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Minutes July 26, 1979
Discussion followed, with emphasis on the flow of traffic. Phil Fraser, Office
Engineer, suggested the traffic flow be an item of negotiation. Chairman Kirsop
remarked that there would be little foot traffic along Tukwila Parkway.
MOVED BY MR. WELSH, SECONDED BY MR. SOWINSKI, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE
THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRIVE -IN WINDOWS AND RELATED ITEMS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS: (1) SCREENING OF ALL ROOF - MOUNTED VENTS. (2) PROVIDE HANDICAPPED
PROVISIONS IN PARKING LOT PER CODE. PARKING LOT TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM PARKING
LOT STANDARDS IN THE SEATTLE ZONING CODE. (3) PARKING AND LANDSCAPING REQUIRE-
MENTS ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDE WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED PER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
PLANNING STAFF AND THE APPLICANT. (4) THE 4,000 SQUARE FOOT PROPOSED CANOPY TO'.
BE SETBACK AT LEAST 50 FEET FROM ANY RIGHT -OF -WAY. (5) TRAFFIC PROBLEMS WILL BE
RESOLVED BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE APPLICANT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
CONDITION (6) WILL BE ELIMINATED. (7) THE PLANNING DIVISION STAFF IS TO REVIEW
AND APPROVE ANY REVISED SITE PLANS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS,
EXCEPT ITEM 5. (8) A LANDSCAPE PLAN IS TO BE APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMIS-
SION PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OF THE NEW DRIVE -UP BANK FACILITY. MOTION CARRIED.
t°E VISED PLANS: DOUBLETREE LODGE AND PARKWAY PLACE OFFICE BUILDING:
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, read the staff report
Mr. Stoknes said staff recommended that the 10 -foot wide area recommended to be
developed as sidewalk would be acceptable as 5' sidewalk and 5' landscaping.
MOVED BY MR. WELSH, SECONDED BY MRS. AVERY, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACCEPT
THE REVISED PLANS FOR THE DOUBLETREE LODGE AND PARKWAY PLACE OFFICE BUILDING.
MOTION CARRIED.
LANDSCAPE PLANS: SEGALE PROJECT 791 -T:
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, read the staff report.
Chris Crumbaugh, Segale Company, said an underground irrigation system would be
provided in all planting areas.
MOVED BY MRS. AVERY, SECONDED BY MR. SOWINSKI, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE
THE LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR SEGALE PROJECT 791 -T WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: (1) AN
UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM BE PROVIDED IN ALL PLANTING AREAS. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: 12:30 A.M.
MOVED BY MR. WELSH, SECONDED BY MRS. AVERY, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
Minutes prepared by: TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION
rma Booher
Recording Secretary
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Eileen Avery
Secretary
Planning Commission
Minutes
Discussion followed, with emphasis on the flow of traffic. Phil Fraser, Office
Engineer, suggested the traffic flow be an item of negotiation. Chairman Kirsop
remarked that there would be little foot traffic along Tukwila Parkway.
MOVED BY MR. WELSH, SECONDED BY MR. SOWINSKI, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE
THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRIVE -IN WINDOWS AND RELATED ITEMS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS: (1) SCREENING OF. ALL ROOF - MOUNTED VENTS. (2) PROVIDE HANDICAPPED
PROVISIONS IN PARKING LOT PER CODE. PARKING LOT TO COMPLY WITH MINIMUM PARKING
LOT STANDARDS IN THE SEATTLE ZONING CODE. (3) PARKING AND LANDSCAPING REQUIRE-
MENTS ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDE. WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED PER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
PLANNING STAFF AND THE APPLICANT. (4) THE 4,000 SQUARE FOOT PROPOSED CANOPY TO'
BE SETBACK AT LEAST 50 FEET FROM ANY RIGHT -OF -WAY. (5) TRAFFIC PROBLEMS WILL BE
RESOLVED BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE APPLICANT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
CONDITION (6) WILL BE ELIMINATED. (7) THE PLANNING DIVISION STAFF IS TO REVIEW
AND APPROVE ANY REVISED SITE PLANS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS,
EXCEPT ITEM 5. (8) A LANDSCAPE PLAN IS TO BE APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMIS-
SION PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OF THE NEW DRIVE -UP BANK FACILITY. MOTION CARRIED.
RE VISED PLANS: DOUBLETREE LODGE AND PARKWAY PLACE OFFICE BUILDING:
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, read the staff report
Mr. Stoknes said staff recommended that the 10 -foot wide area recommended to be
developed as sidewalk would be acceptable as 5' sidewalk and 5' landscaping.
MOVED BY MR. WELSH, SECONDED BY MRS. AVERY, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACCEPT
THE REVISED PLANS FOR THE DOUBLETREE LODGE AND PARKWAY PLACE OFFICE BUILDING.
MOTION CARRIED.
LANDSCAPE PLANS: SEGALE PROJECT 791 -T:
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, read the staff report.
Chris Crumbaugh, Segale Company, said an underground irrigation system would be
provided in all planting areas.
MOVED BY MRS. AVERY, SECONDED BY MR. SOWINSKI, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE
THE LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR SEGALE PROJECT 791 -T WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: (1) AN
UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM BE PROVIDED IN ALL PLANTING AREAS. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: 12:30 A.M.
MOVED BY MR. WELSH, SECONDED BY MRS. AVERY, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
Minutes prepared by: TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION
rma Booher
Recording Secretary
Ee all ' 044-t a,
Eileen Avery
Secretary
Page 5
July 26, 1979
26 July 1979
APPLICANT: City of Tukwila
BACKGROUND:
CONCLUSIONS:
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DIVISION
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
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AGENDA ITEM VI G : REVISED P S: Doubletree Lodge 8 Parkway Place Office Bui ding
SUBJECT: Proposed revisions to site plan for Doubletree Lodge and Parkway Place
Office Building.
The above applications have both been reviewed and site plans approved by the
Board of Architectural Review. This site plan approval indicated the requirement
of a five (5) foot wide sidewalk and fifteen (15) feet of landscaping. The land-
scape width being a code requirement of the C -M zone. Subsequent to this, building
permits have been issued, contracts let, and construction of both projects is underway.
As you know, Entranco Engineering is doing a traffic study for the City. Per the
attached letters from Terry Monaghan, the City's Public Works Director, they have
determined that an additional right turn lane is warranted and consequently the
above projects have been requested to dedicate seven feet to allow the construction
of this lane.
The applicants both have indicated a willingness to dedicate the land if they can
accommodate any site plan changes basically within the fifteen foot landscape area.
Since seven (7) feet of the proposed fifteen (15) foot landscape area is required
for dedication, this leaves a total of eight (8) feet available for sidewalk and
landscaping. The project owners are proposing the following:
1. They will dedicate the seven (7) feet.
2. The remaining eight (8) feet be expanded to 10 feet by making parking stall
depths 18 feet and reducing the section width to 60 feet (two 18 foot parking
stalls and a 24 foot traffic aisle). Also treat the 10 feet as follows:
a. A four (4) foot sidewalk on private property adjacent to the road.
b. A six (6) foot landscape area with car overhangs allowed for two feet.
1. I have talked to the City Attorney. Since this dedication is a requirement of
the City after the fact, it is not necessary for the City to apply for and
receive a variance.
Planning Commission
Staff Report
Page 2
26 July 1979
2. The owners are willing to cooperate in the traffic solution. If the City can-
not work out an equitable solution and the owners become unwilling to cooperate,
condemnation proceedings would be. required to acquire the property.
3. It is in the best interest of both the City and the owners to work out an
equitable solution without entailing any proceedings at law.
4. This area will have a heavy concentration of pedestrians due to the type of
adjacent land use and the land use in the generalized vicinity making a major
sidewalk essential.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. In terms of equity, staff recommends the allowance of 18 foot long parking
stalls to allow an area 10 feet wide for landscaping and sidewalk.
2. Staff further recommends that the entire 10 foot width be developed as side-
walk with street trees incorporated at 15 feet on center, seven feet from the
new right -of -way property line. (Distance on center subject to change upon
recommendation of a landscape architect.)
Reasons:
a. Car overhangs would be at least two feet into a landscape strip.
b. Minimum standards for sidewalk widths in the City is five feet. With
the volume of traffic, walking in this area adjacent to a street with
the traffic volume of Southcenter Parkway would be intimidating.
c. This area would have a very high concentration of pedestrians. It is
not unlike a downtown area and a 10 foot sidewalk would not be unreasonable.
It is hoped that this recommendation and the alternative proposed by the applicant
can be discussed by all parties the night of the Commission meeting and a satisfying
solution reached amenable to all parties.
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City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard , L. lr
Tukwila Washington 98188
Edgar 11 Bauch, Maya
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Kjell Stoknes
DATE: July 13, 1979
SUBJECT: Site Plan Modifications -- Parkway Place Office Building & Doubletree Lodge
Both of the above referenced developments were required by the Planning
Commission to construct a 5 foot sidewalk and provide a 15 foot land-
scape strip as a result of the requirements of the Tukwila Zoning Code.
After issuance of a Building Permit, it was determined through a traffic
study being conducted by a consultant through the Public Works Department
that an additional 12 foot traffic lane was warranted northbound adjacent
to these sites. This requirement is acceptable to both the Doubletree
and Parkway Place owners, however, modifications to the site plan are
necessary as a result of this action.
The result of this need for the additional traffic lane northbound,
for right hand turns, would require a dedication of 6 or 7 feet by
both the Parkway Place Office Building and Doubletree Lodge. They are
willing to provide this dedication if the City is willing to accept
a modified site plan. They are proposing a 4 foot sidewalk adjacent
to the new traffic lane with 7 foot of landscaping internal to that.
Since this is a requirement of the Public Works Department relating to
access to the property and since Building Permits have been issued and
construction underway, it is our recommendation that the Planning
Commission authorize this site plan review to allow a 4 foot sidewalk
with a 7 foot landscape area, specific details of the landscape plan to
be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission at a later date and
prior to occupancy.
Attached is the proposed landscape modifications to the Parkway Place
Office Building adjacent to Southcenter Boulevard. It would be the intent
that this same landscape scheme would be extended southerly to the Doubletree
Lodge parcel as well so the two developments will be coordinated.
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Attachment: Revised site plan dated 7/10/79.
Copy: Doubletree revised development plan, site plan review file.
Attachment: Letters from Terry Monaghan to the two owners of the respective
properties.
Mr. Steve Koehler
Parkway & Strander Associates
10700 Meridian Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98133
Dear Mr. Koehler:
City if Tukwila
6200 S uthcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Public Works Department 433 -1850
June 15, 1979
Parkway Place Project
Enclosed for your review and information is a copy of the grading and storm drainage
plan for the Parkway Place project as prepared by Triad Associates with our review
comments and requirements for access to the subject property. This review is
consistent with our discussion of June .13.
Please note that you have been issued a curb cut permit No. 43 -79 on April 26, 1979
which will not become effective until August 1, 1979 and will run for a period of 60
days. This construction must be in accordance with the requirements of the approved
plan enclosed.
We draw your attention to two notations on the enclosed plan regarding future widenings
for roadway. We have determined that, based on future development in the area and traffic
growth, a 16 -foot widening has good potential of occurring on Strander Blvd. from South -
center Parkway to Andover Park West. At this time, we do not see this widening for at
least one to three years.
However, recent traffic studies . indicate that total traffic flow will be improved at the
intersection of Southcenter Parkway and Strander Blvd. by the construction of a right -
turn lane in northbound Southcenter Parkway. The need for this right -turn lane is imme-
diate. We have, therefore, required that the. acceleration and deceleration lanes on
Southcenter Parkway for the Parkway Place project, the Doubletree Inn project and the
Hayden Island project be constructed in conformance with the 12 -foot widening. We have
noted the requirements for acceleration and deceleration lanes on the enclosed plan.
In cases where there is an overlap in the required length of an acceleration and decel-
eration lane from two driveways, we have shown the full 12 -foot width as required from
driveway to driveway. In the case where there is no overlap between an acceleration
and deceleration lane; the City will participate in improving the additional 12 -foot
lane so that, in effect, we have a complete new 12 -foot lane from the south curb line of
Strander Blvd. to the south property line of the Hayden Island property. It is my expec-
tation that the City will participate in the full width widening simultaneously with the
building of the acceleration and deceleration lanes. In any event, ultimately the 12-
foot widening will involve the dedication of approximately 7 feet of additional right -
of -way on the east side of Southcenter Parkway from the south property line of Strander
Blvd. to the south property line of the Hayden Island property.
EXHIBIT B
Mr. Steve Koehler
June 15, 1979
Page 2
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cc: Mayor Bauch
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director
Phil Fraser, Senior Engineer
Thank you for your patience and concern during the review of your access plans.
If you have any further questions or if I may be of any assistance, please do not
hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
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landscaping plan
Citytif Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Public Works Department 433 -1850 •
DATE: October 1, 1979
T0• Mayor Bauch
FROM: Terry Monaghan
SUBJECT: Letters from Stephen K. Koehler Company and Doubletree Inn
Attached are letters from both Mr. Koehler and Mr. Dubois relative to
access onto Strander Blvd. and Southcenter Parkway and the requirements for a
right turn lane on Southcenter Parkway. These letters are the result of
discussions back and forth regarding the impact of these two projects on
traffic in the immediate area. Unfortunately, these discussions began after
both buildings were under construction, but before the access permits were
issued for Southcenter Parkway. Both owners felt they had acquired access
approval when their plans were approved by the Planning Commission. This
notwithstanding, when these project plans were reviewed by us, we asked Entranco
Engineers to review the project with respect to their traffic study. They
provided us with a design and comments which showed, among other things, a
new 12' wide right turn lane in the northbound leg of Southcenter Parkway.
After reviewing this with Mr. Koehler and Mr. Dubois, they provided us with
the proposals outlined in the attached letters.
My comments on their proposals are as follows:
1) The cost of the land to the City would be:
- To Koehler (6.5' X 299.72) + (24' X 6.5) 2 X $3.50 = 7091.63, say $:2,100.
- To Doubletree (6.5' X 449.37) $3.50 = 10,223,17, say $10,225.
$17 ,325.
Comment: I. would suggest an MAI appraisal of land before
.$3.50 per square foot is agreed upon.
2) The cost of paving to the. City would be:
803' X 6.5' X $3.00 = $15,658.5, .
Comment: I would suggest paving being done by developer
to City Standards would most cost effective.
3) The cost of curb to the City would be:
803 L.F. X $5.00 = $4,015,
Comment: I would suggest curbing be constructed by
developer's contractor.
say $17,000.
say $ 4,100
Memo to Mayor Bauch
Re: Letters from Stephen K. Koehler and Doubletree Inn
October 1, 1979
$44,225
without sidewalk - $38,425
I need your guidance regarding these proposals. I would suggest the
proposal without the sidewalk is the maximum the City should participate.
Pending your comments and guidance, I am instructing that no curb cut permits
be issued.
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4) The cost of sidewalk along west property lines (Southcenter Parkway)
to the City would be:
(803 X 5) : 9 X $13.00 = $5,799, say $ 5,800.
Comment: I strongly suggest that this sidewalk be installed
by developers at their cost as originally approved
by City.
If we accept these proposals, the cost to the City would be:
with sidewalks Southcenter Parkway -
land - 17,325
paving - 17,000
curbs - 4,100
sidewalk - 5,800
cc: Phil Fraser
Kjell Stoknes
page 2
LS J 3E3 E TREE INN
September 13, 1979
• Mr. Terry Monaghan
Public Works Director
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Dear Terry:
SOUTHCENTER • 205 STRANDER BLVD. • SEATTLE. WASHINGTON 98188 • TELEPHONE (206) 246.8220
First, I apologize for the delay in getting this alternate proposal for the
first hand turn lane on Southcenter Parkway at Strander to you.
As previously stated in our earlier conversation we feel that the benefits to be
derived from the addition of the right hand turn lane accrue to the entire
business community, not to us as individual property owners. Being part of the
business community we agree with the need for the lane and agree we will benefit
from the lane, but feel our benefit is no greater than any other business
community property owner., Thus we feel our contribution to, the right hand turn
lane should be the same as other business community property owners and further
we should be reimbursed for our land (at full market value) occupied by the
lane and sidewalk.
In the interest of all parties we are willing to compromise on our above stated
position. We suggest:
1. We (Doubletree & Koehler) grant the City of Tukwila an easement to place a
5' sidewalk along our entire west property line.
2. That the City of Tukwila purchase the strip of land necessary to construct
the right hand turn lane from us for a price of $3.50 per square foot. This
figure represents approximately 40% of the full market value of this land.
3. That the City of Tukwila construct the new roadway and curb. Gf1J
OTHER DOUBLETREE LOCATIONS —
Doubletree Inn of Phoenix • At Park Centrai.Mall • 212 West Osborn • Phoenix, Arizona 85013 • Telephone (602) 248.0222
Doubletree Inn of Tucson • At Randolph Park • 445 South Alvernon Way • Tucson, Arizona 85711 • Telephone (602) 881 -4200
Doubletree Inn of Scottsdale • At Fashion Square • 4710 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 • Telephone (602) 947.5411
Doubletree Inn of Scottsdale • At Scottsdale Mall • 7353 East Indian School Road • Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 • Telephone (60219949203
Doubletree Inn of Monterey • At Fisherman's Wharf • Monterey, California 93940 • Telephone (408) 649.4511
Page Two
September 13, 1979
Terry Monaghan
Under this proposal Doubletree Plaza's and Stephen Koehler's combined
contribution to the right hand turn lane is sizeable and this is more than
a fair offer considering what we have stated previously.
We look forward to resolving this matter.
Cordially,
I
Timot . Iubois
General Manager
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cc Mayor Bauch
Philip Fraser
Stephen K. Koehler
G. Peter Bidstrup
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STEPHEN K. KO EH LER COMPANY
10700 MERIDIAN AVE. N. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 9B133
September 13 -, 1979
Mr. Terence R. Monaghan
Public Works Director
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Re: Parkway Place
Dear Terry:
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We have had several discussions subsequent to your letter
of June 15, 1979 in which you transmitted marked -up copies
of grading and drainage plans for our Parkway Place Office
Building, and also indicated that a recent city traffic
study showed that the need for an additional northbound
traffic lane in Southcenter Parkway is immediate. These
discussions focused on two major issues: First, the issue
of physically accommodating the additional lane of traffic
within the project site plan and, second, the issue of fiscal
responsibility and burden of the additional lane. This
letter will clarify our position on both of these issues.
(206) 363 -6197
PHYSICALLY ACCOMMODATING THE ADDITIONAL LANE
We have always indicated our willingness to cooperate with
the City to obtain this City desired additional lane. Our
concern has been that of accommodating the lane within our
approved building infrastructure including landscaping and
parking. We are now pleased to report to you that we have
received approval from the City to alter previously approved
drawings so that the additional lane of traffic can be
physically built without seriously impacting our project.
After receiving your letter of June 15, 1979, we commissioned
our architects to revise our site plan in a manner that would
save our parking.yet create room for the additional lane.
STEPHEN K. KOEHLER COMB 4Y
Mr. Terence R. Monaghan
Page Two
September 13, 1979
The - architect's solution was approved, as slightly modified,
by the Planning Commission on July 26, 1979. Our landscaping
plan, based upon this revised site plan, was approved by the
Planning Commission on August 23, 1979. Although we would
have preferred the larger amount of landscaping area shown
on our originally approved plans, we have cooperated to
obtain the. necessary approvals so that the additional lane
can be built. Attached for your review is one print of
the revised site plan.
Three areas of this revised site plan warrant further comment
and clarification:
1. The "as noted" drawings returned to us were silent on
radius required at the corner of Strander Boulevard
and Southcenter Parkway. With the additional 12 foot
lane, a 50 foot radius would eliminate several parking
spaces and the entire landscaping area at the corner.
Based on this, and in part on a telephone conversation
with you, we have shown a 30 foot corner radius.
2. The configuration of the curb cut at the northeast
corner of the site is per your traffic engineer's
recommendations. However, the roadway through the
parking area is a 24' roadway as approved last year e
by the Planning Commission. The "as noted" drawings
are ambiguous on this and I thought it best to clarify
this matter. A wider roadway would greatly reduce the
previously approved parking.
3. Notes on the "as noted" drawings of June 14, 1979 make
mention of a possible widening of Strander Boulevard in
the future. We have developed our latest solution per
the previously approved site plan, the building permit
drawing set and the approved landscaping drawings.
