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Home My WebLink AboutPermit DR-01-81 - SHIMATSU - WENDY'S RESTAURANT DESIGN REVIEWdr-01-81 17275 southcenter parkway wendy's restaurant DESIGN REVIEW 1909 City of Tukwila Akiko Shimatsu 427 S.W. 154th St. Seattle, WA 98166 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 Frank Todd, Mayor 28 April 1981 Subject: Approval of "Wendy's" restaurant development proposal This letter confirms the decision of the Tukwila Board of Architectural Review, given at its regular meeting of 23 April 1981, approving site and architectural details for the Wendy's restaurant to be located on Southcenter Parkway. Stipu- lations attached to the approval action are indicated in the enclosed excerpt . from the meeting minutes. MC/blk xc: Jim Paul Bob Schofield Brad Collins Leonard Larcom Tukwila Planning Dept. Mark Caughey Associate Planner C Page -3- Planning Commission 23 April 1981 Mr. Sowinski noted that Phase III is situated at the point where all project - related traffic must pass through, making the density level permitted at that point a crucial issue. Mr. Orrico agreed, stating his belief that project density should increase as one moves into the project rather than concentrating density at the project entry. Mr. Sowinski expressed further concern that Phase III will act as a "funnel" through which all project traffic will pass. Mr. Dally pointed out that L.I.D. 29 (62nd Avenue) was designed based on the assumption that Phase III would build- out at 18.7 units /acre. MOVED BY MRS. AVERY TO MODIFY THE PLANNING COMMISSION "S RECOMMENDATION OF 26 FEBRUARY 1981 TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL THAT APPLICATION 81 -5 -R BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO STIPULATIONS AS FOLLOW: 1) OVERALL RESIDENTIAL DENSITY PERMITTED ON THIS SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED 20 D.U. /ACRES. 2) ANY PROJECT PROPOSED ON THIS SITE SUBSEQUENT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE SUBJECT REZONE ACTION SHALL REQUIRE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF SITE, ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING DETAILS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS. MOTION INVALID FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Mr. James then summarized the topical areas of concern identified to date: A) Ingress and egress; B) Adequacy of recreational facilities; C) Open space D) Traffic generation Mr Daily noted, in response, that the City's engineering staff has already accepted the adequacy of the project street network to accomodate full build -out of 256 units. MOVED BY MR. SOWINSKI, WITH MR. ORRICO'S SECOND, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT APPLICATION 81 -5 -R BE DENIED. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0 BOARD OR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW A) Wendy's Restaurant (Shimatsu property): Requesting approval of site and architecture for a franchise restaurant development with drive -up window located on the west side of Southcenter Parkway, immediately north of "Zach's" restaurant. Brad Collins read the staff report. During presentation of the staff's comments, Mr. Collins explained the action taken by City Council in ap- proving the Shimatsu rezone. He also clarified certain statements in the Page -4- Planning Commission '23 April 1981 staff report in an effort to update and report accurately the opinions of the applicant's traffic consultant. Jim Paul, architect for the project, presented a letter from transportation consultant Kenneth Cottingham regarding his recommendations for the parking area layout. Mr. Paul then discussed the internal operating procedures of Wendy's Restaurants to illustrate their effect on control of traffic. flow through the drive -up facility. Mr. Collins asked for clarification of the number of employees anticipated, leading to discussion of where to designate employee parking and assurance that the two stalls closest to the northeast corner of the site will be so- used. MOVED BY MR. ORRICO, WITH MRS. AVERY'S SECOND, TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR WENDY'S RESTAURANT, ACCORIDNG TO EXHIBITS "A" AND "C" OF THE APPLICATION SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) THE TWO PARKING STALLS NEAREST THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SITE SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS EMPLOYEE PARKING ONLY. 2) FINAL LOCATION OF THE HANDICAPPED - PERSON'S PARKING STALL SHALL BE AP- PROVED BY THE .DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS. 3) PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS, THE APPLICANT SHALL OBTAIN STAFF APPROVAL OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLANTING AND IRRIGATION PLAN FOR THE SITE. 4) SIGNING FOR THE PROJECT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS APPROVAL ACTION, AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO SEPARATE PERMIT APPROVAL REVIEW. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. B) Schneider Homes, Inc.: Requesting modification of existing site conditions to include an off - street loading space for their office building at the northeast corner of Southcenter Blvd. and 65th Ave. South. Mark Caughey presented the staff report. Craig Ross was present on behalf of Schneider Homes, and explained the need for the proposed loading space. Mrs. Avery noted that the loading space issue was discussed at length without resolution during the Board's original review of the building. The Commission should look more carefully in the future at adequacy of loading space proposed for commercial buldings. AGENDA ITEM INTRODUCTION At the regular February meeting of the Planning Commission, the subject site was recommended to the Council for rezoning to a C -2 classificaiton. At the time this report is being prepared, the City Council is still deliberating final action on the rezone; a conclusive decision is expected at the meeting of 20 April 1981. The controversy results from staff's suggested substitution of stipula- tions differing from those recommended by the Commis- sion. Stipulation 1 of the Commission's decision states: CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DIVISION PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT WENDY'S RESTAURANT "Placement of fill material allowed to the westerly toe -of -slope as it now exists without cutting of said slope, and that the finished grade of the project be consistent with that of the adjoining property to the south." Staff recommends as follows: "The westerly -limit of the rezone area shall be revised so as to termi- nate at or before the toe -of -slope (approx. elev. 25' M.S.L.D.) as said toe -of -slope elevation existed on 26 February 1981. Exhibits "A" and "B" of this application shall be revised prior to final Council action on the rezone request." • The essential difference between the Planning Commission's recommendation and that of staff is, in our opinion, the degree of slope protection represented by the difference in language. As we interpret the Commission's stipulation 1, commercial zoning and development can occur to a total depth of 250' west Page -2- Staff Report of Southcenter Parkway's west margin, or approximately 20' - 30' upland from the toe -of- slope. However, no cutting or filling can occur above the toe - of- slope, meaning that the topography of the westerly 20' - 30' of the re- zone area must remain as -is regardless of development activity. The staff - recommended language of stipulation 1 would restrict both commer- cial zoning and commercial development of the site to the toe -of -slope (approximately elev. 25'). While this approach would reduce the depth of developable land available by. 20' - 30', we feel that it would address more concretely the intent of the Comprehensive Plan policy discouraging develop- ment of slopes exceeding 20%. DISCUSSION A) SITE The foregoing material is presented, not to re -argue the rezone action, but to provide an understanding of the reason why two alternative site diagrams are proposed for your review. Exhibit "A" depicts the project extending 250' westerly as permitted by the Commission's recam- mendation. Exhibit "B" depicts the project's westerly limit at the approximate toe -of- slope line as suggested by staff. Clearly, the appli- 'cant's preference is for maximum use of the site per exhibit "A ". If the City Council, at its April 20th meeting approved the rezone recommen- dation of the Planning Commission, the the staff has no objection to Exhibit "A ", subject to minor revisions suggested by transportation engineer Kenneth Cottingham during the project's environmental clearance phase: 1) Increase the "throat length" of the northmost entrance -only driveway by deleting the two parking stalls nearest the north- east corner of the site. 2) Designate the "straight -in" parking stalls at the west end . of the restaurant building as "staff- only" parking, and place stalls on an angle of 30 to minimize conflict with vehicles queing for use of the drive -up window. 