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Home My WebLink AboutORD 2204 r * e '� a � `� • " � t �kll�tl`�/�(, .. � ORDINANCE N0. ,��`� r � AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING - A- "LAND USE RE$�ORT" AND "�OLiCY STATEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY" TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIV£ Pi,AN WHEREAS the City of Renton has heretofore adopted a Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the City of Renton which plan, together with amendments, has heretofore been re-adopted, and � � WHER£AS said comprehensive plan r.equires implementation ther.�of from time to time as set forth in City of Renton Reso3ution No. 1240 duly passed and approved May 4, � 1964, and WHEREAS the Planning Commission of the City of Renton has heretofore duly I� prepared a certain "Land U�e Report" as an implementation of the Comprehensive Plan heretofore adopted, including the land use map, together with a T1Policy Statement for Development of Community" and public hearings having heen held thereon by the Planning Commission on or about July 28, 1965 and August 18, 1965, and a further public hearing having been held before the City Council of the City o€ Renton on or about December 6, 1965 in the Council Chambers of the City and all parties appearing in favor of or in opposition to said implementing plans and reports having been duly heard at such hearing, NOW THEREFORE �� $E IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS: SECTIDN I: That certain "Land_ Use Report, 1965'�, a copy of y��iich is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth, tvgether with that certain "Policy Statement for Development of Communi;ty" 1965, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth, are hereby adopted as further implementation of the City's "Comprehensive Plan for the Physical Development of the City of Renton"; and any and all plans and reports, including that certain land use map heretofore adopted by Resolution No. 1240 under date of May 19, 1.964 and re-adopted on April 5, 1965 by Ordinance No. 2142 are hereby superseded and repealed. � SECTION II: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect: �rom and after its passage, approval and legal publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL �his 17th day of January, 1966. � -�. l�,. _ . �. / _Helmie Nelson, Ci�y Cle�k� - � APPROVED BY THE MAYOR, this 17th day of Janu ry, 1966. �► . . APPROVED A FORM: .� 'Z.. Z��%��1'"��:�° � ��.' __ . �� Dor�ald W. Cuister:.;,. Mayor � Gerard M. Shellan, City Attorney DATE OF PUBLICATION: ��' i � 1966 � ,��. .: -- � ' - . , �� / 7 � '�� V' 1� k �� ; � . � � �� i��'� �P�;;` .��;, �� i��i�� ' � �i � � � �.�: � � a j � .-" .., ;� � �� - �� .. 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O U �/ �'� '�, CITY HALL, CEDAR RIVER PARK, RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 • ALPINE 5-3464 a � � DOUGLAS K. FELKER, Chairman • DR. BAIRD M. BARDARSON • WESLEY J. BUSCH �' 3� GERALD CORDELL • JAMES E. DENZER • DAYLE E. GARRISON • LOUIS PERETTI �9tis ti��' JOHN RACANELLO • CLARKE TEEGARDEN • J. DAVID JENSEN, Planning Director Q�RT CAPITA�� July 2� , 1965 Honorable Mayor ponald W. Custer Members of the City Council Gentlemen: The development of the Renton Urban Area Comprehensive Plan is but the initial step in the process of bettering the community environment and plan- ning for the future. To achieve more than superficial benefits from the coordinated plans and proposals will require constant attention to the plan concepts by the • community's responsible leaders and officials. To aid in this all important function, a Policy Statement for the use of the Planning Commission and City Council has been prepared. Upon its adoption the official Policy State- � ment establishes the general standards and broad guidelines to be used in the further development of the community. In addition, the Policy Statement defines the community's short and - long range goals and objectives, and outlines the methods by which the Plan may be implemented, and the goals and objectives achieved� The implementing tools - the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances have been prepared heretofore, and the Capital Improvement Program will shortly be completed. This Policy Statement, together with the other published elements of the Plan, now provides the City with the basis for an up to date coordinated approach to the immediate and long range problems which we now experience or foresee. The Planning Commission and the Planning Department take pleasure in presenting this Policy Statement for your consideration. Re spectfully, . J. avi Jensen, Planning Director pouglas K. Felker, Chairman P O L I C Y S T A T