Chapter 3.30
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Sections:
3.30.010 Membership—Appointment—Compensation—Removal.
3.30.020 Qualifications.
3.30.030 Powers and duties.
3.30.040 Design guidelines adopted by reference.
3.30.050 Conflict of interest.
3.30.010 Membership—Appointment—Compensation—Removal.
The design review board shall be composed of seven appointed members. Members shall be appointed by a majority vote of the city council, without regard to political affiliation. The members of the DRB shall serve without compensation. Each member shall be appointed to a four-year term; provided, that as to the two positions added in 2003, one new member’s initial term shall expire March 31, 2005, and the other new member’s initial term shall expire March 31, 2007. Any vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacant position. When a member misses three or more consecutive meetings not excused by a majority vote of the DRB, the DRB will consider recommending removal of that member. The board shall recommend removal if the absences have negatively affected the board’s abilities to perform its duties. The recommendation will be forwarded to city council. Members finding themselves unable to attend regular meetings are expected to tender their resignations. A member may be removed by a majority vote of the city council. (Ord. 4409 § 2, 2013: Ord. 3901 § 1, 2003: Ord. 3683A § 1 (part), 1999)
3.30.020 Qualifications.
Members of the design review board shall include design professionals and building/construction experts, and residents of Kirkland capable of reading and understanding architectural plans and knowledgeable in matters of building and design. The board shall at all times have a majority composition of professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, urban design/planning, or similar disciplines. In selecting members, professionals who are residents and/or whose place of business is within Kirkland will be preferred. (Ord. 3683A § 1 (part), 1999)
3.30.030 Powers and duties.
The design review board shall have the responsibilities designated in the Zoning Code. In addition, the design review board shall perform such advisory functions related to design issues as designated by the city council. (Ord. 3683A § 1 (part), 1999)
3.30.040 Design guidelines adopted by reference.
The design review board in combination with the authority set forth in Chapter 142 KZC shall use the following design guidelines documents to review development permits:
(1) The document entitled “Design Guidelines for Pedestrian Oriented Business Districts” bearing the signatures of the mayor and the director of the department of planning and community development, dated August 3, 2004, and amended by Ordinance 4106, passed July 3, 2007, Ordinance 4636 to add Finn Hill Neighborhood Center design guidelines, passed January 26, 2018, Ordinance 4785, passed March 15, 2022, and by Ordinance 4803, passed June 28, 2022, is adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein. The city council shall consult with the planning commission prior to amending this document.
(2) The document entitled “Design Guidelines for NE 85th Street Station Subarea Plan” bearing the signatures of the mayor and the director of the department of planning and community development, dated June 28, 2022, is adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein. The city council shall consult with the planning commission prior to amending this document.
(3) The document entitled “Design Guidelines for the Totem Lake Business District” bearing the signatures of the mayor and the director of the department of planning and community development, dated June 6, 2006, and amended by Ordinance 4495, passed December 8, 2015, and Ordinance 4678, passed September 1, 2020, is adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein. The city council shall consult with the planning commission prior to amending this document.
(4) The document entitled “Kirkland Parkplace Mixed Use Development Master Plan and Design Guidelines” bearing the signatures of the mayor and the director of the department of planning and community development, dated February 17, 2015, and amended by Ordinance 4605, passed September 19, 2017, Ordinance 4677, passed January 15, 2019, and Ordinance 4711, passed December 10, 2019, is adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein. The city council shall consult with the planning commission prior to amending this document.
(5) The document entitled “Design Guidelines for the Yarrow Bay Business District” bearing the signatures of the mayor and the director of the department of planning and community development, dated November 15, 2011, is adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein. The city council shall consult with the planning commission prior to amending this document.
(6) The document entitled “Design Guidelines for Residential Development” bearing the signatures of the mayor and the director of the department of planning and community development, dated December 8, 2015, is adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein. The city council shall consult with the planning commission prior to amending this document. (Ord. 4812 § 1, 2022; Ord. 4803 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 4785 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 4678 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 4711 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 4677 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 4636 § 4, 2018; Ord. 4605 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 4496 § 3 (Exh. 4), 2015: Ord. 4495 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2015: Ord. 4475 § 1, 2015: Ord. 4332 § 1(A) (Exh. A), 2011: Ord. 4308 § 1, 2011: Ord. 4172 § 1, 2008: Ord. 4106 § 1, 2007; Ord. 4052 § 1, 2006: Ord. 4038 § 1, 2006: Ord. 4031 § 1, 2006)
3.30.050 Conflict of interest.
If a member of the design review board is an applicant or a paid or unpaid advocate, agent, or representative for an applicant on a design review application, the member shall not participate in a decision on that design review application. (Ord. 3683A § 1 (part), 1999)