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Permit L93-0089 - REED REINVALD ARCHITECTS - FOSTER LIBRARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
l93-0089 4060 south 144th street l93-0087 l93-0088 foster library City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSIONBOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW MINUTES JUNE 23, 1994 Mr. Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Members present were Messrs. Clark, Meryhew, Neiss and Ms. Stetson. Messrs. Haggerton, Flesher and Malina were excused. Representing the staff were Jack Pace, Denni Shefrin, Ann Siegenthaler and Sylvia Schnug Case #L94 -0012 I. Attached vs. Detach Units in Single Family Zones Denni Shefrin gave the staff report. There are two issues with this first provision. PRD units need to be harmonious with the surrounding residential developments. Secondly, single family units which are detached are more preferable than those which are attached. It also references zero -lot -line development. At a typical zero -lot -line set -up you are actually having detached units but they are built on the property line on alternating lot lines. It would be false to assume that the zero -lot -line patterns automatically means they're attached. The Council's direction is whether or not to approve attached units in single family zones. Mr. Meryhew: This applies only to the PRD section, correct? Ms. Shefrin: Yes. With one exception, there is one provision that talks about change to the sensitive area regulations. Mr. Clark: Could you not find any examples for the Council of a positive impact from attached PRD housing? To my perspective that is an example of the negative impact of detached zero -lot- line construction. You could meet the letter of it without the intent of it being harmonious. Ms. Shefrin: pattern. You are bringing up a good point. This attempts to straighten out zero -lot -line Mr. Meryhew: I don't like the restriction either. I'm not sure that down the road we want to limit it to single family. Ms. Shefrin: The bottom line here, when we're talking about PRD's, something that's created, it sets in motion the whole desire to try and retain unique geographic features. Mr. Clark: I think the only people who are embracing the clustering concept are those who are forced to focus on it. If you ask the general public we'd get a negative response. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665 Planning Commission /BAR Page 2 Minutes of 6 -23 -94 ?: They are thinking about their immediate neighborhood, they're not thinking about the overall city. Ms. Stetson: What's wrong with attached? What's the difference between attached and duplex for instance? This is not an example of detached zero- lot -line, this is appalling. Ms. Shefrin: Do you feel that the language in the PRD is strong enough, are there other sorts of objectives that are part of the PRD provision to get good design, to allow the kind of flexibility that we're talking about? Mr. Clark: I think that a tighter review of the architectural detailing of the product would achieve a better result than this restriction. Ms. Shefrin: The PRD allows that sort of critique as well. The BAR criteria is more specific to commercial development. Mr. Neiss: I think we need some flexibility. If you had the two attached on one lot line it gives you a lot more room to do something creative with the surrounding area. Mr. Clark: And preserve native vegetation. ?: I like the the way the code reads without the changes. Ms. Shefrin: The way the code currently reads it doesn't require BAR review, but it does require BAR guidelines be applied to the project. Mr. Clark: The problem with viewing the PRD from the perspective of clustering is that if the citizen's and the council don't see the value of clustering, what's the point of having that as a goal? Is that the goal of the PRD? Ms. Shefrin: Ultimately it is. Mr. Pace: If you want to leave the wording as is, just strengthen the BAR guidelines. Mr. Clark: Remember that if the overall goal is clustering, then the existing language achieves a better result than the new proposed language. II. Minimum Property Size Second issue relates to minimum property size. In the Code PRD's are limited to one acre or greater. The SAO requires that short plats and boundary line adjustments also meet administrative PRD. This whole issue pertains to areas where there are sensitive areas. ?: I agree with the Council on this one to just delete it. Planning Commission kAR '� Page 3 Minutes of 6 -23 -94 III. Density and Minimum Lot Size The PRD allows a density transfer. Density transfer says that if you have sensitive areas on your property the provision does not penalize for maximizing development. You have to recognize that sensitive areas says you can't build in those areas and you have to provide a buffer. The direction that Council gave was to omit the density transfer calculation all together and regulate minimum lot size. They suggested a 15% reduction to lot areas and setbacks with a minimum lot size of 6,120 square feet in area. The Tukwila Tomorrow Committee is recommending minimum lot sizes of 6,500 square feet in residential zones in lieu of 7,200. Ms. Shefrin: So, do we look at regulating lot size and allow some variety or variance of setbacks to accomplish the goal of preserving the sensitive areas and open spaces? Mr. Neiss: I think there should be a minimum lot size, whether it's 15% or an actual square footage. Mr. Meryhew: I agree there should be a limit, it could be as small as 5,000 square feet. Mr. Clark: If you have a high density, 5,000 square feet can look very big. That can support a lot of design options, but I don't think we should go below 5,000. Mr. Neiss: I'm not in total agreement with the idea of 5,000 square foot lots, but I stand alone on that one. Ms. Shefrin: If we start limiting lot areas there has to be some demonstration that a site can support "X" number of lots with that minimum area. Mr. Pace: As lot size gets larger, density transfer doesn't work. ?: The important thing is that we want to minimize the number of 5,000 square foot lots. We want to vary them, try to go as large as possible, but in some cases we might want it to be 5,000 square feet. Ms. Shefrin: The other option would be to leave density transfer in there and have a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. IV. Density Transfer to Developable Parts Of The Site The Code states that no development is allowed in sensitive areas. The conflict is that this provision excludes density transfer and the SAO says you can't develop on steep slopes, how do we resolve that issue? The recommendation is that the development be confined to developable portions in accordance with Chapter 18.45 of zoning code and sensitive areas regulations. Planning Commission /BAR Page 4 Minutes of 6 -23 -94 V. Board of Architectural Review The way the Code says there are BAR guidelines, however, there are no guidelines for single family or multi - family development. Also there is no statement that says that the Board of Architectural Review must review PRD's. Council and Staff recommend that the entire section be deleted. ?: All PRD's still have to be reviewed by the Planning Commission? Ms. Shefrin: Yes. Mr. Clark: We were just talking about more BAR review, and now you're saying no BAR review. I feel we should delete the entire section. Ms. Shefrin: But they still apply to guidelines. You as the Planning Commission use the same BAR guidelines. You still have the authority to make recommendations on the architecture and features provided on -site. VI. Off -Site Perspectives The intent here is to provide vegetative screening to lessen the visibility of new buildings to properties located down - slope. The problem is, what is the definition of off -site? With Foster View we made the determination that off -site is 10 feet away from the property. When you're closer you might obtain something that provides a better screen. A problem with using off -site perspectives is there is a tremendous amount of artistic license that can be taken by an individual, and to what degree can an individual actually capture all the vegetation? The Council gave us a direction to use photomontages with future development over -laid. Mr. Meryhew: Should we include the possibility of a computer generated photo instead of restricting it to photomontage? Ms. Shefrin: The most accurate version of the photomontage is computer generated but the cost is significantly more than an artist's version. Ms. Stetson: So is this a cost issue? Mr. Meryhew: The cost is in direct proportion to the size of the PRD. I recommend approval with addition that it could be computer generated photo montage. Mr. Clark closed the Work Session and opened thePublic Hearing at 8:OOpm. There were no citizen's comments. MS. STETSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 26,1994. MR. MERYHEW SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Planning Commission Minutes of 6 -23-94 Page 5 Case #'s L94 -0037. L93 -0089, L93- 0088iiL94 -0041; Foster Library Ms. Stetson stated stated for the record that she is currently a member of the Friends of Foster Library and has been so for 15 years, and asked if anyone had objections to her hearing this proposal. There were no objections. The staff report was presented by Ann Siegenthaler. The King County Library System and Tukwila entered into a local agreement providing Tukwila with a replacement for the old Foster Library. The new library will be located at the intersection of 144th and 42nd Avenue South. Four separate approvals are needed: 1) Special Permission for the amount of parking; 2) Conditional Use Permit approval; 3) Design Review and approval of the library design; and 4) Special Permission for the design of signs (included as part of design review) Special Permission - Parking Staff has concluded that the parking is comparable at this site to other library sites. Other libraries have 26 stalls, this proposal is for 34 stalls. Foster Library includes a 55- person meeting room, other libraries have a 51 person meeting room. In Design Review, revisions to the parking lot design will be discussed, such as saving large trees, which would reduce the parking stall number down to 33 or 32. At this site there is also off - street parking available. Based on this, staff concludes that parking will be adequate, and recommends approval of parking. Conditional Use Permit The purpose of the Conditional Use Permit is to look at potential impacts of unusual types of projects. In this case the Foster Library is in a residential zone, a public facility,and requires a , Conditional Use Permit under the Zoning Code. Staff noted two concerns: aesthetic impacts to the surrounding area and potential light spill -over into adjacent residences. Staff feels that further evaluation is needed to determine the aesthetic impacts of how the building and landscaping is going to look. To address light spill-over, additional screening and landscaping is needed around the site. There is a concern that parking headlights from the parking lot and lights in the lot might spill over to the adjacent homes. The details of how these are resolved were deferred from the project SEPA review to the BAR Design Review. Given that all issues can be addressed, staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Special Permission -Sign Review There are two signs proposed: a wall sign at the entrance and a monument sign at the southeast corner. Staff identified three issues: 1) a concern about the size of the monument sign (as it is currently proposed it exceeds the Sign Code limit per size); 2) it's not clear what materials and colors are proposed for the signs and there is; 3) no indication of how the signs will be Planning Commission /BAR Page 6 Minutes of 6 -23 -94 illuminated. The applicant has agreed that the Sign Code requirements will be met, will revise plans to include details of color and materials, and the illumination will be integrated into the architecture. Staff recommends approval of both signs, pending submittal and approval of revised plans and drawings. Design Review Additional materials provided by the applicant were distributed. The public has been notified of the project through notices being mailed out, signs posted at the site, articles in the Hazelnut and a public information meeting. Public comments are included in the material handed out tonight. This area has been identified as a focal point for the neighborhood. The project will be very visible to the community and a high quality design is very important. The architect has revised the original drawings to better address issues of quality and how it will fit into it's neighborhood context. This is evident in the material board and the colored sketch (entered these into public record). The top part of the building will be a dryvit, stucco type material but the majority of the building will be brick. Staff has identified 18 issues that were not well addressed by the applicant. For example, the landscape plan has two different street trees proposed and there is not sufficient site lighting. There was a question about whether there is convenient barrier free access to the main entrance. On the building design, staff had concerns about how the building is detailed, such as the downspout material, and patterns used on the facade were not repeated elsewhere. Since the staff report was prepared, staff has met with the applicant to further discuss these concerns. The result of that meeting is that the applicant has agreed to all the 18 items of concern and will work with staff in making the refinements. Mr. Clark: Which architect is representing the project? Ms. Siegenthaler: Reinvald. Landscape architect is Jongejan, Gerrard, McNeal and the architect is Reed Mr. Neiss: I would like some elaboration of what the relationship is of the building to the street. Ms. Siegenthaler: The applicant explored several options of how the building could face the street. It is my understanding that this was the best orientation of the building, given the program and site requirements and design quality issues. The applicant was trying to balance the orientation with some of the other concerns. Mr. Neiss: How it co- habitats with Foster High School seems to be an issue. Ms. Siegenthaler: There is a danger with this sort of orientation of the project appearing to turn it's back to the neighborhood, so how the entry is treated becomes very important. Planning Commission)UtR Minutes of 6 -23 -94 Ilmar Reinvald, Architect with Reed Reinvald: C�y Page 7 Since the library is a civic building it has several attributes. It needs to be simple without being dull, a building where you are proud to take visitors, with a quality of uniqueness, and a sense of order and serenity to be a good neighbor. It should be well lit and have gathering places inside and outside. Fencing and plantings will be provided to address high school traffic going through the site. We recognize the importance of the corner of 144th and 42nd, making that more important than any other corner. The building is oriented as it is because it was felt the parking' should be behind the building. The entry needed to address both the street for pedestrians arrivals and the parking lot. It will be a cut out of a simple rectangle, 16 feet by 30 feet with a plaza in front for civic events. Mr. Neiss: On the drawing it appears that the window detail is different on the west wall. Will those be equalized? Mr. Reinvald: Yes for the sake of uniformity as well as a functional requirement. Mr. Neiss: The south elevation, where you would be getting the most amount of natural light has the least of windows. Mr. Reinvald: The north side provides the most even light for reading. The library is organized on the inside such that there is a public meeting room and public toilets on the south side. Mr. Meryhew: Is there a book drop area from the outside? Mr. Reinvald: It is next to the entry. The parking space closest to the entry will be a unload only spot. Currently it is . indicated as handicap parking but that will be revised. Mr. Meryhew: I am also concerned that the parking lot will be a hangout for the high school kids. Nancy Smith, Associate Director, King County Library System: We are looking at options because being so close to the high school we need to balance the need to be a safe, good place for kids while not creating a "hang out." We don't have a good answer at this time, but it is a big discussion point. Mr. Clark: I would like the citizens to have an opportunity to look at the color board this evening if you don't have any objections (passed around materials board to audience). It appears that there is a mistake or did you intend this to be the top band color? Mr. Reinvald: The sample below is more accurate than the drawing, but the colors are in the right positions on the board. Mr. Clark: I have noticed that the medallions have a variety of shapes. Planning Commission /BAR Page 8 Minutes of 6 -23 -94 Mr. Reinvald: We have a sample here with us tonight. The staff and I have discussed possibly tapping into the City of Tukwila art program and having the medallions custom designed by local artists to tell some kind of a story. Mr. Clark: What is the depth of the relief? Mr. Reinvald: A total of 18 inches. Staff has a concern about how far it sticks out, we will be studying that further. Mr. Clark: I feel that if it is an architectural detail, that it should be a prominent one. Mr. Reinvald: We have been considering 24 inches, but I don't feel it should go out any more than that. The height of the bottom stepof the cornice to the top of the parapet is about five feet. Mr. Meryhew: Is this medallion sample the actual.size the medallions will be? Mr. Reinvald: No, they will be approximately 24 X 24 inches. Mr. Clark: What is the HVAC or heating system for this building? Scott Waytashek: Project Architect, Reed Reinvald: The heating system will be roof mounted in a mechanical well, hidden from the street view. Mr. Meryhew: Will they be visible from the second floor of Foster High School? Mr. Waytashek: No, I don't believe so. Mr. Clark: That is a hot issue for the Planning Commission, not just for people on the street but also for people who have to view this from adjacent structures. How high is the parapet? Mr. Waytashek: 20 feet, and the units are below that. To see them they have to be at least 20 feet up. The parapet above the finished roof is six feet where the mechanical well is located on the roof. The three mechanical units are five feet high. Mr. Neiss: How do you propose to address the safety issue at the location of the dumpster and employee entrance? Mr. Waytashek: The libr .ry system has agreed to install some additional lighting. Mr. Neiss: Has there been any discussion about doing a drive -by book drop? Planning Commission J.,.._AR Minutes of 6 -23-94 Page 9 Ms. Smith: Those book drops are very popular with the public, but they are staff intensive to empty them. Libraries are operated with limited numbers of staff, so by having them dumped directly into the building eliminates more staff time and will keep the books drier and cleaner. Mr. Meryhew: Is there a safety problem with an indoor book drop? Mr. Reinvald: It is normal practice to make the inside of a book drop space either out of concrete or many layers of gypsum wall board so it is explosion proof. Mr. Clark: Does the library system have a recycling program and is the garbage area large enough to support both garbage and recyclables? Ms. Smith: We are building to accommodate a recyling program. Mr. Reinvald: The garbage facility will be on a concrete base with a masonry stucco -like finish. Mr. Meryhew: What will the hours of operation be? Ms. Smith: Open six days a week, closing at 9:OOpm three evenings and 6:OOpm the other three. Mr. Meryhew: I am concerned that the lighting adequately addresses safety issues. Mr. Waytashek: The parking lot will be adequately lit, at a higher level than most parking lots. Currently there are no measures to close the parking lot during closed hours. Mr. Meryhew: Will police monitor the area? Ms. Smith: In other cities where we have experienced problems we have been able to work with the police departments and we assume we can get that here also. Mr. Neiss: With the building orientation the way it is, doesn't that block the visibility of the parking lot from the street? Mr. Waytashek: We think it will still be relatively visible from S. 144th Street. Mr. Meryhew: What kind of fencing will be used? Mr. Waytashek: We are proposing a six foot wood fence on the west and north perimeter and six foot tall dense plantings. That should eliminate the high school traffic cutting through there. Mr. Clark: I was unaware of an elevation change which would necessitate a handicapped accessible ramp. Planning Commission /BAR Minutes of 6 -23 -94 Mr. Reinvald: 99% of the handicapped will be arriving b use the appropriate parking spaces. There could be elderly building by the ramp on 144th. The elevation change is app Mr. Clark: I feel the entrance should be softer, not a trian incorporate the art work as you suggested. Ms. Siegenthaler: There are no immediate plans to inc provide the opportunity. Mr. Reinvald: Regarding the harshness of the triangular shows how the handicapped ramp and paving works, but in around there with the intention to soften. We had to make geometry of the building and to get the length required for Mr. Clark: The two circular columns at the entrance are m vandalism. Mr. Waytashek: It is actually structural steel pipe. Page 10 Metro van or personal car and will hich find it easier to access the oximately three feet. lar shape. It would be nice to rporate art into the project but we will ntrance, the drawing in front of you reality there is a great deal of planting t triangular to conform with the he handicapped ramp. tal. I don't think that would resist Mr. Neiss: Can you please elaborate on your plans to prot.ct the existing trees in the parking lot area? Mr. Reinvald: There is a beautiful elm tree which we w • uld like to preserve. At this stage of the project we can't say exactly how many parking spaces e would lose, but we think it will be only one. Mr. Clark: How many parking stalls are at the current lib . site on Military Rd.? Ms. Smith: That site is 6,000 square feet and has approxim. tely 36 stalls. Bob Ueller, 15220 40th Avenue South, Tukwila (citizen) My house is about five blocks south of the proposed lib it's not a significant improvement over the current library. smaller. It doesn't seem to plan for population growth in any additions to be put on the building. Burien had a 15, added on a square footage more than the proposed Tukwi will satisfy Tukwila's needs for the next 20 years? Allen Doerschel, Finance Director, City of Tukwila: The interlocal agreement was signed two years ago. That which are generated by the City which go to the library sy foot building to be built initially and to be expandable to 7 • . I think the library is much too small, There is only one other library that's ukwila. The site does not allow for square foot library and after 23 years a library. Do you think this proposal agreement established certain revenues stem. It called for a 5,000 -5,250 square ,500 square feet. This lot is capable of Planning Commission-.:AR ` Page 11 Minutes of 6 -23 -94 expanding to that size. The current library is 1,900 square feet so this proposal is double that. There is another branch in the City of Tukwila which is also 1,900 square feet. Ms. Smith: I was not working for the library system when the project began but I know at the beginning, there was some discussion about building a 10,000 square foot library and getting rid of the other branch. It was decided with the City that they wanted to retain the two separate ' buildings. We don't believe that it will serve the entire citizenry of Tukwila as we would like. We have certain tiers of sizes of libraries. Burien is the largest other than Kent and Federal Way. It is meant to serve as a primary resource center for people in this area. At some point we might look at building a third site, perhaps a remodel of an existing building. David Livermoore, 13212 31st Avenue South, Tukwila (citizen): I have seen improvements tonight from the initial design of the building. A concern I still have is the wheelchair