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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2015-06-18 Item 4 - Comprehensive Plan: Housing and Residential Neighborhood Elements - Attachment D: Edited Residential Neighborhoods Element (Strikeout/Underline)TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS CHAPTER: • A focus on neighborhood sustainability with an eye towards preservation and development of community - building amenities • Recognition that the residential neighborhoods in Tukwila each have historically different development patterns and physical characteristics and in recognition of the uniqueness, a move away from the one -size fits all approach to development • Opportunities for new housing products that meet the needs and market realities of Tukwila's residential population for the next twenty years. PURPOSE This component of the Comprehensive Plan establishes contains the goals and policies for land use and development policies forof Tukwila's residential neighborhoods. It will serveserves as the basis for zoning and will a key role in the establishment of setting City policy. development standards, design guidelines; and the investmcntdisplayinvesting of public capital into neighborhood improvement projects. These goals and policies propose ug ide land use patterns, and- physical development policies, and priorities that-to protect preserve and enhance the sense of community in Tukwila's residential neighborhoods. They support the objectives and strategies outlined in the 2012 Strategic Plan: they are informed by the Community Conversations and outreach efforts of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan update process and they give the highest priority tobuild upon the achieving the image of neighborhood quality described initially kiln the Tukwila Tomorrow Committee in 1994. This element focuses on land use and development of residential neighborhoods. Other aspects of residential neighborhoods are found in other elements of the Comprehensive 2015 -2031 1 51 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods Plan. including: Community Image and Identity, Utilities. Transportation and Parks. Recreation, and Open Space (PROS). RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS AND LAND USE Tukwila's residential neighborhoods are distinct geographic areas some with distinct boundaries such as waterways and freeways, and others with less obvious boundaries based on time of annexation. Tukwila's residential neighborhoods are a mix of smaller -lot, built -out, small town residential areas predominately built before WWII. large multi- family apartment complexes built in the 1960's. 70's. and 80's. and newer suburban areas_ characterized by larg ^r Lots and ncwcrmore recent. larger houses. New development in the single - family residential neighborhoods is-occurs primarily as infill through re- platting eexisting residential lots. This -a4 often does not results in lot orientation or home sizes that does not mirror theare different from - existing development. However Dust less than fifty percent of Tukwila residents live in the single - family neighborhoods. The majority of residents reside in apartment or condominium buildings and any significant increase in households will be through the development of multi - family units._ From this-- plan'sthe Comprehensive Plan's adoption inception in 1994 to the present. Tukwila residents haves been - described by- itsthe city resident's residents as having a distinct character focused on community and livability. "small town character ". In the 1990's, this characterization seemed te- bebased in its physical attributes, presumablysuch as smaller homes built on smaller lots, homes oriented close to the street, narrow street widths, parks and trails. While the physical development has changed in the last twenty years to meet the City's growth and evolving needs of residents, and Tukwila is residents still tend to see the character of Tukwila's neighborhoods continues to beis described as in ter-ins—of-terms of having "small town" is still used to describe Tukwila but now indicates a sense of belonging to the community. easy access to community leaders, and ample trees and parks. Residents a1 ttake pride in the City's diversity and its global community while recognizing that this diversity needs to be supported and that the voices of all residents both long -term and recently arrived need to be heard. included. These The design of public and private development can enhance or inhibit this sense of community.- which is a key to maintaining and strengthening neighborhoods as Tukwila grows. Without it, Tukwila's residential neighborhoods will lose many of their most valued 2015 -2031 2 52 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods characteristics and the public investment will not achieve its goals. Standards to which public facilities such as schools, parks, and streets are designed should support the neighborhoods' quality, in addition to filling their specific roles. 1physical appearance and safetyl. Additional investments arc needed to weld the community's facilities into a contiguous, recognizable system, with anticipated system wide benefits far exceeding the relatively small improvement costs,. As infill continues throughout Tukwila. development regulations may require revision to ensure that they T - strengthen the "small town" character of Tukwila's neighborhoods, amendments to private development regulations arc needed to better support interaction among neighbors, increase housing options, and ensure thatproducc ncwproduce new housing that enhances the existing neighborhoods, as infill continues throughout the City. Although many choose to make Tukwila their long -term home, Peeple -in Tukwila's residents have heenbecome increasingly mobile over the past two decades. Short -term residency, often called transiency, is not unique to Tukwila; however it may be felt more strongly given the relatively small size of the City's residential population. In *xa, the pa t Previously. -the transiency of Tukwila's residential population has heenwas attributed primarily to short -term rentals. However, the transiency of Tukwila's residents is not a simple cause and effect Problem.due to several factors. Cost of housing employment and employment access, housing size and quality, access to services, and concern for personal safety . may all contribute to lack of residential stability in Tukwila. Residential transiency may also -limit Tukwila's sense of community, and contribute to poor school performance. The City desires to stabilize residents and supports opportunities for adequate- improved educational attainment, employment, engagement, economic security, and personal safety. 2015 -2031 3 { Commented [SM1]: Strategic Plan, Goal 1 Commented [RF2]: Pls explain why transiency is a problem. For example, ... "When residents come and go with frequency, they may feel less involved in the community and its future. They tend to be less interested in long -term property maintenance They may be less likely to participate in neighborhood and school activities, and are less involved in civic affairs.." 53 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods In which Tukwila neighborhood do you live? $01001 City FPaII Library 2015 -2031 54 4 and- TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods ISSUES In developing the policies to meet these goals, the following issues were identified for �Tukwila�:_ Neighborhood Quality Ideally. the built. natural, and social environments in neighborhoods combine to provide opportunities for residents to interact. experience nature. enjoy leisure and physical activities. and to easily access food and other retail opportunities. However, many of Tukwila's neighborhoods lack sidewalks and paths and other amenities such as retail and services within walking distance. This limits residents' ability to enjoy their community. and to get around without a motor vehicle. Tukwila's current regulations only require the construction of sidewalks for short plats /single - family development projects of 5 or more contiguous lots. Sometimes, this has the inadvertent effect of discouraging maximum lot creation due to the increased cost of infrastructure (i.e., developers may create 4 lots when they have enough land for 5). Additionally. the Tukwila Community Center is not accessible without a motor vehicle to most Tukwila neighborhoods. There is no transit service to the area and it is not within walking or biking distance to most neighborhoods. There are very few other organized recreational activities available to residents of Tukwila who lack access to a motor vehicle. Neighborhood Development - Single Family Infill Compatibility Newer Tukwila homes tend to be larger. and less compatible with existing housing stock. The average home size is growing, reflecting a nationwide trend. To accommodate the desire for larger homes, , and some vegetated areas are being removed for new development. There is limited available land for residential development in the City, and as such most new development occurs as infill in existing residential neighborhoods. Encouraging new development to meet housing targets and residents' needs while maintaining the character and quality of neighborhoods can be challenging. A variety of 2015 -2031 5 Commented [LB3]: Condition moved to Housing as it relates more to condition of housing stock. Connectivity and infill cover aspects of neighborhood condition /quality. Commented [LB4]: To clarify what is meant by 'infill compatibility' and use parallel language with goal(s) 55 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods regulatory tools provide possible avenues to encourage compatible design without stymyi- ngunduly limiting development. Neighborhood- Supportive Commercial Areas Commercially -zoned areas within and adjacent to residential neighborhoods provide the opportunity for residential support services to locate within walking and bicycling distance to where people live. There are limited neighborhood- supportive commercial areas in Tukwila. Larger commercial areas, including Southcenter and business alongTukwila International Boulevard. are located beyond walking or convenient bicycle distance for many residents. A variety of development regulations and incentives can help to promote neighborhood- supportive commercial development that is in character with residential development and can provide transitions from residential neighborhoods to larger commercial and mixed -use areas. Noise Abatement Many residents choose to live in Tukwila for its convenient location and access to services and amenities. This is underscored by the City's central location in the Puget Sound region as the approximate midpoint between Seattle and Tacoma proximity to major interstate highways, and proximity to SeaTac International Airport. The challenge is to preserve this access while buffering the neighborhoods from traffic and commercial encroachment to enhance desirable community qualities. GOALS AND POLICIES These residential neighborhood land use goals are Tukwila's approach to sustaining and improving residential neighborhoods and support continued development that allows flexibility and predictability to meet the community's need and desires. Goal 7.1 Residential Land Use Pattern A land use pattern that encourages a strong sense of community by grouping compatible and mutually supportive uses and separating incompatible uses. 2015 -2031 6 56 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods Policies 7.1.1 Maintain a comprehensive land use map that supports the preservation and enhancement of single - family and stable multi - family neighborhoods: eliminates incompatible land uses; and clearly establishes applicable development requirements through recognizable boundaries. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES • Update the Comprehensive Plan lmap • Implement the Strategic Plan • Continue to apply Development Regulations Goal 7.24 Neighborhood Quality Tukwila's #residential neighborhoods have physical features that preserve and strengthen neighborhood re "small town" in character enhance neighborhood quality, and foster a strong sense of community. POLICIES 7.24.1 Maximize neighborhood quality through City actions that help define the City and neighborhoods as specific "places." 7.21.2 Improve the public infrastructure in all neighborhoods to an equivalent level of quality. 7.24.3 Include human service needs as one of several bases factors for evaluating capital and programmatic needs. 7.21.4 Use urbanization and development to foster fFosters a sense of community and replaces lost vegetation and open spaces with improvements of at least equal value to the community. and development. 2015 -2031 7 Commented [RF5]: Perhaps more specifically "Create a new Comprehensive Plan map with broader land use classifications ...or maybe "Create a new Comprehensive Plan map with detailed land use classifications for neighborhoods' 57 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES • • • • • • • • • Residential Neighborhoods Emphasizei-s on- public health and safety concerns in development design Nccd to inscrt existing strategics icre Mandate through the zoning code and design manuals, high quality public facility and private development design for neighborhood quality Continue dcv .developing and implementing projects from of the Walk and Roll Plan and Safe Routes to School. Require sidewalks adjacent to all new development or participation in a no- protest LID withll all new residential development in specified areas. Pursue a program to form neighborhood Local Improvement Districts by neighborhood and other innovative funding sources for construction of sidewalks. Develop a right -of -way manual to provide clear direction to developers on required improvements as infill development occurs When possible, create flexible development standards to provide creative solutions to infill challenges for short plats or smaller developments when development meets or exceeds the goals established by the code and neighborhood groups but may not exactly conform to the written standards. Apply the tree code to require site design thate minimizes the removal of significant trees. Commit City resources to encourage and facilitate neighborhood development groups and work parties for neighborhoods standards and for neighborhoods interested in investing time into improvement projects such as clean -up events, public space improvements or strengthening social capital through neighborhood meetings and social gatherings Consider a small grant program for neighborhood -based and led improvement projects 2015 -2031 8 58 { Commented [RF6]: Covered by strategy below. { Commented [LB7]: Existing strategies (December 2008) Commented [SM8]: If there is the will to do this!!! ■ ■ TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods Explore zoning code updates to address sharing economy uses in residential areas, including but not limited to short -term vacation rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO Implement the Strategic Plan, specifically Goal 1 C. Goal 7.3 Neighborhood Sustainabilityl Continuing enhancement and revitalization of residential neighborhoods to encourage long -term residency and environmental sustainability Policies 7.3.1 Utilize both City and non -City funding to directly promote revitalization of residential neighborhoods. 7.3.2 1Decrease greenhouse gas emissions through land use strategies that promote a mix of housing. employment. and services at densities sufficient to promote walking. bicycling. transit and other alternatives to auto travel. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES • Emphasis on existing land use patterns • Investment in public works and infrastructure improvements • Infrastructure fund support for residential area buffering improvements • Subdivision and replatting of large residential lots • Infrastructure fund incentives for residential rehabilitation and new construction • Capital Improvement Plan • Residential Street Program in the CIP • Development of new single - family homes 2015 -2031 • Encourage rRedevelopment through an informed business and real estate community • Investment in public facilities and improvements to encourage neighborhood identity and private property improvements 9 Commented [LB91: Under current TMC, sharing economy rentals (such as Airbnb) best fit under the "bed and breakfast" conditional use. This may need to be updated to better address vacation /short term rentals if /when they become more prevalent in Tukwila Commented [SM101: Replacing Vitality with Sustainability supports the Strategic Plan goal of "maintenance, improvements, & diversity in the City's housing stock." (Sense of Community covered in goal 7.4) Commented [SM111: Required by CPP policy DP -5 59 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods • Where feasible, encourage multifamily housing to include space to garden. Goal 7.2 Noise abatement dcletedl? Goal 7.31.6 _ Small TownSense of Community 7.3.1ii1.6._1 • 0 Shallower Ifront yards consistent with the adjacent pattern of development Policies Create development standards to encourage the installation of porches and low scale fences in the front yard and garages in the side or r or yards. 7.3.2 Maintain standards that encourage the installation of porches and low scale fences in the front yard. 7.3,3.1.6.2 Maintain narrow street width standards and allow for on street parking. 7.3.41.6.3 Require sidewalks for streets in new residential developments. Provide sidewalks for streets in existing residential developments. 7.3.5 Support the Tukwila School District school walk route maps and the city's Walk and Roll Plan through sidewalk and path development as a requirement to new development. 7.3,6_1.6.4 Install trees along the right of way of major residential streets in accordance with guidelines regarding appropriate species, spacing, and planting methods. 7.3_.7.1.6.7 Allow Encourage accessory housing units, subject to design guidelines iappropriate to the character of the principal house and the surrounding neighborhood to allow for a broader choice of housing for small households with modest incomes, provide opportunities for multi generations to live together, and provide additional sources of income to residents. 2015 -2031 10 60 Commented [LB121: Noise Abatement moved to 7.11 Commented [P131: This goal and its policies has been moved from the Community Image element and combined with Goal 7.4 and redeveloped into Goal Neighborhood Sustainability Commented [SM141: Human Services Plan 2005, page 7 for strategies Commented [P151: Front yards any shallower than the current standard would not accommodate a car parked in the driveway. Commented [P161: Porches can be closer to the street than the main house (18.10.060), fence height is limited along street frontages (18.50.070) Commented [P171: Sidewalks are not required for existing lots or short plats of 4 or fewer lots. Commented [SM181: Required under CPP; adopted under Transportation Element 13.6.10 Commented [P191: Accessory units are permitted per 18.10.030 2, but design review is not required. TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods 7.3,8_1.6.8 Encourage location of small stores within neighborhoods to provide daily walkable access to goods and services. 7.3.9 Provide standards and guidelines for front yards, structures, and public ar os that encourage conversation among neighbors (as illustrated in Figure 11). 1.6.61 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGYSTRATEGIES + D Development code regulations + D Public works residential street design standards It 0 Walk and Roll Plan implementation + D Continue to pursue grants for Safe Routes to School and pursue development of designated safe walking routes. D Continue street tree design inventory and apply tree standards. meeting places for celebrations, civic events, or passive recreation. Such spaces need not be large and could be associated with a public building, neighborhood ;tore, or prominent intersection. In new developments and redevelopments involving higher density multiple family use, incorporate architectural and site design features reflecting desirable characteristics of n arby single family ar as. LI Zoning code standards ■ D Street Infrastructure dDesign and Construction sStandards f 0 Street tree program f 0 Design standards and guidelines f 0 Licensing requirements, requiring owner occupancy for one unit ■ 0 Mixed use zoning 2015 -2031 11 Commented [NG20]: Modified and moved to Neighborhood Gathering Spots Goal Commented [P211: This is included in the Multi - Family Design Guidelines Commented [P22]: This is in the existing code but has proven to be very difficult to enforce 61 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods Goal 7.4 Strectscapc Development Strectscapcs that enhance neighborhood quality and a strong sense of community. Policies 7.1.1 Provide pedestrian and other nonmotorized travel facilities, giving priority to sidewalk improvements that connect public places, such as parks, the river, open spaces, and neighborhood .athcring spots. 