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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-25 Committee of the Whole MinutesJuly 25, 1994 7:00 p.m. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Council President Steve Mullet called the Committee of The Whole meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers ROLL CALL JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; STEVE MULLET, Council President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; ALLAN EKBERG; JOYCE CRAFT; DOROTHY DeRODAS. OFFICIALS JOHN McFARLAND, City Administrator; LINDA COHEN, City Attorney; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; RICK BEELER, DCD Director; DON WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation Director; DENNI SHEFRIN, Associate Planner; VERNON UMETSU, Associate Planner; EVELYN BOYKAN, Human Services Coordinator; KAREN WRIGHT, Human Services Specialist. SPECIAL PRESENTATION. Karen Wright and the VISTA Volunteers gave a presentation on the various activities they've accomplished during the past four weeks. CITIZEN COMMENTS Debra Lumbard, 13516 51st Avenue South, commented that the noise wall ends 60 ft. to the north of 138th. That means a portion of the community, which is directly affected by the traffic noise, is being overlooked. Washington State Department of Transportation Officials were out last week to read the decibel levels. The results showed that decibel levels in the mornings were considerably higher than when they were taken in the afternoon. Instead of being at 67, they were at 70 and 71 decibels. At times the readings reached 73 and 74 decibels which is considered to be impacted levels. She feels the noise wall should be continued to the end of the designated street. Though the wall will not cut the traffic noise out entirely, it will reduce it nearly in half. Bruce Farrar, Washington State Department of Transportation, came out to inspect Lumbard's claim and agreed that the noise wall should be given consideration for extension. The Mayor encouraged Lumbard to circulate a petition throughout the neighborhood to initiate the process. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes July 25, 1994 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING Amendments to Zoning Code Council President Mullet opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Vernon Umetsu explained that the hearing will focus on two legislative matters: 1. Amendments to add software development as a permitted use in all Commercial and Industrial Zones: this amendment amends TMC 18.26.010 (P -O District) to allow software development and similar uses as principally (outright) permitted in the P -O (Office zone. This would also make such uses outrightly permitted in all commercial and industrial zones such as the C -1 and M -2 requirements would be removed. He said the Planning Commission recommended approval per the findings and conclusions in the Staff Report of January 19, 1994 (Appendix A), at a public hearing held on January 27, 1994 (Appendix B). 2. Establish parking requirements for public community centers: this amendment amends Table 4, TMC 18.56.050 (Off- street parking Requirements) to reduce the minimum required parking for "places of public assembly," from one space for each 100 square feet of assembly area, to one (1) space for each 200 square feet of assembly area. "Community centers" are currently treated as a "place of public assembly," and must provide one (1) space for each 60 to 100 square feet of building area. He said the Planning Commission recommended denial at a public hearing on January 27, 1994. The Commission concluded that Tukwila's many facilities currently overflow parking onto neighboring areas, and the parking demand information does not clearly demonstrate that overflow would be avoided. The Planning Commission is concerned that such a reduction is not a step toward ensuring adequate on -site parking for public facilities or private developments. Umetsu continued that the Community Affairs and Parks Committee of the council modified the proposal and recommended approval after review of additional information provided by the Administration on June 13, 1994. The Committee proposes to establish a new use category titled "publicly owned or operated community centers," which would have a minimum parking requirement of one (1) space for each 200 square feet of assembly area. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes July 25, 1994 Page 3 Public hearing Amendments to Zoning Code (Cont'd) Public hearing closed SPECIAL ISSUES Draft PRD Ordinance REPORTS The Council President closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. A discussion ensued with councilmembers expressing most of their concerns in the area of parking requirements for public community centers specifically, overflow parking. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to give direction to staff to prepare the ordinance with some sensitivity given to comments made tonight by councilmembers, then forward to a future Regular Council meeting for approval. Denni Shefrin, Associate Planner, DCD, briefed the Council that the proposed amendments to the PRD had been before them on July 11 where they reviewed, discussed and made suggestions. Tonight's draft is a result of that meeting. Councilmember Robertson inquired of the unexpected impacts this ordinance could have. Shefrin responded that there is a provision in the Sensitive Areas Ordinance (SAO) regulations that would automatically require or trigger that all short plats go through an administrative PRD process. In earlier discussions, it was discussed whether or not it made a lot of sense because it is cumbersome. She said the Council had not had a chance to address this issue. However, it can be discussed during the Comprehensive Plan review process. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to forward the draft PRD Ordinance to the next Regular Council. Mayor Rants presented his Second Quarter Report, stating that this quarter resulted in the completion of the preparation for the sale of our water utility bonds, the receipt of $5 million in grant funds for bridge replacement work, and the award of 10 VISTA positions as part of the Summer of Safety program. All departments were busy completing an ambitious quarterly agenda. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes July 25, 1994 Page 4 Ry e orts (Copt' d) 9:28 p.m. Council President Mullet announced that he will be absent this week and asked a councilmember to volunteer to handle his Council duties. Allen Ekberg agreed to accommodate Mullet. Councilmember Hernandez announced that the Finance and Safety Committee will meet at 4:30 on August 2nd. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DUFFIE, SCONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED v\-/ Steve Mullet, Council President Celia Square, Deputy City Clerk