Planning 2012-03-22 Item 4 - Osterly Park Townhomes - Attachment C - Staff Report Dated 11/2/09

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these areas can be casually observed from adjacent townhouse units, and are separated from activity within the street by low shrubs and fences. 4. Miscellaneous Structures and Street Furniture Light fixtures proposed with the project include recessed lights within the side of the building, which will provide pathway lighting along the sidewalk, and street lamps which will provide lighting within the recreation areas and along the private access road. A draft lighting plan was submitted by the applicant that included lighting levels that are too bright for the project site. Staff recommends the revised plan be resubmitted and reviewed administratively as part of the Public Works construction permit, as a condition of approval of the design review application. The different types of fences for the project include a decorative fence at the entrances to the project along S 144 Street and 34 Ave S; a perimeter fence along all other property lines; 3 1 /2 foot tall wooden fences within front porch areas; and a short metal fence to separate the recreation areas from the private access road (similar in design to the decorative fence used at the project entrance). These fences are consistent with the other materials used for the buildings in the project, and are appropriate in design for the locations where they are proposed, and for their intended function. A sign permit shall be obtained for any signs at the entrance to the project, and shall be reviewed for compliance with the Tukwila Sign Code. Trash and recycling containers shall be kept inside the garages of the individual townhouse units, except of trash and recycling collection days, as specified in the codes, covenants, and restrictions for the project. Additionally, the meters and any other service equipment shall be screened by landscaping as a condition of approval of the design review. Benches and large decorative rocks are proposed within both recreation spaces. The benches proposed are made of metal and recycled plastic, and are a natural wood color consistent with the color palette used for the townhome buildings. The picnic table will also be made of materials and colors consistent with the architectural style of the development. RECOMMENDATIONS DESIGN REVIEW Staff recommends design review approval and special permission approval for landscape perimeter averaging for the Osterly Park Townhome project, subject to the following conditions: 1. Existing trees, including an 8" diameter Cedar and a 7" diameter Hemlock located on the north portion of the site (on tax lot 0040- 000088), and an Ash clump located in the southeastern comer of the site (on tax lot 0040- 000094) shall be retained unless there is conflict with location of proposed utilities. 2. A revised lighting plan shall be submitted as part of the Public Works construction permit showing lighting levels to meet City requirements. 3. The material used in areas shown as having patterned pavement shall be submitted as part of the Public Works construction permit, and reviewed administratively by the Community Development Director. 4. A sign permit shall be obtained for any signs at the entrance to the project, and shall be reviewed for compliance with the Tukwila Sign Code and for consistency with the architectural style of the development. 5. Screen individual meters, electrical boxes and similar equipment necessary for project infrastructure. This screening shall be reviewed and approved administratively as part of the review of the Public Works construction permit. JR Pa Lc 18 of 26 11/05/2009 4 6 HADcsip ReviewvOtiterly Townhome~vL08 -076 L08 -079 Osterly Park Sub livision &DcsipReview SR. loc