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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 75-20-CPA - CITY OF TUKWILA - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT: PARK PLAN75-20-CPA PARK PLAN UPDATE TUKWILA PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT [ ' c. Frank Todd, Mayor CITY OF T U KW I LA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of the_Meeting, 29 January 1976. The regular January 1976 meeting, postponed from 22 January 1976, was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairman Mettler. Members present were: Mr. Mettler, Mr. Link, Mr. West and Mr. Kirsop. Planning Department was represented by Fred Satterstrom and Gary Crutchfield. Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. West and carried to approve the minutes of 18 December 1975 as prepared. Motion by Mr. Kirsop, seconded by Mr. Link and carried to postpone annual election of officers until the next regular meeting. Mr. Crutchfield read the Staff Report regarding City Council actions with respect to planning- related matters during the past month. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE from R -12 to R -7.2 (Homeco Realty) Mr. Crutchfield informed the Commission that a complete application had not been received as yet and that Staff recommends the matter not be heard or considered until such time as a complete application is received. General concensus of the Commission to not consider the application until complete. PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT (Todd) Mr. Crutchfield explained where the subject property is located, briefly described the proposed plat and read entire Staff Report including Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations. Chairman Mettler opened the Public Hearing at 8:25 P.M. and asked for comments from audience. Planning Commission 1�n� Minutes of the Meeting 29 January 1= Frank Todd, 14446 - 59th Avenue South, proponent of the action, pointed our- Staff Report had been revised from what it contained a week ago. Noted 1.h7- entire plat is intended to remain in private ownership and not for sale. the private internal roads should serve all lots within the plat. with. Staff's recommendation for a wider roadway since no standards exist In Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) for private roads. Noted several examples (f private roads which do not meet the recommendation of staff — 48th Aven10 Industry Drive and others. Disagreed with need for execution of Developer` Agreement for L.I.D. regarding 62nd Avenue since he will be putting in all necessary utilities and will agree to dedicate five (5) feet additional r1 of -way along 62nd Avenue. Will not provide public access to the property( to the west since those properties can gain access from Southcenter Boulr:i =" Lastly noted the City Council had denied three rezone applications on till' property in the past year which would have allowed a much better use of 1.'' property than the present zoning. Joseph Johanson, 6425 South 153rd Street, asked if the property will be for a trailer park? Mr. Todd stated it could be. Mr. Johanson stated this property has an excellent view, both from it and it, and the sight of a trailer park on this property would not be in the interest of the community as a whole. Further noted his concern that Sol; - :" 153rd Street may, be used as access to this property which would disrupt r'= single- family character of his neighborhood. Reiterated his objection L6 ' trailer park in this location. Mr. Todd made reference to the Washington State Supreme Court Decisions making any trailer which meets Uniform Building Code requirements a lawf'; residence. Mr. Johanson stated his primary contention was that a trailer park at th = site would not enhance the integrity of the Tukwila residential neighborrr- - -- Mr. Todd noted that Mr. Johanson had voted against all three rezone appj'' -= _— when he was a council member and if he wanted a better use of the proper':; he should have voted for a rezone. Mr. Johanson pointed out that R -3 zoning allows a better development th trailer park — such as fourplexes. Mr. Link asked if the existing fire hydrants were adequate? Mr. Todd stated the existing hydrants meet Fire Code requirements. Mr. Link asked if 153rd Street could be extended westerly to provide ac'= the westerly properties? Planning Commission Page 3 Minutes of the Meeting 29 January 1976 Mr. Todd stated 153rd Street is a private road and reiterated that the property lying to the west of his property does not need access through his property. Mr. Frank Kriedler, 14734 - 59th Avenue South, asked if these lots will be sold? Mr. Todd stated he will build on the lots himself and they will not be sold. Mr. Kirsop asked if Mr. Todd had a typical plot plan. Mr. Todd stated no. Mr. West asked if the lot sizes conform to the zoning restrictions? Mr. Crutchfield stated they do. There being no further audience comments, Chairman Mettler closed the Public Hearing at 8:50 P.M. Mr. Link asked why Staff had recommended a 34 feet wide roadway easement? Mr. Crutchfield explained that the Planning Director, Public Works Director and Fire Chief had conferred and deemed the standards set forth in the sub- division title of the Tukwila Municipal Code to be the minimum roadway standard in a subdivision. Mr. Todd stated his belief that this was an illegal interpretation on the part of Staff — that a single- family home would need a 34 foot wide driveway. Mr. Link asked if 153rd Street can physically be extended. Mr. Crutchfield explained the extension would be difficult at best and that the State Highway Department owns right -of -way along the north line of South - center Boulevard and is intended to inhibit access to those properties originally abutting Southcenter Boulevard. Mr. Link asked if the loop system and dedication of utilities was really necessary? Mr. Todd stated the entire development will be private and there is no need for dedication of the utilities or design of a loop system. Motion by Mr. Kirsop that since the City Council will have the final say on this matter, the Commission recommends City Council approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. A ditch section be designed in accordance with Tukwila Municipal Code standards for storm water runoff. 2. Monumentation of each corner of the subdivision and each lot line as it intersects with any of the road easements. Motion seconded by Mr. Link and CARRIED. Planning Commission Page 4 Minutes of the Meeting 29 January 1976 3. Dedication of five (5) feet of additional public right -of -way along the entire east property line adjacent to 62nd Avenue South. Mr. Crutchfield suggested the Commission hear Agenda items VII and VIII prior to conducting the remainder of new business. Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Kirsop and carried to consider Agenda items VII and VIII next. SIGN - NC Machinery Mr. Crutchfield read the Staff Report explaining NC Machinery desired to erect a freestanding sign in addition to an existing freestanding sign located in the southern portion of the property. In accordance with Section 19.32.140 (A), Staff recommended approval of the proposed sign only if the existing sign was removed. Dale Box, Tube -Art Displays, stated he was told over the phone last week that the sign would be approved and the existing sign allowed to remain. Mr. Crutchfield stated he had no knowledge of any such telephone conversation and that he was the only one familiar with the application. Mr. Link noted that if the Commission allowed two signs here, Cal -Ore Machinery could do the same as well as any other business that claimed supportive buildings need seperate identification. Mr. Crutchfield stated the property is under one ownership and the Used Machinery Center is supportive to the principal activity; therefore the property is limited to one freestanding sign in accordance with Section 19.32.140 (A) unless specifically approved by the Planning Commission. Motion by Mr. Kirsop, seconded by Mr. West to approve the proposed freestanding sign subject to removal of the existing freestanding sign and that the . script on the proposed sign be limited to: NC Machinery Company and CATERPILLAR. Motion CARRIED. Mr. Norm Summers, NC Machinery, stated the business per se has no identification at the present time and they simply want to attractively identify the business as NC Machinery. Chairman Mettler informed Mr. Summers of the variance procedure available to him should he desire to pursue the matter further. The Commission feels the Code should be adhered to unless there is a hardship — that is to be determined by the Board of Adjustment through the variance procedure. Planning Commission Page 5 Minutes of the Meeting 29 January 1976 SITE PLAN - McCann Project #300 Mr. Crutchfield read the Staff Report explaining the location, design and general information of the proposed building. Noted several deficiencies on the site plan and recommended compliance with all stipulations recommended in the Staff Report. Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. West and carried to approve the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. The site plan be revised to indicate provision of 93 parking spaces. 2. That all 90 degree parking spaces be a minimum width of 9 feet. 3. The curb cut at the south end of the property not exceed 40 feet. 4. That a detailed landscape plan be reviewed and approved prior to issuance of occupancy permit. 5. That all of the above, except #4, be approved by the Planning Department piror to issuance of a Building Permit. PUBLIC HEARING - OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Mr. Satterstrom briefly outlined the progress to date on the Comprehensive Plan noting the Staff is keeping up with the schedule and the City Council is falling a little behind. Mr. Kirsop introduced those Committee members present -- Mr. and Mrs. Bud Bohrer, Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Walker. Noted their enthusiastic participation and thanked them for their input. Chairman Mettler opened the Public Hearing at 9:40 P.M. Mr. Satterstrom noted the Committee members present would be best - suited to answer any questions. The entire Open Space Element was read aloud by Staff and Commissioners. Chairman Mettler asked for any comments from the audience. Mr. Bud Bohrer, 14731 - 59th Avenue South, noted there are a number of people interested in the community and who want to help maintain the rather unique and pleasant environment in which they live. Strongly feels these policies need to be adopted and implemented ensure the protection of that environment. Expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the committee. There being no further audience comments, Chairman Mettler closed the Public Hearing at 10:15 P.M. No changes were proposed by the Planning Commission, audience or staff. Planning Commission Minutes of the Meeting Page 6 29 January 1976 Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. West and carried to forward the Open Space Element with the recommendation for adoption by the City Council as an Element of the Comprehensive Plan. PUBLIC HEARING - Park and Open Space Program. Chairman Mettler opened the Public Hearing at 10:25 P.M. Carl Stixrood, Park Program consultant, explained the process employed in the development of the Program draft submitted to the Commission this evening. Explained the general purpose and noted meetings were conducted with the Park Board and an open citizens meeting was conducted to receive input regarding priorities. Briefly described the proposed Capital Improvement Program, funding sources and priorities. Generally described and explained drawings of each project proposed within the Program. General discussion of some of the projects ensued. Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. West and carried that due to the late hour and the need to go over this more thoroughly to recess this Public Hearing until the next regular meeting. Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. West and carried to adjourn the regular January meeting. Chairman Mettler adjourned the meeting at 10:55 P.M. Richard Kirsop, Vice - Chairman Tukwila Planning Commission PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN Minutes of meeting, November 19, 1975. The meeting started at 8:05 P.M. Park Board members present were: Mr. Bill Moore, Chairman and Velma Lee. Planning Department was represented by Mr. Carl Stixrood. Mr. Moore made introduction, stated the purpose of the meeting and explained the rating form. Then he introduced Mr. Stixrood. Mr. Moore commented that he may have to leave early. Mr. Stixrood started presentation. He suggested the audience rate the proposals as he explained them. He then went on to explain the Physiography, Natural features, General Land Use, Existing and Planned Facilities, Major Concerns, Recreation Potential and Ultimate Development Concept maps. He did not explain the public and private land maps but suggested the audience come up and look at them after the presentation. Mr. Stixrood explained the Index to Design Proposal map. He explained Sheet A. Audience asked questions on size and availability of property south of the Foster Voc. School playfield. He stated that specific investigations of this nature had not been made yet. The purpose of this meeting was to determine the desirability of proposals. Highly rated projects will be investigated further. He asked the audience to hold thier questions until after the presentation. He went on to explain Sheets B, C, D, E and F. Discussion followed pertaining to the Golf Course and the advantages if the City should buy it. Mr. Moore explained that the owners of the property want out of the business. He also mentioned that the Golf Course is industrially zoned land. If the City buys it chances are it will continue to be a golf course, if the City doesn't buy it, it may become industrialized. He stated that in order to pass the bond issue a 60% majority of those who voted in the election was needed and they only got 54 %. Mr. Moore also stated that the main reason in buying the Golf Course is not to maintain a golfing facility but to maintain a greenbelt. However, in order to pay for the facility, the City would use it as a golf course and collect the revenue. Mr. Frank Kreidler, 14734 - 59th Avenue South, commented that the amount asked for the golf course was more than what the City Council could authorize. He also stated that the golf course is green now but we should expect it to become industrialized and that we do not have a good enough reason to have it rezoned. Mr. Moore stated that the Planning Department didn't figure out the technicali- ties of the proposals. He explained the purpose of the meeting again and stated that after the ratings are calculated, those proposals preferred by the audience will be pursued further. �M Tukwila Comprehensive Park Plan Minutes of the Public Meeting Page 2 November 19, 1975 Mr. Stixrood continued to explain Sheet F. He went on to explain Sheets G, H and I After presentation, Mr. Stixrood suggested the audience look at the maps and ask questions if they wish. Everyone was asked if they signed the attendence sheet. It was stated that a summary report would be mailed out to everyone who attended the meeting. The audience looked at the maps, asked questions and rated proposals. Meeting ended at 9:45 P.M. NAME Maxine Anderson Wynn Anderson Mike Bergstrom Anna Bernhard Al Bryant Frank Buty Dorothy Charleson Gus Charleson Bruce Dees Mabel Gylden R. Holloway John Ross Howat Frank Kreidler Barbara Ledray Velma Lee Burton P. Lutes Viola B. Lutes Fran McDaniel Bill Moore Joseph P. Orrico Jim Phillips John Richards Mabel Shults Ron Smuisk Virginia Whitney H. F. Wickler PERSONS IN ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 1975 ADDRESS 6415 South 153rd Tukwila, 98067 6415 South 153rd Tukwila, 98067 14921 - 57th Ave. So. Tukwila, 98067 14214 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, 98067 14897 Interurban Ave. So. #69 Tukwila, 98168 151 Andover Park East Tukwila, 98188 15010 Macadam Road So. Seattle, 98188 15004 Macadam Road So. Seattle, 98188 631 Strander Blvd. (Wilsey& Ham) Tukwila, 98188 14433 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, 98168 14451 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, 98067 14714 - 58th Ave. So. Tukwila, 98067 14734 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, 98067 1825 Nagle Place Seattle, 98122 5529 South 149th Tukwila, 98067 13903 Interurban So. Tukwila, 98168 13903 Interurban So. Tukwila, 98168 6420 South 153rd Tukwila, 98067 5625 South 149th Tukwila, 98067 13765 - 56th Ave. So. #C -202 Seattle, 98168 14442 - 59th Ave. So. Apt. #26 Tukwila, 98067 15320 - 64th Ave. So. Tukwila, 98067 14951 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, 98067 631 Strander Blvd. (Wilsey & Ham) Tukwila, 98188 14419 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, 98067 14790 Interurban Ave. So. Tukwila, 98168 Mr. &.Mrs. Wynn Anderson 6415 South 153rd Tukwila, WA 98067 Mr. Mike Bergstrom 14921 - 57th Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98067 Ms. Anna Bernhard 14214 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98067 Mr. Al Bryant Ms. Velma Lee 14897 Interurban Ave. So. #69 5529 South 149th Tukwila, WA 98168 Tukwila, WA 98067 Mr. Frank Buty 151 Andover Park East Tukwila, WA 98188 Ms. Dorothy Charleson 15010 Macadam Road So. Seattle, WA 98188 Mr. Gus Charleson 15004 Macadam Road So. Seattle, WA 98188 Mr. Bruce Dees Wilsey. & Ham 631 Strander Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Mabel Gylden 14433 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98168 R. Holloway 14451 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98067 Mr. John Ross Howat 14714 - 58th Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98067 C 1 Ms. Fran McDaniel 6420 South 153rd Tukwila, WA 98067 Mr. Frank Kreidler 14734 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98067 Barbara Ledray 1825 Nagle Place Seattle, WA 98122 Mr. & Mrs. Burton P. Lutes 13903 Interurban Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98168 Mr. Bill Moore 5625 South 149th Tukwila, WA 98067 Mr. Joseph P. Orrico 13765 - 56th Ave. So. #C -202 Seattle, WA 98168 Mr. Jim Phillips 14442 - 59th Ave. So. Apt. #26 Tukwila, WA 98067 Mr. John Richards 15320 - 64th Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98067 Ms. Mabel Shults 14951 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98067 Mr. Ron Smulsk Wilsey & Ham 631 Strander Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Ms. Virginia Whitney 14419 - 59th Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98067 H. F. Wickler 14790 Interurban Ave. So. Tukwila, WA 98168 { • CITY OF TUKWILA PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAM PRELIMINARY February 26, 1976 As Recommended By The Planning Commission "" `. .. (7 PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAM TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION A. Park Planning to Date B. Scope C. Planning Area I D. Legal Authority 2 E. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan a II. SUMMARY A. Background H B. Summary of Proposals 5 C. Existing Facilities Inventory - 7 1. Parks 7 2. Playfields 1 O 3. School Playgrounds II 4. Special Ii 5. Planned King County Parks 12 6. Public Easement Inventory 12 D. Characteristics of the Tukwila Planning Area 16 . 1. Economic Description 16 2. Social Description 16 3. Natural Description 19 III. DETERMINATION OF NEEDS R.7 A. Neighborhood Parks and Playfields y B. Community Facilities 3 C. Trails 38 D. River Park Concept 4 -10 IV. CITIZEN INPUT 4! A. Ratings of Proposals 1.41 5 ► B. Summary of Public Hearings 52. V. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 5-41--0 L , APPENDICIES 472_ A-1 Neighborhood Park Standards G3 A-2 Neighborhood Playfield Standards 65 A-3 Community Park Standards 67 A-4 Community Playfield Standards 0 A-5 Major Urban Parks - 7/ • LIST OF TABLES 1. Population of Neighborhoods 2. Park Needs Summary 30 3. Playgrounds Needs Summary 32_ 4. Summary of Dollar Allocation by Program 55 5. Capital Improvements Program 4,0 6. Anticipated Funding Source 44 7. Existing and Planned Recreational Facilities 63 8. Unused R.O.W. Within the City of Tukwila )5 LIST OF MAPS 1. Vicinity Map a 2. Planning Area Boundaries 25 3. General Park and Open Space Plan 4. Neighborhoods and Communities 5. Existing and Proposed Parks 251 6. Playgrounds - -33 7. Trails and Riverpark Concept 8. Index to Design Proposals 4 42. A-I. Design Proposals 4 /5- -- 57 9. Existing and Planned Recreational Facilities 9 10. Unused R.O.W. within the City of Tukwila /4/ 11. General Land Use /7 12. Social Groups 1E3 13. Physiography 20 14. Vegetation/Views 2-2- 15. Water Features 2..3 A. Park Planning to Date: This document presents the second organized approach to park planning in Tukwila. The first plan was produced by the firm of Olson, Richert and Bignold in 1969 and constituted a comprehensive plan for the acquisition and development of a park and recreation system for the City of Tukwila until 1974, at which time the plan was considered out of date by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation thus making Tukwila ineligable for grant monies. Many aspects of the original document were combined with additional or more current information to form this report. This park plan update was prepared by the Tukwila Planning Depart ment at the request of the Tukwila City Council. This plan is intended to provide guidance in future actions concerning parks and recreation acquisition and development in the City of Tukwila. B. Scope: I, INTRODUCTION This plan demonstrates characteristics of population, economics, and natural environment to determine park, playfields, and trails opportunities in the planning area, also provided is an inventory of existing facilities, parks standards, and needs analysis to determine present and full development needs for the planning area on a regional, community, neighborhood and trails basis. This in turn is used to develop the open space plan itself. To enhance the usefulness of this plan as a tool in the decision making process, conceptual site designs are prepared within the city limits to illustrate the use potential of various sites and methods of linking existing and proposed recreational areas into a complete open space system. The set of conceptual designs, prioritized by using input from the Park Board, citizens, recreation standards, revenue and timing should be used as the basis for development of a six year park and trails capital improvement program. C. Planning Area: The Tukwila Planning Area comprises approximately 10 square miles and is a part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The Tukwila City r Limits as of January, 1976 is approximately 4 square miles. See map No. 1 for the location of Tukwila as it relates to the region. The actual boundaries of the Tukwila Planning Area are shown on map 2, as adopted by the Tukwila City Council by Resolution No. 500. Tukwila is looking beyond its present corporate limits to coordinate planning with surrounding jurisdictions and to determine recreational opportunities and needs in the planning area. This type of information can be of great help, especially should an area wish to annex to the city. The City would in fact then have a park plan already prepared for that area. D. Legal Authority: The City of Tukwila operates as a third class municipality under the laws of the State of Washington. Its authority to acquire, maintain and operate parks, playfields and outdoor recreation areas is found in the Revised Code of Washington, Section 67.20.010. Content of this plan follows the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation's Pro - ceedural Guidelines Section 02.04.000. Consequently the plan format must be adjusted when the City's population exceeds five thousand. E. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: This plan is done in short form following Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation Guidelines for cities under 5,000 population. It is anticipated that the long form requirements for cities over 5,000 can be complied with by incorporating the goals, objectives and poli- cies of the Open Space Element of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan which constitute the guideliens for this park plan. � II, SUMMARY A. Background: The provision of recreational opportunities, both physical and visual is an important responsibility for any municipality. This function is a serious and difficult one, especially with increasing recreational demands and rising overall costs. A combined effort will be necessary by public, semi - public and private parties to bring existing recreational opportunities up to minumum standards, and also develop new opportunities to keep pace with the needs of a growing community. Present and future recreation needs and opportunities have been determined through the use of recreation standards and consideration of the following factors. 1. Existing and projected land use 2. Population characteristics and projections 3. Physiographic conditions (topography, hydrology, vegetation) 4. Existing and planned recreation areas 5. Schools 6. Arterial and street systems, including street ends The City of Tukwila and its Planning Area are in need of recreation areas to provide a well - balanced, and well located recreation sys- tem. The assessment of basic recreational needs was determined on the community and neighborhood level. This was done to more effectively relate recreational opportunities of small areas to the residents. In general, there is ample land existing and planned for active recreation and this plan concentrates on rounding out existing athletic facilities and providing other opportunities for more informal recreation.. The land contained outside the City limits of Tukwila but within the Planning Area is of importance for future planning as .much of it will become part of Tukwila through the process of annexation. To preclude costly land purchasing and provide for parks and play- grounds in future years, coordination of planning with King County and the local School Districts is desirable. To help meet *the recreational needs of the Planning Area, the plan has utilized ajoint use concept with the South Central School Dis- trict. By developing recreational opportunities on or adjacent Ito school sites a balanced park and recreation system can be developed at lower overall cost to the public. This plan is intended to act as a guide or reference point in the continuous process of developing recreation facilities and oppor- tunities within the City of Tukwila and its surrounding developing area. Land within the City boundaries represents the major area of concern in this plan and this is where the Capital Improvements Program concentrates. C. Summary of Proposals: The following list and map shows the park and open space proposals that are explained in the rest of the report, the major park proposals are listed below. These recommendations will produce a balanced recreation system based on recreation standards. 1. Develop the Green /Duwamish River through the Planning Area as a regional park. 2. Acquire and develop parcel at the intersection of So. 144th St. and Macadam Road with a community center. 3. Develop the present City Hall site with a plaza and library. 4. Develop pedestrian and bicycle access to the King County Athletic Facility. 5. Further develop Foster playfield as a park - playfield. 6. Further develop Tukwila Elementary School as a park - playfield. 7. Develop an integrated trail system connecting all parks and playfields. 8. Further develop Thorndyke Elementary as a park - playfield. 9. Acquire North and South Canyons and promontory between. Begin development as community park when population approaches 18,000. 10. Acquire land west of Slade Way for a neighborhood park, develop when multiple family dwellings are constructed in the area. 11. Further develop Valley Ridge Park as a park- playfield. TCAR7EA PIIMEXC 6EPAATIEAT IIIS a EXISTING FACILITIES INVENTORY Tukwila presently owns approximately 72 acres of land which is used for parks. An elementary school playground of 9 acres and owned by the South. Central School District is located in Tukwila and the City leases an addi- tional 3 acre playground located just outside the City Limits from the South Central School District. Existing sites are refrenced by number on the map following and briefly described on the following pages. Also shown are facilities presently developed or planned by King County which offer recreational opportunity to citizens of Tukwila. Map 9 shows the facilities and the text following the map describe each site by the map number. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES: A. Parks: 1. Tukwila Park: This 6.3 acre park was acquired by the City in 1934 and largly developed to its present condition by the W.P.A. The park site has a view of the Green River valley through the large trees that dominate the steeply sloping hillside. . Facilities include a popular child's play area with ample equipment, 2 double tennis courts and various picnic areas and restrooms. A wooden gazebo serves as a bandstand for occasional music concerts. This is Tukwila's only park and could become over developed. 2. Bicentennial Park: This 0.8 acre park on the Green River is developed with a log cabin structure and Sycamore Maple trees as part of Tukwila's Bicentennial celebration. 3. Koll Picnic Park: This small picnic area utilizes existing large poplar trees and the Green River to provide a pleasant shady spot for nearby workers •: to eat lunch. Picnic tables and trash recepticle are provided. 4 133rd Street Mini Park: This 0.1 acre street end on the Duwamish River is developed with a bench and play - skiff. It is primarily for the use of nearby resi- dents. 5. McMicken Heights Park: This popular 32 acre park contains a library - meeting hall, water . tower and area for informal group socializing. EXISTING FACILITY PARKS i Tukwila Park 2. Bicentennial Park 3. Koll Picnic Park Li. 133rd St. Mini Park 5 McMicken Heights Park (.Angle Lake Park .Manor Beach Park B.Bow Lake Park PLAYFIELDS 9. General Elec. Field io.Foster Vocat. Field Ii. Valley Ridge Park MSouth Area Park SCHOOLS )5Tukwila Elem. iySouthgate Elem. is..Thorndyke Elem. f6.McMicken. Elem. I7.Crestview Elem. l$Bow Lake Elem. 19.Valley View Elem. 2o5howalter Jr. High 21.Chinook Jr. High zz.Foster High 23Tyee High SPECIAL aHTukwila Comm. Club 2sSport court 26Foster Golf course 27.Longacres Racetrack • PLANNED FACILITIES 28.Southcentral #12 2 9.Southcentral #16 soHighline park #21 3i.Earl i ngton Park EXISTING AND PLANNED RECREATIONAL TACILITIES TUKWILA PLANNING AREA TABLE 7 SIZE IN ACCESS TYPE OF LIST OF MAJOR OWNERSHIP ACRES TO WATER PARK* ACTIVITIES /FACILITIES City City ** See Valley Ridge Park City City County County Private Private Private So Central County County So Central So Central So Central Highline Highline Highline Highline So Central Highline So Central Highline Private Private Private Private County County County County 6.5 visual N 1.0 yes - 0.2 yes 0.1 yes N 3.5 no N 10.5 yes C .2 yes 0.1 yes - 2.0 no 3.0 no N 26 no C 50 yes R 9.0 no N 2.5 no N 8.0 no N 4.5 no N 6.5 no , N 6.5 no N 2.5 no N 8.0 no . C ** no C 9.5 no . C ** no C 0.2 no C - no C 70 yes R 80 no R 10.5 yes N 3.5 no N 5.0 no N 22 yes R Tennis, Picnics, Childs play walking, restrooms Picnics, fishing, watching River, shelter Picnics, watching river, fishing Child's Play, watch river, fish. Informal group gatherings, Librai Picnics, swimming, small boat law swimming, small boat launch, pic. nic, restrooms picnic, watch water 2 little league baseball fields Softball, soccer /football,tennis Field games tennis, track Field games, grandstands, conces sions, track, tennis. Child's play, field games, indoor & outdoor court games 11 11 Childs play, indoor & out - . court games Field games, indoor & out- door court games ** Track, tennis, swimming pool, field games, with grandstand. ** meeting hall indoor court games Golf Horse Racing undeveloped acriculture I I * Classification in relation to standards N - Neighborhood Facility C - Community Facility R - Regional Facility - EX151, J V PLAN ♦N N E V RECREATIONAL. PAGI LIT) F.S p ms F/cWrrir /0 C B. Playfields: 6. Angle Lake: This nine acre County park on Angle Lake provides some service to Tukwila but it is quite far for most residents to drive. The park contains a picnic facility, swimming beach, bathhouse, and boat launch. 7. Manor Beach Park (Angle Lake): This 0.2 acre private park provides boat launching picnic, swimming, and restroom facilities to nearby members. 8. Bow Lake Park: This crisply designed, and neatly maintained 0.1 acre facility provides residents of the trailer court will access the Bow Lake, in addition the complex contain a recreation hall and hobby shop. 9. General Electric Fields: Two little league playfields owned by the General Electric Comapny are located on this site. Their location in an industrial area and questionable length of existence make them of little importance to the park plan. 10. Foster Vocational School: This 3 acre site is located just outside the City boundary and is leased from the South Central School District. The site is presently used for softball and other field games, a double tennis court exists on the site. 11. Valley Ridge Park:. 12. South Park Athletic Facility: King County is in the process of developing a 50 acre athletic facility on this site. Activities provided for will include baseball, football, soccer, tennis' and jogging. There will be a grandstand and concession facility. This 26 acre County owned playfield facility complements the adjacent Tyee and Chinook schools. It is an economical way to provide the population with playfield facilities. C. School Playgrounds: 13. Tukwila Elementary School: This 11.7 acre site is relatively flat. Nine acres of the site are developed for playfield activities which include soccer, and softball, A paved court contains a covered area and child's play equipment similar to the Tukwila Park. 14.-19. Valley- View /Bow Lake /McMiken Heights /Crestview /Thorndyke /South- gate Elementary Schools: The rest of the elementary schools in the Planning Area provide facilities similar to the Tukwila Elementary School with the exception of Valley View which has limited field area. 20.& 22. Foster /Showalter: Tukwila is served by the 17.5 acre Foster High School facility which includes tennis courts and track facilities as well as a pool, gym and other indoor athletic facilities. Declining enrollment in schools may make this facility more available to public use in the future. 21.& 23. Tyee /Chinook: (See Valley Ridge Park) With the exception of a swimming pool this 26 acre facility provides service similar to Foster /Showalter. D. Special: 24. Tukwila Community Club: This privately owned meeting hall is in disrepair and is poorly located to serve the needs of the majority of Tukwila residents who live on the hill. The recreation department pre- sently leases this facility for some of its programs. 25. Sport Court: This private indoor athletic facility plays a significant role in satisfying the recreational needs of the business community as well as residents by providing facilities'for indoor court games such as pickleball and handball. 26. Foster Golf Course: This 70 acre Golf Course and Club house are being considered for purchase by Tukwila. A recent bond issue showed 53% of voters in favor of purchasing it, however, 60% was needed to pass the bond issue for its purchase. This facility could link the planned regional facilities to north and south forming a more extensive and complete regional park. While ensuring the continued existence of a pastoral character for this section of river. r. 27. Longacres Race Track: This 80 acre horse racing track draws larger crowds than any recreational facility in the Planning Area however, its role in satisfying local recreational needs is negligable. This facility is adjacent to the Planning Area, not in it. E. Planned King County Parks: 28.-30. Southcentral #12 /Southcentral #16 /Highline #21: The three neighborhood parks will presumably be developed by King County as passive parks to satisfy neighborhood needs. 31. Earlington Park: King County has acquired and is planning development of this 22 acre agricultural site along the Duwamish River as a major urban park. It can form an important part of a park system along the river through Tukwila. F. Organized Recreation Activities: Tukwila's Recreation Department presently has two full time employees and several part -time employees. Programs range from crafts classes to softball leagues. Participation is enthusiastic and wide spread. The service area roughly approximates the Planning Area. The recrea- tion service which can be provided is limited to and determined primarily by the facilities available for use and the manpower available to organize, promote and operate them... G. Public Easement Inventory: The following map and table show unused street right -of -way, other public right -of -way and street ends that could be used potentially as a part of the open space' system. (See tap 10 and Table 5). . �� iSi - '1L1 UNUSED ROW. WITHIN _ THE CITY OF TUKWILA -C Y= STReETS -0- PIPEUNE o. 1OWEtZLINE- 4 ST'KE - . aNP TutluLA CITY UWITS MAP IC) LOCATION NUMBER ' NAME UNUSED A. STREETS: 1 62nd Ave. So. 2 64th Ave. So. 3 Division Street 4 So. 147th Street 5 59th Place South 6 So. 144th Street 7 57th Ave. So. 8 So. 142nd St. 9 54th Ave. So. 10 55th Ave. So. 11 So. 147th St. 12 57th Ave. So. 13 62nd Ave. So. 14 65th Ave. So. 15 168th & 54th Ave. So. 60 I -5 & I -405 Varies B. OTHER PUBLIC R.O.W. & EASEMENTS: 16 City of Seattle Pipe Line R.O.W. 17 Puget Sound Power & Light Co. R.O.W. C. STREET ENDS ON RIVER: 18 I -5 19 133rd St. 20 So. 140th St. 21 So. 143rd St. 22 So. 144th St. 23 So. 147th St. •0.WI WITHIN THE CITY OF TbhvIILA TABLE 8 R.O.W. R.O.W. EXISTING USE ` WIDTH (feet)` LENGTH (feet) ' OR CONDITION ' POTENTIAL USE 40 40 40 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 20 40 40 60 30 3,000 100 • 15,000 1,550 Wooded Pedestrian, bike trail - view. 900 Wooded Pedestrian, bike trail - view. 550 Wooded Pedestrian trail (steep topo.). 1,450 Wooded Pedestrian stairs & Overpass to Athletic facility - purchase of adjacent lands allows path of 5% grade. 1,600 Wooded Pedestrian & Bike trail - view. 50 Wooded Pedestrian & Bike trail - view. 600 Dirt foot pa- Improved foot - th (vacated) path. 500 Wooded or Pedestrian & field Bike trail. 800 Wooded or Pedestrian & field Bike trail. 450 Wooded or Pedestrian & 550 field Bike trail. 400 Wooded Stairs to Com- cumity Park. 400 Dirt foot path Improved footpath. 50 -Dirt foot path Stairs. 800 .` Dirt &Asphalt .Improved footpath Footpath & landscaped Area. 850 Grass & Shrub View Park. 21,000 Grass to Wooded Trails. Grass, level Pedestrian & Bicycle Path. Grass, level Pedestrian & Bicycle Path. 300 1,050 Earth or Parking, Fish- Scrub ing, path. 40 100 Mini Park — 20 — • Asphalt &Scrub Mini Park - Fishing 40 — Earth path to Mini Park - Fish- river. ing, Parking. 40 --- Earth path to Fishing, Bridge to river. Athletic Facility 20 Parking. Mini Park,Trail to Athletic Facility 1 r .- CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TUKWILA POPULATION TUKWILA ' T.P.A. • WASH. STATE , Average Single Family Unit Value $23,000 21,000 $21,500* Average Apartment Rent Value $ 130* 120 $ 115* Median Family Income $11,365 11,522 $10,500 Median Age 25.5 25.8 27:5 Average Years of School Completed 12.5 12.3 12.5 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PLANNING AREA: A. Economic Description: A comparison between lands committed for industrial warehousing and commercial purposes and lands committed for residential purposes reveals that the City of Tukwila has an unusually low percentage of land in residential use. For actual land use in the Tukwila Planning Area refer to Map No.11. A more normal balance exists between commercial /industrial use and residential use when the Planning Area is considered. The Planning Area is a middle class community of average income. The predominate dwelling unit type is the single - family house although apartments are becoming more prevelant as a place for young adults to live. Generally residents commute to nearby employment centers and work a 40 hour week. Major concentrations of economic activity occurr in the Valley South of Interstate 405 and along highway 99, particularly near the Sea -Tac Airport. South - center, as a regional shopping center draws a tremendous number of shoppers from a large area. B. Social Description: Tukwila was originally settled around the turn of the century by enterprising, energetic young families, many of whom built their own homes. Most people commuted to Seattle for work. The following table compares some important characteristics of the Tukwila population to values of Washington State and the surrounding area. * The value shown is an average of surrounding areas because the Washington State value is significantly lower. .er • •• • • • • Pro ••■ ( G-ENERA LAND USE RECREATION (45u-i ETA% t— RS INDUSTRIA CI MULTI-FAMILY FAMILY • AG-RI CULTURE Ma CHURCH 133 GOVERNMENT FACILITY MAP I 0 • • ' ir • • • • • • • • '114.WAral 3 • 03:411j • • 9;"•. ai • C. Natural Description: 1. Physiography: The most important characteristic of the Tukwila population is its median age, 2 years younger than that of Washington State. Houses and rent are somewhat high because of views and proximity to freeways. There are three major groups in the City, the single - family home dwellers, apartment dwellers and the employees and shoppers of the lowland areas. For a mapping of social groups, refer to Map No. 4. Single family residents are assumed to be mostly middle aged people . with children. Senior citizens live primarily in single family homes. Apartment dwellers are assumed to be primarily young adults from 18 -30, a substantial number have small children of elementary school age or younger. These young families and single persons comprise about half of Tukwila's population. There are nearly two renters in Tukwila for every home owned dwelling. Southcenter serves as the "downtown" for Tukwila. Choice of goods is excellent but the large scale and regional nature of the facility make it difficult for local residents to identify with this facility as their . own shopping center. Businesses with a more local character are located around the intersection of 58th and Interurban Avenue on the periphery of the residential area. Tukwila is located in the lower reaches of the Green River Valley. The major portion of the residential area is situated on a promontory which juts into the valley from the uplands to the west. South of this hill the valley is quite wide. East of the hill the valley narrows considerably and then widens again to the north. This tear shaped hill slopes up gently from the north and south, most of the single - family houses are located in a large bowl on the center of the hill. Near the south end the topography becomes quite dramatic, the overall gentle slope is punctuated by ridges and knolls which resulted from volcanic uplift. 2. Vegetation and Views: There is a high ridge on the west side of the hill and a large, elongated valley just west of this which contains Interstate - 5. The rest of the town is located on the uplands and valley wall west of I -5. The Planning Area contains the rolling uplands west of the freeway to the Sea -Tac Airport. To the north the Planning Area contains two small basaltic knolls which thrust upward from the valley to a height of 100 feet or more. The major wooded areas are generally located on the steep slopes and are usually. mature 2nd growth fir with some maple. Significant amounts of vegetation usually poplar trees with viny or grassy undergrowth occur along the Green/Duwamish River in many places. The most dramatic viewsare from the steep slopes. Topography, vegetation and views combine to give these steep slopes along the east side of the valley a high recreational value. Views from the knolls on the southern part of the hill are spectacular. Mt. Rainier is visible to the south and the space needle can be seen to the north. 3. Water Features: Tukwila has several bodies of water within its borders. (See Map No. 15 for water features in the Planning Area) The following pages consider the various water bodies and their potential for recreation. Water Features in the Tukwila Planning Area; a. Duwamish River The Black River (G) drained Lake Washington until the early 1900's when this water was diverted through the locks at Ballard. The result was that the Duwamish River carried much less water after the Black River was diverted. Thus, even with the increased peak -flows produced by urbanization the Duwamish River has not been extensively diked and its banks are for the most part in a natural condition. The Washington State Interagency Outdoor Activities Commission (IAC) has designated this a river of statewide significance, the Shoreline Master Program (City of Tukwila) has set aside the first 40 feet from the river for public use. Present recreational use of the river is primarily for hyaking, canoeing, fishing and even swimming which occurs at several street ends and extends up and down the river bank from these access points. 2_41 Use of the river could be increased by providing a pedestrian /bicycle trail along the river bank. As well as development of facilitate access to the river trail, parking etc. b. Green River South of the Black River junction the Duwamish changes to the Green. The character of the river also changes radically, it becomes much narrower and is extensively diked with a gravel access road atop the dike. Part of the channel was relocated during construc- tion of I -405. The Green has been designated as a river of statewide significance and a 40 foot strip along the river has been set aside for public access (see Duwamish River). Present recreational use of the river is negligible for several reasons. Access to the water is dangerous due to the steep diked banks, the gravel road is too wide, dusty, rough and barren for walking, the gravel surface is too loose for bicycles, the river cannot usually be seen from a car and locked gates prevent driving for more than a few blocks at once. If a studied program of resurfacing, treeplanting and access along and to the river were pursued the Green River would be an exceptional recreational opportunity. c. Black River The Black River is presently a canal which collects Approximately 2 mile from its mouth is located a large and impressive pumping station (2a) which draws a moderate amount of public visitation. 3 There is some justification for connecting the South Park Athletic facility with the pumping station and adjacent Earlington Golf Course via a trail along the Black River. d. Duck Pond Land for the duck pond was donated to the City by Puget Western Cor- poration. It is a retention pond that collects much of the runoff of the Green River valley and some from the McMicken Heights area through the North and South Canyon Creeks. Normally this water would run directly into the Green but diking the river dammed natural drainage patterns and the water must be collected and pumped into the river to avdid flooding of the valley. Adjacent to the pond is located the Tukwila maintainance facility. Present signing tends to discourage public access to the pond. e. Gilliam Creek This is the most significant public works facility in Tukwila and could support public use with no detrimental • effects to the operation of the pumping facility or maintainance facility. The Duck Pond presents an excellent opportunity to provide an interpertive facility explaining the history of flood control in the valley beginning with the natural con- dition and descripbing the benefits of the Howard Hanson Dam and present SCS program. Public Restrooms at the facility could be easily maintained and controled and would serve recreational users of the river as well as of the duck pond itself. Gilliam Creek begins in a depression adjacent to the Sea - Tac Airport, it has a large drainage basin as well as underground water sources which assure a year round flow and good water quality. Much of the creek has been put in a pipe. However, there are still segments which are in a natural condition and very pleasant although access is presently difficult. A 100 yard section of stream under the 51st Avenue bridge is quite pleasant. A path could be provided allowing pedestrians and bicyclists on Renton Three Tree Point Road to drop down into the cool stream glade and emerge refreshed . farther down the road. There are other sections of similar potential outside the City which will not be dealt with here. Where the creek flows accross the valley floor it is located on publicly owned marsh lands and it would be economical to provide streamside paths which would connect Southcenter with the Green River. f. North and South Canyon Creeks These two deep ravines are separated by a promontory and constitute a striking topographic feature. They are probably partly spring fed as they flow year round with clear water but have a small drainage basin. 2..5 .. The Canyons would provide pedestrian and bicycle access of gentle gradient between the valley and uplands but both canyons were filled for construction of the freeway. Tunnels under the freeway or bridge over the freeway would reestablish this link but is too ambitious at the present time unless paid for by the State Highway Department as retribution for a serious environmental mistake. g Southgate Creek This spring fed creek has been recognized by King County as a valuable natural feature. A 16 acre parcel of land which borders the stream and connects Highway 99 to the Southgate Elementary school has been purchased by the. County to be developed as a neighborhood park. h. Segale Creek This is a small brook flowing through pastures to the Doces Parking Lot where it is put in a force main leading to the Green River. It is a pleasant stream in agricultural surroundings. Due to lack of residential.population nearby; recreational use of this stream is presently unfeasible. It may however be used to advantage in future development. i. Angle Lake Angle Lake is a spring fed body of water surrounded primarily by single family homes. A seven knot speed limit, irregular shape and moderate size make the lake ideal for small boats and swimming. Public access for swimming and boating are provided by a county park on the eastern shore. Further development of public access is unlikely as the lakes shoreline is almost entirely developed. j. Bow Lake Bow Lake is a small manmade lake which serves primarily as a visual attraction for the uses which border it. The trailer court on the west side provides a small park for the use of its residents and two large, motels are located on the lake. It is desirable to acquire land to facilitate public access to this water body. k. Bow Lake provides a lesson that could be applied to the City Light pond (k ) south of Southcenter. Water should be used as an attraction to make the land more valuable/ A shopping and office mall on the shores of the pond would provide public access as well as commercial and retail revenues. III, DETERMINATION OF NEEDS In determining needs the Planning Area was broken down into 12 neighborhoods and 2 communities. These were each analyzed by standards which were applied to present and full development population estimates to estimate present park deficiencies and future needs. Factors considered in establishing these neighborhood and community boundaries include arterials, elementary schools, topography, social and economic condi- tions and zoning. Trails and the River Front Park system are considered important elements to the overall park system and are considered separately. Emphasis is placed on an intergrated system of open space rather than piecemeal open space. Recreational considerations for the Planning Area have been separated into two major areas. The first is the internal requirement of the residents of Tukwila for immediate recreational facilities within the City limits. This ranges from the provision of ball diamonds to recreation centers. The second area is the requirement of residents of the Planning Area for future facilities so that the City can make an assessment of needed recreation facilities and services if annexation of areas adjacent to the City is being considered. Recreational standards may be defined as "goals or yardsticks" to measure or compare how the amount of land reserved for different types of parks "ought to be" in comparison to an established set of criteria. Usually these are esta- blished as minimum standards but in reality they tend to become maximums due to limitations of resources.. The shortage of money resources is not so restric- tive in Tukwila as in other Communities of its size, however, there is danger of losing valuable recreational lands to development. The recreation standards used most generally are those established by the National Recreation and Parks Association. These standards are generally accepted by most communities throughout the United States. The standards for required facilities should be taken as being minimum rather than optimum. The National Parks and Recreation Standards as used to determine Tukwila's general recreational defici- encies covering neighborhood, community, and regional facilities are shown in Appendix A. Population figures by neighborhood are shown in Table 1 following Map 4 showing Neighborhoods and Communities. A summary of the results obtained by applying the standards to population projections is found in Tables 2 and 3. The following section contains the general recommendations which will produce a balanced "base" recreation system based on a combined analysis of standards, citizen input, and physical limitations. r s:63 s:3)1111433 mound rnxyu . O f J/ MCMICKKN COMMUNITY X KWILA COMMUN1T`( 112—ILL-4 / P POPULATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN THE TUKWILA PLANNING AREA TABLE 1 2 Estimates by Tukwila Planning Department t. POPULATION Present Full Development TUKWILA COMMUNITY 8,490 13,660 Neighborhoods 1. Allentown 1,450 1,500 2. Southgate 2,180 3,400 3. Tukwila 1,540 2.900 4. Thorndyke 1,780. •2,870 5. Andover 1,540 2,990 MCMICKEN COMMUNITY 13,420 20,460 Neighborhoods 6. McMicken Heights 3,880 5,500 7. Crestview 2,890 4,250. 8. Bow Lake 2,780 4,280 9. Valley View 1,220 2,300, 10. Angle Lake 2,650 4,130 11. Southcenter 0 0 12. Riverbend 0 0 TOTAL 21,910 34,120 PLANNING AREA 21,916 3 4,1 2 1 3 1 Estimates by Tukwila Planning Department based on 1970 U.S. Census Data. 3 From Data Inventory, Tukwila Planning Department, 1975. PARK NEEDS SUMMARY/TABLE 2, TOTAL PARK TOTAL FULL ACRES PROPOSED ACRES EXISTING DEVELOPMENT NEED BY TUKWILA OR OWNED BY (1.25 Acres per OPEN SPACE NEIGHBORHOOD KING COUNTY 1,000 pop.) PLAN 1. Allentown Need fullfilled by regional parks. 2. Southgate 10.5 4 0 3. Tukwila 0.1 3.5 3.5 4. Thorndyke 0 3.5 4 5. Andover 6.5 4 2.5 6. McMicken Heights . 3.5 7 0 7. Crestview 0 5 .5 8. Bow Lake 0 5 1 -5 9. Valleyview 5 3 3 3. 10. Angle Lake 9 11. Southcenter See Southcenter Neighborhood 12. Riverbend See Riverbend Neighborhood COMMUNITY Tukwila 0 . 15. McMicken 0 River Park 22 Linear system Linear in nature Concept of open space. therefore difficult to quantify. 1 See Andover Neighborhood 2 See McMicken Heights Neighborhood 3 See Valley View Neighborhood See Appendix A for neighborhood park standards. 5 0 25 25 TYPE OF PARK N- N EIC�N =•- ��� COMMUNITY R• REGIONAL MAPS 3 "! NEIGHBORHOOD• 1. Allentown 2. Southgate 3. Tukwila 4. Thorndyke 5. Andover 6. McMicken Heights 7. Crestview 8. Bow Lake 9. Valley View 10. Angle Lake 11. Southcenter 12. Riverbend COMMUNITY Tukwila McMicken REGION Tukwila Planning Area LAYGROUND NEEDS SUMMARY TAL 3, FULL DEVELOPMENT NEED OF RESPECTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD (1.25 FACILITIES • ACRES acres per 1,000 pop.) NEIGHBORHOOD Duwamish Playfield Southgate Elementary Foster Playground Thorndyke Elementary Tukwila Elementary McMicken Elementary Crestview Elementary Bow Lake Elementary Valley View Elementary Need fulfilled by community facilities No playground need No playground need COMMUNITY FACILITIES Foster /Showalter 17 17 Valley Ridge 26 25 REGIONAL FACILITIES South Area Park 50 2 2.5 3 8 9 4.5 6.5 6.5 2.5 3 3 3.5 3.5 4 7 5.3 5. 3 See Appendix A for Neighborhood and Community Playgrounds standards. With the exception of McMicken Heights every neighborhood. and Community has within 2 acre of enough playfield acerage to meet the needs of present and full development population. Eg eXIST1NG- PLAIGROON • N-NEIGH r3ORHOOD r- C- COMMUNITY R - REGIONAL MAP. z °1 C A. NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND PLAYFIELDS: (See Maps 5 and 6 and Tables 2 and 3) 1. Allentown Neighborhood: Parks and Playfields: The 2 acre old Duwamish School site satisfies the neighborhood playground needs. With the comple- tion of the Earlington Urban Park, park needs should be satisfied. RECOMMENDATION: An effort should be made to assure the continued public use of the Duwamish playfield. 2. Southgate Neighborhood: Parks and Playgrounds: Existing neighborhood playground facilities in the neighborhood consist of the Southgate Elementary School which fulfills the playground needs of the neighborhood. King County owns and plans to develop a 10.5 acre parcel of land in the western middle portion of the neighborhood which should adequately serve the park needs. This parcel contains a spring fed stream in a ravine suitable for trails and a flat area suitable for picnics and play activities. 3. Tukwila Neighborhood: Parks and playfields: The City leases a 3 acre playfield from the South Central School District in the north part of this neighborhood. If this facility is further developed it will satisfy play ground needs. A 0.1 acre water oriented park is located at the end of 133rd Street. 3.5 acres are needed to serve this neighborhood. A site that has potential for use as a park is across south 139th Street to the south. RECOMMENDATION: The City should acquire or lease the property to the south for a neighborhood park. 4. Thorndyke Neighborhood: Parks and Playgrounds: Thorndyke Elementary School is located in the southcentral portion of this neighborhood and adequately satis- fies the playfield needs. As no neighborhood park exists it is suggested that the elementary school vicinity be developed as a park playground situation. RECOMMENDATION: Purchase the wooded parcel adjacent to and east of the school and develop it as a park. RECOMMENDATION: 5. Andover Neighborhood: Parks and Playfields: The Tukwila Elementary School on the northern boundary of this neighborhood contains a 9 acre playfield satisfying this need. In the southeast part is located the 6.5 acre Tukwila Park. The steep topography and high residential density combine to reduce the service area of this park. Acquire the knoll and pond south of the elementary school and develop as neighborhood park. b. Acquire land east of Tukwila Park to assure adequate open space in this high density residential area. 6. McMicken Heights Neighborhood: Parks and Playfields: The only playfield in the neighborhood is on the McMicken Heights Elementary School site which is 4.5 acres. Full development warrants a playfield demand of 7 acres, a shortage of 2.5" acres. Present need is for 5 acres of playfield. There is a 3.5 acre neighborhood park accross the street from McMicken Elementary School. Present need for parks is 5 acres and full development need is for 7 acres, 3.5 acres less than existing now. RECOMMENDATION: Due to the.lack of centrally located vacant land it is recommended that pedestrian and bicycle paths be developed to community recreation facilities to augment the recreational opportunity of this neighborhood. 7. Crestview Neighborhood: Parks and Playfields: Playfield needs of this community are fulfilled by the 6.5 acre Crestwood Elementary School play- ground. Due to the difficulty of pedestrian and bicycle access and distance to the neighborhood park on the southern boundary of this neighborhood, the northeast corner of the neighborhood has inadequate park service. Portions of this area have high density residential zoning which will accentuate this problem after development. RECOMMENDATION: Acquire the 5 acre parcel west of Slade Way for a neighborhood park and develop as demand warrants due to con- struction of multiple family development. 8. Bow Lake Neighborhood: Parks and Playgrounds: The 6.5 acre Bow Lake Elementary School playground fulfills the playground needs of the community. There are no neighborhood parks in the neighborhood. The Bow Lake trailer park provides a small park on Bow Lake for use of its residents. There is a need for a 5 acre neighborhood park. RECOMMENDATION: Acquire property on the north side of Bow Lake for development of a neighborhood park. As much property as is available should be purchased, up to 5 acres. _9.. Valley View Neighborhood: Parks and Playgrounds: The basic playground needs of the neigh- borhood are satisfied by the 2.5 acre Valley View Elementary School playground. The King County Neighborhood Park No. 21 is in this neighbor- hood, however, it is not centrally located. RECOMMENDATION: Purchasing land north of and adjacent to the Valley Ridge Community Park could provide a more centrally located neighborhood park and expand the scope of the community facility. Suggested size is 3 acres. 10. Angle Lake Neighborhood: Parks and Playfields: Although there are no playfields in this neighborhood, there are playfields adjacent to the north on the junior and senior high school properties and an elementary school - playground nearby to the south, outside the planning area. It is felt that these will meet the basic playground needs of the neighborhood. There is a 9.2 acre park on Angle Lake which satisfies neigh- borhood park needs as well as serving wider community park RECOMMENDATION: It is not felt that further acquisition of parks or playfield land is needed in this neighborhood. 11. Southcenter Neighborhood: This neighborhood is primarily a commercial /warehouse area with a daytime population of employees and shop- pers. It is not felt that this area needs the typical neighbor- hood park and playground facilities. RECOMMENDATION: No neighborhood park or playgrounds should be provided here, however, the following should be encouraged: 1. Encourage shopper and employee use of Christensen Road. r 3. Encourage open areas in developments for the enjoyment of customers and employees. 12.. River Bend Neighborhood: Parks and Playfields:. This area is very sparsly developed and no neighborhood playgrounds or parks needs can be foreseen in the intermediate future. RECOMMENDATION: No neighborhood park or playground facilities should be developed in this neighborhood until a need is demon- strated. Emphasis should be made on making access available to the Riverfront Park System. B. COMMUNITY FACILITIES: 2. Encourage employers to provide some on -site recreational opportunity to employees. The Tukwila Planning Area has been broken into two communities. That area north of I -405 and Highway 518 and that area south of those streets. This section will explain the community park and playground needs of each community. 1. .Tukwila Community: (That area north of I -405 and Highway 518) See Map 4, 5 & 6 and Tables 2 & 3. - A. Parks:. There is presently not a community park facility in this community. There -has been considerable interest by the City of Tukwila in acquiring a 10 acre parcel southeast of the intersection- of South 144th Street and Macadam Road which could be developed to satisfy the community park needs of this community. . RECOMMENDATION: Acquire the 10 acre parcel. at Macadam Road and South 144th Street as a high priority item if it can be acquired for a reasonable price. Otherwise consider the acquisition of a similar size parcel of land in the vicinity of the Foster /Show- alter Schools B. Playgrounds: Foster High School, located in the center of this community with its playfields, swimming pool and tennis courts adequately fulfills this communities playfield needs. RECOMMENDATION: No further land acquisition for community pray fields should be undertaken. C. TRAILS:: (That area south of I -405 and Highway 518) See Maps 4, 5 & 6 and Tables 2 & 3. A. Parks: In the Southwestern portion of the community the 9.2 acre Angle Lake Park provides swimming, picnicking, boating, and passive recreation for the southern portion of the community. King County also owns a 5 acre undeveloped park south of the South Canyon ravine and south of 176th Street. The acquisition of the south and north canyon ravines and steep slope along with the promontory in between the ravines would satisfy future community park needs. 2. McMicken Community: RECOMMENDATION: North and south canyon and the promontory between should be acquired and developed into a community park. B. Playgrounds: The King County Valley Ridge Park contains playgrounds and other athletic facilities adequate to serve the community. This facility is located adjacent to the Tyee /Chinook Junior and Senior High Schools. RECOMMENDATION: No attempts should be taken to provide further community playfields in this community. Trails are an important part of park and open space planning since they provide the necessary links for many modes of transportation betwen parks, playfields and other points of interest within the planning area. Efforts should be made to make a total open space system in the plan ning area which takes advantage of the use of lands with low develop - ment potential and high amenity value whenever possible. The trail system here deals with all upland trails and those trails connecting the upland area with the riverfont park. Major emphasis should be made toward providing an integrated trails system within the city and planning for desired trails in the planning area for long range planning purposes. Map 7. shows the proposed trail system in the planning area, both by the City of Tukwila and King County. The river area is covered in the following section. Rating of the Park Board and Citizens should be used in prioritizing trail acquisition and development into the 6 year capital improvement program. 3 D. RIVER PARK CONCEPT: The City of Tukwila is park facilities. This However, the city does major natural asset in significance and would citizenry. (See Map 7) not responsible for providing regional is a function of larger units of government. recognize the Duwamish /Green River as a the city, considers it a river of regiona l like to maximize its use for the,local The City also recognizes that King County has considerable interests in the river as does Seattle and Kent. Tukwila intends to do its part in providing open space along the river, both by trails and parks, and intends to coordinate its activities with other jurisdictions doing park planning and development on the river complement the facilities to the public. The Park Board and citizens input on the river showed an interest in developing a linear park system along the river, especially in the area between the South Area Park and So. 180th Street, along Christensen Road. Monies should be appropriated annually for acquisition and develop- ment of the River Park Concept and the ratings of the Park Board and citizens, used in the devel . the .capi tal program. Refer-to chapter V, Ratings of Design Proposals for on this Where available the linear trail system should be augmented by parks, picnic areas and other stops that would be of interest to the user. When development occurs adjacent to the river, the •.::'developer should be encouraged to maximize the beauty of the river and allow public access to it. IV, CITIZEN INPUT A. RATINGS OF PROPOSALS: To aid in the understanding and implementation of projects within the City of Tukwila the proposals described in the preceeding sections which are in the City were presented to a citizens group and the Park Board. The projects were presented in the form of conceptual designs and individuals of the two groups were given the opportunity to rate the projects according to their desirability. The following maps Include the park plan project ratings as expressed by the citizens at the public meeting held on November 19, 1975. The score given by the Park Board at their meeting on November 12, 1975 is listed whenever a comparison is possible (in some cases the project was not presented to the Park Board, and in other cases the Park Board did not rate a project that was presented. These cases are noted in the column of ratings by NP or NR respectively. There were 29 citizens attending the meeting and 20 rating forms were turned in. The score shown was computed by adding the total points for each project and dividing by the number of responses. (The number of responses on each project varied from 10 - 20.) Thus, the score represents the mean response. The ratings were from 0 - 5, 5 being the highest: score. When the score frequency was analized, the projects fell into three groups, high, medium and low as follows: Citizens. Park Board High 4.3. - 3.4.. 5.0- - 3.5 Med. 3.3 =: 2.3 3.0. -:2... Low 2.2 . - 1.0 1.5 - 0.5 On the following pages, a project which received a high rating from either group is identified by an asterisk. Two asterisks indicate a.high rating from both groups. TV',".• CITY OMITS L-V-T aK cO .SF NP 10 A sHE - r WHICH ILLUS- Tisolcre FF0PosAt. FOR. TACREA. MAP 8 INDICATES A Ig TECT w HIGN feEc,EIV -t2 A HIGH RATING r 3 REL1 RK 5 > > I 1 IV I-I 5 z PROJECT NO. . r. ' 6 CITIZEN SCORE tTh RATINGS W • CD O U V) I— Z U W W IV rj H B -1 3.3 B -2 3.0 5. B -3 2.8 0. 0. COMMUNITY PARK ALTERNATIVES Ft i DIESD2H PROPOSALS PROPOSALS PURCH/MSLAND DEVELOP PROPERTY AS AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY PAUCITY WITH TEEN, SENIOR CENTER, SWIMMING, IML.LPIELDS ETC. -EMPHASIZE ORGAN- IZED SPORTS 4ACTIVME'S PuRtHASe AND PEVPJAP PROPERTY ro 2 BALANCE. ACTIVE ANCO PASSIVE RtC- R.EATION PROVIDE KM INFORMAL SPONTANEOUS ACTIVITIES AS WPLLA, COMMUNTCYZKULDIND PURCHASE AND DaVELC' PROPLRTY 3 A, A PASSIVE. PARIS WHICH STRESSES CONTACT WITH NATURE. AND INFORMAL SPONTANEOUS PLAY C 5m S C AN B e n t XNW AT me wR¢ENT art HALL Xie r . Y w Cd U In LLf 1' .1 I-- U CL C - 1 2.5 N.P. RATINGS C- 2 2.8 1.0 C -3 2.6 0.5 C-4 2.4 N.P. C-5 2.8 suggest - by Park Board. C -6 2.2 N.P. C -7 3.1 N.P. C -8 2.9 N.R. C- 9 2.8 1.5 C -10 3.6 0.5 C -11 2.8 2.5 C -12 3.4 2.0 C -13 1.2 N.P. C -14 3.5 2.5 rinfl cg P � d •L d a \o 1 1 Q .- �r In , to I I' a D. ' II I 1 13RD a,' I'-400' N ignns cr r h an \ P O O j \ � \ I 1 1 (0 ;1, „J.\ WWI.y'dY My rag919V \\ \ wo, \ \ 1 ` \ i \ �\ 4� \ Int , C>4 \ \\ "\\ I i \ \ \ l \ \ \ \ 71WL p tJ req DIEOLOH PRO 0 0 0 6 PROF ED TREF , 1 1 1 1 'AIL IN 519 iw PL 5. RlS' C . :AIL IN WOCOEP VAU.Er (IN+P PLWCW e. NrweP) 3 STARS IN 141nH ST RAW. 4 TRAIL IN 0111I5bNST. %CPA 5 TRAIL INS 149 TH ST: R.051.4 6 TRAIL IN W n. AI/C. 9 120 TICAIL. ALONG 5Wre. 8 rMILIN slm AVE=S 1a134 9 TP.AL IN 4Z' Avg S RAW MILO PROROSf\LS O ruKa,hsE FAg• " erbrOF TUK\VUA MAL, rItebeltia. ASA LMIDMP4CKANP SIGNMCANr c GVOLOrMATURE. Rm[Jre,e AMP DEVELOP FOND4TRAIL A"SA• MUM 1 NhTUr.AL rAKK CANNPI.TING T ie 'eNSTIN4 PARK WM, TIM SC$O0._ 2 RJRLHA e. AND Ge.VFLOP KROLL AND POND As A NE%(+4 RHOgp PMK 3 DevELCP LANDSCAPED eN1141NLP3 TDTHe. MILL 14 CONSTRUCT N A r DRIP& CNe'!. r ft1T14 FMK c D-1 D-2 D-3 Li 1.1. RATINGS 1 . 9 2 . 7 3 . 0 TRAIL"! nAuwevey Jur-, M PROFOSALS TRAIL. ALONG. 48114 A4* WITH FOOT DIRJPG 2TRAIL ALONCr Rivam ULVJ virni roar e#CIDGE TRAIL ALONG Eityr AM. 9. Cg 3 U5ING. C.84511H6. IOKiptse. PROPOSALS ON ACCESS 115 THE EARLINGION PARK TAI-. PLANNED 151* KING. COUNTY •••■• ■117 q,11 a cL9 •-•`ki URBAN PARK I c e.., 0 g? DP. E I NG-TON MA.TC)R. IPLANNEP rUntr; co...•Nry DIESM PROPOSALS D. .40 PROPOSED TKeEsAND TRAIL • UNE DEFINES PLANNED cougrr FARM) .1=3 EXISTING- TREES 00 GENERAL LCCATION OF RANNEPCOLKIY:MS RATINGS Lj.I O U N O: of co c LL E -1 3.2 N.P. E -2 2.5 N.P. E -3 2.5 N.P. E -4 2.5 N.P. A - -- PROFOSALS ON THEUSE OF ROSTER GOLF COURSE y CITY BUYS GOLF wuRse. AND RET?VN5 ASAN 18 HOLE. FACILITY 2 AS SHOWN ABOVE, CITY BUYS GOLF COURSE - REPUCE7 FACILITY TO 9HOLES AND PROVIDES OTHe.M. Mtg. FAC.IUTI • rt.EOTAN- IcAL GARDEPIs i NATURAL PLAY a FILMIC AFT-AS DE 80221 PE OO PM LINE PEFINE'S AREA OF CONCERN G EXISTING "TRE.,E5 PROFO LS PROVIDE BIKE LANE4 FOOTPATH ALONG: d 58mAVE. • 143 Sr. T PM ST. 8 141 ST. 3 DEVELOP A PARK AND PARKING AT THE 04120F/43rd ST. TO PROVIDE VV AUTO ACGE S TO THE TM. F -1 F -2 F -3 F -4 F -5 F -6 F -7 F -8 F -9 RATINGS 3.6 2. 2.1 0 2.7 3.2 2.5 N. 2.9 N. 2.9 3.0 3.3 1.0 1. 2. 4.4 oOfl J PROPOWELS °o °o PROFD.ED TREES eN.. PATH �J EXISTING TREES RATINGS G - 1 3.0 G -2 2.8 G -3 2.7 G -4 3.3 G - 5 2.9 G -6 2.0 G -7 2.9 G -8 3.7 G - 9 3.0 G -10 2.9 G -11- 3.2 G -12 3.1 3.0 1.51 1.5' 2.5 1.0; 1.0 2.5 4.5! 2.5 1.9 3.5 1.0 OSLO I PROPCMILS °d'o PROFoSED TREES PIETRO QUALITY �MR�rITOltl) KAT • PATH PROPOSALS: 1 OEVEtWPATRA`L A LGNG THE RIVER IN THE SOUTF CE P. 9 LYD 1[O.VnI 2 FURTHER DEVELor FIELD N FREE- WAY R.O.W. W TH BEACH %PUNTING CONSSTRUCT FOOTBRIPGE.ID AECNE MENTIONED Fi LD 4 CONSTRUCT PATH UNDER FREEWAY TO ALLOW A CONTINUOUS PATH ALONG THE R�VEIC P VELOPA TRAIL ALONG GLLWM CR. CONSTRUCT AN OVERLOOK PLAT- FORM NEAR GIWAM CR OUTFALL * • DEVELOP CHRF5TENSEN MAD eNTR&NCe. WITH LANDSCAPING. PARKING. 