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Home My WebLink AboutMonopole Wireless Comm Facilities within ROW in Residential Neighborhoods (9/13/2004) Amends: ORD 4722, 4963, 5080, 5100, 5190, 5191, 5201 CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 5241 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTERS 2, 4, AND 11 OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON" BY PERMITTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND TO INCORPORATE THREE PRE-EXISTING ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATIONS THAT CLARIFY THE WIRELESS REGULATIONS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 4-2-060.P of Chapter 2,Zoning Districts—Uses and Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 1 ORDINANCE NO. 5241 „ v> > z 20' Qa o0 � z I (L 0. f- Q ce co v CO v CD CO ao CO 0 O 2 a a a a o < 2 ci U Q Q Q GUi 0 � aaaa ael- a < a 0 Q Q z rj co d 0 a d a a = 0 O U < Q Q "th QU Qaaa Qaa et VCL > co Nr -rt co 2a °' aa a a 2a W U co CO CO z aa o CO �2 aa_ 2v Q F - < Q. s U aa et a.aco z J < 'et a a a a a < a Q Q CO Un co M -a- -a- o o = < < Q Q a co cr) O c0 u) N Z & < a a aCT) 2 < 2 O _ Q Q o IX co Q a a a 2 Q 2 co La z re Q a a a = a et Q = Nv v- rn co v co a M a a a 2 _ zW d v co `r co o cc I Q a s = Q = J co cr) Q Q a a a 2 Q 2 z N o 0 = 0 0 w 2 r co 0 y o `0 - u > I m 2 a. c E E oat t cv t co < 0 N c c 0 0 a Ei c W co -as c '0e n at 3 IS to W N .w >, 4v_ U N 0. N rnu) .5 J vrn a) m 0 t9 W _ z Le a) o w co D" a W fl.- o. o to o 4- L o > o o .o 0 to cu co _ 'c E_ . co_ o o. o 0 'ikuY ORDINANCE NO. 5241 SECTION II. The subsections on"Wireless Communication Facilities" in Sections 4-2-070.A through S of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts—Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as follows: 4-2-070.A RESOURCE CONSERVATION(RC) Uses allowed in the RC Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic Antennas—Large H#45 4-2-070.B RESIDENTIAL-1 DU/AC(R-1) Uses allowed in the R-1 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas- Large H#45 3 low ORDINANCE NO. 52 41 4-2-070.0 RESIDENTIAL-4 DU/AC(R-4) Uses allowed in the R-4 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas-Large H#45 4-2-070.D RESIDENTIAL-8 DU/AC(R-8) Uses allowed in the R-8 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas- Large H#45 4-2-070.E RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOMES(RMH) Uses allowed in the RMH Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas- Large H#45 4 ORDINANCE NO, 5 2 41 4-2-0T0.F RESIDENTIAL-10 DU/AC(R-10) Uses allowed in the R-10 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas- Large H#45 4-2-070.G RESIDENTIAL-14 DU/AC(R-14) Uses allowed in the R-14 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole 1 support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas-Large H#45 4-2-070,H RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY(RM) Uses allowed in the RM Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures H#48 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property AD#46 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Monopole II support structures H#48 Parabolic antennas—Large AD#46 5 141110 ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 41 Nieg 4-2-070.1 COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (CN) Uses allowed in the CN Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures H#48 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property AD#46 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#46 Monopole II support structures H#48 Parabolic antennas-Large AD#46 4-2-070.J CENTER VILLAGE(CV) Uses allowed in the CV Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures H#48 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#4s Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures H#48 Parabolic antennas- Large P#44 6 ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 41 -r 4-2-070.K COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL(CA) Uses allowed in the CA Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures AD#47 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures AD#47 Parabolic antennas—Large P#44 4-2-070.L CENTER DOWNTOWN(CD) Uses allowed in the CD Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures H#48 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property AD#46 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#46 Monopole II support structures H#48 Parabolic antennas—Large AD#46 7 Nay ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 41 4-2-070.M COMMERCIAL OFFICE(CO) Uses allowed in the CO Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures AD#47 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole I I support structures AD#47 Parabolic antennas—Large P#44 4-2-070.N COMMERCIAL/OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL(COR) Uses allowed in the COR Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures H#48 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property AD#46 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#46 Monopole II support structures H#48 Parabolic antennas—Large AD#46 8 wr ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 41 w` 4-2-070.0 INDUSTRIAL LIGHT(IL) Uses allowed in the IL Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures AD#47 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures AD#47 Parabolic antennas—Large P#44 4-2-070.P INDUSTRIAL MEDIUM(IM) Uses allowed in the IM Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures AD#47 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures AD#47 Parabolic antennas-Large P#44 9 'fir►' ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 41 4-2-070.Q INDUSTRIAL HEAVY(IH) Uses allowed in the IH Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures AD#47 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public light-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures AD#47 Parabolic antennas- Large P#44 4-2-070.R URBAN CENTER NORTH 1 (UC-N1) Uses allowed in the UC-N1 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas H Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas AD Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P 4-2-070.S URBAN CENTER NORTH 2(UC-N2) Uses allowed in the UC-N2 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas H Micro facility antennas Mini facility antennas AD Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P 10 ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 41 ...� SECTION M. Note 45 of Section 4-2-080.A of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts—Uses and Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 45. For Monopoles Proposed on Private Property: May be allowed via a Hearing Examiner conditional use permit provided that the site is over one acre in size and the facility has minimum setbacks of one hundred feet(100')from any adjacent residentially zoned parcel; otherwise the use is prohibited. • For Monopoles Proposed on Public Right of Way: May be allowed via an Administrative Conditional Use Permit and Right of Way Use Permit. SECTION IV. Note 48 of Section 4-2-080.A of Chapter 2,Zoning Districts—Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 48. A Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit is required. However, this use is typically prohibited if located within three hundred feet(300') of an RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, or R-14 Zone, unless the Development Services Division determines that all residentially zoned property within three hundred feet(300')of the proposed facility is undevelopable due to critical areas regulations(RMC 4-3-050), in which case the new wireless support structure can be reviewed as a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit. 11 ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 41 SECTION V. Section 4-4-140.F of Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: F. STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TYPES OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES: 1. Equipment Shelters or Cabinets: a) Location: Accessory equipment facilities used to house wireless communication equipment and associated cabling should be located within buildings or placed underground when possible. However, in those cases where it can be demonstrated by the applicant to the reviewing official that the equipment cannot be located in buildings or underground, equipment shelters or cabinets shall be screened and/or landscaped to the satisfaction of the reviewing official. b) Landscaping and Screening: Landscaping, for accessory equipment located on private property shall include a minimum fifteen foot(15') sight obscuring landscape buffer around the accessory equipment facility. Accessory equipment facilities located on the roof of any building need not be landscaped but shall be enclosed so as to be shielded from view. Accessory equipment located on public right of way shall be screened and/or landscaped as determined by the reviewing official through the Conditional Use Permit Process. Accessory equipment facilities may not be enclosed with exposed metal surfaces. c) Size: The applicant must provide documentation to the reviewing official that the size of any accessory equipment is the minimum possible necessary to meet the provider's service needs. 12 ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 41 2. Visual Impact: Site location and development shall preserve the pre-existing character of the surrounding buildings and land uses and the zone district to the extent consistent with the function of the communications equipment. Wireless communication towers shall be integrated through location and design to blend in with the existing characteristics of the site to the extent practical. Existing on-site vegetation shall be preserved or improved, and disturbance of the existing topography shall be minimized, unless such disturbance would result in less visual impact of the site to the surrounding area. 3. Maximum Noise Levels: No equipment shall be operated so as to produce noise in levels above forty five(45) dB as measured from the nearest property line on which the attached wireless communication facility is located. Operation of a back-up power generator in the event of power failure or the testing of a back-up generator between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. are exempt from this standard. No testing of back-up generators shall occur between the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. 4. Fencing: Security fencing, if used, shall be painted or coated with non- reflective color. Fencing shall comply with the requirements listed in RMC 4-4-040, Fences and Hedges. 5. Lighting: Towers shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the FAA or other applicable authority. If lighting is required, the governing authority may review the available lighting alternatives and approve the design that would cause the least disturbance to the surrounding views. Security lighting for the equipment shelters or cabinets and other on-the-ground ancillary equipment is also permitted, as long as it is appropriately down shielded to keep light within the boundaries of the site. 13 `tiW ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 41 ` 0 6. Advertising Prohibited: No lettering, symbols, images, or trademarks large enough to be legible to occupants of vehicular traffic on any adjacent roadway shall be placed on or affixed to any part of a telecommunications tower, antenna array or antenna, other than as required by FCC regulations regarding tower registration or other applicable law. Antenna arrays may be located on previously approved signs or billboards without alteration of the existing advertising or sign. 7.Building Standards: Wireless communication support structures shall be constructed so as to meet or exceed the most recent Electronic Industries Association/Telecommunications Industries Association(EIA/TIA)222 Revision F Standard entitled: "Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures" (or equivalent), as it may be updated or amended. Prior to issuance of a building permit the Building Official shall be provided with an engineer's certification that the support structure's design meets or exceeds those standards. 8.Radio Frequency Standards: The applicant shall ensure that the WCF will not cause localized interference with the reception of area television or radio broadcasts. If on review the City finds that the WCF interferes with such reception, and if such interference is not remedied within thirty(30)days, the City may revoke or modify the permit. 9. Special Requirements for Equipment Shelters/Cabinets within the Public Right-of-Way: All equipment and cabinets within public right-of-way are subject to the approval of the Development Services Division and shall be as small and unobtrusive as is practicable. 14 ... ORDINANCE NO. 5 2 41 —r SECTION VI. Section 4-4-140.G of Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: G. STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF WIRELESS FACILITIES: For definitions of specific types of wireless communication facilities, see RMC 4- 11-230. 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Subsection B of"Wireless Communication Facilities—Terms Related To"of Definitions W, of Section 4-11-230 of Chapter 11,Definitions, of Title (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: B. Antenna: Any system of poles, panels, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals. Antennas include the following types: 1. Dish Antenna: see Parabolic Antenna. 2. Omni-Directional Antenna(also known as a"Whip" Antenna): transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a three hundred sixty degree(360°) radial pattern, and which is up to sixteen feet(16')in height and up to four inches (4") in diameter. 3. Directional Antenna(also known as a"Panel" Antenna): transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a specific directional pattern of less than three hundred sixty degrees(360°). 4. Panel Antenna: see Directional Antenna. 5. Parabolic Antenna(also known as a"Dish" Antenna): is a bowl- shaped device for the reception and/or transmission of radio frequency communications signals in a specific directional pattern. 6. Parabolic Antenna, Large: A parabolic antenna greater than 39.37 inches in diameter but not to exceed 200" in diameter. 7. Whip Antenna: see Omni-Directional Antenna. 20 ORDINANCE NO. 5241 ...- SECTION VII. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and 30 days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 27th day of November , 2006. •\J- Wattlevi Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 27th day of November , 2006. de,„___ Kathy Keolker, Mayor Appr ed as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney 4bFR4 u 2� Date of Publication: 12/1/2006 (summary) SEAL *_ A ORD.1275:8/28106:ma i � 21 November 27,2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 419 Residential- 8 dwelling units per acre, King County zoning)to R-8 (Residential - 8 dwelling units per net acre, Renton zoning); Hudson. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance#5238 An ordinance was read establishing the zoning classification for approximately Annexation: Hudson, R-10 6.6 acres, located in two sections,the smallest some 1.9 acres,on the western Zoning side of 108th Ave. SE; and the largest, some 4.7 acres, on the east side of 108th Ave. SE, both south of SE 168th St., if extended; annexed within the City of Renton from R-18 (Urban Residential - 18 dwelling units per acre, King County zoning), R-12 (Urban Residential- 12 dwelling units per acre,King County zoning) and R-8 (Urban Residential - 8 dwelling units per acre, King County zoning) to R-10 (Residential - 10 dwelling units per net acre,Renton zoning); Hudson. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance#5239 An ordinance was read amending the 2006 Budget to authorize $35,000 from Community Services: Park increased revenues to offset increased overtime and labor costs due to weather Fund Budget Increase, Staffing related crowd control and the extended Sockeye season. MOVED BY LAW, Expenses SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance#5240 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, Utility: Public Works of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code by increasing public works Construction Permit Fees construction permit fees. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. Ordinance#5241 An ordinance was read amending Chapters 2,4, and 11 of Title IV Development Services: (Development Regulations) of City Code by permitting wireless communication Wireless Communication facilities within public rights-of-way in residential areas and to incorporate three Facilities in Residential Zones pre-existing administrative determinations that clarify the wireless regulations. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT n THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CANCEL Council: Budget Workshop THE BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR 11/29/2006. CARRIED. Cancellation Council: Committee on Council President-Elect Nelson announced that the Committee on Committees Committees will be comprised of herself and Councilmembers Law and Corman. AUDIENCE COMMENT John Cowan, 1830 NE 24th St., Renton, 98056, speaking on the subject of the Citizen Comment: Cowan- rezone of the upper Kennydale area, indicated that he attended the related public 2006 Comprehensive Plan hearings and addressed the Planning Commission on the matter. He explained Amendments,Upper that he owns a 0.5 acre property in the area, which lacks wetlands, and is Kennydale Area adjacently located to four higher density developments. He questioned why the Planning Commission's recommendation not to rezone the area was reversed by the Council's Planning and Development Committee. Pointing out that the members of the Planning Commission are volunteers, Mr. Cowan expressed concern that their recommendations do not carry much weight and can be arbitrarily reversed. Stating that the Planning Commission is an advisory board,Mayor Keolker explained that the decision authority rests with the City Council who can choose to accept or reject recommendations from the Planning Commission or any other board and commission. November 20,2006 Renton City Council Minutes , Page 407 Development Services: An ordinance was read amending Chapters 2,4, and 11 of Title IV Wireless Communication (Development Regulations) of City Code by permitting wireless communication Facilities in Residential Zones facilities within public rights-of-way in residential areas and to incorporate three pre-existing administrative determinations that clarify the wireless regulations. /� MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 11/27/2006. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THE Transportation: Downtown ISSUE OF CONNECTIVITY TO DOWNTOWN FROM THE LANDING Connectivity to The Landing, AND DIRECTION SIGNAGE FOR DOWNTOWN TO THE Downtown Direction Signage TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION)COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Finance: Business License MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER A Billing Cycle BRIEFING ON THE NEW BUSINESS LICENSE BILLING CYCLE TO FINANCE COMMITTEE. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Inez Petersen, PO Box 1295, Renton, 98057, inquired as to which fund the$1.5 Citizen Comment: Petersen - million set aside for Highlands study area infrastructure improvements is in. Various Regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendment concerning the upper Kennydale area, Ms. Petersen expressed concern that citizens were not given the opportunity to speak publicly on the matter and the decision to adopt R-4 zoning was a result of a staff recommendation. Councilman Clawson clarified that the decision was based on more than the staff recommendation, and he pointed out that public hearings were held on the matter. Continuing, Ms. Petersen inquired as to how Highlands Community Association events such as the upcoming Christmas dance can be City-sponsored. On another topic, Ms. Petersen stated that City staff did not grant Jeff Colee a fence height variance, and he must remove the fence he erected to keep cats out of his backyard. Noting that Mr. Colee is wheelchair-bound, she pointed out that the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)requires cities to modify their zoning to accommodate the disabled. Stating that he read the staff decision, City Attorney Larry Warren explained that staff has criteria on when a variance may be granted that has been established by the Council. He indicated that the fence did not meet the standards as established by City Code, and that the original reason for Mr. Colee to build the over-height fence no longer exists, as the adjacent neighbor who was responsible for the cat problem has now moved. Citizen Comment: Lorenz- Stephanie Lorenz, 13515 SE Maple Valley Rd., Renton, 98058, expressed Tree Hazard, Maple Valley concern that cottonwood trees growing on the sloughing slope along Maple Hwy Valley Hwy., west of Riverview Park and east of the former Stoneway Concrete Plant site, may fall across the road and hurt someone. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED. Citizen Comment: McOmber- Howard McOmber,475 Olympia Ave.NE, Renton, 98056, asked that the City Various review Jeff Colee's fence situation(discussed by previous speaker Petersen),as the problem does not seem to be totally solved. Mr. McOmber also issued an invitation to the Highlands Community Association's Christmas party, which will be held on December 16. Councilman Clawson pointed out that Jeff Colee can appeal the staffs decision. November 20,2006 Renton City Council Minutes Page 403 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending Utilities Committee concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the proposed amendments Utility: Public Works to the public works construction permit fees (Water Construction Permits, Construction Permit Fees Water Meter Installations, Water Meter Processing, and Wastewater and Surface Water Construction Permits) and incorporate them into an ordinance. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 406 for ordinance.) Utility: WRIA 8 & 9 Salmon Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the Water Habitat Plan Implementation, Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 8 and WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan Interlocal Agreements interlocal agreements. The Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the interlocal agreements between the City and other jurisdictions participating in the implementation of the WRIA 8 and WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plans for the time period of 2007-2015. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 406 for resolution.) Planning& Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report Committee regarding the 2007 Comprehensive Plan pre-applications and requests. The Comprehensive Plan: 2007 Committee recommended concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve Amendments, Pre-Applications the request for pre-application review for Application 2007-Pre-01, Alan Kunovsky's request for review of land use designation at 326 Park Ave. N., and Application 2007-Pre-02, O'Farrell Properties LLC's request for land use designation and multi-family policy review at 188 Hardie Ave. SW, including four parcels of contiguous property between Rainier Ave. S., Hardie Ave. S., and SW Victoria St. The Committee further recommended that these applications be forwarded to the Planning Commission for inclusion in the 2007 work program pending successful completion of an application for a Comprehensive Plan amendment by 12/15/2006. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Development Services: Private Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report Stormwater Utilities in regarding private stormwater utilities in geologically hazardous areas. The Geologically Hazardous Areas Committee met to discuss the proposed revision to the critical areas regulations, which would exempt new surface water discharges from private storm systems on steep slopes. Currently,public surface water discharges are allowed to discharge on or near steep slopes in order to improve slope stability. However, private stormwater systems are not permitted to discharge, even when such utilities would reduce erosion and improve slope stability. The Committee recommended that a public hearing regarding the proposed amendments be held by the City Council on 12/4/2006. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Development Services: Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report Wireless Communication recommending concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the City Facilities in Residential Zones Code amendments to permit wireless communication facilities within public p}.� rights-of-way within residential zones and adopt the ordinance. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 407 for ordinance.) AOVDBY I b b COUNCIL Date /1-Z-,2406 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE REPORT November 20, 2006 Amendments for Wireless Regulations (Referred April 5, 2004) hj i l J(e/2CC The Planning and Development Committee recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve the code amendments to permit wireless communication facilities within public rights-of-way within residential zones and adopt the ordinance. \J./1/w, Terri Briere, Cheitir Dan Clawson, Vice Chair 0/7) Marcie Palmer, Member cc: Gregg Zimmerman,P/B/PW Administrator Neil Watts,Development Services Director Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Manager planning and dev wireless regs revisions.doc\ Rev 01/06 bh November 6,2006 , Renton City Council Minutes Page 376 AJLS: East Renton Plateau Administrative, Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval PAA, King County of an agreement with King County regarding the East Renton Plateau Potential Annexation Area. Refer to Committee of the Whole. AJLS: Potential Annexation Administrative,Judicial and Legal Services Department recommended approval Areas, King County of an agreement with King County relating to the potential future annexation of four of Renton's Potential Annexation Areas. Refer to Committee of the Whole. Community Services: Ivars Community Services Department recommended approval to allocate Contract Unanticipated unanticipated revenue in the amount of$38,760 from Ivar's, Inc. (as per Ivar's Revenue Allocation, Holiday contract with the City)to supplement expenditures associated with the holiday Lights lights program. Council concur. (See page 378 for ordinance.) Community Services: Park Community Services Department requested authorization to increase the park Fund Budget Increase, Staffing fund budget in the amount of$35,000 for intermittent parks and recreation Expenses staffing expenses. Refer to Finance Committee. Court Case: Patrick Gress, Court Case filed on behalf of Patrick Gress by Peter T. Connick, 157 Yesler CRT-06-004 Way, #518, Seattle, 98104,requesting removal of forfeiture proceeding to district court and return of plaintiffs property seized by the Renton Police Department on 3/23/2006. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Development Services: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of Meadow II Short Plat, ROW dedication for additional right-of-way at Meadow Ave. N. to fulfill a Dedication, Meadow Ave N, requirement of the Meadow II Short Plat. Council concur. SHP-05-157 Development Services: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of Windstone II Short Plat, ROW dedication for additional right-of-way at Mt. Baker Ave. NE and at Nile Ave. Dedication, Mt Baker Ave NE NE to fulfill a requirement of the Windstone II Short Plat. Council concur. &Nile Ave NE, SHP-04-124 Development Services: Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of Windstone III Short Plat, dedication for additional right-of-way at Kitsap P1. NE to fulfill a requirement ROW Dedication, Kitsap Pl of the Windstone III Short Plat. Council concur. NE, SHP-04-136 Development Services: Private Development Services Division requested approval to allow private stormwater Stormwater Utilities in utilities to be installed in geologically hazardous areas. Refer to Planning and Geologically Hazardous Areas Development Committee. Development Services: Development Services Division recommended approval to permit wireless Wireless Communication V IA communication facilities in residential zones within public rights-of-way. Refer Facilities in Residential Zones to Planning and Development Committee. Annexation: Aster Park, Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Sunset Blvd NE submitted 60% Direct Petition to Annex for the proposed Aster Park Annexation and recommended a public hearing be set on 11/20/2006 to consider the petition and future zoning; 19.85 acres located along the south side of Sunset Blvd. NE, west of 148th Ave. SE. Council concur. Annexation: Hudson, Benson Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Rd S & SE 168th St recommended a public hearing be set on 11/20/2006 to consider the proposed Hudson Annexation and future zoning of the 13.69-acre site located in the vicinity of Benson Rd. S. and SE 168th St. Council concur. • "'ITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA``1TILL AI#: Submitting Data: Planning/Building/Public Works For Agenda of: November 6, 2006 Dept/Div/Board Development Services Division Staff Jennifer Henning, x7286 Agenda Status Contact Consent Subject: Public Hearing... Ordinance amending Title 4 and other sections of the Renton Correspondence Municipal Code to permit wireless communication facilities Ordinance X within residential zones. Resolution Old Business Exhibits: New Business Issue Paper Study Sessions Ordinance Information... Recommended Action: Approvals: Refer to Planning and Development Committee Legal Dept Finance Dept Other Fiscal Impact: None Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment Amount Revenue Budgeted Generated Total Project Budget City Share Total Project SUMMARY OF ACTION: Staff has drafted an ordinance as directed by the Council, to permit wireless communication facilities within public rights-of-way within residential zones. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve code amendments to permit wireless communication facilities within public rights-of-way within residential zones and adopt the ordinance. H:1Division.s\Develop.ser\Dev&plan.ing\SGeiser\Issue Papers\WirelessAgendaBill.doc �ti`sY O� PLANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS us ♦ DEPARTMENT :r3 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 24, 2006 TO: Randy Corman, Council President Members of the Renton City Council CC: ,Kathy Keolker, Mayor 1 FROM: Gregg Zimmermandministrator STAFF CONTACT: Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Manager, ext. 7286 SUBJECT: Wireless Communication Ordinance ISSUE: Should the City of Renton permit wireless communication facilities and their associated equipment cabinets within residential zones? RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes that changes to existing City regulations are necessary in order to improve cellular service for the Renton community. Staff recommends that Council approve the ordinance. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: The City's existing wireless regulations were adopted in 1997. Since this time, use of cellular phones has significantly increased. The wireless service carriers have reported capacity problems due to the limited number of existing wireless towers and the amount of calls these existing towers can handle. Wireless service providers have requested a number of code amendments that would allow the wireless network to better function by allowing the replacement of existing power poles or light standards with taller poles on a limited basis in order to accommodate wireless antennas. These limited pole replacements would only be allowed if the need is clearly demonstrated by the service provider, and phone coverage cannot be provided using other permitted antenna locations. Problems identified by the wireless industry include: • Inadequate coverage in residential neighborhoods: Some residents don't have "in-home coverage" at all. In some cases, where there is in-home coverage, dropped calls can also be a problem (e.g. a call is lost when walking down to the basement). Page 2 of 2 '4110, '' • October 24,2006 • Overall capacity issues: During times of peak use (e.g. when there is a traffic jam on I-405), the wireless network may become overloaded. If additional smaller scale facilities can be added to supplement the existing tower(monopole) system, the number of"system busy"or other error messages and dropped calls will be reduced. Currently, calls may be lost during the hand off from one large tower to another. The proposed amendments would allow wireless communication antennas of up to 16 feet to be placed on existing power poles (subject to approval of Puget Sound Energy) and/or on existing City street light standards. The amendments would also allow replacement of existing power poles (subject to the approval of Puget Sound Energy) and/or replacement of existing City street lights with taller support structures in order to allow the installation of antennas up to 16 feet in height. In addition,the regulations would permit new antennas greater than 10 feet in height, or pole replacement for use as a monopole, only when it is demonstrated by the service provider that no practical alternative is available to provide the same level of phone service. A public hearing was conducted before the Renton City Council on the proposed amendments September 13, 2004. Council directed staff and the City Attorney to draft the ordinance allowing the amendments. Drafting of the ordinance was delayed in order to ensure accuracy and to avoid conflict with zoning code changes that were underway at the same time. The City Attorney has now completed work on the amendments. CONCLUSION: The Council should approve the ordinance allowing wireless communication antennas and their associated equipment cabinets within residential zones in order to improve cellular service for the Renton community. h:\division.s\develop.ser\dev&plan.ing\sgeiser\issue papers\wirelessissuepaper draft.doc CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTERS 2, 4, AND 11 OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY PERMITTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND TO INCORPORATE THREE PRE-EXISTING ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATIONS THAT CLARIFY THE WIRELESS REGULATIONS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 4-2-060.P of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts—Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows: 1 OW yese . co k Z I /Ia I12 z O 0 I 9 a co / co cL QQ\ < < <2 a a_ a_ <N. in CI 0 / / LL / / / < /1 O / 0 2 C 0. < < 21 N k 0 0. 0 CL < 0_ U co D S 0- / 2 0_ ■ _ = o / 2 n o \ a / < a. cL 0_ 0 0_ CL < a k - < 0 0_ / < 41 Cl) 7 < 0 0. 0. 0. a :Fr » _ & I O 0. 0_ < 2 < < < « 2 & 0 CL 1- I 0 O « « z fi co < CL 0. 0_ I < I i < 0_ 0_ 2 < 2 c / 0. CL I / I qI $ -4 o m $ m W 2 7 0_ I / 2 « < 2 a / 0_ 0. LO I \ il 2 ® 0 § a) oI o k = / CO Cl) ) 2 / § 2 f 0 e 2 7 n ° 2 2 2 \ q o q 2 � 3 q 7 7 7 I E c e 0 a t t t 0 / q ƒ f ƒ § / E k t ° 7 k c CO \ E ° i f $ 2 % c / § 2 2 2 � 0 c 0 f O - 7 o g k@ a .0 \ 7 2 Ili o p 2 / E $ k\ 0 / k .g z w o ° b � c2 c = E@ o q \ / .. k k / 0 k a SECTION II. The subsections on "Wireless Communication Facilities" in Sections 4-2-070.A through S of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts—Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as follows: 4-2-070.A RESOURCE CONSERVATION (RC) Uses allowed in the RC Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic Antennas— Large H#45 4-2-070.B RESIDENTIAL-1 DU/AC (R-1) Uses allowed in the R-1 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas - Large H#45 3 vie ORDINANCE NO. 4-2-070.0 RESIDENTIAL-4 DU/AC(R-4) Uses allowed in the R-4 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas - Large H#45 4-2-070.D RESIDENTIAL-8 DU/AC (R-8) Uses allowed in the R-8 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas - Large H#45 4-2-070.E RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOMES (RMH) Uses allowed in the RMH Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas - Large H#45 4 ORDINANCE NO. 4-2-070.F RESIDENTIAL-10 DU/AC (R-10) Uses allowed in the R-10 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas- Large H#45 4-2-070.G RESIDENTIAL-14 DU/AC (R-14) Uses allowed in the R-14 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas AD#46 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property H#45 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Parabolic antennas - Large H#45 4-2-070.H RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY(RM) Uses allowed in the RM Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures H#48 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property AD#46 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#45 Monopole II support structures H#48 Parabolic antennas—Large AD#46 5 timo ORDINANCE NO. 4-2-070.1 COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (CN) Uses allowed in the CN Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures H#48 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property AD#46 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#46 Monopole II support structures H#48 Parabolic antennas -Large AD#46 4-2-070.J CENTER VILLAGE (CV) Uses allowed in the CV Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures H#48 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures H#48 Parabolic antennas- Large P#44 6 �,.. ORDINANCE NO. ... 4-2-070.K COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL (CA) Uses allowed in the CA Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures AD#47 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures AD#47 Parabolic antennas—Large P#44 4-2-070.L CENTER DOWNTOWN (CD) Uses allowed in the CD Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures H#48 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property AD#46 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#46 Monopole II support structures H#48 Parabolic antennas— Large AD#46 7 r ORDINANCE NO. `�r✓ 4-2-070.M COMMERCIAL OFFICE(CO) Uses allowed in the CO Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures AD#47 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures AD#47 Parabolic antennas—Large P#44 4-2-070.N COMMERCIAL/OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL (COR) Uses allowed in the COR Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures H#48 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property AD#46 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD#46 Monopole II support structures H#48 Parabolic antennas—Large AD#46 8 ORDINANCE NO. 4-2-070.0 INDUSTRIAL LIGHT(IL) Uses allowed in the IL Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures AD#47 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures AD#47 Parabolic antennas—Large P#44 4-2-070.P INDUSTRIAL MEDIUM (IM) Uses allowed in the IM Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures AD#47 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures AD#47 Parabolic antennas- Large P#44 9 ORDINANCE NO. 4-2-070.Q INDUSTRIAL HEAVY(IH) Uses allowed in the IH Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Lattice towers support structures AD#47 Macro facility antennas P#44 Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas P#44 Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P#49 Monopole I support structures on private property P#44 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way P#44 Monopole II support structures AD#47 Parabolic antennas - Large P#44 4-2-070.R URBAN CENTER NORTH 1 (UC-N1) Uses allowed in the UC-N 1 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas H Micro facility antennas Mini facility antennas AD-P Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P A8 4-2-070.S URBAN CENTER NORTH 2 (UC-N2) Uses allowed in the UC-N2 Zone are as follows: USES: TYPE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Macro facility antennas H Micro facility antennas P Mini facility antennas AD-R Minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities P AD 10 ORDINANCE NO. SECTION III. Note 45 of Section 4-2-080.A of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts—Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 45. For Monopoles Proposed on Private Property: May be allowed via a Hearing Examiner conditional use permit provided that the site is over one acre in size and the facility has minimum setbacks of one hundred feet(100') from any adjacent residentially zoned parcel; otherwise the use is prohibited. For Monopoles Proposed on Public Right of Way: May be allowed via an Administrative Conditional Use Permit and Right of Way Use Permit. SECTION IV. Note 48 of Section 4-2-080.A of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts—Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 48. A Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit is required. However, this use is typically pProhibited if located within three hundred feet(300') of an RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8, R-10, or R-14 Zone, unless the Development Services Division determines that all residentially zoned property within three hundred feet (300') of the proposed facility is undevelopable due to critical areas regulations (RMC 4-3-050), in which case the new wireless support structure can be reviewed as of erwice may be al owed with a Hearing Examiner Ceonditional Uuse Ppermit. 11 Now ORDINANCE NO. SECTION V. Section 4-4-140.F of Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: F. STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TYPES OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES: 1. Equipment Shelters or Cabinets: a) Location: Accessory equipment facilities used to house wireless communication equipment and associated cabling should be located within buildings or placed underground when possible. A shelter or cabinet used to house radio cabinet to the s , or otherwise appropriately concealed, camouflaged or located underground. However, in those cases where it can be demonstrated by the applicant to the reviewing official that the equipment When they cannot be located in buildings or underground, equipment shelters or cabinets shall be fenced, screened and/or landscaped to the satisfaction of the reviewing official. ^f...,.,a ce with RMC n n 07n r ands,ap;n,, b) Landscaping and Screening: Landscaping, for accessory equipment located on private property shall include a minimum fifteen foot (15') sight obscuring landscape buffer around the accessory equipment facility. Accessory equipment facilities located on the roof of any building need not be landscaped but shall be enclosed so as to be shielded from view. Accessory equipment located on public right of way shall be screened and/or landscaped as determined by the reviewing official 12 ...- ORDINANCE NO. through the Conditional Use Permit Process. Accessory equipment facilities may not be enclosed with exposed metal surfaces. c) Size: The applicant must provide documentation to the reviewing official that the size of any accessory equipment is the minimum possible necessary to meet the provider's service needs. 2. Visual Impact: Site location and development shall preserve the pre-existing character of the surrounding buildings and land uses and the zone district to the extent consistent with the function of the communications equipment. Wireless communication towers shall be integrated through location and design to blend in with the existing characteristics of the site to the extent practical. Existing on-site vegetation shall be preserved or improved, and disturbance of the existing topography shall be minimized, unless such disturbance would result in less visual impact of the site to the surrounding area. located in buildings, equipment shelters or cabinets shall be fenced, screened and metal surfaces. 13 IOW ORDINANCE NO. 3 4. Maximum Noise Levels: No equipment shall be operated so as to produce noise in levels above forty five (45) dB as measured from the nearest property line on which the attached wireless communication facility is located. Operation of a back-up power generator in the event of power failure or the testing of a back-up generator between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. are exempt from this standard. No testing of back-up generators shall occur between the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. 4 5. Fencing: Security fencing, if used, shall be painted or coated with non-reflective color. Fencing shall comply with the requirements listed in RMC 4-4-040, Fences and Hedges. 