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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit PL12-005 - KING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY - DESIGN REVIEWKING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY 700 ANDOVER PARK W PL1 2-005 Ll 2-006 DESIGN REVIEW - MINOR MOD A" File Number: Project File Number: Associated Permits: Location: Applicant: Recommendation: Staff: City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director Notice of Decision and Staff Report for Minor Modification to Design Review Prepared March 29, 2012 L12-006—King County Housing Authority Minor Modification to Design Review PL 11-047 L11-052—Administrative Design Review, D11-340--- Building Permit 700 Andover Park West Matt Pederson, King County Housing Authority Approval with conditions Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner Background In December of 2011, the Director approved a fagade update and site design improvements to create the new King County Housing Authority office. Plans called for remodeling the fagade of a retail and warehouse building into an office and warehouse space; site design including new parking, landscaping, outdoor picnic spaces and coordination of the site design with the building on the parcel to the north that serves as administrative offices for the Housing Authority. The applicant has proposed a series of changes to the approved plans. The quantity and scope of the changes results in a minor modification to the approved design. This review ensures the requested changes comply with the design review criteria. Request The following changes to the exterior are subject to Design Review criteria: 1. Add four panels of artwork to the fagade of the building. 2. Change the exterior building color. 3. Reconfigure the parking lot to add parking stalls. 4. Irrigate the newly created landscape areas to the west of the train spur; areas east of the train spur are landscaped with drought -tolerant plant species. I. REVIEW CRITERIA For the proposed modifications to the Director -approved design, the following criteria have been highlighted due to their relationship to the proposed changes. Comments regarding the current submittal have been made as they relate to the relevant criteria. 1. Add four panels of artwork to the building. Building Design: (c) 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; (d) Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. (e) Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards and all exposed accessories should be harmonious with building design. Discussion The applicant wants to add four panels of artwork to the front of the building. There is no design review criterion that specifically addresses art although the above criteria can be applied to the materials proposed. However, the sM Page 1 of 5 03/29/2012 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206- 431-3665 proposed artwork was submitted to the Tukwila Arts Commission for their review. The Art Commission recommended moving forward with the art installation on the Housing Authority Building. According to the application, the artwork will be constructed from resin and steel plate forms on a galvanized steel frame. The materials are intended to be used in exterior applications in all weather conditions. The colors are chosen to represent natural elements such as water, forest and mountains. The colors chosen to represent the buildings (gray and burgundy) are muted and understated. Condition: Revise Dll-340 o The building permit drawings should be revised to include the artwork on the building facade. 2. Propose a different color for the building exterior. Building Design: (d) Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. Discussion The applicant proposed changing the color of the main body of the building to a darker shade of neutral beige than the lighter shade originally proposed. The new hue remains harmonious and is neither brilliant nor bright. Condition: Revise Dll-340 o Revise or note on the building permit set the new paint color. 3. Reconfigure parking lot to add parking stalls and landscape islands. Relationship of Structure to Site (b) Parking and service areas should be located, designed and screened to moderate the visual impact of large paved areas. Landscape and Site Treatment (b) Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces and other paved areas should promote safety and provide an inviting and stable appearance; Relationship of structure and site to adjoining area. (d) Compatibility of vehicular pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terms of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged. Discussion The revision involves adding 14 parking spaces to the 700 building site and 3 spaces to the 600 building site. Some landscaped areas are reconfigured or created and some standard stalls are reduced to compact size stalls. The 700 building will have a total of 134 stalls and the 600 building will have a total of 78 stalls. Parking stalls are added to the paved area adjacent to the railroad tracks. These stalls break up an expanse of paving previously defined by the railroad spur. Landscaping islands are included at the ends of all parking islands. Some of these islands are reduced in size from the previously approved size and shape in order to create additional parking. These proposed parking stalls will channel traffic to limited lanes of travel and define circulation patterns onsite. The drive -aisle created along the railroad spur is too narrow to allow two-way traffic. Directional signage is needed in this area to direct traffic one-way along the railroad spur. Action on Dll-340 o Include the new site plan (C1.1a) dated 3/23/12 to replace the previously submitted site plan to the building permit plan set. Condition: Dll-340 o The four stalls created at the south-east corner of the building are accessible via a one-way aisle. Add signage and directional arrows to direct traffic one-way along the train tracks to these parking stalls. SM Page 2 of 5 03/29/2012 HAA KCHA\BARmodificationstaffreport.doc 