HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2017-08-24 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwfla
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Department of Community Development - Jack Pace, Director
HAIR, MIGUEL MAESTAS; VICE -CHAIR, NHAN NGUYEN; COMMISSIONERS, SHARON
MANN, MIKE HANSEN, LOUISE STRANDER, BROOKE ALFORD, AND DENNIS MARTINEZ
PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
AUGUST 24, 2017 - 6:30 PM
TUKWILA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
L Call to order the public hearing
IL Attendance
III. Adoption of 6-24-17 Minutes
PUBLIC HEARING
IV. FILE NUMBER: L17-0046
TITLE: Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element Update
TOPIC: 2016-2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket
LOCATION: City-wide, non -project action
WORKSESSION
V. TOPIC: Updates to the Tukwila International Boulevard Subarea Plan
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
VII. ADJOURN
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BOARD OF ARCHITECTUAL REVIEW(BAR)
MINUTES
June 22, 2017
6:30 PM
Council Chambers
Chair, Miguel Maestas; Commissioners, Mike Hansen, Sharon Mann, Dennis Martinez, and
Brooke Alford
Vice Chair, Nhan Nguyen and Commissioner Louise Strander
Nora Gierloff, Deputy Director; Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor; Lindsay Brown,
Assistant Planner and Wynetta Bivens, Planning Commission Secretary
Chair, Maestas called the public hearing to order at 6:30 PM.
Adoption Commissioner Hansen made a motion to adopt the April 27, 2017
of Minutes: minutes. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed with three
votes, Commissioner Maestas and Mann abstained from voting, since they were not in
attendance.
Chair Maestas swore in those wishing to provide testimony and opened the public hearing.
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
CASE NUMBER: L17-0013, L17-0015, and LI 7-0014
APPLICANT: Lisa Klein, AHBL for Tukwila School District
REQUEST: Conditional use permit and design review to expand Foster High School by
approximately 57,000 ft' and construct a new school for infants through kindergarten
children (132K) of approximately 53,000 ft' north of Showalter Middle School. Foster
High plans include the redevelopment and relocation of sports fields and the
elimination of portable classrooms. A Variance is requested to: exceed the 30 -ft.
height limit in the LDR zone by 2 feet for portions of Foster High and by 5 feet for
portions of B2K; to reduce the parking requirement for Foster High from 440 spaces
to 174.
LOCATION: 4242 S. 144th St and 4610 S. 142nd St.; APNs 1523049108 and 1523049164
Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor, Department of Community Development, asked each of the
Commissioners the appearance of fairness questions.
Commissioner Mann disclosed, she had ex -parte communication on this case. She attended the
public meeting regarding the school bond, and she received four telephone calls from citizens who gave her
information. She said she suggested to the citizens that they attend the public hearing. Also, Commissioner
Martinez disclosed that he attended the City Council meeting, and that he testified regarding residents'
concerns about parking. There were no objections to Commissioner Mann and Martinez hearing the case
and acting as decision makers.
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L STAFF PRESENTATION
Lindsay Brown, Assistant Planner, Department of Community Development, gave the presentation for
staff utilizing a PowerPoint to give an overview of the proposed project for both Foster High School and the
infants through kindergarten children (B2K) site. The proposal included review of the Conditional Use
Permit, Variance application, and the Design Review application for landuse approval. The Conditional
Use Permits and Variances are landuse approval processes are normally heard by the Hearing Examiner.
However, there is a section in the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) that allows the applicant to request that
all landuse permit processes be combined under one hearing of the highest body. Site characteristics and the
proposal were described.
Staff also gave an overview of the review criteria, highlighting concerns and recommended conditions of
approval. Staffs recommended conditions are listed in the staff report dated 6/22/17. Staff noted that John
Owen, Consultant, Makers Design, did peer review for architectural design and helped with some
recommendations to ensure the building designs for the schools are as compatible as possible. Staff said
they did not receive sample materials for the netting, fencing, and benches proposed for the Foster site, so
they recommended administrative review of those miscellaneous materials at the time of the building
permit. Also, the applicant applied for a sign variance to keep their electronic sign located in front of Foster.
Also, since the application for sign variance was received later, the Hearing Examiner will hear it, later.
Staff noted that they met with the school district prior to the hearing and agreed on some revisions to the
recommended conditions listed in the staff report. Staff said that the applicant will walk through the
changes they are requesting.
Additionally, staff stated the Commission were provided an electronic and paper copy of a public comment
received by email, dated June 15, 2017.
IL APPLICANT'S PRESENTATION
1) Variance:
Jeff Fenney, Project Manager, for the applicant, introduced their team. Mr. Fenney provided some
background on the parking data, and said the reduction was a lot smaller than projected. He said, staff
recommended they remove additional parking spaces to eliminate the netting, and that has been done. He
said of the two peaks that have happened in the past to cause parking problems, the big one is gone
(graduation will not be at Foster in the future) and they have enough parking to accommodate the other
annual event.
Mr. Fenney said they met with City staff today regarding the variance. They are requesting the 350 -limit for
special event permit be increased to 800, and they will make sure any vendors using the site are aware of the
requirements.
Edward Koltonayla, Consultant, Gibson Traffic, for the applicant, provided an overview on their proposed
parking, and the estimated number of occupied parking spaces. He said the applicant is opposed to obtaining a
special permit from the City for special events.
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Patrick Mulany, Landuse Attorney, Foster Pepper, for the applicant, asked Mr. Koltonayla to comment on the
ability for on-site parking to allow 800 attendees without impacting off-site parking.
Edward Koltonayla, Consultant, Gibson Traffic, for the applicant said, the parking management plan will
allow for comfortably accommodating 800 expected attendees on-site.
Pat Larson, Principal, Foster High School, said that 350 is half of the seating capacity in the Performing Arts
Center. She said 800 compacity was a good round number they do not exceed.
Kevin Flanagan, for the applicant, gave an overview of the site plan for 132K.
2) Conditional Use Permit
Lisa Klein, the applicant, walked through the staff recommended conditions that they were opposed to, and
provided some proposed language:
- Condition 43 — (132K) add the language that the south parking spaces are marked "for staff and faculty
only„
- Condition 44 — (132K) the applicant requested revising the language to read,
"to ensure adequate emergency vehicle access at all times at 132K the area between the western edge
of the turnaround and the church property and the on-site crosswalks located on the school campus
should be striped and signed as "No Parking" using standard signing and striping for Fire Lanes. As
part of the Traffic Management Plan a site circulation plan will be prepared and shall include
provisions for informing parents where to park, where not to park and how to circulate around the site
during pick-up/drop-off times. "
3) Design Review:
Lee Fenton, BLRB Architects, for the applicant walked through and gave an overview of the proposed
addition.
• Condition 43d — (Foster) the applicant said they prefer not to extend the frieze pattern on the existing
southern fagade to the auxiliary gym building above the southern elevation; he said if the commission
wants to keep the frieze pattern that hopefully they can work together to modify staffs
recommendation in some subtle way to achieve that goal.
• Condition 45 — (Foster) request, staff and the applicant come up with other options to replace the blue
color concrete panel and it is approved administratively.
Lisa Klein, the applicant addressed:
• Condition 44, (Foster) related to landscaping, revision requested that if trees are required then lower
height trees be approved.
Kevin Flanagan, for the applicant gave an overview of the 132K project.
Lisa Klein, the applicant addressed the following on the 132K, Design Review:
• Condition 44, the applicant is opposed to providing seating due to operational type issues and would
like this condition modified.
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Ms. Klein said they came up with an alternative option on the service area at the meeting with staff
prior to the hearing. They would like to work this out with staff, and for it to be approved
administratively.
Ms. Klein said she had copies of the presentation that she wanted entered into the record.
III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Roger Lorenzen, resident, said he is concerned with the drainage and the run off and where all the water will
go. He said, during construction on the school football field, it resulted in maj or flooding of his home in the
past and it took a few months to resolve. He also expressed concern with parking. He said the hilly area is the
site of a red tail hawks nest and hopes that the ivy will be cut off the trees. Mr. Lorenzen also said he was
curious why the design of the B2K access is only on the goat trail access and not circulating through the junior
high, he said it seems like an unnecessary amount of congestion.
Ron Lamb, resident, lives two blocks north of the site, is in favor of both projects. He said, he wants to
emphasize the importance of the value of education in the community, and hopes the projects will be approved.
Jonathan Joseph, resident, lives across the street from Showalter Middle School, expressed his concerns. He
provided extensive comments regarding the traffic issues, the parking, and his belief that the crosswalks are
unsafe. He said every time Showalter or Foster has an event, as well as during drop-off times at 8:00 am and
pick-up times at 2:30 pm, he and his neighbors are affected by the parking. Mr. Joseph said during the recent
graduation at Foster there were traffic issues and parking along sidewalks that were supposed to be for
pedestrians to walk. He said it made it extremely difficult for cars to pass up and down 46t' Ave. South, and
dangerous for pedestrians to walk. He also, shared a personal incident regarding being hit at 144t' and 146`' Ave
South, several years ago. He said that the Variance approved in 1989 should be researched to determine the
actual stipulations, such as parking. He also listed several sources of future development and activity that will
cause the neighborhood to have more residents and vehicles to use these avenues of travel. He concluded by
saying it's extremely important to really look at the plan and determine how it will be used in the next 15 to 20
years, and how will it affect the residences.
