Planning 2013-08-22 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET

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permeator is proposed at the southwestern corner of the fueling facility, in the area where the two new parking areas meet. Shrubs and trees within the new landscape area will help provide screening around the arid permeator. f)Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards, and all exposed accessories should be harmonious with building design; Lighting fixtures and accessories will match the design of existing fixtures and accessories on the fueling site. New signage proposed is not reviewed as part of this design review but instead will be reviewed under separate sign permit(s). g)Monotony of design in single or multiple buildings projects should be avoided. Variety of detail, form and siting should be used to provide visual interest. The addition is designed in the same style as the existing building, and will blend well with the original structure. Building components and proportions from the original building are maintained. The design of the new addition is consistent with the existing building, with the same materials used. 5. Miscellaneous Structures and Street Furniture. a)Miscellaneous structures and street furniture should be designed to be part of the architectural concept of design and landscape. Materials should be compatible with buildings, scale should be appropriate, colors should be in harmony with buildings and surroundings, and proportions should be to scale. The miscellaneous structures, including fueling dispensers, trash receptacles, and bollards, will match those already existing within the fueling facility, and are typical of the miscellaneous structures associated with gas stations. b)Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street furniture should meet the guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. Proposed lighting will match the existing fixtures, and is proposed to provide customers with adequate lighting levels underneath the canopy structure, as well as lighting for adequate visibility and security within areas where vehicles will be maneuvering on site. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES In addition to the specific criteria of the Board of Architectural Review, proposed development must show consistency with adopted plans and regulations (18.100.030 TMC.) Below are the specific policies from the adopted Comprehensive Plan that relate to the location of the proposal. Commercial Areas - Goal 1.7: "Commercial districts that are visually attractive and add value to the community, are visitor and pedestrian friendly, are designed with pride and constructed with quality workmanship, are secure and safe with adequate lighting and convenient access, are uncongested with smooth- flowing traffic patterns, are well-maintained with adequate streetscape landscaping, and are wholesome and in harmony with adjacent uses". 1.7.1Require design review for significant commercial development. 1.7.2Require sidewalks for all new construction and redevelopment. 1.7.3 Require adequate parking and lighting. This project is being presented to the Board of Architectural Review for review. Sidewalks along the site perimeter are preexisting. Six parking stalls are planned to be removed for expansion of the vehicle queuing area. Required parking for the optical facility is one space per 1,000 square feet of usable floor area. The gross square footage of the Costco Optical facility is approximately 38,000. After removal of the six parking spaces, there will be 134 spaces remaining on site will exceed code requirements after removal of the six spaces. The addition of fueling dispensers, expansion of the vehicle queuing area, and the addition of a landscape area to serve as a barrier between the fueling facility and the optical facility are expected to improve vehicular circulation on site. Site JR Page 8 of 11 08/14/2013 H:\Design Review\Costco Gas Station\SR_L13-038 Costco Fueiling Facility Expansion.docx 14