Welcome! AgendA 4:00 Open House 5:00 Presentation Welcome Subarea Plan Overview Existing Studies Next steps: Scoping 6:00 Questions and Answers 6:30 Open House continues Planning the Future of South Downtown
Project background and purpose The city of Tacoma was awarded a grant from the Puget Sound regional council (PSrc) through their Sustainable communities Project to support neighborhood planning for more sustainable communities. The grant to the city of Tacoma is to develop an innovative, area-wide plan for Tacoma’s South downtown Subarea. SOUTH dOWnTOWn SUBAreA The plan acts as a catalyst for University of Washington redevelopment and investment in InclUdeS: Tacoma S T H T 1 5 S the South downtown area. This T S T H 1 7 S Foss e v A PACIFIC AVE dome district n o s Waterway * r e f f e J plan will be accompanied by an S YAKIMA AVE Tacoma Ave S S 21st St environmental Impact Statement Commerce St Brewery district E A V U P L A L U Y P S 24th St E ‘C’ St E 25th S t Hillside J e (eIS) that will provide a means to Fawcett Ave H f S S ‘C’ St f o e E 26th St H l r S 25th St g s o o a o dome district t n d e A S S v t t e ‘A’ St Brewery S t E 2 7 t h University of Washington Tacoma S 27th St district E ‘ D ’ expedite environmental review of S T t S n a m o t B r S Tacoma Way S ‘D’ St W i l ey A ve t S 29th St S n el i D Nob Hill future development projects. Thea Foss Waterway *The EIS will include properties owned by the Foss Waterway Development Authority. Planning the Future of South Downtown
Subarea plan and EIS goals The South downtown Subarea Plan and eIS will prepare the South downtown area for future development and growth opportunities. The Subarea Plan will draw elements from existing plans to create a comprehensive vision for the South downtown. THe PlAn WIll: Identify and prioritize necessary infrastructure improvements Plan for parks, trails and open space Prioritize transportation investments develop potential funding strategies Pre-approve up to 30 million square feet of new development space Planning the Future of South Downtown
Timeline 2011 2012 2013 Scoping Period existing conditions report Preliminary goals and Policies draft Subarea Plan and draft eIS Final Subarea Plan, Final eIS and Final Policies Implementation Planning the Future of South Downtown
Scoping Process The State environmental Policy Act (SePA) requires agencies to undertake an assessment of the environmental effects of their proposed actions and possible mitigation measures prior to making decisions. The Subarea Plan will include an eIS to assess the probable environmental impacts of the Plan. Two major purposes of the SePA environmental review process are: • citizen involvement • Better informed decisions The following shows the key points within the SePA process. • The City and UWT issue public notice that they are Public Scoping Notice of Intent Meeting and preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS). and Public Minimum • Publication of the Notice of Intent (NOI) initiates a 30-day Comment Scoping Period Period public scoping/comment period. • The City and UWT develop alternatives to address the issues and concerns identifjed during scoping. • The City and UWT issue the draft EIS which Public Meeting Draft documents the social and environmental effects and Minimum EIS analysis of the proposed action and alternatives, as 30-day Comment Period well as potential mitigation measures. • There is a 30-day public review and comment period on the draft EIS. • The City and UWT release the fjnal EIS, which includes the response to comments on the draft EIS. FINAL 15-day Notice • Final EIS identifjes the City and UWT’s preferred EIS of Availability alternative. • There is a minimum 15-day availability period. City Council • The City Council decides whether or not to approve Decision the requested action. Planning the Future of South Downtown
Map of South Downtown Subarea University of Washington Tacoma S 15TH ST S 17TH ST Foss Jefferson Ave PACIFIC AVE Waterway * S YAKIMA AVE T a c o m a A v e S 21st St S Commerce St PUYALLUP AVE S 24th St E ‘C’ St t S h t 5 2 E Hillside J e F Holgate St a f S ‘C’ St S f w e E 26th St H r S 25th St c s o e o dome district o t n t d A A S v v t e e ‘ A ’ S t Brewery t h S t 7 2 E S 27th St district E ‘ D ’ S T t S n a m t o r B y a W S ‘D’ St a W i l ey A ve m o S 29th St t c a S T n S el i Nob Hill D *The EIS will include properties owned by the Foss Waterway Development Authority. Planning the Future of South Downtown
What might up to 30 million square feet of new development space look like in Tacoma? Dome District Conceptual illustration of the maximum build out allowed in the Dome District. Maximum building height of 120-225 feet with a minimum density of 30 units per acre. Minimal to no setbacks. Illustration shows an integrated, mixed use, 24-hour neighborhood. Brewery District Conceptual illustration of the maximum build out allowed in the Brewery District. Maximum building height of 100 feet with urban density levels. Minimal to no setbacks. Hillside Neighborhood in the Brewery District Conceptual illustration of the maximum build out allowed in the Hillside Neighborhood. Maximum building height of 90 feet with urban density levels. Minimal to no setbacks. Planning the Future of South Downtown
What might up to 30 million square feet of new development space look like in Tacoma? Nob Hill Neighborhood in the Brewery District Conceptual illustration of the maximum build out allowed in the Nob Hill Neighborhood. Maximum building height of 60 feet with medium residential density levels. 15 foot setbacks in the front and back, with 5 foot setbacks on the side. Requirement for 10% yard. University of Washington Tacoma Conceptual illustration of the maximum build out allowed on the University of Washington Tacoma campus. Maximum building height of 100 feet with urban density levels. Minimal to no setbacks. Foss Waterway Conceptual illustration of the maximum build out allowed along the Thea Foss Waterway. Maximum building height of 65-180 feet, with setbacks consistent with Tacoma’s Shoreline Master Program. Illustration shows an integrated neighborhood supporting residential, commercial and water oriented uses. Planning the Future of South Downtown
Next Steps The scoping period for the Subarea Plan eIS will begin on december 5, 2011 and last until January 10, 2012. during this period, the public can comment on what should be included in the eIS. How to provide comments during the scoping period: Attend the public scoping meeting Provide written comments via mail date: Thursday, december 15, 2011 Ian Munce city of Tacoma location: University of Washington Tacoma community and economic development carwein Auditorium 747 Market Street, room 1036 Keystone Building, room 102 Tacoma, WA 98402 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm Provide comments via email planning@cityoftacoma.org Planning the Future of South Downtown
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