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Home My WebLink About04/16/2025 - Agenda Packet AGENDA Planning Commission Meeting 6:00 PM - Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 4. AUDIENCE COMMENT 1. Virtual Attendees 2. In-person Attendees Those attending virtually (Call 253-215-8782, Zoom meeting ID: 880 3465 9736, password: Weplan2024 or https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88034659736?pwd=z1TyxJNsMEloal0MglAamlJkjbnLaR.1) will be offered an opportunity to speak before the in-person (physical meeting at the City Hall, 7F Council Chambers) comments are completed. 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 may 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 AND RECOMMENDATIONS: DOCKET GROUP 19B D-237: HB 1042 CONVERSION OF COMMERCIAL TO HOUSING 8. DELIBERATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: DOCKET GROUP 19B D-236: Page 1 of 4 HB 1110 MIDDLE HOUSING AND HB 1337 ADUS a) 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request. For more information please visit rentonwa.gov/planningcommission Page 2 of 4 The 2023 legislative session introduced and passed several significant housing and land use bills, including House Bill (HB) 1110 and HB 1337, which are related to middle housing and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). These bills are intended to diversify and expand the state’s housing supply and address the demand for affordable housing. Over the last several months, we’ve received numerous inquiries about the new legislation and how it will impact future development opportunities. The table below is intended to provide a summary for each topic and help folks understand future development opportunities, once the new legislation is in effect. ADUs HB 1337 Middle Housing HB 1110 Comments Proposed Number of Units Up to two (2) ADUs per residential lot. Up to four (4) units per lot, within ap- plicable zones. Up to six (6) units per lot on all lots within one-quarter mile walking dis- tance of a major transit stop. 6 units per lot if at least 2 units are reserved and recorded as affordable. Not all residential lots are eligible for the maximum unit count. Projects must comply with all applicable development regulations and must meet minimum in- frastructure and lot access requirements. ADUs count toward total number of units allowed on a lot. Proposed Unit Types ADUs may be attached to the principal unit, attached to a second ADU, or fully detached. Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, stacked flats, townhouses, and court- yard apartments. The City proposes a maximum of 4-units per building. ADUs are allowed as accessory uses to single-family dwellings, attached dwellings, and where middle housing is allowed. Proposed Applicable Zones RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-10, and R-14. RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, and R-8. To confirm the residential zoning desig- nation of the property you are inquiring about, go to rentonwa.gov/maps or email planningcustomerservice@rentonwa.gov and provide the property address. Proposed Maximum Unit Size Up to 1,000 sq. ft. per ADU when all appli- cable development regulations are met. n/a Projects must comply with applicable development regulations (e.g., building coverage, impervious surface coverage, setbacks, etc.). Proposed Parking Require- ments One (1) parking space per accessory dwelling unit. Lots 6,000 sq. ft. or Less: One (1) parking space per unit. Lots 6,000 sq. ft. and Greater: Two (2) parking spaces per unit. No parking required for the following: ADUs within a ½ mile walking distance of a major transit stop. Middle housing units within a ½ mile walking distance of a major transit stop. Ownership Individual units on a lot may be separately rented or owned through condominiumization or unit lot subdivision. Public Street Improve- ments and Dedications Not required for ADUs.Public street improvements/dedica- tion are proposed for new middle housing developments or addi- tions with a valuation greater than $175,000. Impact Fees New ADU impact fee rates will go into effect at a reduced rate start- ing July 1, 2025. Fees vary based on unit type and/or count. See rentonwa.gov/feeschedule. Impact fees are charged for transporta- tion, parks, fire, and schools. Renton Municipal Code Updates AMENDING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS AGENDA ITEM #8. a) Page 3 of 4 For project updates and other inquiries, visit rentonwa.gov/housingleg • Staff is actively working toward compliance with the state mandated municipal code amendments by the June 30, 2025 deadline. As we continue to develop the draft ordinance and move toward compliance with the state mandates, below are some assumptions and general information you should take into consideration when trying to decide whether to subdivide, develop middle housing, or construct ADUs. Please note all assumptions or information provided is still subject to change. • Issuance of a building permit is dependent on ability to meet federal, state, and local requirements. • The residential development standards of the zones, including minimum lot sizes, building coverage, setbacks, building height, and impervious surface standards, are not proposed to change. This means, for example, that if the property is currently located within the R-8 zone, and you propose to subdivide, you can use the current R-8 standards to assess the proposed project. • Increasing the number of dwelling units on a property will likely require connection to sewer. You can use COR Maps to verify sewer districts and sewer availability. If the property is within a non-city water and sewer district, you will need to contact the corresponding utility district to verify distance from the nearest utility lines. • Lots that are accessed via a shared driveway (a.k.a. private street or shared access easement) will be limited to the maximum number of dwelling units that can be accessed via a shared driveway. Renton Municipal Code (RMC 4-060.J) limits the use of a shared driveway tract to a maximum of 4 dwelling units. Shared driveways are not intended for the high-volume traffic that can be anticipated with higher intensity development. • The City will apply the same development regulations to middle housing that are applicable to detached single-family residences, including, but not limited to setbacks, lot coverage, stormwater, clearing, and tree canopy retention requirements to ensure compliance with existing ordinances intended to protect critical areas and promote public health and safety. • All development will be subject to the same development permit and environmental review processes that apply to detached single-family residences, unless otherwise required by state law including, but not limited to, shoreline regulations under chapter 90.58 RCW, building codes under chapter 19.27 RCW, energy codes under chapter 19.27A RCW, or electrical codes under chapter 19.28 RCW. AGENDA ITEM #8. a) Page 4 of 4