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Planning Commission PKT 04-19-2017City of Federal Way PLANNING COMMISSION April 19, 2017 City Fall 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Commissioners Lawson Bronson, Chair Hope Elder Tim O'Neil Dawn Meader McCausland Dale Couture, Alternate AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 5, 2017 4. AUDIENCE COMMENT 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 6. COMMISSION BUSINESS • Briefing Sound Transit Stakeholder Workshop 7. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 8. ADJOURN Tom Medhurst, Vice -Chair Wayne Carlson Diana Noble-Gulliford Anthony Murrietta, Alternate KAPlanning Commission\2017\Agenda 04-19-17.doe City Staff Planning Manager Margaret Clark, Principal Planner E. Tina Piety, Administrative Assistant 253-835-2601 www. city . ederalway. can CITY OF FEDERAL WAY PLANNING COMMISSION April 5, 2017 City Hall 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers in - MEETING MINUTES Commissioners present: Lawson Bronson Tom Medhurst, Hope Elder, Diana Noble-Gulliford, Tim O'Neil, Anthony Murrietta, and Dale Couture. Commissioners absent: Wayne Carlson and Dawn Meader McCausland (both excused). City Staff present: Community Development Director Brian Davis, Principal Planner Margaret Clark, Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Rob Van Orsow, Deputy City Attorney Mark Orthmann, and Administrative Assistant Tina Piety. CALL TO ORDER Chair Bronson called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of March 15, 2017, were approved as presented. AUDIENCE COMMENT None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT None COMMISSION BUSINESS Public Hearing — Multi -Family Housing Proposed Text Amendments Chair Bronson re -opened the public hearing. Principal Planner Clark delivered the staff report. She went over the background, summary of the proposed amendments, a procedural summary, summary of comments, Planning Commission decisional criteria, and the Mayor's recommendation. Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Van Orsow delivered the staff report on the solid waste proposed amendments. He went over the background and a summary of the proposed amendments. He stated that the city is proposing the addition of surface water protection provisions. Chair Bronson opened the hearing to public comment. Cheryl Hurst, 3416 S 368`h Pl, Auburn — She lives in the Federal Way school and fire districts and uses the Federal Way Police at times. She stated no one is thinking of the impact this will have on our infrastructure (especially schools, and fire and police protection). There is no money available to deal with this. Every time you allow multifamily to be built, it has an impact on those in and out of the city. They will negatively affect the schools, roads, and fire and police protection. You can't predict how many cars people will have or how many children. Schools are under budget. You can't do this. This KAPlanning Commission\2016Weeting Summary 04-05-17.doc Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 April 5, 2017 isn't about low income. It isn't about people who can't afford homes. It is about managed growth. Don't overburden fire, police, and schools. Talk to people about what is happening. Even with my Auburn address, I work and shop in Federal Way and feel this is my city. Nicki Olivier Hellenkamp, Housing Development Commission — The Housing Development Commission supports policy #14. Several Washington cities have similar programs. They support it because it ensures housing is safe and healthy. It protects the investment in housing made by the owner. She noted that indoor air quality can lead to asthma (many times due to mold). These types of programs are beneficial and she requests you to ask Council to pursue it. Monte Powell, 29607 88`" Avenue South — He has developed senor housing in the city for many years. He stated the proposed amendments try to include a lot under one umbrella. He believes the amendments should give the Community Development Director power to deal with unusual issues. He is concerned with the surveillance proposals; they may conflict with state code. He feels the city should slow down the process and get more input from citizens and developers. There is some inherent conflict with the development community. He will submit comments in writing. Alex Kim, Bellevue — He has been a developer and investor in Federal Way since 2000. It seems to him the Council changes ordinances every three years. In 2010 there was a large code change (on the Community Business zone, which includes senior housing) that involved many citizens and much research was done on the issue. Now the city is changing the ordinance again. This only leaves developers confused. Once you have a big project, the city changes ordinance. How can we do business if the ordinances keep changing? Commission O'Neil asked Mr. Kim what changes the proposed amendments will bring to him. Mr. Kim replied that he is in process of developing a 500 unit multifamily (senior housing) project. Since the city did all that research in 2010 and made changes based on that, why more now? The city needs an unchanging plan for the next 20 to 30 years. With a 500 unit proposal, any changes could cost him millions. Tim Matelich, USA Realty — He works with Mr. Kim on the property in Federal Way. Has a senior citizen project, there will not be a lot of traffic and no impact to schools. They hope to come in for building permits in next 30 days. Chair Bronson closed public testimony. Commissioner O'Neil thanked those who commented. He stated that city officials have a difficult position. They want the city to grow and be economically viable, but also to have a city that protects the environment and the people that live in it. He noted the city infrastructure is not keeping up with the changes. He asked Principal Planner Clark for a brief synopsis of what areas the proposed amendments will happen in. She responded the proposed amendments will bring changes to parking, private