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Home My WebLink AboutORD 4597 Amends 4498 I �- CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE N0. 4597 AN ORDINANCE OF TIiT CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING THE CITY'S 1995 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MAPS AND DATA IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Renton has heretofore adopted and filed a "Comprehensive Plan" and the City Council of Renton has im lemented and amended said "Com rehensive Plan" from P P time to time, together with the adoption of various codes, reports and records; and , WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has heretofore duly recommended to the City Council, from time to time, certain � �� . amendments to the City s Comprehensive Plan , and WHEREAS, the City of Renton, pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management Act, has been required to review its "Comprehensive Plan" ; and V�HEREAS, the City has held public hearings on this matter; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has made certain findings and recommendations to the City Council, including implementing policies; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly determined after due ' consideration of the testimony and evidence before it that it is i 1 ORDINANCE NO. 4 5 9 7 ' advisable and appropriate to amend and modify the City' s "Comprehensive Plan" ; and FIHEREAS, such modification and elements for the "Comprehensive Plan" being in the best interest and for the public benefit; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, ' WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I. The above findings and recitals are found to be � true and correct in all respects . SECTION II. The "Comprehensive Plan, " maps, data and reports in support of the "Comprehensive Plan" are hereby modified, amended and adopted as said "Comprehensive Plan" consisting of the following elements : Land Use, Land Use Map, Housing, Utilities, I Transportation, Capital Facilities, Downtown, Economic Develo ment I P and Environment, as shown on the attached Exhibits and incorporated I, herein as if fully set forth. SECTION III. The Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator �I is hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary changes on said City' s "Comprehensive Plan" and the maps in conjunction therewith to evidence the aforementioned amendments . SECTION IV. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to file this ordinance as provided by law, and a complete copy of said document likewise being on file with the office of the City Clerk I of the City of Renton. 2 ORDINANCE NO. 4 5 9 7 SECTION V. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval and five (5) days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this $th day of April 1996 . � Marilyn J. etersen, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of April , 1996 . -°'°'`-t—� � Je e Tanner, Mayor Appro 'as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney � Date of Publication: 4/12/96 ORD. 553 :2/08/96 :as . 3 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT EXHIBIT A CENTER OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL Objective LU-U: Encourage projects throughout the designation which create cohesive, quality, and landmark developments integrated with natural amenities. The intention is to create a compact, urban development with high amenity values that is a gateway to the City. Policy LU-124. Primary uses should include complexes of offices or residential development, hotels and convention centers, research and development facilities, and corporate headquarters. Policy LU-125. Commercial uses such as retail and services should also be permitted provided that they support the primary uses of the site and are architecturally and functionally integrated into the development. An exception to this limitation on commercial uses may occur if a major commercial use providing high economic value to the City is proposed with small-scale, multiple businesses, and is designed with the scale and intensity envisioned for COR. Policy LU-126. Individual properties may have a single use if they can be developed at the scale and intensity envisioned for the designation, or if proposed as part of a phased development and multi-parcel proposal which includes a mix of uses. Policy LU-127. Incentives which encourage a mix of uses and structured parking should be provided in development regulations. Policy LU-128. Fle�bility of use combinations and development standards should be allowed to encourage redevelopment of sites which have significant constraints including environmental, access and land assembly constraints. Policy LU-129. Private/public partnerships should be encouraged to plan for infrastructure development, public uses and amenities. Policy LU-130. A public review process should be required for proposed development plans of each parcel with separate ownership or abutting parcels of the same ownership within the Center. Properties may be combined for public review. Such plans should coordinate the mix and compatibility of uses, residential density, conceptual building, site and landscape design, ' identification of gateway features, signs, circulation, transit opportunities, and phasing. Policy LU-131. Ma�mum residential density should be 35 dwelling units per acre. The same area used for commercial and office development can also be used to calculate residential density. When proposed development does not involve a mix of uses, then minimum residential density should be 5 dwelling units per net acre. Page 1 Policy LU-132. Sites plans and proposed structures should be designed so as to fully signage, building height, bulk, setbacks, landscaping, and parking considerations across the various components of each proposed development. Policy LU-133. Internal site circulation should be primarily pedestrian oriented. � Policy LU-134. Vehicular access to each proposed development should be from a major street with the number of access points reasonably minimized. Policy LU-135. A combination of internal and e�cternal site design features should be encouraged such as: a. public area plazas, b. prominent architectural features, c. significant natural features, d. distinctive focal features, e. gateways, f. structured parking, and g. other features meeting the spirit and intent of these policies. Delete egisting Policy LU-136 and LU-137 with discussion. Page 2 ' T ITIE ELEMENT EXHIBIT B SCHOOL IMPACT FEES Policy CFP-6: Evaluate levying impact fees on development for municipal services and/or school district services upon the request of the district if a compelling need is established through means such as presentation of an adopted Capital Facilities Plan and demonstration . that such facilities are needed to accommodate projected growth. Page 3 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND DOWNTOWN ELEMENT EXHIBIT C MULTI FAMILY DENSITY RANGES Policy LU-64. Development density should generally be in the range of 10-20 dwelling units . per acre. , Policy LU-123. In order to achieve a balanced mix, multi-family.uses are intended to be integrated into the Centers. Residential density should be 10-20 dwelling units per acre. New residential only structures may be limited in order to encourage a 50% commerciaVoffice mix within the Center. Policy DT-24. Net residential development densities in the downtown area should achieve a range of 25 to 100 dwelling units per acre. Where parcels are less than one half acre no minimum density is required. Page 4 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT EXHIBIT D CLUSTER HOUSING REQUIREMENT � . Policy LU-28: To provide for more efficient development and maximum preservation of open , space, residential.development may.be clustered in Residential Rural.designations. _ i . Page 5 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT EXHIBIT E PARKING LOT DESIGN Policy LU-314. Landscaping is encouraged to improve appearances and provide drainage control in all.parking areas in the street side of the building. If transit service is available, . : parking requirements may be reduced or shared parking between developments should be _ allowed. - Policy LU-111. Site plan designs which locate parking lots associated.with commercial uses, . apartments or other uses behind or adjacent to structures are�encouraged..:Discourage parking lots from locating between structures and street right-of-ways. Page 6 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT EXHIBIT F STREET DESIGN LAND USE ELEMENTS - GOALS 2. t_Promote new development and neighborhoods in the City which: a. - contribute to a strong sense of community and neighborhood identity; .. .b. _._ are walkable places where people can; shop, play.and get to:work without always . having to drive; c. .are developed.at densities sufficient to support public transportation.and make efficient use of urban services and infrastructure; d. offer a variety of housing types for a population diverse in age, income and lifestyle; e. are varied or unique in character; f. support a "flexible grid" street and pathway pattern where appropriate; . g.. are.uisually attractive, safe, and healthy environments in which to live; . h. offer connection to the community instead of isolation; and i. provide a sense of home. . .. Objective�.LU-M:_..Provide more linkages within and�between_-neighborhoods by�developing a � . system of residential streets which serves both vehicles and pedestrians•and creates a . I � .continuous, efficient, interconnected network of roads and pathways throughout_the City without unduly increasing pass through traffic. Policy LU-70. Streets, sidewalks, pedestrian or bike paths in a neighborhood development should be arranged as an interconnecting network. The extensive or predominant use of cul-de-sacs and pipestems should be discouraged for new development. A "fle�ble grid" pattern of streets and pathways should be used to connect adjacent and future development. Policy LU-71. New streets should be designed to provide convenient access and a choice of routes between homes and parks, schools, shopping, and other community destinations. Policy LU-72. Access to and from individual residences should be restricted along primary arterial streets. In such areas, residential site design should ensure primary access to residences comes from collector streets. Objective LU-N: Promote development of attractive, walkable communities by ensuring that streets are safe, convenient, and pleasant for pedestrians and will visually enhance neighborhoods. Policy LU-73. Residential streets should be constructed to the narrowest widths (distance from curb to curb) feasible without impeding emergency vehicle access. Policy LU-74. Street parking should be considered for use as a safety buffer between pedestrians ' and moving vehicles and to reduce the need for on-site parking. Page 7 Policy LU-77. Sidewalks or walking paths should be provided along residential streets. Sidewalk or walking path width should be ample to safely and comfortably accommodate pedestrian traffic. Policy LU-317. Criteria should be developed to locate pedestrian and bicycle connections in the City. Criteria should consider: a) linking residential areas with employment and commercial areas; b) providing access along arterials; c) providing access within residential areas; d) filling gaps in the existing sidewalk system where appropriate; and _ e) providing access through open spaces and building entries to shorten walking . distances. h:\p&ts\div�pin�amends\cpaexh.doc Page 8