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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS REVISION
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT REVISION
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To: Mayor Rants
From: Steve Lancaster
Subject: Ordinance for Revising Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process
Date: November 10, 1998
Background:
On November 2, 1998, the City Council held a public hearing on revisions to the
Comprehensive Plan amendment process. At the conclusion on the hearing, the City
Council requested that staff prepare an ordinance which included the draft revisions, and
forward the ordinance to a Regular Meeting for adoption.
Requested Action:
We request that the Council members adopt the attached ordinance.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Revisions to the Comprehensive Plan amendment process.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tukwila City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday,
November 2, 1998 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall, 6200
Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, to consider the following:
All interested persons are invited to be present to voice approval, disapproval, or opinions on this issue.
For those unable to attend in person, you may submit written testimony to the City Clerk's office until
5 p.m. on November 2, 1998.
The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate people with disabilities. Please contact the City Clerk's
Office at (206) 433 -1800 by noon on Monday if we can be of assistance.
Published: Seattle Times - 10/26/98
Jane E. Cantu
City Clerk
CITY OF TUKWILA
The undersigned, for and on behalf of the City of Tukwila, certifies that on the
day of C)G^( ,19 , the undersigned posted a Notice of Public
Hearing regarding t • l3 or)S 46 .iAgg. 1. t lre, nay, V rY1 A"
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a copy of which is attached hereto, at the following locations:
1. Tukwila Community Center
Fax: (206) 768 -0524
Foster Library
Fax: (206) 296 -5055
Tukwila Library
Fax: (206) 296 -5071
Tukwila School District
Fax: (206) 901 -8016
5. Tukwila City Hall.
CERTIFICATE
OF
POSTING
Signature: Q MLO - 1 A- t
Printed Name: Jill l - CuSTLI)
Date: lo -0(0 -
Posted Until: I I -' to -° 1 - ,
6. Highline School District
Fax: (206) 433 -2351
7. Highline Times
Fax: (206) 444 -4477
8. South County Journal
Fax: (253) 872 -6611
9. South Seattle Times
Fax: (253) 946 -3982
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am
authorized to make this certification on behalf of the City of Tukwila and that the foregoing
is true and correct.
City of Tukwila
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2,1998, BEGINNING AT 7:00 PM IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT TUKWILA CITY HALL, 6200 SOUTHCENTER
BLVD., TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
REVISIONS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS
(TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 18.80)
ANY AND ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT TO VOICE
APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, OR OPINIONS ON THIS ISSUE. FOR THOSE
UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON, YOU MAY SUBMIT WRITTEN TESTIMONY
TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE UNTIL 5 PM ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2,1998.
THE CITY OF TUKWILA STRIVES TO ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY NOON ON
MONDAY IF WE CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE. (206- 433 -1800 OR TDD 1- 800 - 833 - 6388).
DATED THIS 1-3 - DAY OF 4/-44-‘,,,, 1998.
CITY OF TUKWILA
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ITY CLERK
DATE OF PUBLICATION: SEATTLE TIMES, OCTOBER 26, 1998
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, Washington 98188
Tukwila City Council
Mayor Rants
Revised Process for Considering Comprehensive Plan Amendments
October 21, 1998
Background:
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee discussed the potential benefits of
simplifying the process for considering Comprehensive Plan amendments at its August
10, 1998 meeting. The Committee supported the idea of eliminating the requirement to
classify proposals as "significant" or 'not significant," as well as adding criteria to help
the Council in its discussion of proposed Plan amendments.
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee referred the topic to the Committee of the
Whole, which discussed the issue at its August 17, 1998 meeting. The Committee of the
Whole supported the proposed revisions to the Comprehensive Plan amendment process
and referred the issue to the Planning Commission. At its September 24, 1998 hearing,
the Planning Commission moved to refer this issue back to the Community Affairs and
Parks Committee, with the intention that it be approved by the City Council. The
Community Affairs and Parks Committee reviewed this topic at its October 12, 1998
meeting and forwarded to the Committee of the Whole.
Requested Action:
We request that the Committee of the Whole discuss this item and refer it to a Regular
Meeting for approval.
Phone: (206) 433 -1800 • City Hall Fax: (206) 433 -1833
John W Rants, Mayor
City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor
Department of Community D - elopment Steve Lancaster, Director
STAFF REPORT TO PLANN NG COMMISSION
Prepared Septe ber 11, 1998
Hearing Date: September 24, 1998
Notification: Notice published in he Seattle Times, September 11, 1998
File Number: L98 -0052
E98 -0022
Applicant: City of Tukwila, Department of Community
Development
Request: Revisions to Tukwil Municipal Code 18.80, Amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations
Recommendation: Forward a recommendation of Approval to the City
Council
SEPA Determination: Determination of No -Significance (DNS)
Staff: Rebecca Fox, Assoc'ate Planner
Attachments:
• A. Current Compreh nsive Plan Amendment Process
B. Proposed Compr hensive Plan Admendment Process
C. TMC Chapter 18 80 with Proposed Revisions
D. SEPA Determina ion and Checklist
BACKGROUND
Recent public meetings on proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments have revealed
some questions about the process of amending the Comprehensive Plan and the criteria
used to make the decisions. Both the Community Affairs and Parks and the Committee
of the Whole discussed the potential benefits of simplifying the process. Both
Committees supported the idea of eliminating the requirement to classify proposals as
"significant" or "not significant," as well as addin criteria to help the Council in
evaluating proposed Plan amendments.
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Staff revisions to TMC 18.80 are intended to clarify the evaluation criteria and simplify
the process for amending the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code at the initial
threshold stage.
SCOPE OF REVISIONS
The following discusses the specific revision topics proposed for TMC Chapter 18.80.
Language to be eliminated is indicated by strikcthrough;,, proposed new language is
indicated by underlining.
Council criteria for deciding what action to take regarding a proposed amendment
TMC 18.80 currently lacks criteria to guide the City Council in determining what action
to take regarding a proposed amendment. Proposed paragraph 18.80.050.B addresses this
gap as follows:
18.80.050.B
B The Council will consider the following in deciding what action to take regarding
any proposed amendment:
1_ Is the issue already adequately addressed in the Comprehensive Plan?
2 If the issue is not adequately addressed in the Comprehensive Plan, is there a
public need for the proposed change ?.,
3. Is the proposed change the best means for meeting the identified public need ?.,
4. Will the proposed change result in a net benefit to the community?
"Significant" or "not significant" impacts of proposed amendment on existing
Comprehensive Plan and "three year Comprehensive Plan amendment process"
TMC 18.80.050.B currently refers to "significant" and "not significant" impacts of a
proposed amendment. It also mentions a "three -year Comprehensive Plan amendment
process." These these terms are not defined. Attachment A shows the current
Comprehensive Plan amendment process, while Attachment B highlights the proposed
process.
Staff proposes eliminating the preceding terms and re- ordering the remaining options as
follows. This paragraph would become TMC 18.80.050.C:
TMC 18.80.050.0
Following Council consideration as provided by 18.80.050A, and 18.80.050.B,
the City Council shall take action as follows:
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reject the proposed amendment; or
Plan amendment process.
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the proposal, for which public notice has been provided as required under the Public u. p
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13:2 defer further Council consideration for one or more years to allow the City further
time to evaluate the application of the existing plan or regulations; or
a:. 3, reject the proposed amendment;,
Notice of the Planning Commission hearing on such amendment shall be published in a
newspaper of general circulation at least ten days prior to the Planning Commission's
hearing.
(Ord. 1770 §55, 1996; Ord. 1758 § 1(part), 1995)
In order to maintain consistency with the above, staff further proposes to re- number the
Council options as follows in Paragraph 18.80.060:
2. modify and adopt the proposed amendment; or
-1-i reject the proposed amendment;
(Ord. 1758 § 1(part), 1995)
CONCLUSIONS
The proposed revisions to TMC 18.80 are intended to clarify a vague concept and
simplify the Comprehensive Plan amendment process. The proposed revisions retain the
requirements of the Growth Management Act.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the revisons outlined above be approved. Attachment C includes
Chapter 18.80 in its entirety, along with proposed revisions.
