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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit L08-085 - JEFFREY ALAN - RYAN HILL REZONERYAN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD REZONE RYAN HILL ZONING CODE AMENDMENT L08-085 City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director Jeffrey Alan 7920 Seward Park Avenue S. Seattle, WA 98118 March 23, 2009 RE: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (L08 -084) and Zoning Code Amendment Rezone (L08 -085) Dear Mr. Alan: I have received your message confirming that you will withdraw your applications from consideration in 2009. You have said that you would like to have them considered in 2010. The City of Tukwila is not able to refund application fees when the applicant withdraws the application, nor can inactive applications be carried over from one year to the next. If you decide you wish to proceed with the rezone and Comprehensive Plan amendment next year, you will need to reapply by the December 31, 2009 deadline, provide complete application information as indicated in the Complete Application Checklist, and pay the fees for the new application. If you feel that you have compelling reasons that an exception to City policy should be made and a refund should be granted, you may make a formal request in writing and it will be reviewed. Please provide this information not later than April 1, 2009 in order to have a request considered. Rebecca Fox Senior Planner Rf 1 12:52:59 PM 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206- 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665 (03/23/2009) Rebecca Fox - Re: 4411. yan Way /rezone From: "Jeffrey Alan" <jeffrey @seanet.com> To: Rebecca Fox <rfox @ci.tukwila.wa.us> Date: 03/09/2009 11:37 AM Subject: Re: 4411 S Ryan Way /rezone CC: Dear Rebecca, <ukplan @ci.tukwila.wa.us> 1 Thank you for all your correspondence over the last few months with regard to my application for rezone for the property on S Ryan and 47th Ave S. This is a confirmation that indeed we will not be submitting any further materials and that we awill not be moving ahead with the application for rezone at this time. i am currently away dealing with family issues and will return on the 12th of March. I will contact you on my return and discuss any options for carrying over the application for next year if at all possible or the option for a refund on any of fees if and where applicable. Best to you and hop you had a wonderful vacation!! Sincerely Jeffrey Alan Ocean Blue LLC - Thoughtful & Sustainable Vision - Windermere Real Estate Jeffrey @seanet.com 206 - 579 -0798 (ph) 206 - 722 -7522 (fax) Page 1 City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director Jeffrey Alan 7920 Seward Park Avenue S. Seattle, WA 98118 January 29, 2009 RE: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (L08 -084) and Rezone (L08 -085) Dear Mr. Allen: This letter will follow up the phone conversation that we had earlier in the week about the schedule for providing materials required to complete your applications. In consideration of limited staff resources and a large number of requests, we will need to receive the materials requested in the attached letter no later than March 2, 2009, order to have your applications for Comprehensive Plan change and Rezone considered in 2009. If you have questions, please contact me by phone at 206- 431 -3683 or via email at rfoxna,ci.tukwila.wa.us Sincerely, Rebecca Fox Senior Planner Enc. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206- 431 -3670 • Faz: 206 - 431 -3665 • City of Tukwila • Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director Jeffrey Alan 7920 Seward Park Avenue S. Seattle, WA 98118 January 12, 2009 RE: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (L08 -084) and Rezone (L08 -085) Dear Mr. Alan: The City of Tukwila has received your applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (L08 -084) and Rezone (L08 -085), and has found them to be incomplete. In order to have a complete application, the following must be submitted to the permit center. Please refer to the attached Complete Application Checklist: a. Provide four full -size copies of all graphics, including those already provided with initial application materials. Clearly indicated the existing and proposed zoning/Comprehensive Plan classification; b. Project Description and Analysis — (Complete Application Checklist —Item #12). Provide two copies of sensitive area studies as needed per Tukwila's Sensitive Areas Ordinance (TMC 18.45) See Technical Report Guidelines and Sensitive Area Special Study Guidelines (online at www.ci .tukwila.wa.us /dcd/dcdplanhtm) for additional information; c. Site Plan — (Complete Application Checklist —Items #13 a - k) 13 (a) —Site Plan must include graphic scale, north arrow and project name. Maximum size 24" x 36" 13 (b)— Existing and proposed building footprints 13 (c) Vicinity map with site location. Does not need to be to scale. 13 (d) Landscape areas sufficient to meet Zoning Code requirements. Planting plan is not required. 13 (e) Parking lots, driveways and access roads 13 (f) Loading and service areas 13 (g) Fences, rockeries and retaining walls 13 (h) Proposed lot and tract lines if applicable 13 (i) Location of all tracts to be dedicated to any public or private purpose with notes stating their purpose Rf 1 01/12/2009 H: \COMP PLAN 2008 - 2009 \L08 -084 &85- -Ryan Hill Neighborhood \L08 -084 & L08- 085-- lncomplete.notice.RyanHill.doc 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665 • • 13 (j) Plan showing the location of all sensitive areas (e.g. streams, wetlands, slopes over 15 %, coal mine areas and important geological and archaeological sites) and their buffers and setbacks 13 (k) Dash in setback distances required under proposed zoning from all parcel lot lines d. Other — Complete Application Checklist —Item 14.) Scalable building elevations of proposed structures with key colors and materials e. Show street addresses on all lots, if available. Upon receipt of these items, the City will re- review them for completeness and will mail you written notification of completeness or incompleteness within 14 days. These applications will expire if we do not receive the additional information within ninety days of the date of this letter unless an extension is granted pursuant to Section 18.104.070(E). If you have any questions with this matter you may contact me at 206 - 431 -3683 or rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us Sincerely, '1 Rebecca Fox Senior Planner Enc. Rf 2 01/12/2009 H: \COMP PLAN 2008 - 2009 \L08 -084 &85- -Ryan Hill Neighborhood \L08 -084 & L08- 085-- Incomplete.notice.RyanHill.doc CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila. WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 FAX (206) 431 -3665 E -mafl: tukplan(aici.tukwila.wa.us AFFIDAVIT OF INSTALLATION AND POSTING OF PUBLIC INFORMATION SIGN(S) State of Washington County of King City of Tukwila I Ofje6T /4 4-01 (PRINT NAME) understand that Section 18.104.110 of the Tukwila Municipal Code/ requires me to post the property no later than fourteen (14) days following the issuance of the Notice of Completeness. I certify that on ‘01/1-- the Public Notice Board(s) in accordance with Section 18. 1 ,10 :, �p 1 the oth r applicable guidelines were posted on the property located at /Aka/ ? so as to be cl y seen from each right -of -way primary vehicular . access to the property or application file number 7i, I herewith authorize the City of Tukwila or its representative to remove and immediately dispose of the sign at the property owner's expense, if not removed in a timely n er or within fourteen (14) days of a Notice letter. Applicant or Project Manager's Signature On this day personally appeared before me c� �� Q to me known to be the individual who executed the foregoing insttumetit and acknowledged that he/she signed the same as his/her voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes mentioned therein. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this '‘.\S"\--- day of 0- pctPVl1 ioi , 3.0122_ •9 NO PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington • Illl rnV- 1 \�`Q -l� f residing at 1 � /• My commission expires on 3 UV1 P Y1, a 0 \ 1 Pluming Forms \Applications \newCOMPOnly e« April 11, 2006 CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community. Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX (206) 431 -3665 E -mail: tukplan@ci.tukwila.wa.us AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP AND HOLD HARMLESS PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING The undersigned being duly sworn and upon oath states as follows: 1. I am the current owner of the property which is the subject of this application. 2. All statements contained in the applications have been prepared by me or my agents and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 3. The application is being submitted with my knowledge and consent. 4. Owner grants the City, its employees, agen engin upon Owner's real property, located at for the purpose of application review, for ss COD : « - orj o ' rep e��ves the right to enter e limited time n -.:,1-, to complete that purpose. eV j 5. Owner agrees to hold the City harmless for any loss or damage to persons or property occurring on the private property during the City's entry upon the property, unless the loss or damage is the result of the sole negligence of the City. 6. Non - responsiveness to a City information request for ninety (90) or more days, shall be cause to cancel the application(s) without refund of fees. EXECUTED at 774/14" /1' (city), Print Name Address Phone Number 'la' 77-3 — )ifev Lf/A (motel C/ 3 .20 d0 J/I-m lrs x/. .aS .8ECAC / 'r 4,, L � r Signature On this day personally appeared before me S p 11..0 0 .4` 4 ► S�P'Q CAC- to me known to be the individual who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that heishg signed the same as hlsthg voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes mentioned therein. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME ON THIS P. \Plarming Forms \Applications\ZwieOnB oc DAY OF °'c') \9.1.3r , 20 r7-2 ?.,ICA HAI PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington on 77, o1A \1 residing at My Commission expires December 4, 2006 A. ) ZONING CODE AMENDMENT CRITERIA (TMC 18.84.030) 1) The proposed rezone is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan in that it addresses the core issues set forth in the growth management act as well as additional conditions set forth specific to the needs and desires of the City of Tukwilla The primary objective of the comprehensive plan for the development of the City of Tukwilla is to obtain the following: To improve & sustain residential neighborhood quality and livability. A brief description of the area and it's characteristics will help outline the issues the area faces, the reasons why the area lends itself to a rezone for higher density living, and ultimately how these issues culminate to help create an ideal location and model to embody the primary development standard for the city of Tukwilla. The Ryan Hill Neighborhood project is focused in an area of challenging economic and geographic conditions. The area under proposal lacks some basic infrastructure for development, which has likely been one of the greatest deterrent thus far for development. It also lacks close proximity to any shopping, and basic amenities within several miles and sits well away from the other areas of Tukwilla thus far garnering little momentum from the comprehensive plan. Further, the area is adjacent to the 1 -5 corridor and suffers from Jet noise from the flight path for take- off from Boeing field. Based on these and several other factors, the existing zoning of single family 6500 (1 house / 6500 sq ft lots) additionally does not support development due to somewhat challenging topography as well as infrastructure issues such as sewer, water, ample roads, sidewalks etc.. The surrounding area bordered by large scale power lines to the South, I -5 to the West, S Ryan and City of Seattle boundary and Industrial buildings to the North, and relatively undeveloped 47th and 48th Ave S to the East. It is my understanding that there have been a few attempted developments in the area between 47th and 48th that have failed in the last several years. The general nature of the area is dilapidated homes with disheveled yards and structure, a few of which may be vacant and possibly presumed hazardous. The model of the Ryan Hill Neighborhood is to create a small multi economic community of townhomes/ apartments, cottage housing, and single family residences built on a model of Parma - culture, meaning: Permanent culture and the cultivation of lasting communities proactive in community development and fostering of community values and thoughtful principles. The proposed rezone will allow for a community large enough to scale against the cost of bringing necessary infrastructure to the area...essentially creating a "neighborhood" and one designed and built with the principles that inherently foster community, and livability. This is the basic principle of the Cities comprehensive plan. Further, the Ryan Hill vision is to approach construction and planning from a holistic and "Green" approach, with the goal to attain a 5 Star rating for the entire development. The preliminary vision of the development is to incorporate modular design, prefabricated in factories in the NW region that have a waste byproduct of less than 1 percent. The process we are considering also scales best across larger projects and allows for a significant reduction in site work and significantly less impact on the environment overall. At this time there exist no sidewalks, streetlights, no community gathering spaces, no commercial infrastructure within 2 plus miles, and there is little incentive especially under economic conditions for this to change. The Ryan Hill neighborhood proposal and associated rezone would allow for a neighborhood plan to create outdoor and indoor public spaces inclusive of wooded areas, walking trails, connectivity to and preservation of present streams and wetlands and a great community housing environment all within 1 mile of the new Rainier Beach Light Rail station and direct access to main arterials and public transportation options. 2) The proposed rezone is consistent with the scope and purpose of this title and zone application applied for. The development requires the use application of higher density and thus the request to rezone to Medium Density Residential (MDR) specific to the City of Tukwilla Zoning code 18.11 where the requirements and development standards are outlined. (see expansion if requested) 3) The conditions that have likely changed since the current zoning came about involve the establishment of the main principles of the comprehensive plan for the cities development as stated throughout this application. Additionally the increase in traffic both vehicle and air have contributed to the reduction in feasible development opportunities for the said site under its existing zoning. Furthermore, the lack of infrastructure that would be assumed to be forthcoming seemed to be stalled based on the adoption of principles focusing on other core area of development for the City of Tukwilla...primarily those laid out in the guiding principles of the Comprehensive plan inclusive of the following: * To reinvigorate the Pac Hwy corridor and industrial uses along W Marginal *Develop thriving urban center as concentration for employment /shopping and recreation. Other than the guiding principle, "To improve & sustain residential neighborhood quality and livability. "...the 2 above criteria are listed in order of priority. It is our belief that we address the most important guiding principle and while the others are critical to the City as a whole, they contradict the main guiding principle in this particular site and location. Consider that these 2 focuses alone would naturally preclude the city from focusing on creating infrastructure and investment with any type of priority in the proposed area of Ryan Hill Neighborhood. Further it has been stated by the planning department on numerous occasion that this area is considered unique to the City of Tukwilla in that there is little connecting it to the other regions and characteristics of the city...thus actually making it a more likely candidate for a rezone as the affect are lesser on the overall vision for the primary envelope of the City and it's core agendas. 