open space, design guidelines, increased setbacks, and solid waste changes. Vice -Chair Medhurst commented that this is a very complex issue. Staff has done a very good job understanding that not all can be done in the Council's timeline. Is there a legal liability to the city to extend the moratorium? Deputy City Attorney Orthmann replied that the moratorium can be extended per a public hearing. Director Davis stated that at their meeting, the Council stated they would not approve a further extension. He further stated that these proposed amendments are a first step and not a solution to all problems. As developments come in, the staff may determine the proposed amendments are not working well. It is likely there will be issues in the future that will need to be addressed at that time. Commissioner Elder commended staff for their work. She stated that while it may be disturbing to developers, it is best for the city to consider changes. It is what needs to be done to become the city we what to be. KAPlanning Commission\2016\Meeting Summary 04.05-17.doc Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 April 5, 2017 Commissioner Murrietta stated he is in favor of proposed amendments. The impact to the city of developments affects our quality of life; it is not simply just adding 500 new units, the city needs to deal with traffic and parking. He is impressed by the work done by the staff. He would like more time to consider the proposals—it needs to be done right, not just done. Commissioner Noble-Gulliford commented that this is a huge undergoing for staff. She has mixed feelings about the moratorium and where we are going as a city. She also would like more time to absorb this proposal. She understands the need to have the certainty of regulations in place (citizens are torn; the city is adding new police officers; and there are school, park, road, and traffic issues), but this is a very small part of the solution. Our citizens are looking for more. Sound Transit light rail has been approved and the Commons has been sold during this second moratorium , we are likely looking at significant changes to our city center, we need to consider this and transit oriented development as part of this proposal. She came prepared not to vote on current proposal because the city needs to address larger concerns as well. Chair Bronson also thanked staff for their work. To address Mr. Kim's concerns, the city has to address solid waste management and parking issues. In regards to Mr. Powell concern about surveillance and how do we monitor, but not invade people's space, there is no good answer. He commented that he works in the shipping industry and even with strict surveillance and regulations, they still have accidents. Vice -Chair Medhurst commented that he believes the moratorium was put into place to mitigate the effect multifamily develop has on the community; but the proposed amendments do not address the community as a whole (schools traffic, etc.). The city needs to address community as a whole; he feels the proposed amendments do not address the intent of the moratorium. Commissioner Elder moved to adopt the proposed amendments with the addition that the proposed changes to parking for senior housing be removed. The motion died for the lack of a second. Commissioner Noble-Gulliford moved to forward the proposed amendments without a recommendation (seconded by Vice -Chair Medhurst). Commissioner O'Neil asked how this motion will deal with the concern of addressing the whole community. Commissioner Elder commented that she opposes the motion because by passing it the Commission evades doing their job of making a recommendation to the Council. Commissioner Noble-Gulliford commented that she hopes this motion will encourage the Council to extend the moratorium, thereby giving more time to deal with the issues. The vote was held with three in favor and two opposed; the motion passed. Chair Bronson closed the public hearing. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Vice -Chair Medhurst commended the Commissioners. He believes the Commissioners did a good job and hopes the City Council will consider extending the moratorium. Chair Bronson thanked all who gave public comment. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M. KAPlanning Commission\2016Weeting Summary 04-05-17.doc Federal Way Link Extension jai ■ ■■■'"""` -- New l�_ _ Stations: MONO Airport & Angle lake(1A-) N • Entire route: 7.8 miles ---' MI = ..,_- h Travel time 'ANGLE LADE STF j � � � • ! between Angle �. Lake and Federal I Way Transit ,. Center: 12 minutes #j Ii43 Expected total daily ridership: 36,500 ►'' passengers } Opening in: 4. .AR Sound Transit plans, builds and operates regional transit systems and services to improve mobility for Central Puget Sound. Sound Transit 1 401 S. Jackson St. I Seattle, WA 98104-2826 1 1-800-201-4900 / TTY Relay: 711 1 main@soundtransit.org I soundtransit.org Project Background Passengers began riding Link light rail trains between downtown Seattle and Sea -Tac Airport in 2009, and to Capitol Hill, the University of Washington and Angle Lake in 2016. In January 2017, the Sound Transit Board approved the final route for the Federal Way Link extension, which extends light rail south from Angle Lake in the City of SeaTac to the Federal Way Transit Center. Voters' passage of system expansion measures provides funding to construct light rail to the Federal Way Transit Center at South 320th Street, with stations at South 272nd Street and near Kent Des Moines Road, by 2024. The 7.8 -mile Federal Way Link Extension will provide a fast, reliable option for getting through one of the region's most congested areas. Trains will follow the south edge of the future state Route 509 and continue south along the west side of Interstate 5. Around Kent Des Moines Road, trains will transition west to serve a station near Highline College. Trains will then transition Puget back to the west side of 1-5 and continue south to Sound Federal Way. Next Steps Sound Transit will continue design and field work and will begin purchasing property needed for the project. Construction will begin in 2019; stations will open in 2024. Transit expansion and improvements Thanks to voter approval of system expansion in 2008 and 2016, the region's light rail system will grow to 116 miles. New stations opening every two to six years include the Kent/Des Moines, South 272nd and Federal Way Transit Center stations, which will open in 2024. With more Sounder trains, more express bus and station access improvements, South Sound residents will have greater connections to jobs, school, shopping and events all over the region. sos SeaTac/Airport Station 0 N SeaTac S. 200th st.P'000sed Sq 50g D s Moines s 'Ont Desi o. �s Rd. i S. 240th St s� S. 272nd St. GD Federal Way 99 �5 )Angle ke Station ( rvice to Dow n Seattle) 0 Kent/Des Moines Alegepril Station (2024) S 272nd Station (2024) Route Selected project Station location S. 320th St. Federal Way Tansit Center Station (2024j To Tacoma by 2030 Kent/Des Moines Station The elevated Kent/Des Moines Station will provide access to Highline College and surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. Sound Transit will build new streets with landscaping, including South 236th Street, which will accommodate buses for easy access to the station. The agency will rebuild 30th Avenue South to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists. The creation of two new streets—South 234th and South 238th—will provide additional access points to the station. Sound Transit will build a 500 -space garage east of the station with an at -grade crossing directly to the station plaza. South 272nd Station The elevated South 272nd Star Lake Station will be located at the existing Star Lake Park -and -Ride site. A 1,100 -space garage will replace surface parking. Buses will circulate through the site, dropping riders off at the station plaza. Sound Transit will rebuild portions of 26th Avenue South and 28th Avenue South to accommodate the station, incorporating new sidewalks with landscaping. The agency will also rebuild a portion of South 272nd Street to handle buses and vehicles anticipated to access this station. Improvements will include a pedestrian/bicycle path to the station plaza. Sound Transit will also improve the connection to the existing freeway stop, providing direct access to the station platform. Federal Way Transit Center Station Sound Transit will locate the elevated Federal Way Transit Center Station in the city center, serving many existing businesses and planned future transit -oriented development. This station will accommodate continued heavy bus use. The existing transit center will move to the area adjacent to the station where a transit -only bus loop will provide easy transfers to light rail. The existing parking garage will remain, along with a new 400 -space garage that will accommodate additional vehicles. A new street grid will provide more convenient access to the station and an opportunity for potential future development. 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Angle Lake P Kent/DesMoines S 272nd P Federal Way P Tacoma Stadium DistrictO OStadium Way/S 4th South Theater District/S 9th Federal Way MLK/Division O O Commerce St/S 11th MLK/6th O 0 Convention Center/S 15th Tacoma MLK/S 11th O iU Union Station/S 19th CommunityO 0 0000 0 S25th CollegeQea�¢epJc\o`aApe\\�p =Tacoma East Fife Dome Tacoma A N I' Downtown Redmond P SE Redmond .P Redmond Technology Center O Overlake Village O'Bel-Red/130th iprinq District tichards Rd Eastgate Lakemont Issaquah Stay informed The fastest and most reliable way to receive information about the Federal Way Link Extension is to sign up for email updates at soundtransit.org/subscribe. Information is also available at soundtransit.org/FWextension. For more information or to request a briefing for your organization, call 206-903-7178 or email Zachary. Eskenazi@soundtransit.org. Llimenos al 1-800-823-9230 para averiguar mAs detalles acerca de la Extension de Trgnsito a Federal Way y proporcionar su opinion. 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How many Federal Way jobs are estimated to be lost from the time the properties that have been identified for purchase until the Federal Way station is in operation? 2. How many Federal Way businesses are estimated to be lost from the properties that have been identified for purchase until the Federal Way station is in operation? 3. How many acres of land in the Federal Way City Center have been identified for purchase by Sound Transit? Their estimated assessed valuation? 4. What is the estimated tax revenue lost (property, sales tax) to the City, KCLS, Federal Way Public Schools, and South King Fire & Rescue as a result of Sound Transit's purchase? 5. Describe the relocation process that Sound Transit uses to assist displaced businesses to relocate within the City of Federal Way? 6. What is the re -capture rate of businesses lost due to Sound Transit's purchase? 7. Describe the process that will be used by Sound Transit to re -allocate the surplus land to the private sector — both commercial and multi -family. 8. Will Sound Transit seek comprehensive plan amendments and zoning code amendments in order to allocate the surplus land for affordable multi -family housing development in Federal Way? 9. Will Sound Transit utilize the surplus land for workforce housing? 10. What will be the capacity of the parking garages as proposed? 11. Will there be any fees or permits required for the parking garages? 12. Will Sound Transit provide funding to assist the City of Federal Way with improvements to roads in order to adequately handle the increased pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic as a result of the new Federal Way transit center? 13. Will Sound Transit's surplus land allocation insure the City of Federal Way and the adjacent property owners that it will be a product and/or land use that is responsive to the market with quality, making sure the project fits so it does not devalue the real estate surrounding the project?