Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial 2013-09-09 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETTukwila City Council Work Session City of Tukwila Monday, September 9, 2013 Conference Room #2 6300 Building 5:30 - 6:55 p.m. AGENDA I. Call to Order 5:30 p.m. II. Work Session: Review and discuss matrix of comments, questions re proposed 2013 changes to the Comprehensive Plan for the 2015 Growth Management Update. a. Shoreline b. Natural Environment c. Southcenter /Tukwila Urban Center d. Utilities e. Capital Facilities f. Transportation III. Adjourn 6:55 p.m. * *PLEASE BRING YOUR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN NOTEBOOKS** TO: City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton Committee of the Whole FROM: Jack Pace, Director Department of Community Development BY: Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner DATE: August 28, 2013 SUBJECT: Work Session — Comprehensive Plan Update ISSUE The City Council is continuing its review of the 2013 portion of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan update, per RCW 36.70A.130. A work session will be held on September 9, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. in Conference Room #2, 6300 Building. (Please note location!) DISCUSSION On July 30 and 31, 2013, the City Council held work sessions on the Planning Commission's recommended changes to the Southcenter, Natural Environment, Shoreline, Capital Facilities, Utilities and Transportation elements of the Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing was held on August 12, 2013. Comments that were received from the public and the City Council members at the work sessions, hearing and subsequent meetings with individual Council members have been placed into a matrix format with staff recommendations and response for consideration. The Preface of the current Comprehensive Plan is provided for additional background. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to consider the proposed changes, suggest any additional ones that are desired, and to provide direction at the work session on September 9, 2013. Staff suggests using the "clean, formatted" versions found in the Comprehensive Plan notebooks for discussion during the work session. ATTACHMENTS A) Agenda B) Matrix, including: 1. Shoreline 2. Natural Environment 3. Southcenter 4. Utilities 5. Capital Facilities 6. Transportation 7. General C) List of Electronic Links D) Preface — Tukwila Comprehensive Plan * *Please bring your Comprehensive Plan notebooks. ** * *Note Meeting Location — Conference Room #2, 6300 Building ** Tukwila City Council Work Session City of Tukwila Monday, September 9, 2013 Conference Room #2 6300 Building 5:30 - 6:55 p.m. AGENDA I. Call to Order 5:30 p.m. II. Work Session: Review and discuss matrix of comments, questions re proposed 2013 changes to the Comprehensive Plan for the 2015 Growth Management Update. a. Shoreline b. Natural Environment c. Southcenter /Tukwila Urban Center d. Utilities e. Capital Facilities f. Transportation III. Adjourn 6:55 p.m. * *PLEASE BRING YOUR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN NOTEBOOKS** SHORELINE Issue Comment Staff comment /analysis /options (highlighted in underline where possible) Date /Source Concern /Issue Area /Policy co 0 > Fn C a) L a) Q E O U 2 Co- U O co ti C O L a) 0 O co a) o a' ad E • E a) a) O 0U a) N NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions, Public testimony and written comments at 8/12/13 Public Hearing, and subsequent meetings with individual Council members Issue (highlighted in underline where possible Comment Date /Source Staff comment/analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy Page 1 of 5 I It appears that the contracted editor did not ensure that the voice (passive vs active) in the sentence structure of the goal and policy language in this Element was consistent with other Comp Plan Elements. Recommend including an editor's note that explains why NE goal and policy structure is different from other elements and then make all Elements consistent in a year. 7/30/13 work session, CM Kruller Staff explanation: The goal and policy language structure was intentionally developed by the Tukwila Tree and Environment Advisory Committee goal statements are "end statements - i.e., where the City wants to be at some point in the future. Policies contain action verbs. Staff reviewed goal and policy language in the other Elements currently under consideration and they don't appear to be that different in the voice being used. Staff needs further direction from the Council on this issue. 2 SO /UL document. Staff should review all comment "balloons" to ensure they correctly cross reference revisions to goals and policies 7/30/13 work session; CM Kruller Staff has done this and prepared a memo (included in packet, dated August 28, 2013) with corrections or additional explanation on certain goals and policies. 3 The Natural Environment Element does a good job discussing the natural environment in Tukwila. Maps of slopes, streams (even channelized), wetlands, coal hazard areas, and any aquifer recharge areas would help residents and resident workers understand the natural features of the community, and would help identify the opportunities and challenges in development and redevelopment of your community. Dept of Commerce letter, 8/14/13 These resources are mapped on the City's Sensitive Areas map, which is too cumbersome to be inserted into the document. Instead, elcetronic links will be inserted in the document to take readers to the map on the City's website. 4 Pg. 3 of SO /UL, text, first paragraph, add "springs" after 08/21/2013, CM Robertson Staff concurs. "watercourses" on second line of paragraph. Sentence would read: "The Natural Environment Element sets forth goals and policies to guid the protection and management of wetlands, watercourses, springs, fish and wildlife areas 5 Pg. 5, of SO /UL, text, last paragraph, third line from bottom, add "snails" after "garter snakes" and before "amphibians ". Sentence to 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs. read: "Other wildlife species in Tukwila include coyotes, Eastern Grey squirrels, beaver, otter, nutria, turtules (mostly non- native red - eared sliders), garter snalkes, snails, amphibians (non- native bullfrogs, native Pacific Tree frogs, and salamanders), opossum, and raccoons." 6 Pg. 7, of SO /UL, under Climate Change. Comment: global warming will have other impacts besides sea level rises - add some discussion about temperature effects, such as the importance of trees to help mitigate heat island effects. 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs and can develop additional language to discuss increased temperature effects. 7 Pg. 8 of SO /UL, fourth paragraph - sentence referencing Corps of Engineers requirements to remove trees from levees. Clarify whether the Corps still has a role in determining what vegetation may grow on levees and on re- certification of levees. 8/21/13, CM Robertson The Corps of Engineers establishes standards for construction and maintenance of federally funded levees and also for locally funded levees to be eligible for federal assistance in the event there are repairs needed. One of the standards limits what vegetation may be planted or allowed to grow on the levees (current standard allows only grass, with provisions for variances on a case -by- case basis). The Corps does not certify levees nor does it require certification. Certification is a FEMA requirement related to mapping flood plains (i.e. if the levee is certified as meeting Corps standards it is presumed that the area served by the levee is no longer in a flood plain). 8 Pg. 11 of SO /UL, top of page, last sentence in paragraph carried over from page 10, add "and resources ", so sentence would read: 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs. "Tukwila also needs to improve the protection of watercourses and find mechanisms and resources to ensure that compensatory mitigation is successful for the long term." 9 pg. 11 of SO /UL, under Water Quality: add "springs" to the first 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs. sentence. Sentence would read: "More efforts are needed to improve and protect water quality in the City's wetlands, watercourses, springs and the Green /Duwamish River." 10 Pg. 11 of SO /UL, Water Quality, add to the last sentence in this paragraph: "therefore the City needs to make sure adequate 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs. resources are available." The sentence would read: "More efforts are needed to improve and protect water quality in the City's wetlands, watercourses, springs and the Green /Duwamish River, therefore the City needs to make sure adequate resources are available." 11 Pg. 13 of SO /UL, Policy 4.1.3, remove "existing" from second line of policy and add "fish" to the language. New policy language to read: 8/21 /13, CM Robertson Staff concurs. "Identify impacts to wildlife from new development and ensure protection of existing priority fish and wildlife habitat, including Osprey and Bald Eagle nests and Chinook and Bull Trout habitat when issuing permits for development." Page 1 of 5 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions, Public testimony and written comments at 8/12/13 Public Hearing, and subsequent meetings with individual Council members Issue (highlighted in underline where possible Comment Date /Source Staff comment/analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 12 Pg. 16 of SO /UL, Concern that wildlife corridors have not been included in replacement policy 4.1.3. Existing Comp Plan Policy 4.2.4 reads: Protect and manage Tukwila's priority habitat areas, and habitat corridors within and between jurisdictions. 7/30/13 work session; CM Robertson A reference to wildlife habitat corridors was not included in proposed Policy 4.1.3 for several reasons: 1) Habitat corridors have not been defined or mapped. 2) the City has no means to protect habitat corridors within the city or between jurisdictions unless they are also part of a sensitive area, a park or the shoreline. The City's sensitive areas probably function as wildlife corridors for birds and small to medium sized mammals, amphibians, and other species. Examples include the riparian areas along streams and the river, large wetland complexes, and forested steep slopes such as those east of 1 -5 and along SR 518. 3) There is no regulatory authority to protect habitat corridors unless they are designated as priority habitat or provide habitat for a priority species as determined by the State. Direction is needed from the Council on whether to map wildlfe corridors and regulate them in some way. This type of mapping assessment would require hiring a wildlife biologist to identify and assess existing corridor conditions and their use by wildlife. 13 Pg. 16 of SO /UL, concern that the proposed policies under proposed Goal 4.11 (related to geological hazard areas) do not carry forward the language from existing Policy 4.3.2, particularly the issues related to costs being borne by the property owners" and requirements to implement measures to maintain slope stabiity. 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff agrees that the new policies (4.11.1, 4.11.2, 4.11.3, 4.11.4, 4.11.5) do not completely address the current policy language. See staff comment below for Page 25 of the SO /UL document for proposed policy revision to Policy 4.11.3. 14 Pg. 16 of SO /UL, First Implementation Strategy bullet: delete "as needed" from the end of the sentence. New language would read: "Assign responsibilities for tracking climate change issues and develop recommendations for new City management policies as needed) " 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs. 15 Pg. 17 of SO /UL, sixth Implementation Strategy, remove "other ". New strategy would read (in part): " Team with other environmental organizations such as...." 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs. 16 Pg. 19, Policy 4.5.2 Add "springs" to policy. New language would read: "Recognize, protect and enhance the value of watercourse and river riparian zones, springs and other natural areas as wildlife 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs. corridors." 17 Pgs. 20 -21 of SO /UL, Policy 4.6.5, The policy needs to ensure that downstream and other drainage impacts do not occur from allowing off -site mitigation. Therefore revise the policy to read: "Allow off -site wetland mitigation only when there is greater functional benefit, no significant adverse impact to the drainage sub -basin adjacent property, 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs. and no signficant adverse impact to existing wetlands or watercourses. Preference shall be first to mitigation sites within given Tukwila's portion of the Green - Duwamish watershed, followed by sites located elsewhere in the watershed." 18 Pg. 21 of SO /UL, Policy 4.6.6: Delete this policy - we should not be allowing mitigation outside the City. "Consider allowing into 8/21/13, CM Robertson This policy and Policy 4.6.7 were included because Federal and State wetland guidance favor in -lieu fee programs to allow for larger & potentially more successful wetland mitigation sites instead of on -site mitigation at wetlands that are likely fragmented in the landscape. This policy was phrased "consider" so that the pros and cons of this approach could be fleshed out for further consideration by the Council. payment benefits will be than ecological of such actions significantly greater •• e. _ • _ - _ • • • ... .. 19 Pg. 21 of SO /UL, Policy 4.6.7: Delete this policy. "Consider creating - - - - - •• - 8/21/13, CM Robertson See explanation for policy 4.6.6 above - staff looking for guidance from Council on the issue of off -site and in -lieu fee issue. - _ _ _ _ _ _ .. _ _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ - with King County to establish in lieu fee cites in Tukwila for wetland River shoreline." 20 Pg. 21 of SO /UL, Fifth Implementation Strategy bullet: delete "Encourage off -site wetland mitigation and "; new strategy would read: "Encourage off -site wetland mitigation and oOffer assistance to 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs property owners interestedin providing mitigation sites, where appropriate." 21 Pg. 21 of SO /UL, Sixth Implementation Strategy: Delete this strategy "Evaluate Federal State requirements for in lieu 8/21/13, CM Robertson If the Council deletes Policies 4.6.6 and 4.6.7, then deleting this implementation strategy would be appropriate. opportunities and and - - - • : •• • : • : et' •• 0 :: = • : • . _ . .•1 - - - - County designated in Tukwila. Provide recommendations to sites decision makers." Page 2 of 5 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions, Public testimony and written comments at 8/12/13 Public Hearing, and subsequent meetings with individual Council members Issue (highlighted in underline where possible Comment Date /Source Staff comment/analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Pg 21 and 22 SO /UL, add an implementation strategy to define and map springs. 8/27/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs and proposes placing the new implementation strategy under the heading on Page 21: "Wetlands /Watercourses /fish and Wildlife Habitat Implementation Strategies ". However, due to lack of resources, mapping will be done on the basis of information the City already has and on information that is submitted as part of development applications. Note that proposed Policy 4.8.2 requires all proposed development to identify hydrologic features on the site, including springs. Pg. 22 of SO /UL, Policy 4.7.6. Add "or fish and wildlife benefits" after 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs "water quality'. New Policy would read: Retrofit existing City surface water systems, including ditches conveying stormwater, to improve the water quality of discharges wehre there are significant water quality or fish and wildlife benefits. Pg. 23, of SO /UL, Policy 4.8.2, add "and prevent" to second sentence 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs of policy. New policy would read: "Require that all proposed development identifies hydrologic features both on- and off -site that could be impacted by the project. Evaluate and prevent project impacts on on -site and off -site watercourses, wetlands, drainage features and springs to avoid adverse impacts to existing sensitive area hydrology." Pg 23 SO /UL, Policy 4.8.3: Change "Continue" to "Perform ". New 7/30/13 work session; CM Robertson Staff concurs policy would read: Perform Continue inspection programs to ensure proper maintenance of public and private surface water management systems. pg. 24, SO /UL, Policy 4.9.4: Minimize adverse impacts to water resources by requiring the use of bioengineering and natural solutions for bank flood feasible 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs stabilization or control projects, wherever technically possible and not cost prohibitive." Pg. 24, SO /UL, Goal 4.10: The levee system south of 1 -405 is constructed, maintained and certified to meet the accreditation standards of the Federal Emergency Management Administration and 8/21/13 CM Robertson Staff concurs the City's Shoreline Master Program." Pg. 24, SO /UL, Policy 4.10.3: " Continue to wWork with the U.S. Army 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs. Addition of "Pacific NW conditions" helps emphasize that conditions and issues here differ from other areas of the country where Federal levees are located. Corps of Engineers to develop levee vegetation policies consistent with Pacific Northwest conditions that enhance habitat while at the same time protecting public safety." Pg.24 of SO /UL, Policy 4.10.4: Add to the end of the policy: "while 7/30/13 work session; CM Robertson Staff concurs. complying with Tukwila's Shoreline Master Program." New policy would read: "Coordinate with the City of Kent on flood control projects that affect both jurisdictions, while complying with Tukwila'as Shoreline Master Program." Pg. 24, SO /UL, Implementation Strategies. Change "federal" to "FEMA ". The proposed implementation strategy would read: 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff does not concur. "Federal" does not just refer to FEMA but also to the Federal Endangered Species Act. "Regulate used, development and redevelopment, including essential facilities, in flood plains, consistent with federal FEMA regulations. Pg. 25 of SO /UL, Policy 4.11.1. Modify the policy to reflect that not all geotechnically hazardous areas are steep slopes. 7/30/13 work session and 8/21/13; CM Robertson Staff concurs. Recommended Policy 4.11.1 language would be: "Require geotechnical studies for any development proposal on slopes over 15% in areas where landslide potential is classified as Class 2, 3 or 4 to ensure that design takes into account geologic characteristics, surface and groundwater, and the presence of trees and native vegetation and their role in slope stabilization." Pg. 25 of SO /UL, Add language to the appropriate policy requiring that engineering measures identified in the studies be implemented by the applicant. 8/21/13; CM Robertson Staff concurs. Recommended proposed language in proposed Policy 4.11.3 would be: "Require that recommendations in geotechnical studies be implemented and require setbacks for buildings and other infrastructure where needed from the top and /or toe of steep slopes to reduce risks of slope failure and risks to public safety. Pg. 26 SO /UL, Second bullet, "Review and consider revising the SAO 8/21/13, CM Robertson Concur, but no code housekeeping amendments are currently in the DCD 2014 work plan. Amendments could be done in 2015. - ''e e_' Request deletion this implementation _ _ _ ." of strategy, just add to 2014 work program. Pg. 28 SO /UL, Goal 4.13: Revise goal wording to be consistent with other The would read: 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff concurs and recommends additional modifications as follows: Change goal 4.13 to read "Overall city -wide tree canopy increased to a total of 29% by 2034. Change the "Goals for Increasing Canopy" to: "Canopy cover in goals. proposed goal Overall city -wide tree canopy for the zoning categories indicated below -has increased to 29% by 2034 e - _ _ _ _ _ wide for different land individual zoning categories increasedby 2034 as listed goals use categories: below" Page 3 of 5 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions, Public testimony and written comments at 8/12/13 Public Hearing, and subsequent meetings with individual Council members Issue (highlighted in underline where possible Comment Date /Source Staff comment /analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 35 Pg. 29 SO /UL, Policy 4.13.1.b. Modify paragraph 'b." as follows. Policy would read: "except for hazard trees or trees that interfere with underground or overhead utilties, prohibiting removal of any tree four inches or larger in diameter at breast height (dbh) on all undeveloped property without an approved development or other land use permit to the opportunity to some healthy trees during 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff response: The language proposed for deletion was inserted by the Planning Commission to reflect concerns by some Tukwila property owners. Whether the policy includes this phrase or not, the goal is to work with project proponents to lay out development in a manner that allows for preserving mature, healthy trees while still permitting the allowed density to occur. provide preserve development, while the density for still accommodating allowed each site." 36 Pg. 29 of SO /UL, Policy 4.13.2: Shorten policy to end after "slopes" 7/30/13 work session; CM Robertson Staff agrees - new policy would read: Improve retention of trees on steep slopes. through modifications in regulations, the the role that trees and move remaining text of policy into implememtation strategies. ensuring evaluation of in slope stability during reviews, and by play geotechnical incentives. Two new implementation strategies providing would be added as follows: 1) Incorporate requirements in geotechnical studies to ensure evaluation of the role trees play in slope stability. 2) Develop incentives for increasing retention of trees on steep slopes. 37 Pg. 30 SO /UL, Policy 4.13.7: This policy allowing payment into a tree replacement fund may permit an "out" for not providing all required replacement trees. 8/21/13, CM Robertson Staff response: Current tree regulations (that apply only to sensitive areas and the shoreline) establish ratios for replacement of removed trees (for example in the shoreline a removed tree with a diameter of 4 -6 inches must be replaced by 3 trees). There are situations where not all the required trees should be planted on a site because it could affect the long term health of the trees, such as when space between trees or between trees and structures is inadequate. Both the current Tree Regulations and the Shoreline Regulations permit the payment into a special fund when all replacement trees cannot be accommodated on site. This proposed policy provides direction to support the existing regulations. The City has established a fund, which is utilized to purchase trees and related supplies for planting in sensitive areas and the shoreline. 38 Pg. 30 SO /UL, Policy 4.13.6. Tree topping is necessary in some cases when the trees are hazardous. Recommendation that when new regulations are developed, an exception be incorporated to allow for topping of hazardous trees. Balint. CC Hearing testimony 8/12/13 Policy 4.13.1 allows for the removal of hazardous trees (as do existing codes). It is well recognized in the industry that tree topping can actually turn healthy trees into hazardous trees. Topping is not an acceptable method of addressing hazardous trees or for lowering the height of healthy trees (lowering of tree height can be done by special methods - not topping - that will promote tree health, where there is interference with overhead utilities). Hazardous trees should be removed, or at a minimum, safety pruned by a knowledgeble arborist. Safety pruning does not encompass topping. 39 Pg. 29 SO /UL, Policy 4.13.1: SCL supports the proposed language "or trees that interfere with underground or overhead utilities" Brent Schmidt, SCL, letter to Council dated 8/9/13 Comment acknowledged 40 Pg. 30 SO /UL, Goal 4.14: Suggest adding a policy that recognizes the value of the "right tree -right place" concept. Brent Schmidt, SCL, letter dated 8/9/13 Staff concurs and proposes the following modifications to Policy 4.14.8: Develop an approved /recommended tree list for street trees, landscape perimeter planting and parking lots that recognizes the importance of the concept of "right tree, right place ", taking into account available planting space and infrastructure /utility conflicts and that considers takes into account the importance of diversity, species infrastructure conflicts, - climate conditions, canopy coverage goals, allergy issues, urban wildlife benefits, and tolerance of urban conditions. 41 Active intervention is required in some cases to make vegetation compatible with existing infrastructure...I support the development of rewards for the preservation of existing healthy trees balanced with recognition that not all existing trees are healthy or growing at locations that provide the highest benefit. Brent Schmidt, SCL, letter dated 8/9/13 Comment noted. 42 Pg. 27 SO /UL, Policy 4.12.1, PSE supports Tukwila's commitment to an urban forestry plan. Andy Padvorac, Puget Sound Energy, 8/12/13 Comment noted. 43 PSE is in full agreement that the provision of utility service needs to be balanced with environmental responsibility. PSE practices "right tree, right place" and has produced "Energy Landscaping" to guide the planting of appropriate vegetation near utility facilties. Andy Padvorac, Puget Sound Energy, 8/12/13 Staff will continue to work with stakeholders during the development of implementing regulations. Page 4 of 5 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions, Public testimony and written comments at 8/12/13 Public Hearing, and subsequent meetings with individual Council members Issue (highlighted in underline where possible Comment Date /Source Staff comment/analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 44 PSE would like to continue to work with the City as it moves forward with developing implementation measures Andy Padvorac, Puget Sound Energy, 8/12/13 Staff will continue to work with stakeholders during the development of implementing regulations. 45 Pg. 20 SO /UL,Policy 4.13.1.b.: PSE supports the language (originally requested by Seattle City Light) to allow removal of trees that interfere with underground or overhead utilities. PSE requests clarification of the term "interference ". Andy Padvorac, Puget Sound Energy, 8/12/13 In terms of Policy 4.13.1.b. ,examples of "interference" could be trees that have roots that are growing into sewer or water pipes, or overhead branches that are brushing up against utility wires. 46 Pg. 29 and 30 SO /UL, Policies 4.13.1.c and 4.13.7. PSE supports retaining significant trees in appropriate locations under the concept of "right tree, right place." PSE strongly supports incentives for off- site mitigation and fee -in -lieu and would like to see specific code language that applies this to trees under powerlines. Andy Padvorac, Puget Sound Energy, 8/12/13 Comment noted; staff will continue to work with stakeholders during the development of implementing regulations. 47 Pg. 20 SO /UL, Policy 4.13.4: add "utilities" to the Comprehensive Andy Padvorac, Puget Sound Energy, 8/12/13 Staff concurs with the request to add "utilities" to the definition of infrastructure. Plan definition of "infrastructure" so this policy applies to both city owned and non - city -owned infrastructure. 48 Move the following proposed implementation strategy for Policy 10.2.2 in the Southcenter Element into the Natural Environment Element as an implementation strategy. Suggested language: Develop street 8/27/13 CM Robertson Staff concurs and proposed adding this as a bulleted implementation strategy in the Urban Forestry Section of the Natural Environment Element (we propose it as the final bullet on page 33 of the SO /UL version). tree regulations that prioritize shade over ornamental needs. Page 5 of 5 September 4, 2013 City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Jim Haggerton Members of Tukwila City Council FM: Jack Pace, Director, Dept. of Community Development BY: Carol Lumb, Senior Plann ' ' Sandra Whiting, Urban Environmentalist RE: Staff Comments in Strikeout/Underline Natural Environment Element - References to Current Goals and Policies At the work session on July 30, 2013, Council asked staff to review the comments provided in the strike - out/underline (SO/UL) version of the Natural Environment Element to ensure that the revisions to Comprehensive Plan goals and policies have been explained and cross referenced correctly. Staff has reviewed all the comments and has concluded that in most cases the references in the comments are correct and that the new proposed wording accurately reflects the intent of the original policies referenced, and in some cases expands on them. This memo discusses only those comments for which staff thinks additional information or clarification is needed. Each comment in the strike - out/underline version of the Natural Environment Element is numbered, and is referenced accordingly below. g 13, SO/UL Comment CL6. Proposed language does not match exactly the existing policy language but meets the intent. Existing Policy 4.2.1 says the City will inventory, classify and designate fish and wildlife priority habitats. However, it is the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife that designates priority species and habitat, not the City. The City has designated certain areas as "Fish and Wildlife Habitat Areas under the Sensitive Areas Ordinance (shown on the SAO Map) — they include the Green/Duwamish River, restoration areas on the river, and Tukwila Pond. Other areas that provide wildlife habitat are protected either as wetlands or watercourses and their buffers or are on public or private properties where there is existing tree canopy and little to no development. Pg. 13, SO/UL Comment CL7. Current goal related to water quality is in proposed Goal 4.7. See also proposed Policy 4.7.1 relative to maintaining water quality and proposed Policy 4.8.2 relative to downstream (i.e., "off- site ") impacts from runoff. CUSW. W: \\Long Range Projects\2014 Conip Plan Update \CITYCOUNCILWE Element - Council memo.docx 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone 206- 431 -3670 • Fax 206 - 431 -3665 September 4, 2013 Mayor Haggerton and Members of Tukwila City Council Annotated Strikeout/Underline Natural Environment Element Pg. 14, SO/UL Comment CL13. Correct references should be to proposed Policies 4.6.2, 4.6.3 and 4.6.4. Pg. 15, SO/UL Comment CL17. The proposed Policy 4.6.1 does not include any mention of projects for flood control and stormwater detention, as was stated in the existing Policy 4.1.9. Staff feels that, while ensuring that wetlands and watercourses are protected for their natural functions as stormwater and flood water retention and conveyance systems is important, carrying out flood control and stormwater detention projects in wetlands and water courses is not consistent with Best Available Science. The deletion of this aspect of the existing policy is consistent with current SAO regulations which only allow bioswales and dispersion outfalls in sensitive areas (with appropriate mitigation), as long as there are no adverse impacts to hydrology, habitat, or water quality. Creation of regional stormwater detention areas is no longer allowed in any streams or wetlands or their buffers. Pg. 15, SO/UL Comment CL25. Current policy intent is also found in proposed Policy 4.7.2 Pg. 16 SO/UL Comment CL26. The reference to protecting habitat corridors within Tukwila and between jurisdictions has not been carried over to proposed Policy 4.1.3. See discussion in Council Matrix of Comments. Pg. 18, SO/UL Comment CL 36. In addition to proposed Policies 4.2.1 and 4.2.3, part of former Policy 4.4.1 is also included in proposed Policy 4.3.1. Pg. 20, SO/UL Comment CL52. The proposed policy language does not include "development flexibility ", that was part of existing Policy 4.1.5. However, existing SAO provisions allow flexibility through buffer reductions and off -site mitigation, as well as reasonable use exceptions. Going beyond these current measures to allow even more flexibility would likely not meet Best Available Science. Therefore, this specific language was not carried over to the proposed policy. Pg. 23, SO/UL Comment CL69. Also see proposed Goal 4.10. CIJS W Page 2 of 2 09/04/2013 3:22 PM W: \\Long Range Projects \2014 Comp PlanUpdate \CITYCOUNCIL\NE Element - Council memo.doc Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions SOUTHCENTER Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment /analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 1 Vision Statement. 1st bullet. Suggested revision: A high density area with housing and regional employment; Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. 2 Figure 10 -1 (Clean Version): Fix typo: Tukwila'as Urban Center (Southcenter) Boundaries. Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. 3 Policy 10.1.2 Public & Private Investment. Suggested revision: PrivatePublic and PublicPrivate Investment. Both privatePublic and Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. publicprivate investment shall be aimed at facilitating an encouraging growth and redevelopment in Southcenter. 4 Policy 10.1.3 Tukwila Urban Center (Southcenter) Districts. Council wanted to add 1 sentence "purpose" for each district. Robertson. CC worksession 7.30.13 The district concept in the goals & policies were intended to be broad, since they are "coming ahead" of the more detailed subarea plan and revised code. However, additional text could be added (see below) to 10.1.3. Alternatively, if Fig. 22 (10 -1 in clean version - map showing districts) is too confusing without an explanation, could remove districts from map. Figure is really intended just to show Southcenter area boundary. Recommendation: Revise the Figure to remove Districts and only show Southcenter boundary. 5 Staff Possible revision to Policy 10.1.3. Tukwila Urban Center (Southcenter) "Districts." Southcenter encompasses a relatively large area containing a wide variety of uses. To create a more coherent urban form and enhance the Center's long -term competitive edge within the region, guide development and change to create distinct areas, or districts, where the character, forms, types of uses and activities benefit, complement, and support each other. The Regional Center District will continue to infill and intensify with more retail, services, and entertainment uses. The Transit - Oriented Development District will provide more compact and vibrant mix of housing, office, lodging and supportive retail and service uses. The Pond District will provide an area of higher density mixed use development oriented towards Tukwila Pond. Commercial Corridor District willl continue to feature auto - oriented retail and services similar to existing patterns of development. Workplace District will continue to provide a wide range of distribution, warehouse, light industrial and big box retail, with incremental infill by office and other complementary commercial uses, similar to current development patterns. 6 Policy 10.1.4 Tukwila Urban Center (Southcenter) Residential Uses. Suggested revision which will support regional housing policies in urban centers: To preserve eu-r Tukwila's existing Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. neighborhoods and to provide a diverse set of housinq alternatives and locations, a large percentage of the City's future housing needs will be accommodated in the urban center. Residential development is encouraged in proximity to water amenities or within walking distance of the Sounder commuter rail /Amtrak station or the bus transit center, subject to design standards and incentives. 7 Policy 10.1.4 Implementation Strategies, 2nd bullet. Suggested revision: Development regulations that allow appropriate building heights, parking, and access within each district. Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. 8 Policy 10.1.4 Implementation Strategies, 8th bullet. Suggested revision: Design Review standards to enforce quality landscape,_ pedestrian access, and design. Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. 9 Policy 10.2.1 Implementation Strategies. Suggested NEW bullet: Look for opportunities for pocket park developments. Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. 10 Policy 10.2.1 Implementation Strategies, 2nd bullet. Add NEW sub - bullet: Promote the use of shade trees. Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. 11 Policy 10.2.2 Implementation Strategies, 1st bullet. Suggested revision: Coordinate with the City Public Works Department to create a Street Network Plan that establishes a finer grained system of public and private streets and pedestrian corridors for Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. the Southcenter area and requires development to share in the cost of providing themnew streets. 12 Policy 10.2.3 Site Development. Suggested revision of 2nd bullet: supporting motor vehicle; and transit service, while giving Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. non - motorized traffic equal importance. Page 1 of 3 SOUTHCENTER Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment /analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Polic 13 Want stronger language regarding providing safe pedestrian pathways internal to a site, including being able to walk from a parked car to a building in a large parking lot, as well as through a large parking lot from the sidewalk to a building. Proposed policy language does not go far enough in providing this direction. Robertson. CC worksession 7.30.13 Recommendation: Add NEW Policy 10.2.4. Pedestrian Accessibility. Ensure that pedestrians have safe, convenient, and comfortable paths from adjacent public ways to key building entrances. This could include utilizing driveways or internal streets with sidewalks for access to primary entrances, or by providing clearly marked pathways through large parking lots from the public sidewalks and from parked cars to key building entrances. There should be minimum interruption to the pedestrian pathway by driveways and other vehicular conflicts. Renumber subsequent policies accordingly. 14 Policy 10.2.3 Site Development. Suggested revision of 2nd bullet: Move reference to Figure 10 -6 to NEW Policy 10.2.4 Pedestrian Accessibility (see above). Figures better illustrate concepts of new policy. Staff Recommendation: Make the proposed change. 15 (New) Policy 10.2.4 (see above) - Implementation Strategies. Suggested NEW bullet: Develop design standards for parking lots Robertson. 7.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. that encourage walking to, from, and between properties. 16 Policy 10.2.4. Suggests the following revision: Siting and orientation of buildings and parking lots should shall create an Robertson. CC worksession 7.30.13 & separately on 8.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. environment that is conducive to walking in the northern part of the Southcenter area, particularly in the area between the Mall, the bus transit center, Tukwila Pond, and the Sounder Commuter rail /Amtrak Station. 17 Policy 10.2.4 - Implementation Strategies. Show the link to the subarea plan for the first bullet: Over the short to midterm, focus public and private investments and regulations on properties fronting Baker Boulevard between the Mall and the Sounder station. Robertson. CC worksession 7.30.13 When the draft Plan, development regulations, and design manual is presented to the Council, staff will highlight this section. 18 Policy 10.2.7 Parking - Implementation strategies. 2nd bullet. Concern about the use of the concept "transit tradeoffs" in "Investigate alternative parking strategies such as shared parking, transit tradeoffs, etc." Is this something that the City wants to encourage now? Other CC comments were that it should be left as is since this is a long term plan. Robertson. CC worksession 7.30.13 19 Policy 10.2.8 Building Design, 3rd bullet. Suggested revision: Provide quality landscape treatment that emphasizes shade trees. Robertson. 8.27.13 Recommendation: Make the proposed change. 20 Policy 10.2.10 Economic Development - Implementation Strategies. Concern that these implementation strategies will be considered "binding" if adopted. Discussion occurred regarding how these are suggested strategies providing direction for future actions. Robertson. CC worksession 7.30.13 From the Comp Plan Preface: "Implementation strategies are representative approaches to policy implementation aimed at achieving goals. Implementation strategies noted throughout the Plan are not exhaustive. In addition to those strategies listed, other strategies may be use in the future." The strategies listed in the Plan were identified by ECONorthwest as recommended steps to successfully implement the Comp Plan and Southcenter Subarea Plan. Recommendation: Keep as is 21 Policy 10.2.10 Economic Development - Implementation Strategies. Provide alternative wording for the following strategy that suggests instead of implying requiring priority. "Identify Robertson. CC worksession 7.30.13 Recommendation: Identify projects necessary to catalyze economic development and give them first high priority for funding when considering public investment in the Urban projects necessary to catalyze economic development and give Center. them first priority for public investment." Page 2 of 3 SOUTHCENTER Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment /analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 22 Policy 10.2.2 Streets, Streetscape, and Pedestrian Environment. Segale properties supports the goal of a finer grained street grid referenced at 10.2.2 but believes that the implementation strategy that "requires developmment to share in the cost of providing new streets" conflicts with RCW 82.02.020. Ms. Balint referenced Policy 10.2.2 (on page 13 of the TUC), which states the City wants a finer grain street grid system, rather than the current "mega blocks." Segale agrees with the goal; however they would like the policy changed as one implementation strategy is to find a way to require development to pay for the cost of the street grid system. She pointed out that RCW 82.02.020 would not allow the City to require development to pay. Pursuant to RCW 82.02.020, development can only be required to make dedications of land or to pay fees or charges if the dedication, fee or charge is a direct result of impacts of the development. Simply wanting a finer grain street system is a policy and not a capacity or level of service issue. If a finer grain street system is a goal, the City may need to make policy decisions regarding how that can be implemented if they are not able to pass the cost on to development. Balint. CC Hearing 8/12/13 The language at RCW 82.02.020 states that this section does not preclude dedications of land or easements within the proposed development or plat which the ... city ... can demonstrate are reasonably necessary as a direct result of the proposed development or plat to which the dedication of land or easement is to apply." Under the proposed Zoning Code standards new streets in the Southcenter area would either be constructed voluntarily through incentives (18.28.050) or required only if "an individualized assessment by the DCD Director determines that the improvements are reasonably necessary as a direct result of the transportation impacts of a proposed development." (18.28.030 B 1). Recommendation: Leave as is. PSRC Comments 23 VISION 2040 calls for each regional growth center and manufacturing /industrial center plan to establish housing and employment growth targets and mode split goals for the center. The growth targets should be consistent with the adopted growth targets for the city as a whole. Recommendation: Add the following to the Transportation Element: The City's six yearmode split targets for the Urban Center are 65.7% drive alone trips and 34.3% non -drive alone trips, as defined in the city's GTEC Plan. Within the Urban Center, the City will also try to meet its GTEC goals with a targeted Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) rate of 13.05. (Comment is also repeated in Transportation Element) Page 3 of 3 UTILITIES Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment/analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Polic 1 Graphics —Maps hard to read. Change colors for greater contrast and ease of reading. Robertson 7/31 We will revise the maps using a different color palette. 2 New policy requested: Support the City's position in dealing with Puget Sound Energy regarding the natural gas franchise, public improvements and the role in public improvements. Robertson 7/31 Request clarification of Council intent 3 12.1.18 (formatted) "Give priority to residential neighborhoods for city - planned utility improvements and extensions in order to improve and sustain their quality and livability." Reword to reflect more "subtle" approach...Not just single family residential vs commercial, but also new projects vs repair and maintenance, and generally balancing investment. Robertson and Hougardy 7/31 Work Session Request additional guidance from Council- - i.e. Is the intent to acknowledge the importance of good and available utilities in residential neighborhoods as a way to ensure neighborhood livability, or is the intent to give priority to residential neighborhoods over other parts of the city? 4 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS • New policy in utilities element (12.1.xx SOUL) states: "Give priority to residential neighborhoods for city - planned utility improvements and extensions in order to improve and sustain their quality and livability." It appears that this policy would suggest a lower priority for serving new development and Tukwila's regional growth and manufacturing /industrial centers. It would be helpful to describe in the element how this prioritization would not be to the detriment of the city's regional growth and manufacturing /industrial centers (i.e. there will be sufficient resources to support both the centers and existing residential neighborhoods). Comment letter from Yorik Stevens -Wadja of PSRC (8/6/13) (SEE ABOVE) Request additional guidance from Council. If the policy is desired, staff recommends adding explanatory wording to address the PSRC comment, as follows: Utilities in the residential neighborhoods have been significantely improved over the past 20 years. Maintenance and new facilities for these areas is largely complete, and remaining needs have been factored into the Capital Improvement Program, as have requirements for improvements in the Southcenter /Tukwila Urban Center area, and the Manufacturing Industrial Center. 5 NEW Renewable Energy Generation Goal 12.1.43 Actively support the use of local, renewable energy generation techniques for both residential and commercial Tukwila properties with the goal of generating 5.5% of total City electricity use by the year 2025 from a combination of rooftop solar power, solar water heating, and utility scale solar power. Robertson, CC Worksession 7/31/13 Tukwila consumers have access to electrical energy derived from hydropower,but there are challenges for securing long -term reliable energy and for becoming more energy efficient. Consistent with CPP: EN -19 Promote energy efficiency, conservation methods and sustainable energy sources to support climate change reduction goals PF -14 Reduce the rate of energy consumption through efficiency and conservation as a means to lower energy costs and mitigate environmental impacts associated with traditional energy supplies. PF -15 Promote the use of renewable and alternative energy resources to help meet the county's long -term energy needs, reduce environmental impacts associated with traditional energy supplies, and increase community sustainability. RECOMMENDATION: Include a local generation goal. Consider expanding this goal to express goals for energy consumption that include both local generation and conservation. NEW GOAL: Actively support the use of local, renewable energy generation techniques for both residential and commercial Tukwila properties with the goal of generating 5.5% of total City electricity use by the year 2025 from a combination of rooftop solar power, solar water heating, and utility scale solar power NEW GOAL: Actively support conservation techniques and programs for both residential and commercial Tukwila properties with the goal of reducing 25% of the total City electricity use by the year 2025. Page 1 of 3 UTILITIES Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment/analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Polic 6 Implementation Strategies (Renewable Energy): 1) Support the enabling of third -party financing to lower the CM Robertson, CC work session RECOMMENDATION: Consolidate these implementation strategies to address supportive actions, i.e.: upfront cost of solar PV for consumers and businesses. This is where the solar electricity company installs the rooftop solar 7/31 & 8/27 Support regional, state, federal initiatives and programs that encourage local renewable energy production such as: panels at little or no cost to property owners, retains ownership of the panels, and provides the electricity to the property owner. 1) Third -party financing to lower upfront costs of solar panels; 2) Incentive programs for rooftop solar systems; 3) Expanded opportunities for net metering; 4) Establish feed -in tariff programs; 2) Support renewing and expanding state and federal incentive programs for rooftop solar power systems. 5) Net -zero energy building code statewide; 6) Expanded opportunities for net - metering through raising net - metering cap statewide 3) Support expanding opportunities for net metering by raising the net metering cap statewide to a minimum of 5% of the utility peak aggregate demand. Net metering basically requires utilities to credit customers who produce solar electricity at the OPTION: In addition to consolidating the implementation strategies above, consider adding local actions to support local energy generation over which Tukwila has greater control, including amendments to development codes: retail rate for every kilowatt -hour they produce. 1) Exempt solar panels and wind turbines from maximum height standards 4) Support establishing a feed -in tariff program for large solar energy systems to encourage development of commercial- scale solar installations. 2) Allow the creation of solar access easements; 3) Streamlined permit process for alternative energy production projects, including waiving permit fees; 5) Support eliminating some siting restrictions for community solar projects that stop solar projects in local government owned property, schools, churches or other non - profit 4) Develop incentives to encourage local electrial generation and conservation projects. Additional actions could include: organizations. 1) Make City properties available for community solar access or pilot programs; 6) Additional implementation strategies relating to local electricity generation through solar and conservation 2) Install solar panels on existing City properties such as TCC and Golf Course 3) Prioritize installing solar panels at new City facilities; 7) Support the state creating a net -zero energy building code. (new impl. Strategy) 4) Use franchise agreements to leverage electric utilties actions re solar and renewable power, including expanded programs and plan. 7 NEW Implementation Strategies (Renewable Energy): 1) Support the enabling of third -party financing to lower the CM Robertson, CC work session RECOMMENDATION: Consolidate these proposed implementation strategies to address supportive actions, i.e.: upfront cost of solar PV for consumers and businesses. This is where the solar electricity company installs the rooftop solar 7/32 Support regional, state, federal initiatives and programs that encourage local renewable energy production such as: panels at little or no cost to property owners, retains ownership of the panels, and provides the electricity to the property owner. 1) Third -party financing to lower upfront costs of solar panels; 2) Incentive programs for rooftop solar systems; 3) Expanded opportunities for net metering; 4) Establish feed -in tariff programs; 2) Support renewing and expanding state and federal incentive programs for rooftop solar power systems. 5) Net -zero energy building code statewide; 6) Expanded opportunities for net - metering through raising net - metering cap statewide 3) Support expanding opportunities for net metering by raising the net metering cap statewide to a minimum of 5% of the utility peak aggregate demand. Net metering basically requires utilities to credit customers who produce solar electricity at the retail rate for every kilowatt -hour they produce. OPTION: In addition to consolidating the implementation strategies above, consider adding local actions to support local energy generation over which Tukwila has greater control, including amendments to development codes: 4) Support establishing a feed -in tariff program for large solar energy systems to encourage development of commercial- scale solar installations. 5) Support eliminating some siting restrictions for community solar projects that stop solar projects in local government owned property, schools, churches or other non - profit 1) Exempt solar panels and wind turbines from maximum height standards 2) Allow the creation of solar access easements; 3) Streamlined permit process for alternative energy production projects, including waiving permit fees; Additional actions could include: organizations. 1) Make City properties available for community solar access or pilot programs; 6) Additional implementation strategies relating to local electricity generation through solar and conservation 2) Install solar panels on existing City properties such as TCC and Golf Course 3) Prioritize installing solar panels at new City facilities; 7) Support the state creating a net -zero energy building code. (new impl. Strategy) 4) Use franchise agreements to leverage electric utilties actions re solar and renewable power, including expanded programs and plan. 8 WATER UTILITY -- Implementation Strategy : Implement a wanter line replacement /enhancement program for deficient single - family residential areas. D. Robertson, 8/27 Vague discussion of deficiencies in in single - family residential areas... RECOMMENDATION- -Add wording for greater specificity: Implement a wanter line replacement/enhancement program for deficient single - family residential areas as documented in the Comprehensive Water Plan. Page 2 of 3 UTILITIES Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment/analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Polic 9 SURFACE WATER UTILITY -- /(12.1.25 FORMATTED (12.1.23 SOUL)Require on -site detention or retention and treatment of surface water for both development and redevelopment projects, unless a regional facility benefiting a drainage basin is constructed or storage is provided in the Green /Duwamish River for previously treated surface water. - -What does this mean? CM Robertson, CC work session 7/31 & 8/27 For the most part, water will be detained or retained on site, except in situations where there may be direct discharge into the Duwamish River, or in Tukwila South where the Segale Company is planning area -wide development, and will provide a regional facility. New wording suggested to clariify -- Require on -site detention or retention and treatment of surface water for both development and redevelopment projects, unless a regional facility benefiting a drainage basin is constructed or storage is provided in the Green /Duwamish River for previously treated surface water as documented in the Surface Water Comprehensive Plan. 10 SURFACE WATER UTILITY:12.1.29 (FORMATTED) SOUL New implementation strategy requested K. Kruller ( 7)7/31 Implementation strategy already recommended : Investigate programs that provide financial incentives through the Surface Water Utility to property owners who maintain or enhance the tree canoov. 11 SURFACE WATER UTILITY:Wording change requested: (Implementation strategy for Surface Water Utilty) Develop mechanisms to imprpove the frequency of surface water facility inspections and increase enforcement. D. Robertson, 7/31 and 8/27 The concern was that funding was not provided to carry out inspections, etc.. Suggested editing /rewording: "Adequately fund surface water facility inspections and enforcement, ", 12 ELECTRIC UTILITY: Policy 12.1.45: Where feasible, work with electric utility providers to limit trimming of trees and other vegetation to tht which is necessary for the safety and maintenance of transmission lines and according to American national Standards Institute (ANSI) professional arboricultural specifications and standards. PSE suggests adding "and other professional arbiricultural organizations" to the end of Policy 12.1.45. Andy Padvorac, Puget Sound Energy, 8/12/13 Staff does not object to the addition of this language, however, ANSI standards are the acceptable standard and other professional organization standards would be consulted and /or used if ANSI did not have guidance on a particular issue. 13 ELECTRIC UTILITY: Policy 12.1.45: Where feasible, work with electric utility providers to limit trimming of trees and other vegetation to tht which is necessary for the safety and maintenance of transmission lines and according to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) professional arboricultural sepcification and standards; and Policy 12.1.46: Perform vegetation management that is needed in utility rights -of -way that are located in sensitive areas or shoreline areas, in a manner that will maintain, restore or improve the shoreline or sensitive area ecological function. PSE suggests moving these two policies to the Natural Environment Element with a general policy about vegetation in the Utilities Element. Andy Padvorac, Puget Sound Energy, 8/12/13 Staff concurs with the recommendation to move both policies to the Natural Environment Element. Rather than add a general policy on vegetation to the Utilities Element, staff recommends adding a sentence to the text referring readers to the Natural Environment Element for policy guidance on utilities and vegetation. Page 3 of 3 CAPITAL FACILTIES Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions, PSRC and DOC Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment/analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 1 Formatted Element - page 14 -2 last para., "Tukwila's public facility needs are served not only by City facilities but also by regional agencies such as the WA State Department of Transportation, Sound Transit, King County and the Port of Seattle; and by special purpose districts, such as Tukwila School District, King County Library System, Valley View Sewer District, and Highline Water District." CM Robertson 8/28/2013- Include additional special purpose districts Replace with this new language: "Tukwila's public facility needs are served no only by City facilities but also by regional agencies such as the WA State Department of Transportation, Sound Transit, King County and the Port of Seattle; and by special purpose districts, such as Tukwila and Renton School Districts, King County Library System, King County Flood Control, Valley View Sewer District, and Highline Water District the Metropolitan Park Districts." and 2 Formatted Element - page 14 -3 Under Enterprise Funds heading - clarify Foster Golf Course. CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - The City chose to list the Foster Golf Course as an enterprise fund; clarify in narrative Will be done. 3 Formatted Element - page 14 -3 - General Government Funds CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - Add a General Government Funds heading Will be done. 4 Formatted Element - page 14 -3 description of General Government funds CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - Expand description of General Government funds Will be done. 5 Formatted Element - page 14 -4 - Enterprise Facilities Funds CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - Revise the statement that Foster Golf Course is self- supporting Replace with this new language: "Enterprise Funds are supported by revenues generated by user fees and charges. Grants and developer contributions supplement the Water, Sewer, and Surface Water Funds, and the Fostcr Golf Courcc is sclf supporting. " 6 Formatted Element - page 14 -5 Under Water and Sewer Funds CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - revise the statement that some areas of the City are not served Replace with this new language: "With respect to sewer service, tThe remainder of the City is either not served,and uses septic systems or is undeveloped or served by other districts. 7 Formatted Element - page 14 -5 Surface Water Funds CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - delete "some" grants and clarify why City of Tukwila is the largest contributor to the fund. Replace with this new language: "The Surface Water Enterprise Fund accounts for operations and capital improvements for the management of the City's storm drainage and surface waters. Surface Water capital projects are required to correct deficiencies and to meet Federal, State and local mandates. Required infrastructure is paid for by developers, local improvement districts, and possibly grants, but the largest contributor to the fund are the utility's ratepayers." 8 Formatted Element page 14 -5 Foster Golf Course - This is a publicly owned facility funded by operating revenues, that is user fees; citizen's general obligation bonds; Councilmanic bonds; as well as sale of merchandise, and transfers in from the General Fund. It will be able to meet its capital and operating needs over the 20 -year planning period and maintain a rate structure competitive with nearby municipal courses " CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - The City chose to list the Foster Golf Course as an enterprise fund; clarify narrative and strike sentence that says it is able to meet its capital and operating needs. Add that the Golf Course, unlike the other enterprise funds is allowed to make a profit that may then be transferred into the General Fund. Will be corrected. 