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6. Ahhrohriatehrovisions for maintenance 0fhrivatel1 otivnecl common tilcili ties have been 177a4 le.
<br />The applicant has submitted a draft of the Codes, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC &Rs) for the Riverton Cottages. These
<br />rules state the one of the duties of the board of directors is to "...provide for and supervise the care, upkeep and surveillance
<br />of the common areas, property and facilities." (Article V, Section 4d)
<br />7. The siibclivision complies ti !ith RC'W 58.17.110.
<br />Review of this project included review by multiple departments at the City of Tukwila, including Building, Community
<br />Development, Public Works, and Fire, and written findings based on the project review found here meet the requirements
<br />of RCW 58. 17.110 which states that the subdivisions will generally serve the public interest and specifically will consider
<br />open spaces, drainage kvays, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitaiv
<br />wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, and shall consider all other relevant facts,
<br />including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who only to and
<br />from school.
<br />The easement to formalize the walking path between South 140 Street and Cascade View Elementaiv needs to include that
<br />portion of the walking path that is on the church lot. This ill ensure that access to school via a safe route is provided for
<br />children within the cottage housing development and those from coming from around the neighborhood. OtheiNvise, the
<br />plans submitted by the applicant provide appropriate provisions for the public health, safety_ and general welfare, for
<br />recreation areas, and for infrastructure including access and utilities.
<br />CONCLUSIONS SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
<br />The following conclusions are numbered according to the Subdivision Preliminaiy Plat criteria:
<br />1. The project complies with the applicable goals and policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
<br />2. The project has been reviewed by the Public Works department to ensure that appropriate provisions, consistent with
<br />the city standards and plans, are included for water, storm drainage, erosion control, and sanitary sewage disposal.
<br />3. Proposed infrastructure, including access road, utilities, and frontage improvements have been reviewed by the Public
<br />Works, Planning, Building, and Fire department for consistency with current standards and plans. The final phasing plan
<br />will be reviewed as part of the Public Works permit to ensure compliance with TMC 17.14.()4().
<br />4. Appropriate provisions have been made for easements and for codes, covenants, and restrictions. Prior to the final
<br />subdivision approval, easements and the "Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Riverton Cottages"
<br />shall be revised to reflect the changes listed under Design Review Condition 46 above. The easement for the walking path
<br />to the elementaiv school shall cover the entire length from South 14( Street to the school including the portion that
<br />crosses the church lot.
<br />5. The design, shape and orientation of the proposed lots are appropriate for the proposed use of the site for a cottage
<br />housing development. The type of development and the site design is compatible with the area in which it is located. The
<br />proposed development is subject to design review approval (File L0_)8- 0561).
<br />6. The subdivision complies with the relevant zoning requirements of the LDR zone and the cottage ordinance; it has been
<br />reviewed for compliance with the subdivision code.
<br />7. The "Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions" includes provisions for use and maintenance of
<br />privately owned common facilities, including parks, playgrounds, open areas, and other common areas.
<br />8. The proposed subdivision is consistent with Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan, zoning and subdivision regulations, and
<br />other city plans. The subdivision as proposed will serve the public interest and will comply with RCW 58.17.110.
<br />RECOMMENDATION SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
<br />Staff recommends approval of the Subdivision Preliminaiy Plat application with the following conditions:
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