3) Relocate the "handicapped person's" parking space as close to the building as possible, but in a location which affords better back -up site - distance visibility. We believe that these modifications, as suggested by Mr. Cottingham, will enhance on -site circulation safety and should be incorporated into the ap- proval of either Exhibit "A" or Exhibit "B." B) ARCHITECTURE Staff has no concern regarding the architectural concept of the building. RECVDATION Staff suggests that the development plan for Wendy's Restaurant project be approved, according to Exhibits and "C" of the application subject to the following stipulations: 1) The two parking stalls nearest the northeast corner of the site shall be deleted. $LDG. 2) The straight -in parking stalls at'the west end of the-site- shall be designated as parking for employees only, and shall be configured in a 30' dimensional format per City of Tukwila standards. 3) Final location of the handicapped- person's parking stall shall be approved by the Director of Public Works. 4) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall obtain staff approval of a comprehensive planting and ir- rigation plan for the site. 5) Signing for the project is not included in this approval action, and shall be subject to separate permit approval review. WENDY'S TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 2.92? 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G OSS PODS 3.64 Lots 1,2 & 3 •. unG.2650 $2.n. ipvnc 28.1009). t r. DOES DE AVERN2 MOPE OF 71E STIS 101! u.is= :MAC R1 1t. =ISrnc CO4P.PLAN IS 7NIS SITE DISK% ED PaR SPECIAL @6DDATION CR TIE CITY'S IDWDOPENTAI, EASE NAP? 1$) IS iral WIN 10 OWE COPIES OF CRY COPA SPDc PACE,. STAFF REPORTS. OR on tosbe TS SW ID AIDRFS►SES OW ZINN APPLICANT OR PERIM MOIL nom, DOICATE nun* sob Schofield a, ME Coldttell Banker spp 16( b. 11041: 11$11 QlsoIQSt80t IU PA Archt. t 11115 IJIc 6 TUKV6lf, op cm/ TUIV:ILA CITY C:.: II: PROJECT INFORMATION • J RINF.FLY =RIK Tl1F Pl:aJECC YOU PROP05L:.GXound lease to a national restaurant chain on lot No.; , No present pro ject on Lot No. 1. 2 & DD YOU PEE 70 MEW, 'DOS PROJECT IN PHASES? 36 regular sta PMUPG SAS jjandiciipped 12 car nom stacking cap. at is mom= i 1 window. maim 3000 AR. Fr. 5000 sq /ft in exst. woo area =Cm I. ciNERAL DATA ePPLICANTI P E APPLIGM''S ADDRESS 427 Sr i: 154th PROPERTY OM 'S we Ronan O1� ass ALp same as 2 OF PROJECT: PROJECT: (geographic or legal dcscrip.) ►R cs'r t'rtruF�rr • �kiko Shimatsu TEl�IoNE:(206) 243_ 3859 UP: 98166 same as 1 TELpioE :( ) same as 1 : same as 2 11601.1. PAGE: 344 6) NAME OF PROJECT(OPTIONAL) • • City of Tukwila xc: Ping. Dir. 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 Frank Todd, Mayor Balzhiser, Longwood, Smith, Paul Assoc. 800 Securities Bldg. Seattle, WA 98101 Attn: Bill Olson Subject: "Wendy's" site plan modification The modified site layout diagram depicting 60 parking stalls which was presented to our office yesterday has been reviewed by the Public Works Department and found to be acceptable. The alternative use of a 6' high fence in lieu of a landscaped side - yard must be approved by official action of the Tukwila Board of Archi- tectural Review; we cannot authorize this change administratively. Thanks for consulting with us on this matter. Tukwila i ining Dept. Mark Caughey Associate Planner lighting for parking area plat map Dear Mr. Scheurer: Mr. Larry E. Scheurer 800 Securities Building 1904 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 April 17, 1981 COTTINGHAM TRAN §PORTATION ENGINEERING 701 PLAZA 600 BUILDING 6TH AVENUE AT STEWART STREET SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101 (206) 447.9977 Re: Wendy's Restaurant, 17275 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, Washington Additional Transportation Analysis I was requested by the City of Tukwila to meet with their personnel that are performing the review and to