LUTC PKT 02-03-2003February 3, 2003
5:30 pm
City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
City Hall
Council Chambers
MEETING AGENDA
2.
3.
4.
CALL TO ORDER
Approval of Minutes of the .lanuary 27, 2003, meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects
B. Planning Commission Work Program
ADJOURN
Action Salloum/10 min
Action Staff/30 min
Committee I~lember~
Eric Fa/son, Chair
Dean Mcc~o/gan
Michae/ Park
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City Staff
Kathy Mc-Clung, D/rector, Community Development Services
Sandy L y/e, Administrative Assistant
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MEETING SUMMARY
In attendance: Committee members Eric Faison, Chair, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan and Councilmember Mike Park;
Councilmember Linda Kochmar; City Manager David Moseley; Director of Community Development Services Kathy McCiung;
Public Works Director Cary Roe; Assistant City Attorney Karen Kirkpatrick; Deputy Director of Community Development Services
Patdck Doherty; Senior Planner Margaret Clark; Traffic Engineer Rick Perez; Assistant Traffic Manager Raid Tirhi; Traffic Analyst
Sarady Long; Administrative Assistant Sandy Lyle.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Faison called the meeting to order at 5:38 pm.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the January 6, 2003, meeting were approved as amended.
Agenda item "C" was moved to the beginning of the agenda to accommodate the Adelaide Neighborhood Traffic Safety
project.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment on any item not included in the agenda.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adelaide Neighborhood Traffic Safety (NTS) Project - Residents in the vicinity of 12th Avenue SW
between SW Dash Point Road and SW 296th Street have requested the installation of traffic calming devices in that area
based on concerns of high traffic speeds. Staff met with neighborhood residents to discuss potential traffic calming
alternatives. A consensus was reached to propose the installation of three speed humps. Ballots were sent to property
owners within 600 feet of the proposed speed hump locations. The returned ballots reflected a majority of support for traffic
calming devices. A few residents who did not receive ballots because they lived outside the 600' installation radius were
opposed to the traffic calming devices at a second meeting to discuss the balloting results. The Committee m/s/c
recommendation to the City Council to approve at its February 4, 2003, meeting.
B. Comprehenive Plan Site-Specific Requests and Follow-Up to Chapter/Map Discussion and
Questions - Comprehenive Plan Site-specific Requests - Staff presented Site-specific Request #1 - Taylor, Paterson
and Robinson. It was recommended that Shidene Olsen's parcel be included with the other requests based on similar noise
impacts and that the properties be granted a Comprehenive Plan designation and zoning of Neighborhood Business and BN.
The 'Planning Commission voted three to two to grant a Comprehenive Plan designation and zoning of Neighborhood
Business and BN to the Taylor, Peterson and Robinson's parcels, but not to include the Olsen parcel. However, because the
vote was not by the majodty of the Committee, it comes forward as "No Recommendation".
After the staff presentation, public testimony was taken. Mr. Klingman testified that he did not receive any e-mail concerning
the requests. He further stated that commercial business would take away from the neighborhood environment. Ms. Powers
also stated that she did not receive notification and that she had lived there since 1987 and that the noise has always been
present. Wayne Carlson representing Pat's Plumbing stated that he was concerned that Neighborhood Business would not
allow expansion of Pat's Plumbing. He also asked if a development agreement could be utilized to allow the use. Nathan
Smith who lives on 28th Avenue also stated that he did not receive any notification. Lee Ferron, husband of Shidene Olsen
stated that they were not notified and found out by chance about the Planning Commission's December 4, 2002, public
hearing. He was also concerned that the Olsen property was included by staff without Ms. Olsen's written permission. Janet
Stewart, daughter of Vilma Taylor, testified that the business had been in existence for 15 years and was in a good
neighborhood.
Following the close of public comment, the LUTC asked staff to explain the notification process. It was explained that the
notice of the Planning Commission's public headng was sent out to all property owners within 300 feet of the site at least 14
days prior to the public hearing. The site was also posted in two places, one in front of Vilma's Signs and one in front of Pat's
Plumbing. Only the applicants and anyone who requested to be a Party of Record were notified of subsequent meetings.
The Committeee asked if there was an option that would allow the uses to become legal. Staff responded that a Community
Business designation could be considered with a development agreement, which would limit other uses in the area. After
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discussion, the Committee voted to recommend to the full Council that the Taylor and Paterson parcels be designated
Community Business with a development agreement.
Staff made the presentation on Site-specific Requests #2 and fl3, stating that the applicants had requested a change in
Comprehenive Plan designation and zoning of approximately 10 acres from Business Park and BP zoning to Community
Business and BC zoning. Staff recommended that the request be denied because there was not a need for additional BC
zoning. In addition, staff recommended that the City explore potential changes to the BP Use Zone Chart to meet changing
market conditions. Rob Rueber, an applicant on Request #2, testified in support of the request. The Committee voted to
recommend a change in Comprehenive Plan designation and zoning from Business Park to Community Business on these
parcels. The Committee was familiar with Request #3, Kitts Corner; therefore, they did not want a staff presentation. The
Committee voted to recommend to the full Council approval of the change from Business Park and BP to Multiple Family
and RM 2400.
Follow-up to LUTC's Questions on Chapters 1-10 -The Committee had no questions on Chapter 1 - Introduction and
Chapter 2 - Land Use. Rick Perez, Traffic Engineer presented the responses to questions from the LUTC on Chapter 3 and
also responded to a January 6, 2003, comment letter from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Patdck
Doherty, Deputy Director of Community Development Services, responded to the Committee's questions on Chapter 6 -
Economic Development. The Committee suggested that the word" Educational" be broken out of "Institutional" Development
on page IV-21. The Committee stated that they did not need a presentation on Chapter 5 - Housing. Staff went over the
responses to Chapter 6 -Capital Facilities. There was only one additional change - changing the anticipated year of
construction for the senior center and community center from 2009 to 2006, not 2005, as previously discussed. Mr. Doherty
went over the changes to Chapter 7 - City Center. The LUTC requested that language pertaining to "holding a competition to
design city hall" be deleted. Staff then went over the changes to Chapter 8 - Potential Annexation Area. There were no
requested changes to Chapter 9 - Natural Environment. The LUTC asked why the different wireless providers were called
out when other utility providers were not. They directed staff not to call them out specifically. The Committee
recommendations on the 2002 Comprehenive Plan Amendments will go the full Council for first reading on February 18,
2003.
C. Legislative Transportation Principles for 2003 - The City's 2003 Legislative Agenda makes
transportation one of three major advocacy areas for the upcoming legislative session. The Committee discussed the State
Package and the Regional Package sections of the proposed 2003 Legislative Agenda, which was prepared pdor to the
failure at the polls of Referendum 51. The Committee m/s/c recommendation of approval of the Legislative Agenda to the
City Council at its February 4, 2003, meeting, with one amendment to the State Package portion. The Committee said that if
the Legislature grants Seattle additional taxing authodty for light rail, the same taxing authority should also be granted to
other subareas, if those subareas so desire.
D. 2002 Pavement Markings contract Acceptance and Retainage Release - The Stdpe Rite, Inc.,
Citywide Pavement Marking Channelization Project (AG#01-122), in the amount of $79,528.42 was accepted as complete.
The Committee m/s/c recommendation of contract approval and release of retainage to the City Council at its February 4,
2003, meeting.
E. 2003 Metro Transit Service Changes - City staff and Jack Latteman, Metro Transit, detailed proposed
transit service changes in the Federal Way and Northeast Tacoma area in the fall of 2003. Routes with Iow ridership would
be reduced or eliminated and other mutes would originate from the Twin Lakes Park and Ride, which is currently
underutilized, instead of the Park and Ride lots at South 320th Street and South 348th Street. Savings would be used to
increase service hours and frequency of departure on other mutes, especially routes to downtown Seattle. It was
announced that, for the first time, Metro Transit and Pieme Transit would be partnering to cover service areas in both
Federal Way and Northeast Tacoma. Public meetings will be held in February to gather comments from riders and
interested citizens. The Committee wished to wait until all public comment had been considered to present this topic to the
full City Council.
F. Limited Property Tax Exemption Code Amendment - On December 3, 2002, the City Council passed
Resolution #20-380, designating the City Center Core and Frame zones as a residentia/targeted area for the purposes of
applying a limited property tax exemption to new multifamily construction of over 4 units. Staff presented proposed code
language for incorporation into the Federal Way City Code (FWCC), which was derived from applicable State regulations
(RCW 84.14.005) as well as by analyzing the corresponding local code provisions from nearby communities that have
previously enacted similar limited property tax exemptions for multifamily construction. The Committee m/s/c
recommendation of approval of the new code language to the City Council at its February 4, 2003, meeting.
5. FUTURE MEETINGS
The next scheduled meeting will be February 3, 2003.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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CITY OF
Federal Way
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
VIA:
SUBJECT:
February 3, 2003
Eric Faison, Chair
Land Use and Transportation Committee
Marwan Sa~S_ystems Manager
David H. ~J~lose}~ Oity Manager
Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects
BACKGROUND:
This memorandum provides the Council with the current status of the grant applications submitted in 2002,
grant funding received to date, and required match.
Pacific Highway S HOV Phase II (S 324 Street to S 340th Street)
(Construction Phase)
Grant Fund
· 2002 Regional TEA21 (Federal) $ 2,850,000
Required Match
$ 384, 750
Pacific Highway S HOV Phase III (S 284th Street to Dash Point Rd)
(Design and Right of Way Phase)
Grant Fund
Required Match
· 2002 Countywide TEA21 (Federal)
· 2002 Transportation Partnership Program (State)
· 2002 Regional TEA 21 (Federal)
$ 409,000 $ 55,215
$ 1,800,000 $ 1,191,000
No Grant Funding was Awarded
S 348m Street (9th Avenue S to SR99)
(Design, Right of Way and Construction)
· 2002 Arterial Improvement Program (State)
No Grant funding was awarded
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21" Avenue SW Extension (S 356th to S 357th Street)
(Design, Right of Way and Construction)
· 2002 Arterial Improvement Program (State)
· 2002Hazard Elimination System (Federa0
No Grant funding was awarded
No Grant funding was awarded
2002 Grant Funding Totals
Grant Fund
Required Match
Federal Grants - TEA21 $3,259,000 $ 439,965
State Grants - TPP $1,800,000 $1,191,000
Total $5,059,000 $1,630,965
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends placing the following items on the February 18, 2003 Council consent agenda:
· Acceptance of the Federal grant in the amount of $2,850,000 for the Pacific Highway S HOV
Phase II Project
· Acceptance of the Transportation Improvement Board grant in the amount of $1,8000,000 for
the Pacific Highway S HOV Phase III Project.
· Approve the attached resolution to accept the Federal grant in the amount of $409,000 for the
Pacific Highway S HOV Phase III Project.
AI'I'ROVAI~ OF (:OMMITTEE RI':I'ORT:
Eric F'.dstm, Chair
Dean Mc Colgam Mend)er
Michael Park, Member
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING
IMPROVEMENT OF PACIFIC HIGHWAY SOUTH HOV LANES
PHASE III (S 284TM STREET TO DASH POINT ROAD) IN THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way applied for a grant from the Washington State
Department of Transportation for the purpose Qf design, right-of-way acquisition and construction of
Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III between S 284th Street and Dash Point Road; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Transportation agrees to grant the
City of Federal Way estimated federal funds in the amount of Four Hundred Nine Thousand Dollars
($409,000) provided that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into the Local
Agency Agreement; and
WHEREAS, by accepting said grant the City of Federal Way agrees to execute the
Local Agency Agreement; and
WHEREAS, by accepting said grant the City of Federal Way agrees to match the
federal funds in an estimated amount of Fifty Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen Dollars
($55,215), which has been budgeted in the City's 2003 - 2004 budget;
Res. # , Page 3
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Execution of Acceptance Of the Local Agency Agreement.
The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the Local Agency
Agreement regarding improvement of Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (S 284th Street to
Dash Point Road) in the City of Federal Way.
Section 2. Receipt of Federal Funds.
The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to receive the state and federal
funds estimated to be Four Hundred Nine Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($409,000.00).
Section 3. Matching Funds Authorized. Pursuant to the terms of the Local Agency
Agreement, the city commits approximately Fifty Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen and 00/100
Dollars ($55,215.00), in matching funds.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution
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 resolution.
Section 5. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the
effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 6. Effective Date.
passage by the Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE
WASHINGTON, this
This resolution shall be effective immediately upon
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
__ day of February, 2003.
Res. # , Page 4
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
ATTEST:
MAYOR, JEANNE BURBIDGE
CITY CLERK, N. CHRISTINE GREEN, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
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CITY OF ~
Federal Way
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
VIA:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Eric Faison, Chair
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC)
Kathy McClung, Community Development Services Director ~x,~,/
Margaret H. Clark, AICP, Senior Planner ~
David ~nager
February 3, 2003
2003 Planning Commission and Long Range Planning Work Program
This
1.
BACKGROUND
memorandum includes the following:~
Status of the 2002 Planning Commission Work Program as approved by the City Council
on February 19, 2002. The status of work performed to date on each item and whether
that work should be carried over into 2003 are shown.
Status of other work to be completed by City staff but not required to be presented to the
Planning Commission. However, this work will be incorporated into code amendments or
comprehensive plan amendments, which are presented to the Planning Commission.
3. On-going long range planning responsibility required by state law.
4. Potential new work items for the 2003 Planning Commission Work Program.
5. Staff recommendation on the work program.
6. A request for recommendation from the LUTC on the 2003 Planning Commission Work
Program.
~ In order to assist the LUTC in its recommendation, a column has been included to explain whether state law or other authority
mandates the work item.
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Long Range Planning Work Program Page I
II. STATUS OF 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM
Potential Carry- Required By State Law
Description Status Over Items
2002 Comprehensive The Planning Commission has Yes RCW 36.70A.130(1) requires
Plan Update completed their public hearing the comprehensive plan to be
and the LUTC has completed updated annually.
their review. The adoption
ordinance is going to the City
Council for first reading on
February 18, 2003.
2002 Development The City received requests for Yes RCW 36.70A. 130 requires
Regulations Update six code amendments, related that cities consider
to changes to the Neighborhood amendments to their
Business (BN) and Business development regulations
park (BP) Use Zone Charts in from interested parties on at
September 2001. They were least an annual basis.
presented to the City Council
for the Selection Process in
June 2002. No formal work has
been done as yet.
Amen~l FWCC Chapter No formal work has been done Yes RCW 36.70A.450 prohibits
22, Article XIII, as yet. cities from imposing special
Division 6 relating to requirements, which would
requirements for prevent family day-care
allowing Home facilities from locating in
Occupations and residential areas.
clarifying the definition
and intent of a home
occupation.
Amend FWCC Chapter Completed October 2002. No RCW 36.70B.200 authorizes
22 to add a process for a city to approve a
Development development agreement only
Agreements and make after a public hearing.
related changes to
consolidate public
hearings.
Amend FWCC Chapter No formal work has been done Yes No
22, Article XV to allow as yet.
more flexibility for
shared parking and other
parking-related
incentives in the City
Center Core and Frame.
Amend FWCC, Division No formal work has been done Yes No
8 relating to setbacks in as yet.
the City Center Core and
Frame.
2003 Planning Commission and
Long Range Planning Work Program Page 2
Potential Carry- Required By State Law
Description Status Over Items
Amend FWCC, Division No formal work has been done Yes No
8 to prohibit vehicle as yet.
service stations (gas
stations) in the City
Center Frame.
Amend FWCC, Section No formal work has been done Yes No
22-1093 to address types as yet.
of land surface
modifications permitted
outright.
Wellhead Protection - The City has received the Yes WAC 173-100-120 requires
Amendments to FWCC August 2001 Lakehaven Utility local governments to adopt or
Chapter 22, Article XIV District study. We will be amend regulations to
utilizing this study to develop implement Wellhead
regulations to implement Protection Programs required
wellhead protection policies by the Federal Safe Drinking
pursuant to the Countywide Water Act.
Planning Policies and the
Federal Way Comprehensive
Plan.
Amendments to the This was a two-part study Yes. The Market No
Code to allow processing consisting first of a Market Study has been
ora Planned Action Study to determine the completed and the
SEPA for a portion of feasibility of conducting a area to be covered
the City Center Core Planned Action SEPA for the by the Planned
City Center Core and Frame Action SEPA has
and then preparation of a been identified.
Planned Action SEPA. Staff is presently
working on a scope
of work for the
Planned Action
SEPA.
Group Homes Type 1 The consultants have prepared Yes No. However, the Council
a draft report. This amendment has requested that staff
was broken down into two review whether amendments
parts. That portion addressing are appropriate in light of the
separation requirements for discussion of the Twin Lakes
transitional housing in Multiple Oxford House.
family zones has been
completed in September 2002.
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Long Range Planning Work Program Page 3
Potential Carry- Required By St&te Law
Description Status Over Items
Phase II Potential An Inventory Report and an Yes. Anticipated to RCW 36.70A.130(3) requires
Annexation Study Initial Fiscal Scan for the sub- be completed in jurisdictions to review their
area plan have been completed. August 2003. urban growth areas, including
In addition draft Level of densities and make changes,
Service Analysis, draft Sub- if needed, at least every 10
area Plan Goals and Policies, years.
and draft Comprehensive
Planning and Zoning
Designations have been
completed.
Amendment relating to The Planning Commission held Yes No
large retail a public hearing. Staff is in the
establishments in City process of setting up meetings
Center Core and Frame with affected property owners.
A joint LUTC/Planning
Commission meeting will
follow this.
Amendments to the The City has hired a consultant, Yes No
Community Design who has prepared draft
Guidelines to provide for language. The amendments are
flexibility in addressing scheduled to be heard by the
faq:ade lengths, Planning Commission in March
modulation requirements 2003.
and roof pitch
requirements for large
institutional uses within
residential zones as well
as to amend the Use
Zone Charts to allow
increased heights for
religious institutions in
residential zones.
Miscellaneous Code The following were approved Yes. These are on- No
Amendments by Council: going
housekeeping-
Amendments to FWCC, related items that
Chapter 22 relating to are identified
definitions of residential throughout the
densities; clarifications to calendar year by
provisions relating to the staff.
keeping of animals; correction
to the definition of affordable
housing; and expansion of the
criteria for quasi-judicial
project-related rezones.
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Long Range Planning Work Program Page 4
III. OTItER CODE AMENDMENTS NOT REQUIRED TO BE PRESENTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Potential Carry-Over Required By State
Description Status
Items Law
Endangered Species Act This study was No Required by U.S.
(ESA)/NPDES Gap Analysis, completed in June Department of Fish and
Stormwater Capital 2002 and the Wildlife 4(D) Rule, and
Improvement Project Review, results were potentially by RCW
and Stream Inventory incorporated into 36.70A. 172 for protection
Assessment Chapter 9 - of critical areas.
