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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning 2024-05-23 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA MAY 23, 2024 - 6:30 PM Join in -person at: 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Council Chambers, Tukwila, WA. 98188 To participate in the virtual meeting at 6:30 pm: By Phone: Dial +1 253-292-9750, Access 779 253 241# Online: To join this meeting virtually please click on Planning Commission on the 5/23/24 calendar date on the events page located at https://www.tukwilawa.gov/events/ For Technical Support during the meeting, you may call 1-206-433-7155 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Amendment of Agenda (if necessary) IV. Approval of Minutes, 4/25/24 V. General Public Comments (acknowledge written comments received) VI. Unfinished Business — None VII. New Business 1. Budget Presentation - Tony Cullerton, Deputy Finance Director; Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director 2. PUBLIC HEARING a. FILE NUMBER: L24-0051 PURPOSE: Consideration of Zoning Code Amendments relating to Accessory Dwelling Units LOCATION: Citywide 3. Tiny Home Village Code — Future Zoning Code Amendment — Staff will present language for potential new amendments to Tiny Home Village regulations. VIII. Director's Report IX. Adjournment General Public Comments: Persons wishing to provide general comments on any non-public hearing, planning -related topic may submit their written comment to BoardsComms@TukwilaWA.gov. Comments received before 5:00 p.m. the day before the PC meeting will be forwarded to Commissioners prior to their meeting. Materials received after that time will be forwarded prior to the next meeting. Reminder: Staff are available to address PC questions regarding packets. Please call or email PC Secretary Wynetta Bivens, at 206-431-3654 or Wynetta.Bivens@TukwilaWA.gov to be connected with a staff member. Thank you! Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) MINUTES Meeting Date: April 25, 2024 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Hybrid Meeting - via Microsoft Teams / Public, In -Person Attendance, Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188 Call to Order The PC Secretary called the Tukwila PC meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Election of 2024 PC Officers Commissioner Strander nominated Commissioner Probst for Chair. Commissioner Durant seconded the motion. The motion passed. Commissioner Strander nominated Commissioner Durant for Vice Chair. Commissioner Probst seconded the motion. The motion passed. The Chair and Vice Chair assumed their positions. Roll Call The PC Secretary took roll call. Present: Chair Martin Probst; Vice Chair Ann Durant; Commissioners Louise Strander, Alex Kaehler (arrived at 6:58 p.m.), Jane Ho, and Richard McLeland-Wieser Excused Absence: Commissioner Alexandria Teague Staff: Mayor Thomas McLeod; Director Nora Gierloff, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Department of Community Development (DCD); Long Range Planning Manager Nancy Eklund, AICP, DCD; Inclusion and Engagement Manager Jo Anderson, Administrative Services; and PC Secretary Wynetta Bivens, DCD City Attorney: Associate Drew Pollom, Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.0 Amendment of the Agenda No changes to the agenda were requested. Written General Public Comments No submittals. Old Business None. Tukwila City Hal! • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 1 Planning Commission Minutes 4/25/24 Page 2 New Business 1. Annual PC training, was conducted by Drew Pollom on the following: • Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) • Public Records Act (PRA) • Appearance of Fairness Doctrine requirements. o The PC will primarily make legislative decisions for citywide actions, such as the zoning code, which does not have any appearance of fairness. o Director Gierloff explained that the PC sits as the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) for quasi-judicial actions. The BAR will make decisions on specific projects that individuals are requesting design review; the Appearance of Fairness applies to these types of actions. • PC Protocols, such as: o Do not use personal emails to conduct city business (PC/BAR-related) or personal email accounts could be subject to public disclosure if there is a public records request. o Do notify the PC Secretary of potential absences to ensure that the PC has a quorum, especially if a public hearing is scheduled — otherwise the meeting cannot proceed. In instances when the PC has specific business to conduct, if there is no quorum, the meeting will need to be cancelled. o Make good motions that are clear - staff may provide guidance. o Etc. • Clarifying questions were also answered for the PC. PC Secretary Bivens also noted that commissioners would receive their packets in their city email account approximately a week prior to the meeting and that it is advisable to check that email the day of the meeting, in case the city has received public comments and/or general public comments that commissioners should review prior to the meeting, or other relevant news. 2. Jo Anderson provided an overview of the Equity Policy Implementation Committee (EPIC). She said a large part of her job is implementing the Equity Policy's six goals. She also spends time engaging with community members, especially those who are most impacted by inequities. She noted that it is a requirement for all boards and commissions to know and become familiar with the Equity Policy. She encouraged PC to review the policy located on the city's home page at, https://tukwilawa.sharepoint.com/sites/tuknet/Diversity%20Equity%20and%20lnclusion/Res%201921 % 20-%20Equity%20Policy.pdf She read the city's definition of equity, and provided information on an upcoming equity training on May 18th that the PC and the other boards and commissions were invited to attend. She provided an overview of the Equity and Social Justice Commission (ESJC) who are sponsoring the May 18th equity training. 3. Mayor McLeod was in attendance, and he provided the following comments: • He greeted the commission, and said he especially wanted to welcome the new commissioners who have now joined with the previous commissioners to make a new group, saying he was excited about their potential and possibilities. He said that he wanted to be there to support the PC and staff. • He said that the PC were all selected for different reasons and that collectively they make a really good group. • He said he is looking forward to the voices they bring to the space and hopes they will feel the freedom to ask lots of questions and speak their opinions. 2 Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov Planning Commission Minutes 4/25/24 Page 3 He offered to answer any questions for the PC. There were no questions. Director Gierloff said that a turn on the PC seems to be a good starting point for future elected office. Mayor McLeod said you can work your way up. He said he served on the PC Board for six years and during his time on the PC he did not have his eye set on becoming a City Council Member. He said he served eight years on City Council (CC) and as a council member he did not have his eye set on becoming the Mayor. He said he is happy the PC are here, and he wanted to come to their first meeting as a group and say, "thank you". He said he wanted the PC to feel that they can reach out to him at any time if they have questions or concerns, they will work through them together. He thanked the PC for their service and said it is a unique place to be on the PC, and they all bring certain values and passions that make a great PC. He concluded by saying that Director Gierloff does a great job overseeing the PC. Director's Report • Director Gierloff said that the meeting was about orientation and getting up to speed and getting everyone on the same playing field. • She said that at the next meeting, a number of ordinances will be presented to the PC on some state - mandated changes to city regulations and it will get more technical and involved. • She said if the PC has any questions feel free to reach out, noting that staff try to do everything possible to support PC and provide the information they need. • She explained how the PC workload is developed; The CC will look at something, or staff will say we need to make a change. Then the CC will review it and send it to PC for them to consider and make a recommendation back to the CC. The CC relies on PC to dig in and think deeply about things and make a recommendation back to them. The CC may make some final tweaks, but they put a lot of emphasis on what they hear from the PC. Ultimately the CC will adopt the proposal, or not. • She said the PC have the opportunity to make real changes in their community, and that it is a big responsibility, and she really appreciates all of them volunteering to be a part of that effort. • She told the PC to fasten their seat belts for the next couple of months. • Commissioner McLeland-Wieser requested that PC members and staff introduce themselves. • Nancy Eklund thanked the commissioners who worked diligently on getting the updated Comprehensive Plan through the public hearing process in March so the decision could be made with the previous commission who had all worked together on it. Adjourn Chair Probst asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner McLeland-Wieser moved to adjourn, and Commissioner Kaehler seconded the motion. All were in favor. Adjourned: 7:50 p.m. Submitted By: Wynetta Bivens PC Secretary Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 3 4 CITY OF TU KWI LA 2025-26 BGE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS --vionikior 41.114101 The City of opportunity, the community of choice. 