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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-28 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes City of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 28, 2013 5:15 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: , Acting Chair; Kathy Hougardy (filling in for Allan Ekberg) and Kate Kruller Staff: Jack Pace, Bob Benedicto, Kathy Stetson, Derek Speck, Evie Boykan, Peggy McCarthy, David Cline and Kimberly Matej Guests: Omar Lee, South Center WA LLC; Christine Lee, South Center WA LLC; Jerry Quinn, MulvannyG2; Craig Davenport, MulvannyG2; Cho Suzumura, MulvannyG2 CALL TO ORDER: Acting Committee Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:22 p.m. The order of agenda items was changed from that as outlined on the original agenda cover sheet in order to accommodate attendees. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Memorandum of Understanding: Joint Human Services Application and Funding Program Staff is seeking Council approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 19 cities, including Tukwila, for the implementation of a joint human services application and funding program. This item is being brought forward to Council as it is comparable to, and largely considered an interlocal agreement, and all such agreements require Council approval. Staff explained that the MOU formalizes processes for application and online reporting for human services funding that has been utilized since 2010. Overall, the program creates administrative efficiency, reduces costs, and coordinates activities. The program will be managed by the City of Kent and will cost the City of UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 4 REGULAR Tukwila $500 annually. MEETING CONSENT AGENDA. B. Proposed Development Agreement: 223 Andover Park East Staff is seeking Committee approval to forward a proposed development agreement to full Council for discussion. The agreement is regarding the property located at 223 Andover Park East (the former Circuit City site). A development agreement is being considered for this site because the proposed development would conflict with current zoning limits for the site. Specifically, the building height would be 180 feet, surpassing the current City limit of 115 feet in this location as well as incorporating 280 residential units into the development in an area that does not currently allow residential. The developers are interested in conducting additional studies, research, and analysis in order to determine the feasibility of the project. However, prior to investing substantial monies for such they are seeking to enter into a development agreement that would approve the residential dwellings and additional height. This agreement would not provide design approval. It would provide the developers with almost three years to complete the feasibility studies, additional analysis and create construction documents for building permits. The agreement would not change any other governing regulations. After discussion among Committee Members, staff and developer representatives, the Committee was in favor of this item moving forward to full Council for discussion. A draft development agreement will be submitted to full Council for review, after which a public hearing will be scheduled as appropriate. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 25 COW FOR DISCUSSION. Community Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes January 28, 2013 Page 2 C. Ordinance: Public Nuisances Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance amending Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 8 regarding public nuisances. The amendment will define and regulate vacant structures, car repair in residential zones, and recreational vehicles as dwellings outside of a licensed mobile home park. Additionally many topics previously included in the Chapter are also included in the International Property Maintenance Code used by the City. This duplication is not necessary. The three significant changes are summarized below: Clarification of definitions for vacant buildings, structures and premises, including abandoned, boarded and chronic nuisance. Defines vacancy as 30 days. Adds regulations for car repairs in residential zones, allowing minor car repair to be conducted be a Defines and adds regulations regarding recreational vehicles including storage and use as a dwelling unit when not in a license mobile home park. Committee Members expressed concerns in regard to regulating car repair to the extent of the specificity as outlined in the draft ordinance. The Committee requested additional research be conducted in comparison to fic car repair regulations and the length of time a recreational vehicle can be occupied as a dwelling unit. Staff will conduct the research as requested by the Committee, UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO and present the findings during discussion at full Council. FEBRUARY 11 COW FOR DISCUSSION. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, February 11, 2013 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #3 Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM.