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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 75-10-CPA - CITY OF TUKWILA - SIDEWALK PLAN75-10-cpa INDUSTRIAL AREA SIDEWALK PLAN CITY OF TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT SIDEWALK PLAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKW1LA OFFICE of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1 June 1977 TO City Council FROM: Kj SUBJECT: Why sidewalks are installed in some places and not others. In the past and now, the City has no regulations regarding side- walks. Because of this the City administration is not in a posi- tion to impose sidewalks with a development against the developer's will. The reasons there are sidewalks in some areas and not in others are as follows: 1. They were included in an LID on Andover Park West. 2. Benaroya agreed to install them in. his Parkway Plaza development on the east side of Southcenter Parkway. Sidewalks are encouraged by staff in many developments, however, without benefit of a local ordinance requiring them we cannot require them. Should the Council wish to proceed with local regulations on side- walks, we could, at your request, bring the unadopted sidewalk plan before the Council. I have attached a copy of the sidewalk plan which was considered by the Council in 1975. The document was reviewed and recommended for action by the Planning Commission. KS /cw cc: Mayor City Clerk Attachments: 1. Sidewalk Plan (Preliminary) 2. Proposed Ordinance TO: FROM: SUBJECT: KMS /cs' . MEMORANDUM CI`T'Y of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS KJELL STOKNES, PLANNING DIRECTOR PRELIMINARY SIDEWALK PLAN Please find attached a copy of the "Preliminary Sidewalk Plan," third draft as recommended to the City Council for approval. This action was taken by the Planning Commission during a public hear rq during their regular meeting date of April 24, 1975 with two prior study , tings on the subject held on March 12, 1975 and April 10, 1975. Also attached is a copy of an environmental assessment on the sidewalk plan with letters attached from interested persons. The specific affect of this plan on both the commercial;'industrial areas and residential areas can be found on page 12 of the "Sidewalk Plan" under the heading of implementation. Due to lack of time and the complexity of tt. - ice adopting this plan, I would recommend it be introduced by the Co. it as new business on May'5, 1975, and that the first reading of the adopt :9 ordinance occur at the following meeting after the ordinance has been drafted by the city attorney. Attachment: (1) Preliminary Sidewalk Plan (2) Environmental Assessment DATE: APRIL 30, 1975 city of tukwila SIDEWALK PLANNING.. DEPARTMENT REPORT April 10; 1975 THIRD DRAFT rlEntncsiP Introduction Definitions Existing Conditions General Goals Commercial goals and policies Residential goals and policies" Implementation TABLE OF CONTENTS interconnected. DEFINITIONS Sidewalk system: An arrangement of sidewalks in such a way that all are .. Commercial sidewalk system: That sidewalk system serving commercial and industrial areas of the city. Residential sidewalk system: That sidewalk system which serves the residential areas of the city, including single family through apartment areas, • Figure Figure 2: LIST OF FIGURES : Existing sidewalks Commercial sidewalk system Figure .3: Residential sidewalk system Figure .4: Proposed utility undergrounding INTRODUCTION In transportation, the City of Tukwila has become primarily oriented toward providing safe and efficient movement for automobiles. This trend in more dependence on automobiles has caused higher energy consumption at a time when both the supply and control of petroleum products are questionable. As a result of this and many other factors, efforts are presently underway at all levels of government to reduce man's dependence on the automobile by providing alternative modes of transportation. The primary purpose of this document then is to allow and encourage people to decrease their .depen- dence on the automobile by providing a plan for the implementation of a sidewalk system that will give the people of Tukwila the opportunity to walk or bicycle to mass transit stops, recreation areas, shopping areas, schools, and other points. The fact that there is a need for sidewalks in the city can be demonstrated by the following: 1. In certain areas there are beaten paths adjacent to streets both in commercial and residential areas where people have been walking. 2. New multiple family structures will bring additional people into the community bringing an increased demand for sidewalks. 3. As more parks and recreational facilities are developed, more foot traffic will occur. A new sidewalk system also has characteristics similar to•new roads, that is, its mere presence tends to generate demand for its use. It is anticipated that once completed, a sidewalk system in Tukwila will receive ample use to justify its development. • . W „„,. cnr uwrt� CITY OF TUKWILA EXISTING SIDEWALKS N E ■ FIVE FEET OR WIDER ■ M A LESS THAN FIVE FEET Figure 1 *Extended shoulder, no separation from traffic lane. GENERAL GOALS The following are general goals which this plan hopes to accomplish: General goal 1: To create a separate system that would allow safe General goal 8: and convenient pedestrian movement. General goal 2: Provide a pedestrian system that would tie residential areas to schools, recreation, mass transit, shopping and other points of need. General goal 3: Create a plan for sidewalks in which every link.would be a part of an integrated system. -: General goal 4: Design the sidewalk systems in cooperation with those who will be affected by it. •. General goal 5: Provide sidewalks on at least one side of.a street. General goal 6: Encourage decreasing dependence on the automobile while promoting energy conservation. General goal 7: Design the system to take into account use by elderly and handicapped persons. ; Provide sidewalks adjacent to bus stops. General goal 9: Discourage bicycle use of sidewalks. industrial zoned land. COMMERCIAL GOALS AND POLICIES The commercial sidewalks is that total system serving all commercial and The goals and policies associated with this system are as follows: Goal 1: Emphasis should be placed upon completion of existing sidewalk discontinuities prior to constructing sidewalks in other areas. Policy 1: City crews should construct short sidewalk discon- tinuities where possible. Goal 2: Sidewalks adjacent to public rights =of= way= shoUld'Aerrequired with new pedestrian oriented commercial construction. Policy 1: Priority should be given to ' construction ofVsidewalks where there is the highest amount of pedestrian traffic. Policy 2: Sidewalks should have a minimum width of 5 feet. Policy 3: Safe pedestrian access should be made available from sidewalks to retail structures. Goal 3: The City should join a property owner on a 50% matching basis for construction of sidewalks on an LI.D•. basis. Policy 1: Timing should provide for construction of high priority systems first. Policy 2: Landscaped areas should be preserved•to the maximum extent possible. 1 . 1 _ 1 J.111 1=1M=11=1 TUKWILA CITY LIWTS CITY OF. TUKWILA COPTIERCIAL SIDEWALK SYSTEM I . • HIGH. PRIORITY. SYSTEM • Figure 2 !Emil SECONDARY PRIORITY SYSTEM Goal 3: The commercial sidewalk system should be tied to the residential sidewalk system, where feasible. RESIDENTIAL GOALS AND POLICIES The residential sidewalks is that system which serves the residential areas of the city. These areas are generally north of I -405 between I -5 and Interurban Avenue, and west of I -5. The goals and policies associated with this system are as follows: Goal 1: A complete sidewalk system should be developed to serve all residential areas. Policy 1:. 'Priority should be given to construction of side walks where there is the highest amount of . pedestrian traffic. Policy 2: Priority should be given to completion of.existing sidewalk discontinuities. Policy 3: Sidewalks should be designed to handle the anti- cipated need. Policy 4: Sidewalks should be required on any L.I.D. for new street construction or road re- construction. Policy 5: New subdivisions should be required to construct . sidewalks on new streets. Goal 2: The residential sidewalk system should be designed to connect to the commercial sidewalk system where feasible. Policy 1: Attempts should be made to separate pedestrians from car traffic to the maximum extent possible. Policy 2: Sidewalks should generally not be constructed on slopes in excess of 15% unless it would constitute a signifi- cant link in the system. Policy 3: Where overpasses do not have adequate sidewalks, efforts should be made to provide them. Policy 4: All future overpasses should include a sidewalk designed to meet the anticipated need. Policy 5: A pedestrian overpass should be constructed over I -405 and Tukwila Parkway, connecting the residential system to the. cormmercial area. In the interim; :safe = pedestrian access should be provided. II Jls � n .i r it r TWIRL* , CITY LIIMT!t CITY OF TUKWILA RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK SYSTEM •.••Il im ■ PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK SYSTEM SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK SYSTEM Figure 3 IMPLEMENTATION, Commercial Sidewalk System: 1. The high priority system should be installed as soon as possible on an L.I.D. basis with the city and property sharing all costs equally. 2. In the secondary priority system sidewalks should be con - structed on an L.I.D. basis at such time as it can be demonstrated that foot traffic demand warrants with the city and property owner sharing all costs equally. 3. At the time of building permit application, an assessment should be made regarding the necessity of sidewalks. If deemed necessary, the applicant should construct sidewalks in conjunction with the building permit. Residential Sidewalk System: 1. Sidewalks should be constructed in conjunction with street improvements planned after utilities are undergrounded at . city expense (road improvements are generally planned for the year following undergrounding). 2. High priority should be given to construction of present sidewalk discontinuities at city expense. 3. All new subdivisions should be required to install sidewalks prior to approval of the final plat or..a bond received guaranteeing same prior to approval by the city. 4. Sidewalks should be required on any L.I.D. for new street • construction or road re- construction. • 4. rif ;•‘,„ ,‘•,, CITY OF TUKWILA WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SIDEWALK PLAN FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA, AND DECLARING SAID PLAN TO BE AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. WHEREAS, The City Council at its meeting of January 20, 1975 directed the Planning Commission to develop a sidewalk plan for the City as authorized by RCW 35.63.100, and WHEREAS, An environmental assessment was prepared on the "Preliminary Sidewalk Plan," and made available to the Planning Commission prior to its favorable recommendation, and WHEREAS, After an advertised public hearing as required by law, the Planning Commission recommended approval by the City Council of the "Preliminary Sidewalk Plan," third draft, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. "The Sidewalk Plan," third draft, dated April 10, 1975, as recommended by the Planning Commission and as amended by the City Council, three copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby adopted by reference as.a part of the comprehensive plan for the City of Tukwila, as authorized by RCW 35.63.100. Said Plan includes all texts and maps which are likewise incorporated herein as a part of this Ordinance. Copies shall be filed with the Planning Department for use by the general public and for use of departments of the City. Section 2. A true copy of this Ordinance and the Sidewalk Plan adopted by this Ordinance shall be certified by the City Clerk and filed with the County Auditor. .42 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, And approved by the Mayor at a regular meeting thereof this day of , 1975. Approved as to form: Published: City Attorney Attest: Mayor City Clerk C , TO: Tukwila City Council . FROM: Tukwila Planning Commission SUBJECT: Resolution #489 MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT The above resolution was discussed during the regular Planning Commission meeting of September 25, 1975. After discussion, it was recommended that the resolution be repealed for the following reasons: 1. The resolution denies due process to petitioners. 2. The resolution does not aid in the stated objective of land use planning. 3. The resolution will not help the orderly development of lan 4. The resolution is regressive. 5. The Planning Commission is working on a Comprehensive Plan, not a zoning ordinance. The Planning Commissioners would recommend that the Council'consider the above comments and take appropriate action in repealing the resolution. DATE: Oct. 10, 1975 TO: Mayor Todd FROM: Kjell Stoknes, Planning Director 0 SUBJECT: Planning Commission request KS /cw MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT The Planning Commission during their study meeting of October 9, 1975, requested that the attached memorandum from them be placed on the regular City Council agenda of October 20, 1975 and read. DATE: 10 Oct. 1975 c. August 5, 1975 CITY OF TUKWILA 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 Very truly yours, Frank Todd, Mayor rank Todd Mayor FT /dp cc: Wayne Parker, City Attorney Tukwila City Council City of Tukwila 14475 59th Ave. So. . Tukwila, Washington 98067 Ladies and gentlemen: Resolution #489, regarding the Comprehensive Plan, was passed over my objections on August 4, 1975 and already it has caused grave concern in the community. I respectfully request that the City Council reconsider the . resolution as it affects and reflects on the City. The ordinance giving the Planning Director approval authority on impact statements is still law. The resolution conflicts with that ordinance. The Uniform Building Code, Chapter 70, gives certain building and excavating permit authority to the Building Director. The ordinance adopting the U.B.C. and granting those certain authori- ties to the Building Director is still law. The ordinance giving certain authority to the Board of Appeals and the Board of Adjustment may also play a part in certain instances. My request is not to be construed to alarm or antagonize but is intended to alert the Council that major property owners are measuring potential damages to them as a result of your action approving the subject resolution. FROM: The Preliminary on May 5, 1975. was referred to KMS /cs MEMORANDUM C 1 TY of T U KW 1 LA PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FILE REGARDING SIDEWALKS (75 -9 -CPA) KJELL STOKNES rs SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL ACTION OF MAY 5, 1975 DATE: MAY 19, 1975 Sidewalk Plan, third draft, was placed before the City Council At that meeting no discussion of the matter took place and it the Community Affairs Committee. V u; Viz, .•A do-Jeel 4-01u �f �� 10-r-eitfick 6m4141 //I* zA n 44:(2te ed f i L „ cp w h,,k ami/ (5 4e ,;/;gzey-y-re),_ -; &-mit f- (4S4 c/7(3 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FILE ON SIDEWALKS (75 -9 -CPA) KJELL STOKNES CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 7, 1975 KMS /cs C. D O 1 1975 At the above Community Affairs Committee meeting it was recommended that the map on page 7 o the document, figure 2, be amended to show a sidewalk on the west side of Interurban Avenue from the freeway to the north continuous and connecting to the 68th Avenue South Bridge to the south. The desired priority that was recommended should be investigated. May 5, 1975 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 -21 -74 and 4 -30 -75 4. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS 5. BID OPENINGS, CALLS AND AWARDS a. Park Play Equipment - Bid Opening b. Rustic Log Cabin - Call for Bids i 13. ADJOURNMENT 1:- TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA . Leading Ord. # 927 Leading Res. # 482 6. APPOINTMENTS a. Robert A. Seelye & James H. Todd, appointments to the Police Department 7. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS a. Letter: Mayor Todd re: Council Procedures Ordinance and Deputy City Attorney Oz b. Letter: Mayor Todd re: Council attorney payment of services c. Memo: Mayor Todd re: Council Order #5 d. Letter: Mayor Todd re: City's Insurance e. Mayor's Proclamation: Fire Service Recognition Day; May 10, 1975 f. Summons & Complaint for Architects Fees: Benjamin F. McAdoo; King Co. Superior Court #795390 Cotww.Akee- ,iM 4 u e 4 8. NEW BUSINESS vamr-a. Comprehensive Sidewalk Plan (Referred to Council by the Planning Commission) � �•b. LJPO Grant #75 -C- 0024 /City of Tukwila "Burglary Amelioration Program" F R mac. Request for change in capital expenditure authorization, Building Department Q•W .d. Letter: .Steve � Hall l. re: Final " a "' cce n tan � ce of Southcente So. utilities 9,W C e w0 14•01 - -'N - n SbrWoNR T�r+►�- 7rar't MtrPO . (Lowry Coffrewe 9rt4; {►ne 11111011.1. 9. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES a. Ord. - Approving & confirming the final assessment roll of LID #21 b. Ord. - No. 925 re: Deputy City Attorney and veto message by the Mayor 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES a. Ord. - Regulating sound producing devices. Cl b. Ord. - Prohibiting contributing to delinquency or deueridencvof a minoz r 1 1.4, 6 011 A, c, Ord. - Making it unlawful to aid or abet the violation of any ordinance of .� the City. d. Ord. - Making it unlawful to leave unattended children in motor vehicles,$Vrs• Z" ‘ . 41 , Nik e. Ord. - Relating to abandoned and unused refrigeration equipment M+R "0 f. Ord. - Relating to aiding, resisting, intimidating and obstructing a public officer. .. e�C,dpp�. g. Ord. - Relating to Xoholic beverage control. y c 1 0- 40144. 4„,,, )� TicV r w s CC4944 tow,t,. !) 11. RESOLUTIONS a. Res. - In memory of Earle Parker, former Police Chief (2nd reading) b. Res. - Recognition of Municipal Clerk's Week (2nd reading) c. Res. - Designating Cabot Dow & Associates as negotiator for the City; union\ contracts for 1976 (2nd reading) 12. MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS a. Executive Session: Mr. Cabot Dow re: negotiations for 1976 By STEVE BEATY There have been a few delays, but the City of Tukwila will soon begin phase one of an ambitious million - dollar -plus beautification program. The total project is scheduled to stretch over 10 years, with phase one including undergrounding of all utilities in the residential areas — in- cluding television cable, electricty and telephone lines. Decorative street lighting is another facet of phase one, according to Public Works Director Steve HgII. Later phases include curbing, sidewalks, storm drainage and gener- al street improvements. Hall says the estimated cost of the 10 -year project — orginially planned to run from 1973 to 1983 — is officially Vol. No. 61 set at $1.1 million. But that figure is based on a 10 per cent inflation estimate and Hall adds the cost will probably run much higher. The money will come from the operating budget of the city and no grants or federal funds will be in- volved. But in conjunction with the city's share of the undergrounding, property owners will be required to provide their own undergrounding from the street to their homes and businesses. City ordinance now re- quires all new construction to provide undergrounding and Hall says property owners with above ground wiring will be requested to comply with the project by having it placed underground as well. A rough estimate of $200 average cost per home has been 1 0-year undergrounding project be decorative street lighting should be a marked improvement." Besides the esthetic improvement, undergrounding of utilities also results in reduced maintenance costs since wires are no longer subject to windstorms, falling trees and other hazards. Todd says it now costs about $60,000 per mile to underground utilities. The mayor adds the program was delayed last year, despite the fact the money was available, when a reported wire shortage prevented the utilities companies from initiating construction. They now plan an ambitious beginning, aiming to com- plete the first three years of the pro- ject by the end of the summer: The project will be funded on a year to year basis, the city council alloting f money annually when it establishes the budget. "We've got everything together, finally," the mayor says of the pro- ject. "Hopefully the council will see fit to continue the project as called•for, ,,, by the comprehensive plan." Although the city is paying for the lion's share of the beautification pro - jec;, Hall says cooperation of the rr dents is a must. 'They have to take part to make nis thing go," the public works director adds: "Otherwise we'll have posts and wires . sticking up all over the place." He says the cost to the property owner will be minimal, however. "It's going to be interesting to see how it turns out," Hall says. CITY OF TUKWILA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON THE PRELIMINARY SIDEWALK PLAN This assessment has been prepared pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971 and Chapter 18.98 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. April 1, 1975 CONTACT PERSON:, Gary Crutchfield, Assistant Planner 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 242 -2177 CITY OF TUKWILA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON THE PRELIMINARY SIDEWALK PLAN This assessment has been prepared pursuant to the State Environmental. Policy Act of 1971 and. Chapter 18.98 of the Tukwila Municipal Code April 1, 1975 CONTACT PERSON: Gary Crutchfield, Assistant Planne 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 242 -2177 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROPOSED ACTION The Action Justification Location Historical Background Public Participation Relation to Existing Legislation Decisions Remaining EXISTING CONDITIONS. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Social Esthetic Natural Economic UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED Appendix 1 - Correspondence - Minutes Appendix 2 - Negative Declaration LIST OF MAPS Map 1 (City Limits Map) Map 2 (Land Use South of I -405) TTMIl1 CITY LOWS MAP 1 CITY OF TUKWILA CITY LIMITS april 1975 � 4 1 MAP 2 04. ca April 1975 Cl j VACANT FJi OFFICES & BANKS p RETAIL I'IJBI,ICLY OWNED [•••4 1 JOJTM i+. O.. JT <iK Met, MIXED USES (OFFICE, RETAIL, WAREHOUSE, SERVICES) - WAREHOUSE_._ A. PROPOSED ACTION: 1. The Action: The proposed action is the review and adoption of a sidewalk plan for the City of Tukwila, not to include recreational trails. 2. Justification: This plan is justified since it will provide means for safe pedestrian movement for both citizens of Tukwila and visitors. The plan is additionally justified in that it will allow orderly and planned construction of sidewalks, where appro- priate, in such a manner that would allow the city and private property owners alike to budget expenditures. In addition, it would establish policies so that both the property owners and the city would understand their respective responsibilities. 3. Location: This legislation could affect all areas of the city of Tukwila where sidewalks are not available in areas of public right -of -way. (See map 1 of the city limits.) 4. Historical Background: During 1973 proposals for sidewalks were proposed for the industrial area of the city. In response to this, the Planning Commission received a letter from the Tukwila Indus- trial Council dated September 12, 1973 stating the following: (a) They opposed the installation of sidewalks in any area until the need is established. (b) That owners of industrial properties affected be included in any decision process determining the need for sidewalks. Presently no legislation exists regulating sidewalks. Consequently, they have been required on a piecemeal basis with building permits and L.I.D.'s. No sidewalk plan exists for any part of Tukwila. 5. Public Participation: The record indicates proposals for installa- tion of sidewalks was under discussion by the Planning Commission 1 in 1973. At that time the Andover Industrial Council was involved, however, no action occurred. The present plan proposed was submitted to the Andover Industrial Council and Architectural Control Commission and they both came out against sidewalks in industrial areas. The document was amended by the Planning Commission on March 12, 1975, and again information was supplied to the Andover Industrial Council for their comments. They were informed of Planning Com- mission meetings also, should they want to attend. Meetings of the Planning Commission and /or City Council will be published and / or posted in accordance with present laws. 6. Relationship to Existing Laws, Policies and Plans: At the present time the city has no existing laws, policies or plans relating to sidewalks. The Planning Commission does, however, have architectural review over developments in CM zones and could require sidewalks where they feel a need exists. Nothing presently exists regarding sidewalks in other areas of the city. 7. Any Decisions Remaining Before Implementation of the Legislation: The Planning Commission must recommend approval of the plan during a published public hearing and the city council adopt it during a regular city council meeting prior to adoption. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: At the present time there are no laws, policies or plans in the City of Tukwila relating to sidewalk construction. This proposed legislation is an attempt to fill this void. C. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION: 1. Social: A sidewalk system would provide a means of safe pedestrian access to areas of the city where they have a need to go. 2. Esthetic: The impact in this category varies. In some places it may disrupt existing landscaping in city right -of -way and in other -2 areas it may take the place of an unmaintained ditch. 3. Natural: Sidewalks will replace a natural condition with concrete creating some additional runoff. In other areas it may also create a necessity :for :-. enclosed storm water system. 4. Economic: Someone has to pay for sidewalks. This plan provides for the following relating to who pays: (a) Residential areas: (1) Paid by city, or (2) Paid by apartment developer with building permit if not constructed, or (3) Paid by developer in new subdivisions (b) Commercial areas: (1) Cost shared equally by city and property owner on L.I.D. basis, or (2) Paid by developer with a building permit in all commer- cial zones or any retail or office type use no matter what zone if sidewalks are not already constructed. (See Map 2 showing land use south of I -405.) This plan will definitely affect the city budget in that it will commit to new expenditures by the city. However, it will be pro - grammed to be developed in conjunction with other budgeted committments. The cost to the developer (land owner) should be insignificant since costs of installation of either sidewalks or landscaping tends to fluctuate around .60 cents per square foot in 1975 dollars. The ones that would be most impacted will be those who have al- ready gone to the expense of landscaping areas where sidewalks are planned. Essentially, this would cause a "sunk cost" of the original landscaping costs where sidewalks are planned. D. ANY UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE EFFECTS: The main adverse effect of sidewalk installation would be the replacement of natural soils and vegetation with concrete and the associated additional runoff. OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS 4111111 . ORO VINO 3. Commercial Area Alternatives: (c) The city pay all costs. E. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION: The alternatives to this proposal are unlimited, especially in the cost sharing area, which could probably best be represented by a matrix. In an effort to maintain a higher level of understanding, the following alternatives seem most relevant: 1. No action: This would perpetuate the status quo with sidewalks in commercial and industrial areas being installed on a hit and miss basis and probably no sidewalk construction occurring in residential areas. 2. Residential Area Alternatives: (a) Construct sidewalks on an L.I.D. basis with the property owner paying all costs. (b) Construct sidewalks on an L.I.D. basis with costs shared by property owner and the city. (c) The city pay all costs, as proposed in this plan. (d) Require sidewalk construction with any building permits. (e) Require sidewalks for building permits only for apartments, as proposed in this plan. (f) Not require sidewalks with a building permit, no matter what type of structure. (a) Construct sidewalks on an L.I.D. basis with property owner paying all costs. (b) Construct sidewalks on an L.I.D. basis with costs shared by the property owner and city, as proposed in this plan. (d) Not require sidewalk construction with any building permits. OPTIONS (e) Require sidewalks with building permits in a commercial zone or in developments of a commercial or office nature. (f) Require sidewalk construction in conjunction with all build- ing permits. CORRESPONDENCE Kjell.. Stokness' Director of Planning City of Tukwila. FIRE DEPARTMENT ° CITY of TUKWILA 444 ANDOVER PARK EAST TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 TELEPHONE: (206) 244 -7221 March 3, 1975 Dear.Mr. Stokness I have. received your memorandum dated February..28, 1975 regarding, preliminary sidewalk.plans.for the City of Tukwila. To recap some of the, problems that relate to fire protection and sidewalks, I would say the following :. . 