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

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Attachment F). These documents have been reviewed by the Public Works and Planning departments, as well as the City Attorney's Office. These documents shall be revised to reference BAR approval, and to include joint maintenance agreements for access road, utilities, and landscaping areas. Also, the legal descriptions under Exhibit A of the codes, covenants, and restrictions shall be added to the document, and reviewed administratively. Transportation, Parks, and Fire impact fees will apply to the future Building Permit(s). 5. The design, shape and orientation of the proposed lots are appropriate to the proposed use for which the lots are intended and are compatible with the area in which they are located. This is the first townhouse project to be reviewed and to undergo design review since townhouse development was allowed in Tukwila starting in March of 2008. The configuration of unit lots (the lot area corresponding to each townhouse unit) is appropriate for this development type. The lots are compatible with the area in which they are located; the addition of townhome development to the area will add to the diversity of housing types available. The scale of the development is most similar to the duplex and four -plex units located to the south of the project site; the buildings as proposed are in between the scale of the high density, large apartment complexes located to the east and the north of the project site and the single- family dwelling units located to the west. 6. The subdivision complies with the relevant requirements of the Tukwila Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances, and all other relevant local regulations. The project has been reviewed for compliance with the requirements of the Tukwila Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. Issues that will need to be addressed prior to final subdivision approval are listed under the "Conclusions" section below. 7. Appropriate provisions for maintenance of privately owned conznzon facilities have been made. The applicant has submitted a draft of the Codes, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC &Rs) for the Osterly Park Townhomes subdivision. These rules outline common responsibilities of owners and residents of property within the development for maintenance of common areas, including recreation spaces, parking areas, and the access drive, as well as how owners who share a common wall will coordinate to make repairs to their homes (i.e. roof repairs, painting, etc.) so that the aesthetic appearance and function of each building remains intact. Prior to final approval, the "Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Easements and Agreements for Osterly Park Townhomes" shall be revised to reference BAR approval, and to include joint maintenance agreements for access road, utilities, and landscaping areas. Also, the legal descriptions under Exhibit A of the codes, covenants, and restrictions shall be added to the document, and reviewed administratively. 8. The subdivision complies with RCW 58.17.110. Review of this project by multiple departments at the City of Tukwila, including Building, Community Development, Public Works, and Fire, and written findings based on the project review found here meet the requirements of RCW 58.17.110. According to plans submitted by the applicant, appropriate provisions have been made for the public health, safety, and general welfare, for recreation areas, and for infrastructure including access and JR Pa Lc 23 of 26 11/05/2009 H:ADcsiLn Rcvicw \Otitcrly Townhomcs \1.08-076 L08-079 Ostcrly Park Sub livision &DcsipRcvicw SR. loc 51