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March 20, 2015 City Clerk -Jason A.Seth,CMC
*2"d REVISED LETTER
APPEAL FILED BY: Tiffany Park Woods Advocacy Group by Renate Beedon, President
RE: Appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision dated February 26, 2015, regarding Reserve at
Tiffany Park PP. (File No. LUA-13-001572 ECF, PP, CAE)
To Parties of Record:
Pursuant to Title IV, Chapter 8, Renton City Code of Ordinances, written appeal of the hearing
examiner's decision on the Reserve at Tiffany Park PP has been filed with the City Clerk.
In accordance with Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110F, within five days of receipt of the
notice of appeal, or after all appeal periods with the Hearing Examiner have expired, the City
Clerk shall notify all parties of record of the receipt of the appeal. Other parties of record may
submit letters limited to support of their positions regarding the appeal within ten (10) days of
the date of mailing of this notification. The deadline for submission of additional letters is by
5:00 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2015.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the written appeal and other pertinent documents will be
reviewed by the Council's Planning and Development Committee at 3:00 p.m. on Monday,June
8, 2015, in the Council Chambers, 7th Floor of Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,
Washington 98057. The recommendation of the Committee will be presented for
consideration by the full Council at a subsequent Council meeting.
Copy of the appeal and the Renton Municipal Code regarding appeal of Hearing Examiner
decisions or recommendations is attached. Please note that the City Council will be considering
the merits of the appeal based upon the written record previously established. No further
evidence or testimony on this matter will be accepted by the City Council.
For additional information or assistance, please call Jason Seth, City Clerk, at 425-430-6510.
Sincerer,
Chris L. Chau
Deputy City Clerk
Attachments
*Error in last paragraph — not based on Code.
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City of Renton Mun� 31 Code; Title IV, Chapter 8, Secy 110—Appeals
4-8-110C4
Filing of Appeal and Fee:The notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a fee in accordance with RMC 5-
1-2,the fee schedule of the City. (Ord. 3658, 9-13-1982; Ord. 5660, 5-14-2012; Ord. 5688, 5-13-2013)
4-8-11OF: Appeals to City Council—Procedures
1. Standing: Unless otherwise provided by State law or exempted by a State or federal agency, only the
applicant, City or a party of record who has been aggrieved or affected by the Hearing Examiner's
decision and who participated in the Hearing Examiner's public hearing may appeal the Hearing
Examiner's decision. A person(s) will be deemed to have participated in the public hearing process if
that person(s):
a. Testified or gave oral comments at the public hearing; or
b. Submitted any written comments to City staff or the Hearing Examiner
regarding the matter prior to the close of the hearing; or
c. Has been granted status as or has requested to be made a party of record prior
to the close of the public hearing.
2. Notice to Parties of Record: Within five (5) days of receipt of the notice of appeal,the City Clerk shall
notify all parties of record of the receipt of the appeal.
3. Opportunity to Provide Comments: Parties of record may submit letters in support of their positions
within ten (10) days of the dates of mailing of the notification of the filing of the notice of appeal.
4. Council Review Procedures: No public hearing shall be held by the City Council. No new or additional
evidence or testimony shall be accepted by the City Council. The cost of transcription of the hearing
record shall be borne by the applicant. If a transcript is made,the applicant is required to provide a copy
to the City Clerk and the Renton City Attorney at no cost. It shall be presumed that the record before
the City Council is identical to the hearing record before the Hearing Examiner. (Ord. 5675, 12-3-2012)
5. Burden:The burden of proof shall rest with the appellant.
6. Council Evaluation Criteria:The consideration by the City Council shall be based solely upon the
record,the Hearing Examiner's report,the notice of appeal and additional arguments based on the
record by parties.
7. Findings and Conclusions Required: If, upon appeal of a decision of the Hearing Examiner on an
application submitted pursuant to RMC 4-8-0701-11, as it exists or may be amended, and after
examination of the record, the Council determines that a substantial error in fact or law exists in the
record, it may modify or reverse the decision of the Hearing Examiner accordingly. (Ord. 5675, 12-3-
2012)
8. Decision Documentation:The decision of the City Council shall be in writing and shall specify any
modified or amended findings and conclusions other than those set forth in the report of the Hearing
Examiner. Each material finding shall be supported by substantial evidence in the record.
9. Council Action Final:The action of the Council approving, modifying or rejecting a decision of the
Examiner shall be final and conclusive, unless appealed within the time frames established under
subsection G5 of this Section. (Ord. 3658, 9-13-1982; Ord. 4389, 1-25-1993; Ord. 4660, 3-17-1997; Ord.
5558, 10-25-2010)