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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2012-09-04 PUBLIC HEARING - SOUND TRANSIT - COMPLETE PACKETtukwila station permanent improvements application unclassified use permit L12-002 design review approval l12-003 city council public hearing p 4 17 ANIMMM i i L I A zm Staff Report to the Tukwila City Council Unclassified Use Permit and Design Review Prepared 23 August 2012 Hearing Date: Tuesday, 4 September 2012 File Number: L12 Unclassified Use Permit L 12 -003 Design Review Associated Permits: L09 -040 Special Permission Parking Supply L10 -035 Special Permission —Sensitive Areas Applicant: Sound Transit .him H(wgerton, Algi .Iack Pace, Director Request: Construct permanent commuter rail station improvements, including station platforms, shelters, stairs, ramps, landscaping, parking, bus and bicycle facilities, signage, utilities, lighting, and public art. Location: Tax Parcel Numbers: Comprehensive Plan Designation Zoning District 7301 Longacres Way 0005800020;2523049087 Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Environmental Review: Sound Transit prepared an environmental assessment (EA) to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act. Sound Transit, January 2009) That EA also served as an addendum to the SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non significance issued in 1998 for the Tacoma to Seattle Commuter Rail analysis. (FTA and Sound Transit, June 1998) Public Notice: Notice of Application was posted on site and mailed to surrounding property owners, tenants, and agencies with jurisdiction on March 7, 2012. A public information meeting was held on site on March 13, 2012. Notice of Public Hearing was: h 0O :Southccntcr Boulevard, :Suite —100 Tillorda, it'cashinaton 98188 Plhone 200-431-30'0 Fax: 200- 431 -300; Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review Posted on site, mailed to surrounding property owners, agencies with jurisdiction and parties of record on August 20, 2012. Posted on the City's web site on August 20, 2012. Published in the Seattle Times on August 20, 2012. Public Comment: Continents received are contained in Attachment C. The issues identified in writing are surface water drainage; weather protection, bicycle access between station and surrounding area, and distance to pedestrian underpass and availability of access to the station. Recommendation: L12 -002- Unclassified Use Permit Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the findings and conclusions of the Staff Report and: Approve the continued operation of the existing temporary facility through completion of these proposed permanent improvements, Approve the proposed Zoning Code setback and landscape perimeter modifications discussed under findings and conclusions, and Approve the proposed permit application subject to the following conditions: UUP 1. In order to meet criterion 42 and 46, that is, to not be injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity, Sound Transit shall: Comply with the NEPA/SEPA proposed mitigation commitments identified in Attachment F. Prior to issuance of any site work permits, Sound Transit shall submit a written report documenting compliance, and Prepare a planting plan of native vegetation to be used in any areas of disturbance on the south parcel in order to stabilize the soils and prevents erosion. UUP 2. In order to meet criterion 43, that is, to meet development standards that are required, Sound Transit shall meet minimum street illumination levels on Longacres Way between BNSF and the Interurban Trail per City of Tukwila Design Guidelines and Design and Constrictions Standards, TMC 18.52.065, and meet minimum illumination levels for the path and driveway on the southern parcel per Sound Transit Design Standards and Guidelines: Sounder and ST Express Passenger Facilities. UUP 4. In order to meet criterion 45, that is, to comply with Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies 103.4, 13.4, and 13.4. 13 and Sound Transit Guideline Sound Transit shall expand the informational signage on site to assist customers in orienting themselves to the Urban Center and transportation options, such as the regional and local non- motorized trails, relevant bus routes, Sea -Tac airport, arterial system and significant commercial services and activity Page 12 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review centers. A prototype of the proposed signage shall be submitted to the DCD Director for approval prior to any Tukwila Sign permit issuance for the site. UUP 5. In order to meet criterion 45, that is, to comply with Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan Policies 103.4, 13.4.12, 13.4.13, 15.2.4, Sound Transit Executive Director shall provide a letter to the City of Tukwila agreeing to financially support the cost of engineering design for the UP crossing permit application, up to a maximum of $20,000 dollars, prior to any construction permit issuance for permanent Station improvements. UUP 6. In order to meet criterion 45, that is, to comply with Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies 1.9, and 10. 1.2 and 13.4.13, Sound Transit shall identify potential locations and make utility accommodations for frrture concessionaires. Recommendation: L12 -003 Design Review Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the findings and conclusions of the Staff Report and approve the design of the project subject to the following conditions, which are numerically shown on Attachment L. DR 1. In order to meet criterion 41, that is, to accomplish a desirable transition with streetscape and adequate pedestrian movement, Sound Transit shall modify the sidewalk on Longacres Way by: Leaving the sidewalk at the same elevation from the first curb cut through the last, Providing a planted curb edge and pedestrian scaled lighting along the entire Longacres Way frontage, Providing a consistent width of a minirnum of 12 feet and a contrasting paving pattern from the vehicular way. DR 2. In order to meet criterion 41, that is, to allow for adequate pedestrian movement and criterion 42 to achieve compatibility between pedestrian and vehicular circulation in terms of safety and convenience, and per Sound Transit Design Standards and Guidelines 3.2.1., Sound Transit shall provide a minimum clearance width of seven feet two inches within the bus zone on both sides of the transit shelter and vary the placement of the enclosures DR 3. In order to meet criterion 43, that is, landscape treatment that strengthens important axes and screens places that tend to be unsightly, Sound Transit shall strengthen the landscape design and use of columnar trees by reducing the spacing of the perimeter trees to a maximum of 15 feet. DR 4. In order to meet criterion 43, that is, to provide walks with an inviting and stable appearance, Sound Transit shall provide details and plans for the pathway connection with Strander Boulevard that shows a walkway grade that meets Page 13 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review ADA guidelines. Additionally if walls are used on both sides of the path, then one of the walls may be no taller than three feet. DR 5. In order to meet criterion 43 and 45, that is, to enhance the landscape with lighting that is compatible in terms of design, scale, and placement, Sound Transit shall modify the placement of the light fixtures or the method of illumination along the east berm subject to approval of DCD Director prior to permit issuance. DR 6. In order to meet criterion 45, that is, lighting that meets the guidelines applicable to the building and site, Sound Transit shall replace the illumination wood poles along the Strander Boulevard driveway with those fixtures presented in Attachment I, which is consistent with the lighting along the circulation drive in the north parcel of the project. DR. 7. In order to meet criterion 45, that is, to avoid monotony and to use a variety of detail to provide visual interest, Sound Transit shall enhance the quality and visual interest of the BNSF pedestrian underpass by modifying the materials along the concrete wall and using those that are in keeping with the material palette of the project, subject to approval by the DCD Director prior to permit issuance. DR 8 In order to meet criterion 46, that is, to comply with Comprehensive Plan Policy 10.23, Sound Transit shall add five foot wide bicycle lanes along the north and south sides of Longacres Way from the Interurban Trail to BNSF, using sharrows under the UP Bridge. Coordinate with the City of Renton by identifying and marking the bicycle path of travel from Strander Boulevard and meeting minimum width guidelines. Page 14 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review Staff: Moira Carr Bradshaw Attachments: A. Aerial vicinity map of subject site B. Overall project site /location C. Public Comments D. Notice of Decisions: Parking Sensitive Area Special Permission E. Letter from Tukwila to Sound Transit regarding redesign of station to north. (July 2011) F. Sound Transit proposed NEPA/SEPA mitigation commitments G. Sound Transit Unclassified Use and Design Review Criteria Responses H. Aerial Perspectives, Site Plans and Elevations, Overall Site View from NW Overall Site View from NE Site Plan Platform Plan Ticketing and Bike Plans Elevations Platform Sections Typical Platform Shelter Transit Shelter Ancillary Building Pedestrian Underpass Plan and Section Underpass View from NE Underpass Section L Light Fixtures J. Station Signage samples K. Union Pacific Pedestrian Tunnel L. Site Plan with recommended Design Review conditions M. Color and Materials Board (available at the DCD and at the public hearing) Page 15 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review Findings Conclusions Background Tukwila Station, as a regional transportation facility, is defined by Washington State as an "essential public facility" (EPF) (Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 365- 196 550(1) (d) (iii) (c). Because cities are not regional decision making bodies under the Growth Management statute, a city's role is limited to providing information to the regional body, commenting on alternatives under consideration, or expressing local preferences in their comprehensive plans. ,S'iting of essential public facilities Limitation on liabi&17 (R( 36.70A. 200.) "(1) The c•onipreheiisiVe plan of each c•owitn acid c•itn that is plaiming wider the Groirth 111aiiageiriew Statute (R( 36. 'Q41 0-10) shall hichrde a process for• ideiito,ing aril siting essential Imblic• Essential Imblic• iru•Itfcle those facilities that are ttpically difficult to site, such as airports, state echicatioii ,facilities aiulstate or regioial trai tvI)ortatioi i facilities as clefirrecl hi the Washirigt(ni Stateiride Traiisportatioii Plaiviitig Chapter (R( 4" 06.140.) state aiid local c•orrec•tioiial facilities, solid iraste harulling facilities, acrd ilil)atierit facilities hichrdn ?g substai ?ce abase facilities, iriewal health facilities, group holnes, wid secure cominimiti trarisitiori facilities... "(5) No local c•onipreheiisiVe plan or deivlopnieiit regiilatioii niai prec•hide the siting (f essei ?teal public facilities. Review Process The Unclassified Use section of the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) District Chapter of the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC 18.28.050) lists essential public facilities as Unclassified Uses in the TUC zone. The current facility is operating under an existing Unclassified Use Permit. The proposed permanent improvements require review and a decision on a new Unclassified Use Permit in order to continue the use of the site as a commuter rail (and interregional passenger) facility. Further, due to the size and location of the facility, a Design Review approval by the City's Board of Architectural Review (Planning Commission) is required for this project. (TMC 18.28.070) However, per Consolidation of Permit Applications (TMC 18.104.030,) applicants have the right to request that all permit applications related to a single project be processed as a consolidated permit application. Sound Transit requests that the Unclassified Use Permit and Design Review applications be consolidated with one hearing. Related Administrative Decisions Background Page 16 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Because there are no adopted standards for the minimum required number of parking stalls for a commuter rail station, the City of Tukwila Community Development Director administratively approved under a Type 2 process, the 390 permanent parking stalls with 40 of those stalls designated for long term use by Amtrak customers. According to Sound Transit analysis, this number will meet 100% vehicular demand for the Tukwila Station through year 2030, which is the forecast year for the parking analysis. The City of Tukwila also administratively approved under a separate Type 2 decision, the filling of two wetlands on the Sound Transit site in exchange for the purchase of mitigation credits from the Springbrook Wetland Mitigation Bank. Attachment D is the Notices of Decision, which contain the conditions for these two decisions. History of use The Tukwila Sounder Commuter Rail Station has been operating with temporary facilities since 2001, which was shortly after the inception of the commuter rail service. (File Numbers: L99 -0042 Unclassified Use Permit, L07 -065 Unclassified Use Permit.) Due to the critical locational issue of the UP, tracks and the length of negotiations with UP, the Tukwila City Council initially approved the temporary commuter rail facilities on November 27, 2000 (with a subsequent 2004 through 2007 extension) of the Unclassified Use Permit. A second unclassified use application was reviewed in 2007 and the City Council approved for a second time the operation of the temporary use through December 31, 2012. The temporary facilities are primarily on leased Boeing property in the City of Renton and consist of a 212 stall parking lot, an informal parking area to the north of the formal temporary lot where 30 -50 cars are typically parked, the station platforms, access ramps and stairs, a security structure, port -a- potty, ticketing shelter, bicycle lockers, bus circulation improvements and shelters. Sound Transit plans for the Tukwila Station have been intermingled with the Strander Boulevard Extension project, which is financially and physically influenced by the existence and location of the Union Pacific (UP) railroad and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad. For close to a decade, the Cities of Renton and Tukwila negotiated with UP Railroad Company to relocate their main track in this area to the land adjacent to the BNSF tracks. In 2010, a definitive communication from Union Pacific was received that removed the UP relocation option from Strander Boulevard improvement plans. Subsequently, the Cities of Renton and Tukwila are moving ahead with the Strander Boulevard extension project with the tracks as they are currently configured. Background Page 17 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review A decision was made in 2010 by Sound Transit to redesign the station layout from the design that had been developed for the potential colocation of the UP and BNSF tracks. Attachment E documents the rational. The original design proposed platforms more centrally located between Strander Boulevard and Longacres Way with a significant portion of the site devoted to above ground surface water detention. The subject proposal shows a platform just south of Longacres Way, surface water detention in underground vaults and the majority of the site's improvements on Sound Transit's north lot. Operational Use The current number of Sounder Trains providing service between Seattle and Tacoma is nine northbound and nine southbound. Future urowth A service implementation plan is produced annually by Sound Transit. Within the draft 2012 Service Implementation Plan (Sound Transit, 2012) is the following summary: 2012 Sounder South Line extended from Tacoma to South Tacoma and Lakewood. 2013 Startup of Metro Rapid Ride Line F (Renton- Burien) One additional Sounder round trip added between Lakewood and Seattle. 2016 Two additional round trips added on the Sounder South Line. In addition to the increase in service, access improvements are being made at the existing stations, which could affect overall ridership. On the Lakewood Tacoma Seattle line, the ST2 Plan includes access improvements for commuter rail and bus riders at the Kent, Auburn, Sumner, and Puyallup, Tacoma Dome, South Tacoma, and Lakewood stations. According to Sound Transit's 2012 Implementation Plan, the agency believes that Sounder ridership will grow to fill existing excess capacity and as additional service is implemented, that by 2017 ridership will be 3.4 million annual boardings. 2010 actual boardings were approximately 2.4 million. Ridership estimates are revised each year by Sound Transit based on four factors: Projected operational train hours Department of Energy forecasted ffiel prices Forecasted employment rates Forecasted out of pocket fares The Tukwila facility also serves the Amtrak Cascades service, which provides a high speed northwest regional rail service between Eugene, Oregon and Vancouver, B.C., and is a Background Page 18 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review cooperative venture between the Washington State Department of Transportation and Amtrak. Daily, there are four northbound and four southbound stops in Tukwila, starting at 7:44 a.m. and ending at 9:17 p.m. Other Puget Sound stops include Olympia, Tacoma, Tukwila, Seattle, Edmonds, and Everett. Vicinity /Site Description Site Information The subject site consists of two parcels that are separated by a 30 foot wide Seattle Public Utilities parcel that encompasses the Cedar River Water pipeline. The north parcel is 7 acres and the south parcel is 3.7 acres. Each parcel measures approximately 300 feet in width. (Attachment A) The site is relatively flat between two railroad tracks that are on top of berms that are approximately 10 -12 feet above the surrounding valley floor. The site is generally located between Longacres Way, Strander Boulevard right of way, and the two railroad berms. The Sounder and Amtrak operate on BNSF tracks. The jurisdictional boundary between the Cities of Renton and Tukwila is on the eastern property line of the BNSF right of way. (Attachment B) The north property line is the centerline of Longacres Way, a private access easement, and the south property line is the Strander right of way. The subject site was historically used as overflow parking for Longacres Racetrack and Longacres Way provided the primary customer access to the Racetrack. Surroundinu Land Use To the east of BNSF, in the City of Renton, is the 205 -acre Longacres Office Park that the Boeing Company purchased in 1990. Among the tenants in this office park are 64 acres serving as headquarters for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, which has a branch building here. Vacant land exists with the intent that it will be developed into additional office /commercial space. To the north, the City of Tukwila and Maestro properties own vacant properties, both of which are fenced, preventing vehicular access. City approval was given for a 294 unit mixed use condominium development to the north. To the south of Sound Transit property is Strander Boulevard right of way, street improvements and sensitive areas. To the west of UP are businesses such as a number of large hotels, a food catering company, limousine service, dental office, the 100 foot wide Puget Sound Energy transmission corridor, and the regional, 12 foot wide, Interurban pedestrian and bicycle Trail. Topography The site is within the Springbrook drainage basin. Although visually flat, the site slopes slightly downwards from south to north. Background Page 19 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Vegetation There are swaths of cottonwood trees and some linear wetlands along the toe of the railroad embankments. The site was filled at some point(s) in the past. Access The public right of way for Longacres Way terminates at Nelsen Place. Primary access to the project site is via a shared private access easement that is an extension of the public street. Right of way for the future extension of Strander Boulevard borders the Sound Transit site on the south. The City of Renton is currently building the BNSF underpass that will allow a two lane driveway into the site from the east within the Strander Boulevard right of way. The station site was included in the annual nationwide pedestrian and bicycle count for the week of September 28, 2012 and scored the highest number of bicyclists and pedestrians of the six Tukwila survey sites. For both the 6:30 -8:30 a.m. and 4 6 p.m. periods there were 160 pedestrians, 97 bicyclists, and one skateboarder. The destination of some of the people who were counted did not arrive or depart in buses or cars and therefore not Sounder customers. Pedestrian Sidewalks and trails exist along most of the streets in the area. In addition to sidewalks along the streets, there are a number of shared use paths or trails within the vicinity. A trail extends from the temporary station site to the Boeing buildings to the east of the station, which also connects with the Springbrook Creek Trail. Within Tukwila, the Interurban Trail and further away, the Green River Trail extend north south through the valley. The exceptions to available sidewalks within 1 mile are: on the east side of West Valley Highway over the Seattle Water Line, on the north side of Longacres Way, and along Nelsen Place. Bicvcle In addition to the Interurban and Green River Trails mentioned above, within Renton, bicycle lanes extend along Monster Road, SW 16 Street to Oakesdale Avenue, and down Oakesdale and onto SW 27 Street (the extension of Strander Boulevard) The Springbrook Trail, is a north south trail that extends from about SW 7 th Street to about SW 39th Street in Renton. Buses King County Metro serves the Sounder Station with three routes. Bus routel40 travels between the Burien Transit Center and the Renton Transit Center and the South Renton Park and Ride, generally every 15 -30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. with reduced weekend service. This route is scheduled to convert into Bus Rapid Transit (Rapid Ride) with service every 10 -15 minutes) Background Page 110 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review RapidRide Line proposed routing and stops RapidRide F Line RapidRide F lime extension Proposed station 0 Proposed Stop Other Metre transit service Sounder commuter rail line Link light rad line Bus routel 10 travels between Paccar and henworth in North Renton and the Tukwila Sounder Station and operates during the peak weekday hours it has four nuns in the morning and six in the afternoon. It also serves the FAA, Renton Transit Center and the Renton Boeing offices. Bus route 154 travels between the Tukwila Sounder Station and the Federal Center South using Interurban Avenue and East Marginal Way. It travels north in the a.m. and reverses its route and travels south in the p.m. Among the large employers, it serves Group Health and Metro South Base. It meets four Sounder trains in the a.m. and delivers customers for four trains in the p.m. Vehicular The majority of vehicles arrive from West Valley Highway, using Longacres Way or S. 156th Street and Nelsen Place. Because of the parking availability on paved areas within the Boeing property, motorists can currently access the station via SW 16 Street from the north. Boeing restricts vehicular and bus access to their property, effectively making Longacres Way a dead end street. There is a gate that is locked by the Boeing Company during the middle of the day but that they open during the a.m. and p.m. commute. When the gate is open, Metro Routes 140 and 110 use the Boeing property to travel into Renton, Background Page 111 l t r c t 59s S2nd t I Renton Transit Center s aiu BURIEN J Buries TUKWILA SW dih 5P SW 159th St Transit sip South Center c' Renton Srstlh RENTC3N Tukwila p a o Q Tukwila international stun r Station axle.. a Boulevard Star on BaAP Bid N a" SEATAG s7 AIRPORT RapidRide F Line RapidRide F lime extension Proposed station 0 Proposed Stop Other Metre transit service Sounder commuter rail line Link light rad line Bus routel 10 travels between Paccar and henworth in North Renton and the Tukwila Sounder Station and operates during the peak weekday hours it has four nuns in the morning and six in the afternoon. It also serves the FAA, Renton Transit Center and the Renton Boeing offices. Bus route 154 travels between the Tukwila Sounder Station and the Federal Center South using Interurban Avenue and East Marginal Way. It travels north in the a.m. and reverses its route and travels south in the p.m. Among the large employers, it serves Group Health and Metro South Base. It meets four Sounder trains in the a.m. and delivers customers for four trains in the p.m. Vehicular The majority of vehicles arrive from West Valley Highway, using Longacres Way or S. 156th Street and Nelsen Place. Because of the parking availability on paved areas within the Boeing property, motorists can currently access the station via SW 16 Street from the north. Boeing restricts vehicular and bus access to their property, effectively making Longacres Way a dead end street. There is a gate that is locked by the Boeing Company during the middle of the day but that they open during the a.m. and p.m. commute. When the gate is open, Metro Routes 140 and 110 use the Boeing property to travel into Renton, Background Page 111 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review when the gate is closed, Route 140 (which is the only all day service) follows W. Valley Highway and Grady Way. The availability of the Strander Boulevard driveway connecting Renton with the station facilities will modify the traffic pattern for buses and cars. Metro's plan is to use the Strander driveway when it is completed, for Routes 110 and 140. Environmental Review In 1998, an Environmental Assessment was completed for the Seattle to Tacoma commuter rail system and included an analysis of the station locations. The Assessment was done in compliance with both the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA. In 2009, a more detailed Environmental Assessment was prepared for the Tukwila Station that considered the impacts associated with the project that was designed to accommodate the relocation of the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks, adjacent to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks and a platform location and associated site improvements that were equidistant between the Strander Boulevard Extension and Longacres Way. This subsequent analysis was issued as an addendum to the previous NEPA Notice of Adoption and SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non significance. In 2010, after it was agreed that UP would not be willing to relocate their tracks, the cities of Tukwila and Renton began a redesign of the Strander Boulevard extension. Subsequent to the Strander Boulevard extension redesign decision, Sound Transit modified their proposed Tukwila station plans by proposing a design that has an underground storm water system, parking, and transit area concentrated on the north parcel and the approximate location of the current platform. The existing environmental documents are being used since significant adverse environmental impacts are covered by the range of alternatives and impacts analyzed in the existing environmental documents and there is no new information indicating the redesigned station to have probable significant adverse environmental impacts. The list of mitigation commitments in the 2009 Mitigated Determination of Non significance are in Attachment F and where appropriate, listed as a recommended condition for this Unclassified Use Permit. Interagency Coordination A portion of the station's improvements will be within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Renton. Attachment B shows the city limits between Tukwila and Renton. In order to provide for an orderly and streamlined review of the project, an interlocal agreement was executed between the cities that give permitting and inspection authority to the City of Tukwila. Background Page 112 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review Report organization This staff report has been divided into two sections. The first section covers the Unclassified Use Permit; the second covers the Design Review decision. Staffs conclusions and recommendations follow each section. Background Page 113 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Section One Unclassified Use Permit An unclassified use means that it is unusual, large scale, unique or a special type of land use that requires special review of its impacts on the community and land uses in the vicinity, rather than be permitted in any specific district within the City without any land use review. The requirements for front, rear and side yards, landscaping and height, applicable to the underlying zone in which the use is proposed, shall prevail unless specific modifications are required in granting the Unclassified Use Permit. (Unclassified Use Permits Chapter, Area and Dimensional Requirements Section, TMC 18.66.030) Decision Criteria Unclassified Use The City Council shall be guided by the following specific criteria in granting an Unclassified Use Permit. (Criteria Section, TMC 18.66.060) The criteria are numerically arranged below in bold. The applicant has submitted responses to the applicable Unclassified Use Permit criteria that are contained in Attachment G. 1. Where appropriate and feasible all facilities shall be undergrounded. The commuter rail and interregional rail service use existing freight tracks owned by BNSF that are above ground on a berm. The system extends above ground from Tacoma to Everett. 2. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity The improvements in the vicinity are diverse. Regional distribution pipelines for water and jet fuel bisect the site. A cellular tower, overhead electrical transmission lines, and an electrical cable station, along with class A office space, multi -story international hotel chains, regional recreational trail, and a variety of businesses and vacant property are within the immediate vicinity of the project site. The commuter and interregional rail service use the existing BNSF freight lines. The UP rail lines parallel the BNSF tracks and are approximately 300 feet west. The use of the site as a train stop, with associated multi -modal facilities, provides a service for the offices and hotel companies as well as local residents. Tukwila is the second highest destination on the Sounder system, that is, more people get off at the Tukwila Station than any Station other than Seattle. There are no fumes, vibrations, or off -site impacts other than the noise from the train and its horn and the vehicular and bus traffic using the station facilities. The volume of pedestrians and bicyclists do not appear to be sufficiently large enough to have an impact on improvements in the vicinity. Unclassified Use Permit Page 114 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Sound Transit proposed conditions to mitigate the constriction impacts for the permanent facility are provided in the SEPA/NEPA environmental review, which are in Attachment F. The southern parcel is proposed to be developed with only a two lane vehicular driveway without curbs and a six foot wide pedestrian path. All of the Station improvements, except for these two features, are located on the north parcel. The plans do not show any proposed replanting where there may be disturbance. 3. The proposed use shall meet or exceed the same standards for parking, landscaping, yards and other development regulations that are required in the district it will occupy. Setbacks (Basic Develobment Standards TMC 18.28.080) 15 foot front yard and 10 foot side yards are required in the Tukwila Urban Center district. The platforms, stairs, shelters, and bike locker facilities are built over the BNSF and Sound Transit property line and must be built over the property lilies in order to provide access to the rail service. Heiuht (Basic Develobment Standards TMC 18.28.080) The TUC district has a height limit of 115 feet, which the project strictures do not exceed. Perimeter Landscaninu (Reauirements by Zone District TMC 18.52.030) Sound Transit owns two parcels. Except for the driveway and pedestrian asphalt trail to the Strander Boulevard street improvements, all facilities and improvements are on the northernmost lot. There is one front yard along Longacres Way and 15 feet of front yard Type 1 landscaping is required and provided. No side or rear yard landscaping is required. Development of the south parcel is minimal. A driveway and a separate six foot wide path that connects the Strander Boulevard improvements being constricted underneath the BNSF to all of the Station improvements, which are on the north parcel. Parkin- Tukwila has no adopted standard for the number of parking spaces for commuter and interregional rail facilities. In lieu of an adopted standard, a discretionary review process is required. Sound Transit applied for approval for 390 parking stalls, which was approved subject to the conditions contained in Attachment D. Interior Parkinu Lot Landscabinu (TMC 18.52.035(3 -4) Unclassified Use Permit Page 115 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review A 19911 ?11911.1199 (?f15 Square feet of lam &a1)ing 1S required ol? site fin each parking Stall wid: a. Literior lam &ape islalids shall be distributed to bleak 9rp expalises of paiing. Lamisc•aped areas shall be placed at the ends of each ulterior r•oir hi the parking area, frith lio stall Inore than 10 stalls or 100 feet fronn a landscape area. b. The mir9il911m9 si.:e for ulteriorparking lotpla19ting islamis is 100 Nquare feet. c. plat ing 1Slaiids Shall be a IMII ?1191uln of 6 feet hi al ?I' dlrectloli wid gel ?erallV the length of the adfac•e99t parking space. d. Raised curbs or curb stops shall be used arowid the lam,&ape islalids to prel platy material front being stl•91c•k bi automobiles. The 15 square foot per stall standard means that a total of 5,850 feet of landscaping is required on site. The site meets the minirnum planting area in addition to the specific interior parking lot standards noted above. Individual landscape islands are located between every 10 stalls or less. Each island is 6 feet by 38 feet or 228 square feet. The center planting islands between the parked cars are four feet in width and the length of the adjacent parking stalls. All plant material is surrounded by curbing. e. A mi99im9m9 of o99e eivrgree99 or dec•id91o11s tree is required per lamisc•ape islalul, with the remaining area to col ?talli a comb11 ?atlol? of Shrubs, lll'll ?g growidcoi wid mulch. The minimum of one tree is located in each island with the remaining area covered by shrubs and or groundcover. Liulhtinu (TMC 18.52 City Code states that parking and loading areas shall include lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting standards shall be in scale with the height and use of the associated stricture. Any illumination, including security lighting, shall be directed away from adjoining properties and public rights -of -way. Attachment I contains pictures of the types of light fixtures proposed for the project. The majority of the fixtures are downlights. The parking and loading areas are illuminated with typical parking lot lights mounted on 30 and 25 foot high poles. The footcandle for these areas ranges from a low of .3 to 3.0 directly under the pole and light fixture. A 14 foot tall pole with attached light fixture is proposed for the pedestrian plaza and ramps. Lighting on the platforms includes poles, shelter lighting, and a unique stricture, which resembles the outline of the shelters, to which lights are attached to the ends of the arms. Uplights are located within the shelters, under the roof over the western stairs and under the BNSF trestle. Unclassified Use Permit Page 116 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Light level calculations do not show off -site spillover as most lights are directed either down or are uplights within a stricture. The access driveway from Strander Boulevard is proposed to be lit with wood poles and cobra head lights. No lights are shown for the pedestrian path that diverges from the Strander driveway and light calculations have not been submitted for this area. Longacres Way does not currently meet minimum adopted illumination levels. The applicant's proposal does not address the required illumination level for their property east of the UP berm. Recvclinu Storaue Snace for Non Residential Uses and Desiun of Collection Points for Garbaue and Recvclinu Containers (TMC 18.52.080 18.52.090) There will be no trash collection or contract with a waste hauler for the site. The small ancillary building that houses the office for the Station Agent, the private restroom, and the trash receptacles for the station customers will be serviced by Sound Transit on a regular basis, similar to all their stations. Siunaue A sign permit must be obtained for the installation of any sign discernible from any adjacent premise or public right of way. Visibility from Strander Boulevard will be limited because the street will be approximately 10 feet below the level of Sound Transit's property, the railroad berms limit discernibility from properties to the east and west, therefore Longacres Way and the property to its north are the remaining sites where discernibility would be an issue. (Railroad passengers are considered to be exempt.) Staff segregates the proposed signage into two types of signs: Station Sigliage that is any sign that identifies the name of the Station, and Directional Sigiiage that is any sign that directs users to the correct location on site for parking, transit use, bicycle parking, platform access, and off -site support services and amenities. S'tatioi? S'igi ?age There are two Sound Transit A2.0 signs proposed and one Amtrak monument sign proposed for the site. (Attachment J) The site is allowed two monument signs per the Permanent Free Standing Signage in Commercial /Industrial Zones Section of the Sign Code (TMC 19.20.040(2)) The third monument sign proposed on the site is located in the middle of the site, approximately 600 hundred feet or about two blocks from either Longacres Way and Strander Boulevard. It may not be discernible and therefore may be allowed. Unclassified Use Permit Page 117 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review The Amtrak sign is one that is standard for all Amtrak unmanned stations, is 43 square feet in area, and is proposed to be six feet in height. The Sound Transit monument sign is 17.5 feet tall and contains blades extending from a single pole. A monument sign for this site would typically be limited to seven feet in height and 100 square feet in total area, however, essential public facilities qualify for the Master Sign Program, which allows exceptions to the sign standards for height and size. Modifications to the sign base of A2.0 will be required in order for it to meet the parameters of the Master Sign Program. There are three station "building mounted" identification (B3.1) signs (Attachment J) two at the bus zone, and one to the west stairway. Multiple B3. Is are mounted on the platform level. The sign area for these signs is 8.4 square feet. Due to their size and location, sign content is assumed to not be discernible. Directioiurl ,Sigliage The proposed number of directional signs at the Station site is approximately 150. Most of these signs will not be discernible from off premise, that is, the sign may be visible, but due to its size, its message will not. The Tukwila Sign Code limits the number of directional signs at a typical business site to four or up to eight signs with approval through the Master Sign Program. The Code (Exceptions- Sign Permits Not Required (TMC 19. 1- also exempts permitting of signage that is regulated by the national Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) whether on private or public property. There are many directional signs located on Sound Transit's property that direct bus, vehicular, bicyclist and pedestrian traffic that are governed by the MUTCD. 4. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses. The BNSF is currently a freight and passenger rail corridor and no change is proposed for that use. The dominant characteristic of the Sound Transit site will be the bus and vehicular circulation roads and the transfer zone and the park and ride lot. Large expanses of parking and bus circulation will be the dominant characteristics of the site. The immediate sites are the vacant property to the north, which was a proposed multi family development with a small amount of ground floor retail. Sound Transit owns the parcel south of the 30 foot wide City of Seattle water line parcel and north of the Strander Boulevard right of way, which will be a street that is depressed below the adjacent railroads and properties. (Attachment A) Sound Transit has not indicated any plans for the parcel except for the potential to provide area for additional parking. The southern parcel is proposed for development with a driveway and a pedestrian path. The southern parcel contains a number of constraints: one, there are overhead power lines that cross from east to west over the site, two, Puget Sound Energy's Nelsen cable station Unclassified Use Permit Page 118 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review extends about 120 feet into the parcel resulting in an irregular site, three, the driveway up from Strander Boulevard bisects the middle of the parcel. To the south of the Strander Boulevard extension are sensitive areas and utilities. Uses beyond the immediate vicinity and on to the west and east of the railroad berms are small and large commercial and office uses with landscaping and surface parking surrounding the buildings. 5. The proposed development shall to the maximum extent feasible be consistent with and promote the goals, objective and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan and applicable adopted area plans. The following Comprehensive Plan goals and policies are relevant to the request. C Image Elelnew Goal 1.9 Ara economically stl•orag Tirkirila Nr•bara C'erater•, irith a distiru•t image aml character, of bola architectural f or'ln drat pr of Ides f or' al? 11 ?tel ?siiv 1ni tune of Ilses along frith access to tr•arlsit, public amenities, aml civic facilities. The architectural improvements, such as the roofed western stairway, the shelters, and the ancillary building, can be described as modern in style, with materials such as steel, aluminum, glass, tile, and concrete. The site is horizontally laid out with a vehicular and landscape focus. (Attachment L) Significant area is given to the bus zone, the drop- off/pick- up zone, and the surface parking lot for 390 cars. (Attachment H) Landscape area is interspersed around the site with some of the planting area fiinctioning as qualitative treatment areas for surface water. Taakirila (lr•bara C'elater• Element Police 10.1.2 Public private hwestmew shall facilitate wid elicourage overall groirth ire the Taakirila Nr•bara C'erater•. Under Sound Move, the first voter approved regional transit plan, $16.4 million was allocated for the Tukwila Station. Those fiends were expended in acquisition of the property and the temporary station. With passage of ST2, $34.7 million was allocated for Tukwila Station improvements. The investment in the station and the choice of the site for the Rapid Ride F line demonstrates the regional commitment to transit support for this area. The site is not a visible element within the City's Center and is accessible to the Center from one two lane local access street. Additional access is being provided to Renton from the driveway off the Strander Boulevard Extension. Emergency access from West Valley Highway is proposed. Tukwila Fire and Police personnel will have a secondary means of access to the station site from a surface crossing of the UP from the west, in the Strander Boulevard right of way. At some point in the Unclassified Use Permit Page 119 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review frrture, this access will connect with the Strander Boulevard improvements currently under construction from SW 27 Street in Renton, under the BNSF and into the Station site from the east. Tirkii tTi•baii C Elelrieiit Police 10.?.3 Site Del Create reglilatioils aml clesigri glliclelirles to r•eslllt hi high quality Site a wid col ?tribute to the creatioii of hospitable pedestriaii erlhirolinierits throligh the rise of site clesigri techriiglies that n1al hichicle but iiot be limited to: Iritegratioii c?f architectural, site design, aml landscape elerilerits; The coekisteiice of 1rlotor l'ehicle, traiiSit Serl'lce, wid pedestrial? traffic'; In?plenleiitiiigl)hl aml natural elenlerits that eiiharu•e all area's ol'erall aesthetic, hicl cling Street oriel ?tatioii. Three roadway cuts are proposed along the length of Longacres Way frontage between the UP and the BNSF berms. The widths of the roads that pedestrians must cross are about 34 feet each. The design team has depressed the Longacres Way sidewalk between the western access drive and the bus zone entrance because the distance is approximately 30 feet. The Drop- off /Pick -up Zone is elevated such that it also serves a dual purpose as a pedestrian zone. Bollards separate the cars from the bus zone and plaza area. The expected pedestrian path of travel will be through this area. Customers exiting the west platform will walls through this area when heading to the Bus Zone and customers exiting the east platform will walls through this area when heading to their cars. The pavement will be a special stamp that creates more interest and scale for the pedestrian and acts to visually cue drivers that they are circulating in a dual use space. (Attachment H) The "Art Zone" is an area where Sound Transit's public art is concentrated. The commissioned artist has designed a landscape plan and specified architectural treatment and embellishments on the north side of the Ancillary buildings. This area is situated on the site where it will be a visual focal point for customers exiting the east platform and traveling to the bus, drop T off /pick T up, and parking zones. The Plaza, which is the area north of the drop off /pick up zone and east of the bus zone and west of the ticketing and bike zone, is approximately 150 feet by 80 feet. There is an informational sign kiosk just west of the ticket vending machine. (Attachment H) Tiikirila Nrbaii ('eiiter Elelilerit Goal 10.3 A balm ?ced traiisl)ortatioii iienrork that colrlphlrlews the TtV ICU ?d 11se al ?d design policies acid prol'ides access for all traiisportatioii modes to, from, wid irithiii the cel ?ter. The improvements to the site include non- motorized and motorized access from the southeast and the northwest. For vehicular access, there will be Longacres Way and for Unclassified Use Permit Page 120 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Tukwila Fire and Police, a secondary emergency access from West Valley Highway over the private UP crossing at Strander Boulevard. One public access from SW 27 Street in Renton will be available into the station parking lot. It appears that an emergency access point from the southeast in Renton will also be available to the east platform. (Attachment B) Sound Transit's southeast access improvement is a paved driveway that varies in width from 26 to 36 feet. Detached and in a more direct path is a six foot wide asphalt shared use path for non motorized users. The northwest point of access, that is, along Longacres Way, includes a 6 12 foot wide sidewalk with some points of landscaped curb side amenity. A two way, 34 foot wide curb cut allows all vehicles and buses access to and through the site. Two additional '14 foot wide curb cuts are located on Longacres Way, one devoted to entering buses and one devoted to exiting buses. (Attachment H) A nonmotorized corridor is planned as shown on the following graphic. The purpose of the corridor is to act as a visual and physical connection between the various neighborhoods of the City's urban center. Unclassified Use Permit Page 121 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review The Tukwila Station site is designed with a circulation driveway that parallels the UP right of way. (Attachment H) The circulation drive will connect Strander Boulevard and Longacres Way and will provide access to the parking area, the drop T off /pick T up zone, and the bus zone. The location of this circulation drive precludes the landing conceived for a UP non motorized underpass. The underpass is proposed as a connection to the planned corridor crossing of the Green River and West Valley Highway and as a connection between the Station and the Urban Center. In 2010, hPFF, Sound Transit's Station engineering firm, completed a Preliminary Planning Study to be used for the City's application to UP for the proposed underpass. Their design for that underpass is shown on Attachment h and was developed when Sound Transit was designing their site with the platforms in the middle roughly equidistant between Longacres Way and the future extension of Strander Boulevard. An additional 20 feet in depth outside the tunnel entrance is shown to be needed in order to come back up to grade. Sound Transit Staff was asked by Tukwila to accommodate the potential underpass but chose to not because it would cause the use and development of both Station parcels rather than just the north parcel. Extending the site layout onto the southern parcel appears to be an impediment to the applicant. Tukirila Nrbaii ('ewer Elemew Policv 10.3 Unclassified Use Permit Page 122 Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian- Epicycle Bridge Over the Greuri River SITE MAP Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Promote transi)or'tatioli wid transit ser'i'lces al ?d facilities as irell as traffic Inaiiagemeilt NVNtellls that hicregse aml inil) •ove access to amt f oin the Titkirila Nr'bal? ?ter for' all trai ?si)ortatioii modes; el?coiti'age a range of sohJtiotis ilic•hiclilig brit Clot linlitecl to local c•ir•c•nlatol• srsterizs, r•egioiial ser'i'ing park it ride sites, col ?I ?ectiol ?s to r'egiol ?al fail aligl?lnel?ts wid r•egioiial local high oc•c ul)wicy 1 ehic•le sl'stenls. See Findings above. The site will act as a transit transfer point, a park and ride site, and a connection to Amtrak's interregional rail service. Titkirila Nr'bal? C ?ter Eleinel?t Policy 10.3.? Local Access. Sitppoi't the clei'eloinletit of a (•olititmolis c•omhr•eheiisireIrilblic• stl•eet iietiror•k that series all tr'al ?si)or'tatiol? 1 ?eecls, alloirs a range of tr'ai route choices al ?d facilitate access irithiii the Titkirila Nrbaii ('eiiter• for• both nlotol•i. ed acid 1 ?ol ?lnotor'i'ed tr ansi)or'tatiol? inodes. Sound Transit, the applicant, has supported the City's goal of connecting Strander Boulevard with SW 27 Street in Renton through dedication of right of way along the south edge of the south parcel. Sound Transit will be connecting to the Strander Boulevard Extension phase that is being constricted under the BNSF tracks. Implementation Strategy for this policy states that auxiliary pedestrian ways to link major activity areas and additional signalized pedestrian crossings should be considered. Tukwila budgetary efforts to implement this policy include the City's Capital Improvement Project for a new nonnotorized bridge over the Green River that provides one of the links between the Urban Center and the Station. See the above discussion regarding the Urban Center to Station nonmotorized link. Titkirila tlr•baii ('eiiter• Element Polic•i' 10. 3.3 Transit .Seri lce at id Facilities II? al? eff01't tOh1'Ol'lde the greatest bel?eflt t0 enil)lorees, blisiliessheohle, shoi)l)er•s, Visitors acid r•esidelits of the Titkirila Ni-ball cel ?ter, pros ?cote the dei'elolmJ ew wid el ?hmicelnel ?t of tr allsit ser'i'lce acid facilities; c•oorditiate irith r•egioiial tr•aiisit ageiic•ies to eiihmic•e existilig wid fittitr'e bits wid rail facilities, el ?sitr'e col ?sistel ?cl' 11i plaiming betireel? land Use acid tr•ailsi)or•tatioii to create c•onil)atibiliti' betireeii motor 1 ehic•les, tr aiisit wid pedestr'iaiis. Bus service at the site is designed with separated entry and exits, layover space for two buses, a driver comfort station, and prioritization in terms of site layout for bus customers. (Attachment H) Sound Transit has coordinated closely with Metro. Titkirila Nr'bal? C ?ter Eleinel?t Polio' 10. 3.4 Unclassified Use Permit Page 123 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Trail. Jor'tatioii alter'J ?atil'es. Eiisure that Imid use, urbaii desigii, wid trarnsportatiorn acid circidatiorn actiorns for• enzplol'ees support aml reinforce tr'CU ?Spor'tatioii alter'J ?atil'es hicluclhig the commn?ter Trip reds ctioii progranzs, Trarnsportatiorn Dennaml1l1'arnagemernt (TD .1) prograt ns, r'ideshar'e progranns wid related projects wid progranns, As part of an update to the City of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element, the City prepared and adopted a Transit Network Plan in April 2005. Within the Plan are discussions about the need for between two and three bays for buses and layover for three buses. Rail station walking draw areas typically extend to at least a '/2 mile. The report goes on to recommend that station design should include a direct pedestrian connection to West Valley Highway preferably tying into a new river crossing and access into the Tukwila Urban Center. The Transit Plan also discusses the lack of signage and the invisibility of the station. The authors of the plan conclude that a visual connection between the Station and the Urban Center is vital to address the public perceptions that no connection between the two locations exists. Trarnsportatiorn Elet nernt Goal 13.4 Efficiew transit capaciti that reds ?ces the single occi ?paw 1'ehicle trip to froJn wid through Titkirila arnd specificalli'piirsile a regional multi -mocial cernter in cogjwictioii frith the Ti ?kirila connnnniter rail Amtrak stop." The proposed site improvements will act as a multi -modal facility, accommodating pedestrians, bicyclists, buses, rapid ride, paratransit services, private passengers, interregional rail service and commuter rail. Tr'aJ?sportatioii Elernew Policy 13.4.2 Recommend acid pnrsne a regioinal multi -modal cewer iri cornjimctiorn frith the Ti ?kirila connnnniter Rail Amtrak Statioii wid secoJ?dari,' pedestrians bicycle trarnsit hnibs e1veichere in the Oti'. Trarnsportatiorn Elet nernt Policy 13.4.6 ('withwe to si ?ppor't, participate n wid eJ ?con ?r'age the deivlopJnew wid innplemerntatiorn of regiornal rapid rail With seri'ice to the Tnrkirila Nrbarn ('ewer, aJ ?d Otl?e1' ernel'glJ ?g eff iciew- cgpacitb' teC'11J ?OlOgleS that 11'111 Se1'ye people traveling to, from, acid irithirn Tnrkirila. The proposed project is designed to accommodate the conversion of the Metro route 140 to a Rapid Ride line. The Rapid Ride F line will connect the Tukwila Station with the Tukwila Transit Center at Southcenter Mall, making stops at several points between the two points. Unclassified Use Permit Page 124 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review The driveway to /from Strander Boulevard will facilitate the eastbound movement of the Rapid Ride. (Attachment B) Traiisportatioii Elenierit Policy 13.4. 10 Eiicourage wid support public trailsportatioii ser ike including the cowhiiied deyeloInnerit c?f coninniter acid light rail par•ticular•ly With ser-ilce to the Tukirila Nrbaii wid cowimie to support C Trip Rechictiori serilce. Traiisportatioii Elenierit Policy 13. 1.13 Encourage transit oriel ?ted rises, deyelolmiew patterns wid pedestriai? ariieruties ill the yichiity of high capacity transit Stations. Pedestrian amenity on the site includes shelters that are designed to provide four sided wind and rani protection. (Attachment H) Art work is located in the central portion of the site. Landscaping is proposed throughout the site, including the BNSF berms. According to Sound Transit Staff, concession areas require the utmost flexibility in facilities. They often change; and therefore, require on -going facility management that can be handled within the agency or contracted to a vendor. There are two types of concessions that can be provided at Sound Transit facilities. One is the method of moveable carts that come to the facility on a daily basis and plug into utilities. The other is a built -in arrangement that would require permanent connection of utilities. The moveable cart method requires less space at the stations than built in concessions. They are usually self- contained and only require electricity, possibly water, space for the cart, and an area for queuing. Cart vendors usually operate for a few hours in the morning and again in the afternoon. Staff provisions are typically not provided. The built -in concessions require permanent utilities of electricity, water, sewer, and possibly gas. They also require the most area. This space needs to be flexible enough to accommodate a variety of uses, so as not to limit prospective tenants. Typically, these concessions would be open all day and possibly in the evening and would require staff restrooms at a minimum. Depending on the type of business, public restrooms may also be required to meet health code requirements. Per Sound Transit Motion 98 -66, the following findings were made by Sound Transit. The agency should promote the idea of concessions in facilities where the market supports them. Built -in concessions should also be considered at stations where utilities are already provided for staff restrooms. If the Tukwila Station does not support concessions at this tune, frrture growth may warrant concessions at a later date. Cart -type concessions shall be encouraged and provided for in multi -modal stations /facilities where space permits. These provisions should include a specific area, electricity, and possibly access to water. Unclassified Use Permit Page 125 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review The Sound Transit Board adopted the following policy: With respect to concessions, Sound Transit shall: Promote concessions in facilities as supported by the consumer market, to increase security, and customer convenience in facilities. Consider built -in concessions at stations where utilities are already provided for other purposes such as restrooms. Provide for cart -type concessions by way of electricity, access to water, and square footage in multi -modal facilities where space allows. Encourage concessions in joint use or transit oriented development adjacent to the stations. Sound Transit policy and guideline state that "Concessions may be provided through kiosks, temporary carts, or permanent structures where vendors provide food, drinks, and other retail items." See ST Design Standards and Guidelines 5.13. Tra115portatioli Eletne11t policy 13. 1.12 The developmew of alw light rail or commuter rail systeln shall Ineet the following objec•tii AI l' commuter or light rail s1'Steln Seri T1lkirila, Seattle, .South King C'oimti alid or Sea -Tac• Ailport should be located i11 a maluler ichich promotes the coordhiaced short- term wid twig- term use of alteriiatire trallsportatioll srsterizs, slic•h as c•alpools, buses, commuter rail, alid light rail. Sllch srsterizs shall be located so as to alloir for fiitllre extellsiolls to C011111111ter wid or light rail Seri'lce to East fill ?g ('owiti' aiid ,Southeast King C'01111t1'. Such systelns shall be located It a Inalvier that series the Trrkirila r/i balI C'eliter alid the Tilkirila 1l1hdti -modal C'ellter, so as to eilc•ollrage the dei ?lei ?t of these ('eiiters ll? the Inaimer col ?teniplated bl' this Plaii alid the C'owitlwide P1aiming Policies. The station is designed to provide priority for bus and rail passengers. Metro buses accessing the station also stop at the Tukwila Transit Center (at Southcenter Mall on Andover Park West). Roles alid Responsibilities Element policy 13.1.4 E11SIire that land lase, urbaii desigii, trailsportatloii wid clrculatloii policies, plaits, wid projects ll? Tilkirila benefit existing a11d fiitlire poplilatiolls i11 all equitable mo1111er. Roles alid Responsibilities Element policy 13.2.1 III rel'leiring proposals to Site lieu' or expanded essewia1 public facilities irithili the Oti Tiikirila shall c•ollsider accepting its regiolial share of facilities, ichich p1•ol esseidial serilces, provlded: Other c•ominiolities accept their share as well; The fill cling q/ regiolial facilities Sited ll? T1lkirila relies oii ali equitable regiolial source of fioidillg, alid Unclassified Use Permit Page 126 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review The siting (f all essewial public facilities is based oli sowid laird Ilse plaiwing prilu•iples wid is developed through irorki`1g relationships with affected Neighborhoods, special pwy)ose districts, ports, wid other agencies which selTe the Tiikvila C'omini Nity. Every City along the BNSF corridor has a commuter rail station. The review of the application included outreach to the Sounder passenger community, the City of Renton, surrounding property owners and tenants, including the Boeing Company. Roles aid Responsibilities Eler11ew Policy 15.2.4 Public Capital Facilities of a cowiti ride or statewide Nature shall be sited to slipport the cowiti wide land Use pattern, slipport ecoiwinic activities, 1 ?litigate em ?milewal impacts, prol able? ?rues or hicei fifes, wid nliiiinli. e public costs. Anleiiities or irlceiitiyes shall be provided to 1 ?eighbol'hooa jiti isdictiol ?s hi ichich facilities are sited. Southcenter is a regionally designated urban center where infrastructure dollars will be focused in order to support opportunities for housing and job growth forecast for the region. 6. The proposed unclassified use shall to the maximum extent feasible mitigate all significant adverse environmental impacts on public and private properties. Full consideration shall be given to: Alternative locations and or routes that reduce or eliminate adverse impacts; and Alternative designs that reduce or eliminate adverse impacts. The site for the Tukwila station was purchased over 14 years ago by Sound Transit in 1998. Sound Transit owns 1,500 feet of rail frontage and a total of 10.75 acres at this site. The choice for the location of the 600 foot platforms was based upon a number of factors: The constriction of the Station improvements are affected by the constriction of the Strander Boulevard BNSF Bridge and underpass and specifically the need for shooflies for the trains while the new bridge is put in place. The current non motorized underpass at Lon -acres Way precludes the requirement for Sound Transit to build a new over or underpass to access the east platform. A number of utilities traverse Sound Transit's southern parcel from east to west: overhead power lines, an underground jet fiiel line, the Seattle Water Department transmission line that is located in a 30 foot wide parcel separating the two ST parcels. 7. In the event that a proposed essential public facility of a countywide or statewide nature creates, an unavoidable significant adverse environmental or economic impact on the community compensatory mitigation shall be required. Compensatory mitigation shall include public amenities, incentives or other public benefits with offset otherwise unmitigated adverse impacts of the essential Unclassified Use Permit Page 127 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review public facility. Where appropriate, compensatory mitigation shall be provided as close to the affected area as possible. The use has been operating for over a decade with no identifiable significant impacts. The proposed permanent station project underwent an environmental review and mitigation commitments, primarily associated with the constriction process, are proposed as part of that analysis (Attachment F.) 8. For uses in residential areas, applicants shall demonstrate that there is no reasonable nonresidential alternative site for the use. The legislative intent for this criterion relates to single family neighborhoods. The Sounder /Amtrak system uses the existing BNSF track system that is fixed along the east edge of the City. 9. For uses in residential areas, applicants shall demonstrate that the use provides some tangible benefit for the neighborhood. The legislative intent for this criterion relates to single family neighborhoods; however, there is anticipated benefit for this planned mixed use neighborhood. Dwellings, as part of a mixed use development, are anticipated within a 1 /4 mile of this project. This use is anticipated to generate demand for and support for firture residences. 10. Secure community transition facilities shall be meet the following additional criteria: (a) No facility shall house more than four persons or the number of persons requested by DSHS after DSHS both demonstrates a need for additional beds in compliance with Chapter 71.09 RCW and it demonstrates compliance with Chapter 71.09 RCW's "equitable distribution" requirements. (b) The facility shall be located in relation to transportation facilities in a manner appropriate to the transportation needs of the secure community transition facility residents. This criterion is not applicable as this project is not a secure community transition facility. Unclassified Use Permit Page 128 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Unclassified Use Criteria Conclusions It is not feasible or appropriate to underground this facility, given the use of the existing heavy rail lines. 2. The proposed use supports local employers, employees, and commercial businesses in the area by providing public supported transit via commuter rail, buses, park and ride and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The existing vehicular and bus traffic that has been generated and operating at the temporary station since 2000, has not been detrimental to the surrounding system or businesses. Growth in this type of traffic is expected and will benefit from the new access point on Strander Boulevard. The mitigation (Appendix F) proposed by Sound Transit and incorporated into this report's Finding, Conclusions and Conditions, will assist in avoidance of possible detriment to properties and improvements in the vicinity that could result from construction of the permanent station. There will be some expected minimal disturbance of the existing vegetation and the soils in order to install the path and the driveway on the southern lot. Any areas of disturbance should be planted with native plans in order stabilize the soil and prevent erosion as well as provide a finished appearance to the construction. The structural elements stairs, shelters, platforms, bike cage /balcony are located on property lines in order to perform their essential function of supporting the transfer of passengers from train to sidewalk, bus, bike or car. Development and use of the area for a Station involves two different property owners. BNSF owns the track system and space adjacent to the track for the platforms and access to the platforms and Sound Transit owns the land for the remainder of the improvements. Because of this shared responsibility, the setback requirements of the TUC District cannot be met. Waiving the Zoning Code requirement per the Area and Dimensional Requirements Section of the Unclassified Use Permit Chapter (TMC 18.66.030(A)) is appropriate. In addition, although the south parcel is owned by the applicant, its use and development for the Station is minimal. The two lane driveway and connecting path to Strander Boulevard leaves most of that parcel untouched. The Strander Boulevard right of way property line will be impacted by the future phase of the Strander extension project. Perimeter landscaping would require the installation of utilities and curbing which would likely be impacted by that future capital improvement project. Maintaining the site in its current undeveloped condition is appropriate and less invasive. Some of the signage proposed for the site does not meet the City's Sign Code (TMC 19) in terms of number, size, and design of signs and will need to either be modified, or receive approval through the Master Sign Program and /or variance process. Unclassified Use Permit Page 129 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review Lighting may not be adequate for safety along Longacres Way and on Sound Transit's southern parcel due to lack of fixtures in these locations. Issues related to the design and scale of the light fixtures is discussed in Section Two: Design Review. The direction of the lighting is such that spillover and glare should not be a problem. 4. The proposed development is generally compatible with the surrounding land uses. The site is isolated because of the berms and the lack of street frontage and circulation adjacent to the site. The developable property most impacted by the proposal is north of the project site across Longacres Way. The proposal's large expanse of pavement and continuous bus service create a frinctional multi -modal center and lends itself to other high traffic uses or a use that would benefit from the Aintrak/cominuter rail/bus service. There are proposed pedestrian improvements that are hospitable, including the plaza, which merges seamlessly with adjacent improvements, the elevated and covered waiting area over the bike cage, the frinctional shelter designs, the path leading southeast into Renton, and the planting plan. The proposal does not provide an intensive mixture of uses, instead, the design spreads the uses horizontally over the site, which is very large. The proposed access to transit could facilitate overall office and some selected commercial growth within the vicinity, however, the station will have a one dimensional use of the site. The neighborhood is being unproved through unproved access to the east into Renton, which the project is including in their plans. This access improvement assists primarily vehicular access through and to the area. Amenity that is needed to support place making is not a strong component of the project. The project is devoted to providing frinctional improvements that facilitate access to the east west Bus Route 140, the Sounder system and the Amtrak Cascades service. Regarding Policy 13.4.12, the site for the station was predetermined by the location of the heavy rail lines. In order to maximize the facility's support of the urban center, access to the urban center would need to be unproved. The one access point from Longacres Way is isolated and located on the periphery of the center. The new connection to Strander Boulevard improves overall access to the Station from SE /Renton and supports the region's commute trip reduction goals. The site is isolated and it is difficult to orient when one arrives. From the station, the public should know how to access regional bike trails, the regional arterial system, the bus system, and how to access commercial services unproved mapping of the area, streets and amenities in the Station's vicinity would mitigate the site's isolation from the street network and the local amenities and services. Unclassified Use Permit Page 1 30 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review Sound Transit Design Standards and Guidelines for Wayfnding Signage (2.2.2) specifies that, ",Sigrlage shoillcl be I)r•oilclecl that irill relate outboimcll)assenger•,s to the sur'r'owicling corrlr ?1imity." The first mode of transportation that the site design should accommodate is the pedestrian. The City's Comprehensive Plan and Sound Transit policy both support an emphasis on pedestrian access. Pedestrians have the least overall impact on the community's air, noise, infrastructure, and cost. A significant amount of space adjacent to the bus zone, bike zone, drop- off/pick -up zone, is devoted to pedestrians. The routes leading customers off site however are not as inviting or pedestrian friendly. a. Longacres Way frontage. The amount of street frontage devoted to vehicles is significant, detracts from, and negatively impacts pedestrian safety and amenity. b. Sound Transit contracted for a preliminary design for an undercrossing of the UP tracks that would generally align with the Urban Center Pedestrian Bridge. The proposed site layout and specifically the circulation drive preclude that fixture pedestrian underpass opportunity conceived by Sound Transit's consultant. The length of the block that extends between Strander Boulevard (the fixture extension) and Longacres Way is 1,480 feet, a distance that in a typical urban setting is 4 block lengths. The distance from the entrance to the station platform and West Valley Highway is 1,182 feet. Those two figures combined equal about a half a mile or a 30 minute walls. Sound Transit and the City of Tukwila are tasked, in the design and implementation of their public projects, with creating an urban environment that is appealing and sets a standard for urban style and intensity of development. A fixture pedestrian linkage is important to that goal. C. The sole means of access between the two platforms the BNSF pedestrian underpass is a significant development feature of the project. The current design is a potential source of vandalism and does not create an inviting pedestrian passage. Due to the constraints associated with the railroad bridge, track and easement width under the train trestle, the space is narrow relative to Sound Transit's typical standard of 12 feet. The use of smooth concrete on the south wall and metal fencing along the pedestrian BNSF underpass is cold and uninviting. Significant investment of public dollars is being made at the site, including shelters, circulation improvements for vehicles, and a large paved pedestrian plaza. Potential entrepreneurs may want to be able to provide amenity and service to arriving and departing customers. Utilities to support potential entrepreneurs are necessary for that to happen and are not currently available. Sanitary sewer service ends west of the ancillary building. An extension of the sanitary sewer would be needed in order to support any concession built into the plaza area and should be included in the plan. This type of activity /use not Unclassified Use Permit Page 1 31 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review only serves the customer but also prolongs activity and puts more eyes on the site thereby making the station area more interesting and a safer place. 6. Subject to the inclusion of the recommended conditions, the proposed use mitigates to the maximum extent feasible all significant adverse environmental impacts on public and private properties. Suggestions for design modifications to reduce adverse impacts are suggested in this report's other conclusions. 7. Sound Transit's commitments to the mitigation measures in Attachment F assist in the avoidance of possible adverse environmental or adverse economic impact on the community. 8. The project is not located in an area exclusively residential and therefore the applicant does not need to demonstrate that there is no reasonable nonresidential alternative site for the use. 9. The use is not located in an area exclusively residential so does not need to demonstrate that the use provides some tangible benefit for the neighborhood. 10. Criterion 10 is not applicable to the proposed use. Expiration and Renewal (TMC 18.66.070) An Unclassified Use Permit automatically expires one year after the date of issuance of a Notice of Decision granting approval of the application unless a building permit, conforming to plans upon which the permit was granted, is obtained within that period of tune. An Unclassified Use Permit shall automatically expire unless substantial construction is completed within two years from the date of issuance of a Notice of Decision granting approval of the application. A renewal may be granted or the Unclassified Use Permit approval may specifically provide for a period greater than two years. No special request has been made to extend the two year time frame for substantial construction. The City Council may renew an Unclassified Use Permit for a maximum period of one additional year. No more than one renewal may be issued for any Unclassified Use Permit. A renewal may be granted only if there have been no pertinent changes in conditions surrounding the property since the time of original approval. No public hearing is required for renewal of an Unclassified Use Permit. Recommendation Unclassified Use Approve the continued operation of the existing temporary facility through completion of these proposed permanent improvements, Approve the proposed Zoning Code setback and landscape perimeter modifications discussed under findings and conclusions, and Unclassified Use Permit Page 1 32 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review Approve the proposed permit application and subject to the following conditions: UUP 1. In order to meet criterion 42 and 46, that is, to not be injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity, Sound Transit shall: Comply with the NEPA/SEPA proposed mitigation commitments identified in Attachment F. Prior to issuance of any site work permits, Sound Transit shall submit a written report documenting compliance, and Prepare a planting plan of native vegetation to be used in any areas of disturbance on the south parcel in order to stabilize the soils and prevents erosion. UUP 2. In order to meet criterion 43, that is, to meet development standards that are required, Sound Transit shall meet minimum street illumination levels on Longacres Way between BNSF and the Interurban Trail per City of Tukwila Design Guidelines and Design and Constrictions Standards, TMC 18.52.065, and meet minimum illumination levels for the path and driveway on the southern parcel per Sound Transit Design Standards and Guidelines: Sounder and ST Express Passenger Facilities. UUP 4. In order to meet criterion 45, that is, to comply with Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies 103.4, 13.4, and 13.4. 13 and Sound Transit Guideline Sound Transit shall expand the informational signage on site to assist customers in orienting themselves to the Urban Center and transportation options, such as the regional and local non- motorized trails, relevant bus routes, Sea -Tac airport, arterial system and significant commercial services and activity centers. A prototype of the proposed signage shall be submitted to the DCD Director for approval prior to any Tukwila Sign permit issuance for the site. UUP 5. In order to meet criterion 45, that is, to comply with Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan Policies 103.4, 13.4.12, 13.4.13, 15.2.4, Sound Transit Executive Director shall provide a letter to the City of Tukwila agreeing to financially support the cost of engineering design for the UP crossing permit application, up to a maximum of $20,000 dollars, prior to any construction permit issuance for permanent Station improvements. UUP 6. In order to meet criterion 45, that is, to comply with Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies 1.9, and 10. 1.2 and 13.4.13, Sound Transit shall identify potential locations and make utility accommodations for fi ture concessionaires. Unclassified Use Permit Page 1 33 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Section Two Design Review The purpose of Design Review is to ensure the public health, safety and welfare is satisfied upon approval of new development and specifically to promote well designed developments that are creative and harmonious with the natural and man -made environments. Decision Criteria Design Review The train station and associated structural amenities, due to their size and location within the TUC district, are subject to Design Review and approval per the Design Review Section of the TUC Chapter of the Zoning Code (TMC 18.28.070) and per the Scope of Authority section of the Board of Architectural Review Chapter (18.60.030). The Board of Architectural Review, and in this case the Tukwila City Council is authorized to request and rely upon any document, guideline or other consideration it deems relevant or useful to satisfy the purpose of Design Review and are not specifically limited to the following criteria. In the following discussion, the architectural review criteria for Commercial and Light Industrial Developments (TMC 18.60.050(A)) are shown below in bold italics, followed by Staff s findings. For Sound Transit's response to the criteria, see Attachment G. 1. Relationship of Structure to Site. rr. The site should be planned to accomplish a desirable transition with streetscape and to provide for at1equate krnclscaping and pedestrian movement. The site is laid out in a hierarchy by user the pedestrian, the bicyclist, the bus rider, the customer who is dropped -off and picked up, including paratransit riders, and the automobile and van driver. The pedestrian and cyclist arrive at the site along Longacres Way and from Strander Boulevard along the west bank of the BNSF. The bus rider arrives at the site via the bus zone that is immediately adjacent to Longacres Way and the south end of the platforms. Customers, who are dropped -off and picked up, arrive at an area that is tucked into the east and south sides of the bus zone and accessed via the westernmost circulation drive. Finally, there are the customers arriving and parking in the area to the south of these zones who will arrive via the western access drive either from Longacres Way or Strander Boulevard. Design Review Page 1 34 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review A variety of sidewalk widths are proposed along the Longacres Way frontage. Improvements along Longacres Way that are under the 100 foot wide UP and BNSF rights of way are subject to review and approval by the railroads. Starting from the west, no change is proposed to the six foot sidewalk on Sound Transit's property to the east of the UP. Under the UP Bridge, the sidewalk will be retained as is. A variety of sidewalk widths and conditions are currently proposed for the length of frontage between the railroads. East of the UP underpass, the sidewalk will be widened to 12 feet leading up to the first road cut. The sidewalk then is narrows to six feet between two of the three road cuts, it then widens to 12 feet for approximately 100 feet then narrows to 5.5 feet. Under the BNSF Bridge, it widens to 7.5 feet. Because of the three roadways across the 300 foot frontage, pedestrians are exposed to vehicular traffic for approximately 100 feet. Two of the potential six curb cuts have been eliminated by keeping the sidewalk at the same elevation as the road crossing. A five foot bike lane, which meets City of Tukwila guidelines, is proposed for the street section between the UP and BNSF tracks, sharrows are proposed under the UP tracks and The City's sidewalk standard for local access streets is six feet. Per the City's adopted Non motorized transportation Plan, curb cuts are to be minimized and City driveway design guidelines call for: Ramp -up driveway approaches versus the proposed road cuts shown at the three entrances, Minimized driveway widths of 12 and 24 feet for one way and two way traffic respectively, Using a different pattern or material for the pedestrian crossing area and a landscape strip between the street curb and sidewalk. Three street trees have been shown along a section of the streetfront on Longacres Way. A six foot asphalt path provides access from the southeast from Renton via the Strander Boulevard driveway. It is unclear how bicyclist will approach the site from the south end. City design guidelines for multi -use paths stipulate from 10 14 feet with two foot shoulders on each side. The driveway from Strander that Sound Transit is building is wide enough for vehicular and bicycle travel lanes. The cross- section in the right of way is limited however to 11 foot travel lanes. Interior to the site and adjacent to the platform are sidewalks that extend along /parallel to both sides of the berm and from east to west across the field of 390 parking stalls. Generally, the widths are six feet sidewalk except for a 12.5 foot sidewalk parallels the west side of the BNSF berm. The proposal meets the landscaping requirements for perimeter and interior parking lots. A large amount of open landscape area is located adjacent to the street and in the center of the Design Review Page 1 35 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review bus zone. Three, approximate five foot tall, round mounds will be topped with thick stands of Douglas Fir trees. b. Parking and service areas should be located, designed, and screened to moderate the visual impact of large paved areas. The 390 parking stalls are located south of the bus and customer drop -off and pick -up zone. The parking lot area complies with the interior parking lot standards of City regulations. An active expanse of area for the bus zone along Longacres Way is designed to accommodate bus layovers for two buses at one time as well as circulation and loading and unloading. The large expanse of pavement for the waiting, turning and circulating buses is 360 feet deep off of Longacres way and is 180 feet in width along the Longacres Way frontage and narrows to approximately 100 feet at the south end of the bus zone, which is over an acre in area. This area is broken up by an approximate 12,700 square foot landscape area. Under the landscape area is the storm detention system of pipes. The planting plan for the landscape area includes three approximate 4 foot tall mounds that are planted with groves of Douglas Fir trees. C. The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to the site. There is only one building on the site that is approximately 1,000 square feet. It contains a series of rooms for the Sound Transit station agent, storage, comfort station for transit employees, janitor supplies, and electrical/communication equipment. The north wall of this ancillary building creates a backdrop for the public art. The west, south and east elevations are 9 feet in height and topped with a sloping roof, while the south wall is 17 feet in height. The project contains a number of structural elements, such as the shelters and the roof stricture over the western staircase, that provide scale for the customers of the site. 2. Relationship of Structure and Site to Adjoining Area. a. Harmony of texture, lines, and masses is encouraged The materials used throughout the site are concrete, steel, glass, and metal. The relationship between lines and massing of the awnings and railings is proportional. The small ancillary building is given more mass by enfolding multiple uses into one stricture, including the public art focus. The buildings surrounding the site are a variety of industrial and commercial strictures with varying degrees of design quality and style. b. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be provided Design Review Page 1 36 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review The site is an artificially constricted valley between the two railroad berms. The site sits approximately 10 feet above Strander Boulevard. The minimum perimeter landscaping is shown with additional use of planted areas where no other programmatic frinction is needed. The east side of the platform, the side abutting Boeing Company, is planted with sedges and a combination of grasses and small plants as well as with a north south alignment of the columnar deciduous trees 25 -30 feet apart. C. Public buildings and structures shoultl be consistent with the established neighborhood character. The neighborhood character is a mix of suburban development with significant areas of parking surrounding buildings. Along West Valley Highway are businesses used by the traveling public (hotels, fast food restaurants, gas station, etc.,) to the east, corporate offices such as for Boeing and the Federal Reserve, and to the north, a variety of commercial and industrial businesses interspersed together such as ACT II catering and Industrial Crating. Corporate architecture and tilt -up concrete, metal and steel predominates, surrounded by parking and landscaping. The materials palette is steel and other metals with aluminum storefront glazing systems for the shelters. tl Contpatibi&17 of vehicular pedestrian circulation patterns and loading ftccilities in terms of safety, efficiency, and convenience should be encouraged Pedestrians coining from the north, south and west access the platforms via the south side of Longacres Way, using existing and new sidewalks. There is currently pedestrian access to the Boeing property via a trail that extends to their offices to the west. The pedestrian walkways along the transit shelter do not appear to meet the width guideline of seven feet two inches. The clearance between the shelters and the bollards along the pick- up /drop off zone appears to be two feet. A five foot wide bike lane is proposed on Longacres Way between the UP and BNSF, that will be installed on the south sides of the street. The pavement markings then indicate sharrows will be added just to the east of the UP. The site is designed so that all non -bus traffic uses the westernmost curb cut, which is a two way circulation drive. The three bus routes circulate in a one way pattern through the bus zone via the two proposed curb cuts. Two of the three bus routes will also use the western access drive and the one way looping system of the bus zone. As discussed previously there is one physical and legal access that is from West Valley Highway via Longacres Way. The City of Renton is building two eleven foot wide lanes with two feet of shoulder under the BNSF tracks in the Strander right -of -way, which extends up and into the Sound Transit site allowing access to the site from the southeast. Design Review Page 1 37 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review e. ContpatibilitI7 of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be encouraged. Two routes for vehicular circulation into the site are proposed Longacres Way via West Valley Highway and Strander Boulevard. Longacres Way, the primary access to the site is a dead end street. The Boeing Company, who owns the property along the east side of the BNSF berm, has placed a fence with a gate to restrict drive through traffic. The BNSF Bridge over Longacres Way has a limited clearance height effectively limiting large buses and other vehicles through the dead end. A sign bridge has been placed over Longacres Way to act as a physical warning to over height vehicles. The sign bridge is located east of any turnaround. Three driveways are proposed along Longacres Way. The western most curb cut will be for buses and cars, the two curb cuts to the east of the sign bridge are bus only. Sound Transit's goal was to separate bus circulation from private vehicular circulation at the north end of the station site. However, the decision to add a driveway connection to the Strander Boulevard extension means that buses heading to Renton will use the westernmost drive as well as the two bus only curb cuts. The 140 (and fixture RapidRide F line) and the 110 route will use Strander Boulevard and the western access drive. 3. Landscaping and Site Treatment. dr. Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beaut)7 rend utilit (fa development, they should be recognized, preserved, and enhanced. The berms are the dominant topographic pattern on site and are manmade features that are integral to the operations of the railroads. The BNSF berm is proposed for planting with a combination of low growing sedges, grasses, and flowering plants. A row of columnar deciduous trees are proposed along the east side of the berm. The west side of the UP berm is proposed to be planted with columnar every 40 feet. Three round mounds are proposed within the bus zone. They are three, four, and five feet tall and 30, 60 and 70 feet respectively in diameter. Groves of Douglas Firs are proposed for planting on top of each mound. b. Grades of wallas, parking spaces, terraces and other proved areas should promote safety, crud provide an inviting and stable appearance. Site Access Design Review Page 1 38 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review The majority of the site is flat, however, traversing the rail lines requires either bridging or tunneling or both. A customer walking to the station will come via either Longacres Way in the northwest corner of the site, or from the Boeing Company property to the east or from Strander Boulevard in the southeast corner of the site. The pedestrian route from the 12MMM northwest along Longacres Way consists of either asphalt or concrete surfaces and varies in width from five and a half feet to 12 feet. There are small changes in elevation, including a set of stairs along the route. The customer travels under the UP tracks, crosses the three street openings proposed along the front of the site up a set of stairs and under the BNSF tracks. plan showing the grades of the pathway from Strander Boulevard has not been provided. significant grade change is possible because of the depth of the BNSF undercrossing. The Boeing Company has a paved asphalt trail on their site that leads from the station to their offices. In addition, the public can walls north/south along a driveway to /from SW 16 Street. See Attachment A) The pedestrian route from the southeast connects to the six foot path in the Strander right of way that connects to the sidewalk system in the City of Renton. Access to the 12 foot high train platforms is via five five foot wide stairways on the west platform and four on the east platform. Two gradual sloped walkways provide accessible access to each platform, they are each approximately 240 260 feet long. c. Landscape treatment should enhance architectural featilres, strengthen vistas and important axis, crud provide shade. Two types of deciduous trees are proposed for the site. Liriodendron Tulipfera Fastigiata is tall, narrow and tightly fastigiate, or columnar. (Easily reaches 70' to 90' tall, and 15 feet in width.) The late spring flowers are yellow with an orange center. Fall color is bright yellow. It is a fast growing selection that retains it slender form in maturity. It is planted along the toe of the east side of the BNSF berm and flanks the western circulation driveway. These trees are spaced every 28 40 feet apart. The second type of deciduous tree is the red maple cultivar `Bowhall,' which is considered to be a street and parking lot tree as it does not become too wide. It grows to a height of Design Review Page 1 39 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review 45' and a width of 15'. Its leaves emerge in the month of April and May. Leaves are borne on upright stems which give the tree its upright to oval crown at maturity. During the summer months, the leaves are dark green above and grayish beneath. In the fall, the leaves turn shades of yellow, orange, and reddish orange, before being shed for the winter. The cultivar `Bowhall' is considered narrower in width than other red maple cultivars, making it suitable for smaller planting areas. The Red Maple is considered very tolerant of soil flooding, as well as droughty conditions. It is commonly planted all across the United States. Tree growth is classified as moderate to rapid. The Bowhall is planted throughout the interior of the site primarily in the parking lot area. Staghorn Sumac is proposed as a small accent tree at the pedestrian underpass at BNSF and at the vehicular entrance. Staghorn Sumac derives its name from the densely hairy stems and fruit, as in the "velvet stage" of a stag's antlers. This is a small deciduous tree that attains a height of 25 feet at maturity with an equal spread. The trunk is often poorly formed resulting in a widely spreading open crown. Root suckers do form which need to be removed in order to improve the overall appearance. Foliage is green during the summer but yellow, orange or red during the fall before being shed. The plant flowers from May to July and fruit ripens from June to September. rl In locations where plants will be susceptible to in ury by pedestrian or motor traffic, mitigating steps should be taken. Train passengers have specific fairly predictable paths of travel because of the limited access points to the platform and the location of the parking stalls, buses, and drop -off and pick -up area. Either in the morning or afternoon, all site users will be walking towards the northeast corner of the site, which is where the BNSF underpass is located. Curbs are proposed along interior landscape islands. Curbs are not proposed along the driveway from Strander Boulevard. The applicant has not provided a landscape plan for that area. e. Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees or shrubs in paved areas is encouraged. Trees and shrubs are proposed in the interior parking lot landscaping islands. A large paved transition area flows into the drop off /pick up zone and is located in the northeast corner of the site between the ticket vending machines, the bus zone and parking lot. It's labeled as a plaza and is approximately 14,400 square feet. It is a triangular shape and small bollards separate the vehicular area from the pedestrian bicycle area. One informational sign (Attachment J, H2.0) is located in the north part of this area close to the Design Review Page 140 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review ticket vending machines. Along the south side of the plaza is the landscape art installation. No other plant material is proposed in this area. f. Screening of service yards, and other places that tend to be unsightly, should be accomplished by use of mulls, fencing, planting, or combination. The north elevation of the site's one building is 17 feet in height. The plan shows plantings of Red Twig Dogwoods, a vigorous, suckering, deciduous shrub with deep -red winter shoots and dark green leaves turning to red or orange in autumn. Small white flowers appear in clusters up to two inches across in late spring, followed by white fruit. The plant reaches a height of four feet. The electrical transformers are at the west end of the building and enclosed with materials that are used on the building's exterior. Six foot tall vinyl coated chain link fences are proposed around the perimeter of the site in order to prohibit access primarily to the railroad berms and between the railroad tracks between the platforms. The perimeter chain link fence continues alon the south end of the parking lot and will be transparent. g. In areas iMere general planting will not prosper, other materials such as fences, walls and pavings of wood, brick, stone or gravel nuq be used The pedestrian underpass of the BNSF along Lon -acres Way is designed to have a six foot tall concrete retaining wall along the south side and a four foot tall metal grate along the north elevation. (Attachment H) A short "seating wall" at the base of BNSF west berm and a twelve foot sidewalk will parallel the parking lot. h. E.xterior lighting, when used, should enhance the building design and the adjoining landscape. Lighting standards and fixtures should be of a design and size compatible with the building and adjacent area. Lighting should be shielded, and restrained in design. Excessive brightness and brilliant colors should be avoided The same fixture (Attachment I) is proposed for the majority of the vehicular and pedestrian areas with a modification of the pole height to which it is affixed. An uplight (Attachment I) illuminates the underside of the shelters. And a simple rectangular box with florescent lights is used in the bike cage, under the railroad bridge, and in the shelters. A small shielded light is used for the south side of the ancillary building, which is its entryway side. Design Review Page 141 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review 4. Building Design. a. Architectural stele is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on quality of its design and relationship to its surroundings. Three main "strictures" are notable on the site. The ancillary building houses the station agent, a janitors closet, a bathroom for Metro and Sound Transit employees, and an enclosed electrical room. It is a low one story building that presents its back to the front of the site and the pedestrian plaza. The back is approximately 60 feet in width by 17 feet in height and serves as a backdrop to the proposed public art installation. The only color, other than black, white, and various shades of grey, is proposed along the north elevation, or public art wall. The second types of strictures are the shelters that are uniformly used on the platforms and in the bus and drop off /pick up zone. The final structural element is the high roof over the west stair that is 25 feet high and should be visible from West Valley Highway. Other architectural elements that will contribute to the overall character and quality of the site are the railings and enclosure used along the walkways, platforms, stairs, and the bike cage. b. Buildings should be to appropriate scale and in harmony with permanent neighboring developments. The proposed buildings are in scale with the neighboring development. The main building is located such that it is can be used as a backdrop for art installation. The 18 foot by 62 foot northern elevation of the ancillary building has no openings, has vertical striping from two different blue /green colors, and will have additional ornamental detail along the top of the parapet wall. In front of this elevation is a proposed landscape installation. C. Building components such as windows, doors, eaves, and parapets should have good proportions and relationship to one another. Building components and ancillary parts shall be consistent with anticipated life of the structure. The materials submitted on the Color, Materials Boards are heavy, solid steels, concrete, mesh, grating, and aluminum framed glazing. d Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. Design Review Page 142 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review Most of the materials range in color from white to black with a variation of greys. Black is shown for the fencing along the edge of the platforms and the stairways. White tile will be used inside the bike cage and white paint on the underside ceilings of the shelters and main stairway. Color is proposed in the public art area on the back of the ancillary building. A blue and blue green, two different colors of vertical metal siding, will be used on the north wall of the building. e. Mechanical equipment or other utilit17 harthl on roof, ground, or buildings should be screened front viers A mechanical area is enclosed with materials that appear to extend the overall size of the ancillary building and is located on the west end. f. Exterior lighting should be prat of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards, and till exposed accessories should be harmonious with building design. Attachment I contains pictures of the various types of lighting fixtures. The Wall Mount area light (CA) is located on the ancillary building is a painted aluminum and projects its light downward. The Surface Mounted Lensed direct light (FA/FB /FD) (Attachment I) are located in all the shelters and the buildings /bike cage and in the BNSF pedestrian underpass. They are metal painted to match the ceilings and are four feet long by three 3/8 inches deep by four inches wide. The Surface Mounted Fluorescent Uplight (FC) is located parallel to the back of the shelters, is mounted to the ceiling, and is painted aluminum. The pole mounted lamps are on 14 foot, 25, and 30 foot pole heights (HA/HB /HC /HD /HE. The fixtures attached to the ends of the pole are 6 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 20 inch deep with a metal halide bulb. Within the parking lot and driveway, the similarly proportioned fixture is slightly larger and mounted on the 25 and 30 foot tall poles. The 14 foot tall poles and fixtures are located along the western sidewalk and along the ramp on the eastern slope of the BNSF berm. Six, 30 foot tall wooden poles with cobra mounted fixtures are proposed along the Strander access drive. Standard Tukwila street illumination, that is 30 foot tall poles with eight foot arms and a standard cobra head, is proposed along the Longacres Way frontage between BNSF and UP tracks. Design Review Page 143 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review A Surface Mounted Metal Halide Uplight (IV) is proposed for the entry stairs on the west side. The fixture is fiinctional flood light with a half -moon profile that allows the face to pivot for aiming. A Surface Mounted Metal Halide Downlight (HG) is a 13 inch to 17 inch tall by seven inch to 11 inch diameter cylinder can that is surface mounted to provide a down light on the western covered staircase. The bulb is metal halide, whose light is similar to that produced by the mercury vapor lights except that it produces better color rendition. g. Monototq of design in single or multiple buildings projects should be avoided. Variety of detail, form, and siting should be used to provide visual interest. The facility includes several structures, the platform with attached shelters, the staircases and railing system, the roof stricture over the western stair, the ancillary building and the roof and passenger shelters at the bus zone and drop -off and pick -up area. The different materials used include metal siding, glazing, and concrete and exposed finished structural steel. 5. Miscellaneous Structures and Street Furniture. a. Miscellaneous structures and street furniture should be designed to be part of the architectural concept of design and landscape. Materials should be compatible with buildings, scale should be appropriate, colors should be in harmony with buildings and surroundings, and proportions should be to scale. The railings and fences function as miscellaneous structures, are constructed of steel and aluminum, and match those materials in the shelter. Benches and leaning rails are attached and provided in all the shelters and made of metal and painted black. The pedestrian underpass is seven and a half foot wide and a little less than seven feet tall on the short side. This width is relatively narrow, as Sound Transit's standard is 12 feet whenever possible. The materials include a six foot tall smooth finish concrete wall that extends for 72 feet. Other miscellaneous strictures are the numerous signs that direct customers between the car and bike parking and bus area to the platforms. b. Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street furniture should meet the guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. Design Review Page 144 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review Building and site lighting on the platforms and on the north parcel are spaced and sized to meet Sound Transit guidelines. The fixtures to be used along Lon -acres Way are unclear as both the City of Tukwila street luminaires and the fixtures proposed for the Station improvement project are shown. The fixtures on the south parcel are not the same fixtures that are used elsewhere in the project. The Tukwila Zoning Code contains a "Standards for Approval of Permits Chapter that requires a determination of consistency with adopted plans and regulations. (TMC 18.100.030) 6. The applicant must demonstrate the manner in which the proposal is consistent with, carries out, and helps implement applicable state laws and regulations and the regulations, policies, objectives and goals of the City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan, and other official laws, policies and objectives of the City of Tukwila. In addition to the design related policies below, the Unclassified Use Permit review, Section One, contains Findings and Conclusions related to the above criterion. C Image Elelnew Goal 1.7 Commercial distl•ic•ty that are 11NItally attr•ac•tiiv aml ackl 1 ahie to the c•ominimity are i 1Sitor al ?d pedestl'ial? f1'iel ?dll are desigl?ed frith pride wid col ?Strutted irith quality irol•kniaiisliip, are secure aml safe frith adequate lighting aml c•oinvi ient access, are 111 ?COI ?gested 11'ltl? SInOOtl? -f 1011'11 ?g t1'aff iC patterns, are irell Inall ?tall ?ed irith adequate StreetScape lal ?d alfing, wid are icholesolne wid hi har1n01 ?I' irith aa uses. C Image Elemew- Police 1.10.7 Where appropriate the public traiisportatioii 1)1•ojec•t should irlc•olhor•ate jnlblic• open spaces. Tirkirila (Tr'baii C Elelnew Police 10. 2.2 Streets, Streetscape, wid Pedestriaii Elwirownerlt. O'eate a street 1 ?etirork that 1'eflectS the denial ?d wid 1 ?eed f01' Inotor Pellicles, tral ?Sit, pedestl•iarls, acid bic•PC•lists; IN 011des a safe, c•oinviient, attrac•tily, acid c•onzfor•table pedestriaii wid biCPCling eiwiro men ?t that elinihiCites potewial col ?jlictS wid promotes safety' for• all modes of tral acid I•eilifol•c•es the different fiirutioris cif streets by' creating distil ?ct idewities f01' major fights- Of- 11'al% Inlplelnewatlol? Strategies A sPSterll of jnlblic• aml j)r•iiate sel stl•eets, coordinated irith City Public Workv Department Design Review Page 145 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review Drii wid access point colisolidatioli, irhererer possible Del reglllatiorls to nmxinai.:e Visibiliti at illter,Sec'tiOIIS for• ,safeO' Streetscape deslgl? Sta lords that reflect distil ?ct Street ti 'Pe, Idel ?tlty, mode of trarlsportatiorl sell'ed, aml design goals The above policy says that the street network shall reflect the demand and need for motor vehicles, transit, pedestrians and bicyclists and should provide a safe, convenient attractive and comfortable pedestrian and bicycling environment that eliminates potential conflicts and promotes safety for all modes of travel. Implementation strategies say that driveway and access point consolidation should occur wherever possible. Indigenous plant materials and plant materials with wildlife habitat value should be used. Tirkirila (Trbali C Elelnew Policy 10. 2.4 Require ulterior i corlrlectiorl betireerl adjacentparking areas icherei possible. Implementation strategies state that developments should include: an appropriate scale and proportion; pedestrian oriented features and streetfront activity areas, such as ground floor windows, modulated facades, rich details in materials and signage; quality landscaping; an appropriate relationship to adjacent sites; overall good building quality, appropriate screening of parking areas; and Appropriate landscaping and corner site /parking relationships. Site Design policy 10.23 explains that design guidelines should: achieve a high quality design; contribute to the creation of hospitable pedestrian environments through site design techniques, such as integration of architectural site design, landscape element and the co- existence of auto /transit /pedestrian traffic; be designed to maximize pedestrian safety and convenience; Design Review Page 146 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Design Review Criteria Conclusions 1. Relationship of Structure to Site The location of the site is isolated and buffered from most properties by the railroad berms. Parking is located and screened to moderate the visual impact of large paved areas. Since the location of the facility is isolated, the height and scale of the building is not in conflict with the surroundings. Pedestrian movement to the site and the platforms is compromised because of the exposure to vehicular traffic within the three crossings. In addition, the variety of widths along the path is awkward and does not comply with City guidelines. It appears that pedestrian access from off -site and movement to the site is not given design priority, instead, priority is given to bus operations. A consistent width, surface treatment, and elevation would create a more pedestrian friendly streetfront. To mitigate this conflict, staff recommends that the sidewalk be widened between the UP and BNSF to a minimum of 12 feet. The curb edge should be planted with street trees, low plants, and pedestrian scale lighting. The surface of the sidewalk should be a contrasting pattern and or color from the adjacent vehicular roads, the level of the walking surface should be kept at one elevation from first curb cut to last curb cut. The parking and service areas are located, designed, and planted such that the impact of the large paved surface area is moderated. The large open space located in the middle of the bus zone minimizes the impact of the space devoted to bus layovers, multiple bus route operations and turning movements. The height and scale of the transit shelters and the ancillary building are somewhat dwarfed by the scale of the site and the effect of the UP and the BNSF berms within 300 feet of each other. The height and scale of these strictures is appropriate to the function of the strictures. The covered western staircase anchors the platforms and provides a structural focus for the project. 2. Relationship of Structure and Site to Adjoining Area Harmony among the various site elements is achieved through the palette of complementary materials and the limited number of plant types. The use of the same shelter design for both Sound Transit and Metro services on the platforms and in the various customer zones within the station site brings congruence in the architectural design of the site. Landscaping around the perimeter should be unproved to provide appropriate transition. The planting cross section along the Longacres Way streetfront should include the Sound Transit property that is west of the UP tracks. The property acts as a front door to the area Design Review Page 147 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review and is owned by Sound Transit. Because on- street parking is not proposed along Longacres Way, a continuous planted edge would enhance the street front experience for all users. Compatibility of pedestrian and circulation patterns and loading and unloading has been unproved within the drop off/pick -up zone by bringing the pedestrian walking plane to the same level across the zones thereby giving the customer a seamless transition from platform to bus or pick up. Separate walkways perpendicularly and evenly spaced through the parking lot support the movement of pedestrians from their parked cars to the southbound platform. The path of travel for customers heading to parked cars is likely to be more dispersed and random over the site for customers when they are returning or heading to the BNSF underpass. Customers walking from the BNSF underpass to the drop off and pick up area and the bus zone have restricted walls areas that could force customers into the car and bus parking areas. The expected movement of customers from the BNSF pedestrian tunnel to the drop off pick up area and to cars located along the western portion of the site is restricted by the lack of clearance around the transit shelter at the bus zone and the bollards, which separates the drop off/pick up zone and the termination of the walkway at the end of this zone. The width between shelter and bollards is approximately four feet and between shelter and curb is approximately eight feet. Sound Transit design guideline 3.2. 1 establishes a minimum of seven feet two inches. 3. Landscape and Site Treatment The prominent topographic feature of the site is somewhat screened with the Tulip Trees on the west (UP) side and enhanced with grasses and other plant materials on the east (BNSF) side. The various grade changes and the multiple, wide roadway cuts occurring along the sidewalk fronting Longacres Way violates policy and negatively impacts the pedestrian environment and pedestrian access from off -site. In addition, stairs are aligned with the most direct path of travel, causing wheelchairs, strollers, and the mobility unpaired passengers to divert around in order to ramp up to the underpass. The grade for the pathway from Strander Boulevard will need to be provided and designed such that it meets ADA standards. Any retaining walls should not be allowed to be more than three feet in height so that the walkway remains an inviting place to walk. The lack of a planting plan for the south parcel implies that the area will not be disturbed and the existing plants will be retained. There will be some amount of ground and existing plant disturbance in order to construct the driveway and path. In order to prevent soil erosion and stabilize the disturbed areas, a planting plan should be provided for the areas of disturbance that specifies the installation of native materials that will perform these essential frinctions. Design Review Page 148 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review The columnar trees that encircle the perimeter of the site are not sufficiently close together to emphasize the historical pattern of cottonwood wind and shelter breaks. The current separation also fails to create a distinctive landscape design or provide shade. The east west walkways through the parking lot are clearly demarcated by the placement and spacing of the Maple trees. Exterior lighting emphasizes a uniform light level for the various zones of the project. The fixtures themselves are not remarkable and for the most part the lighting on site is down lighting from 14 30 foot tall poles. The platforms and the bus zone will have almost five times the light levels than the parking area and surrounding walkways. The poles and fixtures will likely be indistinguishable and not a contributing design element, except along the ramp on the eastern BNSF berm. Here the poles are irregularly spaced and unevenly tall creating an uneven sightline and awkward solution for lighting this area. Lighting illuminates a space or building and can make it more vibrant. Lighting can also offer a sense of safety and /or significance. The overall lighting plan for the site is primarily intended to meet minimum light levels in order to illuminate areas for users. Specific structural features of the site, such as the shelters, the BNSF pedestrian underpass, and the roof over the western stairs, are provided with uplighting that is intended to add drama and accent to the nighttime setting. The dramatic effect of these lights will be determined by the amount of ambient light created by the other fixtures in these areas. The uplighting in the shelters will most likely be lost by the surrounding ambient light. The BNSF lighting will be more dramatic because it is isolated and the area is covered, from the surrounding lighting. The roof over the western stair is at 25 feet and the surrounding plaza will have fixtures mounted at 14 feet. Street lighting is proposed for 30 feet. The use of wood poles and fixture heads are not in keeping with the rest of the design and do not comply with the criteria of exterior lighting being part of the architectural concept. The south lot may be temporary but temporary for large scale public projects may last decades. The acquisition and use of poles and fixtures that match the rest of the site are not lost costs as they may be reused and replace when the final access way is created from Strander. 4. Building Design The three main structural features the ancillary building, the roof over the western stairs and the passenger shelters are good quality materials and design and relate well to one another. Each incorporates complementary materials while providing architectural interest. The materials should survive the life of the project. Design Review Page 149 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review The project lacks any color other than at the art wall. All of the materials are shades of grey other than black which is used for the railings and benches. 5. Miscellaneous Structures and Street Furniture The most significant wall (over three feet) on the site will be under the BNSF Pedestrian underpass on Longacres Way. The material choice for the underpass may be smooth but it is also cool, uninviting, and uninteresting. The use of the 14 foot tall pedestrian pole along the long pedestrian ramp is out of scale with the berm and the ramp along the berm nor does it reflect the lighting treatment of the west side ramp. The horizon line is intermittently punctuated by the differing heights of the poles that are irregularly placed along the berm. Their placement is not in keeping with the parallel axes that are created by the berms, platforms other lighting fixtures and vertical landscape elements. 6. Goals, Policies, Objective Regulations of Washington State and Tukwila The permanent improvements for the Tukwila Station will satisfy the City of Tukwila's goal (1.7) of creating commercial districts that are visually attractive and add value to the community. Modifications to the applicant's proposal are needed in some areas in order to make the improvements visitor and pedestrian friendly. The streetfront treatment along Longacres Way is currently not pedestrian friendly due to uneven sidewalk widths, lack of landscaping, and the number of conflicts with vehicles. The site's isolation requires enhanced wayfuiding in order for visitors to orient and fund needed connections and services. Security and safety need to be assured, therefore, additional information on illumination levels leading to the station on the south parcel and east of the UP berm should be submitted. Improvement to bicycle routes to the station and pedestrian paths around the site are needed in order to comply with policy (10.2.2) of creating a safe, convenient, attractive, and comfortable pedestrian and bicycling environment. Proposed site improvements do improve access to the site by creating a new route from the southeast, an overlay of Longacres Way and providing bicycle lanes along the south side of the Longacres Way frontage. Sound Transit's proposal is to grind and overlay Longacres Way from West Valley Highway to the BNSF berm, which will improve the bicycling environment. New pavement markings should include bike lanes along both the north and south sides of Longacres Way from the BNSF to the Interurban Trail. The minimum bike lane width should be provided in both directions of travel between the Interurban Regional Trail and the Station's bike lockers. Both the Cities of Renton and Tukwila are complete streets communities, which mean that their streets are being designed and operated so that the entire right of way provides safe access for all users, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. Design Review Page 150 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Desiun Review Bicycle access from the southeast is unclear. The applicant needs to coordinate and identify adequate bicycle access from the south to the Station. Coordination between the City of Renton and Sound Transit is needed to clarify the bicyclist route of travel. It does not appear that the street width in the right of way is sufficient for a bike lane, yet the width of the path does not meet shared use guidelines for pedestrians and bicyclists. In addition, illumination levels along these paths need to meet minimum City and Agency Standards and Guidelines in order to provide a safer environment. Recommendation Design Review Approve the design of the project subject to the following conditions, which are numerically shown on Attachment L. DR 1. In order to meet criterion 41, that is, to accomplish a desirable transition with streetscape and adequate pedestrian movement, Sound Transit shall modify the sidewalk on Longacres Way by: leaving the sidewalk at the same elevation from the first curb cut through the last, providing a planted curb edge and pedestrian scaled lighting along the entire Longacres Way frontage, Providing a consistent width of a minimum of 12 feet and a contrasting paving pattern from the vehicular way. DR 2. In order to meet criterion 41 that is, to allow for adequate pedestrian movement and criterion 42 to achieve compatibility between pedestrian and vehicular circulation in terms of safety and convenience, and per Sound Transit Design Standards and Guidelines 3.2.1., Sound Transit shall provide a minimum clearance width of seven feet two inches within the bus zone on both sides of the transit shelter and vary the placement of the enclosures DR 3. In order to meet criterion 43, that is, landscape treatment that strengthens important axes and screens places that tend to be unsightly, Sound Transit shall strengthen the landscape design and use of columnar trees by reducing the spacing of the perimeter trees to a maximum of 15 feet. Design Review Page 151 Tukwila Station L 12 -002 Unclassified Use and L 12 -003 Design Review DR 4. In order to meet criterion 43, that is, to provide walks with an inviting and stable appearance, Sound Transit shall provide details and plans for the pathway connection with Strander Boulevard that shows a walkway grade that meets ADA guidelines. Additionally, if walls are used on both sides of the path, than one of the walls may be no taller than three feet. DR 5. In order to meet criterion 43 and 45, that is, to enhance the landscape with lighting that is compatible in terms of design, scale, and placement, Sound Transit shall modify the placement of the light fixtures or the method of illumination along the east berm subject to approval of DCD Director prior to permit issuance. DR 6. In order to meet criterion 45, that is, lighting that meets the guidelines applicable to the building and site, Sound Transit shall replace the illumination wood poles along the Strander Boulevard driveway with those fixtures presented in Attachment I and consistent with the lighting along the circulation drive in the north parcel of the project. DR. 7. In order to meet criterion 45, that is, to avoid monotony and to use a variety of detail to provide visual interest, Sound Transit shall enhance the quality and visual interest of the BNSF pedestrian underpass by modifying the materials along the concrete wall and using those that are in keeping with the material palette of the project, subject to approval by the DCD Director prior to permit issuance. DR 8 In order to meet criterion 46, that is, to comply with Comprehensive Plan Policy 10.23, Sound Transit shall add five foot wide bicycle lanes along the north and south sides of Longacres Way from the Interurban Trail to BNSF, using sharrows under the UP Bridge. Coordinate with the City of Renton by identifying and marking the bicycle path of travel from Strander Boulevard and meeting minimum width guidelines. W: ,Long Range Projects SoundTransit Sounder ,PL12- 002',Final ULrP DR Staff report.doe Design Review Page 152 Attachment A: Aerial Map of Site p Attachment B: Overall Project Site p Attachment C: Public Comments Attachment C Contains written comments received at the public meeting held at the temporary Tukwila Station on March 13, 2012. This public meeting was held in compliance with the requirement that all Unclassified Use Permit decisions include a public meeting attended by staff. The purpose of the meeting is to explain the project and process to interested parties and to receive feedback. (Decision Processes Chapter of the Zoning Code TMC 18.108.050) Comment Form Wk s S `FI.c e a A, `'t t' t clues 1n4. L vc. t( Aim. e, r Name: ti e_k C V- 4'I JL-�, Address: 1.L�_ lv)­ Avc City: 5nIM' w� c,t� State: w A- Zip: E -Mail Address: t S V-1 1 0 ti vK", W\L Please leave your comments with open house staff, or mail or email them to: Moira Bradshaw City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Email: moira.bradshaw @tukwilawa.gov Comments must be emailed or postmarked by March 28, 2012. Comment Form �I I r ri Name: City: q E -Mail Address: Please leave your comments with open house staff, or mail or email them to: Moira Bradshaw City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Email: moira.bradshaw @tukwilawa.gov Comments must be emailed or postmarked by March 28, 2012. Comment form Qr- 0 I A 6t '5��f_ e GY." k Name: G d Address: J 13 City: Sta e: VJ AZip: 57 0 3 E -Mail Address: +Od t'k Please leave your comments with open house staff, or mail or email them to: Moira Bradshaw City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Email: moira.bradshaw @tukwilawa.gov Comments must be emailed or postmarked by March 28, 2012. Comment Form „I. I M C&Ace.MeA 4.'I- ne,J o"; Ue ta ,s d ,rA, 5 ,vA 6 ,-t tt�� i i w +tdC��!)os5 c4 S�;� P" n:�r !k a Name: �,h r r Address: City: E -Mail Address v State: Zip: e- vv\W nP� m W ae �If U Please leave your comments with open house staff, or mail or email them to: Moira Bradshaw City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Email: moira.bradshaw @tukwilawa.gov Comments must be emailed or postmarked by March 28, 2012. Comment Form h) e WX -I tl;L;�> T�i 2P* ?Y�E*O J�'\S 1 S ��O Z, fh lJM t CGm m r°(7� GGRs.> t2z) NA, Name: i L-1- ma!x Address: �Oq FO -W_�O FL- City: State: VIA Zip: 110 6 E -Mail Address: �AWOZ.).c:OrA Please leave your comments with open house staff, or mail or email them to: Moira Bradshaw City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Email: moira.bradshaw @tukwilawa.gov Comments must be emailed or postmarked by March 28, 2012. Comment Form Name: Address: City: State: Zip: E -Mail Address: Please leave your comments with open house staff, or mail or email them to: Moira Bradshaw City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Email: moira.bradshaw @tukwilawa.gov Comments must be emailed or postmarked by March 28, 2012. Comment Form b J Name: Address: City: State: Zip: E -Mail Address: SN c'. Please leave your comments with open house staff, or mail or email them' to: Moira Bradshaw City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Email: moira.bradshaw@tukwilawa.gov Comments must be emailed or postmarked by March 28, 2012. Attachment D: Notice of Decisions City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director December 7, 2011 NOTICE OF DECISION TO: Ross Widener, Applicant City of Tukwila, Public Works Department Sound Transit, Barry Alavi, Project Manager King County Assessor, Accounting Division Washington State Department of Ecology, SEPA Division City of Renton, Public Works Department Washington State Department of Transportation Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Karen Walters MK Property Services, Mike Kirkland Puget Western, Gust Erikson This letter serves as a notice of decision and is issued.pursuant to the Notice of Decision section of the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC 18.104.170) on the following project and permit approval. I. PROJECT INFORMATION Proiect File Number: L10 -035 Applicant: Ross Widener Tvoe of Permit Applied for: Type 2 Sensitive Areas Decision Proiect Description: Sounder Commuter Rail and Amtrak Interregional Rail Transit Station and Strander Boulevard Extension Location: Generally south of I -405; and approximately in an eastern extension of Strander Boulevard from the edge of West Valley Highway and between the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks and; specifically Tax parcels: 0005800020; 2523049087;2523049006 Associated Files: PL10 -030 Comprehensive Plan Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Desimation/Zoning District: 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone 206- 431 -3670 Fax. 206 431 -3665 H. DECISION SEPA Determination: The City of Renton SEPA Responsible Official previously determined that the Strander Boulevard Extension project, as proposed, does not create a probable significant environmental impact and issued a Determination of Non Significance (DNS), and the Sound Transit SEPA Responsible Official determined that the Tukwila Sounder Commuter Rail Station does create a probable significant environmental impact if specific mitigation conditions are imposed on the project and issued a Mitigated Determination of Non Significance (MDNS) requiring compliance with those mitigation conditions. Decision on Substantive Permit: The Community Development Director has determined that the following request does comply with applicable City and state code requirements and has approved the application, subject to conditions that are set forth in the Decision based on the findings and conclusions contained in the staff report: 1. To allow a road in a Category III wetland (Wetland O) resulting in complete elimination and location of the mitigation for permanent wetland impacts off -site at the Springbrook Creek Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank in Renton; Wetland O would be permanently filled and mitigated in an off -site location. 2. To allow a street that results in a partial fill of a Category II wetland and mitigate the impacts off site at the Springbrook Creek Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank in Renton; Wetland Q would be partially filled and mitigated at an off -site location. Request to permanently reduce width of Category II wetland buffer; Buffer area for Q and R would be reduced from the required 100 feet to a range of from 0 200 feet with no setback provided; 3. To allow an essential utility and create new surface water discharge to a sensitive area and its buffer from a storm water detention facilities and pre settlement ponds; Wetland and buffer area for Q and R would be used as an essential utility and as a discharge area for the storm water pond overflow that is being installed to handle the surface water from the new street; 4. To allow Off -Site Mitigation to mitigate for Wetlands O and Q/R impacts; 5. To use the Springbrook Mitigation Bank and approving the specific number of credits required for the above impacts; and 6. To waive the setback requirement when a site plan demonstrates there will be no impacts to the buffer from construction or occasional maintenance activities. The conditions of approval are as follows: 1. Upon the inception of the buffer enhancement work, the following modifications and additions will be made to the specifications of the Wetland Buffer Mitigation Plan (Widener Associates, August 2011,) which is Attachment J of the December 6, 2011 Staff Report a. Only herbicides approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for aquatic use (i.e. Such as Aquamaster or other approved herbicide) for Reed Canary grass control. b. Live willow stakes must be 1 /2 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and must be installed so that 3/ of the stake is buried in the ground, and a couple of bud nodes are above ground. Page 2 of 5 12/06/20119:59:00 AM c. Use of bare -root plants and live stakes must be in accordance with standard practices for dormancy (i.e. live stakes mid- October to mid -March and bare -root plants January to early March). If mitigation planting occurs at other times of the year, potted plants will be required. d. Modification of Objective 2 (page 19 performance and success standards to a maximum 15% percent of invasive vegetation in the wetland buffer area and not 25 e. Monitoring reporting that shall be done on an annual basis for 5 years (page 20) and not just in years one, three and five. 2. Any large trees removed during wetland Q/R alteration shall be stockpiled for use within the buffer mitigation area as large woody debris 3. Prior to beginning the Phase II buffer mitigation work, the following additional documentation shall be provided by the City of Renton to the City of Tukwila DCD prior to implementation of the Wetland Buffer Mitigation Plan: a. Identification of any unanticipated wetland and buffer impacts caused during construction and recommended mitigation. b. Measures that protect the existing wetland and buffer areas during enhancement work and to control erosion and sedimentation into the sensitive areas. c. A detailed maintenance plan (including frequency, responsibilities, and methods for: watering, invasive plant control, replacement of dead plants, addition of plants if areal coverage performance standards are not being met, etc.) d. A detailed monitoring plan (methods, responsibilities, frequency, reporting.) 