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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5 0 71
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 4-4-100.H.9.b OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260
ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
RENTON, WASHINGTON" TO ALLOW ROOF SIGNS WITHIN THE
CITY CENTER SIGN REGULATIONS AREA SUBJECT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-4-100.H.9.b of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property
Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Standards) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended as follows:
b. Review Criteria: If the Development Services Director determines that the intent
of the proposed sign accomplishes one of the above purposes, the Development Services
Director may grant a modification request provided the proposed sign also meets all of the
following criteria:
i. The modification will not create a significant adverse impact to other
property or improvements in the immediate vicinity of the subject property; and
ii. The modification will not increase the number of signs allowed by this
Chapter; and
iii. The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any wall,
projecting, awning/canopy/marquee/traditional marquee, or secondary sign by more than twenty
five percent (25%); and
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ORDINANCE NO. 5071
iv. The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any
freestanding or ground sign; and
v. The modification does not create a public safety hazard.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and
30 days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 26th day of April , 2004.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 26th day of April , 2004.
Don Persson, Mayor Pro Tem
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication: 0 4/3 0/2 0 0 4 (summary)
ORD.1096:4/2/03:ma
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April 26,2004 sow, Renton City Council Minutes Page 130
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 5/03/2004 for second and final reading:
Transportation: Fund 317 An ordinance was read amending the 2004 Transportation Capital Improvement
Allocation(King County Fund 317 to allocate$2,216,000 in King County mitigation revenue to specific
Mitigation Funds) projects. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 5/03/2004.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5071 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-4-100.H.9.b of Chapter 4, Citywide
Development Services: City Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)of
Center Area Roof Signs City Code to allow roof signs within the City Center Sign Regulations Area
rj7 subject to an administrative modification. MOVED BY BRIERE,SECONDED
BY NELSON,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5072 An ordinance was read increasing the 2004 Budget for various funds in the total
Budget: 2004 Adjustments amount of$9,400,000, increasing the total number of positions by 4.5 in 2004,
and increasing the'City's reserves. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Reporting that Council has received a number of e-mails regarding safety and
Police: Motorized Scooters noise concerns pertaining to the use of motorized scooters,it was MOVED BY
PALMER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL REFER THE SUBJECT OF
MOTORI7FD SCOOTERS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Fire: DUI Simulation Drill Councilman Law stated that he and Ms. Palmer attended a DUI simulation drill
at Hazen High School last Friday. He suggested videotaping the next DUI
simulation drill and showing it on Renton's cable channel 21.
Development Services: Vacant Mayor Pro Tern Persson reported overgrown vegetation on the vacant lot
Lot Vegetation,Whitworth located at 424 Whitworth Ave. S.
Ave S
Development Services: Auto Mr. Persson also reported possible auto repair facility operation at residence
Repair Facility, Illegal Use located behind the vacant lot, on Morris Ave. S.
Streets: Grocery Cart Mayor Pro Tern Persson relayed citizen complaints regarding abandoned
Abandonment grocery carts in the downtown area. Councilwoman Briere noted that this topic
is currently in Planning and Development Committee and she requested a status
report.
Community Services: MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER
Commercial Activities in COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES (PRIMARILY RETAIL SALES)IN RENTON
Renton Parks PARKS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: West Mayor Pro Tern Persson inquired as to the timing of possibly adding the West
Hill,Potential Annexation Hill area to Renton's potential annexation area(PAA). Economic
Area Addition Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Administrator Alex
Pietsch explained that in order to amend the City's PAA this year, staff would
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April 19,2004 `r✓ Renton City Council Minutes """ Page 120
reading. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page
for ordinance.)
ORDINANCES AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 4/26/2004 for second and final reading:
Development Services: City An ordinance was read amending Section 4-4-100.H.9.b of Chapter 4,Citywide
Center Area Roof Signs Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)of
City Code to allow roof signs within the City Center Sign Regulations Area
subject to an administrative modification. MOVED BY BRIERE,SECONDED
BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 4/26/2004. CARRIED.
Budget: 2004 Adjustments An ordinance was read increasing the 2004 Budget for various funds in the total
amount of$9,400,000, increasing the total number of positions in 2004,and
increasing the City's reserves. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL
READING ON 4/26/2004.*
Finance and Information Services Administrator Victoria Runkle confirmed
that language in the ordinance will be revised to reflect the placement of the
$225,000 in reserve for the REACT and RENSTAT programs, as stated in the
Finance Committee report,as well as the change in position counts.
Councilman Clawson noted that it is not clear if funding will be available for
the REACT and RENSTAT programs,thus more information is being sought.
*MOTION CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced for
second and final reading:
Community Services: Henry An ordinance was read amending Chapter 5-1,Fee Schedule,of Title V
Moses Aquatic Center Fees (Finance and Business Regulations)of City Code by setting the Henry Moses
Aquatic Center admission fees. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY
NELSON, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5067 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
Community Services: Henry MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
Moses Aquatic Center Fees THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#5068 An ordinance was read annexing approximately 28.2 acres located west of
Annexation: Stoneridge, 148th 148th Ave. SE and north of NE Sunset Blvd. (Stoneridge Annexation).
Ave SE&NE Sunset Blvd MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#5069 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately
Annexation: Stoneridge,R-5 28.2 acres located west of 148th Ave. SE and north of NE Sunset Blvd.
Zoning annexed within the City of Renton from R-4(Urban Residential-four dwelling
units per acre; King County zoning)to R-5 (Residential-five dwelling units
per acre);Stoneridge Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY
CLAWSON,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 19, 2004 Council Chambers
Monday,7:30 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and
called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF DON PERSSON,Council President; MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE;
COUNCILMEMBERS DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON; TONI NELSON; RANDY CORMAN.
(Councilman Corman left at 8:26 p.m.)
CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Mayor;JAY COVINGTON, Chief
ATTENDANCE Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney;
BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; JASON JORDAN, Senior
Planner; ALEX PIETSCH,Economic Development Administrator;DON
ERICKSON, Senior Planner; SYLVIA ALLEN,Recreation Director;
VICTORIA RUNKLE,Finance and Information Services Administrator;
ELAINE GREGORY,Fiscal Services Director; MIKE WEBBY,Human
Resources Administrator; DEREK TODD,Assistant to the CAO; CHIEF
GARRY ANDERSON,Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Sylvia Allen,Recreation Director and Municipal Arts Commission staff liaison,
Community Services: City Art stated that she conducted an inventory of the City's art collection and learned
Collection that the City has over 100 pieces of art. She grouped the art into two categories
-wall art(approximately 65 paintings at City Hall)and public art(everything
except the paintings). She displayed photographs of all the art pieces in the
public art category, describing each piece of artwork and its location. For many
of the pieces, she gave a brief overview of the artist and how the artwork
became part of the City's collection.
In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Allen stated that a brochure is available that
identifies the location of the public artwork, she is working on a book on this
subject that will be available at the Renton library, and the information will
soon be posted on the City's website.
Finance: 2002 CAFR Award Victoria Runkle,Finance and Information Services Administrator,explained
that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR)is a summation of the
City's financial records for the end of the year. The financial records are
audited by the State,and are given to the Government Finance Officers
Association to review and analyze to make sure that the records are comparable
to other cities of similar size. She stated that the CAFR is completed every
year,and every year the City receives an award.
Ms. Runkle presented Fiscal Services Director Elaine Gregory with an award,
and Ms. Gregory stated that the CAFR represents an extraordinary amount of
work that is put together all year long by the accounting staff. She expressed
her appreciation to staff, saying they take great pride in the accuracy of the
data. She also thanked Ms. Runkle for her day-to-day guidance and inspiration.
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Development Services: City accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker-Wheeler opened the
Center Area Roof Signs public hearing to consider a City Code amendment to allow roof signs within
the City Center area subject to an administrative modification.
April 19,2004 "'' Renton City Council Minutes `oe Page 116
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Jason Jordan, Senior Planner, explained that the City Code currently specifies a
list of prohibited signs,or those which are specifically not allowed throughout
the City. Outside the City Center area, the sign code regulations allow
prohibited signs subject to an administrative modification;however, within the
City Center area,the modification criterion prevents the allowance of
prohibited signs.
Mr. Jordan pointed out that the newly remodeled Pavilion Building was
designed with a support structure intended to display hanging banners on its
southern facade. He explained that this type of sign is categorized as a roof
sign, and as a result of the prohibition, the City cannot place any sign text into
the sign support structure. Therefore, staff recommends amending the City
Center sign regulations to allow prohibited signs in the City Center area subject
to the granting of a modification by the Development Services Division
Director. The modification must take into account the City's Comprehensive
Plan, precedence setting, and neighborhood impacts.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED.
Stating that the matter was reviewed in Planning and Development Committee,
Councilwoman Briere noted that the amendment does not drastically change
anything and there are still limits as to the types of signs allowed. (See page
120 for ordinance.)
Annexation: Johnson, 142nd This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Ave SE accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker-Wheeler opened the
public hearing to consider the 60%Direct Petition to annex and R-8 prezoning
for the proposed 18.24-acre Johnson Annexation located between 142nd Ave.
SE and 144th Ave. SE, if extended, south of NE 9th St., if extended, to a line
approximately 110 feet south of SE 121 st St.
Don Erickson, Senior Planner,reported that the signatures on the petition were
certified by King County on March 3, 2004. He described the location and
existing conditions of the site, noting the existence of eight single-family
dwellings. The site slopes from west to east, a wetland is located near the
southeast corner, and Honey Creek flows north beyond the eastern edge of the
site. Reviewing the public services,Mr. Erickson noted that the site is served
by Fire District#25 and the Renton School District, and is within the Renton
water and sewer utility service area.
Continuing,Mr.Erickson stated that the site's zoning under King County is R-4
(four units per gross acre). Renton's Comprehensive Plan designates this area
Residential Single Family,for which R-8 (eight units per net acre)zoning is
proposed. Regarding the fiscal impact of the proposed annexation,he indicated
that the City will realize a$44 surplus at full development, assuming an
increase to 106 single-family homes and an assessed home value of$300,000.
There is an estimated one-time parks acquisition and development cost of
$60,743.
Mr.Erickson concluded that the proposed annexation is within the best
interests and general welfare of the City,and is consistent with City policies.
He noted that the Surface Water Division indicated some potential flooding in
the area, suggesting mitigation with future development.
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City of Renton
PUBLIC INFORMATION HANDOUT
April 19, 2004
City Center Sign Code Revision
For additional information, please contact: Jason Jordan, Project Manager; City of Renton
Development Services Division; (425)430-7219
ISSUE:
Current code specifies a list of prohibited signs, or those which are specifically
not allowed throughout the City. Outside of the City Center area, the sign code
regulations allow prohibited signs to be approved subject to granting of an
administrative modification. However, when located within the City Center, the
modification criterion prevents prohibited signs (i.e. rooftop signs) from being
allowed. For example, the newly remodeled Pavilion Building was designed with
a support structure intended to display hanging banners on its southern façade,
near the southeastern corner of the building facing the Piazza Park. This type of
sign is categorized as a roof sign per code definition. As a result of this
prohibition, the City has not been allowed to place any sign text onto the sign
support structure.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Development Services Division recommends amending the City Center sign
regulations. The amendment would allow prohibited signs to be located in the
City Center area subject to a modification being granted by the Development
Services Division Director. The modification would need to take into
consideration the City's Comprehensive Plan, precedence setting and
neighborhood impacts.
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Date: 4/6/2004 9:43:13 AM
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CITY OF RENTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 19th day of
April, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the
seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA
98055, to consider the following:
Amendment to Renton Municipal Code to allow roof signs within the City Center
sign regulation area subject to an administrative modification. (Pavilion Building
roof sign)
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present written or oral
comments regarding the proposal. Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American
Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon
prior notice. For information, call 425-430-6502.