There was no further testimony.
Commissioner Mann said she had much of the same concerns as Mr. Joseph. She said International
Boulevard is zoned mixed use, and there will be a lot of development within a one -mile radius of the
school, which will increase pedestrian traffic. She said there is also an increase in traffic due to the Light
Rail, and they need to take a closer look at growth. She said 142' is within a short distance of the
intersection of 144th with two drives at Foster High School; with buses coming and going and the other
activity; there is a more immediate need to keep the traffic flowing in the area. She said she is very
concerned about the parking and increased traffic. She said there is no projection of any increase in
students, yet with the development around the area she thinks that it's poor judgement. She said there is no
thought for future expansion. And she thinks there should be consideration to the parking and the whole
transportation movement in the area.
Lindsay Brown, Assistant Planner, Department of Community Development walked through the
modifications to the conditions that the staff and the applicant came to an agreement on in a meeting prior
to the public hearing.
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IV. DISCUSSION ABOUT REVISED CONDITIONS
1) Variance
The applicant proposed the following modifications to the conditions associated with Foster Parking
Condition 41 - (1) parking for `event attendance be increased to 800 attendees'. (2) the plan does not
require district staffing for parking enforcement.
Condition 42 - (1) `For events with anticipated attendance of more than 800 people, a Temporary and
Special Event Permit is required.....' (2) `The measures will not require District staffing for
parking enforcement but may require outside groups to hire security personnel. Outside
groups renting Foster High facilities shall implement this plan as a condition of the rental
agreement.......'
Staff clarified that the parking management plan would be a one-time approved plan. Staff did not agree
with the applicant's proposed revisions. Staff addressed questions on the parking issue for the Commission.
Commissioner Hansen suggested having the ability to adjust the number of parking stalls after obtaining
more history on the parking reduction may be something to contemplate.
2) Conditional Use Permit
Applicant proposed revisions to the conditions associated with 132K Conditional Use Permit, and staff
agreed with the proposed revisions.
Condition 44 — Revised language noted later in the minutes under motions.
Don Tomaso, Fire Marshall, said the concern with the 132K is with the queuing at Showalter. He explained
the intent of this provision. He said they only have the two southern access points, and during peak hour,
any queue that spills out to the easement and traffic is exiting the road, it is not wide enough for the
emergency vehicles. He said he wants to make sure if a fire truck or aid car is coming that they can stop the
traffic and get the truck into the by-pass lane and get the apparatus into the site. Mr. Tomaso also answered
questions for the Commission.
Commissioner Alford asked Mr. Tomaso what the status was on the proposed language by the applicant on
striping. She also asked what his recommendation was for preventing the blockage at the west entrance.
Mr. Tomaso explained that is the purpose of staffs recommendations, to address this issue.
Mr. Tomaso deferred a question raised by Commissioner Mann, regarding parking on 43rd Ave S, to the
Public Works Director.
Commissioner Hansen asked Mr. Tomaso if he would agree to the applicant's proposed language. Mr.
Tomaso said the Fire Department is going to require that the entire easement become a Fire Lane once 132K
is built, so it will be striped whether the applicant proposed the language or not. He said the Fire
Department would still like to have the ability to control the cars coming out of the site, and they have not
seen the student drop-off management plan. He said they need to make sure they engage so they can be
prepared when an emergency vehicle is coming, so they can stop the traffic for them to come down the lane
and get into the site in a timely manner.
Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, responded to Commissioner Mann's question, if 142" d becomes a
parking issue, how are the residents on 43rd going to be protected. Mr. Giberson said at this time they do
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not know exactly how it's going to operate, which is the key to the traffic management plan
recommendation on page 25 of the packet. Until they know how it works and the details of the plan are
worked out with the school district it's hard to say if 43 d and other streets require additional "No Parking"
sign enforcement. In response to additional questions from Commissioner Mann, Mr. Giberson said for this
type of facility a 10 -car drop-off would probably be adequate, if the school district enforces the rules.
Chris Partman, Police Department, said the Tukwila Police Department would like to encourage a traffic
management plan that is staffed by school district staff. She said currently the Police Department spends a
huge amount of Police Officer time that is not available to the rest of the City, monitoring traffic around the
current elementary school. She said this is an opportunity to do it right and it seems it should be incumbent
on the school district to manage their own traffic flow.
Commissioner Martinez asked Ms. Partman if she would like the recommendation to stay. Ms. Partman
responded, yes. She also said maybe it could be assessed after school has been operational for a while and
perhaps it could be dropped, but it's better to have it in place rather than a child be injured or have a
medical emergency and not be treated quickly enough because of a traffic control issue.
Commissioner Mann commented that the pedestrian route crosses traffic twice, and the school district
should manage traffic or have a traffic light. Also, she said the sidewalk is misplaced, and it should be on
the south side of the street.
Bob Giberson, Public Works, Director, addressed Commissioner Mann's comments. He said it is a very
peculiar topography, and the sidewalk on the south side didn't make sense lining up with the jog in the
right -away. He said on the south side there is a retaining wall and grade difference where you can't just tack
a sidewalk up against the retaining wall. He said it was the compromising solution, otherwise they would
have to rebuild portions of the site for Foster High and that was not feasible.
Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor, clarified that at one stage there wasn't room to fit the tennis courts,
given the right of way width and the applicant didn't want to lose more land on the south side to fit in the
landscaping and the tennis courts on the school property.
Jeff, Fenney, for the applicant, said the current southern boundary of the City's right -away and the Foster
High School property line and the edge of pavement are the same line, so there is no room on the south side
to put a sidewalk. The first 10 feet of the property is dedicated to landscaping. If a sidewalk were put in it
would force everything on the Foster property further south, and a bigger reduction in parking.
Commissioner Mann said she would give up landscaping for the safety of the children. She said a safe
route to school is supposed to be a priority and it's not happening here. She said her vote is to forgo the
landscaping and make it a safe route to school.
Commissioner Alford asked if there would be crossing monitors implemented as part of the traffic
management plan.
Lindsay Brown, Assistant Planner, read language from the draft traffic management plan,
Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor, also provided additional explanation regarding the sidewalk versus
landscaping. She said the tennis courts and the tall fences for the tennis courts would be across the street
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from residential homes, so the current design helps screen the 30 feet tall fence. The other issue discussed
was that the homes across the street would lose their yards and whether it was better to have a sidewalk
versus additional pavement in front of the homes. Staff encouraged the applicant to discuss it with the
homeowners. The applicant confirmed that they met with the homeowners.
Don Tomaso, Fire Marshall, provided background on the Special Event Permit and why it's required by the
City. He said it's a special requirement for public safety that is something new in the 2015 Fire Code, which
gives the City advance warning regarding what's going on in the City. The permit is free, and encompasses
any permits from any department required in the City. The application needs to be completed 14 days prior
to the event.
3) Design Review Conditions
Foster High
Staff agreed with amended conditions 3A, 313, 3C and 4, but not 31) which staff recommended deferring to
the building permit stage. Revised language noted later in the minutes under motions
B2K
Staff agreed with amended conditions 3 and 4, but recommended deferring approval of the service area
(condition 6) to the building permit stage. Revised language noted later in the minutes under motions
Commissioner Alford inquired on the service area, she made the following comment on Condition 46: the
entrance view that is being discussed here has to do with coming in just at the entry before you turn right,
but she would add that the kids getting off the bus and their view of the service area is also a point of entry
to be concerned about as well. Staff verified all three sides were included.
V. REBUTTAL
Jeff Fenney, for the applicant, provided clarification concerning the comment that 10 cars can be in the
queue for drop-off, he said 16 cars can be in the queue plus the parking spaces. Mr. Edward Koltonayla also
commented on this issue. He said they did an extensive amount of queuing analysis, which the City's traffic
engineer has reviewed. He said he wanted to emphasize that the traffic management plan is what is going to
make this so different, and the City has the final decision. He said everyone is in complete agreement with
making the plan work for the safety of the kids.
He also responded to Commissioner Mann's comments regarding pedestrians crossing traffic twice, and
safety for the kids. He said the kids are never left alone, there are always teachers with the students and that
is going to be the place where they are most mindful. At Commissioner Mann's request, he agreed there
could be language included in the traffic management plan, addressing this issue. He said it will be a school
staff requirement to make sure the kids are safe at all times.
Mr. Fenney, responded to Commissioner Mann's comments. He said the projection of Foster High will
probably be reduced because of the Charter School development. He also said the current addition will only
allow a maximum growth of 1,100 students.
Commissioner Alford raised the concern expressed noted in the public comments regarding idling cars.
She said the 132K school is going to introduce car emissions idling in the morning and afternoon as well as
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the idling already happening at the high school. And there is already bad air pollution that put the children
at risk. She said she would like to understand how idling can be controlled.
Edward Koltonayla, Consultant, Gibson Traffic, for the applicant, addressed Commissioner Alford's
concerns, he said the issue would be addressed in the traffic management plan.
He said it means getting the cars through as efficiently and quickly as possible.
Jeff Fenney, for the applicant, said the district is replacing their school buses with new energy efficient
buses and the buses do not idle when they are picking up kids. He said they are going to do everything they
can to minimize adding pollution.
Pat Larson, Principal, Foster High, said they do not have idling cars at Foster.
Commissioner Mann, inquired on whether 132K is offered to kids outside the district and whether it will
bring additional traffic congestion, which is a concern.
Jeff Fenney, for the applicant, responded yes, he said it is the school of choice. Commissioner Mann asked
the traffic engineer if that had been anticipated. Mr. Koltonayla said that the traffic analysis does not
distinguish whether they are in district or out of district students. He said they generate traffic trips based on
the number of students, and gave detailed explanation of analysis.
Commissioner Maestas inquired on the programs being offered at 132K and how many kids at 132K would
be driven to school versus bused.
Heather Newman, Director of Early and Elementary Education, for the applicant addressed Commissioner
Maestas's question. She said there will be an ECAP, head start, and early childhood special education
programs.
Lindsay Brown, Assistant Planner, Community Development, also addressed Commissioner Maestas's
questions. She said Public Works provided an extensive review regarding traffic, and staff addressed this
issue in the condition of approval.
Patrick Mullany, Attorney, Foster Pepper, for the applicant addressed the parking variance issue. He said the
district agree to incorporate the flexibility to address the 350 versus 800 number of parking stalls in the traffic
management plan. He said moving forward as the site plans are reviewed the number could be adjusted, but
they do not want to be locked into something that is artificially low. He requested the condition be modified to
allow the number of parking attendees to be reviewed through the Transportation Management Plan. As well as
incorporate details to help make sure that the campus does function campus -wide for the parking circulation.
Commissioner Maestas said there really needs to be an effort to get people to use the parking on the bigger
school district properties to alleviate the problems in the neighborhoods. Extensive discussion followed
regarding the parking issues.
Edward Koltonayla, Gibson Traffic Consultant, for the applicant, requested staff be given the flexibility to
increase the number of parking stalls administratively.
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Commissioner Hansen said there needs to be a plan to get the cars where they need to go and stop focusing on
the specific number of parking stalls.
Don Tomaso, Fire Marshall, listed the nine items the code requires him to look at for approval of the special
event permit: Emergency vehicle ingress, egress; fire protection; emergency egress and escape routes;
emergency medical services; public assembly areas; the directing of both the attendees and vehicles including
the parking of vehicles; vendor and food concession distribution; the need and presence of law enforcement;
and the need for fire and medical services personnel.
Commissioner Mann said she is ok with giving staff the flexibility to enter into a Traffic Management
Agreement. She said she would like to start with 350 parking stalls to be reviewed within 8 months to 1 year
after the facility opens to determine usage.
Commissioner Alford said when the application for special event is submitted to the City there needs to be a
guarantee of a reasonable turnaround.
Commissioner Martinez said he agrees with Commissioner Mann, 350 stalls are a good start, the permitting is
the key and the 350 threshold can be increased with guidance from the staff.
Judith Berry, Deputy Superintendent, Foster, for the applicant, said 350 stalls is not a problem to the school
district. She said it may seem like a lot for athletic games but they have their athletic game dates set for the
whole year so they can provide the list to the City at the beginning of the year. All services will know when the
games are scheduled.
Commissioner Mann expressed concern with the cedar siding and the fact that it is vertical and not horizonal.
Commissioner Alford asked about response to flooding related to development on the school property that
was raised by the resident.
Jeff Fenney, for the applicant said he is quite confident that flooding issue will not occur. He also responded to
an inquiry regarding sharing access with Showalter Middle School, stating the traffic plan works because they
intentionally are not mixing traffic from the schools.
Commissioner Maestas suggested that the applicant take this opportunity to consider adding some art
elements to the design, to reflect the culture of the students.
Commissioner Mann requested that staff address the sidewalk on 142', which is narrow.
The public hearing was closed.
VI. DELIBERATION:
Commissioner Mann said they must depend on staff to follow through with their recommendations and
comments from the public. She said she is good with staff s recommendations.
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Commissioner Martinez said he agrees with Commissioner Mann. He said it was a well -thought-out process,
and the design and concept of both facilities is excellent. He said he really likes the structure. He also said with
proper guidance from staff the parking can be addressed in the permit process.
Commissioner Alford said the 132K project is very exciting and it is a great asset for the community. She is
looking forward to it coming to Tukwila.
Commissioner Hansen said he is very appreciative of the project and it is what the community deserves and it
will be first class when its's done. He also said, he thinks we are all trying to get to the same place, and he is
confident we will, and he knows that staff will do their j ob.
Commissioner Maestas said this is a wonderful thing happening for the City of Tukwila and the school district
students. He said investing in early childhood pays for itself and this facility is really going to help prepare the
students. He said it will improve the high school facilities, and as a community and school district that has a
higher poverty rate these facilities are so important. And the new programs being provided are incredibly
wonderful, hopeful, and beautiful elements of education being offered to the kids in Tukwila. He also said it's
exciting to see this and he is happy and honored to see this and the fact that voters have approved the funds to
make this happen is a great thing.
Commissioner Alford requested to walk through the revised language for the conditions.
Staff noted the revised language proposed for the condition(s) for the Variance, Design Review, and the
Conditional Use Permit as noted below.
VIL MOTIONS:
1) Variance
Condition 41 for Foster High — Revised language -add, "The number 350 can be adjusted by the Fire Marshall
after one year."
Commissioner Mann made a motion to amend Condition 41 as noted above, based on the testimony
provided at the public hearing for the proposed change. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. All
were in favor.
Commissioner Mann spoke in support of removing the landscaping to address the issue with what she
called a misplaced sidewalk, for a safe route to school. Commissioner Hansen said he did not support
removing the landscaping without notification to the surrounding residents, but he said he was supportive of
doing everything they can for safety regarding the sidewalk issue. Commissioner Alford said she concurred
with Commissioner Hansen, as well as Commissioner Martinez.
Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve with the amended conditions Project Number
L 17-0014 based on findings and conclusions and conditions contained in the staff report prepared June 22,
2017 meeting. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All were in favor.
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2) Conditional Use Permit
Condition 44 for 132K, revised language, "to ensure adequate emergency vehicle access at all times at 132K the
area between the western edge of the turnaround and the on-site crosswalk located on the school
campus shall be striped and signed as "No Parking" using standard signing and striping for fire
lanes As part of the Traffic Management Plan a site circulation will be prepared and include
provisions for informing parents where to park, where not to park, and how to circulate around the
site during pick-up and drop-off times. Additionally, the south end of the parking lot shall be
posted for "Staff Parking Only" to minimize queue and parking conflicts."
Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L17-0015, Conditional Use Permit with
staff s recommendations, based on findings and conclusions, and conditions in the staff report prepared for
the June 22, 2017 meeting, and amended condition 44. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All
were in favor.
3) Design Review
The following conditions pertaining to Foster High School were read:
Condition 43A — Revised language, "For the STEAM addition incorporate a reveal or indentation at least
57' wide by 2' deep at the point where the STEAM addition connects to the academic
wing.
Condition 4 3B — Revised language, "It is not clear what the gray metal frame extending over the STEAM
rooms accomplishes. Consider removing or reducing that element to make the two
buildings more compatible, or at least make the new addition less prominent, or extend
the parapet past the modulated north fagade maintaining a uniform roof line. This option
will visually "cap" the STEAM addition, further defining and distinguishing the addition
from the dominant brick facades of the school."
Condition 4 3C — Revised language, "For the south fagade facing S. 144" St. create a vertical setback notch
or reveal, at least 10'wide by 1'2" deep between the existing and new building thus
visually separating the two structures."
Condition 43D — Staff and the applicant did not come to an agreement, staff recommended deferring to
the building permit stage.
Condition 44 — Revised language — "Landscaping the planting strip between the bus loop and 42" d Ave S.
with landscaping appropriate to the location. The District shall coordinate with the
Tukwila Police Department, choosing plant species consistent with crime prevention
through environmental design principles and ensuring that landscaping does not interfere
with security camera visibility."
Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L17-0013, Design Review Foster and 132K
with staff s recommendations, findings and conclusions in the staff report prepared for the June 22, 2017
meeting, and conditions, as amended.
Commissioner Mann amended her motion to approve Case Number L17-0013, Design Review, Foster,
with staff s recommendations, based on findings and conclusions in the staff report prepared for the June
22, 2017 meeting. and conditions number 3A, 313, 3C and, 4, as amended, Commissioner Martinez
seconded the motion. All were in favor.
The following conditions pertaining to 132K were read:
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Condition 43 — Revised language: "Provide an area where students can wait for pickup by parents,
protected from rain. A covered area near the drop-off zone will increase the quality and
practicality of the entry to the school."
Condition 44 — Revised language: Strike, "and seating"
Condition 46 - Revised language: Staff and the applicant did not come to an agreement, staff
recommended that revised design of the service area be administratively reviewed at the
time of building permit stage
Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L17-0013, Design Review, B2K with
staff s recommendations, based on findings and conclusions in the staff report prepared for the June 22,
2017 meeting. and conditions number 3 and 4, as amended. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion.
All were in favor.
Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L17-0014, L17-0015, and L17-0013 with
staff s recommendations, based on the findings and conclusions contained in the staff report prepared for
the June 22, 2017 meeting, and conditions, as amended. Commissioner Martinez seconded the motion. All
were in favor.
Director's Report:
• Staff noted that they handed out the Tukwila International Blvd Congress of New Urbanism Report
to the Commission with a memo of the next steps in the planning process. The Commission were
directed to contact Moira Bradshaw or Lynn Miranda with questions.
• The Commission will review the PC rules and regulations at the next meeting.
• There are no July agenda items.
Adjourned: 11:00 PM
Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens
Planning Commission Secretary
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Meeting Date:
STAFF REPORT
TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
24 August 2017
File Number: L16-0080 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
L16-0078 Zoning Map Revisions
L16-0079 Zoning Code Revisions
Issue: What changes in Land Use and Zoning should be made to
implement the Comprehensive Plan for the Tukwila
International Boulevard (TIB) Neighborhood?
Location: TIB Study Area (see Attachment B)
Comprehensive
Plan designations: Low Density Residential (LDR), Medium Density
Residential (MDR), High Density Residential (HDR),
Neighborhood Commercial Center (NCC), Regional
Commercial (RC), and Mixed Use Office (MUO)
Zone Designations: Same as above
SEPA Determination: Under review
Staff: Moira Bradshaw and Lynn Miranda
Attachments: A. 2017 Workprogram
B. Existing TIB Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map
C. Existing Land Use Table for relevant zones
D. Purpose and description of Proposed Zones
E. Proposed TIB Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map
F. Existing Zoning Overlay Areas, Proposed Changes, and
Areas for Discussion
G. Working Draft Land Use Table
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A partnership was created with the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) to outreach to the
community on implementation of the recently updated Comprehensive Plan Goals and
Policies for the TIB District. In February 2017, a three-day public workshop was held to
develop, discuss and review ideas for implementation. In May 2017, a CNU report was
issued with a summary of the workshop and its results. Susan Henderson of Placemakers
presented the report at the May 1, 2017 City Council meeting
(hqs.,qyoutu.be/4bSd9IbYKAk ). A hard copy of their report was distributed to the
Planning Commission at the June 2017 meeting.
Two major actions were recommended by CNU: Revise the Street Design for TIB and
Update the Zoning Code, which are discussed later in this report
Work Program
A work program is provided in Attachment A. Note that dates and tasks may change
depending on the outcome of the Council's review of the traffic impact analysis that is
being prepared (see Traffic Analysis section below). Because of the pending changes to
land use regulations, City staff also drafted a moratorium ordinance and the City Council
adopted it on July 17, 2017. The ordinance specifies that no new hotels, motels, extended
stay facilities or auto -oriented commercial uses are allowed for 6 months. This gives the
City the opportunity to draft and discuss with the community the options for what uses
should be allowed but also under what conditions they should be allowed. When there is
the possibility of a change in land use regulations, development may be rushed and lead
to future non -conforming uses or structures. The public hearing on that ordinance is
scheduled for September 5, 2017.
Public Outreach
Typical outreach events to review the draft Zoning Code and street design changes would
include web updates, articles in the Tukwila Reporter, and mailings to the property
owners and residents/businesses in the study area and within 500 feet to notify them of
one or two open houses and the Planning Commission Public Hearing. Targeted outreach
could also occur to reach some members of the community who may not speak English
or are not culturally comfortable with these types of venues.
PC Public Hearing
Because of the complexity of the proposed changes - both in the street design and the
Zoning Code - and because of staff workload, it is likely that the Planning Commission
public hearing will occur towards the end of 2017.
Traffic Analysis
The City Council must approve any street redesign to TIB that would result in a transition
from a street serving regional through -traffic at higher speeds to more of a "main street"
with bicycle lanes and on -street parking. Prior to making this decision the Council
requested information on potential traffic impacts associated with a decrease in the
number of vehicle -travel lanes on TIB. They also agreed that the decision on the street's
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design should proceed the changes in Zoning as street design has a direct impact on site
plans for future redevelopment. By way of example, the Tukwila Village Building A was
set back from the back of sidewalk in order for the developer to build an access drive
behind the existing sidewalk that offers parallel parking in front of the building. This
design put parking in front of retail and on a separate street, which is like the design
currently in front of Appliance Distributors at 14639 TIB.
The traffic analysis is not yet complete, but staff saw August as an opportunity have a
work session with the Planning Commission on potential revisions to the Zoning districts
and uses that would implement CND's concepts and the community's vision for the TIB
area. The uses may need to change to more auto -oriented uses depending on the
Council's final decision on street design.
Proposed Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map and Land Use Zoning Code
Revisions
The following are the major land use districts that currently occur in the study area.
(Attachment B is the existing comprehensive plan and zoning map of the area and
Attachment C is the existing Land Use table for the relevant zones):
- Regional Commercial (RC) - only occurs in the TIB neighborhood
- Neighborhood Commercial Center (NCC)
- High Density Residential (HDR)
- Mixed Use Office (MUO) - staff has identified the area along TIB to the north, along
the valley wall, as a place where change should occur
- Medium Density Residential (MDR) — there are small pockets of MDR throughout
the study area
- Low Density Residential (LDR) — bulk of the remaining area
- There are also two overlay zones in the study area:
o Commercial redevelopment areas that are intended to create larger more
redevelopable commercial sites by aggregating with the residentially zoned
parcels adjacent and "behind" the commercial parcels. This technique also has
the was implemented to eliminate the narrow deep commercially zoned lots that
front on primarily residential local access streets; and
o the Urban Renewal area is to promote community redevelopment and
revitalization, and to encourage investment that supports well-designed, compact,
transit -oriented and pedestrian -friendly residential and business developments to
activate the community along TIB.
The CNU recommendations focused on renaming the existing zoning in the TIB study
area to the following:
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A draft narrative describing the purpose for each of the new TIB 1, 2, and 3 zones is
provided in Attachment D. A map showing draft revisions to the Comprehensive Plan
and Zoning Map is provided in Attachment E. A map showing the existing overlay areas
as well as proposed areas of change to be discussed with the Planning Commission is
provided in Exhibit F. A table showing draft land uses allowed by district is provided in
Attachment G.
Recommendation
Review, discuss and provide staff direction on:
o The Purpose section for the new Zones — Attachment D
o The Proposed Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Code Map — Attachment E
o The Land Use Table for the new Zones — Attachment G
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ATTACHMENT l
• ffi • . • i • • ': • • •.
2017
Work Program
• Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) Legacy Workshop in Tukwila - February
• CNU Final Report Presentation to City Council Meeting - May
• Refined household and employment Year 2031 forecasts for TIB neighborhood for traffic analysis on
the street modification
• Selected a consultant for the SEPA analysis of the proposed TIB Plan
• Contracted for additional transportation professional services on design standards for TIB
neighborhood street standards
Upcoming Work - 2nd - 4th Quarters 2017
• Conduct traffic analysis
• Update the Council on traffic analysis and obtain direction and approval for street changes
• Draft amendments to Comp Plan Map, Zoning Code, and Public Works Infrastructure Design and
Construction Standards for TIB Neighborhood
• Draft Environmental Checklist (SEPA)
• Conduct outreach events
• Brief the Council and Planning Commission on Draft TIB Plan
• Transportation & Infrastructure Committee review of Capital Improvement Program changes for TIB
• Planning Commission public hearing and review of TIB Plan
• City Council public hearing, review, and adoption of TIB Plan
Future Products:
• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments
• Zoning Code and Map Amendments
• Environmental Checklist and Determination
• Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards amendments
• Capital Improvement Program Project
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Attachment B
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ATTACHMENT C
Existing Land Uses Allowed by District Table
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Amusement parks
Conditional
No
no
No
Animal shelters
Conditional
No
no
No
New and used Motorized vehicle
Yes
No
no
No
sales
Gas stations and indoor
Yes
Yes
no
No
automotive services
Bus stations
qo
I Yes
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yeso
Theaters
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Yes
Yes
no
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Cemeteries /crematories
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Conditional
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No
_ ____........
conditional
--
Conditional
Funeral homes/mortician services
yes
No
no
Commercial laundries
Yes
No
no
No
Commercial parking
Yes
No
yes
No
Indoor commercial recreation
Yes
Conditional
no
No
Car rental
Yes
No
no --+No
Offices
Yes
Yes°
Yes"
No
Pawnbroker
conditional
No
No
No
Restaurants; including liquor
Yes
Yes
yes
No
service
Restaurants with drive through
Yes
No
no
No
windows
Taverns/nightclubs
Yes
No
no
No
Retail sales of large items
Yes
No
no
No
Retail sales of small items
Yes
Yes
yes
No
Commercial nurseries or
Yes
Yes
no
No
greenhouses
Printing, processing, publishing
Yes
No
no
No
Drive in theaters
Conditional
No
no
No
Repair shop small appliance
Yes
Yes
no
No
Frozen food locker for family use
Yes
Yes
no
No
Greenhouses <1,000 sq. ft.
