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Tukwila International Boulevard District Element-Version 5.7.15 <br /> Issues Matrix 5.28.15 <br /> -Note that comments listed without an exhibit reference were delivered verbally during the public hearing <br /> Row Paige# Comment <br /> aExteh/sblt#/ <br /> # fangvage changes in strkeout/micerfire,recommendation Doutc <br /> o Stafff romment/anallysib/optl6m, <br /> I inbold) <br /> I P.I Missing"What you will find in this chapter"summary at the Staff edits Shaff Re;(,i,ma mdahon:Add the following: <br /> start of the chapter.Need to add for consistency with other WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS CHAPTER: <br /> comprehensive plan elements. *AVIsion Statement for the Tukwila International Boulevard(TIB) <br /> District <br /> Adiscussion of the issues facing the TIB District today. <br /> Goals and policies to guide development in the TIB District and <br /> implement the community's vision. <br /> p.7 Walkability&connectivity.Last sentence-Replace the word Mann;Meeting with Staff R,�ummwndahon:Make the suggested revision:"Competition <br /> "difficult"with"challenging".Challenging better implies the staff 5.28.15 for limited public funding and warrant approvals may make <br /> ability to overcome the issues regarding funding and implementing the desired changes to TIB and surrounding streets <br /> warranting that could limit installing more crosswalks. more diffiEH!k challenging. <br /> 2 <br /> p 9 Policy 8.2.1 and Figure 2.1 support the nodes and feel it is P.Carter;letter Comment noted <br /> important to focus on both nodes as the City plans forfuture dated 5.26.15 <br /> 3 development. <br /> P.10 Village Noce area.Policy 8.2.2 designates this area for Mann;Meeting with Jobs with higher paying wages would most likely occur in the office <br /> certain uses.This policy should be revised to include staff 5.28.15 market than retail.The market analyst at the CC/PC worksession <br /> employment generating businesses at the Village Noce. reported that there is limited market for office in Tukwila,as well as <br /> South King County,unless it is generated by a specific user with a <br /> specific purpose.The most likely location for office in the TIB District <br /> would be at the TOD Noce,which would leverage its proximity to the <br /> airport,light rail station,and highways. <br /> S of f Ra:(,m mwnda hon:Keep 8.2.2 as is. <br /> Policies for the TOD Noce call for a more intensive mix of mid-to high <br /> rise uses that would serve as more of an employment center than the <br /> Village Noce. <br /> S of Ra:(,mmwndahon:Revise 8.2.4(TOD Noce)as follows: <br /> "Designate this area for a more intensive,transit-oriented mix of mid <br /> to high rise office,multifamily residential,and hospitality uses and <br /> services with structured parking that builds on the momentum of the <br /> TIB Station's proximity to SeaTac area and generates lobs for the <br /> community. <br /> 41 1 <br /> P.11 Implementation strategies for Village Noce.I support the P.Carter;letter Comment noted <br /> increased heights and revision of enclosed parking dated 5.26.15 <br /> 5 requirements <br /> p.12 Sidebar box-Unconventional anchors.Delete last sentence Mann;Meeting with Staff R,�ummwndahon Revise as suggested.Note that this box just <br /> about food trucks parked permanently inside.Does not want staff 5.28.15 provides explanation or additional information,but is not a goal, <br /> to see food trucks parked permanently anywhere in TIB area. policy or implementation. <br /> 6 <br /> p.12 Implementation Strategies-TOD Noce.I support the overlay P.Carter;letter Comment noted <br /> ­e and note that it would include the area south of SR 518.dated 5.26.15 <br /> While much of that area is currently primarily a park and fly <br /> lot,it has tremendous potential for mixed-use development. <br /> 71 1 <br /> p.12 Village&TOD Nodes-Implementation Strategy. Mann;Meeting with The intent was to limit commercial park and fly operations. <br /> 1st bullet.Proposed strategy prohibits parking as a primary staff 5.28.15 Sta f f Re�(,m mwnda hon:Revise as follows:Prohibit parking as a <br /> use.Parking as a primary use should be a permitted use primary use within the nodes,except for day use. <br /> within the nodes,provided it is located in a structure having This will allow accessory parking,and paid-parking lots(if they <br /> ground floor retail and is architecturally designed to limit become feasible),but still prohibit park&fly parking operations. <br /> visual impacts and fit in with the vision for the nodes. <br /> 8 <br /> p.12 In Village and TOD Nodes-Implementation strategies,3rd Hansen;PC Perhaps what is needed is a SIDEBAR BOX to help explain this <br /> bullet."Explore establishing a quasi-public retail leasing and worksession 5.21.15 proposed implementation strategy.Staff Re�(,mmwndahon:Add <br /> management agency to"sell"the vision for the node,plan "SIDEBAR BOX:What could a quasi-public retail leasing& <br /> and coordinate the node's leasing strategy This is management agency do forthe TIB District?Getting the right retail <br /> confusing-what is being suggested here? tenant mix and quality will give a street its unique character as well as <br /> the diversity of product offerings it needs to compete successfully <br /> with more established retail destinations.To achieve this mix,a <br /> neighborhood commercial street should be managed and operated <br /> like a shopping center. It is difficult for individual landlords to recruit <br /> appropriate high-quality tenants,since they are inclined to lease their <br /> space to whomever is willing to pay the rent.Retailers also do not like <br /> to take risks,but if you have a coordinated merchandising plan and <br /> strive for a good tenant mix,the risk to retailers will be reduced.To <br /> achieve higher sales,rents,and land values,landlords along the street <br /> need to band together and work proactively with the public sector to <br /> merchandise and lease their street in a coordinated and mutually <br /> supportive way.Source:The Urban Land Institute in Ten Principles for <br /> 1 Rebuilding Neighborhood Retail" <br /> 9 <br /> p.13 Land Use Outside of Nodes. Mann;Meeting with Market&retail analysts at the CC/PC worksessions reported that <br /> Policy 8.2.10 limits new retail outside of nodes. staff 5.28.15 there is currently limited market for retail,and that it should be <br /> Commissionerfeels should not limit new retail development initially directed to the nodes to build momentum and create <br /> outside of nodes.Instead,focus on developing new retail in successful activity centers.Then,as the nodes evolve,expand <br /> node areas,but retain the flexibility to allow new retail opportunities for new retail in areas outside of nodes. <br /> outside of nodes. S of f Ra:(,m mwnda hon:Revise as follows:Allow a diverse mix of uses, <br /> including residential,commercial services,office recreational and <br /> community facilities.—e4AIlow limited new retail in the TIB area <br /> outside the nodes;once the nodes are established,expand <br /> 1 101 1 1 iopportunities for retail outside the nodes. <br /> rJ <br />