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Home My WebLink AboutLUA99-162 } :::;:::::::;:.::::.::.:::::: :.;:: ::::::::::>::>::;:.::::;»:;: :<>:«<:>: :::::::<::«:;:<::<<:»<::<::>:>:;<:.::<::::>:.............. . . . . P4NNIN.G::DMSI.ON..;>:::: ::::>:: :. >::> ::o:>:....... .. ....... I LI NG>'< «< «> i iIiiM ME:ii igimi» iii i »::::::>::::::::::<>::;::>:: ><»>::»:; >::::::::::::>::»::>::::::>:>::;:::>»»»>;::>::::>::::>::»::>: ;:. ::I ��.:�V TO.F>S:ERUIGE:�3Y.M,A, On the Zvd I day of DecPv '- , .1,999, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Oa- d lnnn I vyc#to-IAS • documents. This information was sent to: I Name . Representing Department of Ecology i Don Hurter WSDOT KC Wastewater Treatment Division • Larry Fisher i Washington Department of Fisheries i David F. Dietzman Department of Natural Resources Shirley Lukhang Seattle Public Utilities Duwamish Indian Tribe , Rod Malcom Muckleshoot Indian Tribe i Joe Jainga Puget Sound Energy (Signature of Sender) S 0.-1--- Sc.,-,,I, • STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS . COUNTY OF KING ) ' I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that J ra --�p0 f°P}. , signed this • instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for he uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated: i 2 l 21-2) 161 /11 !iL.—_, — ��. / �:�: MARILYN' KAMCHEFF - Notary Public in .,id for the State of Washigir) NOTARY PUBLIC Notary (Print) 6+RARILYN KAMOHEFF . STATE 0F;WNASHINGTON My appointment exp�ir'e �°�IN$ EHT EXPIRES:6-29�03 • COMM S SIGN EXPIRES • JUNE 2J,2003 Project Name: UV Ds\Sn e)ri a , toil\vim Project Number: Lops. 9.1 162 l=L NOTARY.DOC CITY OF RENTON :.LL E Planning/Building/Public Works Department •Jesse Tanner, Mayor Gregg Zimmerman P.E.,Administrator December 2, 1999 Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 j Olympia,WA 98504-7703 Subject: Environmental Determinations Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC)on November 30, 1999: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE URBAN CENTERS DESIGN OVERLAY ZONING AMENDMENT LUA-99-162,ECF The Design Guidelines would initially apply to all residential development in the Residential Multi-family—Urban (RM-U)and Center Downtown (CD)Zones that meet SEPA review thresholds. The guidelines are organized into four sections: Building Siting and Design; Parking,Access and Circulation; Common Useable Open Space; and, Building Architectural Design. Each section has one minimum standard followed by illustrative guidelines that typically build upon and enhance the intent of the minimum standard. These guidelines create a process for administrative design review which encourages quality development through sensitive architectural and site design. Guidelines focus on the principles of good site plan and building design as it relates to fitting in with the surround community. Guidelines speak to the selective use of materials, landscaping, and the inclusion of special features and treatments that assist new development in becoming more neighborly. Projects can be denied or conditioned based upon how well they meet the spirit of the guidelines. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM December 20, 1999. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)- 430-6510. If you have questions, please call me at(425)430-6588. For the Environmental Review Committee, 164ttlitb ne,Q Rebecca Lind Project Manager cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Larry Fisher, Department of Fisheries David F. Detzman, Department of Natural Resources Don Hurter, Department of Transportation Shirley Lukhang, Seattle Public Utilities Duwamish Tribal Office Rod Malcolm, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe(Ordinance) Joe Jainga, Puget Sound Energy agencyltr\ 1055 South� � Grady Way-Renton,Washington 98055 G I This oaner contains 50%recycled material.20%post consumer { . - J CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA-99-162,ECF APPLICANT: City of Renton/Economic Development, Neighborhoods &Strategic Planning PROJECT NAME: Urban Centers Design Overlay Zoning Amendment DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The Design Guidelines would initially apply to all residential development in the Residential Multi-family—Urban (RM-U)and Center Downtown (CD)Zones that meet SEPA review thresholds. The guidelines are organized into four sections: Building Siting and Design; Parking,Access and Circulation; Common Useable Open Space; and, Building Architectural Design. Each section has one minimum standard followed by illustrative guidelines that typically build upon and enhance the intent of the minimum standard. These guidelines create a process for administrative design review which encourages quality development through sensitive architectural and site design. Guidelines focus on the principles of good site plan and building design as it relates to fitting in with the surround community. Guidelines speak to the selective use of materials, landscaping, and the inclusion of special features and treatments that assist new development in becoming more neighborly. Projects can be denied or conditioned based upon how well they meet the spirit of the guidelines. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: The Urban Center Design Overlay Guidelines apply to RM-U and CD Zones generally east of Shattuck Avenue South and Lake Avenue South, south of Airport Waya nd the Cedar River,west of Main Avenue South and north of South 7t Street in Downtown Renton. LEAD AGENCY: City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works Development Planning Section This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14)days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM December 20, 1999. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-651 0. PUBLICATION DATE: December 06, 1999 DATE OF DECISION: November 30, 1999 SIGNATURES: regg�Ln�i er ;A in a or DATE D-e artrf'ie<it o landing/Building/Public Works /30k7 � -1 t(E /r)(i Jim-Shepherd,Administrat r DAT Community Services Department r1 • // ` 7 Lee Wheeler, Fire Chief / D TE Renton Fire Department DNSSIG t AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Charlotte Ann Kassens first duly sworn on oath states that he/she is the Legal Clerk of the I NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL I DETERMINATION SOUTH COUNTY JOURNAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON,WASHINGTON 1 600 S. Washington Avenue, Kent, Washington 98032 , The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has issued a Determination of Non-Significance for the following project•9 a daily newspaper published seven (7)times a week. Said newspaper is a legal under the authority of the Renton Municipal Code. newspaper of general publication and is now and has been for more than six months I URBAN CENTER DESIGN OVERLAY_ a.=. prior to the date of publication, referred to, printedand published in the English language I 7ONINGrAMENDMENT continually as a daily newspaper in Kent, King County, Washington. The South County t!UA-99-1'62 ECF Journal has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the re me to review for Design Guidelines that would apply to all residen- State of Washington for King County. tial development in the RM-U and CD The notice in the exact form attached,was published in the South County zones that meet SEPA review thresholds. Location: RM-U and CD zones generally Journal (and not in supplemental form)which was regularly distributed to the subscribers east of Shattuck Ave. So. And Lake Ave. during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a So:, south of Airport Way and the Cedar River, west of Main Ave. so. And north of . So.7th Street in downtown Renton. Urban Center Design Overlay Zoning Amendment Appeals of the environmental determina- tion must be filed in writing on or before aspublished on: 12/6/99 5:00 PM December 20, 1999. Appeals must be filed in writing together with.the required $75.00 application fee with: I The full amount of the fee char ed for said foregoing publication is the sum of$48.88, ° South Grady Way, R HearingExaminer, CRy of enttoon,, WAA n, 1055 98055. charged to Acct. No. 80510 . . Appeals to the Examiner are governed by I City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8- , 11 B. Additional information regarding the l Legal Number 6946 . ap peal process may be obtained from the ° Renton City Clerk's Office,(425)-430-6510. I Publication.Date:December 6,.1999 Legal C er , Sou unt ouma • Published in the South County Journal I December 6,1999.6946 x Subscribed and sworn before me on this ( day of _ , 19ei5 l'r...C_:-ZVA.,---Nc-..'N '...T.-}-\770--ge ‹. �`}.. •.- - -- - A.- - - -Notary-Public of the State of Washington "°"< residing in Renton E ---0--- King County, Washington v e b s�,ee%°OP 1A 5SN°a%%°.% NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has issued a Determination of Non-Significance for the following project under the authority of the Renton Municipal Code. URBAN CENTER DESIGN OVERLAY ZONING AMENDMENT LUA-99-162,ECF Environmental review for Design Guidelines that would apply to all residential development in the RM jU and CD zones that meet SEPA review thresholds. Location: RM-U and CD zones generally east of Shattuck Ave. So.And Lake Ave. So., south of Airport Way and the Cedar River, west of Main Ave. so.And north of So. 7th Street in downtown Renton. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM December 20, 1999. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510. Publication Date: December 6, 1999 Account No'. 51067 Q- \-42-A l41,1 ‘t4C1'.)( IN(3 E-Q6" dnspub NoincE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: URBAN CENTER DESIGN OVERLAY ZONING AMENDMENT PROJECT NUMBER: LUA•99.182,ECF The Design Guidelines would Initially apply to all residential development in the Residential Multi-family—Urban (RM-U)and Center Downtown(CD)Zones that meet SEPA review thresholds.The guidelines are organized into four sections:Building Siting and Design;Parking,Access and Circulation;Common Useable Open Space;and, Building Architectural Design.Each section has one minimum standard followed by illustrative guidelines that typically build upon and enhance the intent of the minimum standard.These guidelines create a process for administrative design review which encourages quality development through sensitive architectural and site design.Guidelines focus on the principles of good site plan and building design as it relates to filling In with the surround community.Guidelines speak to the selective use of materials,landscaping,and the Inclusion of special features and treatments that assist new development In becoming more neighborly.Projects can be denied or conditioned based upon how well they meet the spirit of the guidelines. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE • ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be Bled in.writing on or before 5:00 PM December 20,1999. Appeals must be flied in writing together with the required$75.00 application foe with:Hearing Examiner,City of Renton,1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4.8.11B.Additional Information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office,(425)-4304510. I ; • • FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON,DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION AT(425)430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION Please Include the project NUMBER when calling for proper file Identification. CERTIFICATION I, ` eCK) , hereby certify that copies of the above document were posted by me in J. conspicuous places on or nearby the described property on 6e, 6, l5 g • Signed: ATTEST: Subcribed and s ern before me, a Nortary Public,in and for the State�f Washington residing in , on the i day of 119 9 • 1,47Ltotat -itoerit_a _v__ • • 3 STAFF City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE A. BACKGROUND ERC MEETING DATE November 30, 1999 Project Name Urban Centers Design Guidelines for Residential Multi-family Development Applicant Sue Carlson,Administrator Economic Development,Neighborhoods &Strategic Planning Department File Number LUA-099-162,ECF Project Manager Rebecca Lind Project Description The Design Guidelines would initially apply to all residential development in the Residential Multi-family — Urban (RM-U) and Center Downtown (CD) Zones that meet SEPA review thresholds. The guidelines are organized into four sections: • Building Siting and Design; Parking,Access and Circulation; Common Useable Open Space; and, Building Architectural Design. Each section has one minimum standard followed by illustrative guidelines that typically build upon and enhance the intent of the minimum standard. These guidelines create a process for administrative design review which encourages quality development through sensitive architectural and site design. Guidelines focus on the principles of good site plan and building design as it relates to fitting in with the surround community. Guidelines speak to the selective use of materials, landscaping, and the inclusion of special features and treatments that assist new development in becoming more neighborly. Projects can be denied or conditioned based upon how well they meet the spirit of the guidelines. Project Location The Urban Center Design Overlay Guidelines apply to RM-U and CD Zones generally east of Shattuck Avenue S and Lake Avenue S, south of Airport Way and the Cedar River, west of Main Avenue S. and north of South 7th Street in Downtown Renton. Exist. Bldg.Area gsf Not applicable Proposed New Bldg. Area gsf Not applicable Site Area Not applicable Total Building Area gsf Not applicable RECOMMENDATION Staff Recommend that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-significance for this legislative non-project action. Part of the justification for this recommendation is a belief that these design guidelines will assist in mitigating aesthetic and siting associated impacts that might otherwise occur. They are unlikely to have any significant affect on impacts related to energy consumption, surface water runoff, or traffic, for example, from new development. Project Location Map erc report.doc City of Renton ED/N/SP Department Em nental Review Committee Staff Report URBAN CENTER DESIGN OVERLAY GUIDELINES LUA-99-162,ECF REPORT AND DECISION OF NOVEMBER 30,1999 Page2 of 3 B. RECOMMENDATION Based onanalysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommend that the Responsible Officials make the following Environmental Determination: X DETERMINATION OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED. X Issue DNS with 14 day Appeal Period. Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period with Concurrent 14 da A..eal Period. Issue DNS with 15 day Comment Period with Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period followed Concurrent 14 day Appeal Period. by a 14 day Appeal Period. C. MITIGATION MEASURES 1 As a non!prof ect legislative action no mitigation measures are proposed. Advisory Notes to Applicant: The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the environmental determination. Because these notes are provided as information only,they are not subject to the appeal process for environmental determinations. D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Whether the applicant has adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development? 1. Earth Impacts: As noted above,no direct environmental impacts are anticipated from this non-project action. Mitigation Measures: Nexus: 2. Air Impacts: As noted above,no direct environmental impacts are anticipated from this non-project action. Mitigation Measures: • Nexus: 3. Water Impacts: As noted above,no direct environmental impacts are anticipated from this non-project action. Mitigation Measures: Nexus: DESIGN GUIDELINES ERC REPORT.DOC City of Renton ED/N/SP Department Envi . ,ental Review Committee Staff Report URBAN CENTER DESIGN OVERLAY GEL_LINES LUA-99-162,ECF REPORT AND DECISION OF NOVEMBER 30,1999 Page3 of 3 E. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING DEPARTMENTS The proposal has been circulated to City Departmental/Divisional Reviewers for their review. Where applicable,these comments have been incorporated into the text of this report as Mitigation Measures and/or Notes to Applicant. _X Copied of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File. Copies of all Review Comments are attached to this report. 1 Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM December 20, 1999. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerks Office, (425)-430-6510. DESIGN GUIDELINES ERC REPORT.DOC City of partment of Planning/Building/Public or ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: PO t 1Ct_ COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 22, 1999 APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-162,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 16, 1999 APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Rebecca Lind PROJECT TITLE: Urban Center Design Overlay WORK ORDER NO: 78608 LOCATION: CD and RM-U Zones SITE AREA: N/A I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Adopting Multi- Family Housing Design Guidelines, in the Center Downtown (CD)and RM-U Zones, and replaces it with the proposed Urban Center Design Overlay in Chapter 3 of Title IV. The Overlay consists of a modified version of the same guidelines and addresses: 1),b uilding siting and design; 2)parking, access, and circulation;,3),Iandscaping, recreation, common space; and 4)buildi g architectural design. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air I Aesthetics • Water I Light/Glare • Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use I Utilities _ Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet Jigs /201 ap,o .. B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this'application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where addition information is needed to properly assess this proposal. I d. i I;� Signature of Director orlA t 'rized Representative Date routing Rev.10/93 I N i. City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: P0- 53 COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 22, 1999 APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-162,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 16, 1999 APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Rebecca Lind PROJECT TITLE: Urban Center Design Overlay WORK ORDER NO: 78608 LOCATION: CD and RM-U Zones SITE AREA: N/A I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Adopting Multi- Family Housing Design Guidelines, in the Center Downtown (CD)and RM-U Zones, and replaces it with the proposed Urban Center Design Overlay in Chapter 3 of Title IV. The Overlay consists of a modified version of the same guidelines and addresses: 1)building.siting and design; 2)parking, access, and circulation; 3) landscaping, recreation, common . space;.and 4) buildin,g architectural design. _ A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics — Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation _ Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services _ Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources i Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet C_ A_EA,e___ ai,,e_ A -/-0 /Zz /C,4.._ , 4B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS o � � o 0 ,j14,L: &TA__ u z, .Th4-72-(-7 a, rrigni Gad � � ,,L rittAe, , rn, _ 01. 14)/C5,, r C. C D D CO TS � co r`7C-- /S rya. L' fr of/LiA-e__ 0i217b6cYl/Yr,a6zZ4 a /g‘---a 1We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas wh re additional information is eded to properly assess this proposal. iazi, atur'e of irector or Authorized Re re entative Da724)--i) Sig' p routing 1 Rev.10/93 I City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public rks ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPART�MENT:GoknS\ c-6-\A S (IC J COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 22, 1999 - APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-162,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 16, 1999 I APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Rebecca Lind n PROJECT TITLE: Urban Center Design Overlay WORK ORDER NO: 78608 '.A 1 CI LOCATION: CD and RM-U Zones e 0f SITE AREA: N/A I I_ BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A .r' 44 A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Ado ing Mtil1,ti-. 74 Family Housing Design Guidelines, in the Center Downtown (CD)and RM-U ones, and replaces it with th' .prop d Urban Center Design Overlay.in Chapter 3 of Title IV. The Overlay consists of a modified version of the sane guidelines . and addresses: 1)building siting and.design;.2)=parking,,access, and circulation; 3)landscaping, recreation,common _. .__ space; and 4)building architectural design. 1,., A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code)COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals I Transportation Environmental Health ! Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS Millie C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS /410/1Ai We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas wh additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. - 114,,,e*" ---) Sig ature of Direc or Authorized Represent ive Date routing Rev.10/93 City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: �1 '7 '�v� �te..Ulew —W a�W�COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 22, 1999 APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-162,ECF . DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 16, 1999 APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Rebecca Lind CITY OF RFNION n'.-n PROJECT TITLE: Urban Center Design Overlay WORK ORDER NO: 78608 LOCATION: CD and RM-U Zones NOV ? 6 1999 SITE AREA: N/A I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A e. 4.Jtt_ti,bi4 � ems+■�tl� SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Adopting Multi- Family Housing Design Guidelines, in the Center Downtown (CD)and RM-U Zones, and replaces it with the proposed Urban Center Design Overlay in Chapter 3 of Title IV. The Overlay consists of a modified version of the same guidelines • and addresses: 1) building siting and design; 2)parking, access, and circulation; 3) landscaping, recreation, common space; and 4) building architectural design. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth I Housing Air I Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet NoNe B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS A10N6 C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise a have identified areas of probable impact or areas here additional info mation is needed to properly assess this proposal. ceb' Sig a e of Direc or or uthorized Representative Date routing Rev.10/93 City of Kenton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: aSf-v� _.-{-t� COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 22, 1999 11 cl APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-162,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 16, :et APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Rebect Linde �"„ u PROJECT TITLE: Urban Center Design Overlay WORK ORDER NO: 78608 �6 �? 4`a. LOCATION: CD and RM-U Zones deI°( �}?S, t, so SITE AREA: N/A I. BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A 'I.. G SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Adp ting Multi- Family Housing Design Guidelines, in the Center Downtown (CD)and RM-U Zones, and replaces it with the proposed Urban Center Design Overlay in Chapter 3 of Title IV. The Overlay consists of a modified version of the same guidelines and addresses: 1)building siting and design; 2) parking, access, and circulation; 3)landscaping, recreation, common - space;,and 4) building architectural design. . . , _. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing , Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet JVOAv 6 B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS //o t/& C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS /fr ,t/ We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional info ation is needed to properly assess this proposal. /I I 7A7 Sign t of Director or„ern Representative Date routin Rev.10/93 1 City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: SUakic4 - COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 22, 1999 APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-162,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 16, 1999 APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Rebecca IV Eb PROJECT TITLE: Urban Center Design Overlay WORK ORDER NO: 78608 - ,o LOCATION: CD and RM-U Zones µye 9!), r„l0 SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A �� SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Adoppting`""Multi- Family Housing Design Guidelines, in the Center Downtown (CD)and RM-U Zones, and replaces it with1/4the proposed Urban Center Design Overlay in Chapter 3 of Title IV. The Overlay consists of a modified version of the same guidelines :-- and addresses: 1.)building siting and design; 2)parking, access, and circulation; 3)landscaping, recreation, common. space; and 4) building architectural design. 1 A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment I Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth I Housing - Air I Aesthetics Water 1 Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use I Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health I Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural, Natural Resources Preservation i Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14.000 Feet ye W . 1 - B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS /Vt _ We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional info*Id is needed to properly assess this proposal. 7.7 .LPi11 ' N° !C �! �7 �� Si re of Director or uthorized' Representative Date routi Rev.10/93 I City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: C'k erekyeArk il0 Vl COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 22, 1999 APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-162,ECF DATE CIRCULATED: NOVEMBER 16, 1999 APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Rebecca_Linld�-�� FARE DEPT PROJECT TITLE: Urban Center Design Overlay WORK ORDER NO: 78608 FIRF olF\!FMT'nNI Rl1RFAU LOCATION: CD and RM-U Zones NOV 19; SITE AREA: N/A 1 I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A I SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: initic The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Or dc7-lindlFul) Family Housing Design Guidelines, in the Center Downtown (CD)and RM-U Zones, and replaces it with the proposed Urban Center Design Overlay in Chapter 3 of Title IV. The Overlay consists of a modified version of the same guidelines and addresses: 1)building siting and design; 2).parking,.access, and circulation; 3.)landscaping, recreation, common space; and 4)building architectural design. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics _ Water Light/Glare - Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals _- - Transportation - Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources _ Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet •0A • • B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS r04 C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS 1 AM We have reviewed this .pplication with particular att n to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional i formation is needed to pro assess this proposal. & - gture of Dir- • or Authorized Representative Date routing Rev.10/93 O.)\ Y �� 4 + • • NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON- SIGNIFICANCE(DNS) • DATE: NOVEMBER 16,1999 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA-99-162,ECF APPLICATION NAME: URBAN CENTER DESIGN OVERLAY PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Adopting Multi-Family Housing Design Guidelines,in the Center Downtown(CD)and RM-U Zones,and replaces it with Urn proposed Urban Center Design Overlay in Chapter 3 of Title IV.The Overlay consists of a modified version of the same guidelines and addresses: 1)building siting and design;2)parking,access,end circulation;3)landscaping,recreation, common space;and 4)building architectural design. • PROJECT LOCATION: CD and RM-U Zones PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: November 12,1999 • NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: November 16,1999 • • Pennits/Review Requested: Environmental(SEPA)Review Other Permits which may be required: None I Requested Studies: None • Location where application may be reviewed: Planning/Building/Public Works Division,Development Services Department. 1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055 PUBLIC HEARING: N/A • • CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Analytical process Project consistency refers to whether a project is consistent with adopted and applicable development regulations,or in their absence,comprehensive plan policies.RCW 36.70B.110(2)(g)provides that the Notice of Application(NOA)include a statement of the preliminary determination of a project's consistency with the type of land use,level of development, infrastructure,end character of development if one has been made at the time of notice.At a minimum,every NOA shall include a determination of the project's consistency with the zoning,comprehensive plan and development regulations. Land Use:This proposal implements the Land Use Element Community Design policies and the Downtown Element Sbeetscape Design,Building Design and Urban Amenities policies In the Comprehensive Plan by providing guidelines to evaluate the design of attached housing projects located in the Center Downtown zone and Residential Multi-family-Urban Zone. Environmental Documents that - Evaluate tho Proposed Project: None Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: None • Proposed Mitigation Measures: None • Comments on the above application must be submitted In writing to Ms.Rebecca Lind,Project Manager,Economic , Development.Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning,1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055,by 5:00 PM on November 30,1999. II you have questions about this proposal,or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail,contact the Project Manager.Anyone who submits written comments will automatically • become a party of record end will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: REBECCA LIND(425)430-6588. 'PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION I NOnCE OF APPUCATION CERTIFICATION \lescstcA rpoNivaed.t , hereby certify that 3 copies-of the above document were posted by me in 3 conspicuous places on or nearby the described property on ) o I`- • • Signed: ATTEST: Subcribed and sworn before me, a Nortary Public, in d • State of Washington residing inky-A.31,4A," , on the tn4 day of►"G /S 4 • I I _ MARILYN KAMCHEFF NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF WASHINGTON °1 COMMISSION EXPIRES MARILYN KAMCHEFF Q JUNE 29,2003 MY APPOINTMENT EXPIRES:6-29-03 O� Dtn baL keP NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED:DETERMINATION OF NON- SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: - NOVEMBER 16,1999 LAND USE NUMBER:. L-UA-99=162,ECF: APPLICATION NAME: URBAN CENTER DESIGN OVERLAY PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Adopting Multi-Family Housing Design Guidelines,in the Center Downtown(CD)and RM-U Zones,and replaces it with the proposed Urban Center Design Overlay in Chapter 3 of Title IV. The Overlay consists of a modified version of the same guidelines and addresses: 1) building siting and design; 2)parking, access, and circulation; 3) landscaping, recreation, common space;and 4)building architectural design. PROJECT LOCATION: CD and RM-U Zones PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: November 12,1999 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: November 16,1999 Permits/Review Requested: Environmental(SEPA)Review 4\[)C\) Other Permits which may be required: None Requested Studies: None Location where application may be reviewed: Planning/Building/Public Works Division,Development Services Department, 1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055 PUBLIC HEARING: N/A CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Analytical process Project consistency refers to whether a project is consistent with adopted and applicable development regulations,or in �r their absence,comprehensive plan policies. RCW 36.70B.110(2)(g)provides that the Notice of Application(NOA)include a statement of the preliminar determination of a project's consistency with the type of land use,level of development, infrastructure,and character of development if one has been made at the time of notice. At a minimum,every NOA shall include a determination of the project's consistency with the zoning,comprehensive plan and development regulations. Land Use: This proposal implements the Land Use Element Community Design policies and the Downtown Element Streetscape Design,Building Design and Urban Amenities policies in the Comprehensive Plan by providing guidelines to evaluate the design of attached housing projects located in the Center Downtown zone and Residential Multi-family-Urban Zone. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: None Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: None Proposed Mitigation Measures: None Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Ms. Rebecca Lind, Project Manager, Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on November 30, 1999. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and;will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: I REBECCA LIND (425)430-6588. PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION TY.. I:. .:.................... ................... ......... ..................... :..:.:::.:... ::.:...:...........:.......:.......::::::.................................. PROPERTY w ER S onin mo zNote If'there�iS<niore'tfianioF a le al owndr`i'lease>attach ar' dditional atarized PR PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: • NAME: (/(4. [,Pitt 5 /Ul Qlte4.,f‘e, 2d7 t)i PROPERTY/PR'JECT ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION: ADDRESS: G(� G�iJjGCi i -/-(i fi-L) CITY: ZIP: KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): /04 TELEPHONE NUMBER: • EXISTING LAND USE(S): /6-'5'Id / J .:...>•>' :: .the than owner_' >: '>`'>:<:>::�A.PP4CANT::(.f:arth:..:r.:::'�:..:.....:;:o.....:...:..:.:.y::.::::::.::::::.::. PROPOSED LAND USES: NAME: /e., h5 // 4.1_, COMPANY(if applicable): /�_� , EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: Cl/ O,/e,/r 19iti ADDRESS: �� y� PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): !�/ /'aced Goa) `ZJr CITY: ZIP: �'fj, EXISTING ZONING: • • • CD 2-a.• TELEPHONE NUMBER: Cf - _//30_6 -m JVtI PROPOSED ZONING (if applicablePM): Q • E/E E • CITY OF RENTON N7' PLANNING ff (� SITE AREA(SQ. FT. OR ACREAGE): �Cc NAME: Ahee . 1/' C/04' b .6r,CJ/ 447 NOV 12 1999 RECEIVED COMPANY (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: • ADDRESS: IS THE SITE LOCATED IN THE AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA? • /v; CITY: ZIP: IS= — — THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA? - TELEPHONE NUMBER: - /i� - •,[}....,�.i;?:j•i:.: iiiiiii.;isi!oi:yi:vi:•f•+:. f . , Y'.•i':?} _�. ■■.:4:i;X:•iA .r'. ,.vi.:•::ii:::a J f.i: .: : :' .?iijTiii:W�� Tlt?11�:.�;. S. F:';PR<::>:>:<:::<;::;>>:<:n�::::<::::»::...........................::A..........._.:_.,..........:::::......:::..::........ ..ERTY: �At•Ea. ............ •__attvsheet<;iifs�n�c��sar�•:: >''< � <;� '<><> >>::>::> ........:.... • • • ..L1i. A'�I )ri` ................................................... C :;.:.:.::.:::<.:.:.:.::.:.::.;:.::.;:.:.;;:.;:.::.;::.>..... ....... .. ....... �s..t...�t.a . ....... .�. .....ta......�.vt.....�et.... a ........................... _ANNEXATION $ SUBDIVISION: • _ C.OMP. PLAN AMENDMENT $ _ REZONE $ _ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT $ _ SPECIAL PERMIT $ _ SHORT PLAT $ _TEMPORARY PERMIT $ _TENTATIVE PLAT $ _ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT $ _ PRELIMINARY PLAT $ _SITE PLAN APPROVAL $ _ FINAL PLAT $ GRADE & FILL PERMIT $ (NO. CU. YDS: ) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: $ _VARIANCE $ (FROM SECTION: ) _ PRELIMINARY _WAIVER $ FINAL WETLAND PERMIT $ _ ROUTINE VEGETATION MOBILE HOME PARKS: $ MANAGEMENT PERMIT $ _ BINDING SITE PLAN $ • SHORELINE REVIEWS: SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT $ CONDITIONAL USE $ VARIANCE $ EXEMPTION $No Char a ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW $jj/C,__ REVISION $ ....................:.....:,::�:: :: :: ::: :::: •:: ::....A •.F A. .t7'..t7�..OWN�• RSH........... .. I, (Print Name) , declare that I am (please check one)_the owner of the property involved in this application,_the. • authorized representative to act for the property owner(please attach proof of authorization), and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. • L •Cea ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public,in and �hG(' for the State of residing at (Name of Owner/Representative) , on the day of • _. i s_ aucteCti-ik • (Signature of Owner/Representative) (Signature of Notary Public) his's c H ......FPUQ......Ft�. 'P.R.....R.�fNEff.....SA..A....S.....H..,..SHP.,I_.:A::::.SHPt:-I t.:.::SP..::::SM;:..;':S.fV(E::...TP.::.:V..:A:::.... V.:H.:::. . :'�>�::::::::' �...........OTAi...FE£$.::�•<:�:«::>'.<: <..:::'::<>:<::>::<:::<:::>::»;>:<::.:;::>;»:«:»»: �Ofi.t� � TAGE':; C?U. ..:...:< < :` >»>><<<>`> > >::• MASTERAP.DOC REVISED 8/97 - - - PROJECT PROPOSAL The proposed ordinance repeals Ordinance 4793, Emergency Ordinance Adopting Multi-family Housing Design Guidelines in the CD and RM-U zones, and replaces it with the proposed Urban Design Overlay in Chapter 3 of Title IV. The Overlay includes a modified version of the.same guidelines. The guidelines address 4 major topics. 1)Building Siting and Design, 2)Parking,Access, and Circulation, 3)Landscaping/Recreation/Common.Space, and 4)Building Architectural Design For each topic area one minimum standard and a several other guideline statements are proposed. These guidelines are intended to encourage desired results in terms of overall building quality and design. Projects can be found to not comply with the guidelines and applicants may need to re- design or provide additional information. There is no additional permit required. The Emergency Design Guidelines need to be re-adopted as a regular City ordinance to allow codification into the City's development regulations and environmental review under SEPA.This re-adoption process creates the opportunity to incorporate Planning Commission and staff comments. The Commission reviewed the existing ordinance for content and made several suggested changes. The draft ordinance attached to this project proposal sheet reflects the changes in the adopted Emergency Ordinance that were reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, and a staff review group. In addition the Planning and Development Committee's first round of comments are incorporated into these changes. The ordinance also amends Section 4-1-050 Hearing Examiner authority to incorporate the appeal process'in the correct chapter. Several definitions are also added to Chapter 9 of Title IV. DEVELOPMENT PLANNING CITY OF RENTON NOV 12 1999 RECEIVED - CITY OF RENTON WELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA),Chapter 43.21C RCW,requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal(and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal,if it can be done)and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS.FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant,requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly,with the most precise information known,or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully,to the best of your knowledge. In most cases,you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer,or if a question does not apply to your proposal,write"do not know"or"does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations,such as zoning,shoreline,and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems,the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal,even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals,even though questions may be answered"does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS(part D). For nonproject act words"project,"actions(actions involving decisions on policies,plans and programs),the references in the checklist to the "applicant," and"property or site"should be read as"proposal," "proposer," and"affected geographic area," respectively. A. BACKGROUND 1. Nanie of proposed project, if applicable: Amendments to Title IV Creating An Urban Center Design Overlay and Repealing Ordinance 4793,An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington,Adopting Multi-family Housing Design Guidelines in the RM-U(Residential Multi-family Urban and CD (Center Downtown) Zones. NNI� 2. Name of Applicant: City of Renton D�ELOPMENT%TOt� CITY OF RE 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Rebecca Lind (ext. 6588) onv 1_ 2 1999 4. Date checklist prepared: Nov.12, 1999 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton REC,ENE• 6. Proposed timing or schedule(including phasing,if applicable): Begin Construction NA End Construction 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected to this'project? x Yes ❑ No. If yes, explain. Additional proposal for design guidelines will be prepared in the future. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None known Environmental Checklist 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? ❑ Yes x No. If yes, explain. 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. None 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal,including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. This proposed zoning text amendment establishes an Urban Center Design Guideline Overlay within the RM-U and CD zones,adopts design guidelines to guide the review of projects meeting SEPA thresholds proposed within those zones, and repeals an existing emergency ordinance adopting design guidelines. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project,including a street address,if any, and section, township, and range if know. If a proposal would occur over a range of area,provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan,vicinity map, and topographic map,if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency,you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. Center Downtown and Residential Multi-family Urban Zones B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site: ❑ flat ❑ rolling 0 hilly NA ❑ steep slopes D mountainous ❑ other b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope?) NA c. What general types of soils are found on the site(for example, clay, san, gravel,peat,muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. NA d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,describe. NA d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. NA e. Describe the purpose,type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. NA f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction,or use? If so, generally describe. NA g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? NA \\CENTRAL\SYS2\\DEPTS\EconomicDevelopment\STRATPLN\PLANNING\Design Review\Designguidelinescheck.doc Page 2 • Environmental Checklist h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion,or other impacts to the earth,if any: 'NA 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e.,dust, automobile,odors, industrial wood smoke)during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. NA b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? El Yes El No. If so, generally describe. NA c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,if any: ' NA 3. WATER a. Surface Water: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater,lakes,ponds,wetlands)?NA Yes El No. If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. NA 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet)the described waters? Yes❑ No.NA If yes,please describe and attach available plans. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. 11 NA 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. NA 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? ❑ Yes x No. If so,note location on the site plan. NA 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? El Yes x No. If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. NA b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description,purpose, and approximate quantities if known. NA 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any(for example: Domestic sewage; industrial,containing the following chemicals...; \\CENTRAL\SYS2\\DEPTS\EconomicDevelopment\STRATPLN\PLANNING\Design Review\Designguidelinescheck.doc Page 3 Environmental Checklist agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system,the number of such systems,the number of houses to be served(if applicable),or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. NA c. Water Runoff(including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff(including storm water)and method of collection and disposal,if any (include quantities,if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters, If so, describe. NA 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts,if any: 4. PLANTS NA a. Check types of vegetation found on the site: ❑deciduous tree: alder,maple,aspen,other ❑evergreen tree:fir,cedar,pine,other ❑shrubs ❑grass ❑pasture ❑crop or grain ❑wet soil plants:cattail,buttercup,bullrush,skunk cabbage,other ❑ water plants:water lily,eel grass,milfoil,other ❑other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? NA c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NA d. Proposed landscaping,use of native plants,or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: NA 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: (see next page) Birds: hawk,heron, eagle, songbirds, other Mammals: deer,bear,elk,beaver,other Fish: bass, salmon,trout,herring, shellfish,other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NA c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so,explain NA d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,if any: NA \\CENTRAL\SYS2\\DEPTS\EconomicDevelopment\STRATPLN\PLANNING\Design Review\Designguidelinescheck.doc Page 4 Environmental Checklist 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES a. What kinds of energy(electric,natural gas, oil,wood stove, solar)will be used to meet the completed project's energy.needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,manufacturing, etc. NA b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. NA c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: NA 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals,risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. NA 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. NA 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: NA b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example: traffic, equipment,operation, other)? 'NA 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis(for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours nbise would come from the site. NA 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: NA 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? NA b. Has the site been used for agriculture? ❑ Yes x No. If yes, describe. NA c. Describe any structures on the site. NA d. Will any structures be demolished? ❑ Yes x No.If so, what? e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Center Downtown and Residential Multi-family Urban \\CENTRAL\SYS2\\DEPTS\EconomicDevelopment\STRATPLN\PLANNING\Design Review\Designguidelinescheck.doc Page 5 Environmental Checklist f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Center Downtown g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? NA h. Has any part of the site been classified as an"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. NA i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? NA j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? NA k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: NA 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans,if any: Development standards in each zone will remain the same with the exception of a new requirement of 50 sq.ft. of common area for each proposed unit over 10 units. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided,if any? Indicate whether high,middle, or low- income housing. NA b. Approximately how many units,if any,would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,middle, or low-income housing. NA c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: NA 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s),not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s)proposed. NA b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? NA \\CENTRAL\SYS2UDEPTS\EconomicDevelopment\STRATPLN\PLANNINGTesign Review\Designguidelinescheck.doc Page 6 Environmental Checklist c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The guidelines are intended to improve the aesthetics associated with new residential development projects within these zones. More extensive review of architectural elevations, project location,building massing and detailing, as well as the transition from site to site is anticipated with these guidelines. I , 11. LIGHT AND GLARE NA a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce?None What time of day would it mainly occur? b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?No c. IWhat existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,if any: N/A 12. RECREATION NA a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? ❑ Yes ❑ No. If so, describe. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation,including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant,if any: Development standards in each zone will remain the same with the exception of a new requirement of 50 sq.ft. of common area for each proposed unit over 10 units 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION NA a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for,national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. \\CENTRAL\SYS2\\DEPTS\EconomicDevelopment\STRATPLN\PLANNING\Design Review\Designguidelinescheck.doc Page 7 Environmental Checklist b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not,what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/A d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets,or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe(indicate whether public or private? e. Will the project use(or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water,rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services(for example: fire protection, police protection,health care, schools,other)? If so,generally describe. No b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,if any. N/A 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity,natural gas,water,refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. N/A b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project,the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. These services will only become needed with site specific development. C. ,SIGNATURE I,the undersigned,state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. ,}� / I Proponent: I I>L I( l U L.I hGt Name Printed: lfbf F�t� 1_1 IICA Date: i/1Z19i \\CENTRAL\SYS2\\DEPTS\EconomicDevelopment\STRATPLN\PLANNING\Design Review\Designguidelinescheck.doc Page 8 Environmental Checklist D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS: (This sheet should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies,plans and programs. Do not use this sheet for project actions.) When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from ithe proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. (a) How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production;storage,or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? No potential impacts in this area (b) Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. (a) How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals,fish,or marine life? The amendments would not change regulations protecting sensitive areas. Future development of properties in the zones with amended regulations could affect design issues only (b) Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish,or marine life are: No potential impacts in this area 3. (a) How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed amendments would not directly result in impacts to energy or natural resources, as this proposed legislation would be a non-project action. At a site-specific level, new development may result in impacts to energy or natural resources. (b) Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: As applicable, site specific proposals will be subject to environmental review and Uniform Building Code energy requirements. 4. (a) How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness,wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains,or prime farmlands? The amendments would not change regulations protecting sensitive areas. Future site-specific development may affect habitats, historic/cultural sites depending the design and aesthetic issues involved.. (b) Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None 5. (a) How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The proposal implements the Downtown Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the Community Design policies within the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. (b) Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Future site-specific development would be subject to existing development standards. 6. (a) How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No impact \\CENTRAL\SYS2\\DEPTS\EconomicDevelopment\STRATPLN\PLANNING\Design Review\Designguidelinescheck.doc Page 9 Environmental Checklist (b) Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: No impact 7. (a) Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposed action would not conflict with local, state or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. Proponent: 12 (61 l.( hl� Name Printed: `41P 611 44•LI Yoh Date Submitted: I I/12' \\CENTRAL\SYS2\\DEPTS\EconomicDevelopment\STRATPLN\PLANNING\Design Review\Designguidelinescheck.doc Page 10 • ! Draft 1 Urban Center Design November 12, 1999 1 Amendments to Title IV Creating An Urban Center Design Overlay and - Repealing-Ordinance 4793 -An Emergency-Ordinance of the City-of-Renton, Washington, Adopting Multi-family Housing Design Guidelines in the RM- U (Residential Multi-family Urban and CD (Center Downtown) Zones. - - • Section 4-1-050F Hearing Examiner is amended to read as follows, 41_Authority: The Hearing Examiner shall review and act on the following: a. Appeals of administrative decisions/determinations and ERC decisions (including but not limited to parking, sign, street, and tree cutting/routine vegetation management standards, and Urban Center Design Overlay guidelines) excepting determinations of whether an application is • a bulk storage facility which shall be appealable to the City Council_ Section 4-3-100 Watershed Protection Regulations is re-numbered to read: Section 4-3-110. r Section 4-3-100 is amended to read as follows: • Section 4-3-100 URBAN CENTER DESIGN OVERLAY GUIDELINES • A. PURPOSE The purliose of this section is to: 1.Establish design guidelines for attached residential development in the Residential Multi- family-Urban and Center Downtown zones in accordance with land use and development policies established in the Renton Comprehensive Plan. 2.Require minimum standards for design review to maintain and protect property values and enhance the general appearance of the City. 3.Increase flexibility and encourage creativity in building and site design, while assuring quality development pursuant to the Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of this article. 4.Achieve predictability in design review, balanced with flexibility to consider the individual merits of proposals. . 