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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning _ Development Committee - 27 Jan 2025 - Agenda - Pdf CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - Planning & Development Committee Meeting 5:45 PM - Monday, January 27, 2025 7th Floor Council Conference Room/Videoconference 1. OVERVIEW OF THE 2025 LONG RANGE PLANNING WORK PROGRAM a) Work Program 2025 2. CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE UPDATE BRIEFING a) Presentation 3. EMERGING ISSUES IN CED If you would like to attend this week's meeting remotely, you can do so by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86997277667?pwd=VU9Wb3ZRSCtvM2lOTy9ybUZwZmQ0dz09 Zoom Meeting ID: 869 9727 7667, Passcode: 749418 You can call through Zoom at (253) 215-8782 and use the Meeting ID. 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 #1. a) 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 #1. a) 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 #1. a) 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 #1. a) DOCKET #235 CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE (CAO) UPDATE Planning and Development Committee January 27, 2025 Presented by: Paul Hintz, Redevelopment Manager 425-430-7436 phintz@rentonwa.gov AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a ) Issue: 1.The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires all cities and counties in Washington to adopt regulations protecting “critical areas” to preserve the natural environment, wildlife habitats, and sources of fresh drinking water. Critical areas regulation also encourage public safety by limiting development in areas prone to natural hazards like floods and landslides. 2.Every ten years, counties and cities are required to take legislative action to review and, if needed, revise their comprehensive land use plans and development regulations to ensure the plans and regulations comply with the requirements of the GMA. This update is due by June 1, 2025. 3.The level of review depends on several factors. •If the jurisdiction contains significant, extensive, and/or inadequately protected critical areas, a more detailed review of its policies and development regulations may be necessary. •If new sources of best available science (BAS) are identified (including any management recommendations associated with the new science), the jurisdiction should review those updates for applicability to its critical areas regulations. SUMMARY OF D-235 AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a ) FIVE TYPES OF CRITICAL AREAS 1.Wetlands. 2.Areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water. 3.Frequently flooded areas. 4.Geologically hazardous areas. 5.Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. Source: WA State Dept. of Commerce – Critical Areas Handbook *Salmonids play an extremely important role in the ecosystem and are vital cultural and economic resources, therefore jurisdictions must also “give special consideration to conservation and protection measures necessary to preserve or enhance anadromous fisheries.” Renton’s Critical Areas as mapped on the City of Renton’s (COR) Maps https://maps.rentonwa.gov/Html5viewer/Index.html ?viewer=cormaps AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a ) SPECIAL CONSIDERATION OF ANADROMOUS FISHERIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE FIVE TYPES OF CRITICAL AREAS 1.Wetlands and their buffers store floodwater, recharge groundwater, remove pollutants and excess nutrients, and provide habitat for a large number of plants and animals. 2.Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, including wetlands and wetland buffers and riparian management zones, provide continuous vegetated riparian areas that are key to functioning salmonid habitat. 3.Frequently flooded areas protection addresses flooding that can directly impact salmonid habitat quality and availability. Restoring floodplain connectivity improves off-channel rearing habitat vital for young salmonids (smolts). Impervious surface coverage, vegetation removal, and other alterations can affect water quality, stream flows, and other ecosystem functions vital to salmon habitat. 4.Geologically hazardous areas may affect salmonids in a variety of ways. Steep slopes along shorelines can include feeder bluffs that benefit salmon habitat. While erosion and mass wasting slide events that occur naturally can block streams or overload them with sediment. 5.Critical aquifer recharge areas contribute to groundwater quality and in-stream flow. While critical aquifer recharge areas are designated and protected to ensure availability of potable water, the groundwater resource also interacts with streams. Source: WA State Dept. of Commerce – Critical Areas Handbook AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a ) POTENTIAL SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE CAO 1.Channel Migration Zones (CMZs): •CMZ determines the potential lateral movement of a river or stream’s channel over time. •Renton’s Shoreline Master Program contains some references to CMZs and associated land use restrictions. •CMZs are closely linked to floodplain regulations and can extend outside of SMP jurisdiction. •CMZ regulations introduced to the CAO will include opportunities to challenge the CMZ mapped by King County (2015) 2.Wetland Buffers: •Existing wetland buffers and replacement ratios may increase due to best available science. •Staff will provide a jurisdictional comparison to ensure proposed changes protect wetlands while not creating overly restrictive standards. Schematic of channel migration zone and its components. Springbrook Trail boardwalk crossing Springbrook Creek in Renton, Wash. The public trail is part of the 130-acre Springbrook Creek Wetland and Habitat Mitigation Bank. The critical urban wetland corridor helps control floods, filters drinking water,provides fish and wildlife habitat, and offers residents a chance to relax outdoors. AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a ) Next Steps: •Staff to review potential code changes and determine recommendations •Briefing on amendments to Planning & Development Committee (date TBD) •Briefing to Planning Commission (date TBD) •Planning Commission Public Hearing (date (TBD) Presented by: Paul Hintz, Redevelopment Manager 425-430-7436 phintz@rentonwa.gov AG E N D A I T E M # 2 . a )