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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2008-01-28 Item 4F - Ordinance - WSDOT Access Permitting Standards for State Route 181 w COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS r S' Tnitialc ITEM NO. i I, r11, ��G Meeting Date Prepared Mayor's review 1 Council review ,o 01/28/08 1 BG 14;,„.r it `p 1 02/04/08 1 BGON 1U 1 's., Foos ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 08-010 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: JANUARY 28, 2008 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Adopt Ordinance for WSDOT Access Permitting Standards on state highways. CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution. Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date 01/28/08 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 02/04/08 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date: SPONSOR Council Major Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PIV SPONSOR'S Current state law requires cities to be the permitting authority for state managed access SUMMARY highways within city boundaries. For Tukwila, this applies to SR -181 or West Valley Hwy. This ordinance will adopt the WSDOT access permitting standards on state highways within the City of Tukwila limits. REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: 01/15/08 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Adopt Ordinance for WSDOT access permitting standards. CoMMrrrEE Unanimous approval; forward to COW. COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $0.00 $0.00 Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 01/28/08 02/04/08 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 01/28/08 Information Memo dated January 9, 2008 Ordinance October 3, 2007 letter from WSDOT and AWC Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes from January 15, 2008 02/04/08 1 INFORMATION MEMO To: Mayor Haggeron From: Public Works Director r) Date: January 9, 2008 Subject: WSDOT Access Management Permitting Standards Adoption by Ordinance ISSUE: In 2007, the Washington State Legislature tasked Washington Dept. of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) with inventorying and assisting cities with managing access on state highways within city limits. BACKGROUND: Current state law requires cities to be the permitting authority for state managed access highways within city boundaries (Chapters 468 -51 and 468 -52 of the Washington Administrative Code and Chapter 47.50 of the Revised Code of Washington). Current law only applies to SR -181 (West Valley Highway). SR -99 (Tukwila Intl Blvd., formerly Pacific Highway South) has been turned over to Tukwila; SR -900 (M.L. King Jr., Way) is limited access, I -5 is limited access, 1-405 is limited access; and SR -518 is limited access. ACTION TAKEN: An ordinance has been drafted to adopt the WSDOT access permitting standards on state highways within the City of Tukwila limits. RECOMMENDATION: Approve ordinance adopting the WSDOT access permitting standards on state highways within the City of Tukwila limits. Attachments: Draft Ordinance October 3, 2007 letter from WSDOT and AWC Managed Access in Washington A Progress Report to the Legislature (September, 2007) P:\BOB\Access Management \WSDOT Access Mgmt Info Memo.doc DRAFT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR HIGHWAY ACCESS MANAGEMENT, ACCESS PERMITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS, PURSUANT TO RCW 47.50; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to provide regulation and control of vehicular access and connection points of ingress to, and egress from, the State of Washington highway system within the incorporated areas of the City of Tukwila; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Revised Code of Washington Chapter Adopted. RCW Chapter 47.50 is hereby adopted by reference to provide for the regulation and control of vehicular access and connection points of ingress to, and egress from, the State highway system within the incorporated areas of the City of Tukwila. Section 2. Washington Administrative Code Chapters Adopted. In order to implement the requirements and authority of RCW Chapter 47.50, provisions of Chapter 468 -51 and 468 -52 of the Washington Administrative Code are hereby adopted by reference, together with all future amendments. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days after passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2008. ATTEST AUTHENTICATED: Jim Haggerton, Mayor Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk Filed with the City Clerk: APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number: C: \Documents and Settings \All Users Desktop Kelly MSDATA Ordinances WSDOT Access Management.doc GL:ksn 1/14/2008 Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED AIM Washington te OCT 0 5 2007 De staof r��on rim TUKWIIJa sot�Arlwf Of r .lauW70N Interim Secretary of Transportation PUBLIC WORKS C i r i E s Transportrtlaw Ilakring L+aotlsthn of Maki/Van Cam MO Waal Park Annie SE 7076 FtanYwt Street SE P.O. Sax 47300 Oyrnpa. YfA 6e601 CdOTO. VIA SeS34-7300 960.7534137 360d05-7t O t400.5622461 7f1114004M-&i66 �9 October 3, 2007 Mr. Jim Morrow Director, Public Works, City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd #100 Tukwila, WA 98188 Dear Mr. Morrow: In its 2007 session, the Washington State Legislature tasked WSDOT with inventorying how cities have implemented current laws for managing access on state highways within th eir boundaries. The Association of Washington Cities and WSDOT are collaborating to complete this task. Established in 1991, current law requires cities and towns to be the permitting authorities for state managed access highways within their boundaries. Current law also requires cities and towns to adopt access permitting standards for these highways that meet or exceed the state's access standards.' The 2007 Washington State Legislature directed WSDOT to require your confirmation that the City of Tukwila has adopted the required access permitting standards for the following managed access state highways within its boundaries: Current Planned Established Beginning Ending Access Access Access WSDOT State Route Milepost Milepost Classification Classification Classification Region 181 9.75 11.23 M3 Northwest To provide the legislature with the best possible information about the status of access management on state highways within cities, we strongly encourage you to: Review the enclosed state access standards, Review your jurisdiction's adopted ordinances, Confirm by your signature on the enclosed form that your adopted access permitting standards meet or exceed state access standards, or detail your progress towards adopting the required standards if they have not yet been adopted, and Submit your confirmation and a signed copy of thez applicable ordinance to WSDOT at the address indicated on the form no later than November 30, 2007. I RCW 47.50.030(3) 2 Limited access is established but access rights have not yet been entirely purchased. Mr. Jim Morrow October 3, 2007 Page 2 In 2008 and 2009, WSDOT will submit reports to the legislature detailing each jurisdiction's progress toward adopting the required access permitting standards. Our intent is to help cities and towns successfully demonstrate to the legislature their commitment to protecting the safety and capacity of the state highway system through good access management practices. Please refer to the enclosed managed access information sheet for more information about access control on state highways and the progress report requested by the legislature. If you have any questions, please contact Karena Houser at (360) 705 -7876 or HouserK(a.wsdot.wa.$ov. Thank you for your help! Sincerely, C t Elizabeth Robbins Ashley Probart Transportation Planning Manager Transportation Coordinator Washington State Department of Transportation Association of Washington Cities ER:kh Enclosure cc: w /attachments MPO/RTPO WSDOT Region Office 1 Washington State Department of Transportation Managed Access in Washington Y. A Progress Report to the Legislature September, 2007 I n its 2007 transportation budget, the legislature tasked the Washington State Department of Transportation WSDOT) with reporting the progress Managed Access Highway Classifications of local jurisdictions toward fulfilling their responsibilities under the highway access management statutes enacted in 1991. WSDOT is working with a Class One: number of stakeholders to complete this task, including the Community, Mobility is primary function Trade and Economic Development Department (CTED), the Association of Speeds of 50 to 65 mph Washington Cities (AWC), and the Washington State Association of Counties 1,320 ft. minimum access spacing (WSAC). Our intent is to help local governments successfully demonstrate to No direct access if alternate public the legislature their commitment to protecting the safety and capacity of the road is available state highway system through good access management. Restrictive median for some multi- lane configurations Access Control on State Highways ClassTwn: Mobility favored over access Access control manages traffic movements onto and off of state highways to improve Speed of 35 to 50 mph in urban ar- system performance, minimize traffic conflicts, and increase traffic flow. Typical access eas and 45 to 55 mph in rural areas management techniques include minimum spacing between intersections and driveways, 660 ft minimum access spacing dedicated turn lanes, and median treatments. Access control preserves a highway's safety No direct access if alternative public and capacity, reducing accidents by as much as 50 percent and increasing road capacity by road is available as much as 45 percent.' Restrictive median for some multi- In Washington, state highways are classified as either limited or managed access. The basic lane configurations policy for limited access highways was established in 1951 and is based on the purchase of Class Three: access rights from the owners of property abutting the highway.'- There are three levels of Balance between mobility and access limited access control with progressive restrictions. Approaches to all limited access routes, in areas with less than maximum except interstates, must be approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation build out (WSDOT). Interstate approaches are approved by the Federal Highway Administration. Speeds of 30 to 40 mph in urban ar- eas and 45 to 55 mph in rural areas Managed access legislation was enacted in 1991 to address the portion of the state 330 ft minimum access spacing transportation system that was not established as limited access Managed access is based Restrictive median may be warranted on the premise that the access rights of a property owner are subordinate to the public's Class Faun right and interest in a safe and efficient highway system. A property owner's direct access Balance between mobility and access to a state highway may be restricted if reasonable access can be provided to another public in areas with near maximum build road. out WSDOT consulted and cooperated with local and re governments gional govements to implement Speeds of 30 to 35 mph in urban managed access IegisIation. WSDOT developed access design standards, adopted areas and 35 to 45 in rural areas permitting procedures, established a five -tier classification system, and assigned specific 250 ft. minimum access spacing highway segments to those classifications. The City Design Standards Committee, Non- restrictive medians consisting of the state aid engineer and six AWC appointees, participated in crafting the new Class FIvA: access management code and formally concurred with it in 1992. Additionally, about half Access needs generally have priority of cities and towns officially concurred with the access classifications WSDOT assigned to over mobility needs the managed access highways within their boundaries. Speeds of 25 to 35 mph 125 ft. minimum access spacing 1. Access Regulation A Balancing Act Between Access and Mobility. WSDOT. 2005. Non restrictive medians 2. RCW 47.52 WAG 468 040 3. RCW 47.50.010(2) 4. RCW 4730.010(3) State law splits the responsibility for state managed access highway permitting based The Legislative Access Proviso: on the location of the state highway. In unincorporated areas, access permitting is the responsibility of the WSDOT region offices. Cities and towns are the permitting "By December 1, 2008, the department authorities for the state managed access highways within their boundaries' Cities and shall ronhoon from jurisdenons that plaan n uire under the e management towns are required by statute to adopt access permitting standards for the state managed act, chapter 36.70A RCW, and that access highways within their boundaries that meet or exceed WSDOT standards.' receive state transportation funding The initial deadline for adoption was July 1, 1993. If cities fail to adopt the requ under this act, that the jurisdictions have standards, WSDOT standards may be used as a default' adopted standards for access permitting on state highways that meet or exceed department standards in accordance The Legislative Request with RCW 47.50.030. The objective of this subsection is to encourage local The legislature's 2007 transportation budget included a proviso directing WSDOT to govemments, through the receipt of state require local jurisdictions to confirm they have adopted access permitting standards for transportation funding, to adhere to best state managed access highways. The standards must meet or exceed WSDOT standards, development activity significantly impacting as required by statute. The proviso also directed WSDOT to submit a report to the state transportation facilities. By January legislature detailing local jurisdictions' progress toward adopting the standards. 1, 2009, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the A work group of stakeholders met in July and advised WSDOT to seek confirmation from legislature detailing the progress of the local all 205 cities that contain managed access highways. WSDOT will contact the public jurisdictions in adopting the highway access works directors of these cities by mail, provide them with a description of the managed Permitting standards." access highways within their boundaries, and request them to submit: ESHB 1094, Sec 222 (4) either a statement confirming their adoption of the required access permitting standards or a description of their progress toward adopting the standards, For More Information a statement concurring with the managed access classifications assigned to the highways within their boundaries, if applicable, and For more information about the access a copy of their access permitting standards ordinance. proviso, please contact: Karena Houser The 76 cities that do not contain managed access highways will not be contacted. WSDOT Transportation Planner Houserk @wsdot.wa.gov In the interest of providing the best possible information to the legislature about the status (360) 705 -7876 of access management in Washington, the work group also decided to survey counties www.wsdot.wa.gov /planning with managed access highways within their unincorporated areas. Although WSDOT is the permitting authority for these highways, the county development permitting office Ashley Probart is often a point of first contact for developers who may require a state access permit. AWC Transportation Coordinator The survey's intent is to help us understand how counties coordinate with the state on AshteyP @awcnetorg development permitting for properties adjacent to state managed access highways. The (360) 753 -4137 electronic survey will be distributed to county engineers by e -mail, except in San Juan vrww•awenet.org County which does not contain any managed access highways. Julie Murray WSAC Policy Director WSDOT is requesting city and county responses by November 30, 2007. This allows jmurray@wacounties.org ample time for cities that have not yet adopted appropriate access permitting standards to (360) 586 -4219 ext 104 do so prior to the December, 2008 final deadline. This will also allow WSDOT, CTED, www.wacounties.org/wsac and AWC time to provide additional technical assistance to cities and towns that have not yet adopted the required standards. For more information about access con- trol on state highways, please contact WSDOT will summarize the information provided by the cities and counties in a preliminary report to the 2008 Legislature and a final report to the 2009 Legislature. Barb De Ste. Croix, PRE WSDOT Access Hearings Engineer DestecB@wsdot.wa.gov (360) 705 -7251 www. wsdot.wa.govfeesc /design/access 5. RCW 47.50.020(3) 6. RCW 47.50.030(3) 7. WAC 468 -51 -010 co i f ti City of Tu kwila ;Z 9 i 1 s., o, Transportation Committee rsos TRANSPORTATION CONL IITTEE Meeting Minutes January 15, 2008 5: 00 p.m. Conference Room #1 PRESENT Councilmembers: Pam Linder, Chair; Dennis Robertson and De'Sean Quinn Staff: Jim Morrow, Pat Brodin, Frank Iriarte, Bob Giberson, Jack Pace, Jon Harrison, Derek Speck and Kimberly Matej Guests: Chuck Parrish CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS: No Presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Strander Boulevard Extension Interlocal Agreement with City of Renton Staff briefly explained the history associated with this project which dates back to 1986 (see Resolution 1008) when the Cities of Tukwila and Renton began working together on the relocation of land boundaries. This culminated in the 2006 completion of Renton's SW 27 Street connection to the Federal Reserve Bank. The current request for an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Renton is for the purpose of the extension project of SW 27' Street/Strander Boulevard between West Valley Highway and Oaksdale Avenue. The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement. Due to recent changes in the mayoral seats of both Tukwila and Renton, it is essential for Mayor Haggerton and Mayor Law (Renton) to meet to reaffirm both cities' commitments to this project. Currently, a meeting is scheduled between the two in early February. Staff does not plan to move forward with this interlocal agreement until after that meeting. The Committee reviewed contract specifications in detail. Depending on the outcome of the mayoral meeting, the Interlocal Agreement will either return to the Transportation Committee or go directly to COW. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL OF EXISTING INTERLOCAL. FORWARD TO FUTURE COW. IF CHANGES, RETURN TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. B. Ordinance Adopting 2008 Standard Specifications The adoption of the WSDOT /APWA Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction, more commonly referred to as Standard Specifications, is a bi- annual process familiar to the Council. Every two years updates are made to the Standard Specifications. The changes are usually minor; however, in order to be eligible for federal funding, the City is required to adopt the Standards each time there is an update. Staff has prepared a draft ordinance adopting the Standards. The only change in the new ordinance in comparison to the repealed ordinance is that the new ordinance allows for the adoption of the 2008 Standard Specifications as well as the adoption of all future amendments. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW. C. Ordinance Adopting WSDOT Access Permitting Standards for SR -181 The City is required to adopt WSDOT Access Permitting Standards for all state managed highways located within City limits. Currently, SR -181 (West Valley Highway) is the only roadway located in Tukwila which is managed by the state. Staff is seeking full Council approval of an ordinance that Transoortation Committee Minutes January 15. 2008 Pace 2 will adopt the applicable standards and meet state requirements. UNANIrIOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW. D. Interurban Avenue Pavement Repair Bid Award Staff has identified an extremely rough surface area on Interurban Avenue South near Fort Dent Park. Historically this area has produced a rough roadway due to soil problems in there area. It is likely that the worsening surface area is a result of the recent Fort Dent/Interurban Avenue South Sewer Project. Staff is recommending pavement repair of the area and is seeking full Council approval to award a bid in the amount of 528,574 to Lakeridge Paving Company for the project. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW. Transportation Committee Minutes January 15. 2008 Pape 2 will adopt the applicable standards and meet state requirements. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW. D. Interurban Avenue Pavement Repair Bid Award Staff has identified an extremely rough surface area on Interurban Avenue South near Fort Dent r Park. Historically this area has produced a rough roadway due to soil problems in there area. It is likely that the worsening surface area is a result of the recent Fort Dent/Interurban Avenue South Sewer Project. Staff is recommending pavement repair of the area and is seeking full Council approval to award a bid in the amount of $28,574 to Lakeridge Paving Company for the project. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 28 COW. E. South 144 Street Improvements Contract Acceptance and Closeout Staff is seeking full Council approval for project completion, contract acceptance and authorization to release retainage for the South 144 Street Improvements which were completed on June 15, 2007. This project boasts is the first officially marked and signed bike lane in the City of Tukwila. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JANUARY 22 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. F. 2008 Transportation Issues Staff prepared a list of issues that they believe will be brought to and addressed by the Transportation Committee during 2008. Additionally, staff requested input from Committees member on issues the may like to discuss during the year. A lengthy discussion followed regarding traffic calming issues which were identified by staff as a potential priority for discussion. Interest existed on the Committee to revisit this issue during the year. Committee members suggested additions for future discussions: Identify the transportation needs of Tukwila residents located on the west side of the highway to City services (i.e.: TCC, City Hall, City- sponsored events and programs, etc). Explore possible options for meeting these needs and identify budget funding if appropriate. Address and discuss ways to accomplish the 2008 Council Goal Work together in cooperation with nearby cities to address common problems in the Highway 99 corridor and Military Road. Consider a joint meeting with SeaTac's corresponding Transportation Committee to talk about issues affecting both of our communities as well as share information and ideas. DISCUSSION ONLY. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. TV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #1 Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM.