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CITY OF RENTON
PLANNING / BUILDING / PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 16, 2006
To: City Clerk's Office
From: Holly Graber
Subject: Land Use File Closeout
Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City
Clerk's Office.
Project Name: 2005 Commercial Arterial Zone Changes
LUA (file) Number: LUA-05-122, ECF
Cross-References: 2005 CA Code Changes
AKA's: CA Code Changes -2005
Project Manager: Erika Conkling
Acceptance Date: . October 5, 2005
Applicant: City of Renton
Owner:
Contact: City of Renton -Rebecca Lind
PID Number:
ERC Approval Dat!!: October 25, 2005
ERC Appeal Date: November 14, 2005
Administrative Denial:
Appeal Period Ends:
Public Hearing Date:
Date Appealed to HEX:
By Whom:
HEX Decision: Date:
Date Appealed to Council:
By Whom:
Council Decision:-Date:
Mylar Recording Number:
Project Description: Amendments to the CA zoning regulations in Business Districts regarding
residential uses
Location: CA Zones on Puget, Sunset and 4th
Comments:
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NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE
RENTON, WASHINGTON
The Environmental Review Com-
mittee has issued a Determination of
Non-Significance for the following pro-
ject under the authority of the Renton
Municipal Code.
2005 Commercial Arterial Code
Changes
LUA05-122, ECF
Location: A non-project action
which will affect property in the
NE 4th Street, Sunset Boulevard,
and Puget Avenue Business Dis-
tricts. Staff has initiated a change
in Title IV of the Renton Municipal
Code to allow limited forms of
residential-only uses in the
Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget
Business Districts. The changes
allow mixed use development at
densities up to 60 dwelling units
per acre and townhouse devel-
opment with an administrative
conditional use permit at densities
up to 20 dwelling units per acre.
Development standards for the
Comerica, Residential, and Mixed-
Use development in the Business
Districts are also proposed. The
proposed change is considered a
non-project action under SEPA
Appeals of the environmental
determination must be filed in writing
on or before 5:00 PM on November 14,
2005. Appeals must be filed in writing
together with the required $75.00
application fee with: Hearing Exam-
iner, City of Renton, 1055 South
Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055.
Appeals to the Examiner are governed
by City of Renton Municipal Code Sec-
tion 4-8-110.B. Additional information
regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the Renton City Clerk's
Office, (425) 430-6510.
Published in the King County Journal
October 31, 2005. #849826
City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 19, 2005
APPLICATION NO: LUA05-122, ECF ER 5, 2005
APPLICANT: Cit of Renton
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 CA Code Chan es
SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA
LOCATION: Business District -NE 4th & Sunset WORK ORDER NO: 77489
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Staff has initiated a change in Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to allow limited forms of
residential-only uses in the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. The changes allow mixed use development at
densities up to 60 dwelling units per acre and townhouse development with an administrative conditional use permit at densities up to
20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for Commercial, Residential, and Mixed-Use development in the Business
Districts are also proposed. The proposed change is considered to be a non-project action under SEPA.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housina
Air Aesthetics
Water Light/Glare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transpottation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energy/ Historic/Cultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
10.000 Feet
14,000 Feet
B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where additional info tion is needed to properly assess this proposal. 12-~-O~
Date
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
PROJECT NAME: 2005 Commercial Arterial Code Changes
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA05-122, ECF
LOCATION: This non-project action would affect property In the NE 4th Street, Sunset Boulevard.
and Pugat Avenue Bu.ln ... Districts.
DESCRIPTION: Staff hu Initiated a change In Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to allow limited
form. of resldentlal-only us .. In the Northe .. ' 4th. Sun.et. and Puget Business Districts. The changes allow
mixed use development at densities up to 80 dwelling unlts per acre and townhouse development with an
administrative conditional use permit at denaltles up to 20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for
the Comerlca. Realdentlal. and Mlxed·Uae development in the Bualnesl Districts are allo proposed. The
propoled change la considered e non-project action under SEPA.
THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITIEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT
THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Appeals of the environmental detennlnatlon must be flied In writing on or before 5:00 PM on November 14. 2005.
Appeal. must be flied In writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of
Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by Ctty of Ranton
Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.8. Addltlonallnfonnatlon regarding the appeal procels may be obtained from the
R.nton City Clerk', OllIe., (425) 430.6510.
IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SET AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DIVISION AT (425) 430-7200.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
Please Include the project NUMBER when calling for proper file Identification.
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DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
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CERTIFICATION
I, Od~ ~r~", , hereby certify that ~ copies of the above document
were posted by me in ~ conspicuous places or nearby the described property on
DATE: lOt fl.kl oS SIGNED:~Q;.JL...::@~' ~~~ ___ _ (J
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CITY OF RENTON
CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING
On the 28th day of October, 2005, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope
containing ERC Determination documents. This information was sent to:
Name < it, <,;,'
Agencies See Attached
(Signature of Sender): /L -j~ ~ .JUtJA" '/ /:~
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STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ()
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I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker '.--'
signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and
purposes mentioned in the instrument. ~ 4/}) I), /; ,
Dated: ll/ti o'(' ~ L~
Notary Public In and for the Sate of Washington
Notary (print): __ C---:-~--::_~~P_{_i?_0_b; _______ _
My appointment expires: 3>--('1-t>-b
Project Nam:e: 2005 Commercial Arterial Code Changes
Project Number;: LUA05-122, ECF
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Dept. of Ecology *
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
WSDOT Northwest Region *
Attn: Ramin Pazooki
King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240
PO Box 330310
Seattle, WA 98133-9710
US Army Corp. of Engineers *
Seattle District Office
Attn: SEPA Reviewer
PO Box C-3755
Seattle, WA 98124
Jamey Taylor *
Depart. of Natural Resources
PO Box 47015
Olympia, WA 98504-7015
KC Dev. & Environmental Servo
Attn: SEPA Section
900 Oakesdale Ave. SW
Renton, WA 98055-1219
Metro Transit
Senior Environmental Planner
Gary Kriedt
AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING
(ERe DETERMINATIONS)
WDFW -Stewart Reinbold * Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept. *
c/o Department of Ecology Attn: Karen Walter or SEPA Reviewer
3190 160th Ave SE 39015 -172nd Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98008 Auburn, WA 98092
Duwamish Tribal Office * Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program *
4717 W Marginal Way SW Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert
Seattle, WA 98106-1514 39015 172nd Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092-9763
KC Wastewater Treatment Division * Office of Archaeology & Historic
Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation *
Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Stephanie Kramer
201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343
Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343
City of Newcastle City of Kent
Attn: Mr. Micheal E. Nicholson Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP
Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director
13020 SE 72nd Place 220 Fourth Avenue South
Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, WA 98032-5895
Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila
Municipal Liason Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official
Joe Jainga 6300 Southcenter Blvd.
201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01W Tukwila, WA 98188
Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868
Seattle Public Utilities
Real Estate Services
Title Examiner
700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900
PO Box 34018
Seattle, WA 98124-4018
Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and
cities will need to be sent a copy of the checklist, PMT's, and the notice of application. *
Also note, do not mail Jamey Taylor any of the notices she gets hers from the web. Only send
her the ERC Determination paperwork.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
2005 Commercial Arterial Code Changes
LUA05-122, ECF
LOCATION: This non-project action would affect property In the NE 4th Street, Sunset Boulevard,
and Puget Avenue Business Districts.
DESCRIPTION: Staff has initiated a change In Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to allow limited
forms of residential-only uses in the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. The changes allow
mixed use development at densities up to 60 dwelling units per acre and townhouse development with an
administrative conditional use permit at densities up to 20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for
the Comerica, Residential, and Mixed-Use development in the Business Districts are also proposed. The
proposed change Is considered a non-project action under SEPA.
THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT
THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on November 14, 2005.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of
Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton
MuniCipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the
Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510.
IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SET AND
ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED.
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CITY OF RENTON
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 27, 2005
To: File
From: Environmental Review Committee
Subject: 2005 Commercial Arterial Code Changes
LUA05-122, ECF
The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) have completed their review of the environmental
impacts of the above-referenced project. The Committee, on October 25, 2005, decided that
your project will be issued a Determination of Non-Significance.
The City of Renton ERC has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under
RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made by the ERC under the authority of Section 4-6-
6, Renton Municipal Code, after review of a completed environmental checklist and other
information, on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM
on November 14, 2005. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00
application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA
98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-
110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton
City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510.
If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties
notified.
ERe Determination Memo 05·122
·:R Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor
October 28, 2005
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
CITY. RENTON
Planning/Building/Public Works Department
Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator
Subject: Environmental Determinations
Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by
the EnvironmentalReview Committee (ERC) on October 25. 2005:
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:
2005 Commercial Arterial Code Changes
LUA05-122, ECF
This non-project action would affect property in the NE 4th Street,
Staff has initiated a change in Title IV of the Renton Municipal
Code to allow limited forms of residential-only uses in the
Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. The changes
allow mixed use development at densities up to 60 dwelling units
per acre and townhouse development with an administrative
conditional use permit at densities up to 20 dwelling units per
acre. Development standards for the Comerica, Residential, and
Mixed-Use development in the Business Districts are also
proposed. The proposed change is considered a non-project
action under SEPA.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on
November 14, 2005. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee
with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton. 1055 South Grady Way, Renton. WA 98055. Appeals to the
Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.8. Additional information
regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510.
If you have questions. please call me at (425) 430-6578.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Rebecca Lind
Principal Planner
cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division
WDFW, Stewart Reinbold
David F. Dietzman. Department of Natural Resources
WSDOT. Northwest Region
Duwamish Tribal Office
Karen Walter. Fisheries. Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Ordinance)
Melissa Calvert. Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program
US Army Corp. of Engineers
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CITY OF RENTON
DETERMINATION OF NON·SIGNIFICANCE
APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA05-122, ECF
APPLICANT: City of Renton
PROJECT NAME: 2005 CA Zone Code Changes
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Staff has initiated a change in Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to
allow limited forms of residential-only uses in the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. The
changes allow mixed use development at densities up to 60 dwelling units per acre and townhouse development
with an administrative conditional use permit at densities up to 20 dwelling units per acre. Development
standards for the Comerica, Residential, and Mixed-Use development in the Business Districts are also proposed.
The proposed change is considered a non-project action under SEPA.
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL:
LEAD AGENCY:
This non-project action would affect property in the NE 4th Street, Sunset
Boulevard, and Puget Avenue Business Districts. It is located in portions
of Sections, 3,4,9,10,15,16, and 20 Township 23 North, Range 5 East.
City of Renton
Department of Planning/Building/Public Works
Development Planning Section
This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be
involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on November 14, 2005.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton,
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code
Section 4-8-110.8. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's
Office, (425) 430-6510.
PUBLICATION DATE:
DATE OF DECISION:
SIGNATURES:
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October 31,2005
October 25, 2005
ing/Building/Public Works
Dennis Culp, Administrato
Community Services Dep rtment
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE
October 25, 2005
To: Gregg Zimmerman, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator
Dennis Culp, Community Services Administrator
Lee Wheeler, Fire Chief
From: Jennifer Henning, Development Planning
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Sixth Floor Conference Room #620
Agenda listed below.
2005 Commercial Arterial Code Changes (Conkling)
LUA05-122, ECF
Staff has initiated a change in Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to allow limited forms of residential-only uses in
the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. The changes allow mixed use development at densities up
to 60 dwelling units per acre and townhouse development with an administrative conditional use permit at densities
up to 20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for the Comerica, Residential, and Mixed-Use development
in the Business Districts are also proposed. The proposed change is considered a non-project action under SEPA.
cc: K. Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor
J. Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
A. Pietsch, EDNSP Administrator ®
B. Wolters, EDNSP Director ®
J. Gray, Fire Prevention
N. Watts, P/B/PW Development Services Director ®
F. Kaufman, Hearing Examiner
S. Engler, Fire Prevention ®
J. Medzegian, Council
S. Meyer, P/B/PW Transportation Systems Director
R. Lind, Economic Development
L. Warren. City Attorney ®
STAFF
REPORT
City of Renton
Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and
Strategic Planning
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
A. BACKGROUND
ERC MEETING DATE
Project Name
Applicant
File Number
Project Manager
Project Description
Project Location
Exist. Bldg. Area gsf
Site Area
SITE MAPS
See below.
Project Location Map
October 25, 2005
2005 CA Zone Code Changes
City of Renton
LUA 05-122, ECF
Erika Conkling
Staff has initiated a change in Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to allow limited
forms of residential-only uses in the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business
Districts. The changes allow mixed use development at densities up to 60 dwelling
units per acre and townhouse development with an administrative conditional use
permit at densities up to 20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for the
Comerica, Residential, and Mixed-Use development in the Business Districts are also
proposed. The proposed change is considered a non-project action under SEPA.
This non-project action would affect property in the NE 4th Street, Sunset Boulevard,
and Puget Avenue Business Districts. It is located in portions of Sections, 3, 4,
9,10,15,16, and 20 Township 23 North, Range 5 East.
N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area gsf N/A
N/A Total Building Area gsf N/A
ERe Report.doc
City of Renton EDNSP Department
2005 CA ZONE RESIDENTIAL CODE AMEA
REPORT AND DECISION OF OCTOBER 25, 2005
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Envi. mtal Review Committee Staff Report
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B. RECOMMENDATION
Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials
make the following Environmental Determination:
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DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Issue DNS with 14-day Appeal Period.
Issue DNS with 15-day Comment Period
with Concurrent 14 day Appeal Period.
C. MITIGATION MEASURES
None required for this non-project action.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ERC Report.doc
DETERMINATION OF
NON -SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED.
Issue DNS-M with 15 -day Comment
Period with Concurrent 14 day Appeal
Period.
Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period
followed by a 14 day Appeal Period.
City of Renton EDNSP Department
2005 CA ZONE RESIDENTIAL CODE AMEI NT
REPORT AND DECISION OF OCTOBER 25, 2005
Envi mtal Review Committee Staff Report
LUA-OS-122 ECF
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In compliance with RCW 43.21 C. 240, the following non-project environmental review
addresses only those impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development
standards and environmental regulations.
1. Transportation
Impacts: None identified for this non-project legislative action. There could be potential increases in density up to 60
dwelling units per acre, which would increase trip generation. However, mitigation can be provided at the time there
are specific project proposals before the City.
Mitigation Measures: Impacts, if any, are better assessed at the project level. These were also addressed in a
Determination of Non-Significance issued on February 9, 1999.
2. Parks
Impacts: None identified for this non-project legislative action. However, an increase in the housing density increases
the need for Park facilities and recreational opportunities. Existing facilities in the area are highly utilized and may not
be able to fully absorb and increase in population and use.
Mitigation Measures: Impacts to parks are better assessed on a project specific level. New units will be assessed a
City of Renton Parks Mitigation Impact Fee.
E. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING DEPARTMENTS
The proposal has been circulated to City Departmental/Divisional Reviewers for their review. Where
applicable, these comments have been incorporated into the text of this report as Mitigation Measures
and/or Notes to Applicant.
-K...-Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File.
__ Copies of all Review Comments are attached to this report.
Environmental Determination Appeal Process Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed
in writing on or before 5:00 PM, November 14, 2005.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of
Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton
Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the
Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510.
ERe Report.doc
City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 19, 2005
APPLICATION NO: LUA05-122, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 5, 2005
APPLICANT: Cit of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conklin
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 CA Code Chan es OCT 0 7
SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA
LOCATION: Business District -NE 4th & Sunset WORK ORDER NO: 77489
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Staff has initiated a change in Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to allow limited forms of
residential-only uses in the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. The changes allow mixed use development at
densities up to 60 dwelling units per acre and townhouse development with an administrative conditional use permit at densities up to
20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for Commercial, Residential, and Mixed-Use development in the Business
Districts are also proposed. The proposed change is considered to be a non-project action under SEPA.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the
Environment Minor Major Information Environment
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housing
Air Aesthetics
Water Ught/Glare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transportation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energy/ Historic/Cultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
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C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS
Probable Probable More
Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal.
Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date
City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: f~ COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 19, 2005
APPLICATION NO: LUA05-122, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 5, 2005
APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conkling
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 CA Code Changes PLAN REVIEW: Jennifer Henninq
SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA (gross): NlA
LOCATION: Business District -NE 4th & Sunset WORK ORDER NO: 77489
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SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Staff has initiated a change in Title IV of the Renton MuniCipal Code to allow limited forms of
residential-only uses in the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. The changes allow mixed use development at
densities up to 60 dwelling units per acre and townhouse development with an administrative conditional use permit at densities up to
20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for Commercial, Residential, and Mixed-Use development in the Business
Districts are also proposed. The proposed change is considered to be a non-project action under SEP A.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth HousinQ
Air Aesthetics
Water Light/Glare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transportation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energy! Historic/Cultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
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14,000 Feet
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We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where ad 'tional information is n ded to properly assess this proposal,
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ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: Fi rt
APPLICATION NO: LUA05-122, ECF
APPLICANT: City of Renton
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 CA Code Changes
SITE AREA: N/A
LOCATION: Business District -NE 4th & Sunset
COMMENTS DUE: OC r,o..?::;:; ~~., ~u5, :
DATE CIRCULATED: OC to~~J~ 6:tilhJ;lb lJ
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PROJECT MANAGER: EI Ika~¢bnklinQ
PLAN REVIEW: Jennifer ~n~"g OCT 1 0 2005
BUILDING AREA (gross): NlA __
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SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Staff has initiated a change in Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to allow limited forms of
residential-only uses in the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. The changes allow mixed use development at
densities up to 60 dwelling units per acre and townhouse development with an administrative conditional use permit at densities up to
20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for Commercial, Residential, and Mixed-Use development in the Business
Districts are also proposed. The proposed change is considered to be a non-project action under SEPA.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housing
Air Aesthetics
Water UghtlGlare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transportation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energy/ Historic/Cultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
8. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS
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we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
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City of R_ ..• on Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: U:rn&1Yu£h'Or) COMMENTS DUE: OCTOBER 19, 2005
APPLICATION NO: LUA05-122, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 5, 2005
APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Erika Conkling
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 CA Code Changes PLAN REVIEW: Jennifer Henning
SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA (gross): N1A
LOCATION: Business District -NE 4th & Sunset WORK ORDER NO: 77489
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Staff has initiated a change in Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to allow limited forms of
residential-only uses in the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. The changes allow mixed use development at
densities up to 60 dwelling units per acre and townhouse development with an administrative conditional use permit at densities up to
20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for Commercial, Residential, and Mixed-Use development in the Business
Districts are also proposed. The proposed change is considered to be a non-project action under SEPA.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housina
Air Aesthetics
Water UJlhtlGlare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transportation
Environmental Health Pub/ic Services
Energy/ Historic/Cultural
Natural Resources PreseNation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas wh e additional information is need to properly assess this proposal.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
DATE: October 5, 2005
LAND USE NUMBER: LUA05·122, ECF
APPLICATION NAME: Commercial Arterial Re.ldentlal Code Amendment
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff has initiated a change In Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to allow
limited forms of residential-only uses in the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Pugst Business Districts. The changes allow mixed
use development at denSities up to 60 dwelling units per acre and townhouse development with an administrative
conditional use permit at densities up to 20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for Commercial, ReSidential,
and Mlxed~Use development in the Business Districts are also proposed. The proposed change Is considered to be a
non-project action under SEPA.
PROJECT LOCATION: This non·project action would affect property in the NE 4th Street, Sunset, and
Puget Business Districts. It 18 located in portions of Sections 3, 4, 9,10,15.16,
and 20 Township 23 North, Range 5 East.
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (ONS): As 1he Lead Agency, the City 01 Renton has determined
that l)gnlficant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed non-project action. Therefore, as permitted
under the RCW 43.21 C.110, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be
issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will
be no comment period following the Issuance of the Threshold Delennlnation of Non-SignifIcance (DNS). A 14-day appeal
partod will follow the Issuance of the ONS.
PERMrr APPLICATION DATE:
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION:
September 30, 2005
October 5, 2005
PermltsfReview Requested: Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
Other Permits which may be required: N/A
Requested Studies: N/A
Location where application may be reviewed: Planning/BuHdlng/Public Works Department, Development Services Division,
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055
PUBLIC HEARING: Council held a public hearing on the proposed changes on October 3, 2005.
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Land UselZonlng:
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Propo.ed Project:
Development Regulations
Used For Project Mitigation:
Proposed MItigation Measures:
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The subject site Is located within the Corridor Commercial (CC) Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Map designation. The proposed changes to code are consistent
with this land use designation, as well as relevant land use poliCies adopted in
November 2004.
Environmental Checklist dated September 28, 2005.
This non-project action will be subject to the City's SEPA Ordinance and
Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as
appropriate.
The analysis of the proposed non-project action does not reveal any adverse
environmental impacts requiring mitigation above and beyond existing code
provisions. However, mitigation may be necessary and may be imposed at the
time of a site specific development proposal Is made under Commercial Arterial
zoning at some time in the future on the subject site.
~ments on the above application must be submitted In writing to Erika Conkling, ProJect M.n .... , Strategic Planning
DIVIS,?", EDNSP Department, 105~ South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on October 19, 2005. If you have
que.stlons about this proposal, or Wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the
Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of
any decision on this project.
CONTACT PERSON: ERIKA CONKLING (425) 430-6578
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION
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this lorm and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055.
File NoJName: LUA05-122, ECF I Commercial Arterial Residential Code Amendment
NAME: __________________________________________________ __
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________ __
TELEPHONE NO.: _________ _
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
DATE: October 5, 2005
LAND USE NUMBER: LUA05-122, ECF
APPLICATION NAME: Commercial Arterial Residential Code Amendment
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Staff has initiated a change in Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code to allow
limited forms of residential-only uses in the Northeast 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. The changes allow mixed
use development at densities up to 60 dwelling units per acre and townhouse development with an administrative
conditional use permit at densities up to 20 dwelling units per acre. Development standards for Commercial, Residential,
and Mixed-Use development in the Business Districts are also proposed. The proposed change is considered to be a
non-project action under SEPA.
PROJECT LOCATION: This non-project action would affect property in the NE 4th Street, Sunset, and
Puget Business Districts. It is located in portions of Sections 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16,
and 20 Township 23 North, Range 5 East.
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined
that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed non-project action. Therefore, as permitted
under the RCW 43.21 C.11 0, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be
issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will
be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). A 14-day appeal
period will follow the issuance of the DNS.
PERMIT APPLICATION DATE:
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION:
September 30, 2005
October 5, 2005
Permits/Review Requested:
Other Permits which may be required:
Requested Studies:
Location where application may
be reviewed:
PUBLIC HEARING:
CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW:
Land Use/Zonlng:
Environmental Documents that
Evaluate the Proposed Project:
Development Regulations
Used For Project Mitigation:
Proposed Mitigation Measures:
NOA 05-122.doc
Environmental (SEPA) Checklist
N/A
N/A
Planning/Building/Public Works Department, Development Services Division,
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055
Council held a public hearing on the proposed changes on October 3, 2005.
The subject site is located within the Corridor Commercial (CC) Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Map designation. The proposed changes to code are consistent
with this land use designation, as well as relevant land use policies adopted in
November 2004.
Environmental Checklist dated September 28,2005.
This non-project action will be subject to the City's SEPA Ordinance and
Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as
appropriate.
The analysis of the proposed non-project action does not reveal any adverse
environmental impacts requiring mitigation above and beyond existing code
provisions. However, mitigation may be necessary and may be imposed at the
time of a site specific development proposal is made under Commercial Arterial
zoning at some time in the future on the subject site.
Comments on the above applicatior be submitted in writing to Erika Conkling, Project Iger, Strategic Planning
Division, EDNSP Department, 1055 h Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on OClUUer 19, 2005. If you have
questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the
Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of
any decision on this project.
CONTACT PERSON: ERIKA CONKLING (425) 430-6578
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File NoJName: LUA05-122, ECF I Commercial Arterial Residential Code Amendment
NAME: ______________________________________________________ __
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ __
TELEPHONE NO.: _______________ _
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To:
From:
CITY OF RENTON
MEMORANDUM
October 5,2005
File
Development Planning
Subject: 2005 CA Code Changes
LUA05-122, ECF
The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the
subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is
accepted for review.
It is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Environmental Review Committee on
October 25,2005. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information
is required to continue processing your application.
Document6
City of Renton
OCT 032005
RECEIVED
LAND USE PERMIT
MASTER APPLICATION
PROPERTY OWNER{S) PROJECT INFORMATION
NAME: Various PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Commercial Arterial
Residential Code Changes
ADDRESS:
PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: Puget
Business District, NE 4th Business District, and Sunset
CITY: Renton ZIP: 98055 Business District. See attached maps.
TELEPHONE NUMBER: KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): See
attached document.
APPLICANT {if other than owner}
NAME: Rebecca Lind EXISTING LAND USE(S): Commercial use, vacant land and
multi-family development.
COMPANY (if applicable): EDNSP Department PROPOSED LAND USE(S): Commercial use, medium to high
density residential use.
ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION:
(CC) Commercial Corridor
CITY: Renton ZIP: 98055 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION
(if applicable): (CC) Commercial Corridor
TELEPHONE NUMBER 425-430-6589
EXISTING ZONING: CA-Commercial Arterial
CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): CA-Commercial Arterial
NAME: SITE AREA (in square feet): Puget BD-1, 682, 803sf (38.6 ac)
Sunset BD-3,027, 109sf (70.5 ac) NE 4th BD-8,989, 783sf
(206.3ac) COMPANY (if applicable):
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED
FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR PRIVATE STREETS SERVING
ADDRESS: THREE LOTS OR MORE (if applicable): n/a
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET
CITY: ZIP: ACRE (if applicable): up to 60 du/acre
NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): n/a
TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): n/a
NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): n/a
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PRoAT INFORMATION continw ,
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable):
BUILDINGS (if applicable): nla
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL o AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): nla o AQUIFER P~OTECTION AREA TWO (Sunset BD and
NE 4t BD»
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS (if applicable): nla o FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq. ft.
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL o GEOLOGIC HAZARD (Puget BD) 1,500,000 sq. ft.
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): nla
NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if o GEOLOGIC HAZARD (Sunset BD) 140,000 sq. ft.
applicable): nla o HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE o SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES sq. ft. NEW PROJECT (if applicable): nla o WETLANDS (NE 4th BD) 550,000 _ sq. ft.
PROJECT VALUE: nla
IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
(Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included)
SITUATE IN THE portions of OF SECTIONS 3.4,9,10,15,16,20 ! TOWNSHIP 23N ,RANGE 5E ,
IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES
List all land use applications being applied for:
1. Environmental Checklist 3.
2. 4.
Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
I, (Print Name/s) Rebecca Lind , declare that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property
involved in this application or _X_ the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing
statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Rebecca lind
(Signature of Owner/Representative)
(Signature of Owner/Representative)
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signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the
uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington
Notary (Print) ____________ _
My appointment expires: _________ _
09/22/05
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Summary of P. ul'osed Cbanges-CA Residential Cod . banges
The purpose ofthis code amendment is to better implement the Comprehensive Plan vision for
the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, which envisions the CA zone to be a vibrant, pedestrian-
oriented district. In the proposed Amendment there is additional opportunity for residential
development in the NE 4th, Sunset, and Puget Business Districts. This change allows residential
only, or "stand alone" residential uses in the Business Districts at a maximum density of20 dulac
(dwelling units per acre) with an Administrative Conditional Use Permit. Under the
specifications for approval of the Administrative Conditional Use permit, stand alone residential
projects may not be developed within 150 ft. ofthe adjacent arterial, in order to protect
commercial frontage in the CA zone for commercial uses. Additionally, the conditional use
requires that the proposal meet Business District development standards, including standards for
pedestrian connections and high quality design. A change in minimum lot size from 5,000
square feet to 1,200 square feet allows fee simple townhouse development. Residential
development may occur as part of a mixed use project with a bonus density of a maximum 60
dulac.
Development standards for the Business District have been created to shape commercial,
residential, and mixed use projects in these areas. In general, the NE 4t\ Sunset, and Puget
Business Districts are: limited to a maximum front setback of 15 feet, subject to the creation of
public plazas at arterial intersections, required to reserve future commercial development pads,
and subject to parking standards established to limit the impact of parking on the Districts.
Pedestrian connections are required to link uses throughout the District, and are subject to design
and landscaping standards. Residential only uses are required to: develop a public street grid and
limit hammerheads, provide ground floor entries for units, reserve open space for each unit, limit
buildings to 4 attached units, comply with District B standards from the Urban Center Design
Guidelines, and provide rear access parking. Mixed uses are required to: limit hammerheads,
reserve 1 st floor development for commercial development, conform to District B standards from
the Urban Center Design Guidelines, and provide residential parking below the residential use.
Other changes include simplifying the naming of the affected areas. References would be
changed so that "Business district" refers to the CA overlay zone and "Commercial Corridor"
refers to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation. Maps have been amended to reflect
these changes as well. There will be corresponding changes to the terminology used in the
Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency. Those changes are being proposed as a
Comprehensive Plan amendment and will be subject to a public hearing prior to the end ofthe
year.
Staff is recommending that Council adopt these changes to Title IV to provide better
implementation of the Comprehensive Plan vision for the Commercial Arterial areas.
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
CITY OF RENTON
OCT 032005
RECEIVED
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
DEV~'()PME~YIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
",It v ,~,
OCT 032005
RECEIVED
City of Renton Development Services Division
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231
PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21 C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to
consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the
quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the
agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be
done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal.
Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most
precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases,
you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need
to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write
"do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary
delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark
designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can
assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of
time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal
or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your
answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant
adverse impact.
USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS:
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not
apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the
checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal,"
"proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Commercial Arterial Residential Code Changes.
2. Name of applicant: City of Renton
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Economic Development Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning
Renton City Hall, ffh Floor
1055 South Grad Way
Renton, WA 98055
Contact: Don Erickson, Senior Planner
Phone: (425) 430-6581
4. Date checklist prepared: September 16,2005
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
N/a non-project action
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected
with this proposal? If yes, explain.
N/a non-project action
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
A determination of non-significance was issued for the proposed density in these areas on
February 9, 1999.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals
directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
No.
10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
City Council must give approval of the proposed code amendments.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site.
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This non-project action includes changing the regulations for residential uses in the NE 4th,
Sunset, and Puget Business Districts within the Commercial Arterial zone. Mixed use
development (within the same building) will be allowed at densities up to 60 dulacre and
townhouse uses will be allowed at densities up to 20 dulacre as an administrative conditional use.
The 20 dulacre density is the currently adopted standard. The 60 dulacre density was previously
in place for these areas, and subject to environmental review in February, 1999. Development
standards are also proposed to create a pedestrian friendly business district, as required by the
Renton Comprehensive Plan. Since the proposed density has already been subject to
environmental review, this checklist is being completed for the change in development standards
only.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise
location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and
range if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries
of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if
reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not
required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this
checklist.
The NE 4th Business District is the area west of Monroe Ave NE extending to Field Ave NE on the
east. It is in portions of the SE ~ of S. 9, the NE ~ of S. 16, the SW ~ of S. 10 and the NW ~ of
S. 15 of T.23 R.5. The Puget Business District is south of the 405 overpass between South Puget
Drive and Benson Road South, and an area east of Benson Road South near Eagle Ridge drive,
and an area east of Benson Road South and north of Puget Drive. It is in the W ~ of S. 20 T. 23
R.5. The Sunset Business District is the area along NE Sunset Blvd from east of Duvall Ave NE
to west of Union Ave NE. It is in portions of the SW ~ of S.3, the SW ~ of S.10, and the SE ~ of
SA of T. 23, R. 5. (See attached maps).
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous,
other _____ _
NE 4th and Sunset Business Districts-primarily flat. The Puget Business district is on a
hill, with a gradual change in slope moving from North to South and some pockets of
steep slopes on the edge of the district.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?)
The steepest slope in the Puget district is 40%-but this does not characterize the area.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
mUCk)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any
prime farmland.
Nla non-project action
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
There are none in the Sunset or NE 4th Business Districts. The Puget Business District
has several mapped hazards: high landslide hazard, and erosion hazard.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed.
Indicate source of fill.
Nla non-project action
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
Nla non-project action
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Nla non-project action
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Nla non-project action
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (Le., dust, automobile,
odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If
any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known.
Nla non-project action
b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
Nla non-project action
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Nla non-project action
3. WATER
a. Surface Water:
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1} Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-
round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type
and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
There are small, unclassified streams near all three business districts.
2} Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Nla non-project action
3} Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from
surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected.
Indicate the source of fill material.
Nla non-project action
4} Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Nla non-project action
5} Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan.
No.
6} Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
Nla non-project action
b. Ground Water:
1} Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Nla non-project action
2} Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other
sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following
chemicals ... ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of
such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of
animals or humans the system(s} are expected to serve.
Nla non-project action
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
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1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and
disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water
flow into other waters, If so, describe.
Nla non-project action
2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Nla non-project action
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if
any:
Nla non-project action
4. PLANTS
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
~ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
~ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
~ shrubs
~ grass
__ pasture
__ crop or grain
__ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bull rush, skunk cabbage, other
__ water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other
__ other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Nla non-project action
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
Nla non-project action
5. ANIMALS
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known
to be on or near the site:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle,<SQngbir~ other ________ _
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other _________ _
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other _____ _
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b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain
No.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Nla non-project action
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc.
Nla non-project action
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe.
Nla non-project action
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal?
List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
Nla non-project action
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk
of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this
proposal? If so, describe.
Nla non-project action
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Nla non-project action
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Nla non-project action
b. Noise
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1} What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
Nla non-project action
2} What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)?
Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
Nla non-project action
3} Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Nla non-project action
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Each of the current business districts are used for a mix of commercial, office, and
residential uses.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Structures vary by site, and include multifamily residential buildings, town houses, large
office buildings, strip commercial buildings, large and small format commercial, gas
stations.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
This is a non-project action.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Commercial Arterial
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Commercial Corridor
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
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Nla
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so,
specify.
The Puget Business District has a high landslide hazard and erosion hazard.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
This is a non project action.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
Nla non-project action
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Nla non-project action
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
The proposal is intended to provide more effective implementation of the Comprehensive
Plan.
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing.
This is a non-project action.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
Nla non-project action. No units are proposed to be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Nla non-project action
10. AESTHETICS
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the
principal exterior building material(s) proposed.
Nla non-project action
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Nla non-project action
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Nla non-project action
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
Nla non-project action
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Nla non-project action
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Nla non-project action
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Nla non-project action
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
This is a non-project action. There are no recreational opportunities in the immediate
vicinity.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
Nla non-project action
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Nla non-project action. Future residential development would be required to pay Renton's
Parks Mitigation Fee.
13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
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a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local
preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If 50, generally describe.
Nla non-project action
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or
cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
Nla non-project action
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Nla non-project action
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the
existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
This is a non-project proposal. All three sites are located on a major arterial.
b. 15 site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the
nearest transit stop?
Yes. There are stops within each Business District.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate?
Nla non-project action. The development regulations limit parking to the minimum
requirement.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or
streets, not including driveways? If 50, generally describe (indicate whether public or
private?
Nla non-project action. It is likely that the proposal will result in additional public andlor
private streets in the Business Districts. This is dependent upon future development
proposals. The proposed standards will also require the creation of private pedestrian
walkways that will connect parcels and uses. Future development must comply with
Renton's Development Regulations.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation?
If 50, generally describe.
Nla non-project action
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If
known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
Nla non project action.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Nla non-project action
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
Nla non-project action.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Nla non-project action
16. UTILITIES
a.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and
the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be
needed.
Nla non-project action
c. SIGNATURE
I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and
complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance
that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or
willful lack of full disclosure on my part.
Proponent:
Name Printed: Rebecca Lind for City of Renton
Date:
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and
ro rams. You do not need to fill out these sheets for rO'ect actions.
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the
list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities
likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than
if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production,
storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
It is unlikely that the proposal would have any affect on the above environmental issues. The
Business Districts are going to be built upon, the proposal only affects the building standards and
pedestrian connectivity. If the standards are successful in creating a pedestrian oriented area,
there may be a small reduction in emissions caused by fewer automobile trips.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
New development resulting as a consequence of these proposed amendments would be required
to comply with the City's development regulations.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
There would be no likely affect on plants, animals, fish, or marine life as a direct consequence of
this non-project, prezoning proposal.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
None at this non-project level. Development of vacant lots for residential use will need to comply
with City of Renton regulations and will need to comply with Renton's Critical Areas Ordinance.
Any measures needed in this regard will be implemented at the project level review.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
The proposed non-project action will not deplete energy or natural resources. Future project level
development may impact energy or natural resources slightly but will not deplete them.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
None are proposed at this non-project action stage.
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas
deSignated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness,
wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites,
wetlands, flood plains, or prime farmlands?
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This non-action proposal would not affect environmentally sensitive areas. Development near
environmentally sensitive areas would be dealt with on a project by project basis and subject to
Critical Areas Regulations.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
Project specific review.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow
or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
The proposal would allow more opportunities for residential development in commercial areas in a
way that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
None.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and
utilities?
The proposed regulations, if successful, may slightly increase the demand on public transit
service in the business districts.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
None.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
The proposal will not conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for protection of the
environment.
SIGNATURE
I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and
complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance
that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or
willful lack of full disclosure on my part.
Proponent:
Name Printed:
Date:
ENVCHLST.DOC
REVISED 6/98
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Rebecca Lind for City of Renton
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DEVELOPMENT PLANNING r' '/ OF RENTON
OCT 032005
RECEIVED
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ----
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
CORRECTING CHAPTER 4-2, LAND USE DISTRICTS,
CHAPTER 4-3, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND
SPECIAL DISTRICTS, AND CHAPTER 4-4 DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON" TO AMEND PROVISIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL
USES WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL ZONE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, The City conducted review of the entire Comprehensive Plan and
development regulations of Ordinance 4260, performed analysis of needed revisions
based on Growth Management Act compliance and developed a work program to
implement needed updates of development regulations, and
WHEREAS, The Residential Density Bonus District was eliminated within the NE 4th
Commercial Corridor, and
WHEREAS, The prior Residential Density Bonus District provisions allowed
attached residential units without a mix of commercial uses within the same building and
platting of residential development greater than 150 feet from the primary arterial within
the district, and
WHEREAS, The City desires to re-instate the ability to plat attached unit
developments within portions of the NE 4th Business District, and
WHEREAS, The primary purpose of the NE 4th Business District is to provide
opportunity for a wide range of commercial uses, however residential uses are allowed as
part ofthe mix of uses in the zone, and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that revisions are needed to the Title IV
Development Standards to re-instate stand-alone residential uses in a limited way, and to
modify procedures and review criteria for those uses to ensure that development is
consistent with the purpose ofthe Commercial Arterial zone,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-2-020 "Purpose" IS amended to read as follows: SEE
ATIACHMENT A.
SECTION II. Section 4-2-070L "Commercial Arterial" is amended to make attached
and semi attached residential development an Administrative Conditional Use in the Commercial
Arterial zone. An adjustment to Section 4-2-0701 "Commercial Neighborhood," to fix the
condition number for residential use in the Commercial Neighborhood zone is also needed due to
revisions made for the Commercial Arterial zone. Corresponding amendments will also need to
be made on the use tables in Section 4-2-060 "Zoning Use Table". SEE ATIACHMENT B.
SECTION III. Section 4-2-080 "Conditions Associated with Zoning Use Tables" is
amended as follows to standardize the Business District references and alter condition 18: SEE
ATIACHMENT C.
SECTION IV. Section 4-2-120 "Development Standards for Commercial Zoning
Designations" and "Conditions Associated with Development Standards for Commercial Zoning
Designations" are amended as follows: SEE ATIACHMENT D.
SECTION V. Section 4-3-040 "Commercial Corridor Business Designations" IS
amended as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT E.
SECTION VI. Section 4-9-030 "Conditional Use Permits" is amended as follows: SEE
ATTACHMENTF.
ATTACHMENT A
4-2-020 PURPOSE AND INTENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
to be amended by the following revisions
4-2-020 PURPOSE AND INTENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS:
L. COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL ZONE (CA):
The purpose of the Commercial Arterial Zone (CA) is to evolve from "strip
commercial" linear business districts to business areas characterized by
enhanced site planning, incorporating efficient parking lot design coordinated
access, amenities and boulevard treatment. The CA Zone provides for a wide
variety of indoor and outdoor retail sales and services along high-volume traffic
corridors. Limited residential uses may be integrated into the zone if there are
permanent physical connections to commercial uses. The zone includes four
designated business districts along mapped corridors with development
standards designed to encourage concentrated commercial activity, a focal point
of pedestrian activity along the corridor, and visual interest. Designated business
districts include: Automall, Sunset Boulevard Corridor, Northeast Fourth
Corridor, and the Rainier Avenue Corridor. The CA zone is intended to
implement the Commercial Corridor Comprehensive Plan designation.
Interpretation of uses and project review in this zone shall be based on the
objectives and policy direction established in the Commercial Corridor land use
designation, Objectives LU-DDD through LU-UUU, Policies LU-333 through LU-
405 or the Employement Area-Valley land use designation, Objectives LU-ZZZ
through LU-BBBB, Policies LU-445 through LU-460, and the Community Design
Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
CA Residential Changes 4-2-020 August 24, 2005
ATTACHMENT B
4-2-070 I COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (CN)
Uses allowed in the CN Zone are as follows:
USES: TYPE:
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
Natural resource extraction/recovery H
ANIMALS AND RELATED USES
Kennels, hobby AC#37
Pets, common household, up to 3
per dwelling unit or business AC
establishment
RESIDENTIAL
Detached dwelling (existing legal) P
Attached dwelling P#1~
OTHER RESIDENTIAL, LODGING AND
HOME OCCUPATIONS
Home occupations ACt1f3
SCHOOLS
K-12 educational institution (public H or private)
K-12 educational institution (public P#9 or private), existing
PARKS
Parks, neighborhood P
Parks, regional/community, existing P
Parks, regional/community, new AD
OTHER COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC
FACILITIES
Community FaciliUes
Cemetery H
Religious institutions H
Service and social organizations H
Public Facilities
City government offices AD
City government facilities H
USES: TYPE:
OFFICE AND CONFERENCE
CA Residential Changes-4-2-0701 August 24, 2005
ATTACHMENT B
4-2-070L COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL (CA)
Uses allowed in the CA Zone are as follows:
USES:
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Natural resource extraction/recovery
ANIMALS AND RELATED USES
Kennels, hobby
Pets, common household, up to 3 per dwelling unit or business establishment
RESIDENTIAL
Semi-attached dwelling
Attached dwelling
Flats or townhouses (existing legal)
OTHER RESIDENTIAL, LODGING AND HOME OCCUPATIONS
Group homes I
Group homes II for 7 or more
Home occupations
SCHOOLS
K-12 educational institution (public or private)
K-12 educational institution (public or private), existing
Other higher education institution
Schools/studios, arts and crafts
Trade or vocational school
PARKS
Parks, neighborhood
Parks, regional/community, existing
Parks, regional/community, new
OTHER COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
Community FaciliUes
Cemetery
Religious institutions
Service and social organizations
Public FaciliUes
USES:
City government offices
City government facilities
Other government offices and facilities
CA Resdential Changes 4-2-070L August 24, 2005
TYPE:
H
AC#37
AC
AD#18
P-AD #18
H
H
AC#Q
H#9
P#9
P
P
H
P
P
AD
H
H
H
TYPE:
AD
H
H
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to be amended by the following revisions
4-2-080 CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ZONING USE TABLES:
A. SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
14. Except that when operations are predominantly conducted out-of-doors
rather than completely enclosed within an enclosed structure, an
administrative conditional use permit is required_within 1,200 feet of Sunset
Blvd. in the Sunset CorridorBusiness District, within 1,200 feet of NE 4111
will:lifI-.the NE 4th Business DistrictCorridor, and within the Center Village
designation.
18. a. General Requirements: Subject to the density limits of the development
standards for this zone~ and only permitted within a structure
containing retail and/or on-site service uses on the ground floor,
except in locations 1,200 ft. of ard,L4lh Streets, Sunset Blvd., S. Puget
Drive, within the NE 4111 Sunset, and Puget Drive Corridors. except in
the Employment Area Valley or Commercial Business Districts, as
described below.
b. CA Zone AdditionalEmployment Area Valley: Residential uses are
not permitted in the Employment Area Valley (EAV) land use
designation. See EAV Map in RMC 4-2-080B.
c. Commercial Business Districts: Townhouse units are allowed without
ground floor retail within the building if located more than 150 ft. from
an arterial in the NE 4th Business District. Sunset Business District.
and Puget Business District with an administrative conditional use
permit. subject to the criteria in 4-9-030K. Residential units developed
as part of a same building mixed-use project are allowed at a
maximum of 60 du/acre if the requirements for mixed use
development in the Business District Overlay at 4-3-040 are met.
19. Subject to the density limitations located in the development standards for
this zone. CN zone-Additional: only permitted within a structure
containing retail and/or on-site service uses on the ground floor.
20. Not allowed in locations with 1,200 feet of NE Sunset Blvd. within the Sunset
Business DistrictCorridor, within 1,200 feet of NE 3fd,L4111 within the NE 4th
Business Districtcorridor, and within 1,200 feet of S. Puget Drive in the
Puget Business DistrictCorridor.
44. Within 1,200 feet of NE 4tR-fn.-the NE 4th Street Business DistrictCorridor and
within 1,200 feet of Rainier Blvd. within the Rainier Avenue Business
DistrictCorridor, permitted provided that the facility has a minimum setback
of one hundred feet (100') from any adjacent residentially zoned parcel,
otherwise an administrative conditional use permit is required.
46. Within 1,200 feet of Sunset Blvd. within the Sunset Boulevard Business
DistrictCorridor. eligible for an administrative conditional use permit
provided that the facility has a minimum setback of one hundred feet (100')
from any adjacent residentially zoned parcel, otherwise a Hearing
Examiner conditional use permit is required.
47. Within 1,200 feet of Rainier blvd. within the Rainier Avenue Business
DistrictCorridor, may be allowed by an administrative conditional use
permit if the monopole II facility is to be constructed on property where
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I ATTACHMENTC
to be amended by the following revisions
wireless communication support structures presently operate, and the new
monopole II facility will not exceed the height of the existing support
structures. Prohibited if located within three hundred feet (300') of an RC,
R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, or R-14 Zone unless the Development Services
Division determines that all residentially zoned property within three
hundred feet (300') of the proposed facility is undevelopable due to critical
areas regulations (RMC 4-3-050), then the new wireless support structure
can be reviewed as an administrative conditional use.
48. Within 1,200 feet of NE 41R -ffi-the NE 4th Business District Corridor and within
1,200 feet of Sunset Blvd. within the Sunset Boulevard Business
DistrictCorridor, prohibited if located within three hundred feet (300') of an
RC, R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, or R-14 Zone, otherwise may be allowed with a
Hearing Examiner conditional use permit.
68. Within 1,200 feet of NE 3fGI4IR '1lithin the NE 4th Business DistrictCorridor,
1,200 feet of Sunset Blvd. within the Sunset Business DistrictCorridor and
within 1,200 foet of S. Pugot Drive within the Puget Drive Business
DistrictCorridor,
a. uses are subject to the size restrictions of RMC 4-2-120A" and
b. within Puget and Sunset Business DistrictCorridors, department
stores are not permitted.
69. Within 1,200 feet of NE 3fGI4IR Stroot ' .... ithin the NE 4th Business
DistrictCorridor, 1,200 feot of Sunset Blvd. within the Sunset Business
DistrictCorridor and within 1,200 foet of S. Puget Drhle within the Puget
Drive Business DistrictCorridor, uses are subject to the size restrictions of
RMC 4-2-120A:
a. Within Sunset and Puget Business DistrictCorridors,
Only the following on-site services are permitted:
Entertainment media rental, financial and real estate services; repair
services{excluding auto repair).b. Rental services require an administrative
F. NE 4th CORRIDOR:
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I ATTACHMENTC
to be amended by the following revisions
NE 4th Street Corridor
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NE 4th Street Commercial Corridor
NE 4th Street Commercial
Corridor Business Dlstrtct
ATTACHMENT C
to be amended by the following revisions
G. PUGET CORRIDOR:
Puget Corridor _ Puye'! Con'lilf:n:ial C.:rlidor
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ATTACHMENT C
H. RAINIER CORRIDOR:
Rainier Corridor
to be amended by the following revisions
RaHlfi!r Cat'lIne!loal CUfridf.lf
Ralflillf!!' Cern rl'lE'r ael
Ccflidcr &i'SiI\eS!I Il~tid
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I.SUNSET CORRIDOR:
Sunset Corridor
to be amended by the following revisions
Sunset Commerclal Corridor
Sunset Commercial
Corridor Business Dlstrict
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t
ATTACHMENT D
4-2-120A & C to be amended by the following revisions:
4-2-120A
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS
CN CV CA
LOT DIMENSIONS
None, except: 1 ,200 sq.
ft. in the Sunset, NE
Fourth, and Puget
Business Districts. See
mags in RMC 4-3-040
a. WithiR 1 ,2GG ft. Elf NE
drdt4th iR the NE
Minimum Lot Size for 4th GElFFidElF, €i,GOO
lots created after Nov. 10, 5,000 sq. ft. 25,000 sq. ft. ~
2004 b. WithiR 1,200 feet Elf
NE al;:lRset BI'"d.
aRd S. Pbl€let (;)Five
iR the ablRset aRd
Pbl€let GElFridoFs,
€i,GOO stl. ft. (see
FRa!3s iR RMG 4 2
G8Gr;;: thFElbl€lh J).
Minimum Lot
Width/Depth for lots None None None
created after Nov. 10,
2004
LOT COVERAGE
65% of total lot area 65% of total lot area 65% of total lot area or or 75% if parking is or 75% if parking is 75% if parking is
Maximum Lot Coverage provided within the provided within the provided within the
for Buildings building or within an building or within an building or within an on-on-site parking on-site parking site parking garage. garage. garage.
DENSITY (Net Density in Dwelling Units per Net Acre)
None,except in the
Sunset, NE Fourth, and
Puget Business
Districts. See mags in
RMC 4-3-040
10 dwelling units per 'NithiR 1 ,2QQ feet Elf NE Minimum Net None
Residential Density9 net acre. dFdJ4th at. iR the NE 4th
GElFFidoF, SblRset Blvd.
aRd a. Pblget (;)rive iR
the Sblnset and Pbl€let
GOFFidoFs (see FRa!3s in
RMG 4 2 G80r;;: thFOblgh
J): 10 dwelling units per
CA Residential Changes 4-2-120 August 24, 2005
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4-2-120A & C to be amended by the following revisions:
net acre.
DENSITY (Net Density in Dwelling Units per Net Acre) (Continued)
20 dwelling units per
net acre.
Center Village
Residential Bonus
District
Pursuant to RMC 4-3-20 dwelling units per net 095, up to 80 dwelling acre, exceQt within the. units per net acre Sunset, NE Fourth, and may be granted for Puget Business provision of: Districts, it shall be 60
Maximum Net 4 dwelling units per a. A minimum depth dwelling units Qer acre
Residential Density9 structure. of 30 ft. and a for develoQment with
minimum length mixed commercial and
of 60 ft. of residential use in the
commercial use same building. See
on the first floor of maQs in RMC 4-3-040
the primary
structure, and
b. Parking enclosed
under or enclosed
within the first
floor of the
primary structure.
SETBACKS
10ft. The minimum 10ft. The minimum 10ft. The minimum setback may be setback may be setback may be reduced reduced to 0 ft. reduced to 0 ft.
through the site plan through the site plan to 0 ft. through the site
plan development
Minimum Front Yard18 development review development review review process provided process provided process provided blank walls are not blank walls are not blank walls are not located within the located within the located within the reduced setback. reduced setback. reduced setback.
None, except 15 ft. see
Corridor District
Gverlayin the Rainier
Avenue, Sunset, NE
15 ft.15 15ft.15 Fourth, and Puget
Maximum Front Yard18 Business Districts. See
maQs and standards in
in, RMC 4-3-040,-fGr
properties in the
o'Jerlay.:.
10ft. The minimum 10ft. The minimum 10ft. The minimum Minimum Side Yard setback may be setback may be setback may be reduced Along a Street18 reduced to 0 ft. reduced to 0 ft. to 0 ft. through the site
CA Residential Changes 4-2-120 August 24, 2005
I ATTACHMENT D
4-2-120A & C to be amended by the following revisions:
through the site plan through the site plan plan development
development review development review review process provided
process provided process provided blank walls are not
blank walls are not blank walls are not located within the
located within the located within the reduced setback.
reduced setback. reduced setback.
10ft. landscaped 10ft. landscaped 10ft. landscaped
Minimum Freeway setback from the setback from the setback from the
Frontage Setback property line. property line. property line.
SETBACKS (Continued)
None, except 15 ft. if None, except 15 ft. if None, except 15 ft. if lot lot abuts or is lot abuts or is abuts or is adjacent to a adjacent to a adjacent to a
Minimum Rear Yard18 residential zone, RC, residential zone, RC, residential zone, RC, R-
R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, 1, R-4, R-8, R-10, R-14,
R-14, or RM-F. R-14, or RM-F. or RM-F.
None, except 15 ft. if None, except 15 ft. if None, except 15 ft. if lot lot abuts or is lot abuts or is
adjacent to a adjacent to a abuts or is adjacent to a
Minimum Side Yard18 residential zone, RC, residential zone, RC, residential zone, RC, R-
R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, 1, R-4, R-8, R-10, R-14,
R-14, or RM-F. R-14, or RM-F. or RM-F.
In no case shall a In no case shall a In no case shall a
structure over 42 in. structure over 42 in. structure over 42 in. in
Clear Vision Area in height intrude into in height intrude into height intrude into the
the 20 ft. clear vision the 20 ft. clear vision 20 ft. clear vision area
area defined in RMC area defined in RMC defined in RMC 4-11-
4-11-030. 4-11-030. 030.
BUILDING LIMITATIONS
None, except:
a. WithiR ~ ,200 ft. of NE
4th St. 'NithiR IIJE 4th
GOFFiElOFf' .... ithiR
1,200 feet of Sl::lRset
5,000 gross sq. ft. BJv4.,ln the NE
Fourth Business The maximum size District: 65,000 shall not be exceeded
Maximum Gross Floor except by conditional 65,000 gross sq. ft.
Area of Any Single use permit.2,9 These None b. S. Pl:l€let OF. withiR
Commercial Use on a restrictions do not Sl:lRset aRd Pl:l€let
Site apply to residential GOHidoFln the Puget
uses subject to net Sunset and
density limitations. Business Districts:,
35,000 sq. ft.
Restrictions do not
apply to uses subject to
net density limitations
and grocery stores (see
maps in RMC 4 2 080F
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4-2-120A & C to be amended by the following revisions:
tl=lF91:l€ll=l .1).4-3-040).
None,except:
a .. In the NE Fourth
Business District:
65,000 gross sg. ft.
b. In the Puget Sunset
and Business
Districts:, 35,000 sg.
ft.
3,000 gross sq. ft.21 Witl=liR 1,2QQ feet Of NE
The maximum size JH::lt4th '.¥itl=liR the
shall not be exceeded NE 4tl=l G9FFioor,
except by conditional 65,QQQ gress sq. ft.
b. Witl=liR 1,2QQ feet of Maximum Gross Floor use permit. 2,9 These
Area of Any Single None S. Pl:lget gr. aRd NE
Office Use on a Site2, 9 restrictions do not SI:lRset Blvd. J5,QQO
apply to residential S€f;-fh
uses, which are The total gross square
subject to net density footage of these uses
shall not exceed 50% of
limitations. the gross square
footage of the site.2,9
These restrictions do
not apply to residential
uses, which are subject
to net density
limitations. (See maps in
RMC 4-3-0404 2 Q8QG
tl=lF91:lgh .I.)
All commercial uses
shall have their See RMC 4-3-040 for
primary entrance and NA standards for the Puget, Building Orientation shop display window Sunset and NE Fourth
oriented toward the Business Districts.NA
street frontage.
LANDSCAPING
10ft., except where
reduced through the site
plan development
review process. There
Minimum On-site 10ft., except where 10ft., except where are additional
Landscape Width reduced through the reduced through the landsca!;!ing standards
Required Along the site plan development site plan development for !;!edestrian
Street Frontage review process. review process. connections in the
Puget, Sunset, and NE
Fourth Business
Districts. See ma!;!s
and standards at RMC
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4-2-120A & C to be amended by the following revisions:
4-3-040 ..
15 ft. wide sight-
obscuring landscape
strip.3,5
If the street is a 15 ft. wide sight-designated principal obscuring landscape arterial,1 non-sight-strip.3,5 obscuring landscaping Minimum On-site If the street is a 15 ft. wide landscape shall be provided unless Landscape Width Along designated principal buffer is required3 otherwise determined by the Street Frontage arterial,1 non-sight-unless otherwise the Reviewing Official Required When a obscuring determined by the through the site plan Commercial Lot is landscaping shall be Reviewing Official development review AdjacentB to Property provided unless through the site plan process. There are Zoned Residential, RC, otherwise determined development review additional landsca~ing R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, R-by the Reviewing process. standards for 14, or RM Official through the pedestrian
site plan development connections in the
review process. Puget, Sunset, and NE
Fourth Business
Districts. See ma~s
and standards at RMC
4-3-040 ...
LANDSCAPING (Continued)
15 ft. wide landscaped
visual barrier consistent
with the definitions in
15 ft. wide 15 ft. wide RMC 4-11-120. A 10 ft.
sight-obscuring landscaped visual landscaped visual landscape strip may be
Minimum Landscape barrier consistent with barrier consistent with allowed through the site
Width Required When a the definition in RMC the definition in RMC plan development
Commercial Lot is 4-11-120. A 10 ft. 4-11-120. A 10 ft. review process. There sight-obscuring sight-obscuring Abutting7 to Property are additional
Zoned Residential, RC, landscape strip may landscape strip may landsca~ing standards
R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, R-be allowed through be allowed through for ~edestrian
14, or RM the site plan the site plan connections in the development review development review Puget, Sunset, and NE process.3,4 process.3,4 Fourth Business
Districts. See ma~s
and standards at RMC
4-3-040 ... 3,4
In the Green River
Valley, an additional 2%
Special Requirements of natural landscaping
for Properties Located NA NA shall be required per the
within the Green River Soil Conservation
Valley Planning Area Service Environmental
Mitigation Agreement.
