HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-30 Special Minutes - Comprehensive Plan Update Work Session
City of Tukwila
City Council
Comprehensive Plan Update Work Session
Location:
Tukwila Community Center, Meeting Room B
nd
12424 42 Ave S, Tukwila, WA
Date:
July 30, 2013
Start:
5:33 p.m.
End:
7:44 p.m.
PRESENT
Elected Officials:
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Kathy Hougardy, Council President; Councilmembers: Joe Duffie,
Allan Ekberg,
Staff:
David Cline, Jack Pace, Rebecca Fox, Lynn Miranda, Carol Lumb, Sandra Whiting, Derek
Speck, Laurel Humphrey
Guests:
Kathleen Wilson, Tree and Environment Advisory Committee Member
The purpose of this Council Work Session was to review and discuss proposed changes to the
Southcenter/Tukwila Urban Center, Natural Environment, and Shoreline Elements of the
Comprehensive Plan for the 2015 Growth Management Update.
Introduction and Overview
Department of Community Development (DCD) Director Jack Pace welcomed attendees and
gave an overview DCD staff then provided an overview of the
Comprehensive Plan update process and timeline, as well as a review of the contents of the
2015 Update notebooks previously distributed. The notebooks include summaries, formatted,
each element, versions that show proposed changes in strikeout/underline,
and background reports. Staff indicated that the City of Tukwila is on track to complete the
major update by the due date of June 30, 2015.
Presentations on Southcenter, Natural Environment, and Shoreline Elements
For each of these three elements of the Comprehensive Plan, staff detailed summaries of
requirements, key issues, and recommended changes as shown in the Council review
notebook. The Planning Commission reviewed these elements between April and June of this
year, and the material provided to Councilmembers reflects
recommendations.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and made comments with regard to the proposed
changes. Comments and questions received at this work session were noted by staff and will
be incorporated into a cumulative document for use at a future work session where changes will
be reviewed in greater detail.
City Council Comprehensive Plan Work Session July 30, 2013 Page 2
Next Steps
Council will participate in a second work session on July 31, 2013 for the purpose of reviewing
the Capital Facilities, Utilities, and Transportation elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
A public hearing will be held at the August 12, 2013 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Material distributed prior to meeting:
2015 Comprehensive Plan Update Council Review Notebook
Material distributed at meeting:
Replacement page 5 for Shoreline Element, strikeout/underline version
Powerpoint: 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update - Overview
Powerpoint: Southcenter
The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
Summary by LH. Reviewed by RF. Approved by KH