1. April 30, 2012
Depot Square
Unified Downtown Development Project
Special Permit Applica on

2. Depot Square
Unified Downtown Development Project
2 April 30, 2012
Beginning in mid 2010, Renaissance Downtowns at
Bristol LLC, the City of Bristol, the Bristol Downtown
Development Corpora on, and the Bristol
Community, including the 2000+ Bristol Rising
Members, collaborated in a comprehensive planning
process resul ng in the submission and approval of a
Concept Plan for the development and revitaliza on
of downtown.
Since the October 11, 2011 Concept Plan approval,
Renaissance has con nued to work with the
community, as well as City sta , to move the vision
of a revitalized Bristol forward. As an ini al step,
Renaissance worked with the Planning Department
and land use commissions to dra zoning
amendments to the Downtown Business Zones
(BD1/BD2) regula ons in an e ort to make minor
refinements that will allow for the implementa on
of the shared vision conceived. Among the
amendments made to the zoning regula ons was
the crea on of a special permit tled, “the Unified
Downtown Development Project.” This special
permit builds upon the large site provision that
previously existed in the regula ons and allows for
certain zoning modifica ons and the implementa on
of well conceived large scale, development projects.
As a result Renaissance has prepared the necessary documents for submission to the Zoning Commission for
a special use permit, to allow a Unified Downtown Development Project on the Depot Square site.
The mixed use project being proposed includes retail, residen al, o ce, hospitality, and related parking
infrastructure, all exis ng within the scope of the project, along with major public spaces which serve as civic
gathering places. It is the goal of Renaissance that, through providing an appropriate mix of land uses and
site elements that promote vibrancy and ac vity, Depot Square will serve as the catalyst for the overall
revitaliza on of downtown Bristol.
Sincerely ,
Ryan Porter, Vice President of Planning and Development Renaissance Downtowns LLC.
Downtown Study Boundary
Depot Square Boundary
Figure 1 Key map loca ng site in downtown context
Figure 2 Birds eye photograph of site

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The index below indicates the pages that provide for the requirements of a Unified Downtown
Development Project Special Permit applica on, as outlined in the City of Bristol Zoning Regula ons,
Sec on VI. C. 9. Each sec on outlines a specific submission requirement and for enhanced visual
clarity purposes several sec ons have a corresponding 11x17 large format map, if indicated as having
an Appendix.
Applica on Sec on Page Appendix
Exis ng Condi ons Survey 4 C
Conceptual Site Plan 6 A
Land Uses 8 N/A
Ground Floor Uses 8 N/A
Building Heights and Typologies 10 N/A
Streets Plan 12 N/A
Public Space Plan 13 N/A
Parking Layout 14 N/A
Phasing Plan 16 N/A
Architectural Character 20 B
Requested Modifica ons 22 N/A

4. Depot Square
Unified Downtown Development Project
4 April 30, 2012
Exis ng Condi ons
The below images display the Exis ng Condi ons of the Depot Square Site including a site aerial
photograph and a variety of eye level photographs.
(1) Site view from Main St. looking west
(2) Site view from Center St. looking south/east
(3) Site view from Riverside Ave. looking north/east
(4) View of site frontage on Main St.
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainStreet
MainStreet
Figure 3 Aerial photograph of the proposed site
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Figure 4. Exis ng condi ons survey
This survey documents a total area of 16.91 acres which sa sfies the 12 acre requirement of Sec on VI. C. 9. a.
Maps 26 and 30 Parcel C owned by the City of Bristol totaling 16.6 acres
Maps 26 and 30 Parcel C A owned by McDonalds Corpora on totaling .31 acres
For Full survey see accompanying Appendix C

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Unified Downtown Development Project
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Conceptual Site Plan
Proposed Buildings
Structured Parking
Plazas and Courts
Public Space
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainStreet
MainStreet
Figure 5 Conceptual Site Plan
DepotStreet
Laurel Street

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Conceptual Site Plan for Depot Square
The Conceptual Site Plan for Depot Square (see Figure 5) is the result of a collabora ve planning e ort
between the City of Bristol, Bristol Residents (Bristol Rising) and Stakeholders and the Renaissance
Downtowns team. The plan includes a total of 22 buildings containing a mix of uses to be built in phases
described later in this submission. The Depot Square Plan has been conceived with the intent of crea ng a
pedestrian friendly downtown that provides the opportunity for a live, work, shop and play environment. The
design principals used in the site plan layout will return Downtown Bristol to its proud past as a bustling city
center that can be enjoyed by both residents and visitors alike. Buildings are posi oned along the sidewalks,
crea ng a street wall that provides for vibrancy and walkability throughout the development. Outlined below
is the total program breakdown of planned uses on the Depot Square site. The Conceptual Site Plan’s
residen al components support and compliment the planned retail and commercial aspects of the plan.
When a mix of uses are developed simultaneously, the economic feasibility of each individual use is highly
enhanced. Another integral component for a vibrant downtown which is included in the Conceptual Site Plan
are public spaces such as the Depot Square Piazza, the community supported public amenity as indicated by
the 2000+ Bristol Rising community.
Examples of typical commercial street wall condi ons
* Program numbers are rounded for display purposes

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Unified Downtown Development Project
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Land Uses Ground Floor Uses
Residen al
Retail Retail
Residen al
Civic
O ce
Hotel
Civic
O ce
Hotel
Mixed Use (Residen al/Retail)
Structured Parking
Structured Parking
Figure 6 Land Use Diagram Figure 7 Ground floor use diagram
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainStreet
MainStreet
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainStreet
MainStreet
DepotStreet
DepotStreet
Laurel Street
Laurel Street

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Land Use and Ground Floor Uses
As illustrated in the land use diagram (see Figure 6), the majority of the planned environment on the Depot
Square site is made up of mixed use buildings. This method of layering appropriate complementary uses is
essen al in crea ng a walkable downtown which promotes vibrancy. Of the 22 buildings in the plan, 8
buildings are mixed use (residen al & retail), 7 buildings are residen al, 1 building is retail only, 1 is an o ce
building, 1 is a bou que hotel, 2 parking structures, 1 transit facility (civic), and 1 small accessory building.
Posi oning mixed use buildings along the edges of the site provides for constant ac vity on North Main St.,
Main St., and Riverside Ave. (see Figure 7) These structures are then supported by open space elements that
will serve as host to street level interac ons and ac vity.
One of the most vital components to any successful downtown is street vibrancy, which can be achieved
through crea ng the proper concentra ons of street level uses within the new buildings. A variety of ground
floor establishments will further enhance street vibrancy by crea ng dis nct urban nodes, each with their
own character and appeal. The ground floor uses diagram (see Figure 7) shows how the planned street level
area will be divided among the proposed uses. These uses include retail space, commercial o ces,
residen al units, and hospitality services, which are all supported by several areas of surface and eventually
structured parking as phases are implemented. Retail, commercial, o ce, and hospitality uses line the
perimeter of the site and planned Piazza to encourage a lively environment along those nodes of the
development. The interior of the site along the proposed new Depot St., is more focused on a dis nct series
of residen al addresses that interact with smaller neighborhood commercial and transit uses.
At the corner of Riverside Ave. and the planned new Depot Street, lies a 125 key Bou que Hotel. This hotel
with frontage along Riverside Ave., Depot Street and the planned Piazza, will act as a key driver of ac vity
throughout Downtown Bristol. An addi onal anchor to the mix of uses in the planned Depot Square Unified
Downtown Development Project, is a 113,000 square foot o ce building. Located at the corner of Riverside
Ave. and North Main St., the Depot Square o ce building will service as a center for businesses that desire to
locate in a revitalized downtown. The strategic loca on of the o ce building also gives this component of the
development a direct connec on with the already exis ng civic buildings directly across North Main Street.
These civic buildings add a vital component to downtown, and properly engaging them further promotes
vibrancy and walkability. These layers of uses bring together the essen al elements that are necessary for
sustaining long term economic success, while, at the same me, serve as a poten al catalyst for
revitaliza on throughout the remainder of downtown.

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Unified Downtown Development Project
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Building Heights
1 3 Stories
4 6 Stories
7 9 Stories
1 3
7 9
4 6
The majority of the proposed buildings will fall in the 4 6 story range with
two 1 3 story structures and three landmark midrise buildings highligh ng
important corners on the site
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainStreet
MainStreet
Figure 9 Examples of typical building typologiesFigure 8 Building heights diagram
DepotStreet
Laurel Street

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Building Heights and Typologies
In addi on to a variety of land uses and building uses, an array of building types is important to create a
dis nct des na on. (See Figure 9) By crea ng buildings of di ering heights and bulks, the built environment
gains levels of character and excitement which will set Depot Square apart from the surrounding
neighborhoods, while remaining within the appropriate scale of the exis ng context of downtown Bristol.
As illustrated in the building heights diagram (See Figure 8), most of the proposed structures on Depot
Square range between four and six stories. Strategically located throughout the proposed project are several
smaller buildings, where appropriate, and, as in many downtowns, there exists a few marquis buildings
which rise above the rest.
In addi on to a variety of building heights, horizontal modula on of building facades adds to the
architectural interest of the proposed development. Upper floor courtyards, balconies, and step backs allow
for appropriate concentra ons of uses, while keeping the building masses and scales at levels which are most
suitable for downtown. The assortment of typologies allow for human interac on with building facades,
further adding to the idea of placemaking within downtown.
Major public spaces, such as the piazza, also benefit from these typology varia ons by strengthening the
connec on between the built environment and the public realm interwoven through the project on mul ple
levels.
Example of a typical courtyard style building Example of a typical street wall condi on

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Unified Downtown Development Project
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Streets Plan
A variety of street types adds to the vibrancy of
a neighborhood, in a similar manner to mixed
uses and building typologies. As part of any
large scale development, internal streets to the
development are being proposed. Crea ng
proper street types, an example of which is
below, is essen al to the success of the
development. The interac on between streets,
sidewalks, and buildings is one of the most
essen al elements to a vibrant walkable
neighborhood. It is essen al to create street
typologies that serve not only the automobile,
but also pedestrians and bicycles in a safe and
accessible manner. The introduc on of on street
parking, properly placed crosswalks, bike lanes
and curb bump outs, assist in the crea on of
“Complete Streets” that serve all modes of
transporta on. The streets proposed on Depot
Square will allow for access to all areas of the
site, as well as creates connec ons to interior
areas of commercial ac vity and parking.
Streets
New Private Streets
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainStreet
MainStreet
Figure 10 Proposed streets diagram
Typical street sec onExample of a complete street
DepotStreet
Laurel Street

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Public Spaces
In addi on to the piazza, the top “like” recipient in
Renaissance’s crowdsourced placemaking
partnership e ort (Bristol Rising) the UDDP Plan for
Depot Square calls for a myriad of accessible public
spaces, such as greenways, small lawns and plazas.
Tree lined streets and water elements also add to
the street level public space plan. Addi onal
examples of green space elements come in the
form of upper floor courtyards and gardens
throughout the built environment. Public spaces
not only serve as gathering places but are also an
integral part in the sustainability of the downtown,
as they can provide solu ons for issues such as
storm water management. Figure 11 indicates
some of the variety of public spaces in the planned
development.
Public Spaces
Proposed Open Space
Proposed Plazas & Courts
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainStreet
MainStreet
Figure 11 Public Space Diagram
Proposed North Main Street Greenway (3) Proposed Piazza (1) and Pedestrian Mews (2)
1
2
DepotStreet
Laurel Street
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Unified Downtown Development Project
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O Street Parking
Proposed Structured Parking
Proposed Surface Parking
On Street Parking
Parallel Parking
Angled Parking
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainStreet
MainStreet
Figure 12 On street parking diagram
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainStreet
MainStreetFigure 13 O street parking diagram
Proposed Garages under Buildings
Loading Zones
DepotStreet
DepotStreet
Laurel Street
Laurel Street

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Parking Layout
Parking is an integral part of any project, and the revitaliza on of Downtown and development of Depot
Square is no di erent. Appropriate loca ons and configura ons of parking spaces are essen al for a
successful downtown. Both on street and o street parking op ons are planned as part of this Unified
Downtown Development Project.
The on street parking por on of this proposal is a key element in promo ng ac ve streets. These spaces give
direct access to ground floor retail and commercial establishments. The on street spaces being proposed are
envisioned in both parallel and angled configura ons, depending on the widths of the streets and the types
of uses they serve. Reverse angle parking can be an ideal configura on for serving retail uses, as the trunk of
any given vehicle is close to the sidewalk in this arrangement. This greatly increases safety for people loading
or unloading items into or out of a vehicle. In addi on, the safety of drivers is also much greater upon exi ng
the space, due to increased lines of sight.
O street parking structures also are necessary to serve more long term users of buildings on site. There is a
total of two free standing structured parking facili es planned as part of the Depot Square revitaliza on. In
addi on to free standing structures, the plan calls for several buildings to contain parking within the building,
or on surfaces behind the building, but in all cases of o street parking, these spaces are concealed so as not
to deteriorate the pedestrian friendly downtown environment while minimizing the space used for the
automobile. Considering the costs associated with structured parking, the plan calls for phasing that will
allow for expensive structures to be built later in the development, taking advantage of surface parking
opportuni es in the early phases, as demonstrated in the phasing plans on the following pages.
Interior of a typical parking structure
Example of typical reverse angle parking Example of typical parallel parking
Example of typical parking structure
Example of lined parking structure

16. Depot Square
Unified Downtown Development Project
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Depot Square Project Phasing
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Typical Project Phasing
Vacant Land
New Construc on
Public space
Surface Parking
Previously Developed Buildings
Structured Parking
Roads
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainStreet
MainStreet
Figure 14 Typical project phasing diagram
Figure 15 Depot Square phasing diagram
DepotStreet
Laurel Street

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Phasing Plan
Phasing is an integral part of any large scale development, such as the Depot Square revitaliza on.
Construc on melines, financial constraints, and absorp on rates all contribute to the need for appropriate
phasing. Renaissance Downtowns an cipates this project be developed in a total of four phases throughout
an 8 to 10 year period beginning in 2013. Each stage of development has been selected to strategically
stagger construc on ac vity while allowing each phase to work independently at first and then become
integrated with the commercial, residen al, civic, pedestrian and parking ac vi es of previous phases. Given
the dynamic nature of commercial, residen al and hospitality real estate markets, the availability of
financing, the capital requirements for structured parking and other changing market factors, the specific
placement, final dimensions and sequence of certain buildings require so flexibility and uses may need to
adjust during upcoming phases to respond to the current market condi ons.
As demonstrated in the general diagrams in Figure 14, phasing plans require the strategic placement of
buildings, temporary surface parking, streets, infrastructure and permanent parking during each construc on
phase. As shown more specifically on the Depot Square Phasing Plan on Figures 15 to 19 this plan provides a
coordinated strategy for the loca on for buildings, streets, public spaces, sidewalks and parking. It is
an cipated that early phases will place greater emphasis on temporary parking and surface parking, while
later phases will rely more heavily on structured parking and on street parking. As provided for in ordinance
Sec on VI.C.10.a.(5), the loca on of temporary parking may not fully comply with the parking placement
standards during interim phases, however when completed all parking is planned to comply with the parking
placement standards. Each development phase will provide addi onal placemaking opportuni es including a
variety of civic places and buildings framing a connected network streets and tree lined sidewalks and
greens.
Internal streets and other elements of suppor ng infrastructure will be constructed as necessary to support
the progression of the overall construc on. Of these elements, streets and public sidewalks are perhaps the
most important for promo ng street vibrancy and walkability. Properly designed streets and sidewalks to
create the necessary tra c calming and pedestrian streetscape ameni es are essen al to crea ng a sense of
safety and security as well.
Each phase adds dis nct characteris cs that will make Depot Square a great place to live, work, shop, and
play. The layering of uses throughout the mixed use revitaliza on ensures that achieving the goals of
walkability and vibrancy are possible in the early and intermediate phases of the project. The overall
character will allow the project to appear as one upon comple on, even though in reality, a carefully thought
out long term phasing plan will be implemented and is essen al to the success and sustainability of the
project being proposed.

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Unified Downtown Development Project
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Phase 2Phase 1
LEGEND
Phase Boundary
New Buildings
Temporary Parking TP
TP
Riverside Avenue
Riverside Avenue
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainSt
NorthMainSt
NorthMainSt
MainStMainStMainSt
DepotStreetDepotStreetDepotStreet
Laurel StLaurel StLaurel St
LEGEND
Phase Boundary
New Buildings
Temporary Parking TP
Structured Parking SP
TPTPTP
TPTPTP
TPTPTP
SPSPSP
Riverside Avenue
Riverside Avenue
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainSt
NorthMainSt
NorthMainSt
MainStMainStMainSt
DepotStreetDepotStreetDepotStreet
Laurel StLaurel StLaurel St
Phase 1 will con nue the reinvestment in the Main
Street retail corridor ini ated by the City with the
recently completed streetscape improvements making
this area the most logical place to begin construc on.
This phase will relocate McDonald’s to new facili es at
the northern por on of the site while new residen al
and mixed use buildings are built on Main Street
facing the exis ng historic commercial buildings. A
new Piazza will be created to the west of the Main St.
buildings crea ng a dynamic public plaza and central
gathering place for Bristol’s downtown o ering a
variety of civic, dining, shopping and living
opportuni es. A planned bou que hotel will further
enhance the vibrant ac vi es scheduled for this phase
by providing a prominent address on Riverside
Avenue.
Phase 2 will bring development westward and
northward along North Main Street and the new Depot
Street. This phase will feature storefronts along
Riverside Avenue and North Main Street, with upper
floor residences, a landmark o ce building defining the
prominent corner at North Main and Riverside as well as
a parking structure in the center of the block as the
need for parking increases and the economics of
structured parking perhaps becomes viable. In
coopera on with the City and adjoining property
owners, the streets of Riverside Avenue and North Main
Street are planned to be transformed with new
landscaped medians, texture paved turning lanes and
crosswalks, angled and parallel parking, street trees and
pedestrian oriented street ligh ng. A linear greenway
storefronts along North Main Street will create a
welcoming sign that Bristol’s Downtown has once again
become the civic, pedestrian & shopping des na on for
the City.
Figure 16 Phase 1 plan Figure 17 Phase 2 plan

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Phase 4Phase 3
LEGEND
Phase Boundary
New Buildings
Temporary Parking TP
Podium/ Parking PP
LEGEND
Phase Boundary
New Buildings
Structured Parking SP
Podium/ Parking PP
TPTPTP
SPSPSP
PPPPPP
PPPPPP
PPPPPP
PPPPPP
PPPPPP
PPPPPP
NorthMainSt
NorthMainSt
NorthMainSt
MainStMainStMainSt
DepotStreetDepotStreetDepotStreet
Laurel StLaurel StLaurel St
NorthMainSt
NorthMainSt
NorthMainSt
MainStMainStMainSt
DepotStreetDepotStreetDepotStreet
Laurel StLaurel StLaurel St
Phase 1 Phase 2 Subtotal
Phase 1 & 2
Phase 3 Subtotal Phase
1, 2, & 3
Phase 4 Total Program Use
Residen al *Approx. 230 290 520 330 850 150 1,000 Residences
Retail *Approx. 26,000 15,000 41,000 25,000 66,000 7,000 73,000 Gross SF
O ce *Approx. 0 113,000 113,000 0 113,000 0 113,000 Gross SF
Hotel *Approx. 125 0 125 0 125 0 125 Rooms/ Suites
Parking
O Street 390 320 300 80 Spaces Provided
On Street 100 230 320 320 Spaces Provided
Structured/ Podium/
Under Building
0 380 630 1,130 Spaces Provided
Approx. Total 490 440 930 320 1,250 280 1,530 Spaces Provided
Program Summary by Phase
Phase 3 will complete the retail storefront experience
along North Main Street and provide addi onal
vibrancy to the downtown. The introduc on of
podium parked buildings is also planned for this phase
of the project. Most of the green spaces, street and
tra c enhancements, street trees and sidewalk
enhancements will be completed along North Main St.
and Depot Street.
Phase 4 will introduce a new civic space and transit
sta on at the center of Depot Square surrounded by a
mix of residen al living choices. During this phase the
second parking structure is planned to support the
parking needs and ensure that all final parking
placements comply with City ordinances. This final
development phase will serve as a catalyst for
reinvestment throughout the en re downtown.
Figure 18 Phase 3 plan Figure 19 Phase 4 plan
* Program numbers are rounded for display purposes