5 Outline content il BIENNIAL BUDGET COMMUNITY OUTREACH 2O25-2026 THIS BUDGET PRESENTATION INCLUDES: • Budget Process & Roles • Budget Community Outreach • Priority Based Budgeting • Balancing Act Budget Tool 6 City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development 2 Key Milestones MARCH BUDGET KICK-OFF JULY Capital Improvement Program Briefing; City Comp Plan Briefings NOVEMBER Public Hearings & Final Budget Adoption y y RI L-MAY Financial Sustainability Plan Recommendations; Community outreach AUGUST 6 Year Financial Forecast; Budget Document Prep; City Comp Plan Briefings DECEMBER Final Adopted Budget Distributed y APRI L-MAY Policy Reviews; Utility cost of service; Council Guidance SEPTEMBER Preliminary Budget Proposal Program Presentations; City Comp Plan Briefings 4 y MAY-JUNE City Comp Plan Briefings; Community Outreach Update OCTOBER Program Presentations Revised Proposed Budget City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development 7 Budget Development Roles Mayor Sets Priorities and Goals Council Reflects values and priorities of the community Staff Informs and develops the budget Community Financial Sustainability Committee Boards/Commissions Community Members City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development 4 Commission/Committee Meetings Website • Link to Balancing Act Tool • Link to ETC Statistical Survey • Simple language messaging Survey • Community Survey (ETC Institute) • Statistically valid sample Balancing Act Tool • Simulation • Prioritization Council Town Hall Budget Outreach Engage Community Leaders (Ambassadors) — Jo Anderson • Provide compensation for their involvement Tabletop Displays • TCC location • City Hall • Budget pamphlet • (Work with Jo Anderson to build out) Same level of service as today Restore Service Levels • Fill vacant positions What do you want to see funded? City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development 9 Foundations of Priority Based Budgeting • Prioritize services • It allows for the evaluation of individual programs and services rather than an entire department. • Do the important things well • Question past patterns of spending • Know the true cost of doing busi ness • Provide transparency of community priorities • Provide transparency of service impact • Demand accountability for results • Evaluating programs based on their influence in achieving the Strategic Goals 10 City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development 6 Priority Based Budgeting Categories R2ik Aligned & Innovative Strategic & Responsive Services Accessible Mobility Networks Engagement Healthy & Sustainable Community Ail Connected & Vital Infrastructure Integrated Operations Safety & Resiliency 11 City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development 7 Priority Categories Aligned & Innovative Sei VILC- "All the City's teams have enough people, tools, training, and help to do their jobs well and get things done right." Professional Development & Training • Accounts Payable • Police Support Operations • Technology Mobility Services • Payroll & Benefit Administration • TIS Service Desk Strategic & Resnonsive Engagement "Tukwila wants everyone in the community to feel included. They promise to talk openly and make sure everyone can easily get the information and help they need." ruolic Keceru rceq & Record Management Court Case Management • Council Agenda/Meeting Functions • Council Legislative Support Connected & Vital Infrastructure "Tukwila makes sure there's enough money and people to take care of the city's water, rainwater, and sewer systems. They want to make sure everyone in the city, including homes and businesses, always has clean and safe water." Projects & Capital Improvements Management • Fire Hydrants • Pump Station Monitoring & Maintenance • Utility Billing Accessible Mobility Networks "Tukwila spends money to make sure it's easy and safe for everyone to get around the city. They fix and build roads, sidewalks, and paths so people can walk and drive safely." • Snow & Ice Control • Street Lighting • Traffic Control Devices • Trail Maintenance 12 City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development 8 Priority Categories Continued ''ealthy & Sustainable Community "Tukwila wants its community and businesses to do well. They help make sure everyone has what they need, support fun things to do, and cheer on new and exciting businesses." • Parks Maintenance • Preschool Services and Program • Tourism Marketing • Wellness & Adult Services & Programs Integrated Operations "Tukwila is equipped with the necessary tools and support to effectively oversee the city's finances, operations, technology, and infrastructure." • Investment & Cash Management • Long -Range Financial Planning Model • Police Professional Standards Safety & Resiliency "Tukwila offers resources for emergency management and law enforcement. The city implements programs that facilitate access to desired services for its residents." • Employee Health & Safety • Police Patrol Services • Risk Management • School Zone Safety Cameras 13 City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development 9 BALANCING ACT TOOL https://tukwilabudgetprioritiessurvey.org/ Simulations - Balancing Act (abalancingact.com) 14 City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development 10 BALANCING ACT TOOL https://tukwilabudgetprioritiessurvey.org/ Tukwila, WA: 2025 Spending Priorities - Balancing Act (abalancingact.com) 15 City of Tukwila 2025-26 Budget Development 16 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Staff Report to the Planning Commission Prepared May 9, 2024 HEARING DATE: May 23'd, 2024 FILE NUMBERS: L24-0051 APPLICANT: City of Tukwila REQUEST: Planning Commission Public Hearing regarding minor housekeeping amendments to TMC Title 18 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units LOCATION: The action would result in a change to the zoning code that would affect areas throughout the City of Tukwila. NOTIFICATION: Hearing notice was published in the Seattle Times and posted on the City of Tukwila website on May 9`h, 2024. SEPA: Staff will review the proposed changes for compliance with SEPA should the Planning Commission move to advance this topic to the City Council for review. STAFF: Isaac Gloor, Associate Planner BACKGROUND In 2023, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council consider zoning code amendments that would alter the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). These changes were proposed by staff to bring Tukwila's code into compliance with a newly passed State Law that was known during development as HB 1337. The City Council approved those changes in November of last year. Because of those changes, Tukwila's zoning code now allows all parcels that permit Single -Family Homes (SFH) to develop up to two ADUs, in either attached or detached form, without owner occupancy and, if near frequent transit, without additional parking. Parking standards for SFHs were not changed, and ADUs are still subject to most of the same development standards as single-family homes are, including setbacks and impervious surface limits. While most of the changes made were amendments to TMC 18.50 (the chapter containing `Supplemental Development Standards'), additional non -compliant code sections were identified since Ordinance 2716 was ratified and must be addressed. FINDINGS Below is a summary of the identified code sections and proposed changes: • TMC Table 18-6: Land Uses Allowed by District o Issue: State law requires that Tukwila permit ADUs anywhere that the City permits SFHs. Most of Tukwila's SFHs are located within Tukwila's three residential zoning 17 Page 2 Staff Report to the Planning Commission: Title 18 Housekeeping May23rd Public Hearing districts: Low -Density Residential, Medium -Density Residential, and High -Density Residential. The land use table currently permits ADUs within those districts. However, Tukwila also permits single-family homes within several other districts, including the Mixed Use Office (MUO), Office (0), Residential Commercial Center (RCC), Neighborhood Commercial Center (NCC), Tukwila Valley South (TVS), and Tukwila South Overlay (TSO) districts. As Table 18-6 does not show that ADUs are permitted within those districts, Tukwila could not allow a new ADU to be established within them. This leaves Tukwila out of compliance with the requirements of State Law. o Suggested Change: Staff proposes to amend TMC Table 18-6 to include ADUs as permitted accessory uses within the MUO, 0, RCC, NCC, TVS, and TSO zoning districts. While this would permit ADUs within 6 additional zoning districts than what is currently permitted, this is expected to result in minor changes, as these districts do not currently contain many eligible properties and are unlikely to gain more in the future. • TMC 18.50.220(6)(3): Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standards; General Standards o Issue: This code section establishes the maximum size of detached ADUs, which, as required by the State, is set at 1000 square feet. However, it also states that if an ADU is built over a detached garage, the department will not count the square footage of the detached garage toward the maximum size of an ADU. While this is accurate, it implies that in other scenarios, the department would count the square footage of a garage and use that to limit the size of ADUs. This implicit meaning is unintentional, and if enforced, would violate state requirements. o Suggested Change: Staff proposes to amend TMC 18.50.220(6)(3) to remove the sentence "If built over a detached garage, the detached garage would not count toward the area limit for the ADU". This sentence is unnecessary, as garages are not habitable and would not count toward an ADUs floor area in any circumstance. This change would remove the implication that other types of garages may count toward ADU area limits. • TMC 18.50.055(C): Single -Family Dwelling Design Standard Exceptions o Issue: Washington State allows cities to establish design standards for ADUs, provided that those standards are no more restrictive than the standards for single- family dwellings. The TMC does this by establishing design standards for all new single-family dwellings, as well as accessory dwelling units and other accessory structures that require a building permit. These standards, as they are equally applied, comply with State requirements. Prior to the November code update by Council, Tukwila's Accessory Dwelling Unit standards contained design requirements that were more restrictive than those for single-family homes. While those requirements were removed from the code specifically referencing ADUs, Tukwila's single-family design standards still contain a reference to that now defunct code section. 18 Page 3 Staff Report to the Planning Commission: Title 18 Housekeeping May23rd Public Hearing o Suggested Change: Staff proposes to correct this scrivener's error and remove TMC 18.50.055(C). CONCLUSIONS Staff has determined that these changes are required to comply with Washington State law. The changes will correct errors in the TMC and represent a minor change to Tukwila's development regulations. REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation for adoption of these amendments to Title 18 -Zoning to the City Council for further consideration. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Title 18 Housekeeping 19 20 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff,, A!CP, Director Title 18 Housekeeping Exhibit A: Accessory Dwelling Units This document shows all relevant code sections with proposed changes. Text in red and with a strikethrough is proposed for removal. Text in green that is bolded and underlined is proposed for addition. 22 CHAPTER 18.50 SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Sections: 18.50.050 Single -Family Dwelling Design Standards 18.50.055 Single -Family Design Standard Exceptions 18.50.220 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standards 18.50.050 Single -Family Dwelling Design Standards All new single-family dwellings, as well as accessory dwelling units and other accessory structures that require a building permit, must: 1. Be set upon a permanent concrete perimeter foundation, with the space from the bottom of the home to the ground enclosed by concrete or an approved concrete product that can be either load bearing or decorative. 2. If a manufactured home, be comprised of at least two fully -enclosed parallel sections, each of not less than 12 feet wide by 36 feet long. 3. Be thermally equivalent to the current edition of the Washington State Energy Code with amendments. 4. Have exterior siding that is residential in appearance including, but not limited to, wood clapboards, shingles or shakes, brick, conventional vinyl siding, fiber -cement siding, wood - composite panels, aluminum siding or similar materials. Materials such as smooth, ribbed or corrugated metal or plastic panels are not acceptable. 5. Have the front door facing the front or second front yard, if the lot is at least 40 feet wide. This requirement does not apply to ADUs or accessory structures. 6. Have a roofing material that is residential in appearance including, but not limited to, wood shakes or shingles, standing seam metal, asphalt composition shingles or tile. (Ord. 2678 §13, 2022; Ord. 2581 §9, 2018; Ord. 2500 §23, 2016; Ord. 2098 §2, 2005) 18.50.055 Single -Family Design Standard Exceptions A. The design standards required in TMC Section 18.50.050 (4), (5) and (6) may be modified by the Community Development Director as part of the building permit approval process. 1. The criteria for approval of use of unconventional exterior siding are as follows: a. The structure exhibits a high degree of design quality, including a mix of exterior materials, detailing, articulation and modulation; and b. The proposed siding material is durable with an expected life span similar to the structure; and c. The siding material enhances a unique architectural design. 2. The criteria for approval of a house with a front door that faces the side or rear yard are as follows: a. The topography of the lot is such that pedestrian access is safer or more convenient from the side or rear yard; b. The entrance is oriented to take advantage of a site condition such as a significant view; or c. The entry feature is integral to a unique architectural design. B. The design standards required in TMC Section 18.50.050 (5) and (6) may also be modified by the Community Development Director as part of the building permit approval process if the proposal includes a replacement of a single wide manufactured home with a double wide and newer manufactured home. The property owner can apply for this waiver only one time per property starting from the date of adoption of this ordinance. Additionally, the proposal should result in aesthetic improvement to the neighborhood. C. The design standards required in TMC Section 18.50.220.A (4) may be modified by the Community Development Director as part of the building permit approval proccsc. The design of an attached ADU that does not reflect the design vocabulary of the existing primary residence may be approved if the new portion of the structure exhibits a high degree of design quality, including a mix of durable exterior materials, detailing, articulation and modulation. (Ord. 2678 §14, 2022; Ord. 2581 §10, 2018; Ord. 2368 §52, 2012; Ord. 2098 §3, 2005) 18.50.220 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standards A. For the purposes of this section, terms shall be defined as follows: 1. "Major transit stop" means a stop on a high -capacity transportation system funded or expanded under the provisions of chapter 81.104 RCW, including but not limited to: commuter rail stops, stops on rail or fixed guideway systems, including transitways, stops on bus rapid transit routes, or routes that run on high -occupancy vehicle lanes, stops for a bus or other transit mode providing actual fixed route service at intervals of at least fifteen minutes for at least five hours during the peak hours of operation on weekdays. 