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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
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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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CITY OF RENTON
REC17Vtb
REZONE APPLICATION -c. SFP 3 1974
For Office Use Only : L''N cw�v
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APPL. NO. e- 7(17-7*/- PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIO --
$50 FEE; RECEIPT NO. APPEAL FILED
• FILING DATE , CITY COUNCIL ACTION
HEARING DATE ORDINANCE NO . & DATE
APPLICANT TO COMPLETE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 10 :
1. Name Lou Rowley phone 232-7500
2. Address P . O . Box 686 Mercer Island , WA 98040
3. Property petitioned for rezoning is located on Park Avenue North
between North 30th Street and North 32nd Street
4 . Square footage or acreage of property 14 . 775 square feet •
5. Legal description of property (if more space is required, attach
separate sheet)
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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 to Seattle No . 1 , according to the Plat , page 63
in King County , Washington .
6 . Existing zoning G Zoning Requested R-2
NOTE TO APPLICANT: The following factors are considered in reclass-
ifying property. Evidence or additional information' to substantiate
your request may be attached to this sheet. (See Application Procedure
• sheet for specific requirements) . Submit this form in duplicate.
7 . Proposed use of site. To build 1 building containing 10 apartment
units .
. 8 . List the' measures to be taken to reduce impact on the surrounding
area. -
The surrounding area is being zoned the same R-2 and with apartments
being built . The project is small enough in scale to not have a
great impact .
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9 . How soon after the rezone is granted do you intend to develop the
site?
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the project will be completed within one (1) year .
10 . Two copies. of plot plan and affidavit of ownership are required.
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Planning Dept.
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AFFIDAVIT
I� Louis 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 A„g"qt , 19 7,1 ,
Notary Public in and for the State of
Washington, residing at Kirkland •
2144"-- e
(Name of Notar ublic) (Signature of-Owner)
4305 Lake Wash. Blvd. N. E.
(Address) & .Ma. N. E.
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Redrondy Wntth$n •COY'
(City) (State)
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(Telephone)
(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the foregoing application has been inspected by me
and has been found trough and complete in every particular and to
conform to the r e0Fandike u�lations of the Renton Planning Department
governing the ng(r t' s d ® pplication .
Date Received h'' 9 71074. , 19 By:
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Renton Planning Dept.
• Revised May 1970
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WORKSHEET !�
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FOR OFFICE USE - •, beres.
Application No . ,ei#1-w/- 7./ Negative Dec . '
Date Received 9- 9- 7 7 EIS
INSTRUCTIONS : The, purpose of. this information .is ,to assi,s,t 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; from this rreqwi re.me;n•t ,'a,s ' establ;irshe`c by .
Washington Administrative Code. 173.-344.t
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 PROVID'E 'INFORMATIONi 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.:
x3 Owner
=Lessee .
71Contract purchaser
[=Other (specify)
4. Name and address of owner , if other than applicant :
same
Telephone
5 . General location of proposed project (give st.ree.t., 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 .
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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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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?
L]yes r—1 no 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?
[I]yes I x Jno 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?
Eyes Lino Explain :
The project will be low in scale , with landscaping on the frontage
side of the site . A screen fence and landscaping will he 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?
Ixlyes Fino . Is the project likely to cause erosion
or sedimentation? fl1 yes 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 ) ?
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( (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 likely endpoint of any liquids draining from
the project. ) ( ayes (Tc-Ino . Is there a good possibility
that this project will requir _an expansion of local water and/or
sewer facilities? I_]yes [x 'no
If "yes " to either , explain .
All facilities appear to he 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? e yes fl no . Will the project be affected by airports ,
freeways , railroads or other sources of noise?
( _ ( yes IrIno 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 T]no . Will the pro-
ject cause periodic or temporary fluctuations in population due
to tourism , employment , shopping , schools , etc . i,_jyes T Iiino .
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 of liv-
ing? I lyes Li 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? , --,
j yes Lx] no
Explain :
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28 . Public Use : Will the project be available for use by all sectors
of the public?
_ yes l no
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 community groups
or neighbors in the vicinity of the project? [j yes Jno
If "yes" what are their reactions?
If "no" do you intend to cF:ntact these people?{ yes I 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 .
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TO BE FILLED 'xN 'BY CITY_ D'EPARTMEN TS
REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS :
Department :
Comments :
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Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date
REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS :
Department :
Co;wents :
Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date
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REVIEW B'r OTHER oErARTMENTS :
Departp,ent ----
Cou rents :
Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date
REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS :
Department :
Comments :
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Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date
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ACTION BY RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL
A. Staff review determined that project:
Has no significant environmental impact and application
should be processed without further consideration of
environmental effects .
May have significant environmental impact and a complete
environmental . assessment should be prepared by app
t
prior to further action on request for permit.
B. Reasons for above conclusion :
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Signature of Responsible Official or Authorized Representative
Date : Form: EIS-1
Planning Department
October 15 , 1973
ROUTE SCHEDULE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE ROUTED
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PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR;
REZONE 600 IL016,wcy MAJOR PLAT
SITE APPROVAL SHORT PLAT
SPECIAL PERMIT WAIVER
SHORELINE' MANAGEMENT
PERMIT OR EXEMPT ION
AND RETURN TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE, BEFORE_• 41r
SIGNATURE
OR
INITIAL DEPARTMENT APPROVAL DENIAL DATE
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mAII TRAP IC ENG. q-74
!�s? ENGINEERING
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REVIEWER'S COMMENTS OR APPROVAL CONDITIONS :
NOTICE OF PUBLIC h EARING
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 .
x 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 ,Plar.ning 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 Notar , Public ,
on the /a (2, day of % „E' 2.4., SIGNED i .A.4.4•47/
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APPLICATION : REZONE - G TO R-2
APPLICANT: LOUIS B . ROWLEY
LOCATION : Located on Park Avenue North between
North 30th Street and North 32nd Street
ZONING : G
APPLICABLE
SECTIONS 4-725 ; 4-708
OF THE
ZONING CODE :
REQUEST: Applicant requests rezone from G to R-2 .
COMMENTS : 1 . The Comprehensive Plan indicates low
density multiple family uses in this
area .
2 . Low density multiple uses would provide
a buffer between the commercial and single
family uses in the area .
3. Access to the site is good and higher
density would not create any traffic
problems to the surrounding area .
4. Impact on the single family area can be
controlled at the time of site plan
review.
STAFF
RECOMMENDA— Recommend approval of rezone .
TION :
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Renton Planning Commission
Meeting October 23 , 1974
Page Seven
B. CITIZENS SERVICE CORPORATION , APPLICATION R-765-74 ;
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 po'nding 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"
The film, "Cities 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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Mr. Michael L. Smith - i ,, _ ' _ , •pagl:::_
Planning Department
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Renton, Washington 98055 .
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Re : Rezone - Special Use Permit for Apartments • !,
in an R-2 Zone.
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Dear Mr. Smith:
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This letter is written in regard to your letter dated d
October 8, 1974 , addressed to Mr, Lou Rowley. 2 (42
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October 8 , 1974
Louis B. Rowley
P. 0. Box 686
Mercer Island, , PIA. 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.
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If you have any further questions', please contact this
department.
Very trul ' your ,
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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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DEPART
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 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 Eleven
Slides and aerial photographs of the area were then viewed .
Following a brief discussion concerning the questions
raised relative to lot size , it was
ACTION:
MOVED 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 . ; 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 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 .
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Meeting September 25 , 1974
Page Twelve
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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. Plans 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 Two
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.
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.
B. 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
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-
ping 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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Meeting September 11 , 1974
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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 source 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 .
REZONE — SPECIAL PERMIT:
R; LOUIS B. ROWLEY ; Appl . 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 rea.uested, 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-
ment complex is proposed .
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 was 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 .
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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Meeting September 11 , 1974
Page Four
The Chairman called for comment from the Commission.
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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 a.nd 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 . H.e then noted the location of 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 .
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5- ADMINISTRATIVE :
A. FIELD TRIP
Following discussion , it was. MOVED BY SEYMOUR, SECONDED
BY MOLA , THAT A FIELD TRIP BE 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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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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