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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit L97-0066 - GTE WIRELESS - DESIGN REVIEWL97 -0066 ALLENTOWN GTE DESIGN REVIEW 13400 Interurban Ave. So To: City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director NOTICE OF DECISION December 12, 1997 GTE Wireless (applicant) John Pietromonaco (owner) King County Assessor, Accounting Division • Parties of record (See Attached) This letter serves as a Notice of Decision and is issued pursuant to TMC 18.104.170 on the following project and permit approvals. At their December 11, 1997 hearing, the Planning Commission approved the applicant's request for a Personal Communications System (PCS) Base Station comprised of a 27 foot pole with 12 antennae mounted to the pole and affixed to the existing building. Attached to this document is the plan that shows the approved configuration. PROJECT BACKGROUND a. Project file number: L97 -0064 - Conditional Use Permit L97 -0066 - Design Review b. The name of the applicant who is also the current property owner(s): .. John Pietromonaco c. Project Description: Textual description as well as 8.5" x 11" site plans, building elevations and other appropriate characteristics. Application to install a Personal Communication Systems (PCS) Base Station, comprised of a 27 foot pole with 12 antennae mounted to an existing building, with a 330 sq. ft. ground equipment area located adjacent to the pole. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Suite p ,,Zg YilaZasJ gAgt4..a,,,Q, �1$$ ,..(z ¢1.,X32,;36,70,. 1,,4 xS¢J ~w ry UO CO . w =: w 0'. gh-' u. J (210 w l--= z�,. I- O Z r. ui co o w wi, ILp; Z: Uu O ~; z. . December 12, 1997 Notice of Decision L97 -0064 / L97 -0066 - GTE Wireless d. Project location: e. 13400 Interurban Ave S., Tukwila, WA 98168 The permits submitted concurrently with this application: Substantial Shoreline Development Permit (L97 -0065) Environmental threshold determination (if any): A Determination of Non - Significance was issued on November 3, 1997 Property owners affected by this decision may request a change in valuation for property tax purposes notwithstanding any program of revaluation. Administrative appeals for the various permit Types are discussed below. The period for administrative appeals is 14 days, starting from the issuance of this Notice of Decision. The administrative body hearing each appeal is shown below. All appeal materials shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Appeal materials shall contain: 1. The name of the appealing party, 2. The address and phone number of the appealing party, and if the appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone number of a contact person authorized to received notices on the appealing party's behalf, and 3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors in that decision. The Notice of Appeal shall state specific errors' of fact or errors in application of the law in the decision being appealed, the harm suffered or anticipated by the appellant, and the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal. . Project materials including.the application, any staff reports, and other studies related to the permit(s) are available for inspection at the Tukwila Dept. of Community Development; 6300 Southcenter Blvd.; Suite 100; Tukwila, WA; from Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The project planner is Michael Jenkins, who may be contacted at 206 - 433 -7142 for further information. w; • • J 0i .0 0, N • LUX • ,0 u.. w u_ 22.d ul z o. • ui O N! i0 H ▪ W: V, LL- O z U= • O ~ z December 12, 1997 Notice of Decision L97 -0064 / L97 -0066 - GTE Wireless Parties of Record Steve Welton JM Consulting 12828 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98005 �. City of Tukwila /� R/Xle" 6O7 Y John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development STAFF REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION PREPARED DECEMBER 4,1997 HEARING DATE: NOTIFICATION: FILE NUMBER: APPLICANT: OWNER: REQUESTS: ASSOCIATED PERMITS: LOCATION: DEVELOPMENT AREA: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONE DESIGNATION: SEPA DETERMINATION: STAFF: December 11, 1997 Steve Lancaster, Director On October 21, 1997 staff mailed Notice of Application to surrounding properties. Notice of Hearing was posted and mailed to surrounding properties on November 25, 1997. Notice of Hearing sent to Seattle Times for publication on November 26, 1997. L97 -0064 - Conditional Use Permit L97 -0066 - Design Review GTE Wireless John Pietromonaco 1. Conditional Use Permit approval for the installation of a Personal Communication Services (PCS) base station, comprised of twelve (12) antennae affixed to a twenty - seven (27) foot pole, mounted to the existing building 2. Design Review Development Permit Substantial Shoreline Development Permit 13400 Interurban Ave. 400 square feet Commercial/Light Industrial (CILI) Commercial/Light Industrial (CjLI) DNS Michael Jenkins 6300 Southcenter Boulevard. Suite #100 • Tukwila. Washington 48188 • 1206) 431 -3670 • Fax: (206) 431 -3665 .............. • ``..« Staff Report to the Planning Commission ATTACHMENTS: L97 -0064 & L97 -0066 GTE Wireless PCS /13400 - Interurban Ave. S. A. Site plan • B. Enlarged site plan and elevation for the pole and ground equipment. C. Computer- enhanced Photographs with antennae details D. Rendering of `T -Arm' mounting for antennae. 2 1. Staff Report to the L97 -0064 & L97 -0066 Planning Commission GTE Wireless PCS /13400 - Interurban Ave. S. FINDINGS Vicinity /Site Information Project Description The applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval with Design Review to install a Personal Communication Services (PCS) base station. The base station will include twelve (12) ,antennae Mounted to a twenty -seven (27) foot pole affixed to the existing building. The total height of pole and antennae, as mounted on the building, will be 45 feet. ' Ground equipment will be located adjacent to the pole- mounted antennae in a 330 square foot fenced'area. Ground cabinets will be used for processing digital signals, to transfer power from utilities to operate radio equipment and for increased capacity. A back -up gas - powered generator will also be provided. The ground equipment will be 7'11" inches in length, 2'6" in depth and stand 6 feet tall and will be located on a 270 square feet concrete pad. Attachment A is the site plan for the proposed development and Attachment B is the enlarged site plan and elevations. existing Development The site is currently occupied by Furniture World. Surrounding Land Uses The site is located in the Commercial/Light Industrial, or C/LI zone. Properties adjacent to this site are zoned C/LI and Regional Commercial Mixed Use (RCMU). Properties across the Duwamish River from the site are zoned Low Density Residential (LDR). BACKGROUND Development in the C/LI zone located within 300 feet of a residential zone or 200.feet of the Duwamish River must be reviewed under Design:Review criteria (TMC •18 60). As the applicant di'd not request consolidated revievr`at the;hearing for thie required Shoreline Permit for this location; aSubstaritial' Shoreline Development'Permit was issued on November' 25, 1997. CONDITIONAL USE CRITERIA The proposed project must conform with criteria detailed in TMC 18.64.050, (1 -5), concerning Conditional Use Permits: (1) The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public rvelfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity of the proposed use or in the district in which the subject property is located z p._W J0 00 n� tu O` u. -J =- _, z �.. o 2) ; LL w w` ..z U E-2-. : O• z Staff Report to the L97 -0064 & L97 -0066 Planning Commission GTE Wireless PCS /13400 - Interurban Ave. S. The applicant has included computer generated photographs (AttachrentC) showing the proposed location of the antennae array and pole from off -site locations. The operating equipment enclosure will be located adjacent to the Furniture World building's north facade. The ground equipment will only be accessible from a nearby access road or by foot around the non - public portions of the site. The proposed antennae and related equipment are telecommunications equipment that fall within the safety parameters set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). (2) The proposed use shall meet or exceed the performance standards that are required in the district it will occupy. Staff has determined that the proposal falls within the 45 height limit for the C/LI zone. The ground equipment is located outside of the setback area. A Substantial Shoreline Development Permit was issued for this project.; Design Review for the project is also required and will be reviewed as part of this report, below. The project appears to comply with setback and other development standards in this zone. (3) The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses in terms of traffic and pedestrian circulation, building and site design. As with similar uses, the PCS system will generate trips during the construction period and, following the completion of construction, up to 1 trip per month for maintenance. The facility is compatible with surrounding development as it is located in a commercial /light industrial area. (4) The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan This project must comply with the following Comprehensive Plan policies and meet necessary Zoning Code regulations. 12.1.34. Actively coordinate project implementation with individual utilities based upon Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. The applicant will secure separate electrical and telephone services for the site. 12.1.36. Encourage utilities to consolidate facilities and minimize visual impacts of facilities where 'V technically feasible. Implementation strategies for this policy include the use of shared infrastructure and use of . existing structures. The applicant is not proposing a facility that will be shared with any other vcr'Ne PCS providers, however the facility is using an existing structure as opposed to creating a ( '�,v1�''J separate monopole or other support structures for antennae. veir G%tv ��,;� 0 �' 4 •. z • HZ IX 6 w 00 w z' 1 WO g Q' co d. =W z F— O` Z I, W U '0 W uj' H u_ - O: wz O I- z 1 Staff Report to the L97 -0064 & L97 -0066 Planning Commission GTE Wireless PCS /13400 - Interurban Ave. S. 0404 ‘4 To minimize visual impacts associated with this project, the applicant has located the l or development adjacent to the existing building and will include an enclosure with privacy slats for 0A,0,‘ the ground equipment. The pole will be painted to match the building below the roof line and or" •- will use a non -glare metal above the roofline. To mitigate additional visual impacts, the project fio'was reviewed under SEPA and Design Review guidelines. MV • `y.. rL 5) All measures have been taken to minimize the possible adverse impacts which the proposed use may have on the area in which it is located. N :,- 0)411 The applicant has indicated that the location of the pole in the C/LI zone and existing vegetative . �++ screening help mitigate adverse impacts of the project. As the project is also required to go J through Design Review, additional mitigation of adverse impacts may be required. e� r DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA eir ,ilitt 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 movement; b. Parking and service areas should be located, designed and screened to moderate the visual impact of large paved areas; a The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to the site. The pole and affixed antennae will be erected within the 45 foot height limit established for this use in the Conditional Use Permit review process. No on -site pedestrian activity is located near the base station. No parking will be required for the development. The pole and affixed antennae will be screened intermittently by existing vegetation from view of surrounding residential properties. Much of the support structure for the antennae is screened from properties on three sides by the existing building, which also provides screening for the ground equipment. 2. Relationship of Structure and Site to Adjoining Area. a. Harmony on texture, lines and masses is encouraged; ' • 9 6 b. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be provided; 44 c. Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the established neighborhood q character; d. Compatibility of vehicular pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terns of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged; e. Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation wills street circulation should be encouraged. Proposed screening will leave the upper portions of the pole visible when viewed from adjacent residential properties to the northeast. The project is not located within a vehicular or pedestrian route and is located away from on -site traffic and parking to avoid conflicts with customer and delivery truck traffic. v _ w of- . .-;",;,.� , , Staff Report to the L97 -0064 & L97 -0066 Planning Commission GTE Wireless PCS /13400 - Interurban Ave. S. 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; 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 1- No additional landscaping is proposed for this project. The antennae has partial screening 4�tIDN O provided by the existing landscaping both on and off -site. The view of the equipment enclosure 1 is screened from existing residential properties by the existing building. Although visible from I- 5, the equipment area will be surrounded by a gated fence equipped with wooden privacy slats to minimize visual impact. The location of the development is generally located away from vehicular traffic by existing curbs and distance from traffic areas. The only lighting associated with the tower may be a FAA required red beacon. The pole is removed from general public access and will be fenced for safety and security. 4. Building Design. tA. 1"` eget a. Architectural style is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on quality of its design and 14° relationship to its surroundings; b. Buildings should be to appropriate scale and in harmony with permanent neighboring developments; t.� 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; t1. 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. 6 A Staff Report to the L97 -0064 & L97 -0066 Planning Commission GTE Wireless PCS /13400 - Interurban Ave. S. Much of the criteria in this section are not applicable with the exception of color and mounting of the antennae. The applicant has indicated that the pole and antennae will be painted to match the building and to reduce the visual impacts from surrounding properties. Attachment D shows the proposed `T -Arm' mounting for the antennae. 5. 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 proportions should be to scale; b. Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street furniture should meet the guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. Other than the associated ground equipment that will be screened by a locked and gated fence, there are no other miscellaneous structures. CONCLUSIONS The Planning Commission, pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 18.108.040, hereby makes the following findings and conclusions first under the city's Conditional Use Permit criteria (TMC 18.64.050) and then followed by the city's Design Review criteria (TMC 18.60.050) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA: (1) The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare... Potentially hazardous operating equipment is inaccessible to the public. The associated technology is within federal safety guidelines. Therefore, all conditions are satisfied. (2) The proposed criteria shall meet or exceed the performance standards... The applicant is within the allowed height for this zone. The development must comply with Design Review guidelines and has received a Shoreline Permit. (3) The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding... There will be trips generated during the construction period, followed by one trip per month for scheduled maintenance. No other impacts to transportation system are anticipated. The facility is compatible with other land uses in its zone. All operating equipment is located in locked cabinets. Existing vegetative screening is appropriate. 7 _ z z: 0 oO' t to W I. J F--.. co LL w00} gJ u. N d. z� o: zt uj o- o I- wW U. Z ui co 0 1- z 1 Staff Report to the L97 -0064 & L97 -0066 Planning Commission GTE Wireless PCS 113400 - Interurban Ave. S. (4) The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies... The project will have the necessary electrical services for its operation. The 45 foot height limit z in this zone will limit the ability to attract a co- location with another wireless provider. Visual i lr; impacts are minimized by painting, placement and use of a simplified antennae mounting to w reduce visual clutter. 6 V: U O' (5) All measures have been taken to minimize the possible adverse impacts... ` w w. w= J Applicant will paint the pole and antennae to blend with surroundings. A Determination of Non- N u_: w 0' significance was issued under SEPA, as well as a Substantial Shoreline Development Permit. 2 �. g J DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA: d 1 w: (1) Relationship of Structure to Site. z 1- O z 1`: The pole and antennae are within allowed height limits. No on -site pedestrian activity is located w w' near project. The development will be screened by existing vegetation and the building. o w. (2) Relationship of Structure and Site to Adjoining Area. w w H U'. Existing vegetation will limit visibility of the antennae from surrounding properties. Location of "-- O; the ground equipment and antennae on the north side of the building mitigates visual impacts El N. U from surrounding properties. The project will not impact pedestrian or vehicular movement. - . z (3) Landscaping and Site Treatment. Existing landscaping on and off site provides screening for project. Views of ground equipment from 1 -5 are screened. Equipment and antennae are sited away from potential conflicts with automobiles and pedestrians. An FAA beacon may be required. 1. (4) Building Design. The applicant will paint pole and antennae to mitigate visual impacts. The mounting technique reduces visual bulk of antennae. (5) Miscellaneous Structures and Street Furniture. Not applicable. RECOMMENDATIONS , Staff recommends that the Conditional Use Permit be approved City of Tukwila PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Tukwila Board of Architectural Review and Planning Commission will be holding a work session and public hearing on December 11, 1997. The work session will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. located at 6200 Southcenter Blvd, to discuss the following: BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING CASE NUMBER: L97 -0039 APPLICANT: CSM Hotel REQUEST: Design review approval of an 8- story, 210 room hotel with a 2 -story parking LOCATION: garage. 16038 West Valley Highway, Tukwila. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING CASE NUMBER: L97 -0055 APPLICANT: Western Wireless REQUEST: Approval of a Personal Communication System (PCS) Base Station comprised of a 100 -foot monopole with 9 antennae. LOCATION: 15830 Pacific Hwy S, Tukwila. CASE NUMBER: L97 -0064 - Conditional Use Permit L97 -0066 - Design Review APPLICANT: GTE Wireless REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit and Design Review approval of a Personal Communication System (PCS) Base station, comprised of 12 antennae mounted to a 27 foot pole, affixed to an existing building. LOCATION: 13400 Interurban Av S, Tukwila. CASE NUMBER: L96 -0071 (Tukwila Manufacturing /Industrial Center Strategic.Implementation Plan) APPLICANT: City of Tukwila REQUEST: Adopt a subarea implementation plan for the Tukwila MIC. Includes streamlining permit review, capital improvements and regulatory revisions. LOCATION: All properties north of the 126th right of way alignment northward to the City limits and its potential annexation area, but excluding the Allentown residential neighborhood. Persons wishing to comment on the above cases may do so by written statement or by appearing at the public hearing. Information on the above cases may be obtained at the Tukwila Planning Division. The City encourages you to notify your neighbors and other persons you believe would be affected by the above items. Published: November 26, 1997 Seattle Times Distribution: Mayor, City Clerk, Property Owners /Applicants, Adjacent Property Owners, File. 1 Z _— w 1. JU U OY WO w=' J (~ w g Q: N a, ui z ' F- O' w~ np c.) off w w. Nv Z ►i U= 0 z A F F I D A V I T 0 Notice of Public Meeting 0 Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet D Board of Appeals Agenda Packet O F D I S T R I B U T I O N hereby declare that: Planning Commission Agenda Packet. 0 Short Subdivision Agenda Packet Q Notice of Application for Shoreline Management Permit 0 Shoreline Management Permit 0 Determination of Non - significance 0 Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance fl Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice 0 Notice of Action ['Official Notice 0 Other Other was IrrUdo each of the following addresses on fgv. Q-vovbk:c4,-AA` \-1-LL TA_A„.2e_ N � / lg0-i i Name of Project 61TIi (tai V thSS File Number, C-' 7 6D to 4 Signature ,..... a �. D„ 00 t .coo' tnuw w co u- O; =a 1w Z �. 0 Z 1-: DO co 0 1— ww F.,.Ui 0: .z U =. 0 r- City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director NOVEMBER 25, 1997 CITY OF TUKWILA NOTICE OF HEARING PROJECT INFORMATION GTE Wireless has filed applications for a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review, Numbers L97 -0064 and L97 -0066, to construct a Personal Communication System (PCS) Base Station, comprised of twelve antennae mounted to a 27 foot pole, affixed to the existing structure, at Furniture World, 13400 interurban Ave S. You are invited to comment on the project at the public hearing scheduled for December 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. before the Planning Commission. The hearing will take place at City Hall in City Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. To confirm the time and date before the hearing, call the Department of Community Development at 431 -3670. For further information on this proposal, contact Michael Jenkins at 431 -3685 or visit our offices at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Permits applied for include: • Conditional Use Permit • Design Review Other known required permits include: • Substantial Shoreline Development Permit FILES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW The project files are available at the City of Tukwila. To view the files, you may request them at the permit counter of the Department of.Community Development (DCD), located at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard #100. Application Filed: Notice of Completeness Issued: Notice of Application Issued: September 29, 1997 October 14, 1997 October 21, 1997 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431 -3670 • Fax (206) 431 -3665 •.�.. .., # "'` z i ~` w J U Uo o W X, : g = a, _ � z o .111 uf •z I—' no .o . W u.1: .0 11'1 io z • •. d O F D I S T R I B U T I O N 1 / 7 ) G 0 4 1 hereby declare that: otice of Public Hearing El Notice of Public Meeting A F F I D A V I T • D Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet O Board of Appeals Agenda Packet .0 Planning Commission Agenda Packet O Short Subdivision Agenda Packet Q Notice of Application for Shoreline Management Permit QShoreline Management Permit fl Determination of Non - significance 0 Mitigated. Determination of Nonsignificance ODe:termination of Significance and Scoping Notice 0 Notice of Action 0 Official Notice 0 Other Other was mailed to each of the following addresses on Ik,-25 -c_% 4-14-a_di-ta( Name of Project 1ITE File Number. 1-97 -00t0Ll 1rc1 7-O0o(, Signature ' Consulting Group, Inc. TELECOMMUNICATIONS DATE: October 21, 1997 TO: Michael Jenkins Assistant Planner City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 NOTICE OF TRANSMITTAL FROM: Steve Welton Land Use Planner DELIVERED BY: HAND MAIL XX PICK -UP OVERNIGHT RE: GTE PCS -- Allentown -- PCS Site WA0145 -- File# LA97 -0065 (Proposed Facility on 13400 Interurban Avenue) THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ENCLOSED: Two Two Fifteen PURPOSE /COMMENTS: Enclosed please find the above referenced material for our facility at 13400 Interurban Avenue. If you have any questions or comments about the enclosed material, please call me at (425) 635 -5834. Thank you! (2) Sets of Photo Simulations (2) Additional Photos (15) Revised Sheet A -1 RECEIVED CITY OF TUKWILA OCT 221997 PERMIT CENTER Seattle Regional Office: 500 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1150 • Bellevue, WA 98004 • Telephone: (206) 637.8650 • Fax: (206) 637 -8651 +; z Wiz; tr w:. 0- 0. ■ (o • Cl U) w; w =. . J W w: w0 g J; w a. 1O I-w. zI.. H O: Z 0 i0 N4. CI I- = V. Iii z; co 0 Consulting Group, Inc. TELECOMMUNICATIONS October 21, 1997 Michael Jenkins Assistant Planner City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 Re: GTE Wireless PCS -- Allentown -- PCS Site WA0145 -- LA97 -0065 Dear Michael - Enclosed please find the photosimulations that you requested for the proposed GTE Wireless PCS Facility at 13400 Interurban Avenue in Tukwila. The photosimulations depict an approximation of what the facility would look like from the area where the photo was taken. Obviously, there is some margin for error in this type of process, but we feel the simulations give a fairly good representation of our proposed facility. I have also enclosed two other photos from the areas requested, but was unable to get a view of the antennas due to existing vegetation. I should note that it is not easy to get a long glimpse of the Furniture World building while driving down I -5, due to the topography and existing vegetation in the area. If you have any questions about the photosimulations, or any other details on our proposed project, please do not hesitate to contact me at (425) 635 -5834. Thank you. Sincerely, JM CONSULTING GROUP, INC. 3c (Lnj, Steve Welton Land Use Planner cc: Case File Enclosures (5) Seattle Regional Office: 500 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1150 • Bellevue, WA 98004 • Telephone: (206) 637 -8650 • Fax: (206) 637 -8651 A F F I D A V I T • O F D I S T R I B U T I O N • I, - /D i .0 , VK' c i!v*, i • 1 rr hereby declare that: 0 Notice of Public Hearing O Notice of Public Meeting 0 Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet O Board of Appeals Agenda Packet O Planning Commission Agenda Packet 0 Short Subdivision Agenda Packet O Notice of Application for Shoreline Management Permit 0 Shoreline Management Permit 0 Determination of Non - significance J Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance O Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice fl Notice of Action Ll Official Notice 14 Other NikPt,t,e _L. ��1 pp il/az k_, Other was mailed to each of the following addresses on «i�11C(1 j, JL_ Name of Project(-4 wLW F /Y) , File Number i_CA-1 "' C"' Gq C( (cD Signature City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director NOTICE OF APPLICATION DATED OCTOBER 21,1997 The following applications have been submitted to the Department of Community Development for review and decision. FILE NUMBERS: L97 -0064 (Conditional Use Permit) L97 -0065 (Substantial Shoreline Development Permit) L97 -0066 (Design Review) APPLICANT: JM Consulting for GTE Wireless LOCATION: 13400 Interurban Ave. PROPOSAL: Installation of a Personal Communication System (PCS) Base Station comprised of 12 antennae mounted to a 20 foot pole, affixed to the building at the subject address OTHER REQUIRED PERMITS: SEPA checklist approval (E97 -0035) z z• H w• � 6 U O CO Ili J L_ CO LL w O. gQ w o. I-w z� 0 Z w uj 2 o` 'O D. These files are available for review at the Department of Community Development, 63.00 01-1 Southcenter Blvd., #100, Tukwila, WA. Please call (206) 431 -3670 to ensure that the file(s) will be .s - v, available. u. p OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT You can submit comments on this application. You must submit your comments in writing to the Department of Community Development by 5:00 p.m. on November 11, 1997. This matter is also scheduled for a public hearing on December 11, 1997. If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Department at (206) 431 -3670 to ensure that the hearing is still scheduled for this date. If you cannot submit comments in writing by the cutoff date indicated above, you may still appear at the hearing and give your comments on the proposal before the Planning Commission. If you have questions about this proposal contact Michael Jenkins, the Planner in charge of this file. Anyone who submits written comments will become parties of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. APPEALS You may request a copy of any decision or obtain information on your appeal rights by contacting the Department at 431 -3670. A decision from the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. The Department will provide you with information on appeals if you are interested. DATE OF APPLICATION: NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: NOTICE OF APPLICATION: September 29, 1997 October 14, 1997 October 21, 1997 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431 -3665 :; yawing# OCT, -15' 97 (WED) 16:48 J M CONSP SING GROUP Consulting Group, Inc. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TEL:206 -67= -~,8651 P. 001 FAX TRANSMITTAL DATE: October 15,1997 FAX NUMBER: 431 -3665 TO: Michael Jenkins NUMBER OF PAGES: 2 City of Tukwila FROM: Steve Welton . ORIG. TO FOLLOW: No RE: GTE Wireless Allentown PCS Facility - L97 -0065 THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ENCLOSED: One (1) Cut Sheet for Proposed "T -Arm" Antenna Configuration PURPOSE/COMMENTS: Michael - Enclosed please find the above referenced cut sheet for the alternate antenna mounting frame. The proposed lattice framed "top hat" configuration was proposed because it adds enhanced safety for technicians when they are servicing the antennas. If you have arty questions, please feel free to contact me at (425) 635 -5834. Thank you. Steve 500 108th Ave NE, Ste. 1150 • Bellevue, WA 98004 Telephone: (206) 637-8650 • Pax (206) 637 -8651 .;. .......: • J U: 0 0- OCT, -15' 97 (WED) 16:48 J M CONS!'" '1,1 NG GROUP TEL:206 -6 7'8651 P. 002 WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE B1705 STANDOFF MOUNT for 4-1/2" OD pipe The B1705 Standoff Mount provides three 74" long standoff arms, each supporting either one antenna on the end or two antennas with azimuths 120° apart on each side. The wireless antennas mount on separately ordered 2 -3/8" OD Antenna - mounting Pipes (p. 19.06) that u -bolt to the standoff arms with included hardware. The Pipes are available in five lengths. from 4' to 11' long, to match the length of the panel antenna. With two antennas mounted on the sides of each standoff arm, three sectors are covered with two antennas each, separated by approximately 10'. With the mounting clamp loosened, the Standoff Mount may be rotated to the required azimuth while supported by the safety collar. Product Number Description Weight, lb B1705 Standoff Mount for 4-1/2" OD — three standoff arms 260 1-888-880-9191 Tr 1n7 Antenna- mounIIng ;,tom Pipe ordered � G ;: ; separately (p. 19.06) r Pipe mast 4-1/2" OD 1 Mounting clamp LIE 6D, UO :w = N • LL-. wwa O: LLQ. = O. Iw. Z •i— 0 • 'Z H: ;O N, w . u& 2 •.lL� _O z 1- H O z 417 ML,nvc..41 City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATIONS October 14, 1997 Steve Welton JM Consulting 500 - 108th Ave NE, Suite 1150 Bellevue, WA 98004 RE: Application for a Conditional Use Permit, Design RevieWand SEPA checklist for a PCS Base Station, 13400 Interurban Ave S., (L97 -0064, L97 -0066) Dear Mr. Welton: z <z ce 2 00. CO W = CO IL. u O g 5 LI d. �w zt._. �o z Your application, on behalf of your client GTE Wireless, for a Conditional Use Permit, Design w` Review and SEPA checklist, to develop a Personal Communication System (PCS) Base Station at the Furniture World, 13400 Interurban Ave S., has been found to be complete on October 14, -'. 1997 for the purposes of meeting state mandated time requirements. The project has been =W. assigned to Michael Jenkins and is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning Commission on December 11, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Please note that this approval does not yet LI p`. extend to your Shoreline application, which is being reviewed separately. . U N F. : The next step is for you to install the notice board on the site within 14 days of the date of this 0 letter. You received information on how to install the sign with your application packet. If you need another set of those instructions, you may obtain them at the Department of Community Development (DCD). Also, you must obtain a laminated copy of the Notice of Application to post on the board. This notice is also available at DCD. After installing the sign with the laminated notice, you need to return the signed Affidavit of Posting to the our office. This determination of complete application does not preclude the ability of the City to require that you submit additional plans or information, if in our estimation such information is necessary to ensure the project meets the substantive requirements of the City or to complete the review process. I will be contacting you soon to discuss this project. If you wish to speak to me sooner, feel free to call me at 431 -3685. Sincerely, Michael Jenkins Assistant Planner c :\rnsoffice...Ietter\976466cm.doc 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431 -3670 • Fax. (206) 431 -3665 ...�..: :., 03/14/94 City of Tukwila Department of Community Development File Number L 4-i ooh LAND USE PERMIT ROUTING FORM TO: ❑ Building ®--Planning 0- Public Works D3-Fire Dept. ❑ Police Dept. ❑ Parks /Rec Project: _ r^ II'' 11 ( A �•`i� 6 i -6 W a�Li s �C�j W Q! but_ 4.644 !..-■• Address: 13Lo6 Lw4 wle«.4. Au . Date transmitted: I Oc— i R'T - Response requested by: ( 1 OAT- t Staff coordinator: C1.01,-)v--1).S S Date response received: Lcn -©®6 Lai -oo6y COMMENTS pie :Fe . (P(,c) 1442 -i AAA:7 s . L k 1 - 0065 gAxeZ 44,e, pit/1,111- )- J- -I 5 i M Is it ;M- NCB icLakut,t if so ► 4th- st-ae, l V - I& Do uJClvO'2c1. 5I/ /0tA) F F 's i r9f c.t,� c (,Qgl,t„-v -Ls c ot,toreke, tip- M U b atd f ,�',t,�,; '-e9- r s LL needs -) .2-to-p.8 rvt,ErfeoL. f�, a�.c.A.e.�(.- ,Cs FZC � PAR-- , 432-0/7 RECEIVED OCT 01 1997 RECEIVED CITY OF TUKWM OCT 1 U 1997 PONT Cgli3gi3 TUKWILA PUBLIC WOfK3 ❑ DRC review requested ©` /1 �Plan submittal requested 7 Comments prepared by: ❑ Plan approved Plan check date: d �� s z rew J0 U00 N w= J w0 gQ I- Wm Z F. Z o: uj 0 N. 0 H, W. I- LL'b ui b'' z ma • CITY OF -7/KWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 DESIGN REVIEW (P -DR) APPLICATION b.,, <" > :.:.> =a k ..:.. OR:STAfF`USE:ONLY... 'i,::: 'bi f J` rr,' €�' i r..i �- ..� a:k d.i' .. .13 n.`R's :ow ^r X z z . �'.. . „ :. .. r: : . . r ?: ^: .Plan Y s :K >. r.; k . .. rc : > .„ = ?';.= . „° ,,,,,,...<.: : Y : _ . 3 '" : FileNum ber• ; . 1. r ..• . t.. fix r t ,y .�• � �Y • au :T.. . ' . "?.1:... Receipt Number : a. s.y -� # n x .x, R pt : 4: :: P ect File raj • '� Dom _ • �^ , x <_ r ` ....SERA Fie _ . Y : T 1., F ' A r r r Application.Complete ate: = ; _�� :. n ...• > <' . r ‘..,Y.', r3:� : 4"s �'� » � :.. t �.,.'4"''�K.7 Win'. > s s A ikmtion.lncom late ate..., . -' •i . Shoreline le. .... ... i s c� ,. .o+'SC Y k*� , , y �i�E+tsF '. ,M ar. ?3� I. PROJECT BACKGROUND A. NAME OF PROJECT /DEVELOPMENT: A l l e n town GTE PC S F a c i l i t y - W A 014 5 B. LOCATION OF PROJECT /DEVELOPMENT: (give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and subdivision; or tax lot number, access street, and nearest intersection; if proposal applies to several properties, list the streets bounding the area.) 13400 Interurban Avenue South 000300- 0115 -09 Quarter: Section:14 ,15 Township: 2 0 N Range: 4E (This information may be found on your tax statement) C. CONTACT: (Primary contact regarding the application, and to whom all notices and reports shall be sent) NAME: Steve Weltog,JM Consulting Group for GTE Wireless of the Pacific ADDRESS: —500 1fl th Ave. Suite 1150; Bellevue, WA 98004 PHONE: ( 495) 635 - 583.4 SIGNATURE: DATE: 12- CO ( C7-7 IRECE1VED CITY OF TUKWILA • SEP 2 9 187 PERMIT CENTER % ''" Consulting Group, Inc. -r ELE& F'\IMiL Ni« AT1 )N Design Review Guidelines from Zoning Code Applicable: Section E (Miscellaneous Structures) 1. 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 proportions should be to scale. Z ty 11.1 o O' No U) J H wo o. The proposed communication facility will be mounted to the side and roof of the I-- w; existing "Furniture World" building on interurban. The mounting device will be ? I- painted to match the color of the existing building where below the roofline, and z o will be a galvanized grey color above the roofline, to attempt to blend with the LIJ u typical Washington skyline. The equipment cabinet will be surrounded by a chainlink fence which will have privacy slats to prevent visibility. 718r---2 wuj 2. Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures should meet the i 0. guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. "-- o; w. There will be no lighting proposed for the facility. In the event of night o �' maintenance, the technician will bring a portable light source which can be plugged Z into an electrical outlet provided on the radio cabinet. Design Review from Comprehensive Plan Applicable Sections: H (Interurban Avenue South), J (Utility) H. The development helps to create a logical and harmonious division between commercial /industrial uses and residential uses, through such measures as appropriate site design and use of topographic changes. The proposed telecommunication facility will appear as an ancillary use to the existing building on the site. The antennas will extend above the roofline, but only to a height of 45'. The antennas will be screened from neighboring residences across the Duwamish by the topographic site lines, and existing trees lying along the Duwamish. The proposed facility will be a grey color to blend with the Washington Seattle Regional Office: 500 lOSth Avenue NE, Suite 1150 • Bellevue, WA 98004 • Telephone: (206) 637 -S650 • Fax: (206) 637 -8651 �: Page 2 skyline, and the radio cabinets will only be visible from the Interstate 5 onramp, and z will be screened with a chainlink fence equipped with privacy slats. • 1 : Z 11.1 J. (Utilities) W 2 , 6 = t 0 0 LLI x CO UT U) 0: U) LL, w 0, •rj u_ •It' iu) Da I... w it z 1..., 2. Where technologically feasible, the utility or agency should consolidate its facilities with others and minimize visual impacts of facilities. GTE proposes to located the PCS (Personal Communication System) on the rooftop of an existing building.. Thus, the antennas will appear to be an ancillary use to the building. Because of the nature of the network in this area, it is possible to locate as low as 45' and still provide adequate service in the area. 3. Sharing of cellular communications towers, poles, antennae, trenches, easements and substation sites is encouraged. No communication towers in the vicinity were available for co-location. In addition, the low height of the facility allows for a rooftop attachment, which is considered a desirable method of minimizing visual impacts to a community by a large number of jurisdictions. D. PROPERTY OWNER DECLARATION The undersigned makes the following statements based upon personal knowledge: 1. I am the current owner of the property which is the subject of this application. 2. All statements contained in the application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 3. The application is being submitted with my knowledge and consent. 4. I understand that conditions of approval, which the City and applicant have jointly agreed may not be completed prior to final approval of the construction (e.g., final building permit approval) will be incorporated into an agreement to be executed and recorded against the property prior to issuance of any construction permits. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington and the United States of America that the foregoing statement is true and correct. EXECUTED at M# rce r- 2:75 iLI (city), Wa s 411 ►^ (state), on Sep*ii .6o er a. , 199 ? . (Print Name) P. o. B o k. 70o, Her 175 IctAdj kt.}A- 9,8 o ("0 (Address) . x.04 -d3.2-732 a_ Use additional sheets as needed for all property owner signatures. . z re w'. 