Natural
Environment of
the 2002
Comprehensive
Plan Update.
Traffic Impact Fee and This study is Yes. The results of this study No
Concurrency Management anticipated to be will be incorporated into
System completed by Chapter 3 -Transportation of
April 2003. the 2003 Comprehensive
Plan Update.
IV. OTItER LONG RANGE PLANNING RESPONSIBILITIES
Description I Status I Required By State Law
ANNUAL REPORTS
Office of Financial Management This is an annual report provided to the State RCW 43.62.030 requires
Yearly Population Estimate Office of Financial Management (OFM) OFM to annually determine
Report the population of all cities
and towns of the State of
.Washington as of April 1
King County Benchmark and This is an annual data request made of all RCW 36.70A. 130 required
Annual Growth Information cities by King County to fulfill requirements Countywide Planning
Report of the Growth Management Act (GMA) Policies (CWPP's) to be
adopted by King County by
July 1, 1992. The CPP's set
up the Benchmark Program
to assess progress in
meeting the CPP's.
-Track and Inventory Buildable Under the Buildable Lands Program, six RCW 36.70A.215 requires
Lands counties, including King County, must evaluation of data collected
annually collect data on land capacity and under the "Buildable Lands
development activity from their cities and Program".
unincorporated areas
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Long Range Planning Work Program Page 5
ge
POTENTIAL NEW WORK ITEMS FOR THE 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM
(Not in priority order)
Description Required By State Law
2003 Comprehensive Plan Update. The City has
received six new site-specific requests for changes to
comprehensive plan designation and zoning. Staff will
also be making changes to Chapter 3, "Transportation,"
to comply with state law.
2002 Development Regulations Update. The City has
received one request for a change to the Neighborhood
Business (BN) Land Use Chart to include mini storage
in BN zone.
Research potential changes to the allowable mix of uses
in the BP zone in order to meet changing market
conditions.
In order to increase residential capacity to meet the
adopted targets, City staff proposes that a definition of
density for conventional subdivisions be added to
Federal Way City Code (FWCC) Chapter 20,
"Subdivisions." The definition of density will be based
on gross acreage, which should result in relatively more
lots than presently allowed, based on the requirement for
minimum lot sizes.
Amend the City Code to include a provision requiring
an applicant to hold neighborhood traffic meetings to
discuss ways, such as traffic calming devices, of
mitigating impacts to the neighborhood.
Adopt regulations for existing manufactured home
parks. The existing regulations were written for
singlewide homes and are not working very well for the
larger doublewide homes that are more common today.
Add policies to the comprehensive plan to
encourage low impact development and amend
various codes to require development to
incorporate measures for low impact development
in order to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff
to protect our surface and groundwater resources.
Yes. RCW 36.70A. 130 requires that cities that cities
update their comprehensive plan on an annual basis.
Yes. RCW 36.70A. 130 requires that cities consider
amendments to their development regulations from
interested parties on at least an annual basis.
No
No
No
No
RCW 90.71.070, Puget Sound Water Quality
Protection, requires local governments to implement
elements of the Puget Sound Work Plan, as funding is
available. The 2000 Work Plan calls for adoption of
low impact development ordinances that allow and
encourage Iow impact development practices.
40 CFR 9, 122, 123, and 124, National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Phase II Storm Water
Regulations, requires municipalities to reduce
pollutants in stormwater runoff for new development
and redevelopment sites.
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Long Range Planning Work Program Page 6
Description Required By State Law
Amend FWCC, Section 22-946.1, "Essential Public No
Facilities" to clarify that essential public facilities are
subject to the standards of the underlying zoning
district in which they are allowed.
