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Home My WebLink AboutRES 1292 4 • )RIGIN.4 RESOLUTION N . !/2f _ T7iEPEAS there has been filed with the CITY OF- RENTON a certain Central Business District Development Plan by John Graham and Company, and ' HLREAS additional plans and supplemental data are expected to be filed in connection with said development plan, and T'1 RE'..S it is anticipated that many parties interested therein will request conies of said plan as filed, together with any addenda or supplements thereto, and in order to defray a portion of said costs it is necessary to levy a minimum charge , NOV THEREFORE BE IT ,-;ESOLVi,D EY THE MAYOR _AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF TUE CITY OF RENTON AS FOLLa7S : There is hereby established end levied a charge of :Y2.00, for each copy of that certain Central . Business District Development Plan,- Renton, T'ashington, as prepared by John Graham and Company, and a charge of $5 .00 for a copy of said plan together pith all further reports , addenda and supplei:aents thereto; provided, however, that no such charge shall be made for any such copy, or any supplemental data thereto, Then same are requested by any other municipal or quasi-municipal corporation or a non-profit, charitable or educational organization. The Planning Director shall_ further be authorized to dispense e sufficient number of copies unto th,.. Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce for proper distribution, PASSED BY THis CITY COUNCIL this ler% day of February, 1965. "---/24,...„c_Li ,11--e 7----"'i Nelmie Nelson, City Clerk APPhOVED BY TILE ieAYOR this fay of February, 1965, / e:7'- 36(,/- 4K )"‘----i'.---- Do aid t'• Custer, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORid: Gerard M. Shellan, City Attorney � � � � i � r ® � � � i i � i � � � f f f f f f (":4 e e f CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN L RE NTON, WASHINGTON f f f "The preparation of this Report was aided by the Washington State Department of Commerce and Economic Development through a Federal Grant from the Urban Renewal Administration of the Housing and Home Finance Agency,under the Urban Planning Assistance Grant Program authorized by Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954 as amended." 1 l '� I 1 F CONTENTS [ SUMMARY 5 INTRODUCTION I Location 9 Purpose 11 Economic Trends 12 Urban Area 14 Industrial Areas 16 Economic Summary 17 rEXISTING DEVELOPMENT Existing Conditions 22 Building Conditions 23 Fire Rating 24 I Assessed Valuation 25 Traffic Flow 26 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IAerial Perspective 31 Trade Areas 33 I Projected Growth 34 Disposable Income 35 Land Use 36 I 1985 Traffic Flow 38 Circulation Proposals 38 Central Business District 40 DEVELOPMENT ACTION Plaza Development 44 I Recommendations 47 Acknowledgements 48 APPENDIX National Economic Trends 51 Washington State Economic Trends 52 [. t I_ 3 I. 1 CITY OF RENTON 1 MAYOR Don Custer CITY COUNCIL Hugh D. Bruce Jeanette Dahlquist Charles J. Delaurenti Avery Garrett Glen C. Gianini Bruce T. Hulse Vern H. Morris Henry C. Pedersen George J. Perry Dan Poli Henry E. Schellert I Thomas W. Trimm JOHN GRAHAM AND COMPANY ARCHITECTS•PLANNERS•ENGINEERS Former Members Frank Aliment, Mayor s: Clarence Dullahant October 15, 1964 Walter Reid Mr. Donald Custer, Mayor City of Renton PLANNING COMMISSION Douglas K. Felker, Chairman Renton, Washington Dr. Baird M. Bardarson Dear Mayor Custer: Wesley J. Busch Most cities are facing a serious challenge from modern retailing plants that are being constructed in suburban areas. Recognizing that competition for Gerald Cordell the consumer has sharpened, progressive cities have countered with new features to attract the retail patron. James E. Denzer The anticipated population growth for the next ten years, equal to that of the Dayle E. Garrison last twenty-five, augmented by increasing family income, offers a strong incentive for improvement and rebuilding. Louis Peretti We are just entering the freeway age in Washington State. The expanding John Raeanello potential trade areas of cities and suburban centers will overlap consider- ably with freeway operation. Freeways will lead to Renton if convenience, Clarke Teegarden selection,esthetics,and comfort are there--they willlead away from Renton if these are offered better elsewhere. Renton Central Business District,if it is to survive,must meet the challenge Former Members Jay E. Holmes of outside competition. It is gratifying that Renton has already initiated pro- grams recommended during this study and so is progressing toward the goal Mike W. Lotto of a new and more competitive Renton. Charles Y. McGarrigle Very truly yours, JOHN GRAHAM AND COMPANY G.R C sewski, Director Planning, Traffic and Highway Engineering • 1 4 4' r I SUMMARY I "If cities are to recapture their economic health, they must offer better opportunities for those commercial, industrial and residential develop- ments for which their central position is a distinct advantage." These I words of the late President Kennedy apply to large and small cities alike; all cities are faced with competition. I Renton's appraisal in this report considers the existing and future traffic network, the physical condition of the Central Business District buildings, their relative life and value, and their adaptability to a modern retail core. I Future growth in population and spendable income within Renton's potential trade area is reviewed. Projections of the future sales within Renton assume there will be an imaginative, attractive and competitive I,_ Renton Central Business District. This report proposes a new planned Renton Central Business District — Renton Plaza to meet the competition of other modern cities and Iretail centers. Renton has already taken definite progressive steps to implement the f recommendations developed during this study, demonstrating the interest, sincerity, and cooperation of the citizens, property owners, and busi- nessmen. C1. The $400,000 bond issue to provide the city's share of the North Renton Interchange was passed by an affirmative vote greater than L the total vote required to validate a bond issue. The North Renton Interchange will provide better and more direct freeway service to both the Renton Highlands and to Renton's prin- [ cipal industrial complex, and better and closer community ties with the Central Business District. L 2. The recently voted $150,000 bond issue to complete the $385,000 new library construction program is the first step of a new civic center, complementary to the Central Business District. 1 II3. A revenue bond issue of $500,000 for utility improvements, now under consideration, is another result of '701' planning. II 4. The mayor has recently requested the City Council to consider a bond issue for construction of priority traffic features recommended by this study. IThis planning report is another step toward a new and modern Renton. s 1 11111011111111111111:1111111 IIII111111I MINN IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1 _ MinN O I J O 11 Q O H L N I I I I 1 I I 1 1 LOCATION Renton, the Jet Transport Capital of the World, is located at the south _-_- _ __ _ Snohomish Co___ end of Lake Washington, and has a common city limit with Seattle. -- King co. Renton is only 12 miles from Seattle's Central Business District. Prior to the first Lake Washington Floating Bridge, Renton was the principal focus of both railroad and motor-vehicle traffic between Seattle Iand the East. Since the bridging of Lake Washington, regional traffic growth has offset 1 I (to iii, the traffic diversion by the bridge, and Renton traffic volumes have BELLEVUE continued to grow. Three major railroad lines still serve Renton. 1 111 SEATTLE s The major industrial sites of Greater Seattle lie to the south and in the Duwamish Valley west of Renton. Renton is literally the "hub city of enterprise." Puget Sound RENTON :s. * 1Z:1:-' IV. TUKWILA II I KENT 4 r 1 „„t, 4;III ... AUBURN King Co. 1 Pierce C\ TACOMA 1 SUMNER \, PUYALLU P ‘•-..., t 8 I I 9 1 1 `te,,"*...."4:\:, ,,, . ' e/ - '+� n rya .q.,e+ s` . „ ' 3'w^ Xiiii 1 P� X51 a3 �" ` �` :' _ ', , "' Renton • Central Business District is slashed by two major .k11 u. t _ s.`•, ,, . %it, • ` = railroad lines and the retail core is severed into ineffective s Ikk' t <� ge quadrants by heavily traveled city streets. Renton's image is now more one of industrial activit and commerce than of ' . �, ' r iia r; y 4 i,„ so 4 t y a , _ modern retailing or of pleasant living. 1 kms. }� 3+bd� � _ • � 'f:. �Lk ,�, ' �;�1 t , f��dr}�{ P, ' j1¢! 11 ' 1 '-'2I 441'10 • *;'''''''" 1%7' t -I '4' ir y* eie; ' , , .....„- ...,..., 1--, ,, ki- . , -,„-- - --.....„ ,. _ 2.,, ....,_..,,, TA:, i, i, . , , ,. • e . .... „-- , , _ ...., ... - - � � •. .. . . ._. ....,0 ,,.. .---... ,- � ;F *s .fui• y ` _� t3E " i. t ' wx � *- k - rjt i - 1 3 €� i , ce s' 'x- : +* ei+ v • - -1,9' 0, "1 ./...1 ' /' . v!,1 *,,,,,,,, 4 - *#,L,:e. %., ,Ne.,,ty * ,..'(---;# PC. • ,-- i ',} , ":"'"*, P, .1"'" ' AV ',.• , V '''...1 .41 . '%""il, 0%.4=if- • , a ggt.... rii€ ' 5 -1:',"".."-t'v.....„' ,h, .*—, , ,,,,,,i, ..<,„. ft ,,, .---„ , •••• - ,„...,„._,5,, ••,,,,,,,aLRAc ..,1 46 .;',44,, . p, ,-, __. ..„1., .. 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The goals of the new Renton Central Business District -Plan are to improve traffic circulation, to provide adequate parking readily acces- I sible to the sales-service area, and to create a new Renton image that will attract a greater volume of patrons. I' Renton's more effective competition for the consumer disposable income will help maintain and increase land values of the Central Business District and other property in the proximity. The high tax rateables will I help relieve the increasing resident and industrial tax burden. Renton will be established as a more desirable living location, and the resultant new residential development will distribute the cost of services among a Ilarger populace. // ./ �J is: — 1 [its_, A , )•.... r **,,.D 10 ___, - . ‘r• , 4 . 1Lii- u-Nki lid- ,1,,4 ,, ,,- ,44,, •• C "I -, 0rip.. r__. 1----- ...,,—+-i--.4b1r., N,, )- - 4/4-, _:_ti., ik‘,"4 ;I i .. _ Oix. nnw.ninnn ,c C 4 :mn r I _ orf �� ir.. -, A. a . .. . . . lk.. / / Yom. .�.I ..rr. . Gnuuuuuiew1ununnwu1 i 's'.w wwwumwmmEmumuuuununmmumr1x :fH I 11 1 1 RENTON ECONOMIC TRENDS 1 POPULATION EMPLOYMENT Renton's population reached 20,600 in April, 1964, and its future The Renton Labor Force has experienced changes between 1950 growth rate is expected to follow that of the State of Washington. and 1960. During this period the number of persons 14 years and The area within the present corporate limits of Renton is pro- older increased by 18%. Because of this and migration to the city, jected to have a population of between 35,000 and 50,000 by 1985. the total labor force increased by nearly 35%; employed persons in Renton rose by 40%, while the unemployed decreased by 8%. 1 I I Projected 1930 1910 1950 1960 1970 1910 1990 2000 10 pillion 5 ..... — I million I . ��.