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CITY OF TUKWIL
WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. //.3 a
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA ENACTED PURSUANT TO
RCW 35A.14.330 ADOPTING A LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING REGU-
LATION FOR THE AREA DESCRIBED LYING OUTSIDE OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS RIVERTON AND PROVIDING
THAT SAID AREA SHALL BECOME SUBJECT TO SAID LAND USE
PLAN AND ZONING REGULATION UPON ANNEXATION TO THE CITY
OF TUKWILA.
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WHEREAS, it is reasonable to expect that hereinafter described area
may, at some time in the future, be annexed to the City of Tukwila, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance #986 of the City of Tukwila, concerning
environmental policy and the State Environmental Policy Act, an environmental
assessment has been prepared and reviewed by the Responsible Official of the City
and a negative declaration reached and said environmental assessment and declaration
have been available through the review process, and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Planning Commission has recommended adoption of
a land use plan and zoning regulation as an extension of the Tukwila Comprehensive
Land Use Plan to include said area under the provisions of RCW 35A.14.330, and
WHEREAS, two public hearings upon said proposal were held upon proper
public notice before the Tukwila City Council on October 22, 1979, and November 26,
1979.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA AS FOLLOWS:
COUNCIL ACTION
Section 1. The zoning map for the Riverton area as prepared and
published by the Office of Community Development for the City of
Tukwila, attached hereto as Exhibit A, dated September 25, 1979,
and contained in Planning Division File No. MF 79 -14 -CA is hereby
adopted for the area hereinafter described, pursuant to the authority
and provisions of RCW 35- A.14.330.
Section 2. The policies and standards for future development,
utilization, and future growth of the City of Tukwila as adopted in
Ordinance No. 1039, together with the regulations and restrictions
for land use and development being the Tukwila Zoning Code, Title 18
of the municipal code, as heretofore and hereafter amended, shall
apply to said area in the manner set forth in the land use plan and
zoning regulation herein adopted.
Section 3. That at such time as said described area, or any part
thereof shall be annexed to the City of Tukwila, the City Council
may provide in the annexation ordinance that so much of said area as
thereby annexed shall be subjected to and a part of the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan and zoning regulation herein adopted an extension to
the Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations for the City of Tukwila.
Section 4. Some areas on the proposed zoning map may be inconsistent
with the Comprehensive Plan Map, these actions occurring as a result
of public hearings and related input. It is deemed that the proposed
zoning in these areas is consistent with the policies of the Compre-
hensive Plan and the map is hereby amended to be consistent with the
zoning action taken by this ordinance.
Section 5. The area subject to said land use plan, zoning regulation
and map is described in the attached "Exhibit B ".
Section 6. A certified copy of this ordinance shall be filed in
the Office of the King County Department of Records and Elections.
Certified copies shall be filed with the following City of Tukwila
Departments:
roved as to form:
A. Office of City Clerk
B. Office of Community Development
C. Department of Public Works
D. City Attorney
Section 7. This ordinance shall be in force and effect five days
from and after its passage by the Council and publication as required
by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
regular meeting thereof this /7' day of December , 1979
City Attorney, Law nce E. Hard
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EXHIBIT B
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Southerly margin of South 133rd
Street and the Westerly margin of 42nd Avenue South in Section 15, Township 23
North, Range 4 East, Wilamette Meridian, said point being the existing city
limits of the City of Tukwila as established by City Ordinance No. 276:
Thence Easterly along said Southerly margin of South 133rd which is the exist-
ing limits of the City of Tukwila, to its intersection with the Northwesterly
line of Tract 17, Fostoria Garden Tracts, according to plat thereof recorded
in volume 9 of plats, page 95, records of King County, Washington;
Thence Southwesterly along the said Northwesterly line of Tract 17 to its
intersection with the Easterly margin of South 135th Place;
Thence Westerly to the intersection of the Southerly margin of South 134th
Street and the Westerly margin of 43rd Avenue South;
Thence Southerly along the said Westerly margin of 43rd Avenue South to the
South line of the C.C. Lewis Donation Claim No. 37;
Thence Westerly along the said South line of the C.C. Lewis Donation Claim
No. 37 to the Easterly margin of State Sign Route No. 99: (Pacific Highway
South);
Thence Northwesterly along the Easterly margin of State Route No. 99 to the
intersection of a line 70 feet Southerly of and parallel with the "M1" -line as
shown on that certain drawing of Pacific State Highway No. 1 (SR 99), South 118th
to Jct. No. 1 -K, Right -of -Way Sheet 1 of 7 Sheets, with approval date July 23, 1957,
said parallel line being the Southerly Limited Access Line of the State Highway
Interchange;
Thence Easterly along said Limited Access Line to the East line of Section 9,
Township 23 N., Range 4 E., W.M.;
Thence Northerly along said East line of Section 9 to the intersection of the
Northerly Limited Access Line as shown on said State Highway drawing;
Thence Westerly and Northerly along said Limited Access Line and its Northerly
extension to its intersection with the thread of the Duwamish River;
Thence Easterly and Southerly along the thread of the Duwamish River to the point
of intersection with the Easterly margin of 42nd Ave. S., said point being the
existing city limits of the City of Tukwila as established by City Ordinance No. 259;
Thence Southerly along the existing city limits as established by City Ordinance
Numbers 259 and 276 to the point of beginning.
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7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCIL MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
v / Adoption of prop.
zoning classifica-
tions to become
effective if
Riverton area is
annexed to City.
IUIWILH LIIT LUUIYLIL Lily Hall -
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers
MINUTES
Council President Bohrer called the Tukwila City Council Committee of
the Whole Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
LIONEL C. BOHRER, Council President; MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL,
J. REID JOHANSON, DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE TUKWILA
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD OCTOBER 8, 1979 BE
APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED.
Council President Bohrer declared the Public Hearing open at 7:08 p.m.
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said the matter of the annexation is still
between the Boundary Review Board and the King County Council. A suit
has been filed and this has stopped action. The petitioners for annexa-
tion have requested that zoning be developed for the area. Mr. Stoknes
said the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed zoning classifi-
cations and they held public hearings in June and July. Work meetings
were held after the public hearings and the Planning Commission has
recommended the zoning map now before the Council.
Mr. E. Bill Rosatto, 927 South 294th Place, Federal Way, said he had an
interest in property along Pacific Highway South and near the freeway
access to East Marginal Way. He pointed out his property on the wall
map. He said he had not received notices of the public hearings and had
thought they would be held after the annexation; therefore, he had not
paid much attention to what was going on.
Council President Bohrer explained the original petition asked for
unzoned annexation. The petition was revised and they requested to be
zoned before annexation.
Mr. Rosatto asked why he did not receive a notice of the public hearing.
Mr. Stoknes said the OCD Department got a print -out from King County
on all property owners and they were mailed notices of the Public
Hearing. Mr. Stoknes advised Mr. Rosatto that according to the print-
out the property Mr. Rosatto had indicated as his was listed in several
names with a mailing address shown as 17841 2nd Avenue South, Seattle.
Mr. Rosatto said the resolution had said the hearings would be held
upon annexation. The City Comprehensive Land Use Map shows his
property as M-1; the King County map shows it heavy manufacturing.
Mr. Stoknes said according to the proposed zoning Mr. Rosatto's
property would be single family with 12,000 square feet per lot. Mr.
Rosatto said in the City's proposal to King County they said the
property would be rezoned in compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan. He asked if this zoning was in opposition to that. Council
President Bohrer said the Boundary Review Board has no purview over the
zoning.
Councilman Traynor said there would be two Public Hearings on this
subject, the next one would be held on November 26, 1979.
Council President Bohrer asked Mr. Rosatto if he was complaining because
his property was not excluded from the annexation area? He said the
boundaries of the annexation area were established by the petition for
annexation and the City had nothing to do with that or any power over it,
Mr. Stoknes explained that in order to annex there is no criteria from
the Boundary Review Board about the zoning. Originally it was to be
brought in unclassified. The citizens later petitioned that it be
zoned before annexation.
Victor DiPietro, 3600 South 124th, Seattle, said he had not received
notice of the Public Hearing.
There being no further comments from the audience, Council President
Bohrer declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:37 p.m., stating the
next Public Hearing on this subject would be held November 26, 1979.
Adoption of prop.
zoning classifica-
tions to become
effective if
Riverton area is
annexed to City.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
October 22, 1979
Page 2
PUBLIC HEARING - Contd.
DISCUSSION
Prop. use of
Block Grant Funds
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Wendy Morgan, Tukwila, said she thought the money should be used for
low income people and be social programs. To use the money for a
pedestrian bridge would be a frivolous use in her opinion. She said
emergency day care centers were needed for children, and emergency
housing was needed. Transportation is needed to get the elderly and
the sick to centers for treatment. Over 60% of public housing is being
used by women with children.
Chuck Wetzler, 14471 56th South, Tukwila, said he felt the City needed
more social services for the low income people in the City. Councilman
Hill said most of the people in Tukwila are in the lower and middle
income bracket.
Mr. Stoknes said the block grant funds are for programs to benefit
people. Many of the people in Tukwila are elderly, we do not know
how many there are. The Interurban acquisition and the pedestrian
bridge would be recreation - oriented programs. He said grant requests
Councilman Hill suggested that everyone attending the annexation
hearings be notified of the public hearings.