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Current Comprehensive Plan Review Process
If Significant
Impact
Options for City Council
Defer to
3 year
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Environmental Review
If No Significant
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Planning Commission
Hearing/Recommendation
City Council Review/Decision
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PROPOSED REVISIONS TO TMC CHAPTER 18.80
Chapter 18.80
AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Sections:
18.80.010 Application.
18.80.015 Documents to be submitted with application.
18.80.020 Docket.
18.80.030 Notice and comment.
18.80.040 Staff report.
18.80.050 Council consideration.
18.80.060 Council decision.
Attachment C
Chapter 18.80 is provided in its entirety for context. Please note that the proposed
revisions are found in Sections 18.80.050 and 18.80.060 only. Language to be
eliminated is indicated by striketh-reaghs, proposed new language is indicated by
underlining.
18.80.010 Application.
Any interested person (including applicants, citizens, Tukwila Planning Commission,
City staff and officials, and staff of other agencies) may submit an application for an
amendment to either the comprehensive plan or the development regulations to the
Department of Community Development. Such applications are for legislative decisions
and are not subject to the requirements or procedures set forth in TMC 18.104 to 18.116.
In addition to the requirements of TMC 18.80.015, the application shall specify, in a
format established by the Department:
1. A detailed statement of what is proposed and why;
2. A statement of the anticipated impacts of the change, including the geographic
area affected and the issues presented by the proposed change;
3. An explanation of why the current comprehensive plan or development
regulations are deficient or should not continue in effect;
4. A statement of how the proposed amendment complies with and promotes the
goals and specific requirements of the Growth Management Act;
5. A statement of how the proposed amendment complies with applicable
Countywide Planning Policies;
6. A statement of what changes, if any, would be required in functional plans (i.e.,
the City's water, sewer, storm water or shoreline plans) if the proposed amendment is
adopted;
7. A statement of what capital improvements, if any, would be needed to support the
proposed change, and how the proposed change will affect the capital facilities plans of
the City; and
8. A statement of what other changes, if any, are required in other City codes, plans
or regulations to implement the proposed change.
(Ord. 1770 §52, 1996; Ord. 1758 § l (part), 1995)
18.80.015 Documents to be submitted with application.
A. Applications for amendments to the comprehensive plan or development
regulations shall provide the following documents in such quantities as are specified by
the Department:
1. An application form provided by the Department.
2. King County Assessor's map(s) which show the location of each property within
300 feet of the property which is the subject of the proposed amendment.
3. Two sets of mailing labels for all property owners and occupants (businesses and
residents) , including tenants in multiple occupancy structures, within 300 feet of the
subject property.
4. A vicinity map showing the location of the site.
5. A surrounding area map showing comprehensive plan designations, zoning
designations, shoreline designations, if applicable, and existing land uses within a 1000
foot radius from the site's property lines.
6. A site plan, including such details as may be required by the Department.
7. A landscaping plan, including such details as may be required by the Department.
8. Building elevations of proposed structures, including such details as may be
required by the Department.
9. Such'photomaterial transfer or photostat of the maps, site plan and building
elevation, including such details as may be required by the Department.
10. Such other information as the applicant determines may be helpful in evaluating
the proposal, including color renderings, economic analyses, photos, or material sample
boards.
B. The Department shall have the authority to waive any of the requirements of this
section for proposed amendments which are not site specific or when, in the Department's
discretion, such information is not relevant or would not be useful to consideration of the
proposed amendment.
(Ord. 1770 §53, 1996)
18.80.020 Docket.
The Department shall maintain a docket of all proposed changes to the comprehensive
plan and development regulations which are submitted. The Department shall provide a
copy of the docket to the City Council on a monthly basis. If either the Department or the
Council determines that a proposed change may be an emergency, the Department shall
prepare the staff report described below and forward the proposed change to the Council
for immediate consideration, subject to the procedural requirements for consideration of
amendments. Non - emergency changes shall be compiled and submitted to the Council
for review on an annual basis in March so that cumulative effects of the proposals can be
determined. Proposed changes received by the Department after January 1 of any year
shall be held over for the following year's review, unless the Council or the Department
determines the proposed change may be an emergency.
(Ord. 1770 §54, 1996; Ord. 1758 §1(part), 1995)
18.80.030 Notice and comment.
The docket of proposed changes shall be posted in the offices of the Department and
made available to any interested person. At least four weeks prior to the Council's annual
consideration of the changes proposed on the docket, the City shall publish a notice in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City, generally describing the proposed changes
including areas affected, soliciting written public input to the Department of Community
Development on the proposed changes, and identifying the date on which the Council
will consider the proposed changes.
(Ord. 1758 §1(part), 1995)
18.80.040 Staff report.
A. At least two weeks prior to Council consideration of any proposed amendment to
either the comprehensive plan or development regulations, the Department shall prepare
and submit to the Council a staff report which addresses the following:
1. the issues set forth in this chapter;
2. impact upon the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan and zoning code;
3. impact upon surrounding properties, if applicable;
4. alternatives to the proposed amendment; and
5. appropriate code citations and other relevant documents.
B. The Department's report shall transmit a copy of the application for each proposed
amendment, any written comments on the proposals received by the Department, and
shall contain the Department's recommendation on adoption, rejection or deferral of each
proposed change.
(Ord. 1758 §1(part), 1995)
18.80.050 Council consideration.
A. The City Council shall consider each request for an amendment to either the
comprehensive plan or development regulations at a public meeting, at which the
applicant will be allowed to make a presentation. Any person submitting a written
comment on the proposed change shall also be allowed an opportunity to make a
responsive oral presentation. Such opportunities for oral presentation shall be subject to
reasonable time limitations established by the Council.
B. The Council will consider the following in deciding what action to take regarding
any proposed amendment:
1. Is the issue already /addressed in the Comprehensive Plan?
2 If the issue is not addressed in the Comprehensive Plan is there a public need for
the proposed change ?;
Is the proposed change the best means for meeting the identified public need ?;
4 Will the proposed change result in a net benefit to the community?
13,Q Following Council consideration as provided by 18.80.050A, and 18.80.050.B,
the City Council shall take action as follows:
Plan amendment proccss.
to a re occurring three year Comprehensive
a.L.,. reject the proposed amendment;
b2 defer further Council consideration for one or more years to allow the City further
time to evaluate the application of the existing plan or regulations; or
ea. refer the proposed amendment to the Planning Commission for further review and
a recommendation to the City Council. Notice of the Planning Commission hearing on
such amendment shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation at least ten days
prior to the Planning Commission's hearing.
(Ord. 1770 §55, 1996; Ord. 1758 §1(part), 1995)
18.80.060 Council decision.
Following receipt of the Planning Commission's recommendation on a proposed
amendment referred to the Commission, the City Council shall hold a public hearing on
the proposal, for which public notice has been provided as required under the Public
Notice of Hearing chapter of this title. Following the public hearing, the City Council
may:
3 3.1. adopt the amendment as proposed.
2. modify and adopt the proposed amendment; or
41 reject the proposed amendment;
(Ord. 1758 §1(part), 1995)
ADDRESS:
PARCEL NO:
SEC/TWN/RNG:
LEAD AGENCY:
CITY OF TUKWILA
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:
Amend portions of TMC 18.80 to clarify Comprehens.i
ve Plan amendment process
PROPONENT: CITY OF TUKWILA
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL, INCLUDING STREET ADDRESS., IF ANY:
6200 . SOUTHCENTER BL
359700-0282
City -wide
CITY OF TUKWILA FILE NO: E98 -0022
The City has determined that the proposal does not have a probable
significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental
impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21c.030(2)(c).
This decision was made after review of a completed environmental
checklist and other information on file with the lead agency, This
information is ' avai 1ab.le to the public on request.
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This determination is final and signed this ./Cf day of f /rer77hev
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Ste e Lancaster. Responsible Official
Cit of Tukwila. (206) 431 -3670
6300 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila. WA 98185;'; •
Copies of the procedures for SEPA appeals are available with the
Department of Community Developments
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process Revision
Name of applicant:
City of Tukwila.
Control No. • L98 -0052
Epic File No. E98 -0022
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Rebecca Fox
6300 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206)431 -3683
Date checklist prepared:
9/9/98
Agency requesting checklist:
City of Tukwila.
Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
N.A.
List any environmental information you know about that has been
prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
None
None
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental
approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your
proposal? If yes, explain.
No other governmental approvals pending
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your
proposal.
No addtional government approvals or permits needed
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed
uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later
in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal.
You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. Section E requires
a complete description of the objectives and alternates of your proposal
and should not be summarized here.
The proposal would revise certain portions of Tukwila Municipal Code
Chaper 18.80 to clarify the process to be used in making amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person
to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a
street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a
proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries
of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and
topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any
plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or
detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this
checklist.
This proposal is a revision to the Tukwila Municipal Code and therefore has
no address.
13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
No
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
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Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the
immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
N.A.
Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling
or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
N.A.
Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe.
N.A.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
N.A.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to
the earth, if any:
N.A.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e.,
dust, automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction
and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities if known.
N.A.
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect
your proposal? If so, generally describe.
N.A.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to
air, if any:
N.A.
Water
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity
of the site (including year -round and seasonal streams,
saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and
provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it
flows into.
N.A.
Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200
feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available
plans.
N.A.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be
placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate
the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill
material.
N.A.
Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if
known.
N.A.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note
location on the site plan.
N.A.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to
surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated
volume of discharge.
N.A.
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to
ground water? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities, if known.
N.A.
2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged into the ground
from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic
sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...;
agricultural; etc.) Describe the general size of the system, the
number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if
applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s)
are expected to serve.
N.A.
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and
method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if
known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into
other waters? If so, describe.
N.A.
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generally describe.
N.A.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff
water impacts, if any:
N.A.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: N.A.
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
N.A.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
N.A.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff
water impacts, if any:
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: N.A.
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
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site or are known to be on or near the site: N.A.
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N.A.
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12. Recreation
a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
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proposal?
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N.A.
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so, describe.
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14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if
any.
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,
archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or
next to the site.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
N.A.
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approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
N.A.
How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How
many would the project eliminate?
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to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally
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a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,
water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
N.A.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility
providing the service, and the general construction activities on the
site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
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C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that
the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR ALL PROJECT AND NON PROJECT
PROPOSALS
The objectives and the alternative means of reaching the objectives for a proposal will be
helpful in reviewing the foregoing items of the Environmental Checklist. This
information provides a general overall perspective of the proposed action in the context
of the environmental information provided and the submitted plans, documents,
supportive information, studies, etc.
1. What are the objectives of the proposal?
The proposal is intended to clarify the process and criteria used in making
amendments to Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan.
2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives?
There is ongoing confusion about what constitutes "significant" and "not
significant" Comprehensive Plan amendments. The proposal adds clarity
by deleting these terms and substituting additional, more precise evaluation
criteria. Alternately, we could discuss the meaning of "significant" and
"not significant" amendments at greater length and provide examples.
3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of
action:
As currently used in the Tukwila Municipal Code, the terms "significant"
and "not significant" are not useful to the public or elected officials in
evaluating the appropriateness of a potential amendment. We believe that
providing more precise review criteria for amending the Comprehensive
Plan is preferable to providing more information about confusing terms.
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4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive
Land Use Policy Plan?
There is no conflict with Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan.
The proposal clarifies evaluation criteria to use while considering amending
the Comprehensive Plan.
5. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are:
N.A.
CASE
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Published:
Distributio
ER:
City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
CITY OF TUKWILA
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hf reby given that the City of Tukwila Board of Architectural Review and Planning Commission
will be holding a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on September 24, 1998 located at 6200 Southcenter Blvd., to
discuss the following:
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC BEARING
L98 -0048
Nextel Communication, Inc.
