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

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Page 2 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 I. STAFF PRESENTATION Lindsay Brown , Assistant Planner, Department of Community Development, gave the presentation for staff utilizing a PowerPoint to give an overview of the proposed project for both Foster High School and the infants through kindergarten children (B2K) site. The proposal included review of the Conditional Use Permit, Variance application, and the Design Review application for landuse approval. The Conditional Use Permits and Variances are landuse approval processes and normally heard by the Hearing Examiner. However, there is a section in the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) that allows the applicant to request that all landuse permit processes be combined under one hearing of the highest body. Site characteristics and the proposal were described. Staff also gave an overview of the review criteria, highlighting concerns and recommended conditions of approval. Staff’s recommended conditions are listed in the staff report dated 6/22/17. Staff noted that John Owen, Consultant, Makers Design, did peer review for architectural design and helped with some recommendations to ensure the building designs for the schools are as compatible as possible. Staff said they did not receive sample materials for the netting, fencing, and benches proposed for the Foster site, so they recommended administrative review of those miscellaneous materials at the time of the building permit. The applicant applied for a sign variance to keep their electronic sign located in front of Foster. Also, since the application for sign variance was received later, the Hearing Examiner will hear it, later. Staff noted that they met with the school district prior to the hearing and agreed on some revisions to the recommended conditions listed in the staff report. Staff said that the applicant will walk through the changes they are requesting. Additionally, staff stated the Commission were provided an electronic and paper copy of a public comment received by email, dated June 15, 2017. II. APPLICANT’S PRESENTATION 1) Variance: Jeff Fenney , Project Manager, for the applicant, introduced their team. Mr. Fenney provided some background on the parking data, and said the reduction was a lot smaller than projected. He said, staff recommended they remove additional parking spaces to eliminate the netting, and that has been done. He said of the two peaks that have happened in the past to cause parking problems, the big one is gone (graduation will not be at Foster in the future) and they have enough parking to accommodate the other annual event. Mr. Fenney said they met with City staff today regarding the variance. They are requesting the 350-limit for special event permit be increased to 800, and they will make sure any vendors using the site are aware of the requirements. Edward Koltonayla, Consultant, Gibson Traffic, for the applicant, provided an overview on their proposed parking, and the estimated number of occupied parking spaces. He said the applicant is opposed to obtaining a special permit from the City for special events.