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review of the elements to be considered in 2014, and has forwarded its recommendations
on the Roles and Responsibilities, Community Image, Parks, Economic Development and
Tukwila South Elements to the City Council for action. The Council is being asked to hold a
public hearing, review, revise and adopt the updated Elements.
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SP( )N,,( )W S The City is conducting its periodic review and update of its Comprehensive Plan as required
Si ■mni \In' by the Washington Growth Management Act. The Planning Commission has completed its
review of the elements to be considered in 2014, and has forwarded its recommendations
on the Roles and Responsibilities, Community Image, Parks, Economic Development and
Tukwila South Elements to the City Council for action. The Council is being asked to hold a
public hearing, review, revise and adopt the updated Elements.
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Informational Memorandum dated 8/4/14
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FROM: Jack Pace, Director Department of Community Development
BY: Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner
DATE: August 4, 2014
SUBJECT: Comprehensive PIan Update
ISSUE
The City of Tukwila is conducting ts periodic review and update of its Comprehensive PIan as
required by the Washington Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.130(1)). The Planning
Commission has completed its review of the elements to be considered in 2014, and is
forwarding its recommendations to the City Council for action.
BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive PIan, first adopted in 1995, establishes goals and policies that guide
Tukwila as it grows and changes over time. Its policies and land use map lay out the
community's long range vision. The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) gives
Tukwila the opportunity to amend the Comprehensive PIan once a year, unless it is an
emergency. The Comprehensive Plan has been amended regularly to keep up with changing
requirements, and to respond to requests from the public.
In addition to these amendments, the state Growth Management Act (GMA) requires counties
and cities periodically to conduct a thorough review of their plan and development regulations to
make them current with any relevant changes in the GMA and to respond to changes in land
use and population growth. The last required systematic review and update was completed in
2004. By June 30, 2015, the City of Tukwila is required to complete a periodic review and
update of its Comprehensive PIan.
Tukwila is preparing the required update in phases over several years. The work is proceeding
along a general schedule, work plan and public participation program adopted by the Council in
March, 2013. In keeping with the work plan, the Comprehensive Plan update comes directly to
the Committee of the Whole.
Work was completed on the Manufacturing/Industria Center and Shorelines elements in 2011.
In 2013, the Capital Facilities, Utilities, Natural Environnnent, Southcenter/Urban Center,
Shoreline (narrative) and Transportation elements were updated. The new PROS element, and
revised Roles and Responsibilities, Community Image and Identity, Economic Development,
and Tukwila South elements will be adopted during 2014.
Planning Commission review of the Housing, Residential Neighborhoods, and Transportation
Corridors elements will begin later in 2014. We anticipate that these elements will come to you
for consideration during Spring, 2015. The entire document wiu be formatted as updates are
complete.
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Public Outreach:
During 2014, City staff has made significant efforts to reach out in new ways to bring Tukwila's
diverse community into the City planning process. This includes identifyng and training
community liaisons ("Community Connectors"), who are part of language and cultural
populations within Tukwila, including Spanish, S0nna|i, Arabic, Tingrya, Amharic and Burmese,
that have not been trathtionally involved or heard. The liaisons conducted 194 in-person
surveys with their community members about topics relevant to the Comprehensive Plan update
including houSiOg, access to healthy food and small businesses.
During their one-on-one survey conversations, the Connectors invited community members to
attend one of two Community Conversation meetings. Two meetings in March, 2014 had a
combined record attendance of approximately 180 community members. At the evening
meeting, eight language groups were represented and fourteen interpreters worked to keep
everyone involved in the discussion.
At the Community Conversation meetings, staff used a variety of techniques to engage the
public and gather input. These included giving a visual preference survey of housing, asking
each person to introduce himself to the whole group and share a word that described Tukwila,
and gathering in small groups to talk about community priorities, neighborhood quality and ways
to promote healthy living. This input is being used to develop policies and strategies for the
remaining elements af the Comprehensive Plan update.
Staff is also using Planning Commission and City Council hearings, mailings, City website, print
publications, and community events, such as the Teen Kick-Off, to receive public comments and
to inform the public about the Comprehensive Plan update. We have seen continued
involvement during the PC review process by residents reached through the Connectors
programs.
DISCUSSION
The Comprehensive Pan update assumes that:
• Primary goals and objectives remain relevant and will be maintained from the current
Plan;
• Updates will focus on elements that require revision per changes to the Washington
Growth Management Act, and regional requirements (i.e. Vision 2040' Countywide
Planning Policies);
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Tukwila's Strategic PIan vision and goals will be reflected and incorporated into the
Comprehensive Plan;
• Policies and descriptions will be updated, and edited to reflect changed conditions, and
to ncrease ciarity and consistency throughout the document;
• Elements may be reorganized or consolidated for greater readability and conciseness
• The format will be updated to improve its on-line usability and attractiveness;
Summary of Planninq Commission recommended changes
The recommended policies reflect updates to elements throughout the Comprehensive Plan and
incorporate the priorities expressed in the Strategic Plan and through Connnnunih/(�OOverBoUOn
meetings as appropriate. consolidate and/or clarify
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Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element:
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The first-ever Comprehensive Plan element dedicated to the parks, recreation and open space
system is based on the City's recently adopted Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan.
Recommendations include:
• Relocate and consolidate parks, recreation and open space-related goals and policies
from other Comprehensive Plan elements into a single and specific element related to
the parks, recreation and open space system;
• Provide clear and cohesive policies to guide the orderly development of the parks,
recreation and open space system;
• Address the physical capacity for additional recreation facilities in existing park lands.
