Title
Agenda Item:
Public Hearing on High Density Corridor Interim Ordinance
Body
Issue:
A legislative body that adopts a moratorium or interim zoning ordinance, without holding a public hearing on the proposed moratorium or interim zoning ordinance, shall hold a public hearing on the adopted interim zoning ordinance within at least sixty days of its adoption. City Council adopted the interim zoning ordinance on December 11, 2012 and is required to hold a public hearing within 60 days.
Committee Recommendation:
None. The Planning Commission will be required to consider the interim zoning regulations as part of their 2013 work plan.
City Manager’s Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing. Move to affirm adoption of Ordinance 6820.
Staff Contact:
Keith Stahley, Community Planning and Development Director, 360.753.8227
Presenter(s):
Keith Stahley, Community Planning and Development Director
Background and Analysis:
The HDC Zoning Districts currently provide for 100 foot setbacks for all structures greater than 35 feet in height adjoining the R4, R4-8, or R6-12 single family districts; however, the HDC zones also abut areas zoned RM 18 and RM 24 that are developed with single family homes and does not require any additional setback in these areas. This creates situations where tall buildings can be located in close proximity to single family homes.
The HDC Zoning Districts provide for a building step back of 8 feet for any building floors above 3 stories which abut a street or residential district. This configuration does not provide sufficient step back and relief to minimize the impacts of tall structures on adjoining single family residential development.
The Bing Street development is a 2.39 acre site located approximately 270 feet north of Harrison Avenue and 700 feet west of Division Street in the HDC Zoning District. The property to the north of the site is within the RM 18 Zoning District and supports single family development. The developer submi...
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