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
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 Subarea. University of Washington Tacoma S 15TH ST Subarea Includes: The plan acts as a catalyst for redevelopment and investment in S YAKIMA AVE Tacoma Ave S S 17TH ST Jefferson Ave PACIFIC AVE Foss Waterway * Dome District the area. This plan will be accompanied by an S 21st St Hillside Fawcett Ave Jefferson Ave Brewery District S Tacoma Way Nob Hill Delin St S Hood St S D St Holgate St S C St Commerce St S 29th St S 24th St S 25th St S 27th St A St E C St E D ST E 27th St E 25th St Wiley Ave Brotman St PUYALLUP AVE E 26th St Dome District Brewery District University of Washington Tacoma Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will provide a means to expedite environmental review of Thea Foss Waterway future development projects. *The EIS will include properties owned by the Foss Waterway Development Authority.
Subarea plan and EIS goals The Subarea Plan and EIS will prepare the area for future development and growth opportunities. The Subarea Plan will draw elements from existing plans to create a comprehensive vision for the. 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
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
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. Notice of Intent and Public Scoping 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. Public Scoping Meeting and Minimum 30-day Comment Period The City and UWT develop alternatives to address the issues and concerns identified during scoping. Draft EIS 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. Public Meeting and Minimum 30-day Comment Period There is a 30-day public review and comment period on the draft EIS. FINAL EIS The City and UWT release the final EIS, which includes the response to comments on the draft EIS. Final EIS identifies the City and UWT s preferred alternative. 15-day Notice of Availability There is a minimum 15-day availability period. City Council Decision The City Council decides whether or not to approve the requested action.
Map of South Downtown Subarea University of Washington Tacoma S 15TH ST S 17TH ST Foss Waterway * PACIFIC AVE Jefferson Ave S 21st St Tacoma Ave S S YAKIMA AVE PUYALLUP AVE Commerce St S 24th St S 25th St E 25th St E 26th St E C St S C St Holgate St S Hood St Jefferson Ave Hillside Dome District Fawcett Ave A St E 27th St S 27th St E D ST Brewery District Brotman St Wiley Ave S 29th St S D St S Tacoma Way Delin St Nob Hill *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? 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.
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.
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 Location: Time: University of Washington Tacoma carwein Auditorium Keystone Building, Room 102 4:00 7:00 pm City of Tacoma Community and Economic Development 747 Market Street, Room 1036 Tacoma, WA 98402 Provide comments via email planning@cityoftacoma.org