1. In.several areas fire department connections to . specific exist in the public. utilities corridor in the industrial areas and would cost an extreme amount of money to move or alter these systems. 2. Throughout the industrial areas and residential sections of the City, fire hydrants are located .. inside the public utilities corridor. Again, an extreme amount of money would be required by our city water department to move these fire hydrants. Not only would the City of Tukwila water department be involved, but several other water districts would be involved. For the safety of residential sections of the City in regard to people wanting to get to Southcenter walking, no sidewalk plan would be complete without a,pedestrian bridge spanning 405 somewhere in the vicinity between 62nd and 65th. Avenues. This would terminate somewhere along Tukwila Parkway. A pedestrian bridge is needed at the intersection of Interurban Ave. South and 58th. Avenue. This would allow persons who wish to catch the transit system to the City of Seattle to do so and also school children using that area to cross Interurban safely. 4. Also regarding pedestrian safety, it should be con- sidered that a walkway or series of steps is needed to allow the residents living in McMicken Heights areas to come from the intersection of 160th. Street and 53rd. Avenue South down to Klickitat Blvd. Kjell Stokness Director of Planning Page 2 - March 3, 1975 In regard to problems. of _fire. department tonne ctions..and fire. . hydrants,. besides invo1ving..large amounts of..money to .move, the. City has.he.d..a law suit.in the past where a fire hydrant located on the sidewalk, namely, the fire hydrant directly South of J.C. Penney Company at Southcenter Mall. I would like, to have you consider the steps and also_.bridges_ for residents wishing to travel to industrial areas. on foot. in this sidewalk plan. You may wish to review the topography of land- scaping now being done at most of the new buildings.in the indust- rial area. Large mounds of dirt are now being used in the barrier between street and parking areas of newer buildings. In regard. to your preliminary plan, no sidewalks at all are indicated in .the McMtcken Heights area. I think this area should be taken into consideration with any plan that would be passed or adopted. Also, according to your submitted preliminary plan, no sidewalks are indicated into Southcenter South. This should also be taken into consideration. Other areas where no sidewalks are indicated is in the vicinity of 143rd. Street, 113rd. Place and 144th Street. This are rep - resents not only resid ential but an ever growing employee growth area. With the gas problems now arising, every consideration should be given to areas involving people getting to work. Reviewing your sidewalk to the entrance of South King County Park, it should be inter-connecting either at the foot of 65th. Avenue or both 65th. and Interurban Avenue. Pedestrians are now using this stretch of road and an extremely hazardous situation exists. Also, sidewalks should be considered on the West side of West Valley Highway due to the growth of industrial development in that area, Longacres traffic, and also the speedway effect of most of the traffic. I hope these views are of use to you in your study. If you have any further questions, please feel free to forward them. Yours very truly HHC :vma cc: TFD file H. H. Crawley Fire Chief TRI -LAND CORPORATION SUITE 1120, 1411 4fh AVENUE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101 • MUTUAL 2-7760 C( Mr. Kjell Stoknes Director, Planning Department City of Tukwila 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98067 March 12, 1975 Dear Mr. Stoknes: Re: Tukwila Sidewalk Plan Tri -Land Corporation is the owner of warehouses in the Andover /South- center Industrial Parks. When this area was originally planned and designed it was determined to be generally wholesale and warehouse oriented with no retail trade. Traffic was determined to be vehicular consisting of employee transportation and truck service. The area was designed to allow no on- street parking of vehicles and the utilization of landsca.ping rather than sidewalks. While we can agree that there is some possible need for sidewalks in those areas of Tukwila which are involved in retailing trade or residential living we feel it would be a mistake for the placement of sidewalks in those areas engaged in wholesale warehousing and distribution. Constructing sidewalks in areas already landscaped and planted would prove to be expensive and difficult. More importantly it would destroy the concept of the Industrial Park complex. Further, the addition of side- walks in these distribution areas would encourage night useage which would create increased problems for police security. Sidewalks would also stimulate illegal on- street parking. Foot traffic must necessarily be kept to a minimum in an industrial ware- housing situation. Until there is justification of a need for sidewalks in the industrial area, we feel that this part of the city should not be included in the Sidewalk Plan. JWT /gn Sincerely, TRI -LAND CORPORATION l ULS LA W. Teplicky, President March 12, 1975 Mr. Kjell Stokeness Planning Director 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 Dear Mr. Stokeness: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES 331 ANDOVER PARK EAST, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 206 248-3439 SAN FRANCISCO 415 981.5180 I think it was a very thoughtful gesture on your part to invite members of the Tukwila business community to the meeting last week for discussion of the proposed industrial /commercial sidewalk system. It is my very strong feeling that for the area south of Inter- state 405, consideration of sidewalks involves consideration of four important factors: 1) landscaping, 2) safety, 3) street parking, and 4) crime. With 20 feet of landscaping in front of most buildings in the Andover Industrial Park, a 5 foot wide sidewalk eliminates 250 of the landscaped area. As you know, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes has gone to extensive extra effort and expense to install nice green landscaping and trees in front of all of our buildings. Over the 25 years since starting the industrial park concept in America, CC &F has learned that industrial areas are best designed for industrial users,' including off- street parking and little provision for pedestrians walking through the industrial areas. We find that people working and doing business in industrial buildings normally drive their on automobiles to work. People waling through the park are liable to be injured by active trucking service to and from the buildings. Street parking impedes truck flow and is hazardous to both trucks and automobiles. All of our industrial parks involve important consideration of factors necessary to minimize the instances of criminal activity, eliminating sidewalks eliminates the number of people wandering through the industrial area. When the city police encounter someone walking near buildings at night, and there are no side- walks, they normally stop these people to inquire about their activities. None of this discussion has involved economics, disruption of on- going businesses, or the actual number of pedestrians who would actually use sidewalks if they were available. CC &F is not A SUBSIDIARY OF CABOT, CABOT 8 FORBES CO., 28 STATE STREET. BOSTON. MA. 02109 OFFICES IN: BUFFALO. PHILADELPHIA. LANHAM. MD., RICHMOND. WINTERGREEN, VA. BATON ROUGE, PHOENIX, TUCSON. SEATTLE, LOS ANGELES, SANTA ANA. SAN DIEGO AND SAN FRANCISCO U� CABOT, CABOT & FORBES Mr. Kjell Stokeness March 12, 1975 Page Two prepared to pay for sidewalks which we feel are undesirable and we do not feel are needed. We do not wish to have further construction activity around our completed buildings which might disturb our tenants. Lastly, we feel that the City of Tukwila should not incorporate a city sidewalk system for the area south of Interstate 405 into the City Master Plan at this time. If some future very thorough study should establish some unknown need for the sidewalks not presently existing, then I think the sidewalk issue should be reopened at that time. Thank you very much for your thoughtful consideration in soliciting comments from the business community who is directly affected by the impact which would result from sidewalk construction in the industrial and commercial. areas. Sincerely, ••7 J. Thomas Bernard General Manager psr encl. Mr. Kyell Stoknes City of Tukwila Planning Director 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Stoknes: As owner of the property at 1141 to 1191 Andover Park West, 950 Andover Park East, 6500 Todd Boulevard and Southcenter South Industrial Park, I wish to go on record with the City as being opposed to the mandatory installation of sidewalks in the areas of the City that are primarily for warehousing and industrial use. BEM /mm BRUCE B. McCANN March 19, 1975 Sincerely yours, uce E. McCann E � V 975 4; ' r OP �VICA 8013 Perimeter Road South Seattle, Washington 98108 Dear Mr. Stoknes, JFH /sp alipak container, inc.. 480 Andover Park East • Seattle, Wash. 98188 • 248-1400 March 24, 1975 Mr. ,Kjell Stoknes City of Tukwila Planning Director 6230 $outhcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington. 98067 Allpak.Container, Inc., requests that it go on record as being very sternly opposed to any such sidewalk plan as it relates to the commercial district and to the Andover Industrial Park area. The reasons for our opposition are as so stated in the meeting held on Friday, March 7, 1975. Sincerely, ALLPAK CONTAINER, INC. . Holton sident Minutes of Mee *f - g deb. �.1 in . distribution facilities are,not presently installed underground; provided, however, the excepted facilities will be installed underground pursuant'to the under- ground installation of said main distribution facilities as designated by the Capital Improvement Program for Residential Underground Utilities." Sidewalk Plan Kjell Stoknes, Planning Director, informed the Commission that a preliminary draft of the sidewalk plan will be available for dissemination at the agenda meeting which staff requests be conducted on Wednesday, 12.March 1975. Commission agreed to meet at P.M. Wednesday, 12 March. Interpretation of Use - SEATTLE BARREL Staff explained that it was'under the impression the proponent was N.W. Cooperage and recently was informed .of the fact that SEATTLE BARREL was the proponent and because of the reference to N.W. Cooperage a misinter -:• pretation �f the use described was possible. Thus, Mr. Sanft of SEATTLE BARREL requested he be allowed to present a description of the proposed use. Mr. Marvin Bateman, attorney for the Sanft brothers (owners of SEATTLE BARREL),. presented a written descrip- ' tion of-the proposed use and proceeded to deliver a lengthy oral explanation of said� concluding with the request . the barrel recycling use be related to Section 18.40.010 paragraphs (33) & (39) as a similar use and in accordance with the fencing requirements. Mr. Al Sanft stated the facility will appear quite similar to the GACO Western operation existing at the southern end of the city. • Staff indicated agreement with the requested relation of use to those spelled out in 18.40.010 (39) as long as any outside storage is adequately screened from sight. . Commission discussed at some length the need to widen and improve the rights- of- way'in this vicinity. Requested a report from the Public Works Director to be reviewed at the agenda meeting of 12 March. Motion by Mr. Zepp, seconded by Mr. and carried to allow the proposed use to be located in an M -1 • zone providing any outside storage not exceed ten (10) feet and all outside storage be sight- obscured with a fence a minimum of eight feet in height. Frank Todd, Mayor CITY of TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT The work meeting was adjourned at 10:15 PM. PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of the Work Meeting, 12 March 1975 The March work meeting of the Tukwila Planning Commission was commenced at 8:00 PM in the City Council Chambers in City Hall. Members present were: Messrs. West, Link, Mettler, Kirsop, and Sneva. Staff members included Messrs. Crutchfield, Satterstrom, and Stoknes. Ed Bauch was. present in the audience. SIDEWALK PLAN Kjell Stoknes, planning director, gave a short introduction to the preliminary Sidewalk Plan and reported on the March 7th meeting with the Tukwila Industrial Council. The Council's reception to the Sidewalk Plan was something less than opened-armed, and at the March llth meeting of the Architectural control 'Commission it was moved that the Commission go on record as opposed to sidewalks in the industrial area. The Planning Commission proceeded to go through the preliminary Sidewalk Plan policy by policy. A number of revisions were made, including the omission of the "regional sidewalk system" from the Plan. • As a result of the numerous revisions, staff decided to revise its Implementation chapter to reflect the changes made by the Commission. PLANNING AREA STUDY Fred Satterstrom briefly reviewed the content of the study, stating that the report was a study, not a plan.. It contains no policy statement, but is merely a definition of that area which will be looked at when the comprehensive plan is being completed. 