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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2018-10-08 Item 3G - Discussion - Tukwila International Boulevard RechannelizationCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS 10/08/18 CO ITEM INFORMATION : HENRY HASH/JACK PACE Tukwila International Boulevard Rechannelization ITEM No. 3.G. 'i(b, it` E 1 usar Update and discussion on the Tukwila International Blvd. Rechannelization and Neighborhood Plan Implementaton. 0I8/18 II',\1'E OT 1V 9/24 9/25 RECOM IEN ATIONS: 11)%1IN. DCD and Public Works 1i`lnnr�ce Carnrn.. Parks Conli , Public ; r_tt' CUrnn7. EPlanning CLEOD/KRULLER ymNn imak Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the irllthole for consensus COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: TG. DATE L08/18 RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION TG. DATE ATTACHMENTS l0/8/ nformatIonal Memorandum dated 9/21/I.Br plus attachmen inutes from the 9/24 Transportation and Infrastructure Com. he 9/25 Community Development and Neighborhoods Com. 141 142 TO: FROM: BY: City of Tukwila Public Works Department Henry Hash, Director INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Allan Ekberg, Mayor Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee Henry Hash, Public Works Director Jack Pace, DCD Director Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager, Moira Bradshaw, Senior Planner; and Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner CC. Mayor Ekberg DATE. September 21, 2018 SUBJECT: Tukwila International Boulevard Rechannelization and Zoning Changes Project No. 81710404 ISSUE Update on current direction and schedule for implementing Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) zoning changes and reviewing options that could include additional studies that impact possible TIB rechannelization and zoning changes. BACKGROUND On May 1, 2017, the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) delivered a report to the City Council on their recommendations for implementing the City's adopted goals and policies for the TIB neighborhood, including transforming TIB into a "main street", based upon the Comprehensive Plan's direction and community workshops held over three days in February 2017. CNU discussed with Council the role of TIB in setting the main street character and environment for the neighborhood. The recommended alternative for achieving the change was to reduce the number of through lanes on TIB and add on -street parking and bicycle lanes. The zoning regulations for development located behind the sidewalk would need to be connected to the roadway design. Tukwila contracted with Fehr & Peers, a transportation consultant, to study the impacts of the proposed road diet, or rechannelization on TIB. The information from the study was presented to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (TIC) on November 14, 2017, The Committee did not arrive at a recommendation but directed staff to conduct further study options and report back for further discussion. The Fehr & Peers study was updated in January 2018 to include and discuss alternative design options. DISCUSSION The Fehr & Peers report shows that traffic impacts to TIB and the nearby residential streets will likely be significant. Mitigation measures to the residential streets have not been fully identified but could be expensive based upon staff's assessment. Impacts to the roadways include increased congestion and travel time on TIB, significant volume increases on parallel residential streets, and impacts to emergency vehicle response routes and response times. Further changes to adjacent roads, such as Military Road in SeaTac (i.e., proposed South bound access to TIB closure) may further impact TIB, In addition, the takeover agreement with WSDOT for TIB (SR99) sought Tukwila's assurance that this roadway would continue to function as a through, regional arterial and emergency detour if there is a problem on 1-5. (See Attachment) Based on this information, the direction is to not move forward with the rechannelization of TIB at this time and instead update the zoning code that works towards implementing the City's adopted goals for the neighborhood and the CNU recommendations, whose focus is to create a walkable, pedestrian friendly, and vibrant neighborhood. 143 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 If the Council desires, it is possible to take more time and do additional studies prior to deciding final zoning changes for TIB. This would delay final implementation of the TIB zoning code changes by approximately six to twelve months. This study could further analyze the impacts and costs of rechannelization of TIB and best practice approaches to mitigate them. The character of the neighborhood and the type of businesses that locate on a street are affected by the type of roadway, what it looks like, the amount and origin and destination of the motorists, the ratio of trucks, cars and pedestrians, how fast vehicles moves, and how easy it is to cross the street. The rechannelization with on -street parking and bike lanes on TIB was a key part to the CNU recommendations, but there was no detailed study of the actual costs or impact of these changes on the surrounding neighborhoods and traffic. FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impact to the City for additional studies could be up to $140,000. Implementation of road changes or mitigation measures could add significant cost based on the final design chosen. OPTIONS Option A - Administration Recommendation — Current Design and Updated Zoning Code: Assume no changes to the configuration of the TIB roadway. Move forward with the recommendations for development regulations for the TIB district. Plan for additional, safer pedestrian crossing improvements, • Review and adoption anticipated in the 1st and 2rid quarters of 2019; • A minor extension of the moratorium may be needed. • Additional funding may be necessary for design and construction of anticipated new pedestrian crossings. Option B: Further Traffic and Mitigation Study: Allocate time and resources to fully study the traffic impacts and mitigation alternatives and implications on future land use, along with coordination with Sea-Tac and WSDOT. The study would develop ways to mitigate the impacts to the nearby residential streets and develop cost estimates for both the mitigation and rechannelization. • The study would take approximately 6 months to complete. Review and adoption of development regulations would be delayed by approximately one to two calendar quarters past a roadway decision. The extent of revisions to development regulations would depend on the selected reconfiguration option for the TIB roadway. • An extension of the moratorium would be necessary. • Estimated cost for this study is $100,000, which is currently unbudgeted. Funding would need to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 budget cycle or made available from other sources if the Council wants the study to begin sooner, • If a road design change and mitigation measures are adopted, additional funds would need to be appropriated. Option C: Further Traffic, Mitigation and Economic Benefit Study: Includes Option A plus evaluation of the cost and benefits associated with the various roadway options on redevelopment of the TIB area. • Estimated total cost for this option is $140,000, which is currently unbudgeted. Funding would need to be appropriated in the 2019-2020 budget cycle or made available from other sources if the Council wants the study to begin sooner. • Similar options and impacts as identified in Option A • If a road design change and mitigation measures are adopted, additional funds would need to be appropriated for the changes. 144 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 RECOMMENDATION Discussion and possible committee recommendation to be discussed at a future Council o the hole meeting. ATTACHMENT • Fehr and Peers TIB Rechannelization Study excerpt "Conclusion°' • CNU Legacy Project excerpt "Boulevard Improvements" • WSDOT Letter to Mayor Mullet dated December 11, 2003 145 146 Tukwila International Boulevard Rechannelization Study Prepared for: City of Tukwila September 2017 5E17-0561 FEHR PEERS 147 148 �� 0 Chapter 6 ��U�n� N0"�Non The rechannelization of Tukwila International Boulevard between S 14411 Street and S 152ndStreet to remove one northbound and southbound travel lane and to install bicycle lanes and on -street parking would result in significant congestion for southbound vehicles entering the corridor under both 2017 and 2030 demand scenarios. The existing demand for vehicles travelling through the entire study corridor on TIB exceeds 700 vehicles in both directions during the PM peak hour, This demand is forecasted to increase by over 20% by 2030 due to new residential and commercial development near the study corridor, Removing a travel lane in each direction results in overcapacity conditions, especially for southbound drivers at S 144th Street. Delay, travel times, and vehicular queuing increase substantially in both 2017 and 2030 scenarios and would likely result indrivers choosing parallel routes asalternatives toT|B. The travel time data and Streetlight C)Ddata provide information on travel behavior for drivers currently using Tl8. An analysis of the data suggests that at least 50% of existing travel on the roadway is pass - through trips. These trips represent non -local travel: trips that pass through the corridor without stopping orthose not related to nearby residential or commercial land uses. Popular origins and destinations are SeaTmc and Central Seattle. Since 3010, the traffic volumes on T[B have increased by 1096to 15%despite limited land use development near the study corridor. The increases in traffic volumes are likely due to spillover from congested regional routes as drivers seek less congested alternatives, if the existing volume of pass -through travel, approximately 800 vehicle trips during the PM peak hour, were to shift to alternative routes, the T|B corridor could accommodate the growth in traffic from planned development with the echonne|izot|on and operate with a similar quality ofservice to that experienced today. The traffic calming measures that would need to be implemented to prevent traffic from diverting onto 42nd Avenue S and Military Road S after the rechannelization of Tukwila International Boulevard would need to reduce vehicle speeds by at |emgL 50Y6 compared with posted speed limits. This is beyond the range of effectiveness of most common traffic calming treatments and would require average travel speeds o/ 15mph on these facilities which would significantly impact local residents who live along these streets. Alternatives to traffic calming measures are physical barriers or turn restrictions that prevent vehicles from using these parallel routes as alternatives to TIB: intersection diverters; or short one-way segments,The most effective locations for installation of these preventative measures would likely be in the vicinity of 1441h Street. While these barriers occupy small area, they are still an inconvenience for residents who are accustomed totraversing the area onMilitary Road or4Z"«Avenue S. Kthe proposed rechonnelizationbpursued, the City could further investigate the optimal design and placement of these devices which would prevent cut -through traffic while maintaining as much connectivity �����r����� � ~^~^` } u ~~^`~ mspossible for local residents oswell asstudents travelling toFoster High School or 7horndyke Elementary School. As part of a larger outreach program to promote this project, the [hx could also consider a temporary installation of the lane conversion on T!B to bicycle lanes and traffic calming devices on nearby streets to demonstrate to the local community how the project would be implemented and its potential benefits to all users. This "tactical urbanium" approach would also a||ovv the City to quickly assess traffic operations conditions before and after implementation ofthe project. The proposed rechannel ization of TIB would necessitate a change in usage and perception for this facility. While the route today serves a high percentage of regional pass -through traffic, the reduction in vehicular capacity would likely limit the facility's usage to local residents and employees. Even with the existing travel demand, a significant volume of trips would shift to alternate parallel routes to avoid the increased congestion along T|B.However, the removal oftwo travel lanes would allow for the installation nfbicycle lanes and on -street parking which would contribute to a more amenable environment for all users. ���l40f~l���R� 1�M / ^~^^~^ ` « ~~^`~ 22 CNU LEGACY PROJECT 17 APRIL 207 W -J 0 CO -J 0 2 NTERNAT 151 Rpulevnrd Improvements tr - eyo,n,.on of rin 010 4 W.4444P€v aaraatr ;tr ° 1114y h n ,.i n tWO ,rn- drt�lliir tthc, Ora rs r.;trrp ng :no Bc.Jevard trot- a ',ve lane ro4a ,ntu : three la,.3=;aee; ihi, cr5caudc�;ne acJEnort el now, c,c1:vratk- and a Fretec.ed F vke Ia`wn (SPe Fro 72 for ❑etaG.j, ^1=� sce�nr9 ,i�s� is a ..7t,3Prc ttr ;�: IMPLEMENTATION Ebert tette steps for implement:nen inetticier the KtniteWird area amending the zoning. bfEERIbityci PLAN the Initial atop re the evotattron 6 reEtripteg plan fet tee scabevactl 1 tate( atedies meat be clone in ad- vance of the -NOrk but a schemata: plan W.15 tearing the. work, Ehopi tatagyen ett the coot pages. 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'ode multiple routes north south and east'otest. am Washington State Jr Department of Transportation Douglas B. MacDonald secretary of Transpor7alion December I , 2003 The Honorable Steven M. Mullet, Mayor City ofTukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Dear Mayor: Transportation Building. 310 Maple! Park Avenue S.E P,0 aux-17300 Oympia, Wok G8504-.73Q0 7360-.705-70r/0 rr 1-31,10-833-633 WNW „W S d Ot,:,W3)10`) This letter confirms discussions recently held betwLeti WSDOT and the City of Tukwila related to the proposed route jurisdiction transfer of State Route 99. Through the route transfer process carried out by the Transportation Improvement Board and the last legislative session, WSDOT opposed the transfer to the city. WSDOT's position was to wait until the completion of SR 509 before realigning the state highway network in the area. Instead of continuing this disagreement, WSDOT is willing to agree to this legislative transfer with the following conditions: WSDOT seeks Tukwila's assurance that this section will continue to function as a