No
Amend various sections which address temporary
uses to make them consistent with each other, e.g.:
Section 22-552 allows for a 60-day temporary use
permit, with the possibility for an additional 60 days
for a total of 120 days. However, Chapter 13 states
that temporary business registrations are only issued
for a maximum of 90 days without the possibility of
an extension. Also, consider amending FWCC
Chapter 22, Article X, "Temporary Uses" to set up
criteria to allow uses that are permitted in a particular
zoning district on a temporary basis.
Modify setbacks in the Neighborhood Business Zone
Charts to promote a more pedestrian-friendly
environment.
Consider amending the regulations for Multiple
Family in the City Center Core (CC-C) and City
Center Frame (CC-F) to make development more
economically feasible. Examples include making
changes to how additional height is permitted. Also
evaluating the requirement for open space and
removing a cap on maximum density. Allow density
to be determined by development standards similar to
senior housing.
Consider modifying the definition of Short
Subdivision to the division or redivision of land into
nine or less lots. Right now, a short plat is a division
or redivision into four or less parcels.
Amend FWCC Section 20-60 to allow zero lot line
development for binding site plans for commercial,
business, office, industrial, and residential
condominium development.2
Consider amending FWCC Section 22-332 to delete
the requirement for a nonconforming use to be
terminated if there are any structural changes. Also,
consider raising the threshold from 15 to 50 percent to
conform to the provisions of FWCC Section 22-334.
Consider adding the category "Cessation of Use"
Section 22-332.
Consider amending FWCC Section 22-342 to allow
nonconforming improvements that have been
constructed since City incorporation to rebuild to 100
percent of the assessed or appraised value of the
improvement prior to the damage.
No
No
No
No
No
No
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Long Range Planning Work Program Page 7
Description Required By State Law
Consider amending FWCC Section 22-409 to add an No
additional criterion, related to "economic conditions"
for allowing time extensions.
Based on research from other jurisdictions, decrease No
parking ratios for offices and hotels, and differentiate
between administrative and customer service offices.
Consider amendments to FWCC Chapter 22 Article XV, No
"Off-Street Parking," to ensure consistency between
various sections.
VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the following priority for the 2003 Planning Commission Work Program. This is
divided between amendments required by State Law and those that are discretionary.
1. Work Products Required by State Law:
(a) Complete 2002 Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
(b) Prepare 2003 Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
(c) Process requests by citizens received in 2001 and 2002 for amendments to
FWCC Chapter 22 (the requests will be subject to the Selection Process).
(d) Complete Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Study.
(e) Prepare Office of Financial Management Yearly Population Estimate.
(f) Respond to the King County Benchmark and Annual Growth Information
Report.
(g) Track and Inventory Buildable Lands.
2. Discretionary Work Products:
(a) Amend the code to allow processing of a Planned Action SEPA.
(b) Amendments to the Community Design Guidelines related to fagade lengths,
modulation requirements, and roof pitch requirements.
(c) Complete amendments relating to large retail establishments in the City Center
Core and Frame.
(d) Amend the regulations for Multiple Family in the City Center Core and Frame.
(e) Amend the regulations relating to processing and standards for essential public
facilities.
(f) Amend the regulations to address setbacks in the City Center Core and Frame
and in Neighborhood Business zones.
(g) Amend the Use Zone Chart in the Business Park Zone to meet changing
market conditions.
(h) Amend the City Code to require applicants to hold traffic-related
neighborhood meetings, when warranted.
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Long Range Planning Work Program Page 8
VII. REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION
Based on past experience, planning staff's time is expected to be spent on the annual comprehensive
plan update process, working with the consultant on code amendments, and completing those long
range tasks required by state law (please refer to Annual Reports in Section IV of this memorandum).
Staff is requesting the LUTC to choose from the following options:
Recommend adoption to the City Council of. the 2003 Planning Commission Work
program as presented in Section VI (Staff Recommendation).
2. Recommend adoption to the City Council of the 2003 Planning Commission Work
program as modified this evening.
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE ACTION:
Eric Faison Dean McColgan Mike Park
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