Planning 2015-05-21 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET

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SIDEBAR BOX. Unconventional Anchors. Unconventional anchors are being developed across the U.S— Melrose Market in Seattle, Grand Central Market in Los Angeles, Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, and Union Market in Washington, D.C. Many of these are housed in repurposed older buildings, such as auto repair shops, and feature a mix of indie food purveyors, local brewers and roasters, specialty grocers, ethnic eateries and markets, food carts, artists and communal tables. Some even have food trucks parked permanently inside. TOD Node: • Develop a master plan for the TOD Node area. • Promote the development potential of locations near the Tukwila International Boulevard Station as only "one stop away from the airport." ■ In the interim before a master plan is prepared for the TOD Node, define and establish a TOD Node overlay zone within Y2 mile walking distance of the Tukwila International Boulevard Station. Consider amending the development regulations to allow an increase in height and density in the area to the north of SR 518, similar to that already p ( ),'to attractjobs and commercial redevelopment. Commented [LMS]: Consultant recommendation permitted to the south 10 stories ■ Consider the recommendations of the Right Size Parking Study prepared for the Tukwila International Boulevard Station area when determining parking requirements. In Village and TOD Nodes: ■ Amend the Zoning Code regulations to encourage envisioned development: Prohibit any new auto - oriented uses in the nodes. Specifically, regulations should preclude new drive - through uses (car washes, fast food, banks, and pharmacies) or gas stations. Inform businesses and landowners with non - conforming uses or structures as to their status. Prohibit parking as a primary use within the nodes. Allow densities that make under building (ground floor) and /or structured parking economically feasible • To capture developers with a long term investment horizon, develop compelling marketing materials that "tell the story" of the TIB District vision to inspire developers with a long term investment horizon to participate in the area's redevelopment. • Explore establishing a quasi - public retail leasing and management agency to "sell" the vision for the node, plan and coordinate the nodes' leasing strategy, actively recruit tenants, and direct them to appropriate landlords and property owners. Initiate the leasing program along one or two blocks that have the greatest redevelopment potential. \ \DEPTSTORE \DCD Common$ \Long Range Projects \2014 CompPlanUpdate \Transportation Corridors \Draft Element \Draft TIB Element—PC Review_5.21.15.docx 12 05/07/2015 Commented [LM6]: What is projected as the'image' of an area can be more important than the reality of the area itself in shaping investors', visitors', and even its own inhabitants' opinion of it. Marketing techniques are used to provide a clear vision, especially with graphics. This is often the missing piece in a redevelopment strategy.