Planning 2020-04-23 Minutes - Auto-Oriented and Lodging Land Uses Zoning Code Amendment

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PC Public Hearing 4/23/20 Page 8 hearing because of challenges with language barriers and businesses being closed. She said she appreciates staff's efforts and requested that staff elaborate on outreach efforts and asked to hear more about targeted outreach considering the COVID-19 situation. She hopes to hold the continuation in May and mentioned that receiving addendums at the last minute is part of the public hearing processes. Although it does make it hard sometimes, she said they do review options with a scalpel instead of a hatchet, and it does require two meetings on occasion. Commissioner Strander asked for clarifying questions on land use items 4 and 8. Commissioner Mann asked clarifying questions and provided comments for staff on items 5, and 6. She was interested in a full-service hotel and suggested further definition as to what qualifies as a restaurant. She expressed interest in allowing drive-through food establishments in the NCC zone, such as a coffee shop for item 8. Commissioner Martinez expressed concern with the recommendation in item 2 for Option 3 and would like for the City Attorney to review that as well as item 3. Commissioner Simmons said several of her issues were addressed but expressed concern with the new drive-through restaurants being eliminated. She said to keep in mind it is important that TIB service everyone in Tukwila and that some people rely on cars. Commissioner Stark inquired whether there is any economic development study or plan other than the CNU study? She also said she agrees with Commissioner Simmons regarding the drive- through. Commissioner Reay commented that TOD is amazing for economic development and very important pre-COVID-19 and said it will be necessary to be nimble and flexible with economic development because things are going to change. She also inquired whether on -street parking will be possible. Commissioner Watters reiterated the need for extra notification and to find some key help for outreach. She said she was glad Option 4 was added. She inquired whether the recommendation for item 2 should be another Option 4. She expressed concern with the six-month timeframe for non -conforming uses and recommended extending it due to COVID-19. She also suggested staff provide more history on the CNU workshop. Director's Report Staff provided status on the Bellwether trees. Action Item - Commissioner Martinez requested that staff send the plans they approved as part of the design review to the Commissioners. Staff provided status on how staff is working remotely and maintaining a virtual permit center - Staff provided information about Sound Transit's I-405 BRT project Adjourned - 9:45pm Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens, Planning Commission Secretary Adopted: 7-23-20 Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov