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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole - 11 Jan 2021 - Agenda - Pdf CITY OF RENTON AGENDA Committee of the Whole Meeting 5:30 PM - Monday, January 11, 2021 Videoconference 1. Community & Economic Development 2020 Wrap Up a) Economic Development b) Long Range Planning c) Accessory Dwelling Unit d) Housing Action Plan Currently, due to the spread of COVID-19, all regularly-scheduled committee meetings will be held as necessary via video-conference. City hall is closed to the public. If you would like to attend this week's meeting remotely, you can do so by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85004957827 Zoom Meeting ID 850 0495 7827 Passcode 621116 You can call through Zoom at 253.215.8782 and use the Meeting ID Economic Development Division 2020 Accomplishments Update to Renton City Council AGENDA ITEM #1. a) COVID-19 Response •Websites •Newsletters •New Facebook Business Page •Re*StartUp 425 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Cares Act Grants AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Business Support AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Business Support AGENDA ITEM #1. a) AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Arts & Culture AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Arts & Culture AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Current Large Projects •Continue to work with Cosmos Development for their project on the 200 Mill property.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Current Large Projects AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Sunset Area Projects AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Sunset Neighborhood Center Opening A Place for affordable health care, counseling, and community gatherings AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Developer: Homestead Community Land Trust 12 three-and four-bedroom townhomes for affordable homeownership for households who make between 60% and 80% of area median income Land donated by Renton Housing Authority Construction started in April 2020; Project scheduled to be completed in Spring 2021 “Deep-green” construction with features that significantly reduce utility costs and climate impacts; net zero energy usage Willowcrest Townhomes AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Willowcrest Townhomes AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Developer: Renton Housing Authority 60 rental housing units affordable to households who make between 40% and 80% of area median income 5 studios, 44 one-bedroom, and 11 two-bedroom units Construction started in late-Spring 2020; Project scheduled to be completed in late-Summer 2021 Renton Housing Authority’s fourth “replacement housing” project for the former Sunset Terrace public housing project Sunset Oaks Apartments AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Sunset Oaks Apartments AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Developer: iCapEquity 108-unit market-rate, mixed income project on Sunset Boulevard 24 studios, 55 one-bedrooms, 25 two-bedrooms, and 4 townhomes, plus storefront commercial space Adjacent to the Renton Highlands Library and across the street from the Sunset Neighborhood Park Construction started in Summer 2020; Project scheduled to be completed in late-2021 Sunset Terrace Apartments AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Sunset Terrace Apartments AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Sunset Terrace Apartments AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Sunset Terrace Apartments AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Developer: DevCo Mixed -use redevelopment project at the Greater Hi-Lands Shopping Center, including both affordable and market-rate rental housing and for-sale townhomes. 275 affordable & 275 market-rate apartments, plus 102 market-rate townhomes Solera Master Plan AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Developer: DevCo mixed-use redevelopment project at the Greater Hi-Lands Shopping Center, including both affordable and market-rate rental housing and for-sale townhomes. Adjacent to the Renton Highlands Library and across the street from the Sunset Neighborhood Park Solera Master Plan AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Developer: DevCo mixed-use redevelopment project at the Greater Hi-Lands Shopping Center, including both affordable and market-rate rental housing and for-sale townhomes. Adjacent to the Renton Highlands Library and across the street