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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting
5:45 PM - Monday, August 12, 2024
7th Floor Conferencing Center
1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
a) Summary of Outreach
b) Presentation
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Summary of Community Input
CITY OF RENTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1
Summary of results of
public engagement
June 2024
The following document summarizes engagement plans and activities related to the Renton
Comprehensive Plan update.
Summary of Community Input
Over the past several years, the City of Renton has engaged the public in a variety of planning
processes, to ensure that decisions are made to best serve the community. Since 2018, projects that
engaged the public for community input have included:
Rainier/ Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan
Renton Housing Action Plan
Renton Middle Housing
Clean Economy Strategy 2.0
Shoreline Master Program
Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan
Renton Support for Ordinance 5983: Sales Tax Funding Report
Renton Comprehensive Plan
The following section outlines the key takeaways that were derived from these recent community
engagement activities.
Community Vision
Community members recommend expanding the Vision statement to not focus on families
alone.
Housing
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Summary of Community Input
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Housing Strengths
Community members highlighted several housing strengths in Renton, including neighborhood
amenities, housing locations, the current housing supply, and the Renton ADU program.
Housing needs that are currently well met include home quality, the natural environment, and
diversity of neighborhoods.
People enjoy living in Renton because of its proximity to neighborhood amenities, health care
services, and other jurisdictions.
Housing Needs and Challenges
Community members identified high housing costs, a lack of diverse housing types,
transportation, and safety as housing challenges in Renton. Affordable housing is the most
commonly identified unmet need.
Incomes are too low for many people to maintain stable housing in Renton.
More work is needed in improving equity in housing.
Affordable housing is the most common request from users, but it is often unavailable due to a
lack of supply and turnover.
BIPOC households expressed challenges related to the size of apartments relative to household
size. It is not uncommon for 4-person households to live in a two-bedroom apartment.
BIPOC apartment tenants noted that their apartment buildings don’t have enough parking
spaces and building amenities (i.e., laundry machines).
Housing Preferences
Housing should be located with services and amenities in integrated communities.
The City maintains relationships with agencies like Renton Housing Authority, and ongoing
support of capital projects should continue.
Overall, there is general support for Middle Housing options to provide more space for family and
to host guests.
Several participants noted that specifically for their cultural background, having space is great as
it allows for families to have more privacy and entertain guests.
Affordable housing must be supported with adequate transportation safety infrastructure and
public services (i.e., police).
Among immigrant and refugee focus group participants, there was general support for affordable
housing at different typologies, with special considerations for families with disabilities, single
parents, and larger families.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Summary of Community Input
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Housing and Household Supports
Grants and loans that support flexible temporary housing are key services that impact a
household’s future housing support needs.
Users often have issues with navigation of housing services, particularly when engaging with
multiple agencies, and when users are people of color, have limited English proficiency, or have
behavioral health issues.
Locally provided housing services can help to foster community and prevent transportation
barriers from limiting access to services.
Housing service providers struggle with facility needs, such as acquiring and maintaining
adequate office space.
Displacement
Displacement pressure is significant for both low- and moderate-income households.
Displacement pressure is shared across many segments of the community, such as entry-level
professionals, older adults, and working young adults.
Displacement pressure intersects with race and Native status.
Displacement pressure is experienced as fear, shame, and sadness.
Community Organization Feedback on Housing Need
Several organizations stated that economic and housing displacement has been significant,
particularly since increasing housing costs have been a key issue affecting many communities in
Renton. One organization cited changing economic conditions at Cascade Vista homes as an
example of how much change Renton has experienced in the last 20 years.
Several organizations highlighted the importance of seeking creative approaches to address
Renton’s housing challenges. Suggestions included exploring options for more infill
developments and repurposing vacant lots and strip malls into housing.
Some organizations mentioned the need for an increase in senior housing supply. One
organization highlighted that some senior residents are facing challenges in securing affordable
housing.
Some organizations mentioned the urgency to increase density in Renton, with a City policy that
incentives developers to build smaller units.
Several organizations highlighted that many of their staff members do not live in Renton and
commute from far away. Many cited the high housing cost as a primary reason for this.
Several organizations voiced the need to support City-nonprofit partnerships. Organizations
emphasized the advantageous outcomes of such partnerships in improving community needs
and fostering greater community engagement.
Some organizations shared that public-private partnerships are crucial to increasing housing
supply in Renton. Several organizations mentioned the dual benefit of such partnership.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Summary of Community Input
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Homelessness and Behavioral Health
Local services are extremely limited, both regionally, and in Renton specifically.
There is a perceived need for transitional housing, especially because there has been a
perception that providing wraparound services has been challenging.
Other facilities may be needed to support people experiencing homelessness, such as hygiene
centers and day centers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided significant limitations to accessing mental and behavioral
health services.
There are distinct cultural needs for mental and behavioral health services, which can result in
general services falling short of meeting all needs.
Service providers face significant challenges related to staffing, such as burnout and low
salaries, which contribute to insufficient recruitment and retention.
Child and elder care can be important support services, as not having access to these services
can become a barrier to accessing mental and behavioral health services.
Accommodating accessibility of affordable and emergency housing for people with disabilities
can address a major obstacle to receiving needed services.
For people experiencing homelessness, there are few local options to address other specialized
needs in Renton, such as youth, people with disabilities, domestic violence survivors, and other
specialized populations.
Specialized behavioral health treatments are also limited in Renton, which can lead people to
seeking services outside of Renton, a process that can quickly become complicated.
More local housing and service options can help to support people at risk by maintaining their
local social networks and reducing travel.
Growth
Rainier Grady Junction
Community members would like to improve the quality of the built environment, activate the
area around the future transit center, prioritize public space, consider needs for all ages,
improve multimodal access and safety, and improve security, in the Grady Junction TOD
subarea.
There is a desire for mixed-use redevelopment around the future transit center in the Grady
Junction TOD subarea, to increase residential and/or commercial uses.
Community preference for more residential uses in the Grady Junction TOD subarea.
Preference for exploring redevelopment options on publicly owned properties adjacent to the
future transit center in the Grady Junction TOD subarea, though implementation may take time
and coordination.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Summary of Community Input
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Developer Perspectives
o Renton should allow for flexibility and creativity when possible in development.
o Mixed-use development is critical to creating a vibrant “18- hour” neighborhood.
o There is a need to attract employment opportunities outside of retail (e.g., office and light
industrial).
o The City needs to catalyze private investment (e.g., recreational spaces, pedestrian/
connectivity improvements, sewer, underground utilities, eco energy district, and public
parking).
o Needs and opportunities should be considered for all ages/generations.
o Renton should encourage design that allows for transitional uses over time, i.e., ground
floor parking or surface parking today, with intent to evolve to retail in the future.
o The City should put all incentives on the table for developers, including MFTE, density
bonuses, and reduced parking requirements.
o Strong relationships between the City, local organizations, and developers is important,
particularly for affordable housing projects.
o There is a need to be proactive to prevent and mitigate business loss. To do so will
require a strategy and community engagement.
o Ongoing engagement with the community is important.
Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Themes
Increase connections and trails. Community members highlighted the importance of trail-related
recreation, trail connections, and bicycle and pedestrian access, as well as ways to enhance trail
connectivity and use.
Protect and conserve natural areas. Natural areas are highly valued for outdoor recreation and
for the opportunities they create to instill a stewardship ethic and sense of ownership among
residents. Community members raised the topics of funding for corridor expansion and
restoration, removing invasive species, supporting salmon habitat, sustaining the tree canopy,
ensuring safety within remote places, and providing ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Prioritize water access. Community members commented on the importance of access to water
features like Lake Washington, the Cedar River, and even non-natural bodies of water, like
interactive fountains.
Maintain and sustain the park system. The Renton community recognizes the importance of
maintenance, and the need for funding to sustain services. Specific comment topics included
funding, parks improvements, barriers to using parks, safety, and programming.
Invest in parks and facilities. The Renton community expressed interest in adding new parks to
the park system both to keep pace with growth and to fill gaps in park access. Community
members indicated areas where park and recreation development could focus, such as parks in
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Summary of Community Input
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the Cedar River Corridor and trails around May Creek. Other locations within the city that were
identified as needing additional parks and facilities are Benson and Talbot planning areas.
Focus on healthy, community-oriented programming. Community members expressed concern
around the availability of programming associated with social and fitness activities, as well as
the quality, quantity, and availability of facilities.
Infuse arts, culture, and community identity into the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan.
Community members are interested in arts, culture, and Renton’s community identity. Citywide
and neighborhood events were noted by community members as important opportunities to
build community identity and incorporate arts and culture.
Build on partnerships. Community members showed interest in building partnerships, exploring
new partnerships and working collaboratively in new ways, particularly for service groups,
environmental groups, religious organizations, and educational institutions.
Environment & Climate
Community members are familiar with climate change issues.
Community members think that Renton’s emissions reduction and climate resilience goals
should be on par with King County’s.
Community members feel it is very important to prioritize actions that support social equity and
vulnerable community members.
Community members are very concerned about the following climate impacts (listed in order of
priority): changes in loss of habitat & species, extreme temperatures & heat waves, wildfires &
smoky air, extreme precipitation & flooding, and drought & water supply.
The most common consequence of climate change experienced by community members are
discomfort, changes in daily routine, and adverse health impacts.
Increasing green space, tree canopy cover, and outdoor recreation are identified as top priority
co-benefits to consider when developing actions, followed by improving energy and water
conservation, and improving social equity and supporting historically underserved communities.
Impact and cost are the most important criteria to consider when choosing climate actions to
prioritize.
Within Renton’s Clean Economy Strategy 2.0, community members especially support the
creation of neighborhood resilience centers, requiring solar on new buildings, and improving
biking and walking infrastructure.
Climate change raises concerns related to the costs to residents and equity considerations
related to heat pumps, electric vehicles (EVs), and solar installation.
There needs to be appropriate outreach to bring in vulnerable and frontline communities directly
when developing and implementing the Clean Economy Strategy 2.0, especially relating to
actions aimed to support these communities. This includes a need for better transit access and
connectivity in Renton.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Summary of Community Input
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Incentives are important for a variety of different climate mitigation strategies and actions
related to building retrofits, heat pump purchasing, bicycling, renewable energy, and
businesses.
Community members are concerned about shoreline permit exemptions, particularly with regard
to Muckleshoot Tribal resources.
Community members need more clarification around critical area exemptions, setbacks, buffers,
and nonconforming structures for shorelines.
Community members are concerned about artificial lighting on shorelines, due to its impact on
salmon habitat.
Community members want more information about the City’s restoration plan for salmon.
Electric Vehicles
Community members who currently own or lease a plug-in EV mostly commonly need Level 3
charging.
Community members who don’t already own or lease an EV are interested in buying them.
The most common barrier to EV charging in Renton is a lack of charging stations.
For those who do not own an EV, charging logistics and vehicle range are key obstacles to buying
one.
Community members would most like to see more EV charging stations at shopping centers and
malls, as well as near parks and trailheads, sports complexes, schools, and public buildings.
In order to transition to EVs, Renton needs large-scale infrastructure changes, and this needs to
happen sooner rather than later to address the challenges associated with accommodating the
growing number of EVs.
There is a need for EV chargers in areas with multifamily housing, as well as the need for
affordable options, so that electric transportation and charging can equitably serve the Renton
community.
Renton needs to consider challenges related to EV charging as it expands infrastructure, such as
charging station availability, charger reliability, and vandalism.
Renton community members have specific preferences for potential charging station
requirements, preferred locations for charging stations, charging station amenities, and
business/ public space types that could install charging stations that should be considered as
the City expands EV infrastructure.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
List of Engagement Activities
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Summary of Engagement
Activities
List of Engagement Activities
Activity
Participants
Dates Purpose and Topics Where is the Engagement
Summarized?
Visioning Workshops
Rainer/Grady Stakeholder Work
Group, including property and
business owners in the Rainer
/Grady subarea, and
representatives from Sound
Transit, WSDOT, King County
Metro, Renton School District,
and the South Renton
neighborhood.
Four workshops
between 2020-
2021
To guide the
development of the
vision for the
subarea.
Rainier/Grady Junction TOD
Subarea Plan
Developers’ Forum for the
Rainier/Grady Junction TOD
Subarea Plan
Three
workshops in
January and
February 2021
Identify barriers to
development
Rainier/Grady Junction TOD
Subarea Plan
Housing Action Plan Advisory
Committee
Residents and representatives
from King County Housing and
Homelessness Partners,
Homestead Community Land
Trust, SKY Urban Empowerment
Center, King County Library,
Renton Housing Authority,
United Christian Church of
Renton, Centro Rendu of St.
Vincent de Paul Society, SECO
Development, and the Renton
Planning Commission.
Five workshops
between June
2020 and
February 2021
To provide guidance on
the principles, goals,
and strategies of the
Housing Action Plan
Renton Housing Action
Plan
Interviews
Representatives from Renton
School District, Renton Mayor’s
Inclusionary Task Force,
Homestead Community Land
May and June
2020
To identify housing
issues and
opportunities within
the City of Renton and
identify strategies for
Renton Housing Action
Plan
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
List of Engagement Activities
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Activity
Participants
Dates Purpose and Topics Where is the Engagement
Summarized?
Trust, Renton Housing Authority,
SECO Development, Human
Services Department, and
Renton Senior Services.
engaging the
community on such
topics.
Interviews
Renton Residents that have
Recently Moved
Interviews
conducted by
members of the
Housing Action
Planning
Advisory
Committee
between June
and July 2020
To identify
neighborhood
preferences of people
who moved to, within,
or from Renton within
the prior two years.
Renton Housing Action
Plan
Housing Action Plan Community
Conversations
Conversations with Mayor’s
Inclusion Task Force, Renton
African American Pastoral
Group, Latino high school
students, Senior Advisory
Committee, Latino community
members, Renton Sunset Area
Transformation Resource
Council, Renton Downtown
Association, and Renton
Vietnamese residents.
Led by
community
liaisons
between
September and
November
2020
To identify housing
needs and concerns in
Renton for vulnerable
populations and hopes
for Renton’s future.
Renton Housing Action
Plan
Housing Pop Up Tabling Events
Thomas Teasdale Park
Renton History Museum
Renton Highlands Library
Renton City Center Library
City-hosted
information
booths at
community
events April
through June
2023
To gather information
on preferences for
housing policies and
community vision
Renton Middle Housing
Focus Groups
African and Middle Eastern
Immigrant and Refugee
Community
Conducted by
Mother Africa in
June 2023
To identify housing
preferences and
concerns of Renton
community members
of the African
diaspora
Renton Middle Housing
Interviews
Local organizations, including
United Christian Church of
Renton, Renton School District,
Renton Housing Authority,
Family First Community Center,
March 2023 To identify housing
needs and priorities,
barriers to housing,
local experience of
displacement, and
Renton Middle Housing
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List of Engagement Activities
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Activity
Participants
Dates Purpose and Topics Where is the Engagement
Summarized?
and South King County Housing
and Homelessness Partners
(SKHHP).
local perspectives on
demographic change.
Clean Economy Strategy
Advisory Committee
Representation from Renton
residents, local business owners
and employers, community
stakeholders, government
agencies, service providers,
public officials, and others
interested in sustainability and
climate mitigation.
Three
workshops
To review and provide
feedback on
information and
strategies presented in
the Clean Economy
Strategy 2.0 and
to provide insights on
understanding climate
vulnerabilities and
emissions, setting
goals and targets,
identifying strategies,
and planning for
implementation.
Clean Economy Strategy
2.0
Clean Economy Strategy
Community Survey
May and June
2023
To offer the public an
opportunity to share
ideas on how Renton
should address climate
change.
Clean Economy Strategy
2.0
Clean Economy Strategy Online
Open House May 2022 Clean Economy Strategy
2.0
Social Pinpoint Online Survey
An interactive mapping tool for
respondents to indicate where
EV charging stations are needed
in the City and where there are
barriers or broken chargers.
March 2023 To identify priorities
and concerns related
to EV charging.
Electric Vehicle
Implementation Plan
Electric Vehicle Implementation
Plan Online Community
Workshop
May 4, 2023 To provide input on
where users would like
to see more charging
stations and share
their local experience
using EV chargers in
Renton.
Electric Vehicle
Implementation Plan
Clean Economy Strategy Draft
Plan Public Comment
September
through , 2023
The was available for
To gather public
comment on the Draft
Clean Economy
Strategy 2.0 Pla.
Clean Economy Strategy
2.0
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
List of Engagement Activities
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Activity
Participants
Dates Purpose and Topics Where is the Engagement
Summarized?
Combined state and local Public
Comment Period
December
2018
The City solicited
public comments
throughout the
process. Additionally,
the Planning
Commission
conducted a joint
comment period and
public hearing using
Ecology’s optional
process that allows for
a combined state-local
comment period.
Shoreline Master Program
Public Workshops
Shoreline stakeholders
November 15,
2018, and
November 29,
2018
The City hosted two in
person public
workshops to give
community members
the opportunity to
provide comments on
the draft SMP.
Shoreline Master Program
Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Area Community Priority Survey
July through
August 2019
To gather community
feedback and priorities
on parks, recreation,
and open space in
Renton.
Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Areas Plan
Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Area Community Open Houses
February
through
October 2019
To give community
members the
opportunity to provide
input on park system
improvements, vision
and goals for the park
system, character and
identity of the park
system, events and
park types, potential
park improvements,
and project
prioritization criteria.
Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Areas Plan
Community Conversations
Culturally, ethnically, and
linguistically diverse community
members.
Hosted by
leaders from
the Mayor’s
Inclusion Task
Force April
through
October 2019
To gather information
on how participants
use parks, natural
areas, and recreation
programs and priorities
for improvements.
Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Areas Plan
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
List of Engagement Activities
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Activity
Participants
Dates Purpose and Topics Where is the Engagement
Summarized?
Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Area Steering Committee
12 demographically diverse
members representing a range
of interests, ages, and
backgrounds.
April 2019 and
September
2019
To review materials
and advise the City on
parks, recreation, and
natural open areas.
Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Areas Plan
Stakeholder Interviews
Individuals and small groups
with specific interests in
Renton’s parks, recreation, and
natural areas system.
Five interviews
between
February and
September
2019
To gather participants’
perspectives on
changes in the
community, how
people engage with the
system and how to
improve parks,
recreation, and natural
areas.
Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Areas Plan
Internal/External Workshop
Representatives from nearby
agencies and non-profit
organizations, and City staff
from the Community Services
Department.
One workshop
in March 2019
To identify changes
that are impacting
parks and recreation
needs in Renton, as
well as ways to expand
parks and recreation
opportunities through
existing and new
collaborations and
partnerships.
Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Areas Plan
PROS Project Website Website was
live for the
duration of the
project
The project website
served as a one-stop
online portal for
information related to
the planning process,
project documents,
project event calendar,
and a link to provide
feedback and
comments.
Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Areas Plan
PROS Online Comments Online
comment was
available for the
duration of the
project
An online link was
available for interested
community members
to provide their
feedback and
comments related to
the project. The City
reviewed, tracked, and
considered all
comments received.
Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Areas Plan
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
List of Engagement Activities
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Activity
Participants
Dates Purpose and Topics Where is the Engagement
Summarized?
Email comments
Community members
February - June
2024
Feedback on Draft
Elements
Still Open
Community event participants
at:
Renton State of the City event
Renton Sustainability Fair
Renton Home Show
Renton Asian American and
Pacific Islander Heritage
Month
Bike Month celebration
North Renton Neighborhood
Meeting
Hazen High School Sociology
Class
Waste Prevention Outreach
Informative Networking Event
(Spanish & Vietnamese)
Hazen High School U.S.
History Classes
Renton Small Business Think
Tank
Renton Farmers Market
Opening Day
Lindberg High School
March 2024 –
June 2024
Feedback on draft
policies
Element edits on
Comprehensive Plan
Website
Comprehensive Plan Community
Survey
February – June
2024
Input on community
needs, conditions, and
preferences.
Partial results available,
final pending.
Comprehensive Plan Communications
The following section outlines engagement activities performed in 2024 for the Comprehensive Plan.
Activity Date
This Week in Renton newsletter February 2024
Our Renton newsletter March 2024
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
List of Engagement Activities
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Activity Date
Video posting on social media April 2024
Renton CORE Newsletter April 2024
Postings on social media April - May 2024
Paid advertising on social media April - May 2024
Email to interested parties April - June 2024
Survey flyer drop sites:
Rain City Market, Boon Boona, Common Grounds
Linda’s Barber, Orange Theory Fitness – Renton Highlands, Highlands Chiropractic, Renton Highlands Pet Clinic, Chuck’s
Donuts, Top of the Hill Grocer, Family First Community Center, Renton Highlands Library, Viet-Wah Asian Food Market,
Café Sabah, KIM'S TAE KWON DO SCHOOL, King and Bunny’s, Appliances, Planet Fitness, Starbucks, Refuel Café,
Crème de la Crème, Liberty Café, The Rose Gift House and Coffee, BOGA, GHY Bikes, Puget Sound Cider Company
Antiques 4 U, Wyldwood Creative, Apparition books, Black River Tattoo, Fit Bar, Sip Stop, Neighborhood Market,
Harmony Childcare Center
April – May 2024
Paid Advertising in Renton Reporter May 2024
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PERIODIC UPDATE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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WHY PLAN?
•Adopted in 1990 it is required by
the Growth Management Act
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•All counties and cities are required to
designate and protect critical areas also
designate natural resource lands
–Required to fully plan: 18 (green)
–“Opted-in” to fully plan: 11 (grey)
–Required to “partially” plan: 10 (blue)
•Dept. of Commerce is the state -level
review of Comp Plan, PSRC regional,
King County countywide
WHO IS REQUIRED TO PLAN UNDER THE GMA?
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GMA – GOALS
•Concentrated urban
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•Sprawl reduction
•Environmental
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•Property rights
•Regional
transportation
•Affordable housing
•Economic
development
•Permit processing
•Natural resource
industries
•Open space and
recreation
•Public facilities and
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•Historic preservation
•Shoreline
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COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING – GMA
•Required elements of the Plan:
-Land use
-Transportation
-Housing
-Capital facilities
-Utilities
-Shorelines
-Climate
•Citizen participation
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MANAGED GROWTH
Comp.
Plans
Countywide
Planning
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Vision
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Growth Manag e m e n t A c t
• State
-Growth Management Act
•Region (Puget Sound Regional Council)
-VISION 2050
•County
-King County Countywide Planning Policies
•Municipalities
-Renton Comprehensive Plan
-Renton Business Plan
-Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan
-Arts and Culture Master Plan
CONNECTING THE PLANS
MANAGED GROWTH
Comp.
Plans
Countywide
Planning
Policies
Vision
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Growth Manag e m e n t A c t
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Renton’s Comprehensive Plan
Provides 20-year “blueprint” for the future
of the City and is updated every 10 years
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•Outlines goals and policies to inform the way
the city grows and develops
•Summary of Update:
–Stronger goals for housing
Example: “Encourage affordable housing” vs. “Plan for
and accommodate housing affordable to all household
incomes of the community.”
–Climate and resiliency
–Equity, inclusion, as well as residential and
business displacement
•Rely on separate plans – Bicycles and Trails,
Urban Forest Management Plan, etc.
•Adoption deadline: December 31, 2024
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•The City’s Business Plan states that the city supports planned growth,
and that growth should foster development of vibrant, sustainable,
attractive, mixed-use neighborhoods in urban centers
•PSRC 2050 projections:
–1.6 million more people
–1.2 million more jobs
•Renton planning for 17,000 new households and 31,780 new jobs
PLANNING FOR GROWTH
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•Inventory of existing and projected needs
•How to preserve, improve, and develop
housing
•Must new plan for greater variety of
housing (Middle Housing)
•Must plan for and demonstrate capacity for
all income groups with specific numbers
•Evaluation of racially disparate impacts
•Areas of potential displacement
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•Policies support Business Plan goals
such as: “Encourage and partner in
the development of quality housing
choices for people of all ages and
income levels” and “Support the
growing need of humans services
funding to address the challenges
of housing and mental health”
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HOUSING – DEMONSTRATING CAPACITY
2,161Renton
Statewide
1,6244,110 1,019 1,062 5,819
3,248
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RACIALLY RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Subdivision Year Properties
Impacted Covenant Text
C.D. Hillman’s Lake
Washington Garden of Eden,
Division No. 1
1926 6
“The parties of the second part further agrees to sell to white people
only and not to permit either to be sold by forced sale; and any sale of
this contract or of any interest in said contract or in the lands therein
described without the written consent of the party of the first part will
render this contract null and void.”
C.D. Hillman’s Lake
Washington Garden of Eden,
Division No. 4
1946 2
“No persons of any race other than the Caucasian or White race shall
use or occupy any building or lot, except that this covenant shall not
prevent occupancy by domestic servant of a different race domiciled
with an owner or tenant.”
Cresto View Addition 1947 29
“No persons of any race other than the Caucasian or White race shall
use or occupy any building or lot except that this covenant shall not
prevent occupancy domestic servants of a different race domiciled with
an owner or tenant.”
Northwestern Garden Tracts
Division 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 1948 115
“Neither the owner or any successor in interest shall ever convey, lease
or rent to any person other than the white or Caucasian races, said
premises, or any portion thereof or permit the occupancy thereof by
any such persons, except as a domestic servant.”
President Park 400 Labeled a “Restricted District” in newspaper advertisements.
Stewart’s Highland Acres 1947 2 “This property cannot be sold to any person or persons other than
those of the Caucasian race;”
Windsor Hills Addition to
Renton 1942 143
“No race or nationality other than those of the Caucasian race shall use
or occupy any dwelling on a lot, except that this covenant shall not
prevent occupancy by domestic servants of a different race or
nationally employed by a owner or tenant.”
