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Home My WebLink AboutNOA_Proof_Neighborhood_Meeting_220722_v1 900 LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD N PROJECT CITY OF RENTON REQUIRED EARLY COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR DESIGN REVIEW OUTREACH DOCUMENTATION *With Updated Requirements Via COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols* Table of Contents 1. Brief Summary of Outreach Methods and What We Heard from the Community 2. Detailed Checklist of Early Community Outreach for Design Review 3. Appendix A: Materials Demonstrating that Each Outreach Method Was Conducted Project Communication: Public Notice • Affidavit of Mailing • Outreach Letter • Property Owner Mailing Documentation Electronic/Digital Outreach: Project Website • Website Content • Website Traffic Neighborhood Meeting Outreach: Online Conference Call • Community Feedback Summary • List of Meeting Attendees • Materials Presented in Meeting Submitted by: Natalie Quick Consulting natalie@nataliequick.com| 206.779.0489 JULY 2022 900 Lake Washington Blvd N Project Brief Summary of Outreach Methods and What We Heard from the Community Project Address: 900 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 Brief Description: This project proposes completion of the southerly portion of the Southport Development commercial office campus at 900 Lake Washington Blvd. N in Renton, WA. As a 1.25 million sq. ft. office expansion featuring 50,000 sq. ft. of retail space, “Southport West” will be the first impression of this important northern gateway to Renton and to Southport, and will contribute to the high- quality campus, offering architecturally attractive buildings serving the Renton community—including its residents, workers and visitors. Visually attractive offices, retail space, and curated landscaping will call attention to a quality development. Contact: Natalie Quick Applicant: Seco Development, Inc. Contact Information: SouthportWestProject@gmail.com Type of building: Mixed-Use Residential Brief Summary of Outreach Methods Public Notice • Choice: LETTER • Requirement: The applicant shall send by regular mail a written notice announcing the neighborhood meeting to property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the property subject to the proposed development including date, time, and location of the meeting and briefly discuss the nature and location of the proposal. The notice shall be mailed not less than ten (10) calendar days and no more than forty (40) calendar days prior to the meeting date. The mailing list shall be obtained by the applicant and based on the most recent property tax assessment rolls of the King County Department of Assessments. • What we did: Created a one-page letter with online community meeting details, project background, and required outreach language and mailed to 11 property owners located within three hundred feet (300') of the property site, as well as five additional property owners, one additional commercial business, and two neighborhood groups suggested by the City of Renton. Flyer included in Appendix A. • Date completed: June 24, 2022 Neighborhood Meeting Outreach • Choice: COMMUNITY MEETING CONFERENCE CALL • Requirement: A required neighborhood meeting shall occur after a pre-application meeting and before submittal of applicable permit applications. The meeting shall occur on a weekday evening, excluding Friday and federally-recognized holidays. The meeting shall start no earlier than 5:00 p.m. and conclude no later than 9:00 p.m. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, all public meetings must be held virtually (via Zoom). • What we did: Held an online Community Meeting conference call event, open to the public, publicized through letter and a project website from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on July 7, 2022. Neighborhood Outreach Summary including comments shared included in Appendix A. • Date completed: July 7, 2022 Electronic/Digital Outreach • Choice: PROJECT WEBSITE • Requirement: The applicant shall prepare and make available the following materials (if applicable) for review and discussion at the public meeting. Copies of presentation materials shall be offered to attendees. i. A conceptual site plan/plat layout showing buildings, road layout, landscape, parking, open space areas, and abutting properties; ii. An aerial photograph showing the subject property and abutting properties; and iii. Other materials as determined by the Administrator. • What we did: Developed presentation including rendering as requested by City planner and reviewed in meeting. Project website also established with presentation materials. Publicized website via letter. Checked daily for comments from website. Website included in Appendix A. • Date completed: June 24, 2022 (Website Live) + July 7, 2022 (Public Meeting) What We Heard From the Community Summary of Comments/Questions Received Via Website Comment Form, Project Email, and Project Survey: Design-Related Comments: • No comments received from the public. Non-Design Related Comments: • No comments received from the public. Miscellaneous Comments: • No comments received from the public. 900 Lake Washington Blvd N Project Checklist: Early Community Outreach for Design Review Rule Category Description Date Completed Task Documentation 4-8-090 A.5.a Public Notice The applicant shall send by regular mail a written notice announcing the neighborhood meeting to property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the property subject to the proposed development. 