specifically discuss in further detail some of the transportation items surrounding the project. On Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. I met with Mr. Brad Collins, the Director of City Planning, Mr. Mark Caughey from City Planning, and Mr. Phil Frazier from Public Works. During the course of the conversation it became evident that the following basic questions needed further supportive data. Question No. 1 - Can the carryout service, (drive -in window), handle the maximum demand under peak conditions without backup of traffic onto South - center Parkway? Question No. 2 - Can the carryout vehicles and the parking vehicles be handled on -site during peak conditions without a backup of traffic onto Southcenter Parkway? Question No. 3 - Is the parking stall count adequate for peak conditions? Question No. 4 - Is the parking arrangement the best for all purposes when considering handicapped stalls, interior stalls that may be blocked by the carryout window backup of vehicles, and for employee parking? In order to adequately answer these questions, I reviewed statistics sur- rounding the opening of the Wendy's restaurants in Port Angeles and Everett, Washington. It should be noted that the opening week will occur only once and, that after that time, operations will level off to a more predictable flow. For opening conditions at both of the new locations mentioned, sales were nearly 50/50 when comparing carryout window to walk -in customers. During the maximum hour for both of these restaurants, 360 purchases were made with the division approximately 180 carryout and 180 walk -in. These are the highest peak -hours experienced at these two stores and cannot be expected to be repeated. Traffic and Transportation Planning, Design; Operations, Maintenance, Accidents, Volumes, Signals Intersections, Pedestrians, Bicycles and Surveillance.- FR IL. Mr. Larry E. Scheurer April 17, 1981 Page 2 COTTINGHAM TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING For design purposes at the Wendy's Tukwila, we have utilized just under 300 as tba n_ mal average week, and utilizing the pe our or that wee . When comparing the nearly 300 as against the 360 for an opening week,zedoo not see a problem due to the additional 60 purchases per hour and onsid n amounts to one adgi- the design criteria. It should be noted that k'O' purchasee for the carryout service amounts to three per every two minutes per our over :a -in tional the mi een maintain for over two hours at this rate and with no backup onto the street system. xjf, Some explanation as to the methodology utilized in maintaining a 20 second interval at the carryout window is in order. Wendy's has made it a practice to install an electronic microphone /speaker for the driver of the vehicle to order food connected to the window service. In the event that the backup '!• in the drive -in window becomes great enough to warrant an outside order- taker, a standard 150 foot cord with microphone /speaker is carried by an order taker and utilized with direct communication to the window. When this procedure is not sufficient, an additional person is placed outside for cashiering along with the order taker. With these two persons operating remote from the carryout window, a nearly. constant flow of traffic is maintained at the carryout service window. For our design purposes we have utilized a 30 second interval or 10 seconds more than has actually been achieved at the Port Angeles and Everett facili- ties. Therefore, our 120 per hour design rate has already been exceeded by 60 per hour, for a total of 180 vehicles per hour without backing up onto the street system. Therefore, we feel that the previous traffic analysis is supportive of design conditions, yet will be handled under peak opening conditions without interferring with off -site traffic operations. The second question can be answered only by analyzing the available parking on -site and for the peak design conditions of walk -ins. Ou revious analysis indicated ade ua with the 57 arkin std d on an average s tay o approximately 20 minutes in the restauran . This was based on 171 vehic es entering that wished to par an wa in sir service. Under the ;,peak opening conditions of the Port Angeles and Everett store, approximately 180 vehicles are experienced and therefore the 57 stalls would fall short b 3 of meetin peak opening. (Once again, the comparison of peak opening versus peak design should be made and the design number for the annual prediction should not be as high as 180 vehicles.) Nevertheless the 57 stalls presently shown on the drawing should be constructed in order that some of them could be used for employee parking as is usually the case. al.i.uwed or desirable it can ke expecte, par ing stalls will be utilized and reduce the n- street Earking ee +` for the public. art Ls 6 n Ltt s S o f CA/ 114 -vr' t £ S 1 Ls 't wilvon unto 0) sir ' Traffic and Transportation Planning, Design, Operations, Maintenance Accidents, Volumes, Signals, Intersections, Pedestrians, Bicycles and Surveillance. U Mr. Larry E. Scheurer April 17, 1981 Page 3 COTTINGHAM TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING It is the opinion of the writer that any reduction in number of stalls should be avoided and if additional stalls that would total 60 could be provided it would be highly desirable and insure peak loading capability under peak conditions of operation. Rath., al c tN to.f4.. adequacy, therefore answered by indicating be a minimum and that if additional stalls o included in the plan. Question No. 3 as to that the present plan can be provided, they s . Question No. 4 on parking stall arrangement is best answered by the analysis of the plan. The handicapped stall may not be in the best position when considering a backup+ ► - --a•- - ••, • •ckin access to - 4),,,;1i• t t sti. • e stalls next to this interior stall also would be blocke•, but, if used by long -term parkers such as employees, would not create a 40 problem with the backup of traffic in the carryout line. But the handicapped r r 1 stall should be oriented in such way that it would not be blocked by other vehicles. first stalls within the parking lot, namely those closest to the street upon enterin• •f - n'mes create a •roblem in bloc in• a roes driveway while persons park and unpark in the first two stalls. Once wain, long -term par ers s ould be assigned to those two stalls and preferably employees that would be there for a period of time and through the peak period. In summary, and after additional investigation of the Everett and Port Angeles traffic statistics, I was satisfied that our previous report had properly stated the traffic volumes for peak conditions in an average week and that the 30 seconds per vehicle at the carryout window was supported by actual practice of 20 seconds per vehicle under peak opening conditions utilizing outside persons to accelerate and handle the heavy load. It would appear that the ability to add staff to the carryout window by pulling persons immediately to that location in the peak demands, is a management tool normally used by Wendy's to prevent backup of traffic. I also found that this was not the policy at other carryout windows and specifically the McDonalds on the same street as the proposed Wendys. Vehicle headways of 200 to 30 seconds are only occasionally attained at the McDonalds. In the traffic review, we rechecked our traffic volumes and it was possible to attain traffic counts taken by another firm on Southcenter Parkway and specifically at S. 180th Street and at Strander Boulevard. The traffic we counted on March 13 of this year in the northbound direction, PM peak -hour, was 827 vehicles per hour whereas the earlier 1979 traffic count shows 990 northbound at this similar point but counted at Strander Boulevard. From this comparison it would appear that traffic y oulumes have drop ed th difference between 990 to 827 when measured this year. Traffic and Transportation Planning, Design, Operations, Maintenance, Accidents, Volumes, Signals, intersections, Pedestrians, Bicycles and Surveillance. f Mr. Larry E. Scheurer April 17, 1981 Page 4 COTTINGHAM TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING In the a.m. peak hour, comparing similar traffic flows, we note that the southbound traffic approaching S. 180th Street was counted at 157 vehicles between 7 and 8 a.m. Our traffic count on March 13th of this year showed for that same hour a southbound traffic volume of 686 or considerably higl'er than the earlier 1979 study. No rational explanation can be made for the difference between the 157 and the 686 and in reviewing our count figures