HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 26, 2007
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 26, 2007 Council Chambers
Monday, 7 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order
and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCILMEMBERS
TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON;
MARCI PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative
Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City
Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; TERRY HIGASHIYAMA, Community Services Administrator;
LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; PETER RENNER, Facilities Director;
GERALD RERECICH, Recreation Director; TIM LAWLESS, Housing Repair
Coordinator; PREETI SHRIDHAR, Communications Director; REBECCA
LIND, Planning Manager; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner; MARTY WINE,
Assistant CAO; CHIEF I. DAVID DANIELS, Fire Department;
COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department.
PROCLAMATION
Kennydale United Methodist
Church Day - March 4, 2007
A proclamation by Mayor Keolker was read declaring the day of March 4,
2007, to be "Kennydale United Methodist Church Day" in the City of Renton
and encouraging all citizens to join in this special observance. MOVED BY
LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. Pauline Kirkland and Sharry Deszo accepted
the proclamation.
SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS
Community Services:
Accreditation Recognition
Community Services Administrator Higashiyama announced that the
Community Services Department passed its second accreditation and is the first
in the State in community service parks and recreation to reach the five-year
reaccreditation program. She emphasized that the biggest goal of the
department is to make sure that the best customer service is being provided, and
meeting the accreditation's 155 standards aids in that endeavor. Ms.
Higashiyama recognized the efforts of the Community Services Department's
ten boards and commissions, as well the efforts of staff.
Human Services: Housing
Repair Assistance Program,
First Savings Bank of Renton
Grant
Housing Repair Coordinator Lawless explained that the Housing Repair
Assistance Program provides free health and safety related services for eligible
low-to-moderate income homeowners in Renton. He reported that the program
is primarily funded by federal Community Development Block Grants, which
have declined over the past several years. Mr. Lawless recognized First
Savings Bank of Renton for its support of the Housing Repair Assistance
Program, acknowledging the bank's 2007 donation in the amount of $30,000.
He noted that over the years, the bank has contributed a total of $155,000 to the
program.
Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Bob Gagnier and Community
Reinvestment Officer Mark Fehr were presented with an award and certificate
in honor of the bank's continued support. Mr. Gagnier expressed appreciation
for the recognition, noting that this is the tenth year of First Savings Bank of
Renton's involvement in the program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
February 26, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 59
Annexation: Perkins, SE 95th
Pl & 128th Ave SE
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
to consider the proposed annexation and zoning of 15.47 acres (including the
abutting street right-of-way) generally bounded by Union Ave. NE (132nd Ave.
SE) on the east, SE 95th Way, if extended, on the north, SE 96th St., if
extended, on the south, and 128th Ave. SE, if extended, on the west (Perkins).
Senior Planner Erickson reported that three single-family dwellings currently
exist on the site and over 80 percent of the site is vacant. He noted the
following: the site drains to May Creek, most of the site slopes down to the
north, and a 65-foot change in elevation exists between the southern and
northern boundaries. Reviewing the public services, he said the site is served
by Fire District #25, Renton water and sewer, and the Renton School District.
Continuing, Mr. Erickson stated that the site's existing King County zoning is
R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre), and the City's Comprehensive Plan
designates the site as Residential Low Density, for which R-4 (four dwelling
units per net acre) zoning is recommended. He stated that the fiscal impact
analysis indicates a surplus of $11,403 at full development, assuming 43 new
single-family homes with an average assessed value of $450,000, and a one-
time parks acquisition and development cost of $15,213. In conclusion, Mr.
Erickson pointed out that the annexation proposal is consistent with the City's
annexation policies and business plan.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ACCEPT
THE PERKINS ANNEXATION AS APPROVED BY THE BOUNDARY
REVIEW BOARD AND ADOPT THE RELATED ORDINANCES.
CARRIED. (See page 66 for ordinances.)
Planning: City Code Amends
re R-4 Zone & Tree Retention
& Animal Regulations
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker opened the public hearing
to consider City Code amendments pertaining to: R-4 zone development
clustering; R-1, R-4, and R-8 zone design standards; tree retention; and animal
regulations.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
POSTPONE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL 3/12/2007. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Covington reviewed a written administrative
report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work
programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2007 and beyond. Items noted
included:
The Crisis Clinic's 211 Community Information Line provides information
and referral services to all King County residents about the social service
system. The service can be accessed from a land line by dialing 211 and
from a cellular telephone by dialing 206-461-3200 or 1-800-621-4636.
The Annual "Play it Safe" Festival, held on February 22 at the Community
Center, was attended by over 150 kids ages 12 and under and their parents.
Planning: Multipurpose Events
Center (Sonics & Storm
Basketball)
Mayor Keolker reported that the ownership of the Sonics and Storm
professional basketball teams have chosen Renton as their preferred site for a
multipurpose events center. She noted that the potential economic
opportunities of the arena go beyond Renton's borders. The Mayor stated her
February 26, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 60
belief that the "No New Taxes" proposal laid out for the State Legislature is
sound and worthy of City support.
Mayor Keolker assured that no commitments have been made regarding City
investment in the facility. She stated that if the City can be assured of new
revenue to the City, the Council will be asked to consider making an investment
at a level proportionate with those new revenues, as done with other economic
development projects in the City. Mayor Keolker indicated that a dialogue with
the community has started and will continue in order to consider the
opportunities, challenges, and impacts that the facility poses. She noted that
information about the potential events center is available on the City's website.
The Mayor reported that as an initial step, a consultant will be hired in the
amount of $20,000 to conduct an economic analysis, and a strategic advisor
will be retained for the amount of $10,000. She stated that working with the
neighborhoods most impacted by the development is another significant
component during this evaluation process. Mayor Keolker pointed out that
Council will discuss the proposed neighborhood study during its upcoming
retreat. She indicated that regardless of the final outcome, the City is benefiting
by being selected as the preferred site.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Finnicum -
2006 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, Kennydale
Blueberry Farm
Karen Finnicum, 1302 Aberdeen Ave. NE, Renton, 98056, spoke on the topic
of the Kennydale Blueberry Farm rezone. She displayed photographs of the
area, and expressed concerns regarding the accumulation of water and the
damage to the wetland. Saying that the wetland damage must stop, Ms.
Finnicum asked that zoning decisions regarding the farm property not be made
until the situation is fully understood.
Citizen Comment: Collins - Jet
Center at Airport
Bill Collins, 420 Cedar Ave. S., Renton, 98057, voiced concern regarding the
proposed jet center at the Renton Airport. He stated that since specific types of
aircraft cannot be excluded from using the airport, the likelihood of extremely
loud jet aircraft take-offs and landings is certain. Mr. Collins asked that
Council consider the noise impacts on the community when making a decision
on the matter.
Citizen Comment: Hicks -
2006 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, Kennydale
Blueberry Farm
Barb Hicks, 10402 151st Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, expressed opposition to the
rezone of the Kennydale Blueberry Farm, noting the following: the rezone is
solely for the personal gain of the applicant, R-4 zoning has not ensured
protection on adjacent property, the exact location and extent of the wetland on
the site is unknown, a majority of citizens have spoken against the rezone, and
jurisdictional wetlands are protected by the federal Clean Water Act. Ms.
Hicks stated that this resource and its protection should be valued higher than
the benefit received by one property owner.
Citizen Comment: Gabrielson -
2006 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, Kennydale
Blueberry Farm
Karol Gabrielson, 2001 NE 20th St., Renton, 98056, displayed photographs of
the Kennydale Blueberry Farm and adjacent property, expressing concern
regarding the accumulation of water. She stated her fear that rezoning the farm
property to R-4 will not protect the wetland, as R-4 zoning has not protected
other areas in the artesian system. Ms. Gabrielson asked that the City become
more familiar with the area and deny the rezone request.
Citizen Comment: O'Connor -
2006 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, Kennydale
Blueberry Farm
William O'Connor, 10402 151st Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, stated that rezoning
the Kennydale Blueberry Farm property to R-4 will only raise expectations for
more development, resulting in the City being pressured to issue variances and
waivers. He indicated that the property is appropriately zoned at Resource
February 26, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 61
Conservation.