No
No
accessory
Accessory
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No
Yes
yes
Yes
B& B
No
No
conditional
conditional
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No
Yes
yes
Yes
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Multi-family above commercial
yes"'
No
No
Yes (no unit limit)
no
Yes (14.5
Yes
No
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Yes
Yes
yes
Yes
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Adult day care accessory
Yes
no
yes
No
Extended stay hotels and motels
Yes
No
no
No
Motels
Yes
No
No
No
Hotels
Yes
No
no
No
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Conditional
No
no
No
Manufacturing involving
Conditional
No
no
No
previously formed metals
Manufacturing pharmaceuticals
Yes
Yes but"
no
No
and related products® furniture,
fur, clothing, paint, paper plastics,
rubber, tile, wood, electrical and
digital equipment
Manufacturing food related
Yes but
Yes but
no
No
products
Plumbing shops
Yes
Yes
no
No
Wood working shops < 5 people
Yes
Yes
no
No
Outdoor storage
Yes
No
no
No
Warehousing/distribution
Yes
No
L no
No
'When offices occupy no more than the first two stories of the building, or basement and floor above, or three
stories in the Urban Redevelopment Area along TIB
When offices occupy no more than the first two stories of the building, or basement and floor above.
If not fronting on TIB
'v With additional restrictions
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The T11113-3
zone is the most urban: neighborhood, . • has easy access tomulti-modal
environment•- • bus service, bus rapid transit, light rail, principal and collector
an and state freeway, and an international airport. The zone is intended to attract infill and
intensification with more housing and commercial uses in an approximate Y2mile radius of the Tukwila
International Boulevard Station (TIBS.) The regulations allow the TIB-3 districts to be gateways to the
City and is to maximize the public investments that have been made in public transit infrastructure but
to also by creating an area that is compatible and a good neighbor. Over the long term, infill
development will c• - the transitionfrom - parking to structured parking,• may be
increasingly characterized by • buildings with active ground floor uses designed • create
walkable,••r, streetscape.
The TIB -2 zone is intended for the heart of the TIB neighborhood and focused around the intersection of
the neighborhood collector arterial, S. 144th Street, and TIB. The uses and standards are more locally
oriented than TIB -3 but the zone is creating a main street orientation and urban form emphasizing the
pedestrian and acting as a crossroads for community members. Development supports an active,
comfortable, and safe street front and provides jobs, services, and goods to the community. A broader
range of housing types are permitted than in TIB -3 areas. The scale of development and the type of uses
is compatible with the adjacent residential neighbors and the civic and educational facilities in the area.
The TIB -1 zone is less urban than TIB -3 and TIB -2. TIB -1 is more residentially -focused with commercial
uses limited to businesses that are smaller -scaled and neighborhood -serving. A TIB -1 district may have a
wide range of building types and will have streets with curbs, sidewalks and street trees that provide an
amenity for higher density living. These areas are intended to provide a sensitive transition from the
more intensively developed uses along TIB to the nearby single family homes. The districts are relatively
small; however, opportunities exist for decreasing the auto -orientation typical of local housing by
increasing access and walking opportunities and street character. Additional building height and reduced
parking requirements are allowed in exchange for new through -ways, such as pedestrian ways and local
access streets. Landscape and recreational amenity requirements are higher than other TIB districts to
support the denser housing, soften the impact of the taller bulkier structures on the adjacent lower
density single family housing, and provide a high quality living environment.
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24
Attachment E
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Attachment F
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N
CO
P = Permitted; R = Restricted; C
Conditional; U = Unclassified;
N=Not Permitted
See regulations for Conditional Use and'j
Unclassified Use Permits at TMC 18.64 II
ATTACHMENT G
WORKING DRAFT
Table 18-X: Tukwila International Boulevard Neighborhood
Land Uses Allowed by District
Staff Comments
esidential Dweliin
Single Family
One house per existing lot is currently permitted in NCC/TIB-2 and HDR/TIB-1.
The current Nonconforming use section of Zoning Code allows:
"5. Residential structures and uses located in any single-family or multiple -family
residential zoning district and in existence at the time of adoption of this title shall
not be deemed nonconforming in terms of bulk, use, or density provisions of this
title. Such buildings may be rebuilt after a fire or other natural disaster to their
original dimensions and bulk, but may not be changed except as provided in the non-
conforming uses section of this chapter." (TMC18.7o.o5o)
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Townhouses
N
R3
P
Current regulations allow townhouses in HDR/T(B-1. This would add townhouses to
"Townhouse" means a form of
ground -related housing in which
individual dwelling units are
attached along at least one common
wall to at least one other dwelling
unit. Each dwelling unit occupies
space from the ground to the roof
and has direct access to private open
space. No portion of a unit may
occupy space above or below
another unit, except that townhouse
units may be constructed over a
common shared parking garage,
provided the garage is underground.
NCC/TIB-2
(TMC 18.06.829)
Multi -family, including Assisted
R2
R
P
Current regulations permit multi -family in the HDR/TIB-1 and in the RC/TIB-3, if the
Living
Same
lot does not front on TIB. This adds Multi -family to NCC/TIB-2
"Multi -family dwelling" means a
building designed to contain
two or more dwelling units. Duration
of tenancy in multi -family
dwellings is not Tess than one month.
(TMC 18.06.247)
"Assisted Living Facility" means a
facility that is licensed by the
Department of Social and Health
Services pursuant to Chapter 18.20
of the Revised Code of Washington
as currently defined or as may be
thereafter amended. This definition
does not include "diversion facility"
or "diversion interim services facility.
(TMC 18.06.058)
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Home Occupation
A
A
A
Current regulations do not permit accessory dwelling units in RC/TIB-3
"Home occupation" means an
occupation or profession that is
customarily incident to or carried on
in a dwelling place, and not one in
which the use of the premises as a
dwelling place, is largely incidental
to the occupation carried on by a
resident of the dwelling place;
provided, that:
i. There shall be no change in the
outside appearance of the
surrounding residential
development;
2. No home occupation shall be
conducted in any accessory building;
3. Traffic generated by such home
occupations shall not create a
nuisance;
4. No equipment or process shall be
used in such home occupation which
creates noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, odor, or electrical
interference detectable to the
normal senses off the lot;
5. The business involves no more
than one person who is not a
resident of the dwelling; and
6. An off-street parking space shall
be made available for any non-
resident employee.
(TMC 18.06.430)
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Continuing Care Community
"Continuing care retirement
community" means housing
planned and operated to provide a
continuum of
accommodations and services for
seniors including, but not
limited to, atleast two ofthe
foliowing housing types:
independent living, congregate
housing, assisted living, and
skilled nursing care. (7yNCzO.o6.z7o)�
current regulation
Manufacturing or mobile home park
"Manufactured/mobile home park"
means a master planned
development consisting ofa
grouping of manufactured or mobile
home dwellings, and may include
park management offices and
accessory community facilities for
the exclusive use of park residents,
such as recreation, Iaundry or
storage facilities. (TMC 18.06.565)
N
N
PCurrent
regulations Current regulations permit parks in HDR/TIB-i and conditionally permits them in
MDR. There are four existing parks in the study area, all of which are TIB -1 except for
uthgate Mobile Home Park that is currently zoned NCC and MDR.
Commercial3
Animal Kennel or Shelter, including
doggy daycare
C
N
N
Athletic or Health Clubs
P
P
P
�
Automotive Service or Repair
R4
N
N
Gas stations have been separated from Automotive services such as a car repair shop
Banks
P
P
N
Bar, cockctai|lounge, ornightclub
P
P
N
Brew Pub, On -Site Brewing
P
P
P
Brew pubs were not permitted in the HDR/T1B-1 district. They now are permitted.
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'Bulk Retail
"Bulk retail" is a business or store
that specializes in the sale of large
goods, requiring large on-site
storage. Bulk retail is further
distinguished by a lower trip
generation rate than other retail
stores, as evidenced by a traffic study
or other appropriate analysis.
Examples include furniture stores,
appliance stores and other uses as
approved by the Director. (TMC
i.8.o6.ii8)
P
P
N
The reason for this category was to allow a different parking standard for businesses
with large floor areas but smaller customer density and therefore parking demand in
the Urban Center and Tukwila Valley South. There is not difference in parking
standards in the TIB.
Business Services (e.g. copying, fax
and mailing centers)
P
P
P
Convalescent or nursing home
C
C
N
Drive Through Facility or Service
R
R
N
Funeral home or crematorium
P
N
Crematoriums are currently conditional in HDR/TIB-1 and RC/TIB-3; Funeral homes
are permitted in RC/TIB-3. Staff experience is that these uses can generate large
traffic impacts at any time of day or week but otherwise have no off-site impacts.
Gas Stations, including Car Wash
R5
R
Same
N
The TIB corridor has three gas stations, two of which are in the NCC /TIBz district.
General Retail
P
P
P
Laundries, Tailors, and Dry Cleaners
P
P
P
Personal Services (e.g. beauty
& barber shops, nail salons,
spa, travel agencies)
P
P
P
Recreation Facilities (commercial
indoor)
P
P
N
Recreation Facilities (commercial
outdoor)
C
N
N
Repair Shops (small scale goods:
bicycle, appliance, shoe, computer)
P
P
P
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Restaurants; including sidewalk cafes
P
P
P
Theaters except adult entertainment
P
P
N
Should a dentist office be allowed in a high density multi -family district? What about
other medical clinics?
Vehicle Rental or Sale (not requiring a
commercial DL)
R6
R
Same
N
Veterinary Clinic with temporary
indoor boarding and grooming
P
P
P
Office'
Office
P
P
P
Outpatient medical or dental office
and laboratory serving patients
P
P
N
Should a dentist office be allowed in a high density multi -family district? What about
other medical clinics?
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Lod in
Hotel
"Hotel" means a building, or buildings or portion thereof, the units of which are
used, rented, or hired out as sleeping accommodations only for transitory
housing. Hotel rooms shall have their own private toilet facilities, and may or
may not have their own kitchen facilities. Hotels shall not include dwelling units
for permanent occupancy. A central kitchen, dining room and accessory shops
and services catering to the public can be provided. No room may be used by
the same person or persons for a period exceeding thirty (30) calendar days per
year. Not included are institutions housing persons under legal restraint or
requiring medical attention or care. (TMC 18.06.440)
R
N'
N
Current regulations permit hotels without
restriction in the RC/TIB-3 zone.
The proposed restrictions are that any new
hotel must have:
• a minimum of 50 rooms;
• a full service kitchen; and
• a lobby with 2417 staffing
Motels
N
N
N
Current regulations permit motels in the RC/
"Motel" means a building or buildings or portion thereof, the units of which are
used, rented, or hired out as sleeping accommodations only for the purposes of
transitory housing. A motel includes tourist cabins, tourist court, motor lodge,
auto court, cabin court, motor inn and similar names but does not include
accommodations for travel trailers or recreation vehicles. Motel rooms shall
have their own private toilet facilities and may or may not have their own
kitchen facilities. Motels are distinguished from hotels primarily because of
providing adjoining parking and direct independent access to each rental unit.
TIB -3 zone.
Motels shall not include dwelling units for permanent occupancy. No room may
be used by the same person or persons for a period exceeding 3o calendar days
per year. Not included are institutions housing persons under legal restraint or
requiring medical attention or care. (TMC 18.06.585)
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Extended Stay
"Extended -stay hotel or motel" means a building or buildings or portion
thereof, the units of which contain independent provisions for living, eating
and sanitation including, but not limited to, a kitchen sink and permanent
cooking facilities, a bathroom, and a sleeping area in each unit, and are
specifically constructed, kept, used, maintained, advertised, and held out to
the public to be a place where temporary residence is offered for pay to
persons for a minimum stay of more than 3o days and a maximum stay of six
months per year. Extended -stay hotels or motels shall not include dwelling
units for permanent occupancy. The specified units for extended -stay must
conform to the required features, building code, and fire code provisions for
dwelling units as set forth in this code.
Nothing in this definition prevents an extended -stay unit from being used as a
hotel or motel unit. Extended -stay hotel or motels shall be required to meet
the hotel/motel parking requirements. Not included are institutions housing
persons under legal restraint or requiring medical attention or care.
(TMC 18.06.287)
R
N I N
Current regulations permit extended stay
facilities in the RC/TIB-3 zone. See proposed
restrictions above under Hotel.
Civic & Institutional
Convention, multi-purpose arena or Exhibition Facility
P
N
N
Cultural Facility, including: library, museum, art gallery, performing arts center
p
p
p
Child or Adult Care Center (does Day care mean adults and children?)
P
P
P
Education and Instructional Facilities, public and private, including college and
universities
C
C
N
Park, Trail, Plaza, Picnic Area, Playground, or Public Community Center
P
P
P
Police Station, Fire Station, or Court
C
C
C
Post Office
P
P
P
Religious facility
C
C
C
Shelter
"Shelter" means a building or use providing residential housing on a short-
term basis for victims of abuse and their dependents, or a residential facility for
runaway minors (children under the age of 18). (TMC 18.06.743)
N
P
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Industrial, Manufacturing '& Warehouse
Cargo Containers are regulated as accessory structures in the Supplemental
Development Standards Chapter of the Zoning Code (TMC 18.50.060)
R11
R
Same
N
Light Industrials
R
R
N
Manufacturing and processing of food or beverages, including fermenting and
distilling.
R1°
R
N
Outdoor storage of materials to be manufactured or handled as part of a
permitted use within the Zone, screened pursuant TMC 18.52
P
N
A
Self -Storage Facilities
P
N
N
Warehouse Storage or Wholesale Distribution Facilities
N
N
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Commercial Parking
"Commercial parking" is a use of land or structure for the parking of motor
vehicles as a commercial enterprise for which hourly, daily or weekly fees are
charged. (TMC 18.06.613)
R11
R
Same
N
Essential Public Facility, except those listed separately
"Essential public facility" means a facility which provides a basic public service,
provided in one of the following manners:
• directly by a government agency,
• by a private entity substantially funded or contracted for by a
government agency, or
• provided by a private entity subject to public service obligations (i.e.,
private utility companies which have a franchise or other legal
obligation to provide service within a defined service area). (TMC
18.06.270)
U
U
U
Electric Vehicle Charging Station L1&2
P
P
P
Electric Vehicle Charging State L3
A
P
A
Intermodal Transit Stations, Rail transit facilities
U
U
U
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Internet Data & Telecommunications Center
"Internet data/telecommunication center" means a secure, climate -controlled
facility with emergency backup power that contains internet data transmission
and switching equipment and/or telecommunication transmission and
switching equipment. This equipment may include computer network routers,
switches, and servers for one or more companies. (TMC 18.06.454)
Park and Ride
"Park and Ride" means a facility for temporarily parking automobiles, the
occupants of which transfer to public transit to continue their trips. (TMC
18.06.611)
C
C
Parking Areas
A
A
A
Public Transit Facilities and Stations (Bus) (NOT RAIL stations?)
P
P
Radio, Television, Microwave, or Observation Stations and Towers
C
C
C
Utility Facilities, above ground/ not in ROW
C
C
C
Utility Facilities, underground/in ROW
p
p
p
Wireless Communication Facilities
P
P
P
1 Townhouses may not face TIB;
2 Permitted within a mixed use building with ground floor non-residential use along the primary retail corridor, which is from S. 142 Street — S.146 Street; from S.
146 Street and south along TIB, ground floors must be built to commercial standards but may be used as dwellings.
3 All commercial uses
■ may not exceed 30,000 square feet per tenant and
■ drive thrus and access lanes are not permitted between buildings and sidewalks
■ Storage of non -retail materials and the making assembling, remodeling, repairing, altering, finishing, or refinishing or its products or merchandise is
permitted provided:
These activities are completely enclosed within the premises occupied by the establishment
These activities are clearly accessory to sales and display activities
The first zo feet of ground floor building depth along the primary retail corridor must be used for retail display, dining, offices, meeting rooms, or other
public or semi-public gathering spaces. comply with the restrictions on storage of materials and standards for drive-thrus.
4 Must be enclosed within a building.
s Pumps and parking must be located behind the building, which meets the setback/build to Zine.
'Vehicle rental or sale must have an enclosed showroom with no outdoor storage of vehicles.
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7 Office tenant spaces may not exceed 30,000 square feet per tenant.
8 Hotels must provide a full service kitchen, staffed reception and have at least 5o rooms.
9 Storage of non -retail materials and the making, assembling, remodeling, repairing, altering, finishing, or refinishing of products or merchandise is permitted
provided:
■ These activities are completely enclosed within the structures occupied by the establishment
■ These activities are clearly accessory to sales and display activities
■ Levels of traffic, noise, smoke, vibrations, odor, fumes, and glare must not exceed those levels that are in keeping with the retail and residential uses
within the district.
io Must include on-site sales of the product and the manufacturing process must not cause off-site impacts to neighboring properties or create a public nuisance.
11 Must have ground floor commercial uses along the primary retail corridor
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City Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Department of Community Development -Jack Pace, Director
STAFF REPORT
TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
HEARING DATE: August 24, 2017
NOTIFICATION: Notice published in the Seattle Times, 8/10/2017
FILE NUMBER: L17-0046 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment)
APPLICANT: City of Tukwila
REQUEST: Amend the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to address
revised growth projections
LOCATION: Citywide
SEPA DETERMINATION: On August 1, 2017, the City of Tukwila issued an addendum to the Tukwila
Comprehensive Plan EIS, pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act rules
(Chapter 197-11 WAC) (File # E17-0009). The EIS was previously issued on
October 9, 1995 (File #L92-0053).
STAFF: Robin Tischmak, City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: A. Fehr & Peers Memo
B. Transportation Element Revisions
Tukwila City Half • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 W 296-4.33-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
FINDINGS
In 2010 the Public Works Department began updating the Transportation element of Tukwila's
Comprehensive Plan as part of a phased review and update mandated by the State. The update included a
traffic modeling effort based on projected household and employment growth throughout the City until the
year 2030. These growth numbers were determined at a regional level and provided to each jurisdiction for
use in long range planning efforts. After Tukwila's updated element was adopted the Puget Sound Regional
Council (PSRC) developed revised growth projections that reflected the reduced economic activity due to the
2008-2009 recession. These numbers showed a small reduction in projected household growth and a
significant reduction in projected employment growth (nearly 50%).
The other elements of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan were updated in later phases using the revised PSRC
numbers and a 2031 time horizon, leading to an internal discrepancy in the Plan. Tukwila received conditional
approval for its Plan update in 2016 with the requirement that the discrepancy be addressed through
adoption of an updated Transportation Element by December of 2017. Attachment B contains the proposed
revisions to meet the PSRC requirements for certification.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed on August 14, 2017 and they forwarded the
issue to the Planning Commission for review.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA
Planning Commission review is required for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendments. The
Planning Commission may recommend approval, recommend approval with conditions or recommend denial
of the amendment based on a clear compliance with the criteria that follow. The Planning Commission's
recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council, which will make the final decision. (TMC 18.80 and
18.84)
1) Describe how the issue is addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. If the issue is not adequately
addressed, is there a need for it?