8 PeveLoe CHRISTENSEN ROAD AS YENIGDRIVE OR BIKE{ FOOTPATH EJCLUSIVEI -Y AS EkIO\N 9Y WC&ICHS 9 PUMA-VASE. AND DEVELOP A PED- E:STRIAN STRIP PAWL AL.Ni.T E. RIVER DEVELOP BAKER BLVD AS AN• oThr PRWM, E PR NTRANCE TD SC PIN PRLVE, TR.' LANDSCAPING PARKING.AND ACCE.96 TD STRIP' EXISTING PICKS " CONSTRLKJ A' PATH UN ceR. THt' • STRANDER BRIDGE. TOMLOW A CONTINUOUS PATH ALGNf. THE. RIVER r r /// 8 DevEWPC 4 ROAD DSI'INED IN SFC.TI CNOSFTN 2 DEVELOP PARKING, FISHING& PK$O ING ON CITY OWNED LAND DEVELOP CH12t5TE$SEN ROW AS PE49NEP IN SECTION CHOSP-N TO PUCK rOND RATINGS H -1 1.9 0 H -2 3.1 2.5 H -3 2.3 4.0 H -4 1.0 N.R. H -5 3.2 N.R. H -6 2.6 N.P, H -7 2.3 N.P. H -8 2.9 N.P. Dona pino e`b PROPOSED TREES CV 16TH. V` TaCGG DEVELOPTHtcuou eiPP PUBLIC AGCE•Yz 4 USE - OR 2 DE1/EI.OF' THE DUCKPOND TO BALANCE PUBLIC USE AND WILDLJFE HABITAT 3 WAYS TO DEVELOP CHRISTENSEN ROAD a wns , IIt W 4 .eAwr PLMD 5 NO CMS 3ROU TES TO OnNIINUE THE ONRISTEN9EN SCENIC DRIVE/TRAIL. SOUTH TO THE KENT ElIKETRAIL AND OTHER RIVER ATIRAGTIONS G PROVIDE A e1K£ LANE ALONG S. IHOnt AND SOUTHCENTeR PARKWAY (51m A. 9.) CROP THE IEOr. ST. BRIDGE AND PROVIDE. h 7 ENKE LANE ALONG-THE WEST VALLEY HWY. TO THE FOINT WHERE. THEE DIKE ROAD ON THE. SOUTH SIPE OF The RIVER CAN E. USED 8 pevetop THE DIKE RCYLP ON THE WEST SIDC. OF THE RIVER, CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE AS SHOWN AND CONTINUE ON THE SOUTHERN DIKE ROAD SaLe 11 .VCCEX I beCTION CALZ,1 -a1 -0 r TRAIL ALONG 5 1801,. ST AND TRAIL ALONG STREAM ALLO#15 BK^2LES ♦ PEDESI*R AN5 TO AVOID TRAFFIC AND TRAIL CONTINUES SOUTH 51m AVE. S. RATINGS 3.0 2.9 3.1 ce CL N.P. N.P. 1.0 i i DEM2H PRO PROPOSALS A SIDEWALK ON THE EAST SIPE OF ` 1THCENTEK PKWYANO A BIKE TRAIL ON THE WEST SIDE WILL P1 DVIDH ACCESS TD RETAIL- BUSINESS AREAS. LO I !'N. PATH W. PROPOSED TREES ' C.':"7PKIC.'T7 - r F'� B. SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEARINGS January 29 Planning Commission: March 1 City Council: Has not occurred -_- City Council: Has not occurred The document, process, funding sources and project priorities were generally introduced by Carl Stixrood. General discussion of some of the projects ensued between members of the Planning Commission. There was no comment from the audience. The public hearing was recessed until the next regular meeting. February 10 Park Board: No citizens were present. Two of the three Park Board members were present, neither had been present at the November 12, 1975 meeting when the projects were rated, The document, process, funding sources and priorities were discussed by Carl Stixrood. Discussion about the C.I.P. followed and the Park'Board expressed their prior- ities in a letter to the Planning Commission and City Council dated. February 17, 1976. February 26 Planning Commission: Park Plan recommended to Council for adoption. Minutes not available as of February 27, 1976. . C V. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM This chapter has been broken down into two primary areas: park and open space planning by program and by specific projects. The purpose of this is to provide an awareness of different recreational concepts and to encourage a balance of spending for these various concepts. A. Park and Open Space Programs: The park and open space programs identified by this plan include the following: 1. Neighborhood Facilities (parks and playgrounds) 2. Community Facilities (parks, playgrounds and related facilities) 3. Trails (all trails in City except for Riverfront Park area) Riverfront Park (all parks, playgrounds and trails in the river area) The recommended allocation of dollars spent on each of the above programs by year is shown in the following table. Please note that the total dollar amount allocated for each year is the same as the total dollar figure in the Capital Improvement Schedule by year. TOTAL YEARLY EXPENDITURE ___-302,500___ 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 7, .,L PROGRAM EXPENDITURE ACQUIREWEVELOP ACQUIREtDEVELOP ACQUIRE$DEVELOP ACQUIREtDEVELOP ACQUIRE4DEVELOP ACQUIREtDEVELOP I. NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES : 30,000 18,400 : 310,800 k"d 75,000 148,G00 86,00) 358,000 II. COMMUNITY FACILITIES _ 167,500._ 98,000 ;" 200,000 50,000 „ K T' . 1 . s4, T �k y , ttr y _ 4 ; 4 - 515,50 III. TRAILS 38,000 . : 17,200 53,310 281),_000__ __388,571__ IV. RIVERFRONT PARK 105,000 — — -- 0 525,000: —i ' 20,000 52,800 20,000 20,000 742;800 TOTAL YEARLY EXPENDITURE ___-302,500___ 679,400 237,200 231,110 • 4 106 2,004, 810_ MATCHING FUNDS ANTICIPATED MATCHING FUNDS 0 __ 561,800 ' 0 87,310 ro t ti 310,800 k"d 45, 000_ 1,004,910__ , ; n .! I .i �l T 1 4 (. x �_� t a x .'�Fj• g 4 d�. y . p �d.. ti . l'• ,, k +� r- :: s 'i ,,. � ; ? ; r Y "''h k' _zc�i .,. .f+ „ K T' . 1 . s4, T �k y , ttr y _ 4 ; 4 !, tIi i t } i� f t`' s - - CITY OF TUKWILA SUMMARY OF DOLLAR ALLOCATION BY PROGRAM* TABLE 4 B. REASONS FOR PROJECT PRIORITIES THE RATINGS IN THE CITIZEN INPUT CHAPTER, COST CONSIDERATIONS, AND THE DEFI- CIENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE PARK STANDARDS ARE USED TO RATIONALIZE PROJECT PRIORITES AS FOLLOWS: Priority 1. CHRISTENSEN RIVER TRAIL High Citizen rating (3.7), high Park Board rating (4.5), no land acquisition necessary. Priority 2. COMMUNITY PARK High Citizen rating (3.3), high Park Board rating (5.0), land acquisition necessary. Priority 3. TOWN SQUARE Highest Citizen rating (4.3), low Park Board rating (1.5), no land acquisition necessary. Can be done in conjunction with new City Hall construction. 'Priority 4. LOOKOUT PARR High Citizen rating (3.4), medium Park Board rating (2.0), low land aquisition and development cost. Priority 5. TRAILS TO ATHLETIC FACILITY High Citizen rating (3.5), medium Park Board rating (2.5), land acquisition necessary, high development cost. Priority 6. DUWAMISH TRAIL High Citizen rating (3.6), medium Park Board rating (2.5), high land acquisition cost, low development cost. Priority 7. TRAIL ALONG INTERURBAN AVENUE High Citizen rating (3.3), low Park Board rating (1.0), low land acquisition and development cost. Priority 8. CRESTVIEW PARK . Not presented to Citizens or Park Board. Need indicated by standards, no park facilities exist in the neighborhood. Priority 9. FOSTER PARK . Medium Citizen rating (2.9),low Park Board rating (0.1), need indicated by standards, no park facilities exist in the neighborhood. There is an existing playfield. Priority 10. Not rated by Park Board or Citizens in this form. Citizens gave most trails a medium rating. Generally trails are given a lower priority than park development. 1. The number of Citizen responses (20) compared to the number of Park Board responses (2) justifies giving more weight to the Citizen score. 2 Although the overpass itself was given a high rating, necessary trail connections were not given a high rating. This presents a dilema (as a bridge with no access is useless) which is solved by assuming that the expression of interest for an overpass is basically an expression of need for access to the athletic facility. c. PRIORITY PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The following is a discussion of the projects included in the Capital Improve- ment Program. They are listed in order of their priority for implementation. 1. .CHRISTENSEN RIVER TRAIL: Consists of a pedestrian and bicycle path along the Green River from Interstate 405 to South 180th Street. This trail section is an important part of the riverfront park system. The trail is to be constructed in RIVERFRONT the City owned Christensen Road right -of -way. Suggested PARK initial development is as follows: (Reference citizen PROGRAM Input ;Chapter, Map G Items 7 and 10 and Map H Item 5.) (1976) Surfacing of 12' bikelane I $33,00( (1976) Construction of complete 40' wide demonstration trail section 52,001 (1977) Completion kof trail 265,004 $350,001 2. COMMUNITY PARK: The main purpose is to provide a park facility to round out the athletic facilities offered by the Foster High School and eventually construct a community center with cultural, educational, social and athletic activi- ties. Interest has been shown by the Park Board in a site located at the intersection of 144th Avenue South COMMUNITY and Macadam Road. A cost estimate for the acquisition FACILITY and development of this parcel follows: (Reference citizen PROGRAM Input (Chapter, Map B Items 1 and 5.) (1976) Acquisition of Land $107,00() (1976) Preliminary site development 60,500 (1977) Design 15,000 .(1978- 79) Construction of Community Center 250,000 $432,50 3. TOWN SQUARE: The proposed relocation of City Hall raises the question of how to best use the old site. This proposal has two objectives (1) preservation of a significant historical feature by converting the old City Hall to a library and (2) COMMUNITY creation of a center for outdoor social activity and organized CO CAIUITY special events by developing a plaza in conjunction with the City Hall remodeling. (Reference Citizen Input PROGRAM Map A Item 2.) Cost 'Estimate: (1977) Remodeling of City Hall (1977) Design and Construction of Plaza $30,000 53,000 $83,000 4. LOOKOUT PARK: This project fulfills the need for a neighborhood park and preserves significant natural features from devel- opment. The location next to the Tukwila Elementary School will complement the existing playground facilities with wooded ". NEIGHBORHOOD play areas. It is suggested that the knoll and pond be acquired FACILITY and developed with a lookout platform and trails. (Reference PROGRAM citizen Input Chapter, Map C Item 12) (1976) Land acquisition $30,000 (1977) Development 18,400 $48,400 5. TRAILS TO ATHLETIC FACILITY: This project recognizes the economy of . providing pedestrian and bicycle access to the King County Athletic Facility over duplicating these facilities on a com- munity level. The most efficient location for this type of access is directly west of South 144th Street, utilizing the vacant 59th Place South right -of -way for access. It is assumed that the City will cooperate with King County on the construction 1 TRAILS of a footbridge over the river at 144th Street to complete the PROGRAM system. (Reference citizen Input Chapter, Map C Items 2, 3, 4 & 14.) Estimated Cost: (1977) Land acquisition (1977) Trail Construction (1980) Interurban Avenue Overpass 6. DUWAMISH TRAIL: This project consist of the acquisition and development of a strip of land along the Duwamish River from South 147th Street to 58th Avenue South. This trail would facilitate access RIVERFRONT to the athletic facility as well as provide opportunity for PARK fishing, canoeing, innertubing and other water oriented recreation. PROGRAM (Reference, citizen input Chapter,. Map F Items 1 and 4.) Estimated Cost: (1977) Land acquisition $240,000 (1979) Trail Development 12,800 (1979) Foot Bridge at 144th St. 20,000 $272,800 7. TRAIL ALONG INTERURBAN AVENUE: The most logical physical location for pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Interurban Avenue is in the right -of -way owned by Puget Sound Power and Light Company. As this is an old railroad bed development cost is low. Acquisition costs should be minimal as most of the land is already in public ownership. To begin with it is suggested that a trail be constructed from Southcenter Boulevard north to 56th Avenue South. This will connect the Christensen trail TRAILS to the trails of the Earlington Park planned by King County. PROGRAM (Reference. citizen Input Chapter, Map F Item 9.) 1. Estimated Cost: (1978) Land acquisition (1979) Trail development (1979) Landscaping $ 5,0001 33,0001 • 280,0001 $318,000{ $17,200` 36,120 17,190 P0,510 8. CRESTVIEW PARK; This park will fulfill the need for a neighborhood park. A site should be chosen which has•a good view and some wooded area to serve present needs. NEIGHBORHOOD Park development should occur as residential den - FACILITIES sity in the area increases. (Reference Determination of PROGRAM needs Chapter, Crestview Neighborhood) Estimated Cost: (1979) Land acquisition $ 75,000 (1980) Development 100,000 $175,000 9. FOSTER PARK: This project will improve the playfield in the Tukwila Neighborhood to a park - playfield situation. Improve - NEIGHBORHOOD ments could include a larger ballfield, childs playarea and FACILITIES picnic areas. (Reference citizen. input Chapter Map A PROGRAM Item 1.) Estimated Cost: Land acquisition (1980) purchase new land $ 48,600 (1981) purchase existing field 26,000 (1981) Development 60,000 $134,600 10. TRAILS DEVELOPMENT: These projects would improve right -of- way for public use which have good views or water access. or form an important link in the trail system. It is suggested_: that $20,000 per year be put into a fund to be used for development of this type which could include parks adjacent to trails such as Christensen trail.. This project is included under the Riverfront - park program because this is where the majority of trail development is expected This is not ment to exclude the use of these monies for upland trails. (Reference, citizen input Chapter, Map C, Items 1, 5, 6, 7, 11, 9 and.. RIVERFRONT 8, Map D, Items 1, 2, and 3, Map F, Items 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Map PARK G, Items 1, 4, 5, 11 and 12, Map H, Items 6 and 8 and Map I, PROGRAM Items 1 and 2. (1976 -1981) Total 6 year cost:.- $120,000 1. For Explanation of individual project yearly expenditure see Section B, Priority Project Description. 2. See table 6, Anticipated Funding Source. TABLE 5 CITY OF TUKWILA PARKS AND OPEN SPACE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM* YEARS BUDGETED *Figures revised 2/24/76 to reflect revised development plans. 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 PROJECT PRIORITY PROGRAM AND PROJECT 1. ACQUIRE DEVELOP ACQUIRE DEVELOP ACQUIRE DEVELOP ACQUIRE DEVELOP ACQUIRE DEVELOP ACQUIRE DEVELO I. NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES 4 Lookout Park 30,000 18,400 8 Crestview Park 75,000 100,000 9 Foster Park 48,600 _ 26,000 60,OC II. COh1hlUfdITY FACILITIES 2 Community Park 107,000 60,500 • 15,000 200,000 50,000 3 Town Square 83,000 III. TRAILS 5 Trails & Bridge to Athletic Facility _ . 5,000 _33,00a 280,000. 7 Trail along Interurban Ave. 17,200 53,310 IV. RIVERFRONT PARK 1 Christensen River Trail 85,000 265,000 . -- 6 Duwamish Trail 240,000 32,800 _ 26,000 20,0( 80,0( 10 Trails Developmen 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 TOTAL 137,000 165,50C 245,000 434,40s 17,200.220,000. 75,000.156,110. 48,600 400,000 TOTAL ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT 2. • 302,500 .679,400 237,200 231,110 448,600 106,000 1. For Explanation of individual project yearly expenditure see Section B, Priority Project Description. 2. See table 6, Anticipated Funding Source. TABLE 5 CITY OF TUKWILA PARKS AND OPEN SPACE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM* YEARS BUDGETED *Figures revised 2/24/76 to reflect revised development plans. ANTICIPATED FUNDING SOURCE* ---TABLE-6 :.._ *Figures revised 2/24/76 to reflect revised development plans and 25% - 75% matching monies available from ..IAC for development projects and 40% - 60% matching monies available from IAC for acquisition projects. 'r CITY OF TUKWILA PRELIMINARY APPEND ICI ES Definition: General Location: APPENDIX A - 1 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK A natural or landscaped area of limited size which is designed to serve primarily the passive recreation needs of nearby residents of all ages and which adds to the scenic qulaity of the surrounding area. RECOMMENDED PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS: A neighborhood park should be located near the center of each neighborhood, desirably in conjunction with a neighborhood playground and an elementary school. Neighborhood parks also may be located separately to take advantage of natural features. Neighborhood parks are•of greatest value in or adjacent to high density areas where private open space is at . a premium and also in apartment areas where the ratio of . adults to total population is high. Service Radius: to 2 mile walking distance depending on density of residential development. Population Served: 1000.persons minimum; 3000 to 7000 persons-desirable; 10,000 persons maximum. Space and Number Required: Minimum acreage /population: 1 acre per 1000 persons. Size range: 1 acre minimum; 3 to 7 acres desirable; 10 acres maximum. Number of neighborhood parks: Minimum of one neighborhood park for each neighborhood where the average lot size is less than 4 acre. In cases where the size of population of the neighborhood is excessive, where the neighborhood is cut by features that are barriers to easy circulation, or whre adequate acreage cannot be obtained at one location, it is generally preferable to provide two or more neighborhood parks to assure adequate distribution of service. NOTE: A community park or major urban park, intended primarily to serve other demands, may also serve the park needs of a neighborhood or the portion thereof within z mileof the park provided sufficient acreage is available to adequately serve both functions. Small vest pocket parks (i.e. parks of less than one acre) may be considered as contributing to the space requirements per for neighborhood parks. r Desirable improvements: Comfort station (if not provided at an adjoining recreation facility). Open lawn area, trees, shrubbery, natural growth, walks, tables, benches, drinking fountains and ornamental features. Small picnic _area. Play area for pre - school children (if not provided at an adjoining play -. ground). Tennis courts (2) (if not provided at a nearby recreation facility). Adequate off - street parking, preferably to be located adjacent to the perimeter of the park. Amount to be determined by analysis of the speci- fic situation. BASIS FOR SPACE STANDARD: The average desirable size of a neighborhood park is about 5 acres. The average population served by a neighborhood is 5,000 persons. (The average projected population of Seattle's neighborhoods is 6,500 persons and King County's 4,000. persons.) This average size of park and population served figures out to be 1.0 acre per 4,000 persons. The most frequently used standards for neighborhood parks found in a review of literature on the subject are as follows: Service radius % -2 mile walking distance Population served .. .. 3,000 to 7,000 persons, Size range .. ~- 3 =ta 10 acres Acreage /population 1 to 2 acres per 1,000persons ,' restrooms and drinking fountains. Play area for pre - school children. Wading pool. Play area for elementary school -age children with casual play equipment and open space for low- organized active games. Area for developmental play where children have the opportunity to create and build. Tennis courts. Service radius` Population served' Size range Acreage /population Shaded area for quiet activities such as storytelling, crafts and dramatics and incidental picnicking. Paved area for court games such as basketball, handball, paddle tennis, . shuffleboard, volleyball, tetherball, and for roller skating. Field games area for softball, touch football, modified and play days with limited spectator seating. soccer, mass games croquet, horseshoes Area for older adults including space for games such as and shuffleboard. Transitional landscaped areas and perimeter buffer. Adequate off - street parking, preferably located adjacent to the perimeter of the playground. Amount to be determined by analysis of the specific situation. BASIS FOR SPACE STANDARD: The average desirable size of a neighborhood playground is about 6.5 acres. The average population served by a playground is 5,000 persons. (The average projected population of Seattle's neighborhoods is 6,500 persons and King County's 4,000 persons.) This average size of playground and population served figures out to be 1.3 acres per 1,000 persons. It is proposed to use 1.25 acres per 1,000 persons. The most frequently used standards for playgrounds found literature on the subject are follows: 4 to 2 mile walking, distance 5,000 persons 3 to 7 acres. 1.25 acres per 1,000 persons • . • COMMUNITY PARK Definition: APPENDIX A - 3 A natural or landscaped area, larger than a neighborhood park, which is designed to provide visual enjoyment and primarily passive recreation for people of all ages and which adds to the scenic quality of the community. RECOMMENDED PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS: General Location: A community park should be located near the center of each community, desir- ably in conjunction with a community playfield, community indoor recreation center and a junior high school. Community parks also may be located separ -, ately to take advantage of natural features. Service Radius: Z to 12 miles depending on density of residential development. Population served: 10,000 persons. minimum; 20,000 to 25,000 persons desirable; 40,000 persons maximum. Space and. number required: Minimum acreage /population: 1 acre per 1,000 persons Size range: 10 acres minimums 20 to 25 acres desirable; 40 acres maximum. Number of community parks: Minimum of one community park for each community. In cases where the size or population of the community is excessive, where the community is cut by features that are barriers to easy circulation, or where adequate acreage cannot be obtained at one location, it is generally preferable to provide two or more community parks to assure adequate distri- bution of service. Desirable improvements: Comfort station (if not provided at an adjoining recreation facility). Open lawn area, trees, shrubbery, natural growth, walks, benches, drinking fountains and ornamental features. Picnic area. S r ADS Play area for pre - school children (if not provided at an adjoining playfield). Tennis courts (if not provided at a nearby recreation facility). Adequate off - street parking, preferably located adjacent to the perimeter of the park. Amount to be determined by analysis of the specific situation. BASIS FOR SPACE STANDARDS: The average desirable size of a community park is about 20 to 25 acres. The average population served by a community park is 20,000 to 25,000 persons. (The average projected population of Seattle's communities is 30,000 persons and King County's 15,000 persons.) This average size of park and population served figures out to be about 1 acre per 1,000 persons. The most frequently used standards for community parks found in a review of literature on the subject are as follows: Service radius 1 to 2 miles Population served 20,000 persons Size range 20 to 25 acres Acreage /population 1 or 14 acres per 1,000 persons Definition: RECOMMENDED PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS: General Location: Desirable improvements: APPENDIX A — 4 COMMUNITY PLAYF I ELD A community indoor recreation center. A large outdoor recreation area which is designed to serve primarily the active recreation needs of junior and senior high school age children and adults and which provides for a greater variety of recreational activities and more space consuming facilities and spectator seating than a neighbor- hood playground. A community playfield should be located near the center of each community, desirably in conjunciton with a community park, community indoor recreation center and a junior high school. Minimum acreage /population: 1 acre per 1,000 persons - -- i mum;..:15 25 . acres. desirable,' 30 acres maximum. Service Radius: Z to 12 miles depending on density of residential development. Population served: 10,000 persons minimum 15,000 to 25,000 persons desirable; 30,000. maximum. Space and number: required: Number of:playfields: Minimum of one playfield_ for each community. In cases where the size or population of the community is excessive, where the community . is cut by features` that are barriers to easy circulation, or where adequate acreage cannot be-obtained at one location, it is generally preferable to provide two or more playfields to assure adequate distribution of service. r Shelter house including an office, game room, storage space, caretaker's space and restrooms (if not provided at an adjoining community indoor recreation cen- ter); and, drinking fountains. Field games area for softball, baseball, football, soccer and other field sports. Additional space for running track and field events. Children's play area including play area for pre - school children, apparatus area, wading pool, informal play area and quiet activities area. Paved area for court games such as basketball, (2 courts at least 42' x 74' each), handball, paddle tennis, shuffleboard and volleyball. Space to be usable for roller skating and dancing. Tennis courts (4 to 6). Area for special events. Also, may be used for informal play when not occupied for special events. Adult's area 1. Area for games such as croquet and horseshoes 2. All- purpose paved area for games and social activities Transitional landscaped areas and perimeter buffer. Adequate off - street parking, preferably located adjacent to the perimeter of the playfield. Amount to be determined by analysis of the specific situation. BASIS FOR SPACE STANDARDS: The average desirable size of a community playfield is about 20 to 25 acres. The average population served by a playfield is 20,000 to 25,000 persons. (The average projected population of Seattle's communities is 30,000 persons and. King County's 15,000 persons.) This . average size of a playfield and population served figures out to be about 1 acre per 1,000 persons.:. 7 0 The most frequ ently"used'standards for playfields found in a review literature the subject are as follows: Service'radius V ation' served Size Acreage /population'. 2 to 12' miles (mostly.1 mile) ▪ 15,000 to 25,000 persons • 15 to 25 acres 1.25 acres per 1,000.persons • • Definition: Recommended Standard: '- ..' APPENDIX A - 5 MAJOR URBAN PARKS A large park area providing broad expanses of natural scenery and capable of accommodating large numbers of people; often includes special features of area -wide interest. Principles of Location and Design: 1. Each major section of the urbanized area should be within . convenient distance of a major park, and, where possible, they should be so disposed that one adjoins each community. Each park should be easily accessible from major throrough- fares and transit routes. 2. Parks desirably should be large enough to take the urban dweller away from the noise and rush of urban environment. 3. Development may provide a variety of facilities for passive and active recreation for all age groups, such as trails and picnic areas and may include special and cultural facilities . such as zoos, museums and art galleries. Any development for active play should be of such nature and so disposed as not to destroy the primary purpose of the park. One park for at least each 40,000 population with one acre per 400 population minimum. Size: one hundred acres or more, where. possible. Should be within two to three miles of every home, where possible, or at least within thirty minutes travel time. February 23, 1976 Addendum to the "City of Tukwila Preliminary Park and Open Space Program" dated January 8, 1976. Move appendices B and C to Chapter II as shown by the revisions to the Table of Contents following. Changes are shown in italics. I. INTRODUCTION II. SUMMARY PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAM TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Park Planning to Date B. Scope C. Planning Area D. Legal Authority E. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan A. Background 6 B. Existing Facilities Inventory 55 1. Parks 2. Playfields 3. School Playgrounds 4. Special 5. Planned King County Parks 6. Public Easement Inventory C. Characteristics of the Tukwila Planning Area 64 1. Economic Description 2. Social Description 3. Natural Description Plan Breakdown Section Deleted. D. Summary of Proposals III. DETERMINATION OF NEEDS A. Neighborhood Parks and Playfields B. Community Facilities C. Trails D. River Park Concept IV. CITIZEN INPUT A. Ratings of Proposals B. Summary of public hearings 10 V. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 35 APPENDICIES A -1 Neighborhood Park Standards. A -2 Neighborhood Playfield Standards. A -3 Community Park Standards A -4 Community Playfield Standards A -5 Major Urban Parks 24 * Page numbers will be changed after review process,is completed. LIST OF TABLES 1. Population of Neighborhoods 2. Park Needs Summary 3. Playgrounds Needs Summary 4. Summary of Dollar Allocation by Program 5. Capital Improvements Program 6. Anticipated Funding Source 7. Existing and Planned Recreational Facilities 8. Unused R.O.W. Within the City of Tukwila LIST OF MAPS 1. Vicinity Map 2. Planning Area Boundaries 3. General Park and Open Space Plan 4. Neighborhoods and Communiites 5. Existing and Proposed Parks 6. Playgrounds 7. Trails and Riverpark Concept 8. Index to Design Proposals A.I. Design Proposals 9. Existing and Planned Recreational Facilities 10. Unused R.O.W. within the City of Tukwila 11. General Land Use 12. Social Groups 13. Physiography 14. Vegetation /Views 15. Water Features Determination of Needs Capital Improvements Program Summary Introduction Summary Determination of Need Ratings of Proposals Summary 0 2. Change the Chapter heaCdg from "IV RATINGS OF PROPOSAL 0 3. Change page 24 to read as follows: Changes are shown in itelics. A. RATINGS OF PROPOSALS: IV. CITIZEN INPUT: "IV CITIZEN INPUT ". To aid in the understanding and implementation of projects within the City of Tukwila the proposals described in the preceeding sections which are in the City were presented to a citizens group and the Park Board. The projects were pre- sented in the form of conceptual designs and individuals of the two groups were given the opportunity to rate the projects according to their desirability. The following maps include the park plan project ratings as expressed by the citizens at the public meeting held on November 19, 1975. The score given by the Park Board at their meeting on November 12, 1975 is listed whenever a comparison is possible (in some cases the project was not presented to the Park Board, and in other cases the Park Board did not rate a project that was presented. These cases are noted in the column of ratings by NP or NR respec- tively.) There were 29 citizens attending the meeting and 20 rating forms were turned in. The score shown was computed by adding the total points for each project and dividing by the number of responses. (The number of responses on each project varied frm 10 - 20.) Thus, the score represents the mean response. The ratings were from 0 - 5,.5 being the highest score. When the score frequency was analized, the projects fell into . three groups, high, medium and low as follows: Citizens Park Board High 4.3 - 3.4 5.0 - 3.5 Med. 3.3 - 2.3 3.0 - 2 Low 2.2 - 1.0 ..1.5 - 0.5. On the following pages, a project which received a high rating from either group is identified by an asterisk. Two asterisks indicate a high rating from both groups. Paragraph Deleted. . Follow page 35 with a new section as follows: B. SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEARINGS January 29 Planning Commission: The document, process, funding sources and project priorities were generally introudced by Carl Stixrood.. General discussion of some of the projects ensued between members of the Planning Commission. There was no comment from the audience. The public hearing was recessed until the next regular meeting. February 10 Park Board: No citizens were present. Two Park Board members were present, neither had been present at the November 12, 1975 meeting when . the projects were rated. The document, process, funding sources and priorities were discussed by Carl Stixrood. Discussion about the C.I.P. followed and the Park Board expressed their priorities in a letter to the Planning Commission and City Council dated February 17, 1976. February 26 Planning Commission: Has not occurred March 1 City Council: Has not occurred March 15 City Council Has not occurred NOTE: To facilitate review the entire Capital Improvements Program is included. The tables were revised to more accurately reflect IAC funding priorities and revised development plans for Christensen Road and the trails to the Athletic Facility. The gray areas on Tables 4 and 6 indicate the dollar . amount requested to be budgeted by Tukwila by year (Table 4) and by project (Table 6). All changes are shown by italics. V, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM This chapter has been broken down into two primary areas: park and open space planning by program and by specific projects. The purpose of this is to provide an awareness of different recreational concepts and to encourage a balance of spending for these various concepts. A. Park and Open Space Programs: The park and open space programs identified by this plan include the following: 1. Neighborhood Facilities (parks and playgrounds) 2. Community Facilities (parks, playgrounds and related facilities) 3. Trails (all trails in City except for Riverfront Park area) 4. Riverfront Park (all parks, playgrounds and trails in the river area) The recommended allocation of dollars spent on each of the above programs by year is shown in the following table. Please note that the total dollar amount allocated for each year is the same as the total dollar figure in the Capital Improvement Schedule by year. TOTAL YEARLY EXPENDITURE 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 '� PRWRAM EXPENDITUR ACQUIRE$DEVELOP ACQUIREtDEVELOP ACQUIREDEVELOP ACQUIREDEVELOP ACQUIRE4DEVELOP ACQUIRE4DEVELOP I. NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES 30,000 18,400 «i 'i ;+: ".p. :, '. 'J i. "'. t 0 r .+ ? _ ._ , s _ 75,000 148,600 86,000 358,000 II. COMMUNITY FACILITIES 167,500 98,000 200,000 50,000 . 515 , 500 III. TRAILS _ 38,000 : 17,200 53,310 280,000._ 388,577 IV. RIVERFRONT PARK 105,000 525,000 20,000 52,800 20,000 20,003 742;800 TOTAL YEARLY EXPENDITURE - 302,500- _ .t - _679,400 _ 237,200 231,110 __ 448,600 - 106,000 x . 2,004,810_ 4 a r�. , r i r T 1.7.s. ANTICIPATED MATCHING FUNDS 0 561,800 0 ,c y ' . ;3s . r- ��` �ef: � .y .�4e`t � • �� .,r ,�:, yy � . �3 a „st , � -r `'' �� 'S ., pc ..�:. t ....�.: a . C .# �i = 'x.`': �1"Ayl'��ci. :.yt .ro ie 's: x' 4 a r�. , r i r T 1.7.s. . 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Add a new page betweelrage 36 and 37 as follows: B. REASONS FOR PROJECT PRIORITIES THE RATINGS IN THE CITIZEN INPUT CHAPTER, COST CONSIDERATIONS, AND THE DEFI- CIENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE PARK STANDARDS ARE USED TO RATIONALIZE PROJECT PRIORITES AS FOLLOWS: Priority 1. CHRISTENSEN RIVER TRAIL High Citizen rating (3.7), high Park Board rating (4.5),no land acquisition necessary. Priority 2. COMMUNITY PARK High Citizen rating (3.3), high Park Board rating (5.0), land acquisition necessary. Priority 3. TOWN SQUARE Highest Citizen rating (4.3), low Park Board rating (1.5), no land acquisition necessary. Can be done in conjunction with new City Hall construction. Priority 4. LOOKOUT PARK High Citizen rating (3.4), medium Park Board rating (2.0), low land aquisition and development cost. Priority 5. TRAILS TO ATHLETIC FACILITY High Citizen rating (3.5), medium Park Board rating (2.5), land acquisition necessary, high development cost. Priority 6. DUWAMISH TRAIL High Citizen rating (3.6), medium Park Board rating (2.5), high land acquisition cost, low development cost. Priority 7. TRAIL ALONG INTERURBAN AVENUE High Citizen rating (3.3), low Park Board rating (1.0), low land acquisition and development cost. Priority 8. CRESTVIEW PARK Not presented to Citizens or Park Board. Need indicated by standards, no park facilities exist in the neighborhood. Priority 9. FOSTER PARK Medium Citizen rating (2.9),low Park Board rating (0.1), need indicated by standards, no park facilities exist in the neighborhood. There is an existing playfield. Priority 10. Not . rated by Park Board or Citizens in this form. Citizens gave most trails a medium rating. Generally trails are given.a lower priority than park development. 1. The number of Citizen responses (20) compared to the number of Park Board responses (2) justifies giving more weight to the Citizen score. 2. It is recognized that g project C -10 (purchase parcel east of Tukwila ( Park) falls in this same category but the steepness of the site should prevent development and outright purchase is not necessary to preserve this parcel of land. 3 ' Although the overpass itself was g p given a high rating, necessary trail connections were not given a high rating. This presents a dilema (as a bridge with no access is useless) which is solved by assuming that the expression of interest for an overpass is basically an expression of need for access to. the athletic facility. . Change pages 38, 39 and 40 to read as follows: Changes are shown in Italics. C. PRIORITY PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Paragraph Deleted. The following is a discussion of the projects included in the Capital Improve- ment Program. They are listed in order of their priority for implementation. 1. CHRISTENSEN RIVER TRAIL: Consists of a pedestrian and bicycle path along the Green River from Interstate 405 to South 180th • Street. This trail section is an important part of the 250,000 $432,500` c 4. LOOKOUT PARK: This project fulfills the need for a neighborhood park and preserves significant natural features from devel- opment. The location next to the Tukwila Elementary School will complement the existing playground facilities with wooded NEIGHBORHOOD play areas. It.is suggested that the knoll and pond be acquired FACILITY and developed with a lookout platform and trails. (Reference PROGRAM citizen Input Chapter, Map C Item 12) (1976) Land acquisition $30,000 (1977) Development 18,400 $48,400 5. TRAILS TO•- ATHLETIC FACILITY: This project recognizes the economy of . providing pedestrian and bicycle access to the King County Athletic Facility over duplicating these facilities on a com- munity level. The most efficient location for this type of access is directly west of South 144th Street, utilizing the vacant 59th Place South right -of -way for access. It is assumed that the City will cooperate with King County on the construction 8. CRESTVIEW PARK: This park will fulfill the need for a neighborhood park. A site should be chosen which has a good view and some wooded area to serve present needs. NEIGHBORHOOD Park development should occur as residential den - FACILITIES sity in the area increases. (Reference Determination of PROGRAM needs Chapter, Crestview Neighborhood) Estimated Cost: (1979) Land acquisition $ 75,000 (1980) Development 100,000 $175,000 9. FOSTER PARK: This project will improve the playfield in the Tukwila Neighborhood to a park - playfield situation. Improve - NEIGHBORHOOD ments could include a larger ballfield, childs playarea and FACILITIES picnic areas. (Reference citizen input Chapter Map A PROGRAM Item 1.) Estimated Cost: Land acquisition (1980) purchase new land $ 48,600 (1981) purchase existing field 26,000' (1981) Development 60,000 $134,600 10. TRAILS DEVELOPMENT: These projects would improve right -of- way for public use which have good views or water access. or form an important link in the trail system. It is suggested that $20,000 per year be put into a fund to be used for development of this type which could include parks adjacent to trails such as Christensen trail. This project is included under the Riverfront park program because this is where the majority of trail development is expected. This is not ment to exclude the use of these monies for upland trails. (Reference, Citizen input Chapter, Map C, Items 1, 5, 6, 7, 11, 9 and RIVERFRONT 8, Map D, Items 1, 2, and 3, Map Items. 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Map PARK G, Items 1, 4, 5, 11 and 12, Map H, Items'6 and 8 and Map I, PROGRAM Items 1 and 2. (1976 -1981) Total 6 year cost: $120,000 Elk Change Page 41 to read as follows; TABLE 5 CITY OF TUKWILA PARKS AND OPEN SPACE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM* YEARS BUDGETED 1. For Explanation of individual project yearly expenditure see Section B, Priority Project Description. 2. See table 6, Anticipated Funding Source. *Figures revised 2/24/76 to reflect revised development plans. 1976 1977 . 1978 1979 1980 1981 PROJECT PRIORITY PROGRAM AND PROJECT 1 ' ACQUIRE DEVELOP ACQUIRE DEVELOP ACQUIRE DEVELOP ACQUIRE DEVELOP ACQUIRE DEVELOP ACQUIRE DEVELOP I. NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES 4 Lookout Park 30,000 18,400 3 Crestview Park 75,000 100,000 9 Foster Park 48,600 26,000 60,000 II. COMMUNITY FACCILITIES 2 Community Park 107,000 60,500 15,000 200,000 50,000 3 Town Square 83,000 III. TRAILS • • 5 Trails & Bridge to Athletic Facility _ 33.,00i 280,000. 7 Trail along Interurban Ave. 17,200 53,310 IV. RIVERFRONT PARK � ' 1 Christensen • River Trail 85,000. 265,000_ . • 6 Duwamish Trail 240,000 32,800 10 Trails Developmen 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 _ 20,000 TOTAL • 137,000 165,500 245,000__434 400 17,200.220,000. 75,000.156,110. 48,600 400,000 26,000 80,000 TOTAL ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT 2• 302,500 _679_,400_ 237,200 231,110 448,600 106,000 Elk Change Page 41 to read as follows; TABLE 5 CITY OF TUKWILA PARKS AND OPEN SPACE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM* YEARS BUDGETED 1. For Explanation of individual project yearly expenditure see Section B, Priority Project Description. 2. See table 6, Anticipated Funding Source. *Figures revised 2/24/76 to reflect revised development plans. . *Figures revised 2/24/76 to reflect revised development plans and 25% - 75% matching monies available from IAC for development projects and 401 - 60% matching monies available fron IAC for acquisition projects. TO: Tukwila Pla i,ing Commission and Tukwila City Council FROM: Tukwila Park Board SUBJECT: Recommendations on Park and Open Space Plan DATE; February 17, 1976 On February 10, 1976, the Tukwila Park Board held its regular meeting and reviewed the Preliminary Park and Open Space Plan. Discussion centered around the Capital Improvements Program. The following priority list sets forth our recommendations concerning the Capital Improve- ments Program. PRIORITY: 1 NAME: Overpass over Interurban Avenue COMMENTS: Although this project is primarily the responsibility of the Public Works Department it is of enough importance and relevance to receive strong support from the Park Board. The frequency of children crossing Interurban Avenue will increase when the South Area Park is completed and hence the likelyhood of a serious accident. Suggested location of an overpass is directly west of 144th Street connecting to a trail in the 59th Place South right -of -way which is presently undeveloped. It is further urged that the City put pressure on and cooperate with King County on the construction of a footbridge at 144th Street over the River. PRIORITY: 2 NAME: Community Park COMMENTS: The Park Board recommends acquisition of the property at 144th and Macadam Road as soon as possible. Initial development should include a regulation softball /soccer field and development of existing struc- tures for use by the recreation department as offices and for recrea- tion programs. A more extensive community center may be constructed at a later date. The pond should be maintained in its existing condi- tion as much as possible. PRIORITY: 3 NAME: Christensen Road COMMENTS: The Park Board supports the Christensen Road project as presented in the Christensen Trail Conceptual Diagram dated February, 1976. PRIORITY: 4 NAME: Trail along Interurban Avenue COMMENTS: With the completion of the South Area Park the Park Board feels that the amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Interurban will increase, presently the lack of provision for pedestrian and bicycles along this busy road creates a dangerous situation. The Park Board recommends the development of sidewalks and trails on or adjacent to Interurban Avenue from Interstate 405 to Interstate 5. Memorandum Page 2 February 11, 1976 Recommendations on Park and Open Space Plan PRIORITY: 5 NAME: Lookout Park COMMENTS: The Park Board recommends that this knoll be purchased before it is developed for residential use and allowed to remain as a significant topographic feature which also serves as a natural buffer between dissimilar residential areas. A water tower is an acceptable use. PRIORITY: 6 NAME: Crestview Park COMMENTS: In recognition of the lack of park facilities in this area the Park Board recommends acquisition of park land now for future development. PRIORITY: 7 NAME: Foster Park PRIORITY: 9 NAME: Trails Development COMMENTS: In light of the offer by the South Central School District to lease this land to the City at a low cost, the Park Board recommends that the City lease this land now, delaying extensive development until after the above projects have been accomplished. PRIORITY: 8 NAME: Town Square COMMENTS: The Park Board recognizes that this is a good idea and should be included with relocation of City Hall. Uncertainty as to the outcome of the new City Hall project precludes making a concrete recommendation at this time. PRIORITY: 10 NAME: Duwamish Trail COMMENTS: The high cost of land acquisition necessary for this project is felt to outweigh its benefits. cc: Planning Director Public Works Director Recreation Supervisor Respectfully, Qc..61-&Corl Clark McConkey G' c✓ Velma Lee CITY OF TUKW I LA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRELIMINARY PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAM January 8, 1976 This environmental assessment has been prepared to report on the potential impacts of the City of Tukwila upon the adoption of the proposed Park. and Open Space Program and Capital Improvement Program. A. THE PROPOSED ACTION: 1. The proposed action is the adoption by the City of Tukwila of a park and open space program with a capital improvement program attached. 2. This program is justified in that it will enable the city to acquire matching monies to supplement local monies in the develop ment of parks and trails, and their acquisition, as well as be useful as a local decision tool by the City Council. 3. Location: Projects proposed to be implemented in this park plan vary in location throughout the community, the facilities location based upon generally accepted standards as identified in section, three of the document, as well as citizen participation and Park Board involvement. 4. Historical Background: This proposed park and open space program is intended to be an update of the original park and open space plan adopted by the City and developed by Olsen, Richert and Bognold Associates, in 1969. 5. Public Participation: This document has had considerable public input to date and will receive more in the future. Actions occur to date include involvement by approximately thirty citizens during a published meeting to receive their ratings on the various project proposals. This same type of presentation was given to the Park Board to develop a rating of their priorities on projects. Public participation will be available at the following meetings: 1. During a public hearing before the Planning Commission on January 22, 1976. 2. At a published public hearing before the City Council after receiving recommendation from the Planning Commission. Environmental Asse lnt Preliminary Parka iJpen Space Program Page 2 8 January 1976 Additional public input would be available to the Park Board, Planning Commission and City Council at any study meetings they should wish to hold on this Park and Open Space Program. "' 6. Relationship to Existing Laws, Policies and Plans: The City of Tukwila presently has an adopted Park Plan which is more than five years old and consequently outdated. The City of Tukwila to date has not taken action to adopt a capital improvement program for parks. When adopted, this plan and capital improvement program will take the place of the existing park plan and should be implemented through annual budget allocations. The City of Tukwila operates as a third class municipality under the laws of the State of Washington. Its authority to acquire, maintain and operate parks, playgrounds and other outdoor areas is contained in RCW 67.20.010. The content of this document follows the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation procedural guidelines as contained in section 02.04.000, the short form approach. In order to qualify for the long form approach, for those cities with a population in excess of 5,000, it would merely be a matter of combining the general goals and open space objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan with this park and open space program. Therefore, the mechanisms are available for both the short and long forms without any further City Council action since all portions of both would have been adopted by the City Council. 7. Decisions Remaining Before Implementation of the Legislation: At the writing of this assessment, the proposed legislation must appear before the Tukwila Planning Commission at a public hearing and a favorable recommendation must be passed to the Tukwila City Council. The public hearing is scheduled for January 22, 1976. As a policy, the Tukwila City Council holds public hearings on most items that public hearings are held on at the Planning Commission level. It is difficult to estimate when this date will be since it is undetermineable to say when the Planning Commission recommendation to the Council will occur. However, once the City Council receives the document and holds a public hearing, the normal procedure is to take two additional meetings for first reading and adoption of the ordinance adopting the Park and Open Space Program by reference. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: At the present time the City of Tukwila has a park plan which is over five years old and consequently outdated since it would no longer qualify as a guideline for providing matching funds by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. The City also at this time does not have a capital improvement program for parks, which is also a requirement prior to funding by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. 1 Environmental AssessLt Page 3 Preliminary Park and Open Space Program 8 January 1976 Based on a needs analysis and input by citizens in the community, it has been determined that there is generally not adequate park and opdn space facilities within the City of Tukwila and its associated Planning Area. . C. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION: The environmental impact of this legislation would be minimal. Parks and playgrounds generally are developed to a low intensity which minimizes disturbances to the natural environment. Where major disturbances are needed during the development phase of any park or playfield facility or other, an analysis of the impact of that project should be undertaken at the time of development. The primary unavoidable adverse effects of the Park and Open Space Program after adoption would be in its implementation. At such time temporary distrubances to vegetation and top soil in those areas that will be developed will probably occur. Efforts will be made to avoid disturbance of fragile areas and to minimize any impacts on the environment. D. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION: The primary action proposed here is the adoption of a park plan and capital improvement program. The primary option or alternative to this is to not adopt either one. Other alternatives would be that which is contained within the document, primarily chapter 5 dealing with the Capital Improvement Program. Other chapters of the document are primarily factual in nature and do not propose specific acquisition or development programs but set the stage for their prioritization. The basic alternatives available then in the Capital Improvement Program would be the changing of priorities of the various projects and /or.additions of new projects and deletion of some proposed. For a determination of the proposed priorities, reference should be made to chapter 5 of the Park and Open Space Program. For ideas on alternative projects that could be included in the Capital Improvement Program, an investigation should be made by the reader of Chapter 4 of the proposed Park and Open Space Program, ratings of proposals. In this section are contained various proposals and ratings as given by citizens and Park Board members. E. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT TERM ENVIRONMENTAL USES AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LONG TERM PRODUCTIVITY: The proposed legislation is intended to benefit the public interest and the citizens of Tukwila both in the short and long term and provide them with adequate recreational opportunity. This type of recreational land use will hopefully encourage better land management practices and development practices in and surrounding these areas. As a statement of fact, recreational areas that are done in an attractive manner can be a stimulus to neighborhood improvement and general development patterns. ' STATEMENT OF DECLARATION ON THE PROPOSED PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAM CITY OF TUKWILA - APPLICANT CITY OF TUKWILA C: . CITY OF TUKWILA ( k91.2..4 Kjel Stoknes, Planning Director January 16, 1976 ;; Pursuant to Chapter 18.98 of the Tukwila Municipal Code dealing with environmental requirements and the State Environmental Policy Act • of 1971. Proposed legislation to adopt a Park and Open Space Program with a Capital Improvement Program. INTRODUCTION: The following is a statement of declaration by the undersigned as the Responsible Official pursuant to Chapter 18.98 of the Tukwila Municipal Code and the Washington State Environmental Policy Act of 1971. An Environmental Assessment has been completed on the proposed legislation to adopt a Park and Open Space Program and Capital Improvement Program. DECLARATION:. Based upon the environmental assessment submitted, the City of Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.98 dealing with environmental policy, and the guidelines issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology for the implementation of the State Environmental Policy Act, I find that this proposed action will not have a significant effect upon the environment and therefore an environmental impact statement is not required. .. - PUBLIC LANDS INVENTORY -- INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECHEA1!0r4 AGENCY NAME CITY /COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF TUKWILA CONTACT PERSON Fred N. Satterstrom PHONE NUMBER 242-2177 DATE July 13, 1976 1. SERVICE RADIUS (check only one a. Neighborhood b. Community c. City -wide d. County e. Regional 2. OWNERSHIP a. Owned (check) b. Leased (indicate expiration date) c. Other (check) 3. SIZE a: Total Acres 9,# OF MULTIPURPOSE COURTS b. Percent presently developed b. Front Feet Saltwater Shoreline c. Front. Feet Freshwater Shoreline • . 4. DEVELOPMENT STATUS a. If of total acres to be developed 5. IS SITE IN NEED OF EXTENSIVE RENOVATION. IF YES CHECK COLUMN AND LIST: TYPE OF RENO -- VATION ON BACK OF FORM 6. PARKING a. # of on site spaces b. Are off site spaces available (if yes, check) 7. ATHLETIC FIELDS a. Number of Fields b. Total Acres of Fields 8. TENNIS COURTS a: # of lighted courts b. # of unlighted courts r.. Punch.: A r F : 19 r 22 =26: �36a x;42, =44;r 53 =55; x,58 -59s SITE NAME Tukwila Park (8 -13) MAP LOCATION# 1 ' (14 -16) -. (2) (3) (4) (5) (1 (1) 6.5 5.5 (1) 95% 16 (1) SITE NAME SITE NAME 2.7 SITE NAME 133rd St. Mini Park (8-13) MAP LOCATION # . 4 (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) 0.1 SITE NAME 3icentennial Park (8 -13) MAP LOCATION # 5 (14 -16) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) X (1) 1.0 40 280 0.1 1.0 100% 50% 12 (1)2 2 X:. (1) (2) (3) (1) SiTE NAME (8 -13) MAP LOCATION # (14 -16) i • kois4) (4) (5) (1) (1) t y a. ro Par -3 - Holes - 62-$73 — '! b. # of Regulation Holes • 64 -65.' 11. SWIMMING a. # of OUTDOOR pools . - -.66 '` (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) b. Sq. ft. OUTDOOR pools c. # of INDOOR pools • '.67 -70.: .' • 71 : `= . d. Sq. ft. INDOOR pools ', 72 -75 • e. Lineal ft. designated swim beach • .776 -79, 12. BOATING . a. It of PAVED launch lanes f■ieW:barci :1718 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX ' XXXXXXXX b. # of UNPAVED launch lanes ,'.19 -20, • c. # of MOORAGE slips or spaces - 21 23 ?'.' d. # of MOORAGE Buoys • - 24 -25 c' - e_ # of Car/Trailer parking stalls - :: 26- 27.- :; • 13• FISHING a. Shore Access? (If yes, Check) r '^ ;•<.28.' (1) (1) x (1) (1) X (1) X (1) b. Pier /Dock Provided? (If yes, check) = 29 :s (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) 14. PICNIC - a. # of Tables in day use area Y A 30-32 ,, • 7 1 2 b. # of Picnic Shelters ';33:-341,;•; 1 1 15. CAMPING a. # of Units 1 J ' -37' b. Does Campground have flush toilets? (If yes, check) "x:38; ? ^; (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) :: 16. MILES OF DESIGNATED TRAIL a Hike _ = '.l �" s r�. 13941'?= 0.2 b. Bridle :`42.44;'' >' c. Bicycle T45:47; i1 - d. Motorcycle X48 =5Q' - e. 4 -wheel Drive ':51= 53 :'= - - f. Snowmobile - . :54 -564 • g. X- country ski /snowshoe : :57 -59 : h. # of designated trailheads :' :60=61L. i. # of parking stalls at trailheads - •• 'f,:!:1,:: _ G62 =64:41 17. DOES THE SITE HAVE? (If yes, check) r � � :a. Playground Equipment • cnr5 64 � • ( X (1) (1) (1) (1) X (1) ;' b. Tot Lot J 65 A:Y (1) X ( ( ( ( (1) c. Amphitheater 4 (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) d. Nature Trails :67V '; (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) e. Horse Shoe Pits `=- (1) X (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) f. Zoo `69 •y` ( ( (1) (1) ( (1) g. Arboretum 70.4. :. (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) h. Day Camp Areas :y;71 ? : (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) i. Group Camp Facilities x72:;;;04 (1) (1).'••: - : :: ; -, ,. -r :._. (1) '". . (1) (1) (1) j. Environmental Learning Centers • . -.... „c .. 4%773'', :5' ."(1) (1) . -. • ;.• • , ; ( "::.. - (1) (1) (1) ' k. Other (name type of facility on back of form) .17414 (1) (1) (1) - (1) I (1) (1) NRYrILl CITY LIMITS PARK CITY OF TUKWILA it H 133 rd ST. MINI-PARK #1 TUI<WILA PARK #5 E31CaNTENN1?.L FA . PLJC&-7T WE EAr=EMENT MEMORANDUM CITY iof ` � ' 1J KW I 1.A PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO: Recipients of Park and Open Space Program FROM: Planning Department SUBJECT: Preliminary Park and Open Space Program Review Attached for your inspection is a copy of the Preliminary Park and Open Space Program. This diagram shows the anticipated adoption process. • ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IN PARK PLAN ADOPTION PROCESS Jan. 22 Planning Commission: Public Hear..ing. Feb. 10 Park Board: Consideration Feb. 26 Planning Commission: Continued Public Hearing (Recommend to City Council) March 15 March 22 April 5 April 19 City Council: Public Hearing City Council: Committee Review DATE: Jan. 16, 197E City Council: First Reacting of Adopting Ordinance City Council: Second Reading of Ordinance and adoption Planning Staff: Prepares and publishes final adopted plan Park and Open Space Program is implemented through monies . allocated in annual city budget , TO: FILE FROM: Carl Stixrood SUBJECT: PARK BOARD MEETING On November 12, 1975, a meeting of the Park Board was held. Members present: Bill Moore and Phyllis Pesicka. Richard Hunt, Recreation Director was also present. The preliminary plan was presented and the individual projects rated by the park board members according to their desirability. The ratings were from 5 -0 as shown. 5 4 3 2 1 0 HIGH MEDIUM LOW The two members scores were added and fell into three groups, High Desirability 7 -10, Medium desirability 4 -6 and low desirability 0 -3. The projects and scores are shown below in order of their desirability. Also shown is an average score to allow comparison with Richard Hunt's scores who was also present and his ratings follow those of the Park Board. PROJECT NO. DESCRIPTION TOTAL SCORE AVERAGE 25 Purchase and develop property to 10 5. balance active and passive recrea- tion. Provide for informal spon- taneous activities as well as organized activities. 11 MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROJECTS OF HIGH DESIRABILITY (PARK BOARD) Develop Christensen Road as scenic drive or bike & footpath exclusively as shown by sections 17 Develop Christensen Road as defined in Section Chosen 3 3 ways to develop Christensen Road - A B C A = 1 way road 8 DATE: 13 Nov. 1975 4.5 MEMORANDUM Page 2 Park Board Meeting November 13, 1975 PROJECTS OF HIGH DESIRABILITY (PARK BOARD) CONT. PROJECT NO. DESCRIPTION TOTAL SCORE AVERAGE 22 Provide bike lane & footpath 8 4 along: A B C D 58th 143rd 144th 147th 14 Construct a path under the Strander Bridge to allow a continuous path along the river 8 PROJECTS OF MEDIUM DESIRABILITY (PARK BOARD). PROJECT NO. DESCRIPTION TOTAL SCORE AVERAGE 15 Develop Christensen Road as 6 3 defined in section chosen 5 Develop a trail along the river in the Southcenter Blvd. R.O.W. Construct path under freeway to allow a continuous path along the river 12 Purchase and develop a pedestrian strip park along the river 6 2 Develop the Duckpond to balance 5 2.5 public use and wildlife habitat. 5 2.5 10 Develop Christensen Road entrance 5 2.5 with landscaping & parking 18 Develop a pedestrian trail along 5 2.5 the river bank 3.5 2.5 MEMORANDUM Park Board Meeting 6 PROJECTS OF LOW DESIRABILITY (PARK BOARD) PROJECTS OF MEDIUM DESIRABILITY (PARK BOARD) CONT. PROJECT NO. DESCRIPTION TOTAL SCORE AVERAGE 29 Construct an overpass over 5 2.5 Interurban Ave. 34 Purchase and develop trail and 5 2.5 pond as a neighborhood park connecting Tukwila Elementary School with Tukwila Park 21 Construct a footbridge to the athletic facility from 144th St. Further develop field in freeway R.O.W. with beach & planting 7 Construct footbridge to above mentioned field 4 32 Purchase and develop knoll and pond 4 2 for use as a neighborhood park as well as for use by the elementary school 20 Develop a park and parking at the 3 1.5 end of 143rd St. to provide auto access to the trail Page 3 November 13, 1975 PROJECT NO. DESCRIPTION TOTAL SCORE AVERAGE 33 Develop bike and foot trail along 3 1.5 62nd Ave. R.O.W. 30 When the new City Hall is built, develop 3 a town square on the old site. Possibly to include such things as museum, library, conference rooms, teen and senior center, meeting hall, plaza for special events (art shows, car washes, rumage sales, street dances) as well as everyday informal social activities. 3 1.5 3 1.5 1.5 MEMORANDUM Park Board Meeting PROJECT NO. 4 9 13 Develop Baker Blvd. as another entrance to scenic drive, provide landscaping, parking, and access to strip park. 16 Develop parking, fishing f picnic - ing on City owned land. 28 Purchase property adjacent to the 147th St. R.O.W. and construct a bike $ footpath. 35 Purchase land south of existing playfield and develop a neighbor- hood park which provides for both passive and active recreation. PROJECTS OF LOW DESIRABILITY (PARK BOARD) CONT. Page 4 November 13, 1975 DESCRIPTION TOTAL SCORE AVERAGE Purchase Oxbow — develop as a 2 1 passive park, connect to Christ- ensen Road trail. Develop a trail along Gilliam Cr. 2 1 construct an overlook platform near Gilliam Cr. outfall. 2 2 23 Develop a bike trail along the 2 1 Power Co. R.O.W. adjacent to Interurban R.O.W. 2 .5 27 Construct a stairway within the 147th 1 .5 St. R.O.W. to connect the hill with the athletic facility. 26 Purchase and develop property as a pas- 1. .5 sive park which stresses contact with nature and informal spontaneous play. Note: With this proposal the community building can be located at the current City Hall site. MEMORANDUM Park Board Meeting 31 Purchase parcel east of Tukwila Park and preserve as an landmark and significant geologic feature 19 Provide fishing shelters along the trail PROJECT NO. 11 PROJECTS OF LOW DESIRABILITY (PARK BOARD) CONT. PROJECT NO. DESCRIPTION TOTAL SCORE AVERAGE 24 Purchase and develop property as an 1 .5 active community facility with Teen E* Senior Center, swimming, ball - fields, etc. — Emphasize organized sports & activities. 1 Develop the Duckpond to maximise public 0 0 access & use PROJECTS OF HIGH DESIRABILITY (RICHARD HUNT) 25 Purchase and develop property to balance active and 5 passive recreation. Provide for informal spontan- eous activities as well as organized activities. 2 Develop the duckpond to balance public use and wildlife habitat. 15 Develop Christensen Road as defined in section chosen 0 DESCRIPTION RATING Develop Christensen Road as scenic drive or bike 5 & footpath exclusively as shown by sections 17 Develop Christensen Road as defined in section chosen Page 5 November 13, 1975 .5 MEMORANDUM Page 6 Park Board Meeting November 13, 1975 PROJECT NO. 18 21 Construct a footbridge to the athlectic facility from 144th St. 22 27 3 5 8 PROJECTS OF HIGH DESIRABILITY (RICHARD HUNT) CONT. DESCRIPTION Develop a pedestrian trail along the river bank Provide bike lane & footpath along: A B ) D (I believe149th' 58th 143rd 144th 147th would be better)' Construct a stairway within the 147th St. R.O.W. to connect the hill with the athletic facility 3 ways to develop Christensen Road AG B C RATING 5 5 5 4 Purchase Oxbow — develop as a passive park, 4 connect to Christensen Road trail. Develop a trail along the river in the South- 4 center Blvd. R.O.W. Construct path under freeway to allow a contin- 4 uous path along the river 10 Develop Christensen Road entrance with land- scaping & parking 12 Purchase and develop a pedestrian strip park along the river 14 Construct a path under the Strander Bridge to allow a continuous path along the river 23 Develop a bike trail along the Power Co. R.O.W. adjacent to Interurban R.O.W. 4 4 4 C' MEMORANDUM Page 7 Park Board Meeting November 13, 1975 PROJECT NO. PROJECTS OF HIGH DESIRABILITY (RICHARD HUNT) CONT. DESCRIPTION RATING 30 When the new City Hall is built, develop a town square on the old site. Possibly to include such things as museum, library, conference rooms, teen and- senieP- eenter - meeting -hail, plaza for special events (art shows, car washes, rumage sales, street dances) as well as everyday informal social activities. 34 Purchase and develop trail and pond as a neighborhood 4 park connecting Tukwila Elementary School with Tukwila Park PROJECTS OF MEDIUM DESIRABILITY (RICHARD HUNT) PROJECT NO. DESCRIPTION RATING 7 Construct footbridge to above mentioned field 3 9 Develop a trail along Gilliam Cr. construct an 2 overlook platform near Gilliam Cr. outfall 16 Develop parking, fishing $ picnicing on City owned land 19 Provide fishing shelters along the trail 20 Develop a park and parking at the end of 143rd St. to provide auto access to the trail 24 Purchase and develop property as an active community 3 facility with Teen & Senior Center, swimming, ball - fields, etc. — Emphasize organized sports E activities. 29 Construct an overpass over Interurban Ave. 4 2 3 MEMORANDUM Page 8 Park Board Meeting November 13, 1975 PROJECT NO. PROJECT NO. 6 26 PROJECTS OF MEDIUM DESIRABILITY (RICHARD HUNT) CONT. DESCRIPTION RATING 32 Purchase and develop knoll and pond for use as neigh- 3 borhood park as well as for use by the elementary school 33 Develop bike and foot trail along 62nd Ave. R.O.W. PROJECTS OF LOW DESIRABILITY (RICHARD HUNT) DESCRIPTION RATING Further develop field in freeway R.O.W. 1 with beach & planting Purchase and develop property as a passive park with which stresses contact with nature and informal spontaneous play. Note: With this proposal the community building can be located at the current City Hall site. 31 Purchase parcel east of Tukwila Park and preserve as an landmark and significant geologic feature 35 Purchase land south of existing playfield and develop a neighborhood park which provides for both passive and active recreation 1 Develop the Duckpond to maximise public access $ use 13 Develop Baker Blvd. as another entrance to scenic drive, provide landscaping, parking, and access to strip park. 1 28 Purchase property adjacent of the 147th St. R.O.W. 1 and construct a bike & footpath 1 7201070398 EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC PARK PUGET WESTERN, INC., a Washington corporation ( "Grantor" herein) conveys and quit claims to CITY OF TUKWILA, a municipal corporation ( "Grantee" herein), a perpetual easement for public • park purposes over and upon that certain real property (the "Prop- erty" herein), situated in King County, Washington, described in c ~ Exhibit A attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof. This easement is subject to the following conditions: 1. Purpose. Grantee shall have the right to cause the Property to be developed and maintained for public park purposes and upon such development shall permit members of the public to use the Property for said purposes. Grantee's use of the Property is strictly limited to the foregoing purposes which may not include any commercial or industrial use whatsoever. Grantee's rights hereunder shall be subject to existing easements and encumbrances of record and shall also be subject to the right of Grantor or parties claiming under Grantor to install and maintain storm drainage facilities crossing the Property. • 2. Indemnity. By accepting and recording this ease- ment, Grantee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Grantor from any and all claims for damages suffered by any person which may be caused by Grantee's exercise of the rights herein granted. 3. Termination. In the event that Grantee fails or ceases to use the Property for the purposes hereinabove specified and such failure or cessation of use continues for a period of three (3) successive years, or in the event that Grantee uses or permits the use of the Property for other than the purposes here- inabove specified, then, in either such event, this easement shall • • DATED this terminate and all rights hereunder shall revert.to Grantor. 4. Successors and Assigns. The rights and obligations of the parties shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon their respective successors and assigns provided, that no assign- ment of Grantee's interest hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise, shall be valid without the prior written consent of Grantor. STATE OF WASHINGTON ) SS: COUNTY OF K I N G ) day of Sgrrgt1BAli , 1971. PUGET WESTERN, INC. On this .G�_ y of a: 1971, before me personally a eared 6�� I � . ��,e�• to me known to be the Vhs'oez -rYr• •r- of Puget Western, Inc., the corporation that executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he was authorized to execute said instrument and that the seal affixed is the corporate seal of said corporation. } ��� .. �•; IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and ti :' dw ig official seal the day and year first above written. • � . . Woks'. Notary Public in and for a State ` of Washington, residing ate -- 6 ..- 2 • co O cJ That portion of Government Lot 4, 5, and 8, Section 25, Township 23, Range 4E, W.M., and that portion of Government Lot 1, Section 36, Township 23, Range 4E, W.M., which is a strip of. land lying East of the East margin of the James Christiansen Road (70th Avenue South) and West of the West bank (shore) of the Green River beginning at the North line of Government Lot 4, Section 25, Township 23, Range 4E, W.M., and terminating at the'North margin of South 180th Street, Government Lot 1, Section 36, Township 23, Range 4E, W.M., all within the boundaries of the City of Tukwila, King County, Washington. 3 Cb �- V %). ti • EXHIBIT. "A (SEMENT FOR PUBLIC PARK () LEGAL DESCRIPTION. • • • �w • . ;:.1 1► 4o/• /. t.Htq .. c «•t.t.t I G oi 't ►i 1 . :-•••••••••••••-•• I J:" t Go" Lot MW/JOeirgh tot Cool. f\ 1 11■ 6 Lot 7 ( I PUBLIC MEETING ... CONCERNING THE TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN Thet:TUltwIlaCity.COuncil has directed that the present park plan be reviewed and updated. In order to prepare a meaningful plan for Tukwila, it is :important that you as citizens state your needs and desires related to parks and trails. J y \Y1 t.:.S .r;; ____,' I v� _ �R Iii r i t 2 l °'� /�►_'�`� +,�w�/ •�"��Uf'.rf�;•6: i'i:1�Vfiys;y�'a? !, r r Q�� 1 r�1 {�� S.' of the projects c nsidere: 11 be: ommunity & Neighborhood Par Teen & Senior Center Trails Recreational Development of the River Pedestrian and Bicycle access to the King County Athletic Facility A visual presentation will be made by Carl Stixrood of the Planning• Department and you will be asked to rate and discuss the various projects. This meeting will help determine which projects will be pursued and considered in more detail. We hope you will be able to attend the meeting and offer your opinions for the formulation of this plan. TUKWILA CITY HALL, WEDNESDAY EVENING, 8 :00 P.M. NOVEMBER 19, 1975, )7...STING PAi.K PLAN PROPOSALS BY PLANNING COM- MISSION, PARK BCARD fj OTHERS . ;P73H. STATE _. TERAGENCY COMMITTEE F0:2 OUTDOOR RECREATION (1 AC) PARK LPLAN GUIDELINES 5I3LD INSPECTION DATA INVENTORY TUK1 ILA PL'-INNING AREA }RECREATION I - ^ ^ ' I.I3N1RDS D SHDRELINE MASTER Dc RAM - RECRl;ATIONAL NEEDS AND POTENTIALS PROPOSALS RATING SYSTEM FOR PROPOSALS DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING AREA PRELIMINARY PRESENTA r7 'TION 1. CONSULTANT PREPARES PRELIMINARY DOCUMENT WITH ALTERNATIVES AND SYSTEM BY WHICH CITIZENS AND PARK BO RD CAN SUGGEST AND PRIORITIZE POLICIES AND PRO- JECTS. P f 1 NOV. 12 PARK BOARD UTILIZES RATING SYSTEM TO PRIORITIZE PROPOSALS AND MAKE' SUGGESTIONS AT SPECIAL MEETING PARK PLAN FLOW CHART NOV. 1 9 CITIZENS UTILIZE RATING SYSTEM TO PRIORITIZE PROPOSALS AND MAKE SUGGESTION AT COMMUNITY MEETING 2. PRELIMINARY DOCUMENT IS PRESENTED TO CITIZENS AND PARK BOARD FOR RATING, CONSULTANT USES PRIORITIES TO DEVELOP CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM AND REVISE PRELIMINARY DOCUMENT. 