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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 91-15-SPE - CITY OF TUKWILA - INTERURBAN / FOSTORIA ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL PERMISSION91-15-spe city of tukwila interurban fostoria road and drainage improvements SPECIAL PERMISSION Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 July 25, 1991 developer would have to stop construction once the defined dry season was over. Staff stated that construction could continue if most of the mass excavation work were completed before the end of the dry season. This was only a recommendation by the soils engineer. Mr. Flesher closed the public hearing. MR. GOMEZ MOVED TO APPROVE PROJECT 88 -1 -SUB, BASED ON THE STAFF'S FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS. MR. KNUDSON SECONDED THE MOTION; MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 91- 15 -SPE: INTERURBAN/FOSTORIA ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Moira Bradshaw presented the staff report. She stated that this was a Shoreline Permit Application. However, the Shoreline Administrator (DCD Director) has authority to schedule a public hearing for Shoreline permits that he feels should have additional public review and comment, thus the reason for this public hearing. She went on to say that the project starts at the intersection of 42nd Ave. S. and proceeds south to 52nd Ave. S. Staff stated that there would be an improvement of the two -lane road to a four -lane road with a center turn lane, an additional signal installed at 48th Ave. S. and the 599 north bound off - ramp, street lights will be placed approximately every 200 feet, a 5 foot landscape strip and landscaping will be added. A couple other elements to the project will be the expansion of bio- filtration swales and storm drain lines. Mr. Malina asked if there would be some sort of a guard rail around the swale to prevent someone from driving into the swale at the end of the I -5 off -ramp. Staff stated that Public Works representatives would have to comment on that. She went on to note that there would also be three retaining walls constructed. All of the funding has been approved for the improvements and the project is ready to go to bid. Mr. Gomez asked if bus shelters would be put in. Staff stated that they were unaware of any shelters, however a number of bus stops will be available. Ross Earnst, Director of Public Works -City of Tukwila: He stated that there were currently no bus shelters on this route. He went on to say that there were two drainage systems, one for street drainage which is channeled through the drainage swales, and the other is a 66" pipe, which is an overflow or by -pass system for the storm flows from Fostoria. The drainage swales will be maintained by the City Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 July 25, 1991 of Tukwila even though they are located on State property. Mr. Malina asked how many street lights would be placed at 42nd and Interurban Ave. Staff stated there two lights per pole on each of the diagonal corners and then every 125 feet. They alternate along the street. Mr. Malina asked that Rick Beeler negotiate something with METRO so as to place additional bus shelters to encourage people to utilize the transit system. Mr. Flesher closed the Planning Commission public hearing. Jack Pace presented the Director's Report and asked the members when they would like to meet again. The.Commissioner's agreed to have a work session from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on August 22, 1991, followed by the public hearings or meetings. Mr. Pace also noted that the Commissioners had been handed a memorandum from Rick Beeler regarding the. Growth Management Act. Mr. Flesher adjourned the meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Sylvia Appleton, Recording Secty. Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 July 25, 1991 The Planning Commissioners had agreed by consensus at a previous meeting to leave the "Landscape Architect Required ", and "Minimum Landscaping Required - Coverage Standards" sections, page 26, as is in the draft. MR. KNUDSON MOVED TO CHANGE '1'HE SIZE OF THE PLANT MATERIAL IN SECTIONS MINIMUM LANDSCAPING REQUIRED -FRONT YARD AND SIDE YARDS, PAGE 26, FROM 5 GALLON AND 4 GALLON RESPECTIVELY TO 2 GALLON AT THE TIME OF PLANTING AND ELIMINATE THE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS. MR. MALINA SECONDED THE MOTION; MOTION PASSED WITH MR. FLESHER OPPOSED. Mr. Flesher closed the work session and adjourned the meeting for ten minutes. Mr. Flesher called the Planning Commission and Board of Architectural Review public hearings to order at 8:05 P.M. MR. KNUDSON MOVED TO APPROVE 1HE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1991 MEETING. MR. MALINA SECONDED THE MOTION; MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 89- 19 -DR: HARTUNG- TEMPERLINE WAREHOUSE