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City of Tukwila
Planning Commission
Board of Architectural Review(BAR) Meeting Minutes
December 11, 2014
6:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Commissioners, Thomas McLeod, Brooke Alford, Sharon Mann, Miguel Maestas, and
Nhan Nguyen
Chair, Louise Strander; Vice Chair, Mike Hansen
Nora Gierloff, Deputy Director; Laura Benjamin, Assistant Planning; and Wynetta
Bivens, Planning Commission Secretary
Commissioner Alford made a motion to adopt the August 28, 2014 minutes.
Commissioner Nguyen seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Chair Pro -Tem McLeod called the public hearing to order and swore in those wishing to testify.
At 6:30 PM Chair Pro -Tem McLeod opened the public hearing.
CASE NUMBER: L14 -0045
APPLICANT: Gil Hulsmann, Abbey Road Group Land Development Services Company
LLC
REQUEST: Subdivide nine parcels into eight unit lots for development of eight townhomes,
grouped as one -five unit building, and one -three unit building. The proposal also
includes the associated private access road, utilities, landscaping, and recreation
area. The project site is comprised of nine tax parcels that total approximately 1.1
acres in size (49,127 square feet).
LOCATION: 51s` Avenue S between S Hazel Street and S Fountain Street, Parcel 96874201065,
-1050,-1045,-1040,-1143,-1144,-1145,-1150,-1160
Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy Director, introduced Laura Benjamin, Assistant
Planner.
Laura Benjamin, Assistant Planning, Department of Community Development asked the Commissioners
the appearance of fairness questions. There were no disclosures from the Commissioners.
Laura Benjamin gave an overview of the project utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. Following are key
points she mentioned:
• During the landscaping review process, the Police Department recommended that the plantings
on the west portion of the recreation area are a maximum of 4 feet high
• The Police Department recommended having motion sensor lighting in the recreation area
• Staff suggested having language in the Codes, Covenants, and Restrictions to require residents to
keep garbage containers in their personal garages
• Comments were submitted regarding attachment E
Staff recommends approval of the project with the following three conditions:
I Solar powered LED bollards along the vehicular access road be set on a motion sensor to alert
residents of activity in the recreation area
2 Select shorter plantings for the east edge of the 1200 square foot recreation area to allow for
surveillance of the area from the units
3 Codes Covenants and Restrictions CCRs for the townhomes shall include language to
require trash and recycling containers for each unit to be stored in each unit's garage
Following the presentation staff addressed several clarifying questions for the commission.
Gil Hulsmann, Land Developer Consultant, presented for the applicant. Mr. Hulsmann thanked staff for
their work on the project and for ensuring that the site meets the codes. He also discussed the uniqueness
of the property, and what he called a very active home owners and codes, covenants and restrictions. He
said that the applicant agrees with all of staff's recommendations and conditions. He answered several
questions for the Commissioners, and made suggestions on ways to alleviate any concerns raised by the
Commission.
Mark Peterson, Architect, for the applicant, also addressed questions.
Commissioner Alford suggested using light maples trees for the smaller trees on the property. She also
said there should be a bit more engagement opportunity for the recreational area.
Public Testimony:
Kevin Flemming, homeowner, who lives across the street from the development expressed a lot of
concerns regarding impacts to him from the project. Commissioner McLeod explained that their role for
that particular meeting was Board of Architectural Review (BAR). He said, they were there to discuss the
development project, and were not able to make any decisions on many of the issues being raised.
Deliberation:
Commissioners McLeod and Nguyen asked the applicant to take Mr. Flemming's concerns into
consideration. Commissioner Maestas thanked Mr. Flemming for his comments. The Commission asked
staff if they could come up with a solution regarding Mr.Flemming's comments expressing the need for,
"a sidewalk on the hill".
There was no further testimony.
The public hearing was closed.
The BAR deliberated.
MOTION:
Commissioner Alford made a motion to approve L14 -0045 based on the findings, conclusions,
recommendations and the three conditions recommended by staff. Commissioner Mann seconded the
motion. All were in favor.
The public hearing ended at 8:58 PM.
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Work Session Minutes — 12/11/14
Following the public hearing there was a brief work session on The Comp Plan Introduction and Vision.
Staff asked the Commission if they had feedback or concerns on the strikethrough underline suggested
edits provided.
Suggested edits from the Commission:
• In the Vision section, change the second sentence and the first sentence around, under Prides and
Place. And following the word appreciate add the word, "participate" in that same sentence
• In the Introduction section, page 3, second sentence under, plan objectives, staff needs to work on
the verbiage
• At the top of page 5 following the language, water entering Puget Sound add, "Duwamish River"
Director's Report
• Reminder joint CC and PC 1/8/15 and 2/26/15 at TCC
• There is a training budget for the PC to attend the National Planning Conference in Seattle,
April 18 -22
• Staff asked the Commission for comments of any concerns with the Washington Place project
• Commissioner Alford brought up time limits and public testimony structure, Commissioner
McLeod asked if the timer could be used during testimony
Adjourned at 8:25
Director's Report:
Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens
Planning Commission Secretary
Adopted: 4/23/15
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