HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx_10_Transportation_ConcurrencyDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 27, 2023
TO: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner
FROM: Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
SUBJECT: Traffic Concurrency Test
Aeroplastics; LUA23-000059
833 Houser Way N (APN 0823059193)
The applicant, Aero-Plastics Inc, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review to convert a 21,946
square foot tenant space within an existing building at 833 Houser Way N from a
warehouse/storage use to a manufacturing and fabrication use The existing masonr y building is
approximately 41,250 sq. ft. in size and is located on a 1.44 acre site. The subject parcel (APN
0823059193) is located in the Industrial, Heavy (IH) zone and Employment Area Comprehensive
Plan Land Use designation. The proposed tenant improvement would be completed in two
phases, with the first phase converting approximately 11,446 sq. ft. of space and the second
phase converting approximately 10,500 sq. ft. of space for a total of 21,946 sq. ft. According to
the applicant, the tenant space was previously occupied by an indoor boat storage and repair
company. According to the applicant, the proposed new use would include the engineering
design and assembly of plastic components fort eh aerospace and medical equipment industry.
All work would be interior and no trees or vegetation would be removed as part of the project.
According to the applicant’s submittal, no new impervious surface would be added to the site as
a result of the project. A high seismic hazard area is mapped on the western po rtion of the site
according to COR Maps. In addition, Johns Creek, a Type Ns stream, is located across the street
underground within a culvert.
The proposed development would generate approximately 212 net new average weekday daily
trips. During the weekday AM peak hour, the project would generate a reduction of
approximately 3 net new trips (-3 inbound and 0 outbound). During the weekday PM peak hour,
the project would generate a reduction of approximately 27 net new trips (-8 inbound and -19
outbound). The proposed project passes the City of Renton Traffic Concurrency Test per RMC 4-
6-070.D as follows:
Exhibit 10
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Traffic Concurrency Test Criteria Pass
Implementation of citywide Transportation Plan Yes
Within allowed growth levels Yes
Project subject to transportation mitigation or impact fees Not Applicable
Site specific street improvements to be completed by project Not Applicable
Traffic Concurrency Test Passes
Evaluation of Test Criteria
Implementation of citywide Transportation Plan: The City’s investment in completion of the
forecast traffic improvements is greater than 100% of the scheduled expenditure through 2023.
Within allowed growth levels: The citywide traffic concurrency trip capacity for concurrency with
the city adopted model for 2023 is 1,858 trips. The trip balance provides sufficient capacity to
accommodate a reduction of approximately 27 trips from this project. A resulting 1,885 trips are
remaining.
Project subject to transportation mitigation or impact fees: The project currently does not
increase the number of PM Peak Hour Person Vehicle Trips; therefore, the project is not subject
to transportation impact fees.
Site specific street improvements to be completed by project: The project is largely interior
improvements and does not trigger complete streets per RMC 4-6-060 requirements. Off-site
improvements identified through SEPA or land use approval will also be completed prior to
occupancy.
Background Information on Traffic Concurrency Test for Renton
The City of Renton Traffic Concurrency requirements for proposed development projects are
covered under Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-6-070. The specific concurrency test requirement
is covered in RMC 4-6-070.D, which is listed for reference:
D. CONCURRENCY REVIEW PROCESS:
1. Test Required: A concurrency test shall be conducted by the Department for each
nonexempt development activity. The concurrency test shall determine consistency with
the adopted Citywide Level of Service Index and Concurrency Management System
established in the Transportation Element of the Renton Comprehensive Plan, according
to rules and procedures established by the Department. The Department shall issue an
initial concurrency test result describing the outcome of the concurrency test.
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2. Written Finding Required: Prior to approval of any nonexempt development activity
permit application, a written finding of concurrency shall be made by the City as part of
the development permit approval. The finding of concurrency shall be made by the
decision maker with the authority to approve the accompanying development permits
required for a development activity. A written finding of concurrency shall apply only to
the specific land uses, densities, intensities, and development project described in the
application and development permit.
3. Failure of Test: If no reconsideration is requested, or if upon reconsideration a project
fails the concurrency test, the project application shall be denied by the decision maker
with the authority to approve the accompanying development activity permit application.
The Concurrency Management System established in the Transportation Element on page XI -65
of the Comprehensive Plan states the following:
Based upon the test of the citywide Transportation Plan, consideration of growth levels
included in the LOS-tested Transportation Plan, payment of a Transportation Mitigation
Fee, and an application of site-specific mitigation, development will have met City of
Renton concurrency requirements.
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