1 Il erbert Lamb, Secretary Tukwila Planning Commission Planning Commission 27 March 1975 Minutes of Meeting .Page 3 E. Sidewalk Plan NEW BUSINESS SIGN REVIEWS . The Commission agreed with this procedure to allow the area to develop only to the extent necessary to establish the L.T.D. but cautioned Staff to main- tain a close watch on that area's development. Mr. Crutchfield noted all the Commissioners had re- ceived the revised draft, dated March 1975, of the preliminary Sidewalk Plan. Mr. Norm Seethoff, Allied Stores and Mr. John Flattery, Lincoln Properties both voiced the lack of a needs study as well as the lack of a well - defined and equitable implementation program. Mr. Crutchfield noted these matters would-be more appropriately discussed at a work meeting or the Public Hearing. Motion by Mr. Sneva, seconded.by Mr. Zepp and car -.: •ried to conduct a work meeting. regarding the Side- walk Plan at 8:00 p.m: Thursday, 10 April 1975. and schedule the Public Hearing for consideration of the Sidewalk Plan at the regular April meeting. (No new business was submitted for the Commission's . agenda this month.) A. Rainier Bank -- Mr. Crutchfield displayed the drawing of the Rainier Bank freestanding sign proposed to replace the exist- ing NB of C bank sign located on Southcenter Parkway. Noted the proposed sign conforms in all respects to the Sign Code. Motion by Mr. Lamb, seconded by Mr. Sneva and carried to approve the sign as presented. B. American Home Furnishings Mr. Crutchfield disbursed letters from American Home Furnishings, both requesting an additional wall sign APPLICANT: City of Tukwila • Date: April 8, 1975 APPQNDIX 2 CITY OF TUKWILA STATEMENT OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE PROPOSED SIDEWALK PLAN ACTION: The adoption of a sidewalk plan DECLARATION: Based upon the environmental assessment prepared on this proposed action, Chapter 18.98 of the Tukwila Municipal Code and the Guidelines for the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, I hereby find that the proposed legislation creating a sidewalk plan will not have a significant effect upon the environment and therefore an environmental impact statement will not be required. SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: ell Stoknes, Planning Director • Mr. Kjell Stokness Planning Director City of Tukwila 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98067 TSD:Is cc: Mr. Charles 0. Baker, Tukwila Industrial Council Mr. James K. Smith, Director Operations, Doubletree Inc. COLT Mt E TREMINN SOUTHCENTER • 205 STRANDER BOULEVARD • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98188 • TELEPHONE (206) 246.8220 April 21, 1975 Dear Mr. Stoknes: I am writing you concerning the comprehensive sidewalk plan that your office is presently developing. Prior to any major expenditures, be it sidewalks or commercial buildings, in- depth studies of need and use are a necessity. The point that I have not been able to satisfactorily answer in my mind on this question is "who is going to use the sidewalks and where are they going to be walking from ?" There are no residential communities within walking distance of Southcenter and the businesses located in the industrial park do not require nor encourage foot traffic from one building to the next. I can see the value and the need for sidewalks in the residential sections of Tukwila and as a taxpayer of the community would find no problem supporting such a proposal. However the development of sidewalks throughout the industrial areas of Tukwila would be a waste of the taxpayers' and land owners' money. Thus we are not in favor of nor will not support such a plan. Cordially, TimotIr "S. Dubois General Manager k of ANZ 24 1975 CITY OF TUKWILA OTHER DOUBLETREE LOCATIONS — Doubletree Inn of Scottsdale • At Fashion Square • 4710 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 • Telephone (602) 947 -5411 Doubletree Inn of Phoenix • At Park Central Mall • 212 West Osborn • Phoenix, Arizona 85013 • Telephone (602) 248.0222 Doubletree Inn of Tucson • At Randolph Park • 445 South Alvernon Way • Tucson, Arizona 85711 • Telephone (602) 881-4200 Doublelree Inn of Scottsdale • Al Civic Plaza on the Zocalo • (opens summer, 1975) The Bottle Tree Restaurant • 60 North Alvernon Way • Tucson, Arizona 85711 • Telephone (602) 881 -1820 Doubletree Inn of Los Angeles • At International Center • (opens Summer, 1975) Doubletree Inn of Dallas • At Campbell Plaza • (opens Spring, 1976) tXECU7IVE OFFICES 250 ANDOVER PARK WEST• ANDOVER INDUSTRIAL PARK• SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98188 •SEATTLE (206) 246-1551 TACOMA (206) 383 -2111 Mr. Kjell Stoknes Planning Director City of Tukwila 6230 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Stoknes: p p l y company April 18, 1975 Reference: Preliminary Draft - Sidewalk Plan cm co luol'A During the March meeting at the Fire Station we indicated our objection to the extension of sidewalks into the industrial area. In view of the apparent continued insistance for this program by the Planning Commission and Council, we felt these objections should be confirmed in writing. First, any business must control unneccessary expenses if they are to compete and survive in our free enterprise system. Based on the day -to -day knowledge of our immediate area the need does not exist to justify this major expenditure. We do not see this situation changing dramatically in the years ahead. Secondly, it is not desirable to encourage foot traffic through the industrial area. With the truck activity, safety must become one of your major concerns with increased pedestrian traffic. Also, security becomes a bigger problem. Today any foot traffic through the industrial area in off -hours draws the immediate attention of the Tukwila Police. This protection would become more difficult and expensive with increased foot traffic in the industrial park. Third, is the obvious damage to existing landscaping. The park has done a fine job in landscaping and the result today is one of the most attractive industrial parks in the country. In our case, the landscaping was done in 1967 and has now reached mat- urity. Much of this would be lost, including some valuable, well established, trees along the south side of our building. To: Mr. Kjell Stoknes Page Two Serious consideration should be given to the above before moving ahead with the sidewalk program in the industrial park against . the obvious objection of the majority of the existing business community. Yours truly, PALMER SUPP COMPANY R. . Parsons President Frank Todd, Mayor CITY or TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of the Work Meeting, 12 March 1975 The March work meeting of the Tukwila Planning Commission was commenced at 8:OO PM in the City Council Chambers in City Hall. Members present were: Messrs. West, Link, Mettler, Kirsop, and Sneva. Staff members included Messrs. Crutchfield, Satterstrom, and Stoknes. Ed Bauch was present in the audience. SIDEWALK PLAN Kjell Stoknes, planning director, gave a short introduction to the preliminary Sidewalk Plan and reported on the March 7th meeting with the Tukwila Industrial Council. The Council's reception,to the Sidewalk Plan was something less than opened- armed, and at the March llth meeting of the Architectural control Commission it was moved that the Commission go on record as opposed to sidewalks in the industrial area. The Planning Commission proceeded to go through the preliminary Sidewalk Plan policy by policy. A number of revisions were made, including the omission of the "regional sidewalk system" from the Plan. As a result of the numerous revisions, staff decided to revise its Implementation chapter to reflect the changes made by the Commission. PLANNING AREA STUDY Fred Satterstrom briefly reviewed the content of the study, stating that the report was a study, not a plan.. It contains no policy statement, but is merely a definition of that area which will be looked at when the comprehensive plan is being completed. The work meeting was adjourned at 10:15 PM. erbert Lamb, Secretary Tukwila Planning Commission I Li1.1111.,11 j \lV1ILII1JJ m Minutes of Mee�2 g Y Pub, I916 D. Sidewalk Plan Kjell Stoknes, Planning Director, informed the Commission that a preliminary draft of the sidewalk plan will be available for dissemination at the agenda meeting which staff requests be conducted on Wednesday, 12 March 1975. Commission agreed to meet at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, 12 March. Page 2 distribution facilities are not presently installed underground; provided, however, the excepted facilities will be installed underground pursuant to the under- ground installation of said main distribution facilities as designated by the Capital Improvement Program for Residential Underground Utilities." . Interpretation of Use - SEATTLE BARREL Staff explained that it was under the impression the proponent was N.W. Cooperage and recently was informed of the fact that SEATTLE BARREL was the proponent and because of the reference to N.W. Cooperage a misinter -: pretation of the use described was possible. Thus, Mr. Sanft of SEATTLE BARREL requested he be allowed to present a description of the proposed use. Mr. Marvin Bateman, attorney for the Sanft brothers (owners of SEATTLE BARREL), presented a written descrip- tion of the proposed use and proceeded to deliver a lengthy oral explanation of said concluding with the request the barrel recycling use be related to Section 18.40.010 paragraphs (33) & (39) as a similar use and in accordance with the fencing requirements. Mr. Al Sanft stated the facility will appear quite similar to the GACO Western operation existing at the southern end of the city. Staff indicated agreement with the requested relation of use to those spelled out in 18.40.010 (39) as long as any outside storage is adequately screened from sight. Commission discussed at some length the need to widen and improve the rights -of -way' in this vicinity. Requested a report from the Public Works Director to be reviewed at the agenda meeting of 12 March. Motion by Mr. Zepp, seconded by Mr. Lamb and carried to allow the proposed use to be located in an M -1 zone providing any outside storage not exceed ten (10) feet and all outside storage be sight- obscured with a fence a minimum of eight feet in height. CLc=1, W qecia city of tukwila �G�OG1�c �Ga SIDEWAIK PLAN 211 �(jU/4a--//zk PLANNING DEPARTTIEflTMENT REPORT FEBRUARY 1975 Introduction Definitions Existing Conditions General Goals • • •••.. . , . Commercial goals and policies Residential goals and policies Implementation: Amide • TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number Figure,; LIST OF FIGURES. Figure!': Existing-04 mM tidewal ks 'vre-3 :-- -Praep • Roopeert commercial sidewalk system Figure 5: - 'residential sidewalk system Figure 6: .Proposed utility undergrounding Page Number INTRODUCTION In transportation, the City of Tukwila has become primarily oriented toward providing safe and efficient movement for automobiles. This trend in more dependence on automobiles has caused higher energy consumption at a time when both the supply and control of petroleum products are questionable. As a result of this and many other factors, efforts are presently underway at all levels of government to reduce man's dependence on the automobile by providing alternative modes of transportation. The primary purpose of this document then is to allow and encourage people to decrease their depen dence on the automobile by providing a plan for the implementation of a Sidewalk system that will give the people of Tukwila the opportunity to walk or bicycle to mass transit stops, .recreation areas, shopping areas, schools, and other points. The fact that there is a need for sidewalks in the city can be demonstrated by the following: 1. In certain areas there are beaten paths adjacent to streets'both in commercial and residential areas where people have been walking. 2. New multiple family structures will bring additional people into the community bringing an increased demand for sidewalks. 3. As more parks and recreational facilities are developed, more foot traffic will occur. A new sidewalk system also has characteristics similar to new roads, that is, its mere presence tends to generate demand for its use. It is anticipated that once completed, a sidewalk system in Tukwila will receive ample use . to justify its development. Commercial sidewalk system: That sidewalk system serving commercial and industrial areas of the city. DEFINITIONS Residential sidewalk system: That sidewalk system which serves the residential areas of the city, including single family through apartment areas. Sidewalk system: An arrangement of sidewalks in such a way that all are inter- connected. � \ �'! 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Few of the sidewalks provide an inter- connecting system allowing their use as a significant transportation system. ystem -pap ment Commercial system: Parts of this sidewalk system have been completed, how- ever, none are interconnected. The most significant sidewalks exist on Andover Park West where new concrete sidewalks exist on both sides of the street from Strander Blvd. southward approximately 4/5 of the way to S. 180th St. Some sidewalks are also existing on Southcenter Parkway and Tukwila Parkway. All over passes generally have inadequate sidewalks. Sew, 5ihee i / k d3 c s t-c v ir . c,A tt,c, a S 0 4 LLc. Y1 -e4e S Residential system: Parts of this sidewalk system were constructed many years ago and are generally 36 inches wide or less. The most significant sidewalk was completed recently on both sides of S. 144th Street and the series of streets connecting Interurban Avenue at 58th Ave. S. and South - center Boulevard at 65th Ave. S. These two sidewalks do provide a system in the residential area and do tie to theme system proposed in this document. -4- TUK.IM CITY urrt. CITY Of TUKW1LA EXISTING AND PENDING SIDEWALKS N ■ FIVE FEET OR WIDER • mg * LESS THAN FIVE FEET 11111111 PENDING, NOT COMPLETED Fi.ure 1. L.I.D. #25 2. DOCES The following are general goals which this plan hopes to accomplish: General goal 1: To create a separate system that would allow safe and convenient pedestrian movement. General goal 2: GENERAL GOALS Provide a pedestrian system that would tie residential areas to schools, recreation, mass transit, shopping and other points of need. General goal 3: Create a plan for sidewalks in which every link would be a part of an integrated system. General goal 4: General goal 5: Encourage decreasing dependence on the automobile while promoting energy conservation. General goal 6: Design the system to take into account use by elderly and handicapped persons. e a ,& a s 4) Design th n in cooperation with those who will be affected by it. �i�LLI -L2� The regional sidewalks is that system that does not end at the city li its, b is planned by other jurisdiction or actually extends beyond tha point. Its purpose is not only to serve the people of Tukwila, but also hose of other risdictions who wish to use it. The goals an policies associated with this system are a follows: Goal 1: Develop a idewalk system that will connec to planned or existing regional one Policy 1: Policy 2: Sidewalks REGIONAL GOALS AND POLICIES able width o • Goal 2: Construction of the regional s 'ewalk system should be undertaken with all roadway constructi.d'or under ounding. Policy 1: Additiona width should b provided at designated mass transi stops. Policy 2: Effo s should be made to maxi .ize points of interest g the way. Policy # v / 0 / 0/. r-& - Goal 3: I erurban Avenue and Southcenter Boulevard (S. Renton Th -e Tree Point Road) should be considered for a regional sidewalk sys Policy 1: A sidewalk of regional significance should be constr -ted -7- ignificance should have a desire - and a minimum*'width of: 6'feet. m: REGIONAL GOALS AND POLICIES - Continued - Interurban Avenue along the Pug Sound Power Tr nsmission Line right -of -way om the northern cit limits to its junction w th Southcenter Boule ard. (King County: 4rban Trails Plan). Policy 2: A side alk of regional si'nificance should be con - structe along Southce er Boulevard connecting the Interurba Ave. syst to the western city limits. (Connection shoul be made between Southcenter Blvd. and the comet- ci• area to the south.) 