Citizen Comment: Hope -
Benson Hill Communities
Annexation, S 200th St &
128th Ave SE
Jerry Hope, 17016 128th Ave. SE, Renton, 98058, indicated that there is strong
support for the Benson Hill Communities Annexation, noting that annexation of
this area to Renton is in the best interests of the community, King County, and
Renton.
Citizen Comment: Reiter -
Benson Hill Communities
Annexation, S 200th St &
128th Ave SE
Tom Reiter, 18001 113th Ave. SE, Renton, 98055, described the effort that has
been made towards the annexation of the Benson Hill communities to Renton.
Mr. Reiter said the signatures for the annexation petition were quickly obtained,
and he thanked the City for its consideration of the matter.
Citizen Comment: Linton -
Benson Hill Communities
Annexation, S 200th St &
128th Ave SE
Richard Linton, 17041 130th Ave. SE, Renton, 98058, stated that Renton has
grown over the years and has the potential to be even more fantastic than it is
now. Mr. Linton indicated that he and others in the Benson Hill and Renton
Park areas are interested in annexing to Renton. He noted that the turnout at
the election would be very good if the issue were to be placed on the ballot.
Citizen Comment: Leviton -
Multipurpose Events Center
(Sonics & Storm Basketball),
Chamber Support Resolution
Jay Leviton, 18204 143rd Ave. SE, Renton, 98058, speaking on behalf of the
Renton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, conveyed the chamber's
enthusiasm for Renton being chosen as the preferred site for the Sonic's
multipurpose event center. Mr. Leviton read a Renton Chamber of Commerce
Board Resolution, which supports the concept of Renton becoming the future
home of the Seattle Supersonics and Storm basketball teams and urges the
Mayor and Council to continue to support this project while exercising due
diligence.
Citizen Comment: Johnson -
Multipurpose Events Center
(Sonics & Storm Basketball),
Chamber Support Resolution
Steve Johnson, Renton Chamber of Commerce Vice President, 139 Union Ave.
NE, Unit 1, Renton, 98059, stated that the siting of the Sonic's multipurpose
event center in Renton will benefit the business community, and he asked
Council to pursue this opportunity while exercising due diligence.
Citizen Comment: Rider -
2006 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, Kennydale
Blueberry Farm
Susan Rider, 1835 NE 20th St., Renton, 98056, expressed her desire that the
City base its decision regarding the Kennydale Blueberry Farm rezone on facts.
She displayed photographs of the area showing the development occurring on
property across from the blueberry farm and the damage to that property's
wetland. Ms. Rider indicated that due to the lack of hydrology studies, the
extent of the wetland is unknown. She stressed that accurate information is
needed prior to a decision being made on the rezone, and asked the City to keep
track of activities in this area.
Citizen Comment: Puckett -
Wonderland Estates Mobile
Home Park, Annexation and
Permit Process
Jerry Puckett, 15260 Oak Dr., Renton, 98058, reported that the New Life
Church is making progress in obtaining signatures for the annexation-to-Renton
petition for his area. He further reported that the owner of the Wonderland
Estates Mobile Home Park property, where he resides, has started the permit
process in King County to build homes on the site. Mr. Puckett inquired as to
whether the permit process will conclude in King County or be taken over by
Renton if the property were to annex to Renton.
Planning Manager Lind stated that if the area is annexed and a King County-
approved preliminary plat exists, Renton will recognize the plat. Up until the
time of preliminary plat approval, Renton would start over again with the
review process.
February 26, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 62
In response to Councilmember Corman's inquiries regarding the annexation
process, Ms. Lind said the annexation proponent is using the property owner
petition process. She noted that residents of the mobile home park cannot
participate. Ms. Lind reported that signatures are currently being gathered for
the 10% annexation petition.
Citizen Comment: Charnley -
Wonderland Estates Mobile
Home Park, Zoning and
Annexation
Timothy Charnley, 14140 SE 171st Way, Apt. E204, Renton, 98058, said the
owner of the Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park property is 10 percent of
the way through the permitting process in King County. He expressed concern
that unless King County and Renton enter into an interlocal agreement, the
zoning will remain at R-12 for the property.
Councilmember Corman stated that an interlocal agreement is not needed as the
Council reserves the privilege to zone the property at the time it comes into
Renton.
Responding to Mr. Charnley's inquiry, Planning Manager Lind said the zoning
text amendment change request for the property had been pending before the
Planning and Development Committee due to an appeal that was filed. She
noted that the appeal was recently withdrawn, and the matter will be brought
back to Council for consideration.
Citizen Comment: Jackson -
Jet Center at Airport
David Jackson, 2419 Talbot Crest Dr. S., Renton, 98055, spoke on the topic of
the Renton Airport expansion. He noted the increased amount of air traffic that
was experienced in Renton due to the closure of Boeing Field in August 2006.
He expressed concern regarding the proposals that cater to corporate and
private jets, saying that the environment of the Talbot Hill neighborhood will
deteriorate as a result of the proposed airport expansion. Mr. Jackson urged
Council to reject proposals to expand the airport above its current level, and he
requested that the City consider applying larger landing fees for older
generation jet engine aircraft.
Councilmember Clawson pointed out that there is no expansion of the airport
planned.
Citizen Comment: Kawamura -
Benson Hill Communities
Annexation, S 200th St &
128th Ave SE
Linda Kawamura, 17907 123rd Ct. SE, Renton, 98058, stated that she lives in
the Benson Hill communities annexation area and wants the opportunity to vote
to annex to the City of Renton.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
2/12/2007
Approval of Council meeting minutes of 2/12/2007. Council concur.
Appeal: Puget Colony Homes
Short Plat, Cook, SHP-06-146
City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the Puget
Colony Homes Short Plat; appeal filed by Frank Jay Cook, 4910 NE 1st Ct.,
Renton, 98059, accompanied by the required fee. The appeal packet included
one additional letter from John R. Skochdopole as allowed by City Code. Refer
to Planning and Development Committee.
CAG: 05-194, Community
Center Storage Room
Additions, Flag Construction
Community Services Department submitted CAG-05-194, Renton Community
Center Storage Room Additions; and requested approval of the project,
authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $4,376.21, commencement
of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $7,994.55 to Flag
Construction Company, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained.
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Council concur.
Community Services: Fire
Station #11 Vehicle Exhaust
Extraction, Benz Air
Engineering
Community Services Department requested approval of a sole source contract
in the amount of $53,170.56 with Benz Air Engineering Co., Inc. to install a
Nederman Vehicle Exhaust Extraction System at Fire Station #11. Council
concur.
Community Services: Library
Master Plan, Miriam Pollack +
Associates
Community Services Department recommended approval of a contract in the
amount of $117,210 with Miriam Pollack + Associates to develop the Library
Master Plan. Council concur.
Community Services: Heritage
Park Naming
Community Services Department requested approval to name the new park
located at 233 Union Ave. NE "Heritage Park." Council concur.
Comprehensive Plan: 2007
Amendments
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted proposed 2007 Comprehensive Plan amendments (seven map
amendments and one text amendment). Refer to Planning and Development
Committee and Planning Commission.
Utility: Sewer Moratorium in
East Renton Plateau PAA
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
recommended approval to rescind the moratorium on sewer availability for new
subdivisions within the East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area.
Council concur. (See page 65 for resolution.)
Plat: Laurelhurst Division 3,
Bremerton Ave NE, PP-06-131
Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Laurelhurst
Division 3 Preliminary Plat; 14 single-family lots on 2.4 acres located at 272
Bremerton Ave. NE. Council concur.
Human Services: Ten-Year
Plan to End Homelessness
Endorsement
Human Services Division recommended endorsement of the Committee to End
Homelessness in King County's plan entitled "A Roof Over Every Bed in King
County: Our Community's Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness." Refer to
Committee of the Whole.
Public Works: Pavement
Grinder Purchase, Northwest
Grinding Equipment
Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended approval of a sole
source purchase of an Asphalt Zipper Model 550 pavement grinder from
Northwest Grinding Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $102,000. Council
concur.
Vacation: Field Ave NE, ESM
Consulting Engineers, VAC-
06-004
Technical Services Division reported receipt of appraisal performed for the
vacation of portion of Field Ave. NE, north of NE 2nd St. (VAC-06-004;
petitioner ESM Consulting Engineers), and requested Council accept the
appraisal and set compensation at $6,850 for the right-of-way. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
Vacation: Walkway, NW 6th
St & Rainier Ave N, JDA
Group, VAC-05-002
Technical Services Division reported receipt of appraisal performed for the
vacation of portion of walkway between NW 6th St. and Rainier Ave. N.
(VAC-05-002; petitioner Jack Alhadeff), and requested that Council accept the
appraisal and set compensation at $7,500 for the right-of-way. Refer to
Planning and Development Committee.
Vacation: Walkway, NW 6th
St & Rainier Ave N, AHBL,
VAC-06-001
Technical Services Division reported receipt of appraisal performed for the
vacation of portion of walkway between NW 6th St. and Rainier Ave. N.
(VAC-06-001; Jack Alhadeff), and requested that Council accept the appraisal
and set compensation at $12,250 for the right-of-way. Refer to Planning and
Development Committee.
Utility: Benson Rd S Water Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with
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Line Relocation, WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of $100,000 for
the design of the relocation of the water line at Benson Rd. S. and the I-405
overpass. WSDOT will reimburse the City $50,000. Council concur. (See
page 65 for resolution.)
SAD: Central Plateau
Interceptor Phase II
Utility Systems Division requested authorization to establish the Central
Plateau Interceptor Phase II Special Assessment District in the estimated
amount of $1,941,352.55 to ensure that project costs are equitably distributed to
those who benefit. Refer to Utilities Committee.
CAG: 03-160, 2006 Local
Hazardous Waste Management
Program, King County Grant
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment #4 to CAG-03-
160, King County-Suburban City contract, accepting $25,038.18 for Renton's
2007 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. Council concur. (See
page 66 for resolution.)
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
Annexation: Benson Hill
Communities, S 200th St &
128th Ave SE
Council President Nelson presented a Committee of the Whole report
recommending that Council set a public hearing on 3/12/2007 to consider the
Benson Hill Communities Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation 10%
petition.
The Committee further recommended that at the conclusion of the public
hearing, Council consider the annexation petition and resolution calling for an
election which would authorize the City Clerk to transmit the petition and
resolution to the Clerk of the King County Council, King County Records and
Elections, and the State of Washington Boundary Review Board for King
County. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee
Finance: Business License
Billing Cycle
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the business
license billing cycle. The Committee was briefed on this issue and
recommended that no changes be made to the current policy at this time.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance: Vouchers Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval
of Claim Vouchers 257083 - 257550 and two wire transfers totaling
$2,285,858.68; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 67518 - 67782, one wire
transfer, and 793 direct deposits totaling $2,514,022.88. MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Airport: AirO Lease,
Addendum #1, LAG-03-002
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending approval of an addendum to the AirO, Inc. lease agreement,
LAG-03-002, to increase the building and ground lease rates. Using the
Consumer Price Index-Urban for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area to adjust
the building lease rate, the rent increased from $25,930.44 to $28,114.06 per
year, for the three-year period 11/1/2006 through 10/31/2009. Using a market
appraisal to determine the current ground lease rate for 11/1/2006 through
10/31/2009, the ground lease rate shall increase from $30,420.63 to $41,720.25
the first year, and to $53,010.57 for the remaining two-year period ending
10/31/2009. This results in a combined annual rent of $81,124.63 plus
leasehold tax.
The Committee further recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be
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authorized to sign the addendum to the lease agreement with AirO, Inc.
MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR
IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Streets: SW 34th St Closure,
SW 34th St Culvert
Replacement Project
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the
temporary closure of SW 34th St. across Springbrook Creek between Lind Ave.
SW and Oakesdale Ave. SW during the construction of the SW 34th St. Culvert
Replacement Project. The road closure will remain in effect 24 hours a day for
approximately ten weeks from June 2007 through October 2007, with exact
dates dependent on work progress.
The Committee further recommended that the resolution regarding this matter
be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED
BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED. (See page 66 for resolution.)
Planning & Development
Committee
Comprehensive Plan: 2006
Amendments, Kennydale
Blueberry Farm
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REMOVE
THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
REGARDING THE KENNYDALE BLUEBERRY FARM
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM THE TABLE. CARRIED.
Planning and Development Committee Vice Chair Clawson presented a report
regarding the Kennydale Blueberry Farm Comprehensive Plan amendment and
rezone request. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff
recommendation to deny the request for an amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan map. The property should remain in the Residential Low Density land use
designation. The Committee also recommended the following:
· The property be rezoned to Residential-4 units per acre (R-4);
· Special attention be paid to protecting the critical areas on this site at such
time as this property applies for development permits; and
· Special attention be paid to impacts from those nearby parcels upon the
critical areas on this property as the parcels around this property apply for
development permits.
The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter
be presented for first reading. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY
BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
(See page 66 for ordinance.)
Utilities Committee
Latecomer Agreement:
Wyman, Sewer Extension (SE
132nd St), LA-05-003
Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending
concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant a final 15-year latecomer
agreement to Kevin Wyman for sewer main extension along SE 132nd St. The
Committee further recommended that staff be authorized to finalize the
latecomer agreement per City Code. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3857 A resolution was read rescinding a moratorium on sewer availability for new
February 26, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 66
Utility: Sewer Moratorium in
East Renton Plateau PAA
subdivisions within the East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area.
MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3858
Utility: Benson Rd S Water
Line Relocation, WSDOT
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
interlocal agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation for
designing the relocation of a water line in Benson Rd. S., entitled "Utility
Preliminary Engineering Agreement UT01130 Work by Utility." MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3859
CAG: 03-160, 2006 Local
Hazardous Waste Management
Program, King County Grant
A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Amendment #4 to the Suburban City contract between King County and the
City of Renton for the 2007 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #3860
Streets: SW 34th St Closure,
SW 34th St Culvert
Replacement Project
A resolution was read authorizing the temporary closure of SW 34th St.
(between Lind Ave. SW and Oakesdale Ave. SW) to all through traffic.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 3/5/2007 for second and final reading:
Annexation: Perkins, SE 95th
Pl & 128th Ave SE
An ordinance was read annexing approximately 15.47 acres of property
generally located along and south of SE 95th Pl., if extended, and mostly west
of Union Ave. NE (132nd Ave. SE); Perkins Annexation. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/5/2007.
CARRIED.
Annexation: Perkins, R-4
Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
15.04 acres, located primarily west of 132nd Ave. SE and north of SE 98th St.,
if extended, with one parcel east of 132nd Ave. SE., annexed within the City of
Renton from R-4 (Urban Residential - four dwelling units per acre, King
County zoning) to R-4 (Residential - four dwelling units per acre, Renton
zoning); Perkins Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 3/5/2007. CARRIED.
Finance: Impact Fees, Issaquah
& Kent School Districts
An ordinance was read changing the impact fee collection on behalf of the
school districts within the City of Renton from $5,115 per new single-family
home to $6,136 per new single-family home in the Issaquah School District and
implementing an impact fee of $4,928 per new single-family home in the Kent
School District. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 3/5/2007. CARRIED.
Community Services: Parks
Maintenance Facility
Sublease, United Rentals
Northwest, Budget Amend
An ordinance was read amending the 2007 Budget by transferring funds in the
amount of $259,000 from the 2007 designated Capital Reserve Fund for Parks
Maintenance Facility, to the Parks Maintenance Facility Account, in order to
provide for a temporary Parks Maintenance Facility. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/5/2007. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: 2006 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of certain properties
February 26, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 67
Amendments, Kennydale
Blueberry Farm
within the City of Renton (Kennydale Blueberry Farm) from Resource
Conservation (RC) to Residential - four dwelling units per acre (R-4) zoning;
File No. LUA-05-159; CPA-2006-M-2. MOVED BY CLAWSON,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 3/5/2007. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance #5259
Human Services: Advisory
Committee Member Increase
to Eleven
An ordinance was read amending Section 2-12-3, Appointment, of Chapter 12,
Human Services Advisory Committee, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of
City Code by adding two new members. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5260
Airport: Advisory Committee,
Two Additional Voting
Members
An ordinance was read amending Section 2-17-2, Membership, of Chapter 17,
Airport Advisory Committee, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of City
Code by adding two new voting members. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED
BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
School District: Activities
Councilmember Nelson reviewed the various announcements, events, and
activities of the Renton School District, including: four teachers earned the
honor of becoming National Board Certified Teachers; two McKnight Middle
School students will represent Washington State and the U.S. as student
ambassadors to Australia; and Highlands Elementary School hosted over 175
students and parents for a "Family Math Night."
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Hancock -
Jet Center at Airport
Mark Hancock, PO Box 88811, Seattle, 98138, resident of Kennydale, stated
that although he supports economic development, he does not support a jet
center at the Renton Airport as it will harm the quality of life in Renton. He
pointed out that the Federal Aviation Administration will not allow Renton to
restrict hours of use at the airport and jets are noisy, all-weather planes, which
fly day and night and low over homes. Mr. Hancock noted the lack of jet center
specifics, recommending that discussion occur that compares and contrasts the
details of the three proposed alternates, as well as other possible uses for the
airport property. He concluded that there has been no real effort to find other
alternatives to a jet center.
Councilmember Persson assured that no decisions have been made on any of
the alternates, and everything that has been presented is still on the table. He
stated that as the community outreach progresses, hybrids of the plans will
arise.
Citizen Comment: Stevens -
Jet Center at Airport
Elizabeth Stevens, 353 Taylor Ave. NW, Renton, 98057, stated that complete
and unbiased data is important in decision making processes, including
decisions being made for the Renton Airport. She expressed concern that a
plan for the airport was developed, which quickly focused on a jet center
without financial forecasting, environmental studies, and understanding about
the impact on residential areas. Noting that a number of businesses would like
the opportunity to be at the airport, Ms. Stevens said many of them will
enhance the quality of life in Renton rather than damage it as corporate jets
will.
February 26, 2007 Renton City Council Minutes Page 68
Citizen Comment: Stern - Jet
Center at Airport
Jeff Stern, 8411 S. 113th St., Seattle, 98178, indicated that he lives in the West
Hill Potential Annexation Area, and noted that over half of the area will be
affected by Renton's decision concerning its airport. He requested that
community outreach include the West Hill community as well as other affected
neighborhoods. Mr. Stern pointed out that the new light jets are still noisy, and
the frequency of the noise is more intrusive than from prop planes. He stated
that the City is considering increasing jet use at the airport while forecasting
only a small amount of net revenue as a result, and while promoting more
residential development near the airport. Mr. Stern concluded by voicing his
support for less intrusive uses at the airport.
Citizen Comment: Rider -
2006 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, Kennydale
Blueberry Farm
Susan Rider, 1835 NE 20th St., Renton, 98056, thanked Councilmember
Corman for voting against the Kennydale Blueberry Farm rezone. She also
thanked all Councilmembers for listening to everyone's concerns, and asked for
support in protecting the wetland on the property.
Citizen Comment: Puckett -
Wonderland Estates Mobile
Home Park
Jerry Puckett, 15260 Oak Dr., Renton, 98058, invited everyone to the
Wonderland Estates Mobile Home Park's Saturday pancake fundraisers, saying
that Councilmembers could tour the property. Additionally, he noted the
attention the mobile home park has received from the media.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN.
CARRIED. Time: 9:05 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
February 26, 2007