5.Demonstrate methods of treating the appearance of new projects and to provide flexibility necessary to accomplish the purpose of-this section. • B ADMINISTRATION 1.RevieNv Process Applications subject to attached housing design guidelines shall be processed as aPco git of the governing land use process. ® oievsle Res • 011,t®F • • �_ Draft 1 Urban Center Design Overlay November 12, 1999 I 2 2. Authority . • - The Director of the Development Services Division shallhave the authority to approve, --- --- ---- - --- -. modify, or deny proposals based upon the provisions of the Design Guidelines. 3. Waiver of Requirements - = The Development Services Director shall have the authority to waive specific requirements of this section provided a development as a whole meets the intent of the guidelines: --- • Decisions:under this article will consider proposals on the basis of individual merit and will encourage creative design alternatives in order to achieve the stated purpose and guidelines of • this article. 4. Appeal's Decisions under this section are subject to appeal using the procedures for an administrative decision under Section 4-8-110 of the City of Renton Development Regulations. C. APPLICABI.LITY 1. This section shall apply to all attached residential development applications in the Residential Multi-family-Urban(RM-U and Center Downtown (CD) zones as shown on the Urban Center Design Overlay map shown in sub-section C.2. that meet SEPA review thresholds as defined in WAC 197-11-800 and Section 4-9-070 I 2 of this Title. 2. Urban Center Design Overlay Map I LL —E -- -- E— = == t __-_y_i MID= 1.144 Mia ■ Sir- :AN 111111 Airport Way 1„,0;4#iV;2 -W ❑ m 7b -- 1 1n1n11 1 1 1��i1aa :■ .R r . -�=o�i t a- ,:41" :72 Is*X. / S 2nd St -'- ire S 2nd St; ` - , , .. __ • P m 1 I no H I I um —I-0 Iii, war— pg. A ....1. , p2,.4z..'5 • -4 1 ■ o. !�C 1' em N All c4 EN IF " E- s • o =, ,1' o it — —I imp si ma ME � Ice Vo = 1. raI nj _ th St Agai �ri f _ \ --aI r L :ip1IP _ ,, Draft 1 Urban Center Design Overlay November 12, 1999 3 D. BUILD.ING SITING AND DESIGN: 1. Pedestrian Building Entries -- • a. Minimum Standard - -I. - Building Orientation Attached buildings shall be oriented to the street with clear connections to the sidewalk. ii. Entrance Location A primary entrance of each building shall be located on the facade facing the street. Such entrances shall be prominent, visible from the street, connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk and include human scale elements. iii. Modifications Modifications to this requirement may be made under the following circumstances: • When the building is oriented to an interior courtyard, and the courtyard has a prominent entry and walkway connecting directly to the public sidewalk; or • When a building includes an architectural feature that connects the building entry to the public sidewalk; or • In complexes with several buildings, when the building is oriented to an internal integrated walkway system with prominent connections to the public sidewalk(s). b. Guidelines • i. Entries from the street should be clearly marked with canopies, architectural elements, ornamental lighting, or landscaping. Entries from parking lots should be subordinate to those related to the street. ii. Entries should provide transition space between the public street and the private residence such as a porch, landscaped area, terrace or similar feature. iii. Features such as entries, lobbies, and display windows should be oriented to the right-of-way; otherwise, screening or art features such as trellises, artwork, murals, landscaping, or combinations thereof, should be incorporated into the street-oriented façade. iv. Pedestrian pathways from public sidewalks to primary entrances, or from Parking lots to primary entrances should be accessible and should be clearly delineated. • v. Multiple buildings on the same site should incorporate elements such as plazas, walkways, and landscaping along pedestrian pathways to provide a clear view to destinations. • • Draft 1 Urban Center Design Overlay November 12, 1999 4 vi. Ground floor units should be directly accessible from the street. 2.Transition to Surrounding Development a. Minimum Standard - - • ---- - - . Careful siting and design treatment is-necessary to achieve a compatible transition where new .buildings differ from surrounding development in terms of building height, bulk and scale. The following design elements shall be considered to promote.a transition to surrounding,uses. • i. Setbacks at the side or rear of a building may be increased in order to reduce the bulk and scale of larger buildings and so that sunlight reaches adjacent yards; ii. Building proportions, including step backs on upper levels; iii. Building articulation to divide a larger architectural element into smaller pieces; iv: Roof lines,pitches, and shapes; E. PARKING,ACCESS, AND CIRCULATION: 1.Location of Parking A Minimum Standard i. No parking shall be located between a building and the front property line or the street side yard of a corner lot. 1.Design of Surface Parking a.Minimum standard i. Lighting levels shall not spill onto adjacent properties. b. Guideline • i. Where multiple driveways are necessary, landscaping should be provided to • • separate drives and minimize their impact on the streetscape. ii. Landscaping and/or appropriate fencing from surrounding properties should screen surface parking areas iii. Lighting should incorporate cut-off shields to prevent off-site glare. 2. Structure/Garage Parking a (Reserved)I • Draft 1 Urban Center Design Overlay November 12, 1999 , 5 b. Guideline i. Parking garage entries should be designed and sited to complement,but not • subordinate the pedestrian-entry. If possible, locate the parking entry away from the street, to either the side or rear of the building. ii. Parking garage entries should not dominate the streetscape. iii. The design of structured parking at grade under a building should minimize the • apparent width of garage entries. iv. The building should be enclosed or screened through any combination of walls, decorative grilles, or trellis work with landscaping. v. Garage facades should be landscaped or bermed to reduce visual impacts. vi. Design parking garages to be architecturally compatible with the residential portion of the building. Use similar forms,materials, and details to enhance Garages. vi. Garage parking should be secured with electronic entries. viii. The street side of parking garages should incorporate one of the following uses in street-facing façades: • Retail or service commercial uses in the Center Downtown (CD) zone. • Facilities or services for residents, such as recreation rooms, or building lobbies. • Residential units that have access directly to the street. ix. Service and storage functions should be located away from the street edge and • generally not be visible from the street or sidewalks. 4.Vehicular Access a. (Reserved) b. Guidelines i. Parking lots and garages should be accessed from alleys or side streets. Draft 1 Urban Center Design Overlay November 12, 1999 • 6 ii. Driveways shall be located to be visible from the right-of-way but not impede . -pedestrian circulation-on-site or-to adjoining properties._Where possible, minimize the number of driveways and curb cuts. 5. Pedestrian Circulation a. (Reserved) • b. Guidelines Developments should include an integrated pedestrian circulation system that connects buildings, open space, and parking areas with the adjacent street sidewalk system. ii. Pedestrian pathways should be delineated separate from vehicle circulation by using a variation in paved texture and color, and/or landscaping. F. LANDSCAPING/RECREATION/COMMON SPACE: 1. Common Space a.Minimum Standard i. Attached housing developments of 10 or more dwelling units shall provide a minimum area of common space or recreation area equal to 50 square feet per unit. The common space area should be aggregated to provide usable area(s) for residents. The location, layout, and proposed type of common space or recreation area shall be subject to approval by the Development Services Director. The required common open space may be satisfied with one or more of • the following elements: • Courtyards, plazas or multipurpose green-spaces; • Upper level common decks. patios, terraces, or roof.gardens; • Pedestrian corridors dedicated to passive recreation and separate from the public street system; • Recreation facilities including but not limited to: tennis/sports courts. swimming pools, exercise areas, game rooms, or other similar facilities; or • Children's play space. Draft 1 Urban Center Design Overlay November 12, 1999 7 b. Guidelines i. ___ ___ Location and Layout of Recreation and Common Space— ------- ---- - • - - • Common space areas should be centrally located so they are near.a majority of units, accessible and usable to residents, and visible from surrounding dwelling units - - • Common space areas should be located to take advantage of surrounding • • features such as building entrances, significant landscaping, unique topography or architecture, and solar exposure. • • Children's play space should be centrally located, visible from the dwellings, and away from hazardous areas like garbage dumpsters, drainage facilities, streets, and parking areas. • No required landscaping, driveways,parking or other vehicular use areas should be counted toward the common space requirement or be located in dedicated outdoor recreation or common use areas. • Required yard setback areas should not count toward outdoor recreation and common space unless such areas are developed as courtyards, plazas or passive use areas containing landscaping and fencing sufficient to create a fully usable area accessible to all residents of the development. • • Decks, balconies and private ground floor open space should not count toward the common space/recreation area requirement. • Other required landscaping, and sensitive area buffers_without common access links such as pedestrian trails, shall not be included toward the required • recreation and common space requirement. 2. Landscaping a. Minimum Standard i. The owner shall provide regular maintenance to ensure that plant materials are • kept healthy and that dead or dying plant materials are replaced. - b. Guideline i. Landscaping should be used to soften and integrate the form of the building. • ii. Use of low maintenance landscape material is encouraged. G. BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1. Building Character and Massing a. Minimum Standard • Draft 1 Urban Center Design Overlay November 12, 1999 I 8 i. All building façades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than-40 feet. - -- - b. Guider;ies _._--_._ .._ ___. ___ . i. 'Building facades should be modulated and/or articulated with architectural • elements to reduce the apparent size of new buildings, break up long blank walls, add visual interest, and enhance the character of the neighborhood. ii. Articulation, modulation, and their intervals should create a sense of scale important to residential buildings. iii. A variety of modulations and articulations should be employed to add visual. interest and to reduce the bulk and scale of large projects. • iv. The following methods of buildingg,modulation should be used such that the combination of features meets the intent of this provision • Building modulations should be a minimum of 2' in depth and 4' in width. • Alternative methods to shape a building such as angled or curved facade elements, offset planes, wing.walls, and terracing, will be considered, provided that the intent of this section is met. v. ! Building Articulation - The following methods of articulation should be used in combination to project a residential character: • Articulation of each interval with features such as balcony,bay window, porch,patio, deck, or clearly defined entry - I • Provision of pedestrian scaled elements for each interval such as a lighting fixture, trellis, or other landscape feature • v proje ctions, architectural features such as indentations, overhangs,projec s, cornices,bays, canopies, or. awnings. • • Use of material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding, or textural changes. • Use of artwork or building ornamentation (such as mosaics, murals, • grillwork, sculptures, relief, etc.). • • --- I Draft 1 Urban Center Design Overlay November 12, 1999 9 B. Use of recessed building entries, plazas or courtyards, or seating and planting areas. - -- • vi. Buildings greater than 160' in length should provide an additional special design -feature such as a clock tower,-fountain or public gathering place to add visual - interest. - - vii. The building should typically have a base, middle and top using features • described in this subsection. • 2.Building Rooflines a. (Reserved) b. Guidelines i. Building rooflines should be varied by emphasizing dormers. chimneys, stepped roofs, gables,prominent cornice or fascia, or be broken or articulated to add visual interest to the building. ii. Rooftop equipment screening should use materials that are architecturally compatible with the building 3. Building Materials a. (Reserved) b. Guidelines i. All Building exterior finishes should be durable, of high quality, easily maintained and add visual interest and detail. Materials that have an attractive texture,pattern, or quality of detailing are encouraged for all facades. ii. Guidelines for Exterior Finish Materials • Siding should reflect in texture and color typical Northwest building patterns like wood siding and shingles,brick, stone, and terra-cotta tile. • Metal siding should always have visible corner moldings and trim. • Concrete walls should be enhanced by texturing, coloring with a concrete • coating or admixture, or by incorporating embossed or sculpted surfaces, mosaics, or artwork. • Concrete block walls should be enhanced with textured blocks and colored mortar, decorative bond pattern and/or incorporating other masonry materials. • Stucco and similar troweled finishes should be trimmed in materials such as wood or masonry and should be sheltered from extreme weather by roof overhangs or other methods. • Draft 1 Urban Center Design Ova:-...; November 12, 1999 • I 10 • Section 4T8420C is amended to read as follows: .Add`.`Urban Center Design Overlay_Review Packet" after."Tree Cutting/Vegetation Clearing------ ---. -.--- Plan" - Add the note 12 7 to the Table at column"Site Plan"and the row"Urban Center Design Overlay Review Packet". - - • Section 4?80120C Legend is amended to add: note 7:Only required for projects requiring_._ review in the Urban Center Design Overlay. • Section 4 8-12'0D21. Definition U: is amended to add"Urban Center Design Overlay Review Packet" : A set of review materials required for projects in the Urban Center Design Overlay. These submissions augment the requirements in the Site Plan Review Process and include the following 1. Site Plan Foot pint of all proposed, abutting and.adjacent buildings showing the location of major building entrances,window openings, landscape features 2. 2. Floor Plans for proposed buildings 3. Architectural Elevations ' Identify building elevations by street name and orientation i.e. Burnett Ave 9 (west) elevation Show the location of rooflines, doors and window openings. Show proposed exterior materials and colors, typical detailing around doors, windows and balconies indicating finishes, color and reflectivity of glazing. Identify offsets in walls intended to meet the minimum requirements for building modulation indicating the amount of offset. Show on each elevation any roof top elements such as mechanical and elevator penthouses • that protrude above the•parapet or penetrate the roof and would be visible from other buildings of the same height. 2 4. Photographs of proposed materials from manufacture's catalogues. A material's board showing actual materials and colors referenced on the architectural elevations is recommended. Section 441-010 Definitions A. is amended to add the following: • • Arcade: A linear pedestrian walkway that abuts and runs along the façade of a building. It is • covered, but not enclosed, and open at all times to public use. Typically, it has a line of columns along its open side. There may be habitable space above the arcade. • Articulation: The giving of emphasis to architectural elements (like windows,balconies, entries, etc.) that create a complementary pattern or rhythm dividing large buildings into smaller identifiable pieces. Draft 1 Urban Center Design Overlay November 12, 1999 11 • Section 4-11-090 Definitions H. is amended to add the following Human Scale Elements-Architectural elements such as railings, windows with multiple panes, doorways, fences, and other fenestration that is-scaled for human use and conveys- the idea of human activity or human occupancy. Section 4-11-090 Definitions I.-is amended to add the following Interval-An interval is the measure of articulation-the distance before architectural elements repeat. Section 4-11-130 Definitions M is amended to read as follows. Modulation . is a measure and proportioned inflexion or setback in a building's face which . breaks up of other wise larger flat vertical planes.into multiple off-set sub-elements so as to reduce the apparent bulk Section 4-11-160 Definitions P. is amended to add the following Parking structure: An off street, ground level open area,usually improved, for the temporary storage of motor vehicles. Plaza: A pedestrian space that is available for public use and is situated near a main entrance to a building or is clearly visible and accessible from the adjacent right-of-way. Typical features include special paving, landscaping, lighting, seating areas,water features, and art. Section 4-11-180 Definitions R. is amended to add the following Right-of--way: Land owned, dedicated or conveyed to the public, used primarily for the movement of vehicles, wheelchair and pedestrian traffic; so long as such privately owned land has been constructed in compliance with all applicable laws and standards for a public right-of-way. Section 4-11-190 Definitions S. amended to add the following Streetscape: A term in urban design that defines and describes the character and quality of a street by the amount and type of features and furnishings abutting it. Such features and furnishings may include trees and other landscaping, benches, lighting, trash receptacles, • bollards, curbing, walls, different paving types, signage.kiosks, trellises, art objects, bus stops, and typical utility equipment and appurtenances. Surface parking lot: An off-street, ground level open area, usually improved, for the temporary storage of motor vehicles. Ordinance 4793, An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Renton, Washington Adopting Multi- family Housing Design guidelines in the RM-U(Residential Multi-family Urban) and CD (Center Downtown)Zones is appealed.