HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2022-09-22 Minutes - Board of Architectural Review - 5910 South 1180th Street WarehouseCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING COMMISSION (PC)
AND
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BAR)
PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES
Date: September 22, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams
Chair Simmons called the PC meeting to order.
Protocol: Development Supervisor Max Baker, Department of Community Development
(DCD), explained the procedures for the virtual meeting and public hearing.
General Public Comments
There were no general public comments.
The PC Secretary took roll call.
Present: Chair Karen Simmons; Vice Chair Apneet Sidhu; Commissioners
Louise Strander, Dennis Martinez, Sharon Mann, Alexandria Teague, and Martin
Probst
Staff: Development Supervisor Max Baker, American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP), Associate Planner Isaac Gloor, and PC/BAR Secretary Wynetta Bivens
Presentation
Perri Doll, Commissioner on the Equity and Social Justice Commission (ESJC), gave a presentation
to inform the PC of the City of Tukwila ESJC role and ways that the ESJC and the PC can partner.
The presentation she gave was a joint collaboration between ESJC and the Community Engagement
Manager Niesha Fort -Brooke, who is also the ESJC staff liaison.
Ms. Doll stated that the mission of the ESJC is to advise policymakers; to advocate and promote
initiatives that dismantle systemic racial, gender and economic iniquities; and to create and
strengthen a sense of belonging for all community members. She provided history on the ESJC;
noted that the objective of the Commission can be found in the Tukwila Municipal Code 2.29.010;
provided the equity definition that is in Resolution 1921; listed the goals of the equity policy;
provided recommendations regarding opportunities for the ESJC and the PC to collaborate; noted
when the ESJC meets and invited the PC to attend ESJC meetings. Ms. Doll also addressed
questions for the PC.
Adopt Commissioner Strander moved to adopt the August 25, 2022
Minutes: minutes. Commissioner Mann abstained due to absence; Commissioner Martinez
seconded the motion. Motion passed.
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BAR Public Hearing
9/22/22
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Chair Simmons opened the BAR public hearing for:
CASE NUMBER: L22-0048
PURPOSE: Major Design Review for a new 121,156 sq. ft. warehouse.
LOCATION: 5910 S 180th St., Tukwila, WA 98188 (Parcel No. 3523049061)
Chair Simmons swore in persons wishing to speak on the project.
Isaac Gloor, Associate Planner, DCD, asked the Commissioners the Appearance of Fairness
Questions. There were no disclosures.
Isaac Gloor gave the staff presentation on the proposed project. He provided an overview of the
project description; described existing site and proposed and provided review the design process and
criteria. The project meets or exceeds requirements.
Staff's Recommendation
Staff recommended approval of the Design Review application with no conditions.
Staff and the applicant addressed clarifying questions for the BAR.
Brandon Dickens, with IDI Logistics, for the applicant, provided background on their company and
said they appreciated working with staff on a building that the City would be proud of. He also
addressed clarifying questions for the BAR.
Commissioners Mann, Martinez, and Sidhu expressed their appreciation for a great project.
There were no public comments.
Chair Simmons closed the public hearing.
There were no deliberations.
Motion
Commissioner Sidhu moved to approve project number L22-0048 based on the findings and
conclusions contained in the staff report dated 9/12/22. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
Director's Report
- Commissioner Martinez followed up on the request he made regarding the possibility of a
field trip to see projects previously approved by the PC. Staff is working on a field trip.
Commissioner Mann inquired about in-person PC meetings. Staff said it is a state
requirement when there is a public hearing that an in-person meeting venue needs to be open
for the public that wish to attend in person. Therefore, hybrid meetings are held when there
is a public hearing, some staff are in person and the PC/BAR are virtual. All staff and
PC/BAR will meet virtually for non-public hearing meetings unless the PC/BAR request to
meet in person. The PC/BAR were informed they could choose to continue meeting virtually
but were asked to notify staff if they plan to attend meeting(s) in person.
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
BAR Public Hearing
9/22/22
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Staff explained that the meeting venue is set up differently than pre-covid, everyone
attending are sitting at tables. The meetings are currently being held at the Justice Center.
Staff reiterated that the PC/BAR have the option to continue joining the hybrid meetings
virtually.
Chair Simmons asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Martinez moved to adjourn and
Commissioner Mann seconded the motion.
Adjourned: 8:03 pm
Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens
PC Secretary
Adopted: 12/8/22
Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov