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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 4991
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND
OVERLAY DISTRICTS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON"
TO APPLY URBAN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES TO MULTI-
FAMILY PROJECTS OF TWO TO FOUR UNITS, AND TO PROPERTIES
REZONED FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO) TO CENTER
DOWNTOWN (CD) AND RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY URBAN (RM-
U) AS A RESULT OF THE SOUTH RENTON NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-3-100.B.4 of Chapter 3, "Environmental Regulations and
Overlay Districts,"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:
4. Exemptions:
a. Interior Remodels: Interior remodels of existing buildings or structures provided
the alterations do not modify the building façade.
SECTION II. Section 4-3-100.B.5 of Chapter 3, "Environmental Regulations and
Overlay Districts,"of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to update the
Urban Center Design Overlay District Map, as shown in Attachment "A."
SECTION III. Section 4-3-100.C.3 of Chapter 3, "Environmental Regulations and
Overlay Districts,"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:
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3. Modification of Minimum Standards: The Development Services Director shall have the
authority to modify the minimum standards of this Section subject to the provisions of RMC 4-9-
250D provided a development as a whole meets the intent of the regulations in subsections D,E,
F and G of this Section.
I xception: Modifications to the requirements in subsections RMC 4-3-100.D.1.a(i) and
D.1.a(ii) are limited to the following circumstances:
a. When the building is oriented to an interior courtyard, and the courtyard has a
prominent entry and walkway connecting directly to the public sidewalk; or
b. When a building includes an architectural feature that connects the building entry
to the public sidewalk; or
c. In complexes with several buildings, when the building is oriented to an internal
integrated walkway system with prominent connections to the public sidewalk(s).
SECTION IV. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and
five days after its publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of December , 2002.
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Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 9th day of December , 2002.
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Jesse Tanner, Mayor
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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Ordinance#4989 An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2003 for
Finance: 2003 Property Tax both general purposes and for voter approved bond issues. MOVED BY
Levy NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#4990 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development
Planning: Employment Area Standards,of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to allow a
Valley,Freestanding Sign freestanding sign height of 115 feet,for big-box retail developments of 350,000
Code Amendment square feet in building area or more, in the Employment Area Valley. MOVED
BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#4991 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and
Planning: Urban Center Overlay Districts, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to apply
Design Overlay Regulations, Urban Center Design Guidelines to multi-family projects of two to four units,
Application to Small Multi- and to properties rezoned from Commercial Office(CO)to Center Downtown
Family Projects (CD)and Residential Multi-Family Urban(RM-U)as a result of the South
1 Renton Neighborhood Plan. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#4992 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-3-050 of Chapter 3,Environmental
Utility: Aquifer Protection Regulations and Special Districts; Section 4-4-060 of Chapter 4,Property
Code Amendments Development Standards; Section 4-8-120 of Chapter 8, Permits and Decisions;
and Section 4-9-015 of Chapter 9,Procedures and Review Criteria;of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of City Code by amending aquifer protection
regulations. MOVED BY BRIERE,SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Stating that she attended the Maplewood Glen neighborhood sign dedication,
Development Services: Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler reported a problem concerning the blockage
Temporary Signs Obscuring of the new neighborhood sign by temporary real estate signs. MOVED BY
Established Neighborhood KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL REFER THE
Signs ISSUE OF TEMPORARY SIGNS NEAR ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD
SIGNS TO THE PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Fagan— Councilman Clawson noted the receipt of a letter from Rick Fagan,Director of
Temporary Office Space Fagan Recovery Solutions,23220 Maple Valley Hwy., Suite 204,Maple
Donation Valley, 98038,concerning the recent closing of the Cedar Hills Substance
Abuse Treatment Center due to King County's budgetary constraints. Mr.
Fagan reported that while he is negotiating with King County to acquire the
facility, temporary office space is needed; and he requested that the City donate
temporary office space.
Responding to Councilman Clawson's inquiry, Mayor Tanner reported that
Community Services Administrator Jim Shepherd will respond to Mr. Fagan's
letter informing him of the City's inability to provide the office space; however,
he commended Mr.Fagan on his efforts to continue the treatment center.
Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler suggested that the Economic Development,
Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department may be able to assist Mr.
Fagan in obtaining an office space donation.
December 2,2002 .,,... Renton City Council Minutes Page 462
PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/09/2002.
CARRIED.
Planning: Employment Area An ordinance was read amending Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development
Valley,Freestanding Sign Standards, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to allow a
Code Amendment freestanding sign height of 115 feet,for big-box retail developments of 350,000
square feet in building area or more,in the Employment Area Valley. MOVED
BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/09/2002.
CARRIED.
Planning: Urban Center An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and
Design Overlay Regulations, Overlay Districts, of Title IV(Development Regulations)of City Code to apply
Application to Small Multi- Urban Center Design Guidelines to multi-family projects of two to four units,
Family Projects and to properties rezoned from Commercial Office(CO)to Center Downtown
-1\) \ (CD)and Residential Multi-Family Urban(RM-U) as a result of the South
Renton Neighborhood Plan. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/09/2002. CARRIED.
Utility: Aquifer Protection An ordinance was read amending Section 4-3-050 of Chapter 3,Environmental
Code Amendments Regulations and Special Districts; Section 4-4-060 of Chapter 4,Property
Development Standards; Section 4-8-120 of Chapter 8,Permits and Decisions;
and Section 4-9-015 of Chapter 9,Procedures and Review Criteria;of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of City Code by amending aquifer protection
regulations. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
12/09/2002. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
Ordinance#4988 An ordinance was read providing for the 2002 year-end Budget adjustments in
Finance: 2002 Year-End the amount of$8,263,407. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY
Budget Adjustments CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Nelson opened nominations for 2003 Council President.
Council: 2003 Council MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN,COUNCIL ELECT
President Election(Keolker- COUNCILWOMAN KEOLKER-WHEELER AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Wheeler) FOR 2003. CARRIED.
Council: 2003 Council Council President Nelson opened nominations for 2003 Council President Pro
President Pro Tern(Persson) Tem.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ELECT COUNCILMAN PERSSON AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PRO TEM FOR 2003. CARRIED.
Community Services: Library MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,COUNCIL REFER
Staffing,Non-Resident THE FOLLOWING TOPICS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Recreation Fees,Human COMMITTEE: 2003 LIBRARY STAFFING, 20% NON-RESIDENT
Services Funding RECREATION FEES INCREASE,AND THE HUMAN SERVICES
FUNDING REQUEST BECAUSE OF KING COUNTY CUTBACKS.
CARRIED.
December 2,2002 .r Renton City Council Minutes ` Page 461
$3,112,154.54, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
contract. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
In response to Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler's inquiry regarding the
completion date, Chief Administrative Officer estimated that Fire Station#12
will be constructed by the end of 2003 or early 2004.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Utilities Committee Utilities Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending concurrence
Utility: Aquifer Protection in the recommendation of staff that the Council adopt the proposed
Code Amendments amendments to the City's aquifer protection regulations. The Committee
further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for
first reading. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 462 for
ordinance.)
Planning &Development Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Committee report regarding the proposed Urban Center Design Overlay Regulation Code
Planning: Urban Center amendments. The Committee recommended that the Code amendments be
Design Overlay Regulations, approved and the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading.
Application to Small Multi- MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL
Family Projects Q CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 462 for
rdinance.)
Planning: Employment Area Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Valley,Freestanding Sign report regarding the proposed large freestanding Sign Code amendments in the
Code Amendment Employment Area Valley. The Committee reviewed the proposed amendments
and associated issue papers and exhibits on November 7,2002. There was a
public hearing held on November 18, 2002,and public hearing comments were
closed on December 2, 2002,after the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)
process was completed.
The Committee recommended that the Code amendments be approved and that
the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading. MOVED BY
KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 462 for ordinance.)
ORDINANCES AND The following resolutions were presented for reading and adoption:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution#3604 A resolution was read approving the Geneva Court Final Plat consisting of
Plat: Geneva Court,Talbot Rd approximately 3.63 acres located in the vicinity of 5310 Talbot Rd. S. (FP-02-
S (FP-02-114) 114). MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution#3605 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Freight Action agreement with the Freight Action Strategy(FAST)Partnership,Phase II,
Strategy(FAST)MOU entitled "Memorandum of Understanding Among the Principal Parties of the
FAST Corridor." MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-
WHEELER,COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 12/09/2002 for second and final reading:
Finance: 2003 Property Tax An ordinance was read establishing the property tax levy for the year 2003 for
Levy both general purposes and for voter approved bond issues. MOVED BY
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE REPORT
December 2,2002
Proposed Urban Center Design Overlay Regulation Code Amendments
(Referred October 28, 2002)
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The Planning and Development Committee recommends that the code amendments be approved and
the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for first reading.
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Gregg Zimmerman,P/B/PW Administrator
Alex Pietsch,EDNSP Director
Neil Watts,Development Services Director
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December 2,2002 r.,. Renton City Council Minutes �.✓ Page 457
• Facility owners would be required to take appropriate actions if a
contaminant is found in a monitoring well located on the facility property.
In conclusion,Ms.Boatsman stated that adoption of the proposed amendments
would improve aquifer protection and facilitate Code implementation.
In response to Councilman Persson's inquiry regarding determining the source
of a contaminant,Ms. Boatsman explained that there is an existing Code
provision that would exempt the business owner from responsibility if the
owner can demonstrate that a contaminant found in their monitoring well does
not originate on their property. Responding to Councilman Parker's question,
Ms. Boatsman confirmed that not many businesses are located in the proposed
Zone 1 Modified.
Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
PARKER,SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 461 for related Planning&Development
Committee report.)
Planning: Urban Center This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Design Overlay Regulations, accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing
Application to Small Multi- to consider the Urban Center Design Guideline Code amendments.
Family Projects Gil Cerise, Senior Planner, stated that the proposed City Code amendments will
�( apply existing design guidelines to two-to four-unit multi-family projects;
1 apply design guidelines to the overlay district for properties formerly zoned
Commercial Office(CO),now zoned Center Downtown(CD) and Residential
Multi-Family-Urban(RM-U);and correct a scrivener's error in the Urban
Center Design Guideline section in City Code.
In regards to the applicability of the guidelines to small-scale multi-family
projects,Mr. Cerise explained that existing Code exempts all SEPA-exempt
(State Environmental Policy Act)projects from the Urban Center Design
Guidelines. He noted that SEPA exempts all multi-family projects of four or
fewer dwelling units;and the South Renton Neighborhood Plan,particularly
with the creation of the Residential Multi-Family-Traditional(RM-T) zone,
forecasted small-scale development. Indicating that the existing situation
allows poor quality small-scale multi-family developments to mix with higher
quality, large-scale multi-family development,Mr. Cerise explained that staff
recommends removing the Code Section that exempts SEPA-exempt projects
from the design guidelines.
In regards to extending the Urban Center Design Guidelines to the entire CD
zone, Mr. Cerise stated that the South Renton Neighborhood Plan rezoned CO
properties to the CD and RM-U zones. Previously,design guidelines were not
applicable because there were no residential units allowed in the CO zone.
Pointing out that since it is now possible to have residential multi-family
dwelling units in that area, Mr. Cerise stated that staff recommends correcting
the oversight to incorporate the design guidelines in the newly rezoned CD and
RM-U properties located north of S. Grady Way. He concluded by stating that
staff recommends Council adopt the proposed amendments.
Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 461 for related Planning&Development
Committee report.)
Urban Center Design Guideline
Code Amendments
December 2,2002
City Council Public Hearing
Presentation
Proposed Code Changes
Accomplish:
• Make 2-4 unit multi-family projects
subject to design guidelines.
• Apply design guideline overlay district to
the properties formerly zoned CO,now
zoned CD and RM-U north of S.Grady
Way.
• Corrects a scrivener's error in the Urban
Center Design Guideline section of Code.
Applicability to Small-Scale
Multi-Family
• Existing Code exempts all SEPA-exempt
projects from Urban Center Design
Guidelines.
• SEPA exempts all multi-family projects of 4
or fewer dwelling units.
• South Renton Plan,particularly the RM-T
zone,forecast small-scale development,yet
implemented specific design guidelines.
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Staff Recommendation
• Existing situation allows poor quality,
small-scale multi-family developments to
mix with higher quality,large-scale multi-
family development.
• Three potential proposals have been
suggested in RM-T zone all with 4 or fewer
units.
• Recommend removing section of code that
exempts SEPA-exempt projects from design
guidelines.
Extend Urban Center Design
Guidelines to all of CD zone
• South Renton Plan rezoned CO properties
to Center Downtown(CD).
• Previously design guidelines not applicable
because no residential is allow ed in CO
zone.
• Staff recommends correcting oversight to
incorporate design guidelines in newly
rezoned CD and RM-U properties north of
S.Grady Way.
Urban Center Design Guideline
Overlay
Area A ti .• ••• Area A '
Area B • Area"B •
• B • a
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Scrivener'. Error
• RMC 4-3-100.C3 discusses ability of
Development Service Director to modify
minimum standards.
• References RMC 4-9-250.B which
coneenis variance procedures.
• Modification procedures arc covered in
RMC 4-9-250.D.
• Staff recommends making the correction
to reference 4-9-250.D.
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PUBLIC HEARING HANDOUT
December 2,2002,City Council Chambers,7:30 PM
APPLICATION NAME: Urban Design Guideline Applicability Code Amendments.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposed code amendments will apply existing Urban Design
Guidelines to multi-family properties of two-to four-units.
Renovations shall continue to be exempt from Urban Design
Guidelines.
The proposed code amendment also corrects a mapping error
from adoption of the South Renton Neighborhood Plan. A
rezone of properties from Commercial Office(CO)to Center
Downtown(CD)and Residential Multi-Family Urban(RM-U)
occurred without consequently updating the Urban Center
Design Overlay Map in RMC 4-3-100B.5. This code
amendment corrects this error as well as a scrivener's error in
RMC 4-3-100C.3.
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt the code revisions applying existing Urban Design
Guidelines to multi-family projects of two to four units and to
properties newly rezoned Center Downtown and Residential
Multi-Family Urban from Commercial Office, as presented.
CITY OF RENTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 2nd day of
December, 2002, 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:
Urban Center Design Overlay Regulation Code Amendments
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 425-430-6510.
Bonnie I. Walton
City Clerk
Published South County Journal
November 22, 2002
Account No. 50640
November 18,2002 %No Renton City Council Minutes .,,r,. Page 440
85-011, Addendum 5);Lane Hangar Condo(LAG-99-003,Addendum 1); and
NW Seaplanes, Inc. (LAG-91-005,Addendum 7). Council concur.
Utility: Public Works Fees Utility Systems Division submitted proposed increases to eleven public works
fees pertaining to water meter installation, sewer and storm water construction
permits, and release of easements. Refer to Utilities Committee.
Utility: Kennydale Sewer Infill Wastewater Utility Division recommended authorization to transfer$300,000
Project,Fund Transfer from Wastewater accounts to the Sanitary Sewer Main Extension Account No.
45000 to cover unanticipated costs as part of the Kennydale Sewer Infill Phase
I project. Refer to Utilities Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON,SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read from Roderick Williams, 11919 Renton Ave. S.,
Citizen Comment: Williams— Seattle,98178,requesting connection to City sewer service for three parcels
Sewer Connection Request for located outside the City limits in the vicinity of 80th Ave. S. and S. 130th St.
Property Outside City Limits MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,COUNCIL
REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE UTILITIES COMMITTEF.
CARRIED.
Added Petition submitted by Steven A.Beck,4735 NE 4th St.,Renton,98059,
Citizen Comment: Beck- requesting the City authorize and arrange an annexation election for the Bales
Bales Annexation, SE 128th St Annexation; 8.5 acres along the eastern limits of the City at SE 128th St. and
155th Ave. SE, if extended. The petition is signed by Irvin Leifer, 15325 SE
128th St.,Renton,98059, one of four residents residing within the proposed
annexation area. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY BRIERE,
COUNCIL REFER THIS PETITION TO THE ADMINISTRATION.
CARRIED.
Citizen Comment: Beck-Falk Petition submitted by Steven A. Beck,4735 NE 4th St.,Renton,98059,
Annexation, S 47th St requesting the City authorize and arrange an annexation election for the Falk
Annexation; 6.43 acres abutting the southwest corner of the intersection of S.
47th St., in Renton,and 102nd Ave. SE, in King County. The petition is signed
by Janet L. Abubakar, 18415 102nd Ave. SE, Renton, 98055,one of two
residents residing within the proposed annexation area. MOVED BY
PARKER, SECONDED BY PERSSON, COUNCIL REFER THIS PETITION
TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Planning and Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a
Planning &Development report regarding the proposed Urban Center Design Overlay Regulations City
Committee Code amendments. The Committee reviewed the matter and associated issue
Planning: Urban Center paper on November 7,2002. The Committee recommended that a public
Design Overlay Regulations, hearing be set on December 2,2002,to consider the matter, and an ordinance
Application to Small Multi- be drafted for consideration at that time. MOVED BY KEOLKER-
Family Projects WHEELER,SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Utilities Committee /Utilities Committee Chair Briere presented a report regarding the aquifer
Utility: Aquifer Protection protection City Code amendments. The Committee recommended that a public
Code Amendments hearing be set on December 2,2002,to consider the proposed amendments to
the City's aquifer protection regulations. MOVED BY BRIERE, SECONDED
BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE REPORT
November 18, 2002
Proposed Urban Center Design Overlay Regulation Code Amendments
(Referred October 28, 2002)
The Planning and Development Committee reviewed the Proposed Urban Center Design Overlay
Regulation Code Amendments and associated issue paper on November 7, 2002. Planning &
Development Committee recommends that a public hearing be set for December 2, 2002, to consider
the matter, and an ordinance be drafted for consideration at that time.
,/ /C 4 'I— xy
athy K-olker-Wheeler, Chair
Terri-13r' e Chair
King Parker,Member
cc: Sue Carlson,EDNSP Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman,P/B/PW Administrator
Alex Pietsch,EDNSP Director
Neil Watts,Development Services Director
P&D Committee applicability\ Rev 01/02 bh
_October 28,2002 `r✓ Renton City Council Minutes `�✓• Page 415
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Appeal: Hazen High School City Clerk reported appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the
Parking Lot Landscaping,John proposed parking lot landscaping at Hazen High School, 1101 Hoquiam Ave.
Smith(ECF-01-077) NE(ECF-01-077); appeal filed by John Smith on 10/08/2002, accompanied by
required fee. Refer to Planning&Development Committee.
Plat:Heritage Renton Hill, Development Services Division recommended approval,with conditions,of the
Beacon Way SE(FP-02-085) Heritage Renton Hill Final Plat; 50 single-family lots on 10.39 acres located in
the vicinity of SE 8th Pl. and Beacon Way SE(FP-02-085). Council concur.
(See page 416 for resolution.)
Planning: Urban Center Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Design Overlay Regulations, recommended approval of an amendment to Title IV of City Code regarding the
Application to Small 1 i application of Urban Center Design Overlay Regulations to multi-family
Family Projects projects of two to four dwelling units within the City's urban center. Refer to
Planning &Development Committee and Planning Commission.
Public Works:Engineering Planning/Building/Public Works Department requested authorization to convert
Specialist III Conversion to an Engineering Specialist III position to a Civil Engineer III position. Refer to
Civil Engineer III Finance Committee.
MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS Public Safety Committee Chair Clawson presented a report regarding the jail
Public Safety Committee services contracts with Yakima County and King County. The King County
Police:Jail Services Contracts, jail contract provides for fixed fees to the City of Renton for the use of the King
Yakima County&King County jail for the next ten years. The jail rates have a fixed 5.8%escalator.
County The contract also provides for the transfer of the Eastside Jail vacant seven-acre
parcel to the municipal cities of King County for the purpose of new jail
construction.
The Yakima County jail contract addendum provides for the modification of a
contract that was approved under Resolution#3571 on June 10,2002(CAG-02-
099). There were some language modifications that had to be completed after
the contract was signed in order to accommodate the Yakima County
construction schedule. There is also clarification and limitations in Yakima
County's right to refuse inmates, and a change in the allocation of the daily rate
(from$46.00 with a$10.00 medical reserve to$51.00 with a$5.00 medical
reserve), which remains at$56.00 per day with a 5%annual escalator.
The Committee recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor and
1 _ D City Clerk to execute the King County jail contract and the Yakima County jail
contract addendum. MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY PARKER,
CS COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.*
U� Responding to Councilwoman Keolker-Wheeler's inquiry regarding the transfer
c" of the vacant Eastside Jail property to King County municipal cities, Chief
0 C Administrative Officer Jay Covington explained that the parcel was originally
purchased by King County to construct a third justice center. Now that King
ie,L County is no longer going to build the facility, and since King County cities
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1 cannot house misdemeanant prisoners in the Kent Regional Justice Center jail,
Mr. Covington stated that should the cities need to build a misdemeanant jail
g'ej facility in King County,the land will remain available to the cities for that use.
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CI i r'OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA *PILL
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Submitting Data: For Agenda of: October 28, 2002
Dept/Div/Board.. EDNSP
Staff Contact Gil Cerise Agenda Status
Consent X
Subject: Public Hearing..
Proposed Code Revision for Urban Center Design Correspondence..
Guideline Applicability to Small Multi-Family Ordinance
Projects. Resolution
Old Business
Exhibits: New Business
Issue Paper Study Sessions
Proposed Code Revision Information
Recommended Action: Approvals:
Refer to the Planning Commission and Planning & Legal Dept
Development Committee Finance Dept
Other
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required... 0 Transfer/Amendment 0
Amount Budgeted 0 Revenue Generated 0
Total Project Budget 0 City Share Total Project.. 0
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
EDNSP is proposing the amendment of Renton Municipal Code section 4-3-100. The proposed
amendment regards applying urban center design standards to multi-family projects of 4
dwelling units or less within the City's Urban Center.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council forward the attached issue paper and proposed code revision to
the Planning Commission and the Planning & Development Committee for consideration.
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CITY OF RENTON
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NEIGHBORHOODS
& STRATEGIC PLANNING
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 16, 2002
TO: Toni Nelson, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:
4,J Mayor Jesse Tanner
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FROM: Sue Carlson, EDNSP Administrator _/l
STAFF CONTACT: Gil Cerise, x6578
SUBJECT: Urban Center Design Overlay Regulation Applicability for
Small Multi-Family Projects
ISSUE:
Existing code language in the applicability section of the Urban Center Design Overlay
Regulations exempts SEPA exempt developments from design guidelines. Multi-family
projects of four dwelling units or less are categorically exempt from SEPA. Many projects
are being proposed at four dwelling units or less. Staff believes that these developments need
to have the design guidelines applied to them within the Downtown area to avoid having
poorly designed small-scale multi-family developments proliferating in the Downtown, and
particularly in lower density areas of South Renton.
RECOMMENDATION:
• Council refer the issue of Urban Center Design Overlay Regulation applicability for
multi-family projects of 2-4 dwelling units to the Planning & Development Committee.
• Staff draft code language to apply Urban Center Design Overlay Regulations to multi-
family projects of 2-4 dwelling units within the Urban Center Design Overlay District.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
Several recent development proposals in the pre-application stage of development have
alerted staff to the fact that Urban Center Design Guideline Regulations (RMC 4-3-100) do
not apply to multi-family projects of four dwelling units or less. Projects that involve one
existing building lot of approximately 6,000 square feet are able to build a minimum of four
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dwelling units in the Center Downtown (CD) and Residential Multi-Family Urban (RM-U)
zones within the Downtown area. However, the density range for the RM-T zone
encompassing the western portion of South Renton limits projects on similar sized lots to 2-4
dwelling units. This essentially exempts all projects creating additional dwelling units on a
single lot within the RM-T zone from the Urban Center Design Overlay regulations.
Staff believes that due to the difficulty of assembling parcels to do larger multi-family
projects, many projects within the RM-T will be single lot projects. These projects should be
subject to the Urban Center Design Overlay Regulations in order to ensure that quality design
is applied uniformly to projects of all sizes within the downtown.
Design guideline applicable issue paper.doc
4-3-100 URBAN CENTER DESIGN OVERLAY
B. APPLICABILITY:
1. This Section shall apply to all attached residential development and
commercial/residential mixed use development in the Residential Multi-Family-Urban (RM-U)
and Center Downtown (CD) zones as defined on the Urban Center Design Overlay District Map
shown in subsection B2 of this Section.
a. Exemptions:
i. Interior Remodels: Interior remodels of existing buildings or structures
provided the alterations do not modify the building facade.
cEv n t De el„ rth n li de el t catAally o pt
from review under the State Environmental Policy Act(chapter 43.21C RCW
and ch
Procedures.