Bonnie I. Walton
City Clerk
Published King County Journal
April 9, 2004
Account No. 50640
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Community Services: Pavilion Community Services Department recommended approval to use City Center
Building Fund Transfer from Parking garage project fund savings to increase the Pavilion Building project
City Center Parking Savings budget by $130,000 to cover design irregularities ($108,135.84)and to restore a
small contingency ($21,864.16). The architect will reimburse the City for the
design irregularities. Council concur.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Council President Pro Tem Briere presented a Committee of the Whole report
Committee of the Whole regarding the DASH(Downtown Action to Save Housing)Fifth and Williams
Human Services: Fifth& Apartments development proposal. The Committee discussed this proposed 92-
Williams Apartments,DASH unit affordable housing project at its March 15th and April 5th meetings.
Development Proposal DASH, a non-profit affordable housing developer, and Sherman Homes asked
the City to communicate support for this project to the Renton Housing
Authority (RHA), so that RHA will issue the tax-exempt bonds necessary to
finance the project. The Committee recommended authorizing the
Administration to send a letter to RHA indicating support for the project.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning & Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report
Committee regarding the City Center area roof signs. The Committee reviewed potential
Development Services: City revisions to the City Center sign code regulations established in Title IV of City
Center Area Roof Signs Code. Currently, City Code limits the ability to modify prohibited signs
174throughout the City. However, in an effort to allow a roof sign on the Pavilion
Building, staff has proposed to amend the sign modification process section of
Title IV. The Committee recommended that Council schedule a public hearing
to discuss the sign code amendments on April 19, 2004. MOVED BY
BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a clean-up report for the
Public Safety: Public Safety following six items listed on the Committee's referral list and recommended
Committee Agenda Item that the referrals be closed:
Clean-up Report • Referral 869 -Animal Ordinance Issues. The Committee recommended
that no changes be made to the current ordinance at this time.
• Referral 1790 -Alarm Registration. The Committee recommended that no
changes be made to the current ordinance at this time.
• Referral 1804 -Renton Transit Center Safety. Additional staffing and
coordination with King County Metro has been discussed. The Regional
Transit Committee has been apprised of the situation in Renton. Given that
the police sub-station at the transit center is nearing completion with plans
of deploying proactive units on a consistent basis,the Committee
recommended that this item be removed from the active referral list but that
a status briefing be given to the Committee in June, 2004.
• Referral 1847 -Musicians Hall Safety Concerns. The hall was recently
sold to a church and no further weekend rental agreements are planned.
Therefore, the Committee recommended that no further action be taken on
this issue at this time
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C:1 COUNCIL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Date 5-c206X
COMMITTEE REPORT
April 5, 2004
City Center Sign Code Amendments
(Referred March 8, 2004)
The Planning and Development Committee met to review and discuss potential revisions to the City
Center sign code regulations established in Title IV.
Currently, City code limits the ability to modify prohibited signs throughout the City. However, in an
effort to allow a roof sign on the Pavilion Building, staff has proposed to amend the sign modification
process section of Title IV.
The Committee recommends that the Council schedule a public hearing to discuss the sign code
amendments for April 19, 2004.
Terri riere, Chair
Dan Clawson,
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Denis Law, Member
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March 8,2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 70
ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative
REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work
programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2004 and beyond. Items noted
included:
* In 2003, an estimated 2,052 volunteers contributed 63,676 hours of service
to the City of Renton, ranging from administrative support to special
events.
* 2003 Grammy Award winners Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel will
perform at Carco Theatre on March 13th,providing an evening of award-
winning instrumental music.
* The City is in the process of building the sidewalk along the east side of
Smithers Ave. S. that will connect to the sidewalk being constructed by the
developer of the Park Lane Short Plat along Smithers from S. 23rd St. to
their northern property line. The City is also installing drainage
improvements, and the street will receive an asphalt overlay this summer.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Mike O'Halloran, 4420 SE 4th St.,Renton, 98059, suggested that the City
Citizen Comment: O'Halloran - locate its Parks Maintenance Facility on the Department of Transportation lot
Parks Maintenance Facility on NE 3rd St.,rather than on an existing park property. If the use is not
Location compatible on that particular site due to noise reasons, he suggested that the
City compel King County to give up some of its land located in the Highlands
area for the facility.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing. Council President Persson requested that item 6.e. be removed for
separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of March 1, 2004. Council concur.
