HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2827 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2827
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING A TRAFFIC MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE GRADY WAY
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT ZONE AS A CITY POLICY UNDER THE
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has undertaken a study of
traffic conditions known as the Grady Way Benefit Area Assessment
Study; and
WHEREAS, the area within the Grady Way Transportation
Benefit Zone has experienced rapid growth which generates
substantial additional traffic; and
WHEREAS, the transportation system is inadequate to support
the present development and the projected business development
within the Grady Way Traffic Benefit Zone.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and
correct in all respects .
SECTION II. The Grady Way Transportation Benefit Zone is
hereby created with its boundaries as follows :
The Burlington Northern Railway main line on the west,
Burlington Northern east side branch on the north, and
I-405 on the east and south.
SECTION III. The Grady Way Transportation Benefit Area
Assessment Study is hereby adopted by the City of Renton as a
factual document and the traffic mitigation charges included
therein are hereby adopted by the City of Renton as policy under
the State Environmental Policy Act.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2827
SECTION IV. The administrative staff is authorized and
directed to apply the mitigation fee in an equitable manner, to
negotiate fees under this policy in a manner that utilizes sound
engineering and legal principles, and to coordinate and cooperate
with developers and property owners to utilize sound planning and
engineering practices which reduces daily trips and thereby
reduces the need for transportation mitigation.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of December ,
1990.
Marilyn0'4P tersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 3rd day of December , 1990 .
E r Lyme , ayor
Approve s to form:
Lawrence J. War n, City Attorney
RES. 84-03/27/90-as .
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