Planning 2011-09-22 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET

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be developed as part of the cottage housing project. Two driveways onto North 14(0 Street will remain, one to access the church and the other to access the new development and the church. Surrounding Land Uses The project is in the Cascade View Neighborhood; this area was annexed into the City in 2(_)(_)(_). Militaiv Road and the frontage improvements along Militaiv Road define the west side of the property and are under the City of SeaTac's jurisdiction. To the northwest of the property- is a vetermaiv clinic with boarding facilities. Cascade View Elementaiv is directly north of the property_ The Riverton Crest Cemeteiy is to the east. South 140 Street defines the southern boundary. A walking path to the Cascade View Elementaiv School runs along the east side of the property-. PUBLIC COMMENTS Prior to the approval as a demonstration project, a public meeting was held on May 8 2007, to gather community input. The concerns included "appearance, maintenance of open space, lack of sidewalks, increased traffic, parking requirements, issues with the carriage house, control on converting to rental units, safety in the neighborhood and controlling the number of people in the units." The Citv_ of SeaTac commented and has jurisdiction over frontage improvements including access on Militai v Road. After the application for the Design Review was filed, a second connnunity meeting was held on Febnuaiv 4, 2009- The meeting ,vas well attended and many connnents were received during the public meeting. The concerns included traffic and access on 14(_) and Militai Road; potential storm drainage issues; maintenance and the role of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions versus code enforcement; design and appearance of the homes; noise from the adjacent veterinary clinic; and owner- occupied versus rental ratio. Three letters were received from the concerned citizens and are included as Attachment K. The applicant made design changes and has submitted CC &R's that address some of the comments received. The CC &R's are included as Attachment J. The proposed storm drainage design, frontage improvements, and off -site traffic impacts have been reviewed by the Public Works department and the proposal conforms to the city standards and will be discussed as part of this staff report. Civil plans prepared by Pace Engineering, dated June 2010, were also reviewed as part of the subdivision review process (File L0)8 -052). The concerns that are within the scope of the Design Review and the Preliminaiy Subdivision are addressed in this staff report. Other issues, such as noise and property maintenance, are subject to City Ordinances and are not specific to this project. King Count Metro and the City of SeaTac also provided written conmients -,yhich ,sere incorporated into the project. Their connuents are included in Attachment R. Permits from the City of SeaTac will be necessaiv for frontage and work within the right of way. Coordination with the City of SeaTac will continue during the construction phase. REPORT ORGANIZATION This staff report is divided into two sections. The first section covers the Design Review decision to be made by the Board of Architectural Review the second section covers the Subdivision Preliminaiy Plat decision to be made by the Planning Commission. Staffs conclusions and recommendations follow each section. SECTION ONE DESIGN REVIEW REVIEW CRITERIA Design Review approval is subject to the Housing Options Prograni Decision Criteria as set forth in TMC 18.120.050C, the Multi Family, Hotel and Motel Design Review Criteria, and the City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan. Below is the staff analysis and response. Stacy- MacGregor Pa 5 of 19 09 142011 H: a Cottages at Riverton BAR Staff Report.doc 7