Conditional Use Permit to establish an Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio
(ESMR) Base Station, comprised of 6 antennae attached to an existing 100
foot monopole, and an associated equipment cabinet.
15820 Pacific Hwy. S.
CASE u: ER: L98 -0052
APPLIC • City of Tukwila
REQUES : Amend portions of the Tukwila Municipal Code chapter 18.80 to clarify
comprehensive plan process.
LOCATIO City Wide
ERS: L97 -0085 and L98 -0034
City of Tukwila
Adopt Pacific Hwy. Design Manual; require design review for all new
development in the Regional Commercial District; and allow waivers by the
Board of Architectural Review of landscape and setback standards in the
Regional Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial Center and mixed use
Office Districts.
Pacific Highway Revitalization Area
Persons wi hing to comment on the above cases may do so by written statement, or by appearing at the
public he ng. Information on the above cases may be obtained at the Tukwila Planning Division at 431-
3670. The City encourages you to notify your neighbors and other persons you believe would be affected
by the above items.
September 9, 1998
Mayor, City Clerk, Property Owners /Applicants, Adjacent Property
Owners, File.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431 -3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No. /85‘,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING PORTIONS OF
ORDINANCE NOS. 1758, §1 (PART), AND 1770, §55, AS
CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 18.80,
AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; REVISING THE PROCESS
FOR AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, amendments to Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan may be considered annually; and
WHEREAS, recent public meetings on proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments have revealed
some questions about the process of amending the Plan and the criteria used to make the decisions; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila's City Council acknowledges the potential benefits of simplifying the process of
amending the Comprehensive Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance numbers 1758, §1 (part), and 1770, §55, as codified at Tukwila Municipal
Code 18.80.050, "Council consideration," are hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The City Council shall consider each request for an amendment to either the comprehensive
plan or development regulations at a public meeting, at which the applicant will be allowed to make a
presentation. Any person submitting a written comment on the proposed change shall also be allowed an
opportunity to make a responsive oral presentation. Such opportunities for oral presentation shall be
subject to reasonable time limitations established by the Council.
B. The Council will consider the following in deciding what action to take regarding any proposed
amendment:
1. Is the issue already adequately addressed in the Comprehensive Plan?
2. If the Issue is not addressed in the Comprehensive Plan, is there a public need for the
proposed change?
3. Is the proposed change the best means for meeting the identified public need?
4. Will the proposed change result in a net benefit to the community?
C. Following Council consideration as provided by 18.80.050A and 18.80.050B, the City Council
shall take action as follows:
1. refer the proposed amendment to tile Planning Commission for further review and a
recommendation to the City Council;
2. defer further Council consideration for one or more years to allow the City further time to
evaluate the application of the existing plan or regulations; or
3. reject the proposed amendment.
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Notice of the Planning Commission hearing or amendment shall be published in a newspaper'""''
general circulation at least ten days prior to the I . .ping Commission's hearing.
Section 2. Ordinance number 1758, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code 18.80.060, "Council
decision," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Following receipt of the Planning Commission's recommendation on a proposed amendment referred to
the Commission, the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposal, for which public notice has
been provided as required under the Public Notice of Hearing chapter of this title. Following the public
hearing, the City Council may:
1. adopt the amendment as proposed;
2. modify and adopt the proposed amendment; or
3. reject the proposed amendment.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for
any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other
person or situation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official
' newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect five (5) days after passage and
publication as provided by law.
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APPROVED AS.
By
FORM:
Office of the City orney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: // //2//(
PASSED BY THE 1TY COUNCIL: / / / /, /9,i
PUBLISHED: /// 2O/ 9 K
EFFECTIVE DA E: // /as'I f cy
ORDINANCE NO.: /8.
PASSED BY THE CIy�COUNCIL pF)'HE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular
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Meeting thereof this ; day of ✓ c.4-At/.e.s , 1998.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
E. Cantu, City Clerk
A- CMPPLN.DOC 11/9/98
Joh . Rants, Mayor
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