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Home My WebLink AboutCoulon Park Council Referral - Zoning (1984) Renton City Council 2/27/84 Page eight 11111 Administrative Reportinued Valley CommCenter The Valley CommCenter Administrative Board, which Mayor ShinpocF now chairs, has authorized preliminary site selection, cost forecasting and financing mechanism alternatives for a badly needed new Valley CommCenter facility for the four Valley cities Specific information will be available to Councilmembers in the spring for their review prior to approval , revision, or disappro al of the proposal by the Council . A tour of the existing facility can be arranged for anyone irterested. Sundae ' s Purchased Ivar ' s has recently purchased Sundae' s, Coulon Beach restaurant by Ivar' s (Coulon which has been a franchise of Ivar' s. The restaurant will be Beach Park) renamed; on-site staff will remain. The purchase has been approved by both the Park Board and the City Attorney. AUDIENCE COMMENT Alice Morgan reported that there is no bus service to the east Bus Service to side of Renton during evening hours and weekends which may Highlands impede business to more than 17 restaurants in the Highlands area. She also noted that the Street Department staff has been most cooperative in the past in responding to complaints of debris and rocks flying from heavy trucks on City arterials. Planning Commission Joan Walker, 1433 Monterey Avenue NE, Secretary of the Plannin Review of Coulon Commission, assured the Council that in its review of the re Park Zoning concerning Gene Coulon Park zoning, the Commission had taken into consideration zoning potential if the property were privately owned and being prepared for development , and had reviewed the report regarding property located east of the park issued by the Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner had not accepted the applicant ' s reasoning that the H-1 zoning at the park should allow a higher use of his property, and had considered the matter based upon the existing public park use of the site, not the zoning. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CLYMER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 10: 33 p.m. MAXINE E. MOTOR, City Clerk BID TABuLAT ION SHEET PRO J EC T • HEATHER DOWNS DETENTION POND DATE FEBRUARY 8, 1984 BIDDER BID DAh ANTONY CONSTRUCTION EEO BB MBE AA SCHEDULE A. $30,219.00 15705 62ND AVENUE NE SCHEDULE B: 7,3974o BOTHELL, WA 98011 TOTAL 38,216,00 (Addendum) FORD CONSTRUCTION CO. EEO BB MBE AA SCHEDULE A: $25,169.00 P.O. BOX 5036 SCHEDULE B. _5,090.00 KENT, WA 98031 TOTAL 30,259.00 (No Addendum) H. L. JACOBSON JR. CONSTRUCTION CO. MBE BB MBE AA 'SCHEDULE A: $23,615 15 13547 SE 27TH PLACE SCHEDULE B: 5,195.00 BELLEVUE, WA 98005 TOTAL 28,870.15 (Addendum) EEO BB DAVE MARTHINI CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.MBE AA SCHEDULE A: $28,929.00 3800-120th AVENUE SE - SCHEDULE B. 8,245.00 BELLEVUE, WA 98006 TOTAL 37,174.00 (Addendum) GARY MERLIN() CONSTRUCTION CO. FEU BH MBE AA SCHEDULE A: $19,816.00 9125-10TH SOUTH SCHEDULE 8: 6,268.00 SEATTLE, WA 98108 TOTAL 26,084.00 (Addendum) Renton City Council 2/27/84 Page six Consent Agenda continued Item 8.G. Consent -`Recommendation from Planning Commission was read indicating Agenda - Planning that following review of analysis and recommendation from the Commission Report Parks and Policy Development Departments, no action concerning on Coulon Beach the specific issue of the zoning of Gene Coulon Beach Park (H-1 ) Park Zoning be taken (Council referral of 12/5/83) . The Commission concluded that the use of publicly-owned property is primarily dictated by the decision-making of the Renton City Council as it reflects the public' s desires for use of that property. Councilman Stredicke objected to the recommendation, noting use of the property for a park, not heavy industry as zoning reflects. He felt the park' s H-1 zoning was influencing the Hearing Examiner in review of requests for land use changes in surrounding areas. As Chairman of the Planning and Development Committee, he went on record as maintaining an adversary position between the Council and the Planning Commission, as did the previous Chairman. Handicapped Councilman Stredicke requested review by the Planning Commission Parking Stalls of the formula used to determine the number of parking stalls reserved for handicapped in City parking lots, as he has observed such stalls are abundant and rarely used. -MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY CLYMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE LETTER FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Finance Director Michael J. Mulcahy apprised the NCR Computer Council of surplus status of NCR Century 100, recently replaced Donated to RVTI by new Wang computer. The 10-year old NCR can no longer be maintained cost effectively, and after lengthy efforts to seek a buyer for this obsolete equipment, it has been offered to Renton Vocational Technical Institute (RVTI ) for use in their computer education program. Concurrence by the City Council in the surplus and donation of the NCR computer was requested. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE DIRECTOR. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Community Services Committee Chairman Keolker presented a report Community Services recommending that all applications for general fund support from Committee social service agencies be referred to the Community Services Social Services Committee each year. The Committee will review all applications Program Funding and recommend to the Mayor those programs that should qualify (Referred 12/5/83) for inclusion in the preliminary budget. This process will provide a more thorough and equitable system for evaluating the relative merits of each agency and the value of the service they provide to the community. MOVED BY KEOLKER, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Planning and Planning and Development Committee Chairman Stredicke presented Development a report regarding L-1 , Light Industry, zone building height Committee limits. Following review of comments from the Hearing Examiner, Height Standards Policy Development and Building & Zoning Departments, the in L-1 , Light Committee recommends that the City Council not take a position Industry, Zone on standards for the specific application pending before the (Referred 1/23/84) Hearing Examiner. However, the Committee believes that the section is unclear and recommends that Section 4-712(B) be amended to read as follows: Continued 4-712(B) Building Height: Three (3) stories or thirty-five feet (35' ) except when otherwise approved by the City Land Use Hearing Examiner after review of a Conditional Use Permit. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY REED, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Sign Code Councilman Stredicke requested the Administration to cite Violations businesses and citizens who are violating the Sign Code by illegally placing signs on arterial medians. He requested a recommendation from the Administration on whether the penalty section of the Sign Code should be strengthened. Litter on Councilman Reed reported incidents on NE Third Street (Cemetery NE Third Street Road) involving garbage trucks spilling garbage along the arterial . Mayor Shinpoch advised enforcement procedures are available and the matter will be investigated. For Use By City Clerk's Office Only A. I . # 8. AGENDA ITEM RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUBMITTING Dept./Div./Bd./Comm. Planning Commission For Agenda Of February 27, 1984 (Meeting Date) Staff Contact David R. Clemens T (Name) Agenda Status: SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL: Consent Zoning of Gene Coulon Public Hearing Correspondence XX Beach Park Ordinance/Resolution Old Business Exhibits: (Legal Descr. , Maps, Etc.)Attach New Business Study Session A. Attached memo. Other B. Planning Commission Minutes. C. Approval : Legal Dept. Yes No N/A COUNCIL ACTION RECOMMENDED: That no action Finance Dept. Yes No. N/A to rezone the Coulon Beach Park is Other Clearance appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT: -O Expenditure Required $ Amount $ Appropriation- $ Budgeted Transfer Required SUMMARY (Background information, prior action and effect of implementation) (Attach additional pages if necessary. ) The Planning Commission has completed its study of the City Council's referral of December 5, 1983, relating to Coulon Lake Washington Beach Park zoning. At its request, the Policy Development and Parks and Recreation Departments pro- vided an analysis and recommendation concerning zoning issues as they apply to any City park or recreation property. Based upon their report, which was pre- sented at the Commission' s meeting of February 8, 1984, it is recommended that no action concerning the specific issue of the zoning of Gene Coulon Beach Park be taken. PARTIES OF RECORD/INTERESTED CITIZENS TO BE CONTACTED: SUBMIT THIS COPY TO CITY CLERK BY NOON ON THURSDAY WITH DOCUMENTATION. H i OF R� A. 2 o PLANNING COMMISSION •• RENTON, WASHINGTON U 4'f1 C Z MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 • 235- 2550 n 09A . 0,94T�D SEPT MEMORANDUM February 27, 1984 T O: Mayor Shinpoch Council President Hughes Members of the Renton City Council FROM: Barbara Schellert Planning Commission Chairman SUBJECT: City Council Referral: Zoning of Gene Coulon Beach Park At the January 11 th Planning Commission meeting, the staff was instructed to prepare a report responding to the City Council referral to the Planning Commission concerning the issue of zoning for the Gene Coulon Beach Park. BACKGROUND: Although the City Council referral specifically spoke to the issue of zoning of the Gene Coulon Beach Park, the zoning issue potentially applies to any City park or recreation properties. The Policy Development Department prepared a list, contained in a memorandum of January 25, 1984, to the Parks and Recreation Director which identified all of the City's recreation properties, their zoning, and Comprehensive Plan land use designations. In that January 25th memorandum, the department's preliminary conclusion was that only two recreation properties potentially would be in conflict with their current zoning. First, the Coulon Beach Park is partially zoned heavy industrial with a Recreation Comprehensive Plan designation. Also, the Sunset Court Minipark is zoned B-1 and is designated Recreation on the Comprehensive Plan. In response to the January 25th memorandum, the Parks and Recreation Director, in his memorandum of January 27th, indicates that the Coulon Beach Park is protected for the public by provisions of most of the funding mechanisms utilized by the City of Renton to construct a park. In effect, regardless of the zoning, the City is obligated to retain the Beach Park and recreation space in perpetuity. In addition, Mr. Webley points out that Mothers Park is another potentially conflicting zone, but he raises the question regarding the appropriateness of devaluing public property through the rezoning process. .11 Mayor Shinpoch Council President Hughes Members of the Renton City Council February 27, 1984 Page 2 ANALYSIS: Based upon the background discussion of the City Council meeting, it appears that the concern raised by the Council regarding the zoning of the Coulon Park relates to the potential leverage which could be used by property owners in the vicinity to argue for higher density zoning classifications adjacent to the H-1 zoned area. We believe that such an argument should not be considered persuasive given the public ownership of the property, the physical development of the property for recreational purposes, and the restrictions within the funding mechanisms preserving forever the use of the property for recreational purposes. The argument that higher density uses should be allowed adjacent to H-1 zoned recreational uses has been rejected by the Examiner; and, to our knowledge, has not been adopted in any form by the City Council. Mr. Webley's question raised in his memorandum of January 27th expresses the same concerns as those raised by Policy Development at the time that the issue of zoning of recreational property was directed to the Planning Commission. The valuation of many properties which the City of Renton purchases are at least partially reflective of the zoning in force at the time of City purchase. It is reasonable to assume that the purchase of property for public purposes (be it recreational or other public purpose) only covers that amount of property necessary for the intended purpose. Periodically, however, the City finds that a portion of their property ownership may not be necessary for the previously intended purpose and desires to sell the excess area. If the City has zoned the subject property in the interim for a public purpose, a significant portion of the previous value of the property may be diminished. In the particular case of the zoning of the Coulon Beach Park, the funding mechanisms assure that the property will be utilized for public recreation purposes in perpetuity. In this case, rezoning the H-1 portion of the Beach Park to P-1 public use would alleviate the "apparent" conflict between the zoning and the specific use of the site and would not adversely affect the property value for future alternative uses since no other uses are allowable. However, as a general policy zoning publicly uses property P-1 could have adverse effects upon future use of the property should it not be necessary for public purposes. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission concludes that the use of publicly owned property is primarily dictated by the decision-making of the Renton City Council as it reflects the public's desires for the use of that property. As a result, the zoning of publicly owned property has little, if any effect, upon the potential use of that property. At the Planning Commission meeting of February 8, the following recommendation was adopted: 1. That the Renton Planning Commission finds that the zoning of publicly owned property has little or no direct impact upon the use of such public property due to the requirement under most zones for the City to obtain conditional use permit approval prior to utilization of that public property. 2. That the Planning Commission finds that the primary determinant of the use of public property lies with the City Council actions in accordance with the expressed views of the general public. Mayor Shinpoch I - Council President Hughes Members of the Renton City Council February 27, 1984 Page 3 3. That the Planning Commission finds that artificially zoning public property for P-1, public use, purposes may adversely affect future resale of excess public property. 4. That, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission recommends that no action to rezone the Coulon Beach Park is necessary to protect the public interest and that rezoning of other publicly owned properties likewise is unnecessary. DRC:01541._:wr Attachments cc: Parks and Recreation Director i I h 1 - OF R4,1 `` THE CITY OF RENTON v C; ® z POLICY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • 235-2552 o rn MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 9 4 c. O9q��D SEPSE��P BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH MEMORANDUM MAYOR January 25, 1984 TO: John Webley, Parks & Recrecation Director FROM: David R. Clemens Policy Development Director SUBJECT: Zoning of Recreation Properties The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to review the zoning of the Gene Coulon Beach Park with consideration for possibly changing the zoning to some other classification. The Planning Commission felt it appropriate to consider the zoning of all publicly owned recreation property as a part of this review. The following table lists the zoning and Comprehensive Plan designations for the major publicly owned recreation and open space properties in the city: i Title or Location Zoning Comprehensive Plan Designation Kennydale Beach R--1 Recreation Coulon Beach Park G-1/H-1 Recreation Kennydale Lions Park R--1 Recreation North Highlands Park P--1 Recreation Sunset Court Park B-1 Recreation Highlands Park P- 1 Recreation Kiwanis Park G-1 Recreation Windsor Hills Park R-1 Recreation Maplewood Park R-1 Recreation Maplewood Roadside Park R- 1 Recreation Cedar River Trail Natural Zone: Interpace M-P Recreation Jordon-LaRue Property R-2 Recreation Parker Property R-1 Recreation/Greenbelt Thomas Property G-1 Recreation/Greenbelt i Cedar River Park P--1 Recreation Liberty Park P-1 Recreation Cedar Trail Industrial Zone: G-1 Recreation Mothers Park H-1 Recreation Jones Park P-1 Recreation Tonkin Park P-1 Commercial I Burnett Linear Park R-3 Recreation I Earlington Park P-1 Recreation Black River Forest Easement G-1 Manufacturing Park 20-Acre Industrial Area Wetland G-1 Greenbelt I. I 41/ John Webley, Parks & Recreation Director January 25, 1984 Page 2 North Panther Creek Property G-1 Recreation/Greenbelt Talbot Hill Reservoir G-1 Public/Quasi-public Talbot Hill Park R-1 Recreation Phillip Arnold Park P-1 Recreation Tiffany Park R- 1 Recreation In reviewing the above list, it appears to me that the only two significant discrepancies between the zoning of any of these parcels and their intended use would include the H- 1, heavy industrial zoning, for the northern portion of the Coulon Beach Park and the B- 1 zoning for the Sunset Court Minipark. Based upon a cursory preliminary review, this department does not feel that changing the zoning on either of these parcels represents a significant improvement in the potential use of the property nor does it provide any significant protection for future residents or property owners in the vicinity due to the public ownership of these parcels. Please review the entire list; and, if you have any comments or suggestions on any of the parcels, but particularly the Beach Park and the Sunset Court Park, please forward them to me as soon as possible. The Planning Commission agenda packet will be distributed on Friday, February 3rd, so we would appreciate obtaining your comments by that time. i DRC:0465G:wr cc: Gene Williams I I I 1 1 r OF RE4 o THE CITY OF RENTON 4.V ,� © Z MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, MAYOR • PARKS and RECREATION immin 00 JOHN E. WEBLEY - DIRECTOR 5-2560 0gTED SEPSE�O� (: An I� �� BEN 1 t`a MEMORANDUM n�1z !1 ►�" 4 POLiC1 �F r DEVELOPMENT ' TO: Dave Clemens, Policy Development Director DATE: 1/27/84 FROM: John Webley, Parks & Recreation Director RE: Zoning of Recreation Properties After reviewing the zoning designations for the recreation properties listed, I concur with your initial finding that changing the zoning on these parcels represents little significant protection for future re- sidents. Coulon Beach Park is protected for the public by protective clauses contained in the title for public parks and recreation use in perpetuity due to its various funding mechanisms (HUD Open Space Funds, Forward Thrust Funds, Land & Water Conservation Funds, Referendum 215 Funds, City of Renton G.O. Bond Funds, etc.) . Additionally, the land was purchased through condemnation for public use as a recreation facility. The steps required to change the existing use are almost impossible. Adding the zoning protection seems to do very little but if the council feels more comfortable doing so, I commend them for their concern. I would like to review with you the various development and/or use constraints that accompany the potential zoning changes before any action is taken. It may be in this area that such changes are in the public's best interest although my cursory review of the ordinance doesn't seem to indicate any significant benefits. I am concerned about changing the zoning of Mothers Park since the future use of the site is somewhat in doubt. Renton has changed considerably over the years, particularly in the area around bothers Park and should it be deemed in the best public interest to exchange, sell, etc. the site for a more viable park site, I would hate to see us devalue the property's worth by a zoning change. I think the appropriate question that might be asked relevant to the site is what zoning and/or land use designation would it have if it wasn't currently used for recreation. The H-1 zoning seems appropriate. In the final analysis, I would urge the Planning Commission to look very closely at each an/or any of the sites in question before recommending any changes in the zoning. I see little value in devaluing the City's property. It seems inconsistent to me that we would spend our citizens' money to buy land at top dollar and then reduce the value by rezoning it to P-1. Why? cc: Mayor Shinpoch / .111 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING February 8, 1984 COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathleen Crow, Walter Grieser, Virginia Houser, Gene Ledbury, Robert Patterson, Michael Porter, Barbara Schellert, Joan Walker. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: None. CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Clemens, Policy Development Director. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schellert at 8:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL was taken by Secretary Walker. All Commissioners responded present. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Chairman called for additions or corrections to the minutes of January 11, 1984. As there were none, the Chairman ordered the minutes approved as submitted.. 4. AUDIENCE COMMENT: The Chairman invited comments from the audience. There were none. 5. COUNCIL REFERRAL: Continuing Matter of Coulon Lake Washington Beach Park Zoning Mr. Clemens reported the background on the City Council referral indicating that the matter had been referred to the staff for report and preliminary recommendation for consideration at this meeting. Mr. Clemens summarized the background of the request from the Council, including its implications for other publicly-owned recreation property throughout the City. Mr. Clemens reviewed in detail the Comprehensive Plan and zoning for the area in the immediate vicinity of the Coulon Beach Park as well as the zoning and Comprehensive Plan designations for other publicly-owned recreation properties. Mr. Clemens reviewed a memorandum from John Webley, Parks and Recreation Director, regarding the subject referral. Mr. Webley indicated that, due to the various funding mechanisms for the Beach Park, the use of this City- owned property for recreational purposes would be required to be maintained in perpetuity. Mr. Webley expressed concern about other publicly-owned properties which may have different zoning classifications and the potential impact of degrading property values if a generalized policy of rezoning publicly-owned properties for public use purposes were to take place. He expressed concern about the potential resale of these properties, or making surplus a portion of these properties, with lower zoning classifications. Mr. Clemens briefly reviewed four alternate approaches as possible responses to the City Council referral and recommended the following: 1. That the Renton Planning Commission finds that the zoning of publicly-owned property has little or no direct impact upon the use of such public property due to the requirement, under most zones, for the City to obtain conditional use permit approval prior to utilization of that public property. 2. That the Planning Commission finds that the primary determinant of the use of public property lies with the City Council's actions in accordance with the expressed views of the general public. 3. That the Planning Commission finds that artificially zoning public property for P-1, public use, purposes may adversely affect future resales of excess public property. 4. That, based upon the foregoing, the Commission recommends that no action to rezone the Coulon Beach Park is necessary to protect the public interest and that rezoning of publicly-owned properties likewise is unnecessary. Planning Commission Public Meeting February 8, 1984 Page 2 The Chairman called for comments or questions. Commissioner Crow requested further clarification of the issue which brought this matter to the City Council's attention. Mr. Clemens indicated that the proponent of a rezone adjoining the Beach Park argued that multiple family zoning was appropriate adjacent to the Beach Park due to its H- 1 zoning classification. Mr. Clemens noted that the Examiner rejected the argument due to the public ownership and public recreational use of the property. Mr. Clemens further noted that both the Examiner and the City Council ultimately agreed with the concept that multiple family residential zoning was appropriate adjacent to the Park to enhance the utilization of the Park and to utilize the property as an amenity for the adjoining residential use. Commissioner Porter questioned whether the City Council might artificially rezone publicly-owned property to an inappropriate zoning classification in order to obtain a higher resale value. Mr. Clemens responded that the City Council obviously had the authority to do so, but could be faced with considerable criticism of that action, if the zoning were wholly out of character with the area, Comprehensive Plan, and the public interest. The Chairman called for further comments. There were none. IT WAS THEN ACTION: MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WALKER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PORTER, TO ADOPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND FORWARD THAT RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL ACTION. MOTION CARRIED. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE: A. Committee Reports 1. Ordinance Development Committee Commissioner Walker indicated that the Ordinance Development Committee was nearing the completion of its review of the industrial zone, when it became clear that the site plan review process had not been adequately addressed in either the M- P, mamufacturing park district, or as it may relate to other zoning classifications. The committee is in the process of discussing a variety of alternatives to deal with the approval of site plans under the industrial districts or more generally. Commissioner Walker indicated that the committee was holding further deliberations of the industrial districts until such time as the Valley Comprehensive Plan Committee's recommendation had been adopted so as to not create any conflicts between the ordinances and the policies for implementing much of the City's industrial development. In addition, Commissioner Walker indicated that the committee had viewed the proposed greenbelt regulations and that those regulations had been forwarded to the staff Technical Advisory Committee for review and comment. ACTION: IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WALKER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PORTER, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GREENBELT ZONING REGULATIONS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 14, 1984, AT 8:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 2. Valley Comprehensive Plan Committee Commissioner Ledbury noted that the Valley Plan Committee had completed its background deliberations and was in the process of considering policy and concept alternatives. Commissioner Ledbury also indicated that the committee had held a successful tour of the Valley area on Saturday, January 28th. B. Committee Structure Chairman Schellert indicated, that with the arrival of a new Planning Commissioner member anticipated for the March meeting, she intended to restructure the Planning Commission into three working committees. Chairman Schellert listed the following committee assignments: rP Planning Commission Public Meeting February 8, 1984 Page 3 Ordinance Development Committee: Chairman Walker, Commissioner Porter, Commissioner Schellert Valley Comprehensive Plan Committee: Chairman Ledbury, Commissioner Houser, Commissioner Crow Special Studies Committee: Chairman Grieser, Commissioner Patterson, new Planning Commission member. Mr. Clemens asked that before final action was taken on this matter he be given the opportunity to comment on the proposed structure. Mr. Clemens indicated his concern about the effectiveness of more committees and attempting to re-educate the remaining members of the Commission at the time that a recommendation from a committee is made. Mr. Clemens indicated concern about the ability of the Policy Development Department staff to support three committees. Mr. Clemens indicated that, since the reorganization of the Building and Zoning and Policy Development Departments, two technical staff members had been lost and, likewise, management level positions had been reduced by two. Mr. Clemens expressed concern that the narrow committee input to the Central Area Comprehensive Plan led to a poor preliminary choice of Plan options and required excessive amounts of time to resolve issues once a broader perspective of the community through the remaining Planning Commissioners had been obtained. Finally, Mr. Clemens urged the Commission not to restructure until the Valley Comprehensive Plan was completed, which is anticipated within the next two months, or so. Commissioner Crow expressed concern about the difficulty of providing adequate liaison between each of the committees with three projects under way. Chairman Schellert indicated that a written report should be presented by each of the Chairmen at each Planning Commission meeting rather than the current oral report. Commissioner Houser indicated a concern about the lack of a variety of inputs into the planning process. Commissioner Grieser indicated that he felt that the committees would be more productive, if qualified people work more closely on individual projects like the Valley Plan. Commissioner Porter indicated that he felt that the Ordinance Development Committee's inability to complete the industrial district ordinances was a result of the slow progress of the Valley Plan Committee. Mr. Porter indicated that he felt that three committees were necessary in order to complete the work programmed by the Commission. Commissioner Crow agreed that, although three member committees can move more quickly, she still was concerned about the ability of a three-member committee to act responsibly and to then educate the remainder of the Commission members prior to a final decision. Chairman Schellert suggested the possibility of a committee-of-the-whole meeting once a month to supplement the regular Planning Commission meeting. Several Commissioners expressed concern about additional meetings further slowing the process. Commissioner Patterson expressed considerable concern about the three most senior members of the Planning Commission all being selected for the Ordinance Development Committee. Mr. Patterson suggested that, if the reorganization was appropriate, the three senior members be dispersed among the three active committees. Commissioner Walker asked about the ability to use the Building and Zoning Department staff. Mr. Clemens indicated that the Building and Zoning Department staff, which had until recently worked with the Ordinance Development Committee, were no longer available to the Planning Commission due to the work load within their own departments. Mr. Clemens indicated that the Building and Zoning staff would continue to work with the Technical Advisory Committee and on an availability basis with the Ordinance Development Committee but that they should not be considered as available staff for the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Public Meeting February 8, 1984 Page 4 At the close of the discussion, Chairman Schellert indicated that she had not changed her mind and was making the appointments as previously noted. Chairman Schellert indicated that each committee chairman would provide a written report to the Planning Commission at each of the regular meetings and that she would continue to consider the use of the committee-of-the-whole to supplement the regular committee meetings. Commissioner Crow indicated that she was disappointed that a subject as important as the structure of the Planning Commission committees had so little time for consideration and discussion. She indicated that she hoped that future issues of this type would be given adequate notice and adequate discussion. Committee Meetings Set: Commissioner Walker indicated that the Ordinance Development Committee would meet on Wednesday, February 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the small lot, single family zoning classification. Commissioner Ledbury indicated that the Valley Comprehensive Plan Committee would meet on Wednesday, February 15th, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Valley Plan. Chairman Schellert suggested that the correspondence sent to the Ordinance Development Committee be circulated to the remainder of the Commission and that those members of the public who expressed interest in the Valley Comprehensive Plan through the Ordinance Development Committee be notified of future committee meetings. C. Other Chairman Schellert circulated the Proclamation adopted by the Mayor for the Fall 1983 P.A.W. Conference and suggested that the Proclamation be placed in a permanent location in the Policy Development Department. Mr. Clemens indicated he would be pleased to do so. Chairman Schellert indicated that the Spring Joint Conference of the P.A.W., A.P.A., and other planning organizations would be held in Pasco during the first week of May. She expressed hope that as many Commissioners as possible would attend the Conference. Mr. Clemens indicated that, due to the budget constraints applied by the City Council, Planning Commission travel would require a budget transfer. He indicated that any Commissioners intending to participate in the Spring Conference should indicate their interest at the next Planning Commission meeting so that the appropriate paperwork can commence. Commissioner Grieser indicated that he would not be present at the March Planning Commission and indicated an interest in participating in the Conference. 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT: Mr. Jack Smith of the Austin Company indicated an interest in being included on the participation list for considering the Valley Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Clemens indicated that he would be happy to do so. 8. ADJOURNMENT: IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PORTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOUSER, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. Barbara Schellert, Chairman Joan Walker, Secretary For .... .! By City Clerk's Office Only r' A. I . # AGENDA ITEM RENTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - --- ---- ----------- SUBMITTING Dept./Div./Bd./Comm. Planning Commission For Agenda Of February 27, 1984 Staff Contact David R. Clemens (Meeting Date) (Name) Agenda Status: SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL: Consent Zoning of Gene Coulon Public Hearing Correspondence XX Beach Park Ordinance/Resolution Old Business Exhibits: (Legal Descr. , Maps, Etc.)Attach New Business Study Session A. Attached memo. Other B. Planning Commission Minutes. C. Approval : Legal Dept. Yes No N/A COUNCIL ACTION RECOMMENDED: That no action Finance Dept. Yes No. N/A to rezone the Coulon Beach Park is Other Clearance appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT: -O Expenditure Required $ Amount $ Appropriation- $ Budgeted Transfer Required SUMMARY (Background information, prior action and effect of implementation) (Attach additional pages if necessary. ) The Planning Commission has completed its study of the City Council's referral of December 5, 1983, relating to Coulon Lake Washington Beach Park zoning. At its request, the Policy Development and Parks and Recreation Departments pro- vided an analysis and recommendation concerning zoning issues as they apply to any City park or recreation property. Based upon their report, which was pre- sented at the Commission' s meeting of February 8, 1984, it is recommended that no action concerning the specific issue of the zoning of Gene Coulon Beach Park be taken. PARTIES OF RECORD/INTERESTED CITIZENS TO BE CONTACTED: SUBMIT THIS COPY TO CITY CLERK BY NOON ON THURSDAY WITH DOCUMENTATION. OF 124, Ib U � PLANNING COMMISSION • RENTON. WASHINGTON • �% Z MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 • 235- 2550 09A CO 09grED SEPj MEMORANDUM February 27, 1984 T O: Mayor Shinpoch Council President Hughes Members of the Renton City Council FROM: Barbara Schellert Planning Commission Chairman SUBJECT: City Council Referral: Zoning of Gene Coulon Beach Park At the January 11th Planning Commission meeting, the staff was instructed to prepare a report responding to the City Council referral to the Planning Commission concerning the issue of zoning for the Gene Coulon Beach Park. BACKGROUND: Although the City Council referral specifically spoke to the issue of zoning of the Gene Coulon Beach Park, the zoning issue potentially applies to any City park or recreation properties. The Policy Development Department prepared a list, contained in a memorandum of January 25, 1984, to the Parks and Recreation Director which identified all of the City's recreation properties, their zoning, and Comprehensive Plan land use designations. In that January 25th memorandum, the department's preliminary conclusion was that only two recreation properties potentially would be in conflict with their current zoning. First, the Coulon Beach Park is partially zoned heavy industrial with a Recreation Comprehensive Plan designation. Also, the Sunset Court Minipark is zoned B-1 and is designated Recreation on the Comprehensive Plan. In response to the January 25th memorandum, the Parks and Recreation Director, in his memorandum of January 27th, indicates that the Coulon Beach Park is protected for the public by provisions of most of the funding mechanisms utilized by the City of Renton to construct a park. In effect, regardless of the zoning. the City is obligated to retain the Beach Park and recreation space in perpetuity. In addition, Mr. Webley points out that Mothers Park is another potentially conflicting zone, but he raises the question regarding the appropriateness of devaluing public property through the rezoning process. Mayor Shinpoch Council President Hughes Members of the Renton City Council February 27, 1984 Page 2 ANALYSIS: Based upon the background discussion of the City Council meeting, it appears that the concern raised by the Council regarding the zoning of the Coulon Park relates to the potential leverage which could be used by property owners in the vicinity to argue for higher density zoning classifications adjacent to the H-1 zoned area. We believe that such an argument should not be considered persuasive given the public ownership of the property, the physical development of the property for recreational purposes, and the restrictions within the funding mechanisms preserving forever the use of the property for recreational purposes. The argument that higher density uses should be allowed adjacent to H-1 zoned recreational uses has been rejected by the Examiner; and, to our knowledge, has not been adopted in any form by the City Council. Mr. Webley's question raised in his memorandum of January 27th expresses the same concerns as those raised by Policy Development at the time that the issue of zoning of recreational property was directed to the Planning Commission. The valuation of many properties which the City of Renton purchases are at least partially reflective of the zoning in force at the time of City purchase. It is reasonable to assume that the purchase of property for public purposes (be it recreational or other public purpose) only covers that amount of property necessary for the intended purpose. Periodically, however, the City finds that a portion of their property ownership may not be necessary for the previously intended purpose and desires to sell the excess area. If the City has zoned the subject property in the interim for a public purpose, a significant portion of the previous value of the property may be diminished. In the particular case of the zoning of the Coulon Beach Park, the funding mechanisms assure that the property will be utilized for public recreation purposes in perpetuity. In this case, rezoning the H-1 portion of the Beach Park to P-1 public use would alleviate the "apparent" conflict between the zoning and the specific use of the site and would not adversely affect the property value for future alternative uses since no other uses are allowable. However, as a general policy zoning publicly uses property P-1 could have adverse effects upon future use of the property should it not be necessary for public purposes. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission concludes that the use of publicly owned property is primarily dictated by the decision-making of the Renton City Council as it reflects the public's desires for the use of that property. As a result, the zoning of publicly owned property has little, if any effect, upon the potential use of that property. At the Planning Commission meeting of February 8, the following recommendation was adopted: 1. That the Renton Planning Commission finds that the zoning of publicly owned property has little or no direct impact upon the use of such public property due to the requirement under most zones for the City to obtain conditional use permit approval prior to utilization of that public property. 2. That the Planning Commission finds that the primary determinant of the use of public property lies with the City Council actions in accordance with the expressed views of the general public. Mayor Shinpoch Council President Hughes Members of the Renton City Council February 27, 1984 Page 3 3. That the Planning Commission finds that artificially zoning public property for P-1, public use, purposes may adversely affect future resale of excess public property. 4. That, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission recommends that no action to rezone the Coulon Beach Park is necessary to protect the public interest and that rezoning of other publicly owned properties likewise is unnecessary. DRC:0154L:wr Attachments cc: Parks and Recreation Director OF R4. A o THE CITY OF RENTON �r ® z POLICY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • 235-2552 ,O MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 9,0 co- ?. „4, SEPTE BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH MEMORANDUM MAYOR January 25, 1984 TO: John Webley, Parks & Recrecation Director FROM: David R. Clemens Policy Development Director SUBJECT: Zoning of Recreation Properties The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to review the zoning of the Gene Coulon Beach Park with consideration for possibly changing the zoning to some other classification. The Planning Commission felt it appropriate to consider the zoning of all publicly owned recreation property as a part of this review. The following table lists the zoning and Comprehensive Plan designations for the major publicly owned recreation and open space properties in the city: Title or Location Zoning Comprehensive Plan Designation Kennydale Beach R- 1 Recreation Coulon Beach Park G-1/H-1 Recreation Kennydale Lions Park R--1 Recreation North Highlands Park P--1 Recreation Sunset Court Park B-1 Recreation Highlands Park P-1 Recreation Kiwanis Park G-1 Recreation Windsor Hills Park R-1 Recreation Maplewood Park R-1 Recreation Maplewood Roadside Park R-1 Recreation Cedar River Trail Natural Zone: Interpace M-P Recreation Jordon-LaRue Property R-2 Recreation Parker Property R-1 Recreation/Greenbelt Thomas Property G-1 Recreation/Greenbelt Cedar River Park P-1 Recreation Liberty Park P-1 Recreation Cedar Trail Industrial Zone: G-1 Recreation Mothers Park H-1 Recreation Jones Park P-1 Recreation Tonkin Park P-1 Commercial Burnett Linear Park R-3 Recreation Earlington Park P-1 Recreation Black River Forest Easement G-1 Manufacturing Park 20-Acre Industrial Area Wetland G-1 Greenbelt John Webley, Parks & Recreation Director January 25, 1984 Page 2 North Panther Creek Property G-1 Recreation/Greenbelt Talbot Hill Reservoir G-1 Public/Quasi-public Talbot Hill Park R-1 Recreation Phillip Arnold Park P-1 Recreation Tiffany Park R- 1 Recreation In reviewing the above list, it appears to me that the only two significant discrepancies between the zoning of any of these parcels and their intended use would include the II-1, heavy industrial zoning, for the northern portion of the Coulon Beach Park and the B-1 zoning for the Sunset Court Minipark. Based upon a cursory preliminary review, this department does not feel that changing the zoning on either of these parcels represents a significant improvement in the potential use of the property nor does it provide any significant protection for future residents or property owners in the vicinity due to the public ownership of these parcels. Please review the entire list; and, if you have any comments or suggestions on any of the parcels, but particularly the Beach Park and the Sunset Court Park, please forward them to me as soon as possible. The Planning Commission agenda packet will be distributed on Friday, February 3rd, so we would appreciate obtaining your comments by that time. DRC:0465G:wr cc: Gene Williams OF I As o THE CITY OF RENTON U % © z MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 owa o BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, MAYOR • PARKS and RECREATION 4 co' JOHN E. WEBLEY - DIRECTOR 235-2560 0,9gTFo SEPTE�� UN OF RENTON MEMO RAN DUM tAN Iy64 POLiU DEVELOPMENT 1cr . TO: Dave Clemens, Policy Development Director DATE: 1/27/84 FROM: John Webley, Parks E Recreation Director RE: Zoning of Recreation Properties After reviewing the zoning designations for the recreation properties listed, I concur with your initial finding that changing the zoning on these parcels represents little significant protection for future re- sidents. Coulon Beach Park is protected for the public by protective clauses contained in the title for public parks and recreation use in perpetuity due to its various funding mechanisms (HUD Open Space Funds, Forward Thrust Funds, Land $ Water Conservation Funds, Referendum 215 Funds, City of Renton G.O. Bond Funds, etc.) . Additionally, the land was purchased through condemnation for public use as a recreation facility. The steps required to change the existing use are almost impossible. Adding the zoning protection seems to do very little but if the council feels more comfortable doing so, I commend them for their concern. I would like to review with you the various development and/or use constraints that accompany the potential zoning changes before any action is taken. It may be in this area that such changes are in the public's best interest although my cursory review of the ordinance doesn't seem to indicate any significant benefits. I am concerned about changing the zoning of Mothers Park since the future use of the site is somewhat in doubt. Renton has changed considerably over the years, particularly in the area around Pbthers Park and should it be deemed in the best public interest to exchange, sell, etc. the site for a more viable park site, I would hate to see us devalue the property's worth by a zoning change. I think the appropriate question that might be asked relevant to the site is what zoning and/or land use designation would it have if it wasn't currently used for recreation. The H-1 zoning seems appropriate. In the final analysis, I would urge the Planning Commission to look very closely at each an/or any of the sites in question before recommending any changes in the zoning. I see little value in devaluing the City's property. It seems inconsistent to me that we would spend our citizens' money to buy land at top dollar and then reduce the value by rezoning it to P-1. Why? cc: Mayor Shinpoch .4 s PLANNING COMMISSION • PUBLIC MEETING February 8, 1984 COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathleen Crow, Walter Grieser, Virginia Houser, Gene Ledbury, Robert Patterson, Michael Porter, Barbara Schellert, Joan Walker. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: None. CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Clemens, Policy Development Director. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schellert at 8:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL was taken by Secretary Walker. All Commissioners responded present. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Chairman called for additions or corrections to the minutes of January 11, 1984. As there were none, the Chairman ordered the minutes approved as submitted.. 4. AUDIENCE COMMENT: The Chairman invited comments from the audience. There were none. 5. COUNCIL REFERRAL: Continuing Matter of Coulon Lake Washington Beach Park Zoning Mr. Clemens reported the background on the City Council referral indicating that the matter had been referred to the staff for report and preliminary recommendation for consideration at this meeting. Mr. Clemens summarized the background of the request from the Council, including its implications for other publicly-owned recreation property throughout the City. Mr. Clemens reviewed in detail the Comprehensive Plan and zoning for the area in the immediate vicinity of the Coulon Beach Park as well as the zoning and Comprehensive Plan designations for other publicly-owned recreation properties. Mr. Clemens reviewed a memorandum from John Webley, Parks and Recreation Director, regarding the subject referral. Mr. Webley indicated that, due to the various funding mechanisms for the Beach Park, the use of this City- owned property for recreational purposes would be required to be maintained in perpetuity. Mr. Webley expressed concern about other publicly-owned properties which may have different zoning classifications and the potential impact of degrading property values if a generalized policy of rezoning publicly-owned properties for public use purposes were to take place. He expressed concern about the potential resale of these properties, or making surplus a portion of these properties, with lower zoning classifications. Mr. Clemens briefly reviewed four alternate approaches as possible responses to the City Council referral and recommended the following: 1. That the Renton Planning Commission finds that the zoning of publicly-owned property has little or no direct impact upon the use of such public property due to the requirement, under most zones, for the City to obtain conditional use permit approval prior to utilization of that public property. 2. That the Planning Commission finds that the primary determinant of the use of public property lies with the City Council's actions in accordance with the expressed views of the general public. 3. That the Planning Commission finds that artificially zoning public property for P-1, public use, purposes may adversely affect future resales of excess public property. 4. That, based upon the foregoing, the Commission recommends that no action to rezone the Coulon Beach Park is necessary to protect the public interest and that rezoning of publicly-owned properties likewise is unnecessary. Planning Commission Public Meeting February 8, 1984 Page 2 The Chairman called for comments or questions. Commissioner Crow requested further clarification of the issue which brought this matter to the City Council's attention. Mr. Clemens indicated that the proponent of a rezone adjoining the Beach Park argued that multiple family zoning was appropriate adjacent to the Beach Park due to its H- 1 zoning classification. Mr. Clemens noted that the Examiner rejected the argument due to the public ownership and public recreational use of the property. Mr. Clemens further noted that both the Examiner and the City Council ultimately agreed with the concept that multiple family residential zoning was appropriate adjacent to the Park to enhance the utilization of the Park and to utilize the property as an amenity for the adjoining residential use. Commissioner Porter questioned whether the City Council might artificially rezone publicly-owned property to an inappropriate zoning classification in order to obtain a higher resale value. Mr. Clemens responded that the City Council obviously had the authority to do so, but could be faced with considerable criticism of that action, if the zoning were wholly out of character with the area, Comprehensive Plan, and the public interest. The Chairman called for further comments. There were none. IT WAS THEN ACTION: MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WALKER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PORTER, TO ADOPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND FORWARD THAT RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL ACTION. MOTION CARRIED. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE: A. Committee Reports 1. Ordinance Development Committee Commissioner Walker indicated that the Ordinance Development Committee was nearing the completion of its review of the industrial zone, when it became clear that the site plan review process had not been adequately addressed in either the M- P, mamufacturing park district, or as it may relate to other zoning classifications. The committee is in the process of discussing a variety of alternatives to deal with the approval of site plans under the industrial districts or more generally. Commissioner Walker indicated that the committee was holding further deliberations of the industrial districts until such time as the Valley Comprehensive Plan Committee's recommendation had been adopted so as to not create any conflicts between the ordinances and the policies for implementing much of the City's industrial development. In addition, Commissioner Walker indicated that the committee had viewed the proposed greenbelt regulations and that those regulations had been forwarded to the staff Technical Advisory Committee for review and comment. ACTION: IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WALKER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PORTER, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GREENBELT ZONING REGULATIONS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 14, 1984, AT 8:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 2. Valley Comprehensive Plan Committee Commissioner Ledbury noted that the Valley Plan Committee had completed its background deliberations and was in the process of considering policy and concept alternatives. Commissioner Ledbury also indicated that the committee had held a successful tour of the Valley area on Saturday, January 28th. B. Committee Structure Chairman Schellert indicated, that with the arrival of a new Planning Commissioner member anticipated for the March meeting, she intended to restructure the Planning Commission into three working committees. Chairman Schellert listed the following committee assignments: A P Planning Commission Public Meeting February 8, 1984 Page 3 Ordinance Development Committee: Chairman Walker, Commissioner Porter, Commissioner Schellert Valley Comprehensive Plan Committee: Chairman Ledbury, Commissioner Houser, Commissioner Crow Special Studies Committee: Chairman Grieser, Commissioner Patterson, new Planning Commission member. Mr. Clemens asked that before final action was taken on this matter he be given the opportunity to comment on the proposed structure. Mr. Clemens indicated his concern about the effectiveness of more committees and attempting to re-educate the remaining members of the Commission at the time that a recommendation from a committee is made. Mr. Clemens indicated concern about the ability of the Policy Development Department staff to support three committees. Mr. Clemens indicated that, since the reorganization of the Building and Zoning and Policy Development Departments, two technical staff members had been lost and, likewise, management level positions had been reduced by two. Mr. Clemens expressed concern that the narrow committee input to the Central Area Comprehensive Plan led to a poor preliminary choice of Plan options and required excessive amounts of time to resolve issues once a broader perspective of the community through the remaining Planning Commissioners had been obtained. Finally, Mr. Clemens urged the Commission not to restructure until the Valley Comprehensive Plan was completed, which is anticipated within the next two months, or so. Commissioner Crow expressed concern about the difficulty of providing adequate liaison between each of the committees with three projects under way. Chairman Schellert indicated that a written report should be presented by each of the Chairmen at each Planning Commission meeting rather than the current oral report. Commissioner Houser indicated a concern about the lack of a variety of inputs into the planning process. Commissioner Grieser indicated that he felt that the committees would be more productive, if qualified people work more closely on individual projects like the Valley Plan. Commissioner Porter indicated that he felt that the Ordinance Development Committee's inability to complete the industrial district ordinances was a result of the slow progress of the Valley Plan Committee. Mr. Porter indicated that he felt that three committees were necessary in order to complete the work programmed by the Commission. Commissioner Crow agreed that, although three member committees can move more quickly, she still was concerned about the ability of a three-member committee to act responsibly and to then educate the remainder of the Commission members prior to a final decision. Chairman Schellert suggested the possibility of a committee-of-the-whole meeting once a month to supplement the regular Planning Commission meeting. Several Commissioners expressed concern about additional meetings further slowing the process. Commissioner Patterson expressed considerable concern about the three most senior members of the Planning Commission all being selected for the Ordinance Development Committee. Mr. Patterson suggested that, if the reorganization was appropriate, the three senior members be dispersed among the three active committees. Commissioner Walker asked about the ability to use the Building and Zoning Department staff. Mr. Clemens indicated that the Building and Zoning Department staff, which had until recently worked with the Ordinance Development Committee, were no longer available to the Planning Commission due to the work load within their own departments. Mr. Clemens indicated that the Building and Zoning staff would continue to work with the Technical Advisory Committee and on an availability basis with the Ordinance Development Committee but that they should not be considered as available staff for the Planning Commission. .1 • 1► Planning Commission Public Meeting February 8, 1984 Page 4 At the close of the discussion, Chairman Schellert indicated that she had not • changed her mind and was making the appointments as previously noted. Chairman Schellert indicated that each committee chairman would provide a written report to the Planning Commission at each of the regular meetings and that she would continue to consider the use of the committee-of-the-whole to supplement the regular committee meetings. Commissioner Crow indicated that she was disappointed that a subject as important as the structure of the Planning Commission committees had so little time for consideration and discussion. She indicated that she hoped that future issues of this type would be given adequate notice and adequate discussion. Committee Meetings Set: Commissioner Walker indicated that the Ordinance Development Committee would meet on Wednesday, February 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the small lot, single family zoning classification. Commissioner Ledbury indicated that the Valley Comprehensive Plan Committee would meet on Wednesday, February 15th, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Valley Plan. Chairman Schellert suggested that the correspondence sent to the Ordinance Development Committee be circulated to the remainder of the Commission and that those members of the public who expressed interest in the Valley Comprehensive Plan through the Ordinance Development Committee be notified of future committee meetings. C. Other Chairman Schellert circulated the Proclamation adopted by the Mayor for the Fall 1983 P.A.W. Conference and suggested that the Proclamation be placed in a permanent location in the Policy Development Department. Mr. Clemens indicated he would be pleased to do so. Chairman Schellert indicated that the Spring Joint Conference of the P.A.W., A.P.A., and other planning organizations would be held in Pasco during the first week of May. She expressed hope that as many Commissioners as possible would attend the Conference. Mr. Clemens indicated that, due to the budget constraints applied by the City Council, Planning Commission travel would require a budget transfer. He indicated that any Commissioners intending to participate in the Spring Conference should indicate their interest at the next Planning Commission meeting so that the appropriate paperwork can commence. Commissioner Grieser indicated that he would not be present at the March Planning Commission and indicated an interest in participating in the Conference. 7. AUDIENCE COMMENT: Mr. Jack Smith of the Austin Company indicated an interest in being included on the participation list for considering the Valley Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Clemens indicated that he would be happy to do so. 8. ADJOURNMENT: IT WAS MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PORTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOUSER, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. Z,Lkf/t/.4 A)/C-1(--1(44-7-- Barbara Schellert, Chairman Joan Walker, Secretary IP OF R4,4 o THE CITY OF RENTON U `� © Z' MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 n . rn BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, MAYOR • PARKS and RECREATION �90 co• JOHN E. WEBLEY — DIRECTOR 7:8)-4UN 5-2560 09grED SEPTE��? Ci i Y OF MEMORANDUM �N ��' POUC," DEVELOPMENT nEPT, TO: Dave Clemens, Policy Development Director DATE: 1/27/84 FROM: John Webley, Parks E, Recreation Director RE: Zoning of Recreation Properties After reviewing the zoning designations for the recreation properties listed, I concur with your initial finding that changing the zoning on these parcels represents little significant protection for future re- sidents. Coulon Beach Park is protected for the public by protective clauses contained in the title for public parks and recreation use in perpetuity due to its various funding mechanisms (HUD Open Space Funds, Forward Thrust Funds, Land $ Water Conservation Funds, Referendum 215 Funds, City of Renton G.O. Bond Funds, etc.) . Additionally, the land was purchased through condemnation for public use as a recreation facility. The steps required to change the existing use are almost impossible. Adding the zoning protection seems to do very little but if the council feels more comfortable doing so, I commend them for their concern. I would like to review with you the various development and/or use constraints that accompany the potential zoning changes before any action is taken. It may be in this area that such changes are in the public's best interest although my cursory review of the ordinance doesn't seem to indicate any significant benefits. I am concerned about changing the zoning of Mothers Park since the future use of the site is somewhat in doubt. Renton has changed considerably over the years, particularly in the area around Nbthers Park and should it be deemed in the best public interest to exchange, sell, etc. the site for a more viable park site, I would hate to see us devalue the property's worth by a zoning change. I think the appropriate question that might be asked relevant to the site is what zoning and/or land use designation would it have if it wasn't currently used for recreation. The H-1 zoning seems appropriate. In the final analysis, I would urge the Planning Commission to look very closely at each an/or any of the sites in question before recommending any changes in the zoning. I see little value in devaluing the City's property. It seems inconsistent to me that we woulkd spend our citizens' money to buy land at top dollar and then reduce the value by rezoning it,- to P-1. Why? cc: Mayor Shinpoch OF R4,11/ •• 11. 0 THE CITY OF RENTON POLICY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • 235-2552 o MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 9,0 �. co SEPZE�O�P BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH MEMORANDUM MAYOR January 25, 1984 TO: John Webley, Parks & Recrecation Director FROM: David R. Clemens '7(4 Policy Development Director SUBJECT : Zoning of Recreation Properties The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to review the zoning of the Gene Coulon Beach Park with consideration for possibly changing the zoning to some other classification. The Planning Commission felt it appropriate to consider the zoning of all publicly owned recreation property as a part of this review. The following table lists the zoning and Comprehensive Plan designations for the major publicly owned recreation and open space properties in the city: Title or Location Zoning Comprehensive Plan Designation Kennydale Beach R-1 Recreation Coulon Beach Park G-1/H-1 Recreation Kennydale Lions Park R-1 Recreation North Highlands Park P-1 Recreation Sunset Court Park B-1 Recreation Highlands Park P-1 Recreation Kiwanis Park G-1 Recreation Windsor Hills Park R-1 Recreation Maplewood Park R-1 Recreation Maplewood Roadside Park R-1 Recreation Cedar River Trail Natural Zone: Interpace M-P Recreation Jordon-LaRue Property R-2 Recreation Parker Property R-1 Recreation/Greenbelt Thomas Property G-1 Recreation/Greenbelt Cedar River Park P-1 Recreation Liberty Park P-1 Recreation Cedar Trail Industrial Zone: G-1 Recreation Mothers Park H-1 Recreation Jones Park P-1 Recreation Tonkin Park P-1 Commercial Burnett Linear Park R-3 Recreation Earlington Park P-1 Recreation Black River Forest Easement G-1 Manufacturing Park 20-Acre Industrial Area Wetland G-1 Greenbelt • John Webley, Parks & Recreation Director January 25, 1984 Page 2 North Panther Creek Property G-1 Recreation/Greenbelt Talbot Hill Reservoir G-1 Public/Quasi-public Talbot Hill Park R-1 Recreation Phillip Arnold Park P-1 Recreation Tiffany Park R-1 Recreation In reviewing the above list, it appears to me that the only two significant discrepancies between the zoning of any of these parcels and their intended use would include the H-1, heavy industrial zoning, for the northern portion of the Coulon Beach Park and the B-1 zoning for the Sunset Court Minipark. Based upon a cursory preliminary review, this department does not feel that changing the zoning on either of these parcels represents a significant improvement in the potential use of the property nor does it provide any significant protection for future residents or property owners in the vicinity due to the public ownership of these parcels. Please review the entire list; and, if you have any comments or suggestions on any of the parcels, but particularly the Beach Park and the Sunset Court Park, please forward them to me as soon as possible. The Planning Commission agenda packet will be distributed on Friday, February 3rd, so we would appreciate obtaining your comments by that time. DRC:0465G:wr cc: Gene Williams •• S. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING January 11, 1984 COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathleen Crow, Walter Grieser, Virginia Houser, Gene Ledbury, Robert Patterson, Michael Porter, Barbara Schellert, Joan Walker. COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: None. CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Clemens, Policy Development Director; Gene Williams, Associate Planner. 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schellert at 8:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL was taken by Secretary Walker. All Commissioners responded present. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Chairman called for additions or corrections to the minutes of November 9, 1983. As there were none, the Chairman ordered the minutes approved as submitted. 4. AUDIENCE COMMENT: The Chairman invited comments from the audience. Students present advised that they were representatives of the Government Class of Lindbergh High School. 5. COUNCIL REFERRAL: Matter of Coulon Lake Washington Beach Park Zoning The Chairman directed the members' attention to the City Council referral of December 5, 1983, relating to Coulon Lake Washington Beach Park zoning. According to Mr. Clemens, the concern expressed by the Council is that the Park's heavy industrial zoning affects surrounding properties. He advised of three possible actions the Commission can consider at this time: to discuss it at this evening's meeting, refer it to committee for report and recommendation, or forward it to staff for report and recommendation at a subsequent meeting. Responding to the Chairman's request for direction from the membership, Commissioner Walker indicated a need for further information on the subject, asked for a staff report, and suggested tabling the matter until the matter of the Commission's calendar is completed. IT WAS THEN ACTION: MOVED BY WALKER, SECONDED BY HOUSER, THAT THE STAFF PREPARE A REPORT AND THAT THE MATTER BE CONSIDERED AT THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Discussion followed regarding any time frame that may have been requested by the Council. Mr. Clemens advised that there was no pending action that would require an immediate response, and a report would be available from the staff by the next meeting. On the question, MOTION CARRIED. 6. PROPOSED 1984 CALENDAR: The Planning Commission's proposed 1984 calendar was presented by the Chairman for consideration. Mr. Clemens pointed out that the meeting in February should have been indicated as February 8th rather than February 9th and that the final document would reflect the correction. Responding to Commissioner Patterson, Mr. Clemens advised that the Commission's normal procedure has been to leave the months of August and December open for vacations and the Holidays but that any changes can be made. The Chairman commented that October 3, 4, and 5 are tentative dates for the P.A.W. Fall Conference and suggested that they be listed in that manner on the calendar. As no further discussion ensued, IT WAS .4) •• Planning Commission Public Meeting January 11, 1984 Page 2 ACTION: MOVED BY PORTER, SECONDED BY CROW, THAT WE ADOPT THE CALENDAR WITH THE CORRECTION OF THE FEBRUARY 8TH DATE. MOTION CARRIED. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE: A. Committee Reports 1. Ordinance Development Committee Commissioner Walker, Chairman, advised that consideration of the heavy industrial, light industrial, and manufacturing park zones is continuing with good attendance from the developers and interested Chamber of Commerce members. She noted suggestion of another zone, MP-1 (for small lots), which is presently under consideration. While it is hoped that the committee will be ready to report out in February, as this is tentative, a public hearing is not recommended at this time. Commissioner Porter added comment concerning Coulon Beach Park, suggesting the possibility of including that Park within the II- 1 zone, which would respond to the Council's referral. Chairman Walker announced that they will meet next January 18, 1984, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2. Valley Comprehensive Plan Committee Gene Ledbury, Chairman, offered no report at this time, noting that they will meet later this evening, and a field trip will be included in the discussion. B. OTHER The Chairman invited any comments in this category. Mr. Clemens advised that. the Shoreline Master Program, which was originally recommended to the City Council in October, 1982, has now been adopted and will become effective in approximately one week. He apprised the Commission of revisions to the recommended version as they relate to the adopted document. Two substantive changes that the Council approved, which deal with the filling of shoreline areas of single family lots and regulations concerning overhead utilities, were noted and discussed. Copies of the revised Program will be provided to the Commission shortly. Mr. Clemens also provided a brief overview of the Playtime vs. the City of Renton court case for the Commission's information and advised of the anticipated time frame. Commissioner Walker, noting the pending reorganization of the City Council's committees, offered the following motion: ACTION: MOVED BY WALKER, SECONDED BY PORTER, THAT, WHEN THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HAS BEEN DETERMINED, OUR CHAIRMAN MEET WITH HIM OR HER TO REACTIVATE THE LIAISON COMMITTEE BETWEEN THE COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED. 8. AUDIENCE COMMENT: None. ipo41111 CITY OF RENTON U E C 8 1983 ICY RENTON CITY COUNCIL OFVFLOPMF r)FPT Meeting of December 5, 1983 City Clerk's Office REFER R A L S COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Municipal Access Cable TV Programming HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Human Rights and Affairs Orcinance PARK BOARD /PARK DEPARTMENT Highlands Lions Club Purchase PLANNING COMMISSION Matter of Coulon Lake Washington Beach Park Zoning TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Seaplane Ramp Rental Rate Reduction Bird Control Program at Renton Municipal Airport WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE 1984 Budget Use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds Fund Transfer to purchase Park Department sweeper Washington Horsebreeders' Association Rezone, R-066-83 Human Rights and Affairs Ordinance Cable TV Conduit and Undergrounding Ordinance (1st reading 12/5/83) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Cost Revenue Summary PUBLIC HEARING 12/12/83 - LID 324 Final Assessment Roll - East Valley Medical Short Plat Renton City Council 41111/ 12/05/83 Page Four Old Business Continued Allocation Councilman Stredicke commended Administrative Assistant Parness of Liquor for his investigation of King County' s accounting of Renton' s Tax Funds share of liquor taxes. Mayor Shinpoch thanked Councilman Stredicke for raising the issue during budget hearings, noting report forthcoming ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee Chairman Clymer presented a report Committee recommending the following ordinances for second and final reading: Ordinance #3759 An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of Beckmann Homes, property located at 708 and 712 SW 13th Street from Residence Inc. Rezone District (R-1 ) to Light Industrial District (L-1 ) for Beckmann R-060-83 Homes, Inc. ; File No. R-060-83. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY HUGHES COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL : ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #3760 An ordinance and summary ordinance were read adopting the 1982 1982 Edition of Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Plumbing Code, Uniform Uniform Building Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Swimming Pool Code and Uniform Codes Housing Code by reference, and amending portions of Chapters 1 , 2, 17, 3, 4 and 9 of Title IV (Building Regulations) of the City Code relating to same. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY HUGHES, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #3761 An ordinance and summary ordinance were read repealing Chapters 1982 Edition of 3, 5, 6, 10 and 11 , and amending Chapter 9 of Title VII (Fire Uniform Fire Code Regulations) of the City Code adopting the 1982 Uniform Fire Code. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY HUGHES, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Clymer presented a report recommending the following ordinance for first reading: Cable TV Conduit An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1807 of Title IV and Undergrounding (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No. 1628 of the City Code relating to cable TV conduit and undergrounding. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY HUGHES, REFER THIS ORDINANCE BACK TO COMMITTEE FOR ONE WEEK. Councilman Reed requested a copy of the ordinance be transmitted to Group W for review prior to adoption. He also questioned whether undergrounding requirements should be consolidated into one ordinance. City Attorney Warren indicated his findings that although provisions exist in other ordinances relating to pavement cuts, etc. , the subject ordinance is the primary legislation governing undergrounding of electrical utilities. MOTION CARRIED. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Clymer presented a report recommending the following resolution for reading and adoption: Resolution #2533 A resolution was read authorizing the City of Renton to accept Funds for monies from the King County Forward Thrust Program for the Springbrook purchase of additional property adajcent to the Springbrook Watershed Watershed property. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY HUGHES, Acquisition COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TRIMM, THE SUBJECT MATTER OF Coulon Lake ZONING OF LAKE WASHINGTON BEACH PARK AND THE ADJACENT AREA Washington BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR RECOMMENDATION Beach Park REGARDING CITY- INITIATED ZONING REQUEST FOR THE PROPERTY. Zoning Councilman Stredicke clarified that existing Heavy Industry (H-1 ) zoning on park property has had an influence on rezone decisions for adjacent properties, and since heavy industrial use of that park property is not anticipated, the zoning should be reviewed. Councilman Mathews objected to zoning city-owned property to a lower value. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY TRIMM, SECONDED BY CLYMER, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:29 p.m. MAXINE E. MOTOR, City Clerk 9111 41010 Renton City Council 12/05/83 Page Three Consent Agenda Continued Bid Opening - City Clerk reported bid opening 11/30/83 for Benson Drive S. Benson Dr. S. & and S. 21st Street Signalization and Lighting Project; six bids S. 21st Street received; Engineer's Estimate: $74,933.25. Refer to Transportation Signalization Committee. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Consent Agenda Public Works (Airport) Department requested control program for Added Item bird hazard conditions on Renton Municipal Airport due to high Bird Control incidence of bird strikes endangering aircraft. MOVED BY Program STREDICKE, SECONDED BY TRIMM, THIS MATTER BE REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) COMMITTEE FOR REPORT BACK. CARRIED. The Audobon Society will be contacted regarding the time and date of the committee meeting. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Conrad E. Hermsted, 201 Union Avenue SE, #186, was Improvement of read requesting authorization for full widening and improvement Union Avenue NE/ the entire length of Union Avenue NE AND SE, south of NE Fourth SE Street to prevent occurrence of accidents. (See Mr. Hermsted' s comments during 1984 Budget hearing. ) Councilman Stredicke indicated intent to notify residents in the area when roadway project is ready to proceed. Highlands Letter from David Owen Bigger, 2525 Aberdeen Avenue NE, was Lions Club read urging the city take appropriate steps to negotiate an equitable agreement with the Highlands Lions Club to purchase property remaining at the club site, 2632 Aberdeen Avenue NE, for purposes of future park development (structure damaged in October 30th fire) . MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY REED, THIS MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE PARK BOARD AND PARK DEPARTMENT FOR RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Public Letter from Sanford Webb, 430 Mill Avenue S. #3, suggested Disclosure submittal of final Public Disclosure C4 reports to the City Reports is redundant and serves little purpose since the Public Disclosure Commission already monitors candidates in this regard. Mayor Shinpoch advised that the Administration had been requested to bring the Code of Ethics into compliance with Public Disclosure Commission regulations, this subject being included. OLD BUSINESS Utilities Committee Chairman Mathews presented a report Latecomers concurring in the recommendation of the Public Works Department Charges for to establish a latecomers district and charge for the trunk NE 20th Trunk sewers installed on NE 20th Street from Edmonds Avenue NE to Sewers Monterey Court NE and on Jones Avenue NE - NE 20th to Urch Addition. MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY TRIMM, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. Councilman Stredicke questioned whether intent of the recommendation is to authorize the City to collect latecomer charges, but not to actually set the fee. City Attorney Warren confirmed that adoption of an ordinance will be required to establish the amount of the fee after completion of the project and the actual costs are known. MOTION CARRIED. Human Rights Community Services Chairman Reed presented a report recommending and Affairs that the Human Rights and Affairs Ordinance be redrafted as Ordinance follows: 1 ) The ordinance should contain a strong statement in favor of human rights and describe in a positive way the concept of the use of a local Human Rights and Affairs Commission; 2) remove language describing subpoena power and power for levying fines by the local Commission due to possible lack of authority; 3) whenever the City is a party to a complaint, the case should be referred to the State Human Rights Commission to avoid any possible apperance of fairness conflict; 4) the Commission should draft internal rules and forms to promote use of the Commission as an arbitrator. The Commission should likewise draft internal rules establishing under what circumstances or at what point a case should be referred to the Human Rights Commission. The redrafted ordinance should be referred to Ways and Means Committee and the Human Rights and Affairs Commission for review. Prior to report by the Ways and Means Committee, any language changes to the ordinance should be reviewed by the Community Services Committee. MOVED BY REED, SECONDED BY MATHEWS, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.