March 1, 2004
Appeal: Maple Valley Hwy City Clerk submitted appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision on the request to
Card Room, RaMac Inc,LUA- designate property located at 2217 Maple Valley Hwy. as a card room; appeal
04-013 filed by Charlie Shane,PO Box 578,Mercer Island, 98040, representing
RaMac, Inc. on 2/19/2004, accompanied by required fee (File No. LUA-04-
013). Refer to Planning&Development Committee.
Development Services: City Development Services Division recommended an amendment to the City Center
Center Area Roof Signs sign code regulations to allow roof signs within the City Center Sign
rH t Regulations Area subject to an administrative modification. Refer to Planning
&Development Committee.
Police: Kenneling Service Police Department recommended approval of the kenneling service agreement
Agreement,Human Society with The Humane Society for Seattle/King County. Council concur.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 6.e. FOR
SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED.
Separate Consideration Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Supplemental
Item 6.e. Agreement No. 1 to CAG-04-013,contract with W&H Pacific for the North
CAG: 04-013,North Renton Renton infrastructure improvements, for South Lake Washington roadway
Infrastructure Improvements, improvements engineering,design, and survey services in the amount of
W&H Pacific $1,258,321.39.
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CITT'OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA`B'1LL
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Submitting Data: Planning/Building/Public Works For Agenda of:
Dept/Div/Board.. Development Services - March 8, 2004
Planning
Staff Contact Jason Jordan (7219) Agenda Status
Consent X
Subject: Public Hearing..
Text Amendments to City Center Sign Code Correspondence..
Regulations Ordinance
Resolution
Old Business
Exhibits: New Business
Issue Paper Study Sessions
City Center Sign Code Regulation Boundaries Information
Recommended Action: Approvals:
Refer to the Planning and Development Committee Legal Dept
Finance Dept
Other
Fiscal Impact: None
Expenditure Transfer/Amendment
Required...
Amount Budgeted Revenue
Generates
Total Project Budget City Share Total Project..
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Amend the existing City Center Sign Code regulations in order to allow the Development
Services Division greater flexibility in approving City Center Sign Code modifications for
rooftop signs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Amend Title IV Zoning Code City Center Sign regulations RMC 4-4-100H9b (Review
Criteria) to allow roof signs within the City Center Sign Regulations Area subject to an
Administrative Modification.
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PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 26, 2004
TO: Don Persson, Council President
Members of the Council
VIA: )( Mayor Keolker-Wheeler
FROM: Gregg Zimmermi, fidministrator
Planning/Building/Public Works
STAFF CONTACT: Jason E. Jordan (x7219)
SUBJECT: City Center Sign Code Amendments
ISSUE
Current code prohibits roof signs in the City Center sign code area' (attached). The
regulations allow for modifications to the City Center Sign Code; however, the specified
modification language further prevents modifications to prohibited signs (i.e. rooftop
signs). For example, the newly remodel Pavilion Building was designed with a support
structure intended to display hanging banners on its southern façade near the
southeastern corner of the building facing the Piazza Park. This type of sign would be
categorized as a roof sign per code definition. As a result of this prohibition, the City
has not been allowed to place any sign text onto the sign support structure.
RECOMMENDATION
Amend Title IV Zoning Code City Center Sign regulations RMC 4-4-100H9b (Review
Criteria) to allow roof signs within the City Center Sign Regulations Area subject to an
Administrative Modification.
