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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda AGENDA Planning & Development Committee Regular Meeting 3:00 PM - Thursday, April 14, 2016 Council Conference Room, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way 1. CODE INTERPRETATIONS a) Model Home Administrative Code Interpretations 2. DOCKET 11 a) Downtown Business District Map b) Model Home Draft Code c) Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton 3. EMERGING ISSUES 4. 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Model ho ing designat base zone, m mitations on ntinue to app homes on th had public e would hav g an addition orary Use Pe not impact educed, lead rovided that %) of the tota TUP es e or blic Type omes tion. model n the ply. he ve nal ermit ding t they al AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CI-82XX Page 2 of 3 lots, and when located within the subdivision or residential development to which they pertain. The applicable code sections should be amended as specified below. ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL: _______________________________________ C. E. “Chip” Vincent EFFECTIVE DATE: APPEAL PROCESS: To appeal this determination, a written appeal--accompanied by the required filing fee--must be filed with the City's Hearing Examiner (1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, 425-430-6515) no more than 14 days from the date of this decision. Your submittal should explain the basis for the appeal. Section 4-8-110 of the Renton Municipal Code provides further information on the appeal process. CODE AMENDMENTS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT DETERMINATIONS: RMC 4-9-240D.1 and 2 D. TEMPORARY USE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR OTHER TEMPORARY USES OR STRUCTURES: The following uses or structures are separated into Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III temporary use categories. Those in the Tier I category are processed as Type I land use applications, those in the Tier II category are processed as Type II applications, and those in the Tier III category are processed as Type III applications. Projects subject to SEPA are processed differently. 1. Tier I: Examples of temporary uses in this category include activities allowed by the base zone, mobile food vendors located in the IL, IM, IH, CA, CV and CD zones, vehicle sales events held on property not currently used as an auto dealership and within the Automall Area and/or Employment Area, Christmas tree lots, sales events not determined to be exempt per subsection C3 of this Section, and a temporary manufactured home for medical hardship. Also included are model homes, equaling the lesser of five (5) homes or twenty percent (20%) of the total lots, when located within the subdivision or residential development to which they pertain. The Administrator may authorize additional temporary uses not listed in this subsection when it is found that the proposed uses are in keeping with the intent and purposes of this Section. (Ord. 5759, 6-22-2015) AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CI-82XX Page 3 of 3 2. Tier II: Examples of temporary uses in this category include activities limited or prohibited by the base zone, mobile food vendors not located in the IL, IM, IH, CA, CV and CD zones, and storage trailers. Other uses in this category include circuses, carnivals, fairs, or similar transient amusement or recreational activities. Also included are model homes, equaling the lesser of five (5) homes or twenty percent (20%) of the total lots, when located within the subdivision or residential development to which they pertain. The Administrator may authorize additional temporary uses not listed in this subsection when it is found that the proposed uses are in keeping with the intent and purposes of this Section. 3. Tier III: Temporary homeless encampments is the use in this category, and shall have an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00). 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TEMPORARY USE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR OTHER TEMPORARY USES OR STRUCTURES: The following uses or structures are separated into Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III temporary use categories. Those in the Tier I category are processed as Type I land use applications, those in the Tier II category are processed as Type II applications, and those in the Tier III category are processed as Type III applications. Projects subject to SEPA are processed differently. 1. Tier I: Examples of temporary uses in this category include activities allowed by the base zone, mobile food vendors located in the IL, IM, IH, CA, CV and CD zones, vehicle sales events held on property not currently used as an auto dealership and within the Automall Area and/or Employment Area, Christmas tree lots, sales events not determined to be exempt per subsection C3 of this Section, and a temporary manufactured home for medical hardship. Also included are model homes, equaling the lesser of five (5) homes or twenty percent (20%) of the total lots, when located within the subdivision or residential development to which they pertain. The Administrator may authorize additional temporary uses not listed in this subsection when it is found that the proposed uses are in keeping with the intent and purposes of this Section. (Ord. 5759, 6-22-2015) 2. Tier II: Examples of temporary uses in this category include activities limited or prohibited by the base zone, mobile food vendors not located in the IL, IM, IH, CA, CV and CD zones, and storage trailers. Other uses in this category include circuses, carnivals, fairs, or similar transient amusement or recreational activities. Also included are model homes, equaling the lesser of five (5) homes or twenty percent (20%) of the total lots, when located within the subdivision or residential development to which they pertain. The Administrator may authorize additional temporary uses not listed in this subsection when it is found that the proposed uses are in keeping with the intent and purposes of this Section. 3. Tier III: Temporary homeless encampments is the use in this category, and shall have an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00). (Ord. 5676, 12-3-2012) AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Planning and Development Committee Briefing April 14, 2016 Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton Last year, the Planning and Development Committee was introduced to the concept of having a residential rental registration program in Renton. Since that time, planning staff has done significant research on similar programs adopted by cities in Washington (Auburn, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Mountlake Terrace, Pasco, Prosser, Seattle, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Tukwila) and across the country (Bloomington, Boulder, Carbondale, Fort Collins, and New York). Following adoption of several programs in Washington, an RCW was enacted to provide a minimal amount of applicable regulation in the state. The basic goal of the program will be to ensure as many residential rental units as possible meet the standard principles of healthy housing as per the Seattle / King County Department of Public Health:  Moisture free,  Adequately ventilated,  Contaminant free,  Free of pests,  Clean,  Well-maintained,  Free of injury hazards, and  Thermally controlled. An additional intent of the program would be to create incentives for property owners to maintain rental units so that they continue to meet uniform standards. Using a comparison matrix of information derived from the research, staff of several City departments met and selected potential options that were deemed suitable for Renton’s characteristics and situation. The Planning Commission was asked to review the options presented by staff, which included staff recommendations, and determine the policies that should be adopted by the City of Renton. The Planning Commission preferred the option to have rental units periodically inspected to ensure the units meet set standards for safety and health. The ability to rent/occupy a rental unit will depend on whether the unit meets the standards. Those meeting the standards, or rectifying identified problems, would be granted a “Certificate of Inspection” which would allow the unit to be occupied. AGENDA ITEM #2. c) 2 They also recommended that there be an option that inspections can be done by either a City of Renton inspector or a private contractor. For details related to inspections, see the “Inspections Matrix,” included herewith. The Planning Commission did not make a decision on the question of whether property owners who rent out residential units should be required to have a City of Renton business license. While most similar programs do have this requirement, not all do and state law (RCW 59.18.125) states that business licenses are not a requirement of such programs. The alternative to requiring property owners to get business licenses is registration of units. Both approaches can use systems currently in place at the City. The business license requirement would involve the Finance Division, but the registration of units would not. The permit tracking system, Energov, can be used as the data base for keeping the inventory of rental unit addresses and for information related to inspections (when, who, issues, fee requirements and payments, etc). The advantages and disadvantages of each approach are listed on the “Issues Matrix” included herewith. Following decisions on program elements, a period of community engagement will commence. Meetings will be scheduled with Renton residents of rental units and with property owners. If adopted, the program will be initiated in the Sunset Area of Renton, in the neighborhood proposed for neighborhood transformation through the HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant. In addition to enhancing the grant application, this area has experienced approximately twice the number of code violations than in other areas of the City. AGENDA ITEM #2. c) Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton For properties having 1 to 20 units, no more than 4 units required to be reinspected or For properties having 21 or more units, no more than 20% of units to max of 50 units, may be required to be reinspected Inspections by City: Inspections by Contractor: Inspections by City Code Compliance officers and Building Inspection Division Inspections by qualified contractor selected from a list created and maintained by the City Inspection fee paid to city Inspection fee to contractor and administration fee paid to City For units with previous health or building code violations or life‐safety violations (building fires) inspections must be by City Fee: Structural integrity of bldg; permitted structural modifications; protection from weather; fully functioning plumbing, sanitation, heat, water, wastewater facilities; adequate ventilation; free from defective or hazardous electrical systems; safe & functional access from street and bldg entrances; functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; free from interior moisture, mold, plumbing leaks; and gutters and downspouts connected Additional fee for each reinspection required following failed inspection and/or When code violation is issued Inspections Inspections may be by either City inspector or private contractor Inspections are required for all rental units Certificate of Inspection is issued when unit passes inspection by meeting required standards Frequency of inspections: After initial inspection, reinspection is required every 4 years and If a rental unit selected for inspection fails the inspection, 100% of units on the property may be required to be inspected and a Certificate of Inspection provided to the City for each and If a rental property has had conditions that endanger or impair the health or safety of a tenant reported since the last