HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-08 Community Affairs and Parks MinutesCity of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
August 8, 2011 5: 00 p.m.; Conference Room #3
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joe Duffle and De'Sean Quinn
Staff: Shawn Hunstock, Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff and John Morrison Winters (DCD Intern)
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Draft Ordinance: Regulations Reaardin2 Livestock. Small Animals and Fowl
Per Committee request, staff is returning to present a draft ordinance regarding regulations relating to
minimum lot size requirements for keeping chickens. Specifically, the draft ordinance:
Reduces minimum lot sizes from 10,000 square feet to 6,500 square feet
Reduces property line and residence setbacks from 20 feet and 65 feet, respectively to 10 feet
Allows one chicken per 1,000 square feet of parcel area
Retains the limit of 12 small animals or fowl per 10,000 square feet of lot area
Addresses housekeeping items as appropriate
Staff commented that the draft ordinance, if passed, will allow an additional 1,415 parcels in the City to
keep chickens. Additionally, the draft ordinance continues to prohibit the keeping of roosters; does not
conflict with the King County ordinance; and is not required to go to the Planning Commission for review.
Based on Committee inquiry, Shawn Hunstock will contact King County to confirm how King County
Animal Control deals with roosters. He will report out on the findings at the August 22 COW discussion of
this item. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 22 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, August 22, 2011 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3
9 Committee Chair Approval
Mt utes KAM. Reviewed by NG.