HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Proof_of_Neighborhood_First_Meeting_190521_v1May 21, 2019
Chateau Valley Tower
City of Renton
Department of Community and
Economic Development
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
425.430.7294
425.827.2100
freiheitarch.com
929 108th Avenue NE Suite 210
Bellevue, WA 98004
Neighborhood Meeting Minutes
prepared by Dustin Thorlakson
Presenters:
· Jim Godfrey (Chateau Retirement)
· Joe Carlson (Chateau Retirement)
· Jason Brooks (Chateau Retirement)
· Molly Cole (Chateau Retirement)
· Angel Averman (Chateau Retirement)
· Dustin Thorlakson (FREIHEIT)
Location: Chateau Valley Center Community Room
Date: May 21, 2019
Start time: 7:05 pm
End Time: 8:07 pm
1. Dustin Thorlakson (DT) opened the meeting and presented the overall
architectural design of the project.
Described overall building size and layout
Outlined site circulation and driveway access
Overview of integration with the existing building
2. Molly Cole (MC) spoke about the proposed Unit Types and features.
There will be 73 new units with 66 new parking spaces
Unit types include studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom units
Amenities include rooftop restaurant and outdoor garden
A mockup of a typical 2 bedroom unit will be built in the exiting building to show the
materials, finishes, and general layout.
3. Joe Carlson (JC) outlined the construction process
Project excavation
Project timeline (Break ground in 2020 with 14 month construction schedule)
Construction access, material lay-up location, and job trailer location
Gave brief overview of construction type
4. Jason Brooks (JB) described the operations side of the expanded facility
Restaurant
Increase of staff
5. Jim Godfrey (JG) described the upper amenity level and community offerings.
Restaurant
Community Room
Solarium
Outdoor garden
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6. Public Questions
a. When will the new building break thru to the existing building?
JC: Late 2020 near the end of construction
b. How will you screen the existing building and parking during
construction?
JC: We will wet the excavation to eliminate dust and provide fencing around
the construction area.
c. Will we lose parking during construction?
JC: Minimal parking will be lost during construction. The job trailer and
construction parking will be located towards the north.
d. Will there be a new gym or pool?
JB: None planned
e. Will there be a freight elevator for stretchers?
JB: There will be two elevators serving the new building with each being
capable of accommodating a full size stretcher.
f. Will there be new visitor parking?
JG: There is more than adequate parking available at the existing facility.
Combined with the additional 66 stalls visitor parking should not be an issue.
g. What about staff parking?
JB: Only 5-6 new staff for the new building and we are going to be offering a
public transit benefit for all of our employees to encourage alternate means
of transportation to our facility.
h. Will you be expanding the memory care?
JB: No, we will not be expanding memory care.
i. When will the new restaurant be open and will it be available for all
residents?
JB: The new restaurant will start out being open lunch and dinner, but
breakfast may be offered if there is a demand. All restaurants in the facility will
be available for all residents.
j. What will security look like at the new building?
JB: The garage will be gated and secured. Building lobby will have a concierge
during open hours and will be locked after hours with keycard access only.
k. What is the unit sizing and pricing?
MC: Units will be slightly larger than the units in the existing building. Pricing
will be based on unit type, square footage, and location in the building.
l. Will the units have air conditioning?
JG: Units will have A/C on an as needed basis depending on orientation and
location in the building.
m. Will this affect current rents in the existing building?
JG: No, existing rents will not be affected.
7. Public Comments
a. Concern about existing pool and gym being over capacity with addition
of the new residents.
b. Concern that there will not be adequate parking to accommodate the
additional residents, guests, and staff.
c. Request to provide lower microwaves shelving for accessibility. Pantry
type cupboards work well in the kitchens.
d. Request to provide additional power outlets throughout the units.
e. The solarium is a good idea and will be a nice amenity
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