HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 4263 , REPEALED BY ORD 5778 j
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION N0.4263
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A
MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CA (COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL) ZONE, EXCEPT
WITHIN THE CITY CENTER COMMUNITY AREA AND FOR PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED AND VALID LAND USE APPLICATIONS, AND ESTABLISHING A
TERMINATION DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has a Designated Regional Growth Center where the City intends to
accommodate a significant amount of residential and employment growth because the Growth
Center has existing and planned infrastructure to accommodate such growth; and
WHEREAS, other areas of the City are increasingly challenged to provide adequate
public facilities and services to accommodate high density growth and the City would like
adequate time to review the appropriateness of allowing high density away from central areas
not associated with the designated Regional Growth Center; and
WHEREAS, a draft ordinance has been prepared, at Council direction, revising zoning in
the CA Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at its previous meeting, was unable to address the
draft ordinance as did not have a quorum present; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is scheduled to review the ordinance and conduct
a public hearing at its October 21, 2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, first reading of the ordinance is tentatively scheduled for November 9, 2015,
with second reading on November 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, under state law, the City has the authority to establish moratoria on
accepting applications for development; and
1
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION N0.4263
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A
MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CA (COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL) ZONE, EXCEPT
WITHIN THE CITY CENTER COMMUNITY AREA AND FOR PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED AND VALID LAND USE APPLICATIONS, AND ESTABLISHING A
TERMINATION DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has a Designated Regional Growth Center where the City intends to
accommodate a significant amount of residential and employment growth because the Growth
Center has existing and planned infrastructure to accommodate such growth; and
WHEREAS, other areas of the City are increasingly challenged to provide adequate
public facilities and services to accommodate high density growth and the City would like
adequate time to review the appropriateness of allowing high density away from central areas
not associated with the designated Regional Growth Center; and
WHEREAS, a draft ordinance has been prepared, at Council direction, revising zoning in
the CA Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at its previous meeting, was unable to address the
draft ordinance as did not have a quorum present; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is scheduled to review the ordinance and conduct
a public hearing at its October 21, 2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, first reading of the ordinance is tentatively scheduled for November 9, 2015,
with second reading on November 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, under state law, the City has the authority to establish moratoria on
accepting applications for development; and
1
RESOLUTION N0. 4263
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is a need for a 60 — day
moratorium on accepting applications for residential development within the CA (Commercial
Arterial) Zone, except within the City Center Community Area and for previously approved and
valid land use applications until the zoning ordinance can be adopted;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals as findings are found to be true and correct in all
respects.
SECTION 11. The City Council hereby declares a moratorium upon the submission,
acceptance, processing or approval of any applications for residential development within the
CA (Commercial Arterial) Zone, except within the City Center Community Area and for
previously approved and valid land use applications.
SECTION III. The interim zoning control set forth herein shall be in effect until
December 25, 2015, unless subsequently extended by the City Council pursuant to state law.
SECTION IV. A public hearing was held on October 21, 2015.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 26th day of October , 2015.
�
t� �i
• �^ // � r
�v �V
Jas� A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 26th day of October , 2015.
Denis Law, Mayor
2
RESOLUTION N0. 4263
Approved as to form:
������G��au�Fu/�lFN�,�*°,
�J� � � ��!.
�M�r.�<'�%�r�/L�"�"1..�„ �► Z�
` � �i �
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney � �l'r =
�� ��
�,
�
DateofPublication: 10/30/2015 (Summary) �'�� ����.��
//�����iii j/illl��I H i I I��6�\��``�
RES:1683:10/2/2015:scr
3