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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-04 RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 18, 2004 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. M I N U T E S Renton City Hall CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS DON PERSSON, Council President; MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; DENIS LAW; TONI NELSON; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN DAN CLAWSON. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES, Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; JENNIFER HENNING, Principal Planner; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development Administrator; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner; COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department. PROCLAMATION Make A Difference Day - October 23, 2004 A proclamation by Mayor Keolker-Wheeler was read declaring October 23, 2004, to be "Make A Difference Day" in the City of Renton, urging citizens to observe this day by connecting with friends, fellow employees, and relatives, and with religious, school, and civic groups to engage in projects benefiting the community. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION AS READ. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS Development Services: Wireless Communication Facilities in Residential Zones This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker-Wheeler reopened the public hearing continued from 9/13/2004 to consider the proposed City Code amendments to permit wireless communication facilities in residential zones. Jennifer Henning, Principal Planner, explained that the proposed amendments will allow wireless antennas to be attached to existing street standards or light poles, or allow the changing out of those poles for taller ones to accommodate the antennas. She noted that in both instances, an administrative conditional use permit is required. Ms. Henning stated that the proposal received a determination of non-significance from the Environmental Review Committee, and no appeals were filed during the appeal period that ended on October 15th. Ms. Henning addressed the five concerns expressed at the previous public hearing, as follows: 1. Ability to contact wireless providers in the event of any problems. The building permit application form will be changed to request a 24-hour contact phone number. 2. Interference with public safety radio communications. Existing City Code language pertaining to interference with localized television and radio broadcasts will be amended to also address interference with public safety communications. 3. Removal of graffiti from equipment cabinets. Existing City Code language concerning prohibition of advertisements or logos on equipment cabinets will be amended to also include graffiti. 4. Long-term maintenance of landscaping around equipment cabinets. October 18, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 357 According to City Code, any existing landscaping must be maintained. 5. View obstruction. The wireless facilities have a unique set of criteria that must be met before an administrative conditional use permit is granted. The criteria address the design of the tower, surrounding topography and tree cover, relationship to residential structures, and compatibility with Comprehensive Plan and zoning. Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE FORWARDING THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES CITY CODE REVISIONS TO THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR PREPARATION OF THE ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Annexation: Johnson, 142nd Ave SE This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Keolker-Wheeler opened the public hearing to consider the proposed annexation and R-8 zoning of 18.24 acres, including the abutting street right-of-way, located east of 142nd Ave. SE and south of NE 9th St., if extended (Johnson Annexation). Don Erickson, Senior Planner, reported that this is the second of two public hearings, and the King County Boundary Review Board approved the proposal effective 8/16/2004. The essentially flat site (with slight slope) contains eight single-family dwellings, and is paralleled by Honey Creek on its eastern boundary. Reviewing the public services, Mr. Erickson indicated that the area is served by Fire District #25, Water District #90, Renton sewer, and the Renton School District. Mr. Erickson stated that current King County zoning is R-4 (four dwelling units per gross acre). The Renton Comprehensive Plan designates this site as Residential Single Family, for which R-8 (eight dwelling units per net acre) zoning is recommended. He noted that on a typical ten-acre site, Renton's R-8 zoning allows approximately 66 units and King County's R-4 zoning, with bonuses, allows 60 units. Continuing, Mr. Erickson reviewed the fiscal impact analysis, assuming a new home value of $300,000 and an increase to 106 single-family homes at full development. The City will realize a deficit of $948 at current development, and a surplus of $44 at full development. In conclusion, Mr. Erickson said the proposed annexation is consistent with City annexation policies, furthers City business goals, and serves the best interests and general welfare of the City. Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REZONE THE JOHNSON ANNEXATION SITE TO R-8 CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION UPON ANNEXATION, AND EFFECTUATE THE JOHNSON ANNEXATION BY AUTHORIZING THE FIRST READING OF BOTH ORDINANCES THIS EVENING. CARRIED. (See page 361 for ordinances.) 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 2004 and beyond. Items noted included: October 18, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 358 ” The fall softball season ended last week with playoff games at Liberty Park. Participation in the adult softball leagues was up 21% this year, with 144 teams representing over 2,160 players for the three seasons offered. ” The City received a letter from Union Pacific Railroad conditionally agreeing to allow Renton to move the Union Pacific railroad tracks to an alignment next to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks at the Longacres Commuter Rail Station. This approval is key in the City's ability to build the Strander Blvd. and SW 27th St. extension project. AUDIENCE COMMENT Citizen Comment: Reed - SW Sunset Blvd Rezone, Commercial Neighborhood Zone Design Guidelines Brandy Reed, 335 Stevens Ave. SW, Renton, 98055, spoke on the topic of design guidelines with respect to the SW Sunset Blvd. rezone and the Commercial Neighborhood zoning designation. She said City staff advised that the issue of design guidelines for commercial designations will be brought forward at a later date. Ms. Reed relayed that staff also pointed out the existence of a footnote that applies to office redevelopment in the Commercial Neighborhood zone, and specifically addresses developing in character with the adjacent neighborhood. She requested that the footnote be rewritten to include retail as well as office space redevelopment so as to cover the interim between now and when the design guidelines are adopted in the future. Responding to Council inquiry, Councilwoman Briere stated that the Planning and Development Committee concurred in applying the guideline to both office and retail businesses, and it will be incorporated in the future design guidelines. Alex Pietsch, Economic Development Administrator, noted that he cannot find that such a footnote exists. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ISSUE OF DESIGN GUIDELINES CONCERNING CHARACTER PRESERVATION IN THE COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Citizen Comment: Bramblet - Rename SW 41st St to SW IKEA Way John Bramblet, 441 SW 41st St., Renton, 98055, thanked Council for rescinding its decision to rename SW 41st St. to SW IKEA Way (on 10/4/2004). Citizen Comment: Telschow - SW Sunset Blvd Comp Plan Amendment Sarah Telschow, 516 SW 3rd Pl., Renton, 98055, spoke on the topic of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment and subsequent Development Regulations proposal for the SW Sunset Blvd. area. Ms. Telschow commented that the Comprehensive Plan amendment was rushed, and a number of impacts were not addressed such as traffic flow, and the increase of the unit density to four units per structure. She expressed concern that the Comprehensive Plan is being changed without first having applicable development codes that would determine whether or not a Comprehensive Plan change is adequate and meets the needs of nearby residents. Mayor Keolker-Wheeler pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan review process has undergone extensive deliberation by the Planning Commission, as well as the City Council. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2004 Approval of Council meeting minutes of October 11, 2004. Council concur. Appointment: Board of Adjustment Mayor Keolker-Wheeler reappointed Steve Maxwell, 2827 Mountain View Ave. N., Renton, 98056, to the Board of Adjustment, Position #7, for a four- October 18, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 359 year term expiring on 9/6/2008. Council concur. CAG: 04-087, Main Library Carpet Replacement, Decor Carpet One Community Services Department submitted CAG-04-087, Carpet Replacement at Renton Main Library; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $66,489.88, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $3,202.79 to Decor Carpet One, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. Plat: Clover Creek No. 2, Park Ave N & N 27th Ct, FP-04- 116 Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of the Clover Creek No. 2 Final Plat; 15 single-family lots on 4.39 acres located at Park Ave. N. and N. 27th Ct. (FP-04-116). Council concur. (See page 361 for resolution.) MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning & Development Committee Planning: 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update, Map Amends & Development Regulations Amends Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report regarding the 2004 State Growth Management Act (GMA) mandated update of the Comprehensive Plan, implementing Title IV (Development Regulations) amendments, and 2004 annual map amendments. The Committee met in numerous sessions during 2004 