of March, 1981, we have selected our count as more representative of that southbound traffic flow. Of course the counts are taken at different locations with the 1981 count taken at the Wendy's proposed site and the 1979 count being taken at the southbound approach to the S. 180th Street signal. In reviewing the earlier 1979 count at Strander Boulevard, the southbound a.m. peak is shown as 729 plus 80 for a total of 809 for the a.m. peak hour. This would be a more reasonable figure to utilize for that year and when comparing to our 686 also shows a decrease in traffic volume at this time over the year year period comparing March of 1979 to March of 1981. Therefore it would appear that the traffic counts utilized in the study and submitted with the April 3rd letter are a more accurate indication of present -day traffic volumes and although lower than those found in 1979, nevertheless reflect the picture accurately for March of 1981. In referring to an earlier study done on traffic volumes of 1973 by this writer, it was noted that the traffic volume was counted at 20,700 vehicles per day with a peak loading fo 950 for the maximum approach in one hour. Also in that same study a prediction of 29,200 was made for five years hence, namely 1978 and that adequate capacity would exist at that time. It should be noted that the 24 hour count made at the Wendy's proposed site showed 10,125 southbound and 8,555 northbound for a total of 18,680 vehicles in a 24 -hour period. Therefore it can be seen that the traffic volume has decreased since 1973 counts and decreased also since 1979 counts. Although fluctuations do exist in all traffic volumes, it can be expected that no sudden increase in traffic volumes will occur to increase traffic beyond 30,000 cars per day, a capacity level which would then begin to decrease the level of service. I trust this additional information and supportive traffic data will enable *7 a complete review of the traffic operations for the proposed Wendy's site. It is the c.. hic author that n adverse impacts to `---- - o• Southcenter Parkway will accrue under maximum openinQ_ennditions he restaurant nor under normal peak weekly conditions after the open The internal circulation of the site is ade•uate and based on th =.l�, - a k g,shonld not provide a pro • em .to on -site location o e p- ing demand. The provision or a ternate decisions of the entering ra is Traffic and Transportation Planning, Design, Operations, Maintenance Accidents, •Volumes, Signals, Intersections Pedestrians, Bicycles and Surveillance. Mr. Larry E. Scheurer April 17, 1981 Page 4 COTTINGHAM TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING In the a.m. peak hour, comparing similar traffic flows, we note that the southbound traffic approaching S. 180th Street was counted at 157 vehicles between 7 and 8 a.m. Our traffic count on March 13th of this year showed for that same hour a southbound traffic volume of 686 or considerably higrer than the earlier 1979 study. No rational explanation can be made for the difference between the 157 and the 686 and in reviewing our count figures of March, 1981, we have selected our count as more representative of that southbound traffic flow. Of course the counts are taken at different locations with the 1981 count taken at the Wendy's proposed site and the 1979 count being taken at the southbound approach to the S. 180th Street signal. In reviewing the earlier 1979 count at Strander Boulevard, the southbound a.m. peak is shown as 729 plus 80 for a total of 809 for the a.m. peak hour. This would be a more reasonable figure to utilize for that year and when comparing to our 686 also shows a decrease in traffic volume at this time over the year year period comparing March of 1979 to March of 1981. Therefore it would appear that the traffic counts utilized in the study and submitted with the April 3rd letter are a more accurate indication of present -day traffic volumes and although lower than those found in 1979, nevertheless reflect the picture accurately for March of 1981. In referring to an earlier study done on traffic volumes of 1973 by this writer, it was noted that the traffic volume was counted at 20,700 vehicles per day with a peak loading fo 950 for the maximum approach in one hour. Also in that same study a prediction of 29,200 was made