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Home My WebLink AboutLUA-04-001NEIGHBORHOOD DETAIL MAP S 2nd t I I L,;;! ,. -- E~lITIJ I I . ~e'{ I m ~~b:ZL_~ ____ ----- I 'II I r=-i 1111 Iir-t I '1 DeVELOPMENT PLANNING CITY OF RENTON JAN 1 32004 RECEIVED 2nd t • • CITY OF RENTON PLANNING / BUILDING / PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM Date: January 19, 2005 To: City Clerk's Office From: Holly Graber Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office Project Name: Parking Code Amendments -Downtown Core LUA (file) Number: LUA-04-001, ECF Cross-References: Downtown Core -Parking Code Amendments AKA's: Project Manager: Don Erickson Acceptance Date: April 28, 2004 Applicant: City of Renton -EDNSP Owner: Contact: Alex Pietsch PID Number: ERC Decision Date: May 18, 2004 ERC Appeal Date: June 7, 2004 Administrative Approval: Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: ) Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: PARKING CODE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE DOWNTOWN CORE AREA. ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED IN JANUARY OF 2004. REVISED PROPOSAL RECEIVED 4-26-2004. Location: Renton DowntoWn Core -south of Cedar River, west of Mill Ave S, north of S 4th Street and east of Morris Ave S. Comments: CITY OF RENTON, WASlllNGTON ORDINANCE NO. 5087 e Amends ORDs 3988, 4671, 4722, 4999, Amended by ORO 5100 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 4-4-080 OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY CREATING PARKING STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASlllNGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 4-4-080.B.I of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: I. Applicability a. Within the Downtown Core (as depicted in RMC Section 4-4-080.C): This Section, except for subsections 4-4-080.F.I through F.9 and 4-4-080.J, shall apply in the following cases: 1. New buildings or structures. If construction replaces an existing building, only the area exceeding the area of the original structure shall be used to calculate required parking. ii. Building/structure additions. Only the area exceeding the area of the original structure shall be used to calculate required parking. b. Outside the Downtown Core: Off-street parking, loading areas~ and driveways shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this Section in the following cases: 1 4517, 5030 ----------------------!---------------~----------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 5087 1. New Buildings or Structures. 11. Building/Structure Additions: The enlargement or remodeling of an existing building/structure by more than one-third (1/3) ofthe area of the building/structure. iii. Paving or Striping: The paving of a parking lot with permanent surface, or striping a previously unstriped lot. IV. Change in Use: The change of all or a portion of a building/structure or land use to a use requiring more parking than the previous use, as specified in subsection F.l 0 of this Section, except when located in a shopping center. v. Activities Requiring Deliveries or Shipments: Uses requiring merchandise deliveries and/or shipments shall provide adequate permanent off-street loading space in addition to required parking for the use. SECTION II. Section 4-4-080.B.4 of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 4. Future Changes to Parking Arrangement: Any future changes in parking arrangements or number of spaces must be approved by the Development· Services Division. SECTION III. Section 4-4-080.C of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2 ORDINANCE NO. 5087 C. DOWNTOWN CORE AREA MAP: SECTION IV. Sections 4-4-080.E.2 and 3 of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as follows: 2. Off-Site Parking: a. When Permitted. If sufficient parking is not available on the premises of the use, a private parking area may be provided off-site, except for single and two (2) family dwellings. b. Agreement Required. A parking agreement insuring that off-site parking is available for the duration of the use shall be approved by the Development Services Director, following review by the City Attorney. 3 _______________________ 1 ___________________________________________ __ ORDINANCE NO. 5087 c. Additional Information Required: The Development Services Division shall review the following as part of the permit process: 1. A letter of justification addressing the need for off-site parking and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. ii. A site plan showing all dimensions of parking spaces, aisles, landscaping areas, adjacent street improvements, curb cuts, and on-site and adjacent uses and buildings. d. Fees: No charge for use of such parking area shall be made in any residential zone except on a weekly or monthly basis. e. Maximum Distance to Off-Site Parking Area: 1. All Zones Within the Downtown Core: No distance requirements apply when both the use and off-site parking are located within the Downtown Core. 11. Within the UCN 1 and UCN 2 Zones: Off-site parking shall be within five hundred feet (500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve residential uses, and within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of the building or use ifit is intended to serve nonresidential uses. 111. All Other Zones: Off-site parking shall be within five hundred feet (500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve residential uses, and within seven hundred fifty feet (750') of the building or use ifit is intended to serve nonresidential uses. f. Transportation Management Plan Exception: The PlanninglBuilding Public Works Department may modify the maximum distance requirements ifa Transportation Management Plan or other acceptable transportation system will adequately provide for the parking needs of the use and the conditions outlined in RMC 4-9-250.D.2 are met. 3. Joint Use Parking Facilities: 4 e ORDINANCE NO. 5087 a. When Permitted: Joint use of parking facilities may be authorized only for those uses that have dissimilar peak-hour demands. b. Agreement Required. A parking agreement insuring that joint use parking is available for the duration of the uses shall be approved by the Development Services Director, following review by the City Attorney. c. Maximum Distance to Joint Use Parking: 1. All Zones Within the Downtown Core: No distance requirements apply when both the use ~d joint use parking are located within the Downtown Core. 11. Within the UCN 1 and UCN 2 Zones: Joint use parking shall be within seven hundred fifty feet (7S0') of the building or use ifit is intended to serve residential uses, and within one thousand five hundred feet (1,SOO') of the building or use if it is intended to serve nonresidential uses. iii. All Other Zones: Joint use parking shall be within seven hundred fifty feet (7S0') of the building or use it is intended to serve. d. Special Provisions for Subdivision of Shopping Center:.Parking areas in shopping centers may operate as common parking for all uses. If a shopping center is subdivided, easements and/or restrictive covenants must grant use and provide for maintenance of common parking and access areas. SECTIONV. Section 4-4-080.F.7.b, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: S .............. ______________ I ____ I ________________ L ________________________________ _ .. ORDINANCE NO. 5087 b. Landscape Approval Required: All landscaping under this Section is subject to approval by the Development Services Division. SECTION VI. Section 4-4-080.F.l O.e of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as shown in Exhibit A, attached. SECTION VII. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and 30 days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 28th day of_-----'J:......:u;;,.;,.n;:...:.e ____ , 2004. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 28th day of_--=::...Ju=n:..:..::e=---_____ :, 2004. ~~ Don Persson; M~yorPro Tempore Date of Publication: 7/2/2004 ( summary) ORD.1089:12112/03:ma 6 ORDINANCE NO. 5087 EXHIBIT A e. Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use: Modification of these minimum or maximum standards requires written approval from the Planning/Building/Public Works Department (see RMC 4-9-250). USE GENERAL: , , " ,',>,', ';, Mixed occupancies: (2 or 3 different uses in the same building or sharing a lot. For 4 or more uses, see 'shopping center' requirements). Uses not specifically identified in this Section: NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES The total requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be the sum of the-requirements or the several uses computed separately, unless the building is classified as a "shopping ~enter" as defined in RMC 4-11-190. Planning/Building/Public Works Department ~taff shall determine which of the below uses is most similar based upon staff experience with various uses and information provided by the applicant. The amount of required parking for uses not listed above shall be the same as for he most similar use listed below. Detached and semi-attached dwellings: A minimum of 2 per dwelling unit. Tandem parking is allowed. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked on a lot, including those vehicles under repair and restoration, unless kept within an enclosed building. Bed and breakfast houses: 1 per guest room. The parking space must not be located in any required setback. Manufactured homes within a manufactured~ minimum of 2 per manufactured home site, home park: plus a screened parking area shall be provided 1 or boats, campers, travel trailers and related ~evices at a ratio of 1 screened space per 10 units. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked on a lot, including those vehicles under repair and restoration, unless kept within an enclosed building. ............................... ---------------------------------------------- ORDINANCE NO. 5087 USE Congregate residence: Attached dwellings within the CD, RM-U, RM-T, UCN-1, UCN-2 Zones and within that portion of the CS Zone lying within District C of the Suburban and Neighborhood Center Residential Bonus District: !Attached Dwellings within the RM-N, RM-C land RM-I Zones: NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES 1 per sleeping room and 1 for the proprietor, plus 1 additional space for every 4 persons ~mployed on the premises. 1.B per 3 bedroom or larger dwelling unit; 1.6 per 2 bedroom dwelling unit; 1.2 per 1 bedroom or studio dwelling unit. RM-T Zone Exemption: An exemption to the standard parking ratio formula may be granted ~y the Development Services Director allowing 1 parking space per dwelling unit for ~evelopments of less than 5 dwelling units with ~ bedrooms or less per unit provided adequate pn-street parking is available in the vicinity of he development. ~ per dwelling unit where tandem spaces are not provided; and/or ~.5 per dwelling unit where tandem parking is !provided, subject to the criteria found in !Subsection F .B.d of this Section. iAttached Dwellings within all other zones: 1.75 per dwelling unit where tandem spaces jare not provided; and/or 12.25 per dwelling unit where tandem parking is !provided, subject to the criteria found in Isubsection F .B.d of this Section. Attached dwelling for low income elderly: 1 for every 4 dwelling units. Attached dwellings: 1 per unit Attached dwellings for low income elderly: 1 for every 3 dwelling units. 2 ORDINANCE NO. 5087 USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES CQNiMERCIALACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE DOWNTOWN CORE,EXCEPTSHOPPING CENTERS: .. . Drive-through retail or drive-through ~ervice: Banks: Convalescent centers: Day care centers, adult day care (I and II): Hotels and motels: ,.,ortuaries or funeral homes: Vehicle sales (large and small vehicles) ~ith outdoor retail sales areas: 3 ~tacking spaces: The drive-through facility ~hall be so located that sufficient on-site ~ehicle stacking space is provided for the handling of motor vehicles using such facility ~uring peak business hours. Typically 5 ~tacking spaces per window are required unless otherwise determined by the Development Services Director. Stacking spaces cannot obstruct required parking spaces or ingress/egress within the site or extend into the public right-of-way. A minimum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor area and a maximum of 0.5 per 100 ~quare feet of net floor area except when part pf a shopping center. 1 for every 2 employees plus 1 for every 3 beds. 1 per employee and 2 loading spaces within 100' .of the main entrance for every 25 clients pf the program. 1 per guest room plus 2 for every 3 employees. 1 per 100 square feet of floor area of assembly rooms. 1 per 5,000 square feet. The sales area is not ~ parking lot and does not have to comply with ~imensional requirements, landscaping or the bulk storage section requirements for setbacks and screening. Any arrangement of motor ~ehicles is allowed as long as: ~ A minimum 5' perimeter landscaping ~rea is provided; ~ They are not displayed in required landscape areas; and • Adequate fire access is provided per Fire Department approval. ORDINANCE NO. 5087 Vehicle service and repair (large and small 0.25 per 100 square feet of net floor area. vehicles): USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES Offices, medical and dental: 0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area. Offices, general: A minimum of 3 per 1,000 feet of net floor area and a maximum of 4.5 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of net floor area. Eating and drinking establishments and 1 per 100 square feet of net floor area. taverns: Eating and drinking establishment ~ombination sit-down/drive-through 1 per 75 square feet of net floor area. restaurant: Retail sales and big-box retail sales A maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor area, except big-box retail sales, which is ~lIowed a maximum of 0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area if shared and/or structured parking is provided. ~ervices, on-site (except as specified ~ maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net below): ~oor area. ~Iothing or shoe repair shops, furniture, p.2 per 100 square feet of net floor area. .ppliance, hardware stores, household ~quipment: Uncovered commercial area, outdoor p.05 per 100 square feet of retail sales area in nurseries: ~ddition to ~ny parking requirements for [buildings. Recreational and entertainment uses: Outdoor and indoor sports arenas, 1 for every 4 fixed seats or 1 per 100 square auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters, and feet of floor area of main auditorium or of entertainment clubs: principal place of assembly not containing fixed seats, whichever is greater. Bowling alleys: 5 per alley. Dance halls, dance clubs, and skating 1 per 40 square feet of net floor area. rinks: Golf driving ranges: 1 per driving station. Marinas: 2 per 3 slips. For private marina associated with a residential complex, then 1 per 3 slips. Also 1 loading area per 25 slips. Miniature golf courses: 1 per hole. 4 e ORDINANCE NO. 5087 USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES Other recreational: 1 per occupant based upon 50% of the maximum occupant load as established by the ~dopted Building and Fire Codes of the City of . Renton. IT rave I trailers: 1 per trailer site. ~()M"'l;fiCIAL ACTI\lITIi:SWITHIN:'TI~E:D()VVNTOWN COREEXCEPT'SHQPPI~G ~ENl'ERS: . ". ...... ..... '. > '. . ......• .' .•.•. ' ....: .' ~II uses allowed in the CD zone except for 1 space per 1,000 square feet of net floor area. the following uses: Excepted Uses: Convalescent center, drive-through retail, drive-through service, hotels, mortuaries, indoor sports arenas, Excepted Uses follow the standards applied auditoriums, movie theaters, entertainment outside the Downtown Core. clubs, bowling alleys, dance halls, dance clubs, and other recreational uses. ~HOPPINGCENTERS: : . '.---.'-. ' .. --'--." Shopping centers (includes any type of business occupying a shopping center): IN DUSTRIAUSTORAGE ~ACTIVITIES~:·· . , ." .;, ' . ' .' ~. ;".' . ' .. .",,"0,. Airplane hangars, tie-down areas: A minimum of 0.4 per 1 00 square feet of net floor area and a maximum of 0.5 per 1 00 square feet of net floor area. In the UCN-1 and UCN-2 Zones, a maximum of 0.4 per 100 ~quare feet of net floor area is permitted unless ~tructured parking is provided, in which case p.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area is permitted. Drive-through retail or drive-through ~ervice uses must comply with the stacking ~pace provisions listed above. Parking is not required. Hangar space or tie- ~own areas are to be utilized for necessary parking. Parking for offices associated with hangars is 1 per 200 squar~ feet. Manufacturing and fabrication, laboratories,~ minimum of 0.1 per 100 square feet of net and assembly and/or packaging operations:~oor area and a maximum of 0.15 spaces per 100 square feet of net floor area (including ~arehouse space). 5 .............. _______________ I ______________ ~ ................. --........ ---------------- e l ORDINANCE NO. 5087 USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES Self service storage: 1 per 3,500 square feet of net floor area. f\(1aximum of three moving van/truck spaces in ~ddition to required parking for self service storage uses in the RM-I Zone. Outdoor storage area: 0.05 per 100 square feet of area. , Warehouses and indoor storage buildings: 1 per 1,500 square feet of net floor area. PUBLIC/QUASI .. PUBLICACTIVITIES: Religious institutions: 1 for every 5 seats in the main auditorium, however, in no case shall there be less than 10 spaces. For all existing institutions enlarging the seating capacity of their auditoriums, 1 additional parking space shall be provided for every 5 additional seats provided by the new construction. For all institutions making structural alterations or additions that do not increase the seating capacity of the auditorium, see "Outdoor and indoor sports arenas, auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters, and entertainment clubs." Medical institutions: 1 for every 3 beds, plus 1 per staff doctor, plus 1 or every 3 employees. ~ultural facilities: 14 per 100 square feet. Public post office: 0.3 for every 100 square feet. ~ecure community transition facilities: 1 per 3 beds, plus 1 per staff member, plus 1 per' ~mployee. ~chools: Elementary and junior high: 1 per employee. In addition, if buses for the I,ransportation of students are kept at the school, 1 off-street parking space shall be provided for ~ach bus of a size sufficient to park each bus. Senior high schools: public, parochial and 1 per employee plus 1 space for every 10 private: ~tudents enrolled. In addition, if buses for the private transportation of children are kept at the ~chool, 1 off-street parking space shall be provided for each bus of a size sufficient to park each bus. 6 e ORDINANCE NO. 5087 USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES ~olleges and universities, arts and crafts 1 per employee plus 1 for every 3 students .chools/studios, and trade or vocational residing on campus, plus 1 space for every 5 .chools: ~ay students not residing on campus. In laddition, if buses for transportation of students lare kept at the school, 1 off-street parking iSpace shall be provided for each bus of a size iSufficient to park each bus. 7 Date: To: From: June 9, 2004 Don Erickson • CITY OF RENTON' MEMORANDUM Jennifer Henning~ Subject: Downtown Core Parking Amendments LUA04-001, ECF • This is to inform you that the appeal period has ended for the Environmental Review Committee's (ERC) 'Determination of Non-Significance for the above-referenced project. No appeals were filed on the ERG determination. This decision is final and application for the appropriately required permits may proceed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (425) 430-7286. STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING } AFFIDA VIT OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE Lily Nguyen, being first duly sworn on oath that she is a Legal Advertising Representative of the King County Journal a daily newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general circulation and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continuously as a daily newspaper in King County, Washington. The King County Journal has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of the King County Journal (and not in supplement form) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a Notice of Environmental Determination was published on Monday, 5124/04 The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $122.25 at the rate of $15.50 per inch for the first publication and NIA per, inch for eru.MJsub\eque!)t.-inse]tion. Lily Nguyen Legal Adve¢Sing Representative, King County-Journal ZUbS 'bed and sworn to me this 24th day of May, 2004. ~ ,\\\\\\1111111//// \\' AG II; ,:;..\ \,-" f.. -H. /:: //~ .::::") ~ •••• ! .............. t9 'l ..:::--~ .,-'00 E¥t).·.. ~ Tom A. Meagher _:~ "" ", _,,>,>' -'r". ", ~ Notary Public for the State of Washington, Residing in Redmond, was~~~o~ "\ ~ R Y " \ z. ~ Ad Number: 841585 P.O. Number: -:()~ ....... e"""'" :0:: Cost of publishing this notice includes an affidavit surcharge. ~ \. p U '0 \.. '\ ,,/ t; I ~ <j) ", ,..0°,,' ~.$ -;:;. ,r '" MAY 2. ,"_~ " ~"'1l""""""''?J'<..':\:, ///1 E: 0 F '-JII \>-\\,,:::::, 11/ \\\ ///11111111\\\\ NOTICEOFEMnRONMENTAL DETERMiNATiON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON,WASHINGTON The' Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance' for the following project under thel authority of the Renton Municipal Code. DOWNTOWN CORE PARKING AMENDMENTS LUA04-001, ECF Location: Renton's older downtown core area basically south of the Cedar River, west of Mill Avenue South, north of South 4th Street and east of Morris Avenue South. Proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, Section 4-4-080, Parking, Loading and -Driveway Regulations by creating parking standards for development in the Downtown Core, The proposed amendments would no longer exempt the Downtown Core from the City's Parking, Loading and Driveway' Regulations. Most new residential uSes would be required to provide one parking space per unit and most new-commercial/retail-uses would be required to provide one space per each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. A number of uses, however, would be required to meet the citywide. parking standards. " These include, convalescent centers, dance hall and' dance clubs, and, other recreational uses s'uch as bowling j ' alleys. Off-site parking would be ,allowed anywhere in the _ Downtown Core without distance , restrictions. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on ,or before 5:00 'PM June 7, 2004, Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00, application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, Appeals to, the ,Examiner are governed by City -of' Renton ,Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)- 430-6510, Published 'in the King County Journal May 24, 2004. #841585 - ,e I j • --------- ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION: DOWNTOWN CORE PARKING AMENDMENTS LUA04-001, ECF I DESCRIPTION: RENTON'S OLDER DOWNTOWN CORE AREA BASICALLY SOUTH OF THE CEDAR RIVER, WEST OF MILL AVENUE SOUTH, NORTH OF SOUTH 4'" STREET AND EAST OF MORRIS AVENUE SOUTH, PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 4-4-080, PARKING, LOADING AND DRIVEWAY REGULATIONS BY CREATING PARKING STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE, THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WOULD NO LONGER EXEMPT THE DOWNTOWN'CORE FROM THE CITY'S PARKING, LOADING AND DRIVEWAY REGULATIONS, MOST NEW RESIDENTIAL USES WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ONE PARKING SPACE PER UNIT AND MOST NEW COMMERCIAURETAIL USES WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ONE SPACE PER EACH 1,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROSS FLOOR AREA. A NUMBER OF USES, HOWEVER, WOULD BE REQUIRED TO MEET THE CITYWIDE PARKING STANDARDS, THESE INCLUDE CONVALESCENT CENTERS, DANCE HALL AND DANCE CLUBS, AND OTHER RECREATIONAL USES SUCH AS BDWUNG ALLEYS. OFF·SITE PARKING WOULD BE ALLOWED ANYWHERE IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE WITHOUT DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS, I THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITIEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED . THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT AbVERsE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. , APPEALS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION MUST BE FILED IN WRITING ON OR : BEFORE 5:00 PM JUNE 7, 2004. APPEALS MUST BE FILED IN WRITING TOGETHER WITH THE REQUIRED $75,00 APPLICATION FEE WITH: HEARING EXAMINER, CITY OF RENTON, 1055 SOUTH GRADY WAY, RENTON, WA 98055, APPEALS TO THE EXAMINER ARE GOVERNED BY CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4·8·110. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPEAL PROCESS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE RENTON CITY CLERK'S I j OFFICE, (425)·430·6510. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION AT (425) 430·7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION Please Include:tlje;if"rC)Je~J!!I\J!III3ER~hen'calllniJ for:proper file Identification, '-------_._------------- 'CERTcoIFIeATION I~£i1~ above document were posted b ,.. ...... ""\\,,\ .......... ~N KA~'" ~--~~ ......... O..t~II, ,: ••• ~SSION ~": ~ 'II. ,: .' ~ +,Q\ ~ ~1. ': l,Q ~OTA~I_ ~\ -1'\ ~ " ..... r 1'1\. ~ I : ....... en: ~ , • ~ • II ~ ~ \. l/SUe ./-""'1 '7." .:s-_ 't ~",6"~9 01 •• •• ... 0.: • -. c -.. A~ -" 0 ......... ....\.'-' .:" -'" ~ WAS"'\~ ........ .. ",,\,,"", ................ ... the described property on --'::::..!::"""""<:::..U.t:!:a:r--.£::.'f4L.jo:..i.f-~::...--~~'r-+----;,I-I-- '---1ntfxJ!. =1"~ 1iA.utI , Signe. ~~~z...------AT{isfsu#~~~bed a;-~¥lXJe, a Notary Pu lie, in and ti Washington residing q~ ,on the " . day of -1!.'-L..~~4--.l....£.2:J::::....~_ MARILYN KAMCHEFF . -: MY APPOINTMENT EXPIRES 6-2~-('I7 ./ -- NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON- SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: April 26, 2004 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA·04·001, ECF APPLICATION NAME: Downtown Core Parking Amendments to Title IV PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the City of Renton is proposing amendments to Title IV, Section 4· 4-080, City-wide Development Regulations that would no longer exempt the Downtown Core from off·street parking requirements based upon land usa, driveways, and stall sizes including those lor motor vehicles and those for loading. Commercial uses, with the exception 01 convalescent centers, hotels, mortuaries, indoor sports arenas, auditoriums, .. movie theaters, entertainment clubs, bowling alleys, dance halls and dance clubs, and other recreational uses there is a . requirement of 1 space per each 1,000 square leet of gross floor area. Residential dwe1l1ngs, with the exception of those I for low-income elderty, are 1 space per unit, regardless of size. Low-jncome elderly attached dwellings are 1 space for I each 3 units under these new regulations. Also, in the Downtown Core off-site parking would be allowed anywhere within it without the normal distance requirements that apply elsewhere in the City., : PROJECT LOCATION: The 93-acre Downtown Core Is roughly located south of the Cedar Aiver, west of Mill Avenue South, north of South 4!ti Street and east of Morris Avenue South I (see attached map). OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed non-project action. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21 C. 1 la, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). A 14-day appeal period wiliiollow the issuance of the DNS. PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: April 26, 2004 April 28, 2004 PermitsIReview Requested: Other Permits which may be required: Requested Studies: Location where application may be reviewed: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Land Use: Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Development Regulations Used For Project MItigation: .-- Environmental (SEPA) Review on proposed amendments to Section 4-4- OBO, City-wide Property Development Standards. N/A N/A PlanninglBuildinglPublic Works Department, Development Services Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Council is anticipated 10 hold a public hearing on these proposed amendments during the latter part of Mayor the first part of June 2004 alter the SEPA review process is completed. Notice of this hearing date will be published in local newspapers. The Downtown Core is designated Center Downtown on Ihe City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and zoned primarily CD (Center Downtown) with RM-U (Residential Multi-family -Urban) in its northern and southern portions. Environmental Checklist dated October B, 2003. This non-project action will be subject to the City's SEPA Ordinance and Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed MItigation Measures: The analysis of the proposed non-project action does not reveal any adverse environmental impacts requiring mitigation above and beyond existing code provisions. However. mitigation may be necessary and may be imposed during site specific development within the Downtown Core. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Don Erickson. Project Manager, Strategic Planning Division, EDNSP Department, 1055 Soulh Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. by 5:00 PM on May 12, 2004. II you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party 01 record and will be notified of any decision on this project. I CONTACT PERSON: DON ERICKSON (425) 430·6581 I 11"p~L~E"A~S"'E"'IN-C~L-U'"O~E"r"H'"E"p"'R"'O-J'"E~C"'T-N"U"M'"B"E .. R-W-H-E ... N ... C-A-LL-I-NG ..... F .. O-R-P-R-O-P-E'"R-F-IL-E"'IO-E-N'"T-IF-IC-A-r-IO-N--"I' If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete Ihis form and re1urn to: City 01 Renton, Development Planning, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. File NoJName: LUA·04·001, ECF Downtown Core· Amendments to Title IV Creating Parking Standards In the Downtown Core NAME: __________________________________________________ __ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________ __ TELEPHONE NO.: ,,""",\,, . ............. ~\..YN "~"~"~ .:' _ .... ~ ........ IctJ·~t " C : ~·.""~\SS'ci~~ I, ERTIFICATION : •• ' O~ I1t ~\ ~ '~ ....... iiiiiiiOOi ............ iiiiooiiii ....... ____ O'=..;;..;. : .: (J NOr .... ~\~ ~ II!. ,.,h .,-. -n ~ ~ fI) : ... 'TJ..~: ~ , f -4: .0 .... ~: ~. \ ~..... V~L'C / I ff.z::?nt ~t6i:to. " ~ •• ~ .' .~.s-.~:::.......,,=-.:-=--~1dZJoI!::::.+--l:.....!:::-=~...L.!.--~: .", O,t.·'i;,.~:9.? •..• ~'o~ .. .AJove document were posted b '·.",,~SH'tl~, .. ----.... the described property on ,,,,,,........ ~ euuL I) ~~ fl~ k~~++-+"si~gn""'-ed+-: +----~~--I/,F-Y-- ATTEST: S~~sc"~d r~3~~;e -~p. :'Notary Public. in and for the State of Washington residing i~ • on the .;::l-e 7A. day of """271~ MARILYN KAMCHEFF MY APPOINTMENT EXPIRES 6-29-07 CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM Date: May 19, 2004 To: Don Erickson From: Jennifer Henning Q"t\'\ Subject: Downtown 'Core Parking Amendments LUA04-001, ECF This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERe) and is to inform you that they have completed their review of the environmental impacts of the above-referenced project. The Committee, on May 18,' 2004, decided that your project will be issued a Determination of Non-Significance. The City of Renton ERC has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made by the ERC under the authority of Section 4-6- 6, Renton Municipal Code, after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information, on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Appeals of the environmental determination must ,be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM June 7, 2004. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510. • If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at 430-7286. u Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor May 19, 2004 Washington State ' Department of EcolOgy Environmental Review Section , PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504~7703 CITY. 'RENTON PlanningIBuildinglPublic Works Department Gregg ZhnmenJian P.E., Administrator 'Subject: Envircinmental Determinations Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Erivironmerlt&1 Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmehtal Review Committee (ERC) on May 18; 2004: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION: , DESCRIPTION: Downtown Core Parking Amendments LUA04-001, ECF ' , ' " Renton's olderdoWri,own core area basical!i' south of the Cedar River, , Proposed amendments to Chapter4,Property Development Staridards, Section 4-4-080, Parking, Loading ahd Driveway Regulations by, creating parking standards for development in the Downtown Core. The proposed amendments would no longer exempt the Downtown Core from the City's Parking, Loading andDriveway Regulations. Most hew residential uses would be required to provide one parking space per unit and mostnewcommercial/retail USeS would be required to provide one space per each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. A number of uses,how9ver, would be required to meet the citywide , parking standards. These include, convalescent centers, dance hall and dance clubs,'ahd other recreational uses such as bowling alleys. Off- ,site parking would be allowed anywhere in the Downtown Core without distance restrictions. Appeals of theenvironmerital determination must be fiiedinwritingon or before 5:00 PM June 7,2004." Appeals must be filed in writing together with the reqlJired $75;00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, , City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by , City of Reriton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Addifionalinformation regarding, the appeal process may be obtained from the Rehton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430~651 O. If you have questions, please call me at (425) 430~658,1 -For the Environmental Review Committee, Don Erickson Senior Planner cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division WDFW, Stewart Reinbold David F. Dietzman, Department of Natural Resources WSDOT, Northwest Region ~En~CIO~SIl~re----~-----------------------~REN' T"O'N 1055 South Grady Way -Renton, Washington 98055 ® This paper contains 50% recycled material, 30% post consumer AHEAD OF THE CURVE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: DOWNTOWN CORE PARKING AMENDMENTS LUA04-001, ECF RENTON'S OLDER DOWNTOWN CORE AREA BASICALLY SOUTH OF THE CEDAR RIVER, WEST OF MILL AVENUE SOUTH, NORTH OF SOUTH 4TH STREET AND EAST OF MORRIS AVENUE SOUTH. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 4-4-080, PARKING, LOADING AND DRIVEWAY REGULATIONS BY CREATING PARKING STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WOULD NO LONGER EXEMPT THE DOWNTOWN'CORE FROM THE CITY'S PARKING, LOADING AND DRIVEWAY REGULATIONS. MOST NEW RESIDENTIAL USES WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ONE PARKING SPACE PER UNIT AND MOST NEW COMMERCIAL/RETAIL USES WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ONE SPACE PER EACH 1,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROSS FLOOR AREA. A NUMBER OF USES, HOWEVER, WOULD BE REQUIRED TO MEET THE CITYWIDE PARKING STANDARDS. THESE INCLUDE CONVALESCENT CENTERS, DANCE HALL AND DANCE CLUBS, AND OTHER RECREATIONAL USES SUCH AS BOWLING ALLEYS. OFF-SITE PARKING WOULD BE ALLOWED ANYWHERE IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE WITHOUT DISTANCE RESTRICTIONS. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITIEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT AbvERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. APPEALS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION MUST BE FILED IN WRITING ON OR BEFORE 5:00 PM JUNE 7, 2004. APPEALS MUST BE FILED IN WRITING TOGETHER WITH THE REQUIRED $75.00 APPLICATION FEE WITH: HEARING EXAMINER, CITY OF RENTON, 1055 SOUTH GRADY WAY, RENTON, WA 98055. APPEALS TO THE EXAMINER ARE GOVERNED BY CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4-8~110. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPEAL PROCESS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE RENTON CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, (425)-430-6510. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION AT (425) 430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION e CITY OF RENTON e DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA-04-001, ECF APPLICANT: EDNSP Dept, City of Renton PROJECT NAME: Downtown Core Parking Amendments DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, Section 4-4-080, Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations by creating parking standards for development in the Downtown Core. The proposed amendments would no longer exempt the Downtown Core from the City's Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations. Most new residential uses would be required to provide one parking space per unit and most new commercial/retail uses would be required to provide one space per each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. A number of uses, however, would be required to meet the citywide parking standards. These include convalescent centers, dance hall and dance clubs, and other recreational uses such as bowling alleys. Off-site parking would be allowed anywhere in the Downtown Core without distance restrictions. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: LEAD AGENCY: Renton's older downtown core area basically south of the Cedar River, west of Mill Avenue South, north of South 4th Street and east of Morris Avenue South. City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works Development Planning Section This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on June 7, 2004. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF DECISION: SIGNATURES: 1m Gte' Gr gg Zimmerman, Administrator May 24,2004 May 18, 2004 Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ~ire~hie~ /ic~trP.u Renton Fire Department Jvtau; I~ I 2004- DATE DiUE/ STAFF REPORT City of Renton Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE A. BACKGROUND ERC MEETING DATE: Project Name: Project Number: Project Manager: Project Description: Project Location: Exist. Bldg. Area gsf: B. RECOMMENDATION May 18, 2004 Downtown Core Parking Amendments LUA-04-001, ECF ' Don Erickson Proposed amendments to Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, Section 4-4-080, Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations by creating parking standards for development in the Downtown Core. The proposed amendments would no longer exempt the Downtown Core from the City's Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations. Most new residential uses would be required to provide one parking space per unit and most new commercial/retail uses would be required to provide one space per each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. A number of uses, however, would be required to meet the citywide parking standards. These include convalescent centers, dance hall and dance clubs, and other recreational uses such as bowling alleys. Off-site parking would be allowed anywhere in the Downtown Core without distance restrictions. Renton's older downtown core area basically south of the Cedar River, west of Mill Avenue South, north of South 4th Street and east of Morris Avenue South. N/A Site Area: Approximateiy 93 acres. Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials make the following Environmental Determination: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Issue DNS with 14 day Appeal Period. C. MITIGATION MEASURES None necessary. ercreport.doc DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGATED. X Issue DNS-M with 14 day Appeal Period. Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period followed by a 14 day Appeal Period. City of Renton EDNSP Department I DOWNTOWN CORE PARKING AMENDM TS EnViI_ntal Review Committee Staff Report . . LUA-04-001, ECF REPORT AND DECISION OF MAY 18,2004 Page20f2 Advisory Notes to Applicant: The following notes are supplemental Information provided in conjunction with the environmental determination. Because these notes are provided as Information only. they are not subject to the appeal process for environmental determinations N/A D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS In compliance with RCW 43.21 C. 240. the following project environmental review addresses only those project Impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. 1. Transportation Impacts: Because this is a non-project action and the proposed regulations are themselves mitigation for insufficient parking space in the Downtown Core, no mitigation measures are proposed. Whenever a project is proposed and parking is provided pursuant to these amendments and such parking is not SEPA exempt mitigation measures could be provided addressing issues such as noise, lighting, landscaping and aesthetics. Mitigation Measures: Not applicable for this non-project legislative action. Nexus: Not applicable. E. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING DEPARTMENTS The proposal has been circulated to City Departmental/Divisional Reviewers for their review. Where applicable. these comments have been Incorporated into the text of this report as Mitigation Measures and/or Notes to Applicant. -!-Copies of all Review Comments are contained In the Official File. All respondents reported no comments. __ Copies of all Review Comments are attached to this report. Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM June 7,2004. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, {425}-430-6510. . ercreport.doc 1', , , , , , " " .' a, . t5>Q! ., "~I=' ==:;!']' ~~., '--. ~----Jk . p.~<-" ~ I I I~ I----r---\ , IL_ _ --I---'--l I I, ' C;_:-~. I Eil IIITD I I '. , , , , , , ~-I\--ICl) ~-lr----'l' ~ " I C9 I ~. 4th St ~~-------------nn r-, 1111 1111 I 1 Documentl\ 2nd St , I , . --. e City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: 'PSf~$ COMMENTS DUE: MAY 12, 2004 APPLICATION NO: LUA-04-00l &:.F= DATE CIRCULATED: APRIL 26, 2004 APPLICANT: City of Renton/EDNSP Department PROJECT MANAGER: Don Ericfsl~", '-1:--PROJECT TITLE: Downtown Core Parkin!:) Amendments PLAN REVIEW: It "l~/i' ... SITE AREA: Approximately 93 acres BUILDING AREA (gross): ":?/1 f) n If,U LOCATION: Renton's older downtown core area basically WORK ORDER NO: . CO~/7''y u ~OO4 south of the Cedar River, west of Mill Avenue South, north of /t1u. o.~ Iy, South 4th Street and east of Morris Avenue South. ~'17''y ~1l.!71 ,~:t:~ OA ''Tv, SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: This non-project action includes amendments to Chapter 4, Property Development S{f{~rds, Section 4-4-080, Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations by creating parking standards for development in the Downtown Core. The proposed amendments would no longer exempt the Downtown Core from the City's Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations. Most new residential uses would be required to provide one parking space per unit and most new commerciaVretaii uses would be required to provide one space each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. A number of uses, including convalescent centers, dance halls and dance clubs, and other recreational uses such as bowling alleys would be required to meet the citywide parking standards. Off-site parking would be allowed anywhere in the Downtown Core without distance restrictions. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housin.q Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ HistoriclCultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS ~ QAL f/lAJ ~~ ,6 ~t:;:; We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have Identified areas of probable impact or ",ea, wha a addWonaHnlo"",,' " n ..... 'o properly -" thO propos". ~ZW Deta ~ / CITY OF RENTON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION MASTER APPLICATION OWNER(S}, PROJECT INFORMATION (cont) Note: If there is more than on legal owner, please attach anadditlonal notarized Master application to each ·owner. EXISTING LAND USE(S): NAME: CITY OF RENTON Commercial business district with both all commercial properties and some mixed-use residential commercial. Some older single-family dwellings still in area. ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way City: Renton ZIP: 98055 PROPOSED LAND USE(S): TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-430-No change in land is proposed as a result of these new regulations. CONTACT PERSON/APPLICANT NAME: Alex Pietsch, Administrator NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (estimated): N/A ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: Center Downtown City: Renton ZIP: 98055 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-430 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: PROJECT INFORMAtION , No change is proposed as a result of this proposal. EXISTING ZONING: PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: This non-project action includes amendments to Chapter Center Downtown (CD) 4, Property Development Standards, Sections 4-4-080 PROPOSED ZONING: Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations of Ordinance No. 4260, by creating parking standards for development in the Downtown Core. The Downtown Core area, No change is proposed as a result of this proposal. described as that area bounded by the centerlines of Smithers Avenue S from South 4th Place to South 3rd Street SITE AREA in SQ. Ff: and Morris Avenue S to Logan A venue S, bounded on the N/A north by the Cedar River, east to Mill Avenue S, south to South 4th Street and west to Smithers Avenue S, under PROJECT VALUE: these proposed new provisions will have provisions for off-street parking for the fIrst time (see attached exhibit). N/A Previously, this area was exempt from the provisions of this section. IS THE SITE LOCATED IN THE AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA? PROPERTY /PROJECTI ADDRESS(S)ILOCA TION and ZIP CODE: Yes, portions of Area 1. Please see attached map. IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY OTHER TYPE OF KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER: ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA? N/A No .' H:\EDNSP\Title IV\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\Master Applicalion.doc\CoR . I •• NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON- SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: April 26, 2004 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA-04-001, ECF APPLICATION NAME: Downtown Core Parking Amendments to Title IV PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, the City of Renton is proposing amendments to Title IV, Section 4- 4-080, City-wide Development Regulations that would no longer exempt the Downtown Core from off-street parking requirements based upon land use, driveways; and stall sizes including those for motor vehicles and those .for loading. Commercial uses, with the exception of convalescent centers, hotels, mortuaries, indoor sports arenas, auditoriums, movie theaters, entertainment clubs, bowling alleys, dance halls and dance clubs, and other recreational uses there is a requirement of 1 space per each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. 'Residential dwellings, with the exception of those for low-income elderly, are 1 space per unit, regardless of size. Low-income elderly attached dwellings are 1 space for each 3 units under these new regulations. Also, in the Downtown Core off-site parking would be allowed anywhere within it without the normal distance requirements that apply elsewhere in the City. PROJECT LOCATION: The 93-acre Downtown Core is roughly located south of the Cedar River, west of Mill Avenue South, north of South 4'h Street and east of Morris Avenue South (see attached map). OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed non-project action. Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21 C.11 0, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued. Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). A 14-day appeal period will follow the issuance of the DNS. \ PERMIT APPLICATION DATE: NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: April 26, 2004 April 28, 2004 Permits/Review Requested: Other Permits which may be required: Requested Studies: Location where application may be reviewed: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Land Use: Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Development Regulations Used For Project MItigation: Environmental (SEPA) Review on proposed amendments to Section 4-4- 080, City-wide Property Development Standards. N/A N/A Planning/Building/Public Works Department, Development Services Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Council is anticipated to hold a public hearing on these proposed amendments during the latter part of Mayor the first part of June 2004 after the SEPA review process is completed. Notice of this hearing date will be published in local newspapers. The Downtown Core is designated Center Downtown on the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and zoned primarily CD (Center Downtown) with RM-U (Residential Multi-family -Urban) in its northern and southern portions. Environmental Checklist dated October 8, 2003. This non-project action will be subject to the City's SEPA Ordinance and Development Regulations and other applicable codes and regulations as appropriate. Proposed MItigation Measures: • The analysis of the proposed non-project action does not reveal any adverse environmental impacts requiring mitigation above and beyond existing code provisions. However, mitigation may be necessary and may be imposed during site specific development within the Downtown Core. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Don Erickson, Project Manager, Strategic Planning Division, EDNSP Department, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on May 12, 2004. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. CONTACT PERSON: DON ERICKSON (425) 430-6581 I PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION I W- r--I I r--____ 4th ~~.21 ____________ _ nn r-==-i 1111 r-lr-l I , If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. File No.lName: LUA-04-001, ECF Downtown Core -Amendments to Title IV Creating Parking Standards In the Downtown Core NAME: ______________________________________________________ __ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ __ TELEPHONE NO.: __________________ __ Date: To: From: April 26, 2004 CITY OF RENTON MEMORANDUM Alex Pietsch, EDNSP Administrator t=1t Don Erickson, EDNSP Senior Planner ~ Subject: Downtown Core Parking Amendments The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. It is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Environmental Review Committee on May 18, 2004. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me, at 430-6581 ,if you have any questions . .. .' '.'. OWNER(S) I ". : .;' v ':" '. Note: If there is more.than on legal owner,ple~se~ttach'anadditio~alnotiri~ed>' Master applicationtoeac~ owner.. .' .. ', . ". . ":.: NAME: CITY OF RENTON ADDRESS: 1 055 South Grady Way City: Renton ZIP: 98055 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-430- CONTACT.PERSQN/i\PPtICANI::/, .•.... NAME: Alex Pietsch, Administrator ADDRESS: 1055 South Grady Way City: Renton ZIP: 98055 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-430 PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: , This non-project action includes amendments to Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, Sections 4-4-080 Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations of Ordinance No. 4260, by creating parking standards for development in the Downtown Core. The Downtown Core area, described as that area bounded by the centerlines of Smithers Avenue S from South 4th Place to South 3rd Street and Morris A venue S to Logan Avenue S, bounded on the north by the Cedar River, east to Mill Avenue S, south to South 4th Street and west to Smithers Avenue S, under these proposed new provisions will have provisions for off-street parking for the fIrst time (see attached exhibit). Previously, this area was exempt from the provisions of this section. PROPERTY !PROJECTI ADDRESS(S)ILOCA TION and ZIP CODE: Please see attached map. KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER: N/A .: " • " ,': ',0: ;' <,':' ,>:2'::;::.~ ,,1, "::2:,:~', '. " '., ,: ·,.,·,P.ROJECrJ~Q~A]ION.(font). . EXISTING LAND USE(S): Commercial business district with both all commercial properties and some mixed-use residential commercial. Some older single-family dwellings still in area. PROPOSED LAND USE(S): No change in land is proposed as a result of these new regulations. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (estimated): N/A EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: Center Downtown PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: No change is proposed as a result of this proposal. EXISTING ZONING: Center Downtown (CD) PROPOSED ZONING: No change is proposed as a result of this proposal. SITE AREA in SQ. Ff: N/A PROJECT VALUE: N/A IS THE SITE LOCATED IN THE AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA? Yes,portions of Area'l. IS TIm SITE LOCATED IN ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT ALL Y SENSITIVE AREA? No H:\EDNSP\Titie IV\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\Master Application.doc\CoR ", Not applicable. See attached map for area involved. ANNEXATION $ SUBDIVISION REZONE $ SPECIAL PERMIT $ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT $ TEMPORARY PERMIT $ _ SHORT PLAT $ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT $ TENTATIVE PLAT $ _ SITE PLAN APPROVAL $ PRELIMINARY PLAT $ GRADE & FILL PERMIT $ ANAL PLAT $ (No. Cu. Y ds: ) VARIANCE $ (from Section: $ PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT $ WAIVER $ PRELIMINARY ROUTINE VEGETATION ANAL MANAGEMENT PERMIT $ BINDING SITE PLAN MOBaE HOME PARKS $ SHORELINE REVIEWS: SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT $ CONDITIONAL USE $ VARIANCE $ EXEMPTION $ NO CHARGE ENVIRONMENT AL REVIEW $ REVISION I, (Print Name) Rebecca Lind , declare that I am (please check one) _ the owner of the property involved in . this application, _X_ the authorized representative to act for the property owner (please attach proof of authorization), and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. (Name of OwnerlRepresentati ve) (Signature of OwnerlRepresentative) Document3\CoR I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be hislher/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Notary Public in a.Jtd for the State of Washington Notary (Print), ____________ _ Myappointmentexpires: _________ _ NEIGHBORHOOD DETAIL MAP lZl ~~~~I--~-llZl'--~ ..... ' ~ -, ~ ~ ~ Project Narrative Downtown Parking -Amendments to Title IV Creating Parking Standards in Downtown Core' Proposed amendments Section 4-4-080 of Chapter 4; City-wide Development Regulations that would no longer exempt the Downtown Core from off-street parking requirements based upon land use. For commercial uses, with the exception of convalescent centers, hotels, mortuaries, indoor'sports arenas, auditoriums, movie theaters, entertainment clubs, bowling alleys, dance halls and dance clubs, and other recreational uses there is a requirement of 1 space per each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. Drive-up windows would require 5 stacking spaces for each window provided. Residential dwellings, with the exceptionofthose for low-income elderly, are 1 space per unit, regardless of size. Low-income elderly attached dwellings are 1 space for each 3 units. Unlike other zones where off-site parking must be provided within 500-feet ofaresidential use or 750-feet of a nonresidential use, within the Downtown Core off-site parking can be provided anywhere, for either use. Similarly, there is no distance requirement for joint-use parking located in the Downtown Core. CITY OF RENTON; WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. ___ _ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASIDNGTON, AMENDING SECTION 4-4-080, OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASIDNGTON" BY CREATING PARKING STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 4-4-080.B.1, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. Applicability a. Within the Downtown Core (as depicted in RMC Section 4-4-080.C): This Section, except for subsections 4-4-080.F.l through F.9 and 4-4-080.J, shall apply in the following cases: 1. New buildings or structures. If construction replaces an existing building, only the area exceeding the area of the original structure shall be used to calculate required parking. 11. Building/structure additions. Only the area exceeding the area of the original structure shall be used to calculate required parking. b. Outside the Downtown Core: Off-street parking, loading areas, and driveways shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this Section in the following cases: 1. New Buildings or Structures. 1 e ORDINANCE NO. __ _ II. Building/Structure Additions: The enlargement or remodeling of an existing building/structure by more than one-third (1/3) of the area of the building/structure. 111. Paving or Striping: The paving of a parking lot with permanent surface, or striping a previously unstriped lot. IV. Change in Use: The change of all or a portion of a building/structure or land use to a use requiring more parking than the previous use, as specified in subsection F.10 of this Section, except when located in a shopping center. v. Activities Requiring Deliveries or Shipments: Uses requiring merchandise deliveries and/or shipments shall provide adequate permanent off-street loading space in addition to required parking for the use. SECTION II. Section 4-4-080.B.4, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: 4. Future Changes to Parking Arrangement: Any future changes in parking arrangements or number of spaces must be approved by the Development Services Division. SECTION III. Section 4-4-080.C of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: C. DOWNTOWN CORE AREA MAP: 2 e ORDINANCE NO. -,-"~_ ,..