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CAS NUMBER: Ref 04-006 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: derk jelatuttp /0 =4
AGENDA ITEM TII1 E Public hearing on proposed ordinance renewing a moratorium on the
acceptance of applications for certain land divisions and land use decisions
within the area designated for transit oriented development.
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award IX Public Hearing I Other
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SPONSOR Council Mayor
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SPONSOR'S Council is required to hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance prior to
SUMMARY adoption.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. X CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 6.29.04
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hold a public hearing and forward to regular meeting of the Council
SPONSOR /ADMIN. on July 19, 2004 for adoption.
COMMITTEE CAP supported the ordinance and forwarded to COW for public
hearing.
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EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
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Comments:
1 MTG. DATE 1 RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
Council adopted Ordinance No. 2037, Establishing a temporary moratorium on the
2.02.04 acceptance of applications for certain land divisions and land use decisions within
the area designated for transit oriented development.
I MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS
1 712.04 I Memo to City Councilmembers RE: Public hearing on a proposed ordinance,
I I Proposed ordinance renewing six -month moratorium.
I I Copy of Memo to CAP RE: Six -month renewal of Ordinance No. 2037.
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Copy of Public Hearing Notice
Copy of letter dated 3une 30, 2004 sent to affected property owners and businesses
in the TOD planning area.
Minutes of CAP meeting, 3une 29, 2004.
OCity of Tukwila. StevenM. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Communtty Development Steve Lancaster, Director
TO: Committee of the Whole
From: Steve Lancaster, Director
Date: July 7, 2004
Subject: Public hearing on an ordinance renewing a temporary moratorium on land
divisions and certain land use decisions in the Longacres TOD planning area.
Background
In September 2002, Council adopted an ordinance establishing a six-month moratorium on the
acceptance of certain land divisions and land use decisions within the transit-oriented
development (TOD) planning area surrounding the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak station (see
Figure 1). The moratorium was intended to preserve land available for development or
redevelopment and restrict land uses that do not implement the vision for the area until land use
and transportation plans and regulations supporting the TOD at the station are in place.
Ordinance No. 2037 will expire August 1, 2004. Council must decide whether to hold a public
hearing and renew the ordinance or let the moratorium lapse. Planning for the TOD area is
progressing, however there is still a need for keeping the moratorium in place until a master plan
for the area is in place.
On June 29, CAP authorized staff to forward the proposed ordinance to Council for a public
hearing at their COW meeting on July 12, 2004. Notice for the public hearing on the moratorium
was provided. In addition, individual letters were sent to affected property owners and
businesses notifying them of the scheduled hearing. Attached is a copy of the proposed
ordinance.
To date, Council has renewed the moratorium three times, modifying it to provide more
flexibility in use of the parcels while the TUC plan was being developed. Since the last renewal
in February 2004, staff received one property owner request for modifications. Staff
recommendations regarding the proposed modifications are addressed below.
Provisions of the Current Ordinance
Within the TOD planning area, the current ordinance prohibits the filing of all permits and
approvals related to land divisions and such uses or activities as manufacturing, industrial &
auto-oriented businesses. The moratorium exempts the filing of and approvals related to the
expansion of existing businesses on existing lots, sign permits and building permits for tenant
improvements, and the extension of a current land use permit.
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It is important to note that even with the moratorium in place, there are more uses permitted
in the TOD area than uses affected by the moratorium. The moratorium does not affect the
filing of approvals related to all other uses currently allowed under TUC zoning, which support
and implement the vision for the area, including those that are easily redevelopable such as auto
sales lots, contractor or storage yards, or commercial parking.
Update on. the TOD Plan
· Public and stakeholder involvement (through several workshops) has been completed.
· A draft plan for the TUC that incorporates the TOD area should be available this fall.
· A third joint City Council/Planning Commission worksession to review the completed dralt
plan will be held late this fall.
Staff Recommendations
Staff received a request to amend the moratorium to allow the following three uses (see attached
letter).
· Allow automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms.
· Allow recreation facilities (commercial-indoor) including bowling alleys, skating rinks and
shooting ranges.
· Allow multi-family housing, including senior citizen housing.
Staff's recommendation is to not amend the moratorium at this time. As stated earlier, there are
more uses permitted in the TOD area than uses affected by the moratorium. Should a specific
project be proposed that falls outside the uses permitted under the moratorium, staff will consider the
appropriateness of the project and bring it forward to the Council for deliberation
Proposed Next Steps
1. Council holds a public hearing on the moratorium at their COW meeting on July 12, 2004.
2. At the next regular meeting on July 19, 2004, Council has the following options:
a) Adopt the proposed ordinance. Its provisions remain the same as the current Ordinance
No. 2037, without modifications. The moratorium remains in effect for six months, at the
end of which Council must hold another public hearing and renew or modify the
ordinance, or allow it to lapse.
b) Modify the proposed ordinance. It remains in effect for six months, at the end of which
Council must hold another public hearing and either renew, modify, or repeal the
moratorium.
c) Take no action. When Ordinance No. 2037 expires on August l, 2004, land divisions,
development activities and land uses will occur in the area as allowed under the City's
zoning. Planning and implementation of the TUC vision and other transportation
improvements may be more difficult.
Recommended Next Steps
There is still a need for keeping the existing ordinance in place until a land use/transportation
framework is adopted. Staff recommends renewing the ordinance without modifications.
Attached is a copy of the ordinance.
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City of Tukwila June 3, 2004
6300 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188 -2544
Attn: Lynn Miranda
Senior Planner
Dear Lynn:
This letter is a request to include 3 permitted uses in the TUC Zoning Property that I own along side the
freeway.
1. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel trailer or used car sales lots
including automotive services.
The automotive zoning would allow more flexibility to relocate existing or accommodate new car
dealerships in Tukwila.
2. Recreation facilities (commercial- indoor) including bowling alleys, skating rinks and shooting ranges.
Given the site constraints an indoor recreation facility would be a good use for the site.
3. Multi family including senior citizen housing.
The multi family would preserve the potential for a mixed use transit oriental development.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Stuart M• eo•
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RENEWING A SIX -MONTH MORATORIUM ON
ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR ChRTAIN LAND DIVISIONS
AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND LAND USES WITHIN THE
AREA DESIGNATED FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
AROUND THE TEMPORARY COMMUTER RAIL/AMTRAK STATION AT
LONGACRES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILTTY; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila issued an Unclassified Use Permit in 1999 allowing
Sound Transit to construct a temporary station for Sounder commuter rail and Amtrak
Ss' service at Longacres, adjacent to the Burlington Northern Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the City recognized the unique opportunity to promote a more
compact, mixed use, pedestrian supportive pattern of development that makes effective
use of its proximity and accessibility to the rail station, and includes a mix of retail,
service, office and residential uses; and
WHEREAS, a more intensive pattern of transit- oriented development (TOD) would
assist the City with the redevelopment of the Tukwila Urban Center, one of thirteen
designated urban centers within King County, and provide workers with commercial,
pt and recreational services close to where they live or work; and
%'T WHEREAS, a more intensive pattern of TOD would benefit the region by assisting
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in achieving Growth Management Act requirements and increasing local and regional
transit ridership; and
WHEREAS, in August 2001, the City held a workshop, inviting other key
stakeholders to explore the possibilities for a TOD in the Longacres area; and
WHEREAS, the workshop resulted in strong support for the project and a "vision"
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for land use and transportation in the Longacres TOD area; and
WHEREAS, to implement this vision, the City applied for and was awarded a $1.5
million grant by the Federal Highways Administration to prepare a master plan for the
Longacres area, identifying land use, urban design and transportation /circulation
objectives, as well as to prepare implementing ordinances and design guidelines,
complete environmental review of the plan and designate it as a planned action, and
integrate the design of the permanent commuter rail /Amtrak station; and
WHEREAS, while the City anticipates the TOD master plan project to be completed
by the end of 2004, some issues need to be addressed immediately in order for the TOD
project to be successful; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) zoning district allows for a variety of
high- intensity regional uses in the TOD planning area, including light industry and
warehousing, some of which may not be of appropriate type, density or character to
support the intent of a TOD; and
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WHEREAS, the Longacres site is considered one of the region's key opportunities
for TOD, primarily due to the large amount of vacant and redevelopable land
surrounding the station; and
WHEREAS, Sound Transit's Unclassified Use Permit for the temporary Sounder
Commuter Rail Station will need to be extended in order to ensure that the permanent
Sounder Station is designed based on a completed TOD master plan; and
WHEREAS, any significant amount of new development occurring prior to the
establishment of a desired pattern of uses in the TOD master plan could jeopardize the
City's ability to implement the TOD plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has already received a proposal for development within the
TOD planning area that would have been inconsistent with the stated vision for the
TOD and threaten the successful implementation of the TOD master plan; and
WHEREAS, the City's Municipal Code allows for the division of land and
adjustment of boundary lines that, if allowed to occur in the TOD planning area, would
make future land assemblage for a TOD project difficult and costly, and threaten the
successful implementation of the TOD master plan; and
WHEREAS, within the TOD planning area, the City desires to take immediate steps
to preserve the land available for development of redevelopment and restrict land uses
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?%'t that do not implement the vision for the area until the TOD at Longacres master plan
and environmental review are completed, certain implementing zoning regulations are
-tt adopted by the City, and other related regional transportation infrastructure issues are
decided; and
WHEREAS, the City also desires to ensure public input on these issues; and
WHEREAS, the moratorium will expire on August 1, 2004, and the TOD planning
process is not yet completed; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on this proposed ordinance will be held on July 12,
2004; and
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":91Z t WHEREAS, the City desires to preserve the status quo for the protection of the
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health, safety and welfare of City residents, as it relates to development in Tukwila,
until these matters are more fully considered and, therefore, has determined that an
emergency exists;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
F WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of Fact and Emergency Declared. The "Whereas" clauses,
above, are hereby adopted by reference as the City Council's findings of fact as if fully
set forth herein. Furthermore, the City Council hereby declares an emergency necessary
for the protection of the public health, public safety, public property or public peace.
Section 2. Moratorium Area Defined. For the purposes of this ordinance, the TOD
planning area" is identified in Figure 1. This area is bounded by I-405 on the north,
Tukwila city limits on the east, the southern boundary of parcel number 2523049006 on
the south, and West Valley Highway on the west.
Section 3. Moratorium on Activities. The moratorium established by Ordinance
No 1996 is hereby renewed, regarding the filing of permits and approvals within the
TOD planning area relating to
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1. Land Divisions: This includes all permits and approvals related to
subdivisions, short subdivisions, boundary line adjustments, and lot consolidations.
2. Development Activities and Land Uses: Except for sign permits, building
permits for tenant improvements, the extension of current land use permits, and
•t: expansion of existing businesses on existing lots, this includes all applications and
approvals for any and all:
a. rezones
b. conditional use permits
c. unclassified use permits
d. variances
e. binding site plans
f. required environmental review
c•-•• g. building permits h. land altering permits relating to the following activities and uses:
(1) Amusement parks
(2) Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms. No
dismantling of cars or travel trailers nor sale of used parts allowed.
(3) Automotive services
(4) Cemeteries and crematories
(5) Commercial laundries
(6) Drive -in theaters
(7) Drive- through restaurants
(8) Electrical substations distribution
(9) Heavy equipment repair and salvage
(10) Internet data /telecommunication centers
(11) Manufacturing, processing and /or packaging of foods, including
but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (except fermenting and distilling), candy,
canned or preserved foods, dairy products and byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods
and meats (no slaughtering)
(12) Manufacturing, processing and /or packaging pharmaceuticals
and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs
(13) Manufacturing, processing, and /or packaging previously
prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags, brooms, brushes, canvas, clay,
clothing, fur, furiture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics, rubber, tile, and wood
(14) Manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/ or
repairing electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and dental
equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and recording
equipment.
(15) Manufacturing, processing and /or assembling previously
prepared metals including, but not limited to, stamping, dyeing, shearing or punching
of metal, engraving, galvanizing and hand- forging.
(16) Motels
(17) Recreation facilities (commercial indoor), including bowling
alleys, skating rinks, shooting ranges
(18) Warehouse storage and /or wholesale distribution facilities
Section 4. Effective Period of Moratorium. The moratorium renewed by this
ordinance shall become effective as set forth in Section 7 below, and shall continue in
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effect for six months thereafter unless repealed, renewed or modified by the City
Council after a subsequent public hearing and entry of findings of fact.
Section 5. Work Program. The Mayor is authorized to allocate the necessary
resources to prepare a work program to address the land use and transportation
planning issues identified in this ordinance and the City shall implement such a work
program.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance, or a summary thereof, shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City. As set forth in Section 1, this public emergency
ordinance necessary for the protection of public health, public safety, public property
or the public peace shall be effective immediately upon its adoption, pursuant to
RCW 35A.12.130.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2004.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Office of the City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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Deparlment of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
TO: Community Affairs and Parks Committee Members
From: Steve'Lancaster, Directc~
Date: June 23, 2004
Subject: Renewing the current moratorium on certain land divisions and development
activities within the transit oriented development (TOD) planning area
Background
In September 2002, Council adopted an ordinance establishing a six-month moratorium on the
acceptance of certain land divisions and land use decisions within the transit-oriented
development (TOD) planning area surrounding the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak station (see
Figure 1). The moratorium was intended to preserve land available for development or
redevelopment and restrict land uses that do not implement the vision for the area until land use
and transportation plans and regulations supporting the TOD at the station are in place.
Ordinance No. 2037 will expire August 1, 2004. Council must decide whether to hold a public
hearing and renew the ordinance or let the moratorium lapse. Planning for the TOD area is
progressing, however there is still a need for keeping the moratorium in place until a master plan
for the area is in place.
To date, Council has renewed the moratorium three times, modifying it to provide more
flexibility in use of the parcels while the TUC plan was being developed. Since the last renewal
in February 2004, staffhas received one property owner request for modifications. Staff
responses and recommendations regarding the proposed modifications are addressed below.
Provisions of the Current Ordinance
Within the TOD planning area, the current ordinance prohibits the filing of all permits and
approvals related to land divisions and such uses or activities as manufacturing, industrial &
auto-oriented businesses. The moratorium exempts the filing of and approvals related to the
expansion of existing businesses on existing lots, Sign permits and building permits for tenant
improvements, and the extension of a current land use permit.
It is important to no[e that even with the moratorium in place, there are more uses permitted
in the TOD area than uses affected by the moratorium. The moratorium does not affect the
filing of approvals related to all other uses currently allowed under TUC zoning, which support
and implement the vision for the area, including those that are easily redevelopable such as auto
sales lots, contractor or storage yards, or commercial parking.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
Update on the TOD Plan
· Public and stakeholder involvement (through several workshops) has been completed.
· A draft plan for the TUC that incorporates the TOD area should be available this fail.
· A third joint City Council/Planning Commission worksession to review the completed draft
plan will be held late this fall.
Staff R~commendations:
Staff received a request to amend the moratorium to allow the following three uses (see attached
letter).
· Allow automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms.
· Allow recreanon facilities (commerciaMndoor) including bowling alleys, skating rinks and
shooting ranges.
· Allow multi-family housing, including senior citizen housing.
Staff's recommendation is to not amend the moratorium at this time. As stated earlier, there are
more uses permitted in the TOD area than uses affected by the moratorium. The above uses do '
not support the vision for the TOD area and require significant investment and thus ai'e less
likely to be redeveloped to a more TOD compatible use in the future. In addition, allowing multi*
family housing in ~he TOD area would first require a change in the zoning code. Should a specific
project be proposed that falls outside the uses permitted under the moratorium, staff will consider the
appropriateness of the project and bring it forward to the Council for deliberation
Thet:e are no other substantive differences between the current ordinance and the proposed
ordinance.
Options
1. Council renews the Ordinance as is. Its provisions remain the same as the current
Ordinance No. 2037, without modifications. The moratorium remains in effect for six
months, at the end of which Council must hold another public hearing and renew,
modify, or repeal the moratorium.
2. Council modifies the Ordinance. It remains in effect for six months, at the end of which
Council must hold another public hearing and either renew, modify, or repeal the
moratorium.
3. Council allows the Ordinance to lapse. Land divisions, development activities and land
uses will occur in the area as allowed under the City's zoning. Planning and
implementation of the TUC vision and other transportation improvements may be more
difficult.
Next Steps
Staff recommends renewmg the current ordinance and forwarding it on to the COW for a public
hearing at their July 12th me'eting.
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freeway.
I. Automobile, re~eafion~ veNcles or travel ~ler ~es rooms ~d mvet =~ler or used c~ s~es lots
including automotive se~ces.
The aammouve zoffing woffid ~low more fleMbili~ to rel~ate e~sung or acco~o~te new c~
dealemhips in T~vila.
'~ Recreation facilities (commercial-indoor) including bowling alleys, skating rinks a_nd shooting ranges.
Given the site constrmnts an indoor recreation facility would be a good use for the site.
3. Multi faXmly including senior citizen housing.
The multi family would preserve the potential for a mixed use transit oriental development.
T!rank YOU l~or [9u.r. cons!deradon.
Sincerely,
Smart M
CITY OF TUKWILA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tukwila City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday,
July 12, 2004 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter
Blvd., Tukwila, m consider the following:
An ordinance renewing a six-month moratorium on acceptance of applications for
certain land divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area
designated for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) around the temporary Sounder
Commuter Rail/Amtrak station at Longacres.
All interested persons are invited to be present to voice approval, disapproval, or opinions on this issue.
For those unable to attend in person, you may submit written testimony to the City Clerk's office until
5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Tukwila City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The City strives to accommodate people with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations are available at the public hearing with 48 hours advance notice. This
notice is also available in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the City
Clerk's Office at (206) 4334800 or TDD (206) 248-2933 if we can be of assistance.
Jane E. Cantu
City Clerk
Published: Seattle Times - 07/02/04
Department of CommunitY Development Steve Lancaster, Director
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
June 30, 2004
Dear Sir or Madam:
TheLTukwila City Council is considering renewing Ordinance No. 2037 establishing a temporary
mo'ritorium on certain land divisions, and development activities and land uses within the area
designated for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) around the temporary commuter
rail/Amtrak station at Longacres (see Figure 1).
According to City records, your property-or business may be affected by this moratorium.
Consequently, we wanted to notify you of the public hearing on this ordinance scheduled for
Monday, July 12, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, located in Tukwila City Hall, 6200
Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila WA.
The moratorium is intended to preserve land available for development or redevelopment, and
restrict land uses that do not implement the vision for the area until land use and transportation
plans and regulations supporting the TOD are in place.
Within the TOD area, the current ordinance:
· Prohibits the filing of all permits and approvals related to:
· land divisions
· such uses or activities as manufacturing, industrial & auto-oriented businesses.
