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However, since the front portion of the property will contain a 60 foot enhanced stream buffer additional <br />perimeter landscaping is not needed. <br />C. Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the established neighborhood <br />character. <br />Not applicable as the applicant's building is not public. <br />D. Compatibility of vehicular pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terms of <br />safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged. <br />As noted, access to the site will be via a shared access drive. Access to the parking area is from two curb <br />cuts, one located right off of the access drive and the other when the access drive makes a 90 degree turn. <br />The access drive extends to the rear of the building to provide access to the rear storage area. Most of the <br />parking is isolated from the main access drive. This separation reduces conflicts between users of the <br />parking lot and through traffic on the access drive. Some conflict may exist of users of the parking stalls <br />directly next to the access road. These users would have to back up onto the access drive in order to <br />maneuver on the site. A fire -turn around is provided in the rear of the building. Parking and service areas <br />have been separated from each other. <br />E. Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be encouraged. <br />The project will utilize an existing access drive and no new access points are proposed along S. 134th <br />Place. <br />3. Landscaping and Site Treatment <br />A. Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they <br />should be recognized, preserved and enhanced. <br />A significant number of trees will be retained on site after completion of this project. The trees located in <br />the rear of the property along the steep slope will remain and provide an excellent screen for the single <br />family homes along Macadam Road S. The applicant has proposed to retain several trees located along S. <br />134th Place South, which are located within the buffer area. <br />There are several trees located off -site directly to the north of the applicant's property. These trees are not <br />going to be removed; however, the grading activity on the site could damage the root system of these <br />trees. Planning staff has provided a condition to address this concern. <br />B. Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces and other paved areas should promote safety and <br />provide an inviting and stable appearance. <br />The site will utilize differing paving materials to differentiate between the pedestrian walkway and drive <br />paths. Additionally, the pedestrian walkway will be slightly higher than the drive path. <br />Page 7 of 12 <br />9 <br />