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.:SPECIAL PERMIT r'(F-I'L'L) 'Y' S-I-TB- APPROVAL APPLICATIONS :
,PUGET SOUND POWER & LIGHT CO . ; Appl . No . SP-780-74 ;
special permit to allow filling and grading in B- 1 zone ;
property located 150 ' north of Strander Blvd. bridge and S.W. of Lonacres Ra:e
450' east of West Valley Highway. AND APPL . No . SA-781-74 ; site Tra:k &
approval for overhead to underground electric transmission Terminal
station ; property as listed above .
' APPLICANT Puget Sound Power and Light TOTAL AREA 9600 Sq . Ft.
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' PRINCIPAL ACCESS West Valley Highway and private road
EXISTING ZONING G
EXISTING USE undeveloped
PROPOSED USE 115 kv underground cable termination station
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Man-ufacturin
g park or Light industry
COMMENTS Proposed quantities of fill - Substation yard=
480 cubic yards ; Access road= 1835 cubic yards . Site will be •
-an overhead to underground electric transmission terminal station .
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December 17 , 1992
Mr. Don Erickson
Planning Division
City of Renton DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Municipal Building CITY OF RENTCN
200 Mill Avenue South
Renton, WA 98055 DEC 21 1992
Ref. : SP-780-74 & SP-781-74
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SUBJ. : Agreement for the Release of
Landscape Performance Bond for
Nelson Cable Station
Dear Mr. Erickson:
It is the intent of Puget Power to enter into an agreement with
the City of Renton through which responsibility for ensuring
completion of landscape improvements at the subject site is
transferred to the City of Tukwila.
The City approved a Special Permit for Fill and Site Approval
for 115KV underground cable and termination station on July 24 ,
1974 subject to the following:
1. Staff approval of final landscape plans
2 . Paving of a 10 foot wide access upon development of
adjoining property
3 . Installation of site obscuring fence
4 . Provision of a performance bond for installation of
landscaping to include three year's worth of
maintenance.
In September of 1974 , Renton staff required a landscaped 'berm
and plant material suitable for wildlife habitat but deferred
the requirement for a sight-obscuring fence.
On October 2, 1974 a Performance Bond in the amount of
$11, 850 . 00 was delivered to to the City for the installation
($5, 250) and maintenance ($3 , 600) of landscaping. Since that
time, the performance bond has been renewed on an annual basis
with the intent of providing the committed improvements at such
time as development occurred adjacent to the site.
You will recall that in 1987 a boundary line adjustment was
approved between the cities of Renton and Tukwila which
resulted in the property becoming part of the City of Tukwila.
Since the site is now within the jurisdiction of the City of
Tukwila, and they are currently in the process of reviewing
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development proposals encompassing the entire site, it is in
our mutual interest to provide assurance to the City of Tukwila
that Puget Power will commit to landscape treatment to the
development proposal. In consideration of our previous
discussions with the City of Tukwila, we are requesting !that
they confirm acknowledgment and acceptance of this transfer of
responsibility as Puget's commitment to provide mutually
acceptable landscape installation and maintenance consistent.
with current City of Tukwila code requirements.
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Robe t . aukus
General Manager
South Central Division
cc. Mr. Rick Beeler
City of Tukwila
bcc. M. Main
W. Hopman
R. Perstac
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CITY OF IlENFON
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT ••
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
File No . SP- 7d'1) J/ Fee ,;25 . 00 1ti y4
Date Rec.' d 7-;,l - 7V Receipt No . _,,;)e/ �
APPLICANT TO COMPLETE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6 :
454 - 6363
1 , Name PUGET SOUND POWER LIGHT COMPANY Phone Ext. 457
Address P. 0. Box 868, Bellevue, Washington 98009
2. Property location East of SR 181 and North of Strander Blvd. , extended easterly
3 . Legal description (attach additional sheet if necessary)
4 . Number of acres or sq. ft. 13,900 Present zoning B-1
5. What do you propose to develop on this property?
115 kV Underground Cable Termination Station
, 6. The following information shall be submitted with this application :
Scale
A. ' Site and access plan (include setbacks ,
existing structures , easements , and other
factors limiting development) 1" = 10 ' or 20 '
B. Parking, landscaping and screening plan . . 1" = 10 '
C. Vicinity map (include land use and zoning
on adjacent parcels) 1" = 200 ' , - 800 '
D. Building height and area (existing and proposed)
E , A special permit required by the Renton Mining, Excavation
and Grading Ordinance shall submit the information listed in
Section 4-2307 . 5 in addition to the above .
7. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION :
• Date approved
Date denied
Date appealed
Appeal action
Remarks
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revised 1/74
AFFIDAVIT
Leslie A. Donner , being duly sworn, declare that I
am the owner of the property involved in this application 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.
Subscribed and sworn before me
this 2& day of A . tq E , 19 -7`} ,
Notary Public in and for the State of/
Washington, residing at ,G ��.n-L.
PUGET SOUND POWER & LIGHT CO.
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By ,ems I6'11/40400.�.
(Name of Notary Puklic) (: i na ur of Owner
Manager-teal Esae Division
340% L\c. Vv N. 3t.V D. R P. O. Box 868
(Address) (Address)
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Bellevue, Washington 98009
(City) (State)
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454-6363 - Ext. 452
(Telephone)
(FOR OFFICE USE ONLY)
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the foregoing application has been inspected by me
and has been found to .be thorough and complete in every particular and to
conform to the rul.e"s and regulations of the Renton Planning Department
governing the filing of :'such application .
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6 . Legal description (if lengthy , attach as separate sheet)
NW 14, Sec. 25, T 23 N. , R.4E.
7. Area 9600 square feet Dimensions 120' x 80'
8. Intended use of property or project ( include details : number of
units , volume , etc. ) :
Overhead to underground electric transmission terminal
station. (See Drawing #D-1988)
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9. Generally describe the property and existing improvements :
Weeds and high grass ground, cover. Unimproved property
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10. Total construction cost or fair market value of proposed project
including additional developments contemplated :
Nelson Cable
Total Prdject - $1, 2_50, 000
11 . Construction dates (month and year) for which permit is requested :
Begin July 15, 1974 End July 15, 1975
• Nelson c:ante station.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WORKSHEETal 1274
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY :
Application No. ,�iGd -��- �� Negative Dec. _ "G -,, __`‘
Date . Received -a-:1Y EIS
INSTRUCTIONS : The purpose of this information is to assist the vari-
ous departments of the City to determine whether anenvironmental
impact statement will be required before approving and issuing a per
mit fora proposed project. Single family residential uses in non
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sensitive areas are exempt from this requirement as established by
Washington Administrative Code 173-34.
,`; In addition to the following information , please submit a vicinity map
;.; (recommend scale : 1" representing 200' to 800' ) and a site map (rec
ommended scale : 1" representing 10 ' to 40' ) .
APPLICANT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ITEMS 1 THROUGH 30 BELOW:
1. Name of applicant ` Puget Sound Power & Light Conpanv
2. Mailing address . P. 0. Box 868, Bellevue, Wa 98009
Telephone GL 4-6363, Ext. 621
3. Applicant is :
nOwner
fnLessee
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=Other (specify) . ;
4. Name and address of owner, if other than applicant :
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Telephone.
5 . General location of proposed project (give street address if any -
or nearest street and intersection Approximately 500 ft. south of
the Strander Blvd. bridge and 800 ft. east of the West Valley . ,
Highway in Renton, King County, Washington.
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17 . Is the proposed project located in an area that has a number of
large trees or other natural landscaped areas , waterways , marshes
or wildlife?
lxlyes ri no If "yes" explain .
A marshy area is located just south of this cable station between
West Valley Highway and Puget' s PSE right of way..
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PROPOSED PROJECT: In the following questions
summarize what the applicant feels will be the environmental impact ,
both beneficial and adverse , of the proposed project. Consideration
should be given to both the human and natural environmental as well
as physical , social , and aesthetic aspect. For projects which are
part of a more extensive plan , consider the implications of the entire
plan and not just the project now being proposed.
18. Land Use : Will the project have a significant effect on land
use in the surrounding area?
�.: eyes - x no Explain :
The area used for this station will be small (80' x 120' ) .
Property adjacent to this station is open field, railroad
line and one small farm. No significant effect, either
short-term or long-term is anticipated.
19. Project Design and Appearance : Will the, project design , appear-
ance , landscaping , etc. , assure the maximum protection for the
natural environment?
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x yeS : no Explain :
Except for station and access road, the natural setting
of this area will be maintained:
20. Ground Contours : Does the proposed project have an effect on
the existing ground contours of the project location?
x. yes . 1 [no: Is the- project likely to cause erosion
or sedimentation? I1 yesexplain..
"1no? If "yes" to either ,
Station will have to be leveled for placement of station
equipment. Drainage and runoff is'provided for.
(See Drawing -;`D-1988) .
12. List any other permits for this project_. from state, federal , or
other local governmental agencies for which you have applied on
will apply, including the name of the issuing. agency, whether the
permit has been applied for-,,, an-d if so., the date of the applica-
tion , whether the application was approved or denied and the date
of same , and the number of the application or permit:
Rate
Agency Permit Type Submitted* .Number Status**
Dept. of
Ecology . Flood Zone
* Leave blank if not submitted.
** Approved , denied or pending.
13. Has . an Environmental Impact Statement or an Environmental Assess- -
ment been prepared for the proposed project?
If "yes" submit copy with this
II yes''` x _no environmental impact worksheet.
14. Are there similar projects , both public and private , existing or
planned in the immediate area :
lx l yes no don ' t know If "yes" explain .
King County Building Permit #167.5, Puget Power West Terminal.
Station at S. 168th Street, West of 53rd Ave. S. , King County.
15 . Is the proposed project located in or adjacent to an area or
structure. having unique or exceptional historic , cultural , or
other values considered important by some sectors of the popu-
lation? :.
l- I yes jno If "yes" explain ..
16 . Is the proposed project located in an area that may be considered
sensitive and is subject to erosion , landslides , floods , etc.?
x yes I [ no. If . "yes" explain. ..
The complete valley area is considered a flood zone by the
State Department of Ecology. See item #12.
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25 . Effect on Population : Will the proposed action directly or in-
directly cause the relocation of a sizeable number of persons or
the division or disruption of existing community patterns of liv-
ing? ]yes x no If "yes" explain .
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26. Schools and Parks : Will the proposed project have an effect on
schools and parks in the area?
I (yes fIno If "yes" explain.
27 . Transportation : Will construction of the project or use of the
completed project have a significant impact on transportation in
the area? I yes Wino
Explain : I
Project will have no apparent impact on public transportation
facilities. .It will be visited by Company maintenance
personnel :(frith Company vehicle) approximately once per month.
28. Public Use : Will the project be available for use by all sectors
of the public?
Oyes Hno
Explain :
Project will be fenced due to high voltage electrical shock
hazard_
29 . Other Impacts : Identify any other beneficial or adverse environ-
mental impacts which may result from the construction or comple-
tion of the proposed project.
See- item #21.
21 . Air Quality: Will construction of the project and use of the
completed project have a substantial effect on the existing air
quality? (Consider the effect of any gas., chemicals , smoke ,
dust, particulate matter, and odors)?
iyes x .no If "yes" explain .
Minor dust. problem anticipated at time of construction.
22. Water Quality: Will construction of the project and use of the .
completed project be likely to have an effect on the existing
water quality o.f the area? (Consider_ the adequacy of drainage
and runoff and the likely endpoint of any liquids draining from
the project. ) [j yes Finch Is there a good possibility
that this roject wil re uir an expansion of. local water and/or
sewer. facilities? I�y,es Ix Ino .
If "yes" to either, explain.
23. Noise : Will construction of the project or use of the completed,
project significantly affect the existing noise levels of the
area? t yes'. ;j x(no.:' Will the project be affected by airports ,
freeways , railroads or other, sources of noise?
r yes [—x ( no If "yes" to either, explain.
24. ' Population' Density: Will a noticeable population change result
from this project? : (Consider the present density per acre in
the surrounding community to the proposed density of the project
and including daytime density. ) j (yes f no , Will.. the pro-
ject cause periodic or temporary fluctuations in population due
to tourism, employment, shopping, schools , etc. ( (yes
If "yes" to either, explain .
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TO BE FILLED IN BY CITY DEPARTMENTS
REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS :
Department:
Comments :
Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date
REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : •
Department :
Comments :
Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date
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30. VIEWS OF LOCAL GROUPS :
Have you made your plans known to interested community roups
or neighbors in the vicinity of the project? I 1yes �no
If "yes" what are their reactions?
If "no" do you intend to contact these people?, yes Ixino
No neighbors in general vicinity of this station.
CERTIFICATION BY OWNER/REPRESENTATIVE
The Owner/Representative identified in Item No . 1 or 4 above hereby
certifies that the information furnished in this Environmental Work-
sheet is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge .
Manager, Env. Affairs 6-3-74
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W. J. Finnegan
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ACTION BY RESPONSIBLE OFFTCIAL
A. Staff review determined that project:
Has no significant environmental impact and application
should be processed without further consideration of
environmental effects .
_ May have significant environmental •impact and a complete
environmental assessment should be prepared by applicant
prior to further action on request for permit.
B. Reasons for above conclusion :
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Signature of Responsible Official or Authorized Representative
Date : • Form: EIS-1
Planning Department
October 15 , 1973
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REVIEW Br OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS:.
Department:
Comments : f1 , IegN1FIca►u'T . //W—PAcT
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REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS :
Department: DR'IS/oi )
Comments :
Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date
ROUTE SCIII;UIIId:
PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE Rl)U'1'1;U 7 /
PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION I:'UI(;
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REZONE MAJOR PLAT
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W1.TII ANY COMMENTS YOU MIC11'I' HAVE, HEVORL /L/7
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INITIAL DEPARTMENT APPROVAL D1:N1AL DATE
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Renton Planning Commission
Meeting July 24 , 1974
Page Seven
ACTION:
MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY SEYMOUR, THAT THE FINAL PLAT FOR
CRESENT VIEW ADDITION BE APPROVED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF SIDE-
WALKS ALONG ALL THE LOTS CONTAINING THE EXISTING HOUSES AND ADDI-
TIONAL HOUSES AS CONSTRUCTION OF EACH IS COMPLETED. MOTION CAR-
RIED UNANIMOUSLY.
REZONE:
B. G. V . R. , Inc . ; Appl . R-778-74; rezone from G9600 to B-1 ;
property located on Jones Ave . N . E . south of the Production
Co. and Weichmann Enterprises .
Chairman Chairman Teegarden requested a description of the application
from the Planning Director .
Mr . Ericksen pointed out the 1 . 2 acre site located -in the May
Creek Valley area on the vicinity map . He indicated the B- 1
zoned area contiguous to the property to the north and west
and noted that a G-zoned island of land would be created , should
the request be granted . The applicant has been advised of the
apparent conflict his request presents , since the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan indicates the area as medium density multiple fam-
ily.
The Planning Director advised that present usage is a contrac-
tor ' s office , shop and storage facility and observed that it is
not an acceptable use in the present G-9600 zone . Noting that
the request falls under Shoreline Management jurisdiction , he
indicated that the site is in an area where the matter of con-
flict between the Shoreline Master Program and existing zoning
is being reviewed by the Comprehensive Plan Committee .
Aerial photographs and slides were viewed , and the relation-
ship of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to the property was
noted .
The Chairman called for comment from the applicant , but there
was no response .
Ross requested that the report from the Comprehensive Plan
Committee regarding its study of the area be made available
prior to any action by the Commission . Humble advised that
he was unable to provide a date for report in view of current
involvement of the committee in extensive meetings and study
of possible amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in the Green
River Valley and Hospital area .
The Chairman recognized Mrs . Helen Schei , 4108 Jones Ave . N . E . ,
owner of property north of the site , who stated that she had
brought the matter to the attention of the Building Division
and Planning Department. She questioned the type of use in a
B-1 zone. It was indicated by Assistant Planner Smith that.
the matter was being reviewed by the Building Division and
the City Attorney , as well as the Planning Department .
Discussion ensued regarding appropriateness of present use
in a B- 1 zone. It was then MOVED BY MOLA , SECONDED BY WIK,
THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED . MOTION CARRIED .
ACTION:
MOVED BY GIBSON, SECONDED BY SEYMOUR THAT THE APPLICATION BY
G. V.R. , INC. FOR REZONE FROM G9600 TO B-I BE DENIED FOR THE
FOLLOWING REASONS:
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Renton Planning Commission
Meeting July 24, 1974
Page Eight
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1 . PROPOSAL IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE EXISTING COM-
PREHENSIVE PLAN AND AN EXTENSION OF THE COMMER-
CIAL CATEGORY WOULD NOT SEEM REASONABLE IN THIS
AREA .
_ 2. PROPOSAL IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH ANTICIPATED LAND
USES IN THE AREA INCLUDING THE PROPOSED KING
COUNTY PARK.
3. REZONING OF THE PROPERTY AS PROPOSED WOULD CREATE
A SMALL ISLAND OF LAND REMAINING IN THE G-9600
ZONING CATEGORY.
4 . THE PROPOSAL WOULD TEND TO FURTHER THE ESTABLISH-
MENT OF A STRIP-TYPE COMMERCIAL ZONE ALONG JONES
AVE. N.E.
5. GRANTING OF THE PROPOSAL WOULD ELIMINATE THE
AREA ON THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN DESIGNA-
TED AS MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY WHICH WAS
MEANT TO POSSIBLY ACT AS A BUFFER BETWEEN THE
HIGHER AND LOWER DENSITY LAND USES .
It was noted that the .request was not in agreement with
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan .
On the question , MOTION CARRIED .
Responding to Gibson , the Planning Director indicated
that the applicant will be advised of Commission action ,
the reasons , and his right of appeal .
SPECIAL PERMIT - SITE APPROVAL
C. PUGET SOUND POWER & LIGHT CO . ; Appl . No . SP-780-74 ,
special permit to allow filling and grading in G zone ;
Appl . No . SA-781-74 site approval for overhead to
underground electric transmission terminal station ;
property located 150 ' north of Strander Blvd . bridge
and 450 ' east of West Valley Highway and southwest
of Longacres Race Track .
Noting that Puget Sound Power and Light Company is apply-
ing for both a special permit to fill and site approval ,
the Chairman requested background information from the
Planning Director .
SPECIAL PERMIT
Mr. Ericksen pointed out the 9600 square foot site on
the map and indicated significant development in the
vicinity. Approximately two to three feet of fill , or
2300 cubic yards , are planned . It is the opinion of .
the staff that in terms of environmental impact , the
proposed filling and grading constitutes a negative
declaration of impact .
SITE APPROVAL
The site plan was displayed and described by the Plan-
ning Director . The proposal is for construction of a
substation enclosed by a cyclone fence . Landscape
screening will be provided . The existing access road
Renton Planning Commission
Meeting July 24 , 1974
Page Ten
3 . PAVING OF THAT PORTION OF THE TEN FOOT PERMA-
NENT ACCESS EASEMENT CROSSING GLACIER PARK
PROPERTY TO THE WEST AT SUCH TIME THAT PROPERTY
IS FULLY DEVELOPED.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commission Mola inquired about the landscaping of the
Puget Sound Power and Light transformer on the East Valley
Highway . He recommended that the Company consider updating
their beautification program, as long range plans for the
area indicate M/P zoning . Commissioner Seymour indicated
her agreement with the recommendation .
SPECIAL PERMIT — SITE APPROVAL
Do GLACIER PARK CO . ; Appl . No . SP-784-74; special permit
to allow filling and grading in M-P zone; property
located on east side of West. Valley Highway at inter-
section with Strander Blvd .
A presentation was requested of the Planning Director by
the Chairman , who advised the Commission that the appli -
cant is requesting a special permit to allow filling and
grading and approval of a site plan proposal for a res-
taurant facility. '
SPECIAL PERMIT
Mr. Ericksen pointed out the location of the 1 . 8 acre site
on the vicinity map and advised that approximately 3400
cubic yards of fill are proposed . Proposal is to fill a
low area and regrade the site for development of a new
restaurant facility. He stated that it is the opinion of
the staff that it is a minor action with insignificant
environmental impact . Areas to be filled and regraded
were noted on the topographical map .
SITE APPROVAL
The Planning Director described the restaurant facility
and reviewed the site plan . The feasibility of retaining
mature trees on the site has been discussed with the appli -
cant . The landscape plan meets the M-P ordinance and Soil
Conservation Service requirements . A flood control permit
will be required from the King County Department of Hydrau-
lics , and an oil -water separator will be required for the
parking areas .
Discussion ensued regarding landscaping and parking plans .
It was noted by Seymour that 126 parking spaces were pro-
vided , while only 91 were required . It was suggested that
the excess parking could be utilized for landscaping .
The Chairman invited comment from the audience but received
no response .
Following discussion , IT WAS MOVED BY GIBSON , SECONDED BY
MOLA, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING GLACIER PARK COM-
PANY ' S REQUEST TO FILL AND GRADE BE CLOSED . MOTION CARRIED .
ACTION:
MOVED BY SCHOLES, SECONDED BY GIBSON, THAT THE REQUEST FOR
FILLING AND GRADING BE GRANTED TO THE GLACIER PARK COMPANY
SUBJECT TO PROVISION FOR EROSION CONTROL AND SEDIMENTATION
CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION. MOTION CARRIED.
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Renton Planning Commission
Meeting July 24 , 1974
Page Nine
;will eventually be phased out , when the Glacier Park property
ito the west is. developed .
' Responding to Ross , Office Engineer Touma indicated that the
site will be reviewed for adequate storm drainage control and
noted that the proposed access is adequate .
Landscaping plans were discussed , and it was noted that the
site is six feet below the existing railroad bed . Responding
to Mola , the Planning Director indicated that the applicant
has received a flood control permit from King County Hydraulics .
Answering a query by Scholes , Mr. Phil Wood , Puget Sound Power
and Light Company , stated that they have requested a permit to
cross over the, Chicago Milwaukee Railroad Company tracks .
Assistant Planner Smith noted that the Company has the right
to cross the railroad at the temporary access point 'at this
time and that it is planned to use the temporary access until
an agreement is worked out for permanent crossing .
Further discussion ensued regarding adequacy of landscaping ,
especially as it affects plans for fencing . Responding to
Scholes , Assistant Planner Smith described heights of planned
structures and towers .
Following further discussion , IT WAS MOVED BY ROSS , SECONDED
BY MORRISON , THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SPECIAL
PERMIT REQUEST OF PUGET SOUND POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY BE
CLOSED . MOTION CARRIED .
ACTION:
v_ MOVED BY ROSS, SECONDED BY MORRISON, THAT THE PUGET SOUND
POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY REQUEST TO FILL AND GRADE BE GRANTED
SUBJECT TO STAFF APPROVAL OF EROSION CONTROL METHODS ON ALL
SLOPES AND APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPE PLAN LABELED EXHIBIT B .
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Chairman called for further comment on the site approval
request from the audience .
Court Ashley , Puget Sound Power and Light , stated that this
is planned to be a termination station , with no transformer .
Responding to Scholes , he indicated that the substation is •
necessary to provide alternate service to South Center and
that general industrial area in case of power failure .
Following discussion , IT WAS MOVED BY MORRISON , SECONDED BY
ROSS , THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE SITE APPROVAL
PROPOSAL BY PUGET SOUND POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY BE CLOSED .
MOTION CARRIED .
ACTION:
MOVED BY SEYMOUR, SECONDED BY MOLA , TO APPROVE THE SITE PLAN
FOR PUGET SOUND POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOW-
ING CONDITIONS:
1 . STAFF APPROVAL OF FINAL LANDSCAPING PLANS INCLUDING
THE REQUEST THAT STAFF APPROVAL OF FINAL LANDSCAP-
ING PLANS GIVE SPECIAL CONSIDERATION TO A SITE
OBSCURING FENCE.
2. POSTING OF PERFORMANCE BOND FOR 150% INSTALLATION
OF LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE FOR A THREE YEAR
PERIOD.
Staff Report
July 24 , 1974
Page Two
4. The - use began as a home occupation , but
has expanded . It can be reasonably .assumed
that the business will continue to expand .
RECOMMENDA- Recommend denial of request due to :
TI ON :
1 . , Proposal is incompatible with the existing
Comprehensive Plan and an extension of the
Commercial category would not seem reason-
able in this area .
2. Proposal is incompatible with anticipated
land uses in the area including the proposed
King County Park .
3 . Rezoning of the property as proposed would
create a small island of land remaining
in the G-9600 zoning category.
4 . The proposal would tend to further the
establishment of a strip-type commercial
zone along Jones Avenue N . E .
5. Granting of the proposal would eliminate the
area on the Comprehensive Plan designated as
medium density multiple-family which was meant
to possibly act as a buffer between the higher
and lower density land uses .
APPLICATION : SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW FILLING AND GRADING
APPLICANT : PUGET SOUND POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
LOCATION : Approximately 150 feet north of Strander Boulevard
Bridge and 450 feet east of West Valley Highway.
ZONING :
APPLICABLE
SECTIONS OF .
THE MINING , 4-2303 ; 4-2305 ; 4-2306 ; 4-2307
EXCAVATION
& GRADING
ORDINANCE :
REQUEST: Applicant requests a Special Permit from the
Planning Commission to allow filling and grading
of underground powerline , access road and sub-
station site .
COMMENTS : 1 . Proposal has been determined to be a minor
activity having an insignificant impact
on the environment.
2. Existing elevation of station site is ± 22 feet.
Proposed finished grade will be 24 feet.
3 . A flood control permit has been issued for the
proposed project , and King County Hydraulics
has indicated that there should be no problems
with flooding given the finished elevation .
, Renton Planning Commission
Meeting July 10 , 1974
Page Six
5• ADMINISTRATIVE :
A. FIELD TRIP
Field trips to view the sites of items of new business
were scheduled . Members were given their choice of :
1 . Saturday , July 13, 8 : 30 a .m. , Sheraton Inn Coffee
Inn .
2. Monday , July 15 , 7 : 00 p. m. , Municipal Building parking
lot .
B. OLYMPIC PIPE LINE PROPOSAL
Reminding the Commission of their recommendation to
Warren C . Gonnason , Public Works Director, that an
environmental impact statement be required for Olympic
Pipe Line ' s proposal , the Chairman noted that Mr. Gon-
nason was present to make his response .
Mr. Gonnason advised that the permit that the City would '
be issuing in connection with. the franchise itself for the
pipeline merely covers public rights-of-way within the City .
The permit gives the Company the right, subject to City
regulation , to install their petroleum pipeline facilities
within the public rights-of-way of the City .
Responding to the concern of the Planning Commission re-
garding the potential impact of a terminus being located
within the City of Renton , Mr. Gonnason indicated that
while he recognized that there could be substantial
impact effects from such development , Olympic Pipe Line.
does not actually have a terminus in the City of Renton . .
