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City of Tukwila
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BAR)
MINUTES
July 23, 2020
6:30 PM
Council Chambers
Chair, Heidi Watters; Commissioners, Dennis Martinez, Sharon Mann, Karen
Simmons, Dixie Stark and Andrea Reay
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: L20-0011
PURPOSE: Design Review Public Hearing for construction of new 2 -story office and
warehouse building with associated site improvements.
LOCATION: 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 approved 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 enclosures design is consistent with overall building design.
The BAR asked clarifying questions of staff.
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
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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:
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; bring 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 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 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: Wynetta Bivens
Planning Commission Secretary
Adjourned: 7:40 PM
Adopted: 9/24/20