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Northeast Board Members

Peter Krech
Position: Community Representative
Term: First
Term expires: April 4, 2011
 
Peter Krech Design Review Board

Peter Krech has been a Seattle resident and practicing architectural designer at Callison Architecture for 12 years. He specializes in mixed-use, office, residential, retail and health care. He directs the design efforts of large teams of both architects and supporting consultants on national and international projects. Recent notable projects include three Amazon.com buildings in South Lake Union. He has served as a volunteer for the Seattle AIA honor Awards Committee. He is a member of the United States Green Building Council and the Urban Land Institute, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design and a Master of Architecture from the University of Minnesota.

 

Sue Jensen
Position: Design Professional Representative
Term: Second
Term expires: April 4, 2010
 


Sue is a landscape architect with a strong interest in open space, site and community design. Sue has over 25 years experience as a landscape architect on projects throughout the Northwest, and is currently working with the Community Planning division of Weber+Thompson, PLLC, with a focus on site design, sustainable development and project management. Ms. Jensen has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Washington. She participates in local community projects and continuing education events through Seattle Public Schools, ASLA and the Urban Land Institute.

 

Shawna Sherman
Position: Development Representative
Term: Second
Term expires: April 4, 2010
 

Shawna is Director of Community Outreach at the Seattle chapter of the Urban Land Institute. She was project manager at A.F. Evans Development, where she managed both the construction and renovation of multi-family projects in Puget Sound. She earned a certificate in Commercial Real Estate from the University of Washington and a BA from Wellesley College.

 

Tricia Reisenauer
Position: Local Residential Representative
Term: Second
Term expires: April 4, 2011
 

Tricia Reisenauer has 10 years of experience as an architect and is currently with LMN Architects, where she works on civic, cultural and commercial projects. Prior to LMN, Tricia worked for Mahlum Architects and TGB Architects, focusing on educational and religious buildings. She is a member of the AIA and a LEED accredited professional. She has also been active in the social justice community, volunteering for both Habitat for Humanity and serving on the board of her parish's social justice commission. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon.

 

Craig Parsons
Position: Local Business Representative
Term: Second
Term expires: April 4, 2011
 

Craig Parsons is a project manager for the Seneca Real Estate Group. His career has spanned both business and architecture. A licensed architect, he worked as a designer for ten years, including six managing his own architectural firm in Seattle, before turning to development and project management. He volunteers at the Ravenna Eckstein Community Center, helping plan playground improvements. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Arizona and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Washington.

 

Last Updated: April 1, 2009

Join the Design Review Board
In April 2010, the Mayor and City Council will appoint twelve new volunteer Design Review Board members to replace those retiring members whose terms are expiring. Applications are due December 10, 2009 for two-year terms that begin April 4, 2010. A list of the upcoming openings is in the appendix of the Design Review Board application.

Upcoming Project Reviews
Each of the seven Design Review Boards meets twice a month. See the upcoming schedule. 

Archive

Search the archive to find design proposals and reports of project reviews.

Design Guidelines

Thirty design review guidelines for multifamily and commercial buildings--along with neighborhood-specific supplements--form the backbone of the City's Design Review Program in Seattle's neighborhoods. Separate guidelines govern downtown development.

Gallery of Great Examples

5th and Bell
See the 5th and Bell project and other great examples of projects that were developed through the Design Review process.

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