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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-28 Community Affairs and Parks Minutes ^r�^ Tukwila �~/I��� r Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS C OMNMTEE Meeting Minutes Jxouo/yJ8, 2008-5:00 Conference Room #3 PRESENT Coouoiboumohc/a: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Verna Griffin and Do"SeunQuinn Stuff: Bruce Fletcher, Jack Pace, Minnie Dhaliwal, Rhonda Berry, Derek Speck and Kimberly Mato Guests: Chuck Parrish, Mike Overbeck (resident), Julia Talcott (resident), Christi Sheridan-Cisler (resident), Doug Cio|cxbcuidond, Chris Slutt, Steve Beck, Julie Hoyle-Lowe and Jamie Durkin CALL 1[O ORDER: Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order u15:Olp.no. 1, PRESENTATIONS No presentations. H. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Modifications to Zoniniz and Subdivision Codes to Allow for Zero-Lot Line Townhouse DevelODment Staff ix requesting eooblio hearing for modifications toZoning and Subdivision Codes iu order toallow for zero-lot line townhouse development iuTukwila. In summary, City staff is looking at existing land which is zoned multi-family and is seeking to identify opportunities that will provide owner-occupied housing rather than apartment complexes. Rcdove|opuhle areas as well as current undeveloped areas in the City's multi-family zones are mostly comprised of long and narrow lots, which lead to some challenges when building residential units. Townhouse development offers the opportunity to build another owner-occupied product besides condominiums. Suggested modifications tothe Zoning and Subdivision Codes will provide guidelines and set the design standards expected for tovadh0000 dcvo|opnuco1 in the Tukwila community. The gnu| is to publish tonodhonuo design guidelines separate from the existing Multi-Family Design Guidelines which the Council adopted iul992. Staff stated that several neighboring jurisdictions have implemented townhouse development within their communities. Committee Chair Hernandez would like to hear from other cities that have already adopted zero-lot line townhouse development guidelines. Code ubuugeu nclutb/e to townhouse development have been to the 9|unuiug Commission oevc/u) boueo. Staff desires to forward the Planning Commission's recommendations to full Council and hold a public bcuziuQ ou the changes on February 2008. Staff communicated that ucvonzi pre-applications have been submitted iu anticipation uf this ordinance. Comoud1co Chair Hernandez said that although the proposed Townhouse Design Guidelines are u good start iu the right direction, she feels that it is not clear in the proposal which muuodiem are required and which are optional. She would like staff tuuse clarifying language as well as provide some oxunnp|ca on guideline interpretation and criteria application. Additionally, Couuoi}onemhcr (]dtDu stated that she would like to see uouup of what areas in the City this would be applicable to iuok/dcd in the packet that will go to full Council. . . Community Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes January 28. 2008 - Paae 2 Mike Overbeck, a Tukwila resident and potential developer, distributed an informational memo to attendees. He said that he is looking at townhouse development from a financial standpoint which offers new economic opportunity to potential developers. He has attended several of the Panning Commission meetings where the applicable zoning and subdivision codes have been discussed. He stated that his main focus is that Tukwilas suggested landscape setbacks are more stringent than King County, Seattle and other surrounding cities. He would like staff to re-assess the need for such stringent setbacks. Jack Pace recommended that Mr. Overbeck attend the February 11 public hearing so that his comments can be on record. After the hearing, full Council can direct staff to make specific changes. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 11 COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING. B. Amendment #1 to Contract #03-058 with Starfrre Sports Starfrre Sports, who currently has a long-term lease with the City for Fort Dent Park, is requesting an amendment to their existing contract with the City. This amendment will eliminate the softball fields currently located at the Park and add new soccer fields and an accompanying locker room to allow for a practice area that will be subleased to the Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise coming to Seattle. Staff stated that they have been working together with Starfire personnel to create contract language that is fair to both Starfrre and the City. In addition to the changes outlined above, a modification has been made to the parking section which Chris Slatt of Starfire believes captures the spirit of what needs to be done; that there is no longer a sole commitment on the side of the City to respond to parking issues. Instead, the City and Starfrre agree to work together to identify funding to provide additional parking. Committee Chair Hernandez commented on Section 5.3 and 5.3.2 on page 10 of the current contract, which outlines the City's obligations relating to parking. She recommended that these sections be reviewed to ensure that all clauses regarding parking are consistent with proposed changes. Mr. Slatt discussed at length the conversion that will take place if this amendment is approved. The information he provided included: turf and grass fields, of which the grass field would have very limited public access due to wear and tear; and the creation of mod fields. He stated that the MLS group intends to spend approximately $2 million on the changes. He also commented that the conversion will not increase parking requirements. Mr. Slatt also passed around an additional proposed contract amendment that will be brought to full Council (Section 5.12). This change will allow Tukwila residents to be exempt from parking fees during Starfrre special events with proof of residency. Some Committee members commented that it might be beneficial for Starfire to show their presentation at full Council. It was noted, however, that the majority of Council has already seen the presentation. Due to the proposed elimination of the softball fields at Fort Dent, the Committee expressed a desire and need for softball field users to have an opportunity to responded to and comment on this contract amendment at both the February 11 COW and February 18 Regular meeting (or other such regular meeting to which this items may be assigned). UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 11 COW. m. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, February 11,2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room #3 ~ Committee Chair Approval Mi. tes by KAM.