6 UO ra W =: 1- W' w 0 J. N D. z0 z�.: o, Z �. w U� ww u.o ..z N 0 z CITY O'- ,TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION CHECKLIST The materials listed below must be submitted with your application unless specifically waived in writing by the Department of Community Development. Please contact the Department if you feel certain items are not applicable to your project and should be waived. Application review will not begin until it is determined to be complete. The initial application materials allow starting project review and vesting the applicant's rights. However, they in no way limit the City's ability to require additional information as needed to establish consistency with development standards. Department staff are available to answer questions about application materials at 431 -3670. ALICATION FORMS: al Application Checklist (1 copy), indicating items submitted with application • Design Review Application (4 copies) L I Design Review Fee ($900) • SEPA Environmental Checklist (6 copies) SEPA Environmental Checklist Fee ($325) tShoreline Permit Application (6 copies) & Fee (if within Shoreline Overlay District) PLANS [Six (6) copies of the following]: lalj Vicinity map showing location of the site. ISurrounding area map showing existing land uses within a 1000 -foot radius from the site's roperty lines. I Site plan at 1". 30' or 1" = 20', with north arrow, graphic scale, and date; and the license stamp of the architect. The following information must be contained on the plan (details may be included on additional drawing sheets): O Property lines and dimensions, lot size(s), and names of adjacent roads O Location and gross floor area of existing and proposed structure(s) with setbacks O Location of driveways, parking, loading, and outdoor service areas, with parking calculations and location and type of dumpster /recycling area screening O Location and type of site lighting, including parking and pedestrian areas O Location and type of site furniture, such as benches, bike racks; location and type of any proposed public outdoor art O Location of any trails, parks, plazas or other outdoor open space provided for employees or the public; existing and proposed open space easements and dedications (if any) O Location and classification of any watercourses or wetlands, and 200' limit of Shoreline Overlay District O Existing and proposed grades at 2' contours, extending at least 5 feet beyond the site's boundaries, with a notation of the slope of areas in excess of 20% RECEIVED CITY OF TokelAtILA SEP 2 9 1997 PERMIT CENTER DESREV.DOC 1/30/97 „.>.`;° O Location of closest exi `g fire hydrant; location and size of 1 y lines; location and size of utilities or street/sidewalk easements or dedications O Description of water and sewer availability from provider of utility (note which utility district or City) O Other relevant structures or features, such as rockeries, fences. ❑ Landscape/planting plan at the same scale as site plan, with north arrow, graphic scale, and date; and the license stamp of the landscape architect. The following information must be contained on the plan: z O Property lines and names of adjacent roads 11-: O Location of the following: proposed structure(s), vehicle and pedestrian circulation CC w areas, dumpster /recycling area, site fumiture, any proposed public outdoor art D O Existing trees over 4" in diameter by size and species, and any trees to be saved d o O Proposed landscaping, including size, species, location and spacing. w Ill ❑ Building elevations of all building facades at a scale of 1/8" = 1' or 1/4" = 1', with graphic scale _I I_ and date. Each sheet shall have the license stamp of the architect. Include on the elevations: w 0. O Dimensions of all building facades and major architectural elements, with notations of g � a materials to be used O Location and type of exterior building lighting = a O Location of mechanical units and proposed screening where necessary. Z I . ❑ Signage per Sign Code. z o One (1) high quality 8 1/2" x 11" reduction of each of above plans. If the project undergoes ? o' significant changes, and additional set of reductions may be required. o N. ❑ Colors and materials sample board showing colors and materials to be used on all building Eli- -, w ,�/ exteriors. x o; LJ APPLICANT'S RESPONSE TO DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA: Lt. z` Written response to the Zoning Code Design Review Guidelines and Comprehensive Plan Design cii c. Review Policies (see attached Design Review Application). o I El OTHER MATERIALS: ? Other documentation and graphics in support of the proposal may be included as appropriate, such as color renderings, perspective drawings, photographs or models. If other materials are to be considered, eight (8) copies of each must be submitted (except models). Color drawings or photos may be submitted as 8.5 x 11 -inch color photocopies. PUBLIC NOTICE: IKing County Assessor's map(s) which shows the location of each property within 500 feet of the subject property. ITwo (2) sets of mailing labels for all property owners and tenants (residents or businesses) within 500 feet of the subject property. (Note: Each unit in multiple - family buildings - -e.g. apartments, condos, trailer parks —must be included.) See Attachment A. ❑ A 4' x 4' public notice board will be required on site within 14 days of the Department determining that a complete application has been received. See Attachment B. DESREV.DOC 12/12/96 N a� GENERAL NOTES: sg ..c�E gAR gEgx aiii "1 1E213¢p ! viaL 0 CODE DATA big $ al 2 n SF 5 ba 1 5 9 Z ' Z. „ W UO .N D W I W }�} I-- � J • gQ N 0 3C_. Z Z a. U N : 'O 'D H WW. W Z. O ~� z f t/ � i' ! I;i i 12 11 ` 5 e El e le i 060 ® ®O 0 00® 6 2 UOS Np. 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