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

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PL Minutes November 10, 2011 10.3 Transportation and Circulation A balanced transportation network that complements Southcenter landuse and design policies and provides access for all transportation modes to, from, and Nvithiu the center. 10.3.1 Regional Access Promote, and encourage people to participate in different modes of travel in Southcenter; Work actively Nvith the regional seiirice provider to meet needs in Tukwila. Key Implementation Strategy: Continue working with Sound Transit, City of Renton, and the Union BNSF Burlington Northern Railroads to fimd and complete Strander Blvd connection between the Sounder commuter rail and the City of Tukwila, including the pedestrian -only underpass beneath the Union Pacific lines. 10.3.2 Local Access Support the development of the continuous public street network that seti es all transportation needs, etc., in Southcenter. Key Implementation Strategies: Coordinate Nvith land use planning efforts to ensure that improvements in the transportation and circulation system are parallel with projected grovah and desired mode split in Southcenter; redesign intersection and corridor Nvidths to provide more pedestrian safety and Nvalkability. 10.3.4 Transportation Alternatives Ensure that land use, urban design, and transportation and circulation actions for employees support and reinforce transportation alternatives. Implementation Strategies: Develop standards that complement and support alternative commutes such as bicycling and vanpools. 10.3.5 Pedestrian Network Add and implement the Walk and Roll Plan. Commissioner Hansen suggested being cautious and to be carefid and respect the businesses that have built the Urban Center and made it what it is, and when the standards are implemented to be mindful of how it's gotten to be what it is. He also, suggested during the permit process, being welcoming in every way possible, and encouraging this plan grovah and development of the Urban Center to the businesses interested in locating in the area. He stated there should be a mindset that there is a brand in the Urban Center that Nvill need to be addressed in a neiv, positive, and open ivay, by listening to the business owners ideas. Commissioner Hansen said the "Districts" is an interesting idea to him, but that there may be some challenges involved. His final comment ,vas that the City should not lose site of the City's entries into the Urban Center. Commissioner McLeod, followed up on Commissioner Hansen's comments regarding City entries, he mentioned the idea of some form of visual image at the entrance, accenting that folks are in Tukwila. Commissioner McLeod asked, during the planning for transportation in the area if the infrastructure will allow a space for electric cars. Staff said that electric car standards have been adopted, and there are regulations in place, but it is not clear hovv they are going to be implemented. Next Steps: Complete Planning Commission reviews, hold an open house and public hearing, and take the continents from the PC and the public and draft a revised version of the Southcenter Plan for recommendation to the Citv_ Council. Submitted By: Wvnetta Bivens Planning Commission Secretaiv Adjourned: 8:00 PM Adopted: 12/15/ 11 Page 3 of 3