ramp. That is a sharp corner to push a chair around. I am also concerned that the building is out by the road and the parking lot is hidden, I feel it's a safety concern; I don't think the police will see things. I think the building would have more impact if it could visually stand alone rather than have the high school directly behind it. Pam Carter, 4115 S. 139th, Tukwila (citizen) It is hard for the citizens to see the changes that have been made when we just have to look at the small pictures you have here tonight. We would have liked to have had the opportunity to get up close and personal and see the proposed design. I don't see any bike racks indicated in the drawings, I don't want it to be an afterthought, it should be required. The sign appears to only be visible from two directions, if you're heading east and south. It is important to have lighting during the open hours and some after hours, but it doesn't seem that the lights need to be as bright after hours. I am concerned that the size of the meeting room has been decreased. It concerns me that other changes to the interior have been made. Mr. Waytashek: There have been changes to the interior from the schematic plan. Part of the change has to do with the book shelving and entry lobby being reduced to add more space in another area. The meeting room space has not been decreased it has just been reconfigured. Ms. Smith: In order to get the number of books inside the building that we need, there needs to be a certain amount of stack floor space. That pushed the meeting room wall down some to get that count. Mr. Clark: What is the size of the meeting room? Mr. Waytashek: I believe it is 400 square feet. Mr. Neiss: Can you address the question about the visibility of the sign, how visible is it from the street? Planning Commission /BAR Page 12 Minutes of 6 -23 -94 Mr. Waytashek: I think it will be very visible from three sides. There are large trees on the south- west corner which will hide the driveway entrance to some degree. This is a neighborhood facility and will become quite familiar to those who use it. Mr. Neiss: What about the bike racks and benches in the lawn? Mr. Waytashek: We have not shown any of that at this point. The front entry court is quite large and it is anticipated that seating will be provided. We need to further define that space before those things are drawn in. Bike racks will be incorporated. Ms. Siegenthaler: Staff had asked for benches to be provided. However, the applicant expressed some safety and maintenance concerns. Ms. Smith: Part of our concern about more outdoor seating revolves around the problem of creating a hang -out place for kids. That creates more litter and more staff time to clean and monitor. We hoped to see how the building begins to operate, then see what could be done to provide seating. Mr. Meryhew: If the building is expanded in the future, will there continue to be adequate parking? Mr. Waytashek: The current expansion plans would be to the north of the facility which would place a restriction on the parking because the site is small. Mr. Clark: Why is the entry lobby so closed off? Mr. Waytashek: It is designed that way so that at night the community room can be opened up while the library can be closed off. Ms. Carter: The citizens are also concerned that the building turns its back to the street. I agree to put the entry at the corner of 42nd inviting the pedestrians in without walking all the way around the building. Ms. Stetson: That's what bothers me about this plan also. It seems like it would be easy to turn the building 1/4 turn at the corner of 42nd. That would make better use of the plaza areas. Dave Kistler, Head of Tukwila Library Board I was on the architect selection committee. I have seen drawings during this process that were a mirror image of the high school with a beautiful circular entry. After several discussions, we determined that part of the problem of mirroring the high school was that the library needed its own identity. There are many people that wanted a back door in the library so you don't have to wall: around the building if you're coming up 44th. Planning Commission) iAR ' Page 13 Minutes of 6 -23 -94 Mr. Neiss: Do you think it's realistic, given the prominence of Foster High School, that the library will ever stand on its own? Mr. Kistler: The actual library site is three feet higher and has a parapet. As long as the materials are somewhat different and the lines are different it will stand on its own. The'plans that had the corner entry made it seem part of the high school. Ms. Smith: Operationally in a library we can't have two entrances because that would require high staffing. We wanted the library to have its own identity as much as possible. It is a public facility. Mr. Ueller:It would be nice to see on one of these charts, the number of square feet per 10,000 people that are to be served by the library. It would give us a statistic to determine if its size is adequate or not. Ms. Smith: In determining the structure in the bond issue, the system undertook a study of projections of population densities. It comes down to our defined service areas as opposed to the geographical and political entities. Mr. Clark: Regardingthe access, it appears the radius's are a little too sharp on both of the entrances. Has engineering reviewed this yet? Al McDonald, 4246 S. 146th, Tukwila (citizen): I have a concern about the invitational effect on the kids from school. I know there is uneasiness about what the kids might do to the building, but they have to be invited and the atmosphere must reflect that. From a senior citizen's view, the meeting space is very important. Mr. Meryhew: Is the work room also available in the evening? Ms. Smith: No, the work room is a place where materials are sorted to go back to shelves. Mr. Clark closed the public hearing at 10:OOpm. Special Permission Parking Mr. Clark: The only thing we wanted to incorporate in the motion is the desire to retain large foliage. There appears to be no problem with the possible decrease of 1 -2 parking spaces. MR. MERYHEW MOVED TO APPROVE L94 -0037 SPECIAL PERMISSION: PARKING BASED ON STAFF'S CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND ACCEPT A DECREASE IN PARKING SPACES IF NECESSARY TO SAVE ELM TREE. MR. NEISS SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Planning Commission /BAR Page 14 Minutes of 6 -23-94 Conditional Use Permit MR. MERYHEW MOVED TO APPROVE L93 -0089 BASED ON STAFF'S CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. MR. NEISS SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Design Review Criteria Mr. Pace: (unable to hear comments) Mr. Clark: Can you explain what is the problem with the traffic signal buttons? Ms. Siegenthaler: They are an additional cost item that staff didn't feel was necessary. Mr. Meryhew: I would like to remind you that you are across the street from a high school and there's lots of foot traffic. Mr. Clark: If the buttons were going to be effective they would need to be closer to the parking lot. You could put a concrete strip with beater bars which would work just as well. Mr. Meryhew: I would like to see something there to remind motorists that there is foot traffic, some sort of traffic signaling device. The condition should say something like: "Traffic signaling device shall be revised and moved closer using either buttons, bumps or humps." I liked the curve and small planting island in the sidewalk, the way it was proposed ( #2). I would like to see such details come back before the Planning Commission rather than go directly to the Planning Director. I think we should strike item 2 and use the curve in the sidewalk. Items number 3, 4, 5, 13, 14, 15, 16; 17 should come back before the Planning Commission after changes are made for final approval. On number 14, I think we need to go through items a. through j. and make a decision as to what we want to do. Ms. Siegenthaler: If you do that, keep in mind that this is a draft with different ideas that could work. Once you start changing one item then you have to look at how that effects the rest of the facade. If you make specific solutions then you set a chain of events in motion. Mr. Clark: So we should just be considering these items as suggestions and staff and the applicant will be working together to bring together all the ideas. Ms. Stetson: We can indicate general areas of concern such as the east facade needs to be more street friendly, perhaps with bigger windows. Mr. Clark: On the north side I thi ^_k we should drop the windows down so that it meets the concrete base as it does on the east and south elevations. The door on the east wall is the ugly duckling of the whole wall. Perhaps we can delete item 14 except for those two concerns. Mr. Meryhew: I would like to leave 14 in and let them work out the details and come back to us. Planning Commission oAR Minutes of 6 -23-94 Page 15 Mr. Neiss: I suggest we accept 14 as it's stated and forget about the details a.through j. Let them do their job and provide better detailing. Mr. Meryhew: On item 18, I think we should change "such as" to "including bike racks... ". Mr. Pace: Do you want these items to come back to you as a public meeting or asa hearing instead? Mr. Meryhew: I think all we need is a public meeting since we've had the hearing. MR. MERYHEW MOVED TO APPROVE L93 -0088, DESIGN REVIEW, BASED ON STAFF'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS, ALONG WITH THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: ITEM 1- CHANGED TO READ AS FOLLOWS (OR SOMETHING SIMILAR ): "TRAFFIC SIGNALING DEVICE AT ENTRY DRIVE SHALL BE REDESIGNED AND MOVED FURTHER FROM EXIT. DEVICES SHALL BE SOMETHING SIMILAR TO BUTTONS, HUMPS OR BUMPS." ITEM 2 - DELETED ITEMS 3 -17 - ACCEPTED AS IS ITEM 18 - TO BE REVISED TO READ, "PLANS SHALL BE REVISED TO INCLUDE STREET FURNITURE INCLUDING BIKE RACKS, TRASH RECEPTACLES, ETC., WHICH IS APPROPRIATE TO A PUBLIC FACILITY AND INTEGRATED WITH THE OVERALL ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT. ALL ITEMS EXCEPT 3, 4, 5,13, 14,15, 16, 17 TO BE APPROVED BY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT FURTHER REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW. ITEMS 3, 4, 5, 13, 14,15,16,17 TO HAVE FINAL REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW IN A PUBLIC MEETING. MR. NEISS SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Special Permission: Public Facility MR. NEISS MOVED TO APPROVE L94 -0041 SPECIAL PERMISSION: SIGN AS RECOMMENDED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MR. MERYHEW SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Planning Commission /BAR Page 16 Minutes of 6 -23 -94 Mr. Clark called for a five minute break and then called the meeting back to order. Mr. CLark re- opened the public hearing at 10:55pm. Case #L94 -0035: Proposed Revisions to PRD Denni Shefrin provided the staff report. Prior to the opening of the public hearing there was a workshop held to go over the six items that have been identified as potential changes necessary to the PRD. . Item 1 - Attached versus Detached Units in Single Family Zone Recommendation from Planning Commission was that there would be no change to the existing provision. Mr. Meryhew: Didn't we ask that an example be included? Ms. Shefrin: You did give staff direction to seek better architectural design criteria. Item 2 - Minimum Property Size Recommendation from Planning Commission is that the entire section be deleted. The result of that is to allow PRD's to occur as an option. Item 3 - Related to Density and Minimum Lot Size What was recommended was that the density transfer provision be retained but there be a minimum lot area standard of 5,000 square feet. Staff is recommending that the wording on the top of page 7 be revised to read, "(1) Lot Size. The minimum lot size shall be 5,000 square feet in area and shall establish the maximum number of dwelling units permitted in the PRD." On page 8 where you see items A -D, that already exists in the Code. We put that in with the anticipation that the Density Transfer may be omitted. You have chosen to keep that in. Item 4 - Density Transfer to the Developable Parts of the Site Recommended change occurs on page 9. Item 5 - Board of Architectural Review Recommendation was that the entire section be deleted. Item 6 - Off -Site Perspectives The proposed change is on the top of page 11 with the addition of "Photomontage or computer generated perspectives, taken from the nearest downslope.... ". MR. MERYHEW MOVED TO APPROVE L94 -0035 AS READ BY DENNI SHEFRIN, AND BY RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MS. STETSON SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Case #L94 -0036 and L93 -0091: Best Sign Mr. Clark: Howard Turner is not present. Planning Commission'i AAR Minutes of 6 -23 -94 Page 17 Mr. Pace: He wants to increase the size to 225 square feet. Staff recommends approval of both signs. MR. NEISS MOVED TO APPROVE L94 -0036 BASED ON STAFF'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS. MR. MERYHEW SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. MR. NEISS MOVED TO APPROVE L93 -0091 BASED ON STAFF'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS. MR. MERYHEW SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Mr. Clark adjourned the meeting. Prepared by, Diane Medler City of Tukwila Department of Community Development John W. Rants, Mayor STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Prepared 6/15/94 HEARING DATE: June 23, 1994 PROJECT: FOSTER LIBRARY Special Permission Parking #L94 -0037 Conditional Use Permit #L93 -0089 Design Review #L93 -0088 Special Permission Sign #L94 -0041 APPLICANT: Architects Reed Reinvald, for King County Library Services PROPOSAL: LOCATION: ACREAGE: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: ZONING: To construct a 5,250 square -foot neighborhood library, including a 34 -stall parking lot, landscaping, biofiltration swale, 6' wide sidewalk and street trees. 4060 S. 144th St. (at 42nd Ave. So.) Approximately 1.15 acre Single Family Residential R1 -7.2, Single Family Residential SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance (MDNS) issued on 6/10/94 STAFF: Ann Siegenthaler Rick Beeler, Director 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 4313665 Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 2 ATTACHMENTS: A. Vicinity Map B. Site Plan/Landscape Plan C. Building Elevations D. Floor Plans E. King County Library System Parking Summary F. Staff Recommendations: Site Plan G. Staff Recommendations: Building H. Color Sketch (to be submitted at hearing) I. Color Board (to be submitted at hearing) J. Applicant's response to Conditional Use K. Applicant's response to Design Review L. Comment sheets from resident FINDINGS VICINITY /SITE INFORMATION A. Surrounding Land Uses On the west and north, the site is bordered by single family residences (see Attachment A). Also on the north is an apartment complex. Across 42nd Avenue to the east is Foster High School. South of the site are single family residences and the fire station. B. Existing Development The site previously was occupied by a single family home. It is vacant, basically flat, with no distinguishing features. C. Vegetation The site was previously cleared and developed. It is now covered with grass and bushes. There are some mature fruit and ornamental trees on site, some of which will be incorporated into the library landscape plan. D. Project Description The applicant proposes to construct a 5,250 square -foot neighborhood library, including a 34 -stall parking lot, landscaping, biofiltration swale, 6' wide curbside sidewalk and street trees (see Attachments B, C, D). Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 3 BACKGROUND The community has been informed of the Foster Library project in several ways: • Notice mailed to residents within 300 feet; • Notice published in newspaper; • Notice posted on site; • Articles in February and June 1994 Hazelnut; • Status update letters mailed to residents within 300 feet; and other interested parties (6/8/94, 3/14/94, 1/26/94). • Information meeting with Tukwila Library Board 2/1/94; • Public information meeting 2/15/94. Approximately 20 residents attended and the February public information meeting. Many residents filled out comment sheets. Although residents reviewed the original design, many of their comments are applicable to the new design. Public comment sheets comprise Attachment L. The project SEPA environmental review was completed 6/10/94. A Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance (MDNS) was issued with a condition that trees proposed for retention must be adequately protected during construction. In addition, the MDNS required the project to undergo Design Review, as follows: "To more specifically address potential impacts and to ensure compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood, the library design shall be further refined through the Conditional Use Permit and Design Review processes. The proposal shall include for Board of Architectural review the following revisions: a. To reduce light spillover into adjacent residential lots, the west and north perimeter of the site shall have a solid decorative fence and /or opaque landscape screening. b. Given Tukwila policies regarding outdoor recreation, the proposal shall provide quality outdoor areas for the public." Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 4 DECISION CRITERIA Under the Zoning Code, a library must obtain Planning Commission approval for the amount of parking provided (TMC 18.56.050). As a non - residential use in a residential zone, the library must also obtain a Conditional Use Permit (TMC 18.12.050, under criteria in TMC 18.64.050). Approval by the Board of Architectural Review (per TMC 18.60.050) was required in the SEPA environmental decision. This same process of Conditional Use Permit and Design Review was required for Foster High School. The Sign Code requires Planning Commission approval of public facility signs in residential zones (TMC 19.32.080). Given the above requirements, the applicant is requesting four approvals: I. Special Permission for the amount parking provided; II. Conditional Use Permit approval; III. Design Review and approval of the library design; and IV. Special Permission for the design of signs (included as part of Design Review). Accordingly, the staff report is divided into four parts: Special Permission Parking; Conditional Use Permit Criteria; Design Review Guidelines; and Special Permission for Public Facility Sign. Review criteria for each of these approvals are shown below in bold, followed by staff's summary. The applicant's written responses to the criteria are given in Attachments J, K. 1 j J t Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 5 I. SPECIAL PERMISSION: PARKING (TMC 18.56.050) "The minimum number of off - street parking spaces for "public facilities, including libraries...shall be determined by the Planning Commission" (TMC 18.56.050). The applicant has provided parking information from other libraries which can be compared with parking for Foster Library (see Attachment E). According to this parking chart, 7 other libraries of similar size (5,000 -6,000 s.f.) have an average of 26 parking stalls. Foster Library will have 34 stalls (see Attachment B). The Meeting Room in these libraries has an average capacity of 51 people. In comparison, the Foster Library Meeting Room has a 70- person capacity (see Attachment D). It is likely that, at times of high use, some library patrons will park off -site along 42nd Avenue or at Foster High School. CONCLUSIONS: Based on information from the applicant, the amount of parking provided at Foster Library is comparable to that provided at other libraries. Therefore, no additional on -site parking is needed. RECOMMENDATIONS: As on -site parking is adequate, staff recommends approval of the amount of parking provided in the proposal. a.rrmmuxrxre Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 6 II. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA (TMC 18.64.050) 1. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the pubic welfare 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. The proposal provides an amenity to the neighborhood. The site plan, building design and landscaping reduce potential impacts. For example, substantial landscaping has been added, and a biofiltration swale will improve the quality of stormwater runoff (see Attachments B, C, D). 2. The proposed use shall meet or exceed the performance standards that are required in the district it will occupy. The library building has a lower height and greater setback than required in the Single Family Residential zone The proposal includes landscaping buffers of 10 -foot width or more, even though no landscaping is required. 3. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses in terms of traffic and pedestrian circulation, building and site design. The new library would generate approximately 250 (125 in, 125 out) vehicle trips to roads in the project area. This is probably more traffic than the existing library, but less than what the high school generates. Vehicles will use two driveways into the site, which will be marked with pedestrian crossings. Sidewalks are included in the proposal. The existing four -way stop at 144th Street and 42nd Avenue will Tukwila Fire and Public Works Departments have approved the proposed traffic and circulation patterns. The building and main entrance are located as far as possible from residences. Where single family residences abut the site, there will be wide landscape buffers. Noise will be minimized by the library's limited hours, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. These characteristics help reduce potential impacts. However, as a non - residential use, the library has the potential to affect adjacent residential areas. Landscape screening and fencing are not provided along all edges. Residents have expressed concern about potential light spillover and glare. To address this, the project's SEPA decision required improvements in perimeter screening, through landscaping and /or a decorative opaque fence. Approval of Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 7 details was deferred to the Board of Architectural Review. In addition, the project has the potential to affect the aesthetic character of the neighborhood. This will require a more detailed evaluation. The Design Review process provides an opportunity to address screening and aesthetic issues in detail. Design Review was required as a condition of the project's MDNS. 4. The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan. Tukwila's current Comprehensive Plan includes policies intended to protect residential areas from non - residential uses. With some refinements in landscape screening and building design, the proposal can be consistent with these policies (see Criteria #3, above). 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. The proposed site plan, building design and landscaping reduce most, but not all, potential impacts (see Criteria #3, above). CONCLUSIONS: 1. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare.... The site plan, building design and landscaping have been designed to reduce impacts to the neighborhood, and to provide an amenity. Therefore, the proposal will not be injurious to the public welfare or its surroundings. 2. The proposed use shall meet or exceed the performance standards that are required in the district... The proposal meets and exceeds the standards of the single - family residential zone. 3. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses... Traffic and pedestrian circulation have been adequately addressed. The proposed building design, site plan, landscaping and screening, have the potential to be compatible with the surrounding area. The specific way in which potential impacts are addressed can be resolved through the Design Review process. 5....4.14, «..5.0.55... ..__...__._..__-- . _....,_. .,. ma. �u�,.. 4. n. n.... .......:........., .�.mm.�...wr.c..nau�wFao�.,:w,a v.y. u. ,a5, 1.1 Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 8 4. The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed library is generally consistent with existing Comprehensive Plan policies which require protection of single family residential areas. 