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AGENDA
Planning & Development Committee Regular Meeting
4:30 PM - Monday, October 12, 2015
Council Conference Room, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
AGENDA
1. City Center Community Plan Implementation Briefing
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsLead: PlanningSupport: Economic Development, Community ServicesLead: PlanningSupport: Transportation, Community Services, Utilities, Economic Development, Fire & Emergency ServicesLead: PlanningSupport: Community Services, Transportation, Economic Development, Renton Municipal Arts CommissionLead: Economic DevelopmentSupport: Planning, Transportation, Community ServicesLead: Economic Development, Renton Municipal Arts CommissionSupport: PlanningGoal, Policy, or StrategyPolicy 1.1 Improve the overall visual character of the City Center.Goal 1: Create a distinct identity for the City Center, as well as improve the visability and perception of the City Center. Although identified as a priority in 2013, development of this work program is pending completion of other related priorities that were identified. Work on standards for Downtown are nearly complete. The final draft is anticipated in near term and initiation of adoption process will begin this fall. Other areas of City Center need to be planned for. Work on identifying gateway locations was initiated and will be completed in the near term. Gateway designs for Downtown were completed with the wayfinding program. No designs for other areas have been done. Wayfinding was funded in the 2015-2016 budget. Some implementation may include gateway work.The current budget has allocated money for wayfinding in Downtown. The design will be amended prior to implementation in Downtown. The wayfinding program was created to focus on Downtown. Extension of wayfinding throughout City Center has not been intitated.There are many tactics identified in the Arts and Culture Master Plan. Only some of them relate to the City Center. Tactics that have been implmented in City Center include: "enliven" storefronts and buildings with art, wrapping a utility box with artwork designed by a Renton High School student, entering into a joint operating agreement for Carco Theatre, and since 2011, Renton has been a host city for the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) with an opening night gala. Additionally, new pubic art for the renovated Downtown library will be selected and installed.5% complete75% complete25% complete15% completeOn-going work program1.1.1 Update existing design standards for the City Center to ensure new development will fulfill the vision.$ YesResidents, Businesses, Property ownersShort-termRMC1.1.2 Create cohesive urban design standards for the public realm that include standards for gateways, wayfinding, street trees, street lighting, pedestrian-scaled lighting, landscaping, street furniture, utilities, and public art.$$ YesResidents, Businesses, Property ownersShort-termRMC1.1.3 Create a distinctive gateway design standard to be implemented at key locations throughout the City Center.$$ PartialGeneral Public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersShort-termRMC1.1.4 Build on the City’s proposed wayfinding system for Downtown and extend it throughout the City Center.$$ NoResidents, Businesses, Property ownersShort-term1.1.5 Work to implement the recommendations from the Arts and Culture Master Plan to expand the presence of art, art activities, and art facilities in the City Center.$ - $$$$PartialRenton Municipal Arts Commission, General publicOn-going A&C MP- 100% Complete- 75% to 90%- 0% -75% - On Going Work-No Longer ApplicableAGENDA ITEM #
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: Economic DevelopmentSupport: Planning, Fire & Emergency ServicesLead: UtilitiesSupport: Planning, Economic DevelopmentLead: PlanningSupport: Community Services, Renton History Museum, Economic DevelopmentLead: Renton History MuseumSupport: Economic Development, PlanningLead: PoliceSupport: Economic Development, Community Services, Planning, Human Services1.2 Preserve and maintain important historic features in the City Center to enhance the identity of the City Center.1.3 Improve overall safety in the City Center.New development has been undergrouding utilities. Projects include: the Main Library, Boeing, and PACCAR.-The City and Museum continue to coordinate on the Master Plan. WIth help from the CIty, the Museum will refurbish its lobby in autumn 2015. Other recent Museum efforts include: collaborative exhibits and programs developed with the Arts Commission, Downtown Partnership, Technical College, FilmFrenzy and SIFF, Fashion Incubator, and Renton High School; a new logo and brand; and new exterior banners to be a more attractive and eye-catching. Finally, with the new Library and The Lofts at Second and Main, more pedestrian traffic is anticipated. To capitlize on that, the Museum will continue to host outdoor events like the Pet Fair hosted during River Days. The City has fully dedicated 6 bicycle police officers to Downtown. Also, new rules for enhanced criminal enforcement in public places in Downtown have been adopted; for example no smoking in public places. Community Services, Police, and Community and Economic Development have collaborated to work with property owners to ensure safety and security.The City is utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies to offer financial assistance to Downtown property owners for façade improvements. Other improvement programs could be developed and the existing program could be more robust.On-going work programNo change in statusOn-going work programOn-going work program25% complete1.1.7 Underground utilities as development occurs.$$$ YesBusinesses, Property ownersMid-term RMCMuseum MP1.2.1 Consider adopting an historic preservation ordinance that would protect significant historic features throughout the City Center.$$ NoGeneral public, Renton Historical Society Board, stakeholdersMid-term$$ YesResidents, Businesses, Property ownersShort-term1.2.2 Coordinate with the Museum Master Plan.$ No General public Long-term1.1.6 Create a building improvement program for buildings within the City Center.$$$ NoBusinesses, Property owners, Financial institutionsMid-term1.3.1 Continue efforts to provide a coordinated crime prevention program for Downtown and the City Center as a whole to address crime (both real and perceived).AGENDA ITEM #
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: PoliceSupport: Community Services, Economic Development, PlanningLead: TransportationSupport: Community Services, Economic Development, Planning1.3.4 Continue to implement emergency management strategies throughout the City Center to ensure the area is prepared for natural disasters and other emergencies.Lead: Fire & Emergency Services$$ YesResidents, Businesses, Property ownersOn-goingOn-going work program-2.1.1 Implement the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan.Lead: Economic Development $$ YesBusinesses, Property owners, Chamber of CommerceShort-termOn-going work programEconomic Development is guided by the Comprehensive Plan with the Economic Development element goals and policies, the City Business Plan, and Downtown Keys to Success. All of these goals and strategies continue to be furthered. In City Center, recent successful efforts of note include: Southport hotel and office, two additional hotels near Coulon Park, helping the Landing be completely leased up, and numerous efforts in Downtown highlighted in other sections of this status report.2.1.2 Continue to improve incentives to encourage investment and employment in the City Center. Lead: Economic Development $$ NoBusinesses, Property ownersShort-termOn-going work programThe City continues to incentivize development in Downtown with a Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption, waiving fees for owner-occupied housing, and deferring impact fees (see summary sheet). In 2015, the City initiated the Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation and Façade Improvement Loan Program (see brochure) to help property owners finance façade improvments. 2.1.3 Continue to support the Renton Small Business Development Center.Lead: Economic Development $ YesBusinesses, SBDC partnersOn-goingNo longer applicableThe Small Business Development Center is no longer located in Renton. 2.1 Continue to support opportunities to create a more vibrant City Center where people live, work, learn, and play.Goal 2: Continue to support Renton's diverse economic sectors.The City's police department continues to work with neighborhood groups and offers Block Watch, Business Watch, Security Surveys, and Vacation House Check programs, as well as crime prevention presentations.As roadway improvements are made, pedestrian scaled lighting is inlcuded in lighting, for example, Rainier Ave. Lighting on trails in City Center has not been initiated.On-going work programOn-going work program1.3.2 Continue to work with neighborhood groups to strengthen community policing and neighborhood crime watch programs to improve the overall safety (and the perception of safety) and reduce crime in the City Center neighborhoods.$$ YesResidents, Neighborhood groupsOn-going1.3.3 Improve pedestrian-scaled lighting on streets and trails in the City Center.$$$$ Partial Residents Long-term
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Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: Economic DevelopmentSupport: PlanningLead: Economic DevelopmentSupport: Planning, Renton Municipal Arts CommissionLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, Economic DevelopmentLead: UtilitiesSupport: Economic DevelopmentLead: TransportationSupport: PlanningLead: Economic DevelopmentSupport: Community Services2.2 Continue to support opportunities to create a more vibrant Downtown.The Hotel and Motel Lodging Tax and Renton Community Marketing Campaign continue to be utilized to support efforts marketing Renton. Recent efforts inlcude marketing specifically to retailers (see brochure) and aerospace (see brochure) with specific websites - rentonforretail.com and rentonaerospace.comEnhnanced code enforcement has been been instrumental in resolving many issues throughout City Center, including demolition of two long-term vacant houses located on S. 2nd across the street from Renton High School. Temporary artwork and banners have been featured in some long-term vacant properties in Downtown. Program could expand to more properties and other improvements to visual appearance could be evaluated. In 2013, phase I of the Rainier Ave improvements with Bus Repid Transit (BRT) lanes was completed. The F-line began operation in 2014; its primary connections are the Burien transit center, Tukwila light rail station, Sounder Rail Station, Renton transit center, and the Landing. Logan Ave improvements will begin in summer 2015. Conversion of Main Ave to two-way is at 60% design completion and is anticipated to begin construction in 2016.-After evaluating time limits on parking in Downtown, it has been changed to 2 hour parking in order to improve parking availabliity. Public parking lots and the parking garage have been made safer and more accessible.The Renton Downtown Partnership has been formed and will take on creation of a funding mechanism to help implement goals of downtown businesses.On-going work programOn-going work programOn-going work programNo change in statusOn-going work program20% CompletePartialRegional Employers, Businesses, Property ownersOn-going2.2.1 Create a Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) or Local Improvement District (LID), or utilize other funding mechanisms, to help implement the goals and priorities of businesses in Downtown Renton.$$ NoBusinesses, Property ownersShort-termOn-going2.1.4 Support business district marketing efforts.$$ YesBusinesses, Property ownersMid-term$$ Partial2.1.5 Consider ways to identify and promote improved visual appearance of long-term vacant properties. Property owners, Residents, Arts community, Nonprofits2.1.6 Continue to work to improve regional transportation access to the regional employment center, and the City Center as a whole. $$ YesRegional EmployersOn-going2.1.8 Continue to review parking management strategies. $-$$ YesGeneral public, Regional Employers, Businesses, Property ownersOn-going2.1.7 Determine necessary utilities and infrastructure to support the regional employment center, and the City Center as a whole. $AGENDA ITEM #
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: Community ServicesSupport: Economic Development2.2.3 Initiate a sidewalk café case study and develop tailored regulations to encourage sidewalk cafes in Downtown.Lead: Planning, Economic Development$ Yes General publicShort-term100% completeIn 2014, the City did a pilot project with Mariana's restaurant. In 2015, the City finalized the Renton Sidewalk Café Standards pamphlet (see pamphlet) and has worked to help expand the program to other Downtown businesses.Lead: Community Services, Economic DevelopmentSupport: PlanningLead: PlanningSupport: Community Services, Economic DevelopmentLead: Community ServicesSupport: Economic Development, PlanningLead: Planning, Community ServicesSupport: Economic DevelopmentNo General publicPublic events such as Pop-Up Piazza and Oktoberfest are being held at the Event Center. Also, the Chamber regularly holds events such as the business awards and the City holds events such as the Mayors State of the City address and staff trainings. More events that are open to the general public would help further this strategy.There are many events that the City continues to support, as well as has supported iniation of, inlcuding: Oktoberfest, Farmers Market, Return to Renton Car Show, Santa House, Harvest Festival, Spring Festival, & River Days parade. New community events include: PopUp Piazza and Eruption of Art.--Although identified as a priority in 2013, a grant to identify projects for salmon habitat improvement neccessitated work on this be put on hold. The salmon habitat project is nearing completion and work will be resumed upon completion.3.1 Coordinate Liberty Park, the KCLS Main Renton Library, the Renton History Museum, the Cedar River and the proposed greenway/promenade as a key activity node for the City Center. The node should highlight and make visible this concentration of civic activities and emphasize that this is a critical crossroads connecting the north and south City Center areas.Goal 3: Improve access, circulation, & visibility of the concentration of civic activities inlcuding Liberty Park, the King County Library System (KCLS) Main Renton Library, the Renton History Museum, and Cedar River to create a dynamic civic activity node in Downtown.3.1.1 Complete a conceptual plan for the civic node.$$2.2.2 Better utilize the Renton Pavilion Event Center. N/AOn-going work programOn-going work programNo change in statusNo change in status0% complete2.4 Pursue opportunities to locate a new City Hall in a central location in the City Center.Yes N/A On-goingMuseum MP2.3.1 Consider changing the zoning along Park Ave N from Bronson Way N to N 6th Street to allow small-scale, mixed-use buildings.$$ YesResidents, Businesses, Property ownersMid-term2.2.4 Continue to support community events in Downtown.$ YesGeneral public, Businesses, Non-profitsOn-going2.4.1 Consider initiating a feasibility study to select a location for a new City Hall in a central location in the City Center.$$$ No General public Long-termShort-termAGENDA ITEM #
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: Community ServicesSupport: Planning, Transportation, Economic DevelopmentLead: Economic DevelopmentSupport: Community Services, PlanningLead: Development Services, PlanningSupport: Community Services, City AttorneyLead: Planning, Development ServicesSupport: Community ServicesLead: Economic DevelopmentSupport: Planning, Community ServicesLead: PlanningSupport: Community Services4.3.1 Protect edges of single-family areas by improving design standards for the transition areas between zones.No change in status-4.2 Ensure that the single-family area of the South Renton neighborhood remains cohesive and intact.4.3 Enhance measures (such as setbacks, buffers, landscape screening, and height restrictions) to protect edges of single-family areas from adjacent development.Residents, Businesses, Property ownersShort-term--Effective July 1, 2015 South Renton was rezoned to R-14.No change in statusNo change in status3.2 Ensure that the KCLS Main Renton Library building remains in public use even if the Main Library relocates in the future.Goal 4: Protect & enhance neighborhoods the residential neighborhoods in the City Center. -100% completeRMCNo longer applicable100% completeNo change in status4.1.1 Implement a property maintenance ordinance in the residential areas of the City Center.3.2.1 Work with KCLS to ensure that plans for the future of Main Renton Library building remains in public use.$$$ No NoThe library did not move.The City adopted the International Property Maintenance Code and has been actively utilizing the Code to ensure improved maintenance standards. RMCSee 1.1.14.2.1 Consider rezoning the intact, single-family area of the South Renton neighborhood.$-$$4.1.2 Develop self-help guides to assist property owners with maintenance.$-$$ NoResidents, Neighborhood GroupsShort-termShort-term3.1.2 Implement the Tri-Park Master Plan.YesLong-termResidents, Neighborhood GroupsShort-term4.1 Ensure the housing stock is maintained and codes are enforced in residential areas.4.1.3 Pursue the possibility of establishing a bank-operated low-interest loan program to help initiate building improvements.$$$ NoBanks, Businesses, Property owners$ YesPP$ Yes No On-going
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Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: Community ServicesSupport: PlanningLead: Community ServicesSupport: PlanningLead: Community ServicesSupport: Planning, Fire & Emergency Management, Economic DevelopmentLead: PlanningSupport: Transportation, Community Services, Utilities, Economic Development, Fire & Emergency ServicesLead: PoliceSupport: Transportation, Fire & Emergency ServicesLead: PoliceSupport: Fire & Emergency Services, Economic Development, Transportation4.7.3 Implement traffic awareness strategies on residential streets.No change in status-4.7 Work to keep trucks off residential streets.-The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan assessed needs for pubilc amenties in all community planning areas. It also prioritized improvements and has an implementation and funding schedule. Identification of potential locations for public art has not been done.4.4 Implement the City's Urban Forestry Plan by initiating a street tree planting program in the residential neighborhoods to increase canopy cover, improving the streetscapes, and promoting community building.4.5 Increase neighborhood amenities, including neighborhood gardens, greenspaces, and public art.Mid-termWith new development the City requires street trees to be planted in the right of way. In developed areas, the City encourages residents to plant street trees and has identified what types of trees are best suited for Renton. Also, the City received a grant in 2011 and planted 50 trees in the North Renton neighborhood. Other recent efforts have included tree plantings in Burnett Linear Park. The program could be more robust.4.6 Improve residential streetscapes with landscaping, street trees, and sidewalks.RMC--75% completeOn-going work program75% completeNo change in statusOn-going work programOn-going work programSee 6.10.1-4.7.2 Continue to improve truck routing in the City Center.4.7.1 Sign and enforce truck routes.Mid-termNo On-going RMC$$ NoResidents, Neighborhood GroupsMid-termOn-going RMC$$ NoResidents, Neighborhood Groups4.4.2 Implement the City’s Urban Forestry Plan.$-$$$ NoGeneral public, Businesses, Property ownersMid-term UFP4.4.1 Initiate a street tree planting program in the residential neighborhoods.4.5.1 Perform a needs assessment for public amenities in each neighborhood.$$ NoResidents, Neighborhood Groups$Yes No4.6.1 Incorporate residential streetscape improvements in the urban design standards for the public realm (Discussed in 1.1.2).$YesAGENDA ITEM #
