HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2003-06-23 Item 3A.2 - Public Hearing - Ordinance Amending Zoning Code to Increase Maximum Height of Structures in LDR ZonesOriginal Sponsor:
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ITEM INFORMATION"
Original Agenda Date: 06 -09 -03
CAS Number: 03-077
Agenda Item Title: Public hearing on the proposed code amendments pertaining to structure height in the
LDR/PRO district.
Council Admin.
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Public hearing on the proposed code amendments pertaining to structure height in the
LDR/PRO district.
ITEM No.
3.a.(2)
Hold the public hearing on the proposed code amendments pertaining to structure height in
the LDR/PRO district.
Sponsor:
Committee: CAP referred to the Planning Commission; March 25, 2003
Administration:
Cost Impact (if known): None
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COW
Meeting Date 1 Action
106 -09 -03 I Briefing on code amendments related to structure height in the LDR /PRO district.
Attachments
Memo from Steve Lancaster dated 06- 04 -03.
Proposed draft ordinance- zoning code changes re: height allowance in LDR/PRO zone.
CAP minutes 03 -10 -03
CAP minutes 03 -25 -03
Planning Commission meeting minutes April 24, 2003 and May 22, 2003(draft).
Memo from Steve Lancaster dated 06 -18 -03
Proposed ordinance (underline /strikeout version).
TO: City Council
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DATE: June 18, 2003
Background
Additional clarification requested
18.42.30 Basic Development Standards
CITY OF TUKWILA
INTER OFFICE MEMO
FROM: Steve Lancaster
SUBJECT: Proposed Code Amendments relating to Structure Height
In the LDR/PRO district File No. L03 -010
A public hearing has been scheduled for proposed amendments to height restrictions within the
Low Density Residential/Public Recreation Overlay (LDR/PRO) zoning district. The Planning
Commission has recommended that the code be amended to provide a height bonus of one foot
for every additional four feet of setback, up to a maximum of 50 feet and subject to the approval
of the Board of Architectural Review. Staff initiated this proposed amendment in response to the
city's agreement with Starfire Sports on redevelopment of Fort Dent Park.
Since briefing the City Council on this issue on June 9, 2003 we have discovered that the
existing LDR/PRO development standards are not clear concerning the height of certain ancillary
facilities commonly installed in conjunction with recreational uses. Staff is therefore
recommending that the Council consider adding language making it clear that certain facilities
(such as light standards and safety netting) are not subject to the underlying district's height
restriction if approved through design review. TMC 18.42.030 would therefor read as follows
(Planning Commission recommended amendment underlined, staffs proposed classification in
underlined italics):
Development standards for the PRO district shall be as specified by this title for the
underlying district. However. when the underlying district is the LDR 1 ow Density
Residential district_ structures may he granted a height bonus of one (11 additional foot of
height for every four (41 feet of excess setback (i.e.. setback over and above the LDR
minimum standard), un to a maximum height of fifty (50) feet Ancillary facilities
customarily installed in conjunction with a permitted recreational use including light
standards and safety netting shall not be suhiect to the height restrictions of the underlying
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district. Structures for which a height bonus is reauested and any ancillary facilities taller
than the underlying height restrictions shall he subject to Board of Architectural Review
annroval under the "Commercial and Light Industrial Design Review Criteria" nrovisions of
Chanter 18.60.
The revised ordinance attached for your review incorporates this clarification.
Recommendation
Hold the scheduled public hearing.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1758, AS CODIFIED AT TMC
18.42.030 RELATING TO BUILDING HEIGHT STANDARDS WITHIN A LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/PUBLIC RECREATION OVERLAY DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, public recreational facilities located in or near low- density residential areas
may be unreasonably constrained if structure height is strictly limited to that of nearby housing;
and
WHEREAS, public recreational uses are typically sited on parcels of significantly greater
area than those of nearby homes, providing opportunities for providing land use compatibility
and greater development flexibility through increased setbacks; and
WHEREAS, on April. 24, 2003 the Tukwila Planning Commission, following adequate
public notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning a proposal to modify the
Tukwila Zoning Code's height limitations relating to structures located within the Low Density
Residential /Public Recreation Overlay (LDR /PRO) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2003 the Tukwila Planning Commission adopted a motion
recommending that the Tukwila City Council amend the Zoning Code to provide for a height
bonus in the LDR /PRO zoning district, subject to case -by -case design review; and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2003 the Tukwila City Council, following adequate public notice,
held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the recommendation of the Planning
Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.42.030, is amended as follows:
18.42.030 Basic Development Standards.
Development standards for the PRO district shall be as specified by this title for the underlying
district. However. when the underlying district is the LDR (T.nw- Density Residential! district,
structures may he (ranted a height bonus of one additional font of height for every four feet of
exress setback (i.e., setback over and above the LDR minimum standard) un to a maximum
height of 50 feet. Ancilliary facilities customarily installed in roniu_nc'inn with a permitted
recreational use, including light standards and safety netting. shall not he suhiect to the height
restrictions of the underlying district. Structures for which a height bonus is reauested and any
andlliary facilities taller than the underlying height restrictions shall be subject to Board of
Architectural Review annroval under the "Commercial and Light Industrial Dasitm Review
Criteria" nrnvisinns of Chanter 18.60_
Section 2. 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
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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 3. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the
official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect five (5) days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2003.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance No.:
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