Purpose. The purpose of design review for large retail
establishments is to ensure that the architectural heritage of the
City, its historic district characteristics and the policies of the
comprehensive plan are maintained. The architectural heritage of Evanston
includes many finely crafted brick structures. The use of red brick
is common in many older and newer buildings, examples include the
Evanston Roundhouse and Railyards, Wyoming State Hospital, Uinta County
Courthouse, Depot Square, buildings within the downtown historic district,
U.S. Post Office, community recreation center, human services facility,
schools, churches, residential homes and various businesses. The use
of light brick is also evidenced in structures such as the Uinta County
School District #1 administration building, Old Town Hall, residences
and businesses. The Old Post Office in the downtown historic district
was constructed from grey sandstone. Other structures in the community
offer the use of native stone, stucco and wood. Architectural styles
include classical revival, Victorian Gothic, stick and bungalows.
The Evanston 2010 Plan, "A Community Vision," is a comprehensive land
use guide for future development of the City. The plan addresses the
development of land uses, such as residential, commercial, industrial,
transportation and pathways, public and open space, and community
appearance. The plan also conveys a philosophy of economic diversification,
environmental improvements, open space protection and managed growth.
Creation of the plan was a long-term process that was citizen-driven,
issue-oriented and value-based.