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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil 04/12/2004AGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING April 12, 2004 Monday, 7:30 p.m. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 3. PROCLAMATION: Youth Service Day - April 17, 2004 4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5. AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The comment period will be limited to one-half hour. The second audience comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and address for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 6. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Councilmember. a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of April 5, 2004. Council concur. b. Community Services Department recommends approval of the Henry Moses Aquatic Center Rules and approval of the ordinance adopting the fee schedules for the aquatic center. Council concur. (See 9.a. for ordinance.) c. Development Services Division recommends acceptance of dedication of right-of-way at NE 26th Pl. to fulfill a requirement of the Joshua's Meadow Short Plat (SHP-01-109). Council concur. d. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department submits King County Boundary Review Board approval of the proposed Stoneridge Annexation, 28.9 acres located west of 148th Ave. SE and north of NE Sunset Blvd., and recommends adoption of the annexation and zoning ordinances. Council concur. (See 9.b. & 9.c. for ordinances.) e. Finance and Information Services Department recommends approval of the 2004 Budget adjustments in the amount of $9,400,000, which appropriates available fund balances and property tax revenue from new construction. Refer to Finance Committee. f. Hearing Examiner recommends approval, with conditions, of the Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat; 16 single-family lots on 4.98 acres located south of the southerly terminus of Wells Ave. S. at approximately S. 35th St. (PP-03-110). Council concur. g. Technical Services Division recommends Council amend its original approval of the Savren Street Vacation (VAC-03-002) for portion of alley between Williams and Wells Aves. S. and S. 2nd and S. 3rd Sts., to condition the petitioner to provide public access to the remaining alley across the petitioner's property through a right-of-way dedication. Additionally, staff recommends that Council accept the appraisals performed for the vacation, set compensation at $3,400, and accept the dedication in lieu of part of the compensation. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. 7. CORRESPONDENCE (CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE) OLD BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the Chair if further review is necessary. a. Community Services Committee: Nancy Osborn Appointment to Planning Commission b. Finance Committee: Vouchers; Carry Forward Ordinance* 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS _Ordinances for first reading: a. Henry Moses Aquatic Center fees (see 6.b.) b. Approving the Stoneridge Annexation (see 6.d.) c. Establishing zoning for the Stoneridge Annexation (see 6.d.) d. Carry Forward Ordinance (see 8.b.) 10. NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded information.) 11. AUDIENCE COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) Council Conference Room 5:30 p.m. Emerging Issues; Boeing "Move to the Lake" Update •* Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RE-CABLECAST TUES. & THURS. AT 11:00 AM & 9:00 PM, WED. & FRI. AT 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM AND SAT. & SUN. AT 1:00 PM & 9:00 PM RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting April 12, 2004 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. MINUTES Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF DON PERSSON, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; DENIS LAW; DAN COUNCILMEMBERS CLAWSON; TONI NELSON; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER TERRI BRIERE. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief ATTENDANCE Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO; COMMANDER KATHLEEN MCCLINCY, Police Department. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Keolker-Wheeler was read declaring April 17, 2004, Youth Service Day - April 17, to be "Youth Service Day" in the City of Renton, encouraging all citizens to 2004 support youth volunteerism every day and make youth volunteer involvement part of ongoing efforts to create a stronger youth community. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED. Mona Leach accepted the proclamation on behalf of United Way of King County and the National Youth Service Day Committee, and she invited everyone to the National Youth Service Day kick-off event on April 17th, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Magnuson Park (NE 65th St.). ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2004 and beyond. Items noted included: • An open house will be held .at Hazen High School on April 21st, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., on the reconstruction of Duvall Ave. NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE and the intersection of Duvall Ave. NE and Sunset Blvd. This is an opportunity for the public to learn about the project's status and direction, to ask questions, and provide comment. • The Police Department reported that the City's website contains the most current photographs and information available on Level 3 sex offenders or those who are at a high risk to re -offend. The City does not post Level 2 sex offenders, those who are at a moderate risk to re -offend, on its website. There is no public distribution for Level 1 sex offenders - those who are at a low risk to re -offend. The City's website includes a link to the King County Sheriffs Office sex offender site, which contains information on Level 2 and Level 3 offenders, but with no photographs posted. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing.. At the request of Council President Persson, item 6.b. was removed for separate consideration. April 12, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 108 Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of April 5, 2004. Council concur. April 5, 2004 Development Services: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of additional right - Joshua's Meadow Short Plat of -way for a 275-foot, dead-end, half street known as NE 26th Pl. to fulfill a ROW Dedication at NE 26th requirement of the Joshua's Meadow Short Plat (SHP-01-109). Council concur. Annexation: Stoneridge, 148th Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Ave SE & NE Sunset Blvd submitted King County Boundary Review Board approval of the proposed Stoneridge Annexation, 28.2 acres located west of 148th Ave. SE and north of NE Sunset Blvd., and recommended adoption of the annexation and zoning ordinances. Council concur. (See page 109 for ordinances.) Budget: 2004-Adjustments - -Finance and Information Services Department recommended approval of the 2004 Budget adjustments in the amount of $9,400,000, which appropriate available fund balances and property tax revenue from new construction. Refer to Finance Committee. Plat: Cherie Lane, Wells Ave Hearing Examiner recommended approval, with conditions, of the Cherie Lane S, PP-03-110 Preliminary Plat; 16 single-family lots on 4.98 acres located south of the southerly terminus of Wells Ave. S. at approximately S. 35th St. (PP-03-110). Council concur. Vacation: Alley between Technical Services Division recommended Council amend its original approval Williams & Wells Aves S, of the Savren Street Vacation (VAC-03-002) for portion of alley between Savren Service Corp, VAC-03- Williams and Wells Avenues S. and S. 2nd and S. 3rd Streets, to condition the 002 petition to provide public access to the remaining alley across the petitioner's property through a right-of-way dedication. Additionally, staff recommended that Council accept the appraisals performed for the vacation, set compensation at $3,400, and accept the dedication in lieu of part of the compensation. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED TO REMOVE ITEM 6.b. FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. Separate Consideration Community Services Department recommended approval of the Henry Moses Item 6.b. Aquatic Center Rules and approval of the ordinance adopting the fee schedules Community Services: Henry for the aquatic center. Moses Aquatic Center Rules MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER and Fees ITEM 6.b. TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. Mr. Persson noted that first and second reading of the ordinance will be held at the April 19th Council meeting. OLD BUSINESS Council President Persson expressed concern about the radio communication Public Safety: Radio system for emergency services, noting the interference caused by cell phone Communication System, tower sites. He also noted that fire and police personnel experience radio Emergency Services transmission problems when in certain buildings, and requested that the Administration investigate adding the necessary technology requirements to the building code as a preventative. Mayor Keolker-Wheeler stated that the Administration would look into the matter. April 12, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 109 Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report Committee recommending concurrence in the Mayor's appointment of Nancy G. Osborn to Appointment: Planning the Planning Commission for an unexpired three-year term that expires June 30, Commission 2006, replacing Eric Cameron who resigned. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending approval Finance: Vouchers of Claim Vouchers 225249 - 225844 and three wire transfers totaling $3,170,445.33; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 49855 - 50080, one wire transfer and 572 direct deposits totaling $1,789,969.26. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Budget: 2003 CarryForward Finance Committee Chair Corman presented a report recommending adoption Ordinance of the carry forward ordinance to increase the 2004 Budget for various funds for the purpose of meeting 2003 obligations in 2004. This ordinance increases the 2004 Budget by $12,432,700. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See later this page for ordinance.) ORDINANCES AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 4/19/2004 for second and final reading: Annexation: Stoneridge, 148th An ordinance was read annexing approximately 28.2 acres located west of Ave SE & NE Sunset Blvd 148th Ave. SE and north of NE Sunset Blvd. (Stoneridge Annexation). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/19/2004. CARRIED. Annexation: Stoneridge, R-5 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of approximately Zoning 28.2 acres located west of 148th Ave. SE and north of NE Sunset Blvd. annexed within the City of Renton from R-4 (Urban Residential - four dwelling units .per acre; King County zoning) to R-5 (Residential - five dwelling units per acre); Stoneridge Annexation. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/19/2004. CARRIED. Budget: 2003 Carry Forward An ordinance was read increasing the 2004 Budget for various funds in the total Ordinance amount of $12,432,700 for the purpose of meeting 2003 obligations in 2004. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 4/19/2004. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Council President Persson conveyed Boeing's appreciation of the efficiency of Development Services: Renton's permitting process related to its "Move to the Lake" project. Permitting Process (Boeing) Community Event: Flashlight Pointing out that the Flashlight Egg Hunt held last Friday was well attended, Egg Hunt, Snow White Councilwoman Palmer stated that she was impressed with the event and with the performance of City staff. Additionally, she praised the production of Snow White held at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center last Saturday. April 12, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 110 School District: Renton, Councilwoman Nelson reviewed the various announcements, events, and Activities activities of the Renton School District, including: student competitions and awards, the Children's Free Dental Day program, and events that raised money for leukemia research and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Public Safety: Fireworks Councilman Corman commented on the fireworks issue that is on the Public Safety Committee's agenda for April 19th. He pointed out that Councilman Law proposes decriminalizing fireworks, thereby bringing it to a level where it can be easily cited by police officers as opposed to being an offense that has be taken to court. Mr. Corman commended Mr. Law for looking at this issue in an unusual way. _ADJOURNMENT — — —MOVED BY NELSON,--S-EC-ONDED BY PERSSON-COUNCIL ADJOURN-. CARRIED. Time: 8:04 p.m. BONNIE I. WALTON, City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann April 12, 2004 RENTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Office of the City Clerk COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 12, 2004 COMMITTEE/CHAIRMAN DATE/TIME AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MON., 4/19 Emerging Issues; (Persson) 5:30 p.m. Renton School District Presentation *Council Conference Room* COMMUNITY SERVICES (Nelson) FINANCE MON., 4/19 2004 Budget Adjustments (Gorman) 4:00 p.m. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT THURS., 4/15 Savren Street Vacation; (Briere) 2:00 p.m. Wireless Communication Facilities in Public Rights -of -Way; Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Critical Areas Ordinance (briefing only) PUBLIC SAFETY (Law) MON., 4/19 4:30 p.m. TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION) THURS., 4/15 (Palmer) 4:00 p.m. UTILITIES (Clawson) Fireworks Maple Valley Hwy./SE I Ith St. Traffic Safety Concerns; Duvall Ave. NE Widening Project (briefing only); Federal Aviation Administration Airport Control Tower Lease NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Council Chambers. All other committee meetings are held in the Council Conference Room unless otherwise noted. CITY OF RENTON Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler W herea• ,, the City of Renton is made stronger by the important contribution that youth volunteering makes to our community; and Wherecw, studies show that people who volunteer in their youth are twice as likely to continue , selflessly serving the community in their adult years; and W hlarect k, the City of Renton believes that youth volunteering is a crucial. part of our community's success; and Where ,, the 16th annual National Youth Service Day event on April 16-18, organized by. United Way of King County; City Year, Fremont Public Association, YMCA, King County Parks, State Farm. Insurance, and Campfire's Youth Volunteer Corps, celebrates the important contributions of youth volunteers; Nov, Thereforei, 1, Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor of the City of Renton, do hereby proclaim April 17, 2004, to be YoutYvSewicPi wy in the City of Renton, and I encourage all citizens to join me in supporting youth volunteerism every day and making youth volunteer involvement part of our ongoing efforts to create a stronger youth community. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Renton to be affixed this 12th day of April, 2004. Kathy K olker-Wheeler . Mayor of the City of Renton, Washington 1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98055 - (425) 430-6500 / FAX (425) 430-6523 ® This paper contains 50% recycled material, 30 % post consumer RENTON AHEAD OF THE CURVE CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM DATE: April 12, 2004 TO: Don Persson, Council President Members of the Renton City Council FROM: Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Administrative Report In addition to our day to -day activities, the following items are worthy of note for this week: GENERAL • Flowers, fruits, vegetables, arts, crafts, and the dedication of a new 25-foot tree will be the focus of the Spring Festival at the Piazza on Saturday, April 24 h. Sponsored by Piazza Renton, the City, and the Renton Chamber of Commerce, this event will run from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. and will include food and beverages for sale. A highlight of the festival will occur at approximately 2:00 p.m., when the City will dedicate the new tree in honor of National Arbor Day. Bring the whole family to downtown Renton. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT • The annual Hip Hoppin Egg Hunt was held Saturday, April P, at the Community Center. Over 750 children participated in the hunt and the carnival. The Special Population Program hosted a Parent Potluck in cooperation with the Renton School District G.O.A.L.S. (Goal -Oriented Adult Life Skills) program on April 8"'. The parent group met with Colleen Heuiser, Recreation Specialist in charge of the Special Populations Program, who outlined available City recreation programs for their students, many of whom will be or currently are in transition from school to community. At the same time, the students participated in Karaoke Night, the regularly scheduled Thursday Night Social program. The combined event drew over 100 people for the evening. A second potluck is scheduled for May I3`s. • Over 100 adults and children attended an Easter egg hunt for the visually impaired at the Senior Activity Center on April 10 h. Telephone Pioneers sponsored the event, using eggs that emit a beeping sound to help participants locate the eggs. • The Gentlemen Jugglers, a Kids Comedy Series performance, is scheduled at Carco Theatre on Wednesday, April 14'', at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the Community Center or at the door. For more information, call 425-430-6707. • Several special recreation activities for school age children are planned for spring break week. Just a few of the scheduled events are: Skyhawks sports camp at Renton Community Center, Renton Teen Council volunteer project in Eatonville, Track Camp at Renton Stadium, and Cheer Camp at Highlands Neighborhood Center. • On April 9"', the Renton Teen Council hosted the Flashlight Egg Hunt at Liberty Park. With almost 300 boys and girls (ages 11-15), parents, and friends in attendance, the turnout was greater than expected. Community business support in the form of prize donations from McLendon's Hardware, Pizza Hut, Tacoma Rainiers, Athletic Supply, and Old Country Buffet helped make this event a success. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING DEPARTMENT • Comment on Renton's future! The City is currently reviewing the Comprehensive Plan as part of a State Growth Management Act mandate to update the Plan by the end of 2004. The Comprehensive Plan is a broad policy document that guides the growth of the City and includes a vision of Renton and statements directing Administrative Report April 12, 2004 Page 2 future land use, transportation, housing capital facilities (infrastructure), utility services, parks, economic development, and environmental policies. The public is invited to participate in all meetings related to the Comprehensive Plan and attend one or all of the Community Workshops. For a complete list of these meetings, visit the Spotlight section of the City's website at www.ci.renton.wa.us or call 425-430-6575. • Neighbors looking to host a picnic are invited to a Neighborhood Picnic Program workshop on Wednesday, April 14a', at 6:30 p.m. to learn how to plan, organize, and implement a successful neighborhood picnic. Call 425-430-6595 to obtain additional information, receive a picnic application, or reserve a spot at the workshop. FINANCE AND INFORMATION SER_VI_CES DEPARTMENT-- -- •- For several months now the City's Utilities Division has been accepting credit card payments by telephone. Using a U.S. Bank product known as ViaWarp, the Customer Service Representatives can now take a customer's credit card number and immediately charge their account for the payment. This service has been very successful and popular and use has steadily increased. It is particularly helpful on the day before and the day of water shut -offs. Last week alone the Utility Division processed 105 credit card payments in this manner. PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT • Preliminary design and related work is currently underway for the reconstruction of Duvall Avenue NE/Coal Creek Parkway SE and the intersection of Duvall Avenue NE and Sunset Blvd. in Renton. The project is a joint City of Renton/King County project for which the City of Renton is the lead agency. An Open House will be held on Wednesday, April 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hazen High School, 1101 Hoquiam Ave NE. The Open House will provide the public with an opportunity to learn about the project's status and direction, ask questions, and comment during the early stages of the project's design. For more information, call the project manalger at 425430-7319. POLICE DEPARTMENT • The following information is provided as a result of comments made at the last Council meeting. The City's website contains the most current photographs and information available on Level 3 sex offenders, those who are at a high risk to re -offend. The City does not post Level 2 sex offenders on their website. Level 2 offenders are at a moderate risk to re -offend. There is no public distribution for Level 1 sex offenders, those who are at a low risk to re -offend. The City's website contains a link to the King County Sheriffs Office Sex Offender site, which contains information on Level 2 and Level 3 offenders, but with no pictures posted. • During the week of April 13-19, the Police Department will be conducting traffic emphasis in the following areas and, in addition, all school zones during school days: Renton Police Department Traffic Enforcement Emphasis A ril 13-19 Date 6:00 a.m. to Noon Noon to 6:00 p.m. All Da Motorcycles/Cars Motorcycles/Cars Radar Trailer April 13, Tuesday 700 blk, SW 43 St (speed) Rainier Ave N (speed) 2700 blk, Benson Dr (speed) 43`d/E Valle Rd (red lights) 3700 blk, Sunset Blvd NE April 14, Wednesday 600 blk, Williams Ave S (speed) Rainer/Grad (red lights) Rainier/Grady (red lights) Royal Hills/Lk Youngs (stop signs) 600 blk, Shattuck Ave S April 15, Thursday 1100 blk, Carr Rd (speed) Rainier Ave N (speed) Rainier Ave N (speed) 1400 Houser W (speed) 200 blk, S 2nd St April 16, Friday 2600 blk, NE 7 St (speed) Lk Washington Blvd (speed) Lk Washington Blvd (speed) NE 2507I, nnwood NE (speed) 200 blk, S 2" St April 19, Monday 1100 blk, Carr Rd (speed) Lk Washington Blvd (speed 2600 blk, NE 7 St (speed) Rainier Ave N (speed) 400 blk, Cedar Ave S CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL [717 Submitting Data: Planning/Building/Public Works For Agenda of: April 12, 2004 Dept/Div/Board.. Development Services Division Staff Contact...... Carrie K. Olson x7235 Agenda Status Consent .............. X Public Hearing.. Subject: Acceptance of additional right-of-way to comply with Correspondence.. City of Renton code for new short plats. Ordinance ............. Resolution........... . Old Business........ New Business....... Exhibits: Deed of Dedication Study Sessions...... Exhibit Map Vicinity Map Information......... Hearing Examiner's Report & Decision Recommended Action: Approvals: Council concur Legal Dept......... X Finance Dept...... Other. .. . Fiscal Impact: N/A Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment....... Amount Budgeted....... Revenue Generated......... Total Project Budget City Share Total Project. SUMMARY OF ACTION: The area to be dedicated is for a 275 foot, dead end, half street of additional public right-of-way known as NE 26"' Place along the north boundary of the plat. The dedication is a City of Renton code requirement of the Joshua's Meadow Short Plat, LUA01-109, and Council acceptance of said right-of-way should be completed prior to recording deed with the short plat. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Deed of Dedication. I:\PlanReview\COLSON\Shortplats 2004Uoshua's MeadowsSHPL 04m AGNBILL.doc Return Address: City Clerk's Office City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 DEED OF DEDICATION Property Tax Parcel Number: 334390-2060 Project File #: Street Intersection: Reference Number(s) of Documents assigned or released: Additional reference numbers are on page Grantor(s): Grantee(s): I. BASIC VENTURES, INC. 1. City of Renton, aMunicipal Corporation LEGAL DESCRIPTION: (Abbreviated orfull legal must go here. Additional legal on page3) A 35 FOOT WIDE RIGHT—OF—WAY FOR NE 26TH j>f_d'e, A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, W.M., CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. The Grantor, for and in consideration of mutual benefits conveys, quit claims, dedicates and donates to the Grantee(s) as named above, the above described real estate situated in the County of King; State of Washington. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year as written below. Approved and Accepted By: Grantor(s): Grantee(s): City of Renton tom=- U Mayor L City Clerk INDIVIDUAL FORM OF STATE OF WASHINGTON ) SS ACKNOWLEDGMENT COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Notary Seal must be within box signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Notary Public in.and for the State of Washington Notary (Print) My appointment expires: Dated: deed Page t INDIVIDUAL FORM OFACKNOWLEDGMENT Notary Seal must be within box STATE OF WASHINGTON ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print) My appointment expires: Dated: REPRESENTATIVE FORM OFACKNOWLEDGMENT Notary Seal must be within box STATE OF WASHINGTON ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that signed this instrument, on oath stated that he/she/they was/were . authorized to execute the .instrument and acknowledged Ras the and of to be the free and voluntary act of such party/parties for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print) My appointment expires: Dated: CORPORATE FORM OFACKNOWLEDGMENT Notary Seal must be within box STATE OF WASHINGTON ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) On this 16 dayof��vu�N • , before me personally appeared 5 , //'dSS to me known to be Ui C e— Pr'e sf d e of the corporation that BONNIE BABCOCK executed the within instrument, and acknowledge the said instrument to be the free NOTARY PUBLIC and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein STATE OF WASHINGTON mentioned, and each on oath stated that he/she was authorized to execute said COMMISSION EXPIRES instrument and that the seal affixed is the corporate seal of said corporation. SEPTEMBER 22, 2005G7 Notary Public in d for the State of Washington Notary (Print) c jnh i -e 6e,6C oc4 My appoi�nirpent expires: 9- 2 Dated: deed Page 2 _ LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY NE 26TH PLACE WITHIN JOSHUA'S MEADOW SHORT PLAT (FORMERLY CLAYBO SHORT PLAT) THAT PORTION OF TRACT 255 AND 256 OF C.D. HILLMAN'S LAKE WASHINGTON GARDEN OF EDEN DIVISION NO.4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 82, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON AND VACATED COUNTY ROAD NO. 174, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT 255; THENCE NORTH 00030'21" EAST 75.23 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACTS 255 AND 256 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY AND WESTERLY ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT, CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 39.04 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 89°2848"; THENCE NORTH 88058'27" WEST 275.22 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00030'21" EAST 35.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88058'27" EAST 300.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00030'21" WEST 59.77 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALL BEING SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, W.M., CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Iv,630.sn.-P4. 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ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS s1133_2.cp 100 FRONT STREET SOUTH ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON 98027 ISTF (425) 392 — 0250 AL LA 1 ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY EXPIRES l/30/0 (NE 20404 ) 3 l[AC e— q .25RD Sl 4 Z73 OFFICE OF THE HEARING EXAMINER CITY OF RENTON REPORT AND DECISION APPLICANT: Lafe Hermansen Core Design, Inc. 4205 148 h Avenue NE, # 100 Bellevue, WA 98007 File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H LOCATION: 2617 Aberdeen Avenue NE SUMMARY OF REQUEST: SUMMARY OF ACTION: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT: November 29, 2001 Subdivide an approximately .93-acre property into 5 lots suitable for single-family residential development Development Services Recommendation: Approve with conditions The Development Services Report was received by the Examiner on October 16, 2001. PUBLIC HEARING: After reviewing the Development Services Report, examining available information on file with the application, field checking the property and surrounding area; the Examiner conducted a public hearing on the subject as follows: MINUTES The following minutes are a summary of the October 23, 2001 hearing. The legal record is recorded on tape. The hearing opened on Tuesday, October 23, 2001, at 9:34 a.m. in the Council Chambers on the seventh floor of the Renton City Hall. Parties wishing to testify were affirmed by the Examiner. The following exhibits were entered into the record: Exhibit No. 1: Yellow file containing the original application, proof of posting, proof of publication and other documentation pertinent to this request. Exhibit No. 2: Neighborhood Detail Map Exhibit No. 3: Preliminary Short Plat Plan Exhibit No. 4: Boundary and Topography Survey Exhibit No. 5: Tree Cutting and Land Clearing Plan Exhibit No. 6: Detailed Grading Utility and Drainage Plan Exhibit No. 7: Zoning Map Claybo Short Plat File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H November 29, 2001 Page 2 The hearing opened with a presentation of the staff report by Jason Jordan, Associate Planner, Development Services, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, Washington 98055. The subject site is zoned R-8 (eight dwelling units per acre). It is in the Residential Single Family Comprehensive Land Use designation. The project site is located in the lower Kennydale area. The subject site is in a single family zoning area. The applicant is proposing subdividing .92 acres into 5 lots intended for single-family residences. An existing residence is proposed to be demolished. The property slopes at an average of 19 percent from north to southwest and is primarily vegetated with grasses and native trees. Access to the site would be provided by a new proposed 35-foot wide half street improvement to be built and dedicated to the City and would extend west from Aberdeen Avenue NE to the western property boundary of the proposed development. The project is exempt from SEPA Environmental review The site is designated residential single family on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. The proposal is consistent with the requirement to enhance and protect single-family neighborhoods in that it would provide for future construction of single-family homes and would also promote goals of infill development. The proposed development meets density requirements as well as lot dimensions and setback requirements. Access to the proposed five new lots will be provided via the new 35-foot street. The existing driveway located south of the proposed site would be eliminated. Staff recommends that access to Proposed Lot 1 not be allowed from Aberdeen Avenue NE, it should be accessed from the new 35-foot half street improvement. The new half street improvement would serve all of the lots and a hammerhead turnaround would be located between lots 4 and 5, which would provide an emergency access vehicle turnaround. The establishment of a homeowner's association or maintenance agreement for development is recommended by staff as a condition of short plat approval. In addition, in order to ensure efficient emergency access to the development is not obstructed, staff recommends the applicant be required to place "no parking" signs near the hammerhead turnaround. The proposed subdivision is expected to generate additional traffic on the City street system. To mitigate these impacts staff recommends a traffic mitigation fee. The topography of the site slopes at an average of 19 percent from north to southwest with a rise of about 26 feet from the north property line towards the south. In addition, there are sensitive slopes located throughout the subject site. They are not subject to environmental review; however, staff recommends the applicant comply with the recommendations contained within the revised geotechnical study.dated October 4, 2001. The existing vegetation primarily consists of high grasses, shrubs and native trees. Project development would require the removal of all the existing onsite vegetation. Grading would be typical for single-family development. The subject site is currently developed with a single-family residence, which would be demolished as part of the proposal. The surrounding area is single-family in nature. The proposed lots are compatible with other lots in the area. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Map. Adjacent property owners have expressed concern over potential impacts of unauthorized use of their private drive located directly north of the development. This is a private easement that serves lots to the north and west of the proposed development. They are also concerned with additional traffic on Aberdeen Avenue, stormwater runoff and privacy from the proposed residences. In order to reduce potential adverse impacts from the new residences immediately adjacent to the site's north property line and order to accomplish suitable screening of Claybo Short Plat File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H November 29, 2001 Page 3 adjacent properties and to separate the private road from the new public road staff recommends that a fence be constructed in accordance with the Renton Municipal Code Section 4-4-040 with regard to permitted fence heights along the subject site's northern property boundary. This would separate the new public road from the private easement. Staff also recommends that the applicant be required to plant additional sight obscuring landscaping along the subject site's western and southern boundary in order to reduce potential adverse visual and noise impacts. Lastly, staff recommends that the applicant be required to place orange construction fencing along the site's entire perimeter during project construction in order to ensure no clearing or use of neighboring property occurs. Police and Fire Prevention staff indicate that sufficient resources exist to furnish services to the proposed development provided mitigation fees are paid. The proposal does not provide any onsite recreation for future residences therefore; staff recommends that they be required to pay the appropriate parks mitigation fee. The site is located within the boundaries of the Renton School District and the School District has indicated that they can accommodate the additional students. The applicant had submitted a drainage report per the 1998 King County Storm Water Manual. The project would be required to provide water quality and detention. The applicant is proposing a combination settling basin infiltration vault. In addition, a surface water system development fee would be required to be paid prior to the issuance of construction permits. A final approval of the utility plan would be required prior to the issuance of construction permits. The applicant would also be required to install a new fire hydrant to serve the proposal. Wastewater system development fees would also be required to be paid prior to the issuance of construction permits. Staff recommends approval of the Claybo Short Plat subject to 12 conditions. Three of the conditions are impact fees. The other conditions include the proper demolition permits, no parking signs along the emergency turnaround, no direct access on to Aberdeen Avenue NE, a homeowner's association or maintenance agreement, temporary erosion control be installed during the duration of the project and weekly reports on the status and conditions of the erosion control plan. Staff would also like to add the condition that the applicant adheres to the geotechnical report. Staff recommends the applicant install sufficient landscaping and lastly, that the applicant install the temporary orange construction fencing. Lafe Hermansen, Core Design, Inc., 4205 148"' Avenue NE, #100, Bellevue, WA 98007 stated that he represents Core Design and the applicant in this project. The applicant is in agreement with the staff report. The applicant does not believe that any of the conditions are unreasonable. He pointed out that all of the lots for the project are well over the minimum size. David Biggar, 2525 Aberdeen Avenue NE, Renton, WA 98056 stated that he is concerned about the slope and how it will be addressed. He is concerned about a retaining wall. He also asked that the removal of all vegetation be reconsidered. There are four large fir trees adjacent to his property line on the south and he would like them to stay. Instead of the landscaping proposed for the south side he would like to see a fence that encircles the entire plat. In regard to the private roadway that abuts the new street, are there stubs available so that roadway will not have to be interfered with when they hook up the utilities for the new plat. Claybo Short Plat File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H November 29, 2001 Page 4 Another item concerning all the neighbors is the construction times. They find those times unsatisfactory and would like different hours to be considered. In the past, workers often arrived up to an hour early and made a lot of noise. They are also concerned with the fencing off of the construction site. They feel that due to the security and safety aspects they would like the fence to be a temporary chain link fence. He voiced concerns about dust and mud during demolition of the existing home. Another concern is the traffic situation on NE 27`h and Aberdeen Avenue NE. With all of the construction projects taking place in the area, traffic has increased dramatically. The intersection is a death trap. They are requesting the City look at the possibility of a four way flashing light at this intersection for safety. Mark Quale, 2625 Aberdeen Avenue NE, Renton, WA 98056 stated that he lives directly across the private road directly north of the proposed project. He is concerned with privacy and the illegal use of the private road. He does not want vehicles on that road. He stated that he does not want anymore digging on the road. The last time work was done to the sewer lines under the road he could not park in his driveway for as long as eight days. For a total of 19 days he was unable to park in his driveway. He does not want this to happen and would like to know where they will be connecting into the sewer lines. He also voiced a' concern with overflow parking should someone have a party. He is also concerned with the traffic congestion at Aberdeen Avenue with the new road and the private road both trying to turn on to Aberdeen Avenue during heavy traffic times. Stanley Zimmer, 2531 1560h Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 stated that the private.road actually serves seven lots. He is not overly concerned about the use of the roadway because he does not live there. He stated that instead of creating the 35-foot wide street next to the private roadway why not make it a 50-foot wide public street. Then the City could take over the responsibility of maintaining the street. The other concern he has is the water runoff from the new homes and the street. Craig Quinn, 1420 NW Gilman Blvd. #2272, Issaquah, WA 98027 stated that he is the owner of the property. In regard to the start and end times for construction, those times that the City has adopted are not only citywide they are pretty much countywide as well. They are not asking for anything out of the ordinary or doing any extremely loud work. He stated that putting up the temporary chain link fencing might not be a bad idea especially along Aberdeen Avenue and along the easement. In regard to road debris, there are some pretty heavy fines if it is not kept on the site so they are already cognizant of keeping the area clean. In regard to retaining the fir trees, if they put in fencing they may not be able to retain the trees and it is difficult to determine if the trees can remain without going to the site and looking at the actual trees. As he understands it, the utility easement in the private road is for all adjacent property owners. They do not intend on using the private easement for construction other then what is necessary. In regard to extra parking, as with any single-family development that could be a problem. This development has been planned just like any other single-family development and they have met all the parking requirements. In regard to the suggestion to increase the size of the street from 35 feet to 50 feet to take in the 15-foot private road, they would have to get the approval from the owner of the private road to do this. If the City and the property owner are willing to look into it they are as well. Claybo Short Plat File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H November 29, 2001 Page 5 Christine Lancaster, 1544 Riverview Drive NE, Auburn, WA 98002 stated that she owns the property at the very end of the private easement. She asked for clarification on where the new public road would be located. She feels it will be a win -win with everyone to improve the entire road to accommodate everyone. Kayren Kittrick, Development Services, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 stated that there is no provision for a public turnaround in the street standards. The requirement in this case is for emergency access and turnaround. The main point to this being a 35 foot street dedication as opposed to the 26 foot private road that it was recognized from the beginning by Development Services where this road might no go through it did serve more then what a private road is allowed to serve. The Transportation Division is currently studying Aberdeen Avenue along its entire length including NE 27th The concerns about the intersection have been forwarded to them. There is an existing easement for the publicly owned utilities. The comments from this hearing will be forwarded to the appropriate individuals. Full drainage facilities exist in the street; therefore the drainage within this particular plat is handled within the plat. In regard to the work hours, requirements and limits are very strictly set by Code and the City Council. There are strict requirements for erosion control and cleaning streets. She is concerned about the neighbors not wanting the private roadway to be used at all. The City enjoys the rights of the utility easement and can authorize by permit the contractor to access the easement for the purposes of utility construction. Mr. Biggar stated that as far as the removal of the vegetation he would like the developer to consider filling in the space between the trees. He also suggested the City not allow any staging in the park property across the street. He also asked for a compromise on the hours of the construction. Mr. Quinn stated that he is in communication with the owner of the easement and are trying to purchase the easement where the private road is located. If they are able to obtain they will come back to the City. He will be happy to meet with Mt. Biggar onsite regarding the vegetation issue. The timing issue is difficult, but they will work with the crew to keep them from making too much noise before the 7:00 a.m. start time. The Examiner called for further testimony regarding this project. There was no one else wishing to speak, and no further comments from staff. The hearing closed at 11:00 a.m. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION Having reviewed the record in this matter, the Examiner now makes and enters the following: FINDINGS: 1. The applicant, Lafe Hermansen, filed a request for approval of a five -lot short plat 2. The yellow file containing the staff report, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) documentation and other pertinent materials was entered into the record as Exhibit #1. 3. The Environmental Review Committee (ERC), the City's responsible official, determined that the proposal is exempt from an environmental assessment. Claybo Short Plat File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H November 29, 2001 Page 6 4. The subject proposal was reviewed by all departments with an interest in the matter. The subject site is located 2617 Aberdeen Avenue NE. The subject site is located on the west side of Aberdeen two parcels south of NE 27th Street. 6. The subject site is approximately 40,498 square feet or 0.92 acres. The parcel is approximately 135 feet wide (north to south) by approximately 300.00 feet deep. 7. The subject site was annexed to the City with the adoption of Ordinance 1827 enacted in May 1960. The subject site is zoned R-8 (Single Family/Eight Dwellings per acre). It received this classification with the adoption of Ordinance 4404 enacted in June 1993. 9. The map element of the Comprehensive Plan designates the area in which the subject site is located as suitable for the development of single-family uses, but does not mandate such development without consideration of other policies of the Plan. 10. An existing single family home located on the northeast corner of the subject site will be removed from the site if the plat is approved. 11. The subject site has slopes averaging approximately 19 percent as it slopes up in the south central area of the site, leveling across the northeast and northwest quadrants of the site. There are areas of the site that are classified as sensitive with slopes in the range of 25 percent to 40 percent. 12. The applicant proposes dividing the subject site into five (5) single-family lots. The proposed lots range in size from 5,750 square feet to 6,823 square feet. Proposed Lot 1 would be 6,823 square feet while Lots 2, 3 and 4 would all be 5,750 square feet. Proposed Lot 5 would be 5,794 square feet. 13. The density would be calculated after subtracting the approximately 10,630 square feet that would be dedicated for the new roadway. The five -lot plat would result in a density of 7.35 units per acre, which falls between the five and eight dwelling units required by the City. 14. A new public road will be created along the north boundary of the plat. It is considered a half -street that will be 35 feet wide with full paving and sidewalks along the south side of the street. 15. An easement roadway runs along the north boundary of the plat. There was some dispute over which properties are entitled to use the easement. The City apparently installed underground utilities in the easement area within the last year or two. During that installation the neighbors were disturbed by the contractors efforts. It appears that the easement may run oddly across some of the property making eventual development in some areas problematic although those properties are not currently being reviewed. 16. The easement serves both developed homes and undeveloped property west of the subject site. The ownership of the easement is not entirely relevant to this decision although some neighbors thought creating duplicate parallel access roads, the existing easement and the proposed new public street was nonsensical. 17. The new road would not be provided with a cul-de-sac or public turnaround. A hammerhead turnaround easement was proposed within Proposed Lots 4 and 5. This is an unorthodox situation since a dead-end Claybo Short Plat File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H November 29, 2001 Page 7 public road would not have any way to accommodate u-turning vehicles except via a hammerhead easement. 18. Staff has recommended that all of the proposed lots including Proposed Lot 1 take access from the new public street. While Proposed Lot 1 has frontage along Aberdeen Avenue NE, staff recommended no access to Aberdeen Avenue to reduce potential conflicts. 19. Development of the subject site will generate approximately 2 to 3 students. 20. The four new homes will generate approximately 38.28 new trips or approximately 9.57 trips per home. The standard mitigation fee applicable to traffic is $75.00 or $2,871.00. 21. Neighbors reported that the intersection of Aberdeen Avenue NE and NE 27th Street north of the subject site is dangerous and more traffic will only exacerbate the problem. Staff reported that the City is studying the intersection and that mitigation fees could be used to improve that intersection. 22. The development will create additional demand on City parks and recreational facilities. The City has a Parks Mitigation fee program. The fee is $530.76 for each new home. 23. The City has a fee to mitigate the impacts of new development on the Fire Department. That fee is $488.00 for each new home. 24. Code has the following provisions for dead end streets: G. DEAD END STREETS: 1. When Permitted: Dead end streets are permitted where through streets are determined by the Department not to be feasible. For other circumstances, dead end streets may be approved by the Department or Hearing Examiner as part of the plat approval of site plan approval for a proposed development. 2. Cul-de-Sacs and Turnarounds - Minimum Requirements: Minimum standards for dead end streets, when approved by the Department, are as follows: LENGTH OF STREET TYPE OF TURNAROUND For up to 150 in length: No turnaround required. From 150 to 300 in length: Dedicated hammerhead turnaround or cul-de-sac required. From 300 to 500 in length: Cul-de-sac required. From 500 to 700 in length: Cul-de-sac required. Fire sprinkler system required for houses. Longer than 700 in length - Two means of access and fire sprinklers required for all houses beyond 500. 3. Turnaround Design: The hammerhead turnaround shall have a design approved by the Administrator and the Bureau of Fire Prevention. 4. Cul-de-Sac Design: Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum paved radius of forty-five feet (45') with a Claybo Short Plat File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H November 29, 2001 Page 8 right-of-way radius of fifty-five feet (55') for the turnaround. The cul-de-sac turnaround shall have a design approved by the Administrator and the Bureau of Fire Prevention. Secondary Access: Secondary access for emergency equipment is required when a development of three (3) or more buildings is located more than two hundred feet (200') from a public street. 