File Numbers:
-  ZON07-00016 (Parkplace Comprehensive Plan Amendment)
-  DRC09-00002 ( Design Review)

The Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code updates for the Touchstone (Parkplace) project were approved by the City Council in December of 2008. A Master Plan and Design Guidelines for the Parkplace project were also adopted at that time. The 1.8 million square foot mixed use project is presently being reviewed by the Design Review Board. It includes 1.2 million square feet of office space and an additional 300,000 square feet of retail. Other uses include a hotel and athletic club.

The approved Master Plan has established the building and open space locations, access points and grid for the internal road system. The zoning specifies building heights, setbacks and other development parameters. The Design Review Board is now in the process of working with the applicant on the design of the buildings and open spaces. The approved Design Guidelines for Parkplace are being used by the Design Review Board to guide the process.

The City is also beginning a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to augment environmental work already done through the 2008 EIS process.

• The project is currently being reviewed by the DRB.  The DRB meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed project.  Letters or email messages are also encouraged.
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• If you have questions or input, contact Angela Ruggeri, Project Planner at (425) 587-3256 or at aruggeri@ci.kirkland.wa.us