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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-12 Community Affairs and Parks MinutesCity of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meetin Minutes Alar'ch 12, 2012 5: 001). n7. PRESENT Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Joe Duffie and Verna Seal (siting in for Allan Ekberg) Staff: Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff, Derek Speck, David Cline, Rick Still, Brandon Miles and Kimberly Matcj Guests: Brie Campbell, Riverton Development; Aaron Hundtofte, Riverton Development; Bent Alexander, Riverton Development; Matt Masse, Shugart Architecture; Mark Jacobs, Jake Traffic Engineering; and Vanessa Zapitul, resident; CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Develoument Aureement: Riverton Develoument Staff is seeking Council approval of a development agreement between the City and Riverton LLC regarding the property at 12909 East Marginal Way South. This item is returning to Committee from Februaiy 13, 2012, to continue discussion of the development agreement, specifically parking availability. Based on discussions regarding parking concerns from the previous Committee meeting, the developer has removed two apartment units from the proposed development in order to free up parking. This change results in 23 apartment units rather than 25 units. Riverton LLC hired Jack Traffic Engineering, Inc. to evaluate and conduct a parking demand analysis. In summaiv, this analysis suggests that the proposed 51 parking spaces (39 onsite, 12 in the right- of -Nvav adjacent to site) exceeds the minimum 34 spaces listed as being required by the Parking Demand Analysis. Committee Members asked clarifying questions, and Committee Chair Hougardv inquired about the public outreach efforts that would be involved with the public hearing required for the development agreement. Staff responded that all properties within 5(_)(_) feet of the location will be notified via postcard of the public hearing, notice will be placed in the Times and other regular venues such as the City's website and Channel 21. Additionallv, a NOTICE board has been placed on the property, and Brandon Miles will hy to ensure the information is available in the Tukwila Reporter if the time permits. Staff will be amending the memo that goes to frill Council in order to reflect an information update regarding the reduction in the number of apartment units. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 26 COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION. B. Grant Acceutance: Duwamish River Shoreline Restoration Grant Staff is seeking Council approval to accept $50,000 in funding from the =4Culture Heritage Cultural Facilities Grant. These monies will assist with the acquisition of the 1.75 acre westImi -cel located adjacent to (west side of) the Dusyainish Hill Preserve. There is no matching fund requirement for this grant. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MARCH 26 COW FOR DISCUSSION. Communitv Affairs Parks Committee Minutes III. MISCELLANEOUS March 12, 2012 Pace 2 Vanessa Zapitul shared 'with the Committee that she Nvould like the Council to consider reinstating the pre- school program at the Community Center that i as eliminated last rear. Staff stated that although her request would be noted in the Committee minutes, it would be beneficial for her share her request during Citizen Comments portion at a Council meeting. Parks Recreation staff mentioned that several pre school program options are being researched and reviei ed for consideration, but more likely than not mould be included until the 2013 -14 budget proposal process begins. Meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, March 26, 2(_)12 5:(_)(_) p.m. —Conference Room 43 JI Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM. Reviewed by BM.