6. Waiver of Turnaround: The requirement for a turnaround or cul-de-sac may be waived by the Administrator with approval of the Bureau of Fire Prevention when the development proposal will not create an increased need for emergency operations pursuant to RMC 4-9-250C, Waiver Procedures. CONCLUSIONS: The proposed short plat appears to serve the public use and interest. The redevelopment of the site will provide additional housing choices and lots, which are somewhat larger than the minimum for those who want larger in -city housing. The creation of a half street rather than an easement roadway means thafmost of the lots will have a full dimensioned, traditional front yard. The hammerhead turnaround will detract from two of the yards. The plat is in an area of the City where services can be provided to the site. 2. The lots each have lot lines perpendicular to the new street. The density falls within the range required by the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. The additional homes will definitely add to traffic and add to any congestion that already occurs at the Aberdeen Avenue and NE 27'h intersection. The applicant will be required to contribute to a traffic mitigation program to offset the impacts of this development on the City's street system. Apparently, the City is also reviewing the critical intersection. Overall City policies do not address the ramification of deficient roadways vis-a-vis new construction. 4. This office cannot deal with any of the private issues related to the easement or its use by the various surrounding property owners. The parties can take their concerns regarding the underlying utilities, including their concerns regarding the alignment of those utility lines to the City. If the parties can agree with incorporating the easement with the proposed public roadway that would be the best solution but barring that, the proposed public road and its alignment appear to be reasonable. Staff indicates that an official public hammerhead or cul-de-sac is not required. Instead an easement hammerhead has been created. This office is concerned that there is no timetable for when the proposed roadway would be extended to the west. An easement hammerhead could serve anyone who enters the roadway. It could even be used by more residents and visitors if the roadway were only partially extended to the west but remained a dead-end street. In other words, there is no telling when the road would have an official opening at its far end. At the same time, it would be inappropriate to hold this development totally hostage to creating a full cul-de-sac. Apparently, the Fire Department has approved this method of providing a turnaround but it truly is not the best method since it encroaches on two lots when a public right-of-way turnaround should be available. 6. The new lots, new homes and their new residents will be using public services including emergency fire service, the parks and roads. State law requires new plats to make adequate provision for roads, schools, parks and emergency services. Therefore, the applicant shall pay appropriate fees for these services based on formulas already calculated by the City. 7. In conclusion, as conditioned below, the proposed Plat is approved. Claybo Short Plat File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H November 29, 2001 Page 9 DECISION: The Proposed Plat is approve subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall obtain demolition permits and complete all necessary inspections and approvals for the existing single-family residence located on the property. The satisfaction of this requirement shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Division prior to the recording of the short plat. 2. The applicant shall place "No Parking" signage near the emergency vehicle hammerhead turnaround serving the development. The satisfaction of this requirement shall be subject to the Development Services Division prior to recording of the short plat. 3. No direct access shall be allowed onto Aberdeen Avenue from abutting lots. 4. A homeowner's association or maintenance agreement shall be created concurrently with the recording of the short plat in order to establish maintenance responsibilities for this development. A draft of the document(s) shall be submitted to the City of Renton Development Services Division for review and approval by the City Attorney and Property Services section prior to the recording to the short plat. 5. Temporary erosion control shall be installed and maintained to the satisfaction of the representative of the Development Services Division for the duration of the project. 6. Weekly reports on the status and condition of the erosion control plan with any recommendations of change or revision to maintenance schedules or installation shall be submitted by the project Engineer or record to the Public Works Inspector. Certification of the installation, maintenance and proper removal of the erosion control facilities is required prior to final inspection. 7. The applicant shall install fencing along the subject site's entire northern property line in order to provide suitable screening of adjacent properties. The satisfaction of this requirement shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Division prior to the recording of the short plat. 8. The applicant shall be required to install sufficient landscaping along the subject site's entire west and south property boundaries in order to provide suitable screening of adjacent properties. The satisfaction of this requirement shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Division prior to the recording of the short plat. 9. The applicant shall be required to install temporary orange construction fencing along the subject site's entire property boundary prior to issuance of construction permits. The satisfaction of this requirement will be subject to the Development Services Division prior to recording of the short plat. 10. The applicant shall pay the appropriate Transportation Mitigation Fee equal to $75.00 for each new daily trip associated with the project, with credit given for the existing residence, for an estimated total of $2,871.00 (38.28 total trips x $75.00 = $2,871.00). The Transportation Mitigation Fee shall be paid prior to the recording of the short plat. 11. The applicant shall pay the appropriate Fire Mitigation Fee equal to $488.00 for each new single-family residence, with credit given for the existing residence, for an estimated total of $1,952.00 (4 new lots x $488.00 = $1,952.00). The Fire Mitigation Fee shall be paid prior to the recording of the short plat. Claybo Short Plat File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H November 29, 2001 Page 10 12. The applicant shall pay the appropriate Parks Mitigation Fee equal to $530.76 for each new single family home, with credit given for the existing residence, for an estimated total of $2,123.04 (4 new lots x $530.76 _ $2,123.04). The Parks Mitigation Fee shall be paid prior to the recording of the short plat. 13. The applicant shall adhere to the recommendations in the geotechnical report. 14. The applicant shall post a sign at the western end of the new public road indicating it will be a through road in the future. ORDERED THIS 29`h day of November, 2001. i FRED J. KAUIHAN HEARING EXAMNER TRANSMITTED THIS 290' day of November, 2001 to the parties of record: Jason Jordan 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Kayren Kittrick 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Craig Quinn 1420 NW Gilman Blvd. #2272 Issaquah, WA 98027 Jeffrey Lawrence 2623 Aberdeen Avenue NE Renton, WA 98056 Lafe Hermansen Core Design, Inc. 4205 1480' Avenue NE #100 Bellevue, WA 98007 Mark Quale 2625 Aberdeen Avenue NE Renton, WA 98056 Christine Lancaster 1544 Riverview Drive NE Auburn, WA 98002 Hazel Denton 2025 NE 27t' Street Renton, WA 98056 TRANSMITTED THIS 29`h day of November, 2001 to the following: Mayor Jesse Tanner Members, Renton Planning Commission Larry Rude, Fire Marshal Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Transportation Systems Division Utilities System Division South County Journal David Biggar 2525 Aberdeen Avenue NE Renton, WA 98056 Stanley Zimmer 2531 156 h Avenue SE Bellevue, WA . 98007 Annette Hora 2621 Aberdeen Ave NE Renton, WA 98056 Gregg Zimmerman, Plan/Bldg/PW Admin. Neil Watts, Development Services Director Sue Carlson, Econ. Dev. Administrator Larry Meckling, Building Official Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer Councilperson Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Alex Pietsch, Economic Development Director Claybo Short Plat File No.: LUA01-109,SHPL-H November 29, 2001 Page 11 Pursuant to Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 100G of the City's Code, request for reconsideration must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m., December 13, 2001. Any aggrieved person feeling that the decision of the Examiner is ambiguous or based on erroneous procedure, errors of law or fact, error in judgment, or the discovery of new evidence which could not be reasonably available at the prior hearing may make a written request for a review by the Examiner within fourteen (14) days from the date of the Examiner's decision. This request shall set forth the specific ambiguities or errors discovered by such appellant, and the Examiner may, after review of the record, take further action as he deems proper. An appeal to the City Council is governed by Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 110, which requires that such appeal be filed with the City Clerk, accompanying a filing fee of $75.00 and meeting other specified requirements. Copies of this ordinance are available for inspection or purchase in the Finance Department, first floor of City Hall. An appeal must be filed in writing on or before 5.00 p.m., December 13, 2001 If the Examiner's Recommendation or Decision contains the requirement for Restrictive Covenants, the executed Covenants will be required prior to approval by City Council or final processing of the file. You may contact this office for information on formatting covenants. The Appearance of Fairness Doctrine provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may occur concerning pending land use decisions. This means that parties to a land use decision may not communicate in private with any decision -maker concerning the proposal. Decision -makers in the land use process include both the Hearing Examiner and members of the City Council. All communications concerning the proposal must be made in public. This public communication permits all interested parties to know the contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence. 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Subject: Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Dept/Strategic Planning Division Don Erickson, x6581 PROPOSED ANNEXATION Stoneridge Annexation — Effectuation of Annexation through Annexation and Zoning Ordinances Exhibits: Issue Paper; Boundary Review Board Approval (3-23- 04); Minutes of 1/12/04; Ordinances Recommended Action: Council concur AI #: For Agenda of: April 12, 2004 Agenda Status Consent .............. Public Hearing.. Correspondence.. Ordinance ............. Resolution............ Old Business........ New Business..... Study Sessions.... Information......... Approvals: Legal Dept......... Finance Dept...... Other ............... Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment....... Amount Budgeted....... Revenue Generated......... Total Project Budget N/A City Share Total Project.. SUMMARY OF ACTION: The Council accepted the new 50/50 Direct Petition to Annex for this 28.9-acre annexation site located west of 148th Avenue SE and north of NE Sunset Boulevard on January 12, 2004. The Boundary Review Board for King County approved this annexation on March 20, 2004. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the Stoneridge Annexation and authorize that both an annexation ordinance and a zoning ordinance for this annexation be prepared for first reading on April 12, 2004. X X Rentonnedagnbi)V bh CITY OF RENTON PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM DATE: March 31, 2004 TO: Don Persson, Council President Members of the Renton City Council VIA: �� `Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler VV FROM: Alex Pietsch STAFF CONTACT: Don Erickson, x6581 SUBJECT: Stoneridge Annexation - Adoption of Annexation and Zoning Ordinances ISSUE: Whether the City Council should adopt the ordinance effecting the annexation of the 28-acre Stoneridge Annexation site into the City now the Boundary Review Board has approved it. RECOMMENDATION: • Adopt an ordinance effecting the annexation of the Stoneridge Annexation site. • Adopt an ordinance effecting the zoning of the Stoneridge Annexation site. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: The applicant initially submitted for this annexation on July 15, 2003 with a 10% Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation petition. Council considered this request on September 8, 2003 and authorized the circulation of the new 50/50 Direct Petition to annex. Because the site was prezoned in 1996 to R-5, the Council did not have to consider future zoning for the 28.9- acre site. On October 3, 2003 the King County Department of Assessments notified the City that they had certified that there were signatures on the petition representing a majority of acreage in the annexation area. On October 16, 2003 the King County Department of Executive Services, Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division notified the City that they had certified that there were signatures representing a majority of the registered voters in the annexation area. On January 12, 2004 Council accepted the 50/50 Direct Petition to Annex for the Stoneridge Annexation and authorized the Administration to transmit the Notice of Intent package to the Boundary Review Board for their required 45-day review and evaluation. The Boundary March 31, 2004 Page 2 Review Board notified the City that approved the proposed annexation effective March 22, 2004. Because the 28-acre site was prezoned R-5 in 1996 after required public hearings, future zoning has already been determined and will be applied upon annexation. Staff conducted a fiscal analysis for this site and determined that at full development (assuming eight existing homes and 112 new homes) that there would be net fiscal positive impact of $20,399 to the City. Future parks acquisition and development costs were estimated at $66,928 based upon an estimated future population of 297 residents. CONCLUSION: All required public meetings and hearings for the proposed Stoneridge Annexation have been held and it has met all the specified requirements of RCW 35.A.14.120-130, Annexation — Direct petition method. The subject annexation would appear to be in the City's best interest and general welfare since it furthers City business goals, has been approved by the Boundary Review Board and is generally consistent with City annexation policies. DocumentV March 23, 2004 Washington State Boundary Review Board g For King County 4�v Yesler Building, Room-M 400 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 296-6800 • Fax: (206) 296-6803 • http://www.metrokc.gov/annexations LIAR 2 4 2004 City of Renton ECONUA IC DE /FL•_`F4AENT, Attn: Don Erickson, rdEiG"3'�I':>oes, AND S T P,AI"E iG PLANNING Senior Planner 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 RE: CLOSING LETTER FOR COMPLETED ACTION — File No. 2165 — City of Renton — Stoneridge Annexation Dear Mr. Erickson: We are writing to advise you that the Boundary Review Board has now completed the required Evaluation, as specified in RCW 36.93, for the above -referenced proposed action (filed with the Board effective February 5, 2004. The Boundary Review Board also provided a 45-day public review period February 5 — March 20, 2004, as prescribed by RCW 36.93. The Board received no request for a public hearing of this proposed action during the public review period. The Boundary Review Board, therefore, hereby deems this proposed action approved effective March 22, 2004. Final approval of the proposed action is also subject to the following actions, I . Sewer and Water District actions and some other actions are also subject to approval by the Metropolitan King County Council. If the Council makes changes to the proposal, "the Board may then be required to hold a public hearing. 2. Filing with King County of franchise application(s), as required, accompanied by a copy of this letter. 3. Filing with King County of permit application(s), as required, accompanied by a copy of this letter. 4. Fulfillment of all other statutory requirements and/or procedures specified in your Notice of Intention. Page two continued, March 23, 2004 Form 13 Notification in writing of your intended effective date of annexation. This notification should be provided as early as possible. Please send this information to Michael Thomas, Office of Management and Budget, 516 Third Avenue, Room 420, Seattle, Washington 98104, and 6. Filing with King County Council of. (1) one certified copy of final resolution or ordinance accomplishing this proposed action; and (2) a copy of this letter. This document should be filed with the Clerk of the Council (Attn: Anne Noris), King County Courthouse, Room 1025, Seattle, Washington 98104 If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact our office at 206-296- 6800. Sincerely, 4't4-� ��� Lenora Blauman Executive Secretary cc: Anne Noris, Clerk of the Council Harry Sanders, Records and Elections Division Diane Murdock, Department of Assessment Lydia Reynolds -Jones, Manager, Project Support Services King County "911" Program Paul Reitenbach, epartmen ofDevelopment & Environmental -Services Michael Thomas, Office of Management and Budget January 12, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 14 Annexation: Stoneridge, 148th Ave SE & NE 16th St Public comment was invited. A letter was read from Harold S. Taniguchi, King County Department of Transportation Director, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, 98104, expressing concern about the moratorium, noting that it appears to be aimed at restricting development of park and ride lot capacity in the Rainier Ave. S. corridor. Mr. Taniguchi stated that it is within the best interest of both Renton and King County to find a permanent solution to the lack of park and ride capacity in this area. Meanwhile, King County is continuing to work with City staff to arrange a lease of some space in the City's municipal parking garage. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker-Wheeler opened the public hearing to consider the 50% Petition to Annex for the proposed 28-acre Stoneridge Annexation located between Jericho Ave. SE, if extended, on the west, 148th Ave. SE on the east, NE 19th St., if extended, on the north, and NE 16th St., if extended on the south. Senior Planner Don Erickson reported that King County has certified that the signatures on the 50% petition represent a majority of the site's acreage and a majority of the registered voters residing there. Mr. Erickson reviewed the existing conditions of the site, noting the presence of Greenes Creek that traverses the center of the site. The site is serviced by Fire District #10, Water District #90, Renton sewer, and the Issaquah School District. Mr. Erickson explained that the area is designated as Residential Low Density in Renton's Comprehensive Plan and is prezoned R-5 (Residential - 5 dwelling units per net acre). The fiscal impact analysis reveals that if the site is annexed, the City will realize a surplus of $4,542 at current development, and $53,441 at full development assuming an increase to 119 single-family homes and a new home value of $300,000. Mr. Erickson summarized that the proposed annexation is generally consistent with City annexation policies and the criteria potential flooding without mitigation measures, and except for parks and surface water, no major service issues were identified. Public comment was invited. Richard Wolf, 14702 SE 105th St., Renton, 98059, referred to a letter he sent in which he asked that his seven -acre parcel, located at 10515 148th Ave. SE, be withdrawn from the annexation area. He expressed concern that the extension of a sewer line across his property would greatly disturb the existing trees and vegetation. Additionally, he noted that he has no plans to develop or sell the property in the near future, and hopes to annex the subject parcel along with two other adjacent parcels at some future date. Mr. Erickson commented on the timeliness of Mr. Wolfs request for withdrawal, noting that State law allows any signer of a filed petition to withdraw his or her signature prior to the certification of the petition. Therefore, since the petition was certified on October 7, 2003, Mr. Wolfs request to withdraw his signature on January 7, 2004, has no bearing on King County's certification of sufficiency. January 12, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 15 Mr. Erickson reviewed the fiscal impact if the Wolf property were to be excluded from the annexation area, and pointed out that Council, at the time it accepts the proposed annexation, can decide not to include the subject property per State law. City Attorney Larry Warren confirmed that unless the City or a special sewer district requires an easement, Mr. Wolf does not have to grant a sewer easement across his property to a potential developer. Curtis Schuster, KBS Development Corporation, 12320 NE 8th St., Suite #100, Bellevue, 98005, stated that he has been working on this development for seven years; and noted that the Wolf property is not necessary in order to go forward with the project. Expressing concern that the process would slow if there were a grievance between the City and the landowner, he urged Council to approve submittal of the notice of intent to annex to the Boundary Review Board. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE 50% DIRECT PETITION TO ANNEX FOR THE STONERIDGE ANNEXATION AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT A NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX PACKAGE TO THE WASHINGTON STATE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD FOR KING COUNTY. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2004 and beyond. Items noted included: * The latest edition of CityView is now airing on Renton cable channel 21. This edition features the Pavilion Building dedication, Harvest Festival, local Gleaners project, Aquatic Center dedication, Renton History Walk, . Fire Station #12 dedication, and the Skate Park. * Over 660 boys and girls hit the courts last weekend with the start of the — _—.__.youuth_basketball_program for..grades three through nine. Last.week was busy for City maintenance crews dealing with three different emergencies: 1) water main breaks, 2) snow and ice removal, and 3) power outages and fallen trees due to the snowstorm. AUDIENCE COMMENT Rosemary Quesenberry, 3609 SE 18th Ct., Renton, 98058, invited everyone to a Citizen Comment: benefit breakfast at the Renton Eagles Hall on January 18, the proceeds of Quesenberry - Renton Food which go towards the Renton Salvation Army food bank construction project. Bank Benefit Breakfast CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of special Council meeting minutes of January 5, 2004. Council January 5, 2004 concur. Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of regular Council meeting minutes of January 5, 2004. Council January 5, 2004 concur. CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF RENTON (STONERIDGE ANNEXATION; FILE NO. A-03-004) WHEREAS, under the provisions of RCW 35A.14.120 as amended, a petition in writing requesting that certain territory contiguous to the City of Renton, as described below, be annexed to the City of Renton, was presented and filed with the City Clerk on or about September 29, 2003; and WHEREAS, prior to the filing and circulation of said petition for annexation to the City of Renton, the petitioning owners notified the City Council of their intention to commence such proceedings as provided by law, as more particularly specified in RCW 35A.14.120, and upon public hearing thereon, it having been determined and the petitioning owners having agreed to assume the pre-existing outstanding indebtedness of the City of Renton as it pertains to the territory petitioned to be annexed; and to accept that portion of the City's Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to the territory including the applicable Zoning Code relating thereto; and WHEREAS, the King County Department of Assessments has examined and verified the signatures on the petition for annexation and determined signatures represent acreage, as provided by law, in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the area to be annexed; and WHEREAS, the King County Department Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division has examined and verified the signatures on the petition for annexation and determined as provided by law, that a majority of the registered voters residing in the annexation have signed 1 ORDINANCE NO. the petition, and also setting forth the legal description of the property according to government legal subdivision or plat; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department of the City of Renton having considered and recommended the annexing of said property to the City of Renton; and WHEREAS, the City Council fixed January 12, 2004, as the time and place for public hearing in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Renton, Washington, upon the petition and notice thereof having been given as provided by law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said notices public hearings have been held at the time and place specified in the notices, and the Council having considered all matters in connection with the petition and further determined that all legal requirements and procedures of the law applicable to the petition method for annexation have been met; and WHEREAS, the King County Boundary Review Board having deemed the "Notice of Intention" approved as of March 22, 2004; and WHEREAS; the -City -of Renton-prezoned the annexation -site R=5 in_1.9.97 in Ordinance _ _— No. 4667; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The findings, recitals, and determinations are hereby found to be true and correct in all respects. All requirements of the law in regard to ,the annexation by 2 ORDINANCE NO. petition method, including the provisions of RCW 35A.14.120, 130, 140 and 150, have been met. It is further determined that the petition for annexation to the City of Renton of the property and territory described below is hereby approved and granted; the following described property being contiguous to the City limits of the City of Renton is hereby annexed to the City of Renton, and such annexation to be effective on and after the approval, passage, and publication of this Ordinance; and on and after said date the property shall constitute a part of the City of Renton and shall be subject to all its laws and ordinances then and thereafter in force and effect; the property being described as follows: See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein [Said property, approximately 28.2 acres, is located in the SE '/a of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, at the northwest corner of 148`h Avenue SE and NE Sunset Boulevard with its largest portion located approximately 300' north of the intersection in four larger tracts] and the owners -petitioners of the property shall assume the pre-existing bonded indebtedness of the City of Renton as prescribed in RCW 35A.14.120 as it pertains to the property, and the property to be subject to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. SECTION II— This Ordinance-shal-1 be -effective- upon -its passage, approval,- and_ five days after its publication. A certified copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with the King County Council, State of Washington, and as otherwise provided by law. 3 ORDINANCE NO. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of. , 2004. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2004. Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD.1098:4/6/04:ma 0 Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Exhibit A STONERIDGE ANNEXATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., King County, Washington, lying southerly of the north 396 feet thereof, EXCEPT "Tract A" of King County Short Plat No. 486017, recorded under King County Recording No. 8703039001 and as amended by Affidavit of Correction, recorded under King County Recording No. 8706260950; and EXCEPT the County Road; TOGETHER WITH a portion of the east half (1/2) of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 3, described as follows: Commencing at the. northwest corner of said subdivision; Thence South 87°49'08" East, along the north line of said subdivision, a distance of 251.24 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence continuing South 87049'08" East, a distance of 380 feet, more or less, to an intersection with the westerly right of way margin of 148`h Avenue SE; Thence southerly along said westerly right of way margin and its southerly extension, crossing SE Renton -Issaquah Road (SR-900), to an intersection with the southeasterly right of way margin of said SE Renton -Issaquah Road; Thence southwesterly along said southeasterly right of way margin, to a point which bears South 16'30'00" East from the Point of Beginning; Thence North 16°30'00" West, crossing said SE Renton -Issaquah Road, to the Point of Beginning. Proposed Stoneridge Annexation o 1 300 600 are 3: Existing Structures Map IIIi 1 : 3600 U~�Y Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Existing Structure + _� ♦ Alex Pietsch, Administrator --- Renton City Limits G. Del Rosario �'ANzo$ 231uly 2003 O Proposed Annexation Area CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ANNEXED WITHIN THE CITY OF RENTON FROM R-4 (URBAN RESIDENTIAL 4DU PER ACRE, KING COUNTY ZONING) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL 5 DU/AC; FIVE DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) (STONERIDGE; FILE NO. A-03-004). WHEREAS, under Section 4.2.020 of Chapter 2, Land Use Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, .Washington," as amended, and the maps and reports adopted in conjunction therewith, the property hereinbelow described has not been zoned in the City of Renton; and WHEREAS, said property owners petitioned the City of Renton for annexation and concurrent rezoning, which said annexation having previously been approved and the property annexed to the City of Renton, and the City having held two public hearings to consider this zoning application, the first hearing being held on June 10, 1996, and the second hearing being held on September 16, 1996, and said zoning request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended, and the City Council having duly considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support thereof or in opposition thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: 1 ORDINANCE NO. SECTION I. The following described property in the City of Renton is hereby zoned to R-5 as hereinbelow specified. The annual ordinance adopting the maps of the City's Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to evidence said rezoning and the EDNSP Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to change the maps of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to evidence said rezoning, to wit: See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein. [Said property, consisting of approximately 28.2 acres, located in the SE '/a of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, at the northwest corner of 148`h Avenue SE and NE Sunset Boulevard with its largest portion located approximately 300' north of the intersection in four larger tracts.] SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after its publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD.1099:4/7/04:ma 2 Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk day of Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor 2004. 2004. Exhibit A STONERIDGE ANNEXATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., King County, Washington, lying southerly of the north 396 feet thereof; EXCEPT "Tract A" of King County Short Plat No. 486017, recorded under King County Recording No. 8703039001 and as amended by Affidavit of Correction, recorded under King County Recording No. 8706260950; and EXCEPT the County Road; TOGETHER WITH a portion of the east half (1/2) of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 3, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said subdivision; Thence South 87°49'08" East, along the north line of said subdivision, a distance of 251.24 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence continuing South 87049'08" East, a distance of 380 feet, more or less, to an intersection with the westerly right of way margin of 148d, Avenue SE; Thence southerly along said westerly right of way margin and its southerly extension, crossing SE Renton -Issaquah Road (SR-900), to an intersection with the southeasterly right of way margin of said SE Renton -Issaquah Road; Thence southwesterly along said southeasterly right of way margin, to a point which bears South 16'30'00" East from the Point of Beginning; Thence North 16°30'00" West, crossing said SE Renton -Issaquah Road, to the Point of Beginning. Proposed Stoneridge Annexation o 300 600 are 3: Existing Structures Map 1 : 3600 Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Existing Structure + �� ♦ Alex Pietsch, Administrator --- Renton City Limits G. Del Rosario ��NT� 231uly 2003 O Proposed Annexation Area CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL A] #: Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board.. Finance & IS Department Staff Contact...... Victoria Runkle, FIS Administrator Subject: 2004 Budget Adjustments Exhibits: Issue Paper and attachments Ordinance For Agenda Agenda Status Consent .............. Public Hearing.. Correspondence.. Ordinance............ Resolution............ Old Business........ New Business....... Study Sessions...... Information......... April 12, 2004 X rN Recommended Action: Approvals: Legal Dept......... X Finance Dept...... Refer to Finance Committee of April 19, 2004 Other ............... Fiscal impact: Expenditure Required... $9,400 000 Transfer/Amendment....... Amount Budgeted.......... Revenue Generated......... Total Project Budget City Share Total Project.. SUMMARY OF ACTION: Staff presents an Ordinance to authorize adjustments to the 2004 Budget appropriating available fund balances and appropriating property tax revenue from new construction. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Council adoption of the 2004 Budget Adjustments Ordinance. C:\Documents and Settings\mpetersen\Local Settings\Temp\GWViewer\2004_Spring Budget Adjustments.doc City of Renton Finance & Information Services Department MEMORANDUM Date: April 8, 2004 To: Don Persson, Council President City Councilmembers Via: , y1d Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler From: Victoria Runkle, Finance & Information Services Administrator Subject: 2004 Budget Changes Background Over the past several years, departments have spent less than their legally appropriated budget levels and revenues have exceeded expectations. These two events have led to higher than expected end of the year balances. These end of the year monies are generally considered "one- time" fund balances. Renton always budgets at 100 percent of expected levels. If revenues are exceeding our expectations, we factor those changes into the following years in order to meet future obligations. Fortunately, the available fund balances at the end of 2003 offer us the same opportunities. However, for 2004 there is an additional revenue source. In addition to the one-time available fund balances, there is an ongoing revenue source, which is property taxes generated by record 2003 new construction. This revenue source was not appropriated or allocated in the 2004 Proposed Budget. The following table illustrates the resources available from one-time fund balances and ongoing sources: 2004 Costs Resources One time Ongoing Rev. GG Avail Fund Balance $3,133,454 Property Tax $600,000 Capital Improvement (316) Fund 1,372,235 TOTAL $4,505,689 $600,000 To: Don Persson, Council President City Councilmembers Via: Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Re: 2004 Budget Changes April 7, 2004 Page 2 of 7 These balances refer only to monies that are accessible for any purpose. In addition to these funds, there are excess balances in the Equipment Rental and Airport Funds where we are recommending 2004 Budget changes. Combined with a County grant, Renton has enough resources to purchase additional park property. These will be discussed later in this document. The $4.5 million "One-time Total" is from a variety of sources. Highlights include: savings in the general governmental funds of over $1 million; Real Estate Excise Taxes above estimates by more than $1.5 million; sales taxes above expectations by $450,000, and building permit revenue of more than $700,000. The $600,000 identified as on -going revenue is, again, due to the fact the City's tax roll added $285 million in new construction in 2003. We had estimated only $140 million — our average over the past decade. The City's property tax levy can be increased by one percent, plus new construction. This new construction amount is added to the base levy, and the following years increase by one percent. Thus, in 2005, this $600,000 becomes $606,000. The point is this revenue source continues into the future. The one-time monies may not reappear in future years. Recommendation After the financial records are closed each year, we bring to the Council the available fund balances along with proposals of how to use the money. On March 2 and 3, the City Council held its Annual Planning Workshop and the recommendations, along with many other priorities, were discussed. The Mayor and Council made recommendations for each Fund, and they are identified in the following sections. General Governmental Funds Balances. The following table highlights the recommendations for the available resources in 2004. These include all General Governmental Funds and Fund 316 General Facilities Capital Improvements Fund. enditures Description One -Time Ongoing New Programs - Renton Enforcement Action Code Team $125,000 - Police RENSTAT $100,000 Additional Positions - Firefighter $50,000 - IS Project Manager $35,000 - Probation Officer Assistant $35,000 Ongoing Edlund Property Maintenance $18,000 Reclass Costs Reserve $150,000 Table continued on next page. Table continued from previous page: To: Don Persson, Council President City Councilmembers Via: Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Re: 2004 Budget Changes April 7, 2004 Page 3 of 7 Expenditures Description One -Time Ongoing HVAC Chiller Improvement to 200 Mill Bldg $300,000 Gangways Balance Needed $138,000 Council Computers $20,000 Park Maintenance Facility Set Aside $2,000,000 Mitigation Funds Restoration $214,000 Museum Storage $25,000 Edlunds Property Building Demolition $87,000 Heather Downs Park Development Set Aside $1,000,000 Transfer Out to Insurance Fund $700.000 65000 TOTAL Expenditures $4,484,000 S578,000 One -Time Resources. Nearly $4.5 million is recommended for allocation to one-time expenditures. $2 million is dedicated to the future replacement of the Parks Maintenance Facility and $1 million to the development of Heather Downs Park. Both of these projects require more money than we have set aside. An additional $500,000 is to meet various parks and facilities capital needs. The Chiller in the Mill Avenue Building is over 35 years old. This must be replaced, and it is best to maintain this prior to its total failure. The Coulon Gangways must be replaced due to the fact they are not handicapped accessible. The total cost of the project is $200,000, but during the 2004 budget process, we did appropriate $62,000 for this purpose. The appropriation of $25,000 is for increasing storage space at the Museum. The money identified for the Edlund Property is to demolish a building. Once the City takes possession of the property we have higher standard of risk issues than the private owners. Mitigation Funds Restoration: Several years ago the City agreed to waive transportation, parks, and fire mitigation fees on development projects - if these activities met specific economic development goals. The Council also agreed that these fees would be replaced with general governmental monies. This recommendation will allocate $107,000 from general governmental fund balances to the Transportation Impact Mitigation Fund. The Parks and Fire Mitigations Funds will receive $93,000 and $14,000, respectively, for a total of $214,000. We are also recommending the transfer of an additional $700,000 into our Insurance Fund for future liability claims. On -Going Revenue. The revenue from property taxes is recommended for two new programs, adding four police officers, one code enforcement officer, an IS position dedicated to public safety, a firefighter, an assistant for the probation officer, and other expenditures. The details of these requests are described in the attachment. The following highlights some of the recommendations. One important element to remember is that if there are additional property To: Don Persson, Council President City Councilmembers Via: Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Re: 2004 Budget Changes April 7, 2004 Page 4 of 7 tax reductions, these programs will be the first that we will need to eliminate in order to balance the budget. The first new program is referred to as REACT — Renton Enhanced Abatement and Code Enforcement Team. This program will aggressively concentrate on land use code and nuisance violations. We can make our City more livable and friendly with less crime, if we address the pieces of property where there are absentee landlords or other property owners who do not take care of their investment, making it difficult for the people that live there. This program adds two police officers, one code enforcement officer, and dedicates monies for additional needs in legal costs. RenStat — Renton Statistics — is based on the understanding that — through better use of technology and other tools - we can more effectively target our police resources and be more successful at lowering criminal actions. RenStat builds on the foundation of crime analysis started in 2003. This program will add an additional crime analyst and two police officers. If we can continue the program, there will be a need for additional records management specialists. However, this is a decision.for a future time. Firefighter Position — We currently have three shifts of firefighters operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One of those shifts has one less FTE than the other two, which result in additional overtime and minimum staffing issues. This addition will even out all three shifts. The IS Project Manager will assist the Police Department in maximizing the use of the City's Police Records Management System. We have attempted to do this with no additional staff since we purchased the system, and it is clear we need a resource to help department employees take full advantage of all the application's features. The assistant for the probation officer position is necessary to maintain the level of service required to ensure an effective program. The Probation activities generate over $135,000 annually. This position will pay for itself. The total of these programs is estimated to be $513,000 in 2004. Most of these costs will increase in 2005 as the new positions are budgeted for only six months of the year. The ongoing cost is nearly $900,000 in 2005. After the appropriation of these monies, there will be $308,000 remaining in excess fund balances. The Council recommended these monies be placed in the Anti -Recessionary Reserve Account of the Insurance Fund. Other General Purpose Balances. In addition to these expenditures, there are available resources in various other Funds. To: Don Persson, Council President City Councilmembers Via: Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Re: 2004 Budget Changes April 7, 2004 Page 5 of 7 Parking Garage Fund. The Parking Garage is completed. We are dedicating the balance to various needs throughout the City. However, once that is completed, there will be, at least, $200,900 remaining. Since the City placed over $4 million in cash to this project, these monies can be used for any governmental purposes. The recommendation is $175,000 of the remaining balance be placed in the City's Anti -Recessionary Reserve Account of the Insurance Fund. Community Development Impact Mitigation Fund. For the past several years the City has been analyzing the purchase of nearly 18 acres of property along Carr Road and 103Td Avenue. The City applied for several grants to offset the cost of the purchase. King County has provided up to $250,000 for the purchase. At the Annual Planning Workshop, the Council authorized the Administration to purchase the property. This ordinance appropriates a total of $1.225 million for the purchase of this property. However, the City will receive $250,000 from King County to offset this price. Thus, the City's cost is $975,000 Airport Fund. Another recommendation from the Council Workshop relates to the Airport Fund. The first agreement is to dedicate $25,000 to complete an Economic Development element to add to the Airport Master Plan. This plan will analyze and recommend the most optimal revenue and land use options available for the Airport. The second recommendation is to add 1.5 positions for Airport operations. Currently, the Airport has only a half-time support position. They use temporary staff to add coverage. The Airport will shift dollars from their temporary salary line items to regular staff, and expand their support position into one full time equivalent. Also, the Council concurred that the Airport needs to have a position to help with general management issues. The position requirements must be analyzed to determine its exact duties and title. We are assuming that the position will be paid at Grade 23, with a title of Airport Operations Specialist. Again, the formal job description must be written before any action can be taken. Equipment Rental Fund (ER Fund). Some years ago, we developed a long-term replacement plan for our city rolling stock. The first goal was to determine what should be our reserve level. We agreed that the total reserves should be near $3 million dollars. Once that reserve is achieved, we need to re-examine our replacement rate methodology or other factors. Also, one of the other components of the replacement plan is to ensure that for each piece of rolling stock, a department pays a monthly maintenance and operations amount and replacement amount. The plan is that when a piece of equipment is replaced, the replacement amount is added to the budget. The payment of a maintenance and operations amount was implemented in 1994. To: Don Persson, Council President City Councilmembers Via: Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Re: 2004 Budget Changes April 7, 2004 Page 6 of 7 Today there is only one class of equipment that is not paying into the equipment replacement reserve sub fund of the Equipment Rental Fund: fire trucks/ engines. Fire trucks/engines are the large pieces of equipment that are used to actually extinguish fires. To pay a monthly maintenance and operations amount, we would have to find, at least, $30,000 annually for each piece of equipment. We have four "first" line engines and one ladder truck for which we are not establishing replacement reserves. This excludes the same number of reserve engines — second line and vehicles replaced by District 25. Thus, we would have to add to the budget, a minimum, of $150,000 annually to place in reserves for the future replacement of fire engines. This continues to be a challenge for us. Based on a 15-year life, we should replace two engines in 2004 — the reserve engine stationed at Fire Station 11 (purchased in 1989), and the reserve engine Fire Station 12 (purchased in 1987). We are, at this time, recommending the replacement of only one of these pieces of rolling stock. After replacement, the oldest vehicle can be sold, and one of the engines purchased in the late 1990's will become a reserve piece of equipment. One fire truck costs approximately $400,000 — thus, using most of the unallocated money in the Equipment Rental Fund. Summary The attached Ordinance increases the 2004 Budget by $9,400,000. Of this total, $4,225,000 is for the purchase and development of parks properties (44 percent). Only $513,000 is for ongoing costs. We are placing $65,000 of our ongoing revenue into the Anti -Recessionary Reserve. Also, within this grand total, we will transfer the remaining fund balances from various Funds to the Insurance Fund. This transfer from various Funds totals $940,000. As shown on the spreadsheet, this is combined with the available Fund Balance in the Insurance Fund and will increase this reserve to $2.8 million. As these proposed programs are started, there will be a total of nine employees added to the General Governmental Funds. As earlier stated, this will result in four police officers, a Code Enforcement Officer, one Project Manager for the Police Department, a Crime Analyst support position, a probation clerk, and a firefighter position. There will be one and one-half positions added to the Airport Fund. The attached Ordinance approves only the actual expenditures. Also, as a reminder on the reasons this appropriation Ordinance is greater than actual available resources: when we transfer fund balances from one Fund to another, we must appropriate the monies in both Funds. The first appropriation is a transfer expenditure and then it is appropriated again as the actual expenditure. Examples include the $2 million for the Parks Maintenance Facility and the $138,000 for the Gangways project twice. There are several others. There are two attachments to this issue paper. The first is the Available Fund Balances spreadsheet. This illustrates all the revenues and expenditures to each fund, and the remaining fund balances. To: Don Persson, Council President City Councilmembers Via: Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Re: 2004 Budget Changes April 7, 2004 Page 7 of 7 The second attachment to this issue paper is the same presentation provided at the Council Retreat. It provides the detail of each program. Please call with any questions you have regarding the proposals in this letter and Ordinance. I realize it is a significant amount of information. VAR/SD/dlf Attachments, as stated cc: Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer Derek Todd, Assistant to the CAO Bonnie Walton, City Clerk Elaine Gregory, Fiscal Services Director Sylvia Doerschel, Finance Analyst Supervisor, Budget CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE 2004 BUDGET FOR VARIOUS FUNDS, INCREASING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF POSITIONS IN THE 2004 AND INCREASING THE CITY'S RESERVES. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Appropriations in the following Funds are hereby increased. The purposes are detailed in Attachment A to this Ordinance. 2004 ADJUSTED RUDGET 2004 Original Carryforward 2004 New 2004 Fund Budget Request Programs Adjusted Budget 000 $45,437,900 $334,500 $2,670,000 $48,442,400 107 68,700 0 68,700 101 10,270,300 70,500 368,000 10,708,800 103 6,055,400 64,600 335,000 6,455,000 106 1,532,200 4,100 110,000 1,646,300 201 654,300 0 654,300 207 28,900 0 28,900 212 0 0 0 215 1,872,900 0 233,000 2,105,900 Total GG 65,920,600 473,700 3,716,000 70,110,300 102 353,500 0 353,500 104 331,600 500 332,100 110 200,000 0 200,000 118 0 0 0 125 50,000 0 50,000 127 36,600 0 36,600 Table continued on next page. ORDINANCE NO. Table continued from previous page. 2004 ADJUSTED BUDGET Fund 2004 Original Budget Carryforward Request 2004 New Programs 2004 Adjusted Budget 131 $ 0 $ 0 $ $ 0 213 0 0 0 219 511,500 0 511,500 220 17,300 0 17,300 221 0 0 0 301 1,638,700 101,500 175,000 1,915,200 303 0 0 1,225,000 1,225,000 304 300,000 842,100 1,142,100 305 1,389,300 0 1,389,300 306 576,800 200 300,000 877,000 307 0 1,123,500 1,123,500 316 2,507,000 3,159,400 3,484,000 9,150,400 317 8,460,400 0 8,460,400 401 20,805,900 99,200 20,905,100 402 805,900 990,800 100,000 1,896,700 403 8,718,100 30,700 8,748,800 404 2,288,800 123,200 2,412,000 421 16,830,000 4,011,500 20,841,500 424 320,000 355,400 675,400 451 2,518,400 0 2,518,400 461 0 0 0 471 0 0 0 501 2,520,400 18,500 400,000 2,938,900 502 2,721,300 1,102,500 3,823,800 512 6,296,300 0 6,296,300 601 382,100 0 382,100 Totals $146,500,500 $12,432,700 $9,400,000 $168,333,200 SECTION II. In addition, the following positions are hereby added to the 2004 Budget: Four Police Officers, Police Department One Code Enforcement Officer, Public Works Department One Program Analyst, Finance and Information Services Department One Crime Analyst Assistant, Police Department H:\FINANCE\ADMINSUP\3_Ordinances_Resolutions\2004 Budget Changes Ordinance.doe ORDINANCE NO. One Probation Clerk Court Department One Fire Fighter, Fire Department One Assistant Airport Manager, Public Works Department, Airport Division One-half Secretary II Position, Public Works Department, Airport Division The actual salary ranges will be determined through the Human Resources' established process. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2004. APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk day of Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor 2004. H:\FINANCE\ADMINSUP\3_Ordinances_Resolutions\2004 Budget Changes Ordinance.doc New Programs AS OF 4I812004 ATTACHMENT A 000 General Fund Transfer to Insurance Fund Anti -Recessionary General Purposes REACT RENSTAT Reclass Set Aside Firefighter IS Project Manager Probation Assistant Transfer to Fund 316 Total 1/l/2004 Carry Forwards New Programs Adopted Budget 45,437,900 334,500 75,000 100,000 125,000 100,000 150,000 50,000 35,000 35,000 Parks Maintenance Facility 2,000,000 General Fund Total 45,437,900 334,500 2,670,000 48,442,400 101 Park Fund 10,270,300 70,500 Transfer to Insurance Fund Anti -Recessionary 50,000 Edlund Maintenance 18,000 Transfer to Fund 306 for Chiller 300,000 Park Fund Total 10,270,300 70,500 368,000 10,708,800 103 Street Fund 6,055,400 64,600 Transfer to Insurance Fund Anti -Recessionary 10,000 General 325,000 Street Fund Total 6,055,400 64,600 335,000 6,455,000 106 Library Fund s 1,532,200 4,100 Transfer to Insurance Fund Anti -Recessionary 110,000 Library Fund Total 1,532,200 4,100 110,000 1,646,300 215 - Limited Tax Obligation Fund 1,872,900 Transfer to Insurance Fund Anti -Recessionary 20,000 General Purposes 75,000 Transfer to Fund 316/Gangways 138,000 Fund 215 Total 1,872,900 - 233,000 2,105,900 301 Garage Fund 1,638,700 101,500 Transfer to Insurance Fund Anti -Recessionary 175,000 Garage Fund Total 1,638,700 101,500 175,000 1,915,200 Page 1 of 2 New Programs AS OF 4/8/2004 ATTACHMENT A Total 1/l/2004 Carry Forwards New Programs Adopted Budget 303 Comm Sers Mitigation Fund - Edlunds Property 1,225,000 Comm Services Mitigation Fund Toti - - 1,225,000 1,225,000 306 Leased City Property Fund 576,800 200 Chiller 300,000 Leased City Property Fund Total 576,800 200 300,000 877,000 316 General Facilities CIP Gangways Museum Storage Computers Edlund Demolition 2,507,000 3,159,400 138,000 25,000 20,000 87,000 Heather Downs 1,000,000 Restoration to Mitigation Funds 214,000 Reserve for Parks Facility 2,000,000 General CIP Fund Total 2,507,000 3,159,400 3,484,000 9,150,400 402 Airport Fund 805,900 990,800 Airport Plan Study 25,000 Airport Staffing 75,000 Airport Fund Total 805,900 990,800 100,000 1,896,700 501 Equipment Rental 2,520,400 18,500 Fire Engine 400,000 Equipment Rental Fund Total 2,520,400 18,500 400,000 2,938,900 Page 2of2 POLICY PAPER ATTACHMENT A Resources GG Avail FB = $3,733,454 Property Tax 316 Fund TTL Expenditures REACT RENSTAT Reclass Costs Firefighter IS Project Mngr Probation Officer Assistant Ongoing Edlund Property Chiller Gangways Balance Needed Council Computers Park Maintenance Facility Set Aside Mitigation Funds Restoration Museum Storage Edlunds Demolition Healther Downs Set Aside Transfer Out to Insurance Fund TTL Expenditures Balance of these Funds Available Other Transfers Parking Garage Equipment Rental Insurance Fund 2004 Costs 2005 One time Ongoing Costs 3,133,454 600,000 606,000 1,372,235 4,505,689 600,000 606,000 REACT' Code Enforcement Officer Legal Costs Police Officer Police Officer 125,000 320,000 TTL 100,000 260,000 RENSTAT 150,000 60,000 Crime. Analyst Assistant 50,000 100,000 Police office 35,000 70,000 Police Officer 35,000 55,000 TTL' 18,000 26,000 300,000 138,000 20,000 2,000,000 214,264 25,000 87,000 1,000,000 700,000 65,000 4,484,264- 578,000 i 891,000 175,000 AS OF 4/7/2004 2004 2005 2006 30,000 80,000 80,000 25,000 40,000 40,000 35,000 100,000 100,000 35,000 100,000 100,000 125,000 320.000 320.000 30,000 60,000 60,000 35,000 100,000 100,000 35,000 100,000 100,000 1oo,000 260,000 260,000 Additional costs in out years may be up to $150,000. THE COLOR CODE Green = discretionary fund balances and ongoing expenses that are charged to general governmental funds Purple = new programs; one time costs; available only once Red = Restricted Fund balances. Some of these you can reassign, but needs to have serious discussion Page 1 of 2 OTHER FUNDS NEW PROGRAM EXPENDITURES Equip Rental Airport Parks Mit 12/31/03 Ending FB 3,418,398 2,344,648 1,060,080 + 2004 Revenues 2,778,900 882,300 237,000 - 2004 Expenditures (2,520,400) (805,900) - - Carryforwards (18,500) (990,800) - + New Revenue KC Grant for Edlund 250,000 Transfer In from 316 for Mitigation 14,116 - Operating Reserve (170,648) (62,472) -_Equipment Reserve (3'000,000) - Available Fund Balance 487,750 1,367 776 1,561 196 Edlund Property 1,225,000 Fire Engine (400,000) Airport Plan (25,000) Airport Staffing - 2004 Costs (75,000) AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE 87,750 1,267,776 336,196 AS OF 4/7/2004 age 2 of 2 Atta, ant B GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE M BALANCES 201 207 215 TOTAL 000 007 101 103 106 LTGO LTGO LTGO GENERAL GENERAL PG MAIN PARK STREET LIBRARY City Hall Snr Cntr Misc GOVERNMENTAL 1/1/2003 Beg FB 3,789,813 1,263,604 936,498 227,104 11,299 24,259 942,266 7,194,843 2003 Act Revenues 46,280,448 9,330,451 5,513,097 1,490,247 654,300 35,342 2,187,569 65,491,454 2003Act Exps 43,905,676 8,968,214 5,558,444 1,470,933 652,063 34,544 2,111,012 62,700,886 Ending Fund Balance 6,164,585 - 1,625,841 891,151 246,418 13,536 25,057 1,018,823 9,985,411 2004 Bdgt Revenues 44,611,900 138,700 9,905,300 6,055,400 1,532,200 654,300 28,900 1,872,900 64,799,600 2004 Budgeted Expenditures 45,437,900 68,700 10,270,300 6,055,400 1,532,200 654,300 28,900 1,872,900 65,920,600 CarrryForwards Medical Costs 106,800 20,500 14,500 4,100 - - - 145,900 Devlp Services 47,000 47,000 Police 52,000 52,000 Fire 33,800 33,800 ESA - Parks Piece 94,900 50,000 144,900 Sidewalk Repair 50,100 50,100 473,700 TOTAL CARRYFORWARDS 334,500 70,500 64,600 4,100 - - - Other Changes NC Property Tax 600,000 600,000 2004 Req 8% Reserve 2,935,032 70,000 821,624 484,432 122,576 13,536 25,057 785,000 5,257,257 AVAIL FUND BAL 2,669,053 - 368,717 342,119 119,742 - - 233,823 Transfer to Insurance Fund Anti Recessionary Purpose,, 75,000 . 50,000 10,000 110,000 20,000 265,000 General Purposes 100,000 325,000 75,000 500,000 REACT 125,000 125,000 REN STAT 100,000 100,000 Reclasses 150,000 150,000 Firefighter 50,000 50,000 IS Project Mngr 35,000 35,000 Probation Assistant 35,000 35,000 Edlund Maintenance 18,000 18,000 Chiller - Transfer to 306 300,000 300,000 Transfers to 316 for the Following Purposes - Gangways - Balance 138,000 138,000 Park Maintenance Facility 2,000,000 2,000,000 = AVAIL FUND BAL (947) - 717 7,119 9,742 823 17,454 Page 1 of 6 h:finance/adminsup/IssuePapers_memos to Council or Mayor/2004 Budget Changes_ Attachment B.As Attachment B to Memo Page 1 of 6 AM, ent B SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS AVAILABLE JD BALANCES TOTAL 102 104 110 118 125 127 131 SPECIAL Arterial St CDBG Hotel/Motel Resv Path/Tr 1%Art Cable Corn Parks Gifts REVENUE 1/1/2003 Beg FB 2003 Act Revenues 2003 Actual Ex s 154,410 360,114 353,500 (5,788) 317,647 292,538 262,047 181,848 199,784 2,807 - - 81,845 60,269 45,701 176,088 43,441 23,392 50,000 671,409 1,013,319 914,915 Ending Fund Balance 161,024 19,321 244,111 2,807 96,413 196,137 50,000 769,813 2004 Bdgt Revs 2004 Bdgt Exps 350,500 353,500 331,600 331,600 197,500 200,000 - 50,000 38,900 36,600 918,500 971,700 Carry Forwards Medical Dental 500 TOTAL CARRYFORWARDS 500 Reserve Requirement 158,024 18,821 - 6,413 183,258 AVAIL FUND BALANCE 0 0 241,611 2,807 40,000 198,437 50,000 533,355 Page 2 of 6 h:finance/adminsup/IssuePapers_memos to Council or Mayor/2004 Budget Changes_ Attachment B.As Attachment B to Memo Page 2of 6 Atta, .gent B AVAILABLE .AD BALANCES DEBT SERVICE FUNDS TOTAL 219 220 221 DEBT SERVICE UTGO - Snr Nsn1 LID Debt S LID Guaranty FUNDS 1/1/2003 Beg FB 560,699 431,152 - 991,851 2003 Act Revenues 521,735 335,136 - 856,871 2003 Actual Ex s 507,920 735,600 - 1,243,520 Ending Fund Balance 574,514 30,688 605,202 2004 Bdgt Revs 517,600 17,400 535,000 2004 Bdgt Exps 511,500 17,300 528,800 Carry Forwards Reserve Requirement 580,614 30,788 - 611,402 AVAIL FUND BALANCE 0 0 CLOSED 0 Page 3 of 6 h:finance/adminsup/IssuePapers_memos to Council or Mayor/2004 Budget Changes —Attachment B.xls Attachment B to Memo 4/8/2004 Atti ent B CONSTRUCTION FUNDS AVAILABLE .41D BALANCES 301 303 304 305 306 307 316 317 TOTAL 1/1/2003 Beg FB 2003 Act Revenues 2003Act Expends Garage 4,017,759 312,823 2,289,467 Com Dev Mit 1,561,509 490,842 992,271 Fire Mit 4,723,058 479,706 3,704,564 Transp, Mit 4,021,396 550,114 712,324 Ls City Prop 110,815 575,173 527,752 Swim Pool 4,931,148 76,245 3,775,975 CIP 6,237,510 3,477,092 4,736,467 Transp CIP 6,847,288 5,706,965 4,262,357 CONSTUCTION 32,450,483 11,668,960 21,001,177 Ending FB 2,041,115 1,060,080 1,498,200 3,859,186 158,236 1,231,418 4,978,135 8,291,896 23,118,266 2004 Bdgt Revs 2004 Bdgt Ex s - 1,638,700 237,000 - 225,000 300,000 650,000 1,389,300 546,400 576,800 - - 2,060,500 2,507,000 7,325,700 8,460,400 11,044,600 14,872,200 Carry Forwards Police Substation Final Payment Park Site Acquistion 100,000 1,500 100,000 1,500 FS 12 Medical/Dental Balance of Repairs Budget 842,100 200 842,100 200 Balance for Project Balance of Most Projects 1,123,500 3,159,400 1,123,500 3,159,400 TOTAL CARRYFORWARDS 101,500 - 842,100 - 200 1,123,500 3,159,400 - 5,226,700 No reserves on Capital Funds AVAIL FUND BALANCE 300,915 1,297,080 581,100 3,119,886 127,636 107,918 1,372,235 7,157,196 14,063,966 Transfer In from GG Funds Edlund KC Grant Revenue 250,000 300,000 2,138,000 2,438,000 250,000 Edlund Property - TTL 1,225,000 1,225,000 Gangways Exp Increase 138,000 138,000 Museum Storage Exp 25,000 25,000 Computers Exp Increase 20,000 20,000 Edlund Demolition 87,000 87,000 Pavilion Bldg Reserve 0 0 Set Aside for Heather Downs 1,000,000 1,000,000 Transfer Out to Insurance Fu 175,000 175,000 Chiller 300,000 300,000 Restore Mitigation Funds 14,000 93,000 107,000 214,000 Transfer Out to Mitigation Funds 214,000 214,000 Reserve for Parks Fac 2,000,000 2,000,000 AVAIL FUND BALS 125,915 336,080 674,100 3,226,886 127,636 107,918 26,235 7,157,196 11,781,966 Page 4 of 6 h:finance/adminsup/IssuePapers_memos to Council or Mayor/2004 Budget Changes_ Attachment B.xls Attachment B to Memo Page 4 of 6 Atta..___.,ent B AVAILABLE. ,41) BALANCES ENTERPRISE FUNDS 401 402 403 404 421 424 451 461 TOTAL WW Utility Airport Solid Waste Golf Course WW Constr Golf CIP WW Rev Bond WS Reserve ENTERPRISE 1/1/2003 Beg FB 3,791,663 3,183,163 610,035 1,334,226 6,038,765 251,003 2,756,892 17,965,747 2003 Act Revenues 20,944,336 3,197,299 8,651,950 2,222,739 3,519,144 156,365 3,340,771 2,606,852 44,639,456 2003 Act Expends 19,770,847 4,035,814 8,376,071 2,194,937 8,392,005 3,590 5,968,644 0 48,741,908 Ending FB 4,965,152 2,344,648 885,914 1,362,028 1,165,904 403,778 129,019 2,606,852 13,863,295 0 2004 Bdgt Revs 21,501,100 882,300 8,715,300 2,288,800 11,120,000 154,000 2,518,400 0 47,179,900 2004 Bdgt Exps 20,805,900 805,900 8,718,100 2,288,800 16,830,000 320,000 2,518,400 0 52,287,100 Carry Forwards 0 Medical/Dental 15,200 900 500 3,200 19,800 Equipment Rental 84,000 84,000 Capital Projects 989,900 4,011,500 355,400 5,356,800 Springbrook Project 30,134 30,134 Transfer Out for Capital 120,000 120,000 0 TOTAL CARRYFORWARDS 99,200 990,800 30,634 123,200 4,011,500 355,400 0 0 5,610,734 Transfer In for Capital 120,000 0 8%Operating Reserve 1,342,536 62,472 697,448 587,134 2,606,852 5,296,442 AVAIL FUND BALANCE 4,218,616 1,367,776 155,032 651,694 -8,555,596 2,378 129,019 0 Airport Plan Study 25,000 25,000 Airport Staffing - 2004 Costs 75,000 75,000 AVAIL FUND BALANCE 4,218,616 1,267,776 155,032 651,694 -8,555,596 2,378 129,019 0 Page 5 of 6 h:finance/adminsup/IssuePapers_memos to Council or Mayor/2004 Budget Changes_ Attachment B.As Attachment B to Memo Page 5 of 6 AttL ent B AVAILABLE .JD BALANCES INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS TOTAL 501 502 512 601 INTRNL SRV Eq Rental Insurance Health Fire Pens FUNDS 16,348,244 1/1/2003 Beg FB 3,447,002 7,589,078 5,312,164 2003 Act Rev 2,585,240 9,139,673 183,362 11,908,275 2003 Act Exp 2,613,844 9,117,161 362,210 12,093,215 Ending Fund Balance 3,418,398 7,611,590 - 5,133,316 16,163,304 2004 Bdgt Rev 2,778,900 2,721,300 6,296,300 150,000 11,946,500 2004 Bdgt Ext 2,520,400 2,721,300 6,296,300 382,100 11,920,100 Carry Forwards - Medical/Dental 2,500 2,500 5,000 Equipment 16,000 16,000 Transfer Out/in 1,100,000 1,100,000 TOTAL CARRYFORWARDS 18,500 1,102,500 - - 1,121,000 Carryforward changes Transfer In 1,100,000 Reserves - Reserves 3,000,000 4,901,216 7,901,216 8% GG 170,648 3,969,160 1,100,000 5,239,808 Anti -Recessionary 2,100,000 2,100,000 AVAIL FUND BALANCE 487,750 439,930 - - 927,680 Transfer In from Garage for Anti Recession. 175,000 Transfer In from GG for Anti Recessionary 265,000 Transfer In from GG for General 500,000 Reserve for Claims (750,000) Fire Engine 400,000 AVAIL FUND BALS 87,750 629,930 - - 717,680 Actual budget 2,938,90U Increase Anti Recessionary 600,000 Note: = Anti Rec = 2,700,000 AVAIL FUND BALS 29,930 Page 6 of 6 h:finance/adminsup/IssuePapers_memos to Council or Mayor/2004 Budget Changes_ Attachment B.xls Attachment B to Memo Page 6 of 6 CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL AI #: Submitting Data: For Agenda of: Dept/Div/Board.. Hearing Examiner Agenda Status Staff Contact...... Fred J. Kaufman, ext. 6515 Consent .............. Public Hearing.. Subject: Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat Correspondence.. File No. LUA-03-110, ECF, PP Ordinance ............. Resolution............ Old Business........ New Business....... Exhibits: Hearing Examiner's Report and Recommendation Study Sessions...... Legal Description and Vicinity Map Information......... Request for Consideration and Response Recommended Action: Council Concur Approvals: Legal Dept......... Finance Dept...... Other ............... Fiscal Impact: N/A Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment....... Amount Budgeted....... Revenue Generated......... Total Project Budget City Share Total Project.. SUMMARY OF ACTION: 4/12/2004 /m The Hearing Examiner's Report and Recommendation on the Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat was published on March 8, 2004. On March 22, 2004, a request for reconsideration was filed, and on March 30, 2004, the Hearing Examiner reversed his decision to a 16-lot plat. The appeal period ended on April 5, 2004. The Examiner recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat, subject to the conditions outlined on page 8 of the Examiner's Report and Recommendation. This office notes that the conditions placed on this project are to be met at later stages of the platting process. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat. March 8, 2004 OFFICE OF THE HEARING EXAMINER CITY OF RENTON REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION APPLICANT: Steve Beck 19129 SE 145'' Street Renton, WA 98059 Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat File No: LUA-03-110, ECF, PP LOCATION: South of the Southerly terminus of Wells Ave. S at approximately S 35"i Street. SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approval for a 16-lot subdivision of a 4.98 acre site located in R-8 zoning. SUMMARY OF ACTION: Development Services Recommendation: Approve with conditions DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT: The Development Services Report was received by the Examiner on January 27, 2004. PUBLIC HEARING: After reviewing the Development Services Report, examining available information on file with the application, field checking the property and surrounding area; the Examiner conducted a public hearing on the subject as follows: MINUTES The following minutes are a summary of the February 3, 2004 hearing. The legal record is recorded on tape. The hearing opened on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers on the seventh floor of the Renton City Hall. Parties wishing to testify were affirmed by the Examiner. The following exhibits were entered into the record: Exhibit No. 1: Yellow file containing the original application, reports, staff comments and other documentation pertinent to this request. Exhibit No. 2: Neighborhood Detail Map Exhibit No. 3: Preliminary Plat Plan Exhibit No. 4: Plat Revision to Lots I and I 1 Exhibit No. 5: Preliminary Grading and Utility Plan Exhibit No. 6: Zoning Map: Sheet H4 West Exhibit No. 7: Cedar Avenue Preliminary Plat Exhibit No. 8: Sunnybrook Plat Exhibit No. 9: Highlight of the 15 foot setback Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat File No.: LUA-03-1 10, ECF, PP March 8, 2004 Page 2 The hearing opened with a presentation of the staff report by Susan Fiala, Senior Planner, Development Services, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, Washington 98055. The owners of this plat are Peter Gannon and Sandy Vath, the applicant is Steve Beck, and the contact for the project is Lafe Hermansen of Core Design Inc. The subject site is 4.98 gross acres. It is rectangular in shape. It is located in the Talbot Hill area of the City of Renton. To access the property, exit SR 515 (Benson Drive) turning on SE 172°d Street, winding around S 351h Street continuing north on Main Avenue to S 34`h Street back to Wells Ave S which terminates at the north property boundary. As well, the site can be accessed from the western boundary of Talbot Road South to S 32nd Street to Wells Avenue S and then south to the site. There is no current access from the south, however, there are two different plats that are proposed. Immediately to the south is Cedar Avenue Preliminary Plat and then Sunnybrook Plat. That will help complete the grid and provide access to the site from the south. These routes were pointed out on the various plat maps. The subject site is zoned Residential Single -Family 8 (R-8). The 4.9 acre site would be divided into 16 lots and one tract (Tract A). In the center of the property is located a Category 3 wetland and in the southwest corner is a second Category 3 wetland, a high coalmine area. Also existing on site is the remains of underground mining called the JJ Mine and an old prospect mine located on site. The site would require the dedication of public rights -of -way. Wells Avenue South as it continues south it would angle around the critical areas to the southern property boundary connecting to Wells Avenue South within Cedar Avenue. Proposed Lots I — 10 would align to the east of Wells Ave S at the east and south property line. The remaining 5 lots would be at the northwest portion of the site at the end of the cul-de-sac. Lot 11 will be located adjacent to the wetland area, the critical buffer area within Tract A. The Environment Review Committee returned a determination of Non Significance -Mitigated with 18 mitigation measures, no appeals were filed. All lots meet the minimum required size of 4,500 square feet. Residential streets should be constricted to the nearest widths, distance from curb to curb without impeding emergency vehicle access. This proposal meets the housing element criteria by addition of 16 new single-family homes. This plat also addresses the critical areas including coal mine hazards, and wetlands. The Environmental Review Committee, as part of the geotech report recommended that no structure be built within 15 feet of the high coal mine hazard boundary. This does reduce some of the buildable area with the lots, however, there would still be sufficient area. The yard size is of concern with the 15-foot setback. Lot 16 will be cut back to a 45-yard building area. Potentially Lot 16 could be lost. The Examiner stated that he had some concerns with the building areas and the hazardous areas in this plat. Lots 11, 1 and 14 do not meet required widths. Lot 11 was moved, however there is still some concern over Lots 1 and 14. The applicant will speak to this issue later today. Lot 1 is considered a corner lot, to insure a consistent front yard setback along new Wells Avenue S, staff recommends as a condition of approval that the front yard of Lot 1 face Wells Avenue S along it's north property line, with the attached garage access from the north, with a 15 foot side yard along the street. All subject lots within the plat do comply with subdivision regulations. All lots meet the requirements of the R- 8 zone with the exception of Lot 11, it is still recommended that Lot 11 be relocated or removed from the plat. Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat File No.: LUA-03-1 10, ECF, PP March 8, 2004 Page 3 The proposed Wells Avenue South would be constructed with a reduced right-of-way of 42 feet with 32 feet of pavement. New South 35`h Street would be constructed for half street improvements with a 35-foot right-of-way and 28 feet of pavement and a sidewalk on the development side of the street. All private access easements would be required to be 20 feet. On Exhibit 9, in the NW corner of the property there is a small portion of the plat that contains a small triangular piece of property, it is not designated as a tract or related to the plat, it is recommended as a condition of approval that this area become part of the paved street right-of-way dedication. Fire, Park and Traffic Impact mitigation fees are required. A homeowners association or maintenance agreement for all common improvements including utility and access easements, rights -of -way, storm water facilities and wetland and buffer.tracts are required. The project is located in Renton School District and would generate 5-6 students for the 16 lots. The plat is within the City of Renton water service area, there is an existing 12-inch water main in Wells Avenue South. The applicant is required to install water service to provide service development and will require a new 12-inch water main within the plat to be connected to the Wells Avenue main, and connection to a proposed 8-inch main on the south side. A 12-inch pressure reducing station will also be required, as well as new fire hydrants. The plat is located within the Soos Creek Sanitary Sewer District, the applicant needs to contact them for plan review and permits. Lafe Hermansen, Core Design, 14711 NE 291h Place, Suite 101, Bellevue, WA 98007, stated that he would go through questions that came up during Ms. Fiala's presentation. Starting with the coal mine hazard, it has been recommended that the buildings stay 15 feet away from the hazardous area, approximately one-third of the way down into the coal mine hazard area from the south boundary area there is an indention where some of the ground has sunk in, this area is quite a bit beyond where the actual coal mine is located and then a 15-foot building setback beyond that. A 40 x 40 building pad with a 15-foot rear yard is quite acceptable in that area for the housing market that is existent today. Regarding access for Lots 5 and 6, the easement to Lot 5 will be revised to show a 20-foot easement access, the two lots will share a common driveway. That will be the same thing for Lots 13 and 14, there will be a 20-foot access easement over Lot 14 to gain access to Lot 13. The Examiner inquired about the 35-foot frontage along the cul-de-sac for Lot 14. Mr. Hermansen responded that it could be adjusted between Lot 15 and Lot 12 to get the appropriate width of 35 feet. Concerning Lot 11, previously it was meant to be a side -loaded house, 100 feet deep by 60 feet wide. Staff was concerned about that alignment, the lot was reoriented north and south, Lot 11 does stay out of the buffer with the movement of some of the wetland areas. The isolation from the other neighbors does happen sometimes, especially when a plat is so highly impacted by wetlands and coal mine hazards, it is necessary to take advantage of every buildable space. This plan has been sent to the wetland biologist and discussed some other potential areas that we have available along the backside to improve the buffers. There is also an area in the corner that could improve. Due to so many options, it was decided to bring Lot I 1 to the hearing and the Examiner would have the final decision if the Lot was to be included in the plat or not. Regarding the sewer availability, in general, it is not a requirement for submittal for preliminary plat. The certificates are good for one year. If they, are obtained after preliminary plat approval, then there is a longer window to make use of those certificates. Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat File No.: LUA-03-110, ECF, PP March 8, 2004 Page 4 Paula Smith, 1 120 South 35'h Street, Renton, 98055 stated that she is a resident in the area of this new development and her concern is with the wetlands. What are the plans for the development, what is going to be done to preserve the wetlands, the trees and animals that are in that area. The Examiner stated that the wetland, shrubs, trees and whatever in the buffers will be retained. Susan Fiala further stated that within Tract A as much of the vegetation would be maintained, those areas outside to provide for the building pads and for the streets, that would require tree cutting and clearing areas. Ms. Smith in looking at the Vicinity Map (Exhibit 2) showed that she lived across the street from the new development and was very concerned with the cul-de-sac. There was some discussion on how the new site would be accessed and what existing streets would be affected by this access. Kayren Kittrick, Development Services, stated that there was not anything outstanding, with the exception of Soos Creek issue. Typically Soos Creek wants to know what has been approved before they will even talk about what is going to be required. They require the contractor/developer to put in all new facilities. Soos Creek is both north and south of this area, it should be easily and well served. As to access to this plat, there have always been in the plans of the other developments surrounding Cherie Lane that access would be via 2 entrances. Sunnybrook is about 85-90% constructed, the development has been approved by the Council, we are holding for the fees and once all requirements are met it will be sent for recording. Cedar is in for construction permit. The Examiner inquired as to the matter that if Cedar didn't develop would this plat be in jeopardy, should there be a condition that Wells be constructed through in some fashion. Ms. Kittrick stated that Cherie Lane still has two entrances, it would be a long distance, and if that were to happen, Fire would most likely require sprinkling for the whole development. The Examiner stated that the unopened question of Lot 11, would like to see a plan, reviewed by staff on the wetlands mitigation or enhancement or changes and where they will occur to accommodate Lot 11. It seems that a buffer should not be in anyone's rear yard, the wetlands should be protected entirely. The lot should fall outside the wetland and the wetland buffer. This information will be due 5:00 pm on the 10'h of February, 2004 to staff for their review and subsequent points to the Examiner. The Examiner called for further testimony regarding this project. There was no one else wishing to speak, and no further comments from staff. The hearing closed at 10:05 a.m. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATION Having reviewed the record in this matter, the Examiner now makes and enters the following: FINDINGS: The applicant, Steve Beck, filed a request for approval of a 16-lot Preliminary Plat together with an open space tract. 2. The yellow file containing the staff report, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) documentation and other pertinent materials was entered into the record as Exhibit #1. The Environmental Review Committee (ERC), the City's responsible official, issued a Declaration of Non -Significance - Mitigated (DNS-M) for the subject proposal. 4. The subject proposal was reviewed by all departments with an interest in the matter. 5. The subject site is located south of the southerly end of Wells Avenue South and west of South 35th Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat File No.. LUA-03-110, ECF, PP March 8, 2004 Page 5 Street "were it extended" westward. The subject site is located east of Talbot Road South. 6. The subject site was annexed to the City with the adoption of Ordinance 4819 enacted in October 1994. 7. The subject site is zoned R-8 (Single Family Residential - 8 dwelling units per acre). 8. The map element of the Comprehensive Plan designates the area in which the subject site is located as suitable for the development of detached single-family uses, but does not mandate such development without consideration of other policies of the Plan. 9. The subject site is approximately 4.98 acres or 217,203 square feet. The subject site is rectangular and is approximately 656 feet wide (east to west) by 328 feet deep. 10. The site slopes upward to the east in grades ranging from 1 or 2 percent to approximately 5 percent. ]I. The site contains wetlands in the northcentral and southwest areas of the subject site and a high hazard coal mine area in the southwest corner of the site. 12. The coal mine hazard areas have been mapped with known abandoned workings located under the southwest corner of the site. The old workings were approximately 100 feet below the surface. There were depressions and sinkholes located within the mapped areas. No construction is permitted in the mapped areas which covers approximately 33,545 square feet. 13. The two Category 3 wetlands total approximately 17,548 square feet. The applicant plans on filling a portion of Wetland A located in the central portion of the site to accommodate the construction of a public roadway (it will be the extension of Wells into the site). The applicant will be filling approximately 2,766 square feet of wetland and approximately 1,880 square feet of buffer for development purposes and additional encroachment for roadway providing a total of approximately 7,223 square feet. The applicant will be creating or enhancing approximately 9,024 square feet of wetlands as compensation. Staff concluded that appropriate wetland mitigation has been proposed. Wetland B, the wetland in the southeast corner of the site, is located in the coal mine hazard area. The wetland and coal mine area will be set aside as Tract A for open space. Most of it would be fenced and protected. 14. The subject site is covered by conifers and a variety of deciduous trees, shrubs and brush. As indicated, many of the trees would be removed to accommodate road and home construction. The vegetation in the sensitive coal mine and wetland areas will be retained. 15. The applicant proposes dividing the property into 16 lots. An open space tract will be formed that incorporates the wetland and coal mine area. 16. The applicant will be creating two main roads through the site. Wells Avenue South would run generally south, although turning west and south again, along the eastern third of the site. It would be a 42-foot wide street. South 35th Street would run west from Wells and end in a cul-de-sac at the northwest corner of the site. South 35th would be aligned immediately abutting the subject site's north property line. South 35th would be a half street with a 35-foot right-of-way with 28 feet of pavement. Wells could connect to new segments of that roadway north and south of the subject site. Access to and through the site depends on the development of Wells on adjacent property. Development on the adjacent property is being reviewed or progressing at this time. Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat File No.: LUA-03-110, ECF, PP March 8, 2004 Page 6 17. Proposed Lots l to 10 would be located in the eastern portion of the subject site east of what is proposed to be Wells Avenue. Proposed Lot 5 would be accessed by a pipestem easement over Proposed Lot 6. 18. Proposed Lot 11 would be located by itself in the northcentral area of the subject site. Staff originally suggested that the lot be eliminated or relocated away from the wetland due to its isolation and its location. It would be located south of proposed S 35th Street and would be surrounded on three sides by wetland areas. The record in the public hearing was held open to allow the applicant to review Lot 11's location. The applicant altered the orientation and layout of Lot I I after the public hearing but did not relocate it away from the wetland. It is now generally oriented north to south. Its south property line is a very irregular boundary conforming to the edges of the adjacent wetland. Staff has now suggested that the south boundary be made more regular. 19. Proposed Lots 12 to 16 would be located in the northwest corner of the site generally south of South 35th and arrayed around the south half of the cul-de-sac. Proposed Lot 13 would be a pipestem with access across Proposed Lot 14. At the very northwest comer of the property, northwest of the cul-de- sac there was a small triangular shaped remnant. Staff recommended that this be incorporated into the cul-de-sac's pavement and be part of the right-of-way. 20 The applicant has incorporated portions of the coal mine hazard setbacks into the rear yards of Proposed Lots 14, 15, and 16. The ERC required fencing and signs be erected to protect people from straying into these areas. The coal mine area runs at a diagonal taking up more of Lot 16 and diminishing in intrusion in Lot 15 and less in Lot 14. 21. Staff has pointed out a number of areas in which the plat needs to be adjusted in order to meet code requirements as well as some proposed conditions. Staff suggested that Proposed Lot I be oriented with its front yard facing Wells and its garage accessed from the north. Staff recommended that Proposed Lots 5 and 6 and 13 and 14, respectively share driveways. The driveway width in both cases would have to be 20 feet with 15 feet of paving whereas Lots 5 and 6 showed a 15-foot easement. 22. The development will increase traffic approximately 10 trips per unit or approximately 160 trips for the 16 single-family homes. Approximately ten percent of the trips, or approximately 16 additional peak hour trips will be generated in the morning and evening. 23. The subject site will receive domestic water from the City. Sanitary sewer service will be from the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. The applicant will need a written confirmation that sewer service will be available. 24. The subject site is located within the Renton School District. The project is expected to generate approximately 5 or 6 school age children. These students would be spread across the grades and would be assigned on a space available basis. 25. The density for the plat would be 5.77 dwelling units per acre after subtracting sensitive areas (coal mine and wetland) and roadways. If the lot were eliminated leaving a 15-lot plat, it would have a net density of 5.42 units per acre which still meets code. 26. The areas near the subject site are generally zoned R-8 with the exception of the property south of the subject site. That property is zoned R-10. Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat File No.: LUA-03-110, ECF, PP March 8, 2004 Page 7 27. Neither the applicant's wetlands nor geotechnical coal mine experts appeared at the public hearing. CONCLUSIONS: In the main, the proposed plat appears to satisfy the public use and interest. The major issue or issues are the over -emphasis on eking out the greatest possible density on a site that is heavily constrained. 2. Even after the applicant redesigned the layout of Lot 11 it remains problematic. Staffs initial recommendation that the lot be eliminated remains appropriate. The entire site has constraints. The coal mine hazard area will reduce the useable rear yards for Lots 15 and 16. It will have a more limited impact on Lot 14. That means that while residents of those lots have rear yards, parts of them will be restricted and "no entry" will be allowed. The fact that the applicant is already carving out lots that have limited rear yards demonstrates that more than enough leeway has been provided to create a plat with sufficient density. There is no need to create an additional lot. Lot 11 now intrudes physically into the wetland and the applicant is already shifting wetland and buffer areas. Creating Lot I l as proposed breaks the habitat. It also creates odd, non -linear, non -rectangular lot lines. Creating a lot like Lot I I also increases the chances of introducing pollutants from rear yard lawn care into the wetland that surrounds it on three sides. The fact that the applicant did not make either the wetland's biologist or coal mine experts available to answer questions makes it difficult to decide some of these issues. But it appears that the Comprehensive Plan provides enough basis to protect the sensitive areas and reduce the density one additional lot. It appears unnecessary to allow the creation of such a lot. The reduction of the plat to 15 lots still meets the density required. 3. Even if the plat were reduced to 15 lots, the proposed plat will still provide additional housing. It will still increase the stock of single family housing for those who want detached housing. The proposed plat provides for infill development in an area where urban services are available although the applicant will have to demonstrate that sewer service is available. As noted, with or without Proposed Lot 11, the proposal meets the required density, five to eight units per acre, of the City. The development of the subject site with 15 homes will not burden the roads or the existing utility infrastructure. The roads, including the half street, will connect to roads in adjoining property and will be developed at a size that allows reasonable circulation. 6. Development of the plat will increase the tax base of the City while also paying mitigation fees to offset its impacts on fire, parks and transportation systems. 7. In similar cases, this office has also required that covenants and language dealing with coal mine hazards be applied to the entire site since there may be unmapped coal mine areas outside of the known hazard areas. Therefore, the applicant will be required to record restrictive covenants that mirror those required by the ERC for the entire site. In conclusion, a proposed plat with 15 lots appears reasonable and should be approved by the City Council. RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should approve a 15-lot Preliminary Plat subject to the following conditions: Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat File No.: LUA-03-110, ECF, PP March 8, 2004 Page 8 The applicant shall submit a revised PMT (8-1/2 x 1 1 reduction) of the plat that complies with the development standards. The revised PMT shall be submitted prior to the recording of the final plat to the Development Service Division. The applicant shall indicate on the face of the final plat the orientation of the front yard and side yard along a street for Lot I with the front yard facing the north property line (having the attached garage accessed from the north) and the west property line be the side yard along a street. The satisfaction of this requirement is subject to the review and approval of Development Services Division prior to the recording of the final plat. The following lots are required to utilize their respective access easement: a) Lots 5 an 6; and b) Lots 13 and 14. The condition shall be placed on the face of the final plat. 4. The portion of the plat property, lying northwesterly of the street right-of-way for South 350' Street abutting the cul-de-sac, shall become part of the street right-of-way dedication. The satisfaction of this requirement is subject to the review and approval of Development Services Division. A homeowner's association or maintenance agreement shall be created concurrently with the recording of the final plat in order to establish maintenance responsibilities for all shared improvements. A draft of the document(s), if necessary, shall be submitted to the City of Renton Development Services Division for review and approval by the City Attorney and Property Services section prior to recording of the final plat. 6. Sanitary sewer service will be from the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. The applicant will need a written confirmation that sewer service will be available as soon as possible. ORDERED THIS 8th day of March, 2004. FRED J. KAUF N HEARING EXA R TRANSMITTED THIS 8th day of March, 2004 to the parties of record: Susan Fiala 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Lafe Hermansen Core Design 14711 NE 296 Place, Suite 101 Bellevue, WA 98007 Paula Smith Steve Beck 1120 S 35`h Street 19129 SE 145�' Street Renton, WA 98055 Renton, WA 98059 Kayren Kittrick Development Services 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat File No.: LUA-03-110, ECF, PP March 8, 2004 Page 9 TRANSMITTED THIS 8" day of March, 2004 to the following: Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Members, Renton Planning Commission Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer Larry Rude, Fire Marshal Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Julia Medzegian, Council Liaison Jennifer Henning, Dev. Services Janet Conklin, Dev. Services South County Journal Gregg Zimmerman, Plan/Bldg/PW Admin. Neil Watts, Development Services Director Alex Pietsch, Econ. Dev. Administrator Bob Wolters, Econ. Dev. Director Larry Meckling, Building Official Utilities System Division Transportation Systems Division Holly Graber, Dev. Services Pursuant to Title IV, Chapter 8, Section 100Gof the City's Code, request for reconsideration must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m., March 22, 2004. Any aggrieved person feeling that the decision of the Examiner is ambiguous or based on erroneous procedure, errors of law or fact, error in judgment, or the discovery of new evidence which could not be reasonably available at the prior hearing may make a written request for a review by the Examiner within fourteen (14) days from the date of the Examiner's decision. This request shall set forth the specific ambiguities or errors discovered by such appellant, and the Examiner may, after review of the record, take further action as he deems proper. An appeal to the City Council is governed by Title IV, Chapter 8, Section l 10, which requires that such appeal be filed with the City Clerk, accompanying a filing fee of $75.00 and meeting other specified requirements. Copies of this ordinance are available for inspection or purchase in the Finance Department, first floor of City Hall. An appeal must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m., March 22, 2004. If the Examiner's Recommendation or Decision contains the requirement for Restrictive Covenants, the executed Covenants will be required prior to approval by City Council or final processing of the file. You may contact this office for information on formatting covenants. The Appearance of Fairness Doctrine provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may occur concerning pending land use decisions. This means that parties to a land use decision may not communicate in private with any decision -maker concerning the proposal. Decision -makers in the land use process include both the Hearing Examiner and members of the City Council. All communications concerning the proposal must be made in public. This public communication permits all interested parties to know the contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence. Any violation of this doctrine would result in the invalidation of the request by the Court. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial public hearing but to all Requests for Reconsideration as well as Appeals to the City Council. KM a �'¢ !� „ " �� M •. 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Kaufinan �"ITY_OF RENTON MAR 1 0 2004 Core Design, Inc. 14711 N.E. 29th Place Suite #101 Bellevue, Washington 98007 425.885.7877 Fax 425.885.7963 City of Renton Hearing Examiner RECEIVED i f 3 0 a` n"` Renton City Hall j (Y CLERK'S OFFICE 1055 South Grady Way Renton, Washington 98055 Re: Cherie Lane Request for Reconsideration Renton File No. LUA-03-110, ECF, PP Dear Mr. Kaufman: On behalf of our client, we are requesting reconsideration of the Hearing Examiner decision on the Cherie Lane Preliminary Plat. The request is specifically regarding conclusion number two (2), that Lot 11 be removed from the Preliminary Plat. Reducing the total number of proposed lots from 16 to 15. In conclusion #2 of the Report and Recommendation from the Office of the Hearing Examiner there are four specific statements that we would like to provide clarification for: "The coal mine hazard area will reduce the useable rear yards for Lots 15 and 16. It will have a more limited impact on Lot 14. That means that while residents of those lots have rear yards, parts of them will be restricted and "no entry", ntrywill be allowed." Response: In the Geotechnical Engineer's report he recommended a 15' building setback from the high coalmine hazard area, we are proposing to increase that to 20'. With this additional setback, these homes will have the same rear yard setback requirement as all homes in the R-8 zone. Please see the attached drawing of Lots 14-16 for clarification of the building envelope. 2. There is no need to create an additional lot. Lot 11 now intrudes physically into the wetland and the applicant is already shifting wetland and buffer areas. Response: The original Preliminary Plat drawing had Lot 11 oriented east west along the road with wetland mitigation areas behind the lot. Then, City staff had us revise the lot to be oriented north south (The version that was presented at hearing). In order to accomplish this we needed to move the mitigation areas. This may be where the confusion occurred. We would like to point out that at no time has Lot 11 .ever intruded into the wetland or its buffer. Lot 11 as currently designed, meets all of the lot dimension requirements for the R-8 zone (width, depth, and size). If built, the lot will be sold with ENGINEERING - PLANNING • SURVEYING a premium attached and will most likely be the first lot sold in the neighborhood. Homebuyers are always looking for new homes that back onto permanent open space, this new home will be similar to living on acreage, but with minimal yard work. Please see the attached drawing for clarification on the location of the wetland and it's buffer. 3. It also creates. odd, non -linear lot lines. Response: The lot lines have been revised to address this issue. Please see the attached revised site plan for clarification. 4. Creating a lot like Lot 11 also increases the chance of introducing pollutants from rear yard lawn care into the wetland that surrounds it on three sides. Response: We propose that as part of the Hearing Examiner Recommendations that we be required to place a restrictive covenant on Lot 11 or any of the lots near the wetland that forbids the use of fertilizers or pesticides on those lots. This is fairly common in newer neighborhoods, Issaquah Highlands for example has a restrictive covenant that addresses this issue. Their covenant reads "The use of hazardous or toxic substances and pesticides or certain fertilizers is prohibited in the I5' BSBL from streams and wetland buffers and the lots adjacent to the sensitive area; slow -release fertilizers are permitted. " Thank you for taking time to review our reconsideration request, if you have any questions or need any additional information do not hesitate to call me at (425) 885-7877 Sincerely, CORE DESIGN, INC. Lafe B. Hermansen Project Planner Cc: Steve Beck, Applicant Attachments CITX OF RNTON ..{1 Hearing Examiner Kathy KeolkerWheeler, Mayor Fred J. Kaufman March 30, 2004 Mr. Lafe B. Hermansen Core Design, Inc. 14711 NE 29"' Place, Ste.:101 Bellevue, WA 98007 Re: Cherie Lane Request for Reconsideration LUA-03-110, ECF, PP Dear Mr. Hermansen: This office will change the decision and will recommend that the City Council. permit the creation of a sixteen (16) lot plat. This would allow the creation of Proposed Lot 11 as shown in the plans submitted with your request. While the location of Lot 11 is not optimum, the proposed covenant that will provide some safeguard from hazardous chemicals or overuse of fertilizers is appropriate. The language below shall be applied to Proposed Lots 11 through 16 which abut sensitive areas. A new condition number 7 shall be added as follows: "T The use of hazardous or toxic substances and pesticides or fertilizers is prohibited in any area located within 15 feet of wetland or sensitive area buffers or setbacks, with the. exception that slow release fertilizers may be permitted." If this office can provide any additional assistance, please feel free to write. Sincerely, Fred J. Kaufman Hearing Examiner FJK:nt cc: Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer Neil Watts, Development Services Director Jennifer Henning, Development Services Susan Fiala, Development Services Paula Smith Steve Beck All Parties of Record 1055 South Grady Way - Renton; Washington 98055 - (425) 430-6515 RE-N 0 CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL Submitting Data: Planning/Building/Public Works Dept/Div/Board.. Technical Services staff Contact...... Karen McFarland, x7209 Subject: Determination of Compensation for Savren Street Vacation (VAC-03-002); Portion of the north/south alley between Williams Ave South and Wells Ave Al H: V For Agenda of: April 12, 2004 Agenda Status Consent .............. X Public Hearing.. Correspondence.. Ordinance ............. Resolution........... . South and South Second Street and South Third Street Old Business........ Exhibits: New Business....... Issue paper Map Exhibit Appraisal Comments Study Sessions...... Information........ . Recommended Action: Approvals: Refer to Planning and Development Committee Legal Dept......... Finance Dept...... Other ............... Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment....... Amount Budgeted....... Revenue Generated......... $0.00 Total Project Budget City Share Total Project.. SUMMARY OF ACTION: Two appraisals have been submitted by Victor Karpiak, on behalf of the Savren Service Corporation and First Savings Bank of Renton, for acceptance and determination of compensation due the City for the area to be vacated in Street Vacation VAC-03-002. These appraisals provide opinions of fair market value for a portion of the City alley running north and south between Williams Ave South and Wells Ave South and South Second Street and South Third Street and for a twenty-four foot access easement. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that Council amend its original approval so that the vacation petition is approved subject to the condition that the petitioner provides public access to the remaining alley across the petitioner's property through a right-of- way dedication. Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that Council accept the appraisal for the portion of the City alley, accept the appraisal for the twenty-four foot access easement to be dedicated as right-of-way instead of an easement, set compensation at $3,400.00 for Street Vacation VAC-03-002 and accept the dedication in lieu of a part of the cash compensation that would be paid for Street Vacation VAC-03-002. Since City Code calls for the difference between the appraised values of $3,400.00 to be paid to the petitioner, the monies due the City from the petitioner would be zero. Accordingly, the monies due the petitioner from the City would also be zero. P:\PRM-25 - Street Vacations From 1990 and Forward\0039\agbi110404.doc\KMtp CITY OF RENTON PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM DATE: April 1, 2004 TO: Don Persson, Council President Members of the Renton City Council VIA: _ Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler FROM: �Y Gregg Zimmerma6- dministrator Planning/Building/Public Works Department STAFF CONTACT: Karen McFarland, x7209 SUBJECT: Determination of Compensation for Savren Street Vacation (VAC-03-002); Portion of the north/south alley between Williams Ave South and Wells Ave South and South Second Street and South Third Street ISSUE: Two appraisals have been submitted by Victor Karpiak, on behalf of the Savren Service Corporation and First Savings Bank of Renton, for acceptance and determination of compensation due the City for the area to be vacated in Street Vacation VAC-03-002. These appraisals provide opinions of fair market value for a portion of the City alley running north and south between Williams Ave South and Wells Ave South and South Second Street and South Third Street and for a twenty-four foot access easement. RECOMMENDATION: Council approved this vacation petition subject to the condition that the petitioner provides public access to the remaining alley across the petitioner's property through a public access easement. Staff has met with the petitioner and the petitioner is willing to dedicate the twenty-four foot area to the City as a right-of-way instead of an easement. The Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that Council amend its original approval so that the vacation petition is approved subject to the condition that the petitioner provides public access to the remaining alley across the petitioner's property through a right-of-way dedication. • Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that Council accept the appraisal for the portion of the City alley, accept the appraisal for the twenty-four foot access easement to be dedicated as right-of-way instead of an easement, set compensation at $3,400.00 for Street Vacation VAC-03-002 and accept the dedication in lieu of a part April 1, 2004 Page 2 of the cash compensation that would be paid for Street Vacation VAC-03-002. Since City Code calls for the difference between the appraised values of $3,400 to be paid to the petitioner, the monies due the City from the petitioner would be zero. Accordingly, the monies due the petitioner from the City would also be zero. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: Street Vacation Request VAC-03-002 was conditionally approved on October 6, 2003, for the northern 150' of the 16-foot wide alley running north and south between Williams Ave South and Wells Ave South and South Second Street and South Third Street. On February 6, 2004, an appraisal was submitted, on behalf of the Savren Service Corporation and First Savings Bank of Renton, for the 16-foot wide alley area to be vacated in Street Vacation VAC-03-002. The appraisal report presents an opinion of market value of $28,900.00 for the area to be vacated in Street Vacation VAC-03-002. Although staff believes the value presented underestimates the fair market value of this property, staff has reviewed the appraisal and concludes that the appraisal meets industry standards. The Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that Council accept the appraisal of the 16-foot wide alley area. Council approved this vacation petition subject to the condition that the petitioner provides public access to the remaining alley across the petitioner's property through a public access easement. There was no discussion of an exchange or the petitioner receiving credit for the access easement. For property or property rights to be accepted in lieu of payment, City Code requires that the petitioner furnish "appraisals of the fair market value of property or property rights to be given to the City in lieu of cash compensation." On March 11, 2004, an appraisal was submitted, on behalf of the Savren Service Corporation and First Savings Bank of Renton, for the 24-foot access easement to be granted as a condition of vacation. The appraisal report presents an opinion of market value of $32,300.00 for the access easement. Staff believes that this value does not represent a reasonable or fair value for an access easement but is prepared to recommend acceptance of the appraisal if the petitioner were willing to dedicate the twenty-four foot area to the City as a right-of-way. Staff met with the petitioner and the petitioner is willing to dedicate the twenty-four foot area to the City as a right-of-way instead of an easement. Accordingly, the Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that Council amend its original approval so that the vacation petition is approved subject to the condition that the petitioner provides public access to the remaining alley across the petitioner's property through a right- of-way dedication. In conjunction with the previous recommendation, the Planning/Building/Public Works Department also recommends that Council accept the appraisal of the 24-foot access easement. State Law and City Code allow for compensation in the amount of the full -appraised value if a street or alley has been a dedicated public right-of-way for twenty-five years or more. HAFile Sys\PRM - Property Services Administration\PRM-25 - Street Vacations From 1990 and Forward\0039\ip0304b.doc\KMtp April 1, 2004 Page 3 The portion of right-of-way included in this petition was obtained through quitclaim deeds. The west eight feet of the vacation request were quitclaimed to the City on September 20, 1927. The east eight feet of the vacation request were quitclaimed to the City on May 9, 1927. Thus, all of the right-of-way included in this street vacation has been dedicated public right-of-way for more than twenty-five years and State Law and City Code, therefore, allow for compensation amounts to be set at the full -appraised values. The property rights being extinguished by the proposed alley vacation would be equivalent to the property rights that will be donated through the right-of-way dedication across the petitioner's property. Currently, the City has complete control over the alley and can already use it for vehicular access as well as for the use of public and private utilities. The proposed dedication would provide the City with equivalent control and uses. If Council chooses to accept Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommendation to accept the March 11, 2004, appraisal of the 24-foot access easement, then City Code requires that the difference between the appraisals of $3,400.00 be paid to the petitioner. Staff would note that although the total square footage of the proposed dedication area is greater than the area of the proposed alley vacation, the use and purpose would be equal. The area of the proposed vacation, that is the north 150' of the City's current alley, is a straight line into the remaining alley area. The area being granted by the petitioner is at a ninety -degree angle and thus requires a larger area in order to accommodate the turning radius into the remaining alley. Staff does not believe the City should pay to obtain equivalent access. Council would therefore need to set compensation at $3,400.00 for Street Vacation VAC-03-002 and accept the dedication in lieu of a part of the cash compensation that would be paid for Street Vacation VAC-03-002. If the Council set compensation at $3,400.00, the monies due the City from the petitioner would be zero and the monies due the petitioner from the City would also be zero. CONCLUSION: Staff has reviewed the February 6, 2004, appraisal submitted by Victor Karpiak, on behalf of the Savren Service Corporation and First Savings Bank of Renton, and concludes that the appraisal for the portion of the City alley meets industry standards. The Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that Council accept this appraisal. Staff has also reviewed the March 11, 2004, appraisal submitted by Victor Karpiak, on behalf of the Savren Service Corporation and First Savings Bank of Renton, and concludes that the appraisal for the twenty-four foot access easement does not present a reasonable or fair value for an access easement but is prepared to recommend acceptance of the appraisal if the petitioner dedicates the twenty-four foot area to the City as a right-of-way. Thus, the Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that Council amend its original approval so that the vacation petition is approved subject to the condition that the petitioner provide public access to the remaining alley across the petitioner's property through a right- of-way dedication and that Council accept this appraisal if the petitioner dedicates the twenty- four foot area to the City as a right-of-way. H:\File Sys\PRM - Property Services Administration\PRM-25 - Street Vacations From 1990 and Forward\0039\ip0304b.doc\KMtp April 1, 2004 Page 4 Finally, the Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that Council set compensation at $3,400.00 for Street Vacation VAC-03-002 and accept the dedication in lieu of a part of the cash compensation that would be paid for Street Vacation VAC-03-002. Since City Code calls for the difference between the appraised values of $3,400.00 to be paid to the petitioner, the monies due the City from the petitioner would be zero. Accordingly, the monies due the petitioner from the City would also be zero. HA\File Sys\PRM - Property Services Administration\PRM-25 - Street Vacations From 1990 and Forward\003%ip0304b.doc\KMtp THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN PREPARED TO ASSIST IN THE INTERPRETATION OF THE ACCOMPANYING LEGAL DESCRIPTION. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE WRITTEN LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND THIS SKETCH, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION SHALL PREVAIL. 0 S. 2ND STREET 0 n F - S89'53'S6" E 112.13' 30' 30' F C C v I UJ I 2 �-1 L — Q 3 3 I I` to u v 3 o Q c c < Z J S89'53'55"E I12.09' —' S89'53'55"E --Z 16.00' 4 24.00 7---- - N89'53'56"W 16.00' N89'53'56"W 112.13' --16' VACATED 20 I I ALLEY I 30' 30' V C1 Lli ;"o 19 Q N of I 0 ��� e7 �pc 2 REN j0 — w N 1,3,5 N I v� 0 p 18 w o I o Z _ /_ '_ � to S89'535_E 112.09oN 17 cI 12.09' 7S NS3 //A 2 4.00' PUIBLIC/E� N89'53'54"W 8 . SCALE: 1" = 50' 0 25 50 100 TRIAD ASSOCIATES 11814 115th Ave. NE Kirkland, WA 98034-6923 425.821.8448 Z co vJ z 0 U 2 2 H MANAGER: GO DESIGNED: CADD: A✓ CHECKED: DATE: ec -o--.19 e:3 o SCALE: HORIZ.: 1 VERT.: 10B NUMBER 03-128 SHEET NUMBER 1 OF 1 APPRAISAL COMMENTS Reviewed by: Karen McFarland, Utility Systems Division/Technical Services Effective Date of Appraisal: November 5, 2003 Marketing Time of Appraisal: less than six months Prepared by: James B. Price, MAI, SR/WA George N. Nogatch Appraisal Group of the Northwest LLP Property: A portion of alley running north and south between Williams Ave South and Wells Ave South and South Second Street and South Third Street. (Street Vacation File No. VAC-03-002) GENERAL: The report contained the necessary analysis for the appraiser to form an opinion of the fair market value of that portion of right-of-way to be vacated. The report indicated that the right-of-way being vacated has a highest and best use of assemblage with a similarly zoned, adjacent property, for commercial use. ALIFIED APPRAISER The appraiser is an experienced and certified appraiser. PROPERTY VALUATION Since the subject property is Right -of -Way, it is not assessed for taxes by the King County Assessor. The adjoining properties are assessed for taxes of $14.00 per square foot. The sales comparison approach was the only applicable method for valuation and, thus, was the method used for this valuation. The fair market value was based upon direct comparison with recent sales of similar properties. A downward adjustment was made in the value to account for the private utility easements which currently encumber the property and which may need to be relocated. Staff believes that the appraiser failed to appreciate the value of this alley as part of an assemblage with the adjacent properties. There was no acknowledgement whatsoever of the significant benefits that the property owner will realize by having a contiguous ownership. Staff also believes that the appraiser's downward adjustment for the private utility easements which currently encumber the property was too large. Overall, however, staff thinks that the adjustments to the comparable sales were found to be at the low end of a reasonable range. FIELD INSPECTION An inspection of the subject property and all comparables was made by the appraiser. COMPARABLE SALES The fair market value was determined based upon direct comparison with recent sales of similar properties within a reasonable distance of the subject site. CONCLUSION The Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommends that the Council accept the appraised value of the subject land of $28,900.00. APPRAISAL COMMENTS Reviewed by: Karen McFarland, Utility Systems Division/Technical Services Effective Date of Appraisal: March 9, 2004 Marketing Time of Appraisal: less than six months Prepared by: James B. Price, MAI, SR/WA Appraisal Group of the Northwest LLP Property: A portion of Lot 17, Block 22, Town of Renton GENERAL: The report contained the necessary analysis for the appraiser to form an opinion of the fair market value of the easement rights to be granted. The report indicated that property which this proposed easement crosses has a highest and best use of commercial use. QUALIFIED APPRAISER The appraiser is an experienced and certified appraiser. PROPERTY VALUATION The subject property is assessed for taxes by the King County Assessor of $14.00 per square foot. The sales comparison approach was the only applicable method for valuation and, thus, was the method used for this valuation. The fair market value was based upon direct comparison with recent sales of similar properties. A downward adjustment of 50% was made in the value to account for the access easement. In the appraiser's land value conclusion, he states: "The easement will require that the parking configuration for the lot will be changed. The parking is now angled with two rows south of the bank building. After the easement is in place, the parking will be a single row with perpendicular parking. The bank believes that parking will be adequate for their needs with the easement in place. It is estimated that the access easement would reduce the fee simple value of the easement area by 50% of the site value. The bank would retain ownership of the property and a lessened use for their parking needs. The bank would also bear the cost of real estate taxes and maintenance. The City of Renton would have replacement access to the alley southwest of the subject property." Staff contacted the appraiser to discuss his land value conclusion. He insisted that his opinion of value was fair. Staff concluded that he was extremely reluctant to any open discussion of his opinion of value. Staff did not concur with the following conclusions in his opinion of value: The easement will require that the parking configuration for the lot will be changed. This is just not true. The parking configuration is being changed due to the property owner's redevelopment. The property owner's redevelopment calls for two-way traffic through this area. The change in parking from two rows of angled parking to a single row with perpendicular parking is not a result of the easement rather a result of the property owner's traffic flow decisions. Staff felt that many of the issues in the appraiser's land value conclusion were development issues and suggested that the appraiser talk to someone in Development Services to get a complete view of the development environment. After a lengthy discussion, staff concluded that the appraiser was not open to this suggestion. page 2 Use of 50% reduction in the fee simple value of the access easement area. The appraiser uses 50% without adequate discussion or justification. The City is being granted an access easement through a parkin g lot. The owner is already using this property as a parking lot and in his redevelopment had already planned on continued use of this area as a parking lot and for the two-way traffic that his business will generate. The City's impact on the current or future use is negligible. Additionally, the owner's redevelopment plans involve relocating the private utilities that are currently located in the alley from the alley to this area. Council's approval of the vacation of the alley was conditioned upon outside utilities receiving and being satisfied "with any easements, which are necessary to protect their facilities in the requested vacation area." Thus, there were already plans to encumber this area with utility easements. (If no relocation of private utilities was likely to occur, then the opinion of value that was developed for the alley should not have included a reduction for this relocation.) Thus, the City's use of this area is hardly likely to cause a 50% reduction in the fee simple value of an area that will already have the foregoing uses. The bank would retain ownership of the property and a lessened use for their parking needs. As previously stated, the owner is already using this property as a parking lot and in his redevelopment had already planned on continued use of this area as a parking lot and for the two-way traffic that his business will generate. The lessened parking use is a result of the property owner's redevelopment needs. Furthermore, few members of the public are likely to even be aware that this replacement access exists and presumably 95% of the use will remain in some way associated with the bank. Finally, the use of this access easement by property owners adjacent to the remaining alley is likely to be negligible in comparison to the use associated with the bank. Thus, staff strongly believes that most of the value associated with this area will still be with the bank and that a 50% reduction in the property owner's fee land value on account of the access easement is far too much. FIELD INSPECTION An inspection of the subject property and all comparables was made by the appraiser. COMPARABLE SALES The fair market value was determined based upon direct comparison with recent sales of similar properties within a reasonable distance of the subject site. CONCLUSION The Planning/Building/Public Works Department believes that this value does not represent a reasonable or fair value for an access easement but is prepared to recommend that the Council accept the appraised value of the subject land of $32,300.00 if the petitioner dedicates the twenty-four foot area to the City as a right-of- way. CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL I #: 67 1 75 Submitting Data: For Agenda of: April 12, 2004 Dept/Div/Board.. Community Services/Recreation Division Benda Status Staff Contact...... Sylvia Allen Recreation Director (ext. 6609) onsent.............. X Public Hearing.. Subject: Henry Moses Aquatic Center fees for season passes, Correspondence.. day camp groups, swimming lessons, and canopy rental Ordinance ............. Resolution........... usiness........ New Business....... Exhibits: Issue Paper Study sessions...... Henry Moses Aquatic Center Rules Information ......... Ordinance tecommended Action: `i�-�C Approvals: Legal Dept 71 Finance Dept...... VAi kb� Other ............... Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required... N/A Transfer/Amendment....... N/A Amount Budgeted.......... N/A Revenue Generated......... N/A Total Project Budget N/A City Share Total Project.. N/A OF ACTION: Recreation Division has established operation rules and fee schedules for the Henry Moses Aquatic :er for season passes, day camp groups, swimming lessons and canopy rental. AFF RECOMMENDATION: commend that the operation rules and fee schedules be adopted, and the ordinance regarding this matter presented for first reading. CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM DATE: April 5, 2004 TO: Don Persson, Council President Members of the Renton City Council VIA: Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Y-� FROM: Dennis Culp, Community Services Administrator STAFF CONTACT: Sylvia Allen, Recreation Directorf"'i------ - SUBJECT: Henry Moses Aquatic Center Operation Plan ISSUE: A new Henry Moses Aquatic Center is scheduled to open to the public on June 5, 2004. Plans for the facility's operation need to be finalized at this time. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the City Council concur with the recommendations of the Recreation Division Aquatic's staff. BACKGROUND: During the budget process last fall the following fee schedule was approved: Daily admission: Children 4 & under 5-17 years Adult Senior Lap Swim Only Residents Non-residents no charge no charge $4 $6 $6 $12 $5 $6 $3 $4 The following additional fee schedule is recommended for approval: Season passes: 5 - 17 years Adult Senior Lap Swim Only Family * Residents Non -Residents $40 $60 $60 $120 $50 $60 $30 $40 $140 $240 *Family Rate includes a group of 4 of which at least 1 but not more than 2 are adults. Day Camp Administrative Fee* - $25 per reservation Swimming Lessons (per session) - $40/Resident, $48/Non-resident Canopy Rental (per 4-hour session) - $50/Resident, $60/Non-resident * A $25 fee will be charged to individual outside day camp groups bringing their participants to the aquatic center. Standard hours of operation: Lap Swim: 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., Monday — Friday, lap pool only. Two to three lap lanes will also be available during the public swim times upon demand. Lap swimming fees will only be valid during morning lap swim times. Swimming lessons: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday — Thursday, both pools. Classes for preschool through youth will be offered in five two -week sessions: Starfish (Parent/Tot) — 9 months to 3 years; Sea Otter (preschool) — 3 to 5 years; Orca (school age) — 6 to 12 years Open Swim Sessions: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week, both pools. Water Aerobics: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursdays, lap pool. Toddler Water -Play Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., spray area only. Pre -opening training sessions: June 1: Lifeguard training session, with a few recreation staff to test the systems. June 3: Practice operation, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., both pools. Tickets will be given to non-profit organizations that were approved for funding from City of Renton Human Services in 2003. (Subject to City Attorney approval.) Grand opening: June 5, 2004: Grand opening ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. Will operate on standard hours of operation schedule (see above) with contests, give-aways (beach balls, souvenir cups, etc.), and possibly live entertainment. Operating schedule while school is in session: June 7 to 11 and June 14 to18, Monday - Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will be normal operating hours. Final day of the season: Labor Day, September 6, 2004. Rental Canopy: Will be available for parties and group events at $50/resident and $60/non-residentfor a 4-hour session. Does not include admission or concessions. No exclusive or evening rentals will be offered this year. Concession Stand: Will operate in-house. Menu items will include pop, bottled water, juice, Gatorade, iced tea, hot dogs, chips, ice cream novelties, candy bars, small yogurts, milk, chocolate milk, cookies, hot pretzels, etc. A separate soda vending machine may be placed near the lap pool outside the locker rooms. The tentative hours of the concession stand are 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Patrons will be allowed to bring their own food and coolers. Food must stay on deck and grass areas, no barbeques or glass containers allowed. Swim diapers, goggles, suntan lotion, swim caps, and other swim items will also be sold. Start-up Marketing: Publicity will begin April 1 via the City website, banners and the RCC electronic readerboard. To create excitement for the grand opening, the staff will wear t-shirts advertising the opening date. A press release will be sent to the local media two weeks prior to opening. Ongoing Marketing: The summer recreation brochure will be out to the public on May 1. The brochure will contain all the aquatic center information including fees and charges, the swimming lesson program, and parking options. Flyers and the web page will highlight the summer activities. Flyers will also be distributed through the schools and at other Recreation Division programs. Henry Moses Aquatic Center Rules FEES 1. Everyone who enters the facility must pay the appropriate fee. 2. City of Renton residents must be able to prove residency or non-resident rates will apply. 