Planning 2014-02-27 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET

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DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA This project is subject to Board of Architectural (BAR) design approval under Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 18.22.070. The project is subject to design criteria included in Tukwila International Boulevard Design Manual, which is available on the city's website at http : / /www.tukwilawa.gov /dcd /apps /TI Design Manual.pdf. For the applicant's response to the criteria, see Attachment F. The manual is organized into four sections; covering Site Design, Building Design, Landscape Design and Signs. Within each section are a number of subject areas, covering such issues as pedestrian circulation, architectural relationships, planting design and sign placement. For each subject areas, there are one or more Design Criteria, which are general in nature. The Design Criteria explains requirements for development proposals. They are the decision criteria by which the Board of Architectural Review will decide whether to approve, condition or deny a project. The Design Guidelines, which augment each Design Criteria, provide guidance to the project applicant, to City Staff and to the BAR in determining whether the project meets the Design Criteria. I. SITE DESIGN A. Site Design Concept The building along with associated site improvements including parking, landscaping and utilities are proposed in the north east corner of the lot. Applicant is planning on creating a separate lot for the Autozone store and will apply for the plat prior to the issuance of the building permit. The site is laid out with two driveway accesses along the Tukwila International Boulevard. The third (northern most) driveway is proposed to be replaced by a new sidewalk. Applicant has stated that the two driveways are necessary for truck maneuverability. There is a landscape island that separates Tukwila International Blvd and the parallel parking along the existing store fronts. The island is proposed to be shortened in order to allow easier vehicle maneuvering. The sidewalk in the area of the proposed building will connect with the sidewalk along the existing storefronts to the south. Also, a sidewalk will be installed for the frontage of the property along S 148th St. B. Relationship to Street Front Twelve feet setback is required along Tukwila International Blvd. These requirements can be waived if they are approved as part of the overall design approval and pedestrian oriented space is provided. Per the Tukwila International Blvd Design Manual, the pedestrian oriented space is defined as "an area between a building and a public street that promotes visual and pedestrian access onto the site and that provides pedestrian - oriented amenities and landscaping that enhances the public's use of the space. A Page 3 of 11 7