Transfer of products through pipelines continues to other
areas . In addition , he stated that the matter of poten-
tial impact does not pertain directly to this application
and that any spinoff impacts , such as petroleum trucking ,
terminal stations , tanks , etc . , should be treated on their
own merits and governed by whatever land use considerations
are involved . He indicated that the City Council , through
its Community Services Committee , had worked with Olympic
and had mitigated a lot of what they considered impacts
within the City itself.
Discussion followed with Commissioner Humble stating that
Olympic had informed Commissioner Scholes , Planning Com-
mission Community Services Committee Chairman , that the
pipeline would not continue on to Portland . Mr. Gonnason
replied that the Company proposes an operation for two
lines to Renton and that the existing line goes to Portland
now. Mr. Farr of Olympic advised him that regarding terminals
for product delivery to organizations such as Shell they can
hook into these pipelines at any point and establish facili -
ties at any place along the pipeline .
Further discussion ensued regarding the location of the
Olympic facility in Renton and safety provisions for the
pipeline. The Planning Director noted that all areas of
potential points of danger have specified valve locations .
Responding to Commissioner Wik ' s comment that the Planning
Commission Community Services Committee had looked upon
the matter from the impact that might evolve from the
whole network , Mr. Gonnason said that from some points of ,
view the impact of using a pipeline is less than other
Pr.q e jL
�O UP/�
Renton Planning Commission
Meeting July 10 , 1974
Page Five
Noting the location in May Creek Valley adjacent to a
B- 1 zone , Mr. Ericksen advised that the request is not
in agreement with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan .
The applicant presently has a painting operation at his
residence which he wishes to convert to a painting
contractor' s office , shop and storage . Area involved is
approximately 1. 2 acres .
Discussion ensued regarding application of the proposal
to B- 1 zoning and future requirement for shoreline manage-
ment action . Commissioner Ross asked that results of the
pending study of commercial zoning in the May Creek area
by the Comprehensive Plan Committee be made available
for Commission information .
SPECIAL PERMIT - SITE APPROVAL:
C. PUGET SOUND POWER & LIGHT CO. ; Appl . No . SP-780-74
special permit to allow filling and grading in G zone ;
Appl . No . SA-781-74 ; site approval for overhead to '
underground electric transmission terminal station ;
property located 150 ' north of Strander Blvd. bridge
and 450 ' east of West Valley Highway and southwest o.f
Longacres Race Track .
The applicant is undergrounding overhead service lines to
the West Valley Highway and requests approval of construc-
tion of a power substation similar to others previously
approved . Special permit to fill in the substation yard
and access road , approximately 2315 cubic yards , will be
required . The site is in the vicinity of the Glacier Park
site recently rezoned to M/P . Landscaping is included in
the site plan . It was noted that this is an allowable use
in a G zone subject to Planning Commission approval .
SPECIAL PERMIT - SITE APPROVAL:
D. GIACIER PARK CO. ; Appl . No . SP-784-74; special per-
mit to allow fining and grading in M-P zone ; Appl .
No . SA-785-74 ; site approval for restaurant facility ;
property located on east side of West Valley Highway
at intersection with Strander Blvd .
Noting that the property had recently been rezoned to
M-P , the Planning Director stated that it will be neces-
sary to fill the northwest corner of the site with
approximately 3,000 cubic yards of material for ingress
and egress . The site will be developed in accordance
with M-P standards , and landscaping plans for natural
preservation of area meet Soil Conservation Service
specifications .
SPECIAL PERMIT:
E. SHELL OIL CO. ; Appl . No . SP-734-73; special permit
to construct a petroleum marketing plant in H- 1 zone ;
Highway, midway between Olympic Pipeline - Mobil Oil
site and Longacres Race Track .
The Chairman advised the Planning Commission that it is
the Comprehensive Plan Committee ' s intent to have their
recommendation to the individual members prior to the July
24 public hearing for their consideration . He urged the
members to read the Shell final environmental impact
statement and staff summary in preparation for the public
hearing on July 24 .
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Public Notices shoe G \amp
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RENTON
PLANIING s"' `
• REN COMMISSION ON �C
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE'
' HELD BY THE RENTON PLAN- ¢1 _) �
• NING COMMISSION AT ITS REGU-
LAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL
• ,CHAMBERS, CITY•HALL, RENTON'
' WASHINGTON, ON'JULY 24, 1974,
AT 8:00 P.M. TO CONSIDER THE.
.FOLLOWING'PETITIONS: , •
• APPLICATION FOR FINAL
PLAT APPROVAL;'file no. FP-
770-74; property located on •
N.E. 16th St..and:Kennewick ,
Ave.N.E.
