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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1728 - Computer Software Development in P-O Zone (Repealed by Ord 1728)Ci of T uksArila Washington Cover page to Ordinance 1728 The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE TUKWILA ZONING CODE (TITLE 18, TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE) T() ALLOW COMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SIMILAR USES AS A PRINCIPALLY FERMI i 1 ED USE IN THE P-0 ZONE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 1728 was amended or repealed by the following ordinances. AMENDED BY: REPEALED BY: 1758 City of Tukwila Washington Ordinance No. / 72 Si AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE TUKWILA ZONING CODE (TITLE 18, TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE) TO ALLOW COMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SIMILAR USES AS A PRINCIPALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE P -O ZONE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila desires to allow computer software development and similar uses in the P -O zone since they are similar to the office uses now allowed in that zone; and WHEREAS, after evaluating the environmental impacts of allowing computer software development and similar uses in the P-0 zone were evaluated, an environmental Determination of Non - significance was issued pursuant to TMC 21.04 (file number L94- 0113); and WHEREAS, the Tukwila Planning Commission held a public hearing on this amendment on January 27, 1994; and WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council held a public hearing on this amendment on July 25, 1994; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings. The Tukwila City Council adopts the findings and conclusions regarding allowing computer software development and similar uses in the P -O zone, made by the City of Tukwila Planning Commission as reflected in the attached Planning Commission minutes (Attachment A) and Department of Community Development Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated January 19, 1994 (Attachment B). Section 2. Tukwila Municipal Code 18.26.020 is hereby amended as follows: 18.26.020 Principally permitted uses. In the P -O district, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected, altered or enlarged, which is arranged, intended or designed for other than the following uses: (1) Any principally permitted use in the R -2 district, which use may be attached to any use permitted below: (2) Medical and dental offices; (3) Administrative, professional and business offices, provided that no storage or warehousing of goods held for distribution for wholesale or retail sale shall occur on the premises; CMPUTR.DOC 1/19195 (4) Accredited or licensed schools and studios for education or self improvement; (5) Administrative headquarters of professional association and labor unions, provided the building and premises are not intended for union membership meetings; (6) Governmental offices, but not including police and fire stations; (7) Computer software development and similar uses. Section 3. Tukwila Municipal Code 18.30.040 is hereby amended as follows: 18.30.040 Conditional uses. The following uses require a conditional use permit from the City to be conducted in the C -2 District: 1. High -tech uses including research and development, light assembling, repair or storage of electronic components, communications, equipment, instruments, computers, office machines, medical products, robotics, biotechnology, semiconductors, and scientific or photographic equipment in conjunction with not less than thirty -five percent office; and 2. General conditional uses as specified in Chapter 18.64. Section 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance. Section 5. 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 (5) 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/ 7 'day of 1995. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: e E. Cantu, City Clerk CMPLITR.DOC 1/19/95 APPROVED AS TO FORM OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council:) 7 5`5 Rest Number: /70? O /00,,,a 1 W. Rants, Mayor Attachment A City of Tukwila Planning Commission Minutes for January 27, 1994. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes July 25, 1994 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING Amendments to Zoning Code Council President Mullet opened the public hearing at 8 05 p.m. Vernon Umetsu explained that the hearing will focus on two legislative matters 1. Amendments to add software development as a permitted use in all Commercial and Industrial Zones this amendment amends TMC 18.26 010 (P -O District) to allow software development and similar uses as principally (outright) permitted in the P -O (Office zone This would also make such uses outrightly permitted in all commercial and industrial zones such as the C -1 and M -2 requirements would be removed. He said the Planning Commission recommended approval per the findings and conclusions in the Staff Report of January 19, 1994 (Appendix A), at a public hearing held on January 27, 1994 (Appendix B) 2. Establish parking requirements for public community centers this amendment amends Table 4, TMC 18.56 050 (Off- street parking Requirements) to reduce the minimum required parking for "places of public assembly," from 1 space for each 100 square feet of assembly area, to one (1) space for each 200 square feet of assembly area. "Community centers" are currently treated as a "place of public assembly," and must provide 1 (one) space for each 60 to 100 square feet of building area. He said the Planning Commission recommended denial at a public hearing on January 27, 1994. The Commission concluded that Tukwila's many facilities currently overflow parking onto neighboring areas, the parking demand information does not clearly demonstrate that overflow would be avoided, and is concerned that such a reduction is not a step toward ensuring adequate on -site parking for public facilities or private developments. Umetsu continued that the Community Affairs and Parks Committee of the council modified the proposal and recommended approval after review of additional information provided by the Administration on June 13, 1994 The Committee proposes to establish a new use category titled "publicly owned or operated community centers," which would have a minimum parking requirement of one (1) space for each 200 square feet of assembly area. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes July 25, 1994 Page 3 Public hearing Amendments to Zoning Code (Cont' d) Public hearing closed The Council President closed the public hearing at 8 15 p.m. SPECIAL ISSUES Draft PRD Ordinance REPORTS A discussion ensued with councilmembers expressing most of their concerns in the area of parking requirements for public community centers specifically, overflow parking After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to give direction to staff to prepare the ordinance with some sensitivity given to comments made tonight by councilmembers, then forward to a future Regular Council meeting for approval. Denni Shefrin, Associate Planner, DCD, briefed the Council that the proposed amendments to the PRD had been before them on July 11 where they reviewed, discussed and made suggestions. Tonight's draft is a result of that meeting. Councilmember Robertson inquired of the unexpected impacts this ordinance could have Shefrin responded that there is a provision in the Sensitive Areas Ordinance (SAO) regulations that would automatically requires or trigger that all short plats go through an administrative PRD process. In earlier discussions, it was discussed whether or not it made a lot of sense because it is cumbersome. She said the Council had not had a chance to address this issue. However, it can be discussed during the Comprehensive Plan review process. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to forward the draft PRD Ordinance to the next Regular Council. Mayor Rants presented his Second Quarter Report, stating that this quarter resulted in the completion of the preparation for the sale of our water utility bonds, the receipt of $5 million in grant funds for bridge replacement work, and the award of 10 VISTA positions as part of the Summer of Safety program. All departments were busy completing an ambitious quarterly agenda. CITY OF TUKWILA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 72k AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE TUKWILA ZONING CODE (TITLE 18, TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE) TO ALLOW COMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SIMILAR USES AS A PRINCIPALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE P-0 ZONE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. On 7 /99 the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance No. /72 8 amending the Tukwila Zoning Code to allow computer software development and similar uses in the P -O zone, since they are similar to the office uses now allowed in that zone; providing for severability and establishing an effective date. The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who submits a written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for copy of the text. APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of 1U /7 9YS Published Seattle Times: —eT 1 V E. Cantu, City Clerk