• Build on the citywide vision identified in the Strategic Plan;
= Address the key parks and recreation needs identified by the public, including:
a. Improving nearby access to park land and recreation opportunities, calling for
Iinkages among streets, trails and parks;
b. Creating safe and inviting spaces and more connected parks and facilities to
strengthen neighborhoods, community identity and economic vitality; and
C. Fostering a common sense of ownership by encouraging parks and programs
that foster social interaction, gathering and use of the city's park and
recreation system.
• Embrace the diversity of the city by encouraging interpretation, design and public
programs and services.
▪ Support the plans, policies, pr jects and programs that will increase access to parks and
recreation opportunities in the Southcenteraukwila Urban Center, Tukwila South and
Tukwila International Boulevard areas.
• Support healthy lifestyles, play and learning through a variety of park and recreation
facilities and programs.
• Encourage environmentally-sustainable practices.
Community Image and Identity Element:
This element addresses a variety of topics that fall broadly under the "sense of
place"/community image/community identity category. The recommended element touches
upon historic preservation, city boundaries, residential areas, commercial areas, transportation
corridors, Tukwila urban center, open space and parks, and urban forestry as they relate to the
appearance or impression a community presents to its residents, visitors and workers.
Recommendations include:
• Relocate parks and open space goals and policies to the new Parks, Recreation and
Open Space element;
• Delete Tukwila Urban Center goal and policy as this topic is now addressed in its own
element;
• Add selected policies pertaining to historic preserva ion, business districts and parking
standards from the Transportation Corridors element;
• Move Urban forestry policies to the Natural Environment element (addressed during the
2013 Comprehensive PIan update);
• Add policies that embrace cultural diversity;
• Add policies that encourage taking proactive steps to establish a positive image for
Tukwila; and
• Add poicies that promote heathy living and access to nutritious food.
The Planning Commission discussed whether to promote distinct neighborhood identity through
signage or through customized zoning/development standards and did not come to a consensus
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(see policy 1.1.3). Staff has left this policy in the document but flagged it for the Council's
consideration.
During the Planning Commission review process, comments were received from Urban Food
Link, Forterra and Global to Local. Many of the revisions suggested by these organizations
have been incorporated into the Planning Commission recommended element and are noted in
the right margin of the documents as "comments". Copies of the written comments received on
this element are included in the Council's notebook as well.
Roles and Responsibilities Element:
This element focuses on the social, rather than the physical, environment. It recognizes
probems and offers solutions to ensure basic needs are met, safety and security provided for,
and that cornmunication is extensive and clear. It also acknowledges Tukwila's involvement in
regional issues and partnerships.
Recommendations include:
• Emphasize effective partnerships both across City departments and with a range of
organizations to meet community needs;
• Enhance policies relating to emergency management planning;
• Broaden policies that relate to safety and security to include long-term environmental
security;
• Add flood management policies previously found in the Utilities element;
• Emphasize increasing communication and engagement by using new techniques to
build meaningful connections between the City and the diverse communities that make
up Tukwila;
• Provide the public with greater access to information by increasing the City's cultural and
Iinguistic competency in the way it does business; and
• Emphasize the benefits of regional collaboration to Tukwila.
The Planning Commission recommended that public safety staff strive for better relationships
with the entire connrnunhn, rather than calling out the need to establish better relationships
specifically with immigrant communities, as the Strategic Plan did.
Tukwila South Element
Significant progress has occurred in Tukwi!a South over the Iast ten years to make the current
Tukwila South element outdated. It has been completely rewritten to reflect these changes.
The recommended element:
Uses the Tukwila South Master Plan as a basis for the policies provided. Certain parts of
the Sensitive Areas Master Plan (SAMP) and Development Agreement are included in
the revised Comprehensive PIan element;
Removes outdated language referencing the need for a master plan since the City has
approved a master plan for the area;
� Updates the "Background Section" to discuss the entitlements and agreements that are
approved by the City.
Economic Development Element
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The Economic Development element has been rewritten to reflect changed conditions and
priorities. Given the significant changes that have been made a strikeout/underline version is
not provided, instead notes from staff discussing the changes are shown. The recommended
element:
� Adds significant anguage that addresses improving the "employability" of City residents;
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Updates the "Economic Setting" section with current data from the City's Strategic Plan
and from the Puget Sound Regional Council;
• Removes references to code enforcement. Economic Development does not conduct
code enforcement activities;
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Removes duplicate language that is found in other Comprehensive Plan Elements;
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"Implementation Policies" that have either been completed or which are outdated have
been removed. For example, language regarding completing overall environmental
impact statements has been refined to only discuss West Valley Highway and Tukwila
International Boulevard, since area-wide environmental impact statements have been
completed for the Manufacturing Industrial Area, Southcenter, and Tukwila South.
Materials:
The binder includes the following:
1 A "clean," version of the eement with the Planning Commission's recommendations (All
elements);
2. A complete strikeoutlunderline version of the proposed element with all Ianguage that
has been added to and/or deleted from the "base" of the current Comprehensive PIan
element. This version shows the rationale for proposed changes, and lets the reader
follow the revision process. (Community Image and Identity, Roles and Responsibilities
elements)
3. A Background Report/Memo with additional supporting information for the element and
policies. (PROS, Economic Development and Tukwila South elements.)
These materials are intended to encourage discussion and provide background for the update
during the review. If Council members have questions prior to the meetings/work sessions, staff
is available to discuss this with you.
REQUESTED ACTION
The City Council is requested to hold a public hearing on August 25, 2014. Following public
comments, the Council will consider proposed changes. After deliberations, and any additional
changes, the City Council is requested to take final action to approve the 2014 portion of the
update to the Comprehensive PIan.
ATTACHMENTS
Binder with dividers for the following Comprehensive Plan elements:
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1) Community Image and Identity
2) Economic Development
3) Parks, Recreation and Open Space
4) Tukwila South
5) Roles and Responsibilities
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