Planning 2011-11-10 Minutes - Walk and Roll / Southcenter Plan Comprehensive Policy

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PL Minutes November 10, 2011 Throughout the chapter, Southcenter was substituted for Tukwila Urban Center or `TUC' Significant Recommended Goals and Policy changes Implementation Strategy 10.1.1 Land Use Policy language ivas added on how Land Use is going to occur, and also there ivas an addition for bicycle facilities; Implementation Strategy Expand the area where residential uses are permitted. 10.1.2 Public and Private Investment addition encourage redevelopment. 10.1.3 Districts create districts, areas filled Nvith complementary types of uses; Implementation Strategy differentiate heights in different districts from other districts. Standards for screening and truck loading removed 10.1.4 Residential Uses Expanded alloNvable development area in the urban center to preseiire single family neighborhoods. Implementation Strategy Add development standards and incentives for different types of open spaces to attract residential development. 10.2.1 Urban Development addition recognize that open space amenities attract a wide range of uses, including housing and office. Commissioner Alford suggested adding the following language: (Environment total sustainable development) 10.2.2 Green River As Southcenter re- develops, and as the levee along the river changes, maintain physical and visual access to the river. Implementation Strategy develop a vegetation plan for mid slope bench, and develop a plan that ensures the potential public access points at street ends. 10.2.3 Streets, Streetscape, and Pedestrian Environment Create "complete" streets and establish a finer grained street network. Nvork Nvith the Public Works Department to create a street master plan; and mechanisms and incentives to get a finer network in place; Prepare an access management plan for the Southcenter area; update the Street Tree Plan for the Central Business District; and seek additional funding for the construction of the Green River Bridge. 10.2.4 Site Development Added language to provide more specific detail about development particularly on improving Nvalkability and making it, more enjoyable, and safe. 10.2.5 Changing the large parking areas that are oriented to cars. As neiv development or redevelopment occurs, make the parking lot safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. Implementation Strategy Over the short to midterm, focus public and private investments and regulations on properties fronting Baker Boulevard between the Mall and the Sounder station. 10.2.7 Expand the development standards to include the needs of the community, as Nvell as landowners, businesses, and developers. 10.2.8 Parking Ensure that there is enough supply of parking, and appropriate level of parking so ive effectively use the land. Implementation Strategy Conduct a parking structure feasibility study including the siting, potential funding sources, and financing mechanisms; look for opportunities for on- street parking, particularly in the TOD Districts; develop appropriate standards and guidelines for parking design and layout to support the type of development envisioned in each of the districts. 10.2.9 Building Design Promote high quality, market feasible architecture in Southcenter Avith attention to standards and guidelines. 10.2.10 Signage Most of the existing policy ivas stnick out due to the update and adoption of the Sign Code last year. Addition provide directional signage. 10.2.11 Parks, Open Space, and Public Amenities expand and improve in the Southcenter area. Implementation Strategy Develop standards and guidelines for parks and open spaces; coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Department to ensure that Southcenter Plan's, parks, and open space needs are integrated into the Parks Plan. Commissioner Hundtofte suggested (look at consolidating stormivater management and gain additional efficiencies, reducing the load, and cost) 10.2.12 Economic Development A number of Nvays are listed to actively promote development in the Southcenter area, some of which are: identifying appropriate uses by districts; improving existing and providing new amenities. One of the key Implementation Strategies: Prioritize the use of public investments to fund projects necessmy to catalyze economic development. Page 2 of 3