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. As noted under Criteria #3, the plans do not satisfy all aesthetic and landscape screening concerns. This can be addressed through approval of refinements in the Design Review process. RECOMIvENDATIONS: Due to the fact that, with additional refinements to be approved through Design Review, the project generally meets the criteria, staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 9 III. DESIGN REVIEW CRII ERIA (TMC 18.60.050) 1. Relationship of Structure to Site. The site should be planned to accomplish a desirable transition with the streetscape and to provide for adequate landscaping and pedestrian movement. Parking and service areas should be located, designed and screened to moderate the visual impact of Large paved areas. The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to its site. In the site plan, the building is located close the street corner and oriented to the west (see Attachment B). This has several advantages. A corner location gives visual prominence to the relatively small building. This is especially important next to the large high school. Another advantage is that the building helps to screen the parking lot. Locating the building away from residential areas may also help reduce potential conflicts. The orientation of the main entrance allows combined access for both cars and pedestrians. The plan also accommodates the typical motorist use of the book drop at the main entrance. For this building orientation to be successful, the "rear" facades along the streets and the entry must be carefully designed. Otherwise, the library could appear to "turn its back" on the neighborhood, instead of being inviting. The applicant has emphasized the main entrance with a portico (porch) and entry plaza. A wide entry walk with sitting wall at South 144th Street helps to provide a memorable arrival to the library. Building facades have been revised to include windows and details which help make the building more inviting to the neighborhood (see Attachment C). 2. Relationship of Structure & Site to Adjoining Area. Harmony in texture, line and masses is encouraged. • Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be provided. Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the established neighborhood character. ▪ Compatibility of vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terms of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged. Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be encouraged. The library site is surrounded by a variety of uses. To fit its context, the library design must relate to single and multiple- family residences of various ages and Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 10 styles, and to the "civic monument" scale of the adjacent high school. The applicant has chosen a theme for the building which includes references to features in the high school building, such as columns and portico (see Attachment H). At the same time, the library has a height and scale which is more residential in character (see Attachment C). Durable exterior materials in earth tones are proposed, which are compatible with the subdued character of nearby residences (see Attachment I). The landscape plan provides buffers next to residences, while the "public" sides of the building are more formal and open. Access is from the north or south via two driveways and entry walks. Sidewalks are provided. However, the library entry is handicapped accessible only from the remote north walkway. 3. Landscape and Site Treatment. Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they should be recognized, preserved and enhanced. Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces and other paved areas should promote safety and provide an inviting and stable appearance. Landscape treatment should enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and important axes, and provide shade. In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic, mitigating steps should be taken. Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees or shrubs in paved areas is encouraged. Screening of service yards and other places which tend to be unsightly should be accomplished by the use of walls, fencing, planting or combinations of these. Screening should be effective in winter and summer. 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. 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. Quality public buildings, especially a community library, have two distinguishing characteristics. First, they take advantage of opportunities for lively outdoor public spaces and public artwork. Both the City Council and Arts Commission have expressed enthusiasm for such spaces in the new library. Second, they provide a main entry which is visually strong and provides a memorable "procession" to the library from the street. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 11 Public spaces and main entry: The Foster Library proposal provides one main outdoor gathering area, incorporated into the entrance. There are 3 to 4 areas which can accommodate future artwork. The proposal emphasizes the main entry through wide entry steps and sitting wall leading to an entry plaza. As a place for both gathering and for artwork, the entry design adds appeal to the project. Detailing: As noted by the applicant, the landscape plan responds to the architecture and site plan in several ways. However, relationships between some elements are not clear. For example, the oblique angle shape of the entry plaza does not appear to relate to any angle in the portico or the steps. The diagonal row of poplar trees is bold and visually interesting. Yet, the diagonal does not have a visible counterpart in building design. This is also true of the diagonal in the entry steps. Planters at the entry have interesting shapes, but it is not clear if they include retaining walls which follow grade changes. Many of the details which clarify design intent or add quality to a design are not evident in the plans. For example, details of the sitting wall would indicate whether it functions as an inviting area (with appropriate height, width, etc. for sitting). Contrasting paving materials or colors in the entry steps and entry plaza would add emphasis to the entry. As noted earlier, the main entry is not convenient to handicapped patrons approaching from the west. In other locations, it is not clear what type of plants are proposed. The landscape plan lists several different, dissimilar plants for the same symbol (e.g. daylilies and holly). As noted in Section II, Conditional Use Permit, it is not clear whether adequate screening (with landscaping or fencing) is provided along all residential areas. Additional issues in the landscape plan: • Several existing trees are proposed to be saved. Although the large elm is to be retained, it is likely to have most of its roots damaged by parking lot construction. Usually, adequate tree protection involves protection of at least the area under a tree's canopy. The planter around the elm's base is 8 feet wide. • While the dumpster /transformer area is screened, the configuration of the wall and lack of lighting next to the staff entry raise safety concerns. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 12 • A street light is located in the middle of the entry walk (near the street intersection). A "biofiltration swale sign" (presumably for interpretive purposes) is located in an area which is not very visible or accessible. • As the application drawings are not intended for construction, no irrigation is proposed yet. Site lighting; Light standards (total of 5) are proposed along entry drives and in the parking lot. It is not clear if this is adequate to safely light the area. No lighting is proposed to accent the building, walkways, or landscape features. 4. Building Design. Architectural style is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on quality of design and relationship to surroundings. Buildings should be to appropriate scale and be in harmony with permanent neighboring developments. 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. Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings should be screened from view. Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards and all exposed accessories should be harmonious with building design. Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects should be avoided. Variety of detail, form and siting should be used to provide visual interest. Two characteristics of high quality buildings are 1) high quality materials, and 2) attention to details. Quality materials are especially important for a small-scale building like the library, where the relationship with the user is more intimate and details are seen close up. Details also become important when a building, such as the proposed library, has a simple shape with little exterior modulation. Exterior materials: Foster Library's exterior will have a combination of several materials (see Attachment I). Brick veneer and stucco -like Dryvit will predominate. The overall Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 13 colors will be warm, earth tones. Accent features such as columns, doors, and windows will be finished in metal painted a contrasting color. "Medallions" (large tiles stamped with a design) are used as accents on two facades. Detailing: The applicant has explored ways to incorporate interesting patterns into the library exterior. For example, downspouts and columns have been added which provide vertical modulation. On the east facade, windows and medallions are arranged in rhythmic patterns. The medallions themselves could become sculpted artwork. In addition, windows have been added wherever possible. This provides modulation in an otherwise box -like structure, and makes the building more inviting from the street. Windows also enhance nighttime appeal of the site and building. The large window which wraps around the SE corner is a distinctive feature of the library. In concept, such features have the potential to give the building variety and warmth. However, the proposal has such variety that each facade is very different than any other. Some features and patterns are repeated nowhere else. For example, the pattern of medallions on the east facade is not repeated elsewhere; some doors have medallions overhead, while others do not. The large windows at the north and SE corner are different from each other, and have a very different style than other windows. The shape of the large window is on the west facade is not found elsewhere. Entry portico: One of the key features of the library is the entry portico (see Attachment C). As previously discussed, the entry steps and plaza help provide a meaningful outdoor space and "sense of arrival." The entry portico is an integral part of this important area. The portico is formed by the cornice, supported by two columns. Its roofline is flush with the building. The columns used in portico do not match each other, nor the column at the SE corner, and are not used in other areas. Cornice: Another distinctive element of the building is its cornice. The cornice has multiple layers, which create visual depth in the facades, and a solid cap for the building. The cornice is unusual in that it does not extend around the entire building. It stops and starts in a different way on each facade. In places, the cornice appears to be "supported" by narrow rain downspouts. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 14 Building lighting: An important community building, used and visible after sundown, can continue to provide architectural appeal through an imaginative lighting design. However, the proposal does not take advantage of this opportunity. 5. Miscellaneous Structures & Street Furniture. 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. Lighting In connection with miscellaneous structures and street furniture should meet the guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. The library proposal includes one bench at the entry, along with a sitting wall. Bike racks, trash receptacles or other street furniture are not indicated. CONCLUSIONS: 1. Relationship of Structure to Site. Proposed landscaping and sidewalks generally provide an appropriate transition to the street, and screening of service areas. The height and scale of the building are appropriate for the site. However, the entry does not have enough visibility or refinement to counteract the building's inward orientation. This could be accomplished with refinements in the entry plaza and portico (see Landscape Criteria and Building Design Criteria). Refinements in windows and details will help the building appear more inviting to the neighborhood (see Building Design Criteria). 2. Relationship of Structure & Site to Adjoining Area. The building generally fits its neighborhood setting. However, additional landscape screening is needed next to residences (see Landscape Criteria). Vehicular & pedestrian circulation is generally logical and safe, although convenient barrier -free access is needed (see Landscape Criteria). In addition, two minor revisions would be appropriate: a) there appears to be no need for both scored concrete and traffic buttons at the driveways; and 2) the curve in the north sidewalk appears odd and unnecessary. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, _ 6/15/94 Page 15 3. Landscape and Site Treatment. The applicant has provided, in general, a quality landscape plan. However, the plan needs additional refinement to clarify design intent, to strengthen underlying concepts, and to resolve unfinished details. The main areas needing refinement are noted below. Public space and entry: The proposal provides the beginnings of a high quality "people place." The entry steps and sitting wall have the potential to provide an amenity for patrons, and create an appealing processional experience from the street to the library. With more emphasis, the entry plaza could become a memorable focal point. To achieve its potential, the entry area needs more detailing and refinements. These are noted below and shown in Attachment F. Detailing: The entry plaza needs to be re- designed with a size and shape which is better related to the portico, steps, and other site features. This could include sharpening the plaza's angle to 90 degrees, or matching the diagonal in the row of poplars, enlarging the plaza, and /or changing the shape of the portico (see Attachment G). Refinements in the entry plaza should include the landscape planters. The grades of the entry planters need refinement to better relate to the entry plaza and portico. In addition, contrasting paving at the entry plaza would help emphasize the area more inviting. Contrasting colors or banding could be used to tie the plaza to the steps or the cap of sitting wall. The sitting wall concept is very appealing; however, it needs to be detailed to function well as a sitting wall. The wall should be an appropriate height (approx. 18 ") and have a wide enough cap for sitting. Proposed walkways are generally safe and attractive. However, the entry plaza /walk should be re- designed to incorporate barrier -free access. As the planting plan is not specific, it is difficult to draw conclusions regarding quality and aesthetic effects. Plans should clarify which plant species will be used where (e.g. whether street trees will be ash, maple or both). Solid perimeter fencing and /or opaque landscape screening are needed to address potential light spillover to residential areas to the north and west. For a community building surrounded by residential uses, fencing should be of decorative material and quality construction (i.e. not chain link). Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 16 Other landscape plan refinements: • To help ensure the survival of the large elm, the surrounding planter should be enlarged. This could result in 1 -2 fewer parking stalls for the project. However, a 32 -33 stall parking area would be consistent with parking provided at similar libraries. • The dumpster /transformer area wall and landscaping should be re- examined for alternatives which increase safety. The area should include adequate lighting. • The street light located in the middle of the entry walk will interfere with pedestrian circulation. It also visually interrupts the nicely- designed street corner. It should be relocated to the nearby landscape planter or other more logical place. • The "biofiltration swale sign" is an appealing idea, which could get lost in its present location. The sign would be more effective if moved closer to the entrance or edge of parking lot. • Irrigation of all areas, including street planting strips, is necessary to ensure plant survival. Irrigation plans should be submitted for approval with building permits. Site lighting: Lighting does not appear to be adequate for safety. It is also not designed to enhance site features. For example, lighting standards are not of an attractive style and scale for walkways. The plan misses other opportunities; for example, the row of poplars or the sitting wall could be dramatically lighted. 4. Building Design. Foster Library will be an important and highly visible building in the community for years to come. Recognizing this, the applicant has revised the design several times to improve its quality. For example, the new design has an appropriate relationship to Foster High School, and has a residential scale which fits the larger neighborhood context. Exterior materials have a durability and richness suited to a civic structure. The geometrical shapes of windows and other elements have the potential to create a bold and interesting building. The revised design begins to address the need for a quality civic project. However, refinements are needed. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 17 Detailing: The proposed building does not have a level of refinement appropriate for this type of facility, with appropriate scale, detailing, and internal consistency between architectural elements. For example, rain gutter downspouts are too small for important vertical elements, and appear to be "dangling" from the cornice. The downspouts do not appear to use quality materials. Medallions and windows are not well- framed. As a result, their potentially interesting patterns tend to get lost. Lack of internal consistency gives the building an overall appearance of disharmony. For example, the large windows at the north and SE corner do not relate to each other, and have a very different style than other windows. The medallions are not used consistently. The west and south facades appear to be unrelated. To address these issues, the applicant needs to fine -tune the building details.. Areas which need special attention are noted below, and shown in Attachment G. • Downspouts should be re- designed as an integral part of the architecture, with a better match to other vertical elements of the building. Possible solutions: enlarge and cover with pilasters /columns; use accent colors; wrap the base of the building around the downspouts. • The transition between medallions, windows and vertical elements should be detailed to better define their edges and patterns. Possible solutions: add frames; add contrasting materials; deep insets to create shadows. • Repetition of patterns or similar elements should be used to provide more internal consistency between architectural elements. Possible solutions: repeat the medallion pattern; use downspouts or columns on other facades; extending the cornice around the entire building. • Refinements in the windows would also make the building more . harmonious. Possible solutions: extend the north window to the building base like the SE window; use a unit size and shape similar to that used in other windows. Entry portico: The entry portico is weak. It does not have sufficient visual weight or interest to serve as the focal point for the main entrance. It is not very visible from the north or east. In addition, the lack of refinement in details, such as columns, detracts from the portico. Possible solutions: enlarge the portico to the west for greater visibility and an entrance "gate" effect; refine columns to better match downspouts, each other, and other vertical elements of the building. • Cornice: Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 18 The cornice helps the top of the building appear finished and anchored. However, the thickness of the cornice and the way it is attached to downspouts makes it appear out of proportion. The cornice also ends abruptly, which gives it the appearance of being "tacked -on" to the building. Possible solutions: reduce the thickness or layers of the cornice; strengthen other elements such as downspouts; wrap the edges back into the building; add columns or other vertical "grounding" element; extend the cornice across the length of the facade. Building lighting: Without an exterior lighting proposal, the building at night may appear drab, or even inhospitable. As this facility will be used and highly visible at night, an attractive lighting scheme should be integrated into the architectural design. For example, lighting could be used to highlight "medallions," columns or the cornice. 5. Miscellaneous Structures & Street Furniture. The project should include provisions for bike racks and trash receptacles. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Foster Library proposal be approved with conditions. Refinements should be subject to final Board approval at a later hearing, or the Board could direct the applicant to submit refinements to staff for administrative approval. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Landscape & Site Treatment: (See Attachments F, G) 1. Traffic buttons at entry drives shall be deleted. 2. The curve and small planting island in the north sidewalk shall be deleted. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 19 3. The entry area shall re- designed to complement the portico and better relate to the building and other site features. The applicant shall consider: a. Changing the shape of entry plaza; b. Enlarging the size of entry plaza; c. Adjusting grades of planters; and d. Using contrasting materials or colors in paving and walls. 4. The sitting wall shall be refined to ensure an appealing and functional seating area, with an appropriate height and a cap wide enough for sitting. 5. The entry plaza/walk shall be re- designed to incorporate convenient barrier -free access, which is architecturally integrated with the entry plaza. 6. The west and north perimeter of the site shall have a solid fence of decorative material and quality construction and /or opaque landscape screening. Chain link or unadorned board fencing is not acceptable. 7. The landscape plan shall be revised to clarify which plant species will be used in which locations and re- submitted for approval. Selected plants shall be biologically and aesthetically appropriate for their chosen location. 8. The applicant shall ensure that the large elm to be retained is adequately protected. a. The applicant shall consider enlarging the planter around the large existing elm by 1 stall on each side. 9. The dumpster /transformer area wall and landscaping shall be designed to provide for both screening and for employee safety, and shall include adequate lighting. 10. The street light located in the middle of the entry walk shall be relocated to so as not to interfere with pedestrians crossing the street or entering the building. 11. The biofiltration swale sign shall be relocated for better visibility by library patrons. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 20 12. All areas, including street planting strips, shall have automatic irrigation, with irrigation plans submitted with building permit applications. 13. A site lighting plan shall be submitted for approval, which provides safe, attractive, pedestrian -scale lighting for walkways, and which complements landscaping. Plan shall include details of standards and fixtures. Building Design: (see Attachments F, G) 14. The building design shall be revised to provide better detailing and internal consistency between architectural elements. The applicant shall consider: a. Defining window shapes with heavier frames or mullions /muntins: b. Framing medallions; c. Enlarging and covering downspouts to appear as columns pilasters /columns; d. Use of accent colors in downspouts and columns; e. Wrapping the base of the building around the downspouts. f. Changes in the size and shape of the large windows at the north and SE corner, and relationship to other windows; g. Extending the north window to the building base (like the SE window); h. Repetition of medallion pattern on other facades; i. Consistent use of medallions on all facades; and j. Adding downspouts or columns on the north or south facades. 15. The entry portico shall be re- designed to provide sufficient visual weight, architectural interest and detailing appropriate to an important public entrance. The applicant shall consider: a. Enlarging the portico to the west, to the edge of the sidewalk; b. Enlarging the portico to the south, to the edge of the steps and planters; and c. Refining support columns to be more similar to each other, the downspouts, and to other vertical elements of the building. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 21 16. The cornice shall be re- designed so that it is well- .integrated with each facade, has an appropriate scale for the building, and has a balanced relationship with other architectural elements. The applicant shall consider: a. Extending the cornice around the entire building; b. Reducing the thickness or number of layers in the cornice; c. Strengthening related vertical elements (downspouts or columns); and d. Providing a finished edge where the cornice meets other planes and elements. 17. An architectural lighting plan shall be prepared which complements building architecture and details, with minimal impacts to adjacent residential areas. a. The applicant shall consider using lighting to highlight "medallions," columns or the cornice. Street Furniture and Site Details: 18. Plans shall be revised to include street furniture, such as bike racks, trash receptacles, etc., which is appropriate to a public facility and integrated with the overall architectural concept. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 . Page 22 IV. SPECIAL PERMISSION: PUBLIC FACILITY SIGN (TMC 19.32.080) Single Family Zones: Home Occupation, Church, Approved Conditional Use and Public Facility Signs. (C) Public facilities may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs shall be located in the setback area or upon the face of the building. Total area of sign or signs shall not exceed 60 square feet per face; maxunum height above ground when in setback area shall not exceed sixteen feet; minimum setback shall be eight feet; and base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area...11luminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or backlighted letters on an opaque background. All signs in Subsection 1932.080 (C) must be approved by the Planning Commission. A freestanding monument sign is proposed (see Attachment B). It is 62.5 s.f. in area, and 7.58 feet in height. This exceeds the 60 s.f. allowed by code. The sign will be located in landscaping at the street corner. While it appears classical in its shape and lettering style, there is no indication of materials or colors, or method of illumination. A wall sign is also proposed on the south wall of the entry. It appears to be approximately 9 s.f. in area. It is not clear from the application what materials, colors, or illumination will be used for the wall sign. CONCLUSIONS: The freestanding sign has an appropriate location, but its classical -style design is not consistent with the bold architecture of the revised building. The sign should be re- designed to incorporate elements similar to those found in the building. In the re- design, the sign area will need to be reduced to 60 s.f. to meet code. To evaluate the project's overall plan for signs, more information is needed regarding sign materials, colors and illumination. RECOMMENDATIONS: Proposed signs shall not exceed 60 s.f.; and plans shall be revised to ensure that sign design is consistent with the building's architectural theme, and shall include details on size, materials, colors and illumination. XI0 11, :r0 _,3 !ACT Z. \90. Proposal for NEW FOSTER LIBRARY 100 \ \ \\ \\ \\ A.E. AN\IhRS 0,1`3.4 A T� 1 sou II so 71 A (JUNCTION ST )Z,' /�1I ST /fA IFO 0-L— k '' ,..o AD /00 1., l.i 0. A'n At. 8 HUBNER BROS 1. l9 AC. ti 1[.179 /�s T 11 /9/ 0 /40 '0I () v S AC / I /( :n: 1917 14 80 . 4C el ST r U.99 AC ' ^i: l� /a 7117 /9,4 Ilbis 2119 `1 4 3 16 ['Tolls , 4 IE;o1 5 16 6 15 00 4 �� l �1 141lC> 12 b 40:5` 14 +2 /,` ELMER RnOWLEYI �O 14135 L..'76 A 142125 1411 rfc 10 1 111.1. 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Capacity Spaces Space Bellevue 1967 18,500 100 93 199 Federal Way 320th 1969 10,800 64 73 148 Burien 1970 15,000 99 69 217 Kingsgate 1972 10,235 49 48 213 Kent 1973 15,000 99 19 789 Redmond 1975 13,888 100 47 295 Shoreline 1975 15,000 100 68 221 Fairwood 1986 15,000 80 83 181 Des Moines 1987 10,000 49 53 189 Federal Way Regional 1991 25,432 175 145 Kent Regional 1991 22,500 105 214 Woodinville 1993 15,000 113 133 Covington 1993 15,000 139 108 Burien 1993 20,448 , 91 225 Shoreline 1993 20,954 95 221 Total 10,000 sq.ft. + 242,757 1,271 191 Bothell 1968 8,300 99 46 180 Mercer Island 1968 8,700 75 36 242 Newport Way • 1970 8,200 50 43 191 Skyway 1970 5,100 50 24 213 Boullevard Park 1971 6,536 49 29 225 Valley View 1982 6,400 49 35 183 Issaquah 1982 8,000 26 26 308 White Center 1976 6,370 24 24 265 Vashon 1984 6,196 33 33 188 Algona /Pacific 1994 5,250 68 21 250 Richmond Beach ? 5,250 86 21 250 Total 10,000 - 74,302 338 220 Grand Totals 317,059 1,609 197 Page 1 MAR 0 4 1994 COMMUNITY ATTACHMENT E DEVELOPMENT A 1N3INHOVIIV PROVIDE � V /® FRoTEcr 5uNn wln ,.......w..c Fie UM FS rarrawn accana .o• •41■1•. •.MIVVIM ...11 0 (1D0111KUCCIAI WFFIG © {—►IM-M.rIO.M �y�.�(�)�rl TN. 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Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director City of Tukwila PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Tukwila Planning Commission and Board of Architectural Review will be holding a work session at 7:00 p.m. and public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on June 23,1994located at 6200 Southcenter Blvd. to discuss the following: I. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION 7:00 p.m. CASE NUMBER: L94 -0035 APPLICANT: City of Tukwila REQUEST: Amend TMC Chapter 18.46: Planned Residential Development (PRD). LOCATION: City-Wide II. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC AF.ARING 8:00 p.m. CASE NUMBER: L94 -0035 APPLICANT: City of Tukwila REQUEST: Amend TMC Chapter 18.46: Planned Residential Development (PRD). LOCATION: City-Wide III. PLANNING COMMISSION and BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 p.m. CASE NUMBER: L94 -0037: Foster Library Approval of Parking Provided L93 -0089: Foster Library Conditional Use Permit L93 -0088: Foster Library Design Review APPLICANT: Architects Reed Reinvald REQUEST: To construct a 5,250 sq. ft. neighborhood library, including a 34 -stall parking lot, landscaping, biofiltration swale, 6' wide curbside sidewalk and street trees. LOCATION: 4060 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. CASE NUMBER: L94 -0036: "Best" Sign APPLICANT: Howard Turner REQUEST: Planning Commission approval of an increased wall sign area from 150 sq. ft. to 225 sq. ft. per TMC 19.32.140., and Board of Architectural Review approval of project signs per its conditions for file L93 -0091. LOCATION: 400 Strander Boulevard, Tukwila. 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: Distribution: Seattle Times June 10 & 17, 1994 Mayor, City Clerk, Property Owners /Applicants, Adjacent Property Owners, File. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665 APPLICANT'S RESPONSE: Conditional Use Criteria (TMC 18.64.050) 1. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the pubic welfare 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. "The proposed use directly replaces the existing Foster Library across 42nd Avenue and will significantly improve the corner property from its current state through the building and site developments." 2. The proposed use shall meet or exceed the performance standards that are required in the district it will occupy. "The proposed use will exceed the performance standards required in the district through building production values, landscaping and site amenities." 3. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses in terms of traffic and pedestrian circulation, building and site design. "The proposed development specifically considers the adjacent high school design and circulation patterns, the ease and safety of both pedestrian and vehicular access, and the appropriateness of use and landscaping along adjoining properties." 4. The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan. "The proposed use not only maintains the library function in the same area but also moves it to a more prominent public location to help continue South 144th Street as a civic boulevard." 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. "The design of the building, landscaping, parking and storm water system for the proposed use has reduced all possible adverse impacts on the area in which it is located." ATTACHMENT J APPLICANT'S RESPONSE: Design Review Criteria (TMC 18.60.050) 1. Relationship of Structure to Site. - The site should be planned to accomplish a desirable transition with the streetscape and to provide for adequate landscaping and pedestrian movement. - Parking and service areas should be located, designed and screened to moderate the visual impact of large paved areas. The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to its site. "The building has been located on the site to screen the parking and service area from the streets, allow pedestrian access directly to the building and landscape elements, and provide as urban edge and corner in response to the adjacent high school forecourt. the scale of the building has a mix of varying sized elements and materials to respond to both the adjacent high school and the surrounding houses." 2. Relationship of Structure & Site to Adjoining Area. - Harmony in texture, line and masses is encouraged. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be provided. - Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the established neighborhood character. - Compatibility of vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terms of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged. - Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be encouraged. "The building is composed of 3 massing elements: the main library block, the staff service block, and the entry portico. All elements are unified by a continuous horizontal cornice and a variety of harmonious textures to provide interest and relationship to surrounding buildings. Landscaping buffers with fence is designed to screen the adjacent properties. Separation of pedestrian and vehicular circulation allows for direct access by pedestrian traffic while locating vehicle driveways at the maximum distance from street intersection for safety." 3. Landscape and Site Treatment. - Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they should be recognized, preserved and enhanced. - Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces and other paved areas should promote safety and provide an inviting and stable appearance. Landscape treatment should enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and important axes, and provide shade. ATTACHMENT K - In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic, mitigating steps should be taken. Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees or shrubs in paved areas is encouraged. - Screening of service yards and other places which tend to be unsightly should be accomplished by the use of walls, fencing, planting or combinations of these. Screening should be effective in winter and summer. - 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. - Exterior lighting, when used, should enhance the building design and the adjoining landscape. Lighting standards and fixtures'ahould 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. "A. Existing site features retained and used in the landscape concept involve existing onsite trees which will be saved. These include a very mature American elm and an informal grouping of Red alders along the north property line which serve as an effective screen for the existing apartment building. Special measures will be required to retain the elm, including loss of perhaps an additional parking stall beyond that shown depending upon pending horticultural input. The alders can be retained with careful grading of the parking lot fill to return to existing grade in the shortest distance possible." "B. All walkways and steps will promote safe comfortable pedestrian access to all site uses with a sure - footed sandblasted concrete surface and landscape -scale riser /tread step ratios. The sidewalk crossings at driveway entrances are marked with scored concrete and a pattern of small "buttons" to warn motorists of possible pedestrian /bicycle traffic." "C. The entire landscape scheme takes as its first priority its compatibility with the architecture. Building facade features have been carefully acknowledged by shrub and tree massing. The distinctive feature of the southeast corner window is set -off with a foreground of sculptured earth and groundcover plants in- planted with Spring- flowering bulbs. The pedestrian and vehicular entrances from S 144th Street are emphasized by bosques of ornamental flowering trees. Visibility to the terracotta plaques of the east facade is maintained by careful placement of street trees and selection of shrub massing at this location. The sculpture pad at the north sidewalk is framed with an evergreen hedge containing a slot to allow passing motorists to catch a glimpse of the sculpture and perhaps the neon ceiling lighting feature within the building. The distinctive geometry of the porch is projected into the landscape by the architecture of the entry hardscape, including the concrete scoring pattern. Existing stately poplars immediately to the east inspired a careful placement of poplars in the bioswale area to further project the influence of the building geometry, to act as a backdrop and foil to direct the eye to the building and to provide a screen to /from the residential property to the west without being an imposing barrier." "D. Planting areas impacted by pedestrian traffic are protected by raised seat walls and low curbs at the entrance walks." "E. Planting at the west facade was removed at the City's request to provide for pedestrian traffic." "F. Shrub plantings at the northwest corner should adequately screen limited service and utility elements at this location. "G. N /A." "H. Exterior lighting will consist of shielded parking lot fixtures or standards. Canopy lighting will be designed for pedestrian routes (minimal building lighting is envisioned)." 4. Building Design. - Architectural style is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on quality of design and relationship to surroundings. - Buildings should be to appropriate scale and be in harmony with permanent neighboring developments. - 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. - Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. - Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings should be screened from view. - Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards and all exposed accessories should be harmonious with building design. - Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects should be avoided. Variety of detail, form and siting should be used to provide visual interest. "This design establishes an appropriate civic presence for the library through strength and dignity of form. The civic aspect of this building is further established by three traditional elements: 1) The base: a low concrete wall which provides the anchor, 2) middle: brick and acrylic finish stucco with cast stone art medallions, 3) The top: an acrylic finish stucco cornice with distinctive stepping over windows and the portico. The combination of the colors will be warm and friendly. The well lit portico will be generous and inviting. The window pattern is derived from interior function, with focal points responding to the southeast street corner and the northern art place. Mechanical equipment will be screened by cornice. Exterior lighting will be downlighting with fixtures that compliment the architecture." 5. Miscellaneous Structures & Street Furniture 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. Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street furniture should meet the guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. "The major furniture element, the sitting wall at the south forecourt, will also provide an opportunity for public art. This could occur as '3 dimensional busts on the wall of pioneers, authors or others as chosen by the City of Tukwila. This is an opportunity to tell a story through art as a story might he told through art medallions on the building." COMMENTS For Planning Commission l /we have the following comments on the proposed FOSTER LIBRARY: 1 FEEL Tl -IH7' wE A2C 6O).i6 10 /-McC A 1320c Ll='- wi rH THE Pr12k7k.rd LO 141oOE .k1 201-, r/l <r12-1.: 'ME RS Po 5 //JLr LOT sHOC/L nl /15 V(5-/13•L& r2o1•? THE PG,b A O riU, "vac. ii\tC 5 roL ✓Arlo$ 1 woULO LI IC E r G 5 F (. R 5 ro3.'E &/Z i c<< 012 7. I-ArL-n/v� / ^1N./15- - STvcce LoOleS r/ -C /AP rat. is / 12 1.1/41 LrIc.lr rM /5, NEC b 5 I-4OQE 12_00V) Lor✓►1°0rEO5 • Name: DI-1°i o LsVE121L10Q1' Address: /2 3/ i c'E 5G ATTACHMENT L Public information Meeting 2/15/94. COMMENTS For Planning Commission 1/we have the following comments on the proposed FOSTER UBRARY: oZ 6-PAIN?, 1Q;(7- , Jatir. e lo/:7. o (./9 . • • DJnLUr 1,f) Wee-t) L,0! ,/ (2,1/107'0 r.) -/--17,17/2-al /1.2,/ (6) c(.02/2_ei? sAF‘E-T/ _S4 Y X gx/srvc) 0..QpJfi.;7 (l/ofth/-) /0,oa/airIt) 1.A 11 c_c foLe NEED 1-4G1-/T5 ON AZ,1_, 77-/E rn:Y46, 011?7n-) /u/G/7/./ W ILL (40V r&:-)c_pci--- Cu/ -7"-- OF- 01)g L-../0/1 <C47. VO(.( Poi IN It R. E. F 7 r: 100/. comiviuN;!•,, Name: SC04-172a/ZI/10 j"20Orr-1--/te • Address: /q .Q36/ .=/:..4..)f)d c s.. 7-6( Public Information Meeting 2/15/94.. • ( COMMENTS For Planning Commission I/we have the following comments on the proposed FOSTER Ul3RARY: t h • 7.21L.,11/2.-Z-eL-0- IUIJi n • • Name: Address: Public Information Meeting 2/15/94.- COMMENTS For Planning Commission 1 /we have the following comments. on the proposed FOSTER LIBRARY: Y IA) InQ . c . 5U CJe...1 ■) ( .!A e- (,). 1) / k NA 7 GA.\ , .1.4',v) 4. •\ !'1.+ ‘4.1. c- s i L /'t'=? c- e a } J � 22 - 1�f11.er 0_176 H24,,- b ©ez_k -d. 5 C' 4-4 l* (-t / /) c -,-2 e 6 r, SG 14 AT') C �vv \ S ,L ( t(' Gi I iS Di/2 ,1 • 1.^',a.1 jbe- Name: C,� Addres‘: /Ai•% l l-7' AL1 . C Public Information Meeting 2/15/94. COMMENTS FOR PLANNING, COMMISSION I /we have.the following comments on the proposed FOSTER LIBRARY: 1. Materials used do not fit the Northwest landscape -- it looks like it should ha ve been built in Georgia. 2. North facing windows in the Seattle area are fairy;! useless. • High windows along the South side would let in more natural light. B. Roof areas should be peaked to increase the height of the exterior but not open in the interior as in cathedral ceilings. • 4. There is tor, much concern about Foster High School . The architect doesn't live here, the KCLS planning administrator doesrt't live here. Residents are not going to think of the library as an extension of the school. C. Landscape architects operate out of •a completely different mode than real gardeners -- there should be more input from a real horticultural person. G. Current site plan is uninviting and unwelcoming -- building face the wrong way. 7. There doesn't appear to be enough storage in the building. 8. There should be more computers and typewriters. 9. Please see attached examples of possible changes in direction and looks for the new library. ad/i) 713- /s7a RECEIVED MAR 0 2 1994 DEVELOPtv1ENT .11.101.11,1.7,0 • RI( \P' AV Pen.", flwl AL. E43%1.3334 3131311 (1333•11. • r r :11 ' • ■ . • r---- ----4 -j . • 1 o ;%„... ,...,n,..• I. 1 ......_ (II “••", 03.4. 3. -1 ;UM. ' . • • I I 4-7-- F.,-. • . A... i4tfolro ..• • frfc • maw 5_21- P I- A N oo nclo 13433 ..t 31? c(AO/rov,p). sivLotc,v 3 0 '7 !ex. 1.13.16.3..PII• S. WY Pa•Ulf4J13.1. 13.411. .• • ••■ t• I r11. 03 la' f.ro.0411-1-4 COMMENTS For Planning Commission r-- 1--•• r- I \ 7-1 r.--1 1-7 N.-, I *: --1 MAR 0 7 1994 • COiViMUNiTY DEVELOPMENT Uwe have the fcUowing comments on the proposed FOSTER LIBRARY: a7-(-64-reze &s-( 2- 2--d ce/a free. 44-6 /1/2X.2,r,L) 0?-t as a/ "eecAkz, -7ste.c.(e.ef /pt. a--Q. /2-a_z•dzr, ze -7-ra-71 a-pt a 2eijj J /-46.4.7`a-a27 gAz4icy1 Az4.4.e1,24_ u?-.?"4 ?le.;/azz za4, • .c, a 7146J C4A42:eA; -epw. 74 -7,_6...,:zz,/-7.6.e.e•ve, • Lre/7 / • ,3A 4%6Lae,) de/A (0 Z• N •74-e 622,-e// Ges-t-c-ez.. 0 elat- -e,*E-12.2Gt.j • (262,9 64-44 UxC. Z/Ic?r27e_cr-0,-7-p • /--et7 a-(A.Z2.aCe_ a- 024 der-75 cz/L (.00/4r,LT /7 a Name: ./ 571a-c "41 c-a/ 4e1/2_ azecte_a_anp REA-eez2, iz Address: /ea "e4 Public Information Meeting 2/15/94. 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COMMENTS For Planning Commission I /we have the following . comments, on the proposed FOSTER LIBRARY: u�Ocrda� f le a e �e,�- V4' /--/e- �4�� Z. 1060-5 �- a� big 1-* /� -oaf -� Go r,��P ,�Pa� -r J 9�r - ��7 /27v�`Z. i / S , T/ja�,� • m -L� i 7 z /3 7z,L #/� 496( 9gf /��' �c -s 64.12-"/W) 09.7(//. -j,�� CoG��✓i� -� rcitgir7g ,,/ ' i /li /✓ C_ 4/0,176- ' 15 /772.5/ Goel&7 . U _ l/ /4/6* L-/' l/ j �✓ G - UDC P/ "Co " ���:`.►V Name: MAR 251994 GUwMMUNITY DEVbLOI✓M=NT Address: Public Information Meeting 2/15/94. COMMENTS For Planning Commission 1/we have the following comments on the proposed FOSTER UBRARY: be 3 - d dd /fr ec:P ;--11C) toc,,( 47L fc, c— -1(2 14 CZ:LI/I` "Ts. e-C-r=-. • 1,0 140. IL' fx3(rt, a (7. Oy C".. • / -4 ,=> MAR 2 5 1994 Name: Jo .5 ti4 b e.. riot CUIviMUNITY DEV ZLOPMF NT Ackiresg: )5 -2. ZL- / I` Public Information Meeting 2/15/94 "'ECEIVED DEC 101993 CONDIT _MAL USE REED, REINVALD APPLICATION C1TY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431 -3680 1. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR PROPOSAL: The construction of a new 5250 sq. ft. library with parking for 7F vphir-1e. 2. PROJECT LOCATION: (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block, and sub- division; or tax lot number, access street, and nearest intersection) NW corner of the iratersectiora of S 144th & 4 nd Av S Quarter: SW Section: 15 Township: 23 Range: 4 (This information may be found on your tax statement) 3. APPLICANT:* Name: David Boe - Architects Reed Reinvald A•,• re . 201 N. "I" St., Tacoma, WA 98403 (206) 572 -3993- Fax 572 -1445 Si, .attire �j7 �Ai Date: ftafa . to, t€ * TI applicant is a perso - hom the staff will contact regarding the application, and to hom all ces an• reports shall be sent, unless otherwise stipulated by applicant. AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP 4. PROPERTY Name: King County Library System OWNER Address: 300 Eighth Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 -5191 Phone: (206) 684 -6686 I /WE,[signature(s)] William H. Ptacek, Director 7 I _ '.4- ,__"__,4 swear that I /we are the owner(s) or contract purchaser(s) of the property involved in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers Maine i t.tl� ..6 application are true and correct to the ii�� best of my /our knowledge and belief. Date: December 8, 1993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT- CONDITIONAL USE APPir'''ATION Page 2 5. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY: Vacant (fnrmi l y sing) family res i dPnt i a 1 ) 6. PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTED (from list in TMC 18.64.020): (15) Conditional use listed in the specified use districts: (3)Public tiorary 7. ADJACENT North: Single family and multi - family reRirlentia1 LAND South: Vacant (sing1P family rec i .ieDtial adjoiDing) USES East: Puhl i c high schnnl West: Single family residential 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED USE (for example, describe the manufactur- ing processes used, wholesale /retail /warehouse functions, outside storage of goods or equipment or other information which will facilitate understanding of the activities you proposed to develop on this site): The construction of a 5.250 square foot library including a public multi - purpose meeting room and parking for 26 vehicles_ Site_ imprnve- ments also include a formal entrance forecourt /garden on S. 144th Si.. 9. Will the conditional use be in operation and /or a building to house the use be started within a year of issuance of the permit? Yes 10. Describe the manner in which you believe that your request for a Conditional Use Permit will satisfy each of the following criteria as specified in TMC 18.64.030 (attach additional sheets, if necessary). A. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity of the proposed use or in the district in which the subject property is situated. RESPONSE: The proposed use directly replaces the existing Foster Library across 42nd Ave. S. and will significantly improve the corner property from its current state through the building and site developments. B. The proposed use shall meet or exceed the performance standards that are required in the district it will occupy. RESPONSE: The proposed use will P_XCAPIi t • u _ n - _ n • _ • the district through building production values, landscaping. and site amenities. • ,:CONDITIONAL USE APPIr'ATION 10. (continued) Page 3 C. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses in terms of traffic and pedestrian circulation, building and site design. RESPONSE: The proposed development specifically considers the adjacent high school design and circulation patterns, the ease & safety of both pedestrian and vehicular access, and the appropriateness of use and landscaping along adjoining properties. D. The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan. RESPONSE: The proposed use not only maintains the library function in the same area but also moves it to a more prominant public location to help continue S. 144th St. as a civic boulevard. E. 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. RESPONSE: The design of the building, landscaping, parking and storm water system for the proposed use has reduced all possible adverse impacts on the area in which it is located. PARKING.XLS Page 1 RELIVED MAR 041994 CUIVIIVIUNI t Y DEVELOPMENT KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM SUMMARY OF PARKING PROVIDED MARCH 4, 1994 Year Library Mtg. Rm. Parking Sq.Ft. Per Library Built Sq. Ft. Capacity Spaces Space Bellevue 1967 18,500 100 93 199 Federal Way 320th 1969 10,800 64 73 148 Burien 1970 15,000 99 69 217 Kingsgate 1972 10,235 49 48 213 Kent 1973 15,000 99 19 789 Redmond 1975 13,888 100 47 295 Shoreline 1975 15,000 100 68 221 Fairwood 1986 15,000 80 83 181 Des Moines 1987 10,000 49 53 189 Federal Way Regional 1991 25,432 175 145 Kent Regional 1991 22,500 105 214 Woodinville 1993 15,000 113 133 Covington 1993 15,000 139 108 Burien 1993 20,448 91 225 Shoreline 1993 20,954 95 221 Total 10,000 sq.ft. + 242,757 1,271 191 Bothell 1968 8,300 99 46 180 Mercer Island 1968 8,700 75 36 242 Newport Way 1970 8,200 50 43 191 Skyway 1970 5,100 50 24 213 Boullevard Park 1971 6,536 49 29 225 Valley View 1982 6,400 49 35 183 Issaquah 1982 8,000 26 26 308 White Center 1976 6,370 24 24 265 Vashon 1984 6,196 33 33 188 Algona /Pacific 1994 5,250 68 21 250 Richmond Beach ? 5,250 86 21 250 Total 10,000 - 74,302 338 220 Grand Totals 317,059 1,609 197 Page 1 RELIVED MAR 041994 CUIVIIVIUNI t Y DEVELOPMENT To: David Bowe Kay Johnson, KCLS Nancy Smith, KCLS Bill Ptacek, KCLS Sharon Kidd, KCLS From: Doug Blair MEMORANDUM Nancy Lamb, FFL Bill Kistler, TLB Ann Siegenthaler, CT Allen Doerschel, CT t 4�•.t 1 Date: May 19,1993 • 3 ‘,,d\' )1,2 L\P' pato 6 Re: CFost Le it brary'�tblic Meeting of—April-14, 1993 The meeting was attended by about 25 citizens including representatives of the school district, city council, city administration and the Tukwila Library Board. The comments listed below are not edited or organized in any way other than the order in which they occurred during the meeting. 1. The library should be compatible with and compliment the school. This point was raised by both a citizen and by a school district representative. 2. Concern was expressed as to whether the number of parking_spaces required by code would be adequate given the size of the meeting room. Possible spired parking at the school was recommended. 3. A drop off on 42nd was suggested. 4. A children's play area at the northwest corner of the site was suggested. Any park should be a passive park according to city representatives. Don Williams should be contacted at the city regarding any park proposals. 5. Concern about the high level of night activity now was expressed by a neighbor who was not supportive of the park idea. 6. The idea of having the building at the corner with the parking behind was considered desirable. 7. Neighbor to the west wants a barrier (fence) to cut down on traffic across his property. KCLS anticipated a fence being required. 8. Materials for sidewalks and stairs should consider skateboarders and rollerbladers. 9. Two city council members present and the school district representative all supported the idea of an electronic reader board sign. KCLS cited concerns about the cost of running and maintaining the sign and aesthetic concerns about such a sign becoming the dominant feature of the site rather than the library itself. 10. A "user friendly" design with easy access to the children's area was requested. 11. Tukwila Art Commission is interested in the possibility of placing art on the site per amps in an ou door area. Foster Community Meeting Notes page 2 12. Concern was expressed for serving and welcoming a multilingual patronage. Multilingual signs or arts_ •st desi building components were suggested as possible means. 13. A covered outdoor area for children's programs or for outdoor eating was suggested. 14. A covered outdoor book drop with minimal walk from parking was requested. A car drop off was first requested but the physical impracticality was explained. 15. A covered portico for dropping people off was requested. 16. Bicycle racks were requested. KCLS noted that they are provided at all libraries. 17. A small play area for children was requested. 18. Natural lighting in the library is desired. 19. Changing stations in the rest room were requested. KCLS noted that they are provided in all new buildings. 20. Avoid right angles and sharp edges in design. 21. Kent library feels too hornlike, not cozy. Foster should have a cozy feel. 22. Desire to separate children's area from adult reading areas. 23. Compliment Foster High School outside but keep cozy, intimate feeling inside. 24. Use wood rather than metal where possible to keep a warm feeling. 25. Consider multicultural nature of area. School district has 26 languages spoken at home in student population. The collection in the library should reflect this diversity. 26. Tutoring rooms desired with terminals, P.C., or multimedia machines. KCLS noted that such rooms are now provided in all libraries. 27. If an outside children's area is provided there needs to be a way to view outside for safety. 28. The city is open to operating a passive park if one is provided on the site. 29. A fold up stage or risers for the multipurpose room was requested. 30. Seven day a week open hours were requested. Provisions for the STAR Center were requested. MEMORANDUM To: King County Library System From: Friends of Foster Library Re: New Facility We thank you for this opportunity to list items that our group strongly supports for inclusion in the new library. We're very excited about the prospect of having our ideas incorporated in the architects' plans and then seeing them developed as the new facility takes shape! Entrance and exterior • Covered secure book drop /drive -up • Covered portico for dropping off people • Grassy berm /amphitheater for story- telling • Bike racks • Play area Foyer • Slot wall for brochures, etc. • Public bulletin board • Phones • Rest rooms (include changing tables) • Art Display • Glass case Meeting room • Stove/ refrigerator/ sink • Sliding doors from meeting room to main part of library for large events • Pull -down screen • White board /black board • TV with video equipment • Storage for chairs and tables Children's area • Big pillows /soft reading area • Permanent poster - display frames • Play section for toddlers (Continued, page 2) Other interior considerations • Skylights or other natural lighting • Adequate HVAC • Window alcove for reading (Fairwood); free reading area with couches and /or arm chairs • Copying area in nonfiction /reference area with shelf or high table • Reference on CD ROM • Study rooms (for computer use, literacy, tutoring, etc.) • Two computers for public use and one PC SIG • Laser quality printer • Adequate storage /work area for employees • Bookcase with paperback shelving • Tilted lower shelves within all shelving units • Cassette and CD racks with tilted shelves • Improved magazine display and storage copy to Architects Reed Reinvald MAY 16 '94 12:05 5. 16. 64 1 0 : FPrIM K I NO CO L I BRARY :•AR.CH REED TO 9*5721445 PAGE . 001 REXN L.D 02 BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION CITY OF TUKWILA woo Southcerwer Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 14188 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Teioacsne: '(206) 431-3880 .t'r. ■'''''''Y•w.•74;47` 4••••°•4'..^^7.---- ^.^.7.r7.-^4.7 ---r-, -,Ar....'st,41.,:i.it-rsel, ,7,1.•=•-•10%-t,19-. -,,,-,.z.,.., •'". ••••••••:.V•.‘"-.<„;•-e-, *,. - . . r , c• t- 0- , -^t. •.-4..7 4...Ott!, ..?”.' 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BRMFLYDESCRIBEYOURPROPOSAL: Tha coastructioA of A aGor _5 521 no f • • : . • • 2. PROJECT LOCATION: (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block, and sub- division, or tax lot number, access street, and nearest intersection) NW corner of intersection. of S. 144th $t. & 42nd Ave t $, Quarter: 3. APPLICANT:* Sigxtature SW Section: 15 Township: 23 Range: 4 (This information nay be found on your tax statement) • Relavald , Address: 01 N. • " St.., Tacoma, WA 98403 ph , - Aor ( 2 0 6 )572-3993 Fax ( 206)572-1445 * The app t is the person whom the staff will contact regarding the application, and to whom all notices and reports shall be sent, unless otherwise stipulated by applicant. 4. PROPERTY OWNER AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP .Name King CoutIty Library System kddresa 300 - 8th Ave. N.,_Seattle WA 98109-5191 nom, (206)684-6684 I/WE,Isignature(s) William H. P swear that I/we are the owner(s) or contract purchaser(s) of the property involved in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers contained in this application are true and correct to the best of ray/our knowledge and belief. MAY 16 '94 11:39 Date: 1Q4_ RECEIVED WY 1 6 1994 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PAGE_ Ee2 BOARD OF ARCHITECTU {P"L REVIEW DESIGN REVIEW APPLICA,.ON Page 2 CRITERIA The following criteria will be used by the BAR in its decision - making on your proposed project. Please carefully review the criteria, respond to each criterion (if appropriate), and describe how your plans and elevations meet the criteria. If the space provided for response is insufficient, attach additional response to this form. 1. RELATIONSHIP OF STRUCTURE TO SITE A. The site should be planned to accomplish a desirable transition with the streetscape and to provide for adequate landscaping, and pedestrian movement. B. Parking and service areas should be located, designed, and screened to moderate the visual impact of large paved areas. C. The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to it site. RESPONSE: The building has been located on the site to screen the parking and service areas from the streets, allow pedestrian access directly to the building and landscape elements, and provide as urban edge and corner in response to the adjacent high school forecourt. The scale of the building has a mix of varying sized elements and materials to respond to both the adjacent high school and the surrounding houses. 2. RELATIONSHIP OF STRUCTURE AND SITE TO ADJOINING AREA A. B. Harmony in texture, lines, and masses is encouraged. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be. provided. . ..... . _ C. Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the established neighborhood character. D. Compatibility of vehicular pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terms of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged. E. Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be encouraged. RESPONSE: The building is composed of 3 massing elements: the main library block, the staff service block, and the entry portico. All ele- ments are unified by a continuous horizontal cornice and a variety of harmonious textures to_15rovide ,interest and relationship to surrounding buildings. Landscaping buffers with fence is designed to screen_ the adj.acant properties. . Separat-ion of pedestrian and vehicular circulation allows for direct access by pedestrian traffic while locating vehicle driveways at the maximum distance from street intersection for safety. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DESIGN REVIEW APPLICL (*ION Page 3 3. LANDSCAPE AND SITE TREATMENT A. Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they should be recognized and preserved and enhanced. B. Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces, and other paved areas should promote safety and provide an inviting and stable appearance. C. Landscape treatment should enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and important axis, and provide shade. D. In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic, mitigating steps should be taken. E. Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees or shrubs in paved areas is encour- aged. F. Screening of service yards, and other places which tend to be unsightly, should be accom- plished by use of walls, fencing, planting or combinations of these. Screening should be effective in winter and summer. 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 land- scape. Lighting standards and fixtures should be of a design and size compatible with the building and adjacent area. Lighting should be shielded, and restrained in design. Excessive brightness and brilliant colors should be avoided. RESPONSE: See attached sheet. 4. BUILDING DESIGN A. Architectural style is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on quality of its design and relationship to surroundings. i3. Buildings should be to appropriate scale and be in harmony with permanent neighboring de- velopments. Landscape and Site Treatment Response A. Existing site features retained and used in the landscape concept involve existing on- site trees which will be saved. These include a very mature American elm and an informal grouping of Red alders along the north property line which serve as an effective screen for the existing apartment building. Special measures will be required to retain the elm, including loss of perhaps an additional parking stall beyond that shown depending upon pending horticultural input. The alders can be retained with careful grading of the parking lot fill to return to existing grade in the shortest distance possible. B.A11 walkways and steps will promote safe comfortable pedestrian access to all site uses with a sure - footed sandblasted concrete surface and landscape -scale riser /tread step ratios. The sidewalk crossings at driveway entrances are marked with scored concrete and a pattern of small "buttons" to warn motorists of possible pedestrian/bicycle traffic. C. The entire landscape scheme takes as its first priority its compatibility with the architecture. Building facade features have been carefully acknowledged by shrub and tree massing. The distinctive feature of the southeast corner window is set -off with a foreground of sculptured earth and groundcover plants in- planted with Spring- flowering bulbs. The pedestrian and vehicular entrances from S 144th Street are emphasized by bosques of ornamental flowering trees. Visibility to the terracotta plaques of the east facade is maintained by careful placement of street trees and selection of shrub massing at this location. The sculpture pad at the north sidewalk is framed with an evergreen hedge containing a slot to allow passing motorists to catch a glimpse of the sculpture and perhaps the neon ceiling lighting feature within the building. The distinctive geometry of the porch is projected into the landscape by the architecture of the entry hardscape, including the concrete scoring pattern. Existing stately poplars immediately to the east inspired a careful placement of poplars in the bioswale area to further project the influence of the building geometry, to act as a backdrop and foil to direct the eye to the building and to provide a screen to /from the residential property to the west without being an imposing barrier. D. Planting areas impacted by pedestrian traffic are protected by raised seat walls and low curbs at the entrance walks. E. Planting at the west facade was removed at the City's request to provide for pedestrian traffic. F Shrub plantings at the northwest corner should adequately screen limited service and utility elements at this location. G. N /A. H. Exterior lighting will consist of shielded parking lot fixtures or standards. Canopy lighting will be designed for pedestrian routes (minimal building lighting is envisioned.) BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DESIGN REVIEW APPLII flON Page 4 C. Building components - such as windows, doors, eaves, and parapets - should have good pro- portions and relationship to one another. Building components and ancillary parts shall be consistent with anticipated life of the structure. D. Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. E. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings should be screened from view. F. Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards and all ex- posed accessories should be harmonious with building design. G. Monotony of design in single or multiple buildings projects should be avoided. Variety of detail, form, and siting should be used to provide visual interest. RESPONSE: This design establishes an appropriate civic presence for the library through strength and dignity of form. The civic aspect of this building is further established by three traditional al(zmeats• 1) The base: a low concrete wall which provides the anchor, 2) The middle: brick and acrylic finish stucco with cast stnna art medal- lions , 3) The top: an acrylic finish stucco crorni c-a with distinctive stepping over windows and the portico. The combination of the colors will be warm and friendly. The well lit portico will be generous and inviting. The window pattern is derived from interior function, with focal points responding to the soiithaast street corner and the northern art place. Mechanical aquipmant will be screened by cornice. Exterior lighting will be downlighting with fixtures that compliment the architecture. 5. MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES AND STREET FURNITURE A. Miscellaneous structures and street furniture should be designed to be part of the architec- tural 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. RESPONSE: The major furniture element, the sitting wall at the south forecourt, will also provide an opportunity for public art. This could occur as 3 dimensional busts on the wall of pionaarg,anthors or others as chosen by the City of Tukwila. This is an opportunity to tell a story through art. as a story might ha told. through art medallions on the building. BOARD OF ARCHITECTUP 4L REVIEW DESIGN REVIEW APPLIC. . ION Page 'S INTERURBAN SPECIAL REVIEW DISTRICT The following six criteria are used in the special review of the Interurban area in order to manage the development of this area, to upgrade its general appearance, to provide incentives for compatible uses, to recognize and to capitalize on the benefits to the area of the amenities including the Green River and nearby recreational facilities, to encourage development of more people - oriented use, and to provide for development incentives that will help to spur growth. Please describe how your proposed development relates to the goals for this District. Use additional response space, if necessary. 1. The proposed development design should be sensitive to the natural amenities of the area. Significant trees, particularly the large american elm, will be retained. 2. The proposed development use should demonstrate due regard for the use and enjoyment of public recreational areas and facilities. The design intent is to express friendliness, interest and a sense of invitation to this library. 3. The proposed development should provide for safe and convenient on -site pedestrian circu- lation. The on -site pedestrian circulation is designed to allow direct access from both streets by separating the vehicle circulation to the perimeter of the site. 4. The proposed property use should be compatible with neighboring uses and complementary to_the district in which it is located. _. The library design combines varying scale elements arranged to reflect the different aspects of the adjoining properties. (monumental high school to small single story residences). 5. The proposed development should seek to minimize significant adverse environmental im- pacts. Energy efficient construction combined with a natural treatment design for the storm water system. 6. The proposed development should demonstrate due regard for significant historical features in the area. The building is composed in a classical manner of a bottom. middl, and top. The pallate of materials such as brick and acrylic covered stucco relate to the past as well as present day construction methods. The entry portico, cornice, columns and the window mullion patterns allude to both history and the present time. ~-7ECEIVED CONDI : NAL USE DEC 1 01993 APPLICATION REED, REINVALD CITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STiAFF : :' 6300 Southcenler Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431 -3680 1. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR PROPOSAL: The construction of a new 5250 sq. ft. lihra • • . o • ?6 vphir -les - 2. PROJECT LOCATION: (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block, and sub- division; or tax lot number, access street, and nearest intersection) NW corner of the intersection of S. 144th & 42nd Ave. S. Quarter: sw Section: 15 Township: 23 Range: 4 (This information may be found on your tax statement) 3. APPLICANT:* Name: David Boe - . Architects Reed Reinvald A.,. re .. 201 N. "I' St., Tacoma, WA 98403 (206) 572 -3993• Fax 572 -1445 Si Date: O ' 445' tO, 1°Je)3 T applicant is . e perso. hom the staff will contact regarding the application, and to hom all . o . ces - . reports shall be sent, unless otherwise stipulated by applicant. AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP 4. PROPERTY Name: King County Library System OWNER Address: 300 Eighth Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 -5191 Phone: (206) 684 -6686 I /WE,[signature(s)] William H. Ptacek, Director swear that I /we are the owner(s) or contract purchaser(s) of the property involved in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers 1 �d.i �s.. 0 application are true and correct to the �. . best of my /our knowledge and belief. Date: December 8, 1993 1 0 idg, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT •CONDITIONAL USE APPI ,2. yATION Page 2 5. PRESENTUSEOFPROPERTY: Vacant (formily sing1Pfamily residential) 6. PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTED (from list in TMC 18.64.020): (15) Conditional use listed in the specified use districts 7. ADJACENT North: Single family and multi - family rPSiriPntial LAND South: Var-ant (single family rP iaPntial adjoining) USES East: Public high srhnn1 West: Single family residential . )public library 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED USE (for example, describe the manufactur- ing processes used, wholesale /retail /warehouse functions, outside storage of goods or equipment or other information which will facilitate understanding of the activities you proposed to develop on this site): The construction of a 5,250 square foot library including a public multipurpose meeting room and parking for 26 vehicles Site imprnvP- ments also include a formal entrance forecourt /garden on S. 144th SL. 9. Will the conditional use be in operation and /or a building to house the use be started within a year of issuance of the permit? Yes 10. Describe the manner in which you believe that your request for a Conditional Use Permit will satisfy each of the following criteria as specified in TMC 18.64.030 (attach additional sheets, if necessary). A. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity of the proposed use or in the district in which the subject property is situated. RESPONSE: The proposed use directly replaces the existing Foster Library across 42nd Ave. S. and will significantly improve the corner property from its current state through the building and site developments. B. The proposed use shall meet or exceed the performance standards that are required in the district it will occupy. RESPONSE: The proposed use will PXr`PPdhP • u n _ • • _ • the district through building production values, landscaping, and site amenities. ..CONDITIONAL USE APPS.' ^ATION - Page 3 10. (continued) C. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses in terms of traffic and pedestrian circulation, building and site design. RESPONSE: The proposed development specifically considers the adjacent high school design and circulation patterns, the ease & safety of both pedestrian and vehicular access, and the appropriateness of use and landscaping along adjoining properties. D. The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan. RESPONSE: same area but also moves it to a more prominant public location to help continue S. 144th St. as a civic boulevard. E. All measures have been taken to minimize the possible adverse impacts which the proposed use may have on the area in which it is Iocated. RESPONSE: The design of the building, landscaping, parking and storm water system for the proposed use has reduced all possible adverse impacts on the area in which it is located PARKING.XLS Page 1 REOEIVE MAR 0 4 1994 COMIVIUN I Y DEVELOPMENT KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM SUMMARY OF PARKING PROVIDED MARCH 4, 1994 Year Library Mtg. Rm. Parking Sq.Ft. Per Library Built Sq. Ft. Capacity Spaces Space Bellevue 1967 18,500 100 93 199 Federal Way 320th 1969 10,800 64 73 148 Burien 1970 15,000 99 69 217 Kingsgate 1972 10,235 49 48 213 Kent 1973 15,000 99 19 789 Redmond 1975 13,888 100 47 295 Shoreline 1975 15,000 100 68 221 Fairwood 1986 15,000 80 83 181 Des Moines 1987 10,000 49 53 189 Federal Way Regional 1991 25,432 175 145 Kent Regional 1991 22,500 105 214 Woodinville 1993 15,000 113 133 Covington 1993 15,000 139 108 Burien 1993 20,448 91 225 Shoreline 1993 20,954 95 221 Total 10,000 sq.ft. + 242,757 1,271 191 Bothell 1968 8,300 99 46 180 Mercer Island 1968 8,700 75 36 242 Newport Way 1970 8,200 50 43 191 Skyway 1970 5,100 50 24 213 Boullevard Park 1971 6,536 49 29 225 Valley View 1982 6,400 49 35 183 Issaquah 1982 8,000 26 26 308 White Center 1976 6,370 24 24 265 Vashon I 1984 6,196 33 33 188 Algona /Pacific 1994 5,250 68 21 250 Richmond Beach ? 5,250 86 21 250 Total 10,000 - 74,302 338 220 Grand Totals 317,059 1,609 197 Page 1 REOEIVE MAR 0 4 1994 COMIVIUN I Y DEVELOPMENT ATTENDEES Ellen Ryan Tim Dunn Cheryl Brown Richard S. Simpson Jack Pace TUKWILA TOMORROW November 18, 1993 LAND USE ELEMENT PACIFIC HIGHWAY Anna Bernhard Adele Scott Betty Gully Bill Arthur Grant Neiss Jack Scott John W elch Moira Bradshaw PACIFIC HIGHWAY Moira: At the last meeting we left off with Policy 14. I had started talking about the issue of site design and circulation. We were talking about how parking placement and setbacks should be different along the corridor to emphasize a Center versus an automobile oriented area. That's when it was suggested to create a heart, to know when you are at the center of a neighborhood. That's where we left off. There was also a request to go back to policy 12 as well. Have you marked which policies you had questions on? Should we go ahead and list them? Do you want to check that at the next meeting and run through them as we have historically at this meeting? Agreement. Site Design and Circulation Policy 14: Design and combine parking placement and setback /build to standards to achieve: - concept of contrast between compact center and low rise linear corridor, - consistent street wall in both areas, and - pedestrian attraction. Moira: My impression of what was being discussed last time, was that you didn't think that having buildings and activities along the street corridor would create a sense of arrival and place at the intersection of 144th and 99. November 18, 1993. Page 2 Comment: I think you could do special treatments like cobblestone which would give a sense of arrival. I wasn't clear as to exactly what was being imagined to be done. Comment: I think that's what was being discussed. Not having the buildings come up and make it be a square corner, but cut back. Moira: Your options are to have parking or a building in the area, or a plaza. As we mentioned, there is only so much area on, these blocks. How big the plaza should be, is the question. Question: Why can't you terrace it as you go up so it opens it up? Moira: I'm not sure if Bill was completely against the idea of a building here. Comment: I thought he was against squaring the buildings right up to the curb. Comment: I think we should address the idea of having a center feeling with some sort of treatment, something to make you feel that you are at the center. Moira: So the suggestion is that we have a policy under design review that talks about achieving a sense of being in the center of town. Comment: If we haphazardly place some buildings back and others forward, we get a "junky" look. Moira: I think the thought that everybody agrees upon is that the improvements to this area should relay that this is the center of the residential neighborhood, this is the neighborhood center. We can have a policy on that. Comment: Not just that intersection, it needs to run down and include the area of the high school also. Comment: You said the parking was in direct conflict with the open space concept. The parking lot at Larry's Market gives a feeling of openness. The landscaping has a very pleasing effect. I don't know that parking is necessarily bad, it is harmonious with the open feeling. • Moira: The idea that is trying to be expressed here, is to convey a sense of arriving, a heart of a neighborhood, an area. That means that something different occurs here than elsewhere on 99. A way of doing that is by doing something different with the placement of your buildings. Actually using the buildings as a means of conveying that difference. Also, we have said that from here south it's .j4ovember 18, 1993 Page 3 more auto oriented. When you have a building pressing on a street, you also have a Aisense of the activity and that there are businesses that are there. It's that contrast that's being suggested for this area as a means of distinguishing it. We have a policy under projects that says, "Tukwila shall improve 144th between 37th and 42nd including right -of -way acquisition." There has been a good suggestion to add a policy regarding the design of the structures to include pedestrian amenities. If you agree that buildings are appropriate in this area versus a parking lot, then a suggestion of a policy on the treatment of these buildings would be appropriate under design review. Question: So policy 14 is saying that it should be close zero setbacks with parking along side or behind? Moira: And that there ought to be something different elsewhere - in the mixed use, regional section of the corridor. Question: How would we really achieve this? Over many many years? Moira: Yes, anything that will happen there, will be achieved over time. Comment: You can't impose anything on anybody until they've decided to redevelop. 1, Question: I am not opposed to this, but can we really get there from here considering what we have? Comment: We talked last week about backing everything up both from the street and the intersection, instead of squishing everything and looking at just the intersection. Use the new . Foster High and the new Larry's Market to build from, and make that your parameters of this new town square. Dandy's and the motel are likely candidates for redevelopment, which is the whole east side of 99. The things that will get in your way are the things that aren't there yet, specifically the new library. That may not be the best location for that library if you adopt a concept like this. Moira: The City of Tukwila made a choice to keep two separate libraries. There can only be so much square footage for each location. Comment: Until its built you can still resite it. Comment: I don't understand why its wrong for that location. November 18, 1993 Page 4 Comment: Because it is so tiny, it makes it hard to do something for the whole area. Comment: I think the road is too narrow to the east. Moira: Why do you think its too narrow ?' Comment: You have limited site, the motel comes right up to the corner. There are people walking on a small sidewalk, barely enough room for the cars. Moira: We have the suggestion that it be opened, that there be acquisition of a right -of -way and a pedestrian corridor which would mean at least a ten foot sidewalk. Comment: There's a chance, if you really want to make a statement, that you could do one of those loops like you have in some towns elsewhere. At least you could identify this as an area; something unique in Tukwila. Question: If you were going to take the library out of there, what would you suggest to replace it with? Comment: There are two neat things going on there with the high school and Larry's Market. If you could widen the area there, I'm not sure you would want anything. Comment: Further north on 42nd, this committee was quite adamant about leaving a buffer zone between the business section and the people across the street. To me that library would be an ideal use for a buffer zone. Moira: If you do something grander and more public here, then you would be eliminating some of the existing commercial and residential lots. This whole area would be commercial on the ground floor, then residential as you go up. One of the things people will want when they develop, is enough land. These lots, as were mentioned in the report, were plated for single family lots. That happened before the 1920's. One point that the economic consultant made was that- there's a lot of little lots, a lot of ownership. To get redevelopment you will have to provide more area for some of the lots and /or they will have to be consolidated. That is a different concept. The point that has been made is, do we do something more public instead of relying on private investment? Comment: I don't agree with that. I don't think• you necessarily need to acquire property from the developer using certain design standards. :,((ovember 18, 1993 Page 5 Moira: You said that the area would be open, how can you do that without buying /property? Comment: You do it like they do it in Bellevue. They impose design standards on developers and in exchange they can go up higher. At One Bellevue Center, there was not additional acquisition of right -of -way other than for the street. You will find that the corners are inset, approximately 35 feet. It is not a public area, it remains • in private ownership, but you do have a park like setting with steps. Moira: So what I see then is to continue to use buildings to create the sense of a center, but to treat the buildings such that you get significant public areas along the street frontage and 144th. Comment: When you think about it, practically every intersection is. Look at the transit center and the Cole Center building. Look at the Hyatt, they allowed retail right up to the sidewalk, and then an open space in the form of a circular plaza drive through pedestrian area, where the hotel meets the office buildings. Comment: Last week I was trying to portray that concept by describing buildings downtown. You said the difference with that is that in downtown they can go up really high and make up the difference. I like this concept, can it be done? k- Comment: As you go further over the hill towards the freeway the floor -area ratio wasn't a consideration. They have more park down there and they have it on both sides. Moira: This is a great idea, but 1 think there is a quantitative aspect to this of how grand is going to be grand enough. You need to do some more imaging of exactly what that means, so that when someone comes in to design a project your intentions are clear. Economically I am not sure of the amount of area that's devoted to these public spaces and the amount left within the block to put in enough building square footage to do something feasible. That is something we will be doing more analysis on. Comment: There is one thing when you picture a building. On the first floor there is a lot of open space and setback. When you get up to the second floor, the floor plate from street level, then you go back to regular size. Moira: Are you saying to cantilever over'? Comment: Not all the way to the corner, just over the plaza area. November 18, 1993 Page 6 Comment: In the buildings downtown they used a lot of glass on the lower section. Some of them are out, the corner is cut off. You get the illusion of being open. Comment: I think we are in agreement that we want it to have a sense of a town center, a sense of center. There have been a variety of suggestions of ways to get there. What could we say in our policy that would address the things we talked about? Moira: • I would suggest that under policies on page 38, where we have design reviews, that there be an additional policy in there that talks about how this neighborhood center shall act as a town focal point, and that the building walls shall be setback to create public spaces and an openness that provides a corridor both east -west between 37th and 42nd and between 140th and 148th. In essence you would have a building wall, but the wall would be setback to create public spaces. You will have substantial areas of glass and interesting building fronts. Comment: I don't know if we should say that building walls shall be set back because there are so many ways to achieve that. Moira: So we can say that public spaces shall be created within this area and there will be a feeling of openness. Question: Do you want to say public spaces? That implies that you will use public funds to acquire it. • Moira: This is under design review, where we will be telling the people that are developing buildings. Comment: A place where people can gather. Question: What about pedestrian corridor areas? Jack: So you are looking for a term that conveys that it's not a traditional private property like the mall corridors, a quasi - public space. Moira: We can say "privately developed and maintained public spaces." Comment: The main thing is that you aren't using public funds and you aren't acquiring public property. Comment: This could be a chance for a neighborhood commercial area and a cultural area to be united together with a public space at 99 and 144th and a public space at _ ) ,;(ovember 18, 1993 Page 7 144th and 42nd. Whatever you develop in between, you have these two areas that could be tied together. IF Moira: Does it seem like we're on the same wave length? There may be substitutions for some of the words, but the concept is privately developed areas used by the public. .L. Comment: Does that square with page 32, the middle of the page where it says, "Fundamental to designing for pedestrians and making transit use as pleasant as possible...." Comment: I guess the only thing lacking is what do the developers get in return? There should be some tradeoff. Moira: What tradeoffs are you willing to give? Comment: Height. Moira: You already said it could be three stories, are you saying that they could have more? • Comment: Yes. The design and form standards are being set by the high school. Agreement to create policy in design standards for this intersection. Moira: Do you want to go back to policy 12 now or later? Comment: 1 was happy with what Tim proposed last week. Moira: What I have is, "To locate transit facilities within the SR 518 -99 interchange. Comment: Actually what Tim proposed last week was, "locate transit facilities and /or rail station in the SR 518/99 vicinity." Moira: And leave off the rest? Comment: No, include the rest of the policy as written in the report. Agreement to have policy 12 read, "Locate transit facilities andlor rail station in the SR 518199 vicinity and develop a multi -modal transfer area for buses, automobiles and pedestrians." �.i City of Tukvvila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Prepared 6/15/94 HEARING DATE: June 23, 1994 PROJECT: FOSTER LIBRARY Special Permission Parking #L94 -0037 Conditional Use Permit #L93 -0089 Design Review #L93 -0088 Special Permission Sign #L94 -0041 APPLICANT: Architects Reed Reinvald, for King County Library Services PROPOSAL: LOCATION: ACREAGE: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: ZONING: To construct a 5,250 square -foot neighborhood library, including a 34 -stall parking lot, landscaping, biofiltration swale, 6' wide sidewalk and street trees. 4060 S. 144th St. (at 42nd Ave. So.) Approximately 1.15 acre Single Family Residential R1 -7.2, Single Family Residential SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance (MDNS) issued on 6/10/94 STAFF: Ann Siegenthaler 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431 -3670 • Far (206) 431 -3665 Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 2 ATTACHMENTS: A. Vicinity Map B. Site Plan/Landscape Plan C. Building Elevations D. Floor Plans E. King County Library System Parking Summary F. Staff Recommendations: Site Plan G. Staff Recommendations: Building H. Color Sketch (to be submitted at hearing) I. Color Board (to be submitted at hearing) J. Applicant's response to Conditional Use K. Applicant's response to Design Review L. Comment sheets from resident FINDINGS VICINITY /SITE INFORMATION A. Surrounding Land Uses On the west and north, the site is bordered by single family residences (see Attachment A). Also on the north is an apartment complex. Across 42nd Avenue to the east is Foster High School. South of the site are single family residences and the fire station. B. Existing Development The site previously was occupied by a single family home. It is vacant, basically flat, with no distinguishing features. C. Vegetation The site was previously cleared and developed. It is now covered with grass and bushes. There are some mature fruit and ornamental trees on site, some of which will be incorporated into the library landscape plan. D. Project Description The applicant proposes to construct a 5,250 square -foot neighborhood library, including a 34 -stall parking lot, landscaping, biofiltration swale, 6' wide curbside sidewalk and street trees (see Attachments B, C, D). Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 3 BACKGROUND The community has been informed of the Foster Library project in several ways: • Notice mailed to residents within 300 feet; • Notice published in newspaper; • Notice posted on site; • Articles in February and June 1994 Hazelnut; • Status update letters mailed to residents within 300 feet; and other interested parties (6/8/94, 3/14/94, 1/26/94). • Information meeting with Tukwila Library Board 2/1/94; • Public information meeting 2/15/94. Approximately 20 residents attended and the February public information meeting. Many residents filled out comment sheets. Although residents reviewed the original design, many of their comments are applicable to the new design. Public comment sheets comprise Attachment L. The project SEPA environmental review was completed 6/10/94. A Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance (MDNS) was issued with a condition that trees proposed for retention must be adequately protected during construction. In addition, the MDNS required the project to undergo Design Review, as follows: "To more specifically address potential impacts and to ensure compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood, the library design shall be further refined through the Conditional Use Permit and Design Review processes. The proposal shall include for Board of Architectural review the following revisions: a. To reduce light spillover into adjacent residential lots, the west and north perimeter of the site shall have a solid decorative fence and /or opaque landscape screening. b. Given Tukwila policies regarding outdoor recreation, the proposal shall provide quality outdoor areas for the public." Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 4 DECISION CRITERIA Under the Zoning Code, a library must obtain Planning Commission approval for the amount of parking provided (TMC 18.56.050). As a non - residential use in a residential zone, the library must also obtain a Conditional Use Permit (TMC 18.12.050, under criteria in TMC 18.64.050). Approval by the Board of Architectural Review (per TMC 18.60.050) was required in the SEPA environmental decision. This same process of Conditional Use Permit and Design Review was required for Foster High School. The Sign Code requires Planning Commission approval of public facility signs in residential zones (TMC 19.32.080). Given the above requirements, the applicant is requesting four approvals: I. Special Permission for the amount parking provided; II. Conditional Use Permit approval; III. Design Review and approval of the library design; and W. Special Permission for the design of signs (included as part of Design Review). Accordingly, the staff report is divided into four parts: Special Permission Parking; Conditional Use Permit Criteria; Design Review Guidelines; and Special Permission for Public Facility Sign. Review criteria for each of these approvals are shown below in bold, followed by staff's summary. The applicant's written responses to the criteria are given in Attachments J, K. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 5 I. SPECIAL PERMISSION: PARKING (TMC 18.56.050) "The minimum number of off - street parking spaces for "public facilities, including libraries...shall be determined by the Planning Commission" (TMC 18.56.050). The applicant has provided parking information from other libraries which can be compared with parking for Foster Library (see Attachment E). According to this parking chart, 7 other libraries of similar size (5,000 -6,000 s.f.) have an average of 26 parking stalls. Foster Library will have 34 stalls (see Attachment B). The Meeting Room in these libraries has an average capacity of 51 people. In comparison, the Foster Library Meeting Room has a 70- person capacity (see Attachment D). It is likely that, at times of high use, some library patrons will park off-site along 42nd Avenue or at Foster High School. CONCLUSIONS: Based on information from the applicant, the amount of parking provided at Foster Library is comparable to that provided at other libraries. Therefore, no additional on -site parking is needed. RECOM ENDATIONS: As on -site parking is adequate, staff recommends approval of the amount of parking provided in the proposal. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 7 details was deferred to the Board of Architectural Review. In addition, the project has the potential to affect the aesthetic character of the neighborhood. This will require a more detailed evaluation. The Design Review process provides an opportunity to address screening and aesthetic issues in detail. Design Review was required as a condition of the project's MDNS. 4. The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan. Tukwila's current Comprehensive Plan includes policies intended to protect residential areas from non - residential uses. With some refinements in landscape screening and building design, the proposal can be consistent with these policies (see Criteria #3, above). 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. The proposed site plan, building design and landscaping reduce most, but not all, potential impacts (see Criteria #3, above). CONCLUSIONS: 1. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare.... The site plan, building design and landscaping have been designed to reduce impacts to the neighborhood, and to provide an amenity. Therefore, the proposal will not be injurious to the public welfare or its surroundings. 2. The proposed use shall meet or exceed the performance standards that are required in the district... The proposal meets and exceeds the standards of the single - family residential zone. 3. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses... Traffic and pedestrian circulation have been adequately addressed. The proposed building design, site plan, landscaping and screening, have the potential to be compatible with the surrounding area. The specific way in which potential impacts are addressed can be resolved through the Design Review process. Staff Report to P1: nning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 8 . The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals ; nd policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed library is generally consistent with existin;; Comprehensive Plan policies which require protection of single family residenti 1 areas. 5. All measures have been taken to minimize the possib e adverse impacts which the proposed use may have on the area in whi it is located. As noted under Criteria #3, the plans do not satisfy all . esthetic and landscape screening concerns. This can be addressed through approval of refinements in the Design Review process. RECOMMENDATIONS: Due to the fact that, with additional refinements to be a roved through Design Review, the project generally meets the criteria, staff reco es ends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 9 III. DESIGN REVIEW CRI'i'1✓RIA (TMC 18.60.050) 1. Relationship of Structure to Site. The site should be planned to accomplish a desirable transition with the streetscape and to provide for adequate landscaping and pedestrian movement. Parking and service areas should be located, designed and screened to moderate the visual impact of large paved areas. The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to its site. In the site plan, the building is located close the street corner and oriented to the west (see Attachment B). This has several advantages. A corner location gives visual prominence to the relatively small building. This is especially important next to the large high school. Another advantage is that the building helps to screen the parking lot. Locating the building away from residential areas may also help reduce potential conflicts. The orientation of the main entrance allows combined access for both cars and pedestrians. The plan also accommodates the typical motorist use of the book drop at the main entrance. For this building orientation to be successful, the "rear" facades along the streets and the entry must be carefully designed. Otherwise, the library could appear to "turn its back" on the neighborhood, instead of being inviting. The applicant has emphasized the main entrance with a portico (porch) and entry plaza. A wide entry walk with sitting wall at South 144th Street helps to provide a memorable arrival to the library. Building facades have been revised to include windows and details which help make the building more inviting to the neighborhood (see Attachment C). 2. Relationship of Structure & Site to Adjoining Area. Harmony in texture, line and masses is encouraged. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be provided. Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the established neighborhood character. Compatibility of vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terms of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged. Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be encouraged. The library site is surrounded by a variety of uses. To fit its context, the library design must relate to single and multiple - family residences of various ages and Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 10 styles, and to the "civic monument" scale of the adjacent high school. The applicant has chosen a theme for the building which includes references to features in the high school building, such as columns and portico (see Attachment H). At the same time, the library has a height and scale which is more residential in character (see Attachment C). Durable exterior materials in earth tones are proposed, which are compatible with the subdued character of nearby residences (see Attachment I). The landscape plan provides buffers next to residences, while the "public" sides of the building are more formal and open. Access is from the north or south via two driveways and entry walks. Sidewallcs are provided. However, the library entry is handicapped accessible only from the remote north walkway. 3. Landscape and Site Treatment. Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they should be recognized, preserved and enhanced. Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces and other paved areas should promote safety and provide an inviting and stable appearance. Landscape treatment should enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and important axes, and provide shade. In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic, mitigating steps should be taken. Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees or shrubs in paved areas is encouraged. Screening of service yards and other places which tend to be unsightly should be accomplished by the use of walls, fencing, planting or combinations of these. Screening should be effective in winter and summer. 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. 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. Quality public buildings, especially a community library, have two distinguishing characteristics. First, they take advantage of opportunities for lively outdoor public spaces and public artwork. Both the City Council and Arts Commission have expressed enthusiasm for such spaces in the new library. Second, they provide a main entry which is visually strong and provides a memorable "procession" to the library from the street. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 11 Public spaces and main entry: The Foster Library proposal provides one main outdoor gathering area, incorporated into the entrance. There are 3 to 4 areas which can accommodate future artwork. The proposal emphasizes the main entry through wide entry steps and sitting wall leading to an entry plaza. As a place for both gathering and for artwork, the entry design adds appeal to the project. Detailing: As noted by the applicant, the landscape plan responds to the architecture and site plan in several ways. However, relationships between some elements are not clear. For example, the oblique angle shape of the entry plaza does not appear to relate to any angle in the portico or the steps. The diagonal row of poplar trees is bold and visually interesting. Yet, the diagonal does not have a visible counterpart in building design. This is also true of the diagonal in the entry steps. Planters at the entry have interesting shapes, but it is not clear if they include retaining walls which follow grade changes. Many of the details which clarify design intent or add quality to a design are not evident in the plans. For example, details of the sitting wall would indicate whether it functions as an inviting area (with appropriate height, width, etc. for sitting). Contrasting paving materials or colors in the entry steps and entry plaza would add emphasis to the entry. As noted earlier, the main 'entry is not convenient to handicapped patrons approaching from the west. In other locations, it is not clear what type of plants are proposed. The landscape plan lists several different, dissimilar plants for the same symbol (e.g. daylilies and holly). As noted in Section II, Conditional Use Permit, it is not clear whether adequate screening (with landscaping or fencing) is provided along all residential areas. Additional issues in the landscape plan: • Several existing trees are proposed to be saved. Although the large elm is to be retained, it is likely to have most of its roots damaged by parking lot construction. Usually, adequate tree protection involves protection of at least the area under a tree's canopy. The planter around the elm's base is 8 feet wide. • While the dumpster /transformer area is screened, the configuration of the wall and lack of lighting next to the staff entry raise safety concerns. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 12 • A street light is located in the middle of the entry walk (near the street intersection). • A "biofiltration swale sign" (presumably for interpretive purposes) is located in an area which is not very visible or accessible. • As the application drawings are not intended for construction, no irrigation is proposed yet. Site lighting: Light standards (total of 5) are proposed along entry drives and in the parking lot. It is not clear if this is adequate to safely light the area. No lighting is proposed to accent the building, walkways, or landscape features. 4. Building Design. Architectural style is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on quality of design and relationship to surroundings. Buildings should be to appropriate scale and be in harmony with permanent neighboring developments. 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. Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings should be screened from view. Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards and all exposed accessories should be harmonious with building design. Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects should be avoided. Variety of detail, form and siting should be used to provide visual interest. Two characteristics of high quality buildings are 1) high quality materials, and 2) attention to details. Quality materials are especially important for a small -scale building like the library, where the relationship with the user is more intimate and details are seen close up. Details also become important when a building, such as the proposed library, has a simple shape with little exterior modulation. Exterior materials: Foster Library's exterior will have a combination of several materials (see Attachment I). Brick veneer and stucco -like Dryvit will predominate. The overall Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 13 colors will be warm, earth tones. Accent features such as columns, doors, and windows will be finished in metal painted a contrasting color. "Medallions" (large tiles stamped with a design) are used as accents on two facades. Detailing The applicant has explored ways to incorporate interesting patterns into the library exterior. For example, downspouts and columns have been added which provide vertical modulation. On the east facade, windows and medallions are arranged in rhythmic patterns. The medallions themselves could become sculpted artwork. In addition, windows have been added wherever possible. This provides modulation in an otherwise box -like structure, and makes the building more inviting from the street. Windows also enhance nighttime appeal of the site and building. The large window which wraps around the SE corner is a distinctive feature of the library. In concept, such features have the potential to give the building variety and warmth. However, the proposal has such variety that each facade is very different than any other. Some features and patterns are repeated nowhere else. For example, the pattern of medallions on the east facade is not repeated elsewhere; some doors have medallions overhead, while others do not. The large windows at the north and SE corner are different from each other, and have a very different style than other windows. The shape of the large window is on the west facade is not found elsewhere. Entry portico: One of the key features of the library is the entry portico (see Attachment C). As previously discussed, the entry steps and plaza help provide a meaningful outdoor space and "sense of arrival." The entry portico is an integral part of this important area. The portico is formed by the cornice, supported by two columns. Its roofline is flush with the building. The columns used in portico do not match each other, nor the column at the SE corner, and are not used in other areas. Cornice: Another distinctive element of the building is its cornice. The cornice has multiple layers, which create visual depth in the facades, and a solid cap for the building. The cornice is unusual in that it does not extend around the entire building. It stops and starts in a different way on each facade. In places, the cornice appears to be "supported" by narrow rain downspouts. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 14 Building lighting: An important community building, used and visible after sundown, can continue to provide architectural appeal through an imaginative lighting design. However, the proposal does not take advantage of this opportunity. 5. Miscellaneous Structures & Street Furniture. 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. Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street furniture should meet the guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. The library proposal includes one bench at the entry, along with a sitting wall. Bike racks, trash receptacles or other street furniture are not indicated. CONCLUSIONS: 1. Relationship of Structure to Site. Proposed landscaping and sidewalks generally provide an appropriate transition to the street, and screening of service areas. The height and scale of the building are appropriate for the site. However, the entry does not have enough visibility or refinement to counteract the building's inward orientation. This could be accomplished with refinements in the entry plaza and portico (see Landscape Criteria and Building Design Criteria). Refinements in windows and details will help the building appear more inviting to the neighborhood (see Building Design Criteria). 2. Relationship of Structure & Site to Adjoining Area. The building generally fits its neighborhood setting. However, additional landscape screening is needed next to residences (see Landscape Criteria). Vehicular & pedestrian circulation is generally logical and safe, although convenient barrier -free access is needed (see Landscape Criteria). In addition, two minor revisions would be appropriate: a) there appears to be no need for both scored concrete and traffic buttons at the driveways; and 2) the curve in the north sidewalk appears odd and unnecessary. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 15 3. Landscape and Site Treatment. The applicant has provided, in general, a quality landscape plan. However, the plan needs additional refinement to clarify design intent, to strengthen underlying concepts, and to resolve unfinished details. The main areas needing refinement are noted below. Public space and entry: The proposal provides the beginnings of a high quality "people place." The entry steps and sitting wall have the potential to provide an amenity for patrons, and create an appealing processional experience from the street to the library. With more emphasis, the entry plaza could become a memorable focal point. To achieve its potential, the entry area needs more detailing and refinements. These are noted below and shown in Attachment F. Detailing: The entry plaza needs to be re- designed with a size and shape which is better related to the portico, steps, and other site features. This could include sharpening the plaza's angle to 90 degrees, or matching the diagonal in the row of poplars, enlarging the plaza, and /or changing the shape of the portico (see Attachment G). Refinements in the entry plaza should include the landscape planters. The grades of the entry planters need refinement to better relate to the entry plaza and portico. In addition, contrasting paving at the entry plaza would help emphasize the area more inviting. Contrasting colors or banding could be used to tie the plaza to the steps or the cap of sitting wall. The sitting wall concept is very appealing; however, it needs to be detailed to function well as a sitting wall. The wall should be an appropriate height (approx. 18 ") and have a wide enough cap for sitting. Proposed walkways are generally safe and attractive. However, the entry plaza /walk should be re- designed to incorporate barrier -free access. As the planting plan is not specific, it is difficult to draw conclusions regarding quality and aesthetic effects. Plans should clarify which plant species will be used where (e.g. whether street trees will be ash, maple or both). Solid perimeter fencing and /or opaque landscape screening are needed to address potential light spillover to residential areas to the north and west. For a community building surrounded by residential uses, fencing should be of decorative material and quality construction (i.e. not chain link). Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 16 Other landscape plan refinements: • To help ensure the survival of the large elm, the surrounding planter should be enlarged. This could result in 1 -2 fewer parking stalls for the project. However, a 32 -33 stall parking area would be consistent with parking provided at similar libraries. • The dumpster /transformer area wall and landscaping should be re- examined for alternatives which increase safety. The area should include adequate lighting. • The street light located in the middle of the entry walk will interfere with pedestrian circulation. It also visually interrupts the nicely- designed street corner. It should be relocated to the nearby landscape planter or other more logical place.. • The "biofiltration swale sign" is an appealing idea, which could get lost in its present location. The sign would be more effective if moved closer to the entrance or edge of parking lot. • Irrigation of all areas, including street planting strips, is necessary to ensure plant survival. Irrigation plans should be submitted for approval with building permits. Site lighting: Lighting does not appear to be adequate for safety. It is also not designed to enhance site features. For example, lighting standards are not of an attractive style and scale for walkways. The plan misses other opportunities; for example, the row of poplars or the sitting wall could be dramatically lighted. 4. Building Design. Foster Library will be an important and highly visible building in the community for years to come. Recognizing this, the applicant has revised the design several times to improve its quality. For example, the new design has an appropriate relationship to Foster High School, and has a residential scale which fits the larger neighborhood context. Exterior materials have a durability and richness suited to a civic structure. The geometrical shapes of windows and other elements have the potential to create a bold and interesting building. The revised design begins to address the need for a quality civic project. However, refinements are needed. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 17 Detailing: The proposed building does not have a level of refinement appropriate for this type of facility, with appropriate scale, detailing, and internal consistency between architectural elements. For example, rain gutter downspouts are too small for important vertical elements, and appear to be "dangling" from the cornice. The downspouts do not appear to use quality materials. Medallions and windows are not well - framed. As a result, their potentially interesting patterns tend to get lost. Lack of internal consistency gives the building an overall appearance of disharmony. For example, the large windows at the north and SE corner do not relate to each other, and have a very different style than other windows. The medallions are not used consistently. The west and south facades appear to be unrelated. To address these issues, the applicant needs to fine -tune the building details. Areas which need special attention are noted below, and shown in Attachment G. • Downspouts should be re- designed as an integral part of the architecture, with a better match to other vertical elements of the building. Possible solutions: enlarge and cover with pilasters /columns; use accent colors; wrap the base of the building around the downspouts. • The transition between medallions, windows and vertical elements should be detailed to better define their edges and patterns. Possible solutions: add frames; add contrasting materials; deep insets to create shadows. • Repetition of patterns or similar elements should be used to provide more internal consistency between architectural elements. Possible solutions: repeat the medallion pattern; use downspouts or columns on other facades; extending the cornice around the entire building. • Refinements in the windows would also make the building more harmonious. Possible solutions: extend the north window to the building base like the SE window; use a unit size and shape similar to that used in other windows. Entry portico: The entry portico is weak. It does not have sufficient visual weight or interest to serve as the focal point for the main entrance. It is not very visible from the north or east. In addition, the lack of refinement in details, such as columns, detracts from the portico. Possible solutions: enlarge the portico to the west for greater visibility and an entrance "gate" effect; refine columns to better match downspouts, each other, and other vertical elements of the building. r- Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 18 Cornice: The cornice helps the top of the building appear finished and anchored. However, the thickness of the cornice and the way it is attached to downspouts makes it appear out of proportion. The cornice also ends abruptly, which gives it the appearance of being "tacked -on" to the building. Possible solutions: reduce the thickness or layers of the cornice; strengthen other elements such as downspouts; wrap the edges back into the building; add columns or other vertical "grounding" element; extend the cornice across the length of the facade. Building lighting: Without an exterior lighting proposal, the building at night may appear drab, or even inhospitable. As this facility will be used and highly visible at night, an attractive lighting scheme should be integrated into the architectural design. For example, lighting could be used to highlight "medallions," columns or the cornice. 5. Miscellaneous Structures & Street Furniture. The project should include provisions for bike racks and trash receptacles. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Foster Library proposal be approved with conditions. Refinements should be subject to final Board approval at a later hearing, or the Board could direct the applicant to submit refinements to staff for administrative approval. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Landscape & Site Treatment: (See Attachments F, G) 1. Traffic buttons at entry drives shall be deleted. 2. The curve and small planting island in the north sidewalk shall be deleted. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 19 3. The entry area shall re- designed to complement the portico and better relate to the building and other site features. The applicant shall consider: a. Changing the shape of entry plaza; b. Enlarging the size of entry plaza; c. Adjusting grades of planters; and d. Using contrasting materials or colors in paving and walls. 4. The sitting wall shall be refined to ensure an appealing and functional seating area, with an appropriate height and a cap wide enough for sitting. 5. The entry plaza/walk shall be re- designed to incorporate convenient barrier -free access, which is architecturally integrated with the entry plaza. 6. The west and north perimeter of the site shall have a solid fence of decorative material and quality construction and /or opaque landscape screening. Chain link or unadorned board fencing is not acceptable. 7. The landscape plan shall be revised to clarify which plant species will be used in which locations and re- submitted for approval. Selected plants shall be biologically and aesthetically appropriate for their chosen location. 8. The applicant shall ensure that the large elm to be retained is adequately protected. a. The applicant shall consider enlarging the planter around the large existing elm by 1 stall on each side. 9. The dumpster /transformer area wall and landscaping shall be designed to provide for both screening and for employee safety, and shall include adequate lighting. 