E M E N T C O M P R E H E N S I V E P L A N R E N T O N U R B A N A R E A RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION JULY, 1965 I The preparation of this report was aided by the Washington Department of Com- � merce and Economic Development through a Federal Grant from the Urban Re- newal Administration of the Housing and Home Agency, under the Urban Plann- ing Assistance Grant Program authorized by Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954. T 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN 1 Z : A GENER.AL STATEMENT ON THE PLAN 1 3. A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF STUDIES 2 A. Studies 2 B. Analysis 3 1. Population 3 �, 2 . Economics 3 � 3. Physical Studies 3 a . Land Use 3 ' b. Types of Soils and Economic Land Use 3 c. Topographic and Planimetric Maps 4 4. THE PLAN 4 A. The Neighborhood and Community Plan 4 1. The Neighborhood 4 2 . The Community 5 B. Density Plan 5 C . School Plan 5 D. Subdivision of Land 5 E. Traffic Ways 6 F . Standards for Shopping Centers 6 1. Location 6 2 . Strip development 6 3. Size 7 a. Neighborhood 7 b. Community 7 c. Region 7 G. Industrial Development 7 H. Parks and Recreation Facilities 9 SUMMARY g i_ _ _ I FOREVVORD: II � The City of Renton has great potential far development into a clean and attractive industrial city � ane which will be even mare important to zhe economy II of the Puc�efi Saund Region and the Narthwest than it i� tadaye The City enjoys the benefits af many requisites ta such potentia3. AIRPORZS� 'The Renton and nearby Sea�Tac airporks are important links in the growing natianal and warld system of airways , and serve the R.U .A. and it.s industrial and population cem�- ters a RAILROADSe Railraad transportation service is provided to the community II through the several companie� which operate in the Regzfln. INDUSTRIAL LANDS; In the Eariingtan and Green River Valley areas lazge tracts of Iand poten�:ially � suitable for industrial use are conveniently located adjacent, ta the major rail�- I road system . UTILTTIESe An abundant su�ply af natural gas, electric pawer, and wa�er is available to meet the needs af the R .U.A. Sewage and industrial II wastes can be handled for many years through Metra`s recen.tly comple�ed Renton Treatment Plant. �rV"ATERFRt�NT RESOURCES: The City has river and lake II front area s suitable far the development of limited freshwa�er rnarina s and cam�- mercial moarages. These assets, however, are not withoufi their drawbacks. The operation of the railraads and the location of their rail Iines in the Central Area �end to limit and restrict business growth. Traffic congestion, depressed property values, , and unwie3dy divided districts are among other problems related to the railroads in the Central Area a - Likewise, the advantages c�f an abundance af electrical power also poses serious prablems. The ccrmmunity is disrupted by a random array of transmission , line facilties. Wide easements converge on the center of the community in a web-like pattern, again creating unwieldy area s, difficuit to plan and develop. To a certain extent, the same problems of Iimited applicatian of Iand use arises in connectian with the rights of way of the City of Seattle Cedar River underground aquaducts which serve the Seattle Metropolitan Area. These cross through the cammunity, sometimes using streets, but frequently slashing through residential and commercial districts withaut regarc-� far street and arterial pat�erns. Natural gas transmission lines, while less disruptive than ot�er major uti2� ities both above and below graund, are also evident. in the community. The many impartant roads that converge on the community compri.se an im�- portant asset and contribufie to the cammunity`s strategic location and econamic well�being. But they also const.itute difficult and complex problems, for the traf- fic which they carry must be channelled through the City with a minir�um of incon- vience and with an optimum of safety. Two rivers, the Green and the Cedar, though they create problems , are - asse�s with potential for great beauty. These can become outstanding attractions . For instance, in the Central Area, the Cedar River can become an iznportant focal point far the commercial district, the parks and �he Civic Centere I� can be V beautified to its maximum potential through a plan of grading and excavation which will make of the river and the waterway more than just an uninspired channel ' through which the water runs. Railroads can be acljusted and moved to alleviate many of the problems and conflicts in present locations. Overhead transmission lines may some day be eliminated through improved technology, or placed underground, freeing surface lands for more productive and attractive uses. New systems for the handling of traffic must be developed, recognizing primary traffic movements. This will allow channelling of heavy traffic flows into adequately planned and built arterials and expressways , freeing lesser streets of unwanted conge stion and traffic interference. Blessed as the community is with these many assets , and plagued as it is by the proi�lems they create, the City has a unique opportunity to shape an out- standing environment by proper planning and the coordination of future improvements. VI � A ' POLICY STATEMENT , RENTON URBAN AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN l. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to secure for the citizens of the City of Renton and its urban environs the social and economic advantages which will result from an orderly and well planned use of the land within and adjacent to the City. 2 . A GENERAL STATEMENT ON THE PLAN The City had its beginnings in 1�53 when Henry Tobin settled near the Black River in the area now occupied by the Renton Shopping Center. Following the dis- covery of coal deposits in the 1860's , the first coal mine was opened in 1873 by Captain William Renton. Thereafter the community grew more rapidly, attracting emigrant Italian miners and workmen. New life and strength were inj ected into the community with the advent of the Denny-Renton Clay and Coal Company (Gladding McBean) , and the Pacific Car and Foundry Plant, shortly after the turn of the century. Later, with the estab- . lishment of the present Boeing Airplane Company facilities and the building of ex- tensive public housing in the Highlands and Cedar River Park areas during World War II, the City flourished and continued to grow. The coal-mining era had largely passed by the early 1920's. Those years and the depression of the early 1930's produced little growth or change in the com- munity with the exception of public improvements constructed under the W.P.A. program. Following World War II many changes were wrought upon the community. The majority of the public housing units erected during the war were removed. How- ever, the single family,homes and many of the duplex units in the Highlands were sold with the land and remain today - many of the duplexes in their original and sub- standard condition. The City, which had a population of 4,488 persons at the beginning of World War II, now stands at an estimated 21,600. The City limits, following the �original incorporation in 1901, changed little until the close of World War II. Since that time the City has steadily increased in area and now covers over 13. 5 square miles. Many other changes in growth and traffic patterns will follow completion of the Interstate Highway through the City. The increased tempo of residential devel- opment also brought new and more widespread problems to the community, mostly within the outlying areas. These developing residential areas are being crossed and recrossed with new roads and arterials - many more will follow. Other devel- ' opment patterns are evic�ent in the form of new apartments, new commercial build- ings, and new industrial sites. 1 • The community°s future need for new schools and parks will require a care- ful evaluation of fiscal policies ;and financial resources. These basic facilities , tot�ether with other public improvements, must be provided for the population if the community is to achieve a balance equitable to the needs of both the future population and industry. To this end, then, a plan has been draw��and carefully studied in light of the pa st and with a view to the future. The City of Renton Comprehensive Plan, consisting of several plan re- ports and maps, affords a visualization of the City and its immediate environs, both presently and in the future. It is not a final blueprint, but rather a general design for future growth. Since conditions and needs are bound to change in coming years , the Plan should be reviewed and revised from time to time in order to provide an up to date guide. As each new improvemert is proposed, it should be studied and compared with the Plan in order that the best possible placement and timing of the improvement can be made. The coordinated General Development Plan Maps which outline the future land use areas of the City are the basic and most important single parts of the Comprehensive Plan.,. These maps should not be confused with the tools by which the Comprehensive Plan will be implemented, such as the r�gulation of land use through zoning, .or the official acts of governing bodies and adminstrati�e depart- ments. , 3. A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF STUDIES A. Studies: In the development of a comprehensive pIan for the City, a number of. projects have been undertaken to provide basic anformation necessary for the development of a carefully integrated plan for the community and its environs. Included among these was an economic study of the commun- ity's potential for future growth and development as a part of the Puget Sound Region within the Seattle Metropolitan Area. A forecast has been computed fo.r the future population and its distribution. Topographic and planimetric base ;maps have been prepared and a land use survey made. The needs and requirements for public and private services and the locational criteria therefor ha s been evaluated and determined. Within this framework of basic .information, a plan for the City and its surrounding areas has been developed into an integrated pattern of residential neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas, arter- ials and streets systems , and other land uses. Th��s plan is expected to meet the needs of the people and make the most of the community's resources and other potentialities. It is suggested as a basis for fur- ther more detailed studies. During the development of the Plan, meet- � . ings were held with local neighborhood and business groups to encour- '� ° age their active participation in its preparation. � 2 . B. Analysis: • 1. Population: Population data and figures were obtained from several sources and though minor variations between actuality and the projection may occur, such would not materially alter the use- fulness of the plan. Of course, if unforseen conditions cause drastic population changes , there would possibly be a necess- ity for re-evaluation of some or all of the plan. Results of the study are more fully reflected in the Popula- tion Report for the Renton Urban Area, which provides projec'= tions to 1985. 2 . Economics: An economic analysis has been made of the �ommunity's economic resources and potentials utilizing information obtain- ed from the U. S Bureau of the Census; Washington State Tax Commission; Puget Sound Regional Transportation Study; LT. S. Department of Commerce; "Puget Sound Economic Analysis" , A. D. Little; "1961 Statistical Handbook on Aviation" , Federal ' Aviation Agency; "Projections of the Years 1976 to 2000" , Out- door Recreation Resources Review Committee, and others . . Data and futures were int�etpreted and projected to the year 1985 . The results of this study are contained in "Renton Economic Perspectives" , pr�.�iared.and published by John Graham and Com- . any. 3. Physical Studies: a. Land U se: A complete land use study was made of the Renton Ur- ban Area. This included a complete inventory and mapping of all existing residential , industrial, commercial, public, and other ph�ysical developments in the City of Renton and in the nearby areas through january 1964. This study also provides a sound basis for the �uidance and projection of � future development. b. Types of Soils and Economic Land Use: Soils and Slope maps have been made to illustrate the types and slope of soils existing throughout the Renton : , Urban Area. This information is :used as a guide to aid in determining the location of suitable areas for residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, agricultural and other ' uses. 3 • c. Topographic and Planimetric Mapse � , Topographic and planimetric maps of the Renton Urban Area were made to provide both accurate and general inform mation regarding the character of the terrain and the loca� tion of structures and other land improvements. 4. THE PLAN: � A. '�he Neighborhood and Community Plana It is the objective of the City of Renton to encourage the devel- opment of the community and its immediate environs into neighbor� hoods and general communities according to the criteria described herein. 1. The Neighborhood: The neighborhood is made up of a group of families general� ly ranging in size from 1000 ;to 1500 in number, but in densely populated areas may range upwards to 2000 or 2500. These neighborhood families will generally have group interests and like problerrl'sa The land area of the neighl�orhood will vary, ranging . in size from less than one�half square mile �n densely developed districts to much larger areas in partially developed districts. � An ideal neighborhood will consist of a relatively solid pat- tern of homes, linked by quiet streets and centered about an el� ementary school and park. A small neighborhood shopping center may be located near the edge of the neighborhi�od in a position convenient to adjacent neig�hborhoods as well. In planning neighborhoods the creation ot residential districts free of overcrowding influence s, arterial traffic, and the unwar� ranted encroachment of commercial and industrial uses are impor� tant objectives. The arterials , highways , and freeways of the community should be used in defining the boundaries of neis��hbor- hoods : These trafficways should be so designed that they function efficiently, providing direct arterial service to the neic�hborhoods. Their operation should not conflict or interfere with the �£unctions of the residential neighborhoods. Other natural or manmmade dividers and obstacles such as railroads , rivers, utility corridors, steep topography, and open space belts of land should °also be used to form the boundaries of neighborhood unit s. In planning, however, it i s �ece s sary to work with existing dond.itions which must be recognized in ' order to guide new growth to achieve at least an approximation of the ideal. 4 � 2 . The Community: • The community , the next larger unit of planning, generally comprises several neighborhoods joined for comm:ercial and com- mon special service purposes. In most instances the design for a pleasant living environment tends to �encompass not only man's need for a home, but his necessity to earn a living. The community might have, preferably in close proximity, employment centers such as commercial and light industrial districts to provide local emplo�ment. The community should be large enough to support junior and senior high schools , a shopping center, professional offices, a library, a health cen- ter, a theater,and to pr.�;�,ide fire and police protection, public sewage disposal, ample street lighting, and other essential utilities and services. B. Density Plan: It should be the objective �of the City of Renton to regulate the general densities of population in accordance with the following: 1. Within the single-family detached dwellina residential areas , ' population densities .�hould not exceed six families per acre. In single-family attached dwellinq areas (town houses) densi- . ties should not exceed ten families per acre. 2 . Within the multiple-family areas, population densities should not exceed forty (40) families per acre. 3. Population densities recommended for any given area shall take into consideration the physical limitations of the soils and topography, the community facilities available, and the trends of existing development. C . School Plan: _. lhe C'ity of Renton and its surrounding �urban area is served by the Renton, Kent, Issaquah, and Tahoma School Districts. Within the City the standards to be used for determination of size and lo- cation of educational facilities are .those set forth in the Communi- ty Facilities Report of the Comprehensive Plan for the Renton Urban Area. In the County area , the King County Planning Department and the Superintendent of Schools report entitled "A Guide for School Planning In King County - 1962" has been adopted as a guide. . D. Subdivision of Land: It shall be the objective of the City to require in the subdivision ' of land insofar as possible, the dedication of streets in proper . r_ ' locations and with proper widths a . Individual building lots shall be of a propsr size and shape for their intended useP and sites for school.s and parks should be provi- ded, or reservation made for their� future acquisi�ion, E. Traffic .Waysa It shall be the objective of the City to develop or require the development of its tra�fic ways in accordance with their intended use. Generally, heavy and fast moving traffic will be routed around neighborhoods with only minor residential streets bisectirig them. Right of way width standards for different classifications ot streets shall be those developed in detail and contained in the Arterials and Streets Report of the R.U.A. Comprehensive Plan. The construction of streets shall be related to need and function as determined by traffic engineering studiese Subdivision plats employing curviliniar streets, cul de sacs, modified gr�id systems, planned unit developments, cluster type desxgns and other suitable design arrangements are desir�abl�a�ad`.• s�a:ul.��be utilized in adapting land to re sidential use o Properly designed plats �:elated to terrain conditions will be pleasing to the • eye, economically sound, and safe for the residents. F. Standards for Shopping Centerse In the development of shoppinq centers and commercial districts it shall be the objective of the City to require compliance with the following standardse 1. The lo�ation of shopping areas should, generally, be such that pro� 'te.ctiQn°.i:scg��ni:to.z�sTd�:i�#ia1:.�ar.ea��r�nnrn�rrznra�r�n�'�ci�:l�zi��s s enc�c�achment. At the same time they should be located in area s which are convenient to potential customers. 2 . Highways and arterials should be kept free from strip type bus� iness encroachments which materially reduce their usefulnessa If strip commercial zones are allowed to develop, the arterial's primary function, the safe movement of traffic, becomes a seconm dary consideration. In such instances , the development of multi- ple access points and the undesirable conflicts arising from many left turn and crossing moverhents create hazardous conditions det- rimental to the safety and welfare of the general public. On the other harid, shopping facilities do require easy access to arterials and highways, enabling customers to travel between � residential and shopping areas quickly and with a maximum degree of safety s 6 � , The lo�ical location for neighborhood centers will generally be at the j�anctions of the arterial streets bordering two or more neigh- borhoods. A pattern of community and regional business centers ' would likewise appear logical when placed near the common or abut- ting corners of several neighborhoods or community areas. Existing centers should be encouraged to expand outward in a radial pattern utilizing the vacant lots and tracts in the path of de- velopment. Substandard str_uctures and unrelated or undesirable uses should be.removed or relocated in the expansion process to achieve a consistent and orderly development pattern. By-passing or leap-frogging beyond or into adjacent areas will generally re- sult in blighted conditions, or other ill effects and should be dis- couraged or prevented. In the development of business property, certain regulatory standards must be observed including building setbacks , height lim- itations, offstreet parking ratios and other basic requirements estab- lished for the respective distr.iets. n 3. The size of shopping centers should be determined by the following criteria or standard s. a. The Neighborhood Center should be_�designed to serve from 1500 to 10 , 000 persons and shoufid.vary in size from 5 to 2 0 acres. • b. The Community Shopping Center should be designed to serve from 20 ,000 to 100, 000 persons and range in size from 20 to 40 acres. c. The Regional Center, normally a self contained business district, should be designed to serve a population of 100 , 000 persons or more and should include 40 acres or more in the site. G. Industrial Development: The purpose of indicating industrial areas is not to dictate how in- dustry should develop, but rather to recommend the best location for industrial use based on available information and advanced planning principle s. Industry cannot be adapted to just any site or locale. Unless well planned for, certain detrimental influences such as excessively heavy traf fic, high sound levels , smoke, glare, ground vibration, etc, may produce blight in the surrounding areas. Certain basic factors and site conditions are desiralile�or industrial development. They are: 1. Level land with good drainage. 2 . Larger parcels and tracts not broken up by many small ownerships or uses . 7 ' 3. Direct access to transportation (railroads, highways, airports and waterways) . 4. Availability of electrical power, water and natural gas systems, and sewage facilities. 5 . An immediate or potential labor supply. 6. Proximity to market s. 7 , Proximity to raw mate�ials or supply sources . In any suburban area it is well to°encourage Industrial Park type operations as new industries are built. It is desirable that any use would be allowed in such a park �hen it conformed to the following: :First, it does not :generate or cause smoke, dust, glare, smog , or excessive o�dors. Second, it does not result in water pollution beyond the limits of the plant. Industrial parks should be designed to protect surrounding uses and properties by providing screening and adequate setbacks. • The reservation of space in the industrial park is an aid to in- dustry in providing adequate r�aom for its efficient operation, poten� tial or planned expansion, employee parking, and landscaping and other site impr.avements . A plant which is carefully sited,�p�i�op'r.�ately designed and land� scaped wi 11 be attractive in appearance and, if well�maintained, can be- a source of pride to the company employees and the community. While some light industries may be located near residential neigh- borhoods, bthers should be located only within special light indust- rial areas with more open space , or adjacent to heavy industrial districts. Heavy industry should be located where adequate utilities, communication, and transportation are available, where reasonable dis- ta-r�ces to living areas will minimize commuting time, but where the , community will be protected from the greater noise, smoke, odors , and activities of such installations. With the construction of many miles of new highways and freeways within and adjacent to the City, it is the City's objective to aid in creating and maintaining the appearance of clean, attractively land� scaped, functional circulation systems. The City further intends to encourage and allow the development � of new comr-nercial and industrial park. developments adjacent to these freewa,y_s and highways in appropriate locations. The standards 8 ' governing location and deveiopment. shall be based on those adopted by other municipalities and employed in the development of success� . ful industrial and commercial parlcs in many parts of tk�e U. S a and Canada. The beneficial results which can be achieved may be obm served in the nearby Andover and Overlake industrial park developm ments located in 'Iukwila and Bell�evue, H. Parks and Recreation Facilities; It shall be the objective of the City fo plan for the development of park and recreational facilties generally in accordance with the following; 1. It is desirable that each neighbor.hood have a neighborhood park approximately 5 acres or more in size, Dependent on the devel� . opment of joint use pragrams, large elementary school �ites may be considered as providing �his f.aci3.ity, or in the alternative , park sites may be located in close proximity to schools. 2 . It is desirable that each community have a communi�y par.k of - - -- _-- - sufficient size to provide for athletic fields, a gymnasium or field house and swimming pool for community use. Where pos� sible , it is desirable that joint use of the facilities with a jun� � . ior high or high school be obtained. 3. Large swimming beaches and places of natural beauty should be � developed as regional and special parks. The development of these areas for recreational use usually depends on two condi� tions. First, some areas have inheren�c par3c qualities , such as steep or difficult topography, marsh lands , beach frontage, large wooded areas, etc. Second, they are accessible to large num� bers of people. 4 e _The City of Renton contains approximately 109 acres of developed and planned public park area� whi.ch measured against the minim mum standards recommended by state and local agencies and the National Recreation AssociationB provides less than 50% of the current population's requirements for park and open space, This leave s the community with l.e s s �han enough for its pre sent citi� zens and too little to provide attraction for new residents to the community. Tt is the City°s policy to provide park and r.ecreation� al faciliti�s to adequately serve the existing and future population. SUMMARY: It is the plan and policy of t.he City of Renton, through its physical, economm ic, and cultural development, t.o encourage the appropriate use of land throughout . the municipality. To this end, the City will encourage proper employznent of conm struction methods and land use principles, and promote �he coordinated developm ment of undeveloped arease It will further give considerafiion to the prevention of 9 � overcrowding of land ; the avoidance of undue concentrations� of population; and provision for adequate light and air by securing open arrangements of carefully • spaced buildings and building groups. It will.•be important for the City to reserve appropriate allotments of land in new developments for all the requirements of community life. At the same time, the conservation and restoration of the natural beauty of the community°s,cultural and natural resources will be a primary goal. As these goals are achi eved, the formation of functional, natural neighborhood and community units will result. 1C RENTON CITY COUNCIL • Donald W. Custer, Mayor Henry C Pedersen, Council President Bruce T. Hulse Hugh D. Bruce Vern H. Morri s jeanette Dahlquist George J. Perry Charles Delaurenti Dan Poli Avery Garrett Henry E. Schellerfi Glenn C . Gianini Thomas W. Trimm Former Members: Frank Aliment, Mayor Clarence Dullahant, Walt Reid, Richard Johnson RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION Douglas K. Felker, Chairman Dr. Baird M. Bardarson john Racanello Wesl�ey J. Busch Clark Teegarden Gerald Cordell Ex-Officio: , James E. Denzer Councilman Thomas W. Trimm Dayle E. Garrison jack Wilson, City Engineer Richard Stredicke Former Members: Lewis Peretti, Jay E. Holme s, Mike Lotto, Charle s McGarrigle, William Trimm, Stan Wilson, Robert Wray, Walt Reid, Marvin Schroeder, Burt Andersen PLANNING DEPARTMENT j. David jensen, Planning Director James Magstadt Assistant Planner Merlin Logan, Resigned Assistant Planner Betty Fullerton * Planner Sid Glover * Consultant Larry Frazier * Planning Technician R. A. Peterson * Planning Technician Pearl Carter Clerk Steno IT Barbara Malherek * Stenographer Gary Carlos * Lithographer * Temporary Edited by: Amy Elizabeth Hillyard