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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Retreat Agenda Packet- 2-27-2025 CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - Council Retreat 8:30 AM - Thursday, February 27, 2025 Maplewood Greens, Magnolia Room 8:30 AM 1. WELCOME & GROUND RULES 9:00 AM 2. REVIEW OF 2024 RETREAT PRIORITIES a) Safest City: To fill all 133 commissioned officer positions by 2024 b) Greenest, Cleanest City: Begin implementation of Clean Economy Strategy (CES) 2.0 by 2024 c) Attracting Large Retailers: Generate three new letters of intent by the end of 2026 d) Multimodal Transportation: Add multimodal transportation options into the Comprehensive Plan Update by 2025 e) Behavioral Treatment Center: Work with regional partners to site regional treatment center 10:30 AM 3. BREAK 10:45 AM 4. FINANCE a) Budget  Debt  Spending Options  Limitations 11:30 AM 5. LUNCH 12:30 PM 6. HOUSING a) Legislation b) Impacts c) Council Actions d) Rental Registration 2:30 PM 7. BREAK 2:45 PM 8. TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) a) Review 3:30 PM 9. WORLD CUP PLANNING a) Current Plan b) Opportunities and Coordination 5:00 PM 10. ADJOURNMENT RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Staffing Council Priority Goal: Safest City •To fill all 133 Commissioned Positions by 2024 AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a ) RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Staffing AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a ) RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Available Positions •1 Background Investigations •5 Oral Board Interviews •12 Passing PST Score •30 Test with PST •44 2022 2023 2024 344 Tested PST 396 Tested PST 391 Tested PST 301 Passed PST 346 Passed PST 364 Passed PST 194 Oral Boards 217 Oral Boards 176 Oral Boards 90 Passed OB 90 Passed OB 60 Passed OB 13 Hired (3%) 16 Hired (4%) 14 Hired (3.5%) AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a ) RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a ) AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a ) FINANCE UPDATE AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) GENERAL FUND 2024 PRELIMINARY YEAR END 2 *projected reserves do not include unspent committed costs of approx. $4.5M AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) SUMMARY OF AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF BUDGET GENERAL FUND ExpendituresRevenues AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) 2025 UNAPPROPRIATED COSTS Carryforward of contract commitments Capital costs Unfunded infrastructure Reserve policy Other Union negotiations Salary study Federal grants Other regulatory requirements AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) B&O Tax growth Property Taxes Sales Tax trending down REVENUE CONSIDERATIONS AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) $38.1M SALES TAX (+0.2% over PY) Services General Retail Auto/Gas Construction Manufacturing Wholesaling Misc. $10.3M $9.5M $6.4M $5.4M $2.5M $2.2M $1.8M 3.3%3.1%0.3%14.2%6.2%6.1%60.1% AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) $ diff % diff General Retail 10,316,819 9,729,350 9,431,151 (298,199.55)$ -3.1% Construction 4,449,073 6,335,851 5,437,522 (898,329.72)$ -14.2% Services 9,672,648 9,932,347 10,255,646 323,299.14$ 3.3% Automotive/Gas 7,435,485 6,445,517 6,427,647 (17,870.27)$ -0.3% Manufacturing 2,013,075 2,362,494 2,508,899 146,405.28$ 6.2% Wholesale 2,505,766 2,173,157 2,304,537 131,379.92$ 6.1% Miscellaneous 1,122,076 1,128,172 1,810,142 681,969.56$ 60.5% Dec YTD Totals $37,514,941.44 $38,106,887.42 $38,175,541.78 68,654.36$ 0.2% 2024 vs 2023 YTD2022 YTD Actual 2023 YTD Actual 2024 YTD ActualSector AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) TYPE OF DEBT •General Obligation (GO) Bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the city •Revenue Bonds backed by user fee revenues •Other intergovernmental debt, backed by the full faith and credit of the city AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) LIMITATION OF DEBT •2.5% of the value of all taxable property within the city •1.5% as non-voted bonds – councilmanic approved •1% as voter approved - voter approves additional property tax to be levied above and beyond the statutory caps on property tax •2.5% of value of assessed value of property tax- voter approved for park facilities and utility bond issues AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) DEBT 10 AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) DEBT CAPACITY AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) RESERVES •Recommended practice – 2 months •Unexpected costs •Forecasted revenues lagging estimates •Cash flow needs •Contingencies •Funding for times of emergencies or disasters •Exposure to one-time funding needs •Potential use by other funds •Bond Ratings AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) CURRENT FISCAL POLICY •General Fund 12% •Risk/Antirecession 12% •Debt – 1 year payment •Utilities – 12% •Golf Course – 25% •Airport – 10% •Health insurance – 30% AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) FINANCIAL STABILITY PLAN •New guidance – at least 2 months or 17% •Risk Reserve •Antirecession •Self-Insurance •Catastrophic AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) THANK YOU Any questions? AG E N D A I T E M # 4 . a ) State Housing Legislation Renton City Council Retreat February 27 and 28, 2025 Matt Herrera, Planning Director AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) 830,000 NEW HOUSEHOLDS Population Growth and Targets Washington State needs 1.1 million new homes over the next 20 years The Washington State Legislature has passed many bills intended to increase the state’s housing supply and diversify housing inventory The long-range forecast is for continued growth 17,000 NEW HOUSEHOLDS Puget Sound Region 1.6 MILLION MORE PEOPLE 1.2 MILLION MORE JOBS 31,780 MORE JOBS City of Renton AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1042 – Conversion to Housing Requires cities to allow commercial buildings to convert to residential 50% more density than zone allows No requirement to provide additional parking No exterior design or architectural requirements beyond health and safety Cannot deny a permit due to non-conforming parking, height, setbacks, modulation, etc. Only for buildings with C of O at least 3 years old Compliance required by June 30, 2025 AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) Must allow middle housing in residential zones where single family detached housing is the predominant land use RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, and R-8 Middle housing defined: Buildings that are compatible in scale, form, and character with single- family houses and contain two or more attached, stacked, or clustered homes, Includes duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard apartments, and cottage housing Compliance required by June 30, 2025 HB 1110 - Middle Housing AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1110 Middle Housing - Units Allowed Unit allowance requirements where HB 1110 is applied INCREASE FOR: Within ¼ mile walking distance of a Major Transit Stop INCREASE FOR: Inclusion of affordable housing TIER 1: Population of 75,000 or more 4 units per lot 6 units per lot 6 units per lot if at least 2 units are affordable TIER 2: Population 25,000 – 75,000 2 units per lot 4 units per lot 4 units per lot if at least 1 unit is affordable TIER 3: Population under 25,000 that are contiguous with an UGA that includes the largest city in a county with a population over 275,000 2 units per lot ---- AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1110 - Middle Housing 6 Units Allowed within ¼ mile Walkshed In Renton, HB 1110 Major Transit Stop = Bus Rapid Transit AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1110 Middle Housing - Parking Standards Cannot require off-street parking when located within ½ mile walking distance of a major transit stop, i.e. bus rapid transit Parking determined by lot size Lots 6,000 sq. ft. or less: One off-street parking space per middle housing unit is the max that can be set Lots greater than 6,000 sq. ft.: Two off- street parking spaces per middle housing unit is the max that can be set AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1110 Middle Housing – No Parking Required ½ Mile Walkshed In Renton, HB 1110 Major Transit Stop = Bus Rapid Transit AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) Middle housing zoned parcels within ¼ mile and ½ mile walksheds Middle Housing (1/4 Mile and 1/2 Mile Combined Zone Parcels in Middle Housing Buffer Parcels Citywide Percent of Citywide RC 12 144 8% R-1 26 231 11% R-4 243 4,591 5% R-6 548 5,085 11% R-8 2,383 11,754 20% Middle Housing (1/4 Mile Buffer) Zone Parcels in Middle Housing Buffer (1/4 Mile) Parcels Citywide Percent of Citywide RC 2 144 1% R-1 17 231 7% R-4 72 4,591 2% R-6 192 5,085 4% R-8 1123 11,754 10% AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) Neighborhoods with existing homeowner associations that do not allow multifamily development Lots in impaired or threatened watersheds Any lots designated with critical areas or their buffers Lots that have been designated as “urban separators” by countywide planning policies Lots where water utility systems/providers do not have adequate water supply or available connections to serve the increased number of units HB 1110 Middle Housing - Exemptions AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1337 - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Must allow at least 2 ADUs on all lots that allow single-family homes in the following configurations: 1 attached ADU and 1 detached ADU; or 2 attached ADUs; or 2 detached ADUs Owner occupancy no longer required Allowed as accessory uses to other housing types – townhouses, stacked flats, multiplex, etc. AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1337 (ADU’s) - Parking Parking requirements based on lot size Lots 6,000 sq. ft. or less: One parking space per ADU Lots greater than 6,000 sq. ft.: Two parking spaces per ADU No parking required within a ½ mile walking distance to a Major Transit Stop BRT and 15 minute intervals at least 5 hours/day AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) In Renton, HB 1337 Major Transit Stop = Bus Rapid Transit + Metro Routes 101, 105, 106, and 160 HB 1337 (ADU’s) – No Parking Required within ½ Mile Walkshed AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) In Renton, HB 1337 Major Transit Stop = Bus Rapid Transit + Metro Routes 101, 105, 106, and 160 Residential Parcels Within a ½ mile Walkshed ADU Parcel Buffer Zone Parcels in ADU Buffer Parcels Citywide Percent of Citywide RC 23 144 16% R-1 30 231 13% R-4 252 4,591 5% R-6 973 5,085 19% R-8 6,222 11,754 53% R-10 1,493 1,950 77% R-14 802 1,013 79% AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1337 (ADU’s) - Design Requirements may not be more restrictive than requirements for single-family development Setback requirements, lot coverage, tree retention, appearance/design, etc. Unit Size Cannot establish maximum size limits of less than 1,000 sq. ft. Unit size no longer based on lot size Height Cannot establish height limits of less than 24’ Detached ADUs may be sited on the rear lot line if the lot line abuts an alley AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1337 (ADU’s) - Separate Sale of ADUs ADUs may be sold separately to increase homeownership opportunities and build generational wealth Allows the unit to be individually owned and the remainder of the property is under common ownership Compliance required by June 30, 2025 AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1337 (ADU’s) HB 1337 (ADU’s) – Impact Fees Previous fee waivers and reductions expired December 31, 2024 Building and demolition, impact fees, system development fees, etc. New rates in effect January 1, 2025 New impact fee rates go into effect July 1, 2025 Impact fee amounts shall not be greater than 50% of the amount assessed on single- family (HB 1337)AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1998 – Co Living Must allow “sleeping units that are independently rented and lockable and provide living and sleeping space, and residents share kitchen facilities” Single room occupancy, boarding houses, micro housing, etc. In areas that allow residential or mixed use with 6 or more units per lot AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) HB 1998 Co-Living – Standards Each unit counts as ¼ housing unit for density, and as ½ housing unit for connection fees Maximum parking requirement is .25 per unit Can not require: any room dimension standards that are larger than building code, mix of unit sizes, or a mix of uses May not require parking if within ½ mile major transit stop BRT and 15 minute intervals, 5 hours/day Must adopt by December 2025 AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) Public Engagement Community Feedback Mixed feedback Support: Expand housing inventory and type, generational wealth, more flexibility and options for future development Concerns: Parking and traffic, privacy, capacity and limitations of aging infrastructure, affordability of middle housing, disproportionate impacts, etc. Out and About HB 1110 Online Open House 2024 Sustainability Fair National Biking and Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month Celebration 2024 Renton Home Show Renton Farmer’s Market (x4) Senior Resources Expo Rosie Rourke “Build an ADU in Renton” March 1 online Open House AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) Next Steps Direct public to WA State Housing Legislative Updates webpage Finalize draft ordinance Plan and schedule next public event(s) Online open house Planning Commission Route draft ordinance for internal review Adopt ordinance AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . a ) RENTAL REGISTRATION UPDATE AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . d ) OVERVIEW •Business License Requirements •Units •Starting Vs Current units registered •Updated Demographics •Other local Cities business plans/Changes AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . d ) BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 3 RENTAL TYPE REGISTRATIO N BUSINESS LICENSE Room rentals in the owner’s home NOT Required NOT Required* Owner-occupied properties with only 1 rental unit onsite (ADU, Duplex) Required NOT Required* Single-Family Home Required NOT Required* Condos – Renter Occupied Required NOT Required* Apartment Complexes Required Required Duplex, Tri-Plex, Four-Plex, etc. Required NOT Required* AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . d ) RENTAL UNITS BY TYPE 4 Housing Type Housing Units Owner Renter Owner Renter Total 43,357 21,109 22,248 49%51% Apartment 15,739 -15,739 -100% Condo 4,281 3,201 1,080 75%25% Single Family, Townhome, & Other 23,337 17,908 5,429 77%23% AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . d ) RENTAL REGISTRATIONS BY YEAR 55 311 677 968 1,189 2,1853392,033 5,923 11,113 16,335 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 TOTAL LICENSES TOTAL UNITS 2%9% 27% 50% 73% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 NUMBER OF LICENSES AND REGISTERED RENTAL UNITS PERCENT OF TOTAL RENTAL UNITS ENROLLED IN RENTAL REGISTRATION PROGRAM AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . d ) 51% 49% 0%25%50% 40% 60% 0%25%50% Housing Units: 43,357 Population: 108,800 Owner Renter 21,109 22,248 61,950 46,850 Owner Renter RENTER DEMOGRAPHICS Race and Ethnicity Owner Renter Citywide * Hispanic includes respondents of any race. 7% 9% 10% 13% 27% 48% 0%20%40% Other Black Two Races Hispanic Asian White 4% 5% 8% 7% 34% 50% 0%20%40% Other Black Two Races Hispanic Asian White 11% 13% 14% 21% 16% 45% 0%20%40% Other Black Two Races Hispanic Asian White Population by Race and Owner/Renter Status Owner Renter Race and Ethnicity Race and Ethnicity 64,750 44,050 32% 34% 34% 45% 62% 76% 60% 68% 66% 66% 55% 38% 24% 40% 0%20%40%60%80%100% Other Hispanic Black Two Races White Asian Citywide * Hispanic includes respondents of any race. AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . d ) 51% 22% 35% 0%20%40%60% RENTER DEMOGRAPHICS Median Household Income Owner Renter Citywide Owner Renter Citywide $72,232 $131,610 $96,626 $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 Monthly Rent Issaquah $2,660 Bellevue $2,598 Newcastle $2,561 Kirkland $2,500 Redmond $2,465 King County $2,079 Renton $2,016 Seattle $1,997 Washington $1,852 Kent $1,820 Auburn $1,735 Tukwila $1,661 United States $1,553 Current Rents (2025 YTD) Cost Burdened Households Median Household Income by Race * Hispanic includes respondents of any race. $84,750 $84,655 $72,577 $84,364 $98,392 $119,938 $96,626 $0K $25K $50K $75K $100K $125K Other Hispanic Black Two Races White Asian Citywide Cost Burdened Households by Race * Cost burdened defined as 30% or more of gross household income spent on housing 61% 46% 44% 17% 22% 23% 45% 32% 29% 0%20%40%60% Two Races White Asian 55% 55% 46% 31% 28% 22% 46% 46% 32% 0%20%40%60% Other Hispanic Black Owner RenterCitywide AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . d ) Household Size Average Household Size 2.53 2.75 2.27 Owner RenterCitywide RENTER DEMOGRAPHICS 9% 13% 17% 32% 29% 0%10%20%30%40% 5 or More 4-Person 3-Person 2-Person 1-Person 11% 16% 18% 34% 21% 0%10%20%30%40% 5 or More 4-Person 3-Person 2-Person 1-Person 7% 9% 15% 29% 39% 0%10%20%30%40% 5 or More 4-Person 3-Person 2-Person 1-Person Age of Householder Owner RenterCitywide 13% 11% 14% 20% 42% 0%10%20%30%40% > 65 55-64 45-54 35-44 < 35 22% 22% 24% 19% 13% 0%10%20%30%40% > 65 55-64 45-54 35-44 < 35 18% 17% 19% 19% 26% 0%10%20%30%40% > 65 55-64 45-54 35-44 < 35 Location Year Ago 1% 3% 2% 13% 82% 0%25%50%75%100% Same House 1 Year Ago Moved from within King County Moved from Other County in Washington Moved from Different State Moved from Abroad Citywide 0% 1% 1% 7% 91% 0%25%50%75%100% 1% 4% 3% 22% 70% 0%25%50%75%100% Owner Renter AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . d ) THANK YOU Prepared by: Charleen Pleasance Aaron Raymond AG E N D A I T E M # 6 . d ) Presented By: Paul Hintz, Redevelopment Manager phintz@rentonwa.gov 425-430-7436 2019 – 2024 Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Efforts Renton City Council Retreat February 27, 2025 Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan and Planned Action EIS AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) SUMMARY •Three separate but intertwined projects: Subarea Plan, EIS, Zoning Overlay •The Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan (2021) established a vision for the subarea (and won a Governor’s Smart Communities Award in 2022). •The Subarea Plan recommended developing a Planned Action Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) to catalyze development. •In 2021, the City was awarded a competitive grant by the Department of Commerce for $250,000 to complete a Planned Action EIS for the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan. •Planned Action EISs assess potential impacts of modeled development for a specified area based on a planning document (e.g., subarea plan, community plan, Comprehensive Plan) Planned Action Ordinance = EIS mitigation measures & Zoning Overlay •Development proposals consistent with the EIS and Planned Action Ordinance do not require additional State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review. •The planned action process is recognized as an opportunity to streamline and provide more certainty in the development review process. AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) SOUTH L AKE WASHINGTON PLANNED ACTION EIS (2002) SUNSET AREA PLANNED ACTION EIS (2011) •Over 20 years, this segment of South Lake Washington has transformed from an airplane-manufacturing site into a mixed-use lifestyle retail center with a wide selection of attractions and retailers, including a movie theater, a premier golf entertainment complex, several big-box retailers, medical offices, hotels, multi-family housing options, and a 727,000 sq. ft. office complex. •2023 Washington Governor’s Smart Communities Award – “Planning Legacy” •Long identified as a high-needs area for housing and services and has been a priority area for the city. •The Planned Action EIS and other public investments catalyzed private development in the Sunset Area. AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) PROJECT BACKGROUND •New transit center at Rainier Ave S and South Grady Way, 2026 Existing downtown transit center to remain as a transit hub •I-405 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), 2026 Sound Transit system expansion Fast arrivals and departures aided by new bus lanes Frequent service, every 10 minutes during rush hour •Transit Center parking garage (700 stalls) delayed until 2034 Staff working with Sound Transit staff to consider a public-private partnership to construct a mixed-use building and parking garage to provide some additional parking in the near-term Early Concept AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) Outreach & Engagement •STAKEHOLDER WORKGROUP –Renton School District, Sound Transit, King County Metro, WSDOT, Wizards of the Coast, Uwajimaya, Brotherton Cadillac, Kia Car Pros, Renton Village Associates, Renton Downtown Partnership, CMRE Partners, etc. •INTERDEPARTMENTAL TEAM –Economic Development, Public Works, Community Services, Planning, etc. •DEVELOPER FORUMS –Information exchange with affordable and market-rate developers –Bellwether Housing, RVA Cinema, Vulcan, Bridge Housing, Mercy Housing, SECO Development, Homestead Community Land Trust, etc. –Land development potential and challenges RAINIER/G RADY JUNCTION TOD S UBAREA PLAN AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) Plan Goals 1.ALIGN WITH OVERALL VISION FOR RENTON: Align with overall vision for Renton’s City Center; be complementary to Downtown, while furthering intent of our Urban Growth Center. 2.TRANSITION TO A MULTIMODAL CENTER: Transition the area into a pedestrian-oriented district with a multi-modal center and strong pedestrian connections. 3.CREATE A LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOOD: Create a livable, distinct neighborhood that is active 18 hours a day, complements Downtown, and gracefully integrates with neighboring areas. 