Vernon Umetsu provided the staff report. He clarified that the correct file number for this case is 89- 18 -DR. Mr. Umetsu stated that this was a continuation of the B.A.R.'s initial review on February 22, 1990. At that time the Board approved the applicant's proposal for a 89,000 sq. ft. warehouse /commercial building, subject to later approval of colors once the building was constructed. At this time, the applicant is requesting approval of building colors and materials. Staff has concluded that the proposed building colors and materials do satisfy the Board of Architectural Review criteria, and recommends approval. Mr. Malina asked if the building to the immediate south of the site was a much more darker color. Staff indicated that it was a deeper blue. Al Croonquist, Architect for Hartung - Temperline, Stated that the new building colors and materials satisfy the concerns from the previous meeting on this proposal. Mr. Flesher closed the public hearing. CITY OF TUKWILA 6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 25, 1991 PHONE q (206) 433.1800 Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor Mr. Flesher called the work session to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present were Messrs. Flesher, Knudson, Malina, and Gomez. Mr. Haggerton was excused. Representing the staff were Jack Pace, Vernon Umetsu, Moira Bradshaw, Darren Wilson and Sylvia Appleton. Vernon Umetsu provided the background for the Multi - Family Design Standards. He noted that the Commission had left off on page 21; "Maximum Density (units per acre) section. The Planning Commissioners agreed by consensus to leave the "Maximum Density (units per acre) section, page 21 as is in the draft. Therefore an RMH zone will have a maximum density of 29.0 units per acre, etc., ,- With regard to the sections entitle5i' "Structure Type ", the Planning Commissioners agreed to remove the words, "No restriction". The Planning Commissioners/ agreed bk. consensus to leave the "Maximum Percent Development Area Coverage';- section, page \21 as is in the draft. The Planning Commissioners agreed by consensus to leave the "Maximum Height" section, page 21, as is in the draft The Planning Commissioners agreed by consensus to leave the "Minimum Building Setbacks (front, side, and rear)';'sections, page 21, as is in the draft. The Planning Commssion agreed by consensus to leave the "Maximum Building Length" section, page 22, as is in the draft. The Planning Commissioners agreed by consensus to leave the "Minimum Building Separation Between Structures ", page 25, as is in the draft. The Planning Commissioners agreed to table the following sections: "Vehicle Circulation & Parking Space Separation from Buildings ", ind "Common Walkway Separation from Buildings ". CITY OF TUKWILA 6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 HEARING DATE: Fn F, NUMBER: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: SEPA DETERMINATION: PLANNING STAFF ATTACHMENTS: STAFF REPORT TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION Prepared 15 July 1991 25 July 1991 PHONE p (206) 433.1800 91- 15 -SPE: Interurban Avenue street and storm drainage improvements City of Tukwila Public Works Department Public input on proposed street and drainage improvements. Interurban Avenue, generally from the intersection of 42nd Avenue south to 57th /52nd Avenue S. including 133rd Street from S. 134th Place S. Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance issued July 3, 1991 Moira Bradshaw A. Location map for road improvements B. Location map for drainage improvements C. Section location map D. Typical road section E. Typical road section F. Light standard elevation Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor Staff Report To 91- 15 -SPE: Interurban Ave. The Planning Commission Page 2 FINDINGS OF FACT VICINITY/SITE INFORMATION Project Description: The project includes a bridge removal and replacement with an arch culvert, widening to four lanes with a center turn lane, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, retaining walls, trees, shrubs and ground cover; street lights and intersection signals; bus stops and a shelter; biofiltration swales with underground storm drain pipes to outfall into Southgate Creek. Existing Development: The road is primarily two lanes with street lights and automobile signals and public signs. Surrounding Land Use: This section of road has on and off ramps for I -5 and SR- 599, industrial parks, gas stations, furniture retail, propane gas distributor and a Metro park and ride lot. Terrain: Flat with deep ditches along one side and elevated freeway along the other. Vegetation: Cottonwoods and freeway landscaping generally consisting of evergreens, scotch broom, grass and blackberries. Soils: 3 - 6 feet of silty and gravelly sand fill underlain by 2 to 15 feet of silts. These in turn are underlain by sandy soils and soft rock. Utilities: Seattle City Light has a 60 to 100 foot wide right -of -way that runs parallel to Interurban Avenue. and continues north and south of the project location. Public Facilities: The Auburn to Alki Green River trail will follow the river and link up to Interurban Avenue at 42nd Avenue and 57th Avenue. BACKGROUND Interurban Avenue is considered to be a unique and historical part of Tukwila's history. The authors of the Zoning Code thought it should receive special attention in order for its appearance to be upgraded and therefore created the Interurban Special Review District. A portion of the Interurban Avenue improvements have been installed south of 52nd/57th Avenue S. adjacent to and across from Foster Golf Course. A future phase, unscheduled at this time, will occur south of the golf course to Southcenter Staff Report To 91- 15 -SPE: Interurban Ave. The Planning Commission Page 3 Boulevard. This project requires a Shoreline Substantial Development permit that is decided by the "Planning Director ". It does not meet the definition of "development" and therefore does not require Board of Architectural Review approval. As allowed in TMC 18.44.100 Review of Application, the Planning Director feels there is sufficient reason to schedule a hearing before the Planning Commission for further public input and guidance. The Planning Commission is being asked to hear, transmit any additional public testimony and other input to the Director regarding the shoreline project. The Planning Director will then render a decision regarding the permit application (process of TMC 18.44.100). DECISION CRITERIA Shoreline Goals and Policies Interurban Avenue, and south of I -405 - West Valley Highway, follows the shoreline, from the E. Marginal Way S. bridge to the southern city limits. The river meanders northward through the city while the road heads linearly north and south, meeting -up occasionally with the shoreline and crossing over from the west bank to the east bank at 1-405. The Planning Director must review the proposal against the goals and policies of the Shoreline Plan upon which the following findings, conclusions and recommendations are made. GENERAL GOALS 1. Maintain a high quality environment along the shorelines of Tukwila. (page 4.1) 2 Protect against adverse effects against the public health, the land, its vegetation and wildlife and the waters and their aquatic life within Tukwila. (Page 4.1) 6. Preserve and protect fragile natural resources and culturally significant features. (Page 4.1) 7. Provide safe and reasonable access for the public to the shorelines. (page 4.1) The project will provide separated sidewalks along the east side of Interurban and on the south side of 133rd Street. There is only one sidewalk to which the project is able to connect and curb cuts have been provided at all curbed intersections except on the island at the southwest intersection of 42nd and Interurban. Staff Report To 91- 15 -SPE: Interurban Ave. The Planning Commission Page 4 8. Recognize, protec4 and improve aquatic habitats and spawning grounds of the Green River which are invaluable natural resources. (Page 4.1) 9. Recognize, protect and improve those wildlife habitats which are valuable natural resources of the State. (Page 4.1) The road widening will effect Southgate creek which is a tributary of the Green River. The road section is altered at the creek crossing with an arch culvert, a retaining wall and elimination of landscaping to minimize enclosure of the creek. The applicant will also improve the buffer area adjacent to the creek within the limits of the construction area and regrade the stream bed to allow for future fish passage. Coho salmon as well as stickleback use this section of creek. Public Access 2. Any modifications or extensions to existing development should be designed to allow public access. (page 4.4) A major element of the proposal is a six foot sidewalk and ten foot sidewalk where it will double for pedestrians and bicycles. The concrete sidewalk will end approximately 800 feet prior to the bridge sidewalk. The applicant proposes asphalt ramps transition to the sidewalks at either end. The sidewalks will link with the existing sidewalks at Gateway Drive and at the south end of the project. Circulation 1. Roadways adjacent to the shoreline should be designed primarily for slow - moving traffic that would provide for recreational activities. (page 4.4) 3. Public transportation should be designated to facilitate access to and along the shoreline. (page 4.4) Road channelization, Attachments C and D, show four lanes with a center turn lane that is generally about 60 feet in width. At certain points the center turn lane is stripped over to prevent turning movements. The widening of Interurban will facilitate the movement of traffic along the arterial. New signals will be installed at the SR -599 off ramp and the 48th Avenue intersection, which primarily