Senior Center / Community Center Challenged By "Critical Areas"

LAND-2021-00631, Redmond Senior and Community Center Description: The site is located within the Sammamish River stream buffer and Shoreline Environment. The Sammamish River requires a 150-foot stream buffer from the ordinary high-water mark, and the Shoreline Environment extends 200 feet from the ordinary high-water mark. These critical areas offer challenges in terms of site design, where the structure may not be located within 150-foot stream buffer. Structures located within the Shoreline Environment have a maximum height limit of 35 feet. The site design of RSCC navigates through these site constraints, where the western portion of the building is one story, and the eastern section of the building will stand at two stories.

The southerly Community Center includes a gym, weight room facilities, flexible workout room, locker rooms, and staff office space. 

Two pathways from the RSCC are proposed to provide access to the Sammamish River trail. A majority of the lawn will be retained and enhanced for events such as Rocking on the River to encourage residents to interact with more of their community. Additional open space is provided at the outdoor seating areas which act as outdoor extensions of the building. 

Design Review Board Report (not very exciting.)

excerpts and edits

Bob Yoder, 8/6/2021