Planning 2025-01-23 Item 3 - Approval of 12/12/24 Minutes

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Planning Commission Minutes 12/12/24 Page 2 Senior Planner Neil Tabor, DCD, stated that the packet infoiivation memo noted this item as one housekeeping packet. He said that as a matter of process it will be broken into multiple ordinances because of the variety of items. Some items are more substantial and topic -based verses others. An overview was provided on the following proposed code amendments that will go back to the PC for review. Staff also addressed questions for the PC. Binding Site Improvement Plans (BSIPs) Background was provided on BSIPs. They are processed like a traditional sub -division, where one large parcel is broken into multiple lots or pads that may be built out in phases, pieces or land. They may share common features such as utilities, trash collection sites, parking area, access points or one large traditional power center that has a large anchor tenant. The reason this came up is because staff identified a code provision that requires BSIPs when phase 1 is built. It requires certain features, and several other pads that may be developed later. In addition to the BSIPs process it also requires the developer to go through the Development Agreement (DA) process but is not required every time. Staff is proposing to amend Title 17 of the Municipal Code to remove the DA requirement for phased BSIPs. Commissioner Durant said that it is important that the criteria are clear so developers know what to expect so they can plan for projects with certainty in the process. Legislative Updates Required Staff said after a very busy Comprehensive (Comp) Plan cycle the upcoming schedule will also be very busy. Requirement updates need to be put in place six to twelve months after the Comp Plan update. Updates due by the end of June are middle housing (HB 1110), objective design review (HB 1293), residential conversions (SB 1042), residential parking (SB 6015), ADU (HB 1337) as well as unit lot subdivision cleanup and proportionate impact fees (SB 5258). Updates for co -living housing (HB 1998) and critical areas are due by December. Residential Conversions (SB 1042) Background and Implementation An overview was provided on SB 1042, which provides developers flexibility in converting non-residential structures in commercial and mixed used zones into multifamily structures. Background was also provided on the six limitations jurisdictions cannot apply. Staff is proposing to move the SB 1042 compliant code package forward the beginning of 2025 to avoid conflicting with PC and City Council (CC) time. Staff will find a way to introduce compliance with these requirements in a combined code amendment package to leave space for middle housing, and design review with future PC meetings. Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Tukwila has a Manufacturing and Industrial Center (north Tukwila) and an Urban Center (Southcenter) designated by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PRC). These centers are designated for growth and are intended to provide a high density of jobs and housing units near transit or cluster industrial use. Urban Centers must plan for at least 45 activity units (jobs plus housing units per acre). The TUC currently has about 22 activity units. Townhomes in TUC Townhomes are allowed in several zoning districts within the TUC as a pelf fitted residential type. Townhomes are undesirable as they will not meet the density requirements of the TUC. They will be peiiuitted across other residential zones with the middle housing code update. Staff is proposing to strike the allowance of twnhomes in the TUC to align new development with desired density. 2 Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: MayorTukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov