Planning 2015-05-28 Minutes - Public Hearing - 2015 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Corridors / Tukwila International Boulevard District Element

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Page 2 Public Hearing Minutes May 28, 2015 Reina Blandon, citizen, expressed support for the element. She read the comment letter that she submitted, which was handed out to the Planning Commission. She said she has been a volunteer in the Latino community for three years and they are growing, developing and getting more knowledge about the city. She said it was a result of the City's efforts to communicate more with diverse communities in Tukwila. She asked for continued support of their community with local business and affordable housing. Ms. Blandon said it is important to include affordable housing in the plan so their families can continue to live in Tukwila. She thanked the City for the investment in the sidewalk at Cascade View School, and said she would like to see more investment like that in the TIB area to benefit the community. She concluded by saying, "I am at your service ". Osman Egal, a citizen who has lived in Tukwila for 15 years, expressed support for the element. Mr. Egal has had the opportunity to volunteer with various organizations. He said the City has been supportive and he encourages continued investment in sidewalks and crosswalks, and in different family opportunities. Commissioner Nguyen requested that Mr. Egal and Ms. Blandon submit their comments in writing. He said it is important to understand everything that was said. Kayla Schott Bresler, representative for the Housing Development Consortium. Ms. Bresler said her organization is a non -profit affordable housing association working to ensure that everyone in King County has a safe, healthy, and affordable place to live. Ms. Bresler was also the representative for a joint comment letter submitted by The Housing Development Consortium, Forterra, Futurewise and Global to Local. Ms. Bresler thanked staff for their hard work. She said the City has a tremendous opportunity to provide the community with benefits that residents need as the TIB corridor is redeveloped. She mentioned using incentive programs. She said the City can achieve its goal by attracting market rate development while providing affordable housing. She encouraged the PC to consider their comments related to equity, housing, and transit oriented communities. She said they are suggesting changes to the TIB element that balance the community's needs around retaining affordable housing with economic development priorities. She also said there is a need for Tukwila to receive public benefits when allocating public resources toward attracting market rate development. There was encouragement to add more specific policies for equity, affordable housing, and the retention of the multi - culture character of the TIB neighborhood. There were no further comments. The public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission deliberated. Staff and the Planning Commission completed a walkthrough of the Issues Matrix. The Planning Commission was in consensus to approve all previously incorporated recommendations as revised by staff. During the walkthrough staff created additional language for several new recommendations made by the Planning Commission. All recommendations as amended are in the Issues Matrix dated 5/28/15. Motion: Commissioner Mann made a motion to forward the element as amended to the City Council for their consideration. Commissioner Alford seconded the motion. All were in favor. Adjourned: 9:20 PM Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens Planning Commission Secretary Adopted 6/25/15 Page 2 of 2