Planning 2016-04-28 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET

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Woodspring Suites Public Hearing Design Review (L15 -0042) April 28, 2016 Page 21 The Luminaire Plan for the project includes pole- mounted lighting in parking lot areas, building- mounted lighting, and bollard lighting along the loop path on the west side of the site. The luminaire plan does not include the area of the site from the east side of the vehicular entrance to West Valley Highway. Lighting is required in this area, per 18.28.280, B, 1. a. and b., to increase safety and provide clear views both to and within the site. Additionally, the maximum height for pole- mounted lighting is 20 feet from grade to light source; in pedestrian plazas, walkways, and entry areas, the maximum height for pole- mounted lighting is 12 to 14 feet in height from grade to light source, per 18.28.280, B, 3. b. and c. The project is proposing to use parking lot lighting to illuminate the pedestrian walkway along the south property line. TMC 18.28.260 D, 5 Parking Lot Walkways requires walkways through parking areas to be clearly defined by pedestrian - scaled lighting with a maximum height of 15 feet. As a condition of approval, plans shall be revised as part of the construction permits to provide walkway lighting in all areas of the site, and to ensure the mounting height of pole- mounted parking lot lights is a maximum of 15 feet where they illuminate parking lot walkways and 20 feet in other parking areas, and a maximum of 12 to 14 feet in walkway and entry areas. 4. Southcenter Design Manual a. Site Design Elements The building is not required to be oriented to West Valley Highway and instead the site design has been organized around providing visual and pedestrian access to the Green River. A pedestrian connection from West Valley Highway to the Green River Trail is proposed along the southern side of the lot. Pedestrian amenities such as benches and shade trees are provided. Landscaping along the eastern boundary between these two properties also acts to screen the parking lot from the Nelsen Residence. Landscaping also acts to screen the parking lot from the shoreline and open space areas on the west side of the site. The wetland buffer mitigation plantings, interior parking lot landscaping, and bioretention storm drainage features have been incorporated as positive design elements, enhancing views of the river, complementing open space areas on the west side of the site, and helping to soften the paved areas of the parking lot. The refuse and disposal area is accessible and properly screened by an enclosure constructed of concrete block and metal to match the building. Rooftop mechanical equipment is proposed to be screened by the parapet wall. A split rail fence will separate the hotel development from the wetland buffer mitigation area on the east side of the site. The existing chain link fence located between the project site and the Ramada site will be removed where possible and screened by landscaping in areas where it will remain. The open space design exceeds the square footage requirements. Seating is provided per the requirements, located at the back of the building and along the loop path to provide views of the mitigation landscaping and the shoreline of the Green River. Staff will review details of the interpretive sign and whether or not architectural elements or equipment from the garage and stable structures can be incorporated as art elements within the open space areas of the site. 25