9 Formatted Element - page 14 -8 - Under SSUTA CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - Provide details on range of loss in dollar amounts Will be inserted if available. Page 1 of 5 CAPITAL FACILTIES Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions, PSRC and DOC Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment /analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 10 Formatted Element - page 14 -8 Under levying New Taxes and Fees, CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - add property and sales tax and break -up run -on sentence Replace with this new language: "There are several ways that the Tukwila community has been able to compensate for the decrease in revenues. The City created a Revenue Generating Regulatory License GF which is a fee levied on businesses operating within the City, and instituted a Utility Tax, which applies to electric, natural gas and communication sales. B; both the RGRL and the utility tax are relatively new revenue sources for Tukwila that were created and levied to compensate for the recent changes in the traditional funding sources from property and sales taxes. " 11 Formatted Element page 14 -9 Last para. CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - Add other disasters such as volcanic eruption and floods Replace with this new language: "Tukwila is located in a seismic zone and is vulnerable to other potential natural and man -made disasters such as a hazardous substance leak or • • - - • • • . . . . _ ... to be continue earthquakes. 12 Policies 14.1.1 — 14.1.3 are new CM Robertson July 2013 Work Session -wants to discuss as a Council as to whether they are appropriate. 13 14.1.2 The City's management of its capital facilities shall follow this order:4. 2 Regular inspection of system for evaluation and to ensure conformity with current safety standards; 2.' Prioritizing projects when making improvement if the public health and safety is at risk; 3. Preventive maintenance and cost effective replacement of aging elements; and 4. Planning for the orderly extension and upgrading of capital systems. CM Robertson 8/28/13 - Switch order of priority as shown. Inspection required to identify risk. 14 14.1.4 The City will shall ensure that capital facilities are provided within ten years of the occurrence of impacts that will degrade standards. State law mandates six years for concurrency; CM Robertson 8/28/13 - wants City to be more proactive Replace with this new language: "14.1.4 The City will ensure that capital facilities are within a maximum of six ten provided years of the occurrence of impacts that will degrade standards. " 15 14.1.5 Within the six year time frame of a CIP /FPM, infrastructure investment w+Thshall be balanced between the residential and commercial sectors. CM Robertson 8/28/13 - Policy priority should be to fund residential street improvements whenever possible Delete existing policy because it is unclear and create new one that says: "Prioritize and fund residential street improvements whenever financially possible." 16 14.1.6 A dedicated facility fund and allocation for future building needs :-,11 will be included in the CIP /FPM CM Robertson 8/28/13 - correct the statement. Replace with new language: "14.1.6 A dedicated facility fund and allocation for fire building needs will be included in the CIP /FPM." 17 14.1.7 Continue to fund the correction of single - family residential neighborhood infrastructure deficiencies, including transportation, surface water, sewer and water through interfund loans or general fund transfers in order to address emergency and public health and safety issues. CM Robertson 8/28/13 - modify policy per strikeout and additions in red on left. Clarification proposed is meaningful. 18 Implementation Strategies - CM Robertson 8/28/13 - Track capital expenditures and include bond payment expenditures CIP /FPM can be expanded to include expenditures. 19 14.1.9 If the City determines that the public's health, safety, and welfare will be benefited, or if funding is available through external July 2013 Work Sessions ; CM Robertson 8/28/2013 - proposed strikeout shows his preference to not have outside funding directing City capital policy Grants can be considered an opportunity and are more likely to awarded to construction projects than to projects where design work must be done. Creating a policy that clarifies the role of grants may be appropriate. sources, such as development or funds, the City shall will grant allocate funding for preliminary engineering and design of commercial and residential street projects. Page 2 of 5 CAPITAL FACILTIES Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions, PSRC and DOC Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment/analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 20 14.1.13 If funds are available, the City shall will -pay for local improvement district formation costs in addition to the preliminary and construction engineering costs, in order to provide a more timely option for residential street improvements. To initiate this action, a majority of affected property owners must petition the City for creation of local improvement districts. Residents shall will -pay the other costs such as, undergrounding utilities in the street and undergrounding from the street to their house, for the actual construction contract cost, and for any improvements on private property such as rockeries, paved driveways, or roadside plantings. The process and requirement for initiating a local improvement district by petition are set forth in state and local law. July 2013 Work Sessions; CM Robertson recommends policy clarification in red. Reflects existing policy. A property owner initiated LID is unlikely due to the high costs of improvement; however, this is a financially efficient way to improve existing residential neighborhoods that do not meet City standards for sidewalks and undergrounded power. Red is recommended language by CM Robertson 21 14.1.19 The City shall consider issuance of bonds for facilities if repayment can be made from revenue allocations and if it is more cost effective. CM Robertson Red is recommends language in red - 8/28/13 Financing a project through bonds will in most cases be more costly than any other means of payment. 22 14.1.21 Non - transportation capital projects and improvements (i.e. new fire station, parks, trails, city offices) shall be funded by general revenues, impact fees, grants or bonds as determined in the biennial CIP /FPM review process. CM Robertson 8/28/13 recommends policy clarification in red. 23 14.1.22 The first 1/4 cent real estate transfer tax shall be dedicated to and open space land acquisition State law. The second 1/4 CM Robertson 8/28/13 - requests clarification that the first 1/4 was per State enabling legislation and the second 1/4 was per City choice. In 2011 there was a change in State statute that gives the City much broader discretion as to how to spend the firstl /4 %. Revisions to spending allowances are as follows: "The City must spend the first quarter percent of their real estate excise tax receipts solely on capital projects that are listed in the capital facilities plan element of their comprehensive plan. ( RCW 82.46.010(2)(6) ) State statute defines a capital facility as follows: "A capital project is defined as: planning, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, or improvement of streets; sidewalks; street lighting systems; traffic signals; bridges; domestic water systems; storm and sanitary sewer systems; parks; recreational facilities; law enforcement facilities; fire protection facilities; trails; libraries; administrative and judicial facilities..." For this second quarter percent of the real estate excise tax, "capital project" means those :public works projects of a local government for planning, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement, rehabilitation or improvement of streets, sidewalks, street lighting systems, traffic signals, bidges, water systems, sotrm and sanitary swere wystsms, and planning, construction, reconstructioin, repar rehabilitation or improvment of parks. (RCW 82.46.035(5) park per cent tax, along with parking tax revenues shall be used for arterial streets 24 14.1.26 Capital facility projects shall will -be prioritized using Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan goals and policies. July 2013 Work Sessions - Loosen up policy. Other policies address the need to prioritize public health and safety. Use of the Comp Plan and Strategic Plan is still recommended as an worthy policy 25 14.1.32 — Utility rates and charges shall be structured to ensure adequate infrastructure development, in addition to operation and maintenance and compliance with State and Federal requirements. July 2013 Work Sessions - Add State standards to list of requirements Red is suggested language by CM Robertson. 26 14.1.35 Each enterprise fund will be reviewed at least biennially and will have a rate structure adequate to meet its operations & maintenance and long -term capital requirements. CM Robertson 8/28/2013 recommends modification in red shown to left. Reflects existing practice. 27 14.1.37 For safety and health reasons, the City shall will-provide sewers to all residential and commercial areas in the City by using a combination of operating revenues, grants, loans, bonds, voluntary local improvement district formations, and /or interfund loans. July 2013 Work Sessions This policy doesn't recognize that some areas of City are not within City utility district boundaries and therefore City cannot provide sewers to unsewered areas. 14.1.37 For safety and health reasons, the City will provide sewers to all residential and commercial areas in the City's service area by using a combination of operating revenues, grants, loans, bonds, voluntary local improvement district formations, and /or interfund loans. 28 14.1.38 Interfund loans shall will be permissible if practical and financially beneficial, interest rates will be computed based on the annual average of the State Investment Pool earning rate. CM Robertson 8/28/2013 suggests modification of language in red shown to left Replace with discounted market rate that is based on the US Treasury note rates(s) corresponding to the term of the loan, in order to adequately compensate loaning fund. Page 3 of 5 CAPITAL FACILTIES Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions, PSRC and DOC Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment/analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 29 14.2.2 The design of infrastructure improvements shall include conservation of resources, such as water reuse and energy efficient electric fixtures and the use of local power generation. CM Robertson 8/28/2013 suggests modification of language in red to left 30 14.2.7 The City, both acting on its own or in coordination with flood protection partners, shall wi-l-seek, design, and implement flood hazard reduction projects that are permanent, low maintenance flood protection , solutions that meet multiple objectives, such as flood control, water supply storage, water quality, recreation and fisheries protection. July 2013 Work Sessions- There are other objectives that CM Robertson thinks should be listed. Replace with this new language: "14.2.7 The City, both acting on its own or in coordination with flood protection partners, will seek, design, and implement flood hazard reduction projects that are permanent, low maintenance flood protection , solutions that meet multiple objectives, such as flood control, water supply storage, water quality, recreation and fisheries protection and compliance with City and State regulation." 31 Graphics —Maps hard to read. Change colors for greater contrast and ease of reading. July 2013 Work Sessions Staff will modify maps to make them more readable. 