4. Irrigate the newly created landscape areas to the west of the train spur; areas east of the train spur are landscaped with drought -tolerant plant species. Landscape and Site Treatment (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. Discussion Irrigation is not a design review criteria but the need for an irrigation plan was noted as a condition of the future building permit in the design review staff report. However, the landscaping east of the railroad spur does not have access to irrigation. The applicant is proposing a drought -tolerant plant palette in lieu of irrigation. Irrigation is necessary, even with drought -tolerant plants, for the first 2-3 years until the plants are established. Action on Dll-340 o Include the new landscape plan (Ll.l) dated 3/23/12 to replace the previously submitted landscape plan which include the drought -tolerant plant species proposed. Condition: Dll-340 o Hand -water all areas not served by automatic irrigation as needed until the plants are established. This will include hand -watering for the first two to three years during dry spells and indefinitely whenever drought conditions occur. Conclusion The conditions listed above and summarized below need to be incorporated into the King County Housing Authority Building in keeping with the design criteria. Staffs Recommendations A revision to the building permit includes the new site plan (Cl.la) and landscape plan (L1.1) dated 3/22/12. The building permit shall be revised further to meet the following conditions of approval: Revise Dll-340 to show the following: o The building permit drawings should be revised to include the artwork on the building fagade. o Red -lines will be added to the building permit set to reflect the new paint color. o The four stalls created at the south-east corner of the building are accessible only via a one-way aisle. Add signage and directional arrows to direct traffic one-way along the train tracks to these parking stalls. o Red -lines will note on the landscape plan sheet L1.3 that hand -watering will be done for the first 2-3 years until the plants are established and as needed during drought conditions. 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. Decision on Substantive Permit: The City Community Development Director has determined that the application for a Minor Modification to Administrative Design Review does comply with applicable City and state code requirements and has approved that application, subject to any conditions which are set forth in the Decision. 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. SM Page 3 of 5 03/29/2012 HAA KCHA\BARmodificationstaffreport.doc 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 12, 2012. 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. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors in the decision. 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 per the current fee schedule, additional hourly charges may apply. In addition all hearing examiner costs will be passed through to the appellant. 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. 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. 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., SM Page 4 of 5 03/29/2012 HAA KCHA\BARmodificationstaffreport.doc Suite 100, Tukwila, Washington 98188 from Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The project planner is Stacy MacGregor, who may be contacted at 206-433-7166 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. Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor Department of Community Development City of Tukwila SM Page 5 of 5 03/29/2012 HAA KCHA\BARmodificationstaffreport.doc i; ld- /f. March 14, 2012 azs.sz�.saas Matt Peterson King County Housing Authority 625 Andover Park West Tukwila, WA 98188-2583 RE: 700 Building — Minor Modification to Parking Layout Triad Job No. 11-040 Dear Matt: The following minor modifications are proposed to the parking layout for the King County Housing Authority 700 Building Renovation project. The numbering below follows what is shown on the parking modification plan, beginning at the front of the 700 Building and moving counter -clockwise. I. One standard stall has been added adjacent to the entry island and the landscape planter and entry walk has been modified to provide required parking lot landscaping. 2. At the SE corner of the 700 Building, an existing planter island is to be removed and one compact stall and one standard stall are proposed. A new landscape planter island is proposed to replace the existing one. 3. One standard stall is proposed, with the existing planter island reduced in size. 4. The existing driveway off of Minkler Blvd. is moved to the east approximately 9 feet. One standard stall is added with a 6-foot wide planter island adjacent to it. The new driveway apron will be 25 feet wide, consistent with the proposed driveway off of Andover Park West. S. Two standard stalls are added in this area, with a 6-foot wide parking landscape area proposed adjacent to the perimeter planting area. The nearest stall is 20 feet from the curb line of Minkler Blvd.. This is similar to the parking relationship at the current entry to the 600 Building. The typical back-up movement would be for cars to pull out of these stalls away from Minkler and into the parking lot, allowing for a clear driveway. 6. Five new compact stalls are proposed in this area. New planter islands are proposed to clearly define these stalls and the traffic patterns around them, and to provide required parking lot landscaping. 7. An additional parking landscape island has been added to clearly define traffic patterns in this area. 8. One additional compact stall has been added in this area. R EI . ,, Modifications at the 600 Building MAR 14 2012 9. One compact stall has been added to this area. The proposed planter island has 6rR een�red%Tex to 6 feet to meet required landscape standards, and the 8 stalls to the west have been reduced to compacts. 