Planning 2021-03-25 Minutes - Commercial Storage Building Design Review

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BAR Public Hearing 3/25/21 Page 2 Brett McDonough, Developer for the applicant thanked Max Baker for providing a great overview of the project, and said he was great to work with as well of the whole Planning Division. Mr. McDonough said they have constructed 14-15 storage units in the Northwest and expressed the importance of storage units. He said the project will be fully automated with a security camera that will always be recording, as well as a gate access with a keypad. He said their goal is to provide a great experience for the storage unit renters. They will have approximately 800 units. They proposed removing an accessory structure, which will remove nine units. They also proposed striping the area and continue the 8 ft. fence from the back of the property around the corner of the property to screen items stored in the area, such as boats and RV parking. The applicant addressed questions from the BAR pertaining to what will be allowed to be stored in the outdoor storage area; time limit for outdoor storage; whether renters will need to disclose in their contract what they are storing; site being manned 24 hours a day; whether the boat/RV parking will be covered; visibility of loading doors from the street; and entrances and exits for the storage facility. Commissioner Martinez said that the applicant and staff should have a conversation regarding potentially relocating or screening the boat and RV storage due to visibility from the street. Commissioner Simmons concurred. Jeremy Larsen, Architect for the applicant responded to Commissioner Simmon's inquiry regarding loading doors being visible from the street. He said along the north side of the building there are exterior unit loading doors that will be visible from the street. Staff and the applicant addressed additional questions from the BAR. Commissioner Martinez inquired on contaminated soil on the site, the applicant said no contaminants were found during the environmental phase 1 report. Public Testimony There was no public testimony. Chair Strander closed the public hearing. Deliberations There were no deliberations. The BAR thanked staff and the applicant on a good job. Saying a storage unit is needed in Tukwila, and they're looking forward to the project. Motion Commissioner Mann moved to approve the Design Review for Case Number L20-0059 based on the findings and conclusions contained in the staff report, with one added condition; to remove the accessary structure as proposed during the meeting. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. Motion passed. Director's Report The DCD Director Jack Pace informed the BAR he was retiring and thanked them for their time and service. Adjourned: 7:30 pm Submitted by: Adopted: Wynetta Bivens Planning Commission Secretary 4/22/21 Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov