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Home My WebLink AboutBuilding Moratorium - NW Quadrant/West Hill Area (1979) P17 Renton City Council 10/8/79 Page 2 Old Business by Council - Continued Noise Abatement difficulty in enforcement of any noise ordinance and need to Continued measure decibels. Versie Vaupel , 221 Wells Ave. N. , called attention to recently adopted noise control ordinance by King County and suggested like legislation for the city. Utilities Utilities Committee Chairman Shane presented committee report Committee which recommended Council concurrence in the recommendation of Cumulative the Public Works Director (letter of 8/17/79) for establishment of Reserve Fund Cumulative Reserve Fund covering installation, repair and mainten- ance of storm sewer system throughout the city as compared to the specific upgrading of a 12" line in Camas Ave. MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND CLYMER, CONCUR IN REPORT AND REFER TO WAYS AND MEANS COM- MITTEE. CARRIED. (See later.) Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee Chairman Clymer presented report recom- Committee mending second and final readings for the following ordinances : (Wiemann Rezone ordinance to be held in Committee one more week. ) Ordinance #3362 An ordinance was read amending Ordinance No. 3320 creating a Cumulative Special Fund to be known as "Cumulative Reserve Fund #3362" for Reserve Fund the purpose of construction, installation and maintenance of Water Retention - a storm sewer line throughout the City. (Amends Cumulative Storm Sewer Reserve Fund #3320 Budgetary Account #115) (First reading on 9/10/79) MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND PERRY, ADOPT ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: 4-AYES: SHINPOCH, PERRY, CLYMER, TRIMM; 2-NO: STREDICKE AND SHANE. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Stredicke requested his inquiry of Public Works Director be noted for the record: Public Works Director explained the original Cumulative Reserve Fund did restrict funds to use in the same drainage basin, which was Camas Ave. Fund. Gonnason explained similar conditions through- out the City and rather than have a series of specific funds, the one Cumulative Reserve Fund was established which would not confine funds to same drainage basin; but would not entitle area to more funds than they have paid toward the fund. Recess MOVED BY TRIMM, SECOND CLYMER, COUNCIL RECESS. CARRIED. 8:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:55 p.m. Roll Call : All present as previously shown. Ordinance #3363 An ordinance was read amending the City's Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive and Maps relating to properties bounded by Taylor P1 . NW, Plan for Taylor Ave. NW, Renton Ave. Extension, S. 84th Ave. and the City West Hill Area Limits, known as the West Hill area. (First reading 10/1/79) MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND TRIMM, ADOPT AS READ. ROLL CALL: 5-AYE : SHINPOCH, STREDICKE, PERRY, CLYMER, TRIMM; ON -NO: SHANE. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #3364 An ordinance was read appropriating $234,750 from unanticipated Appropriation and revenue and transferred to Airport for construction of Quick Transfer ADAP Egress Taxiways on Renton Municipal Airport. Following readings, Airport Project MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND STREDICKE, ADOPT AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #3365 The Ways and Means Committee recommended first reading of an Condominium ordinance extending the moratorium on the conversion of rental Conversion units to condominiums for 30 days; amends ordinance No. 3326. Moratorium MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHANE, SUSPEND RULES AND ADVANCE THE Expires 11/17/79 ORDINANCE TO SECOND AND FINAL READINGS. CARRIED. Following readings, MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND STREDICKE, ADOPT ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: 5-AYES: SHINPOCH, STREDICKE, PERRY, CLYMER, TRIMM; ONE-NO: SHANE. CARRIED. First Reading The Ways and Means Committee recommended first reading of an Condominium ordinance regulating conversion of rental units to condominiums. Conversion Following reading, MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, REFER BACK TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 8 , 1979 Municipal Building Monday , 8 : 00 P . M . Council Chambers MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro tem Barbara Y. Shinpoch led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH , Council President; RICHARD M. STREDICKE, COUNCIL GEORGE J. PERRY, EARL CLYMER, THOMAS W. TRIMM, CHARLES F. SHANE. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, EXCUSE MARGARET PROCTOR. CARRIED. CITY OFFICIALS LAWRENCE WARREN, City Attorney; DEL MEAD, City Clerk; TED IN ATTENDANCE BENNETT, Deputy Finance Director; GORDON Y. ERICKSEN, Planning Director; WARREN GONNASON, Public Works Director; RON HEIRET, Parks Supt. ; SHARON GREEN, Personnel Director; MICHAEL PARNESS, Administrative Assistant; JOHN BUFF, Police Department; JAMES MATTHEWS, Fire Department. MINUTE APPROVAL Councilman Stredicke noted for clarification of Council minutes 10/1/9 of 9/24/79, Page 2, Paragraph 9, the Community Services Committee made recommendation. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECOND SHANE, APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 1 , 1979 AS WRITTEN. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Transportation Transportation Committee Chairman Trimm presented committee report Committee recommending Council adopt the resolution relating to the alloca- FAUS Funding tion and expenditure of Federal Aid Urban System (FAUS) Funds as recommended by the Public Works Director. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECOND Resolution #2301 CLYMER, COUNCIL CONCUR. CARRIED. City Clerk Mead read the resolu- Funding for tion authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute and deliver docu- SW 27th St. ments re FAUS Funding for SW 27th St. East Valley Road to West Valley Parkway Valley Road and Valley Parkway (formerly Longacres Parkway) from SW 43rd St. (S. 180th St.) to Sunset Blvd. W. (SR 900) . MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND TRIMM, ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Planning and The Planning and Development Committee Chairman Perry presented Development report noting review of the condominium conversion ordinance Committee and explained the time periodthave been determined and recommended Condominium that the ordinance be referred to the Ways and Means Committee Conversion to be placed on first reading. Councilman Perry reported one minor Ordinance change and noted time periods, also that details same as King County, Auburn, Redmond and Seattle. Councilman Shane requested reply to previous question re difference between proposed ordi- nance and building code and was advised by the City Attorney that the building code applies to new construction and has no affect upon condominium conversion which is for legal ownership of build- ing. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER, CONCUR IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.* Proposed amendment by Stredicke, failed for lack of a Second, to add relocation assis- tance of 5350 per unit to tenant or sub-tenant for either volun- tary or involuntary vacating after received notice of conversion. Moved by Shane, Second Stredicke, amend motion to allow up to $350 for involuntary relocation with notice. Stredicke later withdrew Second ; City Attorney advised that with inclusion of "up to" there would be need for establishment of standards for measurement. *ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED. (See later. ) Condominium The Planning and Development Committee report recommended that Conversion the moratorium on condominium conversions be extended for thirty Moratorium days. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER, REFER TO WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. (See later.) Noise Abatement Councilman Stredicke inquired of the City's regulations concerning noise abatement and noted citizen questioned a church broadcasting music onto its parking lot. City Attorney Warren explained the �ME N' v CITY OF RINTON, WASHINGTON p R ,tt O / z ORDINANCE NO. 3363 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND MAPS fl AND DATA IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH RELATING TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES BOUNDED BY TAYLOR PLACE N.'vi. , TAYLOR AVENUE N.W. , THE RENTON AVENUE EXTENSION, S. 84TH AVENUE, AND THE RENTON CITY LIMITS + c I WhEREAS the Planning Commission of. the City o.. Renton and the City Council have heretofore adopted and filed a "Comprehensive ,. Plan" as evidenced by Resolution No. 1240, and Ordinance No. 2142, ' and as same have been implemented and amended from time to time, together with the adoption of various codes, reports and records, and WHEREAS since said adoption the Planning Commission has I' heretofore duly recommended to the City Council, from time to time, '{ certain amendments to said City's "Comprehensive Plan"; and WHEREAS the Planning Commission held a public hearing on or li about May 23, 1979; and WHEREAS the Planning Commission has made certain findings and recamendations :o the City Council of the City of Renton, and WHEREAS the City Council held a public hearing on this matter li on July 23, 1979, and all parties appearing in favor of or in opposition to said amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan having been duly heard at such public hearing, and WHEREAS the City Council has duly determined, after due consideration of the testimony and evidence before it that it is advisable and appropriate to amend and modify the City's "Comprehensive Plan" and such modification being in the best interest and for the public benefit, NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The aforestated findings and recitals are hereby found to be true and correct in all respects. Fi • • SECTION II : The City of Renton':; "Comprehensive Plan" and • maps, data and reports in conjunction therewith are hereby modified and amended, pursuant to the public hearings held in connection therewith as hereinabove specified, which amendments and modifications relate to the following described properties, to-wit: See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein and said properties described in said Exhibit are hereby designated as"Single Family Residence" on said "Comprehensive Plan", and any and all other plans and records pertaining thereto. SECTION III: The Planning Director is hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary changes on said City's "Comprehensive Plan" and the maps in conjunction therewith to evidence the afore- described amendment. SECTION IV: The City Clerk is further authorized and directed to file this Ordinance as provided by law, and a complete copy of said document likewise being on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Renton. SECTION V: This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval and five days after its publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this Bth day of October, 1979. e ores A. L <erk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of October, 1979. Tirtttiinpodh,.Maay^or— rho-tem Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Wa en, City.Attorney Date of Publication: October 12, 1979 1 I i; t' 1 111 l Illli l' II 11II 7J''I } ..ooL ?-11 i i1 I: IIj hrl; '11) 1 f�1 1 11 111 11 ..r�oo 1 1 Llil .Ii !..1 7 I',i.P i, 11�1i1I ,IJl' I ' I ! , t 1111.,: 11 4, ' ' ¼T .1 1' 1 '14'17i1,:iaiLI'LL'lii:ll 1U �.LllllOw�,I.Ilil :.-_-_-;‘,;:i I ', ?. 1 .�k,:..- 11 4 ,T;i!;I i lrllTll(jri1l i I! 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Salary Survey Miss Berry noted salary study by State showed jobs held by women paid less than jobs held by men and urged the city toward equity between the sexes. A Versie Vaupel , 221 Wells N. , supported salary survey and asked the city look at comparable worth and minority hiring. Executive Session MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND PROCTOR, CITY COUNCIL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER FIRE DEPARTMENT LABOR NEGOTIATIONS. CARRIED. Council met with Labor Negotiator, Personnel Director Green and Administrative Assistant Parness. The Council Members left the Chambers at 8:45 p.m. and at 9:10 p.m. reassembled in the Chambers. Roll Call : Shinpoch, Stredicke, Proctor, Perry and Trimm. OLD BUSINESS Aviation Transportation Committee Chairman Trimm submitted report recom- Committee mending Council grant the request of Aero-Dyne Corporation to (Transportation) sub-lease a portion of the Maintenance Hangar to Robertson Aero-Dyne Aircraft Company for a six-month period. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECOND Sub-Lease SHINPOCH, CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE AVIATION COMMITTEE. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ways and Means The Ways and Means Committee recommended the following ordinances Committee be placed on second and final readings: (First readings 9/24/79) Ordinance #3360 An ordinance was read rezoning property located at the SE corner Sabey Rezone of SW Grady Way and Oaksdale Ave. SW from GS-1 to B-1 , known as R-387-79 the David A. Sabey rezone. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PROCTOR, ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #3361 An ordinance was read appropriating $16,477 from excess revenue Appropriation to the Public Works Division for transfer to Building Division Building Dvn. due to increase of building activities. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. First Reading The Ways and Means Committee recommended first reading of the following ordinances: West Hill An ordinance was read amending the city's Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive maps to properties within West Hill bounded by Taylor Place NW, Plan Amendment Taylor Ave. NW, Renton Ave. Extension, S. 84th Ave. and city limits. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, REFER ORDINANCE BACK TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE FOR ONE WEEK AND THE PLANNING DEPT. ALSO PROVIDE ON SAME MAP SCALE, THE EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE "FEW ALONG WITH PROPOSED PLAN. CARRIED. Appropriation An ordinance was read appropriating $234,750 from unanticipated Airport revenue from the ADAP Project No. 5-53-0055-03 Grant to Airport Project Quick Egress Taxiways, East Side. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND TRIMM, REFER BACK TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Resolution #2300 The committee recommended reading and adoption of a resolution Fund Transfer transfering $6,563.50 for repairs to the Municipal Building con- Concrete Slab crete slab, General Service Dvn. Repair and Maintenance. Follow- Repair ing reading, it was MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PROCTOR, ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Planning MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, ITEM 8.c. BE REMOVED FROM THE Conference CONSENT AGENDA FOR READING. CARRIED. Letter from Planning Com- Travel; mission Chairman, Michael Hanis, requested authorization for two members of the Planning Commission to attend the Planning Associ- ation of Washington Fall Conference in Port Townsend 10/3-5/79. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, CONCUR AND REFER TO WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. 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EXTENSION, S. 84TH AVE. , AND THE RENT ON C 1`' LIMITS SINGLE FAMILY PUBLIC/ QUASI—PUBLIC 0o 00000 00000 oocoa000000000 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY a0�°p� °Q0aec00000 0 OO 9PO0"0 on COMMERCIAL �¢qo ononno 000 ef5;i•,)'-f;,-4 i ' (; Renton City Council 9/10/79 Page 2 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - Continued First Readings The Ways and Means Committee recommended first reading and Ordinances referral back to committee of the following ordinances: Vacation of An ordinance was read vacating a portion of right-of-way adjacent Right-of-Way to NE Sunset Blvd. in Renton Highlands as petitioned by Lackey- Bakamus (file VAC-10-79) to permit expansion of Jack-in-the Box restaurant. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND STREDICKE, REFER ORDINANCE BACK TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Street Grades An ordinance was read establishing maximum street grades not to exceed l0`J0 on major streets or 15% on public streets except by leave of the City Council. Following reading, it was MOVED CLYMER, SECOND STREDICKE, REFER THE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE FOR ONE WEEK. CARRIED. Fund Transfer An ordinance was read transferring $1 ,000.00, a donation of the Renton Soroptimists International unto Senior Citizens Center Construction Fund to provide a drinking fountain near the center. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHINPOCH, REFER ORDINANCE BACK TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE FOR ONE WEEK. CARRIED. Special Fund #115 An ordinance was read amending Ordinance #3320 creating a special tund to be known as "Cumulative Reserve Fund #115, fund is amended for purpose of construction, installation and maintenance of a storm sewer line throughout the City, allowing appropriation to accumulate from year to year until sufficient to pay in full . MOVED BY 'RIM, SECOND CLYMER, REFER ORDINANCE BACK TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE FOR ONE WEEK. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, AMEND MOTION TO INCLUDE REFERRAL TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. AMENDMENT CARRIED, MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED. Ordinance #3355 The committee recommended first reading, suspension of rules and LID 297 Bonds second and final readings of an ordinance establishing LID #297 Heather Downs bonds and directing the issuance and sale thereof to Seattle- Sewer Lines Northwest Securities Corp. , Seattle. Following reading, MOVED BY 'CLYMER, SECOND SHINPOCH, SUSPEND RULES AND ADVANCE TO FINAL READINGS. CARRIED. An ordinance was read providing for sale of $389,037.99 bonds in $5,000 denominations (balance of unpaid assessment roll ) . MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHANE, ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL : ALL AYES. CARRIED. Fund Transfer MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND STREDICKE, ITEM 7.b. BE READ AT THIS TIME. . Cumulative Reserve CARRIED. Consent Agenda letter from Gwen Marshall , Finance Fund #1698 Director, was read requesting fund appropriation in amount of Fire Equipment $163,000 for fire equipment. Refer to Ways and Means Committee ' MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION. Resolution #2293 CARRIED. Resolution was read transferring $163,000 for new Fire Equipment fire equipment. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHANE, ADOPT THE RESOLU- TION AS READ. CARRIED. The Ways and Means Committee recommended reading and adoption of the following resolutions: Resolution 2294 A resolution was read declaring intent to construct and install LID 315 Sidewalks sidewalks on the Bast side of Burnett Ave. S. between S. 2nd Hearing 11/19/79 St. northerly to point northerly of S. Tobin St. and create LID No. 315 and set public meeting 11/19/79. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND STREDICKE, ADOPT RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Councilman Stredicke requested resolution be sent to Cedar kiver Terrace. Resolution #2295 A resolution was read decaring intent to construct and install LID 316 Sidewalks sidewalks, paving, curbs, gutters, water mains, sanitary sewers, Curbs, Gutters etc. on Garden Ave. N. from N. 4th St. to N. 8th St. and create Water Mains/Sewers LID 316 setting public meeting 1/21/1980. MOVED BY CLYMER, Hearing 1/21/80 SECOND SHANE, ADOPT RESOLUTION AS READ. Following discussion , the motion CARRIED. Resolution #2296 A resolution was read continuing a moratorium on certain construc- Moratorium West tion for 90 days for multiple dwellings, including condominiums, Hill continued in the West Hill area (see Res. #2264) . MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHINPOCH, ADOPT RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Councilwoman INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM 4 • TO: Les Phillips FROM: Dee City Clerk' s Office I SUBJECT: Posting Please post these notices inand ar'""ound The Northwest section of the city from Taylor Ave. NW to the West City limits and Renton Ave. to the North City limits i I ' I 11 I • I ;J • 1 11 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2 2,u, WHEREAS it has been determined by the City Council that serious problems may result in the northwest quadrant of the City as hereinafter more particularly described if unlimited construction is permitted for any multiple dwellings, including condominiums, or commercial or industrial buildings, due to insufficient and inadequate street access for ingress and egress, and in particular for access by emergency vehicles, and that such existing problems may seriously affect the public health, safety and well-being of the community, and in particular the residents within the area, and WHEREAS the City Council has heretofore passed an Ordinance changing the Comprehensive Use Plan designation for the within described area to a single family residential designation in view of the above mentioned problems, among others, and WHEREAS the City Council has referred the subject of streets in the hereinafter described area to the Planning and Development Committee, and WHEREAS heretofore the City has adopted Resolution Uo. 2264 establishing amora+-nrium on certain construction, and WHEREAS it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City to continue a moratorium on certain construction pending completion of the present studies and review, including public hearings thereon, and WHEREAS the question of the rezoning of the subject property is pending before the Hearing Examiner, NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The above statements and recitals are hereby found to be true and correct in all respects. -1- Il SECTION II : The mora Qrium heretofore established i ; `1 v) extended for a period of- • )/ days from date hereof. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this lOth day of September , 1979. 1 Delores A. .lead , City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this loth day of September , 1979 . / Charles J. Delaurenti, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Veck OF J �' THE CITY OF RENTON U 4% © Z MUNICIPAL BUIIDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH.98055 z sa $ CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , MAYOR s PLANNING DEPARTMENT o IL 235- 2550 ,9A ki. o9gT�D SEPTogO MEMORANDUM September 6, 1979 TO: Daniel Kellogg, Assistant City Attorney FROM: Gordon Y. Ericksen , Planning Director By : David R. Clemens, Senior Planner RE : EXTENSION OF WEST HILL MULTIPLE FAMILY MORATORItiM This is to confirm our telephone conversation of Thursday, September 6 , in which we discussed the preparation of an extension to the West Hill multiple family moratorium. The original resolution which was adopted in April expires on Sunday , September 9th. It is my understanding that you will be submitting legislation to the Ways and Means Committee on Monday, September 10th, for possible recommendation to the City Council that evening. This memorandum will also serve to notify other affected parties of this proposed moratorium extension. DRC:wr cc: Mayor 1 Council President ' Chairman , Ways and Means Committee �o SEP 1979 Jw cRECE1 QED `J(.9 CLERic TY e REWT"IV S OFFICE \F 1! it.: LA)l ,.f o Nk w• N, Renton City Council 8/6/79 Page 4 Correspondence and Current Business - Continued Cabaret Ordinance that monthly inspection not necessary. MOVED BY STREDICKE, Continued SECOND SHINPOCH, CONCUR IN REQUEST AND REFER TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. City Shops Letter from Public Works Director Gonnason explained negotiations Negotiations with King County for lease or purchase of properties easterly k. of the new King County Shop facility in the Renton Highlands (area adjacent to transfer station) . Letter from King County Real Property Division included with appraisal in amount of 1 $435,600. Gonnason explained the site was recommended by the City'Council for the new shops and authority was granted by the Council for preliminary acquisition procedure. The letter recommended that (1 ) Administration be authorized to proceed with I long term lease of 40 yrs; (2) Council grant authority to proceed t' with selection of architect for preliminary design and estimates of construction for consolidated shop facility, which would include Utilities Shop as programmed in the Water and Sewer Bond Issue of 1975, along with Street Dept. Maintenance Shops and Equipment Rental Maintenance Shops. The letter suggested bond issue for financing be considered; continue efforts for purchase of site; Water Shop lease expires 6/30/80 and rent increase anticipated. MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND CLYMER, REFER SUBJECT TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 1979 MEETING. CARRIED. 1 i Added Agenda Letter from Marion Mayer, 11840 SE 192nd, thanked the Renton Item Parks Department on behalf of the retarded for the very fine Parks Department programs and fine treatment by Staff. The letter explained Commended how her son Michael looks forward to each event. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER, REFER LETTER TO THE PARK BOARD AND PARK DIRECTOR. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Delaurenti announced an international group of engineers Federal Hwy Com. would be visiting the City' s Traffic Engineering Department Sponsored August 13, at 2:00 p.m. to view computer traffic system. The group is known as the Organization for economic Cooperation and Development and.was likened by Mayor Delaurenti to NATO, he to be Italian interpreter. yi West Hill For clarification Councilman Stredicke restated motion of 7/23/79 Comprehensive Plan rejecting that part of the Planning Commission recommendation and Zoning designating multiple family area on West Hill of Renton so that (See Page 1 7/23/9 West Hill would show single family and green belt on the Compre- Council Minutes) ' hensive Plan; to eliminate any multiple use on the Comprehensive .. :Plan for West Hill . Councilman Stredicke then called attention .to motion (7/23/79 Page 2, Paragraph 3) referring the matter of zoning on West Hill to the Planning Department, likening Council , action to previous action taken for Renton Hill . Stredicke requested Mayor Delaurenti to direct the Administration to start preparing material for an actual rezone request to be considered by the Hearing Examiner to consider rezone of areas that would be in conflict with the new Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Shane - asked for further clarification and City Attorney Warren confirmed West Hill action was indeed like Renton Hill action, first the Comprehensive Plan changed, then individual parcels considered for rezone - zoning stays the same unless changed by Council follow- ing public hearing and recommendation by the Hearing Examiner; he also noted down zone requirements more stringent than up zoning, must show change in circumstances. Award for Park Councilman Stredicke requested Administration to review the award received by Wilsey and Ham and The Boeing Company for Linear Park, asking the City give recognition to encourage business and industry. AUDIENCE COMMENT Sandy Webb, 264 Chelan Ave. , urged the City to enforce the Sign Code concerning political signs. Alice Morgan, 13612 SE 128th, called attention to dirty city end asked for Clean Up Week as done previously with City truck removing debris. Mayor Delaurenti noted expense of removal and explained the new policy to allow some burning by permit. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. 10:05 p.m. 1 sl , i it ii Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING ss. Teresa. Anderson being first duly sworn on oath,deposes and says that she..is the Chief•.Clerk of THE RENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE, a newspaper published four(4) times a week.That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, printed and published in the English language continually as a news- paper published four (4)times a week in Kent,King County,Washington, and it is now and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper.That the Renton Record-Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the County in which it is published,to-wit,King County, Washington.That the annexed is a Public Hearing NOTICE RENTON CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 23, 1979 AT 8:00 P.M. as it was published in regular issues(and RENTON MUNICIPAL not in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 MILL AVENUE SOUTH 77 For the purpose of consid- of ,A consecutive issues,commencing on the ering PLANNING COMMIS- SION RECOMMENDATION OF COMPREHENSIVE .29 day of June ,197 ,and ending the PLAN AND ZONING. GENERAL LOCATION • OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: WEST HILL AREA, GEN- dayof ,19 both dates ERALLY BOUNDED BY inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its sub- RENTON AVENUE 84TH scribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee AVENUE SOUTH, N.W. L ©© 5TH PLACE,STEVENS AV- charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of i6.►.7.1 which ENUE N.W. AND TAYLOR has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words for the PLACE AND AVENUE N.W. first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each subsequent (Complete Legal Descrip- insertion. Lion & Further information available in the City Clerk's Office—235-2500). C �� /•�C -.k✓4�!•4� ��![J (//� CITY OF RENTON Maxine E. Motor Chief :1erk Deputy City Clerk Published in the Daily Re- cord Chronicle June 29, Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29 day of 1979. R5627. ,hle , 19 79 Notary lic • and for the State of Washingt , residing at Kent, King Co ty. —Passed by the Legislature,1955,known as Senate Bill 281,effective June 9th, 1955. —Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, adopted by the newspapers of the State. V.P.C.Form No.87 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 23 , 1979 Municipal Building Monday , 8: 00 P . M. Council Chambers MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Charles Delaurenti led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the Renton City Council meeting to order. ROLL CALL OF BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, Council President; CHARLES F. SHANE, THOMAS COUNCIL W. TRIMM, GEORGE J. PERRY, MARGARET L. PROCTOR AND RICHARD M. STREDICKE. MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND SHANE, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN EARL CLYMER. CARRIED. MINUTE APPROVAL MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND SHANE, APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 16, 1979 AS PREPARED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted, Final Assessment published and mailed according to law, Mayor Delaurenti opened L. I .D. #309 the public hearing to consider the final assessment roll of LID Undergrounding No. 309 for construction and installation of underground power Monterey Terrace and utility lines in the vicinity of Monterey Terrace (east of FAI 405 and north of Maple Valley Hwy); final roll in amount of $61 ,279.60. Letter from A.A. Pantier, 176 Monterey P1 . NE, objected to the assessment until 6 ft. wire sticking out of the ground is removed and complained of four dead junipers resulting from trenching. Public Works Director Gonnason explained the project with individual assessment of $914.62 each property owner; also that Pantier complaint not previously known. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND STREDICKE, ADMINISTRATION REVIEW, CORRECT AND REPORT BACK ON COMPLAINT FILED BY A.A. PANTIER. CARRIED. Jay Holmes, 150 Capri NE, reported he has been project coordinator and would handle complaint from Mr. Pantier. Mr. Holmes thanked Mayor and Council for cooperation on this L .I .D. , noting costs have been greatly reduced and homeowners grateful . MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND TRIMM, CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL APPROVE THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND REFER TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and Comprehensive Plan published, Mayor Delaurenti opened the public hearing to consider and Zoning for the Planning Commission recommendation regarding Council referral West Hill Area of Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for the West Hill area located north of Renton Ave. and west of Taylor Ave. NW. Letter from Planning Director Ericksen explained the Planning Commission recommendation from hearing 5/23 and meetings 5/31 and 6/4. Letters read from Wayne T. Carter, 463 Lind Ave. NW, and The West Hill Community Association, Linnea D. Johnson, Secretary, 503 Seneca Ave. NW, all favoring single family designation for area and oppos- ing any further multiple zoning or developments. Mr. Ernie Arnone, 207 Taylor Ave. NW. favored multi-family zoning. Harry Long, 220 Seneca NW, expected multi-zoning on property behind R-4. Persons present speaking in favor of single family designations : Dick Neglay, 656 Lind NW; Robin Little, 264 Maple Ave. NW; Carolyn Fenner, 402 Seneca Ct. NW; Chester Douglas, 515 Lind NW; George Flynn, 462 Lind NW; Patty Raphael , 408 Seneca NW; LeRoy Johnson, 503 Seneca NW; Nancy Malcom, 304 NW Second; Peggy DuBois, 2907 Mountain View N. ; Renee Johnson, 503 Seneca NW. Continued Councilwoman Shinpoch explained she had taken no part in any discussion re Lakeview Tower matter; however, has been advised by the City Attorney of her right to participate in area wide hearing. Upon inquiries , City Attorney Warren explained Council 's right to change zoning classification including requirements for down zoning. Upon inquiry, Planning Director Ericksen explained the Planning Department recommendation for single family designation for area except R-3 on Taylor for 150 ft. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, CLOSE HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH COUNCIL REJECT THAT PART OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOM- MENDATION DESIGNATING MULTIPLE FAMILY AREA ON WEST HILL OF RENTON SO THAT WEST HILL WOULD SHOW SINGLE FAMILY AND GREEN BELT. Renton City Council 7/23/79 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Comprehensive Plan MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE SECOND SHINPOCH, MATTER OF and Zoning for COMPREHENSIVE DESIGNATIONS BE REFERRED TO THE WAYS AND MEANS West Hill Area COMMITTEE FOR ORDINANCE. CARRIED. (Time 9:25 p.m. ) Recess MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND SHANE, THE COUNCIL RECESS. CARRIED. 9:27 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:37 p.m. Roll Call : All present as previously shown except Councilman Shane who returned at 9:50 pm. West Hill Zoning MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, SUBJECT MATTER OF ZONING IN THE WEST HILL AREA BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Versie Vaupel 221 Wells Ave. N. , recalled North Renton residents . North Renton request of the Planning Commission for restudy of Comprehensive Building Plan concerning high density for the North Renton area north of Moratorium Cedar River and west of Park Ave. N. Mrs. Vaupel requested an Requested immediate building moratorium, having talked to Commission Chairman Mike Hanis. MOVED SHINPOCH, SECOND TRIMM, SUBJECT OF MORATORIUM BE REFERRED TO THE BANNING AND DEVCLOPMENT COMMITTED. CARRIED. Mrs. Vaupel noted low water pressure in the North Renton area and inquired of zoning allowing duplex to be built. Mayor Delaurenti noted he would obtain zoning information as requested. Councilman Stredicke noted the zoning for area was accomplished in 1967. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND PROCTOR, SUSPEND THE RULES AND READ CORRESPONDENCE AGENDA ITEMS 9.a. AND 9.c. MOTION CARRIED. Lake View Towers Letter from L. J. Dixon, Project Manager of the Lake View Water Line Towers Association requested a developers agreement for future L.C.A.G. reimbursement of installation costs on the 8 inch water mains installed along NW 2nd P1 . and Hardy Ave. SW - 10 year time period requested from date water lines placed into service. Area resident, R. Little, 264 Maple NW, requested residents not pay for water line needed by developer. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND TRIMM, CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION AND AWARD TEN YEAR LATE COMER'S AGREEMENT AND REFER TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, THAT THERE BE NO COST TO PEOPLE THAT DON'T NEED SERVICE. SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, REFER REQUEST TO THE UTILITY COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND REPORT BACK. SUBSTITUTE MOTION CARRIED. Gene Coulon Letter from Park Director Webley and Park Board Chairwoman Joan Memorial Beach Moffatt submitted a proposal for the development of Gene Coulon Park Bond Issue Memorial Beach Park Addition which would include major improve- ments to expand boat launch, day moorage, increase parking, rest- rooms, trails, waterfowl habitat, multi-purpose center, fishing piers, maintenance facilities, improved access, landscaping, irrigation and shoreline stabilization and improvement, etc. The development covers 31 acres in the project with 1 .05 miles of shoreline and reported total cost of project $7,825,000 which includes $3,581 ,391 marine work; $2,678,550 site development; $1 ,565,059 design fees, tax, contingency. The letter noted three years planning includes community input through surveys and public meetings; the firm of Jones and Jones, Seattle, having served as consultant on the project. The letter recommended funds be raised through a bond issue submitted at the 1979 Primary Election which would require adoption of authorizing ordinance at the 7/23 meeting. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND PROCTOR, CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDA- TION OF THE PARK BOARD AND PLACE BOND ISSUE ON THE SEPTEMBER PRIMARY BALLOT IN AMOUNT OF $7,825,000 AND REFER TO WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. Following discussion, MOTION CARRIED. Ordinancq #3330 Councilman Perry submitted ordinance for reading which provided for Authorizing the extension of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and construction Issuance and of recreational facilities at estimated cost of $7,825,000 and Sale of Park issuance and sale of negotiable general obligation bonds to pay Development Bonds the cost, and providing for submission of the proposition at a Special Election to be held in conjunction with State Primary Election 9/18/79. Following reading, it was MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND PROCTOR, SUSPEND RULES AND ADVANCE ORDINANCE TO SECOND AND FINAL READINGS. CARRIED. City Clerk Mead read ordinance. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND SHANE, ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. 4 %I © z THE CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON. WASH. 98055 n = °f CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT OpA co O 42- 235-2550 .'tO SEPt '"0 June 21 , 1979 The Honorable C . J . Delaurenti , Mayor Members of the City Council Renton , Washington RE : PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION : COUNCIL REFERRAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING - WEST HILL AREA (That area located north of Renton Avenue and west of Taylor Avenue N . W. ) Dear Mayor and Council Members : The Planning Commission has completed its review of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning in the West Hill Area , as requested by Council referral at their meeting of April 9 , 1979 . A public hearing was held on May 23 , 1979 , and the matter was referred to the Commission ' s Ordinance Development Committee for study and recommendation . The Committee held a work meeting with interested parties in attendance on May 31st . The Committee ' s recommendation was submitted to the Commission-as -a-whole on June 13 , 1979 , and the following recommendations were adopted for submittal to the Council : 1 . Delete the medium density multiple land use designation on the Comprehensive Plan with the exception of a 200 foot depth strip adjacent to Taylor Avenue N . W . extending from Renton Avenue northerly to mid-block between N . W . Second Street and N . W . Second Place . 2 . The remainder of the block between N . W . Second Street and south of Second Place extending westerly from Taylor to Stevens be designated low density multiple family . 3 . The zoning for the medium and low density multiple family areas conform to the R-3 and R-2 zoning classifications , and all remaining areas of the West Hill Study Area be rezoned to SR- 1 , Suburban Residence . The Honorable C . J . Delaurenti , Mayor Members of the City Council June 21 , 1979 Page Two 4 . The powerline right-of-way and the steep ravine areas to the north of Renton Avenue between Taylor Avenue and 84th Avenue South be designated as green- belt with the exception that the greenbelt area does not conflict with the multi -family designated areas . Copies of the Committee ' s recommendation , staff report , and minutes of the Planning Commission ' s meetings are attached for your reference . It is suggested that the City Council establish a public hearing date for consideration of the Planning Commission ' s recommendation . Very t , ly ours , $ don Y . cksen , P anning Of' ctor Attachme s GYE ; sh ' I' PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT JUNE 13 , 1979 RE : WEST HILL STUDY AREA The Committee has reviewed the testimony presented at the Planning Commission public hearing of May 23 , 1979 , and considered the staff report (copy attached ) regarding this study area . The Committee concludes the following : 1 . Development of the Lakeview Towers will have an impact upon the adjacent neighborhood area , and any action by the Planning Commission should consider this development. 2 . Although currently inadequate or marginal , future develop- ment of roads , access , and utilities will be provided to serve the multiple family development. 3 . The existing multiple family development along Taylor Avenue N . W. , suggests that a strip of medium density multiple adjacent �I to Taylor Avenue is appropriate . 4. A transition/buffer between multiple family development and the single family uses to the north and west , suggests that an area of low density multiple should be considered . 5 . The current variety of single family zoning classifications in this area are out of place and for the most part in conflict with the existing development of the area . A consolidation of the single family zones into one classification will remove the inconsistency and provide for a logical development of the area . Ordinance Development Committee Committee Report to the Planning Commission West Hill Study Area June 13 , 1979 Page Two The Ordinance Development Committee recommends to the Planning Commission the following : 1 . Delete the medium density multiple land use designation on the Comprehensive Plan with the exception of a 200 foot depth strip adj;icent to Taylor Avenue N . W . extending from Renton Avenue northerly to mid-block between N . W . Second Street and N . W . Second Place . 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SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF REQUEST: At the request of the City Council , the Planning Commission is reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and zoning for the West Hill area generally bounded by Renton Avenue , 84th Avenue South , N . W . 5th Place , Stevens Avenue N . W . and Taylor Place and Avenue N . W . ( Location map attached . ) The Planning Commission is to prepare recommendations to amend either the Comprehensive Plan or zoning as may be necessary . B. GENERAL INFORMATION : 1 . Location : North of Renton Avenue extension between Taylor Place and Avenue to the City Limit 2 . Size of Property : 110± Acres 3. Access : Renton Avenue , Taylor Place and Avenue . 84th Avenue South 4 . Existing Zoning : G , G-6000 , G-7200 General Classification ; R- 1 and S- 1 Single Family ; R- 3 Medium Density Multiple Family ; R-4 High Density Multiple Family 5 . Existing Zoning in the Area : Same plus R-2 Low Density Multiple ; SR- 1 Suburban Residence ; B- 1 Busines 6 . Comprehensive Land Use Plan : Single Family and Medium Density Multiple Family 7 . Notification : The applicant was notified in writing of the hearing date . Notice was properly published in the Record Chronicle on May 13 , 1979 and posted in three places on or near the site as required by City Ordinance on May 13 , 1979 . C. HISTORY/BACKGROUND: The portion of the area east of Stevens Avenue N . W . was a part of the original City Limits . Areas west of Stevens Avenue N . W . were annexed in 1953 , 1958 , 1966 and 1977 . The core of S- 1 and R- 1 zoning has existed since the Zoning Ordinance adoption in 1958 . Rezonings to R-3 occurred in 1963 and 1967 . A rezone to R-4 also occurred in 1967 . The Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1965 and designated approximately two-thirds of the hill area as multiple family , which was refined by a Comprehensive Plan amendment in 1968 showing primarily single family use with approximately 20 acres of Medium Density Multiple Family between N . W . 2nd ( S . 132nd Street ) and Renton Avenue . B. PHYSICAL BACKGROUND : 1 . Topography : The site is orimarily the east facing slope of the Ridge overlooking Renton . Slopes on about 3/4 of the area area in the 25% range sloping from west to east . The westerly 1 /4 of the area is the plateau above with only gentle slopes . PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY REPORT TO THE ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 31 , 1979 PAGE TWO 2 . Soils : Soils are generally of the Alderwood and Beausite series which are potentially suitable for urban development , with some restrictions in certain areas . Detailed on-site review may be necessary within specific developments . 3 . Vegetation : Tree cover is essentially deciduous with under- growth of grass and brush in vacant parcels . Landscaped areas occur in most developed parcels . 4 . Wildlife : Vacant areas probably provide habitat for birds and small mammals . 5 . Water : Due to the steep slopes the site is adequately drained , with small watercourses near Renton Avenue and NW 6th . 6 . Land Use : Developed land uses are almost exclusively single family . Perhaps half of the area is undeveloped , with one small apartment complex and a developing church parking lot . E. PUBLIC SERVICES : 1 . Water and Sewer : The primary water service by a 10" main on Taylor Avenue N . W . with 6" and 8" local service lines . All developed areas are served by 8" sanitary sewers in each street . 2 . Schools : Skyway and Bryn Mawr Elementary Schools are north and south of the area along with Dimmitt Junior High . Earlington Elementary is to the south , and Renton High to the east . 3 . Recreation : No formal recreation exists within the area although Earlington Park and the schools would provide recreational opportunities . F. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE ZOONING CODE: 1 . G , General Classification . 2 . R- 1 , S- 1 Single Family 3 . SR- 1 , Suburban Residence 4 . R-3 Medium Density Multiple Family 5 . R-4 , High Density Multiple G. APPLICABL SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE _PLAN OR OTHER OFFICIAL CITY DOCUMENT : 1 . Land Use Report , 1965 . H . IMPACT ON THE NATURAL OR HUMAN ENVIRONMENT : 1 . Natural Systems : Development of the area will disturb vegetation , soils and slopes , increase traffic , noise and air pollution . Lower densities will have less impact . Most adverse impacts should be able to be mitigated through proper design . 2 . Population/Employment : The following is a comparison of the current Comprehensive Plan vs . a Comprehensive Plan envisioning only single family : CURRENT Single Family 90 acres (4/ac) 360 Units 1 ,260 persons Medium Density 20 acres (20/ac) 400 Units 1 ,000 persons 760 Units 2,260 persons ALL SINGLE FAMILY Single Family 110 acres (4/ac) 440 Units 1 ,540 persons PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY REPORT TO THE ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 31 , 1979 PAGE THREE 3 . Schools : The following is similar to the above comparing students : CURRENT Single Family 360 Units (0.5) 180 Students Medium Density 400 Units (0.25) 100 Students 280 Students ALL SINGLE FAMILY Single Family 440 Units (0.5) 220 Students 4 . Traffic : The following is a comparison of traffic impacts : CURRENT Single Family 360 Units 3600 ADT Medium Density 400 Units 2400 ADT 6000 ADT ALL SINGLE FAMILY Single Family 440 Units 4000 ADT Assuming an equal east/west split (east to Rainier and west to Renton Avenue ) , the following impacts can be expected : Current ADT Impact of Current Plan Impact of Single Family Plan Rainier Ave. 18,000 +16% +12% Renton Ave. 28,000 +11% +8% I . Ef1VIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/THRESHOLD DETERMINATION : Pursuant to the City of Renton ' s Environmental Ordinance and the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971 , as amended , RCW 43-21C , a declaration of non-significant impact has been prepared for the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning only based upon reduction in density reducing adverse environmental impacts of future development . J . PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS_ 1 . The area consists of 110 acres of which 70 acres are currently within the City Limits . The current Comprehensive Plan designatet 90 acres for single family and 20 acres for medium density multiple . Current zoning within the city limits indicates 65 acres of single family , 3 acres of medium density multiple family and 2 acres of high density multiple family . One 1 /4 acre R-3 zoned parcel is developed . About one-half of the single family zoning is developed . 2 . The 20 acres of multiple family designated between Renton Avenue and N . W . 2nd is on the steep slopes of one of the creeks draining this area . 3 . Adopting an all single family Comprehensive Plan as opposed to maintaining the current Comprehensive Plan would reduce traffic impacts by 1600 ADT ( 25% ) , reduce the number of students by 60 ( 18%) , and reduce population by 720 ( 33% ) . 4 . Rezoning of the current R-4 and R-3 zoned parcels will potentially reduce the population , school and traffic impacts , although the Lakeview Towers proposal would be unaffected if constructed under the pending building permit . The actual reductions are , therefore , negligible . PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY REPORT TO THE ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 31 , 1979 PAGE FOUR 5 . The current array of single family zoning classifications do not adequately or accurately reflect existing conditions within the area . Rezoning of all single family area to a unified classification such as SR- 1 would eliminate confusion and ambiguities in the area . K. DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS : Based upon the foregoing analysis , it is recommended that : 1 . The Comprehensive Plan be revised to reflect single family residential uses for the study area with the exception of approximately one acre adjacent to Taylor Avenue N . W . at the intersection of N . W . 2nd . 2. Rezone the West Hill area in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan . SR- 1 ( 7500 square feet ) is recommended for single family designated areas . PROPOSED/FINAL DECLARATION OF SIGNIFICANCE/NON—SIGNIFICANCE West Hill Comprehensive Plan Application No . Review/Referral ❑ PROPOSED Declaration Environmental Checklist No . ECF-469-79 XX FINAL Declaration Description of proposal West Hill Comprehensive Plan Review Proponent CITY OF RENTON I Location of Proposal North of Renton Ave extension between Taylor Place and Ave to the fty Limit! Lead Agency CITY OF RENTON PLANNING DEPT . This proposal has been determined to 0 have ® not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment . An EIS ❑ is ® is not required under RCW 43 . 21C . 030 (2 ) ( c ) . This decision was made after review by the lead agency of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency . non Reasons for declaration of environmental /significance : A declaration of non-significant impact has been prepared for the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning only based upon reduction in density reducing adverse environmental impacts of future development . Measures , if any , that could be taken to prevent or mitigate the environmental impacts to such an extent that the lead agency mould withdraw its declaration of significance and issue a (proposed/ final ) declaration of non- significance : Responsible Official GORDON Y . ERICKSEN Title PLANNI DI � ,TOR �� Ai Date MAY 31 , 1979 J, 0,„ Signature sI .. "./ ,„„„. 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Single Family Residential 1 . ^ � ~~~ � ST if 61 GOL Cj NW 3RD IZ PL Nw 49 RENTON West Hill Study Area Boundary STU D_Y_ Exhibit #3 Planning Department Recommendation : Proposed Zoning Classifications SR- 1 Suburban Residence District (Single Family Residential ) � R- 3 Medium Density Multiple Family Residential RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MAY 23, 1979 MINUTES COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT : Thomas Buckingham, Michael Hanis , Anthone Mola , Michael Porter , Barbara Schellert , Clark Teegarden , Joan Walker , Anita Warren , Sanford Webb . COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT : None . CITY STAFF PRESENT : Gordon Ericksen , Planning Director; Daniel Kellogg , Assistant City Attorney ; Willis Roberts , Recording Secretary. 1 - CALL TO ORDER: The special meeting of the Renton Planning Commission was called to order at 8 :05 p . m. by Chairman Walker , who noted that the meeting agenda included special business as well as a public hearing. 2 • ROLL CALL was taken by Secretary Mola with all Commission members responding present . 3• ADMINIS►RATIVE: The Chairman introduced Mr. Kellogg , Assistant City Attorney , who is here this evening to discuss the environmental impact statement process ( EIS ) process . He referred Commissioners to the policy of the law as set forth in the State of Washington Administrative Code regarding the timing of the EIS process , which indicates that an EIS will be completed at the earliest possible time , when the envi - ronmental impacts of the proposal can be identified reliably . Copies of the section of the Code ( WAC 197- 15-055) were distributed to the members . Mr. Kellogg advised the Commission regarding his understanding of past practices , when an EIS was required , noting that it was completed after the Planning Commission had made its recommendation to the City Council and before Council action on that recommendation . The Assistant City Attorney indicated that it is his opinion that this process is acceptable from a legal standpoint . However , he noted that the decision-making body should have all of the environmental impact information before it at the earliest possible date and that there has to be a proposal upon which the EIS can be addressed . In the opinion of the City Attor- ney ' s Office , the earliest possible time would be after the public hearing and after a proposal has been directed to one of the study committees . Mr. Kellogg urged an early identification of environ- mental impact , noting that an in-depth consideration by the Commis- sion is desirable before a recommendation is made to the City Council . For clarification , the Planning Director reviewed the Commission ' s activities regarding their study of the Comprehensive Plan for the Southeast Quadrant . He noted that the study included a review of the quadrant in its entirety . However , there have been three specific area requests from the public proposing a change in the existing Plan . The public hearing has been closed with regard to all proposals and the matter referred to the Comprehensive Planning Committee . The Committee report is pending resolution of the question of the timing of the EIS process . Discussion between the Commissioners and the Assistant City Attorney followed with regard to the following possibilities : preparation of an EIS for the original Committee proposal only , inclusion of the three area requests from the public in the EIS , the Commission ' s making a tentative recommendation on the proposals at this time , and the Comprehensive Planning Committee responding in a report regarding all questions raised at the public hearings and an EIS prepared on the basis of that report . There was further discussion regarding defining the earliest possible date for identification RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MAY 23, 1979 MINUTES COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT : Thomas Buckingham, Michael Hanis , Anthone Mola , Michael Porter , Barbara Schellert , Clark Teegarden , Joan Walker , Anita Warren , Sanford Webb . COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT : None . CITY STAFF PRESENT : Gordon Ericksen , Planning Director; Daniel Kellogg , Assistant City Attorney ; Willis Roberts , Recording Secretary. 1 . CALL TO ORDER: The special meeting of the Renton Planning Commission was called to order at 8 :05 p . m. by Chairman Walker , who noted that the meeting agenda included special business as well as a public hearing . 2 . ROLL CALL was taken by Secretary Mola with all Commission members responding present . 3- ADHINISTRATIVE: The Chairman introduced Mr. Kellogg , Assistant City Attorney , who is here this evening to discuss the environmental impact statement process ( EIS ) process . He referred Commissioners to the policy of the law as set forth in the State of Washington Administrative Code regarding the timing of the EIS process , which indicates that an EIS will be completed at the earliest possible time , when the envi - ronmental impacts of the proposal can be identified reliably . Copies of the section of the Code (WAC 197- 15-055) were distributed to the members . Mr. Kellogg advised the Commission regarding his understanding of past practices , when an EIS was required , noting that it was completed after the Planning Commission had made its recommendation to the City Council and before Council action on that recommendation . The Assistant City Attorney indicated that it is his opinion that this process is acceptable from a legal standpoint . However , he noted that the decision-making body should have all of the environmental impact information before it at the earliest possible date and that there has to be a proposal upon which the EIS can be addressed . In the opinion of the City Attor- ney ' s Office , the earliest possible time would be after the public hearing and after a proposal has been directed to one of the study committees . Mr. Kellogg urged an early identification of environ- mental impact , noting that an in-depth consideration by the Commis- sion is desirable before a recommendation is made to the City Council . For clarification , the Planning Director reviewed the Commission ' s activities regarding their study of the Comprehensive Plan for the Southeast Quadrant . He noted that the study included a review of the quadrant in its entirety. However , there have been three specific area requests from the public proposing a change in the existing Plan . The public hearing has been closed with regard to all proposals and the matter referred to the Comprehensive Planning Committee . The Committee report is pending resolution of the question of the timing of the EIS process . Discussion between the Commissioners and the Assistant City Attorney followed with regard to the following possibilities : preparation of an EIS for the original Committee proposal only , inclusion of the three area requests from the public in the EIS , the Commission ' s making a tentative recommendation on the proposals at this time , and the Comprehensive Planning Committee responding in a report regarding all questions raised at the public hearings and an EIS prepared on the basis of that report . There was further discussion regarding defining the earliest possible date for identification • Renton Planning Commission Public Hearing Meeting May 23 , 1979 Page Two of environmental impact , the possible necessity for a supplemental EIS should the Commission have substantial disagreement with the Committee report , staff progress on an EIS presently being prepared on the entire quadrant and its general nature , the state law with regard to the review procedure , and the need for as early a response as possible to the public . It was noted that should the Commission decide to take action first , and then the EIS be prepared , the EIS process would have to be completed prior to the recommendation being made to the City Council . IT WAS THEN ACTION: MOVED BY TEEGARDEN, SECONDED BY MOLA , THAT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE BE AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH RECOMMENDATIONS ON ALL OF THE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT AND TO PREPARE RECOMMENDA- TIONS UPON WHICH AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT MAY BE PREPARED, AT WHICH TIME BOTH THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AND THE EIS BE SUB- MITTED TO THE COMMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION. Discussion ensued relative to the possible need for a supplemental EIS and the probable time-frame for its review should the Commission change the committee report significantly , provision in the EIS for alternative proposals , the possibility of making a proposal for purposes of environmental assessment , the obligation to the public to make a decision based upon all of the information that might be available , including the EIS , and the need for early action while the input from the public is still in mind . As there was no further discussion , the Chairman called for the question . A roll call vote was requested with the following results : BUCKINGHAM - NO HANIS - NO WEBB - NO WARREN - AYE MOLA - AYE PORTER - AYE SCHELLERT - NO TEEGARDEN - AYE 4 - NO 4 - AYE As there was a tie vote , a vote was requested from the Chairman . Noting , her personal feeling that the decision should be based on all of the information possible , the Chairman voted "aye. " MOTION CARRIED. A meeting of the Comprehensive Planning Committee was announced for 7 : 30 p . m. on May 30th . Commissioner Teegarden , Chairman , invited the participation of the other Commission members and noted that the meeting would be open to the public . 4 . PUBLIC HEARING : COUNCIL REFERRAL: CO1v1PREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING - WEST HILL AREA REVIEW OF THE NORTHWEST SECTION OF THE CITY FROM TAYLOR AVENUE N ,W , TO THE WEST CITY LIMITS AND RENTON AVENUE TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS The Chairman noted the area under review and asked the Commissioners about any conflict of interests they may have regarding the matter. Commissioner Teegarden indicated that he felt he should be excused , as he was a member of the Commission at the time the rezone Renton Planning Commission Public Hearing Meeting May 23 , 1979 Page Three occurred on the disputed property , that he is a resident on the West Hill , and he feels there is no way he can escape being accused of prejudice . The Chairman excused Mr . Teegarden , noting that the hearing this evening related to the specific item on which he considered the rezone . The Chairman advised that the review this evening is the result of the residents ' concern regarding a particular construction proposal in their area , but that this in itself is not a Planning Commission question . As the result of the neighborhood concern , the City Council referred the question of land use and zoning on the West Hill to the Commission for review . She noted that the matter had been referred to the Ordinance Development Com- mittee , and they had recommended this evening ' s public hearing . A letter from Mr . and Mrs . A. Rivily , 411 Seneca Court N . W . , Renton , indicating their opposition to any rezoning , was read into the record . Noting no further correspondence , a presentation from the Planning Director regarding the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the subject area was requested . A. LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Ericksen defined the Comprehensive Plan and reviewed land use designations for the audience. He noted the ninety-day moratorium on multi -family construction in the area north of Renton Avenue and westerly of Taylor and pointed out the study area on the map. He advised that the Renton Comprehen- sive Plan does extend beyond the city limits and includes community facilities , but that the emphasis this evening is concerned with single and multi -family land use designations . The Chairman invited public comment . Scott McBee , 13208 Renton Avenue South , Renton , inquired as to why public hearing signs were posted outside the city limits and indicated his opposition to multi -family develop- ments in the area . The Planning Director advised that inas- much as the Comprehensive Plan extends beyond the city limits , those areas were posted to give the residents an opportunity to express their interest . Marilyn McCrum, 410 Stevens Avenue N . W . , Renton , requested a definition of low , medium, and high density multi -family designations . The Planning Director advised regarding densi - ties allowed in each designation as well as setback , height , and lot coverage requirements . Peter Raphael , 408 Seneca Avenue N .W . , Renton , inquired regarding any communication between the City and County with regard to land use planning . The Planning Director and Com- mission Chairman advised regarding coordination with the County on these matters . Norman L . Sundquist , 458 Lind Avenue N . W . , Renton , asked what steps were necessary to stop anything other than single family construction in the area . He was invited by Mr. Ericksen to come to the Planning Department to review the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map , and the Planning Director offered to respond to any questions . Noting inadequate roads , sewers , and water supplies , Mr. Sundquist suggested that the Commissioners visit their area . He indicated his disapproval of multi -family construction in the entire area . Ernie Arnone , 207 Taylor Avenue N .W . , Renton , indicated his support of high density multi -family development along Tay- lor Avenue , indicating the adequacy of the roads and the potential increase in the value of his property . Renton Planning Commission Public Hearing Meeting May 23 , 1979 Page Four Leroy Johnson , 503 Seneca Avenue N . W . , Renton , requested that existing single family designations be maintained and that any multi -family designations be changed to single family due to inadequate access . George Flynn , 462 Lind Avenue N . W . , Renton , noted the potential extension of multi -family development to the single family resi - dential areas and poor streets with limited access due to the steep topography . Rcbin Little , 264 Maple Avenue N . W . , Renton , noted the impact of multi -family development on sewers and costs to the current residents and noted that the area was planned originally for single family use . In response to Mr . Little , the Planning Director advised that while the area was originally platted as single family resi - dential , the previous Comprehensive Plan ( 1965 ) classified approximately two-thirds of the hillside area as medium density multi -family residential . The Plan was revised in 1968 to reduce the multi -family areas to along Renton and Taylor Avenues . Responding to Commissioner Warren , Mr. Erick- sen indicated that these changes were made following public hearings by the Planning Commission with recommendations to the City Council and legal notice was provided . Barbara Little , 264 Maple Avenue N . W . , Renton , inquired regard- ing the procedure for developing a Comprehensive Plan . The Planning Director advised regarding the development of the Comprehensive Plan , which took approximately two years , and noted citizen involvement . Mr . Arnone indicated that he recalled signing a petition for R- 3 zoning at that time . Max Witters , 12820 - 84th South , Renton , inquired regarding the County plan for the area from 132nd to Renton Avenue . The Planning Director noted that the County does not have a land use plan but employs potential zoning classifications . Responding to Commissioner Hanis , he advised that the zoning for the area is SR. James Fenner , 402 Seneca Court N . W . , Renton , requested that the single family area within the city limits be retained due to topography . He asked for consideration of larger minimum lot sizes because of the steep hillside and limited access . Louise Lewis , 415 Seneca Avenue N . W . , Renton , inquired if the Commissioners visited the study areas and was advised by the Chairman that this was done as a part of their study . Patty Raphael , 408 Seneca Avenue N . W . , Renton , enumerated her reasons why the area should be designated as single family residential . They included the proximity to the airport and public safety , the rocky character of the soil and underground springs which create runoff problems and restricted access for emergency vehicles . Bill Gavin , 265 Lind Avenue N . W . , Renton , indicated that the biggest problem is the impact to traffic and access , especially on the southern end of this area because of topography . He also noted only one park available on the west side of Renton and inquired as to where the children would play should multi - family construction occur . He noted that high density develop- ment would result in the loss of a certain number of trees , which would affect the noise level from the airport and Airport Way and Renton Avenue . He noted petitions to the City Council in the past several months indicating the neighborhood ' s Renton Planning Commission Public Hearing Meeting May 23 , 1979 Page Five • opposition to multiple family dwellings . The Planning Direc- tor indicated that the information is on file and will be reviewed in the Commission ' s study. Mr. Gavin also noted that as the result of residential con- struction projects in the area , in which it was necessary to blast , the basement of his home is leaking. A recess was declared by the Chairman at 9 : 35 p . m. The meeting was resumted at 9 : 50 p . m. with all members noted above with the exception of Commissioner Teegarden in attendance. The Chairman invited further public comment regarding the Comprehensive Plan for the area . Rod Sletten , 255 Lind Avenue N .W . , Renton , indicated his opin- ion that those streets are just about unbuildable due to topog- raphy . He inquired regarding surveyors in the area working on a street proposal , asked about plans for improvement of Lind Avenue , and noted potential impact to his property. Bob Clemens , Renton , indicated his opposition to multi -family development due to access , traffic impacts , topography , and public safety . Wayne Carter , 463 Lind Ave . N .W . , Renton , indicated his con- cern regarding the impact on his property should Lind Avenue be widened. He also noted the effect this modication would have on children playing in the area . Barbara Little noted that the high density multiple designation permits construction up to 95 feet in height and inquired regarding that kind of development in Renton other than City Hall . The Planning Director advised that the only other building in Renton that approximates that height would be the office building in Renton Village . Joanne Novis , 461 Taylor Avenue N . W . , Renton , inquired regard- ing the location of apartments in the area . These locations were noted on the map by Mr. Ericksen . Ms . Novis noted problems with underground streams , rocky soil , sewers in their neighborhood at the bottom of the Hill , and indicated her feeling that the area could not support any more development. The Chairman called for further comment . As there were none , IT WAS ACTION: MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY HANIS, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR STUDY AND RECOMMENDATION. MOTION CARRIED. Several members of the audience inquired regarding possible notification regarding the Commission ' s decision and were invited to leave their names and addresses with the Recording Secretary . The Planning Director advised that they would be notified of the Committee meeting and that in view of the moratorium, it is essential that the Commission expedite its action . Commissioner Hanis , Chairman of the Ordinance Development Com- mittee , advised that the Committee recommendation would be made at the June 13 , 1979 , public meeting of the Planning Commission . It was noted that the Committee meeting would be open to the public , but it was urged that the homeowners association send some representatives due to limited space. Renton Planning Commission Public Hearing Meeting May 23 , 1979 Page Six B . REVIEW OF EXISTING ZONING The Chairman advised that area-wide zoning for the West Hill community , as defined above , would now be considered . A review by the Planning Director was requested . Mr . Ericksen displayed a map of the study area , noted existing zoning , and discussed zoning requirements and relationships of the zoning categories . The Chairman invited audience comment . Referring to the proposed Lakeview Towers condominium project located at N . W . 2nd and Lind Avenue N . W . , Barbara Little , 264 Maple Avenue N . W . , Renton , noted her concern that it would cause the greatest problems in that area . She indicated her awareness that the Planning Commission cannot do anything about the planned construction but requested that the area be down-zoned to provide for a single family neighborhood . The Chairman inquired regarding the situation relative to building permits in the area . The Assistant Attorney indicated that any building permits that were filed and approved prior to the execution of the moratorium on multi - family development are not affected by any rezoning action that the City might take . However , rezoning to less intensive use can be considered for future application for building permits . Connie Raphael , 408 Seneca Avenue N . W . , Renton , noting that an R-4 zoning classification allows structures up to 95 feet or six stories in height , requested that an EIS be required before any building permit is issued in those districts . She indica- ted her feeling that six-story buildings only be built in cer- tain areas , such as commercial districts , and that in view of the limited space in Renton and due to aesthetics , it is gen- erally not appropriate in Renton . She noted that such develop- ment in low density multi -family and single family residential areas creates traffic problems . She also cited the lack of parks in the subject area . Ms . Raphael also requested public notification before any zoning is changed . In response to Ms . Raphael , the Planning Director advised that any zoning changes had to be in agreement with the Comprehen- sive Plan and that there would be proper public notice . It was noted that applications for rezone were heard by the Hearing Examiner , who makes a recommendation to the City Council , and that petitions pro and con are often submitted and are con - sidered . Robin Little , 264 Maple Avenue N . W . , Renton , advised that two houses had been constructed next to his residence last year and that blasting had been necessary in conjunction with the development . He described sinkage and drainage problems in his home and area , which he feels are a direct result , since the blasting . He noted his feeling that blasting in the R-3 and R-4 designated areas could affect a spring three blocks away and recommended a change in designation to single family . Harry G . Hollaway , 412 Seneca Avenue N . W . , Renton , inquired regarding payment for the provision of utilities should Lake- view Towers be built . He was advised by Mr. Ericksen regarding possible methods of payment . The Planning Director also advised regarding provision for necessary street improvements in response to Commissioner Hanis but noted that these matters are not specifically zoning questions . Norman Sundquist , 458 Lind Avenue N . W . , Renton , also commented on potential impacts to Lind Avenue should Lakeview Towers be developed . • Renton Planning Commission Public Hearing Meeting May 23 , 1979 Page Seven • George Flynn , 462 Lind Avenue N . W . , Renton , asked how he could obtain assurance that the area would remain single family resi - dential . He was advised by the Planning Director regarding zoning procedures and requirements and encouraged to become informed and involved on these issues . Bill Gavin , 265 Lind Avenue N . W . , Renton , inquired regarding the difference between the present Comprehensive Plan land use designation and existing zoning for the Lakeview Towers site . Mr . Ericksen noted that the 1965 Comprehensive Plan had indi - cated most of that area for multi -family use and that at the time the property was zoned to multi -family , it was in con- formance with the Comprehensive Plan . Wayne Carter , 463 Lind Avenue N . W. , noted possible conflict of interest regarding the Lakeview Towers site. The Chairman advised that there is nothing the Planning Com- mission can do regarding the Lakeview Towers proposal . Mr. Flynn indicated his concern regarding the abrupt change between the proposed project and its single family residen- tial neighbors , and noted that there is no transition between uses . Present methods of assessing zoning requests were then reviewed by the Planning Director . Gloria Larson , 12837 - 84th Avenue South , Renton , inquired regarding how long the Lakeview Towers site had been zoned R-3 and R-4 . She also commented on the need for an EIS for such a large project. There was further review by the Planning Director , Commission Chairman , and the Assistant City Attorney regarding the Com- prehensive Plan , zoning , and building permit procedures . It was noted that the zoning of the site in question had been advertised and is a matter of public record . Ms . Raphael inquired regarding other multi - family sites in the area and asked that before any multiple family development is permitted that circulation and traffic impacts be considered . Ron McDonald , 216 N . W . 5th Street , Renton , inquired regarding possible regulations regarding access to Renton and Rainier Avenues . Carolyn Fenner, 402 Seneca Court N . W. , Renton , inquired regard- ing the process for changing the Comprehensive Plan and zoning and what protection they have against spot zoning. Norman Sundquist inquired if there had ever been a group of property owners come in and indicate a desire to have a number of apartment buildings in their area . The Planning Director advised regarding such a situation . Clarence Hall , 428 Seneca Avenue N . W . , Renton , noted topographi - cal problems which would preclude further multi -family develop- ment in the area and requested that it all be designated as single family. Kathy Keolker, 532 Cedar Avenue South , indicated that while she is the president of the Renton Hill Homeowners Association , she is speaking for herself. Mrs . Keolker referred to earlier City action regarding changes from multi -family to single fam- ily designations in land use and zoning on Renton Hill and noted similarities between the two areas and two situations . She cited the issues of traffic congestion , access , character of the neighborhood , topography , view properties , underground streams , and public safety . She noted requirements for areas + J Renton Planning Commission Public Hearing Meeting May 23 , 1979 Page Eight appropriate for multiple family development and encouraged that any multi -family zoning on the West Hill be changed to single family residential before problems occur . Darrel Vail , 553 Raymond Place N . W . , Renton , indicated his support that the single family residential concept be maintained in the area and noted problems that could occur in a " rapid growth " situation . He also recommended that should development occur, other methods than blasting be employed . Harry Thatcher , 454 Lind Avenue N . W . , Renton , indicated his feeling that rezone of the Lakeview Towers site had a greater negative impact on the residential area than not granting the multiple zoning would have had on those who hold the property. Ernie Arnone , 207 Taylor Avenue N . W . , Renton , indicated his concern for the residents above him. However , he indicated his desire to have the property remain zoned for multiple family development due to good access , an adequate street , and adequate utilities . Robin Little , 264 Maple Avenue N . W. , Renton , asked if the Melchers , who live at 304 N . W . 2nd , would approve of a six- story building on Mr . Arnone ' s property . Mr . Arnone indicated that he had called Mr. Melcher , who lives directly west of him , before he came to the meeting and that he indicated he wants his property to remain zoned R- 3 . Noting no further comments from the public , the Chairman opened the matter to discussion by the Commission . Following a brief discussion , IT WAS ACTION: MOVED BY WEBB, SECONDED BY MOLA, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION. MOTION CARRIED. There was discussion regarding a committee meeting , and inter- ested parties were requested to leave their names with the Recording Secretary for notification . The Planning Director noted that the Committee will report back to the Commission of the whole on June 13th . The Chairman thanked the audience for their participation and acknowledged their concerns . 5 . OTHER Commissioner Teegarden announced a Comprehensive Planning Committee meeting for 7 : 30 p . m. , May 30th , to review recommendations related to the Southeast Quadrant . Chairman Walker reminded the Commission of the forthcoming election of officers at the June meeting . Commissioner Schellert advised regarding activities of the Newcastle Community Plan Committee , noting meetings with the community witFi regard to alternatives . The Commission was reminded of a transportation meeting with Metro at the Renton Library at 7 : 30 p . m. , May 24th . As there was no further business before the Commission , IT WAS MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY WEBB , THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED . MOTION CARRIED . Renton Planning Commission Public Hearing Meeting May 23 , 1979 Page Nine The meeting was adjourned at 11 : 35 p . m. Joan A . Walker, Chairman r ; ,; Anthone Mola , Secretary • RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 13, 1979 MINUTES COi;f,ISSION MEMBERS PRESENT : Michael Hanis , Michael Porter , Barbara Schel - lert , Clark Teegarden , Anita Warren , Sanford Webb . COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT : Thomas Buckingham, Anthone Mola , Joan Walker. CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT : George Perry , Councilman . CITY STAFF PRESENT : Gordon Ericksen , Planning Director ; Willis Roberts , Recording Secretary . 1 . CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 8 : 03 p . m. by Vice-Chairman Teegarden , who welcomed the audience to the June public meeting of the Renton Plan- ning Commission . 2 - ROLL CALL was taken by the Recording Secretary . All members responded present with the exception of Commissioners Buckingham ( called out of town ) , Mola ( on military reserve duty) , Walker ( on vacation ) , and Webb ( expected to arrive later) . IT WAS THEN ACTION : MOVED BY HANIS , SECONDED BY PORTER, THAT THE ABSENT MEMBERS BE EXCUSED. MOTION CARRIED. 3 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES : The Vice- Chairman called for additions or corrections to the minutes of May 9 , 1979 . Noting none , they were declared approved as written . Additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting of May 23 , 1979 , were invited by Mr . Teegarden . On page one , in the first sentence of the first paragraph under "Administrative , " Mr. Teegarden noted the duplication of the word " process . " In addition he requested that the first paragraph under "Other" on page 8 be deleted , as it implied that he was present , when he had been excused from the meeting earlier . IT WAS THEN ACTION: MOVED BY HANIS , SECONDED BY SCHELLERT, TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES AS COR- RECTED. MOTION CARRIED . Noting the scheduling of the report on the West Hill Area by the Ordinance Development Committee next on the agenda , Vice-Chairman Teegarden explained , for the benefit of the audience , that he had been excused from the public hearing review on May 23 , 1979 , and for the same reasons that he had pre- sented at that meeting , he was excusing himself from the meeting regarding this matter . However , it was noted that Commissioner Webb had yet to arrive ; and , therefore , a quorum would not be represented . Therefore , the Commission proceeded to the administrative matters before the Commission . 4 - ADMINISTRATIVE: A . COMMITTEE REPORTS 1 . COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE Relative to the review of the Comprehensive Plan in the South- east Quadrant , Commissioner Teegarden , Chairman , reported that the Committee had met twice since the last committee-of-the- whole meeting . However , a decision had not been made , inas- much as Commissioner Mola had been unable to attend due to his Renton Planning Commission Public Meeting June 13 , 1979 Page Two military commitment . He advised that they meet again at 7 : 30 p . m. on June 20 , 1979 . 2 . ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Commissioner Hanis advised that the Committee had met to complete its review of the Comprehensive Plan for the West Hill , and a committee report would be presented later in the meeting. 3 . SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE Commissioner Schellert reported that the Committee had not met this month due to the absence of the Chairman ( on vacation ) . 4 . LIAISON COMMITTEE Commissioner Teegarden noted that the Liaison Committee had not met this month due to the absence of some of its members because of vacations . B , ELECTION OF OFFICERS It was decided to await the arrival of Commissioner Webb before proceeding with the election of officers . C. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW - NORTHEAST QUADRANT A letter from Barry R. Hatch , 14321 S . E . 138th , Renton , directed to the Special Studies Committee of the Planning Commission relative to their review of the Comprehensive Plan in the Northeast Quadrant of the City was read into the record by the Vice-Chairman . Mr. Hatch noted that as the owner of two small parcels of land fronting on S . E . 128th Street , just east of Union Avenue N . E . , which is currently under consideration for annexation to the City , he is requesting that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to allow a neighborhood-type business for his property. He also asked for an opportunity to discuss the matter with the Committee. Following a brief discussion , IT WAS ACTION: MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY HANIS, THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. 5 • WEST HILL AREA - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS Commissioner Webb arrived at 8 : 23 p . m. , noting that he had inadvertently been delayed due to some problems . Vice-Chairman Teegarden indicated that he was excusing himself from the West Hill review due to reasons previously stated and suggested that a temporary chairman be elected for this item only . He then called for nominations . IT WAS ACTION: MOVED BY WEBB , SECONDED BY HANIS, THAT COMMISSIONER PORTER BE NOMINATED AS TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN . Following a brief discussion , IT WAS ACTION: MOVED BY HANIS, SECONDED BY WEBB , THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED. On the original question , MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Teegarden excused himself from the meeting at 8 : 26 p . m. Renton Planning Commission Public Meeting June 13 , 1979 Page Three Acting Chairman Porter called for the committee report . Commissioner Hanis , Chairman of the Ordinance Development Committee , referred the Commission to their committee report which had been distributed earlier and noted a letter received this evening in oppo- sition from the West Hill Community Association . Discussion followed , and it was decided to first present the committee recommendation and letter for Commission consideration and then to allow an opportunity for public comment . Mr . Hanis then reviewed the Committee ' s recommendations concerning Comprehensive Plan land use designations and zoning classifications for the area . These are listed specifically as follows : 1 . Delete the medium density multiple land use designation on the Comprehensive Plan with the exception of a 200 foot depth strip adjacent to Taylor Avenue N . W . extending from Renton Avenue northerly to mid-block between N . W . Second Street and N . W . Second Place . 2 . The remainder of the block between N . W . Second Street and south of Second Place extending westerly from Taylor to Stevens be designated low density multiple family . 3 . The zoning for the medium and low density multiple family areas conform to the R-3 and R- 2 zoning classifications , and all remaining areas of the West Hill Study Area be rezoned to SR- 1 , Suburban Residence . The study area was pointed out on the map by Mr. Hanis , who noted the location of the proposed Lakeview Towers and the single family , low density and medium density multi -family areas . He contrasted the existing Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations with the proposed changes and discussed the Committee ' s reasoning for their recommendations . It was noted that the Committee had met with approxi - mately ten people from the community , at which this matter was con- sidered ; and they felt there was general consensus from the public . A letter dated June 11 , 1979 , and received this evening from Linnea D . Johnson , Secretary , the West Hill Community Association , 503 Seneca Avenue N . W . , Renton , was read into the record . Ms . Johnson indicated the community association ' s opposition to the Committee ' s recommendation , as it is their contention that it can lead to the spread of multi -family development . To provide protection against further encroachment by multi -family dwellings , they believe the whole area north of Renton Avenue and west of Taylor Avenue should be designated as single family on the Comprehensive Plan and feel it is appropriate due to the pre- dominant single family use in the area , the general consensus of the population , geographical features , existing roadways , utilities , and current character of the area . Commissioner Hanis reviewed the Committee ' s rationale regarding their recommendation , indicating that it is their feeling that the designa- tions should be in agreement with planned development . However , they do not want it to be an excuse for the expansion of multi - family development . The Acting Chairman invited questions from the Commission regarding the report , but none were offered . The Planning Director advised that in the past powerline rights-of-way have been designated as greenbelts and recommended also that the steep ravine areas just north of Renton Avenue between Taylor Avenue and 84th Avenue South be designated as greenbelt . Discussion among the Commissioners ensued relative to the proximity of the proposed greenbelt to any multi - family zoning and appropriate uses for greenbelts . IT WAS THEN Renton Planning Commission Public Meeting June 13 , 1979 Page Four ACTION: MOVED BY HANIS, SECONDED BY WEBB , THAT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE BE ADOPTED WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT THE GREENBELT AREA DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH THE MULTI-FAMILY AREAS, AND IT WAS PROPOSED TO BE ADDED AS ITEM NUMBER FOUR . MOTION CARRIED. At the request of the Acting Chairman , the Planning Director explained the next process in the procedure to change the Comprehen- sive Plan and zoning , noting that the Commission ' s recommendation is forwarded to the City Council at the earliest possible date . He advised that this was anticipated to be placed on the Council ' s June 25 , 1979 , agenda . The Council will then schedule a date for public input concerning the recommendation . Mr. Ericksen then responded to questions concerning building permits and submittal and review of construction plans . Comments from the audience then followed . Nancy Melcher , 304 N .W . 2nd , Renton , inquired regarding the status of the three pieces of property on the edge of the proposed Lakeview Towers site. She was advised regarding the existing and proposed Comprehensive Plan designations and zoning classifications and the kind of development that would be acceptable . She indicated her frustration regarding encroaching multi -family construction . Commissioner Webb , member of the Ordinance Development Committee , explained his thinking with regard to the Committee ' s recommenda- tion , indicating that it seemed to be the most equitable compromise and that it seemed to meet the approval of the people who attended the committee meeting . Jane Gavin , 265 Lind Avenue N . W . , indicated her feeling that the recommended changes would make their situation worse , noting that they provide for more multi -family than currently . Commissioner Hanis noted that the Commission was responding to a request from the Council to review the entire area and that he did not agree that the multi -family areas would be expanded if changed as recommended . Bill Gavin , 265 Lind Avenue N . W . , Renton , noted that at the May 31st public hearing only one or two people objected to all single family , but that is the way the rest of the residents - approximately three hundred - want to live . He stated that they aren ' t getting any representation from public officials representing their area due to their concerns regarding conflict of interest , and he ques- tioned the need for this concern . Acting Chairman Porter advised the audience that the minutes and comments would be submitted to the City Council along with the Planning Commission recommendation and that they would have another opportunity to be heard . It was also noted that there are rules regarding conflict of interest with which they try to abide. As there were no further audience comments offered , IT WAS MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY WARREN , THAT A RECESS BE DECLARED. MOTION CARRIED. A recess was declared at 9 : 00 p . m. The meeting was resumed at 9 : 12 p . m. with all members noted above in attendance . 6 - ELECTION OF OFFICERS It was noted that Commissioner Webb wished to be excused due to urgent personal business ; and , therefore , it was decided to conduct the election of officers for the year 1979-80 at this time . Also , it was noted that two members are expected to be unable to attend the July meeting due to vacation plans . The Vice-Chairman invited nominations for the position of Chairman . • Renton Planning Commission Public Meeting June 13 , 1979 Page Five Commissioner Hanis was nominated by Commissioner Porter. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY WEBB , THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED . Commissioner Hanis was declared the Chairman . Nominations for Vice-Chairman were invited by the Vice-Chairman . Commissioner Schellert nominated Commissioner Porter. IT WAS THEN MOVED BY WEBB , SECONDED BY HANIS , THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Porter was declared Vice-Chairman . Nominations for Secretary were invited by Mr. Teegarden . Commissioner Webb nominated Commissioner Schellert . IT WAS THEN MOVED BY HANIS , SECONDED BY PORTER, THAT THE NOMINATIONS FOR SECRETARY BE CLOSED . MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Schellert was declared Secretary . Vice-Chairman Teegarden announced the officers for the year 1979-80 as follows : CHAIRMAN - COMMISSIONER HANIS VICE-CHAIRMAN - COMMISSIONER PORTER SECRETARY - COMMISSIONER SCHELLERT Commissioner Webb left the meeting at this time , 9 : 17 p . m. 7 - NEWCASTLE PLANNIdG PROGRAf — PRESENTATION Commissioner Schellert introduced Mary Bundy from King County Division of Land Use Planning , who is here this evening to make a presentation relative to the County ' s study of the Newcastle Planning Area . She described the County ' s Comprehensive Plan and noted the division of unincorporated King County into thirteen planning areas . The process of preparation of land use plans for these areas was described . Slides were viewed of the existing land use map for the study area , and the composition of the community plans was noted . She described the makeup of the twenty-member citizens ' committee studying the area . Slides showing the diversity of the forty-square mile area were viewed . The product of the citizens ' committee is a recommendation to the King County Council . It is planned to present a proposed plan to the community by September and a proposed plan to the King County Council by the end of the year . Ms . Bundy then reviewed four land use alternatives being presented to the community for consideration in public meetings . Projected types of growth for various portions of the land use areas were described for each alternative proposal . A brochure entitled "Newcastle Com- munity Plan : Land Use Alternatives , " was distributed to the Commis- sion . She stressed that the County does not expect that a pure form of one of the alternatives will result , but instead there will be a combination of the best parts of each . The succeeding work and subjects to be addressed were then noted . Other efforts to communi - cate with the community and affected organizations and jurisdictions were noted . She then offered to respond to questions from the Com- mission . Ms . Bundy responded to questions regarding control or stimulation of the desired results called for in the various alternatives , effectu- ating the zoning that implements the Comprehensive Plan , park and recreational plans for the area , clustered housing , and the effect of trying to meet the Puget Sound Council of Governments 1990 forecast . Renton Planning Commission Public Meeting June 13 , 1979 Page Six 8- PROPOSED NEW ZONING ORDINANCE The Vice-Chairman requested a review of the proposed new Zoning Ordi - nance by the Planning Director. Mr. Ericksen noted that the new Zoning Ordinance is an attempt to consolidate and update the Zoning Ordinance, including incorporation of some new residential and commercial zone categories , consolida- tion of codes and ordinances pertaining to development such as land- scaping requirements , bulk storage , parking and loading , planned unit development , sign requirements , the mobile home park ordinance , etc . He then briefly reviewed the general content of the ordinance and asked the Commissioners to initiate their study in preparation for later in-depth review. A brief discussion among the Commissioners followed in which it was noted that the Zoning Ordinance is an imple- menting tool to carry out the Policies Element of the Comprehensive Plan . OTHER Vice-Chairman Teegarden noted receipt of a letter dated June 7 , 1979 , from M. Myers of the South End Walkers Club , offering compl ments regarding the Cedar River Trail System. Mr. Teegarden then gave a progress report relative to the current development and anticipated completion of the Trail system. As there was no other business before the Commission , IT WAS MOVED BY SCHELLERT , SECONDED BY HANIS , THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED . MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 15 p. m. Clark Teegarden , Vice-Chairman Sanford Webb , Acting Secretary k; I! a • Renton City Council 6/18/79 Page 4 Ordinances and Resolutions - Continued The committee report recommended the following ordinances for first reading: ORDINANCE #3324 Ordinance was read deleting certain sections of city code re police regulations. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND SHANE TO ADVANCE Police TOTO SECOND AND FINAL READINGS. CARRIED. Following readings it Regulations WAS MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND SHANE TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:ALL AYES(Except Councilman Trirnm who was not present)MOTION CARRIED Alley Vacation Ordinance was read vacating a portion of alley between SW 12th between SW 12th and SW 13th Streets as petitioned by Gunnar Ostlund. VAC-11-79. & 13th Streets MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE TO REFER BACK TO WAYS AND MEANS VAC-11-79 COMMITTEE. CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to all Council members and adopted by one motion without separate discussion unless requested. (Adopting motion to follow agenda items. ) MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY TO REMOVE ITEM 8d RE WEST HILL FROM THE AGENDA. CARRIED. West Hill Request Letter from West Hill Community (Jane Gavin, 265 Lind Ave. NW) was for Building read listing proposed building requirements for condominiums Requirements on the West Hill . MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND PERRY TO REFER TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. CARRIED. Councilwoman Shinpoch ilk no part in discussion due to conflict of interest. LID 307, Raymond City Clerk Mead reported June 13, 1979 bid opening for LID 307, Ave. SW - Bid Raymond Ave. SW street improvements and sanitary sewers. See Opening attached tabulation. Refer to Public Works Department and Transportation Committee. (SeeTransportation Committee report page 3.) Request for Letter from Public Works Director Gonnason requested travel Travel authorization for Cliff Davis for Multisonics training on new Multiplex Test Unit in Oakland, California. Request for $135.00 advance travel funds. Concur. Alley Vacation City Clerk Mead reports petition filed by E. Pierotti for alley between SW 12th vacation between SW 12th and SW 13th Streets . (VAC-14-79) Refer & 13th Streets to Public Works Dept. , Board of Public Works, and Transportation (VAC-14-79) Committee for verification of petition, appraisal and easements . Also refer to Ways and Means Committee for resolution setting August 6, 1979 for public hearing. Concur. 75% Petition City Clerk Mead report 75% annexation petition filed for Lazetti Lazetti annexation. Area in vicinity East of Kirkland Ave. NE & West of Annexation Honey Creek Park and North of the City Limits. Request for public hearing to be set for July 16, 1979. Concur. 10% Letter of City Clerk Mead reports 10% Letter of Intent to annex property intent - Union in the vicinity West of 136th Ave. SE to Union Ave. NE, South Ave.NE Annexation of NE 4th St. to SE 2nd P1 . Request for public meeting to be set for July 9, 1979. Concur. LID 307-Monterey Letter from Public Works Director Gonnason requested acceptance Terrace of completion of LID 309 Monterey Terrace Underground Conversion as of June 12, 1979 and set the hearing for` the Final Assessment Roll on July 23, 1979. The final roll was submitted in the amount of $61,279.60. Concur. Josephine Nunn Hearing Examiner recommended approval with restrictive covenants of Rezone rezone R-342-79, Josephine O. Nunn, from G to R-3. Property R-342-79 located 900' So. NE 4th; West of Union NE , between Greenwood Cemetery & City property. Concur and refer to Ways and Means Committee for Ordinance. ac / - g/aa _,5-' -1 . C2.2,-zelet-efe---7 2 May 6, 1979 l TO: Mayor Charles Delaurenti Renton City Council City of Renton Building Department City Hall 100 Mill St. Renton, WA 98055 The below list of requirements are submitted for your attention from the West Hill Community. The West Hill Community by now are no strangers to you and we are further asking that the following requests be signed and approved by the above mentioned parties: 1. The Building Permit for the condominiums on the West Hill was applied for at the time when the two parking space per living unit was required. We would like this to remain at a two parking space limit instead of the variance of 1.5 being applied. 2. No dynamiting at all ; on streets or condominium site. 3. No disruption from use of public roads for the residents in the area. 4. Repair driveways to present conditions or better. 5. No work hours during weekdays past 5:00 pm or earlier than 7:30 am. 6. No weekend work hours at all . 7. Residents will be free from any costs for any repair on streets , sewers, constructions cost, and pertaining to any LID which might occur. 8. Rockery or bulkhead be installed along Lind Avenue where street will be widened, instead of leaving a drop-off cliff. Signed: Asb910//p rp A. 1(1 I JLN vV d' �it.', 0. % ii Date gea✓ CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2264 WHEREAS it has been determined by the City Council that serious problems may result in the northwest quadrant of the City as hereinafter more particularly described if unlimited construction is permitted for any multiple dwellings, including condominiums, or commercial or industrial buildings, due to insufficient and inadequate street access for ingress and egress, and in particular for access by emergency vehicles, and that such existing problems may seriously affect the public health, safety and well-being of the community, and in particular the residents within the area, and WHEREAS the City Council has heretofore passed an Ordinance changing the Comprehensive Use Plan designation for the within described area to a single family residential designation in view of the above mentioned problems, among others, and WHEREAS the City Council has referred the subject of streets in t h e hereafter described area to the Planning and Development Committee, and WHEREAS it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City to establish a moratorium on certain construction pending completion of the present studies and reviews, including public hearings thereon, NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON liO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The above statements and recitals are hereby found to be true and correct in all respects. SECTION II: In furtherance of the public health, safety and general welfare, there is hereby declared a moratorium for the construction, improvement and alteration of any multiple apartment buildings, condominiums, commercial and/or industrial facili- ties of every type and nature, for a period of ninety (90) days from date hereof, and relating to the following described territory: The Northwest section of the City from Taylor Ave. NW to the West City limits and Renton 'Ave. to the North City Limits. In the event that the study and review of the zoning in the above described area has not been completed within the ninety day period, then this Resolution shall be renewed, without further action of the City Council, for an additional period of sixty (60) days. SECTION III: The within described moratorium shall not apply to existing • r 4 page 2 Resolution No. 2264 multiple apartment buildings, condominiums, single family or duplex dwellings or the renovation, repair or maintenance of them. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of April, 1979. • 4Delore��Mead, City Cler / APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 9th day of April, 1979. C;( Charles 4 elaurenti, Mayor Approved as to form: y I Lawrence J. Warrcicc, City Attorney 241--e-e Renton City Council 6/4/79 Page 4 CONSENT AGENDA - Continued LID 284 Letter from Public Works Director Gonnason requested public hearing Sewers be set for July 9, on the final assessment roll for Local Improve- Final Hearing ment District No. 284 sanitary sewers and trunk lines in the vicin- 7/9/79 ity of Jones Ave. NE between NE 40th and NE 44th St. The final assessment roll was sumbitted in the amount of $108,887.43. Concur. Final Payment Letter from Director of Parks and Recreation Webley requested CAG 018-79 Coundil acceptance for completion of installation of redwood play Park Equipment equipment structures at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Tiffany Park and final payment in amount of $9,481 .26 to Funco Playground Equipment Co. Request includes release of retained amount of $1 ,053.47 to contractor upon completion of requirements. Concur. Six-Year Letter from Public Works Director Gonnason requested public hearing Transportation be scheduled for June 18, 1979 for presentation of the annual Six- Improvement Year Transportation Improvement Program of streets and arterials. Program Council concur. Consent Agenda MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND SHANE, ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA. Approval CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE Arts and Crafts Letter from Renton Creative Arts, Pamela Stephens , Show Chairman, applied for blanket permit for 7th Annual Renton Creative Arts, Show the Carco Theatre grounds 21 and 22, at Show Arts and Crafts o July located at 1717 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton. The letter requested waiver of fee as done in the past. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PROCTOR, CONCUR AND REFER TO THE ADMINIS TRATION. N. CARRIED. Late Comer's Letter from 0/W Properties, Bellevue, requested Late Comer's Agreement Agreement be granted re water main extension on the south side of SW Grady Way winning at Cummins Northwest Diesel 's property to Oakdale SW. . The company desired compensation by future developers of adjoining properties to the North and future developers to West. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, CONCUR IN REQUEST AND REFER TO ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR PROPER PREPARATION OF AGREEMENT. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Jane Gavin, 265 Lind Ave. NW, called attention to opposition to building of Lakeview Towers in the northwest section of the City asking opinion of the first six story condominium in the City. Councilwoman Shinpoch left the Chambers and took no part in any discussion due to possible conflict of interest, being resident of area. Mayor Delaurenti explained building permit process. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER, COUNCIL HOLD EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS CITY'S LAW SUITS. CARRIED. Time: 9:45 p.m. Councilwoman Shinpoch returned to Chambers.' ADJOURNMENT Following Executive Session, all Council Members were present at 10:41 P.M. Roll Call . MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND CLYMER, MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Delores A. Mead, C.M.C. 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Renton, Wa. 98095 Attention City Clerk: Please write or call me if any departments of the City of Renton are meeting on any issues pertain- ing to the West Hill area of Renton A description of this area was so stated in the 90 day moretorium passed by the City Council in April 1979. I would also like to be in- formed if the :Mayor and/or City Council plans to dicuss West Hill in any way. Thanks, Patricia A. Raphael 772-5488-home 723-7124 -office itZL r s / �J "-_ln�7Li wwr DR.WILLIAM K.JACKSON.JR. I � •� • N. .a E- �,, o 5425 RAINIER AVE. SO.. SUITE B � e:.'4j -:� � �-o._T�-y � SEATTLE. WASHINGTON 98118 a--. I tmj, , iTNE,ZE City of Fenton ATT: City Clerk 200 Mill Avenue South Fenton, Washington ' $055 d C4Crt- A-711'44-1-tg. lj F J?1 408 Seneca Avenue Northwest Renton, ,ashington 98055 May 7, 1979 The Honorable Charles Delaurenti Mayor, City of Renton Renton, Washington 98055 Dear Mayor Delaurenti : X My primary purpose in writing to you is to request that you ask that an Environmental Impact Statement be issued on the proposed construction of Lakeview Towers on West Hill of Renton. Secondly, I feel that it is extremely important that the City of Renton develop an intelligent, fair, environmentally sound, long- range plan regarding the construction of high-rise multiple dwellings in the city. I am going to try to be logical and constructive on the topic of Lakeview Towers . Apparently nothing. can be done to change the past errors in the zoning to R-3 and R-4 or the acceptance of an application for a building permit for construction of Lakeview Towers. ]Nothing, that is, unless the taxpayers of Renton can raise the monies to take the case to court. I cannot comprehend why Renton citizens have to pay for the poor judgment used by the City of Renton in this matter. When Lakeview Towers approached the City of Renton, it should have been evident that a condominium would totally crush a residential neighborhood . West Hill is primarily a single-family residential area . There are only three apartment complexes. To consider allowing an 86-unit condominium in this area is a vast new concept that requires deep thought and long-range planning. On October 25, 1978, the Public Works Department issued a declaration letter of non-significance requiring no environmental impact statement from Lakeview Towers. Does the City of Renton really feel that the construction of a SIX-STORY condominium will not have a significant and harmful impact on the West Hill? The traffic ramifications will be horrendous and the added burden of fire protection and police control will take in-depth planning. Does anyone realize that 73 of these units are in TWO six-story towers? Close your eyes and imagine City Hall or the Evergreen Building perched on the back of this hill, towering above all the little single-family homes which cluster around its base . (City Hall is seven stories high, the Evergreen Building is six stories high, and the Sheraton Inn is five stories high. These are the only buildings in the city of Renton which are over four stories in height. ) �� ' 8,2" 07-7- 77 Page 2 May 7 , 1979 The building of condominiums is a vast new field. There are going to be many landmark cases in court in the near future . Many builders are watching this Lakeview Towers case to see what the final decision will be. Remember, we are not talking about a duplex , triplex, or even a small apartment building. This is an 86-unit, six-story condominium, smack in the middle of a residential area. The City Council has tried to help us, but every time they have made an intelligent move , they have been advised by the City Attorney that they cannot act. One has the feeling that it is all right for the taxpayer to stick his neck out, but not the City. Is the construction of this large development more impor- tant than the 300 families on West Hill? There has been talk that part of this protest is politically motivated. It did not begin this way, but if we are not helped in this matter, it may become a political issue . If someone checked the West Hill voting precincts, it would be found that the percentage of active voters is considerably higher than many areas. In conclusion, Mayor Delaurenti, I wish to repeat my request that you ask that an Environmental Impact Statement be issued on the Lakeview Towers construction. The residents of West Hill are now experiencing the results of outmoded policy planning by the City. Thus, I also ask that the Planning Commission keep this classic case in mind and formulate consistent policies, and in the future require an Environmental Impact Statement on all multiple-building construction in the City of Renton. Very truly yours , • ( 440`-)14 /14 Patricia Raphael cc : Daily Record Chronicle Renton City Council 4/23/79 Page 2 AUDIENCE COMMENT No Parking Bruce McKay, 241 Factory Ave. N. , inquired re posting of no Signs parking signs in his area with no warning of a traffic revision. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER REFER TO MAYOR'S OFFICE. CARRIED. Objection to Robin Little, 264 Maple Ave. NW, requested council keep all Lakeview Towers factors in mind before authorizing permits for development of Lakeview Towers property. Patricia Raphael , inquired about requirements of publishing Declaration of Non-Significance. City Clerk Mead noted publishing was not required. Barbara Little, 264 Maple Ave. NW, commented on no requirements for publication of Declaration of Non-Significance. Following discussion it was MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER TO REFER MATTER OF PUBLICATIONS AND APPEAL TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. ROLL CALL: 4-AYE: STREDICKE, PROCTOR, CLYMER, TRIMM; 2-NO: PERRY, SHANE. MOTION CARRIED. Sandy Webb, 264 Chelan Ave. SE, noted his concern for the residents of West Renton. Council President Shinpoch left the Chambers and took no part in any discussion or action on this matter. Steve Mennet, 11632-140th Ave. SE, inquired of lack of notice regarding previously discussed annexation. City Clerk Mead noted list of twelve (12) locations of posting in the area. Recess MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHANE, TO RECESS. CARRIED. Council recessed at 9:20 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m. Roll Call : All council members present. OLD BUSINESS Public Safety Public Safety Committee Chairwoman Proctor presented Committee Report report recommending an amendment to the Parking and Fire Lane Loading Regulations Ordinance regarding fire lanes and Ordinance that the matter be referred to the Ways and Means Committee. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER TO CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later adoption of Ordinance #3312. ) "Scared Straight" Public Safety Committee report recommended the Police Department Program be authorized to start the program "Scared Straight" and that $650 be authorized for purchase of the film. *MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND PROCTOR TO CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION AND REFER THE MATTER TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. AMENDING MOTION BY CLYMER, SECOND SHANE TO REFER MATTER OF FUNDING TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED. *ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. LEAA Funding Public Safety Committee report recommended the Police Department be authorized to apply for LEAA funding for continuation of a program started a year ago and refer the matter to Ways apd Means Committee for the proper resolution. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND PROCTOR TO CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. (See later adoption of Resolution #2271. ) Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee Chairman Clymer presented report Committee Report recommending concurrence in the Mayor' s appointment of Fred J. Appointment of Kaufman to the position of Land Use Hearing Examiner. MOVED Land Use Hearing BY PERRY, SECOND SHANE TO CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. Examiner - Fred J. CARRIED. Mayor Delaurenti introduced Mr. Kaufman and noted Kaufman the appointment will be effective May 1, 1979. Appointment to Ways and Means Committee report recommended concurrence in the Human Rights and Mayor' s appointment of Peggy Cummins to the Human Rights and Affair Commission Affairs Commission. (Term effective to 4/25/80. ) MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND PROCTOR TO CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 23 , 1979 Municipal Building Monday , 8: 00 P . M. Council Chambers MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Charles J. Delaurenti led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the Renton City Council meeting to order, ROLL CALL OF BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, Council President, RICHARD M. STREDICKE, COUNCIL MARGARET L. PROCTOR, GEORGE J. PERRY, EARL CLYMER, THOMAS W. TRIMM AND CHARLES F. SHANE. CITY OFFICIALS CHARLES J. DELAURENTI, Mayor; DEL MEAD, City Clerk; W.E. BENNETT, PRESENT Deputy Finance Director; LAWRENCE WARREN, City Attorney; GORDON Y. ERICKSEN, Planning Director; WARREN GONNASON, Public Works Director; MIKE PARNESS, Administrative Assistant; RICHARD GEISSLER, Fire Chief; RON HEIRET, Park Supt. ; JIM PHALEN, Police Dept. Rep. PRESS GREG ANDERSON, Daily Record Chronicle; SALLY McDONALD, Seattle Times. MINUTE APPROVAL Council President Shinpoch requested correction Page 3, Paragraph 1, Council Meeting 4/16/79, the attorney advised. MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND CLYMER, 4/16/79 TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 1979 AS CORRECTED. CARRIED. MINUTE APPROVAL MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND CLYMER, MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 1979 COMMITTEE Committee of OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. CARRIED. the Whole PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notice having been posted, Cascadia published, and mailed according to law, Mayor Delaurenti opened Annexation the public hearing to consider Cascadia Annexation 75% petition, 75% Petition in the vicinity south of Honeydew Elementary School and north of NE 4th Street, between existing City Limits and 140th Ave. SE. Letter from City Clerk Mead reported the petition has been certified valid by the Planning Department and contains signatures representing ownership of 79.94% of the total assessed valuation, at least 75% being required by law. The letter recalled preliminary meeting 10/23/78 wherein Council authorized circulation of the petition and owners agreed to accept the City's Comprehensive Plan; proposed zoning; and any pre-existing bonded indebtedness of the City. Mr. Gordon Ericksen, Planning Director, presented staff report noting area consists of 107.3 acres, approximately 22 dwelling units with an estimated population of 64, and an assessed valuation of $1,117,000.00. Report also showed impact on City Departments as follows: Finance - approximately $5,963 additional revenue; Police Dept. - No impact at present time; Public Works Dept. - No significant impacts anticipated; Library - No signifi- cant impact; Fire Dept. - An increased cost of $16,309 per year. Mr. Ericksen also noted comparison of 1979 millage rates with a decrease shown for annexed areas. Mr. Dick Gilroy, Northward Development Co. , 1115-108th Ave. NE, Bellevue noted potential develop- ment of the area resulting in increased tax dollars. Folldwing discussion it was MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND PERRY TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER TO ACCEPT THE ANNEXATION AS PETITIONED AND AUTHORIZE THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO FILE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS WITH THE KING COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED. Introduction Mayor Delaurenti introduced former City Attorney, now Judge Shellan. i \\!.// CITY CLERK ' S OFFICE W ttCeb INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: C. J. Delaurenti , Mayor DATE : 4/3/79 W. Gonnason, Public Works Director G. Ericksen, Planning Director FROM: City Clerk's Office SUBJECT : Moratorium on Building of Multiple Residences • The Renton City Council at its regular meeting of 4/2/79 voted to place a moratorium on multiple construction in the northwest section of the City from Taylor Ave. NW to the West City Limits and Renton Ave. to the North City Limits to allow review of traffic access, emergency service and drainage in the area. cc: Building Division Traffic Engineering Fire Department Police Department Finance Department Engineering City Attorney Council President / OF R�� >, U y OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY • RENTON,WASHINGTO 1 l �, � z POST OFFICE BOX 626 100 2ntl AVENUE BUILDING • RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 255-8678 n °f LAWRENCE J.WAR Y DANIEL KELLOGG, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEc 091 �'3,A'�9'4r3 - CO o o P 917-,cp SE Pj cue TO: Hon. Charles J. Delaurenti, Mayor and Members of Renton City Council FROM: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney RE: Council Requirement of Environmental Impact Statement for Lakeview Towers Dear Mayor and Council Members: During the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting of April 9, 1979, the Council proposed to require an Environmental Impact Statement before the issuance of a building permit to Lakeview Towers. This action was prompted by citizens protests to the project heard during the audience comment and not as a regularly scheduled agenda item. In analyzing the legal ability of the Council to take the action proposed in requiring an Environmental Impact Statement, we first must review the State law, particularly that contained in RCW43.21C. This is the law commonly known as the State Environmental Protection Act. A relevant portion of that Act is RCW 43.21C.060 wherein it states: "Provided, however, That any governmental action, not requiring a legislative decision, may be conditioned or denied pursuant to this chapter only on the basis of specific adverse environmental impacts which are both identified in the environmental documents prepared pur- suant to the chapter and stated in writing by the respons- ible official of the acting governmental•agency." "Provided, further, That, except for permits and variances issued pursuant to chapter 90.58 RCW, when such a governmental action, not requiring a legislative decision, is condition or denied by a nonelected official of a local governmental agency, the decision shall be appealable to , the legislative authority of the acting local governmental agency in accordance with procedures established for such appeals by the legislative authority of the acting local government agency." It should be noted that the building permit in question is one for which the applicant has complied with the zoning and land use requirements of the City of Renton. Except as conditioned by the Hearing Examiner, or by the "responsible public official" issuance of the building permit is an administrative act only and not subject to legislative decision. Therefore, for the City to condition or deny its permit, the City must show possible adverse environment impacts stated in writing by the responsible official of the City. Under the Washington Administrative Code, Section 197-10-040 (30), a responsible public official means that officer or officers, committee, department or section of the lead agency designated by the lead agency's guidelines to undertake its responsibilities as lead agency. Under City Code, Section 4-2809 (A), such lead agency shall be the department receiving the first permit or license application . Apparently this would be the Building Department. According to the information given to the Council at the April 9, 1979 meeting, the responsible official issued a declaration of non-significance determining that no environmental impact statement was needed. The matter was not formally appealed under RCW 43.21C.080, nor was it appealed under City Code Section 4-2806 (D). Instead, the citizens in the area came directly to the Council, not through formal appeal or otherwise, but through audience comment. The Washington Administrative Code, through Section 197-10-375 sets forth under what conditions the City may withdraw a negative threshold determination. The negative threshold determination can be withdrawn if (1) New information becomes available to it indicating that the proposal may have significantadverse environmental impact, (2) the proposal has been modified after the threshold determination and such modification may cause the proposed action to have significant adverse environmental impacts, or (3) the negative threshold determination was procured by misrepresentation or lack of full disclosure by the proponent. • Washington Administrative Code Section 197-10-390 provides that a threshold de- termination by the lead agency is binding upon all agencies except that an agency having jurisdiction over the proposal, upon receipt of a ro osed declaration of nonsignificance from the lead agency may transmit a notice o as umption of lead agency status. This fact does not prohibit judicial review by a Court or quasi-judicial review by an agency during an administrative hearing. The above recitation is a rather lengthy synopsis of the law defining the roles and powers of various portions of City government with respect to the determination to require or not require an environment impact statement. The legislative body of the City has previously delegated its authority, as authorized by State law, to the defined lead agencies. There is no procedure in the Code, in the,Statutes, or in the Washington Administrative Code for the Council to hear an appeal. What is more, the Council took its action without notice to the property owner affected by the Council's decision, and without an opportunity for the property owner to respond. Such a procedure is questionable as it may be in violation of constitutional rights to due process. For the reasons stated hereinabove,it is this office's opinion that the Renton City Council may not require an environmental impact statement some months after a declaration of nonsignificance was issued by the responsible public official and that decision was not appealed. The appropriate procedure would be as outlined hereinabove in Washington Administrative Code Section 197-10-375. For your information, a copy of that Section is attached hereto. Whatever the City does, we should insure that the developer and property owner or owners have the right to respond to any "new information!' provided to the responsible public official. €" / La awrence tr. amen LJW:nd Encl. 197-10-405 i ronmental Policy Act x: - understood that the lead agency may withdraw any dec- review or rtappral mech is may be WAC 1onsider OS ed n[ d- ' , t laration of nonsignificance that it might issue in reliance dition toY upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepre- der DE 77-24, § 197 0 80, filed 12/22/77; Order 1. . h , sentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. 75-1, § 197-10-380, filed 12/17/75.] i ' Proponent: WAC 197-10-390 Effect of threshold determination [Order DE 77-24, § 197-10-365, filed 12/22/77; Order by lead agency. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) ;M j 75-1, § 197-10-365, filed 12/17/75.] below, a threshold determination by the lead agency is it • , binding upon all agencies. No agency shall repeat the WAC 197-10-370 Withdrawal of affirmative threshold determination procedures for substantially the determination. If at anytime after the issuance same proposal. This section shall not be construed tor- � li of threshold r t ion permit orprohibit review of a threshold of a declaration of significance, the proponent modifies judicial1IIthe proposal so that, in the judgment of the lead agency, urination by a court, or quasi-judicial review of a , i,:II all significant adverse environmental impacts which threshold determination by an agency during an admin- ..1 ` ,� ' might result are eliminated, the declaration of signifi- istrative hearing. i' } 14, cance shall be withdrawn and a declaration of nonsigni- (2) An agency with jurisdiction over a proposal, upon 1 , Tl ficance issued instead. If the proponent of a proposal is a receipt of a proposed declaration of nonsignificance from private applicant, the proposal shall not be considered the lead agency, may complete and transmit a notice of 1 of lead y modified until all license applications for the proposal assumption of WACagenc status after A a result of the r i- ., ' 1,§ r are revised to reflect the modification or other binding Q '' commitment is made by the applicant. [Order DE 77- ance withhas WACin effectreversed-10 5, the hecis on of the nh t_.,t ;; :, 24, § 197-10-370, filed 1 /22/77; Order 75-1, § 197- jurisdiction 10-370, filed 12/17/75.] tial lead agency regarding environmental insignificance li and as the new lead agency, will be required to prepare a ' I Withdrawal of negative threshold draft EIS and exercise the other responsibilities of a lead 1.i'II 1 j WAC 197-10-375 eg agency under these guidelines. [Order DE 77-24, § 197- ' ; ,; . determination. (1) Except after a nonexempt license has '' ? 10-390, filed 12/22/77; Order 75-1, § 197-10-390, been issued for a private project, the lead agency may i, ' , y filed 12/17/75.] .1 withdraw any proposed or final declaration of nonsigni- ficance when new information becomes available to it indicating that the proposal may have significant adverse WAC 197-10-400 Duty to begin preparation of a , , environmental impacts. draft EIS. After compliance with WAC 197-10-350, i '`;i; (2) The lead agency may withdraw any proposed or relating to preparation of a declaration of significance ; { • final declaration of nonsignificance at any time when: the lead agency shall prepare the draft and final EIS in i;;1; ;i (a) The proposal has been modified after the thresh- compliance with WAC 197-10-410 through 197-10- 4 �' modificationcause the 695. [Order DE 77-24, § 197-10-400, filed 12/22/77; ► old determination, and such may Order 75-1, 197-10-400, filed 12/17/75.] -I•�i %• proposed action to have significant adverse environmen- § +s ,: , tal impacts, or �iI til•s- (b) The negative threshold determination was pro- WAC 197-10-405 • Purpose and function of a draft $;' .+ i cured by misrepresentation or lack of full disclosure by EIS. (1) The principal purpose of the draft EIS docu- l ' f, the proponent of the proposal. ment is to transmit information concerning a proposed _t,..0,l (3) Whenever a negative threshold determination is governmental action and the alternatives to that action $ , withdrawn pursuant to this section, the lead agency shall to public officials, project sponsors, and interested citi- k 1', immediately reevaluate the proposal and make a revised zens. While the contents of a draft EIS may span a wide ili 1 w. threshold determination pursuant to WAC 197-10-300 spectrum of issues, the focus of the document is upon the Ii ' • through 197-10-360. nonsignificance following: of the adverse impacts upon the i t nst The assessmentc• i lik., 1-"` (4) Whenever a final declaration of no g (a) has been withdrawn for one of the reasons in subsection environment which may result from the proposed action �.{ and the lead agency, after reevaluation, determines or its alternatives, and 1' tp., 1 f (2), 8 that the proposal will have significant adverse environ- (b) An analysis of measures which may be taken to , mental impacts, agencies with jurisdiction shall initiate mitigate or eliminate those adverse impacts. '•,; ,t pemodifyappropriate, (2) Another principal function to be served by the ;^'"` '" procedures to suspend, or revoke, as •,. . ., any nonexempt licenses issued for the proposal until draft EIS process is to facilitate the transmittal to the I !;,� compliance with the procedures of these guidelines is lead agency from other governmental agencies and in- ;`, met. [Order DE 77-24, § 197-10-375, filed 12/22/77; terested citizens, substantive information concerning the • Order 75-1, § 197-10-375, filed 12/17/75.] adverse impacts upon the environment discussed inade- , quately or erroneously in the draft EIS. The draft EIS .'i t WAC 197-10-380 Intra-agency appeals of thresh- process also provides an opportunity for reviewers of the old determinations. Agencies may provide in their guide- document to bring to the attention of the lead agency • y - lines for internal review or appeals of threshold any issue of potential environmental concern which . ; i determinations, including appeals initiated by members should be explored by the lead agency prior to the issu- of the public. The time required to complete any such ance of a final EIS. ;; .: ITitle 197 WAC—p 251 iII ,' 1/7 ir)• ' • ir OF R�� tb 0 ° PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WARREN C. GONNASON, P.E. • DIRECTOR aMUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON.WASH. 98055 94 `O 206 235-2569 9�7 E0 SEPT I NTER—OFFICE MEMORANDUM CHARLES J. DELAURENTI MAYOR April 18, 1979 To: C. J . Delaurenti , Mayor From: Warren C. Gonnason, Public Works Director Subject: Lakeview Towers, West Hill This is in response to your request regarding the ownership and contractor on the proposed development of the Lakeview Towers Condominiums. The property is owned by a General Partnership registered in King County, doing business as Lakeview Towers Associates. Larry Dixon and Robert Kenkman are the Executive Partners and Larry Dixon is the Project Manager. The other members of the partnership are: Vern Lockard Roy Berringer Mel Denton Clarence Rankowski Gerald O'Hare Karl Strom Alex Escandar Lynn Thrasher Jim Nicholson The contractor for the proposed construction is Vern Lockard, dba Lockard Construction, Inc. A copy of this is being furnished to the City Clerk's Office so that Mr. Sund•uist may be advised. WCG:jt cc: City Clerk RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 16 , 1979 Municipal Building Monday , 8 : 00 P . M. Council Chambers MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Charles J. Delaurenti led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the Renton City Council meeting to order. ROLL CALL OF BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, Council President; RICHARD M. STREDICKE, COUNCIL MARGARET L. PROCTOR, GEORGE J. PERRY, EARL CLYMER, THOMAS W. TRIMM AND CHARLES F. SHANE. CITY OFFICIALS CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , Mayor; DEL MEAD, City Clerk; W. E. BENNETT, PRESENT Deputy Finance Director; LAWRENCE WARREN, City Attorney; GRODON Y. ERICKSEN, Planning Director; WARREN GONNASON, Public Works Director; JOHN WEBLEY, Parks and Recreation Director; JAMES MATTHEWS, Fire Department Rep. ; MICHAEL PARNESS, Administrative Assistant; JOHN BUFF, Police Representative. PRESS GREG ANDERSON, Daily Record Chronicle. MINUTE APPROVAL Upon inquiry by Council President Shinpoch for corrections or additions to the Council Minutes of 4/9/79,, Norm Sundquist, 458 Lind Ave. , requested addition Page 3, 2nd paragraph, "Request documentation from the Renton Fire Department be given to the West Hill Community Club, one week before issuance of tuilding permit, that adequate water supply is avilable at the present time for any emergency that might occur at the new development (Lakeview Towers) ; also whether or not all City fire regulation standards have been met. " MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND TRIMM, INCLUDE ADDITION. CARRIED. MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND TRIMM, APPROVE MUTES OF 4/9/79 AS CORRECTED. Councilwoman Shinpoch requested the record indicate she took no part in voting on this matter due to possible conflict of interest (being resident of West Hill area) . CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted, Street Vacation published and mailed according to law, Mayor Delaurenti opened Portion of the public hearing to consider vacation of a portion of California California Ave. Ave./N. 7th St. west of Garden Ave. N. and a portion of alley West of Garden N. between Garden Ave. N. and Park Ave. N. as petitioned and con- and Adjacent tinued from 3/26 and 4/9/79. City Clerk Mead reported receipt Alley of document awaited at previous public hearing; the supplement to petition for vacation of portion of California Ave. executed 1/5/79 by The Boeing Co. and Tek H. and Lily M. Wong owners of all abutting property to vacation. The document was signed by Harry H. and Anita V. Torrens as sellers under real estate contract of the property abutting vacation to Tek H. Wong. Mr. Wong, 2220 34th S, Seattle,noted his withdrawal of signature from petition, questioning his right to acquire property and if acquired, questioned maintenance of storm sewer located on south portion of California Ave. , and fencing of property by Boeing would not be helpful to egress. Upon inquiry, City Attorney Warren advised that under real estate contract, the seller retains fee title owner- ship and right of acquisition until contract paid. Public Works Director noted storm drainage would continue to be maintained by the City if vacated and easements to be retained on both north and south portions of street. During discussion, Mr. Wong noted he is listed as owner of property on King County tax rolls. Boeing representative, Harry Blangey, 12454 NE 6th,Bellevue, explained reason for vacation of street, that new building planned and area would be used for parking; fence not planned. Upon inquiry by Councilman Clymer, Mr. Blangy reported that Mr. Torrence had offered sale of that portion of street to The Boeing Co.if vacated. Cheryl Laimer, 619 167th NE, Bellevue, Boeing representative, asked that alley vacation be granted as the City Council is not questioning that portion. Following further discussion, it was Moved by Perry, Second Shane, close the public hearing. SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPUUH, LLUSE THE PUBLIC HEARING Renton City Council 4/16/79 Page 2 Public Hearing - Continued Street Vacation ON THE NORTH PART OF REQUESTED VACATION AND ON THE ALLEY, BUT California Ave. NOT ON THE SOUTH HALF OF STREET. SUBSTITUTE MOTION CARRIED. Petitioned MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, CONTINUE HEARING ON THE by Boeing Company SOUTH HALF OF REQUESTED VACATION FOR 30 DAYS. CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, COUNCIL CONCUR IN VACATION OF Hearing Continued ALLEY AND NORTH HALF OF CALIFORNIA AVE N. WITH THE CONDITION to 5/21/79 for OF UTILITY EASEMENT, CHARGING ONE-HALF ASSESSED VALUATION FOR South 30 Ft. PROPERTY VACATED AND REFER MATTER TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. California Ave. CARRIED. ROLL CALL: 5-AYE: SHINPOCH, STREDICKE, PROCTOR, PERRY, CLYMER; 2-NO: TRIMM AND SHANE. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been published, Lazetti Annexation posted and mailed, Mayor Delaurenti opened the public meeting 10% Petition to consider the 10% letter of intent to annex properties to the Highlands Area City located east of Kirkland Ave. NE and west of Honey Creek Park and north of the City Limits, being 3.15 acres of undeveloped land. Planning Director Ericksen explained the area on the Comprehensive Plan as low and medium density multi-family. Letter from City Clerk Mead explained the legislative body needs to determine whether to accept the letter of intent, require adoption of Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, pre- existing bonded indebtedness and authorize circulation of 75% petition. Paul Houser, 57 Monterey Ave. NE, Attorney represent- ing the Renton Housing Authority explained this site was selected for the building of the 55 low-income housing units, and intro- duced project architect. Council President Shinpoch noted project previously approved by the Council . Planning Director Ericksen explained that petition represents 100% favoring annexation but Council must follow legal requirements. Tony Lazetti , 2003 Shattuck Ave. S. , represented property owners and accepted the City's zoning, Comprehensive Plan and any pre-existing indebted- ness. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE 10% LETTER OF INTENT TO ANNEX AND AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF THE 75% PETITION REQUIRING ADOPTION OF ZONING, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ANY PRE-EXISTING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT James Lawrence, 2203 Jones P1 . SE, reported receipt of letter from the Public Works Director conducting poll concerning closure SE 20th St. of portion of SE 20th between Edmonds Dr. and Edmonds Ave. SE. and expressed his dissatisfaction at the proposed closure. Mr. Lawrence also objected to 4/9 Council action closing SE 18th St. Councilman Clymer explained Council 's attempt to determine wishes of people living in the area. Fund Raising Gerald Neissenger, It' l Do Tavern, 205 Airport Way, explained a group of independent bikers and bike enthusiasts have started a fund raising goal of $10,000 for Medic I . He explained first aid courses will be held at the tavern from 12:00 noon to 1 :00 Sundays; and asked that $50 caberet fee be waived for each of three or four music "jam" sessions planned to be held; also explained donation of time and product by Musicians and himself. City Attorney Warren explained Code section allowing waiver of fee for charitable events. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, REFER SUBJECT OF REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Introduction Mayor Delaurenti introduced Paul Maxin former Council Member recently returned from residence in Hawaii . Recess MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, FIVE-MINUTE RECESS. CARRIED. Council recessed at 9:30 and reconvened at 9:43 p.m. Roll Call : All Council Members present. OLD BUSINESS MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND CLYMER, COUNCIL RESCIND ACTION TAKEN LAST West Hill Area WEEK REQUIRING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ON WEST HILL of Moratorium MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION. CARRIED. Councilwoman Shinpoch requested on Multiple the record show she took no part in any discussion or action on Building this matter. MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND CLYMER, CITY ADMINISTRATION INVESTIGATE AND REPORT TO COUNCIL REGARDING ZONING OF PROPERTY BETWEEN 2ND PLACE AND 2ND STREET. CARRIED. councilman Stredicke abstained from voting and Councilwoman Shinpoch did not participate. t Renton City Council 4/16/79 Page 2 Public Hearing - Continued Street Vacation ON THE NORTH PART OF REQUESTED VACATION AND ON THE ALLEY, BUT California Ave. NOT ON THE SOUTH HALF OF STREET. SUBSTITUTE MOTION CARRIED. Petitioned MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, CONTINUE HEARING ON THE by Boeing Company SOUTH HALF OF REQUESTED VACATION FOR 30 DAYS. CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, COUNCIL CONCUR IN VACATION OF Hearing Continued ALLEY AND NORTH HALF OF CALIFORNIA AVE N. WITH THE CONDITION to 5/21/79 for OF UTILITY EASEMENT, CHARGING ONE-HALF ASSESSED VALUATION FOR South 30 Ft. PROPERTY VACATED AND REFER MATTER TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. California Ave. CARRIED. ROLL CALL: 5-AYE: SHINPOCH, STREDICKE, PROCTOR, PERRY, CLYMER; 2-NO: TRIMM AND SHANE. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC MEETING This being the date set and proper notices having been published, Lazetti Annexation posted and mailed, Mayor Delaurenti opened the public meeting 10% Petition to consider the 10% letter of intent to annex properties to the Highlands Area City located east of Kirkland Ave. NE and west of Honey Creek Park and north of the City Limits, being 3.15 acres of undeveloped land. Planning Director Ericksen explained the area on the Comprehensive Plan as low and medium density multi-family. Letter from City Clerk Mead explained the legislative body needs to determine whether to accept the letter of intent, require adoption of Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, pre- existing bonded indebtedness and authorize circulation of 75% petition. Paul Houser, 57 Monterey Ave. NE, Attorney represent- ing the Renton Housing Authority explained this site was selected for the building of the 55 low-income housing units, and intro- duced project architect. Council President Shinpoch noted project previously approved by the Council . Planning Director Ericksen explained that petition represents 100% favoring annexation but Council must follow legal requirements. Tony Lazetti , 2003 Shattuck Ave. S. , represented property owners and accepted the City' s zoning, Comprehensive Plan and any pre-existing indebted- ness. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE 10% LETTER OF INTENT TO ANNEX AND AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF THE 75% PETITION REQUIRING ADOPTION OF ZONING, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ANY PRE-EXISTING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT James Lawrence, 2203 Jones Pl . SE, reported receipt of letter from the Public Works Director conducting poll concerning closure SE 20th St. of portion of SE 20th between Edmonds Dr. and Edmonds Ave. SE. and expressed his dissatisfaction at the proposed closure. Mr. Lawrence also objected to 4/9 Council action closing SE 18th St. Councilman Clymer explained Council 's attempt to determine wishes of people living in the area. Fund Raising Gerald Neissenger, It' l Do Tavern, 205 Airport Way, explained a group of independent bikers and bike enthusiasts have started a fund raising goal of $10,000 for Medic I . He explained first aid courses will be held at the tavern from 12:00 noon to 1 :00 Sundays; and asked that $50 caberet fee be waived for each of three or four music "jam" sessions planned to be held; also explai ed donation of time and product by Musicians and himself. City Attorney Warren explained Code section allowing waiver of fee for charitable events. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, REFER SUBJECT OF REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Introduction Mayor Delaurenti introduced Paul Maxin former Council Member recently returned from residence in Hawaii . Recess MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, FIVE-MINUTE RECESS. CARRIED. Council recessed at 9:30 and reconvened at 9:43 p.m. Roll Call : All Council Members present. OLD BUSINESS MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND CLYMER, COUNCIL RESCIND ACTION TAKEN LAST West Hill Area WEEK REQUIRING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ON WEST HILL of Moratorium MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION. CARRIED. Councilwoman Shinpoch requested on Multiple the record show she took no part in any discussion or action on Building this matter. MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND CLYMER, CITY ADMINISTRATION INVESTIGATE AND REPORT TO COUNCIL REGARDING ZONING OF PROPERTY BETWEEN 2ND PLACE AND 2ND STREET. CARRIED. Louncilman Stredicke abstained from voting and Councilwoman Shinpoch did not participa' e. • I RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 16 , 1979 Municipal Building Monday , 8: 00 P . M. Council Chambers MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Charles J. Delaurenti led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the Renton City Council meeting to order. ROLL CALL OF BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, Council President; RICHARD M. STREDICKE, COUNCIL MARGARET L. PROCTOR, GEORGE J. PERRY, EARL CLYMER, THOMAS W. TRIMM AND CHARLES F. SHANE. CITY OFFICIALS CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , Mayor; DEL MEAD, City Clerk; W. E. BENNETT, PRESENT Deputy Finance Director; LAWRENCE WARREN, City At rney; GRODON Y. ERICKSEN, Planning Director; WARREN GONNASON, ublic Works Director; JOHN WEBLEY, Parks and Recreation Dire tor; JAMES MATTHEWS, Fire Department Rep. ; MICHAEL PARNESS, Administrative Assistant; JOHN BUFF, Police Representative. PRESS GREG ANDERSON, Daily Record Chronicle. MINUTE APPROVAL Upon inquiry by Council President Shinpoc- for corrections or additions to the Council Minutes of 4/9/ 9, Norm Sundquist, 458 Lind Ave. , requested addition Page 3, 2 d paragraph, "Request documentation from the Renton Fire Department be given to the West Hill Community Club, one week before ssuance of tuilding permit, that adequate water supply is avilab e at the present time for any emergency that might occur at t'e new development (Lakeview Towers) ; also whether or not all C'ty fire regulation standards have been met. " MOVED BY SHANE, COND TRIMM, INCLUDE ADDITION. CARRIED. MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SEC' D TRIMM, APPROVE MIUUTES OF 4/9/79 AS CORRECTED. Councilwoian Shinpoch requested the record indicate she took no part in v•ting on this matter due to possible conflict of interest (being r:sident of West Hill area) . CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted, Street Vacation published and mailed accor,ing to law, Mayor Delaurenti opened Portion of the public hearing to con•ider vacation of a portion of California California Ave. Ave./N. 7th St. west of ►arden Ave. N. and a portion of alley West of Garden N. between Garden Ave. N. .nd Park Ave. N. as petitioned and con- and Adjacent tinued from 3/26 and 4 6/79. City Clerk Mead reported receipt Alley of document awaited ar previous public hearing; the supplement to petition for vacan on of portion of California Ave. executed 1/5/79 by The Boein•' Co. and Tek H. and Lily M. Wong owners of all abutting proper y to vacation. The document was signed by Harry H. and Anit. V. Torrens as sellers under real estate contract of the property . .utting vacation to Tek H. Wong. Mr. Wong, 2220 34th S, Seattle, oted his withdrawal of signature from petition, questioning his, right to acquire property and if acquired, questioned mai tenance of storm sewer located on south portion of California Av' . , and fencing of property by Boeing would not be helpful to e'ress. Upon inquiry, City Attorney Warren advised that under eal estate contract, the seller retains fee title owner- ship and r. .ht of acquisition until contract paid. Public Works Director •teu storm drainage would continue to be maintained by the City f vacated and easements to be retained on both north and south po tions of street. During discussion, Mr. Wong noted he is listed .s owner of property on King County tax rolls. Boeing repres' ntative, Harry Blangey, 12454 NE 6th,Bellevue, explained reaso' for vacation of street, that new building planned and area woul, be used for parking; fence not planned. Upon inquiry by Cou Gilman Clymer, Mr. Blangy reported that Mr. Torrence had off-red sale of that portion of street to The Boeing Co.if vacated. C -ryl Laimer, 619 167th NE, Bellevue, Boeing representative, . .ked that alley vacation be granted as the City Council is not •uestioning that portion. Following further discussion, it was Moved by Perry, Second Shane, close the public hearing. SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPUUH, LLUSE THE PUBLIC HEARING Renton City Council 4/16/79 Page 3 Old Business - Continued Motion Declared Moved by Shane, Second Proctor, City give all Senior Citizens Invalid 65 years of age and older living in their own homes, $50 off on City's portion of taxes. City Attorney Warren ruled motion in violation of the Washington State Constitution, that public funds could only be used for aid of poor and/or infirmed, that all persons 65 and older did not fall into that category. MOTION DECLARED INVALID BY MAYOR DELAURENTI . Utilities Utilities Committee Chairman Shane presented report recommending Committee Report concurrence in Public Works Director's report of 1/26/79 for the Camas Ave. NE establishment of a special fund for replacement of storm sewer Storm Sewer Line line in Camas Ave. NE except that the required contribution rate Replacement be $.03 per sq. ft. in lieu of the $.0228 per sq.ft. ; additional fee to provide hedge against inflation in procject cost. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECOND SHANE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN REPORT. CARRIED. West Hill LThe Utilities Committee report recommended the water supply needs Water Supply for the West Hill area be referred to the Administration for appropriate study and recommendation. Upon inquiry, Public Works Director Gonnason recalled recently aborted water project for the West Hill area when two of five water districts in the area refused to participate. Councilman Shane requested the item be held at the present time. City Shop The Utilities report recommended the City negotiate with the County Relocation for space adjacent to the County Shop site on NE 4th Street on a lease or purchase basis. MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND TRIMM, CONCUR IN REPORT RE CITY SHOP RELOCATION. CARRIED. R/W Adjoining The report stated matter of the right-of-way adjoining the American American Legion Legion Hall has been resolved and the City has assumed the Hall responsibility for correction. Upon inquiry by Councilman Clymer Public Works Director explained City would restore 10 ft. strip to original condition by oiling with payment out of street mainten- ance funds. (Approval follows) Undergrounding The report recommended that Council concur with Public Works Department request to amend City Code regarding joint services facilities for undergrounding and the matter be referred to the Ways and Means Committee for legislation. MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND BY PROCTOR, COUNCIL APPROVE ITEMS REGARDING RIGHT-OF-WAY AND UNDERGROUNDING. CARRIED. May Creek The Utilities Committee report enclosed status report from Metro Interceptor re City's request for the May Creek Interceptor Extension (funds included in Metro's 1980 capital budget) . The committee recom- Kennydale mended the Administration investigate and report back on the Interceptor feasibility for the Kennydale Interceptor and the Honey Creek Interceptor. MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL CONCUR. Dis- Honey Creek cussion ensued regarding prior attempts of Sewer LID' s in the Interceptor Kennydale area. Councilman Stredicke requested the record indicate his question to the City Attorney "If any member of the City Coun- cil or his/her immediate family members have any interest in any property or option on any property in relative area which may stand to benefit from this action, that they disqualify themselves from voting." City Attorney Warren advised Yes, any such person should disqualify themselves (except single family residence) . MOTION CARRIED. Metro Sewer Rate The Utilities Committee report attached proposed Metro sewer rate Increase increase from $3.55 per month per residential customer to $3.90 in 1980 with yearly increases to $4.65 in 1983. The committee report recommended that the Metro sewer rate not be increased. MOVED BY SHANE, SECOND TRIMM, COUNCIL ADOPT COMMITTEE REPORT. SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY PERRY, SECOND SHINPOCH, METRO JUSTIFY THE NEED FOR INCREASE AGAINST THE FACILITIES THEY HAVE INSTALLED IN THE CITY. SUBSTITUTE MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, CITY ADDRESS LETTER TO METRO COUNCIL THROUGH THE MAYOR'S OFFICE ASKING SPECIAL PRO RATED SENIOR CITIZENS RATE (Similar to City' s reduced water/sewer rates for low-income elderly)FOR ANY PROPOSED METRO RATE INCREASE . CARRIED. Renton City Council 4/16/79 Page 4 Old Business - Continued Committee of Whole Council President Shinpoch presented Committee of the Whole Report report advising memo from Mayor Delaurenti reported delay in asking consideration of the Building reorganization plan u it Building budget presentation; and that Councilman Stredicke had re. ested Reorganization information in advance of the budget hearings. (Informa ion) Fire Department The Committee of the Whole report recommended that th= subject of Consolidation & consolidation of Fire Departments and fire protectio, south of Protection for the City be referred to the Public Safety Committee for recommenda- South City tion to Council . MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER, ' ' FER MATTER TO THE BUDGET COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Spheres of The report recommended that the subject of Sph- es of Influence Influence be referred to the Ways and Means Committee fe the appropriate resolution with the stipulation that the nor ern boundary be adjusted to incorporate the Renton School District. The report stated the committee was assured that agre: ent at this time did not constitute a financial commitment nor ere there areas which were not negotiable at a later date. MO D BY SHINPOCH, SECOND CLYMER, CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION. CARR D. Trash Receptacles The report stated that Mayor Delaure i explained a need for 65 new trash receptacles with a purcha - price of $5,162.23 and the committee recommended that the mat ►-r be referred to the Community Services Committee. MOVED BY CLY R, SECOND TRIMM, CONCUR IN THE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee Ch. rman Clymer presented report recom- Committee Report mending second and final r: .dings of the following ordinances Ordinance #3308 (First readings 4/9/79) : Dalpay Rezone An ordinance was read ch nging zoning classification from G General R-143-78 to Light Industrial Dis rict L-1 for property located in vicinity of 620 SW 12th St. , k •wn as the Dalpay Rezone. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECOND CLYMER, ADOPT HE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance #3309 An ordinance was ead rezoning property from G-1 General to Single Briere Rezone Family Residence District SR-1 located in the vicinity of 1800 R-306-79 Duvall NE, kno as Fran Brier property. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER, ADOPT HE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: All Ayes Except STREDICKE VO D NO. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #3310 An ordinan'e was read transferring $10,000 for compromise litiga- Settlement tion rega ding damages and extra contract compensation claims in Hayes Mechanical favor of Hayes Mechanical , Inc. MOVED BY TRIMM, SECOND CLYMER, ADOPT READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES EXCEPT STREDICKE. CARRIED. First Reading An o►.inance was read rezoning property from G to B-1 Business Althoff Rezone and '-3 located on the southwest corner of Sunset Blvd. NE and R-272-78 An cortes Ave. NE, known as Althoff property. MOVED BY CLYMER, S'COND PROCTOR, CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE AND ' EFER BACK TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE FOR ONE WEEK. CARRIED. Resolution #2267 Ways and Means Committee recommended reading and adoption of Alley Vacation following resolutions : Between SW 12t A resolution was read setting date of 6/11/79 for public hearing and SW 13th to consider petition of Eugene Miles for vacation of alley VAC # 11-79 located between SW 12th and SW 13th Streets. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND BY SHINPOCH, ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Resolutio► #2268 A resolution was read transferring $6,382 from Contingency Fund Fund Tra'sfer to Current Fund for payment of 1979 Association of Washington AWC Due- Cities service fee ($.2178 per 1978 population of 29,000) . • MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHINPOCH, CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. See later action. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND SHANE, COUNCIL RECESS. CARRIED. Council recessed at 10:35 p.m. and reconvened at 10:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: All Council Members Present. Following discussion on resolution: - F • Renton City Council 4/16/79 Page 6 CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Valley General Letter from Valley General Hospital , Asst. Administrator, Dennis Hospital Popp, enclosed copy of 1979 contract with King County Emergency E.M.S. Medical Services (EMS) Dvn. to fund the Valley Medic I Program April through September 1979. The letter explained the Provider Group at its March meeting recommended approval of the contract with language deleted referencing "User Fees" as deleted in the 1978 contract. The letter requested approval contingent on a ' contract funding amount satisfactory to the Provider Group. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER, REFER TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. Substitute Motion by Perry, Seconf Proctor approve contract as written. SUBSTITUTE MOTION FAILED. MOTION CARRIED TO REFER TO COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Vacation of Letter from Radford & Co. , Colin W. Radford President, requested Easement release of easement and deed to Kennydale 405, a Washington State ! Joint Venture. The letter explained easement was abandoned in favor of a better location on the property and at time of recordin3 the Engineering Dept. inadvertently neglected to withdraw the subject easement (7508200650) . Letter of approval for release of easement was presented from Public Works Director Gonnason. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHANE, COUNCIL CONCUR AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO SIGN AGREEMENT. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS "Scared Councilman Perry presented newspaper article by John Hamer concerr1- Straight", ing adoption of the use of documentary "Scared Straight" shown recently on TV, wherein young offenders are taken into prison and talk to hardened criminals . Also included was note of approval of use of the film from Renton 's Crime Prevention Officer, Arnie Hubner. Upon discussion questioning jurisdiction over juveniles , it was MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND SHINPOCH, REFER SUBJECT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE . CARRIED. Councilman Shane requested information on revenue received, noting Utility tax should be reduced proportionately to more funds received than budgeted. AUDIENCE COMMENT Sandy Webb, 264 Chelan Ave. NE, expressed belief that Council should have vacated entire portion of California Ave. as no objections were received from fee owner. Objection to Robin Little, 264 Maple NW, inquired of Council action rescinding Lakeview Towers requirement for environmental impact statement for building in Northwest section and asked vested rights with submittal of petition at public hearing in October 1978, petition bearing 300 signatures opposing multiple construction. Council President Shinpoch left the Chambers and took no part in any discussion or kin action on this matter. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIE". The meeting adjourned at 11 :55 p.m. Delores A. Mead, C.M.C. 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Warren, City Attorney RE: Council Requirement of Environmental Impact Statement for Lakeview Towers Dear Mayor and Council Members: During the audience comment portion of the City Council meeting of April 9, 1979, the Council proposed to require an Environmental Impact Statement before the issuance of a building permit to Lakeview Towers. This action was prompted by citizens protests to the project heard during the audience comment and not as a regularly scheduled agenda item. In analyzing the legal ability of the Council to take the action proposed in requiring an Environmental Impact Statement, we first must review the State law, particularly that contained in RCW43.21C. This is the law commonly known as the State Environmental Protection Act. A relevant portion of that Act is RCW 43.21C.080 wherein it states: "Provided, however, That any governmental action, not requiring a legislative decision, may be conditioned or denied pursuant to this chapter only on the basis of specific adverse environmental impacts which are both identified in the environmental documents prepared pur- suant to the chapter and stated in writing by the respons- ible official of the acting governmental agency." "Provided, further, That, except for permits and variances issued pursuant to chapter 90.58 RCW, when such a governmental action, not requiring a legislative decision, is condition or denied by a nonelected official of a local governmental agency, the decision shall be appealable to the legislative authority of the acting local governmental agency in accordance with procedures established for such appeals by the legislative authority of the acting local government agency." It should be noted that the building permit in question is one for which the applicant has complied with the zoning and land use requirements of the City of Renton. Except as conditioned by the Hearing Examiner, or by the "responsible public official" issuance of the building permit is an administrative act only and not subject to legislative decision. Therefore, for the City to condition or deny its permit, the City must show possible adverse environment impacts stated in writing by the responsible official of the City. r Under the Washington Administrative Code, Section 197-10-040 (30), a responsible public official means that officer or officers, committee, department or section of the lead agency designated by the lead agency's guidelines to undertake its responsibilities as lead agency. Under City Code, Section 4-2809 (A), such lead agency shall be the department receiving the first permit or license application . Apparently this would be the Building Department. According to the information given to the Council at the April 9, 1979 meeting, the responsible official issued a declaration of non-significance determining that no environmental impact statement was needed. The matter was not formally appealed under RCW 43.21C.080, nor was it appealed under City Code Section 4-2806 (D). Instead, the citizens in the area came directly to the Council, not through formal appeal or otherwise, but through audience comment. The Washington Administrative Code, through Section 197-10-375 sets forth under what conditions the City may withdraw a negative threshold determination. The negative threshold determination can be withdrawn if (1) New information becomes available to it indicating that the proposal may have significant adverse environmental impact, (2) the proposal has been modified after the threshold determination and such modification may cause the proposed action to have significant adverse environmental impacts, or (3) the negative threshold determination was procured by misrepresentation or lack of full disclosure by the proponent. 4 Washington Administrative Code Section 197-10-390 provides that a threshold de- termination by the lead agency is binding upon all agencies except that an agency having jurisdiction over the proposal, upon receipt of a proposed declaration of nonsignificance from the lead agency may transmit a notice of assumption of lead agency status. This fact does not prohibit judicial review by a Court or quasi-judicial review by an agency during an administrative hearing. The above recitation is a rather lengthy synopsis of the law defining theroles; and powers of various portions of City government with respect to the determination to require or not require an environment impact statement. The legislative body of the City has previously delegated its authority, as authorized by State law, to the defined r lead agencies. There is no procedure in the Code, in the Statutes, or in the Washington Administrative Code for the Council to hear an appeal. What is more, the Council took its action without notice to the property owner affected by the Council's decision, and without an opportunity for the property owner to respond. Such a procedure is questionable as it may be in violation of constitutional rights to due process. For the reasons stated hereinabove,it is this offices opinion that the Renton City Council may not require an environmental impact statement some months after a declaration of nonsignificance was issued by the responsible public official and that decision was not appealed. The appropriate procedure would be as outlined hereinabove in Washington Administrative Code Section 197-10-375. For your information, a copy of that Section is attached hereto. Whatever the City does, we should insure that the developer and property owner or owners have the right to respond to any "new information" provided to the responsible public official. Lawrence J. Warren LJW:nd Incl. ironmental Policy Act Ti7-10-405 I. II 1 that the lead agency may withdraw any dec- review or appeal mech nis of nonsignificance that it might issue in reliance dition to that recomme ded by WAC 197-10r305 n[Or- nis checklist should there be any willful mitre re- tion or willful lack of full disclosure on m art. der DE 77-24, § 19i 10 80, filed 12/22/77; Order Y P 75-1, § 197—I0-380, filed 12/17/75.] Proponent: i� ` cr DE 77-24, § 197-10-365, filed 12/22/77; Order WAC 197-10-390 Effect of threshold determination tI i , § 197-10-365, filed 12/17/75.] by lead agency. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) below, a threshold determination by the lead agency is bindinguponagencies. AC 197-10-370 Withdrawal of affirmative threshold deteminat onprocedures for substant ally the j I , : : sold determination. If at any time after the issuance same proposal. This section shall not be construed to declaration of significance, the proponent modifies permit or prohibit judicial review of a threshold deter- IL roposal so that, in the judgment of the lead agency, mination by a court, or an agency during an admin-quasi—judicial review of a I gnificant adverse environmental impacts which threshold determination by �' II ;result are eliminated, the declaration of signifi- istrative hearing. + 1 k shall be withdrawn and a declaration of nonsigni- (2) An agency with jurisdiction over a proposal, upon 1I : ; � :e issued instead. If the proponent of a proposal is a receipt of a proposed declaration of nonsignificance from e applicant, the proposal shall not be considered the lead agency, may complete and transmit a notice of ,i' • led until all license applications for the proposal assumption of lead agency status after meeting '• 7 ,vised to reflect the modification or other binding quirements of WAC 197-10-345. As a result of compli- 'I itment is made by the applicant. [Order DE 77— ance with WAC 197-10-345, the agency with ! 1' t 197-10-370, filed 12/22/77; Order 75-1, § 197— jurisdiction has in effect reversed the decision of the ini- �, I++ 0, filed 12/17/75.1 tial lead agency regarding environmental insignificance11 ; ? ; and as the new I� { t C 197-10-375 Withdrawal of negative threshold lead agency, will be required to prepare a I jI draft EIS and exercise the other responsibilities of a lead .!; , '4 iination. (1) Except after a nonexempt license has agency under these guidelines. [Order DE 77-24, 197— �t slued for a private project, the lead agency may 10-390, filed 12/22/77; Order 75—I, § 197-10-390, ' i Mi� 4' t. : :. aw any proposed or final declaration of nonsigni- filed 12/17/75.] !.• , I ,when new information becomes available to it I, ing that the proposal may have significant adverse WAC 197-10-400 Dutyto begin if 1_! 'mental impacts. g preparation of a if I The lead agency may withdraw any proposed or draft g . After compliance with WAC 197-10-350, 11 r:,` .• .tclaration of nonsignificance at any time when: the lead agency shall prepare preparation of a declaration draft and final EIS in �.ficance 'i it t.`2 The proposal has been modified after the thresh- compliance with WAC 197-10-410 through 197-10— IIr,)�:,y�k ermination, and such modification may cause the 695. [Order DE 77-24, § 197-10-400, filed 12/22/77; 1,`;I' .1.;i*) 3 :d action to have significant adverse environmen- Order 75-1, § 197-10-400, filed 12/17/75.] r,..i' '1 'yt ,I acts, or Nr. The negative threshold determination was pro- WAC 197-10-405 Purpose and function of a draft !` . EIS. (1) The principal 4 t: )onent of the proposal. p p purpose of the draft EIS docu- ' Vhenever Pirf a negative threshold determination is ment is to transmit information concerning a proposed L!I x.x- wn pursuant to this section, the lead agency shall governmental action and the alternatives to that action ��l, itely reevaluate the proposal and a to public officials, project sponsors, and interested citi- • p li r+ Pi d determination pursuant to WAC make a revised-300 zens. While the contents of a draft EIS may span a wide i�.l -eltog.. deter—360. spectrum of issues, the focus of the document is upon the i 'I.jt Ti... 1. li ✓henever a final declaration of nonsignificance following: t I ,r. i withdrawn for one of the reasons in subsection (a) The assessment of the adverse impacts upon the 't xr the lead agency, after reevaluation, determines rialternatives, environment which may result from the proposed action , i.I r;2 * proposal will have significant adverse environ- (b)or its alternatives, and ;' , „ ;..k mpacts, agencies with jurisdiction shall initiate An analysis of measures which may be taken to l,'1 k!it es to suspend, modify or revoke, as appropriate, mitigate or eliminate those adverse impacts. exempt licenses issued for the proposal until P �' ; '�' hr (2) Another principal function to be served by the ! =�`:;;;,`i ce with the procedures of these is draft EIS process is to facilitate the transmittal to the ;`., ,,: y der DE 77-24, § 197-10-375, filed 12/22/77; guidelinesilead agency from other governmental agencies and in- I'! r -1, § 197-10-375, filed 12/17/75.] terested citizens, substantive information concerning the �I+� lIi, adverse impacts upon the environment discussed inade- quately or erroneously in the draft EIS. The draft EIS (I::: ninations. Agencies may provide e nstheir guide- documentprocess so to bringes an to thepattention of theportunity for iewers lead agf the ency [,1 internal review or appeals of thresholdyeoagency � �, itions, including appeals initiated by members should be explored bypotentiathe lead agency l Ip for torthen vissu- •: : blic. The time required to complete any such ance of a final EIS. fI•1 1:, (Title 197 WAC—p 251 7j CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2264 WHEREAS it has been determined by the City Council that serious problems may result in the northwest quadrant of the City as hereinafter more particularly described if unlimited construction is permitted for any multiple dwellings, including condominiums, or commercial or industrial buildings, due to insufficient and inadequate street access for ingress and egress, and in particular for access by emergency vehicles, and that such existing problems may seriously affect the public health, safety and well-being of the community, and in particular the residents within the area, and WHEREAS the City Council has heretofore passed an Ordinance changing the Comprehensive Use Plan designation for the within described area to a single family residential designation in view of the above mentioned problems, among others, and WHEREAS the City Council has referred the subject of streets in t h e hereafter described area to the Planning and Development Committee, and WHEREAS it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City to establish a moratorium on certain construction pending completion of the present studies and reviews, including public hearings thereon, NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The above statements and recitals are hereby found to be true and correct in all respects. SECTION II: In furtherance of the public health, safety and general welfare, there is hereby declared a moratorium for the construction, improvement and alteration of any multiple apartment buildings, condominiums, commercial and/or industrial facili- ties of every type and nature, for a period of ninety (90) days from date hereof, and relating to the following described territory: The Northwest section of the City from Taylor Ave. NW to the West City limits and Renton 'Ave. to the North City Limits. In the event that the study and review of the zoning in the above described area has not been completed within the ninety day period, then this Resolution shall be renewed, without further action of the City Council, for an additional period of sixty (60) days. SECTION III: The within described moratorium shall not apply to existing r .4• page 2 Resolution No. 2264 multiple apartment buildings, condominiums, single family or duplex dwellings or the renovation, repair or maintenance of them. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of April, 1979. Delores A. Mead, City Cler APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 9th day of April, 1979. har es ,. elaurenti, Mayor Approved as to forms Lawrence J. Warr , City Attorney OA. F R� A. ;rt, OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY• RENTON,WASHINGTON POST OFFICE BOX 626 100 2nd AVENUE BUILDING • RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 255-8678 0 sir • o r °j LAWRENCE I.WARREN, CITY ATTORNEY DANIEL KELLOGG, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY ,0 rO 0,94 • ?E . sEeloi% P MEMORANDUM. April 4 1979 RECEIVED APR 5 1979 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council CITY COUNCIL FROM: Dan Kellogg, Assistant City Attorney RENTON, HI"� RE: Effective Date of Vesting of Rights Under Building Permit Application You have requested our opinion concerning the applicable date of the vesting bf an applicant' s rights for a building permit in light of the Council ' s action of the past meeting of enacting a moratorium on building permits in the Northwest area of the city. My initial oral opinion rendered on Monday night was substantiated by my later research of the cases . In the case of Parkridge v. Seattle', the Supreme Court stated the rule in Washington as follows : "We prefer to have a date certain upon which the right vests to construct in accordance with the building permit . We prefer not to adopt a rule which forces the court to search through the moves and countermoves of parties by way of passing ordinances and bringing actions for injunctions --- to which may be added the stalling or acceleration of administrative action in the issuance of permits --- to find that date upon which the substantial change of position is made which finally vests the right. The more practical rule to administer, we feel , is that the right vests when the party, property owner or not , applies for his building permit , if that permit is thereafter issued. This rule, of course, assumes that the permit applied for and granted be consistent with the zoning ordinances and building codes in force at the time of application for the permit . " Therefore , it appears that the moratorium imposed will not be effective against any permits for which application was made prior to Monday night . If you have further questions , please advise. DK/bjm cc : . Clerk, Planning Dept. , Engineering Dept. , Building Dept . ReMton City Council 4/9/79 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING - Continued Street Closure Persons present favoring closure: Gwen Smith; James McClelland, 1922 S. 18th St. Jones Ct. SE; Leslie Alberts, 1719 18th Ct. SE; Dave Langley, 1833 SE 18th; Bonnie House, 1732 Jones Dr. SE; Laurie Johnson, 1626 Lincoln Ct. SE, George Poff, 1716 Lincoln Ct. SE; Jim Elder, 1633 Lincoln SE. Persons present opposing vacation due to ease of access and avoidance of congestion: Raymond Barry, 1625 Jones Dr. SE. Letter from Sherwood Brady, 1741 Jones Dr. SE, favored the vacation. Discussion ensued. Planning Director Ericksen explained condominium development proposed for area with orientation to Grant Ave. not S. 18th, with green belt between multiples and single family; also noting no single family residential access to 18th. Councilman Perry discussed vacation of the street. Upon Council inquiry, Fire Depart- ment Representative Phillips advised need for adequate access. Councilman Shane suggested cul de sac on S. 18th. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, CLOSE THE HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER, SOUTH 18th STREET BE CLOSED FROM POINT OF ENTRANCE INTO ROLLING HILLS DEVELOPMENT TOWARD THE EAST. CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, REFER TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE FOR PROPER LEGISLATION. CARRIED. MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND PERRY, REFER POSSIBLE CUL DE SAC OF S. 18th STREET TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO CONSULT WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONS. (Such as turn around for fire truck) . CARRIED. Recess MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND CLYMER, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Council recessed at 9: 10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:27 p.m. ROLL CALL: All present as previously shown. Street Vacation William Baron, Attorney for Boeing Company, reported he had not Public Hearing received the expected petition with signature of owner concerning Continued to previous street vacation for portion of California Ave. N. 4/16/79 MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ONE (See Earlier) WEEK TO 4/16/79. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT ' Harry Venables, 407 W. Gowe, representing homeowners in the area of Objections to West Hill , objected to proposed Lakeview Towers Condominium. Council- Multiple Dwelling woman Shinpoch left the Chambers declaring possible conflict of Northwest Area interest and took no part in any discussion or action regarding this of City matter. Mr. Venables called attention to objection of citizens in area and requested Council cancel multiple zoning and deny building (Lakeview Towers) permit. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER, REMOVE ITEM 8.a. FROM THE COUNCIL AGENDA FOR READING. CARRIED. City Clerk Mead read letter from Wayne T. Carter, 463 Lind Ave. NW requesting denial of building permit for Lakeview Towers Condominiums proposed location between NW 2nd Ave. and NW 2nd Pl . between Maple and Stevens . MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND STREDICKE, SUSPEND RULES AND PRESENT NEGLAY'S LETTER. CARRIED. Letter from Richard Neglay, 656 Lind Ave. NW, opposed the building of Lakeview Towers or any similar high-density, multi-family construction which would endanger the singe-family character of that Effective Date community and listed reasons for the opposition. Letter from Assistant of Vesting of City Attorney, Dan Kellogg, explained building moratorium imposed Rights under by the City Council 4/2/79 would not be effective against any permits Building Permit for which application has been made prior to the enacting of that Application moratorium on building permits in the Northwest area of the City and cited court case of Parkridge v. Seattle ruling. Upon inquiry by Councilman Perry,City Attorney Warren explained moratorium is legal but application to this project depends on time of filing for building permit which occurred during office hours on 4/2, while the moratorium was enacted at the evening Council meeting 4/2/79 and would not affect this project. Upon further inquiry by Councilman Perry as to whether (See later Council has jurisdiction to deny the building permit, City Attorney Referral to advised that if applicant has zoning for their project and is on file Planning for declaration of negative impact, the City no longer has discretion Commission) to deny permit; also noting matter Administrative . Further discussion ensued regarding previous street vacation for portion of Lind Ave. NW denied by Council 10/2/78. City Attorney Warren explained Courtcase by Lakeview Towers Assoc. vs City, wherein street vacation was granted based on prior court decision 15 years ago. Attorney Gowe pointed out per Mr. Neglay' s letter contending zoning in area was spot zoning and improper, that it should be voided. Planning Director Ericksen advised that the present zoning was not classified as spot zoning and explained the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the area. RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 9 , 1979 Municipal Building Monday , 8 : 00 P . M . Council Chambers MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Charles J. Delaurenti led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the Renton City Council meeting to order. ROLL CALL OF BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, Council President; RICHARD M. STREDICKE, COUNCIL MARGARET L. PROCTOR, GEORGE J . PERRY, EARL CLYMER AND CHARLES F. SHANE (Arrived shortly) . MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND PERRY, EXCUSE COUNCILMAN THOMAS W. TRIMM. CARRIED. CITY OFFICIALS CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , Mayor; DEL MEAD, City Clerk; LAWRENCE WARREN PRESENT City Attorney; WARREN GONNASON, Public Works Director; GORDON Y. ERICKSEN, Planning Director; JOHN WEBLEY , Parks and Recreation Direc- tor; BRUCE PHILLIPS, Fire Department Representative; JAMES BOURASA, Police Representative; MIKE PARNESS, Administrative Assistant. PRESS GREG ANDERSON, Renton Record Chronicle MINUTE APPROVAL Councilman Perry noted change would be made in action taken 4/2/79 4/2/79 re condominium development area of West Hill , Page 5 (see later) . Councilman Stredicke added - Page 4, Audience Comment re Down Zone Requested - Council President Shinpoch left the Chambers and took no part in any discussion or action declaring possible conflict of interest because she is resident of area in question. Councilwoman Shinpoch returned to Chambers (End of first paragraph Page 5) . MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND CLYMER, APPROVE MINUTES OF 4/2/79 AS CORRECTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted, Street Vacation published and mailed, according to law; Mayor Delaurentit opened Portion of the public hearing to consider vacation of a portion of California California Ave. of California Ave./N. 7th St. west of Garden Ave. N. and a portion N. 7th Street of alley between Garden Ave. N. and Park Ave. N. as petitioned by The Boeing Company and Tek and Lily Wong. City Clerk Mead read correspondence: Letter from Public Works Director for Board of Public Works recommended approval of vacation of both street and alley, neither deemed necessary for the traffic circulation of the City; retention of utility easements on N. 7th St. ; value of property to be vacated set at $2.50 per sq. ft. Letter from Tek and Lily Wong rescinded authorization of signatures on petition effective 4/5/79. Letter from Public Works Director reported remaining signa- ture on petition (Mr. Hamilton representing The Boeing Co. ) repre- sented 85% of the property abutting said proposed street and alley. Continued Public Works Director Gonnason used wall map to explain area of the proposed vacation and adjacent streets; also withdrawal of signatures of the Wongs(being contract purchasers) . William Baron, Attorney for The Boeing Company, reported Boeing was seeking the vacation; are in contact with the original fee owners and that petition bearing their signature would be presented. Upon inquiry City Attorney Warren dis- cussed ownership rights. Following discussion, it was moved by Stredicke, second Clymer, continue hearing for one week for presenta- tion of additional signature. SUBSTITUTE MOTION 3Y STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER, CONTINUE HEARING FOR 45 MINUTES AWAITING DELIVERY OF THE 8:30 P.M. SIGNATURE OF FEE TITLE OWNER OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO VACATION. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and Proposed Closure published, Mayor Delaurenti opened the public hearing to consider the South 18th St. closure of S. 18th St. at connection with Rolling Hills plat between Rolling Hills Jones Dr. SE and Grant Ave S, ds petitioned at Council meeting of 3/ lb. Area A petition bearing signatures of 67 home owners had been presented at that meeting by Gwen Smith, 1724 Jones Dr. SE, and Council had set 4/9/79 as public hearing. Reasons given for closure request: During construction of development, road was not intended to be a public road. Safety of children and protection of property. In- creased traffic' further traffic anticipated with building of condominiums along S. 18th St. with short cuts through Rolling Hills. 6 la Renton City Council 4/9/79 Page 3 AUDIENCE COMMENT - Continued Resolution #2264 MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, THE 90-DAY BUILDING MORATORIUM RESO- Moratorium on LUTION BE READ AT THIS TIME. CARRIED. City Clerk Mead read resolution Multiple Building placing 90 day moratorium for construction, improvement and alteration Northwest Section of any multiple apartment building, condo, commercial and/or industrial of City. facility in the northwest section of the City from Taylor Ave. NW to the West City Limits and Renton Ave. to the North City Limits. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Clymer reported committee recommendation for adoption. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND STREDICKE, ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.* Discussion ensued and City Attorney Warren noted the City cannot require additional conditions if building meets zoning regula- tions and the declaration filed of non-significant environmental impact. Councilman Clymer explained the moratorium allows time for study and review street access particularly for access by emergency vehicles and problems that may affect public health and safety. City Attorney Warren explained this moratorium does not affect prior application for multiple residential building. *ROLL CALL: 3-AYES; STREDICKE, PROCTOR, CLYMER; 2-NO: PERRY AND SHANE. CARRIED. Resolution adopted. Further discussion ensued and request was made that the record reflect Public Works Director Gonnason's remarks(that Mr. Neglay' s letter was in error)that financial burden" will be born by the developer who will be required to provide minimum of 20 ft. wide roadway with curbs, gutters and sidewalks on all abutting properties with continuation of Lind Ave. to Taylor. Moratorium MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER, THE ADMINISTRATION DIRECT THE Continued PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO DENY BUILDING PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE CONSTRUC- TION UNTIL AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT HAS BEEN FILED. CARRIED. Persons present opposing construction of condominium in West Hill section: Norm Sundquist, 458 Lind Ave. , requested name of builder. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER, REFER REQUEST TO CITY ADMINISTRA- TION FOR REPLY. CARRIED. Mr. Sundquist also inquired of street improvements and was advised by Public Works Director that Taylor Ave. NW and Taylor P1 . from Renton to Stevens Ave. providing drainage, sidewalk and 45 ft. roadway, is on the 6-Year Street Program but has not been funded and at the present time no improvements funded. Mr. Sundquist alleged any improvements would be for the benefit of proposed condominimums, being advised by Councilman Perry that City regularly repairs streets throughout the various districts. Chester Douglas, C15 Lind NW; Oliver Torkelsen 306 NW 2nd P1 . ; Patricia Raphael, 408 Seneca NW; Robin Little, 264 Maple NW; Barbara Little, 264 Maple NW, called attention to petition presented at 10/2/78 public hearing concerning street vacation bearing more than 300 signa- tures protesting high density construction and claimed vested rights. Following further discussion, Public Works Director noted original application for Lakeview Towers building permit made 3/10/78 and not accepted until 4/2/79. AUDIENCE COMMENT Sandy Webb, 264 Chelan Ave. NE, expressed disapproval of discussion Continued at the expense of Staff member, explaining that Staff interprets, executes and enforces the ordinances, but does not zone property. Traffic Dixie Johnson, 11615 142nd SE, complained of traffic problem near Comment Union Ave. NE and NE 4th St. , traffic from new complex near former Autoban turning left into Cemetery Road. Public Works Director Gonnason explained that right-turn-only was planned onto NE 4th. Lease Renewal Versie Vaupel , 221 Wells Ave. N. , asked for Attorney General Opinion Comment or State Auditor opinion concerning lease of property to Chamber of Commerce, alleging subsidy of profit-oriented organization; also asking where are labor or charitable organizations represented? Recess MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHANE, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MIiIUTES. CARRIED. 11 :35 p.m. Council reconvened at 11 :47 p.m. ROLL CALL: All Council Members present as previously shown. OLD BUSINESS Council President Shinpoch noted receipt of letter from Valley General Hospital Hospital requesting certificate justifying expansion. MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND PERRY, REFER THE LETTER FROM THE HOSPITAL TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR REPLY. CARRIED. Renton City Council 4/9/79 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS - Continued Planning and MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, ITEM 9.a. OF AGENDA BE PRESENTED. Development CARRIED. Hearing Examiner decision recommended approval to R-3 Committee Report zone concerning request for rezone of property located on the south- Anton anT Mil ie west corner NE Sunset Boulevardand Anacortes Ave. NE from "G" to Althoff Rezone "B-1 . " Rezone requested by Anton Althoff to permit future commercial R-272-78 use of the subject site. Applicant requested reconsideration on 3/12 and Appeal which was denied by the Examiner. The rezone was appealed to the City Council on 3/19/79, objecting that designation of his property as buffer strip was improper and capricious. Planning and Development Committee Chairman Perry presented committee report having considered appeal of Anton and Millie Althoff rezone 272-79 and recommended that the City Council modify the decision of the Hearing Examiner to approve B-1 zoning for one acre in the northwestern corner of the site as requested by the applicant and R-3 for remainder of property; affirming decision of the Hearing Examiner. Report listed determined errors of fact and law and that zoning of both properties shall be subject to the retention of the existing substantial trees and Honey- dew Creek, if possible and desirable upon review of specific site development. The report also recommended that the area between the commercial designation at Union and Sunset and Duvall and Sunset be referred to the Planning Commission for review and a change in the Comprehen ive Plan, if necessary. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND SHINPOCH, COUNCIL CO UR IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT AND REFER MATTER TO T WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE.* Discussion ensued. Wall map used for ointing out question area. Councilman Clymer noted appeal by Mr. lthoff was for the one acre only. Larry Brown, 11715 NE 145th, Kirkl nd, Real Estate representative for Mr. Althoff., explained location of property. MOTION CARRIED; Councilman Stredicke requested his NO pte be recorded; Councilman Shane requested his YES vote recorded; alsd,restaurant under construction. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER, CONCUR IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT TO REFER AREA AT UNION NE, NE SUNSET AND DUVALL NE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW OF COMPREHENIVE PLAN. CARRIED; Councilman Stredicke requested his NO vote *recorded. West Hill Councilman Perry recalled 'Council referral of 4/2/79 of streets Streets in the in the area of the 90-Day Moratorium on multiple building to the Moratorium Area Planning and Development Committee. Councilwoman Shinpoch left the Chambers and took no part in .ny discussion or action on this matter. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND SHANE REFER THE MATTER OF STREETS IN THE WEST HILL AREA TO THE TRANSPORT•TION COMMITTEE RATHER THAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. ROLL CALL: 4-AYE: PROCTOR, PERRY, CLYMER, SHANE; ONE NO: STREDICKE. CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, LAND USE AND ZONING I THE WEST HILL AREA BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVI . CARRIED. Councilwoman Shinpoch returned to the Chambers. Traffic Jam Councilman Shane requested parking be e iminated from Park Ave. North Renton during shift change and peak hours as 3: 00 to 5:0V p.m. to ease traffic congestion; also include North Re ton Streets of 3rd and 4th. Mayor Delaurenti reterred the subjec to the Public Works Director for referral to the Traffic Engine- ing Department. Street Vacation Councilman Stredicke requested costs of continu.ng public hearing Costs for street vacation, noting $100 fee for the vacation, inquirying if additional charge required for hearing continuation. Mayor Delaurenti asked Public Works Director and City Clerk to reply. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ways and Means The Ways and Means Committee Chairman Clymer presented report recom- Committee Report mending second and final readings of the following ordinances (on first reading 4/9/79) : Ordinance #3306 An ordinance was read rezoning property located at 516 Williams Ave. Hyland Rezone S. from R-1 to R-3, known as the Hyland Rezone. MOVED BY CLYMER, R-305-79 SECOND PERRY, ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Renton City Council 4/9/79 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS - Continued Planning and MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, ITEM 9.a. OF AGENDA BE PRESENTED. Development CARRIED. Hearing Examiner decision recommended approval to R-3 Committee Report zone concerning request for rezone of property located on the south- Anton and Millie- west corner NE Sunset Boulevardand Anacortes Ave. NE from "G" to Althoff Rezone "B-1 . " Rezone requested by Anton Althoff to permit future commercial R-272-78 use of the subject site. Applicant requested reconsideration on 3/12 and Appeal which was denied by the Examiner. The rezone was appealed to the City Council on 3/19/79, objecting that designation of his property as buffer strip was improper and capricious. Planning and Development Committee Chairman Perry presented committee report having considered appeal of Anton and Millie Althoff rezone 272-79 and recommended that the City Council modify the decision of the Hearing Examiner to approve B-1 zoning for one acre in the northwestern corner of the site as requested by the applicant and R-3 for remainder of property; affirming decision of the Hearing Examiner. Report listed determined errors of fact and law and that zoning of both properties shall be subject to the retention of the existing substantial trees and Honey- dew Creek, if possible and desirable upon review of specific site development. The report also recommended that the area between the commercial designation at Union and Sunset and Duvall and Sunset be referred to the Planning Commission for review and a change in the Comprehensive Plan, if necessary. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND SHINPOCH, COUNCIL CONCUR IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT AND REFER MATTER TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE.* Discussion ensued. Wall map used for pointing out question area. Councilman Clymer noted appeal by Mr. Althoff was for the one acre only. Larry Brown, 11715 NE 145th, Kirkland, Real Estate representative for Mr. Althoff., explained location of property. MOTION CARRIED; Councilman Stredicke requested his NO vote be recorded; Councilman Shane requested his YES vote recorded; also restaurant under construction. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER, CONCUR IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT TO REFER AREA AT UNION NE, NE SUNSET AND DUVALL NE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. CARRIED; Councilman Stredicke requested his NO vote be recorded. West Hill Councilman Perry recalled Council referral of 4/2/79 of streets Streets in the in the area of the 90-Day Moratorium on multiple building to the Moratorium Area Planning and Development Committee. Councilwoman Shinpoch left the Chambers and took no part in any discussion or action on this matter. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND SHANE REFER THE MATTER OF STREETS IN THE WEST HILL AREA TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RATHER THAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. ROLL CALL: 4-AYE: PROCTOR, PERRY, CLYMER, SHANE; ONE NO: STREDICKE. CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, LAND USE AND ZONING OF THE WEST HILL AREA BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW. CARRIED. Councilwoman Shinpoch returned to the Chambers. Traffic Jam Councilman Shane requested parking be eliminated from Park Ave. North Renton during shift change and peak hours as 3:00 to 5:0(' p.m. to ease traffic congestion; also include North Renton Streets of 3rd and 4th. Mayor Delaurenti reterred the subject to the Public Works Director for referral to the Traffic Engineering Department. Street Vacation Councilman Stredicke requested costs of continuing public hearing Costs for street vacation, noting $100 fee for the vacation, inquirying if additional charge required for hearing continuation. Mayor Delaurenti asked Public Works Director and City Clerk to reply. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ways and Means The Ways and Means Committee Chairman Clymer presented report recom- Committee Report mending second and final readings of the following ordinances (on first reading 4/9/79) : Ordinance #3306 An ordinance was read rezoning property located at 516 Williams Ave. Hyland Rezone S. from R-1 to R-3, known as the Hyland Rezone. MOVED BY CLYMER, R-305-79 SECOND PERRY, ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Renton City Council 4/9/79 Page 3 AUDIENCE COMMENT - Continued Resolution #2264 MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, THE 90-DAY BUILDING MORATORIUM RESO- Moratorium on LUTION BE READ AT THIS TIME. CARRIED. City Clerk Mead read resolution Multiple Building placing 90 day moratorium for construction, improvement and alteration Northwest Section of any multiple apartment building, condo, commercial and/or industrial of City. facility in the northwest section of the City from Taylor Ave. NW to the West City Limits and Renton Ave. to the North City Limits. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Clymer reported committee recommendation for adoption. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND STREDICKE, ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.* Discussion ensued and City Attorney Warren noted the City cannot require additional conditions if building meets zoning regula- tions and the declaration filed of non-significant environmental impact. Councilman Clymer explained the moratorium allows time for study and review street access particularly for access by emergency vehicles and problems that may affect public health and safety. City Attorney Warren explained this moratorium does not affect prior application for multiple residential building. *ROLL CALL: 3-AYES; STREDICKE, PROCTOR, CLYMER; 2-NO: PERRY AND SHANE. CARRIED. Resolution adopted. Further discussion ensued and request was made that the record reflect Public Works Director Gonnason's remarks(that Mr. Neglay' s letter was in error)that financial burden' will be born by the developer who will be required to provide minimum of 20 ft. wide roadway with curbs, gutters and sidewalks on all abutting properties with continuation of Lind Ave. to Taylor. Moratorium MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER, THE ADMINISTRATION DIRECT THE Continued PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO DENY BUILDING PERMIT FOR MULTIPLE CONSTRUC- TION UNTIL AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT HAS BEEN FILED. CARRIED. Persons present opposing construction of condominium in West Hill section: Norm Sundquist, 458 Lind Ave. , requested name of builder. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND CLYMER, REFER REQUEST TO CITY ADMINISTRA- TION FOR REPLY. CARRIED. Mr. Sundquist also inquired of street improvements and was advised by Public Works Director that Taylor Ave. NW and Taylor Pl . from Renton to Stevens Ave. providing drainage, sidewalk and 45 ft. roadway, is on the 6-Year Street Program but has not been funded and at the present time no improvements funded. Mr. Sundquist alleged any improvements would be for the benefit of proposed condominimums, being advised by Councilman Perry that City regularly repairs streets throughout the various districts. Chester Douglas, El5 Lind NW; Oliver Torkelsen 306 NW 2nd P1 . ; Patricia Raphael, 408 Seneca NW; Robin Little, 264 Maple NW; Barbara Little, 264 Maple NW, called attention to petition presented at 10/2/78 public hearing concerning street vacation bearing more than 300 signa- tures protesting high density construction and claimed vested rights. Following further discussion, Public Works Director noted original application for Lakeview Towers building permit made 3/10/78 and not accepted until 4/2/79. AUDIENCE COMMENT Sandy Webb, 264 Chelan Ave. NE, expressed disapproval of discussion Continued at the expense of Staff member, explaining that Staff interprets, executes and enforces the ordinances, but does not zone property. Traffic Dixie Johnson, 11615 142nd SE, complained of traffic problem near Comment Union Ave. NE and NE 4th St. , traffic from new complex near former Autoban turning left into Cemetery Road. Public Works Director Gonnason explained that right-turn-only was planned onto NE 4th. Lease Renewal Versie Vaupel , 221 Wells Ave. N. , asked for Attorney General Opinion Comment or State Auditor opinion concerning lease of property to Chamber of Commerce, alleging subsidy of profit-oriented organization; also asking where are labor or charitable organizations represented? Recess MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHANE, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MIfNUTES. CARRIED. 11 :35 p.m. Council reconvened at 11 :47 p.m. ROLL CALL: All Council Members present as previously shown. OLD BUSINESS Council President Shinpoch noted receipt of letter from Valley General Hospital Hospital requesting certificate justifying expansion. MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND PERRY, REFER THE LETTER FROM THE HOSPITAL TO THE ADMINISTRATION FOR REPLY. CARRIED. • 656 Lind Avenue Northwest Renton, Washington 98055 April 9, 1979 RECEIVED APR 9 1979 The Honorable Charles Delaurenti Mayor, City of Renton CITY COUNCIL Renton, Washington 98055 RENTON, WA City Council Members City of Renton Renton, Washington 98055 Dear Mayor Delaurenti and City Council Members: SUBJECT: LAKEVIEW TOWERS CONDOMINIUMS As residents of the West Hill community of Renton, we are opposed to the construction of the Lakeview Towers Condominiums and any similar high-density, multi-family construction which will endanger the single- family character of our community. We urge you, and all those receiving copies of this letter, to view the site for the proposed Lakeview Towers Condominiums, drive on the access roads (Northwest Second Street, North- west Second Place, Lind Avenue Northwest, Maple Avenue Northwest), and examine the building plans submitted by the developers. While so doing, we ask that you consider our following concerns: Population 1. This project consists of 90 units (as stated on the building permit application) on approximately three acres, or 30 units per acre. By comparison, the condominium project proposed by CGH International consists of 483 units on 46 acres, or lOt- units per acre. The Lake- view Towers project will have almost three times the population im- pact on our immediate area as will the CGH project on the area for which it is proposed. 2. The population of the access roads will be increased by over 100%. The population of the West Hill community as a whole will be in- creased by approximately 50%. Traffic and Road Improvements 1. In reviewing the Environmental Checklist prepared by the developers, Clinton E. Morgan of Traffic Engineering states, ". . .the existing vehicle volume plus the estimated 680 vehicle trips generated by the proposed development cannot use the existing roadway accesses safely. The roadway as it exists is inadequate. " The Honorable Charles Delaurenti City Council Members Page 2 April 9, 1979 2. The financial burden of adequate access for these condominiums will be borne by the property owners on the access streets, not the developers. a. Because of the steep grade on Second Place and Second Street, Lind Avenue will become the major access to these condominiums. (Present residents of Second Place usually use Lind rather than Second Place.) Widening the single-lane portion of Lind Avenue to 20 feet, as proposed by the developers and approved by the Public Works Department, will still be inadequate for the amount of traffic this project will generate. Therefore, the residents of Lind will suffer an intolerable traffic situation,or they will be faced with an LID (voluntary or forced). b. The developers are required to improve only their side of Second Place and Second Street. The residents on these streets will be faced with the same situation as those on Lind. c. There are no plans to do anything with Maple Avenue, although this street will undoubtedly attract the traffic of those attempt- ing to avoid the congestion and inadequacies of the other streets. Thus, these residents may be faced with an LID also. 3. The Fire Department has stated it cannot go up Second Place because of the steep grade. Access will be via Lind. Building A can only be reached from Second Place. Considering the topography of the inter- section of Lind Avenue and Second Place, we question whether the Fire Department will be able to negotiate the turn from Lind to Second and then into the parking area near Building A. 4. Because of limited off-street parking, many cars are parked on Lind, often narrowing the two-lane section to one lane. Suggested parking restrictions will be an added hardship for these residents, especially those whose homes were built--and approved--just last year with no off-street parking provided. 5. Present traffic volume causes delays at the intersections of Renton Avenue and Taylor Avenue, and Rainier Avenue and Northwest Third Place. The estimated increase in traffic generated by Lakeview Towers will further increase congestion and delays at these intersections. 6. The intersections of Taylor and Maple, Taylor and Lind, and especially Taylor and Stevens are already extremely hazardous. The added traffic will make them even more dangerous. Since there is no alternate route out of our area we, cannot avoid these intersections. 7. The increased traffic on roads with no sidewalks and almost non- existent shoulders will become a threat to the safety of our child- ren who must use these roads for walking to and from school or the school bus stop. _ The speed with which traffic travels on Taylor increases the danger. The Honorable Charles Delaurenti City Council Members Page 3 April 9, 1979 The Geology of the Area 1. The hillside in the vicinity of the proposed condominiums is pre- dominately rock, requiring extensive blasting for construction. (Often more than originally anticipated.) a. The building plans submitted specify four-inch, reinforced concrete slabs on the present grade. We question whether this is feasible and, if not, whether extensive blasting will be permitted. b. Widening and regrading of Lind will require blasting as there are rock outcroppings in the road right-of-way. c. Past blasting on this hillside has caused cracking and/or settling of foundations, carports, and rockeries. 2. The hillside also has many underground springs. The blasting could divert natural flows, thereby causing problems with wash-outs and erosion. Parks and Recreation Facilities 1. There are no nearby parks or recreation facilities for the residents of this area. The only playground of any type on the west side of Rainier Avenue, within the city limits, is still under construction. It is two miles away from the West Hill area and on the other side of a major thoroughfare. 2. . The developers plan no outside recreation facilities. Where will the children play? 3. We believe the population increase without recreation facilities will lead to increased vandalism in our area. The Precedent for Future High-Density, Multi-Family Construction 1. We believe this condominium project will open the door for additional condominium projects in our community. a. We request that all residents be properly notified of any proposed zoning changes. b. We request that the City hold firm to the current single-family zoning of the rest of the community. 2. We are also concerned about adjacent King County areas which are potential sites for multi-family dwellings and which may be annexed by the City of Renton in the future. The Honorable Charles Delaurenti City Council Members Page 4 April 9, 1979 Reduction of Property Value 1. The increased traffic and dense population--and all of their associated problems--will reduce the quality of living in our community and thereby reduce the value of our property. 2. Construction of six-story buildings will totally obstruct the view of the undeveloped property adjacent to the west of the site. The owners of this property will experience a vast reduction in the value of their property. In view of the above concerns we request that you: 1. Pass a resolution directing Mr. Gonnason, the Public Works Director, to deny the issuance of a building permit for this project. (As in the denial of a permit for Shell Oil to build tank farms in the Valley.) 2. Void the 1967 spot zoning of this property and upgrade it to the single-family classification which is consistent with the current Comprehensive Plan. (As in the recent rezoning on Renton Hill.) We believe that the severe impact on our community by a development of this magnitude was not fully recognized by the Public Works Department. Therefore, we also request that the Declaration of Non-significance be rescinded and a full and complete environmental impact statement be prepared. We would appreciate a brief outline of the steps the City must take to resolve this matter. Please include the approximate timing involved. Sincerely yours, THE WEST HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION R chard V. Ne g lay, es'dent Copies: City Attorney FireDepartment Hearing Examiner Parks and Recreation Department Planning Department Police Department . Public Works Department Building Division Engineering Division Traffic Engineering Division .,.-... • v• ' c.P.,„. . 6, lir -0 sp. 411$1N. 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Ericksen, Planning Director FROM: City Clerk' s Office SUBJECT : Moratorium on Building of Multiple Residences • The Renton City Council at its regular meeting of 4/2/79 voted to place a moratorium on multiple construction in the northwest section of the City from Taylor Ave. NW to the West City Limits and Renton Ave. to the North City Limits to allow review of traffic access, emergency service and drainage in the area. cc: Building Division Traffic Engineering Fire Department Police Department Finance Department Engineering City Attorney Council President Councilman Stredicke Renton City Council 4/2/79 Page 4 Consent Agenda - Continued Damage Claims Claim for Damages was filed by Douglas H. Wraith, 4302 186th SW, D. H. Wraith Lynnwood, for damage to auto allegedly caused by Police vehicle in amount of $211 .60. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier. H. McGinnis Claim for Damages was filed by Henna M. McGinnis, 517 Kirkland NE, Broken Glasses for personal damages due to fall , alleging uneven sidewalk. & Injury Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Carrier. Travel Letter from Chief Darby requested authorization for two members of Police the Investigations Dvn. to attend annual Western States Crime Conference in Sacramento, Calif. on 5/7-9/79; also requested advance travel funds and registrations fees in amount of $674. Funds budgeted. Right of Way Letter from Public Works Director Gonnason requested resolution Relocation adopting the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Procedures Acquisition Policies as required by RCW 8.26. Refer to Ways and Means Committee. (See Resolution #2263) Consent Agenda MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND PERRY, ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS Approved PRESENTED. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Association MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND CLYMER, PAY 1979 DUES TO ASSOCIATION of Washington OF WASHINGTON CITIES IN AMOUNT OF $6,382 FROM UNANTICIPATED Cities REVENUE. ROLL CALL: 4-AYE: SHINPOCH, PROCTOR, PERRY, CLYMER; 3-NO: STREDICKE, TRIMM AND SHANE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND CLYMER, REFER MATTER TO WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Richard Neglay, 656 Lind Ave. NW, expressed displeasure with the Down Zone development of Blocks 58 and 59 between NW 2nd Ave. and NW 2nd Requested and Place with 86 unit condominium as being inappropriate for singe Opposition family residential neighborhood and referred to previous petition Filed to submitted to the City bearing 300 signatures opposing the develop- Condominium ment. Mr. Neglay asked the City to down zone the property from Development R-3 and R-4 to R-1 in same manner as Renton Hill was rezoned. Lind Ave. NW Mr. Neglay stated he would put his request in writing and submit same to the Mayor and Council . Councilman Stredicke recalled events re Honeydew Apts. when application had been made for building permit or permit issued, Attorney had advised the matter was out of Council 's hands. Public Works Director Gonnason advised that application has been made for the building permit and detailed plan submitted today for construction. Planning Director Ericksen noted change in area's Comprehensive Plan to single family residential however, present zoning on property R-3 and R-4. Assistant City Attorney Kellogg asked time for further study, however he felt that the application is deadline vesting rights of developer and upon inquiry by Councilman Stredicke, Kellogg explained the City could institute a building moratorium against future applications but not against current applications. Councilman Shane asked about streets in area and Public Works Director explained builder is required to provide adequate access by widening of Lind Ave. north- erly 700 ft. to two-lane and providing minimum of 20 ft. width to Taylor; explaining that upon mitigation of adequate access and provisions re vertical profile concerning obstruction of view for uphill properties by the developer, non-significant impact declara- tion was signed; further that cost of relocation of any utilities would have to be born by developer not City and grades would have to meet specifications for emergency vehicles. MOVED BY STREDICKE, 90-Day Building SECOND SHANE, DECLARE A 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION Moratorium for IN THE NORTHWEST SECTION OF THE CITY FROM TAYLOR AVE. NW TO THE Construction of WEST CITY LIMITS AND RENTON AVE. TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS TO ALLOW Multiple REVIEW OF TRAFFIC ACCESS, EMERGENCY SERVICES AND DRAINAGE IN THE Dwellings AREA. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANE, REFER THE MATTER TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE FOR DRAFTING OF RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Councilman Stredicke requested the City Clerk make copies of discussion available to the Building, Planning and Engineering Departments. II I Renton City Council 4/2/79 Page 3 Ordinances and Resolutions - Continued Ordinance #3305 An Ordinance was read appropriating $995 from unanticipated revenue Appropriation re Traffic Safety Commission Grant to Police Patrol Dvn. for Re Breathalyzer breathalyzer. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND STREDICKE, SUSPEND RULES AND ADVANCE ORDINANCE TO SECOND AND FINAL READINGS. CARRIED. Follow- ing readings, MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND STREDICKE, ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES EXCEPT COUNCILMAN SHANE. CARRIED. The Ways and Means Committee report recommended reading and adoption of the following resolutions : Resolution #2258 A resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement Railroad Funds re allocation of Federal Railroad Protection Funds re SW 43rd for SW 43rd (S. 180th) from E. Valley Rd. to W. Valley Rd. (joint project with City of Kent) , was presented and read. MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER, ADOPT RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Resolution #2259 A resolution was read setting date of 5/14/79 for public hearing Vacation of R/W for vacation of portion of right-of-way west of Springbrook-Talbot West of Talbot Rd. , south of S. 37th St. (E. Valley Medical Short Plats) . MOVED (VAC-6-79) BY CLYMER, SECOND PERRY, ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Resolution #2260 A resolution was read setting date of public hearing 5/21/79 re Street Vacation vacation of portion of 89th Ave. S. between SW 21st St. and SW 23rd 89th Ave. S. St. as petitioned. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND PERRY, ADOPT THE (VAC-7-79) RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Resolution #2261 A resolution was read setting date of 5/14/79 as public hearing Street Vacation for vacation of a portion of South 6th St. , east of Mill Ave. S. S. 6th St. as petitioned. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND SHINPOCH, ADOPT THE (VAC-8-79) RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Resolution #2262 A resolution was read setting date for public hearing 5/21/79 Street Vacation re vacation of portion of Camas Ave. NE located between NE Park Dr. Camas Ave. NE and Sunset Blvd. NE. as petitioned. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND (VAC-9-79) PERRY, ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Resolution #2263 A resolution was read adopting the Uniform Relocation Assistance Uniform Procedures dated 3/79. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND STREDICKE, ADOPT Relocation THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are adopted by one motion which follows items included: Briere Rezone Hearing Examiner decision for rezone of property located in the R-306-79 vicinity of 1800 Duvall Ave. NE from G to SR-1 , known as the Francis J. Briere rezone. Concur and refer to Ways and Means Committee for ordinance. Intent to Annex Letter from Boundary Review Board of King County gave notice of proposed annexation by the Cascade Sewer District (No. p-228RR; Resolution 989,990) of area south of the City Limits south of Victoria Park and east of Talbot Rd. S. Refer to the Public Works Director for recommendation to Council . Cascadia Letter from City Clerk Mead reported receipt of 75% annexation Annexation petition, certified valid by the Planning Department reporting Vicinity of signatures thereon represent ownership of 79.94% of the assessed Union to 140th SE;valuation, at least 75% required by law. The Council authorized Honeydew School circulation of the petition at public meeting on 10/23/78 and the to SE 128th letter recommended public hearing date of 4/23/79. Street Vacation Letter from City Clerk Mead reported receipt of petition from Alec R/W Sunset Blvd Bakamus requesting vacation of right-of-way, 25 ft. strip outside NE Sunset Blvd. in area of Jack in the Box and bowling alley; $100 filing fee received. Refer to Public Works Department, Board of Public Works and the Transportation Committee for determination regarding appraisal and retention of utility easements. Also refer to Ways and Means Committee for resolution setting 6/4/79 as public hearing date. Concur. • Renton City Council 4/2/79 Page 5 Audience Comment - Continued Condominium j Persons present: Richard Neglay presented letter and map from Development Harry G. Holloway, 412 Seneca Ave. NW, which expressed concern Lind Ave. NW of traffic congestion in the area between NW 2nd Ave and NW 2nd Continued Place, Maple Ave. NW and Stevens NW if 86 unit condo constructed. The letter proposed street be built from condominiums to Renton Ave. ; asked City Council members to visit area. James Fenner, 402 Seneca Crt. NW, feared further multiple development in area and inquired of annexations in area. Norm Sundquist, 458 Lind Ave. NW, made further inquiry of street development, being advised by the Public Works Director that developer would improve Lind Ave. to a width of 20 ft. (two 10-ft. lanes) from development to Taylor NW at developers expense, no improvement to present portion 20 ft. wide. I Mr. Sundquist distributed picture showing cars parked on both sides of 20 ft. Lind Ave. claiming no access for fire truck; noting street has no curbs or sidewalks. Mr. Gonnason noted intent of improvement i to Lind is for access during inclement weather only, that NW 2nd Street and NW 2nd P1 . would be major access. Mr. Sundquist noted steepness of streets. Patricia Raphael , 408 Seneca NW, inquired re spot zoning. Leroy Johnson, 503 Seneca Ave. NW, requested the City deny the building permit. Mr. Sundquist inquired of parking restriction procedure as concerns Lind Ave. , Mayor Delaurenti advising that if required the Public Works Department has authority to restrict parking. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHANL, REFER THE MATTER TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR STUDY AND RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING STREETS IN AREA. CARRIED. Recess MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECOND SHINPOCH, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE Executive Session MINUTES. CARRIED. 10:13 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:18 p.m. and met in Executive Session to discuss possible lawsuit. Councilman Trimm called attention to possible conflict of interest and left the Chambers and took no part in any discussion or action on the matter and returned to the Chambers prior to MOTION BY SHANE, ADJOURNMENT SECOND BY PROCTOR TO ADJOURN. CARRIED. 10:50 p.m. /k{,^1/ Delores A. Mead, C'MC City Clerk