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E uaiovm � c � d o c `, c r.or _ 1 �! o 3 0 a) >, N as a) cn vs a) o . o ,Ts 1 -' h" c ao co � 1L- :°L 0 uci a1 a 0 o ,, 0 CO >, ao c CO o is rn CO a 5Z ,iC � ' i00 :. • V) '.rEo Ec c = M- c) � m v � c = ri o 'c `o a a) a) ii� `.'is o„ ' Yw as c ac4 -) to -o) v O as IL— .OJ ,���Y 'Eo `..'.� July 21. 1997 ,tio, Renton City Council Minutes Page 243 23, State Laws Adopted by Reference, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code relating to the adoption by reference of miscellaneous State crimes. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/28/97. CARRIED. Legal: Abandoned Vehicle An ordinance was read amending Sections 6-1-1 and 6-1-2 of Chapter 1, Regulations Abandoned Vehicles, of Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code relating to abandoned vehicles by adopting the State law definitions by reference and removing the penalty section. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/28/97. CARRIED. Legal: Harbor Regulations An ordinance was read amending Chapter 3, Harbor Regulations, of Title IX Changes (Public Ways and Property) of City Code by decriminalizing certain harbor regulations and adopting by reference State law crimes relating to regulation of recreational vessels. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/28/97. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for second and final reading: Ordinance #4671 An ordinance was read amending Section 4-14-3.0 of Chapter 14, Parking Planning: Downtown Core and Loading Ordinance, and Section 4-31-10.1 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, Area Boundary of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by revising the Downtown Amendment (S 2nd & 3rd, Core Area Boundary. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, Logan & Morris Ayes) COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. The following ordinance was presented for first reading and advanced to second and final reading: Legal: Pedestrian An ordinance was read amending Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code Interference Prohibition by adding Chapter 25, Pedestrian Interference. MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADVANCE THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING. CARRIED. Ordinance #4672 Following second and final reading of the above-referenced ordinance, it was Legal: Pedestrian MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT Interference Prohibition THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL Council: Policy on Naming REFER THE ISSUE OF DEVELOPING A POLICY FOR NAMING CITY- City-Owned Facilities and OWNED FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES TO THE COMMUNITY Properties SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Ralph Evans, 3306 NE 11 th Pl., Renton, 98056, brought to Council's attention Citizen Comment: Evans - the existence of a potentially dangerous traffic configuration at Lake Dangerous Traffic Washington Boulevard and Park Avenue North. Mr. Evans explained that Configuration at Lk Wash drivers of vehicles who exit the southern access to Gene Coulon Memorial Blvd & Park Ave N Beach Park and head south on Lake Washington Boulevard intending to turn left onto Park Avenue North sometimes mistake one of the two northbounds boulevard lanes for a southbound lane. He suggested that this problem could be solved by painting arrows on the street to clarify the road directions for motorists. Amends ORD #4466 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 4671 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 4-14-3 .0 OF CHAPTER 14, PARKING AND LOADING ORDINANCE, AND SECTION 4-31-10 .1 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 REVISING THE DOWNTOWN CORE AREA BOUNDARY. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I . Section 4-14-3 .0 of Chapter 14, Parking and Loading Ordinance, 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 : C: Exemption for the Downtown Core Area: The downtown core area which is described as that area bounded by the center lines of Smithers Avenue South from South Fourth Place to South Third Street and Morris Avenue South from South Third Street to South Second Street and South Second Street from Morris Avenue South to Logan Avenue South, bounded on the north by Cedar River, east to Mill Avenue South, south to South Fourth Street and west to Smithers Avenue South shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance . This area shall also extend to the west property line of those properties fronting along the west side of Logan Avenue South between South Second Street and Airport Way, but in no case shall the area extend more than one hundred and ten feet (110 ' ) west of the Logan Avenue South right-of-way. ORDINANCE NO. 4671 SECTION II . Subsection 4-31-10 . 1 .D. 1 .a 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 : a: "Downtown core area" is that area bounded by the center lines of Smithers Avenue South from South Fourth Place to South Third Street and Morris Avenue South from South Third Street to South Second Street and South Second Street from Morris Avenue South to Logan Avenue South, bounded on the north by Cedar River, east to Mill Avenue South, south to South Fourth Street and west to Smithers Avenue South. This area shall also extend to the west property line of those properties fronting along the west side of Logan Avenue South between South Second Street and Airport Way, but in no case shall the area extend more than one hundred ten feet (110 ' ) west of the Logan Avenue South right of way. SECTION III . This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21st day of July 1997 . It Marilyn . j, tersen, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 21st day of August 1997 . Jes Tanner, Mayor 2 ORDINANCE NO. 4671 Approve as to orm: aAA)-0410‘402)14-1/0~.