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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2014-03-27 Minutes - Board of Architectural Review - Tukwila Village Project Phase II City of Tukwila Planning Commission Board of Architectural Review(BAR) Meeting Minutes Date: March 27, 2014 Time: 6:30 PM Location: City Hall Council Chambers Present: Chair, Louise Strander; Commissioners Brooke Alford, Sharon Mann, Cassandra Hunter and Miguel Maestas Absent: Vice Chair, Mike Hansen and Commissioner, Thomas McLeod Staff: Nora Gierloff, Deputy Director; Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor; Moira Bradshaw, Senior Planner; and Wynetta Bivens, Planning Commission Secretary Minutes: Commissioner Maestas made a motion to approve the February 27, 2014 minutes. Commissioner Mann seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Chair Strander called the public hearing to order and swore in those wishing to testify. . At 6:30 PM Chair Stranderopened the public hearing CASE NUMBER: L13-0044 Design Review APPLICANT: Tukwila Village Associates, LLC REQUEST: Tukwila Village Project Phase 2 Descriptions: Two mixed use buildings (Building D and Building E) and site improvements including sidewalks, driveways, on-site parking, landscaping and refuse/recycling area. Building D - five floors of residential over one story + mezzanine of office/commercial service and parking uses; includes 78 parking stalls (49 in a garage and 29 on surface); 68 senior housing units and 14,150 square feet of commercial space. Building E - four floors of residential over one story + mezzanine of commercial/retail/office and parking uses; includes 122 parking stalls (103 in a garage and 19 on surface); 125 senior housing units and 3,200 square feet of commercial space. LOCATION: 1.94 acres on the south side of South 144th Street the east side of Tukwila International Boulevard. Moira Bradshaw , Senior Planner, Department of Community Development,asked the Commissioners the appearance of fairness questions. Commissioner Strander disclosed as a citizen she has attended community meetings where Tukwila Village has been the topic of discussion and she has been the recipient of emails that were sent to the community regarding the project. She stated she could be unbiased and fair. Commissioner Mann disclosed as the co-chair of the TIBAC group she has been Page 1 of 3 BAR Public Hearing Minutes March 27, 2014 interested in the development of the project but she has not been involved in any of the planning and stated she could be unbiased and fair. There were no objections to the Commissioners hearing the case. Ms. Bradshaw gave the presentation for staff. She provided a summary of the BAR’s role, and gave an overview of the review process. She noted as part of negotiations that an additional five feet in height is allowed for Building D, which is proposed to be 70 feet. She also went over the project statistics, discussed building design, the adjacent site, and the compatibility of Phase 1and Phase 2. Staff recommends approval with revised conditions, which were entered into the record as Attachment H. There were seven conditions recommended in the staff report, staff is recommending five conditions in the revised attachment. Ms. Bradshaw also addressed questions from the Commissioners. Brian Park , gave the presentation for the applicant, he discussed how parking for different phases was planned. He stated they exceeded the parking requirement in Phase 2 and that the extra parking stalls will be available to the other phases of the project. He noted that they do not expect to have any security issues. Mr. Park stated that the applicant concurs with staff, and the conditions are mostly acceptable. However, they think there are some excessive and micromanaged requests. Diana Keyes and Chris Peterson , for the applicant, went over general concepts of the building and exterior space, and answered questions. Commissioner Mann asked a number of questions and communicated a number of concerns. She expressed security concerns with the area along the south wall of Building E, the lack of visibility and low lighting attracting unwanted attention. The King County parking adjacent to the units on the east side is confusing and a potential parking management problem. She also stated that the pedestrian crossing of th S. 144 Street needed to be different from the mid-block crossings on Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB). She stated that “the in-pavement blinking lights do not work and overhead lighting is needed” and that she is looking for some improvements.” Commissioner Mann suggested that ‘TIB’ should be referred to as Tukwila International Boulevard in the documentation so it is portrayed in a softer manner, such as an avenue in the residential neighborhood. TESTIMONY: Pam Carter , citizen, testified in support of the project, stating she was excited to see phase 2. She also th complimented the applicant on the focal point at the corner of 144 International Boulevard (TIB) unlike the library that chose to ignore the corner Coletha Albert , citizen, testified in opposition of the plan for buildings D and E. She stated she wants to be able to walk in her neighborhood from TIB and to have a project in which they can be proud. She asked if they can do better. Bonnie Parrish , citizen, was in support of the project, and said that it works very well with Phase 1. She also commented on the applicant’s hard work on doing a good job of involving all of the members of the community. There was no further testimony. The public hearing was closed. Page 2 of 3 BAR Public Hearing Minutes March 27, 2014 The BAR deliberated. The Commission expressed their thanks to the applicant and staff and was in consensus that it was a great project. L13-0044 Design Review Commissioner Alford made a motion to approve Case Number with staff’s finding, recommendations and conditions as listed. L13-0044 Design Review Commissioner Mann amended the motion to approve Case Number with staff’s, finding, and recommendations with the five revised conditions per Attachment H, dated March 25, 2014. Commissioner Maestas seconded the motion. All were in favor. Director’s Report:  Nora Gierloff informed the Commissioners there will not be a worksession in April.  It was Commissioner Hunter’s last day on the Planning Commission Board. Nora Gierloff presented her with a plaque and thanked her for serving on the Planning Commission. Adjourned: 9:05 PM Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens Planning Commission Secretary Adopted: 04/24/14 Page 3 of 3