />shall be used as a means of minimizing the adverse effect of the visual impact of <br /> <br />parking areas. The building walls of a parking garage located within the Collins <br /> <br />Avenue front setback area per Section 33-220, shall be completely screened by berms <br /> <br />and landscaping. This requirement may be in addition to the requirements of the <br /> <br />landscape regulations of the City. Building walls of parking structures shall be <br /> <br />designed so as to express the scale and rhythm of fa<;ade openings, fenestrations and <br /> <br />Page 9 of36 <br /> <br />02001- 2ndRdg MU-RDistrict <br />5/30/01 - 9:51 AM <br />