4: Long range consideration should be given to the development of a sidewalk system along a Gr--n River and /or Christianson Road, whichever is availabl•. Where feasible and possible, the side walk should be plac-d back from he river. Policy 1: The sis.-waik should be planned in conjunction with levee ork. Policy 2: The .ystem should be conn-cted to the Interurban reg onal sidewalk. -8- CITY TUKWILA PRO REGIONAL SIDEWALK SYSTEM ■.. • REGIONAL SIDEWALK SYSTEM Goal industrial Goal 1: T Goal COMMERCIAL GOALS AND POLICIES The commercial sidewalks is that total system serving commercial and 3 eryLe d /a•-vii, The goals and policies associated with thi system are as follows: 1 , . .. • • QI1m sidewal rsyste 'Policy ..l Conppct � Po1 -i cy r 2 :�.Y' C 0 ar.- ne f - Vies ■7�1� s �t� rr..a 1m a1 _. 'r _ . • +�� � y,..� ,#r.• i ,,� s�:; , b y . i � +i�1�• ' +a it ' ,d_![ �. iiSVD • 1 r r f • • tlIS • 1 ' • • .• • 4...s4dewal.k •sy :.;,.the,,Gree hou Iverr w:rxe -1 ,m ade..:ta ovopas • -111:44044. 044. (lrtyiL(/$k Policy /: Sidewalks should have a 4.es -iwe width o mgr. u m w idth of 1-i Fer ie14.41e3 i an`sonAload •forw Emphasis should be placed upon completion of existing sidewalk discontinuities prior to constructing sidewalks in other areas. 4 31 I I 6 '1111111''finiiiii, or , ,fr o a 1 e feet.a -. Goal Policy 1: COMMERCIAL GOALS AND POLICIES - Continued - Policy A Safe pedestrian access should be made available from t structures. ■ Timing should provide for construction of high priority systems first. II1 . -11- ./5t (et i el/M14'S 144k Policy 2: Landscaped areas should be preserved to the maximum extent possible. r 6(4 1 ( r os S cot, , S (e3 s k-e cQ -12- TTY A LIMITS CITY LIMITS CITY OF TUKWILA PROPOSED COWERCIAL SIDEWALK SYSTEM 1 II I HIGH PRIORITY SYSTEM M MI ' SECONDARY PRIORITY SYSTEM The residential sidewalks is that system which serves the residential areas of the city. These areas are generally north of I -405 between .04. I -5 and Interurban Avenue / Qyj 40/ west. of I -5. The goals and policies associated with this system are as follows: Goal 1: A complete sidewalk system should be developed to serve all residential areas. Policy 1 RESIDENTIAL GOALS AND POLICIES Priority should be given to construction of side - walks . ' a aas. • -1 3- pe r C, Policy 2: Priority should be given to completion of existing sidewalk discontinuities. - fd1 icy 3: Sidewalks ba J¢ -c1 d(� -# - . Policy 4: Any iti- family complex should be required to . construct sidewalks in conjunction with a building permit, - or if the road is not adequately improved, be required to \sign a developer's agreement agreeing to participate in their future construction. Policy 5: New subdivisions should be required to construct afil &I eta/ . Where a subdivision abuts an existing improved street sidewalks should be required. RESIDENTIAL GOALS AND POLICIES Goal 2: The residential sidewalk system should be designed to connect to the commercial mad- reg4aal- sidewalk system)(where feasible. Policy 1: Attempts should be made to separate pedestrians from car traffic to the maximum extent possible. -mss - Continued - Policy 2: Sidewalks should generally not be constructed on slopes in excess of 15% unless it would constitute a signif- icant link in the system. Policy 3: Where overpasses do not have adequate sidewalks, efforts should be made to provide them. Policy 4: All future overpasses, should -prov a sidewalk1r}th - -' - . �, Wye* 1 �Y 4 4 c c c P.( -6' J vt.ce poi ! t S= 14- p164 a u� r r et dt) 5 4i . 512 G�rt.s41 i e e d� t vt-e- av Tv k•tJ et, A Powke-a4 Covvri.e d'Utei . Ake, -1'ha, r-� sle o a ys -m ^ ' -t- - . , 1 -r-e41 . / / -14- -15 -. CITY OF TUKWILA PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK SYSTEM • • PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK SYSTEM SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL • SIDEWALK SYSTEM Fi' ure 1. The system thp_east_side_of-Interur an Avenue should • ' ' made. 3. The system on Christi son Ro.Iand the river should , be_ construc d as soon iarS ercial system: be initiated as they Anttjate- ___-_, The system.on South the improyements-to-th IMPLEMENTATION conjunction.withKi gCountyasuchtime onstruction-of-the-larger_systent...._, nter Bou yard should be initiated with et; time-as_they-are has compl eted al d i ke-worl<-4 n-the-af ted -------- . 1. The system_on-the rban • . II 11 • - fflrrts --27 soutfralite ---shoul-d-be--i-ni-tiated-:as--soorras -- by- th :, T*.secondary construction of sidewalks-with issuance of building permits. Where . _ . sidei1ks are not connected -and- properties al ready oped • heys connected by an L.I.D. 4. SidewAlks,,,shot.4.1d -be,reguired -on-all --commercial.„ industrial properties in conjunction with the i s s uance uilding -16- IMPLEMENTATION Residential system: 1. Sidewalks should be constructed in conjunction with the street improvements planned after undergrounding utilities. (road improvements are generally planned for the year following undergrounding). 2. High priority should be given to construction of sidewalk discontinuities at city expense. etris ! • • • t .• • :ammo • ••. 132r0•2 41,' ' •" •. KS /sl CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM cc: City Council -- Community Affairs Committee January 21, 1975 TO: Tukwila Planning Commission FROM: Kjell Stoknes, Planning Director SUBJECT: Sidewalk plan Pre-it Mina-if During their regular meeting of January 20, 1975, the City Council requested the Planning Commission to develop a sidewalk plan for the City. It was requested this be com- pleted by April 7, 1975. The Staff will begin work on this immediately and hope to have a preliminary document to the Commission for review on February 27, 1975. I understand some work or review has been achieved on . this already, and I would appreciate any comments offered. Our anticipated work program on this is as follows: 1. Review of existing plans and policies regarding sidewalks. 2. Survey of existing sidewalks, their size, condition and type construction. 3. Determine needs for additional sidewalks.by area. 4. Develop goals and'policies to help in prioritizing sidewalk construction. 5. Prioritize areas where sidewalks should be con- structed based upon these goals and policies. We hope to include this as an element of the Comprehensive Plan for the City at a later date. Becauserof this, amend- ments may be necessary at that time. We hope this project will not impede progress on the time schedule proposed for the Comprehensive Plan. -TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 15., 1973' na g e 4, \'\ .DEPARTMENT AND COMMITS COMMENTS • = �t Building Permits Sidewalks: LID €22 Metro• 'Annexation Councilman Gardner referred to a study being made c\ Segalle and.Sammamish property. He stated\ that this area needs the drainage and that he is in favor of stopping all building permits in the area concerned. Attorney Parker stated that this can feasibly be done until such a time as the City is stopped. He noted that if the City issued no permits a lot of lawsuits could develope from people and developers who wish to build. Councilman Traynor stat that Councilman Gardners suggestion held a lot of mer as the new buildings didn't participate in the 60 incl line. Steve Hall asked if the building permit had . already been issued, can the City then shut down that operation. Attorney Parker stating that this.is a ver: dangerous position to be in. Lengthy discussion followed regarding procedure, lawsuits and prior agre4 ments..Attorney Parker noted Ordinances #430, 507 and 543, which relate to building and building permits. He further stated that he would not recommend stopping all building permits down there. Councilman Stevens suggested leaving this up to the lawyers of the two companies that are in disagreement. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT NO FURTHER BUILDING PERMIT; BE GRANTED IN THE SUBJECT DRAINAGE AREA EXCEPT AFTER REVIEW BY THE CITY COUNCIL. CARRIED. Public Works Director, Steve Hall read letters from Sammamish Commereial and Puget Western. Both letters were in protest formation of sidewalks in LID Planning Commission Member, Ron.Mettler.stated that a complete study should be made. in regard to sidewalks. Councilman Sterling asked if there were set back requirements for future sidewalks and that he hoped . an independent could be made without any pressu: from the business area. Councilman•Johanson stated th< .the Transit Syste is already incouraging walking and therefore there is a need for sidewalks. Steve Hall . noted that the sidewalks were originally included. in' the LID and that all parties, at that time; did agree it. However, they can.be deleted from the contract if so desired: Councilman Crain stated that the City nee a plan to show the purpose of the sidewalks and that a study should be made. Councilman Hill asked if there were any government funds involved in this LID. Steve Hall answering that it was 100% paid by the developers. MOVED BY STERLING,. SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE SIDEWALKS BE INCLUDED IN LI•D #22 AS ORIGINALLY PLANNED FOR. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor requested that he be supplied with information pertaining to the use of the Tukwila Shut from Metro. • Councilman Johanson noted that a letter had been received from Norwood Brooks of the Records & Electio: Department stating that there were an insufficient amount of signatures on the Fire District ##1 Annexation petition. Mayor Todd noted that the people Minutes, 27 September 1973 Page 4 Staff pointed out that the signs exist without benefit of a building permit and to obtain a building permit the signs must comply with the Tukwila Sign Code. However, the Sign Code allows only one freestanding sign per development.. Mr. Sneva pointed out the change in use of the building from strictly warehouse distribution to retail warehouse sales. Motion by Mr. Sneva and seconded by Mr. Link to allow the existing informational signs to remain, located at the north and south entrances, for a period not to exceed 180 days and that both signs be removed at the end of that period. Motion carried with Mrs. Harris abstaining. C Cabot, Cabot & Forbes - Sidewalk Appeal Mr. Moss explained Mass Transit's influence on pedestrian traffic in and around the commercial /industrial area. Emphasized it's growing influence. Mr. Carl Buchanan, Lendrum Associates (Cabot, Cabot & Forbes architects), stated that Cabot, Cabot & Forbes will participate in any coordinated plan to provide side- walks; however,.they do object to arbitrary requirement. Motion by Mr. Lamb and seconded by Mr. Zepp to delete the requirement of sidewalks. Motion carried with Mrs. Harris abstaining, Mr. Saul and Mr. West voting NO. Mr. Buchanan stated his firm is willing to participate, in the form of professional services, in the preparation of a comprehensive sidewalk plan. Motion by Mr. Saul seconded by Mr. Lamb and carried to recess the regular meeting to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, 4 October 1973, to complete the agenda. J C Harris ,[Secretary Tukwila Planning Commission Chairman called regular meeting Members present Mr. Mettler, Mr Johanson. ' Frank Todd, Mayor CITY OF TUKW8L 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH 'TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 • Continued Regular Meeting, 26 July 1973 to order, at 8:10 p.m., the continued recessed from Monday, 23 July 1973. were: Mr. Lamb, Mrs. Harris, Mr. West, . Kirsop, Mr. Sneva, Mr. Saul and Mr. Parkway Plaza - Landscape Plan Review Plans submitted by Benaroya Company were displayed and Mr. Moss read staff comments and recommendations. Also presented slides depicting existing landscaping in the same vicinity as compared to landscaping existing in Andover Park and other communities. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes - Site and Landscape Review Plans submitted by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes were displayed and Mr. Moss *read staff comments and recommendations. Pointed out City ordinance requires driveway to be twenty (20) feet from curb line on Minkler Boulevard. Also recommended requirement of walkways; Chairman Mettler read ACC minutes regarding this matter. Motion by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mr. West and carried to approve the site and landscape plans subject to com- pliance with conditions required by Andover ACC and provision of walkways. Discussion between Commission and Mr. Fred Hartwell, Benaroya Company, regarding suggestions made by Staff, especially the . requirement of a living ground cover. Motion by Mr. Kirsop, seconded by Mr. Saul and carried to approve the plan submitted subject to the following conditions: Staff Report, 27 September 19"/3 Page 4 to be located at the sout'.west corners of those buildings. 