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LUTC PKT 12-03-2012City of Federal Way City Council Land Use /Transportation Committee December 3, 2012 City Hall 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers MEETING AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes) 3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Action Council Topic Title /Description Presenter Page or Info Date Time A. Approval of Minutes: November 5, 2012 LeMaster 2 Action N/A 5 min. B. Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School Mulkey 7 Action 1/02/2013 5 min. Project — 100% Design Status Report and Consent Authorization to Bid C. SW 312th St; 14th Ave SW to Dash Point Road Mulkey Action 1/02/2013 5 min. Improvement Project — 100% Design Status Consent Report and Authorization to Bid D. S 320th St at 20th Ave S Intersection Roberts 9 Action 1/02/2013 5 min. Improvements Project — 85% Design Status Consent Report E. Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase IV (S Roberts 11 Action 1/02/2013 5 min. 312th St to Dash Point Road) Improvement Consent Project — Project Acceptance F. S 320th St at I -5 Southbound Off -Ramp Roberts 13 Action 1/02/2013 5 min. Channelization Project— Project Acceptance Consent G. Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Appleton 15 Action 1/02/2013 5 min. Agreement with King County for Conservation Consent Futures Levy Funding and Change of Spring Valley Project Scope H. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Perez 21 Action 1/02/2013 5 min. Projects Consent I. 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Clark 23 Action 1/2/2013 10 min. Ordinance 1st Reading 4. OTHER 5. FUTURE MEETINGS /AGENDA ITEMS: The next LUTC meeting will be Monday, January 7, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. 6. ADJOURN Committee Members City Staff Bob Celski, Chair Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Jeanne Burbidge, Member Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant ll Susan Honda, Member 253 -835 -2701 G I LL?CI LUTCAgendas and Summaries 2012(12 -3 -2012 LUTCAgenda.doc City of Federal Way City Council Land Use and Transportation Committee November 5, 2012 City Hall 5:30 PM City Council Chambers MEETING SUMMARY Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Bob Celski and Committee members Susan Honda and Jeanne Burbidge. Staff in Attendance: Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Cary Roe, Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Associate Planner Matt Herrera, Surface Water Manager Will Appleton, Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller, Principal Planner Margaret Clark, Planning Manager Isaac Conlen, Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith, and Administrative Assistant II Darlene LeMaster. 1. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Celski called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. 3. BUSINESS ITEMS Topic Title/Description Forward to Council A. Approval of the October 1, 2012 LUTC Minutes N/A Committee approved the October 1, 2012 LUTC minutes as presented. Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Honda Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0 B. 2013 Right of Way Landscape Maintenance Contract Bid Award Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum presented information on this item. There was no public comment. Deputy Director Salloum noted that At Work!, the lowest responsive responsible bidder, is a corporation out of Bellevue that has done similar work for other government agencies. Although At Work!'s prior work experience has not been exclusively in the public right of way, staff feels confident that it will not be a problem. Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented. Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Honda Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0 Nov. 20, 2012 Consent C. 2013 Street Sweeping Services Contract Bid Award Nov. 20, 2012 Consent Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum presented information on this item. There was no public comment. Committee member Honda asked how often streets are swept. Deputy Direct Salloum explained that Council established the current level of service. Residential streets are swept quarterly with an extra sweep in the fall for an annual total of five sweeps. Arterials are swept 14 times a year, once monthly and an extra sweep in November and December. Committee member Honda inquired if the City could purchase its own sweeper. Deputy Director Salloum said that historically, the City has always contracted out for this 2 Land Use /Transportation Committee Page 2 October 1, 2012 service. Given the current desired level of service standard, it would not be cost effective to invest in our own sweeper. More discussion continued on how Federal Way's level of service compared to other cities. Deputy Director Salloum also stated that Federal Way funds this service from the Surface Water Maintenance Fund rather than the General Fund because clean streets help with successful surface water management. If Council chooses to change its desired level of service for street sweeping in the future, staff would be happy to reevaluate the potential purchase of a sweeper for cost effectiveness. Chair Celski asked if fuel costs rise during the term of the contract, could the contractor come back to the City and argue that the compensation is not adequate. Deputy Director Salloum stated that although fuel costs have risen, staff did not notice much difference m bids due to this factor. Also, the bids received were extremely competitive. Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented. Moved: Honda Seconded: Burbidge Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0 D. 2013 Surface Water Infrastructure Maintenance and Services Contract Bid Award Nov. 20, 2012 Consent Surface Water Manager Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public comment. Committee member Honda inquired if the City is spending the full amount of the contract last year. Mr. Appleton said that the entire budgeted amount was exhausted last year; however, staff will also be able to work within the amount of the new contract to keep the compensation for services within the budgeted amount. Mr. Appleton spoke to some of the specifics of the current expiring contract and how staff has managed to keep the compensation at the level it has been over the last six years. The contract compensation is based on "on call" services and staff will be closely managing the call outs to the contractor. The cost of services bid has increased due to an increase in prevailing wages. Chair Celski reiterated that the City schedules the contractor at our discretion to go out and work. Mr. Appleton responded that yes, staff will be administering more prep work to keep this next year's surface water infrastructure maintenance and service contract within budget. Chair Celski also asked if monies not spent in the street sweeping contract could be transferred into the vactor services contract. Mr. Appleton said that it is possible; however, staff would prefer to avoid that option because he is confident staff can work within the budgeted amount. Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented. Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Honda Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0 E. Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Text Amendments Related to Required Parking Nov. 20, 2012 Spaces Ordinance 1st Reading Associate Planner Matt Herrera presented information on this item that is part of the 2012 Planning Committee Work Program. The goal of the proposed text amendment is to assist Land Use applicants the site development and make the process easier for them. Currently, in cases where the Land Use Code doesn't provide for parking stall requirements, the applicant is required to have a parking study done. The current process is both frustrating and costly to the applicant. The proposed text amendment will provide minimums for the most common uses. Staff has sourced both the Institute for Transportation Engineers and WA Cities Association for their text amendments. Committee member Honda asked if handicapped parking stalls have been addressed in this section of the code. Mr. Herrera responded that handicapped stalls are provided for in the Building Code. The subject code text amendment has no influence on handicapped stalls. Conversation continued between Committee member Honda, Mr. Herrera and Assistant City Attorney Beckwith regarding requirements for certain uses and examples of those uses. Mr. Herrera explained that the FWRC mandates minimum requirements. Many applicants do more G: \LUTC \LUTC Agendas and Summaries 2012 \11 -5 -12 Minutes.doc Land Use /Transportation Committee Page 3 October 1, 2012 than the minimum. The City could also mandate more parking stalls be required. The uses that are not as common will be addressed on a case by case basis. Existing facilities are grandfathered in to the existing requirements. Property sales would not trigger new requirements as long as the use stayed the same. Only improvements /new use would trigger compliance with new requirements. Committee member Burbidge suggested that the revised amendment have the code for handicapped parking stalls referenced in the text. Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented. Moved: Honda Seconded: Burbidge 4. OTHER None Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0 5. FUTURE MEETING The next LUTC meeting will be rescheduled to Monday, December 3, 2012 at 5:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. 6. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM. COMMITTEE APPROVAL: Bob Celski, Chair Attest: Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member 4 G: \LUTC \LUTC Agendas and Summaries 2012 \11 -5 -12 Minutes.doc COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2013 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL ITEM #: SUBJECT: Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School Project —100% Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council authorize staff to bid the Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School Project and return to the LUTC and Council for bid award, further reports and authorization? COMMITTEE: Land Use and Transportation Committee MEETING DATE: December 3, 2012 CATEGORY: Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing ❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other STAFF REPORT BY: John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer DEPT: Public Works01 Attachments: Land Use and Transportation Committee memorandum dated December 3, 2012. Options Considered: 1. Authorize staff to bid the Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School Project and return to the LUTC and Council to award the project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. 2. Do not authorize staff to bid this project and provide direction to staff. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the January 2, 2013 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. MAYOR APPROVAL: Commit&e Council DIRECTOR APPROVAL: ommittee Council COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Forward Option 1 to the January 2, 2013 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move to authorize staff to bid the Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School Project and return to the LUTC and Council to award the project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder." (BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE) COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ TABLED /DEFERRED/NO ACTION ❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) REVISED - 02/06/2006 5 COUNCIL BILL # 1ST reading Enactment reading ORDINANCE # RESOLUTION # CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MEMORANDUM DATE: December 3, 2012 TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee VIA: Skip Priest, Mayor FROM: Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works and t��' Emergency Managemen John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer 513"" SUBJECT: Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School Project -100% Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid BACKGROUND: This project will install a new traffic signal with an exclusive all stop pedestrian phase at the intersection of SW 312`h Street and 14th Ave SW with the additional features of curb, gutters, 8 foot sidewalk, 6 foot planter, 5 foot bike lane, and street lights along approximately 745 feet of the north side of SW 312`h Street from Dash Point Road to 14th Ave SW. PROJECT ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES: Design $ 208,000 Right of Way Acquisition 101,000 2012 Construction Cost 607,575 10% Construction Contingency 60,757 12.5 % Construction Management 75,950 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS AVAILABLE FUNDING: Budgeted City Funds Safe Route to School Grant TOTAL AVAILABLE BUDGET $1,053,282 $ 200,000 859,080 $1,059,080 This project is within the available budget and staff anticipates bidding the project in April 2013 and project award in May 2013. Construction should commence in June 2013 after school closes for the summer with an estimated substantial completion date of early September. 6 COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2013 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL ITEM #: SUBJECT: SW 312th St — 14th Ave SW to Dash Point Road Improvement Project —100% Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council authorize staff to bid the SW 312th St — 14th Ave SW to Dash Point Road Improvement Project and return to the LUTC and Council for bid award, further reports and authorization? COMMITTEE: Land Use and Transportation Committee MEETING DATE: December 3, 2012 CATEGORY: ® Consent ❑ City Council Business ❑ Ordinance ❑ Resolution ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other STAFF REPORT BY: John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer DEPT: Public Works —14A' Attachments: Memorandum to the Land Use and Transportation Committee dated December 3, 2012. Options Considered: 1. Authorize staff to bid the SW 312"' St — 14th Ave SW to Dash Point Road Improvement Project and return to the LUTC and Council to award the project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. 2. Do not authorize staff to bid this project and provide direction to staff. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the January 2, 2013 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. MAYOR APPROVAL: o. Fee Council DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Committee Council COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Forward Option 1 to the January 2, 2013 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move to authorize staff to bid the SW 312th St —14`h Ave SW to Dash Point Road Improvement Project and return to the LUTC and Council to award the project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder." (BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE) COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ TABLED /DEFERRED/NO ACTION ❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) REVISED - 02/06/2006 7 COUNCIL BILL # 1ST reading Enactment reading ORDINANCE # RESOLUTION # CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MEMORANDUM DATE: December 3, 2012 TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee VIA: Skip Priest, Mayor FROM: Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer -5ju SUBJECT: SW 312th St — 14th Ave SW to Dash Point Road Improvement Project — 100% Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid misA BACKGROUND: This project is to increase the safety and capacity of the intersection of SW 312th Street and Dash Point Road. This project will widen SW 312th Street to three lanes with bike lanes from 14th Avenue SW to Dash Point Road (SR 509). Work will include utility relocation, storm drainage, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lighting, traffic signal replacement, signing, channelization and landscaping. PROJECT ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES: Design $ 310,188 ROW Acquisition (Completed in 2011) 37,000 2012 Construction Cost 975,250 10% Construction Contingency 97,525 12.5% Construction Management (City Staff) 121,900 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $ 1,541,863 AVAILABLE FUNDING: Budgeted City Funds $ 1,489,000 Mitigation $60,063 Interest Earning 7,000 TOTAL AVAILABLE BUDGET $ 1,556,063 This project is within available budget and staff anticipates bidding the project in April 2013 and project award in May 2013. Construction should commence in June 2013 after school closer for the summer with an estimated substantial completion date of early September. 8 COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2013 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL ITEM #: SUBJECT: S 320th Street at 20th Avenue S Intersection Improvements Project — 85% Design Status Report POLICY QUESTION: Should the Council authorize staff to proceed with design of the S 320th Street at 20th Avenue S Intersection Improvements Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 100% design completion for further reports and authorization? COMMITTEE: Land Use and Transportation Committee MEETING DATE: December 3, 2012 CATEGORY: Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other STAFF REPORT BY: Brian Roberts, P. E., Street Systems Project Enginee DEPT: Public Works Attachments: Memorandum to the Land Use and Transportation Committee dated December 3, 2012. Options Considered: 1. Authorize staff to proceed with the design of the S 320th Street at 20th Avenue S Intersection Improvements Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 100% design completion stage for further reports and authorization. 2. Do not authorize staff to proceed with finalizing the present design of this project and provide direction to staff. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the January 2, 2012 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. MAYOR APPROVAL: Comnditee Council DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Committee Council COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Forward Option 1 to the January 2, 2012 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move to authorize staff to proceed with the design of the S 320`" Street at 20`" Avenue S Intersection Improvements Project and return to the LUTC and Council at the 100% design completion stage for further reports and authorization." (BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE) COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ TABLED /DEFERRED /NO ACTION ❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) REVISED — 02/C6/2006 9 COUNCIL BILL # 1ST reading Enactment reading ORDINANCE # RESOLUTION # CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MEMORANDUM DATE: December 3, 2012 TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee VIA: Skip Priest, Mayor FROM• Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works Brian Roberts, P.E., Street Systems Project Engine SUBJECT: S 320th Street at 20th Avenue S Intersection Improvements Project — 85% Design Status Report d Emergency Management '1" l BACKGROUND: The intent of this project is to increase the capacity of the intersection by the addition of a second left -turn lane in each direction of S 320th Street at 20th Avenue S, with 250 feet of turn lane storage. Work will include utility relocation, storm drainage, paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lighting, traffic signal replacement, signing, channelization, and landscaping. The following provides a brief synopsis of the progress on this project to date. Currently, the project design is approximately. 85% complete, which includes the following completed tasks: • Topographical Surveys • Geotechnical Investigation • SEPA Submittals • Right of Way Plan • Channelization Plans • Preliminary Contract Specifications • Project Design to 85% Ongoing Tasks Include: • Project Design to 100% PROJECT ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES: Design $ 450,000 ROW Acquisition 0.00 2013 Construction Cost 3,000,000 10% Construction Contingency 300,000 Construction Management 375,000 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $ 4,125,000 AVAILABLE FUNDING: Budgeted City Funds (2011/2012) $ 500,000 Budgeted City Funds ( 2013/2014) 3,500,000 Mitigation 144,284 Interest 3,245 TOTAL AVAILABLE BUDGET $ 4,147,529 This project is within available budget and staff anticipates bidding the project in February of 2013 and awarding it in April 2013. Construction will commence in early May 2013 with an estimated substantial completion before October 30, 2013. 10 COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2013 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL ITEM #: SUBJECT: Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase IV Project — Project Acceptance POLICY QUESTION: Should the Council accept the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase IV Project constructed by J.R. Hays & Sons, Inc. as complete? COMMITTEE: Land Use and Transportation Committee MEETING DATE: December 3, 2012 CATEGORY: Consent El City Council Business ❑ Ordinance ❑ Resolution El Public Hearing ❑ Other STAFF REPORT BY: Brian Roberts, P. E., Street Systems Project Engines`' DEPT: Public Works Attachments: Memorandum to Land Use and Transportation Committee dated December 3, 2012 Options Considered: 1. Authorize final acceptance of the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase IV Project constructed by J.R. Hays & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $9,855,191.61 as complete. 2. Do not authorize final acceptance of the completed Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase IV Project constructed by J.R. Hays & Sons, Inc. as complete and provide direction to staff. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: The mayor recommends Option 1 be forwarded to the January 2, 2013 Council Consent Agenda for approval. MAYOR APPROVAL: Com ttee DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Council Committee Council COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Forward Option 1 to the January 2, 2013 Council Consent Agenda for approval. Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move to authorize final acceptance of the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase IV Project constructed by J.R. Hays & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $9,855,191.61 as complete." (BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE) COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ TABLED/DEFERRED /NO ACTION ❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) REVISED — 02/06/2006 11 COUNCIL BILL # 1ST reading Enactment reading ORDINANCE # RESOLUTION # CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MEMORANDUM DATE: December 3, 2012 TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee VIA: Skip Priest, Mayor �, FROM• Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works an Emergency Management G'° ' l Brian Roberts, P. E., Street Systems Project Engine SUBJECT: Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase IV Project — Project Acceptance BACKGROUND: Prior to release of retainage on a Public Works construction project, the City Council must accept the work as complete to meet State Department of Revenue and State Department of Labor and Industries requirements. The Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase IV Project (S 312th Street to Dash Point Road) contract by J.R. Hays & Sons, Inc. is complete. The final construction contract amount is $9,855,191.61. This is $954,830.39 below the $10,810,022.00 (including 10% contingency) budget that was approved by the City Council on June 15, 2010. cc: Project File Central File K: \LUTC\2012 \12 -03 -12 2012 Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase IV Project - Project Acceptance.doc 12 COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2013 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL ITEM #: SUBJECT: South 320th Street at I -5 Southbound Off -Ramp Channelization Project — Final Acceptance POLICY QUESTION: Should the Council accept the South 320th Street at I -5 Southbound Off -Ramp Channelization Project constructed by ICON Materials as complete? COMMITTEE: Land Use and Transportation Committee MEETING DATE: December 3, 2012 CATEGORY: • Consent ❑ City Council Business ❑ Ordinance ❑ Resolution ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other STAFF REPORT BY: Brian Roberts, P. E., Street Systems Project Engine eiUf DEPT: Public Works Attachments: Memorandum to Land Use and Transportation Committee dated December 3, 2012 Options Considered: 1. Authorize final acceptance of the South 320th Street at I -5 Southbound Off -Ramp Channelization Project constructed by ICON Materials in the amount of $2,456,978.68 as complete. 2. Do not authorize final acceptance of the completed South 320th Street at I -5 Southbound Off -Ramp Channelization Project constructed by ICON Materials as complete and provide direction to staff. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: The mayor recommends Option 1 be forwarded to the January 2, 2013 Council Consent Agenda for approval. MAYOR APPROVAL: Co ittee Council DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Committee Council COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Forward Option 1 to the January 2, 2013 Council Consent Agenda for approval. Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move to authorize final acceptance of the South 320t Street at 1-5 Southbound Off -Ramp Channelization Project constructed by ICON Materials in the amount of $2,456,978.68 as complete." (BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE) COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ TABLED /DEFERRED /NO ACTION ❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) REVISED — 02/06/2006 13 COUNCIL BILL # 1ST reading Enactment reading ORDINANCE # RESOLUTION # CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MEMORANDUM DATE: December 3, 2012 TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee VIA: Skip Priest, Mayor FROM• Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works an Emergency Management0 Brian Roberts, P. E., Street Systems Project Engineer /. . SUBJECT: South 320th Street at I -5 Southbound Off -Ramp Channelization Project — Project Acceptance BACKGROUND: Prior to release of retainage on a Public Works construction project, the City Council must accept the work as complete to meet State Department of Revenue and State Department of Labor and Industries requirements. The South 320th Street at I -5 Southbound Off -Ramp Channelization Project contract by ICON Materials is complete. The final construction contract amount is $2,456,978.68. This is $446,391.32 below the $2,903,370.00 (including 10% contingency) budget that was approved by the City Council on May 3, 2011. cc: Project File Central File K: \LUTC\2012 \12 -03 -12 2012 South 320th Street at 1 -5 Southbound Off -Ramp Channelization Project - Project Acceptance.doc 14 COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2013 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL ITEM #: SUBJECT: Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with King County for Conservation Futures Levy Funding and change of Spring Valley Project Scope. POLICY QUESTION: Should the Council authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the existing Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between King County and the City of Federal Way to allow for the disbursement of funding for the Bridges property acquisition and expansion of the Spring Valley Project scope to include additional properties and easements? COMMITTEE: Land Use and Transportation Committee MEETING DATE: December 3, 2012 CATEGORY: Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Resolution ❑ City Council Business STAFF REPORT BY: William Appleton, P.E., Surface Water Manager, ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other DEPT: Public Works Attachments: • Memorandum to the Land Use and Transportation Committee dated December 3, 2012. • Amendment to the Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Options Considered: 1 Authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment to the Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between King County and the City of Federal Way for open space acquisition projects. 2. Do not authorize execution of the amendment and provide direction to staff. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the January 2, 2013 City Council Consent Agenda for approval MAYOR APPROVAL: o ttee Council DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Co Council COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Committee recommends forwarding Option 1 to the January 2, 2013 City Council consent agenda for approval. Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move to authorize the Mayor to execute the attached Amendment to the Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between King County and the City of Federal Way for open space acquisition projects. " (BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE) COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL # ❑ DENIED 1ST reading ❑ TABLED/DEFERRED /NO ACTION Enactment reading ❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE # REVISED — 08/12/2010 RESOLUTION # 15 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: VIA: FROM: SUBJECT: December 3, 2012 Land Use and Transportation Committee Skip Priest, Mayor Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works William Appleton, P.E., Surface Water Manager Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agree Conservation Futures Levy Funding BACKGROUND: and Emergency Management m County for On June 5th, 1990, the City of Federal Way and King County entered into a perpetual Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for establishing procedures for dispersing King County Conservation Futures Levy Funds to Federal Way on projects selected for acquisition by King County. Attached to this memorandum is an Amendment to the original agreement necessary for dispersement of funds to Federal Way for the Bridges Property acquisition. The subject amendment also adds additional properties to the Spring Valley project scope to accurately reflect the current SWM property acquisition list, Table 1, thereby allowing for conservation futures funds designated for the Spring Valley project to be utilized for these additional properties in the future. Table 1 West Hylebos Basin Properties Size (acres) Easement/Fe e Simple Bridges 17.26 Fee Simple Barovic 11.2 Fee Simple Castellar 4.6 Fee Simple Gowers 1.97 Fee Simple Snyder 6.92 Fee Simple Harms 3 Easement Carlson 3.5 Easement Ostrum 3.7 Easement Properties in bold italics are those to be added to the interlocal agreement. 16 AMENDMENT TO THE CONSERVATION FUTURES INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN KING COUNTY AND THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY FOR OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PROJECTS Preamble The King County Council, through Ordinance 9128, has established a Conservation Futures Levy Fund and appropriated proceeds to King County, the City of Seattle and certain suburban cities through the procedures set forth in Ordinance 8867, as amended by Ordinance 14714. This amendment is entered into to provide for the allocation of additional funds made available for open space acquisition. THIS AMENDMENT is entered into between the CITY OF FEDERAL WAY and KING COUNTY, and amends and attaches to and is part thereof of the existing Interlocal Cooperation Agreement entered into between the parties on the Stn day of June, 1990, as previously amended. The parties agree to the following amendments: Amendment 1: Article 1. Recitals A paragraph is hereby added to the Recitals Section to provide for a Conservation Futures Levy Fund allocation for the Federal Way CFL (Hylebos Creek) open space acquisition project, and hereafter reads: • On September 27, 2010, the King County Council passed Ordinance 16932, which appropriated a total of Two Hundred and Fifty Eight Thousand Dollars ($258,000) in Conservation Futures Levy proceeds to the City of Federal for the Federal Way CFL (Hylebos Creek) acquisition Project. On March 7, 2011, the King County Council passed Ordinance 17043, authorizing the King County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Federal Way for the disbursement of Conservation Futures Funds in Ordinance 16932. • On November 9, 2011, the King County Council passed Ordinance 17232, which appropriated a total of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) in Conservation Futures Levy proceeds to the City of Federal for the Federal Way CFL (Hylebos Creek) acquisition Project. On June 18, 2012, the King County Council passed Ordinance 17345, authorizing the King County Executive to enter into interlocal agreements with the City of Seattle and the suburban cities for the disbursement of Conservation Futures Funds in Ordinance 17232. Amendment H CFT Interlocal Federal Way - King County 2010 and 2012 CFT proceeds Amendment 2: Article V. Conditions of Agreement Section 5.1 is amended to include Attachment H, which lists 2010 and 2012 Conservation Futures Levy Allocations for the Federal Way CFL (Hylebos Creek) acquisition Project. Amendment 3: Article VII. Responsibilities of County The first two sentences of this article are amended to include Attachment H, which lists 2010 and 2012 Conservation Futures Levy proceeds allocations for the Federal Way CFL (Hylebos Creek) acquisition Project: Subject to the terms of this agreement, the County will provide Conservation Futures Levy Funds in the amounts shown in Attachments A through H to be used for the Projects listed in Attachments A through H. The City may request additional funds; however, the County has no obligation to provide funds to the City for the Projects in excess of the total amounts shown in Attachments A through H. The County assumes no obligation for the future support of the Projects described herein except as expressly set forth in this agreement. Amendment 4: Attachment H The attachments to the interlocal agreement are hereby amended by adding Attachment H, which is hereby attached to the interlocal agreement, incorporated therein and made a part thereof. In all other respects, the terms, conditions, duties and obligations of both parties shall remain the same as agreed to in the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement as previously amended. This document shall be attached to the existing Interlocal Cooperation Agreement. Amendment H CFT Interlocal Federal Way - King County 2010 and 2012 CFT proceeds -2- 18 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, authorized representatives of the parties hereto have signed their names in the spaces set forth below: KING COUNTY CITY OF FEDERAL WAY Dow Constantine King County Executive Skip Priest Mayor Date Date Acting under the authority of Ordinances 17043 and17345 Acting under the authority of Ordinance: Dated: Approved as to form: Approved as to form: DAN SATTERBERG King County Prosecuting Attorney City Attorney Amendment H CFT Interlocal Federal Way - King County 2010 and 2012 CFT proceeds -3- 19 ATTACHMENT H 2012 CONSERVATION FUTURES LEVY CITY OF FEDERAL WAY ALLOCATION Jurisdiction Project Allocation Federal Way Federal Way CFL (Hylebos Creek) (Ordinance 16932) $ 258,000 Federal Way Federal Way CFL (Hylebos Creek) (Ordinance 17232) $ 300,000 TOTAL $ 558,000 Project Descriptions: Ordinance 16932: 315722 — Federal Way CFL (Hylebos Creek) $ 258,000 $258,000 in CFT funds is proposed to be allocated to this project, which has a goal of acquiring riparian habitat on Hylebos Creek, from the abandoned Federal Way Camp Kilworth CFT project. Also added to the scope of this project is a 6.5 acre parcel adjacent to Enticknap Wetland on Hylebos Creek, which is part of this project. Ordinance 17232: 315722 — Federal Way CFL (Hylebos Creek) $ 300,000 2012: $300,000 is added to this multiple - parcel project, with a first priority of up to 14 acres of fee simple or conservation easement habitat lands in the Hylebos Creek project scope, and in addition to add one fee acquisition property and three conservation easement properties to the project scope. The project is located on Hylebos creek in Federal Way between South 373rd Street and South 356th Street near the Pacific Highway. City of Federal Way — Hylebos Creek $ 558,000 Amendment H CFT Interlocal Federal Way - King County 2010 and 2012 CFT proceeds 20 COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2013 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL ITEM #: SUBJECT: Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects POLICY QUESTION: Should City Council authorize staff to submit grant applications for transportation improvement projects? COMMITTEE: Land Use and Transportation Committee MEETING DATE: December 3, 2013 CATEGORY: • Consent ❑ City Council Business ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Resolution ❑ Other STAFF REPORT BY: Rick Perez, P.E. Traffic Engineer DEPT: Public Works Attachments: Memorandum to Land Use and Transportation Committee dated December 3, 2013. Options Considered: 1. Authorize staff to submit grant funding applications under the State Quick Response Highway Safety Improvement program. 2. Do not submit grant funding applications under the State Quick Response Highway Safety Improvement program. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor recommends forwarding Option 1 to the January 2, 2013 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. MAYOR APPROVAL: Commi(tee Council COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Forward Option 1 to the January 2, 2013 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Committee Council Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move to authorize staff to submit grant funding applications under the State Quick Response Highway Safety Improvement program." (BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE) COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ TABLED/DEFERRED /NO ACTION ❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) REVISED — 02/06/2006 21 COUNCIL BILL # 1ST reading Enactment reading ORDINANCE # RESOLUTION # CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MEMORANDUM DATE: December 3, 2012 TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee VIA: Skip Priest, Mayor FROM: Cary M. Roe, P.E., Director of Parks, Public Works, and Emergency Management Rick Perez, P.E., City Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects BACKGROUND: This memorandum provides Council with information on a new grant funding program for transportation projects. WSDOT issued a "call for projects" for their Quick Response Highway Safety Improvement program. The goal of this program is to decrease the number of fatal and serious crashes that occur on local roadways. Projects selected for funding from this program must be obligated for construction by July 31, 2013. Project Grant Citywide system improvements Adding flashing yellow arrow traffic signal modifications to the five intersections listed on Table 1 (below). Also, adding reflective tape on signal head back plates to improve their visibility at all signals within the City that do not have them. Estimated Total Project Cost $ 340,300 Local Required Match $o Possible Grant Funds $ 340,300 TOTAL Table 1 — Flashing Yellow Arrow Conversions $ 340,300 $ 0 $ 340,300 SR 161 (Enchanted Pkwy S) @ S 352 "d St (northbound and southbound) 6th Ave SW @ SW Campus Dr (eastbound and westbound) 20th Ave S @ S 312th St (eastbound and westbound) 1St Ave S @ S 356th Street (all directions) Weyerhaeuser Wy S @ S 320th St (westbound) 22 COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2013 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL ITEM #: SUBJECT: 2012 Amendments to the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) POLICY QUESTION: Should the city approve amendments to the text of Chapter 1, "Introduction," and Chapter 2, "Land Use," related to Urban Agriculture, and two citizen - initiated requests (Request #1 —Hoit, and Request #2 — Barrett/ Lindberg) for changes to the comprehensive plan and zoning map? COMMITTEE: Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) MEETING DATE: December 3, 2012 CATEGORY: ❑ Consent ❑ City Council Business ® Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Resolution ❑ Other STAFF REPORT BY: Principal Planner Margaret Clark DEPT: Community & Economic Development Attachments: 1) Draft Adoption Ordinance with Exhibits A -C; 2) October 29, 2012, Staff Report to the Planning Commission with Exhibits A -D; 3) Draft Minutes of the November 7, 2012, Planning Commission Public Hearing Background: The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on November 7, 2012, at the close of which they recommended to the council approval of the following: 1) text amendments to Chapter 1 "Introduction," and Chapter 2, "Land Use," in order to incorporate a purpose statement and goals and policies related to Urban Agriculture shown as strikethro ugh (deletions) and underline (new); 2) request from Edward Hoit for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone of 1.82 acres (parcel #112103 -9131) located to the west of Dumas Bay Park from Single Family — Low Density Residential and Suburban Estates (SE, one unit per five acres) to Single Family — Medium Density Residential and RS 15.0 (Single Family, one unit per 15,000 square feet); and 3) request from Mark Barrett and Mark Lindberg for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone of 0.42 acres (parcels #785360 -0006 and #785360 -0008) located at 1836 South 308th Street from Single Family — High Density Residential and RS 7.2 (Single Family, one unit per 7,200 square feet) to Multiple Family Residential and RM 3600 (Multi- Family, one unit per 3,600 square feet). Options Considered: 1) Adopt the Mayor's recommendation as contained in the draft adoption ordinance; 2) Adopt the Mayor's recommendation as modified by the LUTC; 3) Do not adopt the Mayor's recommendation; or (4) Refer the amendments back to the Planning Commission for further proceedings. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor recommends adoption of the proposed amendments as written in the draft ordinance. MAYOR APPROVAL: DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Council Council COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I move to forward the proposed ordinance to First Reading on January2, 2013. Bob Celski, Chair Jeanne BurbiMember Susan Honda, Member PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: 1ST READING OF ORDINANCE (JANUARY 2, 2013): "1 move to forward approval of the ordinance to the January 15, 2013, council meeting for adoption." 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE (JANUARY 15, 2013): "I move approval of the proposed ordinance." (BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE) COUNCIL ACTION: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION ❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) REVISED - 08/12/2010 23 K: \Comprehensive Plan\2012 Comprehensive Plan\LUTC\Agenda Bill.doc COUNCIL BILL # 1ST reading Enactment reading ORDINANCE # RESOLUTION # ATTACHMENT 1 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to amendments to the city's comprehensive plan, comprehensive plan map, and zoning map. (Amending ordinance no's. 90-43, 95- 248, 96 -270, 98- 330, 00 -372, 01- 405, 03- 442, 04 -460, 04 -461, 04 -462, 05 -490, 05 -491, 05 -492, 07 -558, 09 -614, 10- 671 and 11 -683.) WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act (GMA) of 1990 as amended (Chapter 36.70A RCW or "GMA "), requires the City of Federal Way to adopt a comprehensive plan that includes a land use element (including a land use map), housing element, capital facilities plan element, utilities element, economic development element, park and recreation element, and transportation element (including transportation system map[s]); and WHEREAS, the GMA also requires the City of Federal Way to adopt development regulations implementing its comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the Federal Way City Council adopted its comprehensive plan with a land use map (the "Plan") on November 21, 1995, and adopted development regulations and a zoning map implementing the Plan on July 2, 1996; and subsequently amended the comprehensive plan, land use map, and zoning map on December 23, 1998, September 14, 2000, November 1, 2001, March 27, 2003, July 20, 2004, June 16, 2005, July 16, 2007, June 11, 2009, October 28, 2010, and January 27, 2011; and WHEREAS, the city may consider Plan and development regulation amendments pursuant to Process VI, under Title 19 ( "Zoning and Development Code ") of the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC), Chapter 19.80 FWRC, pursuant to Chapter 19.35 FWRC; and WHEREAS, under RCW 36.70A.130, the Plan and development regulations are subject to continuing review and evaluation, but the Plan may be amended no more than one time per year; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered amendments to the text of the comprehensive plan, the comprehensive plan map, and the zoning map, specifically, the text of Chapter 1 -- Introduction, and of Chapter 2 -- Land Use, related to Urban Agriculture; and two citizen - initiated requests (Request #1 - Hoit Request, and Request #2 Barrett/Lindberg Request) for changes to the comprehensive plan and zoning map Ordinance No. 12- 25 Page 1 of 4 Rev 1/10 CP designations; and WHEREAS, on October 5, 2012, the city's SEPA Responsible Official issued a Determination of Nonsignificance on the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments; and WHEREAS, the city's Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 7, 2012, at the close of which they recommended to the Council approval of the following amendments: 1) amendments to the text of Chapter 1 -- Introduction, and Chapter 2 -- Land Use; and 2) approval of the two citizen - initiated requests (Request #1 —Hoit, and Request #2 — Barrett/Lindberg) for changes to the comprehensive plan and zoning map designations; and WHEREAS, the Land Use/Transportation Committee of the Federal Way City Council considered the comprehensive plan amendments on December 3, 2012, following which it recommended approval of the Planning Commission's recommendations; and WHEREAS, the City Council, through its staff, Planning Commission, and City Council committee, received, discussed, and considered the testimony, written comments, and material from the public, and considered the matter at its City Council meetings on January 2, 2012, and January 15, 2013; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the: 1) amendments to the text of the comprehensive plan; and 2) two citizen - initiated requests for changes to the comprehensive plan and zoning map designations; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings and Conclusions. (a) The proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan maps and comprehensive plan text, as set forth in Exhibits A -C, attached hereto, are consistent with the Council vision for the City of Federal Way; will allow development which is compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods, including adjacent single-family uses; will establish goals and policies necessary for the adoption of future code amendments, which would allow urban agriculture where appropriate; will increase accessibility to locally grown foods for all segments of the population; will provide economic benefits for residents; and therefore bear a substantial relationship to public Ordinance No. 12- 26 Page 2 of 4 Rev 1/I0 CP health, safety, and welfare; are in the best interest of the residents of the city; and are consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.70A, the King County Countywide Planning Policies, and the un- amended portion of the Plan. (b) The proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan maps and comprehensive plan text, as set forth in Exhibits A -C, attached hereto, will not negatively affect open space, streams, lakes, or wetlands, or the physical environment in general. The amendments will allow for growth and development consistent with the Plan' s overall vision and with the Plan' s land use element household and job targets, and will allow reasonable use of property subject to constraints necessary to protect environmentally sensitive areas. The amendments, therefore, bear a substantial relationship to public health, safety, and welfare; are in the best interest of the residents of the city; and are consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.70A, the King County Countywide Planning Policies, and the un- amended portion of the Plan. (c) The proposed amendments to the zoning map, set forth in Exhibits B and C attached hereto, are consistent with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan and the comprehensive plan land use map proposed to be amended in Section 2 below, bear a substantial relation to public health, safety, and welfare, and are in the best interest of the public and the residents of the city. (d) The proposed amendments have complied with the appropriate process under state law and the FWRC. Section 2. Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan Maps, and Zoning Map Amendments Adoption. The 1995 City of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, as thereafter amended in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011, copies of which are on file with the Office of the City Clerk, the comprehensive plan map, and the zoning map are amended as set forth in Exhibits B and C attached hereto. Section 3. Amendment Authority. The adoption of plan and map amendments in Section 2 above is pursuant to the authority granted by Chapters 36.70A and 35A.63 RCW, and pursuant to Chapter 19.80 FWRC. Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity Ordinance No. 12- 27 Page 3 of 4 Rev 1/10 CP of the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 5. Savings Clause. The 1995 City of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, as thereafter amended in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011 shall remain in full force and effect until these amendments become operative upon the effective date of this ordinance. Section 6. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed. Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after passage and publication, as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 1 5th day of January, 2013. CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MAYOR, SKIP PRIEST ATTEST: CITY CLERK, CAROL MCNEILLY, CMC APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: PUBLISHED: EFFECTIVE DATE: ORDINANCE NO.: K: \Comprehensive Plan\2012 Comprehensive Plan\LUTC\Adoption Ordinance.doc Ordinance No. 12- 28 Page 4 of 4 Rev 1/10 CP Exhibit A Proposed Amendments to Chapter 1— Introduction and Chapter 2 -- Land Use (Only those pages with proposed amended language have been included) CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION Federal Way's Future Vision Federal Way's challenge for the future is to protect what the community believes is most important, while meeting the state's growth management goals. The following paragraphs describe what Federal Way will look like in the year 2022, and beyond, if it balances these growth management mandates with the needs and desires of Federal Way citizens. Federal Way is a great place to live, work, and play because of its: Government For and By the People: All governmental entities reflect the can -do attitude of Federal Way citizens and partner with them to provide quality services, often through volunteerism. Governmental entities reflect the community's values of diversity, innovation, and participation. Together, the community and its neighborhoods have built a sense of identity and ownership for Federal Way and its future. Fiscally conservative, innovative fmancial and management (contracting model) strategies, along with economic growth, have allowed the community to enjoy a moderate tax rate, with bond issues approved to support major projects. The community vision has maintained a focus and continuity for staff and fiscal resources on the defined vision. Responsible Growth: The community realized that some level of growth in all segments of the community (economic, population, housing, etc.) was inevitable, and chose to channel that growth into very specific development goals. The overall character of the community has remained much as it was 20 years ago. Infrastructure has been developed concurrently with growth, preserving the community's quality of life. Development goals have fostered the preservation of a primarily residential community and open natural areas, with concentrated urban development in the City's Center. An increase in the number of corporate headquarters, annexation of the Potential Annexation Areas (PAA), and build out of available single - family sites, at competitive prices, has accommodated Federal Way's population target. Some new multiple - family development is concentrated in the City Center /99 corridor area, primarily through downtown condominiums. This pedestrian friendly, multi -use City Center, with multi -story and underground parking facilities works well for many Federal Way citizens enjoy the pedestrian plazas of the City Center. Statewide planning goal #6 states, "Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions." The City supports preservation of private property rights; however, property rights must be balanced with the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. Economic Vitality: Strategically located in the Pacific Rim, between SeaTac Airport and the Port of Tacoma, Federal Way provides jobs as an international and regional retail and employment center. Federal Way is also home to several corporate headquarters located 30 FWCP — Chapter One, Introduction in East and West Campus. Companies choose Federal Way for its sense of neighborhood identity, mix of housing stock, proximity to natural resources (mountains, oceans, and waterways), and safety. The growth in the corporate headquarters segment of the economy has netted economic spinoffs for Federal Way's small business community, as small business provides support services for the corporate park companies. Growth in the small business economy has generated some redevelopment of previously large retail warehouse facilities to accommodate office, retail, and light manufacturing. Quality jobs have boosted disposable income, supporting expansion of Federal Way's retail and commercial sectors. The resulting enhancements to the community's tax base have helped to support a high quality of community life. Efficient Traffic System: Federal Way's transportation system links neighborhoods with the City Center, and Federal Way with other communities in the Puget Sound region. Concentrated economic growth in East and West Campus and the City Center has allowed mass transit to connect Federal Way's economic core with the economic and leisure hubs of Puget Sound communities. Concentrated growth has allowed the community to maintain the infrastructure in outlying areas, focusing new infrastructure in the City's Center. Youth have found the transportation system easy and safe to use in getting to school. Safety, Infrastructure, and Utilities: This issue has been addressed at the neighborhood level, where community-based policing philosophies and citizen efforts to create a sense of neighborhood with real and perceived safety are most effective. A professional and compassionate law enforcement force communicates clearly with the community's diverse populations and business community, providing a visible community presence, as well as acceptable emergency call response times. Improvements in safety have been a cornerstone for the community's economic and residential growth. The utility and fire districts share this community vision and have targeted their efforts and resources to continue to provide effective and efficient delivery of water, sewer, telephone, television, power, and fire services. Increased coordination between these districts and the City, and these districts and their regional counter -parts, has ensured adequate service expansion to make the community's development vision a reality. Caring for Our Own: Governmental and social service agencies work in concert to provide a caring and safe environment for all Federal Way citizens. Ever - improving educational institutions, public and private, serve all interests and ages throughout the community. Neighborhoods have joined with the schools in their area to improve student achievement, school facilities, and resources. Strong educational institutions and the leadership of the Federal Way School District, Highline Community College, and DeVry University have contributed to the community's economic growth, providing a trained work force and quality education for the families of employees who locate here. The City has been the catalyst for creating a one -stop shopping center for human services, with programs at all levels of government requiring greater participation from clients in improving their individual situations. Quality Culture, Environment, and Play: Parks, trails, sports, y and cultural arts facilities cater to the active lifestyle of Federal Way citizens. By partnering with the Federal Way School District and other agencies, the community has developed a long- K :1Comprehensive PIan12012 Comprehensive PIan1LUTC1Chap 01 Introduction.docx 1-2 31 FWCP — Chapter One, Introduction range plan for facilities, parks, and services, which is yielding more and better facilities, and joint facility utilization than any one agency could provide alone. A performing and cultural arts center has been built, although it will require operating subsidies for its first eight years. The Federal Way area is blessed with a bounty of natural beauty and scenery. This bounty includes dramatic vistas of Mt. Rainier; numerous lakes, streams, and wetlands; the pastoral setting in the Spring Valley area; and views of Puget Sound and Vashon Island from the saltwater ridge. The City is committed to preserving this vast natural resource for the citizens and future citizens of Federal Way. Regional Player: Finally, Federal Way institutions and citizens are regional partners and participants in the economic, political, and cultural life of Puget Sound. This participation has yielded funding opportunities for community facilities, including housing and human services. Other regional efforts have safeguarded the community against outside impacts that detract from our community's quality of life. Regional participation has crossed the seas with sister city relationships which are supported by Federal Way citizens. These relationships have had significant cultural, educational, and economic benefits for the community. This vision will not be easily achieved. It will require difficult choices. In order to grow gracefully, and remain a healthy and desirable community, tomorrow's higher density growth areas must be accompanied by improved amenities for urban life. More resources will be required to maintain the high quality of life we currently enjoy, thanks to our parks, streets, and other public services. A combined effort of the public sector, neighborhood groups, businesses, schools, and individual citizens will be required. The early and continuing cooperation and collaboration of these groups in this process will ensure this vision will be realized. K:1Comprehensive PIan12012 Comprehensive PIan1LUTC1Chap 01 Introduction.doac 1-3 32 CHAPTER TWO - LAND USE 2.0 INTRODUCTION Through the CityShape and Vision process, the community produced a general concept of what the City should look and function like in the future. This general concept was used to form the basis of the Land Use chapter. The Land Use chapter serves as the foundation of the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) by providing a framework for Federal Way's future development and by setting forth policy direction for Federal Way's current and future land uses. Development of land, according to adopted policies and land use designations discussed in this chapter, should result in an appropriate balance of services, employment, and housing. The land use policies are supplemented by a Comprehensive Plan Designations Map (Map 11 -1, maps are located at the end of the chapter) that provides a visual illustration of the proposed physical distribution and location of various land uses. This map allocates a supply of land for such uses as services, employment, parks, open space, and housing to meet future demand. 2.1 THE LAND USE CONCEPT Federal Way's existing land use pattern (the physical location of uses) exists as a result of development administered by King County until 1990 and subsequent development under Federal Way's jurisdiction. As shown in Map 11 -2 (Generalized Existing Land Use) and Figure 11 -1 (Percent Gross Land Area By Existing Land Use), in September 2006, 43 percent of Federal Way's gross land area was developed as single - family development, ten percent as multiple - family development, and 13 percent for office, retail, and manufacturing uses. Updates to the FWCP will not substantially modify this land use pattern. What will change is how various pieces of the land use pattern interact to achieve common land use goals. Figure 11 -2 depicts the land use concept. The land use concept should result in the following: • Transformation of the retail core into an intensely developed City Center that is the focus of civic activity which provides a sustainable balance of jobs and housing; • Preservation and enhancement of existing residential neighborhoods; • Creation of a network of parks and open space areas • heroics of heakity and active k mottaaities kit all 33 FWCP — Chapter Two, Land Use 2.7 CITYWIDE POLICIES Citywide policies apply to all FWCP designations. These general policies are intended to maintain the quality of the living and working environment and ensure that the interests, economy, and welfare of the community are considered. Policies LUP9 Designate and zone land to provide for Federal Way's share of regionally adopted demand forecasts for residential, commercial, and industrial uses for the next 20 years. LUP10 Support a diverse community comprised of neighborhoods that provide a range of housing options; a vibrant City Center; well designed and functioning commercial areas; and distinctive neighborhood retail areas. LUP11 Support the continuation of a strong residential community. LUP12 Evaluate household and employment forecasts on a periodic basis to ensure that land use policies based on previous assumptions are current. LUP13 Distribute parkaityaggdigand recreational opportunities equitably throughout the City. 2.8.5 llealliethatiAtiztanitirliadian • K:IComprehensive PIan12012 Comprehensive PIanISEPAIFWCP Chap 02 Land Use.doc 34 11 -2 FWCP - Chapter Two, Land Use to start and fro such as urban farms and conana food INQSZeini IUrban Agriculture in Federal Way i a Community School Home Pea - Urban Farmers Cottage CSA drop - gardens gardens gardens patches farms !Fmstat51 markets fOOd off sites processing Community- supported agriculture (CSA) is a food production and distribution system that directly connects farmers and consumers. Consumers buy "shares" in a farm's harvest in advance. The term "CSA" is also used to refer to an individual farm's CSA program. K:IComprehensive PIan12012 Comprehensive PIan\SEPAIFWCP Chap 02 Land Use.doc 35 11-3 FWCP — Chapter Two, Land Use it1.4i11,4. K:IComprehensive Plan12012 Comprehensive PIan\LUTCIFWCP Chap 02 Land 36 .doc 11-4 Exhibit B Site - Specific Request #1 Hoit EstLi c:'s ("3 E) r r F 1.41 ij S F V (RS15.0) Li 8.0 RAerike‘cd\Prolects\SSR ComplarA2012Wlaos‘ssr1 2012.mxd City of Federal Way 2012 Site Specific Requests for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designation Changes Hoit Site Specific Request #1 Legend Exhibit Site Specific Request Buildings Streets Streams (City Survey) Wetlands (1998 City Survey) Zoning Boundary* Note: An asterix (*) next to a zoning designation indicates the property is governed by a development agreement. N ° 250 500 Feet CITY Way This map is accompanied by no warranties, and is simply a graphic representation. Exhibit C Site - Specific Request #2 Barrett/Lindberg 7; t i.. _ ✓e f I,an S j F .:.1 , r- (RD.'S7,2 Wetland` Rating: III Stull Lake F q p.sted FaM L II!lt iv! it: itfU is n at. Y ::iR; w Wetland V ter RS7.2 R:\erike■cd \Proiects\SSR Complan\20120Aaas4ssr2 2012 R3.mxd City of Federal Way 2012 Site Specific Requests for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designation Changes Barrett / Lindberg Site Specific Request #2 Legend Site Specific Request Wetlands (1998 City Survey) Zoning Boundary* Buildings Streets Exhibit Note: An asterix ( *) next to a zoning designation indicates the property is governed by a development agreement. 0 N 250 500 Feet CITY Federal Way This map is accompanied by no warranties, and is simply a graphic representation. ATTACHMENT 2 CITY OF Federal Way PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT October 29, 2012 TO: Merle Pfeifer, Federal Way Planning Commission Chair FROM: Patrick Doherty, Director of Community and Economic Development Margaret H. Clark, AICP, Principal Planner SUBJECT: 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments MEETING DATE: November 7, 2012 I. BACKGROUND Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(4), the City of Federal Way must update its comprehensive plan every eight years. The deadline for the next major update is June 2015. However, per Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.80.050, the city has elected to review citizen - initiated requests on an annual basis. As part of the annual review, the city may also make changes to chapters and maps of the comprehensive plan. Federal Way adopted its comprehensive plan in 1995 and updated it in December 1998, December 2000, November 2001, March 2003, July 2004, June 2005, July 2007, June 2009, October 28, 2010, and January 2011. The Growth Management Act (GMA, RCW 36.70A.130[2][a]) limits plan updates to no more than once per year, except under the following circumstances: 1. The initial adoption of a subarea plan that does not modify the comprehensive plan policies and designations applicable to the subarea. 2. The adoption or amendment of a shoreline master program. 3. The amendment of the capital facilities element of a comprehensive plan that occurs concurrently with the adoption or amendment of a county or city budget. 4. The adoption of comprehensive plan amendments necessary to enact a planned action. Except as otherwise provided above, the governing body shall consider all proposals concurrently, so the cumulative effect of the various proposals can be ascertained. However, after appropriate public participation, a county or city may adopt amendments or revisions to its comprehensive plan that conform to this chapter whenever an emergency exists, or to resolve an appeal of a comprehensive plan filed with a growth management hearings board or with the court. Planning Commission Staff Report 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 42 October 29, 2012 Page 1 of 14 II. REASON FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION FWRC Chapter 19.80, "Council Rezones," establishes a process and criteria for comprehensive plan amendments. Consistent with Process VI review, the role of the Planning Commission is as follows: 1. To review and evaluate the requests for comprehensive plan amendments; 2. To determine whether the proposed comprehensive plan amendments meet the criteria provided by FWRC.80.140, 19.80.150, and 19.75.130(3); and 3. To forward a recommendation to the City Council regarding adoption of the proposed comprehensive plan amendments. III. PROCEDURAL SUMMARY 10/5/12 Issuance of Determination of Nonsignificance pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)' 10/19/12 End of SEPA Comment Period 11/2/12 End of SEPA Appeal Period 11/7/12 Public Hearing before the Planning Commission IV. 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS The proposed amendments will add text to Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) Chapters 1 and 2 (Exhibit A) in order to incorporate a purpose statement and goals and policies related to Urban Agriculture. Proposed changes to the text of the comprehensive plan are shown in yellow as stfikeeet (proposed deletions) and underline (proposed additions). Proposed amendments also include two citizen - initiated site - specific requests shown on Exhibit B — Composite Map. These include the Hoit request (Exhibit C) and the Barrett/Lindberg request (Exhibit D). The site - specific requests are described in Section VI of the staff report. V. AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHAPTERS Urban agriculture includes community gardens, school gardens, home gardens, pea - patches, urban farms, farm stands, farmers markets, cottage food processing, and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)2 drop -off sites. The proposed amendments related to urban agriculture will provide goals and policies necessary for the adoption of future code amendments to allow these uses in various zones. Due to its bulk, a copy of the DNS is not attached, but is available for review in the Community and Economic Development Department. 2 Community- supported agriculture (CSA) is a food production and distribution system that directly connects farmers and consumers. Consumers buy "shares" in a farm's harvest in advance. The term "CSA" is also used to refer to an individual farm's CSA program. Planning Commission Staff Report October 29, 2012 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 43 Page 2 of 14 VI. CITIZEN- INITIATED SITE - SPECIFIC REQUESTS SITE - SPECIFIC REQUEST #1 — HOIT File Number: 11- 103859 -UP Parcel No.: 112103 -9131 Address: None Location: East of SW 308th St/43rd Ave SW and west of Dumas Bay Park Size: 1.82 acres Existing Land Use: Vacant Proposed Land Use: None Applicant/Owner: Edward Hoit Existing Comprehensive Plan: Single Family — Low Density Residential Existing Zoning: Suburban Estates (SE, one unit per five acres) Requested Comprehensive Plan: Single Family — Medium Density Residential Requested Zoning: RS 15.0 (Single Family, one unit per 15,000 square feet) Availability of Utilities Sanitary Sewer: Lakehaven Utility District Public Water: City of Tacoma Solid Waste: Waste Management Availability of Public Services Police: City of Federal Way Police Department Fire/Emergency Medical: South King Fire and Rescue Schools: Federal Way Public Schools Background The land is presently vacant. The owner (Mr. Hoit) has owned the parcel for over 25 years and is requesting the rezone to make it consistent with the RS 15.0 zoning to the west; thereby, making it a more marketable parcel. Surrounding Zoning & Land Use Planning Commission Staff Report 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 44 October 29, 2012 Page 3 of 14 Zoning Land Use North Suburban Estates (SE, one unit per five acres) Single - Family Residential South Suburban Estates (SE, one unit per five acres) City Park East Suburban Estates (SE, one unit per five acres) City Park West Single Family 15.0 (RS, one unit per 15,000 square feet) Single - Family Residential Planning Commission Staff Report 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 44 October 29, 2012 Page 3 of 14 Topography The majority of the site has steep slopes. Critical Areas There is a Class I Wetland and a Major Stream on -site. The combination of the 200 -foot wide wetland buffer and the 100 -foot stream buffer leaves very little buildable land (Exhibit C). Drainage Development is not proposed in conjunction with the request for a change in comprehensive plan and zoning designation. However, the site is located within the Lower Puget Sound Basin and Conservation Flow Control Area and is subject to the Enhanced Basic Water Quality (WQ) menu.3 Any water - related impacts associated with future development must be mitigated in compliance with the city- adopted 2009 King County Surface Water Manual (KCSWM), as amended by the city. Access As shown on Exhibit C, this parcel does not have direct access to SW 308th Street/43'd Avenue SW, the adjacent right -of -way to the west, as the northern panhandle portion of the lot does not connect to the right -of -way. Potential Traffic Impacts The non - project action associated with changing the comprehensive plan designation and zoning from Single Family — Low Density Residential and SE (Suburban Estates, one unit per five acres) to Single Family — Medium Density Residential and RS 15.0 (Single Family, one unit per 15,000 square feet) will not affect traffic. If development is proposed in the future, the combination of steep slopes, the 200 -foot wide wetland buffer, and the 100 -foot stream buffer would leave very little buildable land. However, any future project specific actions will be subject to development review and compliance with city regulations. Public Comments Received No public comments were received. SITE - SPECIFIC REQUEST #2 — BARRETT/LINDBERG File Number: Parcel No's.: Address: Location: Size: Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use: Applicant/Owner: Existing Comprehensive Plan: 11- 103895 -UP 785360 -0008 & 785360 -0006 1836 S 308th St South of S 308th St and west of 