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1.8.3 Upgrade the streets that serve principal transport corridors with <br />curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and tree plantings. Plant trees in accordance <br />with a street tree plan and street improvements. <br />The section of TIB adjacent to the library in front of a bus pullout and therefore has no <br />street trees. The trees proposed by the applicant between back of sidewalk and street are <br />small accent trees — the dogwood — and screening — the hazelnut. <br />1.8.5 As major new development or redevelopment occurs, require <br />through -block pedestrian connections that follow adopted guidelines. <br />A wide —14 -10 foot wide walkway - extends from TIB east to the community building and <br />plaza. <br />1.8.6 In new development and redevelopment, incorporate substantial <br />landscaping both along street frontages and within parking lots. <br />The applicant has proposed three levels of planting along street fronts, including <br />groundcover, shrubs and small trees. The size of the planting area is substantial because <br />of the setback of the building from both streets. <br />1.8.7 In new and redeveloped building facades, provide pedestrian <br />weather protection, see - through glass, and distinctive roof ines. On minor <br />facades adjacent to secondary streets or pedestrian paths, incorporate <br />interesting and pedestrian friendly features. <br />Weather protection is not incorporated into the design of the building. Continuous glass is <br />used along most facades of the building. A northwestern plant theme made of vine maple, <br />evergreen huckleberry, salal, mahonia, and accent spring bulbs line the walkway from TIB <br />into the Tukwila Village site and the library entry. <br />1.8.8 Encourage facilities and improvements that support transit use in <br />new development, redevelopment, and street projects. <br />The applicant proposes moving the existing passenger shelter that serves this bus stop closer to the <br />corner. In addition, they are adding additional pavement adjacent to the shelter; thereby expanding <br />the depth of the sidewalk and bus waiting area. See pages 21 and 31, Attachment A. <br />Natural Environment <br />Goal 4.12 - Urban Forestry <br />Trees are recognized by Tukwila citizens, businesses, City staff and <br />decision - makers for their benefits to the environment, urban infrastructure <br />and their aesthetic value. <br />L13 -017 — Tukwila Library Pagel 15 <br />