4.CATALYZE DESIRED CHANGES: Leverage the recent and planned public investment in the area for the private investment to follow. RAINIER/G RADY JUNCTION TOD S UBAREA PLAN Source: City Center Community Plan AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) Plan Elements 1.MULTIMODAL ACCESSIBILITY •Identify pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure needs •Explore, at a conceptual level, the potential for future light rail 2.L AND USE •Identify needed zoning and development regulation updates •Ensure the housing, commercial areas, and public spaces meet plan goals 3.URBAN DESIGN •Through-block connections •Streetscape cross-sections •Open space 4.HEALTH AND EQUITY •Recommend mitigation for impacts such as air quality and pollution •Assess equity of access to transit, services, and amenities. RAINIER/G RADY JUNCTION TOD S UBAREA PLAN AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) 1.DEVELOP A NEW STREET NETWORK that provides strong multimodal connectivity and human-scale block sizes. 2.PROVIDE SAFE CROSSINGS FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS across S Grady Way, between Rainier Ave S and Talbot Rd S, and streetscape improvements along the corridor, such as landscape buffers and wide sidewalks. SUBAREA PLAN: MULTIMODAL ACCESS & TRANSPORTATION AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) SUBAREA PLAN: L AND USE AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) 1.CREATE A CENTRAL “MAIN STREET” with pedestrian oriented retail and high- density residential 2.PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED STREETS 3.ESTABLISH PARKS AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACES under power line corridors 4.PROVIDE A CENTRAL PLAZA or other open space for public gatherings surrounded by active uses. 5.ENHANCE THE STREAM BUFFER along north edge of I-405. 6.REQUIRE RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE as part of new residential development and small pedestrian oriented open spaces as part of commercial development. SUBAREA PLAN: URBAN DESIGN Source: Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) SUBAREA PLAN: HEALTH & EQUITY Air Pollution Mitigation Noise Pollution Mitigation Street Standards Open Space Flood Hazards Landscaping Transportation is Washington's largest source of air pollution and greenhouse gases. Source: Washington State Department of Ecology AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) SUBAREA PLAN: LIGHT RAIL STUDY STAKEHOLDERS: •City of Renton •Sound Transit •KC Metro •WSDOT •City of Tukwila AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) WHAT IS A PLANNED ACTION EIS? An ordinance providing development standards with mitigation measures, identified in an EIS, for a period (usually 20 years) in a defined area (i.e., Planned Action Area). Planned Actions are intended to expedite development proposals that: are consistent with adopted City plans; are identified in a planned action ordinance; have had their significant impacts adequately addressed in the EIS A Planned Action EIS can: Streamline the permit review process for faster approvals Reduce or eliminate the possibility of legal challenges to projects Reduce the overall costs for developers Attract growth to a priority planning area of a community Improve economic development and implement adopted plans Provide predictability for developers RAINIER/G RADY JUNCTION PLANNED ACTION EIS AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) RAINIER/G RADY JUNCTION PLANNED ACTION EIS No Action Incentive Based Growth Required Public Benefit AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) PLANNED ACTION EIS ALTERNATIVES – MODELED GROWTH Alt 1: No Action Alt 2: Incentive Based Growth Alt 3: Required Public Benefit AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) 1.Density Incentives 2.Height Incentives 3.Building Setbacks 4.Building Step-backs 5.Open Space Requirements 6.Prohibited Uses 7.Parking Standards 8.Green Factor Standards 9.Air and Noise Pollution 10.Street Standards 11.Through-Block Connections GOALS OF THE ZONING OVERLAY: 1.Flexibility and ease of implementation for staff – predictability for developers 2.Address issues/needs identified in the Subarea Plan and EIS 3.Uses other code provisions to remain current INCENTIVES/S TANDARDS: RAINIER/G RADY JUNCTION ZONING OVERLAY AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: DENSITY STANDARDS & INCENTIVES EXISTING INCENTIVES: MFTE, and waived fees and reduced parking for affordable housing INCREASED ALLOWED DENSITY: more than doubled BONUS DENSITY: Over 65% bonus CONSTRUCTION OR FEE IN-LIEU OF AFFORDABLE UNITS OPEN SPACE DEDICATION: publicly- or privately- owned, publicly accessible open space (natural open space, parks, plazas, or the town square plaza) 26.38 acres of land encumbered by power transmission line easements AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: BUILDING HEIGHT INCENTIVES HEIGHT BONUS: up to 150 ft. (maximum height allowed due to Airport Overlay/FAA regs. AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPEN SPACE AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: BUILDING SETBACKS REDUCED SETBACKS to realize urban design goals and pedestrian-oriented streetscape AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: BUILDING STEP-BACKS BENEFITS: •Reduces the scale of large buildings •Allows sunlight to reach the ground •Creates pedestrian-scaled environment •Allows better air circulation and relieves the “wind tunnel effect” •Creates transition to adjacent development •Creates usable exterior spaces and opportunities for landscaping •Adds architectural interest •Upper story step-backs also allow for additional eyes on the street in the form of decks and/or balconies. Source: Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan Source: Pedestrian Scaled Design.indd (miplace.org) AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: BUILDING STEP-BACKS AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM: 10% of site area or 10,000 square feet, whichever is less, dedicated onsite OPEN SPACE : publicly or privately owned publicly accessible open space in the form of natural open space, parks, plazas, or the town square plaza. AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: PROHIBITED L AND USES PROHIBIT USES that are not compatible with a pedestrian/transit-oriented district: 1.Car washes 2.Vehicle fueling stations (exception for EV charging and gas stations associated with a grocery store) 3.Businesses with drive-thru service: drive-in/drive-through retail, coffee stand, etc. 4.Standalone eating and drinking establishments unless architecturally and functionally integrated into the overall shopping center or mixed-use development (same condition applied to The Landing) 5.Kennels (does not preclude pet daycare facilities) 6.Commissary/ghost kitchens 7.Outdoor retail sales 8.Vehicle service and repair, small 9.Vehicle rental, small – unless vehicles are located off-site? 10.Tow truck operation/auto impoundment yard 11.Outdoor storage, existing 12.Outdoor storage, new 13.Convalescent centers (CUP) (prohibited along Main Street) 14.Surface parking lots (standalone) AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: PARKING STANDARDS •NO PARKING REDUCTIONS PROPOSED •CONSIDERATIONS Existing minimum & maximum parking requirements for commercial mixed-use development Parking is currently reduced by 75% for affordable housing units (1 parking space per 4 units) We routinely accept parking studies and allow reductions Fully operational transit center and BRT service may lag development Structured parking required for all residential but prohibited on ground floor along streets or active public realms. State preemption of parking requirements in “TOD Station Areas” likely AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: GREEN FACTOR STANDARDS WHAT IS IT? •A score-based system to determine the amount and quality of landscaping for new development and additions. •Projects subject to Green Factor standards must reach a minimum score established by the underlying zone. •Applicants can choose from a “menu” of landscape credits for various features, including green roofs, rain gardens, vegetated walls, trees, etc. WHY USE IT? •Helps manage stormwater runoff, aesthetics, and creates habitats for birds and beneficial insects •Increased use of permeable paving, green roofs, and green walls •More landscaping provided in/adjacent to rights-of-way •Helps prevent urban heat islands AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: AIR & NOISE POLLUTION 500-FOOT MITIGATION BUFFER extending north from the northern edge of I-405 for all new buildings: a.Provide double-glazed windows that do not open. b.No balconies on any side of a building facing I-405. c.Provide a centralized air filtration system. d.Use MERV 13 filters (or above) for HVAC system. e.Locate building air intakes as far as possible from I-405 or shielded from prevailing winds from highway). f.Design buildings with varying shapes and heights to help break up air pollution emission plumes, increase air flow, and help reduce pollutants such as particulates and noise. g.Where possible, building design, landscaping, and greenspaces should be designed to block building entries and outdoor areas. AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: STREET STANDARDS Primary Street Secondary Street Main Street Final street designs to be approved by the city, based on the street profiles from the Subarea Plan. *Curb-less transitions from sidewalk to street to be considered along Main Steet Intersection designs to be determined by the city, and roundabouts, and raised intersections will be the preferred options considered. Opportunities for mid- block connections will be considered as roads are designed. AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) ZONING OVERLAY: THRU-BLOCK CONNECTIONS AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) QUESTIONS? Staff Contact: Paul Hintz, Redevelopment Manager phintz@rentonwa.gov 425-430-7436 AG E N D A I T E M # 8 . a ) City of Renton AG E N D A I T E M # 9 . a ) WORLD CUP LEGACY SQUARE •What: Transform a vacant and underutilized commercial gravel property into an activated COMMUNITY GATHERING HUB. •Leverage the draw & economic opportunities generated by the 26 World Cup to address the lack of accessible public gathering and outdoor spaces in the heart Downtown for all ages and incomes. •Partner with Sounders RAVE foundation for the added “urban” soccer pitch. Value $125K. •Year -round activation; live music, sports broadcasting, educational programs, films & movies, art showcases, community meet ups, active play (soccer pitch), yoga in the park, etc. •Why: Placemaking! The art of developing a public space that attracts people, resulting in cultural and economic growth for ALL! AG E N D A I T E M # 9 . a ) Project Leads:•Troy Solly – PW •Betsy Severtsen – Parks•Justin Johnson, Emma Conley, Jessie Kotarski – CED In close cooperation with: •Eric Cutshall – PW •Brett Tietjen – IT •Ian Hardgrave – IT •Deb Boodell – Facilities •Amanda Free – CED •Alex Morganroth – CED •Fatoumata Traore – CED •Brianne Bannwarth –CED•Paul Hintz – CED Benefits of Internal Team•Efficient Timeline: •Design work began in March 2024•Completed conceptual design by the end of April 2024 •Team Expertise:•Leveraging in-house expertise •Significant cost savings•High-quality design output AG E N D A I T E M # 9 . a ) LAYOUT & AMENITIES Design Goals: Establish a strong sense of place, flexible yet purposeful, interactive and passive, clean & safe, naturally activated. A public gathering strengthening surrounding business. Amenities & Activation Community Gathering Hub Stage, secured video screen & sound system Live music, live performances, sports broadcasting, educational programs, films & movies, art showcases,classes, community meet ups, yoga in the square, etc. Active play space: RAVE donated mini pitch Play space for all ages, incomes and cultures Passive active Mix of lawn & hard scape Picnics in the square, a place to read & relax, chess board, on going art activity. Small business/Arts Incubator Small business start up or existing Renton business or expansion opportunity. AG E N D A I T E M # 9 . a ) AG E N D A I T E M # 9 . a ) Design Completion – Spring 2025 Phase 1 Completion – Summer/Fall 2025 Install all underground utilities Install all hardscapes Place the pad for the soccer pitch Plant landscaping & lawn to be established Lighting Rave Pitch (August) AG E N D A I T E M # 9 . a ) Design Completion – Spring 2025 Phase 2 Completion – Spring 2026 Stage, Video, Sound WIFI, Control Room Art Installations Temporary Business Incubator opportunity Planning for the activation AG E N D A I T E M # 9 . a ) BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS Rave Foundation PacNW Chamber of Commerce Renton Downtown Partnership Renton Arts Commission Family First Community Center Renton School District Potential Naming Rights AG E N D A I T E M # 9 . a ) Pavilion Public Market and Piazza Park (Led by PW) Permit Review Underway Bid – Q1 2025 Completion end of 2025 Turnover to operator 2026 Legacy Square (Led by CED, PW) Permit Review Underway Phase 1 Bid – End of Q2 2025 Phase 2 Bid – Start of Q3 2025 Completion end of April 2026 Logan Ave Festival Street Deferred to later years. AG E N D A I T E M # 9 . a ) NEXT STEPS/ ACTIVATION Hire an Event Coordinator for World Cup activations in Summer 2026. Plan Summer 2025 Activations to build momentum. Collaborate with Community Partners to enhance long-term event planning. Create a Vision for recurring and one-time events. Kickoff June 11, 2026, aligning with the FIFA World Cup (June 11 – July 19, 2026). AG E N D A I T E M # 9 . a )