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Analysis: The Planned Action, adopted in 1998, anticipates environmental impacts of <br /> development in the MIC to provide shorter administrative review with increased <br /> consistency and predictability. Substantive development requirements are not <br /> decreased. <br /> Public notice via the City of Tukwila website, mailings and property postings informs <br /> the public of opportunities to comment on proposed development and /or changes in <br /> regulations either directly to city staff, to the Planning Commission or to the City <br /> Council. Additionally, records of City Council actions are available online. A new Sign <br /> Code, adopted in 2010, simplifies signage requirements. <br /> The Tukwila Department of Community Development is currently developing online <br /> permitting services, and expanded map offerings to simplify the permit process and <br /> make information more readily available to the public. <br /> 11. 1.4 Tailor Manufacturing/ Industrial Center shoreline requirements to achieve <br /> consistency between Shoreline and MIC element goals and policies. <br /> Analysis: This policy is addressed through Tukwila's revised Shoreline Master Plan <br /> which the Tukwila City Council adopted in December, 2009. The SMP is currently under <br /> review by the Washington State Department of Ecology, with final adoption anticipated <br /> at a later date. Until final approval is given, Tukwila's current SMP and Comprehensive <br /> Plan policies and development regulations pertaining to the shoreline area remain in <br /> effect. As part of the Master Program update, new Shoreline Overlay District <br /> regulations will be implemented. <br /> The new Master Plan establishes new shoreline environments within the MIC, including <br /> High Intensity Environment north of the turning basin, and Urban Conservancy south of <br /> the turning basin. The Plan addresses a number of issues including shoreline <br /> stabilization, protecting existing and new development from high river flows, and <br /> restoring important habitat. Other important aspects of the update recommend <br /> increasing buffers along the river, increasing public access opportunities, preserving <br /> native vegetation, and removal of invasive plants. <br /> The City's vision for future land use, based on its overall Comprehensive Plan, includes <br /> maintenance and further development of its urban character, particularly its identity as <br /> a regionally significant center for manufacturing, industrial, and commercial <br /> development. A challenge lies ahead in determining how best to accommodate new and <br /> redevelopment near the shoreline in a manner consistent with both the Comprehensive <br /> Plan and the Shoreline Master Program. <br /> Protect the Land Resource <br /> The land in the Manufacturing/ Industrial Center must be used effectively to allow it to <br /> generate its potential of high -wage jobs and public revenue. <br /> 11.1.5 Allow uses that are commonly associated with manufacturing and industry, <br /> including those directly supporting such activity, such as offices and laboratories, while <br /> limiting unrelated uses. <br /> Analysis: This policy is addressed through zoning and development codes that allow <br /> industrial and manufacturing uses, as well as supportive uses, including retail intended <br /> to serve employees and other permitted uses as a conditional use. Residential uses are <br /> not permitted in the MIC. Office uses are subject to conditions and size limits. Stand- <br /> alone office use has expanded in the past decade due to changes in the zoning code. <br /> W: \Long Range Projects \MIC Study\ Issues &Opps \MIC Logo \Issues &OppsReport.doc Page 14 <br />