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Unified Downtown Development Project
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Exis ng downtown o ce building across from
Depot Square
Exis ng downtown bank building across from
Depot Square
Exis ng downtown Main Street Buildings
Figure 20 Typical mixed use building eleva on (Building B)
Rendering showing typical architectural character

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Architectural Character
Proposed architectural character for Depot Square project is defined by three core principles:
1. Build upon Bristol’s rich and diverse architectural heritage.
2. Introduce architectural elements to reinforce the pedestrian and human scale with elements designed
to promote vibrant street level ac vity.
3. Recognize the me honored architectural tradi ons of architectural design including horizontal
ar cula ons of the base, middle and top of each building as well as general recogni on of the classical
orders to organize facades and to reference original Bristol building pa erns.
To illustrate these principles and demonstrate the intended character of the proposed architecture, we have
prepared two architectural eleva ons that are representa ve of the architecture for Depot Square. (see appendix B)
Eleva on A is a mul family residen al building that features, change of materials, architectural details and façade
stepbacks to break the scale of the long facade and to reference tradi onal building pa erns with gables, pitched
roofs, dormers and corner towers. Ground floor stoops with a frequent rhythm of front entrances provide
addi onal ac vity at the street level. At the roof, party wall extensions and classical styled dormers reinforce
townhouse designs for the brownstone form. Towers at each end indicate the important connec on at the
intersec ons of the larger commercial streets.
Eleva on B (Figure 20) is a mixed use building designed to enliven the street experience with storefronts, building
façade stepbacks, material and color changes and architectural detailing consistent with each bay of the building.
Taking cues from historic Bristol’s colonial, classical and industrial era architecture, the long façades of this mixed
use buildings planned is broken into ver cal elements that reference original downtown lot pa erns with individual
party wall buildings. These elements are indicated by material and architectural detail changes as well as small
façade step backs. The façade is given overall unity by a symmetrical arrangement of the ver cal elements and
through the use of a ver cal assembly. The central element is given importance with a pedimented roof and clock
tower. Full height corner towers frame the classical composi on with watch towers. Retail storefronts with awnings
and canopies help to provide ac vity and energy to the street.
Depot Square’s buildings will u lize a broad mix of materials including brick, clapboard, stucco, stone, metal panels
and cast stone with the heaviest materials generally used at the base and lighter materials used on the upper floors.
The proposed architectural design character will reinforce the City of Bristol’s established pa ern and will reinforce
the importance of pedestrian scaled elements such as storefronts, canopies, ligh ng and changes of material to
promote street level pedestrian ac vity. The planned character described will focus more on the ini al phases as it
is di cult to predict character for por ons of the project that could be many years o , however the con nuity of
well conceived me honored character will certainly con nue.

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Unified Downtown Development Project
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Requested Modifica ons
As outlined in Sec on VI. C. 10. a. of the Bristol
zoning Regula ons several modifica ons to the
Building Form Standards shall be granted upon
the approval of a Unified Downtown
Development Project. Below please find the list
of Requested Modifica ons for the Depot
Square UDDP.
Pursuant to Sec on VI. C. 10. a. (1) ground floor
dwelling units are permi ed at street level up to
50% of the overall street level area. This plan
currently calls for approximately 42% of the
street level area to be residen al dwelling units
iden fied as the buildings highlighted in yellow
(Figure 21)
The example building shown in Figure 22 u lizes
several of the allowed modifica ons including
the applica on of the 10 foot build to line on the
street level building story only. In addi on this
building also takes advantage of the reduc on in
upper floor footprints where three or more
building stories are provided. Sec on VI. C. 10.
a. (2) and (4).
Sec on VI. C. 10. a. (5) allows for interim surface
parking to be provided during the early phases
of this project. The final build out of the UDDP
includes structured parking facili es which meet
the underlying parking requirements outlined in
the zoning regula ons. (Figure 23)
Figure 21 Ground floor uses diagram
Figure 22 Courtyard style building
Figure 23 Phasing diagram
Figure 3
LEGEND
Phase Boundary
Temporary Parking TP
TPTPTP
TPTPTP
TPTPTP
Riverside Avenue
Riverside Avenue
Riverside Avenue
NorthMainSt
NorthMainSt
NorthMainSt
MainStMainStMainSt
DepotStreetDepotStreetDepotStreet
Laurel StLaurel StLaurel St
North Main St
North Main St
North Main St
Depot Street
Depot Street
Depot Street
LaurelSt
LaurelSt
LaurelSt
North Main St
North Main St
North Main St
LaurelSt
LaurelSt
LaurelSt
Depot Street
Depot Street
Depot Street
Main Street
Main Street
Main Street
RiversideAvenue
RiversideAvenue
RiversideAvenue
Planned ground floor
residen al
Planned ground floor
retail
Upper Story setback
Upper floor lees than 75% but
greater than 60%

