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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2018-05-24 Item 3 - Adoption of 3/8/18 MinutesCity of Tukwila Planning Commission BOARD OF ARCHITECTUAL REVIEW(BAR) MINUTES Date: March 8, 2018 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Council Chambers Present: Chair, Nhan Nguyen; Vice Chair, Dennis Martinez; Commissioners, Sharon Mann, Miguel Maestas, and Mike Hansen, and Heidi Watters Absent: Commissioner Louise Strander Staff: Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor; Max Baker, Assistant Planner, and Wynetta Bivens, Planning Commission Secretary Chair Nguyen called the public hearing to order at 6:30 PM. Adoption Commissioner Mann made a motion to adopt the 2/15/18 minutes. of Minutes: Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. Motion passed. Chair Nguyen swore in those wishing to provide testimony and opened the public hearing. CASE NUMBER: PL 17-0048 APPLICANT: Duncan Wallace, PM Design Group REQUEST: Design Review approval of a new 10,000 sq. Ft. Two-story convenience store, fuel tanks, permanent drive-thru coffee kiosk, and six island fuel station with canopy. Zoning Variance approval to: 1) Consider the front yard setback from Interurban Ave S and second front yard setback from 48th Ave S as the proposed fueling station and existing truck fueling station are an integrated site with Seattle City Light parcel lying in between the subject site and Interurban Ave S; 2) Allow front yard landscaping to be installed on Seattle City Light property (parcel number 0003000032); 3) Allow the drive-through coffee kiosk in the front yard setback as long as it is minimum 25 feet away from the west property line of the SCL parcel (street edge of Interurban Ave), and set back 5' away from the shared property line of SCL parcel 0003000032 and parcel 0003000113 to comply with International Building Code setback requirements. LOCATION: 13310 Interurban Ave S, Parcel 0003000113 Max Baker, Assistant Planner, Department of Community Development, asked the Commissioners the appearance of fairness questions, there were no disclosures. He gave the presentation for staff. He provided an overview of the review process, provided background information on the site and project, as well as review of the Zoning Variance Permit criteria and Design Review criteria. Noted: The Seattle City Light parcel is being partially leased by the applicant, because they do not have the option to purchase the property. Review of Zoning 2 Page 2 Public Hearing Minutes March 8, 2018 Variance and Design Review are usually conducted separately. However, due to the project's need for a zoning variance for the district in which the site is located the BAR have requested review of both together. Staff also addressed questions for the Commission. RECOMMENDATIONS: • Approval of the three Zoning Variance Permit requests, with the following condition; • Approval of the Design Review application with the following condition: Condition: If the agreement between Seattle City Light and Peterson's 76 expires and is not renewed, landscaping on SCL property and the drive-through coffee kiosk will need to be relocated to meet the landscape and setback requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code at the time of expiration. (This condition applies to both the Zoning Variance and Design Review approvals) Duncan Wallace, PM Design Group, for the applicant, responded to questions from the Commission. He noted that the applicant felt they could improve the phase facing 48th street. Therefore, they are proposing adding some glazing on the second floor above the tree. He said he spoke to the applicant regarding the landscape issues that came up, and they are concerned with security in the truck area. Due to problems in the past they feel it would be better to keep the area open to help with loitering. However, they are open to the idea of adding a significant conifer tree to the landscaping for the proposed development. Suggestions the Commission would like the applicant to consider: • Commissioner Mann is interested in a tall tree or screening by the truck fueling on 48th. • Commissioner Watters said she encourages the applicant to plant one large native conifer tree. • Commissioner Watters said she would like to see a wider vegetation buffer by the coffee kiosk and less grass. • Commissioner Hansen suggested some landscaping on the triangular parcel with the one tree on Tukwila International Blvd. • Commissioner Watters suggested minor pruning for attractiveness. There was no public testimony. The public hearing was closed. 3 Page 3 Public Hearing Minutes March 8, 2018 DELIBERATION: • Commissioner Mann said that the applicant has done a great job of presenting a great looking building on a difficult site, and she agrees with staff's findings and recommendations. • Commissioner Martinez said what strikes him as interesting is how the management team, design team, and the providers actually went out and did a little extra to get the foliage we are so fond of with the Tukwila canopy. Leasing the property from Seattle City Light really shows a commitment to the area and to Tukwila's vision. • Commissioner Maestas said he appreciates the job done by the applicant. The facility is improved and raises an architectural design standard for the area. He was supportive of Commissioner Watter's suggestion regarding planting a tree on the property, he said perhaps the south side of the property. • Commissioner Nguyen said you can see the intentional investment in the property, and the beautiful design, and he appreciates the applicant taking into consideration the suggestion for the landscaping in front of the fueling station. He said it could really turn into a destination station. MOTIONS: Commissioner Mann moved to approve Case Number L18-0009, Zoning Variance request based on staff s findings, conclusions, recommendations and one condition. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. Motion passed. Commissioner Mann moved to approve Case Number L17-0055, Design Review based on staff's findings, conclusions, recommendations and one condition. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All were in favor. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: • No Meeting on March 22nd. • Commissioner Martinez asked when staff will schedule the Commission for the annual tour of projects they have approved. • Commissioner Mann asked when the Commission would be able to tour Washington Place. Staff said they will pass their interest on to the developer. ADJOURNED: 7:50 PM Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens Planning Commission Secretary 4