Summary of Northgate Package

Update development regulations
Repeal the General Development Plan rule on large Northgate properties. Make the open space requirement more flexible, clarify requirements for storefront window transparency and designate NE 100th and NE 103 streets as special landscaped arterials.

Northgate Mall Development
The new development agreement allows Northgate Mall to demolish the abandoned buildings and build up to 230,000 new square feet, including 63,000 square feet of streetfront development along 5th Avenue NE. Simon will also improve its 5th Avenue NE entryway.

In designing its new development, Simon will consider ways to use natural drainage methods, sustainable design and green building techniques and the city's new plans for Northgate area pedestrian circulation and open space. Simon will seek input and advice from a new Northgate stakeholders group.

City option on South Lot 2.7 acres for open space and natural drainage
The city is allowed a one-year option to purchase the 2.7 acres on the south lot for a price of $375,000.

South Lot Transformation

• Lorig development - Lorig Associates plans to buy 5.9 acres of the south lot from Simon and develop 150,000 square feet of retail or commercial, 300 or more mixed income residential units, and attractive public plazas and walkways.
• Integrated site design - Lorig and the city will collaborate with the King County Transit Oriented Development so that the entire south lot is a well-planned development integrating attractive public open spaces, good pedestrian circulation, environmental improvements, including natural drainage, to benefit Thornton Creek and preserve the option for creek daylighting, and careful management of transportation impacts.

Future Steps for Northgate
To further implementation of the Northgate Area Comprehensive Plan the city shall:

• Establish a Northgate stakeholders group with broad-based representation of residential and business and property owners and citizen interests to provide input and advice on future projects and planning.
• Conduct a Coordinated Transportation Investment Plan to evaluate current and future transportation needs for transit, autos, pedestrians and bicyclists, and develop a prioritized project list and funding recommendations.
• Undertake new planning to establish a system of pedestrian and open space connections, stimulate multi-family housing, and economic development.
• Consider applying other planning and environmental tools such as a SEPA Planned Action to aid in the planning and permitting of multiple sites or large areas while addressing area impacts.

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