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Requested Modifica ons
As outlined in Sec on VI. C. 10. b. of the Bristol
zoning Regula ons several modifica ons to the
Building Form Standards may be granted upon
the approval of a Unified Downtown
Development Project. Below please find the list
of Requested Modifica ons for the Depot
Square UDDP.
Sec on VI. C. 10. b. (1) allows for outdoor dining
to be located in the rear of a building provided
that the rear of the building abuts a public plaza.
This modifica on if granted would allow for
spaces such as the piazza, shown in Figure 24, to
be ac vated with outdoor dining.
As part of a UDDP 7.5% of the proposed
buildings are allowed to be one story buildings.
(Sec on VI. C. 10. b. (2)) This plan proposes
single story buildings totaling 1.3% of the
development. (Example Figure 23) Should this
modifica on be granted these buildings shall
only be required to be 14 feet tall. (Sec on VI. C.
10. a. (3)) The requirement for Floor Area Ra o
in the BD 1 zone is 0.6 and this UDDP well
exceed that with a planned FAR of 1.57.
Sec on VI. C. 10. b. (3) and (4) allow for the
new streets to be private streets. These streets
are proposed to be privately controlled but will
be publically accessible and func on in the
same manner as public streets. They are also
proposed to serve as access ways for on street
parking. (Figure 26)
Figure 24 Public space diagram highligh ng the piazza
Figure 25 Building heights diagram
Figure 26 Proposed streets diagram
RiversideAvenue
RiversideAvenue
RiversideAvenue
Main StreetMain StreetMain Street
Depot StreetDepot StreetDepot Street
North Main St
North Main St
North Main St
LaurelSt
LaurelSt
LaurelSt
Depot Street
Depot Street
Depot Street
Main Street
Main Street
Main Street
RiversideAvenue
RiversideAvenue
RiversideAvenue
North Main St
North Main St
North Main St
LaurelSt
LaurelSt
LaurelSt
Depot Street
Depot Street
Depot Street
Main Street
Main Street
Main Street
RiversideAvenue
RiversideAvenue
RiversideAvenue
Example of outdoor dining at the rear of a
building

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Appendix Table of Contents
Appendix A: Conceptual Site Plan
Appendix B: Proposed Architectural Character for
Depot Square
Appendix C: Exis ng Condi ons Survey

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Riverside
NorthMainSt
MainSt
DepotStreet
Laurel St
Meadow St
PiazzaPiazza
Appendix A: Conceptual Site Plan
Bristol WalkBristol Walk
Parking
Structure
Green
ParkingParking
StructureStructure
GreenGreen
DiningDining
TerraceTerrace
TransitTransit
StationStation
NorthMainGreenway
NorthMainGreenway
GreenGreen
Laurel St
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Dining
Bike Lanes (typ)
Landscaped
Median (typ.)
Textured Turn
Lane (typ)
Laurel SquareLaurel Square
MeadowMeadow
GreenGreen
SolarSolar
PaneledPaneled
RoofRoof
GreenGreen
RoofRoof
GazeboGazebo
GreenGreen
RoofRoof
HotelHotel
OfficeOffice
RoofRoof
TerraceTerrace
RoofRoof
TerraceTerrace
Reverse Angled
Parking (typ)
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Dining
OutdoorDining
OutdoorDining
OutdoorDining
OutdoorDining
Conceptual Site Plan
Proposed Buildings
Structured Parking
Plazas and Courts
Public Space

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AppendixB:ProposedArchitecturalCharacterforDepotSquare
Eleva on A
Eleva on B

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Appendix C: Exis ng Condi ons Survey

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Ryan Porter
VP of Planning and Development
Renaissance Downtowns at Bristol LLC.
111 North Main Street Bristol Ct, 06010
rporter@renaissancedowntowns.com