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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda AGENDA Planning & Development Committee Regular Meeting 4:00 PM - Monday, August 10, 2020 Video-conference 1. Docket 15 a) #D-169: Site Plan Review b) #D-173: Waived Fees c) #D-174: Mixed Income Housing in the CV Zone 2. 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendments a) CPA #19-M-01: 900 Lind Ave b) CPA #19-M-02: Zoning and Land Use Reconciliation 3. Emerging Issues in CED Page 1 of 6 July 15, 2020 CITY OF RENTON Community and Economic Development Department CPA #19-M-01: 900 Lind Ave Staff: Alex Morganroth Date: July 15, 2020 Applicant or Requestor: City of Renton ______________________________________________________________________________ General Description Staff proposes a rezone of a site that is zoned Industrial, Medium (IM), to Commercial Arterial CA). The IM zone is designated Employment Area on the City’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the CA zone is designated Commercial and Mixed Use, thus requiring a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. As outlined in Renton Municipal Code 4-9-180-F, an application for a rezone of one or more properties shall require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment if the proposed zone is not implemented by the underlying Comprehensive Plan land use designation, and shall therefore be subject to the processes and review criteria for Comprehensive Plan Amendments. List of Exhibits/Attachments Exhibit 1 – Vicinity Map, Black & White Exhibit 2 – Vicinity Map, Aerial Exhibit 3 – Current Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Exhibit 4 – Proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Exhibit 5 – Current Zoning Exhibit 6 – Proposed Zoning Exhibit 7 – Critical Areas Exhibit 8 – TOD Subarea Background Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-8-070G and RMC 2-10-3F outline the types of review the Planning Commission shall conduct. At the direction or referral by City Council, the Planning Commission shall review staff proposals, hold public hearings, and submit recommendations to Council and the Mayor for the adoption of and proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. As the recommending body, Planning Commission shall forward a recommendation to Council after reviewing the staff proposal and holding a public hearing. All Comprehensive Plan amendments shall be adopted by ordinance of the City Council. This process is codified in 4-9- 020, Comprehensive Plan and Amendment Process. AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Page 2 of 6 July 15, 2020 RMC 4-9-180, Rezone Process, asserts that an application for a rezone of one or more properties shall require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment if the proposed zone is not implemented by the underlying Comprehensive Plan land use designation, and shall therefore be subject to the processes and review criteria for Comprehensive Plan Amendments, in addition to the review criteria used for rezones not requiring a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Review criteria for Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Criteria for Rezones Requiring a Comprehensive Plan Amendment are provided below under the ‘Review Criteria’ heading. Staff proposes a rezone of one (1) parcel from Industrial, Medium (IM) to Commercial Arterial (CA), the current and proposed zones are implemented by Comprehensive Plan land use designation’s Employment Area (EA) and Commercial Mixed Use (CMU), respectively. The proposed rezone to CA will consequently result in a higher intensity land use designation on the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Map that allows for mixed-use development projects that includes both residential and commercial components. The rezone is needed in order to allow the owner of the parcel to redevelop the site with a multi- story, mixed-use development that would include both attached residential and commercial components. Attached dwellings are not permitted in the IM zoning district and therefore the owner seeks to rezone the parcel in order to allow for construction of the mixed-use building. The project would result in the redevelopment of both the subject parcel as well as the 1.67-acre parcel to the south (#1923059085), which is under the same ownership. The site of the proposed rezone for the mixed-use development consists of one parcel totaling 1.45 acres. As shown in Attachment A, the parcel has frontage along Lind Ave SW and is adjacent (north) to a second parcel under the same ownership (Parcel #1923059085). As mentioned above, rezones requiring a Comprehensive Plan Amendment shall be subject to the processes and review criteria for change of zone classifications, in addition to processes and review criteria for Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Criteria for rezones and Comprehensive Plan Amendments are provided below. Review Criteria RMC 4-9-020F Review Criteria for the Comprehensive Plan Adoption and Amendment Process lists review criteria for Comprehensive Plan Amendments: 1. All Comprehensive Plan amendments will be evaluated on their merits based upon the following: a. The effect upon the rate of growth, development, and conversion of land as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan; AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Page 3 of 6 July 15, 2020 b. The effect upon the City’s capacity to provide adequate public facilities; c. The effect upon the rate of population and employment growth; d. Whether Comprehensive Plan objectives are being met as specified or remain valid and desirable; e. The effect upon general land values and housing costs; f. Whether capital improvements or expenditures, including transportation, are being made or completed as expected; g. Whether the initiated amendment conforms to the requirements of the GMA, is internally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and is consistent with the County- wide Planning Policies for King County; h. The effect upon critical areas and natural resource lands; i. Consistency with locational criteria in the Comprehensive Plan and application requirements established in this section; j. The effect upon other considerations as deemed necessary by the Department of Community and Economic Development. 2. All applications must meet at least one of the following criteria: a. The request supports the vision embodied in the Comprehensive Plan; or b. The request supports the adopted business plan goals established by the City Council; or c. The request eliminates conflicts with existing elements or policies; or d. The request amends the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate new policy directives of the City Council. 3. Criteria for Rezone Classifications: Proposals that include a concurrent rezone proposal shall also comply with the decision criteria for a change of zone classification in RMC 4-9-180. The City may deny a rezone if the following criteria are not met. The City may approve or approve with conditions an application for a rezone if: 1. The rezone has merit and value for the community, and will not adversely affect public health, safety, and welfare. 2. The rezone will not be materially detrimental to the uses or properties located in the immediate vicinity thereof. 3. Since the original zoning or most recent rezone of the subject property; conditions affecting the subject property have substantially changed as a result of, but not limited to, public improvements or permitted private development. AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Page 4 of 6 July 15, 2020 4. The property subject to rezone was not specifically considered a rezone at the time of the last area land use analysis and area zoning. 5. The characteristics of development upon the land subject to the rezone application are compatible with the purpose and intent of the proposed zone as well as the zone-specific policy of the proposed zone, as providing by the Comprehensive Plan. 6. The rezone does not conflict with the governing Community Plan, if one was adopted for the Community Planning Area in which the property subject to the rezone is located. (Ord. 5676, 12-3-2012; Ord. 5853, 8-7-17). There is not currently a governing Community Plan for Sunset / Renton Highlands Community Planning Area. Analysis Review Criteria 1 – Comprehensive Plan Amendments Criteria 1 of the Comprehensive Plan Review Criteria has been met. Items a-h are addressed in the impact analysis below. The Department of Community and Economic Development has not identified any additional considerations as noted in item j. Review Criteria 2 – Comprehensive Plan Amendments The rezone proposal fulfills criteria ‘A’, supporting the vision of the Renton Comprehensive Plan (“The center of opportunity in the Puget Sound Region where businesses and families thrive”). Renton aims to achieve this vision through efficient land use planning that addresses demands of growth. This proposal meets the following Land Use Goals: Goal L-H: Plan for high quality residential growth that supports transit by providing urban densities, promotes efficient land utilization, promotes good health and physical activity, builds social connections, and creates stable neighborhoods by incorporating both built amenities and natural features. Goal L-I: Utilize multiple strategies to accommodate residential growth; Development of new multifamily and mixed-use in the City Center and in the Residential High Density and Commercial Mixed Use designations and infill development on vacant and underutilized land in established neighborhoods and multifamily areas. Review Criteria – Rezone Classification The proposed rezone has significant merit and value for the City and especially the City Center area. Upon completion the mixed-use development would accommodate residential growth and work toward increasing the housing supply near transit amenities/facilities in Renton. Given the concentration of CA zoned parcels adjacent to the subject site, location within the future Transit Orientated Development area, and proximity to a large transportation corridor AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Page 5 of 6 July 15, 2020 (S Grady Way and I-405) the rezone from IM to CA would not be considered materially detrimental to the properties located in the immediate vicinity. Conceptual site planning for the proposed project is based upon development standards for the CA zone, including the number of units, maximum building height, parking requirements, etc. As described in the Comprehensive Plan, CA zoned lands are suitable for redevelopment of underutilized or vacant sites into mixed-use development close to transit and employment opportunities. The zone is intended to implement the Commercial Mixed Use and Employment Area Designations. At the conceptual stage, the proposed project captures the vision and intent of the CA zone. Impact Analysis Effect on rate of growth, development, and conversion of land as envisioned in the Plan The change of zoning from IM to CA helps the City support planned growth and meet growth targets by providing opportunities for new housing at a higher density, thus increasing the City’s capacity to for housing. Effect on the City’s capacity to provide adequate public facilities All land use applications will be reviewed and analyzed for potential impacts to public services at the time of application. If appropriate, project specific impacts will be addressed at the time of plan review. Effect on the rate of population and employment growth The rezone of the subject site will not have any effect on the rate of population but rather will accommodate for the projected population increase in the region. The current zoning of IM does not allow any residential dwelling units, and if the proposed rezone is approved, the site will have the capacity to accommodate approximately 150 units. The subject site is currnetly utilized for car sales and offers various employment opportunities. Under the new CA zoning, the future development of the site into a mixed-use project is also expected to yield employment opportunities, whose numbers would vary based on the types of commercial uses established on the site. Whether Plan objectives are being met as specified or remain valid and desirable The proposed rezone is aligned with Comprehensive Plan objectives as it supports planned growth and influences decisions that impact the city, such as providing increased residential density in and around the future Transit Oriented Development, that will only be possible at the proposed scale/capacity if the rezone is approved. Effect on general land values or housing costs AGENDA ITEM #2. a) Page 6 of 6 July 15, 2020 In general, this project should not have a significant effect on land values or housing costs as the area surrounding the subject site is predominantly zoned CA or IM. Whether capital improvements or expenditures are being made or completed as expected The impact is not applicable. Consistency with GMA and Countywide Planning Policies The rezone proposal is consistent with the Growth Management Act and Countywide Planning Policies. Both documents encourage the development of new housing. If granted, the rezone will allow multi-family residential development on a site where no residential development is currently allowed under the current zoning. Effect on critical areas and natural resource lands Apart from a High Seismic Hazard, there are no critical areas within the area of interest (waterbodies, streams, wetlands, and floodplain). Staff Recommendation 1. Rezone one (1) parcels from IM to CA, and amend the land use designation on the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Map, from Employment Area (EA) to Commercial Mixed Use (CMU). 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List of Exhibits Exhibit A – Residential Area North of Seahawk Training Camp Exhibit B – N 40th St and Lake Washington Blvd Exhibit C – 4433 NE 2nd Ln Exhibit D – NE 4th St & Hoquiam Ave NE Exhibit E – Duvall Pl SE Exhibit F – NE 4th St at Garden Ave N & Factory Ave N Exhibit G – Entrance to Cedar River Natural Area Exhibit H – Corner of Renton Ave S & SW Victoria St Exhibit I – SPU Waterline ROW Along S 134th St Exhibit J – BNSF ROW North of SW 7th St Exhibit K – Walmart Parcel Background The proposed comprehensive plan amendments correct discrepancies related to land use designations and zoning, reconciliation of split zoned parcels with contradicting land use designations, and other zoning anomalies. AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Page 2 of 9 July 15, 2020 Several of the proposed comprehensive plan map amendments will reconcile discrepancies related to zoning and comprehensive plan land use designations (“land use designation”). In brief, the City of Renton has adopted six land use designations (Residential Low Density, Residential Medium Density, Residential High Density, Commercial and Mixed Use, Commercial Office Residential, and Employment Area) which are implemented by corresponding zones, as adopted in RMC 4-2-010, Zones and Map Designations Established, and shown in the table below. Using the City’s online mapping software (“COR maps”), staff identified several erroneous parcels where the land use designation did not correctly correspond to the implementing zone. These discrepancies can be attributed to a data or computing