HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4897CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.4897
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF RENTON FROM CA
(COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL)TO RM-I (RESIDENTIAL MULTI-
FAMILY -INFILL)(MERLINO CPA REZONE #2000-M-6)
WHEREAS,under Section 4.2.020 of Chapler 2,Land Use Districts,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton,Washington,"as amended,and the maps and reports adopted in conjunction
therewith,the property hereinbelow described has heretofore been zoned as CA (Commercial
Arterial);and
WHEREAS,the City of Renton initiated a proceeding for change of zone classification
of said property.This matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study,and public hearing,and a public hearing having been held thereon on or about May 3,
2000,and said matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission,and said zoning
request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan,as amended by Ordinance No.
4855,and the City Council having duly considered all matters relevant thereto,and all parties
having been heard appearing in support thereof or in opposition thereto;and
WHEREAS,the applicant has submitted a development agreement pertaining to the
subject property that would limit the maximum number of residential units to 260,require a one-
hundred foot setback of all residential or recreation buildings from the Burlington Northern and
Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way that lies to the south,and require the construction of a 6-foot high
fence along the south side of the development for its entire length,and a public hearing having
ORDINANCE NO.4897
been held on August 21,2000,and said matter having been duly considered by the City Council,
and all parties having been heard appearing in support or in opposition thereto;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTO ,
WASHINGTON,DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.The following described property in the City of Renton is hereby
rezoned to RM-I (Residential Multi-family -Infill),as hereinbelow specified.The
Neighborhood and Strategic Planning Director is hereby authorized and directed to change the
maps of the Zoning Ordinance,as amended,to evidence said rezoning,to wit:
See Exhibit "A"attached hereto and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein.
(Two parcels consisting of 17.54 acres with access from Empire Way SouthlSR-900)
SECTION II.
five days after publication.
This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approva~and
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19thday of----=M:..:ca=r::....:c::..:h.:--;,2001.
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Maril%fPUrsen,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 19thday of __M_a_r_c_h ,2001.
Mayor Pro Tempore
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ORDINANCE NO.4897
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J.WarhCitiAttorney I
Date of Publication:3/23/2001
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Exhibit A
PROPOSED REZONE FROM "CA"TO "RM-I"
NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF VACATED BEACON COAL MINE ROAD
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
That portion of Section 13,Township 23 North,Range 4 East,W.M.,in King
County,Washington,described as follows:
BEGINNING at the intersection of the Southwesterly projection of the Easterly line
of Oakesdale Avenue SW (81 st Avenue South)with the South line of Primary State
Highway No.'2;
THENCE CONTINUING Southwesterly along said projection to the South line of
vacated Beacon Coal Mine Road;
THENCE Westerly along the Southerly line of vacated Beacon Coal Mine Road to
the West line of Government Lot 7 in said Section 13;
THENCE North along said West line to the South line of said Primary State
Highway No.2;
THENCE Southeasterly along said South line to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
June 9.2000
Revised July 13,2000 by DLH
6759L.002
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