Planning 2017-06-22 Item 4 - Foster High School Expansion and Birth to Kindergarten - Attachment E: Design Review Staff Report for Original Foster High School (8/25/1989)

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STAFF REPORT to tl 8; '-SPE, 89 -7 -DR, 89 -1 -CUP: Planning Commission FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL Page 12 planted. Therefore, Condition 3f has been added. See Conditions 3a., 3b., 3c., 3d., 3e., and 3f. Generally, the provisions for pedestrian movement are excellent. The provi- sion of a public sidewalk on 42nd Avenue SE provides the general public as well as the students with needed pedestrian circulation. The staff feels that additional enhancement of the pedestrian facilities is warranted. See Condi- tions la and lb. 4. Building Design The applicant has presented plans for a high school complex which is a con- siderable improvement over the existing facility. The use of two structures housing the academic and activity centers allow for more architectural variety than a single structure. Both structures relate well to the wide pedestrian promenade which separates them. The peaked roof, the vaulted skylights over the interior walkways, and the fly loft portion of the auditorium (the space in a theater, above and behind the stage in which scenery is hung) provide addi- tional visual interest to the building. The proposed development plans did not show any provision for exterior trash receptacles so condition 5 has been added to the Recommendations section of this Staff report. RECOMMENDATIONS The Community Development staff recommends approval of the Design Review application subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for review and approval of the Community Development Department a revised site plan showing: a. An enhanced pedestrian crossing with a differentiated surface (raised pavement, contrasting material) at the north end of the bus load area (along 42nd Avenue SE) between the public sidewalk and the bus load area. b. An enhanced pedestrian. crossing with a differentiated surface (raised pavement, contrasting material) at either end of the pedestrian walkway (between the auditorium and the existing indoor swimming pool facility) in the eastern parking lot. 2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for review and approval of the Community Development Department a site lighting plan showing: 122