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Design Review Board
Wednesday, October 11th 5:30 pm, City Hall, Commission Room
Due to technical difficulties, only audio was recorded from this meeting. It is for that reason, that specific Board
Members or speakers may not be identified specifically.
A. 05:10:10 PM (00:00:03) Call meeting to order and Roll Call
Present members were:
Kiersten Iwai
Scott Freimuth
Lessa Racow
Brady Ernst
Mark Hufstetler
Charlie Franklin
B. 05:10:45 PM (00:00:38) Changes to the Agenda
C. 05:11:04 PM (00:00:57) Minutes
8.9.2017 Minutes (PDF)
o 8.9.2017 Video Link (click on ‘Related Docs’ tab for minutes w/ time stamp)
9.13.2017 Minutes (PDF)
o 9.13.2017 Audio Link (click on ‘Related Docs’ tab for minutes w/ time stamp)
MOTION: Move to approve the minutes for the two meetings above.
MOTION SECONDED: Motion was seconded.
VOTE: Motion carried unanimously.
D. Public Comment
Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for
individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an
opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit
your comments to three minutes.
E. Action Items
1. Hoover Way PUD Concept Plan, Application 17117 (Jadin)
A concept PUD to allow a residential development with relaxations to zoning regulations requested
for street right-of-way, lot areas, and wetland setbacks. The subdivision of one parcel into twenty-
four affordable townhouse lots and three common open space lots with and associated streets and
parkland dedication.
17117 Staff Report
17117 Application Materials
05:11:24 PM (00:01:17) Planner Addi Jadin gave an introduction to the project and explained in detail
the application, history of the project development, and site characteristics including wetland
restrictions/requirements.
05:18:28 PM (00:08:21)Planner Jadin explained the relaxations being requested for the project.
05:20:56 PM (00:10:49) Planner Jadin described how this application would meet the required PUD
performance points.
05:22:24 PM (00:12:17) Planner Jadin showed a map of the overall site and the wetlands affecting the
area, discussed the street design.
05:24:20 PM (00:14:13) Martin Johnson, HRDC, described the project including ownership and
affordability.
05:25:28 PM (00:15:21) Henri Foch, Intrinsik Architecture, spoke about the context of the project and
adjacent developments, project site design and architectural design.
05:34:36 PM (00:24:29) The presenters opened the floor to the DRB for questions and comments.
05:35:21 PM (00:25:14) A Board member asked a question about the maximum potential size of the
wetlands in the future. Planner Jadin and two Board Members responded to the question. This
discussion included answering the question of a PVC pipe down-spouting into the wetland.
05:39:07 PM (00:29:00) Board member asked if Engineering anticipates that extra impervious pavement
and more housing that there will be more water needed for retention ponds than what is existing. He
also asked about the potential impact of reducing the wetland setback from 50’ to 30’, and what the
source of the water in the growing wetland is and what the environmental impact would be if the
setback was reduced. Planner Jadin answered these questions.
05:42:19 PM (00:32:12) A Board member inquired about the trail network and the proposed trail
including whether or not an easement would be required. Planner Jadin responded.
05:44:41 PM (00:34:34) The further development and completion of the connection of Thomas Drive to
North 27th Ave was addressed.
05:45:33 PM (00:35:26) A question for the applicant (HRDC) was asked regarding the makeup of the
houses in the neighborhood that are shown in a graphic presented.
05:46:14 PM (00:36:07) A Board member asked what 80% of the area median income is and what the
appraised value of these proposed homes would be. A sample price schedule was presented.
05:48:02 PM (00:37:55) The discussion of the interface between the public and the wetlands was had in
response to a question regarding if a boardwalk over the wetlands considered.
05:51:14 PM (00:41:07) Planner Jadin responded to a question about how the applicant has provided or
can provide PUD performance points. Another speaker addressed how the parkland requirement has
been met.
05:53:30 PM (00:43:23) The applicant (HRDC) answered a Board member’s questions regarding the
ownership structure model.
05:55:47 PM (00:45:40) A discussion on the street width and design of Hoover Way (including traffic
calming ideas) began from an initial question from a Board member.
06:00:08 PM (00:50:01) A Board member asked if any cultural research work has been done on the
railroad grade.
06:02:12 PM (00:52:05) The Board Chair opened the DRB for discussion and comments. Board members
expressed their opinions and shared some more ideas for this project.
2. Costco Expansion PPUD 17412 (Rogers)
A Site Plan and Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) application to allow a 24,000 square
foot expansion of the existing 126,000 square foot Costco warehouse facility with parking, open
space, and related site improvements.
17412 Staff Report
17412 Architectural Plans
17412 Civil Site Plan
17412 Overall Landscape Plan
06:11:36 PM (01:01:29) Planner Tom Rogers, Community Development, gave a detailed introduction to the
project proposal, location, surrounding zoning and land use, and the structure/context of the application (PUD,
COA, Site Plan) and the relaxations being requested.
06:23:01 PM (01:12:54) Planner Rogers described PUD performance points and how the applicant has proposed
they will meet the minimum required performance points.
06:25:10 PM (01:15:03) Applicant Peter Kahn (Costco) introduced members from the application team who are
present at meeting.
06:26:13 PM (01:16:06) Steve Bullock, MG2 Architecture, described the design changes that were made in
response to the Staff and DRB’s previous comments, new site features and how they respond to Code
requirements including pedestrian circulation and building material.
06:45:20 PM (01:35:13) Members of the applicant team responded to a series of questions regarding parking
demand and how it is calculated.
06:50:38 PM (01:40:31) A Board Member requested clarification from the applicant team regarding the west
elevation and why it has been left blank. A member of the applicant team responded.
06:51:44 PM (01:41:37) Planner Rogers responded to a question regarding streetscapes and performance
points.
06:53:50 PM (01:43:43) Questions regarding how open space requirements are being met were discussed
between a Board Member and the applicant team. Additionally, pathway connectivity was discussed.
06:57:44 PM (01:47:37) The applicant team answered a question regarding the trellises and if they are
decorative or will they serve any purpose for providing coverage.
06:58:37 PM (01:48:30) Vehicular circulation and the round-about feasibility was discussed in response to a
Board Member’s question.
07:02:15 PM (01:52:08) The new materials being proposed were described.
07:05:19 PM (01:55:12) Existing and proposed trail entries were described.
07:06:26 PM (01:56:19) A Board Member asked how the City evaluates franchise design; Planner Rogers
responded.
07:09:19 PM (01:59:12) A Board Member asked if there are alternative approaches to a traffic pattern creation
onto the site to eliminate raceway design. The applicant responded in describing the design intent and how the
new design should alleviate the raceway drive aisles.
07:12:26 PM (02:02:19) Board Member asked if outdoor café seating had been discussed by the applicant.
07:15:19 PM (02:05:12) The applicant discussed corporate and branded architecture.
07:17:59 PM (02:07:52) The process and expected action from the DRB was discussed.
07:20:59 PM (02:10:52) Board Members described their opinions on the proposed design, the direction it is
going and what changes they hope to see. They mentioned what they believe the current design downfalls are
and discussed what future potential it should fulfill.
07:50:36 PM (02:40:29) Rogers explained the process for making motions and the current DRC
recommendation.
07:55:48 PM (02:45:41) MOTION: Application 17412 the Costco Addition Planned Unit Development to open
and continue the review on the application with the concurrence of the applicant with specific direction of Staff
and applicant supply additional information and to address specific items those being the ones in the staff
report and discussed in tonight’s meeting. Motion by Lessa Roscow.
07:56:19 PM (02:46:12) MOTION SECONDED: Kiersten Iwai.
07:56:43 PM (02:46:36) VOTE: All in favor of the motion: Motion carried unanimously.
F. 07:57:15 PM (02:47:08) FYI/Discussion
G. 07:57:19 PM (02:47:12) Adjournment
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