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December 1, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 397
vime
The Finance Committee concurred in the request that the Financial Planning
Manager begin work with the City at step E of the salary range. This will
have no negative budgetary impact as the former employee was at step E.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN
THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: School Impact Finance Committee Chair Parker presented a report recommending that
Fees Council remove this item from the Committee's referral list. This item was
initiated due to an annexation by the City of Renton within the Issaquah
School District. Since the Renton School District does not levy impact fees,
and the City now has no annexations pending or anticipated in the near future
within the Issaquah School District, the Finance Committee recommended this
item be closed. MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3295 A resolution was read authorizing the temporary closure of the existing
Streets: Monster Road Monster Road bridge between SW 7th Street and SR-900 (Martin Luther
Bridge Temporary King, Jr. Way) for bridge reconstruction. MOVED BY KEOLKER-
Closure, 12/97 WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 12/08/97 for second and final reading:
Planning: Shoreline Master An ordinance was read adopting amendments to the Shoreline Master Program.
Program Amendments MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER
THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/08/97.
CARRIED.
Comprehensive Plan: 1997 An ordinance was read adopting the 1997 amendments to the City's 1995
Amendments Comprehensive Plan, maps and data in conjunction therewith. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/08/97.
CARRIED.
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading:
Ordinance #4690 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-31-10.1.D.2 of Chapter 31, Zoning
Planning: Center Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by eliminating upper-
Downtown Upper-Story story setbacks for property zoned Center Downtown and located in the
Setback Elimination Downtown Core Area. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #4691 An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-31-2, 4-31-10.1.C, 4-31-10.2.C,
Planning: Card Room 4-31-10.4.B.2, 4-31-10.5.C, 4-31-11.1.B.2, 4-31-11.2.B.2, 4-31-12.B.2 and 4-
Ordinance Revisions 31-16.C.6 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of
City Code by adding card rooms as a definition,adding card rooms as a
prohibited use in the Mixed Commercial (CM), Community Commercial (CB),
Convenience Commercial (CC), and Commercial Office (CO) zones, and
adding card rooms as a permitted secondary use in the Arterial Commercial
(CA), Light Industrial (IL), Medium Industrial (IM), and Heavy Industrial
(IH) zones. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL
ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Amends ORD #4466
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 4690
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 4-31-10 . 1 .D .2 OF CHAPTER 31 , ZONING
CODE , OF TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS) , OF ORDINANCE
NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY ELIMINATING UPPER-STORY
SETBACKS FOR PROPERTY ZONED CENTER DOWNTOWN AND LOCATED
IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE AREA.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I . Section 4-31 . 10 . 1 .D.2 of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) , of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows :
4-31-10 . 1.D.2 . Setbacks : Setbacks in the CM Zone shall be
required as follows (except for the "downtown core area" , as
described in subsection D. l .a above, where no setbacks are required) :
a. Street Setback:
MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
BUILDING SETBACK SETBACK
HEIGHT
25 ' or less 0 ' 15 '
over 25 ' 15 ' 25 '
b. Rear And Side Yards : None shall be required
except in the landscaping section below.
SECTION II . This Ordinance shall be effective upon its
passage, approval, and five days after its publication.
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wr ORDINANCE NO. 4690 + +
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1st day of December , 1997 .
Marily J. etersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 1st day of December , 1997 .
Jess anner, Mayor
Approved as o form:
att,44/10/1424,71/it„../
Lawrence J. Warre , City Attorney
Date of Publication: 12/5/97 (Summary)
ORD. 686 : 11/11/97 : as .
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November 24, 1997 r. Renton City Council Minutes , , Page 388
Resolution #3294 A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an
Transportation: Transit interlocal cooperative agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board
Signal Priority Project, for the design and construction of the Renton Transit Signal Priority System.
TIB Grant, CAG-97- MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the
Council meeting of 12/01/97 for second and final reading:
Planning: Center An ordinance was read amending Section 4-31-10.1.D.2 of Chapter 31, Zoning
Downtown Upper-Story Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by eliminating upper-
Setback Elimination story setbacks for property zoned Center Downtown and located in the
Downtown Core Area. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED
BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/01/97. CARRIED.
Planning: Card Room An ordinance was read amending Sections 4-31-2, 4-31-10.1.C, 4-31-10.2.C,
Ordinance Revisions 4-31-10.4.B.2, 4-31-10.5.C, 4-31-11.1.B.2, 4-31-11.2.B.2, 4-31-12.B.2 and 4-
31-16.C.6 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of
City Code by adding card rooms as a definition, adding card rooms as a
prohibited use in the Mixed Commercial (CM), Community Commercial (CB),
Convenience Commercial (CC), and Commercial Office (CO) zones, and
adding card rooms as a permitted secondary use in the Arterial Commercial
(CA), Light Industrial (IL), Medium Industrial (IM), and Heavy Industrial
(IH) zones. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL
REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON
12/01/97. CARRIED.
Budget: 1998 Utility Rates An ordinance was read amending Sections 8-1-9.A of Chapter 1, Garbage,
and 8-4-31.C.1 of Chapter 4, Water, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of
City Code relating to 1998 utility rates for all customer classes. MOVED BY
EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL REFER THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/01/97.
CARRIED.
Finance: 1998 Property An ordinance was read fixing the rates and amount of taxes to be levied, and
Tax Rates levying the same upon all taxable property, both real and personal, in the City
of Renton, Washington, to finance the departments and activities of city
government, and to provide for the general obligation bond principal and
interest redemption requirements for the year beginning on the first day of
January 1998. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING ON 12/01/97. CARRIED.
Finance: 1998 Budget An ordinance was read adopting the annual budget for the year 1998 in the
total balanced amount of $106,806,380. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR
SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 12/01/97. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading:
Ordinance # 4689 An ordinance was read amending Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code
Legal: Wireless by adding Chapter 38, Wireless Communications Facilities. MOVED BY
Communications EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
Ordinance ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION
CARRIED.
November 24, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 382
As Chair of the Transportation Committee, Councilman Corman commented
that the money provided by Boeing for this construction served as the critical
local match required to obtain state and federal grant funds for the project.
(See page 385 for approval of Memorandum of Agreement with The Boeing
Company for this project.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Planning: Center in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public
Downtown Upper-Story hearing to consider the proposed amendments to setback requirements in the
Setback Elimination Center Downtown (CD) zoning classification.
Michael Kattermann, Planning & Technical Services Director, explained that
the only setback requirements in the Downtown Core Area affect upper
stories. Specifically, ten feet of setback area is mandated for each story above
40 feet. Because the proposed Dally project is 50 feet in height, it would be
subject to the current upper-story setback requirements.
Continuing, Mr. Kattermann said while the Comprehensive Plan expresses a
desire to avoid the "canyon effect" of too many unvarying building stories,
staff feels the current Code is ambiguous and difficult to interpret. Staff
recommends instead that this type of issue be decided on a case-by-case basis
through SEPA and site plan review.
Mr. Kattermann reviewed the options available to Council on this issue, which
include the recommendation from staff and the Planning & Development
Committee to eliminate the upper-story setbacks in the downtown area and
evaluate whether they are needed on a case-by-case basis. Other alternatives
would be to apply the setbacks only to properties abutting S. 3rd between
Main and Burnett; apply them to the entire downtown pedestrian district; or
apply them to the downtown pedestrian district in addition to several other
downtown streets as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Kattermann concluded that the staff recommendation would provide the
greatest flexibility for downtown-area projects.
Council President Keolker-Wheeler asked how fairness could be assured in
how setbacks are applied if individual projects are evaluated separately. Mr.
Kattermann replied that factors such as light, glare, view and aesthetics would
be considered in making these decisions. He felt that sufficient guidelines
exist to perform these evaluations, and added that staff is looking at
formulating design guidelines specifically for the downtown district.
Councilman Corman preferred staff's recommended resolution of this matter
since he agreed that specific site plan review was the best way to address
these issues. He added that achieving a pedestrian-friendly downtown may
mean forgoing upper-story setbacks.
Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was moved by
PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 388 for ordinance.)