4. Within one year of acceptance of the Phase H Strander Boulevard Extension project by the Renton City Council, the City of Renton will implement and complete the Wetland Buffer Mitigation Plan (revised per above conditions.) The buffer mitigation area is show on Figure 2 of the Wetland Buffer Mitigation Plan. (Staff Report Attachment J) 5. Upon completion of the buffer enhancement, the City of Renton will call the City of Tukwila DCD Director for an inspection and final punch list if appropriate that must be completed within a mutually agreed and specified time frame. 6. At 90% design for Phase III, the City of Renton will submit to the City of Tukwila Department of Community Development the following: a. A review and evaluation of the Wetland Buffer Mitigation Plan (Widener Associates, August 2011) that is based upon a site surveillance for any changed environmental conditions or construction impacts not identified in the 2011 Plan and/or this Staff Report and Decision. b. Submittal of an updated Wetland Buffer Mitigation Plan (Widener Associates, August 2011) that is updated per the new information. The following specific tasks shall be conducted and documentation shall be submitted: i. Report of results of site surveillance and any changes needed or recommended to meet the goals and objectives of the buffer enhancement (pages 18 -20) Page 3 of 5 12106/20119:59:00 AM ii. A plan showing proposed measures to protect existing wetland and buffer areas during construction of Phase III and to control erosion and sedimentation into the sensitive areas. At a minimum, the proposal shall include installation of a fence around the outside edge of the buffer enhancement area and the wetlands that are preserved, prior to the start of any construction. iii. A contingency plan for unforeseen permanent or temporary wetland/buffer impacts caused during construction of Phase III. iv. A detailed maintenance plan (including frequency, responsibilities, and methods for: watering, invasive plant control, replacement of dead plants, addition of plants if areal coverage performance standards are not being met, etc.) V. A detailed monitoring plan (methods, responsibilities, frequency, reporting) 7. The final configuration of the storm water pond and its berms shall be planted with native shrubs and groundcover along the wetland buffer side of the pond. III. YOUR APPEAL RIGHTS The Decision on this Permit Application is a Type 2 decision pursuant to the Classifications of Permit Applications section of the Tukwila Municipal Code §18.104.010. Other land use applications related to this project may still be pending. No administrative appeal of a DNS or an EIS is permitted. One administrative appeal to the Hearing Examiner of the Decision on the Permit itself is permitted. A parry who is not satisfied with the outcome of the administrative appeal process may file an appeal in King County Superior Court from the Hearing Examiner decision. IV. PROCEDURES AND TIME FOR APPEALING In order to appeal the Community Development Director's decision on the Permit Application, a written notice of appeal must be filed with the Department of Community Development within 21 days of the issuance of this Decision, which is by December 28, 2011. The requirements for such appeals are set forth in the Appeal Processes Chapter of the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC 18.116.) All appeal materials shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Appeal materials MUST include: 1. The name of the appealing parry. 2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's behalf. Page 4 of 5 12/06/20119:59:00 AM 3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors in the decision. 4. The Notice of Appeal shall identify (a) the specific errors of fact or errors in application of the law in the decision being appealed; (b) the harm suffered or anticipated by the appellant, and (c) the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal. 5. Appeal fee per the current fee schedule, additional hourly charges may apply. In addition all hearing examiner costs will be passed through to the appellant. V. APPEAL HEARINGS PROCESS Any administrative appeal regarding the Permit shall be conducted as an open record hearing before the Hearing Examiner based on the testimony and documentary evidence presented at the open record hearing. The Hearing Examiner decision on the appeal is the City's final decision. Any party wishing to challenge the Hearing Examiner decision on this application must file an appeal pursuant to the procedures and time limitations set forth in Judicial review of land use decisions Chapter of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 36.70C.) An appeal challenging a DNS, an MDNS or an EIS may be included in such an appeal. If no appeal of the Hearing Examiner decision is properly filed in Superior Court within such time limit, the Decision on this permit will be final. The City's decision to issue a DNS, an MDNS or an EIS is final for this permit and any other pending permit applications for the development of the subject property. VI. INSPECTION OF INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION Project materials including the application, any staff reports, and other studies related to the permits are available for inspection at the Tukwila Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, Washington 98188 from Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The project planner is Moira Carr Bradshaw, who may be contacted at 206 -431 -3651 for further information. Property owners affected by this decision may request a change in valuation for their property tax purposes. Contact the King County Assessor's Office for further information regarding property tax valuation changes. The notice board must be removed at the expiration of the appeal period if no appeal is filed. L Dep ent of Community Development City of Tukwila WALong Range Projects\SoundTransiMounder\Wetlands\NOD Type 2 pennit.doc Page 5 of 5 12106/201110-11:00 AM p �Y December 24, 2009 Notice of Decision To: Jim Edwards, Capital Projects, Sound Transit Applicant King County Assessor, Accounting Division Washington State Department of Ecology Agencies with Jurisdiction Parties of Record Jim Hagger ton, Mayor ,hack Pace, Director This letter serves as a notice of decision and is issued pursuant to the Permit Application Types and procedures Chapter of the City's Zoning Code. (18.104.170. TMC) I. Project Information Proiect File Number: L09 -040 Applicant: Jim Edwards, Director, Capital Projects; Sound Transit Tvpe of Permit ADnlied for: Parking standards for use not specified. (18.56.100 TMC) Proiect Description: Parking Supply for Tukwila Station, a joint Sound Transit Commuter rail and AMTRAK Cascades station. Location: 7301 Longacres Way Comprehensive Plan Desianation: TUC Zonine District: TUC SEPA: Environmental Assessment and SEPA addendum to mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance. Staff: Moira Carr Bradshaw, Senior Planner MD Page 1 of 5 12/24/2009 WALong Range Projects \SoundTransit \Sounder \NOD Parking Determination- L09- 040.doc 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Suite #100 Tukwila Washington 98188 Phone: 206 g 431 -3670 0 Fax: 206 431 -3665 II. DECISION SEPA Determination: Sound Transit was the lead agency for SEPA review and prepared an environmental assessment (EA) to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act. (Sound Transit, January 2009). That EA also served as an addendum to the SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non significance issued in 1998 for the Tacoma to Seattle Commuter Rail analysis. (FTA and Sound Transit, June 1998). Decision on Substantive Permit: The Director has determined that this application for a Parking Determination does comply with applicable City code requirements and has made the determination approving Sound Transit's provision of 390 parking spaces based on the findings and conclusions contained in the staff report to the Community Development Director dated December 10, 2009, and subject to arty conditions which are set forth in this Decision and are listed below: Conditions to Ensure Adequate Off Street Parkine Supply The purpose of these conditions is 1) to ensure that adequate project related parking facilities are provided in the short and long term as demand warrants and 2) to ensure adequate monitoring and mitigation of off -site parking impacts. In order to support the goals and policies of Sound Transit and the City of Tukwila, the following conditions shall be implemented as part of the permanent station design and operation: Parking Utilization Counting Program (ST proposed Condition 2 with modification) 1. Because the analysis provided by Sound Transit relies heavily upon the historic use of the temporary station for support of the proposed parking supply number, Sound Transit shall continue to perform a utilization count on a quarterly basis. The report on the program shall contain: Parking utilization counts that are taken in the Tukwila Station parking facility and in any other parking provided for Tukwila commuter rail patrons. Parking utilization counts that are taken every quarter and occurring on two consecutive mid -week days (Tuesday and Wednesday or Wednesday and Thursday) of a non holiday week that is also not adjacent to a holiday week. All counts shall occur on days having typical weather conditions for the season and shall occur during the middle of the a.m. peak. Parking counts shall also compare parking prior to train arrival and after train departure. Parking utilization counts that are tabulated according to parking stall type, i.e. handicap, motorcycle, vanshare /vanpool, unrestricted parking use, etc. Parking utilization counting program results that are tabulated and mailed to the Director within 14 days of the count. Bicycle locker wait list. Triggers up to December 31, 2030 for modifications to this Parking Determination 2. Sound Transit shall apply for a modification of this Parking Determination if any three consecutive quarterly counts show that the average parking utilization MD Page 2 of 5 12/24/2009 WALong Range Projects \SoundTransit \Sounder \NOD Parking Determination- L09- 040.doc equals or exceeds 95% of the "unrestricted automobile parking stall supply Unrestricted automobile parking stall supply is the total of all stalls that are not restricted to any type of user, such as disabled, van share, etc. The request for modification shall propose mitigation measures to meet the new demand and the mitigation measures shall be subject to the Director's approval. This condition shall expire on December 31, 2030. 3. Sound Transit shall apply for a modification of this Parking Determination if Sound Transit decides to start charging fees for automobile parking. The request for modification shall include measures that Sound Transit will take to ensure adequate monitoring and mitigation of off site parking impacts and shall be subject to the Director's approval. This condition shall expire on December 31, 2030. Procedural actions that will be taken to provide additional parking 4. Sound Transit shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits and approvals for additional parking either when voluntarily provided by Sound Transit or as maybe required by a new parking determination consistent with the decision outlined above. 5. Covenant, cooperative or shared parking within a' /4 mile walking route of the Tukwila Station platform access points shall be considered an allowed use for the Tukwila Station and will not require a modified Parking Determination. Sound Transit shall be responsible for all necessary permits and agreements with affected property owners. 6. Except for those changes noted within this Parking Determination and the attached conditions, any changes to Sound Transit's parking proposal shall require an application for a new Parking Determination and a new Parking Determination rendered by the Director. Additional parking that is required as part of a new Parking Determination shall be completed within three years of that new parking decision unless otherwise provided in that new Parking Determination. 7. During any time of construction of new parking or other impediment to designated Tukwila Station parking areas, Sound Transit shall assure that temporary parking is provided, whether by shared parking or lease agreements with other property owners. Multi -modal access improvements and demand management (ST proposed Conditions 1, 4, 5 and 6 with modification) 8. Sound Transit will perform two system wide transit ridership surveys within six years after completion of the permanent Tukwila Station. Among other questions, the survey will determine customer boardings and alightings and customer mode of access and be statistically relevant for the Tukwila Station. In conjunction with the surveys, Sound Transit shall prepare and implement an Access Management and Utilization Plan with involvement from the City, other transit agency partners and Sound Transit customers, to examine how to best manage parking and customer access to and from Tukwila Station. The MD Page 3 of 5 12/24/2009 WALong Range Projects \SoundTransit \Sounder \NOD Parking Determination- L09- 040.doc following policy and demand management tools are among the types of tools that may be considered in the Plan: Sound Transit support of and coordination on multi -modal access projects within the adjacent urban center Increasing vehicle occupancy of all users of station parking stalls Consistent, accurate, and fair parking policy enforcement Limits on parking stall type of use Working on the development of shuttle routes where critical mass exists Coordinating with Metro on transit route scheduling and on park and ride utilization for non Sounder and AMTRAK customers. Technology applications and informative handouts for improved customer information regarding access Charging fees for parking may be included but would involve a modified Parking Determination (see Condition 3 above) 9. Sound Transit shall provide sufficient secure covered bicycle parking that exceeds demand by 5 With 48 as the baseline demand and 5% cushion there shall be at least 51 spaces for secure covered parking. The facilities shall be provided at the opening of the Tukwila Station and continue for the life of the project. Transit—oriented Development 10. If the Tukwila Station site is redeveloped with a transit oriented commercial or residential development, this Parking Determination will become null and void. Any parking requirements for a future transit oriented development shall be reviewed in conjunction with the mix of uses, operation of the Tukwila Station and the development regulations in place at the time of the redevelopment. III. Your Appeal Rights The Decision on this Permit Application is a Type 2 decision pursuant to the Permit Application Type and Procedures Chapter of the Zoning Code (18.104.010. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC)). Other land use applications related to this project have yet to be filed. One administrative appeal to the Hearing Examiner of this permit decision is permitted. Unless an appeal of the Director's decision on this permit is timely and properly filed to the Hearing Examiner, the Director's decision on this permit shall be final. A party who is not satisfied with the outcome of the administrative appeal process outlined below may file an appeal in King County Superior Court. IV. Procedures and Time for Appealing In order to appeal the Community Development Director's decision on the Permit Application, a written notice of appeal must be filed with the Department of Community Development within 14 days of the issuance of this Decision. The deadline for filing any such appeal in this matter is 5:00 p.m. on January 7, 2009. MD Page 4 of 5 12/24/2009 WALong Range Projects \SoundTransit \Sounder \NOD Parking Determination- L09- 040.doc The requirements for such appeals are set forth in the Appeal Processes Chapter of the Zoning Code (18.116, Tukwila Municipal Code). All appeal materials shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Appeal materials MUST include: 1. The name of the appealing party. 2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's behalf. 3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors in the decision. 4. The Notice of Appeal shall identify (a) the specific errors of fact or errors in application of the law in the decision being appealed; (b) the harm suffered or anticipated by the appellant, and (c) the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal. V. Appeal Hearings Process Any administrative appeal regarding the Permit shall be conducted as an open record appeal before the Hearing Examiner based on the testimony and documentary evidence presented at the open record hearing. The Hearing Examiner decision on the appeal is the City's final decision. Any party wishing to challenge the Hearing Examiner decision on this application must file an appeal pursuant to the procedures and time limitations set forth in the RCW 36.70C. If no appeal of the Hearing Examiner decision is properly filed in Superior Court within such time limit, the Decision on this permit will be final. VI. Inspection of information on the application Project materials including the application, any staff reports, and other studies related to the permits are available for inspection at the Tukwila Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, Washington 98188, from Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The project planner is Moira Carr Bradshaw, who may be contacted at 206 431 -3670, for further information. Property owners affected by this decision may request a change in valuation for their property tax purposes. Contact the King County Assessor's Office for further information regarding property tax valuation changes. (Y. L De rtment of Community Development Ci of Tukwila MD Page 5 of 5 12/24/2009 WALong Range Projects\SoundTransit \Sounder \NOD Parking Determination- L09- 040.doc p Attachment E: Tuk ST Corresp. July 29, 2011 Ahmad Fazel Sound Transit 401 S Jackson Street Seattle WA 98104 City of Tukwila Department of Community Development Re: Proposed Commuter Rail Station redesign to use the north option. Dear Mr. Fazel: Jim Haggerton, Mayor Jack Pace, Director As you are aware, Sound Transit applied for an Unclassified Use Permit for the Commuter Rail Station on August 2, 2010. You subsequently met with Steve Lancaster and me to discuss the possibility of redesigning the station and moving the platforms north to potentially reduce conflicts with the existing utilities; avoid delays due to the unknown status of the design and construction of the Strander Boulevard extension; and reduce costs associated with the pedestrian bridge over the tracks for access to the east platforms. Since October 2010, Sound Transit has been evaluating different design options for the Commuter Rail Station. As you are aware the City of Renton has been successful in funding the Strander Bridge for the BNSF tracks. It is also our understanding that Sound Transit has briefed their Capital Committee and made a recommendation to pursue the "north option" station. Sound Transit anticipates savings with this option along with restoring schedule certainty as it avoids the utility conflicts with the Seattle Water line; and avoids conflicts with Strander Boulevard Phase 2 extension. At this time, you have asked for the City's input on the three alternatives that are under consideration. All three alternatives use Longacres Way for access to the east platforms instead of a pedestrian bridge over or tunnel under the BNSF tracks. It is our understanding that prior to directing your consultants to proceed with a new design direction you would like assurance that City staff will support using Longacres Way as the only pedestrian access to the east platforms. While over the years city staff has expressed concerns about access to the east platforms and discussions have been focused on either having a tunnel or a pedestrian bridge for access to the east platforms, these concerns were primarily due to the total distance that a customer needed to walk in order to reach the platform. As you know, the ultimate decision regarding this application rests with the City Council; however, with the revised site layout, having the platforms closer to Longacres Way, City staff will support Sound Transit's proposal to use Longacres Way for access to the east platforms instead of a pedestrian bridge or a tunnel. We look forward to receiving a new Unclassified Use Permit application with the revised layout. My staff will provide more detailed comments on the three "north" options under consideration and will work cooperatively throughout the review process to take this important project to Tukwila City Council for their approval. Sincere Jack Pace C: Steve Lancaster, City Administrator Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney Steve Sheehy, Sound Transit Ron Lewis, Sound Transit Barry Alavi, Sound Transit 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone 206 -431 -3670 Fax 206 431 -3665 p Attachment F: NEPA /SEPA Mitigation Comments Tukwila Commuter Rail Station Selected Mitigation Commitments NEPA Environmental Assessment January 2009 Appendix B BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 1. Use appropriate best management practices (BMPs) to control potential water quality and quantity issues during and after construction as described below under WATER QUALITY and HYDROLOGY. WATER QUALITY and HYDROLOGY 1. Cover stockpiled soils, use sediment traps and ponds, clear areas just prior to construction, and replant cleared areas as soon as possible. 2. Implement a spill control and prevention plan for all construction areas of the site. The plan shall include such measures as clean -up procedures in the event of small and large spills and training for personnel on the reduction and elimination of potential spill sources. 3. Minimize on -site refueling areas and areas of fuel or chemical storage. Berm, or curb and line with impermeable materials all refueling areas where possible, and divert drainage away from these areas. 4. Maintain facilities for proper collection and disposal of any waste products, such as used motor oil NOISE 1. Reduce construction noise with properly sized and maintained mufflers, engine intake silencers, engine enclosures, and by turning off idle equipment. Specify in the construction contract that mufflers be in good working order and that engine enclosures be used on equipment when the engine is the dominant source of noise. 2. Place stationary pumps, compressors, welding machines, and similar equipment in continuous operation as far away from sensitive receiving locations as possible. Where this is infeasible, place portable noise barriers around the equipment with the opening directed away from the sensitive receiving property, as appropriate. AIR QUALITY 1. During construction, the construction contractor(s) will be required to comply with all relevant federal, state, and local air quality laws, and would be required to prepare a plan for minimizing dust and odors sufficiently to comply with PSCAA Regulation I, Sections 9.11 and 9.15. 2. Use only equipment and trucks that are maintained in optimal operational condition. 3. Require all off -road equipment to be retrofit with emission reduction equipment (i.e., require participation in Puget Sound region Diesel Solutions by project sponsors and contractors). 4. Implement construction curbs on hot days when region is at risk for exceeding the ozone NAAQS, and work at night instead. 5. Implement restrictions on construction truck idling (e.g., idling to maximum of 5 minutes). 6. Spray exposed soil with water or other suppressant to reduce emissions of PM10 and deposition of particulate matter. 7. Pave or use gravel on staging areas and roads that would be exposed for long periods. 8. Cover all trucks transporting materials, wet materials in truck, or provide adequate freeboard (space from the top of the material to the top of the truck bed), to reduce PM10 emissions and deposition during transport. Page 1 of 3 Attachment F AIR QUALITY Cont. 9. Provide wheel washers to remove particulate matter that would otherwise be carried off -site by vehicles to decrease deposition of particulate matter on area roadways. 10. Remove particulate matter deposited on paved, public roads, sidewalks, and bicycle and pedestrian paths as a result of the project construction in order to reduce mud and dust; sweep and wash affected streets regularly as needed during construction to reduce emissions. 11. Cover dirt, gravel, and debris piles as needed to reduce dust and wind -blown debris. 12. Route and schedule construction trucks to reduce delays to traffic during peak travel times. ARCHAEOLOGICAL and CULTURAL RESOURCES Sound Transit will implement the following mitigation measures to protect resources if any are uncovered: 1. Site excavation that extends below fill and into native soils will be monitored by a professional archaeologist. 2. If archaeologically significant resources are encountered during proposed project construction, work shall be halted while DAHP is consulted to determine an appropriate course of action. 3. Tribes with jurisdiction shall be notified in the event potentially significant Native American cultural resources are discovered during excavations. 4. Sound Transit and FTA will prepare an Inadvertent Discovery Plan to be followed during station construction and excavations into potential native soils. GEOLOGY and SOILS 1. Address potential liquefaction or settling impacts to station facilities: Implement proper subgrade preparation in embankments and paved areas and adopt modern earthquake- resistant building methods and practices for station related structures to help minimize the potential for damage to structures or pavement during seismic events. Establish emergency procedures that would detail specific responses to seismic events. The responses shall include evacuating station facilities and inspecting the facilities for earthquake damage. Emergency procedures shall be planned in coordination with local emergency service providers. UTILITIES and PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Coordinate with public services and utility providers through development of specific construction related mitigation measures such as, avoidance, scheduling of temporary disruptions, or replacement of facilities. 2. Coordination shall be on -going throughout the construction process. SAFETY and SECURITY 1. Emergency telephones will be readily available for individuals to call for help if needed. Emergency procedures for responding to earthquakes shall be established. In the event of an earthquake, track work and bridges will be inspected thoroughly but rapidly, so service can resume as soon as it is safe to do so. 2. Sound Transit shall follow Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) track safety standards and BNSF safety standards. 3. Develop a safety plan for the proposed commuter rail station prior to the start of operation at the permanent station. This plan will be developed in cooperation with Sound Transit Security staff, BNSF, and Tukwila's Emergency Coordinator and will involve coordination with all local police and fire Safety Page 2 of 3 Attachment F SAFETY and SECURITY Cont. departments to ensure that emergency access routes and procedures are understood by all parties. The safety plan will also include detailed plans for the evacuation of trains and station areas in the event of an emergency. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Sound Transit commits to the following measures to mitigate for the potential of encountering hazardous materials during construction: 1. Prepare a site safety plan, and spill prevention and countermeasures plan. Ensure that personnel are trained to recognize potential hazards. If hazardous substances are encountered, they will be addressed in accordance with applicable regulations. 2. Spill control plans and other site safety measures shall be implemented as part of the construction process. 3. If any suspected contamination is encountered, proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, breathing equipment, etc.) and other measures, consistent with federal and state standards to provide a safer working environment for construction workers will be used. Page 3 of 3 Attachment F p Sound Transit Commuter Rail Tukwila Sounder Station Attachment G: ST Criteria Responses D. PERMIT REVIEW CRITERIA COMPLIANCE WITH UUP CRITERIA, TMC 18.66.060 The Project qualifies as a "Mass Transit Facility" under the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC). The TMC allows "Mass Transit Facilities" in all land use districts subject to City Council approval of an Unclassified Use Permit (UUP). Under the City's regulations, UUP applications are reviewed under criteria set forth in TMC 18.66.060. Those criteria are listed below in bold type, followed by Sound Transit's analysis of how the Project meets each criterion. 1. Where appropriate and feasible, all facilities shall be underground. As the City recognized in approving the existing temporary station, it is neither appropriate nor feasible to locate the Project underground. The Project relies on existing railroad lines owned and operated by BNSF that are located at grade on embankments. Undergrounding the Project would require undergrounding the entire Station, and relocating the existing railroad tracks into a below grade tunnel. Sound Transit lacks the authority to mandate that BNSF relocate its railroad lines below grade. Additionally this requirement would have the effect of precluding this Project at this location, violating RCW 36.70A.200(5). Sound Transit is making efforts to respond in part to this criterion. All new power and communications conduit, water, and sewer installed as part of the Project will be located underground except within building structures. The Station has been designed to integrate with the surrounding properties and development. 2. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. The Project will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. The Project will improve public welfare without adversely affecting the surrounding area. The Project will make permanent commuter rail service in the Tukwila /Renton area, providing a major public benefit to the region by providing effective, efficient mass transit service. The area immediately around the Project site is largely undeveloped. Currently, the property to the north, south, and east of the Project site are vacant with the exception of the Federal Reserve Bank southeast of the Project site. The property to the west is developed with a combination of hotels, convenience stores, fast food restaurants, and a gas station. None of these improvements will be adversely affected by the development of the Project. The hotel was developed after the railroad tracks were installed and voluntarily assumed any impact generated by trains running on the existing tracks. Rather than being adversely affected by the Project, future development of other properties in the area will likely benefit from the proximity to a commuter rail station and transit hub. KPFF Consultinff Engineers 15 Unclassified T Tse Permit Sound Transit Commuter Rail Tukwila .Sounder Station The existing temporary station has been operating at the proposed Project site for the last 10 years. Sound Transit is not aware of any information indicating that the existing temporary station has been materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements. The Project will be a significant improvement over the existing temporary station. Sound Transit has made a significant effort to invite public participation and comment throughout every phase of the design development for the Project to vet concerns regarding potential adverse impacts from the Project. A summary table of the different types of outreach and when each occurred is provided below. These outreach efforts have provided both local governments (King County, Tukwila, and Renton) and members of the surrounding community the opportunity to raise any questions or concerns regarding the impacts of the Project. Through this process, Sound Transit refined the design and proposed construction methods to minimize impacts on existing adjacent land uses and interference with anticipated future built environment, and to create a welcoming user interface. At this time, Sound Transit is not aware of any outstanding /unresolved concerns. PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS AND MEETING SUMMARY 1/1/1997 to 10/12/2010 Date Event /Topic or Board Held By 11/6/2000 Public Meeting Unclassified Use Tukwila City Council; Sound Permit Transit 3/12/2001 Tukwila Commuter Rail Station Open for Service 3/30/2001 King County Transit Oriented Development Conference 7/11/2001 I Tukwila Station Outreach 7/12/2001 I Tukwila Station Outreach 1/23/2003 I Tukwila Transportation Event 9/19/2007 Tukwila Station Unclassified Use Permit Public meeting 12/2/2007 I Tukwila Rail Station Unclassified Sound Transit King County Transportation Planning Section Sound Transit Sound Transit Group Health Cooperative City of Tukwila City of Tukwila 1/29/2009 I Environmental Assessment Sound Transit 10/12/2010 Unclassified Use Permit Open I City of Tukwila with Sound Transit House assistance KPFF Consultin g Engin eers 16 Location City of Tukwila Tukwila Station King County Renton Park and Ride Tukwila Park and Ride Tukwila- Group Health Co -Op Tukwila City Hall I Tukwila City Hall I I Embassy Suites I Tukwila Commuter Rail Station Parking Lot Attendees Open Open Closed Invite Only Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Unclassified Use Permit Sound Transit Commuter Rail Tukwila Sounder Station Sound Transit has designed the Project to maximize public safety. The Project site layout promotes public safety by minimizing pedestrian /bicycle /vehicular conflicts and providing improved weather protection, and providing lighting throughout the site for visibility and security. Sound Transit will have security guards at the Station during the train operation hours on weekdays and on weekends when there are special event trains. Closed circuit TV cameras, emergency call stations, and a PA system are all security elements that are part of the design. Adverse environmental impacts that have been identified for the Project are addressed as set forth in the FONSI (see Appendix F.4) for the Project. Based on the above, the Project will provide significant material benefits to the public welfare and properties in the vicinity, and will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. 