HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-02RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2002 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS
TONI NELSON, Council President; RANDY CORMAN; DON PERSSON; TERRI BRIERE; KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS DAN
CLAWSON AND KING PARKER. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator;
REBECCA LIND, Planner Manager; GARY DEL ROSARIO, Planning Technician; NEIL WATTS, Development Services Director; LESLEY NISHIHIRA, Senior Planner; DEREK TODD, Assistant to the CAO;
COMMANDER CURTIS SMALLING, Police Department.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
King County: 2002 Budget
Metropolitan King County Councilman Dwight Pelz briefed the Council on the 2002 King County Budget. He stated that of the total budget amount of $2.93 billion, $497 million is spent
on current expense "CX General Fund" services which makes up 17% of the total budget. Detailing the current expense expenditures, Mr. Pelz pointed out that law, safety and justice
expenses make up 68% of that total. Referring to a chart of the current expense expenditures for 2001 and 2002, he described the reductions to the status quo services levels in 2002.
Continuing, Mr. Pelz reported that the current expense revenues, which total $491 million, come from: charges for services (31%), Federal, State and local grants (2%), licenses and
permits (1%), miscellaneous revenue and interest (4%) and taxes (62%). Describing the current expense shortfall projections though 2004 and the expenditure level needed for status
quo services, he stated that the cumulative three-year (2002-2004) shortfall is estimated at $114 million, and the upcoming two-year (2003-2004) shortfall is estimated at $73 million.
Mr. Pelz discussed the difficulty with finding a way to make-up for the $73 million shortfall and reviewed the current expense balancing options which may affect the human services,
parks, arts and housing budgets as well as the law, safety and justice budget.
Mr. Pelz explained that because of the funding shortfalls, King County is asking the Legislature to allow it to implement a countywide utility tax. Currently, State law allows cities
to levy a utility tax, but not counties. In conclusion, he stated that King County is facing some serious financial issues within the next couple of years.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler expressed concern about the potential implementation of a countywide utility tax, noting that the City already imposes a 6% utility tax. Councilman Persson
stressed the importance of increasing funding for transportation, and asked for Mr. Pelz's support in that pursuit. Mr. Pelz stated that he is working hard to get the Legislature to
adopt a regional transportation bill and wants a significant portion of the funding, if the bill is adopted, to go towards I-405 and SR-167 improvements.
Human Services: Business Committed to Kids Award (Communities in Schools of Renton)
Jay Leviton, Director of the Renton School District's Career & Life Skills Education program, announced that Wizards of the Coast was chosen as the latest recipient of the "Business
Committed to Kids" award. Mr. Leviton described the many contributions Wizards of the Coast makes within the Renton community, saying that they have a history of supporting disadvantaged
students in a variety of ways.
Human Services: Business Committed to Kids Award (Communities in Schools of Renton)
Jay Leviton, Director of the Renton School District's Career & Life Skills Education program, announced that Wizards of the Coast was chosen as the latest recipient of the "Business
Committed to Kids" award. Mr. Leviton described the many contributions Wizards of the Coast makes within the Renton community, saying that they have a history of supporting disadvantaged
students in a variety of ways.
PUBLIC HEARING
Annexation: Maplewood Heights Elementary, Jericho Ave NE & SE 136th St
This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing to consider the 60% Annexation
Petition for the Maplewood Heights Elementary Annexation; approximately 9.5 acres located at the NE corner of SE 136th St. and 144th Ave. SE (Jericho Ave. NE).
Gary Del Rosario, Planning Technician, stated that the 10% Notice of Intent Petition was accepted on November 19, 2001, and now the 60% Petition has been submitted. Describing the
annexation area, Mr. Del Rosario explained that the site includes the Maplewood Heights Elementary School and associated buildings. Existing King County zoning is R-4 (allows up to
a base density of four units per gross acre, and up to six units per acre with incentives and transfer of density credits) and the area is designated RR (Residential Rural) in Renton's
Comprehensive Plan. He explained that the potential zoning for a public use in the RR designation is R-5(P) (maximum density of five units per acre) and R-1(P) (maximum density of
one unit per acre). R-5(P) zoning is proposed for this area because it is consistent with the adjacent zoning.
