HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2018-05-24 Item 4 - Tukwila South Overlay Residential Development Standards and Guidelines - Attachment G: Open Space StandardsTHE WOLF CE MPHNY
Since 1949
May 16, 2018
Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Bldvd., Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
Dear Minnie:
ATTACHMENT G
Segale Properties LLC recently requested amendments to Title 18, Zoning Code of the
Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) to set standards for residential uses. The proposed
amendments are intended to adopt development standards and guidelines for residential
uses in the portion of the Tukwila South Overlay District (TSO) which adjoins land located
in the City of SeaTac to the east of Interstate 5.
The current proposal includes adoption of the City of SeaTac's Recreation Space
requirement for multifamily development (SeaTac Municipal Code 15.510.510), which
stipulates the following:
Unit Type
Required Open Space
Studio
120 square feet
One -bedroom
160 square feet
Two-bedroom
200 square feet
The proposed development will include 96 apartment units. Subject to the above specified
standards, the development would provide a minimum of 16,320 square feet of recreation
space on site within the subject parcel. All recreation space is envisioned to be outdoors
and programmed appropriately for a variety of age ranges.
The proposed development will be a component of a larger multifamily project spanning
into the City of SeaTac. The full project will provide over 80,000 square feet of outdoor and
indoor recreation space, all of which will be open to residents living within the portion of
the development in the City of Tukwila. The Wolff Company, the developer of the proposed
project, is investigating the feasibility of an integrated trail system that would cross the two
municipalities and provide substantially more recreation space for all residents. The
feasibility of a trail system is subject to additional analysis of critical areas on site. The
developer fully intends to maximize the usable, open recreation space on site.
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In addition to the required recreation space, the project is expected to contribute over
$22,000 to enhance and expand recreation facilities within the City of Tukwila. These funds
will ensure that recreation facilities can well -serve new community residents.
The site is located within close proximity of a number of existing parks and recreation
facilities, both within the City of Tukwila and the City of SeaTac, including:
Crestview Park (1.6 miles)
Bicentennial Park (2.3 miles)
Crystal Springs Park (2.5 miles)
Tukwila Park (2.8 miles)
Valley Ridge Park (3.0 miles)
Future residents will have access to extensive recreational space, both on and off site. The
proposed standards will create a consistent requirement across the development, while
also ensuring that future residents have access to ample well -programmed and well-
maintained recreational facilities.
The proposed recreation space requirements will allow for a livable environment, both
across the full development and within the portion of the site that sits within the City of
Tukwila.
We look forward to working with you and with the City of Tukwila. Please do not hesitate
to contact us should you have any questions or desire any additional information.
Sincerely,
Greg Van Patten
The Wolff Company
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