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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit PL11-003 - JOS A BANK - DESIGN REVIEWJOS A BANK 321 STRANDER BLVD PLI 1-003 LII-007 DESIGN REVIEW MODIFICATION INSPECTION RECORD Retain a copy with permit INSPECTION NO. PERMIT. NO. CITY OF TUKWILA BUILDING DIVISION 6300 Southcenter Blvd., #100, Tukwila. WA 98188 (206) 431-3670 Permit Inspection Request Line (206) 431-2451 Project: Type of Inspection: Address: Date Called: Special Instructions: Date Wanted: Requester: Phone No: ig.A.pproved per applicable codes. a Corrections required prior to approval. REINSPECTION FEE REQUIRED. Prior to next inspection, fee must be paid at 6300 Southcenter Blvd.. Suite 100. Call to schedule teinspection. City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department ofCommunityDevelopment Jack Pace, Director Apri17, 2011 NOTICE OF DECISION TO: Allison Walker, Applicant Regency Centers, LP, Owner Chris Daniell, Property Manager, Regency Centers King County Assessor, Accounting Division Washington State Department of Ecology This letter serves as a notice of decision and is issued pursuant to TMC 18.104.170 on the following project and permit approval. I. PROJECT INFORMATION Project File Number: L11-007 (Minor Modification Application), PL11-003 (Land Use Project Number) Applicant: Allison Walker, Carlile Coatsworth Architects, Inc. Type of Permit Applied for: Minor Modification to Board of Architectural Review Approved Design Review Project Description: Jos. A. Bank is proposing to make exterior changes to the tenant space located at 321 Strander Blvd in the Southcenter Plaza shopping center. These proposed changes include (1) the elimination of window transparency along the north and south building elevations through the addition of opaque window film and the construction of window display areas, and (2) the addition of awnings over windows on the north, west, and south elevations of the building. Location: 321 Strander Blvd (parcel number 2623049064) Associated Files: D10-343 (Building Permit) Comprehensive Plan Designation/Zoning District: Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) II. DECISION SEPA Determination: The City SEPA Responsible Official has previously determined that this application does not require a SEPA threshold determination because it is categorically exempt. JR Page 1 of 3 04/06/2011 H:\Minor Modifications\Jos. A. Bank\L11-007_Jos. A Bank_ Minor Modification_NOD.doc 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206-431-3665 Decision on Substantive Permit: The City Community Development Director has determined that the application for a Minor Modification to the Board of Architectural Review approved design review does comply with applicable City and state code requirements and has that application subject to the following condition: 1. Landscaping, including trees and groundcover, shall be installed around the building to match the landscape planting plan approved in the original design review. Landscaping shall be installed and inspected prior to final approval of the building permit for Jos. A. Bank. III. YOUR APPEAL RIGHTS The Decision on this Permit Application is a Type 1 decision pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code § 18.104.010. Other land use applications related to this project may still be pending. One administrative appeal to the City Hearing Examiner of the Decision on the Permit itself is permitted. A party who is not satisfied with the outcome of the Hearing Examiner appeal process may file an appeal in King County Superior Court from the Hearing Examiner's decision. IV. PROCEDURES AND TIME FOR APPEALING In order to appeal the Community Development Director decision on the Permit Application, a written notice of appeal must be filed with the Department of Community Development within 14 days of the issuance of this Decision; that is by April 21, 2011. The requirements for such appeals are set forth in Tukwila Municipal Code ch. 18.116. All appeal materials shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Appeal materials MUST include: 1. The name of the appealing party. 2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's behalf. 3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors in the decision, including any specific challenge to an MDNS. 4. The Notice of Appeal shall identify (a) the specific errors of fact or errors in application of the law in the decision being appealed; (b) the harm suffered or anticipated by the appellant, and (c) the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal. 5. Appeal fee of $515. V. APPEAL HEARINGS PROCESS Any administrative appeal regarding the Permit shall be conducted as a closed record hearing before the Hearing Examiner based on the information presented to the Community Development Director, who made the original decision. No new evidence or testimony will be permitted during the appeal hearing. Parties will be allowed to present oral argument based on the information presented to the Community Development Director before their decision was issued. The Hearing Examiner's decision on the appeal is the City's final decision. Any party wishing to challenge the Hearing Examiner's decision on this application must file an appeal pursuant to the procedures and time limitations set forth in RCW ch. 36.70C. An appeal challenging a DNS, an MDNS or an EIS may be JR Page 2 of 3 H:\Minor Modifications\Jos. A. Bank\L11-007_Jos. A Bank_ Minor Modification_NOD.doc 04/06/2011 included in such an appeal. If no appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision is properly filed in Superior Court within such time limit, the Decision on this permit will be final. The City's decision to issue a DNS, an MDNS or an EIS is final for this permit and any other pending permit applications for the development of the subject property. VI. INSPECTION OF INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION Project materials including the application, any staff reports, and other studies related to the permits are available for inspection at the Tukwila Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, Washington 98188 from Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The project planner is Jaimie Reavis, who may be contacted at 206-431-3659 for further information. Property owners affected by this decision may request a change in valuation for their property tax purposes. Contact the King County Assessor's Office for further information regarding property tax valuation changes. Depa City o ukwila ent o ommunity Development JR Page 3 of 3 H:\Minor Modifications\Jos. A. Bank\L11-007_Jos. A Bank_ Minor Modification_NOD.doc 04/06/2011 City al J diutita Department Of Community Development AFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION I, Teri Svedahl HEREBY DECLARE THAT: X Notice of Decision Determination of Non -Significance Notice of Public Meeting Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet Determination of Significance & Scoping Notice Board of Appeals Agenda Packet Notice of Action Planning Commission Agenda Packet Official Notice Short Subdivision Agenda Notice of Application Shoreline Mgmt Permit Notice of Application for Shoreline Mgmt Permit _ _ FAX To Seattle Times Classifieds Mail: Gail Muller Classifieds PO Box 70 - Seattle WA 98111 Other: Was mailed to each of the addresses listed/attached on this 7 day of April in the year 2011 Project Name: JOS A Bank Project Number: PL11-003 (L11-007) Mailing requested by: Jaimie Re Mailer's signature: litti/7-a , _/ W:\USERS\TERI\TEMPLATES\AFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION.D City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director March 29, 2011 Ms. Allison Walker Carlile Coatsworth Architects, Inc. 2495 Campus Drive, Second Floor Irvine, CA 92612 Re: Minor modification decision for Jos. A. Bank at 321 Strander Blvd. Land Use File L11-007, Project File PL11-003, Building Permit D10-343 Dear Ms. Walker: Based upon the plans and information submitted in connection with your request for minor modification of the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) approval, I hereby approve the proposed changes subject to the conditions listed at the end of this letter. BACKGROUND A Notice of Decision was issued by the Tukwila Board of Architectural Review on January 12, 1989 under Tukwila land use file number 88-12-DR approving design of the Southcenter Plaza Shopping Center. Southcenter Plaza is a 170,000 square foot single story retail center consisting of four separate buildings, including two long, linear buildings on the east ("Building B") and south ("Building A") sides of the site which contain multiple tenant spaces, a large building on the west side of the site containing Target, and a smaller building located adjacent to the driveway providing access to the shopping center from Strander Blvd. One of the tenant spaces within "Building C" is the subject of this application. On December 16, 2010, a tenant improvement permit for Jos. A. Bank was submitted to the City of Tukwila for the tenant space located at 321 Strander Blvd formerly occupied by International Jewelers. The tenant improvement permit proposed changes to the building exterior corresponding to the Jos. A. Bank tenant space. These proposed changes included (1) the elimination of window transparency along the north and south building elevations through the addition of opaque window film and the construction of a window display area, and (2) the addition of awnings over windows on the north, west, and south elevations of the building. According to Tukwila Municipal Code section 18.60.030 (E): No changes shall be made to approved designs without further BAR or Director approval and consideration of the change in the context of the entire project; except that the Director is authorized to approve minor, insignificant modifications which have no impact on the project design. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 'Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax 206-431-3665 The City received this request for a modification to the approved design on January 28, 2011. The changes proposed were determined to be minor in character; subject to administrative review as a minor modification to the approved design review. COMPARISON OF PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE ORIGINAL APPROVED DESIGN 1. Site Plan There are no changes to the site plan proposed as part of this modification. 2. Building Design Window Transparency The original design review approval for `Building C" included glazing on three sides of the building corresponding to the proposed Jos. A. Bank tenant space; the north, west, and south building elevations. Window transparency, especially along the public street frontage, provides visual interest for pedestrians and motorists who are able to view activity within the store, helping to create a desirable transition from the streetscape to the structure consistent with Board of Architectural Review criteria in Tukwila Municipal Code section 18.60.050. North Elevation Original plans for the tenant improvement permit included the addition of white, frosted window film along all of the windows of the north building elevation and construction of walls directly behind the windows on the interior side of the glazing to create additional room for store fixtures, fitting rooms, restrooms, and a tailoring area within the store. Staff was concerned with the addition of window film and walls constructed directly behind the windows inside the store, effectively creating a blank wall area along the public street frontage of Strander Blvd. Additionally, the Tukwila Sign Code does not allow signage on building elevations that do not have an exterior public entrance, unless the site can qualify for "Incentive Signage." Businesses may obtain approval for flush -mounted building signage on elevations that do not contain an exterior public entrance under the following circumstances: a. The business or use may not have any other building -mounted signage oriented in the same direction as the incentive sign. b. Architectural interest must be provided through at least one of the following methods: 1) At least 50 percent of the wall area between the height of two and seven feet must be transparent with either an unobstructed view into the business or use, or a display window with a depth of at least three feet. 2) Architectural detailing consistent with the building design using changes in color, materials, texture and variations in the wall plane. 3) Artwork such as mosaic, mural or sculptural relief over at least 50 percent of the wall surface. 4) One or more trellises covering at least 50 percent of the wall area between the height of two and seven feet, planted with climbing vines and other plant materials in a planting bed at least two feet in width and provided with permanent irrigation. 5) The allowable area of the sign is 50 percent of that calculated in "Table 2 — Allowable Message Area for Permanent Wall Signs in Commercial and Industrial Zones." JR Page 2 of 5 04/06/2011 1:01:00 PM H:\Minor Modifications\Jos. A. Bank\L.11-007_Jos.A.Bank_DesignReviewMod_SR.doc In order to address design review concerns related to the elimination of window transparency, and in order to qualify for incentive signage, plans for the tenant improvement permit and minor modification application were revised to include a window display area with a depth of three feet within two of the window bays facing Strander Blvd. The remaining window bay located in the center of the north elevation underneath the area of decorative metal tubing is proposed to include an opaque, "Shadow Grey" window film. This central window bay is recessed behind columns which project out from the face of the north elevation. Rather than using the frosted white window film which would be a contrast to the neutral earth tones of the building, the use of a grey color window film was chosen