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e. Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects shall be avoided. Variety of detail, form, and siting <br />shall be used to provide visual interest. Otherwise monotonous flat walls and uniform vertical planes of individual <br />buildings shall be broken up with building modulation, stairs, decks, railings, and focal entries. Multiple building <br />developments shall use siting and additional architectural variety to avoid inappropriate repetition of building <br />designs and appearance to surrounding properties. <br />3. LANDSCAPE AND SITE TREATMENT. <br />a. Existing natural topographic patterns and significant vegetation shall be reflected in project design when they <br />contribute to the natural beauty of the area or are important to defining neighborhood identity or a sense of place. <br />b. Landscape treatment shall enhance existing natural and architectural features, help separate public from <br />private spaces, strengthen vistas and important views, provide shade to moderate the effects of large paved <br />areas, and break up visual mass. <br />c. Walkways, parking spaces, terraces, and other paved areas shall promote safety and provide an inviting and <br />stable appearance. Direct pedestrian linkages to the public street, to on -site recreation areas, and to adjacent <br />public recreation areas shall be provided. <br />d. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties shall be provided. <br />4. MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES. <br />a. Miscellaneous structures shall be designed as an integral part of the architectural concept and landscape. <br />Materials shall be compatible with buildings, scale shall be appropriate, colors shall be in harmony with buildings <br />and surroundings, and structure proportions shall be to scale. <br />SM Page 3 of 4 <br />P: I 5000 I S42S doe incoming Hotel Design Review Criteria_Tukzvila,docs <br />04, 1612012 <br />19 <br />