-___ ,--_-7'-D""'O"'-\!'!'lItOWII ore i : A ", '.71~ -< i :yY~~ '<"',,-! ''\ Q:n (.·~P2.MW;-.)" tj ~ ,. -'i. ./ 0" \ r""r-~'{""" L. I" ',~ /;A 1"'1 !T':~T;rr~i if L-l~~)~~<f0~ j '.f;;t;n-:{~rj I[___J~,' ''« /}N , ' J t y J J , • ~~VS.E~'f~S:;:~]~fS;~N1EBjID~i{f&%;~t¥~§i'Fj@i1~~~I&"G~~] SECTION IV. Sections 4-4-080.E.2 and 3 of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title N (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as follows: 2. Off-Site Parking: a. When Permitted. If sufficient parking is not available on the premises of the use, a private parking area may be provided off-site, except single and two (2) family dwellings. b. Agreement Required. A parking agreement insuring that off-site parking is available for the duration of the use shall be approved by the Development Services Director, following review by the City Attorney. c. Additional Information Required: The Development Services Division shall review the following as part of the permit process: 1. A letter of justification addressing the need for off-site parking and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. 3 e ORDINANCE NO. '-'-----__ • 11. A site plan showing aJl dimensions of parking spaces, aisles, landscaping areas, adjacent street improvements, 'curb cuts, and on-site and adjacent uses and buildings. d. Fees: No charge for use of such parking area shall be made in any residential zone except on a weekly or monthly basis. e. Maximum Distance to Off-Site Parking Area: 1. All Zones Within the Downtown Core: No distance requirements apply when both the use and off-site parking are located within the Downtown Core. ll. Within the UCN 1 and UCN 2 Zones: Off-site parking shall be within five hundred feet (500') ofthe building or use ifit is intended to serve residential uses, and within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve nonresidential uses. 111. AJI Other Zones: Off-site parking shall be within five hundred feet (500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve residential uses, and within seven hundred fifty feet (750') of the building or use ifit is intended to serve nonresidential uses. f. Transportation Management Plan Exception: The PlanninglBuilding Public Works Department may modify the maximum distance requirements if a Transportation Management Plan or other acceptable transportation system will adequately provide for the parking needs of the use and the conditions outlined in RMC 4-9-250.D.2 are met. 3. Joint Use Parking Facilities: a. When Permitted: Joint use of parking facilities may be authorized only for those uses that have dissimilar peak-hour demands. b. Agreement Required. A parking agreement insuring that joint use parking is available for the duration of the uses shall be approved by the Development Services Director, following review by the City Attorney. 4 e ORDINANCE NO. -'--- c. Maximum Distance to Joint Use Parking: 1. All Zones Within the Downtown Core: No distance requirements apply when both the use and joint use parking are located within the Downtown Core. 11. Within the UCN 1 and UCN 2 Zones: Joint use parking shall be within seven hundred fifty feet (750') of the building or use ifit is intended to serve residential uses, and within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve nonresidential uses. Ill. All Other Zones: Joint use parking shall be within seven hundred fifty feet (750') of the building or use it is intended to serve. d. Special Provisions for Subdivision of Shopping Center: Parking areas in shopping centers may operate as common parking for all uses. If a shopping center is subdivided, easements and/or restrictive covenants must grant use and provide for maintenance 0 f common parking and access areas. SECTION V. Section 4-4-080.F.7.b, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title N (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: b. Landscape Approval Required: All landscaping under this Section is subject to approval by the Development Services Division. SECTION VI. Section 4-4-080.F.I0.e of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as shown in Exhibit A, attached. SECTION VII. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and 30 days after publication. 5 e ORDINANCE NO. __ _ • PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this ___ day of _______ , 2003. Bonnie 1. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this ___ day of _________ , 2003. Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ______ _ ORD.I089: 12/12/03:ma 6 e ORDINANCE NO. __ _ ATTACHMENT A e. Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use: Modification of these minimum or maximum standards requires written approval from the Planning/Building/Public Works Department (see RMC 4-9-250). (Ord. 4517, 5-8-1995; Amd. Ord. 4790,9-13-1999; Ord. 4963, 5-13-2002; Ord. 4971,6-10-2002; Ord. 4982,9- 23-2002) USE GENERAL: .. Mixed occupancies: (2 or 3 different uses in the same building or sharing a lot. For 4 or more uses, see 'shopping center' requirements). Uses not specifically identified in this Section: NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES rrhe total requirements for off-street parking acilities shall be the sum of the requirements or the several uses computed separately, unless the building is classified as a "shopping center" as defined in RMC 4-11-190. Planning/Building/Public Works Department staff shall determine which of the below uses is most similar based upon staff experience with various uses and information provided by the applicant. The amount of required parking for uses not listed above shall be the same as for he most similar use listed below. RES"ID1,~TIALpSI:~:.;2PJSI,9.1·9.F,:.&,~~.~:m,~~!~;:i~.gRc~: ,':'.';'i:3".:F':;")!::,::"~!::'::"'?;;".," ., ... ;.::.,r, ·):i',.,;: Detached and semi-attached dwellings: A minimum of 2 per dwelling unit. Tandem parking is allowed. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked on a lot, including those vehicles under repair and restoration, unless kept within an enclosed building. Bed and breakfast houses: 1 per guest room. The parking space must not be located in any required setback. Manufactured homes within a manufacturedlA minimum of 2 per manufactured home site, home park: plus a screened parking area shall be provided ~or boats, campers, travel trailers and related 7 . devices at a ratio of 1 screened space per 10 units. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked on a lot, including those vehicles under repair and restoration, unless kept within an enclosed building. e ORDINANCE NO. __ _ USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES Congregate residence: 1 per sleeping room and 1 for the proprietor, plus 1 additional space for every 4 persons employed on the premises. Attached dwellings within the CD, RM-U, 1.8 per 3 bedroom or larger dwelling unit; RM-T, UCN-1, UCN-2 Zones and within that 1.6 per 2 bedroom dwelling unit; portion of the CS Zone lying within District C of the Suburban and Neighborhood 1.2 per 1 bedroom or studio dwelling unit. Center Residential Bonus District: RM-T Zone Exemption: An exemption to the standard parking ratio formula may be granted by the Development Services Director allowing 1 parking space per dwelling unit for developments of less than 5 dwelling units with 12 bedrooms or less per unit provided adequate on-street parking is available in the vicinity of he development. ~ttached Dwellings within the RM-N, RM-C 2 per dwelling unit where tandem spaces are and RM-I Zones: not provided; and/or 2.5 per dwelling unit where tandem parking is provided, subject to the criteria found in subsection F.8.d of this Section. ~ttached Dwellings within all other zones: 1.75 per dwelling unit where tandem spaces are not provided; and/or 2.25 per dwelling unit where tandem parking is provided, subject to the criteria found in subsection F.8.d of this Section. ~ttached dwelling for low income elderly: 1 for every 4 dwelling units. RESIDENTIAL US!E~,}N, DOWNTOW~di:,P,OR~::.·: .. !i""\:'!:':::" •• '''''''''''':. :·;":'·.r . . . . ··'1[,'"',,"';',;.,::,, ., .. " .'. , ~ttached dwellings: 1 per unit ~ttached dwellings for low income elderly: 1 for every 3 dwelling units. 8 e ORDINANCE NO. __ _ USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIESOUTSIDE'OETAED'QWNTOWNCORE,':EXCEPT'SHbpPING CENTE RS: .. "" "',' ..... ,.' .••.• ,:'. " .. '. ,1:.... "":.::.;::"""""'" :::,.;:",,'.,:.,·,.':;,::::[,' .• ::,1[:I'!:·"!'1';:;:1,I:':!: ..•••. ]::~'.,~ ••. ;'.,;::·i:.·.::.::;,.::: •• :, .,.:', .. , .. :;,;:; ";:'11::.:.'.:.1;: •• ::.'1::.· ••• ,:';::'·;':;.".:1, .... " ..•• ':; •• '; ••• :,!! •..••. '·"' •••.•• ,." •.. : •..... :.·~i: •• :. .• Drive-through retail or drive-through Stacking spaces: The drive-through facility service: shall be so located that sufficient on-site vehicle stacking space is provided for the handling of motor vehicles using such facility during peak business hours. Typically 5 stacking spaces per window are required unless otherwise determined by the Development Services Director. Stacking spaces cannot obstruct required parking spaces or ingress/egress within the site or extend into the public right-of-way. Banks: ~ minimum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net loor area and a maximum of 0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area except when part of a shopping center. Convalescent centers: 1 for every 2 employees plus 1 for every 3 beds. Day care centers, adult day care (I and II): 1 per employee and 2 loading spaces within 100' of the main entrance for every 25 clients of the program. Hotels and motels: 1 per guest room plus 2 for every 3 employees. Mortuaries or funeral homes: 1 per 100 square feet of floor area of assembly rooms. Vehicle sales (large and small vehicles) with outdoor retail sales areas: 9 1 per 5,000 square feet. The sales area is not a parking lot and does not have to comply with dimensional requirements, landscaping or the bulk storage section requirements for setbacks and screening. Any arrangement of motor i'/ehicles is allowed as long as: • A minimum 5' perimeter landscaping area is provided; • They are not displayed in required landscape areas; and • Adequate fire access is provided per Fire Department approval. e ORDINANCE NO. -'-' --,-'. __ /Vehicle service and repair (large and small 0.25 per 100 square feet of net floor area. ~ehicles): USE . NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES Offices, medical and dental: 0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area. Offices, general: ~ minimum of 3 per 1,000 feet of net floor area and a maximum of 4.5 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of net floor area. I Eating and drinking establishments and 1 per 100 square feet of net floor area. averns: Eating and drinking establishment 1 per 75 square feet of net floor area. Combination sit-down/drive-through restaurant: Retail sales and big-box retail sales IA maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net ~Ioor area, except big-box retail sales, which is allowed a maximum of 0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area if shared and/or structured parking is provided. Services, on-site (except as specified !A maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net below): Ifl oor area. Clothing or shoe repair shops, furniture, 0.2 per 100 square feet of net floor area. appliance, hardware stores, household equipment: Uncovered commercial area, outdoor 0.05 per 100 square feet of retail sales area in nurseries: addition to any parking requirements for buildings. Recreational and entertainment uses: Outdoor and indoor sports arenas, 1 for every 4 fixed seats or 1 per 100 square auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters, and ~eet of floor area of main auditorium or of entertainment clubs: principal place of assembly not containing fixed seats, whichever is greater. Bowling alleys: 5 per alley. Dance halls, dance clubs, and skating. 