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Renton and Bankers Auto Rebuild and Towing CITY CLERK Prepare documentation to remove Renton Crown Apartments existing covenants MAYOR AND CITY CLERK Franchise agreement with Metricom Inc. for wireless CMU network Acceptance of IAC funds for the Springbrook Creek/Cleveland property acquisition PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Appeal re: Prellwitz Short Plat, NE 36th St/Aberdeen Ave, SBP-96-041 Approval of City-initiated environmental studies on potential development of Port Quendall site Aqua Barn Ranch Inc. request for pre-annexation agreement and zoning change PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Addition of new City Code Section to clarify role of Renton's Police Department for accreditation purposes Agreement re: funding for the Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force Program for 1996-97 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Agreement with King County for Oakesdale Ave SW alignment feasibility study Agreement with Metro to operate the Renton Urban Shuttle ORDINANCES FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING 1996 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (1st reading 08/12/96) 1996 Zoning Map adoption (1st reading 08/12/96) Allowing exceptions/exemptions to the Sign Code for specific sign types(1st reading 08/12/96) Approving the S. 55th St. street vacation (Pedro/VAC-96-002) (1st reading 08/12/96) PUBLIC HEARINGS 8/19/96—Multi-family Density Ranges Code amendments 8/19/96—Hughes 60% Annexation Petition(Monster Rd SW and S 140th St) 9/16/96—Miller/May Valley Prezoning, Phase I (148th Ave SE to NE Sunset Blvd) RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting August 12, 1996 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building r"" MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF TONI NELSON, Council President; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER; DAN COUNCILMEMBERS CLAWSON; KING PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; MICHAEL KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; REBECCA LIND, Principal Planner; MARK PYWELL, Senior Planner; JENNIFER TOTH HENNING, Senior Planner; NEIL WATTS, Plan Review Supervisor; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; STAFF SERVICES MANAGER PENNY BRYANT, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 22, 1996, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. .� PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Tanner was read declaring September 28, 1996, to Day of Concern for the be Day of Concern for the Hungry in the City of Renton, and urging all Hungry: September 28, citizens to join with the Emergency Feeding Program to feed those who are 1996 hungry. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Planning: Street Grid and in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Subdivision Zoning Code hearing to consider the Street Design (Street Grid) Subdivision and Zoning Amendments Code amendments. Rebecca Lind, Principal Planner, explained that the major change in the proposed regulations is to move the language addressing street patterns from the Zoning Code to the Subdivision Code, and to provide a more flexible approach to regulations governing how new streets will be located and connected to the existing street systems. Ms. Lind further explained that three new definitions will be added to the Code. They are flexible grid, arterial pass-through traffic, and substantial existing improvements. Continuing, Ms. Lind said the proposed ordinance provides for a flexible grid system which would be the predominant street pattern for future subdivisions. Linkages including streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian/bike paths will be used within and between neighborhoods when they create a continuous and interconnecting network of roads and pathways. +�•� Ms. Lind explained that currently there are very rigid requirements for street patterns. The proposed language clarifies and broadens the application of modifications and provides additional exceptions. The exceptions include: topography, environmental constraints, achievement of minimum density, August 12, 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Pam reduction of pass-through arterial traffic, safety, avoiding creation of dual street frontage, and the location of substantial existing improvements. Ms. Lind concluded by pointing out that offset or loop roads are the preferrecloo alternative configurations. However, cul-de-sac streets may be permitted where alternative configurations are not practical. Responding to Council inquiry, Ms. Lind explained the difference between the old and new language regarding the use of cul-de-sacs. Cul-de-sacs are limited to circumstances where the other alternative configurations are not considered practical. She added that the new language further limits cul-de- sacs but the overall exceptions are more flexible. Mayor Tanner stated that he agreed that the use of cul-de-sacs should be limited, however, he does not want the new language to cause any misunderstanding. Mr. Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, clarified that in the past, the use of the word cul-de-sac applied to any street in a subdivision. The new language states that cul-de-sacs are allowed in some cases as internal streets. In other cases, when streets that connect with other subdivisions and arterials are impractical, then the use of cul-de-sacs is allowed. Mr. Katterman added that offset or loop roads are the preferred alternative if innerconnections are not possible within or between subdivisions. Councilman Corman expressed his support for the use of cul-de-sacs. He pointed out that many people prefer living on cul-de-sacs because there is not as much traffic. Councilman Edwards said he agreed with Mr. Corman. On the other hand, Mr. Edwards noted, if the use of cul-de-sacs is increased there will be fewer innerconnections. Hence there is an advantage to the grid system because it disperses the traffic. Councilman Parker stated that he hoped there will continue to be additional new developments. He added that being flexible in the use of cul-de-sacs was important and desirable to future Renton residents. Audience comment was invited. David L. Halinen, 10500 NE 8th St., Suite 1900, Bellevue, 98004, representing AnMarCo, said that he has been involved in subdivision development for many years. He mentioned that developers favored the use of cul-de-sacs and recommended that they be considered the same as offset or loop roads. Mr. Halinen stated that there should be clarification in the new language regarding who has authority to make decisions about cul-de-sacs. He added that he preferred the department rather than the hearing examiner to have that authority. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. It was noted that the subject matter will remain in Planning & Development Committee for further review. mod August 12, 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Page 305 APPEALS Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Planning & Development report of the appeal by Landmark Development Group regarding the Committee Lexington Ridge Apartments (File No. SA-95-184). The Committee convened w. Appeal: Lexington Ridge on July 30, 1996 to consider the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision of Apartments, 300 Vuemont May 28, 1996, as revised on reconsideration dated June 26, 1996. The PI NE, SA-95-184 applicant has filed a request for approval of a site plan for a 252 unit apartment complex on a 12.7 net acre site. The subject property is located at 300 Vuemont Place NE, east of I-405 and north of NE 3rd St. The applicant appealed seven (7) of the ten (10) conditions imposed by the Hearing Examiner. 1. The applicant appealed requirement #2 challenging the term "more mature plantings" as being vague. The Committee found that the term was vague as used herein. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the Council amend requirement #2 to define that term as: a minimum of 2-2 1/2 inch caliper on deciduous trees; 6-8 feet in height for conifers; and 5 gallon quantity for shrubs. Further, the Committee recommended that the Council amend requirement #2 to include the following: "The applicant is required to plant ivy so that it grows on the vault in such a manner as to cover it." 2. The applicant appealed requirement #3 challenging the term "drop" as being vague. The Committee found that term vague as used herein. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the term "drop" include: any rockery or wall taller that 3 feet and adjacent to a walkway, and any slope which is steeper than 1 to 1. The intent of this requirement is for pedestrian safety. Applicant's grading plans are subject to the approval of development services. 3. The applicant appealed requirement #4 regarding the limitation that the fencing between the subject property and the adjoining church be something other than cyclone fencing. The Committee found that the Hearing Examiner imposed a policy that does not reflect the policies of the City. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the Council amend requirement #4 to read as follows: "The applicant shall construct a view obscuring fence of durable materials between the subject site and the adjacent church playground. Such fence shall be subject to approval of the City and shall be maintained by the developer or homeowners' association, if one is created." 4. The applicant appealed requirement #5 regarding the provision of free parking stalls on the subject site. The Committee found this to be a substantial error of law, as there is no authority for such a requirement. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the Council reverse requirement #5. 5. The applicant appealed requirement #6 in the Hearing Examiner's letter on reconsideration, dated June 26, 1996, regarding the limitation on grading until such time as the applicant has closed on the purchase of the subject site. The applicant has since withdrawn this appeal issue. (See page 310 for related correspondence.) 6. The applicant appealed that portion of requirement #6 regarding the revegetation of the site in the event the project is not completed. The Committee noted that it is the intent of this requirement to protect the site from erosion, not create a new landscaped area, should the project be abandoned. Therefore, the Committee found that the Hearing Examiner August 12 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 306 erred by requiring landscaping as intense as the proposed landscaping for the project. Therefore, the Committee recommended that Council amend the subject language of requirement #6 to read as follows: "The applican shall post a bond, or other device acceptable to the City Attorney with them application, for the revegetation of the site if the project is not completed. If the applicant fails to develop the site, the applicant shall be required to plant ground cover and other landscaping as required by City staff." 