HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2020-09-24 Item 3 - Adoption of 7/23/20 MinutesCity of Tukwila
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BAR)
MINUTES
Date: July 23, 2020
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Council Chambers
Present: Chair, Heidi Watters; Commissioners, Dennis Martinez, Sharon Mann, Mike
Hansen, Karen Simmons, and Dixie Stark
Excused
Absent: Vice Chair Louise Strander
Staff: Department of Community Development (DCD) Deputy Director Minnie Dhaliwal,
Planning Supervisor Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner Max Baker, and BAR Secretary
Wynetta Bivens
Adopt Commissioner Mann made a motion to adopt the April 23, 2020 minutes for case
Minutes: number L20-0020. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Chair Watters opened the public hearing and swore in those wishing to provide testimony.
CASE NUMBER:
PURPOSE:
LOCATION:
L20-0011
Design Review Public Hearing for construction of new 2-story office and
warehouse building with associated site improvements.
14027 Interurban Ave S
Max Baker, Senior Planner, DCD, asked the BAR the appearance of fairness questions. There
were no disclosures. Then he gave an overview of the design review process, background
information, design criteria, and staff's recommendations. The lot is composed of four parcels, and
will be consolidated into one, a lot consolidation permit is pending. If approved the project will
receive approval for a development permit after the lot consolidation is approved. Staff noted that
a special permission permit was previously applied for and approved to waive the 15' building
setback from the category 4 wetland buffer. The proposed project exceeds the minimum parking
requirements; the building design is well below the maximum height for the RCM district; and
additional native landscaping will occur within the wetland. Staff recommends approval of the
project, with the following condition.
Condition: The elevation of the trash enclosure will need to be submitted as part of the
development permits to ensure enclosure design is consistent with overall building
design.
The BAR asked clarifying questions of staff.
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Bruce McCain and Travis Ness, Hewitt Design Group, for the applicant, addressed questions for
the BAR.
Chair Watters made comments and inquiries regarding landscaping above the split rail fence, she
was also interested in adding a recommendation. She suggested substituting the ash plantings and
replacing it with a different large tree, and switching the native spruce with a different native tree
TESTIMONY:
There was no public testimony.
The public hearing was closed.
DELIBERATION/COMMENTS:
The following comments were made about the project; thank you for a great submittal; the
developers and engineers did a great job covering landscaping; staff did their job, due diligence;
happy the parking exceeds the requirements; well -designed building; complete packet; sets visual
standard for future development on Interurban Blvd, it's an enhancement and set the mark; looking
forward to the landscaping and greenery; well presented, well proposed, thought out, thank you for
the submittal; kudos to staff and the applicant; welcome the street scape; contributes to the
economic impact of the community when needed the most; brings jobs to the City; care in
mitigating environmental impacts; thank you to all for your collective efforts, greatly
appreciated; happy to see the site improvements happening along Interurban Blvd; very attractive
aesthetically; and it's a good thing environmentally. Great job staff and applicant.
The BAR was in consensus that the project is a great asset to Interurban Blvd / to the City and they
welcome the development.
MOTION:
Commissioner Watters moved to approve Case Number L20-0011 Design Review request based
on staff's findings, conclusions, recommendations, and one condition with a second condition as
follows: "The SE strip of the site NE of the split rail fence needs to have appropriate landscaping
submitted and be approved by the City." Commissioner Mann seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
• Staff provided an update on future agenda items
• Staff provided an update of department processes and development review.
• Staff informed the BAR of a grant awarded to the City for a housing action plan and
explained how the funds will be utilized. Staff inquired whether the housing action plan should
be presented to the PC/BAR in a briefing or by email.
• Staff addressed questions from the BAR
Submitted by:
Adjourned:
Wynetta Bivens
Planning Commission Secretary
7:40 PM