7 i __L._ , ---, PRELIM- .' ..,, INARY � OCUMEK' i __J DEC. 2 DOCUMENT GOES.TO PARK . BOARD FOR RECPEMMEN DATION REVISED 11/10/75 JAN. 22 DOCUMENT GOES TO PLANNING COMMISSIOi` FOR RECOMMEN- DATION 3. REVISED DOCUMENT IS PRESENTED TO PARK BOARD, PLANNING COIvMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL FOR RECOMMEN- DATION AND ADOPTION. FEB. 1 DOCUMENT GOES TO TINA', CITY PLAN COUNCIL DOCUMENT FOR , ADOPTIO DECEMBER JANUARY FEB. MARCH 4E CONSUL- TANT PREPARES FINAL PARK PLAN DOCU- MENT. / I li � P IoN ' go L Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING Barbara Cempagna Subscribed and sworn to before me this March 19 76 ss. oath, deposes and says that s is the chief clerk THE RENTON RECORD - CHRONICLE, a newspaper published four (4) times a week. That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, printed and published in the English language continually as a news- paper published four (4) times a week in Kent, King County, Washington, and it is now and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton Record - Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to -wit, King County, Washington. That the annexed is a Or dinance No. 961. as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period o f One consecutive issues, commencing on the 21- day of March ,19.76 ,and ending the day of ,19 both dates inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its sub- scribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of $ .44 which has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each •ubsequent insertion. chief cle' 2I. being first duly sworn on of day of Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at Kent, King/County. — Passed by the Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective June 9th, 1955. — Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, adopted by the newspapers of the State. - ' CITY OF TUKWILA ; •; . ;4 . WASHINGTON . ORDINANCE NO. 964 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE' PLAN - NING,ADOPTING A PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAM (IN-' CLUDING A CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENT PROGRAM) FOR THE CITY, DECLARING SAID PROGRAM TO BE AN ELEMENT OF THE COM- PREHENSIVE PLAN AND REPEALING THE FORMER COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND RECREATION PLAN, PREPARED BY THE FIRM OF OLSEN, RICHERT & BIGNOLD, AS PASSED BY CITY OF I TUKWILA ORDINANCE NUMB- ER 546. WHEREAS, RCW 35.63.100 ati- i thorizes 3rd dass cities to do corn- i prehensive planning, and; WHEREA, City Council . did request the administra- tion through the Planning Department to prepare an updated Park Plan including a Capital Im- provement Program for the City•of Tukwila, and; WHEREAS, a citizens meeting' was held to get community input on project ratings, and; VimemtAS, tre necessary review and prapara;.cn of an updated Park and Open Space Program in- cluding a Capital Improvement Prog- ram has teen completed, and follow- ing public.heanngs thereon before the Planning Commission, been recommended to the City Council for approval. and; WHEREAS, the document has been presented before the Park Board and their recommendations received, and;. WHEREAS, the plan has been presented before the City Council in I a public hearing. and; WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment an the proposed Park and Open Space Program and Negative Declaration has been av- ailable to the Planning Commission, Park Board, and City Councillor their decision detibera!mi. • NOW, THEREFORE, THE.CITY . COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA Do..ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Suction 1. That the Park and Open "Space Program, including the Capital Improvement Program and the addendum dated February 23, 1978 all as prepared by the Tukwila Planning Department; is hereby adopted as the Park and Open Space Program for the City and is- declared to be the Park and Open Space Program Element of the Com- prehensive Plan for the City of • .•Tukwila. Sutton 2. Said Program includ- ing the maps and Capital Improve- ment Program am incorporated in this ordinance by reference as though fully set forth herein. . Section 3. The former Com- • prehensive Park and Recreational Plan prepared for the City by Olsen, Richert and Bignold. as adopted by Ordinance 546, is hereby repealed. Section 4. A copy of this Plan shall be recorded with the King Cotira ty Department of Records and Elections and the necessary copies • as required by law be kept in the office of the City Clerk. .• Section 5. A copy of this Ordinance and the Park and Open Space Program shall be filed wI h the following City departments: 1. Planning Department 2. Public Works Department,. 3. Parks Department Section 8. This ordinance shall , be in full force and effect five (5).days ..from and after its passage by the City Council and publi ation as required by taw.. i t Sectiont7. Repealer.+The provisions of 'Ordinance 548 as codified in Seotion 12.04.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code are.hereby repealed: • PASSED'BY'.THE • CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, Atareg- ular meeting thereof this 15th day of March. 1976. Edpar D: Bauch Mayor March 18, 1978 Dale Approved Attest Dads Phelps Deputy City Clerk Approved as to Form: Donald D. Fleming ' y AMY :•. Pubiiehed in the Renton Record- Chronicle March 24, 1976. T -1081 7603250375 C E R T I F I C A T I O N I, Doris E. Phelps, Deputy Clerk of the City of Tukwila, Washington do hereby certify that the attached Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 564 , is a true and correct copy . of the original Ordinance passed on the /6t's day of nA rJ 19 7f.„ as said Ordinance appears on the Minute Book of the City of Tukwila, Washington. G 1 ........... ` • : tom. • SEAL Ys: :CST S 1 y ; �� t • •• t 197(5. .:•' DATED This ,?,-/ " day of Ihu.nc.k , Deputy Clerk of the City df Tukwila, Washington FOLLOWS: i OF WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. l AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA RELATING TO COMPRE- HENSIVE PLANNING, ADOPTING A PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAM (INCLUDING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) FOR THE CITY, DECLARING SAID PROGRAM TO BE AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHEN- SIVE PLAN AND REPEALING THE FORMER COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND RECREATION PLAN, PREPARED BY THE FIRM OF OLSEN, RICHERT & BIGNOLD, AS PASSED BY CITY OF TUKWILA ORDINANCE NUMBER 546. WHEREAS, RCW 35.63.100 authorizes 3rd class cities to comprehen- sive planning, and; WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council did request the administration. through the Planning Department to prepare an updated Park Plan including a Capital Improvement Program for the City of Tukwila, and.; WHEREAS, a: citizens meeting was held to get community input on project ratings, and; WHEREAS, the necessary review and preparation of an updated Park and Open Space Program including a Capital Improvement Program-has been completed,' and following public hearings thereon before the Planning Commission, been recommended to the City Council for approval, and; WHEREAS, the document has been presented. before the Park Board and their recommendations received, and; WHEREAS, the plan has been presented before * the City Council in a public hearing, and; WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment on the proposed Park and Open Space Program and Negative Declaration has been available to the Planning Commission, Park Board, and City Council for their decision deliberation. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA DO ORDAIN AS Section 1. That the Park and Open Space Program, including the Capital Improvement Program and the addendum dated February 23, 1976 all as prepared by the Tukwila Planning Department, is hereby adopted as the Park and Open Space Program for the City and is declared to be the Park and Open Space Program Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Tukwila. Program are incorporated in this ordinance by reference as though fully set forth herein. • r Capitaebru 1976 e G;. .. .. r•q.... Section 2. Said Pro g am:�ncluding the maps and l In pro•aer,��1� • Approved a o Form: City Attorney Attest: Section 3. The former Comprehensive Park and Recreational Plan prepared for the City by Olsen, Richert and Bignold, as adopted by Ordinance 546, is hereby repealed. Section 4. A copy of this Plan shall be recorded with the King County Department of Records and Elections and the necessary copies as required by law N- Gp be kept in the office of the City Clerk. !t) �J N C i Section 5. A copy'of this Ordinance and the Park and Open Space program COO 92,3 shall be filed with the following City departments:' r--r- 1. Planning Department., 2. Public Works Department 3. Parks Department Section 6. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days from and after its passage by the City Council and publication as required by law. Section 7. Repealer. The provisions of Ordinance 546 as codified in Section 12.04.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code are hereby repealed. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, At a regular meeting thereof this 15th day of March , 1976. :Published: Record Chronicle 3 -23 -76 do.aeZ May March 16, 1976 Date Approved Deputy City Clerk 7 . r- . TO: Tukwila Planning Commission and Tukwila City Council FROM: Tukwila Park Board PRIORITY: 3 NAME: Christensen Road SUBJECT: Recommendations on Park and Open Space Plan DATE: February 17, 1976 On February 10, 1976, the Tukwila Park Board held its regular meeting and reviewed the Preliminary Park and Open Space Plan. Discussion centered around the Capital Improvements Program. The following • priority list sets forth our recommendations concerning the Capital Improve- ments Program. PRIORITY: 1 NAME: Overpass over Interurban Avenue COMMENTS: Although this project is primarily the responsibility of the Public Works Department it is of enough importance and relevance to receive strong support from the Park Board. The frequency of children crossing Interurban Avenue will increase when the South Area Park is completed and hence the likelyhood of a serious accident. Suggested location of an overpass is directly west of 144th Street connecting to a trail in the 59th Place South right -of -way which is presently undeveloped. It is further urged that the City put pressure on and cooperate with King County on the construction of a footbridge at 144th Street over the River. PRIORITY: 2 NAME: Community Park COMMENTS: The Park Board recommends acquisition of the property at 144th and Macadam Road as soon as possible. Initial development should include a regulation softball /soccer field and development of existing struc- tures for use by the recreation department as offices and for recrea- tion programs. A more extensive community center may be constructed at a later date. The pond should be maintained in its existing condi- tion as much as possible. COMMENTS:' The Park Board supports the Christensen Road project as presented in the Christensen Trail Conceptual Diagram dated February, 1976. PRIORITY: 4 NAME: Trail along Interurban Avenue COMMENTS: With the completion of the South Area Park the Park Board feels that the amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Interurban will increase, presently the lack of provision for pedestrian and bicycles along this busy road creates a dangerous situation. The Park Board recommends the development of sidewalks and trails on or adjacent to Interurban Avenue from Interstate 405 to Interstate 5. Memorandum C Page 2 Recommendations on Park and Open Space Plan February 11, 1976 PRIORITY: 5 NAME: Lookout Park COMMENTS: The Park Board recommends that this knoll be purchased before it is developed for residential use and allowed to remain as a significant topographic feature which also serves as a natural buffer between dissimilar residential areas. A water tower is an acceptable use. PRIORITY: 6. NAME: Crestview Park COMMENTS: In recognition of the lack of park facilities in this area the Park Board recommends acquisition of park land now for future development. PRIORITY: 7 NAME: Foster Park COMMENTS: In light of the offer by the South Central School District to lease this land to the City at a low cost, the Park Board recommends that the City lease this land now, delaying extensive development until after the above projects have been accomplished. PRIORITY: 8 NAME: Town Square COMMENTS: The Park Board recognizes that this is a good idea and should be included with relocation of City Hall. Uncertainty as to the outcome of the new City Hall project precludes making a concrete recommendation at this time. PRIORITY: 9 NAME: Trails Development PRIORITY: 10 NAME: Duwamish Trail COMMENTS: The high cost of land acquisition necessary for this project is felt to outweigh its benefits. cc: Planning Director Public Works Director Recreation Supervisor Respectfully, Clark McConkey Velma Lee 1 March 1976 (date) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF TUKWILA • . Kjell Stoknes �.t For further information contact Carl Stixrood at 242 -2177. Notice is hereby given that the Tukwila CITY COUNCIL will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the above date at City Hall, 14475- 59th Avenue South, to consider ADOPTION of a•PARK and OPEN SPACE PROGRAM and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. All interested persons are encouraged to appear and be heard. Planning Director 7:00 P.M. (time) Published in the Renton Record - Chronicle on 22 and 29 February 1976. 26 February 1976 CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT 8:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM vI a : CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING-PARK and OPEN SPACE PROGRAM The Public Hearing for the proposed PARK and OPEN SPACE PROGRAM was commenced at the 29 January 1976 meeting of the Planning Commission and was continued to this meeting to allow additional public input to be received as well as review each project and the prioritization of the Capital Improvement Program in more detail. oath, deposes and says that 8 he isthe QhiQf Qler$ of THE RENTON RECORD - CHRONICLE, a newspaper published four (4) times a week. That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, printed and published in the English language continually as a news- paper published four (4) times a week in Kent, King County, Washington, and it is now and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton Record - Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to -wit, King County, Washington. That the annexed is a NQtLCC...Qf ...�ub�,�Q H. eQring,..: n. 1. anni ng..C.Q.mmia.aion.;....P..ark, Open. as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period of two consecutive issues, commencing on the day of J 0.n.• , 19 ..76..., and ending the Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING Barbara Campa rya ss. being first duly sworn on 14... day of Jan. ,19..76., both dates inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its sub- scribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of $.7...60, which has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each subsequent insertion. chiet. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1. day of 19:. Notary Public in and for the State of Was `;'•' residing at Kent, King V.P.C. Form No. 87 gton, ounty. .• P ' s$ed , by,t1ieL islature,1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective June ,Western "Ungin Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, adopted "(ir he newspapers of the State. 22 January 1976 C Frank Todd, Mayor CITY or TU KWI LA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING DEPARTMENT There being a lack of a quorum, with Commissioners Mettler, Link and Kirsop present, the regular January meeting of the Tukwila Planning Commission was . postponed until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, 29 January 1976. Richard Kirso•, Vice - Chairman Tukwila Plan ing Commission 8:00 P.M. CITY OF TUKWILA • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 22 January 1976 8:00 P.M. • (date) (time) Notice is hereby given that the Tukwila PLANNING COMMISSION will conduct a'PUBLIC NEARING on the above date at.City Hall, 14475'— 59th Avenue South, to consider .adopt_ioh of.a PARK and OPEN SPACE PLAN and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. • All interested persons are encouraged to appear and be. heard. Richard Kirsop, Vice-Chairman Tukwila Planning Commission For further information contact Carl Stixrood at 242 - 2177: Published in the Renton Record - Chronicle on .7 :and 14 1976 STATE OF WASHINGTON 4800 Capitol Blvd. Tumwater, Washington 98504 Phone: (206) 753 -7140 t j Dental J. Evans. Governor Adele B. Anderson, Chairmen PARTICIPATING AGENCIES Department of Commerce end Economic Development John S. Larsen, Director Deportment of Ecology John A. Biggs, Director Department of Fisheries Donald W. Moos, Director Department of Game Ralph W. Larson, Director Department of Highways W. A. Bulloy, Director Department of Natural Resource, Bart L. Cole, Commissioner of Public Lands State Parks and Recreation Commission Charles li. Odogeard, Director CITIZEN MEMBERS Adele Anderson, Ph.D„ Walla Walla Warren A. Bishop, Pullman Weals Wolfram, Seattle Helen Engle, Tacoma Wheal K. Rosa, Seattle ADMINISTRATOR Stanley E. Francis June 25, 1976 TO: Eligible /participating agencies (Cities, Counties, Park Districts, Ports, and Indian Tribes) SUBJ: Updating of Inventory - Statewide Outdoor Recreation and Open Space Plan As one part of its on -going responsibility to prepare and maintain the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation and Open Space Plan, the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation is updating the statewide inventory of all park and recreation areas. Unless your agency is new, you were contacted in 1971 by the IAC when the last inventory was done. We are now in the process of updating the Statewide Plan and require new information on the parks and recrea- tion areas under your management. If your office is no longer the appropriate one to fill out this form, please forward it to the proper agency. Attached are copies of the new inventory form, instructions for filling it out, and a sample form. (Please let us know if more forms are required. We suggest you keep one copy for your own records.) The purpose of this inventory program is to give us an up-to-date picture of any changes that have taken place since your agency's recreation facilities were previously inventoried. For example, since 1971 you may have purchased or leased additional park acreage, developed the sites further, or perhaps traded one site for another. We are asking for some new type of information this year so that we can have more detailed and accurate information with which to analyze the current inventory of recreation in the State. We would like you to fill in the information on all applicable . park sites as of July 1, 1976, whether they have been developed or not. (See the instructions for more details.) Please fill in all the information on each site to the best of your ability. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Gerald Pelton, Chief of our Planning Division. He may be reached by calling 753 - 7140, or writing to 4800 Capitol Blvd., Tumwater, WA 98504.. Thank you for your assistance in this inventory. SEF:GWP:sr Sincerely, STANLEY FR IS Admin strator Sites To Be Inventoried Include those sites which are: INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING INVENTORY GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS• Complete the enclosed inventory forms according to the instructions below and return them to the IAC by July 31, 1976, if at all possible. If for some reason the instructions are unclear or your agency will have diffi- culty in meeting the July 31, 1976, date, please telephone or write Mr. Gerald Pelton, Chief, Planning and Coordination Division, Interagency Committee for Outdoor. Recreation, 4800 Capitol Blvd., Tumwater, Washington 98504, telephone, 206 - 753 (1) Managed by your agency for recreation purposes, whether owned, leased, or by other contractual arrangement; (managed means maintained, con- trolled or programmed by your agency.) (2) Identified and available for public outdoor recreation use,.whether currently developed or undeveloped. Include sites which your agency manages and which are in the form of: (a) parks and related recreational facilities (b) developer dedicated outdoor recreation land for public use (c) land held in trust for public recreation purposes (d) street and road ends if managed for public outdoor recreation purposes (e) other sites which meet the criteria stated in (1) and (2) above (f) school facilities only if not reported by School Districts and if maintained by some other agency for public use. (Note: School Dis- tricts are being asked to participate in this inventory as separate agencies of government.) A sample form has been included to assist you in completing the inventory.. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORM AGENCY NAME, ETC. In the upper left hand corner, write in the name of the agency; the city, county or district, for which your agency has park and recreation respon- sibilities; the individual(s) completing the form; their phone number; and the date when the form was completed. SITE NAME MAP LOCATION NUMBER - 2 - Six sites or parks can be inventoried per inventory sheet. Write the name of the park in the space provided. (If no official name for the site, use the term by which the site is commonly identified.) Use a separate column for each site. Include with the inventory a map showing all the sites listed in the inventory. Each site should be numbered on the map starting with the number (1). These numbers will be used to cross reference individual sites to the inventory form. A professionally drawn map is not required. All that is needed is a map of the city or county which shows in numerical order all of the recreation areas and facilities managed by your agency. In many cases such a map will already exist. One map should be used even though you use several inventory forms. Write in the space provided, on the inventory form, the number on the map which corresponds to the particular site /park. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ITEMIZED INFORMATION SECTIONS (1 thru 17) The following descriptions will correspond with the numbered sections (1 thru 17) of the form and the lettered sub - headings or categories within each section. 1. SERVICE RADIUS Place a check in the proper site column within the category (la. thru le.) which best describes the service area of the park site. It is the main ow principal users of the park which should guide the decision. If in doubt check the category which designates the largest service area considered. la. Neighborhood - Normally not over a 1/2 mile in radius and serving those within easy walking distance. lb. Community - Serves an area less than city-wide but greater than the immediate neighborhood. lc. City -wide - Serves the total population of an incorporated community regardless of size plus those in urbanized unincorporated areas im- mediately surrounding the city. Id. County -wide - Serves both rural and urban populations of an entire county. le. Regional - Site serves a multi county area. 2. OWNERSHIP 2a. Owned - Have clear title to the property. Check proper site column. 