City of Tacoma Planning Commission Sean Gaffney, Chair Scott Winship, Vice-Chair Donald Erickson Benjamin Fields Mark Lawlis Tina Lee Alexandria Teague Erle Thompson Stephen Wamback HANDOUTS and PRESENTATIONS Included in this packet are materials presented at the Planning Commission s meeting on September 18, 2013: 1. Six-Year Comprehensive Transportation Program (PowerPoint; for Discussion Item D-1) 2. Transportation Commission (PowerPoint; for Discussion Item D-2) 3. Temporary Homeless Camps (PowerPoint; for Discussion Item D-3) 4. Recreational Marijuana (PowerPoint; for Discussion Item D-4) 5. South Downtown Subarea Plan and EIS (PowerPoint; for Public Hearing Item E-1) The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in any of its programs, activities, or services. To request this information in an alternative format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Planning and Development Services Department at (253) 591-5056 (voice) or (253) 591-5820 (TTY). 747 Market Street, Room 345 Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 591-5682 FAX (253) 591-5433 http://www.cityoftacoma.org/planning
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program City of Tacoma Public Works Department Planning Commission September 18, 2013 ITEM #1
Overview Background Deleted Projects Added Projects Next Steps Recommendations 2
Background State Law Annually update Conduct public hearing Necessary to compete for and obtain State & Federal grants Lists planned & budgeted transportation projects Inclusion does not guarantee funding or completion 3
Background Consistent with Growth Management Act Implementation of Transportation Element Incorporated into the Capital Facilities Program database Funding allocation approved by City Council 4
Deleted Projects PROJECT NAME AMOUNT Business District Beautification $880,000 (Program) Business District Streetscape $80,000 Design (Program) East Thea Foss Waterway $5,000,000 Transportation Corridor Edison CBS $4,000,000 5
Deleted Projects PROJECT NAME AMOUNT Lemay Access Road $643,000 Link Light Rail Stop @ South 11 th $690,000 South Tacoma Way Multimodal $115,607 Improvement 43 rd to 47 th Tacoma Mall West Streetscape $5,200,000 Total: $16,608,607 6
Added Projects PROJECT NAME AMOUNT Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety $1,035,000 Crossing Signals UWT: S 17 th & Jefferson $1,250,000 Improvements Walters Road $3,500,000 Total: $5,785,000 7
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Crossing Signals Scope: Construct 2 traffic signals, 3 pedestrian flashing beacons, ADA curb ramps, pavement markings, sidewalk improvements, and street lighting. $835,000 State Grant, $200,000 Real Estate Excise Tax Total: $1,035,000 8
TH STREET UWT: S 17 th & Jefferson Improvements COURT "C" JEFFERSON AVENUE Scope: Construct new curb/gutter, sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, and grind & overlay $1,250,000 Private Contribution Total: $1,250,000 9
Walters Road Scope: Replace roadway and construct new curb/gutter, sidewalks, bike lanes, LED street lighting, ADA driveways, storm water system, and retaining walls as needed. $2,800,000 Unfunded State Grant, $250,000 Unfunded Local Match, $450,000 Utility Partnership Total: $3,500,000 10
Next Steps September 18 October 9 November 5 November 19 December 3 December 10 *tentative dates Planning Commission Request for Recommendation IPS Request for Recommendation City Council Study Session* City Council Public Hearing* City Council 1 st Reading* City Council Adoption* 11
Recommendations Staff recommends the Planning Commission to approve: Addition of 3 new projects Deletion of 8 existing projects 12
Transportation Master Plan & Transportation Commission City of Tacoma Public Works Department Planning Commission September 18, 2013 ITEM #2
Overview Transportation Commission Roles & Responsibilities Transportation Commission Members Technical Advisory Groups Transportation Master Plan Scope Transportation Master Plan Schedule 2
Transportation Commission Roles & Responsibilities Advise on transportation related matters Design and Implementation Planning Council requested actions 3
Transportation Commission Members 11 Commissioners Range of perspectives and expertise 1 st meeting September 18 th at 6 PM 4
Technical Advisory Groups Parking Management Advisory Task Force Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group 5
Transportation Master Plan Scope Policies and Vision Active Transportation Transit Transportation Planning 6
Transportation Master Plan Schedule Phase 1 Oct 2013-Nov 2013 Scoping with partner agencies, data collection, outreach Phase 2 Nov 2013-Dec 2014 Public outreach Check-in meetings with Transportation and Planning Commissions Complete draft winter 2014 7
CITY OF TACOMA TEMPORARY HOMELESS CAMPS Proposed Amendment to TMC 13.06.635 - Temporary Uses John W. Harrington, Jr. Principal Planner Planning and Development Services Dept. Planning Commission Meeting September 18, 2013
Background 2010 state law authorizes religious organizations to host temporary homeless camps (RCW 36.01.290) - May locate on church owned or controlled property Cities may impose conditions that protect the public health and safety - A number of camp characteristics and operating standards may be determined by the city 2
Background (cont d) Discretionary regulations examples - Camp size - Duration - Number of camps - Frequency of use of same property for camps - Resident make-up - Camp setbacks from residential uses - Parking - Transit access nearby 3
Approach Conduct Public Outreach - Community based agencies Religious organizations Organizations working with the homeless Neighborhood and business groups City commissions Coordinate with SME public agencies - Neighborhoods and Community Services Dept - Police and Fire Departments - Health Department - Interdepartmental Team 4
Approach (cont d) Benchmark regulations from other cities - Comparative spreadsheet 11 cities Wide range of requirements Varying review processes/notice reqmt s Lynnwood and Spokane most comprehensive 5
