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ITEM INFORMATION
Original Agenda Date:
2/23/04
Agenda Item Title: Annual amendments process including annual amendments and
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Original Sponsor: Council Admin.xx
Timeline:
Sponsor's Summary: Review Process for 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update
1) Annual amendments
2) Growth Management Act (GMA) Technical Update including workplan/public participation process and
resolution
Recommendations:
Sponsor:
Committee: CAP 2/10/04
Administration:
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
APPENDICES
Attachments
Memo from Steve Lancaster (2/12/04)
CAP meeting minutes (2/10/04)
Memo from Steve Lancaster (2/13/04) w/ resolution, workplan
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Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
Tukwila City Council
Steve Lancaster
2004 Comprehensive Plan Update
February 12, 2004
This memo describes the Annual Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, as well as the
process used to review and adopt them. It also discusses how the GMA Technical
Update and Annual Amendment processes will be combined and coordinated in the 2004
Comprehensive Plan Update.
The accompanying memo (Attachment 2) includes a draft resolution which adopts a
public involvement program and work plan for the 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update
process, including the GMA Technical Update and Annual Amendments.
Background:
State law permits jurisdictions to amend their Comprehensive Plan documents no more
than once each year, except in emergency situations. This year, Tukwila's
Comprehensive Plan amendment process will include two main parts: 1) the Growth
Management Act (GMA)- related Technical Update (i.e. revisions required to comply
with provisions of the Washington Growth Management Act) and; 2) Annual
Amendments (i.e. changes proposed by members of the public as part of the City's
regular process). GMA Technical Update items will include focused revisions to certain
elements of the Comprehensive Plan, primarily housing, transportation, natural
environment, and utilities. Annual amendments include requests for policy and map
changes from private parties.
The GMA Technical Update and Annual Amendments will be combined into a single
Comprehensive Plan Update review process. All Comprehensive Plan Update work
should be considered and adopted before December 1, 2004, the State's deadline for
adopting GMA- related changes.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Annual Amendments:
We received three applications for annual Comprehensive Plan amendments from private
parties by the December 31, 2003 deadline. The applications are as follows:
Robb Property 6550 and 6542 Southcenter Boulevard Proposal to
change land use designation and zoning from Low Density Residential (LDR)
to Office (0). This proposal was originally considered last year, but was
denied with an option to reapply for reconsideration if vehicular access and
encroachment issues were resolved by the 12/31/03 application deadline. The
applicant has submitted some new information for City consideration during
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6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 431 -3670 Fax: 206 431 -3665
this year's review process, but it appears that the outstanding issues are not
fully resolved.
Sabey Corporation Between 34 Avenue South and Tukwila
International Boulevard, south of S. 126 Proposal to change land use
designation and zoning from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial
Light Industrial (C/LI). This is a new proposal relating to property that is part
of the Department of Homeland Security property currently under
construction at Intergate East.
La Pianta LLC Tukwila Valley South Proposal to revise Comprehensive
Plan policies relating to the Tukwila Valley South area.
Next Stens for Annual Amendments:
On February 23 and March 8, 2004, the City Council will be briefed on the annual
amendment proposals and decision process. The public will comment on the potential
amendments at a meeting to be held on March 15, 2004. Afterwards, the City Council
will make a threshold decision on which proposed amendments to refer to the Planning
Commission for further review and recommendation.
Council Consideration for Annual Amendments:
After holding its public meeting, the Council will evaluate each proposed amendment
according to the following review criteria:
Is the issue already adequately addressed in the Comprehensive Plan?
If the issue is not addressed in the Comprehensive Plan, is there a public need for the
proposed change?
Is the proposed change the best means for meeting the identified public need?
Will the proposed change result in a new benefit to the community?
Following its initial consideration of a proposed amendment, the Council shall make a
"threshold decision" consisting of one of the following actions:
Refer the proposal as-is to the Planning Commission for further review;
Modify the proposal and refer the Planning Commission for further review;
Defer consideration until a later time;
Reject the proposal.
Coordination of Annual Amendments with GMA Technical Undate:
Distinct from the Annual Amendments discussed above, staff has reviewed existing
Comprehensive Plan policies and evaluated the need for revision based on the Growth
Management Act requirements. As a result of the analysis, staff has prepared a draft
resolution, public process and work plan for the GMA Technical Update portion of the
2004 Comprehensive Plan Update. State law requires legislative action to adopt the work
plan and public process for the GMA Technical Update
On February 23, 2004, the City Council will be briefed on the Comprehensive Plan
update, including both the Annual Amendments and on the proposed public involvement
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process and work plan for the GMA Technical Update. On March 15, 2004, the City
Council will hold a public meeting on the Annual Amendments, and a separate public
hearing on the resolution, work plan and public process for the GMA Technical Update.
Once the Council is satisfied with the GMA Technical Update work plan and public
process, it will pass a resolution to finalize these items.
Next Stens:
After the City Council makes a threshold decision for the Annual Amendments and
adopts the resolution with the GMA Technical Update work plan and public process, all
proposed amendments and work items will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for
review, public hearing and recommendation.
Any proposed amendments that are referred by the Council to the Planning Commission
will return before the Council for briefings, a final public hearing, deliberation and a
decision prior to the December 1, 2004 deadline set by the State of Washington. At that
point, the Council may:
Adopt a proposed amendment;
Adopt a modified version of a proposed amendment; or
Reject the amendment.
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CAP
02 -10 -04
COW
02 -23 -04
C C
03 -15 -04
Ping Comm
March '04
Ping Comm
April '04
Staff
May '04
Ping Comm
June '04
Ping Comm
July '04
CC
August '04
Staff
September '04
CC
September '04
CC
October '04
CC
November '04
2004 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
GMA TECHNICAL UPDATE
Economic Devel (housing /empl targets)
Housing (needs /housing targets)
Natural Environment (SAO)
Urban Center (policy update)
Utilities (policy update)
Transportation (State LOS, policy)
CIP (consolidate and update)
Target Maintenance of Plan (emergencies)
Dates Public Lands
Briefing
Briefing
Public Hearing on Resolution
(workplan and public participation)
Staff Recommended Action:
CC to Adopt Resolution
Briefing on CC adopted Qorkplan
and public participation program
Planning Commission Briefings
Public Open House(s)
Planning Commission Public Hearing(s) and Deliberations
Planning Commission adopts Recommendations to CC
Brief CAP, COW and CC on Planning Commission Recommendations
Public Open House(s)
(continue CC briefings and deliberations)
City Council Public Hearings
(continue CC briefings and deliberations)
City Council Deliberations
City Council Deliberations, Final Public Hearing (if needed)
And Adoption of Ordinance(s)
Tukwila DCD Feb.10, 2004
ANNUAL AMENDMENTS
Robb Property "LDR" to "0")
Sabey Corp. "LDR" to "C /LI
La Pianta (TVS Policies)
Briefing
Briefing
Public Meeting on
Annual Amendment Applications
Staff Recommended Action:
CC to make "threshold decision"
Briefing on Annual Amendments
referred by CC
Present: Pam Linder, Chair; Dave Fenton, Joe Duffie
Steve Lancaster, Rebecca Fox, Jack Pace, Lucy Lauterbach
I Committee chair approval
Community and Parks Committee
February 10, 2004
1. Annual Amendment to the Como Plan Amendments to the Comp Plan are allowed only
'once a year unless there is an emergency. Staff is preparing changes to the Comp Plan, but
because of their workload in other areas, they are doing minimal changes to comply with
changed Growth Management Act (GMA) regulations, and three requests that have been
submitted by members of the public. Anything beyond these issues will need to be proposed for
the 2005 budget, as time does not allow more to be done this year. A proposed public
participation schedule was reviewed, and the Committee thought it was very thorough.
Expanding on the technical changes that will be proposed by staff, Steve went through the update
issues briefly, and Rebecca's memo gave a little more detail. Those issues will be an expanded
checklist that relies somewhat on the old comp plan EIS. Steve said some issues could be
controversial though they won't be major issues. Our comp plan policies will all be reviewed,
and then the GMA regulations will be reviewed to see which of our policies needs to be updated.
Dave asked how "we could make sure our mailing list reached everyone, and was told the most
current list will be used, and anyone who shows an interest in the subject can be contacted. The
Hazelnut will also be used to inform citizens about the process. Recommend resolution to
COW.
2. Charles River Associates Contract Since fall of 2001 the City has contracted with Charles
River in order to use the extensive knowledge and contracts of Dan Brand who works there. Mr.
Brand is a pre- eminent expert in the field of parking, and has helped the City do a bit of planning
for Sound Transit in this field. Now the work will intensify and his help will be more heavily
relied on. Steve pointed out that the contract is not inexpensive, but that it is worth every penny.
Sound Transit's original documents referenced Mr. Brand, so they can't say he's not creditable.
Recommend contract to COW.
3. ECO Northwest contract Two associates from ECO NW have worked with the City as the
plans for the TUC and TOD have begun. They are working with the economic and fiscal issues
about the two areas. The next phase will take an in -depth look at markets for housing and
development for the TUC/TOD areas. Whether it will pay to build specific housing and retail in
certain areas will be looked at from a perspective of whether or not it makes sense. This
company's work is paid through a grant.
Pam raised the issue of this study having large implications, and said it needed to be compared to
the Westfield Mall/Klickitat expansion, Tukwila Village, and the Segale developments. All will
be vying for city funds, and priorities will need to be set. Pam said it's hard to compare the costs
and benefits of all these projects. Recommend contract to COW.
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
Attachment 2
To: Tukwila City Council
From: Steve Lancaster
Subj: 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update (Growth Management Act (GMA)
Technical Update Annual Amendments)
Date: February 13, 2004
Background:
We are proceeding with the 2004 Comprehensive Plan amendment process, including
specific revisions related to the Growth Management Act and consideration of three
amendments submitted by private parties. All amendments should be adopted by
December 1, 2004 to meet the State of Washington's deadline.
Due to staffing, workload and scheduling issues we are focusing attention and resources
on making technical revisions that are required to make Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan
consistent with recent changes to the Washington Growth Management Act (GMA). We
have combined the GMA Technical update with our annual amendment review.
Work plan and nublic narticination:
According to a schedule established by RCW 36.70.A.130(4), each city in Washington
must take legislative action to review and, if needed, revise its Comprehensive Plan and
development regulations to ensure they comply with the GMA. Cities may use a variety
of public processes to fulfill this requirement. The level and amount of review and
revision that each city needs varies, depending on factors, such as when the most recent
Plan and regulations were adopted.
The attached resolution adopts a public involvement program and work plan for the 2004
GMA update as required by RCW 36.70A.130. The work plan was developed after staff
review and analysis of existing Comprehensive Plan policies and changes to the Growth
Management Act. It includes the annual amendments, and GMA required items, as well
as issues that need improvement to be consistent with current State planning legislation.
We would like your comments on the work plan and schedule, and will incorporate them
into the final document. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the work plan on
March 15, 2004.
Steven M, Mullet, Mayor
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206 -431 -3670 Fax: 206- 431 -366
Resolution:
Once the work plan elements have been agreed on, the resolution can be adopted. We
anticipate that this will occur following the March 15, 2004 hearing. The resolution with
work plan, public process and schedule will then be conveyed to the Washington
Department of Commerce, Trade and Economic Development.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Comp Plan Workplan 2/5/04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUICWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A WORKPLAN AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PROCESS FOR UPDATING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PER RCW 36.70A.130.
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act (GMA) of 1990 established Statewide goals,
guidelines and procedural requirements to guide the development, coordination and
implementation of Long- range plans; and
WHEREAS, the City, King County, and other jurisdictions within the County adopted
Countywide Planning Policies to provide a general framework for the implementation of GMA in
King County; and
WHEREAS, the City, in order to implement the requirements and goals of GMA and the
Countywide Planning Policies, adopted a Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Code in
1995, with appropriate public notice, involvement and environmental review; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.80 establishes a public process for
amending the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Code and associated development
regulations have been regularly amended since adoption with public notice, involvement and
environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act requires Tukwila by December
1, 2004 to review, and if needed, revise the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations to
ensure they comply with the requirements of the Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Code and other development
regulations have been reviewed and analyzed to determine needed revisions based on GMA
compliance per RCW 36.70A.130; and
WHEREAS, a public participation program has been developed to provide the public with
an opportunity to comment on the review and suggest needed revisions of the plan and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, a work program has been prepared to complete the needed revisions;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTIY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Public Participation Program for the 2004 City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Update
(Attachment A), and the Work Program (Attachment B) are hereby approved as the basis for
developing the amendments for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2004.
Jim Haggerton, Council President
Filed with the City Cleric
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
2004 Public Participation Program
Comprehensive Plan /Development Code Update
Attachment A
PURPOSE: Involve citizens, businesses and other potentially interested parties in the
preparation and adoption of the 2003 -2004 update to the Comprehensive
Plan/Development Code
ASSUMPTIONS:
Primary goals and objectives will be maintained from current Plan.
