Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Puyallup City Council Chambers 333 South Meridian, Puyallup October 11, 2017 6:30 PM ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Consideration of the Minutes from August 23, 2017 and September 27, 2017 August 23, 2017 PC DRAFT Minutes September 27, 2017 PC DRAFT Minutes WORKSESSION TOPICS Planned Development Rezone Planned Development Rezone Staff Memo.pdf Proposed zoning changes_PD Rezone.pdf PD Zone Code.pdf Affordable and Infill Housing strategies Staff Memo Draft Ordinance Affordable and Infill Housing OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS CITIZEN COMMENTS - TIME PERMITTING AND ADDRESSING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ADJOURNMENT The City Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible. Those needing assistance with hearing devices should contact the City Clerk's Office (253-841-5480) the Friday preceding the meeting. 1
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Planning Commission Meeting AgendaPuyallup City Council Chambers
333 South Meridian, PuyallupOctober 11, 2017
6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of the Minutes from August 23, 2017 and September 27, 2017 August 23, 2017 PC DRAFT MinutesSeptember 27, 2017 PC DRAFT Minutes
WORKSESSION TOPICS
Planned Development Rezone Planned Development Rezone Staff Memo.pdfProposed zoning changes_PD Rezone.pdfPD Zone Code.pdf
Affordable and Infill Housing strategies Staff MemoDraft Ordinance Affordable and Infill Housing
OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS
CITIZEN COMMENTS - TIME PERMITTING AND ADDRESSING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible. Those needing assistance with hearing devicesshould contact the City Clerk's Office (253-841-5480) the Friday preceding the meeting.
Puyallup City Hall – Council Chambers August 23, 2017
6:30 PM
(These minutes are not verbatim. The meeting was recorded, and copies of the recording are retained for a period of six years from the date of the meeting and are available upon request.) PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chair Pat McGregor, Vice Chair Chris Larson, Laurie Larson, Art Seeley
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. A quorum was established. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mr. Seeley moved to approve the agenda, with a second by Ms. Larson. The Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES June 14, 2017 Mr. Seeley moved to approve the minutes as submitted, with a second by Mr. Larson. The Commissioners voted, and the motion passed 3-0, with an abstention by Mr. McGregor. June 21, 2017 Ms. Larson moved to approve the minutes as submitted, with a second by Mr. Larson. The Commissioners voted, and the motion passed 3-0, with an abstention by Mr. McGregor. PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Overlays – Agriculture, Flood Plain, Design Review (Recording start time 2:12) Ms. Baker explained that the Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on Zoning Overlays, and gave a presentation on the three overlays the Commission would be discussing. Ms. Baker talked about the overlay districts in the City, and explained that this project is intended to address various components relative to each overlay. Ms. Baker explained that staff had received written comments, and that they were handed out to the Commissioners before the meeting.
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The public hearing opened at 6:54 p.m. Richard Lindbo – 1201 Fruitland – Mr. Lindbo explained that he owns the Lindbo blueberry farm, and explained that the land is wetlands and perfect for growing blueberries, and that the agriculture overlay would be a good fit. Mr. Lindbo stated that he would like to keep the land safe for just the purpose of the blueberry farm, which his son will inherit. The public hearing closed at 6:57 p.m. Planning deliberation, feedback, questions: Mr. Seeley asked for clarification on whether the allowable amount of square footage per chickens is changing, Ms. Baker stated that no, the change involves the distance allowed between chicken coops and residential structures. Mr. McGregor commented that prohibiting roosters doesn’t seem to be necessary, as there are other common noises in the city such as trains, dogs barking, etc., that could be dealt with by the Code Compliance officer. Shane Pieren, Code Compliance officer for the City, spoke to the amount of complaints that are received about roosters, and peacocks as well. Mr. Pieren stated that there are quite a few cities that ban roosters outright. Mr. Larson asked if it is a simple process to have the Agriculture Overlay added to a property, Ms. Baker stated that you can ask for it to be added if your property is at minimum 2 acres, but that someone could request a zoning map amendment request that would be decided before a hearing examiner. Ms. Baker explained that the Planning Commission could also reduce or eliminate the size threshold to provide some protection for properties that could potentially be annexed but not meet the current size threshold for the Agriculture Overlay. Mr. Mc Gregor asked if an analysis could be done on the properties in the Urban Growth Area that could be potentially annexed. Ms. Baker responded that staff could work on that analysis and bring that back to the next Planning Commission meeting. There was general discussion around the Agriculture Overlay and whether it allows roosters, Ms. Baker commented that the Commissioners could prohibit roosters within the Agriculture Overlay. Ms. Baker explained that roosters could also be allowed, and performance standards could be established, which would be enforced by the Code Compliance Officer. Mr. Seeley asked how the WSU Extension Center is protected for the research projects that they do, Ms. Baker explained that they are zoned Public Facilities (PF), and that the PF zone allows them some latitude to do projects which are within the nature of their business. WORKSESSION TOPICS Map Clean-up Project (Recording start time 55:07) Ms. Wals explained that this project came out of the implementation of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan update, where staff identified a few properties that could use map cleanup for various reasons. Ms. Wals explained that outreach has done with properties owners, along with some internal discussion trying to determine what they would recommend for the changes. Ms. Wals gave a presentation to show the Commissioners the potential cleanups which all involve city properties.
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Mr. Seeley asked whether Map 1 – 5th Ave CT SW, if the area could be subdivided if the zoning designation went from RS-35 to RS-10, Ms. Wals explained that the area is sloped and already well established, and those are a few attributes which would keep it from being subdivided. There was discussion regarding whether an access that runs through a parcel with a different zoning designation, should be given the same designation. Ms. Wals stated that staff would keep moving forward with the map cleanups and would be seeing them again at a future meeting. OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS Ms. Baker let the Commissioners know that at the September 19th City Council study session, staff will be touching on a few land use and development related issues with the Council. Ms. Baker explained that there might be some changes to Planning Commission Calendar in September, and that she would keep them posted. Ms. Baker talked briefly about the possible new Planning Commissioner, Chris Yanasak. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
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City of Puyallup Planning Commission
Puyallup City Hall – Council Chambers September 27, 2017
6:30 PM
(These minutes are not verbatim. The meeting was recorded, and copies of the recording are retained for a period of six years from the date of the meeting and are available upon request.) PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chair Pat McGregor, Vice Chair Chris Larson, Donnie Juntunen, Laurie Larson, April Sanders, Art Seeley, Chris Yanasak
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. A quorum was established.
Mr. McGregor introduced the Planning Commission’s new Commissioner, Chris Yanasak. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Ms. Larson moved to approve the agenda, with a second by Ms. Sanders. The Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES May 24, 2017 Mr. Larson moved to approve the minutes as submitted, with a second by Ms. Sanders. The Commissioners voted, and the motion passed 5-0, with an abstention by Mr. Seeley and Mr. Yanasak. PUBLIC HEARING 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Recording start time 1:22) Ms. Baker stated that the Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on the 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendment cycle, which will include text amendments to the Land Use Element, and several map cleanups involving City properties, with no privately-initiated amendments. Ms. Baker talked briefly about the text amendments, and Ms. Wals gave a presentation on the map amendments.
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The public hearing opened at 7:02 p.m. Don Gould – 2411 17th St SW – Mr. Gould stated that he sold a piece of the property to the County, who turned it over to the City with the understanding that the City would maintain it. Mr. Gould stated his concerns that the property is not being properly maintained. Mr. Gould also stated the 23rd Ave SW is very narrow and not conducive to more traffic coming through, and that people park in the right-of-way. Mike Bach – 1325 23rd Ave SW – Mr. Bach voiced his concerns regarding the width of the road, stating that it is barely wide enough for two cars to travel in the opposite directions to get past one another. Mr. Bach also stated that he thinks it is wrong that he shares a water meter with his neighbor. Bob Rowan – 1606 23rd Ave SW – Mr. Rowan stated that there isn’t appropriate storm drainage, and that the roads are not wide enough to accommodate regular traffic, especially school buses. Robert Gould – 1514 23rd Ave SW – Mr. Gould stated his concerns over the same issues on 23rd Ave SW, the width of the road, no storm drains, hard for regular traffic to drive on, parking in the right-of-way, making it impossible for other traffic to get through. Jim Scott – 2026 14th Ave SW – Mr. Scott voiced his concerns regarding the zoning designation change to Open Space at Dead Man’s Pond, he is worried that access would be allowed to the public, endangering the riparian areas and wildlife that exist there. Erich Keller – 1009 15th Ave SW – Mr. Keller asked for clarification of the re-zone of the property across the street from where he lives, and what the designation means. The public hearing closed at 7:13 p.m. Ms. Baker informed the citizens who commented during the hearing regarding traffic, streets, storm drainage, and utility concerns, that these issues can’t be addressed by the Planning Commission. Ms. Baker stated that they can leave their contact information with staff, who will then follow up with the appropriate city department. Ms. Wals addressed Mr. Keller’s comment by explaining the Open Space/Public Park and Public Facilities land use designations and the differences between them. Ms. Wals explained that they both apply to publicly-owned property, but OS/PP is intended to apply to parks and open space while PF is intended to apply to facilities and structures. Ms. Wals encouraged commenters to leave their contact information, which would be passed on to the Parks & Recreation Department. Planning Commission Deliberation/Comments:
• Mr. Larson inquired about the plans for the property that the City acquired on Deadman’s Pond, Ms. Wals explained that the City’s intent is to remove the existing structures on the property, and to replant the property and keep it as open space to protect Dead Man’s Pond. Mr. Larson asked what process would take place if the City decided to build on a property that was previously kept as open space; Ms. Wals explained that it would most likely go through the Comprehensive Plan process for change of use, and that any change would go through a public process.
• Mr. Seeley asked if there had been communication with the property owners across from Good Samaritan. Ms. Wals explained that she did speak with the owners and that they expressed concerns regarding continuation of their existing single-family residential use.
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Ms. Wals explained that either way the single-family use can remain, and that other than that issue the owners didn’t state a preference in the proposed zoning designation.
• Mr. Juntunen stated concerns regarding the properties that are to be designated as Open Space, inquiring as to whether that designation would decrease the value of the residential properties nearby, and what the review and public outreach process would be under the proposed zoning designation. Ms. Wals explained that the use of each individual property is project-based, and that the Parks department would conduct outreach for any proposed plans that are outside what is already included in the Comprehensive Plan.
• Mr. Yanasak inquired as to whether the public would be allowed on the Dead Man’s Pond property once it is replanted, Ms. Wals responded that during the replanting phase, there are ways to mark the property so that the public understands that it is not intended for recreational use.
• Mr. McGregor also stated concerns regarding plans for open space properties and how they affect residential properties in the area.
• Mr. Seeley commented on the reference to the “Planning Commission Preferred Future Land Use” map related to Agriculture Uses in the Land Use element, stating that it is outdated since there have been rezones in that area. Ms. Baker stated that staff can modify the language or add language speaking to the changes that have taken place in the Shaw Pioneer neighborhood specifically. Ms. Baker stated that the Commission can make that recommendation or that staff can come back at a future meeting with the modified language. Mr. McGregor commented that he thought it was fine for staff to add the language with a recommendation by the Commission, rather than coming back at another meeting.
Mr. Seeley made a motion to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendments as proposed, with a recommendation to modify the language in the Land Use Element under Agricultural Lands on Page 3.11 referencing the “Planning Commission Preferred Future Land Use” map to include language identifying the changes that have taken place since it was adopted. Mr. Larson seconded the motion. The Planning Commission voted, and the motion passed 7-0. Planning Commission took a short 2-3-minute break to take contact information from the citizens who commented during the public hearing. AGENDA ITEMS Zoning Overlays (Recording start time 1:19:16) Ms. Baker explained that the Planning Commission will be deliberating on this topic on which a public hearing was held on August 23, 2017. Ms. Baker explained that the Commission had asked for additional information before deliberating and voting on this item. Ms. Baker addressed a query from Mr. Seeley concerning parcels in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) that meet the Agriculture Use, but possibly not the size minimum requirement of two acres in order to be covered by the Agriculture Overlay. Ms. Baker stated that she had done an analysis of the parcels in the UGA, and that she found that the majority of the parcels smaller than two acres were adjacent to each other and commonly owned, therefore they would be able to meet the size threshold as a site. Ms. Baker reviewed three possible options for the application of the Agriculture Overlay. Commissioners McGregor, Larson, and Seeley commented that they were in favor of Option 1 to reduce the required site size threshold. 8
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Mr. Seeley made a motion to approve Option 1 for the application of the Agriculture Overlay, with a second by Mr. Juntunen. The motion passed 5-0. Mr. Larson made a motion to approve the proposed changes from the previously held public hearing related to code amendments pertaining to the agriculture overlay and the related urban agriculture code amendments in the single family, multi-family, and manufacturing code sections; in the definitions code section; the home occupation code section; and animal code section in Title 8. Amendments also include the removal of the floodplain overlay from Title 20 and the zoning map, and changes to the zoning map to correct the name of the River Road Design Review Overlay (DRO) to be called the Mixed Use DRO. Mr. Juntunen seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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Planning Commission Agenda Item Report
Submitted by: Rachael BrownSubmitting Department: Development Services Meeting Date: October 11, 2017
Subject:Planned Development Rezone
Presenter:Rachael Brown, Assistant Planner
Recommendation:Introduction/Discussion
Background:The City is proposing to amend all Planned Development-zoned property in the city to another appropriate zone. Thiswould alleviate procedural challenges in processing permits for development on these lots. See attached staff report forfurther information.
Council Direction:
Fiscal Impacts:
Attachments Planned Development Rezone Staff Memo.pdf Proposed zoning changes_PD Rezone.pdf PD Zone Code.pdf
20.40.050 PD zone projects located outside of city limits.
Residential developments located outside of the city limits seeking city water and/or sewer utilities
pursuant to Chapter 14.22 PMC may be designed in accordance with the standards of this section. In
such instances, all standards contained herein shall be met in the project design. The master site plan
for such projects does not require city hearing examiner approval but is instead considered by city
council as part of the pre-annexation utility extension request. Such projects shall comply with the
density and design requirements of the city of Puyallup’s comprehensive plan. (Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001;
Ord. 2511 § 1, 1997).
20.40.060 Pre-existing planned developments.
Planned development zones (PDR or PDC) approved under regulations in existence prior to
December 31, 2000, shall continue to be regulated according to the regulations and standards in effect
The Puyallup Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3149, passed August 22, 2017.
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and/or imposed at the time of approval of the zone change and master site plan. (Ord. 2683 § 1,
2001).
The Puyallup Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3149, passed August 22, 2017.
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Submitted by: Chris BealeSubmitting Department: Development Services Meeting Date: October 11, 2017
Subject:Affordable and Infill Housing strategies
Presenter:Chris Beale
Recommendation:Review the attached materials in preparation for an overview discussion on October 11, 2017
Background:As a part of the 2017 work program, Planning Commission will continue review of the Affordable and Infill Housingstrategies on October 11, 2017.
Council Direction:
Fiscal Impacts:
Attachments Staff Memo Draft Ordinance Affordable and Infill Housing
City of Puyallup Development Services Planning Division 333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 (253) 864-4165 Fax (253) 840-6678
To: Planning Commission From: Chris Beale, AICP, Senior Planner Subject: Affordable Housing Strategy Date of memo: September 5, 2017 Date of PC meeting: October 11, 2017 At the Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Planning Commission meeting, city staff will continue to provide the Planning Commission with further information regarding a possible package of code amendments intended to support affordable and infill housing strategies; city staff will review draft code text with Planning Commission, specifically focusing on the following areas:
• Dwelling unit density bonuses for multi-family zone districts • Infill housing strategies, including the creation of new infill lots, density transfers,
permitting allowances for 2-unit and 3-unit dwellings, accessory dwelling units, density allowances, minor adjustments
• Off-street parking credits and reductions The intent of the October 11, 2017 meeting is to substantively review the topic areas above. Other items will be brought to the PC at a later date and some items listed on the menu table will be reviewed by City Council exclusively. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Beale, AICP, Senior Planner at 253 841.5418 or at [email protected].
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ORDINANCE NO. __________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PUYALLUP pertaining to Chapters xx.xx.xxxx of the Puyallup Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission reviewed the referenced code amendments (except sections 2.29.070, 2.29.080 and 2.54.070) over multiple work sessions held on WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on XXXX XX, 2017 on proposed code amendments (except sections XXXXXX); and,
WHEREAS, after deliberations the Planning Commission made a XXXX recommendation (0-0) to City Council to adopt the subject amendments (except sections XXX)and
WHEREAS, the City Council studied the subject amendments on XXXX XX, 2017, and XXXX XX, 2017, providing staff policy direction regarding the proposed amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that changes are needed to address improve access to
affordable housing and promote compatible residential infill housing, consistent with the city Comprehensive Plan, through the municipal code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the amendments are needed to better implement the policies of and are principally consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that proposed amendments are needed the city’s municipal code in order to protect general welfare of the public through the creation of options in the zoning code for housing affordable to a larger sect of the population; and WHEREAS, the changes in this ordinance are in the bests interests of the City as a whole; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Puyallup, Washington, ordains as follows: Section 1. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section XX.XX.XXX is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.25.0235 RM zones menu options to achieve bonus density. In cases where one or more of the following features are provided on the site and the decision criteria for administrative design review are met, residential density may be increased on the site of a multiple-family project from the base density to the maximum density specified in PMC 20.25.022. A combination of multiple selections may be cumulatively added up, but shall not exceed the cap herein imposed.
(1) Transfer of density from lands containing buffers associated with environmentally critical areas as provided in PMC 20.25.040(18); (25% bonus)
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(2) Active open space, enhancing the common open space for the residents of the multiple-family project, such as a park, community garden, or seating where there is a view of Mount Rainier, Olympic Mountains, with a public amenity such as landscaping, public art or a water feature. The open space shall be no smaller than 10,000 square feet in addition to the common open space requirement established in PMC 20.25.020(15); (15% bonus) (3) A transit stop with covered seating determined to be needed because the stop is located on a Pierce Transit and public school district route where safe and/or convenient stops are not existing. The transit stop must meet specifications as established by Pierce Transit. Sidewalks shall be provided to access residential units of the multiple-family project to transit facilities. Liability for public access and use on private property shall be the responsibility of the property owner. On-going maintenance of facilities on private property shall be the responsibility of the property owner At least 10% of residential units provided for households making less than 80% of area median income (AMI) for owner occupied housing and 50% AMI for rental housing. Such restriction shall be placed on title and implemented in perpetuity to said unit(s). The low-income housing units shall be provided in a range of sizes comparable to those units that are available to other residents. To the extent practicable, the number of bedrooms in low-income units must be in the same proportion as the number of bedrooms in units within the entire development. The low-income units shall generally be distributed throughout the development and have substantially the same functionality as the other units in the development and shall be furnished with similar applicances and finishes as the market rate units within the development(20% bonus) (4) Provision of handicapped disability accessible dwelling units and at least one parking stall per unit designated for handicapped disability use adjacent to the dwelling units such that 100% of said bonus units are in addition to the number required through the building code and Americans with Disabilities Act. Said disability accessible units shall be ‘Type A’ accessible, as specified in the building code. (10% bonus) (5) Provide a green roof that covers at least 60% of the building(s) footprint, or total building footprints, if multiple buildings are proposed. Green roofs shall be designed and installed under the direction of a professional with demonstrated expertise in the design and construction of such facilities. Green roofs shall conform to best available technology standards, such as those published by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). (10% bonus) (6) Install a solar energy collection system on the site that is designed to provide at least 15% of the expected annual operating energy for the building, or total buildings if multiple buildings are proposed. The system shall be designed and installed under the direction of a professional with demonstrated expertise in the design and construction of such systems. (10% bonus)
Section 2. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 19.07.020 is hereby amended to read as
follows
19.07.020 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the division of land into four six or less lots, tracts, parcels, sites or subdivisions; establish regulations and procedures for the administrative summary approval of short plats and short subdivisions or revisions thereof; and require filing of a short plat for record in the office of the county auditor.
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Section 3. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 19.07.110 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
19.07.110 Modifications or variations. Any subdivider may make application to the community development services department for a variation or modification from the city’s development requirements, standards and specifications. Any request for variation or modification of requirements, standards or specifications established by administrative authority shall be considered in accordance with the process specified in the enabling document. Any request for variation or modification from requirements, standards or specifications set forth in the Puyallup Municipal Code shall be considered by the city’s hearing examiner as set forth in PMC 19.02.080, and processed in accordance with the variance provisions set forth in Chapter 20.85 PMC. Such application shall be submitted prior to or accompany concurrently with the proposed short plat, shall include any and all details as the developer deems necessary to support his application properly, and shall outline the provisions from which the modification or variation is sought. Any adjustment or variance shall be listed on the face of the plat, along with reference permit number.
Section 4. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 19.07.107 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
19.07.107 Timing of frontage improvements No building permits shall be issued for lots newly created through a short plat until such time that all necessary frontage improvements are permitted and installed through successful final inspection.
Section 5. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 19.12.065 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
19.12.065 Lot area and private access/utility tracts. 1) Access and utility tracts. Upon subdivision of lots in an RS zone district wherein a private
access and utility tract will serve the plat, or a portion of the lots within a plat, the following optional standards may apply:
a) The access and utility tract area subdivided from the parent parcel shall count in full toward the resulting lot area within the final boundaries of the parent parcel lot area at the time of platting. The parent parcel shall be considered the lot that directly fronts upon a public street.
b) Square footage from the access and utility tract may count toward the required lot area of newly created lots for any lot within a short plat where the entirety of the front lot line abuts said tract. In no event shall such tract area transfers exceed 25% of the required lot area for each lot eligible. Tract area transfers shall be processed in accordance with 20.86.012.
c) Storm water tracts shall not qualify for the above described transfer of lot area credits.
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Section 6. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.15 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Acre, gross” means 43,560 square feet of land area, including public or private streets. Or road easements or critical areas and associated buffers. “Acre, net” means 43,560 square feet of land area, not including public or private streets or road easements or critical areas and associated buffers.. Section 7. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.20.010 (9), (10) and (11) is hereby amended to read as follows: (9) One accessory dwelling unit on each lot subject to the following standards and criteria:
(a) The property is zoned RS-04, RS-06, RS-08, RS-10 or RS-35 and meets the minimum lot area requirement for a single-family dwelling unit in the applicable zone district; and
(b) An attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 900 square feet of floor area or 40 percent of the floor area of the primary dwelling, whichever is less, nor have more than two bedrooms; and
(c) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 650 square feet, if located in a new structure, or 900 square feet, if a conversion of an existing structure, or 40 percent of the floor area of the new or existing primary structure, whichever is less. Additionally, the detached unit shall not have more than one bedroom, nor be located on more than one floor; and
(d) An accessory dwelling unit may be created either through internal conversion of a portion of the primary structure or through construction of an addition to the primary structure; and
(e) Upon submittal and approval of a detached accessory dwelling unit permit (pursuant to the approval criteria and appeal procedures established by Chapter 20.81 PMC), an accessory dwelling unit may be located in a detached structure; and
(f e) Any additional entrance resulting from the creation of an integrated attached accessory dwelling unit may not face the same side of the lot facing the street or the same side of the building the primary dwelling unit front door faces so as to appear as a duplex only if such entrance is adequately and appropriately screened in a manner that does not substantially detract from the single-family appearance of the primary dwelling; and
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(g f) Utilities for the accessory dwelling unit shall be metered jointly with the primary dwelling unit; and
(h g) Roof pitches, siding and windows of any new structure constructed to house the accessory dwelling unit shall be similar to and complementary to the principal dwelling unit structure The scale, bulk, architectural style and location on the lot of all detached accessory dwelling units shall be compatible with the established character of the neighborhood. Plywood and other similar sheet siding materials, such as T1-11 siding, shall not be used. A minimum of two siding styles, separated by architectural bands, shall be used. Decorative masonry, shingle, brick, stone, or other faux stone materials with decorative or textural qualities shall be used as wainscoting below all windows on street facing facades. All windows and doorways shall be trimmed. Doors with decorative window panes shall be used; and
(I h) Either the primary dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit shall be physically occupied by at least one property owner of record during the life of the accessory dwelling unit. Owners shall sign an affidavit which attests to their residency for at least six months of every year. This affidavit shall be binding upon the owner or successive owners during the life of the accessory dwelling unit; and
(j i) Accessory dwelling units shall not be subdivided or otherwise segregated in ownership from the primary dwelling unit; and
(k j) Nonconforming accessory dwelling units existing prior to the enactment of these requirements may be found to be legal if the property owner applies for an inspection permit prior to June 30, 1996, and brings the unit up to minimum housing code standards. After July 1, 1996, owners of illegal accessory dwelling units shall be in violation of the provisions of this title and subject to the enforcement provisions of Chapter 20.95 PMC. All owners of illegal accessory dwelling units shall also be required to either legalize the unit or remove it
(10) One duplex or triplex on each lot subject to the following standards and criteria:
(a) The property is zoned RS-04 and has a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet; or
(b) The property is zoned RS-06 and has a minimum lot area of 8,000 square feet the lot does not abut and is not directly across the street from another lot containing a duplex or triplex; and,
(c) Buildings containing duplex and triplex dwelling units shall not exceed 20 percent of the total number of residential buildings located within a radius of 250 feet. For the purpose of this requirement, accessory dwelling units shall not be counted as additional residential buildings. The development of the lot shall contain 15’ X 25’ private back yard space, independent of buildings over 200 square feet, for each dwelling unit.
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(d) The scale, bulk, architectural style and location on the lot of all structures shall be compatible with the established character of the neighborhood. Plywood and other similar sheet siding materials, such as T1-11 siding, shall not be used for front facades and facades facing street. A minimum of two siding styles, separated by architectural bands, shall be used. Decorative masonry, shingle, brick, stone, or other faux stone materials with decorative or textural qualities shall be used as wainscoting below all windows on street facing facades. All windows and doorways shall be trimmed. Doors with decorative window panes shall be used. Other architectural design standards for duplexes and triplexes can be found in PMC 20.26.100.
(e) No less than 40 percent of the front yard shall be planter beds planted with shrubs and ground covers to provide 75% coverage in 3 years. One (1) medium to large street trees shall be provided in the front yard area for every 25’ of street frontage.
(11) One triplex duplex on each lot subject to the following standards and criteria:
(a) The property is zoned RS-04 and has a minimum lot area of 8,000 square feet; or
(b) The property is zoned RS-068 and has a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet;
(c) Buildings containing duplex and triplex dwelling units shall not exceed 20 percent of the total number of residential buildings located within a radius of 250 feet. For the purpose of this requirement, accessory dwelling units shall not be counted as additional residential buildings. The development of the lot shall contain 15’ X 25’ private back yard space, independent of buildings over 200 square feet, for each dwelling unit.
(d) The scale, bulk, architectural style and location on the lot of all structures shall be compatible with the established character of the neighborhood. Plywood and other similar sheet siding materials, such as T1-11 siding, shall not be used for front facades and facades facing street. A minimum of two siding styles, separated by architectural bands, shall be used. Decorative masonry, shingle, brick, stone, or other faux stone materials with decorative or textural qualities shall be used as wainscoting below all windows on street facing facades. All windows and doorways shall be trimmed. Doors with decorative window panes shall be used. Doors with decorative window panes shall
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be used. Other architectural design standards for duplexes and triplexes can be found in PMC 20.26.100.
Duplex exterior example - note window and door trim, faux stone wainscoting, multiple siding styles with horizontal bands and high quality siding materials
(e) No less than 40 percent of the front yard shall be planter beds planted with shrubs and ground covers to provide 75% coverage in 3 years. One (1) medium to large street trees shall be provided in the front yard area for every 25’ of street frontage.
Front yard landscaped with 40% planter beds, with shrubs, ground covers and a medium maple tree
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Section 8. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.20.015 (11) is hereby amended to read as follows: (11) Duplex residential structure, subject to an administrative conditional use permit and subject to the following standards and criteria:
(a) The property is zoned RS-0810 and has a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet;
(b) Only one duplex structure shall be permitted per legal lot which qualifies as to minimum lot area;
(c) All existing and proposed buildings containing duplex and triplex dwelling units shall not exceed 20 10 percent of the total number of residential buildings on lots located within a radius of 250 feet. Accessory dwelling units shall not be counted as additional residential buildings;
(d) The scale, bulk, architectural style and location on the lot of all structures shall be compatible with the established character of the neighborhood. Plywood and other similar sheet siding materials, such as T1-11 siding, shall not be used for front facades and facades facing street. A minimum of two siding styles, separated by architectural bands, shall be used. Decorative masonry, shingle, brick, stone, or other faux stone materials with decorative or textural qualities shall be used as wainscoting below all windows. All windows and doorways shall be trimmed. Other architectural design standards for duplexes and triplexes can be found in PMC 20.26.100..
(e) No less than 50 percent of the front yard shall be planter beds planted with shrubs and ground covers to provide 75% coverage in 3 years. Two (2) street trees shall be provided in the front yard area.
Section 9. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.20.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.20.020 Property development standards – RS zones. The following table (Table 20.20.020) sets forth the required development standards applicable to properties located in the RS zones, unless otherwise established by approval of a planned development. Unless otherwise indicated, the standards listed in this section represent number of feet:
Property Development Standards – RS Zones
RS-35 RS-10 RS-08 RS-06 RS-04
(1) Minimum lot area per building site
in square feet 35,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000
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Section 10. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.20.025 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.20.025 Interior side yard setback. 1) The minimum interior side yard setback shall be five feet in RS-10 and RS-08; provided,
that the combined total of both side yard setbacks for any lot shall equal at least 16 feet in the RS-10 and RS-08 zones, as applied to each structure individually. The combined setbacks shall be applied to all structures collectively if the detached accessory structure is located forward of a line extending from the rear wall of the primary structure to the side lot line.
2) The minimum interior side yard setback shall be five feet in RS-06 and RS-04 zones, except that, subject to the performance standards in PMC 20.20.040(12), the dwelling unit may be placed on one interior side property line with a zero setback, and the dwelling unit setback on the other interior side property line shall be a minimum of 10 feet on the other interior side property line, excluding the connecting elements such as fences, walls and trellises. No buildings or structures shall be placed on the exterior boundary of such zero-lot line development.
3) Interior side yards for all RS zone districts next to access and utility tract(s) and/or the access portion of a new panhandle lot shall may be zero feet. No access portion of a panhandle lot, public alley or access and utility tract(s) shall be considered a ‘street’ when applying street side yard setbacks.
Section 11. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.20.029 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.20.029 Minimum and maximum density limits in RS zones 1) Deviations from the minimum lot density requirements shall only be permitted through
the standards outlined in PMC 20.86.010 (3). Such deviations shall be permitted through an Administrative Adjustment Permit.
2) Lots not served by, or required to connect to, sanitary sewer shall not be required to comply with the minimum lot density requirement.
Section 12. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.20.040 (4), (12) and (16) is hereby amended to read as follows: (4) Detached Accessory Buildings.
(a) In all RS zones except in the RS-35 zone, or in any RS zone on lots greater than four acres in size, there shall be no more than one detached accessory building greater than 200 square feet in size per lot. On any lot zoned RS-04, RS-06, RS-08, or RS-10, where the subject property exceeds four acres in size, no more than a total of two detached accessory structures over 200 square feet may be permitted. For the purposes of this section only, one freestanding carport may be allowed in addition to all permitted detached accessory building in all RS zone
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districts, subject to the 50 percent size restriction outlined in subsection (4)(f) of this section.
(b) In no case shall a detached accessory building be considered attached and therefore part of a primary building if such structural attachment is the form of a breezeway, carport, enclosed hallway, fence, trellis, tunnel, arch, or any other architectural embellishments. An attached accessory structure1 is a structure built as an integral part of the primary building footprint with a shared common wall/roof with the primary structure.
(c) Small Lot Accessory Building Exemptions. For any lot 8,000 square feet or less, a one-story detached accessory building may disregard rear and interior side yard setback requirements if such accessory building is no more than 600 square feet in floor area, is located in the rear 30 percent of the lot or further than 75 feet from the front lot line and is no closer than 12 feet from the centerline of an adjacent alley. Any sized lot with access on a public alley may disregard setback requirements from said alley subject to the conditions listed above pertaining to building size, length, and location. In no event shall an accessory building under the small lot exemptions listed herein have a height greater than 12 feet.
(d) For any RS-zoned lot, a one-story all detached accessory buildings – including those buildings 200 square feet or less - may disregard shall observe five (5) foot minimum rear and interior side yard setbacks if such accessory building is no more than 200 square feet in floor area.. Any detached accessory building with access on a public alley shall also be setback 5’ from the property line coinciding with the alley.
(e) Accessory buildings that exceed the building size, area, length and location standards noted above shall comply with all required yard setbacks.
(df) No accessory building shall be larger than 50 percent of the ground floor area of the primary structure on any lot. The measurement shall be determined by comparing the primary structure’s footprint (including all attached accessory structures, such as an attached garage) to the detached accessory structure’s footprint. The detached accessory structure may include upper floor square footage so long as the footprint of the detached accessory building is no larger than the 50 percent maximum defined herein. Upper floor detached accessory dwelling unit maximum size shall be dictated by the size limits defined in PMC 20.20.010(9)(c) and shall be measured separately from the size limits for detached accessory buildings as defined herein.
(ge) Upon submittal and approval of an administrative conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 20.81 PMC, an agricultural-related detached accessory structure (related to an ongoing agricultural use) or any detached accessory structure on a lot greater than one acre may be larger than 50 percent of the ground floor area of the lot’s primary structure. However, in no event shall the proposed square footage of such agricultural-related accessory structure or detached accessory structure on lots greater than one acre exceed 80 percent of the ground floor area of the lot’s primary structure.
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(12) Driveway Setback in RS-04 and RS-06 Zones. A driveway located in front of a garage accessed through the front yard in the RS-04 and RS-06 zones shall not be less than 20 feet in length as measured from the garage to the right-of-way line Reserved. (16) Limited Density Transfer from Critical Area Buffers. The city shall allow transfer of density for residential uses from critical areas and buffers to noncritical area portions of the same site; provided, that the resultant density calculated on the noncritical area land does not exceed 125 135 percent of the maximum developable density from that land otherwise allowed under zoning. No resultant lot area, width or depth shall be less than 25 percent that which otherwise would be required in the zone district Section 13. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.86.005 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.86.005 Adjustments and authority to grant. Upon filing of a proper application, the community development services director shall have the authority, subject to the provisions of this chapter, to grant, upon such conditions the director may determine, adjustments to required property development standards, as follows:
(1) A decrease of not more than 205 percent of required lot area, width or depth; in application of this section, on any RS zoned lot, a 25% reduction shall only apply to lot area;
(2) A decrease of not more than 20 percent of the required width of side, front, or rear yard or yard between buildings. For purposes of this subsection, landscaped setbacks, as required in this title, shall not be considered side, front or rear yard setbacks;
(3) An increase of not more than 60 percent of the permitted projection of cornices, sills, eave projection, unenclosed awnings, and unenclosed and uncovered decks into a required front, side or rear yard;
(4) An increase of not more than 20 percent in the maximum permitted height of buildings, fences or structures, or maximum permitted lot coverage;
(5) A decrease of not more than 20 percent in the number of required parking spaces;
(6) An increase of not more than 10 percent in the permitted height or area of a sign.
In the event that an adjustment request is companion to another permit application (i.e., relates to the same property or project) which requires hearing examiner review, such as a conditional use permit, the adjustment shall be noticed for, and heard by, the examiner jointly with the companion case. Adjustment findings would still be used in such jointly-reviewed cases.
Section 14. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.86.012
20.86.012 Adjustments for minor residential infill development. The planning director shall have the authority to waive the adjustment finding under PMC 20.86.010(3) upon finding that:
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a. A plat or development project that is utilizing a critical area density transfer or an access and utility lot area transfer. All lots may reduce allowable lot area and requirement dimensions by up to 25% through this infill provisions; or,
b. The adjustment request pertains to only a single application of one a maximum of two of the development standards as listed in PMC 20.86.005(1) or (2), the request is not part of a critical area/access and utility lot area transfer and the applicant or property owner seeking the waiver has not made any other requests to waive the requirements of PMC 20.86.010(3) on any other properties within a radius of 1,000 feet or within the boundaries of the same subdivision, whichever is greater; and
(2) The property for which the adjustment is requested is zoned RS or RM; and
(3) Any new structure(s) or structural additions enabled by the adjustment shall be designed to be compatible (e.g., scale, bulk, facade treatment, etc.) with other residential structures in the immediate vicinity
Section 15. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.55.010 (10) is hereby amended to read as follows: (10) Dwellings, multiple-family, including apartments, condominiums, duplexes and townhouses: two spaces per unit, except that in the CBD-Core, CBD and RM-Core zones, the following parking standards shall apply: in the following scenarios:
(a) In the CBD-core zone there shall be one-half (.5) parking spaces per unit;
(b) In the CBD and RM-Core zones there shall be 1.5 parking spaces per unit
(c) For dwelling units which are restricted as affordable units there shall be one-half (.5) parking spaces per unit.
Section 16. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.55.011 is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.55.011 Off-street parking reductions 1) Where a site development abuts a street right of way that provides on-street
parking, a maximum of 10% of the off-street parking required for the development may allocated to on street parking.
2) Where a site development is within ¼ mile of a transit center or is located on a street that provides 30 minute, or more frequent, transit service during peak hours, a maximum of 10% of the off-street parking required for the development may be waived.