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Planning Commission
WORK SESSION MINUTES
Date: June 18, 2015
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Rainier Conference Room
Present: Vice Chair, Sharon Mann; Commissioners, Louise Strander, Thomas McLeod,
Miguel Maestas and Nhan Nguyen
Absent: Chair, Mike Hansen; and Commissioner Brooke Alford
Staff: Nora Gierloff, Deputy Director; Laura Benjamin, Assistant Planner and Wynetta
Bivens, Planning Commission Secretary
CASE NUMBERS: PL13-0051 — 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update
L13 -0052 — Housing
L13 -0053 — Residential Neighborhoods
APPLICANT: City of Tukwila
REQUEST: Proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Residential
Neighborhoods Element of the Comprehensive Plan as part of the periodic
review and update of the Plan required by the Washington Growth
Management Act
LOCATION: Citywide Askz
Laura Benjamin, Assistant Planner, Department of Community Development facilitated review of the
Draft Housing and Draft Residential Neighborhoods Elements with the Commission. The revisions
recommended by the Planning Commission have been incorporated in the attached Housing and
Residential Neighborhoods Elements Draft Issues attached Matrix. The matrix also includes noted
comments from comment letters and emails submitted.
Adjourned: 7:25 PM
Submitted by:
Wynetta Bivens
Planning Commission Secretary
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City of Tukwila
Planning Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) MINUTES
Date: June 25, 2015
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Council Chambers
Present: Chair, Mike Hansen; Vice Chair, Sharon Mann; Commissioners, Louise Strander,
Thomas McLeod, and Brooke Alford
Commissioner Miguel Maestas - Arrived at 6:45 pm
Absent; Commissioner, Nhan Nguyen
Staff: Nora Gierloff, Deputy Director; Laura Benjamin, As g t Planner, Rebecca Fox,
Senior Planner, and Wynetta Bivens, Planning Co. ion Secretary
Chair Hansen called the public hearing to order at 6:40 pm.
Motion: Commissioner Alford made a motion to a e 05/21/15 an. ' :/15 minutes.
Commissioner McLeod seconded the and all were in favor.
Chair Hansen opened the public hearing and swore in those wishing to vide testimony.
CASE NUMBERS: PL13 -0051 — 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update
L13 -0052 — Housing
L13 -0053 — Residential Neighborhoods
APPLICANT: City of Tukwila
REQUEST: Proposed amendments to the Housing Element and Residential
Neighborhoods Element of the Comprehensive Plan as part of the periodic
review and update of the Plan required by the Washington Growth
Management Act
LOCATION: Citywide
Nora Gierloff, Deputy Director, Department of Community Development, explained that staff created a
video to provide background on the Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) Update. The video was played
following Ms. Gierloff s comments. Following is a portion of the information that was incorporated in the
video. The Comp Plan is a State mandated 20 year vision, which includes State, Regional, King County,
and City of Tukwila policies. The purpose of the plan is to guide City decisions, which is made up of
various elements and topics. Every eight to twelve years the City assesses how well the plan is working
and makes changes. The current update begin in 2011 and will we be completed by the end of 2015. The
City has had many forms of public outreach to inform residences, guests and the business community
regarding the update process to give them the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed updates.
Additional information regarding the Comp Plan Update can be obtained on the City's website.
Laura Benjamin, Assistant Planner, Department of Community Development explained the review
process for the Housing and Residential Neighborhood Element.
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June 25, 2015
Public Comments:
Bill Holstine, a 25 year citizen said he has been engaged in conversations with the City for the
past six months. His said his main issues are privacy being compromised and the impacts of the
maximum building heights in the neighborhood. He said side windows that compromise privacy
should not be allowed. He said there should be some coordination with citizens who are going to
be impacted by very tall structures. He suggested a policy be adopted for maximum 25 ft.
building heights and increased lot sizes.
Joan Hernandez, citizen, encouraged maintenance improvement and diversity in the City
housing stock. She spoke in support of historical preservation for all private property owners and
inquired whether it was referenced in the Comp Plan. Staff said the City does support historical
preservation, which is addressed and incorporated in policy 1.3 of the Community Image and
Identity element of the Comp Plan. Ms. Hernandez said she did not feel like policy 1.3 was
enough because there is no commitment. She requested the Commission consider amending the
Comp Plan to reference language in the Residential Neighborhood providing the opportunity to
property owners to apply for the landmark status.
The Commission were in support of adding language to the Comp Plan to suppo
Hernandez's request. Commissioner Hansen requested a place holder in the matrix o
incorporate language.
Hamdi Abdull, Executive Director, Somali and Youth and Family Club said the affordable
housing situation is very bad, which causes a lot of homelessness. She said there needs to be
consideration to see what can be done to support affordable housing for large families and it
needs to be comprehensive and inclusive. She said what is currently called affordable is not
affordable.
Alyssa Mehl and Richard Loo, Representatives for Bellwhether Housing, a non -profit low
income and affordable housing provider. Mr. Loo provided background information on
Bellwhether Housing. He discussed the challenge they face in providing affordable houses. He is
urging that the City's Comp Plan emphasis the prioritization of permanently affordable housing
to create long term stability in the City. Ms. Mehl said they think the following three strategies
will help provide incentives and attract housing development to the City. They are requesting
they are addressed in the Comp:
1) Reduction of parking requirements,
2) The reduction of studio unit size requirements,
3) Partial exemptions of impact fees for qualified affordable housing projects.
Barbara Bader, asked the Commission to comment on the Draft TIB element regarding the
cultural and ethnic vision. Staff clarified that the element she was referring to was discussed at
the May PC meeting. Ms. Bader also commented on reduced parking, and 400 sq. ft. units, which
she said she is opposed to being adopted. She said the area is impacted by low income and
affordable housing and she would like to see more concentration of economic low income
development.
Graydon Manning, Representative for Homestead Community Land Trust, a non - profit home
ownership group focused on low income housing development. They create permanently
affordable home ownership with a one -time subsidy. He said the current zoning restrictions
prevents them from maximizing the allowable 35 units for a proposed development in the
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June 25, 2015
Cascade View neighborhood. He said they appreciation and support the following policies, 3.1,
3.2, 3.3 and 3.6 as well as 7.3 and 7.4 for residential neighborhoods. He also said they were in
agreement with the development strategies mentioned by the Bellwhether Housing
representatives.
Commissioner Mann asked Mr. Manning if they were to build a 35 unit development how
could they assure that it wouldn't look like a project but blend into the neighborhood. Mr.
Manning said they have many strategies and the utilization of fantastic designs would prevent it
from looking out of place. He said they could write enforcement mechanisms in the home
owner's association agreement to ensure it is integrated into the community.
Amy Gore, Sustainable Community Instructor, Futurewise, said they are requesting a specific
and clear affordable housing development and preservation program in the Comp Plan. She said
they urge the City to include language for the following three issues in the Draft Housing
Element that will better address the need:
1) Add a policy which addresses the risk of displacemgnt of low income communities,
particularly in proximity to transit;
2) Include additional tools such as density bonuses, impact fee exemptions, reduced parking,
and housing trust fund under policy 3.2. They urge the City to ensure that any incentives
provided by the City be tied directly and explicitly to public benefits like affordable
housing,
3) Ensure that all affordable housing preserved or developed with City resources have long
term affordability requirements and be offered at below market rate rents.
Kayla Schott Bresler, Policy Manager, Housing Development Consortium, King County,
requested that a policy is added to the Comp Plan specifically addressing the housing needs for
folks making less than 30% of the area median income. She said it is critical that the
redevelopment strategies are coupled with affordable housing incentives to ensure Tukwila can
meet the needs of current and future residents as housing prices increase. She expressed
appreciation for the preservation policy and implementation strategies in the Housing Element.
She urge the City to look at both qualitative and quantitative measures of evaluating housing
needs such as, adequate size housing stock for families, healthy conditions, near transit, and
permanent affordability requirement.
Hyojin Whitford, citizen, said she is proposing that the current lot size be reduced from 6500
sq. ft. to 6000 sq. ft. because current lot sizes are limiting. She said reducing the lot size will
allow for new development and maximize the property value by having new quality and
attractive housing for the residential neighborhoods. She asked that the Commission seriously
consider her request.
Todd Smith, citizen, expressed concern that the housing element and the way housing is being
looked at is not cohesive. He asked why the City can't partnership with groups that have good
development ideas.
Paula Cabunoc, citizen, said that she is opposed to reducing the current lot size, and she does
not want dense housing. She also said the community should be able to provide input.
There were no further comments.
The public hearing was closed.
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June 25, 2015
Matrix Walkthrough — Housing and Residential Neighborhoods Elements
Staff and the Planning Commission completed a walkthrough of the Issues Matrix. The Planning
Commission was in consensus to approve incorporated recommendations and comments as amended with
additional changes noted below. All recommendations from meetings, comment letters and or emails
from 6/18/15 — 6/23/15 are incorporated in the attached Housing and Residential Neighborhoods Element
Matrix 6.25.15, version 6.9.15.
Changes:
Housing
Revision: Row 22, comment noted section - row 19 is referenced, revise ,referenced row 20
Residential Neighborhoods
Add - policy 7.2.6, Language to read: "Strict code enforcemen fo ' eighbor quality, especially
regarding noise and
Motion:
Commissioner McLeod made a motion to adopt Case Number Ll3 -0052 - Housing
L13 -0053 and Residential Neighborhoods Elements as amended and forward them to the City
Council for review. Commissioner Alford seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Director's Report
• Staff provided an update of upcoming meetings
• Staff thanked the Commission for their hard work on the Comp Plan. And Chair Hansen
commended staff on their exceptional preparation on the Comp Plan.
Adjourned: 8:50 PM
Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens
Planning Commission Secrr
Attachment
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Housing Element - Version 6.9.15
Revision Matrix 6.25.15
Note: Comments listed without an exhibit reference were delivered verbally during the public hearing
Row #
Page #
Comment
(language changes in strikeout /underline, recommendation in bold)
Exhibit # /Date /Source
Staff comment /analysis /options
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Purpose. Second paragraph. Change the word "modest" to be consistent
with PSRC TOD language.
Mann, PC Work Session,
6.18.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as suggested. Now reads
"These steps are necessary to plan for growth that will
barriers that low
reduce prevent modest wage workers
and moderate income households from living near their
work or transit..." Language from PSRC Growing Transit
Communities Strategy -
http: / /www.psrc.org /assets /9539 /GTCStrategy.pdf
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Home Ownership Options. The last sentence states that the current range
of housing options does not accommodates older adults hoping to "age in
place." I would add that the current range doesn't accommodate older
adults who would like to remain in Tukwila but no longer want to live in a
large house with a big yard. Some seniors would like to downsize to a
small house with a small yard or even a townhouse.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Comment noted.
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Policy 3.1.1. Correct horizon date (typo)
Staff edit
Staff Recommendation: Policy 3.1.1. now reads "...to
meet the regional growth target of 4,800 new housing
units by 2013 2030."
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Policy 3.1.2.1 would insert the word "especially" or "particularly" so that it
reads: "...sizes particularly in neighborhoods where..."
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as suggested. Policy 3.1.2
now reads "Explore adopting smaller lot sizes, especially
in neighborhoods where the historical lot pattern is
smaller than the established 6.7 dwelling units per acre
(6,500 square foot lots)."
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Revise Implementation Strategy on revised lot size. Change "maximum" to
"minimum" (typo).
Staff edit
See below (Row )
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I would delete the first strategy as it sounds like the neighborhood will be
deciding the minimum lots sizes. It makes sense to meet with the
neighborhood but their wishes should not be the controlling factor.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
The intent of the Implementation Strategy is to involve
residents in the process of establishing lot area
minimums. Council will ultimately decide on lot area
minimums, but community involvement is critical to
ensure revised regulations are the best fit for the
neighborhood. Staff Recommendation: Revise to keep
intent of Implementation Strategy and add language to
better define the community's role in the process. The
Implementation Strategy now reads "Meet with
residents and property owners at the neighborhood
level to receive input to help establish desired lot area
maximums. minimums for the individual
neighborhoods."
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6,500 sf minimum lot size and 50 ft minimum lot width requirements in
the LDR zone hamstring the number of buildable units and make projects
economically unviable, specifically potential project at Riverton United
Methodist Church property. Support options to reduce lot size and lot
dimensions.
Email from Homestead
Community Land Trust,
dated 6.23.15
Comment noted. Policy 3.1.2 supports exploring options
to adopt smaller lot sizes in neighborhoods where the
historical lot pattern is smaller than the zoning code
requirements.
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We ask the City include a strategy in the Comprehensive Plan to consider
amending the development code requirements to allow for smaller studio
housing units.
Letter from Bellwether
Housing, dated 6.25.15
Amending the development code to allow for a full
range of housing options, which may include smaller
studio housing units, is addressed in Policy 3.2.2. Staff
Recommendation: Keep as is.
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Policy 3.2.1. Reword to clarify. The City provides zoning that allows for
housing, but does not provide housing.
Staff edit
Staff Recommendation: Revise as suggested. Policy 3.2.1
now reads "Provide zoning that allows a variety of
housing throughout the City to allow for diverse,
equitable neighborhoods.
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Policies 3.2.2 and 3.2.3.1 support these policies that would enable a
greater variety of housing types than currently exist in Tukwila.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Comment noted.
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Policy 3.2.3. Reword to clarify. The City has a limited supply of land. Utilize
zoning that allows for housing and other facilities.
Mann, PC Work Session,
6.18.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as suggested. Policy 3.2.3
"Provide land is
now reads sufficient appropriate zoning
appropriately zoned for housing of all types..."
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Suggest the City consider re- introducing the housing options program or
to consider a new set of allowances in residential zones that reward the
kind of development the City wishes to see.
Email from Homestead
Community Land Trust,
dated 6.23.15
Comment noted. Goal 3.2 and Implementation
Strategies support the reinstatement of limited
demonstration projects for clustered or cottage housing.
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One of the best ways to prevent and address homelessness is to ensure
that quality, permanently affordable housing is available for very -low
income households. Ask that the City add a policy under Goal 3.2 to "work
to address the need for housing affordable to households at less than 30%
AMI."
Letter from
HDC /Futurewise, dated
6.23.15
Policy 3.2.2 address housing opportunities for all
population segments. Staff Recommendation: Revise
Policy 3.2.2 to include language specific to households at
less than 30% AMI. Policy 3.2.2 now reads " Encourage a
full range of housing opportunities for all population
segments, including very -low income households
earning less than 30% AMI, through actions..."
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It is critical that the City implement proactive policies to prevent and
mitigate displacement as affordable housing is lost to redevelopment. Ask
that the City add a policy or strategy under Goal 3.2 to "work to prevent
displacement of low- income populations and mitigate the impact of
displacement as development occurs, particularly in proximity to transit
and opportunity -rich neighborhoods.
Letter from
HDC /Futurewise, dated
6.23.15
Policy 3.2.5 and 3.2.6 address affordable housing
preservation, including mitigating displacement. Staff
Recommendation: Revise Policy 3.2.5 to more explicitly
address displacement from redevelopment as an aspect
of affordable housing preservation. Policy 3.2.5 now
reads "Develop affordable housing preservation
programs and strategies, including prevention of the
displacement of low- income households in areas of
redevelopment."
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I strongly support the first strategy.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Comment noted.
