HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2007-02-13 Item 2C - Surplus - 12230 43rd Avenue South Property for Habitat for Humanity
City of Tukwila
Steven M. Mulle0 Mayor
Department of Community Development
Steve Lancaster, Director
MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Community Mfairs and par~ommittee
Steve Lancaster, DCD Direct ~
February 7,2007
Disposition of surplus property to Habitat for Humanity
Issue
The City of Tukwila currently owns property located at 12230 43rd Ave South. The property
is zoned Low Density Residential (LDR) and the lot area is 3000 sq. ft. The aerial map of
the property is attached to this memo. The City no longer has a need for this property and
will declare it as surplus property and has discussed offering the property to Habitat for
Humanity of Seattle/South King County.
Background
The City obtained this property when it took over Water District 25 in 1991. It was owned by
the Water District since 1948. Duwarnish hnprovement club was meeting in the building
located on the property, which was called Peterson Hall. However the structure needed majcr
repairs and the Duwamish hnprovement Club now meets in the Community Center. The
property is no longer needed for a City Park or a public facility. Therefore the City is
considering declaring it as surplus property.
Pursuant to Tukwila City Policy 300-07(2)(c), the City can dispose of property ifit is done
by a resolution and the Council consents. Per Washington State Constitution Article VIII
Section 7, ''No county, city, town or other municipal corporation shall hereafter give any
money, or property, or loan its money, or credit to or in aid of any individual, association,
company or corporation, except for the necessary support of the poor and infirm, or become
directly or indirectly the owner of any stock in or bonds of any association, company or
corporation. "
Habitat for Humanity relies on individual volunteers, donors, schools and civic groups,
corporations and religious congregations to work in partnership with low-income families to
build homes and strengthen communities. Attached is the folder prepared by Habitat for
Humanity that includes information about the agency and the projects undertaken by them. A
representative from the agency will be at the meeting if you have questions for them.
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6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 . Tukwila, Washington 98188 · Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-3665
There is currently a moratorium on development oflots that are less than 6500 sq. ft. in the
LDR zoning district. A public hearing is scheduled on March 5, 2007, by the City Council to
decide on the moratorium and code clarification for allowing development on undersized
lots. In order to develop the property, Habitat for Humanity will have to follow the variance
procedure, which is part of the code clarification currently under review by the City Council.
Recommendation
Please forward this item for review by COW on March 12,2007.
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