HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2018-05-24 Minutes - Public Hearing - Tukwila South Overlay Residential Development Standards and Guidelines
City of Tukwila
Planning Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
Date: May 24, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Council Chambers
Present: Vice Chair, Dennis Martinez; Commissioners, Miguel Maestas, Mike Hansen, Sharon
Mann, Louise Strander, and Heidi Watters
Absent: Chair, Nhan Nguyen
Staff: Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor, and Wynetta Bivens, Planning Commission
Secretary
Adopt Commissioner Watters stated that her recollection was that on page 3 of
Minutes: the minutes the applicant said that they would add a conifer tree. The minutes states they
were open to the idea.
Commissioner Hansen stated he did not remember, and he could not support the
adjustment without capturing what happened. Additionally, he said either way there was
not a condition.
Commissioner Mann moved to approve the 3/8/18 minutes per staff’s findings upon
review of the 3/8/18 recording. Commissioner Hansen Seconded the motion. Commissioner
Strander abstained from voting due to her absence at the meeting. Motion passed.
Staff’s review of the 3/8/18 recorded minutes (time 49.54) confirmed that the applicant
stated, “they are open to the idea of adding a significant conifer tree to the landscaping for
the proposed development.” Minutes are approved with no corrections.
Mia Nivarro, Community and Engagement Manager, for the City of Tukwila, gave a presentation on the
City’s Strategic Plan and the 2019-2020 budget. She explained that the City is working on developing the
2019-2020 budget using a different method, called priority-based budgeting. With the new method funds will
be allocated based on City programs and services offered. Ms. Nivarro said it is a long and involved process that
will take several years to implement fully. The next step in the process is to score the programs and services
against a set of strategic goals.
The City is revisiting the Strategic Plan goals from 2012, which has five strategic goals. The City wants to ensure
the Strategic Plan still reflects the priority and the value of the community. The City currently has a survey
available on-line and in printable form for those interested in providing their feedback on the goals. After the
feedback is received from the community and employees, information will be compiled, and any recommended
adjustments to the Strategic Plan will go through the City Council approval process. The 2019-2020 budget will
be developed based on the amended goals. Also, there will be more community outreach between now and
November 2018 when the budget is finalized.
Vice Chair, Dennis Martinez, opened the public hearing and swore in those wishing to testify.
CASE NUMBER: L18-0032 (Code Amendment)
APPLICANT: Segale Properties LLC
REQUEST: Zoning Code amendments to adopt residential development standards and guidelines
for Tukwila South Overly (TSO) zone.
LOCATION: Portion of TSO zone that immediately adjoins land located in the City of SeaTac to
the east of Interstate 5
Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor, Department of Community Development, gave the presentation for
staff. She provided background on the project, walked the Commission through the proposed amendments and
went over the Development Standards such as setbacks, landscaping and the Multi-Family Design Manual.
She also went over the recreation space and parking requirements for which the Developer requested the City
consider adopting standards different than High Density Residential (HDR) zone. There were two options to
consider for both.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
For Recreation Space requirements - staff recommended option 2:to adopt standards similar to
the City of SeaTac, with a graduated scale depending on the size of the unit: 120 square feet
for a studio, 160 square feet for a one-bedroom unit and 200 square feet for 2 plus bedroom
units.
For Parking requirements - Staff recommended option 2: adopt a parking standard similar to
the City of SeaTac standard of one stall per studio unit, 1.5 stalls per one-bedroom units and 2
stalls per two or more bedrooms.
Staff answered clarifying questions for the Commission.
Nancy Rogers, Landuse Attorney, for the applicant, provided background on the property and the project.
She said it is an integrated site that has a jurisdictional boundary line through the property, between the City
of Tukwila, zoned Tukwila South Overlay (TSO), and the City of SeaTac, which is zoned High Density
Residential (HDR). The Tukwila portion of the project has been reviewed as part of a master plan
development agreement process, which allows any number of uses including those allowed in HDR.
Ms. Rogers said when the TSO was adopted with the Development Agreement the residential design
guidelines and residential standards for residential development in the TSO were not adopted. However,
there is a footnote in the codes that states that residential development can happen after residential
guidelines and standards are adopted. Therefore, the applicant is requesting approval of the standards and
design guidelines similar to those that currently apply in other places in the City and apply them to the two
portions of Tukwila South area that immediately abuts the SeaTac property. The applicant is asking that the
standards for recreation and parking standards be adapted to make sure they are integrated with SeaTac’s
standards.
Commissioner Mann and Watters expressed concern with the small amount of recreation space on the
Tukwila portion of the project. The applicant noted, that the project will have open space on both the
Tukwila and SeaTac portion of the property, which will exceed market standards and expectations.
Mike Pruett, for the applicant, answered clarifying questions and addressed concerns for the Commission.
Chris Ross, the developer, for the applicant, also, answered clarifying questions and addressed concerns for
the Commission.
There were no public comments.
The public hearing was closed.
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DELIBERATION:
Commissioner Watters stated that she feels the recreation standards should be kept at 400 square feet per
unit for the following reasons: to maintain a certain level of canopy; because there aren’t other parks
nearby; more access for outdoor exercise and mental health for adults.
Commissioners Strander, Hansen, Maestas, Martinez, and Mann were all in consensus to support staff’s
recommendation of option number 2 for recreation space. Commissioner Maestas commented he
encourages maximum space utilization for residents. Commissioner Mann commented she hopes the
applicant will be accountable and commit to what they have agreed.
Commissioner Martinez expressed concerns regarding the parking but said he could probably live with it.
Commissioner Mann also expressed concerns with the parking.
MOTIONS:
Recreation Space Requirements:
Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve Case Number L18-0032, Code Amendment with staff’s
finding, conclusions, and recommendation for option 2. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. Five
were in favor. Commissioner Watters opposed.
Commission Maestas made a motion to adopt numbers 2, 3, and 4 under TMC 18.14.030 to maintain
Recreation Space requirements (These include 50% has to be outdoors and 25% has to be for 5-12 year olds).
Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Parking Requirements:
Commissioner Maestas made a motion to approve Case Number L18-0032, Code Amendment with staff’s
finding, conclusions, and recommendation for option number 2. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion.
Five were in favor. Commissioner Mann opposed.
Commissioner Strander made a motion to adopt the proposed Basic Development Standards and the Multi-
Family Design Manual. Commissioner Maestas seconded the motion. All were in favor.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Commissioner Nguyen will give highlights on the APA Conference he attended in April at the next
meeting.
Staff will provide an update for the Commission on the upcoming agendas.
ADJOURNED: 8:55 PM
Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens
Planning Commission Secretary
Adopted: 6/28/18
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