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* Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller (Absent: Allan Ekberg)
Staff: David Cline, Jack Pace, Kathy Stetson, Bob Giberson, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinance: Vehicle Parking on Residential Properties
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code
8.2.5.020, Parking Limitations, to establish a limit on the number of vehicles allowed to be parked
on a single family residential property. Currently there is no limit, although the code does require
that all vehicles be parked on approved durable uniform surfaces to a maximum of 12,000 feet or
10% of the lot surface, whichever is greater. The proposal would exempt motorcycles and mopeds,
and include RVs, boats and trailers.
Committee members agreed that the purpose for this regulation would be to improve the look of
neighborhoods, and that it makes sense to establish a limit as many other cities in King County
have done. Following discussion and clarifying questions, the Committee decided to recommend
a limit of six vehicles on residential properties for Committee of the Whole consideration. Additional
language addressing different standards for certain acreage, a provision that the prohibition would
only apply to those vehicles visible from the street, and a correlation to the number of licensed
drivers in a household were also discussed. The Committee did not recommend those items at
this time. The Committee also spoke to a concern that this limitation would push more vehicles
out to City streets. The Council may wish to discuss a permit program in the future. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 26, 2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Ordinance: Parking Regulations
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would reenact Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 9.20, Parking Regulations, and amend certain other sections accordingly. While draft
legislation was being developed to address commercial vehicle parking, other parking - related
items were identified for an update, and this ordinance captures several proposed amendments to
parking - related code as outlined in the informational memo. Committee members asked clarifying
questions and expressed support for the draft ordinance as presented. UNANIMOUS
APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 26, 2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m
Next meeting: Monday, October 26, 2015
m..m........ Committee Chair Approval
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