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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2017-06-22 Minutes - Board of Architectural Review - Foster High School Expansion and Birth to Kindergarten City of Tukwila Planning Commission BOARD OF ARCHITECTUAL REVIEW(BAR) MINUTES Date: June 22, 2017 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Council Chambers Present: Chair, Miguel Maestas; Commissioners, Mike Hansen, Sharon Mann, Dennis Martinez, and Brooke Alford Absent: Vice Chair, Nhan Nguyen and Commissioner Louise Strander Staff: Nora Gierloff, Deputy Director; Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor; Lindsay Brown, Assistant Planner and Wynetta Bivens, Planning Commission Secretary Chair, Maestas called the public hearing to order at 6:30 PM. AdoptionCommissioner Hansen made a motion to adopt the April 27, 2017 ofMinutes: minutes. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed with three votes, Commissioner Maestas and Mann abstained from voting, since they were not in attendance. Chair Maestas swore in those wishing to provide testimony and opened the public hearing. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NUMBER: L17-0013, L17-0015, and L17-0014 APPLICANT: Lisa Klein, AHBL for Tukwila School District REQUEST: Conditional use permit and design review to expand Foster High School by approximately 57,000 ft² and construct a new school for infants through kindergarten children (B2K) of approximately 53,000 ft² north of Showalter Middle School. Foster High plans include the redevelopment and relocation of sports fields and the elimination of portable classrooms. A Variance is requested to: exceed the 30-ft. height limit in the LDR zone by 2 feet for portions of Foster High and by 5 feet for portions of B2K; to reduce the parking requirement for Foster High from 440 spaces to 174. LOCATION: 4242 S. 144th St and 4610 S. 142nd St.; APNs 1523049108 and 1523049164 Minnie Dhaliwal , Planning Supervisor, Department of Community Development, asked each of the Commissioners the appearance of fairness questions. Commissioner Mann disclosed, she had ex-parte communication on this case. She attended the public meeting regarding the school bond, and she received four telephone calls from citizens who gave her information. She said she suggested to the citizens that they attend the public hearing. Also, Commissioner Martinez disclosed that he attended the City Council meeting, and that he testified regarding residents’ concerns about parking. There were no objections to Commissioner Mann and Martinez hearing the case and acting as decision makers. Page 2 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 I. STAFF PRESENTATION Lindsay Brown , Assistant Planner, Department of Community Development, gave the presentation for staff utilizing a PowerPoint to give an overview of the proposed project for both Foster High School and the infants through kindergarten children (B2K) site. The proposal included review of the Conditional Use Permit, Variance application, and the Design Review application for landuse approval. The Conditional Use Permits and Variances are landuse approval processes and normally heard by the Hearing Examiner. However, there is a section in the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) that allows the applicant to request that all landuse permit processes be combined under one hearing of the highest body. Site characteristics and the proposal were described. Staff also gave an overview of the review criteria, highlighting concerns and recommended conditions of approval. Staff’s recommended conditions are listed in the staff report dated 6/22/17. Staff noted that John Owen, Consultant, Makers Design, did peer review for architectural design and helped with some recommendations to ensure the building designs for the schools are as compatible as possible. Staff said they did not receive sample materials for the netting, fencing, and benches proposed for the Foster site, so they recommended administrative review of those miscellaneous materials at the time of the building permit. The applicant applied for a sign variance to keep their electronic sign located in front of Foster. Also, since the application for sign variance was received later, the Hearing Examiner will hear it, later. Staff noted that they met with the school district prior to the hearing and agreed on some revisions to the recommended conditions listed in the staff report. Staff said that the applicant will walk through the changes they are requesting. Additionally, staff stated the Commission were provided an electronic and paper copy of a public comment received by email, dated June 15, 2017. II. APPLICANT’S PRESENTATION 1) Variance: Jeff Fenney , Project Manager, for the applicant, introduced their team. Mr. Fenney provided some background on the parking data, and said the reduction was a lot smaller than projected. He said, staff recommended they remove additional parking spaces to eliminate the netting, and that has been done. He said of the two peaks that have happened in the past to cause parking problems, the big one is gone (graduation will not be at Foster in the future) and they have enough parking to accommodate the other annual event. Mr. Fenney said they met with City staff today regarding the variance. They are requesting the 350-limit for special event permit be increased to 800, and they will make sure any vendors using the site are aware of the requirements. Edward Koltonayla, Consultant, Gibson Traffic, for the applicant, provided an overview on their proposed parking, and the estimated number of occupied parking spaces. He said the applicant is opposed to obtaining a special permit from the City for special events. Page 3 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 Patrick Mulany, Landuse Attorney, Foster Pepper, for the applicant, asked Mr. Koltonayla to comment on the ability for on-site parking to allow 800 attendees without impacting off-site parking. Edward Koltonayla , Consultant, Gibson Traffic, for the applicant said, the parking management plan will allow for comfortably accommodating 800 expected attendees on-site. Pat Larson , Principal, Foster High School, said that 350 is half of the seating capacity in the Performing Arts Center. She said 800 capacity was a good round number they do not exceed. Kevin Flanagan , for the applicant, gave an overview of the site plan for B2K. 2) Conditional Use Permit Lisa Klein , the applicant, walked through the staff recommended conditions that they were opposed to, and provided some proposed language:  Condition #3 – (B2K) add the language that the south parking spaces are marked “for staff and faculty only”  Condition #4 – (B2K) the applicant requested revising the language to read, “to ensure adequate emergency vehicle access at all times at B2K the area between the western edge of the turnaround and the church property and the on-site crosswalks located on the school campus should be striped and signed as “No Parking” using standard signing and striping for Fire Lanes. As part of the Traffic Management Plan a site circulation plan will be prepared and shall include provisions for informing parents where to park, where not to park and how to circulate around the site during pick-up/drop-off times. “ 3) Design Review: Lee Fenton , BLRB Architects, for the applicantwalked through and gave an overview of the proposed addition.  Condition #3d – (Foster) the applicant said they prefer not to extend the frieze pattern on the existing southern façade to the auxiliary gym building above the southern elevation; he said if the commission wants to keep the frieze pattern that hopefully they can work together to modify staff’s recommendation in some subtle way to achieve that goal.  Condition #5 – (Foster) request, staff and the applicant come up with other options to replace the blue color concrete panel and it is approved administratively. Lisa Klein , the applicant addressed:  Condition #4, (Foster) related to landscaping, revision requested, if trees are required, then lower height trees be approved. Kevin Flanagan , for the applicant gave an overview of the B2K project. Lisa Klein , the applicant addressed the following on the B2K, Design Review:  Condition #4, the applicant is opposed to providing seating due to operational type issues and would like this condition modified. Page 4 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 Ms. Klein said they came up with an alternative option on the service area at the meeting with staff prior to the hearing. They would like to work this out with staff, and for it to be approved administratively. Ms. Klein said she had copies of the presentation that she wanted entered into the record. III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY Roger Lorenzen , resident, said he is concerned with the drainage and the run off and where all the water will go. He said, during construction on the school football field, it resulted in major flooding of his home in the past and it took a few months to resolve. He also expressed concern with parking. He said the hilly area is the site of a red tail hawks nest and hopes that the ivy will be cut off the trees. Mr. Lorenzen also said he was curious why the design of the B2K access is only on the goat trail access and not circulating through the junior high, he said it seems like an unnecessary amount of congestion. Ron Lamb , resident, lives two blocks north of the site, is in favor of both projects. He said, he wants to emphasize the importance of the value of education in the community, and hopes the projects will be approved. Jonathan Joseph , resident, lives across the street from Showalter Middle School, expressed his concerns. He provided extensive comments regarding the traffic issues, the parking, and his belief that the crosswalks are unsafe. He said every time Showalter or Foster has an event, as well as during drop-off times at 8:00 am and pick-up times at 2:30 pm, he and his neighbors are affected by the parking. Mr. Joseph said during the recent graduation at Foster there were traffic issues and parking along sidewalks that were supposed to be for th pedestrians to walk. He said it made it extremely difficult for cars to pass up and down 46 Ave. South, and thth dangerous for pedestrians to walk. He also, shared a personal incident regarding being hit at 144 and 146 Ave South, several years ago. He said that the Variance approved in 1989 should be researched to determine the actual stipulations, such as parking. He also listed several sources of future development and activity that will cause the neighborhood to have more residents and vehicles to use these avenues of travel. He concluded by saying it’s extremely important to really look at the plan and determine how it will be used in the next 15 to 20 years, and how will it affect the residences. There was no further testimony. Commissioner Mann said she had much of the same concerns as Mr. Joseph. She said International Boulevard is zoned mixed use, and there will be a lot of development within a one-mile radius of the school, which will increase pedestrian traffic. She said there is also an increase in traffic due to the Light nd Rail, and they need to take a closer look at growth. She said 142 is within a short distance of the intersection of 144th with two drives at Foster High School; with buses coming and going and the other activity; there is a more immediate need to keep the traffic flowing in the area. She said she is very concerned about the parking and increased traffic. She said there is no projection of any increase in students, yet with the development around the area she thinks that it’s poor judgement. She said there is no thought for future expansion. And she thinks there should be consideration to the parking and the whole transportation movement in the area. Lindsay Brown , Assistant Planner, Department of Community Development walked through the modifications to the conditions that the staff and the applicant came to an agreement on in a meeting prior to the public hearing. Page 5 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 IV. DISCUSSION ABOUT REVISED CONDITIONS 1) Variance The applicant proposed the following modifications to the conditions associated with Foster Parking Condition #1 - (1) parking for ‘event attendance be increased to 800 attendees’. (2) the plan does not require district staffing for parking enforcement. Condition #2 - (1) ‘For events with anticipated attendance of more than 800 people, a Temporary and Special Event Permit is required…..’ (2) ‘The measures will not require District staffing for parking enforcement but may require outside groups to hire security personnel. Outside groups renting Foster High facilities shall implement this plan as a condition of the rental agreement…….’ Staff clarified that the parking management plan would be a one-time approved plan. Staff did not agree with the applicant’s proposed revisions. Staff addressed questions on the parking issue for the Commission. Commissioner Hansen suggested having the ability to adjust the number of parking stalls after obtaining more history on the parking reduction may be something to contemplate. 2) Conditional Use Permit Applicant proposed revisions to the conditions associated with B2K Conditional Use Permit, and staff agreed with the proposed revisions. Condition #4 – Revised language noted later in the minutes under motions. Don Tomaso , Fire Marshall, said the concern with the B2K is with the queuing at Showalter. He explained the intent of this provision. He said they only have the two southern access points, and during peak hour, any queue that spills out to the easement and traffic is exiting the road, it is not wide enough for the emergency vehicles. He said he wants to make sure if a fire truck or aid car is coming that they can stop the traffic and get the truck into the by-pass lane and get the apparatus into the site. Mr. Tomaso also answered questions for the Commission. Commissioner Alford asked Mr. Tomaso what the status was on the proposed language by the applicant on striping. She also asked what his recommendation was for preventing the blockage at the west entrance. Mr. Tomaso explained that is the purpose of staff’s recommendations, to address this issue. rd Mr. Tomaso deferred a question raised by Commissioner Mann, regarding parking on 43 Ave S, to the Public Works Director. Commissioner Hansen asked Mr. Tomaso if he would agree to the applicant’s proposed language. Mr. Tomaso said the Fire Department is going to require that the entire easement become a Fire Lane once B2K is built, so it will be striped whether the applicant proposed the language or not. He said the Fire Department would still like to have the ability to control the cars coming out of the site, and they have not seen the student drop-off management plan. He said they need to make sure they engage so they can be prepared when an emergency vehicle is coming, so they can stop the traffic for them to come down the lane and get into the site in a timely manner. nd Bob Giberson , Public Works Director, responded to Commissioner Mann’s question, if 142 becomes a rd parking issue, how are the residents on 43 going to be protected. Mr. Giberson said at this time they do Page 6 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 not know exactly how it’s going to operate, which is the key to the traffic management plan recommendation on page 25 of the packet. Until they know how it works and the details of the plan are rd worked out with the school district it’s hard to say if 43 and other streets require additional “No Parking” sign enforcement. In response to additional questions from Commissioner Mann, Mr. Giberson said for this type of facility a 10-car drop-off would probably be adequate, if the school district enforces the rules. Chris Partman , Police Department, said the Tukwila Police Department would like to encourage a traffic management plan that is staffed by school district staff. She said currently the Police Department spends a huge amount of Police Officer time that is not available to the rest of the City, monitoring traffic around the current elementary school. She said this is an opportunity to do it right and it seems it should be incumbent on the school district to manage their own traffic flow. Commissioner Martinez asked Ms. Partman if she would like the recommendation to stay. Ms. Partman responded, yes. She also said maybe it could be assessed after school has been operational for a while and perhaps it could be dropped, but it’s better to have it in place rather than a child be injured or have a medical emergency and not be treated quickly enough because of a traffic control issue. Commissioner Mann commented that the pedestrian route crosses traffic twice, and the school district should manage traffic or have a traffic light. Also, she said the sidewalk is misplaced, and it should be on the south side of the street. Bob Giberson , Public Works, Director, addressed Commissioner Mann’s comments. He said it is a very peculiar topography, and the sidewalk on the south side didn’t make sense lining up with the jog in the right-away. He said on the south side there is a retaining wall and grade difference where you can’t just tack a sidewalk up against the retaining wall. He said it was the compromising solution, otherwise they would have to rebuild portions of the site for Foster High and that was not feasible. Minnie Dhaliwal , Planning Supervisor, clarified that at one stage there wasn’t room to fit the tennis courts, given the right of way width and the applicant didn’t want to lose more land on the south side to fit in the landscaping and the tennis courts on the school property. Jeff, Fenney , for the applicant, said the current southern boundary of the City’s right-away and the Foster High School property line and the edge of pavement are the same line, so there is no room on the south side to put a sidewalk. The first 10 feet of the property is dedicated to landscaping. If a sidewalk were put in it would force everything on the Foster property further south, and a bigger reduction in parking. Commissioner Mann said she would give up landscaping for the safety of the children. She said a safe route to school is supposed to be a priority and it’s not happening here. She said her vote is to forgo the landscaping and make it a safe route to school. Commissioner Alford asked if there would be crossing monitors implemented as part of the traffic management plan. Lindsay Brown , Assistant Planner, read language from the draft traffic management plan, Minnie Dhaliwal , Planning Supervisor, also provided additional explanation regarding the sidewalk versus landscaping. She said the tennis courts and the tall fences for the tennis courts would be across the street Page 7 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 from residential homes, so the current design helps screen the 30 feet tall fence. The other issue discussed was that the homes across the street would lose their yards and whether it was better to have a sidewalk versus additional pavement in front of the homes. Staff encouraged the applicant to discuss it with the homeowners. The applicant confirmed that they met with the homeowners. Don Tomaso , Fire Marshall, provided background on the Special Event Permit and why it’s required by the City. He said it’s a special requirement for public safety that is something new in the 2015 Fire Code, which gives the City advance warning regarding what’s going on in the City. The permit is free, and encompasses any permits from any department required in the City. The application needs to be completed 14 days prior to an event. 3) Design Review Conditions Foster High Staff agreed with amended conditions 3A, 3B, 3C and 4, but not 3D which staff recommended deferring to the building permit stage. Revised language noted later in the minutes under motions B2K Staff agreed with amended conditions 3 and 4, but recommended deferring approval of the service area (condition 6) to the building permit stage.Revised language noted later in the minutes under motions Commissioner Alford inquired on the service area, she made the following comment on Condition #6: the entrance view that is being discussed here has to do with coming in just at the entry before you turn right, but she would add that the kids getting off the bus and their view of the service area is also a point of entry to be concerned about as well. Staff verified all three sides were included. V. REBUTTAL Jeff Fenney, for the applicant, provided clarification concerning the comment that 10 cars can be in the queue for drop-off, he said 16 cars can be in the queue plus the parking spaces. Mr. Edward Koltonayla also commented on this issue. He said they did an extensive amount of queuing analysis, which the City’s traffic engineer has reviewed. He said he wanted to emphasize that the traffic management plan is what is going to make this so different, and the City has the final decision. He said everyone is in complete agreement with making the plan work for the safety of the kids. He also responded to Commissioner Mann’s comments regarding pedestrians crossing traffic twice, and safety for the kids. He said the kids are never left alone, there are always teachers with them, and that is going to be the place where they are most mindful. At Commissioner Mann’s request, he agreed there could be language included in the traffic management plan, addressing this issue. He said it will be a school staff requirement to make sure the kids are safe at all times. Mr. Fenney, responded to Commissioner Mann’s comments. He said the projection of Foster High will probably be reduced because of the Charter School development. He also said the current addition will only allow a maximum growth of 1,100 students. Commissioner Alford raised the concern expressed noted in the public comments regarding idling cars. She said the B2K school is going to introduce car emissions idling in the morning and afternoon as well as Page 8 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 the idling already happening at the high school. And there is already bad air pollution that put the children at risk. She said she would like to understand how idling can be controlled. Edward Koltonayla, Consultant, Gibson Traffic, for the applicant, addressed Commissioner Alford’s concerns, he said the issue would be addressed in the traffic management plan. He said it means getting the cars through as efficiently and quickly as possible. Jeff Fenney, for the applicant, said the district is replacing their school buses with new energy efficient buses and the buses do not idle when they are picking up kids. He said they are going to do everything they can to minimize adding pollution. Pat Larson , Principal, Foster High, said they do not have idling cars at Foster. Commissioner Mann , inquired on whether B2K is offered to kids outside the district and whether it will bring additional traffic congestion, which is a concern. Jeff Fenney , for the applicant, responded yes, he said it is the school of choice. Commissioner Mann asked the traffic engineer if that had been anticipated. Mr. Koltonayla said that the traffic analysis does not distinguish whether they are in district or out of district students. He said they generate traffic trips based on the number of students, and gave detailed explanation of analysis. Commissioner Maestas inquired on the programs being offered at B2K and how many kids at B2K would be driven to school versus bused. Heather Newman, Director of Early and Elementary Education, for the applicant addressedCommissioner Maestas’s question. She said there will be an ECAP, head start, and early childhood special education programs. Lindsay Brown , Assistant Planner, Community Development, also addressed Commissioner Maestas’s questions. She said Public Works provided an extensive review regarding traffic, and staff addressed this issue in the condition of approval. Patrick Mullany , Attorney, Foster Pepper, for the applicant addressed the parking variance issue. He said the district agree to incorporate the flexibility to address the 350 versus 800 number of parking stalls in the traffic management plan. He said moving forward as the site plans are reviewed the number could be adjusted, but they do not want to be locked into something that is artificially low. He requested the condition be modified to allow the number of parking attendees to be reviewed through the Transportation Management Plan. As well as incorporate details to help make sure that the campus does function campus-wide for the parking circulation. Commissioner Maestas said there really needs to be an effort to get people to use the parking on the bigger school district properties to alleviate the problems in the neighborhoods. Extensive discussion followed regarding the parking issues. EdwardKoltonayla, Gibson Traffic Consultant, for the applicant, requested staff be given the flexibility to increase the number of parking stalls administratively. Page 9 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 Commissioner Hansen said there needs to be a plan to get the cars where they need to go and stop focusing on the specific number of parking stalls. Don Tomaso , Fire Marshall, listed the nine items the code requires him to look at for approval of the special event permit: Emergency vehicle ingress, egress; fire protection; emergency egress and escape routes; emergency medical services; public assembly areas; the directing of both the attendees and vehicles including the parking of vehicles; vendor and food concession distribution; the need and presence of law enforcement; and the need for fire and medical services personnel. Commissioner Mann said she is ok with giving staff the flexibility to enter into a Traffic Management Agreement. She said she would like to start with 350 parking stalls to be reviewed within 8 months to 1 year after the facility opens to determine usage. Commissioner Alford said when the application for special event is submitted to the City there needs to be a guarantee of a reasonable turnaround. Commissioner Martinez said he agrees with Commissioner Mann, 350 stalls are a good start, the permitting is the key and the 350 threshold can be increased with guidance from the staff. Judith Berry, Deputy Superintendent, Foster, for the applicant, said 350 stalls is not a problem to the school district. She said it may seem like a lot for athletic games but they have their athletic game dates set for the whole year so they can provide the list to the City at the beginning of the year. All services will know when the games are scheduled. Commissioner Mann expressed concern with the cedar siding and the fact that it is vertical and not horizonal. Commissioner Alford asked about response to flooding related to development on the school property that was raised by the resident. Jeff Fenney , for the applicant said he is quite confident that flooding issue will not occur. He also responded to an inquiry regarding sharing access with Showalter Middle School, stating the traffic plan works because they intentionally are not mixing traffic from the schools. Commissioner Maestas suggested that the applicant take this opportunity to consider adding some art elements to the design, to reflect the culture of the students. nd Commissioner Mann requested that staff address the sidewalk on 142, which is narrow. The public hearing was closed. VI. DELIBERATION: Commissioner Mann said they must depend on staff to follow through with their recommendations and comments from the public. She said she is good with staff’s recommendations. Page 10 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 Commissioner Martinez said he agrees with Commissioner Mann. He said it was a well-thought-out process, and the design and concept of both facilities is excellent. He said he really likes the structure. He also said with proper guidance from staff the parking can be addressed in the permit process. Commissioner Alford said the B2K project is very exciting and it is a great asset for the community. She is looking forward to it coming to Tukwila. Commissioner Hansen said he is very appreciative of the project and it is what the community deserves and it will be first class when its’s done. He also said, he thinks we are all trying to get to the same place, and he is confident we will, and he knows that staff will do their job. Commissioner Maestas said this is a wonderful thing happening for the City of Tukwila and the school district students. He said investing in early childhood pays for itself and this facility is really going to help prepare the students. He said it will improve the high school facilities, and as a community and school district that has a higher poverty rate these facilities are so important. And the new programs being provided are incredibly wonderful, hopeful, and beautiful elements of education being offered to the kids in Tukwila. He also said it’s exciting to see this and he is happy and honored to see this, and the fact that voters have approved the funds to make this happen is a great thing. Commissioner Alford requested to walk through the revised language for the conditions. Staff noted the revised language proposed for the condition(s) for the Variance, Design Review, and the Conditional Use Permit as noted below. VII. MOTIONS: 1) Variance Condition #1 for Foster High – Revised language-add, “The number 350 can be adjusted by the Fire Marshall after one year.” Commissioner Mann made a motion to amend Condition #1 as noted above, based on the testimony provided at the public hearing for the proposed change. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. All were in favor. Commissioner Mann spoke in support of removing the landscaping to address the issue with what she called a misplaced sidewalk, for a safe route to school. Commissioner Hansen said he did not support removing the landscaping without notification to the surrounding residents, but he said he was supportive of doing everything they can for safety regarding the sidewalk issue. Commissioner Alford said she concurred with Commissioner Hansen, as well as Commissioner Martinez. Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve with the amended conditions Project Number L17-0014 based on findings and conclusions and conditions contained in the staff report prepared June 22, 2017 meeting. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All were in favor. Page 11 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 2) Conditional Use Permit Condition #4 for B2K, revised language, “to ensure adequate emergency vehicle access at all times at B2K the area between the western edge of the turnaround and the on-site crosswalk located on the school campus shall be striped and signed as “No Parking” using standard signing and striping for fire lanes As part of the Traffic Management Plan a site circulation will be prepared and include provisions for informing parents where to park, where not to park, and how to circulate around the site during pick-up and drop-off times. Additionally, the south end of the parking lot shall be posted for “Staff Parking Only” to minimize queue and parking conflicts.” Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L17-0015, Conditional Use Permit with staff’s recommendations, based on findings and conclusions, and conditions in the staff report prepared for the June 22, 2017 meeting, and amended condition #4. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All were in favor. 3) Design Review The following conditions pertaining to Foster High School were read: Condition #3A – Revised language, “For the STEAM addition incorporate a reveal or indentation at least 5’7” wide by 2’ deep at the point where the STEAM addition connects to the academic wing.” Condition # 3B – Revised language, “It is not clear what the gray metal frame extending over the STEAM rooms accomplishes. Consider removing or reducing that element to make the two buildings more compatible, or at least make the new addition less prominent, or extend the parapet past the modulated north façade maintaining a uniform roof line. This option will visually “cap” the STEAM addition, further defining and distinguishing the addition from the dominant brick facades of the school.” th Condition # 3C – Revised language, “For the south façade facing S. 144 St. create a vertical setback notch or reveal, at least 10’wide by 1’2” deep between the existing and new building thus visually separating the two structures.” Staff and the applicant did not come to an agreement Condition #3D – , staff recommended deferring to the building permit stage. nd Condition #4 – Revised language – “Landscaping the planting strip between the bus loop and 42 Ave S. with landscaping appropriate to the location. The District shall coordinate with the Tukwila Police Department, choosing plant species consistent with crime prevention through environmental design principles and ensuring that landscaping does not interfere with security camera visibility.” Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L17-0013, Design Review Foster and B2K with staff’s recommendations, findings and conclusions in the staff report prepared for the June 22, 2017 meeting, and conditions, as amended. Commissioner Mann amended her motion to approve Case Number L17-0013, Design Review, Foster, with staff’s recommendations, based on findings and conclusions in the staff report prepared for the June 22, 2017 meeting. and conditions number 3A, 3B, 3C and, 4, as amended, Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All were in favor. The following conditions pertaining to B2K were read: Page 12 Public Hearing Minutes June 22, 2017 Condition #3 – Revised language: “Provide an area where students can wait for pickup by parents, protected from rain. A covered area near the drop-off zone will increase the quality and practicality of the entry to the school.” Condition #4 – Revised language: Strike, “and seating” Staff and the applicant did not come to an agreement, Condition #6 - Revised language: staff recommended that revised design of the service area be administratively reviewed at the time of building permit stage. . Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L17-0013, Design Review, B2K with staff’s recommendations, based on findings and conclusions in the staff report prepared for the June 22, 2017 meeting. and conditions number 3 and 4, as amended. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All were in favor. Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L17-0013, L17-0014, and L17-0015 with staff’s recommendations, based on the findings and conclusions contained in the staff report prepared for the June 22, 2017 meeting, and conditions, as amended. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All were in favor. Director’s Report:  Staff noted that they handed out the Tukwila International Blvd Congress of New Urbanism Report to the Commission with a memo of the next steps in the planning process. The Commission were directed to contact Moira Bradshaw or Lynn Miranda with questions.  The Commission will review the PC rules and regulations at the next meeting.  There are no July agenda items. Adjourned: 11:00 PM Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens Planning Commission Secretary Adopted: 8/24/17