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Home My WebLink About02/27/2017 - Agenda Bill � `"� A GENDA I TEM #7. g) AB- 1860 CITY OF s ----- ent�n � . �- • -. � SUBJECT/TITLE: Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Board Recommended Priorities RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Planning& Development Committee DEPARTMENT: Community& Economic Development STAFF CONTACT: Paul Hintz, Senior Planner EXT.: 7436 . • . . • N/A � • • � • In order to ensure the Benson Hill Community Plan is implemented and successful, the City created the Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Board.The Board is tasked with making recommendations regarding which strategies of the Plan should be prioritized for inclusion in departmental work programs.The Planning and Development Committee has reviewed the recommendations of the Board and directs staff to initiate work for the following strategies: • Improve 116th Avenue SE to provide a walkable, bikable, and environmentally-friendly way to connect to destinations. • Provide skills training and support for immigrants at schools or a community center to welcome new residents and foster a sense of community across diverse neighbors. • Complete missing links in sidewalks and add pedestrian-scaled street lighting and calm traffic on routes to schools, parks, and commercial areas. • Continue improving the pedestrian environment around the Benson Shopping Center. : A. Advisory Board Prioritized Strategies � • � � • Approve the recommended priorities for the Benson Hill Community Plan. � The B�n Hill Community Plan Advisory Board's�itize�s��A ITEM #7. g� 2.1.1. Improve 116th Avenue SE to provide a walkable,bikable,and environmentally-friendly way to connect to destinations. Details: • Within existing right-of-way, explore the feasibility of establishing bike lanes and sidewalks to support walking and biking on this central spine.A central median may be used as a pedestrian refuge where a turn lane is not needed.Work with Council Transportation Committee to prioritize any proposed street improvements with other projects throughout the city.(Project is already in the adopted 6 year TIP). • Include ample space and amenities(e.g., seating, bike racks,and public art)for pedestrians and cyclists so that 116th becomes appropriate and comfortable for all users. • Install pedestrian-scaled street lighting to create a safe and welcoming environment. • Incorporate natural drainage where possible to treat rainwater in an ecologically sound way. • Choose appropriate native species to reduce the maintenance burden, reinforce local ecology, and encourage healthy plant establishment. • Continue seeking Complete Streets,Safe Routes to School, and other grants that may become available (CPPW, Livable Communities, Healthy/Active Living,Transportation Alternatives,etc). Departments Involved:Transportation Systems, Utility Systems, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Public Involvement: Land owners along 116th Avenue SE, (possible LID funded) Estimated Cost:$80,000+ Timeframe: Mid-term to Long—term dependent on grant funding or LID funding 5.2.1. Provide skills training and support for immigrants at schools or a community center to welcome new residents and foster a sense of community across diverse neighbors. Details: • If Cascade Village redevelops with a community center(Strategy 1.1.3), ensure that the community center is designed to support skills training. Departments Involved: Human Services, Renton Schools, Economic Development, Planning, Renton Technical College Public Involvement: Local immigrant services organizations(e.g.,Somali Youth and Family Club) Timeframe:Ongoing Estimated Cost:$20,000-$80,000 2.3.1. Complete missing links in sidewalks and add pedestrian-scaled street lighting and calm traffic on routes to schools,parks,and commercial areas. Details: • See Walking and Bicycling Improvements map(Figure 4-15)for location-specific improvements requested by community members. Incorporate and prioritize any proposed projects in the next update of the Trails and Bicycle Master Plan. Public Involvement:Affected property owners, bicycle groups(e.g., Cascade Bicycle Alliance) Departments Involved:Transportation Systems Timeframe: Mid-term Estimated Cost: $20,000-$80,000 2.3.3. Continue improving the pedestrian environment around the Benson Shopping Center. Details: • Work with property owners to provide or improve walkways through parking areas and ensure pedestrian connections between lots. For example, providing walking paths in strategic locations(e.g.,along 109th Ave SE near the Jiffy Lube and at SE 179th Place near Arby's)would increase pedestrian access to commercial areas. When possible, buffer the sidewalks on 108th Avenue SE and SE Carr Road/SE 176th Street from traffic with street trees and landscaping. • Require buffered sidewalks with redevelopment. (Also see Strategies 5.3.1 and 1.2.4 regarding design guidelines to accomplish an urban form more conducive to walking.) Departments Involved: Planning Public Involvement: Property and business owners