Resolution 6814 with exhibits - Laserfiche WebLink

Section F: Public Realm Plants and Planting Design Intent - Planting along the Esplanade will be a major design element for enhancing character and the quality of place. Plants will define the transition zone of the Esplanade and the n< access nodes, but will not be located on the water side of the '414 Esplanade. Layout and selection should reinforce and define . . spaces, transitions and edges. Species should be clustered and Y .r' Y large drifts and groupings rather than being placed piecemeal - • — with excessive variety. j • Plant palettes that recall historic waterfront communities or y , „' t R_ complement the natural shoreline flora of the Pacific Northwest L c are preferred. In all cases, plants shall be hardy to the marine ° ,AP environment and emphasize the unique qualities of their context. ` Plantings shall be selected and placed to enhance rather than .:t�•rr obstruct views from Waterfront Place Central upland development. Selections shall be low water use, grouped in associations with similar sun, soil and water requirements. All planting must be irrigated. Trees - Deciduous trees shall be used in the transition zone of public plazas, cafes, dining areas, and other gathering places just off of the interior side of the walkway. Trees will be used to reinforce pedestrian connections to the Esplanade, and to define and provide share for seating areas. Trees shall be placed at pedestrian connections, and informal groves at transitions to the water's edge. Trees in view lines of upland residential areas should be columnar or branched clear to 8' ht. and have an open canopy. Understory Planting- Shrubs, groundcovers, grasses and perennials shall be used in the transition zone on the Esplanade interior edge plazas, cafes, dining areas, and other gathering places. Plans along the transition zone will be used to provide a buffer for parking and service areas. The plant palette shall be refined. Understory plants along the transition zone should be designed in simple drifts incorporating ornamental and native-like species of shrubs, grasses and groundcovers recalling from and texture of a natural shoreline. Layered planting should provide four season interest. Focus should be on texture, foliage and fragrance rather than flower. Lawn should only be used in areas for passive or active recreation and at transitions requiring circulation. Tree_Grates-Tree grates may be used for all trees placed at ground level that are not part of a larger planting area. The surface of the tree grate shall be ADA compliant. The size is to be a minimum of 4' x 4', but 4' x 6', or 5' x 5' is preferred. Planters, Pots, and Boxes - Planters, plant pots and planter boxes should be used in the Esplanade. Planters shall be raised to 12" to 24" with seat walls at the edges to protect plants from pedestrian short cut paths and trampling and also provide informal seating areas. Potted plants, if used, should be large. Planter boxes should be considered to add detail interest to café railings or exterior architectural features. Planting Integration-Art, architecture, and signage shall have site specific integrated planting. Planting is to complement and enhance the design through color, fragrance, visual texture, and seasonal change. Plant selection and landscape architectural design must consider the plants context and ensure the mature size and character of plants are well integrated. 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines -72-