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December 20, 1999 r' Renton City Council Minutes ` Page 456
SECONDED BY CLAWSON, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
REPORT. CARRIED.
Planning: MF Housing Urban Planning&Development Committee Chair Keolker-Wheeler presented a report
Center Design Overlay District regarding the proposed Multi-family Residential Design Guidelines. The
Committee reviewed final revisions to the Urban Center Design Overlay
District at its meeting of December 9, 1999, and recommended as follows:
That the ordinance creating an Urban Center Design Overlay District,and
repealing Ordinance 4793, an emergency ordinance adopting Multi-family
Housing Design Guidelines,be forwarded for first and second reading.
MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See
later this page for ordinance.)
ORDINANCES AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and advanced for
RESOLUTIONS second and final reading:
Planning: MF Housin: Urban An ordinance was read amending Chapters 1, 3, 8 and 11 of Title IV
Center Desi: Overlay District (Development Regulations) of City Code by creating an Urban Center Design
Overlay District and repealing Ordinance No. 4793, an emergency ordinance of
the City of Renton, Washington, adopting multi-family housing design
guidelines in the Residential Multi-family Urban(RM-U) and Center
Downtown(CD) zones. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED
BY NELSON, COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADVANCE THE
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance#4821 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
Planning: MF Housing Urban MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
Center Design Overlay District COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Zoning: 1999 Annual Update An ordinance was read adopting the 1999 amendments to the zoning
of the Zoning Book&Wall classifications of properties located within the City of Renton. MOVED BY
Map CLAWSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL SUSPEND
THE RULES AND ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND
FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance#4822 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was
Zoning: 1999 Annual Update MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADOPT
of the Zoning Book&Wall THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading:
Ordinance#4823 An ordinance was read amending Section 6-9-1 of Chapter 9,Children,
Legal: Adult Supervision of Unattended, of Title VI, Police Regulations, of City Code,by defining adult
Children in Vehicles supervision. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN,
COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance#4824 An ordinance was read establishing an assessment district for sanitary sewer
Public Works: East Kennydale service in a portion of the East Kennydale and West Kennydale sub-basins, and
Sanitary Sewer Special establishing the amount of the charge upon connection to the facilities.
Assessment District MOVED BY CLAWSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL ADOPT
THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #4825 An ordinance was read amending Chapter 11, Utility Tax, of Title V(Finance
Finance: Definition of"Gross and Business Regulations) of City Code by adding a new section entitled
Income" for Utility Tax "Definition of Gross Income" and rescinding subsection 5-11-I.A.3. MOVED
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE REPORT
December 20, 1999
Multi-family Residential Design Guidelines
(Referred June 7, 1999)
The Planning and Development Committee reviewed final revisions to the Urban Center Design
Overlay District at its meeting of December 9, 1999 and recommends as follows:
That the ordinance creating an Urban Center Design Overlay District, and repealing Ordinance 4793,
An Emergency Ordinance adopting Multi-family Housing Housing Design Guidelines, be forwarded
for first and second reading. //..�// � //�� �
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RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 20, 1999 Council Chambers
Monday, 7:30 p.m. MINUTES Municipal Building
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jesse Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the
meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF KING PARKER, Council President; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER; RANDY
COUNCILMEMBERS CORMAN; TONI NELSON; BOB EDWARDS; KATHY KEOLKER-
WHEELER; DAN CLAWSON.
CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER,Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Administrative
ATTENDANCE Officer; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN,
City Clerk; GREGG ZIMMERMAN,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator; JIM SHEPHERD, Community Services Administrator;
DENNIS CULP, Facilities Director; CLARK PETERSEN, Library Director;
REBECCA LIND,Principal Planner; DEREK TODD, Finance Analyst;
COMMANDER FLOYD ELDRIDGE,Police Department.
PRESS Robert Teodosio,Renton Reporter
APPROVAL OF MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVE THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 1999 AS PRESENTED.
CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Planning: . . . •• •an accordance with local and State laws,Mayor Tanner opened the public hearing
Center Design Overla District to consider the creation of a Multi-family Housing Urban Design Overlay
District in the Center Downtown(CD) and Residential Multi-family Urban
Zones; including guidelines for building and siting design; parking, access and
circulation; landscaping/recreation/common space; and building architectural
design.
Rebecca Lind, Principal Planner, explained that the City Council approved
emergency Ordinance No. 4793 in September to implement interim housing
design guidelines in these two zones. The proposal for permanent guidelines
was then referred to the Planning Commission for its review and
recommendation.
The purpose of the guidelines is to require minimum standards for design
review to maintain and protect property values and enhance the general
appearance of Renton's downtown. With the guidelines, staff hopes to achieve
predictability in design review while balancing this with administrative
flexibility to consider specific merits of individual proposals. The guidelines
neither change zoning requirements nor supersede or modify any other city
codes, ordinances or policies that apply to a proposal. Rather, they encourage
creative design alternatives as a means of achieving quality development.
Ms. Lind added that because the guidelines will be applied as a component of
the governing land use process, they will not affect current processing
timeframes. The guidelines will apply to all attached residential development
applications in the two applicable zones that meet thresholds for SEPA
environmental review(four or more units, or 4,000 square feet of improved
area). Decisions will be issued by the Development Services Director, and, as
administrative decisions, would be appealable.
December 20, 1999 Renton City Council Minutes Page 453
Continuing, Ms. Lind explained that the guidelines address four major topics,
as follows: building siting and design; parking, access and circulation;
landscaping/recreation/common space; and building architectural design. Each
topic has both a mandatory minimum standard and other statements intended to
encourage the desired results. The minimum standards are:
Building Siting and Design: "Attached buildings shall be oriented to the street
wiht clear connections to the sidewalk. A primary entrance of each building
shall be located on the facade facing the street. Such entrances shall be
prominent,visible from the street, connected by a walkway to the public
sidewalk, and include human scale elements."
"Careful siting and design treatment is necessary to achieve a compatible
transition where new buildings differ from surrounding development in terms
of building height,bulk and scale. Specific design elements shall be considered
to promote a transition to surrounding uses."
Parking,Access and Circulation: "No parking shall be located between a
building and the front property line or the street side yard of a corner lot."
Landscaping/Recreation/Open Space: "Attached housing developments of
ten or more dwelling units shall provide a minimum area of common space or
recreation area equal to 50 square feet per unit. The common space area should
be aggregated to provide usable area(s) for residents. The location, layout, and
proposed type of common space or recreation area shall be subject to approval
by the Development Services Director. The required common open space may
be satisfied with one or more elements."
"The owner shall provide regular maintenance to ensure that plant materials are
kept healthy and that dead or dying plant materials are replaced."
Building Architectural Design: "All building facades shall include
modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than 40 feet."
Responding to Mayor Tanner, Ms. Lind said the allowed residential density in
the downtown area is 100 dwelling units per acre, although this can go as high
as 150 dwelling units per acre with design review or a conditional use. Mayor
Tanner wanted to ensure that Renton's downtown isn't overtaken by huge, out-
of-proportion condominium or apartment developments.
In response to Council President Parker, Ms. Lind said the guidelines do not
reduce the allowed density. She added that projects designed according to the
proposed guidelines could reach the density limits while adhering to the design
criteria.
Councilmember Clawson said the guidelines are well-written, clear and easy to
understand,and will avoid the "big box"type of project referred to by Mayor
Tanner.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler noted that Renton's downtown density
allowances were mandated by growth management. She agreed that the
guidelines will greatly benefit individual project designs.
Responding to Mr. Parker,Ms. Keolker-Wheeler concurred that the guidelines
offer a certain amount of flexibility to applicants, since the intent was not to be
overly restrictive but rather to encourage quality design.
Audience comment was invited.
Correspondence was read from Sam Pace, Housing Specialist for the Seattle-
King County Association of Realtors, 12015 - 115th Ave. NE, Suite 195,
Kirkland, WA, 98034. While he agreed with many of the objectives of the
guidelines, Mr. Pace cautioned against using these to address issues that have
December 20, 1999 i""'' Renton City Council Minutes �...'' Page 454
no bearing on the subject of design. He additionally suggested that language be
added to the landscaping guidelines to require the use of landscaping plantings
that utilize relatively low amounts of water, and/or that make especially
efficient use of water.
Councilman Corman agreed that once a project is vested,the design review is
to decide the details rather than to revisit whether there should be a project at
all.
Councilman Schlitzer said while Mr. Pace's letter raises valid points,his
comments have already been heard and considered by the Planning&
Development Committee.
There being no further audience comment, it was MOVED BY PARKER,
SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CARRIED. (See page 456 for legislation.)
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 1999 and beyond. Items noted
included:
* So far, more than 237 gift tags have been taken from the holiday giving
trees located at the Renton Community Center, River Rock Restaurant, City
Hall, and the Renton School District's Administration building.
* Santa made his annual visit to the Renton Senior Activity Center on
Saturday, Dec. 11th for"Breakfast with Santa". This event sells out every
year.
* The opening night of the 1999-2000 Clam Lights event at Gene Coulon
Memorial Beach Park was held on Friday, Dec. 10th. Clam Lights
continue nightly through Jan. 2nd.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Parks: Facilities Divison Community Services Department proposed a reorganization to have three
Reorganization supervisors and one lead custodian in the Facilities Division rather than two
supervisors and two lead custodians. Refer to Finance Committee.
CAG: 99-085, 200 Mill Ave S Community Services Department submitted CAG-99-085,200 Mill Ave. S.
Bldg Fire Sprinkler Building Fire Sprinkler Installation; and requested approval of the project,
Installation,Ace Fire authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$13,426.56,
Protection Systems commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of
$3,994.30 to Ace Fire Protection Systems, Inc., contractor, if all required
releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 99-090, 200 Mill Ave S Community Services Department submitted CAG-99-090, 200 Mill Ave. S.
Bldg Lobby Renovation, Building Lobby Renovation; and requested approval of the project,
Litchfield Const authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$1,862.31, commencement
of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$1,738.75 to Litchfield
Construction, contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
CAG: 99-086, 200 Mill Ave S Community Services Department submitted CAG-99-086, 200 Mill Ave. S.
Bldg Plumbing Replacement, Building Plumbing Replacement; and requested approval of the project,
Pilchuck Contractors authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of$2,867.65, commencement
of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of$2,532.51 to Pilchuck
Contractors, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council
concur.
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City of Renton
PUBLIC INFORMATION HANDOUT
December 20,1999
Urban Center Design Overlay District Text Amendments
For additional information,please contact:
Rebecca Lind at 425-430-6588 or rlind@ci.renton.wa.us
The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Adopting Multi-
family Housing Design Guidelines in the CD and RM-U zones, and replaces it with the
proposed Urban Design Overlay District in Chapter 3 of Title IV. The Overlay includes a
modified version of the same guidelines. The guidelines address 4 major topics.
1) Building.Siting and Design,
2) Parking, Access, and Circulation,
3) Landscaping/Recreation/Common Space, and
4) Building Architectural Design.
These topic area include one minimum standard and a several other guideline statements
intended to encourage desired results in terms of overall building quality and design.
While projects can be found to not comply with the guidelines and applicants may need
to re-design or provide additional information, there is no additional permit required.
The Emergency Design Guidelines need to be re-adopted as a regular City ordinance to
allow codification into the City's development regulations. The draft ordinance reflects
the changes in the adopted Emergency Ordinance that were reviewed and approved by
the Planning Commission and the Planning and Development Committee.
The ordinance also amends Section 4-1-050 Hearing Examiner authority to incorporate
the appeal process in the correct chapter. Several definitions are also added to Chapter 9
of Title IV.
SEA" .E-KING COUNTY ASSOCIATION = REALTORS®
I k 12015 115th Ave. N.E., Suite 195, Kirkland,Washington 98034
(425)820-3277 (Office) • 1-800-540-3277 (Washington State)• (425) 820-3346 (Fax)
REALTOR' Email:skcar@blarg.net•url:http://www.nwrealtor.com
ECEIVED
TO: Mayor Tanner and Members of the Renton City Council i1 c 0
FROM: Sam Pace, GRI RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Housing Specialist
DATE: December.19, 1999
RE: Multi-Family Design Guidelines in the RM-U and CD Zones
DELIVERY: Fax only
Dear Mayor Tanner and Councilmembers:
I'm writing on behalf of the Seattle-King County Association of REALTORS to offer comment
on the proposed Multi-Family Design Guidelines in the RM-U and CD Zones, This item is on
your December 20th agenda for First Reading.
I believe there is much to be encouraged about in the proposed draft ordinance.
Ultimately, however, whether or not the reasons to be encouraged grow as the ordinance is
implemented (or alternatively, change direction and become a reason for concern) will depend
upon the manner in which the ordinance is implemented. Either result could be possible.
We sound this somewhat cautionary note because we have seen the Design Review Process be
used in other cities to address issues that have no bearing on the subject of design. Instead, in
those other cities the design review process has evolved into a "whipping boy" for revisiting
settled planning issues in the context of an individual vested application. Allowing that to
happen in Renton would not only be inconsistent with good public policy, but also the specific
expressed intent of Section A. 1. d of this proposed ordinance (regarding predictability).
We remain optimistic, and we trust,that this ordinance will not only prove beneficial in the
City's efforts to accomplish its goals in the RM-U and CD Zones,but also that it will be
implemented in a manner that limits its application to true design issues that are identified in the
language of the ordinance.
In reviewing the ordinance, one specific suggestion occurred to us that we offer for your
consideration. It involves the subject of Landscaping/Recreation/Common Space. This section
begins on page 8. Our specific suggestion would probably be most appropriate at the top of page
10.
•REALTOR-Is a registered mark of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
The City may wish to consider amending Section III(4-3-100)F. 2. b. at the top of page 10 to
include an additional item "b. (3)" involving plants that require relatively lower amounts of water
to survive. Such an additional subsection "b. (3)" might read:
"...h.
...(3) Use of landscaping plantings that utilize relatively low amounts of water, and/or
that make especially efficient use of water, are encouraged in preference to plantings that
require relatively larger volumes of water or that make less efficient use of water."
I don't know that this precise wording is the best available. However, I want to lend our support
to the City's continued use of the word "encourage." The City's intent to use the word
"encourage" in the immediately preceding subsection b. (2) at the top of page 10 is well-advised.
We believe it makes sense to continue this approach with respect to the substantive suggestion
we have made.
Thank you for the opportunity to offer these comments.
Sincerely,
SEATTLE-KING COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Sam Pace, ORI
Housing Specialist
cc: David Crowell
CITY OF RENTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 20th day of
December, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the
seventh floor Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building, 1055 S. Grady Way,
Renton, WA 98055, to consider the following:
Adoption of Multifamily Housing Urban Design Overlay District in Center
Downtown (CD) and Residential Multi-family Urban Zones; including guidelines
for building and siting design; parking, access and circulation;
landscaping/recreation/common space; and building architectural design.
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present written or oral
comments regarding the proposal. The Municipal Building is fully accessible, and
interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice.
J
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City Clerk
Published South County Journal
December 10, 1999
Account No. 50640
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Development Services: Butco Councilmember Nelson asked for an update on possible development of the
Property Development Butco property(previously known as the Parker PUD).
Planning: Multi-Family MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CLAWSON,
Design Guidelines(Public COUNCIL SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON 12/20/99 ON THE PROPOSED
Hearing) MULTI-FAMILY DESIGN GUIDELINES. CARRIED.
Citizen Comment:Bonnell— Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler referred to a letter she received from Frank
City Policy re: RVs, Semi- Bonnell regarding the parking of recreational vehicles, semi-trucks,etc. in large
Trucks,etc. in Parking Lots parking lots. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY
CORMAN,COUNCIL REFER THIS MATTER TO THE ADMINISTRATION
AND THE TRANSPORTATION COMMI IT EE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Don Shorter,4528—20`h Ave. Ct. SE,Puyallup, 98022, cited City of Renton
Citizen Comment: Shorter— Development Regulations section 4.2.070.m,which states that churches,
Churches as Conditional Uses; synagogues and temples are Hearing Examiner conditional uses in the Center
Process and Requirements Downtown zone. Conditional uses are subject to application fees, and they
must undergo a lengthy review process which involves the submittal of such
documentation as a drainage control plan,a drainage report, architectural
elevations, an environmental checklist, a geotechnical report, a conceptual
landscaping plan, a screening detail for refuse/recycling matter,a wetlands
delineation map, etc. Saying that such requirements are cumbersome for
churches,Mr. Shorter added that while he understood the need to ensure the
safety of buildings that are used for public assembly,the aforementioned
requirements are not applied to movie theatres which could also be construed as
public gathering places.
Councilman Corman clarified that while churches are allowed in many areas of
Renton,they are indeed often subject to conditional use requirements. He
wondered if these would be more appropriately applied to new construction
rather than to existing buildings which appears to be the specific case to which
Mr. Shorter is referring. Councilman Schlitzer assured Mr. Shorter that Renton
is not against churches;however,the City's requirements and conditions which
relate to this type of use exist for many reasons. He agreed it would be
beneficial to review these reasons, emphasizing that Renton does not seek to
impose onerous requirements.
MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,COUNCIL REFER
THIS MATTER TO THE PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
CARRIED.
Councilmember Keolker-Wheeler requested that staff provide the committee
with all current regulations pertaining to churches in advance of its meeting on
this subject.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:24 p.m.
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Adopting Multi-family
Housing Design Guidelines in the Center Downtown and Residential Multi-family-Urban zones,
and replaces it with the proposed Urban Design Overlay District within Chapter 3 of Title IV.
The Overlay includes a modified version of the same guidelines and applies to the same zones.
The guidelines address four major topics:1) Building Siting and Design, 2) Parking, Access, and
Circulation, 3)Landscaping/Recreation/Common Space, and 4)Building Architectural Design
Regulations include one minimum standard and a several other guideline statements intended to
encourage desired results in terms of overall building quality and design.
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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 the 20th day of
December, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the
seventh floor Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building, 1055 S. Grady Way,
Renton, WA 98055, to consider the following:
Adoption of Multifamily Housing Urban Design Overlay District in Center
Downtown (CD) and Residential Multi-family Urban Zones; including guidelines
for building and siting design; parking, access and circulation;
landscaping/recreation/common space; and building architectural design.
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present written or oral
comments regarding the proposal. The Municipal Building is fully accessible, and
interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice.
Man rig sen
City Clerk
Published South County Journal
December 10, 1999
Account No. 50640
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cases such as visiting friends or family members.
Mayor Tanner offered to have the City Attorney contact Mr.Gevers about any
possible alternatives.
Saying that Council should consider this law and how it is applied,it was
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON,COUNCIL REFER THIS
MATTER TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Councilman Edwards inquired if Mr. Gevers can appear in Renton Municipal
Court on his son's behalf. City Attorney Lawrence J.Warren replied that
generally,only a lawyer who has been admitted to the Washington State Bar
can represent another person in court.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the
listing.
Vacation: Alley @ Lind& City Clerk submitted a petition for vacation of an alley between Lind and
Seneca and SW 12th& 13th, Seneca Avenues SW and SW 12th and 13th Streets;petitioner Ron Knight,PO
Bryant/Clements Const Box 6,Renton, 98057,representing William G. Bryant and Clements General
Construction,Inc. Refer to Board of Public Works; set public hearing on
11/22/99. (See page 389 for resolution setting the public hearing.)
CRT: 99-010,Brown v Renton Court Case filed by David H. Gehrke on behalf of Allen Eugene and Editha
Brown,alleging damages in an unspecified amount due to an incident occurring
on 9/26/96 when Allen Brown was injured while using a leg press machine at
the Renton Community Center. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services.