Timeframe:Ongoing-terms Estimated Cost: $80,000+ �' v�r � fj Planning&Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report explaining that the City Center Community Plan contains goals and strategies to accomplish those goals over a twenty year horizon. The City Center Community Plan Advisory Board was tasked with making recommendations to the Council regarding which strategies should be prioritized and implemented through departmental work programs.The City Center Community Plan Advisory Board has made recommendations in 2013 and 2016. One of the implementation strategies in the plan was to"Create a greenway/promenade between the Cedar River and N 1st Street"(Goal 8.3). Residents of that area have expressed concerns about how this strategy might be implemented. In response to this concern,the Board has made two recommendations regarding this goal/priority.The Planning and Development Committee has reviewed the recommendations and directs staff--beginning in 2017--to develop a work program that engages the public so the community can participate in an actionable plan for this policy.The work plan will take into account the likely redevelopment of 200 Mill and the potentially significant changes within the Civic Node, and its potentiaf impact on the surrounding neighborhood.The Committee further d'+rects staff to hold a public hearing to consider adoption of a revision to the strategy 8.3.1: "Complete a detailed implementation strategy for the greenway/promenade based on the conceptual design"to add the statement: "The City shall not utilize Eminent Domain in furtherance of this strategy'. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMI7TEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. g) Planning and Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report explaining that in order to ensure the Benson Hill Community Plan is implemented and successful,the City created the Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Board.The Board was tasked with making recommendations regarding which strategies of the Plan shou�d be prioritized for inclusion in departmental work programs.The Planning and Development Committee has reviewed the recommendations of the Board and directs staff to initiate work for the following strategies: • Improve 116th Ave SE to provide a walkable, bikable, and environmentally-friendly way to connect to destinations. • Provide skills training and support for immigrants at schools or a community center to welcome new residents and foster a sense of community across diverse neighbors. • Complete missing links in sidewalks and add pedestrian-scaled street lighting and calm traffic on routes to schools, parks,and commercial areas. • Continue improving the pedestrian environment around the Benson Shopping Center. MOVED BY PRINCE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION.CARRIED. h) Committee of the Whole: Mayor Pro-Tem Pavone presented a report recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to direct the Administration to prepare a resolution authorizing the closure of all but one westbound traffic lane of the intersection of Main Ave S. and S. 2nd St.for the duration of 37 working days, plus any unworkable days not to exceed two months. Discussion ensued regarding the potential impacts to local businesses,the impacts of a near full closure for 37 days versus ctosing portions of the road over a longer period of time,whether businesses and the Renton Regional Fire Authority were notified in a timely manner,and the need for creative ways to mitigate the impact to local businesses. March 13, 2017 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES �'� �wr+" #';i"'�'S_.S,L�-"..f<:_.'..� x�'°j PLANNINGANDDEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE ,�, � �° ;�.�,!��3;1� y;-�' � '� COMMITTEE REPORT - _ 3 i3��_-. March 13, 2017 Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Board Recommendations Referred on February 27, 2017 In order to ensure the Benson Hill Community Plan is implemented and successful, the City created the Benson Hill Community Plan Advisory Board. The Board is tasked with making recommendations regarding which strategies of the Plan should be prioritized for inclusion in departmental work programs. The Planning and Development Committee has reviewed the recommendations of the Board and directs staff to initiate work for the following strategies: • Improve 116th Avenue SE to provide a walkable, bikable, and environmentally-friendly way to connect to destinations. • Provide skills training and support for immigrants at schools or a community center to welcome new residents and foster a sense of community across diverse neighbors. • Complete missing links in sidewalks and add pedestrian-scaled street lighting and calm traffic on routes to schools, parks, and commercial areas. • Continue improving the pedestrian environment around the Benson Shopping Center. E rince, Chair � l , r � N `�� Randy Corman, Vice Chair � �5-- n Mclrvin, Member ✓ cc:Chip Vincent,CED Administrator �� 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov �