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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1014 - Process to Recognize Development of Quality Buildings and LandscapingWASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO 1014 CITY OF TUKWILA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SETTING A PROCESS TO RECOGNIZE AND REWARD THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY BUILDINGS AND LANDSCAPING. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wishes to honor those who have made an aesthetic contribution to community development, and WHEREAS, the City appreciates good community design and wishes to publicly recognize and reward examples of outstanding development in Tukwila, and WHEREAS, by giving these awards the City will strengthen Tukwila's identity as a community that cares about its development and its future, and WHEREAS, these awards will instill a sense of pride in Tukwila's growth and development, and WHEREAS, the City hope., to encourage high quality in future develop- ments in Tukwila, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS A process to award the best buildings and landscaping in the City with recognition and thanks shall be adopted Those awards shall be given according to criteria and the process outlined in Attachment A PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this 15th day of September 1986 Approved as to Form Off i G4' of the Ci t At /orney Filed with the City Clerk 9 Passed by the City Council q =8 Duffie, 1 President Attest /Authenticated Maxine Anderson City Clerk INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND CITY OF TUKWILA CITY BUILDING AWARDS ATTACHMENT A The 1980's have found more of the remaining vacant parcels in Tukwila un- dergoing plans for development. Our City is entering a new phase as our last vacant land is filled and earlier developments face redevelopment from warehousing and distribution centers to more intensive uses. Annexations have increased our residential base by a third, and future annexations promise new growth and the possibility of new business districts in Tukwila. As the City shapes its future it is important to recognize those individ- uals and businesses that have contributed outstanding developments to our City. They serve as an example of the high standards that are possible for commercial and residential construction in our community. Awards for our best buildings and landscaping will reward those who have made a positive difference in our community. Incorporated in 1908, Tukwila began as a rural community. The Interurban rail line connected Tukwila to Seattle and cities further south in the valley. Farms covered the valley floor and residences were built on the hillsides abutting the valley. In the mid- 1960's Interstate 5 and the new Southcenter Shopping Mall re- placed some of those farms and homes and began the growth that has resulted in our present size and stature in the region. The retail and commercial centers, warehouses and distribution centers here all contributed to our current status as "Head of the Green River Valley Today over 40,000 people in a day live, work, shop or conduct business in the City. As a shopping and commercial center Tukwila now serves the entire Northwest. PURPOSE In order to recognize and reward quality in Tukwila, awards will be pre- sented to outstanding developments here. This recognition has several purposes: Honor those who have made an aesthetic contribution to community devel- opment. Strengthen Tukwila's identity as a community that cares about its development and its future. CITY OF TUKWILA City Building Awards Install a sense of pride in our growth and development. Attachment A Page 2 Encourage a similar high quality in future developments in our City. PROCESS Awards will be chosen by a five member ad hoc committee appointed by the Mayor. The committee members will include the Community Affairs Committee Chairperson and a member each of the Planning staff, business community, residents and builders /developers. It will be the committee's responsibility to convene, establish a schedule, nominate developments and landscaping, and choose winners. Not every cate- gory must be awarded, and the awards can be given to new or existing build- ings. Though it would be possible to give awards on an annual basis, Tukwila's small size makes an awards process held every three years more appropriate than an annual process. Therefore, awards shall be given in 1986, 1989 and every three years for as long as interest in the award remains high. Four categories of developments will be given awards: Commercial /industrial buildings Residential buildings Landscaping design (commercial or residential) Building of the year The awards shall be based on the following criteria. A. Visual Impact Positive emotional response. First impression pleasing Visually interesting B. Architecture Coherent, distinctive style. Good proportions, scale. Respect for surroundings, views. Setting, building design complimentary, harmonious CITY OF TUKWILA Attachment A City Building Awards Page 3 C. Quality Workmanship of construction Lasting design and form Attention to details D. Originality Special features art, parking, accessibility, plantings, materials or energy use. E. Landscaping Attractive, visually pleasing Site characteristics are enhanced Forms are defined, i.e., water, rolling ground, enclosures Arrangement, use of complimentary materials Coherent, unity of area Distinctive design Awards will be presented by the Mayor at a specially designated Council meeting during the second quarter of the year. Where it is appropriate, a proclamation and plaque will be presented to the building owners, who shall be the award recipients.