Planning: Card Room This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published
Ordinance Revisions in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public
hearing to consider the proposed revisions to Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of
Title IV (Building Regulations), and Chapter 8, Gambling Tax, of Title V
(Finance and Business Regulations) relating to card rooms and their location
within the City of Renton.
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PUBLIC HEARING
11/24/97
2 O BACKGROUND
❖ CD zone allows height of 95 ft. +
❖ Proposal for Dally mixed use development 50 ft.
❖ Only setbacks in Downtown Core = 10 feet for each story
above 40 ft.
❖ Current code difficult to interpret
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40ISSUES
❖ Comprehensive Plan
❖ "Canyon Effect" (light & shade)
❖ Prescriptive standards vs. case-by-case review
5 O OPTIONS
❖ 1 - Eliminate upper story setbacks; case-by-case
review through SEPA & site plan (Staff&P&DC
Recommendation)
❖ 2- Apply upper story setbacks to S. 3rd between
Main & Burnett
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7 0 OPTIONS (cont.)
❖ 3 - Apply upper story setbacks to Downtown
Pedestrian Dist.
❖ 4- Apply upper story setbacks to Downtown
Pedestrian Dist. + Main, Burnett, &Williams b/w
2nd &3rd
(Planning Commission)
8 0 CONCLUSION
❖ Rely on SEPA & site plan review process
❖ Case-by-case review
e• Flexibility
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❖ Eliminate upper story setbacks in CD Zone
❖ Review case-by-case through SEPA & site plan
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INTRODUCTION
The proposal would eliminate upper-story setback requirements in the Center Downtown Zone which
apply to property zoned Center Downtown and located in the Downtown Core (Refer to the attached
map). Currently, the portions of a building over 40 feet must be set back 10 feet for each story.
Otherwise, there are no street, side, or rear setback requirements for the CD zoned property in the
Downtown Core.
While the prescriptive standard for a setback would be removed from the zone at this time, the
determination of appropriate mitigation addressing shadows, views, etc. for site-specific proposals
would be based upon environmental and site plan review.
CODE AMENDMENT LANGUAGE
The proposed code amendment language is shown below:
4-31-10.1.D.2. Setbacks: Setbacks in the CM Zone shall be required as follows (except for the
"downtown core area", as described in subsection D la above, where no setbacks are
required
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a. Street Setback:
MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT SETBACK SETBACK
25' or less 0' 15'
over 25' 15' 25'
b. Rear And Side Yards: None shall be required except in the landscaping section
below.
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Center Downtown Zone setback amendments party of record (per Lisa Grueter):
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Renton, WA 98055
notice of public hearing sent 11/17/97 (rec'd call from Lisa on 11/17/97)
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CITY OF RENTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed November 24,
1997, at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the second
floor Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building, 200 Mill Avenue South,
Renton 98055, to consider the following:
Amendment to Setback Requirements in Center Downtown Zoning
Classification
All interested persons are invited to attend the hearings and present oral or written
comments in support or opposition to the proposals. The Municipal Building is fully
accessible, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior
notice.
Marilyn J P sen
City Clerk
Published: South County Journal
November 14, 1997
Account No. 50640
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(,(iii —yi pw EBY CERTIFY THAT COPIES OF THE ATTACHED
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE WERE POSTED IN CONSPICUOUS PLACES AS DESCRIBED AND TWO
COPIES WERE POST D AT TH RENTON MUN.ICIPAL BUILDING, 200 MILL AVENUE S., RENTON,
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CITY OF RENTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed November 24,
1997, at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the second
floor Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building, 200 Mill Avenue South,
Renton 98055, to consider the following:
Amendment to Setback Requirements in Center Downtown Zoning
Classification
All interested persons are invited to attend the hearings and present oral or written
comments in support or opposition to the proposals. The Municipal Building is fully
accessible, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior
notice.
Marilyn J P sen
City Clerk
Published: South County Journal
November 14, 1997
Account No. 50640
November 10. 1997 Renton City Council Minute: Page 367
recommendations in response to those requested revisions. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: 1997 Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report
Comprehensive Plan regarding the proposed 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments. The
Shoreline Master Program Committee recommended that a public hearing regarding Amendment #8,
Amendment Shoreline Master Program amendments, be scheduled for December 1, 1997
since State agency comments have resulted in additional changes which were
not reviewed by the Planning Commission at its hearing on July 30, 1997.
MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL
CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: Center Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report
Downtown Upper-Story regarding the proposed amendments to the Center Downtown zoning
Setback Elimination classification which would eliminate upper story setbacks for property zoned
Center Downtown and located in the Downtown Core. While the prescriptive
standard for a setback would be removed from the zone at this time, the
determination of appropriate mitigation addressing shadows, views, etc. for
site-specific proposals would be based upon environmental and site plan
review. The Committee concurred with the staff recommendation to eliminate
upper-story setbacks. The Committee recommended that a public hearing be
scheduled for November 24, 1997, and that an ordinance be prepared for
Council consideration on November 24, 1997, with first and second reading
recommended to be complete on December 1, 1997. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Transportation (Aviation) Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report
Committeee recommending that Council award the contract for the application of metal
CAG: 97-159, Airport siding on Building 5-02 to L&J Development, LLC. Building 5-02 is located
Building 5-02 Metal Panel at the Renton Municipal Airport and leased to the Boeing Company. The
Residing, L&J Committee further recommended that Council authorize the transfer of
Development $47,375 from the unobligated fund balance of the Airport Fund to the
Building 5-02 Residing project. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY
SCHLITZER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #3291 A resolution was read requesting the City of Newcastle to annex certain areas
Planning: Deannexation to currently within the corporate limits of the City of Renton, and specifying the
Newcastle, NE 50th St/Lk continuing obligation of properties within such annexation for Renton's
Wash Blvd NE existing bonded indebtedness. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER,
SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4688 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-31-39 of Chapter 31, Zoning
Legal: Zoning Code, Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code relating to nuisance
Declaration of Nuisances violations and penalties. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY
and Permitting of SCHLITZER, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED.
Injunctions ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Council President Keolker-Wheeler reported a problem experienced by
Executive: Phone System volunteers who answer the City's incoming main phone line. All phone calls
for City Hall (Caller ID originating from any City line show up on recipient Caller ID systems as
Problem) coming from the City's general information number, regardless of
APPROVED BY
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PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE REPORT
November 10, 1997
Center Downtown Setback Amendment
(Referred November 3, 1997)
The Committee met on November 6, 1997 to discuss proposed amendments to the Center Downtown zone
which would eliminate upper story setbacks for property zoned Center Downtown and located in the
Downtown Core. While the prescriptive standard for a setback would be removed from the zone at this time,
the determination of appropriate mitigation addressing shadows, views, etc. for site-specific proposals would
be based upon environmental and site plan review.
The Committee concurs with the staff recommendation to eliminate upper-story setbacks. The Committee
recommends that:
• A public hearing be scheduled for November 24, 1997.
• An ordinance be prepared for Council consideration on November 24, 1997,with first and second •
reading recommended to be complete on December 1, 1997.
unothy J. Sc r hair
ob dwards,Vice Chair
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Mike Kattemnann
Jana Huerter
November 3. 1997 Renton City Council Minutes . Page 357
Transportation: Sunset Councilman Parker commented on the carpool lane located in Sunset
Blvd HOV Lanes Boulevard north of Maple Valley Highway. This lane allows HOV traffic to
either turn left onto Maple Valley Highway or continue straight onto I-405.
Mr. Parker noted that because the right-turn to the Renton Community Center
and Carco Theatre off of Maple Valley Highway is so close to the intersection
with Sunset, non-HOV drivers who want to make this turn are forced to
either violate the diamond lane regulations or risk potential mishaps caused by
their trying to maneuver into the right-hand lane after turning onto the
highway.
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator Gregg Zimmerman replied that
City staff will recommend to the Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) that this carpool lane be shifted one lane to the right
because of the problem described by Mr. Parker. This would direct HOV
traffic to I-405 and Bronson Way rather than to Maple Valley Highway.
Councilman Parker expressed hope that, in the interim, the City's police
officers will be understanding of drivers who violate the HOV lane regulations
in this area in the interest of safety.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
CAG: 97-159, Airport City Clerk reported bid opening on 10/16/97 for CAG-97-159, Airport
Building 5-02 Metal Panel Building 5-02 Metal Panel Residing project; three bids; engineer's estimate
Residing, L&J $97,305.60; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the
Development low bidder, L&J Development, in the amount of $86,689.95 (amount budgeted
$65,100). Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
CAG: 97-166, SW 43rd St City Clerk reported bid opening on 10/29/97 for CAG-97-166, SW 43rd
Drainage Improvement, Street Drainage Improvement project; eight bids; engineer's estimate
RJC Inc $162,080.07; and submitted staff recommendation to award the contract to the
low bidder, RJC Inc., in the total amount of $202,023.15 (amount budgeted
$129,800.00). Refer to Utilities Committee.
CAG: 97-149, Roof Community Services Department submitted CAG-97-149, Roof Replacement
Replacements (Highlands for the Highlands Gym and Main Library; and requested approval of the
Gym & Main Library), project, authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $18,964.03,
Pacific Rainier Roofing commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$2,033.89 to Pacific Rainier Roofing, Inc., contractor, if all required releases
are obtained. Council concur.
Plat: Valley Vue, S 22nd Development Services Division recommended acceptance of a deed of
P1 Deed of ROW dedication for right-of-way on S. 22nd Place for a secondary emergency
Dedication for Emergency access to the proposed Valley Vue development. Council concur.
Access
Budget: 1998 Finance and Information Services Department submitted the 1998 Budget in
the total balanced amount of $106,801,380, and requested Council to set two
public hearings be set on November 17th and November 24th, 1997, to take
testimony on the proposed budget. Council concur.
Planning: Center Planning & Technical Services Division submitted proposed setback
Downtown Upper-Story amendments in the Center Downtown zone that would eliminate upper-story
Setba 1 Elimination setback requirements for properties located in the Downtown Core. Refer to
Planning & Development Committee.
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Submitting Data: Planning/Building/Public Works For Agenda of:
DeptiDiviBoard.. Planning and Technical Services November 3, 1997
Staff Contact Mike Kattermann (ext. 6190) Agenda Status
Consent X
Subject: Public Hearing...
Correspondence..
Center Downtown Setback Amendments Ordinance
Resolution
Old Business
Exhibits: New Business
Study Sessions
Issue Paper Information
Recommended Action: Approvals:
Refer to Planning and Development Committee Legal Dept
Finance Dept
Other
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required... N/A Transfer/Amendment
Amount Budgeted N/A Revenue Generated
Total Project Budget N/A City Share Total Project..
Summary of Action:
The proposal would eliminate upper-story setback requirements in the Center Downtown Zone which apply to
property zoned Center Downtown and located in the Downtown Core. Currently, the portions of a building
over 40 feet must be set back 10 feet for each story. Otherwise, there are no street, side, or rear setback
requirements for the CD zoned property in the Downtown Core.
The upper story setback requirement was likely established to ensure that as taller buildings become more
prevalent in the Downtown, pedestrian areas and streets would not be shaded all day by buildings. Other
reasons may include view protection.
Recently, with the review of the Daily project in the Downtown (located on Logan Avenue north of S. 3rd
Street), preliminary designs have included four story buildings with a maximum 50 feet in height to the top of
the parapet. The fourth floor is below 40 feet but then extends above the height limit which triggers upper-
story setbacks of 10 feet.
Several options would address concerns about solar access by pedestrians in the Downtown Core Area. At this
time the most flexible approach is to eliminate regulations and rely on the SEPA process to review projects on a
case by case basis.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt proposed ordinance to eliminate the prescriptive requirement from the CD zone at this time, and allow
the determination of appropriate mitigation based upon environmental review.
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CITY OF RENTON
PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 27, 1997
TO: Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, President
City Council Members
VIA: Mayor Jesse Tanner
FROM: Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator (y
Planning/Building/Public Works Department
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Kattermann (ext. 6190)
SUBJECT: Center Downtown Setback Amendment
ISSUE:
• Should the Center Downtown (CD)upper-story setback requirement be eliminated?
RECOMMENDATION:
• Eliminate the upper-story setback requirement in the zoning code and review applications for
development through the SEPA process.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
Introduction
The Center Downtown Zone allows for intensive development and redevelopment of Renton's
Downtown with building heights of up to 95 feet with provisions to allow for greater height through
Hearing Examiner review.
The CD zone also allows exempts the Downtown Core (see Attachment A) from parking, and
setback requirements in general. The only setback required in the Downtown Core applies to upper-
stories above 40 feet. This requirement was likely established to ensure that as taller buildings
become more prevalent in the Downtown, pedestrian areas and streets would not be shaded all day by
buildings. Other reasons may include view protection.
Recently, with the review of the Daily project in the Downtown (located on Logan Avenue north of
S. 3rd Street), preliminary designs have included four story buildings with a maximum 50 feet in
height to the top of the parapet. The fourth floor is below 40 feet but then extends above the height
limit which triggers upper-story setbacks of 10 feet.
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Issues
Comprehensive Plan Policies
In the Downtown Element, there is one policy with a specific reference to upper floor setbacks, but it
applies to S. 3rd Street:
Policy DT-45. Buildings along South 3rd Street between Main and Burnett Avenues should
retain a pedestrian scale by employing design techniques which maintain the appearance and
feel of low-rise structures to avoid creation of the "canyon effect" (e.g. preserving the
historic facades, stepping back above the second or third floor).
Adequate Sun Exposure and Views of the Sky
Renton's upper floor setback requirement was instituted with the Interim Zoning Ordinance in 1993
most likely because the height limit in the CD zone allows buildings of 95 feet or greater which is
generally taller than most buildings in Downtown, and there was a concern about avoiding a "canyon
effect." Also, there may have been concerns about ensuring adequate sunlight in pedestrian and
public spaces as well as views of the sky. Aside from the proposed Pia77a and existing park areas,
the primary area of concern would be sidewalks where pedestrians will travel. For reference, the
major streets in the Downtown Core have the following street widths based upon Kroll Maps:
• Burnett Avenue S.- 90' - 140' (south of S. 2nd Street)
• S. 2nd Street -60'-66'
• S. 3rd Street- 60'
Cities treat the issue of solar access/shade differently:
• Bellevue allows building heights in its various CBD districts of 40 to 300 feet depending
on the specific district and use. Bellevue does not require a prescriptive upper floor
setback, but limits the total square footage of each floor above 40 feet in height.
Bellevue also has design guidelines which require that "the form and placement of
buildings consider desirable year-round conditions of sun and shade in surrounding open
spaces and public areas."
• The City of Kent does not have a maximum height limit in its Downtown Commercial
Enterprise District. In its Municipal Code, Kent requires compliance with a general
review criteria that "building floor area above four (4) stories in height is setback as
appropriate to maintain human scale." In its Downtown Design Review Handbook, Kent
encourages that the floor area above 4 stories be setback 10 feet, to maintain a street
width/building height ratio of 1:1. This standard is similar to Renton's code requirement
(Refer to Attachment B).
Prescriptive Standards vs. Case-by-Case Review
Currently, the CD zone provides a prescriptive standard for upper floor setbacks of 10 feet. It is
unclear if each floor above 4 stories must be continually setback 10 feet from the lower story, and if
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the 10 foot setback applies only to building frontage on streets or if it applies on all sides of a
property.
Without a prescriptive standard, there would be case-by-case review through the environmental
review process (SEPA). The SEPA checklist includes questions about, light and glare, views,
aesthetics, and energy (blocking solar access). A list of the standard SEPA checklist questions is
attached (Refer to Attachment C). If there is a potential impact, the City would have the authority
to apply mitigation which could include upper floor setbacks where warranted.
Additionally, proposals subject to Site Plan Review are analyzed in terms of review criteria
addressing development size, bulk, orientation to views, sunlight, and pedestrian needs. The CD
zone also suggests maintaining visual access and minimizing shadows to public open spaces, as well
as requiring consideration of mitigating light and glare.
Code Amendment Options
Option 1 (Staff Recommendation) - Eliminate the prescriptive requirement from the CD zone at this
time, and allow the determination of appropriate mitigation based upon environmental review. The
proposed code revision is attached.
The threshold of building size which triggers SEPA review is 4,000 square feet of building area, or
20 or more parking spaces. This trigger will ensure that moderate and larger buildings, which have
the potential to exceed 4 stories, will be reviewed against concerns about solar access and views,
among other concerns. A determination of compliance with Comprehensive Plan policies would be
done on a case-by-case basis through environmental review. It is also important to note that it is
unlikely that large "towers" of multi-family or commercial development will be supported by the
market in the near future. Staff recommends this option as the preferred option.
Option 2 - Apply upper story setbacks to building facades which front S. 3rd Street between Main
Avenue South and Burnett Avenue S. With this option, the code amendment language would be
clarified to apply only to street setbacks along S. 3rd Street in that location and to the fourth story
and above.
Option 3 - Apply upper story setbacks to building facades which front streets identified as the
Downtown Pedestrian District in the CD zone: South 3rd Street between Main Avenue South and
Burnett Avenue South, and along Wells Avenue South between South Second Street and Houser Way
South. This would comply with Comprehensive Plan policies and address the pedestrian-oriented
nature of additional streets identified as part of the Downtown Pedestrian District.
Option 4 (Planning Commission recommendation)- Apply upper story setbacks to buildings which
front streets in the more historic part of the Downtown, including S. 2nd and S. 3rd Streets from
Main Avenue S. to Burnett Avenue S., Main and Williams Avenues S. from S. 2nd to S. 3rd Streets,
and Wells Avenue S. from S. 2nd Street to Houser Way S. A copy of the Planning Commission
report is attached as Attachment D.
Each code amendment option is shown in Attachment E. Any of the above options would allow the
Daily redevelopment to proceed. However, any development in the City that exceeds the SEPA
review threshold of 4,000 square feet will be required to prepare a checklist and disclose any
potential impacts such as view, light and glare, and energy impacts.
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CONCLUSION:
Several options would address concerns about solar access by pedestrians in the Downtown Core
Area. At this time the most flexible approach is to eliminate regulations and rely on the SEPA
process to review projects on a case by case basis.
Attachment A -Downtown Core Area Map
Attachment B - City of Kent Building Design Setback Standard
Attachment C -Relevant SEPA Checklist Questions
Attachment D -Planning Commission Report
Attachment E -Proposed CD Zone Amendment Options
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Section 3: Building Design
3a. Building floor area above four (4)
stories in height is set back as appropriate
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ATTACHMENT C
STANDARD SEPA CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
RELATED TO HEIGHT,VIEWS,SOLAR ACCESS
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to
meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for
heating,manufacturing,etc.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If
so,generally describe.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this
proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts,if any:
10. AES 1'HETICS
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what
is the principal exterior building material(s)proposed.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts,if any:
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,if any:
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CITY OF RENTON
PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 27, 1997
CITY OF RENTON
TO: City Council N 0 V 0 31997
Mayor Tanner
FROM: Eugene Ledbury RECEIVED
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: Recommendation- Center Downtown Setback Amendments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend applying upper story setbacks to the Downtown
Pedestrian District, as well as:
• S. 2nd St.between Main Ave. S. and Burnett Ave. S
• Main Ave. S. from S. 2nd St.to S. 3rd St.
• Williams Ave. S. from S. 2nd St.to S. 3rd St.
• Burnett Ave. S. from S. 2nd St.to S. 3rd St.
Elsewhere in the Downtown Core, allow case-by-case review
through the SEPA process.
Planning Commission Action and Recommendation
The Planning Commission considered the staff recommendation to eliminate upper story setbacks in the
Downtown Core of the Center Downtown Zone and allow review through the SEPA process, as well as
other options maintaining the upper story setback on S. 3rd Street between Main Ave. S. and Burnett
Avenue S., or maintaining the upper story setback in the Downtown Pedestrian District. The Planning
Commission discussed protection of the historic area of the Downtown, as well as allowing the Dally
redevelopment project to proceed. The Planning Commission recommends another option to maintain
upper story setbacks in the historic part of the Downtown which was identified as:
• Downtown Pedestrian District (Wells Ave. S. between S. 2nd Street and Houser Way S.,
and S. 3rd St. between Main Ave. S. and Burnett Ave. S.)
• S. 2nd St. between Main Ave. S. and Burnett Ave. S
• Main Ave. S.from S. 2nd St.to S. 3rd St.
• Williams Ave. S.from S. 2nd St.to S. 3rd St.
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ATTACHMENT E
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OPTION 1 - STAFF RECOMMENDATION
4-31-10.1.D.2. Setbacks: Setbacks in the CM Zone shall be required as follows (except for the
"downtown core area", as described in subsection Dla above, where no setbacks are
required ti, the b ild g a 40 f t, whereby ort o 40 f et. m st b et
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back 10 feet for each story):
a. Street Setback:
MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT SETBACK SETBACK
25'or less 0' 15'
over 25' 15' 25'
b. Rear And Side Yards: None shall be required except in the landscaping section
below.
OPTION 2
4-31-10.1.D.2. Setbacks: Setbacks in the CM Zone shall be required as follows (except for the
required until the building exceeds 40 feet, whereby portions over 40 feet must be set
back 10 feet for each story):
a. Street Setback-Outside Downtown Core Area:
MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT SETBACK SETBACK
25' or less 0' 15'
over 25' 15' 25' .
b. Street Setbacks - Downtown Core Area. Street setbacks are not required for
buildings located within the Downtown core area, except that buildings
exceeding three stories which also have frontage along South Third Street from
Main Avenue South to Burnett Avenue South shall have setbacks as follows: -
(1) Minimum setbacks for first, second.or third story: zero feet(0')
(2) Minimum setback for fourth story: ten feet (10') from the property
line.
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ATTACHMENT E
(3) Minimum setback for fifth story and succeeding stories: ten feet (10')
from the preceding story, applicable to each story.
bc. Rear And Side Yards: None shall be required except in the landscaping section
below.
OPTION 3
4-31-10.1.D.2. Setbacks: Setbacks in the CM Zone shall be required as follows (except f r t e
back 10 feet for each story):
a. Street Setback-Outside Downtown Core Area:
MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT SETBACK SETBACK
25'or less 0' 15'
over 25' 15' 25'
b. Street Setbacks - Downtown Core Area. Street setbacks are not required for
buildings located within the Downtown core area, except that buildings
exceeding three stories which are also located in the Downtown pedestrian
district defined in RMC 4-31-10.1.D.1.b. shall have setbacks as follows:
(1) Minimum setbacks for first, second, or third story: zero feet(0')
(2) Minimum setback for fourth story: ten feet (10') from the property
line.
(3) Minimum setback for fifth story and succeeding stories: ten feet (10')
from the preceding story, applicable to each story.
be. Rear And Side Yards: None shall be required except in the landscaping section
below.
OPTION 4-PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
4-31-10.1.D.2. Setbacks: Setbacks in the CM Zone shall be required as follows (except for the
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back 10 f of f..ea,a, story):
a. Street Setback-Outside Downtown Core Area:
MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT SETBACK SETBACK
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MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT SETBACK SETBACK
25' or less 0' 15'
over 25' 15' 25'
b. Street Setbacks-Downtown Core Area.
(1) Street setbacks are required for buildings exceeding three stories if
located on the following streets:
(a) Downtown pedestrian district defined in RMC 4-31-
1O.1.D.1.b.
(b) South Second Street between Main Avenue South and Burnett
Avenue South.
(c) Main Avenue South from South Second Street to South Third
Street.
(d) Williams Avenue South from South Second Street to South
Third Street.
(e) Burnett Avenue South from South Second Street to South
Third Street.
(2) If a building is located on a street identified in subsection (1), the
following street setbacks shall apply:
(a) Minimum setbacks for first, second, or third story: zero feet
(0')
(b) Minimum setback for fourth story: ten feet (10') from the
property line.
(c) Minimum setback for fifth story and succeeding stories: ten
feet(10')from the preceding story, applicable to each story.
bc. Rear And Side Yards: None shall be required except in the landscaping section
below.
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