19th Ave S 0.42 acres Single Family and Vacant Duplexes Mark Barrett and Mark Lindberg Single Family — High Density Residential 3 The Enhanced WQ menu requires increased water quality treatment necessary for developments that generate the highest concentrations of metals and for development that drain to sensitive lakes and sphagnum bog wetlands. Facility options in this menu are intended to remove more metals than expected from the Basic WQ menu and is intended to apply to all project sites that drain by surface flows to a fish - bearing stream. Planning Commission Staff Report October 29, 2012 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 45 Page 4 of 14 Existing Zoning: RS 7.2 (Single Family, one unit per 7,200 square feet) Requested Comprehensive Plan: Multiple Family Residential Requested Zoning: RM 3600 (Multi - Family, one unit per 3,600 square feet) Availability of Utilities Sanitary Sewer: Lakehaven Utility District Public Water: Lakehaven Utility District Solid Waste: Waste Management Availability of Public Services: Police: City of Federal Way Public Safety Fire/Emergency Medical: South King Fire and Rescue Schools: Federal Way Public Schools Background The site consists of two parcels. There is a single family house on the western portion of the site. The eastern portion of the site is a vacant 30 -foot wide parcel. The applicants are requesting multi- family zoning which would be consistent with the adjacent uses. Surrounding Zoning & Land Use Critical Areas There are no known environmentally sensitive areas on -site. Drainage Redevelopment is not currently proposed in conjunction with the request for a change in comprehensive plan and zoning designation. The site is located within the Lower Puget Sound Basin and Conservation Flow Control Area and is subject to the Enhanced Basic Water Quality menu. Any redevelopment, regardless of zoning, must comply with all city regulations. In addition, any water - related impacts must be mitigated in compliance with the city- adopted 2009 King County Surface Water Manual (KCSWM), as amended by the city. Access The parcels have access to South 308th Street to the north and 19th Avenue South to the east. Planning Commission Staff Report 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments October 29, 2012 46 Page 5 of 14 Zoning Land Use North RS 7.2 (Single Family, one unit per 7,200 square feet) Church and Single - Family Residential South RS 7.2 (Single Family, one unit per 7,200 square feet) Duplexes East RS 7.2 (Single Family, one unit per 7,200 square feet) Single - Family Residential West RM 1800 (Multi- Family, one unit per 1,800 square feet) Duplex Southeast RS 7.2 (Single Family, one unit per 7,200 square feet) Duplexes Critical Areas There are no known environmentally sensitive areas on -site. Drainage Redevelopment is not currently proposed in conjunction with the request for a change in comprehensive plan and zoning designation. The site is located within the Lower Puget Sound Basin and Conservation Flow Control Area and is subject to the Enhanced Basic Water Quality menu. Any redevelopment, regardless of zoning, must comply with all city regulations. In addition, any water - related impacts must be mitigated in compliance with the city- adopted 2009 King County Surface Water Manual (KCSWM), as amended by the city. Access The parcels have access to South 308th Street to the north and 19th Avenue South to the east. Planning Commission Staff Report 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments October 29, 2012 46 Page 5 of 14 Potential Traffic Impacts The non - project action associated with changing the comprehensive plan designation and zoning from Single Family High Density and RS 7.2 (Residential, one unit per 7,200 square feet) to Multiple Family Residential and RM 3600 (Multi- Family, one unit per 3,600 square feet) is not anticipated to affect traffic. RM 3600 zoning would allow a maximum of four units on the site. Any future project specific actions will be subject to development review and compliance with city regulations. Public Comments Received No public comments received. VII. COMPLIANCE WITH FWRC 19.80.140 AND 19.80.150 1. FWRC 19.80.140, Factors to be Considered in a Comprehensive Plan Amendment — The city may consider, but is not limited to, the following factors when considering a proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan. (1) The effect upon the physical environment. (i) Amendments to comprehensive plan chapters 1 and 2. Staff Response — The changes to the text of the comprehensive plan will not affect the physical environment. (ii) Site - specific requests. Request Response Request #1 — The land is presently vacant and has steep slopes, a Class I Hoit Wetland, and a Major Stream on -site. The combination of the steep slopes, 200 -foot wide wetland buffer, and the 100 -foot stream buffer leaves very little buildable land. Future development of the site must comply with city regulations related to critical areas, such as wetlands, streams, and steep slopes; and clearing, grading, drainage, and water quality. Request #2 — The Barrett parcel is already developed with a single family house Barrett/Lindberg and the Lindberg parcel is vacant and 30 feet wide and by itself, would be difficult to build on. There are no mapped critical areas on the two parcels. Any redevelopment of the site must comply with city regulations related to clearing, grading, drainage, and water quality. (2) The effect on open space, streams, and lakes. Staff Response — Please refer to responses under Section VlI(1)(i) and VII(1)(ii), above. Planning Commission Staff Report 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 47 October 29, 2012 Page 6 of 14 (3) The compatibility with and impact on adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhoods. (i) Amendments to comprehensive plan chapters 1 and 2. Staff Response — The changes to the text of the comprehensive plan will not impact land uses or neighborhoods. (ii) Site - specific requests. Request Response Request #1 — The existing SE zoning requires five acres for one single family Hoit residential building. Under existing zoning, one house can be built on the Hoit parcel, which is 1.82 acres in size and is a legal non- conforming lot. A High Density Single Family designation and RS 15.0 (Single Family, 1 unit per 15,000 square feet) zoning would allow additional single family residences; however, it is unlikely that more than one house can be built given the physical characteristics of the parcel. One single family residence would be compatible with the adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhood. Request #2 — There are existing duplexes to the west, south, and southeast. The Barrett/Lindberg requested multiple family designation and RM 3600 (Multi - Family, 1 unit per 3,600 square feet) zoning would allow up to four residential units; therefore, future development as multi- family would be compatible with surrounding land uses. In addition, future development would have to comply with city regulations related to bulk and scale, landscaping, and design standards, and such compliance should adequately mitigate any potential impact to adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhoods. (4) The adequacy of and impact on community facilities including utilities, roads, public transportation, parks, recreation, and schools. (i) Amendments to comprehensive plan chapters 1 and 2. Staff Response — The changes to the text of the comprehensive plan will not affect utilities, roads, public transportation, parks, recreation, and schools. (ii) Site - specific requests. Request Response Request #1 — The Hoit parcel is vacant. New sewer and a replacement water system Hoit have recently been constructed along SW 308th St/43rd Ave SW to the west. The comprehensive plan states that higher density may be appropriate upon provision of urban services. The parcel is bordered by Dumas Bay Park on the east and south and it does not have direct access to SW 308th St/ 43rd Ave SW. Therefore, future development of the site would require obtaining an access easement across the parcel to the west. All public services are available to this parcel. There are a Planning Commission Staff Report 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 48 October 29, 2012 Page 7 of 14 Request Response Request #1 — Hoit wide variety of recreational opportunities in the Federal Way area and Request #2 — Barrett/Lindberg Dumas Bay Park, a 19.3 acre park, is located to the east and south. Impacts on schools should be mitigated by the payment of a school impact fee of $4,215 per dwelling unit. Request #2 — The larger western portion of the site is developed with a single family Barrett/Lindberg dwelling and all utilities are available to the site. The parcels have access to S 308th St to the north and 19th Ave S to the east. All public services are also available to this site. There are a wide variety of recreational opportunities in the Federal Way area and Steel Lake Park is located nearby. If this site is developed as multi- family, it will be required to provide 400 square feet of open space per dwelling unit. Impacts on schools should be mitigated by the payment of a school impact fee of $1,316 per dwelling unit. (5) The benefit to the neighborhood, city, and region. (i) Amendments to comprehensive plan chapters 1 and 2 Staff Response — The changes to the text of the comprehensive plan related to Urban Agriculture - related goals and policies will be necessary for the adoption of future code amendments to allow these uses in various zones. This will allow a wide variety of agricultural uses, such as community gardens, school gardens, home gardens, pea - patches, urban farms, farm stands, farmers markets, cottage food processing, and CSA drop -off sites, where appropriate. This will increase accessibility to locally grown foods and is, therefore, a benefit to the neighborhood, city, and region. (ii) Site- specific requests. Request Response Request #1 — Hoit This parcel is 1.82 acres in size and is a legal non - conforming lot. Although, one single family dwelling may be constructed, the lot has not been developed in the 25 years that the Hoits have owned the parcel due to its many physical constraints. Designating it as RS 15.0 would make it more marketable and, construction of a single family dwelling would benefit the City by adding to the tax base. Request #2 — Barrett/Lindberg Designation of the site as multiple - family would allow redevelopment with multi - family units consistent with adjacent land uses, which would be of benefit to the neighborhood, as well as adding to the City's tax base. (6) The quantity and location of land planned for the proposed land use type and density and the demand for such land. (i) Amendments to comprehensive plan chapters 1 and 2. Planning Commission Staff Report 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 49 October 29, 2012 Page 8 of 14 Staff Response — The changes to the text of the comprehensive plan will not affect land use or density, or the demand for land. (ii) Site - specific requests. Request Response Request #1 — A single family dwelling may be constructed under either the SE or RS Hoit 15.0 zoning. Therefore, the change should not affect the quantity and location of land planned for single family use, or the demand for such land. Request #2 — Recent trends in housing reveal that many baby boomers (between 46 Barrett/Lindberg and 54 years of age) are looking to downsize from larger homes and echo boomers (children of baby boomers, between 17 and 31 years of age) are entering the housing market mostly as renters. Many want a green, carefree lifestyle, while having the convenience of public transit and being close to friends and activities they like. Therefore, there appears to be a demand for multi - family housing in urbanized areas such as this. Development of the site as multi - family would be consistent with this trend. (7) The current and projected population density in the area. (i) Amendments to comprehensive plan chapters 1 and 2. Staff Response — The changes to the text of comprehensive plan will not affect current or projected density in the city. (ii) Site - specific requests. Request Response Request #1 — Hoit A single family dwelling may be constructed under either the SE or RS 15.0 zoning. Therefore, the change should not affect the current and projected population density in the area. Request #2 — Barrett/Lindberg Under the existing Single Family (RS 7.2) zoning, the site could be subdivided into two parcels with a single family dwelling on each. Changing the designation of this site from single family (RS 7.2) to multi - family (RM 3600) zoning would allow a maximum of four units on the site; thereby, doubling the potential density and tripling the existing density. This would increase the number of people that could reside on the site from six to ten.4 (8) The effect upon other aspects of the comprehensive plan. Staff Response — The changes to the text of the comprehensive plan and granting the two site - specific requests should not affect other aspects of the comprehensive plan. tingle family dwellings have a larger household size than multi - family dwellings. Planning Commission Staff Report 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 50 October 29, 2012 Page 9of14 2. FWRC 19.80.150, Criteria for Amending the Comprehensive Plan — The city may amend the comprehensive plan only if it fmds that: (1) The proposed amendment bears a substantial relationship to public health, safety, or welfare. (i) Amendments to comprehensive plan chapters 1 and 2. Staff Response — The changes to the text of the comprehensive plan related to Urban Agriculture would establish goals and policies necessary for the adoption of future code amendments, which would allow a wide variety of agricultural uses such as community gardens, school gardens, home gardens, pea - patches, urban farms, farm stands, farmers markets, cottage food processing, and CSA drop -off sites, where appropriate. Increased accessibility to locally grown foods for all segments of the population may result in a decrease in obesity and associated illnesses. It would also provide economic benefits for residents by allowing home gardens, pea - patches, and cottage food processing, which can all generate a profit. Providing for Urban Agriculture bears a substantial relationship to public health, safety, and welfare by improving health, promoting equity, and strengthening the economy. (ii) Site - specific requests Request Response Request #1 — Hoit A single family dwelling may be constructed under either the SE or RS 15.0 zoning. However, designating the parcel as RS 15.0 would make it more marketable and, construction of a single family dwelling would benefit the city by adding to the tax base. Therefore, this would be a beneficial change. Request #2 — Barrett/Lindberg Designating these parcels as multiple - family complies with the comprehensive plan goal LUG4 of providing a wide range of housing types and densities commensurate with the community's needs and preferences, and thus bears a substantial relationship to public health, safety, and welfare. AND (2) The proposed amendment is in the best interest of the residents of the city. Staff Response — Please see responses under Sections VlI(1)(5) and VII(2)(1). (2)The proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.70A and with the portion of the city's adopted plan not affected by the amendments. (i) Amendments to comprehensive plan chapters 1 and 2. Staff Response — The changes to the text of the comprehensive plan related to Urban Agriculture would allow various agricultural uses such as, farmers markets, home Planning Commission Staff Report 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 51 October 29, 2012 Page 10 of 14 gardens, pea - patches, and cottage food processing, which can all generate a profit. Therefore, these amendments are consistent with the following goal of RCW Chapter 36.70A.020(2) of the Growth Management Act: "Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public services, and public facilities." (ii) Site - specific requests. Staff Response — The proposed site - specific requests are consistent with the following goals of RCW Chapter 36.70A.020(2) of the Growth Management Act: "(i) Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. (ii) Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low- density development. (iii) Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock." The amendments are also consistent with goals and policies of the land use, housing, and economic development chapters of the city's comprehensive plan. VIII. COMPLIANCE WITH FWRC 19.75.130(3) Site - specific requests are required to be evaluated for compliance with this section. 