2b. Leased - Less than fee interest in the property but have written contractual arrangements of some kind. List year that agreement expires. 3. SIZE 2c. Other - Check proper site column. (OPTIONAL - indicate on back of form type of agreement.) 3a. List total number of Zand acres on the named site. 3b. /3c. - List total front feet (both developed and undeveloped) of either saltwater or freshwater shoreline within the site. 4 DEVELOPMENT STATUS 4a. Estimate number of acres within the total site (section 3a.) that will be developed when all planned facility improvements have been completed. This may be only a portion of the total acres reported on line 3a. 4b. Estimate percent of total planned facilities development that has been completed within the area(s) reported on line 4a. (EXAMPLE: if 20 acres (line 4a) of a 100 acre (line 3a) site are to be de- veloped, and only one -half of the planned development has been completed, you would record 50% on line 4b.) (Note: If no planned development has been completed to date, list 0 in column 4b. and do not list anything further. (See sample.) for questions 5 thru 17 list only facilities that are presently available for public use. 5. IS SITE IN NEED OF RENOVATION? Check appropriate site column. "Need of extensive renovation" is de- fined to mean: When all or any portion of the site has deteriorated . through normal use to the point where it's usefulness is impaired, or has become outmoded. On the back of the form list all facilities that are in need of renovation (i.e. playground equipment, picnic shelter, restrooms, etc.). 6. PARKING 6a. List number of on - site parking spaces available. 6b. Check if off -site parking is available. "Off- site" parking is defined as outside the designated boundaries of the site but customarily used and conveniently available. 7. ATHLETIC FIELDS 7a. List•number of athletic fields on the site. Include baseball, softball, soccer, multiple -use, etc. 7b. List number of acres within the site occupied by these fields. 8. TENNIS COURTS 8a. List number of lighted courts. 8b. List number of unlighted courts. DO NOT REPORT HERE IF RECORDED UNDER SECTION 9. - 4 9. MULTIPLE PURPOSE COURTS List number of multiple purpose courts. Courts included here are those developed and used for a wide variety of activities requiring a hard surface such as shuffleboard, basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc. DO NOT REPORT TENNIS HERE IF RECORDED UNDER SECTION 8. 10. GOLF COURSES 10a. List number of golf holes for par 3 courses. lOb. List number of golf holes for regulation courses. 11. SWIMMING lla. List number of outdoor pools on the site. lib. List total square footage for all outdoor pools. (All pools that are not fully and permanently covered or enclosed should be listed as outdoor pools.) llc. List total square footage for all indoor pools. 11d. List front footage of designated swimming areas. Designated areas usually have signs, ropes or other methods of identification. 12. BOATING FACILITIES 12a. List number of launch lanes having improved hard surfaces (concrete or macadam) 12b. List number of launch Lanes having no paved surfaces. (NOTE: If launch lanes are one continuous surface, estimate one lane for every 12 feet of width. If in doubt whether surface is paved or unpaved list as unpaved.) 12c. List number of boats that can be moored in wet moorage within designated slips or spaces. If space recorded is lineal space of dock space, estimate 20 feet as one space. Do not record designated load and unload areas as slips or spaces. 12d. List number of anchor bout's provided as part of the marina site. 12e. List number of car /trailer parking stalls or spaces provided for users of the launching facilities. If open or unlined parking spaces are provided estimate the number of car /trailer units that can be accommodated. 13. FISHING FACILITIES 13a. Check if shore access is provided. 13b. Check if pier /dock access is provided. 16. TRAILS - 5 14. PICNIC AREAS Indicate only those areas specifically designated or managed for picnicking. Do not include overnite areas. 14a. List the number of tables normally provided. 14b. List number of picnic shelters. 15. CAMPING 15a. List number of designated camp units (spaces) provided for overnight use. 15b. Check if the campground has flush toilets. 16a. List on appropriate line the miles (or fractions to the nearest 1/4 mile) of DESIGNATED hiking, horse, bicycle, motorcycle, 4 wheel drive, snowmobile, or cross - country skiing /snowshoe trails. Where trails are open to more than one use, place the mileage in all appropriate categories. (NOTE: List trails along streets and highways, only if they are located and marked on shoulder or other- wise outside of main automobile lanes.: If ownership is multi - agency list as other.) (See sample form.) 16h. List number of designated trail heads located on the site. 16i. List number of parking spaces available for all trails heads on site. 17. DOES THE SITE HAVE? Check the appropriate line if any of the facilities listed occur on the park /site. 17k. Check if any type of outdoor recreation facility not accounted for in any of the above sections is available on the site. Please list the type of facilities on back of form. STATE OF WASHINGTON 4800 Capitol Blvd. Tumwater, Washington 98504 Phone: (206) 753.7140 Daniel J. Evans, Governor Adele B. Anderson, Chairmen PARTICIPATING AGENCIES Department of Commerce and Economic Development John S. Larsen. Director Department of Ecology John A. Biggs, Director Department of Fisheries Donald W. Moos. Director Department of Game Ralph W. Larson, Director Department of Highways W. A. Bulley, Director Department of Natural Resources Bert L. Cole, Commissioner of Public Lands State Parks and Recreation Commission Charles H. Odegeerd, Director CITIZEN MEMBERS Adele Anderson, Ph.D.. Walla Walla Warren A. Bishop, Pullman Mlcaeia Brostrom, Seattle • Helen Engle, Tacoma Michael K. Roes, Seattle ADMINISTRATOR Stanley E. Francis Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor City of Tukwila 14475 - 59th Ave. South Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mayor Bauch: The Planning Division of the IAC has reviewed the City of Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Plan and finds the Plan meets all the comprehensive planning requirements as speci- fied in Chapter 02. of the Procedural Guidelines. The IAC is therefore pleased to inform you that the City of Tukwila is eligible to participate in the IAC Grant - in-Aid Program. It should be noted, however, that to insure grant-in -aid eligibility in future years, it is essential that the IAC be notified of any major amendments to the Plan as they occur. Furthermore, local agencies should be prepared to update their comprehensive plans every five years. These conditions are specified in Section 02.03.000 of the Guide- lines and are only repeated here as a reminder. With the receipt of the updated plan plus amendments, we are returning copies of your 1969 Plan and the January 8, 1976, preliminary draft of the current Plan. We no longer have need for the documents and thought you might like them for your records. If the IAC can be of further service to the citizens of Tukwila relative to your park and recreation planning program, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, GERALD W. PELTON, Chief Planning & Coordination Div. GWP:sr Enclosures cc: Stan Francis Milt Martin Glenn Moore April 5, 1976 It ECEIYE APR 1 2 1978 OW OF IUKWILA CITY OF TUKWILA A MOTION OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ADOPT AT SOME FUTURE TIME THE NATURAL ENVIRON- MENT ELEMENT AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY. WHEREAS, the Natural completion next i.n the updating WHEREAS, a favorable Citizens Committee appointed to ment, and; CITY COUNCIL MOTION NO. 76 -1 ....vim...• Date Introduced: 2/2/76 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tukwila has directed that the present Comprehensive Plan of the City no lon- ger reflects the values of the Community and needs updating, and; WHEREAS, the introduction and general goals for the up- dated plan have been adopted by resolution 504, and; Environment Element is scheduled for of the Comprehensive Plan, and; recommendation has been given by the review the Natural Environment Ele- WHEREAS, following a public hearing before the Planning Commission, as required by law, a favorable recommendation for the adoption of the Natural Environmental Element dated December 18, 1975, as part of the Comprehensive Plan was made, and; WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council has considered the Natural Environment Element in a published public hearing, and; WHEREAS, the environmental impact of the Natural Environ- ment Element were reviewed and said review made available to the Planning Commission and City Council prior to their decision delibera- tion. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO STATE THE FOLLOWING: Section 1. An intent to adopt at some future time the Natural Environment Element, as revised by the Planning Commission and dated December 18, 1975, as may be amended by the City Council, as part of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan. Section 2. It is the intent of the City Council to adopt at some future time by ordinance all elements of the Comprehensive Plan Update and map as. may be amended by the City Council at such time as an intent has been expressed by Council motion to adopt each of the elements and map. Section 3. The remaining parts of the plan update are to follow as closely as reasonably possible to the Comprehensive Plan flow chart in the introduction as adopted by resolution 504. Section 4. A copy of this motion shall be kept on file with the City Clerk. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCI), OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASH- INGTON, at a regular meeting this • -,'7c/ day of '. ?igetr r 1976. ATTEST: Council President Date of Approval l 1Vex./a 9Mze.e/ 1 Ci y Cle k CITY OF TUKWILA 15 January 1976 (date) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION will conduct a WORK SESSION to review the OPEN SPACE ELEMENT of the Comprehensive Plan for the Tukwila Planning Area and the Tukwila Park and Open Space Plan. Published in the Renton Record - Chronicle on 7 January 1976. • Richard Kirsop, Vice - Chairman Tukwila Planning Commission For further information contact Fred Satterstrom at 242 -2177. 22 January 1976 . (date) • Notice is hereby given that the Tukwila PLANNING COMMISSION • will conduct a•PUBLIC HEARING on the above date at.City Hall, 14475'- 59th Avenue South, to consider a.dostion of :a PARK and OPEN SPACE PLAN and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. CITY OF TUKWILA • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are encouraged to appear and be•heard. Richard Kirsop, Vice - Chairman Tukwila Planning Commission For further information contact Carl Stixrood at 242 -2177: 8:00 P.M.• • (time) Published in the Renton Record - Chronicle on .7 and 14.January 1976 TO: FILE FROM: Carl Stixrood SUBJECT: Citizens Park Plan Project Priorities MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE: 26 Nov. 1975 The following list represents the park plan project priorities as expressed by the citizens at the public meeting held on November 19, 1975. The score given by the Park Board at their meeting on November 12, 1975 is listed whenever a comparison is possible (in some cases the project was not presented to the Park Board, and in other cases the Park Board did not rate a project that was presented. These cases are noted in the column of ratings). There were 29 citizens attending the meeting and 20 rating forms were turned in. The score shown was computed by adding the total points for each project and dividing by the number of responses. (The number of responses on each project varied from 10 - 20.) Thus the score represents the mean response. Memorandum Citizens Park Plan Project Priorities PROJECT NUMBER A- 2 When the new City Hall is built, develop the old site as a town square. Possible uses of the old City Hall building are museum, library, confer- ence rooms, teen fj senior center etc. In addition, a plaza could include trees, benches, fountain and sculp- ture to provide facilities for infor- mal socializing as well as special events such as art shows, car washes, & rummage sales.. G - 8 Develop Christensen Road as scenic drive or bike & footpath exclusively as shown by sections. C-10 Purchase parcel east of Tukwila Park, 3.6 .5 preserve as a landmark and significant geologic feature. F -1 C -14 C -12 PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS PROJECTS OF HIGH DESIRABILITY '(CITIZENS) DESCRIPTION Develop a pedestrian trail along the river bank. Construct a pedestrian bridge over Interurban Ave. Purchase and develop knoll and pond as a neighborhood park. Page 2 26 November 1975 CITIZEN PARK BOARD SCORE SCORE 4.3 1.5 3.7 4.5 (no cars) (1 -way) 3.6 2.5 3.5 2.5 3.4 2.0 Citizens Park Plan Project Priorities PROJECT NUMBER B -1 F-9 Develop a bike trail along the Power Co. R.O.W. adjacent to Interurban R.O.W. G -4 E -1 F -4 G -11 H -5 C -7 G -12 PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS DESCRIPTION Construct path under freeway to allow a continuous path along the river. City buys golf course and retains as an 18 hole facility. Construct a footbridge to the athletic facility from 144th St. Memorandum Page 3 26 November 1975 PROJECTS OF MEDIUM DESIRABILITY (CITIZENS) Purchase and develop property as an 3.3 .5 active community facility with teen & senior center, swimming, ballfields etc. Emphasize organized sports F, Activities. Construct a path under the Strander Bridge to allow a continuous path along the river. No cars. Trail along wooded slope. Develop Parking, fishing F, picnicking on City owned land. H-2 Develop the Duckpond to balance public use and wildlife habitat. I-3 Purchase Oxbow, develop as a passive park, connect to Christensen Road trail. CITIZEN PARK BOARD SCORE SCORE 3.3 1.0 3.3 2.5 3.2 Not presented 3.2 2.0 3.2 3.5 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 Not Rated Not presented 1.0 2.5 3.1 1.0 PROJECT NUMBER B -2 D -3 F -8 G -1 G -9 1 Memorandum Page 4 Citizens Park Plan Project Priorities 26 November 1975 A -1 C -8 F -6 F -7 G -5 Provide bike 143rd St. Provide bike 144th St. PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS PROJECTS OF MEDIUM DESIRABILITY (CITIZENS) CONT. DESCRIPTION Purchase and develop property to balance active and passive recreation. Provide for informal spontaneous activities as well as community building. Trail along 56th Ave. So. using existing bridge. Provide bike lane & footpath along 147th St. Develop a trail along the river in the Southcenter Blvd. R.O.W. Purchase and develop a pedestrian strip park along the river. A sidewalk on the east side of South - center Pkwy. and a bike trail on the west side will provide access to retail business areas. Purchase the land parcel south of the Foster Voc. School playfield and expand the park to provide for more complete active recreation facilities and some passive activities. Trail in 57th Ave. So. R.O.W. lane & footpath along lane E footpath along Develop a trail along Gilliam Cr. CITIZEN SCORE 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 PARK BOARD SCORE 5.0 Not Presented Not Rated 3.0 2.5 Not Presented .1 Not Rated Not Rated 4.0 2.9 1.0 Memorandum Page 5 Citizens Park Plan Project Priorities 26 November 1975 PROJECT NUMBER G -7 G -10 H -8 I -2 B -3 G -2 PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS PROJECTS OF MEDIUM DESIRABILITY (CITIZENS) CONT. DESCRIPTION Develop Christensen Road entrance with landscaping $ parking. - Develop Baker Blvd. as another entrance to scenic drive, provide landscaping, parking and access to strip park. Develop the Dike Road on the west side of the river, construct a bridge as shown and continue on the Southern Dike Road. Trail along So. 180th St. and trail along stream allows bicycles E pedestrians to avoid traffic and intersection, trail continues south along 57th Ave. So. Purchase and develop property as a passive park which stresses contact with nature and informal spontaneous play. NOTE: With this proposal the community Building can be located at the current City Hall site. CITIZEN PARK BOARD SCORE SCORE 2.9 2.5 2.9 1.0 2.9 2:9 Not Presented Not Presented 2.8 .5 C - 2 Trail in wooded valley (land purchase needed) 2.8 1.0 C - 5 Trail in So. 149th St. R.O.W. 2.8 Suggested by Park Board at presentation. C - 9 Trail in 62nd Ave. So. R.O.W. 2.8 1.5 C Purchase and develop pond Er trail as a 2.8 2.5 passive natural park connecting the existing park with the school. Further develop field in freeway R.O.W. with beach Er planting. 2.8 1.5 Memorandum Page 6 Citizens Park Plan Project Priorities 26 November 1975 PROJECT NUMBER D -2 F -3 G -3 C -3 H -6 C -1 E -2 E -3 E -4 F -5 C -4 H -3 H -7 PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS PROJECTS OF MEDIUM DESIRABILITY (CITIZENS) CONT, CITIZEN PARK BOARD DESCRIPTION SCORE SCORE Trail along river with foot bridge. Develop a park and parking at the end of 143rd St. to provide auto access to the trail. Construct footbridge to above mentioned field. Stairs in 147th St. R.O.W. Provide a bike lane along So. 180th St. and Southcenter Parkway (57th Ave. So.) 2.7 Not Presented 2.7 1.5 2.7 1.5 2.6 .5 2.6 Not Presented Trail in 56th P1. So. R.O.W. 2.5 Not Presented As shown above, City buys golf course, 2.5 Not reduces facility to .9 holes and provides Presented other park facilities i.e., Botanical gardens $ natural play & picnic areas. City buys golf course and develops the 2.5 Not entire area as a large natural park. Presented City does not buy golf course but encourages 2.5 Not public access to and along the river. Presented Provide bike lane F, footpath along 58th 2.5 Not Ave. So. Trail in Division St. R.O.W. 1 way road Cross the 180th St. Bridge and provide a bike lane along the West Valley Hwy. to the point where the Dike Road on the South side of the river can be used. 2.4 Not Presented 2.3 4.0 2.3 Not Presented Rated Citizens Park Plan Project Priorities PROJECT NUMBER C -6 F -2 G -6 D -1 H -1 C-13 H- PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS DESCRIPTION Develop landscaped entrances to the hill. 2 way road. Memorandum Page 7 26 November 1975 PROJECTS OF LOW DESIRABILITY (CITIZENS) CITIZEN PARK BOARD SCORE SCORE Trail in 64th Ave. So. R.O.W. 2.2 Not Presented Provide fishing shelters along the trail. 2.1 0 Construct an overlook platform near 2.0 .1.0 Gilliam Cr. Outfall. Trail along 48th Ave. So. with 1.9 Not Presented foot bridge. Develop the Duckpond to maximise 1.9 public access F, use. 1.2 Not Presented 1.0 Not Rated C PARK BOARD 1. A Community Park on the McAbee property which balances active and passive recreation and in- cludes a community building. 2. Christensen Road development as a bike trail and 1 -way road from 1 -405 to So. 180th Street. 3. Trail along the River between So. 147th St. and So. 140th St. also including pedestrian and bicycle access to the King County Athletic Facility by a system of bridges and paths in this vicinity. 4. a. Purchase of knoll and pond to the south of Tukwila elemen- tary school to be developed as a neighborhood park and b. Purchase of a corridor be- tween the school and Tukwila park to be developed as a trail connecting the two facilities. MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO: Kjell Stoknes, Fred Satterstrom and Gary Crutchfield FROM: Carl Stixrood SUBJECT: Park Plan Project Priorities Based on the ratings made at the Park Board meeting of November 12, 1975 and the public meeting of November 19, 1975 the following project categories can be ranked according to their desirability as follows: CITIZENS DATE: Nov. 25, 1975 1. Development of the Old City Hall site as a plaza and use of the old building for community recreational purposes (i.e., library, meeting rooms, etc.) 2. Christensen Road development exclusively as a bike and pedes- trian trail between I -405 and So. 180th Street. 3. Purchase knoll and pond south of Tukwila Elementary for development as a neighborhood park with look- out tower. 4. Trail along the.river between So. 147th St. and So. 140th St. also including pedestrian and bicycle access to the King County Athletic Facility by a system of bridges and paths in this vicinity. 5. A community park which provides for active recreation only on the McAbee property. Memorandum Page 2 25 November 1975 Park Plan Project Priorities Based on the above summary and the more specific ratings the following preliminary C.I.P. is proposed. I. Development of Christensen Road: PHASE I: Intersection of Southcenter Blvd. /Interurban Ave. to So. 180th Consultant designs and City constructs tree plantings and surfacing of road, traffic barriers and parking at entrances - (Tukwila Parkway, Baker Boulevard, Strander Boulevard, Minkler Boulevard and So. 180th St.) PHASE II: Consultant designs development of riverside parks. Addition of street furniture to above trail, acquisition of Van Woerden property and oxbow and dike easement south of 180th, develop- ment of trail as above. Extension of trail north under freeway. II. Community Park: PHASE I: Purchase McAbee Property and develop regulation softball field as well as practice soccer /football fields. Clean and shape pond, provide adequate water source for good water quality. PHASE II: Engage Consultant hold public meetings to determine what fur- ther development should be and design facility. PHASE III: Further development of McAbee Property. III. Neighborhood Parks: PHASE I: Purchase knoll & pond south of elementary school, corridor to the south east of school and property adjacent to the eastern boundary of the Tukwila Park. Construct footpaths where appro- priate. PHASE II: Further development of parks. Construct lookout tower, improve trails, clean ponds and provide adequate water source for good water quality. IV. Plaza: PHASE I: Engage consultant to determine exact use of building and grounds through public meetings and design facility. PHASE II: Construct facility. CS /cw Memorandum Park Plan. Project Priorities. Page 3 25 November 1975 V. Trail along River and access to King County Facility: PHASE I: Design and construct footbridge at 144th St. Engage consultant to determine most cost effective method for getting people accross Interurban Avenue safely. Design and construct paths from residential areas to lowland and path along river. PHASE II: Design and develop other trails as needed to connect regional facilities to the north with Kent bike trail. Phase I of all proposals should be begun in 1976, Phase II in 1977 and Phase III in 1978. The above C.I.P. is a general framework, comments are desired concerning its feasibility before a more detailed C.I.P.. is drawn up and presented to the Park Board on December 2, 1975 at their regular meeting. MEMORANDUM CITY of TU KW LA PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO: File FROM: Carl Stixrood . SUBJECT: Meeting with Park Board, October 14, 1975 t Members present, William Moore, Phyllis Pesicka, Velma Lee, also Richard Hunt. Three maps were presented: 1. The Riverside recreational Land use Map - 1971 including 1975 King County Plans 2. Two alternative preliminary concepts for the Tukwila Hill by Stixrood. Conversation with the members yeilded the following project priorities: 1. 'A community park on the McAbee Property to include: Playfield, Landscaped Pond, and Activities Building for dances, meetings, etc. 2. Trails - Primarily along the Green River south of 405 - money has been requested also trails and bridge to connect the hill with the King County Athletic Facility. 3. The Lookout Knoll /Pond and development of old City Hall site with a program that will not require parking were tied. 4. Further development of the Foster Playfield site and adjacent lands were not seen to be immediate needs. 5. Development of parks in the lowland were overwhelmed by the Foster Golf Course. • 6. Neighborhood Parks in the McMicken Heights area were discussed and had favorable support although not seen as an immediate need. Other Comments CS /cw McAbee Property should become a "working park" (active) as opposed to the Tukwila Park described as "arboretum type" (passive). DATE: Oct. 15, 197 To _ G -Ills -&) gc RCE 0-g_sc,(tuik v_s› wirh- ii/e_6/76