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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2022-02-14 Item 4C - Update - Teen and Senior Center SitingCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 2/14/22 RB 2/28/22 RB ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 4.C. STAFF SPONSOR: NATE ROBINSON & RACHEL B. ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 2/14/ 22 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Teen & Senior Center Project Siting CATEGORY ® Discussion Mtg Date 2/14/22 ® Motion Mtg Date 2/28/22 ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Award Mtg Date ❑ Public Hearing Mtg Date ❑ Other Mfg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ® Admin Svcs ❑ DCD Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PIE SPONSOR'S SUMMARY The Council is being asked to determine the preferred site for the proposed Tukwila Teen and Senior Center. REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. Administrative Services COMMITTEE COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 2/14/22 2/28/22 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 2/14/22 Informational Memo dated February 4, 2022 Tukwila Teen & Senior Center Project Predesign Report 2 - Siting Contingent Contribution Letter 2/28/22 33 34 TO: City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM City Council FROM: Nate Robinson, Teen Program Specialist Rachel Bianchi, Deputy City Administrator CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: February 4, 2022 SUBJECT: Teen and Senior Center Siting ISSUE The Council is being asked to determine the preferred site for the proposed Tukwila Teen and Senior Center. BACKGROUND As a part of the 2021/2022 biennial budget process, the City Council directed staff to initiate engagement with the community regarding a proposed teen and senior center. For the past 14 months, the project team has been engaging with the community on feasibility, programming and potential sites for the proposed facility. To date, the project team has held more than 70 meetings with community members — ranging from small, one-on-one meetings to broad public ones — to gather feedback and ideas for the center. Updates on the community engagement process and the proposed programming were provided to the Council in June, September and December of 2021. In order to move forward to the next phase of the project, which would be Schematic Design (30% design of the building), staff is looking to the City Council to determine a preferred site. Staff expects to return to the Council in March of 2022 with a proposed funding plan for the Schematic Design phase. DISCUSSION The Project Team began exploring potential sites in the Spring of 2021, heeding the direction from the Council that the proposed facility should be in the Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood. Originally, the co -project managers and a representative from the City's Economic Development division walked the neighborhood with an eye on City -owned property and properties known to either be on the market or that had a likely willing seller. Later, a larger group consisting of the full Project Team — SOJ, McGranahan Architects, Bookie Gates and Tali Hairston — did the same walk looking at various properties. The Project Team committed early on to ensuring that the preferred site did not displace anyone and was either a City -owned property or one with a willing seller. The Project Team narrowed the potential sites to four: • Newporter site — located at S. 150th and Tukwila International Boulevard; City -owned • Motels site — located on Tukwila International Boulevard just south of the SHAG development, this site would contemplate a co -location with HealthPoint • Bartell's site — located off of 37th Avenue South across from Cascade View Park and just north of Walgreen's, this site has a willing seller • Star Nursery site — located on S. 42nd Avenue between 139th Avenue S. and 140th Avenue S., this property is City -owned and originally purchased to relocate Fire Station 54, which was removed from the Public Safety Plan 35 36 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 As the Council is aware, the community engagement effort around the Teen and Senior Center included convening a group of 23 "Community Champions" to help distill the vast amount of programming and other information gathered from the broader community. The project team held three different sets of topical meetings (nine meetings in total to adjust for community members' schedules) with the Champions, one of the topics (three meetings) was focused on siting. The group met at the Tukwila Justice Center, reviewed the four candidate sites and key information, and visited the sites to discuss the pros and cons of each. Champions were also asked to vote for their first, second and third choice of sites. Staff also held meetings with HealthPoint to better understand the feasibility of a co -located facility. In September of 2021, staff presented the preliminary site findings to the Council: • Discussions with HealthPoint revealed that two separate developments would likely be in the best interest of the community. This would allow for more new services to enhance the Tukwila community. As an example, during the listening phase, the Project Team heard a lot about the need for more good quality, affordable childcare in Tukwila. However, a facility focused on teens and seniors may not be the best place for such a service given that the focus is on two age groups that largely do not have childcare needs. However, HealthPoint is contemplating such a service in their building. It is also the case that the proposed Teen and Senior Center could meet the needs of some of HealthPoint's customers. For instance, a senior patient may need exercise opportunities and HealthPoint could refer them to the Teen and Senior Center programming. For this reason, this option was eliminated. • The Newporter site ranked very low among the Champions, with only one of the 23 Champions listing it as their number one site and the majority listing it as their third site. Specific concerns from the Champions regarding the Newporter site was the distance to the high school and middle school, direct location on Tukwila International Boulevard, which caused concern about security for patrons of the proposed center and others. For these reasons this option was eliminated. • The Bartell site rated second among the Champions, which developed a list of pros and cons to be discussed further in the memo. This site moved forward. • The Star Nursery site rated the highest among the Champions, which developed a list of pros and cons to be discussed further in the memo. This site moved forward. The Project Team began engagement with the broader community in October of 2021. Staff sent first-class mailings to all residents and property owners within 1,000 feet of both the Bartell and Star Nursery sites. A virtual meeting was held specifically for the neighborhood around each site with the idea that each affected neighborhood could have the opportunity to convene separately. An in-person open house was held at the Sullivan Center on Saturday, December 4, 2021 and a citywide virtual meeting was held December 14, 2021. In addition, an online survey was available on the project webpage and was included in the mailings and on social media. Due to requests from community members, the survey was extended through the end of January, 2022 in order to achieve maximum participation. The project webpage included videos on the siting process in English, Spanish and Vietnamese, and the online survey was available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Somali. All the content — from the neighborhood -specific meetings to the in-person open house to the online videos — was the same, regardless of venue. Also, as a response to community members who were concerned that siting preferences couldn't be identified until there was a better understanding of the programming, staff held a citywide programming meeting on January 18 and shared the programming information previously discussed with the Council on December 13, 2021. Concurrently, the Project Team engaged landscaping and civil partners to review the two remaining sites and provide their expertise to the challenges and opportunities associated with INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 3 each. The attached report provides an overview of the engagement process, community feedback and landscape and civil analysis. In late 2021, two community members proposed a contingent contribution of $1 million toward the project for the development and operations of a technology/media facility within the proposed center, provided the City choose the Bartell site. The letter outlining the proposed contribution is attached to this memo as part of the community feedback received. ANALYSIS Both sites have pros and cons, and there is no perfect place to site this proposed center. Both two final sites could support the programming identified by the community for a Tukwila Teen and Senior Center. The attached report provides a look in detail at each site. Page 7 of the attached report provides a high-level side by side table of considerations to choose a preferred site. The report also includes the community's feedback on the preferred site, including from the Champions, the in-person open house and the online survey. Ultimately, more individuals in the community preferred the Star Nursery site as the location of the proposed Teen and Senior Center. RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to provide direction on the preferred site for the proposed Tukwila Teen and Senior Center project to move forward with the next phase of Schematic Design. The Project Team has specifically remained neutral regarding siting in this process with the goal of presenting the community's unfiltered feedback to the Council and Mayor. For your awareness, in the Mayor's review of these sites, his recommendation is the Star Nursery site due to the following reasons: • Larger site located close to schools with ample space for onsite outdoor space and parking • More opportunity for an economical phased construction approach • Preferred location for when evening programs ends; safety • Avoids after school teens from being on and crossing TIB • Already in City ownership; overall project funding consideration The Council is being asked to provide the Project Team direction on a preferred site via at the February 28, 2022 Committee of the Whole and at the Special Meeting to follow. ATTACHMENTS Tukwila Teen & Senior Intergenerational Center Predesign Report Part 2 — Siting Analysis Proposed contingent contribution letter 37 38 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER Predesign Report Part 2 - Site Analysis City of Tukwila February 2022 tflir s 0 J McGRANAHAN architects TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Acknowledgements The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. The City of Tukwila and the Project Team deeply appreciates all who participated in the programming & site selection process. The Tukwila community is and will always be paramount to the success of this project. Without the diversity of voices and community relationships, the Tukwila Teen & Senior Intergenerational Center will not be a reflection of this incredible city. Thank you for adding your unique voice to the conversation. Tukwila City Council Thomas McLeod, Council President Kathy Hougardy De'Sean Quinn Kate Kruller Cynthia Dellostrinos Johnson Mohamed Abdi Tosh Sharp Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg Project Team CITY OF TUKWILA Rachel Bianchi, Co -Project Manager Nate Robinson, Co -Project Manager PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM I SOJ Justine Kim, Team Manager Ben Franz -Knight, Strategic Advisor Paige McGee, Program Coordinator COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONSULTANTS Bookie Gates, Gates Ventures Group W. Tali Hairston, Equitable Development LLC 40e Analysis Report 12 ARCHITECT I McGRANAHAN ARCHITECTS Michael McGavock, Principal Ben Fields, Project Designer Shona Bose, Project Architect Dennis Adjetey, Architectural Associate CIVIL ENGINEER I JACOBSON ENGINEERS Alan Jacobson, Civil Engineer Kevin Smith, Civil Engineer LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT I SITE WORKSHOP Vinita Sidhu, Landscape Architect Jordan West Monez, Landscape Architect 8 Questions Small Groups African Born Seniors Group, Community Advisory Board- Human Services, Foster High School Students, Parks & Rec Senior Program participants, Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA,) SHAG Housing Seniors, Showalter Middle School Students, Teens for Tukwila, Town Hall Community Meeting, Tukwila Children's Foundation- Board of Directors, Tukwila City Council, Tukwila City Staff, Youth Voices for Justice, and individual community member meetings. Tukwila Champions Bilan Aden, Tina Ali, Travis Boyd, Caden Crawford, Jadon Crawford, Katrice Cyphers, Dr. Eileen English, Andrea Gamboa, Chris Hong, Jalissa Horton, Allan Howard, Rachel Jackson, Jonathan Joseph, Hien Kieu, Miguel Maestes, AJ McCloure, Diana Melgoza, Marie Parrish, Pastor Terrance Proctor, Courtney Promvongsa, Alejandra Silva, Annie Stempa, Lina A. Stinson -Ali Share Back & Verify Meetings African Born Seniors Group, Foster High School, Showalter Middle School, Teens for Tukwila, Tukwila Champions & Community Members Table of Contents REPORT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY RECAP FROM REPORT 1 TRANSFORMATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT GOALS MATRIX DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL GOALS FLEXIBLE PROGRAM SPACES GLOSSARY OF TERMS SITE OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OF THE TWO SITES SITE ATTRIBUTES COMPARISON MATRIX COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CHAMPION WORKSHOP 2 BROADER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ONLINE SITE SURVEY ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING OPEN HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT MAIN FINDINGS DESIGN ASSESSMENTS ARCHITECTURAL ASSESSMENT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ASSESSMENT CIVIL ENGINEER ASSESSMENT TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX* F. COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT REPORT G. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES SITE OPEN HOUSE NOTES PROGRAMING OPEN HOUSE NOTES H. COMMUNITY SITE SURVEY *Appendices A-E can be found in Tukwila Teen & Senior Intergenerational Center: Report Part 1 - Appendix 41 Executive Summary Following the Teen & Senior Intergenerational Center: Predesign Report 1— Process & Programming, this report (Predesign Report 2 — Site Analysis) completes the Predesign Phase for the proposed Tukwila Teen & Senior Center. Report 1 presented the community engagement and design & operational goals, the transformational community engagement process, and the flexible program spaces that emerged from the engagement process. Report 2 focuses on characteristics of the top two sites chosen through the non-traditional and extensive engagement, and observations of the project team. This report is intended to support the decision on the preferred site for the new Center. The project began exploring potential sites in the Spring of 2021, heeding the direction from the City Council that the proposed facility should be in the Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood and committed to ensuring the preferred site did not displace anyone by being either a City -owned property or one with a willing seller. With a list of four candidate sites identified by co -project managers Rachel Bianchi and Nate Robinson and a representative from the City's Economic Development division, the Project Team set to engage the Tukwila community to understand the opportunities and challenges of each site to inform the decision-making process. As introduced in Report 1 and expanded upon in Report 2, the 23 Tukwila Champions toured, analyzed, discussed, and prioritized the list of sites narrowing it down to two finalists — the Bartell site named for its proximity to Bartell Drugs and the Star Nursery site named for the plant nursery that formerly occupied this site. Champions also identified a need for broader community engagement especially from the direct neighbors (both residential and commercial) of each site. This recommendation aligned with the community engagement goals for the project. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Project Team began engagement with the broader community in October of 2021. Staff sent first-class mailings to all residents and property owners within 1000 feet of both the Bartell and Star Nursery sites. A virtual meeting was held specifically for the neighborhood around each site with the idea that each affected neighborhood could have the opportunity to convene separately. In December, an in-person open house was held at the Sullivan Center and a citywide virtual meeting was held over Microsoft Teams. In addition, an online survey was available on the project webpage and was included in the mailings and on social media. Due to requests from community members, the survey was extended through the end of January 2022 to achieve maximum participation. The project webpage included videos on the siting process in English, Spanish and Vietnamese, and the online survey was available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Somali. All content—from the neighborhood - specific meetings to the in-person open house to the online videos — was the same, regardless of venue. Through these meetings and as a response to community members who were concerned that siting preferences couldn't be identified until there was a better understanding of the programming, staff held a citywide programming open house in January and shared the programming information previously reviewed with small groups described in Report 1 and discussed with the Council in December. Concurrently, Community Outreach Consultant Tali Hairston and the Design Team comprised of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering partners separately reviewed community data and the two remaining sites to provide their expertise to the attributes, challenges, and opportunities associated with each site. These assessments can be found in the Site Analysis Report 43 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Community Assessment, Design Assessment and Appendix portions of this Report. Finally, an ongoing appendix associated with this report continues documenting the complete data from the extensive and ongoing community outreach for this project. This Appendix builds upon the appendix associated with Report 1 providing appendices F, G, and H with the full Community Assessment Report, the remainder of notes from community engagement through January, and the complete results of the Site Survey respectively. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Project Team members present progress to City Council. Recap from Report 1 As a reminder, the next few pages include the goals and programmatic elements first presented in Predesign Report 1— Process & Programming. The Engagement Goals are the foundation for transformational community engagement throughout this project. The Design & Operation Goals and flexible program hubs represent the voices of participants in the planning process and should be referred to when considering which site will be the location of the new Tukwila Teen & Senior Center. Transformational Community Engagement One of the main drivers of this project is to center and elevate the relationship between the Tukwila 44e Analysis Report 16 community and the City through transformational community engagement. This will build a strong foundation set in empathy, transparency, listening, and healing for not only this project, but also for any future endeavor. Co -designing during a workshop with Tukwila Community Champions. Transformational community engagement centers the community as experts and tasks the City with the responsibility to uplift and celebrate the input received from all community members. This inclusive co -designing process requires a community -focused Project Team to serve a supportive role by applying their respective skills and areas of knowledge to amplify the concepts, ideas and aspirations of community. These Predesign Reports are based in and sourced from the relationships and understandings that were built in the co -design process. Through 73 meetings (both virtual and in-person, and held at different times to accommodate different schedules,) City-wide surveys, and online translated presentations a wealth of information was gathered. This Report presents the broad, unfiltered strokes of the conversations and engagement, and the Appendices provide all data, materials, and notes gathered from community engagement in full. Transformational community engagement will continue throughout the design, construction and operation of the new Center. Engagement Goal TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Tracking & Progress 1. Serve as a model for new approaches to community outreach that centers in and for community, building trust, embracing community ideas and embedding community in the process of project ideation and development. On Track 73 community meetings to date including in-person and virtual options; identified 23 Community Champions; held 24 check-in meetings on preliminary programming; provided translated presentations online; conducted a City wide survey to ensure we heard the whole community. Planned ongoing outreach and engagement throughout design, construction and operations. 2. Strengthen existing ties to community, build new relationships and establish lasting partnerships that will inform this project and can translate/inform future City of Tukwila community outreach efforts. On Track The project team recognizes that the number of meetings is less important than authentic connections with the Tukwila community. Each meeting was a new opportunity for transformational engagement that teaches, listens, and builds advocacy around design and urban planning. 3. Address the unique challenges of engaging in community outreach during a pandemic including: Strategies for addressing digital divides, varying levels of digital literacy, multiple languages and varying hours of availability. More Work to Be Done We recognize there are still community members that we need to reach. The Project Team created a hybrid approach offering the same engagement event through virtual or safe, in-person events at different times during the day/week. Presentation materials around siting effort translated into Spanish, Vietnamese and Somali. 4. Assist in identification of community representatives to engage alongside design and planning team members. On Track Engagement efforts have led to new relationships and partnerships with community representatives; many community members invested in the outcome of this project. 5. Ensure connections with Tukwila residents, local schools, non -profits and senior community. On Track The project team has engaged with teen and pre- teen students at Foster High School and Showalter Middle School, multiple non -profits serving the Tukwila community and individual community members. We recognize the importance of centering teens and seniors in ongoing outreach & engagement during design. 6. Provide an achievable plan for the financing, construction and long-term maintenance and operations of this new City facility. Planned for 2022 Site Analysis Report 45 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Design and Operational Goals Developed through early community outreach and further refined at Champion Workshops, community members, representing diverse communities in Tukwila, identified the following design and operational goals for the new Center: • Be a place that prioritizes the teens and seniors of Tukwila. • Be good stewards of the diversity of Tukwila by creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive space that is representative of and for all in Tukwila. • Create a place where youth and seniors have access to various resources and services that reflect the experiences, needs, and wants of Tukwila community members. • Create a vibrant, welcoming, and safe place where all can feel a sense of belonging, ownership, and pride. • Create a place that provides opportunities for authentic connections. / Build a community engagement process that relies on trust and fosters authentic community connections for the city. • Create a place for teens and seniors to have fun. Flexible Program Spaces The Tukwila community recognizes that prioritizing teen and seniors in this proposed facility requires the utmost flexibility in the spaces that make up the building. Most, if not all, rooms and spaces must be able to meet multiple programmatic needs to achieve the Design & Operational Goals. Through various community engagement efforts, six key hubs were identified to categorize the various programmatic needs. For more on these hubs and the community co -design process that created them, see Predesign Report 1 - Process & Programming. 48e Analysis Report 18 These hubs include: ■ Teen Only & Senior Only Spaces — While most of the new center will be shared spaces, sometimes both teens and seniors need a space to retreat and be with their peers. ■ Teen & Senior Community Gathering Spaces— a shared space where teens and seniors can gather around activities such as sharing food, presentations, dancing or hosting any size meeting. ■ Teen & Senior Active Recreation Space — an indoor gymnasium or recreation space was one of the highest priorities. ■ Teen & Senior Learning Spaces — learning and resources spaces where financial literacy or education training classes could occur were an important theme throughout the community engagement. • Teen & Senior Holistic Health Spaces — provides resources and services for teens and seniors in need. • Teen & Senior Outdoor Spaces — outdoor spaces will be dependent on which site is chosen. Possibilities include gardens, walking paths, sport fields, outdoor gathering spaces, or areas for food trucks or events. Glossary of Terms Champion (also Tukwila Champion)- a person with great interest in the success of Tukwila. Champions are a diverse group who REPRESENT, ENGAGE, and ADVOCATE for the wants and needs for all of the unique communities in Tukwila. These individuals participated in three 2-3 hour workshops around program development and site selection for this project. Co -design- developing the architectural project with community so that every step of the design process is community led from discovery to verification. Google Jamboard - an interactive digital whiteboard where multiple people can post their thoughts and others can see it in real time. Used here to gather anonymous community input during online engagement meetings. Intergenerational - shared experiences between two or more distinct age groups. Miro - an online collaborative whiteboard platform where groups can brainstorm together. Used here as a note taking and digital activity platform during engagement workshops. Predesign Phase- the beginning of a construction or urban planning project that sets the foundation. In this case by developing goals, exploring space requirements, and choosing a site. Psychological Safety- The feeling of mental and emotional security gained from the knowledge that there is no fear of embarrassment, judgement, or rejection when voicing opinions. Every community engagement meeting sought to establish a psychologically safe environment. Schematic Design- the first phase of an architectural design process. This phase is based on and continues the work of the Predesign Phase through further developing the program into 3D space and building forms, exploring the constraints of the chosen site, choosing preliminary structural, TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY mechanical and electrical systems, and developing a budget. Teen & Senior Intergenerational Center (also the Center) is a placeholder name for this facility. As the project develops, this name may change. Transactional Design Process - a process of engagement where the Project Team interacts with the community solely to get information. Transformational Design Process- a process of engagement where there is teaching, listening and building advocacy around design & urban planning. This conversational process of engagement not only develops richer project information, but also seeks to develop relationships and prioritize human -centered design. Site Analysis Report 47 Site Overview The design of a building is closely connected to and intimately influenced by the chosen site. The boundaries, characteristics and context all contribute to the nature of the place being created and the experiences of those who use it. The Bartell site and the Star Nursery site would create different buildings, though the functions housed within are based on the same goals and programmatic elements. The site evaluation process began with four primary sites in consideration and after a voting exercise by the Tukwila Community Champions, options were narrowed down to the top two: the Bartell site (offered for purchase) and the City - owned Star Nursery site. A summary of the input received by community participants is included in the section of this report called Community Engagement. Overview of the Two Sites Bartell Site This site is named for its proximity to Bartell Drugs. It is comprised of two parcels currently used as overflow parking west of Bartell drugs and North of Walgreens. It is located between Cascade View Park, multifamily residential, and commercial developments. It is being offered to the City for purchase. The property is bounded very closely on the North by an apartment building. Depending on how much of the site the building covers, it is likely that existing traffic ingress and egress on the west side of the site will change. At 0.9 acres, it is very likely the building will be at least two stories, perhaps three or more with structured parking underneath, which will have an impact on surrounding properties, the arrangement of spaces in the building, the cost to build and perhaps to operate. Adjacency to a higher density and diversity of people and public transportation TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SITE OVERVIEW provides accessibility for a greater number of people. Star Nursery Site This site is situated within a primarily single-family residential area with some multifamily buildings to the west. It is currently owned by the City. At 1.74 acres there is more area to explore options with respect to the building footprint, number of stories, parking and area dedicated to outdoor activities at ground level. Public transportation comes from the south along TIB moving north, and is 'A -mile walk from the site along South 140th Street. There may be a need to improve the curbs, sidewalks, right-of-way landscaping and lighting along the streets leading to the site from both Tukwila International Boulevard and from the High School and Middle School which are located two blocks south. Seniors and others may benefit from shuttles to use the new Center. The site's history as a plant nursery has left several ornamental trees that could be incorporated into the design. Site Attributes Comparison Matrix The Project Team compiled a table of each of the sites' attributes, to summarize topics and issues that were raised by participants in the planning process, along with observations of the design professionals on the Project Team. These observations are offered, side by side on the following pages, for the purpose of giving some context and a sense of the characteristics that each site offers in supporting a new Teen and Senior Intergenerational Center for Tukwila. This information is further described in the Design Team Assessments included later in this report. Site Analysis Report 149 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SITE OVERVIEW 50e Analysis Report 112 BARTELL SITE STAR NURSERY SITE Site Area 0.9 acres 1.74 acres Ownership/ Purchase City staff analysis of the previous seller's 2020 memorandum provides an estimated value of the two parcels at $2.3 million. A final price will be negotiated. The City purchased the Star Nursery site for $885,000 in 2017 for the purpose of building a new fire station on the site. The project was removed from the public safety plan. Neighbors The %-mile radius around the site encompasses multifamily housing, a park, and commercial developments. Multifamily residential property directly adjacent to the north property line. Multi -generational, multifamily residences are situated to the west and north of the site. Cascade View Park located across the street to the west across 37th Avenue South. There are commercial neighbors adjacent to south and east of the property. The 'A -mile radius around the site encompasses primarily single family residents. There are 3 homes with adjacent property lines, others are located across streets. There is a mobile home park across from the Southwest corner. Potential Impacts to Neighbors Bartell Drugs site may or may not include access to parking in the adjacent parking lot used by surrounding businesses. The new Teen and Senior Center will increase traffic and parking loads in the commercial area. Walgreens (immediately to the south of the Bartell Drug site) has a loading dock on the west side of their building who's delivery trucks may currently utilize the site to maneuver into the loading dock. Potential impact to northern zero -lot -line neighbors with views and daylight. A new Teen and Senior Center on the site would draw new foot traffic through the neighborhood from Foster High School and Showalter Middle School. It would also draw new car and shuttle traffic through the neighborhood, primarily from South 140th Street to the west (connecting to TIB) and 42nd Avenue South from the south. Extended day and outdoor activities are anticipated in the new Center. Potential Impact on Design/ Operations There is a vehicle access point from 37th Avenue South on the west side of the site. That vehicular access point may or may not be retained in the design of the new Teen and Senior Center; as it could have a significant impact on the configuration of the building, its function and cost of construction. There is also a potential easement on the property for sale that needs clarification; it could impact the configuration of the new Teen and Senior Center, its function and cost of construction, as well as the neighboring properties. The zero -lot -line multifamily housing to the north would need accommodations for views and daylight in the design of the new Teen and Senior Center which would impact the potential size and configuration of the new Teen and Senior Center, its function and cost of construction. Potential off-site sidewalk and street improvements may be needed to accommodate new pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The city may offer shuttle service to seniors and others who need help accessing the site. Room for Growth/Site Improvements Future site improvements or vertical building expansion could be more expensive relative to larger sites. Designing to accommodate future expansion, may make the initial building more expensive (for example, building a three-story building initially instead of two story to provide area for a future phase.) The site affords area for future growth or site improvements that can be accommodated in the design of the new Teen and Senior Center. Access to Services/ Amenities The site is adjacent to restaurants, shopping, library, grocery store, and other amenities. There would be potential for combining errands at the local businesses and visits to the Center. Direct walking path from schools, the community pool, and library. 50e Analysis Report 112 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SITE OVERVIEW Site Analysis Report 151 BARTELL SITE STAR NURSERY SITE Transportation/ Accessibility This site is close to a number of bus stops, and is walkable for a higher concentration of people. Access from Foster High School and Showalter Middle School requires crossing TIB. Approximately a % mile walk to the closest public transportation stop on TIB and South 140th Street. This site is located across TIB from many neighborhoods with seniors & underserved families who live to the West of TIB. Shuttle service may be required for seniors and others. The site provides direct access to and from the nearby schools. Teens coming after school can reach the site without having to cross TIB. Outdoor Play Fitness activities would likely need to be located on the roof of the building. Cascade View Park across the street could potentially be used with improvements. The site affords room at ground level for outdoor activities. The site and building configuration, parking approach and number of stories will influence the amount of site that can be dedicated to outdoor play. Parking The small site would likely require structured parking under the building to accommodate regulations, which would increase the cost of the building. Use of the adjacent commercial parking lot could potentially be negotiated with the purchase of the property. Surface parking is more feasible on this site. The project may benefit from structured parking under the building to provide more area for outdoor activities and/or future growth, which would increase the cost of the building. Potential Offsite Developments Needed The buildable area on this parcel would be impacted by overhead power lines along 37th Avenue South on the west side of the site. The required setback is a 15 -foot radius from the power line. Overhead power lines may be able to be placed underground to mitigate setback requirement, at additional expense. New curb, sidewalks, and right-of-way landscaping in South 139th Street and South 140th Street, and possibly additional offsite accessible measures, may be required to allow pedestrian access to the site. Landscape Design Considerations Character of the site could be described as Urban Neighborhood Core. A few large evergreen street trees exist on site that may need to be removed due to their proximity to overhead power lines. There is active traffic along Tukwila International Boulevard. Busy retail, surrounding hardscape, and minimal vegetation contribute to a high level of noise at this site. There is view potential if the new Center is built vertically, but there is also potential for future surrounding building growth to block views. Character of the site could be described as Park -like. Many large, healthy -looking trees and shrubs exist on site, due to it's former land use as a nursery. The plants include a very large weeping larch, several large conifers with trunk sizes up to 60", and other small trees and shrubs that may have potential to be used in the future landscape design. Distance from Tukwila International Boulevard, residential neighborhood uses, and large trees and other vegetation contribute to medium noise levels at this site. There is a prospect view from ground level to the northeast. Civil Engineering Considerations Stormwater flow control/detention requirements for this site will be needed. Due to the smaller parcel size and coordination of drainage through adjacent parcels, coordination of storm system on site could be challenging. Located in the "Neighborhood Commercial Center" zoning, the associated roadways adjacent to the site are well established. Some minor frontage improvements on the west side of the parcel is anticipated. The utilities serving this site appear to be adequate. Larger site will require a large stormwater detention system and the relative depth of the storm drain connection in South 139th Street is shallow, likely causing a shallower system that takes up more footprint area. New curb, sidewalks, and right-of-way landscaping in South 139th Street and South 140th Street likely and possibly additional offsite accessible measures required to allow pedestrian access to the site. There is likely the need for utility main upgrades, street lighting upgrades,and possible roadway improvements adjacent to the site. Current and previous zoning not supportive of large infrastructure previously. Site Analysis Report 151 PAN, lFl �I Community Engagement The Project Team began exploring potential sites in the Spring of 2021, heeding the direction from the Council that the proposed facility should be in the Tukwila International Boulevard neighborhood. Originally, the co -project managers and a representative from the City's Economic Development division walked the neighborhood with an eye on City -owned property and properties known to either be on the market or that had a likely willing seller. Later, a larger group consisting of the full Project Team did the same walk looking at various properties. The Project Team committed early on to ensuring that the preferred site did not displace anyone and was either a City -owned property or one with a willing seller. The Project Team narrowed the potential sites to the following four: • Newporter site — located at S. 150th and Tukwila International Boulevard; City -owned • Motels site — located on Tukwila International Boulevard just south of the SHAG development, this site would contemplate a co -location with Health Point • Bartell site — located off of 37th Avenue South across from Cascade View Park and just north of Walgreens, this site has a willing seller • Star Nursery site — located on S. 42nd Avenue between 139th Avenue S. and 140th Avenue S., this property is City -owned and originally purchased to relocate Fire Station 54, which was removed from the Public Safety Plan Community voice has been guiding the predesign process and will continue to be a transformational part of the design, construction, and operation of the new Center. Regarding site selection, this community centered approach relied on the Tukwila community for discussion around these four sites. Initially, the group of 23 Tukwila Champions (introduced in Predesign Report 1 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT — Process and Programming) visited the sites in Champion Workshop 2 and narrowed down the list to the Bartell and Star Nursery sites. However, the Champions advocated for further outreach to the direct neighbors and businesses, and the wider Tukwila community before a final decision was made. They also asked for an initial assessment of community resources to better understand how the new Center would fit into the existing community. The broader community engagement is covered directly after the Champion Workshop section, and the Community Assessment can be found in Appendix F. Champion Workshop 2 Champion Workshop 2 was the second of three Champion Workshops. At this Workshop, the 23 Tukwila Champions reviewed the four candidate sites and key information, and visited the sites to discuss the pros and cons of each. Champions were also asked to vote for their first, second and third choice of sites. As there were multiple sections of each workshop to provide Champions with options, Champion Workshop 2 was held in two in-person meetings where transportation was arranged to each site and one virtual meeting using Zoom and Google Maps. For more on Tukwila Champions and the full scope of Champion Workshops, see Predesign Report 1— Process and Programming. Before visiting the sites, City -lead Rachel Bianchi oriented the Champions to each option noting that each of the four site options are City -owned or have a willing seller. For the Motels site, Champions heard about discussions with HealthPoint that revealed that two separate developments would likely be in the best interest of the community. This separation would create more opportunities for new resources and services in the Tukwila community. As an example, Site Analysis Report 153 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT during the listening phase the Project Team heard a lot about the need for more good quality, affordable childcare in Tukwila which HealthPoint is contemplating for their building. It is also the case that the proposed Teen and Senior Center could meet the needs of some of HealthPoint's customers. For instance, a senior patient may need exercise opportunities and HealthPoint could refer them to the Teen and Senior Center programming. For this reason, the Motels/co-location site was eliminated from the potential sites. Champions toured the remaining three sites generating pro/con lists at each followed by a discussion and vote for their preferred site. Champions overwhelmingly chose the Star Nursery and the Bartell Drugs sites as their preferred choices, though many noted that there seemed to be no 100% perfect site. A breakdown of the vote using 3 points for 1st choice, 2 points for second choice, and 1 point for 3rd choice nets the following point totals: SITE 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL POINTS Star Nursery 16 4 1 57 Bartell Drugs 4 15 2 44 Newporter 1 2 18 25 Newporter Site The Newporter site is City -owned and 0.81 acres in size with a possible option to buy (willing sellers) all three parcels on this block. This site ranked very low among the Champions, with only one of the 23 Champions listing it as their number one site and the majority listing it as their third site. Specific concerns from the Champions regarding the Newporter site was the smaller size, the further distance to the high school and middle school, and the direct location on Tukwila International Boulevard which caused concern about safety and security for patrons of the proposed center and others. For these reasons this option was eliminated. Justice Center Parking `-1LllilIIU Image shows Champions' combined votes using colored dots - green for 1st place, yellow for 2nd place, and orange for 3rd place. 54e Analysis Report 116 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT a O V IA a z ^ Y F r 3 J -Q 2t`L Lij NCn J d 0 a o 3 Z o0 2 .pm O a if T vo.. >v- v u • is 2 m .° c � v ° m y m p $ 0 3 v E - ' 2, r u wer ° E v E' s 10I IIIA a 7 27 o 0 Image shows Champions' thoughts regarding the pros & cons for the Newporter site, collected during both in-person and virtual tours of the site. Site Analysis Report 155 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Bartell Site The Bartell site is two parcels located just west of Bartell Drugs totaling 0.9 acres in size. The parcels are located across 37th Street from Cascade View Park, and the owner is willing to sell the area shown in the image to the City. With three green (first choice) stickers, 15 yellow (second choice) stickers, and 2 orange (third choice) stickers, this site rated a high second choice among the Champions. This site moved forward in the predesign engagement process. The Bartell site was discussed as a highly accessible location with proximity to many amenities. Champions noted that the current Community Center is difficult to get to for those relying on public transit, but the Bartell site is near many bus routes. One Champion noted that it is nearby and easily accessible to many multigenerational, immigrant residences to the west. Many Champions pointed out valuable proximities to shopping, pharmacies, schools, restaurants, TIB and the park noting that the visibility would be good for establishing the new Center or allowing for multiple errands to be run in tandem with visiting the Center. However, Champions were concerned about the potential impacts to the northern residents and the adjacent businesses wondering if new developments would increase rents and displace tenants, or block the sunlight and views. Others were concerned about safety noting that there has been frequent criminal activity associated with this area. Still others were concerned that the smaller size and the cost of purchasing the site would limit potential programming. Image shows Champions' combined votes using colored dots - green for 1st place, yellow for 2nd place, and orange for 3rd place. 5$e Analysis Report 118 TUKWIL TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENG EMENT 0 U Li ; 0 a 0 V tO {\ $ &\ & a\% §! � .. F _ McG RANAHANarchitecte iq15 \\ / _\ /IC.S! ( e �§� '3 o 4>::2Z,44, )All \\) \\\{ \3g•§ ®.---- ____z i ill -6 } \ §! \ % — / f / (% 81 15 f Image shows Champions' thoughts regarding the pros & cons for the Bartell site, collected during both in-person and virtual tours of the site. Site Analysis Report I 57 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Star Nursery Site The Star Nursery site is 1.74 acres in size and the home of the former Star Nursery. The City originally bought this site for Fire Station 54 which ended up being removed from the Public Safety Plan. The City is currently reviewing long term operations of fire services and may not need this site for Fire Station 54 in the future. The Star Nursery site rated the highest among the Champions with 16 green (first choice) stickers, three yellow (second choice) stickers, and one orange (third choice) sticker. This site moved forward in the predesign engagement process. Many Champions loved this site. Some noted that with the lack of urban noise and the abundance of nature left from the nursery this site felt safe, calming and protected. Others noted that it was very close to the high school and middle school and the teens would not have to cross the busy Tukwila International Boulevard to attend after school programming. Many loved the size of the lot noting there would be enough room for outdoor activities and an opportunity to provide access to nature for all teens and seniors. However, there were Champions who had very deep concerns about the accessibility of the site. This site is further away from public transit that would affect access for many visitors to the Center. Champions noted that many teens and seniors have no personal vehicles making access to the current Tukwila Community Center challenging. They would like to see that fundamental issue remedied at this new Center in ways that empower teens and seniors. Champions also noted the potential impact on the single-family residential neighborhood with new car and foot traffic through the neighborhood, construction noise and ongoing Center programming. Image shows Champions' combined votes using colored dots - green for 1st place, yellow for 2nd place, and orange for 3rd place. 58e Analysis Report 120 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT g) a O V O a E a o a Z� VI 0 m ro o) 0- 0 c/) a r T cn z L v� o L � I �L m W y p — a L Image shows Champions' thoughts regarding the pros & cons for the Star Nursery site, collected during both in-person and virtual tours of the site. Site Analysis Report 159 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Broader Community Engagement The Champions helped narrow down the potential sites to their top two preferences- Star Nursery and the Partial Bartell Pad- with the Newporter site coming in a distant third choice. But the Champions and the City wanted to hear from the broader Tukwila community and the immediate neighbors of the top two sites in order to make an informed decision. The City sent first class mailers to both residential and commercial neighbors who lived within 1000 - feet of both the Star Nursery and the Bartell sites with translations located on the City website. They also sent information to the project mailing list and through City social media. Three virtual and one in-person open houses were held; two virtual meetings were for immediate neighbors while the third virtual and the in-person open houses were for any interested community member to attend. At these informational open houses City -leads Nate and Rachel presented information on both sites, listened to community members' concerns and conducted a survey asking which site was preferred and why. Recordings of the presentation are available on the City website in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and the survey was available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Somali. These meetings and survey were held from November 2021 through January 2022. Virtual and In-person Open Houses These were the first community -wide open meetings this project has held, previously relying on directed, small group engagement. As word of the project spread throughout the Tukwila community, more people joined the various open houses. Attendees of the virtual sessions included concerned neighbors of each site, community members, and a teen who had heard of the event from the flyer that was sent to her house. These residents all had a chance to share important thoughts with the City. 60e Analysis Report 122 The discussion centered around what site would you choose and why, and was there anything else anyone would like to share. Dependent on how many people attended the virtual meetings, more conversational questions were added (smaller groups) or a Google Jamboard was used (for larger groups.) Full notes and any Jamboards can be found in Appendix G- Community Engagement. Two community break-out groups gather around printed presentation boards to discuss hopes and concerns with Nate and Rachel at the Sullivan Center. In the virtual open houses, the concerns generally aligned with similar thoughts from the Champions. Walking access, streetlights, sidewalks, and public transportation were discussed as positives for the Bartell Pad with some noting that additional off-site improvements would need to happen in the Star Nursery neighborhood. Some noted that parents could drop off their teens and easily do their errands or shopping or seniors could pick up prescriptions next door. One concerned neighbor noted that she was enthusiastic about the new Center as a needed resource for Tukwila teens and seniors, and she would want to be very involved in the engagement process going forward if the site near her house was chosen. She wondered about noise into the evening or more people coming through the neighborhood. Some attendees noted they would like more information like the program, or would like to speak directly to the City one-on-one. City co -managers Nate Robinson and Rachel Bianchi accommodated these neighbors with additional meetings at another date. The in-person open house was held at the Sullivan Center near the Tukwila Library. For three hours, project team members conversed with Tukwila residents walking them through the same presentation printed on large format boards. After the discussions, community members were invited to answer the same questions using sticky notes. The Sullivan Center open house attracted many seniors from the SHAG housing complex across the street as well as some community members from various areas of Tukwila. Seniors wondered about the feel of the future space with one noting that she'd like it to feel cozy and like home, not like a cold hotel. Another senior noted that the finishings and the furniture must accommodate varying disabilities, for example chairs must have arms otherwise they are difficult to get out of. Some of the seniors from SHAG said they walked to Star Nursery all the time and they have the SHAGmobile to shuttle them places, thought they did worry about those on the other side of Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB.) While others noted they also were concerned about teens crossing TIB to get to the Bartell Pad after school, and about the safety and security of teens and seniors at the Bartell location. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT What do you think? Star Nursery or Bartell Pad? • Which of the two sites is your favorite? What do you think? Star Nursery or Bartell Pad? • Why did you choose one site over the other? What do you think? Star Nursery or Bartell Pad? ii • What other information would you like to share on where to site the Teen & Senior Center? Siting survey answers gathered at the in-person Open House at the Sullivan Center. Larger images can be found in Appendix G. Site Analysis Report 181 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Online Site Survey WHICH OF THE TWO SITES IS YOUR FAVORITE? BARTELL SITE STAR NURSERY SITE NONE 43% 55% Results from the online siting survey. A total of 191 Tukwila community members voted for their preferred site and provided feedback. Along with the conversations and information gathered at the virtual and in-person Open Houses, a siting survey was conducted online through the City of Tukwila website. The survey was open from November through January and promoted through the mailer, social media, public meetings and the project e-mail list. The full set of results is included in Appendix H. The survey questions and the direct contact questions were the same, so whether you attended a virtual or in-person Open House or you watched the presentation through the City website, everyone had the opportunity to find the same information and provide feedback to the same questions. • Which of the two sites is your favorite? (Choice: Former Star Nursery site or Partial Bartell Pad) 62e Analysis Report 124 • Why did you choose one site over the other? • What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? In total, 190 community members took the online Site Survey with 82 votes (or 43%) for the Bartell Site, 105 votes (or 55%) for Star Nursery, and three people (or 2%) abstaining. Common Themes — Bartell Site Common themes for people choosing the Bartell site were that it was closer to their home or easier to get to, it was more accessible for more people, and the convenience and visibility of being centrally located. Some noted a "proximity to critical population group that needs this establishment the most" such as newly arrived immigrants, refugees and non-native speakers. Others hoped that the new Center and the existing park would feel like an extension of each other promoting positive activities and providing safety to the surrounding areas. Some chose the Bartell site because they thought the Star Nursery site should be something else — single family homes that fit with the character of that neighborhood or a neighborhood park so that green spaces stayed unpaved. Others didn't want to add foot traffic, cars, or noise to the quiet residential neighborhood around Star Nursery. Common Themes — Star Nursery Common themes for those choosing the Star Nursery site were that it is a larger site and is City -owned. Many liked the immediate access to nature, and that it has proximity to the schools. Others noted that Star would have room for adequate parking and noted that there should be a lot of accessible/ADA parking stalls. Some chose the Star Nursery site because they thought the Bartell site had too much crime and they did not feel safe in that area while Star Nursery is quieter and safer being one block off of Tukwila International Boulevard. Others noted the "too close" proximity of the north apartment complex at the Bartell site as a reason to build at Star Nursery. Additional Programming Open House As the engagement on siting started prior to the finalization of Report 1 on Programming, some of those who attended a Site Open House were wondering about what sorts of activities would happen at the Teen and Senior Intergenerational Center. Some community members requested an additional Open House on programming before they finalized their vote on the site. See Report 1 for more community feedback on program. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Many who attended were excited to see this new Center come to Tukwila. Staff from the Tukwila Library and the Tukwila Metropolitan Park District were interested in partnering with the Teen & Senior Center as another resource in serving the community. Others commented on the community engagement process and how it feels like it's more than just "ticking off a few boxes" — community members feel heard and this place will be so special if Tukwila can see itself in the final Center. Others abstained from giving their opinion saying they needed more information or were there to listen. See Appendix G for the full Google Jamboard and meeting notes. Open House on programming to discuss and understand community concerns and site choices. Virtual meeting over Microsoft Teams using Google Jamboard. Site Analysis Report 163 64 • TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER MAIN FINDINGS OF THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT Main Findings of the Community Assessment Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a community -centered approach that involves the ideas, challenges, opportunities, and the lived experiences of community members and stakeholders. This community assessment reveals and highlights important findings in the development of the Teen and Senior Center Project Team report. The scope of this analysis details descriptively the services that typically fall within the core capacity of the city of Tukwila and provides an assessment of the ways the core capacity may be impacted. In this analysis the contractors describe the critical questions and data used to form the analysis and the specific assessment findings. Additionally, this report was designed as an addendum to the Teen and Senior Center Project Team report. It is the contractor's hope it will serve the city of Tukwila, its citizens and representatives for a successful teen and senior center. A Summary of the Key Findings Community-based participatory data demonstrated the community believes there is a growing need to increase services to teens and seniors. There is also awareness that the current facilities, mainly the Tukwila Community Center, is a beautiful facility that is difficult to access for teens and seniors of Tukwila. 1. Teens and seniors who are marginally engaged in the educational or retirement systems may experience a lack of services and programs that address their lived experiences. 2. Tukwila residence frequently mentioned the relationship with the Tukwila School District as one that could be expanded with the building of the teen and senior center. 3. It is likely the city will be able to efficiently operate the teen and senior center in ways that reflect its diversity. 4. Through the community-based participatory process, the city's ability to partner and network with the non-profit community is viewed as a strength and something the community values as well. 5. (Recommendation) The findings indicate that a more centrally located site for the center allows the city to more feasibly support programs and services for teens and seniors. This is largely because a centrally located facility allows the gaps raised in the analysis to less negatively impact teens and seniors. In this way the teen and senior center may also serve as a community hub and connector to other community services, extending beyond the services and programs operating out of the center. The full Community Assessment Report can be found in Appendix F. Site Analysis Report 165 r Design Team Assessments The following assessments were prepared by McGranahan Architects, Landscape Architect firm Site Workshop, and Civil Engineering firm Jacobson Engineering. Each firm has provided initial observations of the challenges and opportunities of the two final sites- Bartell and Star Nursery. Architectural Assessment The design of a building is closely connected to and intimately influenced by the chosen site. The boundaries, characteristics and context all contribute to the nature of the place being created and the experiences of those who use it. The Bartell site and the Star Nursery site would create different buildings, though the functions housed within are based on the same goals and programmatic elements. Bartell Site The Bartell site is 0.9 acres in size and slopes from a high side on the west to a low end on the east. It is currently used as a paved parking lot with little vegetation. The City would need to purchase this site and City staff analysis of the previous seller's 2020 memorandum provides an estimated value of the two parcels at $2.3 million. A final price will need to be negotiated. Due to its size, future site improvements or vertical building expansion could be more expensive relative to larger sites. Designing to accommodate for future expansion, may make the initial building more expensive- for example, building a three- story structure initially instead of two-story to provide site area for a future phase. Neighbors The site is adjacent to restaurants, shopping, the library, a grocery store, a park, and other amenities. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER DESIGN TEAM ASSESSMENTS A new Teen & Senior Center would be a centrally located resource for many of these surrounding communities and there would be potential for combining errands at the local businesses and visits to the Center. The immediate 1/4 -mile radius around the site encompasses multifamily housing, Cascade View Park, and commercial developments. A 1/4 mile represents a 5 -minute walk at 3 miles an hour. Surrounding developments include multi- generational, multifamily residences that are situated to the west and north, a main grocery store to the south, the community pool and Tukwila Village including SHAG senior housing, the Sullivan Center and the library to the east, and commercial businesses directly to the east and south. Just outside this radius are the high school and middle schools. The schools, the community pool, the library and SHAG senior housing are all located across Tukwila International Boulevard and access would require crossing TIB. Directly to the north of the site is a multifamily residential property immediately adjacent to the property line. A new, multi -story Teen & Senior Center may impact the northern zero -lot -line neighbors with respect to views & daylight. Any building would need to be carefully planned to provide appropriate accommodations for views and daylight to the apartments that face this property. This would impact the potential size and configuration of the new Teen and Senior Center, and potentially its function and cost of construction. Parking and Transportation A new Teen and Senior Center will increase foot traffic, vehicle traffic and parking loads in the surrounding commercial area. There are four bus stops in the 'A -mile radius, two on Tukwila Site Analysis Report I 07 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER ARCHITECTURE ASSESSMENT International Boulevard that runs north and south, and two on South 144th street running east and west. This proximity to mass transit would allow both the teen and senior populations autonomy and choices for traveling to the Center. The Bartell site is currently used as overflow parking for the surrounding commercial businesses connected by shared parking area. Dependent on final negotiations for purchasing the Bartell site, the new Center may or may not include access to parking in the adjacent parking lot. Use of the adjacent commercial parking lot could potentially be negotiated with the purchase of the property. The site would likely also require structured parking under the building to accommodate regulations, which would increase the cost of the building. There is a vehicle access point from 37th Avenue South on the west side of the site. This vehicle access point possibly has a potential easement on the property for sale that needs clarification. Walgreens, which is immediately to the south of the Bartell site has a loading dock on the west side of their building that may currently utilize this vehicle access point for delivery trucks maneuvering into the loading dock. Dependent on potential easement, purchase negotiations, and traffic flow, this access point may or may not be retained in the design of the new Teen and Senior Center and would have a significant impact on the configuration of the building, its function and cost of construction. Outdoor Recreation Depending on specific program, larger outdoor recreation and outdoor fitness activities could be located on the roof of the new building with adequate barriers. Smaller activates could be accommodated at ground level enhancing the landscaping around the building and potentially adding views to the northern, zero -lot -line neighbors. Additionally, Cascade View Park across the street could potentially be used with improvements that would benefit both the park and the new Center. 68e Analysis Report 130 Other Concerns The buildable area on this parcel would be impacted by overhead power lines along 37th Avenue South on the west side of the site. The required setback is a 15 -foot radius from the power line. Overhead power lines may be able to be placed underground to mitigate offset requirement. Star Nursery The Star Nursery site is 1.74 acres in size and slopes from a high side on the southwest to a low side on the northeast. This site was formerly used as a plant nursery and is currently owned by the City of Tukwila. It was purchased for $885,000 in 2017 for the purpose of building a new fire station on the site. That project has since been removed from the public safety plan. Due to its larger size, this site affords area for future growth or site improvements that can be accommodated in the design of the new Teen and Senior Center. Neighbors The %-mile radius around the site primarily encompasses single family residents. There are three homes with adjacent property lines with other homes located across the surrounding streets. There is also a mobile home park across from the Southwest corner. Just at the edge and directly outside this radius are the high school and middle schools, the community pool, SHAG senior housing, and the Sullivan Center located to the south. Access from these spaces would not require crossing TIB. The neighborhood surrounding this site is less noisy and less populated located one block east of Tukwila International Boulevard. Extended day and outdoor activities are anticipated in the new Center. This could potentially affect the surrounding neighbors and will require outreach to the neighborhood during the design process. Additionally, this site is located across TIB from many neighborhoods with seniors & under -served families who live to the west of TIB, and may be harder for them to access the new Center. Parking and Transportation A new Teen and Senior Center on the site would draw new foot traffic through the residential neighborhood from Foster High School, Showalter Middle School and potentially other surrounding multifamily residential buildings. It would also draw new car and shuttle traffic through the neighborhood, primarily from South 140th Street to the west (connecting to TIB) and 42nd Avenue South from the south. The Star Nursery site is approximately 1/4 -mile walk to the public transportation stops running north and south on TIB between South 140th and South 131st Streets. Shuttle service may be required for seniors and others. The site provides direct access through neighborhood streets to and from the nearby schools. Teens coming after school can reach the site without having to cross TIB. Potential off-site sidewalk and street improvements may be needed to accommodate new pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Due to the size of this property, surface parking is more feasible on this site. However, the project may benefit from structured parking under the building to provide more area for outdoor activities and/or future growth, which would increase the cost of the building. Outdoor Recreation The site affords room at ground level for outdoor activities. The site and building configuration, parking approach and number of stories will influence the amount of site that can be dedicated to outdoor play, fitness activities, or other outdoor spaces. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER ARCHITECTURE ASSESSMENT Other Concerns New curb, sidewalks, and right-of-way landscaping in South 139th Street and South 140th Street, and possibly additional offsite accessible measures, may be required to allow pedestrian access to the site. Architectural Diagrams The following diagrams depict aspects of the context around the two sites described in the narrative above. Each of the diagrams include circles with a 1/4 -mile radius, which represents a 5 -minute walk at 3 miles an hour. The first diagram studies Amenities and Services in the vicinity of the two sites. It appears that more community amenities and services located are in the vicinity of the Bartell site. The second diagram studies Vehicular & Pedestrian Pathway Conditions, looking at major and secondary arterials, speed limits, crosswalks, locations of sidewalks, as well as public transportation stops. This gives context to the pathways available to teens and seniors accessing either site. The third diagram studies Zoning: Commercial and Residential. It gives an overview of the density of people and activities surrounding each site. The diagram includes the following zones: Low, Medium, and High Density Residential; Neighborhood Commercial Center and Regional Commercial Mixed Use. Site Analysis Report 169 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER ARCHITECTURE ASSESSMENT Transport Stop Community Services Parks & Recreation Restaurants Religious Centers 70e Analysis Report 132 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER ARCHITECTURE ASSESSMENT xx Speed Limits (mph) ® Transport Stops , Pedestrian Crosswalks — Sidewalks Arterial Route (T.I.B.) Secondary Road (42nd Ave S & S 144th St) • • School Zone (25/20 mph when flashing) Site Analysis Report 1731 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER ARCHITECTURE ASSESSMENT onin: • • ii u - . F1T : -C1'Ti EI Star Nursery Address: 13916 42nd Ave S Parcel Number: 152304-9263 Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Neighborhood Commercial Center Residential Commercial Center 72e Analysis Report 134 Bartell Site Address: 37th Ave S 98168 152304-9152 Landscape Assessment The future Teen & Senior Intergenerational Center will be a facility in the Tukwila International Boulevard Neighborhood, near Foster High School, Showalter Middle School, and the senior community including senior -oriented housing and multi -generational housing. The City's goal is to create an "innovative facility that will be inclusive and serve seniors during the day and teens in the afternoon/evening. The Facility will serve our Tukwila community and incorporate diverse cultural, economic, educational, and athletic opportunities and activities" At this time, two sites have been identified as potential locations for this future community center, after several were analyzed by the city, project team, and community input was given. The two sites are referred to as the Star Nursery Site (due to its former land use) and the Bartell Site (due to its location adjacent to a Bartell pharmacy). The two sites are located approximately 0.5 miles walk from each other yet have very different characters. The Bartell site is 50% smaller than the Star Nursery site (0.9 acres and 1.7 acres respectively). The entire property is an existing parking lot surrounded by retail, apartments and a public park and has the associated street noise, traffic and activity of a more urban site. The Star Nursery site is located in a single-family residential area and has established vegetation and distant views. With the adjacent single family residences and schools, the site is quieter, with less traffic. However, both sites are in close proximity to residences, commercial hubs, and public amenities. From a landscape perspective, the Star Nursery site has more potential for outdoor recreational opportunities that require greater open space. Additionally, there are opportunities to preserve large trees and shrubs that appear to be thriving, and to take advantage of distant views, including a view of Seattle's skyline. The Bartell site, on the other hand, has the opportunity to activate the TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT existing Cascade View Community Park, provide a hub within the retail core of TIB and has a closer connection to bus transit. Bartell Site: 14224 37th Ave South The 0.9 acre "Bartell Site" is located west of Tukwila International Boulevard, fronting 37th Ave South and can be accessed via Tukwila Boulevard through adjacent parking lots. Currently the site is a paved parking lot, adjacent to a two-story multi- family apartment building to the north, retail to the south and east, and a surface parking lot to the south and east serving additional retail. Adjacent businesses include two large pharmacies, a fast- food drive through, a laundromat, a liquor store, a clothing store, and an East African restaurant. On the other side of 37th Avenue South is the Cascade View Community Park, a two -acre public park featuring picnic tables, barbecue area, a walking path, and a playground. The existing 37th Ave S frontage lacks a sidewalk adjacent to the site, and access will need to be planned to create safe and intuitive routes to the site to discourage pedestrians from traveling through the parking lot from Tukwila International Boulevard. The site is located 0.2 — 0.3 miles from a bus stop for routes 124 and 128. One advantage of this A view east toward Tukwila International Boulevard and the Bartell Drugs and other retail. Site Analysis Report 173 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT site is the proximity to several community hubs (and the location of the site on the same side of Tukwila International Boulevard as) Cascade View Community Park, popular small businesses and chain stores, the Abubakr Islamic Center of WA, and many intergenerational multifamily and single family residential areas. The site is currently used as a parking lot for the adjacent retail stores. There is some existing vegetation, including a few evergreen street trees. The site currently lacks a distant view, but there is a potential for a rooftop view depending on the height of the building. A view west toward Cascade View Community Park and street trees from the Bartell site. Cascade View Community Park is an asset for the Intergenerational Center at this location and could be upgraded to offer more amenities that would benefit the programs and everyday use by visitors to the Center including accessible features, sport courts, site furnishings, planting beds, edible and sensory gardens, play and exercise equipment, an outdoor stage, and public art. Landscape design opportunities at this site include: • Rooftop garden/Green roof • Small scale at grade garden areas ■ Site Furnishings • Connection to the existing park visually and physically, using features like wayfinding, a cross walk, public art and sightlines 74e Analysis Report 136 • Urban Plaza for outdoor gathering, food trucks and/or a cafe • Streetscape improvements, including sidewalks and street trees • Green stormwater infrastructure, including bioretention planters and cisterns for water re -use • Public art • Upgrades and additions to the Cascade View Community Park to support programming such as gardening, fitness, art classes, dance and live music events, food and beverage, and everyday use of the park by Intergenerational Center visitors and staff. Star Nursery Site: 13916 42nd Ave South The 1.7 -acre "Star Nursery" site is located one block east of Tukwila International Boulevard and has frontage on 42nd Ave South, South 139th Street, and South 140th Street. The site is adjacent to a single-family residential home on the NW corner of the block. Existing frontage lacks a sidewalk, and careful planning of routes will be needed to create safe routes to the property in a neighborhood currently lacking sidewalks. The site is located 0.3 — 0.4 miles from a bus stop for route 124. One advantage of this site is the proximity Large trees and shrubs on the Star Nursery site, remnants from its former land use. of several community hubs (and the location of the site on the same side of Tukwila International Boulevard as) the middle school, high school, Tukwila Pool, Tukwila Library, the Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments, and residential areas. The site includes several large trees and shrubs left over from the prior use as a nursery that have potential to be preserved and included in the future landscape design. They include large coniferous (up to 60" trunk diameter) and deciduous (up to 24" trunk diameter) trees, a large weeping larch (over 50' long) extending along the southern edge of the adjacent residential property, and various small trees and shrubs that need to be further inventoried and assessed for health and potential use in the Teen & Senior Intergenerational Center landscape design. The existing plants are located throughout the property, especially concentrated along the edges, buffering the site from noise and views to the adjacent property. There is a distant view from ground level of the Seattle skyline to the north. There is potential to incorporate established plants, like this large conifer, in the future landscape design at the Star Nursery site. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT A view north toward the Seattle skyline from the Star Nursery site. The site is located in a residential zone and its distance from the busy Tukwila International Boulevard significantly reduces road noise. Landscape design opportunities at this site include • Rooftop garden/Green roof • Larger at -grade gardens (edible, sensory or other types) • Site furnishings • Outdoor gathering areas for sports and events (such as food truck festivals, soccer games, and concerts) • Sidewalks • A loop pathway • Streetscape improvements, including sidewalks and street trees • Green stormwater infrastructure, including bioretention cells, swales and cisterns for water re -use • Public art The future Teen & Senior Intergenerational Center will be an asset to the community it serves, and both locations have many advantages. Creating a site-specific design will yield very different outcomes depending on which site is chosen, however both sites offer similar benefits through their proximity to residences, retail, and civic spaces and both have potential for delightful public outdoor spaces and green stormwater infrastructure. Site Analysis Report 17,5 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER CIVIL ASSESSMENT Civil Assessment For approximately the last nine months, starting in April 2021, a variety of small meetings and community involvement discussions have been held to review the feasibility and site selection of the Teen and Senior Intergenerational Center. This assessment discusses some of the observations and notes associated with the feasibility for the final two project locations. Although the project locations are relatively close to each other (approximately 1/3 -mile separation) there are significant differences in the project lot size and surrounding infrastructure that will heavily influence the characteristics of the proposed facility. The two project locations are the "Bartell Site" and "Star Nursery Site" as identified in maps in the architectural narrative. It should be noted that this feasibility narrative did not include any detailed schematic design or massing of the proposed facility on either of the two project sites being considered as this is anticipated to occur in the next phase of the project design once a singular site has been chosen. Bartell Site: 14227 Pacific Highway South Existing Conditions Located to the west of Tukwila International Boulevard, there are two parcels that currently combine for approximately 0.9 -acres that are referred to throughout this report as the "Bartell Site" due to the existing large retail store located to the east of the property. This site is located immediately east of Cascade View Community Park and has frontage (the piece of land that lies immediately adjacent to the roadway along the project's property line) along 37th Ave South. On the north side of the parcel is an existing two-story multifamily residential building, east of the project is an existing Bartell Drugs store, and to the south of the project is an existing surface parking lot 7$e Analysis Report 138 containing a Walgreens drug store. Topography of the potential project site includes approximately 10 -feet of grade change with the high end of the site on the west side sloping down to low side on the east. The parcel is served by Water District 125 and Valley View Sewer District. Proposed Site Demolition Currently the project site location is paved as a parking lot, therefore no building demolition would be required. There is unidentified utility equipment in a chain link enclosure that appears to be serving the Bartell Drugs building that is located on the potential project's parcel. Any utility easements for the location and operation of these utilities would need to be reviewed and coordinated with the adjacent property owner prior to removal. Image looking at the parcel from the southeast corner of the property. Currently developed as a surface parking lot. Site Preparation It would be beneficial to install any utilities and perform site improvements before or after the rainy season (October to April) to minimize sediment transport and to protect the building subgrade during wet weather. Installation of interceptor ditches, silt fence, straw wattles, and sediment traps etc. will be required to control construction stormwater and must be maintained through the duration of construction until the site is ready to be stabilized (paved and landscaped) to its final condition. Construction sites can be messy in nature, however as long as the dirt/debris/dust impacts off the construction site are minimized then there is little concern for surrounding and downstream stake holders. Sediment in stormwater runoff from construction sites are measured in comparison with a baseline measurement and the resulting comparison is called turbidity monitoring which measures the scattered and absorbed light transmitted through the runoff. In other words, the turbidity measures the cloudiness of the runoff where the units of measurements are called Nephelometric Turbidity Units or NTU's for short. The higher the NTU then higher the degree of cloudiness in the water sample. In addition to the sediment traps, supplementary filtration systems may be necessary in order for the contractor to treat the storm runoff to no more than 25 NTU's over the baseline flows in the area. Although the site area is 0.9 -acres, construction laydown and potential offsite improvements could ultimately disturb more than 1 -acre, therefore an NPDES permit through the Washington State Department of Ecology will be required. The project will also construct more than 2,000 square feet of new plus replaced impervious surface and will require a full project Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which will be prepared and executed by the future general contractor for the project. The SWPPP will be required to be maintained and updated as construction conditions change throughout the duration of construction, until the site is stabilized. Stormwater The project will create over 5,000 square feet of new replaced impervious surface. By exceeding this threshold, the project will be required to provide stormwater flow control for all new and TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER CIVIL ASSESSMENT replaced hard surfaces and converted vegetated areas. Stormwater flow control systems (also called detention systems) are a constructed facility designed to store potentially damaging peak stormwater flows from the impervious surfaces temporarily until the downstream pipes, creeks, and stream flows subside and can safely carry the water away. The flow control, or detention, system will be designed to mimic forested conditions as required by the permitting jurisdiction (City of Tukwila) and sized accordingly. Although the 0.9 -acre "Bartell Site" may seem like a small area when considering the entire drainage basin that the parcel is tributary to, controlling flows from small projects is important to the municipal and state agencies because the cumulative effect of uncontrolled stormwater flows from many small projects can be as damaging as those from larger projects. Peak stormwater flow rates from developed conditions can have damaging impacts to downstream storm systems and streams that historically received runoff from a less developed tributary area. A graph representing the need for stormwater flow control system is described in the adjacent graphic. The City of Tukwila stormwater code (and associated adoption of the 2016 King County Surface Water Design Manual) requires low impact development strategies to infiltrate, disperse, and retain stormwater runoff onsite to the maximum extent feasible. All projects must treat stormwater on site from pollution generating surfaces (such as roads, parking lots, and any potential synthetic turf fields). There is no geotechnical information currently available to describe the potential for infiltration on the project site, but characteristics of the soil conditions of development to the site immediately east of the project site were unconducive to infiltration. If infiltration is infeasible, then infiltration systems that could help reduce some of the stormwater infrastructure costs for the proposed development would not be able to be used. This also precludes the use of permeable pavements. Likewise, the anticipated layout of Site Analysis Report 177 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER CIVIL ASSESSMENT Stormwater Flowrate From Project Area Storm or Rainfall Event /Past construction peak stormwater flowrate from project area Historic / Pre -Developed Stormwater Flowrate from Project Area Post Development Stormwater Flowrate From Project Area (Highly Impervious) Post Development Stomwater Flowrate with Detention System Mitigation Peak flowrate from detention storage system (matches pre -developed peak flow condition) Peak historic/natural (pre -developed) stormwater flowrate from the project area Time Figure 2 - Storm water Impact from Development the project on this site would not contain any suitable areas of native vegetation for stormwater dispersion systems. Therefore, conventional stormwater flow control systems such as vaults or pipes will likely be used. As described previously in the narrative, site topography slopes from west to east. The stormwater drainage on the parcel follows the same flow direction as the topography. The project is located in the Southgate Creek Drainage Basin which is in a Conservation Flow Control Area according to the City of Tukwila's Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards (Chapter 5) and therefore a stormwater detention system would be required. Utilities For domestic water and fire water services, the parcel is served by Water District 125. A survey of the existing utilities has not been completed which would identify and locate underground utilities. Although it is anticipated that the domestic and fire 78e Analysis Report 140 services for the parcel will come from the existing water main in 37th Avenue S, the existing size of the water main and infrastructure is not known at this time. Sanitary sewer service to the parcel is served by Valley View Sewer District. Due to the topography of the site is likely that the sewer service will need to connect via side sewer to the sewer main in Tukwila International Boulevard. There is an established existing sewer pipe stubbed to the east edge of the parcel that would likely be the best way to serve any future development on this parcel. Alternatively, a sewer connection to the existing sewer main in 37th Avenue South could be made directly from the project site, however as 37th Avenue South is at the topographic high point of the site, the connection would have to be deep, or a pump be used to serve the sewer needs from the ground floor or any possible basement levels to the higher elevation sewer main in 37th Avenue South. There are overhead power and communication lines along the project frontage on 37th Avenue South including large wood poles supporting the aerial lines. These existing overhead power lines likely have a minimum clearance to any constructed building elements (further coordination with Puget Sound Energy is required but it is estimated that the clearance would be 15 -feet). Alternatively aerial electrical lines could be undergrounded in which, for a significant cost, the aerial power lines on the poles are converted to underground duct banks. Constructing underground ductbanks could be costly, and in addition to construction of underground ductbanks would require large vaults, especially at this site due to an electrical switch on one of the poles that will require a large underground vault within the project frontage. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER CIVIL ASSESSMENT Paving and Access As of this writing there is no title report to review easements and other encumbrances on the property (such as shared parking lot agreements with adjacent properties). A potential concern that needs to be investigated prior to the project moving forward with this site is the ability to construct over the entire 0.9 -acre site. The southern parcel that makes up approximately half of the site area lies between an established east/west vehicle corridor that allows access to the businesses located on the east and south of the project location with access to 37th Avenue South. It would seem likely that reciprocal access Current established traffic patterns shown in (2) Parcels that make up the "Bartell's Site" S. 144th Street Figure 3 - Existing Traffic Patterns Through Site Site Analysis Report I 79 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER CIVIL ASSESSMENT easements through this parcel with the parcel on the east and possibly to the parcel to the south would be through an easement. If an established easement for access runs through this parcel then a significant amount of the project property will be burdened with an undevelopable amount of property. Offsite Improvements With surrounding roadways and infrastructure generally established already, it is unlikely that a significant amount of offsite improvements to provide needed infrastructure to this project location would be required. The sidewalk immediately adjacent to the project on the 37th Avenue South frontage is currently not constructed, and building the sidewalk to match the City standards would likely be required. Photo looking north along projects 37th Ave S. frontage. No sidewalk exists along the street and presence of overhead power lines may impact the ability to develop a multistory building immediately adjacent to the street. 80e Analysis Report 142 Star Nursery Site - 13916 42nd Ave South Existing Conditions This potential project site location is approximately 2 -blocks east of Tukwila International Boulevard and 1 -block north of Foster High School. The parcel is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of South 140th Street and 42nd Avenue South. The parcel has frontage on 42nd Avenue South, South 139th Street, and South 140th Street. Site area is approximately 1.70 -acres in size. The parcel is backwards "L" shape with a single-family residential home on an adjacent parcel to the northwest. This parcel is in a low- density residential zone (maximum 6.7 DU per acre). This is a City owned parcel originally purchased for potential reconstruction of Fire House 54. The site is served by Water District 125 and Valley View Sewer District. Topography of the potential project site generally flows from south to north. City GIS maps identify the potential for Class 2 (moderate) landslide hazard areas on the parcel, however during site visits to the site location these areas appeared to be only moderately graded and likely will not interfere with the development of the parcel. Existing frontage on the north and south sides of the project site do not have any sidewalk or curb separating the project from the adjacent roadway. The frontage along 42nd Avenue South does have an existing sidewalk and curb adjacent to the roadway. Proposed Site Demolition The existing buildings on the site have been previously removed. Existing vegetation will be removed, and appropriate stripping of soils where new construction will occur will be required. The potential building location has a number of existing large trees that, depending on the ultimate scope of the project, may need to have the root zone protected using measures to keep construction laydown and construction traffic away from the tree in addition to offsetting constructed buildings and site infrastructure. Site Preparation A gravel working pad will be placed within and around the proposed building footprint and is recommended to be utilized during construction to provide a stabilized construction area. It would be beneficial to install any utilities and perform site improvements before or after the rainy season (October to April) to minimize sediment transport and to protect the subgrade during wet weather. Installation of interceptor ditches, silt fence, straw wattles, and sediment traps etc. will be required to control construction stormwater and must be maintained through the duration of construction until the site is ready to be stabilized (paved and landscaped) to its final condition. Construction sites can be messy in nature, however as long as the dirt/debris/dust impacts off the construction site are minimized then there is little concern for surrounding and downstream stake holders. Sediment in stormwater runoff from construction sites are measured in comparison with a baseline measurement and the resulting comparison is called turbidity monitoring which measures the scattered and absorbed light transmitted through the runoff. In other words, the turbidity measures the cloudiness of the runoff where the units of measurements are called Nephelometric Turbidity Units or NTU's for short. The higher the NTU then higher the degree of cloudiness in the water sample. In addition to the sediment traps, supplementary filtration systems may be necessary in order for the contractor to treat the storm runoff to no more than 25 NTU's over the baseline flows in the area. The disturbed project area will be greater than 1 Acre, therefore an NPDES permit through the Washington State Department of Ecology will be required and will be applied for by the General TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER CIVIL ASSESSMENT Contractor. The project will also construct more than 2,000 square feet of new plus replaced impervious surface and will require a full project Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which will be prepared and executed by the General Contractor. The SWPPP will be required to be maintained and updated as construction conditions change throughout the duration of construction, until the site is stabilized. Stormwater The project will create over 5,000 square feet of new or replaced impervious surface. By exceeding this threshold, the project will be required to provide stormwater flow control for all new and replaced hard surfaces and converted vegetated areas. Stormwater flow control systems (also called detention systems) are a constructed facility designed to store potentially damaging peak stormwater flows from the impervious surfaces temporarily until the downstream pipes, creeks, and stream flows subside and can safely carry the water away. The flow control, or detention, system will be designed to mimic forested conditions as required by the permitting jurisdiction (City of Tukwila) and sized accordingly. Although the Star Nursery site may seem like a small area when considering the entire drainage basin that the parcel is tributary to, controlling flows from small projects is important to the municipal and state agencies because the cumulative effect of uncontrolled stormwater flows from many small projects can be as damaging as those from larger projects. Peak stormwater flow rates from developed conditions can have damaging impacts to downstream storm systems and streams that historically received runoff from a less developed tributary area. A graph representing the need for stormwater flow control system is described previously in Figure 2 of this narrative. The City of Tukwila stormwater code (and associated adoption of the 2016 King County Surface Water Design Manual) requires low impact development strategies to infiltrate, disperse, and retain stormwater runoff onsite to the maximum Site Analysis Report 181 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER CIVIL ASSESSMENT extent feasible. All projects must treat stormwater on site from pollution generating surfaces (such as roads, parking lots, and any potential synthetic turf fields). There is no geotechnical information currently available to describe the potential for infiltration on the project site, but known soil characteristics of nearby recent projects would suggest that infiltration on the property is unlikely. Therefore, implementation of infiltration systems on site is not anticipated at this time. This also precludes the use of permeable pavements. Likewise, the likely site plan for a project such as this one would not contain suitable areas of native vegetation for stormwater dispersion systems. Therefore, conventional stormwater flow control systems will likely be used. As described previously in the narrative, site topography slopes from south to the north with the stormwater flow direction on the parcel following the same flow direction as the topography. The project is located in the Southgate Creek Drainage Basin which is designated as a Conservation Flow Control Area according to the City of Tukwila's Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards (Chapter 5) and therefore a stormwater detention, or flow control system, would be required to mitigate the development on the parcel. There are low impact design elements that should be considered that could help reduce stormwater infrastructure costs and provide an opportunity for the community to learn about stormwater. The ability for the soil on the site to infiltrate is assumed to be very limited based on soil maps and review of other recent developments in the area. If large scale infiltration is not possible on this project, then other low impact stormwater designs that could be implemented include the following: non -infiltrating bioretention areas, vegetated roofs, and roof rainwater collection systems. If after further study on the project site it is found that stormwater infiltration is a possibility, then permeable paving systems could be utilized to provide infiltration, treatment, and storage of 82e Analysis Report 144 stormwater. Although development in the urban corridor such as the Bartell site, which is already nearly fully impervious, could be considered a lower impact design strategy, the Star Nursery site may be able to accommodate more low impact development strategies into a future design due to more available area compared to the smaller Bartell Site. Figure 4 - Project frontage along South 140th Street: overhead power lines along the project with terminal pole near the midpoint of the Star Nursery parcel. Utilities There is an existing 6" diameter water main in South 140th Street on the south side of the project, and an 8" water main in 42nd Avenue South along the west side of the project frontage, there is no known watermain in South 139th Street to the north of the project site. There are no existing fire hydrants identified on or immediately adjacent to the project site. Water conditions surrounding the site consist of water mains typical for single family residential neighborhoods but are generally undersized for commercial/civic type building construction. Water availability to the project location including fire flow tests and hydrant coverage analysis will be needed and may require further design and coordination with the permitting authority and Fire Marshall. Sanitary sewer service to the parcel is served by Valley View Sewer District. There is an 8" sanitary sewer main on the north side of the project that is approximately 8 -feet deep at the topographic low point of the project that will be the likely connection point for this project. There are overhead power lines along a portion of the southern property line, and overhead communication lines along the entire south frontage on South 140th Street. Near the mid- point of the site frontage along South 140th Street, there is a utility pole that is a terminal pole which is where the overhead power is routed underground (into ductbanks) at a pole that has a guy -wire support to counter any stress caused by tension on the overhead power lines. Then near Figure 5 - Project frontage along South 139th Street. No curb or sidewalk exist. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER CIVIL ASSESSMENT the corner of South 140th Street and 42nd Avenue South the overhead communication wire is routed underground at a pole that also has a guy wire support to counter the tension in the overhead communication wire. These guy wires will need to be protected during construction and could influence the location of driveways and where project site access can occur. Offsite Improvements There is no curb or sidewalk along the South 140th Street and South 139th Street frontages. It is likely that the project will be required to install this infrastructure with development of the parcel. In addition to development of pedestrian access (sidewalks) immediately adjacent to the project site, safe pathways of pedestrian traffic to the facility may need to be considered. Direct access from Tukwila International Boulevard along South 140th Street, as well as pedestrian access ways from Showalter Middle School consists of routes along roadways with no current curb and sidewalk. Site access should be considered during project site selection. Site Issues Comparison Table A brief description of the two sites has been provided, however in order help compare the two different sites the table below has been created to compare the sites across a narrow selection of civil/site related topics. Site Analysis Report 183 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER CIVIL ASSESSMENT Site Specific Notes and Comments Degree of Impact to Future Development on This Parcel Civil Engineering Topic Degree of Impact to Future Development on This Parcel Site Specific Notes and Comments The Bartell Site The Star Nursery Site Stormwater flow control/ detention requirements for this parcel will be needed. Due to smaller parcel size and coordination of drainage through adjacent parcels, coordination of storm system on site could be challenging. (medium) Stormwater Infrastructure CostsICI Larger site will require a large stormwater detention system and the relative depth of the storm drain connection in South 139th Street is shallow, likely causing a shallower system that requires a larger footprint area. 00o 666 666 Located in the "Neighborhood Commercial Center" zoning, the associated roadways adjacent to the site are well established. Some minor frontage improvements on the west side of parcel are anticipated. a aFrontage • V flow) Offsite Improvements Requirements (Pedestrian Improvements and Beyond) a V is V : V (high) New curb, sidewalks, and right-of-way landscaping in South 139th Street and South 140th Street likely and possibly additional offsite accessible measures required to allow pedestrian access to the site. Located in the "Neighborhood Commercial Center" zoning, the utilities serving this parcel appear to be adequate. (®) ilow) Capacity Issues or Inability to Connect to Adjacent Utilities (8) ' (G) 1-1 I There is likely the need for utility main upgrades, street lighting upgrades and possible roadway improvements adjacent to the site. Current and previous zoning not supportive of large infrastructure previously. (medium) A future proposed building on this parcel could be impacted by the required setback to overhead power lines more so on this compact site than on a larger site. (medium) ..•11A Impact to Project Site from Overhead= Utilities �• Large site likely not impacted by required setback to overhead power lines. The terminal pole guy wire support may influence the perimeter improvements. =1... ��� I• ...�� � UP P.-4 UP j04 (low) Potential shared parking lot and potential reciprocal access easements may limit amountproperties. of constructable land on the project to less than the 0.9 -acre site area. Further investigation of a title report should be pursued. Coordination of Access to Adjacent Parcels (negligible) No known or assumed access issues to neighboring o—o o—o (high) The Bartell Site The Star Nursery Site 84e Analysis Report 146 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 85 86 S 0 J McGRANAHAN architects TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR INTERGENERATIONAL CENTER Predesign Report Part 2 - Appendix City of Tukwila February 2022 S 0 J McGRANAHAN architects 87 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 88 Table of Contents REPORT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY RECAP FROM REPORT 1 TRANSFORMATIONAL ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT GOALS MATRIX DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL GOALS FLEXIBLE PROGRAM SPACES GLOSSARY OF TERMS SITE OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OF THE TWO SITES SITE ATTRIBUTES COMPARISON MATRIX COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CHAMPION WORKSHOP 2 BROADER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ONLINE SITE SURVEY ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING OPEN HOUSE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT MAIN FINDINGS DESIGN ASSESSMENTS ARCHITECTURAL ASSESSMENT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ASSESSMENT CIVIL ENGINEER ASSESSMENT TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX* F. COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT REPORT G. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES SITE OPEN HOUSE NOTES PROGRAMING OPEN HOUSE NOTES H. COMMUNITY SITE SURVEY *Appendices A-E can be found in Tukwila Teen & Senior Intergenerational Center: Report Part 1 - Appendix 89 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 90 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER APPENDIX F- COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT REPORT APPENDIX F - Community Assessment Report Report 2- Appendix 91 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 92 CITY OF TUKWILA COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT REPORT Submitted by: Equitable Development LLC W. Tali Hairston, PhD Principal Owner Assistance provided by Stephanie Noren Submitted to: City of Tukwila — Teen and Senior Center Project Leads Rachel Bianchi and Nate Robertson Equitable Development LLC 1 2021-2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT LLC Summary Findings .3 Introduction 4 Assessment Scope and Purpose 5 Community Assessment Findings .6 Recommendations .9 Conclusion 9 Community Assessment Report 2 SUMMARY FINDINGS EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT LLC THIS REVIEW SUMMARIZES THE MOST SUBSTANTIVE FINDINGS OF THE ASSESSMENT. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a community -centered approach that involves the ideas, challenges, opportunities, and the lived experiences of community members and stakeholders. This community assessment reveals and highlights important findings in the development of the Teen and Senior Center Project Team report. The scope of this analysis details descriptively the services that typically fall within the core capacity of the city of Tukwila and provides an assessment of the ways the core capacity may be impacted. In this analysis the contractors describe the critical questions and data used to form the analysis and the specific assessment findings. Additionally, this report was designed as an addendum to the Teen and Senior Center Project Team report. It is the contractor's hope it will serve the city of Tukwila, its citizens and representatives for a successful teen and senior center. A Summary of the Key Findings Community-based participatory data demonstrated the community believes there is a growing need to increase services to teens and seniors. There is also awareness that the current facilities, mainly the Tukwila Community Center, is a beautiful facility that is difficult to access for teens and seniors of Tukwila. 1. Teens and seniors who are marginally engaged in the educational or retirement systems may experience a lack of services and programs that address their lived experiences. 2. Tukwila residence frequently mentioned the relationship with the Tukwila School District as one that could be expanded with the building of the teen and senior center. 3. It is likely the city will be able to efficiently operate the teen and senior center in ways that reflect its diversity. 4. Through the community-based participatory process, the city's ability to partner and network with the non-profit community is viewed as a strength and something the community values as well. 5. (Recommendation) The findings indicate that a more centrally located site for the center allows the city to more feasibly support programs and services for teens and seniors. This is largely because a centrally located facility allows the gaps raised in the analysis to less negatively impact teens and seniors. In this way the teen and senior center may also serve as a community hub and connector to other community services, extending beyond the services and programs operating out of the center. Community Assessment Report 3 5 INTRODUCTION EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT LLC AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PURPOSE AND METHODS. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a community -centered approach that involves the ideas, challenges, opportunities, and the lived experiences of community members and stakeholders. Using methods of community-based participatory research, the contractors were able to use the data provided in the teen and senior center community engagement process to inform the analysis. In this way the community assessment emphasizes the important role community plays in identifying key opportunities for the teen and senior center facility. Therefore, the rich data collected in the community engagement process also informed an effective analysis of the city of Tukwila teen and senior services. The analysis dovetails with the historic data provided by the city of Tukwila staff. Historic data acts as an overlay in this analysis. Meaning, we sought to analyze the historic data in order to 1) identify the overlaps with the community engagement data, and 2) interpret a set of findings relevant to the primary assessment questions. Such an approach supports community empowerment, advances the ability to make policy decisions responsive to community data, and promotes new ways of addressing systemic inequities for Tukwila's most vulnerable citizens. This community assessment reveals and emphasizes important findings in the development of the Teen and Senior Center Project Team report. The community-based participatory engagement data included key stakeholder data, focus groups, and multiple opportunities for the community to evaluate participatory data. Further analysis for the assessment process only required review of public documents and a visual mapping process. Tukwila is one of the most diverse cities in King County. In language, ethnicity, and race Tukwila's diversity is an important factor in scanning the gaps in services and programs to teens and seniors. According to census data (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/tukwilacitywashington), Tukwila is also slightly younger with 23% of its population below the age of 17. The percentage of owner to renter occupied residences reveals Tukwila is significantly different than the King County average with 62% renter occupied. Combined with a young adult population having less education than the county average, Tukwila's social services will continue to address these realities. In this analysis the contractors describe the critical questions and data used to form the analysis and the specific assessment findings. Additionally, this report was designed as an addendum to the Teen and Senior Center Project Team report. It is the contractor's hope it will serve the city of Tukwila, its citizens, and representatives for a successful teen and senior Center. Community Assessment Report 4 ASSESSMENT SCOPE AND PURPOSE EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT LLC A SUMMARY OF THE OUTCOMES The scope of this analysis details descriptively the services that typically fall within the core capacity of the city of Tukwila and provides an assessment of the ways the core capacity may be impacted. To achieve this, the analysis required an understanding of the relationship between 1) the current services provided by the city of Tukwila to its emerging teens and seniors, and 2) the desired services shared during the community engagement process. Additionally, a quick view of the overall services and programs being delivered to teens and seniors was examined. Though beyond the scope of this assessment, a review of the overall services and programs assisted the development of key assessment outcomes. In meeting with project team representatives and city staff, we were able to design a set of outcomes to define the scope of the assessment with those parameters and expectations. KEY OUTCOMES 1. Conduct an analysis of the services and programs directly or indirectly supported by the city of Tukwila for teens and seniors. What is the city of Tukwila's core capacity for teens and seniors? More specifically, scan the city's central or primary service and program areas. Tukwila funds the delivery of many services and programs. Analyze these services and programs as an indicator of the city's future core capacity needs. 2. Describe how the supported services and programs compare to the community- based participatory research data. This outcome is designed to connect the shared struggles, challenges, and opportunities raised in the community-based participatory engagement process, to the core services and programs of the city of Tukwila. What are the overlapping activities in what the city directs towards teens and seniors and the community-based participatory findings? 3. Identify any significant community-based gaps for the Teen and Senior Center. By scanning community -data, a broader view of the data emerged. Emerging issues and trends reveal possible partnerships, collaborations, and strategic interventions. Communities often provide feedback that speaks to places where folks are falling in- between the services and programs. The goal of this outcome is to see if the community- based participatory data identified any gaps in services to teens and seniors. 4. Provide advice and guidance on the feasibility of addressing possible gaps in services. Include additional information to assist in decision-making regarding center programming, facility design, and location. Community Assessment Report 5 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT FINDINGS EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT LLC CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPPORTED BY THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR TEENS AND SENIORS. Community-based participatory data demonstrated the community believes there is a growing need to increase services to teens and seniors. There is also awareness that the current facilities, mainly the Tukwila Community Center, is a beautiful facility that is difficult to access for teens and seniors of Tukwila. The Tukwila School District was often represented as a good partner for meeting the needs of teens. For seniors, two distinct populations were identified: those capable of affording the available housing and with access to transportation, and those without. Teens and seniors who are marginally engaged in the educational or retirement systems may experience a lack of services and programs that address their lived experiences. These services may include ambulatory care and other transportation services, affordable childcare and accessible early learning centers for teen mothers, teen transition programming in financial literacy and career -development, and drop-in health clinics. Additionally, data suggests Tukwila experiences multiple social service needs of those primarily between the ages of 21 and 55 years old. For example, community-based participatory data shows the city continues to address housing instability, food insecurity, employment services, and affordable health insurance options. There is evidence to suggest this is where the city's core capacity is most robust. Noting the history of Tukwila, as a working-class city with recent rapid diversity over last twenty years, it is expected to locate gaps in services. A scan of Tukwila's primary, central, or core services and programs for teens and seniors indicates there may be a need to strategically address the role and core capacity of the city depending on the site location. In the analysis it was found that a site location and the city's core capacity for addressing the opportunities and challenges for its teens and seniors is highly correlated. Another way of saying this is, the site chosen must enable the city to adequately serve teens and seniors by building on the city's core capacity. Without this alignment it is likely that teens and seniors who marginally engage the current educational and retirement systems will continue to lack connection to the services and programs they need. Community Assessment Report 6 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT FINDINGS EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT LLC DESCRIBE HOW THE SUPPORTED SERVICES AND PROGRAMS COMPARE TO THE COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH DATA. A comparison of the participatory data with the city's supported services and programs for teens and seniors revealed important overlaps to consider. Each overlap makes up the city's core competencies. In other words, the core competencies describe the city's most likely and efficient focus areas for teen and senior services and programs. Most likely and efficient focus areas can also be understood as a measure of feasibility. Feasibility measures include schedule reliability, cultural compatibility, and operational feasibility. Each of the narratives below are instances where all three measures were found to be more than likely and efficient. • Tukwila residence frequently mentioned the relationship with the Tukwila School District as one that could be expanded with the building of the teen and senior center. The high participation of teens in the community listening and feedback sessions shows there is shared value and willingness to further this relationship. Familiarity with the needs of teens after school hours was affirmed by the teens. It is obvious teens have a level of trust in the current school district relationship through Teens for Tukwila, for example. There appears to be an openness and willingness to advance teen programming and services with the partnership of the school district. • Participatory data frequently mentioned ways to build upon the city's diversity. Listening sessions and focus groups also represented the city's diversity. It is likely the city will be able to efficiently operate the teen and senior center in ways that reflect its diversity. The perspective of diversity was positive and affirming. Consistent references to the growing school district data suggests Tukwila's diversity is economic, intergenerational, ethnic, and religious. Meaning, Tukwila's diversity is somewhat embedded in its social and cultural identity. As such, Tukwila residence will likely find the teen and senior center reflects its social and cultural identity. • Through the community-based participatory process, the city's ability to partner and network with the non-profit community is viewed as a strength and something the community values as well. The city demonstrated a history and capacity to maintain relationships with a variety of service delivery providers. Additionally, there appeared to be a willingness to rely on and work with the city on community issues and concerns. This is an asset to be leveraged by all parties for the success of the teen and senior center. A cooperative and collective approach bodes well for program planning, scheduling, and operating the center. Community Assessment Report 7 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT FINDINGS EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT LLC IDENTIFY ANY SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY-BASED GAPS FOR THE TEEN AND SENIOR CENTER. The intended purpose of a community assessment includes locating significant gaps in a community or community-based project. It should be said that every community has gaps for various reasons. Some of those reasons are intermittent. Meaning, the gaps exists for a shorter period of time and resolves rather simply, mostly through rerouting services or a change in process. Significant gaps require more effort and often exist at a systems level. Significant gaps often require re-training staff, hiring new staff, acquiring consultant services, and other possible time sensitive processes. The narrative that follows describe significant activities to address the gap in services at the systems level. Intermittent gaps are not the central focus of this assessment. • Respondents and stakeholders consistently mentioned accessibility for teens and seniors in discussing a site selection. Many issues can make accessibility a problem for teens and seniors. This scan was unable to determine the source of accessibility issues. But what is evident is a centrally located facility can support resolving accessibility and related challenges. • The data revealed some inconsistencies regarding the challenges and opportunities to serve teens after graduation. For teens who do not go into further schooling, it is unclear how the center might provide for that transitional period between high school and adulthood. Additionally, the analysis evaluated King County funding sources for post- high school teens transitioning into adulthood. Several non -profits report to serve teens in Tukwila with leadership, employment, and financial literacy mentorship and training. • There appears a trend in the community feedback and stakeholder data that is also consistent with other south county cities. A growing population of refugee and immigrant communities continue to organize and advocate for increase in support services. The community assessment engaged this trend hoping to evaluate Tukwila's capacity for intergenerational families and communities. How the teen and senior center programs for intergenerational cultures is an open question. • Evaluating health related data for teens and seniors revealed a growing gap in low-cost health services for pregnant teens and young adults, and seniors unable to afford retirement services and housing. This also includes teens experiencing mental health crisis. For teens who drop-out of school or graduate lacking employment opportunities, in particular those for whom English is not their first language; easily accessible and affordable health services may feasibly operate out of the teen and senior center. Community Assessment Report 8 L7 EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT LLC RECOMMENDATION PROVIDE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ADDRESSING POSSIBLE GAPS IN SERVICES. The findings indicate that a more centrally located site for the center allows the city to more feasibly support programs and services for teens and seniors. This is largely because a centrally located facility allows the gaps raised in the analysis to less negatively impact teens and seniors. In this way the teen and senior center may also serve as a community hub and connector to other community services, extending beyond the services and programs operating out of the center. Such efforts may require the city to provide a navigation team responsible for directing teens and seniors to the city's organizational partners and facility programs and services. A non-profit contracted to provide navigational services is an option instead of hiring city employees. A teen and senior center conceptualized as a hub of community activity may also allow the city to schedule, operate, and create a culture as diverse as Tukwila. To harness the beauty of Tukwila's diversity is more likely in a hub and spoke model. Meaning, the teen and senior center not only brings people together, but the assessment found that it can connect participants to other programs and services. Again, this recommended model assumes the city continues to value local partnerships and collaborations, a clear strength of Tukwila. The many different social sectors that are most likely a need for teens and seniors into the future (affordable access to healthcare, mental wellness, early childcare, employment services, post -secondary education), spans many institutional systems and delivery networks. This does inform the kind of staffing model the city may pursue as well. Further analysis is needed once a location is selected and the final building plans permitted. CONCLUSION In conclusion, by employing community-based participatory feedback, the contractors were able to identify opportunities and gaps in selecting a site for the teen and senior center. The community engagement process directly and uniquely informed this analysis. In this way the community assessment emphasized the important role community has played in identifying key opportunities and also informed the recommendations for the teen and senior center facility. The purpose and central focus of the community assessment does not go so far as to recommend a particular site. Instead, it provides a supportive analysis and descriptive framework for decision makers by further leveraging the work of community stakeholders who invested their time, insight, and support to the community engagement process. Community Assessment Report 9 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 102 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER APPENDIX G- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES APPENDIX G - Community Engagement Notes The following pages have meeting notes from the online and in-person community engagement on siting followed by the additional community wide, virtual open house on programming including the Google Jamboard. Report 2- Appendix' 03 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER APPENDIX G- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES Site Open House Comments December 2021 I. ATTENDANCE A. Co -project Managers Nate Robinson & Rachel Bianchi led three virtual meetings over Microsoft Teams. B. Project Team members held in-person open house at the Sullivan Center using printed slides. C. Virtual meetings: 6 community members including 1 teen. In-person Open House: 29 community members many from SHAG across the street. II. COMMENTS A. Community Member 1: Bartells already has sidewalks and streetlights, seems safer. Has concerns about the outreach that has been done so far. Likes that size of Star Nursery though, and buying the Bartell site would probably be more expensive than adding sidewalks and streetlights around the Star Nursery site. However, parents could multitask with dropping of teens and going shopping or running errands, and Bartells is already commercially zoned. Tough choice. B. Community Member 2: Transportation is the biggest issue for the Star Nursery site — without regularly scheduled busses it will be no different that the Community Center. Bartells is appealing because many seniors live in nearby apartments — not just SHAG. And it feels safer because it's well lit with sidewalks. C. Community Member 3: Asked for private meeting with City leads. D. Community Member 4: Still processing, feels like more information is needed to understand implications of site selection on possible program. E. Community Member 5: Star Nursery seems really well positioned for this center — close to the high school and middle school. Star Nursery is preferred for its size and calmness, but it's really close because Bartells is a landmark that is easier to navigate to and easy to find. There is a lot around Bartells to do and access. F. Community Member 6: Star Nursery is preferred because its larger so there would be more options. Bartells seems small. Both are good options though. Star Nursery might be easier access for students, but harder for mass transit/others. Bartells is less than 100ft from her house, but close/accessible isn't everything — can have more programming at Star. G. Community Member 7: South Seattle Senior Center is the place to be. It's cozy, like home. Not every space is for utilization, and it doesn't feel like a hotel. Feels like a warm, comfortable hangout. Also all chairs MUST have arms for seniors to get out of them. H. Community Member 8: SHAG seniors "walk to Star Nursery all the time," and we have the SHAGmobile. But it might be more difficult for those on the other side of TIB. Also, Bartells might be hard to get to from SHAG because it's a big street crossing and it's too close for the SHAGmobile. I. Community Member 9: Has concerns about teens crossing TIB after school to get to Bartells — the traffic is fast and women/girls are harassed in that area. It'd be so safe for them to just go a couple blocks north through the neighborhood. J. Community Member 10: Wondered about the new plan for the TIB neighborhood and how the Boulevard will layout with the new zoning. K. Community Member 11: Somali immigrant who works as a liaison between City and Somali population. Would love to be involved in helping translate workshops for Tukwila residents. Likes Star Nursery because it keeps kids more safe by keeping them away from the commercial center. L. Sullivan Center in-person Open House Boards: 1O4rt2-Appendix 118 90 1,xipuaddy • Which of the two sites is your favorite? 1 APPENDIX G- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES U]IN]D UOIN3S'2 N331 VIIMHll OZ I xipuaddy -Z1-190 I, What do you think? Star Nursery or Bartell Pad? 4410 • Why did you choose one site over the other? APPENDIX G- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES 2131N3) 21OIN]S'8 N331 VlIMNfll LQ vipu@ddv -z Jodj . .1f1,2,-4,623 or w-c..„qf What do you think? Star Nursery or Bartell Pad? • What other information would you like to share on where to site the Teen & Senior Center? MOP eie APPENDIX G- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES U]IN]D UOIN3S 2 N331 viumni TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER APPENDIX G- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES Program Open House Comments 18 January 2022 I. ATTENDANCE A. Co -project Managers Nate Robinson & Rachel Bianchi led virtual meeting over Microsoft Teams and using Google Jamboard for comments. B. 26 people total, including Project Team. II. COMMENTS A. 16 people in the Google Jamboard — see attached for comments. B. Additional comments/discussion: 1. Tukwila Pool wants to be involved throughout process. Looking forward to it. 2. Appreciate flexible spaces great for community partners. Pool — CPR or lifeguarding classes, coordinating with teens/seniors. III. COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS A. Community Member 1: Lots of opportunities to serve our community — key thing is to ensure everyone is served. B. Community Member 2: Contractor tracking on this project and the project engagement; impressed with the project website and videos. Love the community engagement — is very intentional and the real deal. C. Community Member 3: Too much to carefully consider and comment on brief presentation on a small screen. D. Community Member 4: Excited that the teens/seniors are a focal point here. Librarian at Tukwila library — love the intergenerational opportunities. E. Community Member 5: All the community outreach has been such a great depth with great feedback from the community. Will be nice to see that incorporated into the project from users to flexible spaces. Excited to see where it's going from here. F. Community Member 6: Second that we're not just checking off boxes about engagement. See the student voices and community come through. Will be a space people want to use because their voices are being heard. G. Community Member 7: Teen Librarian — teens have lots of energy. Tried to give the 60-100 teens coming through Tukwila Library. Some get mad at them at the library. Glad that the community needs are included and that there is a new place to partner with for teens. H. Community Member 8: Worked with community on fire station project. Really great to see the interaction with the community on this project that will be great for the community. I. Community Member 9: Think it's going to be really good. Teens and seniors will benefit from each other. Lives across the street from one of the potential sites so she'd want to be very involved with design and operation times. Some concerns, but it overall it'll be very beneficial for everyone. J. Mayor Ekberg: Appreciates the group of folks on this call and the honesty/fulfillment coming through with regards to a teen and senior center. IV. SESSION JAM BOARDS 1 O rt 2- Appendix 122 activities resonate, though what is already in the community and accessible needs to be q investigated before finalizing (eg - laundry next to a laundromat biz, Sullivan Center has a kitchen and large space - is that available tet the Ii 60 1,xipuaddy Yes. I love all the different ideas and the diversity it offers. I appreciate all the thought that went into the designs. ie Tukwila Pool is arrently the only en and senior rvice provider in the ea and are very cited in sharing of eas and spaces to •ovide our residents ie best and most ficient delivery of prvices. Do these spaces resonate with you? Why or why not? Yes, I appreciate the depth of community engagement. Very impressive! What you have learned resonates with my own perceptions and experiences. lb. Spaces that facilitate this is very important to our District. The spaces make sense. I'm wondering about which of the needs are being met in other spaces and which of these spaces would be unique to the TTSC. As a Tukwila Pool Commissioner, I am very interested in maintaining a collaborative relationship with the City during this process. The Tukwila Pool is currently the only teen and senior service provider in I didn't see office space lb. the area and are very excited in sharing of ideas and spaces to provide our residents the best and most efficient delivery of services, Spaces that facilitate this is very important to our District. Ftnink the services are very comprehensive but worry that there is too much for the space available. I think some of these services are more available at the school. if there are too many services in small areas can they be (Irina nrnnarly I APPENDIX G- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES U]IN]D UOIN3S'2 N331 VIIMHll bZ I xipuaddd -Z ] 0t1 Options how spaces will be used and offered. I also like the open space concepts for example: Gardening and rec activities. Flexible space, outdoor space, coming together around food, space for service providers, Lots of great ideas1 What do you like about what have seen? low Flexible spaces to best utilize spaces will be important for future development and adaptivity. Community space. Community meeting space so organizations have places to meet. Intentionality around the outdoor space around the TTSC and how to best use it for recreation, learning, relaxation, and gardening What I am excited most about is simply a multi -use space for both teens and adults. Nothing fancy Separate spaces for teens to be with teens, and collaborative spaces for intergenerational learning and playing Eating + Cooking The potential for more after school programs APPENDIX G- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES H31N33 21OIN3S'2 N331 VIIMNll L.xipuaddy -Z 1.aodab Ensuring there are gender specific programming: Women only. This was offered for women swimming at the Tukwila Pool a while ago. Question - will it be multiple stories? Is there anything (glaring) that is missing? Senior lunches has been a common bringing together - providing that regular service is missing. Arts & crafts, specifically, though I think they may fit in the Makerspace and some of the multi-purpose areas. Access and parking. Not all seniors will be in walking distance. What about security? I fear that outsiders come and hang around and there could be shop lifting and we could lose Bartell's and Walgreens Easy access and parking. Concern about bringing all this traffic to a residential neighborhood if the nursery site is chosen. Just want to note proximity to transi is crucial. We currently have a n amazing community 4 center that is not easily accessible to 4 a large number of Tukwila residents. i APPENDIX G- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES 2131N33 21OIN3S2 N331 VIIMNll 9Z I xipuaddd -Z 1atitd If you had to take away two spaces, which two spaces would you take away and why? I like everything. thank youl Take a{ way spaces that are already being met somewhere else. Funding will dictate how many wants are possible, but priority should be given to dedicated spaces and community flexible spaces first- others fit in as funding/space would allow Study area and tech help --don't we have that at the old library and at the school Some of the outdoor space, depending on final site for the building (ie, if it's near the park, factor in activities that can be held at the park, to maximize space/resources) In the new nearby HealthPoint facility there will likely be space for social service agencies. We hope to coordinate services to be sure we are complementary and aligned. APPENDIX G- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NOTES 2131N3) 21OIN]S'8 N331 VlIMNfll PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 113 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 114 Finish J TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER APPENDIX H- SITE SURVEY APPENDIX H - Site Survey Tukwila Teen & Senior Center Site Selection Survey The City is exploring the development of this project, and we're looking for the community's input on where to locate this facility. Tell us about your site choice and any other thoughts you might have. 1. Which of the two sites is your favorite? Former Star Nursery site Partial Bartell pad 2. Why did you choose one site over the other? 3. What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? Back Powered by SurveyHero.com I Report abuse Report 2- Appendix' *5 The S 144th St area is a major activity center. Keep growing the activity center for transit and managing traffic.lt is easier for citizens to focus on one area in- stead of isolating new facilities over on 42nd Ave S TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- BARTELL SITE Survey Results - Bartell Site Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? 1 It's closer to the recent redevelopment of the S 144th St area including closer to the Shag complex. Also, its closer to the two main bus routes serving the area. Plus it puts in a business activity area, businesses that teens and seniors use. The other location is. a longer walk for seniors traveling by bus and in would increase automobile traffic in a partially single family housing area 2 3 4 I don't think it would be especially responsible of the planners to CHOOSE to place a teen/senior center di- rectly across the street from a DOC prison -release loca- tion, which houses a variable number of level II and III sex offenders (70% of sex offenders are level I, and are NOT shown). PLEASE look up the King County Sheriff's website. The DOC house at 4220 S. 139th Street, 98168 currently houses 4 sex offenders. I thought there was a law that specified that sex offenders are NOT supposed to reside within 1,000 feet of centers for children (e.g. schools, etc.). It seems that teens are often targets for sex offenders. Located in a more public area. Safer cross roads to get to the location. Bartells is more convienient to high school "teen"kids. More access. 5 I believe easier access via public transportation 46rt 2- Appendix 130 I'm glad you're building a second community center with a a more central geographical location. The cur- rent Tukwila Community Center is nice, but it's all the way down in Allentown. Why can't the center be placed on the park across the street from Bartells ? There is plenty of room.. it could be smaller if only for the sr's. And could actually have some parking available there or near Bartells if smaller. And why can't the teen center be placed at the little round so called Tukwila Village community center.... Or the sr's be here? Or the daycare be here? Teen and senior center combo is a fantastic idea for this community. I'm very excited about it. Why did you choose one site over the other? TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- BARTELL SITE What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? Many reasons. 1. Transit availability both north/south as well as east/west stop at the Bartell site. None is available adjacent to the star site. 2. Closer walking dis- tance to shag and other senior housing. 3. Trips to the Pharmacy or grocery's and library (due to no parking at library) can be combined with a visit to the senior center. 4. Gets kids away from school buildings into a changed environment. (Although not far.) 5. Cascade view park is right there for outdoor space that can be reimangined to fit teen needs as well as seniors. 6. Easy drop/pickup point for Hyde Shuttle or School/Tour buses. 7. Teens have tended to hang out there more since cascade view part was created. especially during summer months. 8. Eliminates a law enforcement trou- ble spot especially in summer months at night. (Drugs, Alcohol,Gangs) 9. Close by for all the teens living near by in apartments and there are a lot living within a couple blocks. Compared to the star property it's a no brainer. The bartell site is extremely user friendly. Better access for folks of all ages: there is a steep slope on the former nursery land, making it less accommo- dating for many people. Public transit is important, too, for users/clients and staff members. The proximity of the Bartel's area to TIB is therefore the best of two sites. Currently an eye sore The Bartell site is better located to serve both seniors and teens. It is a level site across from the many se- niors living in Tukwila Village and just a couple of blocks from FHS. It is a very visible location and served by two bus routes. The nursery site is in a residential neigh- borhood. A senior -teen center is better located where it doesn't impact homes. The nursery site is downhill from Tukwila Village. i think is more easy for people because the other one chops down trees and we need trees I'm a Tukwila senior and I don't use the senior center much because I don't feel valued by the city parks and rec folks. So like other Tukwila seniors we go to SeaTac for lunches and events. Does this mean that a more robust effort is going to be undertaken to provide help for senior taxpayers? And provide more meaningful services for us as well as teens? Beautify the space with native plants & shades - de - pave. idk nothing Report 2- Appendix' *7 none TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- BARTELL SITE 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? Cus this site is a lot closer to things and would be more easy to walk to and get to cus its right in the middle on everything it just seem easy to access and some people know where it is. I choose this site over the other site because I live re- ally close by it. Because it's a big palace for blud something. cuz is more to the school More accessible since its near the schools. i dont know thise sites so i chose one Because it is near a store where supplies can be easily acsessed I picked Partial Bartell pad because it's closer to where I live. because its a place where me and my parents have been many times so if i wanted to go it would make it really easiar for me and my parents going into a place where i can go easily and come back the same, also i fee like many people know the partial bartell pad more then they know the former star nursery site. It is more conveniently located I prefer this site over the former Star Nursery site since this appears to be the epicenter of the major Tukwila Development is occurring in this area and it is adjacent to the community park. The former Star Nursery site is in the middle of residential area where Neighbors are unlikely to change in the near future. Locating the center adjacent to this area could create more effective changes in the city. Partial Bartell pad is far superior because of proxim- ity to new senior assisted living & housing, it's an easy walk from Foster High School, has park across the street and no trees would be removed. nothing. There is nothing that I would like to tell you more about the teen and senior center. NO nothing thank you but how is this community Cen- ter gonna help us are the student. Idk Nothing else its a good spot thers a lot of space for of lot of us to play N/A Nothing else really. having counselor is a great idea but maybe you guys can try to also encourage teens to talk to teens be- cause sometimes adults just don't get what kids are going through and may make them feel like there is no problem and that nobody understands them. Tukwila is generally a fairly dark city. I would like to see these public areas lit up well at night to deter criminal activity. I have noted that this area has been the site to several shootings in the past year. I appreciate all the new development for continuous improvement of the city, and providing new services. My family will use it much more if it's located at partial Bartell pad. 1 48rt 2- Appendix 132 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- BARTELL SITE Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? The location has multiple advantages as it is: located near SHAG housing and the high school, sits along multiple bus station routes, and is across from a public park. This location would also increase foot traffic to local business and reclaim unused parking for community needs. While the other site is much lager and in a 'quieter' section of the city, it does not hold the same advan- tages as the Bartell pad does. It's close to me Senior Center and Library are already in that area, would help complete the renewal of that area. Also it would help support the local businesses. The Star Nursery site is right next to residential houses, could affect their property values. I don't know what will become of that site, but hoping there will be some way to save some of the trees on the land. The Star Nursery site is in a neighborhood; the partial Bartell pad is a much more ideal spot for a Teen and Senior Center. It would help clean up the area near Highway 99, like the library and Senior Living Facility have done. It's clearly the superior location. Bartell pad is adjacent to a park, has easy access to shopping so seniors taking public transit can get more done, it is closer to the library, closer to transit lines, and is currently pavement whereas the nursery is green space. I'd rather see a building go up on an area that's already covered in concrete rather than cover a new area in concrete. I also think locating the center in that shop- ping complex makes it more centrally located and has the potential to draw a more positive focus directly to that area. ...aaaaand I think the former Star nursery would make a really great small neighborhood park someday....just planting the seed ;) The location is centralized with easy access to transpor- tation, library and commercial businesses. Easy access to site from existing public transit, close to outdoor park already Report 2- Appendix' *9 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- BARTELL SITE 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? It's close the to the action, close to TIB. And it could use some improvement. 