REZONE""FROM'G9600 TO
B-1; file No. R-778-74; proper- '
ty located on Jones Ave. N.E.
• south of the Production Co.
and Weichmann Enterprises. ,w
'-: • SPECIAL PERMIT TO COW•,
• • STRUCT A PETROLEUM MAR- •
KETING PLANT IN H-1 ZONE; '
file ,No SP-734-73; property
located approx.'/ mile west of
East Valley Highway, midway
between Olympic Pipe Line -
Mobil Oil site and Longacres
Race Track.
SPECIAL PERMIT TO AL-.
.LOW FILLING,AND" GRADING
IN G ZONE; file No.SP-780-74; ,•
property located 150' north of
Strander Blvd. bridge and 450'
•
east,of West Valley Highway 1•.
' and S . of Longacres Race'.
Track:
1.,,' SPECIAL PERMIT 'TO AL-
LOW FILLING AND GRADING '
'IN M-P ZONE; file No.'SP-784
74; property located on east {'
side •of.West Valley Highway,,•:,
• approx. 150' north'of Strander:;'
91vd. •
. SITE APPROVAL FOR'
OVERHEAD, TO `'•UNDER; :;
' 'GROUND ELECTRIC,, TRANS-
' MISSION TERMINAL.STATION;;$
' file-.No. SA-781;74; property':,
located 150'•south of Strander.•
Blvd;'bridge and•450' east of
.West Valley Highway and S,W.
•
of Longacres Race Track.
SITE APPRVOAL'F,OR•RES-
' TAURANT .FACILITY; file• No. ,
SA-785-74; property'located on 1
east side of West Valley High ",,
way. approx,:16Q','north,.,of;;:'S
• ' •Strander Blvd.,• ,•
•p Legal descriptions'•*of'alli'.-;'°;,
r. ., • applications on file,in Planping ,;.,
7Department office. . :'
. ALL PERSONS-INTERESTED OF''-';
OBJECTING TO SAID PETITION
' ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT :,
THE PLANNING ,COMMISSIONi
• MEETING ON July 24, 1974 AT B'i
, 00 P.M. 'TO VOICE THEIR PRO- ' .
TESTS QR OBJECTIONS TO SAME...;,
t , , •PUBLISHED July 14, 1974, '
. Bylund V.Wik,
SECRETARY
RENTON PLANNING '
COMMISSION
' CERTIFICATION
'; I, Michael L. Smith, HEREBY
, CERTIFY THAT.THREE COPIES OF
• THE ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE
POSTED BY ME IN THREE CON-:
SPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROP-,.,
ERTY' DESCRIBED . ABOVE, AS.';t
PRESCRIBED.BY LAW. 1
ATTEST: Subsc,ibed and sworn-to,' '
. before me, a'Notary Public, on
the 11 day of July, 1974.
Harriet M. Hilder
SIGNED Michael L.•Smith
I Published in the Renton Re-
• cord Chronicle July 14, 1974.
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July 25 , 1974
Puget Sound Power & Light Company
Leslie A. Donner, Manager
Real Estate Division
Post Office Box 868
Bellevue, Washington 98009
RE: Renton Planning Commission Action on
Special Permit for Fill and Site Approval
Applications for 115 KV Underground Cable
Termination Station in Green River Valley;
Application Numbers SP-780-74 & SA-781-74
Dear Mr. Donner:
The Renton Planning Commission at its July 24 , 1974 Pub-
lic Hearing reviewed both of the abovementioned applications
and approved them with the following conditions:
Special Permit (for Fill) -
1. Staff approval of erosion control methods
on all slopes .
2. Staff approval of final landscape plans.
Site Approval -
1. Staff approval of final landscape plans.
2 . Paving that portion of the ten (10) foot
permanent access easement crossing the
Glacier Park property to the west at such
time as the property is fully developed.
3 . The installation of sight obscuring fence
and landscaping.
4. The provision of a performance bond for
the installation of the landscaping and a
three year maintenance period.
IF 410
Puget Sound Power & Light Co.
July 25 , 1974
Page Two
The Planning Commission also suggested that in view
of the fact that the surrounding property is zoned or
anticipated for manufacturing park usage which requires
fairly extensive landscaping., you should consider updating
your existing substation facility on West Valley Highway
just south of Strander Boulevard by adding additional
screening-type 'landscaping. This would both compliment
adjacent existing, and proposed areas, and improve the
overall image of a power substation as a "good neighbor" .
If you have any further questions , please contact this
Department.
Very truly yours _ 7
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Michael L. Smith
Assistant Planner
MLS/mas
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