Next Steps Sep-Oct: Continue community outreach and internal stakeholder meetings Oct 7: Nov 6: Nov 20: Dec 2: Dec 18: Neighborhood and Housing Committee Planning Commission present summary of findings and draft regulations Planning Commission set a public hearing date Neighborhoods and Housing Committee Planning Commission Public Hearing Jan 15, 2014: Planning Commission Review Feb 5: Planning Commission recommendation Feb-Mar: City Council consideration 6
Interim Regulations on Recreational Marijuana (Draft Framework) City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services Planning Commission September 18, 2013
I-502 Response Options Licensing - No action until final LCB rules and/or resolution of federal law issue Enforcement - Enact nuisance and public safety Code changes to maximize enforcement options and maintain consistency with state law Land Use - Interim Regulations 2
Revised Draft State Rules Released September 4 Key Changes Overall production limits Individual production space limitations (maximum 30,000 sq. ft.) Product limits for all uses Retail outlet allocations (8 retail locations within Tacoma) Buffer measurement Further advertising limitations
Measurement of Buffer The LCB will file an emergency rule on October 16, 2013 concerning the 1,000-foot buffer, as follows: The distance shall be measured as the shortest straight line distance from the property line of the licensed premises to the property line of [sensitive use]. 4
Interim Regulations (Draft Framework) Adopt marijuana-specific uses and provide zoning Marijuana Production Marijuana Processing Marijuana Retail Consider additional sensitive use buffers Add Urban Horticulture as a new use category Define to encompass all indoor growing operations Allow outright within intensive industrial districts 5
Marijuana Production Definition Based on State Law - Growing and cultivation operation - Wholesales to processors Allow Outright in Intensive Industrial Zones 6
Marijuana Processing Definition Based on State Law - Converts raw marijuana into retail product Packaging, labeling raw marijuana Processing/infusing marijuana into other products (edibles, beverages, salves, etc.) - Wholesales finished products to retailers - Can be combined with Production use Allow Outright in Intensive Industrial Zones 7
Marijuana Retail Definition Based on State Law - Retail sale to individuals of finished, consumable marijuana products Must be stand-alone marijuana retailer Can include sale of marijuana paraphernalia (pipes, containers, rolling papers, etc.) Allow Outright in Commercial, Mixed- Use, and Industrial Zones 8
Sensitive Use Buffering State Law: - 1,000-foot buffer - Applies to all three types of marijuana uses - Public parks, playgrounds, recreation/ community centers, libraries, child care centers, schools, game arcades, public transit centers Potential Additional Uses: - Rehabilitation/detox centers, jails, courts, residential zones/uses, special needs housing, religious facilities, public open space, historic districts, other marijuana uses 9
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Schedule (tentative) Oct. 1 City Council initiating Interim Regulations Oct. 2 Planning Commission review Oct. 16 Planning Commission recommendation Oct. 22 City Council study session & public hearing Oct. 29 City Council first reading of ordinance Nov. 5 City Council final reading of ordinance Nov. 16 LCB Rules become effective Nov. 17 Interim Regulations become effective Nov. 18 LCB begins accepting applications 11
South Downtown Subarea Plan [and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)] City of Tacoma Planning and Development Services Planning Commission Public Hearing September 18, 2013
Subarea Plan and Environmental Impact Statement Boundary 2
Overarching Project Goals Maintain basic eligibility for federal, state, and regional transportation funding. Accelerate public investment in downtown through a series of coordinated actions, e.g. utility/multi-model street upgrades and Freighthouse Square-area upgrades. Gain a competitive advantage for new private and public sector investment through a streamlined project approval process, more flexible zoning, and public/private partnerships. 3
Proposed Actions 1. Align downtown planning to further Vision 2040 with a focus on Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) zoning. 2. Approve the University of Washington Tacoma s Campus Master Plan and add regulatory flexibility for the University of Washington Tacoma. 3. Advance a $40 million initiative to rebuild the Brewery District Streets to complete street standards. 4. Rebuild Puyallup Avenue as a catalyst for transit-oriented residential and mixed-use development. 5. Fully participate in the design of the new Amtrak Station. 4
Proposed Actions Continued 6. Accelerate Sound Transit s Freighthouse Square access improvements. 7. Creation of a Quiet Zone for trains in the Dome District 8. Full Funding for the Prairie Line Trail and Thea Foss Esplanade 9. Increase the South Downtown area s capacity to receive Transfer of Development Rights by restructuring the density bonus palette. 10.Add preservation of affordable housing to the list of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) sending sites. 5
Proposed Actions Continued 11.Address affordable housing objectives recommended by the City s Affordable Housing Planning Advisory Group and Puget Sound Regional Council. 12.Expand the market-based approach to off-street parking to all of South Downtown. 13.Allow flexibility in the application of South Downtown design standards. 14.Program utility and street upgrades to compliment private investment. 6
Change Tacoma Dome Area Zoning to Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) Proposed to be rezoned to DMU 7
Expand the Reduced Parking Area to all of South Downtown 8
Transportation Projects 9
Three Subarea Planning Areas 10
Next Steps March 2013 April 2013 September 2013 October 2013 December 2013 Draft Subarea Plan & Draft Environmental Impact Statement issued Comment Deadline on Draft Environmental Impact Statement Final Environmental Impact Statement and Revised Draft Subarea Plan Planning Commission Review of Subarea Plan City Council Review and Adoption 11