HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-23 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes Community Affairs and Parks Committee
January 23, 2007 5:00 p.m.
Present: Dennis Robertson, Chair; Pam Carter, council member.
Steve Lancaster, Director of Department of Community Development; Mon Wig, and
Leshya Wig, Wig Properties; Diane Jenkins, Administrative Assistant to the Council; and
Chuck Parrish, community member.
Business Agenda:
A. Southcenter Square street names
Mr. Lancaster indicated that two public streets are being built as a result of the Southcenter
Square development. In naming streets, the city has had a history of recognizing former city
leaders. Two suggestions are former mayor and council member Ed Bauch and former staff
member and council member Mae Harris. Mr. Wig requested that one of the two streets be
named "Wig Blvd" after his company. He highlighted his development activities and noted that
his family develops and retains property. He further explained his plans to do other development
activities in Tukwila. Mr. Wig conveyed that the street located on the north end could be named
"Wig Blvd." and suggested that a donation could be made to the city. Mr. Lancaster noted that
there is time to process the naming of these streets. Mr. Robertson suggested that committee
wait to forward this information onto council and revisit this issue when Ms. Linder is present at
the next CAP meeting on February 13. Mr. Robertson noted that a donation could be made to a
local charity; the naming of a street would not be contingent on a charitable donation.
Ms. Carter further suggested that a "name bank" be developed which could be accessed when
future streets need to be named. A developer could also indicate a preference. Mr. Robertson
and Ms. Carter both supported naming one of the two streets "Wig;" discussion will continue
whether it will be street, boulevard, or drive. Issue to be brought back to February 13
Community Affairs and Park Committee for additional discussion.
B. 2007 Comp Plan Amendments
Mr. Lancaster reviewed the two amendments being submitted to the 2007 Comp Plan. The first
amendment would provide greater flexibility in the siting of a future Transit Center. The second
amendment seeks to redesignate .63 acres of a 1.35 acre site from commercial (RC) to
single- family residential (LDR). This was only a briefing to the committee; he reviewed the next
steps of the process. At the February 12 Committee of the Whole, the council would be briefed
and a public meeting held at the March 5 regular council meeting. Following the March 5 public
hearing, the council would decide whether to forward these amendments to the Planning
Commission. Ms. Carter suggested that pictures of other transit centers be taken; transit centers
could range from a bus stop to a large, facility such as those located at Burien or Northgate.
Forward to February 12 Committee of the Whole.
Adjournment: 5:45 p.m.
L t Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by DJ. Reviewed by RB.