Update will focus on elements that require updating per changes to the Washington
Growth Management Act.
The secondary focus will be on any additional changes proposed by the public,
including map changes and improvements /clarifications of existing Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Code, as part of the annual Comprehensive Plan amendment
process.
ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES:
City Council:
The City Council will provide policy guidance and is the final decision maker for the
Comprehensive Plan update. The Council will receive periodic briefings on the update,
review the Planning Commission recommendation, and adopt amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan. The public meeting, open house and hearing will provide public
involvement opportunities. The public will be notified of events through direct mailings
and legal notices. The City Council's target schedule is:
September, 2003 Briefing (Tukwila Profile, Update Process, Scope and Schedule)
March, 2004 Public meeting re annual amendments, hearing re GMA workplan
August, 2004 Briefings -The City Council will review background materials and
proposed amendments.
September, 2004 Public open house, Public hearings. The City Council will hear
and consider public comments.
October, 2004 Deliberations
Planning Commission:
The Planning Commission will provide policy recommendations for the update and
ensure that the public is involved throughout the process through an open house and
hearings. The public will be notified of events through direct mailings and legal notices.
The Planning Commission's target schedule is:
September, 2003 Briefing (Tukwila Profile, Update Process, Scope and Schedule)
April, 2004 Briefings re background information and proposed revisions (3)
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May, 2004 Public open house on background information and proposed revisions
May 2004 Public hearing
June, 2004 Deliberations
July, 2004 Recommendation The Planning Commission will consider public
comments and make a recommendation to the City Council.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT:
In addition to the public open houses, hearings and meetings associated with the Planning
Commission and City Council (above), the following are designed to bring the public into
the process and solicit their input on Update issues /priorities:
Review results from Vision Tukwila meetings and survey (March/April, 2003)
Consider comments from Tukwila Urban Center workshops (primarily focused on
housing issues and transportation element update) (2003 -2004)
Address interested groups as requested (i.e. Southwest King County Chamber of
Commerce, November, 2003)
SEPA checklist(s) comment period. Separate environmental review for Sensitive
Areas update and other amendments (March/April, 2004)
Prepare regular "Hazelnut" articles focused on the Update (January- December, 2004)
Establish City web page presence and email address for Update (February- December,
2004)
Develop Comprehensive Plan Update mailing list including interested citizens,
business owners, others
Distribute Comprehensive Plan Update materials (as available) at City events, (i.e.
Tukwila Days, Special Recycling Day, TUC workshops) locations (i.e. Tukwila
Community Center).
Prepare press releases as appropriate
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Draft
WORK PROGRAM
2004 UPDATE TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Attachment B
The City is required to take action to review and, if needed, revise the City's
Comprehensive Plan and development regulations to ensure compliance with the
requirements of the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A. 130 (1). To accomplish
this, staff reviewed all Comprehensive Plan policies, comparing them with GMA
requirements as well as changes since the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan was adopted in
1995. Staff further reviewed comments from Washington Department of Community
Trade and Economic Development dating from initial Comprehensive Plan adoption in
1995 to make sure that all issues had been resolved.
As a result of this review, staff has identified the following revisions that are needed.
These, combined with three proposed amendments submitted by members of the public,
comprise the majority of the Comprehensive Plan work program as follows:
State Requirements for the 5 -year Plan and Development Regulations Update
I. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Discussion: The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires individual jurisdictions'
plans to be consistent with Countywide Planning Policies, including household and
employment targets aimed at reaching appropriate densities in Urban Growth Areas
(UGAs). Population and employment targets were adopted by King County and included
in Tukwila's 1995 Comprehensive Plan. King County Countywide Planning Policies,
adopted May, 2003, set updated growth targets for Tukwila and other cities within the
County.
Conclusion: Information contained in the Economic Development Element and
Background Report will be revised to incorporate current population and employment
targets specified in the Countywide Planning Policies.
II. HOUSING ELEMENT
Discussion: Staff has considered whether the Housing Element addresses the following
as required by GMA, including: 1) Targets or objectives for providing affordable housing
suited to income levels of people who live or work in Tukwila; 2) Strategy and
mechanisms for achieving targets; 3) Group homes, foster care, accessory dwelling units
and manufactured housing; 4) Housing inventory and analysis for future needs; 5)
Support and provide for efficient use of land and housing opportunities Countywide
Planning Policies.
