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Home My WebLink About02/05/2025 - Agenda Packet AGENDA Planning Commission Meeting 6:00 PM - Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Zoom Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 4. AUDIENCE COMMENT - NON AGENDA ITEMS Please use your device to raise your (electronic) hand in order to be recognized by the Recording Secretary.Each speaker will be provided three (3) minutes to address an item. Groups or organizations are encouraged to select a spokesperson to speak on a group’s behalf. Alternatively, interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments to planningcommission@rentonwa.gov. Attendees will be muted and not audible to the Commission except during times they are designated to speak. Public can use the “Raise Hand” option if attending through video. If there are others calling in, you can be called upon by the last 4 digits of your telephone number. Phone instructions: *6 to mute/unmute, *9 to raise hand. 5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 6. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 7. DELIBERATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS - CITY ORDINANCE STREAMLINING LAND USE APPEALS PROCESS 8. BRIEFING - DOCKET GROUP 19B: D-235: CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE (CAO) UPDATE 9. PRESENTATION - 2025 WORK PROGRAM a) 10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 6 Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request. For more information please visit rentonwa.gov/planningcommission Page 2 of 6 Long Range Planning 2024-2025 Work Program Updated 01/23/2025 Item Requestor Date Via Description Remark/ Status 1 HB 1337 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Two ADUs per lot must be allowed, in addition to the principal unit, for lots that meet the minimum lot size required for the principal housing unit. Local regulations must permit ADUs to be attached, detached or a combination of both types. In addition, a conversion of an existing structure, such as a detached garage, must be allowed. Cannot require ADUs to be smaller than 1,000 sq ft. Cannot require owner occupancy of any unit. Cannot require parking if within 1/2 mile of major transit stop. Sliding scale parking requirements based on lot size and proximity to major transit stop. Can require up to two off-street parking spaces per unit. Includes provisions and restrictions for impact fees; cities may not assess impact fees that are greater than 50% of the impact fee that would be applied to the primary residence. Approved by council in 2024/AB 3511 In process, has been combined with HB 1110 work, will be complete by June 30, 2025 deadline. 2 SB 5412 SEPA Exemptions for Housing All projects that include one or more housing units are categorically exempt from SEPA review. Also, Remove SEPA exempt development from Master Plan Review and Site Plan Review exemption criteria. RMC 4-9-200C.1.c and RMC 4-9-200C.2.b Approved by council in 2024/AB 3511 3 HB 1293 Streamline Design Review Cannot require more than one public meeting for projects. Design review must be conducted concurrently with consolidated project review. Design standards must have at least one ascertainable guideline, standard, or criterion by which an applicant can determine if a given design is permissible. Approved by council in 2024/AB 3511 Staff reviewed, no need for amendments . 4 HB 1042 Conversion to Housing Must allow conversion of commercial and mixed- use buildings to multi-family housing. Allow 50% density increase than permitted in the zone if entirely within existing building envelope. Not allowed to require parking, can require parking be retained. Can't deny building permit based on existing non-conformities. Must be adopted by June 30, 2025. Approved by council in 2024/AB 3511 Not initiated yet. AGENDA ITEM #9. a) Page 3 of 6 Item Requestor Date Via Description Remark/ Status 5 HB 1326 Utility Connection Fee Waiver Allows waiver of connection charges for development by a non-profit, public development authority, housing authority, or local agency that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, or affordable housing. Charges waived shall be funded using general funds, grant dollars, or other identified revenue stream. Approved by council in 2024/AB 3511 Not initiated yet, need to identify funds - explore use of 1590. 6 HB 1799 Solid Waste Standards • Review minimum size requirements of garbage and recyclables deposit areas in multifamily developments and nonresidential developments • Consider adding minimum size requirements for organic waste collection areas in multifamily developments and nonresidential developments • Review size requirements of signs in waste enclosures • Review RMC for consistency with recently adopted state legislation (2022 Organics Management Law) related to requiring businesses to divert organic materials away from landfill disposal Approved by council in 2024/AB 3511 Not initiated yet. 7 Code Interpretations 2024 Administrative Policy and Code Interpretations are binding interpretations concerning land use codes administered by the City. Drafts are posted online and public comments may be provided. Interpretations are then issued subject to comments received. Interpretations may be appealed. Staff try to codify the interpretations on an annual basis. Approved by council in 2024/AB 3511 Not initiated yet. Recommend combine 2024 with 2025. 8 Matt/ Shane (Legal) 12/03/ 2024 email Consideration of Ordinance Streamlining Land Use Appeal Procedures Staff recommends adoption of an ordinance that streamlines the land use appeals process by removing the City Council from hearing appeals of land use decisions. This change aims to improve efficiency and clarify the Council's role in the city's governance. Approved by council in 2024/AB 3719 In process. AGENDA ITEM #9. a) Page 4 of 6 Item Requestor Date Via Description Remark/ Status 9 Angie 12/19/ 2024 Draft issue paper HB 1110 Middle Housing Renton’s population is over 75,000 making the City a Tier 1 city which will require allowance of four units per lot and six if within a ¼ mile of a major transit stop or if two are affordable. Additionally, the City must allow six of nine types of middle housing in all zones that allow single family residential. Approved by council in 2024/AB 3511 In process, has been combined with HB 1337 work, will be complete by June 30, 2025 deadline. 10 Angie 12/19/ 2024 Issue paper Critical Areas Regulations The City must review the most current Best Available Science for critical areas and revise requirements to comply with the current science. A new term “riparian management zones” was introduced in 2020 and code needs to be amended to implement this new term and associated requirements. Approved by council in 2024/AB 3511 In process. 11 Angie 10/01/ 2024 Email draft issue paper Shelter, Transitional Housing, Emergency Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing (STEP) Renton adopted new standards to comply with HB 1220 regarding what is now termed STEP housing in 2021. The code applies some location criteria and institutes some standards such as projects with more than 50 beds be cited within 1 mile of a transit stop and that the operator have a safety and security plan. Code should be reviewed to ensure that the standards ensure public safety, health, and welfare of the city. Approved 2022 Docket Title IV Grp#17/AB 3086 Not initiated yet. 12 Angie 12/19/ 2024 draft issue paper Co-Living HB 1998 requires the City to amend Code to allow single room occupancy housing, boarding houses, etc. in areas that allow multi family housing with six or more units per lot. Additionally, there are other required amendments such as not requiring minimum room dimensions larger than that required by the state building code. Also, cannot require standards greater than state building code regarding dwelling unit size, sleeping unit size, room area, and habitable space. Co-living cannot be required to provide a mix of unit sizes or number of bedrooms. There are also limitations about when parking could be required to be provided. This must be completed by December 31, 2025. New request AGENDA ITEM #9. a) Page 5 of 6 Item Requestor Date Via Description Remark/ Status 13 Matt/Jill 12/11/ 2024 email Planned Urban Development Regulations – Private Open Space Look at additional opportunities to provide private open space for upper story residential units that is not limited to balconies. New request 14 Angie 12/19/ 2024 draft issue paper Rezones to Residential Multi Family 2 (RMF-2) and Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Review and recommend properties to be rezoned with the new RMF-2 zone that allows 40 dwelling units per acre, double the maximum 20 dwelling units per acre in the RMF-1 zone. Also, consider areas where corner stores and neighborhood retail are appropriate. This would allow commercial uses to support reinvestment, entrepreneurs, opportunities for socializing, food security/ healthy food options, compact development, and reduced dependency on cars. New request 15 Matt 12/5/ 2024 email Corner Stores and Neighborhood Retails Allow corner stores and other small-scale commercial uses to support reinvestment, entrepreneurs, opportunities for socializing, food security/ healthy food options, compact development, and reduced dependency on cars. Neighborhood Commercial Fact Sheet: https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/tn1dh2c3 lcj7nr6lw8lax950lvbfe8yg New request 16 Code Interpretations 2025 Administrative Policy and Code Interpretations are binding interpretations concerning land use codes administered by the City. Drafts are posted online and public comments may be provided. Interpretations are then issued subject to comments received. Interpretations may be appealed. Staff try to codify the interpretations on an annual basis. New request 17 Matt 12/12/ 2024 email Comprehensive Plan 2025 Amendments • Finalize Transportation element • Correct Scrivener’s errors, for example KCWD90 Section should say PUMP stations not public stations. New request AGENDA ITEM #9. a) Page 6 of 6