HomeMy WebLinkAboutEX12_C_Transportation_Concurrency_20240202_v1DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: February 2, 2024
TO: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner
FROM: Nathan Janders, Development Engineering Manager
SUBJECT: Transportation Concurrency Test
Castle Auto Sales: LUA24-000022
805 SW 10th St (APN 2423049025)
The applicant is requesting an Environmental Threshold Determination (SEPA) and modification
to refuse and recycling standards (RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclables Standards) to permit a
small vehicle sales use at 805 SW 10th St. The project does not propose alterations to the existing
building or site. The project is within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone and Auto Mall Area B
overlay. The City's mapping system indicates that site is within a High Seismic Hazard Area. The
request is in response to CODE23-000149.
The proposed development would generate a reduction of approximately 126 net new average
weekday daily trips. During the weekday AM peak hour, the project would generate a reduction
of approximately 12 net new trips (13 inbound and -1 outbound). During the weekday PM peak
hour, the project would generate a reduction of approximately 9 net new trips (13 inbound and
-4 outbound). The proposed project passes the City of Renton Traffic Concurrency Test per RMC
4-6-070.D as follows:
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
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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 2024.
Within allowed growth levels: The citywide traffic concurrency trip capacity for concurrency with
the city adopted model for 2024 is 1,944 trips. The trip balance provides sufficient capacity to
accommodate a reduction of approximately 9 trips from this project. A resulting 1,953 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
temporary certificate of 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 wit h
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.
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.
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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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