HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 1002Ordinance No. 1002
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON AMENDING
TABLE 20.23.020(A) OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
THE STRUCTURAL COVERAGE FOR LOTS LARGER THAN 16,000 SQUARE
FEET IN THE R-16 ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Title 20 of the Medina Municipal Code ("MMC" or "Code") contains the City
of Medina's ("City") unified development code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council placed analyzing the Bulk Development Regulations in
Chapter 20.23 on the Planning Commission's work plan in May of 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission began their discussion on bulk development
regulations in June of 2019; and
WHEREAS, MMC 20.23.020 governs structural coverage and impervious surface
standards; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission analyzed varying lot sizes in the R-16 zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission identified a discrepancy in the code for lots larger
than 16,000 square feet that are zoned R-16; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to promote high -quality residential character of the community;
and
WHEREAS, City staff recommended amending Table 20.23.020(A) so that lots larger than
16,000 square feet in the R-16 zoning district have the same reduced structural coverage
as lots in the R-20 and R-30 zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the City provided a Notice of Intent to Adopt certain code amendments to the
Washington State Department of Commerce in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106 and
MMC 20.81.070 on February 9, 2021; and
WHEREAS, a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) environmental checklist was
prepared and a Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) was issued on February 11,
2021; and
WHEREAS, the City published a legal ad in the Seattle Times on April 30, 2021 for a public
hearing before the Medina Planning Commission, to solicit and receive public testimony
regarding the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and evaluated the proposed amendments
during the public hearing on May 25, 2021; and
WHEREAS, after considering staff recommendation and reviewing the record, the Planning
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to City
Council on May 25, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City published a legal notice in the Seattle Times on May 19, 2021, for a virtual
public hearing on June 14, 2021 before the City Council to solicit and receive additional public
testimony regarding the Planning Commission's recommendation on the proposed
amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that based on City staff's recommendation and public
testimony, these amendments are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, will enhance
public health, safety and welfare, and advance the public's interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to take the actions set forth in this ordinance,
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council adopts the foregoing recitals as its findings and
conclusions concerning the matters described therein, also intending thereby to provide a
record of the facts, issues and process involved in its consideration.
Section 2. Amendment to MMC 20.23.020. Table (A) of MMC Section 20.23.020 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Table 20.23.020(A):
R-16 Zone Total Structural Coverage and Impervious Surface Standards
Square Footage
Maximum
Maximum
of the Lot Area
Structural
Impervious
Coverage
Surface
10,000 or less
30 percent
55 percent
10,001 to 10,500
29.58
55 percent
percent
10,501 to 11,000
29.17
55 percent
percent
11,001 to 11,500
28.75
55 percent
percent
11,501 to 12,000
28.33
55 percent
percent
12,001 to 12,500
27.92
55 percent
percent
12,501 to 13,000
27.5
55 percent
percent
S
Square Footage
Maximum
Maximum
of the Lot Area
Structural
Impervious
Coverage
Surface
13,001 to 13,500
27.08
55 percent
percent
13,501 to 14,000
26.67
55 percent
percent
14,001 to 14,500
26.25
55 percent
percent
14,501 to 15,000
25.83
55 percent
percent
15,001 to 15,500
25.42
55 percent
percent
15,501 to 15,999
25.21
55 percent
percent
16,000 €
25 percent
55 percent
16,001 to 16 500
24.5
55 ercent
ercent
16g501 to 17„000
24 percent
55 percent
17,001 to 17,500
23.5
ercent
55 percent
17 501 to 18 000
23 ercent
55 gercent
18 001 to 18 500
22.5
55 ercent
ercent
18,501 to 19,000
22 percent
55 percent
19g001 to 19 500
21.5
ercent
55 percent
19 501 to 29 999
21 percent
55 gercent
30,000 and
21 ercent
55 ercent
reater
Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and codifiers of the ordinance are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance including, but not limited to,
the correction of scrivener/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering,
section/subsection numbers and any references thereto.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause
or phrase of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such
invalidity shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof consisting of
the title shall be published in the official newspaper of the City and shall take effect and
be in full force five (5) days after publication.
Passed by the Medina City Council and approved by the Mayor this 14th day of June
2021.
Scott v M Miscall, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: 6/17/2021
EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/22/2021
ORDINANCE NO.: 1002
essica Ross an, Mayor
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Aimee Kellerman, City Clerk