BACKGROUND
Current sign regulations prohibit roof signs within the City Center Sign Regulation Area
(RMC 4-4-100C11). RMC 4-4-100H9b stipulates: If the Development Services Director
The City Center Sign Code Area as depicted in RMC 4-4-100H3 is generally described as: land
which is zoned Center Downtown (CD), excluding lots located on Logan Avenue South, north of
the intersection at Airport Way; land zoned Commercial Arterial (CA) which lies east of Lake
Avenue South, and between Tobin Street South and South Second Street; and land zoned
Commercial Arterial (CA) which lies between South Second Street and South Third Place, and
east of Rainier Avenue South, excluding parcels which have frontage on Rainier Avenue South
and lie more than one hundred sixty feet (160) north of South Third Street; and land zoned Multi-
Family—Urban which lies between the Cedar River, and South Second Street and between
Houser Way South and South Fifth Street.
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determines that the intent of the proposed sign accomplishes one of the following
purposes:
• Respond to the needs of the public in locating a business establishment; or,
• Assist business in contributing to the economic well-being of the community; or,
• Install a sign that is considered to be historic or of historic value by the
advertising industry or a recognized historic preservation organization, provided
that such entity was not involved in the use, design or production of the proposed
sign; or,
• Result in a reduction of signs on a site; or,
• Result in a reduction in the number of freestanding or ground signs otherwise
allowed; or,
• Result in a coordinated sign plan for a multi-tenant building or multiple building
complex.
Then, the Development Services Director may grant a modification request provided the
proposed sign also meets all of the following criteria:
• The modification will not create a significant adverse impact to other property or
improvements in the immediate vicinity of the subject property; and,
• The modification will not increase the number of signs allowed by this Chapter or
allow a type of sign which is prohibited by this Chapter in subsection C
(prohibited signs and devices) of this Section (emphasis added); and,
• The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any wall,
projecting, awning/canopy/marquee/traditional marquee, or secondary sign by
more than twenty five percent (25%); and,
• The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any freestanding
or ground sign; and,
• The modification does not create a public safety hazard.
The second bullet above does not allow the Development Services Director the ability to
permit roof signs through a modification process, within the City Center Sign Regulation
Area. Instead, this modification criteria clearly states that the Director cannot approve a
roof sign or any other prohibited sign. Therefore, staff recommends that the following
text "or allow a type of sign which is prohibited by this Chapter in subsection C of
this Section" be eliminated from the code's modification criteria. By eliminating this
text the Development Services Division Director would have more flexibility in approving
other types of permanent signs within the City Center Sign Regulation Area.
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CONCLUSION
Staff recommends amending the City Center Sign Regulation requirements (RMC 4-4-
100H9b) in order to permit roof signs in the downtown area on a case-by-case basis
subject to a modification request. The ability to construct roof signs, will provide
business owners with more options for signage. Therefore, the City Center sign
regulations should be amended to allow the Development Services Director the ability to
grant a modification, permitting roof signs, provided the remaining criteria for a
modification as outlined above, can be achieved.
cc: Gregg Zimmerman
Neil Watts
Jennifer Henning
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H. SIGNS WITHIN CITY CENTER—
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Purpose of Special Regulations:The
purpose of the City Center sign regulations is
to provide sign standards and regulations
which recognize and strengthen the unique
character of the City Center area businesses
and streets,provide for appropriate signage
which contributes to the economic vitality of
the area and which complements its environ- .
ment,and to enhance the pedestrian orienta-
tion of the district.
2. Applicability:The sign standards of this
subsection shall apply to the property con-
tained within the City Center sign regulation
boundaries as shown in the following figure,
generally described as including:land which
is zoned Center Downtown,excluding lots lo-
cated on Logan Avenue South,north of the
intersection at Airport Way;land zoned Com-
mercial Arterial which lies east of Lake Ave-
nue South,and between Tobin Street South
and South Second Street;and land zoned •
Commercial Arterial which lies between
South Second Street and South Third Place,
and east of Rainier Avenue South,excluding
parcels which have frontage on Rainier Ave-
nue South and lie more than one hundred
sixty feet(160')north of South Third Street;
and land zoned Multi-Family—Urban which
lies between the Cedar River and South Sec-
ond Street,and between Houser Way South
and South Fifth Street.(Ord.4720,5-4-1998)
(Revised 8ro2) 4-50