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or Strategy4.8.1 Continue to work with the Renton School District to ensure the City Center is adequately served by school facilities.Lead: Planning, Renton School DistrictNA YesRenton School District to engage publicOn-goingOn-going work programThe Renton School District is going to present a bond measure to voters for two new elementary schools in Renton. One is to be located on Sartori school site in North Renton. Voters will decide if this strategy becomes implemented.Lead: Human ServicesSupport: Planning4.8.3 Ensure universal design techniques are utilized throughout the City Center. Lead: Planning$ - $$$No NA On-goingOn-going work programAs new development occurs and as street improvements are made, universal design techniques are utilized. For example, the conversion of Main Ave. to 2-way traffic will include bringing the intersection up to current ADA standards.Lead: ExecutiveSupport: All DepartmentsLead: TransportationSupport: Council, MayorLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, Economic DevelopmentLong-term4.8 Ensure that the City Center is a place for families and a place that recognizes the diversity of the community.Goal 5: Improve connections into area.5.1 Support Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) efforts to encourage all regional through-traffic to I-405 by improving and reconfiguring interchanges and adding capacity.On-going work programThe City has completed a "turn-back" of SR 900 from WSDOT to the City. As part of that SR 900 has been "re-routed" to run conterminously with I-900. So, a study is not necessary. However, the intent of this strategy is 100% complete.5.2 Consider designating Logan Avenue as a state route for sub-regional through-traffic within the City Center.Yes No-On-going work programNo longer applicableThe City is working on developing a Human Services Strategic Plan to address specific needs identified in the 2014 Community Needs Assessment.Although there is not a specific focus on just the City Center, the City has engaged in an extensive work to support and promote its diverse population. In 2014, the City was awarded the City Cultural Diversity Award from the National League of Cities. Examples of efforts include: creation of an Inclusion Task Force, liason program with representatives of community groups, targeting varied communities for emergency preparedness, sending news releases and information to ethnic media sources.Long-termOn-going work programTIPOn-going4.8.4 Continue to support and promote a diverse population in the City Center.$ - $$$Yes NA On-going4.8.2 Continue to provide the full range of human services to meet the needs of all members of the community.$ - $$$NoHuman Services CommitteeNoOther Public Agencies, Residents, Businesses, Property owners5.1.1 Continue to coordinate with WSDOT to ensure through-traffic uses I-405.$$5.2.1 Prepare a study to evaluate alternatives for SR 900 through Renton.$$AGENDA ITEM #
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, Economic DevelopmentLead: TransportationSupport: Police, Economic DevelopmentLead: TransportationSupport: PlanningLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, Community ServicesLead: Economic DevelopmentSupport: Transportation, Planning, Community ServicesLead: Economic DevelopmentSupport: Transportation, Planning, Legal, Community ServicesFunding for the King County operation of a Lake Washington water taxi service was cut and reallocated to Metro bus service. There has been a recent proposal to revive the program.With the F-line (BRT) the preferred route was identified and implemented. The City continues to advocate for expansion of the service area of the F-line in Renton; currently the City is advocating expansion to the Sunset area. Light Rail (LRT) connecting Renton to downtown Seattle via Burien and West Seattle is listed as an ST3 candidate project.Funding for the King County operation of a Lake Washington water taxi service was cut and reallocated to Metro bus service. There has been a recent proposal to revive the program.5.3 Investigate the potential for re-routing through truck traffic from Park Avenue North.5.4 Work with appropriate agencies and departments to identify a preferred route for future Rapid Ride bus rapid transit and/or light rail transit (LRT) line that would best serve the City Center.5.5 Continue to pursue opportunities for a future water taxi to connect Renton to other Lake Washington cities, such as Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, and/or Seattle.100% completeLong-term TIPThe City has completed a "turn-back" of SR 900 from WSDOT to the City. As part of that SR 900 has been "re-routed" to run conterminously with I-900. So, a study is not necessary. However, the intent of this strategy is 100% complete.75% completeNo change in statusNo change in status-The F-line began operation in 2014; its primary connections are the Burien transit center, Tukwila light rail station, Sounder Rail Station, Renton transit center, and the Landing.No longer applicableNo change in statusYesBusinesses, Property owners, Truck users5.2.2 Implement initial improvements to support re-designating SR 900 through Renton.$$$$ NoOther Public Agencies, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersShort-termTIP5.4.1 Continue working with an inter-agency work group to define and evaluate the Rapid Ride F-Line bus service.$ Yes NoShort-termTIP; unfunded5.3.1 Study potential impacts and alternatives for changing truck route designation on Park Ave N.$$5.4.2 Explore the City’s transit options and establish a preferred strategy/option for BRT, LRT and other transit strategies for the City, especially possible extension north from Downtown Renton.$$$- $$$$NoGeneral public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersMid-termGeneral public, Property owners, KC Metro, Private operatorsMid-term5.5.1 Explore financial feasibility and operational needs for a water taxi service, facility needs in Renton, and possible routes.$$ No5.5.2 Implement recommendations for a Renton water taxi.$$$$ NoGeneral public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersMid-termAGENDA ITEM #
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, Community ServicesLead: TransportationSupport: City Council, Finance, Planning, Economic DevelopmentLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, Community Services, Economic DevelopmentLead: TransportationSupport: Economic Development, Planning, FinanceLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, Economic DevelopmentLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, Legal, Administration, Economic DevelopmentPolicy 6.1 Improve Park Ave N as a key pedestrian connection between Coulon Park, the Landing, North Renton, Downtown, and South Renton with sidewalks, landscaping, wayfinding, public art, and other amenities.Goal 6: Improve connections within area-A direct access ramp for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) at N 8th is funded. A parking garage in association with this is on the draft ST3 project list. Funding for a garage is pending voter approval of ST3. Design and construction would follow such appoval and project prioritization.---5.6 Encourage Sound Transit and/or Metro to build and operate a public parking garage in the Landing/Coulon vicinity.6.2 Consider a streetcar/trolley line, with the first phase running along Park Avenue N. connecting Coulon Park, the Landing, Downtown, and the Transit Center. Future phases should connect the South Renton area, Grady Way, and the Sounder station at Longacres.No change in statusNo change in statusNo change in statusNo change in statusNo change in statusNo change in status5.6.1 Conduct a feasibility study to determine necessity for and choose a location for a potential parking garage in the north end of the City Center to support transit, water taxi, and other transportation needs.$$$$ NoOther Public Agencies, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersLong-term5.6.2 Work with Sound Transit and King County Metro to fund, design, and construct the parking garage.$$$$ NoGeneral Public, Other Public AgenciesLong-term6.1.2 Implement design for Park Ave N.6.1.1 Conduct a detailed design study for Park Ave N.$$-$$$No6.2.1 Conduct a feasibility study exploring the financial feasibility and operational needs for a streetcar along Park Avenue N with potential expansion in the future.$$ NoGeneral Public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersMid-term$$$$ NoGeneral Public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersLong-term6.2.2 Implement the recommendations from the streetcar feasibility study.$$$$ No General public Long-termGeneral public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersLong-termAGENDA ITEM #
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: TransportationSupport: Economic Development, Planning, Community ServicesLead: TransportationSupport: PlanningLead: TransportationSupport: Economic Development, Community Services, PlanningLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, Economic DevelopmentLead: TransportationSupport: Economic DevelopmentWith active development of the Southport site there is increased need for extension of Park Ave N. The City has engaged Puget Sound Energy in order to make the extension possible. However, design concepts have not been initiated.-In 2013, the analysis was done to determine where roadways would need to be widened and what improvements would need to be done to maintain the highest level of service possible. The City just initiated a study to determine what level of service would be if the one-ways were converted to two-way with no widening and minimizing new signal improvements. Evaluation of optimizing costs will also be completed. The evaluation and recommendations for improvements to the S 2nd St, Bronson Way N, and Main Ave S. have been completed. The other two intersections have not been evaluated for improvements.Improvements to the S 2nd St, Bronson Way N, and Main Ave S. intersection have been designed and funded. Improvements include enahnced pedestrian safety and connectivity. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2016.6.3 Pursue opportunities to extend Park Avenue N north of Logan Avenue to the waterfront to connect to Southport, future development, potential water taxi terminal, and Coulon Park.6.4 Provide connections that allow multiple circulation routes from the Bronson/SR 169 area to the vicinity of the Landing.6.5 Evaluate necessity and benefits of the one-way streets within the City Center.6.6 Prioritize improvements to vehicular and pedestrian safety, connectivity, and traffic flow a the following intersections: Airport Way S and Logan Ave N; S 2nd St, Bronson Way N, and Main Ave S; SW Langston, SR 900, and Hardie Ave SW.6.4.1 Develop study to define recommended circulation plan with I-405 widening improvements in place.33% complete15% complete6.6.1 Conduct operations and safety evaluation to define recommendations for each key intersection.$$$$5% completeNo change in status50% complete6.3.1 Develop preliminary design concepts and implementation strategy for Park Ave N extension.6.5.1 Conduct detailed traffic and circulation analyses for each one-way corridor/ couplet and select preferred action.$$$$NoOther Public Agencies, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersLong-term$$$$ NoGeneral Public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersPhasedNoProperty owners, Potential developersShort-termIn Six-Year TIP$$$$General Public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersShort-term6.6.2 Design, fund and construct intersection improvements.$$$$ NoGeneral public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersFollowing 6.6.1 for each locationNoAGENDA ITEM #
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: TransportationSupport: Community Services, Economic DevelopmentLead: Transportation, Economic DevelopmentSupport: Community Services6.8.1 Conduct analyses of operations, safety, and non-motorized needs evaluation to define recommendations for Rainier Ave N.Lead: Transportation $$ NoGeneral public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersShort to mid-term100% completeNon-motorized needs have been evaluated. Concept includes a 12-foot shared bicycle pedestrian path separated from travel lanes by an 8-foot landscape strip. Cost estimates have been completed. 6.8.2 Design, fund and construct improvements on Rainier Ave N.Lead: Transportation, Economic Development$$$$ YesGeneral public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersFollowing 6.8.1TIP 5% completeAlthough unfunded, costs have been updated. All improvements on Rainier are being phased. Phase 3, Logan to Rainier, is $6.5M. Phase 4 (which is the suggested area for the "Road Diet"), Rainier to City limits is $8.5M. Some right-of-way acquisition is anticpated to be complete in 2016. Lead: TransportationSupport: Community Services, Planning, King County MetroLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, King County Metro, Economic Development--A Traffic Analysis Report provided alternatives for corridor improvement options. The planning level costs are estimated $10M. Construction on some phases have been initiated. A preferred alternative for the intersection of S 7th St/Talbot Rd/Burnett/Smithers has not been identified.Phase I, construction of a new eastbound right-turn lane and signal at S 7th and Shattuck, is funded and anticipated to be completed in 2016. Future phases remain unfunded. 6.8 Consider a "road diet" on Rainier Avenue N between the City's northern boundary and N Airport Way, which would reduce the right-of-way dedicated to vehicular traffic and provide right-of-way space for an enhanced multi-use path for the Lake Washington Loop Trail.6.9 Consider the enhancement of S/SW 7th Street between Rainier Ave S and Talbot Rd S, with bus access improvements, an improved intersection at Talbot Rd S, neighborhood traffic calming, and a separated bicycle trail.No change in statusNo change in status90 % Complete20% Complete6.7 Improve streets, intersections, and wayfinding at the key civic node located at Bronson Way N, Park Ave N, N 1st Street, N Riverside Drive, and Houser Way to enhance multi-modal circulation. 6.7.1 Conduct design, operations and safety evaluations to define recommendations for Civic Node.$$$$ NoGeneral public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersMid-term6.7.2 Design, fund and construct intersection improvements at Civic Node.$$$$ NoGeneral public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersFollowing 6.7.1 for each locationTIP6.9.1 Complete analyses and document recommended concept for improve-ments for S/SW 7th Street between Rainier Avenue S and Talbot Road S.$$ YesResidents, Businesses, Property ownersShort to mid-termIn current TIP6.9.2 Design, fund and construct improvements on S/SW 7th Street between Rainier Avenue S and Talbot Road S.$$$$ NoResidents, Businesses, Property ownersMid-term, following 6.9.1AGENDA ITEM #
Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: Transportation;Support: Fire & Emergency ServicesLead: TransportationSupport: Planning, Community ServicesLead: Community Services, TransportationSupport: Planning, Economic DevelopmentLead: Community Services, TransportationSupport: Planning, Economic DevelopmentLead: Community ServicesSupport: Planning, Economic Development, Transportation7.1.4 Implement the City’s Trails and Bicycle Master Plan.On-going work programExtension of the Lake to Sound Regional Trail through the Black River Riparian Forest is expected to begin construction in the near term. Segments of the Lk Wa Loop Trail continue to be completed, such as Logan Ave and planned Rainier Ave improvements.Lead: Community ServicesSupport: Transportation, Planning, Economic DevelopmentThe Boeing Company continues to use the railway that is runs through the Downtown. It is not anticipated that this will change in the near term.King County is currently developing a master plan that they expect to complete in 2016. As part of the Eastside Rail Corridor trail development, Kirkland has developed 5.75 miles, of the 42 mile corridor. Redmond has completed work on 1 mile of trail and is expected to complete another 1.33 miles in 2015. These jurisdictions own the portions they developed. emaining segments are largely owned by the County.-The City continues to engage property owners to ensure the potential for a future trail is preserved.-Updating the Trails and Bicycle Master Plan is ajoint project of Community Services and Transportation. The project is funded in the 2014-2016 budget. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin this winter.6.10 Initiate a traffic awareness program for residential streets.No change in status5% completeTIPNo change in status5% completeNo change in status5% completeGoal 7: Finish trail connections & utilize as economic development7.1 Continue to increase bike connections within the City Center and work to provide a trail connection between the Green River, Cedar River, and East Lk Washington trails and implement of time.7.2 As a long-term goal, provide a connection between the Cedar River and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.See plan for detailsOn-going, Long-term7.2.1 Continue to work with key property owners (The Boeing Company) to pursue opportunities to provide a trail connection between Coulon Park and the Cedar River Trail.6.10.1 Develop a City-wide traffic awareness program.6.11.1 Establish priority for bicycle improvements consistent with the Trails and Bicycle Master Plan within City Center subarea.$ Yes General public Short term$$ YesGeneral public, ResidentsOn-going$$$ No$$$$ NoOther public agencyMid-termOther public agencyResidents, Businesses, Property owners7.1.1 Continue to work with BNSF, King County, the Port of Seattle, and The Boeing Company to ensure the BNSF corridor is preserved and eventually converted to a rail and trail corridor.$$$NoShort-termPPNo7.1.3 Create a conceptual plan and implement a streetscape design for a trail on Houser Way from Burnett to I-405.7.1.2 Continue to work with the Port of Seattle and King County on providing rail and trail access in the northern area of the City Center, near Coulon Park and Lake Washington Blvd.$$$Key Property ownersLong-term PP
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Who $Resources Currently Available?Key StakeholdersTime FrameOther Related PlansStatus as of 9/1/15CommentsGoal, Policy, or StrategyLead: Surface Water, Community ServicesSupport: Planning, Economic DevelopmentLead: Community ServicesSupport: Planning, Public WorksLead: Community ServicesSupport: Planning, Transportation8.3.2 Consider zoning changes to properties to allow for small-scale retail and concessions as a part of the promenade.Lead: Planning $Residents, Businesses, Property ownersMid-term RMCNo change in status-Lead: Community Services, PlanningSupport: TransportationLead: Community ServicesSupport: Transportation, Planning, Economic DevelopmentLead: Community ServicesSupport: Economic Development, Planning-With a grant from Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office the City is identifying projects that would restore Chinook salmon habitat. Nturalization of the Cedar River shoreline near N. Riverside Dr. is included. Once adopted, the City can apply for grants to help secure funding for project implementation.-NoGeneral public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersNo change in status5% CompleteNo change in statusNo change in status8.2 Improve the Cedar River Trail with additional access trails, lights, public art, and amenities.8.3 Create a greenway/promenade between the Cedar River and N 1st St.8.4 Increase the amount of both passive and active recreational greenspace in the City Center.Some of the concept is furthered in renderings associated with the habitat work detailed in 8.1.1. However, the concepts focus on habitat restoration by removing the hard edge trail and naturalizing the river and not a greenway/promenade. Conceptual plans that focus specifically on the potential greenway/promenade have not been inititated.-Extension of Burnett Linear Park is Identified in the Park, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan capital projects list as priority #12 with a total ranking of 17. However, a feasibility study has not been initiated.8.3.1 Complete an initial conceptual plan for a greenway/ promenade between the Cedar River and N 1st Street. Goal 8: Improve natural amenities & public access to themPP8.1.1 Create a plan for the Cedar River and the Lake Washington shorelines that balances the goals of ecological restoration with public access and community development.$$$ NoNone in this initial phaseMid- to long-term8.1 Provide a natural shoreline on the Cedar River and Lake Washington shorelines.10% completeNo change in statusPP8.4.1 Initiate a plan to study the feasibility of extending Burnett Linear Park from S 5th Street to Houser Way.8.2.1 Improve Cedar River Trail with additional access points, lights, public art, and amenities.$$$ NoGeneral public, Residents,Mid-term PPShort-termPPMid-term PPResidents, Businesses, Property OwnersMid-term PP8.3.3 Complete a detailed design and implementation strategy for the greenway/ promenade based on the conceptual design.$$$ NoGeneral public, Residents, Businesses, Property ownersMid-term$$ No8.4.2 Create a conceptual plan to connect Burnett Linear Park north to the Cedar River.$$$ NoResidents, Neighborhood Groups, Businesses, AGENDA ITEM #