error. Comprehensive Plan Designation Implementing Zones Residential Low Density (LD) Resource Conservation (RC) Residential-1 (R-1) Residential-4 (R-4) Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH) Residential Medium Density (RMD) Residential-6 (R-6) Residential-8 (R-8) Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH) Residential High Density (RHD) Residential-10 (R-10) Residential-14 (R-14) Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH) Residential Multi-Family (RMF) Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) Center Downtown (CD) Center Village (CV) Commercial Arterial (CA) Commercial Office (CO) Urban Center (UC) Commercial Office Residential (COR) Commercial Office Residential (COR) Employment Area (EA) Commercial Arterial (CA) Commercial Office (CO) Light Industrial (IL) Medium Industrial (IM) Heavy Industrial (IH) Resource Conservation (RC) AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Page 3 of 9 July 15, 2020 Also incorporated into CPA #2020-M-02 are several split zoned parcels. Due to the underlying zones, the majority of the identified parcels have two distinct land use designations, i.e., if a single parcel is zoned R-4 and R-6, the parcel also comprises land use designations Residential Low Density and Residential Medium Density. Split zoned parcels can be problematic for property owners as development regulations vary by zone, which may result in conflicting code provisions. For example, if a property owner is inquiring about building a detached accessory building (i.e., outdoor shed) and the subject property is split zoned R-8 and R-10, the R-8 zone would allow the property owner one structure of a maximum of 1,000 sq. ft. or two structures, at a maximum of 720 sq. ft. each, whereas the R-10 zone would only allow one structure at a maximum of 400 sq. ft. CPA #2020-M-02 proposes to examine and amend the following: A. Residential Area North of VMAC Twenty-one parcels north of the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (“VMAC”) are correctly zoned as R-8. COR maps incorrectly displays the land use as Residential High Density. Based on the underlying zoning, the designated land use should be assigned land use designation Residential Medium Density. Staff recommendation: Correct the land use designation Residential High Density to Residential Medium Density. B. Corner of N 40th St and Lake Washington Blvd / PID 3224059036 Parcel 3224059036 is correctly zoned R-6 but COR maps incorrectly displays the land use as Residential High Density. Staff recommendation: Correct the land use designation Residential High Density to Residential Medium Density. C. 4433 NE 2nd Ln / PID 2325400290 The property at 4433 NE 2nd Ln is correctly zoned R-10 but bears the incorrect land use designation of Residential Medium Density. Staff recommendation: Correct the land use designation of Residential Medium Density to Residential High Density. D. NE 4th St and Hoquiam Ave NE AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Page 4 of 9 July 15, 2020 Six parcels (0100300120, 0100300240, 0100300280, 0100300620, 0100300610, and 152305UNKN) south of NE 4th St at Hoquiam Ave NE are split zoned R-8 and R-10, which are implemented by land use designations Residential Medium Density and Residential High Density. The two larger irregular shaped parcels (0100300620 and 0100300610) are owned by the HOA and are not developable due to onsite critical areas. Three parcels (0100300120, 0100300240, and 0100300280) are occupied by an existing single-family dwelling on each. The sixth parcel (152305UNKN) is an easement 845’ x 30’ with a critical area through the center. Staff recommendation: In order to resolve the issue of split zones, staff recommends removing the split zoning and assigning the zoning designation that occupies the largest area of each parcel –  PIDs 0100300120, 0100300240, 0100300620, and 0100300610: Remove split zoning and assign R-8 zoning  PID 0100300280 and 152305UNKN: Remove split zoning and assign R-10 zoning E. Duvall Pl SE / PID 153205UNITS PID 153205UNITS is a shared driveway that provides access to four dwellings zoned R-4 located on Duvall Pl SE. The driveway tract is split-zoned R-4 and R-6 but COR maps indicates that the land use designation for the entire parcel is Residential Low Density. Staff recommendation: Remove split-zoning and re-zone the entire parcel R-4. F. NE 4th St at Garden Ave N & Factory Ave N / PIDs 1352300225 and 1352300585 Two parcels located off of NE 4th at Garden Ave N and Factory Ave N are split zoned R-8 and R-10, zones which implement land use designations Residential Medium Density and Residential High Density. Staff recommendation: Remove split zoning and rezone each parcel R-10, which would result in a land use designation of Residential High Density. G. Entrance to Cedar River Natural Area and Trail / PID 1723059179 AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Page 5 of 9 July 15, 2020 COR maps indicates that PID 1723059179 is correctly zoned RC but erroneously presents the parcel with a split land use designation of Residential Low Density and Commercial Office Residential. Staff recommendation: Remove the split land use designation and assign land use designation Residential Low Density. H. Renton Avenue S and SW Victoria St Parcel ID 2144800867 is a City of Renton owned CA zoned property with a land use designation of Residential High Density surrounded entirely by R-10 zoned parcels. However, the CA zone does not implement the Residential High Density land use designation. Confirmed by the 2015 Land Use Designation Map, the land use designation for this parcel is Residential High Density, which is consistent with all of the surrounding R-10 parcels. Staff recommendation: Re-zone the parcel R-10 to be consistent with surrounding parcels and to comply with the Residential High Density land use designation. I. SPU Waterline ROW Along S 134th St / PIDs 1423049009 and 1823059208 Parcel ID 1423049009 is a Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Right-of-Way along South 134th St, spanning from 76th Ave South to 84th Ave South that is comprised of zones R-8 and R-10. Although these zones implement land use designations Residential Medium Density and Residential High Density, COR maps only displays the land use designation as Residential High Density. Also owned by SPU, PID 1823059208 is split zoned R-10 and CA, which implement land use designations Residential High Density and Commercial Mixed Use, which is accurately represented on COR maps. However, COR maps erroneously has represented a portion of the parcel Residential Medium Density. Staff recommendation: Remove split zoning from PID 1423049009 and re-zone R-10, which will result in a land use designation of Residential High Density and remove the Residential Medium Density land use designation from PID 1823059208. J. BNSF ROW North of SW 7th St / PIDs 1823059052 and 7229400050 When combined, the BNSF ROW PIDs 1823059052 and 7229400050 comprise three zones; RM-F, IM, CA and split land use designations Residential High Density, Employment Area, and Commercial Mixed Use. AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Page 6 of 9 July 15, 2020 Staff recommendation: Remove split zoning and re-zone RM-F and change the land use designation to Residential High Density. K. Walmart / PID 1923059048 The majority of PID 1923059048 is zoned CA with a small portion of the parcel split zoned IM along the ROW area behind the Wal-Mart. Staff recommendation: Remove split zoning and re-zone the parcel CA, which will result in an updated land use designation of CMU. Review Criteria RMC 4-9-020F Review Criteria for the Comprehensive Plan Adoption and Amendment Process lists review criteria for Comprehensive Plan Amendments: 1. All Comprehensive Plan amendments will be evaluated on their merits based upon the following: a. The effect upon the rate of growth, development, and conversion of land as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan; b. The effect upon the City’s capacity to provide adequate public facilities; c. The effect upon the rate of population and employment growth; d. Whether Comprehensive Plan objectives are being met as specified or remain valid and desirable; e. The effect upon general land values and housing costs; f. Whether capital improvements or expenditures, including transportation, are being made or completed as expected; g. Whether the initiated amendment conforms to the requirements of the GMA, is internally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and is consistent with the County- wide Planning Policies for King County; h. The effect upon critical areas and natural resource lands; i. Consistency with locational criteria in the Comprehensive Plan and application requirements established in this section; j. The effect upon other considerations as deemed necessary by the Department of Community and Economic Development. 2. All applications must meet at least one of the following criteria: AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Page 7 of 9 July 15, 2020 a. The request supports the vision embodied in the Comprehensive Plan; or b. The request supports the adopted business plan goals established by the City Council; or c. The request eliminates conflicts with existing elements or policies; or d. The request amends the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate new policy directives of the City Council. 3. Criteria for Rezone Classifications: Proposals that include a concurrent rezone proposal shall also comply with the decision criteria for a change of zone classification in RMC 4-9-180. The City may deny a rezone if the following criteria are not met. The City may approve or approve with conditions an application for a rezone if: A. The rezone has merit and value for the community, and will not adversely affect public health, safety, and welfare. B. The rezone will not be materially detrimental to the uses or properties located in the immediate vicinity thereof. C. Since the original zoning or most recent rezone of the subject property; conditions affecting the subject property have substantially changed as a result of, but not limited to, public improvements or permitted private development. D. The property subject to rezone was not specifically considered a rezone at the time of the last area land use analysis and area zoning. E. The characteristics of development upon the land subject to the rezone application are compatible with the purpose and intent of the proposed zone as well as the zone-specific policy of the proposed zone, as providing by the Comprehensive Plan. F. The rezone does not conflict with the governing Community Plan, if one was adopted for the Community Planning Area in which the property subject to the rezone is located. (Ord. 5676, 12-3-2012; Ord. 5853, 8-7-17). The rezone will not be materially detrimental to the uses or properties located in the immediate vicinity Analysis Review Criteria 1 – Comprehensive Plan Amendments Criteria 1 of the Comprehensive Plan Review Criteria has been met. Items a-h are addressed in the impact analysis below. In response to item J, the Department of Community and Economic Development believes that the proposed amendments proactively address inconsistencies in AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Page 8 of 9 July 15, 2020 zoning and land use designations, which will mitigate confusion and conflict for City staff and those pursuing development in the City of Renton. Review Criteria 2 – Comprehensive Plan Amendments The rezone proposal fulfills criteria ‘C,’ eliminates conflicts with existing elements or policies. Given the relationship of zoning and land use development regulations and the significance of the identified zoning and land use designation discrepancies, the identified code amendments will address conflict caused potentially caused by differing code provisions where split zoned parcels are present. Review Criteria – Rezone Classification The proposed rezones will not be materially detrimental to the uses or properties located in the immediate vicinity of the parcels recommended for re-zone. The intention of all of the proposed re-zones is to create consistency where lacking and avoid future confusion related to applicable development regulations by correcting data and computing errors that were discovered via COR maps. Impact Analysis Effect on rate of growth, development, and conversion of land as envisioned in the Plan The proposed amendment has no effect on the rate of growth, development, and conversion of land. Effect on the City’s capacity to provide adequate public facilities The proposed amendment has no effect on the City’s capacity to provide adequate public facilities. Effect on the rate of population and employment growth The proposed amendment has no effect on the rate of population and employment growth. Whether Plan objectives are being met as specified or remain valid and desirable The proposed amendment has no effect on the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Effect on general land values or housing costs The proposed amendment has no effect on land values or housing costs. Whether capital improvements or expenditures are being made or completed as expected The proposed amendment has no effect on capital improvements or expenditures. AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Page 9 of 9 July 15, 2020 Consistency with GMA and Countywide Planning Policies The proposed amendment has no effect on the GMA and Countywide Planning Policies. Effect on critical areas and natural resource lands The proposed amendment has no effect on critical areas and natural resource lands. Effect on other considerations The proposed amendments proactively address inconsistencies in zoning and land use designations, which will mitigate confusion and conflict for City staff and those pursuing development in the City of Renton. Staff Recommendation Staff finds that the proposed comprehensive plan amendments and rezones are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and with the criteria for amendment in the Renton Municipal Code. Staff recommends approval of this amendment. AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: R-8 1) Residential Area North of Seahawks Training Camp Issue: Land use does not match underlying zoning Recommendation: Change Land Use from RHD to RMD Comments: •21 parcels •Zoning is correct •Based on Zoning, Land Use should be Residential Medium Density (RMD) Current Land Use: Residential High Density (RHD) Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: R-8 (No Change) Proposed Land Use: Residential Medium Density (RMD) Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT A AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: R-8 2) Parcel 3224059036 N 40th St & Lake Washington Blvd Issue: Land use does not match underlying zoning Recommendation: Change Land Use from RHD to RMD Comments: •Irregularly shaped, vacant parcel •Adjacent parcel owned by same owner •Zoning is correct •Based on Zoning, Land Use should be Residential Medium Density (RMD) Current Land Use: Residential High Density (RHD) Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: R-8 (No Change) Proposed Land Use: Residential Medium Density (RMD) Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT B AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: R-10 3) Parcel 2325400290 4433 NE 2nd Ln Issue: Land use does not match underlying zoning