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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2020-02-27 Item 3 - Adoption of 8/22/19 MinutesDate: Time: Location: Present: Absent: Staff: Adopt Minutes: City of Tukwila BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BAR) MINUTES August 22, 2019 6:30 PM Council Chambers Chair Dennis Martinez; Commissioners, Sharon Mann, Mike Hansen, Louise Strander, Karen Simmons and Dixie Stark Vice Chair Heidi Watters Department of Community Development (DCD) Planning Supervisor Minnie Dhaliwal, Senior Planner Lynn Miranda, Planning Commission Secretary Wynetta Bivens Commissioner Mann made a motion to adopt the June 27, 2019 minutes for case numbers L18-0056; L19-0032 and L19-0033. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. Motion passed. Chair Martinez opened the public hearing and to provide testimony. CASE NUMBER: L19-0053 The Confluence -Bellwether Tukwila Apartments APPLICANT: Diana Keys, Johnson Braund, Inc. REQUEST: Design Review application4o construct a`6-story, 103-unit affordable housing project. LOCATION: 3703 S: 15Td St, Tukwila WA 98188: Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner, DCD, asked the Commissioners the appearance of fairness questions. Commissioner Mann disclosed that she testified at a City Council meeting on the development regarding the lack of parking and the playground area for the project. There were no obj ections for the BAR to hear the case. Ms. Miranda gave an overview of the design review process, background on the site and the project, design' criteria, and went over the Development Agreement, which was approved in 2017. The Development Agreement allows modification of several development standards, as listed in the August 22,,2019 staff report. The proposed project meets the adopted standards that were modified by the City Council. The project:meets design criteria and building design. Staff noted that a maximum building, length standard was waived by the Development Agreement, which was to be determined during design,review by the BAR. Staff also noted that the recreation space exceeds the amount recommended in'the Development Agreement. Staff noted they received four public comments during the comment period, as well as a fifth comment by email on August 21st, in addition to a comment letter from Commissioner Watters that was provided to the Commissioners. For the record, staff verified the Commissioners did not communicate with Commissioner Watters regarding her email. I Page 2 of 3 August 22, 2019 BAR Minutes RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Staff recommended the BAR approve the maximum building length. 2. Staff recommended approval of the proposed project with four conditions as noted in the August 22, 2019 staff report. Richard Lau, Director of Real Estate Development, Water Housing, for the applicant, provided background information about their company. He stated this is their first development in Tukwila. He said they were approached by the City of Tukwila to address a need for affordable housing and displacement in the region. Ayla Mull, Design Team, and Diana Keys, Designer of Housing, Johnsen Braund, Inc., for the applicant, went over the design concepts and answered questions for the Commission. TESTIMONY: David Puki, citizen, requested work be completed for the utility upgrades, underground work and sidewalks all at the same time on S. 152nd St, so the street is torn up only once. He also said there is not adequate parking provided on -site, he said there was less than one parking space for each residential unit. Mr. Puki requested a copy of the Development Agreement or be directed to where it is located on the website so he can understand the regulations. Staff provided Mr. Puki a copy of the Development Agreement. Brian Whiting, citizen, said he was repr Apartment to the west of the project. He building, which will overshadow their ap security for their property between the w the ownership of the fence between the p and he is concerned it will cause people 1 the infrastructure cannot handle the amoi erty owners at the Avalon d theyhave great concerns regarding the height of the nents.He said there are some big issues regarding; way and 152nd, such as, increased prowlers on 152na erties, and insufficient parking for the amount of units, ark on their property. He also expressed concern that :)f water and sewer needed. The applicant responded, to the concerns raised by Mr. Whiting. They said that the Development Agreement allows them to build up toa 70 ft. height, but they are only building up to 55 1/z ft. A shadow, study was completed and the project has minimum impacts to the west and east properties. The current plan for the fence on the west property line is to maintain or replace the fence as needed; The applicant stated they are claiming neither access nor the property but are providing a path as required per the Development Agreement for potential future development connection, in preparation'of when the south and west property is re -developed. The connection is only on their site and does not affect the adjacent properties. The applicant also addressed Mr. Puki's parking concerns, stating that the street parking is not inclusive in the 100 stalls and there is a .97 ratio that meets the Development Agreement. Chul Kim, citizen, said that his family owns the apartments on the east side of the development and inquired about the potential impact on rental rates for one and two bedrooms in the area. Richard Lou, for the applicant, responded to Mr. Kim's inquiry. There was no additional public testimony. 2 Page 3 of 3 August 22, 2019 BAR Minutes Staff provided clarification and addressed several questions for the PC. Blake Erlanson, Landscape Architect, for the applicant, responded to questions raised concerning lighting along the pathway on the west side of the property. He also addressed security for the play area. The Commissioners expressed concerns regarding the parking issue and the applicant addressed several questions. The applicant also addressed the PC inquiries regarding utilities, water, sewer and lighting. Chair Martinez read an email the Commissioners received from Commissioner Watters who was absent. The email addressed questions and comments regarding landscaping, tree species and suggested materials. The applicant addressed Commissioner Watters'comments and mentioned some requests in the email were not required of them, per the code. The applicant also answered several additional clarifying questions for the Commissioners. The public hearing was closed. DELIBERATION: Commissioner Mann said that she feels disappointed as "a Commissioner that the Development Agreement does not allow the Commission to address some of the issues raised by the community She said it is out of their control at this time, MOTION: Commissioner Mann mewed to approve Case Number L19-0053 Design Review request based on staff s findings, conclusions, recommendations, and conditions as noted in the August 12, 2019 staff report. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. Motion passed. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: - Staff noted therewere no upcoming agenda items. -'—Commissioner Martinez thanked staff and the applicant and asked staff to reach out and weak with the Development Agreement in-house. - Commissioner Mann thanked Ms. Miranda for the presentation. - Commissioner Hansen'thanked the applicant and welcomed them to the community. Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens Planning Commission Secretary Adjourned: 8:30 PM 3