HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial 2003-06-23 Item 3B - Ordinance - Amend Zoning Code to Increase Maximum Height of Structures in LDR ZonesITEM I F RMAtIQN
CAS Number: 03-077 1 Original Agenda Date: 06 -09 -03
Agenda Item Title: Adopt the proposed amendments pertaining to structure height in the LDR/PRO district.
Original Sponsor: Council
I Timeline:
Sponsor's Summary: Adopt the proposed code amendments pertaining to structure height in LDR /PRO.
Recommendations: Adopt the proposed code amendments pertaining to structure height in LDR /PRO.
Sponsor:
Committee: CAP referred to the Planning Commission; March 25, 2003
Administration:
I Cost Impact (if known): None
I Fund Source (if known):
Meeting Date
06 -09 -03
06 -23 -03
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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S.L.
SL.GV
Meeting Date 1
06 -09 -03 I Briefing on code amendments related to structure height in the LDR /PRO district.
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106 -09 -03 I Memo from Steve Lancaster dated 06- 04 -03.
06 -09 -03 I Proposed draft ordinance- zoning code changes re: height allowance in LDR/PRO zone.
06 -09 -03 I CAP minutes 03 -10 -03
06 -09 -03 I CAP minutes 03 -25 -03
106 -09 -03 I Planning Commission meeting minutes April 24, 2003 and May 22, 2003(draft).
106 -23 -03 I Proposed ordinance.
City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
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 (Low Density Residential) district,
structures may be granted a height bonus of one additional foot of height for every four feet of
excess setback (i.e., setback over and above the LDR minimum standard), up to a maximum
height of 50 feet. Anctlliary facilities customarily installed in conjunction with a permitted
recreational use, including light standards and safety netting, shall not be subject to the height
restrictions of the underlying district. Structures for which a height bonus is requested and any
ancilliary facilities taller than the underlying height restrictions shall be subject to Board of
Architectural Review approval under the "Commercial and Light Industrial Design Review
Criteria" provisions of Chapter 18.60.
San Code Height 1, 6/19/03 1
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
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
sign Code Height 2, 6/19/03
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Data.
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