to review text amendments to the policies of the Comprehensive Plan, Citywide Comprehensive Plan map amendments, 2004 annual private map amendments, and the Title IV development standards and uses (zoning) text amendments required to implement the State GMA mandated update of the plan. The Committee also received the Planning Commission recommendations on the Comprehensive Plan text, Citywide concurrent map amendments, annual map amendments, zoning, and the zoning text proposals. The Committee recommended adoption of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Vision, Housing, Land Use, Transportation, Utilities, Capital Facilities, and Economic Development Elements; and adoption of three new elements: Community Design, Human Services, and Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Spaces. The Committee recommended that the existing Environment Element be retained in Committee pending further review of the critical areas ordinance and best available science documentation. The following proposed amendments are held in Committee pending resolution of an appeal of the critical areas ordinance SEPA determination: 1) Environment Element and policies in the Land Use Element subsection titled "Shorelines of the State: Land Use, Recreation, and Circulation Management"; 2) Land Use Element policies, including LU-340, LU-360, and LU-368; 3) Transportation Element revisions to Policy T-70 and T-71; and 4) Utilities Element text under the heading "Surface Water Quality and Quantity Best Management Practices" and new Surface Water Policy U-85. The Committee also recommended adoption of the ordinances approving the 2004 Comprehensive Plan update and the annual Citywide zoning map amendments as shown on the matrix entitled "2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendments," summarized as follows: • 2004-T-01 – City of Renton applicant; 2004 State GMA mandated Comprehensive Plan update. • 2003-M-02 (holdover) – City of Renton applicant; King County Public Health Department property (NE 4th St.) redesignation from Center Institution to Employment Area-Commercial with concurrent CA zoning. • 2003-M-03 (holdover) – City of Renton applicant; (continue to 2005 amendment cycle). October 18, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 360 • 2003-M-07 (holdover) – City of Renton applicant; 1) Rezone properties currently in R-5 zone to R-4. 2) Eliminate the R-5 zone. 3) Provide a change in the new R-4 zone to allow properties developed with R-5 and R-8 lot size and setbacks to remain conforming. 4) Redesignate certain properties in Residential Single Family to Residential Low Density, except land in Honey Creek Annexation. • 2003-M-11 (holdover) – JDA Group applicant; (continue to 2005 amendment cycle). • 2003-T-03 (holdover) – The Boeing Company applicant; (withdrawn). • 2004-M-01 – Troy Jones applicant; (denied). • 2004-M-02 – Sunset Heights Retirement applicant; (denied). • 2004-M-03 – AnMarCo applicant; (denied). • 2004-M-04 – City of Renton applicant; Redesignate Automall District to new Commercial Corridor, and expand Automall Area B. • 2004-M-05 – City of Renton applicant; 1) Center Suburban/Center Neighborhood to Corridor Commercial with CA zoning. 2) Eliminate three suffixes in the Multi-family zone; Rezone all properties in RM-C, RM-N, and RM-I into RMF; Allow the former RM-N residential density to increase from 15 to 20 dwelling units per acre, and increase the height from 30 to 35 feet. 3) Residential Planned Neighborhood and Residential Options to be combined into Residential Medium Density zoning to remain as is - R-14 and R-10. 4) Eliminate Center Institution land use designation and policies; Redesignate properties to Commercial Corridor and Employment Area- Industrial. 5) Center Commercial to Neighborhood Commercial. • 2004-M-06 – Rod Handly applicant; Redesignate four parcels in SW Sunset Blvd. area as Commercial Neighborhood with concurrent CN zoning. The Committee further recommended adoption of the related ordinance approving amendments to Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 361 for ordinances.) Committee of the Whole EDNSP: South Lake Washington Conceptual Plan Council President Persson presented a Committee of the Whole report regarding the South Lake Washington Conceptual Development Plan. The Committee recommended concurrence with the staff recommendation to adopt the conceptual plan proposed by Center Oak Properties for the redevelopment of 46 acres of surplus Boeing property located in the South Lake Washington area. The envisioned retail center at a range of densities portrays a vision that will begin the transition of this historically industrial area to a vibrant urban village. The resulting development will have positive economic and social impacts for the City as a whole. As outlined in the 2003 development agreement with The Boeing Company, all subsequent land use applications related to this property will be checked against the Conceptual Plan document for consistency prior to approval. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption: Resolution #3722 Plat: Clover Creek No. 2, Park A resolution was read approving the Clover Creek No. 2 Final Plat; approximately 4.39 acres located in the vicinity of Park Ave. N. and N. 27th Ct. October 18, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 361 Ave N & N 27th Ct, FP-04- 116 (FP-04-116). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the Council meeting of 10/25/2004 for second and final reading: Annexation: Johnson, 142nd Ave SE An ordinance was read annexing approximately 18.24 acres located south of the centerline of SE 118th St., if extended, and east of the western edge of the 142nd Ave. SE right-of-way (Johnson Annexation). MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/25/2004. CARRIED. Annexation: Johnson, R-8 Zoning An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification of property located east of 142nd Ave. SE and west of 144th Ave. SE, if extended, and south of the midpoint of SE 118th St., if extended, to the southern edge of the Bigelow property, approximately 135 feet south of SE 121st St. from R-4 (Urban Residential - four dwelling units per acre; King County zoning) to R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per acre); Johnson Annexation. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/25/2004. CARRIED. Planning: 2004 Comp Plan Update An ordinance was read amending the Comprehensive Plan to comply with the mandated 2004 State Growth Management Act review and update, and adopting Comprehensive Plan text, maps, and data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/25/2004. CARRIED. Planning: 2004 Comp Plan Update Implementation, Development Regulations Amendments An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4-2, Land Use Districts, Chapter 4-3, Environmental Regulations and Special Districts, Chapter 4-4, Property Development Standards, Chapter 4-6, Street & Utility Standards, Chapter 4-7, Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 4-8, Permits - General and Appeals, Chapter 4-9, Permits - Specific, and Chapter 4-11, Definitions; of Title IV (Development Regulations) of City Code to implement the 2004 State Growth Management Act update to the Comprehensive Plan. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/25/2004. CARRIED. Planning: 2004 Update of Zoning Map An ordinance was read adopting the Citywide zoning map amendments to the zoning classifications of properties located within the City of Renton, and identified as part of the 2004 State Growth Management Act mandated update of the Comprehensive Plan. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/25/2004. CARRIED. Rezone: Smith Property, SW Sunset Blvd, R-8 to CN, CPA An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of property consisting of 7,240 square feet located at 624 SW Sunset Blvd. from R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per acre) to CN (Commercial Neighborhood) zoning; Smith Property. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/25/2004. CARRIED. Rezone: Handly Property, SW Sunset Blvd, R-8 to CN, CPA An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of property consisting of 10,780 square feet located at 620 SW Sunset Blvd. from R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per acre) to CN (Commercial Neighborhood) zoning; Handly Property. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON October 18, 2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 362 10/25/2004. CARRIED. Rezone: Bonilla Property, SW Sunset Blvd, R-8 to CN, CPA An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of property consisting of 6,080 square feet located at 632 SW Sunset Blvd. from R-8 (Residential - eight dwelling units per acre) to CN (Commercial Neighborhood) zoning; Bonilla Property. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/25/2004. CARRIED. Rezone: King County Health Department Property, NE 4th St, IL to CA, CPA An ordinance was read changing the zoning classification of property consisting of 17.2 acres located at 3001 NE 4th St. from IL (Light Industrial) to CA (Commercial Arterial) zoning; King County Health Department Property. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 10/25/2004. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Citizen Comment: Larson - I-405 Corridor Project, Renton Hill Access MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE LETTER FROM RUTHIE LARSON CONCERNING THE I-405 CORRIDOR PROJECT AND ACCESS TO RENTON HILL TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. CARRIED. Police: State Patrol Chase Council President Persson requested a report on the State Patrol chase through Renton the evening of October 15th, which caused traffic to backup. School District: Activities Councilwoman Nelson reviewed the various announcements, events, and activities of the Renton School District, including: the mini-emergency drill at Sierra Heights Elementary that tested the school's ability to effectively react to a disaster, the attendance of 15 students in Renton High School's GEAR UP Project at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's "Hutch High" science symposium in November, and the Rotary Club of Renton's selections for Teachers of the Month. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:21 p.m. Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Michele Neumann October 18, 2004