from the Sunset Neighborhood Park Solera Master Plan AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Downtown Streetscape AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Downtown Streetscape AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Downtown Streetscape AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Downtown Streetscape AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Questions?AGENDA ITEM #1. a) LONG RANGE PLANNING YEAR IN REVIEW Committee of the Whole January 11, 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. b) DOCKET ITEMS •D-163 Relief From RMC Standards •D-169 Site Plan Review •D-170 Auto Mall District B •D-171 Stream Re-Class •D-172 Code Clean Up •D-173: Waived Fees •D-174: Mixed Income Housing •D-176: Self Service Storage •D-177: Day Care Transportation Impact Fee •D-178: Stand Alone Solar Energy Systems •D-179: CD Zone Changes •D-180: Vesting Regulations •D-181: ADUs •D-182: SEPA Appeals •D-183: Other Government Use OTHER ITEMS •CPA M:01 900 Lind Avenue •CPA M:02 Zoning & Land Use Reconciliation •CPA M:03 Benson, Upland Group •CPA M:04 North 30th Street •FEMA FIRM Map and Code Amendments •Parks, Recreation, Natural Areas Plan AGENDA ITEM #1. b) FEMA FIRM MAP & PARKS PLAN •Both joint efforts with other departments •Public Works and Community Services •FEMA Map and code amendments preserved resident's ability to purchase Federal Flood insurance, which is much less expensive than standard flood insurance •Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan enables City to apply for grants to better leverage City contributions AGENDA ITEM #1. b) AGENDA ITEM #1. b) TOD SUBAREA PLAN •Stakeholder working group with representatives from KC Metro, ST, and WSDOT, developers, residents, and businesses •3 different visions to the stakeholder group in December •Intentionally different and it’s likely that one or more additional scenario will be created •Also held a joint meeting with ST, WSDOT, and the City’s Transportation division to discuss the vision, identify barriers, and public investments that might be the most important to ensure successful redevelopment, etc. •Staff will present to PC an update on the plan, feedback received, and solicit PC’s input on the vision for the TOD Subarea early this year •There will also be a several meetings with both market rate and affordable developers to solicit input on the desirability and viability of mixed use and/or multi-family development in the subarea •Additionally, the scope of work for the plan has been revised to include analysis and identification of an alignment (with stops) for a future light rail spur AGENDA ITEM #1. b) SOUND COMMUNITIES PROJECT •An advocacy “group of leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sector working together to achieve a more vibrant, environmental, and equitable Puget Sound Region,” •UW Grad students demonstration project: Renton, Everett, and Tacoma •Forecast the financial returns that real estate development is likely to create over twenty years in the TOD Subarea •Then performed the same calculations for an “intervention scenario” •Each City granted $50M for land banking and $25M for infrastructure with the goal of accelerating their previous estimates to a ten-year horizon and to increase amount of affordable housing built •Preliminary results have been shared and increased the amount of affordable housing built AGENDA ITEM #1. b) AGENDA ITEM #1. b) Katie Buchl-Morales, Associate Planner Planning & Development Committee January 11, 2021 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) UPDATE CODE AMENDMENTS, REDUCED & WAIVED FEES, ADU BASE PLANS, PERMIT READY ADU PROGRAM AGENDA ITEM #1. c) WHAT IS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU)? •Backyard cottage, granny flat, mother-in-law apartment, above garage apartment, carriage house unit, etc. •Definition varies by jurisdiction •Fully independent from the primary residence •Fulfills need for “missing middle housing ” Above garage Standalone Garage conversion AGENDA ITEM #1. c) BENEFITS OF ADUS •Builds on existing public investment and infrastructure, reducing the need for new investment •Supports City’s efforts meet to meet household growth targets in accordance with the Growth Management Act •Increases housing stock for market-rate and affordable housing •Builds wealth, promotes housing stability •Promotes socio-economic mobility •Increases property values •Creates independent housing option for diverse households and lifestyles •Allows older adults to “age-in-place” •Supports infill development in existing neighborhoods while maintaining neighborhood quality and character AGENDA ITEM #1. c) •ADU Ordinance, 2010 –Established owner occupancy requirement, required architectural compatibility, established maximum unit size, etc. •Streamline and Incentivize: ADU Amendments, 2019/2020 –Eliminated the CUP, reduced/increased maximum unit size based on lot size, leniency for accessory building to ADU conversions and height restrictions, etc. •ADU Fee Waivers and Reductions –Reduced transportation and parks impact fees, utility system development charges (utility hook -up fees), and land use review and building fees by 50% (2017, 2018) –Waived impact fees: transportation, parks, fire, schools (2020) –Waived permit fees (2020) –Utility system development charges, 50% feed reduction (2020) •ADU Base Plans, 2020/2021 •Permit Ready ADU (PRADU) Program, 2020/2021 BACKGROUND AGENDA ITEM #1. c) ADU BASE PLANS –Predesigned, engineered and approved –Increases housing choice for people of all ages, income and mobility levels, and lifestyles –ADU Base Plan Process •Completed architectural narrative •Identified design criteria/priorities : –Compliance with residential design guidelines and building codes –Affordability –Mobility and ADA accessibility –Energy efficiency –Compatibility with existing housing stock –Diverse options –Feasibility •Contracted consultants •Design and engineering AGENDA ITEM #1. c) 1 BEDROOM, 1 BA LIVING AREA: 480 sq. ft. MODEL A –1 FLOOR PLAN 5 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 AGENDA ITEM #1. c) 1 BEDROOM + LOFT, 1 BA LIVING AREA: 412 sq. ft. PRELIMINARY HERS RATING: 59 MODEL B –1 FLOOR PLAN 3 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES B1 B2 B3 AGENDA ITEM #1. c) 2 BEDROOM, 1 BA LIVING AREA: 650 sq. ft. MODEL C –1 FLOOR PLAN 4 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES C1 C2 C3 C4 AGENDA ITEM #1. c) 2 BEDROOM, 2 BA, + FLEX SPACE/3 rd BR LIVING AREA: 1000 sq. ft. MODEL D –1 FLOOR PLAN 3 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES D1 D2 D3 1st Floor 2nd Floor AGENDA ITEM #1. c) 2 BEDROOM, 2 BA LIVING AREA: 750 sq. ft.MODEL E –1 FLOOR PLAN 3 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES E1 E2 E3 1st Floor 2nd Floor AGENDA ITEM #1. c) 2 BEDROOM, 1 BA LIVING AREA: 642 sq. ft., GARAGE AREA: 648 sq. ft. PRELIMINARY HERS RATING:55 MODEL G –1 FLOOR PLAN 3 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES G1 G3 G2 Living Area Garage AGENDA ITEM #1. c) 2 BEDROOM, 1 BA LIVING AREA: 582 sq. ft. GARAGE AREA: 498 sq. ft. MODEL J –1 FLOOR PLAN 3 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES J1 J2 J3 Living Are a Garage AGENDA ITEM #1. c) 3 BEDROOM, 2 BA LIVING AREA: 992 sq. ft. MODEL M –2 FLOOR PLANS 5 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 AGENDA ITEM #1. c) PRADU PROGRAM FLOW CHART Submit Application for ADU Pre-screen Meeting Staff Review Pre-Screen Meeting Planning Customer Service Construction Certificate of Occupancy Submit Building Permit Application Letter of Authorization Obtain Building Permit AGENDA ITEM #1. c) PRADU PROGRAM -INFORMATIONAL LOOK BOOK Table of Contents •Introduction •A-D-What? A-D-Who? A-D-U? •Benefits of ADUs •ADU History •Incentives/Fees for ADUs •PRADU Program –Welcome Home! •PRADU designs and narrative descriptions •Home Energy Rating Score (HERS) •Selecting a PRADU/Application Process •FAQ AGENDA ITEM #1. c) •Press release •Mayor’s Newsletter •Social media •Utility billing adverts •Yard signs •Planning customer service •PRADU informational “look book” with base plans, how-to, FAQ, etc. A DVERTISING AGENDA ITEM #1. c) Applied ADU Fee Amount Status Water service and waste water development Varies depending on size: -5/8 x 3/4 inch and 1 inch: $7,800 -1-1/2 inch: $39,000 -2 inch: $62,400 -3 inch: $124,800 -4 inch: $195,000 Reduced at 50% Storm water system development $1,900 Reduced at 50% Building permit $1,185.50 + $6.70 x each $1,000 value Waived Combination building permit $725 Waived Building plan review 65% of permit fee Waived Water construction $5,150 Waived Wastewater and surface water construction $750 Waived Transportation impact fees $4,836.31 Waived School impact fees Varies depending on school district: $3,582, Renton School District; $2,345, Kent School District; and $9,583, Issaquah School District Waived –Renton School District Only Park impact fees $3,202.98 Waived Fire impact fees $964.53 Waived State building code fee $6.50 Applied REDUCED & WAIVED ADU FEES AGENDA ITEM #1. c) QUESTIONS AGENDA ITEM #1. c) City of Renton Housing Action Plan 2020 Hannah Bahnmiller Housing Programs Manager 2 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Overview 3 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Structure STEP 1 Needs Assessment STEP 2 Policy Review STEP 3 Policy Tools STEP 4 Recommendations Subregional Framework (Auburn, Burien, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, and Tukwila) Renton Housing Action Plan HB 1923 Grant AGENDA ITEM #1. d) SoKiHo Goals: 6 Subregional Framework Housing Market & Household Demographics Policy Impacts in the Sub-Region Consistent & Unified Messaging AGENDA ITEM #1. d) HAP Goals: 7 Housing Action Plan Build on Past Work Identify Near Term Strategies Support Housing Element Update Adopt Unified Implementation Plan AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Timeline APRIL 2020 AUGUST 2020 OCTOBER 2020 JANUARY 2021 APRIL 2021 Needs Assessment Housing Policy Review Housing Policy & Tool Options Recommendations Renton’s Housing Action Plan Sub-Regional Framework Grounding Discussions Community Conversations Online FeedbackCommunity Input 8 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Engagement APRIL 2020 AUGUST 2020 Community Input OCTOBER 2020 JANUARY 2021 APRIL 2021 Grounding Interviews Community Conversations Project Website Renton’s Housing Action Plan 9 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Advisory Committee 10 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) South King Households 11 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Context 24% 17% 22% 9% 28% 18% 16% 23% 12% 31% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 0-30% AMI 30-50% AMI 50-80% AMI 80-100 % AMI 100%+ AMI Income Distribution in Sub-Region by AMI 2012 2018 PUMS, 2012 & 2018 (ECONorthwest)12 Displacement has already occurred at the lowest income levels, with uneven impacts AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Context 17% 18% 36% 40% 33% 11% 13% 25% 17% 23% 72% 69% 39% 43% 44% 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Asian White Pac. Islander Black American Indian Household Income as AMI by Race & Ethnicity Under 50% AMI 50-80% AMI Over 80% AMI Confirm PUMS, 2012 & 2018 (ECONorthwest)13 Displacement has already occurred at the lowest income levels, with uneven impacts AGENDA ITEM #1. d) South King Need 14 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Underproduction + Future Need Need 215,126 19,723 43,367 OFM 2019, PSRC 2017 (ECONorthwest) Current Units Current Underproduction Future Need 15 Housing production is not keeping pace with household growth in South King County AGENDA ITEM #1. d) 521 172 339 211 300 463 301 105 202 77 307 438 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Auburn Burien Federal Way Tukwila Kent Renton Annual needed production Average annual new housing Increase in yearly housing production to meet 2040 targets +6% 0% +174% +68% +64% +73% Context Housing production is not keeping pace with household growth in South King County AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Annual Production 2 3,155 2,149 CURRENT New housing units built in SKC on average every year since 2011 FUTURE NEED Average number of new units needed in SKC per year through 2040 Context OFM 2019, PSRC 2017 (ECONorthwest)Renton Housing Action Plan | 2020 Almost a 50% increase in average production is needed to meet 2040 housing need targets AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Renton Households 18 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Household Income in Renton Lowest Highest Area Median Income (2019)50% of Households 50% of Households Area = King County $108,600 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) 80% -100% AMI Moderate Income 50% -80% AMI Low Income 30% -50% AMI Very Low Income 30% or less of AMI Extremely Low Income 1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person up to $23,250 $38,750 $62,000 $77,500 $26,580 $44,300 $70,880 $88,600 $29,910 $49,850 $79,760 $99,700 $33,210 $55,350 $88,560 $110,700 Engineer $104,290 Dental Hygienist $92,860 Architect $79,030 100% AMI (2019) $108,600 EMT $75,490 Middle School Teacher $66,490 Drywall Installer $62,080 Admin Assistant $45,910 Bartender $39,440 Restaurant Cook $33,760 Personal Care Aide $29,610 Food Prep $25,640 HUD 201920AGENDA ITEM #1. d) = 250 households >100% AMI of Renton households44% 80–100% 11 %15% 50–80% 14% 30–50% 16% 0–30% Household Incomes AGENDA ITEM #1. d) … and about 46% of Renton’s households rent their homes. About 54% of Renton’s households own their homes... >100% AMI80–100%50–80%30–50%0–30% = 250 households of Renton