Planning 2014-04-24 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET

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Each unit will have individual containers for trash and recycling. Staff recommends that the CCRs for the townhomes include language to require that trash and recycling containers for each unit must be stored in each unit's garage and brought to the street for pick up on trash day. The mailboxes for this project will be combined in a cluster with those of the Three Tree Townhomes and located in the same area as the existing mailbox at the southwestern area of the project site. The design of the mailboxes will be similar to the existing mailbox enclosure. 2. Building Design Site grading to bring the level of the project site down approximately four feet will increase the compatibility of the new three -story townhome structures with existing two -story multifamily development to the north. The architectural style of the new townhomes is consistent with that typical of Craftsman style residential development in Tukwila and the Pacific NW more broadly. Facade materials including wood siding and cultured stone are similar to those used at the Villages at South Station, the Three Tree Townhomes, and other residential development within the Thorndyke neighborhood. Building design includes vertical and horizontal modulation to break up the mass of each of the buildings. Windows with trim are proposed on all building elevations. Multi -pane windows are located on building elevations closer to the street. The east elevation of Unit 4 lacks the window pattern and could include more windows to match the design character of the rest of the development. Staff recommends a condition of approval to require additional windows on the second story of the east elevation of Unit 4. Staff shall take into consideration the floorplan of Unit 4 and the location of additional windows with respect to privacy. The arrangement of windows, horizontal modulation at the upper stories, location of balconies, different siding patterns, and color are used to express the individuality of each unit. Porch structures over building entrances and cultured stone are used to give design attention to the front entries of the individual townhome units. The color palette is intended to be a mix of gray -blue and brown hues. Staff recommends use of accent colors on the front doors to the townhome units to add variety to the color scheme of the development, and to provide a design element unique to each dwelling. Building- mounted lighting and an existing street light on Southcenter Blvd will provide illumination for the project. Proposed building- mounted lighting includes wall sconces in front entry and garage areas, and recessed can lighting at front entries and underneath building modulation areas over the garages. Staff recommends as a condition of approval that exterior lighting at front entries and within the courtyard area shall be on a common meter and a timer to provide uniform lighting levels within common areas at night. 3. Landscape and Site Treatment The plantings in the landscape design for the Boulevard Townhomes are arranged to focus attention to entrances to the project site and to the individual units, to soften the built environment, to reduce the appearance of paved area by adding greenery, and to provide for screening and separation. Trees, shrubs, and groundcover are clustered near the front of the end units facing Southcenter Blvd, leaving lawn area at the front to allow flexible use of this area by the townhome residents. Landscaping is designed within the shared courtyard to indicate unit entries and to soften the hardscape of the courtyard area. JR Page 13 of 15 04/16/2014 W: \Users \Jaimie\BOULEVARD TOWNHOMBS \SR L13 -0063 PL14 -001 BoulevardTownhomes 4- 13- 14.doc 17