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8.2.5 Identify and promote an "identity" for the area around the Tukwila International <br />Boulevard Station that is distinct from other stations along the LINK light rail alignment. <br />8.2.6 Optimize opportunities for transit - supportive redevelopment in and around the station <br />by partnering with the City of SeaTac and Sound Transit to shape TOD policies and <br />practices in the master plan. <br />Village & TOD Nodes <br />8.2.7 Ensure that the master plans for the Tukwila Village and TOD nodes encourage and <br />incentivize the redevelopment of large parcels, promote assembly of smaller parcels, <br />and identify opportunities for shared parking, pedestrian linkages, and subregional <br />infrastructure needs, such as surface water and recreation. <br />8.2.8 Focus master planning for the nodes on non - auto - oriented uses. Emphasize good <br />pedestrian experiences and connections to nearby residential areas, businesses, and <br />amenities. <br />8.2.9 Ensure that the Zoning Code and design guidelines support the types of development <br />envisioned in the nodes. <br />Implementation Strategies <br />Village Node: <br />• Develop a master plan for the Village Node area. <br />• In the interim before a master plan is prepared, revise the boundaries for the Urban <br />Renewal Overlay (URO) District and amend the URO District development regulations to <br />facilitate the types and forms of development envisioned by the Village Node concept, <br />including <br />Explore implementing an incentive system for a 75 foot maximum height <br />commented [LM3]: Consultant recommended height <br />allowance. <br />to accommodate the types of development similar to <br />Tukwila Village project <br />Relax the 25/75 surface -to- enclosed parking ratio in the URO area; consider <br />50/50 or 75/25 ratios with a street wall on 75% of the parcel's frontage.', <br />commented [LM4]: Consultant recommendation <br />Explore options for a traditional anchor (i.e. grocery store or conference /training <br />enclosed parking requirement added too much cost to <br />center), as well as the potential for attracting or facilitating an unconventional anchor, <br />make projects financially feasible at this point. - - <br />(i.e. an international market in a form similar to Pike Place Market), that builds on the <br />existing character of the District, supports fledgling retailers, and generates foot traffic <br />for adjacent uses. <br />\ \DEPTSTORE \DCD Common$ \Long Range Projects \2014 CompPlanUpdate \Transportation Corridors \Draft Element \Draft TIB <br />Element—PC Review_5.21.15.docx 11 05/07/2015 <br />