1- Tear up asphalt, not plants 2 - Convenience to library, shopping ( esp. pharmacy) & schools 3 - Access to transit 4 - Parking The site is situated in a better location (i.e., in the ac- tive TIB neighborhood vs in a low density residential area) where activity and density will be more easily accommodated. The TIB area is an active accessible area in need of various land use "draws" and this kind of facility would be great to enhance area activity. Bartell is more in the center of population and has good transportation connections. Why not Tukwila Vil- lage? The Bartell site is more convenient. It would be nice to have a senior center as close as possible to the new SHAG senior apartments. For the kids, since they're in school every day anyhow, having a location that's closer to Foster High School is easiest for them. More convenient for both seniors and teens! It is closer to the SAARs marketplace and all the other stores, where children/teens/seniors can go to if any- thing. Parents can run errands while their kids are at the Teen center. The center is also really close to the playground, library. Yet, with the former star nursery site, that place is more closer to the homes and trailers of many people. To not disturb their peace, I think the partial Bartell pad would be much better. More centralized to both seniors and teens! There's better parking As mentioned it would be wonderful for it to serve multiple purposes- proximity to TIB, where many folks live, and to also revitalize an unattractive, underdevel- oped area. Thanks! That is it... Thanks for asking. Neighbors were notified late in the process. Vague plans for what will actually go in a teen/senior center. Difficult to comment on such a murky plan. It seems unusual that you have combined a Teen/Se- nior Center. Normally, it seems like you see one or the other, as the interests of these two groups tend to be divergent. I also think the Partial Bartell pad should be facing the playground. Or be located facing away from the park- ing lot. I think it should have a warm nice welcoming entrance. and I also personally think the city has yet to work together to build a homeless center or care cen- ter for our houseless neighbors living on the streets. 1 2Ort 2- Appendix 134 The Bartell's pad is directly on multiple bus lines and embedded at a location that adjacent grocery store, pharmacies, and laundry mat. The immediately adja- cent services would make that location more beneficial for the intended uses. The Bartell's pad is also an existing commercial loca- tion, meaning the neighborhood is structured in a way that allows for a common influx of foot and vehicle traffic, that does not pose a raised level of noise for the surrounding residents. 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- BARTELL SITE Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? More visible, near bus line, criminal activity happens in that area and it would be nice to have that space filled with a building promoting positive activities, next to a park so they may feel like an extension of each other (park & rec center). There's already infrastructure there plus a parking lot and it feels like a more central location for the corn- munity Easier access for both teens and seniors; close to other activities and the Cascade Park which can act as a natu- ral extension of the center. Start nursery is in a residual neighborhood and could have negative effects; whereas the commercial neigh- bors will be better prepared to handle. Closer to SHAG and most apartments. I think that it will be a more visible site and more as- sessable. the Star Nursery would be more aesthetically pleasing, but I think the Bartell lot would be accessible to more people. Closer to my the park and neighborhood my neighborhood does not need more traffic! visibility and ease of access This might promote more safety in that area. The for- mer Star Nursery is in a residential area and may not be conducive to the potential traffic. I'm so happy to hear that there will finally be a space for activities for teens and seniors in a place that is walkable to the schools and senior living and is actually near transit! Glad you are doing it! Each location will have a base cost and project comple- tion time associated. The Bartell pad site already has cleared and level land, existing city lighting, onsite and adjacent parking, and other existing infrastructure, that could help keep the project cost down. Since it is located in a commercial area, some construction could continue beyond residential hours, if needed for the timeline. people can walk there or bus there Incorporate new landscaping with outdoor seating and a walking path around the building - fully utilize the space both inside and out. The Bartells site is better situated for traffic. Hopefully TPD presence is part of the plan. Report 2- Appendix' 21 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- BARTELL SITE 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? Wasn't Star Nursery purchased with Bond Money to replace the 3rd fire station? There are well established crosswalks and lights on TIB to get to the site safely The Bartell pad site is less residential, and very easy to get to by public transit. It also has better parking op- tions. Proximity to neighboring housing with lots of young people. Other commercial sites nearby. Parking, lighting, along the IB pathway. Mas accessible This one seems easier to get to no se Because its close to my home Slightly further away from residential areas. Why is the city proposing property purchased with bond money to build a fire station to now build a teen senior center. How is that legal? Obviously, there is no longer a plan to build a fire station. How can they use the star nursery property for something else when we voted to build a fire station? That is the real question! And where is the bond money to build that fire sta- tion??? how can they build these two buildings when the can't build the fire station we voted for and our currently paying for?? This city administration is the Worst in Tukwila History! I think the Bartell pad is also nice since there is a city park across the street! St Thomas church is situated between the high school and the nursery. Concerned about foot traffic Por favor contraten personal de la comunidad. Gra- cias! It would take long but it helps the coummity nada No thank Combining those two venues is a terrible idea. Please tell me who proposed that idea so I can vote against them in the next election. What were you thinking??? Leave the seniors at the Community center and give the Teens their own SU- PERVISED center. I am a senior and I am Quiet, go home early, and don't cause any trouble for anyone. Teens always has some in their groups that are loud, stay our late so they can do things they know their parents would not approve once they are out of sight. 22rt 2- Appendix 136 Why did you choose one site over the other? TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- BARTELL SITE What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? Because this site is already paved over, and it's impor- tant to preserve what little open space is left in this wonderful city. It is close to public transportation, library senior center and immigrant and refugees lives in the area. proximity to populations with must need - newly ar- rived immigrants and non-native english speakers will find more support in this well -situated location than the other It's close to Tukwila Village which is a Shag community that houses a lot of seniors and it makes sense to have it close to all of those seniors so they have easy access to the facility Proximity to critical population group that needs this establishment the most, such as newly arrived im- migrants and refugees. It's also a well acquainted site with abundance of public access. It's also adjacent to the Cascade View Park, which has seen many unsafe transient activities and by having this establishment there, it will change the environment to become a safer place for vulnerable populations who utilizes that park and that area. Having the Teen & Senior center there will also attract more customers to the local businesses in the area. I choose the bartell parking pad because it would not involve destroying green space that is becoming harder to keep. It's rarely used and it's a non permeable surface. It would be much less of an environmental impact. It would use a very useless space where the nursery would be a better park ;-) for kids birds and other wildlife:-) Nursery site is a relatively quiet neighborhood, Bartell site is closer to major bus lines and has multiple high traffic routes for access. Close to the middle/high school would be great for a teen center, so many teens in this area already. Close to bus lines for teens and seniors. Plus with the new senior living so close by it seems like a great space for all needs Great for the neighborhood! This will be a great opportunity and program for the community. Thank you in advance! I would like to see this new center transform a place to create a safer and welcoming environment for the Tukwila community. The center must prioritize the needs of those who'll have the most barrier to access- ing this facility (Limited English speakers, newly arrived immigrants and refugees, among other marginalized groups). The new center should also be a transfor- mative place for those it serves and be a resource to change people's lives. It would closer to a high density housing making it easier to access Having it located near the library, food options and apartments seems like a more logical choice. I'm so excited to hear this is happening. Thank you! Close to senior housing and would be a wonderful ad- dition! Report 2- Appendix' 23 lose proximity to good grocery store, convenience ;tore, Library, good dining and fast food, farmer's mar- cet, drug stores... just about anything the family might seed to pick up. And there is an abundance of seniors yt the Tukwila Village SHAG. It is close enough to the High School to be great for after school activities. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- BARTELL SITE 74 75 76 77 78 Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? It is right by a large senior complex, SHAG Tukwila Vil- lage and the High School. Many bus routes run right by there for transportation. Also, many stores that Seniors shop at all around the Bartell Pad, including Grocery, Drug Stores and places to eat right there, not even a block away. 'Seniors can pick up prescriptions, grocery shop and grab a bite to eat right there, cut- ting down on their trips out. It just makes good sense. Over 200 Seniors live less than a block away and the High School is only a block away. I believe the Star Nursery site would not get as many Seniors or Teens coming to it in that area. Seniors can't walk to it and transportation is non-existent for Seniors or Teens. I see it as an enhancement of the park next door which is lovely but seems under utilized and could use an of- ficial city presence to keep it a safe and clean area for families. This site is a better fit for access as there are bus stops nearby and good sidewalks in the area. It is also close to the high school and library for the teens, and drugstores and shag housing as well as other apartments for the seniors. Additionally I live right by the star nursery site and I am not sure that the mysteri- ous teen and senior center is a good fit in our residen- tial area. It's in a more industrial area yet close to the school, the ShAG apartments , the Library etc. the Old Nursery site should be used as open space or something that will fit better in that part of our neigh- borhood Easier access than residential, spots for parking, well it, safer at the Bartell location. Seniors use the Bartell area everyday. Also, the Teens from High School walk up there at lunch time and after school for snacks and to meet their friends. It just makes the most sense to build it at the Bartell area because there are more people would benefit from it. This is more of a series of questions not answered by the presentation but.... What new services would a teen and senior center provide that are not already available in our Tukwila community center and library? Is it possible to provide these from an existing build- ing such as the nearby Sullivan center building by the library or at the Tukwila community center? What happened to the fire station and playground plan for the nursery lot? How secure is the funding for this proj- ect? Will it get started then abruptly cancelled like the proposed fire station or birth to kindergarten center in the past? The Bartells site just makes more sense. It is right off of International Blvd. and ties in with the Library Former Star Nursery has some blind spots while driv- ing. Bartell is wide open and safer. 24rt 2- Appendix 138 It's kind of close to the nearest apartment/ motel next to bartells Why did you choose one site over the other? TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- BARTELL SITE What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? The other is in neighborhood reach for residents but can be a disturbance because of the pattern of incom- ing and out going people. Barbell pad has stores to get goods, grocery store and a few restaurants so people visiting won't have to go far when visiting. It's also closer to the tukwila village for seniors. I wasn't aware the City had control of the former nursery. Perhaps the City should have allowed the sale of the former nursery. Single family homes are in high demand and would fit with the character of the exist- ing neighborhood. Because it is bear to the park and also near to our house It close to stores, park, senior homes, schools, and people. It a convenient place. This is such a half baked idea one has to wonder what sort of kickbacks Tukwila City Councilors are getting for proposing it? What is the purpose of a Senior -Teen Center? Is this just a fancy term for a homeless cen- ter? If teenagers in the area need space or services we already have the newly renovated gigantic Foster High School Campus. If single elderly people need services we already have the brand new Shag Tukwila Center. Seems Tukwila City Councilors are hellbent on forcing teens and seniors into unnatural friendships via cohabi- tation. For every budding Senior -Teen friendship I'm sure the brand new library will suffice. This is a weird idea. Report 2- Appendix' 25 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE Survey Results - Star Nursery Site Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? 1 Much nicer location and closer to my Dad. Bartell's seems to attract panhandler's. 2 not as close to pac hwy 3 It is a much better location when it comes to build- ing grading, permits, etc. I guarantee you will run into many more conflicts and competing interests with the Bartell pad like parking will be a huge problem. We already have that problem around SHAG. 4 Access to nature on site and ability to design a build- ing that integrates with surroundings.More land to work with. Better collaborative space. Opportunity to improve access in the area. No need to cross a busy street. No abutment to apart- ments. There are safety issues with the Bartell pad businesses. 5 More outdoor space for recreation, gardening, and it is closer to FHS. More area to work with Larger lot. More parking. 6 7 8 Better spatiality, better appearance, and better safety. 9 bartells area too busy not safe 10 It has trees. More flexibility on design layout. 11 There is something about locating on a site that held living plants that appeals for the roots and branches (metaphor for elders and youth) tha sounds right to me. I also like the quieter location. 12 City -owned so more flexibility for decision-making, large site and closest to schools. However, Bartell's site is also good be a center could bring more positive, active elements to that part of town. 26rt 2- Appendix 140 This is much needed and oh so long overdue, thanks for all your efforts around this project. Looking forward to using the space! the bigger the better Star Nursery location will more a part of the residential community. I hope to be able to become part of it and support intergenerational projects. Thank you for considering this joint center. The city owns the property and it has a larger footprint The Star site seems to be larger, and is located where its parking will be only for the center and not shared with retail customers. The Bartell site is also more crowded and will be part of a retail center, which seems to invite parking conflicts. Having the center in a residential area also seems more appealing, with easier access and with a non-commercial atmosphere, like the TCC. It only happens to be closer to Allentown where we live, which is only a personal reason deserv- ing no more influence than nearness for others living closer to the Bartell site. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Why did you choose one site over the other? TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? This location seems to make sense, close to Shag s as and the Tukwila Pool! Do like the possible location of building fire station on the original site at Star Nurs- ery and the Teen senior center on the fire station site across from Foster Larger lot size which would allow a bigger single story building, good for seniors. City already owns this property. bec it is big and the oter one is small I choose the Former Star Nursery site because the space is bigger. its closer to the schools Quick access for teen (easy access from the High School/Middle School). Plenty of room for senior parking. Crossing TIB to the Bartell's will be dangerous for teens and seniors. I'm kind of "late on the take", so my apologies for re- peating no doubt well-worn questions: How is the Teen and Senior Center serving different needs than the TCC? Why isn't the new building just considered an an- nex of the TCC? -- like "TCC West Annex". And if it does differ appreciably, what does this mean functionally? If it's for teens, does this imply it is a kind of library ex- tension with computers and study or meeting rooms? For seniors, will it have a different exercise studio with therapeutic equipment, or a suite of craft or gathering rooms? And how was it deemed congruous to have it serve cohorts of folks at far ends of the life spectrum in the same complex? Will it have a gym or an exercise yard? Kids need a place to play. Is there a large enough area for outside activities? How about a performance venue where kids and oldies can put on plays and hear presentations? It is an exciting project, in any case, and I look forward to its completion and value to our corn- munity. it is cloos near me and the oterh one is not Nothing ready to see what it is going to look like after it is built. no. Report 2- Appendix' �17 chose this because in my opinion I feel like there is iot that many community place area going on around :here and so its also easier for people living close by :here to check it out. I think its kinda easier for alot of )eople because they live like few blocks and we want :o help build up the community by not only locating somewhere there is a lot of community buildings ;o close to one another like the Tukwila library, but also looking at the area so lots of people have a good :hance. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? this is big idk Nothing else no idk Very close to the students and is not in a parking lot. It will be a great place for teen to spend their time there. because its a bigger space so that way many rooms can be in. because it is closer to a lot of people Because its not a busy place and it looks like it is enough land to built on no The space looks bigger. It's much larger, so there'd more space and it's also closer to the middle and high school aswell. its more space i feel like this site has more room to use. Well it looks more quiet then to put it near a road that's busy in my way of seeing it. because it looks big but although it would be kinda far for students here in showalter middle school i think if you put it in the parking lot it might make the parking lot overcrowded. I choose the Former Star Nusery Site because i think it will be a more open space and bigger. More room and at an accurate location It looks like it has more room because it looks bigger nothing nothing nothing i do not no Nothing. its not in a crowded area and its not in a parking lot choose former star nursery site its good0 Nothing else. well there is nothing else to say. n/a Nothing else :) it should have a turf field 28rt 2- Appendix 142 there is more space dont really now I just think it might be a bigger area than the other location A kitchen garden, and chicken coop would be a great multi generational opportunity. An dedicated art room, with an open drop in policy would be great concept. various artists in residence could have open house format , for all ages. Why did you choose one site over the other? TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? because former star nursery site is bigger than partial bartell pad because it closer to my home City owned land more expansion on property close to high school -walkable Nicer area. Size. The Star nursery site has much greater opportu- nities. A skatepark ? A garden ? A covered basketball court ? And room for possible growth, if the space wasn't completely utilized initially. Lower crime area It should be placed away from the international blvd as teens are going to attend. International has a large transient population that could do the opposite and bring kids into that lifestyle. The site should be at the Nursery. That is obvious because there is more room. We need space for park- ing also, including a lot of handicap parking. It is in a quieter area, not as much traffic. And maybe room for an outdoor barbeque area for both seniors and teens. A couple of rooms, one for seniors and one for teens too. If a second floor is in the plans please make sure there are bathrooms on both floors! nothing else i would like to say i already said why i liked it better than the other nothing nothing at all I am a person who has a hard time mak- ing decisions so I believe you'll listen to people who have more ideas and much more convincing opinions nothing either location is fine Sidewalks needed also crosswalk on 42nd easy flat entrance security/police patrolled extra outdoor lightening keep impact on neighbor to a minimum -noise -traffic control Thank you! Great idea Because of the new senior housing on the east side of the International Blvd., it would be easier and safer access for a lot of seniors, to go to the Nursery site. The teens would also have easier access to the nursery site too because of the high school being so close. The corner where the Bartell pad is, is way too small. There is much more gang and drug problems in that area. I am a senior and live close by and will not be in that area at night. I feel very uncomfortable there even during the day. Report 2- Appendix' 29 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? This area is large enough to include more natural and native elements which provides the opportunity for teens and seniors to enjoy our natural environment, yet still be close to international Blvd. Neighborhood setting, larger area I like that it is off the main street. I don't feel safe having it on International Blvd. where there is a lot of crime. You don't want people afraid to go to the center. A more private, dedicated space with less outside traf- fic and interfearance and possibly better parking. I can see pros and cons to Both but might be good to develop other areas beyond the "urban core" and plus there is more green space potential. could the huge bartell's parking lot still be turned into something else down the road? It's way too big and needs to be developed in my opinion with either apartments or otherwise. Vi no On tru'ang trung hoc pho thong hon I think the teen center should be near the schools to maximize utilization. The site is also larger. Develop- ment near Bartells is better suited for commercial de- velopment. There have also been a number of violent crimes in that area recently. Looks safer Mental health plays a big part in our everyday lives and the center being surrounded by a natural and native scenery would definitely contribute to a healthier and more relaxed life. I don't believe the Bartell location can provide this due to it's limited space and it being surrounded by vehicle passages. I think having it in more of a residential area is key to everyone feeling comfortable to go there. Less traffic in that area is also a plus. Seniors are often fearful of driv- ing and in the other location there are multiple busi- nesses that would be competing for parking. Stressful! Depending on plans for usage, are the different age groups compatible enough to get maximum use and value for the investment? Transit and being walkable to get there seems key, star nursery still seems accessible enough with great sig- nage, bike and car parking and welcome areas. Vi tri nen trong khuon vien gan tru'ang hoc va khu nha cao nien. Cac hoat dong cua trung tam nen yeu eau thanh vien lien quan den hoc sinh va cao nien de moi ngu'ai trao doi kinh nghiem song va ton trong Ian nhau Excellent idea. Can't wait. Why change it? I like where it is. But get the cameras working. 