HomeMy WebLinkAbout7- rezone justificationRezone Justification
The proposal is to rezone a parcel located at N 3rd ST and Park Ave N (Tax Parcel 7224000330) from R-10
zoning to CN zoning. The two properties to the north (Tax Parcels 7224000335 and 7224000340) are
under common ownership with the subject parcel, and are zoned CN. The 2 northern properties
(located at 247 Park Ave N) are occupied by an existing restaurant and associated parking. The subject
parcel is currently being used as (legal, nonconforming) parking for the existing restaurant. There are no
structures on this parcel. The proposal is to rezone the nonconforming lot to the CN zone, which would
be consistent with the properties to the north and make the existing use of the parcel conforming. This
proposed rezone would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, which
encourages the transition of non-conforming uses to conforming uses:
Goal L-G: Pursue transition of non-conforming uses and structures to encourage development
patterns consistent with Renton’s land use plan.
Policy L-12: Encourage non-conforming uses to transition into conforming uses or relocate to
areas with compatible designations.
In addition to the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, the proposal is consistent with the
purpose of the Commercial Neighborhood Zone:
Commercial Neighborhood Zone – Zone lands Commercial Neighborhood (CN) that provide
goods and services on a small-scale to a surrounding residential neighborhood and that front on
a street classified as a Principal arterial, Minor arterial, or Collector. Expanded CN zoning should
only be where there is opportunity to provide small limited-scale commercial opportunity to the
immediately surrounding residential community that would not result in an increase in scale or
intensity, which would alter the character of the nearby residential neighborhood. The CN zone
implements the Residential High Density land use designation.
The subject property fronts on Park Ave N, which is a Principal Arterial, and the rezone of this parcel to
the CN zone would not result in an increase in scale or intensity that would alter the character of the
nearby neighborhood. The maximum net residential density in the CN Zone is 4 dwelling units per
structure, where the maximum density in the R-10 zone is 10 dwelling units per net acre. The maximum
height in the R-10 zone is 24 feet to the maximum wall plate height (roof can exceed the height by 6 feet
if greater than a 4:12 pitch), while the maximum height in the CN zone is 35 feet. The small scale
commercial uses, building height, and residential density of the CN Zone will not be incompatible with
the R-10 Zone or surrounding neighborhood.
Thank You,
Arthur Adamov
Architect