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

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Page 11 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 2) Conditional Use Permit Condition #4 for B2K, revised language, “to ensure adequate emergency vehicle access at all times at B2K the area between the western edge of the turnaround and the on-site crosswalk located on the school campus shall be striped and signed as “No Parking” using standard signing and striping for fire lanes As part of the Traffic Management Plan a site circulation will be prepared and include provisions for informing parents where to park, where not to park, and how to circulate around the site during pick-up and drop-off times. Additionally, the south end of the parking lot shall be posted for “Staff Parking Only” to minimize queue and parking conflicts.” Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L17-0015, Conditional Use Permit with staff’s recommendations, based on findings and conclusions, and conditions in the staff report prepared for the June 22, 2017 meeting, and amended condition #4. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All were in favor. 3) Design Review The following conditions pertaining to Foster High School were read: Condition #3A – Revised language, “For the STEAM addition incorporate a reveal or indentation at least 5’7” wide by 2’ deep at the point where the STEAM addition connects to the academic wing.” Condition # 3B – Revised language, “It is not clear what the gray metal frame extending over the STEAM rooms accomplishes. Consider removing or reducing that element to make the two buildings more compatible, or at least make the new addition less prominent, or extend the parapet past the modulated north façade maintaining a uniform roof line. This option will visually “cap” the STEAM addition, further defining and distinguishing the addition from the dominant brick facades of the school.” th Condition # 3C – Revised language, “For the south façade facing S. 144 St. create a vertical setback notch or reveal, at least 10’wide by 1’2” deep between the existing and new building thus visually separating the two structures.” Staff and the applicant did not come to an agreement Condition #3D – , staff recommended deferring to the building permit stage. nd Condition #4 – Revised language – “Landscaping the planting strip between the bus loop and 42 Ave S. with landscaping appropriate to the location. The District shall coordinate with the Tukwila Police Department, choosing plant species consistent with crime prevention through environmental design principles and ensuring that landscaping does not interfere with security camera visibility.” Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L17-0013, Design Review Foster and B2K with staff’s recommendations, findings and conclusions in the staff report prepared for the June 22, 2017 meeting, and conditions, as amended. Commissioner Mann amended her motion to approve Case Number L17-0013, Design Review, Foster, with staff’s recommendations, based on findings and conclusions in the staff report prepared for the June 22, 2017 meeting. and conditions number 3A, 3B, 3C and, 4, as amended, Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All were in favor. The following conditions pertaining to B2K were read: