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CAS NUMBER: 03-022 I~nalAgendaDate 2/24/03 (~: 9/16/02)
Item Title: Public hearing on proposed ordinance rmewing a tempor~ moratorium on the accept~ce of
applications for ce~a~ land di~sions and land use decisions wi~in ~e ~ea desi~ated for
~sit od~ted development.
Original Sponsor: Council. Admin.xx
Timeline: Public Hearing on August 11, 2003. Existing moratorium expires August 30, 2003.
Sponsor's Summary: Council is required to hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance prior to adoption.
Recommendations:
Sponsor: Hold a public hearing to obtain public comment on the proposed ordinance.
Committee: Recommend for public hearing at August 11, 2003 COW meeting.
Administration:
Cost Impact (if known):
Fund Source (if known):
Meeting Date Action
9.16.02 Council adopted Ordinance No. 1996, Establishing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of
applications for certain land divisions and land use decisions within the area designated for transit
oriented development.
10.28.02 Council held a public hearing on adopted Ordinance No. 1996. No action was taken, allowing the
moratorium to continue uninterrupted until it expires in March, 2003.
2.24.03 Council held a public hearing on propgsed ordinance modifying and renewing the six-month
moratorium.
3.03.03 Council adopted ordinance No. 2014, Establishing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of
applications for certain land divisions and land use decisions within the area designated for transit
oriented development.
Meeting Date Attachments
8.11.03 Memo to City Councilmembers RE: Public hearing on a proposed ordinance, establishing a temporary
moratorium on land divisions and certain land use decisions in the Longacres TOD planning area.
Proposed ordinance renewing six-month moratorium.
ordinance No. 2014
Copy of Memo to CAP RE: Six-month renewal of ordinance No. 2014.
Copy of Public Hearing Notice
Copy of letter dated July 24, 2003 sent to affected property owners and businesses in the TOD
planning area.
Minutes of CAP meeting, July 15, 2003.
Department of Commum~/ Development Steve Lancaster, Director
TO: City of Tukwila Councilmembers
From: Steve Lancaster
Date: August 6, 2003 ~
Subject: Public hearing on an ordinance renewing a temporary moratorium on land
divisions and certain land use decisions in the Longacres TOD planning area.
Background
To date, Council has adopted two six-month moratoriums on the acceptance of applications for
certain land divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area designated for
transit-oriented development (TOD) around the temporary commuter rail/Amtrak station at
Longacres (see Figure 1). The first Ordinance (No. 1996) was adopted in September 2002. When
it expired in March, 2003, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2014, allowing more interim use of
properties during this planning period, while maintaining a moratorium on activities and uses that
would have significant long-term impacts on the ability to successfully develop a TOD.
Ordinance No. 2014 will expire August 30, 2003. Planning for the TOD area is underway, and
there is still a need for keeping the moratorium in place until a master plan for the area is in
place. CAP authorized staffto forward the proposed ordinance to Council for a public hearing at
their COW meeting on August 11, 2003. Notice for the public hearing on the moratorium was
provided. In addition, individual letters were sent to affected property owners and bdsinesses
notifying them of the scheduled hearing. Attached is a copy of the proposed ordinance.
Update on the TOD Plan
In the fall of 2002, the City received a $1.5 million federal grant to:
· prepare a TOD master plan for the Longacres area, identifying land use, urban design and
transportation/circulation objectives
· complete the Tukwila urban center (TUC) plan and incorporate the TOD plan in the overall
plans for the TUC.
Since passage of the moratorium:
· A series of workshops and stakeholder meetings have been initiated. The consultant team,
based on workshop results, is preparing a future land use scenarios for the TOD and TUC
areas.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431~3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
· This plan will be folded into the overall Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) plan. The TUC plan
and TOD subarea plan are anticipated to be completed and ready for the adoption process
early 2004.
Provisions of the Ordinance
Within the TOD planning area the current ordinance:
· Prohibits the filing of all permits and approvals related to:
land divisions
such uses or activities as manufacturing, industrial & auto-oriented businesses.
· Exempts the filing of and approvals related to:
The expansion of existing businesses on existing lots.
Sign permits and building permits for tenant improvements.
· Allows the filing of approvals related to:
All other uses currently allowed under TUC zoning, which support and implement the
vision for the area, including those that are easily redevelopable such as auto sales
lots, contractor or storage yards, or commercial parking.
Proposed Next Steps
1. Council holds a public hearing on the moratorium at their COW meeting on August 11, 2003.
2. At the next regular meeting on August 18, 2003, Council has the following options:
a. Take no action. Current Ordinance No. 2014, establishing a moratorium on development in
the TOD, will expire on August 30, 2003. Land divisions, development activities and land
uses will be allowed under the City's zoning. Planning and implementation of a TOD and
other transportation improvements may be more difficult.
b. Adopt the proposed ordinance, essentially extending the current moratorium for six months.
Council would then revisit the issue in six months (February 2004).
Staff Recommendations
There is still a need for keeping the existing ordinance in place until a land use/transportation
framework is adopted. Staffrecommends renewing the ordinance without modifications.
Attached is a copy of the ordinance.
Transit-Oriented development / TOD Planning Area
Vicinity Map
Figure 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RENEWING A SIX -MONTH MORATORIUM ON
ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN LAND DIVISIONS,
AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND LAND USES WITHIN THE
AREA DESIGNATED FOR TRANSIT- ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
AROUND THE TEMPORARY COMMUTER RAII/AMTRAK STATION AT
THE LONGACRES SITE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila issued an Unclassified Use Permit in 1999 allowing
Sound Transit to construct a temporary station for Sounder conunuter rail and Amtrak
service at the Longacres site, adjacent to the Burlington Northern Railroad; and
WHEREAS, Sounder's Unclassified Use Permit for the temporary station expires in
February 2004, and either the station must be built or permit renewed prior to this date;
and
WHEREAS, the City recognized the unique opportunity to promote a more
compact, mixed -use, pedestrian supportive pattern of development that makes effective
use of its proximity and accessibility to the rail station, and includes a mix of retail,
service, office and residential uses; and
WHEREAS, a more intensive pattern of transit oriented development (TOD) would
assist the City with the redevelopment of the Tukwila Urban Center, one of thirteen
designated urban centers within King County, and provide workers with commercial,
public and recreational services close to where they live or work; and
WHEREAS, a more intensive pattern of TOD would benefit the region by assisting
in achieving Growth Management Act requirements and increasing local and regional
transit ridership; and
WHEREAS, in August 2001, the City held a workshop, inviting other key
stakeholders to explore the possibilities for a TOD in the Longacres area; and
WHEREAS, the workshop resulted in strong support for the project and a "vision"
for land use and transportation in the Longacres TOD area; and
WHEREAS, to implement this vision, the City applied for and was awarded a $1.5
million grant by the Federal Highways Administration to prepare a master plan for the
Longacres area, identifying land use, urban design and transportation /circulation
objectives, as well as to prepare implementing ordinances and design guidelines,
complete environmental review of the plan and designate it as a planned action, and
integrate the design of the permanent commuter rail /Amtrak station; and
WHEREAS, while the City anticipates the TOD master plan project to be completed
by the end of 2003, some issues need to be addressed immediately in order for the TOD
project to be successful; and
WHEREAS, the "Tukwila Urban Center" zoning district allows for a variety of
high- intensity regional uses in the TOD planning area, including light industry and
TOD Moratorium Renewal 8/1/03 1
warehousing, some of which may not be of an-ter. :ate type, density or character to
support the intent of a TOD; and
WHEREAS, the City has already received a proposal for development within the
TOD planning area that would have been inconsistent with the stated vision for the
TOD and threaten the successful implementation of the TOD master plan, and
WHEREAS, the Longacres site is considered one of the region's key opportunities
for TOD, primarily due to the Iarge amount of vacant and redevelopable land
surrounding the station; and
WHEREAS, any significant amount of new development occurring prior to the
establishment of a desired pattern of uses in the TOD master plan could jeopardize the
City's ability to implement the TOD plan; and
WHEREAS, the City's Municipal Code allows for the division of land and
adjustment of boundary lines that, if allowed to occur in the TOD planning area, would
make future land assemblage for a TOD project difficult and costly, and threaten the
successful implementation of the TOD master plan; and
WHEREAS, within the TOD planning area, the City desires to take immediate steps
to preserve the land available for development or redevelopment, and restrict land uses
that do not implement the vision for the area until the master plan and environmental
review for the TOD at the Longacres site are completed, certain implementing zoning
regulations are adopted by the City, and other related regional transportation
infrastructure issues are decided; and
WHEREAS, the City also desires to ensure public input on these issues; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to preserve the status quo for the protection of the
health, safety and welfare of City residents, as it relates to development in Tukwila,
until these matters are more fully considered and, therefore, has determined that an
emergency exists; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2002, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1996,
establishing a six-month moratorium on acceptance of applications for certain land,
divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area designated for
transit- oriented development (TOD) around the temporary commuter rail /Amtrak
station at the Longacres site; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1996 vid4 expired on March 16, 2003, and the TOD
planning process iwas not yet completed; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on this proposed ordinance was held on February 24,
2003, and Council adopted Ordinance No. 2014 on March 3, 2003
WHEREAS. Ordinance Nn_ 2014 wilt expire on August 30. 2003. and the TOD
planning process is not vet completed: and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on this proposed ordinance was held on August 11.
2001
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of Fact and Emergency Declared. The "Whereas" clauses above
are hereby adopted by reference as the City Council's findings of fact as if fully set forth
herein. Furthermore, the City Council hereby declares an emergency necessary for the
protection of the public health and safety.
TOD Moratorium Renewal 8/7/03 2
Section 2. Moratorium Area Established. For the purposes of this ordinance, "the
TOD planning area" is identified in Figure 1. This area is bounded by I-405 on the north,
Tukwila city limits on the east, the southern boundary of Parcel No. 2523049006 on the
south, and West Valley Highway on the west.
Section 3. Moratorium on Activities. A moratorium is hereby established upon the
filing of permits and approvals within the TOD planning area relating to:
A. Land divisions: This includes all permits and approvals related to subdivisions,
short subdivisions, boundary line adjustments, and lot consolidations.
B. Development Activities and Land Uses: Except for sign permits, building
permits for tenant improvements, and expansion of existing businesses on existing lots,
this includes all applications and approvals for any and all:
1. rezones,
2. conditional use permits,
3. unclassified use permits,
4. variances,
5. binding site plans,
6 required environmental review,
7. building permits, and
8. land altering permits relating to the following activities and uses:
a. Amusement parks
b. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms. No
dismantling of cars or travel trailers nor sale of used parts allowed.
TOD Moratorium Renewal 8/7/03 3
c. Automotive services
d. Cemeteries and crematories
e. Commercial laundries
f. Drive -in theaters
g. Drive through restaurants
h. Electrical substations distribution
i. Heavy equipment repair and salvage
j. Internet data /telecommunication centers
k. Manufacturing, processing and /or packaging of foods, including but
not limited to, baked goods, beverages (except fermenting and distilling), candy,
canned or preserved foods, dairy products and byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods
and meats (no slaughtering)
I. Manufacturing, processing and /or packaging pharmaceuticals and
related products, such as cosmetics and drugs
m. Manufacturing, processing, and /or packaging previously prepared
materials including, but not limited to, bags, brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing,
fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics, rubber, tile, and wood
n. Manufacturing, processing and/ or assembling previously prepared
metals including, but not limited to, stamping, dyeing, shearing or punching of metal,
engraving, galvanizing and hand forging.
o. Manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/ or repairing
electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and dental equipment,
photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and recording equipment.
p. Motels
q. Recreation facilities (commercial indoor), including bowling alleys,
skating rinks, shooting ranges
r. Warehouse storage and /or wholesale distribution facilities
Section 4. Effective Period of Moratorium The moratorium established by this
ordinance shall become effective as set forth in Section 7 of this ordinance, and shall
continue in effect for six months thereafter unless repealed, renewed or modified by the
City Council after a subsequent public hearing and entry of findings of fact.
Section 5. Work Program. The Mayor is authorized to allocate the necessary
resources to prepare a work program to address the land use and transportation
planning issues identified in this ordinance and the City shall implement such a work
program.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this
ordinance be pre empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or
preemption shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of
this ordinance or its application to any other persons or circumstances.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance, as a public emergency ordinance
necessary for the protection of the public health and safety, shall take effect and be in
full force immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of
2003.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
TOD Moratorium Renewal 8/7/03 4
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Transit-Oriented Development / TOD Planning Area
Figure 1
Vicinity Map
City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKVgILA,
WASHINGTON, RENEWING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON
ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN LAND DIVISIONS,
AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND LAND USES WITHIN THE
AREA DESIGNATED FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
AROUND THE TEMPORARY COMMUTER RAII/AMTRAK STATION AT
THE LONGACRES SITE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila issued an Unclassified Use Permit in 1999
allowing Sound Transit to construct a temporary station for Sounder commUter rail and
Amtrak service at the Longacres site, adjacent'to the Burlington Northern Railroad; and
WHEREAS, Sounder's Unclassified Use Perntit for the temporary station expires in
February 2004, and either the stationlmust be built or permit renewed prior to this date;
and
WHEREAS, the City recognized the unique opportunity to promote a more
compact~ mixed-use, pedestrian-supportive pattern of ~development that makes
effective use of its proximity and acc&ssibility to the rail station, and includes a mix of
retail, service, office and residential uses; and
WHEREAS, a more intensive pattern of transit-oriented development (TOD)
would assist the City with the redevelopment of the Tukwti~ Urban Center, one of
thirteen designated urban centers within King County, and provide workers with
commercial, public and recreational services close to where· they live or work; and
WHEREAS, a more intensive pattern of TOD would benefit the region by assisting
in achieving Growth Management Act requirements and increasing local and regional
transit ridership; and
WHEREAS, in August 2001, the City held a workshop, inviting other key
stakeholders to explore the possibilities for a TOD in.the Longacres area; and
WHEREAS, the workshop resulted in strong support for the project and a "vision"
for land use and transportation in the Longacres TOD area; and
WHEREAS, to implement this vision, the City applied for and was awarded a $1.5
million grant by the Federal HighwaYs Administration to prepare a master plan for the
Longacres area, identifying land use, urban design and transportation/circulation
objectives, as well as to prepare implementing ordinances and design guidelines,.
complete environmental review of the plan and designate it as a planned action, and
integrate the design of the permanent commuter rail/Amtrak station; and
WHEREAS, while the City anticipates the TOD master plan project to be
completed by the end of 2003, some issues'need to be addressed immediately in order
for the TOD project to be successful; and
WHEREAS, the "Tukwila Urban Center" zoning district allows for a variety of
high-intensity regional uses in the TOD planning area, including light industry and
warehousing, some of which may not be of appropriate type, density or character to
support .the intent of a TOD; and
WHEREAS, the City has already received a proposal for development within the
TOD planning area that would have been inconsistent with the stated vision for the
TOD and threaten the successful implementation.of the TOD master plan; and
WHEREAS, the Longacres site is considered one of the region's key opportunities
for TOD, primarily due to the large amount of vacant and redavelopable land
surrounding the station; and . .
WHEREAS, any significant amount of new development occurring prior to the
establishment of a desired pattern of uses in the TOD master plan could jeopardize the
City's ability to implement the TOD plan; and
WHEREAS, the City's Municipal Code allows for the division of land and
adjustment of boundary lines that, if allowed to occur in the TOD planning area, would
make future land assemblage.for a TOD project difficult and costly, and threaten the
successful implementation of the TOD m~ster plan; and
WHEREAS, within the TOD planning area, the City desires to take immediat~ steps
to preserve the land available for development or redevelopment, and restrict land uses
that do not implement the vision for the' area until the master plan and environmental
review for the TOD at the Longacres site are completed, certain implementing zoning
regulations are adopted by the City, and other related regional transportation
infrastructure issues are decided; and
WHEREAS, the City also ciesires to ensure public input on these issues; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to preserve the status quo for the protection of the
health, safety and welfare of City residents, as it relates to development in Tukwila,
unffi these matters are more fully considered and, therefore, has determined that an
emergency exists; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2002, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1996,
establishing a six-month moratorium on acceptance of applications for certain land
divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area designated for
transit-oriented development (TOD) around the temporary commuter rail/'Amtrak
station at the Longacres site; and
16rI-IEREAS, Ordinance No. 1996 ~ill expire on March 16, 2003, and the TOD
planning process is not yet completed; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on this proposed ordinance was held on February 24,
2003;
NOW, THEREFORE, TI-IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUICvVILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Eindings of Fact and Emergency Declared. The "Whereas" clauses above
are hereby adopted by reference as the Ci~ Council's findings of ~act as if fully set forth
herein. Furthermore, the City Council hereby declares an emergency necessary for the
protection of the public health and safety.
Section 2. Moratorium Area Established. For the purposes of this ordinance, "the
TOD planning area" is identified in Figure !. This area is bounded by 1-405 on the north,
Tukwila city limits on the east, the southern boundary of Parcel No. 2523049006 on the
~outh, and West Valley Highway on the west.
Section 3. Moratorium on Activities. A moratorium is hereby established upon the
filing of permits and approvals within the TOD planning area relating to:
A. Land divisions: This includes all permits and approvals related to subdivisions,
short subdivisions, boundary line adjustments, and lot consolidations.
B. Development Activities and Land Uses: Except for sign permits, building
permits for tenant improvements, and expansion Of existing businesses on existing lots,
this includes all applications and approvals for any and ali:
1. rezonas,
2. conditional ~ase permits,
3. unclassified use permits,
4. variances,
S. binding site plans,
6. required environmental review,
7. building permits, and
8. land altering permits relating to the following activities and uses:
a. Amusement parks
b. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms. No
dismantling of cars or travel trailers nor sale of used parts allowed.
c. Automotive services
d. Cemeteries and~crematories
e. Commercial laundries
L Drive-in theaters
g, Drive-through restaurants
h. Elect~eical substations- distribution
.. i. Heavy equipment repair and salvage
j.. Interact data[telecommunication centers
k. Manufacturing, processing and/.or packaging of foods, including but
not limited to, baked goods, beverages (except fermenting and distilling), candy,
canned or preserved foods, dairy products and byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods
and meats (no slaughtering)
1. Manufacturing, processing and/6r packaging pharmaceuticals and
related products, such as cosmetics and drugs
m. Manufacturing, processing, and/or packaging previonsly prepared
materials including, but not limited to, bags, brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing,
fur, furniture, glass, ink, Paint, paper, plastics, rubber, tile, and wood
n. Manufacturing, processing and/or assembling previously-prepared
metals including, but not limited to, stamping, dyeing, shearing or punching of metal,
engraving, galvanizing and hand-forging,
o. Manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/or repaying
electronic, mechanical or precision ins~a-uman~s such as medical a~d dental equipment,
photograptiic goods, measurement and control devices, and recording equipment.
p. Motels
q. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), including bowling alleys,
skating rinks, shoo'ag ranges
r. Warehouse storage and/or wholesale distzibution facilities
Section 4. Effective Period of Moratorium. The moratorium established by ~his
ordinance shall become effective as set forth in Section 7 of this ordinance, and shall
continue in effect for six months thereafter unless repealed, renewed or modified by the
City Council after a subsequent public hearing and entry of findings of fac~,
Section 5, Work Program. The Mayor is authorized to allocate the necessary
resources to prepare a work program to address the land use and transportation
planning issues identified in this ordinance and the City shall implement such a work
program.
Section 6. Severabili~..If any section, subsection,' paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance orits application to any person or circumstance, be declared
uncousti~utional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this
ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or
preemption shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of
this ordinance or its application to any other persons or circumstances.
Section 7. Effective Da~e. Tt~s ordinance, as a public emergency ordinance
necessary for the protection of the public health and safety, shall take effect and be in
full force immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ~THE tHY OF~-~Uj<WI ~LA7 WASI~NGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this ,~' day of ~-~,~ ~ ,
2003. .~
A'I- i'EST/AI. YI'HENTICATED:
t~,/d~t,c ~', ~L,~dd~ Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
'J e E. C C, City Clerk Piled the City .
Passed by the City Council:
A,PPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Published: ~/~-~
Ordinance Number: ~,~
Office of. the City ARomey
DeparLment of Communffy Development Steve Lancaster, Director
TO: Community Affairs and Parks Committee Members
From: Stove Lancaster, Director ~ · ~
Date: July 1, 2003 f
Subject: Renewing tho current moratorium on certain land divisions and development
activities within the transit oriented development (TOD) planning area
Background
To date, Council has adopted two six-month moratoriums on the acceptance of applications for
certain land divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area designated for
transit-oriented development (TOD) around the t~mporary commuter rail/Amtrak station at
Longacms (see Figure I). The first Ordinance (No. 1996) was adopted in September 2002. When
it expired in March, 2003, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2014, allowing more interim use of
properties during this planning period., while maintaining a moratorium on activities and uses that
would have significant long-term impacts on the ability to successfully develop a TOD.
Ordinance No~ 2014 will eXPire August 30, 2003. Council. must decide whether to hold a public
heating and renew the ordinance or let the moratorium lapse. Plann'mg for the TOD area is
underway, and there is still a need for keeping the moratorium in place until a master plan for the
area is in place. Staff is recommending renewing the current ordinance without modifications.
Provisions of the Ordinance
Within the TOD planning area the current ordinance:
· Prohibits the filing of all permits and approvals related to:
land divisions
such uses or activities as manufacturing, industrial & auto-oriented businesses.
· Exempts the filing of and approvals related to:
The expansion of existing businesses on existing lots.
Sign permits and building permits for tenant improvements.
· Allows the filing of approvals related to:
All other uses currently allowed under TUC zoning, which support and implement tho
vision for the area, including those that are easily redovelopablo such as auto sales
lots, contractor or storage yards, or commemial parking.
6300 Southcenter BouleVard, Suite #100 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
Update on the TOD Plan
In the fall of 2002, the City received a $1.5 million federal grant to prepare a TOD master plan
for the Longacres area, identifying land use, urban design and transportation/circulation
objectives. These grant funds will also be used to complete the Tukwila urban center (TUC) plan
and incorporate the TOD plan in the overall plans for the TUC.
Since passage of the moratorium:
· A series of four workshops and stakeholder meetings are currently underway. The consultant
team, based on workshop results, will prepare a future land use and capital improvement
scenario for the TOD area.
· This plan will be folded into the Overall Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Plan. The TUc pian
and TOD subarea plan are anticipated to be completed and ready for the adoption process
early 2004.
Options
1. Council renews the Ordinance. Its provisions ~re the same as the current Ordinance No. 2014,
without modifications. It remains in effect for six months, at the end of which Council must hold
another public hearing and renew, modify, or repeal the moratorium.
2. Council modifies the Ordinance. It remains in effect for six months, at the end of which
Council must hold another public heating and either renew, modify, or repeal the moratorium.
3. Council allows the Ordinance to lapse. Land divisions, development activities and land uses
will occur in the area as allowed under the City's zoning. Planning and implementation ora TOD
and other transportation improvements may be more difficult.
Proposed Next Steps
There is still a need for keeping the existing ordinance in place until a land use/transportation
f*amework is adopted. Staff recommends renewing the ordinance without modifications.
Attached is a copy of the ordinance.
1. Forward the Ordinance as written or amended to the Council for a public hearing at their
COW meeting on August 11, 2003.
2. At their regular meeting on August 18, 2003, the Council will determine whether to renew or
modify the Ordinance, or allow the current moratorium to lapse.
Transit-Oriented Development / TOD Planning Area
Vicinity Map
Figure 1
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Tukwila City Council will hold a public hearing on
Monday, August 11, 2003, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Tukwila
City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila Washington, to consider the following:
An ordinance renewing a six -month moratorium on
acceptance of applications for certain land divisions,
and development activities and land uses within the
area designated for Transit- Oriented Development
(TOD) around the temporary commuter rail/Amtrak
station at Longacres.
All interested persons are invited to be present to voice approval, disapproval, or
opinions on this issue. For those unable to attend in person, you may submit written testimony
to the City Clerk's office until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.
Tukwila City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The City, strives to accommodate people with
disabilities; reasonable accommodations are available at the Public Hearing with advance
notice. This notice is also available in alternate formats•for individuals with disabilities. Please
contact the City Clerk's Office at (206)433 -1800 or TDD (206)248 -2933 if we can be of assistance.
Dated this 1 day of s2 u•C 2003.
Published: Seattle Times, July 25, 2003
City of Tukwila
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E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
NOTICE OF pUBLIC HEARING
July 24, 2003
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Tukwila City Council is considering renewing Ordinance No. 2014 establishing a temporary
moratorium on certain land divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area
designated for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) around the temporary commuter
rail/Amtrak station at Longacres (see Figure 1). According to City records, your property or
business may be affected by this moratorium. Consequently, we wanted to notify you of the
public hearing on this ordinance scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in
Council Chambers, located in Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd.
The moratorium is intended to preserve land available for development or redevelopment and
restrict land uses that do not implement the vision for the area until land use and transportation
plans and regulations supporting the' TOD are in place.
Within the TOD area, the current ordinance:
· Prohibits the filing of all permits and approvals related to:
· land divisions
· such uses or aetivit'les as manufacturing, industrial & auto-oriented businesses.
· Exempts the filing of and approvals related to:
The expansion of existing businesses on existing lots.
Sign permits and building permit~ for tenant improvements.
· Allows the filing of approvals related to:
All other uses currently allowed under TUC (Tukwila Urban Center) zoning which
support and implement the vision for 'the area, including those that are easily
redevelopable such as auto sales lots, contractor or storage yards, or commercial
parking.
The current Ordinance, No. 2014, expires August 30, 2003. Council must hold a public hearing
and decide whether to renew the ordinance or let the moratorium lapse. Planning for the TOD
area is underway, and there is still a need for keeping the moratorium in place until a master plan
for the area is in place. Staff is recommending renewing the current ordinance without
modifications.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
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For additional information, or to obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance, please contact Lynn
Miranda, Senior Planner, or Jack Pace, Deputy Director, at 206.431.3670.
Sincerely,
Steve Lancaster
Director, Department of Community Development
Community and Parks Committee
July 15, 2003
Tukwila Community Center
Present: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Jim Haggerton, Joe Duffle
Steve Lancaster; Bruce Fletcher, Rhonda Berry, Lucy Lauterbach; Dennis
Robertson
1. New Half Time Position Since the pool has opened, it has increased greatly in use. That has
resulted in more hours of maintenance being needed, and it is the aquatic staffwho do their own
maintenance. Bruce also pointed out that both the 50 acre'Fort Dent Park and skateboard park
have been added to park maintenance staff's workload when they have not increased in staff.
Bruce proposed increasing one Facilities Operation Technician position from its current half time
status to full time. One quarter of a position would be used for more pool maintenance, and one
quarter would be used for more park maintenance. The half time increase would cost $18,000
plus $4,000 in benefits, totaling $23,000. He proposed the increased pool fees and rental fees
from Fort Dent's one city field there paying for the increase. So far pool revenues are higher
than originally projected. Jim said if the city has.enough staffto do a better job we can perhaps
charge higher pool fees than the average. The committee agreed the original fee schedule, and
one with slightly higher fees be brought to the COW when this position increase is taken there.
.lim said since not every department can charge for its services we'll need to look harder where
we eau charge for service. Recommend position increase to COW.
2. TOD moratorium Steve reminded the committee that the city has passed two six-month
moratoriums on the TOD area. The second one loosened its applicability and allowed many
current uses there tO expand or change, or change s~gus. Auto dependent uses, land divisions, and
manufacturing and industrial uses are under the moratorium. The current moratorium expires
August 30t~, so a new one would be in effect September 1st to the end of February. When asked,
Steve said the current businesses largely support the planning effort that is ongoing now. Joan
asked how many times a moratorium could be renewed, and Was told it isn't limited. Steve said
he hoped.the TOD study would be finished by the time a new moratorium expired; he thought it
would be in process at the Planning Commission or at the Council by then. As meeting time was
short, he recommended Lynn Miranda brief the committee on what staffhave learned at their
workshops ~d public meetings. Steve pointed out on a map who owned what land in the TOD.
A public hearing will be needed, and Steve will brief the Council at the hearing on August 11t~.
Recommend extending moratorium to COW.
3. Countywide Planning Policies Steve explained the 1990 Growth Management Act set up
procedures for adopting countywide planning policies. That was done in 1992; and is being done
again now. Ratification by 30% of the cities/county in King County, representing 70% of the
county's population, is needed.
Steve said the most important policy for Tukwila was the one that changed our housing and job
market targets for the next twenty years. When the targets were first set, they relied on PSRC
numbers and were higher than could be achieved. The new numbers are more realistic, and