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REZONE AND SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION :
LOUIS B. ROWLEY ; Appl . No . R-787-74 ; rezone from G to R-2 ; property
located on Park Ave. N . between N . 30th St. and N . 32nd St.
AND Appl . SP-788-74 ; special permit to construct 10-unit apartment
building in R-2 zone ; property as listed above . -
APPLICANT LOUIS B . ROWLEY TOTAL AREA 14 ,775 ± sq . ft.
PRINCIPAL ACCESS Park Ave . N .
EXISTING ZONING G
EXISTING USE Undeveloped
PROPOSED USE Multiple family residential
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Low Density Multiple Family
COMMENTS If rezone is approved , applicant wishes special permit to
construct apartments in an R-2 zone .
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APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL
SPECIAL PERMIT - s
FOR'OFFICE USE ONLY -7� �
File No . SP- 7if-731 Fee $25 . 00 ®E13Kil*
Date Rec' d y_ -7 Receipt No. 3./,/o
APPLICANT TO COMPLETE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6 :
1 . Name Lou Rowley - Phone 232-7500
Address P . O. Box 686 Mercer Island , WA 98040
2. Property location Park Ave . North between N . 30th Street & N . 32nd
Street , Renton , Washington
3. Legal description (attach additional sheet if necessary)
The south 200 feet , less the east 60 feet , less the west 147 feet of
the south 125 feet, less the west 50 feet of the east 110 feet of
• the south 120 feet , of tract 39 , Hillman ' s Lake Washington Garden
of Eden Addition of Seattle No . 1 , according to the Plat , page 63
in King County' Washington .
4 . Number of acres or sq. ft. 14 , 775 sa . ft . Present zoninq R-2
5. What do you propose to develop on this property?
to build a 10-unit apartment building .
6. The following information shall be submitted with this application :
Scale
A. Site and access 'plan (include setbacks ,
existing structures , easements , and other
factors limiting development) . . . . . . . 1" = 10 ' or 20 '
B. Parking, landscaping and screening plan . . 1" = 10 '
C. Vicinity map (include land use and zoning •
on adjacent parcels) 1" = 200 ' - 800 '
D. Building height and area (existing and proposed)
E . A special permit required by the Renton Mining, Excavation
and Grading Ordinance shall submit the information listed in
Section 4-2307 . 5 in addition to the above .
7 . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION :
Date approved
Date denied
Date appealed
Appeal action
Remarks izY/14 -4,/}/7 ,o%/`/S! .
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AFFIDAVIT
I, Lquip B. Rowley being duly sworn, declare that I
am the -owner of the property involved in this application and that the
foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information
. herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of
• my knowledge and belief.
Subscribed and sworn before me -
this 30th day of Atignat , 19
. Notary Public in and for the State of
Washington, residing at Kirkland
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(Name •,f Notary /ublic) (Signature of Owner)
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4305 Lake Wash. Blvd. N. R.
(Address) cc�re }��1 N• • •
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.::1.7 Redmond, WAgh$P tOn
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TU5- 127
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(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)
. CERTIFICATION
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This is to certify that-the foregoing application has been inspected by , me
. and has been foun eVbef-tioro`ugh and complete in every particular and to
conform to the r s a e'ILi tions of the Renton Planning Department •
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I 3 1974
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Revised May 1970
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON -
ENV I RONMENTAL IMPACT WORKSHEET 9 1814
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FOR OFFICE USE ONL`Y1f�1r 11��G 06+
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Application No . ;E/W-,?9-yam Negative Dec. •
Date Received EIS
INSTRUCTIONS : Th.e purpose of this information is to assist the vari -
ous departments of the City to determine whether an environmental
impact statement will be required before approving and issuing a per-
mit for a proposed project. Single family residential uses in non
sensitive areas are exempt ;f,rom thi s requirement` as 'established by
Washington Administrative Code 173-34.±.• .
In addition to the following 'information , please submit a vicinity map
(recommend scale : 1" representing 200 ' to 800' ) and a site map (rec-
ommended scale : 1" representing 10 ' to 40 ' ) .
APPLICANT TO PROVIDE 'INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ITEMS 1 .THROUGH 30 :BELOW:
1 . Name of applicant , Lou Rowley
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2 . Mailing address P.O. Box 686
Mercer Island , WA 98040 Telephone 232-7500
3. Applicant is.:
XiOwner
E Lessee
CJContract purchaser
• =Other (specify)
4. Name and address of owner , if other than applicant :
same •
Telephone
5 . General location of proposed project (give street, address if any
or nearest street and intersection
Park Ave. North between North 30th & North 32nd Street .
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6 . Legal description ( if lengthy , attach as separate sheet)
The south 200 feet , less the east 60 feet , less West 147 feet of
South 125 feet , less West 50 feet of east 110 feet of south 120
feet , of Tract 39 , Hillman ' s Lake Washington Garden of Eden Addition
to Seattle No . 1, according to the plat , page 63 in King County ,
Washington .
7 . Area 14', 775 square feet Dimensions 197 'x75 '
8. Intended use of property or project ( include details : number of
units , volume , etc . ) :
To build an apartment building containing a maximum of 10 units ,
not exceeding two stories . A combination of two bedroom,
one bedroom, and bachelor units .
9 . Generally describe the property and existing improvements :
No improvements are existing . Generally , it is a flat site,
semi-cleared . There is no large or outstanding vegitation
existing .
10 . Total construction cost or fair market value of proposed project
including additional developments contemplated :
$100 ,000
11 . Construction dates (month and year) for which permit is requested :
Begin February 1975 End May 1975
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12 . List any other permits for this project from state , federal , or
other local governmental agencies for which you have applied or
will apply , including the name of the issuing agency , whether the
permit has been applied for , and if so , the date of the applica-
tion , whether the application was approved or denied and the date
of same , and the number of the application or permit :
Date
Agency Permit Type Submitted* Number Status**
Planning Rezone 9/3/74 Pending
Planning Special use . 9/3/ 74 Pending
* Leave blank if not submitted .
** Approved , denied or pending . `
13 . Has an Environmental Impact Statement or an Environmental Assess-
ment been prepared for the proposed project?
11]J yes x no If "yes " submit copy with this
environmental impact worksheet .
14. Are there similar projects , both public and private , existing or
planned in the immediate area :
yes I Ina x don ' t know If "yes" explain .
15 . Is the proposed project located in or adjacent to an area or
structure having unique or exceptional historic , cultural , or .
other values considered important by some sectors of the popu-
lation?
yes Ixino If "yes" explain .
16 . Is the proposed project, loca'ted - in an area that may be considered
sensitive and is subject to erosion , landslides ; floods , etc . ?
yes ( xl no If "yes" explain .
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17 . Is the proposed project located in an area that has a number of
large trees or other natural landscaped areas , waterways , marshes
or wildlife?
yes [—Ho If "yes" explain .
Landscaped areas abutt property , but none exists on this site.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PROPOSED PROJECT : In the following questions
summarize what the applicant feels will be the environmental impact ,
both beneficial and adverse , of the proposed project. Consideration
should be given to both the human and natural environmental as well
as physical , social , and aesthetic aspect . For projects which are
part of a more extensive plan , consider the implications of the entire
plan and not just the project now being proposed .
18. Land Use : Will the project have a significant effect on land
use in the surrounding area?
yes I xjno Explain :
The area is zoned and is being used for apartment projects similar
to and even larger than our proposed project . Also , there is
existing commercial on each side of North 30th.
19 . Project Design and Appearance : Will the project design , appear-
ance , landscaping , etc . , assure the maximum protection for the
natural environment?
yes Lino Explain :
The project will be low in scale , with landscaping on the frontage
side of the site . A screen fence and landscaping will be provided
around units to assure privacy .
20. Ground Contours : Does the proposed project have an effect on
the existing ground contours of the project location?
Ixiyes Ono . Is the project likely to cause erosion
or sedimentation? r—dyes x ' no? If "yes" to either , explain .
All building projects have an effect on the existing ground contours ,
such as building excavation , clearing , parking areas and landscaping .
However, this project will not effect any contours to adjacent
properties .
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21 . Air Quality: Will construction of the project and use of the
completed project have a substantial effect on the existing air
quality? (Consider the effect of any gas , chemicals , smoke ,
dust , particulate matter, and odors ) ?
j�yes Ix ,no If "yes " explain .
22 . Water Quality : Will construction of the project and use of the
completed project be likely to have an effect on the existing
water quality of the area? (Consider the adequacy of drainage
and runoff and the l'ikel.y endpoint of any liquids draining from
the project. ) ( j. yes x .no . Is there a good possibility
that this project will require. an expansion of local water and/or
sewer facilities? eyes �no
If "yes" to either , explain .
All facilities appear to be ample to handle this project .
23 . Noise : Will construction of the project or use of the completed
project significantly affect the existing noise levels of the
area? yes ajno . Will the project be affected by airports ,
freeways , railroa s or other sources of noise?
[71 yes Prjno If "yes" to either , explain .
24. Population Density : Will a noticeable population change result
from this project? ( Consider the present density per acre in
the surrounding community to the proposed density of the project
and including daytime density. ) j ' yes [lino . Will the pro-
ject cause periodic or temporary fluctuations in population due
to tourism , employment , shopping , schools , etc . j__jyes (Tjno .
If "yes" to either , explain .
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25 . Effect on Population : Will the proposed action directly or in-
directly cause the relocation of a sizeable number of persons or
the division or disruption of existing community patterns pf liv-
ing? I 'yes [ xi no If "yes " explain .
26 . Schools and Parks : Will the proposed project have an effect on _
schools and parks in the area?
[_xjyes Fino If "yes " explain .
It possibly could if young children live here with their parents ,
but the effect would be minor.
27 . Transportation : Will construction of the project or use of the
completed project have a significant impact on transportation in
the area? - --.i
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Explain :
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28 . Public Use : Will the project be available for use by all sectors
oi-. the public?
-- yeS 1X no
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Explain :
It is a privately owned facility .
29 . Other Impacts : Identify any other beneficial or adverse environ-
mental impacts which may result from the construction or comple-
tion of the proposed project .
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30 . VIEWS OF LOCAL GROUPS :
Have you made your plans known to interested communitygroups
or neighbors in the vicinity of the project? rxi yes [ ]no
If "yes" what are their reactions?
If "no" do you intend to contact these people?[ l yes l jno
A favorable reaction has been given to the Owner from adjacent
property owner. Also , due to the re-zone and special permit hearings ,
all interested groups will have an opportunity to voice their opinions .
CERTIFICATION BY OWNER/REPRESENTATIVE
The Owner/Representative identified in Item No . 1 or 4 above hereby
certifies that the information furnished in this Environmental Work-
sheet is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge .
Ofi '4 / t g ate
ignature Title
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TO BE FILLED 'TN BY CITY DEPARTMENTS
REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS :
Department: z'.c/l'!. 7_.
Comments :
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REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS :
Department :
Comments :
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REVI.EW l'.1.LOTHER ciTy DEpARTMENTS :
Depdrtment :
Coments :
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Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date
REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS :
Department :
Comments :
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ACTION By RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL
A. Staff review determined that project :
Has no significant environmental impact
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ndraapplition cation
should be processed without further
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environmental effects .
May have significant environmental impact and a Complete
pri rooental furthersactiontonhould be request forpared by permit. app
lic
prior
B. Reasons for above conclusion :
Signature of Responsible Official or Authorized Representative
Date : Form: EIS-1
Planning Department
October 15 , 1973
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -
RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION
RENTON , WASHINGTON
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION AT ITS
REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS , CITY HALL , RENTON , WASHINGTON ,
ON SEPTEMBER 25 , 1974 , AT 8 : 00 P .M . TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING :
1 . REVISION OF THE CITY"S COMPREHENSIVE LAND •USE PLAN AS IT
PERTAINS TO
a . AREA IN VICINITY OF THE HOSPITAL REGION .
b . AN APPLICATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
AMENDMENT . Request of W. Stewart Pope for property
located at 3713 Talbot Road S . consisting of 8. 2
acres of land at the southwest intersection of
Talbot Road and South 37th St . to amend the Compre-
hensive Land Use Plan from single family residential
to public and quasi public use .
2 . PETITIONS AS FOLLOWS :
a . SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW FILLING AND GRADING IN G ZONE ,
file No . SP-763-74 ; property located at Black River
Junction . Legal description on file in Planning Depart-
ment office .
b. APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL IN R-2
zone , file No . PP-789-74 ; property located on
N . E . 8th ST. between Harrington and Jefferson Ave . N . E .
Legal description on file in Planning Department office .
* c . REZONE FROM G TO R-2 ; file No . R-787-74 ; property
located on Park Ave . N . between N . 30th St. and
N . 32nd St . Legal description -on file in Planning
Department office .
d . SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT 10-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING
IN G ( R-2 ) ZONE ; file No . SP-788-74 ; property located
on Park Ave. N . between N . 30th St . and N . 32nd St.
Legal description on file in Planning Department office .
e . SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW FILLING AND GRADING IN R- 1
ZONE ; file No . SP-789-74 ; property located between
S . Puget Dr. and Williams Ave . S . Legal description
on file in Planning Department office .
f. SITE APPROVAL TO ADD STORAGE CAPACITY TO EXISTING
PEAK SHAVING PLANT IN- THE FORM OF TWENTY 30 ,000 GALLON
UNDERGROUND PROPANE TANKS IN R-1 ZONE ; file No .
SA-790-74 ; property located between S . Puget Dr . and
Williams Ave . S . Legal description on file in Planning
Department office .
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED OR OBJECTING TO SAID PETITIONS ARE INVITED
TO BE PRESENT AT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 25 ,
1974 , AT 8 : 00 ' P . M . TO VOICE THEIR PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO SAME .
PUBLISHED September 15 , 1974 LARRY GIBSON , SECRETARY
RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION
CERTIFICATION .
I , , HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF THE
ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE
PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW.
ATTEST : Subscribed and sworn
to before me , a Notary Public ,
on the /� �i, day of, ,,,e,-„, � SIGNED ja .4.44.22i
197I/ .
APPLICATION : SPECIAL PERMIT /� �' 1 ,‘
APPLICANT : LOUIS B . ROWLEY
LOCATION : Located on Park Avenue North between North 30th
Street and North 32nd Street
ZONING : G
APPLICABLE
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OF THE 4-728
ZONING CODE :
REQUEST:. Applicant requests approval to construct apart-
ments in an R-2 zone provided the R-2 zoning
is granted .
COMMENTS : 1 . Under an R-2 zone the dimensions of the
property are such that it cannot be fur-
ther subdivided .
2 . If apartments were allowed on this site
the maximum allowable density would be
7 . 4 units if all 2-bedroom
9 . 8 units if all 1-bedroom
14. 7 units if all 0-bedroom
Applicant ' s present scheme would require
14 , 500 square feet of lot area . The lot
contains ± 14 , 775 square feet. However ,
all Ahe units , 2-bedroom as well as
bachelor , are indicated on the plans to
be the same size. This seems inconsistent.
3. Lot coverage allowed in- an R-2 zone = 35%
Lot coverage shown on plans = 26% '
4 . Parking required - 20 spaces
Parking provided - 20 spaces
± 7 ,500 square feet parking and circulation
or just over 50% of the total lot area .
5 . Setback as shown on plans is minimal . •
6 . Adjacent properties must be screened by
minimum five foot landscaping .
7 . Landscape plan is not adequate .
STAFF
RECOMMENDA-
TION : Recommend approval of 6 units only in order to
be more compatible with adjacent single family
uses and the general intent of the Comprehen-
sive Plan for the area . This area was in-
tended to be a low density buffer between the
small commercial area and the single family
uses surrounding it . The plan as proposed
would not fulfill this intent and would be
detrimental to adjacent properties . This
approval is subject to :
1 . Approval of rezone request .
LOUIS B . ROWLEY , SPECIAL PERMIT - Page 2 .
STAFF 2 . Staff approval of:
RECOMMENDA-
TION (CONT'D) a ) Revised parking and circulation layout .
b ) Setbacks
c ) Detailed landscape plan with the inclu-
sion of some usable open space and suf-
ficient screening from adjacent proper-
ties .
d ) The posting of a performance bond in the
amount of 150% of the estimate for in-
stallation of landscaping and a three
year maintenance period .
Renton Planning Commission •
Meeting October 23 , 1974
Page Seven
B, CITIZENS SERVICE CORPORATION , APPLICATION R-765-743
Rezone from G6000 to R-3. -
It was noted that Citizens Service Corporation has
advised that they are withdrawing their applica-
tion .
LOUIS B. ROWLEY , APPLICATIONS R-787-74 AND SP-788-74 ;
Rezone and Special Permit .
The Assistant Planning Director advised that the
Louis B. Rowley applications for rezone and special
permit with regard to property located on Park Avenue
North between North 30th Street and North 32nd Street
have been withdrawn.
D. SCARSELLA BROTHERS , APPLICATION SP-760-74 ; Special
Permit.
Assistant Planner Smith noted that Alan Austin ,
attorney for the applicant , has been recontacted
regarding availability of the environmental impact
statement , which he advised would be forthcoming
early in October. Mr. Smith referred the Commis-
sion to information received from the Soil Conser-
vation Service relative to the ponding area on the
site and noted it will be included in the review
process .
E. P .A. W. CONFERENCE , NOVEMBER 1 AND 2 - EVERETT
The Vice Chairman noted the Planning Association
of Washington fall conference to be held in Everett
on November 1 and 2 and asked who wished to attend.
Commissioners Scholes , Wik and Seymour indicated
their interest .
ACTION:
MOVED BY TEEGARDEN, SECONDED BY GIBSON, THAT COMMIS-
SIONERS SCHOLES, WIK AND SEYMOUR BE AUTHORIZED TO
ATTEND THE FALL CONFERENCE OF THE P .A .W. IN EVERETT,
NOVEMBER 1 AND 2. MOTION CARRIED.
F. OTHER
"CITIES FOR PEOPLE"
e i m, ities for People , " to be shown at the
University of Washington on October 30 , 1974 , at
8 : 00 p. m. was discussed. Representatives from the
Planning Commission and staff will be in attendance .
W. STEWART POPE - REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO COMPRE-
HENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
Commissioner Gibson gave a report concerning the
City Council public hearing regarding the W. Stew-
art Pope request.
As there was no further business before the Commission , IT
WAS MOVED BY MOLA, SECONDED BY TEEGARDEN , THAT THE MEETING
BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned
at 10 : 45 p . m.
ar y Gibson , a ret ry Norm Ross , Chairman
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October 8 , 1974
Louis B. Rowley
P. O. Box 686
Mercer Island, WA. 98040
RE: Rezone;' Special Use Permit for
Apartments in an R-2 Zone
Dear Mr. Rowley:
Pursuant to our October 4 , 1974, meeting, it is felt that
although the rezone to R-2 seems reasonable and compatible
with the Comprehensive Plan, the plans for the subject
Special Permit are inadequate as submitted.
Given the fact that the Comprehensive Plan indicates a low
density multiple (R-2) buffer or "stepping down" from the
relatively small commercial area to the single family
area, and the fact that as zoned and developed for R-2 ,
only a single duplex unit could be constructed on the
property, it is felt that a reasonable maximum number of
units would be six. However, this would depend upon the
acceptability of the specific site plan and the various
elements included such as setbacks , landscaping, screen-
ing, usable open space, parking and circulation.
This is not to say that the six unit density figure is
not flexible, if the abovementioned elements are handled
properly.
If you have any further questions, please contact this
department.
Very trul ' your ,
P
Michael L. Smith
Assistant Planner
cc: Dave Kehle
INTEROFFICE CORRESPONDENCE
Date October 1. 1974
TO: Mike Smith, Planning Department
FROM: Tom Touma, Design Engineer
SUBJECT: Louis B. Rowley - Rezone
We have checked the legal description contained within the attached
application for rezone and find it to be satisfactory, except for the
plat reference.
It should read " according to, the plat, as recorded in Vol. 11
of Plats, page 63 Records of King County, Washington."
This property lies within our sanitary sewer L.I.D. No. 286, which is
now in the design stage, construction tentatively scheduled for the
first part of 1975. Although we have had many calls on this property
due to its being up for sale, our records show:
Mr. Raymond Howie/Mutson
-Rm. 220 - Ballard Building'
2208 N.W. Market
Seattle, WA 98107
to be the last owner of record.
Tom Touma, P.E
Design Engineer
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OCT 1974
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Renton Planning Commission
Meeting September 25 , 1974
Page Nine
ACTION:
MOVED BY TEEGARDEN,, SECONDED BY HUMBLE, THAT INSTALLA-
TION OF TRACKAGE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING
AND PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL.
Following further discussion , a roll call vote on
the motion , as amended , resulted in the following :
HUMBLE - AYE
GIBSON - AYE
MOLA - AYE
SCHOLES - NO
TEEGARDEN - AYE
WIK - AYE
ROSS - AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
4 • NEW PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS :
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION
A. DICK COLOSURDO , HI-LANDS , FIRST ADDITION ; Appl .
PP-786-74 ; application for preliminary plat approval ;
property located on N . E . 8th St. between Harrington
and Jefferson Ave. N . E .
The Chairman invited a presentation from the Planning
Director. Mr. Ericksen pointed out the presently un-
developed one and a half acre site located in the
Highlands on the vicinity map and noted surrounding
uses . Proposed development in preliminary plat form
is for six lots which would each allow a duplex or
single family unit . He referred the Commission to
private restrictive covenants that run with the land
and advised that the proposed development does con-
form to said covenants . In addition , the proposed
plat is in conformance with provisions of the Subdi -
vision Ordinance , including pipe-stem lots . Lot sizes
vary from approximately 8400 square feet to 16 ,000
square feet.
The Chairman called for comment from the applicant .
Kenneth J . Oyler , engineer for the plat , stated that
their plans are as originally submitted with no changes
forthcoming .
The Chairman called for comment from the audience but
received none . Discussion was then invited from the
Commission .
Responding to Gibson , the Planning Director advised
that 5 ,000 square feet per lot is the minimum square
footage for duplexes in the Renton area . The square
footage required for duplex units was also cited .
In response to Gibson and Mola , Mr. Oyler advised
that there are no particular building plans for the
lots at this time , as they are being offered for sale
on an individual basis .
Joshua Sutton , 3009 8th St . N . E . , Renton , inquired
if the private covenants were to be enforced by the
City and was advised that the covenants were a private
matter in which the City is not involved .
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Renton Planning Commission
Meeting September 25 , 1974
Page Ten
Following discussion , IT WAS MOVED BY TEEGARDEN , SECONDED
BY GIBSON , THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED. MOTION CAR-
RIED UNANIMOUSLY .
ACTION:
MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY SCHOLES, THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE DICK COLOSURDO,
HI-LANDS FIRST ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT TO THE CITY
COUNCIL AS IT IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH CITY SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
REZONE - SPECIAL PERMIT
B. LOUIS B . ROWLEY ; Appl . R-787-74 ; rezone from G to R-2 ;
Appl . SP-788-74 ; special permit to construct 10-unit
apartment building in R-2 zone ; property located on
Park Ave . N . between N . 30th St . and N . 32nd St .
The Chairman introduced the Louis B . Rowley request for
rezone from G to •R-2 and application for special permit
to construct apartments in an R-2 zone and invited com-
ment from the staff.
The Planning Director pointed out the property on the
vicinity map and noted that it is located in lower Kenny-
dale adjacent to a small commercial area . He cited single
family residential uses in the vicinity and noted that
the requested rezone is in conformance with the Compre-
hensive Land Use Plan .
The site is approximately 15 ,000 square feet of undevel -
oped land ; the proposed structure would require 14 , 500
square feet of lot area . The proposed development plan
is for a 10-unit two-story apartment structure on the
southern property line . Under R-2 zoning , apartments
may be built with Planning Commission approval . The
Planning Director then noted staff recommendations .
Noting that action would be first taken on the rezone
request , followed by the application for special permit ,
the Chairman invited comment from the applicant .
David Kehle of Douglas Mulvanney Architects , 1000 Union
St . , Seattle , pointed out that the rezone is consistent
with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and stated that con-
struction plans are consistent with lot coverage require-
ments for an R-2 zone . He said they have requested that
adjacent to the parking area , a fence be accepted in lieu
of setback and landscaping .
Comments were invited from the audience by the Chairman .
Bill Synder , 1209 N . 31st , Renton , stating that he repre-
sented his mother ' s estate , which is adjacent to the
property on two sides , indicated that he was not against
the apartment concept but questioned the description of
: the property size . It was then noted that on the drawing
' the lot size is listed as 197 ' x 75 ' , while the legal
description indicates 147 ' x 75 ' .
Renton Planning Commission
Meeting September 25 , 1974
Page Twelve
Slides and aerial photographs of the area were shown .
The Chairman invited comment from the applicant .
Paul Hogland , Senior Vice-president for Operations , Wash-
ington Natural Gas Company , stated that he was the Chief
Engineer at the time of original development of the facil -
ity. At the time of original approval , immediate and
future development was considered . At that meeting the
Commission approved the zoning as requested subject to
the Commission ' s review of detailed plans . These plans
were approved July 22 , 1964. Mr. Hogland discussed their
provisions and indicated that it was their intention to
double the capacity of the facility in the reasonable
future at that time .
Mr. Hogland then reviewed the present proposal . Stating
that they service an area of 1 ,900 ,000 people , and
obtain gas from Northwest Pipeline Corporation , he said
that under their contractual operation with Northwest ,
they are limited in the quantity of natural gas they
may take in any given day . Noting a much higher require-
ment during extremely cold weather , Mr. Hogland stated
that propane gas is provided in such instances . Mr.
Hogland indicated that .a short supply of natural gas is
expected for the coming winter due to a limited supply
from the Canadian supplier; and , therefore , they feel
additional storage must be provided prior to peak per-
iods . He noted that the Talbot Hill site is centrally
located and the source of supply to major service areas
to the north , south and west of Renton .
Mr. Hogland then cited reasons they believe the requested
permit should be approved . The site is a greenbelt area
with limited access ; the plan has no impact in their
opinion on surrounding land uses ; the facility has made
significant contribution to the tax base of the commun-
ity; and natural gas is used extensively in the Renton
area . He noted similar storage existing at businesses
and schools in Renton and described provisions for safety.
Tony Tessatore , Engineer representing Washington Natural
Gas Co . , 815 Mercer St. , Seattle , addressed the matter
of environmental impact and discussed the safety aspects .
Mr. Tessatore stated that less than one-half an acre of
the 17 acre tract is involved in the expansion . Slides
were viewed . Plan.s for screening, fencing and replace-
ment of lost vegetation were described . No stability
or drainage, problems are expected . Mr. Tessatore stated
that the proposed installation does not increase the
hazard factor. No significant amount of pollution is
anticipated. Regarding the noise factor, there is gen-
erally less noise than in a residential area. The
normal operation is essentially a stand-by operation
with a roving patrol on a 24 hours per day schedule.
He stated that there are no alternates to this location .
Bob Tomlinson , attorney for Washington Natural Gas Com-
pany , stated that Washington Natural Gas is a public
utility company with a mandate to serve citizens of the
State of Washington with natural gas . That responsibility
requires planning so as to be able to meet high peak
loads during periods of extremely cold weather. He noted
Renton Planning Commission .
Meeting September 25 , 1974
Page Eleven
Slides and aerial photographs of the area were then viewed .
Following a brief discussion concerning the questions
i raised relative to lot size , it was
ACTION: .
MQVED BY MOLA, SECONDED BY GIBSON, THAT THE LOUIS B. ROWLEY
APPLICATIONS FOR REZONE AND SPECIAL PERMIT BE CONTINUED
UNTIL THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS CLARIFIED, AND THAT THE MATTER
THEN BE PLACED ON AN APPROPRIATE HEARING AGENDA .
Discussion followed , and it was noted that both applications
were affected by the discrepancy and to withdraw them would
involve another filing fee .
Mr. Synder then stated that he had refigured the property
and noted that the lot is 197 feet in length . by 75 feet
in width .
The Chairman pointed out that the legal description and plan
do not agree . . The Planning Director stated that the matter
would be investigated with all parties involved .
Commission Teegarden , noting that the plans submitted were
sketch plans , requested specific information as to how
many units will be provided ,. what they are going to look
like , and where they will be placed on the property . It
was agreed by the Commission that they would only act on
detailed plans .
ON THE QUESTION: MOTION CARRIED.
SITE (USE) APPROVAL - SPECIAL PERMIT
C. WASHINGTON NATURAL GAS CO . ; Ap j . No. SA-790-74 ; site
(use ) approval to allow expansion of existing gas
storage plant in R-1 zone ; Ap ' l . No . SP-789-74 ; special
permit to allow excavation and grading in R-1 zone ;
property located between S . Puget Dr. and Williams Ave . S .
The Chairman invited background information from the Plan-
ning Director. .
Mr. Ericksen pointed out the site on the vicinity map and
noted that it is the. location of the existing facility
operated by Washington Natural. Gas Company. The proposal
is for the addition of twenty 30 ,000 gallon propane tanks
to be installed underground . The site is situated in a
single family residential zone .
The Planning Director reviewed the history of the original
approval of the facility , which was granted in 1964 , when
the property was zoned R-1 utility reserve . The current
Zoning Ordinance designates an R-1 zone , which allows
quasi -public institutions upon approval by the Planning
Commission . The Planning Director then noted the• site
on the topographical map and described the elevation of
the site . He pointed out the 19 existing storage
tanks and proposed location for the new tanks .
The Planning Director then described plans for installa-,
__ tion of the new tanks on the 360 ' x 150 ' site . He noted .
proposed changes to the landscaping due to removal of
some existing vegetation . He then referred the Commission
to the staff report in which comments regarding the environ-
mental impact assessment were noted .
RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
SEPTEMBER 25, 1974
MINUTES
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Humble , Larry Gibson ,
Anthone Mola , Norman Ross , Arthur Scholes , Clark Teegarden ,
Bylund Wik.
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Bev Morrison , Patricia Seymour.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Gordon Ericksen , Planning Director ;
Michael Smith , Assistant Planner ; Willis Roberts , Recording
Secretary.
The September 1974 public hearing meeting of the Renton Plan-
ning Commission was called to order at 8: 00 p . m. by Commis-
sioner Ross , Chairman . The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Commissioner Mola .
1 • ROLL CALL was taken by Secretary Gibson . All members
responded present with the exception of Morrison ( illness ) ,
Seymour (out of town ) , and Scholes , who arrived at 8 : 04 p . m.
ACTION:
MOVED BY TEEGARDEN, SECONDED BY MOLA, THAT THE ABSENT
COMMISSIONERS BE EXCUSED. MOTION CARRIED.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Noting that the Commission had moved that approval of
the minutes of July 24 , 1974 , had been continued to
the September 25th meeting , Chairman Ross called for
additions or corrections .
Commissioner Scholes indicated that there were several
items of concern . With regard to the Shell Oil Company
Special Permit application , specifically page two , para-
graph two , "Planning Department recommendations and
Shell ' s compromise plans were also described
he asked if the Planning Department recommendations
and Shell ' s compromise plans were kept on record . The
Planning Director responded that they were a part of
the Planning Department Analysis , which is a part of
the permanent file on the subject .
With regard to page two , paragraph four, which cites
correspondence between Mobil Oil Corporation and
Councilman William Grant , Scholes requested that it
be noted in the record that the date of the Mobil Oil
Corporation letter was May 29 , 1974.
With regard to page three , paragraph three , relative
to the Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Commit-
tee recommendation for denial , the Planning Director
advised Scholes that the complete report dated July 19 ,
1974 , is a part of the permanent file on the subject .
With regard to the substitute motion listed on page
five , Scholes questioned the necessity for recording
a substitute motion that had not received a second .
Chairman Ross and Commissioner Humble stated that it
was their opinion that the motion was a part of the
business and including it made the record absolutely
clear.
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ACTION:
MOVED BY SCHOLES, SECONDED BY HUMBLE, THAT THE MINUTES OF
JULY 24, 1974, BE APPROVED AS AMENDED AND CORRECTED AT
THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11 , 1974, AND INCLUDING ADDITIONAL
CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS OF THIS DATE. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Ross called for additions or corrections to the
minutes of September 11 , 1974.
Commissioner Scholes requested that all questions and
requests raised by the Commissioners be included in the
minutes . He asked that the following items be noted :
. With regard to the Dick Colosurdo Preliminary Plat
Application , Scholes had requested that the staff
offer an opinion regarding the acceptability of
pipe-stem lots versus public rights-of-way.
4( With regard to the Louis B . Rowley rezone and special
permit requests , Scholes asked that it be noted that
he had requested a staff review of the Commission ' s
powers regarding density and landscaping changes and
revising setbacks .
With regard to the Washington Natural Gas Company
Site (Use) Approval and Special Permit Application ,
Scholes asked inclusion of his request for a legal
opinion as to the implied or inherent rights of expan-
sion of projects similar to this ; request for an environ-
mental assessment ; request for a letter of acceptability
of the project by King County ; Commissioner Gibson ' s
request for a report from the Fire Department on how
they would handle the total proposed facility ; and
Commissioner Seymour' s request that adjacent property
owners be advised by mail of the public hearing .
ACTION:
MOVED BY SCHOLES, SECONDED BY TEEGARDEN, THAT THE MINUTES
OF SEPTEMBER 11 , 1974, BE APPROVED AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE
THE ABOVE COMMENTS. MOTION CARRIED.
At the request of the Chairman , Commission Secretary Gibson
counted the number of people in attendance and reported that
there were 38 people in the audience. The Chairman then intro-
duced staff members attending and Eric Pryne of the "Record-
Chronicle. " Ross then introduced the continued public hearing
items .
3. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS :
REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
A. REVIEW OF THE CITY ' S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN IN
THAT AREA LOCATED GENERALLY IN THE VICINITY OF THE
VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL .
Bo W. STEWART POPE ; APPLICATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE LAND
USE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
TO PUBLIC AND QUASI PUBLIC USE ; property located at
3713 Talbot Road S .
At the request of the Chairman , the Planning Director
pointed out the location of the areas being reviewed and
noted significant development in the vicinity.
Renton Planning Commission
Meeting September 11 , 1974
Page Four
The Chairman called for comment from the Commission .
It was requested by Scholes and Humble that a map citing
the zones and topography of adjacent County areas be pro-
vided . for Commission review. Seymour requested specific
information with regard to the revised application , 'in
particular an indication of intended use of the filled
property . Scholes asked that the matter of environmental
assessment be re-evaluated in view of the amended applica-
tion .
SITE (USE) APPROVAL - SPECIAL PERMIT
D. WASHINGTON NATURAL GAS CO . ; Appl . No . SA-790-74; site ( use)
approval to allow expansion of existing gas storage plant
in R-1 zone ; Appl . No . SP-789-74 ; special permit to allow
excavation and grading in . R-1 zone ; property located be-
tween S . Puget Dr. and Williams Ave . S .
The Chairman introduced the applications for special permit
and, site (use ) approval and requested background information
from the Planning Director.
Mr. Ericksen pointed out the location of the seventeen acre
site on the vicinity map . He noted the applicant proposes
to install an additional twenty 30 ,000 gallon gas storage
tanks on the present site , said tanks to be placed under-
ground and to involve grading, of approximately 4 ,000 cubic
yards of native material and filling of approximately 6 ,000
cubic yards . Mr. Ericksen stated that Washington Natural
Gas Company is considered as , a utility and public quasi
institution . He noted original approval of the peak shaving ,
plant in 1964. Nineteen larger tanks are presently in exist-
ence . He then noted the locationof the proposed tanks and
planned excavation and- grading .
The Chairman invited comment from the Commission . Wik and
Mola requested information regarding the conditions of
approval of the existing facility . Scholes suggested that an
investigation be made into the history of complaints that may
have been registered regarding odors from the plant . Ques-
tions were raised concerning the applicant ' s legal status as
a quasi public agency , technical differences between the
storage of natural gas and the type proposed , the matter of
public safety , and environmental impact.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE':
A. FIELD TRIP
Following discussion ,, it was MOVED BY SEYMOUR, SECONDED
BY MOLA, THAT A FIELD TRIP BE HELD MONDAY , SEPTEMBER 16 ,
1974, AT 7: 00 P. M. , PARTICIPANTS TO MEET IN FRONT OF
CITY HALL . MOTION CARRIED.
B. COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Chairman called for committee reports relative to
items to be considered in September.
1 . COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE
Humble, Chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Committee,
announced plans for the Committee to meet on Septem-
ber 18, 1974, with regard to the Comprehensive Land
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The Chairman then invited comments from the Commission ,
'stating that he would solicit input and - questions from
each Commissioner. Requests were to be directed to the :
staff or appropriate. sour.ce. for response prior to or
•
at the public hearing . The poll resulted in the follow-
ing requests : a review of the Restrictive Covenants
for Fairview. Terrace to determine applicability to.
this application and an .evaluation of the planned pipe-
stem lots versus a public right-of-way. Discussion •
followed relative to the designation of the lots as ..-
• interior and lot • coverage. as it applies to the R-2
zone .
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REZONE - SPECIAL PERMIT:
B. LOUIS B. ROWLEY ; Apppl . R-787-74 ; rezone from G to
R-2 ; App . SP-788-74 ; . special permit to construct
10-unit apartment building in R-2 zone ; property
located on Park Ave . N . between N . 30th St . and
N . 32nd St .
The Chairman introduced the 'proposed rezone and special
permit requests and invited review from the Planning
Director .
Mr. Ericksen pointed out the location of the 14 , 775±
square foot site on the vicinity map . The .reaueste;d. rezone
is in •agreement with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan .
• which designates the 'area as low density multi -family .
A request for 'special permit to construct a 10-unit apart- '
merit complex is proposed .
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Response from . the Commission was invited by Chairman
Ross . Seymour asked for staff review as to normal land
coverage in an R-2 zone as opposed to the coverage pro-
posed by the special permit. application . Staff. •comment
and recommendation in regard to the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan and zoning in the Kennydale area mas requested
by Gibson and Wik . The Chairman' suggested a map of the
area showing the Comprehensive Land Use Plan designa-
tions in more detail . Humble , Chairman of the Compre-
• ' hensive Plan Committee , advised that the study of , the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan in the Kennydale area is .
expected to proceed shortly .
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Discussion followed regarding the approach to follow
in evaluating the applications .
SPECIAL PERMIT:
C. CHICAGO ,. MILWAUKEE , 'ST . PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD
CO . ; Appl•. SP-763-74 ; special permit to allow filling
and 'grading in G zone ; property located at .Black River .
Junction .
Noting that no action •was planned for that evening , the
Chairman requested staff review from Mr . Ericksen .
The Planning Director advised that 'a letter ' had been
received from the applicant amending their previous •
application ' for a special permit for grading and fill - -
ing . He noted the • revised area on the cross-section
map of the property . • There is no proposal for develop-
ment at the present time .
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G� AVERY GARRETT, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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MEMORANDUM
September 6 , 1974
TO : Files
FROM: Michael Smith
SUBJECT: LOU ROWLEY REZONE AND SPECIAL PERMIT
I talked with David Kehle of Douglas Mulvanny
architects . He said that he called for the
applicant to inform me that they were `not going
to amend their plans prior to Commission review
as previously planned . There were some addi -
tions in the form of landscaping and fencing
that were felt to be necessary. I informed him
that this was his prerogative , but we usually
liked to work out such problems before the
public hearing so as to minimize any delays in
decisions on such applications .
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