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Home My WebLink AboutOrd 1711 - Planned Residential Developments (Repealed by Ord 1758) fps x-‘ 4 f C T ukw i la Washington Cover page to Ordinance 1711 The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 1247, 1289 AND 1599, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER /846, PERTAINING TO PLANNED RESIDEN- TIAL DEVELOPMENTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILPIY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 1711 was amended or repealed by the following ordinances. AMENDED BY: REPEALED BY: 1758 sZZ 1LA, t j J O ti 7` r yi f+f N =A� i 1908 C it y Washington Ordinance No. 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 1247, 1289 AND 1599, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.46, PERTAINING TO PLANNED RESIDEN- TIAL DEVELOPMENTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the establishment of specific standards to the current regulations is necessary to offer a higher level of predictability for the development of Planned Residential Development (PRD) projects, and WHEREAS, some of the provisions in Chapter 18.46 lack clarity and require interpretation which may be in conflict with the intent of the code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that changes in density standards, lot area and setback requirements, as well as clarification of the application of design review guidelines and downslope and side yard buffer requirements, will offer clearer direction to the applicant, citizens and City staff, avoiding the need for code interpretation and providing assurance that new PRD projects will be compatible with the surrounding residential development within the City; and WHEREAS, A SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on June 17,1994, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 18.46.020 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 18.46.020 Permitted districts. Planned residential development (PRD) may be permitted in the following districts. (1) R -1, Single family residential, (2) R -2, Two family residential when there are wetlands, watercourses, and associated buffers on the lot; (3) R -3, Three- and four family residential when there are wetlands, watercourses, and associated buffers on the lot; (4) R -4, Low apartments when there are wetlands, watercourses, and associated buffers on the lot; (5) RMH, Multiple residence high density when there are wetlands, watercourses, and associated buffers on the lot. Section 2. Section 18.46.030(1) of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 18.46.030(1) In R -1 districts, only single family detached dwellings may be permitted. Section 3. Repealer. Section 18.46.040 is hereby repealed. Section 4. Section 18.46.060 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 18.46.060. Relationship of this chapter to other sections and other ordinances. (a) Lot Size, Building Height and Setbacks. (1) Lot Size and Setbacks. A maximum reduction of 15% for lot areas and setbacks in R -1 districts shall be permitted based upon the underlying zone and in accordance with the Table 1 below, provided that the following are also substantially provided. (A) At least fifteen percent of the natural vegetation is retained (in cases where significant stands exist) (B) Advantage is taken or enhancement is achieved of unusual or significant site features such as views, watercourses, or other natural characteristics. (C) Separation of auto and pedestrian movement is provided, especially in or near areas of recreation. (D) Development aspects of the PRD complement the land use policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Table 1, Minimum Lot Area and Setbacks (This table reflects the maximum reduction of 15 Zone Minimum Minimum Minimum District Lot Size Front Setback Side Setback R -1 -7.2 1 6,120 1 25.5 1 Not less than 4.0 R -1 -9.6 1 8,160 I 25.5 I Not less than 4.0 R -1 -12 1 10,200 1 25.5 I Not less than 4.0 R -1 -20 1 17,000 1 25.5 1 Not less than 4.0 Minimum Rear Setback 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 2) Building Height. Building heights may be modified within a PRD when it assists in maintaining natural resources and significant vegetation, and enhances views within the site without interfering with the views of adjoining property For increases in building height, there shall be a commensurate decrease in impervious surface. (b) Off street Parking. Off street parking shall be provided in a PRD in the same ratio for types of buildings and uses as required in Chapter 18.56. However, for multiple family zoned sites with sensitive areas, a minimum of two parking stalls per unit will be allowed, with a 50% compact stalls allowance, and parking stalls in front of carports or garages will be allowed if the design does not affect circulation. (c) Platting Requirements. The standards of the subdivision code for residential subdivisions shall apply to planned residential developments if such standards are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter Upon final approval of the PRD, filing of the PRD shall be in accordance with procedures of the subdivision code if any lots are to be transferred. (d) Impervious Surface. The maximum amount of impervious surface calculated for the total development allowed on sensitive areas sites will be 50% for each single family development and each multi family development. (e) Recreation Space Requirements. Sensitive areas and stands of significant trees may be counted as area required to meet the recreation space minimums, if usable passive recreation opportunities within these areas are demonstrated. Opportunities could include connection and continuation of area -wide trail systems, wildlife or scenic viewing opportunities, or picnic areas. (f) Landscape and Site Treatment for Sites with Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4 Geologic Hazard Areas. (1) Downslope and Side Yard Buffers. Photomontage or computer generated perspectives, taken from the nearest downslope off -site privately owned property, shall show minimum landscape coverage of twenty five percent of the structures at the time of project completion with anticipated forty percent coverage within fifteen years. This standard may supplement or be in lieu of the applicable landscape yard requirement. (2) Roads and Access Drives. Any road or access drive which cuts approximately perpendicular to a slope to the ridge line of a hill shall have minimum five -foot planted medians. Trees shall be a species that provides a branch pattern sufficient to provide, at maturity, 50% coverage of the pavement area. Roads or drives which require retaining walls parallel to the topographic line shall plant roadside buffers of Northwest native plant species. (g) Review guidelines contained in Section 18.60.050 shall apply to PRD's. (h) For single family developments, site plans shall include placement and footprint of the residences, driveways and roads. Section 5. Section 18.46.070 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 18.46.070 Multi Family Density Standards. In multiple family residential districts, the Planning Commission may recommend and the City Council may authorize a dwelling -unit density not more than 20% greater than permitted by the underlying zones, after entry of findings that the following are substantially provided. (1) A variety of housing types is offered. (2) At least 15% of the natural vegetation is retained (in cases where significant stands exist) (3) Advantage is taken or enhancement is achieved of unusual or significant site features such as views, watercourses, wetlands or other natural characteristics. (4) Separation of auto and pedestrian movement is provided, especially in or near areas of recreation. (5) Developmental aspects of the PRD complement the land use policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Section 6. Section 18.46.110(a)(1) of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows. (1) Justification for the density increases, or lot size and setback reductions, if requested by the applicant; Section 7. Section 18.46.112(2) of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: (2) Reasons for density increases, or lot size and setback reductions, meet the criteria as listed in Section 18.46.070 Section 8. Severabilitv. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance. Section 9. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after passage and publication as provided by law PASSED BY THE CITY CO U�TCIL OF THE CI OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this 8th day of August 1994. ATTEST AUTHENTICATED (j.eve—t e E. Cantu, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Linda P Cohen, City Attorney FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK. S 1 7r PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. g jc f PUBLISHED• 9 /!0 J T EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCE NO /V/ Joh' Rants, Mayor CITY OF TUKWILA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 1247,1289 AND 1599, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.46, PERTAINING TO PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. On g /Y the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance No. 7 establishing changes in density standards, lot area and setback requirements and specific standards to the current regulations to offer a higher level of predictability for the development of Planned Residential Development (PRD) projects, offering clearer direction to the applicant, citizens and City staff, avoiding the need for code interpretation and providing assurance that new PRD projects will be compatible with the surrounding residential development within the City; providing for severability and establishing an effective date. The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who submits a written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a copy of the text. APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of Published Seattle Times: 9 //G f9 arse E. Cantu, City Clerk