inspection, 100% of units on the property may be required to be inspected and a Certificate of Inspection provided to the City for each Inspection options: Inspections shall include: Maximum of 60 days to complete interior repairs/installations required to pass inspection; 1 year maximum to complete exterior repairs that are not life / safety requirements Compliance deadlines: Certifiate of Inspection is required in order to lawfully rent or allow occupation of dwelling unit Number of inspections: AGENDA ITEM #2. c) Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton Residential Rental Owner Business License or Registration of Rental Unit Business license required for all owners of properties with rental housing units Rental unit registration required for all rental housing units Advantages: 1) Greater regulation 2) Business license regulations already in place (they are currently not enforced for property owners who rent residential units). 3) Can track through Finance Division existing business license system. 4) Fire Dept would have better access to property owners for purposes of fire safety issues (can not currently access owners who operate out of the City and who do not have business licenses). 5) Cost of administration paid by business license fees. Advantages: 1) One less layer of regulation. 2) Entire program would be in the Department of Community and Economic Development (avoids utilizing the Finance Division, except for obtaining utility billing information). 3) Could solve problem 3 (at left) by requiring property owners who do not live in Washington State to have representation by a property manager or agent local to Renton. 4) Can use existing permit tracking system (Energov) Disadvantages: 1) Greater regulation 2) More work for Finance Division. Disadvantages: 1) More work for CED Business license renewed annually Registration renewed annually or or Renewed every 2, 3, or 4 years Renewed every 2, 3, or 4 years and and Business license application required with change of ownership of unit Current contact information for owner and agent required with unit registration Certificate of Inspection required to renew business license Certificate of Inspection required to renew occupancy permit Appeals: City will provide a process for appealing decisions Occupancy of a unit that does not have a Certificate of Inspection carries a daily fine Certification of Inspection: Renewals: Penalties: Licensing and Registration Exemptions: Units unavailable for renting; hotels, motels, etc.; single room rental within a residence also occupied by owner; units in hospitals, etc.; government‐owned units that are otherwise inspected; emergency and temporary shelters AGENDA ITEM #2. c) AB - 1641 City Council Regular Meeting - 11 Apr 2016 SUBJECT/TITLE: City Center Community Plan Advisory Board Recommended Priorities 2016 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Planning & Development Committee DEPARTMENT: Community & Economic Development STAFF CONTACT: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager EXT.: 6576 FISCAL IMPACT: Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $ N/A Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $ N/A Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A SUMMARY OF ACTION: The City Center Community Plan contains eight goals and numerous strategies to accomplish those goals. In order to ensure the plan is implemented and successful, the City created the City Center Community Plan Advisory Board. The Board is tasked with making recommendations to the City regarding which strategies should be prioritized for inclusion in departmental work programs. In 2013, the City Center Community Plan Advisory Board made their first round of recommendations. Those six priorities were presented to the Planning and Development Committee for consideration and the Committee recommended that staff move forward with work programs for all six priorities. Many of the work programs have been completed and the Board has made new recommendations. Council will evaluate their recommendations and direct staff on which priorities work should be initiated. EXHIBITS: A. Advisory Board Priorities STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Refer to the Planning and Development Committee for evaluation and recommendation regarding which City Center Community Plan work priorities should be initiated. AGENDA ITEM #4. a) Votes Received Improve the overall visual character of City Center. 6 Work to implement recommendations from the Arts and Culture Master Plan to expand the presence of art, art activities, and art facilities in City Center. (Planning & Arts Commission) (On-going) (On-going work) 3 Create a building improvement program for buildings within City Center. (Economic Development) (Mid term) (25% complete) Continue to support opportunities to create a more vibrant City Center where people live, work, learn, and play. 7 Continue to improve incentives to encourage investment and employment in City Center. (Economic Development) (Short Term) (On-going work) 3 Determine necessary utilities and infrastructure to support the regional employment center, and City Center as a whole. (Utilities) (On-going) (No change in status) Continue to support opportunities to create a more vibrant Downtown. 4 Continue to support community events in Downtown. (Community Services) (On-going) (On-going work) 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. 5 Conduct a detailed design study for Park Ave N. (Transportation) (Mid term) (No change in status) Increase bike connections within City Center and connect trails between Green River, Cedar River, and E. Lake Washington. 5 Implement the City’s Trails and Bicycle Master Plan. (Community Services) (Long term) (On-going work) Goal 7: Finish trail connections & utilize for economic development Goal 6: Improve connections within area Goal 2: Support diverse economic sectors Goal 1: Create distinct identity & improve visability. City Center Advisory Board Priorities 2016 AGENDA ITEM #4. a)