to help make the window area less noticeable from the public street frontage. The addition of trees in front of the central window bay, in conformance with the original landscape plan, will help screen this area from view (see Landscaping and Site Treatment section below). South Elevation On the south building elevation, the glazing for the exterior public entrance and immediate area is proposed to remain transparent, and a window display area is proposed for windows located to the west of the public entrance. The window display area involves construction of a wall approximately three feet behind the window area. The construction of a wall behind the windows prevents the ability to see inside the store; however, the window display will provide visual interest for visitors to the site, creating a desirable transition from the parking lot to the front entrance of the store. West Elevation The glazing on the west side of the store, including the entrance door and the windows to either side of the entrance, is proposed to remain transparent. A wnings Jos. A. Bank is proposing to install awnings over windows located on the north, west, and south building elevations. On the north elevation, two awnings are proposed on the western -most window bays that will contain window display areas. On the west elevation, an awning is proposed on either side of the store entrance. On the south elevation, two awnings are proposed over the two window bays to the west of the store entrance. Awnings installed for Jos. A. Bank stores are typically a green color, with the store name displayed on the bottom vertical face of the awning. One of the Board of Architectural Review criteria under Building Design in TMC 18.60.050 is "Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent." The colors within the shopping center include different bands of concrete block. The primary color concrete block color is a reddish -brown, broken up with horizontal gray bands of concrete block. Dark grey or black tiles are incorporated into the columns which separate the window bays for accent. Each elevation includes a peaked decorative roofline modulation in the center of the building elevation which contains a white, tubular decorative metal grid, underneath which is a section of concrete currently painted a maroon color to match the reddish -brown color of concrete block used in the building. Staff requested that the applicant revise the awning color to be consistent with the Southcenter Plaza color scheme. The black color proposed is consistent with the neutral color scheme of the building, and will compliment the black tiles used for accent in between window bay areas. JR Page 3 of 5 04/06/2011 1:01:00 PM H:\Minor Modifications\Jos. A. Bank\L.11-007_Jos.A.Bank_DesignReviewMod_SR.doc 3. Landscaping and Site Treatment A review of the landscape planting plan originally approved during design review of Southcenter Plaza, as well as recent pictures showing landscaping in front of the tenant space at 321 Strander Blvd, revealed that existing landscaping does not match the original plans and that trees located between the sidewalk and building have recently been removed. Tukwila landscaping requirements contained in TMC 18.52.050 (b) require the property owner to maintain landscaping in conformance with the intent of the approved landscape plan and TMC 8.28.180 for the life of the project, including keeping all planting areas free of weeds and trash and replacement of any unhealthy or dead plant materials. Staff reviewed the original landscape plantings plans approved during the Southcenter Plaza design review, and subsequently made a site visit on February 28, 2011 to determine the existing landscape conditions and to provide recommendations consistent with the original design review. The landscape plans approved during the original design review for Southcenter Plaza show two street trees located between the roadway and the sidewalk along Strander Blvd, as well as at least two additional trees in the area in front of "Building C". Additionally, groundcover should be located on the north side of the building in the landscape area between the building and the sidewalk. On the west side of the building, there are two tree wells located on either side of the building entrance. One of these trees is missing. On the south elevation, the landscape area has become overgrown with ivy. Staff's recommendations to bring landscaping around the Jos. A. Bank into conformance with the design review (see attached letter) were provided to Chris Daniell, Southcenter Plaza property manager, on March 18, 2011. As a condition of approval of this permit, landscaping shall be replaced to be consistent with the original landscape planting plan. Landscaping shall be installed and inspected prior to final approval of the building permit for Jos. A. Bank. 4. Miscellaneous Structures Building elevation drawings submitted for this minor modification permit, as well as for the sign permit, include a variety of signage. Proposed signage includes flush -mounted building signs/walls signs, awning face signs, additional small plaques (considered flush -mounted building signs), and permanent window graphics. One flush -mounted building sign per elevation with an exterior public entrance is allowed. The south and west sides of the building meet this requirement. The north elevation has been designed to meet the criteria for incentive signage, so one flush -mounted building sign will also be allowed on the north building elevation. The channel letter signs proposed on the north, south, and west elevations meet the requirements in terms of the type of sign allowed. The white color of the channel letter signs will compliment the white color of the decorative tubular metal work on the building facade as well as the mullions. Sign details, including sign size, will be reviewed as part of the sign permit. Awning face signs are only permitted on awnings located over a public entrance to the building per TMC 19.20.050 (B) (2). None of the awnings proposed will be located over an exterior public entrance, so none of the awning face signs will be permitted. The window graphics proposed to have the store name are considered permanent window signs. Permanent window signs are permitted to be placed within ground -floor windows that provide a direct line of sight in and out of an area open to the public. The only window signs which meet this requirement include those on the west building elevation, and those window graphics located under the entry canopy on the north side of the building including the entrance doors and the windows located on either side of the entrance doors. All signage JR Page 4 of 5 04/06/2011 1:01:00 PM H:\Minor Modifications\Jos. A. Bank\L11-007_Jos.A.Bank_DesignReviewMod_SR.doc proposed for Jos. A. Bank - including flush -mounted building signs, awning face signs, plaques, and window graphics as shown on elevation drawings submitted for the building permit and minor modification permit - are not approved with this minor modification design review application and shall be reviewed separately as part of the sign permit review. DECISION The proposed revisions to the approved design are considered minor modifications as permitted under 18.60.030 (E). This request for minor modification to the Board of Architectural Review approved design is approved subject to the following conditions: This request for minor modification to the Board of Architectural Review approved design is approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Landscaping, including trees and groundcover, shall be installed around the building to match the landscape planting plan approved in the original design review. Landscaping shall be installed and inspected prior to final approval of the building permit for Jos. A. Bank. APPEAL PROCESS This decision is a Type 1 decision that may be appealed to the City's Hearing Examiner. The Permit Application Types and Procedures chapter of the City's Zoning Code, Classification of Project Permit Applications section 18.104.010, outlines the authorization and process for appeal. If you have any questions, please contact the project planner, Jaimie Reavis, at (206) 431-3659. Sincerely, Pace rector, Department of Community Development JR Page 5 of 5 04/06/2011 1:01:00 PM H:\Minor Modifications\Jos. A. Bank\L,11-007_Jos.A.Bank_DesignReviewMod_SR.doc City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development ,Jack Pace, Director March 16, 2011 Chris Daniell Property Manager, Regency Centers 5335 SW Meadows, Suite 295 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 - Re: Landscaping at 321 Strander within the Southcenter Plaza Shopping Center Dear Mr. Daniell, City of Tukwila staff made a site visit to Southcenter Plaza on Monday, February 28 to compare existing landscaping located on the site with the landscape plans approved by the City during design review of the Southcenter Plaza project. Staff limited review of the landscaping to areas on the north, west, and south side of the tenant space located at 321 Strander Blvd; the tenant space for which Jos A. Bank has applied for a building and design review permits. Based on our observations on site and a review of the landscape plan originally approved for the area, staff has the following recommendations to bring