Form revised December 5, 2005

FISCAL NOTE FOR NON-CAPITAL PROJECTS

Department:	Contact Person/Phone:	DOF Analyst/Phone:
DPD	Mike Podowski/386-1988	Amanda Allen/684-8894

Legislation Title:

An ordinance relating to land use and zoning, amending Sections 23.61.006, 23.61.008 and 23.61.014 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify provisions related to the application of regulations and address relocation of nonconforming uses in the Station Area Overlay District.

Summary of the Legislation:   The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is proposing to amend the Land Use Code to allow existing banks with drive-in facilities to relocate within the University District Station Area Overlay District (SAOD), subject to certain conditions.

Background: While the provisions of the SAOD do not allow drive-in facilities, flexibility is allowed generally for nonconforming uses in limited circumstances.  Specific provisions for banks are proposed to be consistent with existing provisions for other uses.  This is intended to help existing businesses in a limited way as the character of the station area is in transition.   Conditions proposed in the ordinance are intended to help these uses be compatible with future development in this station area.

__X_ This legislation does not have any financial implications.

Attachment A:  Director’s Report and Recommendation