4.) The proposed rezone will be in the interest of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the community and will not be injurious to other properties in the vicinity. The case for safety and such is simple. The current conditions of the area create a lack of safety. The lack of infrastructure/ utilities related to the neighborhood including lack of Waste and Storm water systems as well as water and necessary power in the general area places the area at a detriment and in need of improvements. The proposed rezone and development will provide such enhancements and benefit to the safety and well being of the community. It will further benefit the value of property through infrastructure and community development. It will further enhance quality of life and well being more directly connected to the creation of thoughtful planning, viable thoughtfully designed community spaces, and through sustainable design and implementation. It is undeniable that such a model inherently fosters community, livability, safety, and quality of life. This is the basic principle of the Cities comprehensive plan as well as the model for the proposed Ryan Hill Neighborhood. CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development • 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 FAX (206) 431 -3665 E -mail: tukplan®ci.tukwilawa.us RECEIVED DEC 31. 2008 ZONE CODE DEVEL T AMENDMENTS NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: �y 441 " /54, 1� i LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection. -Cb A ✓ rAz$d LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement). Ic(e A /TA C /J DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR : The individual who: • has decision making authority on behalf of the applicant in meetings with City staff, • has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping development standards, and • is the primary contact with the City, to whom all notices and reports will be sent. Name: 7n'- A 44/ Address: gf few iO Phone: -2 d 571— O W( E -mail: JAG s C6 41 Signature: P\rIannms Forms \Apyunuons \zoneQmg-6r06dac FAX: 26 — 722- 7zz— ? � Date: dy neannev4, FOR STAFF USE ONLY Permits Plus Type: P -ZCA Planner: gel, C C G,,., Fos File Number: LAD - — 0 S-'S Application Complete (Date: ) Project File Number: Application Incomplete (Date: I i 1 2-11 Og) Other File Numbers: Li.? s"--- °ell NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: �y 441 " /54, 1� i LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection. -Cb A ✓ rAz$d LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement). Ic(e A /TA C /J DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR : The individual who: • has decision making authority on behalf of the applicant in meetings with City staff, • has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping development standards, and • is the primary contact with the City, to whom all notices and reports will be sent. Name: 7n'- A 44/ Address: gf few iO Phone: -2 d 571— O W( E -mail: JAG s C6 41 Signature: P\rIannms Forms \Apyunuons \zoneQmg-6r06dac FAX: 26 — 722- 7zz— ? � Date: dy neannev4, A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Existing: LA - Or Proposed: /11 d,R B. ZONING DESIGNATION: Existing: f''2 �r Proposed: rnd 4 C. LAND USE(S): Existing: _ �� Proposed: � if m (for proposed changes in land use designations or rezones) P: \planning Forms Applications \zoneChng- 6.O&doc December a 2006 A. ) zoN NG s'4)i,L AM EN D 'MEN'i CU1i'FRiA rt.VIC ifs 8,1 03'11 1) The proposed rezone is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan in that it addresses the core issues set forth in the growth management act as well as additional conditions set forth specific to the needs and desires of the City of Tukwilla The primary objective of the comprehensive plan for the development of the City of Tukwilla is to obtain the following: To improve & sustain residential neighborhood quality and livability. A brief description of the area and it's characteristics will help outline the issues the area faces, the reasons why the area lends itself to a rezone for higher density living, and ultimately how these issues culminate to help create an ideal location and model to embody the primary development standard for the city of Tukwilla. The Ryan Hill Neighborhood project is focused in an area of challenging economic and geographic conditions. The area under proposal lacks some basic infrastructure for development, which has likely been one of the greatest deterrent thus far for development. It also lacks close proximity to any shopping, and basic amenities within several miles and sits well away from the other areas of Tukwilla thus far garnering little momentum from the comprehensive plan. Further, the area is adjacent to the I -5 corridor and suffers from Jet noise from the flight path for take- off from Boeing field. Based on these and several other factors, the existing zoning of single family 6500 (1 house / 6500 sq ft lots) additionally does not support development due to somewhat challenging topography as well as infrastructure issues such as sewer, water, ample roads, sidewalks etc.. The surrounding area bordered by large scale power lines to the South, I -5 to the West, S Ryan and City of Seattle boundary and Industrial buildings to the North, and relatively undeveloped 47th and 48th Ave S to the East. It is my understanding that there have been a few attempted developments in the area between 47th and 48th that have failed in the last several years. The general nature of the area is dilapidated homes with disheveled yards and structure, a few of which may be vacant and possibly presumed hazardous. The model of the Ryan Hill Neighborhood is to create a small multi economic community of townhomes/ apartments, cottage