for five years hence, namely 1978 and that adequate capacity would exist at that time. It should be noted that the 24 hour count made at the Wendy's proposed site showed 10,125 southbound and 8,555 northbound for a total of 18,680 vehicles in a 24 -hour period. Therefore it can be seen that the traffic volume has decreased since 1973 counts and decreased also since 1979 counts. Although fluctuations do exist in all traffic volumes, it can be expected that no sudden increase in traffic volumes will occur to increase traffic beyond 30,000 cars per day, a capacity level which would then begin to decrease the level of service. I trust this additional information and supportive traffic data will enable a complete review of the traffic operations for the proposed Wendy's site. it is the c•. •• .. t• adverse impacts to Southcent r will accrue under maximum oue ina conditions estaurant nor under normal •eak weekl conditi• s -fter the o•en, The internal circulation of the a�rking, shoul• no provz•e a pro • em to on -site location o e p g demand. The provision for alternate decisions of the entering•traff c Traffic and Transportation Planning, Design, Operations, Maintenance Accidents. •Volumes, Signals, inrersectiuns, Pedestrians, Bicycles and Surv•illanco. Mr. Larry E. Scheurer April 17, 1981 Page 5 to take either the carryout window drive -in lane or to park, is a good layout and provides added alternates for the motor vehicle operator when he's confronted with either an excess of parking available or a longer line for the carryout window. Utilizing the theoretical application of design parameters from ITE, and supporting this with actual operations at two recent newest Wendy's establishments, further supports the adequacy of the plan as related to transportation operational characteristics.. Should further analysis and review be required I would be pleased to respond at your request. Very truly yours, Kenneth E. Cottingham, P. Transportation Engineer KEC:ce COTTINGHAM TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING r Enclosure: ENTRANCO Traffic Flows of March, 1979 - Locations #1 and #9 Traffic and transportation Plan.. ,,1, Design, Operations, Maintenance Accidents, Volumes, Signals, intersections, Pedestrians, Skye's* and Surveillance. EEO LI M' TS ?kVY -35 mph er -35 mph . - Bus Stop (0'i. 22 STRANDER BLVD. CITY OF TUKWILA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN 42 I PM PEAK HOUR 767 X 4:15 - 5:15 Lii. 1 1 1 L 9 613 I 416 351 107 1,,,__ 1 660 k 187 I 910 I 80 ,`'- -- + 250 �""" I 6 77 0 I 739 251 1 r 4 - - - ice I 4 E - - - PEDS W2 1 + PEDS W5 3 E - - -> I 990 E -> 2 7 9 463 380 i 722 342 5 366 0 PEDS 1 2 • 41 ' i ' Existing Signal Phasing 11 C f`+C A +B A 81 �- C + +- -*B ACCIDENTS COLLISION TYPE Rear End Right Angle Left Turn Right Turn Sideswipe Head On Pedestrian Out of Control TOTAL • NOTES tle* PROPERTY DAMAGE 77 ONLY78 3 3 1 3; 4 INJURY 77 78 0 i 1 1 1 0 ! 3 Southcenter Parkway at Strander Blvd. TOTAL 77 78 3 4 2 1 3 7 TRAFFIC INVENTORY SUMMARY SHEET LOCATION 1• page 95 Irl PEAK HOUR 13 :IS 8:15 1 72 16 24 as., 3/20/79 110014 PEAK HOUF - 1 :00 a 55 57 1 9 SPEED LIMITS 178 St. - 25 mph 5. 180 St. - 35 mph S.C. Pkwy - 35 mph 1 4 1 . 178 ST. 496 _". 4 --- _ I 1. r ; */ _ _ /35 B.S. - Bus Stop ' 3 10 1 Thurs., 3/22/79 203 ftse 111•11. OMB 410•11 4111111 IMO OM ONO ONO NOON PEAK HOUR ENTRANCO Engineers _. 57 AVENUE 5 71 127 S•UTH SOUTHCENTER PKWY AM PEAK HOUR I PM PEAK HOUR 7:00 - 8:00 157 1 4:00.- 5:00 � J 6 11 140 95 106 91 97 " 218 15 I_- J 1 L ____# 1 t r i 14-1 PEDS S. 180 ST. 1 239 CITY OF TUK WI LA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN {••••••■) NOTES Existing Signal Phasing A B 14 87 35 0 0 PEDS ; 136 3 lc' I-- 182 52 178 12 227 155 72 60 �— ACCIDENTS COLLISION PROPERTY TYPE . .DAMAGE INJURY 77 ONLY 78 77 78 Rear End 1 0 i Right 'Angle 2 I 0 Left Turn 6 ; 3 0 Right Turn I i Sideswipe Head On 1 1 . 1 Pedestrian i JutO Control 1 i 1 I 3 1 I 1 TOTAL 10 i 4 O j 7 380 .4— 667 TOTAL 77 78 1 i 21 1 61 6 r , TRAFFIC INVENTORY SUMMARY SHEET Southcenter Parkway LOCATION at if 9 South 180 Street page 103 . VARIES TO 24.5' SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY P13-1-431 WENDY'S. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON_ = 0 --y 2 2,74a. 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SHEET NO. OF SHEETS