the landscaping into conformance with the approved landscape design and to address comments related to screening and landscaping submitted to the applicant as part of the design review: • Add two Red Maple (Acer rubrum) street trees between the roadway and sidewalk. You will need to coordinate street tree location with Pam Brady of Olympic Pipeline at (425) 981-2506. • Add Flowering Cherry or Chanticleer Flowering Pear trees on the north and west sides of the building. On the north side of the building, trees should be placed so they screen the view of the eastern -most bank of windows underneath the metal work where Jos A. Bank is proposing to add window film to 'eliminate window transparency. Trees should also be placed to screen the blank wall area in the vicinity of the service door on the north side of the building. On the west side of the building, replace the tree that is missing from the tree well. Add groundcover along the north side of the building in between the hedge and the grass area/sidewalk. Recommended groundcovers include Privet Honeysuckle/Boxleaf Honeysuckle (Lonicera pileata) or Ornamental Raspberry/Crinkled Creeper (Rubus calcinoides). • Remove ivy from the landscape area on the west and south sides of the building, and replace with groundcover (see recommended groundcovers above) I would be happy to discuss the comments above. Please contact me at (206) 431-3659 or jreavis@ci.tukwila.wa.us with any questions. Assistant Planner Cc: Allison Walker, Carlile Coatsworth Architects, Inc. Kalin Berger, Regency Centers 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 •Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax 206-431-3665 Cit y Tukwila Jim Ilcr,;gcrton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director To: Allison Walker, Carlile Coatsworth Architects, Inc. From: Jaimie Reavis, Assistant Planner, Tukwila Department of Community Development Subject: Design Review Modification, Jos. A. Bank Date: February 18, 2011 Below is a list of technical comments, based on a review of materials submitted with your application for a minor modification to the design review approved by the Board of Architectural Review for the property located at 321 Strander Blvd in Tukwila. Materials for this application were reviewed by the Planning Department. Please revise plans and other materials submitted with your application to address the comments listed below: 1. The window treatment for windows along the north facade facing Strander that will not be used as a display is still a concern. We have received feedback from our Board of Architectural Review that eliminating window transparency by placing a white film on the inside of the window is not in keeping with the pedestrian -oriented nature that is envisioned within the Tukwila Urban Center and the design review criteria. Use of white film particularly draws visual attention to the blank window area. Please propose a different window treatment, which will either create visual interest or will serve to detract attention from the proposed blank window area. Our recommendations include creating a window display area in between the windows and the wall, use of window blinds and/or screens of a more temporary nature than window film, or use of a darker film that does not act to draw attention to the area. Please submit pictures of the proposed window treatment for review. If pictures are not available, the window treatment may be able to be reviewed through a series of inspections in the field during installation. 2. A review of the plans approved by the Board of Architectural Review, and pictures of the north side of the building reveal that trees should be located in between the building and the sidewalk. Google Streetview showed trees were recently located in this area, and helped to screen the area where the wall will be placed directly behind the windows (see attached picture). Per a recent site visit, these trees have been removed. Trees shall be replanted in this area to comply with the original design review approval, and to help screen the blank window area from view. 3. The awnings proposed, if used, shall be located on all sides of the building. The colors and materials used for the awnings shall be designed to match color scheme of Southcenter Plaza. Please submit samples of materials and colors or colored building elevations showing how the color of the awnings will tie in with the design of the rest of the shopping center. Please let me know if you have any questions related to any of the above comments. Sincerely, Jimie Reavis JR Page l of l H:\Minor ModificationsUos. A. Bank\LI 1-007 Design Review Modification_Jos.A.Bank_Technical Comments.doc 02/18/2011 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206-431-3665 City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION February 4, 2011 Ms. Allison Walker 2495 Campus Drive, 2nd Floor Irvine, CA 92612 Subject: Jos. A. Bank — Minor Modification to approved Board of Architectural Review Decision L11-003 (Land Use Permit File), PL 11-002 (Land Use Project File) Dear Ms. Walker: I have had a chance to review the application materials you submitted last week requesting a modification to the approved Board of Architectural Review (BAR) decision, for the tenant space located at 321 Strander Blvd within the Southcenter Plaza development. The exterior modifications proposed with your request include the addition of awnings above windows, and the elimination of window transparency on the north and south sides of the building. On the south side of the building and a portion of the north side of the building, a wall located a few feet back from the windows on the interior side of the tenant space is proposed to create a window display area. The remaining window area on the north side of the building facing Strander Blvd. will be covered on the inside of the tenant space with a transparent film and a wall will be located directly behind the window area. In context with the scale of the overall Southcenter Plaza development these changes will be considered a Minor Modification and will therefore be reviewed administratively. Your application for a Minor Modification to an approved Board of Architectural Review decision is considered complete on February 4, 2011 for the purposes of meeting state -mandated time requirements. This determination of complete application does not preclude the ability of the City to require that you submit additional plans or information, if in our estimation such information is necessary to ensure the project meets the substantive requirements of the City or to complete the review process. This notice of complete application applies only to the permits identified above. It is your responsibility to apply for and obtain all necessary permits issued by other agencies. Please feel free to call me at (206) 431-3659 with any questions. Sincerely, 6.1 asrnie Reavis Assistant Planner JR 02/03/2011 H:\Minor Modifications\Jos. A. Banl6L11-007 Jos A Bank MinorMod Completeness.doc 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206-431-3665 JEFFREY CARLILE, AIA CALVIN COATSWORTH, AIA THOMAS LENNON, AIA DAVID PRICKETT, AIA DEBRA SANDS, AIA RCHITEC Director of the Board of Community Development/ Board of Architectural Review City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 RE: D10-343 (Planning Division Response) Jos A Bank Southcenter Plaza 321 Strander Blvd., Seattle, WA 98188 To Whom It May Concern, We are forwarding this letter in response to plan check corrections forwarded by the Planning Division at the City of Tukwila. It has been brought to our attention that our proposed frosted window film along Strander Blvd., is in violation of the design intent established by both the City of Tukwila and the Board of Architectural Review. With this said, we would like to apply to have our modification reviewed by the Director of the Board of Community Development / Board of Architectural Review. Please let this letter serve as our formal request for an exception to the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) section 18.60.030 (E), for the above mentioned project. While we have maintained 100% transparency into the two other exterior elevations, in an effort to create the variety of detail and visual interest, as described in the Tukwila Municipal Code, we are proposing to provide 50 percent transparency of the wall area between the height of two and ten feet along Strander Blvd. This transparency will provide a pedestrian view into a display area. This display area will include a three foot depth to provide visual graphics and display to help generate pedestrian interest and travel along Strander Blvd. It is our understanding that the City of Tukwila and the Architectural Review Board desire to maintain visual a connection between this building and pedestrians, and we feel this can be achieved with the above mentioned changes. As a national retailer, the interior of Jos A Bank retail stores are designed to provide an enjoyable, functional and safe place for customers to shop. We provide floor merchandise, wall merchandise, creative window displays, fitting areas, restrooms and we also provide tailoring services. Due to the unique layout and existing location of the two existing exit doors (not facing Strander Blvd), we were forced to locate the room for tailoring services and the required restrooms, in a location away from our main sales floor along Strander Blvd. Because of this, we are requesting that the City of Tukwila and Board of Architectural Review please consider an exception to provide a frosted window film on a single window opening along Strander Blvd. It is important for Jos A Bank to provide privacy to their customers using the restroom facilities and staff in their work area. The window film has been incorporated to provide a more appropriate and presentable view of this window from the exterior. 2495 CAMPUS DRIVE — SECOND FLOOR, IRVINE, CA 92612 TELEPHONE 949.833.1930 FAX 949.833.1140 www.ccarchitects.com With all of the previous items considered, we have made a great effort to maintain an indoor retail space conducive to the sale of merchandise and utilization of tailoring services. While we understand that 100% transparency for all windows into the space would be ideal, we hope the City of Tukwila and Board of Architectural Review will take into consideration our request. Floor and wall space are essential to the presentation and sale of store merchandise which is critical to the retail success of Jos A Bank Clothiers, and in turn, of Southcenter Plaza. I thank you innce for your time and consideration. Allison Walker • Page 2 City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206-431-3670 Fax: 206-431-3665 Web site: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us Parcel No.: 2623049064 Address: 321 STRANDER BL TUKW Suite No: Applicant: WALKER, ALLISON RECEIPT Permit Number: L11-007 Status: PENDING Applied Date: 01/28/2011 Issue Date: Receipt No.: R11-00173 Initials: User ID: JR 1659 Payment Amount: $543.00 Payment Date: 01/28/2011 02:44 PM Balance: $0.00 Payee: CARLILE COATSWORTH ARCHITECTS, INC. 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FRAMED VISUAL VIEWS $' HIGH GABIAN WALL Q�1 Ilpql u► 9- awi TY�+► VT1r1_ bLl.C+1WUu 4r1C •.JT • NATIVE DECIDUOUS TREE • - LARGE CANOPY TRES LOW GROWING GRO NDCOVER _11 1/2' HIGH MAXIMUM) 00 %COVERAGE W 3 YEAR '11 111 7 s- Future Development Area -� Target Undisturbed Native Area 4 4/1, Loading Area - SMALL ACCENT TREE N TREE WELLS VERTICAL EVERGREEN TREE BERMED 50D LAWN STRANDER BOULEVARD SMALL FLOWERING TREE Pagoda Raised Planters 21 High Raised Planter A Rstall J_.11 tti EVERGREEN SCREENING TREE LARGE EVERGREEN SCREENING SHRUBS d' HIGH MASONRY SCREENING WALL Bank Hotel • Jt rti1 �4 ti xes • 1 al a eUi c 33 go ca IA 1p c 3 C 0. 0a O U 2 ThkwIle Pond Center w el a s IkZ I" 03 N I rI 1111 1 ; I I 1 1 I 1 i 1 1' 11 1 I I I i 1 i I I I 1_ EXISTING ELECTRICAL ROOM DOOR kL1144M4 Calvin J. Coatsworth, AIA 2495 Campus Dr. -Second Fbor- Irvine, CA 92612 - Phone: 949.833.1930 - Fax 949.833.1140 J05 A. BANK WHITE FACED LETTERS WINDOW DECAL, typical EXISTING LIGHT, typical. 3M WINDOW FILM, typical COLOR: SHADOW GRAY WALL PAINT COLOR: BENJAMIN MOORE WINTER GATES Jos. A. Bank at Southcenter Plaza - Option A JOS A. BANK STANDARD AWNING (NO LETTERING) COLOR: BLACK GRAPHIC PANEL, typical 40X46 JAB LOGO WINDOW TRIM, typcal. RECEIVED MAR 17 20111 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 321 Strander Blvd. Seattle, WA A JoS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. 500 HANOVER PIKE - HAMPSTEAD, MD 21079 - PH: 443-508-4752 ti LI Calvin J. Coatsworth, AIA 2495 Canpus Dr. -Second Floor- kNne, CA 92612 - Phone: 949.833.1930 - Fax 949.823.1140 STORE HOURS J05 A. BANK 15.X 18' STANDARD IDENTIFICATION PLAQUE - typical WINDOW TRIM, typical. WINDOW DECAL, typical JOS A. BANK WHITE FACED LETTERS. Jos. A. Bank at Southcenter Plaza EXISTING LIGHT, typal. JOS A. BANK STANDARD AWNING WITH LETTERING COLOR: BLACK RECEIVED MAR 17 20111 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 321 Strander Blvd. Seattle, WA ,\ JoS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC • 500 HANOVER PIKE - HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074 - PH: 443-508-4752 JOS A. BANK STANDARD AWNING WITH LETTERING COLOR: BLACK RANK CIOTI'FRS Calvin J. Coatsworth, AIA 2495CanwsDr.-Second FlDDr- Irvin, CA 92612 - Phone: 949.833.1930 - Fax 9,19.833,1140 S A. RANK C101111E25 GRAPHIC PANEL, typical 40X48 JAB LOGO WINDOW TRIM. typical. ®® ®®®47_f1111 Jos. A. Bank at Southcenter Plaza WHITE STORE HOURS GRAPHIC JOS A. BANK 15'X18' STANDARD IDENTIFICATION PLAQUE - typical WINDOW DECAL, typical TRIPTYCH JOS A. BANK WHITE FACED LETTERS JOS A. BANK STANDARD BLADE SIGN EXISTING LIGHT, typical. RECEIVED MAR 17 20111 COMMUNff V DEVELOPMENT 321 Strander Blvd. Seattle, WA .\ JoS. A. BANK CLOTHIERS, INC. 500 HANOVER PIKE - HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074 - PH: 443-508-4752