-- 14 WASHINGTON STATE '' 12�oa 19501 �� VI 0 12 1960 Z mi lion Q M 1095I KING COUNTY 7 500.000 ----- • 10 SEATTLE 1. Z 8 7 94 7385 I 1/1 100,000 0• 6 5866 N 5267 9Y 5085 6 50,000 4 RENTON 2 526 483 1 19.999 0 ! m yy PERSONS 14 PERSONS NOT TOTAL PERSONS PERSONS 5.000 l'RS Et OLDER IN LABOR LABOR EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYED RAE I 12 I F F DISPOSABLE INCOME The median Renton family disposable income during 1959 was F $5,975. Renton's economy is expected to prosper and its residents' disposable income should increase by 84% during the next twenty years to a median of $11,000 in 1985. Ir I C C C C P Ir------11'w C REN S E w o 20 LOAN SHOP ZX13 4,a '-':- 0 15 ,,,,- ww« ^''y k C 0 ,_ U.S. DISPOSABLE INCOME _.. _... N �.;U ` Jr 4t 44 t • 9 // // lir 1 s • � was ,1 g w Ce 8 O ` w 2 111 2 I- RENTON DISPOSABLE INCOME �� • CA q 2 O V 3 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 C 13 C I I RENTON URBAN AREA 1 Renton City Limits in 1985 will not resemble the present bound- r' k aries. The 1985 limits will probably closely approximate Renton's 1 CITY LIM ITS ! Urban Area, the area which has close social and economic ties and URBAN AREA t �1 I within easy driving distance to Renton Central Business District. ,A,if :, ,,„, ,,. _,,,, I, - AREA EMPLOYMENTI/ IV _ �1 LANE WASHINGTON I 16E—, �r- �� Renton's Urban Area population is expected to increase by over o� 200% to 138 700 and the labor force to reach 56 000 3h persons by �i��k�_ ;�_ , ��;��;� .4".i.t� � 1985. This labor force is expected to be distributed according to F' -��g-�� Y� �'hi, ,II= �a.i the percentages shown on this table. Increased employment in \eO m�1�� services and trade are anticipated at the expense of employment IIiI1IIi �7p 11_ 11� l ��Jl 1 �� t These ercenta es are based u on the employment distri- iS100 AN l _— Whin �� percentages P existing 1116-iNI %4 i� bution in Renton and the anticipated national and regional factors !ter r� ■r - „., Kr, for 1985. III `- 4 f,-,---...-...- 0-°-1.- -••isu:a \IIeW �� `1� f �` �� 1960 1985 �J�1 -..._...A1 � Number Percent Number Percent �I� ■ , EM _�►=r _ _ j TOTAL 7,385 100.0% 56,000 100.0% l t C 1 ��i3�i} } 'Wig 111 ch PROFESSIONAL& TECHNICAL 809 10.9 9,160 16.4 (I III1 h'■ } MANAGERS, OFFICIALS& PROPTRS. 459 6.2 6,150 11.0 '"'a I CLERICAL 1,432 19.5 9,060 16.2 Emir Rik I IL P. I n ii—r--- H SALES WORKERS 405 5.5 6,150 11.0 PM II �`'• , \ d- ' r • ll CRAFTSMEN& FOREMEN 1,700 23.0 6,710 12.0 IIII OPERATIVES 1,151 15,6 5 600 10.0 ■ 11 SERVICE WORKERS 721 9.7 10,150 18.0 (�� ( YLAKE OUNGS FARMERS& FARM WORKERS --- -- 1,120 2.0 ll • �� 1 LABORERS(EXCEPT FARM& MINE) 324 4.4 1,900 3.4 Li_ •, ' NOT REPORTED 384 5.2 J 1 14 I F F AIR TRAVEL RENTON INDUSTRY Renton's economic future is closely tied to air travel. From 1950 While manufacturing of transportation equipment currently corn- E to 1960, the total world-wide air passenger traffic tripled in volume. prises the bulk of Renton's industrial base, other industries con- The domestic passenger miles of 1960 are also expected to triple by tribute significantly to employment in Renton. In terms of total 1985, and the International air travel is expected to increase by employment, the four largest industries in Renton are: I 4.7 times the 1960 level. Foreign travel, that originating outside a. The Boeing Company Airplane Division of the United States, is expected to surpass the U.S. Domestic b. Pacific Car and Foundry demand for air transportation after 1965. c. Puget Sound Power and Light Company I d. International Pipe and Ceramics Corporation These four industries account for an annual payroll of over $180 8330 0 million. Their total investment in land and structures amounts to W almost $40 million, representing over 56% of the assessed valuation F =° of Renton. Of the total 1961 manufacturing employment (23,679), s° these four major industries accounted for 22,297 employees or 94%. G U.A The prospects for the increasing industrialization of the valley INTERNATIONAL area are predicated on the industrial sites within the region, the �J active pursuit to strengthen the State's economic base, greater ° IME" international commerce through the Port of Seattle, and the trend I of subcontractors locating near to their prime contractors. It is estimated that within the next 10 to 15 years, approximately 2900 acres of land will be developed for industrial use in the valley I Projections of air travel envision 1985 free-world passenger miles area. By 1985 these 2900 acres will represent a total of 32,500 between 115 billion and 205 billion. The high prediction envisions jobs. These jobs present substantial opportunities to residents of a fivefold increase by 1985. This highest projection in air travel the Renton Urban Area. volume is largely expected in response to significantly reduced I fares. The low prediction assumes a 20% increase of 1959 domestic trunkline fares. i goo �---- , 04 ,, 0_ o ow E 1 /�/ s 4° // r I 1 ' 1930 1960 1970 1900 1990 2000 1 15 I. r 1 RENTON ECONOMIC TRENDS 1 VALLEY INDUSTRIAL AREA ACRES Andover Industrial Park 325 Boeing Aero-Space Division in Kent 320 Chicago-Milwaukee-Union Pacific 64 Goodnews Mining Co. Park 40 Great Northern Railroad (,: Earlington Properties 230 Orillia Properties 610 t L., \ Available Renton Properties 55 Holiday Farms Industrial Park 35 International Pipe and Ceramic Corp. (Gladding McBean) 59 ‘01k, Metro Industrial District 80 4,1„„„,„),Iff.,› Areas Adjacent to Metro Industrial District 114 Norpac Industrial Park (Northern Pacific) 242 - - Tradewell Distribution Plant North Renton Industrial District 80 4),-- P.S.P. & L. Land (�� I excluding Andover, Puget Center, etc. 340 II JI Tukwila Downs 13 s 1 Wieser Industrial Center 93 Miscellaneous Parcels 200 `'' 1 Total 2900 y I 1 'INDUSTRIAL SITES 1 � 1 � 1 , TRENTON LIMITS 1 , , 1 I , , r_--iJ i i it_ t---, 1 ir-/ I \ / ) 1 16 I I' I ECONOMIC SUMMARY Factors which will contribute to Renton's growth and development are: 1 . By 1985, the total Free World air travel is expected to increase by as high as five times the 1960 volume. 