8Ort 2- Appendix 144 Because the former Star Nursery site would allow for outdoor space and activities and the Bartells pad would not. I feel that well thought out outdoor space for both the teens and the seniors is very important. The Bartells site feels so cold and uninviting and I don't see of any way to make it feel any different. Both the teens and the seniors need a space that was though - fully planned not just dumped into an available space in a parking lot. If I was using the space I would not feel that whoever planned it really cared. 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Why did you choose one site over the other? TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? Open space access and the City owns the property. It's larger, has more room to build, and it's in a quieter area, which is probably not an advantage as far as the neighbors are concerned. It's away from the congestion of the corners at 144th and International Blvd. On the other hand, it's farther to walk from a bus stop for seniors or teens who don't drive to be able to ac- cess easily and quickly. And the Bartell's site has a park across the street where family's could spend time while waiting for seniors or teens. Hmmm. Advantages and disadvantages to both. Only that I hope a lot of planning includes input from teens and seniors to find out what their vision would be if they were the ones building it. Artwork and staff should reflect the community. I'm glad to hear that it was important that no one be displaced in order to site this center. Not knowing where the other locations options are, I really don't have anything further to say about the location issue. I do, however, have something to say about the func- tion of the Center. Somehow I missed every one of the 65 meetings, and I apologize for that - it simply wasn't on my radar. If it hasn't already been requested or no- ticed, I would like to suggest 3 zones for the building - 1 where teens can be as active and as noisy as they want, 1 where the seniors can be as active and as quiet as they want, and one where both teens and seniors can interact and mix things up. I believe each age group has something valuable to contribute to the other. Parking,parking, parking. It can not be said enough. Why have a center in a spot with restricted access? Just like your library situation. Great building VERY poor parking availability. The bigger question is where is the money coming from? Are we not already far enough in debt with all our new buildings? More space. Set apart. Still center of community. Proximity to Foster HS and Cascade Middle School, larger property with more options and fixability. Away from busy International Blvd, and still close to senior lousing. t looks like it's bigger space This is such an important investment for our youth and seniors, thank you. I'd like to see that this facility have small indoor soccer and basketball hoops. Report 2- Appendixl31 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE 64 65 66 67 68 69 Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? I like the vibe of it being in a neighborhood rather than in a business center. I also like the fact that the city already owns the property and from a budget prospec- tive, that's a good idea. I like the fact that we have choices!!! I chose this site because of the location. I feel that it is in a safe walk -able area. And it is one of the largest sites. I also feel like the surrounding residents would embrace the teen/senior center. It is located away from International Blvd- a safer op- tion- and is closer to the schools and the pool while still, maintaining proximity to the senior housing- creat- ing more of a community and more cohesiveness. Ultimately it is up to the teens they will be frequenting the center. I want to make sure that they feel safe and enjoy where the teen center is located. It is important to have continuing dialogue with and include as planning partners other entities and stake- holders such as the school district, the pool district, the senior housing, and other service providers. Ensuring that all visions are thoughtfully taken into consideration and possibilities of collaboration explored will provide a more advantageous end result for our community members. For example, discussions are underway sur- rounding future plans for the 50 -year-old Tukwila Pool; would proximity to that site location and/or collabora- tion not be important considering the demographic being served: teens and seniors? Before watching the video my first choice was the Bartell's pad. I liked the idea of walking proximity to shopping and food. After watching the video my choice is the Star Nursery. 1. City owned property no need for additional funding for this component of the project, 2. Large property with mature vegetation and potential outdoor space, 3. A short distance from the highway rather than right next to the highway. 4. The hope that there would be adequate parking. 5. The closer the center is to the schools I think the higher likelihood of teens using the building. less congested, bigger site, closer to schools I think the biggest factors are the size of the property and that we already own the Star Nursery land. Bartell pad site in an area that's already too congested, less parking, smaller area Has more options and room for development. It is safer than the Bartell site. It is walking distance from the school and shag for most people. Consideration should be done during develop- ment to have seniors picked up and dropped off via the ACCESS system like they do at the Tukwila Community Center. 82rt 2- Appendix 146 There's too much activity/crime by Bartells. Because it is off of International Blvd. and a bit away from the crime that goes on in that area 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 Why did you choose one site over the other? TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? Vo matter how hard the city has tried and is still try - ng to clean up TIB, I do not think it is a place I would vant my child or my grandparent to be near for safety easons. rhe partial Bartell pad is a weird and sus area. One of the highlights of the Nursery site is that it is more walking distance friendly to the high school and middle school. That could be a great incentive for students to actually go to the center. rhe Bartell pad area is also not appealing in general. I feel like things would get VERY busy if it was placed there. The lot is already chaotic by itself right now. There is room and even GREEN space. There is parking space available. Close to high school. Seniors will either need to be shuttled or drive park. Star nursery is best. Closer for teens to walk. roo much crime by Bartells! Very very close to schools in quiet area with biggest and I'm more familiar with the Bartell site, and am a public transit used, but after seeing the rationale for the space and location of the nursery site, I think it's more appropriate for the use proposed based on potential need for expansion. I feel the Center is going to be used more for teens than seniors so I feel being close to the schools in a safer neighborhood would be great. I see this center as more of a neighborhood center. There needs to be expansive room. Be not like the king county library. Each new library site was barely bigger than the previous. The last time library parking got worse. Need green space to sooth people nerves Putting it closer to the high school would be way better What will sensors and teens find at this center? Will their be programs daily free of charge or at very very low cost? At this point, the Bartell site would be more convenient for me when I get to be old enough to use the senior center, but hoping that by then maybe Transit links will be better by then. I think seniors will feel more comfortable/safer than at the current TCC senior site than at both of the other locations. There is too much crime in those areas of Tukwila. As a senior myself, if the senior activities move from the current TCC to either of those locations, I will likely not go. Please seriously consider the Star Nursery site because it is accessible to all of the folks living in the areas around the grocery store, yet it is a little less visible to folks who might be migrating up and down the boule- vard. It is easily accessible to both the junior high and high school students without having to put them right up in the middle of everything that tends to go on in the Bartell's area. At the Star site, people would have to go there on purpose rather than having it so visible to all in the Bartell's parking lot. Report 2- Appendix' 33 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? Bigger site, less chance for teens to disrupt local busi- nesses. 124 bus is close It close to the main drag , but isn't a congested area ... Bartell's parking lot has a bunch of stuff always going on , semis & shady people .. we don't go there after dark unless we have to .. The footprint for the Star Nursery site looks a little big- ger. More space = More opportunities! Also, it's right across from Foster High School, prime location for a teen and senior center. It looks like the senior apart- ments would be about equidistant from both. Less traffic, and area will get more highlighted, is to lonely and dark the corner Because it is closeby be it closer buz i like it I chose this one because i live near the "Bartell Pad" although this may seem irrelevant to the building site, Whenever i go to look out the window ill see this building. And i personally don't like being around seniors, And in my opinion the foster one is closer to the schools (Showalter,Foster) on the other hand the Bartells one is closer to cascade view Elementary. The star nursery one is more "Isolated" in my opinion. because the bartell pad is way to close to my house and that feels like an invasion What is the plan for the present community center? I think close to the highschool and senior living from shag without crossing a busy street is a plus !! I'm very excited about it, as a Tukwila teacher and com- munity member. Great idea to have teenagers safe with friends doing activities together nothing no its nice That would be all. looks cool ig but i wish it would be done sooner instead of my senior year.... 34rt 2- Appendix 148 Why did you choose one site over the other? TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? I live near 137th and 42nd. The Star Nursery should be the site. Although 42nd has its speed issues, it is currently a calmer narrower street than TIB. The project could also bring more attention to completing sidewalk infrastruc- ture along 42nd—further improving the safety and traffic calming of the road for pedestrians. The Star Nursery heading north along 42nd towards Riverton Park would greatly benefit from sidewalks. If the CNU recommendations for TIB had been imple- mented in the zoning and traffic calming for TIB, I would have been okay with the Bartell site. But while TIB has progressed, it is still a long way from the vision of a recommended road -diet and walkable district. Parking lots still mostly line TIB. I would not ask the teens and seniors to cross both TIB and then through a car oriented parking lot to reach their services. That is a hazardous user experience. Both Foster and the SHAG are east of TIB and should have a center that is accessible without crossing multiple death traps. Bigger site, close to schools, city owns it. It has more options for open / green space. In addition it already has mature landscape and a driveway off of 139th. There is also fencing already around much of the property Roomier ;-) i.e. I don't see potential parking issues such as I SUSPECT will occur at the Partial Bartell pad. Because it's more deeply embedded in the neighbor- hood and accessible to a portion of the neighborhood low on services. I like it's proximity to the two high schools, and the fact that we can finally use this long neglected space for something positive. The space is large with potential for awesome outdoor activities. If the Bartell location is chosen. Please pursue the CNU recommendations in full force. Let's prioritize the area for the residents that live here and not for people just passing through. Think about getting some transportation options to the site, for example, rerouting of route 128. It would allow teens to walk from the school without having to cross TIB as well as better parking for senior vans At the risk of repeating myself I do like very much the idea of a Teen and Senior Center as the Teens certainly have the energy and enthusiasm and us older folks have (allegedly;-) those life experiences we can share! I like it along TIB like this. Report 2- Appendix' 35 TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- STAR NURSERY SITE Why did you choose one site over the other? What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? 93 more centered in community and more of a neighbor- hood feel that will foster greater community connec- tion. 94 I don't like that the other site is right on Pachwy such a busy road. 95 Less traffic and peaceful. 96 There is increasingly shady happenings that go down in the barrels/Walgreens parking lot. I am not sure if it would be the safest location. 97 This site is essentially right next to Foster HS and very close by to Showalter MS. I strongly believe this site would be best for access in terms of transportation. I believe that the Partial Bartell Pad is not a good choice because it'll Intervene with the apartment complex right next to the site and the apartments nearby. 98 Close to home 99 Nice area 100 Doesn't sit on a busy street (Tukwila Int'I Blvd) plus appears to be a larger facility with potential for more activities. SHAG residents have access to transporta- tion with the use of the SHAG van 101 Larger space, can have more parking 102 It's closer to Foster high school, it's a safer area with more green around it. 103 1041 live in the mobile home park one block west of the former star nursery site. I would prefer to keep young- er and older folks on this side of Tukwila International Boulevard, especially in the evenings when it gets dark. Despite new crosswalks, drivers are still less than cautious. Plus having more young people and older people will make the neighborhood feel more neigh- borly. 105 Lot of space and convenient spot 1 86rt 2- Appendix 150 Next to Bartell. Access is important. Having the ability to pick up and drop off seniors and teens from all over the city is criti- cal. Otherwise the people who need it most might not be able to get there Must have lots of parking I feel this facility would be a great addition to this com- munity and give children and seniors a safe place to interact with each other The area around the partial Bartell pad can be a little sketchy at night. Some drinking and smoking weed in the park across the street after dark. Convenient spot and lot bigger space and location instead of partial bartell pad location. TUKWILA TEEN & SENIOR CENTER SURVEY RESULTS- NEITHER SITE CHOSEN SURVEY RESULTS - NEITHER SITE CHOSEN 1 Why did you choose one site over the other? 2 I don't really think either would be a good place to have the teen and senior center. The one by the Walgreens would be a lot of stress on shootings or break ins and the other one is in a neighborhood r 3 I think neither because they both will cause more traffic and accidents because of all the blind spots each corner has, and why would you put a center in the middle of a neighborhood and a school where kids might just go and leave school to just hang around. What else would you like to tell us about locating the Teen & Senior Center? -he city cannot afford another building that.we have o maintain and hire staff to run it. Terry Lund I think somewhere close to the schools and the com- munity center or somewhere the bus can drop off Bad idea just like with all the senior centers. Report 2- Appendix' 37 138 S 0 J McGRANAHAN architects Van Ness Feldman «P January 24, 2022 Ms. Rachel Bianchi Deputy City Administrator City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 Email: Rachel.Bianchi@TukwilaWA.gov RE: Tukwila Teen and Senior Center Project Dear Ms. Bianchi: 1191 Second Avenue, Suite 1800 Seattle, WA 98101-2996 206-623-9372 vnf.com Thank you and Nate for our telephone conversation on January 14 regarding Ron and Nancy Lamb's proposed donation for a technology/media lab in the proposed Tukwila Teen and Senior Center ("Center"). As we discussed on our call, this letter provides some additional details regarding the donation. Ron and I will plan to attend (either in person or virtually) the Council meetings when site selection will be on the Council agenda to answer any additional questions. Please keep us posted on when those agenda dates are finalized. We understand that the tentative dates are February 14, February 28 and potentially March 7. Purpose and Vision for the Donation: As described in our first letter, the Lambs are interested in establishing a tech/media lab at the Center. The Lambs are long-time residents of the City. Ron in particular has had a long connection with technology and education. After graduating from Foster High in 1966, he attended Highline College, where he had a student job in the computer center working with the IBM 360 mainframe computer. He went on to earn a master's degree from the University of Washington and eventually had a career as an editor at Microsoft Press, the trade book publishing division of Microsoft, from 1984 to 1998. While still at Microsoft, he was chair of the school board when the new Foster High building was constructed. After leaving Microsoft, he led the successful campaign for the first technology levy ballot measure for the Tukwila School District. The Lambs believe their $1 million donation can be used to attract other sources of money (corporate donations, local match for grant applications, etc.) for both capital and operational needs for the tech/media lab and its ongoing operations. The Lambs see technology as not only vital for life skills and career training for Tukwila's youth, but also an exciting, transformative bridge for connecting the generations. The Lambs envision teens and seniors working side by side in a wide range of computer, technology and media programs. Because the completion of the Center is several years away, during which time technology may advance, it is not possible to spell out a 775511 139 Ms. Rachel Bianchi - 2 - January 24, 2022 "shopping list" of equipment and programs at this time. However, examples of uses and services in the Center might include a recording studio, audio and video editing suites and computers. Ron has already begun some initial exploratory outreach with David Bley, CEO of the Seattle Foundation, who has specific personal experience with young adult technology programs in south King County. Ron has also been in contact with Jen Lee, senior advisor of the giving campaign at the Seattle Foundation, as well as the English Language Learners teacher at Foster High School. Further exploration of collaboration could include the Technology Access Foundation and others with the experience, skills and vision to accomplish the lab's purpose. The overall objective is to use this donation offer to stimulate broad interest and investment; finding program sponsors or partners who will invest in the program for the long term. These partners might come from the private sector or the non-profit sector. Should the City select the Bartell site and thereby accept this offer, the Lambs expect others to lead a collaborative effort to better define program capital and operations needs and to develop a plan to best leverage this donation to maximize other contribution sources. The Bartell Site: As noted in our prior letter, the Lambs' donation is dependent on the City Council selecting the Bartell site for the new Center. The Lambs believe the Bartell site is a superior location for several reasons. The Bartell site is immediately across the street from Cascade View Park. That existing park site can provide some of the outdoor recreational amenities that otherwise might not fit on the Star Nursery site to meet articulated Center program objectives. Developing those outdoor recreational amenities at the Star Nursery site would likely be at added cost and, potentially, diversion of limited funds from other Center program objectives. The Bartell site is closer to the Tukwila International Boulevard, and is already more centrally located within the TIB District planning area (the Star Nursery site is not). The Bartell site has better access to existing transit routes (King County Metro bus routes 124 and 128). To the east, 42nd Avenue forms a natural boundary between the higher intensity TIB District and the low-density residential uses on the east side (Star Nursery side) of 42nd Avenue. Furthermore, the Bartell site is closer to Tukwila Village and the proposed HealthPoint facility, where social services are expected to be offered. The Bartell site is more visible, is already developed (not raw, former agricultural land) and has already addressed surface water and other development issues. These features make the Bartell site a better choice for a successful Center, including the proposed tech/media lab. It makes most sense to locate this Center where the City has already committed to future investment to support future City growth—helping the City achieve its TIB District objective to make this area "a complete neighborhood and destination," rather than an arterial highway leading to "somewhere else." (Tukwila Comprehensive Plan at 8-2). Investment in a new Center at this location further supports the existing diverse, multicultural community that already exists in this part of the City. The Star Nursery site, located on the eastern edge, outside of the TIB planning area would not help the City achieve the TIB planning and development objectives the same way the Bartell site would. 775511 140 Ms. Rachel Bianchi - 3 - January 24, 2022 Timing & Milestones: We understand that it is likely to take several years before the City has completed all work necessary to design and obtain funding sufficient to proceed with the Center project. Since the Lambs' donation is not targeted at front-end design costs, but rather the lab construction, equipment and operations costs that will only occur once the City has obtained other project funding/financing, we discussed the concept of a Memorandum of Agreement or Donation Agreement ("Agreement") to be drafted and executed if and when the City Council selects the Bartell site. This Agreement would set various interim action steps or milestones that, if achieved by the City, would extend the duration of the Lambs' donation offer. We recognize that at least some of these milestones are dependent on circumstances outside of the City's control, including possible conflicting priorities for City funds, and thus there would be no adverse consequence from failure to achieve an interim milestone, other than expiration of the Lambs' donation offer. To illustrate, some of the interim milestones might include: • City Council selection of the Bartell site. • City either acquires Bartell site or obtains binding commitment right to acquire Bartell site. • City approves 30% design funding and commences design to refine project costs and feasibility. • City approves funding to complete 100% design. • Construction Permits issued and Construction commences. This list of milestones is meant as an example of the concept, rather than a complete or exhaustive list. The intent is that the Lambs' donation offer would be extended each time a milestone is reached for some agreed, reasonable duration to achieve the next milestone and so forth, with some overall outside date. We can discuss this concept in more detail if the City Council chooses to proceed. The Lambs appreciate the City's interest in further exploring the purpose, intent and scope of their donation offer. We look forward to the Council's consideration, and certainly hope the Council chooses to accept the donation and select the Bartell site. The Lambs are eager to continue working with the City to develop a tech/media lab at the new Center that will be the envy of the region. Sincerely, P ay P. Derr Attorney for Ron and Nancy Lamb JPD:dh Enclosure cc: Allan Ekberg, Mayor David Cline, City Administrator Nate Robinson, Teen Recreation Program Specialist Tukwila City Councilmembers Ron and Nancy Lamb 775511 141