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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 24, 2005 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:00 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
TERRI BRIERE, Council President; DENIS LAW; DAN CLAWSON; TONI
NELSON; DON PERSSON; MARCI PALMER. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN
RANDY CORMAN. CARRIED.
CITY STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE
KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief
Administrative Officer; LAWRENCE J. WARREN, City Attorney; BONNIE
WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator; ALEX PIETSCH, Economic Development
Administrator; MIKE WEBBY, Human Resources Administrator; DON
ERICKSON, Senior Planner; LINDA HERZOG, Interim Assistant to the CAO;
COMMANDER CHARLES MARSALISI, Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARING
Annexation: Mosier II, 140th
Ave SE, SE 136th St
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 expanded annexation and zoning of 65
acres located between 140th Ave. SE and Lyons Ave. NE, north of SE 136th St.
(Mosier II).
Don Erickson, Senior Planner, stated that this is the first of two public hearings
on the zoning for the expanded annexation proposal. Mr. Erickson discussed
the history of the annexation, stating that the original 10.4-acre annexation
submitted in June 2004, was expanded by Council to 31 acres. In February
2005, Council accepted the 60% petition and held the first of two required
public hearings. The City of Renton invoked the Boundary Review Board’s
(BRB) jurisdiction in May 2005 and requested the boundaries be expanded.
The BRB met on August 19, 2005, and expanded the boundaries by 34 acres.
Reviewing the existing conditions of the area, Mr. Erickson reported that the
expanded site is within Renton’s Potential Annexation Area (PAA) and abuts
Renton on a portion of its western, northern and eastern boundaries. There are
wetlands northwest of the site, a Class 4 stream on the site, and the topography
is relatively flat. Fire District #25, Water District #90, Renton sewer, and the
Renton School District currently provide public services. Mr. Erickson stated
that 83 single-family homes exist on the site. He described the differences
between the original and expanded areas, noting that the 13-lot subdivision
directly north of the original proposal would have been left as an
unincorporated island if it had not been included in the expanded annexation
area.
In regards to the fiscal impact analysis, Mr. Erickson estimated a deficit of
$8,779 at current development and a surplus of $35,788 at full development.
He emphasized that even with the City’s 6% utility tax, homeowners will save
approximately $100 per year on property taxes and combined fees. Mr.
Erickson reviewed the site’s current King County zoning, reporting that
Renton’s Comprehensive Plan designates the original 31 acres, and the nine
acres directly north of Maplewood Heights Elementary School, as R-4 (four
dwelling units per net acre) zoning.
October 24, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 367
The remaining area is designated as R-8 (eight dwelling units per net acre)
zoning. He noted that the proposed R-4-zoned area is one of three former R-5-
zoned sites grandfathered in at a maximum density of five dwelling units per net
acre.
In conclusion, Mr. Erickson stated that the proposed annexation is generally
consistent with BRB objectives and City policies, and appears to serve the best
interests and general welfare of Renton.
Responding to Councilman Clawson’s question regarding the cost and revenue
calculations for street improvements, Mr. Erickson stated that this particular
annexation includes existing subdivisions that most likely have inferior streets
requiring the expenditure of more money. However, when a typical annexation
comes into the City, new streets are developed that require little maintenance.
He noted that the average City street is designed to a 20-year standard rather
than King County’s ten-year standard.
Public comment was invited.
Norman Green, 14128 SE 132nd St., Renton, 98059, opposed the annexation,
stating his disapproval of Council’s decision to invoke the BRB’s jurisdiction to
increase the boundaries of the annexation area. Mr. Green said affected
residents in the expanded annexation area did not have the same opportunities to
participate in the annexation process as the original petitioners. He commented
that the Council’s previous actions and perceived attitudes are contributing to
the distrust and anti-annexation position of many potential contributing
residents in the East Renton Plateau.
Bill Welsheimer, 13633 144th Ave. SE, Renton, 98059, stated his opposition to
the annexation, and expressed concerns regarding the development of the East
Renton Plateau area. He also stated his opposition to the Growth Management
Act, and opined that the increase in density in the area will reduce the quality of
life.
Mr. Erickson noted that this is the fourth public hearing held on the proposed
annexation, and the second public hearing on the expanded area, including the
one held by the BRB in August 2005.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CLOSE
THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL: ACCEPT
THE MOSIER II ANNEXATION AS EXPANDED BY THE BOUNDARY
REVIEW BOARD, CONSIDER R-4 ZONING FOR THE ORIGINAL 31-
ACRE SITE AND THE 9.8 ACRES NORTH OF MAPLEWOOD HEIGHTS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CONSIDER R-8 ZONING FOR THE
REMAINING PROPERTIES INCLUDING PUGET COLONY HOMES AND
THE 13-LOT SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTH OF THE ORIGINAL 31-
ACRE SITE, AND SET A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON 11/28/2005 TO
CONSIDER ZONING FOR THE EXPANDED ANNEXATION. CARRIED.
(See page 371 for further discussion on this matter.)
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 2005 and beyond. Items noted included:
October 24, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 368
City of Renton Police and Fire Departments will participate in a Safety Fair
at Sam’s Club on October 29th. During the Safety Fair, Sam’s Club will
award a $1,125 Safe Neighborhood donation to both the Renton Police
Department and the Renton Fire Department. The funds will be used for at-
risk youth activities and supplies, domestic violence prevention, the “Care
Bare” program, and toward the purchase of smoke detectors for seniors and
low-income homeowners.
The City of Renton urges people to check their smoke detectors monthly
and to make sure the batteries are changed whenever there is a time change.
Clocks will be turned back one hour on Saturday, October 29th.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Council Meeting Minutes of
October 17, 2005
Approval of Council meeting minutes of October 17, 2005. Council concur.
Appeal: Honey Brooke West,
Haynes, PP-05-055
City Clerk submitted an appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s decision regarding
the Honey Brooke West Preliminary Plat (PP-05-055); appeal filed by Kay
Haynes, 551 Elma Pl. NE, Renton, 98059, on 10/3/2005, accompanied by
required fee. Refer to Planning and Development Committee.
Vacation: Rosario Ave SE,
Jacques, VAC-05-004
City Clerk submitted a petition for street vacation for portion of Rosario Ave.
SE; petitioner James Jacques, 1216 N. 38th St., Renton, 98056 (VAC-05-004).
Refer to Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; set public hearing on
11/21/2005. (See page 370 for resolution.)
Annexation: Hudson,
107th Ave SE, SE 166th St
Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
submitted 10% Notice of Intent to annex petition for the proposed Hudson
Annexation and recommended a public meeting be set on 11/14/2005 to
consider the petition; 13.69 acres generally bounded by 107th Ave. SE, 111th
Ave. SE, SE 166th St., and SE 169th St. Council concur.
Budget: 2006, Annual City of
Renton
Finance and Information Services Department recommended a public hearing
be set on 11/14/2005 to consider the City of Renton 2006 Revenue Sources and
Preliminary Budget, and a public hearing be set on 11/28/2005 to consider the
2006 Budget. Refer to Committee of the Whole; set public hearings.
CAG: 05-073, 2005 Street
Overlay, Western Asphalt
Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-05-073, 2005 Street Overlay;
and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay estimate in the
amount of $169,903.49, commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of
retained amount of $8,942.29 to Western Asphalt, Inc., contractor, if all
required releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 05-033, Hoquiam Pl NE
& SR-900 Storm System,
Young Life Construction
Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-05-033, Hoquiam Pl. NE & SR-900
Storm System; and requested approval of the project, authorization for final pay
estimate in the amount of $380.80, commencement of 60-day lien period, and
release of retained amount of $1,173.11 to Young Life Construction, contractor,
if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
Utility: Water Line
Replacement Reimbursement,
NE 20th St, CamWest
Development
Utility Systems Division recommended approval of the CamWest Development,
Inc. request for reimbursement in the amount of $34,619.25 for costs associated
with the replacement of the water line in NE 20th St. Council concur.
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
October 24, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 369
Added
CORRESPONDENCE
Latecomer Agreement:
LandTrust, Sanitary Sewer
(Hoquiam Ave NE), LA-05-
004
A letter was read from Patrick J. Gilroy, LandTrust, Inc., 1560 140th Ave. NE,
Ste. 100, Bellevue, 98005, requesting a latecomer agreement for sanitary sewer
installation for the Wedgewood Lane Division 2 development on Hoquiam Ave.
NE. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL REFER
THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Planning and Development
Committee
Comprehensive Plan: 2005
Amendments, R-1 & RC
Zones
Planning and Development Committee Chair Clawson presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to set a public hearing
date on 11/21/2005, to consider proposed changes to Chapter 2 of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of City Code, for Residential–1 and Resource
Conservation zones. The proposed changes implement adopted policies in the
Comprehensive Plan for the Low Density Residential designation and
accompany recommended Land Use Map amendments considered as part of
application 2005-M-1, Low Density Residential Map Revisions. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: 2005
Amendments, Inclusion of
West Hill in PAA
Planning and Development Committee Chair Clawson presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to set a public hearing
on 11/14/2005, to consider a proposal to include the West Hill in Renton’s
Potential Annexation Area and to amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Element Map to adopt Renton land use designations for this area. MOVED BY
CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Community Services
Committee
Community Services: Skate
Park Lighting
Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the addition
of lights to the Skate Park contingent on available funding in the 2007 Capital
Improvement Program cycle. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
Finance Committee
Finance: Vouchers
Finance Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending approval of
Claim Vouchers 241978 – 242497 and two wire transfers totaling
$2,445,397.13; and approval of Payroll Vouchers 60441 – 60665, one wire
transfer, and 587 direct deposits totaling $1,904,198.38. MOVED BY
PERSSON SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation)
Committee
Development Services:
Deferral of Street
Improvements
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to set a public hearing
on 11/21/2005, to consider proposed City Code amendments to eliminate the
option of deferrals subject to recording of restrictive covenants, and establishing
a new option for certain short plats of voluntary payment of a fee-in-lieu for
approved street improvement deferrals. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED
BY PERSSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
WSDOT: Renton Hill Access
Concurrence Letter
Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Palmer presented a report
recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the Letter
of Concurrence, which documents that the City of Renton and the Washington
State Department of Transportation concur with the Renton Hill access. The
Committee further authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Letter of
Concurrence. MOVED BY PALMER, SECONDED BY PERSSON,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
October 24, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 370
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
Resolution #3778
Vacation: Rosario Ave SE,
Jacques, VAC-05-004
A resolution was read setting a public hearing date on 11/21/2005 to vacate a
portion of Rosario Ave. SE, north of SE 2nd Pl. (James Jacques; VAC-05-004).
MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading:
Ordinance #5161
Annexation: Park Terrace, SE
112th Pl & Anacortes Ave NE
An ordinance was read annexing approximately 80 acres located east of
Anacortes Ave. NE, if extended, south of 112th St., if extended, north of SE
122nd St., if extended, and west of Hoquiam Ave. NE, if extended (Park
Terrace Annexation). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5162
Annexation: Park Terrace, R-8
Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
63 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton generally located south
of SE 112th St., if extended, and east of Anacortes Ave. NE, if extended, north
of SE 122nd St., if extended, and west of 144th Ave. SE, if extended, from R-4
(Urban Residential four dwelling units per acre; King County zoning), R-6
(Urban Residential six dwelling units per acre; King County zoning), and R-8
(Urban Residential eight dwelling units per acre; King County zoning) to R-8
(eight dwelling units per net acre) zoning; Park Terrace Annexation. MOVED
BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5163
Annexation: Park Terrace, R-
10 Zoning
An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately
3.4 acres of property annexed within the City of Renton generally located south
of SE 112th St., if extended, and east of Anacortes Ave. NE, if extended, north
of SE 113th St., if extended, and west of Duvall Ave. NE, if extended, from R-6
(Urban Residential six dwelling units per acre; King County zoning) to R-10
(ten dwelling unit per net acre) zoning; Park Terrace Annexation. MOVED BY
LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5164
Vacation: Lyons Ave NE,
Bales, VAC-04-002
An ordinance was read vacating a portion of Lyons Ave. NE, located
approximately 144 feet south of NE 4th St., on the westerly half of the road, for
a distance of approximately 100 feet (Steve Beck & Core Design [Bales] VAC-
04-002). MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #5165
Vacation: N 14th St, Pool
Brothers Construction, VAC-
05-001
An ordinance was read vacating a portion of N. 14th St. located east of Lake
Washington Blvd. N. and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park (Pool Brothers
Construction, LLC; VAC-05-001). MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED
BY LAW, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Planning: Highlands Sub-Area
Plan Study Area Moratorium
MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL SET A PUBLIC
HEARING ON 11/14/2005 TO CONSIDER EXTENDING OR RENEWING
THE TIME PERIOD FOR A MORATORIUM ON NEW DEVELOPMENT IN
THE R-10 AND RM-F ZONES WITHIN THE HIGHLANDS SUB-AREA
PLAN STUDY AREA. CARRIED.
October 24, 2005 Renton City Council Minutes Page 371
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Citizen Comment: Bishai,
Mosier II Annexation, 140th
Ave SE, SE 136th St
Lily Bishai, 14005 SE 133rd St., Renton, 98059, requested clarification
regarding the zoning for the Mosier II Annexation area. Ms. Bishai voiced
concerns about the types and density of housing allowed in Renton’s R-8 zone
compared to King County’s R-4 zone, and questioned the reasons for changing
the zoning designation.
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler and Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington
reviewed the characteristics of Renton’s R-4 (four dwelling units per net acre)
and R-8 (eight dwelling units per net acre) zones, pointing out that they are both
residential and allow only detached single-family units.
Councilman Clawson and Economic Development Administrator Alex Pietsch
described the similarities and differences between Renton’s and King County’s
zoning of the area. Mr. Pietsch pointed out that Renton’s R-4 zone is a
downzone for the area.
Councilman Clawson explained that Renton and King County are in agreement
that eventually all of Renton’s Potential Annexation Area (PAA) in the East
Renton Plateau will be annexed to the City. He noted that annexation is not a
matter of if, but when, and he expressed concern that people may feel they are
being annexed against their will. Council Clawson reviewed the advantages of
being a Renton resident, including the ability to take advantage of City
amenities at Renton resident rates.
Mayor Keolker-Wheeler added that residents are not required to hook up to City
sewer, but sewer is available if needed. She noted that sewer hook up is
required when property is redeveloped.
Mr. Covington stated that due to the Growth Management Act (GMA) adopted
in 1990, cities are required to increase density in their corporate limits. The
GMA also requires cities to eventually annex their PAAs. Mr. Covington
stressed that this process is not unique to the City of Renton; all municipalities
are required to abide by the GMA.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL RECESS INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NO OFFICIAL ACTION TO BE
TAKEN AND THAT THE COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED WHEN
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION IS ADJOURNED. CARRIED. Time: 7:49 p.m.
Executive session was conducted. There was no action taken. The executive
session and the Council meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Bonnie I. Walton, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Jason Seth
October 24, 2005