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Tukwila has among the most affordable housing in the region. Strategies and policies are
in place to continue providing Tukwila's fair share of future regional low- and moderate
income housing. Some strategies include:
Smaller lots in single family zones
Accessory dwelling units allowed on lots at least 7,200 square feet
Increased density allowable through Planned Residential Development
Use of Community Development Block Grant funds to support low- income home
repair programs
As explained above, the Growth Management Act (GMA) requires individual
jurisdictions' plans to be consistent with Countywide Planning Policies, including
updated household and employment targets adopted in 2003. Tukwila's population
targets are derived from an allocation by the County based on population projections for
the state Office of Financial Management. Current targets are more realistic than earlier
targets, and reflect a reduction from 6,000 new living units to 3,200. These can be single
family houses, apartment or condo units. As required by GMA, Tukwila will need to
update the Comprehensive Plan Housing Element and Background Report to include
King County's most recent household targets. We will also prepare an updated housing
analysis and inventory to guide future policy.
Conclusion: Updated household targets, housing inventory and analysis for future
needs will be completed as part of GMA Technical Update.
II. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT
Discussion:
Comprehensive Plan Natural Environment element Policies 4.1.4 through 4.3.4 pertain
to environmentally sensitive areas. TMC Chapter 18.45 (Zoning Code Sensitive Areas
ordinance) guides development near environmentally sensitive areas such as steep slopes,
wetlands and watercourses.
Per RCW 36.70A.172 and .030(5), the City is required to: 1) review the critical
(sensitive) areas ordinances to see if they incorporate the best available science and
special consideration for anadromous fisheries; 2) identify sources of best available
science used to develop the critical areas regulations; and 3) have policies that give
guidance to its critical areas regulations, based on best available science.
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Tukwila is in the process of reviewing its Comprehensive Plan policies and Development
Codes relating to Sensitive Areas to incorporate "best available science" and
consideration of anadromous fish. Tukwila's Sensitive Areas Ordinance (TMC Chapter
18.44) will be updated to incorporate the best available science and special consideration
for anadromous fisheries as required in RCW 36.70A.172. The Natural Environment
Element of the Comprehensive Plan will be evaluated and updated as necessary, based on
best available science to guide policies and regulations for environmentally sensitive
areas, including wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, geologically
hazardous areas, and frequently flooded areas
Conclusion: Tukwila is required to complete this information. Update of Natural
Environment Element and, Sensitive Areas Ordinance in progress.
III. TUKWILA URBAN CENTER ELEMENT
Discussion: The Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Sub -area Plan, now being prepared, is
considered part of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan. TUC Plan work will set policy
direction and contain redevelopment specifics for the Tukwila Urban Center.
Sub -area plans may not be inconsistent with the adopted Comprehensive
Plan. RCW 36.70A.130(2)(a)(i), amended in 2002, allows a plan amendment more
frequently than once a year for "[T]he initial adoption of a sub -area plan that does not
modify the comprehensive plan policies and designations applicable to the sub area."
A sub -area plan that does not change Comprehensive Plan policies can be adopted at any
time, however a sub -area plan such as the TUC plan which proposes a change in policy
may only be considered once a year, together with other proposed comprehensive plan
amendments.
Policy wording will be ready prior to development guidelines. The entire TUC Plan will
not be ready for review and adoption until late 2004 or early 2005, after the December 1,
2004 deadline for amending the Comprehensive Plan has passed.
Since the TUC Plan will contain policy changes and will not be completed until later in
2004, it would be necessary to delay Plan adoption by nearly a year, until the 2005 annual
amendment process. To avoid this delay and in order to make the most efficient use of
staff time, TUC- related policy changes will be considered separate from the rest of the
Plan, and included in the 2004 annual Comprehensive Plan update. Once TUC related
policy changes are adopted, the entire TUC Sub -area Plan can be considered and adopted
when it is completed in later 2004 or early 2005, rather than waiting nearly an additional
year.
Conclusion: The City will revise Tukwila Urban Center policies per guidance of
TUC Sub -area Plan work and Background Report update (in progress)
III. UTILITIES ELEMENT
Discussion: Staff prepared a new Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan
which proposes new or revised policies to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan per
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revisions to the Growth Management Act. In addition, significant changes have occurred
in other City utilities, including telecommunications and solid waste management.
Conclusion: Staff will update data and revise policies requiring changes due to
preparation and anticipated adoption of the Surface Water Management Plan, as
well as any background information which is significantly out of date.
IV. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
Discussion: Staff review showed that the City has done the following as required by
GMA: 1) worked with the regional planning organization to designate the levels of
service on highways that are not of statewide significance; 2) incorporated the levels
of service set by WSDOT for highways of statewide significance and eliminated these
highways from the City's concurrency management system; 3) included an inventory
of state transportation facilities in the City's jurisdictional area. In addition, Tukwila
uses a variety of transportation strategies such as: Commute Trip Reduction (CTR),
Transportation Management Plans (TMP), multi -modal facilities (trails, bus stops,
commuter rail). Tukwila has designated LOS for local arterials. It has not as yet
designated LOS for Regionally Significant State Highways (non -HSS) as recently
required by the Puget Sound Regional Council, and needs to complete traffic
estimates to several state -owned facilities, primarily Interstate -5.
Conclusion: Most of the GMA requirements are met. However, Tukwila needs to
amend the Transportation Element to address the following:
LOS standards for non -HSS, and certain state -owned facilities;
Update planning horizon Include any new or changed policies which result from
updates to the Transportation Plan or Concurrency Ordinance.
V. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT
Discussion: Staff review of comments made from Washington CTED from the 1995
Comprehensive Plan adoption showed that information on the projected needs, current
capacities and funding sources is scattered through various documents and sources.
Conclusion: We recommend updating and consolidating capital facilities
information to show assets and funding sources more clearly.
IV. MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAN ELEMENT
Discussion: The City is required to monitor the Comprehensive Plan, including: 1) a
method for monitoring how well Comprehensive Plan policies and associated
development regulations are achieving the goals of the Plan and of the GMA; 2) a
process for amending the Comprehensive Plan; and 3) a definition of "emergency" for
the purpose of amending the plan or development regulations outside of the yearly
amendment process. Amendments must also be coordinated with King County and other
cities.
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Tukwila monitors the effectiveness of its Comprehensive Plan development regulations
and other implementation techniques by addressing needed changes, performing analysis
(such as the regular "Buildable Lands" analysis) and completing annual amendments to
the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. In addition, the City conducts periodic
updates to related functional plans. The City sends a copy of proposed amendments to
Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, other state
and regional agencies.
Conclusion: The plan monitoring requirements have been met, except for the
emergency amendment." Tukwila needs to specify a definition and process for
"Emergency Amendments" to the Comprehensive Plan by revising the Maintenance
of the Plan Element and the Zoning Code.
VI. Background Information:
When the draft Comprehensive Plan was reviewed by State staff prior to its 1995
adoption, the reviewer indicated that the Comprehensive Plan map should include a
"public lands" designation to identify lands useful for public purposes, such as facilities,
utility corridors, transportation corridors, recreation, schools and/or other public uses.
Conclusion:
We will update a Comprehensive Plan map to include existing information to
indicate a "public lands" designation per comments by Washington CTED.
VII. Annual Amendments
In addition to the preceding GMA- related issues, the City will consider applications
for Comprehensive Plan policy and/or map changes which were received from private
parties who submitted requests for annual amendments prior to the December 31,
2003 deadline.
VIII Target Schedule
January, 2004
Staff prepares annual amendments GMA public involvement work program with
resolution
February, 2004
Brief CAP and COW re annual amendments, GMA revision process scope
Transmit scope of work/public process resolution to COW
Brief Planning Commission re GMA process, annual amendments
March, 2004
Public meeting re annual amendments;
City Council threshold decision re annual amendments
Public hearing on resolution/work plan/public process
Adopt Resolution on work plan/public process
Background information, policy drafts due from staff; Revise
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Begin State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review for 2004 Comprehensive Plan
April, 2004
Issue SEPA
Planning Commission Briefing
May, 2004
Planning Commission briefings
Public open house
Planning Commission hearing
June, 2004
Planning Commission Deliberation
July, 2004
Planning Commission prepares recommendations w/ ordinances;
Submit recommendations to CTED to meet "60 day" requirement
August, 2004
City Council briefings
September, 2004
Public open house
City Council Hearings
October, 2004
City Council Deliberation
November, 2004
City Council adopts ordinances
Ordinances forwarded to CTED
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