These areas should not
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4-2-120A & C to be amended by the following revisions:
be dispersed throughout
a site, but should be
aggregated in one
portion of the property.
Where possible, the
required 2%
landscaping for adjacent
properties should be
contiguous. A drainage
swale, planted with
vegetation suitable for
habitat, may be counted
toward the 2%
additional landscape
requirement if the
Reviewing Official
determines that the
proposed planting plan
and swale design will
function to meet the
intent of these
regulations, including
but not limited to, that
the facility slope and
fencing design would
not inhibit wildlife use.
See RMC 4-4-07006,
Green River Valley
Landscaping
Requirements.
HEIGHT
50 ft., exce[2t 35 ft. for
residential use only
buildings in the Sunset
and NE Fourth Business
Districts. See ma[2s in
RMC 4-3-040.
Heights may exceed the
35 ft. maximum height with a
Maximum Building In no case shall 50 ft. except when Conditional Use
Height, 14, 16 except for height exceed the abutting lots zoned R-Permit.16
Public uses with a "Public 8, RMH, R-10, R-14,
Suffix" (P) designation2O limits specified in or RM-F, then 45 ft. In no case shall height
RMC 4-3-020. exceed the limits
specified in RMC 4-3-
020.
J§ ft. iA iRe Ne Sl::lAset
Blvd. G9FFid9F aAd Ne
4tR G9FFid9F (see FFlaJ:)s
iA RMG 4 2 QgQF
tRF9l::lgR J).
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4-2-120A & C to be amended by the following revisions:
Maximum Height for
Wireless See RMC 4-4-140G. See RMC 4-4-140G. See RMC 4-4-140G.
Communication
Facilities
SCREENING
Outdoor, Loading,
Repair, Maintenance,
Work, or Storage Areas;
Surface-Mounted Utility See RMC 4-4-095. See RMC 4-4-095. See RMC 4-4-095. and Mechanical
Equipment; Roof Top
Equipment (Except for
Telecommunication
Equipment)
Refuse or Recyclables See RMC 4-4-090. See RMC 4-4-090. See RMC 4-4-090.
PARKING
See RMC 10-10-13 and
RMC 4-4-080. For the
See RMC 10-10-13 See RMC 10-10-13 NE Fourth. Sunset.
Puget. and Rainier General and RMC 4-4-080. and RMC 4-4-080. Avenue Business
Districts. see RMC 4-3-
040.
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
A pedestrian connection
shall be provided from a
A pedestrian A pedestrian public entrance to the
connection shall be connection shall be street, in order to
provided from a public provided from a public provide direct, clear and
separate pedestrian entrance to the street, entrance to the street, walks from sidewalks to in order to provide in order to provide building entries and direct, clear and direct, clear and
separate pedestrian separate pedestrian internally from buildings
walks from sidewalks walks from sidewalks to abutting retail
to building entries and to building entries and properties, ~Aless lRe
General internally from internally from Re'liewiAQ G#iGial
buildings to abutting buildings to abutting aeteFmiAes tRat tRe
retail properties, retail properties, Fe€l~iFemeAt we~IEl
~Aless lRe Re'liewiAQ ~Aless tRe Re't'iewiAQ ~AEl~ly eAElaAQeF tRe
peaestriaA. There are GffiGial EleteFmiAes G#iGial EletermiAes additional standards for tRat tRe re€l~iremeAt tRat tRe Fe€l~iFemeAt the Rainier Avenue. NE we~IEl ~AEl~ly weuI9 UA9Uly Fourth. Sunset, and eA9aAQeF tRe eA9aAQeF tRe Puget Business pegestriaA. peElestFiaA. Districts. See RMC 4-3-
040 for maRS and
standards.
SIGNS
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4-2-120A & C to be amended by the following revisions:
See RMC 4-4-100.
There are additional
See RMC 4-4-100. See RMC 4-4-100. standards for the
General Rainier Avenue
Business District at
RMC 4-3-040.
LOADING DOCKS
See RMC 4-4-080. See RMC 4-4-080. See RMC 4-4-080.
Shall not be permitted Shall not be permitted Shall not be permitted on the side of the lot on the side of the lot
adjacent to or adjacent to or on the side of the lot
Location within Site adjacent to or abutting a abutting a residential abutting a residential residential zone, RC, R-zone, RC, R-1, R-4, zone, RC, R-1, R-4, 1, R-4, R-8, R-10, R-14, R-8, R-10, R-14, or R-8, R-10, R-14, or or RM.3 RM.3 RM.3
DUMPSTER/RECYCLING COLLECTION AREA
Size and Location of
Refuse or Recycling See RMC 4-4-090. See RMC 4-4-090. See RMC 4-4-090.
Areas
CRITICAL AREAS
General See RMC 4-3-050. See RMC 4-3-050. See RMC 4-3-050.
(Ord. 4773, 3-22-1999; Ord. 4777, 4-19-1999; Ord. 4803,10-25-1999; Ord. 4851,8-7-2000; Ord.
4917,9-17-2001; Amd. Ord. 4963,5-13-2002; Ord. 5018,9-22-2003; Ord. 5028, 11-24-2003;
Ord. 5100,11-1-2004)
4-2-120C
CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLES FOR
COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
2. The following table indicates the maximum requested size/standard change that may be
allowed by conditional use permit. Increases above these levels may not be achieved by a
variance or the conditional use permit process.
APPLICABLE ZONE STANDARD CHANGE CONDITIONAL USE
REQUEST PERMIT TYPE
Uses restricted to 3,000 gross
CN s.f. -increases: H
Between 3,000 -5,000 s.f. max.
Uses restricted to 5,000 gross
s.f. -increases up to: AD
CN 10% or 500 gross s.f.
20% or 1 ,000 gross s.f. H
Puget GGffieSF aRe Sl:lAset GSFFieGFand Sunset Uses restricted to 35,000 gross
Business Districts in the CA Zone s.f. -increases up to: AD
20% or 7,000 gross s.f.
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40% or 14,000 gross s.f. H
NE 4th GeFFigeF Business District in CA and CV
Uses restricted to 65,000 gross
Zone s.f. -increases up to: AD
20% or 13,000 gross s.f.
40% or 26,000 gross s.f. H
H = Hearing Examiner Conditional Use
AD = Administrative Conditional Use
16. The following height requests may be made:
APPLICABLE ZONE HEIGHT CHANGE REQUEST CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TYPE
Puget GeFFigeF and Sunset GeFFigeF Exceed height by less than 20 feet Business Districts in the CA Zone AD
Exceed height of 50 feet AD CV and NE 4th GeFFigeF Business District in
CAZone Exceed height of 45 feet when
abutting R-8 or R-10 Zone H
CA Exceed height of 50 feet H
H = Hearing Examiner
AD = Administrative Conditional Use
In consideration of a request for conditional use permit for additional building height the
Reviewing Official shall consider the following factors in addition to the criteria in RMC 4-9-
030, Conditional Use Permits, among all other relevant information.
a. Location Criteria: Proximity of arterial streets which have sufficient capacity to
accommodate traffic generated by the development. Developments are encouraged to
locate in areas served by transit.
b. Comprehensive Plan: The proposed use shall be compatible with the general purpose,
goals, objectives and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning regulations
and any other plan, program, map or regulation of the City.
c. Effect on Adjacent Properties: Building heights shall not result in SUbstantial or undue
adverse effects on adjacent property. When a building in excess of the maximum
height is proposed adjacent to or abuts a lot designated R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, R-14 or
RM-F, then the setbacks shall be equivalent to the requirements of the adjacent
residential zone if the setback standards exceed the requirements of the Commercial
Zone.
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4-3-040 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR BUSINESS DISTRICT DESIGNATIONS:
A. PURPOSE:
These regulations establish development standards to implement are intended to
establish "business districts" within the Commercial Corridor Comprehensive
Plan designation and establish "business districts". These regulations guide the
redevelopment of strip commercial urban forms into more concentrated urban
forms, provide for design guidelines for residential development within the
district. enhance the pedestrian environment. where additional land use and site
planning requirements will make the commercial environment more attractive,
improve the City's tax base, and result in a more successful business district.
B. APPLICABILITY:
3. Northeast Fourth Business District: That area (RMC 4-3-0401) aIeAg
N€-3ffi Street andwest of Monroe Ave NE on the west and N€-41R-Stfeet
east of Duvallextending to Field Ave NE on the east.
5. Puget Business District: The area (RMC 4-3-040Kl south of the 405
overpass between South Puget Drive and Benson Road South, and an
area east of Benson Road South near Eagle Ridge Drive, and an area
east of Benson Road South and north of Puget Drive.
F. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR USES LOCATED WITHIN THE
SUNSET BOULEVARD, NORTHEAST FOURTH STREET, PUGET-AND, AND
RAINIER AVENUE BUSINESS DISTRICTS.
1. Sunset Boulevard Business District: Reserved.
21. Northeast Fourth, Sunset, and Puget Avenue Business District~:
a. Maximum Front Yard Setback: Maximum front setback of 15 feet
from the property line. In the NE Fourth Business District, t=r:he
15 ft. setback may be modified to accommodate the boulevard
Boulevard improvement Improvement Pplan. When the 15 foot
setback is modified, a 15 foot landscaped buffer shall be
required within the enlarged setback. Required parking shall
not be located within a modified setback.
b. Public Plazas: Provision of a public plaza of no less than 1,000
sq. ft. with a minimum dimension of 20 feet on one side abutting
the sidewalk at all arterial intersections in the business district.
In the NE 4th Business District, this includes any intersection with
of-NE 4th. In the Sunset Business District. this includes any
intersection with Sunset Boulevard. In the Puget Business
District. this includes the intersection of Benson Rd and Puget
Drive. and Union, Duval and NE 4Ui , and NE 4tli and Bremerton
along the arterial ~of no less than 1,000 sq. ft. INith a minimum
dimension of 20 feet on one side. A landscape plan consistent
with RMC 4-4-070 shall be required for the public plaza, showing
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at a minimum, street trees, decorative paving, pedestrian scaled
lighting, and seating.
c. Future Commercial Development Pads: For parcels that are not
fully developed, designate appropriate areas, for future pad
development to occur in later phases.
d. Parking: The maximum number of parking spaces provided for
uses within the corridor designation is limited to the minimum
requirement in section 4-4-080F 10 Number of Required Parking
Spaces. Garage structures shall not open directly onto a
principal arterial or street. Parking lots shall be oriented to
minimize their visual impact on the site. No more than 6 stalls
may be consecutively clustered without an intervening
landscaped area a minimum of 5 ft. in width and the length of the
stall.
e. Pedestrian Connections:
i. Location of Pedestrian Connections
1. A minimum of one pedestrian connection shall be provided to
connect the entry or entries of each detached building to the
street in addition to sidewalks required in Section 4-6-060F.
2. A minimum of one pedestrian connection shall be provided
from each parking field located on the back and/or side of a
building to the entry or entries.
3. A minimum of one pedestrian connection shall be provided
from each side of a property or development abutting or
adjacent to commercial and/or residential uses.
4. Space for the minimum required pedestrian connections
above shall be reserved for future pad development and when
the proposed development is abutting or adjacent to an
unused parcel.
ii. Design Standard for Internal Pedestrian Connections
1. Pedestrian connections shall be ADA accessible and a
minimum of 5 ft. in width.
2. At least one of the following materials shall be used to define
the walkway: pavers, changes in texture, or changes in the
composition of the paving.
3. The entry and exit of the walkway shall be defined with a
trellis, special railing, bollards, or other architectural features,
as approved by the Reviewing Official.
4. Planting strips required in 4-6-060F shall be located between
the road and the required sidewalk. Trees, shrubs,
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groundcovers, and perennial planting are required components
of landscaping. Landscaping is subject to the requirements of
RMC 4-4-070.
5. Bollards or other decorative features may be provided at the
pedestrian access points between commercial and residential
uses. Chains across vehicular or pedestrian access points are
prohibited.
f. Additional Standards for Stand Alone Residential Uses: Site design
shall include design elements that support a quality mixed use
business district. The following minimum standards shall be met,
however, the Reviewing Official may require additional elements
consistent with site plan review criteria when determined necessary
to integrate commercial and residential uses within this district.
i. Street Grid: The project shall use a modified street grid system
where residential buildings are oriented to a street. A public
street grid system within the project shall be provided. No cui-de
sacs allowed. Hammerhead turnarounds may only be used if the
ends are able to accommodate future connection as part of the
modified street grid system. Emergency fire access shall be
provided through public streets or private easements connecting
to the adjacent commercial or residential area.
ii. Site design: Each unit shall address the public street, private
street, or court with a private residential entry on the front facade
of the structure designed to provide individual ground floor
connection to the outside.
iii. Residential Building Size: A maximum of 4 consecutively
attached units shall be allowed.
iv. Minimum Land Area: A minimum of 1,200 sq.ft. of land area
per dwelling unit is required. Each dwelling shall have a ground
related private useable outdoor space of at least 200 sq. ft. with
a minimum dimension of 10ft.
v. Building Design Standards: Urban Center Design Guidelines
District B standards shall be required. Distinctive building design
shall be provided with a superior level of quality for materials,
details, and window placement. A consistent visual identity shall
be applied to all sides of building that can be seen by the general
public. Buildings should integrate pitched roofs, dormer
windows, etc. to illustrate residential massing. Variation of
modulation of vertical and horizontal facades of a minimum of 6
ft. depth and 20 ft. length is required at a minimum of a 40 ft.,
interval to reduce overall bulk and add interest and quality.
Facades may be articulated with bays, terraces. balconies,
awnings, stoops. recessed openings, etc. Large "boxes" without
articulation are not allowed. No parapet or roofline shall exceed
~ the length of the building facade without a change in elevation.
Building entries should be the most prominent feature of the
facade. emphasized through the use of materials and
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architectural detail such as tower, projections, varied roofs, trellis
work, pergolas, or covered entryways.
vi. Walling and Fencing: Any walling or fencing shall use materials
used in the architectural treatment of the dwellings. In addition,
where fencing occurs between residential and commercial uses,
a minimum of one pedestrian access point shall be required
consistent with the standards above.
vii. Additional Residential Parking Standards: parking must be
within an enclosed structure located to the rear of the primary
structure or in a detached garage with rear access. If this
absolutely cannot be accommplished due to physical constraints
of the site, then garages shall be designed to have minimum
impact on streetscape appearance and function through the use
of shared drives, architectural detailing, or facade design. The
required guest spaces for attached residential uses may be
surface parking.
g. Additional Standards for Mixed Use (within the same building)
Commercial and Residential Uses: Site design shall include design
elements that support a quality mixed use business district. The
following minimum standards shall be met, however, the Reviewing
Official may require additional elements consistent with site plan
review criteria when determined necessary to integrate commercial
and residential uses within this district.
i. Access: Hammerhead turnarounds may only be used if the ends
are able to accommodate future connection as part of a modified
street grid system. Emergency fire access shall be provided
through public streets or private easements connecting to the
adjacent commercial or residential area.
ii. Site design: Commercial space must be reserved on the ground
floor of all mixed used buildings, at a minimum depth of 30 ft.
along the street frontage on the ground floor in the NE 4th,
Sunset, and Puget Business District Overlay. Residential uses
shall not be located in the ground floor commercial space, except
for a residential entry feature linking the residential portion of the
development to the street.
iii. Building Design Standards: Urban Center Design Guidelines
District B standards shall be required. Distinctive building design
shall be provided with a superior level of quality for materials,
details, and window placement. A consistent visual identity shall
be applied to all sides of building that can be seen by the general
public. Variation of modulation of vertical and horizontal facades
of a minimum of 6 ft. depth and 20 ft. length is required at a
minimum of a 40 ft., interval to reduce overall bulk and add
interest and quality. Facades may be articulated with bays,
terraces, balconies, awnings, stoops, recessed openings, etc.
Large "boxes" without articulation are not allowed. No parapet or
roofline shall exceed Y2 the length of the building facade without
a change in elevation. Building entries should be the most
prominent feature of the facade, emphasized through the use of
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materials and architectural detail such as tower, projections,
varied roofs, trellis work, pergolas, or covered entryways.
iv. Additional Mixed Use Parking Standards: parking must be within
an enclosed structure located under the residential portion of the
building. The required guest spaces for residential uses may be
surface parking.
3.2. Rainier Avenue Business District
H. NE SUNSET BOULEVARD CORRIDOR BUSINESS
DISTRICT
(map)new map
I. NE 4TH STREET CORRIDOR BUSINESS DISTRICT
(map)new map
J. RAINIER CORRIDOR BUSINESS DISTRICT
(map)
K. PUGET BUSINESS DISTRICT
(map)
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I ATTACHMENT F
Amend section 4-9-030 with the following changes:
4-9-030 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:
K. SPECIAL DECISION CRITERIA FOR STAND ALONE RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE NE 4TH ,
SUNSET, OR PUGET BUSINESS DISTRICTS
1. Stand alone residential use may not be located within 150 ft. of an adjacent or abutting arterial
street. This includes Sunset Boulevard, Duval Avenue, Anacortes Avenue, or Union Avenue in
the Sunset Business District; NE 4th Street, Union Avenue, or Duvall in the NE 4th Street Business
District; and Puget Drive or South Benson Road in the Puget Drive Business District-as shown
on the Business District Maps in Section 4-30-040.
2. A mix of commercial, service, and residential uses exist within a 150 ft. radius of the proposed
residential use.
3. Commercial use of the property is not feasible for reasons including, but not limited to: lack of
commercial frontage, lack of access, critical areas and/or critical area buffers, or property
configuration.
4. Residential use will augment the primary purpose of the commercial arterial zone by adding a
pedestrian oriented land use that provides a physical connection between residential and
commercial uses.
5. The use provides a transition between commercial and lower density Residential-10 and
Residential-9 zoned areas and provides a visual, pedestrian, and vehicular connection from the
residential zoned areas to the Commercial Arterial zoned areas.
6. Development standards from section 4-3-040F are met. Pedestrian connection standards
from this section must be met without modification.
LDECISION AND CONDITIONS:
The governing authority may grant, with or without conditions, or deny the requested conditional
use permit. The Zoning Administrator or Hearing Examiner shall have authority to grant the
conditional use permit upon making a determination, in writing, that the use is consistent with
subsection G of this Section, Decision Criteria. (Ord. 4404, 6-7-1993) The Zoning Administrator or
Hearing Examiner may limit the term and duration of the conditional use permit. Conditions
imposed by the Zoning Administrator or Hearing Examiner shall reasonably assure that nuisance
or hazard to life or property will not develop. (Ord. 4584, 2-12-1996)
bM. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO BE COMBINED WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW:
Where a use or development requires review under RMC 4-9-200, Site Plan Review, the site plan
review and administrative conditional use permit shall be combined. (Ord. 4404, 6-7-1993)
Mtf. FINALIZATION: (Reserved)
NO. EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION:
See RMC 4-8-100H and I.
Of. MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED PLAN: (Reserved)
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