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Ordinance No. 2 4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REZONING CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14000 INTERURBAN AVE S.,
TUKWILA, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO
COMMERCIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (CLI); PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 1995 the City of Tukwila adopted the Zoning Code and Map based on
consideration of existing conditions and long-term community goals, and these
documents may be reviewed and updated as appropriate; and
WHEREAS, as part of the City's 2022-2023 Comprehensive Plan docket of potential
amendments, the City received an application for consideration of a change to the
Comprehensive Land Use and Zoning Maps for a portion of the property located at 14000
Interurban Ave S. (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the zoning of the Property is currently Low Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks to rezone a portion of the Property to Commercial
Light Industrial; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2023, the City mailed a Notice of Application to the
surrounding property owners and tenants, and on October 19, 2023, held the required
public meeting regarding the proposed rezone and change to the Zoning Code Map; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has complied with the requirements of the State
Environmental Policy Act by making a determination on October 13, 2023 that no
significantenvironmental impactwould occur as a result of the Zoning Code Map change;
and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was timely published in "The Seattle Times,"
posted on site, and mailed to surrounding properties; and
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WHEREAS, on November 6, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing and, after
receiving and studying staff analysis and comments from the public, has recommended
approval of the rezone application, and has made and entered Findings and Conclusions
thereon in support of that recommendation; and
WHEREAS, after due consideration, the City Council concurs with the Findings and
Conclusions and determines the public interest will be served by approving the rezone
application, which is in compliance with the City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan's Land
Use Map;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings and Conclusions Adopted. The City Council hereby adopts
Findings and Conclusions, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this
reference as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Rezone Approved. The Property is located at 14000 Interurban Ave S.,
Tu kwila, Washington . The site is fu rtheridentified as King Cou ntytax parcels 3365900975
and 3365901016. The site is hereby approved to be rezoned from Low Density
Residential to Commercial Light Industrial across the entirety of both parcels, as shown
in the attached Exhibit B and incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein.
Section 3. Map Amendment Authorized. The Department of Community
Development Director, or their designee, is hereby authorized to amend the City's official
Zoning Code Map to show the zoning change as authorized in Section 2 of this ordinance.
Section 4. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make
necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors;
references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance
numbering and section/subsection numbering.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance ora summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaperof the City and shall take effect and be in full force five days after
passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFT KWILA, WASHINGTON, at
�` a Regular Meeting thereof this 6 16- day of N �'e"^2-6r , 2023.
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
DocuSigned by:
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Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Cier . l 0 '3l 'y3
Passed by the City Council: IV ('23
DocuSigned by: Published: Il-143
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Office of the City Attorney
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number: Z1-I1f
Attachments: Exhibit A, Staff Report (Findings and Conclusions)
Exhibit B, Revised Zoning/Comprehensive Plan Map
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HEARING DATE:
NOTIFICATION:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director
STAFF REPORT
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
November 6, 2023
10/5/2023: Mailed to properties within 500' radius
10/5/2023: Site Posted
10/19/2023: Public Information Meeting
Notice of hearing published in the Seattle Times
FILE NUMBERS: E23-0009 - SEPA
L21-0145 - Rezone
APPLICANT: Brandon Miles, Office of the Mayor, City of Tukwila
REQUEST: Change Comprehensive Plan and zoning designation from Low Density
Residential (LDR) to Commercial/Light Industrial (C/LI)
LOCATION: 14000 Interurban Avenue S, Tukwila, WA
(Tax Parcels 3365900975 & 3365901016)
CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN/ZONING DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential (LDR)
SEPA DETERMINATION:
STAFF:
ATTACHMENTS:
Determination of Nonsignificance issued October 13, 2023
Maxwell Baker, Development Supervisor
A. Site + Current Zoning Map
B. Proposed Zoning Map
C. Applicant Response to Criteria
D. C/LI Zoning Development Standards (TMC 18.30)
E. Public Comments
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BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
Summary of Proposed Actions
The applicant requests an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map designations from Low
Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial Light/Industrial (C/LI) for two small parcels that are part of the larger
George Long Shop property, which is owned by the City of Tukwila.
This non -project proposal is a quasi-judicial change to the land use designation on the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan
and Zoning Code maps.
The proposed action does not meet the exemptions from review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
listed under WAC 197-11-800. Rezone requests that require a Comprehensive Plan amendment are subject to SEPA
review. A Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on October 16, 2023.
Land Use - Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
The George Long property has been in the City of Tukwila for well over 75 years. The small light industrial
building on the George Long site was built in 1965 (note this building is not subject to the rezone). Additionally,
the parcels that are part of the rezone request included a small fishing cabin. The City purchased the entire
George Long property in 1988. The City rented out the fishing cabin until the late 2000s, when it was
demolished.
When the City adopted its Growth Management Act (GMA) zoning in 1995 it largely followed existing land
patterns. The property containing the light industrial building was zoned C/LI, while the part of the property with
the fishing cabin was zoned LDR.
The subject parcels are also located within the Public Recreation Overlay District (PRO). The Tukwila Municipal
Code sets forth development standards for the PRO district, as follows:
Development standards for the PRO District shall be as specified by TMC Title 18 for the underlying district.
However, when the underlying district is the LDR (Low -Density Residential) District, structures may be granted a
height bonus of one additional foot of height for every four feet of excess setback (i.e., setback over and above
the LDR minimum standard), up to a maximum height of 50 feet. Ancillary facilities customarily installed in
conjunction with a permitted recreational use, including light standards and safety netting, shall not be subject
to the height restrictions of the underlying district. Structures for which a height bonus is requested and any
ancillary facilities taller than the underlying height restrictions shall be subject to Board of Architectural Review
approval under the "Commercial and Light Industrial Design Review Criteria" provisions of TMC Chapter 18.60.
If the proposed rezone to C/LI is approved the aforementioned PRO district supplemental development
standards will not apply to the subject parcels as they will no longer be zoned LDR.
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Figure 1: Zoning Map
Site and Vicinity Conditions
The proposed rezone site is located near Interurban Ave South. The parcels subject to the rezone are part of the
underlying George Long parcel. The rezone parcels are completely surrounded by the rest of the Geoge Long
parcels, which are zoned C/LI. The rezone parcels are also adjacent to the Duwamish River. The proposed rezone
lots are vacant, sloping lot with grass, some trees and shrubs and a concrete retaining wall on the north and east
sides of the lot. Land uses in the area are commercial, such as the Grand American Casino and light industrial,
such as the new Greenwood Heating building. Figure 1 shows existing zoning with the proposed rezone property
highlighted in blue.
Public Services and Utilities
A review by City of Tukwila Development Review Engineering staff was completed and noted that project design
considerations will be evaluated for feasibility at the time of any subsequent development permitting. No relevant
comments pertaining to the rezone action itself were received.
Environmental Conditions
Topography
Site topography generally descends to the east towards the river with a total elevation change of approximately 20
feet occurring within the properties. The Tukwila environmentally critical areas map classifies the site as having a
Class 3 (High) landslide potential.
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Environmentally Critical Areas
The site is within the shoreline jurisdiction of the Duwamish River, see Figure 2. The only critical areas on the
parcels exist in the form of steep slopes within the riverbank.
Development Regulations Comparison, LDR vs. C/LI
Height
The rezone action would result in a small increase in maximum height allowance of the underlying zoning for the
existing parcels; the maximum height of 30 feet in the LDR zoning district would be replaced by a maximum height
of "4 stories or 45 feet" for C/LI.
Additional height regulations for the Shoreline Jurisdiction — Urban Conservancy may be found in TMC 18.44.050:
Development Standards; "Except for bridges, approved above ground utility structures, and water -dependent uses
and their structures, to preserve visual access to the shoreline and avoid massing of tall buildings within the
shoreline jurisdiction, the maximum height for structures shall be as follows:
a. 15 feet where located within the Shoreline Buffer;
b. 65 feet between the outside landward edge of the Shoreline Buffer and 200 feet of the OHWM.
Unit Density
Per TMC 18.10.060, the LDR zoning district requires a minimum lot area of 6,500 SF. Each parcel in the LDR
district allows a total of one single-family home, as well as one accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
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If rezoned to C/LI, dwelling units would not be permitted on the subject parcels as dwellings are not a permitted
land use within the C/LI district.
Scale and Design
Bulk and scale impacts of any project developed pursuant to the proposed rezone will be addressed by the City's
design review process and environmentally critical areas ordinance. Specific scale and design impacts of proposed
development will be determined at the time of project review, pursuant to TMC 18.12.070.
Transportation
The transportation impacts of individual projects developed subsequent to a rezone to C/LI would be evaluated
through construction permitting at the time of project level permit applications. A traffic concurrency review would
be required for any new proposed use and findings would result in traffic impact fees under the authority of TMC
9.48.010. The traffic concurrency program is a mechanism to charge and collect fees to ensure that new
development bears its proportionate share of the capital costs of transportation facilities necessitated by new
development.
Public Comment
Public notice for this rezone proposal was posted on site and mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the
subject property. On October 19th, 2023, staff held a public information meeting for residents to ask questions
and provide feedback to the applicant. The only comment received ahead of the hearing was from the
Duwamish tribe stating support for the rezone and to clarify that the property would be subject to the
regulations set forth for the Urban Conservancy Shoreline Jurisdiction moving forward. Comments received as a
result of the public comment period are contained in attachment E.
FINDINGS
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendment Criteria
Four broad -reaching objectives are the basis for the elements, goals and policies for Tukwila's Comprehensive
Plan. The Comprehensive Plan's primary objective is preserving and enhancing Tukwila's neighborhoods. The
following will summarize the elements, goals, and policies the applicant has cited to support their rezone
request, along with a staff response. The applicant's response to the decision criteria is attached hereto as
attachment C.
1. The proposed amendment to the [Comprehensive Plan and] zoning map is consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Applicant Response:
The City of Tukwila currently owns four parcels and the unimproved right of way at S.140th Street for the
George Long shop, located off of Interurban Ave S. The City has owned these parcels for over 35 years,
before the City's current zoning code went into effect. All the parcels and ROW that are part of the George
Long shop are used for fleet maintenance and outdoor storage.
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The City is currently building out a new facility that will house the Public Works activities that are taking
place at George Long. The City Council has authorized the sale of George Long. As part of the research into
the property it was determined that a rezone would be needed to address the following:
• Two of the parcels are currently zoned low density residential. These lots are not appropriate to be
used for residential given their proximity to commercial/light industrial uses and the river. Since
they are separate lots there could be an argument that each lot could be eligible for a reasonable
use exception. To address this concern Economic Development staff is proposing to consolidate all
lots and the ROW into one lot, with one zoning. This would prevent the possibility of the two LDR
lots being used for residential purposes in the future.
• The rezone would address the current use of the LDR parcels, which is and has been outdoor storage
and parking.
• The City is hopeful that a majority of the George Long parcel will be sold to King County for a future
restoration project. Additionally, the ROW has been be vacated and is envisioned to be included in
the deal with King County. Economic Development staff would like to create one parcel to provide
to King County as part of the land transaction. However, to do this we believe that the entire area
should be C/LI zoning.
• The rezone request remedies an odd zoning line boundary. The two parcels that are zoned LDR are
largely surrounded by other properties zoned C/LI. The two zoning classifications creates confusion
with shoreline development standards.
Staff Response:
The rezone request is consistent with the following City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies:
Goal or Policy #
Goal or Policy
Staff Notes
Policy 2.1.13
Seek funds from non -City sources for use by the
City do directly encourage economic
development.
The rezone request resolves a zoning
issue for part of the City's George Long
property. Resolves this zoning issues
allows the City to easily sale the
property and use the proceeds for a
variety of uses.
Goal 4.4
Water resources that function as a healthy,
integrated system; provide a long term public
benefit from enhanced environmental quality;
and have the potential to reduce public
infrastructure costs.
The dual zoning on the City's George
Long property creates confusion in
future development of the site. This
confusion could hinder future
redevelopment of the site and an
associated shoreline enhancement
project.
Goal 4.5
Vital and self-sustaining fish and wildlife
habitat areas that provide where appropriate,
opportunities for recreational and educational
uses.
Goal 4.9
The natural flood attenuation functions of
wetlands, floodplains, and flood ways are
protected and severe flooding is reduced to help
prevent damage to life, property, and public
safety.
As noted, the two lots that are currently
zoned LDR could have two homes built
on them. The rezone to C/LI eliminates
this possibility. Additionally, the City is
going to merge the two LDR lots into the
C/LI lots to create a large parcel. This
Policy 4.9.1
Restrict or prohibit development that could
create a danger to health, safety, and property
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due to potential flood hazards, by complying
with federal regulations.
will ensure compliance with the City's
zoning and shoreline regulations.
Policy 4.9.2
Minimize the alternation of natural surface
features that retain or carry floodwaters (such
as wetland, natural flood plains, and streams),
and prevent land alterations that increase
potential flooding.
Goal 5.3
Development along the shoreline that fosters
the economic vitality of Tukwila, while
preserving the long-term benefits of the river.
The current dual zoning for the subject
creates regulatory confusion, hindering
redevelopment, including the
completion of a shoreline restoration on
the property.
Policy 5.3.2
Design and locate all shoreline development to
minimize impacts on the area identified as
import for other uses, such as wildlife and
aquatic habitat, river vegetation, public access
and recreation, and historical resources and
flood control.
5.3.5
Recognize and promote the river's contribution
to the economic vitality of Tukwila, as a
valuable amenity for existing and future
businesses which depend on or benefit from the
shoreline location.
Removing the isolated LDR zoning from
the shoreline jurisdiction would provide
the City with an opportunity to
consolidate the parcels with its adjacent
lots, providing an opportunity for
restoration projects to be located within
the area.
2. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map is consistent with the scope and purpose of this title and the
description and purpose of the zone classification applied for.
Applicant Response:
The City currently uses the George Long property, including the LDR portion, in a manner consistent with the
C/LI allowable uses. The LDR portion of the property is a legacy from old land use patterns that no longer
exist. The LDR parcels are completely surrounded by the parts of the George Long property that are zoned
C/LI.
One issue that might be raised is the proximity of the rezone to the adjacent Green River. While LDR is a low
intensity zone than the C/LI, this rezone would actually reduce the chances of future development of the
LDR parcels. Since the LDR lots are legal lots of record they could be sold off in the future and someone
argue that they are entitled to a reasonable use exception for the property. Merging all the parcels into one
parcel would eliminate this chance. Merging the parcels also ensures that any future project on the George
Long property would result in some required shoreline restoration along the river since the work would be
on the same site. Also, the residential environment of the City's shoreline regulations has a narrower
setback requirement than if it was urban conservancy.
Access to and from all properties included in the rezone would remain from Interurban Ave S. Merging all
four George Long parcels also precludes the need to do easements between the four parcels as part of any
future sale transaction.
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Staff Response:
The proposed rezone would cover approximately 35,000 square feet of area. If the zoning is changed, any
land use permitted in C/LI would theoretically be permitted within the new site, subject to all City regulations,
including but not limited to the Shoreline Master Program, environmentally critical areas ordinance, and zoning
code. However, no significant issues are envisioned from this rezone, as most of the George Long shop
property is already zoned C/LI. The rezone would allow for two of the smaller parcels to be merged into the
larger C/LI parcels and for lot consolidation to be completed. Having one parcel, with one zoning
classification, and one shoreline environment will make future permitting significantly easier on the
property.
Additionally, Tukwila Municipal Code 18.70.030 requires that substandard lots be brought into conformance
ahead of development:
A lot, as defined in TMC 18.06.500, which cannot meet the basic development standards (other than lot
width) for the applicable zone and other applicable land use and environmental requirements, may be
developed only if it is combined with adjacent lot(s) in a manner which allows the combined lots to be
developed in a manner which does comply with the basic development standards for the applicable zone and
other applicable land use and environmental requirements. In the event lots are combined in order to comply
with the requirements of this subsection, a boundary line adjustment shall occur so that the combined lots
are henceforth considered a single lot.
Rezoning the subject properties to C/LI would ensure that the underlying zoning matches that of
surrounding properties and thus require that any future development of the subject properties to first meet
the stipulations set forth in TMC 18.70.030.
3. There are changed conditions since the previous zoning became effective to warrant the proposed
amendment to the Zoning Map
Applicant Response:
The rezone that is requested is to address a minor issue in the zoning of a city owned property. The George
Long City Shop contains four parcels and the unimproved right of way of S. 140th Street. The two parcels,
including the one with the building, located to the west are zoned C/LI. The two parcels two the east and the
unimproved right of way are zoned LDR. The two LDR parcels used to have small residential structures on
them. When the City adopted its 1995 comp plan and zoning code it tried not to create non -conforming
uses, thus the two parcels with the residential uses were zoned LDR. However, the prevailing land use
pattern and the actual use of the property is more consistent with C/LI.
The City intends on combining the four parcels and right of way into one larger parcel with one zoning
classification. Having split zoning on these parcels creates issues with permitting, allowable uses, and the
applicable shoreline designation
Staff Response:
The original single-family home structures that existed on the Low Density Residential parcels are no longer
present, leaving remnant LDR zoning as a result. Rezoning to Commercial Light Industrial will remove this
isolated LDR zoning and bring the zoning into agreement with surrounding properties.
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4. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map will be in the interest of furtherance of the public health,
safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare, and will not adversely affect the surrounding
neighborhoods, nor be injurious to other properties in the vicinity in which the subject property is
located.
Applicant Response:
This rezone cleans up a historical spot zone that was created when the City adopted its Growth
Management Act zoning code in 1995. At that time the City tried to limit the creation of non -conforming
uses by having the zoning be consistent with the uses on the property. In 1995 there used to be two small
cabins on the properties at George Long that are zoned LDR, while the surrounding properties were zoned
C/LI. Both of the old cabins were demolished several years ago, and the properties are no longer being used
for residential purposes.
Staff Response:
The existing LDR properties are entirely within the Shoreline Jurisdiction and additional critical areas. They
are considered nonconforming lots yet could still potentially be developed with a residential use in their
current state, allowing additional development to encroach within the shoreline environment. Rezoning the
property to C/LI will allow for the consolidation with adjacent lots, allowing a pathway to bring the area into
greater conformance with the City's Shoreline Master Program, as well as the opportunity to sell the
property for the creation of shoreline habitat.
CONCLUSIONS
Criteria 1: Consistency with Comprehensive Plan:
• The rezone is consistent with the following Comprehensive Plan policies:
o Policy 2.1.13: Seek funds from non -City sources for use by the City do directly encourage economic
development.
■ The rezone request resolves a zoning issue for part of the City's George Long property. Resolving this
zoning issues allows the City to easily sale the property and use the proceeds for a variety of uses.
o Policy 4.9.1: Restrict or prohibit development that could create a danger to health, safety, and property due
to potential flood hazards, by complying with federal regulations.
o Policy 3.2.2: Minimize the alternation of natural surface features that retain or carry floodwaters (such as
wetland, natural flood plains, and streams), and prevent land alterations that increase potential flooding.
■ The two lots that are currently zoned LDR could have two homes built on them. The rezone to C/LI
eliminates this possibility. Additionally, the City is going to merge the two LDR lots into the C/LI lots
to create a large parcel. This will ensure compliance with the City's zoning and shoreline regulations.
o Policy 5.3.2: Design and locate all shoreline development to minimize impacts on the area identified as
import for other uses, such as wildlife and aquatic habitat, river vegetation, public access and recreation,
and historical resources and flood control.
■ The current dual zoning for the subject creates regulatory confusion, hindering redevelopment,
including the completion of a shoreline restoration on the property.
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Criteria 2: Consistency with Zone:
• The City currently uses the George Long property, including the LDR portion, in a manner consistent with
the C/LI allowable uses. The LDR portion of the property is a legacy from old land use patterns that no
longer exists. The LDR parcels are entirely surrounded by the parts of the George Long property that are
zoned C/LI.
Criteria 3: Changed conditions:
• The original single-family home structures that existed on the Low Density Residential parcels are no longer
present, leaving remnant LDR zoning as a result. Rezoning to Commercial Light Industrial will remove this
isolated LDR zoning and bring the zoning into agreement with surrounding properties.
Criteria 4: Benefit to community:
• The proposed rezone would positively affect the community by allowing providing an avenue for
consolidation with adjacent lots, creating an opportunity to bring the area into greater conformance with
the City's Shoreline Master Program as well as the potential to sell the property for the creation of needed
shoreline habitat.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving the rezone from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial Light Industrial
(C/LI).
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City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinances 2712-2718.
On November 6, 2023 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the
following ordinances, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows:
Ordinance 2712: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED IN
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) TITLE 2, "ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL,"
TO MODIFY TERM END DATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2713: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2534 §4 AND §6, AS
CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) SECTIONS 2.36.020 AND 2.36.040,
TO MODIFY TERM END DATES AND UPDATE MEETING REGULATIONS IN
COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 35.63.040; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2714: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
14000 INTERURBAN AVE S., TUKWILA, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR)
TO COMMERCIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (CLI); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2715: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
6250 S. 153RD STREET, TUKWILA, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2716: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 1758 §1 (PART), 1976 §5,
2098 §1, 2199 §4, AND 2581 §1 AND §11, AS CODIFIED AT VARIOUS SECTIONS OF
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) TITLES 17 AND 18; REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 2581 §12 AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 18.50.220, TO UPDATE ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS IN ALIGNMENT WITH STATE LAW AND
ENCOURAGE HOUSING PRODUCTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2717: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED IN
MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) CHAPTERS 18.80
AND 18.84 AS DETAILED HEREIN; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1770 §53 AND
2368 §65, AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 18.80.015; ESTABLISHING TMC
CHAPTER 18.82, "AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS"; TO
CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR UPDATING THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DOCKET AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2718: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED IN
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) TITLE 18, "ZONING," AS DELINEATED HEREIN,
TO INCORPORATE A VARIETY OF HOUSEKEEPING CODE AMENDMENTS AND
PARKING REGULATIONS RELATED TO: DEFINITIONS (TMC CHAPTER 18.06),
NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES AND USES (TMC CHAPTER 18.70), AND
PERMIT APPLICATION TYPES AND PROCEDURES (TMC CHAPTER 18.104);
AMENDING FIGURE 18-7 AND TABLE 18-6; ESTABLISHING TMC SECTION
18.50.240; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The full text of this ordinance will be provided upon request.
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: November 9, 2023
Andy Youn
From: Kari Sand
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 4:47 PM
To: Andy Youn
Cc: Christy O'Flaherty; Maxwell Baker
Subject: Re: Scrivener's Error - Ordinance 2714
Good afternoon --
Yes, to confirm, this error may be corrected through the Scrivener's Error process, and this was noted
during the staff presentation.
Thank you,
Kari
Kari L. Sand I Attorney
Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3500 I Seattle, WA 98164
Direct: 206.447.2250 I Fax: 206.447.0215
ksand@omwlaw.com I www.omwlaw.com
Notice: Emails and attachments may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (chapter 42.56
RCW).
From: Andy Youn <Andy.Youn@TukwilaWA.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 4:02 PM
To: Kari Sand <Kari.Sand@TukwilaWA.gov>
Cc: Christy O'Flaherty<Christy.OFlaherty@TukwilaWA.gov>; Maxwell Baker <Max.Baker@TukwilaWA.gov>
Subject: Scrivener's Error - Ordinance 2714
Hi Kari,
Exhibit A of Ord 2714 - Rezone 14000 Interurban Avenue South (George Long Shop Property)
currently references the address of the rezone parcel as 13536 52"d Avenue South (see image below). As stated by Max
below, this was an error that he spoke to during his presentation at the 11/6 Regular Meeting.
Please confirm if we are able to correct the address to "14000 Interurban Avenue South" in Exhibit A through the
Scrivener's Error process.
Thank you!
