Planning 2017-03-02 Item 4 - Inspirus Credit Union - Attachment E - Applicant Response to Design Review Criteria

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mechanical units on the new addition will be given a visually appealing screen. The existing exterior paved parking areas will be getting some landscape improvements including trees as a visual buffer. c. The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to its site. The building's height complies with current Tukwila Municipal Code and the scale overall is comparable to the surrounding context. 2. Relationship of Structure and Site to Adjoining Area a. Harmony in texture, line and masses is encouraged. The materials chosen for the new addition are a smooth clean texture of stone and metal siding that create a smooth transition between the existing structure and the improved creek buffer. The window lines and massing carry over from the existing building with subtle additions and subtractions to the massing to create an addition that stands out while also complimenting the existing context. b. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be provided. There will be landscape transitions around all four sides of the site. c. Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the established neighborhood character. The new addition takes design cues from the existing building as far as lines and scales and the design language does fit with the established neighborhood's character while providing an attractive new fagade at a main entry point into Tukwila from 1 -5. d. Compatibility of vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terms of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged. The new design improves the existing vehicular and pedestrian circulation, maintains the vehicle egress onto Southcenter Blvd. and adds an additional pedestrian friendly access point at Southcenter Blvd. The existing paved surfaces in the parking area have been expanded to include a more efficient turn around point for fire trucks on site. e. Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be encouraged. The current and new on -site vehicular circulation will be compatible with street circulation as the existing access points are not changed. 3. Landscape and Site Treatment a. Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they should be recognized, preserved and enhanced. Ikti.,O.SC314IIMAIN ARf CPI1UP,IR1,P ";;. '411i11i?,] V` ',,Alh' ;i,+1rii,v1,L, 9B 104 WO M 1�1 J, v4'�i i�uP VI "n"OM f 206 32 Y "l OO 1 20C, ,'x28(E4 48 ATTACHMENT E