Councilman Harris asked if Mr. Rosatto was registering an objection to
the zoning? Mr. Rosatto said the hearings were to be after the
annexation. He was objecting because there was a change in the procedure,
and it does not comply with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Mayor Bauch said with respect to Mr. Rosatto's statement about the
zoning not being in conformance to the Comprehensive Plan, the density
can be less but it can never have a higher density than it calls for.
Councilman Hill said the proposed zoning is consistent with current
use. A property owner has the same option to come in and ask for
rezoning.
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said the suggested uses of the block grant
funds were Interurban acquisition and the Christensen Pedestrian
Bridge over I -405. He said there is a total accumulated from 1978 and
1979 plus the 1980 allocation of $15,991, totalling $39,470. The total
cost of Interurban acquisition would be $118,850, which would require
an additional $79,380. The Christensen Pedestrian Bridge would cost
$94,066, requiring an additional $54,596. Mr. Stoknes said a social
program had been mentioned at the previous public hearing, such as an
emergency child care center.
Councilman Van Dusen asked about the Interurban acquisition, but said he
thought the pedestrian bridge would be the best for the most people.
Councilman Traynor voiced the need for the bridge.
Mr. Stoknes said he did not know how the realignment of Grady Way
bridge would affect the pedestrian bridge. He said the pedestrian
bridge would be part of the regular trail and would be a definite
benefit to the people. He said another grant request could be submitted.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT STAFF DRAW UP A RESOLUTION
ALLOCATING THE MONEY FOR THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND THERE BE A STUDY
MADE ON THE LOCATION OF THE BRIDGE. *
Mr. Stoknes said the transportation plan developed by the Public Works
Department calls for the sidewalks on the S -Line bridge to be shifted
from the west side to the east side to accommodate pedestrian traffic.
That transportation plan will solve the problem on the S -Line bridge.
An independent bridge spanning the freeway would be expensive. He
said he thought a pedestrian bridge along the river would benefit more
people.
Councilman Bohrer asked what the park uses of the Block Grant funds had
been? Mr. Stoknes stated they had been used for underground assistance,
Interurban Acquisition, the Home Security Program, and Southgate
Community Center.
Planning Commission
Minutes
OLD BUSINESS
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
Page 2
27 September 1979
AFTER FURTHER DELIBERATION AND EXAMINATION OF THE KROLL MAP PAGE FOR THE PROJECT
AREA, MR. JAMES MOVED, WITH MR. SOWINSKI'S SECOND, TO TABLE THIS DISCUSSION TO
THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF 25 OCTOBER 1979. THE INTENT OF THIS
ACTION IS TO ALLOW FOR COMMISSIONERS TO VISIT THE PROJECT SITE INDIVIDUALLY
PRIOR TO FORMULATING A CORPORATE RECOMMENDATION ON THE WAIVER. MOTION CARRIED
6-1, MR. ORRICO DISSENTING.
Mr. Kirsop asked the applicant to supply a conceptual landscape plan for the
project site at the October 25 meeting.
Mr. Satterstrom reminded the Commission that if the waiver application is approved,
a Conditional Use Permit will be required for the truck terminal expansion site;
thus the entire Oak Harbor facility will be open to site review.
ITEM II - RIVERTON ANNEXATION ZONING (79 -14 -A)
Mr. Satterstrom read the staff memorandum and its corallary document for this
item; he noted that the public hearing on this matter is closed, and that this
discussion is advisory in nature.
Using a series of graphics depicting constraint factors of slope and sewer avail-
ability, Mr. Satterstrom described a series of recommended zoning categories.
MOVED BY MR. RICHARDS, WITH MR. WELSH'S SECOND, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF APPLICATION 79 -14 -A ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREIN DATED 25 SEPTEMBER
1979. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
ITEM III: RAMADA INN, SOUTHCENTER - LANDSCAPE PLAN
The staff report for this item was read by Mr. Satterstrom, which included an
analysis of the planting scheme and recommendation for conditional approval.
Mr. Tom McDonald, Developer of the project, stated his agreement with the staff
report recommendations.
MOVED BY MR. RICHARDS, WITH MR. WELSH'S SECOND, TO APPROVE THE LANDSCAPE PLAN
FOR RAMADA INN AS DEPICTED ON EXHIBITS A AND B OF THIS APPLICATION AND SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. THE ENTIRE SHORELINE FRONTAGE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING THAT PORTION
SITUATED WITHIN FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AREAS OF THE PROPERTY SHALL BE
LANDSCAPED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OF THE MOTEL STRUCTURE. A PLANTING
PLAN FOR THE ENTIRE SHORELINE FRONTAGE SHALL BE PRESENTED FOR STAFF
APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF OCCUPANCY PERMITS FOR THE MOTEL.
2. PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY ON -SITE GRADING OR SITE PREPARATION, THE
APPLICANTS SHALL SUBMIT FOR STAFF APPROVAL A PLAN FOR PROTECTING SIGNI-
27 September 1979
AGENDA ITEM IV
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DIVISION
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
8:00 P.M.
Proposed Zoning: Proposed Riverton Annexation Area
The original staff report for this agenda item is contained in the Planning Commis-
sion's packet of the regular June 1979 meeting and in Planning Division File No.
MF 79 -14 -A.
A public hearing on proposed zoning in the potential Riverton Annexation Area was
conducted at the Planning Commission's regular June 1979 meeting. The hearing was
closed and discussion was continued to the regular July meeting. At the July
meeting, additional information was requested by the Commission. This information
was presented to the Commission at the regular August meeting where it was duly con-
sidered and placed on the regular September agenda for action.
At the regular meeting, staff will present a finalized set of graphics which include
(1) a basemap of the proposed Riverton Annexation Area, (2) an overlay showing
sewered and unsewered areas, and (3) an overlay depicting flat, rolling, and steep
topography. These graphics form the basis for the staff's revised proposal for
varied minimum lot sizes in the R -1 district. In addition staff has revised the
proposed zoning map to reflect the 14 -point discussion of the Planning Commission
as noted in the minutes of the regular August meeting.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the .
proposed zoning for the potential Riverton Annexation Area as depicted on the pro-
posed zoning map dated 9 -26 -79 and contained in Planning Division File No. MF 79 -14 -A.
CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
OLD BUSINESS
CiiC . ofTukwila
Planning Division
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188 433 -1845
Office of Community Development
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of the Regular July Planning Commission Meeting, July 26, 1979.
Chairman Kirsop convened the regular July meeting at 8:05 p.m. in the City
Council Chaiabers. Commissioners in attendance were: Mrs. Avery, Mr. James,
Mr. Kirsop, Mr. Orrico, Mr. Sowinski, Mr. Welsh.
Chairman Kirsop noted the following corrections that should be made to the
minutes of the regular June meeting held June 28, 1979: On page 5, paragraph
6, the statement that the City has property to the west should read: "The
property to the west is in the City limits." On page 1, paragraph 9, the
correct spelling is Phil Hemenway. On page 6, paragraph 4, first sentence,
should read: "...this property is isolated from the general residential area
by the freeway and the industrial area in the valley."
MOVED BY SOWINSKI, SECONDED BY WELSH, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JUNE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 28, 1979 BE APPROVED WITH THE ABOVE -
NOTED CORRECTIONS. MOTION CARRIED.
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, stated the public hearings have been held by the
City Council on the proposed Crestview annexation. At the first meeting in
August it is likely they will adopt the ordinance on zoning.
OSED ZONING FOR RIVERTON AREA - RECOMMENDATION:
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, stated the public hearing on the proposed zoning'
for Riverton Area was held and closed.
Elizabeth Springer, 13325 - 42nd South, said she felt the Highline Community
Plan recommending two residences to the acre in the area should be taken'into
consideration. Mr. Kirsop said the Highline Community Plan was not brought into .
the discussion. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said when the map was drawn up by
the staff the Highline Community Plan was in a preliminary stage. He said they
had called but had not been able to get a copy of the adopted document.
Planning Commission
Minutes
Page 2
July 26, 1979
Mr. James said the R -1 -12.0 zoning would create a lot of non - conforming areas.
Mr. Sowinski said he felt a more careful study should be made of the Highline
Community Plan. He suggested a work meeting be held in two weeks to study this
subject.
MOVED BY MRS. AVERY, SECONDED BY MR. ORRICO, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECESS
THIS PART OF THE AGENDA UNTIL THE REGULAR AUGUST MEETING, WITH A WORK MEETING
SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 9, 1979 TO STUDY THE RIVERTON AREA IN DETAIL. MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING: REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT - BEL CREST HEIGHTS:
Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, read the staff report, and introduced Phil Fraser,
Office Engineer, with the Public Works Department.
Chuck Gustafson, representing C & H Partnership, said soils investigations have
been completed and the complete results will be available in about two weeks. He
said they were concerned about conditions 1 and 3 of the staff recommendation.
Their concern is the rebuilding of 54th Avenue South and the retaining walls. He
said they would put in proper retaining walls but they hoped they were not beyond
the realm of possibility. Phil Fraser, Office Engineer, said from the Public
Works Department viewpoint, 54th Avenue South is one lane roadway. He said they
would expect to have some kind of widening to two lanes from 160th to 164th, it
should be a standard full two lane roadway. He said he was calling Slade Way 160th.
Discussion took place among the Commissioners and staff regarding possible dangers
on the street during various seasons of the year. Mr. Gustafson said improvements
to unsafe access may be required and they have been defined by Washington law. He
said they want to furnish an adequate road. He asked about the City participating
in the improvement and if this street could be included in the 6 -year improvement
plan.
MOVED BY MRS. AVERY, SECONDED BY MR. WELSH, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION ACCEPT THE
REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BEL CREST HEIGHTS, LEAVING CONDITIONS 1 AND 2 TO THE
NEGOTIATIONS OF THE PLANNING STAFF AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
LEAVING ITEMS 3, 4, 5, DROPPING 6 AND 7, LEAVING IN 8 * *, AND 9, 10, 11, AND 12.*
MOVED BY MR. JAMES, SECONDED BY MR. ORRICO, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND INCLUDE ITEM
6 TO READ: "THAT LOTS 17, 18, 19, AND 20 BE DEVELOPED TO ACCOMMODATE FOUR VEHICLES
ON EACH LOT RESPECTIVELY. MOTION CARRIED.
* MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED.
** TO READ: "STORM DRAIN CONTROL (DETENTION /RETENTION) FACILITIES, PLANS TO BE
APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT."
Mr. Stoknes said this project should not go to the City Council until there is a
firm recommendation from staff on items 1 and 2.
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Minutes 23 August 1979
2. AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION AND PLANTING BE INCLUDED FOR THE AREA BETWEEN
THE PARKING LOT AND THE EDGE OF THE CURB FACING SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD
(1980 IMPROVED CONDITION), SPECIFIC TREATMENT SUBJECT TO PLANNING
STAFF APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF OCCUPANCY PERMIT.
MOTION CARRIED.
LANDSCAPE PLANS: PARKWAY PLACE
Fred Satterstrom, Planning Supervisor, read the staff report. Steven Koehler,
applicant, said the parking on the site is such that the cars overhang into the
planting area. They would like to have a planting of heavy ivy ground covering.
He said if a regular sprinkling system is put in, it will water the cars. He
suggested a "soaking" type irrigation system that is underground.
The location and screening of the dumpster was discussed. Mr. Simpson said the
dumping of the dumpster is done at night so it does not interfere with traffic
in the parking lot. He said they would build a green painted fence around it,
with a planting of trees.
Mr. Kirsop suggested the landscaping be coordinated with the Doubletree.
MOVED BY ORRICO, SECONDED BY RICHARDS, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE THE
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLANS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. EXTEND THE UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE PLANTING AREA
ON THE EASTERN SITE BOUNDARY, SUCH IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO BE OF A "SOAK-
ING" TYPE TO BE APPROVED JOINTLY BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND
THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT;
2. LOCATION OF DUMPSTER BE CHANGED TO ANOTHER LOCATION, SUCH LOCATION TO
BE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON BY THE APPLICANT AND PLANNING STAFF.
MOTION CARRIED, WITH MR. JAMES VOTING NO.
SIGN REVIEW
XEROX BUILDING
Al Pieper, Building Official, read the staff report, stating the proposed sign
would not violate any of the TMC requirements.
MOVED BY ORRICO, SECONDED BY JAMES, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVE THE
APPLICATION FOR A SIGN TO BE PLACED ON THE XEROX OFFICE BUILDING. MOTION CARRIED.
OTHER BUSINESS
PROPOSED RIVERTON ZONING: STUDY SESSION
The Planning Commission members- present and Fred Satterstrom, Planning Supervisor,
- had - study_ session -on - the proposed Riverton zoning.
'Planning Commission
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Minutes 23 August 1979
Staff presented a series of maps and overlays to the Commissioners. Among these
graphics were a Riverton area basemap with lot sizes indicated, a sewer map, and
an overlay showing the land use proposals of the Highline Communities Plan. Com-
missioners discussed these graphics and their implications for zoning.
The Planning Commission then reviewed the comments made at the public hearing of
28 June 1979. Results of their review and discussion are as follows:
1. Soo S. Leong property
13504 Pacific Highway South
Recommendation: R -3 designation offers several development options while
the City would still have the opportunity to control eventual development.
2. Inco Express property (Rosenblume, attorney)
Lots 9 - 15, Block 2 Riverton Addition
Recommendation: Extend M -1 to this area, logical extension of light
industrial use.
3. Phil Hemingway
4036 South 128th
Recommendation: Leave as R -1
4. Kirk Wines (mobile home court; Pacific Highway)
Recommendation: Leave R -3, not a good high- density apartment site.
5. Tony Molla
Lot 44, Riverton
Recommendation: Leave as C -2 for now; not a good industrial site.
6. Reuben Peters
3817 South 116th
Recommendation: No comment.
7. Donald Nicholson
3810 South 130th
Recommendation: No comment.
8. Shirley Robinson
40th Avenue South
Recommendation: No comment.
9. Francis Fleets
11638 East Marginal Way
Jim Nelson (no address given)
John Bigelow
11534 East Marginal Way
Recommendation: Leave as R -1. Northern part of annexation area is
unsewered with relatively small lots. Generally unsuited for multiple -
family zoning at this time.
10. Bill Weise
13119 - 42nd Avenue South
Recommendation: No comment.
Planning Commission(
Minutes
11. John Colkins
128th and 42nd
Recommendation: No comment.
12. Jim Alsop
4031 South 117th Place
Recommendation: No comment.
13. Dennis Smith
4102 South 140th
Recommendation: No comment.
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23 August 1979
14. Jeanne M. Tanaka (letter dated 8 -2 -79)
duplex @ 12811/12815 - 35th South
Recommendation: Duplex zoning here would be spot zoning. Existing
duplex would be allowed to be continued.
Following the above review and discussion, the Planning Commission agreed to
consider taking action on the Riverton zoning matter at their regular September
meeting.
The regular August meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 11:15 p.
Minutes prepared by:
Norma Booher
Recording Secretary
TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION
Eileen Avery
Secretary
Planning Commission(
Minutes
Page 2
27 September 1979
AFTER FU'THER DELIBERATION AND EXAMINATION OF THE KROLL MAP PAGE FOR THE PROJECT
AREA, MR. JAMES MOVED, WITH MR. SOWINSKI'S SECOND, TO TABLE THIS DISCUSSION TO
THE REGU AR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF 25 OCTOBER 1979. THE INTENT OF THIS
ACTION I• TO ALLOW TIME FOR COMMISSIONERS TO VISIT THE PROJECT SITE INDIVIDUALLY
PRIOR TO FORMULATING A CORPORATE RECOMMENDATION ON THE WAIVER. MOTION CARRIED
6- 1, MR. RICHARDS DISSENTING.
Mr. Kirs
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p asked the applicant to supply a conceptual landscape plan for the
ite at the October 25 meeting.
rstrom reminded the Commission that if the waiver application is approved,
onal Use Permit will be required for the truck terminal expansion site;
entire Oak Harbor facility will be open to site review.
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RIV.ERTONEXATION ZONING (79 -14 -A
rstrom read t e to f d s corallary document for this
noted that the public hearing on this matter is closed, and that this
n is advisory in nature.
eries of graphics depicting constraint factors of slope and sewer avail -
Mr. Satterstrom described a series of recommended zoning categories.
MR. RICHARDS, WITH MR. WELSH'S SECOND, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL
OF APPLICATION 79 -14 -A ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREIN DATED 25 SEPTEMBER
TION CARRIED 7 -0.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
RAMADA INN, SOUTHCENTER - LANDSCAPE PLAN
report for this item was read by Mr. Satterstrom, which included an
of the planting scheme and recommendation for conditional approval.
cDonald, Developer of the project, stated his agreement with the staff
commendations.
MR. RICHARDS, WITH MR. WELSH'S SECOND, TO APPROVE THE LANDSCAPE PLAN
A INN AS DEPICTED ON EXHIBITS A AND B OF THIS APPLICATION AND SUBJECT
LLOWING CONDITIONS:
THE ENTIRE SHORELINE FRONTAGE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING THAT PORTION
SITUATED WITHIN FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AREAS OF THE PROPERTY SHALL BE
LANDSCAPED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OF THE MOTEL STRUCTURE. A PLANTING
PLAN FOR THE ENTIRE SHORELINE FRONTAGE SHALL BE PRESENTED FOR STAFF
APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF OCCUPANCY PERMITS FOR THE MOTEL.
2. PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY ON -SITE GRADING OR SITE PREPARATION, THE
APPLICANTS SHALL SUBMIT FOR STAFF APPROVAL A PLAN FOR PROTECTING SIGNI-
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Minutes of the Regular June Planning Commission Meeting, June 28, 1979.
Chairman Kirsop convened the regular June meeting at 8:05 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers. Commissioners in attendance were: Mr. James, Mr. Kirsop, Mr. Orrico,
Mr. Richards, and Mr. Sowi nski . Fred Satterstrom represented the Planning Division
staff.
MOVED BY MR. RI CHARDS, SECONDED BY MR.
COMMISSION MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED B't' MR. RI CHARDS, SECONDED BY MR.
COMMISSION .LUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
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P L A N N I N G C O M M I S S I O N
SOWINSKI, TO APPROVE THE MAY 17, 1979 PLANNING
SOWINSKI, TO APPROVE THE MAY 24, 1979 PLANNING
posed Riverton Annexation
rea.
Chairman Kirsop reviewed the proposed and opened the Public
Hearing at 8 :12 p.rn.
Fred Satterstrom, Planning Supervisor, read into the record a letter from Soo S.
Leong, 13504 Pacific Highway South, stating they had put their life savings into
this property based on the present RM -900 zoning. He said the proposed rezoning
to R -3 is not fair to him and he did not want to annex to Tukwila.
Fred Satterstrom,,Plannina Supervisor, read into the record a letter from Theordore
M. Rosenblurre, attorney, for Inco Express property, asking the City of Tukwila to
amend its proposed zoning for the potential Riverton annexation area in order to
provide that Lots 9 -15 in Block 2 Riverton, lying to the northeast of the intersec-
tion of South 124th Street and 35th Avenue South, be shown as M -1 rather than R- 1 -7.2,
as shown on the . potential zoning map.
The letters were submitted to the Planning Commission for their review.
Phil Hemingway, 4036 South 128th, congratulated the City on the personal notifica-
tion that he had received concerning the proposed annexation to the City of Tukwila.
He said after the area is apart of the City would be the time to do the zoning.
His place is single family and it seems industry is encroaching and the traffic past
his house is severe. The increased business has made it necessary for the traffic
to increase. He said he did not agree with the zoning and felt South 128th is a
natural division line.
Kirk 'Tines, audience, said he owned property in the southwest corner cf the proposed
?nrexaticn area. He said he did not receive a notice of this public hearing, but
�.._ people in the mobile court told him about it. He said his property is 'cued
= 2- , ; 0 . I t is steep property and gets a lot of water. The downzonii r:: to R is
ccin2 tc ,eke it difficult to develop the property.
NLI;; ;i;iNG CUMISS1UN MLEIINb MINUltJ
June 28, 1979
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PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Zoning - Proposed Riverton Annexation Area - contd.
Chairman Kirsop said the staff plan was designed to be conservative and if, after
the annexation, conditions show that certain pieces of property need to be adjusted
this would be possible. Under the normal zone rules all would come into Tukwila
as single family and adjust from there.
Theodore M. Rosenblume, attorney for Inco Express, Inc., owner of Lots 9 -15, Block
2, Riverton Addition, would like to amend the proposed zoning for the potential
Riverton annexation area in order to provide that Lots 9 -15 in Block 2 Riverton,
lying to the northeast of the intersection of South 124th Street and 35th Avenue
South be shown as M -1 rather than R- 1 -7.2. He said they would rather not have to
come back and ask for rezone. He pointed out his client's property on the wall map.
Tony Molia, Utilities Service Company, Lot 44, said under the new classification
his property would be downzoned to commercial. His firm has been there for about
12 years and they have done light manufacturing. He said they did not want to .come
in zoned as commercial. He said they are a neighborhood type of business and they
would like to come into Tukwila as they are presently zoned. He also thanked staff
for the notice he had received concerning the public hearing.
Ed Davis, Burien area, said he owned property in the proposed annexation area. He
said they have liked their association with King County. He is concerned about the
transition. He pointed out his property on the map and said one would not build a
single family residence there. Chairman Kirsop said it is the intention of the City
to be fair and the petition is being considered upon the request of the residents
of the proposed annexation area. Mr. Davis said he thought there should be some kind
of a buffer between residential and manufacturing.
Rueben Peters, 3817 South 116th, said he was protesting annexation to Tukwila. He
said he had been attending these meetings on how to keep out of the City. He said
they want to stay out of Tukwila and he would like to have a stop on these public
hearings until after the Superior Court has decided whether or not Tukwila can grab
the area. He said he thought they might be stopped. Chairman Kirsop said the public
hearing is being held as a result of a petition of the people of the proposed annexa-
tion area, asking to be annexed to the City.
Donald Nicholson, 3810 South 130th, said he had raised his family at this address
and has enjoyed living there. He said he had mixed emotions about what is
happening. He has worked with King County Planners concerning some of the zoning
that has taken .place and they have not been receptive to keeping the single family
zoning. He said he did not consider they have adequate hearing with King County
and he is happy with the proposed annexation to Tukwila and when it comes to a vote
he will support it.
Soo Leong, 1936 7th Avenue West, said he and his wife own property in the proposed
annexation area. When it was bought it was Rai -900 and now it is R -3. He said his
property has been downzoned.
Shirley Robinson, 40th Avenue South, said Tukwila did not come to the area asking
to annex, the area went to Tukwila. She said they came here because they felt
hemmed in. She said it was heavy industry right next to them and they went down to
King County and there was a lack of interest in any report on zone violation. She
s a i d they would l i k e to be annexed to a smaller area where their needs would be
1 i s =ned to. Now their community is being harrassed by 'traffic. She s a c if they
were all like Mr. Molla there would be little probleM; he starts at 8 a.,... and gets
thr'o.4h at 5 p.m. She said there are about 90 children who wait for busses near
Val:1111M M1iVUIL.
June 28, 1979
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PUBLIC :E.:,RING: Pr000sed Zoning - Proposed Riverton Annexation Area - contd.
these heavy arterials. They needed help and asked for annexation and that the
zoning be done prior to annexation. She said the Riverton- Quarry area is just
as interested in coming into Tukwila as they are.
Francis Fleets, 11638 East Marginal Way, spoke for her mother, Margaret Gustafson.
She said :hey are in Quarry and it was good to hear that area mentioned. She said
her mother has about nine tenants and they felt they were being included against
their desires and without being consulted. She said they would like to be left
zoned as they are and want to be left alone. Chairman Kirsop said if the area is
annexed th.e streets will be improved. Ms. Fleets said they might lose their fire
department. John Bigelow, 11534 East Marginal Way South, said the zoning that
Tukwila proposes for teem is on the same street that Mrs. . Gustafson lives on. He
said they need a buffer between residential and commercial. He said he thought
it is pro:osed R -1. There is a need for the buffer zone and a transitional type of
zoning .het would allow the use of the property. He said he was objecting to the
fact that the zoning does not provide that situation. It is hoped that if the people
vote the annexation in that you will consider rezoning to something consistent such
as King C:unty now has. He pointed out his property on the map.
Jim Nelson, Arlington, Washington, said he owns property in the same area and he
appreciated getting a notice regarding the hearing. He said his property is on 116th
and East "arc i nel Way. I t is a useless piece of property, you could not build
single family homes there now as you could not have septic or sewer facilities. He
asked if ukw i 1 a would have sewers there and how soon. Chairman Ki rsoo said that is
out of the purview of the Planning Commission, it gets down to establishing a LID.
He said the majority of that area is severed, or it may be about half and half.
Mr. Nelson said he thought it should be a three family dwelling zone. Chairman
Kirsop said the goal of the City is to make the area as compatible as possible.
i 1 1 Wiese, 1 3 1 1 9 42nd Avenue South said he has Tukwila a l l around him. He s a i d
he had no complaints and would like to annex to the City.
John Coikins, 128th and 42nd, said he noted his property is zoned single family
and he wanted to thank the Planning Commission for that.
Jim Alsoz, 4031 South 117th Place, said he would like to say that he does not have
any contention with the zoning for his property, he would l i k e to go into Tukwila.
Dennis Smith, 4102 South 140th, asked about the fire protection, if the area is
annexed? Chairman Kirsop said this was not the jurisdiction of the Planning Commiss'
He said as long as Fire District 1 is there, there will be some kind of contract
with them. Tukwila Fire Department would also be able to respond. He said this
was just a guess but as the area develops and City finances permit, it is possible
another station will be put in that area. As additional land is picked up, industry
w i l l require additional facilities. Mr. Smith said the fact that the Tukwila fire
station burned down a few years ago makes it no consolation to him.
There being no further comments from the audience, Chairman Kirsop declared the
Public Hearing closed at 9:05 p.m.
MOVED E •' ! SOW' iSi. SECONDED . M f1�•r THAT r..l•� fG M ISSi.3.. C ti .. T i : U
..,:,��.: �: R _. ,.�„i�,_r.I, BY MR. J- .I•I�S T,�,;T THE Lr. :�,,, :f�,� CO3•I.•..� ,,., ,,,..,i 1.,,,.
-..s- : OF THIS u T E 1 !{ 1' MEET ., OF ^.
-- C'•� �,i�, ��� MATTER T 0 THE REGULAR JULY ;• ;mot � I,; G. THE _ � -,', ,: ,.3
1•10TI0'; CAPRIED.
Chairr:.an ::i''sop said the Planning Commission would have a firm recom:hentation that 1':
so to the C i t y Council .There another Public -:earl ng will be held.
28 June 1979
26 July 1979 IV A
AGENDA ITEM V A , •
a. Residential land use.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DIVISION .
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Zoning
8:00 P.M.
(Proposed Riverton Annexation Area)
A petition for annexation was filed with the City of Tukwila by residents and pro-
perty owners of the Riverton area in September 1978. This petition was certified
and accepted by the City of Tukwila, and the City Council passed Resolution #654
which commenced an annexation proceeding and proposed a zoning regulation of Un-
classified (i.e., R -1 -12.0) for the entire area to take effect upon annexation.
Subsequent to this action, a petition was received by the City of Tukwila from
Riverton residents and property owners which requested the City to develop a zoning
plan for the proposed annexation area in lieu of the unclassified designation.
Therefore, the City of Tukwila has undertaken to develop zoning regulations which
the City intends to adopt subsequent to annexation.
FINDINGS:
1. The size of the proposed annexation area is approximately 271 acres. The pro-
posed Riverton annexation area is depicted in Exhibit A of this staff report.
2. Based on projections of the Tukwila Planning Division, the 1978 population is
approximately 906 persons. The population density, therefore, is approximately
3.3 persons per acre.
3. According to a windshield survey conducted by the Tukwila Planning Division
staff, there are 346 total housing units in the proposed annexation area. The
`following is a breakdown by unit type: -
NUMBER OF TOTAL NUMBER
HOUSING UNIT TYPE STRUCTURES UNITS BY TYPE
Single - family (detached) dwellings 338 338
Two - family (duplex) dwellings 4 8
346
4. Existing land use in the proposed annexation area is depicted in Exhibit B.
The following is a brief discussion of the present land use pattern:
There are two distinct and separate single - family neighborhoods in the
Riverton annexation "area. The Duwamish residential area is located on
the valley floor in the northern part of the annexation area. It is
well defined, being bounded by the Duwamish River, East Marginal Way,
Planning Commission
Staff Report
and S.R. 99 T. The second residential neighborhood is located on the
gently sloping valley wall in the south and central part of the annex-
ation area. Both neighborhoods are almost exclusively single - family
dwellings with the exception of four duplexes which are dispersed
throughout the area. A mobile home court is located adjacent to Paci-
fic Highway South in the southwest part of the subject area.
The condition of the housing'stock in the Riverton area varies locally.
Older, substantial, owner- occupied housing generally shares the neigh-
borhood with lower quality renter - occupied units. According to 1970
Census figures and a recent study by the planning staff, over one -half
(51 %) of the housing units in the proposed annexation area are renter -
occupied. The high ratio of renter - occupancy, combined with the rela-
tively older age of the housing stock contribute to an inconsistent
pattern of housing quality.
b. Commercial land use.
Commercial and retail uses are found at three locations in the proposed
annexation area: 1) at the South 126th Street and East Marginal Way
intersection, 2) the South 130th Street and East Marginal Way inter-
section, and 3) along Pacific Highway South which forms the western
boundary of the annexation area. Businesses found along East Marginal
Way are primarily neighborhood convenience and community- oriented,
while businesses along Pacific Highway South are regionally traffic -
oriented.
c. Industrial land use.
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28 June 1979
Industrial use in the annexation area is concentrated primarily north
of South 125th Street (extended) along East Marginal Way, although some
industrial use is located as far south as South 128th Street. The
industrial uses found in the subject area appear to be distributive in
nature, and are characterized by heavy truck activity.
d. Community facilities and recreation.
Southgate Community Center, a community recreational facility maintained
and staffed by the City of Tukwila, is located in the Riverton area on
South 131st Street. Also located on South 131st Street are a church and
a fraternal order building. A second church is located at the intersec-
tion of 37th Avenue South and South 130th Street. An undeveloped King
County neighborhood park is located in a wooded ravine in the extreme
southern part of the proposed annexation area.
e. Undeveloped lands.
Most of the undeveloped land in the Riverton area falls into either one
of the following categories: 1) undeveloped valley bottomland planned
by the County for future industrial use; and 2) undeveloped residentially
zoned land on steep slopes.. The former is found in the north part of
Riverton while the latter is located generally in the south.
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Staff Report
a. Residential use.
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28 June 1979
5. Existing King County zoning is shown in Exhibit C and a synopsis of each dis-
trict is included in Exhibit D. The basic pattern of current County zoning
is a single - family residential area with some industrial zoning in the flat-
lands and business and multiple - family zoning located at certain intersec-
tions along major arterial streets.
a. Residential zoning.
Single - family zoning (RS -7200) is used by the County to define low -
density residential neighborhods and as a "holding zone" for future
urban development (as in the case of valley flatlands located in the
north part of the annexation area). In many cases, single - family
zoning abuts or is surrounded by industrial and commercial zoning.
Multiple - family zoning (RM -1800 and RM -900) is found at the intersec-
tion of 40th Avenue South and South 133rd Street (site is undeveloped)
and along Pacific Highway South (site is used for mobile home court).
b. Commercial zoning.
Commercial zoning (B -N and C -G) is found generally at the intersec-
tions of major streets along East Marginal Way and at various loca-
tions along Pacific Highway South. As previously mentioned, the
commercial uses along East Marginal Way are more locally oriented
than the highway- oriented businesses along Pacific Highway South.
c. Industrial zoning.
Industrially zoned land (M -L, M -P, and M -H) is found primarily
adjacent to East Marginal Way in the north and central portions of
Riverton. Industrial zoning has moved south as far as South 128th
Street where it is currently bounded by retail and single - family
residential zoning.
6. The King County policy of indicating "potential zoning" for certain land
parcels represents the most current future land use plan for the Riverton
area. Basically, the potential zoning policy calls for all valley flat-
lands from the Duwamish River south to approximately South 125th Street
to be designated for some kind of industrial zoning. A strip of multiple -
family zoning is called out along East Marginal Way between the river and
approximately South 119th Street. Potential additional commercial zoning
is predicted along the west side of East Marginal Way between South 126th
Street and South 130th Street.
7. The City of Tukwila adopted its Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan (CLUPP)
in September 1977. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map included the River-
ton area. Exhibit E, which is the Plan Map, indicates the City's planned
land use in the Riverton area. Basically, the land use pattern proposed is
as follows:
Single- family residential use is planned for the core neighborhoods,
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Staff Report 28 June 1979
which include both the Duwamish neighborhood to the north and the River-
ton neighborhood to the south. Multiple - family zoning is proposed only
along Pacific Highway South.
b. Commercial use.
A commercial core of businesses is proposed along East Marginal Way
between South 126th Street and South 130th Street. In addition,
future commercial use is contemplated along Pacific Highway South.
c. Industrial use.
A light industrial core is proposed in the northern flatlands of the
annexation area. The Plan indicates the southern limits of light
industrial use to be South 126th Street.
8. The City of Tukwila zoning map is included as Exhibit F. A synopsis of each
zoning district is included as Exhibit G. Tukwila's zoning code is Title 18
of the Municipal Code and is included herein by reference as a part of this
staff report.
9. Water service is provided by Water Districts #25 and #125. District #25 serves
the Duwamish neighborhood primarily; District #125 serves the remainder of the
subject area.
10. Val Vue Sewer District serves most of the developed area of Riverton except
for the Duwamish neighborhood which utilizes septic tank disposal.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. There appears to be evidence of industrial encroachment of the residential
areas in the Riverton annexation area, particularly in that area between
South 125th Street and South 128th Street. The boundary between single -
family and industrial use is not well- defined and no buffer districts have
been established. The County's plans for future land use do not appear to
further clarify the division between these districts.
2. Large tracts of undeveloped land suitable for industrial development exist
in the annexation area. These areas are located west of East Marginal Way
on the valley flatlands; they are presently unfilled and unsewered. These
lands are presently zoned S -R in the County (a "holding zone ") but are
planned for future industrial use on both the County and City land use plans.
3. Very little can be done about the high ratio of renter - occupied housing units.
However, a stable land use pattern and firm zoning regulations may indirectly
increase owner - occupancy of units and hence, help to upgrade the quality of
housing.
4. Adoption of zoning regulations which will implement the Tukwila Comprehensive
Land Use Policy Plan and Map will necessarily create some legal non - conforming
lots, structures, and uses in the Riverton area:
a. Lots.
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Staff Report 28 June 1979
Any lot presently in the County which is a "buildable" lot under the
County zoning ordinance could be built upon if annexed to the City of
Tukwila, pursuant to regulations of TMC 18.60.160. Lots which presently
are less than 7200 square feet in size and are currently occupied by a
residence would become legal non - conforming lots upon annexation; such
homes could be enlarged or extended as long as setbacks and other di-
mensional requirements are complied with. This policy is the same as
that which presenity prevails under County jurisdiction.
b. Structures.
Non - conforming structures which may result from stricter or greater
dimensional requirements of the City's zoning ordinance may be main-
tained, continued and enlarged pursuant to TMC 18.68.
c. Uses.
Any use which is presently permitted by County zoning which might
become non - conforming by virtue of eventual City zoning could con-
tinue as a legal non-conforming use consistent with TMC 18.68.
5. There are some conflicts between the City of Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use
Plan Map and the current King County zoning in the Riverton area. The Major
discrepencies are highlighted below:
a. Certain lands along East Marginal Way between South 126th Street and
South 128th Street are currently zoned "Light Manufacturing" (M -L) in
the County. Generally, these properties are proposed for commercial
use on the City's Plan Map.
b. The County presently maintains "Heavy Manufacturing" (M -H) on certain
lands along East Marginal Way north of South 125th Street extended.
The City's Plan Map, on the other hand, calls for light industry. It
should be noted here, however, that the existing land uses on the M -H
zoned properties are either permitted outright or by conditional use
permit under the City's M -1 classification.
c. In the southwest corner of the proposed annexation area, King County
presently maintains RM -900 (multiple family -high density) zoning along
Pacific Highway South. This area is designated on the City's Plan Map
for medium- density residential. Current land use on this property is a
mobile home court and an old motor court now apparently rented as small
apartment units. Mobile home courts are allowed in the City of Tukwila
by special permission of the City Council, and motor courts are allowed
by conditional use permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
In developing a recommendation, staff has followed the guidelines mentioned below:
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28 June 1979
— The City's C.L.U.P.P. and Plan Map should be implemented in the Riverton
area through zoning regulations when and if the area chooses to annex to
the City of Tukwila;
— Where current County zoning and the City's planned land use appear to
coincide or conform, the nearest City zone classification should be proposed;.