1) The city may approve the application only if it finds that: a. The proposed request is in the best interests of the residents of the city. Staff Response — Please see responses under Sections VlI(1)(5) and V1I(2)(1). b. The proposed request is appropriate because either: (i) Conditions in the immediate vicinity of the subject property have so significantly changed since the property was given its present zoning that, under those changed conditions, a change in designation is within the public interest; or Planning Commission Staff Report October 29, 2012 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 52 Page 11 of 14 (ii) The change in designation will correct a designation that was inappropriate when established. Request Response Request #1 — Hoit Conditions in the immediate vicinity of the subject property have changed since the property was given its present zoning when the city incorporated in 1990. New sewer and a replacement water system have recently been constructed along SW 308th St/43`d Ave SW to the west. The comprehensive plan states that higher density may be appropriate upon provision of urban services. Request #2 — Barrett/Lindberg The RS 7.2 single family designation appears to have been inappropriate for this parcel since it there are duplexes to the west, south, and southeast. c. It is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Request Response Request #1— Both the existing SE and the requested low density residential designations are Hoit consistent with the vision of the comprehensive plan to retain larger urban lots on or near critical areas in order to avoid development pressure. The comprehensive plan also states that higher density may be appropriate upon provision of urban services. New sewer and a replacement water system have recently been constructed along SW 308th St/43`d Ave SW to the west. Request #2 — The comprehensive plan does not provide locational criteria for the multi- Barrett/Lindberg family designation. Land use policy LUP9 states, "Designate and zone land to provide for Federal Way's share of regionally adopted demand forecast for residential, commercial, and industrial uses for the next 20 years." However, designating these parcels as multi- family complies with comprehensive plan goal LUG4 of providing a wide range of housing types and densities commensurate with the community's needs and preferences, and thus bears a substantial relationship to public health, safety, and welfare. d. It is consistent with all applicable provisions of the chapter, including those adopted by reference from the comprehensive plan. Staff Response — Any future development of the Hoit site, or redevelopment of the Barrett/Lindberg site, would be required to comply with all city regulations, including those adopted by reference from the comprehensive plan. e. It is consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare. Staff Response — Refer to responses under Section VII(2)(1). IX. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 1. Proposed amendments to the text of the comprehensive plan: Planning Commission Staff Report 53 October 29, 2012 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Page 12 of 14 Proposed amendments to chapters 1 and 2 (Exhibit A) in order to incorporate a purpose statement and goals and policies related to Urban Agriculture. Staff Recommendation — Staff recommends approval of the proposed changes 2. Citizen - initiated requests: (a) Site- Specific Request #1 — Request from Edward Hoit for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone of 1.82 acres (parcel #112103-9131) located to the west of Dumas Bay Park from Single Family — Low Density Residential and Suburban Estates (SE, one unit per five acres) to Single Family — Medium Density Residential and RS 15.0 (Single Family, one unit per 15,000 square feet). Staff Recommendation — Staff recommends approval of the comprehensive plan amendment and rezone. (b) Site - Specific Request #2 — Request from Mark Barrett and Mark Lindberg for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone of 0.42 acres (parcels #785360 -0006 and #785360 -0008) located at 1836 South 308th Street from Single Family — High Density Residential and RS 7.2 (Single Family, one unit per 7,200 square feet) to Multiple - Family Residential and RM 3600 (Multiple- Family, one unit per 3,600 square feet). Staff Recommendation — Staff recommends approval of the comprehensive plan amendment and rezone. X. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Consistent with the provisions of FWRC 19.80.240, the Planning Commission may take the following actions regarding each proposed comprehensive plan amendment: 1 Recommend to City Council adoption of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment as proposed; 2. Recommend to City Council that the proposed comprehensive plan amendment not be adopted; 3. Forward the proposed comprehensive plan amendment to City Council without a recommendation; or 4. Modify the proposed comprehensive plan amendment and recommend to City Council adoption of the amendment as modified. Planning Commission Staff Report 54 October 29, 2012 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Page 13of14 LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit A Amendments to the Text of Chapter 1, "Introduction," and Chapter 2, "Land Use " Exhibit B Composite Map — Location of Site - Specific Requests Exhibit C Map of Site - Specific Request #1 — Hoit Exhibit D Map of Site - Specific Request #2 — Barrett/Lindberg K: \Comprehensive Plan\2010 Comprehensive Plan Update\Planning Commission \110712 Report to Planning Commision.doc Planning Commission Staff Report October 29, 2012 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 55 Page 14 of 14 CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION EXHIBIT_A PAGE! OF�,� Federal Way's Future Vision Federal Way's challenge for the future is to protect what the community believes is most important, while meeting the state's growth management goals. The following paragraphs describe what Federal Way will look like in the year 2022, and beyond, if it balances these growth management mandates with the needs and desires of Federal Way citizens. Federal Way is a great place to live, work, and play because of its: Government For and By the People: All governmental entities reflect the can -do attitude of Federal Way citizens and partner with them to provide quality services, often through volunteerism. Governmental entities reflect the community's values of diversity, innovation, and participation. Together, the community and its neighborhoods have built a sense of identity and ownership for Federal Way and its future. Fiscally conservative, innovative financial and management (contracting model) strategies, along with economic growth, have allowed the community to enjoy a moderate tax rate, with bond issues approved to support major projects. The community vision has maintained a focus and continuity for staff and fiscal resources on the defined vision. Responsible Growth: The community realized that some level of growth in all segments of the community (economic, population, housing, etc.) was inevitable, and chose to channel that growth into very specific development goals. The overall character of the community has remained much as it was 20 years ago. Infrastructure has been developed concurrently with growth, preserving the community's quality of life. Development goals have fostered the preservation of a primarily residential community and open natural areas, with concentrated urban development in the City's Center. An increase in the number of corporate headquarters, annexation of the Potential Annexation Areas (PAA), and build out of available single - family sites, at competitive prices, has accommodated Federal Way's population target. Some new multiple - family development is concentrated in the City Center /99 corridor area, primarily through downtown condominiums. This pedestrian friendly, multi -use City Center, with multi -story and underground parking facilities works well for many. Federal Way citizens enjoy the pedestrian plazas of the City Center. Statewide planning goal #6 states, "Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions." The City supports preservation of private property rights; however, property rights must be balanced with the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. Economic Vitality: Strategically located in the Pacific Rim, between SeaTac Airport and the Port of Tacoma, Federal Way provides jobs as an international and regional retail and employment center. Federal Way is also home to several corporate headquarters located 56 FWCP — Chapter One, Introduction • in East and West Campus. Companies choose Federal Way for its sense of neighborhood identity, mix of housing stock, proximity to natural resources (mountains, oceans, and waterways), and safety. The growth in the corporate headquarters segment of the economy has netted economic spinoffs for Federal Way's small business community, as small business provides support services for the corporate park companies. Growth in the small business economy has generated some redevelopment of previously large retail warehouse facilities to accommodate office, retail, and light manufacturing. Quality jobs have boosted disposable income, supporting expansion of Federal Way's retail and commercial sectors. The resulting enhancements to the community's tax base have helped to support a high quality of community life. Efficient Traffic System: Federal Way's transportation system links neighborhoods with the City Center, and Federal Way with other communities in the Puget Sound region. Concentrated economic growth in East and West Campus and the City Center has allowed mass transit to connect Federal Way's economic core with the economic and leisure hubs of Puget Sound communities. Concentrated growth has allowed the community to maintain the infrastructure in outlying areas, focusing new infrastructure in the City's Center. Youth have found the transportation system easy and safe to use in getting to school. Safety, Infrastructure, and Utilities: This issue has been addressed at the neighborhood level, where community -based policing philosophies and citizen efforts to create a sense of neighborhood with real and perceived safety are most effective. A professional and compassionate law enforcement force communicates clearly with the community's diverse populations and business community, providing a visible community presence, as well as acceptable emergency call response times. Improvements in safety have been a cornerstone for the community's economic and residential growth. The utility and fire districts share this community vision and have targeted their efforts and resources to continue to provide effective and efficient delivery of water, sewer, telephone, television, power, and fire services. Increased coordination between these districts and the City, and these districts and their regional counter -parts, has ensured adequate service expansion to make the community's development vision a reality. Caring for Our Own: Governmental and social service agencies work in concert to provide a caring and safe environment for all Federal Way citizens. Ever - improving educational institutions, public and private, serve all interests and ages throughout the community. Neighborhoods have joined with the schools in their area to improve student achievement, school facilities, and resources. Strong educational institutions and the leadership of the Federal Way School District, Highline Community College, and DeVry University have contributed to the community's economic growth, providing a trained work force and quality education for the families of employees who locate here. The City has been the catalyst for creating a one -stop shopping center for human services, with programs at all levels of government requiring greater participation from clients in improving their individual situations. Quality Culture, Environment, and Play: Parks, trails, sports, and cultural arts facilities cater to the active lifestyle of Federal Way citizens. By partnering with the Federal Way School District and other agencies, the community has developed a long- K:\Comprehensive PIan12012 Comprehensive Plan1SEPA1100512 FWCP Chap 01 Introduction with draft urban ag policies (2).docx 1-2 57 FWCP — Chapter One, Introduction EXHIBIT A. PAGE._.? range plan for facilities, parks, and services, which is yielding more and better facilities, and joint facility utilization than any one agency could provide alone. A performing and cultural arts center has been built, although it will require operating subsidies for its first eight years. The Federal Way area is blessed with a bounty of natural beauty and scenery. This bounty includes dramatic vistas of Mt. Rainier; numerous lakes, streams, and wetlands; the pastoral setting in the Spring Valley area; and views of Puget Sound and Vashon Island from the saltwater ridge. The City is committed to preserving this vast natural resource for the citizens and future citizens of Federal Way. Regional Player: Finally, Federal Way institutions and citizens are regional partners and participants in the economic, political, and cultural life of Puget Sound. This participation has yielded funding opportunities for community facilities, including housing and human services. Other regional efforts have safeguarded the community against outside impacts that detract from our community's quality of life. Regional participation has crossed the seas with sister city relationships which are supported by Federal Way citizens. These relationships have had significant cultural, educational, and economic benefits for the community. This vision will not be easily achieved. It will require difficult choices. In order to grow gracefully, and remain a healthy and desirable community, tomorrow's higher density growth areas must be accompanied by improved amenities for urban life. More resources will be required to maintain the high quality of life we currently enjoy, thanks to our parks, streets, and other public services. A combined effort of the public sector, neighborhood groups, businesses, schools, and individual citizens will be required. The early and continuing cooperation and collaboration of these groups in this process will ensure this vision will be realized. K:1Comprehensive PIan12012 Comprehensive PIan1SEPA1100512 FWCP Chap 01 Introduction with draft urban ag policies (2).docx 1-3 58 CHAPTER TWO - LAND USE 2.0 INTRODUCTION EXHIBIT_ PAGE _ .-G F_ Through the City Shape and Vision process, the community produced a general concept of what the City should look and function like in the future. This general concept was used to form the basis of the Land Use chapter. The Land Use chapter serves as the foundation of the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) by providing a framework for Federal Way's future development and by setting forth policy direction for Federal Way's current and future land uses. Development of land, according to adopted policies and land use designations discussed in this chapter, should result in an appropriate balance of services, employment, and housing. The land use policies are supplemented by a Comprehensive Plan Designations Map (Map II -1, maps are located at the end of the chapter) that provides a visual illustration of the proposed physical distribution and location of various land uses. This map allocates a supply of land for such uses as services, employment, parks, open space, and housing to meet future demand. 2.1 THE LAND USE CONCEPT Federal Way's existing land use pattern (the physical location of uses) exists as a result of development administered by King County until 1990 and subsequent development under Federal Way's jurisdiction. As shown in Map 11-2 (Generalized Existing Land Use) and Figure II -1 (Percent Gross Land Area By Existing Land Use), in September 2006, 43 percent of Federal Way's gross land area was developed as single - family development, ten percent as multiple - family development, and 13 percent for office, retail, and manufacturing uses. Updates to the FWCP will not substantially modify this land use pattern. What will change is how various pieces of the land use pattern interact to achieve common land use goals. Figure 11-2 depicts the land use concept. The land use concept should result in the following: • Transformation of the retail core into an intensely developed City Center that is the focus of civic activity which provides a sustainable balance of jobs and housing; • Preservation and enhancement of existing residential neighborhoods; • Creation of a network of parks and open space areas of and active lc mortalities . fee all „, , t ., 59 EXHIBIT_ A FWCP — Chapter Two, Land Use 2.7 CITYWIDE POLICIES Citywide policies apply to all FWCP designations. These general policies are intended to maintain the quality of the living and working environment and ensure that the interests, economy, and welfare of the community are considered. Policies LUP9 Designate and zone land to provide for Federal Way's share of regionally adopted demand forecasts for residential, commercial, and industrial uses for the next 20 years. LUP10 Support a diverse community comprised of neighborhoods that provide a range of housing options; a vibrant City Center; well designed and functioning commercial areas; and distinctive neighborhood retail areas. LUP11 Support the continuation of a strong residential community. LUP12 Evaluate household and employment forecasts on a periodic basis to ensure that land use policies based on previous assumptions are current. LUP13 Distribute park, }+ ! and recreational opportunities equitably throughout the City. 2.8.5 400. `30 e0_ 't_..*: *.2 3! 4 'S- 41+.+.2.1 4, ! -! . A.42. All! 4 Atli. 1: i1.. :yMy ! iL ! i *A*. K:\Comprehensive PIan12012 Comprehensive PIan1SEPAIFWCP Chap 02 Land Use.doc 60 11-2 FWCP — Chapter Two, Land Use EXHIBITS A Ac, )E J '1 a + '411.1; Urban Agriculture in Federal Way bask Community- supported agriculture (CSA) is a food production and distribution system that directly connects farmers and consumers. Consumers buy "shares" in a farm's harvest in advance. The term "CSA" is also used to refer to an individual farm's CSA program. K:\Comprehensive PIan12012 Comprehensive PIanISEPAIFWCP Chap 02 Land Use.doc 11 -3 FWCP — Chapter Two, Land Use EXHIBIT _A PAGE_TOF_:1_' , K:1Comprehensive PIan12012 Comprehensive PIan1SEPAIFWCP Chap 02 Land Use.doc 11-4 62 City of Federal Way 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Composite Map Exhibit Site Specific Requests Legend Request Sites LJ Federal Way City Limits rr Request Key > X 1. -Molt 0 2. - Barrett / Lindb CA 0 "17 N 0 0.5 Mile] This map is accompanied b r no warranties, sw�i siwns.6. I nrs..hiw rannss�n!'itinn City of Federal Way 2012 Site Specific Requests for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designation Changes Hoit Site Specific Request #1 Legend Site Specific Request Exhibit Buildings Streets Streams (City Survey) Wetlands (1998 City Survey) Associated Stream Buffer Associated Wetland Buffer Zoning Boundary* Note: An asterix ( *) next to a zonir governed by a development agre nt designation indicates the propert , R:terike cdtProiects\SSR ComoIan\20121Maos\ssr1 2012 CA Buffer.mxd 0 250 500 0 i FegTn ! ,� ChrY OF Federal W This map is accompanied by no wa antie$, and is simply a graphic representati n. 1 Existing Designations Comprehensive Plan: Single Family, High Density Zoning Single Family (RS7.2) Wetland , Rating: III 0.2 Steel IA* City of Federal Way 2012 Site Specific Requests for Comprehensive Plan anc Zoning Designation Change: Requested Designations Comprehensive Plan: Multi Famiiy Zoning. Multi Family (RM3600) Barrett / Lindberg Site Specific Request #2 Legend Site Specific Request Wetlands (1998 City Survey) Zoning Boundary* Buildings Streets s 300TH ST RM1800 iimarii RM18001 Exhibit D Note: An asterix ( *) next zIpthg designation indicates the pis bpr governed by a devenWa ment. CO 0 IV AN o 250 "i'1 50b Feet Federal Y ,� This map is accompanied by no warranties, l (I I I ...1 a 1® ATTACHMENT 3 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY PLANNING COMMISSION November 7, 2012 Hylebos Conference Room 7:00 a .m. Council Chambers MEETING MINUTES Commissioners present: Merle Pfeifer, Hope Elder, Sarady Long, Lawson Bronson, and Tim O'Neil. Commissioners absent: Tom Medhurst (excused) and Wayne Carlson (unexcused). Staff present: Planning Manager Isaac Conlen, Principal Planner Margaret Clark, Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith, and Administrative Assistant II Tina Piety. CALL TO ORDER Chair Pfeifer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Bronson moved (and it was seconded) to approve the minutes of October 17, 2012, with the modification that Vice -Chair Medhurst called the meeting to order, not Chair Pfeifer as stated. There was no discussion and the motion passed unanimously. AUDIENCE COMMENT None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Planning Manager Conlen announced the next meeting will be December 5, 2012; if the item is ready. It will be a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) regarding urban agriculture. Discussion was held on what date the next meeting will take place if the item is not ready for December 5t. Due to the holidays, the Commission decided the next meeting will be January 17, 2013. COMMISSION BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING — 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Principal Planner Clark delivered the staff report. Proposed amendments to the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) include: • Changes to the text of Chapter 1, "Introduction ", and Chapter 2, "Land Use," related to urban agriculture. • Two citizen - initiated requests for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone. Earlier this year, the city received a grant in the form of technical assistance from Forterra and has worked with them to develop the language, goals, and policies related to urban agriculture. Forterra is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect, enhance and steward our region's communities and KAPlanning Commission \2011\Mceting Summary 11- 07- 12.doc 67 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 4fNovember, 7, 2012 ) landscapes. They work to build the foundations for sustainable environmental and econ ib fures. Forterra is in the process of preparing the code amendments to implement the proposed FW P goals and policies. The amendments to the chapters consist of adding language pertaining to urban agriculture and access to healthy opportunities where appropriate. Skye Schell of Forterra commented they received feedback from the community when developing the proposed amendments. Ms. Clark commented that the city is receiving more requests for urban gardens. The state requires that the city's comprehensive plan has policies in place for requirements in the zoning code. This step will provide those policies. The next step is amendments to the zoning code, which will come to the Commission at their next meeting. The proposed amendments do not include definitions, but Ms. Clark stated that urban agriculture includes community gardens, home garden, pea patches, urban farms, farm stands, cottage food processing, school garden, farmers markets, and drop -off sites; and explained each one. Afterwards she described the two site - specific requests. The meeting was opened for public comment. Steve Cleary — He commented he is following the progress of the Hoit Site - Specific Request because he has a vested interest in the outcome. He owns property adjacent to the site. Ping Chen — He is visiting different jurisdictions' Planning Commission meetings. He feels this is the best meeting so far due to the staff report and professionalism of the Commissioners. He feels welcome at the meeting. He asked if it would be correct to say the Planning Commission is in favor of "down zoning." Chair Pfeifer replied that the Commission is not in- or out -of favor of "down zoning." Each amendment that comes to the Commission is judged on its own merits. The Commissioners listen and read the staff report and take into account the staff recommendation and their own knowledge to arrive at a decision they feel is best for the citizens and the city as a whole. Public comment was closed. Commissioner O'Neil noted that the Hoit property is basically landlocked. If they were to join with the neighboring property, and the site - specific request is granted, the site would have access and enough buildable land for at least one residence. The Commission decided they would vote upon each aspect of the proposed amendments separately. Assistant City Attorney Beckwith commented that they can do this, but the entire proposed amendments must move forward as one unit. Commission Bronson moved (and it was seconded) to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for the Hoit Site - Specific Request. There was no further discussion and the motion carried unanimously. The Commission began their discussion of the proposed urban agricultural amendments to FWCP chapters 1 and 2. Commissioner Bronson expressed his concern that there are no definitions of the types of urban agriculture; there is only a chart listing the types. Principal Planner Clark replied that definitions will be part of the upcoming proposed amendments to the FWRC. Commissioner Bronson commented that he is uneasy with the idea of sending these proposed amendments forward without defmitions. Without defmitions, it is unclear exactly what is meant by urban agriculture. Commissioner Bronson commented that he is not clear why these amendments for urban agriculture are being proposed. The city already allows various types of urban agriculture, so why the proposed amendments? Principal Planner Clark commented that while the city does allow some urban agriculture on a case -by -case basis, there are no regulations in the FWRC for urban agriculture. The proposed amendments will put policies into the FWCP, which staff can then use to develop regulations for the FWRC. Commissioner Bronson commented that he does not see the need to add more regulations since K:\Planning Commission\ 2011 \ Meeting summary 02-22-12.doc 68 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 40 November, 7, 2012 farmers markets are already allowed through temporary uses. Adding more language to t1! nd FWRC would just mean the staff would have to spend more time maintaining and amending language as needed. Principal Planner Clark stated that the proposed amendments will give predictability to staff and citizens. Commissioner O'Neil moved (and it was seconded) to recommend approval of the staff's recommendation as written for amendments to the FWCP chapters 1 and 2 regarding urban agriculture. There was no further discussion. The motion carried with one no and four yeses. Commission Bronson moved (and it was seconded) to recommend approval of the staff recommendation for the Barrett/Lindberg Site - Specific Request. There was no further discussion and the motion carried with four yes and one abstain (Commissioner Elder abstained because in the past she had monetary interest in the property in question). The public hearing was closed. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS None ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. K.: Timing Commission \2011%4(x-dng Summary 02- 22- 12.doc 69