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ORDINANCE NO.5287
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.4260,THE "REVISED AND
COMPILED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,"AND
CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF RENTON (HIGHLANDS
STUDY AREA)FROM RESIDENTIAL-10 DUlAC (R-10)ZONING
TO RESIDENTIAL-14 DUlAC (R-14)WNING FILE NO.LUA-06-
128 (CPA 2006-M~06),AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS,under Section 4.2.020 of Chapter 2,Land Use Districts,of Title IV
(Development Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 known as the "Revised and
Compiled Ordinances of the City of Renton,"as amended,and the maps and reports
adopted in conjunction therewith,the property described below has heretofore been
zoned as Residential-10 dulac (R-lO);and
WHEREAS,the City of Renton initiated a proceeding for change of zone
classification of said property.This matter was duly referred to the City Council for
investigation,study,and public hearing,and a public hearing having been held thereon on
or about November 13,2006,and said matter having been duly considered by the City
Council,and said zoning request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive
Plan,as amended,and the City Council having duly considered all matters relevant
thereto,and all parties having been heard appearing in support thereof or in opposition
thereto;and
WHEREAS,the City Council has had a series of development moratoria in place
since May 2005,which have been extended from time to time,to allow City Staff time to
conduct a study of the Highlands study area and propose land use modifications for that
area;and
ORDINANCE NO.5287
WHEREAS,the current development moratorium expires May 13:2007;and
WHEREAS,the city has expended considerable resources to conduct the study of
the Highlands Study Area;and
WHEREAS,the City might lose the benefit of the studies conducted regarding
the Highlands Study Area if the City waits to amend the zoning of the area described
below;and
WHEREAS,the Growth Management Act requires that there be consistency
between the Comprehensive Plan and the zoning designation for all property in the City's
corporate boundaries;and
WHEREAS,the current zoning in the Highlands Study Area needs to be changed
to be consistent with the vision articulated in the contemporaneously adopted
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan;and
WHEREAS,the proposed modifications should be in place as soon as possible
after the end of the development moratorium to prevent the vesting of new development
that is inconsistent with the modifications;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.The following described property in the City of Renton is hereby
rezoned to Residential-14 dulac (R-14)as specified in Attachments "A"and "B".The
Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Division is hereby authorized and directed t6
change the maps of the Zoning Ordinance,as amended,to evidence said rezoning,to-wit:
See Attachments "N'and "B"and attached hereto and made a part hereof as if
fully set forth herein.(Highlands Study Area).
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ORDINANCE NO.5287
SECTION II.An emergency is hereby declared and this ordinance shall be
effective upon its passage,approval and immediately after its adoption.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 14t h day of __M_ay=--__--",2007.
Bonnie Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 14thday of __M_a-"'-y ,2007.
Approved as to form:
€.f"-'~~'--awrence 1.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:5/19/2007 (summary)
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ATTACHMENT A ORDINANCE NO.5287
HIGHLANDS REZONE 2006-M-06
REZONE FROM R-IO TO R-14
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
All of Blocks 1-6,45,47,50 &51 and all of Block 46 except Tract 46A of the COlTected
Plat of Renton Highlands No.2,as recorded in Volume 57 of Plats,Pages 92-98;
All situate in the Southwest quarter of Section 4,Tovvnship 23 North,Range 5 East,
W.M.,in the City of Renton,King County,Washington.
-Study Area
~R-10 to R-14 o 1000 2000
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1 :12000