HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 0889City of Medina, Washington
Ordinance No. 889
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON
AMENDING SECTION 15.20.010 OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A LEVEL,11 CONSTRUCTION
MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Medina Comprehensive Plan contains policies aimed at
protecting the quality of the residential environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 588 on July 11, 1994, last
amended by Ordinance No. 855, adopting procedures under which to review
construction activity to address those impacts that adversely affect neighboring property
owners and public streets; and
WHEREAS, the City intended to require mitigation measures for construction
activity which has negative impacts on the community; and
WHEREAS, certain minor construction activities that do not negatively impact
neighboring property owners and public streets have the same procedural review
requirements as construction activities which do have negative impacts on the
neighboring property owners and public streets; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to lessen the review burden for certain minor
construction activities that do not have a negative impact on neighboring property
owners and public streets; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(19), adoption of a regulations
pertaining solely to procedures and containing no substantive standards respecting use
or ' modification of. the environment and is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Level 1 CMP Criteria. Section 15.20.010 of the
Medina Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
A. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all construction projects requiring a
building permit issued by the city. Unless waived by the city manager or city
manager's designee, a construction mitigation plan application shall be submitted
with all applications for building permit. Projects constructed in multiple phases shall
be considered as a single project for determining the type of the construction
Mitigation plan, for identifying construction impacts, and for evaluating proposed
mitigation measures.
B. All construction projects shall comply with the requirements of the Medina
construction code of conduct or a tailored construction mitigation plan.
C. A tailored construction mitigation plan shall be required if a proposed project meets
one or more of the conditions outlined in subsection (C)(1.) or (2) of this section.
1. Level 1.
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a. Total floor area of all structures or portions of structures which are the subject
of the permitted construction exceeds 25 percent of lot area and 3,000
square feet;
b. Total project cost is estimated to exceed $750,000;
c. On -site parking for at least three vehicles associated with the construction
activity is not available;
d. Power, water, or sewer service to any other property within Medina will be
interrupted on more than one occasion during construction;
e. Construction is proposed within the building setback(s) on a building structure
that is located in a setback area, excluding construction that is entirely interior
to the building, including replacing of windows and doors not involving any
framing or exterior alterations;
f. Use of private lane or shared driveway is proposed for parking, staging of
construction -related vehicles, loading or off-loading of equipment, or loading
or off-loading of materials;
g. Project is located within 600 feet of the Medina Elementary School, the
Bellevue Christian School, or the Saint Thomas School, excluding projects
with total construction costs of less than $50,000 and involving excavation
and/or importing of fill of less than 25 total cubic yards.
2. Level 2.
a. Total construction costs exceed $1,500,000. This cost figure shall be updated
annually by applying the consumer price index for each year after the date of
the ordinance codified in this chapter.
b. Total quantity of excavated soils exceeds 2,000 cubic yards.
c. Construction activities (except as exempt per MMC 18.12.110) occur in
landslide hazard area.
d. Use of tower crane during construction.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of any other
section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect five (5) days after
its publication or the publication of a summary of its intent or contents.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS 10 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012 AND
SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE 10 DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2012.
Approved as to f
Bruce Disend, City Attorney
Date Passed
09/10/2012
Date Published
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Date Effective
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Michael Luis, Mayor
Attest
R chel Baker, City Clerk
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.358
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MEDINA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING MONDAY,
DECEMBER 24, 20129 AS A CITY HALL CLOSURE
WHEREAS, December 25, 2012, Christmas Day, falls on a Tuesday and it is anticipated
that there will be minimal public use of City services on Monday,
December 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Medina's small City .Hall staff size makes it difficult to accommodate all
employee leave requests without adversely impacting the ability to keep City
Hall open and properly operating; and
WHEREAS, Christmas Eve is traditionally devoted to family affairs and holiday
preparation; and
WHEREAS, this year's calendar provides a unique opportunity to express the City's
appreciation for its employees through the award of an additional holiday
without inconveniencing residents who otherwise will likely be preoccupied
readying themselves for the holidays; now therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES
AS FOLLOWS:
That City of Medina offices will be closed to the public on December
24, 2012, this year only, and all employees shall be credited with a
paid day of work. Police or other personnel unable to take the day off
shall be credited with 8 hours of compensatory time.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN REGULAR OPEN MEETING ON THIS
10 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012.
Michael Luis, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Kari Sand, City Attorne
Attest:
Rachel Baker, City Clerk