Opinion: Another six-story apartment building coming to "Bedmond"

"Bedmond is the new Redmond" 😁

PRE-APPLICATION

LAND-2018-00869, LMC Marymoor 
Neighborhood:  Southeast Redmond near future Marymoor Transit Station 
Description:  Proposal to construct (1) six story and (2) five story multi-family residential buildings with commercial space 
Location:  17611 NE 70th Street
Applicant:  Rocky Flores with Encore Architects
Prior Review Date:  09/12/18, 12/06/18 & 12/20/18
Staff Contact:  David Lee, 425-556-2462 or dlee@redmond.gov
Review Materials:  Memo   Materials

Click "Materials" and "Memo" for pictures and details of the proposed buildings.

According to a City planner:  "The Arts Commission was previously briefed on the integration of art into the buildings and general approach of how art was to be used throughout the site in November. The concepts and proposed placement of art on the site was met with very favorable comments and excitement. A Call for Art was released shortly after the Arts Commission meeting. The shortlist of artists, and examples of their work, were presented to the Arts Commission at the January 10, 2018 meeting. Much like the approach and placement of the art, the shortlist of artists was met with a very positive reception. The next stage of the art process is to award the project to the artists and receive conceptual drawings."

In regards to staff's review and comments, staff believes the changes meet the intent of the goal of exhibiting “eclecticism”.  (What do you "believe?) "The mix of materials, the unique building shape/massing, and art interventions serve to make a statement gateway to the young Marymoor Design District." says a planner.

Comment:  This 4+ acre project/master plan is still under review by your Council, two residents on the Design Review Board and the Arts Commission.  After you review this pre-application (click Materials and Memo) you can decide for yourself if the project is "eclectic and cool."   If not, contact the Arts Commission or Council@redmond.gov.  The City should hold a Community meeting to discuss the art, design and staff's ideas of eclecticism.   



Source:  Design Review Board page

-- Bob Yoder, opinion