3214 BROADWAY SEPA 017 - 004 Land Use Decision Documents 2025-04-14

be approved by the planning director for green roofs, rooftop decks, terraces and open space. Roof Form Modification Decision Criteria - Section 19.31A.040(F)(3) The Planning Director can approve modifications to BMU design standards provided certain criteria are demonstrated. The criteria are outlined below. (1) The director's review of proposed modifications under this section shall be governed by the procedures established in Title 15 for Review Process II. (2) The proposed design meets the intent of Chapter 19.31A. (3) The proposed design results in a superior design treatment than could be achieved if the standards were strictly applied. Building Design • Buildings shall include articulation along street facing facades. • Horizontal facades longer than 100 feet shall be modulated above the ground floor in intervals of no more than 25 feet using at least two of these methods: Distinctive roof forms, changes in materials, window patterns, different colors. Modulation shall extend to the roof. • Except for firewalls, flat blank walls are prohibited. • Exposed firewalls along the property lines shall feature material, color and/or textural changes to add visual interest. Prominent Building Entrances • The principal entry shall be recessed and marked by one element selected from each of three groups A, B and C. • Some form of weather protection shall be provided. Rear Sides (Elevations) • Portions of the buildings visible from streets, alleys, and public open space shall include a minimum of two of the following: visible rooflines, windows, secondary entrances, balconies, architectural details, awnings. Sidewalks • Sidewalks must have an unobstructed minimum width of eight feet. • Paving material should be consistent with adjacent development unless otherwise required by the City. Street and Site Furnishings • Where provided, furnishings shall be made of durably, weather and vandal resistant materials. They shall not block pedestrian access to plazas, open spaces, or building entrances. • Use of furnishings is strongly encouraged, especially at the building entrances, plazas and open spaces. Public Open Spaces • Public open space equivalent to 4% of the site area is required to be provided in areas visible and accessible to the public. • The depth of the open space shall not exceed twice its' width. • Open space may be provided in the front of the main entry or at the corner of an intersection. /O /