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b. Locate parking, especially nonstructured parking, at the periphery of the mixed-use nodes; and
v. Areas that are in full sunlight during most of the day;
b. Public open spaces should not be adjacent to parking, blank walls or spaces or uses without human activity or amenity; c. The central open space for TC-A-1 zone should connect directly to the Sammamish Commons, incorporate low impact development/stormwater management elements based on the watershed sub-basin plan recommendations and take the form of a “green spine” or other configuration that accomplishes similar objectives. See Figure 38 in the Town Center Plan; d. The central open space for TC-A-2 zone should connect directly to the wetland/stream corridor in that area; e. The central open space for TC-A-3 zone should be configured so that it focuses land development and human activity in that area; f. Each mixed-use node should feature a hierarchy of other open spaces connected by the pedestrian network. Open spaces can be in the form of landscaped linear corridors, natural areas, gardens, residential courts and small parks or play areas. See Town Center Plan Open Space Policy OS-1; and g. Open space in the TC-A-1 zone must meet the intent of the adopted Town Center Infrastructure Plan.
c. Exploit joint-use parking opportunities wherever possible.
4. Open Spaces.
a. TC-A-1, A-2, and A-3 zones should have at least one central open space that acts as a public gathering space and that also includes a significant landscaping element. The central open space may be in the form of a “town square,” “village green,” central plaza or other form but should be ringed with “active edges” (pedestrian- oriented buildings, uses or features that encourage human activity). The central open spaces should encourage a variety of activities such as picnicking, informal and organized gathering, performances, and passive and active recreation (e.g.: small sports court or children’s play area). The open space must be universally accessible (meet or exceed ADA standards) and should incorporate CPTED guidelines. The central open spaces should also feature:
i. Site furniture, special paving and amenities;
ii. Lighting to encourage evening activities and provide security; iii. Art or other features to provide a distinct design identity; iv. As a general rule, one linear foot of seating per 30 square feet of plaza area (not including green space or landscaping); and
5. Natural Systems and Environmental Quality.
a. Mixed-use node UZDPs should incorporate and implement stormwater management recommendations
Effective | January 1, 2022
Title 21: Sammamish Development Code | 567
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