· Allows the filing of and approvals 'related to:
The expansion of existing businesses on existing lots
Sign permits and building permits for tenant improvements
· Allows the filing of approvals relited to:'
All other uses currently allowed under TUC (Tukwila Urban Center) zoning which
support and implement the vision for the area, including those that are easily
redevelopable such as auto sales lots, contractor or storage yards, or commercial
parking.
The ~urrent Ordinance, No. 2037, expires August 1, 2004. Council must hold a public hearing
-and decide whether to modify or renew the ordinance, or let the moratorium lapse· Planning for
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the TOD area is underway, and there is still a need for keeping the moratorium in place until a
master plan for the area is in place.
For additional information, or to obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance, please contact Lynn
Miranda, Senior Planner, or Jack Pace, Deputy Director, at 206.431.3670.
Sincerely,
~[eve Lancaster
~)irector, Department of Community Development
Community and Parks Committee
June 29, 2004
Present: Pam Linder, Chair; Joe Duffle, Dave Fenton
Kathy Stetson, Evie Boykan, Jack Pace, Steve Lancaster, Lynn Miranda, Lucy
Lauterbach; Tom Gut and Don Monahan Sea Tac Public Works
1'. Interlocal re CDBG and Home Investment Programs The City receives CDBG and HOME
housing, investment program funds tkrough King County, which uses a Joint Recommendations
Committee (IRC) to advise the County on allocations. The IRC duties and composition are spelled out
in th~ interlocal the cities and county sign for the distribution of funds. Representation on the JRC is
being changed to allow more suburban representation. Taking one County representative off and
adding 2 members each from south and north/east suburban King County is the change being
addressed. The Committee supported the amendment to the interlocal. Recommend interlocal
amendment to Council.'
2. Dollar Rent-A-Car Signs Dollar Rent-A-Car is located on S. 160th/TIB at the boundary of Sea Tac
· ' and Tukwila. Sea Tac is now improving TIB at this location, and in the construction process one of
Dollar's signs wa~ damaged beyond repair. Tukwila's sign code requires nonconforming signs (which
these are) to be made.confotTming when the sign is relocated or modified. Two options were presented:
either change the boundary to give the business to Sea Tac, which would allow two signs; or pass a
waiver to allow the business to have two signs placed just ovtside the right of way. The Sea Tac staff
members were relieved they did not have to condemn the signs, which could have cost the city up to $1
m. Recommend resolution to COW and Regular Meeting.
2a. Junk Cars & Property MaintenanceThe Committee members asked Don and Tom about their
code enforcement of the Sea Tac junk car and property maintenance ordinances. The ordinances for
junk cars are strictly enforced in the front and side yards visible from the street. A citizen group had
worked with city officials to define how much (what percentage) of a yard or front property could be
used for parking vehicles. Another law they passed did not allow the freestanding tents (a tent roof on
four 7' poles) in front yards unless it has no walls. Both said it was going very well, with no public
outcry from citizens over the more strict regulations. When asked if they'd given residents a year to get
used to the new codes before they were strictly chromed, Tom said he didn't think it was that long,
though he thought it could have been six months. They said they advertised their hew standards for
about six months in their city newsletter. Information. _
· '-'-3' .. Ordinance Renewing TOD Moratorium The Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area off of
Interurban has had a moratorium since 2002, wt~en the City decided to have an integrated plan for this
area. The planning has proceeded with public input through several stages, but is not quite done yet.
.The Council did approve an amendment to the original moratorium ordinance, adding uses allowed
there. An applicant &as asked for a broadening of those uses, but the staffand Committee members
agreed that was not a3propriate now. The Committee chose to renew the moratorium for six months, ]
hoping work will be done by then to be able to remove it. Recommend resolution extendm~
moratorium to COW and Regular Meeting. _ 4
4. Charles River Contract Dan Brand of Charles River has helped the City in its negotiations with
Sound Transit over parking issues. Issues have changed since his work first started, and his expertise is
still n4eded to respond to Sound Transit's proposals. This can be done through a contract extension,