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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda AGENDA Planning & Development Committee Regular Meeting 3:00 PM - Monday, July 1, 2019 Council Conference Room, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way 1. Title IV, Docket #14 a) #D-155: Temporary Wireless Communications Facility Standards b) #D-157: SEPA Amendments c) #D-158: Design District for the CO Zone d) #D-159: Phasing Large Scale Projects e) #D-160: Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion 2. Park Ave. Design a) Presentation 3. Emerging Issues in CED Planning & Development Committee July 1, 2019 DOCKET #155 TEMPORARY WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY STANDARDS AGENDA ITEM #1. a) BACKGROUND •Increase in # of applications for both permanent and temporary wireless communications facilities (WCFs) •Demand driven by increase in traffic on I-405, Hwy 167, and Hwy 169 Image Source: Seattle Times AGENDA ITEM #1. a) TEMPORARY WCFS (AKA CELL-ON-WHEELS) Image Source: KNKX News Image Source: KNKX News AGENDA ITEM #1. a) •Approved Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit required Allowed in any zoning district Good for up to one year Public notice component •No development standards for temporary WCFs •Conditions related to aesthetics have been added to past permits to mitigate for impacts CURRENT CODE AGENDA ITEM #1. a) •Minimum distance from property line (greater if in residential zone) •Screening (vegetative or fencing) required around base •Noise limits for power source •Permit approval length and # of extensions allowed •# of cell-on-wheels per site PROPOSED CODE AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Planning Commission Deliberations & Recommendations: July 17, 2019 NEXT STEPS AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Planning & Development Committee July 1, 2019 Docket #157: SEPA Amendments AGENDA ITEM #1. b) •The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is a Washington State law that requires all government agencies to consider impacts to the environment in their decision making processes. •Current Planning staff considers impacts prior to issuing land use decisions. •Smaller scale projects (e.g. short plats, buildings less than 4,000sf, and minor repair/remodeling of existing structures) are exempt from SEPA review. Background AGENDA ITEM #1. b) •Update the Environmental Review Committee representation from three (3) to four (4) members. •Public Works Administrator •Community and Economic Development Administrator •Community Services Administrator •Renton Regional Fire Authority Fire Marshall •Identify the Environmental Review Committee as the “Responsible Entity” for processing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. •Ensure City’s Environmental Review Procedures code correctly cross-references state law based on legislative updates to the SEPA Rules in Washington Administrative Code. Recommendation AGENDA ITEM #1. b) •Add Channel Migration Zone along Cedar River based on King County study to inapplicable exemption list. •For reference, other inapplicable exemptions include streams, wetlands, protected slopes, landslide hazard areas, and floodways. •Allows staff to require professional studies and add appropriate mitigation for projects that would otherwise be exempt. •Clarify public notice procedures for SEPA determinations associated with administrative land use decisions. Recommendation AGENDA ITEM #1. b) •Administrative land use applications are smaller scale and non- contentious projects. •Staff review with Planning Director decision. •Streamline review with 6-8 week turnaround. •Recent examples -Sonic, Firestone, and Renton Dental Arts. •Typically SEPA review is required because the buildings are larger than 4,000sf and provide parking for more than 20 vehicles. •Notification of the application occurs at the beginning and end of the process. Administrative Land Use Decisions and SEPA AGENDA ITEM #1. b) •When the land use application is accepted for review: •Public information board on the site; •Notice is mailed to property owners within 300-feet of site; •Notice is mailed to agencies and tribes; •Notice is posted on the City’s Current Projects page. •Anyone can become an interested party of record and would then receive all future correspondence and decisions (including SEPA determination) on the project. •When the land use decision is issued: •Public information board onsite is updated; •Decision and determination mailed to parties of record; •Decision and determination mailed to agencies and tribes; •Decision and determination posted on the City’s Current Projects page; •Notice of SEPA determination published in Renton Reporter Current Noticing Practices Administrative Land Use Decisions AGENDA ITEM #1. b) •Administrative land use applications are intended to be streamline reviews (6-8 weeks) of relatively small projects. •Currently, issuance of these decisions is based on the Renton Reporter’s schedule and not the City’s review and analysis. •The Renton Reporter publishes on Friday. •The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) issues determinations on Monday. •Publication requests must be to Renton Reporter by Tuesday morning at 10am to make the Friday newspaper. •The decision is delayed a minimum of 5 business days if the ERC agrees with the staff recommendation and no changes are made. •If the ERC determines additional mitigation measures are needed that cannot be prepared by the Tuesday morning deadline, the issuance would be delayed a minimum of 10 business days. Delay in Permit Issuance AGENDA ITEM #1. b) •The staff recommendation does not end published notice. •Larger scale projects would continue to publish notice in the Renton Reporter; •Sartori Elementary School, Solera Mixed Use (Greater Hi-Lands Shopping Center), June Leonard LIHI affordable housing, and Top Golf •Large subdivisions (more than 9-lots), potential controversial projects (diversion and transition facilities), and non- residential proposals in single-family residential zones (religious institutions, schools, government facilities) continue to get published in the Renton Reporter. •Any appeal of an Administrative Land Use Decision would continue to get published in the Renton Reporter. Published Public Notice AGENDA ITEM #1. b) Next Steps Planning Commission Deliberations and Recommendations July 17, 2019 AGENDA ITEM #1. b) Page 1 of 12 CITY OF RENTON Community and Economic Development Department #D-158 Design District for the Commercial Office Zone Staff: Katie Buchl-Morales Date: June 14, 2019 Applicant or Requestor: Staff SUMMARY: The following requests for additional information were made at the May 15th Planning Commission briefing, and are addressed by Staff as follows: Commissioner: (1) Compare and summarize the differences of Urban Design District ‘C’ and Urban Design District ‘D’. (2) Provide examples of projects completed in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone without urban design district standards. (3) Create an inventory and analysis of existing businesses and land uses in the CO Zone. Staff: (1) Upon further analysis, there are more similarities than differences between Urban Design Districts ‘C’ and ‘D’. Overall, staff determined that the urban design standards of Urban Design District ‘C’ are generally more prescriptive than those of Urban Design District ‘D’. Differences in urban design standards were identified in design elements Site Design and Building Location (sub-element Transition to Surrounding Development) and Building Architectural Design (sub-element Building Character and Massing). Minor differences were identified in Parking and Vehicular Access (sub-elements Surface Parking and Vehicular Access). A summary of each is provided below: Site Design and Building Location: Transition to Surrounding Development The intent of this sub-element is to ensure visibility of businesses and to establish active, lively uses along sidewalks, and encourage an appropriate transition between buildings, parking areas, and other land uses. Additionally, this sub-element encourages walkable, high-density urban environments. In Urban Design District ‘C’ both of the following are required: 1. For properties along North 6th Street and Logan Avenue North (between North 4th Street and North 6th Street), applicants shall demonstrate how their project provides appropriate transition to the long-established, existing residential neighborhood south of North 6th Street known as the North Renton Neighborhood. 2. For properties located south of North 8th Street, east of Garden Avenue North, applicants must demonstrate how their project appropriately provides transitions to existing industrial uses. Urban Design District ‘D’ requires at least one of the following design elements be used to promote a transition to surrounding uses: AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 2 of 12 June 19, 2019 1. Building proportions, including step-backs (architectural term referring to the upper portion of a building that must “step back” from the lower portion of the building and/or property line to reduce building mass and reduce shadowing effect on public streets) on upper levels in accordance with the surrounding planned and existing land use forms; or 2. Building articulation to divide a larger architectural element into smaller increments; or 3. Roof lines, roof pitches, and roof shapes designed to reduce apparent bulk and transition with existing development. Additionally, the Administrator may require increased setbacks at the side or rear of a building in order to reduce the bulk and scale of larger buildings and/or so that sunlight reaches adjacent and/or abutting yards. (RMC 4-3-100.E1) Given that the existing provisions for Urban Design District ‘C’ under sub-element Transition to Surrounding Development are specific to a designated geographic boundary, which does not include CO Zoned parcels, development in the CO Zone would be exempt from existing Urban Design District ‘C’ standards. Currently, the existing urban design standards for Urban Design District ‘D’ would only be required for residential mixed use development and would exclude all other uses. Building Architectural Design: Building Character and Massing The intent of this sub-element is to ensure that buildings are visually interesting to the public and appear to be built at human scale. To achieve the desired outcome Urban Design District ‘C’ and ‘D’ both have distinct prescriptive requirements for modulation and articulation. In Urban Design District ‘C’ all of the following are required: 1. All building facades shall include measures to reduce the apparent scale of the building and add visual interest. Examples include modulation, articulation, defined entrances, and display windows (illustration below). 2. All buildings shall be articulated with one or more of the following: a. Defined entry features; b. Bay windows and/or balconies; AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 3 of 12 June 19, 2019 c. Roof line features; or d. Other features as approved by the Administrator. 3. Single purpose residential buildings shall feature building modulation as follows (illustration below): a. The maximum width (as measured horizontally along the building’s exterior) without building modulation shall be forty feet (40'). b. The minimum width of modulation shall be fifteen feet (15'). c. The minimum depth of modulation shall be greater than six feet (6'). 4. All buildings greater than one hundred sixty feet (160') in length shall provide a variety of modulations and articulations to reduce the apparent bulk and scale of the facade; or provide an additional special design feature such as a clock tower, courtyard, fountain, or public gathering area. In Urban Design District ‘D’ both of the following are required: 1. All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than forty feet (40'). 2. Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') deep, sixteen feet (16') in height, and eight feet (8') in width. AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 4 of 12 June 19, 2019 3. Buildings greater than one hundred sixty feet (160') in length shall provide a variety of modulations and articulations to reduce the apparent bulk and scale of the facade; or provide an additional special feature such as a clock tower, courtyard, fountain, or public gathering area. (RMC 4-3-100.E5) Notable differences between Urban Design Districts ‘C’ and ‘D’ are the minimum modulation requirements for width and depth. As noted above, Urban Design District 'C' requires a minimum modulation width of 15’ and Urban Design District ‘D’ requires a minimum modulation width of 8’. The minimum modulation depth allowed in Urban Design District ‘C’ is 6’ and 2’ in Urban Design District ‘D’. Parking and Vehicular Access: Surface Parking The intent of this sub-element is to maintain safe and active pedestrian environments while controlling the visual impact of parking. In Urban Design District ‘C’ all of the following are required: 1. Parking shall be at the side and/or rear of a building and may not occur between the building and the street. However, if due to the constraints of the site, parking cannot be provided at the side or rear of the building, the Administrator may allow parking to occur between the building and the street. If parking is allowed to occur between the building and the street, no more than sixty feet (60') of the street frontage measured parallel to the curb shall be occupied by off- street parking and vehicular access. 2. Parking shall be located so that it is screened from surrounding streets by buildings, landscaping, and/or gateway features as dictated by location. 3. Surface parking lots shall be designed to facilitate future structured parking and/or other infill development. For example, provision of a parking lot with a minimum dimension on one side of two hundred feet (200') and one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') maximum perimeter area. Exception: If there are size constraints inherent in the original parcel. In Urban Design District ‘D’ both of the following are required: 1. Parking shall be located so that no surface parking is located between: a. A building and the front property line; and/or b. A building and the side property line (when on a corner lot). 2. Parking shall be located so that it is screened from surrounding streets by buildings, landscaping, and/or gateway features as dictated by location. (RMC 4-3-100.E2) Although the language for Urban Design Districts ‘C’ and ‘D’ is different, the provision achieves the same objective and effectively fulfills the intent of the Surface Parking sub-element. Urban Design District ‘C’ provides some flexibility for surface parking constraints by providing a prescriptive alternative that would allow surface parking between the building and the street, allowing no more than 60’ of street frontage to occupy off-street parking and vehicular access (i.e., driveways and curb cuts). AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 5 of 12 June 19, 2019 Parking and Vehicular Access: Vehicular Access The intent of this sub element is to enhance or protect pedestrian mobility by way of contiguous sidewalks by minimizing, consolidating, and/or eliminating vehicular access off streets. In Urban Design District ‘C’ all of the following is required: 1. Parking garages shall be accessed at the rear of buildings. 2. Parking lot entrances, driveways, and other vehicular access points shall be restricted to one entrance and exit lane per five hundred (500) linear feet as measured horizontally along the street. In Urban Design District ‘D’ all of the following are required: 1. Access to parking lots and garages shall be from alleys, when available. If not available, access shall occur at side streets. 2. The number of driveways and curb cuts shall be minimized for vehicular access purposes, so that pedestrian circulation along the sidewalk is minimally impeded. (RMC 4-3-100.E2) The provisions of Urban Design Districts ‘C’ and ‘D’ both emphasize the importance of controlling vehicular access in order to not jeopardize pedestrian safety and encourage walkability. As shown above, Urban Design District ‘C’ is more prescriptive in its provision by restricting vehicular access points to one entrance and exit lane per 500’ linear feet. Although less prescriptive, Urban Design District ‘D’ also includes a provision that requires minimal driveways and curb cuts for vehicular access but does not explicitly define its requirements. AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 6 of 12 June 19, 2019 (2) Examples of CO Zoned projects developed without Urban Design District standards. Located in the CO Zone, final construction of the Kaiser Permanente Administrative Campus was completed in 2017. Given that Urban Design District ‘D’ design standards only apply to residential mixed use projects in the CO zone, the developer was not required to adhere to the City’s urban design standards. If this project had been required to comply with the City’s existing design standards the site design would look significantly different than it appears today. Although designed and constructed without ahdering to the City’s urban design standards, there are notable design elements included in its design; buildings ‘A’ and ‘B’ are oriented to the street, the primary building entrances are located on street facing façades, and there is a small plaza with outdoor seating for gathering. Additionally, modulation and articulation were integrated into the design to add visual interest and break up large blank walls. As shown below, buildings ‘A’ and ‘B’ are surrounded by a large volume of surface parking. If this project had been required to comply with the City’s existing design standards for Urban Design District ‘D’, the parking standards would not have permitted parking to be located between the building and the front property line nor side property line. Locating the parking behind the building would have mitigated the visual impact of the large surface parking lot and created a more hospitable environment for pedestrians traveling between the Sound Transit Tukwila Station and the Kaiser Permanente campus. Kaiser Permanente Administrative Campus - 2715 Naches Ave SW, Renton, WA 98057 Source: Google Earth, 2019 Bldg. A Bldg. B AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 7 of 12 June 19, 2019 707 S Grady Way – Triton Towers 3 Source: Google Earth, 2019 Built in 1986, the Triton Tower office buildings are located in the CO Zone and predate the City’s established urban design districts. As described in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the CO Zoned parcels are those that are highly visible from arterials and located on existing or planned transit routes. Located within close proximity of the new Renton Transit Center along Grady Way and served by several bus routes (101, 102, 148, 153, and 169) the existing site design lacks critical urban design elements that would enhance the relationship between the building and the sidewalk and support a more pedestrian oriented environment. Possible design improvements include a more visually prominent entrance that is connected by a walkway with a public sidewalk, utilizing building articulation to reduce the apparent size and add visual interest, and relocating all surface parking to the rear of the building. Similar to the Kaiser Permanente campus, if the site had been developed following the City’s design regulations, parking would not have been permitted between the building and the front property line nor the side property line. As the area surrounding the new Renton Transit Center transitions, developers may seek infill development opportunities by redeveloping underutilized surface parking. Given the potential for AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 8 of 12 June 19, 2019 redevelopment, it would be advantageous to apply urban design regulations to help bring forth new development of a higher design standard. In the absence of urban design regulations in the CO Zone, the City would have limited authority to require future projects on this site be developed to the same high standards as development in other zones. (3) Inventory / analysis of existing businesses and uses in the CO Zone. The CO Zone represents a relatively small percentage of land within the City, less than 4% of the City’s total acreage. As shown in Table 1, Developed and Undeveloped Land in the CO Zone, approximately 34.4% of CO Zoned parcels are undeveloped and categorized as Vacant (15%) or Open Space/Natural Area (19.4%), which includes wetlands and parks. Table 1. Developed and Undeveloped Land in the CO Zone Developed and Undeveloped Land in the CO Zone Acres Percent Developed 390.56 65.6% Office 262.14 44.0% Commercial 60.73 10.2% Major Institution or Public Facilities 32.51 5.5% Transportation/Utility/Communications 22.21 3.7% Residential 11.60 1.9% Right of Way 1.38 0.2% Undeveloped 204.83 34.4% Open Space/Natural Area 115.43 19.4% Vacant 89.40 15.0% Source: City of Renton, 2019; King County Assessor, 2019 The most predominant land use in the CO Zone is Office, accounting for 44% of the total acreage, followed by Open Space/Natural Area (19.4%), Vacant (15%), Commercial (10%), Major Institution or Public Facilities (5.5%), Transportation/Utility/Communications (3.7%), Residential (1.9%) and Right of Way (<.2%). Although the land use category Open Space/Natural Area represents a significant amount of land, it is primarily due to the presence of wetlands on CO zoned land. Table 2. Existing Land Use in the CO Zone Existing Land Use in the CO Zone Acres Percent Office 262.14 44.0% Office 240.02 40.3% Medical/Dental Office 22.11 3.7% Open Space/Natural Area 115.43 19.4% Wetlands 77.99 13.1% Park 37.32 6.3% Natural Area 0.12 0.0% Vacant 89.40 15.0% Commercial 60.73 10.2% Parking 36.34 6.1% Hotel/Motel 13.85 2.3% Retail/Service 7.94 1.3% AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 9 of 12 June 19, 2019 Entertainment 2.60 0.4% Major Institution or Public Facilities 32.51 5.5% Governmental Service 22.03 3.7% Hospital 10.48 1.8% Transportation/Utility/Communications 22.21 3.7% Residential 11.60 1.9% Nursing/Retirement Home 11.26 1.9% Single Family 0.33 0.1% Right of Way 1.38 0.2% Total 595.39 100.0% Source: City of Renton, 2019; King County Assessor, 2019 The CO Zone is home to several industries but is largely dominated by Services, which includes healthcare, and represents 67% of the total businesses and 47% of the total jobs within the zone. Education and Government also comprise a sizable share of the total jobs located within the CO Zone, 20% and 12%, respectively. However, Education and Government represent a relatively small percent of the total of number of businesses in the zone for a combined total of 4%. Table 3, Industries within the CO Zone, provides a more detail summary of existing industries in the CO Zone. Table 3. Industries within the CO Zone Industries within the CO Zone Number of Businesses Number of Jobs Number of Businesses Number of Jobs Services (Includes Health Care) 235 6,613 67% 47% Education 11 2,861 3% 20% Government 4 1,666 1% 12% Wholesale Trade and Utilities 17 1,081 5% 8% Manufacturing 15 658 4% 5% Construction and Resources 17 544 5% 4% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 32 416 9% 3% Retail 20 269 6% 2% Total 351 14,108 100% 100% Source: OnTheMap (OTM), US Census, 2015; City of Renton, 2019 Table 4, Major Employers in the CO Zone, reflects the major employers in the CO Zone based upon the number of employees. Some of the employers listed are also considered major employers citywide. Table 4. Major Employers in the CO Zone Major Employers in the CO Zone Boeing City of Renton Kaiser Permanente King County Providence Puget Sound Educational Service District Valley Medical Center Source: OnTheMap(OTM), US Census, 2015; City of Renton, 2019 AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 10 of 12 June 19, 2019 General Description of #D-158: No change from previous staff report. Urban Design District ‘D’ is the current urban design district assigned to the CO Zone but it is only applicable to residential mixed-use development, excluding all other permitted uses within the zone. Per Renton Municipal Code 4-2-020, Purpose and Intent of Zoning Districts, the CO Zone was established to “provide areas appropriate for professional, administrative, and business offices and related uses, offering high-quality and amenity work environments.” In the absence of urban design standards for a broader range of uses, the City has limited authority to require high quality urban design that support the high- quality and amenity work environments intended for the CO Zone. This docket item seeks to answer the following:  Is Urban Design District ‘D’ the most appropriate urban design district for the CO Zone? Specifically, Staff will determine if Urban Design District ‘C’ or ‘D’ is the most appropriate design district for the CO Zone.  Are distinct design standards needed for various uses within the zone/urban design district? Existing design standards may not be applicable to all uses within a zone and individual design standards may need to be established.  Are there uses within urban design districts that should be exempt from urban design standards? Existing design standards may not be applicable to all uses within a zone and individual design standards may need to be established. Development standards for urban design districts exist for the following design elements: Site design and building location, parking and vehicular access, pedestrian environment, recreation areas and common open space, building architectural design, signage, and lighting. Urban design districts are not assigned to residential zoning designations (Resource Conservation, R-1, R- 4, R-6, R-8, R-10, R-14, Residential Multi-Family, and Residential Manufactured Homes), although there are applicable design and open space standards for residential zones. The four urban design districts and their corresponding zones in the City include: i. District ‘A’: All areas zoned Center Downtown (CD) ii. District ‘B’: All areas zoned Residential Multi-Family (RMF) iii. District ‘C’: All areas zoned Urban Center (UC) or Commercial Office Residential (COR) iv. District ‘D’: All areas zoned Center Village (CV) or Commercial Arterial (CA), Commercial Neighborhood (CN), and mixed use buildings with attached dwelling units in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone, except for those properties included in the Automall District and used for small vehicle sales or a secondary use identified in RMC 4-3-040C1, Uses Permitted in the Renton Automall District. Staff Recommendation: Staff proposes that Urban Design District ‘D’ design standards be extended to include all uses in the CO Zone. Moving forward, the following development activities in the CO Zone would be required to comply with Urban Design District ‘D’ design regulations: AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 11 of 12 June 19, 2019 i. All subdivisions including short plats; ii. All new structures; iii. Conversion of vacant land (e.g., to parking or storage lots); iv. Conversion of a residential use to a nonresidential use; v. Alterations, enlargements, and/or restorations of nonconforming structures pursuant to RMC 4- 10-050, Nonconforming Structures. vi. Exterior modifications such as facade changes, windows, awnings, signage, etc., shall comply with the design requirements for the new portion of the structure, sign, or site improvement. In conformance with existing code, properties within the Renton Automall District and used for small vehicle sales or a secondary use identified in RMC 4-3-040.C1 would be exempt from following the urban design standards. Impact Analysis: No change from previous staff report. Effect on rate of growth, development, and conversion of land as envisioned in the Plan Not applicable. It is a common misconception that more stringent design requirements may deter private investment and therefore delay or impeded growth and development. However, the experience in Renton has been the opposite. It is generally recognized that the contributions brought forth by design requirements are valuable and contribute to the attractiveness and livability of the community, which may help the City achieve its allocated growth targets. Effect on the City’s capacity to provide adequate public facilities Not applicable. There are no anticipated effects on the City’s capacity to provide adequate public facilities. The collection of impact fees helps to ensure the City has the capacity to provide adequate public facilities needed by new residents and businesses. Effect on the rate of population and employment growth Not applicable. It is a common misconception that more stringent design requirements may deter private investment and therefore delay or impeded growth and development. Contributions brought forth by design requirements are valuable and contribute to the attractiveness and livability of the community, which may help the City achieve its allocated population and employment growth targets. Whether Plan objectives are being met as specified or remain valid and desirable The proposed changes further the objectives found in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Extending design standards to additional uses in the CO Zone will help ensure that existing strip commercial development will transform into vibrant business districts. Effect on general land values or housing costs Although the value of a project built with design requirements may be higher and may subsequently increase the general land values, it is not anticipated that instituting design requirements for commercial and office use should have a significant impact on land values or housing costs. Additionally, AGENDA ITEM #1. c) #D-158 Page 12 of 12 June 19, 2019 extending design requirements to commercial and office uses is not likely to have a significant impact on housing costs. Whether capital improvements or expenditures are being made or completed as expected The proposed amendment has no effect on the completion of capital improvements or expenditures. Consistency with GMA and Countywide Planning Policies The decision to institute design requirements will help fulfill several growth management goals: Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of the state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the retention and expansion of existing economic businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state’s natural resources, public services, and public facilities. Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans. Environment. Protect the environment and enhance the state’s high quality of life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water. Open space and recreation. Retain open space, enhance recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks and recreation facilities. Effect on critical areas and natural resource lands The proposed amendment has no effect on critical areas. AGENDA ITEM #1. c) D-158 DESIGN DISTRICT FOR THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE KATIE BUCHL-MORALES JULY 1, 2019 AGENDA ITEM #1. c) D-158 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Consider adding an urban design district to the Commercial Office (CO) Zone to ensure development is held to the same high standards as development in other zones. AGENDA ITEM #1. c) •Office use accounts for 44% of the total acreage •Thirty-four percent of the land remains undeveloped •Open Space/Natural Areas: 19.4% –Wetlands –Park –Natural Areas •Top 3 industries –Services (includes healthcare) –Education –Government EXISTING LAND USES & BUSINESSES IN THE CO ZONE AGENDA ITEM #1. c) CO ZONE DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT URBAN DESIGN STANDARDS AGENDA ITEM #1. c) Source: Google Earth Kaiser Permanente Administrative Campus AGENDA ITEM #1. c) Triton Towers Source: Google Earth AGENDA ITEM #1. c) URBAN DESIGN DISTRICT ‘D’ STANDARDS Source: Architectural Werks, Inc.IN THE COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL ZONEAGENDA ITEM #1. c) •Extend Urban Design District ‘D’ design standards to all uses within the Commercial Office Zone. •Add a provision from Urban Design District ‘C’ to Urban Design District ‘D’ Office buildings shall have pedestrian-oriented facades. In limited circumstances the Department may allow facades that do not feature pedestrian orientation; if so, substantial landscaping between the sidewalk and building shall be provided. . STAFF RECOMMENDATION AGENDA ITEM #1. c) Planning Commission Deliberation & Recommendation: July 17, 2019 NEXT STEPS AGENDA ITEM #1. c) Katie Buchl-Morales kbuchl-morales@rentonwa.gov 425-430-6578 STAFF CONTACT AGENDA ITEM #1. c) Planning & Development Committee July 1, 2019 Phasing Large Scale Projects AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Establish code to address phased subdivisions and development projects. •Phased projects are not explicitly addressed and clear criteria is not established in the code. Background AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Subdivisions: •Add clarity to identify requirements for phased subdivisions including a phasing plan and permit time frames. •Amend extension criteria for subdivisions from “good faith effort” to a concrete milestone such as an issued construction permit. •Amend RMC to be consistent with the time frames in the RCW. Background AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Large Scale Projects •Address phasing through master plan review. •Master Plan Review is currently required for: •All development in the UC and COR zone •Mixed use projects on large parcels in the CA zone. •Update the code for master plan review to be required for phased developments. Background AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Next Steps •Deliberations and Recommendations •July 17, 2019 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Page 1 of 3 CITY OF RENTON Community and Economic Development Department #D-160: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Staff Report: REVISED AS OF 6/14/2019 Staff: Paul Hintz, Senior Planner Date: 5/9/19 Applicant or Requestor: King County staff and City of Renton staff General Description King County staff requested the City of Renton to adopt code that would require personnel managing active construction and demolition sites to divert recyclable materials to recycling facilities. Additionally, current planning staff requested amendments related to allowed fill material out of concern that existing code might allow construction and demolition waste to be used as fill, especially within our aquifer recharge critical areas. Background Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion: King County, the City of Seattle, and other cities in the County have adopted recycling requirements for construction and demolition sites; by adopting the same requirements as these other jurisdictions Renton will support the concerted effort to minimize construction and demolition waste. The proposed amendments would require that: A. As of January 1, 2020, all construction and demolition projects must deposit the following recyclable materials into a bin, separate from materials destined for a landfill, to be sent to a third-party processing facility. 1. Concrete, bricks, and asphalt 2. Metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) 3. Cardboard 4. New construction drywall/gypsum scrap (drywall removed during a remodel or demolition may be landfilled) 5. Unpainted/untreated wood 6. Carpet 7. Plastic film wrap 8. Composition, tile, and shingle roofing B. As of January 1, 2021, civil infractions will apply to any violation. C. The recycling requirements will not apply where construction and demolition wastes are painted, have hazardous or asbestos containing constituents, are difficult to separate from other materials, are present only in very small quantities, or are generated during disaster emergency situations where disaster debris needs to be removed quickly and recycling options are not available. Additionally, permits for the following activities will not be subject to recycling requirements: 1. The removal of structures determined to be hazardous or dangerous by the building official; AGENDA ITEM #1. e) #D-160 Page 2 of 3 June 19, 2019 2. Construction of a structure less than 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; 3. Removal of an entire building or structure less than 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; 4. Alterations to a structure or portion thereof less than 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; or 5. Tenant improvements for a structure of portion thereof less than 2,500 square feet in gross floor area. D. As of January 1, 2021, construction and demolition projects shall be required to submit waste diversion reports of the quantities, types and delivery destinations of materials generated at construction and demolition projects prior to permit finalization or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The Administrator shall promulgate administrative rules governing the submission of waste diversion reports, which must include, at minimum, the quantities and destinations of construction and demolition materials delivered to qualified receiving and recycling facilities. Allowed Fill Material: The City’s standards for fill material (RMC 4-4-060.N.4) are generally adequate and most of the proposed changes are considered by staff to be “housecleaning” amendments; however, staff proposes adding some additional language to be explicit that no solid waste, hazardous waste, hazardous material, or materials categorized as dangerous waste under Title 173 WAC may be used as fill, and that the Administrator may specify other characteristics of the fill material used, such as the degree of compaction, the moisture content, and the method of placement. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends amendments to Renton Municipal Code as described above. Impact Analysis Effect on rate of growth, development, and conversion of land as envisioned in the Plan There are no anticipated effects. Effect on the City’s capacity to provide adequate public facilities There are no anticipated effects. Effect on the rate of population and employment growth There are no anticipated effects. Whether Plan objectives are being met as specified or remain valid and desirable Plan objectives are being met as specified or remain valid and desirable. Effect on general land values or housing costs There are no anticipated effects. Whether capital improvements or expenditures are being made or completed as expected Capital improvements or expenditures are being made or completed as expected. AGENDA ITEM #1. e) #D-160 Page 3 of 3 June 19, 2019 Consistency with GMA and Countywide Planning Policies Proposed amendments are consistent with the GMA and Countywide Planning Policies. Effect on critical areas and natural resource lands There are no anticipated effects. AGENDA ITEM #1. e) DOCKET #160: CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION MATERIALS DIVERSION Planning & Development Committee July 1, 2019 Presented By: Paul Hintz, Senior Planner AGENDA ITEM #1. e) 1.What is it?Requiring construction and demolition (C&D) sites to have a container for recyclable C&D materials; 2.Why require it?Requested by King County for the purpose of increasing the reuse and recycling of construction and building materials. 3.Requirements: Each C&D site must have a bin for commingled recyclable materials that must be delivered to a third party C&D recycling facility. Exceptions proposed. 4.Related housecleaning code amendments: Allowed fill material. CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION MATERIALS DIVERSION AGENDA ITEM #1. e) WHAT MATERIALS ARE RECYCLABLE? •Concrete, bricks, and asphalt •Metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) •New construction drywall/gypsum scrap •Unpainted/untreated wood •Cardboard •Carpet •Plastic film wrap •Composition, tile, and shingle roofing AGENDA ITEM #1. e) REQUIREMENTS 1.Recycling Container:Starting January 1, 2020, C&D job sites must have at least one bin for recyclable materials that will be sent to a processing facility for recycling for beneficial use, and a separate bin for C&D waste destined for a landfill. 2.Exemptions: •Emergency work or disaster response; •Removal of hazardous or dangerous buildings; or •If C&D materials are painted, have hazardous or asbestos containing constituents, are difficult to separate from other materials, or are present only in very small quantities.AGENDA ITEM #1. e) REQUIREMENTS …CONTINUED 3.Waste Diversion Report: Provided prior to permit finalization or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, and shall identify the amount, by weight, of generated construction and demolition material removed from a project site; the hauler; and the receiving facilities. 4.Exceptions: •New single-family home building permits including additions and remodels less than 1,000 square feet; •Demolition permits for buildings or portions of buildings less than 2,500 square feet; and •Tenant improvement permits less than 5,000 square feet; 6.Civil Infractions: Starting January 1, 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. e) ALLOWED FILL MATERIAL No solid waste, hazardous waste, hazardous material, or materials categorized as dangerous waste under Title 173 WAC shall be used as fill. The Administrator may specify other characteristics of the fill material used: 1.the degree of compaction, 2.the moisture content, 3.and the method of placement based on the intended use of the portion of the site where the fill will be placed and the requirements for water retention, drainage control, and erosion control.AGENDA ITEM #1. e) Deliberations and Recommendation: July 17, 2019 NEXT STEPS Staff Contact: Paul Hintz, Senior Planner 425-430-7436 phintz@rentonwa.gov AGENDA ITEM #1. e) https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/programs/green-building/construction- demolition/cost-effectiveness.aspx COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF JOBSITE DIVERSION/RECYCLING AGENDA ITEM #1. e) Park Avenue Design Concept AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Bronson Intersection AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Bronson Intersection AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Bronson Intersection AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Bronson Intersection AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Bronson Intersection AGENDA ITEM #2. a) AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Bronson Intersection AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Park Ave: Bronson to N 2nd AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Park Ave: N 2nd to N 3rd AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Raised Intersection: Park Ave at N 3rd AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Park Ave: N 3rd St to N 4th AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Park Ave: N 4th to N 5th AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Park Ave: N 5th to N 6th AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Park Ave: Transit Corridor AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Flex Space Opportunities AGENDA ITEM #2. a) AGENDA ITEM #2. a) AGENDA ITEM #2. a) AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Park Ave Extension AGENDA ITEM #2. a)