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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 90-07-DR - BON MARCHE - MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE90-07-dr 17000 southcenter parkway epic-14-90 bon marche distribution warehouse PRESTON THORGRIMSON SHIDLER GATES & ELLIS ATTORNEYS AT LAW ATTORNEYS AT LAW SEATTLE, WA (206) 673.7590 Columbia Cu. Far. (206) 621.7022 1it Internal* Fu: (206) 622.5110 HAND DELIVERED CITY o : I JKWILA PLANNING DEPT. September 26, 1990 Mr. Darren Wilson Assistant Planner Department of Community Development City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 SEP 26 1990 Re: The Bon Marche Distribution Dear Darren: Enclosed please find a revised Threshold Determination under SEPA for The Bon Marche Distribution Center. I have redrafted this in order to bring it into compliance with the terms of the Developer's Agreement that had been previously been executed by our client. The recent threshold determination which I have received from the City included some of the °boilerplate" provisions from the Developer's Agreement which did not apply to the SEPA determination. Therefore, those provisions have been deleted in this revised determination. The provisions of the enclosed determination are acceptable to The Bon Marche. I believe you will find them to be consistent with the Developer's Agreement and the discussions that Doug Chantry of The Bon Marche has had with the City Administration on these issues. Assuming that the revised determination will be acceptable to the City, please reissue the determination as soon as possible. Once it has been reissued by the City, the City may consider the appeal we filed by our letter dated June 28, 1990 to be withdrawn and this matter terminated. SPOKANE, WA (509) 6243100 Fu: (509)4560146 TACOMA, WA (206) 272.1500 Fax: (206)7/2 2913 ANCHORAGE, AK (907) 276.1969 Fax: (907) 276.1365 A PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Warehouse PORTLAND, OR (503) 210200 Fu: (503)2499065 1700 SECURITY PACIFIC PLAZA 777.108TH AVENUE N.E. BELLEVUE, WA 98004.5196 TELEPHONE: (206) 453 -0300 FACSIMILE: (206) 646-3081 WASHINGTON, DC (202) 6261700 Fax: (202)331.1024 DESIGN FEATURES DATE: 16 JUNE 1990 APPLICANT: Allied Stores Corporation FILE REFERENCE: EPIC- 14 -90, 90 -7 -DR DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL CITY OF TURWTILA REVISED MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE THE HON MARCHE DISTRIBUTION CENTER PROPOSAL: Construct a 31,780 square foot addition to the existing Hon Marche Distribution Warehouse. LOCATION: 17000 Southcenter Parkway, Section 26, Township 23, Range 4E. THRESHOLD DETERMINATION: This is a Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance The environmental analysis consisted of review of the Environmental Checklist dated 16 May 1990. The proposal involves an addition of 31,7800 square feet, to an existing warehouse of 343,500 square feet. The exterior facial will match the existing concept of the building. The parcel is zoned for C -M Industrial Park. This addition is consistent will . the surrounding usage. The Board of Architecture will review this project, which may add specific design improvements. The proposed addition shall comply to the standards set forth by B.A.R. (Board of Architectural Review) criteria. Mr. Darren Wilson September 26, 1990 Page 2 In the event that you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your cooperation. Enclosure cc: Doug Chantry (with enclosure) 1j1h0053 1b09 -26 -90 12095 -00014 c =, ely rs, endrickson BON MARCHE MDNS EPIC- 14 -90, 90 -7 -DR Page 2 PERMITS REQUIRED * Utility /Street Permits * Mechanical Permit * Building Permit CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Issuance of a Mitigated Determination of Non- Significance is appropriate since the environment review has been mitigated for this proposal. Staff's response to the Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance are the following: PUBLIC FACILITIES A. The Applicant shall provide Southcenter Parkway frontal sidewalk improvements per Sidewalk Ordinance - Side- walks /drainage /lightpoles /hydrants. Upon completion of the new sidewalk improvements and associated street improvements, utility relocations, etc. and approval of the same by the City (design and construction), the Applicant shall dedicate, assign and convey to the City, free from any lien or encumbrance, the improve- ments to be made. Also, at such time, the Applicant shall furnish to the City a bond or other suitable security in an amount approved by the Public Works Department of the City in a form approved by the City Attorney, guaranteeing the new sidewalks, etc. against any defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval and acceptance of the same by the City. B. The Applicant shall ensure that there will be a dedication from the north side of the Property for a 16 -foot wide strip of land for roadway and utility purposes from Southcenter Parkway to the radius of 58 Avenue South and the triangle at the southeast corner of Southcenter Parkway /South 168th Street pursuant to the Barghausen November 8, 1989 design which is attached hereto as Exhibit NB". Page 3 C. The Applicant shall provide a defined pedestrian walkway between the west face of building and South 168th /Southcenter Parkway intersection when South 168th Street is constructed. D. The Applicant will make a good faith and diligent effort to obtain an agreement with the J.C. Penney Company to provide for a consolidated single driveway serving the Property and the adjacent J.C. Penney property, which agreement if obtainable should include the following: (1) The design and construction of a consolidated driveway serving both the Applicant's property and the J.C. Penney property at a location such that it is aligned with the driveway to the west. (2) The costs attributable to the consolidated driveway between the Applicant and J.C. Penney shall be shared equally between the two companies. (3) In the event that the Applicant and J.C. Penney shall reach such an agreement, the City shall construct the driveway radius returns at Southcenter Parkway and the City shall design and construct a signal for the intersection of the consolidated driveway and Southcenter Parkway in order to reduce left turn conflicts, provide pedestrian crossing and reduce Southcenter Parkway driveway collisions. (4) The Applicant agrees to a consolidation of the driveways if and when J.C. Penney shall have this same requirement imposed upon it. E. No traffic analysis for increase of 30,000 foot building expansion and conclusion as needs and safety has been calculated: (1) (CH2M, Entranco, Chris Brown) traffic studies have identified needs. (2) 30,000 square feet of additional warehouse space generates less than 10 vehicles per day. F. The Applicant's 16 -foot dedication as set forth in paragraph 1.8 exceeds its "fair share° of contribution to South 168th Street from 58th Avenue to Southcenter Parkway. PRESTON THORGRIMSON SHIDLER GATES & ELLIS ATTORNEYS AT LAW ATTORNEYS AT LA W SEATTLE, WA (206) 623.7550 Columbia CU. Fu: (206) 623.7022 1st lots mac Fu: (206) 622.5110 Mr. L. Rick Beeler Planning Director City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Dear Rick: June 28, 1990 Re: Bon Marche Distribution File No. EPIC -14 -90 Center This letter is submitted in behalf of Allied Stores Corporation and The Bon, Inc., the tenant and applicant with regard to the proposed expansion of the Bon Marche Distribution Center building located at 17000 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila. Please accept this letter in behalf of the applicant as the applicant's comments to and appeal of the Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance ( "MDNS ") dated June 13, 1990. The MDNS was issued with regard to the applicant's proposal to construct a 31,700 square foot addition to the existing Distribution Center. The applicant's concerns relate to the purported mitigating conditions requiring the dedication and performance by the applicant of certain off site improvements in conjunction with the proposed addition. The mitigating conditions exceed that which is reasonably necessary to mitigate the impacts of the proposed addition and are therefore without legal justification. Our courts have determined standards which preclude unreasonable and unjustified exactions. The government's police power can be legitimately exercised "where the problem to be remedied by the exaction arises from the development under consideration, and the exaction is reasonable and for a legitimate public purpose. Unless these requirements are met, the exaction is an unconstitutional taking." Unlimited v. Kitsap County, 50 Wn.App. 723, 727 (1988). The existing Distribution Center includes approximately 500,000 square feet of space. The Center fronts upon Southcenter Parkway with the proposed S. 168th St. road adjacent to the north of the subject property. The 31,780 SPOKANE, WA (509) 624 -2100 Fu: (509) 456.0146 TACOMA, WA (206)212.1500 Fu: (206)212.2913 ANQ IORAGE, AK (907) 216.1969 Fu: (901)2164365 A PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION PORTLAND, OR (503) 225 -3200 Fu: (503)241.9055 1700 SECURITY PACIFIC PLAZA 777.108TI1 AVENUE N.E. BELLEVUE, WA 98004.5196 TELEPI IONE: (206) 453-0300 FACSIMILE: (206) 646-3081 I , �U i C r1 W JUN 281990 i CiTYM1 L' i rrT /a , ?LAN 1`'1! f)F? • WASHINGTON, DC (202) 625.1700 Fu: (202)331.1024 Mr. L. Rick Beeler June 28, 1990 Page 2 square foot addition is to be located at the rear (east) of the existing structure. The addition will include a staging area which is essentially workspace that will facilitate the inclusion of additional racks within the Distribution Center itself. At the present time, approximately nine delivery trucks per day enter and exit the site. As a result of the relatively small expansion, this may increase to approximately 12 trucks per day. The proposed MDNS makes no findings of impacts that will be created by the small addition. In fact, the impacts will be insignificant and will not result in any significant increase in transportation to the site. The proposed expansion will not create a need for additional vehicular /pedestrian improvements in the vicinity of the property. It is suggested that the need, if there is any, for the improvements enumerated in the MDNS are caused by other ongoing development in the area and not that proposed by the applicant in this case. The applicant's use will not benefit from any of the improvements referenced in the MDNS nor does the applicant's expansion create the need for such improvements. Therefore, there being no nexus between the proposed development and the mitigation measures set forth in the MDNS, the measures are without legal foundation and are beyond the authority of the lead agency. With respect to the specific mitigation measures, the applicant has the following concerns: 1. The requirement for dedication of 16 feet for S. 168th St. to the east property line of the subject property goes beyond what is necessary to provide access to 58th P1. More importantly, it has no relationship to the proposed expansion and the need for that right -of -way is not created by the applicant's proposed action. 2. Similarly, the development of a sidewalk from Southcenter Parkway to the west edge of the building is unrelated to the proposed expansion. The proposed expansion will not increase pedestrian usage in the area and the Distribution Center will receive no benefit from the inclusion of a sidewalk at the proposed location. It is submitted that the sidewalk will be more for the benefit of and the need, if any, is caused by other development action in the area. 3. The applicant is not the owner of the subject property. In the event that the Bon Distribution Center use is terminated in the future, the applicant may no longer have any legal interest in the property. It would therefore not be in a position to implement proposed condition 1j1h0086 km062890 Mr. L. Rick Beeler June 28, 1990 Page 3 number 3 relating to future improvements of 168th. Moreover, we are advised that the owner of the subject property objects to this condition and will not agree to it. Additionally, this condition does not specify whether all such improvements are to be for the entire right -of -way or . limited to the half of the right -of -way upon which the subject property abuts. In either case, however, the need, if any, for those future improvements are certainly not caused by this relatively small expansion and do not in any way amount to mitigation of impacts created by this proposal. 4. While the applicant is willing to enter into a discussion with Pennys for a coordinated access in the future, it should be permitted to do so on a voluntary basis, not as a mitigating condition based upon this proposal. The joint access with Pennys would be on the west side of the property, whereas the proposed expansion is on the far eastern end of the property, approximately 1,300 feet away from the projected joint access. Once again, there is no relationship, or nexus, between the proposed expansion and the desire of the City for a joint access. Again, it should be emphasized that the applicant is nonetheless willing to pursue this since it is a desirable goal. However, there is no legal basis for requiring the applicant to do it as part of this proposed expansion. In summary, it is respectfully requested that . the lead agency take into account the applicant's comments with respect to the subject MDNS. In the event that the MDNS is not substantially modified in a manner consistent with the points raised by the applicant, it is requested that this letter be considered the applicant's appeal of the MDNS and an appeal hearing scheduled at the earliest opportunity. Thank you for your consideration of the foregoing concerns. PRESTON THORG•IMSON SHIDLER AT S & By cc: Thomas P. Harville, The Bon the Doug Chantry, The Bon Marche Ron Cameron, Dept. of Public Works hn L. Hendrickson City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 (206) 433 -1800 Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor NOTICE OF DECISION FILE NUMBER: 90 -7 -DR APPLICANT: Allied Stores Corporation REQUEST: Construct a 31,780 square foot addition to existing Bon Marche Distribution Warehouse. LOCATION: 17000 Southcenter Parkway Tukwila, Wa. 98188 The Planning Commission conducted a review of the above request on July 5, 1990, approved the request with conditions / recommendation in the staff report. The Commission adopted the findings and conclusions contained in the staff report. Dated June 20, 1990. Any party aggrieved by this decision may appeal the decision to the City Council by filing an appeal in writing with the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the above date and shall state the reasons for the appeal. 1D.CC NAME: Darren Wilson TITLE: Assistant Planner DATE: July 6, 1990 HEARING DATE: FILE NUMBER: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: ACREAGE: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING DISTRICT: SEPA DETERMINATION: ATTACHMENTS: City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 (206) 433 -1800 Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Prepared June 20, 1990 June 28, 1990 90 -7 -DR Allied Stores Corporation Construct a 31,780 square foot addition to existing Bon Marche Distribution Warehouse 17000 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, Wa. Commercial C -M Industrial Park MDNS Issued June 13, 1990 A. Proposed S. 168th Street road design B. Site Plan W /Cross Sections and Landscaping C. North, South and East Elevations D. Color Sample Board submitted at Public Hearing. BACKGROUND 90 -7 -DR Bon Marche, page 2 VICINITY /SITE INFORMATION FINDINGS 1. Project Description: Construct a 31,780 square foot addition to the existing Bon Marche Distribution Warehouse. 2. Existing Development: The existing Bon Marche Distribution Warehouse has an area of 343,500 square feet. After the addition this building will have a total of 375,280 square feet on a lot size of 850,800 square feet. 3. Surrounding Land Use: The Bon warehouse borders Tukwila Pond on the north side of the property, with J.C. Penney on the south side. The northwest corner consists of a strip mall. The City has required the property owners in the adjacent areas to participate in the development of South 168th Street. Coordinating the improvement has occurred with recent development of Tukwila Pond, the expansion of the Bon Marche Warehouse and Bob Schofield's development adjacent to Southcenter Parkway. A Mitigated SEPA determination was issued June 13, 1990. The mitigated conditions are listed below: 1. Dedicate 16 -foot right -of -way (South 168th) dedicate per 8 November 1989 Barghausen design from Southcenter Parkway extended to the east property line. 2. Obligate development to South 168th Street future southside sidewalk (South 168th from Southcenter Parkway to west edge of building) at time of and with South 168th Street construction. 3. Provide future 168th vehicle /pedestrian improvements from 58th Avenue South to east property line with future conversion of warehouse to other side. 90 -7 -DR Bon Marche, page 3 4. The Bon Marche will investigate Bon Marche /J.C.Penney driveways being consolidated to single driveway per the following conditions: DECISION CRITERIA Board review criteria are shown below in bold, along with a staff discussion of relevant facts. Board review criteria are shown below in bold, along with a staff discussion of relevant facts. 18.60.050: General Review Criteria. (1) Relationship of Structure to Site. a. The site should be planned to accomplish a desirable transition with streetscape and to provide for adequate landscaping and pedestrian movements b. Parking and service areas should be located, designed and screened to moderate the visual impact of large paved areas. c. The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to the site. APPLICANT'S RESPONSE " The proposed addition is not visible from the street, pedestrian access will not be allowed. The proposed addition will reduce the amount of paved areas. Existing parking features landscape buffer ". STAFF'S RESPONSE The landscape area along Southcenter Parking has grouping of shrubs /trees with expansive areas of beauty bark. The site has a large existing parking lot that fronts onto Southcenter Parkway. Staff has recommended additional shrubs and street trees be inserted along the street frontage of Southcenter Parkway. Since Public Works will require sidewalks, upgrading the existing landscaping is within reason. This will provide a smoother transition for Southcenter Parkway and the entrance to the Bon warehouse, and improve visual quality of the site. The proposed addition on eastern rear portion the property will reduce the pavement area by 31,780 square feet. The company will use the remaining portions as storage for the 45 -50 -foot trailers and create 32 new parking stalls. Staff has recommended a complete upgrade of existing landscaping along the rear chain link fence. 90 -7 -DR Bon Marche, page 4 (2) Relationship of Structure and Site to Adjoining Area. a. Harmony of texture, lines and masses is encouraged. b. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be provided. c. Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the established neighborhood character. d. Compatibility of vehicular pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terms of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged. e. Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be encouraged. APPLICANT'S RESPONSE "Character of the area is office park, strip mall retail and warehouse. Existing vehicular /pedestrian patterns not altered as a result of the proposed addition. Existing vehicular on- site /street interface will not be altered as a result of this addition." STAFF'S RESPONSE In discussion with the applicant, they have agreed to upgrade existing landscaping. The modification will occur along Southcenter Parkway street frontage and the easterly rear portion of the property in conjunction with the new construction. The improvement to landscaping adjacent to South 168th Street will be done at the time the road is constructed. (3) Landscaping and Site Treatment a. Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they should be recognized, preserved and enhanced. b. Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces and other paved areas should promote safety and provide an inviting and stable appearance. c. Landscape treatment should enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and important axis, and provide shade. d. In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic, mitigating steps should be taken. e. Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees or shrubs in paved areas is encouraged. f. Screening of service yards, and other places which tend to be unsightly, should be accomplished by use of walls, fencing, planting or combination. g. In areas where general planting will not prosper, other materials such as fences, walls and pavings of wood, brick, stone or gravel may be used. 90 -7 -DR Bon Marche, page 5 APPLICANT'S RESPONSE STAFF'S RESPONSE h. Exterior lighting, when used, should enhance the building design and the adjoining landscape. Lighting standards and fixtures should be of a design and size compatible with the building and adjacent area. Lighting should be shielded, and restrained in design. Excessive brightness and brilliant colors should be avoided. " We will comply (to the extent we provide new walks, parking spaces, etc. The proposed addition is sited in what is now an under - utilized truck turnaround area. New landscaping is not planned (the existing building is well landscaped at areas of public view) ". "Since the proposed addition will function as an enlarged shipping /staging area, truck access will be required and the site (much of which is paved) will remain as is to facilitate this function. Site lighting for this proposed addition will be limited to building mounted yard lights and loading area canopy lighting similar to existing facility ". The existing landscaping is nonconforming. As noted earlier, since the application submittal, the applicant has agreed to improve the landscape around the site. In addition the applicant has agreed to redesign the northeast corner parking /storage area to meet fire code standards. The parking stalls are located in the turning area radius for emergency vehicles. Landscaping in this area will need to be added to the landscape plan. The applicant has not indicated any additional site lighting for the proposed addition. It appears the existing lighting is limited on the north side of the building. 90 -7 -DR Bon Marche, page 6 (4) Building Design a. Architectural style is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on quality of its design and relationship to its surroundings. b. Buildings should be to appropriate scale and in harmony with permanent neighboring developments. c. Building components- such as windows, doors, eaves, and parapets should have good proportions and relationship to one another. Building components and ancillary parts shall be consistent with anticipated life of the structure. d. Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. e. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings should be screened from view. f. Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards, and all exposed accessories should be harmonious with building design. 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. APPLICANT'S RESPONSE " The proposed addition will match the existing structure in height and character. Due to the utilitarian nature of the existing building (i.e. distribution warehouse), building elements will be of simple nature. Building systems (mechanical /electrical, etc.) will be extensions of systems in the existing buildings. Exterior lighting in connection with the proposed addition will be as indicated." APPLICANT'S RESPONSE (5) Miscellaneous Structures and Street Furniture " There are no miscellaneous structures or street furniture planned in relation to this proposed addition ". 90 -7 -DR Bon Marche, page 7 CONCLUSIONS 1. The architecture design is in harmony with the existing building. 2. The applicant will need to submit a revised parking plan for the northeast corner of the property. 3. The parking lot plan needs to be revised in these areas: a. Restriping of the parking stalls. b. Redesign the parking layout on the Northeast corner for proper emergency vehicular access. 4. Based upon the applicant submittal, the existing landscape plan needs to be revised for areas along Southcenter Parkway, rear yard and North side yard along what will be 168th Street. RECOMMENDATIONS The Planning Staff recommends approval with the conditions: 1. Revise the landscape plan to address the following: a. Add trees, low shrubs and ground cover along Southcenter Parkway. b. Add trees and screening shrubs easter (rear) property line. c. Add trees and ground cover upon completion of S. 168th Street. Revise the parking lot plan to address the following a. Restriping of the parking stalls b. Redesign the parking layout on the Northeast corner for proper emergency vehicular access. WARE HOUSE ADDITION SITE PLAN EXISTING SITE SECTION SITE AND ROOF PLAN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT THE BON MARCHE DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE ADDITION CANOPY W/RGCG55CD LIC*175 EAST ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION KNOCK OUT NORTH ELEVATION DESIGN DEVELOPAENT THE BON MARCHE DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE ADDITION THE BON MARCHE DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE ADDITION ALLIED STORES CORPORATION INDEX OF DRAWINGS T-1 TITLE SHEET, CODE SUMMARY. STANDARD RESERVATIONS S SYMBOLS C-1 SITE PLAN. ROOF PLAN. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, U ILRES & SITE DETAILS S. slactezuRAE4oecoss, ELEVATIONS, EYE -I M VICINITY MAP CODE ANALYSIS BON MARCHE DISTRIBUTION CENTER ADDTITON TUKWILA, WASHINGTON DESIGN DEVELOPMENT WAC 197 -11 -970 Proponent ALLIED STORES CORPORATION Responsible Official Rick Beeler Address 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tuk Date .l /3 /P FM.DNS MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of Proposal CONSTRUCT A 31, 700 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE EXISTING BON MARCHE DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE. Location of Proposal, including street address, if any 17000 SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY TUKWILA, WA. SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 23, R4E Lead Agency: City of Tukwila File No. EPIC -14 -90 The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. 0 There is no comment period for this DNS 3 This DNS is issued under 197 -11- 340(2). Comments must be submitted by 29 JUNE 1990 . The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below. Position /Title Planning Director Phone 433 -1846 Signature "IFF 188 You may appeal this determination to the City Clerk at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 no later than 10 days from the above date by written appeal st the basis of the appeal for specific factual objections. You may be required t, hear some of the expenses for an appeal. Copies of the 1. •edures for SEPA appeals are available with the City Clerk and Planning Departm. t. PROPOSAL: LOCATION: APPLICANT: CITY OF TUKWILA MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE THE BON MARCHE DISTRIBUTION CENTER DATE: 12 JUNE 1990 Construct a 31,780 square foot addition to the existing Bon Marche Distribution Warehouse. 17000 Southcenter Parkway, Section 26, Township 23, Range 4E. Allied Stores Corporation FILE REFERENCE: EPIC- 14 -90, 90 -7 -DR DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL THRESHOLD DETERMINATION: This is a Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance The environmental analysis consisted of review of the Environmental Checklist dated 16 May 1990. The proposal involves an addition of 31,7800 square feet, to an existing warehouse of 343,500 square feet. The exterior facial will match the existing concept of the building. The parcel is zoned for C -M Industrial Park. This addition is consistent will the surrounding usage. The Board of Architecture will review this project, which may add specific design improvements. DESIGN FEATURES The proposed addition shall comply to the standards set forth by B.A.R. (Board of Architectural Review) criteria. PUBLIC FACILITIES PERMITS REQUIRED * Utility /Street permits * Mechanical Permit * Building permit CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS BON MARCHE Page 2 MDNS EPIC- 14 -90, 90 -7 -DR Issuance of a Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance is appropriate since the environment review have been mitigated for this proposal. Staff's response to the Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance are the following: 1. Dedicate 16 -foot right -of -way (South 168th) dedicate per 8 November 1989 Barghausen design from Southcenter Parkway extended to the east property line. 2. Obligate development to South 168th Street future southside sidewalk (South 168th from Southcenter Parkway to west edge of building) at time of and with South 168th Street construction. 3. Provide future 168th vehicle /pedestrian improvements from 58th Avenue South to east property line with future conversion of warehouse to other use. 4. The Bon Marche will investigate Bon Marche /J.C. Penney driveways being consolidated to single driveway per the following conditions: BON MARCHE MDNS EPIC-14-90, 90 -7 -DR Page 3 A. Design and construct east leg (consolidated driveway intersection with Southcenter Parkway) by Bon Marche /J.C. Penney if agreement is reached for consolidation. B. City designs /constructs signal for intersection of consolidated driveway and Southcenter Parkway (to reduce left turn conflicts, provide pedestrian crossing, reduce Southcenter Parkway driveway collisions). C. To align with driveway on west side. D. The Bon Marche agrees to consolidate when J.C. Penney has same requirement. 5. No traffic analysis for + 30K foot expansion and conclusion as needs and safety has been calculated: A. (CH2M, Entranco, Chris Brown) traffic studies has identified problems. B. + 30K generates less than 100 vehicles per day 6. The Bon Marche's 16 -foot dedication exceeds "fair share" contribution to South 168th (58th to Southcenter Parkway). 1. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR PROPOSAL: Construct a 31,780 square foot addition to the existing Bon Marche' Distribution Warehouse 2. PROJECT LOCATION: (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block, and subdivision; or tax lot number, access street, and nearest intersection) 17000 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, Washington 98188 NW of SW & Quarter: NE of SW Section: 26 Township: 23N Range: 4E (WM) (This information may be found on your tax statement.) O 3. APPLICANT :* Signature: 4. PROPERTY Name: OWNER DESKS* REVIEW APPLICATION Name: Allied Stores Corporation Address: P.O. Box 12510, Seattle, WA 98111• Phone: 344 -7080 Walte x Ec ne er i * The applicant is the person whom the staff will contact regarding the application, and to whom all notices and reports shall be sent, unless otherwise stipulated by applicant. Address: AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP Date: 5/17/90 Tukwila Warehousing Services Corporation 17000 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA 98188 • 206/575 -2344 Phone: I /WE,[signature(s)],�r��, President swear that I/w are ner(s con ract purchaser(si of thR property involved in his application and that the foregoing statements and answers contained in this application are true and correct to the best of my /our knowledge and belief. Date: 5/17/90 The following criteria will be used by the BAR in its decision - making on your, proposed project. Please carefully review the criteria, respond to each cri- terion (if appropriate), and describe how your plans and elevations meet the criteria. If the space provided for response is insufficient, use extra space on last page or use blank paper to complete response and attach to this form. 5. RELATIONSHIP OF STRUCTURE TO SITE A. The site should be planned to accc.mplish a desirable transition with the streetscape and to provide for adequate landscaping, and pedestrian movement. B. Parking and service areas should be located, designed, and screened to moderate the visual impact of large paved areas. C. The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to it site. RESPONSE: A_The proposed addition is not visible from the street; pedestrian access will not be allowed. B. The proposed addition will reduce the amount of paved areas. Existing parking features landscape buffers. C. The proposed addition will match the existing in height. 6. RELATIONSHIP OF STRUCTURE AND SITE TO ADJOINING AREA A. Harmony in texture, lines, and masses is encouraged. B. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be provided. C. Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the estab- lished neighborhood character. D. Compatibility of vehicular pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terms of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged. E. Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be encouraged. RESPONSE: A. Charartpr of the area is office park, strip mall retail and warehouses. B. Building facade /parking area fronting Southcenter Parkway is well landscaped with mature planting. Area of proposed addition is currently paved drive and will remain such when addition is completed. Area adjacent to property line near addition will remain natural landscaping. C. Not applicable. ( L..SIGN REVIEW APPLICATION Page 2 D. Existing vehicular /pedestrian patterns not altered as a result of the proposed addition. E. Existing,vehicular on- site /street interface will not be altered as a result of this addition. • 7. LANDSCAPE AND SITE TREATMENT A. Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they should be recognized and preserved and enhanced. B. Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces, and other paved areas should promote safety and provide an inviting and stable appearance. C. Landscape treatment should enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and important axis, and provide shade. D. In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic, mitigating steps should be taken. E. Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees or shrubs in paved areas is encouraged. F. Screening of service yards, and other places which tend to be un- sightly, should be accomplished by use of walls, fencing, planting or combinations of these. Screening should be effective in winter and summer. DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION Page 3 G. In areas where general planting will not prosper, other materials such • as fences, walls, and pavings of wood, brick, stone, or gravel may be used. H. Exterior lighting, when used, should enhance the building design and the adjoining landscape. Lighting standards and fixtures should be of a design and size compatible with the building and adjacent area. Lighting should be shielded, and restrained in design. Excessive brightness and brilliant colors should be avoided. RESPONSE: A. Not applicable (site is relatively flat). B. We will comply (to the extent we provide new walks. parking spares. etr_)_ C. The proposed addition is sited in what is now an under - utilized truck turnaround area. New landscaping is not planned (the existing building is well landscaped at areas of public view). D. E. F. & G. Since the proposed addition will function as an enlarged shipping /staging area, truck access will be required and the site (much of which is paved) will remain as is to facilitate this function. H. Site lighting for this proposed addition will be limited to building mounted yard lights and loading area canopy lighting similar to the existing facility. 8. BUILDING DESIGN DLJLGN REVIEW APPLICATION Paae 4 A. Architectural style is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on quality of its design and relationship to surroundings. B. Buildings should be to appropriate scale and be in harmony with per - ma ent neighboring developments. C. Building components - such as windows, doors, eaves, and parapets - should have good proportions and relationship to one another. Building components and ancillary parts shall be consistent with anticipated life of the structure. D. Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. E. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings should be screened from view. F. Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fix- tures, standards and all exposed accessories should be harmonious with building design. 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. RESPONSE: A. thru G. The proposed addition will match the existing structure in height and character. Due to the utilitarian nature of the existing building (i.e. distribution warehouse), building elements will be of a simple nature. Building systems (mechanical/ electrical, etc.) will be extensions of systems in the existing buildings. Exterior lighting in connection with the proposed addition will be as indicated previously under Item 7.H. DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION Page 5 9. 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 pro- portions should be to scale. B. Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street furni- ture should meet the guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. RESPONSE: There are no miscellaneous structures or street furniture planned in relation to this proposed addition. INTERURBAN SPECIAL REVIEW DISTRICT The following six criteria are used in the special review of the Interurban area in order to manage the development of this area, to upgrade its general appear- ance, to provide incentives for compatible uses, to recognize and to capitalize on. the benefits to the area of the amenities including the Green River and nearby recreational facilities, to encourage development of more people- oriented use, and to provide for development incentives that will help to spur growth. Please describe how your proposed development relates to the goals for this District. Use additional response space, if necessary. 10. The proposed development design should be sensitive to the natural amenities of the area. Not applicable. 11. The proposed development use should demonstrate due regard for the use and enjoyment of public recreational areas and facilities. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. 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