2. "Principal Unit" means the single-family housing unit, duplex, triplex, townhome, or other housing unit located on the same lot as an accessory dwelling unit. B. General Standards. 1. Two (2) ADUs may be created per lot. The lot shall contain one (1) principal unit and a maximum of two (2) ADUs. These ADUs may be either attached or detached. 2. Attached ADUs may occupy a maximum of 40% of the square footage of the principal unit (excluding the area of any attached garage) or up to 1,000 square feet, whichever is greater. 3. Detached ADUs may be a maximum of 1,000 square feet. If built over a detached garage, the detached garage would not count toward the area limit for the ADU. 4. Detached ADUs may be up to 25 feet in height. 5. ADUs are subject to the development standards of the zoning district they are located within. Development standards relating to setbacks and development coverage do not apply to 23 conversions of existing non -conforming structures that are proposed for ADU conversion. New ADUs are not subject to rear yard setbacks on parcels where the rear yard abuts an alley. 6. ADUs may not be rented for periods of less than 30 days. C. Parking. 1. See Figure 18-7 for parking requirements. 2. Tandem spaces are permitted. (Ord. 2716 §5, 2023; Ord. 2581 §11, 2018) 24 ADU Housekeeping Amendments: TMC Title 18-6 Land Uses Allowed by District P = Permitted outright; A = Accessory (customarily appurtenant and incidental to a permitted use) ; C = Conditional (subject to TMC 18.64); U = Unclassified (subject to TMC 18.66); S = Special Permission (Administrative approval by the LDR MDR HDR MUO 0 RCC NCC RC RCM C/L LI HI MICAMIC/H TVS TSO PRO Contractor storage yards PPP p p P Continuing care retirement facility C C C C C C C P Convalescent & nursing homes & assisted living facility for not more than twelve patients C P P P C P P P P P P Convalescent & nursing homes & assisted living facility for more than twelve patients C C C C C C C P Convention facilities P P PPP P P Correctional institutes U11 U U U Daycare Centers (not home -based) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Daycare Family Home (Family Child Care Home)12 A A A A A A A A A A A Diversion facilities and diversion interim services facilities south of Strander Blvd U Domestic Shelter P P P P P Dormitory C C C A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 Drive-in theatres C C C C C C Dwelling — Detached single family (Includes site built, modular home or new manufactured home). One detached single family dwelling per existing lot permitted in MUO, 0, RCC, NCC, TVS. P P P P P P P P P Dwelling- Detached Zero -Lot Line Units P Dwelling- Duplex, triplex or fourplex or townhouse up to four attached P P Dwelling- Townhouses P P Dwelling —Multi-family P P14 p Dwelling — Multi -family units above office and retail uses p p p p C15 22/ ar P Dwelling — Senior citizen housing, including assisted living facility for seniors *see purpose section of chapter, uses sections, and development standards P meeting density and all other MDR standards P 60/ac p 60/ac P 60/ ac P 60/ac P 60/ac C15 100/ ac p Dwelling unit — Accessory 16 A A A A A A A A A 25 26 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director FILE NUMBERS: REQUEST: PUBLIC HEARING: LOCATION: STAFF: ATTACHMENT: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Prepared May 13, 2024 L24-0026 Zoning Code Updates for Tiny Home Villages Consider amendments to enact specific regulations for Tiny Home Villages. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed amendments and make recommendations to the City Council for review and adoption. Scheduled for June 27, 2024 Citywide Nora Gierloff, DCD Director A. Proposed Zoning Code Changes in Strikeout/Underline Format BACKGROUND In 2021 Tukwila amended its Zoning Code to address the State requirement in HB 1220 that indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing be permitted in any zones where hotels are allowed and that permanent supportive housing and transitional housing be permitted in all zones that allow residences or hotels. At the time the HB 1220 Ordinance was adopted we did not develop specific regulations for Tiny Home Villages, which are clusters of sleeping structures up to 120 square feet in size with common hygiene and kitchen facilities. The City has since permitted two villages using the emergency shelter regulations but the proposal is now to have specific regulations tailored to this housing type. Proposed definition: "Tiny Home Villages" means temporary shelter comprised of two or more sleeping structures up to 120 square feet in size with common hygiene and kitchen facilities managed by a host organization which provides on -site services. The City has considered but not acted on a proposal to regulate temporary homeless encampments which must be permitted on sites owned or controlled by religious organizations per the requirements and definitions of RCW 35A.21.360. Encampments do not fall within the requirements in HB 1220 as the "housing" provided is not within a building. DISCUSSION Cities may enact reasonable occupancy, spacing, and safety requirements for temporary tiny home villages to protect public health and safety so long as the conditions do not preclude the siting of these Tukwila City Hal! • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 27 Tiny Home Villages Code Update 5-23-24 Page 2 villages by religious institutions per RCW 35A.21.360. The proposal is to use a similar framework to the standards Tukwila has adopted for other types of emergency housing. This is a residential model where clients are screened, admitted, and assigned a space for the duration of their stay rather than a day or night shelter model where people must leave with their belongings each day. On -site services would be limited to residents and not offered for drop in use. The stability offered by this model has better outcomes for the clients and fewer impacts on the surrounding neighborhood. Therefore, staff is suggesting the following standards: 1. It must be a 24-hour-a-day facility where tiny homes are assigned to specific residents for the duration of their stay. 2. On -site services such as laundry, hygiene, meals, case management, and social programs are limited to the residents of the facility and not available for drop -in use by non-residents. 3. The maximum number of units permitted on a site is constrained by adherence to life safety, infrastructure, and environmental codes but in no case will more than 45 units be permitted. 4. A Memorandum of Agreement between the host organization and the city per TMC 18.50.270 must be executed prior to the start of construction. Transit Access Originally staff had proposed a requirement that villages (like other types of emergency housing) be located within a half mile walking distance of a bus or rail transit stop which was intended to allow these transit dependent populations to reach services and employment. However, the City cannot preclude a religious organization from hosting a village regardless of the distance to transit so that criterion has been dropped. Unit Count Setting a unit count of 45 would allow potential expansions of the two existing villages in Tukwila. Miracle Village has 30 units and Riverton Village has 22. However, not all sites may accommodate this number due to the need to meet Fire Code, access requirements, critical area setbacks, infrastructure requirements etc. In addition, the following standards contained in RCW 35A.21.360 Hosting the homeless by religious organizations —When authorized —Requirements —Prohibitions on local actions would also apply: 1. The duration of the village will be for a minimum of a one-year term that is renewable according to the terms of a memorandum of understanding agreed to by the host organization and City. 2. The maximum unit square footage is one hundred twenty square feet each, with units set at least six feet apart. 3. Electricity and heat must be provided and inspected by the City. 4. Space heaters, if provided, must be approved by the local fire authority. 28 Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov Tiny Home Villages Code Update 5-23-24 Page 3 5. Doors and windows must be included and be lockable, with the managing agency and host organization also possessing keys. 6. Each unit must have a fire extinguisher. 7. Adequate restrooms and hygiene facilities must be provided, including restrooms solely for families if present, along with handwashing and potable running water to be available if not provided within the individual units, including accommodating black water. An additional policy question is whether villages should also be allowed on sites not owned or controlled by a religious organization, such as a government agency or a non-profit organization. If well managed these have proven to be an effective type of emergency housing. Here is a list of the current THV in King County. ProgramName Camp Second Chance 2 Friendship Heights Village 3 Georgetown Village 4 Lake Union Village 5 Miracle Village 6 Othello Village 7 Progressive Skyway Village 8 Riverton Park Village 9 Rosies Village 10 Southend Village 11 T.C. Spirit Village 12 True Hope Tiny House Village 13 Whittier Heights Village 14 Nicklesville - Central District 15 Northlake Service Provider .. Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi.,. Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi... Low Income Housi... Nicklesville Nicklesville Sub -Region Jurisdiction/CoS Council... Urban Unincorporated K... CarEMM Seattle Seattle Seattle South King County Seattle Seattle Council Dst 5 Seattle Council Dst 2 Seattle Council Dst 7 Seattle Council Dst 2 Urban Unincorporated K._CEEB South King County Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle REQUESTED ACTION Seattle Council Dst 4 Seattle Council Dst 2 Seattle Council Dst 3 Seattle Council Dst 3 Seattle Council Dst 6 Seattle Council Dst 4 Type of Program Tiny House Villag. Tiny House Villag♦ Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Tiny House Village Hold the public hearing on the proposed code amendments on June 27, review the amendments, and forward the language as proposed or amended to the City Council for review and adoption. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 29 Tiny Home Villages Code Update 5-23-24 Page 4 Attachment A A new Definition is added to Tukwila Municipal Code to read as follows: 18.06.XXX "Tiny Home Villages" means temporary shelter comprised of two or more sleeping structures up to 120 square feet in size with common hygiene and kitchen facilities managed by a host organization which provides on -site services. A new Section TMC 18.50.240 is added to Tukwila Municipal Code to read as follows: 18.50.240 Tiny Home Villages Tiny Home Villages are allowed on properties owned or controlled by a religious organization or government agency subject to the following criteria: 1. It must be a 24-hour-a-day facility where tiny homes are assigned to specific residents for the duration of their stay. 2. On -site services such as laundry, hygiene, meals, case management, and social programs are limited to the residents of the facility and not available for drop -in use by non-residents. 3. The duration of the village will be for a minimum of a one-year term that is renewable according to the terms of a memorandum of understanding agreed to by the host organization and City. 4. The maximum unit square footage is one hundred twenty square feet each, with units set at least six feet apart. 5. Electricity and heat must be provided and inspected by the City. 6. Space heaters, if provided, must be approved by the local fire authority. 7. Doors and windows must be included and be lockable, with the managing agency and host organization also possessing keys. 8. Each unit must have a fire extinguisher. 9. Adequate restrooms and hygiene facilities must be provided, including restrooms solely for families if present, along with handwashing and potable running water to be available if not provided within the individual units, including accommodating black water. 10. The maximum number of units permitted on a site is constrained by adherence to life safety, infrastructure, and environmental codes but in no case will more than 45 units be permitted. 11. A Memorandum of Agreement between the host organization and the city per TMC 18.50.270 must be executed prior to the start of construction. TMC Section 18.50.270 is hereby amended to read as follows: 18.50.270 Memorandum of Agreement for Emergency Housing, Emergency Shelter, Tiny Home village. l Permanent Supportive Housing or Transitional Housing Prior to the start of operation, the City and facility operator shall develop and execute a Memorandum of Agreement containing, at a minimum, the following items: 30 Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov Tiny Home Villages Code Update 5-23-24 Page 5 1. A Good Neighbor Agreement addressing the following items: a. Quiet hours, b. Smoking areas, c. Security procedures, d. Litter, and e. Adequacy of landscaping and screening. 2. A Code of Conduct establishing a set of standards and expectations that residents must agree to follow. 3. A parking plan approved by the City showing that the facility has adequate parking to meet the expected demand from residents, staff, service providers and visitors. Residents may not park off -site and all vehicles must be operational. 4. A coordination plan with both the Police and Fire Departments, including protocols for response to the facility and to facility residents throughout the City and a maximum number of responses threshold for law enforcement services as established by calls for services in TMC Sections 5.60.040 through 5.60.060. If calls for law enforcement services exceed the agreed upon threshold in any given quarter, the facility operator will work with the City to reduce calls below the threshold level. 5. A requirement to provide regular reports to the City's Human Services Program Coordinator on how facilities are meeting performance metrics such as placement of residents into permanent housing or addiction treatment programs. 6. Any other terms required for consistency with RCW 35A.21.360. Tablel8-6: Land Uses Allowed by District," is hereby amended to add Tiny Home Villages as an accessory use to all zones that allow religious facilities as set forth below. Exhibit A — Table 18-6: Land Uses Allowed by District See Table 18-2 for uses allowed in TUC and Figure i8-1 for uses allowed in Shoreline. For properties zoned LDR, MDR and HDR that are designated as Commercial Redevelopment Areas )see figure 18-9 or 18-10), the uses and development standards of the adjacent commercial zone are permitted and shall apply, subject to the specific criteria and procedures defined in TMC 18.60.060 P = Permitted outright; A = Accessory lcustomarily appurtenant and incidental to a permitted use) ; C= Conditinnai l Su hi ect to TMC 1864); ii= Unclassified (subject to TMC 18.66); 5 =Special Permission {Administrative approval by the Directorl R MDR HDR MUD 0 FCC NCC RC RCM CALI Li HI MICA MK/H TVS TSO PRO Religious facilities with an assembly a rca less than 750 sq.ft. C P P PP P PPP P P Religious Facilities with an assembly area greater than 750 suit. and associated community center buildings c C C C C C C c Tiny Home Village A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 31