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DISPLACEMENT RISK
•Data points used:
•Average housing prices
•Housing tenure
•Housing cost burden
•Rates of overcrowding
•Environmental exposure risk
•Commute mode estimates
•Population density
•Park access
•Fair housing complaints
•Subsidized housing locations
•Evictions count and rate
•Grouped into 3 groups
•Social vulnerability, demographic change,
market prices
•Social vulnerability – renter quintile, BIPOC
quintile, median income quintile
•Demographic change – BIPOC change
(decreasing, tracking county, increasing), under
80% AMI change (decreasing, tracking,
increasing),
•Market prices – high or low rent area,
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DISPLACEMENT
Final Displacement
Risk
Tract
Percent
Overlap
Renter
Quintile
BIPOC
Quintile
Median
Income Score
Social Vulnerability
Score BIPOC Change Score
Under 80% AMI Change
Score
Demographic
Change Score
High or Low
Rent Area Appreciation Rate
Market Price
Score
247.03 21%1 3 1 5 Decreasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs No High rent area High appreciation Appreciated Low
247.04 12%2 3 1 6 Tracking county change Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment High rent area High appreciation Appreciated Low
251.01 98%3 4 3 10 Decreasing BIPOC Tracking county change Gentrification Low rent area High appreciation Accelerating High
251.03 100%3 5 2 10 Tracking county change Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Low
251.04 65%1 4 2 7 Tracking county change Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Low
252.01 100%2 4 3 9 Decreasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs No Low rent area High appreciation Accelerating Low
252.02 90%4 4 3 11 Tracking county change Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment Low rent area High appreciation Accelerating Moderate
253.02 90%5 4 5 14 Tracking county change Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Low
253.03 100%5 4 4 13 Increasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment High rent area Low or mod appreciation Appreciated Low
253.04 100%4 3 2 9 Tracking county change Decreasing Low Income HHs Gentrification High rent area High appreciation Appreciated Possible displacement
254.01 100%5 5 4 14 Tracking county change Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Low
254.02 100%4 5 3 12 Decreasing BIPOC Decreasing Low Income HHs Gentrification Low rent area High appreciation Accelerating High
255.00 100%4 5 4 13 Decreasing BIPOC Tracking county change Gentrification Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable High
256.01 100%3 5 4 12 Decreasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs No Low rent area High appreciation Accelerating High
256.02 68%1 4 1 6 Increasing BIPOC Decreasing Low Income HHs No Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Low
257.02 80%2 3 2 7 Decreasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs No High rent area Low or mod appreciation Appreciated Low
257.03 100%5 4 4 13 Increasing BIPOC Tracking county change No Low rent area High appreciation Accelerating High
257.04 100%4 3 4 11 Decreasing BIPOC Decreasing Low Income HHs Gentrification Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable High
258.03 100%4 5 4 13 Decreasing BIPOC Decreasing Low Income HHs Gentrification Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable High
258.04 77%2 4 4 10 Decreasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs No High rent area Low or mod appreciation Appreciated Moderate
258.05 100%4 5 4 13 Tracking county change Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Low
258.06 100%4 5 3 12 Decreasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs No Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Moderate
260.03 62%5 5 4 14 Decreasing BIPOC Decreasing Low Income HHs Gentrification Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable High
260.04 51%2 5 2 9 Decreasing BIPOC Decreasing Low Income HHs Gentrification Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Low
261.01 3%4 5 4 13 Decreasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs No Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Moderate
262.00 1%5 5 4 14 Tracking county change Decreasing Low Income HHs Gentrification Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable High
293.04 29%2 4 3 9 Tracking county change Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment High rent area Low or mod appreciation Appreciated Low
293.05 30%1 5 3 9 Tracking county change Tracking county change No Low rent area High appreciation Accelerating Low
293.08 100%3 5 3 11 Decreasing BIPOC Tracking county change Gentrification High rent area Low or mod appreciation Appreciated Possible displacement
293.09 100%4 5 4 13 Tracking county change Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment High rent area Low or mod appreciation Appreciated Low
319.06 3%1 2 2 5 Increasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Low
319.10 46%1 3 3 7 Decreasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs No High rent area Low or mod appreciation Appreciated Low
319.12 3%1 2 3 6 Increasing BIPOC Increasing Low Income HHs Disinvestment Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Low
319.13 45%1 3 1 5 Increasing BIPOC Decreasing Low Income HHs No Low rent area Low or mod appreciation Stable Low
Social Vulnerability Demographic Change Market Prices
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SAMPLE DRAFT POLICIES – DISPARATE IMPACTS
•Mitigate displacement pressure caused by market forces by fostering
homeownership opportunity and encouraging investments in
existing housing.
•Monitor housing policies, racially disparate impacts and
displacement risk, and report trends in implementation reports and
periodic updates for the Comprehensive Plan.
•Ensure availability of a variety of housing types that meet all housing
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•Documents planned growth
•Designates distribution and location
of land uses
•Includes population densities,
building intensities, and land uses
•Identifies Potential Annexation
Areas
•Identifies Regional Growth Center
and Countywide Centers
LAND USE ELEMENT
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•Policies support City Business Plan
goals such as: and “Promote a
walkable, pedestrian and bicycle
friendly city with complete streets,
trails, and connections between
neighborhoods and community focal
points” and “Foster development of
vibrant, sustainable, attractive,
mixed-use neighborhoods in urban
centers”
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•Very strongly linked to Land Use element
and regional growth strategy
•Identifies regional partners and establishes
coordination
•Identifies Level of Service for city roadways
•Identifies needs and funds to construct are
stated
•Goals for bicycles and pedestrians also
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•Policies support Business Plan
goals such as: “Pursue
transportation and other
regional improvements and
services that improve quality of
life” and “Actively seek grants
and other funding
opportunities”
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•Inventory of existing and capacity
•Forecast of future needs
•Proposed locations and capacities of new/expanded
•Plan to finance over 6 years with sources identified
•Requires consistency and coordination with Land Use
element
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•Policies support Business Plan
goals such as: “Plan, develop, and
maintain quality services,
infrastructure, and amenities ” and
“Respond to growing service
demands through partnership,
innovation, and outcome
management”
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•Surface water (city and other),
wastewater (city and other),
electrical, telecommunications,
natural gas lines, etc.
•Identify locations of existing
and planned systems, as well
as capacity of existing and
planned
UTILITIES ELEMENT
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•Policies support business plan
goals such as: “Prioritize services
at levels that can be sustained by
revenue” and “Develop and
maintain collaborative
partnerships and investment
strategies that improve services ”
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•Newest requirement
•Includes section about resilience
•Inventories greenhouse gas
emissions
•Identifies Greenhouse Gas
emission reduction goals
•Strong connection to Land Use,
Transportation, Housing &
Human Services, and Parks
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•Polices support Business Plan goals such as: “Assume a
critical role in improving our community’s health and
environmental resiliency by addressing impacts of climate
change for future generations” and “Pursue initiatives to
increase mobility, promote clean energy in our existing
buildings and in new development, preserve and expand open
spaces and tree coverage, and other efforts to reduce CO2
and greenhouse gas emissions”
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•Summarizes local economy
–Employment, sectors, etc.
•Identifies strengths and
weaknesses
•Identifies goals, policies,
programs, and projects to
foster economic growth and
development for future needs
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•Policies support Business
Plan goals such as: “Nurture
entrepreneurship and foster
successful partnerships with
businesses and community
leaders” and “Recruit and
retain businesses to ensure
a dynamic, diversified
employment base”
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•Evaluation of facilities and services
•Estimates of demand for at least 10
year period
•Evaluation of intergovernmental
opportunities for regional approaches
to meeting demand
•Must be consistent with Capital
Facilities
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•Policies support Business Plan
goals such as: “Improve access to
city services, programs and
employment, provide
opportunities and eradicate
disparities for residents, workers,
and businesses” and “Promote
safety, health, and security
through effective communication
and service delivery ”
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COMMUNITY
PLANNING ELEMENT
•Policies support
Business Plan goals
such as: “Facilitate
successful
neighborhoods through
community
involvement”
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•Represents policies
required to meet the City
obligations under the
Shoreline Management Act
•Identifies Shorelines of
Statewide Significance
•Establishes the Shoreline
Master Program
SHORELINE ELEMENT
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•Leveraged other engagement and surveys
–2023 Citywide community survey, targeted outreach and
listening sessions for Middle Housing Grant and Housing
Action Plan, Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 survey and
open houses, etc.
•100’s emails sent and received
•Survey – 1,101 respondents (open Jan – June)
•Flyers – over 30 business and community locations
OUTREACH/E NGAGEMENT
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•Community events – Sustainability
Fair, Farmers Market, Home Show,
Small Business Think Tank, etc.
•This Week in Renton, social media,
Renton Reporter, etc.
•Hazen High School sociology class
and U.S. History Classes
OUTREACH/E NGAGEMENT
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•In general, people have concerns about housing and transportation
–Housing costs, availability of housing that meets their needs such as apartments
with enough bedrooms for families or being able to stay in their home as they
age
–Transportation network congestion, lack of access to public transportation, lots
of desire for safe pedestrian and bicycle routes
•Vision needs to include all people not just businesses and families
•People like living in Renton and feel that it is a desirable place to live,
want to ensure environment is protected
•Concern about climate change especially among younger residents
OUTREACH/E NGAGEMENT
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•Draft submitted to Commerce for their 60 day review
•Will transmit to PSRC for 30 day review
•Also, King County
•If substantive comments, return to Planning Commission for Public
Hearing
•Adopt in December
NEXT STEPS
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