32 Throughout element: goal and policy language is inconsistent with other Comp Plan elements. CM Kruller July Work Session Staff will replace will with shall in the final draft 33 Capital Facilities Element Background Report page 13, Existing Capacity, reads as follows, "The results of Tukwila's last review of its capacity in 2005, dmonstrated that there was the potential for 3,489 additional dwelling units and th potential for an additional 16,192 jobs, which means there is a deficit of available land for 1,311 housing units. " PSRC August 6, 2013 letter and DOC August 14, 2013 Letter - Note that the capital facilities background report acknowledges a capacity shortfall of about 660 housing units. The City should update the capital facilities plan with a discussion of any effects the new land use pattern would have on capital facilities delivery. The City's 2014 analysis for the King County Buildable Lands Report is being updated in conjunction with the countywide effort. The City's preliminary analysis shows that additional housing capacity has been added and that the City now has a total housing unit capacity of 5,686, which exceeds the target of 4,850. Sentance will be modified to say the following: "Tukwila will finalize it's update for the 2014 King County Buildable Lands Report and anticipate that through policy, zoning and annexation, there will be an additional 2,197 units of available housing capacity added to the 3,489 that had been calculated fpr the 2007 Buildalble Lands analysis. The City is therefore able to support its housing target. 34 14.1.3 Projects listed for the 7 -20 year time frame shall be generally developed, described, estimated and evaluated using Comprehensive Plan goals, while projects in the six -year CIP /FPM shall be more specifically described. PSRC - August 6, 2013 letter - where is the 20 -year capital facility project list referenced in policy . The City's Capital Improvement Program lists six year funded projects as well projects for the 7 -20 year time frame. Additional review of consistency with Comp Plan Goals /policies and Strategic Plan will be added to reivew and listing. 35 PSRC August 6, 2013 letter states that existing and planned facilities must be mapped. Mapping of existing and planned facilities are in City system plans and links to those plans will be provided 36 PSRC August 6, 2013 letter asks whether there is adequate water and sewerage treatment capacity for the 20 year population projection? It must be stated in Comp Plan or linked to the Comp Plan. Coordination with King County occurs for sewerage treatment for 20 year population projection. Adequate water is coordinated through coordination with water suppliers. Resource links are provided in Comprehensive Plan 37 PSRC August 6 2013 letter states that there should be a strategy for how and when services to unsewered areas will occur within the 20 year planning period. The two unsewered areas within the City's sewer utility area are listed in the City's Capital Improvement Program; coordination occurs with the service providers for the remaining area outside the City's service area. Resource links will be provided in the Comprehensive Plan. Page 4 of 5 CAPITAL FACILTIES Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions, PSRC and DOC Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) Comment Date /Source Staff comment /analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 38 DOC August 14, 2013 Comment letter -A key element of the GMA is planning for adequate capacity of housing for the number of housing units that are projected to come to your county, allocated across cities and the county. According to page 14 of the Capital Facility Plan Element, current zoning will leave Tukwila short of capacity for 665 units. Next year, Tukwila will review the Land Use and Housing Element and adjust land uses and zoning so that Tukwila can accommodate this population projection. This language should be updated at that time to be consistent with changes to the land use Element. See above response to PSRC 24 The Capital Facilities Plan Element should clearly show where facilities exist, where they are planned, and whether there is adequate water and sewage treatment capacity for the 20 -year population projection. We recommend that much of this information be included in or linked from the comprehensive plan. Since your plan was first adopted 20 years ago, many areas of Tukwila have now been served with sewer. Congratulations! However, it appears that there are a number of small pockets of Tukwila that are not yet served by sewer. Your utilities or capital facilities element should include a clear strategy for how and when service will be provided to these remaining areas within the planning period. DOC staff comments -- August , 2013 Comment noted. A link will be made to the various system plans, which have detailed facility maps, as well as to non - Tukwila service providers. Tukwila projects for non - sewered areas are included in the 20 -year Capital Improvement Program. Page 5 of 5 Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) TRANSPORTATION Comment Date /Source Staff comment /analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 1 VISION 2040 calls for each regional growth center and manufacturing /industrial center plan to establish housing and employment growth targets and mode split goals for the center. The growth targets should be consistent with the adopted growth targets for the city as a whole. PSRC Recommendation: Add the following to the Transportation Element: The City's six yearmode split targets for the Urban Center are 65.7% drive alone trips and 34.3% non -drive alone trips, as defined in the city's GTEC Plan. Within the Urban Center, the City will also try to meet its GTEC goals with a targeted Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) rate of 13.05. (Comment is also repeated in Southcenter Element) 2 The city is encouraged to continue working with King County Metro and Sound Transit to coordinate on the provision of high - quality and efficient transit service in Tukwila. The city's 2005 Transit Master Plan represented a significant effort in support of this coordination and collaboration; however it is unclear whether the transit plan remains in effect as part of the current comprehensive plan 08/06/2013 Comment letter , PSRC RECOMMENDATION: Staff will update the transit Master Plan to capture changed demographics, and indicate desired service improvements. This will be used to work directly with METRO to advocate for service improvements 3 The city is commended for its good work on documenting existing and planned levels -of- service for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities and services. The next steps section of the multimodal level of service results report (p. 35) calls for the city to "work with staff to establish MMLOS policies to balance deficiencies and improvement measures for different modes ... as part of the Transportation Element Update." We support the city moving forward with this work and encourage the city to adopt level -of- service standards for these modes and continue working to develop a multimodal concurrency system. 8/6/13, Comment letter, PSRC RECOMMENDATION: Staff will continue working to establish service levels for bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities. 4 Employment forecasts in the transportation element and used for the travel demand model (27,670 additional jobs from 2010- 2030), are nearly double the growth that current growth targets and forecasts represent (15,500 additional jobs by 2031). Internal consistency is a fundamental principle of comprehensive planning under the growth management act. As the city updates its plan, it will be important to address this discrepancy in land use assumptions. From our conversations, we understand that the city plans to address this issue in a 2016 update to this element. A commitment to do this work will be important for certification purposes and we encourage the city to identify this through the 2015 plan update process. 8/6/13, Comment letter, PSRC Recommendation: The City commits to updating its transportation model during 2016. Add wording: Employment forecasts in the transportation element and used for the travel demand model that include 27,670 additional jobs from 2010 -2030, are nearly double the growth that current growth targets and forecasts represents i.e. 15,500 additional jobs by 2031). The Transportation Demand Model was developed in 2010 -2011 using employment forecast information available at the time. Since then, the employment forecast has been revised downward significantly due to the effects of the Great Recession on the regional economy. In addtion, current forecasts are based to a greater degree on adopted King County Growth Targets for Tukwila. The City commits to addressing the employment forecast issue and the discrepancy in land use assumptions during the next scheduled travel demand model update in 2016. 5 Strengthen policy 13.1.11 for vehicle charging stations 8/31/13, CM Robertson Background: Per RCW 19.27.540, Tukwila is required to make provisions for electric vehicle charging stations. Tukwila Ordinance #2324.(2/11) amended sections of TMC 9, 18 and 21 to adopt regulations for electric vehicle infrastructure. No minimum number of charging station places was required. The thinking was if the market demands, it will happen. An electric vehicle charging space may be included in the calculation for minimum required spaces. Options: 1) Leave as is. 2) Add implementation strategy: Provide at least one electric vehicle charging station at all City facilities 3)Add implementation strategy: Amend TMC !8 to require a minimum # of electric charging stations per x parking spaces for new development.. 6 Tukwila has done a lot of work on transportation policy. We appreciate that the Transportation Element uses information from Commerce - funded Walk and Roll plan and the multimodal level of service study funded under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. We appreciate continued policy focus on multimodal transportation, and new policies addressing alternatives to traditional ownership Dpartment of Commerce letter, 8/15/13 Comment noted. See comment from PSRC above. 7 MAINTENANCE A PRIORITY - -P. 13 -1, Formatted Version -- Maintenance should be a key priority -- Add this to various CM Robertson, 8/28/13 Add wording, p. 13 -1, 2nd to last sentence. "It also provides guidance for development review and approval, land use and zoning decisions, and continuing transportation and maintenance programs . Page 1 of 2 Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) TRANSPORTATION Comment Date /Source Staff comment /analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 8 EDIT LONG SENTENCE - -P. 13 -2, Formatted Version -- Second Bullet, last sentence "Residents value quiet streets in neighborhoods, preferring the isolation and disconnected system, which puts a large volume of behicle and burden on the few streets that do connect and the properties and people who live on them and makes it more difficult for walking to destinations, such as schools, libraries or shopping. CM Robertson, 8/28/13 Edited - -p. 13 -2, 2ND BULLET, last sentence. "Residents value quiet neighborhood streets that exist in an incomplete or disconnected street system. With few "through" streets, many vehicles use the streets that do connect, and burden the adjacent properties and residents The large voume of vehicles on through streets also makes it more difficult to walk to destinations, such as schools, libraries or shopping." 9 ADD WORDING for MAINTENANCE - -P. 13 -6, Policy 13.1.7 CM Robertson, 8/28/13 Edited policy 13.1.7 , p. 13 -6 Protect the transportation system (e.g. roadway, rail, transit, air, and marine) against major disruptions by developing maintenance, prevention and recovery strategies and by coordinating distaster response plans. 10 ADD WORDING FOR BETTER CIRCULATION AMONG PARKING LOTS -- Policy 13.2.5 CM Robertson, 8/28/13 Add wording as follows: Require all new streets, street improvements, property developments and property improvements to provide sidewalks and other non - motorized infrastructure consistent with adopted standards and subarea plans. Property developments and improvements in commercial areas will provide direct pedestrian access from sidewalks to buildings , as well as to and from, and between parking areas. 11 MAPS 13 -4 AND 13 -5 (PP. 13 -24 & 13 -25) hard to read CM Robertson, 8/28/13 We are working to improve legibility per comments in 7/30 work session. 12 RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALKS -- Policy 13.6.2 (p. 13 -26) Continue to allocate funds to Residential Street Fund in order to build sidewalks on residential local access streets CM Robertson, 8/28/13 Rewritten to prioritize residential sidewalks, rather than simply continue to fund: Prioritize funds to the Residential Street Fund in order to build sidewalks on residential local access streets. 