Planning 2017-06-22 Minutes - Board of Architectural Review - Foster High School Expansion and Birth to Kindergarten

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Page 10 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 Commissioner Martinez said he agrees with Commissioner Mann. He said it was a well-thought-out process, and the design and concept of both facilities is excellent. He said he really likes the structure. He also said with proper guidance from staff the parking can be addressed in the permit process. Commissioner Alford said the B2K project is very exciting and it is a great asset for the community. She is looking forward to it coming to Tukwila. Commissioner Hansen said he is very appreciative of the project and it is what the community deserves and it will be first class when its’s done. He also said, he thinks we are all trying to get to the same place, and he is confident we will, and he knows that staff will do their job. Commissioner Maestas said this is a wonderful thing happening for the City of Tukwila and the school district students. He said investing in early childhood pays for itself and this facility is really going to help prepare the students. He said it will improve the high school facilities, and as a community and school district that has a higher poverty rate these facilities are so important. And the new programs being provided are incredibly wonderful, hopeful, and beautiful elements of education being offered to the kids in Tukwila. He also said it’s exciting to see this and he is happy and honored to see this, and the fact that voters have approved the funds to make this happen is a great thing. Commissioner Alford requested to walk through the revised language for the conditions. Staff noted the revised language proposed for the condition(s) for the Variance, Design Review, and the Conditional Use Permit as noted below. VII. MOTIONS: 1) Variance Condition #1 for Foster High – Revised language-add, “The number 350 can be adjusted by the Fire Marshall after one year.” Commissioner Mann made a motion to amend Condition #1 as noted above, based on the testimony provided at the public hearing for the proposed change. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. All were in favor. Commissioner Mann spoke in support of removing the landscaping to address the issue with what she called a misplaced sidewalk, for a safe route to school. Commissioner Hansen said he did not support removing the landscaping without notification to the surrounding residents, but he said he was supportive of doing everything they can for safety regarding the sidewalk issue. Commissioner Alford said she concurred with Commissioner Hansen, as well as Commissioner Martinez. Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve with the amended conditions Project Number L17-0014 based on findings and conclusions and conditions contained in the staff report prepared June 22, 2017 meeting. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All were in favor.