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Planning the Future of

South Downtown

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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

Welcome!

Planning the Future of

South Downtown

Project background and purpose

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Foss Waterway *

dome district Brewery district

Nob Hill Hillside

University of Washington Tacoma

SOUTH dOWnTOWn SUBAreA InclUdeS:

dome district Brewery district University of Washington Tacoma Thea Foss Waterway

The plan acts as a catalyst for redevelopment and investment in the South downtown area. This plan will be accompanied by an environmental Impact Statement (eIS) that will provide a means to expedite environmental review of future development projects.

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.

Planning the Future of

South Downtown

The South downtown Subarea Plan and eIS will prepare the South downtown area for future development and growth

• pportunities. 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

Subarea plan and EIS goals

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South Downtown

Timeline

2011 2012 2013

Scoping Period existing conditions report Preliminary goals and Policies draft Subarea Plan and draft eIS Implementation Final Subarea Plan, Final eIS and Final Policies

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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.

Public Meeting and Minimum 30-day 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

documents the social and environmental effects analysis of the proposed action and alternatives, as well as potential mitigation measures.

• There is a 30-day public review and comment period
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Draft EIS FINAL EIS

15-day Notice

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• The City and UWT release the fjnal EIS, which

includes the response to comments on the draft EIS.

• Final EIS identifjes the City and UWT’s preferred

alternative.

• There is a minimum 15-day availability period.

City Council Decision

• The City Council decides whether or not to approve

the requested action.

Notice of Intent and Public Scoping Period

Public Scoping Meeting and Minimum 30-day Comment Period

• The City and UWT issue public notice that they are

preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS).

• Publication of the Notice of Intent (NOI) initiates a

public scoping/comment period.

Planning the Future of

South Downtown

Map of South Downtown Subarea

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dome district Brewery district

Nob Hill Hillside

University of Washington Tacoma

Foss Waterway *

*The EIS will include properties owned by the Foss Waterway Development Authority.

What might up to 30 million square feet of new development space look like in Tacoma?

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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

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integrated, mixed use, 24-hour neighborhood. 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.

Brewery District Dome 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.

Hillside Neighborhood in the Brewery District

What might up to 30 million square feet of new development space look like in Tacoma?

Planning the Future of

South Downtown

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. Conceptual illustration of the maximum build out allowed

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Tacoma campus. Maximum building height of 100 feet with urban density levels. Minimal to no setbacks.

University of Washington Tacoma Nob Hill Neighborhood in the Brewery District

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.

Foss Waterway

Planning the Future of

South Downtown

Attend the public scoping meeting

date: Thursday, december 15, 2011 location: University of Washington Tacoma carwein Auditorium Keystone Building, room 102 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Provide written comments via mail

Ian Munce city of Tacoma community and economic development 747 Market Street, room 1036 Tacoma, WA 98402

Provide comments via email

planning@cityoftacoma.org

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: