Planning 2011-09-22 Items 4-5 - ReHabitat Northwest - Attachment K - Comment Letters

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October 30, 2008 To: Stacey MacGregor, Assistant Planner, Tukwila From: Mary Koontz Re: Cottages project located at South 140 St and Military Road South 1. The Tukwila Pet Hospital has been in the community over 60 years. It is located adjacent to the proposed cottages project. The hospital complies with zoning requirements and Tukwila ordinances and is a legally operated business. My concern is that future nearby citizens will find some aspects of the veterinary business objectionable and may want to limit business practices of the veterinary hospital. I want written assurance from the city that future citizens cannot affect the business practices of the hospital as long as the hospital is in compliance with Tukwila rules and regulations. 2. How is this "low impact" to the community? There is no access to the collector arterial from the cottages. Also there will be increased traffic, parking, school children, pedestrians, etc. which will very much have an impact on the community. 3. Traffic Impacts a. South 140 Street already has traffic problems especially at the intersection with Military Rd. S. Changes such as a four way stop may need to be at this intersection. This is imperative if 100 more automobiles will be entering exiting the area each work day. Many children walk to Cascade Elementary in this area. Special concern needs to be taken for the safety of the children. b. Also 33rd Ave S has a lot of traffic especially in the morning afternoon. Many children walk to Cascade Elementary on this road. Curb, gutter sidewalks should be placed for the safety of the children from S 140 St to S 140th st. c. The stop sign at 33 d Ave S South 140 Street is frequently abused by drivers. This issue this odd intersection should be addressed before the housing project begins. 4. Parking Requirements a. There should be a minimum of 2 stalls for each cottage. b. My concern is semi trucks will park in the area cause more pollution, damage sidewalks, damage trees be dangerous for pedestrians, especially school children. c. Will commercial vehicles be allowed to park in the community or in the church overflow since this will be private property? S. Style of housing a. This style of housing appear~ to "wal I" residents off from the local community rather than into, utv them into the community. b. How is this style OHIOu�1*112 C0111patihle with existing single- family developments?