The Comprehensive Plan is the City’s “blueprint for future
growth and development.” It consists of a future land use map, as well as goals
and policies that provide guidance to the City as our area grows and changes to
meet the challenges of a growing region. Amendments to the 2012 Comprehensive Plan are currently being considered, one of which impacts our neighborhoods on the east side of Angle Lake.
The property owner of the 19740 Military Road parcel (across
the street from fire posts 28 through 31) has submitted a proposal to change
the SeaTac Comprehensive Plan on this piece of land from the current zoning of
UM-2400 Residential Medium Density to a UH-900 Residential High Density assignment
stating the current designation does not support his plans for sighting a Convalescent
Center/ Nursing Home and request for a 10 foot setback to permit a planned
addition to the existing 5-unit apartment building instead of the current 20
foot requirement.
While the owner’s motivation to develop this parcel into a
revenue producing lot is understandable, area residents are against this
proposed rezoning as it does not integrate well with the existing surrounding
residential environment and will negatively impact property values and quality
of life in the area. Opposition also considers
this move would not only place additional traffic on Military Road but would
also increase street side parking demand to support extra staff and visiting guest
vehicles. Concern has also been raised over
an increased change of accident potential created from vehicles
entering/exiting a complex located in a limited sight distance area due to the existing
roadway elevation changes and curves.
November 6: Open House 5:00 P.M. Public Hearing; 6:00 P.M.
Prior to the Council reaching any final determinations to
changes in the Comprehensive Plan, the public will have an opportunity to
attend an Open House to ask questions and receive further details on this or
any of the other changes being proposed. A Public Hearing will be held immediately
following the open house where anyone may comment on any of the amendments, and
express support or opposition to them.
Comments may be provided verbally or in writing at the hearing. Comment may also be provided in writing
(regular mail or email) prior to the hearing, and should be addressed to:
Michael Scarey
City of SeaTac
4800 S. 188th Street
SeaTac, WA 98188
Or sent via email to mscarey@ci.seatac.wa.us
We encourage all impacted residents to make time to attend this meeting and communicate their opinions and concerns.
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