housing, and single family residences built on a model of Parma - culture, meaning: Permanent culture and the cultivation of lasting communities proactive in community development and fostering of community values and thoughtful principles. The proposed rezone will allow for a community large enough to scale against the cost of bringing necessary infrastructure to the area...essentially creating a "neighborhood" and one designed and built with the principles that inherently foster community, and livability. This is the basic principle of the Cities comprehensive plan. Further, the Ryan Hill vision is to approach construction and planning from a holistic and "Green" approach, with the goal to attain a 5 Star rating for the entire development. The preliminary vision of the development is to incorporate modular design, prefabricated in factories in the NW region that have a waste byproduct of less than 1 percent. The process we are considering also scales best across larger projects and allows for a significant reduction in site work and significantly less impact on the environment overall. At this time there exist no sidewalks, streetlights, no community gathering spaces, no commercial infrastructure within 2 plus miles, and there is little incentive especially under economic conditions for this to change. The Ryan Hill neighborhood proposal and associated rezone would allow for a neighborhood plan to create outdoor and indoor public spaces inclusive of wooded areas, walking trails, connectivity to and preservation of present streams and wetlands and a great community housing environment all within 1 mile of the new Rainier Beach Light Rail station and direct access to main arterials and public transportation options. 2) The proposed rezone is consistent with the scope and purpose of this title and zone application applied for. The development requires the use application of higher density and thus the request to rezone to Medium Density Residential (MDR) specific to the City of Tukwilla Zoning code 18.11 where the requirements and development standards are outlined. (see expansion if requested) 3) The conditions that have likely changed since the current zoning came about involve the establishment of the main principles of the comprehensive plan for the cities development as stated throughout this application. Additionally the increase in traffic both vehicle and air have contributed to the reduction in feasible development opportunities for the said site under its existing zoning. Furthermore, the lack of infrastructure that would be assumed to be forthcoming seemed to be stalled based on the adoption of principles focusing on other core area of development for the City of Tukwilla...primarily those laid out in the guiding principles of the Comprehensive plan inclusive of the following: * To reinvigorate the Pac Hwy corridor and industrial uses along W Marginal *Develop thriving urban center as concentration for employment /shopping and recreation. Other than the guiding principle, "To improve & sustain residential neighborhood quality and livability. "...the 2 above criteria are listed in order of priority. It is our belief that we address the most important guiding principle and while the others are critical to the City as a whole, they contradict the main guiding principle in this particular site and location. Consider that these 2 focuses alone would naturally preclude the city from focusing on creating infrastructure and investment with any type of priority in the proposed area of Ryan Hill Neighborhood. Further it has been stated by the planning department on numerous occasion that this area is considered unique to the City of Tukwilla in that there is little connecting it to the other regions and characteristics of the city...thus actually making it a more likely candidate for a rezone as the affect are lesser on the overall vision for the primary envelope of the City and it's core agendas. 4.) The proposed rezone will be in the interest of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the community and will not be injurious to other properties in the vicinity. The case for safety and such is simple. The current conditions of the area create a lack of safety. The lack of infrastructure/ utilities related to the neighborhood including lack of Waste and Storm water systems as well as water and necessary power in the general area places the area at a detriment and in need of improvements. The proposed rezone and development will provide such enhancements and benefit to the safety and well being of the community. It will further benefit the value of property through infrastructure and community development. It will further enhance quality of life and well being more directly connected to the creation of thoughtful planning, viable thoughtfully designed community spaces, and through sustainable design and implementation. It is undeniable that such a model inherently fosters community, livability, safety, and quality of life. This is the basic principle of the Cities comprehensive plan as well as the model for the proposed Ryan Hill Neighborhood. co ......,uur >, g "=500* Ryan Hill Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment (L08-084) and Rezone (L08-085) . Current Zoning and Comprehensive Plan designation is LDR /CLI Proposed Zoning and Comprehensive Plan designation is MDR 1" =500' Ryan Hill Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment (L08 -084) and Rezone (L08 -085) . Current Zoning and Comprehensive Plan designation is LDR /CLI Proposed Zoning and Comprehensive Plan designation is MDR