Yesler Terrace Legislation
The City's Department of Planning and Development is leading interdepartmental efforts to coordinate a rezone process for Yesler Terrace. Legislation will include street improvements, the additon of new parks, sustainable building and infrastructure efforts and City/Seattle Housing Authority funding partnerships. A package of legislation will be available for public review in early 2012, and then presented to the City Council for action.
Legislation will include the following components:
Land Use Code amendments
Creates a new zone for Yesler Terrace, allowing greater density and a broader range of uses. Includes Design Guidelines to supplement code standards.
Content Examples:
- Allowed & prohibited uses
- Height limits
- Landscaping and open space
- Review procedures
- Building frontage
Planned Action Ordinance
Designates Yesler redevelopment as a “planned action” covered by the Yesler Terrace EIS. This allows comprehensive consideration of cumulative impacts and a streamlined environmental review process. Includes a detailed mitigation document.
Content Examples:
- Planned action thresholds: what development qualifies?
- Required mitigation including air quality and noise controls for construction
- other provisions to protect existing residents
Street vacation and re-dedication
New street alignments are planned for Yesler Terrace to improve circulation and connections to surrounding neighborhoods. This ordinance authorizes these changes, providing a net increase of public right-of-way.
Content Examples:
- New street configuration
- Required public benefits: pocket parks, hill climb, green street loop
Cooperative Agreement
Establishes agreements between the City and Seattle Housing Authorioty, formally committing to partnerships financial and otherwise.
Content Examples:
- Affordable housing funding
- Infrastructure agreements
- Open space partnerships
