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The north facade of the building is not visible from the street or from the property at <br />the north. The base landscaping adjacent to the wall provided will mature and buffer <br />the wall in the future. Windows in the upper area of the wall have been provided <br />where the wall might be visible above the adjacent building from a distance. The <br />treatment wall exceeds the design standard of the neighbors wall and is appropriate <br />based on the TMC. <br />The south wall of the building elevations has been modified to add additional treatment <br />in the area visible form the property to the south. This includes the addition of <br />fenestration, surface articulation, changes in color, and vertical modulation. In addition <br />at the lot line there is buffer landscaping to screen the building base and over 10 feet of <br />landscaping, which includes mature trees on the neighboring property that visually <br />buffers the 4501 building to the south. <br />• Entry <br />1. The two entries to the building need to be more pronounced. Entryway design elements and <br />variations should give the orientation and add character to the building. Suggestions include <br />the use of canopies, overhangs, recesses /projections, arcades, peaked roof forms, arches, <br />outdoor patios, or particular architectural details. See revised drawings and sections. The <br />building is not a commercial building that generally accepts the public. The entries are <br />clearly visible from the parking area directly in front of the building and as part of the <br />overall facade The entry area is part of the overall design and can be identified from <br />134TH Pl. S. Each entry will be signed separately which will identify the individual <br />user. Currently the building has only one tenant, Lakeridge Development <br />Other Items: <br />1. Clarify the design and materials of the proposed trash enclosure. Chain link fence is not <br />appropriate. Many projects are using split face CMU walls with a metal gate. The color of the <br />enclosure should be consistent with the colors of the primary building. Please also clarify the <br />square footage of the trash enclosure and how much space is being reserved for recycling <br />collection space. City Code requires that equal space be provided for recycling. See revised <br />drawing sheets A -1. <br />2. Please provide additional information on the storage area located in the rear of the site. Will <br />vehicles be washed on the site. The yard behind the building is for storage of <br />construction material and equipment. No service, repair, or vehicle washing is <br />proposed within the storage area. <br />If you have any questions or further concerns please feel free to contact me. <br />Bob <br />130 Lakeside Ave. • Suite 250 • Seattle, WA • 98122 • (206) 325 -2553 • Fax (206) 328 -0554 <br />18 <br />