Andy Youn
Deputy City Clerk
Records Governance
City Clerk's Office
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City of Tukwila
From: Maxwell Baker <Max.Baker@TukwilaWA.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 3:32 PM
To: Andy Youn <Andy.Youn@TukwilaWA.gov>
Cc: Christy O'Flaherty <Christy.OFlaherty@TukwilaWA.gov>
Subject: Re: Copies of Legislation - Ord 2712-2718
Hi Andy, that is correct. I also mentioned the error during my presentation, so it should likely be reflected in the video
and minutes when they are created.
From: Andy Youn <Andy.Youn@TukwilaWA.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 2:38:35 PM
To: Maxwell Baker <Max.Baker@TukwilaWA.gov>
Cc: Christy O'Flaherty <Christy.OFlaherty@TukwilaWA.gov>
Subject: FW: Copies of Legislation - Ord 2712-2718
Hi Max,
We noticed that page 1 of Exhibit A for Ordinance No. 2714 (Rezone for 14000 Interurban Ave S) shows an address of
13536 52nd Ave S on the first page of the staff report. It appears staff was working from the same template as the
rezone for the Kovach Architects application, and this staff report was not updated with the correct address. See image
below. Can you confirm if the highlighted is in error?
Thanks,
Andy
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HEARING DATE: November 6, 2023
NOTIFICATION:
FILE NUMBERS:
STAFF REPORT
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
10/5/2023: Mailed to properties within 500'radius
1015/2023: Site Posted
10/19/2023: Public Information Meeting
Notice of hearing published in the Seattle Times
E23-0009 - SE PA
L21.0145 - Rezone
APPLICANT: Brandon Miles, Office of the Mayor, City of Tukwila
REQUEST: Change Comprehensive Pldn and zoning designation from Low Density Residential (L
Comrnercral/Light Industrial (C/LI)
LOCATION:
13536 52'6 Avenue S. Tukwila, WA (Tax Parcel 0003000005)
CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN/ZONING DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential (4DRj
SEPA DETERMINATION. Determination of Nonsignificance issued October 13, 2023
STAFF: Maxwell Baker. Development Supervisor
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Site + Current Zoning Map
B. Proposed Zoning Map
C. Applicant Response to Criteria
D. C/LI Zoning Development Standards (TMC 18.30)
E. Public Comments
Andy Youn
Deputy City Clerk
Records Governance
City of Tukwila
City Clerk's Office
From: Ana Le <Ana.Le@TukwilaWA.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 1:40 PM
To: Cheryl Thompson <Cheryl.Thompson@TukwilaWA.gov>; Maxwell Baker <Max.Baker@TukwilaWA.gov>; Nora
Gierloff <Nora.Gierloff@TukwilaWA.gov>; Brandon Miles <Brandon.Miles@TukwilaWA.gov>; Breyden Jager
<Breyden.Jager@TukwilaWA.gov>; Neil Tabor <Neil.Tabor@TukwilaWA.gov>
Cc: Andy Youn <Andv.Youn@TukwilaWA.gov>; Christy O'Flaherty <Christy.OFlaherty@TukwilaWA.gov>; CJ Ojala
<CJ.Oiala@TukwilaWA.gov>; Felipe Ayala <Felipe.Ayala@TukwilaWA.gov>; Paige Hamming
<Paige.Hamming@TukwilaWA.gov>
Subject: Copies of Legislation - Ord 2712-2718
Hi. You are receiving this FYI -only email because an ordinance or resolution for which you were a sponsor
was passed at the Council meeting.
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If needed, you may access a fully executed copy of the legislation via the following link(s) to the City's Digital
Records Center.
Thanks!
Ord 2712 - TMC Title 2 "Administration and Personnel" - Modify Term End Dates for Boards and
Commissions
Ord 2713 - Boards and Commissions - Modify Term End Dates and Update Meeting Regulations
Ord 2714 - Rezone 14000 Interurban Avenue South (George Long Shop Property)
Ord 2715 - Rezone 6250 South 153rd Street
Ord 2716 - Update Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations in Alignment with State Law
Ord 2717 - TMC Chapter 18.82 "Amendments to Development Regulations" - Clarify Process for
Updating Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket and Development Regulations
Ord 2718 - Zoning Code Amendments and Parking Regulations
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