21.13.170 MDD Design Standards.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish design criteria for properties in the Marymoor Design District that will guide development to be attractive in appearance and functionally integrated, take advantage of Marymoor Park as a visual and recreational amenity, and incorporate green spaces and green development into the district. Where a conflict exists between RZC Article IV, Design Standards and this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
A. Development Along the Edge of Marymoor Park.
1. Intent. Several MDD zones share a border with Marymoor Park. Development on properties along this border should take advantage of Marymoor Park as a visual and recreational amenity, and should avoid creating or maintaining a wall between Marymoor Park and the Design District.
2. Design Criteria.
a. In the MDD3 zone, no more than 50% of the park boundary shall be fronted with buildings so as not to create a wall of buildings along the park boundary.
b. Buildings shall be designed to take advantage of the park as a visual amenity, such as by placing large windows onto the park.
c. Developments shall provide connections to the park shown in the Southeast Redmond Neighborhood Connections Map in the Comprehensive Plan. These connections shall be landscaped in such a way that the landscaping draws attention to the existence of the connection and has the effect of creating a “green finger” from the park into the Design District.
B. Design Treatment for Kiosks and Drive-Up Stands.
1. Intent. Kiosks and drive-up stands should be designed for access and enjoyment by those arriving on foot, by bicycle, and in cars.
2. Design criteria. Two sides of the kiosk or drive-up stand shall require small-scale landscaping, such as planter boxes.
C. Use Compatibility.
1. Intent. Allow for the development of sites with multifamily residential components in a way that mitigates the potential impacts of nearby manufacturing uses.
2. Design criteria. Applicants shall use the following techniques to minimize the potential negative impacts to residents living adjacent to manufacturing uses or uses with similar impacts:
a. Screening: new multifamily uses shall take advantage of existing screening vegetation and employ Type 1 screening as required in Table 21.32.080.
b. Building orientation: applicants shall orient multifamily structures to protect sensitive areas such as bedrooms from noise and light impacts.
c. Non-motorized circulation and open space: applicants shall design non-motorized circulation and open space areas to achieve a pleasant experience for pedestrians and bicyclists that minimizes noise and light impacts from adjacent uses. (Ord. 2883)