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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA75-813 DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS WHEREAS, Rhoda L. Weger , is the owner of the following real property in the City of Renton , County of King , State of Washington , described as follows : That portion of the . Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 3 , Township 23 , North , Range 5 East , W. M. , described as follows : Beginning at the Southwest corner of said section ; thence 1 23 ' 12" West along the West line of said section and the center line of county road , 1312 . 49 feet to bolt' in the center of said road ; thence North 89 24 ' 22" East along the North line of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said section 372 . 37 feet to a Ripe , the true point of beginning ; thence South 1 10 ' 21" East 1032 . 16 feet to a pine in the North line of the Renton Issaquah Highway ; thence northerly along said highway 612 feet , more or less , to a pipe ; thence North 1°10 ' 21" West 784. 12 feet to the North line of said Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter ; thence South 89 24 ' 22" West along said North line 557 . 19 feet to the true point of beginning ; situated in King County , Wash . EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the State of Washington • by A. F. 7110060125 . WHEREAS, the owner of said described property desires to impose the following restrictive covenants running with the land as to use , present and future , of the above described real property . NOW, THEREFORE, the aforesaid owner does hereby establish , grant and impose restrictions and covenants running with the land hereinabove described with respect to the use by the undersigned , their successors , heirs , and assigns as follows : LANDSCAPE AREAS a ) Detailed landscape plans for the entire site , including existing vegetation to remain , shall be submitted to and approved by the Renton Planning Department prior to further development on the site . b ) Existing vegetation shall be maintained as much as possible . Existing vegetation shall be removed only by approval of the Renton Planning Department prior to any clearing or development of the site . INTERNATIONAL _ - .� 1, ,. (. • m ,. L.; ;, THE CITY. OF AREN`I'ON E `2.=r 5 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 13 �� y AVERYGARRETT, MAYOR 6 PLANNING DEPARTMENT o .F�TFOSEP-CC-� • April 28 , 1975 . C.H.G. International, Inc. 1906 One Washington Plaza • . Tacoma., . Washington 98402 • RE: Rezone and Special Permit Applications - . . . . for the Development of an Apartment Complex in Sunset Highway N. - Files . No. R-811-75 and SP-813-75 . Gentlemen: Your application to rezone an 11. 63 acre parcel on Sunset Highway N. from G-7200 to R-2 has been continued by the Renton .Planning Commission until the May 28th public hear- '. ing. Your request has been referred to the Environmental . • Development Committee, and a meeting for the purpose of • H . -more completely reviewing your applications has been set . for Wednesday, May 7th, at 7: 30 p.m. in the third floor conference room. . • Further action on your applications for Rezone and Special Permit will be contingent upon the environmental assess- ment . In this regard some major areas of concern that must be addressed are as follows: . . 1. The tagging of mature evergreens to remain on the site .after clearing for roads, -parking • spaces and buildings and the locating of these trees on the landscape plan. 2 . Site drainage and runoff. 3. The visual impact upon the surrounding pro- . ' perties specifically in reference to screen- ing, landscape materials to he added to the • . • site and setbacks . ' • - C C C.H.G. International, Inc. April 28, 1975 Page Two 4. The impact upon the local schools and pedes- trian access to local schools. 5 . The traffic impact upon Sunset Highway N. 6 . The impact of the proposed project on ex- isting utilities in the area. We would like to resolve these questions with you in order that your rezone application and your special permit. appli- cation might be more fully considered by the Planning Com- mission. If you have any immediate questions , please feel free to contact Mike Smith, Bill Turner, or Joan Lankford of the Renton Planning Department at 235-2550 . Very truly yours, Gordon Y. Ericksen Planning Director William C. Turne Planning Technician • WCT:rh CH. CI INTERNATIONAL May 23, 1975 The City of Renton Planning Department • 200 Mill Avenue South Renton, Washington 98055 Attention: Gordon Y. Ericksen Planning Director Dear Mr. Ericksen: In response to your letter of April. 28, 1975, please find attached an environmental assessment for administrative review and site plan approval. This assessment has been based on the environmental impact statement outline, provided to us by your office. Also, included are photographs of the site and surrounding development, photographs of a project in Steilacoom, Washington, comparable to this proposal, and letters applicable, to the requested actions.. - Regarding the specific areas of concern that you have outlined: 1. Tagging of mature evergreens---We expect to receive a boundary, topographic and tree survey by June 2. At that time we will make minor revisions to the proposed site plan in order to save as many trees as possible, locate these trees on the landscape plan, and provide copies for your review. Once this is accomplished the trees to remain on the site will be tagged. 2. Site drainage and runoff---Please refer to LSB International's letter of May 5, 1975. We will be . retaining storm drainage onsite with a professionally designed system to be approved by the Renton Engineering • Department. 3. Visual Impact---As you can readily see from the photo- graphs provided, this site has already been heavily impacted by surrounding development. , All surrounding developments have cleared the trees and underbrush to the common line, and subsequently beyond the common line in a few cases. However, we do not consider this to be the• best practice and feel a reasonable approach to take would be as follows: ONE WASHINGTON PLAZA ® TACOMA, WASHINGTON 98402 o (206) 383-3484 C'. a. Setback all buildings along the north line (where adjoining single family development is the heaviest) 35 feet, and landscape a 15' wide strip along this line with broad- leafed evergreens to provide a site screen between the apartments and single family rear yards, where existing vegetation is not adeouate. • b.- Setback all buildings along the west line 20 feet, and landscape a 10' wide strip along this line with broadleafed evergreens, where the natural vegetation is not adequate, between existing houses. c. Possible broadleaf evergreens would include: Aucuba 'Japonica' Barberry (thorns) ,_ Cotton- easter 'Parney' , Photinia 'Frazeri' . 4.. Impact upon local schools---Our experience with developments of this nature indicate that we can expect approximately 75 children. Of this number no more than 60a will be school aged. This would mean an increased enrollment of 45 students in the Renton School District. We have not received statistical information as yet from the school district, but they will provide this information as soon as possible. 5. Traffic impact---All traffic will access onto Sunset Boulevard. An approximate increase of 660 vehicle trips per day can be expected from this project. This increase will be relatively insignificant for a five lane arterial of this type. 6. Impact on existing utilities---Again refer to the LSB International letter. We will bear all costs to improve the utilities required for our development. We. have also included photos of an apartment development which is under construction in Steilacoom, Washington. As you can see we have been able to retain much natural vegetation through careful site development. This is the type of approach we intend to utilize in the development of the proposed plan and we anticipate a quality project through such efforts. • If there are questions or further information is required, please give us a call. Respectfully submitted, ' CHG INTERNATIONAL, NC. -10412.6 Thomas Johnson Vice President ' • E., CC "Li - INTERNATIONAL • • • ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR • ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL - FOR THE VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS IN RENTON, WASHINGTON PURSUANT TO THE WASHINGTON STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT• APPLICANT: CHG INTERNATIONAL, INC. , 1 1906 ONE WASHINGTON PLAZA TACOMA, WASHINGTON 98402 TELEPHONE:" FU 3-3484 - ONE WASHINGTON PLAZA o TACOMA, WASHINGTON 98402 0 (206) 383-3484 A. PROPOSED ACTION 1 . TYPE OF ACTION - THE CITY OF RENTON WILL UNDERTAKE LEGISLATIVE AND. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO ALLOW SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS , TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY CHG INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2.• JUSTIFICATION • • THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL COMPLIMENT AND PROVIDE VARIETY TO THE DEVELOPING HI-LAND COMMUNITY . IT BECOMES THE NEXT STAGE OF ORDERLY GROWTH. AND GIVES CREDENCE TO THE COMPRE- HENSIVE PLAN. THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE HOUSING OPTION FOR RENTON 'S POPULATION GROWTH. IT WILL AFFORD COMFORT AND SAFETY TO THE RESIDENTS IN A CAREFULLY DEVELOPED SITE PLAN WHILE GIVING. A LOW ARCHITECTURAL . TREATMENT WHICH RELATES TO THE LAND AND TO SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT. IT IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO MANY. PUBLIC FACILITIES (SCHOOLS , SHOPPING, BANKING, AND AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT) AND IS SERVED BY A MAJOR ARTERIAL . FURTHERMORE, THE DEVELOPMENT WILL RESULT IN AN ECONOMICALLY VIABLE USE OF UNDEVELOPED LAND . • . 3. LOCATION (SEE SITE PLAN ATTACHED ) THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR ON A 11 . 5 ACRE SITE . WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF RENTON . • THE SITE IS LOCATED NORTH OF SUNSET BOULEVARD AND APPROXI- MATELY 400 FEET EAST OF 132ND AVENUE S .E. THE FOLLOWING LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS FURNISHED: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH- WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3 , TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH , RANGE 5 EAST , W .M . , DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS : c .. BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION THENCE. 1 ° 23 ' 12 " WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION AND THE CENTER LINE OF COUNTY ROAD , 1312 .49 FEET TO A BOLT IN THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD ; THENCE NORTH 89°24 ' 22 " EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH- WEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 372 .37 FEET TO A PIPE, THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH .1 °10 '21 " EAST 1 ,032 .16 ' " : FEET TO A PIPE IN THE NORTH LINE OF THE RENTON ISSAQUAH HIGHWAY; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY 612 FEET, MORE OR LESS , TO A PIPE; THENCE NORTH 1 ° 10 ' 21 " WEST 784 . 12 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER ; THENCE SOUTH 89°24 '22 " WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE 557 . 19 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;. SITUATED IN KING. COUNTY, WASHINGTON. • 4.. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND . THE PROPOSED SITE WAS PARTIALLY CLEARED IN THE 1.940 'S AND DEVELOPED AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING , YARD AND GARDEN. THERE HAVE BEEN NO PREVIOUS REQUESTS FOR PLANNING DECISIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SITE. IT WAS , HOWEVER, DESIGNATED ON THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN, REVISED MARCH 1972 , 50% COMMERCIAL AND 50% MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY AS A DESIRABLE FUTURE USE. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION., THE PUBLIC HAS PARTICIPATED TO DATE IN A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON THE REQUESTED REZONE AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT, AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING , WHICH IS TO REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. THEY HAVE INDICATED .A GENERAL APPROVAL OF- THE PROJECT AS PROPOSED WITH ONLY A FEW SPECIFIC RESERVATIONS . THESE CONCERNS ARE OUTLINED IN A LETTER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION , DATED MAY 7, 19.75FROM MR . JOE MATHEWS . A COPY OF THIS LETTER IS ATTACHED . 6. FINANCING FINANCING WILL BE ARRANGED THROUGH CONVENTIONAL SOURCES . 7, RELATIONSHIP WITH EXISTING, LAWS , POLICIES , AND PLANS . THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE REVIEW AND APPROVAL . IT WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL BUILDING CODES AND ORDINANCES . THE PROPOSAL IS IN KEEPING WITH THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE CITY OF RENTON AND IMPLEMENTS THE STATED DESIRABLE LAND USE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN . -2- ,a. ACTIONS/DECISIONS THE PLANNING COMMISSION MUST COMPLETE ITS REVIEW OF THE REZONE AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUESTS .. A RECOMMENDATION MUST THEN BE FORMULATED BY THEM AND SENT TO• THE CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION. THE CITY COUNCIL MUST THEN ACT TO APPROVE THE REQUESTS BEFORE BUILDING PERMITS CAN - BE. • ISSUED . 8..., EXISTING CONDITIONS 1 NATURAL SETTING (SEE PHOTOS ATTACHED). , A AREA. : DIRECTLY.': INVOLVED. -- THE SUBJECT :SITE. IS LOCATED Y' -',' F_`.--; ONE -MILE .EAST OF THE: HILANDS, .SHOPPING CENTER, ON .THE ' --'-', ?` v'': ''''z'{"NORTH SIDE OF: SUNSET BOULEVARD BETWEEN 132ND AVENUE S'.E. (UNION'.STREET ) AND. 138TH `AVENUE S .E. _ IT' IS. :: BORDERED 'TO .THE SOUTH BY SUNSET BOULEVARD, •WHICH HAS BEEN RECENTLY" IMPROVED TO A FIVE LANE ARTERIAL. .' THE GLENCOE SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION ABUTTS . THE ' - . NORTH : SIDE. NINE SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ('#5—#13 ) ADJOIN '.THE, NORTH LINE. FIVE SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ADJOIN THE ' •. _ WEST' SIDE,' THREE OF WHICH ARE DEVELOPED:. . THE SOUTHERLY rL .r:',,r.:.' : .;_ ? is��7- }l/2."OF•.'THE WEST SIDE IS NEXT TO VACANT PROPERTY.. ' '''' !' ` ' ` ' -- ''` ' '' " ' THE:':SUNSET EAST APARTMENTS ADJOIN THE EAST' LINE ON :. - 0 THERLY 1/2 WITH THE REMAINING PROPERTY �.,, - • °` `-''THE=-,.S U. :`.'.:..:.'• ': = ; AND ZONED, MULTI—FAMILY. :C1NDEVELOPED ' ' B. TOPOGRAPHY — .; �':' GENTLY< ROLLING WITH SLOPES FROM 5 TO `'15� . THE ' ;,, ''''' ; --- ; _ `:SI'TE:'SLOPES GENERALLY_ FROM NORTH TO SOUTH.. THE .. :'s' ''' '"`� •'' "' .' :,' HIGHEST'`ELEVATION BEING 425 FEET AND,, THE . LOWEST 390 ' • FEET' - - C. GEOLOGY' - ., •::' 'THE SITE.. IS COMPOSED OF. THREE.'DISTINCT' SOIL TYPES (SEE SOILS MAP NEXT PAGE) : EVERETT GRAVELLY SANDY: ; LO:AM,. ALDERWOOD GRAVELLY SANDY LOAM , AND RAGNAR INDIANOLA' ASSOCIATION . . THESE SOILS ARE SLOPING . ` 5 TO ', 15% 'AND ARE DESCRIBED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE: EVERETT SERIES : . THE EVERETT 'SERIES IS MADE UP OF SOMEWHAT, EXCESSIVELY DRAINED SOILS THAT ARE UNDERLAIN BY VERY GRAVELLY SAND AT. A DEPTH OF 18 TO 36 . INCHES ., ' ' VERY GRAVELLYGLACIAL OUTWASH DEPOSITS , UNDER CONIFERS. •THEY ARE ON TERRACES AND TERRACE _ FRONTS AND ARE GENTLY UNDULATING AND MODERATELY STEEP. SLOPES ARE 0 TO 30 PERCENT. ELEVATION' ABOUT SEA LEVEL TO. 500 FEET . '. r. 3 IN A REPRESENTATIVE PROFILE , THE. SURFACE LAYER AND SUBSOIL ARE BLACK TO. BROWN, GRAVELLY TO VERY GRAVELLY SANDY LOAM - ABOUT 32 INCHES THICK. THE SUBSTRATUM EXTENDS TO A DEPTH • OF 60 INCHES OR MORE. IT IS MULTICOLORED BLACK TO GRAY VERY GRAVELLY SAND. . • EVERETT SOILS ARE USED FOR TIMBER AND PASTURE . AND FOR ' ' URBAN DEVELOPMENT. • ALDERWOOD SERIES ; THE ALDERWOOD SERIES IS MADE UP OF MODERATELY WELL DRAINED SOILS' THAT HAVE A WEAKLY CONSOLI- DATED TO STRONGLY CONSOLIDATED SUBSTRATUM AT A DEPTH OF 24 TOO 40 INCHES . THESE SOILS ,ARE ON UPLANDS. • SLOPES ARE 0 TO 70' PERCENT . ELEVATION RANGES FROM 100 TO 800 FEET. ' IN A REPRESENTATIVE PROFILE , THE SURFACE LAYER AND SUBSOIL ARE VERY DARK BROWN, DARK-BROWN, AND GRAYISH-BROWN . GRAVELLY • SANDY LOAM ABOUT 27 INCHES THICK. THE. SUBSTRATUM IS GRAYISH- BROWN, WEAKLY CONSOLIDATED TO STRONGLY CONSOLIDATED GLACIAL TILL THAT EXTENDS TO A DEPTH OF 60 INCHES AND MORE.' .-- ALDERWOOD SOILS ARE USED FOR TIMBER , PASTURE , BERRIES , ROW CROPS, AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. RAGNAR SERIES : THE RAGNAR SERIES IS MADE -UP OF WELL- DRAINED,. GENTLY SLOPING TO .STRONGLY ROLLING SOILS ON DISSECTED ' GLACIAL. OUTWASH TERRACES.- THE VEGETATION IS • MOSTLY CONIFERS. SLOPES ARE 2 TO 25 PERCENT. ELEVATION . RANGES FROM 300 TO 1 ,000 FEET. - IN A REPRESENTATIVE PROFILE , VERY DARK GRAYISH-BROWN , , DARK YELLOWISH-BROWN, AND YELLOWISH-BROWN FINE SANDY LOAM EXTENDS TO A DEPTH OF ABOUT 27 INCHES .' THE SUBSTRATUM .IS OLIVE- . • BROWN LOAMY SAND. IT EXTENDS TO A. DEPTH OF 60 INCHES OR . . . MORE. RAGNAR SOILS ARE USED FOR TIMBER AND FOR 'URBAN .. • . DEVELOPMENT. RAGNAR-INDIANOLA ASSOCIATION , SLOPING: THIS ASSOCIATION' IS ABOUT EQUAL PARTS RAGNAR FINE SANDY LOAM .AND INDIANOLA LOAMY FINE SAND . . SLOPES ARE 2 . TO 15 PERCENT AND ARE MOSTLY CONVEX. - AREAS. ARE IRREGULAR TO SOMEWHAT ROUNDED IN SHAPE AND RANGE FROM .30 TO ABOUT 300 ACRES IN, SIZE. BOTH SOILS OCCUPY • • SIMILAR PARTS OF THE LANDSCAPE AND-HAVE SIMILAR VEGETATION. SOME AREAS ARE UP .TO 15 PERCENT' INCLUSIONS OF THE VERY' GRAVELLY EVERETT AND KLAUS SOILS . . . THESE SOILS ARE USED FOR TIMBER. -4- C D. BIOLOGICAL AND BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS--- APPROXIMATELY 50% OF THE SITE IS COVERED WITH CONIFER GROWTH AND SOME ALDER , IN THIS AREA THERE ARE SOME VERY LARGE DOUGLAS FIRS . THE GROUND COVER INCLUDES GRASSES AND WOODY SHRUBS . DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE SUR- ROUNDING DEVELOPMENT THERE IS NO LARGE ANIMAL LIFE. THE EXISTING WILDLIFE IS LIMITED TYPICALLY TO BIRDS , MOUNTAIN BEAVERS, GROUND SQUIRRELS AND RODENTS . THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE SITE HAS BEEN CLEARED AND USED AS A HOMESITE , GRASS AREA , ORCHARD AND ROW CROPS. E . ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS--- • THE ANNUAL PRECIPITATION IS 35 TO 60 INCHES , MOST OF WHICH IS_ RAINFALL. THE MEAN AVERAGE. AIR TEMPERATURE IS ABOUT 50°F . WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED FROM 5 TO 15 KNOTS . THERE IS NO NOTICEABLE AIR QUALITY PROBLEM AFTER DEVELOP- MENT OF SUNSET BOULEVARD. . F . LAKES , STREAMS , MARINE WATER AND GROUND WATER --- THE SITE IS NOT SITUATED ON OR NEAR A LAKE OR MARINE WATER BODY. THERE IS ONE SMALL DRAINAGE STREAM THAT FLOWS ACROSS THE SITE DURING RAINY PERIODS . GROUND WATER IS NOT EVIDENT. 2 . HUMAN, USE A. RESIDENTIAL---THE PROPOSED SITE. IS ADJOINED TO THE NORTH AND NORTH WEST BY TWELVE SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES.. THESE HOUSES RANGE IN ASSESSED VALUE FROM $20, 800 . 00 TO $29 , 400 . 00 AND ALL BACK UP TO THE SITE . THE SOUTHEAST NEIGHBOR IS AN APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT WITH AN . ASSESSED VALUE OF $500 , 000 . 00 . THE SITE .ITSELF IS VALUED AT $61 , 300 . 00 . THERE ARE TWO OLDER SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES SITUATED IN THE CLEARED AREA. B. COMMERCIAL---THE HI-LANDS SHOPPING AREA IS LOCATED ONE MILE WEST OF THE SITE AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL IS 1/4 MILE EAST. C. INDUSTRIAL---NOT APPLICABLE , D . AGRICULTURAL---A PORTION OF THE SITE IS BEING UTILIZED FOR ROW CROPS AND A SMALL ORCHARD . THE TOTAL AREA IS ABOUT 1/2 ACRE AND IS NOT OF A COMMERCIAL NATURE. E . RECREATIONAL---THE SITE IS HELD UNDER PRIVATE OWNERSHIP AND HAS LITTLE RECREATIONAL VALUE. F . TRANSPORTATIONAL ---SUNSET BOULEVARD IS A FULLY IMPROVED FIVE LANE ARTERIAL WHICH SERVES EAST AND WEST BOUND TRAFFIC FROM RENTON TO ISSAQUAH . G . EDUCATIONAL---PUBLIC EDUCATION IS PROVIDED TO THE CITIZENS OF RENTON BY RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 403 . SIERRA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS LOCATED EIGHT BLOCKS NORTH OF THE SITE. JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS WOULD REQUIRE BUSSING. . C. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED ACTION 1. CHANGES IN NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS A . VEGETATION---PLACEMENT OF THE BUILDINGS , PARKING AREAS AND DRIVES WILL REQUIRE THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING VEGETATION. NATURAL GROWTH OUTSIDE THESE AREAS WILL NOT BE DISTURBED . B. SOILS , ROCK---THE SLOPE , DRAINAGE STABILITY , EXTENT , QUANTITY, PERMEABILITY AND QUALITY OF THE SOIL WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. THE BUILDINGS AND DRIVES WILL CON- FORM BASICALLY TO THE EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY , AND MASS GRADING WILL NOT BE REQUIRED. THE OFF SITE DRAINAGE WILL BE MAINTAINED AT ITS EXISTING LEVEL AS OUTLINED IN THE LETTER FROM LSB INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERS , WHICH IS ATTACHED. C . LAKES AND MARINE WATERS---WILL NOT BE AFFECTED. D. STREAMS , RIVERS---THERE IS A DRAINAGE CREEK WHICH FLOWS THROUGH THE SITE DURING RAINING PERIODS . THE FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS CREEK WILL NOT BE AFFECTED AS STORM DRAINAGE WILL BE RETAINED ON SITE. THE EXISTING ON SITE LOCATION MAY BE MODIFIED AND/OR PIPED UNDERGROUND AS REQUIRED FOR ONSITE STORM WATER CONTROL. E . ATMOSPHERE---THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROJECT WILL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT THE AMBIENT AIR QUALITY OF THE AREA AS THE VOLUME OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ( 600 VEHICLE TRIPS PER DAY ) WILL BE RELATIVELY MINOR IN COMPARISON TO THE PRESENT AND FUTURE TRAFFIC ON SUNSET BOULEVARD . • . DURING THE SIX MONTH CONSTRUCTION PERIOD THERE WILL BE SOME NOISE FROM EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING ACTIVITIES. THIS WILL , HOWEVER , BE A. MINOR INCONVENIENCE AND SINCE IT IS A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, THE LONG TERM EFFECTS ON NOISE LEVELS WILL BE MINIMAL. C 2 RESULTANT LIFE CHANGES A. BIOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL SPECIES---DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROJECT WILL DECREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF HABIT AND FOOD SOURCES.. FOR THE. WILDLIFE ON THIS SITE. THE REDUCTION OF HABITAT WILL . CAUSE- A - PROPORTIONATE REDUCTION OF NUISANCE SPECIES. THE MOST LIKELY • ENDANGERED SPECIES, THE GREY SQUIRREL , IS NOT ONLY COMPATIBLE. WITH MAN BUT WOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO OCCUPY THE PARK-LIKE AREAS OF THE DEVELOPMENT. GAME BIRDS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MAN WILL BE DRIVEN TO ADJACENT UNDEVELOPED AREAS AND. AREAS FURTHER EAST AS • RENTON GROWS.. THE BIRD 'POPULATION WILL BE REDUCED -* PROPORTIONATELY TO THE REDUCTION• IN HABITAT. SOME ,''' - L`'_? '' ' SPECIES'. :OF BIRDS ,WILL. BE ABLE TO SUBSTITUTE MAN- -- ':-t :' `-`' DEPENDENCE FOR NATURE-DEPENDENCE IN THE ACQUISITION . f THE INSECT•POPULATION WILL BE REDUCED , THUS REDUCING THE FOOD SOURCE OF SOME BIRDS AND SMALL MAMMALS ' THE INSECT REDUCTION WILL REDUCE THE PEST LEVEL AND THE POTENTIAL OF INSECT CARRIED ,DISEASE. --,''i B2 COMMUNITY---DEVELOPMENT OF 148 APARTMENT UNITS IN 01, THIS AREA SHOULD NOT SIGNIFICANTLY EFFECT THE PATTERN: :.'' ``" TRADITIONS OR FUNCTIONS OF THE EXISTING COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES , DRIVES, PARKING , AND MAINTENANCE FOR ITS RESIDENTS. ACCESS WILL BE DIRECTLY ONTO SUNSET BOULEVARD AND WILL NOT INCREASE TRAFFIC IN ANY OTHER RESIDENTIAL AREAS. ' CONSTRUCTION TAXES WILL INCREASE GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUND,ING. THE' DEVELOPMENT WILL REQUIRE RELATIVELY MINOR INCREASES IN DIRECT GOVERNMENT SERVICES . IN FIRE • • PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE EFFECT OF THE DEVELOPMENT ON THE RENTON SCHOOL . SYSTEM CAPACITY WILL BE NEGLIGIBLE AT PRESENT BUT - WILL INFLUENCE SYSTEM EXPANSION PLANNING. -_ THE MINOR POPULATION SHIFT INVOLVED WILL HAVE LITTLE DIRECT EFFECT ON THE COMMUNITY. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND • PROGRAMS OR GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS. • - THE DEVELOPMENT DENSITY SHOULD INCREASE THE.DESIRABILITY OF THE AREAS ADJACENT FOR ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE SITE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY ECONOMICALLY VALUABLE NATURAL RESOURCES IN SOILS OR MINERALS. " TEREFORE , THE DEVELOPMENT WILL NOT AFFECT THESE MARKETS . NEITHER DOES THE SITE CONTAIN , OR DIRECTLY AFFECT ANY ENERGY PRODUCING WATER SOURCE , THUS ELIMINATING THE EFFECT OF DEVELOPMENT ON THIS MARKET. C. HUMAN USES---THE COMPLETED PROJECT WILL BE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY 1 . 5 MILLION DOLLARS. THE RENT . STRUCTURE WILL TEND TO ATTRACT MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES, PREDOMINATELY YOUNG .NEWLY . FORMED. FAMILY UNITS AND OLDER RETIRED OR SEMI-RETIRED COUPLES. THE AREA CHARACTER WILL REMAIN DWELLING ORIENTED. THE RESIDENT CHARACTER WILL SHIFT SLIGHTLY TOWARD TEMPORARY AS OPPOSED TO PERMANENT IN THE ADJACENT SINGLE FAMILY . THE SITE IS PRESENTLY UNDEVELOPED IN TERMS OF RECREATION. SPECIFIC RECREATION DEVELOPMENT FOR RESIDENTS IS PLANNED, AND THERE SHOULD BE A RETENTION OF THE NATURAL " WILD PARK" ATMOSPHERE , WHICH NOW EXISTS, THAT WOULD PROVIDE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN THE DEVELOPMENT. DEVELOPMENT WILL INFLUENCE AN INCREASE OF PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION QUANTITY TO EMPLOYMENT LOCATIONS IN' AND AROUND RENTON. HOWEVER , SINCE ADEQUATE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IS CURRENTLY CONVENIENT TO THE SITE, NON- EMPLOYMENT PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION WILL INCREASE ONLY SLIGHTLY. D UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS. 1 . EFFECTS A. SPECIES--- FLORA AS WILDLIFE FOOD AND COVER (HABITAT) WILL BE . REDUCED BY APPROXIMATELY 60% DURING CONSTRUCTION . DEVELOPMENT AND OCCUPANCY OF THE SITE BY MAN WILL REMOVE IT FROM NORMALLY ACCEPTABLE HABITAT FOR ANIMALS . FIELD OBSERVATIONS ,INDICATE THAT THE INCIDENCE OF OCCUPANCY BY THESE SPECIES OF THE ENTIRE AREA IS EXTREMELY LOW AND CASUAL. THEREFORE, DISPLACEMENT: INTO THE ADJACENT UNDEVELOPED AREA WILL PROBABLY BE ACCEPTABLE. As MUCH OF THAT ADJACENT.. AREA IS FIT FOR ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT, SUFFICIENT HABITAT' . . FOR THE APPARENT EXISTING NUMBERS OF THESE SPECIES CANNOT BE EXPECTED TO REMAIN FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE . -8- CLEARING AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES WILL CAUSE DESTRUCTION OF NESTS AND FOOD STORES IN PROPORTION TO THE EXTENT OF THE WORK AREA . WHILE THE EFFECTS -OF CLEARING WILL BE RELATIVELY PERMANENT , DESTRUCTION DUE SOLELY TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN CLEARING CAN BE EXPECTED TO BE NEGATED WITHIN ONE TO TWO ANNUAL CYCLES , DEPENDING ON THE SPECIES INVOLVED . IN TERMS OF ECOLOGICAL BALANCE , THE BIRD POPULATION WILL BE REDUCED PROPORTIONATELY TO THE REDUCTION. IN HABITAT .' AS THE INSECT AND VEGETATION FOOD SOURCES ARE. REDUCED ON THE SITE ALTERING THE ECOLOGICAL BALANCE, THE BIRD AND SMALL MAMMAL POPULATION WILL BE EITHER REDUCED OR FORCED TO SHIFT TO OTHER HABITAT AREAS IN PROPORTION TO THE REDUCTION. THE QUALITY OF SURFACE- WATER COLLECTED FROM IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREAS WILL BE REDUCED DUE TO THE INCLUSION OF THE WASHING EFFECT COLLECTING OILS , CHEMICALS , ETC. SOIL AREA AS A HABITAT FOR GROUND DWELLER WILDLIFE WILL BE REDUCED 80% DURING CONSTRUCTION. PERMANENT REDUCTION OF SOIL HABITAT WILL BE 60% . • B . GEOGRAPHIC OR DEMOGRAPHIC---THE REQUIRED INCREASES IN COMMUNITY SERVICES OF FIRE PROTECTION , LAW ENFORCE- MENT WILL NOT BE SIGNIFICANT IN RELATION TO THE TOTAL AREAS AND QUANTITIES NOW COVERED BY THESE SERVICES . HOWEVER ,. THE EFFECTS OF THIS INCREASE WILL INFLUENCE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT WHILE NOT EXCEEDING ACCEPTABLE LEVELS AT THE PRESENT TIME. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WILL INCREASE THE USE OF MOTOR FUELS . USE OF ELECTRICAL HEAT WILL INCREASE ELECTRICAL CONSUMPTION. • -o- l . 2. DIMINISHING OR MITIGATING MEASURES A. MEASURES AFTER CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED , REPLANTING WILL REPLACE SOME VEGETATION REDUCTION DURING CONSTRUCTION. EXISTING AND REPLACEMENT GROUND COVER OF SALAL , OREGON GRAPE , AND BLACKBERRY WILL FORM A LARGE PART OF THE EROSION CONTROL SYSTEM, BOTH DURING AND AFTER CONSTRUCTION . SINCE THE VEGETATION QUANTITIES PRESENTLY ARE QUITE UNIFORM THROUGHOUT THE SITE AND DEVELOPMENT CLEARING RATIOS SHOULD ALSO BE PLANNED RELATIVELY UNIFORM THEN ALL SPECIES PRESENTLY REPRESENTED SHOULD BE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO BE REPRESENTED IN PROPORTION TO PRESENT RATIOS. STORM DRAINAGE WILL NOT BE INCREASED DURING OR AFTER CONSTRUCTION AS IT WILL BE RETAINED ONSITE AS OUTLINED IN THE LETTER FROM LSB INTERNATIONAL. THE INCREASE IN TAX REVENUE TO THE STATE, CITY OF RENTON , COUNTY , FIRE DISTRICT, AND SCHOOLS WILL PAY FOR SOME OF THE INCREASE IN COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES. B. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS EVERY ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE DURING THE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT TO RETAIN AS MUCH NATURAL VEGETATION AS IS PRACTICALLY POSSIBLE , . PER THE REQUEST OF THE RENTON PLANNING STAFF. ADDITIONALLY , LANDSCAPING WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE SETBACK AREAS TO PROVIDE VISUAL SCREENING FROM THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES ALONG THE NORTH AND WEST LINES. C . THE DEVELOPER WILL BEAR THE COSTS OF ALL MITIGATING MEASURES . E . ALTERNATES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION . 1 . SUBDIVIDE LAND INTO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL THIS WOULD RESULT IN APPROXIMATELY 50 UNITS. FOR ABOUT THE SAME INVESTMENT COST AS THE PROPOSED ACTION. ESTIMATED REDUCTION OF HABITAT WOULD BE MORE DUE TO THE NEED FOR • AUXILLARY ACCESS ROADS AND,THE ADDITIONAL GROUND COVER PER DWELLING UNIT OF INDIVIDUAL SINGLE FAMILY UNITS . CONSTRUCTION IN THIS MODE WOULD CURRENTLY BE ECONOMICALLY QUESTIONABLE DUE TO COSTS AND A NEAR SATURATION AREA MARKET. THE NEED FOR RENTAL UNITS OF THE MARKET LEVEL PROPOSED WOULD BE LEFT UNANSWERED IN THIS AREA . SINGLE FAMILY UNITS WOULD BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE EXISTING AREA DEVELOPMENT. . -10- 2. AGRICULTURAL AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OR COMMERCIAL. FORESTRY WOULD BE ECONOMICALLY INFEASEABLE DUE TO THE. TAXES AND THE PARCEL SIZE. . 3 . NON-DEVELOPMENT FROM THE PERIMETER, THE SITE IS SOMEWHAT ATTRACTIVE. IT IS INADEQUATE IN SIZE TO SUPPORT .THE TYPE OF WILDLIFE USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH ITS CHARACTER WHEN IMPINGED BY THE DEVELOPMENT ABUTTING ALL SIDES . THEREFORE, EXCEPT FOR THE DUB-IOUS VALUE OF UNDEVELOPED LAND FOR ITS, OWN SAKE, THE PARCEL IS GENERALLY NON-PRODUCTIVE,. BOTH 'ECOLOGI- CALLY AND DEMOGRAPHICALLY , NOR CAN IT BE CONSIDERED A = BUFFER ZONE BETWEEN MAN AND THE ECOLOGY 4: REDUCTION OF PROPOSED ACTION OTHER THAN REDUCTION TO DWELLING UNIT DENSITIES COMPARABLE TO. SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT,. WHICH WOULD.. BECOME ECONOMICALLY UNFEASIBLE, THE NUMBER OF PROPOSED UNITS COULD BE REDUCED BY ELIMINATING THE SMALLER UNITS. THIS , IN TURN, WOULD REDUCE THE QUANTITY OF PARKING REQUIRED AND THE AMOUNT OF CLEARING REQUIRED. ' F.; , RELATIONSHIP. BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL USES AND 'THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY _ , 1. SINCE THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS BASICALLY A LONG TERM CONDITION, THE ONLY SHORT TERM IMPACTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL. USES ARE LIMITED TO THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD , ESTIMATED AT SIX MONTHS, PROVIDING ECONOMIC STRUCTURES ARE COMPATIBLE. DURING THIS PERIOD, CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC WILL RAISE THE PROPORTION OF DELIVERY AND SERVICE. VEHICLES ON SUNSET OTHER'THAN THE . REDUCTION OF VEGETATION FOR HABITAT, THE LONG TERM RESOURCE USE IS PRIMARILY . THE UTILIZATION OF OPEN SPACE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE USE OF ELECTRICAL POWER FOR HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. AGRICULTURAL USE WOULD BE TECHNOLOGICALLY POSSIBLE , BUT NOT ECONOMICALLY . . OTHER . ASPECTS OF ALTERNATE FUTURE USE ARE COVERED IN SECTION D. ON A REGIONAL BASIS, THE ENACTMENT OF THE PROJECT SHOULD STIMULATE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF UNDEVELOPED AREAS I.N RENTON , THEREBY REDUCING THE DEVELOPMENT PRESSURE ON OTHER PORTIONS OF SOUTH KING COUNTY . . . • 0I R <1 • r. TILE CITY OF R I NTON n y MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH: 98055 AVERYGARRETT, MAYOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT .Q ke 235 - 2550 4TcO May 28 , 1975 Mr. Tom Johnson CHG International , Incorporated , 1906 One Washington Plaza Tacoma , Washington 98402 RE : ENVIRONMENTAL .ASSESSMENT ; REZONE #R-811-75 and SPECIAL PERMIT #SP-813-75 Dear Mr . Johnson : We have received and reviewed the Environmental Assess- ment you have prepared for the proposed Village Green Apart- ment complex in Renton . There are several items that were not presented in the document that we feel should be included ' to complete the environmental assessment and subsequent determination of environmental significance . These items include ; 1 . Inclusion of the letter submitted by Mr . Joe Matthews , representative of the surrounding neighborhood , and detailed discussion of the items expressed in the letter in terms of their impacts and possible amend- ments or mitigating measures in the site development • plans . • 2 . Details of the proposed site development plans should be included with a discussion of the possible impacts and mitigating measures to be included in the plans . 3 : A location map of the evergreen trees on the site and their relation to proposed buildings , structures , and paved areas , 4. An analysis of the proposed density and its comparison with those of adjacent properties . Mr. Tom Johnson , CHG International , Inc. May 28 , 1975 Page Two 5 . An explanation of the photos included and their.. relationship and implications to the proposed development. The document. is presently being reviewed by other departments . We would like to meet with you as soon . as possible to review these items . Please inform us as to ' the earliest possible date and time for such a meeting . • If you have any further questions , please contact this • Department for assistance. Very•• trulyours` y ti Gordon Y . Ericksen . .. Planning- Director Mtch_ael. L Smith_ Assistant Planner `_ ML s ms.; -res:3ati..•- r` .ems , .• . -` _ . _ - =ay 7, 1975 ^io.m n.s Dion City of _:c won Kenton, .;astiin�ton 92055 Lady and :-e ,,,le: en: A t the last planning co fission meeting, it was requested that those of us who objected to the re-zoning and granting of a condii.ional permit to build rrutiple family dwellings in our i eiehbor ood, put our requests in writing. The following recuests are those which.:•re feel_are reasonable: 1 ) 50 foot setback on the north and west sides, 2 __ fence on the north and west sides of the development. 3) Access to a way tc school for the children who will live in the develope_TMent which will eliminate the need for them to ~talk through aeisting yards. 4) The retention of all possible natural trees and shrubbery on the site. site. 5) -: of 1.c"'cCjSCc.�i'7� t,!iOSn areas in I�ii1i CIS the natural shrubberyr'mustti removed. 6) _:ar.i_ns of ell _.verg_eens that are scheduled to remain prior to the granting of any re-zones or special permits. 7) Signing of a covenant to run with the land of a.green belt to be pre- served on the north and west sides of the development, as was done with' the jackecn re-zone in the sane area which was granted by the Commission at the dust meeting in April, 8) -ublicat_on of environmental impact information by the developer or the e.' uon .'l a nZ ng pep rtmen, Prior to the granting of any re-zone or special permits. w 9) Thy special permits to be granted restrict the height of any building to be built on the property to one story. ,(...) 10) Chan-in the configuration of the lay-out, if possible, to place the . :e-cre .t_onal Vehicle parking area nearer to the east and/Or south of the dcvelonment. . . Thai'''. '.O..c again _Oi considering the wishes of the people who live in the area® We sincerely .one and believe eve that our recuests are not unreasonable and we trust that c you will agree with us. Sincerely coe !. the s �� 1/1 .3 A.E'o /11a ' | \INTERNATIONAL m ` ^ ^-�~`nr^m ���� ~/�� ' ` ` ` ' JUNE 49 1975 ` THE CITY OF BENTON , ^, PLANNING DEPARTMENT ' ' 200 MILL A /r=NUE SOUTH RENTON ,_ NA5HINGTON 98055 ` ATTENTION: GORDON Y. ERICKSEN ' PLANNING DIRECTOR DEAR MR. ERICKSEN ; SUBSEQUENT TO THE REQUESTS MADE AT THE MAY 28TH PLANNING ` ` COMMISSION MEETING , AND THE MEETING WITH THE PLANNING STAFF EARLIER THAT AFTERNOON, PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED_ A BOUNDARY . - TOPOGRAPHIC , AND TR?-_E SURVEY OF THE PROPOSED. SITE AND A DETAILED- RESPONSE TO YOUR LETTER OF MAY 28 , 1975 . WE ARE ' CURRENTLY REVISING THE PROPOSED SITE PLAN BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE SURVEY, THIS REVISED DRAWING WILL- BE DELIVERED TO YOUR OFFI[EFRIDAY MORNING. ' REGARDING THE ITEMS NOT PRESENTED IN THE DOCUMENT NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT , PLEASE SEE ADDENDUM ATTACHED. _ IF THERE ARE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE NOTIFY 'uS AS ` SOON AS POSS-IBLE. � SIw[ERELY ,' CHC INTERNATIO INC, � ' THOMAS A . JOMN5ON VICE PRESIDENT ' DIRECTOR OF PLANNING TAj ; DK ' ` ' ENC ' ' ' ' ONE WASH\NCTON PLAZA n T6CONtA. \VASH!NGTON 98402 m /2061 383-3484. JUNE 4 , 1975 ADDENDUM #i ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS RENTON, WASHINGTON RE : JOE MATHEWS' LETTER , MAY 7 , 1975 , TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION , COPY ATTACHED. - ITEM NO. 1 . " A 50 FOOT SETBACK ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES . " THE ZONING CODE PROVIDES THAT FAMILY DWELLINGS IN R-1 ZONES WILL HAVE A MINIMUM REARYARD SETBACK OF 25 FEET AND SIDEYARD SETBACK OF 5 FEET. IT ALSO PROVIDES THAT APARTMENTS IN R-2. ZONES WILL HAVE REAR YARDS, OF NOT LESS THAN 20 FEET AND SIDE YARDS OF NOT LESS THAN 10 FEET. THESE ARE ESTABLISHED AS ACCEPTABLE , REASONABLE MINIMUMS IN THE CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES . AFTER DISCUSSING THIS MATTER WITH THE PLANNING STAFF , INCLUDING THE LANDSCAPE PLANNER , WE FEEL THAT A REARYARD SETBACK ON THE NORTH OF 35 FEET AND A SIDE- YARD SETBACK ON THE WEST OF 20 FEET WOULD BE AN ACCEPTABLE PROVISION TO THE CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST. AS A FURTHER MITIGATING MEASURE WE WILL PLANT BROAD- LEAFED EVERGREENS WITHIN THESE SETBACKS TO PROVIDE A . SIGHT SCREEN BETWEEN THE REAR YARDS . AS A RESULT OF THESE MEASURES THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES WILL BENEFIT WITH AN UNUSUAL DEGREE OF PRIVACY AND SECLUSION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1 . GREATER. THAN REQUIRED SETBACKS 2 . LOW GROWING SCREEN VEGETATION 3 . FEWER ADJOINING NEIGHBORS THAN IF DEVELOPED AS SINGLE FAMILY LOTS . 4 . SINGLE STORY CONSTRUCTION VS . THE TWO STORY CONSTRUCTION TYPICAL OF THE EXISTING HOUSING . 5: NATURAL VEGETATION MAINTAINED IN SETBACK AREA VS . THE CLEARING OF REAR YARDS TO THE ADJOINING PROPERTY LINE WHICH HAS TAKEN PLACE. 2. 10 A FENCE ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES OF THE DEVELOPMENT . " FENCES ARE NOT DISCUSSED IN THE RENTON' S CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES . ASSUMING THAT THIS CODE EMBODIES PROVISIONS EVOLVING FROM MANY YEARS OF BUILDING DEVELOPMENT, IT WOULD SEEM THAT ISOLATING ONE RESIDENTIAL USE FROM ANOTHER IS NOT APPROPRIATE . IF THE CONCERN FOR FENCING IS BASED ON AN ASSUMED , VISUAL IMPACT, THIS WILL BE MITIGATED THROUGH THE USE OF SCREEN PLANTINGS AND MAINTENANCE OF NATURAL VEGETATION. THE PROBLEM OF APARTMENT RESIDENT TRESPASS ON THE ADJOINING SINGLE FAMILY PRIVATE PROPERTY IS A POSSIBLE IMPACT. CERTAINLY A FENCE WOULD MITIGATE THIS POSSIBILITY IN THE HARSHEST POSSIBLE TERMS . HOWEVER , WE FEEL THIS WOULD BE AN OVERKILL TO A PROBLEM THAT MOST LIKELY WILL NOT EXIST : 1 . THE USE OF A LANDSCAPED GREEN BELT BETWEEN THE SINGLE FAMILY OWNERSHIPS AND THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL CLEARLY DEFINE THE LIMITS OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, AS WELL AS LIMITING ACCESS THROUGH AND USE OF THE BUFFERED AREA. 2 . IT WOULD BE UNREASONABLE TO ASSUME THAT THE RESIDENTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL HAVE LESS REGARD FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY THAN OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY . 3 . DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SURROUNDING HOUSING THERE WOULD BE LITTLE REASON FOR TRESPASSING . THERE ARE NO PARTICULAR ATTRACTIONS TO THE NORTH OR WEST SIDES; THE HOUSES ARE CLOSE TOGETHER AND DO NOT INVITE PEDESTRIAN TRAILS BETWEEN THEM ; AND . THERE IS NOTHING TO MAKE ACCESS IN THESE AREAS MORE CONVENIENT THAN WHAT IS PROVIDED WITHIN THE PROJECT. THE ONLY POSSIBLE EXCEPTION IS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRAFFIC TO THE NORTH. FURTHERMORE , USE OF THE RECREATIONAL AREAS WITHIN THIS PROPOSAL WILL INTEREST THE APARTMENT RESIDENTS MORE THAN THE REAR YARDS OF SURROUNDING HOUSING. 3. "ACCESS TO A WAY TO SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN WHO WILL LIVE IN THE DEVELOPMENT WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THEM TO WALK THROUGH EXISTING YARDS . " A PEDESTRIAN TRAIL FROM THE APARTMENTS TO THE NORTHWEST WOULD CERTAINLY BE A GOOD FEATURE FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN , AND WE WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO IMPROVE A WALKWAY TO UNION STREET IF AN EASEMENT WERE PROVIDED BY THE ADJOINING OWNERS. HOWEVER , WE DO NOT CONTROL THE PROPERTY NEEDED FOR THIS IMPROVEMENT, AND IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL THAT .A TRAIL BE PROVIDED FOR THE CHILDREN TO GET TO SCHOOL . SUNSET BOULEVARD IS FULLY IMPROVED WITH SIDEWALKS TO UNION STREET AND THEN A LITTLE NORTHWARD TOWARD THE SCHOOL . THIS IS PARTICULARLY GOOD FOR BICYCLES WHO MOST LIKELY WOULD NOT UTILIZE A PEDESTRIAN TRAIL IF IT WERE PROVIDED. ADDITIONALLY, THIS PROJECT WILL ATTRACT FEWER SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN THAN EXPECTED OF A SINGLE FAMILY SUB- DIVISION DEVELOPMENT. AS A RESULT THE OVERALL IMPACT FROM SCHOOL CHILDREN WILL ACTUALLY BE LESS THAN COULD HAVE BEEN ANTICIPATED BY THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. 4. "THE RETENTION OF ALL POSSIBLE NATURAL TREES AND SHRUBBERY ON THE SITE. 1° AS OUTLINED IN OUR LETTER TO MR. . ERICKSEN ON MAY 23 , 1975 ,. WE INTEND TO DEVELOP THIS SITE VERY CAREFULLY TO RETAIN AS MUCH NATURAL VEGETATION AS POSSIBLE. , BY THIS APPROACH A QUALITY DEVELOPMENT IS ASSURED , AND ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS ARE MINIMIZED. 5. " LANDSCAPING OF THOSE AREAS IN WHICH THE NATURAL SHRUBBERY MUST BE REMOVED. " THIS WILL BE A FULLY LANDSCAPED PROJECT. 6 . " MARKING OF ALL EVERGREENS THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO REMAIN PRIOR TO THE GRANTING OF ANY RE-ZONES OR SPECIAL PERMITS . " WE HAVE RECEIVED A CERTIFIED BOUNDARY , TOPOGRAPHIC , AND TREE SURVEY OF THE PROPOSED SITE. ALL TREES 61A IN DIAMETER AND GREATER HAVE BEEN LOCATED- AND IDENTIFIED. THE SITE PLAN HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO SAVE TREES WHERE POSSIBLE . THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE PLANNING STAFF , AND IS AVAILABLE FOR. PUBLIC REVIEW. ALL EVERGREENS TO REMAIN WILL , OF COURSE , BE MARKED PRIOR TO SELECTIVE CLEARING . MARKING TREES PRIOR TO RE-ZONES OR SPECIAL PERMITS WOULD BE COSTLY AND COUNTERPRODUCTIVE. THE VALIDITY OF AN OVERALL PLAN CANNOT BE EVALUATED ON A TREE BY TREE BASIS . THE TREE SURVEY AND SITE PLAN PROVIDE A CONCISE STATEMENT OF. THE NET EFFECT OF THE PROPOSAL. THIS CAN BE UNDERSTOOD AND DISCUSSED AS. AN OVERVIEW. -3- 7. " SIGNING OF A COVENANT TO RUN WITH THE LAND OF A GREEN BELT TO BE PRESERVED ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES OF THE DEVELOPMENT , AS WAS DONE WITH THE JACKSON RE-ZONE IN THE SAME AREA WHICH WAS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION AT THE LAST MEETING IN APRIL. " A GREEN BELT COVENANT ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES• WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE . 8. " PUBLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INFORMATION BY THE DEVELOPER OR THE RENTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT , PRIOR TO THE GRANTING OF ANY RE-ZONE OR SPECIAL PERMITS. " AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WORKSHEET TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WAS PROVIDED ON MARCH 26 , 1975 . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON MAY 23 , 1975. FURTHER CLARIFICATION , OF WHICH THIS IS A PART, WAS PROVIDED ON JUNE 5 , 1975 . ALL OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW . 9 . " ANY SPECIAL PERMITS TO BE GRANTED RESTRICT THE HEIGHT OF ANY BUILDING TO BE BUILT ON THE PROPERTY TO ONE STORY . " OUR PROPOSAL IS FOR SINGLE STORY CONSTRUCTION . AS LONG AS OTHER CONDITIONS DO NOT BECOME SO RESTRICTIVE AS TO FORCE TWO STORY BUILDINGS WE WILL CONSTRUCT SINGLE STORY APARTMENTS PER THE PROPOSAL. 10 . " CHANGING THE CONFIGURATION OF THE LAYOUT IF POSSIBLE , TO PLACE THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AREA NEARER TO THE EAST AND/OR SOUTH OF THE DEVELOPMENT . " CHANGING THE LOCATION OF THE RECREATION VEHICLE PARKING AREA IS POSSIBLE. HOWEVER , WE QUESTION THE WISDOM OF SUCH A REQUEST , AS THE DESIGN WAS CAREFULLY CONSIDERED: 1 . A SCREENED FENCED REC VEHICLE STORAGE AREA IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY ALONG THESE PROPERTY LINES. RELOCATING THE PARKING AREA REQUIRES ADDING TWO FOURPLEX BUILDINGS ALONG THE NORTH LINE . 2. THE LANDSCAPING AROUND AND WITHIN THE PARKING AREA WOULD BE AESTHETICALLY DESIREABLE TO SURROUNDING HOUSEHOLDS . 3 . THE LOCATION IS ISOLATED FROM PUBLIC VIEW THUS REDUCING THE TEMPTATION OF THEFT OR VANDALISM AND PROTECTING THE TENANTS INVESTMENT . 4. THE ACTIVITY IN AND AROUND THE STORAGE AREA IS SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND WOULD HAVE LESS AFFECT ON THE ADJOINING HOMES. IF , AS MR . MATHEWS CONTENDS , THIS STORAGE AREA CREATES UNMANAGEABLE CRIME PROBLEMS , THEN WE WOULD REQUEST THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND EXCEPTION TO THIS -A_ • REQUIREMENT. THEN WE COULD ALLOW THE PARKING OF THESE VEHICLES THROUGHOUT THE SITE OR REQUIRE THEY BE STORED AT MINI-WAREHOUSES , AND THEREBY ELIMINATE A BUILT-IN PROBLEM. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT TWO PARKING STALLS" ARE AVAILABLE FOR, EVERY UNIT. - ADDENDUM #2 . THE PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN WAS DELIVERED FOR INCLUSION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON MAY '28 , 1975. REVISIONS ARE BEING MADE TO THE ORIGINAL PROPOSAL BASED ON THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE SURVEY. THIS WILL BE DELIVERED BY JUNE".6 ," 1975... • {,;•;;••;:"; .` 's..:,.r : THE"'.::1.:1`.5 ACRE- PROJECT •CONSISTS OF 148 SINGLE STORY ..APARTMENT UNITS , IN FOUR UNIT AND EIGHT UNIT STRUCTURES. A: RECREATION BUILDING, TENNIS COURT; 296' PARKING STALLS,; 15 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING .STALLS , PRIVATE .DRIVES , AND FULL LANDSCAPING SERVE THE APARTMENT RESIDENTS. ' THERE WILL BE 32 ONE BEDROOM UNITS , 80 TWO BEDROOM UNITS AND 36 THREE BEDROOM UNITS . THE PROPOSAL IS IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE RENTON . COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS REVISED IN MARCH, 1972. OF 148 APARTMENTS 'IS EXPECTED TO BE SLIGHT, TRAFFIC WILL ACCESS DIRECTLY ONTO SUNSET BOULEVARD, NOT AFFECTING ANY RESIDENTIAL. AREAS , AND THE PROJECT ITSELF 'WILL BE BUFFERED. FROM SURROUNDING ~ '= SINGLE FAMILYUSES . ALL DEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR UTILITIES WILL'-."BE BORN BY THE DEVELOPER. ` ";` .'-GENERALLY ',THE CONCERNS OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND. MITIGATING MEASURES HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN RESPONSE MR,.: MATHEWS' LETTER .TO THE. PLANNING COMMISSION. ADDENDUM #3,' A LOCATION' MAP OF THE EVERGREEN TREES " IS INCLUDED HEREWITH . THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO PROPOSED BUILDINGS ; STRUCTURES , AND PAVED' AREAS -WILL BE SHOWN ON THE REVISED • DRAWING TO BE SUBMITTEQ JUNE 6TH. ADDENDUM #4 THE PROPOSED POPULATION DENSITY WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 363 PERSONS ON THIS 11 , 5 ACRE SITE, OR 31 . 5 PERSONS PER ACRE ..-. THIS ANALYSIS' IS, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING BREAKDOWN : -5- .. . 32 ONE BEDROOM UNITS a0 1 . 75 PERSONS/UNIT = 56 PERSONS 80 TWO BEDROOM UNITS 0 2. 4 PERSONS/UNIT = 192 PERSONS 36 THREE BEDROOM UNITS 0 3 . 2 PERSONS/UNIT=115 PERSONS TOTAL 363 PERSONS OF THIS TOTAL ASSUMING CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED ONLY IN THE TWO AND THREE BEDROOM UNITS AND THERE ARE TWO ADULTS PER HOUSEHOLD 75 CHILDREN COULD BE EXPECTED , OR 6. 5 CHILDREN/ACRE. ( 307 . PERSONS IN TWO AND THREE BEDROOMS LESS 232 ADULTS LEAVES 75 CHILDREN ) THE GLENCOE ADDITION TO THE NORTH IS DEVELOPED AT APPROXIMATELY 4,5 UNITS/ACRE. ACCORDING TO THE 1970 U .S. CENSUS THE AVERAGE SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD IS- 3 .5 PERSONS. THIS EQUATES TO 15 . 75 PERSONS PER ACRE AND 6 .75 CHILDREN PER ACRE. THE SUNSET EAST APARTMENTS TO THE EAST ARE SOMEWHAT DENSER THAN 31 . 5 PERSONS/ACRE , AND THE REST OF THE SURROUNDING AREA IS SCATTERED DEVELOPMENT. AT TYPICAL POPULATION DENSITY IN AN R-4 ZONE WOULD BE 60-70 PERSONS/ACRE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT ALTHOUGH THE POPULATION DENSITY IS HIGHER THAN THE SURROUNDING SINGLE FAMILY , FEWER UNITS HAVE BEEN LOCATED NEXT TO THE HOUSING AREAS THAN WOULD OCCUR IF THIS SITE WAS DEVELOPED AS SINGLE FAMILY. ADDENDUM 05 INDEX TO PHOTOS: PHOTO NUMBER 1-12 STREET SIDE OF GLENCOE HOUSES ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SUBJECT SITE. THESE HOUSES ARE .PREDOMINATELY TWO STORY STRUCTURES WHICH RANGE IN ASSESSED VALUE FROM $25 ,000 . 00 TO $28 , 900 . 00 . THE FRONT YARDS ARE TRADITIONALLY LANDSCAPED AND TYPICALLY WELL MAINTAINED. 13-22 REAR YARDS OF GLENCOE HOUSES ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE. THESE YARDS. HAVE NOT BEEN EXPOSED TO PUBLIC VIEW AND THEREFORE HAVE NOT WARRANTED QUITE AS MUCH CARE AND ATTENTION. A LANDSCAPED VISUAL SCREEN WILL PROTECT THE HOMEOWNERS AND THE APARTMENT RESIDENTS FROM THIS EXPOSURE. 23-25 STREET SIDE OF HOUSES ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SUBJECT SITE. THESE HOUSES ARE SINGLE STORY STRUCTURES WHICH RANGE IN ASSESSED VALUE FROM $20, 800 . 00 TO $28 , 800 . 00 THEY ARE OLDER HOMES WITH WELL MAIN— TAINED MATURE LANDSCAPING . . —6— . • • 26-28 REAR YARDS OF HOUSES ON WEST SIDE , THESE YARDS ARE VERY NICELY MAINTAINED AND APPEAR TO BE UTILIZED' BY THE HOME OWNERS. AGAIN .A LANDSCAPE SCREENING WILL BENEFIT BOTH RESIDENTIAL USES . 29-34 VIEWS OF ADJOINING APARTMENTS TO THE SOUTHEAST. THESE TWO STORY UNITS WERE BUILT SOMEWHAT BELOW . . GRADE AND DO NOT FACE THE PROPOSED S-ITE. THERE - SHOULD BE NO INCOMPATIBILITY BETWEEN THE TWO PROJECTS . • 35 VIEw OF SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PROJECT SITE LOOKING WEST DOWN SUNSET BOULEVARD. SHOWS SIDEWALK WHICH- CAN BE UTILIZED BY SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PEDESTRIANS . • TO SHOPPING AND PARK ONE MILE WEST. • • - - .- . .'36 . _ HOUSE "STRUCTURE ON SITE TO BE RENOVATED FOR USE AS A RECREATION BUILDING AND LOUNGE. • ' ` 37 VIEW OF SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PROJECT SITE LOOKING EAST DOWN SUNSET BOULEVARD. SHOWS ADJOINING ' APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SIDEWALK WHICH EXTENDS • - TO COMMUNITY SHOPPING 1/4 MILE EAST'. • 38-40 DEVELOPMENT ACROSS SUNSET BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH. • • ADDITIONAL PHOTOS SHOW WOODCUTTING WHICH HAS TAKEN PLACE ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE IN THE AREA TO BE SET ASIDE AS A TREED BUFFER . THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF TRESPASS AND • • DISREGARD, ON THE PART OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMEOWNERS , FOR - ,. PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH WE ARE HOPEFUL WOULD CEASE UPON • ' DEVELOPMENT OF SITE. • '.ALSO INCLUDED ARE PHOTO OF AN APARTMENT PROJECT UNDER . CONSTRUCTION IN STEILACOOM , WASHINGTON. THIS IS' THE TYPE". OF UNIT PROPOSED FOR THIS SITE AND INDICATES OUR DESIRE • • AND ABILI,TY ' TO MAINTAIN TREES AROUND THE UNITS. 41 z :-,. 0 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ®. RENTON,WASHINGTON �,,,,.,.. ,•tom= � pp,, w .; �"e C MUNICIPAL BUILDING GA RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 S9 X PX Y ( iti �a 235-2550 'yspORl CAPITAL O‘`ate June 3, 1975 Mr. Tom Johnson C. H . G . International , Inc . 1906 One Washington Plaza Tacoma , WA. 98402 . Dear Mr. Johnson: • The Planning Commission at its May 28 , 1975 , public hearing continued your request for two weeks to the June 11 ,. 1975 , meeting to allow for further study and review, particularly with regard to the revisions to the Environmental Impact Assessment We hope that all the requested information is available as soon as possible to allow for review , by various City departments , concerned citizens and °.:iCommissioners , thus expediting a final Commission `'.decision on your proposal . If we can be of any assistance , please contact this Department. Very truly urs , IS Michael L . Smith Assistant Planner MLS.:wr VAPS Ij BEGINNING OF FILE FILE TITLE SPECIAL USE PERMlT' SP - 813- 75 IN R- a ZONE . H. G . fNTE�GN/1TIONAL /NC. �lIyI75 .,I.- ('6"-, " 'i..1�r I ----. I cE GG n • .{ • yj' S E to S-r , �,,.k + S ' •II .°! 'r• I I 1 y� =tiLi1J IOi•A II. ,ni . - . ' � ` . Ian I "L 11 - 1 ',r -L 1-.fifir •LL .__ r , a•I � II,.N use •w °3 .�.. s° :..a, lit.f• - 11 N I• 4freAlt,„42704211.%:i_...__I ; _. 111IIIII -1'I �___ 6T-__ °� � �� ) i' ji. lCO ,•f.�1 .1 y UImo. I !, •I 541i9l :,; 44g11: I 1 1 ! �6 s_ 'we • vn. oT. a.� 8 ,C�6�6�a1 '�� ° ( 1 1 �� 7 Sa Or•• P= I i, I I2 I3 I4II6 6•J io Iz I\I,lIG is .) 1 i ! +' 1 6t pilluglime ' j I R-3 - . it- \ G , r____-,-,--- 11 • \ ¢ < ,. 1 ..;- -W • I1 III ,\ _ ; r6-;i1g` "fii ' '1_0ic L - - _.,i n-lg-i- e'►T• ': "_.t... CHG INTERNATIONAL , INC . : t. 3 © . ' l i.r-',---iL-a:.FZI1::7w0u R-3 REZONE ; SPECIAL PERMIT • iii 1 x I r� p. L�s'I or i I t b r , I l ~�' 1\ Q�.E--}}�W map. 4 •< ! •r II M 4:I `a-yilr• , .r•TM i.i 1• YeINE ,4'Oncm� E r .,ir. :6:4 4 . iz . • • �• r�rp ry``�a�I. I•u1�N �l� Z D nI�I. � a:•I'i��•11 •I�'7i � li I Qni�. i�isril : 1�r' r©a©, , . =- -' tit .a it„,-4.11 - i I I Li \ ° , I'J a 1 7d t, 11 Z ', lil'J 1�°• u I! I 1� $,E: ,O+Tn ST. = 11 _ r..>L ri � � �.i.�f '° a 1 I l ~�° Ja N F.I a .Jrw it i I ' 1 ° f�� 1�• �I I ` 1 I 1 j S E ~ e.`• ST • REZONE' APPLICATION AND SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION: C.H.G. INTERNATIONAL, INC. ; Appl. No. R-811-75; rezone from G-7200 to R-2; property located on Sunset Highway P.S.H. 2 between Union and 138th. And Appl. No. SP-813-75; special permit for the construction of apart- ments in an R-2 zone; property located on Sunset Highway between Union and 138th Street. . APPLICANT C.H.G. INTERNATIONAL, INC. TOTAL AREA 11. 63 acres PRINCIPAL ACCESS Sunset Highway EXISTING ZONING G-7200 EXISTING USE Single Family Residential and vacant open space. PROPOSED USE Multiple Family Residential Development - Single Story Dwellings COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Commercial/Medium Density Residential COMMENTS INDEMNITYr \ , , ,- BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS : That we , CHG INTERNATIONAL, INC . , as Principal , and the MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Maryland, as Surety , are held and firmly bound unto . the CITY OF RENTON, in the penal sum of SIXTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 60/100 ( $69 ,160 . 60) DOLLARS for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we firmly bind ourselves , our and each of our heirs , executors , administrators and assigns , jointly and severally by these presents . THE CONDITION OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION is such that the above named Obligee desires guarantee' for Landscaping for the Greentree Apartments , Renton, Washington per Plans drawn by Chaffe 8 Zumwalt, Landscape Architect , to be completed by July 21 , 1976 , and as such, the Obligee has required a bond to be filed to " guarantee improvements . NOW, :THEREFORE , the condition of this obligation is such that if the Principal will perform the above improvements to the satis- faction of the City of Renton Planning Department, then this ob- ligation shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. , i SIGNED, sealed and delivered this 21st say of July, 1975 . - 'NAT ikAL, ANC . l B I . low 1 .MA RYLA D CASUALTY COMPANY r \I/ f � 1BY ''11 •;' .•;�! " • : �rii : 1") ,..-/ Darrell D. Thompson Attorney in Fact ' ' Fr \ Know all d en by iese Prese \ nts: That MARYLAND ,UALTY COMPANY, a corpora- -.- reoted by and existing ur --- the lows of the State of Maryland, of 6( ore City, Maryland, in pursuance _, authority set forth in Sei 12 of Article V of its By-laws, from wh �e following is a true extract, and .1 Section has not been amended nor rescinded. "The Chairman of the Board or the President or any Vice-President may, by written instrument under �f the attested corporate seal, appoint attorneys-in-fact with authority to execute bonds, policies, j recognizances, stipulations, undertakings, or other like instruments on behalf of the Corporation, and may authorize any officer or any such attorney-in-fact to affix the corporate seal thereto; and may with or without cause modify or revoke any such appointment or authority," does hereby nominate, constitute and appoint ROBERT M. CARLTON, EDWIN R. YOUNG, WILLIAM C . NELSON, HELEN R. NEWMAN, DARRELL D. THOMPSON, DURAND R. EATON, RICHARD L. RICHMOND, THOMAS C . NEWLIN and STEVE JAMES, each with full. power to act alone, • • of SEATTLE State of WASHINGTON its Attorneys-in-Fact to make, execute, seal, and deliver on its behalf as Surety, and as its act and deed, any and all bonds, recogni- zances, stipulations, undertakings, and other like instruments. Such:bonds, recognizances, stipulations, undertakings, or other like instruments shall be binding upon said Company as fully and to all intents and purposes as if such instruments had been duly executed and acknowl- edged and delivered by the authorized officers of the Company when duly executed by any one of the aforesaid attorneys in fact. This instrument supersedes power of attorney granted Robert M. Carlton, Edwin R. Young, William C . Nelson, Helen R. Newman-, Darrell D. Thompson, Durand R. Eaton, Richard L. Richmond, and Thomas C . Newlin, dated September 17, 1974. • • In Witness Whereof, MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY has caused these presents to be executed in its name and on its behalf and its Corporate Seal to be hereunto affixed and attested by its officers thereunto duly authorized, this 14th day of January , 19.,.75.., at Baltimore City, Maryland. ATTEST:. i (CORPORATE SEAL) MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY • Kathryn B. Young Arthur Vreeland Jr. (Signed) .... ......... .. . ... ...... By (Signed) Y Assistant Secretary. Vice-President. STATE OF MARYLAND ss. BALTIMORE CITY f On this 14th January 75 day of..... , A. D., 19.....5 ., before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, in and for Baltimore City, duly commissioned and qualified, came Arthur Vreeland,Jr. Vice-President, and.. ....Kathryn ..B. YolIng Assistant Secretary, of MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY, to me personally known, and known to be the officers described in, and who, executed the preceding instrument; and they each acknowledged the execution of the same; and, being by me duly sworn, they severally and each for himself deposed and said that they respectively hold the offices in said Corporation as indicated, that the Seal affixed to the preceding instrument is the Corporate Seal of said Corporation, and that the said Corporate Seal, and their signatures as such officers, were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument pursuant to all due corporate authorization. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal, at Baltimore City, the day and year first above written. (NOTARIAL SEAL) (Saped).. ..,._ Alyce E. Garnett Notary Public. My commission expires July 1 , 1978 • CERTIFICATE I, an Assistant Secretary of the Maryland Casualty Coirilt,iny, rio hereby rertify that I have c:onilrirerl the aforesaid r.olry of the Power of Attorney with the original noel on lile among the rec:orrls of the I bone Olficc of the_company ,in d in my i.ustorly, and that the same is a hill, true and correct copy, arid that the Power ul Attorney has not been revoked, amended or abridged, and is now in full force and effort, I also Eertify that the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Direr tors of thre Maryland Casualty Company at the regular meeting held in Houston, alexas, on rehrtiary 2, 1971. RESOLVED, that the facsimile signature of any officer of the Company and facsimile Corporate Seal inay he affixed to any Power of Attorney or certified copy thereof, authorizing the execution of bonds, recognizances,stipulations,undertakings, and?othcr like instruments Such facsimile signatures and Corporate Seal, whenever heretofore or heleaf ter appearing,shall be valid and binding upon the Company as though manually affixed Given under my hand as Assistant Secretary, and the Seal of the Company; at Baltimore City, Maryland this 21st day of July 19 75 ........ .. . .. .. �l�/i fr-bAr4 ' (Signed) 4 6,.,(74,, . 9antSecrey. 16007 Rev. 10-72 ' • CITY OF RENTON • APT CATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR OFFICE USE ONLY • !; • File No . SP- Fee $50 . 00 Date Rec'd 4 Receipt No. ��� • APPLICANT TO COMPLETE IE$S 1 THROUGH 6: ' 1 . Name CA/G ora. /1 -��c , Phone gEk — / z a 0 Address /996 e Gl/Cls 4Jr2f7Ch f za �l'oMA, 41,4 5-, 9 g4zG 2. Property location 300• ///< =. SGc,use/ ,lam/s—v 3. Legal description ( ttach additional sheet if necessary) ! �S�P /2-file=14-4e• i • it. • • 4 . Number of. acres or Sq. ft. //, e ? Al-es- Present zoning 4 5. Whip do you proposejto develop on this property? /fig 6. The following information shall be submitted with this application: j! Scale A. Site and accessLplan (include setbacks , existing structures, easements, and other factors limiting development) . . m o o . ® le° = 10° or 20 ' B. Parking, landscaping and screening plan . .1" = 10 ' C. Vicinity map . (iiiclude land use and zoning on adjacent parcels) . . . . ® . ® m . 1" = 200 ' - 800 ' D. Building heightard area (existing and proposed) E • A special permit required by the Renton Mining, Excavation and Grading Ordinance shall submit the information listed in Section 4-2307.5 in addition to the above . • II • • 7. PLANNING COMMISSION ;ACTIONo Date approved Date denied Date appealed o Appeal action Remarks • • • Planning Dept . 2-73 revised 1-74 • • revised 1-75 % • LEGAL DESCRIPTION: � That portion of. the Southwest quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section .3 , Township .23 North, Range 5 East, W.M. ,. described as follows: • Beginning at the Southwest .corner of said section; thence 1°23 ';12" West along the West line of said section and the center line of . county road, 1312.49 feet to a .bolt in the. center of said. road; thence North 89°24'22" East along the North- line of the Southwest quarter. of the Southwest quarter of said. section 372.37 feet to a pipe, the true point of beginning; .'thence South 1°10' 21" East 1032.16 feet to a pipe in the North .line of the Renton Issaquah - • Highway; thence northerly along :said highway 612 feet, .-more :or less,. .to. 'a pipe; ,thence North 1°10' 21" West 784.12 feet` to -the North line of said SouthwestL quarter of the Southwest quarter; • thence South 89°24'22" West along said North line 557.19 feet .. to the, true point 'of beginning; situated in King 'County, _Wash. EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the State of Washington by"A. F 711006012:5. • F_:r•: stile�. 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I+ • .cr 34 P • - 325. .73 _4 F3 •Is4o l00 63 6S 62 2°B .. ._--..- .��. _.35...93 , _.Sg( • 60Sltr ' VI (J"'n'ZI:q. G • ' . t • Fftex=t2 . , Hici) 3 1906•ONE WASHINGTON PIMA • TACO4A•WASHINCTON 98r72 • 'T":'. KC LAC•ABh-PORTER.JN.8 • (206)383.3484•(206)838.1200 COj Cele AIA•AM 1 / AFFIDAVIT • d� z�,, e` , being duly sworn, declare that I am th owner of the property/involved in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Subscribed and sworn before me this day of /r" -f / , 19 7 ) , Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at ,�jf 0/5 / N e of Notary Pu ic) (Signature of Owner) 505-B Scbuth Third St. Renton, Washington 98055 '30,0 /V. (Address) (Address) 4,74, oe.,/ (City) (State) SS Telephone) (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the foregoing application has been inspected by me and has been found to be thorough and complete in every particular and to conform to the rules and regulations of the Renton Planning Department governing the filing of such application . Date Received , 19 By : Renton Planning Dept . 2-73 c ) A minimum thirty-five ( 35 ) foot landscape buffer shall be maintained in its natural state along the North property line . Additional landscape screening material shall be provided and approved by the Planning Department to create a suitable natural barrier to the properties to the North . d ) A minimum twenty-five (25 ) foot landscape buffer shall be maintained in its natural state , along the northerly 550 feet of the West property line , and twenty (20 ) feet along the remaining portion of the West property line . Additional landscape screening material shall be provided and approved by the Planning Department to create a suitable natural barrier to the properties to the West . e ) A minimum fifteen ( 15 ) foot landscape buffer shall be provided along the East property line . f) A minimum twenty-five ( 25 ) foot landscape buffer shall be provided along the South property line . SETBACKS a ) A minimum thirty-five ( 35 ) foot setback shall be maintained for all structures along the North property line . b ) A minimum twenty-five ( 25 ) foot setback shall be maintained for all structures along the Northerly 550 feet of the West property line and twenty (20 ) feet along the remaining portion of the West property line . c ) A minimum fifteen ( 15 ) foot setback shall be maintained for all structures along the East property line . d ) A minimum twenty-five foot (25 ) setback shall be maintained for all structures along the South property line . HEIGHT LIMIT All buildings or structures shall maintain a maximum height limit of one ( 1 ) story or twenty (20 ) feet , whichever is less . DENSITY Total density on the site shall be no greater than thirteen ( 13) units per acre . s DURATION These covenants shall run with the land and expire on December 31 , 2020 . Any violation or breach of these restrictive covenants may be enforced by proper legal procedures in the Superior Court of King County by either the City of Renton or any property owners adjoining subject property who are adversely affected by said breach . STATE OF WASHINGTON ) County of King ) On this day of , 19 , before me personally appeared the person who executed the within and foregoing instrument , and acknowledged said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said person for the uses and purposes therein mentioned . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written . Notary Public in and for the State of Washington , residing at — _ _ INDEMNITY? 's . ‘ , BOND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS : That we , CHG INTERNATIONAL, INC . , as Principal, and the MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Maryland, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the CITY OF RENTON, in the penal sum of SIXTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 60/100 ( $69 ,160 . 60) DOLLARS for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we firmly bind ourselves , our and each of our heirs , executors , administrators and assigns , jointly and severally by these presents. THE CONDITION OF THE FOREGOING OBLIGATION is such that the above named Obligee desires guarantee for Landscaping for the Greentree Apartments , Renton, Washington per Plans drawn by Chaffe & Zumwalt, Landscape Architect , to be completed by July 21, 1976 , and as such, the Obligee has required a bond to be filed to guarantee improvements . NOW, THEREFORE , the condition of this obligation is such that if the Principal will perform the above improvements to the satis- faction of the City of Renton Planning Department, then this ob- ligation shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. SIGNED, sealed and delivered this 21stIcay of July, 1975 . C NA AL, NC. B MARYLA D CASUALTY CO PANY By: , -iid'(/9.. il.�� - „,.,../ ,,, Darrell D. Thompso Attorney in Fact • LPL �l ����.II�,o (Signed) 4....-CIA4 istant Secret 16007 Rev. 10-72 • • Know cfl AAen these Presents: That MARYLt CASUALTY COMPANY, a corpora- tion created by and existing u' ., the laws of the State of Maryland, of I . nore City, Maryland, in pursuance of the authority set forth in Section 12 of Article V of its By-lows, from which the,following is a true extract, and which Section has not been amended nor rescinded: "The Chairman of the Board or the President or any Vice-President may, by written instrument under the attested corporate seal, appoint attorneys-in-fact with authority to execute bonds, policies, recognizances, stipulations, undertakings, or other like instruments on behalf of the Corporation, and may authorize any officer or any such attorney-in-fact to affix the corporate seal thereto; and may with or without cause modify or revoke any such appointment or authority," does hereby nominate, constitute and appoint ROBERT M. CARLTON, EDWIN R. YOUNG, WILLIAM C. NELSON, HELEN R. NEWMAN, DARRELL D. THOMPSON, DURAND R. EATON, RICHARD L. RICHMOND, THOMAS C. NEWLIN and STEVE JAMES, each with fuLl. power. .to act alone, • of SEATTLE State of WASHINGTON its Attorneys•in-Fact • to make, execute, seal, and deliver on its behalf as Surety, and as its act and deed, any and all bonds, recogni- zances, stipulations, undertakings, and other like instruments. • Such bonds, recognizances, stipulations, undertakings, or other like instruments shall be binding upon said Company as fully and to all intents and purposes as if such instruments had been duly executed and acknowl- edged and delivered by the authorized officers of the Company when duly executed by any one of the aforesaid attorneys in fact. This instrument supersedes power of attorney granted Robert M. Carlton, Edwin R. Young, William C. Nelson, Helen R. Newman; Darrell D. Thompson, Durand R. Eaton, Richard L. Richmond, and Thomas C. Newlin, dated September 17, 1974. • In' Witness Whereof, MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY has caused these presents to be executed in its name and on its behalf and its Corporate Seal to- be hereunto affixed and attested by its officers thereunto duly authorized, this 14th day of January , 19...75.., at Baltimore City, Maryland. ATTEST: (CORPORATE SEAL) MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY (Signed) ........... Kathryn B. Young By (Signed) Arthur Vreeland,Jr. Assistant Secretary. Vice-President. STATE OF MARYLAND ss. BALTIMORE CITY 14th January On this day of...... .. . A. D., 19..75., before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, in and for Baltimore City, duly commissioned and qualified, came Arthur Vreeland Jr. Kathy ... B X Assistant . ..... .................... ..... �t Vice-President, and .y21,.... ........ ..aldng Secretary, of MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY, to me personally known, and known to be the officers described in, and who executed the preceding instrument; and they each acknowledged the execution of the same; and, being by me duly sworn, they severally and each for himself deposed and said that they respectively hold the offices in said Corporation as indicated, that the Seal affixed to the preceding instrument is the Corporate Seal of said Corporation, 'and that the said Corporate Seal, and their signatures as such officers, were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument pursuant to all due corporate authorization. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal, at Baltimore City, the day and year first above written. Alyce E. Garnett (Signed) (NOTARIAL SEAL) Notary Public. My commission expires July 1, 1978 CERTIFICATE • I, an Assistant Secretary of the Maryland Casualty Company, do hereby certify that I have compared the aforesaid copy of the Power of Attorney with the original now on file among the records of the Hoare Office of the Company and in my custody, and that the same is a full, true and correct copy, and that the Power of Attorney has not been revoked, amended or abridged, and is now in full force and effect. I also certify that the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Direr tors of the Maryland Casualty Company at the regular meeting held in Houston, Texas, on February 2, 1971: • RESOLVED, that the facsimile signature of any officer of the Company and facsimile Corporate Seal may be affixed to any ' Power of Attorney or certified copy thereof,authorizing the execution of bonds, recognizances,stipulations,undertakings, and other like instruments. 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International Rezone #R-811-75 and Special Permit #SP-813-7.5 The Planning Department has received the items necessary to fulfill the conditions of the Special Permit approval and approved them subject to the corrections noted in red on the revised plans . The items reviewed and approved or approved with conditions include : 1 . A detailed landscape plan for the entire site includ- ing existing vegetation to be retained. 2 . A revised site plan corresponding to the setbacks stated in the restrictive covenants and depicting certain changes in building and parking area orien- tation . 3. Revised 'plans showing a fence along the north pro- perty line and the north 550 ' of the west property line . 4. Posting of performance bond in the amount of 150% of the landscaping installation and a three-year maintenance period . (The maintenance bond will .be posted prior to occupancy) . We therefore recommended that the restrictive covenants be filed and that the Cbuncil give final approval of rezone re- quest #R-811-75 by C. H. G . International . r C . H. G . International July 24 , 1975 Page Two Transmitted here with is the completed Special Permit file #SP-813-75 including the abovementioned revised plans , extra copy of the revised plan for the Clerk ' s Rezone #R-811-75 file , and the original bond for land- scaping. Attachments MLS : rh pF Rev 0~ _ " THE CITY OF RENTON Z !r o MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE.SO. RENTON,WASH.98055 c AVERYGARRETT, MAYOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT 0d89 SEPSt'��a` July 23 , 1975 Tom Johnson C . H . G International 1906 One Washington Plaza Tacoma , Washington 98402 RE : C . H . G: International Rezone #R-811-75 and Special Permit #SP-813-75 Dear Mr. Johnson : We have received and reviewed your revised site plan , landscape plans , and the performance bond for landscaping , and have approved these items subject to certain corrections noted on the plans . These plans are attached for your information . We are , therefore , recommending to the Council approval of the rezone request , subject to the filing of the restrictive covenants . We would like to meet with your landscape architect , contractor , and grading contractor prior to commencement of construct- ion to further clarify our concerns in terms of site • development. If you have any further questions , please contact this Department. Very truly yours , Gordon Y . Ericksen Pla ni Di ct Michael L . Smith Assistant Planner Attachment MLS : rh cc : Donald Gouge THE CITY OF RENTON 2aniR MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 0 AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT 4 235 - 2550 O,pAT fD SEP-10t# MEMORANDUM July 21 , 1975 . TO : Files FROM: Phyllis Meck-Emery RE : C . H . G. Landscape Cost & Maintenance Estimate I have reviewed the landscape construction cost of $68,950 and amintenance estimate of $43,200 submitted by C . H . G. International for the proposed Green Tree project and find it sufficient to cover the bonding requirements set by the Planning Commission . PME : rh If / . • R�(17 ti r- z THE CITY OF RENTON • z o MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 0 (o AVERYGARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT • .53 A 4 235 - 2550 O < •P4rfbSEP-1• ��� July 21 , 1975 MEMORANDUM • TO : Files FROM:, Phyllis Meck-Emery RE : • . Review of Landscape Plans. With Thomas Johnson of C. H . G . International , Inc . • • On July 21 , 1975 , Mike Smith and I met with .Thomas Johnson of .C. H . G. International for review of the landscape plan for the Green Tree Development.. Revisions discussed are - as follows : 1) Additional plant materials will be added where existing vegetation is determined to be' sparse. • . 2) - Vine Maple will be planted where necessary. within individual unit planting areas not containing suf- ficient native trees . 3) Thirty additional Photinia will' be planted' in the vicinity of the rec- reational vehicle parking lot to screen it more satisfactorily from a_djacent. properties . Twenty ad- ditional Photinia will be used to • provide sufficient screening along northwest property line adjacent to residential area . 4) Additional planting material will be used to screen two dumpsters indicated on plan and the location of a third& dumpster will be altered . • Mr. Johnson was amenable to :,the above revisions . And is aw-ai:ting .final approval contingent on , final review of the plan and the bond , preparation of the staff report , • by the Department and submission of those recommendations to Council . PMEirh • Rc GOUGE & MCBETH �O \Y ATTORNEYS AT LAW cab H. DONALD GOUGE P.O.PO/ 26 ROBERT E McBETH SOUTHJUL 22 1975 THIRDSTREET GARY F. FAULL RENTOENTON,WASHINGTOGTON 98055 !\ ALPINE 5-5600 July 18 , 1975 9 -y/NGDE.P�'��� City of Renton Renton City Council Renton Municipal Building Renton, Washington 98055 Attention: Mrs . Del Mead, City Clerk Re: Rezone Application - Rhoda L. Weger 0I67 Property Gentlemen: Reference is made to my letter, on behalf of my client, Mrs. Rhoda L. Weger, dated June 25 , 1975 to the attention of the Renton Planning Department. In accordance with that letter and the affirmative action by the Renton City Council at their meeting of July 7, 1975 , we would ask that the executed Declaration of Restrictive Covenants on Mrs . Weger' s property be recorded and that the rezone be finalized by publication of the Ordinance. " Thank you very much for your cooperation in this regard. Very- truly yours r/, `� , y / % //�L. =. DONALD GoUG� HDG:mr RFC eV 7 Clir CLEF :r1G ME HO .'..ANDUM TO DATE �r ,''j�S- 1 FROM a SUBJECT ^ i7444-4- ` r r 714;'6;/ 75.t jeZPI LA4z, rte-,_1 jU9 / .)01,44.e.„. y 7t; "f-S tc-4j Cze4_ R -iff-20-t^of. e4-v:14_ ez_714.7 ea-"JP* -//4- c... e 4r, THE CITY OF RENTON 2 8 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 o AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT 100 <c,co 235 - 2550 94TFU SEP - 7-2-7 5 MEMORANDUM To : Files From: Michael Smith Subject: CHG International Rezone #R-811-75 & Special Permit #SP-813-75 I talked today with Tom Johnson Vice-President of C . H . G. Inter- national and explained the situation with respect to the Council Action on the rezone and Special Permit . I explained that the property owner will not file the covenants _.._ until the conditions of the Special Permit are met. I told him that because of this we are recommending that the Council set the date for first reading and hold on the second hearing until we have approved the revised plans and other conditions of the Special Permit. Once we have received and approved those revisions we will notify the owners so that the covenants can be filed and the ordinance adopted . He indicated that he was aware of this and that he would have all of the revised plans ready for submittal by about July 14 , 1975 . . MLS : ksh Renton Planning Con ,'ssion Meeting June 11, 1975 Page Two The Planning Director advised that both requests would be discussed simultaneously. He noted that additional input had been received that evening from Joe Mathews , represent- ing the Glencoe area , and that an Environmental Impact Assessment had been received from th.e applicant. He. referred the Commission to proposed restrictive covenants that would apply to the property and proposed development based on questions that had been raised by property owners in the vicinity. He noted staff recommendations as well as evaluations received from other City departments with regard to utilities, streets , etc. A response from the Glencoe residents in regard to the proposed restrictive covenants was suggested by Mr. Ericksen. The letter from Mr. Mathews with regard to the Environ- mental Impact Assessment was read by Secretary Gibson . The residents noted that for the most part their requests had been taken into consideration . They did ask for con- sideration for some type of access for those children who would be attending Sierra Elementary School and suggested that the staff work with the applicant with regard to the relocation of the recreational vehicle storage area . Mr. Mathews commended the Commission , applicant , and staff on their cooperation in this matter, stating that it was a development that the surrounding owners could easily accept . Vice-chairman Scholes invited comment from the applicant . Tom Johnson , Vice-president of C . H . G . International , re- quested some time to discuss the proposed covenants . The Planning Director advised that the covenants apply to the present property owner but will run with the land , thereby also applying to any future owners or their successors . He noted that they refer to landscaping areas , setbacks , fencing, height limits , density and fencing. Mr. Ericksen then read the covenants for the record. The Vice-chairman noted that a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact had been declared by the staff. Mr. Johnson stated that generally the conditions of the proposed restrictive covenants appear to be acceptable , although he stated his concern with regard to the defini - tion of landscape buffer and referred specifically to the thirty-five foot setback requested along the north property line . The Planning Director advised that a sidewalk would be acceptable as a setback, allowing the developer some flexibility . Mr. Johnson inquired, if there might be an alternative to the 42 inch fencing to be provided within the landscape buffer along the north property line . Discussion ensued with regard to the concerns of the neighbors in this re- spect, with Mr. Johnson indicating that they would prefer a berm and heavy landscaping , as they did not foresee a problem with pedestrian traffic . He did, however, indi - cate that it was the preference of the applicant that the rezone and special permit requests be resolved that even- ing if at all possible . Vice-chairman Scholes invited further comment from the audience . . Joe Mathews , 4125 N. E. 17th St. , ' Renton , indicated that he would not be opposed to C. H . G . International and the staff working out some kind of plan whereby the applicant is able to secure a walkway and access to Union Ave. N . E . for the use of children traversing to the Sierra Heights Elementary School and stated that in that event a fence may not be necessary and landscaping could be acceptable. S.V‘ RENTON PLANNING COMMISSI_.. ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING JUNE 11, 1975 PUBLIC HEARING COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS M I NUTES COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Gibson , Anthone Mola , Elisabeth Ri.vily, Arthur Scholes , Clark Teegarden , Bylund Wik . COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Norman Ross . CITY STAFF PRESENT: Gordon Ericksen , Planning Director; Gary Kruger, Associate Planner; Michael Smith , Assistant Planner; Willis Roberts , Recording Secretary . The June 1975 administrative meeting of the Renton Planning Commission was called to order at 8: 10 p . m. by Vice-chairman Scholes in the absence of Chairman Ross . The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Gibson . Approximately forty people were noted as being present in the audience . Planning Department staff members and various members of the audience were introduced by the Vice-chairman . 1 . ROLL CALL was taken by Secretary Gibson . All Commis- sioners responded present with the exception of Ross (emergency) . ACTION: MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY MOLA, THAT CHAIRMAN ROSS BE EXCUSED. MOTION CARRIED. 2 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES : The Vice-chairman called for corrections and additions to the minutes of the meeting of May 28 , 1975 , refer- ring to the action concerning revisions to the H- 1 Zoning District on page 11, the Planning Director requested clarification of the motion made by Commissioner Gibson . Commissioner Gibson stated that the motion should be cor- rected to read: "MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY MOLA, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONCURRED IN THE MATTER AND RECOM- MENDED THAT IT BE REFERRED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOP- TION. " ACTION: 'MOVED BY RIVILY, SECONDED BY MOLA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 11 , 1975, BE APPROVED AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. 3- CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: REZONE - SPECIAL PERMIT: A, C. H.G . INTERNATIONAL , rezone from G-7200 to R-2 ; an pp . vo . P- 1 - ; specie permit for the construction of apartments in an R-2 zone ; property located on Sunset Highway between Union and 138th St . At the direction of the Vice-chairman , Secretary Gibson introduced the public hearing items which had been con- tinued from the April public hearing . A staff report was then requested by the Vice-chairman . - 4 1 RENTON PLANNING COMMISSI _.. ADMINISTRATIVE MEETING JUNE 11, 1975 PUBLIC HEARING COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS MINUTES COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Gibson , Anthone Mola , Elisabeth Rivily, Arthur Scholes , Clark Teegarden , Bylund Wik . COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Norman Ross . CITY STAFF PRESENT: Gordon Ericksen , Planning Director; Gary Kruger, Associate Planner; Michael Smith , Assistant Planner; Willis Roberts , Recording Secretary . The June 1975 administrative meeting of the Renton Planning Commission was called to order at 8: 10 p . m. by Vice-chairman Scholes in the absence of Chairman Ross . The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Gibson . Approximately forty people were noted as being present in the audience . Planning Department staff members and various members of the audience were introduced by the Vice-chairman . 1 • ROLL CALL was taken by Secretary Gibson . All Commis- sioners responded present with the exception of Ross (emergency) . ACTION: MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY MOLA, THAT CHAIRMAN ROSS BE EXCUSED. MOTION CARRIED. 2- APPROVAL OF MINUTES : The Vice-chairman called for corrections and additions to the minutes of the meeting of May 28 , 1975 , refer- ring to the action concerning revisions to the H- 1 Zoning District on page 11 , the Planning Director requested clarification of the motion made by Commissioner Gibson . Commissioner Gibson stated that the motion should be cor- rected to read: "MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY MOLA, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONCURRED IN THE MATTER AND RECOM- MENDED THAT IT BE REFERRED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ADOP- TION. " ACTION: 'MOVED BY RIVILY, SECONDED BY MOLA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 11 , 1975, BE APPROVED AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. 3- CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: REZONE - SPECIAL PERMIT: A, C. H.G . INTERNATIONAL, INC . ; Appp1 . No . R-811-75 ; rezone from G-7200 to R-2 ; and Appl . No . SP-813-7 ` special permit for the construction of apartments in an R-2 zone ; property located on Sunset Highway between Union and 138th St. At the direction of the Vice-chairman , Secretary Gibson introduced the public hearing items which had been con- tinued from the April public hearing . A staff report was then requested by the Vice-cha-irman . Renton Planning Com ;sion. • Meeting June 11, 1975 Page Two The Planning Director advised that both requests would be discussed simultaneously . He noted that additional input had been received that evening from Joe Mathews , represent- ing the Glencoe area , and that an Environmental . Impact Assessment had been received from the applicant . He referred the Commission to proposed restrictive covenants that would apply to the property and proposed development based on questions that had been raised by property owners . in the vicinity . He noted staff recommendations as well as evaluations received from other City departments with. regard to utilities , streets , etc . A response from the Glencoe residents in regard to the proposed restrictive covenants was suggested by Mr. Ericksen . The letter from Mr. Mathews with regard to the Environ- mental Impact Assessment was read by Secretary Gibson . The residents noted that for the most part their requests had been taken into consideration . They did ask for con- sideration for some type of access for those children who would be attending Sierra Elementary School and suggested that the staff work with the applicant with regard to the relocation of the recreational vehicle storage area . Mr. Mathews commended the Commission , applicant , and staff on their cooperation in this matter, stating that it was a development that the surrounding owners could easily accept . Vice-chairman Scholes invited comment from the applicant . Tom Johnson , Vice-president of. C. H. G . International , re- quested some to discuss the proposed covenants . The Planning Director advised that the covenants apply to the present property owner but will run with the land, thereby also applying to any future owners or their successors . He noted that they refer to landscaping areas , setbacks , fencing , height limits , density and fencing . Mr. Ericksen then read the covenants for the record. The Vice-chairman noted that a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact had been declared by the staff. Mr. Johnson stated that generally the conditions of the proposed restrictive covenants appear to be acceptable , although he stated his concern with regard to the defini - tion of landscape buffer and referred specifically to the thirty-five foot setback requested along the north property line . The Planning Director advised that a sidewalk would be acceptable as a setback , allowing the developer some flexibility . Mr. Johnson inquired, if there might be an alternative to the 42 inch fencing to be provided within the landscape buffer along the north property line. Discussion ensued with regard to the concerns of the neighbors in this re- spect, with Mr. Johnson indicating that they would prefer a berm and heavy landscaping , as they did not foresee a problem with pedestrian traffic . He did , however, indi - cate that it was the preference of the applicant that the rezone and special permit requests be resolved that even- ing if at all possible . Vice-chairman Scholes invited further comment from the audience . . Joe Mathews , 4125 N. E. 17th St. , Renton , indicated that ' he would not be opposed to C. H. G . International and the staff working out some kind of plan whereby the applicant is able to secure a walkway and access to Union Ave . N . E . for the use of children traversing to the Sierra Heights Elementary School and stated that in that event a fence may not be necessary and landscaping could be acceptable. Renton Planning. Commission Meeting June 11, 1975 Page Four With regard to the ':rezone request of the applicant, IT WAS ACTION: (REZONE) MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY TEEGARDEN, THAT THE' C.H.G . 'INTER- ' NATIONAL INC. REQUEST FOR REZONE FROM G-7200 TO R-2 BE' RECOM- MENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE AMENDED RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AS IT- IS' IN AGREEMENT WITH THE. COMPRE- HENSIVE PLAN.. MOTION. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. , Discussion followed with regard to the C. H . G . '.International request for special permit for the construction of apartments . The revised site plan was reviewed , with particular reference to the relocation of the recreational vehicle storage area ., . It was decided that any minor revisions to the site plan could be approved subject to staff review: ACTION: MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED• BY RIVILY, THAT THE C.H.G. INTERNA- TIONAL,' INC. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF APARTMENTS IN AN R-2. ZONE BE .APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOW- ING CONDITIONS: 1) FINAL' STAFF .APPROVAL OF DETAILED LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR ENTIRE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING RETENTION OF ' EXISTING VEGETATION., 2) SETBACKS AND LANDSCAPED AREAS AS STIPULATED IN THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS. .. . 3) FINAL STAFF APPROVAL 'OF LOCATION OF . BUILDINGS, PAVED AREAS, AND RECREATION VEHICLE 'STORAGE AREA. SOME SHIFTING OF THESE SITE LOCATIONS APPEAR TO - BE NECESSARY. (RECREATION VEHICLE STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE SHIFTED TO APPROXIMATELY THE MIDDLE OF THE EASTERN EDGE, OF, THE SITE. ) 4) PROVISION . OF A• BOND FOR LANDSCAPING IN THE AMOUNT ' OF 150% OF THE INSTALLATION AND A THREE YEAR MAIN- TENANCE PERIOD. . 5) A MINIMUM 42. INCH FENCE OR BERM WITH .'LANDSCAPING ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY, LINE AND THE NORTHERLY 550 FEET OF THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OR PROVIDE A WALKWAY TO UNION AVENUE N.E. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. It was the concensus of the Commission• that all concerned had done an outstanding' job in preparing the application . REZONE: B. W. STEWART. POPE; App1 . ' No'. R-816,-75 ; rezone from G-9600 to P- 1 ; property located at 3713 Talbot Rd. S. The public hearing. item which had been continued from the May 28th Planning Commission meeting was introduced by the ' Secretary and a staff presentation invited. by Vice-chairman Scholes . The Planning Director reported that 'the matter had been ' con- tinued to consider the possibility of restrictive covenants . : This subject had been reviewed at a meeting between the Environmental Development Committee and the applicant on June 4th , and a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants proposed. Renton Planning C____nission - Meeting June 11, 1975 Page Three Without the access , he stated that it was their feeling that a fence should be provided along the northerly por- tion of the site and also 550 feet along the northerly part of the westerly Property line . Discussion ensued among the Commissioners with regard to the problem presented with Commissioner Rivily sug- gesting the possibility of neighborhood cooperation in providing easements for the requested access . It was also proposed that the covenants be amended to read that either a 42 inch fence or berm be provided along the north property line . Mr. Mathews indicated that it was his opinion that the covenants should include a fence and/or access to Union Avenue . It was suggested by Commissioner Wik that the matter of fencing be removed from the restrictive covenants and instead be made a part of the conditions of approval of the special permit . Mr. Bob Kenkman , 924 Bronson Way South , Renton , stated that it was his opinion that the problem of access was not that great and noted difficulties that would be encountered in obtaining easements . Ms . Betty Madison , 1516 Vashon Avenue, Renton , noted that there has been more activity in the area than has been realized, citing instances of children start- ing fires and riding motorcycles on the site . She stated that she would approve of the development, how- ever, if people living there could respect each other ' s property. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Teegarden , the Planning Director noted that a revised plan had been submitted by the applicant which relocates the recreational vehicle storage area to the eastern edge of the property . This change was requested in an effort to reduce vandalism and preserve more of the trees . He then described the revised plan and changes that had been submitted. Vice-chairman Scholes , in response to a discussion relative to preservation of the trees , asked Assistant Planner Smith how many of the trees over six inches in diameter were noted for preservation . Mr. Smith advised that there were approximately. 276 trees of that caliber on the site and that approximately sixty- four percent were slated for preservation . He stated also that the developer has indicated that there will be a landscape architect on the site during the develop- ment stage . Following further discussion , IT WAS ACTION: MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY RIVILY, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Noting no further discussion , IT WAS ACTION: MOVED BY WIK, SECONDED BY RIVILY, THAT THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS BE AMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PARAGRAPH RELATING TO FENCING ON PAGE TWO AND THAT THE ITEM BE CONSIDERED AS A PART OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST REVIEW. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ,\ Renton Planning C_ fission — Meeting June 11 , 1975 Page Three Without the access , he stated that it was their feeling that a fence should be provided along the northerly por- tion of the site and also 550 feet along the northerly part of thewesterly Property line . Discussion ensued among the Commissioners with regard to the problem presented with Commissioner Rivily sug- gesting the possibility of neighborhood cooperation in providing easements for the requested access . It was also proposed that the covenants be amended to read that either a 42 inch fence or berm be provided along the north property line . Mr. Mathews indicated that it was his opinion that the covenants should include a fence and/or access to Union Avenue . It was suggested by Commissioner Wik that the matter of fencing be removed from the restrictive covenants and instead be made a part of the conditions of approval of the special permit . Mr. Bob Kenkman , 924 Bronson Way South , Renton , stated that it was his opinion that the problem of access was not that great and noted difficulties that would be encountered in obtaining easements . Ms . Betty Madison , 1516 Vashon Avenue, Renton , noted that there has been more activity in the area than has been realized, citing instances of children. start- ing fires and riding motorcycles on the site . She stated that she would approve of the development, how- ever, if people living there could respect each other ' s property. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Teegarden , the Planning Director noted that a revised plan had been submitted by the applicant which relocates the recreational vehicle storage area to the eastern edge of the property. This change was requested in an effort to reduce vandalism and preserve more of the trees . He then described the revised plan and changes that had been submitted. Vice-chairman Scholes , in response to a discussion relative to preservation of the trees , asked Assistant Planner Smith how many of the trees over six inches in diameter were noted for preservation . Mr. Smith advised that there were approximately. 276 trees of that caliber on the site and that approximately sixty- four percent were slated for preservation . He stated also that the developer has indicated that there will be a landscape architect on the site during the develop- ment stage . Following further discussion , IT WAS ACTION: MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY RIVILY, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Noting no further discussion , IT WAS ACTION: MOVED BY WIK, SECONDED BY RIVILY, THAT THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS BE AMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PARAGRAPH RELATING TO FENCING ON PAGE TWO AND THAT THE ITEM BE CONSIDERED AS A PART OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST REVIEW. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. V Renton . Planning Commission' Meeting June 11, 1975 • Page Four. With regard to. the :rezone" request of the applicant, IT WAS ACTION: (REZONE) MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED 'BY ,TEEGARDEN, . THAT THE C:H.G : INTER- NATIONAL INC. REQUEST FOR REZONE FROM G•-72.00 'TO R'-2 BE .RECOM- MENDED TO . THE. CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE AMENDED RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AS IT IS IN AGREEMENT .WITH. THE COMPRE- HENSIVE PLAN. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. . . . , . Discussion followed with regard to the C. H .G . . International request for special permit for the construction of apartments .. The revised site plan was reviewed, with particular reference to the relocation of the recreational vehicle storage area .. It was - decided that any minor revisions to the site plan could be approved subject to staff review. . ACTION: MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY RIVILY, THAT. ',THE :C.H.G . INTERNA- TIONAL, .'INC. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR .THE. 'CONSTRUCTION OF APARTMENTS IN AN R-2:'ZONE BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOW- ING CONDITIONS:. 1) FINAL STAFF APPROVAL OF DETAILED :LANDSCAPE PLAN •' FOR ENTIRE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING RETENTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION. , 2) SETBACKS AND LANDSCAPED AREAS AS STIPULATED .IN . THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS. 3) FINAL STAFF APPROVAL OF. 'LOCATION OF ' BUILDINGS, PAVED AREAS, AND RECREATION VEHICLE. -STORAGE "AREA . SOME 'SHIFTING OF .THESE SITE 'LOCATIONS APPEAR TO BE NECESSARY.; ,:(RECREATION VEHICLE STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE SHIFTED TO . APPROXIMATELY THE MIDDLE OF THE EASTERN EDGE OF THE SITE. ). 4) PROVISION OF A BOND FOR LANDSCAPING IN THE AMOUNT OF' 150% OF THE INSTALLATION AND .A .THREE YEAR MAIN- TENANCE PERIOD. 5) A" MINIMUM. 42 INCH FENCE. OR BERM WITH'.LANDSCAPING . ALONG THE '.NORTH PROPERTY LINE AND THE NORTHERLY 550 FEET OF THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OR PROVIDE A . WALKWAY TO UNION AVENUE' N.E. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. It was the concensus of the Commission that all concerned had done an outstanding job in preparing the application . REZONE: B. W. STEWART POPE; Appl No. R-816-75 ; rezone from G-9600 to P- 1 ; property located at 3.713 Talbot Rd. S. ' The public hearing item which had .been. continued .from the May ,28th Planning Commission meeting was introduced by the Secretary and ,a staff presentation invited by Vice-chairman Scholes . The Planning Director reported that the matter had been con- ' ' ti.nued to consider the possibility of restrictive covenants . This subject had been reviewed at a meeting' between .the Environmental Development Committee and the applicant on June 4th , and a Declaration of. Restrictive Covenants proposed.\\L\\\,' ' ADDENDUM TO STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 11 , 1975 C . H . G. INTERNATIONAL , INC. 1 . Additions and corrections to covenants : a . FENCING A minimum of forty-two (42) inch fence shall be provided within the landscape buffer along the north property line . b . HEIGHT LIMIT One ( 1) story or twenty ( 20) feet. c . DENSITY shall be no greater than 13 units per acre . 2 . ADDITIONS TO APPROVAL CONDITIONS a . The above changes in the covenants . b . A pedestrian walkway shall be provided to Union Ave . N . E. subject to approval of the Planning Department. / jp, RENTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ITEMS June 11 , 1975 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS : APPLICATION : REZONE No . R-811-75 ; and SPECIAL PERMIT No . SP-813-75 . APPLICANT : C. H . G. INTERNATIONAL COMMENTS : 1 . The subject items were continued to this meeting in order to provide time for further study and completion of the Environmental Assessment and its review process . 2. The Environmental Assessment has been completed and submitted , by C . H. G on June 6 , 1975 . 3. Mr. Mathews was notified on June 6 , 1975 that there were copies available for his and other neighbors review . 4. Staff has completed its review of the Environmental Assessment and have declared a negative declaration of impact (see attached report ) given the filing of restrictive covenants and other conditions of approval that help mitigate the serious impacts of the proposal . 5 . Restrictive covenants have been drafted and reviewed with the applicant (see attached copy . ) 6 . Other City Departments have reviewed the Assessment and approved the project . The matter of sewer utilities will be handled through the City ' s Utility Department at the time of development. 7 . C. H. G . has also submitted a tree survey of the site indicating the trees to remain versus those to be removed . Sixty-four (64 ) percent of the trees over 6 " in diameter will remain . STAFF RECOMMENDATION : 1 . Recommend approval of the rezone request with the restrictive covenants as drafted . 2 . Recommend approval of the Special Permit request subject to : a ) Final staff approval of a detailed landscape plan for theentire development including the retention of existing vegetation . b ) Setbacks and landscaped natural buffer areas as stipulated in the restrictive covenants . c ) Final staff approval of location of buildings , paved areas , recreation vehicle storage . Some shifting of these site locations appear to be necessary . ( Recreation vehicle storage I s should be shifted to approximately the middle of the eastern edge of the site . d ) Provision of a bond in the amount of 150% of the installation and a three . (3 ) year maintenance period . APPLICATION : REZONE No . R-816-75 . APPLICANT : W. STEWART POPE COMMENTS : 1 . The Planning Commission continued this item until the June 11 , 1975 , meeting in order to provide more time for further study and drafting of covenants . 2 . The Environmental Development Committee held a meeting on June 4 , 1975 , to review certain restrictive covenants that help protect against impacts to adjacent properties and the natural character of the site . (See attached committee meeting notes . ) 3 . The Covenants were approved by the Committee and Mr. Pope . STAFF RECOMMENDATION : Recommend approval of the rezone request with the restrictive covenants as drafted . C. H. RENTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT MAY 28, 1975 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 44 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: APPLICATION : REZONE AND SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICANT: C.H . G. INTERNATIONAL COMMENTS : 1 . An Environmental Development Committee Meeting was held on May 7 , 1975 , to discuss the proposed project . 2. Citizens present expressed a variety of concerns over the project, but it was felt by all concerned that these could be corrected . 3. Mr. Tom Johnson , representative of the applicant, explained that they were working on the environmental assessment and that these concerns would be ex- pressed in the assessment and subsequent revised site plans . 4. A preliminary Environmental Assess- ment was submitted May 26 , and addi - tional work is in progress . { STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend : Continuance for further review of environ- mental assessment , revised site plans , and Restrictive Covenants to provide for set- backs , etc. APPLICATION : SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICANT: C. H. G. INTERNATIONAL , INC. LOCATION : Property is located on the north side of Sunset Highway between Union and 138th St. ZONING : Proposed R-2 APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE 4-702 ; 4-708; 4-722 ; 4-729 ZONING CODE : REQUEST: Reqeust to construct an apartment complex in an R-2 zone. COMMENTS.: 1. In view of the natural characteristics of the site , the 148 units proposed and the potential impact on adjacent proper- ties and concerns expressed by Glencoe residents , an environmental assessment has been requested. 2. The development of said property by Special Permit will provide greater controls including buffers and ameni - ties than single family residential development. Site is appropriate for PUD approach . STAFF RECOMMENDA- Continue to May 28 public hearing to allow TION: for completion of environmental impact assessment . APPLICATION : REZONE APPLICANT : C . H. G. INTERNATIONAL , INC . LOCATION : Located on the north side of Sunset Highway P. S. H. 2 between Union and 138th Street. ZONING: G-7200 APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE 4-702 ; 4-708; 4-729 ZONING CODE : REQUEST : Applicant requests rezone from G-7200 to R-2 . COMMENTS : 1. Comprehensive Land Use Plan indicates the northerly one-half of site medium density multiple family residential and southerly one-half commercial . 2 . The R-2 zoning request would provide a buffer strip between possible medium density multiple family residential and commercial development to the south of Sunset from the single family residential to the north of the proposed rezone site. 3. Adjacent zoning ' s are single family resi - dential (G-7200 ) to the north , medium density multiple family (R-3) to the east , single family residential to the west, and business and single family residential to the south of Sunset Blvd . 4. Special Permit is required (by Ordinance ) for apartments , and platting would be necessary if developed for duplex use . STAFF 5. Preservation of the natural landscaping RECOMMENDA- of the site would be highly desirable TION : in order to buffer development . This can best be achieved by the Special Permit process . STAFF RECOMMENDA- Recommend approval . Proposed use is com- TION: patible with the Comprehensive Plan and would provide for orderly development of the site. The R-2 Special Permit approach would provide a high degree of control and review by the Planning Commission . ROUTE SCHEDULE ,. • PLANNING DEPARTMENT • DATE ROUTED 4. C1 • 7 PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR; REZONE MAJOR PLAT SITE APPROVAL SHORT PLAT (� PECIAL PER �' � -]' / /kVe WAIVER SHORELINE MANAGEMENT' PERMIT OR EXEMPTION • • AND RETURN TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE, BEFORE Cj"' �. :. SIGNATURE OR 0 INITIAL DEPARTM•IENT APPROVAL DENIAL DATE cBUILDING.„..2 /O FFIC -�15®' GINEER y 1W- FIRE !� [7L / 6- 75 HEALTH REVIEWER t S COMMENTS- OR-APPROVAL CONDITIONS o • • 4 _o I II Y p R A A' T L- o ri OA✓i s /i 0 011/tN p ni . OF . .i THE CITY OF RENTON 2 "'" 70 S MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH.96055 ® AVERYGARRETT, MAYOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT -510 ®� - 235 - 255 4p • fO SEP- MEMORANDUM June 27 , 1975 TO : Files FROM: Jim Magstadt , Asst . Planning Director SUBJECT : C . H. G . INTERNATIONAL , INC. SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION On Friday , June 27 , 1975 , I contacted C. H. G . Interna- tional , Inc . to determine the status of the special permit requirements . I was informed that Mr. Johnson is in Alaska and that somebody would be contacting our office in regard to these requirements . _ JLM: wr cc : G. Ericksen v t THE CITY OF RENTON z S MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 0p Co AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR ® PLANNING DEPARTMENT 4 �� 235 - 2550 O,flAT f0 SEP1*-*$ MEMORANDUM June 23 , 1975 TO : Files • FROM : Bill Turner RE : C.H . G. International , Inc , I discussed the Restrictive Covenants attached to the C. H . G . International rezone request with Larry Warren the Assistant City Attorney. He noted that the words "by owner" should be added in paragraphs "e•" and "P" 2c; 5 of the landscape section . I agreed that these addi ' / tions would be added to the final draft of the re- strictive covenants . WCT: rh • • • n T E .P 0 � F C C 0 fl I `� 0 ' 1. N C P • net , ... June 17 _,J.9 75 `O •• Mike Smith, .Assistant Planner • FROM: Torn Touma, Design Engineer SUBJELf': C.H.G. International Rezone (Rhoda L. Weger) and W. Stewart Pope Rezone We have checked the legal descriptions contained within both above referenced Rezone Applications and find them.both to be satisfactory. • Please note there exists a one foot hiatus between the Pope property and • S. 37th Street within the Mance Addition to the north, known as tax lot 64, Sec. 30-23-5. • • • • `r By Elmer S aver AMH:sn • • gq74,4;tk, AIL,, A ? ,"r• pupN jy�py�p^yUgq',' f�=>4�. - JA-40 6,NIC DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS l�- ) WHEREAS, Rhoda L . Weger , is the owner of the . following real property in the City of Renton , County of King , State of Washington , described as follows : That portion of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 3 , Township 23 , North , Range 5 East , W. M. , described as follows : Beginning at the Southwest corner of said section ; thence 1 23 ' 12" West along the West line of said section and the center line of county road , 1312 . 49 feet to R bolt in the center of said road ; thence North 89 24 ' 22" East along the North line of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said section 372 . 37 feet to a Ripe , the true point of beginning ; thence South 1 10 ' 21 " East 1032 . 16 feet to a pine in the North line of the Renton Issaquah Highway ; thence northerly along said highway 612 feet , more or less , to a pipe ; thence North 1. 10 ' 21 " West 784. 12 feet to the North line of said Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter ; thence South 89 24 ' 22 " West along said North line 557. 19 feet to the true point of beginning ; situated in King County , Wash . EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the State of Washington by A. F. 7110060125 . WHEREAS, the owner of said described property desires to impose the following restrictive covenants running with the land as to use , present and future , of the above described real property. NOW, THEREFORE, the aforesaid owner does }hereby establish , grant and impose restrictions and covenants running with the land hereinabove described with respect to the use by the undersigned , their successors , heirs , and assigns as follows : L..ANDSC'ARE AREAS a ) Deta I fed lard l..ane n hs for the entire s i te , , . is 7IIn + .: { e tI ,!;, to ei. shall including �'. a _ i r"} 2 1 1! be subillii t ted to a1,nd apore Gild by the Penton Planning Department prior to further development on the site . b ) Existing vegetation shall be maintained as much as possible . Exi ,tined v: getation shall be removed only by approval of the Renton Planning Department prior to any clearing or development of the site . 4 - c ) A minimum thirty-five ( 35 ) foot landscape buffer shall be maintained in its natural state along the North property line . Additional landscape screening material shall be provided and approved . by the Planning Department to create a suitable natural barrier to the properties to the North . d ) A minimum twenty-five (25 ) foot landscape buffer shall be maintained in its natural state , along the northerly 550 feet of the West property line , and twenty (20 ) feet along the remaining portion of the West property line . Additional landscape screening material shall be provided and approved by the Planning Department to create a suitable natural barrier to the properties to the West . e ) A minimum fifteen ( 15 ) foot landscape buffer shall be provided along the East property line . f ) A minimum twenty-five ( 25 ) foot landscape buffer shall be provided along the South property line . SETBACKS a ) A minimum thirty-five ( 35 ) foot setback shall be maintained for all structures along the North property line . b ) A minimum twenty-five ( 25 ) foot setback shall be maintained for all structures along the Northerly 550 feet of the West property line and twenty ( 20 ) feet along the remaining portion of the West property line . c ) A minimum fifteen ( 15 ) foot setback shall he maintained for all structures along the Last property line . d ) A minimum twenL .. 1iive foot ( '`: ) setback shall be maintained for all s, tr'uc: t:ure a; lon :! the South property 1 ine , iif'. 11: klT I fill All buildings orstructure- 5hofIi mintain •.iaXii:iaii height limit of o n . ( ] ) story or .:,;t nty ( : 0 ) feet , whi hevPr less Total density on the site shall he no gYeat:er than thirteen ( 13 ) units per acre . DURATION These covenants shall run with the land and expire on 'December 31 , 2020. Any violation or breach of these restrictive covenants may be enforced by proper legal procedures in the Superior Court of King County by either the City of Renton or any property owners adjoining subject property who are adversely affected by said breach . STATE OF WASHINGTON ) County of King On this day of , 19 _.__..._....._......., before me personally appeared the person who executed the within and foregoing instrument , and acknowledged said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said person for the uses and purposes therein mentioned . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written. Notary Public in and for the State of Washington , residing at . .. 1 r� CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 0� co AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT 235 - 2550 qt(U SEPlE�Q+ June 13 , 1975 Tom Johnson , Vice President C . H . G . International 1906 One Washington Plaza Tacoma , Washington 98402 RE : Rezone #R-811-75 and Special Permit #SP-813-75 Dear Mr. Johnson : The Planning Commission at its June 11 , 1975 hearing approved your request for rezone with the restrictive covenants , deleting the fencing clause from those covenants . A revised copy is attached . Their recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for hearing on June 23 , 1975 . The Special Permit application was also approved at the June 11 , 1975 hearing subject to the followinc conditions : 1 ) Final staff approval of detailed landscape plan for entire development including retention of existing vegetation . 2 ) Setbacks and landscaped areas as stipulated in the restrictive covenants . 3) Final staff approval of location of buildings , paved areas , and recreation vehicle storage area . Some shifting of these site locations appear to be necessary. (Recreation vehicle storage area should be shifted to approxi - mately the middle of the eastern edge of the site . ) 4) Provision of a bond for landscaping in the amount of 150% of the installation and a three year maintenance period . 5) A minimum 42 inch fence or berm with land- scaping along the north property line and the northerly 550 feet of the west property line or provide a walkway to Union Avenue N . E. Tom Johnson , Vice President C . N . G . Internation June 13 , 1975 Page Two We will be glad to work with you on these sub- sequent phases of your project planning . If you have any further questions please contact tjos Department. Very truly your Michael L . Smith Assistant Planner Attachments MLS :mas THE CITY OF RENTON z 8 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 ch 9/3 �. AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT 235 - 2550 0 � 4TfD SEP���O MEMORANDUM June 13 , 1975 • TO: Gerard Shellan , City Attorney FROM: Michael Smith , Assistant Planner RE : C. H. G . INTERNATIONAL , INC. - REZONE Application No. R-811-75 Proposed Restrictive Covenants Approval of a rezone from G-7200 to R-2 was recom- mended by the Planning Commission on June 11 , 1975 , subject to the attached proposed restrictive cove- nants , with which the applicant is in agreement. The proposed Restrictive Covenants are attached herewith for your review as to legal form. Thank you . Attachment MLS: wr 1 THE CITY OF RENTON nimoIR 8 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 % 4 AVERYGARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT ��o 235 - 2550 o4)ATfOSEP1- June 10 , 1975 MEMORANDUM TO : Files FROM : Joan Lankford , Associate Planner • RE : Environmental Report - C . H .G . International, Inc . Upon review of the environmental assessment and addendum , the Department feels a negative Declaration of Impact is in order for the following reasons : 1 . Low rise single story structures will have a lesser impact than adjacent two-story residential homes, or h��k�r c�ens,t Imot:ri-Fa+Mkko. 2 . C.H . G . is requesting a lesser density than allowed by zoning ordinance, Aam com re,hshseje-. pI4n, 3. Additional setbacks will be provided to lessen impacts on adjacent properties , 4. Natural vegetation will be maintained in setback area plus additional plant material to be added to provide a dense evergreen buffer screen from • adjacent properties . 5. Retention of all possible natural trees and shrubbery on site. a . A tree survey was provided which identified all trees 6" in diameter, or larger. b. Buildings , circulation , and parking will be located to preserve as many trees as possible . c . This will be a fully landscaped project. A landscaping plan will be provided in those areas to be disturbed or not having existing vegetation - landscape plan subject to approval of Planning Department . June 10 , 1975 TO : FILES FROM : Joan Lankford , Associate Planner 6 . C . H . G . is willing to improve a walkway for pedestrian access to Union if easement were to be provided by the adjoining owners . 7 . C .H . G . is willing to sign a restrictive covenants pertaining to north and west sides of project . 8. Roadway and access is adequate to handle additional traffic load . 9 . Applicant agrees to improve all necessary utility requirement-cost to be paid by applicant. a . Storm water runoff to be contained on site at existing run-off rate. b . Enlarged sanitary system to be provided_ share of cost to be provided by applicant c. According to ordinance requirements , all utilities will be placed underground . 10. Proposed population density will be approximately 31 . 5 persons per acre . a. Residential density - average of 15 . 75 persons per acre. ' b . Adjacent Sunset East apartments are denser than 31 . 5 JL : Ir • INTEROFFICE CORRESPONDENCE Date June 9, 1975 • To: Mike Smith, Planning Department FROM: Tom Touma, Design Engineer SUBJECT: C.H.G. International Environmental Assessment . We have reviewed the Environmental Assessment for the proposed Village Green Apartments with respect to the drainage facilities for on-site detention of runoff and find that the controls for storm sewer discharge as defined in the E.I.S. will provide adequate system and "0" increase in runoff of storm sewer. MHT:sn • • \\,{ it INTEROFFICE CORRESPONDENCE June 4, 1975 Date TO: Mike Smith, Asst. Planner FROM: Robert Bergstrom, Utilities Engineering SUBJECT: C. H. G. International Environmental Assessment for Proposed Apartments on Sunset and Union Ave. N.E. The Utilities Division of the Public Works Department has an interest in the CHG Project. There are some problems with utilities that remain to be solved. Water Supply The City has a 12" C. I . water main along the north side of Sunset Blvd. N.E. This main, when inter-tied, will have sufficient capacity to supply this project. There is a City held latecomers fee on this water main. Sanitary Sewers There is an existing 8" concrete sanitary sewer along the south side of Sunset Blvd. N.E. This main, to the best of our knowledge, is overloaded. Engineering studies made by the firm of Moore, Wallace and Kennedy, in the winter of 1974-75, indicated that the system tributary to the Sunset Lift Station is inadequate. There is a considerable problem from infil- tration/inflow which overloads the existing 8" sanitary sewer trunk. C.H.G. International Developers should address themselves to this problem. An engineering study should be developed to determine the optimal method to convey sewage from the C. H.G. site to the Sunset Lift Station. There is a latecomers fee, held by the City for sewer service to this area. The cost amounts to lc per square foot of site served. Please contact our office for details. Our office phone is 235-2631 . /Rh • s-‘ , 1 11 4i�=. L_J LJ L INTERNATIONAL JUNE 4 , 1975. THE CITY OF RENTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT 200 MILL AVENUE SOUTH RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 ATTENTION: GORDON Y. ERICKSEN PLANNING DIRECTOR DEAR MR. ERICKSEN: ' SUBSEQUENT TO THE REQUESTS MADE AT THE MAY 28TH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING , AND THE MEETING WITH THE PLANNING STAFF EARLIER THAT AFTERNOON, PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED A BOUNDARY, • TOPOGRAPHIC , AND TREE SURVEY OF THE PROPOSED SITE AND A DETAILED RESPONSE TO YOUR LETTER OF MAY 28 , 1975 . WE ARE CURRENTLY REVISING THE PROPOSED SITE PLAN BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE SURVEY. THIS REVISED DRAWING WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOUR OFFICE FRIDAY MORNING. REGARDING THE ITEMS NOT PRESENTED IN THE DOCUMENT NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT , ' PLEASE SEE ADDENDUM ATTACHED. IF THERE ARE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS , PLEASE NOTIFY US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. • SINCERELY, • CHG INTERNATION L INC. THOMAS A. JOHNSON R VICE PRESIDENT `N� .rL fl ? / F'L ' ; L. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 0\ TAJ : DK EN C \. Df;ppiX - ONE WASHINGTON PLAZA • TACOMA, WASHINGTON 98402 • (206) 383-3484 OF rt( D A\ Lk JUNE 4 , 1 975 ADDENDUM #1 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 4,� DEPNR VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS RENTON, WASHINGTON RE : JOE MATHEWS' LETTER , MAY 7 , 1975 , TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, COPY ATTACHED. ITEM NO. 1 . " A 50 FOOT SETBACK ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES . " THE ZONING CODE PROVIDES THAT FAMILY DWELLINGS IN • R-1 ZONES WILL HAVE A MINIMUM REARYARD SETBACK OF 25 FEET AND SIDEYARD SETBACK OF 5 FEET. IT ALSO PROVIDES THAT APARTMENTS IN R-2 ZONES WILL HAVE REAR YARDS OF NOT LESS THAN 20 FEET AND SIDE YARDS OF NOT LESS THAN 10 FEET . THESE ARE ESTABLISHED AS ACCEPTABLE , REASONABLE MINIMUMS IN THE CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES . AFTER DISCUSSING THIS MATTER WITH THE PLANNING STAFF , INCLUDING THE LANDSCAPE PLANNER , WE FEEL THAT A REARYARD SETBACK ON THE NORTH OF 35 FEET AND A SIDE- YARD SETBACK ON THE WEST OF 20 FEET WOULD BE AN ACCEPTABLE PROVISION TO THE CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST . AS A FURTHER MITIGATING MEASURE WE WILL PLANT BROAD- LEAFED EVERGREENS WITHIN THESE SETBACKS TO PROVIDE A SIGHT SCREEN BETWEEN THE REAR YARDS . AS A RESULT OF THESE MEASURES THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES WILL BENEFIT WITH AN UNUSUAL DEGREE OF PRIVACY AND SECLUSION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS : 1 . GREATER THAN REQUIRED SETBACKS 2. LOW GROWING SCREEN VEGETATION 3 . FEWER ADJOINING NEIGHBORS THAN IF DEVELOPED AS SINGLE FAMILY LOTS . 4 . SINGLE STORY CONSTRUCTION VS . THE TWO STORY CONSTRUCTION TYPICAL OF THE EXISTING HOUSING . 5. NATURAL VEGETATION MAINTAINED IN SETBACK AREA VS . THE CLEARING OF REAR YARDS TO THE ADJOINING PROPERTY LINE WHICH HAS TAKEN PLACE. 2. " A FENCE ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES OF THE DEVELOPMENT . " FENCES ARE NOT DISCUSSED IN THE RENTON " S CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES. ASSUMING THAT THIS CODE EMBODIES PROVISIONS EVOLVING FROM MANY YEARS OF BUILDING DEVELOPMENT, IT WOULD SEEM THAT ISOLATING ONE RESIDENTIAL USE FROM ANOTHER IS NOT APPROPRIATE . IF THE CONCERN FOR FENCING IS BASED ON AN ASSUMED VISUAL IMPACT, THIS WILL BE MITIGATED THROUGH THE USE OF SCREEN PLANTINGS AND MAINTENANCE OF NATURAL VEGETATION. THE PROBLEM OF APARTMENT RESIDENT TRESPASS ON THE ADJOINING SINGLE FAMILY PRIVATE PROPERTY IS A POSSIBLE IMPACT. CERTAINLY A FENCE WOULD MITIGATE THIS POSSIBILITY IN THE HARSHEST POSSIBLE TERMS. HOWEVER , WE FEEL THIS WOULD BE AN OVERKILL TO A PROBLEM THAT MOST LIKELY WILL NOT EXIST : 1 . THE USE OF A LANDSCAPED GREEN BELT BETWEEN THE SINGLE FAMILY OWNERSHIPS AND THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL CLEARLY DEFINE THE LIMITS OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, AS WELL AS LIMITING ACCESS THROUGH AND USE OF THE BUFFERED AREA. 2 . IT WOULD BE UNREASONABLE TO ASSUME THAT THE RESIDENTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL HAVE LESS REGARD FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY THAN OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY . 3 . DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SURROUNDING HOUSING THERE WOULD BE LITTLE REASON FOR TRESPASSING . THERE ARE NO PARTICULAR ATTRACTIONS TO THE NORTH OR WEST SIDES; THE HOUSES ARE CLOSE TOGETHER AND DO NOT INVITE PEDESTRIAN TRAILS BETWEEN THEM ; AND THERE IS NOTHING TO MAKE ACCESS IN THESE AREAS MORE CONVENIENT THAN WHAT IS PROVIDED WITHIN THE PROJECT. THE ONLY POSSIBLE EXCEPTION IS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRAFFIC TO THE NORTH. FURTHERMORE , USE OF THE RECREATIONAL AREAS WITHIN THIS PROPOSAL 'WILL INTEREST THE APARTMENT RESIDENTS MORE THAN THE REAR YARDS OF SURROUNDING HOUSING . 3. "ACCESS TO A WAY TO SCHOOL FOR THE CHILDREN WHO WILL LIVE IN THE DEVELOPMENT WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THEM TO WALK THROUGH EXISTING YARDS. " A PEDESTRIAN TRAIL FROM THE APARTMENTS TO THE NORTHWEST WOULD CERTAINLY BE A GOOD FEATURE FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN , AND WE WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO IMPROVE A WALKWAY TO UNION STREET IF AN EASEMENT WERE PROVIDED BY THE ADJOINING OWNERS . HOWEVER , WE DO NOT CONTROL THE PROPERTY NEEDED FOR THIS IMPROVEMENT, AND IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL THAT A TRAIL BE PROVIDED FOR THE CHILDREN TO GET TO SCHOOL . SUNSET BOULEVARD IS FULLY IMPROVED WITH SIDEWALKS TO UNION STREET AND THEN A LITTLE NORTHWARD TOWARD THE SCHOOL. THIS IS PARTICULARLY GOOD FOR BICYCLES WHO MOST LIKELY WOULD NOT UTILIZE A PEDESTRIAN TRAIL IF IT WERE PROVIDED. • ADDITIONALLY, THIS PROJECT WILL ATTRACT FEWER SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN THAN EXPECTED OF A SINGLE FAMILY SUB- DIVISION DEVELOPMENT. As A RESULT THE OVERALL IMPACT FROM SCHOOL CHILDREN WILL ACTUALLY BE LESS THAN COULD HAVE BEEN ANTICIPATED BY THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY . 4. tOTHE RETENTION OF ALL POSSIBLE NATURAL TREES AND SHRUBBERY ON THE SITE. " As OUTLINED IN OUR LETTER TO MR. ERICKSEN ON MAY 23 , 1975 , WE INTEND TO DEVELOP THIS SITE VERY CAREFULLY TO RETAIN AS MUCH NATURAL VEGETATION AS POSSIBLE . BY THIS APPROACH A QUALITY DEVELOPMENT IS ASSURED , AND ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS ARE MINIMIZED . 5. " LANDSCAPING OF THOSE AREAS IN WHICH THE NATURAL SHRUBBERY MUST BE REMOVED. " THIS WILL BE A FULLY LANDSCAPED PROJECT. 6 . " MARKING OF ALL EVERGREENS THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO REMAIN PRIOR TO THE GRANTING OF ANY RE-ZONES OR SPECIAL PERMITS . " WE HAVE RECEIVED A CERTIFIED BOUNDARY , TOPOGRAPHIC , AND TREE SURVEY OF THE PROPOSED SITE. ALL TREES 6 " IN DIAMETER AND GREATER HAVE BEEN LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED. THE SITE PLAN HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO SAVE TREES WHERE POSSIBLE . THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE PLANNING STAFF , AND IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. ALL EVERGREENS TO REMAIN WILL , OF COURSE , BE MARKED PRIOR TO SELECTIVE CLEARING. MARKING TREES PRIOR TO RE-ZONES OR SPECIAL PERMITS WOULD BE COSTLY AND COUNTERPRODUCTIVE. THE VALIDITY OF AN OVERALL PLAN CANNOT BE EVALUATED ON A TREE BY TREE BASIS. THE TREE SURVEY AND SITE PLAN PROVIDE A CONCISE STATEMENT OF THE NET EFFECT OF THE PROPOSAL . THIS CAN BE UNDERSTOOD AND DISCUSSED AS AN OVERVIEW. -3- 7 . " SIGNING OF A COVENANT TO RUN WITH THE LAND OF A GREEN BELT TO BE PRESERVED ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES OF THE DEVELOPMENT , AS WAS DONE WITH THE JACKSON RE-ZONE IN THE SAME AREA WHICH WAS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION AT THE LAST MEETING IN APRIL . " A GREEN BELT COVENANT ON THE NORTH AND WEST SIDES WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE . 8 . " PUBLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INFORMATION BY THE DEVELOPER OR THE RENTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT , PRIOR TO THE GRANTING OF ANY RE-ZONE OR SPECIAL PERMITS . " AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WORKSHEET. TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WAS PROVIDED ON MARCH 26 , 1975 . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON MAY 23 , 1975. FURTHER CLARIFICATION, OF WHICH THIS IS A PART, WAS PROVIDED ON JUNE 5 , 1975 . ALL OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. 9 . " ANY SPECIAL PERMITS TO BE GRANTED RESTRICT THE HEIGHT OF ANY BUILDING TO BE BUILT ON THE PROPERTY TO ONE STORY . " OUR PROPOSAL IS FOR SINGLE STORY CONSTRUCTION. As LONG AS OTHER CONDITIONS DO NOT BECOME SO RESTRICTIVE AS TO FORCE TWO STORY BUILDINGS WE WILL CONSTRUCT SINGLE STORY APARTMENTS PER THE PROPOSAL. 10 . t9 CHANGING THE CONFIGURATION OF THE LAYOUT IF POSSIBLE , TO PLACE THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AREA NEARER TO THE EAST AND/OR SOUTH OF THE DEVELOPMENT . " CHANGING THE LOCATION OF THE RECREATION VEHICLE PARKING AREA IS POSSIBLE . HOWEVER , WE QUESTION THE WISDOM OF SUCH A REQUEST , AS THE DESIGN WAS CAREFULLY CONSIDERED: 1 . A SCREENED FENCED REC VEHICLE STORAGE AREA IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES THE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY ALONG THESE PROPERTY LINES. RELOCATING THE PARKING AREA REQUIRES ADDING TWO FOURPLEX BUILDINGS ALONG THE NORTH LINE . 2. THE LANDSCAPING AROUND AND WITHIN THE PARKING AREA WOULD BE AESTHETICALLY DESIREABLE TO SURROUNDING HOUSEHOLDS . 3 . THE LOCATION IS ISOLATED FROM PUBLIC VIEW THUS REDUCING THE TEMPTATION OF THEFT OR VANDALISM AND PROTECTING THE TENANTS INVESTMENT . 4 . THE ACTIVITY IN AND AROUND THE STORAGE AREA IS SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND WOULD HAVE LESS AFFECT ON THE ADJOINING HOMES. IF , AS MR. MATHEWS CONTENDS , THIS STORAGE AREA CREATES UNMANAGEABLE CRIME PROBLEMS , THEN WE WOULD REQUEST THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND EXCEPTION TO THIS REQUIREMENT. THEN WE COULD ALLOW THE PARKING OF THESE VEHICLES THROUGHOUT THE SITE OR REQUIRE THEY BE STORED AT MINI-WAREHOUSES , AND THEREBY ELIMINATE A BUILT-IN PROBLEM. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT TWO PARKING STALLS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EVERY UNIT . ADDENDUM 02 THE PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN WAS DELIVERED FOR INCLUSION WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ON MAY 28 , 1975 . REVISIONS ARE BEING MADE TO THE ORIGINAL PROPOSAL BASED ON THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE SURVEY. THIS WILL BE DELIVERED BY JUNE 6 , .1975. THE 11 . 5 ACRE PROJECT CONSISTS OF 148 SINGLE STORY APARTMENT UNITS , IN FOUR UNIT AND EIGHT UNIT STRUCTURES. A RECREATION BUILDING , TENNIS COURT, 296 PARKING STALLS , 15 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING STALLS , PRIVATE DRIVES , AND FULL LANDSCAPING SERVE THE APARTMENT RESIDENTS. THERE WILL BE 32 ONE BEDROOM UNITS , 80 TWO BEDROOM UNITS AND 36 THREE BEDROOM UNITS . THE PROPOSAL IS IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE RENTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS REVISED IN MARCH , 1972. OVERALL IMPACT OF 148 APARTMENTS IS EXPECTED TO BE SLIGHT, TRAFFIC WILL ACCESS DIRECTLY ONTO SUNSET BOULEVARD, NOT AFFECTING ANY RESIDENTIAL AREAS , AND THE PROJECT ITSELF WILL BE BUFFERED FROM SURROUNDING SINGLE FAMILY USES. ALL DEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR UTILITIES WILL BE BORN BY THE DEVELOPER. GENERALLY THE CONCERNS OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND MITIGATING MEASURES HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN RESPONSE TO MR . MATHEWS' LETTER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION . ADDENDUM 03 A LOCATION MAP OF THE EVERGREEN TREES IS INCLUDED HEREWITH. THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO PROPOSED BUILDINGS , STRUCTURES , AND PAVED AREAS WILL BE SHOWN ON THE REVISED DRAWING TO BE SUBMITTED JUNE 6TH. ADDENDUM #4 THE PROPOSED POPULATION DENSITY WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 363 PERSONS ON THIS 11 . 5 ACRE SITE , OR 31 . 5 PERSONS PER ACRE . THIS ANALYSIS IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING BREAKDOWN : -5- 32 ONE BEDROOM 'UNITS 0 1 . 75 PERSONS/UNIT = 56 PERSONS 80 TWO BEDROOM 'UNITS 0 2. 4 PERSONS/UNIT = 192 PERSONS 36 THREE BEDROOM UNITS 8 3 . 2 PERSONS/UNIT=115 PERSONS TOTAL 363 PERSONS OF THIS TOTAL ASSUMING CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED ONLY IN THE TWO AND THREE BEDROOM UNITS AND THERE ARE TWO ADULTS PER HOUSEHOLD 75 CHILDREN COULD BE EXPECTED, OR 6. 5 CHILDREN/ACRE . ( 307 PERSONS IN TWO AND THREE BEDROOMS LESS 232 ADULTS LEAVES 75 CHILDREN) THE GLENCOE ADDITION TO THE NORTH IS DEVELOPED AT APPROXIMATELY 4,5 UNITS/ACRE. ACCORDING TO THE 1970 U .S. CENSUS THE AVERAGE SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD IS -3.5 PERSONS. THIS EQUATES TO 15.75 PERSONS PER ACRE AND 6 .75 CHILDREN PER ACRE. THE SUNSET EAST APARTMENTS TO THE EAST ARE SOMEWHAT DENSER THAN 31 . 5 PERSONS/ACRE , AND THE REST OF THE SURROUNDING AREA IS SCATTERED DEVELOPMENT. AT TYPICAL POPULATION DENSITY IN AN R-4 ZONE WOULD BE 60-70 PERSONS/ACRE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT ALTHOUGH THE POPULATION DENSITY IS HIGHER THAN THE SURROUNDING SINGLE FAMILY , FEWER UNITS HAVE BEEN LOCATED NEXT TO THE HOUSING AREAS THAN WOULD OCCUR IF THIS SITE WAS DEVELOPED AS SINGLE FAMILY . ADDENDUM #5 INDEX TO PHOTOS: PHOTO NUMBER 1-12 STREET SIDE OF GLENCOE HOUSES ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SUBJECT SITE. THESE HOUSES ARE PREDOMINATELY TWO STORY STRUCTURES WHICH RANGE IN ASSESSED VALUE FROM S25 , 000 . 00 TO $28 ,900 . 00. THE FRONT YARDS ARE TRADITIONALLY LANDSCAPED AND TYPICALLY WELL MAINTAINED. 13-22 REAR YARDS OF GLENCOE HOUSES ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE. THESE YARDS HAVE NOT BEEN EXPOSED TO PUBLIC VIEW AND THEREFORE HAVE NOT WARRANTED QUITE AS MUCH CARE AND ATTENTION. A LANDSCAPED VISUAL SCREEN WILL PROTECT THE HOMEOWNERS AND THE APARTMENT RESIDENTS FROM THIS EXPOSURE. 23-25 STREET SIDE OF HOUSES ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SUBJECT SITE . THESE HOUSES ARE SINGLE STORY STRUCTURES WHICH RANGE IN ASSESSED VALUE FROM $20 , 800 . 00 TO $28 , 800 . 00 THEY ARE OLDER HOMES WITH WELL MAIN- TAINED MATURE LANDSCAPING. -6- 26-28 REAR YARDS OF HOUSES ON WEST SIDE . THESE YARDS ARE VERY NICELY MAINTAINED AND APPEAR TO BE UTILIZED BY THE HOME OWNERS . AGAIN A LANDSCAPE SCREENING WILL BENEFIT BOTH RESIDENTIAL USES . 29-34 VIEWS OF ADJOINING APARTMENTS TO THE SOUTHEAST. THESE TWO STORY UNITS WERE BUILT SOMEWHAT BELOW GRADE AND DO NOT FACE THE PROPOSED SITE . THERE SHOULD BE NO INCOMPATIBILITY BETWEEN THE TWO PROJECTS . 35 VIEW OF SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PROJECT SITE LOOKING WEST DOWN SUNSET BOULEVARD. SHOWS SIDEWALK WHICH CAN BE UTILIZED BY SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PEDESTRIANS TO SHOPPING AND PARK ONE MILE WEST. 36 HOUSE STRUCTURE ON SITE TO BE RENOVATED FOR USE AS A RECREATION BUILDING AND LOUNGE. 37 VIEW OF SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PROJECT SITE LOOKING EAST DOWN SUNSET BOULEVARD. SHOWS ADJOINING APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SIDEWALK WHICH EXTENDS TO COMMUNITY SHOPPING 1/4 MILE EAST. 38-40 DEVELOPMENT ACROSS SUNSET BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTH. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS SHOW WOODCUTTING WHICH HAS TAKEN PLACE ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE IN THE AREA TO BE SET ASIDE AS A TREED BUFFER . THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF TRESPASS AND DISREGARD , ON THE PART OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMEOWNERS , FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY WHICH WE ARE HOPEFUL WOULD CEASE UPON DEVELOPMENT OF SITE. ALSQ INCLUDED ARE PHOTO OF AN APARTMENT PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN STEILACOOM , WASHINGTON. THIS IS THE TYPE OF UNIT 'PROPOSED FOR THIS SITE AND INDICATES OUR DESIRE AND ABILITY TO MAINTAIN TREES AROUND THE UNITS . -7- ♦/ <;„ _;; 11,.1 :'ti1N4 , l)f;1`.\1:1•\II•:N'1' • IU ' 1'O\, WASHIN iTON • -i .s, . 4A'1V4INGIC)N 91055 • X KAXEKANCIX M r 235-2550 • • June 3 , 1975 Mr . Tom Johnson C . H . G . International , Inc . 1906 One Washington Plaza Tacoma , WA . 98402 Dear Mr . Johnson : The Planning Commission at its May 28 , 1975 , public hearing continued your request for two weeks to the June 11 , 1975 , meeting to allow for further study and review , particularly with regard to the revisions to the Environmental Impact Assessment. We hope that all the requested information is available as soon as possible to allow for review by various City departments , concerned citizens and Commissioners , thus expediting a final Commission decision on your proposal . If we can be of any assistance , please contact this Department . Very truly 'Michael L . Smith Assistant Planner MLS : wr /-e-e=e- 01-7 1 AA THE CITY OF RENTON 2 8 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 p AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT 4' 235 - 2550 O,QATED SEP1GO# MEMORANDUM • May 28, 1975 TO : Warren Gonnason Public Works Director FROM: Michael Smith Assistant Planner RE : C.H . G. International Environmental Assessment Attached for your review is an Environmental Assessment for a proposed apartment complex in Ren- ton . Please return the document with your written comments to this Department. Thank You . Attachment MLS : rh l' . J ' THE CITY OF RENTON z o MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 pA co' AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT O,Q4T�D SEP�Etg�� 235 - 2550 May 28 , 1975 Mr. Tom Johnson CHG International , Incorporated 1906 One Washington Plaza Tacoma , Washington 98402 RE : ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ; REZONE #R-811-75 and SPECIAL PERMIT .#SP-813-75 Dear Mr . Johnson : We have received and reviewed the Environmental Assess- ment you have prepared for the proposed Village Green Apart- ment complex in Renton . There are several items that were not presented in the document that we feel should be included to complete the environmental assessment and subsequent determination of environmental significance . These items include ; 1 . Inclusion of the letter submitted by i1r . Joe Matthews , representative of the surrounding neighborhood , and detailed discussion of the items expressed in the letter in terms of their impacts and possible amend- ments or mitigating measures in the site development plans . 2 . Details of the proposed site development plans should be included with a discussion of the possible impacts and mitigating measures to be included in the plans . 3 . A location map of the evergreen trees on the site and their relation to proposed buildings , structures , and paved areas . 4 . An analysis of the proposed density and its comparison with those of adjacent properties . 1 Mr. Tom Johnson CHG International , Inc. May 28 , 1975 Page Two 5. An explanation of the photos included and their relationship and implications to the proposed development. The document is presently being reviewed by other departments . We would like to meet with you as soon as possible to review these items . Please inform us as to the earliest possible date and time for such a meeting . If you have any further questions , please contact this Department for assistance. Very truly yours , Gordon Y . Ericksen Planning Director Michael L . Smith Assistant Planner MLS :ms R :�. THE CITY OF RENTON 3 p MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH.98055 o 21 AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT 15A) Q 235 - 2550 OAT f0 SEPA1. 0� MEMORANDUM May 28 , 1975 TO : Files FROM : Michael L . Smith , Assistant Planner , RE : MEETING WITH CHG INTERNATIONAL , INC . REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Joan Lankford , Bill Turner and Michael Smith of the Planning Department staff met today with Tom Johnson and John Deininger of CHG International , Inc. to discuss needed additions to their Environmental Assessment. We discussed the items listed in Mr . Matthews' letter and other items expressed in the letter to CHG International , Inc. from this Department dated May 28 , 1975 . We indicated we could not recommend approval of the Planning Commission items until the assessment was satisfactorily completed and a determination of environmental significance made. MLS :ms ` l NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION RENTON , WASHINGTON • A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION AT ITS REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS , CITY HALL , RENTON , WASHINGTON , ON MAY 28 , 1975 _, AT 8 : 00 P . M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS : 1 . REZONE FROM G-7200 TOUR-2 , file No . R-811-75 ; property located on Sunset Highway P . S . H . 2 between Union Ave . and 138th . 2 . REZONE FROM GS- 1. TO SR-1 , file No . R-819-75 ; property located at 1706 Talbot Road between 17th P1 . So . and 16th P1 . So . 3 . REZONE FROM G-9600 TO P- 1 , file No . R-816-•75 ; property located at 3713 Talbot Rd. S . * ' 4 . SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT APARTMENTS IN AN R-2 ZONE , file No . SP-813-75 ; property located on Sunset Highway between Union Ave . and 138th . 5. SPECIAL PERMIT TO FILL AND GRADE IN M-P/G ZONE , file No . SP-822-75 ; property located south of existing Mobil and Olympic Petroleum Distribution facility north of S . W. 43rd and westerly of E . Valley Road. 6 . TEMPORARY PERMIT TO ALLOW GROUP HOME FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN AN S- 1 ZONE, file No . TP-817-75 ; property located at 1417 S . 27th St . 7 . WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN GS- 1 ZONE ; file No . W-818-75 ; property located at 1706 Talbot Rd . S . between 17th P1 . S . and 16th P1 . S . ALL PERSONS INTERESTED OR OBJECTING TO SAID PETITIONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON May 28 , 1975 AT 8 : 00 P . M . TO VOICE THEIR PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO SAME . LARRY GIBSON , SECRETARY PUBLISHED May 18 , 1975 ' RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATION I , William C. Turner , HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW. ATTEST : Subscribed and sworn to before me , a Notary Public , SIGNED _V/142 2 /,...._, on the 15thday of May 19 75 . i " -- >,22.-.ZL-- _-72 >_; . M e OF I2", THE CITY OF RENTON z o MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 O AVERY.GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT <4, 235 - 2550 OAT fD SEP1E" MEMORANDUM May 23 , 1975 TO : Files FROM: Michael L . Smith , Assistant Planner RE : Planning Commission Environmental Development Committee Meeting May 7 , 1975 ; Meeting Notes PRESENT: Anthone Mola , Chairman Arthur Scholes Elisebeth Rivily Larry Gibson STAFF: Gordon Ericksen , Planning Director Michael Smith , Assistant Planner • DISCUSSION : I . C .H . G. INTERNATIONAL PROPOSAL FOR REZONE TO R-2 , AN.D SPECIAL PERMIT FOR APARTMENTS IN THAT R-2 ZONE . -- Mtchael Smith reviewed the R-2 section of the zoning code in detail and gave an informational summary of the proposed ' project. -- Michael Smith read communications from Plan- ning Department to applicant regarding envir- onmental assessment requirements and various concerns related to the proposal . -- A letter from C. H . G . was also read regarding some of the environmental assessment require- ments . -- A letter from Mr . Joe Mathews , representing the citizens fo the area was read and the items reviewed and discussed in detail . These include ; Memo to Files Environmental Development Committee May 23, 1975 Page Two The establishment of certain restrictive covenants for the site , height. limits , setbacks , landscaping buffer areas , the preservation of natural vegetation on the site , alternatives to the recreational vehicle storage area , access for school children , future parks for the area , fen- cing , utilities . -- The representative of the applicant was asked to address these concerns in the environmental assessment and revised site plans . He indi - cated he would do this . -- The committee felt that most of the citizens concerns were valid and should be studied further when the assessment is completed . They said that a status report would be pre- sented at the May public hearing but it was unlikely that the assessment could be pre- pared in time for sufficient review to make a decision at that time . MLS : rh 012 Ji. THE CITY OF RENTON 11.1.R! o MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 O 54) AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT �.o 235 - 2550 0,941- CD SEP1-��� MEMORANDUM May 23 , 1975 TO : Files FROM: Michael L. Smith , Assistant Planner RE : C. H . G . International , Status of Environmental Impact Assessment I talked today with Tom Johnson , Vice President of C. N. G . International regarding the status of the Environmental Impact Assessment . He said that it was almost completed and that he hoped to submit it to us soon . I indicated that this would make review time rather short . He said that he had not yet surveyed and tagged the trees . I said that this would be an important part of the assessment . I told him we would be contacting as soon as we have reviewed the assessment . MLS : wr cc : G . Ericksen . ._ .,0A. q . c_6) .) Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING ss. being first duly sworn on is oath, deposes and says that c is the - of THE RENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE, a tri-weekly newspaper. That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, printed and published in the English language continually as a tri- weekly newspaper in Renton, King County, Washington, and it is now . and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the ° NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton • ._RENTON PLANNING COMMIS- Record-Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of SIGN the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to-wit, King RENTON,WASHINGTON County, A public hearing will be held by the Renton Planning Commission at Washington.That the annexed is a : 1` '�z` '`c " -``-i i.r' its regular meeting in the council chambers, city hall, Renton, 'Washington, on May 28, 1975, at • 8:00 P.M. to consider the following petitions: 1. REZONE FROM G-7200 TO R- 2, file No. R-811-75; property as it was published in regular issues (and • . • located on Sunset Highway not in supplement form of said newspaper)once each issue for a period • P.S.H.2 between Union Ave . and 138th. • 2.REZONE FROM GS-1 TO SR- of consecutive issues, commencing on the 1, file No. R-819-75; property located at 1706 Talbot Road be- ,_ a tween 17th PI.So.and 16th PI. • day of , 19 7 , and ending the So. 3. REZONE FROM G-9600 TO P- 1, file No. R-816-75; property day of , 19 both dates located at 3713 Talbot Rd.S. inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its 4.SPECIAL PERMIT TO CON- subscribers during all of said period.That the full amount of the fee STRUCTAPARTMENTS INAN R-2 ZONE,file No.SP-813.75; property located on Sunset charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of$'" ° ' - , which . Highway between Union Ave. has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words and 138th. for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each 5.SPECIAL PERMIT TO FILL • AND GRADE IN M-PIG ZONE, subsequent insertion. '� file No. SP-822-75; property located south of existing Mobil / , and OI m is r tk44.t.?:eh ..C1,40,.:.ei �. �' Y P Petroleum Dis- tribution facility north of S.W. /r:'��_:• 1;_ .-'� 43rd and westerly of E. Valley Road. 6.TEMPORARY PERMIT TO ALLOW GROUP HOME FOR 1. • HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of AN s-1 ZONE,file No.TP-817- n 75;property located at 1417 S. i . ,-. 27th St. ,19 7.WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IM- PROVEMENTS IN GS-1 ZONE: ?'y„, C.� L•....„. f y file No. W-818-75; property located at 1706 Talbot Rd. S. Notary P li in and for the State of Washington, between 17th Pl.S.and 16th Pl. r siding at Renton,King County. S. y All persons interested or object- . ing to said petitions are invited to be —Passed by the Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective present at the planning commission June 9th,1955. meeting on May 28, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. to voice their protests or ob- -Western .`nion Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, jections to same. adopted by the newspapers of the State. Larry Gibson,Secretary Renton Planning Commission „' Published in the Renton Record- . Chronicle May 18, 1975.R3249 :.:ay 7, 1975 lannin7 Commission City of _:O:?tOn T.entcri, 1:ashington 9E055 Lady and en, , rie it the last planning commission meeting, it was requested that those of us who objected to the re-zoning and granting of a. conditional pert .to build mutiple family dwell i rigs in our neighborhood, put our requests in writing. The following requests are those .'rhich've feel are reasonable: 1 ) _ 50 foot setback on the north and vest sides. • 2) :_ fence on the north and west sides of the development. ='. 3) _'xcess to away tc school for the children who will live in the developemen_t which :ill el iT,,I Hate the need for them to walk through existing yards. 4) The retention of all possible natural trees and shrubbery on the site. 5) Landscaping of those areas in which the natural shrubbery must be removed. 6) : arki_n.g of all Evergreens that are scheduled to remain prior to the granting of any re-zones or special permits. 7) Signing of a covenant to run with the land of a green belt to be pre- served on the north and vest sides of the development, as vas done with the Jackson re-zone In the "same area which was granted by the Commission at the last meeti_rg in April. G) _ubl i cavoi of environmental impact information by the developer or the ;tenon 'inning tee::r;.,nent, prior to the granting of any re-zone or special permits. " - 9) .:ny special pe r i is to be granted restrict the height of any building to be built on the property to one story. z (...J. 10) Chan-in.7 the configuration of the lay-out, if possible, to place the 2ec72eational Vehicle Parking area nearer to the east and/or south of the de selor_men„ Than : you a. a_!n for considering the :'dishes of the people :Fno live in the area. Ue sincerely hope and believe that our requests are not unreasonable and 3':e trust', that you Jill agree .I thyus. - SincerelyMdhw '�- 4 Joe i'_athe:-rs � S 910 ,L E. 17 1.- (77 a -77, ).-,5 e✓ar -74'ar� ' — 'V or'7 5.> iy, '/ ,l(' 'l • N .. - Witt) 7/ 4, 9' .-u, Ply'el,,,eci/Q - If --v r A ,?._./yZ all IS Vv. ; WI /r ( / ,6_..7/5 g/77 .2� �� 9 i , /75 ./, 'T 9fr.. . 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RENTON, WASH. 98055 po (o AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT 235 - 2550 OFO SEPli-ko • April 28, 1975 • C. H.G. International, Inc. 1906 One Washington Plaza Tacoma , Washington 98402 RE: Rezone and Special Permit Applications for the Development of an Apartment Complex in Sunset Highway N. - Files No. R-811-75 and SP-813-75 • Gentlemen: Your application to rezone an 11. 63 acre parcel on Sunset Highway N. from G-7200 to R-2 has been continued by the Renton Planning Commission until the May 28th public hear- ing. Your request has been referred to the Environmental Development Committee, and a meeting for the purpose of more completely reviewing your applications has been set for Wednesday, May 7th, at 7: 30 p.m. in the third floor conference room. Further action on your applications for Rezone and Special Permit will be contingent upon the environmental assess- ment. In this regard some major areas of concern that must be addressed are as follows: 1. The tagging of mature evergreens to remain on the site after clearing for roads, parking spaces and buildings and the locating of these trees on the landscape plan. 2. Site drainage and runoff. 3. The visual impact upon the surrounding pro- perties specifically in reference to screen- ing, landscape materials to he added to the site and setbacks. C.H.G. International, Inc. April 28, 1975 Page Two 4. The impact upon the local schools and pedes- trian access to local schools. 5. The traffic impact upon Sunset Highway N. 6 . The impact of the proposed project on ex- isting utilities in the area. We would like to resolve these questions with you in order that your rezone application and your special permit appli- cation might be more fully considered by the Planning Com- mission. If you have any immediate questions , please feel free to contact Mike Smith, Bill Turner, or Joan Lankford of the Renton Planning Department at 235-2550 . Very truly yours, Gordon Y. Ericksen Planning Director William C. Turne Planning Technician WCT:rh I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HE_.ARN6 RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION RENTON , WASHINGTON A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION AT ITS REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS , CITY HAI.I. , RENTON , WASHINGTON , ON APRIL 23 _, 19 75_, AT 8 : 00 P . M . 10 IONSI !)[ It ! HI. IOL.LOWIN;, PETITIONS : 1 . REZONE FROM G-7200 TO R-2 , file No . R-805-75 ; property located on Union Ave . N . E . between N. E . 15th St . and Glencoe Subdivision . 2 . REZONE FROM G-9600 TO L- 1 , file No . R-809-75 ; property located on East Valley Highway adjacent to SR- 167 and approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile north of S . W. 43rd St . 3. REZONE FROM G TO M-P , file No . R-810-75 ; property located on E. Valley Highway between SW 21st St . and SW 23rd St . 4 . REZONE FROM G-7200 TO R-2 , file No . R-811-75 ; property located on Sunset Highway P . S . H . 2 between Union Ave . and 138th . 5 . SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AND MEDICAL CLINIC FACILITY IN R-4 ZONE , file No . SP-812-75 ; property located on Puget Drive between Puget Drive and Benson Road So . 6 . SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT APARTMENTS IN AN R-2 ZONE , file No . SP-813-75 ; property located on Sunset Highway between Union Ave . and 138th . 7 . WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN G-6000 ZONE ; file No . W-814-75 ; property located between N . E . 24th St. and N. E. 26th St. west of 14th Ave . N . E . 8. WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN G-7200 ZONE ; file No . W-815-75 ; property located between N . E . 16th St . and N . E . 12th St. and Jones Ave . to the west . ALL PERSONS INTERESTED OR OBJECTING TO SAID PETITIONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON APRIL 23 , 1975 AT 8 : 00 P . M. TO VOICE THEIR PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO SAME ,, LARRY GIBSON , SECRETARY PUBLISHED APRIL 13 , 1975 RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATION I , William T. Turner , HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW. ATTEST : Subscribed and sworn to before me , a Notary Public , SIGNED i G ,._1 �` a E- on the 10thdaY of April 19 75. ✓ - �C 2 s?—r`—e- c-. `72�` (Y ,• ! �� 7 Renton Planning Commission Meeting April 23 , 1975 Page Five Discussion followed , with Commissioner Scholes inquiring as to the effects of the Shell ruling in this case . The Planning Director advised that the standards to be estab- lished affect Section 417.4E only of the Zoning Ordinance and would not affect this property . Mr. Scholes also asked about a possible dedicated greenbelt area on the easterly boundary and was advised by Mr. Ericksen that there is a 20 foot setback requirement along the Valley Freeway, as it is a primary state highway . Mr. Erick- sen also noted Soil Conservation Service requirements for preservation of two percent of natural area for wildlife habitat and interior landscaping of five per- cent per the Parking and Loading Ordinance . He stated that the staff recommended L- 1 zoning based on existing conditions , noting that the surrounding area is L-1 . Noting that the request appeared logical , IT WAS ACTION: MOVED BY TEEGARDEN, SECONDED BY WIK, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE DR. H. M. ALLEN- BACH REQUEST FOR REZONE FROM G-9600 TO L-I , AS IT AGREES WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REZONE: B, JOE AGOSTINO; Appl . No . R-810-75 ; rezone from G to M-P ; property located on E . Valley Highway between S . W. 21st St. and S . W. 23rd St. The application was introduced by Secretary Gibson , and the Chairman requested a staff presentation . Mr. Ericksen pointed out the two acre site located directly on the East Valley Highway on the vicinity map and noted access to the site and surrounding zoning in the area . Present use of the property is undeveloped ; proposed use is for a contractor' s storage office . Mr. Ericksen stated that Planning Commission review of site plans would be required by the M-P Ordinance , as well as pro- visions specified in the Parking and Loading Ordinance . The Chairman opened the request to the Commission for comment and discussion , In response to Commissioner Rivily ' s query if fill would be required for the site , the Planning Director advised that it would , inasmuch as it is a low marshy parcel , below the level of the East Valley Highway. Chairman Ross invited comment from the applicant . Andy Fiddes , 4913 Evanston , Seattle , representing the applicant , stated that it was their intention to develop the property for the use of a contractor ' s equipment storage structure plus warehouse , shop and eventually to move their offices from Bellevue to the Renton area . He stated that they will seek a Special Permit to fill in the near future and that they plan on 20 foot setbacks to give better contour to the land after filling . He said it is their intention to provide an opaque fence to screen their operations and that they would abide with Code requirements . Renton Planning Commission Meeting April 23, 1975 Page Six In response to a question from Commissioner Scholes with regard to the kinds of equipment planned for outside stor- age , 'Mr. Fiddes stated that it would be a pipe yard for sewer pipe , manhole covers , and. several pieces of heavy equipment. Also replying to Scholes , Mr. Fiddes indicated that an eight foot fence is planned , which should be ade- quate screening from the East Valley Road bu.tpossibly not from SR-167. It was noted that future review would be appropriate at the time of site development. The Chairman invited further questions from the Commission or audience. Noting none , IT WAS MOVED BY TEEGARDEN , SEC- ONDED BY MOLA, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ACTION: MOVED BY MOLA, SECONDED BY GIBSON, THAT THE PLANNING COM- MISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE JOE AGOSTINO REZONE • FROM G TO M-P, AS THE REQUEST IS IN AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Ross informed Mr. Fiddes that the Planning staff would advise him, when the request would appear on the City Council agenda. REZONE - SPECIAL PERMIT: C. C. H. G . INTERNATIONAL , INC . ; Appl . No . R-811-75 ; rezone ' from G-7200 to R-2 ; property located on Sunset Highway P . S. H . 2 between Union and 138th . The application was introduced by Secretary Gibson , and a staff presentation was requested by the Chairman . Mr. Ericksen noted that the 11 . 5 acre site is adjacent to the Robert Jackson site on the north side of Sunset Highway near Glencoe Subdivision . He pointed out that the appli- cant was making two requests , one for rezone of the property from G-7200 to R-2 , and a request for approval of a special permit to construct a 148 unit apartment complex. He described Comprehensive Plan designations , which include medium density multiple family residential on the north and commercial on the south of the site , as well as other devel - opment in the vicinity. Adjoining zoning was cited . He noted there is a residence on the property and described existing natural conditions of the land. He briefly des- cribed proposed development plans , including structural design plans , recreational and parking areas , access and circulation . Slides of the area were viewed. Natural characteristics , including a large stand of Douglas firs were noted. The Planning Director stated that it is the developer ' s intent to retain as much of the wooded area as possible. He advised that an environmental impact assessment has been requested; and , therefore ,. it was recommended by the staff that the Special Permit application be continued for thirty days to allow for its submittal and review. . Discussion followed among the Commissioners with the Chair- man noting that rezoning of the property would not commit the developer to the proposed plan . Commissioner Teegarden Renton Planning Commission Meeting April 23 , 1975 Page Eight Discussion ensued with regard to the possibility of consider- ing both applications simultaneously , preservation of the evergreen trees on the site , appropriateness of restrictive covenants attached to the rezone application , location of buffering zones , and possible revisions to the proposed con- struction plan with consideration for the neighboring home owners ' recommendations . Noting the need for further study , IT WAS • ACTION: MOVED BY SCHOLES, SECONDED BY MOLA, THAT THE C.H.G . INTER- NATIONAL, INC. REQUEST FOR REZONE FROM G-7200 TO R-2 BE CONTINUED AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND REPORT BACK AT THE MAY 28, 1975, PUBLIC HEARING . Mr. Dininger spoke in opposition to continuation of the rezone request and indicated preference for restrictions on the special permit. There was further discussion with reference to the require- ment for an environmental impact assessment, its relation- ship to the rezone and special permit applications , and the time-frame for its review. On the question , MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Mola , Chairman of the Environmental Develop- ment Committee , called for a meeting to be held May 7 , at 7 : 30 p. m. It was decided that the C. H. G . International , Inc. special permit should also be reviewed at the May 7th Committee ' meeting . The Chairman declared a recess at 10: 25 p . m. The meeting was reconvened at 10: 37 p . m. with all members noted above as being in attendance . SPECIAL PERMIT: D. INVEST WEST CORPORATION ; Appl . No . SP-812-75 ; special permit to construct a professional office and medical clinc facility in R-4 zoning ; property located on Puget Drive between Puget Drive and Benson Road So . The application for special permit was introduced by Secre- tary Gibson at the request of the Chairman . A presentation was requested from the staff. The Planning Director noted the location of . 7 acre R-4 zoned site on Puget Drive in the vicinity of Benson Road northerly of the Maxwell Clinic. Mr. Ericksen described the general configuration of the property and discussed proposals for access off Puget Drive and Benson Road. He stated that the proposal has been reviewed by the Traffic Engineer, who indicated that the revised access plans did not appear to present a problem. Mr. Ericksen stated that the staff feels the plan is inadequate with respect to landscaping , particularly on the southeast and north prop- erty lines . Sketches of elevations on the proposed struc- tures were displayed and discussed . 4 Renton Planning Commission Meeting April 23 , 1975 Page Seven stated that he was impressed by the exceptional stand of trees on the property and suggested that develop- ment as a park would be more appropriate . It was indi - cated by Mr. Ericksen and Mr. Smith that the subject had been previously considered by the Parks Director , but the Commission ' s position would be presented to the Parks Department . The Chairman invited comment from the applicant . John Dininger , 4725 W. Mercer Way, Mercer Island , representing the applicant , noted that the Planning staff had presented their proposal adequately and invited questions from the Commission . In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Wik relative to the extent of filling and grading necessary for development , Mr. Dininger stated that grading would be held to a minimum and that the low profile design would tend to alleviate any major excavation . Dis- cussion followed with regard to the requirement for Planning Commission review of development in an R-2 zone , the matter of preservation of the trees , and the possibility of restrictive covenants . Mr. Dininger noted that their proposal meets the requirements of R-2 zoning and includes buffers to protect neighboring single family residences . He stated that they consider it a logical use as a transition from single family to commercial zoning and , that the need for construction of apartments was indi - cated in Renton by the low vacancy rate . The Chairman invited comment from the audience . Joe Matthews , 4125 N . E . 17th St . , Renton , noted he was speaking for the adjacent neighbors and that they had reviewed the plans earlier. He stated that while none of them were very happy to see high density struc- tures in their back yards , they recognized the prop- erty owner ' s right to develop his site and that they could not expect retention of those big trees at some- one else ' s expense . He stated that they did not object to R-2 zoning as proposed with a special per- mit to construct. Mr. Matthews indicated that they would prefer to see some restrictive covenants included with the rezone application . He stated it is their feeling that a 35 foot greenbelt area would not be unreasonable and a fifty foot setback to include the thirty-five feet of greenbelt. He stated it is their belief that the matter of access to school had not been addressed . They also recommend that upon completion , a cyclone fence as high as permissible between the two zones would be desirable . Speaking for the neighborhood , Mr. Matthews requested that any action be postponed until the environmental assessment that has been requested is available for their review. ' He noted that it is their desire that the rezone and special permit requests be considered as a package in order to assure them of what can be expected,. The Chairman called for additional comments from the audience , but none were offered . Chairman Ross then opened the subject to discussion by the Commission . Renton Planning Commission Meeting April 9 , 1975 Page Four WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS : E. L. JAMES KEFFER; Appl . No. W-814-75 ; waiver of off-site ' improvements for. " KEFFER' S FOUR SITES" short subdivision ; property located between N. E. 24th St. and N. E . 26th St. west of 14th Ave . N. E; The two acre site located in the lower Kennydale area was noted by the Planning Director. The property will be divi - ded into four building sites for single family residential use . Plans are to provide a half-street which will be a public right-of-way . A waiver with reference to curbs , gutters,, and sidewalks is being requested. Discussion followed with particular reference to public access and the steep topographical characteristics of the site and adjoining area . It was requested by Commissioner - Teegarden that the proposal be reviewed by the Fire Depart- ment . WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS: F. LYLE' L., PICKLE ; Appl . No. W-815-75 ; waiver of off-site improvements for Lyle L. Pickle short subdivision ; property located between N. E. 16th St. and N . E. 12th St . , and Jones Ave . to the west . The two and a half acre site in the Kennydale area overlook- ing the Boeing Renton complex was noted by the Planning Director. It is planned that the site will be divided into four irregularly shaped lots . Topographical conditions of ', the property were described . A waiver of off-site improve= ments has been requested due to a lack of those improve- ments in the neighborhood . Discussion followed with regard to access from Jones Ave . and N. E. 12th St. It was noted that a short plat application has also been submitted in connection with the request . 4• ADMINISTRATIVE : A. COMMITTEE REPORTS - 1 . COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Commissioner Humble , Community Development Committee Chairman , advised that_ the Committee had met on April 7 with reference to the Comprehensive Plan in the Green River Valley and proposed revisions to R-1 zoning re- quirements . - ' Co-chairman Teegarden reported that the staff is think- ing in terms of obtaining a draft revision of the entire Zoning Ordinance prior to submitting it for review by the Commission as a whole. The Committee will continue to work with them on each section as it is reviewed. The single family sections have been reviewed, and indus- trial zones will be studied next . He announced that the next Committee meeting will be held 'at' 7 : 30 p . m. , April 30th , with regard to. the Comprehensive Plan in the Green River Valley . 2 . ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Co-chairman Scholes advised that the Committee will meet on April 17 to discuss the Jackson rezone and hope to report back on April 23rd . v� n. La. Renton Planning Commission Meeting April 9 , 1975 Page Three - REZONE - SPECIAL PERMIT: C, C. H. G. INTERNATIONAL , INC. ; App1 .. No . R-811-75 ; rezone from G-7200 to R-2 ; property located on Sunset Highway P . S . H. 2 between Union and 138th C. H. G. INTERNATIONAL , INC. ; App.! . No . SP-813-75 ; special permit for the construction of apartments in an R-2 zone ; property located on Sunset Highway between Union and 138th St. The Planning Director pointed out the approximate 12 acre site presently zoned single family residential on the vicinity map and noted that the applicant requests R-2 zoning with the intention of construction of single story multiple family residential dwellings . The Com- prehensive Plan designates the area as commercial and medium density residential use. Surrounding development in the vicinity was described. Mr. Ericksen noted that the 560 ' x 1 ,000 ' site has an existing home on it. Two accesses to the property were noted . The plan includes construction of 148 single story units . Twenty-five percent land coverage is proposed with the remaining area planned for parking , open space , and community facilities . Planned setbacks exceed single family requirements . The Planning Director described the character of the development as Northwest styling and displayed elevation drawings of the proposed structures .. Commissioner Teegarden requested that a perspective drawing of the development be provided by the architect. Responding to Commissioner Humble ' s inquiry , Mr. Erick- sen indicated the units are intended for rental rather than sale. It was also requested that comments from th.e Fire and Traffic Departments be obtained relative to access and that the impact upon adjacent residential areas to the north and west be determined . Commissioner Wik requested information with regard to development standards of the firm. SPECIAL PERMIT: D, INVEST WEST CORPORATION ; Appl . No . SP-812-75 ; spe- cial permit to construct a professional office and medical clinic facility in R-4 zoning ; property located on Puget Drive between Puget Drive and Benson Road So. The Planning Director noted the site adjacent to the Valley Ear Nose and Throat Clinic located between Puget Drive and ' Benson Road . The subject property , . 72 acre , is presently vacant , located in an R-4 zone and requires Planning Commission review in terms of special approval of the development of a professional office/medical clinic. Mr. Ericksen described the proposed central office •structure , parking and access , and landscaping . Access problems to the site were discussed . Elevation drawings of the two-story structures were viewed , and plans for landscaping , adjustments for grade , and the possibility of off-site improvements were discussed . 1. THE CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 0/3 AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT 4 0 235 - 2550 0 4lEOSEPlt April 23 , 1975 MEMORANDUM TO : Gordon Y. Ericksen , Planning Director Members of the Planning Commission FROM : James Magstadt , Asst. Planning Director RE : C. H. G . INTERNATIONAL , INC . ; Rezone and Special Permit Applications , #R-811-75 and #SP-813-75 Bill Turner , Planning Technician , and I met with eight property owners adjacent to C . H .G . International Development located on Sunset Highway between Union Avenue N . E. and 138th, Tuesday afternoon , April 22 , 1975 . We reviewed the application and site plans in detail and noted development options under the existing Comprehensive Plan designation . The structure , role, and responsibilities of the Planning Commission under the R-2 Zone , with Special Permit option was also explained. After this review , the adjacent property owners had the following comments : 1 . They would like consideration given to school access for the children within the development , noting the the danger of routing the children on Sunset Highway and Union Avenue N . E . They felt that without a de- fined access , trespassing through neighboring prop- erties would occur. 2 . Consider switching the recreation vehicle site from the northwest corner to the northeast corner. 3. Consider increasing the setback on the west property line by moving the buildings closer to the east property line . 4. One of the neighbors would like to see a minimum 50 foot setback from the west and north property lines . Gordon Y. Ericksen , Planning Director Members of the Planning Commission April 23 , 1975 Page Two 5. Fencing property lines was discussed , but a decision or consensus was not reached . The property owners were pleased that they had the opportunity to review the plans before the Planning Com- mission public hearing and that their opinions would be part of the review process . JLM :mas —ti 012 R1 a THE CITY OF RENTON Z 8 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 O AVERYGARRETT co- , MAYOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT po9'4T ���Q 235 - 2550 EO SE PI— April 22 , 1975 MEMORANDUM TO: Files FROM: William C. Turner , Planning Technician RE : C. H . G . International Rezone and Special Permit Applications ; #R-811-75 and #SP813-75 Meeting of April 22 , 1975 ATTENDANCE : Dave Hamlin , Traffic Engineer Tom Touma , Office Engineer Bob Bergstrom, Utilities Department Michael Smith , Staff Joan Lankford , Staff William Turner , Staff John Dininger , Tom Johnson and Lawrence Braund , representing the applicant The following issues were discussed : 1 . Enlargement of the existing 8 inch sewer line to 18 inches . Tom Touma stated that the improvement costs must be borne by the developer. C . H . G . agreed that they will pay their fair share of the costs . Details will be worked out later once a cost estimate is determined by the Public Works Department. 2 . Dave Hamlin stated that there is no significant traffic problem. Sunset Highway is an adequate Road to handle the added traffic flow. It has a left turn lane and no improvements of the highway itself will be needed . 3 . Mike Smith stated that an environmental assessment will be required . The issues to be addressed are site drainage , tagging of existing Douglas Firs to remain , traffic flow, impact on local utilites , impact on local schools , landscaping , screening and building setbacks , and etc. C . H . G . agreed to write an assessment follow- ing the environmental impact statement outline. FILES APRIL 22 , 1975 PAGE TWO 4. Building setbacks bordering Glencoe Subdivision and the homes to the west of the site were dis- cussed . Screening of recreational v.echile parking was also discussed . • WCT :mas INTEROFFICE CORRESPONDENCE Date April 20, 1975 . TO: Mike Smith, Planning Department FROM: Bob Bergstrom, Utilities Engineering SUBJECT: New Developments: Lyle Pickle Plat, Keffer Plat, CHG International Apt. Developments The three new developments will all require utility extensions or, improvements: Lyle Pickle Plat 8" Ductile Iron water main and 1-5" MVO Fire hydrant along N.E. 12th Ex. Sanitary sewers are adequate Keffer Plat 8" Ductile Iron water main and 1-5" MVO fire hydrant along the new access road on the east side of the plat. The new main should tie between N. 24th and N. 26th St. Ex. sanitary sewers are adequate. CHG International Apt. Developments This new apartment development will require extensions of water and } sewer inside the development site. The proposed lay out of streets suggested a series of 8" D.I. water mains looped with stubs to exist- ing or future mains as inter-ties. l The City sanitary sewer system is at design capacity now. The recent addi- tions of the Honeydew Apartments has loaded the system to its maximum. The system has one segment of 8" concrete sanitary sewer pipe along Sunset Blvd. f from the pwnp station running to the intersection of Whitman Court (future). This portion of approximately 700 feet is overloaded and should be over- sized to 18" diameter. The developer should be aware that oversizing to 18" will be a requirement for sanitary sewer service. ,g1,1? RB:pmp 6-1RIEO )� II APR 21 1915 `ice Ev