3. The proposed use shall meet or exceed the same standards for parking, landscaping, yards, and other development regulations that are required in the district it will occupy. The Project meets or exceeds Tukwila's applicable standards for parking, landscaping, yards, and other development regulations. A. Parking: The TMC does not define a required number of parking stalls for the Project. An administrative determination for parking_ is required pursuant to TMC 18.56. Sound Transit prepared and submitted a Parking Determination Application to establish the parking stall count. The City issued a Parking Determination approving Sound Transit's request for 390 parking stalls on December 24, 2009 (Appendix E.1). The Determination was not appealed. The Project has been designed to meet this requirement. B. Landscaping: The landscaping plan for the Project exceeds Tukwila's standard landscaping requirements for this site (City of Tukwila Municipal Code, Type I and Type II Landscape Perimeters). The Project will incorporate landscaping into the western embankment; the parking lot, and the pedestrian transit plaza. C. Yards: The TMC establishes minimum setback requirements of 15 feet in the front, and 10 feet on the sides and rear. The Project meets these yard requirements by providing more than 15 feet of yard between the bus loop and Longacres Way. The side and rear yards provide at least 10 feet. D. Other development regulations: In addition to parking, landscaping, and yard requirements, the Project also complies with Tukwila's standards for parking stall dimensions, drive aisle widths, maximum compact stall amounts and signage. Sound Transit has not requested any variances or deviations from Tukwila's standard development regulations as part of this Project. 4. The proposed development shall be compatible with surrounding land uses. KPFF Consultinp Engineers 17 ,Unclassified Use Permit Sound Transit Commuter Rail Tukwila Sounder Station The Project is compatible with surrounding land uses. The majority of property immediately adjacent to the Project site is undeveloped. The properties to the north, south, and east of the Project site are currently vacant with the exception of the Federal Reserve Bank southeast of the Project Site. The property to the west is developed with a combination of hotels, a convenience store, fast food restaurants, and a gas station. The Project is compatible with each of these existing uses. The Project is also compatible with the land uses anticipated and planned for this area in the future. Specifically, the Project site, as well as the property to the north, south, and west, are all located in the City of Tukwila and zoned Tukwila Urban Center (TUC). The TUC is intended to provide an area of high- intensity regional uses that include commercial services, offices, light industry, warehousing, and retail uses. The property immediately east of the Project site is located in Renton and is zoned Commercial Office. The Federal Reserve Bank building is located southeast of the Project site on property that was formerly owned by Boeing. In light of the zoning and development status of the surrounding properties, the Project will set the stage for the future development of these areas consistent with the cities' planning goals. The Project will provide transit options for employees working in Boeing's proposed development. Other developments will likely follow the approval and construction of the Project. Close proximity to transit services is viewed as a significant benefit for employers and residents alike. S. The proposed development shall to the maximum extent feasible be consistent with and promote the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan and applicable adopted area plans. The Project site is within Tukwila's Urban Center. The Comprehensive Plan describes the City's intent to support a high- density, regionally oriented, mixed -use center in Tukwila. The Comprehensive Plan places a high priority on securing commuter rail in the Urban Center to "help ensure Tukwila's long -term economic viability and competitiveness in the region." The proposed Project is consistent with these goals. The Project's presence will help the urban center maintain a regional orientation and provide transportation infrastructure for continued growth. The Project meets the goals and policies of both the Tukwila Urban Center and Transportation as stated in the 2008 Tukwila Comprehensive Plan. A few of these are highlighted below: TUKWILA URBAN CENTER Goal 10.1: Land Use. The Tukwila Urban Center will contain an intense, diverse mix of uses, which will evolve over time. The character and pace of this evolution will have been set by a combination of guidelines, regulations, incentives, market conditions, and proactive private /public actions which reinforce existing strengths and open new opportunities, and the desire for a high quality environment for workers, visitors, and residents. KPFF ConsultinP Engineers 18 Unclassified Use Permit Sound Transit Commuter Rail Tukwila SounderSStation 10.1.1 Recognize the Tukwila Urban Center as a regional commercial /industrial area, with opportunities for residential development served by a balance of auto, pedestrian and transit facilities. The Project will meet this policy goal by providing the desired transit facilities. 10.1.2: Public /private investment shall facilitate and encourage overall growth in the Tukwila Urban Center. The Project represents a significant public investment in the Tukwila Urban Center that will facilitate and encourage overall growth by providing high- capacity transit to the region. Providing a means for the public to access the region is necessary to sustain the urban center and promote growth. Goal 10.2: Urban Development. Encourage and allow a central focus for the Tukwila Urban Center, with natural and built environments that are attractive, functional, and distinctive, and support a range of mixed uses promoting business, shopping, recreation, entertainment, and residential opportunities. The Project fully implements and achieves this goal. The Project has been designed to be attractive, functional and distinctive while achieving the predominant goal of providing easy access by residents, employers, employees, and visitors to and from Tukwila, where they can engage in a full range of activities. To best serve the patrons, the facility must be inviting, easy to use and safe. The site layout was developed to simplify wayfinding and accessibility. The architectural character of the Project is established with simple clear elements that have direct purpose for the functions of the Station. The massing is conceived of layers of both solid and permeable materials that when combined form a visually interesting composition. Materials throughout the Project are concrete, painted steel, and stainless steel. All provide durability throughout the Project. Landscape and lighting design has been incorporated with the architectural design of the Project to provide the complete aesthetic and functional experience for commuters. The site will be landscaped with a variety of land forms and landscape materials that add visual interest, softening of the paved areas, and create a setting for the facility. Overall, the lighting design uses a layered approach to site lighting with street lights and pedestrian scale poles to provide safe and even light levels while highlighting architectural and landscape features. 10.2.9. Parks, Open Space, and Public Amenities. Support plans, policies, projects and programs to expand and improve parks, open space, and other amenities in the Tukwila Urban Center and seek opportunities to develop new facilities that enhance the overall experience of employees, residents, business owners and visitors. The Project will make permanent a significant public amenity in the Tukwila Urban Center: commuter rail. This service will enhance the experiences of employees, residents, business owner and visitors by providing convenient mass transit access to the Tukwila Urban Center. KPFFConsultingEngineers 19 Unclassified U.ve Permit Sound Transit Commuter Rail Tukwila Sounder Station Goal 10.3: Transportation and Circulation. A balanced transportation network that compliments the Tukwila Urban Center land use and design policies and provides access for all transportation modes to, from, and within the center. 10.3.1. Regional Access. Promote transportation and transit services and facilities, as well as traffic management systems that increase and improve access to and from the Tukwila Urban Center for all transportation modes; encourage a range of solutions, including but not limited to local circulator systems, regional serving park -n -ride sites, connections to regional rail alignments, and regional high- occupancy vehicle systems. The Project meets this goal and policy by making permanent commuter rail in the Tukwila Urban Center, which will provide access for employees, business owners, residents and visitors easy access to /from the Tukwila Urban Center. 10.3.3.Transit Service and Facilities. In an effort to provide the greatest benefit to employees, business people, shoppers, visitors, and residents of the Tukwila Urban Center, promote the development and enhancement of transit service and facilities, coordinate with regional transit agencies to enhance existing and future bus and rail facilities, ensure consistency in planning between land use and transportation to create compatibility between motor vehicles, transit, and pedestrians. The Project significantly enhances and upgrades the existing transit facility by providing a permanent station with more parking, a larger bus transit center, better weather protection for waiting passengers, more bicycle paths and amenities, sidewalks throughout the site, a central pedestrian transit plaza, increased water quality treatment, and a well thought out design incorporating significant architectural and landscape features while improving user safety. Additionally, the Station site allows for future mixed -use Transit Oriented Development. The design of the Project stresses the importance of creating a sense of place while providing consistency with the goals of the TUC. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT The Project will implement numerous goals and policies included in the Transportation Element of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan. Some of these goals and policies include: Goal 13.1: Overall. Safe and efficient movement of people and goods to, from, within, and through Tukwila. Goal 13.3: Level of Service. Traffic levels -of- service that provide safe and efficient movement of people, bikes, cars and buses and incorporate evolving land use and traffic patterns. 13.3.6 Include as a priority increased transportation choices such as transit use Goal 13.4: Public Transportation, Transit, Rideshare. Efficient transit capacity that will reduce single- occupancy vehicle trips to, from, and through Tukwila and provide public transportation for Tukwila residents who depend on it. KPFF Consulting Engineers 20 Unclassified Use Permit Sound Transit Commuter Rail Tukwila Sounder Station. 13.4.2. Recommend and pursue a regional multi -modal center in conjunction with the Tukwila Commuter Rail /Amtrak Station and secondary pedestrian /bicycle /transit hubs elsewhere in the City. 13.4.5. Continue to encourage the use of rideshare, transit, bicycle, and evolving technological transportation improvements. 13.4.10. Encourage and support public transportation service including... the continued development of commuter and light rail particularly with service to the Tukwila Urban Center..... 13.4.14. Require that parking facilities developed in conjunction with transit facilities be adequately sized and managed to prevent spillover parking into private property, public property, or public streets. Further, the Project will meet the objectives set forth in Transportation Policy 13.4.12: The development of any light rail or commuter rail system shall meet the following objectives: Any commuter or light rail system serving Tukwila, Seattle, South King County and /or Sea -Tac Airport should be located in a manner which promotes the coordinated short -term and long -term use of alternative transportation systems, such as carpools, buses, commuter rail, and light rail. Such systems shall be located so as to allow for future extensions of commuter and /or light rail services to East King County and South King County. Such systems shall be located in a manner that serves the Tukwila Urban Center and the Tukwila Multi -modal Center, so as to encourage the development of these Centers in a manner contemplated by this Plan and the Countywide Planning Policies. Overall, the Project meets each of these goals and policies of the Transportation Element by providing a comprehensive transit center, including permanent commuter rail service, Amtrak services, bus services, van share, and paratransit services, all within one convenient location within the Tukwila Urban Center. The Project is within walking distance of the northern portion of the Tukwila Urban Center, and bus service from the Station will connect users to the balance of the City, including the Tukwila Transit Center (on Andover Park West.) In addition, both vehicular and bicycle parking demand will be met by providing 390 vehicular stalls and 72 bicycle parking spaces at the Project site, consistent with the City's Parking Determination fo the Project. Ultimately, as explained above, the location of the Station is within the discretion of Sound Transit. In this case, the selected location also meets the City's goals and objectives. 6. The proposed unclassified use shall, to the maximum extent feasible, mitigate all significant adverse environmental impacts on public and private properties. Full consideration shall be given to: a. alternative locations and/or routes that reduce or eliminate adverse impacts. b. alternative designs that reduce or eliminate adverse impacts. KPFF Consulting Engineers 21 Unclassified Use Permit Sound Transit Commuter Rail Tukwila Sounder Station With regard to (a), as explained above, the Project is a recognized regional Essential Public Facility. In the Growth Management Hearing Board case noted previously, the Board held that "it is not appropriate for a local government to create [permit] criteria that purport to revisit or 'second- guess' a siting decision that has been made by a regional or state entity." With regard to (b), during the Preferred Alternatives Analysis and Project Sequencing design phase, several different site design options were studied. These can be found in more detail in the January 2009 NEPA Environmental Analysis (see Appendix F.4). The final Project design eliminates any known adverse effects to the surrounding area, responds to the City of Tukwila's Urban Center Plan, and incorporates the City of Renton's Strander Boulevard extension project. The NEPA SEPA Addendum fully evaluated the environmental impacts of the Project. The mitigation conditions set forth in the FONSI (Appendix F.4) fully mitigate any adverse environmental impacts from the Project. 7. In the event that a proposed essential public facility of a countywide or statewide nature creates an unavoidable significant adverse environmental or economic impact on the community, compensatory mitigation shall be required. Compensatory mitigation shall include public amenities, incentives or other public benefits which offset otherwise unmitigated adverse impacts of the essential public facility. Where appropriate, compensatory mitigation shall be provided as close to the affected area as possible. The Project, while an Essential Public Facility, does not generate unavoidable significant adverse environmental or economic impacts (see Appendix F). The FONSI sets forth the mitigation conditions for the Project, and no additional compensatory mitigation is necessary or appropriate. 8. For uses in residential areas, applicants shall demonstrate that there is no reasonable non- residential alternative site for their use. Prior to the development of the temporary station adjacent to the subject site, the City did not permit residential development in the subject area. The City permitted residential zoning and development in the subject area as part of the Tukwila Urban Center Plan in part because of the commuter rail station, not in spite of it. The Tukwila Comprehensive Plan expressly promotes residential use within walking distance of the Project. See Land Use Policy 10.1.4 "Tukwila Urban Center Residential Uses. Allow residential development within walking distance of the Sounder commuter rail /Amtrak station. Consequently, the authorization for residential use in the subject area is not a basis for denying or conditioning the approval of the Project in this case. The Project is essential to the Transit Oriented Development (TOD), including residential uses, proposed for the surrounding area. Since the Project is a regional Essential Public Facility, the City lacks the authority to require Sound Transit to re- evaluate the siting decision. See the response to Criterion 6 above. KPFF Consultine Enffineers 22 Unclassified Use Permit Sound Transit Commuter Rail Tukwila Sounder Station 9. For uses in residential areas, applicants shall show that the use provides some tangible benefit for the neighborhood. The Project is not located in a residential area. While the current zoning permits residential development, no residential development has been developed near the Project site. The Project will provide significant benefits to any future residential development. The Project will provide convenient commuter rail and transit opportunities to any residential communities that develop in the surrounding area. The Project will provide residents with easy access to Seattle and Tacoma, as well as other cities along the Sounder line. Further, commuter rail, as well as the various other transit options offered at the Project site, offer alternative modes of transportation to single- occupancy vehicles, thereby removing traffic from the street network. The Project also implements Goal 10.1.4 of the Tukwila Urban Center by allowing residential development within walking distance of the Sounder commuter rail /Amtrak station. KPFF Consulting Engineers 23 Unclassified Use Permit p 1 "do mga Alwnwwoo 1 2161 81 Sdn Tukwila Sounder Station: Unclassified Use Permit Application Addendum: TMC Design Review Criteria February 21, 2012 (Revised April 17, 2012) Prepared for: SOUND TRANSIT Prepared by: KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS 1601 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 1600 SEATTLE, WA 98101 206.622.5822 Sound Transit Contract No. RTA/CP 101 -05 KPFF Project No. 111026 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REVIEW CRITERIA The Sound Transit Tukwila Sounder Station (referred to as the "Project Project includes a building greater than 2,500 square feet in the TUC zone. As a result, the City of Tukwila requires a Public Hearing Design Review as part of the review and approval process. This Design Review application will be reviewed according to the applicable decision criteria set forth in TMC 18.60.050(A) Criteria for Commercial and Light Industrial Developments, and Comprehensive Plan Policies related to Design Review for All Commercial Areas, Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Zone, and Public Facilities /Utilities /Streets. Those criteria are listed below in bold type, followed by Sound Transit's (ST) analysis of how the Project meets each criterion. The Project presents an opportunity for enhanced transit access, patron accommodations and safety improvements increasing the usability and convenience of the transit network. This facility will better connect bus, bike and auto with commuter rail. To best serve patrons, the facility must be inviting, easy to use and safe. CRITERIA FOR COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS TMC 18.60.050(A)J. Applies to all projects requiring design review except: multifamily, hotel and motel developments and developments in the Tukwila International Boulevard corridor (see TMC 18.60.060(C)). Projects located within 200' of Green /Duwamish River must meet additional criteria in the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application. 1. Relationship of Structure to Site a. The site should be planned to accomplish a desirable transition with the streetscape and to provide for adequate landscaping and pedestrian movement. The overall site layout has been developed in a manner that organizes circulation patterns for various modes of transportation with the primary goal of minimizing conflicts between pedestrian, auto, and bus movements, while also providing convenient access from all modes to station platforms. Site is accessed from the west on Longacres Way. Longacres dead -ends under the BNSF trestle into Boeing Property. Street improvements will be made to Longacres Way at the site frontage, including a bike lane and a 12 -foot sidewalk. Pedestrian and bike access will connect from the Union Pacific (UP) Underpass, along the south side of Longacres Way, to the north east end of the site and to the Longacres Way underpass to the east platform. The sidewalk will be lined with a combination of tree species and landscaped ground cover. The view will be towards an open landscaped area at the center of a Transit Loop, across a Pedestrian Plaza, towards a high roof at the main entry stairs to the west platform. This view will provide a sense of approach and arrival at the station. KPFF Consultinq Enaineers t Desian Review The Pedestrian Underpass at Longacres will be upgraded to feel pleasant and secure. The improvements will include a new sidewalk with scored joints. A metal screen wall on the north side would be designed to enhance the crossing, creating visual interest during approach: the screen appears "transparent" from the perpendicular point of view, and becomes solid at a distance ahead or behind. The metal screen will also provide a backdrop for a system of evenly spaced vertical lights extending out to each direction from the trestle, and provide guidance to and from the underpass. Additional illumination within the underpass is provided by downlights mounted on the metal screen wall and positioned to provide even and consistent illumination, creating a bright and comfortable environment. Both sides of the pedestrian underpass at the east and west embankments will be planted with staghorn sumacs and combination low shrubs. The central Pedestrian Plaza serves as a pedestrian collector. Bicycle and foot traffic from Longacres, patrons walking to or from the long term parking, and bus passengers from the transit shelters arrive at the center of the site. Two sloped walkways and five sets of stairs allow access up the embankment at regular intervals along the platform. At the east, the undercrossing sidewalk splits to two ramps and two sets of stairs to the east platform. The platform is accessible from three locations for smoother flow during high traffic. The railroad berms will be landscaped with a mix of grasses and wildflowers. A "Western Access Drive" is the first vehicle entry into the site from Longacres, just east of the UP trestle. The driveway will serve as the main passenger vehicle route to drop off areas, and short and long term parking. The drive runs along the west edge of site adjacent to the UP embankment, and it is designed and located to accommodate a potential future connection south to Strander. The drive is landscaped with trees and low shrubs adjacent to Longacres, and the length of the road is lined with "Fastigliata" Tulip trees creating a sense of entrance into the greater facility. A bus -on,ly "Transit Loop" has two additional driveways into the site from Longacres, just south of the Western Access Drive. Bus access is divided into entrance and exit driveways. The Transit Loop has a connection point onto the Western Access Drive, set back from Longacres by several hundred feet. This connection will be closed with bollards until the Western Access Drive is connected south to Strander, and in the future will allow buses to enter the Transit Loop from the south instead of Longacres. A graded berm is within the center of Transit Loop and abutting Longacres. The berm provides an area of both landscaping and open space. This area, along with landscaped space at each side of the Western Access Drive, the grasses at the embankment, additional plantings throughout, the Project provides ample landscaping within the street to site transition creating a pleasant entry from the streetscape as opposed to facilities being directly adjacent to Longacres Way. KPFF Consultina Enaineers Desian Review b. Parking and service areas should be located, designed and screened to moderate the visual impact of large paved areas. The parking and service areas are significantly set back from the surrounding roadways to minimize visual impacts of the paved area from the street. The areas directly adjacent to the roadway will be graded and landscaped to provide screening of the large paved area from street view. A landscaped and graded berm is located between the two bus access points of the Transit Loop. Additional landscaping and commissioned artwork is at the north side of the Ancillary Building, adjacent to the Pedestrian Plaza. Parking is on the south end of the site, pushing it far from street view. Parking area paving is physically broken up by interior landscaped bioretention cells (rain gardens) and landscaped tabs. Trees will add vertical dimension to an otherwise flat paved area. c. The height and scale of each building should be considered in relation to its site. The proposed use of the Project is a commuter rail station. As a result, the Project does not include any "traditional" buildings. Instead there are various structures throughout the site which have been thoughtfully arranged and detailed to create a sense of architectural uniformity. The primary structures on the site are the station platforms themselves. The platforms have been located on the BNSF embankment as close as possible to the Longacres Way trestle for pedestrian access to the east northbound platform. This location is approximately 60 feet south of the existing temporary platforms in order to accommodate the design of the future MT -3 trestle at Longacres, directly adjacent to the existing trestle. The platform length is driven by the length of the trains that will use the station. The platforms extend far enough in the north -south direction that they can be accessed by sloped walkways and stairs from the Pedestrian Plaza, Transit Loop, a Transit Shelter, bicycle parking, Paratransit Shelter and Kiss Ride drop off, long -term parking lot, and the pedestrian underpass. The small scale structures on the site include: Platform shelters placed at regular intervals along the platforms A high roof over the main stairway to the west platform, matching the height and with a similar architectural vocabulary as platform shelter roofs Paratransit Shelter located at a passenger drop off Kiss Ride loop on the Pedestrian Plaza, and adjacent to an accessible ramp to the west platform Bus transit shelter located on the bus loop at active loading, also on the Pedestrian Plaza, directly adjacent to the main stairway and pedestrian undercrossing route at Longacres Ancillary Building containing support functions, located to minimize utility runs through the site and set between long -term parking and the Pedestrian Plaza KPFF Consultina Enaineers I Desian Review The ancillary building support spaces include the guard station, janitor's closet, storage room, and a bus driver comfort station. It is a small, single story element, screened at the south elevation with trees. The north face will serve as a "canvas" for the STArt commissioned art installation. The Transit Shelter, while providing a roof and weather screens at a pedestrian scale, is approximately 200 ft in length. The scale mirrors the length and horizontal Lines of the platform and shelters beyond. Once on site, the platform and shelters, along with the main stair roof, will guide users from various points around the project site. All structures are appropriately sized to the pedestrian level, and are designed for harmony in lines and scale. The scale and arrangement of the structures relative to the site is subtle and visually welcoming. 2. Relationship of Structure and Site to Adjoining Area a. Harmony in texture, line and masses is encouraged. Harmony between elements is accomplished by the use of materials. Concrete is used in sloped walkways, platform access stairways, and the pedestrian plaza. Steel and glass materials are carried through the platform shelters, the high roof at main stairs, and Transit and Paratransit Shelters. b. Appropriate landscape transition to adjoining properties should be provided. The Tukwila Municipal Code establishes minimum setback requirements of 15 feet in the front and 10 feet on the sides and rear. The Project exceeds these requirements by providing more than 50 feet in the front along Longacres Way, north of any building structures and hardscape. The side and rear setbacks provide at least 10 feet. The adjoining properties are currently separated from the Project site by the UP embankment on the west, Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BSNF) embankment on the east, Longacres Way to the north, and the future Strander Boulevard Extension to the south. The Project's design includes landscaping the BNSF embankments to enhance views along the east and west transitions. In addition, a row of trees will be provided on the west edge, adjacent to the UP embankment. Currently, the area to the south is undeveloped land owned by ST. It has a similar character to the Project site with both trees and open areas. Longacres Way next to the project site will be landscaped with "Fastigliata" Tulip Trees. c. Public buildings and structures should be consistent with the established neighborhood character. KPFF Consuitina Enaineers 4 Desian Review The surrounding area has an established urban character with a mix of uses and potential future development. Currently, the property immediately adjoining to the west is developed with a combination of hotels, fast food restaurants, a convenience store and a gas station. The adjoining properties to the north, south, and east of the Project site are vacant, with the exception of the Federal Reserve Bank southeast of the Project site. Beyond that the surrounding properties are developed with industrial buildings, office buildings, a recreational bike trail, and a major transmission power line corridor. The Project is consistent with the established urban character as it supports urban growth by providing a means for the public to access the adjoining areas and their existing developments through public transportation. See also discussion of consistency with the TUC below. d. Compatibility of vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns and loading facilities in terms of safety, efficiency and convenience should be encouraged. Conflicts between bus, car, and pedestrian circulation patterns have been minimized throughout the site layout to promote safety, efficiency, and convenience. Buses will operate at the north end of the site where the bus -only Transit Loop enters and exits from Longacres Way. The Transit Loop includes layover zones and active zones. The drop off and loading zones are directly adjacent to the Transit Shelter at the Pedestrian Plaza. Bus layover space has been provided on the east side of the Transit Loop. The Transit Loop then connects directly back to Longacres Way prior to mixing with car traffic to allow easy departure for the buses. Car traffic enters the site at the west driveway entrance from Longacres, onto the Western Access Drive. Passenger vehicle traffic, with the exception of Boeing traffic, will be discouraged from continuing east on Longacres there is no area for turnaround on Longacres to the west of the trestle, and to the east of the trestle is Boeing property. The sidewalk along Longacres will cross three drives, and careful attention to pedestrian safety at this frontage is required. Each drive serves specific vehicle movements intended to organize and ease traffic. The sidewalks will be emphasized as pedestrian zones with a combination of pavement markings and signage. Pedestrians will be visible to the drivers approaching from either direction. One directional traffic organization at the Transit Loop drives, and the maximized separation of bus and auto traffic, will enable quicker and safer pedestrian crossing at each drive, and over a shorter distance at each. Auto traffic heads south on the Western Access Drive to Paratransit and Kiss Ride drop off and short and long -term parking areas via two entrances. The north entrance will be for short term entry and exit, and south entrance for circulation in and out of the long term parking area. VanShare parking area and spaces for electric vehicles will be provided for convenience of alternative modes of transportation. Accessible parking will be located at the closest spaces directly adjacent to the embankment and plaza. KPFF Consulting Engineers 5 Design Review The Pedestrian Plaza creates a pedestrian only zone between the transit loop and station amenities, and is directly adjacent to the central main stairway to the west platform. The Kiss Ride route loops through the plaza with attention to pedestrian safety by the use of bollard placement, variations in scored pavement and signage to slow vehicles. The loop is also designed to interface with the pedestrian friendly space at the south end of the plaza by utilizing raised pavement and a pedestrian sidewalk grade concrete hardscape. At locations across the site where pedestrian movements interface with vehicle traffic, crosswalk stripes and stamped concrete will be provided to delineate pedestrian use and raise driver awareness. e. Compatibility of on -site vehicular circulation with street circulation should be encouraged. Longacres Way is the roadway providing access to the project. Longacres Way connects to West Valley Highway to the west in the City of Tukwila and Longacres Way SW to the east owned by Boeing in the City of Renton. The Western Access Drive entrance will primarily serve all vehicles except buses, with the exception of buses connecting to the south to Strander. The Buses will enter and exit the site at the Transit Loop. With this separation of bus traffic, vehicles will be able to exit quicker, minimizing the risk of on -site traffic back -up by allowing buses to return to Longacres before mixing with car traffic. In addition, the Project design includes street improvements to Longacres Way. These improvements include an 11 -foot travel lane, a 5 -foot bike lane, and a 12 -foot sidewalk. The widened and improved Longacres Way will be able to accommodate the expected increase in bus traffic. 3. Landscape and Site Treatment a. Where existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they should be recognized, preserved and enhanced. The Project site is relatively flat. Consequently, it does not include any existing topographic patterns that contribute to the beauty or utility of the site. Although the topography is not a natural occurrence, the layout of site patterns and site structures respond to and mirrors the North -South axis perimeters of the UP and BNSF embankment berms. b. Grades of walks, parking spaces, terraces and other paved areas should promote safety and provide an inviting and stable appearance. Most of the grading of the project has been designed to be flat to match closely to existing topography. Vehicular drives, parking areas, and pedestrian paths will be mostly flat, promoting safety. The Project has been designed to meet ADA Accessibility Standards, the City KPFF Consultina Enaineers 6 Desian Review of Tukwila Municipal Code, and Sound Transit Design Standards and Guidelines including site grading, landscaping and lighting. Major pedestrian areas consisting of plaza, transit access areas, and sidewalks are raised to promote safety by providing separation from vehicular traffic. Crosswalks will be striped and use stamped concrete. Walks at the ADA parking areas will be flush with wheel stop to provide easy accessibility and meet code. Landscaping has been added to enhance the project by defining boundaries between vehicles and pedestrian circulation without hindering site lines. Lighting is placed appropriately to provide security. Additional discussion of pedestrian safety with respect to vehicular conflicts is described in detail above. c. Landscape treatment should enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and important axis, and provide shade. The landscape will enhance the design of the Project to create an enjoyable and memorable experience for station users while following codes and standards. In particular, landscaping will be used to reinforce the linear North -South axis of the landscape provided by the unique setting between the rail lines. The train platforms, shelter rooflines, and openness of parking and plaza areas also speak to the linearity of the site by forming an extended graded plain the length of the Project site. The transit shelter creates a pedestrian scale space at the active bus zones incorporating a distinctive 200 foot low roofline. This is the single structure not aligning with the North -South axis, and provides a visual break from the otherwise predominant axis of the site. Lines of columnar trees are placed parallel to the tracks to strengthen the site linearity, reference the Valley history, provide a visual cue to direct the visitor into the site, and integrate the various distinct features of the Project. The railroad embankments are linked as landforms referred to as 'hill and dale'. With a variation of engineered slopes, grading patterns will be legible. The railroad embankment will be landscaped with grasses and seasonal flowers to provide a consistent green backdrop to the station and extend the 'shoulders' of the site to the larger railroad landscape of the Valley. The low- growing native plants will provide a park -like moment for visitors while allowing open views of the walks leading up to the platforms and allowing clear sightlines to increase site security. Perimeter and interior trees will be placed per code to screen parking areas, allow views of building entryways and signage, and to provide shade. The trees in long term parking area are coordinated with the sidewalks leading east -west through the site to the platforms, and will provide shade along those paths. The various pick- up, drop -off and waiting areas, with shelter roofs and screens designed for inclement weather protection, can also provide shade. d. In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic, mitigating steps should be taken. KPFF Consultina Enaineers 7 Desian Review Independent paths for pedestrian and motor traffic have been provided in the design of the site to eliminate locations where plants will be susceptible to injury due to any kind of traffic. Landscaping in parking areas is provided in bioretention cells and the landscaping tabs. The bioretention cells are separated from vehicles by wheel stops and the landscape tabs by curbs. e. Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees or shrubs in paved areas is encouraged. N /A. The building sites do not limit planting. To the contrary, the Project incorporates much placement of landscaping in parking areas, within the Transit Loop and Kiss Ride loop, and at project frontage at Longacres. Shrubs and trees will be located in these areas. Additionally, landscaping is provided along the Western Access Drive, and to each side of the pedestrian underpass. f. Screening of service yards and other places, which tend to be unsightly should be accomplished by the use of walls, fencing, planting or combinations of these. Screening should be effective in winter and summer. The only service function as described will be the transformer, which is screened within walls extending from and matching the walls of the ancillary building. g. In areas where general planting will not prosper, other materials such as fences, walls, and paving of wood, brick, stone or gravel may be used. N /A. Native plants will prosper well at this Project site and have been included throughout the design where appropriate. h. Exterior lighting, when used, should enhance the building design and the adjoining landscape. Lighting standards and fixtures should be of a design and size compatible with the building and adjacent area. Lighting should be shielded, and restrained in design. Excessive brightness and brilliant colors should be avoided. A hierarchy of night time light levels surrounding the Project will provide an inviting night time environment while directing users to the main station entrances. A layered approach to site lighting with street lights and pedestrian scale poles combined with accent lighting will provide safe and even light levels while highlighting architectural and landscape features. Highlighting of features will provide visual cues as to destination and location on the site while providing vertical illumination to increase facial recognition. Selection and spacing of light fixtures throughout the Project will ensure areas are evenly illuminated while being efficient and reducing the impact of Project lighting on adjoining properties. This is accomplished by light shielding and directional lighting when required to light the ground plane. The platforms will be lit indirectly per BNSF requirements so as not to adversely impact train engineers. 4. Building Design KPFF Consultina Enaineers R Desian Review a. Architectural style is not restricted, evaluation of a project should be based on quality of design and relationship to surroundings. The platforms, with their sheer length, are the architectural focus of the Project. The site itself is vast and relatively flat, and the platforms fit into the horizontal scale of the landscape. The length of the platform is broken by regularly spaced shelters, which are highly detailed relative to the platform, but spaced apart to create an organized rhythm. The side faces of the cast concrete platform, within view of the pedestrian at the parking or plaza grade, will have subtle articulation occurring at each shelter, breaking the length and providing interest. The shelters, while separated across the site, create a sense of uniformity in design and materials. The shelters feature a cantilevered roof constructed of various structural steel shapes, which "float" over additional windscreen weather protection. The high roof at the main stair carries over the style of a structural steel cantilevered roof, sided with relatively light steel columns and glazing to match that at the shelters and windscreens. While the scale of the high roof is subtle with respect to the flatness of the site, at 25 feet above plaza level, it is a dramatic feature creating a focal piece and sense of plaza. b. Buildings should be to appropriate scale and be in harmony with permanent neighboring developments. Currently, the immediately adjoining properties to the north, south, and east of the Project are vacant, with the exception of the Federal Reserve Bank southeast of the Project site. The property immediately adjoining to the west is developed with a combination of hotels, fast food restaurants, a convenience store and a gas station. Beyond that, the surrounding properties are developed with industrial buildings, office buildings, a recreational bike trail, and a major transmission power line corridor. At well below Tukwila Municipal Code height restriction of 75 feet, the platforms and site structures are of a subtle but appropriate scale with the permanent neighboring developments. The Station will bring a sense of openness and uniqueness as the adjacent properties become developed at the more traditional scale utilizing the allowable height and mass. c. Building components, such as windows, doors, eaves, and parapets, should have good proportions and relationship to one another. Building components and ancillary parts shall be consistent with anticipated life of the structure. Building components will be proportionate to the structures they support, including doors and glazing in the ancillary building, glazing in the shelters and windscreens, and rooflines at shelters and high roof. Building components include; concrete, structural steel, metal panel, mesh and grating, and integral glass windows within shelter and windscreen framing. These are durable materials that were selected to last the life of the structure with minimum need for maintenance and repair. d. Colors should be harmonious, with bright or brilliant colors used only for accent. KPFF Consulting Engineers 9 Design Review Colors of the Project will reflect standard building materials used on the project; such as concrete, structural steel, metal panel /mesh, and glass cladding. Bright colors will be used in limited capacity and only for accent features. Samples of these materials are to be provided on a submitted materials board. e. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on roof, ground or buildings should be screened from view. Mechanical equipment is designed to be within the rooms of the ancillary building. The transformer is screened by walls extending from and matching the walls of the ancillary building. f. Exterior lighting should be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards and all exposed accessories should be harmonious with building design. The lighting system has been carefully designed with the architectural and landscape design teams to ensure the lighting complements and is integrated with the overall design while providing even task illuminance levels. While approaching the pedestrian plaza and platforms from the long term parking, the scale of lighting elements becomes smaller and more intimate. Rows of pedestrian height pole mounted lights are incorporated into architectural plinths to outline the north -south pedestrian spine along the embankment, the sloped walkways, and the stairs leading to the platforms. Platform lighting is integrated into the platform shelter structures and similar styled lighting stanchions, and all fixtures placed to meet ST standard illumination levels. Light fixtures and bulb types will be selected based upon ST facility standards for ease of maintenance. Fixtures have also been located to provide access for Sound Transit Operations to provide maintenance as needed. g. Monotony of design in single or multiple building projects should be avoided. Variety of detail, form and fitting should be used to provide visual interest. The typical TUC commercial development would fill a site to the extent allowable by code in height and mass, and create concern regarding monotony of facades and design. In contrast, the Project contains open space and no traditional building structures. As a result, the goal is to create uniformity of design between the various structures, along with thoughtful placement to create an orderly arrangement. The key elements of the Project will be of different size, form, and construction materials to create a variety of detail providing visual interest. The various shelters located on the platforms and Pedestrian Plaza will be constructed of wide flange steel columns and split rectangular tube sections. The canopies of the shelters will be a structural standing seam metal roof while laminated glass windscreens will be used for the walls to protect from inclement weather. The high level of detailing is carried throughout all the shelters to promote consistency of design across the site. KPFF Consultina Enaineers 10 Desian Review S. Miscellaneous Structures and Street Furniture a. Miscellaneous structures and street furniture should be designed to be part of the architectural concept of design and landscape. Materials should be compatible with buildings, scale should be appropriate, colors should be in harmony with buildings and surroundings, and proportions should be to scale. The miscellaneous structures on the site form the main architectural components and are described under sections addressing main building structures. Benches and leaning rails will be provided in the passenger shelters. The construction materials of these elements match those used in the shelters. Light stanchions on the platforms have been designed to match the materials and feel of the shelters. Other light poles have been selected to reflect the character of the site. b. Lighting in connection with miscellaneous structures and street-furniture should meet the guidelines applicable to site, landscape and buildings. All lighting throughout the site is designed to meet ST criteria illumination levels. The lighting for all shelters will be indirect fixtures to illuminate the underside of the shelters in combination with linear direct fixtures to provide even illumination of the shelter. The embankment walkways and stairs will have pedestrian level light poles light pathways and stairs. The pedestrian court and transit center will have additional lights to meet the appropriate level for these areas. Consistency with adopted plans and regulations (TMC 18.100.030) 6. Demonstrate the manner in which the proposal is consistent with, carries out and helps implement applicable state laws and the regulations, policies, objectives and goals of the City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan, the City of Tukwila's Development Regulations and other official laws, policies and objectives of the City of Tukwila. The Project is a regional Essential Public Facility (EPF) as defined in the Growth Management Act (GMA). While the City may impose reasonable conditions and mitigation measures as part of the design review process, local permit criteria which suggest that the local jurisdiction has the discretion to preclude or deny an EPF or to require consideration of alternative locations would violate the Growth Management Act, RCW 36.70A.200(5). The City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan defines the area in which the Project is located as the Tukwila Urban Center. Urban centers are areas of concentrated employment and housing, with direct service by high- capacity transit. The Project provides high capacity transit via the Sounder Commuter Rail, Amtrak, and buses. KPFF Consulting Engineers 11 Desian Review COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES RELATED TO DESIGN REVIEW A. ALL COMMERCIAL AREAS Goal 1.7: "Commercial districts that are visually attractive and add value to the community, are visitor and pedestrian friendly, are designed with pride and constructed with quality workmanship, are secure and safe with adequate lighting and convenient access, are uncongested with smooth flowing traffic patterns, are well- maintained with adequate streetscape landscaping, and are wholesome and in harmony with adjacent uses 1. The design includes consideration of features that reflect characteristics of Tukwila's history (1.2.4). The spacing and selected types of trees as part of the landscape design reflect the historic Longacres Way racetrack plantings, which was adjacent to the project site, and can still be seen today. The project is also being designed to reflect as closely as possible, the existing hydrological character of the site by the use of bioretention cells and native plantings. 2. Fencing and landscape buffers are provided between commercial and residential uses (1.7.4) There are currently no residential uses directly adjacent to the Tukwila Station. The immediately adjoining properties to the north, south, and east of the Project are vacant, with the exception of the Federal Reserve Bank southeast of the project site. The property to the west is developed with a combination of hotels, fast food restaurants, a convenience store and a gas station. Potentially, Tukwila will develop townhouses north of the Project across Longacres Way. In that case, the landscaped setback along Longacres Way will provide a buffer. 3. The development provides adequate parking and lighting (1.7.3). Consistent with the city's parking determination issued on December 24, 2009, the project will provide a minimum of 390 parking stalls outside the proposed Strander Boulevard ROW location. Adequate lighting will be provided per the recommendations of the Illuminating Engineering Society, the Washington State Energy Code, and the Sound Transit Design Standards. 4. Where open spaces and trails are included in the development, they are designed not to interfere with the reasonable use of adjacent private property (1.10.11), and they are designed and constructed in a manner that is safe for all users and adjacent property owners (1.11.7). Open spaces and walkways of the Project do not interfere with adjacent property owners but rather complement potential future uses considering the immediate proximity to a mass transit facility. Any adjacent development should take into consideration the traffic and pedestrian KPFF Consultina Enaineers 1 Desian Review circulation layout of the Station as part of basic due diligence in the planning and design process. 5. In areas of concentrated commercial and retail activity, the development is connected by pedestrian facilities to the City's trail network, where feasible (1.11.4). Potential future development by others related to the Project could include a pedestrian tunnel through the existing UP embankment to connect to the City of Tukwila Pedestrian Trail System which is planned to eventually connect with West Valley Highway and the Interurban Trail. The SPU Cedar River Pipeline ROW, on both sides of the UP embankment, aligns with a potential pedestrian path which would connect the pedestrian bridge at the Green River to the Project site. The path could potentially pass under the UP embankment directly to the south of the SPU pipeline, continue west adjacent to the SPU right of way, turn north to utilize the existing SPU crossing easement onto the Project site. This location would complement the station site, and the path would be clear of vehicular exposure except at the crossing of the potential extension of the Western Access Drive. The location to the south of the pipeline will allow for pedestrian amenities without creating a conflict with the long term parking filling the south limits of the project. A path along the south limits of the Project could connect to the south end of the walkway along the embankment providing direct access to the platforms, Pedestrian Plaza, and Longacres way. C. TUKW /LA URBAN CENTER (TUC) ZONE Goal 10.2 "Encourage and allow a central focus for the Tukwila Urban Center, with natural and built environments that are attractive, functional, and distinctive, and supports a range of mixed uses promoting business, shopping, recreation, entertainment, and mixed use residential opportunities:" 1. Wherever possible, the development provides an interior vehicular connection between adjacent parking areas (10.2.4). The Western Access Drive provides an interior vehicular connection between Kiss Ride loop, short -term and long -term parking areas. 2. Where adjacent to a park, the development responds to or enhances the open space network and public amenities (e.g. by providing connections to open spaces (10.2.9). N /A. The Project is not adjacent to a park. 3. The development should be designed with an appropriate scale and proportion; pedestrian- oriented features and street front activity areas, such as ground floor windows, modulated facades, rich details in materials and signage; quality landscaping; an appropriate relationship to adjacent sites; an overall building quality; and with sensitivity to important features such as Green River and Tukwila Pond (10.2.7). KPFF Consultina Enaineers 11 Desian Review The Project is designed with an appropriate scale and proportion. The platforms and number of platform shelters are scaled for the length and operational requirements of a train. These proportions are in harmony with the surrounding areas. All structures are well under the code requirement of 110 feet. The most prominent structure at approximately 25 feet above plaza level, the high roof at the pedestrian main stairs to the west platform, will be tall enough to be seen from a distance to guide patrons within the site. The length of the platforms is fitting for the site as they are long enough in the north -south direction to be accessed from the plazas, VanShare lot, short -term parking, and long -term parking. The remaining structures on the Project site are appropriately scaled to pedestrians. The shelters located on the platforms and in the pedestrian courts are pedestrian- oriented features. These shelters will be constructed of wide flange steel columns and split rectangular tube sections with structural standing seam metal roof "floating" canopies. Laminated glass windscreens will be used for the walls to protect from inclement weather. The high level of detail carried across the various shelters is appropriate to the pedestrian scale, while the placement of shelters responds to the scale of open space across the site. Signage is designed to be provided at various circulation patterns to ease navigation through the site. ST will work with the City of Tukwila to develop signage which could at designated points provide locus maps to inform the patron of the various amenities these might include including the trail system, connecting transit facilities and nearby businesses or other amenities. Quality landscaping will be provided by columns of trees lines being used throughout the site to reinforce the linearity of the site and pull site elements together. Individual areas throughout the site are also being landscaped including the railroad berm. The berm and embankments will have grasses and wildflower plantings, and the green areas at Longacres frontage will be graded for visual interest, landscaped with native plants to emphasize the grading. 4. Parking areas should be designed with appropriate screening, landscaping and corner site /parking relationships (10.2.6). The parking and service areas are significantly set back from the surrounding roadways to minimize the visual impact of the paved area from the street. The parking area is on the south end of the site, pushing it far from street view. Additionally, the areas adjacent to the roadway will be graded and landscaped to provide screening of the large paved area. A landscaped and visually graded berm is placed between Longacres Way and the bus transit loop. The pavement of the parking areas are physically broken up by several interior parking lot landscaped bioretention cells and landscape tabs. The hardscape pedestrian plaza contains the transit and paratransit shelters, and also provides separation between longterm parking and Longacres. S. The development should achieve a high quality design; contribute to the creation of hospitable pedestrian environments through site design techniques, such as integration of architectural /site design /landscape elements and co- existence of auto /transit /pedestrian traffic; should be designed to maximize pedestrian safety and convenience; and should KPFF Consultina Enaineers 14 Desian Review incorporate physical and natural elements that enhance the area's overall aesthetic, including street orientation (10.2.3). The Project achieves a high quality design by way of the design process. The design team includes professionals from all disciplines with many years of experience successfully designing the built environment and public transportation projects. All systems of the Project such as architecture, civil and structural engineering, mechanical, electrical, lighting, and landscape are well coordinated and designed to integrate with and complement each other. This integration will ensure both the aesthetic and technical functionality of the development. The design process involves four formal submittals at the 30, 60, 90 100% design phases. These submittals are each reviewed by all the key stakeholders of the project, including the City of Tukwila. The materials specified for the Project are durable yet they work together to both create a consistent architectural vocabulary and also have a long anticipated life. The design of the Project creates a welcome environment for pedestrians by first maximizing pedestrian safety by separating pedestrian movement from vehicular circulation. At the few locations where pedestrian and vehicular traffic do mix, striped crosswalks and stamped concrete will be provided to increase driver awareness. A detailed discussion of the traffic patterns, pedestrian circulation, and conflicts is included above. Stairs and walkways will facilitate direct paths between the boarding platforms and the parking lots, pedestrian plaza, for safety and convenience. Shelters will be provided at waiting areas throughout the Project site to protect users from inclement weather. The architectural and structural designs of spaces and forms of the platform shelters and elevated roof at main stairway enhance the Project's overall aesthetic through geometry and use of materials. The landscape design of the Project breaks up large parking areas and adds interest to make the everyday commute experience more enjoyable. 6. The development should generally support existing plans, policies and programs designed to improve open space and other public amenities in the Tukwila Urban Center (e.g. projects adjacent to parks recognize and complement open spaces; open spaces are oriented with access to sunlight and are designed to promote security and visibility). (10.2.9). The Project generally supports existing plans, policies, and programs designed to improve open space and other public amenities by providing an improved commuter rail station from the existing station for the open spaces and public amenities of the TUC. An improved functioning station will generate enhanced availability to public transportation including commuter rail, bus, and Amtrak services. The Project appropriately integrates architectural and landscape features into the site layout to create a high quality, fully functional, and attractive design that supports many different modes of transportation and also responds to pedestrians' needs and safety within the site. While the location has by necessity changed since the station program was redesigned to fit within a much smaller area, a future UP pedestrian tunnel could be fully accommodated to the south of the SPU pipeline, and would directly connect the Project to the KPFF Consultina Enaineers 15 Desian Review City of Tukwila pedestrian trail system, the interurban trail, and other open spaces throughout Tukwila. As opposed to a typical development in the TUC, the Project creates the public amenity of broad open spaces. The landscaping and lighting design of these open spaces support existing policies by promoting security and visibility. The landscape will not interrupt sightlines and will be low enough to provide visual access throughout the site. Adequate lighting will be provided to sufficiently illuminate all of the Project's elements to create a clear view from a distance at night. G. PUBL IC FAC /L /T /ES /UT /L /T /ES /S TREE TS Goal "Goals for the design of these improvements are scattered throughout the various subarea components of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan and no one goal appropriately summarizes the City's position. Specific policies are presented below 1. Public developments reflect the highest standard of design quality, to enhance neighborhood quality and set the standard for others (7.5.3). The quality and standards of design are also discussed previously under the TUC Criteria 10.2.3. The Project reflects the highest standard of design quality through a well informed, responsive design process and the use of durable, low maintenance materials. Design submittals are each reviewed and commented on by all key stakeholders of the project, including the City of Tukwila. Different departments of Sound Transit provide reviews during each design phase to ensure that maintenance, operations, security, signage, and other areas needs are met. 2. Where technically feasible, the utility or agency should consolidate its facilities with others and minimize visual impacts of facilities (12.1.36). The Project combines the uses of the Sounder Commuter Rail, Amtrak trains, Metro bus, Metro VanShare, and future Metro RapidRide service. This consolidation of uses minimizes the number of structures that need to be built and decreases overall space needs, thereby decreasing the visual impact and also providing users with access to many transportation modes in one location. 3. Sharing of cellular communications towers, poles, antennae, trenches, easements and substation sites is encouraged (12.1.36). Sound Transit, Metro, and Amtrak share communications and utilities since this is a joint facility. Additionally, fiber optic is combined in one trench along the railroad embankment for BNSF, Sound Transit, and other companies to provide better access and fewer conflicts. 4. Enclosing telephone switching facilities in buildings compatible with the surrounding area is encouraged (12.1.36). KPFF Consultina Enaineers 16 Design Review N /A. The Project does not include any telephone switching facilities. S. Where appropriate, the public transportation project, utility or other public facility should incorporate public open spaces (1.10.7). The Pedestrian Plaza will create a generous public open space. Although not accessed by patrons, the various landscaped areas through the north end of the site provide additional open space vistas. The railroad embankments are graded and landscaped with grasses and wildflowers, and patrons will pass across the berms through the various stairs and sloped walkways. 6. Where appropriate, the street project or development should provide or allow for future facility /improvements that support transit use (1.8.8). The Station itself provides and supports transit use for any current and future adjacent development. 7. Where appropriate, the design should provide opportunities to integrate public art into the project (8.1.13). A separate budget has been designated for Sound Transit's art program, STart. Artwork at the station will reveal in a poetic way something about the station's community, and subtly make the commuter's daily activity of moving about the station more memorable. The art installation is currently located at the north elevation of the ancillary building and within a landscaped bioretention area directly to the north of the building and within the Kiss Ride loop. STart has met with City of Tukwila staff and is working with community representatives to set- up the Tukwila /Longacres Station Art Review Panel. The panel will be working with the Tukwila Arts Commission to review and approve the design, along with internal Sound Transit review and approval. KPFF Consultina Enaineers 17 Desian Review Attachment H Perspectives, Plans, and Elevations Overall site view from NW overall site view from NE site plan Platform plan platform sections typical platform shelter progress ticketing and bike transit shelter ancilliary building underpass underpass view a underpass Ballast Electronic Voltage 277 !dotes Reflector Inside painted white Housing Painted Aluminum DESCRIPTION 682- WP'Floating' Wedge Wall Sconce features bronze construction and is available In two sizes SPECIFICATION FEATURES Material Ballast conduit mounting. Surface mount Painted aluminum or solid bronze. 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Type: FB WSP Flack Kurtz 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 4 Tukwila Sounder Station North Site Development SECTION 26 51 00 Light Fixture Schedule Type: Description Surface Mounted Fluorescent li ght Mounting Surface Mounted Type: F C Location Shelters a Shielding Prismatic acrylic lens F Lamp (1) 28wT5, 3000k, 2900 lumens, F28•5/830 Finish Painted to match shelters Input Watts 30 I Dimensions 7 1/2" D x 3 3/8"T x 4' L Ballast Electronic Manufacturer Insight Lighting EX-5 SMS 2 F PL Voltage 277 CC Cu km EDIM Reflector Peened anodized aluminum Housing Extruded Aluminum Pow" FEED Dim a DIN Notes EX-5 SERIES 1 8. 2 LAMP FLUORESCENT T5, T5HO,T8, TSHO LONG TWIN TUBE NOMINAL LENGTH I 4 3 2 2r3' 4' IP r r 8_ 'A I r 6cr 74 Tr 1 r 'r .9 114 3r 4' r5W Or 8'& 12' Lengths OIN 13, 1 24' 1060 110 Z r MOUNTING W", NEMA 3R Endosurs for Remote Ballast TBHO 4)( 0- T HOLMING HOLES Ott \0 --0-- r-L 4 41 MCI-- 000 SPECIFICATIONS Housing: An extruded aluminum housing, single piece do-coo aluminum wW plates. Mounting: Die end knuddes allow for adjustment of the Lumindirs. Wei brad at Is constructed of heavy gauge steel and In supplied with a gaskeled access cover to the recessed J43ax (by others) for am of wiring. Lens: Ana)dn odgkirninUM hinged doorframe with a.187 U*k dew Virgin sairk taro Is retained to the housing by Ob Electrical: Ballasts are Integral slarchOrdr, power factor greater than. 9D, thermally protected, less than 10% THM Minimum starting temperature Is Ir F (TSHO ballasts we remain mounted and have a -20' F Starting ternipwalurs]L Finish: AN surfaces are multi -stage pretreated and coated *0 UV Wribited dry polyester power paint providing a tenured finish, stainless steel threaded Inserts are used to eliminate any future dissimilar metals problems. This assembly Is sealed to the housing with a siniiis piece of dosed call memory retentive silloona gmkeL tabsW UUCUL approved for Wei Locations. Insight ughft the right to cluengs specifications without rodeo due to product Improvements. Raftctor. Computer aided, die cut. formed reflectors are made ol ORDERING -See rems m wch ours debbe for TSHO loop.. loop.. of 05% speculan pawed, anocitral aluminum. W tomes Motonom TYM VOLTS FDM i OPTWM mrsed-d-9 gas 1. 12111V TIN T.W.WW1ft PL Pftrtidc AD^ I- Or III.,*-) U, W., AROLIW ►IK" TOL T.*md BID& PC o- L- (8ULA.-) Fkwumd L 27IV TOR T..ftrW I— TH Tc*.W LV I— va V- 7. 347V TS T-ft-W Swdg" Old Ob mn I Ongd (Caned F 7121 T.A.W LW4 a— WCF CdWL- M-ftd Fdary Far QW. "wdw) IF SP.Ir R*h EM P�fmdd (8- Odw Ch.) r- -4 Aid Fd Feedyj CC Cu km EDIM M.ftdftlnh WSP Flack Kurtz 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 SURFACE MOUNT 4" SPECIFICATIONS 3 00 CONSTRUCTION Housing Extruded Aluminum (0.062" nominal) End Cap Die Cast Zinc (0.070" nominal Interior Brackets DkFan. SheetSped(16gauge) Gaskets Moulded Bastomer 0.100" nominal 7 L Lens Gasket Extruded Elastomer (0.045" nominal) Clear Lens Extruded Polyarbonate (0.075" nominal Clear. 90% transmissive Frosted Lens ExaudedAcrylic (0.070" nominal Frosted: 8S% aw missive Surface Mounting Bracket Die Formed Sheet Steel (18 gauge) Finish Anodized, Powder Coated, Lacquered Weight 12.75 lbs 5.8 kg (4' fixture) ELECTRICAL Ballast Options Electronic, Dimmable, Emergency Emergency Emergency Battery Pads or Grcult Lamp Options T5,T5HQT8 Voltage 120, 277, 347. UNV Certification UL listed to US Canadian standards PRODUCT ORDERING CODE produa Id optla Imarh k hmp kn^p mnft llnisK vokW W= dreula power ked other aumm r VVw F 4 TS I W 120 E I TF Was ,.e: 3 t 1 e,eh.,P UNV 1 aedma a Ivtpdc 2 oohme 120 2 trot dab (qtr. /Imes) e 277 +E eadat 347 4 d F iamdke TS W vAb E dmek TF pbw C er C dkne TSHO A ieun i ERS rWW— EF eWfaW dmpYn T' C aeon D Am�t (4rdl 4.0 opdcs 0 7.13 Installation Instructions WSP Flack Kurtz O DE T AILED INF ORMATION Ax more dented kiomndon.0 referto the Ho sh im nowd aba e !a.•r, a�,x�, we spa" n 11;3 C e is 0200eA,a.ud"h� 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 7 Tukwila Sounder Station North Site Development SECTION 26 5100 Lig ht Fixture Sch edule T yp e Type: HA HA HA1 IGM LICMMG Type: Job: Standard Features Electrical Module Cat. Nos. for Electrical Modules available: PMH Pulse Start Metal 'else Start Metal Halide Halide 50PMH120 70PMH120 HPS High Pressure SOPMH2O8 70PMH2O8 Sodium 5OPMH240 70PMH240 PL Compact Fluorescent 5OPMH277 70PMH2TP Triple Tube 50PMH34P 70PMH34P IF Induction Fluorescent 70HPS347 0 70PMH480- 150HPS347 Lamer ED17 Clear ED7 7 Clear) T -6 Clear 100HPS480' Socket Medium Base Medium G12 Base Lamp ED17 Clear ANSI Ballast M148, M111 M143, M98 HA1 STS 150W Small StructuralTM revision 7 -16-10 sts.pdf Page: 3 of 9 10OPMH120' 150PMH120' 100PMH2O8' 150PMH2O8' 10OPMH240' 150PMH240' 100PMH277' 150PMH277' 10OPMH347' 150PMH347' 10OPMH480m 150PMH480" ED17 Clear ED17 Clear[T -6 Clear Medium Base Medium IG12 Base M140, M90 M142, M102 Lamp and electrical data supplied for reference High Pressure Sodium only. All initial 42PL1201 C3 57PL120 11 60PL120 C3 56IF120 70HPS120 100HPS120 150HPS120 C3 42PL2401 57PL2401 El 60PL.2401 C3 551F240 11 70HPS208 100HPS208 150HPS208 Lamm Coated Coated Coated Induction 11 70HPS240 100HPS240 150HPS240 AN51 Ballast 11 70HPS277 100HPS277 11 150HPS277 Lamp Lamp Line 70HPS347 100HPS347 150HPS347 Watts TWe Volts 70HPS480' 100HPS480' 150HPS480 150 PMH 277 Lamp ED17 Clear ED17 Clear ED7 7 or Ell 8 Clear halide lamps. See lamp manufacturers' specification sheets. Socket Medium Base Medium Base Medium or Mmul Base local electrical codes. Failure to do so may result in serious personall injury. ANSI Ballast S62 S54 S55 Lamp and electrical data supplied for reference Compact Fluorescent Triple Tube Induction Fluorescent only. All initial 42PL1201 C3 57PL120 11 60PL120 C3 56IF120 P urposes values shown may 42PL.208 67PL208 El SOPL.208 551F208 vary from om one manufacturer C3 42PL2401 57PL2401 El 60PL.2401 C3 551F240 to another. Consult lamp 42PL277 El 67PL277 11 60PL.277 551F277 manufacturer's data for exact Lamm Coated Coated Coated Induction lumen and life data. Socket GX24p4 Base GX24Q -5 Base 2GB -1 Base 2GB -1 Base AN51 Ballast NOTE: For information outsidtside e lamp of the s 'Multiple CFL lam configurations p p (ie, two 42W lamps) are possible with certain optical U.S.A. and Canada, please ease s Y� Consult fa ry es. for details. consult your local Kim 2 480 volt with medium base lamp sockets may require approval by the local building representative. code authority. 'CAUTION: All manufacturers of metal halide lamps recommend tuming them off for 15 minutes once per week when under continuous operation. This will reduce the risk of arc tube rupture at end of life. Also, color temperature may differ between manufacturers of metal halide lamps. See lamp manufacturers' specification sheets. WARNING: Fixtures must be installed and grounded in accordance with national, state and/or local electrical codes. Failure to do so may result in serious personall injury. Lamps by others. 02008 KIM LIGHTING INC. PO BOX OOOBO, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91710.0080 TEL 828/988- FAX 828!389 -2895 WSP Flack Kurtz 5001910197 W 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 C Type: HA 1 Tukwila Sounder Station North Site Development SECTION 26 51 00 Light Fixture Schedule Reset Form lam c Type: Job: Catalog number: WSP Flack Kurtz Base Cover Phan View a o Longitudinal reference line. Bolt Circle Orient parallel Diameter to curb or walkway S. pp Post Top Mounting Side Arm Mounting Y See chart on page 2. Handhole Leveling Nut Base Cover and Washer Base Cover AnchorBolt Projection T Base Detail 1 b q T 1111 Grout must be packed under pole base to Insure Y full contact with footing Concrete and prevent loosening of footing to be i, leveling nuts. designed by Provide a channel through others. the grout for drainage from the pole interior x -Y Handhole Base Cover 1 B' I P M Round Aluminum Non Tapered Pole revision IA2/10 pra.pdf Approvals: Date: Page: I of 8 Pole Construction: Seamless round emuded adumiman hie of alley 606346, why to top and bottom of aluminum bare caslingof alloy 356. Base Cover. Base has a two-piece cast aluminum full cove of 319 alloy; gyred by stainless sled screws. Pole Cap: A flush-sided o¢ aluminum pole cap is provided for side arm mounted luminaires. Handhole: 18' up Ian base, with a gadapted cover and lug. Poles with a 3W Include ahandhole .:casting welded In place Anchor Boles: Four galvanized anchor bolts ms s, and a�preaw'ood template flat Vibration Dampener. All pole 25' and above include an internally mounted, factory installed pendulum vibration dampener, with flush stainless sled soda:i head fasteners finished to match pole. Strength: Poles will withsmrd wind loads as listed in chart Gee page Z when luminaires are mounted per future installation instructions. Finish: Super TGIC thermoset polyester powder mat Paint applied over a titanated 2dmnnium conversion coating, Standard colas are Blade, Dark Bnrxhze, Light Gray;. Stealth Grays Platinum Silver, and White. Custom colors are available CAUTION: Installation of pole without luminaires) will compromise pole strength Any accessories attached to pole, or other modifications will re pole strength and may result in pole failure. Maintenance: A regularly scheduled maintenance program mast be established to insure the protective paint mating is intact, corrosion or structural damage has riot occurred, and anchor bolt nuts we Vit. Failure to do so could lead to pole collapse and series personal injury. Pole Allowable Pole EPA Wind Map Pole Steads Catalog x Y Wind Number 88 00 100 110 120 130 140 150 0 PRAB4126 IT 4'x.125 13.06 11.49 10.46 B39 6.81 5.65 4.80 4.13 PRA85126 8' 5' x .125 2129 18.79 17.15 14.05 11.72 9.92 8.49 734 ❑PRA10441261d 3Wx.125 658 5.70 7.71 6.05 4.79 3.88 327 2.78 ❑PRAIG4125 10' 4'x.125 9.78 853 9.09 7.01 5.42 430 358 3.01 0 PRA105126 NY 5'x.125 1621 1421 12.90 1051 8.72 734 625 538 PRAl234188 12' 3W x .188 8.76 7.62 6.86 535 420 330 259 2.03 0 PRAl24126 12' 4'x.125 7.48 6.44 5.75 437 332 259 2.14 1.78 PRAl25126 17 5'x. 1 25 12.67 11.00 9.91 8.01 6.60 551 4.66 3.99 PRAl26188 12' 6'x.188 32.89 2922 27.04 2,120 1853 15.69 13.44 11.64 PRA1434188 14' 3 x .188 6.94 5.95 531 4.01 3.02 216 1.65 1.17 PRA144126 14' 4' x .125 5.73 4.84 425 3.06 2.16 157 124 0.98 OPRA144188 14' 4'x.188 1056 9.14 821 634 4.92 3.91 326 2.74 0PRA14-6126 14' 5'x.125 10.01 858 7.64 6.10 4.98 4.11 3.44 2.91 PRA14-6180 14' 5'x.188 17.90 15.62 14.12 11.46 9.48 7.95 6.75 5.79 0PRA146188 14' 6x.188 27.19 24.11 2237 1831 1524 12.87 11.00 9.49 PRAIS 4188 16 4'x.188 855 731 650 4.86 3.62 2.76 215 1.85 0 PRAIG -5125 16` 5'x.125 7.90 6.65 5.83 457 3.67 2.98 2.45 2.03 0PRA165188 16' 5'x.188 14.80 12.81 1150 916 7.61 634 534 455 PRA166188 16' 6'x.188 2177 20.16 18.75 1529 12.69 10.68 9.09 7.82 0 PRA20.4188 195° 4x.188 533 437 3.74 2.48 152 0.91 0.63 0.42 0 PRA205126 195 5'x.125 450 354 2.90 2.11 156 1.16 0.85 0.62 PRA205188 195' 5'x.188 9.83 829 728 5.73 4.60 3.75 3.09 256 PRA206188 195 6' x .188 15.69 13.81 12.95 10.46 859 7.16 6.03 114 0PRA254188 25' 6'x.188 9.74 8.46 8.07 638 5.12 4.17 3.43 2.85 0 PRA306188 30' 6' x .188 5.61 4.74 4.69 354 2.71 2.08 1.60 123 PRA30.6260 30' 6' x 250 1137 9.88 9.42 7.45 5.99 4.88 4.02 334 Type: HA HA1 60 Submittal November 23, 2011 10 Tukwila Sounder Station North Site Development SECTION 26 51 00 Light Fixture Schedule T yp e Type: M IUM UGHMG Type: Job: Standard Features Electrical Module Cat Nos. for Electrical Modules available: PMH Pulse Start Metal Pulse Stan Metal H -fide Halide El 5OPMH120 El 70PMH120 HPS High Pressure 05OPMH208 070PMH208 Sodium 0 SOPMH24W 0 70PMH240 1 PL Compact Fluorescent 0 5OPMH277' 0 70PMH277 1 Triple Tube 0 60PMH34P 11 70PMH347 IF Induction Fluorescent Compact Fluorescent Triple Tube Induction Fluorescent 0 70PMH480i 042PL120 C157PL120 50PL120 056IF120 Lamp E01 Clear ED17 Clearf T -6 Clear vary from rom one manufacturer Socket Medium Base Medium I G12 Base 042PL277 057PL277 050PL277 0 55IF277 ANSI Ballast M148, M111 M143, M98 STS 150W Small Structuralr' revision 7 -16-10 sts.pdf Page: 3 of 9 0 10OPMH120 3 I1160PMH120' Q 100PMH2O8' lC1 150PMH2O8' I1100PMH240' El 150PMH240' I1 100PMH277' l3 150PMH277' l3100PMH34T I115OPMH347 0 100PMH480" 0 160PMH480 33 E01 Clear E01 Clear IT -6 Clear Medium Base Medium IG12 Base M140, M90 M142, M102 2008 KIM LIGHTING INC. -PO BOX 60080, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716.0080 TEL 626/we -5666 FAX 626!369 -2695 5601010107 WSP Flack Kurtz 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 High Pressure Sodium Age 11170HPS120 0 100HPS120 I3150HPS120 ®70HPS208 I1100HPS208 01SOHPS208 11 70HPS240 El 100HPS240 C3 150HPS240 I1 70HPS277 C3 100HPS277 El 150HPS277 Lamp Lamp Line 0 70HPS347 C3 100HPS347 01SOHPS347 Watts TWe Volts 0 70HPS48W 0 100HPS480 1 0150HPS480 150 PMH 277 L amp I ED17 Clear ED17 Clear ED17 or E78 Clear Socket I Medium Base Medium Base Medium or Mmul Base ANSI Ballast S62 I SS4 SSS Lamp and electrical data supplied for reference Compact Fluorescent Triple Tube Induction Fluorescent only. All initial 042PL120 C157PL120 50PL120 056IF120 P urposes values shown may 042PL208 D 57PL208 L3 SOPL208 0 551F208 vary from rom one manufacturer 0 42PL2401 0 57PI240 0 60PL240 0 55IF240 to another. Consult lamp 042PL277 057PL277 050PL277 0 55IF277 manufacturer's data for exact Lamp Coated Coated Coated Induction lumen and life data. Socket GX24rt -4 Base �GX24o -5 Base 2GB -1 Base 2GB -1 Base ANSI Ballast NOTE: For information outside o side of the the con 'Multiple CFL lam configurations (ie, two 42W lamps) are possible with certain optical p U.S.A. and Canada, please l systems. Consult fapc°to fo details. Y� ry consult your local Kim 2 480 volt with medium base lamp sockets may require approval by the local building representative. code authority. 3 CAUTION: All manufacturers of metal halide lamps recommend turning them off for 15 minutes once per week when under continuous operation. This will reduce the risk of arc tube rupture at end of life. Also, color temperature may differ between manufacturers of metal halide lamps. See lamp manufacturers' specification sheets. WARNING: Fixtures must be installed and grounded in accordance with national, state and/or local electrical codes. Failure to do so may result in serious personall injury. Lamps by others. 2008 KIM LIGHTING INC. -PO BOX 60080, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716.0080 TEL 626/we -5666 FAX 626!369 -2695 5601010107 WSP Flack Kurtz 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 14 Tukwila Sounder Station North Site Development SECTION 26 51 00 Light Fixture Schedule Type: Description 1.1:11. le m ount two area light Mounting Pole Mounted, 25' tall pole Type: H D I Location Parking Lot Shielding Clear flat tempered glass lens H D Lamp (2) 150 watt ED 17 MH, 3000k, 12,900 lumens Finish Platinum Silver H D 1 MHC 1501ED 17 1111 Dimensions 22 112" D x 16'W x 8" tal l, 25' tall pole I H D 1 Input Watts 350 Manufacturer Kim Lighting AR 2BA 4 ISOMH277,P 25 -6188 Ballast Pulse Start Voltage 277 Reflector 'Type IV, SpectslarAi k Segments Notes Type HD I similiar but with one -head. Housing tine -piece die -cast aluminunm tceaet corm AR The Archetype lam G revision 10/20/11 kl_arhic_spec.pdf Type: Approvals: Job: Catalog number: f f f f f M% Rzture Electrical Module Firm coders 1 I I See pages 34 vertical See page 2 SIIpfiCer Mount Date: See page 5 Select pole from Kim Pole Catalog. If pole is provided by others indicate O.O. for arm fitting. Page: 1 of 5 Specifications Housing: One -piece die -cast, low copper (<0.6% Cu) aluminum alloy with integral cooling ribs over the optical chamber and electrical compartment. Solid barrier wall separates optical and electrical compartments. Double -thick wall with gussets on the support-arm mounting end. Housing forms a half cylinder with 55° front face plane providing a recess to allow a flush single -latch detail. All hardware is stainless steel or electro-zinc plated steel. Lens Frame: One -piece die-cast, low copper (<0.6% Cu) aluminum alloy lens frame with 1' minimum depth around the gasket flange. Integral hinges with stainless steel pins provide no-tool mounting and removal from housing. Single die -cast aluminum cam -latch provides positive locking and sealing of the optical chamber by a one -piece extruded and vulcanized silicone gasket. Clear Me thick tempered glass lens retained by eight steel clips with full silicone gasketing around the perimeter. Reflector Module: Specular Alzak' optical se gmenu are rigidly mounted within a die -cast aluminum enclosure that attaches to the housing as a one-piece module. Reflector module is field rotatable in 90° increments. HPS and PMH sockets are porcelain 4KV pulse rated mogul base with molded silicone lamp stabilizer. All reflector modules are factory prewired with quick disconnect plug and include silicone seal at the penetration of the internal barrier wall in the luminaire housing. Electrical Module: All electrical components are UL and CSA recognized, mounted on a single plate and factory prewired with quick disconnect plugs. Electrical module attaches to housing with no-tool hinges and latches, accessible by opening the lens frame only. All ballasts are high power factor rated -20 °F. starting. Support Ann: One -piece extruded aluminum with ineemal bolt guides and fully radiussed top and bottom. Luminaire-to -pole attachment is by internal draw bolts, and includes a pole reinforcing plate with wire strain relic Ann is circular M for specified round pole. Optional Wall Mounting: Fixture mounted to poured concrete walls only. A modified support arm is provided with side access to allow field splikes within the arm. A wall embedment bracket is provided to accept draw bolts, and a trim plate covers the wall- embedded junction box. All wall mount components are finished to match the fixture. Finish: Super TGIC thermoset polyester powder coat paint, 2.S mil nominal thickness, applied over a titanated zirconium conversion coating; 2510 hour salt spray test endurance rating. Standard colors are Black, Dark Bronze, Light Gray, Stealth Gray', Platinum Silver, or White. Custom colors are available. CAUTION: Fixtures must be grounded in accordance with national, state and/or local electrical codes. failure to do so may result in serious personal injury. Listin s and Retinue H UL cUL 1598 1 CE IP66 Rated I 751 hient I ue ammmodd 'Suitable for wet locations. KIM LIGHTING RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SPECIF CATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE. 0 2011 KIM LIGHTING INC. P.O. BOX 80080, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 81716-0080 -TEL: 826I1168.5686 FAX: 626!368.2685 WSP Flack Kurtz 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 16 Type: HD 1 Tukwila Sounder Station North Site Development SECTION 26 51 00 Light F ixture Sc hedule Reset Form Type: Job: Catalog number: t Conduit Opening Presswood Template Base Cover Plan View o E- Longitudlnal o 0 reference line. Bolt Circle Orient parallel Diameter to curb or walkway. Round Aluminum Non Tapered Pole revision 1/12/10 pra pdf Approvals: i Htro Sw pp Post Top Mounting Side Arm Mounting Y See chart on page 2. Date: Page: 1 of 5 Pole Seamless roue l emuded aluminum tube of allay 6063 -T6, welded to tap aril ba0orn ofalunirnm base Virg of alloy 356. Base Cover: Base has a two -piece cast aluminum full cover of 319 alloy, secured by stainless skid screws. Pole Cap: A flusWded cast aluminum pole cap is padres for side arm­-.-. 'luminaires. Handhde: 18' fnxn base, with a easleted cover and �rxf up lug. Pies with .34' O.D. include a hudide rein ru,.,.. -caging welded in plate Anchor Botts: Fbur aalvanimal anchor bolts n^ eight flat washers, and� a pn'sswood o tem n pla Vibration Dampener. All poles 25' and aline include an internally mounted, factory installed pendulum vibration dampener, with flush stainless steel socket head fasteners finished to match pole. Strength: Poles will %v*smrxd wind bads as listed in dud (See par 2) when luminaires are nxxunted per fixture installation inoudors. Finish: Super TGIC d.-.- polyester powder east paint applied ova a dtanated zirconium conversion Ming Standard colas are Black, Dark Bronze, Light Gray, Stealth Grays^, Platinum Alva, and White Custom colas are available CAUTION: Installation of poles out luminaires) will compranlse pole Zrgg with Ary accessories attached to pole, or odw modifications will compromise pole strength arid may result in pole failure. Maintenance: A regularly scheduled maintenance pngam mum be established to insure the protective paint coating is intact, wrceiun or mum ml damage has riot occurred, and anchor bolt nuts are Oft Failure to do so could lead to pole collapse and serial personal injury. Pole Handhde Leveling Nut and Washer Base Cover Base Cover Anchor Bolt Projectio -T Steadv Base Detail 1i (p �M Grout must be packed under pole base to Insure full contact with footing Wind Concrete and prevent loosening of Nunes footing to be leveling nuts. 90 designed by Provide a channel through 120 others. the grout for drainage 150__ from the pole interior. 4'x.125 Date: Page: 1 of 5 Pole Seamless roue l emuded aluminum tube of allay 6063 -T6, welded to tap aril ba0orn ofalunirnm base Virg of alloy 356. Base Cover: Base has a two -piece cast aluminum full cover of 319 alloy, secured by stainless skid screws. Pole Cap: A flusWded cast aluminum pole cap is padres for side arm­-.-. 'luminaires. Handhde: 18' fnxn base, with a easleted cover and �rxf up lug. Pies with .34' O.D. include a hudide rein ru,.,.. -caging welded in plate Anchor Botts: Fbur aalvanimal anchor bolts n^ eight flat washers, and� a pn'sswood o tem n pla Vibration Dampener. All poles 25' and aline include an internally mounted, factory installed pendulum vibration dampener, with flush stainless steel socket head fasteners finished to match pole. Strength: Poles will %v*smrxd wind bads as listed in dud (See par 2) when luminaires are nxxunted per fixture installation inoudors. Finish: Super TGIC d.-.- polyester powder east paint applied ova a dtanated zirconium conversion Ming Standard colas are Black, Dark Bronze, Light Gray, Stealth Grays^, Platinum Alva, and White Custom colas are available CAUTION: Installation of poles out luminaires) will compranlse pole Zrgg with Ary accessories attached to pole, or odw modifications will compromise pole strength arid may result in pole failure. Maintenance: A regularly scheduled maintenance pngam mum be established to insure the protective paint coating is intact, wrceiun or mum ml damage has riot occurred, and anchor bolt nuts are Oft Failure to do so could lead to pole collapse and serial personal injury. Type: HD HD1 WSP Flack Kurtz 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 Pole Allowable Pole EPA Wind Map Pole Steadv Catalog x Y Wind Nunes 86 90 100 110 120 130 140 150__ 0 PRAS4126 8' 4'x.125 13.06 11.49 10.46 839 6.81 5.65 4.80 4.13 O PRA85125 9 5'x.125 2129 18.79 17.15 14.05 11.72 9.92 8.49 734 OPRA1034126 10' 3'Nx.125 658 5.70 7.71 6.05 4.79 3.88 327 2.78 O PRA104126 10' 4'x.125 9.78 853 9.09 7.01 5.42 430 358 3.01 CIPRA10 -6126 1d 5'x.125 1621 1421 12.90 1051 8.72 734 625 538 OPRAl23418812' 3Wx.188 8.76 7.62 6.86 535 420 330 259 2.03 0PRAl24126 12' 4'x.125 7.48 6.44 5.75 437 332 259 2.14 1.78 x 0PRAl2-5126 17 5'x.125 12.67 11.00 9.91 8.01 6.60 551 4.66 3.99 0PRAl26188 12' 6x.188 32.89 2921 27.04 2220 1853 15.69 13.44 11.64 0 PRA1434180 14 3'/e' x .188 6.94 5.95 531 4.01 3.02 226 1.65 1.17 0 PRA144125 14' 4'x.125 5.73 4.84 425 3.06 2.16 157 124 0.98 Y OPRA144188 14' 4'x.188 1056 9.14 821 634 4.92 3.91 326 2.74 CI PRA146125 14' 5'x.125 10.01 858 7.64 6.10 4.98 4.11 3.44 2.91 O PRA146188 14 5'x.1 88 17.90 15.62 14.12 11.46 9.48 7.95 6.75 5.79 0PRA146180 14 6x.188 27.19 24.11 2237 1831 1524 12.87 11.00 9.49 0PRA154188 16 4'x.188 B55 731 650 4.86 3.62 2.76 225 1.85 0PRA166126 16' 5'x.125 7.90 6.65 5.83 457 3.67 2.98 2.45 2.03 Handhole OPRA164188 16' 5'x.188 14.80 12.81 1150 916 7.61 634 534 455 0PRAII"188 16' 6'x.188 22.77 20.16 18.75 1529 12.69 10.68 9.09 7.82 Base 0PRA204188 195 4x.188 533 437 3.74 2.48 152 0.91 0.63 0.42 Cover 0PRA20-5126 195 5'x.125 450 354 2.90 2.11 156 1.16 0.85 0.62 0PRA20-6188 195' 5'x.188 9.83 819 728 5.73 4.60 3.75 3.09 256 18 0PRA20-6188 195 6x.188 15,69 13.81 12.95 10.46 859 7.16 6.03 5.14 0PRA264188 25' 6x.188 9.74 8,46 a07 638 5.12 4.17 3.43 2.85 0 PRA306188 30' 6' x .188 5.61 4.74 4.69 354 2.71 2.08 1.60 123 CI PRA368250 30' 6' x 250 1137 9.88 9.42 7.45 5.99 4.88 4.02 334 Type: HD HD1 WSP Flack Kurtz 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 a Type: HF Tukwila Sounder Station North Site Development SECTION 26 51 00 Light Fixture Schedule WM UGHMG Type: Job: Fixture Cat No. designates AFL10 fixture and beam pattern. Single fixture EPA with standard swivel: 0.7 (45' tilt) 1.0 (Face on) AFL10 Architectural Floodlights revision 10/1/08 afll0.pdf Page: 2 of 13 Standard Features Beam Pattem: Cat No.: Beam Pattern: Cat No.: Wide Flood AFL11 Spot AFL15 r .rf Narrow Spot AFL16 IM Cat Nos. for Electrical Modules available: �tii�►11. Medium Fl ood Narrow Flo Ll Horizontal Spot AFL17 Type: HF Electrical Module: Cat Nos. for Electrical Modules available: HIPS High Pressure 70HPS120 11 100HPS120 150HPS120 Sodium 70HPS208 100HPS208 150HPS208 70HPS240 100HPS240 150HPS240 PMH =Pulse Start 0 70HPS277 100HPS277 150HPS277 Metal Halide 70HPS347 100HPS347 150HPS347 70HPS480 100HPS480 150HPS480 Lamp ED -17 Clear ED -17 Clear ED -17 Clea Socket Medium Base Medium Base I M edium Bas ANSI Ballast S-62 S-54 I S-55 70PMH120 100PMH120 15OPMH120 Lam Lam Line P P 70PMH2O8 100PMH2O8 1SOPMH208 Watts Type Volts 70PMH240 10OPMH240 15OPMH240 150 HIPS 277 70PMH277 10OPMH277 ®15OPMH277 70PMH347 100PMH347 15OPMH347 70PMH480 111 OOPMH480 15OPMH480 Lamp ED-17 Clear T -6 Clear ED -17 Clear ED -17 Clear T -6 Clear Socket I Medium Base G12 Base' Medium Base Medium Basel, G12 Bas e' ANSI Ballast) M -98 M -90 M -102 'See Options for 70W PMH and 150W PMH -T6 lamp with G12 Base selection. NOTE: Due to the Energy Independence and Secur tyAct (EISA) of 2007, Kim Lilting can no longer supply probe start metal halide ballasts with its luminaires, effective January f 2009. Contact Kim Lighting for availability of rep cement ballasts fa warranty service claims. (Visit wwwaloudigMingcontmis.org or the Library of Congress website for more details). Finish Color. Black Dark Bronze Light Gray Stealth Gray' Platinum Silver White Custom Color' Super TGIC powder coat Cat No.: C1 BL C1 DB C1 LG C1 SG PS C3 WH C3 CC paint over a tltanated zirconium conversion =Custom colors subject to additional charges, minimum quantities and extended lead times. coating. Consult representative. Custom color description: CJ 2008 KIM LIGHTING INC. -PO BOX 60080, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 -0080 TEL 6261968 -5666 FAX 6261369.2695 5607008275 WSP Flack Kurtz 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 22 Tukwila Sounder Station North Site Development SECTION 26 51 00 Light Fixture Sch Input Watts 50 Ballast Electronic.. Voltage 277 Reflector Semi- specular aluminum Housing Aluminum Mounting Mounding Eleebank Mounting Pan Yoke Ballast Rhg l l Cylinder Specular lamp Cone Relalnkp Housing Alrek Cane (By others) Spring (eo- Removed) S38 Dimensions and Lampe l l� Type: Description Surf ace Mounted Metal Halide down I Mounting Surface Mounted Type: H G light Location Entry Stairs Shielding tempered glass lens u G H F ---®B ass Finish Paint to match structure Depth y Lamp (I) 39w Par30 MFI FL, 3000k, 2200 lumens, I Dimensions 7 192°° dia.x 13 112 "T 343mm Metal HaWs MF139 /PAR30 FL 16 7g -106W PAR36 203mm 270mm 406mm Metal Heide Input Watts 50 Ballast Electronic.. Voltage 277 Reflector Semi- specular aluminum Housing Aluminum Mounting Mounding Eleebank Mounting Pan Yoke Ballast Rhg l l Cylinder Specular lamp Cone Relalnkp Housing Alrek Cane (By others) Spring (eo- Removed) S38 Dimensions and Lampe Manufacturer KurtVersen S36 E Notes S36 5 39-70W PAR -30L Metal Halide S5 S38 8 1 ,7 0- 1 DOW PAR -38 Metal Halide Conold Apertures Optics and Applications Beam spreads range from 8' to 85 Lamp color tempera- ture is 3000K, CRI up to 92. Output is projected through parabolic low brightness shielding cones. Use anywhere for general, transient or task applications. Design Features Housing dimensions keep operating temperatures well In the safety range. The ceiling line reveal diverts heat flow away from the building wires Into the workspace. Finish Specular dear Alzak cones are standard. Optional colors and Saltgiowefinishes available. cylinders are satin brushed then sprayed and baked matte white enamel. Interiors are optical matte black. Ballasts Electronic metal halide ballasts provide constant output. Thermal protection with auto reset, quiet operation and automatic shutdown at end of life. For emergency back -up system contact factory. General Rxtures are listed with UL and C -UL Union made IBEW. Luminalre Efficiency Ratings (LER) do not apply to fixtures using reflector type lamps. Accessories B Black cone. T Titanium come. G Gold cone. W Wheat cone. H Mocha cone. Y Pewter cone. P Graphite cone. Z Bronze cone. S Sofiglow® finishes: add S before color letters. e.g. SW for Softgiows wheat cone, SC for Softglows dear cone. U Ballast fuse. EX Exterior application. M Wall mount BA Brushed aluminum finish. CC Custom color, P5 Pendant mount, 21' length. ES Extra stem length, specify length. YKE Yoke mounting, Integral electronic ballast V347 347 volt magnetic ballast, 50-70 -100W, specify watts. EC Emergency dreuit with mini -can socket and leads. AOE1 Auto-On restrike HID electronic 120V. AOE2 Auto -On restrike HID electronic 277V. s WSP Flack Kurtz 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 l l� C C F ---®B ass F- B Bab H° A a Number' Diameter Depth y S36 5 7 °A' 131h• 39-70W PAR -30L 149m 191mm 343mm Metal HaWs S38 e' 10 16 7g -106W PAR36 203mm 270mm 406mm Metal Heide 'rc specify add watts for proper ballast, ea S36 -70. Manufacturer KurtVersen S36 E Notes S36 5 39-70W PAR -30L Metal Halide S5 S38 8 1 ,7 0- 1 DOW PAR -38 Metal Halide Conold Apertures Optics and Applications Beam spreads range from 8' to 85 Lamp color tempera- ture is 3000K, CRI up to 92. Output is projected through parabolic low brightness shielding cones. Use anywhere for general, transient or task applications. Design Features Housing dimensions keep operating temperatures well In the safety range. The ceiling line reveal diverts heat flow away from the building wires Into the workspace. Finish Specular dear Alzak cones are standard. Optional colors and Saltgiowefinishes available. cylinders are satin brushed then sprayed and baked matte white enamel. Interiors are optical matte black. Ballasts Electronic metal halide ballasts provide constant output. Thermal protection with auto reset, quiet operation and automatic shutdown at end of life. For emergency back -up system contact factory. General Rxtures are listed with UL and C -UL Union made IBEW. Luminalre Efficiency Ratings (LER) do not apply to fixtures using reflector type lamps. Accessories B Black cone. T Titanium come. G Gold cone. W Wheat cone. H Mocha cone. Y Pewter cone. P Graphite cone. Z Bronze cone. S Sofiglow® finishes: add S before color letters. e.g. SW for Softgiows wheat cone, SC for Softglows dear cone. U Ballast fuse. EX Exterior application. M Wall mount BA Brushed aluminum finish. CC Custom color, P5 Pendant mount, 21' length. ES Extra stem length, specify length. YKE Yoke mounting, Integral electronic ballast V347 347 volt magnetic ballast, 50-70 -100W, specify watts. EC Emergency dreuit with mini -can socket and leads. AOE1 Auto-On restrike HID electronic 120V. AOE2 Auto -On restrike HID electronic 277V. s WSP Flack Kurtz 60% Submittal November 23, 2011 Station Signage Samples c Attachment system-wide signage design manuall sound transit sign elevations station identification p p Platform Signage 4.2? Station Information Display Case All Sign Type UM- 3@E3EM3= 7' 0 8'-4 1/4" m r n.M K Anniston, AL PR eeAr ILI, All Sign Type, Side A Thank you for choosing Amtrak. For more information: 1-800-USA-RAIL Amtrak.com r I All Sign Type, Side B F I i —C March 2010 0 Amtrak Graphic Signage Standards ManualC regulatory sign elevations p Attachment K: Union Pacific Ped. Tunnel p Attachment L: Site Plan Recom. DR Conditions