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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-14 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes City of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 14, 2009 5:00 p.m., Conference Room #3 PRESENT Councilmembers: Verna Griffin, Chair; Joe Duffie and Kathy Hougardy Staff: Jack Pace, Nick Olivas, Minnie Dhaliwal, Rebecca Fox, Derek Speck, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej Guest: Mike Overbeck, Ryan Hitt, Sharon Mann and Jeremy Eide CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Griffin called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. 2009 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Staff is seeking full Council approval to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan as well as relative Zoning Code amendments. On May 18, the City Council approved the forwarding of two Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Planning Commission for review, consideration and recommendation. Two applications have been submitted for the City's consideration as described below: An application to redesignate a portion of land from medium density residential (MDR) to high density residential (HDR) at 3421 South 144 This particular area is part of a multi parcel proposal for a townhome project. The designation request is appropriate. Rezoning will allow for better access and site planning. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve re -zone; amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map from MDR to HDR, and amend the Zoning Map from MDR to HDR. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 12 COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION. An application seeking to create an overlay district for commercial, commercial redevelopment and multifamily zoned properties within the Urban Renewal Area. The proposed renewal overlay district lies between the following areas: South 140 Street, 37 Avenue South, South 146 Street and 42 Avenue South. The proposed Urban Renewal Overly District will leave the underlying zoning in place while providing alternate development standards within the District upon certain request and criteria requirements. The District is intended to be transit oriented, include neighborhood services and a focus on redevelopment. Planning Commission Recommendation: With recommended Commission changes (as noted in Informational Memo included in the CAP Agenda Packet, page 4), amend the Comprehensive Plan to add a policy that establishes an Urban Renewal Overlay District, and amend the Comprehensive Land Use Map to show the Urban Renewal Overlay District. Additionally, amend the Zoning Map and Code to add the Urban Renewal Overlay District, and Zoning Code Chapter 18.50 Supplemental Development Regulations establishing the Urban Renewal Overlay District. Community Affairs Parks Committee Minutes September 14, 2009 Page 2 Staff reviewed, in detail, the Urban Renewal Overlay District Chapter 18.50.170. The Committee members asked clarifying questions as appropriate. UANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 12 COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION. B. Housekeeping Code Amendments Staff is seeking full Council approval of an ordinance amending Title 17: Subdivision and Plats and Title 18: Zoning Code of the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC). The proposed amendments incorporate changes ranging from code clarification to updating development regulations and permit processes. The proposed amendments relative to TMC Titles 17 and 18 have been reviewed by the Planning Commission, and a public hearing for such was held on August 27, 2009. The amendments include changes, updates and /or additions including but not limited to: Hotel /Motel /Extended Stay Religious Facility Permit Types Procedures Landscaping Parking In the WCIA 2009 Annual Review Audit Recommendation, WCIA suggested amending the Permit Types and Procedures section to transfer quasi-judicial land use matters to a hearing examiner (currently heard by the City Council and /or Planning Commission). In regards to this suggestion, DCD staff recommends a gradual transition of quasi-judicial matters to a hearing examiner. Certain quasi-judicial decisions, such as design review, unclassified use permits, and rezones, will continue to be made by the City Council and /or Planning Commission until a time that substantive charges are made to approval criteria. Planning Commission Recommendation: The Commission recommends approval of the amendments as summarized in the Informational Memo included in the CAP Agenda Packet, page 35. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO SEPETMBER 28 COW FOR DISCUSSION III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, September 14, 2009— 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3 Committee Chair Approval KAM.