1 per 40 square feet of net floor area. rinks: Golf driving ranges: 1 per driving station. Marinas: 2 per 3 slips. For private marina associated ~ith a residential complex, then 1 per 3 slips. !Also 1 loading area per 25 slips. Miniature golf courses: 1 per hole. 10 e ORDINANCE NO. --'-~_ USE Other recreational: NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES 1 per occupant based upon 50% of the maximum occupant load as established by the adopted Building and Fire Codes of the City of Renton. iT"ravel trailers: 1 per trailer site. All uses allowed in the CD zone except for 1 space per 1,000 square feet of net floor area. he following uses: " Excepted Uses: Convalescent center, drive-through retail, drive-through service, hotels, mortuaries, indoor sports arenas, Excepted Uses follow the standards applied auditoriums, movie theaters, entertainment outside the Downtown Core. clubs, bowling alleys, dance halls, dance clubs, and other recreational uses. Shopping centers (includes any type of ~ minimum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net business occupying a shopping center): ~Ioor area and a maximum of 0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area. In the UCN-1 and UCN-2 Zones, a maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor area is permitted unless structured parking is provided, in which case 0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area is permitted. Drive-through retail or drive-through service uses must comply with the stacking space provisions listed above. INDUSTRIAL/STORAGE ACTIVITIES: ." ~irplane hangars, tie-down areas: Parking is not required. Hangar space or tie- down areas are to be utilized for necessary parking. Parking for offices associated with hangars is 1 per 200 square feet. Manufacturing and fabrication, laboratories,~ minimum of 0.1 per 100 square feet of net and assembly and/or packaging operations: loor area and a maximum of 0.15 spaces per 100 square feet of net floor area (including ~arehouse space). 11 e ORDINANCE NO. __ _ • USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES Self service storage: 1 per 3,500 square feet of net floor area. Maximum of three moving van/truck spaces in addition to required parking for self service storage uses in the RM-I Zone. Outdoor storage area: 0.05 per 100 square feet of area. Warehouses and indoor storage buildings: 1 per 1,500 square feet of net floor area. PUBLlCIQUASI.;PUBLIC ACTIVITIES: ., .... , Religious institutions: 1 for every 5 seats in the main auditorium, however, in no case shall there be less than 10 spaces. For all existing institutions enlarging the seating capacity of their auditoriums, 1 additional parking space shall be provided for every 5 additional seats provided by the new construction. For all institutions making structural alterations or additions that do not increase the seating capacity of the auditorium, see "Outdoor and indoor sports arenas, auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters, and entertainment clubs." Medical institutions: 1 for every 3 beds, plus 1 per staff doctor, plus 1 or every 3 employees. Cultural facilities: 4 per 100 square feet. Public post office: 0.3 for every 100 square feet. Secure community transition facilities: 1 per 3 beds, plus 1 per staff member, plus 1 per employee. Schools: Elementary and junior high: 1 per employee. In addition, if buses for the ~ransportation of stUdents are kept at the school, 1 off-street parking space shall be provided for each bus of a size sufficient to park each bus. Senior high schools: public, parochial and 1 per employee plus 1 space for every 10 private: students enrolled. In addition, if buses for the private transportation of children are kept at the school, 1 off-street parking space shall be provided for each bus of a size sufficient to park each bus. 12 e ORDINANCE NO. __ _ • USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES Colleges and universities, arts and crafts 1 per employee plus 1 for every 3 students schools/studios, and trade or vocational residing on campus, plus 1 space for every 5 schools: day students not residing on campus. In addition, if buses for transportation of students are kept at the school, 1 off-street parking space shall be provided for each bus of a size sufficient to park each bus. Secure community transition facilities 1 for every 3 beds, plus 1 per employee / 13 .' • • DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHE'CKLIST City of Renton Development Services Division 1055,South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21 C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must 'be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose 6f this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. . INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental et,fects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or ,site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. H:\EDNSP\Tille IV\Mulliple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Sludy\2004\SEPA Checklisl.rtf01/0S/04 SEP A Checklist for Amendme~ Sections 4-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creating park!standardS for development in the Downtown Core 01105/04 A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Amendments to Sections 4-4-080, Property Development Standards, Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations creating for parking standards for development in the Downtown Core 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Economic Development, Neighborhoods, & Strategic Planning Renton City Hall - 6 th Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Contact Person: Don Erickson, Senior Planner Phone: (425) 430-6581 4. . Date checklist prepared: January 5, 2004 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): NI A Non-project Action 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. NI A Non-project Action 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. NI A Non-project Action 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. NI A Non-project Action 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City Council Approval 11. Give brief, ·complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. H:\EDNSP\Titie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 2 SEPA Checklist for Amend,ments to sec.4-4-080 if Ordi'nance 4260 creating parking stand.or development in the Downtown Core ' 01105/04 This non-project action includes amendments to Sections 4-4-080, Property Development Standards, Parking, Loading and Driveway. Regulations of Ordinance No., 4260 by creating parking standards for development in the Downtqwn Core . . 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). . Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The Downtown Core area described as that area bounded by the centerlines of Smithers Avenue South from South Fourth Place to South Third Street and Morris Avenue South from South Third Street, to South Second Street and South Second Street from Morris Avenue South to Logan Avenue South, bounded on the north by the Cedar River, east to Mill Avenue South, south to South Fourth Street and west to. Smithers Avenue South, shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section. This area also extends to the west property line of those properties fronting along the west side of Logan Avenue South between South Second Street and Airport Way, but in no case shall the area extend more than one hundred ten feet, (11 0') west of the Logan Avenue South right-of-way, ' B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____ _ Non-project Nt A b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?) Non-project Nt A c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. Non-project Nt A d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Non-project Nt A e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Non-prOject Nt A f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Non-project Nt A H:\EDNSP\Title IV\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SE,PA Checklist.rtf 3 SEP A Checklist for Amendmenl Sections 4-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creating parki'tandards for development in the Downtown Core 01105/04 g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Non-project NI A h. . Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Non-project NI A 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, and industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Non-project NI A b. Are there any off-site sources of emission Qr odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. . Non-project NI A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Non-project NI A 3. WATER a. Surface Water: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, and . wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. Non-project NI A 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Non-project N/A 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. Non-project NI A 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. H:\EDNSP\Titie I\I\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 4 .. .. SEPA ChecklistforAmendments to Secti_-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creating parking standar_r development in the Downtown Core . 01105/04 Non-project NI A 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. Non-project NI A 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume,of discharge. Non-project NI A b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharge,d to ground, water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Non-project NI A 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals ... ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to ,be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. Non-project N/A c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this watW flow? Will this water flow into other waters, If so, describe. '\ " Non-project NI A 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Non-project NI A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Non-project NI A 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs __ grass __ pasture __ crop or grain H:\EDNSP\Title Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 5 SEPA Checklist for Amendment! Sections 4-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creati~g parkiftandards for development in 'the Downtown Core 01105/04 Non-project NI A e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Commercial Office Residential (COR3) f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Center Downtown (CD) g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Non-project NI A h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would res/de or work in the completed project? Non-project NI A j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Non-prOject NI A k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Non-project NI A I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Non-project NI A 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units! would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Non-project NI A b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Non-project NI A c. Proposed measures to reduce C?r control housing impacts, if any: Non-project NI A 10. AESTHETICS H:\EDNSP\Title I\I\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 8 SEPA Checklist for Amendments to SectitR-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creating parking standaar development in the Downtown Core- 01105/04 Non-project NI A 5) Does the proposal lie within a tOO-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. Non-project NI A 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. Non-project NI A b. Ground Water: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Non-project NI A 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals ... ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to ,be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. Non-project N/A c. Water Runoff (including storm water): -1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters, If so, describe. Non-project NI A 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Non-project NI A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, 'and runoff water impacts, if any: Non-project NI A 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs __ grass __ pasture __ crop or grain H:\EDNSP\Titie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 5 .................. ___________ I ____________________ ~---------------------------------- . ,\ SEPA Checklist for AmendmeA Sections 4-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creating parklstandards for development in the Downtown Core 01105/04 wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Non-project NI A c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Non-project NI A d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: . Non-project NI A 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals, which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other _______ _ Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other _________ _ Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ______ _ b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Non-project NI A c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain Non-project NI A d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Non-project NI A 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Non-project NI A b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Non-project NI A c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: H:\EDNSP\Title Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 6 r SEPA Checklist for Amendments to sec.4-4-080 if Ordinance 4260creating parking stand_for development in the Downtown Core 01/05/04 Non-project N/ A 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe . . Non-project N/A 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Non-project N/ A 2) Proposed measures to r.educe or control environmental health hazards, if any: Non-project N/ A b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Non-project N/ A 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project· on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Non-project N/ A 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Non-project N/ A 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The Downtown Core is Renton's older downtown commercial area, which includes predominantly one and two-story buildings with retail/services on the first floor and office or residential uses on the upper floors. Newer. mixed-use buildings are predominantly four-story buildings with commercial uses on the first floor and residential uses on the upper floors. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. The Downtown Core contains approximately 890,000 square feet of commercial/residential space in over 230 structures. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? H:\EDNSP\Title Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 7 , SEPA Checklist for Amendmenl Sections 4-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creating parki!tandards for development in the Downtown Core 01/05/04 Non-prOject NI A e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Commercial Office Residential (COR3) f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Center Downtown (CD) g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Non-project NI A h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Non-project NI A j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Non-project NI A I k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Non-project NI A I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Non-project NI A 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Non-project N/A b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Non-prOject N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Non-project N/A 10. AESTHETICS H:\EDNSP\Title IV\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 8 f SEPA Checklist for Amendments to Secttt4-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creating parking stand.or development in the Downtown Core ." 01105/04 a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not . including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed. Non-project Nt A b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Non-project NtA c. Proposed measures to reduce or control qesthetic impacts, if any: Non-project Nt A 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Non-project Nt A b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with 0ews? . Non-project NtA c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Non-project Nt A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Non-project Nt A , . ' 12. RECREATION, a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Non-project Nt A b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. Non-project NtA c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Non-project Nt A 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION H:\EDNSP\Title Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 9 ................................ I ________________ L _____________________________ ___ , SEP A Checklist for Amendment Sections 4-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creating parklstandards for development in the Downtown Core 01105/04 a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. Non-project NI A b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Non-project NI A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Non-project NI A 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. South Second Street and South Third Street (SR-900) traverses the Downtown Core in an east-west direction. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes. The Downtown Core contains a Transit Center at South Third Street and Burnett Avenue South served by public transit. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Non-project NI A d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe -(indicate whether public or private? Non-project NI A e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Non-project NI A f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Non-project N/A g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Non-project NI A 15. PUBLIC SERVICES H:\EDNSP\Title Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 10 I SEPA Checklist for Amendments to SectA.-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creating parking standAr development in the Downtown Core 01105/04 a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, pOlice protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. Non-project NI A b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Non-project N/A 16. UTILITIES a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. Non-project NI A b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Non-project NI A C. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration ·of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepr~illfullac~ of full disclosure on my part. Proponent: ~ a '. City of Renton Name Printed: _-.:D=on:...:...::E:.:...ri~c!.!.ks=.:o::.!n.!..f.:..::o:.:...r~C~ity:.L-.:o~f...:..R.:..::e~n!.!.to~n,-!-________ _ Date: October 8, 2003 H:\EDNSP\Titie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 11 .................... _______ 1 ___ 1 ____________________________________________ __ , SEPA Checklist for Amendme. Sections 4-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creatmg park'standards for development in the Downtown Core 01105/04 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR.NONPROJECT ACTIONS (These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on pQlicies; plailsci,'nd. ro rams. You do notrieed to fill out these sheets for ro·ectaotibris; ..':; ". ! Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? With possible exception of surface water runoff the proposal would not likely have any affect on the above environmental issues. Because off-street parking will now be required for all new development or building additions, some additional parking, above and beyond what was provided previously, may be provided, resulting in additional surface water runoff. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: New development resulting as a consequence of these proposed amendments will be required to comply with the City's development regulations including those pertaining to surface water management. . 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? No affect on plants, animals, fish, or marine life is anticipated as a consequence of this non- project proposal. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: None. Existing critical area regulations protect all critical areas within the City limits. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed non-project action will not deplete energy or natural resources. The existing site is already completely developed. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, flood plains, or prime farmlands? Proposal would likely not use or affect environmentally sensitive areas. This is a non-project action adding off-street parking requirements for new developments in the currently exempt Downtown Core. H:\EDNSP\Titie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist.rtf 12 SEP A Checklist for Amendments to secttt 4-4-080 if Ordinance 4260 creating parking stand.o~ development in the Downtown Core 01105/04 Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The proposed off-street parking requirements for new development in the Downtown Core will do nothing to allow or encourage land or shoreline .~ses incompatible with existing plans. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? The proposed amendments requIring a minimum amount of off-street parking for new development in the Downtown Core is not likely to increase demand on transportation or public services and utilities. This is because even though parking has not previously been required in the affected area, it has generally been provided, anyway, to meet market demand. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposal will not conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for protection of the environment. SIGNATURE I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. Proponent: lti&e1&tt; /7) .Cityof Renton Name Printed: _-..!R~e:::.:b~e~c:.:::c!::.a-=L:!.!I n.:.::d::-f~o:!..r ..::::C~it:.Ly-=o:!..f ~R~e.:..:.nt~o~n,--__ _ Date: ENVCHLST.DOC REVISED 6/98 January 5. 2004 H:\EDNSP\Titie Iv\Multiple Zone Amends\Parking\CD Parking Study\2004\SEPA Checklist. rtf 13