HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA14-000520 - Administrative InterpretationBrent Carson,
April 1, 2014
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F. Icriteria in subsection C6a of this Section. Should interpretation be made that a proposed,
unlisted use nafbe aildwed in a specific zoning district the Directorsholl indicate which -
`zones, if any, do permit the use. If the Development Services Division Director's
interpretation indicates that an unlisted use is not; consistent with the permitted,
conditional or accessory uses in any district, or if a party does not concur with the permit
type applied to d use, appeal may be made pursuant to RMC4-8-11'0. interpretations
made by the Development Services Division Director shall be documented, and updates
to Title:4, when consistent with the title format and Ievel of detail, shall incorporate
"unclassified use" interpretations -upon approval by the legislative authority.
a. Criteria for Unclassified Uses: In order to make a determination that an
unclassified use is,permitted, 'conditionally permitted or accessory, the
Development Services Division Director ,must find that the use is:
In keeping with the purpose and intent of the zone, and consistent with the
Renton Comprehensive Plan policies,and
if, Similar in nature to, and no more intense than, a specifically listed
permitted, conditional or accessory use, and
in. Consistent with subsection C4 of this Section, if determined to be
permissible as an accessory use"'
Analysis: Per Criterion 'i above, the CA Zone is intended to evolve from `strip.
corrimercial' linear business, districts to business areas characterized by enhanced site
planning and pedestrian orientation. The CA Zone provides for a wide variety of retail
sales, services, and other commercial activities along high -volume traffic corridors.
Other healthcare services.are permitted in the CA Zone, subject to either an
administrative or Hearing Examiner conditional use permit
The City's Comprehedsive Plan land use policies do not specifically address chemical .
dependency uses, but does contain Human Services policies that provide for
rehabilitation and support services such as drug and alcohol treatment.
IF IF,
Per Criterion `ii' above. a proposed unclassified use may be similar in nature to other
healthcare service uses and some social service organizations, or may be more
intensive. The City understands that the ETS chemical dependency facility would serve
clients from the south King County area, with, approximately 200 clients per day.
between the time the clinic opens and noon in addition this facility would require a .
certain level of security, a first floor entrance, and would need to be located near a bus
linear transit. This use should be reviewed to consider conditions specific to its
operation in a given location.