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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA99-172 2000-T-2 Lu/f %'•�- 7a Sarah Mortensen Louis Donckers Ewing Stringfellow Perkins Coie 447 Morris S. Queensborough Dev.Co.,Inc. 1201 3`d Avenue.,40th Floor Renton,WA 98055 Suite One, 101 West Olympic Place Seattle,WA 98101 Seattle,WA 98119 O/ r. F /or/ 'p z n if Amends ORD 4498 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 4855 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2000 AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S 1995 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MAPS AND DATA IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Renton has heretofore adopted and filed a "Comprehensive Plan" and the City Council of Renton has implemented and amended said "Comprehensive Plan" from time to time, together with the adoption of various codes, reports and records; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has heretofore duly recommended to the City Council, from time to time, certain amendments to the City's "Comprehensive Plan;" and WHEREAS, the City of Renton, pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management Act, has been required to review its "Comprehensive Plan;" and WHEREAS, the City has held a public hearing on this matter; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission has made certain findings and recommendations to the City Council, including making finding pursuant to Title IV Renton Municipal Code Section 4-9-020.G, Review Criteria for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Adoption Process; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly determined after due consideration of the testimony and evidence before it that it is advisable and appropriate to amend and modify the City's "Comprehensive Plan;" and WHEREAS, such modification and elements for the "Comprehensive Plan" being in the best interest and for the public benefit; 1 • ORDINANCE NO. 4855 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The above findings and recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects. SECTION II. The "Comprehensive Plan," maps, data and reports in support of the "Comprehensive Plan" are hereby modified, amended and adopted as said "Comprehensive Plan" consisting of the following elements: Land Use and Land Use Map and Land Use Element text, as shown on the attached Exhibits A, B, and C, and incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION III. The Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary changes on said City's "Comprehensive Plan" and the maps in conjunction therewith to evidence the aforementioned 2000 amendments. SECTION IV. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to file this ordinance as provided by law, and a complete copy of said document likewise being on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of Renton. SECTION V. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval and five days after publication. 2 ORDINANCE NO. 4855 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 14tKlay of August , 2000. Marilyn J. et en, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 14thday of August , 2000. Jesse anner, Mayor Approved as o form: atvaMe5dPial Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: 8/18/2000 (Summary) ORD.868:8/2/00:ma. 3 ORDINANCE NO. 48 5 5 EXHIBIT A 4 Revised 8/7/00 ORDINANCE NO. 4855 EXHIBIT A LAND USE ELEMENT POLICIES AND TEXT The Land Use Element policies and text are amended to read as follows. Policies not listed remain unchanged. RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY INFILL DISTRICT • LU-69. Residential Multi-family Infill designation should not be expanded. Land within the districts should be used to meet multi-family housing needs. Existing Residential Multi-family Infill designations have the highest priority for development or redevelopment with multi-family uses. Expansion of these designations is limited to properties meeting the following criteria: a. Properties under consideration shall take access from a principal arterial, minor arterial, or collector. Direct access shall not be through a less intense land use designation. b. Properties under consideration must abut the existing RM-I land use designation on at least two (2) sides and be on the same side of the principal arterial, minor arterial, or collector serving it; and, c. Any such expansion of the RM-I land use designation should not bisect or truncate another contiguous land use district. CENTERS Summary: Centers are intended to provide a cohesive district allowing a wide range of commercial and residential activities which provide needed goods and services and serve as a visual and physical focal point for the surrounding residential areas. Five types of Centers are envisioned: 1. Center Downtown is characterized by the Downtown and its surrounding residential neighfiorhoods.These are existing urban environments expected to redevelop as destination shopping areas providing neighborhood, citywide, and subregional services and mixed use residential areas. Center Downtown residential development is expected to support urban scale multi-family projects at the highest densities allowed in the City. These projects are expected to incorporate mixed uses including retail, office, and service uses which support transit and create a new synergism of public and private sector activities. In the surrounding residential areas,infill urban scale townhouse and multi-family developments are anticipated. Site planning and infrastructure will promote a pedestrian scale environment and amenities. 2. Center Village is characterized by areas of the City that provide an opportunity for redevelopment as close- in urban mixed use residential and commercial areas which are pedestrian oriented. These areas are anticipated to provide medium to high-density residential development and a wide range of commercial activities serving citywide and sub-regional markets. Center Villages typically are developed within an existing suburban land use pattern where opportunities exist to modify the development pattern to accommodate more growth within the existing urban areas by providing for compact urban development, transit orientation, pedestrian circulation, and a community focal point organized around an urban village concept. 3. Center Suburban is characterized by suburban scale two-story development supporting a medium intensity of activity serving multiple neighborhoods. Development within these Centers is supported by site planning oriented to automobile access and circulation along an arterial treated with a boulevard features or park landscaping. 4. Center Neighborhood is characterized by suburban scale single story development supporting less intensive land use than the Center Suburban and serving primarily the surrounding neighborhood. 1 Revised 8/7/00 5. Center Office-Residential provides for large-scale office,retail and/or multi-family projects developed through a master plan incorporating significant site amenities and/or gateway features. 6. Center Institution provides clusters of medical or educational uses,which serve the surrounding community. Policies Applicable to All Centers General Policies Policy LU-82 Promote the clustering of Center uses and discourage the development of strip commercial areas. Policy LU-83 Phase implementation of development regulations within Centers to support economically feasible development in the short term but also provide a transition to achieve new development consistent with long term land use objectives. Strategy LU-83.1 Revise development regulations within the Center Downtown to implement the Comprehensive Plan Vision within 5 years. Strategy LU-83.2 Revise development regulations within the Center Village to implement the Comprehensive Plan Vision within 2 years. Strategy LU-83.3.Revise development regulations within the Center Suburban to fully implement the Comprehensive Plan Vision within 2 years. Policy LU-84. RESERVED Policy LU-85. Prioritize Downtown and Center Village for infrastructure improvements. Policy LU-86. Identify Centers as gateways into the City or neighborhoods. Policy LU-87. Develop Centers to provide community focus for their surrounding neighborhoods. Policy LU-88. Maintain unique and independent centers by defining boundaries which create a transition to and protection for surrounding land uses. Policy LU-89. Create Centers which support a citywide transit system and encourage pedestrian access. Policy LU-90. Centers should incorporate transit stops within them. Locational Criteria Policy LU-91. Designate Center boundaries according to the following criteria: a. The boundary should coincide with a major change in land use type or intensity. b. Boundaries should consider topography and natural features such as ravines,hills, and.significant stands of trees. c. Boundaries should occur along public rights-of-way including streets or utility easements, or at rear property lines where justified by the existing land use pattern. Boundary lines should not be drawn through the interior of parcels. d. As a maximum distance, the boundary should be drawn within a walkable distance from one or two focal points, which may be defined by intersections,transit stops, or shopping centers. Policy LU-92. Designate Centers in locations with the following characteristics: a. A nucleus of existing multi-use development. b. Potential for redevelopment, or vacant land to encourage significant concentration of development. c. Principal gateways to the City as defined in the Community Design Section of the Land Use Element. d. Center locations should be located on major transit and transportation routes. e. Center locations should be served by the City's arterial street system. 2 V Revised 8/7/00 Policy LU-93. Designate transitional land uses which surround the Center to provide buffers to the less intensive uses. Policy LU-94. Change adopted boundaries only in the following circumstances: a. The original mapping failed to consider a major natural feature or significant land use which would make implementation of the boundary illogical. b. The amount of land within a Center is inadequate to allow development of the range and intensity of uses envisioned for the Center. Policy LU-95. Maximize the use of existing urban services and facilities by promoting redevelopment of existing commercial areas with commercial and residential mixed use development. Policy LU-96. RESERVED Mix and Intensity of Uses Objective LU-Q: Encourage a wide range and combination of uses, developed at sufficient intensity to maximize efficient use of land, support transit use, and create a viable district. Policy LU-97. Encourage new office and commercial development which is more intensive than the older office and commercial development in existing Centers in order to create more compact and efficient Centers. Policy LU-98. Allow stand alone residential development of various types and urban densities in portions of Centers not conducive to commercial development. Policy LU-99. Allow residential uses throughout Centers as part of mixed use developments, Consider bonus incentives for housing types compatible with commercial uses or lower density residential. Policy LU-100. Include uses which are compatible with each other within mixed use developments; for example, office and certain retail uses with residential,office, and retail. Policy LU-101. Locate and design commercial uses within a residential mixed use development in a manner which preserves privacy and quiet for residents. Site and Building Design "4. Policy LU-102. Modify existing commercial and residential uses which are adjacent to or within new proposed development to implement the new Center land use vision as much as possible through alterations in parking lot design, landscapes, signage, and site plan alterations as redevelopment opportunities occur. Policy LU-103. Consolidate signage for mixed use development on one structure. Policy LU 104. Locate signage to reduce light and glare impacts to the residential users. Focal Points Policy LU-105. Develop at least one major focal point within each Center which defines the core of the Center and is visually distinctive. Policy LU-106. Design focal points to include a combination of public areas such as parks or plazas, architectural features such as towers,outstanding building design, transit stops, or outdoor eating area. These features should be connected to pedestrian pathways if possible. Policy LU-107. Evaluate existing intersections of arterial roadways for opportunities to create focal points. Circulation and Parking Policy LU-108. Consolidate access to existing streets and provide internal vehicular circulation which supports shared access. Policy LU-109. Provide vehicular access to the site should be from a principal arterial street and minimize the number of access points minimized. Policy LU-110. Locate parking for residential uses in the mixed use developments to minimize disruption of pedestrian or auto access to the retail component of the project. 3 Revised 8/7/00 Policy LU-111. Connect residential uses to other uses in the Center through design features such as pedestrian access, shared parking areas, and common open spaces. Policy LU-112. RESERVED Buffers Objective LU-R: Create a buffer at the boundary of Centers to protect adjacent less intensive land uses from the impacts of urban activities within the Center. Policy LU-113:. Create buffers using a combination of: a. Less intensive or transitional land uses b. Open space(not parking lots) c. Structural elements d. Landscape features e. Fencing f. Other features which meet the spirit and intent of these policies Center Neighborhood Objective LU-S. Create Center Neighborhoods which include commercial, light industrial, and residential uses and serve the basic, ongoing needs of the population in adjacent and surrounding neighborhoods. Policy LU-114. Promote the clustering of neighborhood serving commercial uses and discourage the development of strip commercial areas. Policy LU-115. Adequate retail goods and services should be provided at Center Neighborhoods to encourage residents to shop locally for daily goods rather than drive to regional centers. Policy LU-116. While mixes of uses are allowed in the Center, commercial and office uses are the preferred uses for this area. Policy LU-117. New garden style multi-family development should be discouraged. Policy LU-118. Limit office use to one to two stories in height. Center Suburban Objective LU-T: Create Center Suburban Designation including commercial, and residential uses with site planning oriented to automobile access and circulation. Policy LU-118.1. Implement the Center Suburban Designation through CS, RM-C, CN or RM-N zoning. Policy LU-118.2. Serve the basic, on-going needs of the population in adjacent and surrounding neighborhoods. Policy LU-118.3. Provide a medium intensity of development organized around a landscaped arterial boulevard with boulevard features and/or park like landscaping. Policy LU 118.4. Design parking lots to include pedestrian connections to store entries. Policy LU-118.5. Design parking lots to include both perimeter and interior landscaping to reduce the visual effects of expanses of impervious surface. Policy LU-118.6 Promote the clustering of neighborhood serving commercial uses. 4 Revised 8/7/00 Policy LU-118.7 Provide adequate retail goods and services within Center Suburban Designations to encourage residents to shop locally for daily goods rather than drive to other shopping areas. Policy LU-118.8 Prohibit new garden style multi-family development with surface parking. Townhouse development which includes parking within structures is the preferred form of multi-family development. Policy LU-118.9 Limit office uses to two stories in height. Center Village,. Objective LU-U: Develop Center Villages characterized by intense urban development supported by site planning and infrastructure,which provides a pedestrian scale environment. Policy LU- 118.10. Apply the Center Village Designation to areas with an existing suburban and auto- oriented land use pattern which due to location, access to arterial roadways, land value, land,and infrastructure availability and proximity to existing residential neighborhoods are candidate locations for a higher density mixed use type of development. Policy LU-118.11. Implement the Center Village Designation using multiple zoning designations including R-10,R-14,CS, CV,RM-C,RM-U, and RM-T(proposed Residential-Townhouse). Strategy 118.11.1: Evaluate commercial and residential development standards in the Center Village and replace zoning designations or re-zone properties as needed within a 2 year phasing to comply with the vision for a Center Village designation. Strategy 118.11.2: Prepare a Highlands Re-Development Plan which functions as a sub-area plan • to further refine the land use concept for and implement the Center Village land use concepts. Phasing of the Highlands Redevelopment plan is expected to occur over a 5-10 year period. Strategy 118.11.3: Areas east of Edmonds and north of Sunset currently zoned RM-C are to remain in residential use. The area north of 12th St currently zoned R-10 is to remain in residential use. Policy LU-118.12. Allow residential density ranging from 10 to 60 dwelling units per acre in the Center Village Designation. Policy LU- 118.13. Encourage mixed use structures and projects. Policy LU-118.14. Orient site and building design primarily toward pedestrians and people to maximize pedestrian activity and minimize automobile use for circulation within the Center. Policy LU-118.15. Accommodate parking within a parking structure. Where structured parking is infeasible,parking should be located in the back or the side of the primary structure.Discourage parking lots between structures and street rights-of-way. Policy LU-118.16. Use alley access where alleys currently exists. Encourage designation of new alleys in redevelopment projects. • Policy LU-118.17. Encourage shared parking to use urban land efficiency. Policy LU- 118.18. Develop design guidelines to provide direction on site design,building design, landscape treatments, and parking and circulation components of new development projects. Policy LU-118.19. Encourage uses in Center Villages which serve a sub-regional or citywide market as well as the surrounding neighborhoods. Policy LU-119. Encourage more urban style design and intensity of development(e.g.; building height, bulk, landscaping,parking)within Center Villages than with land uses outside the Center. Policy LU-120. Promote the clustering of community commercial uses and discourage the development of strip commercial areas. 5 Revised 8/7/00 Policy LU-121. Residential development within Center Villages is intended to be urban scale, stacked, flat and/or townhouse development with structured parking. Policy LU-122. Prohibit new garden style multi-family development. Policy LU-123. Provide community scale office and service uses. 6 ORDINANCE NO. 48 55 EXHIBIT B 5 itisp, CITY _OF RENTON A.,, Planning/Building/Public Works Department la J e Tanner,Mayor Gregg Zimmerman P.E:,Administrator February 24. 2000 Washington State • Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: Environmental Determinations Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC)on (ERC date): DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE SOUTH RENTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA Selected residential, centers, and community design policies of the land use element, neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General, Commercial, Streetscape Design, Building Design, and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re-development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. Location: Generally 4th St. to 7th St. So.And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way So. • Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, March 13, 2000. 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- 11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430- 6510. If you have questions, please call me at(425)430-6578. For the Environmental Review Committee, Robert J nkins Projec anag cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division • Larry Fisher, Department of Fisheries David F. Dietzman, Department of Natural Resources Don Hurter; Department of Transportation Eric Swenson, Seattle Public Utilities Duvvamish Tribal Office • Rod Malcom, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Ordinance) Joe Jainga, Puget Sound Energy agencyltr\ 1055 South Grady Way-Renton,Washington 98055 S ®This paper contains 50%recycled material,20%post consumer CITY OF RENTON DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA APPLICANT: City of Renton/Economic Development PROJECT NAME: South Renton Comprehensive Plan Amendment DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Selected residential, centers, and community design policies of the land use element, neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General, Commercial, Streetscape Design, Building Design, and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re-development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Generally 4th St. to 7th St. So. And Shattuck Ave. to Main Ave./Grady Way So. LEAD AGENCY: 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, March 13, 2000. 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- 11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)- 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: February 28, 2000 DATE OF DECISION: February 22, 2000 SIGNATURES: Vi,q;06e" Gregg Zimme n,A inistrator DATE Department f Ian ng/Building/Public Works .(4,1Kod '`n Shepherd, drnini�t'rator DA_.:t....../....,‘,... ommunity Services Department ( Firet i D E Renton Fire Department signature •• - CITY JF RENTON • no„,,\ Planning/Building/Public Works Department "��� Gregg Zimmerman P.E.,Administrator Jesse Tanner,Mayor February 24, 2000 • TO: Partiets of Record SUBJECT: SOUTH RENTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA Dear Resident: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) and is to inform you that they have completed their review of the environmental impacts of the above-referenced project. The Committee, on February 22, 2000, 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 43.21C.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, March 13, 2000. 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 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at(425)430-6578. For the Environmental Review Committee, c---ii,C 4 46, Robe Jenkins Project Manager drtsltr 1055 South Grady Way-Renton,Washington 98055 a)This paper contains 50%recycled material.20%post consumer AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION • Charlotte Ann Kassens first duly sworn on oath states that he/she is the Legal Clerk of the SOUTH COUNTY JOURNAL , 600 S. Washington Avenue, Kent, Washington 98032 NOTICE INENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION �, - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW a dailynewspaper seven times a week. Said newspaper is a le al COMMITTEE published (7) g RENTON,WASHINGTON newspaper of general publication and is now and has been for more than six months The Environmental Review Committee prior to the date of publication, referred to, printed and published in the English language , (ERC)has issued a Determination of Non- Significance for the following project under continually as a daily newspaper in Kent, King County, Washington. The South County the authority of the Renton Municipal 1 Journal has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the Code. State of Washington for King County. • SOUTH RENTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT The notice in the exact form attached,was published in the South County ; LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA Journal (and not in supplemental form)which was regularly distributed to the subscribers ' 'Amendments to provide greater direction, ', to the redevelopment of downtown south i during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a Renton neighborhood. Location; , Generally 4th St. to 7th St. So. And South Renton Comprehensive Plan I. Shattuck Ave.•to Main Ave./Grady Way So. " Appeals of the environmental determina- tion must be filed in writing on or before as published on: 2/28/00 5:00 PM, March 13, 2000. Appeals must ' be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of$43.13, Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 I charged to Acct. No. 80510, . South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by 1 City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-1 Legal Number 7256 i 8-11 B. Additional information regarding the.appeal process may be obtained from', the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-, ' 6510. . I Published in the South County Journal Fe_b_ruary 26,2000._7256__ `__ L -al Cle , South County Journal , • Subscribed and sworn before me on this 2 t day of qc r , 2000 govol000trrip/p., (6 Ttr_V-riat-ri- `_._ a Notary Public of the State of Washington ', `'`;,� -,, residing in Renton King County, Washington NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE ' RENTON,WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has issued a Determination of Non-Significance for the following project under the authority of the Renton Municipal Code. SOUTH RENTOIN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA Amendments to provide greater direction to the redevelopment of downtown south Renton neighborhood. Location; Generally 4th St. to 7th St. So.And Shattuck Ave. to Main Ave./Grady Way So. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, March 13, 2000. 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 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510. Publication Date: February 28,2000 Account No. 51067 dnspub • ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION SOUTH RENTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA Selected residential,centers,and community design policies of the land use element,neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General,Commercial,Streetscape Design,Building Design,and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re-development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. Location:Generally 4th St.to 7th St.So.And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way So. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM, March 13, 2000. 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 4-8-11B. 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 Pleaseinclude the project NUMBER when calling for proper file identification. STAFF City of Renton REPORT Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE A. BACKGROUND ERC MEETING DATE: February 22, 2000 Project Name: South Renton Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applicant: City of Renton, EDNSP File Number: LUA-99-172, ECF, CPA Project Manager: Robert Jenkins, Senior Planner, EDNSP Project Description: Selected residential, centers, and community design policies of the land use element, neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General, Commercial, Streetscape Design, Building Design, and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction for residential and mixed use re-development of the Center Downtown designation and Residential Multi-Family Urban (RMU) and Center Downtown zones, including South Renton, and city-wide. Project Location: The policy amendments are not site specific. The changes to the residential and centers policies of the Land Use Element apply to Centers city-wide. The changes to the community design policies of the Land Use Element and the neighborhood policies of the Housing Element apply city-wide. The changes to the Downtown Element policies affect the Center Downtown designation but no specific portion of the designation. Exist. Bldg. Area gsf N/A Site Area N/A RECOMMENDATION Staff Recommend that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Nonsignificance. ERC REPORT City of Renton EDNSP Department Envirc ,,nal.Review Committee Staff Report SOUTH RENTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAwAIENDMENTS LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA REPORT AND DECISION OF FEBRUARY22,2000 Page2 of 2 B. RECOMMENDATION Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommend that the Responsible Officials make the following Environmental Determination: X DETERMINATION OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE NON-SIGNIFICANCE-MITIGATED. X Issue DNS with 14 day Appeal Period. Issue DNS-M with 14 day Appeal Period. Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment Period followed by a 14 day Appeal Period. C. MITIGATION MEASURES 1. None proposed. 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. 1. 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. Has the applicant adequately identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development? 1. As stated in the supplemental sheets for nonproject actions, staff has identified no adverse environmental impacts arising from the proposed policy amendments and therefore no need to impose mitigation measures. 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. X Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File. 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, Monday, March 13,2000 (14 days from the date of publication). 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 4-8-11 B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the. Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510. ERC REPORT City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: I ,',� COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 4, 2000 APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA DATE CIRCULATED: JANUARY 21, 2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/EDNSP Department PROJECT MANAGER: ROB JENKINS PROJECT TITLE: South Renton Comp. Plan Amendment WORK ORDER NO: 78616 LOCATION: Generally 4th St.to 7th St. So.And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way So. SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Selected residential, centers, and community design policies of the land use element, neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General, Commercial, Streetscape Design, Building Design, and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re- development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet 0.-e> i aPPler - B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. 1/ " f: 0 2 2 4-06 Signature of Director or Aut�zeki Representative Date Rnutinn Rev.10/93 City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: _"""'"`plan Ptf. OMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 4,-2000 APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA DATE CIRCULATED: JANUARY 21,2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/EDNSP Department PROJECT MANAGER: ROB JENKINS PROJECT TITLE: South Renton Comp.Plan Amendment WORK ORDER NO: 78616 LOCATION: Generally 4-St.to 7th St.So.And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way So. SITE AREA: N/A , I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A I SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Selected residential,centers,and community design policies of the land use element,neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General,Commercial,Streetscape Design, Building Design,and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re- development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code)COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information ' Impacts impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air. r Aesthetics Water I Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ i Historic/Cultural Natural Resources I Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet • B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS • • C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS • r Cn &(- - Gt)( `1k(73.0 ,Ak code coryt ,/, frOpoofed Ho We have reviewed this application with particular attention to:those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional informatio► is needed to properly assess this proposal. 1,�.� f rT I 2- -06 nature of Di ecto or Authorized Representative Date Routing Rev.10/93 City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: i,-Nrts — � '� COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 4, 2000 APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA DATE CIRCULATED: JANUARY 21, 2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/EDNSP Department PROJECT MANAGER: ROB JE134S PROJECT TITLE: South Renton Comp. Plan Amendment WORK ORDER NO: 78616 Ok LOCATION: Generally 4th St.to 7th St. So.And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way SITE AREA: N/A I BUILDING AREA(gross)‘: {/`4h SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Selected residential, centers, and community design policies of the la pe elerhent, neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General, Commercial, Streetscape Design, Building Design, and Ur .1,Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater dir- C' to the re- development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water LightGlare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS )1/4)() W✓U/1(24-CA7 We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Ue' t046- Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date Routing Rev.10/93 City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: fiy, kive.tyv✓\ WY COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 4, 2000 APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA DATE CIRCULATED: JANUARY 21,2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/EDNSP Department PROJECT MANAGER: ROB JENKINS PROJECT TITLE: South Renton Comp.Plan Amendment. WORK ORDER NO: 78616 ut LOCATION: Generally 4th St.to 7th St.So.And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way So. JA N 2 7 20ac SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A (�.Iy �,� 1` t SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Selected residential,centers,and community design policies of the land` t_e4�meh ,`h igFt�brYioods policies of the Housing Element and General,Commercial,Streetscape Design, Building Design,and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re- development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code)COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major information Environment Minor Major Information ' Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet �JJ 14,000 Feet bi B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS 10 C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS I /J We have re 'ewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas whe additional informs s needed to properly assess this proposal. / / 00 Sign to of Director or Authorized Re sentative Date Routine Rev.10/93 City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: P0. c..6 COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 4, 2000 APPLICATION NO::LUA-99-172;ECF,CPA DATE CIRCULATED: JANUARY 21,2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/EDNSP Department PROJECT MANAGER: ROB JENKINS 1 PROJECT TITLE: South Renton Comp. Plan Amendment WORK ORDER NO: 78616 LOCATION: Generally 4th St.to 7th St.So.And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way So. SITE AREA: N/A ' I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Selected residential,centers, and community design policies of the land use element, neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General,Commercial, Streetscape Design, Building Design,and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re- development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code)COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts impacts Necessary Earth 1 Housing Air . Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health ! Public Services Energy/ I Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation I Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet ice. Afp.67 /2C/05/ed 1,1Z1,'2•1"9 --i B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS .A*;-- , 1°C. ,11L_‘ 'ago 6( .,vim edit , „-,ce. ii .,4,6‘/-1€41:1/72'42. i AD ke_. "i--,ce..e -AlUI /zee el 1-0 1-A-.-- )12-(..1c/wLicej . >4-4,_ ,.,r.)45444,„",...7.7-2,„414....."2--xi-z-P-A62202c4 C. COD - TED CO ENS /� L 2%/V? 67r 'C—Gc/!Ct Al../(4. a/te r-Lo 4.A./19S/Of-e,e--4 746 /1z4Ast , We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. S gnature of Director or A thorize `e Representative Date , ; �( Routing Rev.10/93 City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:[V7 -tic COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 4, 2000 APPLICATION NO:i LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA DATE CIRCULATED: JANUARY 21,2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/EDNSP Department PROJECT MANAGER: ROB JENKINS 'irtrY OF trr ,P PROJECT TITLE: South Renton Comp.Plan Amendment WORK ORDER NO: 78616 LOCATION: Generally 4th St.to 7th St.So..And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way So. J� F 2 fi 20Q0 SITE AREA: N/A I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A 44QJId..,fulthiutl ilrl Io ro SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Selected residential,centers,and community design policies of the land use element, neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General,Commercial,Streetscape Design, Building Design,and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re- development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health ' Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources 1 Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date Routing Rev.10/93 City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:S C� ( fth E k;ti COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 4, 2000 APPLICATION NO: LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA DATE CIRCULATED: JANUARY 21,2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/EDNSP Department PROJECT MANAGER: ROB JENKINS r"lry, RE 'N, PROJECT TITLE: South Renton Comp. Plan Amendment WORK ORDER NO: 78616 ` crmAtAtcro LOCATION: Generally 4th St.to 7th St.So.And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way So. JAN 2 8 2006 SITE AREA: N/A I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/ArLur�r, SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Selected residential,centers,and community design policies of the land use element, ign policies of the Housing Element and General,Commercial,Streetscape Design, Building Design,and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re- development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code)COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Jedt1 � / Signature of Director'or Authorized Representative Date Routing Rev.10/93 City 6: u.anton Department of Planning/Building/Pu.,,,,, .forks ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: Au/7o\ COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 4, 2000 APPLICATION,NO: LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA DATE CIRCULATED: JANUARY 21, 2000 APPLICANT: City of.Renton/EDNSP Department PROJECT MANAGER: ROB JENKINS PROJECT TITLE: South Renton Comp. Plan Amendment WORK ORDER NO: 78616 LOCATION: Generally 4th St. to 7th St. So. And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way So. SITE AREA: N/A I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Selected residential, centers, and community design policies of the land use element, neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General, Commercial, Streetscape Design, Building Design, and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re- development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet n B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS Lj 3 —27— ytte4AlemA.M4 Asdsceteutialt catiAmou. ciawkatz& m000{� u,�t uJ�tuoua w .141Au..a.t 33 2t):t a �►�d�.. p�- walk.. al fi.zd a Soj2c.O.w.s .ai tAs, C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. . Q..CLQAQ- ...D-CLAW0-44..k 28 212to Sign a of Director or Authorized Representative Date Routin Rev.10/93 0 City of Renton Department of Planning/Building/Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: 't "on Seim(cs p COMMENTS DUE: FEBRUARY 4, 2000 APPLICATION NO: iLUA-99-172,ECF,CPA DATE CIRCULATED: JANUARY 21,2000 APPLICANT: City of Renton/EDNSP Department PROJECT MANAGER: ROB JENKINS �.I OF RENTON -vsPROJECT TITLE: South Renton Comp. Plan Amendment WORK ORDER NO: 78616 LOCATION: Generally 4th St.to 7th St.So.And Shattuck Ave.to Main Ave./Grady Way So. 9 2 8 2000 SITE AREA: N/A ; I BUILDING AREA(gross): N/A ditIL MIM I&ISSON SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: Selected residential,centers,and community design policies of the land use element,neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General,Commercial,Streetscape Design, Building Design,and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the re- development of the Downtown South Renton Neighborhood. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT(e.g.Non-Code)COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water Light/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals i Transportation Environmental Health ' Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet 1 I B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS /444- C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS A/67tk..; We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas wf- = additional information is nee d to properly assess this proposal. ' i°/� t e27. - .natur of Dire r'or Author zed Representat' e D Routing Rev.10/93 . - -- I I • U�rtY 4 Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: As a Iegislal' 'tel,the amendments are not subject to development + * lt ons..t._._f sveiopmeant cur in the would subject tosite-specific review andthat environmemayocntal regulations Including area Renlanbe's SEPA Ordinance,as well as Title IV Development regulations addressing zoning, •4N f0� environmental regulations,InlresWcture , Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code,and any other applicable regulatiostandardsetc.ns. NOTICE OF APPLICATION- AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON- Proposed Mitigation Measures: None. • SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Mr.Rob Jenkins,Project Manager,Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department,1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055,by 5:00 PM on February 14,2000. 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 DATE: January 26,2000 become a party of record and wit be notified of any decision on this project. LAND USE NUMBER: LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA CONTACT PERSON: ROB JENKINS (425)430-6578 APPLICATION NAME: SOUTH RENTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Selected residential,centers,and community design policies of the land use element,neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General,Commercial,Streetscape Design,Building Design, and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction for residential and mixed use re-development of the Center Downtown designation and Residential Multi-Family Urban(RMU)and Center Downtown zones,Including South Renton. PROJECT LOCATION: N/A • • 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 project Therefore,as permitted under the • RCW 43.21C.110,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. . • PERM-APPLICATION DATE: December 14,1999 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: January 21,2000 Permits/Review Requested: Environmental(SEPA)Review,Planning Commission public hearing and recommendation,City Council Approval. Other Permits which maybe required: None Requested Studies: None • Location where application may 'be reviewed: Planning/Building/Public Works Division,Development Services Department, 1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055 • • PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing will be held before the Renton Planning Commission,In Renton Council Chambers.The time and date of the public hearing has not yet been set. • For specific lime and place of the public hearing,contact the Economic Development,Neighborhoods,and Strategic Planning Department at 425-430- 6578.Al parties of record will receive notification. CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Analytical process Project consistency refers to whether a project is consistent with adopted and applicable development regulations,or in their absence,comprehensive plan policies.RCW 36.70B.110(2)(g)provides that the Notice of Application(NOA)include a statement of the preliminary determination of a project's consistency with the type of land use,level of development infrastructure,and character of development if one has been made at the time of notice.At a minimum,every NOA shall include a determination of the project's consistency with the zoning,comprehensive plan and development regulations. I Land Use: No specific development projects will be processed or reviewed as part of this non-project application.No comprehensive mapping or zone changes are associated with these amendments. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental Checklist dated December 14,1999. LUA-99-172 Erin.NOTICE . LUM99-172 ENV.NOTICE CERTIFICATION • • I, ��i74 , hereby certify that / copies of the above document were posted by me in / conspicuous places / -Ae � L� e; L/f9/-/Jr i P4.-, `ci! Cit j G` N/ Signed: ATTEST: Subcribed and sworn before me, a Nortary Public and f e State of Washington residing hi , on the I Ett da o 20(9--6 MARILYN KAMCHEFF NOTARY PUBLIC I STATE OF WASHINGTON . Guy._ : COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 29,2003 MARILYN McHEFF W APPO!NThKA NT EXPIRES:6-29-os �rQY O - - Development Regulations V .r{y Used For Project Mitigation: Asa legislative proposal,the amendments are not subject to development, • regulations.Future development that may occur in the affected area would be subject to site-specific review and environmental regulations Including Renton's SEPA Ordinance,as well as Title IV Development regulations addressing zoning. A‘1jvrr0 environmental regulations,Infrastructure standards.etc.Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code,end any other applicable regulations. NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON- Proposed Mitigation Measures: None. SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) . Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Mr.Rob Jenkins.Project Manager,Development Services Division,1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055,by 5:00 PM on February 7,2000..II you have questions about this proposal,or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mall,contact the Project Manager.Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any DATE: January 24,2000 decision on this project. LAND USE NUMBER: LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA CONTACT PERSON: ROB JENKINS (425)430-6578 APPLICATION NAME: SOUTH RENTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT I PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION I PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Selected residential,centers,and community design policies of the land use element,neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General,Commercial,Streetscape Design,Building Design, and Urban Amenities polices of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the for residential end mixed use re-development of the Center Downtown designation and and Residential Multi-Family Urban(RMU)and Center Downtown zones,including South Renton. PROJECT LOCATION: N/A OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE,MITIGATED(DNS,M):As the Lead Agency,the City of Renton has determined that significant environmental Impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project.Therefore, as permitted under the RCW 43.21 C.110,the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS(M)process to give notice that a DNS-M Is likely to be Issued.Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS-M are Integrated into a single comment period.There will be no comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non- Significance Mitigated(DNS-M).A 14-day appeal period will follow the Issuance of the DNS.M. PERMIT APPUCATION DATE: December 14,1999 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: January 21,2000 Permits/Review Requested: Environmental(SEPA)Review,Planning Commission public hearing and recommendation,City Council Approval. Other Permits which may be required: None Requested Studies: None Location where application may 'be reviewed: Planning/Building/Public Works Division,Development Services Department, 1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055 PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing will be held before the Renton Planning Commission,in Renton Council Chambers.The time and date of the public hearing has not yet been set. • For specific time and place of the public hearing,contact the Economic Development,Neighborhoods,and Strategic Planning Department.Al parties of record will receive notification. • CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Analytical process Project consistency refers to whether a project is consistent with adopted and applicable development regulations,or In their absence,comprehensive plan policies.RCW 36.708.110(2)(g)provides that the Notice of Application(NOA)include a statement of the preliminary determination of a project's consistency with the type of land use,level of development, Infrastructure,and character of development if one has been made at the time of notice.At a minimum,every NOA shall include a determination of the project's consistency with the zoning,comprehensive plan and development regulations. Land Use: No specific development projects will be processed or reviewed as part of this non-project application.No comprehensive mapping or zone changes are associated with these amendments. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental Checklist dated December 14,1999. LUA.99-172 ENV.NOTICE L11M99-172 ENV.NOTICE • CERTIFICATION hereby certify that /r copies of the above do a ere posted by me in / conspicuous places en Eby c • ///2� Signed: ATTEST: Subcribed and sworn before me, a Nortary Public, an or tate of Washington residing in�j , on the -a4/i" day o m o • (Ai"1 , YN KAMCHEFF NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF WASHINGTON COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 29, 2003 MARILYN KAMCHEFF MY APPOINTMENT EXPIRES:6-29-03 ♦ ssYP- � ru NOTICE OF APPLICATION S( � AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF NON- SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DATE: January 26,2000 LAND USE NUMBER: LUA-99-172,ECF,CPA APPLICATION NAME: SOUTH RENTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Selected residential, centers, and community design policies of the land use element,neighborhoods policies of the Housing Element and General,Commercial,Streetscape Design, Building Design, and Urban Amenities policies of the Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction for residential and mixed use re-development of the Center Downtown designation and Residential Multi-Family Urban(RMU)and Center Downtown zones,including South Renton. PROJECT LOCATION: N/A 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 project. Therefore,as permitted under the RCW 43.21 C.110,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: December 14,1999 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: January 21,2000 Permits/Review Requested: Environmental(SEPA)Review,Planning Commission public hearing and recommendation,City Council Approval. Other Permits which may be required: None Requested Studies: None Location where application may be reviewed: Planning/Building/Public Works Division,Development Services Department, 1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98055 PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing will be held before the Renton Planning Commission,in Renton Council Chambers. The time and date of the public hearing has not yet been set. For specific time and place of the public hearing,contact the Economic Development,Neighborhoods,and Strategic Planning Department at 425-430- 6578. All parties of record will receive notification. CONSISTENCY OVERVIEW: Analytical process Project consistency refers to whether a project is consistent with adopted and applicable development regulations,or in their absence,comprehensive plan policies. RCW 36.70B.110(2)(g)provides that the Notice of Application(NOA)include a statement of the preliminary determination of a project's consistency with the type of land use,level of development, infrastructure,and character of development if one has been made at the time of notice. At a minimum,every NOA shall include a determination of the project's consistency with the zoning,comprehensive plan and development regulations. Land Use: No specific development projects will be processed or reviewed as part of this non-project application. No comprehensive mapping or zone changes are associated with these amendments. Environmental Documents that Evaluate the Proposed Project: Environmental Checklist dated December 14,1999. • LUA-99-172 ENV.NOTICE Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: As a legislative i!,;„,;:.sal,the amendments are not subject to development regulations. Future development that may occur in the affected area would be subject to site-specific review and environmental regulations including Renton's SEPA Ordinance,as well as Title IV Development regulations addressing zoning, environmental regulations,infrastructure standards,etc. Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code,and any other applicable regulations. Proposed Mitigation Measures: None. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Mr. Rob Jenkins, Project Manager, Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Department, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 • PM on February 14,2000. 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. 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TAL;:POSTAGE PROVIDED,:<:::::$«<.:'.•. <>' ::: :><::::: : :::::::::: :::::>::>::><:: ::::::::::>::>::>::;:>:: MASTERAP.DOC REVISED 13/97 O Proposed Amendments to the �i�a ��'�F,yi, �;, � City of Renton Comprehensive Plan �' 4 Dealing with Residential Development in Centers d/� January 25, 2000 �® The following policy changes are proposed to provide greater direction to for residential and mixed-use re-development of the Center Downtown designation and other center designations. Land Use Element - Residential Policy LU-16.1. In areas bordering Center designations.,and in appropriate portions of areas Centers with an existing mix of residential use types., encourage a mix of single family and small scale multi-family housing types designed to look like single family development with ground related entries, i.e. duplex, triplex, fourplex. Policy LU-17. Larger multi-family development projects are encouraged in appropriate portions of the Center Downtown designation and in the downtown area, the Center Office Residential and the Multi-family Residential—Infill designations. Land Use Element — Centers Policy LU-97. In order to create more compact and efficient Centers, encourage new office and commercial development which is more intensive than the older office and commercial development in existing Centers. Policy LU-97.1. Allow stand alone residential development of various types and urban densities in portions of Centers not conducive to commercial development. Policy LU-98. Allow residential uses throughout Centers as part of mixed-use developments. Consider bonus incentives for housing types compatible with commercial uses or lower density residential within or bordering the Center. Policy LU-103. Existing residential types and densities and commercial development appropriate to the urban Center should be integrated as much as possible through alterations in parking lot design, landscapes, signage, and site plan alterations as redevelopment opportunities occur. Objective LU-R: Create a buffer at the boundary of Centers to protect adjacent less intensive land uses from the impacts of urban activities within the Center and to protect pedestrian- oriented Center uses from auto-oriented uses outside the Center. Proposed Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Dealing with Residential Development in Centers January 25,2000 Page 2 Policy LUH113. Buffers maybe a combination of: a. less intensive or transitional land uses, b. open space (not parking lots), c. structural elements, d. landscape features, e. fencng, and f. other features which meet the spirit and intent of these policies. Land Use Element — Community Design Policy LU 305. The design of buildings and surrounding environment should be compatible with surrounding recent urban designs that support the desired character of the neighborhood. Policy LU-306. Sites and structures should be designed(e.g. building height, orientation,bulk and setback; landscaping; parking; outdoor activity areas)to mitigate adverse impacts on adjacent land uses and transportation corridors and be compatible with the role of the adjacent transportation corridor. Policy LU-309. Design and siting requirements should address the effects of light, glare,noise, traffic one residential uses. Overall densities may be reduced based on the above impacts. Policy LU'311. The character of existing residential neighborhoods should be strengthened where appropriate to the broader land use goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Policy LUI 312. Design characteristics that establish neighborhood or district identity should be included in large, new development sites and building designs and in smaller infill development sites. Housing Element — Neighborhoods • Policy H-74. Preserve existing moderate to excellent quality housing stock where the type and density of residential uses is consistent with Comprehensive Plan policies and conform to zoning requirements. Strategy H-80.1. Develop a district or neighborhood plan and/or program which could include a parking and traffic management component,neighborhood entry signs, landsciaping, or property management for any public lands within the neighborhood. Policy H-83. Develop a district or neighborhood plan and/or program to encourage neighborhood involvement and to address local conditions on a more detailed scale. ___posed Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Dealing with Residential Development in Centers January 25,2000 Page 3 Downtown Element Policy DT47. The downtown core area and specific related residential types, densities, and development standards (e.g. setbacks,parking, landscaping) should be redefined to address the various requirements and impacts of the different land use districts within the core. Downtown character districts should be delineated and their identities strengthened through streetscape, signage, arid design guidelines unique to each district. Policy DT 10. Development should be low- (1-5 stories) and mid-rise (6-10 stories)with an overall average floor to area ratio (FAR) of 2:1 within the Center Downtown designation on the Land Use Map. NOTE: The 2:1 FAR is an overall average minimum to be achieved and not intended to require each project or parcel or land use district to develop at that specific intensity. Policy DT 22. Maximize the use of existing urban services and civic amenities and revitalize the City's downtown by promoting medium to high density residential development of various types in the downtown area. A range of densities is allowable by land use district so long as the overall Center Downtown designation Allowed densities will conform to the criteria for Urban Centers in lithe countywide policies. Policy DT-24. Net residential development densities in the downtown area should achieve a range of 25-100 dwelling units per acre, depending upon the land use district. Where parcels are less than one half acre no minimum density is required. Policy'DT 25. A density bonus allowing up to 150 units per acre may be granted in appropriate land use districts subject to design review and consistent with relevant ordinances and land use regulations. Policy DT-27. Medium-rise residential(6-10 stories) should be located within the urban center, primarily between the Cedar River and South 2nd, and between South 7th and the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way. The area between South 7th and the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way should include a combination of low- (1-5 stories) and medium-rise residential, in appropriate locations.,to provide a transition between the employment area and the mixed use core. Policy DT-52. Special urban design and land use districts (e.g. Historic Downtown Core, Cedar River, West End, South Renton, etc.) should be established within the Center Downtown designation to recognize and foster unique identities for the different land use areas (i.e. retail core, supporting residential districts of differing character and density, entertainment,pipeline trail). Proposed Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Dealing with 'Residential Development in Centers January 25,2000 Page 4, Existing Policies Supportive of the Proposed South Renton District Plan: LAND USE ELEMENT: Policy LU-99. Allow for limited light industrial development if conditions can mitigate the impacts of these uses on adjacent development, the Neighborhood, Suburban, and Downtown centers. Policy LU'100. Mixed-use development should include uses which are compatible with each other, for example, office and certain retail uses with residential; office and retail. Policy LU 1101. Commercial uses within a residential mixed use development, should be located and designed to preserve privacy and quiet for residents. Policy LU 402. Site and building design and use should be oriented primarily toward pedestrian/people to maximize pedestrian activity and minimize automobile use for circulation within the center. Policy LU'105. Develop at least one major focal point within each Center which defines the core of the,Center and is visually distinctive. Policy LU106. Focal points should include a combination of public areas such as parks or plazas, architectural features such as towers, outstanding building design, transit stops or outdoor eating area. These features should be connected to pedestrian pathways if possible. Policy LUI 107. Existing intersections of arterial roadways should be evaluated for opportunities to create focal points. Objective ILU-QQ: Define entrances to the City and the downtown area through the use of gateways Policy LU-273. Identify primary and secondary gateways to the City. Policy LU-274. City gateways should have identifying design treatment in terms of landscaping, building design, signage, street furniture,paving, and street width. Policy LU-275. A variety of development intensities at gateways should be used to reflect whether it is a primary or secondary gateway. Policy LU-289. Aesthetic improvements along street frontages should be provided, especially for properties abutting major streets and boulevards. Incentives should be provided for the inclusion of streetscape amenities including: landscaping themes, street furniture,paving, signs and planting strips in developing and redeveloping areas. .;;dosed Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Dealing with Residential Development in Centers January 25,2000 Page 5 Policy LU-293. Private development projects should be encouraged to orient toward the street and to encourage creativity in project design and landscaping in the abutting right-of-way. Policy LU-307. Ensure that development relates, connects, and continues design quality and site functions from parcel to parcel. Policy LU-310. Enhancement of public amenity features (e.g. parks,plazas,recreation areas), beyond those required for the mitigation of adverse environmental impacts, should be encouraged. Policy LU-313. A variety of architectural design and detailing should be encouraged as long as site functions connect to adjacent development. Innovative use of building materials and finishes should be promoted. Policy LU J315. Neighborhoods should be created which have human-scale features such as pedestrian pathways and public spaces (e.g. parks or plazas), and which have discernible edges, entries and borders. Policy LU;318. Public transit facilities should be improved for aesthetic and functional purposes. Policy LU-319. The design of bus shelters should be compatible with surrounding structures and street furniture, and when feasible, a landscaped area should be provided. HOUSING ELEMENT: Policy H-79. Encourage creative re-use of existing buildings for housing within the City. Objective H-M: Develop and maintain livable neighborhoods with a desirable quality of life. Policy H-80. Promote community identity and pride in neighborhoods. Policy H-81. Protect the character of existing single family neighborhoods by promoting high quality development. Strategy H-81.1. Adopt standards for small lot single family and mixed single family/multi- familrareas. Encourage housing types designed to look like single family development with ground related unit entries. These design standards should specify how development of smaller lots can be accomplished without changing the character of neighborhoods. Strategy H-81.2. Require duplex and triplex developments to be designed at the scale of single'family developments. Policy H-82. Relate the size of structures to the size of lots in order to create development which fits into a neighborhood. 'Proposed Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Dealing with Residential Development in Centers January 25,2000 Page 6 Objective -N: Increase the percentage of homeownership in Renton's neighborhoods. Policy H-85. Provide homeownership opportunities in all neighborhoods. Strategy H-85.1. Allow zero lot line development of duplex units with common wall construction on separately platted lots. Developments of this type would allow different households to own the land and their own attached unit. Strategy H-85.2. Encourage condominium townhouse developments with ground access and small yards. Strategy H-85.3. Revise lot coverage and setback requirements to encourage smaller home development on single family lots. Objective H-O: Develop quality residential living environments in Mixed Use Centers. Policy H-87. Encourage provision of a range of housing types in the Centers. Policy H-88. Identify areas where housing density will be incrementally increased over existing conditions as the Centers conform to the Land Use Element. Policy H-89. Preserve housing in the mixed use areas until it is redeveloped with a project which includes a higher density residential component. Policy H-90. Identify sites within mixed use areas which are appropriate for residential developments. Policy H-91. Identify sites which may be suitable for housing redevelopment in the downtown. Policy H-93. Encourage housing in the downtown which provides opportunities for all economic ;segments of the population. Strategy H-93.1. Monitor replacement of existing affordable housing in the downtown as redevelopment occurs as part of the annual Monitoring Report by setting an annual target for redevelopment. DOWNTOWN ELEMENT: Policy DT-3. Development and redevelopment of Center Downtown should strive for urban density and intensity of uses. Policy DT-23. Mixed use development where residential, commercial and office uses are allowed in the same building or on the same site, should be encouraged in downtown areas that are suitable for residential development. Incentives should be developed to encourage future development or redevelopment projects that incorporate residential uses. ..;,posed Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Dealing with Residential Development in Centers January 25,2000 Page 7 Policy DT-26. Density bonuses may be granted within designated areas for provision of or contribution to a public amenity(e.g. passive recreation,public art) or provision of additional public parking. Policy DT-28. Unusual attributes of the downtown- cultural opportunities, views,historic development pattern,mix of uses,proximity to the river and transportation amenities - should be used to site'residential uses downtown. Policy DT 144. Strong visual linkages should be created between downtown Renton and neighborhoods using landscaped arterial streets and connectors. Policy DT-45. Buildings along South 3rd Street between Main and Burnett Avenues should retain a pedestrian scale by employing design techniques which maintain the appearance and feel of low-rise:structures to avoid creation of the "canyon effect" (e.g.preserving historic facades, stepping back above the second or third floor). Policy DT 46. Downtown gateways should employ distinctive landscaping, signage, art, architectural style and similar techniques to better delineate the downtown and enhance its unique character. Policy DT 48. Site and building designs (e.g. signage; building height,bulk and setback; landscaping; parking) should reflect unity of design to create a distinct sense of place and mitigate adverse impacts on adjacent uses. Policy DT,-51. Design guidelines should be developed for building,parking and street appearance(e.g. facades, awnings, signs,plantings, street furniture and fixtures)with broad input to provide projects with multiple options which would foster the unique downtown identity. REJ/ Jenkins/South Renton/comp plan policies.doc iof Renton Com eensive Plan Amendments to the Cityr p Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton Proposal Summary (December 14, 1999) Selected policies of the Land Use,Housing and Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the redevelopment of the South Renton neighborhood area of Downtown Renton. Land Use-Residential More detail will be added to Policy LU-16.1, to provide additional direction on infilling existing single-family neighborhoods with more dense residential development. Policy LU-17 will be clarified to state where in South Renton"larger multi-family" development will be encouraged to locate. Land Use- Centers Clarify Policies LU-97, 98, 100 and 101 as to the types of mixed use development that will be appropriate within selected portions of the South Renton neighborhood. Provide more detailed policy direction to LU-102 on how to encourage pedestrian-scaled development within the South Renton neighborhood. Provide more detailed direction as to the role of focal points in the South Renton neighborhood, though revisions to policies LU-105, 106, and 107. Land Use—Community Design Provide more detailed direction as to the role of gateways in the South Renton neighborhood,though revisions to policies LU-273,274, and 275. Provide more detail as to the type of streetscape character would be appropriate in the South Renton neighborhood,through revisions to policies LU-289 and 293. Provide specific criteria and guidance for architectural design of residential infill developments in the South Renton neighborhood,through revisions to policies LU-306, 307, 310, 313, and specifically LU-311 and 312. Provide specific criteria and guidance for pedestrian facilities in the South Renton neighborhood, through revision to policies LU-315, 318 and 319. Housing-Neighborhoods Provide more detailed policy direction on how to retain community identify and housing stock while allowing for higher density residential infill,through revisions to policies H-74, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85.3, 87, 91 and 93. Downtown—General, Streetscape Design,Building Design and Urban Amenities Provide specific criteria and guidance for neighborhood character in the South Renton neighborhood, through revisions to policy DT-7,44,46,48, 51 and particularly DT-52. Downtown—General and Commercial Revise policies DT-10,25, 25,and 27 to better reflect the heights and densities most appropriate to the South Renton neighborhood. REJ/ H:\ECONDEV/STRATPLN/PLANNING/JENKINS/SOUTH RENTON/PROPOSAL SUMMARY.DOC CITY OF RENTON VELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA),Chapter 43.21C 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 of 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 effects. 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 maybe 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. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project,if applicable: Nonproject Action: Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton 2. Name of Applicant: City of Renton,Department of Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning, hborhoods and Strategic Planning Division ZOp,� 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 1055 Grady Way O p,')'q, Renton,WA 98055 ®FC 1 4TO4,/ Ate Staff Contact: Robert Jenkins (425)430-6578 � Ofr,`Y`98 4. Date checklist prepared: December 14, 1999 �® 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule(including phasing,if applicable): Begin Construction N/A End Construction N/A 7. Do you have any plans for future additions,expansion, or further activity related to or connected to this project? ❑ Yes ❑ No. (N/A,non-project action.) If yes, explain. Page 1 of 11 Environmental Checklist Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton December 14, 1999 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared,or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? ❑ Yes ® No. If yes, explain. 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal,if known. City Council adoption of an ordinance amending selected policies of the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. Selected policies of the Land Use,Housing and Downtown Elements of the Comprehensive Plan will be amended or expanded upon to provide greater direction to the residential redevelopment of the South Renton neighborhood area of Downtown Renton. Land Use-Residential More detail will be added to Policy LU-16.1,to provide additional direction on infilling existing single-family neighborhoods with more dense residential development. Policy LU- 17 will be clarified to state where in South Renton"larger multi-family" development will be encouraged to locate. Land Use- Centers Clarify Policies LU-97,98, 100 and 101 as to the types of mixed use development that will be appropriate within selected portions of the South Renton neighborhood. Provide more detailed policy direction to LU-102 on how to encourage pedestrian-scaled development within the South Renton neighborhood. Provide more detailed direction as to the role of focal points in the South Renton neighborhood,though revisions to policies LU-105, 106, and 107. Land Use—Community Design Provide more detailed direction as to the role of gateways in the South Renton neighborhood,though revisions to policies LU-273,274, and 275. Provide more detail as to the type of streetscape character would be appropriate in the South Renton neighborhood,through revisions to policies LU-289 and 293. Provide specific criteria and guidance for architectural design of residential infill developments in the South Renton neighborhood,through revisions to policies LU-306,307, 310,313,and specifically LU-311 and 312. Provide specific criteria and guidance for pedestrian facilities in the South Renton neighborhood,through revisions to policies LU-315,318 and 319. Housing-Neighborhoods Provide more detailed policy direction on how to retain community identify and housing stock while allowing for higher density residential infill,through revisions to policies H-74, 79,80,81,82,85.3,87,91 and 93. Downtown—General,Streetscape Design,Building Design and Urban Amenities Provide specific criteria and guidance for neighborhood character in the South Renton neighborhood,through revisions to policy DT-7,44,46,48,51 and particularly DT-52. Page 2 of 11 Environmental Checklist • Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton December 14, 1999 Downtown—General and Commercial Revise policies DT-10,25,25,and 27 to better reflect the heights and densities most appropriate to the South Renton neighborhood. 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 know. 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 proposed policy amendments will apply primarily to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. EARTH a. General description of the site: ❑ flat ❑ rolling ❑ hilly ❑ steep slopes ❑ mountainous ® other(N/A—nonproject action) b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope?) N/A. Nonproject action. 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. N/A. Nonproject action. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/A. Nonproject action. e. Describe the purpose,type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. N/A. Nonproject action f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A. Nonproject action g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A. Nonproject action h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth,if any: N/A. Nonproject action 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal(i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke)during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N/A. Nonproject action. Page 3 of 11 Environmental Checklist • Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton December 14, 1999 b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? ❑ Yes® No. If so, generally describe. N/A. Nonproject action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A. Nonproject action. 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,wetlands)? ❑ Yes ❑ No. (N/A nonproject action) If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. 2) Will the project require any work over,in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet)the described waters? ❑ Yes El No. (N/A nonproject action) If yes,please describe and attach available plans. 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. N/A. Nonproject action 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A. Nonproject action 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? ❑ Yes ❑ No. (N/A nonproject action) If so,note location on the site plan. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? ❑ Yes ❑ No. (N/A nonproject action) If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. 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. N/A. Nonproject action 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. N/A. Nonproject action Page 4 of 11 410 Environmental Checklist • Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton December 14, 1999 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. N/A. Nonproject action 2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N/A. Nonproject action d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: N/A. Nonproject action. 4. PLANTS a. Check 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 ❑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? N/A. Nonproject action. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A. Nonproject action. d. Proposed landscaping,use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A. Nonproject action. 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. N/A. Nonproject action. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain N/A. Nonproject action. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A. Nonproject action. Page 5 of 11 Environmental Checklist 4111111 • Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton December 14, 1999 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. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. 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: N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. 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. N/A. This is a nonproject action. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A. This is a nonproject action. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,if any: N/A. This is a nonproject action. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A. This is a nonproject action. 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. N/A This is a nonproject action. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts,if any: None. This is a nonproject action. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? N/A. This is a nonproject action. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? ❑ Yes ❑ No. If yes, describe. c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A. This is a nonproject action. Page 6 of 11 Environmental Checklist Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton December 14, 1999 d. Will any structures be demolished? ❑ Yes ❑ No. If so,what? N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? N/A. This is a nonproject city-wide action. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? N/A. This is a nonproject action. g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. N/A. This is a nonproject action. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,if any: No measures are proposed. 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans,if any: The proposed policy amendments will be consistent with the vision, goals, and objectives of the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided,if any? Indicate whether high,middle, or low- income housing. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. b. Approximately how many units, if any,would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,middle, or low-income housing. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts,if any: No measures are proposed. 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s),not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s)proposed. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action.. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: No measures proposed. Page 7 of 11 Environmental Checklist Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton December 14, 1999 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce?N/A What time of day would it mainly occur?N/A b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?N/A c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,if any: N/A 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? ❑ Yes ❑ No. (N/A nonproject action) If so, describe. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action.None proposed. 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION 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. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. 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. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. Page 8 of 11 Environmental Checklist Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton December 14, 1999 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? The proposed legislative action will identify future public improvements to the South Renton neighborhood,including but not limited to traffic calming devices, curbing, sidewalk improvements,bus shelters, etc. These improvements will be public facilities, which will be funded by a combination of public and private resources. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water,rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: No measures are proposed. 15. Public Services 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. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. No measures are proposed. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity,natural gas,water,refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. 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. N/A. The proposal is a nonproject action. 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 misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. Proponp: Name Printed: / iJ��Y �J`�2,/L /s�f Date:/ Zi / / Page 9 of 11 Environmental Checklist 1111 Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton December 14, 1999 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies,plans and programs. You do not need to fill out these sheets for project actions.) 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? The proposal is not anticipated to directly affect discharge to water, emissions to air, production, storage or release of toxic or hazardous substances, or production of noise. The ,policy proposals are focused on revitalizing a currently developed area of the city and will not likely result in increase in water discharges, air emissions hazardous materials, or noise over what currently exists in Downtown Renton. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: No measures are proposed since no adverse impacts are anticipated. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals,fish, or marine life? Since the proposed policies would affect a developed portion of the city, no impacts on plants, animals, or fish are likely. The development of more specific streetscape policies may increase the vegetative cover in the South Renton neighborhood. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals,fish, or marine life are: No measures are proposed since no adverse impacts are anticipated. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Since the proposed policies would affect a developed portion of the city, there should be no depletion of energy or natural resources. The proposed policies of relating increased residential infill development with the bus system may result in fewer vehicle trips per day and thus result in less use of gasoline and oil products. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: No measures are proposed since no adverse impacts are anticipated. 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,floodplains, or prime farmlands? There are no environmentally sensitive areas located within the South Renton area of Downtown Renton. The proposed policies will likely increase the usability of the Burnett Street Linear Park. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: No measures are proposed since no adverse impacts are anticipated. Page 10 of 11 Environmental Checklist Amendments to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan Related to the South Renton Neighborhood of Downtown Renton December 14, 1999 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 policies will allow for greater compatibility with existing housing stock in the South Renton neighborhood, while at the same time providing for increased residential densities at a scale appropriate for the neighborhood and which is supportive of commercial development in the commercial core of Downtown Renton. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: See above comment. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Since the proposed policies will result in lower residential densities than currently permitted in the South Renton neighborhood, the demands on traffic, public facilities and services will be less than currently planned for. However, the proposed policies may result in more reasonable development scenarios and thus stimulate residential development in the neighborhood. It is likely that some of the utility infrastructure may need to be upgraded to accommodate new development in the area. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: The costs of utility improvements will be borne by the City, as identified in the Capital Facilities Plan, and by the private sector as development occurs. 7. Identi6), if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No conflicts with local, state or federal laws or requirements are known. The proposed reduction in densities in the South Renton neighborhood of Downtown Renton will not have an impact on the City being able to accommodate projected and allocated residential growth. 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. 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