will help entering traffic onto the Avenue but may also slow the speed of traffic along the road. Staff Report To 91- 15 -SPE: Interurban Ave. The Planning Commission Page 5 Shoreline Use Element 3. Aesthetic considerations should be encouraged when contemplating ..., redevelopment of existing facilities or for general enhancement of shoreline areas. (page 4.6) The project has a landscape design that includes a five foot wide planting strip between the sidewalk and roadway. The applicant proposes northern red oaks interspersed with kwanzan cherries and Otto luyken laurel and red lava rock as ground cover. According to the applicant the intent is to locate the smaller tree on either side of the street lights which are located along the Avenue. This plan however is often interrupted because of road signs or curb cuts and the varying locations of the street lights. Red oaks are fast growing when young and can grow to 80 feet high with 40 to 50 foot spreading branches and a round crown. It's deep roots and high - branching habit make it a good avenue tree. Kwanzan cherries have branches which grow stiffly upright, forming an inverted cone. They can grow to 30 feet high with a twenty foot spread. According to the City of Seattle Arborist, they have an aggressive root structure that would buckle the proposed sidewalks within 10 years. A biofiltration swale backed by a chain link fence is proposed at the bottom of the I -5 off ramp for the Interurban Exit into Tukwila. There are three proposed retaining walls. The most massive is the retaining wall underneath I -5 which is 24 feet in length and 13 feet in height. The retaining wall along 133rd street is 17 feet in length by eight feet in height. The wall which extends from 42nd Avenue south between SR 599 and Interurban is 35 feet in length and tapers in height from 4 feet to 9 feet. The street lights are 40 foot tall poles with Cobra heads, attachment E, and are used throughout the city and on freeways. CONCLUSIONS The road improvement project will have long term impact on the historic and visual image of Interurban Avenue, and the landscape treatment is a reflection of that importance. The proposed landscaping is disjointed and does not create a unified streetscape nor does it take advantage of all the landscaping opportunities. Necessary plan revisions can be accomplished through discussions with Public Works. The revisions Staff Report To The Planning Commission 91- 15 -SPE: Interurban Ave. Page 6 should create an image of a boulevard that is appealing, safe and user friendly. All testimony will be evaluated by the Planning Director in relation to the goals and policies of the Shoreline Plan and the success of the proposed project in meeting them. Because of the significant aesthetic image this street project will create, input from the Planning Commission and public is extemely valuable and appropriate. This is the community's street and should receive the community's scrutiny and input to the shoreline permit process. LOCATION MAP FOSTORIA / INTERURBAN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT ATTACHMENT B II�����ERIIIIII111� 1611116, S INN f1 S 124TH ST MEM Mal fMNI NOM IIIIII1111111111. N_ bei t■� • =El S 174TH ST 1 11► 11► Mum ings2tri - Vik H11 { {ii[ 1 r • • MKS 4 II W 177I►H Pt S 111 S 11 S 1P4ft S /7S1H Si \ S 117f11 9 �� Ir 1 .I g ir t \ \Q J s 13,1)1 !T S LEO SI H MENT C s 17siH' e ENTRANCO ENGINEERS. INC. P SIDE WALK 2-ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT CLASS 8 6 TREATED BASE 6 SIDE WALK 5' au, vva 2 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT CLASS B 6 TREATED BASE 12 2 12 R/w VARIES 60' TO 75' q. R/W 6.5' 5.5' EXISTING PAVEMENT VARIES SEE PLANS ROADWAY SECTION A APPROX. STA.92 +50 TO STA.103 +95 STA 111 +50 TO STA 118+00 R/W VARIES 50 TO 75' R/w 12 12.5' a 11.5' EXISTING PAVEMENT VARIES SEE PLANS ROADWAY SECTION B APPROX. STA.105 +55T0 STA.108 +75 N.T.S CITY Of TUKWILA. WASHINGTON 12 12 TrrrIur 1PRAN AVFNI IF 12 • 2 MINIMUM ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT CLASS 8 12 O.5\ 1 \ l NIX 2 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT CLASS 8 12' 0.5 • P * 6 FOOT SIDEWALK TO BE CONSTRUCTED FROM APPROX. SOUTH 133RD STA 27 +70 (RT) TO INTERURBAN AVE. STA 108 +75 (RT) ATTACHMENT D e • EITTRAtUCO ENGINEERS. INC. A 10' 2% - ar=v// 2 CONCRETE PAVEMENT CLASS 8 6 TREATED BASE 0.5 VARIES IT TO 17' 2 CONCRETE PAVEMENT CLASS 8 MINIMUM OVERLAY .5 II , II =27.5 VARIES ROADWAY EXISTING PAVEMENT ROADWAY SECTION C APPROX. STA.I20 +50 TO STA.I22 +50 N.T.S. I -5 OVERCROSSING R/W VARIES 7 TO 106 c. r "• �f� 2 ROADWAY SECTION D APPROX. STA.125 +60 TO STA.I30 +00 N.T.S. CITY OF TUKWIIA. WASHINGTON II VARIES >27.5 O STWG�AVE EN - - - - - - - - INTERURBAN AVENUE 2 MINIMUM ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT CLASS 8 VARIES 0 TO 10' - 0.5 S ATTACHMENT E typical luminaire poel detail luminaire detail street light standard mounting height