-0........— Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: July 25, 1997 ORD . 664 : 7/17/97 :as . 3 July 14, 1997 „ , Renton City Council Minutes ,.., Pane 232 Catholic Community Services may be able to get a rebate of fees previously paid. Therefore, the Committee recommended that the specific request by Catholic Community Services for a fee waiver be denied at this time. It further recommended that the subject of developing an overall policy for fee waivers and/or reductions for non-profit agencies be held in Committee and that staff be asked to present a discussion paper for the next meeting. MOVED BY NELSON, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. ORDINANCES AND The following ordinance was presented for first reading and referred to the RESOLUTIONS Council meeting of 7/21/97 for second and final reading: Planning: Downtown Core An ordinance was read amending Section 4-14-3.0 of Chapter 14, Parking Area Boundary and Loading Ordinance, and Section 4-31-10.1 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, Amendment (S 2nd & 3rd, of Title IV (Building Regulations) of City Code by revising the Downtown Logan & Morris Ayes) Core Area Boundary. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING ON 7/21/97. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENT Heidi Carlson, 806 Index Ct. NE, Renton, 98056, urged the City to adopt an Citizen Comment: Carlson ordinance controlling the location of adult book and video stores so the - Adult Book Store in the situation occurring in the Highlands does not happen again. Highlands ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY PARKER, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. Time: 9:07 p.m. MARILYN . ERSEN, CMC, City Clerk Recorder: Brenda Fritsvold 07/14/97 • July 14. 1997 , Renton City Council Minutes Page 231 Planning & Development Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Committee recommending approval of the proposed amendments to the Parking and Planning: Downtown Core Loading Ordinance and the Center Downtown Zone. The proposed Area Boundary amendments would revise the Downtown Core Area boundary description to , Amendment (S 2nd & 3rd, include the block between South Second and South Third Streets, and between Logan & Morris Ayes) Morris and Logan Avenues South. The Committee further recommended that the ordinance regarding this matter be presented for reading and adoption. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. (See page 232 for ordinance.) Planning: Zoning Code Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report Changes for Child & regarding child and adult day care amendments. Subsequent to the public Adult Day Cares hearing before the City Council on May 12, 1997, the Planning & Development Committee met on May 22, 1997 and July 10, 1997 to discuss alternate approaches to adult day care use allowances. The Committee recommended that the proposed child and adult day care amendments ordinance be revised to incorporate the modified Planning Commission recommendation for adult day care uses as presented in the June 30, 1997 staff report to the Committee. The revisions reduce the proposed number of adult clients allowed as an accessory use in a residence from six to four clients. The Committee further recommended that this item remain in committee pending completion of any additional environmental documentation, and review of the revised ordinance. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Planning: Joint Boundary Planning & Development Committee Chair Schlitzer presented a report with Kent's Potential regarding the Renton and Kent potential annexation areas joint boundary. Annexation Area The Committee recommended that Council direct the Administration to pursue the development of an interlocal agreement with the City of Kent that will: * Secure the potential annexation area boundary as described; * Specify that both the City of Renton and the City of Kent will only annex territory within their designated potential annexation areas; * Specify that the City of Kent will de-annex the area abutting and to the east of SR-167, south of South 55th Street; * Specify that the City of Kent will enter into negotiations with the City of Renton on the development of aquifer protection provisions for the City of Renton's Springbrook Springs Aquifer recharge area that extends to approximately SE 206th Place, on the south; and * That the City of Renton and the City of Kent will jointly pursue the development of a plan for the maintenance and operation of the City of Renton's proposed future park on the west side of Talbot Road S. and SE 196th St., if extended. MOVED BY SCHLITZER, SECONDED BY PARKER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED. Community Services Community Services Committee Chair Nelson presented a report regarding the Committee request from Catholic Community Services for a partial fee waiver. On June Development Services: 19th and July 10th, the Committee discussed the issue of a fee waiver for Permit Fee Waiver Catholic Community Services concerning two proposed developments in Request, Camerer Renton. These two developments are for affordable rental housing, one (Catholic Community located on Burnett Ave. S. and the other in the Renton Highlands. The Services) Committee discussed the lack of a City policy concerning requests for fee waivers, and agreed that it would be premature to take action at this time to approve the request since an overall policy on the subject was needed. If City policy should eventually result in a fee reduction for non-profit agencies, then APPROVED Liu' CITY COUNCIL Date PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE REPORT July 14, 1997 Proposed Code Amendment: Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision (Referred June 23, 1997) The Planning and Development Committee recommends approval of the proposed amendments to the Parking and Loading Ordinance and the Center Downtown Zone. The proposed amendments would revise the Downtown Core Area boundary description to include the block between South Second and South Third Streets and between Morris and Logan Avenues South. The Committee further recommends that the ordinance be presented at the City Council meeting of July 14, 1997,for first reading. � G Timothy J. Sc itz , Chair Bob Edwar Vice hair King Parker,Member cc: t 1 rieteEsen• - Sue Carlson Mike Kattemmann H:\DIVISION.S\P-TS\PLANNING\OD\DNTN COR\P&DC RPT.DOC 10 2 0 DOWNTOWN CORE AREA • Exempts development from: Parking requirements Street setbacks on the 1st 40' of building height • 10' landscaping along street > Maximum lot coverage 30 4 0 PROPOSAL Include the block between S 2nd and S 3rd from Morris Ave S to Logan Ave S in Downtown Core Area 5 0 6 0 DALLY PROJECT • Mixed-use with pedestrian orientation > Adjacent to Piazza Renton • Intended to revitalize downtown > Urban development 7 0 DALLY PROJECT • Designed for 100% lot coverage > Expansion of Core Area necessary for project to move forward 80 9 0 POLICY CONSISTENCY • DCA should be redefined to address different land use districts • Emphasis on pedestrian-orientation in the core area • Encourage redevelopment of downtown to revitalize the core Consistent with the DRA Vision 1 o O PLANNING & DEV. COMM. *NW NNW Include the north portion of the block to the south Would require re-notification and advertisement Will be processed separately 11 0 12 O RECOMMENDATION Approve boundary revision as proposed 13 Q 14 Q RENTON CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14, 1997 Council Chambers Monday, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Building MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tanner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF KATHY KEOLKER-WHEELER, Council President; DAN CLAWSON; KING COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER; TIMOTHY SCHLITZER, RANDY CORMAN; BOB EDWARDS; TONI NELSON. CITY STAFF IN JESSE TANNER, Mayor; JAY COVINGTON, Executive Assistant to the ATTENDANCE Mayor; DAVID DEAN, Assistant City Attorney; MARILYN PETERSEN, City Clerk; SAM CHASTAIN, Community Services Administrator; MIKE KATTERMANN, Planning & Technical Services Director; LESLIE BETLACH, Parks Director; OWEN DENNISON, Associate Planner; COMMANDER KEVIN MILOSEVICH, Police Department. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 7, 1997, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published Planning: Downtown Core in accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Tanner opened the public Area Boundary hearing to consider the proposed Zoning Code change to the Downtown Core Amendment (S 2nd & 3rd, Area boundary. Logan & Morris Ayes) Owen Dennison, Associate Planner, explained that the proposed change was prompted by the planned Dally project, a mixed-use residential and commercial development to be built adjacent to the downtown piazza (or public square) area. If approved, the Downtown Core Area boundary would be amended to include the block between South 2nd and 3rd Streets, from Morris Avenue South to Logan Avenue South. Including this property in the Downtown Core Area would exempt the Dally development from parking requirements, street setbacks below the first 40 feet of building height, the ten-foot requirement for landscaping along the street, and maximum lot coverage restrictions. Continuing, Mr. Dennison explained that the Dally project is designed to have 100% lot coverage. Thus, the property must be included in the Downtown Core Area for the project to proceed. He added that the proposed change is consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan's Dowtown Element as well as with the Downtown Renton Asociation (DRA)'s vision statement contained in the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Nelson was concerned about parking availability in this area. Mayor Tanner assured her that the City plans to acquire additional parking spaces in the downtown. Audience comment was invited. There being none, it was MOVED BY EDWARDS, SECONDED BY NELSON, COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 231 for Planning & Development Committee report and page 232 for ordinance.) CITY OF RENTON PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM DATE: June 12, 1997 TO: Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, President City Council Members VIA: Mayor Jesse Tanner FROM: Gregg Zimmerman, Administrator 6 Planning/Building/Public Works Department STAFF CONTACT: Mike Kattermann, Director (ext. 6190) Planning and Technical Services SUBJECT: Code Amendments-Expansion of Downtown Core Area IS SUE: Should the Downtown Core Area, as it applies to development standards in the Center Downtown (CD) Zone and Parking and Loading Ordinance, be expanded to include the block between South Second and Third Streets and between Logan and Morris Avenues South? (Figure 1) RECOMMENDATION: • Approve the expansion of the Downtown Core Area as proposed. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: Within the Downtown Core Area, development is exempt from certain development standards of the CD Zone. These exempt standards include parking requirements, street setbacks for portions of buildings up to forty feet in height, a ten foot landscaped strip along streets and maximum lot coverage. The existing boundaries were established in 1988 and subsequently amended. A description of boundaries are contained in Renton Municipal Code Sections 4-31-10.1D.1, Center Downtown Zone, and 4-14-3C, Parking and Loading Ordinance. The City is negotiating the sale of several properties within the Center Downtown Zone to Dally Homes for development of a residential and commercial mixed use project. The proposal is intended to promote the revitalization of downtown Renton. The project has been designed for enhanced pedestrian orientation, with ground-floor retail that would cater to walk-in customer traffic. It is also adjacent to the proposed Piazza Renton. Although the design of the Dally project is based on the development standards of the Downtown Core Area, it is adjacent to the Core boundary. (Figure 1) If the Dally project is to move forward, the Downtown Core Area boundary must be redefined to include the block west of Logan between South Second and Third Streets. • June 12, 1997 Page 2 Moving the boundary would be consistent with the intent of the Downtown Element policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Policy DT-7 states, 'The downtown core area and specific related development standards (e.g. setbacks, parking, landscaping) should be redefined to address the various requirements and impacts of the different land use districts within the core. Downtown character districts should be delineated and their identities strengthened through streetscape, signage, and design guidelines unique to each district." The policy suggests that the Core Area boundaries are not intended to be as immutable as the Center boundaries. The proposed Piazza will extend the pedestrian-character portion of the downtown to the adjacent areas to the west, as a spill-over effect of the pedestrian activities at the park. The transit center, located just east of the site, may generate additional pedestrian traffic in the vicinity. Policy DT-41 states that new transit facilities in the downtown should be part of an activity node. The Piazza and the transit center encourage a redefinition of the downtown core area. The increased intensity and increased pedestrian orientation that would result from a reduction in the development standards in the subject block would have a synergistic relationship to the other public projects and plans for the downtown core. Policies DT-38 and DT-40 both encourage an emphasis on pedestrian traffic in the downtown with provisions for transit and automobiles where appropriate. Again,the Piazza and transit center will create an expanded pedestrian district. Development on the subject block should be incorporated into that district to encourage the foot traffic. Policy DT-5 directs that `redevelopment of the downtown area should be encouraged to maintain and revitalize the downtown core". Further, Policy DT-23 states that incentives should be developed to encourage future redevelopment projects that incorporate residential uses. A reduction in the development standards through a redefinition of the Core Area boundary would provide such an incentive and the Dally project is expected to kindle additional redevelopment of the downtown core. The proposed change would not conflict with the Downtown Renton Association's Vision. (Policy DT-8) CONCLUSION: The proposed revisions to the Downtown Core Area are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and would allow the Dally project to move forward. No other areas are proposed for inclusion in the Core Area at this time, although other areas may eventually be considered. The block to the south currently includes a number of single family uses and is not anticipated to redevelop in the immediate future. For the time being, it may be advisable to restrict further expansion of the proposed boundaries, to encourage redevelopment of the existing Downtown Core Area. Expansion of the Core Area before additional development occurs may detract from the intent to create an integrated and self-sustaining pedestrian activity district at the east end of the CD Zone. H:\DIVISION.S\P-TS\PLANNING\OD\DNTN COR\CD PLCOM.DOC DCTvviTOWN CORE NSA Figure 1 Proposed Boundary Revision z \ ��3 ---1111111.„„.i __ _---,, _, enton MuniciroJ Airport 11 / A ,,_ -s __ „_____,_____ / , \\ # 101. _ \ N 2nd St — J1 fr \ . i‘s`?q \ .i I \^ Tobin Ave S o V\ x iU cir \ SS 1 II; ::(Q i N ). ' .° , 12„, S 2nd St L— _ i 1 , 1, _ S and St II :i __ ______ 011111 S 3rd St -1 �_ S 3rd St \,a01 r �-! _ . , ,,,,,- . ,__ 3 �° — P j S 4th St L_.�� , �, ,,,lfl_ C_ S 4th S o ------7,0 — 1 — —__ _ t:_ . Planning and Technical Services —— — Existing Downtown Core Area 4. Planning/Building/Public Works Boundary "� O. Dennison, R. MacOnie Proposed Downtown Core Area ts.�� •l' 22 May 1997 p Boundary 0 400 800 Proposed Daily Project S t,f 1 :4,800 • IOW le" June 12, 1997 Page 3 APPENDIX Applicable Downtown Element Policies Policy DT-4. Ground floor uses with street frontage along Wells Avenue South between Houser Way and South 2nd Street and along South 3rd Street between Main Avenue South and Burnett Avenue South should be limited to businesses which primarily cater to walk-in customer traffic (i.e. retail goods and services) in order to generate and maintain continuous pedestrian activity in these areas. Walk-in customer oriented businesses should also be encouraged to locate along street frontages in the remainder of the Historic Downtown Core district and the West End district. Policy DT-5. Redevelopment of the downtown area should be encouraged to maintain and revitalize the downtown core. Policy DT-7. The downtown core area and specific related development standards (e.g. setbacks, parking, landscaping) should be redefined to address the various requirements and impacts of the different land use districts within the core. Downtown character districts should be delineated and their identities strengthened through streetscape, signage, and design guidelines unique to each district. Policy DT-8. Development in the Center Downtown designation should conform to the Downtown Renton Association's Vision. Policy DT-23. Mixed use development where residential, commercial and office uses are allowed in the same building or on the same site, should be encouraged in downtown areas that are suitable for residential development. Incentives should be developed to encourage future development or redevelopment projects that incorporate residential uses. Policy DT-38. All future development and improvements in downtown should emphasize non-automobile oriented travel both to and within the downtown while maintaining an adequate amount of parking for regional retail customers. Transit and parking programs should be integrated, balanced, and implemented concurrently. Policy DT-40. Site and building design should be pedestrian/people oriented with provisions for transit and automobiles where appropriate. Policy DT-41. New transit facilities in downtown Renton, particularly a transit station or transfer station should be part of an activity node. CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM DATE: June 11, 1997 TO: City Council Mayor Tanner FROM: Eugene Ledbury PLANNING COMMISSION SUBJECT: Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Planning Commission recommends that the Downtown Core Area boundary, as defined in the CD Zone development standards and the Parking and Loading Ordinance, be amended to include the block bounded by Morris and Logan Avenues South and South Second and South Third Streets. The Commission believes that redevelopment of the downtown is a high priority for the City, and that the proposed mixed-use Dally project within this block will contribute to the downtown revitalization effort. Further, the Commission perceives pedestrian-oriented development to be a logical extension of the proposed transit center and Piazza park adjacent to the east. Exemption from the development standards for lot coverage, setbacks and landscaping along streets on this block would help to expand the pedestrian district and would allow the Dally project to move forward. The Commission has some concerns about the exemption from parking requirements. However, market forces are expected to provide for most of the current parking requirements in the absence of Code standards. The Commission views the Downtown Core Area boundary revision to be consistent with the Downtown Renton Association's Vision statement and the applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies. Planning Commission Action and Recommendation M/S to forward a recommendation to amend the Downtown Core Area boundaries, as defined in the CD Zone and the Parking and Loading Ordinance, to include the block between Morris and Logan Avenues South and between South Second and South Third Streets. Motion carried unanimously. For: Brosman, Franklin, Lukins, Smith, Mehrens,Wagner, Lemke Against: Absent: Abstain: Signed Eu Ledbury Pl, mg Commission Chair h:Adies\p-ts\pin\od\dntn_cor\perec.doc June 23, 1997 Renton City Council Minutes Page 209 employment with the City; retaliation against plaintiff for opposing discriminatory policies; and subjection of plaintiff to intentional and/or negligent infliction of emotional distress. Refer to City Attorney and Insurance Services. Executive: Sale of Executive Department submitted letter of agreement granting Daily Homes, Property on S 3rd St Inc., a 90-day option to purchase the City-owned property located between (Logan & Morris) to Daily Logan and Morris Ayes. on S. 3rd St. for $475,000. Information only. Homes Municipal Court: Funding Municipal Court Division requested approval of interlocal agreement with the for Computer Rewiring Washington State Office of the Administrator for the Courts reimbursing the from State Courts City of Renton for expenses incurred to rewire computer terminals for Administrator Renton's Municipal Court at $100 per device, not to exceed $1,600. Council concur. (See page 212 for resolution.) Planning: Downtown Core Planning and Technical Services Division recommended approval of a revision Area Boundary to the Downtown Core Area boundary to include the block between S. Second Amendment (S 2nd & 3rd, and Third Streets and between Logan and Morris Avenues S. to facilitate a Logan & Morris Ayes) proposed development by Daily Homes, Inc. for a pedestrian-oriented, mixed commercial and residential project. Refer to Planning & Development Committee; set a public hearing for July 14, 1997, on the proposed Zoning Code amendment. Utility: Austin Company Surface Water Utility Divison recommended acceptance of The Austin Wetland Dedication (SW Company's proposal to dedicate an eleven-acre parcel of land located at the 19th & Lind Ave SW) southwest corner of SW 19th St. and Lind Ave. SW for wetland preservation. Council concur. CAG: 96-060, Lk Wash Transportation Systems Division submitted CAG-96-060, Lake Washington Blvd Bridge at May Blvd. N. Bridge at May Creek; and requested approval of the project, Creek, Western authorization for final pay estimate in the amount of $51,582.15, Engineering commencement of 60-day lien period, and release of retained amount of $23,388.40 to Western Engineering Constructors, Inc., contractor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur. MOVED BY KEOLKER-WHEELER, SECONDED BY EDWARDS, COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Transportation (Aviation) Committee Chair Corman presented a report Transportation (Aviation) regarding the lease amendment and addendum to Cliff Howard, dba Cliff Committee Howard Aviation, and Fred Bahr, dba Bahr Aero. The Committee concurred Lease: Plane Space in the recommendation of the Transportation Division staff that Council: Investments Lease Assignment to Howard/ 1. Approve the assigment of the lease from Puget Sound Industries, Inc. Bahr Partnership, to the Partnership of Cliff Howard and Fred Bahr, doing business LAG-84-006 collectively as Sky Harbor; 2. Approve the operating permit and lease amendment; 3. Approve the proposed Addendum No. 97-01 to the operating permit and lease amendment which permits the operation of helicopters to and from the premises, subject to the conditions specified therein; 4. Approve the proposed Addendum No. 97-02 to the operating permit and lease amendment which permits extension of the lease to August 31, 2026, subject to the obligations and provisions specified therein; and t CITY OF RENTON PLANNINGBUILDING/PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM DATE: June 12, 1997 TO: Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, President City Council Members VIA: Mayor Jesse Tanner FROM: Gregg Zimmerman,Administrator 6 E Planning/Building/Public Works Department STAFF CONTACT: Mike Kattennann, Director (ext. 6190) Planning and Technical Services SUBJECT: Code Amendments-Expansion of Downtown Core Area ISSUE: Should the Downtown Core Area, as it applies to development standards in the Center Downtown (CD) Zone and Parking and Loading Ordinance, be expanded to include the block between South Second and Third Streets and between Logan and Morris Avenues South? (Figure 1) RECOMMENDATION: • Approve the expansion of the Downtown Core Area as proposed. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: Within the Downtown Core Area, development is exempt from certain development standards of the CD Zone. These exempt standards include parking requirements, street setbacks for portions of buildings up to forty feet in height, a ten foot landscaped strip along streets and maximum lot coverage. The existing boundaries were established in 1988 and subsequently amended. A description of boundaries are contained in Renton Municipal Code Sections 4-31-10.1D.1, Center Downtown Zone, and 4-14-3C, Parking and Loading Ordinance. The City is negotiating the sale of several properties within the Center Downtown Zone to Dally Homes for development of a residential and commercial mixed use project. The proposal is intended to promote the revitalization of downtown Renton. The project has been designed for enhanced pedestrian orientation,with ground-floor retail that would cater to walk-in customer traffic. It is also adjacent to the proposed Piazza Renton. Although the design of the Dally project is based on the development standards of the Downtown Core Area, it is adjacent to the Core boundary. (Figure 1) If the Dally project is to move forward,the Downtown Core Area boundary must be redefined to include the block west of Logan between South Second and Third Streets. June 12, 1997 "�'" ``"'"' Page 2 Moving the boundary would be consistent with the intent of the Downtown Element policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Policy DT-7 states, 'The downtown core area and specific related development standards (e.g. setbacks, parking, landscaping) should be redefined to address the various requirements and impacts of the different land use districts within the core. Downtown character districts should be delineated and their identities strengthened through streetscape, signage, and design guidelines unique to each district." The policy suggests that the Core Area boundaries are not intended to be as immutable as the Center boundaries. The proposed Piazza will extend the pedestrian-character portion of the downtown to the adjacent areas to the west, as a spill-over effect of the pedestrian activities at the park. The transit center, located just east of the site, may generate additional pedestrian traffic in the vicinity. Policy DT-41 states that new transit facilities in the downtown should be part of an activity node. The Piazza and the transit center encourage a redefinition of the downtown core area. The increased intensity and increased pedestrian orientation that would result from a reduction in the development standards in the subject block would have a synergistic relationship to the other public projects and plans for the downtown core. Policies DT-38 and DT-40 both encourage an emphasis on pedestrian traffic in the downtown with provisions for transit and automobiles where appropriate. Again,the Piazza and transit center will create an expanded pedestrian district. Development on the subject block should be incorporated into that district to encourage the foot traffic. Policy DT-5 directs that `Yedevelopment of the downtown area should be encouraged to maintain and revitalize the downtown core". Further, Policy DT-23 states that incentives should be developed to encourage future redevelopment projects that incorporate residential uses. A reduction in the development standards through a redefinition of the Core Area boundary would provide such an incentive and the Dally project is expected to kindle additional redevelopment of the downtown core. The proposed change would not conflict with the Downtown Renton Association's Vision. (Policy DT-8) CONCLUSION: The proposed revisions to the Downtown Core Area are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and would allow the Dally project to move forward. No other areas are proposed for inclusion in the Core Area at this time, although other areas may eventually be considered. The block to the south currently includes a number of single family uses and is not anticipated to redevelop in the immediate future. For the time being, it may be advisable to restrict further expansion of the proposed boundaries, to encourage redevelopment of the existing Downtown Core Area. Expansion of the Core Area before additional development occurs may detract from the intent to create an integrated and self-sustaining pedestrian activity district at the east end of the CD Zone. H:\DIVISION.S\P-TS\PLANNING\OD\DNTN COR\CD PLCOM.DOC DOrNTOWN CORE AEA Figure 1 Proposed Boundary Revision �l 3 z z \ 3 cu ¢ > \ enton Municipal Airport , \\ ''''' ' L z / hip d l L 111 ihiii: . N 2nd St IIII OM il , ____ 0 . ,, �� \ . J i— ._, II 1 ' ' � Tobin Ave S Tobin �c?r \ No EN NI 1 1:11IL 1 \\ . , —______\___ ;: > -- k- d O d 0 i S 2nd St 0— S 2nd St / 1 ME cu i>•i>• �i' S �_� S 3rd St J r-- S 3rd St ■ ■ III II I it, I là -3 EllSt Ll � S 4th St ,,,e'cc\,..1 - ----11 > /1 • Planning and Technical Services ——— Existing Downtown Core Area Boundary • • Planranp/Bu kling/Pubk Works O.4. ,��•1" 22 M:�; MacOnie Proposed Downtown Core Area Boundary 0 400 800 -� ;;;. ;;; Proposed Daily Project Site 1 :4,800 June 12, 1997 Page 3 APPENDIX Applicable Downtown Element Policies Policy DT-4. Ground floor uses with street frontage along Wells Avenue South between Houser Way and South 2nd Street and along South 3rd Street between Main Avenue South and Burnett Avenue South should be limited to businesses which primarily cater to walk-in customer traffic (i.e. retail goods and services) in order to generate and maintain continuous pedestrian activity in these areas. Walk-in customer oriented businesses should also be encouraged to locate along street frontages in the remainder of the Historic Downtown Core district and the West End district. Policy DT-5. Redevelopment of the downtown area should be encouraged to maintain and revitalize the downtown core. Policy DT-7. The downtown core area and specific related development standards (e.g. setbacks, parking, landscaping)should be redefined to address the various requirements and impacts of the different land use districts within the core. Downtown character districts should be delineated and their identities strengthened through streetscape, signage, and design guidelines unique to each district. Policy DT-8. Development in the Center Downtown designation should conform to the Downtown Renton Association's Vision. Policy DT-23. Mixed use development where residential, commercial and office uses are allowed in the same building or on the same site, should be encouraged in downtown areas that are suitable for residential development. Incentives should be developed to encourage future development or redevelopment projects that incorporate residential uses. Policy DT-38. All future development and improvements in downtown should emphasize non-automobile oriented travel both to and within the downtown while maintaining an adequate amount of parking for regional retail customers. Transit and parking programs should be integrated, balanced, and implemented concurrently. Policy DT-40. Site and building design should be pedestrian/people oriented with provisions for transit and automobiles where appropriate. Policy DT-41. New transit facilities in downtown Renton,particularly a transit station or transfer station should be part of an activity node. CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM JUN19 1997 r 01\1 ON L I Y DATE: June 11, 1997 TO: City Council Mayor Tanner FROM: Eugene Ledbury PLANNING COMMISSION SUBJECT: Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Planning Commission recommends that the Downtown Core Area boundary, as defined in the CD Zone development standards and the Parking and Loading Ordinance, be amended to include the block bounded by Morris and Logan Avenues South and South Second and South Third Streets. The Commission believes that redevelopment of the downtown is a high priority for the City, and that the proposed mixed-use Dally project within this block will contribute to the downtown revitalization effort. Further, the Commission perceives pedestrian-oriented development to be a logical extension of the proposed transit center and Piazza park adjacent to the east. Exemption from the development standards for lot coverage, setbacks and landscaping along streets on this block would help to expand the pedestrian district and would allow the Dally project to move forward. The Commission has some concerns about the exemption from parking requirements. However, market forces are expected to provide for most of the current parking requirements in the absence of Code standards. The Commission views the Downtown Core Area boundary revision to be consistent with the Downtown Renton Association's Vision statement and the applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies. Planning Commission Action and Recommendation MIS to forward a recommendation to amend the Downtown Core Area boundaries, as defined in the CD Zone and the Parking and Loading Ordinance, to include the block between Morris and Logan Avenues South and between South Second and South Third Streets. Motion carried unanimously. 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WI / W. s-S ST• CERTIFICATION STATE OF WASHINGTON) ss COUNTY OF KING ) I CRit i PQAy HEREBY CERTIFY THAT 8 COPIES OF THE ABOVE NOTICE WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE OR MORE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AND TWO COPIES WERE POSTED AT THE RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 200 MILL AVENUE S., RENTON, WA ON DATE OF 7— (- 97 SIGNED r SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this day of , 1997 Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at , . NOTICE ,...... RENTON CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 14, 1997 AT 7:30 P.M. RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 MILL AVENUE SOUTH For consideration of the Zoning Code Amendment for Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision Renton lincepal Airport'/ ^\\ j. \ 1;11 D — —— \ O �S�/wB\\ o K..I —N a2nd St I I - • ,,robh Ave S . 4,- • .„.._,\/,, ,� Tobin \0, u"... ei., in IR lin 4„, - Lilli iv- cea S 2nd St ...:;:, \.' 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Nur CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed July 14, 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: Zoning Code Amendment for Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and present oral or written comments in support or opposition to the proposal. The Municipal Building is fully accessible, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. Please call 235-2501 for additional information or 277-4453 TDD. • Marilyn I. '-rsen City Clerk Published: South County Journal June 27, 1997 Account No. 50640 CITY OF RENTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed July 14, 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: Zoning Code Amendment for Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and present oral or written comments in support or opposition to the proposal. The Municipal Building is fully accessible, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. Please call 235-2501 for additional information or 277-4453 TDD. • Marilyn 1. •rsen City Clerk Published: South County Journal June 27, 1997 Account No. 50640 DO -NTOWN CORE ArEA Figure 1 Proposed Boundary Revision 4 11, Iral,:iriLisfruimit ....ra si_w"mu . g 1.14421 Ii! i!i?> r o 111111 111 111 111 I li;�� \ t`o• ♦ fs 1. H Tobin Ave S `j' \...6 • �, Ell EMI ■ Toix al Ibin , \ D,j, ,. grilip4 tiI III" rillii::\,, . , , k (76A .... > . e., ... < - UM X' lima 1 NIS . 111.11111 Will ih all 0.ma 1 i g,,nom WM II* am vim i d S 2nd St �l meS 2nd St - mu II Nil 77..... , in .(♦ ii , iii .::::::::::::„:„:„...„...... ... ... ¢ i ME kill II ,„per /I ,g11 : '■' _ii• S3rdSt 111 J� iiii Min I S 3rd St • 1111mmommo ■11■ I 1 I IIL. q44 it, mi ■� , ■ Mg o etin �� mop LI 11. ... .... i .... NI NI , ...; . , ,...... im - 1. 1 Mil 1110111 1imi S 4th StOIL ,�� _ I I =LP ��._ s dIiiIi III■ a'■ .. IN ti ' Planning and Technical Services ——— Existing Downtown Core Area ea . Plarni g/Buldnp/Pubic Works Boundary �� ay Dennison, R. • Proposed Downtown Core Area 97 Boundary 0 400 800 Proposed Daily Project Site 1 :4,800 NOTICE RENTON CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 14, 1997 AT 7:30 P.M. RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 MILL AVENUE SOUTH For consideration of the Zoning Code Amendment for Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision _N 11111 Renton Municipal Airport 0/ 1. ` _ ——a_ o ` / �4-• Aois, a — — — I S'<' \% • ,ME — N 2nd St — I _____ p.--- e'6k 1‘`)4),,Ve e '1 _ ____.___ t• \ ip Tobin Ave S '� •,,� Tobin \ '� H > \tea'.,, (pc, 1— ¢ \\off,, 6 \1 -\7- , 3-. Vl ' o m m �0 c 0' ado c qt. w --/ r S 2nd St .:_.� S 2nd St Jil ISIrdSt I I I 1 I 1111r7IIHrd Fis7 •� 4 lA E - O rki / , IIIII =w- • /-i Q _ s ath St L_ '� \\\I i L : r — g, — — J h St o N 2 �7 __ 1 �r..5�� y S 1 > 1 Proposed Downtown Core Area ___ Existing Downtown Core Area Boundary Boundary All interested parties are invited to attend and present written and/or oral comments. Complete legal description &further information available in the City Clerk's Office - 235-2501 The removal, mutilation, destruction, or t ;: s:teanor arnin imprisonment. ,,,,,,,,„,q, • Pos4 1 c)vc lc 4 b`I NOTICE ......... 6,�a I(,-�li 6.varci RENTON CITY COUNCIL ° P° ,�A `�k �6 rar�e5 PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 14, 1997 AT 7:30 P.M. RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 MILL AVENUE SOUTH For consideration of the Zoning Code Amendment for Downtown Core Area Boundary Revision Renton Municipal Airport / \ J —— — / �A .l -- — / �f;sP — - - ., = N 2nd St 6--1P Aiw • • air ��r obh Ave$ To6h l \\�rN nil h— NM ti Mil lam \\'' �61 0 a n �l• i CEO a ri _ �tp^ S 2nd St i -.1 S 2. tIIIII NAM —� 4 ► � 1 111111 Ser • S 3rd St r j 1ff! ��� Mil I —I S 3rd StMir yr,...:,:mil, ow S nth St L— —, / _C� Q' __ Nn St Proposed Downtown Core Area ___ Existing Downtown Core Area Boundary Boundary All interested parties are invited to attend and present written and/or oral comments. Complete legal description&further information available in the City Clerk's Office-235-2501 The removal,mutilation,destruction,or Warning pconcealment of this notice isa misdemeanor punishable by fine and imprisonment. l Versidata Systems,Inc. 7839300345 5696000140 321 Burnett Avenue S. ROBERTS J BERT MATHEWS VERA JEAN Renton,WA 98055 �,.. 280 HARDIE AVE SW#4 �, 10415 SE 174TH ST RENTON WA 98055 APT 5268 RENTON WA 98055 • Versidata Systems,Inc. 7839300345 5696000140 321 Burnett Avenue S. ROBERTS J BERT MATHEWS VERA JEAN Renton,WA 98055 280 HARDIE AVE SW#4 10415 SE 174TH ST RENTON WA 98055 APT 5268 RENTON WA 98055 Y OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA> L AI#: r1 - 2,• Submitting Data: Planning/Building/Public Works For Agenda of: Dept/Div/Board.. Planning and Technical Services June 23, 1997 Staff Contact Mike Kattermann, Director(ext. 6190) Agenda Status Owen Dennison,Associate Planner Consent X Subject: Public Hearing... ZONING CODE AMENDMENT Correspondence.. Downtown Core Area boundary revision Ordinance Resolution Old Business Exhibits: New Business Issue Paper Study Sessions Information Recommended Action: Approvals: • Refer to Planning and Development Committee Legal Dept. X • Set Public Hearing for July 14, 1997 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: Within the Downtown Core Area, development is exempt from certain development standards of the CD Zone. These exempt standards include parking requirements, street setbacks for portions of buildings up to forty feet in height, a ten foot landscaped strip along streets and maximum lot coverage. The existing boundaries are defined in the CD Zone development standards and in the Parking and Loading Ordinance. A developer, Dally Homes, is currently in discussions with the City of Renton to purchase several parcels for development of a pedestrian-oriented, mixed commercial and residential project in an area adjacent to but outside the Downtown Core Area boundary. Development of the site as proposed by Dally Homes would further the City's plans for redevelopment and revitalization of downtown and would compliment the proposed Piazza park. However, the Dally proposal is designed to the development standards of the Downtown Core Area. A revision to the boundary is necessary for the project to move forward. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council approve the proposed revision to the Downtown Core Area boundary. H:\DIVISION.S\P-TS\PLANNING\OD\DNTN COR\AGNBILL.DOC