Recommendation: Change Land Use from RMD to RHD Comments: •Belongs to the same plat as the properties to the west •Zoning is correct •Based on Zoning, Land Use should be Residential High Density (RHD) Current Land Use: Residential High Density (RHD) Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: R-10 (No Change) Proposed Land Use: Residential Medium Density (RMD) Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT C AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: Split R-8 & R-10 Zoning 4) Residential Area NE 4th St & Hoquiam Ave NE Issue: Parcels contain split zoning and split Land Use Designations Recommendation: Assign single zones (R-8 or R-10) and Land Use Designations (RMD or RHD) to each parcel Comments: •Total of 6 parcels •Parcels are split zoned R-8 and R-10 •Parcels have split Land Use Designations of RMD & RHDCurrent Land Use: Split RMD & RHD Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: R-8 and R-10 Proposed Land Use: RMD & RHD Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT D AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: Split R-4 & R-6 Zoning 5) Parcel 152305UINTS Duvall Pl SE Issue: Parcel is split zoned R-4 and R-6 Recommendation: •Remove split zoning and zone entire parcel R-4 •No change to Land Use designation Comments: •Tract parcel that is split zoned R-4 and R-6 •Associated parcels in plat are zoned R-4 •Entire parcel has Land Use Designation of RLD Current Land Use: Residential Low Density (RLD) Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: R-4 Proposed Land Use: Residential Low Density (RLD) (No Change) Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT E AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: Split R-8 & R-10 Zoning 6) Parcels 1352300225 & 1352300585 NE 4th St at Garden Ave N & Factory Ave N Issue: Parcels are split zoned R-8 and R-10 and have split Land Use Designations of RMD and RHD Recommendation: •Zone parcels entirely R-10 •Change Land Use Designation to entirely RHD Comments: •Parcels split zoned R-8 and R-10 •Split Land Use Designations of RMD and RHD Current Land Use: Split RMD & RHD Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: R-10 Proposed Land Use: Residential High Density (RHD) Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT F AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: RC 7) PID 1723059179 Entrance to Cedar River Natural Area Issue: Parcel has split Land Use Designations of RLD and COR Recommendation: •Change Land Use Designation to be entirely RLD Comments: •Owner of parcel is WSDOT •Surrounding parcels owned by City of Renton •RC zoning designation is correct •Split Land Use Designation of COR and RLDCurrent Land Use: Split RLD & COR Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: RC (No Change) Proposed Land Use: Residential Low Density (RLD) Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT G AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: CA 8) Parcel 2144800867 Corner of Renton Ave S & SW Victoria St Issue: Land use does not match underlying zoning Recommendation: •Change zoning from CA to R-10 to match neighboring parcels Comments: •Owner of parcel is City of Renton Current Land Use: Residential High Density (RHD) Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: R-10 Proposed Land Use: Residential High Density (RHD) (No Change) Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT H AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: R-8, R-10 & CA 9) 1423049009 and 1823059208 SPU Waterline ROW Along S 134th St Issue: Two utility ROW split zoned parcels •PID 1423049009: Split zoning of R-8 and R-10 •PID 1823059208: Split zoning of R-10 and CA Zone, Land Use designations incorrectly displayed (RMD, RHD, CMU) Recommendation: •Re-zone PID 1423049009 R-10 •Remove RMD Land Use designation from PID 1823059208 Comments: •Two parcels are utility ROWs owned by Seattle Public Utilities Current Land Use: RMD, RHD & CMU Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: R-10 & CA Proposed Land Use: RHD & CMU Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT I AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: RM-F, IM & CA 10) 1823059052 & 7229400050 BNSF ROW North of SW 7th St Issue: Split zoning of RM-F, IM, and CA and split Land Use Designations of RHD, EA, and CMU Recommendation: •Change zoning to RMF and change Land Use designation to RHD Comments: •Owner of both parcels is BNSF •Split zoning in both parcels •Split Land Use Designations in parcel 1823059052Current Land Use: EA, RHD & CMU Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: RMF Proposed Land Use: Residential High Density Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT J AGENDA ITEM #2. b) Current Zoning: IM & CA 11) 1923059048 Walmart Parcel Issue: Split zoning of CA and IM and split Land Use Designations of CMU and EA Recommendation: •Update zoning to reflect CA, which will result in an updated Land Use designation of CMU Comments: •Split zoned area is in ROW area behind Walmart Current Land Use: EA & CMU Critical Areas: Steep Slopes, Streams, and Wetlands Proposed Zoning: CA Proposed Land Use: CMU Local Vicinity Area Vicinity EXHIBIT K AGENDA ITEM #2. b)