2. By 1985, the air cargo industry is expected to double the amount of tonnage hauled in 1960. 3. The Boeing Company is presently producing 45% of the world's I commercial jet aircraft and is expected to continue capturing a leading portion of the airframe market, both in cargo and in passenger airplanes. By 1985, Boeing commercial sales should constitute 30 to 35% of the total airframe industry. 4. It is expected that the development of the industrial sites in the valley will create new employment opportunities. These jobs will attract new families to locate within and near Renton. 5. The construction of the regional shopping center known as "Southcenter" will indirectly benefit Renton. It is anticipated that Southcenter, although a competitor for retail sales, will con- tribute to Renton's growth and expansion just as Northgate Shop- ping Center contributed to the development of Lake City in North Seattle. I I i I iummnummummu Wua munnunimumiU mnnuumumi mmmmiutni 1 17 1 r r r r r r r r I EXISTING DEVELOPMENT I - - - - t. ,immimmimummu I EXISTING CONDITIONS The Renton Central Business District is one of the oldest areas of the city I and has continually undergone change as the area developed into a com- merical and retail center. Renton's downtown is a complex mixture of various types of land uses, including single and multi-family residences, commercial and retail uses, specialized services and offices, auto sales, storage and warehousing, and industrial use. The area in which most of the city's retail uses are located is characterized by its high concentration of commercial buildings, pedestrian traffic and automobiles, as well as higher assessed land and improvement values. 3 A general survey of the physical and structural conditions of CBD build- ings was conducted to determine fire hazard ratings and condition of downtown commercial buildings, to provide background data for analysis 3 and a foundation for planning proposals. The standard for rating buildings was the Uniform Building Code used by the City Building Department. 1 The survey was made by a team consisting of the City Building Inspector, the City Fire Inspector and an Architect from John Graham and Com- pany. The team effort permitted a high degree of objectivity in rating building and fire condition. The results of the survey are presented on the following pages. -`"-.:N.....74 < "'.' ' `:,,"' -...,-7,,..-J.J `' Additional survey data included ages of the buildings, occupancies, lot - ... '',-.+ "'=_ ,. '' and buildingarea, and number of stories, which was used in later phases v of the overall planning study. ": s v�"-c ,:_ .' - :-7.0 ...7,0 , -_ ._ * Vehicle traffic volume and parking data was also compiled, with traffic �` '`�' ''' ~"' ", :''' i', ,,;� ... ::.--1,--..,- *Y _m ` '.O counts taken at selected locations, to provide up-to-date traffic flow " ` "." '�„ ,-_�= ��r 4 .. ___, information. 3 .....- . .- :._..,... N _ „ ....„... , . viii. . •-•II' ' � � : 3„ * -,„,-,iss;.:- .......N.. .1,...„. - ,740.„ -,:. ........ .. . J` ,.0.4, .. y., r ,.�z---1,._ •0. . 1.. tt_,.. s►,,, ,,„..., .. O f.! , , i v� . 'I' v .-r ' . tel ei. , ♦ ,y _ / „....,.... \ \t'.,_, , ;: � -*” v• ��,��.;` - ,;• 1 • \,.,, .,, \Tow 11.. ,_ NS>, . ,,,., •Q. ...i. ,j , „„ "0"° K ,� 41 ~}�. .• . v' ' �r .. R., �,•. %,, ' 1 22 1 I BUILDING CONDITIONS ( Buildings in the CBD were classified into four groups as determined by their physical condition. These groups range from poor to good and are defined as follows: IDeteriorated a building that is in deteriorated and dilapidated condi- tion, the upgrading of which is generally unfeasible; such a building should be demolished. Sub-Standard a building in substandard condition having either com- bustible exterior walls or combustible exterior walls with masonry veneer or stucco finish, having extensive defects, or a frame building not permit- ted in Fire Zone 1. Buildings in this group cannot be brought up to code. I Deficient a building with deficiencies which have caused it to be classi- fied as non-conforming, but which with remodeling can be corrected and upgraded to meet requirements of the Uniform Building Code. IConforming—a building which conforms with the Uniform Building Code. 1 P .'• d , ,.7:1\ . O . - 1 VAALII: E S E C O N D A V E N U E m rc4 F H - , rc P'PE( -~i ii. - ;) 'NE - .4 :r. :owkiibi"-,0,-„, =m -. ziI Ppp .� ,, JE_ _ .t1 � 1 DETERIORATED I - SUB-STANDARD - DEFICIENT I - CONFORMING • - El WI 23 L 1 FIRE RATING 1 The Fire Rating of a building in the CBD is a basic measure of its poten- tial fire hazard. In most cases, buildings with low ratings may be up- graded to meet code requirements. Buildings were rated as follows: Highly Combustible A building with combustible exterior walls or highly 1 combustible interior. Interior Combustible A building with incombustible exterior walls, but 1 with portions of floor or roof combustible and subject to exposure to fire; structural members unprotected. Limited Combustible A building with incombustible exterior walls, with 1 structural members mainly protected and with some type of fire resistive material on interior walls and ceiling. Fire Resistant A completely fire resistive building with all structural members protected. I .:,,i �P M4P\ * • O F lk 4.° : 15 , SECOND AVENUE 1- w ;;: r UM WI o w cn O W . � . -IF t _, PSP � E��N . 12. . E Z RSC NT-O�4Y I • THIRD AVENUE o 1111 II : II _ I J � a � E �■ MOM P P 1 V - ,„ ,. ENHIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE s. \- INI I .tl P ® INTERIOR COMBUSTIBLE IMELIMITED COMBUSTIBLE 41 ® FIRE RESISTANT ' MI IIII iril i 24 2 C ASSESSED VALUATION Assessed valuations for property in the downtown area, adjusted in accordance with prices for recent land sales, provided the basis for estimating the cost of land acquisition for CBD improvement. As indi- cated on the map, the highest assessed land values are concentrated in the core of the CBD and on the main arterial streets. C C C I It gP hih I 2y°ESL w � , SECOND AV ENUE H i Lu N W i f H PiP I-E .0 a R Oz I ■ �N q�NTO= r m ■ THIRD AVENUE ■ 2 N N J '' WI O L P NIBV I $0.00-0.49 PER SQ.FT. IMO 44 P ME IlMit $0.50-0.99 PER :: ::. $1.00-149 PER WI $1.50-1.99 PER SQ.FT. - $2.00 AND OVER ELI r 25 1 TRAFFIC FLOW Heavy traffic divides the Renton Central Business District into ineffective I segments that do little to complement each other. The 1964 daily traffic flow volumes on arterials in and about Renton's Central Business District and principal industrial areas, are represented by the width of line on this figure. The need for additional cross-town and north-south arterials is apparent. Traffic through Renton's CBD actually exceeds practical capacity during peak hours of the morning and afternoon. The on-street parking is deficient in number and reduces the traffic-carrying capacity of the streets; the off-street parking is neither adequate nor readily accessible to the sales or service area of the downtown. 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The I elevated freeway will provide thousands of daily travelers with a panoramic view of the Civic Center and the Central Business District, two related functions of the City. The new City Hall, the tallest building, will create a strong visual impression of Renton. I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 30 1 'le °'. ♦ - t A. tik - . It,' - ii .4. � � 40 / '' ' 414, * 44 F. 4« ri i 4 4, i -' 0 _ i fr * i * '1r i. - ‘ � R T. . * i NI 1 v ow i . if f'X'''''':;.*.). te t .. ',it. iiip ,.../ . • i \ i • ei # .1*/ • .1 IF \ 0,0 otioit -„, , i A, .. ,..,„ ef I ff • 11.4 It a w r11 o-i. 1' p 444111 � - • / i kk • s 4t t. '4" '/V .4 Ili *, */*/. likt. '% le* 1+i It ' : �` # � i `lr , Yt.,* e .' / , tt . 'Wz. ter '-:' '1/4% ,* # vii, ,k,‘ ) ii. A 4,4: !,:g. t''., . i ' ' 7 b ` Ibir iffp s`�� ., � � bl yT:� pit,� .. r At yr.,. � � ., ,,,. . , „,4 v.a. I,' . �! , : i` ) )04\lig 4,,., ''''': 1, * „,:.,,,,,,, rdos. • 1k, //if • , '',,f A , ' ,,,,..-; - .A00; , . 0.) ,,,,/ s 4°- ' ef,,,,, , , ` 1 1 y •••4 I. 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'r .......„±„, „„ 1 ,........,„.......:„. 0, 1111 ....,, „ate -,. -,„:„.7.,-;„ , .:. �„,-,J. „,.,- ,-' o „,,., til ,...„. . .�., iii „,,,!,. , , ..., ..„....... ;,� N i ill r TRADE AREAS 1 Renton shares its trade area with a number of retail centers within the Seattle Metropolitan Areas. ) ' , I The primary trade area, that most closely oriented to Renton, is N the city's major source of sales. The greater percentage of sales NE CITY LIMITS from this primary trade area gravitate to Renton because of its PRIMARY 1 nearness and convenience. ONDARY The secondary trade area is much larger, has a much greater o I spendable income, and is subject to competition from several directions. Sizeable retail sales increases will result from only a small percentage of added patronage from the secondary trade area. r .5,o Clt‘I" e • \ PSN I / . . , / °SRS N = = (.. I NM1 QS 1 SSR 5-A 55111-V • A al •• • • a • • Renton Plaza is a pedestrian mall where planters, resting areas and sculpture complete a transformation of the city street. The arcades provide protection, blending activity from both sides of s-i \ l I the mall. Background music creates a pleasant atmosphere, reviving the pleasures of an evening stroll downtown. 1 33 I I PROJECTED GROWTH 1 The population within Renton's potential trade areas is expected to 1 increase significantly by 1985. This figure shows both the 1960 popu- lation in specific areas and the population anticipated in the same area by 1985, based upon existing growth patterns, topography limitations, and existing density zoning policies. _ iliti----_ 1 41J* . 1161 i iv, i1 illitiLW 0 ' ,IN& 11 I,* i 114Inimillikillk- - ‘411aibelcit I 44- i �I Joie oll . i 3 114i 11111, 0.. lor 1 . , i i 34 i I . ,:i.';:--tMr o- � 3,2 4, ,Y P _ t t.' `xr` ,:.� I ' „:4 Z i, --, "�' . ': a ..s`,,z'* 4 ,m R. 41) 60 , 2985 / -7700 I(/ BPP !2 IIP ]!11 40 �1—100 9680 3 31220 \ _0 1506 13142 3908 14121 34400 1023529580 0 * 00 f02PO 2Hl1 P 1511 tHs15900 0P126 24 0 15171 601 3910 O® 3030®10B t5 ® 41500 )2111 ® 53 I12384 0 f00 \ 200ii li 3019 5 i1 23400 iT14 t1 681 tZH 110 Htt 10 L'(:' iiiii tf8T1 I CF:,;, (iii) �� tlPe W 3181 (;) I (ID) _ 167 r- 35 000 0600� AV (Th S _451 O a< "'IM.-.., v S,.,- «ter ..#., r ; •n'-`: .x$k,';`7•[ 4,: .V,: tee' `'"fn-�'�AiA �`_ 2 F� 'o0C r r POPULATION AND DISPOSABLE INCOME RETAIL SALES IThe primary trade area population is projected to increase over 300% Renton's retail sales of consumer items have grown (in uniform dollars) by 1985. The spendable income per capita is expected to rise from from $27,400,000 in 1950 to $52,400,000 in 1962, a 94% increase. Based T $2,430 to $2,850 annually in constant dollars. The total spendable upon an enlarged, modern, attractive and highly competitive Renton income within the primary trade area will therefore increase by 377% CBD, the anticipated sales range in 1985 is projected (in uniform to over $685 million. dollars) between 88 and 98 million dollars. $93 million sales in 1985 r The secondary trade area population is projected to increase over 170% has been used for planning purposes. This represents approximately by 1985. This trade area is principally rural with relatively large a 78% increase over the present sales. families, thus the existing per capita income is only $1,800. With more E suburban development, the size of family is expected to decrease and the per capita income to increase to $2,930, slightly higher than within the primary trade area. The total spendable income within the secondary ltrade area would therefore increase by 340% to over two and a half l billion dollars. I 100 90 -- / ' f 80 � / amC 1960 1985 Q // / 70 /i / / O //"/ RE N T O N i 18,453 51,100 0 60 ///// INCORPORATED 0/ •j/ AREA 1 ® $29,394,272 Fa S147,154,434 Z 50 0 0o` 4 0 / I i 11!11 11 241,220 J PRIMARY 111 59,527 40 TRADE AREA (INCLUDING RENTON) Ei� f' El I $144,409,980 ER°7�NI.