3. Participants may leave and re-enter the facility by wearing their wristband at all times. 4. Rain checks will not be issued. GENERAL INFORMATION l . City of Renton Park Rules and Regulations apply to the Henry Moses Aquatic Center. 2. The City of Renton is not responsible for personal items. 3. Coolers are allowed in the facility; however, glass containers, lawn chairs, or barbeques are not allowed. 4. Radios, CD players, or tape players are not allowed. Players with headsets are permitted. 5. Water toys such as noodles, water wings, balls, etc., are not allowed. U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed as flotation devices. 6. Pets are not allowed. 7. Pool water is not potable. 8. Food or drink is not allowed within 2 feet of water. 9. Alcohol and tobacco are not allowed. 10. When thunder and/or lightning occur, the facility will be evacuated. PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES 1. Participants eight years of age and younger must be supervised by a ticketed adult 16 years of age or older. 2. Monitoring of children is the responsibility of the supervising adult even in the presence of lifeguards. 3. Participants must be 48 inches tall to ride the slides or lazy river alone. Those under 48 inches tall may ride the lazy river with an adult. 4. Participants who are not able to demonstrate the ability to swim 100 feet will not be allowed in water over their shoulders. 5. Participants with open sores, infections, or communicable diseases are not allowed in the water. 6. Participants must shower before entering pool. 7. Proper swimwear is required: for males, swimsuit with drawstring; for females, one- or two-piece suits. Suits with buttons, snaps, or rivets will not be allowed on the slides. 8. Participants under 3 years of age must wear approved swim pants. 9. Diapers must be changed in the locker room. AQUATIC CENTER CONDUCT 1. Running, pushing, dunking, or horseplay is not allowed. 2. Diving or jumping in the activity pool is not allowed. 3. Spitting, spouting of water from mouth, and nose blowing in water is prohibited. CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 5-1, FEE SCHEDULE, OF TITLE V (FINANCE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY SETTING AQUATIC CENTER ADMISSION FEES. WHEREAS, the City of Renton wishes to provide to its citizens the most cost effective services possible; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a policy that the Aquatic Center Admission fees shall cover the costs of services; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 5-1-7 of Chapter 5-1, Fee Schedule, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 5-1-7: AQUATIC CENTER ADMISSION FEES: Admission for the Aquatic Center shall be as follows: Resident Children 4 and younger Free Non-resident Children 4 and younger Free DAY USE SEASON PASS Resident Youth 5-17 $4.00 $40.00 Non-resident Youth 5-17 $6.00 $60.00 Resident Adult $6.00 $60.00 Non-resident Adult $12.00 $120.00 1 I- ILIEMC�l�l�[�a Resident Senior $5.00 $50.00 Non-resident Senior $6.00 $60.00 Resident Lap Swim Only $3.00 $30.00 Non-resident Lap Swim Only $4.00 $40.00 Family Rate* n/a $140.00 Family Rate* n/a $240.00 *A group of four of which at least one, but not more than two, are adults. Locker Rental $0.25 Day Camp Administrative Fee** $25.00 per reservation **A $25 fee will be charged to individual outside day camp groups bringing their participants to the aquatic center. Resident Swimming Lessons, per session $40.00 Non-resident Swimming Lessons, per session $48.00 Resident Canopy Rental, per 4-hour session $50.00 Non-resident Canopy Rental, per 4-hour session $60.00 SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective on its passage, approval, and 30 days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of 312004. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk day of , 2004. Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor 2 ORDINANCE NO. Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD.1097:4/6/04:ma muniarts04.doc\ Rev 01/04 Uli APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT CiTy COUNCIL i April 12, 2004 Date /,2 = a 00 APPROVED BY MiCOUNCI Date The Finanee Committeerecommends adoption of the ordinance that authorizes adjustments to 2004 Carry Forward Ordinance.doe\ Rev 01/02 bh CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 5-1, FEE SCHEDULE, OF TITLE V (FINANCE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY SETTING AQUATIC CENTER ADMISSION FEES. WHEREAS, the City of Renton wishes to provide to its citizens the most cost effective services possible; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a policy that the Aquatic Center Admission fees shall cover the costs of services; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 5-1-7 of Chapter 5-1, Fee Schedule, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 5-1-7: AQUATIC CENTER ADMISSION FEES: Admission for the Aquatic Center shall be as follows: Resident Children 4 and younger Free Non-resident Children 4 and younger Free DAY USE SEASON PASS Resident Youth 5-17 $4.00 $40.00 Non-resident Youth 5-17 $6.00 $60.00 Resident Adult $6.00 $60.00 Non-resident Adult $12.00 $120.00 ORDINANCE NO. Resident Senior $5.00 $50.00 Non-resident Senior $6.00 $60.00 Resident Lap Swim Only $3.00 $30.00 Non-resident Lap Swim Only $4.00 $40.00 Family Rate* n/a $140.00 Family Rate* n/a $240.00 *A group of four of which at least one, but not more than two, are adults. Locker Rental $0.25 Day Camp Administrative Fee** $25.00 per reservation **A $25 fee will be charged to individual outside day camp groups bringing their participants to the aquatic center. Resident Swimming Lessons, per session $40.00 Non-resident Swimming Lessons, per session $48.00 Resident Canopy Rental, per 4-hour session $50.00 Non-resident Canopy Rental, per 4-hour session $60.00 SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective on its passage, approval, and 30 days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of 2004. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk _ day of , 2004. Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor ORDINANCE NO. Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD. 1097:4/6/04:ma CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF RENTON (STONERIDGE ANNEXATION; FILE NO. A-03-004) WHEREAS, under the provisions of RCW 35A.14.120 as amended, a petition in writing requesting that certain territory contiguous to the City of Renton, as described below, be annexed to the City of Renton, was presented and filed with the City Clerk on or about September 29, 2003; and WHEREAS, prior to the filing and circulation of said petition for annexation to the City of Renton, the petitioning owners notified the City Council of their intention to commence such proceedings as provided by law, as more particularly specified in RCW 35A.14.120, and upon public hearing thereon, it having been determined and the petitioning owners having agreed to assume the pre-existing outstanding indebtedness of the City of Renton as it pertains to the territory petitioned to be annexed; and to accept that portion of the City's Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to the territory including the applicable Zoning Code relating thereto; and WHEREAS, the King County Department of Assessments has examined and verified the signatures on the petition for annexation and determined signatures represent acreage, as provided by law, in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the area to be annexed; and WHEREAS, the King County Department Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division has examined and verified the signatures on the petition for annexation and determined as provided by law, that a majority of the registered voters residing in the annexation have signed 1 ORDINANCE NO. the petition, and also setting forth the legal description of the property according to government legal subdivision or plat; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department of the City of Renton having considered and recommended the annexing of said property to the City of Renton; and WHEREAS, the City Council fixed January 12, 2004, as the time and place for public hearing in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Renton, Washington, upon the petition and notice thereof having been given as provided by law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said notices public hearings have been held at the time and place specified in the notices, and the Council having considered all matters in connection with the petition and further determined that all legal requirements and procedures of the law applicable to the petition method for annexation have been met; and WHEREAS, the King County Boundary Review Board having deemed the "Notice of Intention" approved as of March 22, 2004; and WHEREAS, the City of Renton prezoned the annexation site R-5 in 1997 in Ordinance No. 4667; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The findings, recitals, and determinations are hereby found to be true and correct in all respects. All requirements of the law in regard to the annexation by 2 ORDINANCE NO. petition method, including the provisions of RCW 35A.14.120, 130, 140 and 150, have been met. It is further determined that the petition for annexation to the City of Renton of the property and territory described below is hereby approved and granted; the following described property being contiguous to the City limits of the City of Renton is hereby annexed to the City of Renton, and such annexation to be effective on and after the approval, passage, and publication of this Ordinance; and on and after said date the property shall constitute a part of the City of Renton and shall be subject to all its laws and ordinances then and thereafter in force and effect; the property being described as follows: See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein [Said property, approximately 28.2 acres, is located in the SE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, at the northwest corner of 148`h Avenue SE and NE Sunset Boulevard with its largest portion located approximately 300' north of the intersection in four larger tracts] and the owners -petitioners of the property shall assume the pre-existing bonded indebtedness of the City of Renton as prescribed in RCW 35A.14.120 as it pertains to the property, and the property to be subject to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after its publication. A certified copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with the King County Council, State of Washington, and as otherwise provided by law. 3 ORDINANCE NO. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD.1098:4/6/04:ma day of Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk _ day of Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor 2004. U111H Exhibit A STONERIDGE ANNEXATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., King County, Washington, lying southerly of the north 396 feet thereof; EXCEPT "Tract A" of King County Short Plat No. 486017, recorded under King County Recording No. 8703039001 and as amended by Affidavit of Correction, recorded under King County Recording No. 8706260950; and EXCEPT the County Road; TOGETHER WITH a portion of the east half (1/2) of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 3, described as follows: Commencing at the. northwest corner of said subdivision; Thence South 87°49'08" East, along the north line of said subdivision, a distance of 251.24 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence continuing South 87°49'08" East, a distance of 380 feet, more or less, to an intersection with the westerly right of way margin of 148`h Avenue SE; Thence southerly along said westerly right of way margin and its southerly extension, crossing SE Renton -Issaquah Road (SR-900), to an intersection with the southeasterly right of way margin of said SE Renton -Issaquah Road; Thence southwesterly along said southeasterly right of way margin, to a point which bears South 16°30'00" East from the Point of Beginning; Thence North 16°30'00" West, crossing said SE Renton -Issaquah Road, to the Point of Beginning. IN z w I 0 C3 °d 0 Exhibit B Q a � SE 104tr :%4� �h 0 EP p �o a0 o--I-J " -AqThis daa t Is o yrcWic represenlotion, not guaranteed to curve occwxY. ntaMed la .4 only and bused on the bcst Ffonnation ow y a os of Na date shown This mop is for diaploy purposes only. Proposed Stoneridge Annexation 0 300 600 1 Figure 3: Existing Structures Map 1 : 3600 UtiTY �� Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Existing Structure ♦ ♦ Alex Pietsch, Administrator — — — Renton City Limits G. Del Rosario ��NT� 23 July 2003 O Proposed Annexation Area CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ANNEXED WITHIN THE CITY OF RENTON FROM R-4 (URBAN RESIDENTIAL 4DU PER ACRE, KING COUNTY ZONING) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL 5 DU/AC; FIVE DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) (STONERIDGE; FILE NO. A-03-004). WHEREAS, under Section 4.2.020 of Chapter 2, Land Use Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,. Washington," as amended, and the maps and reports adopted in conjunction therewith, the property hereinbelow described has not been zoned in the City of Renton; and WHEREAS, said property owners petitioned the City of Renton for annexation and concurrent rezoning, which said annexation having previously been approved and the property annexed to the City of Renton, and the City having held two public hearings to consider this zoning application, the first hearing being held on June 10, 1996, and the second hearing being held on September 16, 1996, and said zoning request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended, and the City Council having duly considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support thereof or in opposition thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: 1 ORDINANCE NO. SECTION I. The following described property in the City of Renton is hereby zoned to R-5 as hereinbelow specified. The annual ordinance adopting the maps of the City's Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to evidence said rezoning and the EDNSP Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to change the maps of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to evidence said rezoning, to wit: See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein. [Said property, consisting of approximately 28.2 acres, located in the SE '/a of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, at the northwest corner of 148`h Avenue SE and NE Sunset Boulevard with its largest portion located approximately 300' north of the intersection in four larger tracts.] SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after its publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD.1099:4/7/04: ma Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk day of Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor 2004. 2004. Exhibit A. STONERIDGE ANNEXATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION That portion of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 3, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., King County, Washington, lying southerly of the north 396 feet thereof; EXCEPT "Tract A" of King County Short Plat No. 486017, recorded under King County Recording No. 8703039001 and as amended by Affidavit of Correction, recorded under King County Recording No. 8706260950; and EXCEPT the County Road; TOGETHER WITH a portion of the east half (1/2) of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 3, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said subdivision; Thence South 87°49'08" East, along the north line of said subdivision; a distance of 251.24 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence continuing South 87°49'08" East, a distance of 380 feet, more or less, to an intersection with the westerly right of way margin of 148h Avenue SE; Thence southerly along said westerly right of way margin and its southerly extension, crossing SE Renton -Issaquah Road (SR-900), to an intersection with the southeasterly right of way margin of said SE Renton -Issaquah Road; Thence southwesterly along said southeasterly right of way margin, to a point which bears South 16'30'00" East from the Point of Beginning; Thence North 16°30'00" West, crossing said SE Renton -Issaquah Road, to the Point of Beginning. a � a Exhibit B " C3 HL 104to, � o p �o Il rP n a C 1 L�J Ej a o 10 L N 00 ❑ `--� repUa ihb document Is o �tadcd fw cRYtoei a"d 0<7. Eased on Ms best Inlorrnotion ow0 os of Me date showm. this mop � for asphry P�� odr. Proposed Stoneridge Annexation 0 300 600 t Figure 3: Existing Structures Map 1 : 3600 Uti�Y Dt Economic Development, Neighborhoods & Strategic Planning Existing Structure + Alex Pietsch, Administrator --- Renton City Limits G. Del Rosario ��NTG 231uly 2003 O Proposed Annexation Area CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE 2004 BUDGET FOR VARIOUS FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING 2003 OBLIGATIONS IN 2004. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Appropriations in the following Funds are hereby increased as follows for the purpose of paying 2003 obligations in 2004: Fund Fund Name 2004 Expenditure Increase 000 General Fund $ 334,500 101 Park Fund 70,500 103 Street Fund 64,600 104 Community Development Block Grant Fund 500 106 Library Fund 4,100 301 Parking Garage Fund 101,500 304 Fire Mitigation Fund 842,100 306 Leased Properties Fund 200 307 Aquatics Center Fund 1,123,500 316 Capital Facilities Fund 3,159,400 401 Waterworks Utility Fund 99,200 402 Airport Fund 990,800 403 Solid Waste Fund 30,700 404 Municipal Golf Course Fund 123,200 421 Utilities Capital Fund 4,011,500 424 Municipal Golf Course Fund 355,400 501 Equipment Rental Fund 18,500 502 Insurance Fund 1,102,500 TOTAL $ 12,432,700 ORDINANCE NO. SECTION II. Available fund balances in each Fund shall be used to meet the needs of these appropriations. SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and 30 days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2004. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2004. Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD.1093:3/10/04:ma Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor F) From: Julie Brewer To: Council News Date: 3/25/2004 12:17:55 PM Subject: Fwd: Renton School Good News News from the Renton School District - jb >>> Randy Matheson <rmatheson@renton.wednet.edu> 3/25/200412:19:26 PM »> Below are good news announcements read by Renton School Board members at their March 24, 2003 board meeting. Please share these with community members to the next City Council meeting. Thank you, Randy Matheson Executive Director, Community Relations Renton School District 425.204.2345 "GOOD NEWS" ANNOUNCEMENTS March 24, 2004 o Renton High School senior Kimberly Reid, recently received the highest rating at the 2004 Washington Journalism Education Association competition. The competition is an annual invitational to high school journalists who compete on deadline and are judged by professionals in newspaper editing and publishing. Kimberly is editor in chief of The Talking Stick, Renton High School's student newspaper. o Hazen High School senior Alex Seitz won first place for his beautiful, ingenious jewelry in the State High School Jewelry Competition sponsored by the Seattle Metals Guild. Judges of the competition said that they were very impressed with the conceptual approach and craftsmanship of the four pieces submitted by Alex into the competition. Also at the event, Hazen art teacher Gary Grossman was recognized as the state's Outstanding Jewelry Teacher. Alex and Gary's work is currently on display at Gallery One in Ellensburg. o McKnight Middle School physical education teacher Joe Carchedi has won the Great Northwest District Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year award. The award is based on the candidate's education, teaching style and background, and offered by the Washington Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Joe will head to Chicago next April to represent the Northwest District in the National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year competition. o Twenty-one high school students have qualified to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference to be held in May in Nashville, Tennessee. The students qualified for the national competition by placing at the recent DECA State Career Development Conference. Hazen High School 12 students — Advisor, Ray McCabe, Lindbergh High School — 7 students — Advisor, Don Bailey Renton High School — 2 students — Advisor, Jeff Dowd o Six district high school students have been awarded the 2004 Outstanding Junior award by St. Andrews Masonic Lodge in Renton. School counselors nominate high school juniors for the award. More than 30 students were nominated: 10 awards were given. Award winners are: Trevor Gunderson and Becky Bryant from Hazen High School Aaron Challenner and Bethany Wong from Lindbergh Adelbert Asirot and Alicia Cloer from Renton High School Renton High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Joe Bento was also named the 2004 Outstanding Educator award for his contributions to the success and growth of youth. o-Dimmitt-Middle-School students raised -about $625 for_Pennies-for--------_-- - ---- - -- --- Patients, a fundraiser for Leukemia Research. The money collected has come in the form of spare change from students and staff. The money will go directly to a patient in our area. Leukemia is the second leading cause of death of children in the United States. o Congratulations to Renton High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members for their success at the recent regional competition. Amrote Tsegaye received a 2-Star rating in the Senior Division Job Interview Event. Mary Huang and Natasha Sommers received a 3-Star rating in the Senior Division Interpersonal Communication Event and will be competing at state competition in April. Arden Rios and LaMeisha Reese -Taylor received a 3-Star Rating in the Senior Division Entrepreneurship Event and will be competing at state competition in April. The students worked extremely hard and did really well. The state competition will be held in mid -April in Wenatchee. o Children throughout the district recently received free dental work during Children's Free Dental Day. The program, offered by the Vendeland Dental Professionals, treated over 180 children with x-rays, check-ups, sealant and orthodontic referrals. The average age of children treated was 7-years-old. The treatments totaled more than $27,000. The group, made up of four general dentists, will offer a similar program for adults in November and for children again next year. o Hazen High School seniors, along with help from music teacher Mary Beth Mayzek, organized a benefit concert for fellow student Justin Ho, who died recently after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Justin was a member of the school's orchestra, playing both violin and piano. We was admired for his talent and loved for his humor. All who knew him felt lucky to know such a generous human being. Students in the school's music program have gone to great lengths to put their considerable talents towards a good cause: Proceeds from the concert will go to The Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center. o Renton High School teachers Dutch Day and Jeff Heft recently registered more than 95 students as new voters. The students will all be 18 years old by Election Day in November: Just in time for the presidential elections on November 2.