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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-07-09 Community Affairs and Parks MinutesCity of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meetin Minutes .July 9, 2012 S:001).177. PRESENT Councilmembers: Kathv Hougardv, Chair; Joe Duffie and Allan Ekberg Staff: Jack Pace, Minnie Dhaliiyal, David Cline and Kimberly Matzj Guests: Sharon Mann, resident; Sandra Kruize, resident; GaiN Singh, 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. Bid Award: Tukwila Community Center Sbrav Park Sewer Connection Staff is seeking Council approval to award a bid to Goodfellow Bros., Inc., for the installation of a sewer connection at the TUklylla Community Center Spray Park in the amount of $64,495.50. When first opened in 2008, a tempomiv inside drop connection was installed to the King County server manhole from the Spray Park, due to costs. As required by the County, the City is now installing an outside drop connection to the sewer manhole. When compared to an inside connection, that outside connection is not in the manhole and will not interfere with maintenance. This project was bid under budget and will be funded through the 301 Parks Fund. The Committee inquired about the possibility- of recycling the water used at the Spray- Park. Public Works staff stated that they will pass on that inquHN to Parks and Recreation staff. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 16 CONSENT AGENDA. B. Low Densitv Residential Zone Height Standard /Single Fanuly Design Standards This item was last discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee in April. The Committee sent it foitiyard to the COW later that month kvithout a recommendation. At that time, the COW returned it back to Committee for further discussion and recommendation. No changes have been made to the information since it was last considered at COW and Committee. In summaiv, the TMC calls for building heights to be regulated by the Washington State Building Code. The Planning Commission recommends continuing to calculate the building height per the Washington State Building Code, except if property is zoned residential and the slope of the property is 15% or larger. If the slope is 15% or larger, the building height would be calculated in one of two ways: either establish the plane from the lowest finished or existing grade adjoining the building at anv exterior wall; or establish grade planes at intervals of at least 15 feet for different sections of the structure. A diagram displaying a comparison of building height standards with surrounding cities, Tukwila's current calculation and the proposed calculation were included in the agenda packet. Sandra Knuize spoke in favor of the proposed changes and described the negative impacts that infill has had on her existing structure and privacy She spoke to the importance of neighborhood compatibility Sharon Mann spoke against the proposed changes, stating that they are restrictive and anti development. She noted the natural challenges involving the communitv's topography and commented that if the community was flat, this was not be an issue. Communitv Affairs Parks Committee Minutes Julv 9, 2012 Paae 2 Gain Singh concurred Nvith Ms. Mann's continents and suggested the Citv allow for larger footprints as an incentive to compensate for height restrictions. After a length- discussion, the Committee did not feel that they could make a recommendation at this time to in favor of changing the City's current height standards. However, they did state that they -,would like to staff to explore incentives that Nvould deter three stoic homes. Staff Nvill return to Committee later in the year to discuss the results of such research. RETURN TO COMMITTEE LATE 2012. C. Renewal of Moratorium: Medical Cannabis Collective Gardens Disaensaries Staff is requesting Council approval to renew a moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens and dispensaries. The Citv Council originally- passed a one -year moratorium on August 15, 2011, which is set to expire on August 1=4, 2012. Due to relevant medical cannabis initiatives that are expected to be on the November 2012 general election ballot, and resulting action in the 2(_)13 State Legislature, staff is seeking renewal of the moratorium for an additional year. It is hopeful that after that time, the State Nvill have provided enough clarity regarding laws governing medical cannabis collective garden and dispensaries for the City to apply appropriate land use regulations. A public hearing Nvill be set for July 23, 2(_)12. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 23 COW FOR DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC HEARING. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Next lPeeting: Monday, July 23, 2012 5:00 p.m. —Conference Room 43 Committee Chair Approval Wnutt,� by kni'vl.