13 General Editorial Comment - -Don't use "Continue to..." Policies 13.6.2, 13.6.4, 13.6.5, 13.6.6, 13.6.10, 13.6.12 cm Robertson, 8/28/13 These will be revised. 14 FUNDING - -p. 13- 31 - -New policy desired as follows: Prioritize maintenance projects and funding over new capital projects. CM Robertson, 8/28/13 This is addressed proposed Capital Facilitlies Policy 14.1.2 Page 2 of 2 Comprehensive Plan Update Comments from July 2013 Work Sessions Issue (highlighted in underline where possible) GENERAL COMMENTS Comment Date /Source Staff comment /analysis /options Concern /Issue Area /Policy 1 General Comment: Determine whether to use "shall" 07/31/2013 or "will." Revise document to use one or the other CM Kruller consistently. Staff will replace "will" with "shall" in the final draft 2 Graphics —Maps hard to read. Change colors for greater contrast and ease of reading. 7/31/13 CM Robertson Staff is reviewing the graphics colors to select a palatte that will provide greater contrast. 3 Table of Contents requested Work session 7/30/13 Robertson Resolution #1792 (3/18/13) set the Comp Plan update's workplan and sequence. Since some elements may be combined or eliminated, it's not possible to make an accurate table of contents now. 4 Include policies relating to healthy and local food. 7/31/13 CM Quinn and CM Kruller Staff Recommendation: Review, and include policies in either Economic Development, or Community Image to be considered in 2014. Resources: http://www.psrc.org/growth/foodpolicy/blueprints/ http://www.psrc.org/assets/8593/F1NAL_seattle_food_comp_plan _082012.pdf Consistent with CPP:EC -10 Support the regional food economy including the production, processing, wholesaling, and distribution of the region's agricultural food and food products to all King County communities. Emphasize increasing access to those communities with limited presence of healthy food options. 5 SCHOOL IMPACT FEES: Renton Schools serve a portion of Tukwila's Southcenter area, and want the City of Tukwila to enact a schools impact fee in sufficient time to address the impacts of future housing development. 8/12/13 CC Hearing Stuart Shusterman, Renton School District, Capital Projects office STAFF RECOMMENDATION: No action is needed at this time. Review this topic when development occurs, and Renton Schools make a formal request. BACKGROUND: 1) 5 Tukwila students attend Renton Schools in 2013. 2) Per TCW King County Assessor staff, as of 6/12, 275 property owners paid Renton Schools $5 mm in school levies. (Levy code 2340) 3) This issue was reviewed in the Southcenter EIS (2013). It was determined that TOD- related housing is less likely to impact school enrollment. Tukwila benefits to Renton Schools far exceed impacts. 6 LARGE HOUSES: New very large houses are out of scale with existing housing 8/5/13 letter from Maxine and Wynn Anderson This issue will be considered in 2014 when the Housing and Residential Neighborhoods elements are reviewed. 7 PUBLIC NOTICE: We strongly recommend that each component of your comprehensive plan and development regulation update is clearly identified as such so that citizens and other stakeholders can understand which actions are part of the update, and when this work is complete. Dept. of Commerce letter, 8/14/13 Tukwila is referencing the Comprehensive Plan review and update per RCW 36.70A.130 in all public notices, etc. We will continue to do so throughout the update process. 8 LINKS /BACKGROUND INFO:The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires that sufficient information be in the comprehensive plan to allow a resident, employee, or potential developer to sit down with the plan and understand the future vision for the community, what exists now, and what actions taken over the next twenty years will get the community closer to its vision. In general a lot of good information is included in background reports. We encourage you to bring more of this detail into the plan through summary information, or using full titles or electronic links to other documents. Dept. of Commerce letter, 8/14/13 Background and refererence materials will be provided through electronic links in a "Resource" section Page 1 of 1 ELECTRONIC LINKS TO BACKGROUND AND RESOURCE MATERIALS 1. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT a. Natural Environment Regulatory Background Report • (ADD LINK) b. Tukwila Sensitive Areas Map • http: / /www.tukwilawa.gov /maps /Sensitive %20Areas.pdf c. Tukwila Shoreline Master Program • http: / /www.tukwilawa.gov /dcd /shoreline.html d. WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Enhancement Plan • http: / /www.govlink.org /watersheds /9 /plan- implementation /HabitatPlan.aspx #download e. Abandoned Underground Coal Mine Hazards Assessment report • (ADD LINK) f. Tukwila Urban Tree Canopy Assessment • (ADD LINK) g. Tukwila Municipal Code 18.45 • http: // records .tukwilawa.gov /WebLink8 /1 /doc /56618 /Electronic.aspx 2. UTILITIES ELEMENT a. Utilities Background Report • (ADD LINK) b. Tukwila Water Plan • http: / /www.tukwilawa. gov / pubwks / 2005 _Tukwila_Water_System_Plan.pdfT c. Tukwila Sewer Plan • http: / /www.tukwilawa .gov /pubwks /2005SewerPlan /Final %20Tukwila %2 OSewer%20PIan.pdf d. Tukwila Surface Water Plan • http: / /www.tukwilawa .gov /pubwks /swcomp /swcomp.pdf e. Tukwila Capital Improvement Program (CIP) • http: / /www.tukwilawa.gov /pubwks /cip.html f. Valley View Sewer District • http: / /www.valvue.com /web/ RF 08/28/2013 Z: \DCD n Clerk's \Rebecca \9.9.13 -- CompPlan work session \ELECTRONIC LINKS TO BACKGROUND AND RESOURCE MATERIALS.docx g. City of Renton Utilities • http: / /rentonwa.gov /living /default.aspx ?id =2124 h. City of Seattle (Water, Sewer) • http: / /www.seattle.gov /html /citizen /sewer.htm i. Highline Water District • http: / /www.highlinewater.org/ j. King County Water District #125 • http : / /www.waterdistrict125.com/ k. King County Water District #20 • http: / /www.kcwd20.com/ I. Puget Sound Energy (Electric, Natural Gas) • http: / /pse.com /Pages /default.aspx m. Seattle City Light • http: / /www.seattle.gov /light/ n. Waste Management • http : / /www.wmnorthwest.com /tukwila /recycling.html 3. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT a. Transportation Background Report • (ADD LINK) b. Walk and Roll Plan • http: / /www.tukwilawa.gov /dcd /walkandroll.html c. Commute Trip Reduction Program and Plan • http: / /www.tukwilawa.gov /dcd /ctr.html 4. CAPITAL FACLITIES ELEMENT a. Capital Facilities Background Report • (ADD LINK) b. Capital Improvement Program /Financial Planning Model (CIP /FPM) • http: / /www.tukwilawa.gov /pubwks /CIP.pdf c. Fire Master Plan RF 08/28/2013 Z: \DCD n Clerk's \Rebecca \9.9.13 -- CompPlan work session \ELECTRONIC LINKS TO BACKGROUND AND RESOURCE MATERIALS.docx • (Link to the Fire Master Plan) d. Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan • http: / /www.tukwilawa.gov /recreation /Parks Rec Open Space Plan.pdf 5. SOUTHCENTER ELEMENT a. Vision 2040 • http: / /www.psrc.org /growth /vision2040 /pub /vision2040- document/ b. King County Countywide Planning Policies • http: / /www.kingcounty. gov/ property /permits /codes /growth /GMPC /CPP s.aspx c. Tukwila Strategic Plan • http: / /www.tukwilawa .gov /strategicplan.html RF 08/28/2013 Z: \DCD n Clerk's \Rebecca \9.9.13 -- CompPlan work session \ELECTRONIC LINKS TO BACKGROUND AND RESOURCE MATERIALS.docx TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PREFACE The 16 elements of this Comprehensive Plan address every aspect of the community — social, economic, and environmental. Each element consists of goals, policies, and implementation policies. • Goals are broad statements of community aspiration related to an element • Policies are specific statements of the community's position on particular issues to guide land use review, development decisions, and operational programs that will be pursued in achieving goals • Implementation strategies are representative approaches to policy implementation aimed at achieving goals Readers and users of this Comprehensive Plan should bear in mind four important points: • The policies articulated in the Plan are the foundation for decision making and represent the City's official position. • A better understanding of the intent of the goals and policies presented here may be gained by reviewing the preliminary information available in the background reports prepared during the course of Plan development. A list of these references is included in this document. • It should be borne in mind that policies are not applied in isolation but weighed in relation to other relevant policies and considered in the context of the goal they are intended to achieve. • Implementation Strategies noted throughout the Plan are not exhaustive. In addition to those strategies listed, other strategies may be used in the future. December 3, 2007 iii TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INTRODUCTION The history of what is now the City of Tukwila is the story of those who stopped beside the river, traded, fished, built homes, farmed the land, and worked to create a supportive community. It is the story of how these early settlers envisioned the prosperous commercial center we enjoy today and began laying the groundwork for our place in the region. It is the chronology of Tukwila's willingness to grow and to change with the times, while stubbornly keeping those strong community values that make the City a real home town. WHY PLAN? Tukwila Tomorrow is built on yesterday and today. This Comprehensive Plan is for people. People need a safe and secure place to live, an economy that provides jobs, ways to get around, schools, and recreational opportunities. It is the local government's responsibility to provide public services and facilities, develop policies, and adopt regulations to guide the growth of a city that meets the needs of its people. WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN? A comprehensive plan is a broad statement of community goals and policies that direct the orderly and coordinated physical development of a city into the future. It reflects current community goals and needs, anticipates change and provides specific guidance for future legislative and administrative actions. It reflects the results of citizen involvement, technical analysis, and the judgment of decision makers. The goals, policies, and maps of this Comprehensive Plan provide the basis for implementing regulations, programs, and services. The Plan serves as a guideline for designating land uses and infrastructure development and for developing community services. Introduction December 3, 2007 1 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Introduction WHAT'S IN THE PLAN? This Comprehensive Plan is designed to be a readable, functional document that will guide Tukwila's development for the next 20 years. This Comprehensive Plan has the dual responsibility to meet the goals and needs of Tukwila's citizens and the fulfillment of its regional responsibilities in growth management. Plan Objectives A glance at Tukwila's new Comprehensive Plan will reveal that it touches on every aspect of community life and development — from the character of neighborhoods and standards of urban design to the restoration of areas threatened with decline and the development of vibrant centers of economic life. The Plan's essential function is to serve the citizens by providing guidelines for a safe, livable, economically viable community with which they are proud to identify and which will respond dynamically to the changes that are inevitable over the immediate long term. The Plan is organized into several chapters, or elements, and goals and policies have been developed for each element. These are the planning guidelines and criteria that set the direction and substance of the community's development into the first decade of the next century. All of these elements, goals and policies contribute to the implementation of the Plan's four major objectives: 1. To improve and sustain residential neighborhood quality and livability 2. To redevelop and reinvigorate the Pacific Highway corridor 3. To redevelop and reinvigorate the industrial uses along East Marginal Way 4. To develop a thriving Urban Center as a true regional concentration of employment, housing, shopping, and recreational opportunities. The four major objectives stated above are listed in priority order. December 3, 2007 3