5 6. Lighting: Towers shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the FAA or other applicable authority. If lighting is required, the governing authority may review the available lighting alternatives and approve the design that would cause the least disturbance to the surrounding views. Security lighting for the equipment shelters or cabinets and other on-the-ground ancillary equipment is also permitted, as long as it is appropriately down shielded to keep light within the boundaries of the site. 6 7. Advertising Prohibited: No lettering, symbols, images, or trademarks large enough to be legible to occupants of vehicular traffic on any adjacent roadway shall be placed on or affixed to any part of a telecommunications tower, antenna array or antenna, other than as required by FCC regulations regarding tower registration or other applicable law. Antenna arrays may be located on previously approved signs or billboards without alteration of the existing advertising or sign. 7 8. Building Standards: Wireless communication support structures shall be constructed so as to meet or exceed the most recent Electronic Industries 14 ORDINANCE NO. Association/Telecommunications Industries Association(EIA/TIA) 222 Revision F Standard entitled: "Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures" (or equivalent), as it may be updated or amended. Prior to issuance of a building permit the Building Official shall be provided with an engineer's certification that the support structure's design meets or exceeds those standards. A wireless-eemmunieatiens-suppert-stfueture-shall-he-leeated-in-sueh-a-manner-that-if-the lines an other telecom.-.,unie tions tower 8 9. Radio Frequency Standards: The applicant shall ensure that the WCF will not cause localized interference with the reception of area television or radio broadcasts. If on review the City finds that the WCF interferes with such reception, and if such interference is not remedied within thirty(30) days, the City may revoke or modify the this permit. 9. Special Requirements for Equipment Shelters/Cabinets within the Public Right-of-Way: All equipment and cabinets within public right-of-way are subject to the approval of the Development Services Division and shall be as small and unobtrusive as is practicable. SECTION VI. Section 4-4-140.G of Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 15 ORDINANCE NO. curl G. STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF WIRELESS FACILITIES: For definitions of specific types of wireless communication facilities, see RMC 4- 11-230. 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CO 0 3 U) C m = 2 0 \ '5 \ 2 o o � mo % ® _ _ _ c .c2 \ p m u a) 2 z / E § z 2 -000 \ / /" 0 as O / m q U 0 "Neer Nur' • SECTION VI. Subsection B of"Wireless Communication Facilities—Terms Related To"of Definitions W, of Section 4-11-230 of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: B. Antenna: Any system of poles, panels, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals. Antennas include the following types: 1. Dish Antenna: see Parabolic Antenna. 2. Omni-Directional Antenna(also known as a"Whip"Antenna): transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a three hundred sixty degree (360°) radial pattern, and which is up to sixteen feet(16') in height and up to four inches (4") in diameter. 3. Directional Antenna (also known as a"Panel"Antenna): transmits and receives radio frequency signals in a specific directional pattern of less than three hundred sixty degrees (360°). 4. Panel Antenna: see Directional Antenna. 5. Parabolic Antenna(also known as a"Dish"Antenna): is a bowl- shaped device for the reception and/or transmission of radio frequency communications signals in a specific directional pattern. 6. Parabolic Antenna, Large: A parabolic antenna greater than 39.37 inches in diameter but not to exceed 200" in diameter. 7. Whip Antenna: see Omni-Directional Antenna. 23 volitly ORDINANCE NO. *00 SECTION VII. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and 30 days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2006. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2006. Kathy Keolker, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. 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ROLL CALL OF DON PERSSON, Council President;MARCIE PALMER; TERRI BRIERE; COUNCILMEMBERS DENIS LAW; TONI NELSON; RANDY CORMAN. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMAN DAN CLAWSON. CARRIED. CITY STAFF IN KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Chief ATTENDANCE Administrative Officer; ZANETTA FONTES,Assistant City Attorney; BONNIE WALTON, City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN, Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator; JENNIF'ER HENNING, Principal Planner;ALEX PIETSCH,Economic Development Administrator; DON ERICKSON, Senior Planner; COMMANDER KENT CURRY, Police Department. PROCLAMATION A proclamation by Mayor Keolker-Wheeler was read declaring October 23, Make A Difference Day- 2004, to be "Make A Difference Day" in the City of Renton, urging citizens to October 23, 2004 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 This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in Development Services: accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker-Wheeler reopened the Wireless Communication public hearing continued from 9/13/2004 to consider the proposed City Code Facilities in Residential Zones 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. 9 October 18,2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 357 4. Long-term maintenance of landscaping around equipment cabinets. 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 AUTHORJ7F FORWARDING THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES CITY CODE REVISIONS TO THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR PREPARATION OF THE ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Annexation: Johnson, 142nd This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in Ave SE 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.) rSY Ufa 0� • -cvNTo� City of Renton PUBLIC INFORMATION HANDOUT October 18, 2004 Wireless Communication Facilities Code RevMI isions For additional information, please contact: Jennifer Henning, Project Manager; City of Renton Development Services Division; (425)430-7286 ISSUE: Current City Code does not permit monopoles or extension of existing utility poles for cellular/wireless antennas in residentially zoned neighborhoods. Wireless/cellular companies are having difficulty providing good phone coverage in certain Renton neighborhoods as a result of this restriction. Staff have developed draft amendments to Chapter 4 of Title 4 during review of the existing Wireless Regulations. These recommended amendments respond to the expressed needs of the wireless purveyors, allowing the replacement of existing power poles or light standards with taller poles on a limited basis in order to accommodate wireless antennas. These limited pole replacements would only be allowed if the need is clearly demonstrated by the service provider, and phone coverage cannot be provided using other permitted antenna locations. RECOMMENDATION: The Development Services Division recommends amending the Wireless Regulations. The amendments would: 1. Allow wireless communication antennas (of up to 16 feet) to be placed on existing power poles (subject to approval of Puget Sound Energy) and/or existing City street light standards. 2. Allow replacement of existing power poles (subject to the approval of Puget Sound Energy) and/or replacement of existing City street lights with taller support structures in order to allow the installation of antennas up to 16 feet in height. 3. Permit new antenna greater than 10 feet in height, or pole replacement for use as a monopole, only when it is demonstrated by the service provider that no practical alternative is available to provide the same level of phone service. 4. Allow the installation of associated equipment cabinets within public street right-of- way or on abutting residentially zoned properties. 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U a v ct Gi ..aR; ca . 5 o ° 000E-, xio c 3 F-, o .E ,� lv) H Z ¢ U CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 18th day of October, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for continuance of a public hearing to be held in the seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, to consider the following: Proposed amendments to Renton Municipal Code to permit monopole wireless communication facilities within rights-of-way in residential neighborhoods All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present written or oral comments regarding the proposal. Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. For information,call 425-430-6502. ,ae-444.1-1-V WO-67A- Bonnie I. Walton City Clerk Published King County Journal October 8, 2004 Account No. 50640 10/5/2004 Notice sent to 4 Parties of Record, per attached labels. D. Evans cc: Jennifer Toth Henning Parties of Record - Public Hearing : Wireless Comm - "roposed RMC Amends Liz Carrasquero David Warwick, Zoning Supervisor Andrew Nenninger, Real Estate Mgr Wireless Facilities, Inc. T-Mobile T-Mobile 575 Andover Prak West, Suite 201 19807 North Creek Parkway North 19807 North Creek Parkway North Tukwila, WA 98188 Suite 101 Suite 101 Bothell, WA 98011 Bothell, WA 98011 Roger Smith Cingular Wireless 2445 140th Av NE, Suite 202 Bellevue, WA 98005 ®09t5 aoj aleidwal as wLslaags paai gloows CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 18th day of October, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for continuance of a public hearing to be held in the seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, to consider the following: Proposed amendments to Renton Municipal Code to permit monopole wireless communication facilities within rights-of-way in residential neighborhoods All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present written or oral comments regarding the proposal. Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. For information, call 425-430-6502. WGUeter\-- Bonnie I. Walton City Clerk Published King County Journal October 8, 2004 Account No. 50640 • September 13,2004 — Renton City Council Minutes `"�" Page 301 Ms. Hart expressed her disappointment with the recommended twenty percent funding cut, and noted the effect the cut will have on the resource center. Pointing out that the resource center is on the cutting edge of prevention and information for sexual assault services, she detailed the services and programs the agency provides. Ms. Hart concluded by expressing her appreciation for the community's support of the agency. Larry Johnson, 14308 165th Pl. SE, Renton, 98059,representing Lutheran Community Services Northwest, expressed his appreciation for the funding recommendation. Mr. Johnson said the capital funding will go towards the development of a South King County community service facility, which will provide senior housing,childcare, immigrant and refugee services,elderly and disabled services,counseling, and family support. He emphasized that this new facility is possible because of the partnership of the cities, businesses, and individuals in South King County. Celia Forrest, 1010 S. 2nd St.,Renton, 98055, spoke on behalf of the YWCA, and noted how difficult it is becoming for private non-profit organizations, as expenses continue to increase and the income decreases. Stating that the YWCA serves people whose lives are in danger, Ms. Forrest stressed that the organization responds to the community's emerging needs, such as for the victims of domestic violence. She indicated that as the economy gets worse, all human services are being affected. Ms.Forrest stated that the YWCA serves a wide variety of people with a diverse staff, and needs help to figure out how to continue this necessary work. Correspondence was read from Susan Richards,Executive Director for Community in Schools of Renton, 300 SW 7th St., Renton, 98055,expressing disappointment in the decreased funding recommendation, saying that the percentage of the decrease was very high for Communities in Schools when compared to the other agency funding cuts. She asked that the funding be more equitably allocated to all eligible agencies. Ms. Richards also requested that the Contingency Plan prioritize allocating additional funds to restore funding to agencies that have received decreases,rather than being applied proportionately to all. Correspondence was read from Del Mead, Renton Clothes Bank Board President, 1025 S. 3rd St.,Renton,98055,expressing gratitude for Renton's continued funding support of the clothes bank. She stated that the recommended$8,000 in funding covers most of the operating costs and additional funding is received from service clubs,businesses, and citizens. Detailing the needs that are served by the clothes bank,Ms. Mead noted that in August,457 families were served-seventy-five percent of who were children. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THESE LETTERS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. There being no further public comment, it was MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY PERSSON,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. Development Services: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in Wireless Communication accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Keolker-Wheeler opened the Facilities in Residential Zones public hearing to consider the proposed City Code amendments to permit wireless communication facilities in residential neighborhoods. September 13,2004 Renton City Council Minutes `"'' Page 302 Jennifer Henning, Principal Planner,explained that City Code does not allow monopoles or extensions of existing utility poles for wireless antennas in residentially zoned neighborhoods,and wireless providers find it difficult to provide good coverage. The problems are the lack of in-home coverage, dropped calls, and overall capacity issues, such as the wireless network becoming overloaded during peak usage times. Ms. Henning stated that staff recommends changes to the City's existing wireless regulations to allow for new monopoles in residential neighborhoods on a very limited basis, as follows: • Allow wireless communication antennas on existing power poles and/or existing street lights; • Allow replacement of existing power poles and/or replacement of existing city street lights with taller support structures; • Allow antennas greater than ten feet only if applicant demonstrates that no practical alternative is available to provide the same level of service; and • Allow the installation of equipment cabinets within public street rights-of- way or on abutting residentially zoned properties. These structures must be located underground,or in a suitable location with appropriate screening. Council President Persson stated his concerns regarding being able to contact the wireless providers in the event of any problems,the possibility that the towers will interfere with public safety radio communications, the need to remove graffiti from the equipment cabinets in a timely manner, and the long- term maintenance of landscaping. Councilman Corman expressed his concern about view obstruction, and recommended that the poles be sited so that no one bears a disproportionate impact. Public comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY PALMER,COUNCIL CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO OCTOBER 18, 2004. CARRIED. RECESS MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY LAW, COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Time: 9:08 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:17 p.m.; roll was called; all Councilmembers present. Development Services: Ken Lyons, Cingular Wireless, 14042 NE 8th St., Suite 210,Bellevue,98007, Wireless Communication was invited to comment on the topic of wireless communication facilities in Facilities in Residential Zones residential zones. He explained that Puget Sound Energy requires a safety clearance between their power lines and the antennas on their poles,and the Federal Communications Commission does not allow any antennas to be placed lower than ten meters(approximately 33 feet). Therefore, most utility poles in residential areas are not available for antenna placement. In regards to the issue of interference with emergency radio communications that use the 800 megahertz bandwidth,Mr. Lyons pointed out that with the exception of Nextel,most wireless providers use the 1900 megahertz frequency. He indicated that this issue is being addressed at the national level. In conclusion, he noted the difficulty of addressing view obstruction issues, and suggested that the intent be clearly stated in the City Code. September 13,2004 `""° Renton City Council Minutes ',ft.., Page 303 Councilman Corman suggested that staff consider limits by distance when evaluating the view obstruction issues. ADMINISTRATIVE Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative REPORT 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: * The King Conservation District Board of Supervisors recently awarded the Renton Parks Division the 2004 Local Government Conservation Award for the division's initiative and support on habitat enhancement work at the Black River Riparian Forest. * A new ordinance related to motorized foot scooters is now in effect in Renton. The ordinance requires scooter users to be age 13 years or older; obey all rules of the road; wear helmets; and affix a muffler or modified muffling device to the scooter. They are not allowed in any park,trail, or sidewalk, or on streets with a speed limit above 25 miles per hour. Additionally, scooters may not be operated from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. * Renton residents will see a change in the day their garbage,recycling, and yard waste are collected beginning October 4th. Customers will soon receive printed information about the change in their collection day. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of August 23, 2004. Council concur. August 23, 2004 Appeal: Sunset Bluff City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision on the Sunset Bluff Preliminary Plat, SR 900 LLC, Preliminary Plat(PP-04-002);appeal filed by SR 900,LLC,9125 10th Ave. S., PP-04-002 Seattle,98108,on 8/17/2004, accompanied by required fee. The appeal packet includes an additional letter from Herons Forever as allowed by City Code. Refer to Planning&Development Committee. CAG: 04-113, 200 Mill City Clerk reported bid opening on 9/3/2004 for CAG-04-113,200 Mill Building Chiller Replacement, Building Chiller Replacement; three bids; engineer's estimate$180,000; and MacDonald-Miller Facility submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Solutions MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, Inc., in the amount of$121,594.88. Council concur. Court Case: Kelly A Wright, Court Case filed by Diane L. Vanderbeek,Attorney at Law,on behalf of Kelly CRT-04-006 A. Wright, alleging assault and battery, violation of civil rights, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence while in the custody of the Renton Police Department on 8/27/2002. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Plat: Parkview Homes,NE Development Services Division recommended approval, with conditions, of 24th St,FP-04-071 Parkview Homes Final Plat; ten single-family lots on 1.77 acres located at Camas Ave. NE and NE 24th St. (FP-04-071). Council concur. (See page 305 for resolution.) Annexation: Johnson, 142nd Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Ave SE recommended a public hearing be set on 10/18/2004 to consider the proposed R-8 zoning for the Johnson Annexation; 18.24 acres located east of 142nd Ave. SE and south of SE 118th St. Council concur. ( Y ♦ B 'NTU City of Renton PUBLIC INFORMATION HANDOUT September 13, 2004 Wireless Communication Facilities Code Revisions For additional information, please contact: Jennifer Henning, Project Manager; City of Renton Development Services Division; (425)430-7286 ISSUE: Current City Code does not permit monopoles or extension of existing utility poles for cellular/wireless antennas in residentially zoned neighborhoods. Wireless/cellular companies are having difficulty providing good phone coverage in certain Renton neighborhoods as a result of this restriction. Staff have developed draft amendments to Chapter 4 of Title 4 during review of the existing Wireless Regulations. These recommended amendments respond to the expressed needs of the wireless purveyors, allowing the replacement of existing power poles or light standards with taller poles on a limited basis in order to accommodate wireless antennas. These limited pole replacements would only be allowed if the need is clearly demonstrated by the service provider, and phone coverage cannot be provided using other permitted antenna locations. RECOMMENDATION: The Development Services Division recommends amending the Wireless Regulations. The amendments would: 1. Allow wireless communication antennas (of up to 16 feet) to be placed on existing power poles (subject to approval of Puget Sound Energy) and/or existing City street light standards. 2. Allow replacement of existing power poles (subject to the approval of Puget Sound Energy) and/or replacement of existing City street lights with taller support structures in order to allow the installation of antennas up to 16 feet in height. 3. Permit new antenna greater than 10 feet in height, or pole replacement for use as a monopole, only when it is demonstrated by the service provider that no practical alternative is available to provide the same level of phone service. 4. 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T. 5 (19 '"?: . 5 CCU „CD 2 r-+ • r+ � � O ? • Ken Lyons JAB & Associates, Inc Land Use Specialist representing 206.227.0020 Cell re p g 425.378.8274 Office 425.378.8285 Fax 14042 NE 8th St. X c i n g u l a r=M WIRELESS Suite 210 Bellevue,WA 98007 lighthouseprojects@ attbi.com JAB & Associates, Inc Ken Lyons Land Use Specialist representing 206.227.0020 Cell 425.378.8274 Office 425.378.8285 Fax }C cingular- 14042 NE 8th St. Suite 210 WIRELESS Bellevue,WA 98007 Iighthouseprojects@ attbi.com CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 13th day of September,2004,at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055, to consider the following: Proposed amendments to Renton Municipal Code to permit monopole wireless communication facilities within rights-of-way in residential neighborhoods. All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present written or oral comments regarding the proposal. Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act,and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. For information,call 425-430-6502. vg,).t,ifrtia.,41da,etele -) Bonnie I. Walton City Clerk Published King County Journal September 3,2004 Account No. 50640 8/30/2004 Notice sent to 4 Parties of Record, per attached labels. D. Evans cc: Jennifer Toth Henning Parties of Record - Puhlic Hearing : Wireless Comm, proposed RMC Amends Liz Carrasquero David Warwick, Zoning Supervisor Andrew Nenninger, Real Estate Mgr Wireless Facilities, Inc. T-Mobile T-Mobile 575 Andover Prak West, Suite 201 19807 North Creek Parkway North 19807 North Creek Parkway North Tukwila, WA 98188 Suite 101 Suite 101 Bothell, WA 98011 Bothell, WA 98011 Roger Smith Cingular Wireless 2445 140th Av NE, Suite 202 Bellevue, WA 98005 ®pgti5 ao� loows aleidwal asp Wi slaa4S paaj y CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 13th day of September, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, to consider the following: Proposed amendments to Renton Municipal Code to permit monopole wireless communication facilities within rights-of-way in residential neighborhoods. All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present written or oral comments regarding the proposal. Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. For information, call 425-430-6502. Bonnie I. Walton City Clerk Published King County Journal September 3, 2004 Account No. 50640 Debbie Evans -RE: Mailing Address & Re 'est for copy of draft Page 1 Now From: "Liz Carrasquero" <Liz.Carrasquero@wfinet.com> To: "Debbie Evans" <Devans@ci.renton.wa.us> Date: 8/26/2004 4:16:41 PM Subject: RE: Mailing Address & Request for copy of draft Hi Debbie, could I also get a soft copy of the amendments emailed over, so that I will have time to review and formulate comments prior to the public hearing? Thank you, Liz Carrasquero 206-351-8122 Cell Original Message From: Liz Carrasquero Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 4:15 PM To: 'Debbie Evans' Subject: RE: Mailing Address Liz Carrasquero Wireless Facilities, Inc. 575 Andover Park West, Suite 201 Tukwila WA 98188 Original Message From: Debbie Evans [mailto:Devans@ci.renton.wa.us] Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 4:12 PM To: Liz Carrasquero Subject: Mailing Address Liz, Jennifer Henning of the City of Renton has identified you as a Party of Record for a Monopole Wireless Communication Public Hearing Notice that we will send out next week, but she didn't have your mailing address. Please send me your mailing address today or tomorrow. Thank you. Debbie Evans City Clerk Division 425-430-6513 This message has been scanned by the City of Renton's filtering gateway. Attention: Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the message states otherwise and the sender is authorized to state them to be the views of any such entity. The information contained in this message and or attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any system and destroy any copies. Debbie Evans - Re: Public Hearing: Monor -'e Wireless Communication -9/13/2004 Page 1 From: Jennifer Henning To: Evans, Debbie Date: 8/24/2004 5:53:27 PM Subject: Re: Public Hearing: Monopole Wireless Communication - 9/13/2004 Hi Debbie, Thanks for reminding me. Given that these are wireless providers, they some seem to be contacting us via internet or cell phone. Here are the parties of record I have at this point: Liz Carrasquero Cingular Wireless Liz.Carrasquero@wfinet.com David Warwick Zoning Supervisor T-Mobile 19807 North Creek Parkway North, Suite 101 Bothell, WA 98011 (425) 246-9072 david.warwick@T-Mobile.com Andrew Nenninger Real Estate Manager T-Mobile 19807 Nroth Creek Parkway North Bothell, WA 98011 andrew.nenninger@t-mobile.com Roger Smith f (206) 240-9000 60,14)41 tea) / , s�.2 /c� `v `71 B/02 7/e V, Jennifer Toth Henning, AICP q I 6 /y III a) /V Principal Planner City of Renton Development Services Division �� 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 8-0 r— (425) 430-7286 ph ►�t� -, f� 0 c>S (425) 430-7300 fax jhenning@ci.renton.wa.us CC: Walton, Bonnie Laureen Nicolay Re: City,of Renton Wireless Code Revision leeeixt) Page 1 of Op From: Laureen Nicolay (S0 '(C To: Warwick, David J Date: Friday, June 11, 2004 3:38:17 PM Subject: Re: City of Renton Wireless Code Revision Thanks for your help. On June 7th, the full Council adopted the Committee report authorizing me to draft the amendments and setting the public hearing date for September 13th. Will let you know as soon as I have a rough draft. Laureen Nicolay City of Renton Development Services 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98055 Phone: (425)430-7294 Fax: (425)430-7231 Inicolay@ci.renton.wa.us >>> 'Warwick, David" <David.Warwick@t-mobile.com>6/9/04 8:57:22 AM >>> Hi Laureen, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to provide information to your Planning Development Committee last week. I hope that I was able to give some insight to the difficulties wireless carriers face in providing phone and data services to the citizens of Renton. I look forward to working with you to draft a code revision that achieves the goals of the City of Renton as well as all wireless carriers. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments. Regards, 0 David Warwick Zoning Supervisor T-Mobile 19807 North Creek Parkway N. Suite 101 Bothell,WA 98011 Mobile: (425)246-9072 Fax: (425)398-7699 david.warwick(cD_T-Mobile.com " • . • T • •Mobile � Andrew Nenninger Real Estate Manager T-Mobile USA,Inc. e� PCS:(503)515-2639 Fax:(425)398-7699 19807 North Creek Parkway North Bothell,WA 98011 email:andrew.nenninger@t-mobile.com June 7,2004 "" Renton City Council Minutes Page 188 Added Correspondence was read from Victor Karpiak,President of First Savings Bank Citizen Comment: Karpiak- of Renton, 201 Wells Ave. S.,Box 360,Renton,98057,stating that Water Main Replacement Cost construction of their new banking facility requires installation of a new ten-inch Sharing,Williams Ave S water main on Williams Ave. S. between S. 2nd and S. 3rd Streets. At City staffs suggestion to install a twelve-inch water main,First Savings Bank asked that the City share the cost of the infrastructure upgrade. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Briere presented a report Planning & Development recommending that Council authorize staff to draft City Code amendments to Committee permit monopole wireless communication facilities within rights-of-way in Development Services: residential neighborhoods. The Committee further recommended that the Wireless Communication matter be referred to the Planning Commission for review and that the required Facilities in Residential Zones public hearing for the proposed amendments be held by the City Council on 9/13/2004. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY LAW,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. MOTION CARRIED. Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee Chair Law presented a report recommending Legal: Making False Statement concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt an ordinance that clarifies the Clarification,Interference crime of"Making a False or Misleading Statement" and removes the reference Reference Removal to the crime of"Interference" in City Code 1-3-3.F.5,and that adds two definitions to City Code 1-3-4. MOVED BY LAW, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 189 for ordinance.) Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Clawson presented a report recommending SAD: East Kennydale Sanitary concurrence with the recommendation of staff that the East Kennydale Sanitary Sewer Infill Phase II Sewer Infill Phase II Special Assessment District No. 0025 be approved. The special assessment district will establish connection charges of$5,208.87 per single-family unit that are within the boundary of the assessment district. In addition, simple interest will accrue at a rate of 5.93%for a period of ten years. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance finalizing the special assessment district be presented for first reading.* Councilman Corman excused himself from the meeting, as this project affects his home. Time: 8:41 p.m. *MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 190 for ordinance.) Councilman Corman returned to the meeting. Time: 8.42 p.m. Transportation(Aviation) Transportation(Aviation)Committee Chair Palmer presented a report regarding Committee the grant agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board(TM)for Transportation: Benson Rd S design and construction of Benson Rd. S. The City of Renton applied for and (Main to 26th),TM Grant was awarded a TM grant of$150,000 for pedestrian safety improvements on Benson Rd. S. from 440 feet south of Main Ave. S. to S. 26th St. The intent of this project is to complete four missing sidewalk links on the east side of Benson Rd. S.,to improve safety, and to provide an enhanced pedestrian environment. The Committee concurred in the recommendation of staff that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the agreement with TM to accept the Pedestrian Safety &Mobility Program grant funding for design of the Benson Rd. S. pedestrian improvements, and that Council approve all June 7,2004 Renton City Council Minutes Page 187 Planning: Primary Use Surface Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Parking Lots Development, recommended incorporation of new policies for park and ride facilities in the Park&Ride Lots Comprehensive Plan, and adoption of an ordinance establishing regulations for primary use and shared-use parking for park and ride facilities. Refer to Planning and Development Committee; set public hearing on 6/14/2004. Utility: Oversizing Request for Planning/Building/Public Works Department recommended approval of the Compensation,Earlington request from Lakeridge Development for compensation in an amount not to Ridge,Lakeridge Development exceed $143,616 for oversizing the sewer main for the Earlington Ridge development located near Stevens Ave. SW and S. 134th St. Refer to Utilities Committee. Solid Waste: Residential Utility Systems Division requested a briefing on the planned residential solid Collection Reroute waste collection reroute scheduled to occur in late June. Refer to Committee of the Whole. CAG: 03-168,Maplewood Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an amendment to CAG-03- Water Treatment Facility 168,agreement with Economic and Engineering Services,Inc.,for additional Improvements,Economic and geotechnical services in the amount of$71,976.35 for the Maplewood Water Engineering Services Treatment Improvements and Golf Course Improvements project. Council concur. Utility: Surveying Services Utility Systems Division requested approval of the Surveying Services Roster Roster,2004-2007 2004-2007, listing ten professional land surveyors. Council concur. Fire: International Fire Code Fire Department recommended approval to adopt the 2003 International Fire (2003)Adoption, Fire Code and associated amendments, to amend the fire prevention fees, and to Prevention Fees establish penalties for violations. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. Development Services: Councilman Corman commented on the national building codes and the State Building Codes Adoption, law that goes into effect on July 1st, which bans open flame gas and charcoal Barbecue &Christmas Tree grilling on combustible apartment or condominium decks that lack sprinklers, Bans and bans cut Christmas trees in apartments and churches that lack sprinklers. He indicated that in the context of the fireworks discussions,more effort is being made overall to control fire risks. Mayor Keolker-Wheeler pointed out that Renton law can be more restrictive than State law; however, it cannot be less restrictive. She stated that effort is being made on the State level to reduce the restrictions,particularly those on the display of Christmas trees,but there is not much that can be done on the local level. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Robert Fattore, 13810 152nd Ave. SE,Renton, Citizen Comment: Fattore - 98059, requesting connection to Renton's sewer for property he is purchasing at Sewer Service Connection 138XX 154th Ave. SE, located outside the City limits. MOVED BY BRIERE, Request for Property Outside SECONDED BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL REFER THIS City Limits, 154th Ave SE CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Citizen Comment: Levack- Correspondence was read from Morris and Verna Levack, 13815 154th Ave. Sewer Service Connection SE,Renton, 98059,requesting connection of their property located outside the Request for Property Outside City limits to Renton's sewer. MOVED BY CLAWSON,SECONDED BY City Limits, 154th Ave SE LAW, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. r7i7 VVE BY C 7 C JNC6L PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE REPORT Date 4- 7-aaa 9 June 7,2004 Amendments to Wireless Regulations (Referred April 5,2004) The Planning and Development Committee recommends that Council authorize staff to draft Renton Municipal Code amendments to permit monopole wireless communication facilities within rights-of-way in residential neighborhoods. The Committee further recommends that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for review and that the required public hearing for the proposed amendments be held by the City Council on Monday, September 6th: 13 , Terri riere,Chair Dan Clawson,Vice Chair pk, Dennis Law,Member cc: Neil Watts Jennifer Henning • ApriI 5,2004 Nw" Renton City Council Minutes''' Page 99 Ms. Quesenberry pointed out that the City's website displays photographs of the convicted sex offenders from the time they were originally arrested;however, the photographs on the sex offender notifications distributed throughout the community are of when they were released from incarceration. Noting that the appearance of juvenile offenders change as they mature, she recommended that the website display the photographs of when the offenders were released. Mayor Keolker-Wheeler stated the Administration would investigate the matter. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Council Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of March 22, 2004. Council concur. March 22,2004 Appointment: Planning Mayor Keolker-Wheeler appointed Nancy G. Osborn,4635 Morris Ave. S.,#F, Commission Renton, 98055,to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Eric Cameron,who has resigned(term to expire 6/30/2006). Refer to Community Services Committee. Court Case: North Coast Court Case filed by Nancy K. Cary of Hershner,Hunter,Andrews,Neill& Electric Company,CRT-04- Smith,LLP,PO Box 1475,Eugene,OR, 97440, on behalf of North Coast 002 Electric Company,regarding alleged payments owed the plaintiff for various projects,including the Renton Fire Station#12 construction project(CAG-02- 177). Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. CAG: 04-027, SW 7th St City Clerk reported bid opening on 3/30/2004 for CAG-04-027,SW 7th Street Drainage Improvement Phase Drainage Improvement Project Phase II(Lind Ave. SW to Morris Ave. S.); II,Frank Coluccio Const Co eight bids; engineer's estimate$2,931,000;and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder,Frank Coluccio Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of$3,045,312. Council concur. CAG: 03-126,Wetland City Clerk reported bid opening on 3/30/2004 for CAG-03-126,Wetland Mitigation Bank Site Fence, Mitigation Bank Site Fence Project; four bids; engineer's estimate$56,642.37; Construct Co and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the low bidder, Construct Co.,LLC, in the amount of$60,906.24. Council concur. Development Services: Development Services Division recommended approval to permit wireless Wireless Communication communication facilities in residential zones within public rights-of-way to Facilities in Residential Zones improve cellular phone service. Refer to Planning and Development ' Vc Committee. EDNSP: 2003 Countywide Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Planning Policies Amendment recommended adoption of a resolution ratifying a 2003 amendment to the Growth Management Planning Council's Countywide Planning Policies concerning the designation of downtown Auburn as an Urban Center. Council concur. (See page 101 for resolution.) Annexation: Johnson, 142nd Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department Ave SE recommended a public hearing be set on 4/19/2004 to consider the 60%Direct Petition to Annex and proposed R-8 prezoning for the proposed Johnson Annexation; 18.24 acres located east of 142nd Ave. SE, south of SE 118th St., and west of 144th Ave. SE. Council concur. Airport: FAA Lease,Portion Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of a lease with the of Control Tower Federal Aviation Administration for a portion of the Airport control tower, extending the term of the original lease for another ten years. Revenue generated is $25,755 annually. Refer to Transportation(Aviation)Committee. • CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL AI#: F. Submitting Data: Planning/Building/Public Works For Agenda of: April 5, 2004 Dept/Div/Board.. Development Services Staff Contact Laureen Nicolay, x-7294 - Agenda Status Consent X Subject: Public Hearing.. Proposed ordinance amending Title 4 and other Correspondence.. sections of the Renton Municipal Code to permit Ordinance wireless communication facilities within public rights Resolution of way within residential zones. Old Business Exhibits: New Business Issue Paper Study Sessions Information Recommended Action: Approvals: Refer to Planning and Development Committee Legal Dept Finance Dept Other Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required... $0.00 Transfer/Amendment Amount Budgeted Revenue Generated Analysis pending Total Project Budget City Share Total Project.. SUMMARY OF ACTION: Council concur in referring this item to the Planning and Development Committee to provide guidance to staff regarding necessary wireless code amendments prior to ordinance preparation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff believes that changes to existing City regulations are necessary in order to improve cellular service for the Renton community. Rentonnetlagnbill/ bh • CITY OF RENTON PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM DATE: March 10, 2004 TO: Don Persson, Council President Members of the Renton City Council VIA: Mayor Kathy Keolker-Wheeler /111)4 FROM: Gregg Zimmerm4,Zministrator STAN'N CONTACT: Neil Watts, Development Services Director, x-7218 Laureen Nicolay, Senior Planner, x-7294 SUBJECT: Wireless Communication Facilities in Residential Neighborhoods ISSUE: The City of Renton Municipal Code does not currently permit monopoles or extensions of existing utility poles for cellular antennas in residentially zoned neighborhoods. Cellular phone companies are having difficulties providing good phone coverage in certain Renton neighborhoods as a result of this restriction. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of changes to the City's existing wireless regulations to allow for new monopoles in residential neighborhoods, on a very limited basis. New monopoles in residential neighborhoods would be limited to replacing existing power poles or light standards with taller poles. These limited pole replacements would only be allowed if the need is clearly demonstrated by the service provider, and phone coverage cannot be provided using other permitted antenna locations. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: The City's existing wireless regulations were adopted in 1997. The regulations are protective of residential neighborhoods, and do not allow for new monopoles, including replacing existing power poles to install cellular antennas. Since that time, use of cellular phones has significantly increased. The wireless service carriers have reported capacity problems due to the limited number of existing wireless towers and the amount of calls these existing towers can handle. Wireless service providers have requested code amendments that would allow the wireless network to better function. Problems identified by the wireless industry include: Evaluation of Wireless Comm cation Facilities January 26, 2004 460 Page 2 • Inadequate coverage in residential neighborhoods: Some residents don't have "in- home coverage" at all. In some cases, where there is in-home coverage, dropped calls can also be a problem (e.g. a call is lost when walking down to the basement). • Overall capacity issues: During times of peak use (e.g. when there is a traffic jam on I-405), the wireless network may become overloaded. If additional, smaller scale facilities can be added to supplement the existing tower(monopole) system, the number of "system busy"/error messages and dropped calls will be reduced. Currently, calls may be lost during the hand off from one large tower to another. CONCLUSION: We request the Council refer this code amendment request to the Planning and Development Committee to evaluate the feasibility of amending the wireless regulations per staff's recommendation. The Committee is requested to review and approve code changes to address the following issues: Within residential areas: 1. Allow wireless communication antennas (of up to 16 feet) to be placed on existing power poles (subject to approval of Puget Sound Energy) and/or existing City street lights. 2. Allow replacement of existing power poles (subject to approval of Puget Sound Energy) and/or replacement of existing City street lights with taller support structures in order to allow the installation of antennas up to 16 feet in height. 3. Any new antenna greater than 10 feet in height, or any pole replacement for use as a monopole, would only be allowed if it were demonstrated by the service provider that no practical alternative is available to provide the same level of phone service. 4. Allow the installation of associated equipment cabinets within public street right-of-way or on abutting residentially zoned properties. These structures would be required to be located underground, or to be in a suitable location with appropriate screening. Cc: Jay Covington,Chief Administrative Officer Jennifer Henning,Principal Planner