households44%11 %15%14%16%AGENDA ITEM #1. d) About 37% of all Renton’s households are experiencing a housing cost burden. have high housing costs (housing >30% income) >100% AMI80–100%50–80%30–50%0–30% = 250 households OwnersRenters7%32%48%68%84%AGENDA ITEM #1. d) About 16% of all Renton’s households are experiencing a severe housing cost burden. = 250 households >100% AMI80–100%50–80%30–50%0–30%OwnersRentershave severe housing costs (housing >50% income)0%5%7%24%66%AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Context HUD CHAS, 2012-2016 estimates (BERK) Cost Burdened Households by Race in Renton 25 There are diverse needs for housing- related support in Renton AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Context HUD CHAS, 2012-2016 estimates (BERK) Renton Households by Race and Tenure 26 There are diverse needs for housing- related support in Renton AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Renton Housing Needs 27 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Housing Needs Statements 1 By 2040, Renton will need another 9,300 housing units. Low-and moderate-income households in Renton are facing increased cost burden in the market. Existing supplies of developable land in Renton can support local housing needs. Renton needs additional supplies of subsidized, income-qualified housing. There are diverse needs for housing-related support in Renton. 28 1 2 3 4 5 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) 29 Significant government support essential Significant government support needed for most housing types and markets Subsidy or incentives needed in many markets Permissive zoning or zoning flexibility needed in some markets >125% AMI80-125% AMI50-80% AMI30-50% AMI<30% AMILevel of SupportGreater government intervention is required at lower AMI levels AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Affordability Level by Housing Type AMI Studio 1-bed 2-bed 30%$542 $582 $698 50%$904 $970 $1,164 80%$1,448 $1,552 $1,862 100%$1,810 $1,938 $2,326 Context HUD, 201830AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Context PUMS, 2012 & 2018 (ECONorthwest) 20% 16% 20% 9% 35% 14%14% 22% 15% 35% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 0-30% AMI 30-50% AMI 50-80% AMI 80-100 % AMI 100%+ AMI Income Distribution in Renton by AMI 2012 2018 31 Low-and moderate-income households in Renton are facing increased cost burden in the market AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Context 758 4,885 13,140 4,878 1,620 4,885 6,200 7,763 4,370 6,513 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 0-30% AMI 30-50% AMI 50-80% AMI 80-100 % AMI 100%+ AMI Existing Units Affordable by Income and Tenure in Renton Renter Owner PUMS, 2018 (ECONorthwest)32 By 2040, Renton will need another 9,300 housing units AGENDA ITEM #1. d) 219 1,472 9,860 1,588 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 0-30% AMI 30-50% AMI 50-80% AMI 80-100 % AMI Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing in Renton 1-bedroom 2-bedroom 3-bedroom 4-bedroom 5-bedroom Context PUMS, 2018 (ECONorthwest)33 Renton needs additional supplies of subsidized, income-qualified housing AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Context WSHFC, HUD, KCHA, and RHA (ECONorthwest) 133 18 243 1186 Income Restricted Units by Income Limit in Renton LIH 30% LIH 35% LIH 40% LIH 50% LIH 60% 34 Renton needs additional supplies of subsidized, income-qualified housing AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Need OFM 2019, PSRC 2017 (ECONorthwest)35 The majority of future units will need to be targeted to below median incomes AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Need PUMS, 2018 (ECONorthwest)36 By 2040, Renton will need another 9,300 housing units 758 4,885 13,140 4,8784,885 6,200 7,763 4,370894 1,079 1,852 1,339 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 0-30% AMI 30-50% AMI 50-80% AMI 80-100 % AMI Existing and New Units Affordable by Income in Renton Renter Owner New Units AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Next Steps 37 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) Next Steps APRIL 2020 AUGUST 2020 OCTOBER 2020 JANUARY 2021 APRIL 2021 Needs Assessment Housing Policy Review Housing Policy & Tool Options Recommendations Renton’s Housing Action Plan Sub-Regional Framework Grounding Discussions Community Conversations Online FeedbackCommunity Input 38 AGENDA ITEM #1. d) CONTACT Hannah Bahnmiller Housing Programs Manager City of Renton Questions? hbahnmiller@rentonwa.gov 206-503-3426 rentonwa.gov/hap 39 AGENDA ITEM #1. d)