6/24/22 Notice of meeting shared with 11 property owners within a 300-foot radius of the project site along five additional property owners, one additional commercial business, and two neighborhood groups suggested by the City of Renton. Recipient list and map included in Appendix A. 4-8-090 A.5.a Public Notice The notice shall include the date, time, and location of the meeting and briefly discuss the nature and location of the proposal. The mailing list shall be obtained by the applicant and based on the most recent property tax assessment rolls of the King County Department of Assessments. 6/21/21 Provided project information via email to City of Renton Community & Economic Development staff, confirmed the information was acceptable. Letter and mail confirmation included in Appendix A. 4-8-090 A.5.a Public Notice The notice shall be mailed not less than ten (10) calendar days and no more than forty (40) calendar days prior to the meeting date. 6/24/22 Notice of meeting shared with designated recipients 12 days prior to meeting. Copy of letter and mailing documentation included in Appendix A. 4-8-090 A.3.i. & ii. & iii. Neighborhood Meeting The applicant shall prepare and make available the following materials (if applicable) for review and discussion at the public meeting. Copies of presentation materials shall be offered to attendees. i. A conceptual site plan/plat layout showing buildings, road layout, landscape, parking, open space areas, and abutting properties; ii. An aerial photograph showing the subject property and abutting properties; and iii. Other materials as determined by the Administrator. 7/7/22 The project team reviewed a presentation including aerial, project team, project vision, project timeline, site context, zoning, adjacent uses, site plan, rendering and past projects. The project team also created a website with a project overview, commenting function, copy of letter sent and above referenced details. Website featured in Appendix A. 4-8-090 A.3. A.6. Neighborhood Meeting A required neighborhood meeting shall occur after a pre-application meeting and before submittal of applicable permit applications. The meeting shall occur during a weekday evening, excluding Friday and federally recognized holidays. The meeting shall last a minimum of one hour, start no earlier than 5:00 p.m., and conclude no later than 9:00 p.m. The applicant shall provide a description of the proposed development to persons in attendance. **COVID-19 Update: In order to meet the intent of the neighborhood meeting while 7/7/22 Online Community Meeting scheduled on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Community feedback via Zoom meeting included in Appendix A. limiting in-person contact, applicants will instead conduct a meeting virtually. 900 Lake Washington Blvd N Project Appendix A: Materials Demonstrating that Each Outreach Method Was Conducted Table of Contents Project Communication: Public Notice • Outreach Letter • Property Owner Mailing Documentation • Affidavit of Mailing Electronic/Digital Outreach: Project Website • Website Content • Website Traffic Neighborhood Meeting Outreach: Online Conference Call • Community Feedback Summary • List of Meeting Attendees • Materials Presented in Meeting OUTREACH LETTER NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Dear Neighbor: Hello! You are invited to participate in an Online Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, July 7th, 2022 to learn more and provide comments surrounding a potential new project located at 900 Lake Washington Boulevard N in Renton, Wash. Please visit our website at www.SouthportWestProject.com to learn more and leave comments about the project, which proposes construction of a commercial office and retail building at 900 Lake Washington Boulevard N in Renton, Wash. We will host an Online Neighborhood Meeting via Zoom to answer questions and respond to neighborhood comments and suggestions at the following date and time: Date: Thursday, July 7th, 2022 Time: Free ZOOM event beginning promptly at 5:30 p.m. and ending around 6:30 p.m. Web Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87940261870 (OR) Dial-In: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: #879 4026 1870 As our neighbors, it is important for us to engage directly with you as we begin thinking about the design and approach for this project. The intent of this meeting is to facilitate an informal discussion between the project developer and the neighbors regarding the project. While required by the City of Renton, this meeting is not conducted by the City of Renton and is in addition to any future public hearing or public comment opportunities available under City of Renton development review processes. Our goal at this meeting is for the project team and their architects to share details surrounding the vision and approach for this proposed new project in the neighborhood, as well as listen to further comments or questions you may have. About the Project: “Southport West” is the completion of the southerly portion of the Southport Development commercial office campus. This 1.25 million sq. ft. office expansion featuring 50,000 sq. ft. of retail space will be the first impression of this important northern gateway to Renton, and to Southport, and will contribute to the high-quality campus, offering architecturally attractive buildings serving the Renton community - including its residents, workers and visitors. Visually attractive offices, retail space, and curated landscaping will call attention to a quality development. If you have questions or comments, please contact us at the email listed below. If you are unable to participate in the Online Neighborhood Meeting, you may also email us at SouthportWestProject@gmail.com to discuss the project further. Project Team Owner: Seco Development, Inc. Architect: ZGF CONTACT For additional questions, contact City of Renton Planning & Community Development at 425-430-7294, planningcustomerservice@rentonwa.gov. To reach the project team directly, contact SouthportWestProject@gmail.com. (Please note that calls and emails are subject to City of Renton public disclosure laws.) Direct Mailing: 900 Lake Washington Boulevard N Poster Mailing Details DISTRIBUTION DATE: Friday, June 24, 2022 Project Address: 900 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 Brief Description: This project proposes completion of the southerly portion of the Southport Development commercial office campus at 900 Lake Washington Blvd. N in Renton, WA. As a 1.25 million sq. ft. office expansion featuring 50,000 sq. ft. of retail space, “Southport West” will be the first impression of this important northern gateway to Renton and to Southport, and will contribute to the high- quality campus, offering architecturally attractive buildings serving the Renton community—including its residents, workers and visitors. Visually attractive offices, retail space, and curated landscaping will call attention to a quality development. Contact: Natalie Quick Applicant: Seco Development, Inc. Contact Information: SouthportWestProject@gmail.com Type of building: Mixed-Use Residential The project flyer was shared with 11 property owners within a 300-foot radius of the project address of 900 Lake Washington Blvd N, as well as five additional property owners, one additional commercial business (Hyatt Regency Hotel) and two neighborhood groups (Kennydale Neighborhood Association and North Renton Neighborhood Association) proposed by the City of Renton. A map detailing the mailing radius and list of recipients follows. MAILING LIST MAILING CONFIRMATION MAILING INVOICE NOTICE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS NOTICE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING 900 Lake Washington Blvd N Project Appendix A: Materials Demonstrating that Each Outreach Method Was Conducted Table of Contents Project Communication: Public Notice • Affidavit of Mailing • Outreach Letter • Property Owner Mailing Documentation Electronic/Digital Outreach: Project Website • Website Content • Website Traffic Neighborhood Meeting Outreach: Online Conference Call • Community Feedback Summary • List of Meeting Attendees • Materials Presented in Meeting Project Website: 900 Lake Washington Blvd N | WEBSITE TEXT Website: www.SouthportWestProject.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Project Address: 900 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 Brief Description: This project proposes completion of the southerly portion of the Southport Development commercial office campus at 900 Lake Washington Blvd. N in Renton, WA. As a 1.25 million sq. ft. office expansion featuring 50,000 sq. ft. of retail space, “Southport West” will be the first impression of this important northern gateway to Renton and to Southport, and will contribute to the high- quality campus, offering architecturally attractive buildings serving the Renton community—including its residents, workers and visitors. Visually attractive offices, retail space, and curated landscaping will call attention to a quality development. Contact: Natalie Quick Applicant: Seco Development, Inc. Contact Information: SouthportWestProject@gmail.com Type of building: Mixed-Use Residential _____________________________________________________________________________________________ HOME PAGE VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE PAGE OVERVIEW PAGE OVERVIEW PAGE—cont’d OVERVIEW PAGE—cont’d OVERVIEW PAGE—cont’d COMMUNITY LETTER PAGE CONTACT US + COMMENT PAGE WEBSITE ANALYTICS Appendix A: Materials Demonstrating that Each Outreach Method Was Conducted Table of Contents Project Communication: Public Notice • Affidavit of Mailer • Outreach Letter • Property Owner Mailing Documentation Electronic/Digital Outreach: Project Website • Website Content • Website Traffic Neighborhood Meeting Outreach: Online Conference Call • Community Feedback Summary • List of Meeting Attendees • Materials Presented in Meeting Community Outreach: 900 Lake Washington Blvd N Project Comment Summary Project Address: 900 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 Brief Description: This project proposes completion of the southerly portion of the Southport Development commercial office campus at 900 Lake Washington Blvd. N in Renton, WA. As a 1.25 million sq. ft. office expansion featuring 50,000 sq. ft. of retail space, “Southport West” will be the first impression of this important northern gateway to Renton and to Southport, and will contribute to the high- quality campus, offering architecturally attractive buildings serving the Renton community—including its residents, workers and visitors. Visually attractive offices, retail space, and curated landscaping will call attention to a quality development. Contact: Natalie Quick Applicant: Seco Development, Inc. Contact Information: SouthportWestProject@gmail.com Type of building: Mixed-Use Residential Design-Related Comments: • No comments received from the public. Non-Design Related Comments: • No comments received from the public. Miscellaneous Comments: • No comments received from the public. MEETING ATTENDEES The project team held an online community meeting for one hour from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on July 7, 2022. While project team members were present and City of Renton Principal Planner Clark Close signed-on for the meeting, no members of the public attended. MATERIALS AVAILABLE FOR MEETING