Planning 2012-09-27 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET

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illuminated signs, and aluminum doors and windows. To avoid monotony of design, the facade of the building is broken up by using different siding materials, but also by cantilevering certain areas of the building. Shopping The units will have easy access to shopping due to the proximity of the Safeway grocery store and the mall on the West side of 42nd Ave South. Southcenter Mall is a 10 minute drive away. Recreation Not counting the landscaped setback areas, the project has a proposed recreation area of ca. 1805 sq ft, of which 305 sq ft. are designated as a picnic area complete with picnic table and BBQ. Further 1190 sq. ft will consist of lawn and there will be 310 sq. ft. of community gardens, where residents will be able to grow vegetables and flowers for their own use. Further opportunities for recreational activity will be Crestview Park, which is a one minute walk from the property. Accessibility The proposed project is centrally located between Interstate 5, Highway 99, and Highway 518. All ramps can be reached from the property within minutes. The five corner junction of South 164th Street, 42nd Ave South and Military Road is an important focus point of this area and allow for an easy reach by car. The immediate area is served by Metro bus route 156. The Tukwila Light Rail station is 1 mile away. Design The proposed building is more than 100 feet away from the junction of Military Road /42nd Ave South 164th Street. The design of the proposed structure is of a traditional nature in order to fit into the neighborhood, which consists mainly of single family residence designed and built during 1940 -1960 The different color patterns of the building will help to differentiate between the commercial part of the building and the residential part. Lighting To provide a safe environment for tenants and visitors alike, proper illumination is essential. All walk and drive ways including the parking lot will be properly illuminated without creating glare, that would impact adjoining residences. The proposed light fixtures are mounted on the surface of the building under the awnings. The awnings not only prevent an uncontrolled dissemination of the light, but will also reflect the light downwards and out to illuminate the parking lot. The existing street light in front of the site, situated on the Southwest corner will provide adequate light at the street access level. Seattle City Light offered to install a second street light on the existing utility pole, which is situated on the Southeast corner of the site. I: