Planning 2013-11-14 Minutes - Board of Architectural Review - King County Library / Tukwila Village Phase I

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BAR Public Hearing Minutes November 14, 2013 There is a public right-of-way that provides legal access to the parking lot in the back of the Normandy Court Apartments. The City Council agreed to vacate the right-of-way with the condition that the apartment property owners will have legal access. Ms. Bradshaw provided a detailed overview of Phase I of the project, which consists of Building A, a mixed use building; Building C, a community building; and the community open space. Ms. Bradshaw stated it was important to review the site plan criteria of the overall concept in relationship to the street front, continuity of the buildings to the adjacent properties, and shared facilities. The City Council agreed to integrate the site even though the buildings would be developed in phases. ISSUES: 1. One of the criteria the applicant is required to meet is storm water retention. The storm water retention pipes for Phase I will be located under Building B, which is in Phase III. The applicant asked permission to get a partial foundation permit for Phase III in order to reinforce the soil due to poor soil condition before placing the storm water pipes. The soil will be reinforced with geo-piers, which are cavities that are two feet wide and twenty feet deep and are filled with compacted rock. 2. Staff suggested the applicant address Phase III pertaining to the view of Building C from Building B. The applicant proposed a landscape focal point on the east side of Building B and an art feature on the west side. 3. The applicant has provided a conceptual landscape design but has given a range of possible plantings in each category rather than specific choices. 4. The following criteria are important concerns:  Focal point designs, such as building corners  Perspectives on the ground as you enter the site; particularly community plaza  Lighting RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONDITIONS: The proposed project meets the requirements. Staff recommends approval of the project with thirteen conditions as listed in the November 6, 2013 staff report. QUESTIONS: Commissioner Alford  What is the process for the recommendations to be approved? Staff -Evaluate plan site and look for condition exceptions. o  Does staff recommend aprons for the sidewalk which is a raised sidewalk? Staff - Only at the entrance to the site. o Commissioner Mann  Will the building permit be delayed until a decision is made regarding the art design? Staff - A decision is not necessary on the art design prior to the issuance of the building permit. o  What type of heat/energy will be used to heat the units? Staff referred the question to the applicant. o  How many monument signs are allowed and where will the signs be located on the project? Staff - Four signs are allowed on the project. o  Can the parcels on the site be sold separately? Staff - The parcels could be sold separately but subject to overlapping of shared blanket o easements and agreements.  Will there be required covenants pertaining to the land? Staff suggested that she ask the applicant. o  Are festival banners allowed? Page 2 of 9