'These two signs do not appear to be in keeping with the i.nt_.tt of the Tukwila Sign Code, which allows one Freestanding pylon sign fct a mtlti- tenant. development, :Alt does not allow severa_ smaller freestanding s sr_,. It is the Staff': opinion that the main pyb,n sign located near And ver Park (vest can be approved only on the basic of more specific plans which indicate the actual type to be set upon the sign faces; and th; t the additional building directory signs can only he approved if tiey are located upon the building faces and not as Freestanding signs. There also appears to be a safety problem involved in placing signs of this scale so close to a corner where visibility from an automobile would be impaired. D. Signing Review - F.B. Connelly The F.B. Connelly Company has applied for a sign permit for a 45 square foot sign to be located on a building owned by the Don Koll Company located at 720 Andover Park East. The sign complies with the recently adopted Sign Code and requires approval by the Planning Commission. The Sign has been approved by the Andover Architectural Control Committee. E. Signing Review - A f, T Ski Company The A $ T Ski Company has applied to the Planning Commission for sign permit review for a sign to be located at Cabot, Cabot f Forbes Building #1, located at 455 Andover Park East. The proposed sign is 3 feet 6 inches wide and stands 4 feet from the ground and is proposed to be located in the landscaped parking strip near the main entrance to the Cabot, Cabot $ Forbes Building #1. The location drawings submitted with the application indicates that the sign is to be located partially on public right -of -way, this is not allowed by the Sign Code. The sign Code requires that the sign be set back from the property line a distance equal to the heighth of the sign, which in this case would be 4 feet. The Andover Architectural Control Committee reviewed this application at their 10 September meeting, and voted to approve the proposed sign subject to a 10 foot setback from the curb :line. The Planning Department's recommendation is to concur with the A.C.C. approval subject to the 10 foot setback from the curb line. The purpose of the required 10 foot setback is to facilitate visibility both north and south on Andover Park East for cars exiting from the main driveway for Cabot, Cabot F, Forbes Building # #l. F. Site Plan Review - Tri -Way Industries Tri-Way industries have applied for a site plan review of a proposed 24,000 square foot warehouse to be built immediately south of their existing building on Andover Park East. The proposed plan has been approved by the Andover Architectural Control Committee, however in the Planning Commission's review of the subject proposal you should pay particular attention to the employee parking area located between the existing building and the proposed building. There seems to be a conflict between automobile parking adjacent the two buildings and truck access to the truck doors located near the rear of each building. There may also he a problem with regard to emergency vehicle access to the rear of the buildings if there are automobiles parked along the rear property line between the two buildings. It is also conceivable that the cars parked between the two buildings would have to back out of the stalls as much as 160 feet, since turning around or maneuvering in the 30 feet between the two buildings would be quite difficult. G. Sidewalk Appeal - Cabot, Cabot L Forbes Cabot, Cabot F Forbes has appealed to the Planning Commission to reconsider their requirement for sidewalks in the Andover Industrial Park holdings of Cabot, Cabot E Forbes. Representatives of Cabot, Cabot tr Forbes will be attending the public meeting of 27 September 1973 to discuss the specifics of the sidewalk requirement, and their reasons for objecting to said requirement. At the Andover Architectural Control Committee meeting of 10 September 1973 the Committee voted to oppose the requirement for sidewalks in the Andover Industrial Park. May 12, 1975 Frank Todd, Mayor CITY or TUKWILA 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 To: Members of the City Council Ron Mettler, Chairman, Planning Commission Kjell Stoknes, Planning Director Steve Hall, Public Works Director Mr. Ed Bauch, Citizen Ladies and gentlemen: At the public hearing on the Sidewalk Plan held on April 24, 1975, Mr. Ed Bauch suggested low priority be placed on the proposed pedestrian overpass from the residential area across I -405 into the Southcenter area. This overpass has been the subject of a grant application on the books for three years now and is in my opinion a very high priority item. - The two bridges ( "S" and "T". Line) at present do not meet pedestrian standards under State and Federal guidelines for safety and present a high exposure to liability and should' not be given a low priority as he has suggested. Very truly yours, : Pee,a4 .1 ( Frank Todd Mayor • FT /dp Attachment Frank Todd, Mayor CITY ow TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting, 24 April 1975 The regular April meeting of the Tukwila Planning Commission was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Chairman Mettler. Members present were: Mr. Mettler, Mr. West, Mr. Link and :Mr. Lamb. Mr. Sneva and Mr. Kirsop had notified the Planning Department that they would be absent. Motion by Mr. Lamb, seconded by Mr. Link and carried to approve the minutes of 27 March 1975 as prepared. OLD BUSINESS A. Comprehensive Plan Review Staff indicated the need for a work meeting to discuss the general direction of Tukwila's future. Commission scheduled a work meet- ing for 8:00 p.m. Thursday, 8 May 1975. B. Public Hearing - Sidewalk Plan 1ff Jcilei Kjell Stoknes, Planning Director, briefly recapitulated the evolu- tion of the current draft of the proposed Sidewalk Plan. Noted . meetings with representatives of Andover Industrial Park representa- tives as well as the previous meetings with the Commission. Chairman Mettler opened the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m. and asked for any comments from the audience. Q Mr. Ed Bauch) 16603 -53rd Avenue South, stated agreement with the ail of need in the Plan. Objected to the indication that Klickitat Drive has a sidewalk -- merely a,shoulder with extended curb. However, does feel one is needed there. Objected to the general goal discouraging bicycle use of sidewalks. Indicated commercial goal #3 needs clarification to explicitly indicate that new commercial developments should pay full cost of associated sidewalks. Suggested low priority be placed on the pedestrian overpass of I -405. Kjell Stoknes read letters from Doubletree Inn and Palmer Supply Company, indicating objection to sidewalks, and noted the letters were received after the Environmental Assessment had been completed. • .0 ,d G fi12t • 4 11/14 - �I GUt6 GCS ij _g_pife.v(7f 14A a ezie 7/V G ,x re eZ-A-ySke ,J•ko /CI- SA kvt-e-v t- i vim STV ' 2 4 Ce . • t. GA .. CO(e. . e ... pa-le.l Sfutp j G a... 7 4 - 7 - Caff7 4,/c 1 4; 6• 71 7 --- & ten-, tir Tc2k -..4,n i 1W Cv t4Z; p , th/-, -K — e 4 ?r�-� --4 41/b= ? r-a4 -Ar—eto7 3 . `f letr,e, /4 f4)/( 3. 1 5. /L4 2 P - r€ . - 1 1- 60/Le, jt1 s-� See�Q — 4d 4, �• hu9 F'dt (C-4-9 �� S f/' Try f c 1 d fiaia Pa -- pa $ p 2 -fi &u . 3 . (1•12t7.e. (4see eV( -41 e Ac- re4X ,-,r - . Do L (-e 1 7 .. � / . p ecv_es A f c7� ell ic ,�' _gf32' a-e-#4)Q- - exi"eceo I, Srd a-ialhs drdev,/ /f,r re460"1" Ade: _ __9-1411-TAV . Frank Todd, Mayor CITY of TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 10 April 1975 I. Preliminary Sidewalk Plan II. Comprehensive Plan: Review Process PLANNING DEPARTMENT AGENDA' PLANNING COMMISSION WORK MEETING AFFIDAVIT of PUBLICATION STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING No. SS. Kenneth Robinson ,being first duly sworn on oath deposes and says: That he is the Associate Publisher of THE HIGHLINE TIMES, a weekly newspaper which is now and at all times herein mentioned has been published and printed in an office maintained at the place of publication at gurien, King County, Washington; that by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for King County, said newspaper is now and at all times mentioned herein has been approved as a legal newspaper for the publication of any advertisement, notice, summons, report, proceedings, or other official document required by law to be published; that said newspaper was published regularly, at least once each week, in the English language, as e newspaper of general circulation in gurien, King County, Washington, at the time of application to the aforementioned Superior Court for approval as a legal newspaper, and was so published for at least six months prior to the date of said application, and is now and at all times mentioned herein has been so published. That the annexed is a true copy of a Pub1 iC Notice regarding Nnrice of Pi:blic Hearing as it was published in regular issues of said newspaper once each week for a period of WO consecutive weeks, commencing S Nir; i4i'f_ _9__ day of 1110011 s M: onthe y April ,197 and ending :;�l,�l`,r ook on the 16 day of April ,19 75 , both dates inclusive, and that said newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers and as a newspaper of general circulation during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of S 8.40 which amount has been paid in full, at the rate of St'2p per lrtM Ir ett: Aerort drt Pr" f lf' ITfMAM1fb11 '6TIt1111.13YisTKdhardd's3di T for each subsequent insertion. L k /CJ1n14-Ive - Subscribed and sworn to before me this 16th day of Aprl , 19 75 (4 4L CGS Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at Federal Way ?; le- S'rc wa L/3) $2.85 per column inch $1.95 per column inch NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Tukwila Planning Commission will meet in the Tukwila Council Chambers on April 10, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss and consider the following subject matter: 1. Preliminary Sidewalk Plan 2. ,Comprehensive Plan Preparation Procedures. Any person interested in or affected by any of`the above are encouraged to attend. Additional information may be obtained at the Tukwila Planning Department. Kjell Stoknes Planning Director C MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO: Architectural Control Commission Andover Industrial Council FROM: Tukwila Planning Director SUBJECT: Preliminary Draft - Sidewalk Plan as amended DATE: April 1, 1975• From input from your groups and others, the Planning Commission did make changes to the Preliminary Sidewalk Plan affecting the area of your interest. Essentially, the following generally would hold to your area as of this draft: 1. The high priority system should be put in as soon as possible on an L.I.D. basis with the city and property owners sharing costs equally. If sidewalks are not constructed, they would be required with all building permits. (This includes Tukwila Parkway, Southcenter Parkway, Strander Boulevard and Andover Park West be- tween Tukwila Parkway and Strander Boulevard.) 2. The secondary priority system would be installed on an L.I.D. basis at such time as demand warrants with the city and property owners sharing costs equally. (Would affect Baker Boulevard, Andover Park East, An- dover Park West south of Strander Boulevard and South 180th Street.) 3. Sidewalks would be required with building permits in the secondary priority system in the following instances: (a) In all commercial zones (b) In any office or retail development or any develop- ment typically permitted in a commercial zone . 4. Sidewalks would be required in an area of no priority with a building permit only if the proposed use is of a commercial nature. The above are preliminary and may be changed by either the Plan- ning Commission or City Council. .A study session is planned with the Planning Commission on this plan on April 10, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. A public hearing has been set for April 24, 1975 at 8:00 p.m. at City Hall at which time it will prob- ably be recommended to the City Council for final action. Architectural Control Commission Andover Industrial Council April 1, 1975 Page 2 If you wish a copy of the Sidewalk Plan, second draft, you can call 242 -2177 or request one in writing at 6230 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188. Please call me if you have any questions. KMS/cs Planning Commission 27 March 1975 Minutes of Meeting Page 3 The Commission agreed with this procedure to allow the area to develop only to the extent necessary to establish the L.I.D. but cautioned Staff to main- tain a close watch on that area's development. E. Sidewalk Plan SIGN REVIEWS Mr. Crutchfield noted all the Commissioners had re- ceived the revised draft, dated March 1975, of the preliminary Sidewalk Plan. Mr. Norm Seethoff, Allied Stores and Mr. John Flattery, Lincoln Properties both voiced the lack of a needs study as well as the lack of a well - defined and equitable implementation program. Mr. Crutchfield noted these matters would be more appropriately discussed at a work meeting or the Public Hearing. Motion by Mr. Sneva, seconded by Mr. Zepp and car- ried to conduct a work meeting . regarding the Side- walk Plan at 8:00 p.m: Thursday, 10 April 1975 and schedule the Public Hearing for consideration of the Sidewalk Plan at the regular April meeting. NEW BUSINESS (No new business was submitted for the Commission's agenda this month.) A. Rainier Bank Mr. Crutchfield displayed the drawing of the Rainier Bank freestanding sign proposed to replace the exist- ing NB of C bank sign located on Southcenter Parkway. Noted the proposed sign conforms in all respects to the Sign Code. Motion by Mr. Lamb, seconded by Mr. Sneva and carried to approve the sign as presented. B. American Home Furnishings Mr. Crutchfield disbursed letters from American Home Furnishings, both requesting an additional wall sign TO: Planning Commission FROM: Kjell Stoknes p1 SUBJECT: Sidewalk Plan KMS /cs Enclosure MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT Please find attached the Preliminary Sidewalk Plan, second draft, which reflects changes made by the Planning.Commis- sion during their special study session of March 12, 1975. Special attention should be given to the implementation . section on pages 11 and 12. These were changed from the original draft by staff to reflect changes made to the other sections of the document by the Planning Commission during the special March 12, 1975, study session. Reference should be made to the staff report for the department's recommendations at this time. DATE: March 25, 1975 Mr.. Stoknes City of Tukwila Planning Director 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Stoknes, allpak container, inc. 480 Andover Park East • Seattle, Wash. 98188 • 248-1400 March 24, 1975 Allpak.Container, Inc., requests that it go on record as. being very sternly opposed to any such sidewalk plan as it relates to the commercial district and to the Andover Industrial Park area. The reasons for our opposition are as so stated in the meeting held on Friday, March 7, 1975. JFH /sp Sincerely, ALLPAK CONTAINER, INC. F. Holton sident ECE1VED iANa Z.i,s r�r�r. �1�75 O OF TUKWILA BEM /mm Mr. Kyell Stoknes City of Tukwila Planning Director 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Stoknes: As owner of the property at 1141 to 1191 Andover Park West, 950 Andover Park East, 6500 Todd Boulevard and Southcenter South Industrial Park, I wish to go on record with the City as being opposed to the mandatory installation of sidewalks in the areasa,of the City that are primarily for warehousing and industrial use. BRUCE B. McCANN March 19,:1975 Sincerely yours, ( 2 1 : 41 uce E. McCann 8013 Perimeter Road South Seattle, Washington 98108 ;�.::.