HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2021-12-09 Minutes - Public Hearing - Galliano Mixed-Use BuildingCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director
CITY OF TUKWILA
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BAR)
PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES
Date: December 9, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
Protocol: Max Baker explained the protocol for the virtual meeting. And
asked the Planning Commissioners (PC) to introduce themselves. Also, the new
Department of Community Development (DCD) Associate Planners Isaac Gloor
and Breyden Jager were introduced to the PC.
Commissioner Reay nominated Commissioner Martinez as Chair Pro Tem in the absence of the
Chair and Vice -Chair. Commissioner Mann seconded.
Chair Pro Tem Martinez called the public hearing to order.
The PC Secretary took roll call.
Present: Commissioners Dennis Martinez, Sharon Mann, Andrea Reay and Apneet Sidhu
Excused
Absent: Chair Louise Strander and Vice -Chair Karen Simmons
Vacant
Position: One
Staff: DCD Development Supervisor Max Baker, Long Range Planning Manager Nancy
Eklund, Senior Planner Jaimie Reavis, Associate Planner Isaac Gloor, Associate
Planner Breyden Jager, and PC Secretary Wynetta Bivens
Adopt Commissioner Mann moved to adopt the August 26, 2021
Minutes: minutes. Commissioner Sidhu seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Chair Pro Tem Martinez opened the public hearing for:
CASE NUMBERS: L19-0077
PURPOSE: Public hearing design review for a new three-story mixed-use building. The
new building will be located to the north of the existing restaurant, which is
proposed to remain. The proposal includes a commercial tenant space, an
indoor recreation space and a parking garage on the first story. A total of nine
dwelling units are proposed on the second and third stories.
LOCATION: 14181 Interurban Ave S (new building address);
14201 Interurban Ave S (existing restaurant building address).
Tax parcels: 3365901515, 3365901505, 3365901480, and 3365901470
Staff asked the Commissioners the appearance of fairness questions.
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Commissioner Mann disclosed that, as a real estate salesperson, she sold the property to the
Galliano family several years ago. She also stated she had no interest in the property. No one
objected to Commissioner Mann hearing the project.
Jaimie Reavis, Senior Planner, DCD, gave the presentation for staff. She provided an overview of
the review process, background information for the site and project as well as staff analysis on the
design review criteria. The project is located in the Regional Commercial Mixed (RCM) use district,
which allows multi -family dwellings on the second story or above of a structure. Design review is
required for all multi -family structures. The site consists of four parcels consolidated into one. She
also went over the project proposal.
Staff's Recommendation
Staff recommended approval with four conditions as noted in the 12/9/21 packet staff report. The
following condition was added:
- Additional lighting be included as part of the construction permit, to illuminate pedestrian
pathways and building entrance areas on the front and second front of the project site.
Public Comments
Comment letters were received from two adjacent neighbors regarding the following areas of
concern: hillside stability, potential for tree removal on the hillside, and garbage. All concerns
were addressed by staff and the applicant. No additional comments were received by email.
Mario Galliano, the applicant, thanked everyone for being at the meeting and said everyone did a
fantastic job on the project. And that Jaimie did a good job explaining the project. The architect for
the project said he agreed.
Staff and the applicant addressed questions from the Commission.
Virtual Public Testimony
None.
Chair Pro Tem Martinez closed the public hearing.
Deliberation
The PC were in consensus that the project is a great development creating more housing, retail
space and underground parking - which they said was great.
Motions:
Commissioner Sidhu moved to approve Case Number L19-0077 Design Review based on staff's
findings, conclusions, recommendations, four conditions, and the additional condition.
Commissioner Mann seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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Director's Report
- PC vacancy — the position previously held by Commissioner Dixie Stark has been
vacated.
- Staff informed the PC that delayed BAR projects will be coming to the PC starting
January 2022.
- Staff noted that efforts on the Comp Plan will increase in late spring or early winter.
Adjourned: 7:44 pm
Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens
Planning Commission Secretary
Adopted: 1/27/22
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov