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

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We are not specifying any new exterior lighting on the site except for a small fixture over the access to the garden plaza. It will have a 90 degree cutoff and will be focused towards the pathway to provide adequate lighting security. g. Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects should be avoided. Variety of detail, form and fitting should be used to provide visual interest. The massing on the addition provides new visual interest while complimenting the existing building. The curved form is dictated by the buffer zone of Gilliam Creek and softens the overall exterior look of the building and creates a point of interest on a portion of the site that has been overlooked. Further visual interest is gained by the raised butterfly roof which gives the exterior a new dynamic form while also allowing for increased natural light to the interior. The new forms combine bring a lot of visual interest to the intersection that announces ones entrance into Tukwila from 1 -5. S. Miscellaneous Structures and Street Furniture a. Miscellaneous structures and street furniture should be designed to be part of the architectural concept of design and landscape. Materials should be compatible with buildings, scale should be appropriate, colors should be in harmony with buildings and surroundings, and proportions should be to scale. The landscape design is meant to improve the buffer zone around Gilliam Creek with some a small seating and path area for building occupants to gather and enjoy the surroundings. Seating, paving, and planters with reflect the stone, metal, and wood accents of the building and keep the color palettes neutral and natural. There will also be a new metal screen around the garbage area. b. Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street furniture should meet the guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. Consistency with adopted plans and regulations (TMC 18.100.030) We are not specifying any new exterior lighting on the site except for a small fixture over the access to the garden plaza. It will have a 90 degree cutoff and will be focused towards the pathway to provide adequate lighting security. 6. Demonstrate the manner in which the proposal is consistent with, carries out and helps implement applicable state laws and the regulations, policies, objectives and goals of the City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan, the City of Tukwila's Development Regulations and other official laws, policies and objectives of the City of Tukwila. We believe the proposed addition meets and exceeds the applicable objectives and goals set out in the Tukwila Comprehensive plan though its placement on site, use of appropriate materials and soft color palette. The project also is requesting a parking variance and sensitive area buffer reduction IACO.SC3 ! I MAIN AR( 4 PI1 G.:a;'P, OL, 4'';; WOM JAr L,-,(Y Rd VI ",S.COM '4111141,1]AV4',,Al'', ;i,+1rii v1�9B104 1 206 321 4 OOi'r 20C, ATTACHMENT E 51