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  Will a two stall restroom be adequate to serve the public, particularly during large gatherings? Ms. Keys-The building is compliant with code requirements. o Commissioner Hansen commented he thinks the facilities are inadequate and in order to be successful it should be reviewed and accommodations made to service more people.  Is there a committed tenant for the café? Mr. Park stated they do not have a lease agreement but a potential tenant is actively involved in o the design programming of both the café and community space. The applicant proposed that the BAR approve their recommendations as follows: 1. Deny staff’s recommended condition regarding the existing green street light standards. Applicant would like the ability to negotiate lighting with the city staff. He is asking the recommendation be consistent for the Tukwila Village project and the King County Library System. 2. Make adjustments to the transitional area between the Library and the plaza. They are asking for the Commission to adopt the library’s architect’s landscape sketch and apply to both sites. 3. Tukwila Village is asking approval for their monument sign to be erected on the north side of the entrance and the Library’s on the south side. They are also asking that the setbacks on the sidewalk be identical on both sides. Chair McLeod asked the applicant to submit the requested recommendations to staff. Commissioner Hansen noted the first recommendation referenced Item 11, Bullet 1-2. The second recommendation referenced Item 13, Bullet 1. There was no public testimony. Chair McLeod recommended postponing deliberation of the Tukwila Village hearing to November 26, 2013. Chair McLeod closed the public hearing at 9:25 PM Staff requested the BAR make a motion to extend the meeting in order to hear case number L13-017, King County Library System. Commissioner Alford moved to extend the meeting past 9:30 PM to hear the King County Library Case. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Chair McLeod opened the public hearing for case number L13-017 at 9:30 PM. CASE NUMBER: L13-017 APPLICANT: Ryan Bussard, Perkins+Will for King County Library System REQUEST: New 10,000 square foot library with landscaping and pedestrian improvements LOCATION: 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard Chair McLeod called for a recess at 9:35 PM. Chair McLeod reconvened the public hearing at 9:40 PM. Chair McLeod swore in those wishing to testify. Moira Bradshaw , Senior Planner, Community Development Department asked each of the Planning Commissioners the appearance of fairness questions. Commissioners Strander and Mann both disclosed ex- parte communication. There weren’t any objections to the Planning Commissioners hearing the cases. Ms. Bradshaw gave the presentation for Staff. The project consists of the building and pedestrian access only. She stated the vehicular access and the parking for the property will be on the Tukwila Village site. There are no specific criteria other than what’s in the design manual. There was some negotiation with the City in terms of items Page 7 of 9