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Home My WebLink AboutCommittee of the Whole - 07 Feb 2022 - Agenda - Pdf CITY OF RENTON AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting 6:00 PM - Monday, February 7, 2022 Videoconference 1. CED 2021 YEAR END REVIEW a) Presentation 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/86753290028?pwd=M2pOc09HWWNrY05uVnlIWnpGS1E4UT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 867 5329 0028, Passcode: 881839 You can call through Zoom at (253) 215-8782 and use the Meeting ID. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FEBRUARY 7, 2022 / 6:00 PM CED 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) TOPGOLF LUA19-000094 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS ISSUED 2021 ▪13.68 acres located at 745 Park Ave N ▪Phase 1-development of Topgolf recreational facility over 10.61 acres ▪Phase 2-development of the remaining 2.65 acres AGENDA ITEM #1. a) TOPGOLF LUA19-000094 (GROUNDBREAKING) PROJECT IN CONSTRUCTION Groundbreaking Ceremony held last August 3, 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) SOLERA LUA 2018-000490 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS IN REVIEW ▪10.8 acre site at 2902 NE Sunset Blvd ▪686 total residential units, 39,000 sq ft of commercial space ▪Mixed income and townhome ownership opportunities AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪Largest Sunset neighborhood project to date ▪New pedestrian-oriented streetscape with on-street parking, street trees, sidewalks, plazas, and seating areas SOLERA LUA 2018-000490 (GROUNDBREAKING) CONSTRUCTION PERMITS IN REVIEW Groundbreaking Ceremony held August 31, 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) WILLOWCREST TOWNHOMES LUA19-000061 (COMPLETED) CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED 2021 ▪City of Renton received a 2020-21 Governor’s Smart Communities Award in the Smart Partnership Category ▪1st multi-family net-zero energy permanently affordable homeownership development in King County AGENDA ITEM #1. a) •Greenest residential development in the City •High standard for future residential development & affordable housing projects in King County & beyond •$243,334-$315,000, three of the units affordable (below 60% AMI), 9 of the units affordable (below 80% AMI) •Exceeds development standards for sustainability (energy efficient construction, green stormwater infrastructure, a solar roof array, Energy Star appliances) •City donated $357,000 in grant funding to support the project’s “deep green” features •Waived approx. $240,000 of development and impact fees •Total City’s contribution approx. $600,000 WILLOWCREST TOWNHOMES LUA19-000061 (COMPLETED) CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪1073 Harrington Ave NE ▪Abutting Sunset Neighborhood Park ▪60 new affordable dwelling units SUNSET OAKS LUA19-000274 (COMPLETED) CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪4.16-acre irregularly shaped site located at 8074 S 132nd St ▪18 dwelling units per net acre ▪47 market rate town homes and 7 affordable home ownership townhomes (partnered with Cascade Community Land Trust) EARLINGTON TOWNHOMES LUA 17-000390 (COMPLETED) CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪Located in 361 Rainier Ave S ▪Popular foot fast food restaurant with outdoor seating and plaza CHICK-FIL-A RESTAURANT LUA18-000619, LUA19-000116 (COMPLETED) CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪Construction of a 5-story 160,000 sq ft medical office building and a 7-floor 1,136 stall parking garage expansion ▪Located at 400 S 43rd St. ▪Garage expansion includes a staff vehicular access ramp to the upper floors from Talbot Rd S. ▪Approximately 5.7 acres (247,967 sq ft) ▪With 2 phases: the garage expansion followed by the medical office building VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL OFFICE BLDG LUA16-000938 (COMPLETED) CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪Located at 601 Monster Road SW ▪Provides 77,735 sq ft of warehouse space and 16,388 sq ft of office areas ▪Total of 93 parking spaces 601 MONSTER ROAD SW WAREHOUSE LUA 21-000063 (COMPLETED)CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪Located in 2611 Union Ave NE ▪13.69 acre 25 single-family residential subdivision ▪New single family residential community located on the border of Renton and Newcastle FOREST TERRACE SUBDIVISION LUA 21-000404 (ONGOING CONSTRUCTION)AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪Small cells, microcells and distributed antenna systems are placed on existing buildings and streetlights ▪Minimizes visual clutter and addresses impact on public safety and natural environment SMALL CELL AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪Upgrading of 4 miles of 2 existing 115kV transmission lines with 2 230kV transmission lines beginning at the City’s northern boundary with Newcastle and ending at the existing Talbot Hill substation PUGET SOUND ENERGY EASTSIDE PROJECT LUA 19-000055 (APPROVED)AGENDA ITEM #1. a) PUGET SOUND ENERGY EASTSIDE PROJECT ARTILITY WRAPS Art concepts for 11 transmission poles within the Renton City limits as part of the project AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪481 multi-family units ▪5,000 sq ft ground floor retail ▪25,000 sq ft office bldg. ▪Cedar River Shoreline restoration and public shoreline access CEDAR RIVER APARTMENTS/MAPLE VALLEY HIGHWAY LUA19-000161 (APPROVED) CONSTRUCTION PERMITS IN REVIEW AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪NE 10th and Jefferson Ave NE ▪Redevelopment of Renton Housing Authority office site ▪76 Affordable housing units for veterans and seniors ▪13,600 sq ft ground floor Renton Housing Authority space SUNSET GARDENS LUA21-000168 (APPROVED) CONSTRUCTION PERMITS IN REVIEW AGENDA ITEM #1. a) WATERSHED APARTMENTS LUA21-000239 (APPROVED) CONSTRUCTION PERMITS IN REVIEW ▪145 affordable housing units (Studio 1, 2, and 3 bedroom) ▪Structured parking ▪Public pedestrian promenade with future link to Burnett Linear Park AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪Located at 960 Harrington Avenue NE ▪7-story, 69-unit mixed-use building (61 market rate and 8 affordable) ▪4,124 sq ft commercial retail PARK 5 APARTMENTS LUA 21-000323 (APPROVED)AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪Comprised of 4,124 sq ft of commercial space on the first floor and 60,300 sq ft of multi-family residential apartments ▪8 units affordable housing units ▪64 onsite parking spaces proposed on the ground floor of the proposed building. PARK 5 APARTMENTS LUA 21-000323 (APPROVED)AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ▪Duvall between NE 10th and NE 12th NE ▪Two-story 77,000 sq ft Elementary School ▪Outdoor classroom spaces RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY LUA21-000167 (APPROVED) CONSTRUCTION PERMITS IN REVIEW AGENDA ITEM #1. a) LOOKING FORWARD PROJECTED DEVELOPMENT 2022 AND BEYOND 8,635 Residential Units 631 Affordable Units AGENDA ITEM #1. a) LOOKING FORWARD PROJECTED DEVELOPMENT 2022 AND BEYOND 1,174,708 SF Commercial/Office AGENDA ITEM #1. a) PLANNING DIVISION Community and Economic Development AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CED-PLANNING MATRIX 2021 LAND-USE PERMITS/PRE-APPLICATION Pre-application Meetings Held 81 Land Use/Env Applications Completed 156 HEX Public Hearings Staffed 12 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CED-PLANNING MATRIX 2021 DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING PERMITS PERMIT TYPE REVIEWED/ISSUED COMPLETED Construction Permits 74 89 Franchise Permits 577 180 Small Cell Permits 74 - Other PW Permits 613 758 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) TECHNOLOGICAL AND VIRTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ✓Established Virtual Permit Counter ✓Added PRADU, Small Cell, and Zoning Compliance to Energov and CSS ✓Revamped ROW, Water, Sewer, and Storm permits in Energov ✓Cleaned up 7,500 outstanding fees in Energov to allow for accurate future financial reporting ✓Transitioned 175 Energov users to the new platform AGENDA ITEM #1. a) TECHNOLOGICAL AND VIRTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ✓Able to streamline the process for uploading pictures from cell phones to Laserfiche without using multiple softwares and saving time ✓Aligned Energov statuses across all permits to assist in customer communication on projects ✓Reorganized the CED website to direct customers to the Permit Center page to include links, connections, and processes for all CED permitting and Code.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Community and Economic Development AGENDA ITEM #1. a) BUILDING INSPECTIONS A standard view for our clientele researching their inspection information. Our permitting website has proved valuable and necessary during the pandemic. INSPECTION ACTIVITIES 2021 Building Inspections Completed 13,926 Building Inspections 4,041 Electrical Inspections 5,629 Mechanical Inspections 2,356 Plumbing Inspections 1,900 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) BUILDING PERMITS The online permitting portal makes over-the- counter applications a snap. In 2022 our goal is to expand the applications available to our customers to include building permits that require review. PERMIT CENTER ACTIVITIES 2021 Intake of permit applications coordinated and managed 4,661 Permits completed and issued 4,459 Reviews completed 1,432 Application revenue collected $5,787,557.16 General permit center emails responded 11,000 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CODE COMPLIANCE Worked diligently to add Section 10 to the Renton Municipal Code.This update provided clarity and revamped our process to align Renton’s practices with other local jurisdiction Made numerous staffing updates and welcomed Jason Churchill and Piero D’Amore as Code Compliance Inspectors.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CODE COMPLIANCE STATISTICS 2021 Total Cases 566 Total Business Licenses approved 656 Top Violation Areas No Building Permit 61 Disabled Vehicles/Boats 86 Impermissible Parking Locations 45 Outdoor Storage / Garbage & Recycle Storage 91 Weeds 84 Bulky Waste 62 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CODE COMPLIANCE BEFORE AFTER18311 116TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CODE COMPLIANCE BEFORE AFTER16230 123RD AVENUE SOUTHEAST AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CODE COMPLIANCE AFTER 18005 124TH AVENUE SOUTH BEFORE AGENDA ITEM #1. a) OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Adoption of the 2018 Building Codes Revised Section 10 Renton Municipal Code Review and design approval of the PRADU plan sets AGENDA ITEM #1. a) LONG RANGE PLANNING Community and Economic Development AGENDA ITEM #1. a) PERMIT READY ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (PRADU) PROGRAM LAUNCHING ▪PRADU Program Launching last July 14, 2021 ▪8 floor plans with several different architectural variations for a total of 32 different units ▪Held virtual open house with over 100 attendees ▪2 articles written about the program PRADU MEETINGS AND APPLICATION Meetings Held 7 Application Submittals 11 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) HOUSING ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ($100,000) $20k-pooling for a sub-regional affordable housing monitoring program $60k-residential land use study $20k-residential nexus study for linkage fees AGENDA ITEM #1. a) TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) IMPLEMENTATION ($250,000) •Aims to develop a planned action EIS •Provides more streamlined environmental review process at the project stage, conducting more detailed environmental analysis in preparation for new development •Early environmental review provides more certainty to permit applicants (for requirements) & to the public (addressing environmental impacts) •Facilitates TOD on a shorter timeline •Reduces the overall costs for project developers/lower final housing costs AGENDA ITEM #1. a) DOCKET ITEMS 2021 Docket 15 (Group C) 1 D-185: Bonus Density 3rd Party 2 D-186: Cottage Housing Docket 16 (Group A) 3 D-187: Appeal Notice 4 D-188: Impact Fee Credit 5 D-189: Setbacks in Commercial Zones 6 D-190: Applicability of Design Regs 7 D-192: Fence Regulations Docket 16 (Group B) 8 D-191: ADU Amendments 9 D-196: Height & Setbacks in RMF 10 D-199: Residential Accessory Structures 11 D-200: Compliance with HB1220 12 D-201: UC Zone Development Standards Docket 16 (Group C) 13 D-202: MFTE Extension and Amendments 14 D-203: Waived Fees Extension 15 D-204: Rental Registration Update 15 DOCKET ITEMS FOR 2021 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Adopted Interim Zoning Controls for the UC Zone School Impact Fees & School Capital Facilities Plans MFTE for Solera and Sunset Terrace Growth targets Countywide Planning Polices AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Community and Economic Development AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Funding for Renton- based artists and cultural organizations to expand access to arts and culture for residents and visitors throughout our city and to make our community more vibrant. SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS 68 pop-up performances featuring local artists 55 artist & arts organizations received funding support $108,515 funding for cultural arts performances & arts-related programs and activities 23 new public art installations AGENDA ITEM #1. a) BUSINESS SUPPORT ❑Small Business grant program provides relief to Renton businesses experiencing direct economic hardship due to COVID -19 and delays to construction downtown. ❑Free support to small businesses through the business response team including one-on-one help with financial assistance programs, a calendar of relevant webinars and other resources, and a map identifying Renton restaurants and cafés open for carry -out. ❑Series of virtual programming to increase business acumen (including new curriculum to cover risk management & cybersecurity) 30 small business grants awarded $225,000 funded Emergency ordinance to support downtown businesses AGENDA ITEM #1. a) COMMUNITY SUPPORT •Creative marketing campaign focused on compelling storytelling designed to help those ready to travel and to inspire locals to re-engage with their community through events & shop local initiatives. •Whyrenton.com •Visitrentonwa.com •Rentondowntown.com 14 LTAC grants awarded $421,500 funds awarded Continued efforts on Civic Core implementation & marketing with RCMC partners AGENDA ITEM #1. a) SUMMARY OF PIPELINE ACTIVITIES $375,000 for business grants Over $100,000 for Arts & Cultural Programming $460,000 for LTAC $900,000 in work for the downtown AGENDA ITEM #1. a) AGENDA ITEM #1. a)