Planning 2011-09-22 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET

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4. Miscellaneous Structures Staff's Response: The picnic areas, the fencing, and the lighting standards all conform to the design reviesw criteria. The colors for the two covered community spaces should use those colors submitted on the colors and materials board and referenced on Attachment G and H. The applicant will need to provide a light distribution plan to demonstrate no off -site glare spill over and that light levels provide adequate lighting for public safety. 3. Meets the acr litional criteria of TAIC 18.120.050('3. Staff's Response: The project meets all of the additional criteria of TMC 18. 120.050 0. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES 1. C'ornrnunitt' Image Goal 1.6 Staff s Response: This project meets all of the goals that describe "small town" character in the citv's Comprehensive Plan. The application of the design guidelines and the skill of the architect work together to realize the character desired in the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Housing Goals 3.2 and 3.4 Staffs Response: While not necessarily `affordable" by traditional income calculations, these homes will be less costly than larger new homes. The site amenities and design, the smaller size, and the shared maintenance will appeal to a segment of the population. 3. Residential Neighborhoods Goals 7.1 and 7. G Staffs Response: The project is designed for neighborhood interaction both on the site and with the surrounding neighborhood. Neighborhood interaction and the opportunities for on -site soli eillance increase safety through design. The application of the design guidelines, the involvement of an architect in the design of the project, and a landscape plan all help make the project compatible with the small -town character and the neighborhood design. EXCEPTIONS TO THE HOUSING OPTIONS ORDINANCE In order to meet the goals of the Housing Options Program, TMC 18. 120.010 states that there will be flexibility with regard to normally applicable requirements; specific incidences of where approval of the proposed design requires flexibility_ of existing codes is called out below: Increase the allowed home size above the 1,500 square foot limit to allow two homes at 1,508 square feet, four homes at 1,635 square feet and seven homes at 1,683 square feet as shoswn in Attaclmient B and C. RECOMMENDATIONS DESIGN REVIEW Staff recommends design reviesw approval of the Cottages at Riverton subject to the following conditions: Conditions: 1. The church shall have at least 42 parking stalls available at all times. 2. Applicant shall provide a lighting design plan that demonstrates that lighting does not spill over onto adjacent properties and is adequate for public safety. 3. The colors for the two covered community spaces shall use those colors submitted on the colors and materials board and referenced on Attachment G and H. 4. The path to the school on the church lot should be completed under Phase I and the curb, gutter, sidewalk, and landscaping in front of the church should be completed under Phase 11. 5. CC &R's must be approved by the Planning Department and the City before the issuance of the construction permit for the infrastructure. 6. The CC &R's need to be amended with the following to satisfy the intent of the Housing Options ordinance and the comments received during the project revieAV: a. Article 111, Section 2A (nesv): All structures, site design elements, landscaping and fixtures on the subject property are subject to City of Tukwila Design Reviesw decision approved under File L0_)8 -051 and subdivision approval under File U)8 -052. Any to the approved design is subject to revievw and approval by the City_ of Tukwila. b. Article 111, Section 6 (nesv): Garages and driveswaws are to be utilized for the storage of vehicles and are not to be used primarily as storage units. Stacy- MacGregor Page 14 of 19 09 142011 A Cottages at Riverton BAR Staff Repoitdoc 16H