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I would remove the word "limited" in the second strategy. If we continue
to be overly cautious and restrictive, we will have the same result, no
cottage housing, etc. I would prefer that the City develop codes for these
housing types rather than limit them to demonstration projects. Many
other cities have managed to adopt realistic, workable regulations, why
not Tukwila?
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
The now expired Housing Options program (TMC
18.120) was intended to be a limited, pilot program.
Many cities have demonstrated success with a limited
pilot /demonstration cottage housing program, and then
renewed and revised the program using lessons learns to
expand the program and to promote successful,
compatible development. Staff Recommendation: Keep
as is.
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Ask that the City add a policy to ensure that affordable housing created or
preserved using local public resources or by regulation retains its
affordability for the longest possible term and be created at below- market
rate.
Letter from
HDC /Futurewise, dated
6.23.15
Term of affordability addressed in Implementation
Strategy "Develop specific statements regarding
location, type, and characteristics of desired affordable
housing to present to local non - profit developers." Staff
Recommendation: Keep as is. The level of affordability
and how long housing will remain affordable would be
included in these statements to developers.
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Reword Implementation Strategy to clarify City's role in supporting a
regional housing position. City to participate and provide support but will
not staff /fund the position.
McLeod, PC Work
Session, 6.18.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as suggested. Now reads
"Participate the level, by
support staffing at regional
supporting an the form of a South King County Housing
& Neighborhood Planner position..."
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Need for additional Implementation Strategy to support "Identify specific
publically -owned land for affordable housing development." Acquiring
property (land banking) for affordable housing is a tool supported by the
PSRC Growing Transit Community's effort.
Mann /McLeod, PC Work
Session, 6.18.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as suggested. New
Implementation Strategy reads "Explore acquiring
property to land bank for affordable housing."
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While there are a variety of regulatory incentives the City can utilize to
promote the development of affordable housing, some tools go beyond
the City's jurisdiction, such as tax credits and tax - exempt bonds. The
purpose of the Implementation Strategy is for the City to explore and
utilize regulatory tools and incentives to promote housing developments
that meet community needs that are currently not being met by the
existing housing stock, specifically 'family-sized' (3+ bedroom) apartments
and housing that is affordable for low and very -low income residents. The
Implementation Strategy should be revised to maintain this purpose and
include tools that are available to the City.
Staff edit
Staff Recommendation: Implementation Strategy now
" Explore develop incentive tax
reads and zoning, crcdits,
tax bonds, tax impact fees, housing
exempt exempt a
trust fund, density bonuses, parking exemptions,
deferred or reduced payment of impact fees, multi -
family tax exemptions and /or other tools to develop or
maintain affordable housing that meets the needs of the
community, specifically units sized and priced for low
and very -low income residents."
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Ask that the City add more tools to "explore and develop" under Goal 3.2,
such as: density bonuses, reduced parking requirements, multi - family tax
exemptions, fee waivers, impact fee exemptions, and permit expediting in
order to encourage the development of housing affordable at below
market -rate.
Letter from
HDC /Futurewise, dated
6.23.15
Comment noted. Staff Recommendation: Addressed in
previous comment (Row 19).
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We ask that the City include a strategy in the Comprehensive Plan to
explore development incentives to reduce parking ratio requirements for
affordable housing development near transit areas.
Letter from Bellwether
Housing, dated 6.25.15
Comment noted. Staff Recommendation: Addressed in
previous comment (Row 19).
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We ask that the City include a strategy in the Comprehensive Plan to
consider development incentives that reduce impact fess for qualified low-
income housing projects to encourage affordable housing development.
Letter from Bellwether
Housing, dated 6.25.15
Comment noted. Staff Recommendation: Addressed in
previous comment (Row 19).
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Strongly support the exploration of a housing trust fund.
Letter from
HDC /Futurewise, dated
6.23.15
Comment noted.
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Appreciate the attention paid to collaboration with other jurisdictions,
nonprofits, and regional partners - Goal 3.3.
Letter from
HDC /Futurewise, dated
6.23.15
Comment noted.
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Strongly support Policy 3.3.2 to review progress toward reaching
affordable housing goals.
Letter from
HDC /Futurewise, dated
6.23.15
Comment noted.
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Goal 3.4 Implementation Strategies- last bullet. Would this fund assist all
low- income homeowners or only those connecting to City of Tukwila
sewers?
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Comment noted. The potential Housing Trust Fund
would assist all low- income homeowners living in the
City of Tukwila, regardless of sewer provider. This
Implementation Strategy is consistent with language in
the Utilities Element.
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Goal 3.6 As the demand for housing rises in Tukwila, we urge the
Comprehensive Plan to emphasize the prioritization of permanent
affordable housing development to create long -term stability so that
equity and diversity remain an integral part of Tukwila's core.
Letter from Bellwether
Housing, dated 6.25.15
Comment noted.
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Policy 3.6.2.1 support this policy but feel it needs an additional
Implementation Strategy. I would suggest: Develop regulations for small
houses, cottage housing, and other innovative housing types appropriate
for seniors so they may remain in the community.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Policies and Implementation Strategies addressing
promoting a variety of housing options are found under
Goal 3.2 (pages 4 -5). Adding additional language to
support Policy 3.6.2 may be redundant. Staff
Recommendation: Keep as is.
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Need for Implementation Strategy to support Policy 3.6.4. Schools are an
Staff Recommendation: Revise as suggested. New
Implementation Strategy to support Policy 3.6.4. to read
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important factor for prospective homebuyers and the City can do more to
"Work with school districts serving Tukwila students to
support and strengthen the image /reputation of Tukwila's schools to bring
Hansen meeting with
promote a positive image and reputation of Tukwila's
in more homebuyers and long -term residents.
staff, 6.22.15
schools and educational programs."
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Residential Neighborhoods Element - Version 6.9.15
Revision Matrix 6.25.15
Note: Comments listed without an exhibit reference were delivered verbally during the public hearing
Row #
Page #
Comment
(language changes in strikeout /underline,
recommendation in bold)
Exhibit # /Date /Source
Staff comment /analysis /options
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5
Walking and biking are potential organized
recreation activities. Organized recreation activities
should not focus on activities which requires access
to a motor vehicle.
Alford meeting with
staff, 6.23.15
Comment noted.
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Noise Abatement. This title does not seem to
match the text under it. The topic seems to be
about protecting neighborhoods.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
The issue is focused on protecting
neighborhoods from noise including
auto traffic, airports, and light and
heavy rail, and corresponds with Goal
7.7. Staff Recommendation: Keep as is.
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Policy 7.2.2 Sidewalks are a critical component of
residential infrastructure. More emphasis should
be placed on sidewalk development.
Mann, PC Work Session,
6.18.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. Policy 7.2.2 now reads
"Improve the public infrastructure in
all neighborhoods to an equivalent
level of quality, with an emphasis on
sidewalks."
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Code Enforcement, proactive and reactive efforts,
can help to improve neighborhood quality and
improve and create a more consistent level of
quality /livability in the City's neighborhoods. Need
for additional policy language on Code
Enforcement.
Mann, PC Work Session,
6.18.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. New policy 7.2.5 now reads
"Provide adequate support for Code
Enforcement efforts to improve and
maintain neighborhood quality and
livability."
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Need for Implementation Strategy to work off
Policy 7.2.1 to support schools as integral parts of
the built environment /infrastructure of
neighborhoods.
Hansen meeting with
staff, 6.22.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. New Implementation
Strategy now reads "Continue to work
with school districts serving Tukwila
students to ensure school facilities
provide quality public spaces."
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Need for additional policy language to address the
need for stricter enforcement of City codes to
maintain and enhance neighborhood quality,
specifically for noise and odor issues.
