5809 HIGHWAY PL 2016-01-01 MF Import

` DRISCOLL ARCMITECTS ` MEMORAMOUM Bas{s tor ModlflcaHon oi th� MuldpN Famiy Desipn Gutdelims: CriMria to b� Co�nid�nd by ths Plannlnp Dinctor Proj�ct: 680716811 Hlyhway Placs p��; Tercannuity NoAhwest LLC Dats: February 19, 1999 Mvlsad Auyust 9, 19Yi The proposed development is intended to provide architectural and urban design elements equivalent or superior to what would likely resuft irom strict compliance with the Muttiple Famety Des'gn�uEvelrett Zon g e devebpment standards. Following are our comments on the list of criteria (pag Code) to be considered by the Planning Director. a) The unique characferistics of the subject property and/or its surrounding and how they wi�� be Protected or enhanced by modifying the deve�opment standards or design. The property is unique because it is adjacent to a golf course. Because the open spece and views a}forded by the golf course are desirable, we feel that as many dwelling units aa possible should take advantage of this opportunity. Modifications to the height limits will enhance the quality oi both lhe dwelling units and the open space �oceted adjacent to the golf course. b) The positive characteristics of the proposed deve�oPment and whether such characteristics could be provided by compliance with the development sfandards and/or design guidelines proposed to be mod'�fied. The proposed project will increase the supply of multi-family housing in Everett, providing high quality dwelling units at a greater density than curtentty exists on ��^Th � A��un ts have private ouM loor greater access to southem light while meintaining privacy space as well as a visual link to open space. The proposed modificaHons allow more units to be built me�nproposed9relvl on to d►a roo/ fo►►n a �°n'a th �� evel o/ unks to h�w v+uKd cvlllnps.. c) The arrangement of buildings and open spaces as they relate to other buildings andRor uses on fhe subject propeRy and on surrounding properties. The buildings are arranged for maximum frontage on both the golf course and the street, while Providing an efficient parki�g layout that dces not visually dominate lhe site. Open spaces are �ocated on the south and east sides of the buildings, and the building modulation is designed so that the buildings partielly enclose the open spaces. The configuratlon of the open space benefits the units by allowing for better views, a more spacious ieeling from inside the units, and an exposure to southem light. Vaultd cdlinps ln the units will inaaase their nature� dayliyhdny pota�Nal and v(ows. d) Visual impact to surrounding properties caused by o(/-street parking in the proposed development and whether such impacts are less than what would result /rom compliance with the development standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modi(red. Not applicable to thla revfalon. e) lf the development proposes greater building height than pertnitted by the zone in which the property is located, does fhe increase in building height result in an increase in the usable open space on the property over what would be provided 6y meeting the development standards and design guidelines proposed to 6e modified? 115 Bell St. Searile, WA 98121 (208N41-7705 Fax: (206H141-5373 E-Mail:dapa�drisereh•com �L!'J A Professiond Servicea Corpontion