7. The applicant appealed requirement #7 regarding the reduction in the number of stories in Building H. The Committee found that the Hearing Examiner erred in imposing this requirement as there are no City Codes that would require the reduction. Therefore, the Committee recommended the Council reverse requirement #7. 8. The applicant appealed requirement #8 challenging the term "demarcation" as vague. The Committee found that the term "demarcation" would include painting and striping. However, as the requirement may be vague, the Committee recommended that the Council amend the requirement to read: "The applicant shall create crosswalks for the complex, using any reasonable materials or markings, subject to the approval of City staff." MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Appeal: O'Connor Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Preliminary Plat, Benson report of the appeals by Thomas L. Dickson, representing Thomas O'Connor, mod Dr S, PP-95-176 and by the Winsper Homeowners' Association, represented by Mark A. Clausen, (File No. PP-95-176). The Committee convened on July 24, 1996 to consider the second appeal regarding the O'Connor Preliminary Plat. The first appeal was heard on May 7, 1996. At that time the Committee found no error of law or fact relating to all issues other than the access. On that issue, the Committee found that the Hearing Examiner's recommendation may have been based on insufficient information. The Council remanded the matter to the Hearing Examiner on the sole issue of the access to the subject site. The subject property is located at the 3400 block of Benson Dr. S. It is east and southeast of the Winsper subdivision. The applicant seeks to subdivide a 10.21 acre site into 47 residential lots. Three public hearings have been held before the Hearing Examiner, the last of which was held on June 18, 1996. The Hearing Examiner's recommendation was issued on July 1, 1996. He recommended two alternatives for the Council to consider with regard to conditioning access. The first alternative involved requiring the applicant to construct a road connecting Talbot Rd. to the Benson Hwy. (SR-515). The second alternative required the applicant to conduct a traffic study after 80% of the O'Connor plat is occupied. Motions for reconsideration were filed at or about the same time as the notices for appeal. The Hearing Examiner did reconsider his decision and issued new language for the alternatives in a letter dated July 15. 1996. The Hearing Examiner modified the second alternative by adding a third part: to allow primary access from Talbot Rd. with a gate, if necessary, (presumably after the study) at the southeast corner of the O'Connor site to prohibit all but emergency access to and from SR-515. August 12 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 307 As in the first appeal hearing, there was considerable discussion regarding the purpose of the stub road in the Winsper development, whether it was solely intended as an emergency access only or as a secondary access to Winsper. The Hearing Examiner's first alternative called for the applicant to construct a new road to develop a direct link between his parcel and Talbot Rd. As that option would require the applicant to obtain easements through numerous other properties which are not currently seeking to subdivide or develop and would eliminate this applicant's ability to build this proposed site, the Committee found that the Hearing Examiner's recommendation should be disregarded as inconsistent with City policies. The Committee found that alternative #2, as amended by the Hearing Examiner's letter on reconsideration, should be disregarded in its entirety as it is not consistent with City policies regarding the acceptable levels of service, connectivity between neighborhoods, and provision of emergency services. On the issue of access to the subject site, the Committee recommended that the Council modify the recommendations of the Hearing Examiner dated July 1, 1996 and July 15, 1996 to require the following: "The applicant shall connect proposed street "C" to S. Wells St. and obtain from the intermediate property owner (Steigman) the necessary easement. However, none of the owners of affected properties, or their successors, are precluded from petitioning the City for a traffic study or to consider remedies if the circumstances of traffic through Winsper, the Steigman property, or the O'Connor plat develop into unsafe or unreasonable conditions." Those requirements imposed by the Hearing Examiner in his original recommendation of March 25, 1996, which are not inconsistent herewith, are still in full force and effect, as those were upheld by the Council on May 20, 1996. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.* Councilman Corman stated that he withheld his signature from the committee report, and he detailed the problems the Committee faced in making their final decision. Continuing, Mr. Corman explained that the Winsper residents looked to the Council to come up with a solution to the access issue. Despite going through the public hearing process twice, none of the access alternatives were acceptable to residents. He asserted that the first thing a developer should do when building something is to provide adequate access to it. Mr. Corman concluded by stating that the project should be sent back to the developer until plans are submitted which will clear the public hearing process. Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler responded that she felt the Committee had done a good job in dealing with the issues as they came up. One problem, she mentioned, was that instead of offering a solution, the Hearing Examiner offered options for consideration by Council. Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler explained that if problems do develop for Winsper residents, the report is worded so that those problems can be addressed as they occur. In conclusion, Mrs Keolker-Wheeler pointed out that infill problems like this will continue to come before the Council. .... Councilman Corman pointed out that the Benson Highway (SR-515) is the only available collector road which can serve as access to the site, and it was not designed for additional access. *CARRIED. Mr. Corman asked that his "no" vote be reflected in the record. a August 12, 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Page 308 Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler expressed her appreciation for Assistant City Attorney, Zanetta Fontes' services. ..o AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11 th Pl., Renton, 98056, stated that even after a slurry Citizen Comment: Evans - seal was applied following the resurfacing of Union Ave. NE, the ruts are still Various present. Mr. Evans also stated that advance signage should be installed to properly warn motorists of street closures and any kind of work which disrupts traffic. On another subject, Mr. Evans expressed his concern regarding the lack of supervision at a group home located on Olympic Ave. NE. He described two incidents where group home residents walked unannounced into neighboring homes, noting that if residents are not better supervised, someone was going to get hurt. In response to Mr. Evans, Councilman Parker advised that the Union Ave. NE project is not yet completed. Mayor Tanner assured Mr. Evans that his items of concern will be looked into. Citizen Comment: McKay Susanne McKay, 629 S. 32nd St., Renton, 95055, stating that she was a - O'Connor Preliminary Winsper resident, expressed her disappointment in the Council's handling of Plat Appeal, PP-95-184 the O'Connor Preliminary Plat appeal and felt the applicant can well afford to provide alternative access to the site. She concluded by asking the Council to reconsider their decision. Citizen Comment: Philip Clements, 2600 Century Square, Seattle, 98101, representing Walashek Clements - Maplewood Industrial & Marine, spoke regarding the bid opening on August 6, 1996 for Creek Sedimentation Basin the Maplewood Creek Sedimentation Basin Reconstruction and Improvement Reconstruction, CAG-96- Project. Mr. Clements explained that Walashek Industrial was the apparent 4010 096 low bidder, however he discovered that the second lowest bidder may be filing a protest. He noted that the bottom line of Walashek Industrial's bid was correct, explaining that a mistake was made due to a scribner's error in the body of the document. Mr. Clements asserted that the mistake was not material and urged Council to accept the bid. Assistant City Attorney, Zanetta Fontes, affirmed that a protest had been filed by the second lowest bidder, and requested that the matter be removed from the consent agenda and postponed for one week. Citizen Comment: Halinen David L. Halinen, 10500 NE 8th St., Suite 1900, Bellevue, 98004, stated that - Various he was available to answer any questions pertaining to the Renton Crown Apartments Release of Covenants. (See page 311 for Planning & Development Committee report.) On another matter, Mr. Halinen spoke regarding the Aqua Barn Ranch Inc., property located on Maple Valley Highway. He explained that this matter is before the Metropolitan King County Council for a possible zoning amendment. Because the property lines are within Renton's future annexation area, Mr. Halinen requested that Council review the proposal, preferably by the next County Council meeting scheduled for September 16, 1996. (See page 311 for related correspondence.) Citizen Comment: William Hoglund, 727 S. 32nd PI., Renton, 98055, a Winsper resident, Hoglund - O'Connor expressed his concerns for the future residents of the O'Connor development. Preliminary Plat Appeal, Stating that even though he does support community development, Mr. PP-95-184 Hoglund explained that he was worried about the traffic problems that will arise as a result. August 12 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Page 309 Citizen Comment: Au - Anna Au, 3142 Wells Ave. S., Renton, 98055, spoke not as president of the O'Connor Preliminary Plat Winsper Homeowners' association but as a Winsper homeowner. She explained Appeal, PP-95-184 that residents were frustrated with the whole appeal process and described the .�. problems that had occurred. Ms. Au complimented the Hearing Examiner's handling of the matter, remarking that he presented the Planning & Development Committee with workable options to solve the problems. Ms. Au concluded by mentioning her misgivings concerning future traffic safety difficulties on S. 32nd St. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are accepted by one motion which follows the listing. Police: City Code Section City Attorney recommended the addition of a new City Code Section to Clarifying Departmental clarify the role of Renton's Police Department for accreditation purposes. Role Refer to Public Safety Committee. CAG: 96-095, Glencoe City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/07/96 for CAG-96-095, Glencoe Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Park Equipment Installation; three bidders; engineer's estimate Equipment Installation, $45,000; and submitted staff recommendation to award contract to the low Ohana Nursery bidder, Ohana Nursery, in the amount of $33,833.11. Council concur. CAG: 96-088, N 4th St City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/01/96 for CAG-96-088, North 4th Overlay, M.A. Segale Street Overlay Project; four bidders; engineer's estimate $160,492; and submitted staff recommendation to award contract to the low bidder, M. A. Segale, Inc., in the amount of $137,620.35. Council concur. CAG: 96-097, High Ave S City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/07/96 for CAG-96-097, High Ave. S. Stormwater Outfall Stormwater Outfall Improvement Project; four bidders; engineer's estimate Improvement Project, RJC $71,620.83; and submitted staff recommendation to award contract to the low Inc. bidder, RJC Inc., in the amount of $80,983.10. Council concur. CAG: 96-096, Maplewood City Clerk reported bid opening on 8/06/96 for CAG-96-096, Maplewood Creek Sedimentation Basin Creek Sedimentation Basin Reconstruction; five bidders; engineer's estimate Reconstruction, Walashek $284,904.67; and submitted staff recommendation to award contract to the low Industrial & Marine bidder, Walashek Industrial & Marine, in the amount of $318,496.44. Council concur. (Postponed to 8/19/96 - see later motion.) Appeal: Prellwitz Short City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision on the Prellwitz Plat, NE 36th St/Aberdeen Short Plat, 9 residential lots on 1.5 acres located at NE 36th St. and Aberdeen Ave NE, SHP-96-041 Ave. NE; appeal filed on 7/01/96 by Douglas Prellwitz, 20335 SE 136th St., Issaquah, 98027 (File No. SHP-96-041). Refer to Planning & Development Committee. CRT: 96-003, Curb One, Court Case filed by Curb One Inc. v. the City of Renton and Scoccolo Inc. v. Renton & Scoccolo Construction regarding alleged failure to pay money due for work done on the Construction Park Ave. N. reconstruction project. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. CRT: 96-002, Drew Court Case filed by Drew Whitton v. the City of Renton and Bankers Auto Whitten v. Renton & Rebuild and Towing regarding the impounding and auction of plaintiff's Bankers Auto Rebuild & motorcycle. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Towing August 12, 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Page 310 Parks: Earlington Community Services Department recommended approval of low bid in the Neighborhood Park amount of $32,919.46 from Weinmann Construction, Inc., for the installation Playground Equipment of new playground equipment at Earlington Neighborhood Park; engineer's Installation, Weinmann estimate $35,000. (Small works roster) Council concur. ..rr Construction, Inc., CAG- 96- CAG: 96-, IAC Funds for Community Services Department submitted proposed agreement with the Springbrook Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) to accept a $126,720 Creek/Cleveland Property grant for the acquisition of the Springbrook Creek/Cleveland property. Acquisition Council concur. (See page 314 for resolution.) Development Services: Development Services Division requested approval of City-initiated planned Port Quendall (Lake action approach which will include environmental studies on the potential Washington) redevelopment of 60 acres of Lake Washington waterfront property known as Redevelopment EIS the Port Quendall site. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. Development Services: NE Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of 19th St (Union to Shelton) dedication from Thomas F. and Raylene S. Gibson for a roadway right-of- Right-of-Way Dedication way on NE 19th St. between Union Ave. NE and Shelton Ct. NE to achieve a consistent straight alignment with the existing roadway. Council concur. Police: Narcotics Task Police Department requested approval of a contract to renew federal funding Force Grant Funding of the Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force Program for 1996-97 in the (1996-97), CAG-96- amount of $247,916. Renton's local match is $62,467.75. Refer to Public Safety Committee. Planning: Annual Zoning Technical Services Division requests adoption of the Zoning Map Book dated .nr Map Update August 2, 1996 as the annual updated Zoning Map of the City. Council concur. (See page 314 for ordinance.) Transportation: Oakesdale Transportation Systems Division submitted proposed interlocal agreement in (Monster to SR-900) the