$685,433,597 Z I. ```` MOWN Q O. OQ' )f 1111 lf� �llll� ' Cl) 30 a0 TRADE SECONDARY AREA T T T 318,390 100 Y T? ' 858,870 O 0/0: O O O (INCLUDING PRIMARY) 52,519,548,105 I 5572,886,700 iiinii� 20 L E G E N D 50,000 PERSONS I $300,000,000 1950 1960 1970 1980 I 35 I I LAND USE 1 Commercial and industrial growth in Central Renton has expanded 1 into the older residential areas. Property values have increased cor- respondingly. The high cost of adjacent land has limited residential development to multi-family and apartment use. The total land used 1 for, residential purposes in Central Renton is expected to decrease, while the residential population density will probably increase. This increased population density is desirable for a strong Central Business District. This overlay represents the anticipated and proposed land use in Central Renton. 1 1 1 I I 1 .1I 1 1 JI 36 . � i . H x i r,. A a . ' # r } COMMERCIAL IAkHEAVY INDUSTRIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ® RESIDENTIAL Mit PUBLIC t �' >- ,, �.6 . * r ,'x ,r �, ', ,,,„1-4,-,4-0-47_,,,,k-,,,,,,,r. a) •r1 .r, (1) j ai 'Ci a) ~ U o r - •'" o '„ U 131) S is Cip z5 = cts tea) c.° + o Ua) a) u) a rn O U F, CO a rQ M P 3 g tr ' „ . ,! 4 r- -xis t.�r i' Itt f4 }, w- ' 1.,.,. , _ p n .ititi*,, ' 4,(44 - .".., ,,•., , -17,Trral'' V "la Tt. ,4t s.� 4 x f1411i 4 � G� w,tili„..,... T, � d<�;... �-A.,. > � � � 4�,' 9 y— � M �M j A � `� # ip,. ' � � ,1* 5 syr .J,?,#, tir :�t\ � q • �a .se, ^ ^” tAis .F .,.;„le' — „.;;IF,,.,;-.,t;',,. *--..;------' -; 1*"%„,ti, 4* ''-.4. ' '.4",' ' ' ‘ 1 it ' ''', - ''.- : ''''' -41 *,:l;'' ' ' t"3*. \ , ' , .....-;'''''''' " 14,f).11,4"1- ' .T-.'-''''' - "..1.., ,1 "mi iiiit,..„ i',, N.,-,,,.... 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" ., .7.,_,44.;;--':,\I s�' _�#�'�a�'• ik c� ��'�e?,`� , �'� ' _� •,`� ,Lt-.3 . .P.! �� `.*;� �� s��' � '�n�' ° .n �� of •�p :��t;rn i yeiF..4' :f �-. `Y �' � • ,is fli ! y, 1.. 1i" ,ri` �t.; z' ' -tx `'- It r \`‘,'''''''' ti .�f� 8p • T 'Vs" 1404 a l'A . .aLi •`.�e^s _ ..--,,---,7,1 ♦tt�� Ga ir1 � t� y� ". v " y <. "`w.'."TAA, :n ^ .ae?-: 1 „? *n� '.�' ( ,,,.`" Ate' ' }� , �` au� t 8� • 1 t . r , Vr'x.. �j".* l4ai ^ h! -pi.' "‘"*"4R` "y 1l»I. ' y I �- t ? . ri k 1 ; e 1 ,sx r • '!F.`",t;•i . ,+: f 4 "�t .i&'r+.'y!,�^-.,,:4„,..fit. '- ' ,. '. .,' � "" ' , ,, ! � i -�k . I fy -Kw * 1 1 T 4AW'.s 4 `'d'( 1 .is *"�, .,„„„,".,,.,,.i.4,yp 1 Al I. 1`. M i''' � �j '°^ � �'. ^y e� i 1 � ,fr1, 1 �°°#"' !. �7� ,,.�` t ` say !! ��' +) 1....:� �.. ,,.,; - K m ,.' ; - ' ,,' k ._ < ',..4%..:3 twat t'•-aF F a .':> - '_` I 1985 TRAFFIC FLOW CIRCULATION PROPOSALS Traffic projections for Renton Urban Area are based upon the The automobile plays a vital part in the planning of any City. The existing and anticipated growth patterns in the Puget Sound role of the private automobile will not diminish in the foreseeable region. Anticipated traffic demand for 1985 far exceeds the future. A technological breakthrough in personal transportation is freeway and arterial capacity of the network scheduled for com- not on the horizon, and even if such should occur, several decades pletion between 1972 and 1975. Consequently, arterials will have would be required for transition. to carry the overflow. Washington State is just entering the freeway age. Freeways IEarly action by Renton in improving its arterials is mandatory to sharpen competition by bringing alternate selections for employ- avoid a recurrence of the present congestion. ment, shopping, recreation, entertainment and culture within Several major freeway additions will be necessary in the Renton much reduced travel times. Freeways nearly double the distance3 area to carry anticipated 1985 traffic: that can be traveled within a given travel time, thus quadrupling the accessible area within that travel time. Population growth east 1. Extension of the Valley Freeway presently being constructed and south of Lake Washington and the increasing spendable in- 3 and terminating at Federal Aid Interstate No. 405 (FAI 405) come offer great opportunities for Renton, provided the freeway in southern Renton. Extension of the Valley Freeway to the system is coupled to an adequate arterial network in the city. north and along the general line of Renton Avenue and the City Light right-of-way to the City of Seattle's R.H.Thompson This arterial network is designed to benefit not only the Central Expressway is also recommended. Business District, the industrial complex, or the residential areas, but all elements of the community. The arterial plan provides for 2. Additional capacity on FAI 405 skirting Central Renton. The local and freeway access to the Central Business District, not 3 existing right-of-way of FAI 405 does not permit added widening through it. It is the framework for a new, more attractive and for greater capacity. Acquiring increased right-of-way within successful Renton. Renton on the present alignment is not economically feasible. 3 The added capacity needed could be provided by another free- way: 3 a. Adjacent to and paralleling South 188th, south of the present FAI 405 alignment; b. Along Cemetery Road, 3rd Avenue North,Airport Way and 3 Renton Avenue to a connection with Seattle's R. H.Thomp- son Expressway. This location is shown here. Added study is necessary to determine the most feasible route. I I I I 38 a 1 i ii,( \/:.:d'4"'°ll°°a "1.11%414111.1.4.""11".1.1°°\( ir alimillionimminommommimm r air t T SECONDARY ARTERIALS MM. 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Off-street parking directly accessible to the arterial traffic and adjacent to the sales-service area of the CBD. 3. The mall, an exclusively pedestrian street, creating a pleasant environ- ment for shoppers. 4. "Second" front doors oriented to parking areas providing the oppor- 1 tunity of walking through stores. 5. A major department store site. 3 The Renton Civic Center (library, city hall and the multi purpose hall) is closely integrated to the retail core, shares off-street parking, and is on the mall extension, adding considerably to the total Renton attraction. 3 The library, the first element of the Civic Center to be constructed, is located over the Cedar River. The view of this dramatic structure from 3 the freeway will be a continuing attraction and daily reminder of Renton's progressive approach. 3 The Renton Central Business District now includes 355,400 square feet 7 __ 'Th7 of sales-service area. 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PLAN , - rk .,. vig ile...,. ., ----1* Renton ,Washington . .': .. ., I .•V ,'..' ;;;i' :-.;1 1. Ric 1 .... ..._-—I 11 .... -.1' 1 ' ' ,' , %;,... '7:i '.' ' : .011rer'. .„ CORDON ROUTE , .1X.`"+. i . - • „ .3:43- NtE, v: sil"" •r'-,A„„44; PARKING I , ..1:•,&,1%- eZ. PEDESTRIAN MALL I , ..- - ,,-- I 1 I I "7-gii/j///,f 1, :la - I //i''/ Pt ;;.. --a-7 „f , , \t, \,,fk �� ,,i' ' 1 7, ,,, I„, 1 '11-1 : F;"---. 111111111 ildillirl'il1L-17.-Lij471141-7-4111 11 fri7 P: .'-'1 "-SI "Al i III 1 k ill II: lila �, if � � �i/�r,,,,,,,,,,,//��/ � �� Ice/ / i/� 1, 11 - g „to,' RENTON PLAZA Renton now has the opportunity to create one of the most attrac- J tive and convenient business districts in the Northwest — a center for pleasant shopping, entertainment, and community activities. 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' ,\ " ,.... IV P P e PHASE V P L 4 P , 1 VI y 1 1 / I Z\,.,, / .... 3 \\\\\x T w a 1011to 41L. New Ap, A �1:17 ii on as E '.\04:411111.1 ".'imme-..� ` 1111._ ,•.liKI ilkS .1, (i. 5 i0.111.11; ,/,_____ — Z ]4 __,_____, ------Trii 3 .....ill ---------7 RENTON PLAZA The Plaza, the focus of activity and the rallying point of civic pride, will be a pleasant location to stage art and craft shows, fashion shows and exhibits for community appreciation and enjoyment. I . I I 46 I r RECOMMENDATIONS The development of Renton Plaza will not be accomplished easily. Renton 5. Construct the library spanning Cedar River. This will be a dramatic has already exhibited the progressive disposition needed to meet competi- architectural treatment which will attract attention to the New Renton. tion. This attitude permeates throughout the entire community it is 6. Review and revise the City's Capital Improvement Program to stimu- F not restricted to only the merchants, the industrialists, and the property late early implementation of Renton Plaza. owners. The affirmative vote approving both the North Renton Inter- change and the Renton Library bond issues are concrete evidences of the 7. Authorize preparation of a detailed plan for Renton Plaza development. resident's recognition of the needs and their willingness to meet the issues. 8. Continue acquisition of parking areas to relieve the heavy on-street The following action should be pursued by the Mayor and City Council to parking demand. fulfill Renton's pressing need for improvements: 9. Form a development corporation capable of assembling land in order 1. Hold public hearings and adopt the Renton Plaza concept as the to offer the site for a major department store. Central Business District Comprehensive Plan. 2. Establish a permanent committee of citizens, property owners and businessmen to coordinate and promote implementation of the plan. 3. Initiate a study to determine the most feasible methods of financing Renton Plaza: a. Development Corporation b. Bonding c. Local Improvement Districts d. Urban Renewal. 4. Maintain close liaison with the Department of Highways to assure: a. Completion of the North Renton Interchange. b. Completion of Highway 5-C (Benson Highway) on the new align- E ment undercrossing the freeway (FAI 405) and connecting to the Smithers extension. This provides arterial service to Renton's major industrial complex, Renton Highlands and Renton CBD. c. Extension of the Valley Freeway presently terminating at the Federal Aid Interstate 405 interchange in Southern Renton. This extension to the north along the general line of Renton Ave. and the Seattle City Light right-of-way to Seattle's R.H. Thompson Expressway will relieve Renton's north-south arterials. d. Construction of a high capacity arterial to expressway standards generally paralleling FAI 405 to avoid an overflow of through traffic on Renton surface arterials. I L 47 I 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1 Information, data, and cooperation from many organizations has been basic to this study and development of Renton Plaza. These organizations include: Washington State Department of Highways 1 Puget Sound Regional Transportation Study Renton City Council I Renton Citizen's Advisory Committee Renton Chamber of Commerce Boeing Company (Airplane Division) Seattle First National Bank, Economic Department Particular acknowledgement is due a number of individuals including: 1 Mayor Don Custer Frank Aliment (former Mayor) Kay F. Johnson, Executive Secretary, Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce O. C. Sc , D , Indial Ri , i Boeing Company, AirplaneustrDivision elat ' *4- John H. Swansonott ,irectorChairman, Citizens Adonsvisory Committee 4; .ti * ;1: J. David Jensen, Planning Director, City of Renton `=� ��q� Puget Sound Regional Transportation Study: John'a r� — John K. Mladinov, Director --- � _ = Stephen George, Jr., Deputy Director li ...--11...- %��-41111710. =� ( � James W. Schmidt, Assistant Director, oil ml IL---.3 4...':010 elliE weft 11 � 1 S � Q �� Traffic and Transportation Division ] �l�� , reA11111. 41: .1 II 48 i f I f f f 1 C I APPENDIX I - - iIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU IIIIII11111111111111111�� 1111111111111111111 JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I r r APPENDIX A IGROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT Gross National Product, the nation's total output distributed among °°° households, government, domestic and foreign investments, is the o ,09 nation's economic barometer. Population trends and improved standards of living indicate continua- tion of the past 4% annual growth until 1975. This may then decrease ,, to 3%. In constant dollars the 505 billion Gross National Product of 1960 will be 1,320 billion in 1985. (National Planning Association.) '0 9,9 1 NATIONAL INCOME DISTRIBUTION — The trend toward higher incomes is expected to continue. In constant - °° 93 3.9 13.3 dollars a gross income of $10,000 or more a year included 9.6% of all ICC families in 1948, 18.5% in 1960 and is anticipated to be 48% by 1985 and 60.5% in year 2000. ,999'°° 31.3 ,9.0 13.3 ° The lower income bracket, $4,000 or less a year, has diminished sharply 54949 I from 42.8% in 1948 to 31.5% in 1960 and is anticipated to account for only 14.8% of 1985 families and 12.0% in year 2000. 19.3 24.0 n:9 u, -9999 C The individual and family presently consumes over 60% of the total goods and services produced annually in this country. The after-tax T6:2: - 11.0 6 OV,R income and personal expenditures of all households in the year 2000 iare expected to be over four times their current levels. I HOUSEHOLD EXPENITURES Durables such as houses, furniture and appliances account for about 14% of present day expenditures. Non-durables including clothing, '° �`.,,, 1 food and liquor total about 46% and services for medical-dental, legal - and personal care total 40%. ° „•�«,--�- The increase trend in durables and services is expected to continue with ,' ° [. non-durables dropping to about 40% of household expenditure. ,° [ -...... ---. '""' 1919 1900 1930 ,960 1970 1960 1909 IL I. 51 I 1 APPENDIX B 1 WASHINGTON POPULATION 7 1 Washington State's growth rate is expected to increase at a faster pace than the total United States growth rate but not as fast as the popu- 0 6 1 lation growth of King County. Population projections for Washington State are shown in a range of three levels representing a high, medium F 5 and low projection. The State's population in 1985 is expected to reach z 1 a total of between 4.9 million and 4.2 million. This would be an increase Z 4 of approximately 1.75 times the 1960 population of 2.8 million. The medium projection of 4.7 million has been used for planning purposes a 1 of 1985. 2 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 1 1 I WASHINGTON EMPLOYMENT a°° I Washington State's non-agricultural labor force history shows great "° increases except for modest declines in transportation and utilities. MANUFACTURING °° Manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing, service industries and 1 government have all at least doubled employment from 1935 to 1960. WHOLESALE A RETAIL TRADE ° Washington State lumber production employment has been slowly o 1 declining since 1940 although the lumber and forest products produc- SERVICE INDUSTRIES O tion has increased. Timber was the major base for industrial growth in = =1°° ' Washington until the past twenty years. Since then, the timber in- = 99 dustry's pre-eminence has been superseded by manufacturing. It is : GOVERNMENT expected that manufacturing will become an even larger employer. ° e° TRANSPORTATION A UTILITIES so 0 1913 19aE 1990 Iv95 195° 1933 1960 Ivea 1 1 52 Al F r PER CAPITA INCOME 30 Washington State per capita income has been continually higher than 25 the total United States per capita income. Since 1935, it has increased from $572 in 1935 to $2,459 in 1962. Although the national per capita �0 income has been slowly approaching that of Washington State, it is expected that the State average will continue to be slightly higher. STATE OF WASHINGTON E C 15 C 0 UNITED STATES 110 9 I 7 6 5 1935 1940 1945 1950 1955 1960 1962 GROWTH INDICATORS 40 30 Washington State's economic growth is reflected in rising bank debits and retail sales. The bank debit increase (for seven major Washington 20 cities) from 3.4 billion in 1937 to over 32.1 billion in 1962, nearly ten 10 BANK DEBITS times, far out-strips population growth which approximately doubled during this same period. This is concrete evidence of increasingly Ln 6 greater industrialization and business activity. s p 4 O a = RETAIL TOTAL ..SALES.0 O 2 1.0 6 4 .2 L1935 1940 1945 1950 1955 1960 1962 1 53 I ------...._. O I Jl /4 7 - 1k: : - ,. //z. ,..,...,_- \)4 - dte,.)%s:' -- 1,14,, \ ' 4,407,....,' \ .4 , v„/„, 4..i.,,, z •\ \W4, iii / 4 `* ,7,4 I IP , •\ ‘ , r '` • r"11.3V .tea , „ _ c : II Air..1111111/IIIIIIIIIIIIXPIIIIILY"IIIIf_IIIAMIIII ''' ' ' [['[":* Iin ! ! VPJ r1, ! J-, J O H N U J i A H A M A N D C O M P / U 1 * r S T A F 2 D I R E C T O R t , L A N N J r c G A N D T R P P , O J E C 1 . 2 3 . G o r d c ; i i c k s e n E C O N O M I C S R u h e i : . ; t ; & E S I G N A ‘ i i ) G R A P H I C S n c n s C K n a p p e t t S K E T C H . : W i l c o x