�� • CABOT, CABOT & FORBES 331 ANDOVER PARK EAST, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 March 12, 1975 Mr. Kjell Stokeness Planning Director 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 Dear Mr. Stokeness: 206 246.3439 SAN FRANCISCO 415 981-5180 I think it was a very thoughtful gesture on your part to invite members of the Tukwila business community to the meeting last week for discussion of the proposed industrial /commercial sidewalk system. It is my very strong Feeling that for the area south of Inter- state 405, consideration of sidewalks involves consideration of four important factors: 1) landscaping, 2) safety, 3) street parking, and 4) crime. With 20 feet of landscaping in front of most buildings in the Andover Industrial Park, a 5 foot wide sidewalk eliminates 25% of the landscaped area. As you know, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes has gone to extensive extra effort and expense to install nice green landscaping and trees in front of all of our buildings. Over the 25 years since starting the industrial park concept in America, CC&F has learned that industrial areas are best designed for industrial users, including off - street parking and little provision for pedestrians walking through the industrial areas. We find that people working and doing business in industrial buildings normally drive their own automobiles to work. People waling through the park are liable to be injured by active trucking service to and from the buildings. Street parking impedes truck flow and is hazardous to both trucks and automobiles. All of our industrial parks involve important consideration of factors necessary to minimize the instances of criminal activity, eliminating sidewalks eliminates the number of people wandering through the industrial area. When the city police encounter someone walking near buildings at night, and there are no side- walks, they normally stop these people to inquire about their activities. None of this discussion has involved economics, disruption of on- going businesses, or the actual number of pedestrians who would actually use sidewalks if they were available. CC&F is not A SUBSIDIARY OF CABOT. CABOT & FORBES CO.. 28 STATE STREET. BOSTON, MA. 02109 OFFICES IN BUFFALO, PHILADELPHIA, LANHAM, MD., RICHMOND. WINTERGREEN. VA. BATON ROUGE, PHOENIX. TUCSON, SEATTLE. LOS ANGELES, SANTA ANA, SAN DIEGO AND SAN FRANCISCO CABOT, CABOT & FORBES Mr. Kjell Stokeness March 12, 1975 Page Two prepared to pay for sidewalks which we feel are undesirable and we do not feel are needed. We do not wish to have further construction activity around our completed buildings which might disturb our tenants. Lastly, we feel that the City of Tukwila should not incorporate a city sidewalk system for the area south of Interstate 405 into the City Master Plan at this time. If some future very thorough study should establish some unknown need for the sidewalks not presently existing, then I think the sidewalk issue should be reopened at that time. Thank you very much for your thoughtful consideration in soliciting comments from the business community who is directly affected by the impact which would result from sidewalk construction in the industrial and commercial areas. Sincerely, ••• J. Thomas Bernard General Manager psr encl. Q�� TRI -LAND CORPORATION SUITE 1120, 1411 4fh AVENUE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101 MUTUAL 2 -7760 Mr. Kjell Stoknes Director, Planning Department City of Tukwila 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Stoknes: Re: Tukwila Sidewalk Plan Tri -Land Corporation is the owner of warehouses in the Andover /South- center Industrial Parks. When this area was originally planned and designed it was determined to be generally wholesale and warehouse oriented with no retail trade. Traffic was determined to be vehicular consisting of employee transportation and truck service. The area was designed to allow no on- street parking of vehicles and the utilization of landscaping rather than sidewalks. While we can agree that there is some possible need for sidewalks in those areas of Tukwila which are involved in retailing trade or residential living we feel it would be a mistake for the placement of sidewalks in those areas engaged in wholesale warehousing and distribution. Constructing sidewalks in areas already landscaped and planted would prove to be expensive and difficult. More importantly it would destroy the concept of the Industrial Park complex. Further, the addition of side- walks in these distribution areas would encourage night useage which would create increased problems for police security. Sidewalks would also stimulate illegal on- street parking. Foot traffic must necessarily be kept to aa!minimum in an industrial ware- housing situation. Until there is justification of a need for sidewalks in the industrial area, we feel that this part of the city should not be included in the Sidewalk Plan. JWT /gn C March 12, 1975 Sincerely, TRI -LAND CORPORATION W. Teplicky, Pres ent A. A. B. AGENDA SPECIAL STUDY MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION March 12, 1975 7:30 P.M. I. CALL. TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. .OLD BUSINESS A. Preliminary Sidewalk Plan B. Planning Area Study IV. NEW BUSINESS V. SIGN REVIEWS VI. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW A. VII. .ANY OTHER BUSINESS VIII. ADJOURNMENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM • March 3, 1975 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Kjell Stoknes - Planning Director SUBJECT: Preliminary Sidewalk Plan Attached also is an agenda for the meeting. ..„ Attached please find a copy of the "Preliminary Sidewalk Plan" which the commission agreed to review during a special study meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. This is being mailed out early so you can review it prior to the meeting. The agenda for the meeting is scheduled to include only the CITY OF TUKWILA "sidewalk plan" and "planning area study" handed out at your last regular meeting. A report on right-of-way on the S. 143rd Street vicinity and staff recommendations on what'a miscellaneous sign is will be provided to the commission for consideration during the regular meeting of March 27, 1975. TO: File FROM : Gary Crutchfield,; ssistant Planner SUBJECT: Sidewalk Plan MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT The Andover Park ACC, at its regular meeting this morning, discussed the preliminary Sidewalk Plan proposed by the Planning Department. The following points were noted in particular: 1. Strongly opposed to L.I.D. as method of financing felt the City's general fund should provide the funds. 2. Concept of Andover Industrial Park is industrial not commercial and therefore not pedestrian oriented but rather vehicle oriented. Suggested a "feasibility" or "practicality" study be made to determine those areas south of 405 where a need actually exists. 3. Generally felt the need for sidewalks (in terms of the quantity of users) in the industrial area does not justify the considerable expense of providing sidewalks. Discussion ended with the following motion: That the Andover ACC go on record as being opposed to any concept of sidewalks for the Andover Park area. DATE: 11 Mar 1975 • -.t TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Sidewalk Plan File MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT Kjell M. Stoknes, Planning Director Out come of meeting today with the Industrial Council requarding sidewalks in the commercial area. There were 15 members present from the Industrial Council representing various firms from the Andover Industrial Area. These individuals represented a variety of companies and a list of those present is available in the file. After everyone present had had the opportunity to review the sidewalk plan as submitted, the following recommendations were made by them: 1. They had no desire to have sidewalks constructed in the area south of Interstate 405. 2. Recommended that the commercial eliment of the plan be removed or that afeasibility study for sidewalks in the commercial area south of I -405 be completed demonstrating the demand for sidewalks prior to any decisions being made. Other comments made included the following: 1. Sidewalks in some areas would disrupt.. landscaping. 2. Sidewalks would contribute to crimes sence it would allow and incourage people to wonder in the area. 3. It would not be possible to locate sidewalks in some areas. 4. There is no need for sidewalks. 5. The goals on page 7 of the document do not comply with industrial goals. 6. More time should be committed to the development of the sidewalk plan. 7. There would be a safety hazard sidewalks due to trucks constantly crossing them. DATE: 10 March 197! CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM -. March 3, 1975 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Kjell Stoknes - Planning Director SUBJECT: Preliminary Sidewalk Plan Attached also is an agenda for the meeting. Attached please find a copy of the "Preliminary Sidewalk.Plan" which the commission agreed to review during a special study meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. This is being mailed out early so you can review it prior•to the meeting. The agenda for the meeting is scheduled to include only the "sidewalk plan" and "planning area study" handed out at your last regular meeting. A report on right -of -way on the S. 143rd Street vicinity and staff recommendations on what a miscellaneous sign is will be provided to the commission for consideration during the regular meeting of March 27, 1975. 1 Kjell,Stokness Director of Planning City of Tukwila. Dear Mr. Stokness: te- FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY of TUKWILA 444 ANDOVER PARK EAST TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 TELEPHONE: (206) 244 -7221 March 3, 1975 I have received your memorandum dated February. 28, 1975 regarding preliminary sidewalk plans for the City of Tukwila. To recap some of the problems that relate to fire protection and sidewalks, I would say the following: 1. In several areas . fire department connections to specific exist in the public.. utilities corridor in the industrial areas and would cost an extreme amount of money to move or alter these systems. 2. Throughout the industrial areas and residential sections of the City, fire hydrants are located inside the public utilities corridor. Again, an extreme amount of money would be required by our city water department to move these fire hydrants. Not only would the City of Tukwila water department be involved, but several other water districts would be involved. 3. For the safety of residential sections of the City in regard to people wanting to get to Southcenter walking, no sidewalk plan would be complete without a pedestrian bridge spanning 405 somewhere in the vicinity between 62nd and 65th. Avenues. This would terminate somewhere along Tukwila Parkway. A pedestrian bridge is needed at the intersection of Interurban Ave. South and 58th. Avenue. This would allow persons who wish to catch the transit system to the City of Seattle to do so and also school children using that area to cross Interurban safely. 4. Also regarding pedestrian safety, it should be con- sidered that a walkway or series of steps is needed to allow the residents living in McMicken Heights areas to come from the intersection of 160th. Street and 53rd. Avenue South down to Klickitat Blvd. c Kjell Stokness Director of Planning Page 2 - March 3, 1975 In regard to problems . of . fire. department connections .. and fire. _ hydrants, besides involving . large amounts of money to.move, the. City has had .a law suit in the past where a fire hydrant located on the sidewalk, namely, the fire hydrant directly South of J.C. Penney Company at Southcenter Mall. I would like to have you consider the steps and alsobridges_for residents wishing to travel to industrial areas, on foot . in this sidewalk plan. You may wish to review the topography of land- scaping now being done at most of . the new buildings.in the indust- rial area. Large mounds of dirt are now being used in the barrier between street and parking areas of newer buildings. In regard. to your preliminary . plan, no sidewalks at all are indicated in the McMicken Heights area. I think this area should be taken into consideration with any plan that would be passed or adopted. Also, according to your submitted preliminary plan, no sidewalks are indicated into Southcenter South. This should also be taken into consideration. Other areas where no sidewalks are indicated is in.the vicinity of 143rd. Street, 143rd. Place and 144th Street. This are rep - 'resents not only resid ential but an ever growing employee.growth area. With the gas problems -now arising, every consideration should be given to areas involving people getting to work. Reviewing your sidewalk to the entrance of South King County Park, it should be inter - connecting either at the foot of 65th. Avenue or both 65th. and Interurban Avenue. Pedestrians are now using this stretch of road and an extremely hazardous situation exists. Also, sidewalks should be considered on the West side of West Valley Highway due.to the growth of industrial development. in that area, Longacres traffic, and also the speedway effect of most of the traffic. 1 hope these views are of use to you in your study.. If you have any further questions, please feel free to forward them. HHC :vma cc: TFD file Yours very truly G4 0.-44- H. H. Crawley Fire Chief 1 Mr. Gerald Grinstein 2000 IBM Building Seattle, Washington 98101 July 5, 1974 Re: OEDP Project Profile Pedestrian Crossing Dear Mr. Grinstein: Enclosed please find a OEDP Project Profile for Public Works Project and attached City of Tukwila map. Pe-riL ittuU /) PUBLIC COMKS EDEPAP3T9!x'1E"L:;.; E23,CD Southcentcar E3oulevard Tukwila Washington 93=3CDS7 to ephona t 2 A 242 - 217 s7 The proposed project would intertie the City of Tukwila residential area with the present commercial /industrial area of Southcenter and Andover Industrial Park. This pedestrian structure would be approx— imately 250 feet long by ten feet wide allowing sufficient room for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Although this project will not provide permanent jobs in the private sector of the City of Tukwila, I feel it has its distinct advantages in being a project which conforms with todays.philosophy of living. Just as a brief description of the attached map, the City of Tukwila presently has a bike route through its area which is shown in green as existing bike route on 57th Avenue South and South 180th Street. Within an Industrial Plat which has just been completed and is. now under construction, a thirty foot wide strip was required for public access along the entire length of the river as indicated in red and blue on the attached map. The area designated as Christianson Road is a forty foot wide dedicated right —of —way from Puget Western to the City of Tukwila for the express purpose of recreational and /or sight seeing purposes. The City of Tukwila intends to develop this as a light traffic road for automotive vehicles, pedestrian and bicycle traffic only. This will provide an intertie between South 180th Street and Interstate 405 without having the hazard of heavy truck traffic involved. As a secondary benefit, the entire length of this trail would follow the banks of the Green River from the South City limits to Strander Blvd. The City of Tukwila has a private group of citizens which has formed a bicentennial commission and has the intent of constructing an Indian long house as indicated on the map. This will be an authentic long house and is to be located at a position approximately where the Mr. Gerald Grinstein Page 2 original trading and work areas of the Indian Tribes of this area were. This will know doubt prove in the future to be an extremely interesting historical site. Within the City of Tukwila's six year comprehensive road construction program, it is intended to upgrade Southcenter Blvd. from Interstate 405 easterly to Interurban Avenue including pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The scheduling of this, of course will depend on availability of grant funds through the Federal and /or State Road Grants System. At present the City of Tukwila has two interties between the residential and commercial/industrial area which are indicated as bridges across Interstate 405 between Tukwila Parkway and Southcenter Blvd. These facilities, however, are sadly lacking in sidewalks for pedestrian intertie. What we call the "S" Line Bridge has a small approximately three foot wide pedestrial "sidewalk which is completely insufficient considering the volume and type of traffic crossing this structure. The "T" Line Bridge is completely void of any pedestrian/bicycle facilities. The green line indicating bikeways /sidewalks (1974) will be constructed under an LID through the City of Tukwila this summer. The City will be opening bids on this project on the 24th of'July, 1974 and will be proceeding with construction of said improvement immediately thereafter. In conjunction with this King County Regional Park is slated for construction beginning this : summer continuing through 1976. They will be crossing the Green River as indicated and have a trail system around the perimeter of the regional park. The structure has more than adequate facilities programed into it to handle both bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The Washington State Highway has discussed the possibility of a Park and Ride Lot to be located as indicated on the map which would tie with the Metro Transit System, the Tukwila Local Transit System and the major East /West and North /South Freeways. I believe, that the merits and necessity of this project are demonstrated in this overall comprehensive planning scheme. With the advent of gasoline shortages predicted far into the future, the foot traffic and bicycle traffic will know doubt increase, as well as the usage of Park and Ride Lots or similar facilities tied with mass transit. Although this project does not stimulate premanent jobs within the private sector, I believe that the merits are there as I have indicated on this short description and the attached map. We have investigated the possibility of utilizing interagency funds through : SMH /ma. Mr. Gerald Grinstein recreation facilities and also Topics and Federal Aid Urban Funds. It, is obvious that funds are not available in sufficient amounts in the Federal Aid Urban Road System, and that the present Topics monies have been expended and are no longer available. Also, the Urban. Arterial Board has indicated that they will be sponsoring pilot bicycle trail projects within individual cities and counties. The monies available there are very minimal, and have been commited for two pilot projects within this area. If I can be of further assistance, or furnish more definitive information, do nob hesitate to contact meat my office. Thank you for your consideration of this project. cc: Mayor Todd Gary Kucinski ✓ Mr. Ken Cottingham erely yours ( .14.114 ctqf Steven M. Hall, P.E. Public Works Director Page 3 Attachment: 1 Date: February 28, 1974 To: Steve Hall" John Sheets Hubert Crawley From: Kjell Stoknes CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM Subject: Preliminary sidewalk plan comments I would appreciate any comments you have to offer on improvements to this document. I would especially like your comments in the following areas: 1. Items that would minimize impacts on your department. 2. Any inconsistencies or general problems you might forsee. I anticipate this will be reviewed by the planning commission on March 12, 1975. I would appreciate your comments prior to that time so I can incorporate them in the document. C TUKWILA CITY UYIf6 CITY OF TUKWILA TUKWILA CITY UwT; CITY OF TUKWILA Si.S€weQk "Dt's}n a .on • Pe 1411ey C.0.111C Airprot 1••••••••.1 Bldg. LP n ' a RIR+ ••• 11•01.n r•::!,'C' 1 t.6•114. 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The Planning Department is currently working toward the l adoption of a comprehensive plan for the installation of sidewalks in this area. E W At the present time, unfortunately, there are very few sidewalks !1; located within the industrial area. Without the sidewalks, this Department does not want to encourage walking in the industrial area r because of the obvious safety hazard with people walking in the traffic ° lanes. El E,. The first major project with sidewalks included is the completion of SRI Andover Park West from South 180th to Strander Blvd. which is now i!i under construction. This shall include sidewalks, and at such time E. as interconnecting sidewalks are made to the north /south and east /west t° direction crosswalks will be incorporated. El 0 VA va SMH /ma I n President If you have any further questions please contact me at 242 -2177. also wish to extend my personal welcome to the City of Tukwila. cc: Mayor Frank Todd Planning Department Sincerely yours, Steven M. Hall, r.E. Public Works Director LJ City of Tukwila Planning Commission 14475 59th Avenue South Tukwila, Washington 98067 Gentlemen: Re: Sidewalks - Andover Industrial Park CABOT, CABOT & FORBES 900 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 (AREA CODE 213) 626-8171 Sept. 12, 1973 In pursuance of our letter dated 16 August 1973, to the City of Tukwila planning staff, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes respectfully requests that the referenced matter be placed on your September 27, 1973 agenda. As previously stated to the City of Tukwila staff, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes is opposed to the proposed requirement for sidewalks. The modern indus- trial park provides, first of all, that the streets be clear for maximum traffic flow. Consequently, all vehicle parking is "off- street" and pedes- trian traffic is confined also to an "on- site" condition. The right of way and set -back then is established as an enviornmentally controlled area free of any pedestrian or vehicle traffic. Mr. Richard Hansen, Senior Planner, advised in his letter of 21 August 1973, that the sidewalk requirement was requested by the Metropolitan Transit Authority to facilitate the use of the public transit system. It is suggested, that should the mass transit become a reality, that the City of Tukwila utilize the right of way space directly behind the street curbs for such walkways or loading spaces as may be required. In the meanwhile, this space can remain as landscaped and grassed area. It is understood that the City Staff had considered sidewalk alignments penetrating into the landscaped set -back areas. Sidewalks meandering off public right -of -way onto private property are unacceptable. Some HOME OFFICE: CABOT, CABOT 8 FORBES CO., 28 STATE STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02109 BRANCH OFFICES: BUFFALO, LOS ANGELES, PHILADELPHIA, PHOENIX, SAN FRANCISCO C C ABOT, CABOT & FORBES City of Tukwila Planning Commission of the resultant problems this consideration would cause are: insurance liability; amounts to prescriptive easement reducing value of private property, thereby also lessening real estate taxes; maintenance and reduction in the number of off street parking spaces since "employees would be arriving via mass transity and sidewalks ". Your consideration of this matter at your September 27, 1973 meeting is earnestly sought by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes. EMS:lvh CC: City Council, City of Tukwila Carl Buchanan Paul Shepherd Respectfully, -2- Sept. 12, 1973 E. M. Secord Vice President, Engineering CHARLES 0. BAKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TUKWILA INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL P. 0. BOX 88556 TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 CHERRY 6 -2010 Mr. Ronald F. Mettler Chairman, Tukwila Planning Commission 14800 Interurban Avenue South Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Ron: 1. The "Tukwila Industrial Council goes on record opposing the installation.of sidewalks in any industrial area until the need is established. Sincerely, 4 ,4). COB/pf Charles 0. Baker cc: Mr. Delbert Moss, Planning Coordinator Tukwila Planning Commission „. The Honorable Frank Todd, Mayor City of Tukwila SERVING THE TUKWILA COMMUNITY .September 12, 1973 During the regular Tukwila Industrial Council meeting of September 11, 1973, the Executive Committee reviewed several of the recent proposals for installation of sidewalks in the industrial area. Following an extensive discussion on the various inherent problems resulting from requirements for sidewalks in industrial areas, the Executive Committee unanimously adopted the following motion: 2. That owners of industrial properties affected be :included in any feasibility study to determine the impact or the necessity of sidewalks in industrial areas. Ron, our Committee respectfully requests that the. requirement for sidewalks in industrial areas be placed before the Planning Commission for a thorough study, and that representatives from the industrial interests be permitted to participate in, and offer their input into the study. Please feel free to call upon me at any time in the event further information is needed. City of Tukwila, Washington Building Dept. 14475 59th Avenue South Tukwila, Washington 98067 Atten: Mr. John Richards Re: Building Permit - Building No. 3 Gentlemen: Ca CABOT, CABOT 8c FORBES a00 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 Cabot, Cabot & Forbes have been denied a building permit for the referenced building subject to the following conditions: 1. Indicating the sidewalk on the plans. 2. Grant of an Appeal. EMS:lvh Sincerely, E. M. Secord Vice President, Engineering (AREA Coot 213) 826-8171 August 27, 1973 It is our understanding that the specifics of the sidewalk requirement have not been defined as noted in the attached letter dated August 21, 1973 and signed by Mr. Richard B. Hansen, Senior Planner. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes is most interested in discussing the specifics of the sidewalk requirements at the Public Hearing of September 27, 1973. However, since we are subjected to economic and weather conditions, we are extremely interested in starting construction of Building No. 3 immediately. By this letter, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes would like to state that it is their intention most certainly to comply with the City of Tukwila Ordinance for sidewalks once it is defined and enacted. In the mean time, it is respect- fully requested that a building permit be issued subject to whatever side- walk ordinance is finally adopted. HOME OFFICE: CABOT, CABOT a FORBES CO., 28 STATE STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02109 BRANCH OFFICESS BUFFALO, LOS ANGELES, PHILADELPHIA, PHOENIX, SAN FRANCISCO Frank Todd, Mayor . C0TY ©r TUKWILA 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 21 August 1973 Cabot Cabot & Forbes ATTN: E. M. Secord 900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90017 RE: Sidew%l%s -- Andover Industrial Park Dear Mr. Second: 1J j5Y r PLANNING DEPARTMENT In response to your letter of 16 August 1973, concerning the Planning Commission's requirement for the provision of sidewalks in connection with your development in Andover Industrial Park, may I please inform you of the reasoning behind that requirement. ' We have been requested by the Metropolitan Transit Authority to include sidewalks in the Andover Industrial Park area, to facilitate pedestrian traffic and the use of the public transit system. This does' not mean that. the "sidewalk" must be adjacent to the curb, which as you point out might encourage parking along the street, but it does mean that there would be provided adjacent to the curb at various points access for pedestrian traffic. .These access points would then be connected by means of a. "walkway" which would separate the pedestrian traffic from the vehicular traffic, and . would allow the pedestrian access to adjacent buildings. If you would like to discuss this. requirement with the Planning Commission,. please advise us so that we can place discussion of the matter on .their next agenda. Their next regularly scheduled Public Hearing meeting. will be held at 8:00 p.m. on September 27th in the Council Chambers of the Tukwila City Hall. If you have any questions or require any additional information please contact this office. Yours very truly, e/ l/etd - e a t.. Richard B. Hansen Senior Planner CABOT, CABOT & F O R B E S 900 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 City of Tukwila 14475 59th Avenue South Tukwila, Washington 98067 Atten: Mr. Gary Crutchfield Planning Technician Subject: Sidewalks - Andover Industrial Park Gentlemen: (AREA COOS 213) 626-8171 August 16, 1973 It has been brought to the attention of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes that sidewalks are being considered in the Andover Industrial Park. Specifically it is noted that the Planning Commission approved the plans for Cabot, Cabot & Forbes most recent building subject to compliance with the provision of sidewalks. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, as the originator of the modern industrial park, have found through long experience in developing many industrial parks that sidewalks are a very negative element. The elimination of sidewalks is a function basically of the large off- street • parking requirements that we impose along with requests to each municipality to post "no parking" signs on all streets in our developments. The very nature of a distribution center facility precludes having any foot traffic in the immed- iate environment. Secondarily, a sidewalk accumulates trash and encourages violation of the no parking restrictions on the streets leading to traffic control problems. By this letter Cabot, Cabot & Forbes respectfully advises the Planning Commission that it is unalterably opposed to the requirement of sidewalks in the Andover Industrial Park holdings of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Sincerely, Secord EMS:lvh Vice President, Engineering cc: Carl Buchanan Temp Ashbrook HOME OFFICE: CABOT, CABOT & FORBES CO., 28 STATE STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02109 BRANCH OFFICEBI BUFFALO, LOS ANGELES, PHILADELPHIA, PHOENIX, SAN FRANCISCO