amount of $100,000 with King County for a feasibility study to determine Alignment Feasibility alignment needs on Oakesdale Ave. SW from Monster Rd. to SR-900. Study, King County, Renton's cost share is $50,000. Refer to Transportation Committee. CAG-96- Transportation: Renton Transportation Systems Division submitted proposed contract with Metro in Urban Shuttle, Metro, the amount of $897,000 to operate the Renton Urban Shuttle which will CAG-96- provide free shuttle service connecting downtown Renton with major employment sites for a two-year period. Renton's cost share is $187,992. Refer to Transportation Committee. Added Item Airport Division requested approval of an agreement with Bruce Allen, in an Airport: Appraisal of amount not to exceed $10,000, to conduct an appraisal of leased airport Leased Property, Bruce property. Council concur. Allen, CAG-96- MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 8.e. (MAPLEWOOD CREEK SEDIMENTATION BASIN RECONSTRUCTION BIDS) AND TO INCLUDE ADDED ITEM 8.q. CARRIED. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL POSTPONE ITEM 8.e FOR ONE WEEK FOR LEGAL REVIEW. CARRIED. August 12, 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Paye 311 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from William K. Goodwin, 701 Fifth Ave., Seattle, Citizen Comment: 98104, representing Landmark Development Group Il, formally withdrawing Goodwin - Lexington its appeal of one of the seven issues raised in its appeal letter submitted on ,... Ridge Apartments Site 7/09/96 regarding the Lexington Ridge Apartments site approval. The issue Approval Appeal, 300 being withdrawn is #6 regarding the requirement related to planting. Vuemont PI NE, SA-95- 184 Citizen Comment: Correspondence was read from Alain D. Bourdoiseau, 1915 NE 27th St., Bourdoiseau - Houser Way Renton, 98056, relaying his concerns about the installation of an HOV (high HOV Lane occupancy vehicle, or carpool) lane as part of the NE Sunset Boulevard improvement project at Maple Valley Highway. Councilman Edwards stated that the letter echoed his sentiments regarding the HOV lanes, and asked if this matter had gone through Committee. Mayor Tanner replied that it had not, and added that the matter will be reviewed. Responding to Council inquiry, Gregg Zimmerman, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator, explained that the Sunset Boulevard freeway on-ramp project is not related to ramp metering. He confirmed that the State must reach an agreement with the City before any ramp metering is installed. Continuing, Mr. Zimmerman stated that the marking of the HOV lanes is a Transportation Improvement Project (TIP) being performed by the City in order to conform with the Growth Management Act. The HOV lanes portion of that road made the City eligible for about $1.8 million in grant funds for that project and the Houser Way Bypass project. He added that unless HOV elements are incorporated into TIP projects, many types of State and Federal 'aw grant funding will not be made available to the City. Mayor Tanner acknowledged the importance of the funding, however he believed the requirements for HOV designation can be met without causing traffic problems for motorists exiting and entering the major highways. Citizen Comment: Halinen Correspondence was read from David L. Halinen, 10500 NE 8th St., Suite - Aqua Barn Property, 1900, Bellevue, 98004, representing Aqua Barn Ranch Inc., regarding the Maple Valley Hwy/152nd north ten acres of Aqua Barn's property located at the intersection of Maple Ave SE Valley Highway and 152nd Ave. SE. He requested that Council pass a resolution indicating that the City does not object to the King County comprehensive plan and area zoning amendment to Neighborhood Business. Mr. Halinen also requested that a pre-annexation agreement be considered by the Council. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS ITEM TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Plannine & Development report regarding the Renton Crown Apartments removal of existing covenants. Committee The applicant submitted a site plan application to construct 106 one and two Building: Renton Crown bedroom units on a 7.5 acre site (File No. SA-96-038). The project site is Apartments Site Approval, located at Rainier Ave. S. and S. 119th St., across from the Renton Municipal Rainier Ave N, SA-96- Airport. The Hearing Examiner denied the application but under appeal the 038 City Council reversed the Hearing Examiner's determination and approved the project. As part of the approval, the applicant was required to address the existing covenants on the project site. August 12, 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Page 312 The covenants were recorded as a requirement of a previous project that had been approved for this site but was never constructed. The covenants prohibited development above the 70 foot contour line on the project site after the proposed grading was to have been completed. However, the ..rt grading was never initiated and therefore, the contour line was never established. The intent of the covenant was to protect the steep slopes from development. The new project that is proposed, and recently approved by the City Council, established a different grading pattern. The steep slopes on the site will be protected by Native Growth Protection easements. These easements will not only prevent development of the steep slopes but will also protect the native vegetation on the slopes. Staff recommended that the City Council allow the existing covenants (that were part of the previous project) to be removed. The Planning and Development Committee concurred with the staff recommendation regarding this matter. The Committee recommended that the City Clerk be directed to prepare appropriate documentation to release the covenants that were part of the previous project. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: 1996 Planning & Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Comprehensive Plan report regarding the 1996 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The Committee Amendments met in several sessions in June and July to review the Proposed 1996 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The Committee recommended adoption of these amendments as shown on the matrix dated July 31, 1996. The Committee also directed staff to prepare the necessary ordinance, map, and policy text amendments to implement these recommendations. The Committee also recommended that the pending 1995 Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Pan Abode Site, involving a proposed change in designation from Employment Area Industrial to Commercial Arterial, be continued until after the 1997 Amendment Cycle. MOVED BY KEOKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 314 for ordinance.) Development Services: Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a Sign Code Exemptions report regarding sign provisions for City sponsored signs and events. The (City and Public Service existing Sign Code does not include a specific provision for City signs, Signs) distinguishing them from advertising/identification signs for commercial businesses, etc. In addition, the Code prohibits both off-premise signs and signs located in public rights-of-way. The proposed amendments would exempt different types of City signs from Sign Code requirements. Signs that would be located within public rights-of-way would require approval of the sign placement by the City Transportation Systems Division. This review would mitigate potential traffic safety and sight distance concerns. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the amendment to the Sign Code, Chapter 20 of Title IV, City of Renton Building Regulations. The amendment would exempt the following August 12. 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Page 313 types of signs from Sign Code requirements: l) Temporary signs for announcing or promoting City-sponsored events, fairs, festivals; 2) Public service signs such as citizen recognition signs, neighborhood welcome signs, ■ w etc.; 3) City-sponsored or endorsed signs, banners, or decorations subject to approval of the Mayor's Office. In addition, an amendment is proposed to coordinate provisions of the Sign Code with the Public Art Exemption (Section 4-20-13). The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 314 for ordinance.) Planning: Infill Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler remarked that the City is beginning to Development Criteria and experience infill development problems. She explained that the Planning & Policies Development Committee is often restricted in making decisions regarding infill problems because of the City's Code, policies and the Growth Management Act. Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler informed Council that within the next two months, she would like to discuss infill development criteria and the items surrounding the issue including streets. Also, she would like Council to discuss policy language for use by the Hearing Examiner. Continuing, Mrs. Keolker-Wheeler explained that the Winsper neighborhood was built with streets narrower than is allowed by City Code, and with only one point of access where the Code requires two. These exceptions were made because of an agreement with King County. She pointed out that when exceptions are made to existing standards, the potential for problems increases. Councilman Clawson commented that the Winsper residents are facing a traffic problem, not necessarily a development problem, and spoke in support of mass transit. Councilman Corman echoed his support of Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler's plan to review the City's infill development policies. Renton River Days Councilman Parker commended Sandy Chastain, Community Relations Specialist, and the Renton River Days' Parade organizers. Transportation Committee Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report PAG: Metricom Inc regarding the franchise agreement with Metricom Inc. Metricom Inc. is Franchise for Wireless planning to start commercial operations in the Seattle market area in the CMU Network summer of 1996. This ten-year franchise agreement between the City of Renton and Metricom, Inc. will provide wireless data transmission communication and on-line access through a network system. Specifically, a small transmitter unit is installed on top of an existing street light pole or other utility poles. The number of units required will depend on the local topography, but an estimate is about one every 1,500 feet. Metricom, Inc. is incorporated in the State of Delaware, with corporate offices located in Los Gatos, Califormia. The Metricom ricochet network operates under the Federal Communications Commission Part 15, Unlicensed Radio Section, and they are allowed to utilize this portion of the radio spectrum as long as it complies with the rules of Part 15. August 12, 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Pape 314 The Transportation Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Metricom, Inc. Franchise Agreement. The committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the franchise agreement. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED "W BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Corman presented a report regarding a letter to Utilities: Rabanco Black Metropolitan King County Council and King County Executive. The River Transfer Station Committee recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and Council Expansion President to sign the letters addressed to Metropolitan King County Council members and the King County Executive. This letter expresses Renton's support for the expansion of Rabanco's Black River Transfer Station to include municipal solid waste (MSW). MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Edwards presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claims Vouchers #137531 - 138182; four wire transfers in the total amount of $4,121,192.12; approval of Payroll Vouchers #145747 - 146162; and 437 direct deposits in the total amount of $1,229,619.80. This report was amended by the Committee to not pay check No. 137684 for a total amount of $12,040.99. The Council does approve the total vouchers as amended to $4,109,151.13. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: RESOLUTIONS Resolution #3217 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an CAG: 96-, IAC Funds for agreement with the State of Washington entitled "WWRP Project Agreement, Springbrook Outdoor Recreation Account," for the granting of funds to the City for the Creek/Cleveland Property acquisition of the Springbrook Creek/Cleveland property. MOVED BY Acquisition NELSON, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 8/19/96 for second and final reading: Planning: 1996 An ordinance was read adopting the 1996 amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan, maps and data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY Amendments KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/19/96. CARRIED Planning: Annual Zoning An ordinance was read adopting the 1996 amendments to the zoning Map Book Update classifications of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/19/96. CARRIED. August 12 1996 Renton City Council Minutes Page 315 Development Services: An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-20-3.C, 4-20-8.A and 4-20-11 of Sign Code Exemptions Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No. (City and Public Service entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" to saw Signs) allow exceptions/exemptions of specific sign types. MOVED BY KEOLKER- WHEELER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/19/96. CARRIED. Vacation: S 55th St An ordinance was read vacating a portion of South 55th (Mary Pedro, VAC- (Pedro/VAC-96-002) 96-002). MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 8/19/96. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Corman commended the detailed letter sent by the Water Utility Utility: Chloramine Use in Division informing east Renton residents about the new water source. He Water Supply asked that the Administration provide the Utilities Committee with a briefing regarding the use of chloramines. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER COUNCIL BE BRIEFED ON THE CITY'S USE OF CHLORAMINES. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11th Pl., Renton, 98056, commented that he and other Citizen Comment: Evans - members of the public would also like to be notified of the briefing. Mayor Chloramine Use in Water Tanner pointed out that the use of chloramines is an accepted practice in Supply treating water. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:20 p.m. MARILY PXAERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann 8/12/96 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 12, 1996 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 8/19 City of Renton Mini Bond Process; (Nelson) 6:30 p.m. SCA Audit Draft Recommendations COMMUNITY SERVICES (Parker) FINANCE MON., 8/19 1995 Comprehensive Annual Report; (Edwards) 6:00 p.m. 1996 Mid-Year Report PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT WED., 8/14 Multi-Family Densities; (Keolker-Wheeler) 3:30 p.m. Environmental Impact Statement -Port Quendell Property; Renton/Kent Potential Annexation Area Joint Boundary PUBLIC SAFETY Mon., 8/19 Police Department Regulation Ordinance; (Clawson) 5:45 p.m. Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force Program TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 8/15 Park Ave. N. Final Acceptance; (Schlitzer) 2:30 p.m. Oakesdale Ave. SW to SR-900 Feasibility Study; King County Shuttle Operations Contract; Transit Advisory Board (Status Report) UTILITIES THURS., 8/15 CANCELLED (Corman) NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other comnuttee meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room unless otherwise noted.