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Analysis: Colleges and universities are currently allowed as conditional uses in the <br /> MIC /L and MIC /H zones. Strictly speaking, these educational uses support neither <br /> industrial or manufacturing activity. It is not critical that they are allowed in the MIC <br /> since they can be located in all non residential zones throughout Tukwila, except <br /> Residential Commercial Center (RCC). <br /> Industrial and manufacturing practice is changing rapidly, incorporating new technology <br /> to develop and produce goods and services. School or education uses in the MIC should <br /> directly support industrial activity through appropriate training opportunities with the <br /> goal of educating individuals to assume well paying positions in these fields. This is <br /> essential to developing and maintaining a diverse economy with family -wage jobs for <br /> Tukwila and the region. It is consistent with the goals of the Manufacturing/ Industrial <br /> Center. <br /> This will benefit industry in the MIC with skilled labor, a need that was underscored <br /> through business surveys conducted by staff. Several respondents indicated that they <br /> had difficulty in securing trained labor, and a request was made for City of Tukwila <br /> assistance in locating and hiring these individuals. <br /> Despite the range of siting options, given industry's demonstrated need for well trained <br /> employees, it is appropriate to allow these uses in the MIC provided they are associated <br /> with and directly support established industrial uses. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Add the following wording to the Colleges and Universities Conditional Use category in <br /> MIC /L and MIC /H. <br /> 18.36.040.1 Colleges and universities with primarily vocational curriculum if <br /> associated with an established aviation, manufacturin¢ or industrial use <br /> 18.38.040.1 Colleges and universities with primarily vocational curriculum if <br /> associated with an established aviation, manufacturing or industrial use <br /> BOUNDARY REVIEW <br /> There are three proposed changes to the MIC boundaries, all would remove properties <br /> from the MIC. One, the Duwamish Hill Preserve open space, has been suggested by staff <br /> and the other two were raised during the stakeholder interview process. Each site is <br /> discussed below with a staff recommendation. <br /> Duwamish Hill Preserve <br /> Analysis: The Duwamish Hill Preserve is an 8.6 acre parcel of land with historical, <br /> cultural and ecological importance. Through the actions of many partners including the <br /> Friends of the Hill, Cascade Land Conservancy and City of Tukwila, the property was <br /> purchased in 2004 and ongoing restoration has been taking place on the site ever since. <br /> The site will act as a permanent buffer between the residential neighborhoods to the <br /> east and south and commercial and industrial uses to the north and west. <br /> Since the site is now protected from commercial or industrial development it should be <br /> removed from the MIC and zoned appropriately. Tukwila's other parks are zoned Low <br /> Density Residential (LDR) with a Public Recreation Overlay. <br /> W: \Long Range Projects \MIC Study \Issues &Opps \MIC- Logo \Issues &OppsReport.doc Page 27 <br />