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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL ?
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Subject/Title: Meeting:
Reappointment to Planning Commission Regular Council - 24 Jan 2011
Exhibits: Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
None Executive
Staff Contact:
Denis Law, Mayor
Recommended Action:
, Council concur
Fiscal Impact:
' Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $ N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $ N/A
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Mayor Law reappoints the following to the Planning Commission:
Mr. Martin Regge, 10319 SE 185th Place, Renton, WA 98055, for a term that expires on 1/31/14.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: �
Concur in Mayor Law's reappointment of Martin Regge to the Planning Commission.
1�nuary 24, 2QI1 � Renton City Council Minutes • Rage 20
Citizen Comment: Pipkin- Gary Pipkin (Renton) stated that 15 years ago developers had planned to build
Quendall Terminals two condominiums and a large hotel on the same piece of property as the
Redevelopment Quendall Terminals project. He remarked that at that time Council was
informed that any building over four stories would significantly impede the
views for residents of Mercer Island, Newcastle, and upper and lower
Kennydale. Mr. Pipkin also noted that at that time it was determined that no
left turn lanes would be added to Lake Washington Blvd. N. because the road
would lose its designation as a scenic drive, and that any increase in vehicle
speeds would cause safety hazards to bicyclists and pedestrians.
Continuing, Mr. Pipkin stated that large trucks are not allowed to utilize Lake
Washington Blvd. N. and would have to use Park Ave. N. as an alternative
during the projecYs construction,which will greatly affect the safety of school
children in the area. He also stated that access to Lake Washington should be
provided to all citizens and not just the residents of the proposed development.
Responding to Councilmember Parker's inquiry, Mr. Pipkin stated that he only
recently learned of the proposal but did attended the public hearing and signed
up to receive future notices about the project. Mayor Law remarked that the
comment period for the project was extended by 15 days.
Citizen Comment: Dawson- James Dawson (King County) submitted a letter regarding the Washington State
Port of Seattle Taxation Department of Transportation's deep-bore tunnel project. He remarked that
, he owns a business in Renton and questioned what his tax obligations will be in
regards to the Port of Seattle's proposed $300 million contribution towards the
project. Mr. Dawson stated that he is concerned about how much and for how
long he will be taxed.
Citizen Comment: Brown- Christopher Brown (Seattle)stated that the Washington State Department of
Port of Seattle Taxation Transportation signed a $1.2 billion contract to complete the deep-bore tunnel
project. He questioned why the Port of Seattle should contribute$300 million
to the project when they will receive no benefits from it, noting that explosive
freight is prohibited from using a tunnel. He also questioned how the$300
million will be used. Mr. Brown requested that the City, as a member of the
Association of Suburban Cities, head-off what he believes is a major tax looming
for area residents. Mayor Law indicated that he will forward Mr. Dawson's
letter to the Association of Suburban Cities.
CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows
the listing. At the request of Councilmember Persson, Item 7.d. was removed
for separate consideration.
Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 1/10/2011. Council concur.
1/10/2011
Appointment: Planning Mayor Law reappointed Martin Regge to the Planning Commission for a three-
Commission year term expiring 1/31/2014. Council concur. �
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Annexation:Tess,SE 132nd St Community and Economic Development Department submitted 10% Notice of
& 164th Ave SE Intent to annex petition for the proposed Tess Annexation and recommended a
public hearing be set on 2/7/2011 to consider the petition; 16.3 acres bordered
to the north by SE 132nd St.,to the east by 164th Ave.SE,to the south by SE
134th St.,and to the west by 160th Ave. SE. Council concur.