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COMMON DISPILAY-ENTRY-DIISPILAY WITHIN A <br />STRUCTURAL BAY MUST BE RETAINED <br />THOUGH TRANSOMS HAVE BEEN COVERED, <br />THEY REMAIN A STRONG ELEMENT IN THE <br />HORIZONTAL ORGANIZATION OF THE FACADE <br />MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE <br />PLACED WITHIN LINE OF SIGHT <br />w Commercial storefronts have, a basic <br />organization, both vertically and <br />horizontally, which does not depend <br />on the size of the buildings. 'Thiiis <br />organization exists whether the <br />building is one story or three or more <br />stories. <br />• There is a common vertical three-part <br />construction at the ground level: a <br />base or kick plate, a display window, <br />and a transom. <br />• Commercial storefronts also have a <br />common horizontal three-part <br />construction in each bay including <br />display -entry -display or display - <br />display -entry. Very transparent <br />storefronts invite shoppers to look in. <br />• These three-part divisions need to be <br />preserved. <br />• 'Transoms must not be covered over <br />or painted out., <br />® Display windows need to remain <br />transparent and not be altered in size, <br />• Kick plates need to be preserved and <br />maintained. Kick plates were <br />originally installed to raise the <br />storefront and reduce the chance of <br />damage. They are used the same <br />way today. <br />w Interior modifications must not impact <br />the storefront appearance. For <br />example, lowering the ceiling inside <br />will have an adverse effect on the <br />exterior appearance. <br />0 Aluminum that is anodized or that has <br />a natural finish is inappropriate and <br />must not be used in, new construction. <br />However, it is appropriate where <br />historically original. <br />10 Installation of low -E glass is <br />acceptable to address today's energy <br />concerns. Heavily tinted oir reflective <br />glass is prohibited. <br />Design Standards for the City of Paris, Texas 51 <br />