— Where the current County zoning and the City's planned land use do not coin-
cide, then the City zone classification which most nearly reflects the City's
planned land use designation should be proposed.
The Planning Commission should bear in mind through the public hearing process
that the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan and Map are general in nature and
the Map, especially, need not be interpreted literally. In certain cases, the
comprehensive plan policies may be invoked and exercised to make subtle and in-
significant modifications to the planned land use pattern depicted on the Plan
Map. Significant or widespread changes, however, should be preceeded by a com-
prehensive plan amendment. At this time, staff does not propose to amend the
City's adopted land use pattern for the proposed Riverton annexation area as
established by Ordinance #1039.
Therefore, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council
adopt the proposed zoning pattern for the Riverton area as generally shown in
Exhibit H of this report and as more specifically illustrated in the map entitled
"Proposed Zoning for the Potential Riverton Annexation Area included in Planning
Division File No. MF- 79- 14 -CA.
PROPOSED RIVERTON ANNEXATION
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED RIVERTON ANNEXATION AREA
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EXISTING LAND USE: RIVERTON AREA
single - family residential
multiple - family residential
commercial
industrial
public facilities
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EXHIBIT B
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED RIVERTON ANNEXATION AREA
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S -R Suburban Residential
RM1800 High Density Multiple Family
RM900 Maximum Density Multiple Family
B -N Neighborhood Business
C -G Community Business
M -L Light Manufacturing
M -P Manufacturing Park
M -H Heavy Manufacturing
P.U.D. Planned Unit Development
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PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED RIVERTON ANNEXATION AREA
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EXISTING KING COUNTY ZONING: RIVERTON AREA
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Use Permit
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Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area:
Min. lot width:
Lot coverage:
S -R SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
Min. lot width:
Front yard depth:
Side yard depth:
Rear yard depth:
Lot coverage:
Height:
G. GENERAL
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ZONING COQ: SYNOPSIS
RS (7,200, 9,600, 15,000) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Provides an area for single family dwellings at urban den-
sities and other related uses which contribute to a com-
plete urban residential environment. These other uses,
churches, schools, libraries, etc., are considered com-
patible with single family residential uses.
RS -7,200
7,200 sq. ft. Side yard: 5 ft.
60 ft. Rear yard: 5 ft. for
35% dwelling units.
Front yard depth: 20 ft. (Key and transitional lots 15')
Height: 30 ft. (Non - residential buildings and struc-
tures may be increased by 1' for each foot of
additional side yard to a maximum of 50') .
RS -9,600
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area: 9,600 sq. ft. Min. lot width: 70 ft.
Front, side, and rear yards: height, and lot coverage
same as RS- 7,200.
RS 15,000
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area: 15,000 sq. ft. Min. lot width: 80 ft.
Front, side and rear yards; height; and lot coverage
same as RS- 7,200.
Provides for the orderly transition of areas from a subur-
ban to an urban character. Within this classification
small scale and intensive agricultural pursuits may be
mixed with developing urban subdivisions.
Dimensional Standards
Lot area: 5 acres, except that the area may be
reduced through subdividing.
7,200 sq. ft. with sewers, water, paved
streets, curbs, drainage.
9,600 sq. ft. with approved sewage disposal
system and paved streets.
35,000 sq. ft. with approved water and
sewage disposal systems.
330 ft. unless platted.
30 ft. unless platted.
10 ft. unless platted.
10 ft. unless platted.
35%
30 ft. except for accessory
buildings.
Regulates the use of land in areas generally undeveloped
and not yet subjected to urban development pressures to
prevent the improper location and intrusion of business
and industrial uses.
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area: 35,000 sq. ft. for
S -E uses:
5 acres for S -R uses,
10 acres for A uses.
Min. lot area per dwelling unit: 35,000 sq. ft. for
single family;
Min. lot width: 135 ft.
Front yard depth: 30 ft.
Side yard depth: 10 ft.
Rear yard depth: 20 ft. for dwelling units.
Height: R zone uses, 35' plus 1' for additional V of
side and rear yard.
A and S zone uses, 35' except for accessory
buildings.
EXHIBIT D
PROPOSED ZONING
DPCPOSED RIVERTON ANNEXATION AREA
S -E SUBURBAN ESTATE
Provides an area permitting uses and activities more
rural (such as horses, private stables. chickens and
agricultural crops) than. is practical in the more concen-
trated urban areas.
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area: 35,000 sq. ft. Side yard: 10 ft.
Min. lot width: 135 ft. Rear yard: 10 ft.
Lot coverage: 35% Front yard: 30 ft.
Height: 35ft. , except for accessory buildings.
A. AGRICULTURAL
Preserves agricultural lands and discourages the en-
croachment of urban type development in areas which
are particularily suited for agricultural pursuits.
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area: 10 acres Front yard depth: 30 ft.
Min. lot width: 330 ft. Side yard depth: 10 ft.
Lot coverage: 60% Rear yard depth: 10 ft.
Height: 35 ft. except for accessory buildings.
RD -3,600 TWO FAMILY (DUPLEX) RESIDENTIAL
Permits limited increase in density while maintaining a
family living environment.
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area: 7,200 sq. ft. Side yard: 5 ft.
Min. lot width: 60 ft. Rear yard: 5 ft. for
Lot coverage: 35% dwelling units.
Lot area /dwelling unit: 3,600 sq. ft.
Front yard: 20 ft. (Key and transitional lots 15 ft.)
Height: 30 ft. (Non - residential buildings and struc-
tures may be increased by 1' for each foot of
additional side yard to a maximum of 50')
RM -2,400 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE DWELLING
Establishes areas permitting a greater population density
while maintaining a residential environment consistent
with such density .
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area: 7,200 sq. ft. Side Yard: 5 ft.
Min. lot width: • 60 ft. Rear yard: 5 ft. for
Lot coverage: 50% dwelling units.
Lot area /dwelling unit: 2,400 sq. ft.
Front yard: 20 ft. (Key and transitional lots 15 ft.)
Height: 30 ft. (Non - residential buildings and struc-
tures may be increased by 1' for each foot of
additional side yard to a maximum of 50') .
RM -1,800 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE DWELLING
Provides a higher density for the accommodation of those
who desire to live in a residential atmosphere without
the necessity of individually maintaining a dwelling unit.
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area: 7,200 sq. ft. Lot coverage: 50%
Lot area /dwelling unit: 1,800 sq. ft.
Min lot width: 60 ft.
Front side i rear yards; same as RM- 2,400.
Height: 35 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot
of additional side yard) .
RM -900 MAXIMUM DENSITY MULTIPLE DWELLING
RESTRICTED SERVICE
Establishes areas permitting the maximum population den-
sity and also permits certain uses other than residential,
such as medical, dental, social services, and certain pro-
fessional offices.
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area: 7,200 sq. ft. Lot coverage: 60%
Lot area /dwelling unit: 900 sq. ft. Min .lot width: 60'
Front, side end r•- ,-r yard:.. ria i,a a., I:1! 2,400.
Permissible floor area; Two time. the area of the lot.
Ih,es i,ut ai,ply to dwelling, unit:; If the only use on
the lut.
Height: 3". fi. O;ej' be ii.cr,:ai.ed by 1' for each !cut
of a,Idiiimial side yard).
B -N NEIGHBORHOOD RUS1:' 'S
Provides for shopping and limited personal service facili-
ties to serve the every day needs of the neighborhood.
Dwelling units are excluded from this classification.
Dimensional Standards
Lot coverage: 100% Height: 35 ft. maximum
Permitted floor area: Not more than total lot area.
B -C COMMUNITY BUSINESS
Provides for the grouping of similar type enterprises in-
cluding recreation, entertainment and general business
activities but excluding uses relying on outdoor sales. It
is a further objective to concentrate a maximum variety
of facilities as a contribution to the convenience of shop-
pers and patrons on a community -wide basis. Dwelling
units are excluded from this classificaiton.
Dimensional Standards
Lot coverage: 100%
Permitted floor area: not more than 3 times lot area.
Height: 35 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot
of additional side and rear yards).
C -G GENERAL COMMERCIAL
Provides for the grouping of enterprises which may in-
volve some on- premise retail service, but comprised
primarily of those with outside activities and display or
fabrication; assembling, including manufacturing and
processing in limited degree. These uses, if permitted
to locate in strictly on- premise retail and service areas
would introduce factors of heavy trucking and handling
of materials that destroy the maximum service and attrac-
tion of strictly retail areas. With the exception of
trailer parks, dwelling units are not permitted.
Dimensional Standards
Lot coverage: 100%
Permitted floor area not more than 3 1/2 times lot
area.
Height: 35 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot
of additional side and rear yards).
M -L LIGHT MANUFACTURING
Provides for the heavier general commercial uses and
for industrial activities and uses involving the proces-
sing, handling and creating of products, research and
technological processes , as distinguished from major
fabrication. These uses are largely devoid of nuisance
factors, hazard or exceptional demands upon public
facilities or sere -ices.
Dimensional Standards (except adjacent to R or S zones)
Lot coverage: 100%
Permitted floor area: not more than 2 1/2 times lot
area.
Height: 45 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot
of additional side and rear yards).
M -P MANUFACTURING PARK
Provides for industrial areas of high standards of oper-
ational development and environment. Standards of in-
tensity of use and standards of external effects which will
minimize traffic congestion, noise, glare, air and water
pollution, fire and safety hazards are established in this
classification.
Dimensional Standards
Front yard depth: 50'
Side yard depth: 20'
Permitted floor area: not more than 2 1/2 times
the lot area.
Height: 45 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot
of additional side and rear yards) .
See text for detailed performance standards.
C t• .,L�; 1376
M -H HEAVY IV( '1FACT1.'RINC,
Provides for industrial enterprises involving heavy manu-
facturing, assembling, fabrication and processing, bulk
handling of products, large amounts of storage, ware-
housing and heavy trucking.
Dimensinnl Standards
Lot coverage: 100%
Permitted floor area:
FLOOD HAZARD AREA -
POTENTIAL ZONE
not
F -R FORESTRY & RECREATION
Q -M QUARRYING & MINING
UNCLASSIFIED USES (NOT A ZONE)
"P" SUFFIX - SITE PLAN APPROVAL
more than 2 1/2 times lot
area. -
Height: 45 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot
of additional side and rear yards).
Allows the development of forest land for the sustained
production of forest products and the development of com-
patible uses such as recreation.
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area for building site: 35,000 sq. ft.
Min. lot width for building site: 135 ft.
20 ft.
Front, side & rear yards:
Height: 45 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot
of additional side and rear yards).
A hazardous situation may exist within an urban, suburban
or rural area, and in a residential agricultural or indus-
trial zone. No permit or license for structures or the
development or use of land shall be issued by King County
within a flood hazard area unless approved by the Manager
of Building and Land Development. Such approval shall
be based on a review of the provisions set forth in the
chapter and the technical findings and recommendations of
the director of public works.
Insures continued development of natural resources
through inclusion of known deposits of minerals and
materials within a zone reserved for their development
and production and allows for the necessary processing
of such minerals and materials.
Dimensional Standards
Min. lot area: 10 acres.
Front, side and rear yards: 20 ft. except plant struc-
ture shall not be closer
than 100' to an R or S zone.
Permitted floor area: not more than total lot area.
Height: 45 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot of
additional side and rear yards) .
See text for detailed performance requirements.
Provides for uses possessing characteristics of such
unique and special form as to make impractical their
being automatically included in any zone. The authority
for location and operation of these uses is subject to
review and issuance of an unclassified use permit by the
Planning Commission or a conditional use permit by the
Board of Adjustment.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (NOT A ZONE)
Permits flexibility within a zone that will encourage a
more creative approach in the development of land than
a lot by lot development with the result that a more
efficient and desirable use of land is produced. A
minimum area of 1 acre is required.
Recognizes the suitability of a location for a future type
of use and the impractibility of precisely zoning the pro-
perty until properly designed and planned.
The requirement for site approval is based upon a recog-
nition that development on the designated property may
require special conditions to protect the public interest,
such as dedication of r:;i:to-cf -w.y pr 'c:'ent ,
screening between land uses, signing controls, height
regulations cr ethers to assure its compatibility with
adjacent land uses as well as the community. All condi-
ticeis stipulated as a result of an area z process or
zone recixssiiicntion iiKll i a ret,::cte ; anu .,r ir:oludd in
the the pl:.n submitt41 .
r o LOW DENSITY PrkSIDENTIAL
• MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
• HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
• OFFICE
iii COMMERCIAL
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
• HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
• PUBLIC FACILITIES
• PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
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SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT C • SIDE
REFERS TOAREAS OF STEEP SLOPES, WATER SURE,
AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS. THIS DESIGNATION DOES
NOT PRECWOE DEVELOPMENT: RATTIER, IT DEPICTS
AREAS WHERE URBAN DEVELOPMENT MUST RESPOND
SENSITIVELY TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS.
PLANNING AREA BOUNDARY
memo CITY BOUNDARY
EXHIBIT E
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED RIVERTON ANNEXATION AREA
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
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R-2 .
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C-1
C-2
C-14
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ONE FAMILY DWELLINGS
TWOFAMILYMILLINGS
THREE AND FOUR
FAMILY DWELLINGS
1.1)8 APARMENTS
rftwrIPLE RESIDENCE
HIGH DENSITY
AGRICULTURAL
AMOMOBILE PARKING
NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL
BUSINESS
LOCAL Rum
BUSINESS
INDUSTRIAL PARK
PLANNED BUSINESS
currEns
!Amu INDUSTRY
UEAVY INDUSTRY
PUBLIC FACILITIES
'SEE, TMC 18 for specific dimensional requirements.
CITY OF TONI LA : ZONING CODE SYNOPSIS
_ . _ _ .... _ _ . _ • _ _ .______ _ _ _ _ _ _
DIMNSIONAL STANDARDS
ESSENTIAL USES
Single-family residences with related uses,
such as parks and agriculture.
Two-family dwellings; allows R-I uses.
Three and four family dwellings; allows
R-2 uses.
Apartment type dwell ings; allows R-3 uses.
High density apartment dwellings; allows
R-4 uses.
Agricultural uses and residential uses.
Parking facilities in resident la! districts
Neighborhood and community commercial and
retail uses; allows R-4 use.
Community and urban retail uses; allows
C-I uses.
Light industrial and commercial manufac-
turing uses; allows M-I uses.
Regional shopping center development.
Light manufacturinganddistributive uses;
allows C-2 uses.
Publicamlgovernmental facilities; parks.
government offices, etc.
MIN. Dyr
AREA
(SQ. FT.)
7,200
9,600
12,000
4000 - 8400*
6000 - 9600*
1000/nn i t
200 - 600/unit
1 unit/3 ac.
varies'
varies*
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varies'
varies*
MIN. !Ayr
WIDTH
(FEET)
511
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50
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120
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Heavy manufacturing uses, salvage opera-
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25•
25*
20*
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40
varies'
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none'
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4 - 8'
4 - 8
4 - 8*
varies*
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varies*
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none*
none*
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none'
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30*
25*
25*
20*
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35
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35'
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35
35 - 75*
45
60
PROPOSED ZONING FOR
POTENTIAL RIVERTON
ANNEXATION AREA
R -1-7.2 ONE FAMILY DWELLINGS
R-3 3AND 4 FAMILY DWELLINGS
0.1 NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL
C-2 LOCAL RETAIL
M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRY
P-F PUBLIC FACILITIES
EXHIBIT H
PROPOSED ZONING
PROPOSED RIVERTON ANNEXATION AREA
15 January 1980
CityC[ Tukwila
Planning Division
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188 433 -1845
- Office of Community Development
Mr. Skip Fresn
Herningson, Durham & Richardson
1100'Eastlake Ave. E.
Seattle, WA. 98109
Re: Rainier Bank Operations Center (Riverton)
Dear Mr. Fresn:
Thank you for your letter dated 9 January 1980 regarding the Rainier Bank
facility on East Marginal Way in the proposed Riverton annexation area. To answer.
your questions, I submit the following:
The disposition of Draft 3 Zoning Ordinance. Public hearings have been held by the
Tukwila Planning Commission in October and November 1979. The Commissioners are
now in the process of studying the comments submitted at these hearings. Follow-
ing their review and recommendation, a new draft will be forwarded to the City
Council for their consideration. Public hearings will be held before the Council
on this revised draft.
The di of the •ro.osed annexation of Riverton and its related zonin'. The
proposed Riverton annexation has •een approve . y t e Bouneary Review Boar. and
an election date will probably be set by the King County Council within a few
weeks. As far as zoning is concerned, the City of. Tukwila passed Ordinance #1138
on December 17,1979•which establishes zoning in the Riverton area if said area
elects to annex to the City.
The time factor for annexation and zoning approval. No one is certain at this
time when the King County Council will set an election date for the Riverton
annexation issue. It is probable, however, that the election will be held in
spring of 1980, probably in May. If the results: of the election showed a majority
of voters in favor of annexation, the City of Tukwila would probably conduct a.
study to determine benefits /costs of annexing the area. The City need only adopt
an ordinance to finally enact the annexation, a process requiring only a few weeks
to complete.
To address your final question, any use presently permitted in the M -1 district
by the existing zoning ordinance which becomes "non- conforming" due to future
changes in the zoning ordinance is a "grandfathered" use. That is, said use is
permitted to remain and is regulated as a legal, non - conforming use. You mention
that draft #3 proposes to eliminate office use from the M -1 zone and, therefore,
you feel that the Rainier facility might become non - conforming. Please be aware_
that, as presently written, draft #3 permits supportive office uses (business and
commercial services), such as the Rainier facility, in the M -1 district. It is
not the opinion of this office that Rainier Bank's operations on East Marginal
Mr. Skip Fresn
Rainier Bank Operati o .. - Center (Riverton}
Way would become a non - conforming use with the adoption of draft #3 zoning ordi-
nance. You might be interested in knowing that the planning staff has recommended
by memo to the Planning Commission dated 16 October 1979 that all office uses be
allowed in the M -1 zone in the new draft ordinance (dropping the words "suppor-
tive" and "complementary "). Nevertheless, even without this clarification of
wording, the planning staff views Rainier Bank's facility as a conforming use.
Should you have any further questions or comments regarding zoning or other land
use matters, please don't hesitate to call.
Respectfully;
1 Stoknes, Director
ce of Community Development
KS/FS/mkb
Page 2
15 January 1980.
COUNSEL
HAROLD S. SHEFELHAN
VICTOR D. LAWRENCE
JAMES GAY
ROBERT O. MOCH
GEORGE M. MACK
BRIAN L. COMSTOCK
TIMOTHY R. CLIFFORD
JAMES 5. TURNER
LEE R. VOORHEES, JR.
WILLIAM N. APPEL
DAVID B. SWEENEY
WILLIAM G. TONKIN
DAVID A. BENNETT
ROBERT H. CAMPBELL
ROBERT G. MULLENDORE •
GARY N. ACKERMAN
ROGER A. MYKLEBUST
DIANE D. KENNY
JON W. MAeLEOD
PAUL L. AHERN. JR.
WILLIAM H. SONO
STEVEN E. CUMMINGS
TERESA V. BIGELOW
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Tukwila City Council
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Dear Councilmembers:
LAW OFFICES
ROBERTS, SHEFELMAN, LAWRENCE, GAY St MOCH
1818 IBM BUILDING
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101
TEL. (206) 622 - 1818
SUITE 302
2600 DENALI STREET
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503
TEL. (907) 276.1358
December 17, 1979
This office represents Assunta Desimone, who owns a large, undeveloped
tract lying within the potential Riverton annexation area.
Mrs. Desimone is opposed to the annexation of her property to the
City of Tukwila. If the area were to be annexed to the City of
Tukwila, she would like her property to be zoned heavy manufactur-
ing. The property is presently zoned by King County: "suburban
residential, potential heavy manufacturing
A copy of a map showing Mrs. Desimone's property outlined in red is
enclosed.
Mrs. Desimone's reasons for wanting her property to be zoned heavy
manufacturing are as follows:
1. The property north of South 125th Street, which includes
the property owned by Mrs. Desimone, is presently either zoned MH
or residential, with an MH potential, and has been so zoned for
many years. Property adjacent to Mrs. Desimone's property is now
being put to industrial uses. The Rainier National Bank Computer
Center and the Metro bus repair facilities are nearby. There are
no residential or commercial uses adjacent to Mrs. Desimone's
property. The County took into consideration the present use of
the property north of South 125th Street in arriving at its deter-
mination that the property should be zoned with a potential for
heavy manufacturing use, and the City should do likewise. The area
is not suited for residential or commercial use.
2. Much of the ground on Mrs. Desimone's property is deep peat
material, which in order to be properly developed, will require the
placement of a very large amount of fill material and possibly the
use of deeply driven pilings in order to safely support any buildings.
Since the fill material and pilings would be very expensive, it is
doubtful that any use other than a heavy manufacturing use would
justify the expense.
•WASHINGTON STATE AND ALASKA STATE BARS.
••ALASKA BAR ONLY. ALL OTHERS WASHINGTON STATE BAR ONLY.
JOHN E. HAVELOCK •
JAMES P. WETER 11877.1959) .
F. M. ROBERTS 11880-19731
JAMES C. HARPER (RETIRED)
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Tukwila City Council
December 17, 1979
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3. If a suitable industrial tenant or purchaser could be
found, who would undertake the expensive fill and other work re-
quired in order to make the property usable, the property would
have a substantial market value. However, if the property were
zoned anything less than heavy manufactxring, the likelihood is
that the property could not be used for any purpose, and would
remain vacant. This would, of course, substantially reduce its
market value and its assessed value for real property tax purposes.
We understand that you are presently developing a proposed zoning
plan for the potential Riverton annexation area, and we trust that
you will take Mrs. Desimone's.views into account in developing the
proposed zoning of her tract of land.
Very truly yours,
ROBERTS, SHEFELMAN, LAWRENCE,
GAY & MOCH
David B. Sweeney
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TO: Plan Commission
FROM: Fr . Satterstrom, Planning Supervisor
DATE: 24 S ptember 1979
SUBJECT: Reco ended Minimum Lot Sizes: Riverton Annexation Area
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila Washington 98188
Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor
M EMORANDUM
Staff has developed an overlay system of the following factors in the
Riverton area:
1. Slope Characteristics
- Flat (less than 5% slope)
- Rolling (5 - 15% slope)
- Steep (more than 15% slope)
2. Public Sewer
- Sewered areas
- Unsewered areas
By mapping the geographic distribution of these factors and overlaying
them, certain patterns present themselves. The flat, sewered areas
(which are the most suitable for residential development) can readily
be distinguished from the steep, unsewered areas (which pose the greatest
constraints to development).
From the slope and public sewer overlays, staff has developed a proposed
map with recommended minimum lot sizes depicted on it. This proposal is
based on the following criteria:
SITE CHARACTERISTICS
1. Flat /Sewered
The level, sewered areas represent the most
developable lands, with little constraint for
residential building. These areas are found
primarily in the low -lying parts of Riverton
in and around the neighborhood commercial node.
RECOMMENDED
MINIMUM LOT
SIZE (SQ. FT.)
R -1 -7.2 (7,200)
Memorandum
Planning Commission
2. Rolling /Sewered
Slopes between 5 %- 15% gradient tend to constrain
residential building but the availability of public
sewer allows off -site treatment of effluent.
3. Steep /Sewered
While the availability of public sewer systems allows
for more building flexibility, slopes over 15% have a
significant impact on site size requirements. Thus,
the additional 2000+ sq. ft. under R -1 -9.6 zoning
should allow for a buildable area even on steep slopes.
4. Flat /No Sewer
This category is the opposite of the abovementioned
category. Here, the topography poses little or no
constraint to building but the necessity of on -site
sewerage treatment tends to increase lot size require-
ments. These areas are found primarily in the northern
part of Riverton on the valley floor.
5. Rolling /No Sewer
Both factors here combine to make residential develop-
ment difficult on small sites. Increased lot size is
required to afford room for both the residential
structure and the on -site sewage disposal system.
6. Steep /No Sewer
These areas represent the most difficult to.develop
into suitable residential home sites. Increased lot
size is required to suitably locate both the residential
structure and the on -site sewage disposal system.
The staff - proposed minimum residential lot sizes have been integrated into the
Proposed Zoning Map for the Potential Riverton Annexation Area. In addition,
this map also contains the other proposed zone changes which the Commission
discussed at the regular August meeting.
FNS /ckh
Page 2
24 September 1979
R -1 -7.2 (7,200)
R -1 -9.6 (9,600)
R -1 -9.6 (9,600)
R -1 -12.0 (12,000)
R -1 -12.0 (12,000)
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City of Tukwila
Planning Division
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, Wa. 98188
Dear Sirs:
Thanking you, I am
AUG x 1873
O.C.Q.
CITY CF 5�rau
,Mrs. Jeanne M. Tanaka
E. 1010 Plateau Road
Spokane, Wa. 99203
August 2, 1979
Attn: City Clerk - To the Planning Commission
I received your notice of proposed zoning regulations
for the Riverton Annexation, if such area elects to
annex to the City of Tukwila.
My property is situated in a zone which you propose to
zone as R -1 -72, One Family Dwelling according to the map.
This poses a problem for me because I bought the Duplex
back in 1966, and it is still used as an income rental,
property. The address of the Duplex is 12811 and 12b15
35th South, the legal description is: Lot 21 -22, Block 2,
Robbins Spring Brook to Riverton. I would appreciate if
my property could be zoned for the usede it's had in the
past and for the future.
Inasmuch as I'm unable to be present at any of the meetings,
I'm sending my request by mail and would ask your kind
consideration. Please advise.
Very truly yours,
)27
Jeanne M. Tanaka
Mayor Edgar D. Bauch
Cit7 of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, gash. 98188 •
Dear
The undersigned residents of Riverton and Quarry precincts
request the City of Tukwila to proceed with a zoning plan
for our area which is requesting annexation to the City of
Tukwila.
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April 26, 1979
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING
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THE DAILY RECORD CHRbr a newspaper published six (6) times a
week. That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been
for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to,
printed and published in the English language continually as a newspaper
published four (4) times a week in Kent King County Washington, and it is
now and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the
aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Daily Record
Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior
Court of the County in which it is published, to -wit, King County,
Washington. That the annexed is a ' r`
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as it was published in regular issues (and
not in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period
of consecutive issues, commencing on the
�.� day of G t l y 1 , ,19 .: , and ending the
..1 day of ^ ,:� . r ,1st ' both dates
inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its sub-
scribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee
charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of $..1,...: which
has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred Words for the
first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each subsequent
insertion.
V.P.C. Form No. 87 Rev. 7 -79
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1 day of
residing at Kent, King Co
Notary Pub is and for the State of Washington,
ty.
— Passed by the Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective June
9th, 1955.
— Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures,
adopted by the newspapers of the State.
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Affidavit of Publication
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING
ss.
..Theodora..Thuneg being first duly sworn on
oath, deposes and says that .. she is the chief Clerk of
THE RENTON RECORD - CHRONICLE, a newspaper published four (4)
times a week. That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and
has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred
to, printed and published in the English language continually as a news-
paper published four (4) times a week in Kent, King County, Washington,
and it is now and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained
at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton
Record - Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the
Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to -wit, King County,
Washington. That the annexed is a ... public. Hearing
as it was published in regular issues (and
not in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period
of 2 consecutive issues, commencing on the
14 day of ... ,19 . 79..., and ending the
21 d of J un e ,19.79.., both dates
inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its sub-
scribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee
charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of $1.9. which
has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundre wofd for the
first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each subsequent
insertion.
Chief-Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21 day of
June , 1�9
Notary Pu d i i . and for the State of Washings ,
residing at Kent, King C nty.
— Passed by the Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective June
9th, 1955.
— Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures,
adopted by the newspapers of the State.
V.P.C. Form No. 87
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