HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 4, 2008
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 4, 2008 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Denis Law called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
MARCIE PALMER, Council President; KING PARKER; TERRI BRIERE;
RICH ZWICKER; GREG TAYLOR; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER DON PERSSON. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
DENIS LAW, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer;
ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator;
REBECCA LIND, Planning Manager; ERIKA CONKLING, Senior Planner;
ANGELA MATHIAS, Assistant Planner; MARTY WINE, Assistant CAO;
DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT VAN HORNE, DEPUTY CHIEF MARK
PETERSON and DEPUTY CHIEF CHUCK DUFFY, Fire Department; CHIEF
KEVIN MILOSEVICH, DEPUTY CHIEF TIM TROXEL, COMMANDER
CHARLES KARLEWICZ, COMMANDER KENT CURRY and MANAGER
PENNY BARTLEY, Police Department.
SWEARING-IN
CEREMONY
Councilmember Rich Zwicker
City Clerk Bonnie Walton administered the oath of office to Richard (Rich)
Zwicker, who on 1/28/2008 was selected by the Council to fill vacant Council
Position No. 2, formerly held by Dan Clawson. Mr. Zwicker will serve out the
remainder of the term to its expiration on 12/31/2009.
PUBLIC MEETING
Annexation: Red Mill, 128th
Ave SE & SE Petrovitsky Rd
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public meeting to
consider the 10% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Red Mill
Annexation; 224 acres, including the abutting street right-of-way, generally
located south of SE Petrovitsky Rd., east of 128th Ave. SE, and mostly north of
SE 180th St.
Planning Manager Lind explained that the annexation site contains 54 single-
family units, 96 condominium units, commercial development, significant
slopes, and wetlands. Public services are currently provided by Fire District
#40, Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, Cedar River Water and Sewer
District, and the Renton and Kent school districts.
Reviewing the site's zoning, Ms. Lind stated that existing King County zoning
is Community Business, R-24 (24 dwelling units per gross acre), R-18, R-6, and
R-4. The City's Comprehensive Plan designates the site as Commercial
Corridor and Residential Single Family, for which R-10 (ten dwelling units per
net acre), R-8, Commercial Arterial, and/or Commercial Office zoning is likely.
She noted that if the annexation moves forward, an in-depth zoning analysis of
the environmental constraints would be necessary, and a Comprehensive Plan
amendment would likely be necessary.
Ms. Lind reported that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with
City annexation policies and Boundary Review Board objectives. Regarding
the fiscal impact analysis, she stated that a surplus of $93,734 is estimated at
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current development and a surplus of $80,906 is estimated at full development.
Ms. Lind indicated that due to some potential flooding in the area, the Utility
Division recommends the use of King County's 2005 Surface Water Design
Manual, Level 2, for future development.
Ms. Lind noted the receipt of a letter from Sabrina Petterson, Regional
Manager for Sherron Associates, Inc. (Bellevue), requesting that the Fairwood
Landing Apartments located at 14121 SE 177th St. be included in the
annexation boundary.
Public comment was invited.
Linda Sartnurak (King County), speaking on behalf of many of the property
owners in the annexation area, indicated that they do not want to be a part of
the proposed Fairwood Incorporation, but rather part of the City of Renton.
She encouraged Council to include the Fairwood Landing Apartments property
in the annexation boundary, and accept the annexation petition.
Linda Petersen (King County) said although she does not reside within the
annexation area, she hoped to also be annexed to Renton in the future.
Russ Radke (King County) voiced his support for the annexation. Stating that
although he does not reside within the annexation area, he regularly patronizes
the businesses that are requesting annexation.
Gerald Edlund (King County), noting that he is within the proposed Fairwood
Incorporation area, indicated his preference for being annexed to Renton.
J. Paul Blake (King County) encouraged Council to accept the Administration's
recommendation regarding the annexation.
Raymond A. Breeden, Sr. (King County) expressed his appreciation to the City
for its support of the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park (located on Maple
Valley Hwy.), noting that the King County Housing Authority purchased the
property.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL: ACCEPT
THE 10% NOTICE OF INTENT PETITION FOR THE RED MILL
ANNEXATION, AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF THE 60% DIRECT
PETITION TO ANNEX AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE BENSON
HILL COMMUNITIES ANNEXATION ON 3/1/2008 SPECIFYING THAT
SIGNERS AGREE TO SUPPORT FUTURE ZONING CONSISTENT WITH
RENTON'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND AMEND THE ANNEXATION
BOUNDARY TO INCLUDE THE 10.12-ACRE FAIRWOOD LANDING
APARTMENTS PROPERTY. CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING
Planning: Development
Regulations (Title IV) Docket
Review
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
consider revisions to the following City Code Title IV (Development
Regulations) docket items: Housekeeping Amendments Group I, Animal
Regulations, and Downtown Code Amendments.
Planning Manager Lind indicated that the proposed housekeeping amendments
are corrections needed to update zone names, correct errors in cross-references
and spelling, and correct errors in notes and tables. She invited Assistant
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Planner Mathias to review the proposed changes to the animal regulations.
Ms. Mathias stated that revisions include making the keeping of animals an
accessory use, adding definitions, changing the household pet definition to be
more specific about allowable animals, and allowing the keeping of four pets on
lots that are 30,000 square feet. Additionally, the definitions of small, medium,
and large domestic animals have been revised so that they are defined by the lot
size required to keep the animals. Furthermore, revisions include changing the
Hobby Kennel license to an Additional Animals Permit, amending the
maximum number of cats and dogs allowed with the license to six, clarifying
the factors considered for the allowance of additional animals, and instituting a
revocation policy and an annual renewal.
Moving on to the downtown code amendments, Senior Planner Conkling
explained that the proposed revisions simplify the complex set of regulations in
effect for the downtown area. The proposal meets Comprehensive Plan
objectives and policies for the downtown that call for urban-style development
and parking, and that promote a high-quality physical and visual environment.
Ms. Conkling reviewed the revisions, which include: eliminating the
Downtown Core Overlay and extending the development standards from the
overlay into the entire Center Downtown zone; expanding the Downtown
Pedestrian District Overlay; amending the City Center sign regulation boundary
to be consistent with the Urban Center Design Overlay District A regulations;
and simplifying parking requirements for the downtown area.
Public comment was invited.
Rich Wagner (Renton) commented on the progression of the downtown code
regulations over the years, noting that the original goal was to build in
incentives to rebuild the downtown core. He voiced his agreement with the
statement, "If the City continues to permit suburban style infill, the downtown
core will never convert into a true urban center…," found in the downtown area
docket summary. Mr. Wagner indicated that he is an architect, and a project he
is working on will benefit from the changes to the property setbacks.
There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: McCammon
- Benson Hill Communities
Annexation Zoning, Fire
District #40
Dave McCammon (King County) stated that he resides in the Benson Hill
Communities Annexation area that will become part of Renton next month, and
he complimented the City on its zoning of the area. Mr. McCammon further
stated that the City's annexation-related contract with Fire District #40 will
benefit both the district and Renton's Fire and Emergency Services Department.
Citizen Comment: Guild-
Taylor - Graphic and Obscene
Images Displayed at Talbot Rd
S & S 43rd St
Nanette Guild-Taylor (Renton) expressed her concerns regarding the almost
daily public exhibition of graphic and obscene images displayed at the corner of
Talbot Rd. S. and S. 43rd St. She described the distress these images cause for
many citizens, especially children, and stated her support for passionate and
active citizens who can voice opinions and discuss views in respectful ways.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL ALLOW
THE SPEAKER AN ADDITIONAL TEN MINUTES. CARRIED.
Ms. Guild-Taylor suggested adoption of an ordinance restricting the display of
graphic and obscene images in public view, or adoption of an ordinance
restricting the size of the images, or requiring the displayers of the images to
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create a warning system.
Following discussion regarding sidewalks as public forums, First Amendment
rights, and sign regulations, it was MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE MATTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION
FOR FURTHER RESEARCH. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Pelton -
Graphic and Obscene Images
Displayed at Talbot Rd S & S
43rd St
Mel Pelton (Renton) expressed her agreement with the previous speaker's
comments, indicating that although she supports sidewalk protesters and free
speech, the images being displayed are not appropriate.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
1/28/2008
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/28/2008. Council concur.
Community Services: Cedar
River Natural Zone Boundary
Survey, PACE Engineers
Community Services Department recommended approval of an agreement in
the amount of $79,500 with PACE Engineers, Inc. to perform a property
boundary survey of parcels comprising the Cedar River Natural Zone. Refer to
Finance Committee.
Development Services: Camie
Ng Short Plat, ROW
Dedication, NE 21st St
Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
dedication for additional right-of-way to extend NE 21st St. to fulfill a
requirement of the Camie Ng Short Plat (SHP-07-043). Council concur.
Human Services: Housing
Repair Assistance Program
Policies
Human Services Division recommended approval of the revisions to the
Housing Repair Assistance Program policies. Refer to Community Services
Committee.
Municipal Court: Judicial
Specialist Hire at Step E
Municipal Court requested authorization to hire a Judicial Specialist at Step E
of the salary range. Refer to Finance Committee.
Utility: Hazen 565 Zone
Reservoir Telemetry System,
Reid Instruments
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement in the amount
of $33,203.17 with Reid Instruments for installation and programming of the
telemetry system for the new Hazen 565 Zone Reservoir. Council concur.
Utility: Upper Springbrook
Creek Restoration, US Army
Corps of Engineers
Utility Systems Division requested approval of an agreement with U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers regarding design and permitting for the Upper Springbrook
Creek Restoration project. City's cost share is $95,650. Refer to Utilities
Committee.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 2/11/2008 for second and final reading:
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, RC Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Resource
Conservation (RC) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, CN Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Commercial
Neighborhood (CN) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
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ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, CO Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Commercial
Office (CO) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY
CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE
FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, RM-F Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Residential
Multi-Family (RM-F) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, RMH Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Residential
Manufactured Home (RMH) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-
06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, CA Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to Commercial
Arterial (CA) zoning; Benson Hill Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED
BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/11/2008.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, R-1 Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-1
(Residential - one dwelling unit per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, R-4 Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-4
(Residential - four dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, R-8 Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-8
(Residential - eight dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, R-10 Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-10
(Residential - ten dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill
Communities; CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
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Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, R-14 Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of certain property
annexed within the City of Renton from King County zoning to R-14
(Residential - 14 dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Benson Hill Communities;
CPA 2007-M-06. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 2/11/2008. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5338
Budget: 2008 Amendments
An ordinance was read amending the City of Renton annual 2008 Budget, as
adopted by Ordinance 5325, in the total amount of $12,169,435. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5339
Transportation: Truck Route
Designation, Houser Way
Bypass & N 8th St & Logan
Ave N
An ordinance was read amending Section 10-12-26, Truck Routes, of Chapter
12 of Title X (Traffic) of City Code by adding new streets as designated.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5340
Fire: King County Fire District
#40 Interlocal, Additional
Employees, 2008 Budget
Amend
An ordinance was read amending the 2008 Budget in the amount of $3,433,000
and authorizing 31 additional staff positions as a result of the contract with Fire
District #40 to provide fire and emergency services to the district. MOVED
BY TAYLOR, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
EDNSP: 2008 Neighborhood
Program, Workshop
Council President Palmer announced that a Neighbors Meeting Neighbors
Leadership Workshop, sponsored by the Renton Neighborhood Program, will
be held on February 9 at the Senior Activity Center.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
AND ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY ZWICKER, COUNCIL RECESS
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LITIGATION WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN
AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 8:18 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
February 4, 2008