Continuing, Mr. Del Rosario noted that the subject area is within the water service area of Water District 90; Renton currently provides sewer service; and fire protection is provided
through a contract with Fire District #25. Explaining that the additional costs to the City are minimal if the site is annexed, he pointed out that the annexation would bring $5,146,600
of assessed value to the City. In conclusion, Mr. Del Rosario stated that the proposal is generally consistent with City policies for annexation, and recommended acceptance of the
60% Petition to Annex.
Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL ACCEPT THE 60% PETITION TO ANNEX FOR THE MAPLEWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY ANNEXATION AND AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A NOTICE OF
INTENTION PACKAGE FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE KING COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. CARRIED.
APPEAL
Planning & Development Committee
Appeal: DeBar Preliminary Plat, Brad Nicholson (PP-01-058)
Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the DeBar Preliminary Plat appeal (PP-01-058). The Committee convened to consider the appeal of
the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner dated August 20, 2001. The subject property is located at 2132, 2200, 2216 and 2224 NE 28th St. in Northeast Renton. The applicant seeks
to subdivide 2.69 acres into 14 lots suitable for single-family residential development.
Brad Nicholson appealed the Hearing Examiner's recommendation of plat approval. The Hearing Examiner did not require installation of curb, gutter and sidewalks (frontage improvements)
along a portion of NE 28th St. as a condition of approval. The appellant felt they should be required.
APPEAL
Planning & Development Committee
Appeal: DeBar Preliminary Plat, Brad Nicholson (PP-01-058)
Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the DeBar Preliminary Plat appeal (PP-01-058). The Committee convened to consider the appeal of
the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner dated August 20, 2001. The subject property is located at 2132, 2200, 2216 and 2224 NE 28th St. in Northeast Renton. The applicant seeks
to subdivide 2.69 acres into 14 lots suitable for single-family residential development.
Brad Nicholson appealed the Hearing Examiner's recommendation of plat approval. The Hearing Examiner did not require installation of curb, gutter and sidewalks (frontage improvements)
along a portion of NE 28th St. as a condition of approval. The appellant felt they should be required.
FINDINGS OF FACT
The Committee adopted the findings of facts as stated by the Hearing Examiner in the decision dated August 20, 2001.
The Committee found that the developer had agreed to install the requested frontage improvements on NE 28th St. in exchange for a corresponding offset from the required traffic mitigation
fees and sidewalk improvement funds.
The agreed upon improvements will include the installation of curbs, gutter and sidewalks beginning at the intersection of the proposed plat's south-southeast corner and NE 28th St.
and continuing east to the southeast corner of the second frontage lot east of the applicant's, in short, NE 28th St. to the southwest corner of the Nicholson property.
For the purpose of clarifying the record, the Committee found it necessary to state that the City requires sewers to be extended to the farthest edge of a plat as a condition of final
plat approval. In this case, the applicant will provide sewer improvements along NE 28th St. to the far easterly boundary of the proposed plat (the southwest corner of the Nicholson
property).
For the purpose of clarifying the record, the Committee found it necessary to state that the City requires streets to be repaired and restored to City Code compliant conditions before
the final plat is approved. In this case, that means the applicant will repair and restore NE 28th St. to the far easterly boundary of the proposed plat at the southwest corner of
the Nicholson property.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Committee found no errors of fact or law in the Hearing Examiner's findings or conclusions.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Committee recommended that the City Council adopt the Hearing Examiner's recommendation and approve the final plat with the added agreed condition that the developer will add the
requested frontage improvements along NE 28th St. as outlined in the above findings of fact. The Committee further recommended that the requested improvements provided by the applicant
be paid for by the traffic mitigation fees required for the project and, if necessary, the sidewalk improvement fund.
The estimated costs of the improvements, per the applicant, are $10,000.
The traffic mitigation fees for the project are approximately $8,600.
The sidewalk improvement fund would pay approximately $1,400.
The Committee further recommended that City staff work closely with the applicant to ensure the actual costs track closely with the estimated costs.*
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler noted that both the developer and the appellant agreed to the conditions as stated on the committee report.
*MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business
plan for 2002 and beyond. Items noted included:
Applications for the first round of the 2002 Neighborhood Grants are being accepted until Friday, March 15th.
The City of Renton is seeking public input on its Draft South Renton Neighborhood Plan and a public open house will be held on Wednesday, February 20th, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Renton
City Council Chambers.
The City of Renton is part of two watershed groups working to resolve issues related to the preservation of fish habitat resulting in the Draft Near-Term Action Agenda which is available
for public review and comment, with the comment period for the Green/Duwamish River Agenda ending February 21st. An open house to review this information is scheduled for February
21st at 5:00 p.m. in the Renton City Council Chambers.
Beginning on February 12th, and lasting for approximately 12 months, there will be several street closures due to the King County/Metro Eastside Sewer Interceptor project in South Renton.
Discontinuous temporary closures will occur at intersections and roadways along Morris Ave. S. (between Houser Way S. and SW 7th St.) and along Houser Way S. (between Burnett Ave.
S. and Morris Ave. S.) for the installation of a new 72" sewer.
EDNSP: South Renton Neighborhood Plan
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler inquired as to what advertising methods were being used to notify residents about the open house for the Draft South Renton Neighborhood Plan. Mayor Tanner
assured Ms. Keolker-Wheeler that residents would be properly notified of the open house.
ESA: Draft Near-Term Action Agenda (re Fish Habitat)
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler expressed concern that the date of the open house (February 21st) to review the Draft Near-Term Action Agenda is the same day that the comment period ends
for the Green/Duwamish River Agenda. Mr. Covington said that he would investigate the matter.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Dobson – St. Claire Appeal Notification Process
Karen Dobson, 3447 Lincoln. Dr. NE, Renton, 98056, stated that she appealed the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding the St. Claire preliminary plat and rezone application.
She expressed her confusion regarding the City's notification process regarding the matter, and asked the following questions: 1) What is the date at which the Superior Court appeal
period begins? 2) What is the procedure by which the City can hold notice of rezone approval? 3) Who is the new owner of the subject property?
Mayor Tanner stated that City staff would respond to Ms. Dobson's questions after a review of the record.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2002
Approval of Council meeting minutes of February 4, 2002. Council concur.
Vacation: NW 5th St (Rainier to 91st), Chang Brothers & Miller (VAC-01-005)
City Clerk reported receipt of $63,000 compensation paid by petitioner (one-half the appraised property value), as set by Council on December 3, 2001, and recommended adoption of an
ordinance to finalize the Chang Brothers and Miller street vacation of NW 5th St. from Rainier Ave. N. to 91st Ave. S.; VAC-01-005. Council concur. (See page 58 for ordinance.)
Planning: 2002-2005 Environmental Consultant Roster
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department requested approval of the 2002-2005 Environmental Review and Related Disciplines Consultant Roster which contains
a list of 24 professional consultants as follows: A.C. Kindig & Co.; Barker Landscape Architects; Berryman & Henigar; Bucher, Willis and Ratliff; Camp Dresser & McKee; Cooke Scientific
Services; Entranco; Environalysis; Garry Struthers Associates; GEO Group Northwest; Huckell/Weinman Associates; Johnson, Davies and Lathrop; Jones & Stokes; Kleinfelder; Northwest Hydraulic;
Parametrix; Parsons Brinckerhoff; Perteet Engineering; Robinson & Noble; Sheldon & Associates; TranSystems Corporation; URS Corporation; The Watershed Company; and West Consultants.
Council concur.
Police: Lewd Conduct Ordinances
Police Department recommended adoption of two ordinances concerning the enforcement of lewd conduct and severability. Refer to Public Safety Committee.
Transportation: Metro Transit Layover Temporary Reactivation (Morris Ave S)
Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to temporarily reactivate the Metro transit layover location on Morris Ave. S. between S. 2nd and S. 3rd Streets until construction
of the Downtown Parking Garage is completed (approximately ten months). Refer to Transportation Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Added
CORRESPONDENCE
Citizen Comment: Kremer – Proclamation Issuance for USS Carl Vinson & USS Sacramento
Correspondence was read from Captain S. R. Kremer, Commanding Officer at Department of the Navy, 120 S. Dewey St., Bremerton, 98314, thanking the City of Renton for the issuance of
proclamations in recognition of the crews of the USS Carl Vinson and USS Sacramento for their defense of the United States against terrorism.
Citizen Comment: Petersen – 1% Tax Levy Limit
At the request of Councilman Persson, correspondence was read from Inez P. Petersen, 3306 Lake Washington Blvd. N. #2, Renton, 98056, asking for justification for the way the Council
is taxing Renton residents and business owners, stating that Renton is exceeding the 1% tax levy limit.
OLD BUSINESS
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Vice Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of Claim Vouchers 200965 – 201312 and two wire transfers totaling $1,902,131.81; and approval of Payroll
Vouchers 36348 – 36575, one wire transfer and 544 direct deposits totaling $1,877,385.80. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Lease: Communities in Schools, City Hall 5th Floor
Finance Committee Vice Chair Persson recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a lease with Communities in Schools of Renton
to rent a portion of the fifth floor at Renton City Hall. The term of the lease is five years and remodel costs are not included in the lease. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY NELSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation Committee
Streets: S 180th St/SW 43rd St Closure (Tukwila's Grade Separation Project)
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the S. 180th/SW 43rd street closure. At its regularly scheduled meeting on February 7, 2002, the Committee
concurred with the recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department to approve the City of Tukwila's plans for a road closure on S. 180th St./SW 43rd St. to begin approximately
May 2002, and last for 12 months. If the closure lasts longer than 12 months, the Council will need another briefing with further review and approval.
One condition of closure is that Tukwila produce and install guide signs using the logos for IKEA, Valley Medical Center, Southcenter and any other business identified as a major destination.
These logo signs shall be placed at all detour points along the detour route that may be important to the motoring public. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 58 for resolution.)
Transportation Committee
Streets: S 180th St/SW 43rd St Closure (Tukwila's Grade Separation Project)
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the S. 180th/SW 43rd street closure. At its regularly scheduled meeting on February 7, 2002, the Committee
concurred with the recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department to approve the City of Tukwila's plans for a road closure on S. 180th St./SW 43rd St. to begin approximately
May 2002, and last for 12 months. If the closure lasts longer than 12 months, the Council will need another briefing with further review and approval.
One condition of closure is that Tukwila produce and install guide signs using the logos for IKEA, Valley Medical Center, Southcenter and any other business identified as a major destination.
These logo signs shall be placed at all detour points along the detour route that may be important to the motoring public. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 58 for resolution.)
Technical Services: Acquire Arlindale Tract A for ROW Dedication at NE 9th Ct (Honey Crest Plat)
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the acquisition of Tract A of Arlindale Plat. Honey Crest LLC, the developer of the proposed 19-lot plat
of Honey Crest, requested that the City of Renton acquire Tract A of Arlindale Plat from King County and join as owners of property included in the proposed plat by dedicating this
Tract A as additional right-of-way for NE 9th Ct.
The risks associated with use of this property are related to the chain of title. Provided that King County transfers this Tract A on a statutory warranty deed, their obligation to
defend the title mitigates most of the risk. All risks are outweighed by the benefits of removing the impediment that has blocked development in this area.
The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to authorize proceeding with the acquisition, subject to the applicant signing a hold harmless agreement drafted by
the City Attorney. The hold harmless agreement shall include language specifying the City is harmless from any damages, claims or litigation, including the costs of litigation, and
attorney's fees.