The proposed update is a technical correction to the growth projections used in the Transportation Element
needed to bring internal consistency to the Comprehensive Plan and meet PSRC conditions for certification.
The lower employment projections resulted in estimates of lower vehicle miles traveled and no lowering of
levels of service (LOS). As a result of this change no goals, policies or capital improvement project changes are
proposed as part of this action. The changes involve text edits to the narrative and updated maps.
2) If the issue is not adequately addressed in the Comprehensive Plan, is there a need for the proposed
change?
Under the original, higher projections we received from PSRC Tukwila had planned to accommodate
higher household and employment growth than currently projected. Much of this growth was anticipated
in the Tukwila South area, which remains largely undeveloped. The timeline for development is unclear,
though at least some is likely to occur within the 2031 time horizon of the current Comprehensive Plan.
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3) Is the proposed change the best means for meeting the identified public need? What other options
are there for meeting the identified public need?
As part of the conditional certification process the City of Tukwila agreed to the following conditions:
1. Tukwila City Council adoption of a plan of work that addresses the condition identified in the certification
report by May 31, 2016. Adopted 5/2/2016
2. Submission of a draft amended comprehensive plan and supporting documents that address the
condition to PSRC for review and comment in advance of adoption. Sent August 14, 2017, PSRC has
confirmed that these changes are adequate to meet the condition.
3. Once the condition is adequately addressed, submission of adopted amended comprehensive plan and
supporting documents by December 31, 2017 for review and certification by PSRC.
4) Will the proposed change result in a net benefit to the community?
Gaining full certification forTukwila's Comprehensive Plan will maintain our eligibility for PSRC and
Regional Transportation Improvement Program funding.
CONCLUSIONS
In reviewing Comprehensive Plan criteria, staff concludes that the proposed update is a technical correction to
the growth projections used in the Transportation Element needed to bring internal consistency to the
Comprehensive Plan and meet PSRC conditions for certification. The projected traffic levels are lower under the
revised employment levels and therefore no impacts are expected that were not already addressed under the
original Element. As a result of this change no goals, policies or capital improvement project changes are needed
or proposed as part of this action.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward the proposed edits and updates to the
Transportation Element shown in Attachment B to the City Council with a recommendation of adoption.
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FEHR,t PEERS
July 28, 2017
Laura Benjamin
Associate Planner, Growth Management Planning
Puget Sound Regional Council
Ibenjamin@psrc.org
206-464-7134
Subject: City of Tukwila - Response to Comment on Assumed Land Use Growth in the
Comprehensive Plan Review
Dear Laura:
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) reviewed the City of Tukwila's draft Comprehensive Plan
Elements in 2013 and identified that the land use growth forecast by 2031 in the Transportation
Element was higher than current (2016) PSRC growth assumptions. PSRC's review noted that the
employment growth for the City of Tukwila is almost double the current forecast of 15,500 job
growth between 2010 and 2031.
The discrepancy in the land use growth allocation occurred because the City of Tukwila updated
the Transportation Element between 2010 and 2012, in part because of a major planned
development in the southern portion of the city that could potentially impact the long-term
transportation needs for the City. At that time, the PSRC regional land use forecasts had not yet
been adjusted to account for the magnitude of the 2008-2009 recession and resulting slowdown in
the real estate market. The other elements of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan were updated during
the 2013-2015 period and incorporated the more recent (lower) growth forecasts from the PSRC.
In response to this comment, the City hired Fehr & Peers to reallocate land use growth to be
consistent with current PSRC Land Use Vision and to re -run the City's travel demand model. Key
findings include:
• The 2031 forecasted traffic volumes are not expected to grow as much within the City
compared to the previous analysis (VMT is lower by three percent).
• Most of the forecasted traffic volume decreases are in the Tukwila South area, where
growth is not as rapid as was previously anticipated and where most of the employment
growth was reduced.
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• No changes are recommended to the proposed transportation capital improvement
projects. Most of the proposed transportation improvement projects are recommended
to remain as they were proposed for reasons beyond expanding capacity, including
breaking up large blocks for more walkable/bikeable neighborhoods, and filling in
missing gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle networks. The large roadway projects to
facilitate growth in Tukwila South were completed by the developer in the 2010-2012
timeframe.
Attached is a memo detailing the analysis to reallocate land use growth to be consistent with
current forecasts, as well as two maps that illustrate the distribution of household and employment
growth by 2031 within the City.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call at 206-576-4226.
Sincerely,
FEHR & PEERS
Carmen Kwan
Transportation Engineer/Planner
SE76-0498
Attachment:
• Tukwila 2031 Land Use Revision — Travel Demand Modeling Response to PSRC
Comments Memo
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 30, 2016
To: Robin Tischmak and Bob Giberson, City of Tukwila
From: Carmen Kwan and Chris Breiland, Fehr & Peers
Subject: Tukwila 2031 Land Use Revision — Travel Demand Modeling Response to PSRC
Comments
SE16-0498
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) reviewed the City of Tukwila's draft Comprehensive Plan
Elements in 2013 and identified that the land use growth forecast by 2031 in the Transportation
Element was higher than current PSRC growth assumptions. In response to this comment, the
forecast land use growth was revised to be consistent with PSRC assumptions and the City's travel
demand model was re -run. This document details the analysis process and summarizes the new
model results. The transportation capital improvement projects previously proposed were also
reviewed to identify if any changes in the project list would be necessary based on the new growth
forecasts.
The City of Tukwila updated the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan between 2010
and 2012, in part because of a major planned development in the southern portion of the city that
could potentially impact the long-term transportation needs for the City. At that time, the PSRC
regional land use forecasts had not yet been adjusted to account for the magnitude of the 2008-
2009 recession and resulting slowdown in the real estate market nationwide. In general, the earlier
PSRC land use forecasts predicted more growth by 2031 than the current (2016) land use forecasts.
The other elements of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan were updated during the 2013-2015 period
and incorporated the more recent (lower) growth forecasts from the PSRC. The rest of this
memorandum describes the method used to align the Transportation Element growth forecasts
with the rest of the Comprehensive Plan.
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ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY
The previous analysis completed for the Transportation Element assumed a growth of 27,665 jobs
and 4,905 households by 2031. PSRC's review noted that this employment growth for the City of
Tukwila is almost double the current forecast of 15,500 job growth between 2010 and 2031. PSRC
also forecasts a slightly lower number of households in the city by 2031 (4,800 new households).
G,". r4 5r,
In response to these comments, the 2031 land use assumptions were revised and the City's travel
demand model was re -run to evaluate how traffic forecasts would change from the previous 2031
analysis (prepared with the higher growth forecasts). Key assumptions are listed below:
• Land use forecasts were revised to match the Land Use Vision (LUV.1) Dataset, the most
recent land use forecasts released by the PSRC in September 2015.
• Land use growth assumptions in the Southcenter Subarea of Tukwila remained relatively
consistent with the Southcenter Regional Growth Center EIS analysis prepared in 2014.
Growth was adjusted elsewhere in the City based on the LUV.1 Dataset.
A summary of the assumed land use growth is presented in Table 1. The revised 2031 forecasts
show that the land use assumptions are consistent with PSRC growth assumptions of 4,800
households and 15,500 jobs between 2010 and 2031. The revised 2031 land use has a decrease of
105 households and 14,140jobs compared to the previous analysis. Land use growth assumptions
by TAZ are in Attachment A.
TABLE 1. CITY OF TUKWILA LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS
Scenario Total Households and Jobs Growth from 2010
2013 Base Year
Revised 2031 Forecasts
7,435 Households,
47,540 Jobs
12,200 Households,
61,070 Jobs
+35 Households,
+1,970 Jobs'
+4,800 Households,
+15,500 Jobs
12010 to 2013 household and job growth estimates are from PSRC's Covered Employment Estimates and Residential
Building Permit Summaries. Source: City of Tukwila, PSRC, Fehr & Peers, 2016.
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MODELING RESULTS
The City's travel demand model was re -run with the revised land use growth assumptions described
earlier. An example travel demand model difference plot of the change in PM peak hour traffic
volume per travel lane is shown in Figure 1. The green bars show a decrease in vehicle traffic and
the red bars show an increase in vehicle traffic compared to the previous 2031 analysis.
FIGURE 1. 2031TRAVEL DEMAND MODEL DIFFERENCE PLOT
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2016.
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December 30, 2016
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While there is some model "noise" in the difference plot results where some routes have minor
increase or decrease in vehicle volumes compared to before, the overall observations from the new
travel model runs are summarized below.
• The 2031 forecasted traffic volumes are not expected to grow as much within the City
of Tukwila compared to the previous analysis. The slightly lower vehicle traffic growth
is reasonable based on the reduction of approximately 14,100 jobs and 100 households
throughout the City by 2031 compared to the previous analysis. The new 2031 model run's
slightly lower traffic growth is minor as there is only a three percent decrease in vehicle -
miles -travelled (VMT) on City streets during the PM period compared to the previous
analysis (excluding freeways).
• Most of the forecasted traffic volume decreases are south of S 180th Street. This is
expected as the growth near Southcenter Regional Growth Center did not change much
from the earlier analysis, and most of the employment reduction was in the Tukwila South
area, where growth is not as rapid as was anticipated in the earlier forecasts. Overall, City
staff felt this area had the least amount of momentum for growth compared to the rest of
the City.
• No changes are recommended to the proposed transportation capital improvement
projects. A review of the previously recommended projects was completed based on the
new model run results. In general, all the projects identified in the Transportation Element
are recommended to remain because:
o Most of the street extension projects were recommended to reduce block size and
improve mobility for all modes. These projects would improve street grid
connectivity, improve the walkability by breaking up large blocks, and potentially
improve emergency response times. While there is a minor decrease in vehicle
volumes in the new model run compared to the previous results, projects are
recommended to remain to help the City achieve the desired urban form and street
network connectivity pattern.
o Intersection improvements at various intersections such as adding turn pockets are
still recommended as the model shows that turning volumes that triggered the
additional turn lanes will not decrease enough to eliminate the need for the
additional lanes.
o Many projects were identified to enhance pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities. While
growth is slightly lower with the new land use forecasts, the need for a
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comprehensive and connective pedestrian and bicycle network is not altered by
the revised land use forecasts.
CONCLUSION
A new travel model run was completed with revised 2031 land use growth reallocated to be
consistent with PSRC's vision of 15,500 new jobs and 4,800 new households between 2010 and
2031 in Tukwila. Based on the results of the new travel model run, no changes to the Transportation
Element project list are recommended. While the traffic growth by 2031 is not expected to be as
high as the previous analysis (VMT is lower by three percent), most of the proposed transportation
improvement projects are recommended to remain as they were proposed for reasons beyond
expanding capacity, including breaking up large blocks for more walkable/bikeable neighborhoods,
and filling in missing gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle networks.
Attachment:
Attachment A: Land Use Totals by TAZ & TAZ Map
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Attachment A: Land Use Assumptions and TAZ Map
Revised City of Tukwila Travel Demand Model Land Use
City of Tukwila
Households lEmployment
2013 Base Year 7,435 47,540
Old 2031 Land Use 12,340 75,205
Previous 2013 - 2031 Growth 4,905 27,665
New 2031 Revision
12,200
61,070
2010 - 2013 Growth
(PSRC Estimates)
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1,970
2013 - 2030 Growth
4,765
13,530
2010 - 2030 Total Growth
4,800
15,500
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Old 2031 Land Use
TOTALS
7,435
47,540
12,200
61,070
12,340
75,205
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294
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426
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155
801
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378
143
528
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302
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551
229
592
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931
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1,607
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1,276
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The Transportation Element establishes Tukwila's transportation goals and policies for the 20 -year
planning period. It provides direction for transportation decisions regarding annual plan updates,
including:
V The Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP);
V The Six -Year Capital Improvement Program and Financial Planning Model (CIP/FPM);
V The biennial budget; and
V Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards.
It is key in supporting community livability and economic vitality, as prioritized in Tukwila's Strategic
Plan. It also provides guidance for development review and approval, land use and zoning decisions,
and continuing transportation and maintenance programs.
The Transportation Element establishes a basis for decision-making that is consistent with
Washington's Growth Management Act, King County's Countywide Planning Policies, and the Puget
Sound Regional Council's (PSRC) Transportation 2040. The specific requirements of each of these
plans are fulfilled by the City of Tukwila' %qq� jion Element �round Raw=PPri.1includiqa
revised Travel Demand Memorandum datedDecember ,�d 20i 6� of the Comprehensive Plan Update
(hereafter referred to in this element as the Background Report), and summarized herein. The
Transportation Background Report, WaH< and Roll Non -motorized Trans,, ortat_ion Plan, TijkwHa -l'ransi
Ne"?:i� oro Plan, �.4��"8'V�" ut � s.S .j,�C.d� � CTR' Pro `S�air, agfj Plan j
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Efficiency Ce�,�� � . P�- n, the annually -updated six-year Transportation Improvement Plan, six-
year CIP/FPM, and the budget are all adopted by reference in the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Tukwila's diverse transportation system includes freeways, highways, arterial streets, access streets,
bus, light rail, commuter rail transit service, Amtrak passenger rail service, sidewalks, trails and
neighborhood footpaths. In addition, Sea -Tac International Airport and Boeing Field provide air
transportation for general, commercial and business aviation. The Duwamish River provides water
access to Elliott Bay and beyond. The City's road and rail network enables freight and rail
transportation within and through the city. Future Tukwila transportation system additions include
Bus Rapid Transit. A detailed inventory of the existing transportation system in Tukwila is contained in
the Background Report (Fehr& Peers, May 2012).
The major transportation issues facing Tukwila include the following:
u Physical and geographic barriers that challenge connectivity throughout the City. Physical barriers
include the valley wall, the Green/Duwamish River, and highways that separate portions of the City
from each other, increasing emergency services response times and cost. Residents value quiet
neighborhood streets that exist in an incomplete or disconnected street system. With relatively few
"through" streets, many vehicles use the streets that do connect, burdening the adjacent properties
and residents. The large volume of vehicles on through -streets also makes it more difficult to walk to
destinations such as schools, libraries or shopping.
u Limited funding to satisfy competing priorities.
Increasing connectivity is very costly given the need to acquire new rights-of-way, conducting
engineering studies and design, and construction costs.
Criteria for grant funding are most often targeted to Tukwila's Urban Center or the Manufacturing/Industrial Center
because these are the locations where significant employment and residential growth are
planned and are supported by regional plans.
— There are unmet needs in other areas of the City, including streets that do not meet City
standards, and it is unlikely that the roads would be improved by new development in these
already developed areas.
u Reliance on regional agencies, such as the Port of Seattle, Metro and Sound Transit, to serve local
needs.
GOALS,
POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
The Transportation Element supports the City's Land Use Element. It demonstrates how the City will
maintain and preserve the existing network as well as address deficiencies, while demonstrating how
planned growth will be accommodated over the next zo years per the Office of Financial Management
(OFM) and PSRC forecasts.
The household and job forecasts for Tukwila are for an additional 4-,86_f3 ,800 households and
,,t,oqjobs by the year Zg3i with most of that occurring in the Southcenter, Tukwila
International Boulevard and Tukwila South mixed-use commercial areas. To plan for land use and
transportation changes associated with this growth, these households and jobs are assigned to Traffic
Analysis Zones (TAZs) based on the availability of vacant and redevelopable lands (Maps 13-1 and 13-2).
Employment forecasts in the Transportation Element–and used for the Transportation Demand Model
–that include -2y®:r oo additional jobs from zoio z�a.by- e o,.
And
revised transportation model run In 2o16. The oriainal_Transportation Demand Model run in 2010 was
developed using employment forecast information available at the time. Since then, the employment
forecast h4&4aeen.was revised downward significantly due to the effects of the great recession on the
regional economy. In addition, current forecasts are based to a greater degree on adopted King County
Growth Targets for Tukwila.
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Revised Map 13-1: Projected Household Growth
Projected
Household
Growth by
Zone
2010-2031
Legend
-M
Limits
Household Growth
0-15
16-50
51 - 100
101 - 200
201 and abve
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Employment
Growth by
Traffic Analysis
Zone
;00'" k& 2010-2030
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Revised Map 13-2: Projected Employment Growth
Projected
E rn p I oyme nt
A n a I ys is
Zone
2010-2031
Legend
Employment Growth
0-50
51 - 100
101 -200
201 -450
451 and above
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Implementation Strategies
Implement sidewalk ordinance.
Implement subdivision ordinance.
Implement Street Network Plan.
Emergency vehicle criteria in street design standards.
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Prioritize neighborhood quality design features when reducing
street facilities (e.g,, removal of one lane of parking before
WHAT IS TRANSPORTATION
removal of sidewalk).
CONCURRENCY?
The Washington State Growth
Traffic Calming Program.
Management Act requires the City to
Develop methods to incentivize and encourage coordinated
ensure that transportation programs,
projects and services needed to serve
development between adjacent commercial properties, including
growth are regionally coordinated,
shared driveways and direct vehicular access between parking lots..
and are in place either when new
development occurs or within six
years. This is done to make sure the
City can provide the transportation
improvements needed to maintain its
The projected growth numbers in Tukwila and surrounding areas were
adopted standards of service and so
used in the Background Report for the Transportation Element of the
that conditions do not degrade with
the addition of the new households
Comprehensive Plan Update to anticipate traffic volumes and levels of
and workers in the City.
service in delete - 2030 (and add 2031.) The Level of Service (LOS)
analysis is one of the ways the City plans and budgets for future
transportation projects.
The City balances the fiscal constraints of its financing plan for
transportation programs and projects with planned growth
and existing needs. To do this, Tukwila monitors LOS on arterial
streets to examine the existing performance of the system and
anticipated impacts of planned land use growth, to determine what
adjustments will need to be made to maintain adopted LOS
standards concurrent with new development. Properly applied and
monitored, LOS standards for the transportation network ensure
that mobility, vitality and quality of life for the city is maintained. For
the delete - 2030 (and add - 2031) planning horizon, significant new
capacity will be required to accommodate future growth
throughout the city, although the majority of the project capacity
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needs are in the Southcenter area. PAGE 13-10
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RELATED INFORMATION
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ADD: Fehr & Peers 12/30/2016 Memo on Tukwila 2031 Land
Use Revision - Travel Demand Modeling Response to PSRC
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