10. Two planter islands proposed as part of the original revisions to the 600 Building have been removed. This area returns to its existing parking layout with the exception of an added surface stripped . •"f t N 2 d Lan.Deve.lapment+Consultents`'ry, 12tKING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT * 625 ANDOVER PARK WEST, SUITE 107 * TUKWILA, WA 98188 March 14, 2012 Stacy MacGregor Assistant Planner City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 3100 Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: 700 Building - Permit Revision Dear Ms. MacGregor, As follow up to our recent discussion, KCHA is submitting for a permit revision on above referenced project including: - Parking Layout - See attached correspondence and drawings dated 3/14/12 from our consultant Triad Associates adding a total of 14 spaces to 700 Building and 3 spaces to 000 Building. KCHA is seeking additional parking spaces to serve clients and visitors to the campus. The proposed modifications also serve to better define traffic flow in SE portion of the property. Should you have any further questions regarding the application, please contact me at 425-999-5233 or mattp@kcha.org. Thank you. Sincerely, Matt Peterson Project Manager Capital Construction Department King County Housing Authority Eric: Triad Associates Letter 3/14/12 Plan Sheet C1.1a - Site Plan Plan Sheet L1.1 - Landscape Plan ► WA 12tKING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY �p�`�_ ���t r CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT * 625 ANDOVER PARK WEST, SUITE 107 * T&WIL�A� 9$']SS March 14, 2012 Stacy MacGregor Assistant Planner City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 3100 Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: 700 Building - Submittal for Design Review Dear Ms. MacGregor, As follow up to our recent discussion, the following items are submitted for review: 1) Artwork - Attached is proposed artwork for the 700 Building presented to the Tukwila Arts Commission on March 6, 2012. It is KCHA's understanding the commission has forwarded you their recommendation to approve the work. 2) Exterior Building Color - KCHA is requesting formal acknowledgment of our earlier discussion to change building exterior color to Sherwin Williams: Foothills SW2033. Color sample is attached. Should you have any further questions regarding the application, please contact me at 425-999-5233 or mattp@kcha.org. Thank you. Sincerely, Matt Peterson Project Manager Capital Construction Department King County Housing Authority Enc: Artwork Submittal 3/14/12 Sample Paint Color: SW2033 Foothills Stacy MacGregor From: Stephanie Gardner Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 10:19 AM To: oksanaw@kcha.org' Cc: Stacy MacGregor Subject: Artwork at new King County Housing Authority Building Dear Oksana, Thank you for attending this past Tuesday's Arts Commission meeting. I received you voicemail and thought I'd send a quick email so you have everything in writing. A quick clarification: The Arts Commission is not the governing authority when it comes to approving public art for the City. The Arts Commission does advise and make recommendations on art to the City Council. Their comments can be noted in permit applications or elsewhere that may be appropriate or required. The following will be noted in the meeting minutes from the Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Arts Commission meeting: "Cynthia Chesak made a motion to recommend moving forward with artwork at the new King County Housing Authority Office Building in Tukwila as it was presented. Trisha Gilmore seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion carried." Overall the Commission really liked the artwork, it was a great presentation! Thank you for attending, if you have further information please do not hesitate to contact me. ,Aep6anie Cyardner Tukwila Parks and Recreation 206-767-2342 Artwork Submittal 700 Building City of Tukwila — Planning Department 3/14/2012 Four Art Panels for the King County Housing Authority Office Building at 700 Andover Park West The Tukwila Arts Commission met on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Artist Lydia Aldredge and Oksana Winstead from KCHA presented an art proposal for 4 art panels to be installed on 3 upper wall panels and the top panel of the entry on the west -facing frontage of the new KCHA central office building at 700 Andover Park West. On March 9, Stephanie Gardner of the Arts Commission, in an email to Oksana Winstead and Stacy MacGregor, wrote that the following would be included in the meeting minutes from Tuesday, March 6: "Cynthia Chesak made a motion to recommend moving forward with artwork at the new King County Housing Authority Office Building in Tukwila as it was presented. Trisha Gilmore seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion carried." Each of the 4 panels will be constructed on a framework grid of galvanized steel flat bar attached to two galvanized steel channels anchored to the concrete building wall or the new frame wall section (of the new entry). Water jet -cut recycled resin layers and laser -cut steel plate forms will be attached to the flat bar framework with stainless steel nuts, bolts and neoprene washers. Materials to be used are designed for exterior applications in all weather conditions and are durable. Panels will be designed to be installed easily and will be easily removable for repairs if needed. Three of the 4 panels will be 15' long x 4' high. The central panel above the entry will be 18' long x 4' high. The colors will be a rust powder coat, a warm light gray powder coat, a black and burgundy powder coat, an ice white resin, a pale blue resin, a pale green resin, an olive green powder coat and a cobalt blue resin. The 4 panels will be backlit by LED strip lighting that will provide a nighttime glow through the lens of the colored resin panels. Attachments: Building West Elevation Panels #1-4 — Designs and Colors lU AO -viol kcha offices artwork TODD ROBIN JN JOB: KCHA #700 PROCIUCT: A-100 SATIN COLOR: P-5 SW2033 FOOTHILLS MATCH #: SHERCOLOR SHERWlN W1LL1lj VI O T I V1LA (425)251-6684 (' ' 02-03-2012 Apprd rd 9 co, no op C,OT