Discussions and negotiations regarding the widening of
Strander Boulevard will have to take place if and when
the widening becomes an immediate desire of the City.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BURDEN
One of the central issues of discussion has been that of who
bears the financial burden of paying for this additional lane
of traffic. We have given this matter considerable thought
and we have asked the advice and consul of many technically
qualified people. This period of consideration has only
further reinforced our earlier conclusions. Otir position
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STEPHEN K. KOEHLER COME, "NY
Mr. Terence R. Monaghan
Page Three
September 13, 1979
is -that the full cost of the road as well as the cost of
the property at $3.50 per square foot of required
land should be the burden of the City of Tukwila. Our
position is based upon the following:
1. The right turn lane created is of far greater benefit
to the City of Tukwila as a whole than it is to us.
The traffic study has indicated that the need is
immediate and would be desirable even if our project
was not there. This is an improvement for the entire
City and should be paid for by the City.
2. The need for this right turn lane did not arise until:
over one half year after our site plan was formally
approved by the City of Tukwila with letters issued
on City of Tukwila letterhead indicating same; several
months after a full building permit was issued for our
project and, several months after financing commitments
were executed. We relied upon these city approvals and
commenced work on our project. The subsequent desire
for an additional lane should be handled in the same
fashion'as it would be for an existing completed project.
3. We purchased the property in good faith only after having
received City of Tukwila approval of our site plan.
Financing of the building was concluded based on this
approval and the issuance of the building permit. The
private property required by the new lane was purchased
by us at considerable cost. The reduction of this land
from our fee owned land reduces the value of our property
and the underlying security of our mortgage loans.
However, in order to cooperate and expedite the handling
of this matter we are offering to deed the private
property required by the additional lane to the City for
$3.50 per square foot. This is less than one half the
amount we paid for the property and an even greater
savings compared to present market values. We feel
this amount is unquestionably fair. We would be glad
to grant the City a sidewalk easement if desired. This
may reduce the amount of property required to be taken.,
As we have both agreed upon, it will be to both of our benefits
to accomplish this work as soon as possible. We expect our
building to be ready for occupancy late in December 1979.
STEPHEN K. KOEHLER COMP JY
Mr. Ternece R. Monaghan
Page Four
September 13, 1979
It be beneficial to coordinate the street work with
the completion of our landscaping and sitework on the west
side of our site. Please let us know what we can do to
finalize an agreement.
This matter is an important one and thank you for your
patience in allowing us to give the subject considerable
thought. Our convictions have been founded on this
thought process.
Very truly yours,
Stephen K. Koehler
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Enclosure
cc: Mayor Bauch
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August 20, 1979
Timothy S. Dubois
General Manager
Doubletree Inn
205 Strander Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98188
RE: Site Plan Approval Letter - Correction
(Parkway Place and the new Doubletree)
Dear Mr. Dubois:
Thank you for your letter of August 14, 1979 noting an error in
the above referenced letter.
I concur with your request to correct the site plan approval letter
to reflect the notation that the five foot sidewalk and five feet
of landscaping is adjacent to Southcenter Parkway and we have made
the correction to the letter in our files.
Sincerely,
KS /ckh
City of Tukwila
Administration
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188 433 -1845
Office of Community Development
Kj 1 Stoknes, Director
Offi a of Community Development
August 1, 1979
Stephen K. Koehler Company
10700 Meridian Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98133
Dear 'Steve -and Tim:
V-ry truly your
11 Stoknes, Director
0 ice of Community Development
KS /ckh
cc: Terry Monaghan
Phil Fraser
Cityct ('ukwila
Mr. Tim Dubois
Doubletree Inn
205 Stranger Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
Administration
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188 433 -1845
Office of Community Development
RE: Revised__ e__p.1 an approval to arkway Place Office Building�nd
oubletree Lodge
The Planning Commission at their regular meeting of July 26, 1979, approved
a revision to your approved site plans for the above referenced projects to
allow -a five -fit landscape strip and a five foot sidewalk adjacent to
Sou en4sAr Nkw4 •
I feel this will give you the assurances you need that when you come back
to the Planning Commission for your landscape plan approvals that they will
not deny it based on noncompliance with the originally approved site plan.
I appreciate your cooperation in trying to resolve the traffic problems in
the general area and that you can work out an amenable solution with the
Public Works Department to everyone's satisfaction.
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