Plat: Flynn Short Plat ROW Development Services Division recommended acceptance of right-of-way in
Dedication,NE 6th/Blaine& the vicinity of NE 6th Circle and Blaine and Camas Avenues NE to fulfill a
Camas (SHP-96-106) requirement for the Flynn Short Plat(SHP-96-106). Council concur.
Planning: La Pianta Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Development Agreement recommended approval of a development agreement with the La Pianta Limited
Partnership as part of the application on this property for a Comprehensive Plan
amendment. Council concur.
Planning: Housing Design Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department
Guidelines,Planning submitted Planning Commission recommendations on the proposed Housing
Commission Recommendation Design Guidelines. Refer to Planning&Development Committee.
EDNSP: Endangered Species Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Depaitnient
Act Work, Consultant Roster recommended approval of the annual consultant roster for responding to recent
and proposed listings under the Endangered Species Act. Council concur.
Finance: 2000 Budget,Public Finance&Information Services Department recommended a public hearing be
Hearing set on November 15, 1999, on the 2000 Budget. Council concur.
Municipal Court: State Municipal Court recommended approval of an agreement with the Office of the
Reimbursement for Computer Administrator for the Courts to accept$2,462 in reimbursement for a personal
&Printer for Muni Ct Judge computer and printer for Renton's Municipal Court Judge. Council concur.
(See page 389 for resolution.)
Streets: Burnett Ave S Transportation Division requested approval of a contract in the amount of
Realignment(S 3rd to 4th), $64,048.32 with Parametrix, Inc. for civil design services for the realignment
Parametrix Design Services and reconstruction for Burnett Ave. S. from S. 3rd to 4th Streets. Council
concur.
MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
Ct'r1' OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
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For Agenda of:
Nov. 1, 1999
Dept/Div/Board.. Economic Development, Neighborhoods and
Strategic Planning
Staff Contact Rebecca Lind (ext. 6588) Agenda Status
Consent X
Subject: Public Hearing..
Attached Housing Design Guidelines Correspondence..
Ordinance
Resolution
Old Business
Exhibits: New Business
Planning Commission Recommendation Draft Design Study Sessions
Information
Guidelines
Recommended Action: Approvals:
Refer to the Planning and Development Committee Legal Dept
Finance Dept
Other
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required... Transfer/Amendment
Amount Budgeted Revenue Generated
Total Project Budget N/A City Share Total Project..
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Council requested that the Planning Commission review the Emergency Attached Housing Design
Guidelines and make a recommendation to the Planning and Development Committee by the end of
October. The Commission recommendation is ready to forward to the Committee.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review the Planning Commission recommendation about proposed changes in the design guidelines
and the staff response to these recommendations. Give staff direction as to the version to be
prepared in a final ordinance.
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Planning Commission Recommendation
October 20, 1999
ATTACHED HOUSING DESIGN GUIDELINES
Table of Contents
Purpose/Intent
Administration
Applicability
A. Building Siting and Design:
1. Pedestrian Building Entries
2. Transition to Surrounding Development
B. Parking,Access, Circulation:
1. Location of Parking
2. Design of Surface Parking
3. Structure/Garage Parking
4. Vehicular Access
5. Pedestrian Circulation
C. Landscaping/Open-Common Space:
1. Common Open Space
2. Landscaping
D. Building Architectural Design
1. Building Character and Massing
2. Building Rooflines
3. Building Materials
Definitions
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ATTACHED HOUSING DESIGN GUIDELINES
Purpose/Intent
The purpose of this article is to:
(1) Adopt design guidelines for attached residential development in the RM-U and CD zones in
accordance with land use and development policies established in the Renton
Comprehensive Plan.
(2) Require minimum standards for design review to maintain and protect property values and
enhance the general appearance of the City.
(3) Increase flexibility and encourage creativity in building and site design, while assuring quality
development pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of this article.
(4) Achieve predictability in design review, balanced with administrative flexibility to consider
the individual merits of proposals.
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(5) The use of design guidelines is not intended to change the zoning designation of land where
projects are proposed. It is intended to demonstrate methods of treating the appearance of new
projects and to provide the Code flexibility necessary to accomplish the purpose and guidelines of
this section.
Administration
Applications subject to attached housing design guidelines shall be processed as a component of the
governing land use process. The Director of the Development Services Division shall have the authority to
approve, modify, or deny proposals reviewed under the provisions of the Design Guidelines. The
Development Services Director shall have the authority to waive specific requirements of this section
provided a development as a whole meets the intent of the guidelines.
Decisions under this article will consider proposals on the basis of individual merit and will encourage
creative design alternatives in order to achieve the stated purpose and guidelines of this article.
Decisions under this article are appealable using the appeal procedures for an administrative decision
under Section 4-8-110 of the City of Renton Development Regulations.
Applicability
This article shall apply to all attached residential development applications in the RM-U and CD zones that
meet thresholds for SEPA environmental review.
This article does not supersede or modify any other City codes, ordinances, or policies that apply to a
proposal.
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A.
Building Siting and Design:
1. Pedestrian Building Entries
Minimum Standard
A. Attached buildings shall be oriented to the street with clear connections to the sidewalk. A primary
entrance of each building shall be located on the facade facing the street. Such entrances shall be
prominent, visible from the street connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk and include human scale
elements. (PC recommendation)
Modifications to this requirement may be made under the following circumstances:
1. 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
2. When a building includes an architectural feature that connects the building entry to the
public sidewalk; or
3. In complexes with several buildings, when the building is oriented to an internal integrated
walkway system with prominent connections to the public sidewalk(s).
Guidelines
A. Entries from the street should be clearly marked with canopies, architectural elements, ornamental
lighting, or landscaping. Entries from parking lots should be subordinate to those related to the street.
B. Entries should provide transition space between the public street and the private residence such as a
porch ,landscaped area, terrace or similar feature.-(PC and Staff concur except that staff
recommends using verb "could")
C. Features such as entries, lobbies, and display windows should be oriented to the right-of-way;
otherwise, screening or art features such as trellises, artwork, murals, landscaping, or combinations
thereof, should be incorporated into the street-oriented façade.
D. Pedestrian pathways from public sidewalks to primary entrances, or from
parking lots to primary entrances, shall be accessible and should be clearly delineated.
E. Multiple buildings on the same site should incorporate elements such as plazas, walkways, and
landscaping along pedestrian pathways to provide a clear view to destinations.
F. Ground floor units should be directly accessible from the street.
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2. Transition to Surrounding Development
Minimum Standard
Careful siting and design treatment is necessary to achieve a compatible transition where new buildings
differ from surrounding development in terms of building height, bulk and scale. The following design
elements shall be considered to promote a transition to surrounding uses.
A. Setbacks at the Sside or rear of a building setbacks may be increased in order to reduce
the bulk and scale of larger buildings and so that sunlight reaches adjacent yards.
B. Building proportions, including step backs on upper levels;
C. Building articulation to divide a lamer architectural element into smaller pieces;
D. Roof lines, pitches, and shapes;
B. Parking, Access, Circulation:
Minimum Standard
Al.. Location of Parking
No parking shall be located between a building and the front property line or the street
side yard of a corner lot. ,A drop off zone of the street ed a may be permitto8
Guideline
B2. .. Design of Surface Parking
1. Where multiple driveways are necessary, provide landscaping to separate and minimize the
impact on the streetscape.
2. Surface parking areas should be screened by landscaping and/or appropriate fencing from
surrounding properties.(PC Recommendation)
3. Lighting levels shall not spill onto adjacent properties and lighting should incorporate cut-off
shields to prevent off-site glare.
C3...Structure/Garage Parking
1.. Parking garage entries should be designed and sited to complement, but not subordinate
the pedestrian entry. If possible, locate the parking entry away from the street, to either
the side or rear of the building.
2.. Parking garage entries should not dominate the streetscape.
3 The design of structuredPparking at grade under a building shall should minimize the
apparent width of garage entries.
4. The building should be completely enclosed or wholly screened through any combination of
walls, decorative grilles, or trellis work with landscaping.
5. Garage facades should be landscaped or bermed to reduce visual impacts.
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6. Design parking garages to be architecturally compatible with the residential portion of the
building. Use similar forms, materials, and details to enhance garages.
8. Garage parking should be secured with electronic entries.
9.. The street side of parking garages should incorporate one of the following uses in street-
facing façades:
a.. Retail or service commercial uses in the Center Downtown (CD)zone.
b.. Facilities or services for residents, such as like laoRry-reerns, recreation rooms,
or building lobbies. (PC Recommendation)
c. Residential units that have access directly to the street.
d. Service and storage functions should be located away for the street edge and generaly
not be visible from the street or sidewalks.(_PC Recommendation)1
4.G Vehicular Access
1.. Parking lots and garages should be accessed from alleys or side streets.
2. Driveways shall be located to be visible from the right-of-way but not impede pedestrian
circulation on-site or to adjoining properties. Where possible, minimize the number of
driveways and curb-cuts.
5.E3. Pedestrian Circulation
1.. Developments should include an integrated pedestrian circulation system that connects
buildings, open space, and parking areas with the adjacent street sidewalk system.
2.. Pedestrian pathways should be delineated separate from vehicle circulation by using a
variation in paved texture and color, and/or landscaping.
C. I andscaping Landscapingl-Recreation/CommonOp-en Space:
1. Common Space
A. Minimum Standard
Attached housing developments of 10 or more dwelling units shall provide a minimum
area of common egen-space or recreation area equal to 50 square feet per unit. The
common open space area should be aggregated to provide usable area(s)for residents.
The location, layout, and proposed type of common space or recreation area shall
be subject to approval by the Development Services Director. The required common
open space may be satisfied with one or more of the following elements:_(Staff
Recommendation which PC did not consider)
1. Courtyards, plazas or multipurpose green-spaces.
2. Upper level common decks, patios, terraces, or roof gardens;
3. Pedestrian corridors dedicated to passive recreation and separate from the public
street system
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4. Recreation facilities including but not limited to: tennis/sports courts, swimming
pools, exercise areas, game rooms, or other similar facilities.
5. Children's play space.
B. Guidelines
Location and Layout of Recreation and Open Space The location, pesed-t)pe-of
open space or recr ation area shall be subject to approval by the Development Se,vises Director.
The Director shall consider the following guideliRe pace or
recreation area. This language is moved to the section above)
1. Open-Common space areas should shall-be centrally located so they are near a majority
of units, accessible and usable to residents, and visible from surrounding dwelling units. Staff
recommendation which PC did not consider)
2. Open-Common space areas should be located to take advantage of surrounding features
such as building entrances, significant landscaping, unique topography or architecture,
and solar exposure.
3. Children's play space for-slaildren shall be centrally located, visible from the dwellings, and
away from hazardous areas like garbage dumpsters, drainage facilities, streets, and
parking areas.
4. No required landscaping, driveways, parking or other vehicular use areas can be counted
toward the common space requirement or be locatedlocated in the dedicated outdoor
recreation and-or commonopen use areas.space.
5. Required yard setback areas shall not count toward outdoor recreation and open common
space unless such areas are developed as courtyards, plazas or passive use areas
containing landscaping and fencing sufficient to create a fully usable area accessible to all
residents of the development.
6. Decks, balconies and private ground floor open space shall not count toward the open
common space/recreation area requirement.
7. Other required landscaping, and sensitive area buffers without common access links such
as pedestrian trails, shall not be included toward the required recreation and open
common space requirement.
2. Landscaping
A. Minimum Standard
In order to softenand integrate the form of the buiklding, landscaping shall be located on the site and
around the building. Use of low maintenance landscape material is encouraged.( PC Recommendation)
B. Guideline
The owner should provide regular maintencance to ensure that plant materials are kept healthy and that
dead or dying plant materials are replaced. (PC Recommendation)
D. Building Architectural Design
1. g
A. Minimum Standard
All building façades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than 40
feet.
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B. Guidelines
Intent 1.. Building Character and Massing -Building facades should be modulated and/or
articulated with architectural elements to 1)reduce the apparent size of new buildings, 2)
break up long blank walls and add visual interest, and 3) enhance the character of the
neighborhood._Staff recommendation PC did not consider format change
Modulation is a measure and proportioned inflexion or setback in a building's face.
Articulation is the giving of emphasis to architectural elements (like windows, balconies,
entries, etc.)that create a complementary pattern or rhythm, dividing large buildings into
smaller identifiable pieces.
An interval is the measure of articulation -the distance before architectural elements
repeat.
Together, articulation, modulation, and their interval create a sense of scale important to
residential buildings.
The following methods of building modulation and articulation should be used such that
the combination of features meets the intent of this provision. A variety of modulations
and articulations should be employed to add visual interest and to reduce the bulk and
scale of large projects.
4 a. Building Modulation - Building modulations shall be a minimum of 2' in depth and
4' in width. Alternative methods to shape a building such as angled or curved façade
elements, offset planes, wing walls, and terracing, will be considered, provided that the
intent of this section is met.
2b.- Building Articulation -The following methods of articulation should be used in
combination to project a residential character:
al. Articulate each interval with features such as Provide a balcony, bay
window, porch, patio, deck, or clearly defined entryor-each 10 foot
interval.
t}2 Provide pedestrian scaled element for each interval such as a lighting
fixture, trellis, or other landscape feature within each 40 foot interval:
G3. Provide architectural features such as indentations, overhangs,
projections, cornices, bays, canopies, or awnings.
D4. Use of material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding, or
textural changes.
e:5. Use of artwork or building ornamentation ( such as mosaics, murals,
grillwork, sculptures, relief, etc.).
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6.f. Use of recessed building entries, plazas or courtyards, or seating and
planting areas.
2,7. Buildings greater than 160' in length should provide an additional special
design feature such as a clock tower, fountain or public gathering place shall
provide a feature to add visual interest.
8.. The building should typically have a base, middle and top usingfeatures
described in guidelines a-f described above PC recommendation to reference
the other guidelines.
2. Building Rooflines
Building rooflines should be varied by emphasizing dormers, chimneys, stepped roofs, gables,
prominent cornice or fascia, or a broken or articulated to add visual interest to the building..
A. Rooftop equipment screening should should use be screened with materials that are
architecturally compatible with the building.
3. Building Materials
All Building exterior finishes should be durable, of high quality, easily maintained and add visual
interest and detail. Materials that have an attractive texture, pattern, or quality of detailing are
encouraged for all facades.
A. Guidelines for Exterior Finish Materials
1. Siding should reflect in texture and color typical Northwest building patterns like
wood siding and shingles, brick, stone, and terra-cotta tile.
2. Metal siding should always have visible corner moldings and trim.
3. Concrete walls should be enhanced by texturing, coloring with a concrete coating
or admixture, or by incorporating embossed or sculpted surfaces, mosaics, or
artwork.
7. Concrete block walls should be enhanced with textured blocks and colored
mortar, decorative bond pattern and/or incorporating other masonry materials.
8. Stucco and similar troweled finishes should be trimmed in materials such as
wood or masonry and should be sheltered from extreme weather by roof overhangs or
other methods.
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Definit ion s:—Befinitio s that ap he--pco- ' uidelines arc listed-in-the
Befinitian--section-of-the-cede-under"attached-housing-design-guidelines" Section 4 11 O4O
1) Arcade: A linear pedestrian walkway that abuts and runs along the facade of a building. It is covered,
but not enclosed, and open at all times to public use. Typically, it has a line of columns along its open
side. There may be habitable space above the arcade.
2) Articulation is the giving of emphasis to architectural elements (like windows, balconies, entries, etc.)
that create a complementary pattern or rhythm, dividing large buildings into smaller identifiable pieces.
3) Awning A rooflike cov n -that-projects from the-wall-of-a
hu4ldingfer}purpose of shielding a doorway or window from the-elements. Use existing definition
4) Canopy=A-permanent, cantilevered extension of a building that typically projects over a pedestrian
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canopy—A-sane f rigid materials-Use existing definition
5) Interval-An interval is the measure of articulation -the distance before architectural elements repeat.
6) Modulation is a measure and proportioned inflexion or setback in a building's face.
7) Parking structure: und-;
and used for temporary storage of motor vehicles.An off street, ground level open area, usually
improved, for the temporary storage of motor vehicles.
8) Plaza: A pedestrian space that is available for public use and is situated near a main entrance to a
building or is clearly visible and accessible from the adjacent right-of-way. Typical features include
special paving, landscaping, lighting, seating areas,water features, and art.
9) Right-of-way: Land owned, dedicated or conveyed to the public, used primarily for the movement of
vehicles,wheelchair and pedestrian traffic; so long as such privately owned land has been
constructed in compliance with all applicable laws and standards for a public right-of-way.
10) Streetscape: A term in urban design that defines and describes the character and quality of a street
by the amount and type of features and furnishings abutting it. Such features and furnishings may
include trees and other landscaping, benches, lighting, trash receptacles, bollards, curbing,walls,
different paving types, signage, kiosks, trellises, art objects, bus stops, and typical utility equipment
and appurtenances.
11) Surface parking lot: An off-street, ground level open area, usually improved, for the temporary
storage of motor vehicles.
12)Transparent glass: Windowsit the view of activities-within-the
huilding-from-nearly streets, sidewalks, and public-spaces. Tinting or some coloration is permitted,
accomplish this objective:
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September 13, 1999 Renton City Council Minutes N.00 Page 310
Harmless)
Ordinance#4792 An ordinance was read amending Sections 6-1-2 of Chapter 1,Abandoned
Building: Junk Vehicles& Vehicles, and 6-14-2 of Chapter 14,Litter,of Title VI(Police Regulations),and
Vehicle Parts, Clean-up on subsection 10-5-2.B.2 of Chapter 5,Impoundment and Redemption of
Private Property Vehicles,of Title X(Traffic)of City Code relating to warrants for entry upon
private property to remove junk vehicles and vehicle parts. MOVED BY
SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to
second and final reading:
Planning:Multi-Family An emergency ordinance was read adopting multi-family housing design
Homing T)ecign lniditines guidelines in the Residential Multi-Family Urban(RM-U) and Center
(RM-U and CD Zones) Downtown(CD)zones. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED
BY SCHLITZER,COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND
AND FINAL READING. CARRIED.
Ordinance#4793 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance,it was
Planning: Multi-Family MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER,
Housing Design Guideline§. COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL
(RM-U and CD Zones) AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Corman commented on the large number of complaints which the
Police: Jaywalking on Park& City receives from Renton Boeing employees who are cited with jaywalking on
N 6th St(Boeing Complex) Park Ave.N. or N. 6th Street by the Boeing complex. Noting that the City has
been ticketing this violation extremely aggressively for at least six years,yet
people continue to jaywalk in this area, he suggested that the Administration
investigate whether the reasons that pedestrian traffic was initially restricted in
this area remain valid. He felt it would be make more sense to address the root
cause of this problem(i.e.,the substantial length between sanctioned pedestrian
crossings in this area)rather than continue to issue tickets,which costs the City
more to process than the amount of the fines and which also results in negative
public relations. Mr. Corman concluded that if the City really wants to make
sure that pedestrians cross only at the designated intersections, it should install
a physical barrier in the median, which would quickly and easily solve this
problem while eliminating the need for police officer monitoring and
enforcement.
Mayor Tanner agreed to look into this matter, although the City's
Transportation Division has repeatedly concluded that adding a mid-block
crossing at street level on Park Ave.N. would not be safe.
EXECUTIVE SESSION City Attorney Lawrence J. Warren announced that the Executive Session
scheduled for this evening is not necessary since the lawsuit which Council was
to discuss,Plano v.Renton,was dismissed on summary judgment last Friday.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY SCHLITZER, COUNCIL
ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 8:35 p.m.
MARIL J. ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk
Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold
September 13, 1999