Mann, public hearing,
6.25.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. New Policy 7.2.6 now reads
"Strict code enforcement of policies
for neighborhood quality, especially
regarding noise and odor."
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Community members were involved in the creation
of the Walk and Roll Plan, but outreach efforts
have since ended. Community members should
continue to be a part of the process, including
implementation of the plan and the development
of new and enhancement of existing pedestrian
and bicycle facilities.
Alford meeting with
staff, 6.23.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. New Implementation
Strategy now reads "Continue
developing and implementing projects
from the Walk and Roll Plan and Safe
Routes to School, with a renewed
emphasis on community involvement
and engagement."
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4th bullet — It's difficult to comment on this
without knowing where the specified areas are. Is it
a particular neighborhood?
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
The specified areas which may require
sidewalks adjacent to new
development or participation in a no-
protest LID are not predetermined.
Areas, whether they be
neighborhoods or smaller
geographical areas, will be determined
by Public Works and the City's
established sidewalk prioritization
protocol. Comment noted.
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Last bullet — The Goal 1 C should be written out as
someone reading the Comp Plan may not be
familiar with the Strategic Plan.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. Implementation Strategy
now reads "Implement the Strategic
Plan, specifically Goal 1C - Focus City
planning and investments on creating
a connected, dynamic urban
environment."
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New residential development should not
significantly reduce the tree canopy. Additional
language should be added to include preservation
of the tree canopy, in addition to significant trees.
Alford meeting with
staff, 6.23.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. Implementation Strategy
now reads "Apply the tree code to
require site design that minimizes the
removal of significant trees and
maintains appropriate tree canopy
standards."
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Signage in neighborhoods can help to create a
welcoming, inviting, and inclusive environment.
Signage should focus on creating a sense of
community and place making, rather than focusing
on the geographical neighborhood boundaries.
McLeod, PC Work
Session, 6.18.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. New Implementation
Strategy now reads "Develop
neighborhood signage in multiple
languages to foster a sense of
community in residential areas."
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Since the policy [7.3] deals with promoting a mix of
uses, there should be a strategy dealing with
housing other than new single - family homes. 1
would suggest: Development of a variety of
housing types including townhomes, small houses,
accessory dwelling units, duplexes, etc.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Promoting a diverse range of housing
options is addressed in the Housing
Element, Goal 3.1 and 3.2. Goal 7.3
focuses on improvements to the built
environment to encourage
sustainability. Staff Recommendation:
Keep as is.
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Reword Implementation Strategy to clarify how
City plans to put "emphasis" on existing land use
patterns.
Mann, PC Work Session,
6.18.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. Implementation Strategy
now reads "Continued emphasis on
existing land use patterns to protect
residential uses."
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Implementation Strategies should be reworded to
include more verbs and be more actionable.
Alford meeting with
staff, 6.23.15
Implementation Strategies for Goal 7.3
(pages 9 -10) Staff Recommendation:
Keep as is. Wording of Implementation
Strategies is consistent with other
Comp Plan elements.
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Policy 7.4.2. Language on "identified, valued
natural and historic features" may be too
restrictive in promoting high quality design. Also
unclear what is considered a natural and /or historic
feature in Tukwila./
The language on "identified, valued natural and
historic features" should be kept to protect and
enhance the City's natural and historic features,
such as the Duwamish /Green River. Language may
be amended to allow for more flexibility of design,
but purpose should be kept.
Mann, PC Work Session,
6.18.15/ Alford meeting
with staff, 6.23.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise to keep
purpose of preserving Tukwila's valued
natural and historic features without
limiting different types of quality
design. Policy 7.4.2 now reads "Ensure
that, when applicable, residential
development reflects high design
quality in- harmony with identified,
valued natural and historic features."
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Goal 7.3 Implementation Strategies, 2nd and 4th
bullets. Landscape planters - If it is what I call a
parking stri p, a planting area between the curb and
the sidewalk, then I do not support these
strategies. I really like parking strips but would not
require them.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
A landscape planter may be located
between the sidewalk and curb or
between the sidewalk and adjacent
building. Specific design requirements
would be codified in the Public Works
Infrastructure Design Manual.