7.1.2 Emphasize a network of residential local access through streets, minimizing cul de sacs, Implementation Strategics i7 A street network that serves growth 3 Acquisition of needed right of way 7.4.4 Design residential local access streets to provide the minimum capacity for emergency access and for slow traffic. 2015 -2031 62 D Require sidewalk and landscape planter for both sides of residential streets and where appropriate on 2 -lane street improvements. Street design criteria ▪ Develop and implement a neighborhood tTraffic calming program Require sidewalk and landscape planters in front of all multi- family developments ▪ Priority for neighborhood quality design f tures (c.g, removal of one lane or parking before removal of sidewalk) when reducing street facilitic O Rights of way incorporating desired design f aturc O Encourage sidewalks and planters where appropriate on 2 lane street improvements1 ▪ Emergency vehicle purchasing criteria that accommodate street design standard; 12 Commented [NG23]: Combined with Goal 1.6 which has been moved here from Community Image. Commented [NG24]: Delete this in favor of the almost identical policy at 13.5.3. Commented [NG25]: Move to 13.2 Commented [NG26]: Move to 13.2.5 l Commented [NG27]: Move to 13.2 Commented [NG28]: element Addressed in the Transportation Commented [SM29]: strategy listed above. Combined with implementation Commented [SM30]: strategy listed above Combined with implementation Commented [NG31]: Move to 13.2 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods • 11 Revise development regulations to create an incentive rather than disincentive to share access roads that will serve proposed plats and future adjacent platting ■ D Require sSidewalks that can be included within the required emergency vehicle turning radiusI I Sidewalks which include handicap cutouts for handicap access ■ 7.4.5 Design collector arterials for slow but steady speeds. • Implementation StrateglES ■ D Use a two travel lane, local access road dcsign as thc basic collector arterial design to encourage safe speeds • 0 New minor and principal arterials routed around residential zca�xv°rcr°°a -1 ▪ Traffic calming prog • 7.4.6 Incorporate proportionately greater neighborhood enhancing elements in collector, minor, and principle arterial design. These elements include collector lanes, wider sidewalks, separated sidewalks, and curblinc trees. • 7.4.7 Underground utility distribution lines as each street is improved or constructed, in accordance with rates and tariffs applicable to thc serving utility. O Commit City staffing and rcsourccs to facilitate cncouragc neighborhood development groups and work parties for neighborhoods interesting in cr atingthat wish to cr ate neighborhood based dcsign standards and for neighborhoods interested in investing time into neighborhood improvement projects such as cl an up events, public space improvements, or strengthening social capital thorugh neighborhood meetings and social gathcringr 2015 -2031 13 [ Commented [NG32]: This is an ADA requirement Commented [NG33]: Moved to 13.2.X Commented [NG34]: Duplicate Commented [NG35I: Move to 13.2.4 l Commented [NG36]: Combine with 12.1.29 Formatted: Font: Cambria, Highlight Commented [RF37]: Not quite sure what's intended here...Will the staffing and resources be given as a reward or incentive to the neighborhoods that want to develop specific design standards? Commented [NG38]: Move this goal and all policies to new Parks and Open Space element. 63 Policies TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods Examine each neighborhood for a public building, neighborhood store, community garden or prominent intersection that could be used to create a neighborhood 7.42 Design nNeighborhood gathering spots to shall reflect neighborhood height bulk, and scale and a small town residential style of architecture. 7.4.3 Reflect the highest standard of design quality in public developments to enhance 7.5.4 Within one quarter mile of residential areas, provide a recreational facility or enhanced trail linkage to a neighborhood park. Provide a neighborhood park within one half mile of residential areas. 7.5.5 Maintain a minimum of 400 square feet of neighborhood recreational facilities per household, • 0 Require a minimum of 100 square foot per household recr tional ar requirement • 0 Provide recr tional space through on site locations in new multi family developments. 7.5.6 Acquire and design parks and recr tional facilities to maximize responsiveness to changing community needs.7.'1.4 Provide access to h slthy food resources for all residents throughoes ortunitics for urban a•ricultural activities such as farmers markets p patches, school gardens, home gardens, and urban farms. 7.5.2 Link neighborhood gathering spots with an enhanced nonmotorized trail and sidewalk system before providing linkages with the neighborhoods. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES • 17 "Parks and Open Space" site specific recommendations Locate trails visible from the roadway, as appropriate 2015 -2031 14 64 Commented ]NG39]: Adapted from policy 1.6.5 Commented ]SM40]: Moved to PROS chapter TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods ■ 0 Implement the Strategic Plan kitchens and related infrastructure, food business incubator facilities and entrepreneurial urban a culture ,,. oiccts in ighborhood � ial Goal 7.45 Neighborhood Development Tukwila's residential neighborhoods have a high - quality, small town, pedestrian character with a variety of housing options for residents in all stages of life. General Policies 7.435.1 Encourage resident identification with the neighborhood through physical improvements and programs including neighborhood gathering spots, landmark designation and improvement, and streetscape improvements. 7.434.2 Ensure that residential development reflects high design quality in harmony with identified, valued natural and historic features, and with a small town orientation. 75.3 Allow Planned Residential Developments (PRD's) for multi and single family use on properties with wetlands or watercourses, or within the Tukwila South Master Plan Area in conjunction with the City Council's approval of a master • Design criteria, standards and guidelines for PRD's that assure adequate mitigation of the potential impacts of such projects Single - Family Residential Development Policies 7.43.36 4 Support single - family residential in -fill housing that is in harmony with the existing neighborhood as a means of achieving adequate, affordable, and /or diverse housing. 7.44.465 Encourage single - family residence design to foster a sense of safety and security. 7.43-.56,6 Develop neighborhood- specific single - family regulations b.. neighborhood that encourage compatibility with the existing scale of residential structures in the 2015 -2031 15 l Commented [RF41I: Addressed in TMC 18.46 65 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods neighborhood, provide an appropriate relationship of lot area, building scale, and building siting, and maintain a sense of community (e.g. mature trees, pedestrian scale, sensitive transition between public and private spaces)._ 7.43.66.7 Support a residential rehabilitation program that provides assistance and inducements for residents to upgrade and maintain safe, attractive homes and yards. 7.43.76:8 Allow home occupations as accessory uses if they have a level of activity compatible with single - family structures and residential neighborhood goals. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 2015 -2031 66 • Revise development regulations at the neighborhood level to reflect the historic development patterns of neighborhoods and to develop regulations that best fit the unique development characteristics of neighborhoods. • Develop a process for residents to participate in developing regulations for individual neighborhoods. • Revised code to maintain standard minimum lot size of 6,500 sf but allow smaller lot areas of 6,500 square fcctsubject to design standards that mitigate the negative impacts of smaller lots. • Review accessory dwelling unit standards to be considered standalone units or units in attached garages in specific circumstances • Allow rehabilitationexpansion or replacement of existing manufactured and mobile homes • Use sSite design providing to provide transition between public and private places f Minimum 20 foot lot width at street access point with an average lot width not less than 50 �fectj • Minimize building setbacks to facilitate neighborhood communication, and friendly transition areas between street, sidewalks, and dwellings •— Encourage off- street parking and garage and carport standards that reduce auto dominance, such as diminished garage requirements and /or front yard setbacks for garages • Encourage pitched Iroofsl 16 Commented [LB42I: Already implemented Commented 11.13431: Already codified in Supplemental Design Standards, TMC 18.50.050 Commented [VL44I: This could be strengthened /clarified to specify specific means of helping to achieve this strategy (e.g. diminished garage requirements, more restrictive front -yard setbacks for garages, etc.) TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods • Develop and implement a City assistance program to address maintenance needs, regulatory revisions and provide technical experience and financial assistance *—Provide fFunding and technical assistance for neighborhood tree iplanting • Financial assistance generally limited to low income households • Improvements and additions shall meet current codes; minimize the necessity to bring entire building up to code • Revise code to allow home occupations in detached garages to support the development of detached garages. • Continue Code Eenforcement efforts to ensure new development meets City standards Multi- Family Residential Development Policies 7.43.86,9 Support a multifamily residential rehabilitation program that provides assistance and inducements to owners to upgrade and maintain safe, clean and attractive facilities. 7.44.96.10Support zoning densities that encourage redevelopment of existing multi - family properties. 7.41116.110 Ensure that all multi - family residential developments contribute to a strong sense of community through site planning focused on neighborhood design integration; building design architecturally linked with the surrounding neighborhood and style; streetscapes that encourage pedestrian use and safe transition to private spaces, with trees reducing the effects of large paved areas; with recreational spaces and facilities on site; creative project design that provides a diversity of housing types within adopted design criteria, standards, and guidelines; and operational and management policies that ensure safe, stable living environments. 7.6.11 Require a minimum of 400 square feet of neighborhood recreational facilities per household IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES • Survey fx= specific assistance needs 2015 -2031 17 Commented [EB45]: Our experience is that people need assistance with tree pruning Commented [EB46]: Should the goal be here to support economic self sufficiency that allows residents to then maintain their housing? Commented [LB47]: Threshold too high - will stymie development. 67 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods • Establish a City- sponsored assistance program to address maintenance needs, regulatory revisions, and provide technical experience and financial assistance as appropriate • Limit fFinancial assistance generally limited to low- income households or buildings serving low- income households • Improvements and additions shall meet current codes; minimize the necessity of bringing entire building up to code • Develop rRight -size parking standards to encourage larger units and less-fewer paved areas provided the standards meet demonstrated needs. • ContinucSupport and enhance Code Enforcement efforts to ensure new development meets City standards • Multi- family design criteria, standards and guidelines • Support Tukwila's crime -free multi - family housing program • Amend the zoning code to encourage community vegetable gardens as recreation space. • Provide recreational space through on -site locations in new multi- family developments. • Explore amending the zoning code to allow for densities that promote redevelopment of aging multi - family properties Goal 7.54 Neighborhood- Supportive Commercial Areas Neighborhood- supportive commercial areas including Residential Commercial Centers. that bring small commercial concentrations into and adjacent to existing residential neighborhoods to improve existing residential areas while providing products and services to nearby residents. 7.54.16.1211 Link commercial areas to residential areas within approximately one - quarter -mile with high - quality non - motorized access facilities. 2015 -2031 18 68 Goal 7.65 Southcenter Boulevard TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods 7.54.26.132 In neighborhood commercial developments, harmoniously reflect the scale and architectural details of surrounding residential structures, and encourage non - motorized access. 7.54.3 Employ appropriate design elements to blend in with the character of the residential neighborhood. 7.54.4 Encourage new construction rather than the convcrsion ofconverting existing residential structures to commercial uses. 7.54.56442 Encourage neighborhood commercial structures to incorporate residential units at medium densities. [Figure 13) 7.54.6645 Create a logical and harmonious division between commercial or industrial uses and residential uses by using changes in topography and through appropriate development standards. including street design'. 7.54.7646 Ensure appropriate structural transitions between commercial and residential zones. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES • Zoning Code • Parking along the street front. behind or beside buildings • Multi- family and commercial design guidelines A corridor of low -rise offices, residences, with localized commercial uses at major intersections all of which act as a buffer to the low- density residential neighborhoods to the north.' 7.65.18.4.3 Balance the competing concerns of uphill residents for maximum views and the community -wide desire for contour - hugging design and angular lines of hillside structures. 7.65.28.4.4 Require sloped roof lines along Southcenter Boulevard to imitate the local topography and residential character. 2015 -2031 19 Commented [LB48]: From Transportation Corridors Commented [LB491: From Transportation Corridors Commented IMCB501: Moved to Neighborhood as a goal for buffering residential from commercial /traffic. Commented ILB51R50]: From Transportation Corridors 69 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods 7.6 -5.38-.4:6 Provide additional pedestrian connections between residential areas to the north and Southcenter Blvd. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES • Zoning Code • Continue implementation of the Southcenter Plan Goal 7.9 Mixed Use DevelopmentResidential Commercial (Center residential areas while providing products and services to nearby residents. Policies 7.9.1 Allow a diverse mix of uses, including above street residential, retail, service, office and recreational and community facilities. 7.9.2 Through public and private project design and regulation, create a recognizable, compact, pedestrian Residential Commercial Center. 7.9.3 Encourage new construction rather than the conversion of existing residential structures to commercial uses. 7.9.4 Combine parking placement and build to standards to achieve compactness and pedestrian orientation, creating a focal point emphasis in the Residential Commercial Center. 7.9.5 Achieve pedestrian transition between buildings, streets and adjacent properties. 7.9.6 Allow up to three story buildings within the Residential Commercial Center to emphasize its importance and desired activity level, limiting commercial uses to the lower two stories. 7.9.7 Ensure appropriate structural transitions between commercial and residential zones. 7.9.8 Require developments to incorporate small scale pedestrian amenities such as benches and canopies in order to convey the impression of a residential center and community focal point. 2015 -2031 20 70 Commented [L8521: Removed as policies have been codified in TMC 18.20, including development regulations and design criteria TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods 7.9.9 Employ appropriate design elements to blend in with the character of the residential wed ■ E Zoning Code ■ E Parking along the street front, behind or beside buildings • E Multi family and commercial design guidelines 41. Maximum 0.5 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (not to include basement in calculating FAR)I Goal 7.744 Noise Abatement Residential neighborhoods are protected from undue noise impacts, in order to ensure for all residents the continued use, enjoyment and value of their homes, public facilities and recreation, and the outdoorsl. Policies 7.714.1 Prevent community and environmental degradation by limiting noise levels. 7.744.2 Discourage noise levels which are incompatible with current or planned land uses, and discourage the introduction of new land uses into areas where existing noise levels are incompatible with such land uses. 7.744.3 Require building contractors to limit their construction activities to those hours of the day when nearby residents will not be unreasonably disturbed. 7.744.4 Discourage noise levels incompatible with residential neighborhoods. 7.744.5 Encourage the reduction of noise from Seattle- Tacoma International Airport and King County Airport, by promoting the development of new or the retrofit and modification of existing aircraft engines which are quieter, and operational procedures that help reduce aircraft noise emission evels. 7.744.6 Work with the Port of Seattle, King County Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration to promote the development and implementation of airport operational procedures that will decrease the adverse noise effects of airport operations on Tukwila and its residents. 7.744.7 Ensure that urbanization and development do not negatively impact current neighborhood noise levels, Environmental :Protection .Agency. and Federal Aviation Administration standards. 2015 -2031 21 Commented [NG53]: This is too restrictive to encourage redevelopment. Commented [LB54]: Consistent with CPP DP -36, minimize /mitigate health impacts of MIC on residential communities Commented [LB55]: Consistent with CPP Dp -10, land use adjacent to airports 71 TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Residential Neighborhoods IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES O Noise regulations • Coordinate with the Washington Department of Transportation f D Noise reduction and buffering regulations 2015 -2031 72 • Berming, landscaping, setbacks, tree planting • Use bBuilding construction and siting methods to mitigate noise. • Develop noise standards for #home occupations standards. • Lobbying the Federal Aviation Administration to develop and implement airport operational procedures to reduce noise impacts. • • • • • • Coordinate with other jurisdictions surrounding airports to ensure common purpose and implementation strategies. Work with King County International Airport/Boeing Field to establish an appropriate noise monitoring system, including better identification of noisy flight events, counseling /education of pilots about quieter flying techniques, flight patterns that avoid noise - sensitive areas and other strategies. Continue application and enforcement of city'sto implement and enforce Tukwila's N -noise eedeCode City wide study on current noise Levels! Establish City program and Standard Continue to work with Sound Transit and BNSF to reduce rail noise and ensure it meets the Federal Transit Administration standards and continue to work with the Port Authority of Seattle to reduce airport operational noise and ensure airport operational noise meets FAA standards 22 Commented ISM56I: Noise level studies have been done on light rail and airport noise and will continue (light rail to meet FTP standards and Airport to meet FAA standards) Commented [RF571: The preceding strategy talks about applying and enforcing the noise code. If this is something different, please describe. If it's the same, delete.