It is understood that a condition of the Honey Crest Preliminary Plat will be to install a paved 20-foot secondary emergency access road from Union Ave. NE to NE 9th Pl. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Vacation: Lyons Ave NE between NE 2nd & 4th Sts, Conner Homes (VAC-01-004)
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the Conner Homes street vacation request for portions of Lyons Ave. NE, from NE 2nd to NE 4th Streets
(VAC-01-004). The public hearing on this matter was opened November 26, 2001, and continued until December 3rd, 2001. There were unresolved issues with staff recommending reduction
of the portions to be vacated in two locations and requesting pedestrian easement
linkage through the proposed plat. Puget Sound Energy requested more time to review their need for the portions of Lyons Ave. NE under the petition. The public hearing was continued
pending resolution of these issues. These issues have been resolved and approval of the petition to vacate this right-of-way will expedite the process of final plat approval.
The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council: approve the request to vacate the right-of-way; waive the appraisal process; and approve the request
to waive compensation in exchange for the additional right-of-way to be dedicated in the Johnson-Loken Plat, subject to the condition that a utility easement shall be retained over
the portion of right-of-way vacated in Lyons Ave. NE, northerly of NE 3rd St. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council: approve the request to vacate the right-of-way; waive the appraisal process; and approve the request
to waive compensation in exchange for the additional right-of-way to be dedicated in the Johnson-Loken Plat, subject to the condition that a utility easement shall be retained over
the portion of right-of-way vacated in Lyons Ave. NE, northerly of NE 3rd St. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Vacation: Lyons Ave NE ROW, Abney-Revard (VAC-01-006)
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Persson presented a report regarding the Abney-Revard street vacation request for portions of Lyons Ave. NE, south of NE 4th St. (VAC-01-006).
The public hearing on this matter was opened January 7, 2002, and continued until January 28, 2002. Testimony was heard from Mr. Quang T. Do, an abutting property owner, objecting
to the requested street vacation.
City staff met with Mr. Do to determine all implications of his objections. Staff determined that the objections were based upon Mr. Do's belief that his existing property received
added value by being a corner lot. Mr. Do was not aware of the costs of constructing road improvements required to add the value to his property. This added cost is not offset by
the added value he would receive from being the owner of a corner lot.
Mr. Do requested that the street vacation proceed with the condition that the utility easement recommended by City staff be limited to the easterly 30 feet of the right-of-way vacated.
City staff recommended retaining an easement for utilities over 30 feet in order to enable future extension of utility services to the property to the west of the portion of Lyons
Ave. NE under the petition. The location of this easement is not critical to the City of Renton.
The petitioner requested that the street vacation either be reduced to the easterly 30 feet of the right-of-way under the petition, leaving the westerly 30 feet as right-of-way and removing
the need for an easement, or that the easement be retained over the westerly 30 feet. The petitioner justified this request on the basis that the dedication of the new right-of-way
and cost of construction of the road in exchange for unencumbered vacated right-of-way is the only appropriate solution.
The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation that Council: grant the vacation over the easterly 30 feet of the right-of-way under the petition, reducing the area
vacated and removing the need to retain an easement; waive the appraisal process; and approve the request to waive compensation in exchange for the additional right-of-way to be dedicated
in the Morgan Place Plat. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Mayor Tanner explained that the City is retaining ownership of the parcel located next to Mr. Do's property; therefore, a utility easement is not needed. Councilman Persson noted that
the petitioner agreed to realign Lyons Ave. NE at the request of the City.
Utilities Committee
Utility: Springbrook Springs Watershed Expansion, Gallagher Property Purchase
Utilities Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department to approve the purchase of three
acres of undeveloped property and the installation of a security fence to expand and protect the City's Springbrook Springs Watershed.
The Committee also recommended that Council accept the appraised land value of $50,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the purchase and sale agreement for the subject
property. The Committee further recommended that Council approve the appropriation of $100,000 through a transfer of funds from the Water Utility Maintenance Division 2001 year-end
401 account balance, for the purchase of the property and installation of the security fence. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Utilities Committee
Utility: Springbrook Springs Watershed Expansion, Gallagher Property Purchase
Utilities Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence in the recommendation of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department to approve the purchase of three
acres of undeveloped property and the installation of a security fence to expand and protect the City's Springbrook Springs Watershed.