Comment noted.
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Implementation Strategies, 3rd bullet. This doesn't
match the language in the draft Housing Element's
Policy 3.1.2 and its Implementation Strategies.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
The Implementation Strategies on
page 11 correspond with the Single -
Family Residential Development
Policies (7.4.3- 7.4.7). The policy
language in the Housing Element
applies city -wide, not solely to single -
family homes /zones. Comment noted.
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Implementation Strategy on "diminished garage
requirements ". Need to clarify to ensure off - street
continues to be required /encourage. Reword to
clarify "diminished."
Mann, PC Work Session,
6.18.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. Implementation Strategy
now reads "... such as requirements
for less visually diminished
prominent
garages requirements and /or front
yard setbacks for garages."
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Goal 7.4 Implementation Strategies. 2nd bullet —
Once again I would caution that any right -size
parking standards need to recognize that lower
income workers may not be able to use transit if
they perform shift work or work in areas not
served by transit, particularly industrial areas.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Comment noted.
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Goal 7.4 Implementation Strategies. I would add
another strategy: Revise recreation space
requirements for multi - family housing and
townhomes.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Recreation space requirements are
included in the Implementation
Strategy "Multi- family design criteria,
standards, and guidelines." Staff
Recommendation: Keep as is.
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Community gardens spaces should be encouraged
as recreation space in multi - family developments.
However, the current Implementation Strategy is
too narrowly focused on vegetable gardens.
Alford meeting with
staff, 6.23.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. Implementation Strategy
now reads "Amend the zoning code to
community
encourage vegetable
gardens and other forms of urban
agriculture as part of recreation
space."
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Policy 7.5.1. Needs to be reworded to be clearer.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. Policy 7.5.1 now reads
"Link commercial areas located te-
residential areas within approximately
one - quarter mile of residential areas
high -
with quality
pedestrian and bicycle access facilities
."
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Need to clarify Implementation Strategy on parking
in neighborhood- supportive commercial areas.
Need to distinguish on- street and off - street
parking.
Mann, PC Work Session,
6.18.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. Implementation Strategy
now reads "On- street parking along
the street front, behind or beside
buildings."
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Implementation Strategy to support Policy 7.5.6
should be more explicit about how to create
divisions /transitions between commercial or
industrial uses and residential uses.
Alford meeting with
staff, 6.23.15
Staff Recommendation: Revise as
suggested. Implementation Strategy
now reads " Continue to apply multi -
family and commercial design
guidelines, with an emphasis on
buffering residential uses from
commercial and industrial uses."
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Goal 7.6. These policies are not appropriate for the
entire length of Southcenter Blvd. They appear to
be written for just the section of the roadway east
of 1 -5.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Southcenter Boulevard is the section
of 'Southcenter' that is located east of
1 -5. The roadway becomes
Southcenter Parkway once it veers
south and runs by the mall. The
policies are intended to focus on
Southcenter Boulevard, the stretch of
roadway that separates commercial
uses at Southcenter from the
residential areas to the north. Staff
Recommendation: Keep as is.
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There needs to be an additional Goal addressing
the protection of residential neighborhoods from
noxious odors.
Letter from Pam Carter,
dated 6.21.15
Goal 7.1 Residential Land Use Pattern
and Goal 7.2 Neighborhood Quality
address odor impacts on residential
areas with high level policy language.
More specific language is best suited
for regulations. In regards to
marijuana grow operations, the City is
aware that this is an issue and efforts
are underway to address them
through efforts outside of the Comp
Plan update. See Community Affairs
and Park Committee memo dated
6.22.15, available at
http : / /records.tukwilawa.gov /WebLin
k8 /1 /doc /258740 /Electronic.aspx Staff
Recommendation: Keep as is.
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