Form revised August 4, 2003

FISCAL NOTE FOR NON-CAPITAL PROJECTS

Department:	Contact Person/Phone:	DOF Analyst/Phone:
Design, Construction and Land Use	Mike Podowski/386-1988	Casey Doyle/684-8075

Legislation Title:

An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.41.012, 23.47.012, 23.48.010, 23.50.020, 23.50.026, 23.50.028, 23.54.015, 23.54.035, 23.84.032 and 23.86.006 to address the unique needs or features of biotech uses in South Lake Union, and to correct minor errors and omissions.

· Summary of the Legislation:

The proposed amendments to the Land Use Code address five issues:

1. Allow additional height and revise the method by which height is measured;
2. Revise density limits to acknowledge mechanical equipment and ventilation needs within buildings;
3. Modify and allow flexibility in locating rooftop mechanical equipment;
4. Modify the amount of parking required for research and development use; and
5. Revise the definition for research and development uses.

· Background:

As a center city urban village, strategically located between Downtown and the University of Washington, South Lake Union is acknowledged as an ideal place for biotech development. DCLU is proposing the code amendments in order to ensure that the promise of biotech development is realized.

__X__ This legislation does not have any financial implications.

Attachment 1: Director’s Report and Recommendation