through, regional arterial, and that the city will agree to cooperate with WSDOT by making this section of arterial available as an emergency detour if there is a problem on I-5. We have noted that a project funded by the Legislature's 2003 Transportation Revenue Package (SR 99 between S. 138th St. Vic. To north of S. 130th - to be funded during the 07/09 biennium) may be affected by this transfer. While we assume that any route transfer will not affect the availability of the money for this project, should the route transfer take place, the funds will need to be transferred out of our state highway capital improvement program to WSDOrs local program so that the funds could then be granted to the City of Tukwila. This would be an issue for WSDOT and the city to work on with the legislature for the 07-09 biennium budget. 155 The 'Honorable Steven M. Mullet December 12, 2003 Page 2 1 an regtiestirie that you countersign this letterw affimi the city's. cornantnient. Having this commitment from the city, VVSDOT agrees that jurisdiction oh this route should be trarisferred to the City of Tukxvila. We will forward our support of this proposal to Senators Horn and Prentice for their information in considering the transfer. Sincerely. Charles E. H ward, Jr.. Dir ctor Strategic Planning and Programming cc: Paula Hammond/47316 Lorene Eng/NB-82-105 Ron PaanarienNB82-101 Concurrence Steven M. Mullet Mayor City of Tukwila 156 Donspmrtotinn&/nfrostructueCommittee Minutes September 24,20lB B. Public Works Fee Resolution for Water, Sewer, and Surface Water Rates Staff is seeking approval of a Resolution adopting a Public Works fee schedule to update water, sewer, and surface water rate for 2019 and 2020 based upon analysis of the enterprise funds as outline in the memo. Cascade Water Alliance and King County sewer rates are increasing, which impacts City rates' While the proposal is to adopt rates for two years, analysis could result in modifications for2U2O.UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TOOCTOBER 8,2018COMK4|TTEE OF THE WHOLE. C. Proposed IOl9-2O2OBiennial Budget Staff reviewed the proposed budgets for Water (401 Fund), Sexver(40Z Fund)' and Surface Water (412 Fund). Woter Fund Public Works Department Water division will have a 5% rate increase on all base rates as Cascade Water Alliance is increasing wholesale water rates 3.0196 in 2019 and 1.7196 in 2020. Capital Improvement Projects in[(udethe[8D Sewer Rehabilitation Project, the Fort Dent Sewer Relocation Project and anupdate tothe Sewer Comprehensive Plan. 3ewerFUnd Public Works Department Sewer division will have a 2.51% pass -through rate increase for King County sewer treatment fees in 2019. There will be no sewer rate increase for Tukwila's sewer fees. Capital Improvement Projects include the CBD Sewer Rehabilitation Project, the Fort Dent Sewer Relocation Project andanupdatetotheSevverCornprehensivePlan. 3uCfoceNote[Fund Public Works Department Surface Water division's budget proposes a 5% rate increase in 2019 and a396rate increase in2U20. Capital Improvement Projects in[ludeRivertOnCneekFlapGat2 Removal, Chinook Wind, Tukwila 205 Levee and the East Marginal Way Outfalls, D. Tukwila International Boulevard Retrofit Analvsis Continuation Of the discussion On implementation Of the Tukwila International Boulevard recommendations that came out of the Congress for New Urbanism report in 2015. Staff has now proposed three Options; Option A allows for updating the zoning code and assumes no change in the configuration Ofthe T|Broadway. Options 8and Coffer further study 0ntraffic and mitigation and Option [ includes Oneconomic benefit study. Options Band [ would take atleast six months. This information will also be presented to the 9/25/18 Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee. There was a lengthy discussion on development, zoning, and that we need to get it right the first time. Zoning does have an impact to traffic as speed of the roadway and On'5tnz2t parking determines if development is closer to the street and in[n2a5esvvalkabilitv/visibiUtv. Any change to the road configuration has a cost and there will be trade-offs. The CNU had the use of alleys as a means tOcut down on mega blocks like we currently have on T|B. There is also the option to have On street parking at certain times of the day with travel lanes during busy times. Sharon Mann spokeof the need for more clevelopmentin the area and newzoning. Ms. Mann is concerned thatthe/ennDybeOrecession and does n0txvantfurther development t0take l5yeB/aUkeTukvviiO Village. Committee sees the need for a clear direction on if the road configuration remains the same orclovveassume that there will ultimately bearoad dietonT|B.Staff recommended avideo 157 Donspmrtotinn&/nfrostructueCommittee Minutes September 24,20lB from the CNU workshop on the discussion of TIB and the land use. The Committee desires to see he TIB road diet remain on the table with additional discussion and studies. A full Council discussion attheC.O.VV.may beneeded. DISCUSSION ONLY. RETURN TO COMMITTEE. UUU.SCATBd/RTC No discussion. Coundinnenober Hougardy continues to report on activities of both groups at full Council meetings. IV. MISCELLANEOUS 42OdAve SPhase hY&6illio0Creek Culvert Replacement Update Public Works Director Hash reported onthe 42"^Avenue South Phase Ill Project. AfterChangeOn]er No. 3 of $1.9 million that changed the billingto cost plus, there are still issues on the projectsitethat requires an0ther$l4 million to finish the project. Further negotiations will be ongoing with the contractor, the design consultant, and Seattle City Lightto recoup some of the overages. Discussion on hnvv Public Works can do projects better and steps are underway to add Best Management Practices along with checklists for design through project closeout. J08Committee NormloO No discussion. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS City Administrator Cline distributed a draft general support letter from the Mayor for the King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan that is under consideration. King County presented the Comprehensive Plan to Committee on August 13' I018. Committee members approved the support letter. The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Commiltee Chair Approval Minutes by GL, reviewed by TM 158 Community Development & Neighborhoods Minutes.................................................................................... September 25, 2018 D. years, not five years and three months. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTO'• ER 1 2018 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. Tukwila International Boulevard Rechannelization Project and Neighborhood Plan The City Council has requested a status update on implementation of the Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) recommendations that came out of the Congress for New Urbanism report in 2017. One of those recommendations was to reduce the number of through lanes on TiB by half and add bike lanes and on -street parking. Tukwila contracted with Fehr & Peers to study the impacts of doing this, and their preliminary report suggested likely adverse impacts to parallel residential streets. Staff believes that more analysis needs to be done, including consideration of type and funding of traffic calming on side streets, since the cost of implementation will be significantly higher than previously understood. Staff is now proposing three options: Option A allows for updating the zoning code and assumes no change to the TIB roadway, Options B and C would plan further study on traffic and mitigation with Option C including an economic benefit study. Further study would take at least six months. Further study is estimated at $100,000 with an economic impact component requiring an additional estimated $40,000. Chair Cruller requested that a PDF of the Fehr & Peers study be provided to the full Council. She also pointed out that the staff report claims "the direction" is to not move forward with TIB rechannelization, but that direction is a policy decision and the Council has not yet given any direction. The Committee requested this be brought to the Committee of the Whole for a full Council discussion. NO RECOMMENDATION. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 8, 2018 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. E. 2019-2020 Biennial. Budget Staff presented proposed 2019-2020 budgets for the fallowing; Department of Community Development The DCD Budget proposes a 3% reduction in the areas of travel, supplies, professional services, and overtime and grant reductions for the Recycling and the Transportation Demand Management Programs. Revenue estimates include grants, pass through fees, and over 2 million in application fees due to development activity. The department is also proposing to replace the permitting software with a new vendor in 2020, funded by the DCD technology fee. Research would take place next year. Foster Golf Links The golf course is operated as an enterprise fund with revenues covering maintenance, pro shop service, and capital. In 2017, golf rounds were down 8%, drawing down the Ending Fund Balance. In addition, City Light began requiring the city to lease a portion of its property, so staff placed the rental golf car replacement plan on hold and delaying or modifying planned maintenance and improvements. The proposed budget reflects 8©/© reductions for the 2019- 2020 biennium. Staff recommends that Admissions Tax revenues remain within the golf budget, which would require a code amendment. In 2016, the Council directed staff to explore the use of reclaimed water. A pilot test area began in May 2018 and to date has used 6,343 gallons at a 159