10. The street light located in the middle of the entry walk shall be relocated to so as not to interfere with pedestrians crossing the street or entering the building. 11. The biofiltration swale sign shall be relocated for better visibility by library patrons. r- Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 • Page 20 12. All areas, including street planting strips, shall have automatic irrigation, with irrigation plans submitted with building permit applications. 13. A site lighting plan shall be submitted for approval, which provides safe, attractive, pedestrian -scale lighting for walkways, and which complements landscaping. Plan shall include details of standards and fixtures. Building Design: (see Attachments F, G) 14. The building design shall be revised to provide better detailing and internal consistency between architectural elements. The applicant shall consider: a. Defining window shapes with heavier frames or mullions /muntins: b. Framing medallions; c. Enlarging and covering downspouts to appear as columns pilasters /columns; d. Use of accent colors in downspouts and columns; e. Wrapping the base of the building around the downspouts. f. Changes in the size and shape of the large windows at the north and SE corner, and relationship to other windows; g. Extending the north window to the building base (like the SE window); h. Repetition of medallion pattern on other facades; i. Consistent use of medallions on all facades; and j. Adding downspouts or columns on the north or south facades. 15. The entry portico shall be re- designed to provide sufficient visual weight, architectural interest and detailing appropriate to an important public entrance. The applicant shall consider: a. Enlarging the portico to the west, to the edge of the sidewalk; b. Enlarging the portico to the south, to the edge of the steps and planters; and c. Refining support columns to be more similar to each other, the downspouts, and to other vertical elements of the building. •■■• Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 21 16. The cornice shall be re- designed so that it is well - integrated with each facade, has an appropriate scale for the building, and has a balanced relationship with other architectural elements. The applicant shall consider: a. Extending the cornice around the entire building; b. Reducing the thickness or number of layers in the cornice; c. Strengthening related vertical elements (downspouts or columns); and d. Providing a finished edge where the cornice meets other planes and elements. 17. An architectural lighting plan shall be prepared which complements building architecture and details, with minimal impacts to adjacent residential areas. a. The applicant shall consider using lighting to highlight "medallions," columns or the cornice. Street Furniture and Site Details: 18. Plans shall be revised to include street furniture, such as bike racks, trash receptacles, etc., which is appropriate to a public facility and integrated with the overall architectural concept. Staff Report to Planning Commission/B.A.R. Foster Library, 6/15/94 Page 22 IV. SPECIAL PERMISSION: PUBLIC FACILITY SIGN (TMC 19.32.080) Single Family Zones: Home Occupation, Church, Approved Conditional Use and Public Facility Signs. (C) Public facilities may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs shall be located in the setback area or upon the face of the building. Total area of sign or signs shall not exceed 60 square feet per face; maximum height above ground when in setback area shall not exceed sixteen feet; minimum setback shall be eight feet; and base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area...Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or backlighted letters on an opaque background. All signs in Subsection 19.32.080 (C) must be approved by the Planning Commission. A freestanding monument sign is proposed (see Attachment B). It is 62.5 s.f. in area, and 7.58 feet in height. This exceeds the 60 s.f. allowed by code. The sign will be located in landscaping at the street corner. While it appears classical in its shape and lettering style, there is no indication of materials or colors, or method of illumination. A wall sign is also proposed on the south wall of the entry. It appears to be approximately 9 s.f. in area. It is not clear from the application what materials, colors, or illumination will be used for the wall sign. CONCLUSIONS: The freestanding sign has an appropriate location, but its classical -style design is not consistent with the bold architecture of the revised building. The sign should be re- designed to incorporate elements similar to those found in the building. In the re- design, the sign area will need to be reduced to 60 s.f. to meet code. To evaluate the project's overall plan for signs, more information is needed regarding sign materials, colors and illumination. RECOMMENDATIONS: Proposed signs shall not exceed 60 s.f.; and plans shall be revised to ensure that sign design is consistent with the building's architectural theme, and shall include details on size, materials, colors and illumination. City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director SUPPLEMENT TO STAFF REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION Prepared 8/22/94 MEETING DATE: August 25, 1994 PROJECT: FOSTER LIBRARY APPLICANT: Architects Reed Reinvald, for King County Library Services PROPOSAL Approve the applicant's design revisions that implement Conditions of Approval from the June 23, 1994 public hearing. LOCATION: 4060 S. 144th St. (at 42nd Ave. So.) STAFF: Ann Siegenthaler, Associate Planner ATTACHMENTS: A. Site Plan/Landscape Plan from 6/23/94 B. Site Plan/Landscape Plan REVISED C. Building Elevations from 6/23/94 D. Building Elevations REVISED E. Sketch of Main Entry from 6/23/94 F. Reflected Ceiling Plans G. Staff Recommendations: Building Elevations 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 4313670 • Far (206) 4313665 FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS BACKGROUND: Foster Library Revisions 8/22/94, Page 2 On June 23, 1994 the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) approved the Design Review application for the new 5,250- square foot Foster Library building, parking lot and landscaping at 4060 South 144th Street. The project was approved with 17 conditions related to the site plan/landscaping and the building design. The Board felt that the specific implementation of 8 of these conditions warranted further review by the Board. The applicant was directed to submit revised drawings which would implement 3 conditions related to the entry area, 4 conditions related to the building design, and 1 condition related to bike racks. The revised drawings were to be reviewed by the BAR at the 8/25/94 public meeting The 8 remaining issues for BAR review are discussed below. The BAR - imposed condition is shown in bold, followed by staff's evaluation of how the proposal addresses the BAR condition. FINDINGS: A. Main entry plaza and sitting wall 1. Entry area: "The entry area shall re- designed to complement the portico and better relate to the building and other site features." The applicant has revised the original entry area design and included better detailing (see Attachments A and B). The entry steps have a diagonal orientation which is repeated in the triangular- shaped planters, pavement scoring, handicapped ramp and cut -away ceiling of the entry portico (see Attachment F). 2. Sitting wall: "The sitting wall shall be refined to ensure an appealing and functional seating area, with an appropriate height and a cap wide enough for sitting." The applicant has revised the drawings to show a wide cap on the wall at the entry steps (see Attachment B). The applicant will include additional details of the sitting wall in building permit applications. Foster Library Revisions 8/22/94, Page 3 3. Entry plaza/walk: "The entry plaza/walk shall be re- designed to incorporate convenient barrier -free access, which is architecturally integrated with the entry plaza." A handicapped ramp has been incorporated into the main entry plaza (see Attachment B). The ramp repeats the strong diagonal theme used in the entry steps and the revised triangular- shaped planter. Sharp corners on the ramp were a Board concern. The applicant proposes to address this using a 6" radius on planter corners (see detail on Attachment B). B. Building design 4. Detailing of architectural elements: "The building design shall be revised to provide better detailing and internal consistency between architectural elements." The applicant has refined and further detailed several windows on the building (see Attachments C and D). The three windows on the west facade now match. The north window has a new shape which follows "notches" in the cornice. Its shape also relates to the main entrance window and cornice, which are similarly "notched." A new little window has been added to the north facade, with an L- shaped section of cornice above it. The medallions on the east facade have been framed with contrasting brick patterns. The medallions originally on other facades have been removed. 5. •Entry portico: "The entry portico shall be re- designed to provide sufficient visual weight, architectural interest and detailing appropriate to an important public entrance." The entry portico is one of the most important features of the library. The original concern was that the portico design was not strong or refined enough for such an important element. The entire main entrance has since been re- designed (see Attachments C, D and E). The columns used in the portico now match each other (and those elsewhere). The cornice now has a "notch" in it, which relates to the shape of the window above the main door. Foster Library Revisions 8/22/94, Page 4 6. Cornice: "The cornice shall be re- designed so that it is well - integrated with each facade, has an appropriate scale for the building, and has a balanced relationship with other architectural elements." The cornice is perhaps the most important architectural element in the library design. It provides virtually the only relief on the building facade. The cornice is not a typical cornice in that it does not extend around the entire building, or even the length of one facade. The edge of the cornice ends in one plane, rather than having the three tiers turn back into the building (see detail on Attachment D). The BAR condition was intended to address concerns that this important feature was out of proportion with other elements, was not well - integrated with the facade, and that it appeared to be "tacked on." Along with other architectural elements, the cornice has been revised (see Attachment D). On the north and west elevations, the cornice has been notched, to repeat new window shapes. A separate portion of cornice has been added to the north facade above a new, small window. The cornice previously incorporated downspouts as vertical elements (see Attachment C). The downspouts were revised so that the cornice is no longer attached to any vertical element. 7. Building lighting: "An architectural lighting plan shall be prepared which complements building architecture and details, with minimal impacts to adjacent residential areas." The applicant has proposed lighting on the south facade which will be incorporated into the cornice in a mariner which highlights the medallions. C. Street furniture & site details 8. Bike rack: "Plans shall be revised to include bike racks; plans shall also include other street furniture..." Plans have been revised to include a bike rack at the main entrance. Foster Library Revisions 8/22/94, Page 5 CONCLUSIONS: A. Main entry plaza and sitting wall 1. Entry area: The strong diagonal orientation of the entry steps, ramp, planter and pavement, adds drama and interest to the main entrance. Each element is well - integrated with other entry features. 2. Sitting wall: The revised drawings, together with construction details to be submitted with building permit applications, will ensure that the sitting wall is appropriately detailed. 3. Entry plaza /walk: The handicapped ramp is well- integrated with the overall entry design. Potentially sharp corners on the ramp have been addressed by using a 6" radius on planter corners. The combined revisions noted above provide a main entrance which is visually strong and provides a memorable "procession" to the library from the street. The entrance will function well, and provide an appealing outdoor public space. Staff concludes that the applicant has met these BAR conditions. B. Building design 4. Detailing of architectural elements: Refinements have resulted in windows which are much better detailed, and which better relate to each other, and to other architectural elements. The concept of repeating "notching" in windows and cornice works well. The notches add architectural interest, and help integrate distinct features. However, the notches in the main entrance window do not have the same proportions as those in the cornice or in the north window. To strengthen the relationship intended by "notching," window panel shapes should be revised to be more compatible with existing proportions (see Attachment G). The little window on the north facade appears odd; it has no apparent relationship to anything else on the building. The added piece of cornice over this window exaggerates this incongruity. A window shape r Foster Library Revisions 8/22/94, Page 6 more similar to other windows, or extension of the cornice would help remedy this. The new framing around the medallions on the east facade better defines this element, and strengthens the medallions as a main feature and potential artwork. However, this interesting feature is not repeated elsewhere in the building. The result is that each building facade is more made more distinct from the other, when the facades already appear somewhat unrelated. Some medallions should be used on other facades so that the concept is integrated into the entire building. The concept of notches in the windows and cornice helps integrate the various architectural elements with each other and with the facade. Downspouts, columns, and medallions have been appropriately refined. With some minor revisions to the window shapes, and by repeating the medallions, as noted in RECOMMENDATIONS below, the proposal would meet the above BAR condition. 5. Entry portico: As noted above, the entire main entrance has been re- designed. The entry portico has not undergone major change, but has been refined and better integrated with other elements. Together, these revisions provide visual weight, architectural interest and detailing appropriate for the main entrance. 6. Cornice: The notches in the cornice (and windows shapes) on the north and west elevations help integrate the cornice with other architectural elements. However, staff is still concerned that the cornice may appear "tacked on" to the facade. When the downspouts were redesigned to reduce their prominence, the cornice lost a vertical component which tended to "anchor" it. The cornice has no horizontal anchoring either, as segments of the cornice are not connected to each other. The combined effect is the appearance of a box- like awning over the windows. To some degree the cornice still appears to be "tacked on." This is especially true of the north facade, where the small window is topped by a separate portion of cornice. The revised cornice design does not seem to be the best solution to the BAR condition. Staff concludes that some refinements are still needed to 1.A0 1....I .oJ►!C 100,C0,11001 1.001C0.000 V 1N3WHJV11V VI NW 100.• mo.T• _ __ A..1 WM. 42nd AVENUE SOUTH SOUTH 144th STREET•• DE3IQ DFVFLOOPf1EMT PLAHTIHG PLAN PLANT SC}IFDIJLE I..UI 01ma]A r.u�laru.'++anwllrrl.oua0.w1 ruzetatarscla �NCIw..N1W 00WC w.101,.6.1N1. IC) ...6 V IIlC.01.00 04w./ 0161. 0016 0..001 ,..0WNI 010000,.0 0..010 1, M. 41.0wI K.00 000100 40000.• 00.61,00/ 1.0.0.4,10.1. .0..w 0..l 04 000. _ _ 10000001. 000 .. .05011001011 1001 YCUl. 110C1. I11w 1000 Ywon.wlMM.0000.Sl..W4 0000.0 00.00 11...Y1 Dwu. C0•.160 .60 10.1111 ItOU 100.1..10. 1w41 IOMIM: C000.14 0010000:10013030.00 rtl lull, 6. Ma. we LO. VP I gI,.40 O Krt.& N0000610.00 IN... 000.00 11.0141100. .4104. 0.01w nl. ..000.10001, 1 4114004 1Y 0000000 CO114N II.4 4.00 CO.h IU./RI11 .1.1w1, 4w • MEOW l0103.00 0110 0 1010 00. 1.016 nwm. uC0:00101ua t•n.a MSSI Ii..v7 IC 1001 C U 1011 11141' W or a: r +•• IED 11314T STMOAFD 1' 5.100a01F000,1070. ;Foster' Library 1.100 I. (10.0 MCKAANT SIN • z U Km .40 O1 4 LL h..... 1l M. 147_7x4 4 r Y4. 4 00 ILLUN • ler•-•1 111 • 0.1.+••••• FQSYEA_ LIBRARY-- �' LIBR.*.RY S STYSYS EM O ..._ DESIaN. __ zDEvgLopmg NT PLA IMQ PLAN 1111._.. o . L= r Foster Library Revisions 8/22/94, Page 7 provide better architectural integration and refinement in the cornice. These refinements are outlined in RECOM ENDATIONS below. 7. Building lighting: The proposed medallion lighting will complement the library's architectural theme, and meet will the BAR condition for an architectural lighting scheme. C. Street furniture & site details 8. Bike rack: As revised plans show a bike rack, the applicant has met this condition of approval. RECOMMENDATIONS: Architectural details such as windows and medallions would benefit from further refinement, as follows (see Attachment G): a. Revise the shape of main entry window to better match proportions of north window. b. Add medallion(s) to other facade(s). Better integration of the cornice would be achieved with the following revisions (see Attachment G): c. Connect the new piece of cornice on the north elevation with the existing cornice. d. Wrap the cornice around a corner, as was done at the entry portico and southeast corner window. e. Extend the cornice further along the north elevation for better integration of the cornice and consistent proportions. f. 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Capacity Spaces 1 Space Bellevue 1967 18,500 100 93 199 Federal Way 320th 1969 10,800 64 73 148 Burien 1970 15,000 99 69 217 Kingsgate 1972 10,235 49 48 213 Kent 1973 15,000 99 19 789 Redmond 1975 13,888 100 47 295 Shoreline 1975 15,000 100 68 221 Fairwood 1986 15,000 80 83 181 Des Moines 1987 10,000 49 53 189 Federal Way Regional 1991 25,432 175 145 Kent Regional 1991 22,500 105 214 Woodinville 1993 15,000 113 133 Covington 1993 15,000 139 108 Burien 1993 20,448 , 91 225 Shoreline 1993 20,954 95 221 Total 10,000 sq.ft. + 242,757 1,271 191 Bothell 1968 8,300 99 46 180 Mercer Island 1968 8,700 75 36 242 Newport Way 1970 8,200 50 43 191 Skyway 1970 5,100 50 24 213 Boullevard Park 1971 6,536 49 29 225 Valley View 1982 6,400 49 35 183 Issaquah 1982 8,000 26 26 308 White Center 1976 6,370 24 24 265 Vashon 1984 6,196 33 33 188 Algona /Pacific 1994 5,250 68 21 250 Richmond Beach ? 5,250 86 21 250 Total 10,000 - 74,302 338 220 1 Grand Totals 317,059 1,609 197 Page 1 iv':: s �.d, D 4 1994 COiviiviUNiTY ATTACHMENT E DEVELOP MENT A 1N3WH3Vl1Y Rao s PROVI DE spay FENca /C) FRtrEcr 5LM ICY® UMP5 cD TRIG BUrTa'15 $ 0 eiaaua r K1. 1am1.4 .M Wool 0 uMlw' 01.10.0.111 I. ...1..40nG.••. w. moue. n.rvl.D W f1fM1.0.1mnl Q �T a*I 1W..1,4.,,u1yw. 1.111 .110...1001..1. ...14,.1...+, n 0.1w M.w UL Per .1 .01• 1 .wX.W M1K ;,411. a11. 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DE,SHiH OEYELOPYEH7 PLAHTIHO PLAN � �I \ PEMa•rr - I Ud{T SullWID L. 1,.la..11p.0•0.l.rr i.;...>! ■aU.ofr SO4 g iza ISE W IN POWS Mann “11.1 07,4 ■LAUC /1. lrg cs-rik)L, 4 MEt?ALL1ONS 11 oN 6...(110 I.VIAN/f ha, 00.41111••Pl•-•.., --- PK/ NI 00 •0•.■ •O Sf 1, OH ELEVATION OP EXTEND CON C) SOUTH ELEVATION kw: vt•r-cf J 1N3WHOV11V II • LUJ ••••••tly ••U• •"•••■••: tn. • $,•••••• CO.C•01 P.M, 01 Cfs'.4 r I Wan ',CC” LW Mg — FIN 194 CO KIM (CB --7E6 REVIEW CORN ICC. DE Pai- VEKTICM, EMENTS COVER POWN SPOU 0 EAST ELEVATION COLUMN w-rAl LI IN 6 XTF-P FMTICO Ir 040 .••••• 1111111 D.C.IN PV•10,4 .C.t. V.a0 v• MA 11C,C. LSI VW wrImIlz• :11111•111.11. ID • P.m 4arypir CO•C•RTE ADP COLUMN •■••4I ••)1.•—•• 0 WEST ELEVATION sie•r-d W I NPOWS along 0.1 City of Tukwila John W Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director City of Tukwila PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Tukwila Planning Commission and Board of Architectural Review will be holding a work session at 7:00 p.m. and public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on June 23, 1994 located at 6200 Southcenter Blvd. to discuss the following: I. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION 7:00 p.m. CASE NUMBER: L94 -0035 APPLICANT: City of Tukwila REQUEST: Amend TMC Chapter 18.46: Planned Residential Development (PRD). LOCATION: City-Wide II. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 p.m. CASE NUMBER: L94 -0035 APPLICANT: City of Tukwila REQUEST: Amend TMC Chapter 18.46: Planned Residential Development (PRD). LOCATION: City-Wide III. PLANNING COMMISSION and BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 p.m. CASE NUMBER: L94 -0037: Foster Library Approval of Parking Provided L93 -0089: Foster Library Conditional Use Permit L93 -0088: Foster Library Design Review APPLICANT: Architects Reed Reinvald REQUEST: To construct a 5,250 sq. ft. neighborhood library, including a 34 -stall parking lot, landscaping, biofiltration swale, 6' wide curbside sidewalk and street trees. LOCATION: 4060 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. CASE NUMBER: L94 -0036: "Best" Sign APPLICANT: Howard Turner REQUEST: Planning Commission approval of an increased wall sign area from 150 sq. ft. to 225 sq. ft. per TMC 19.32.140., and Board of Architectural Review approval of project signs per its conditions for file L93 -0091. LOCATION: 400 Strander Boulevard, Tukwila. 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: Distribution: Seattle Times June 10 & 17, 1994 Mayor, City Clerk, Property Owners /Applicants, Adjacent Property Owners, File. MN) Snuthrvntar Rnuievarrf Suite #100 • Tukwila. Washington 98188 • 1206) 431-3670 • Fax 1206) 4.313665 1 4,2 Ave. LE-5 .9,,J(---7; , • C r ) 2- LI, 0 / Are,vi /S6/,? 140,4 9•4r/ •//7/C:_) 0 .eic2.h.c. t/f. s, P ” Un 7Leperem /3q2%/7 5 _i9oeSQ flit-40/14 ggnog/ 1-ics 4 CArme.72-4 - ev-4134 Dqoc- ./er 6`f 6'r (,,. . ,::::. „ • ‘ 14..; --Y?"-3---e., -"" /-;,--7, „./ -2,7-:-- /.,,,•....) a n-\tf.'e CY 6i2..1, I Si-PNLE v Bikz\NA) / 3 8- 3r -zit- 1. 6 / 3 ;-/-44 /3 3'Z 3 7 _ (-192e) S),)-T- /1/7 b4kiv4 - t_o '492 - AL41:' J./ /Wt .5 41 to S /1 1/ 4 ? 70P 1 9ei&F TQl<v4;iti\-- 151994 NEW FOSTER LIBRARY PUBLIC HEARING Planning Commission/Board of Architectural Review Thursday, June 23, 1994, 8:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers. ';;•,'•••••-•‘'. • .;7✓ .. . r PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF TUKWILA APPLICATION FOR LAND USE ACTION PROJECT: Foster Library: Special Permission Park- ing ( #L94- 0037); Conditional Use Permit ( #L93- 0089); Design Re view ( #L 93 -0088) REQUEST: To construct a 5,250 -sq. ft. neighbor- hood library, including a 34 -stall parking lot, landscaping, biofiltration Swale, 6 -ft. wide curbside sidewalk, and street trees. LOCATION: 4060 - 42nd Avenue S. (NW corner of S. 144th Street and 42nd Avenue S.) APPLICANT: Architect Reed Reinvald, for King County Library Services THIS REQUESTED LAND USE ACTION WILL BE DISCUSSED AT A TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION/ BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TIME: Thursday, June 23, 1994 8:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Council Chambers Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 For further information, please contact the Department of Community Development at (206) 431 -3670 c — :w �� .7.14.7. 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TAKEN FROA PRELIu1NARY PLAN AND PROFILE PREPARED FOR CITY OF 036041LA BY PC4TEET ENGINEERING DATED NOV. 12. 1993 PRELIMINARY DETENTION CALCULATIONS C0(57(56 CONDITIONS PERVIOUS AREA • IMPERVIOUS AREA • TOTAL 0.98 AC 017 AC 1.15 IC PEAK FLOW 2 YR) • 0.24 717 PEAK FLOW 10 YR) • 0.47 777 PEAK FLOW 25 YR) • 060 de DC*C10PED CONDITIONS PERVIOUS AREA • 064 AC IMPERVIOUS AREA • 0.54 AC TOTAL • 1.15 AC 09•66 C81•99 CN•66 C18.98 DETENTION 501.09E (2514) 9(8(949 •305 FS • 1,042 CU. FT. USE 165 Lr Or 36' 6 CIO SSW, 79567 4 4 9'I, 17. . 71667 9 (9O" x rr• am Ina 584 tr cur 7n 61 [tl AN :919 N r 17. 5•2 71966 ■ 7• w,•ne 69 St5Noalir Pni7• Foster Library Kier Caney tawdry Syrtn.. 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