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Council MIN 04-18-1995 Special FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Special/Study Session Council Chambers - City Hall April 18, 1995 - 5:30 p.m. MINUTES I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Gates opened the special/study session of the Federal Way City Council at 5:38 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington. City Council present: Mayor Mary Gates, Deputy Mayor Phil Watkins, Councilmembers Jack Dovey, Hope Elder, Ron Gintz, Skip Priest, Ray Tomlinson. City Staff present: City Manager Ken Nyberg, City Attorney Londi Lindell, City Clerk Chris Green. II. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN VISION The Comprehensive Plan Vision was presented by COPP Director Larry Springer. Councilmember Priest, Chair of the Land Use/Transportation Committee, distributed an outline of proposed amendments to the plan, which outline is attached hereto as Exhibit "An: Growth Policies: Motion by Councilmember Priest to delete and add verbiage, as reflected in Exhibit" A"; second by Deputy Mayor Phil Watkins. Motion passed as follows: Gates Tomlinson Gintz Priest yes yes yes yes Watkins Dovey Elder yes yes yes Economic Development Policies: Motion by Councilmember Priest to delete item two, as shown in Exhibit "An; second by Deputy Mayor Watkins. Motion passed as follows: ORIGINAL FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL/STUDY SESSION MINUTES April 18, 1995 - Page 2 Gates Tomlinson Gintz Priest yes yes yes yes Watkins Dovey Elder yes yes yes Housin~ Policies: Motion by Councilmember Priest to further amend the second item to include, "Concurrent with the availability of utilities and services", and change the fourth item to read, "The city should impose flgeretts quality design and performance standards to ensure the t¡lIalit} ftßè liveability of future higher density residential neighborhoods", as shown in Exhibit" A"; second by Deputy Mayor Phil Watkins. Motion passed as follows: Gates Tomlinson Gintz Priest yes yes yes yes Watkins Dovey Elder yes yes yes Land Use Policies: Motion by Councilmember Priest to amend the last item to add, "exclusive of the City Center designation", as shown in Exhibit "A"; second by Deputy Mayor Watkins. Motion passed as follows: Gates Tomlinson Gintz Priest yes yes yes yes Watkins Dovey Elder yes yes yes City Center Policies: Motion by Councilmember Gintz to amend the seventh item, as shown in Exhibit" A"; second by Deputy Mayor Watkins. Motion passed as follows: Gates Tomlinson Gintz Priest yes yes yes yes Watkins Dovey Elder yes yes yes FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL/STUDY SESSION MINUTES April 18, 1995 - Page 3 Capital Facilities Policies: Motion by Councilmember Priest to make the following amendments, as shown in Exhibit" A": (1) first item to read: "The city should strive to maintain I!lli! improve the existing level of service for parks and streets over the next 20 years"; (2) second item, first sentence to read: "With voter approval, new parks and transportation improvements Yiill be funded by two 7.5 million dollar bond issues"; (3) second item, third sentence: "The streets bond issue, if approved, will be used Drimarily for arterial and intersection improvements which best relieve traffic congestion problems in the city; and (4) fourth item to read: "The city .!!li!): impose school. street and parks impact fees on new development"; second by Councilmember Gintz. Motion passed as follows: Gates Tomlinson Gintz Priest yes yes yes yes Watkins Dovey Elder yes yes yes Discussion then focused on future public hearings and involvement of citizens on the comprehensive plan. Mayor Gates invited citizens to forward their written comments on the plan to the Council, and announced the Council will hold an additional special/study session on May 2, at 6:00 p.m., for continued discussion on the proposed plan. On May 2, at 5:00 p.m., there will also be a briefing on the proposed bond issue. III. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Gates adjourned the special/study session at the hour of 7:05 p.m., and announced the regular meeting will convene at 7:10 p.m.. ~,~<,. City Clerk CLERK'S NOTATION: Attached hereto is Exhibit "B", which incorporates all of the above amendments, as approved by Council this date. EXHIB1T ( '¡; 1/ GROWTH - PAST AND FUTURE Federal Way's growth may slow in the coming decades, but it shows no sign of stopping. Growth Policies: 0 Based on existinl! zoninl!. Federal Way has an inventory of-vacant and redevelopable land sufficient to accommodate projected growth J!! envisioned bv the Growth Manal!:ement Act. 0 THe city YlÎll ¡Jre'lÏåe tHe ¡Jillftfleå eepaeity ta accemmeåate 13,809 HeusehelEls aREI 1l,800 jabs by the ye!l£ 2010. 0 Growth in the first decade (1990-2000) is expected to be limited by the åefieit capital facilities and urban services concurrencv reQuirements. However, growth in the second decade (2000-2010) is e"pecteEl te !!!.1!Y increase as capital facility projects are completed and services become available. partieldar~y the high ea¡¡aeity transit system. ) ~-"u...L ~~ 11 ~ 'õ?:-~£ ¿&/~dJ~v-- ~. (tU r. jÇJ 1.~.Ç.. \uJ ~ It Of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A focused economic development strategy is needed to build a diverse economy and to achieve a better jobs and housing balance in Federal Way. Economic Development Policies: 0 To achieve a better balance between housing and jobs. 0 Transf{Jrnl Feàefal Way frem a boàreem ÐommaRity to an Edge City. 0 To diversify the economic base by encouraging higher paying white collar and technical jobs while preserving and enhancing the strong retail base. 0 The near term (1990-2000) employment sector growth in horizontal mixed use in the S. 348th Street area. 0 The mid-term (1995-2010) employment sector growth in the Corporate and Office Park development in East and West Campus. 0 Long term (2005-2020) employment sector growth in mid-rise, mixed use development in the City Center. 0 Encourage quality development throughout the city to attract the type of economic development that is desired in Federal Way. HOUSING Everyone needs a place to call home, every home needs a community. Housing Policies: 0 To maintain and protect the character of existing single family neighborhoods throughout Federal Way. , C "/~I"~d" . 'h 1 .11 .l.~ oncurrent Wltll/UtI ItIes an services, t e City WI encourage "'" &vailaèilit;" of affordable housing for all economic segments of the population, and promote a variety of residential housing types. ftftè eRO0\irtlge the pre3efVatioB of e¡¡istiBg he\iaiRg steele. 0 0 The city!s Beer tefHi affortlaèle lio\isiRg pRefit;" is te remO'le regHhltOfY Barriers aRd pre tide should consider developer incentives \, hieh together will the pre .-ÏsioB ef more to encoural!e attractive and creative affordable housing. , The city should imposdesign and performance standards to ensure the E tlaliry anclliveability of future higher density residential neighborhoods. 0 LAND USE Comprehensive plan designations shape the urban landscape; they determine location and amount of growth to occur. Land Use Policies: 0 To protect existing single family neighborhoods and acknowledge historical zoning and land use patterns, the focus of future development will be in the Interstate 5 and Highway 99 corridor. 0 The city will consider special development techniques (e.g. accessory dwelling units, zero lot lines, lot size averaging, and Planned Unit Developments) in single family areas provided that it encourages residential development that is consistent with the quality and character of existing neighborhoods. 0 Neighborhood and community scale retail centers are intended to provide close convenient goods and services for adjacent neighborhoods. These areas will have firmly fixed boundaries and will be sized and located to meet future market demand. Retail developments will be integrated into the surrounding neighborhoods through attention to quality design and function. 0 The city will continue to encourage quality office development in East and West Campus Office and Corporate Park areas. 0 The city will encourage quality horizontal mixed use development for office, manufacturing, distribution centers and large bulk retailers in the S. 348th Street area. ~--'~ (?;.~ ~ ~I --7 The city will facilitate the transfor ation of the Pacific Hil!hwav (SR 99) HigHway 99 Retail Corridor into uali mixed-use retail area. Retail development alonl! the corrido I should be desil!ned to intel!rate auto. pedestrian pedestrian frienel -¡ retail Mel residential area and transit circulation. Quality ffiiJœd tlse ele'/elo¡Jffieftt -¡/ill aile 1{ for first floor retail and/er office ¡¡5aS witl1 seceRd aIld tHird fleer resideHtial. Intel!ration of public amenities and open space into retail and office development should also be facilitated. 0 CITY CENTER Federal Way residents want a sense of community, a place of focus in tlte community. ) City Center Policies: 0 Create an identifiable downtown that is the social and economic focus of the city. The City Center will be located in the vicinity of S. 320th, north of the Sea-Tac Mall, between Highway 99 and Interstate 5. 0 The city is committed to the development of a modem vertical mid-rise (4-6 stories), pedestrian and transit friendly City Center. 0 The City Center is to be the location for long tern growth in employment and housing. 0 The city may have to act as the catalyst to begin the development and redevelopment of the City Center area. By providing amenities such as street trees and furniture, open space and civic art, the city can create an attractive environment for new development and redevelopment. 0 City Center first phase development should concentrate on the creation of a smaller pedestrian oriented street grid and the development of public amenities and parks and open space. 0 Development bonuses and incentives should be used to encourage desirable high quality development in the City Center area. For example, incentives should be given for providing low income housing, structured parking and common open space. 0 The City Center will be the focus and location of im 3roved IHis and ligHt rail im 3ro¡ements hil!:h capacity transit improvements includinl!: a transit stIItÌ6ft center. 0 The city should undertake steps to ensure that the City Center is a safe place to live, work and shop. 0 The city will be an active participant with community groups, the Chamber of Commerce, and the development community in developing the City Center. CAPITAL FACILITIES Parks and recreation facilities, libraries, police and fire stations, public schools, roads and transit systems, public water and sewer systems and governments buildings - all are infrastructure impr(Jvements made by the public sector, on behalf of the public, to support our way of life. They are investments in our city's future. ) Capital Facilities Policies: 0 :~ l;;e~:f sefViee estalJlished hy the eity shaU~ as the level of serviee geal for the The city should strive to maintai ~ improve the existin!!: level of service for parks and streets over the next 20 vears. , With voter approval. new parks and transportation improvements ~ will be funded by two 7.5 million dollar bond issues. to he aj3j3reved BY the eitizeas of Federal 'Nay. The parks bond issue, if approved, will be applied toward Phase I improvements fo Celebration'-p~rk. The streets bond issue if a roved will b arterl ~ intersection improvements which best relieve traffic con!!:estion problems in the city. 0 0 To maintain the useful life of existing and new capital facilities, a funding source shall be identified to pay for the maintenance and operation of existing and new parks and transportation projects. ~ ':: \:Z The city shall ~ ~ ue-t6 impos«;impact fees on new development. ~/~~~ 0 '-t, S PUGET SOUND SCALE, 1" = 4,000' CITY OF FEDERAL WAY PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF mE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN "ote' Th" MOp " ,ot ",opte' ", " fo' ""C"""O' p"'pom O"y $ho., " Ce'e'", V,y "" >t', 'WO","," pote,"" ,oomto, "e,. Legend - City Center Core - City Center Frame I"!' I Corporate Park - Office Park Business Park - Neighborhood Commercial - Commercial/Recreation - Commercial Business c::=J Existing Multi-Family c::=J Single Family lOO!i-i;1 Multi Family Potential --,- Federal Way City Limits SEVENTH DRAFT ~ APRIL 1995 ...,... .c::::.. ..0&.1 EDERAL. ~ GIS DIVISION EXHIBIT "ß fI GROWTH-PAST AND FUTURE Federal Way's growth may slow in the coming decades, but it shows no sign of stopping. Growth Policies: 0 Based on existing zoning. Federal Way has an inventory of vacant and redevelopable land sufficient to accommodate projected growth as envisioned by the Growth Management Act. 0 Growth in the first decade (1990-2000) is expected to be limited by capital facilities and urban services concurrenèy requirements. However, growth in the second decade (2000-2010) may increase as capital facility projects are completed and services become available. - J~~~~¿~ Jh/ ~ 1-':; 1995-. (l~ ~~. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A focused economic development strategy is needed to build a diverse economy and to achieve a better jobs and housing balance in Federal Way. Economic Development Policies: 0 To achieve a better balance between housing and jobs. 0 To diversify the economic base by encouraging higher paying white coIlar and technical jobs while preserving and enhancing the strong retail base. 0 The near term (1990-2000) employment sector growth is horizontal mixed use in the S. 348th Street area. 0 The mid-term (1995-2010) employment sector growth is Corporate and Office Park development in East and West Campus. 0 Long term (2005-2020) employment sector growth is mid-rise, mixed use development in the City Center. 0 Encourage quality development throughout the city to attract the type of economic development that is desired in Federal Way. HOUSING Everyone needs a place to call home, every home needs a community. Housing Policies: 0 To maintain and protect the character of existing single family neighborhoods throughout Federal Way. 0 Concurrent with the availability of utilities and services, the city will encourage affordable housing for all economic segments of the population, and promote a variety of residential housing types. 0 The city should consider developer incentives to encourage attractive and creative affordable housing. 0 The city should impose quality design and performance standards to ensure the liveability of future higher density residential neighborhoods. LAND USE Comprehensive plan designations shape the urban landscape; they determine location and amount of growth to occur. Land Use Policies: 0 To protect existing single family neighborhoods and acknowledge historical zoning and land use patterns, the focus of future development will be in the Interstate 5 and Highway 99 corridor. 0 The city will consider special development techniques (e.g. accessory dwelling units, zero lot lines, lot size averaging, and Planned Unit Developments) in single family areas provided that it encourages residential development that is consistent with the quality and character of existing neighborhoods. 0 Neighborhood and community scale retail centers are intended to provide close convenient goods and services for adjacent neighborhoods. These areas will have firmly fixed boundaries and will be sized and located to meet future market demand. Retail developments will be integrated into the surrounding neighborhoods through attention to quality design and function. 0 The city will continue to encourage quality office development in East and West Campus Office and Corporate Park areas. 0 The city will encourage quality horizontal mixed use development for office, manufacturing, distribution centers and large bulk retailers in the S. 348th Street area. 0 The city will facilitate the transformation of the Pacific Highway (SR 99) Retail Corridor into a quality mixed-use retail area. Retail development along the corridor, exclusive of the City Center designation, should be designed to integrate auto, pedestrian and transit circulation. Integration of public amenities and open space into retail and office development should also be facilitated. CITY CENTER Federal Way residents want a sense of community, a place offocus in the community. City Center Policies: 0 Create an identifiable downtown that is the social and economic focus of the city. The City Center will be located in the vicinity ofS. 320th, north of the Sea-Tac Mall, between Highway 99 and Interstate 5. 0 The city is committed to the development of a modern vertical mid-rise (4-6 stories), pedestrian and transit fuendly City Center. 0 The City Center is to be the location for long tern growth in employment and housing. 0 The city may have to act as the catalyst to begin the development and redevelopment of the City Center area. By providing amenities such as street trees and furniture, open space and civic art, the city can create an attractive environment for new development and redevelopment. 0 City Center first phase development should concentrate on the creation of a smaller pedestrian oriented street grid and the development of public amenities and parks and open space. 0 Development bonuses and incentives should be used to encourage desirable high quality development in the City Center area. For example, incentives should be given for providing low income housing, structured parking and common open space. 0 The City Center will be the focus and location of high capacity transit improvements including a transit center. 0 The city should undertake steps to ensure that the City Center is a safe place to live, work and shop. 0 The city will be an active participant with community groups, the Chamber of Commerce, and the development community in developing the City Center. CAPITAL FACILITIES Parks and recreation facilities, libraries, police andjire stations, public schools, roads and transit systems, public water and sewer systems and governments buildings - all are infrastructure improvements made by the public sector, on behalf of the public, to support our way of life. They are investments in our city'sfuture. Capital Facilities Policies: 0 The city should strive to maintain and improve the existing level of service for parks and streets over the next 20 years. 0 . With voter approval, new parks and transportation improvements will be funded by two 7.5 million dollar bond issues. The parks bond issue, if approved, will be applied toward Phase I improvements for Celebration Park. The streets bond issue, if approved, will be used primarily for arterial and intersection improvements which best relieve traffic congestion problems in the city. 0 To maintain the useful life of existing and new capital facilities, a funding source shall be identified to pay for the maintenance and operation of existing and new parks and transportation projects. 0 The city may impose school, street and parks impact fees on new development.