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BAR Public Hearing <br />9/24/20 <br />Page 3 <br />trees at full maturity on their own site 2) change the type of trees to ones that at full maturity would not <br />encroach over the property line 3) relocate the trees elsewhere on the site. She also requests the buffers be <br />more hedge like in nature opposed to the proposed. She stated that they respectfully ask for the noted <br />considerations. <br />Greg Zaputil, citizen, owner of the triplex and duplex located along the East property line of the proposed <br />project. He said he has lived on the site since 1978 when he developed and built the properties. He said he <br />wanted to clarify that there is no easement or utility easement for stormwater drainage between the duplex <br />and triplex. He said there is a contract for service with Bellevue Sewer District from when he built the <br />properties. He said he feels the applicant falsely claimed that they have stormwater access across the <br />supposed easement and that the lack of access should be corrected in the SEPA statement. And stated that <br />both the applicant and the City both have agreed with the fact, as proposed no easement exist. He said he <br />respectfully requests for the record, a correction to the City of Tukwila SEPA review reflecting the mistake, <br />and that he receives a copy for his record. Also, he said the dumpster waste enclosure location is extremely <br />problematic. And more work needs to be done by the applicant to relocate it away from the residential <br />properties. He said locating a dumpster 25 ft. from one's bedroom is disrespectful and noted there is one <br />much further away that is jarring when it is empty. He stated there are two union halls on his street that <br />generate lots of waste. He suggested relocating the dumpster in the middle of the lower medium parking lot. <br />He said it would be a benefit to the community and the applicant's employees if a sidewalk is constructed to <br />connect 52nd Ave. S. Also, he mentioned that an individual in a wheelchair navigates the hill. <br />Commissioner Strander inquired on safe routes to schools, staff stated if a residential project is <br />proposed the State law requires a safe route to school, but it does not necessarily need to be a sidewalk. <br />Jill McFarland, the Landscape Architect, for the applicant agreed to look for alternative landscaping <br />options for the East side of the property line that everyone can be happy with. Tom Rieger mentioned <br />they had considered a vinyl coated chain link fence with slats to help shield the lighting. <br />BAR Suggestions: <br />- Landscaping on the East side of the property trees be swapped out for a mix of trees that would <br />create fewer offsite impacts. <br />- A taller evergreen hedge to buffer lighting and noise. <br />- Figure out a way to connect sidewalks on 52nd and S 151st St in the future. <br />- Encouraged relocation of the trash enclosure. <br />There were no additional public comments. <br />Chair Watters closed the public hearing. <br />Deliberations <br />The BAR said that the project was a nice, improvement, an asset to the community, and a comprehensive <br />development. They said hopefully the issues could be resolved satisfactorily and thanked the applicant <br />and staff for a job well-done job. <br />Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov <br />