The Committee also recommended that Council accept the appraised land value of $50,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the purchase and sale agreement for the subject
property. The Committee further recommended that Council approve the appropriation of $100,000 through a transfer of funds from the Water Utility Maintenance Division 2001 year-end
401 account balance, for the purchase of the property and installation of the security fence. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Planning & Development Committee
King County: 2002 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a report regarding the proposed King County Comprehensive Plan 2002 Amendments. The Committee met on February 7,
2002, to discuss proposed amendments to the King County Comprehensive Plan and potential implications for the City of Renton. The Committee supports the positions in the January 31,
2002, letter from Sue Carlson, Economic Development Administrator, to Karen Wolf of King County Office of Regional Policy and Planning. In summary the positions are:
Delay recommendations on the R-1 Zoning Study until the Urban Separator conflicts between the Renton Comprehensive Plan and the King County Comprehensive Plan are resolved.
Recommend rezoning of the R-1 areas in the Renton Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Big Soos Creek/Soos Creek Park area to R-4 or R-6 if recommendations on the R-1 Zoning Study move forward.
Request additional clarification of "Regionally or Locally Significant Resource Areas" within the Renton PAA prior to removing references to these areas in Policy U-115.
Clarify language needed to convey that multi-family uses must be mixed use development in Policy U-116 affecting Unincorporated Activity Centers of Community or Neighborhood Business
Centers.
Oppose the use of the term "net buildable area" in Policy U-130 to determine the calculation of the density of areas developed with clustered development.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler recommended that a copy of the committee report be sent to King County Councilman Dwight Pelz.
Airport: Business Plan
Councilman Corman commented that the Transportation (Aviation) Committee is currently reviewing the airport business plan, and due to the public interest in the plan, the Committee
will review various elements of the plan one by one over a scheduled session of committee meetings.
Community Services: Farmers Market Logo
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler complimented the recently adopted logo for the Farmers Market at the Piazza and Council President Nelson's work on this project.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3552
Streets: S 180th St/SW 43rd St Closure (Tukwila's Grade Separation Project)
A resolution was read authorizing the temporary closure of S. 180th/SW 43rd St. for a period of 12 months during the grade separation project by the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY PERSSON,
SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 2/25/2002 for second and final reading:
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 2/25/2002 for second and final reading:
Vacation: NW 5th St (Rainier to 91st), Chang Brothers & Miller (VAC-01-005)
An ordinance was read vacating a portion of NW 5th St., from Rainier Ave. N. to 91st Ave. S. (Petitioners: Chang Brothers and Miller; VAC-01-005) MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 2/25/2002. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and adoption:
Ordinance #4954
Development Services: Binding Site Plan Process
An ordinance was read amending Section 4-1-050 of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, Section 4-7-040 of Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations, Section 4-8-120 of Chapter 8, Permits
and Decisions, Section 4-9-200 of Chapter 9, Procedures and Review Criteria, and Section 4-11-020 of Chapter 11, Definitions, and adding a new Section, 4-7-230, to Chapter 7, Subdivision
Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code relating to the establishment of a binding site plan ordinance for the City of Renton. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED
BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ.*
Responding to Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler's inquiry regarding the changes made to the expiration periods in the ordinance, Senior Planner Lesley Nishihira indicated that the expiration
periods vary according to the type of application. She explained that a stand-alone binding site plan is valid for five years with possible extensions of one-year increments up to
a maximum of two years and must be recorded within that time frame. When the binding site plan is merged with a site plan, it is valid up to six years, including an extension. Finally,
when a binding site plan is merged with a development agreement, the time frame would be based upon the expiration of the development agreement as specified within that agreement; and
the binding site plan would have to be recorded prior to the expiration of the agreement in order to be valid.
*ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Council: Meeting Cancellation (2/18/2002)
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CANCEL ITS REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2002, IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS' DAY. CARRIED.
School District: High School Basketball Teams
Council President Nelson complimented the basketball teams from Renton, Hazen and Lindbergh High Schools on their advancement to the next level of competition.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:11 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Recorder: Michele Neumann
February 11, 2002