HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE-APP_Meeting SummaryDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
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PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
West African Community Center
505 S 4th St Renton, WA 98057
PRE 24-000178
July 11, 2024
Contact Information:
Planner: Jill Ding, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Sam Morman, 425-430-7383, smorman@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.276.9582, cthomas@RentonRFA.org
Building Department Reviewer: Rob Shuey, 206.550.8523, rshuey@rentonwa.gov
Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider
giving copies to engineers, architects, and contractors who will work on the project. You will
need to submit an PDF copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or
environmental permits.
When the project application is ready for submittal, you may email the project planner to
start the prescreen process. Similarly, you may contact the assigned planner if there are any
questions regarding submittal requirements.
The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on the
proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The applicant is
cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the proposal will be
formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project submittal. The
information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or concurrence by
official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director, Development Services
Director, Development Engineering Director, Department of Community & Economic
Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council).
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: July 8, 2024
TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: West African Community Center
1. The fire flow is unchanged from the existing building. No new fire hydrants are
required.
2. Fire impact fees are applicable however the new proposed use fee is less than the
existing use fee, so no new fees would apply in this case.
3. The application is not detailed enough to confirm final fire code requirements.
Additional information was requested but was not presented prior to deadlines.
If the building remains consistent with the previous use, retail and office, no new fire
code requirements would be required.
If the building occupancy changes to Place of Assembly, then the building would require
the retrofit of a full fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems. Separate plans and permits are
required to be submitted to the fire department for review and permitting for all
systems. The change of use will trigger full fire alarm system requirements throughout
the entire facility to meet current city ordinances. The fire alarm system shall be fully
addressable and full smoke detection coverage is required. A building permit is required
for any building change of use.
4. Fire department apparatus access roadways and existing on-site fire lanes are adequate
as they exist and shall be maintained.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: July 11, 2024
TO: Jill Ding, Associate Planner
FROM: Sam Morman, Civil Engineering II
SUBJECT: West African Community Center
505 S 4th St
PRE24-000178
NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non-
binding and may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official City decision-makers. Review
comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by
City staff or made by the applicant.
I have completed a preliminary review for the above-referenced proposal located at parcel(s) 7839800145
and 7839800190. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of
Renton by the applicant.
WATER
1. Water service is provided by the City of Renton. The site is within the Valley service area in the
196’ hydraulic pressure zone.
2. The site is located within Zone 1 of the City’s Wellhead Protection Areas.
3. There is an existing an existing 6” cast iron water main north of the site in S 4th Street that can
deliver 1,400 gpm (See record drawing W-115608).
4. The approximate static water pressure is 65 psi at a ground elevation of 35’.
5. There is an existing 3/4” domestic water meter (facility ID number MTR-017166) serving the
existing site and building.
6. There are three existing fire hydrants located within 300-feet of the building:
• HYD-S-00068, Approximately 150’ west of the northwest property corner.
• HYD-S-00089, Approximately 90’ northeast of the northeast property corner.
• HYD-S-00623, Approximately 230’ east of the northeast property corner.
7. Based on the review of project information submitted for the pre-application meeting, Renton
Regional Fire Authority has determined that there is no change in fire flow demand for the
proposed development.
8. Based on the information provided with the pre-application submittal documents, the following
developer’s installed water main improvements may be required to provide domestic and fire
protection service to the development including but not limited to the items that follow.
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• If determined necessary by the Renton Regional Fire Authority, installation of a fire
sprinkler stub a with a detector double check valve assembly (DDCVA) for backflow
prevention to the building. The fire sprinkler stub and related piping shall be done by a
registered fire sprinkler designer/contractor. The DDCVA shall be installed on the
private property in an outside underground vault per City standard plan no. 360.2. The
DDCVA may be installed inside the building if it meets the conditions as shown on City’s
standard plan 360.5 for the installation of a DDCVA inside a building. The location of the
DDCVA inside the building must be pre-approved by the City Plan Reviewer and Water
Utility.
• Installation of additional fire hydrants as required by the Fire Authority. If fire sprinklers
are determined necessary, one hydrant is required to be within 50 feet of the building’s
fire sprinkler system fire department connection (FDC).
• Possible upsizing of water meter and service line for each the building. The sizing of the
meter and of the private service line to the building shall be in accordance with the most
recent edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The applicant will need to confirm
the proposed number of fixtures. Water Meters 2” in size or less will be installed by City
forces and a water meter permit is required.
• Installation of a “Storz” adapter on the existing hydrants within 300 feet of the
development, if they are not already equipped with one.
9. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges (SDC’s) and meter
installation fees based on the number and size of the meters for domestic uses and for fire
sprinkler use. The development is also subject to fees for water connections, cut and caps, and
purity tests. Current fees can be found in the 2024 Development Fees Document on the City’s
website. Fees that are current will be charged at the time of construction permit issuance.
• The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water meter(s) to serve
the project. The current water fee for a single 1-inch meter is $4,850 per meter, 1-1/2
inch meter is $24,250, a 2-inch meter is $38,000, 3-inch meter is $77,600 and 4-inch meter
is $121,250.
• Water service installation charges for each proposed domestic water service is
applicable. Water Service installation fee is $2,875.00* per 1-inch service line, $4,605.00
per 1-1/2-inch service line, and $4,735.00 per 2-inch service line. Fee is payable at
permit issuance. For service lines larger than 2”, the contractor is responsible for
materials and installation.
• Drop-in meter fee is $460.00 per 1-inch meter, $750.00 per 1-1/2-inch meter, and
$950.00 per 2-inch meter. Meters larger than 2-inches are provided and installed by the
contractor and a processing fee of $220 is required. Fee is payable at permit issuance.
• The SDC fee for fire service is based on the size of the fire service lines to serve the
project.
• An SDC credit will be given for existing water service connections.
• Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has been
determined. SDC fees are assessed and payable at construction permit issuance.
• The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=10067864&dbid=1&repo=Cit
yofRenton
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SEWER
1. Based on the information provided, this proposal does not appear to impact the on-site sewer.
SURFACE WATER
1. Based on the information provided, this proposal does not appear to impact surface water.
TRANSPORTATION
1. As this project is proposing no new construction or additions valued at over $175,000, no street
frontage improvements or right of way dedication are required. However, if during the project
review, the scope of work changes, the project may be subject to frontage improvements and
ROW dedication.
2. A traffic impact analysis is required when the estimated vehicular traffic generated from a
proposed development exceeds 20 vehicles per hour in either the AM (6:00 – 9:00) or PM (3:00 –
6:00) peak periods. The analysis must include a discussion on traffic circulation to and from the
site and onsite traffic circulation. The study shall include trip generation and trip distribution for
the project for both AM and PM peak hours.
3. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be assessed at the time of a
complete building permit application. The 2024 transportation impact fee for net new pm peak
hour vehicle trips is $8,034.94 per trip.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. If frontage improvements are required, all existing and proposed utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone,
and cable services, etc.) along property frontage or within the site must be underground as outlined
in RMC 4-6-090 – UTILITY LINES - UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION. The construction of these
franchise utilities must be inspected and approved by a City of Renton inspector.
2. Maximum exposed retaining wall height is 6-ft and shall be setback a minimum of 3-ft from the right-
of-way as outlined in RMC 4-4-040 – Fences, Hedges and Retaining Walls.
3. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance with
code requirements.
a. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is
required with the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft vertical.
b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5-feet away from any other structure or wall or
building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the
building.
4. All construction utility permits for utility and street improvements will require separate plan
submittals. All utility plans shall confirm to the Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil Engineer
shall prepare the civil plans. Please visit the Development Engineering Forms page for the most up-
to-date plan submittal requirements:
https://rentonwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=968701
5. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate
sheets.
6. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2024 only and will be assessed
based on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as applicable to the
permit type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee schedule.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: July 11, 2024
TO: Pre-Application File No. 24-000178
FROM: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: West African Community Center – 505 S 4th St (APNs 7839800145
and 7839800190)
General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre-application for the above-
referenced development proposal. The following comments on development and permitting
issues are based on the pre-application submittals made to the City of Renton by the applicant
and the codes in effect on the date of review. The applicant is cautioned that information
contained in this summary may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision-
makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public
Works Administrator, Planning Director, Development Services Director, Development
Engineering Director, and City Council). Review comments may also need to be revised based on
site planning and other design changes required by City staff or made by the applicant. The
applicant is encouraged to review all applicable sections of the Renton Municipal Code. The
Development Regulations are available online at https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Renton.
Project Proposal: The subject property is comprised of two parcels, located at the southwest
corner of the intersection of S 4th Street and Smithers Avenue S and is addressed as 505 S 4th St
(APNs 7839800145 and 7839800190). The project site totals 17,140 square feet (0.39 acres) in
area and is zoned Center Downtown (CD) and is within Urban Design District A. The project site is
currently developed with an existing 11,465 square foot single-story building. The applicant
proposes to utilize the existing building for office and conference space for the West African
Community Center. In addition a portion of the space would be leased to community members
for retail uses from western African countries. There is an existing surface parking lot with
approximately 23 parking spaces. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site is mapped
within a high seismic hazard area and within a wellhead protection area, zones 1 and 2.
Current Use: Currently the site is occupied with an existing multi-tenant building. The proposed
tenant space is currently occupied as a barbershop.
1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The project site is located in the Mixed Use
(CMU) land use designation, the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation, and Urban Design
District A. Commercial & Mixed Use designations are place areas with established commercial
and office areas near principle arterials. Residential uses are allowed as part of mixed-use
developments, and support new office and commercial development that is more intensive
than what exists to create a vibrant district and increase employment opportunities. The
intention of this designation is to transform strip commercial development into business
districts through the intensification of uses and with cohesive site planning, landscaping,
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signage, circulation, parking, and the provision of public amenity features. The purpose of the
Center Downtown Zone (CD) is to provide a mixed-use urban commercial center serving a
regional market as well as high-density residential development. Uses include a wide variety
of retail sales, services, multi-family residential dwellings, and recreation and entertainment
uses.
Retail and office uses are outright permitted uses within the CD zone. Social S ervice
Organizations are permitted within the CD zone subject to the approval of a Hearing
Examiner Conditional Use Permit.
2. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120B, “Development
Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application
(noted as “CD standards” herein).
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – There are no minimum lot size, width and depth
requirements in the CD.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the distance between the building and the property line or any private
access easement or tract. Setback requirements in the CD zone are as follows:
Minimum Front Yard None
Maximum Front Yard 15 ft. for buildings or portions thereof 25 ft. or less in
height. None for that portion of a building over 25 ft.
in height.
Minimum Secondary Front Yard None
Maximum Secondary Front Yard 15 ft. for buildings or portions thereof 25 ft. or less in
height. None for that portion of a building over 25 ft.
in height.
Minimum Rear Yard None, unless the ground floor facade provides
windows for living rooms of attached dwellings – then
10 ft. – unless adjacent to an alley, then none.
Additionally, if the CD lot abuts a lot zoned residential,
then there shall be a 15 ft. landscaped strip or a 5 ft.
wide sight-obscuring landscaped strip and a solid 6 ft.
high barrier along the common boundary with an
additional 5 ft. setback from the barrier.
Minimum Side Yard None, unless the ground floor facade provides
windows for living rooms of attached dwellings – then
10 ft. – unless adjacent to an alley, then none.
Additionally, if the CD lot abuts a lot zoned residential,
then there shall be a 15 ft. landscaped strip or a 5 ft.
wide sight-obscuring landscaped strip and a solid 6 ft.
high barrier along the common boundary with an
additional 5 ft. setback from the barrier.
Clear Vision Area None
Any additions to the existing building would be subject to the setback requirements for the
CD zone.
Gross Floor Area – There is no minimum requirement for gross floor area.
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Building Height – Maximum building height in the CD zone is 150 feet. In no case shall building
height exceed the maximum allowed by the Airport Compatible Land Use Restrictions, for
uses located within the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Zones designated under RMC
4-3-020. Any proposed additions to the existing building would be subject to compliance
with the height requirements of the CD zone.
Maximum Lot Coverage for Buildings – There are no maximum lot coverage requirements in
the CD zone.
Screening – Screening must be provided for all surface-mounted and roof top utility and
mechanical equipment. The site plan application will need to include elevations and details
for the proposed methods of screening (see RMC 4-4-095).
3. Refuse and Recycling Areas: Refuse and recycling areas must meet the requirements of RMC
4-4-090, “Refuse and Recyclables Standards.”
In office, educational and institutional developments, a minimum of two (2) square feet per
every one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for
recyclables deposit areas and a minimum of four (4) square feet per one thousand (1,000)
square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for refuse deposit areas. A total
minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided for recycling and refuse
deposit areas. Compliance with the refuse and recycling standards would be reviewed at the
time of formal application.
4. Landscaping: Except for critical areas, all portions of the development area not covered by
structures, required parking, access, circulation or service areas, must be landscaped with
native, drought-resistant vegetative cover.
Street Frontage Landscaping – The minimum onsite landscape width required along street
frontages is 10 feet, with the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways, and
shall contain trees, shrubs, and landscaping. New and existing development in the CD zone
is exempt from the landscaping regulations.
5. Significant Tree Retention: Application materials identify that there are mature trees on the
site. When significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for alders and
cottonwoods) are proposed to be removed, a tree inventory and a tree retention plan along
with an arborist report, tree retention plan and tree retention worksheet shall be provided
with the formal land use application as defined in RMC 4-8-120. The tree retention plan must
show preservation of at least 30% of significant trees. Please refer to RMC 4-4-130, Tree
Retention and Land Clearing Regulations for further general and specific tree retention and
land clearing requirements.
In addition to retaining a minimum of 30% of existing significant trees, each new lot would be
required to provide a minimum tree density of 30 tree credits per net acre. Tree credits
encourage retention of existing significant trees with larger trees being worth more tree
credits.
TREE SIZE TREE CREDITS
New small species tree 0.25
New medium species tree 1
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TREE SIZE TREE CREDITS
New large species tree 2
Preserved tree 6 – 9 caliper inches 4
Preserved tree 10 – 12 caliper inches 5
Preserved tree 12 – 15 caliper inches 6
Preserved tree 16 – 18 caliper inches 7
Preserved tree 19 – 21 caliper inches 8
Preserved tree 22 – 24 caliper inches 9
Preserved tree 25 – 28 caliper inches 10
Preserved tree 29 – 32 caliper inches 11
Preserved tree 33 – 36 caliper inches 12
Preserved tree 37 caliper inches and greater 13
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy; significant trees
on slopes greater than twenty percent (20%); significant trees adjacent to critical areas and
their associated buffers; significant trees over sixty feet (60') in height or greater than
eighteen inches (18") caliper; and trees that shelter interior trees or trees on abutting
properties from strong winds, which could otherwise allow such sheltered trees to be blown
down if removed.
Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved; other
significant native evergreen or deciduous trees; and other significant non-native trees.
Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have been
evaluated for retention and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/ or
cottonwoods are used as part of an approved enhancement project within a critical area or
its buffer.
The Administrator may require independent review of any land use application that involves
tree removal and land clearing at the City's discretion.
The Administrator may authorize the planting of replacement trees on the site if it can be
demonstrated to the Administrator's satisfaction that replacement requirements in RMC 4-4-
130H.1.e can be met.
Tree retention standards shall be applied to the developable area, as defined in RMC 4-11-
040, Definitions D, of a property. A formal tree retention plan and tree credit worksheet
prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be required if the proposal includes
any expansion or addition of the existing building.
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6. Fences/Retaining Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences as part of this project,
the location must be designated on the landscape plan. A wall taller than four feet requires a
building permit. Fences up to six-feet in height are permitted in the rear yard and side yard;
fences up to four feet are permitted in the front yard. Any part of a yard that is within a clear
vision area has a limited fence height of 42 inches. A fence shall not be constructed on top of
a retaining wall unless the total combined height of the retaining wall and the fence does not
exceed the allowed height of a standalone fence. New or existing fencing would need to
comply with the fence requirements of the code (RMC 4-4-040).
Retaining walls shall be composed of brick, rock, textured or patterned concrete, or other
masonry product that complements the proposed building and site development. There shall
be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining walls abutting public
rights-of-way. Please refer to retaining wall standards (RMC 4-4-040) for additional
information about fences and retaining walls.
7. Parking: Commercial uses within the CD zone are subject to providing a maximum of 1.0 space
per 1,000 square feet of net floor area, with no minimum requirement. Within the CD zone,
only new buildings or additions are subject to compliance with the Parking Regulations.
8. Access/Driveways: Access to parking lots and garages shall be from alleys when available.
Driveway location, spacing and widths are limited by the driveway design standards, in RMC
4-4-080I. No change in access is proposed.
9. Urban Design Regulations: Compliance with Urban Design Regulations, District ‘A’, is required
for any building additions or changes to the building facade. The land use application shall
provide a written narrative to identify how the project meets each applicable urban design
regulations. Please refer the standards in their entirety at RMC 4-3-100. The following bullets
are some, but not all, of the guidelines and standards outlined in the regulations.
• Buildings shall be oriented to the street with clear connections to the sidewalk.
• Building entries from a street shall be clearly marked with canopies, architectural
elements, ornamental lighting, or landscaping and include weather protection at least 4.5
feet wide along at least 75 percent (75%) of the length of the building facade facing a
street, a maximum height of 15 feet above the ground elevation, and no lower than 8 feet
above ground level.
• In addition to standard enclosure requirements, garbage, recycling collection, and utility
areas shall be enclosed on all sides, include a roof and be screened around their perimeter
by a wall or fence and have self-closing doors. Service enclosures shall be made of
masonry, ornamental metal or wood, or some combination of the three.
• Architectural elements that incorporate plants, particularly at building entrances, in
publicly accessible spaces and at façades along streets, shall be provided. Amenities such
as outdoor group seating, benches, transit shelters, fountains, and public art shall be
provided.
• Where windows or storefronts occur, they must only contain clear glazing. Tinted, dark,
and highly reflective (mirror-type) glass and film are prohibited.
• Any facade visible to the public shall be comprised of at least seventy five percent (75%)
transparent windows and/or doors for at least the portion of the ground floor facade that
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is between four feet (4') and eight feet (8') above ground (as measured on the true
elevation).
• Opaque signage is only allowed on or in no more than ten percent (10%) of the window
space. Stenciled or other signage types that allow visibility into the building are
encouraged and do not count toward the ten percent (10%) calculation of signage in
windows.
• At least one of the following elements shall be used to create varied and interesting roof
profiles: extended parapets; feature elements projecting above parapets; projected
cornices; or pitched or sloped roofs. See illustration in RMC 4-3-100E.5 Building Roof Lines
for examples.
• All buildings shall use material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding, patterns
or textural changes. Materials shall be durable, high quality, and consistent with more
traditional urban development, such as brick, integrally colored concrete masonry, pre-
finished metal, stone, steel, glass and cast-in-place concrete.
• Pedestrian-scale lighting shall be provided at primary and secondary building entrances.
Examples include sconces on building facades, awnings with down-lighting and decorative
street lighting.
10. Critical Areas: The project site is mapped within a seismic hazard area and within wellhead
protection area, zones 1 and 2. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine whether any
other critical areas are present on the site prior to formal application.
11. Environmental Review: The proposal would be subject to Environmental (SEPA) Review as
the proposal includes a change of use of an existing commercial building that is over 4,000
square feet in area.
12. Conditional Use Permit: A Social Service Organization would be required to comply with the
following criteria:
a. Consistency with Plans and Regulations: The proposed use shall be compatible with
the general goals, objectives, policies and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, the
zoning regulations and any other plans, programs, maps or ordinances of the City of
Renton.
b. Appropriate Location: The proposed location shall not result in the detrimental
overconcentration of a particular use within the City or within the immediate area of
the proposed use. The proposed location shall be suited for the proposed use.
c. Effect on Adjacent Properties: The proposed use at the proposed location shall not
result in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property.
d. Compatibility: The proposed use shall be compatible with the scale and character of
the neighborhood.
e. Parking: Adequate parking is, or will be made, available.
f. Traffic: The use shall ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and shall
mitigate potential effects on the surrounding area.
g. Noise, Light and Glare: Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed use
shall be evaluated and mitigated.
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h. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided in all areas not occupied by buildings,
paving, or critical areas. Additional landscaping may be required to buffer adjacent
properties from potentially adverse effects of the proposed use.
13. Permit Requirements: The proposed project would require a Hearing Examiner Conditional
Use Permit and Environmental (SEPA) Review. Both applications would be reviewed
concurrently within an estimated time frame of 12 weeks. The 2024 application fees would
total $5,785.50 (Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit is $3,710 + SEPA $1,800 +
Technology Fee $275.50 = $5,785.50). A 5% technology fee would also be assessed at the time
of land use application. All fees are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land
use application submittal can be found on the City’s Permit Center website. The City now
requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. Please refer to the City’s Electronic File
Standards.
In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction and building permits
would be required.
14. Public Information Sign: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II and Type III Land
Use Permits as classified by RMC 4-8-080. Public Information Signs are intended to inform the
public of potential land development, specific permits/actions being considered by the City,
and to facilitate timely and effective public participation in the review process. The applicant
must follow the specifications provided in the public information sign handout. The applicant
is solely responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance, removal, and any costs
associated with the sign.
15. Impact Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would
be required. Fees change periodically and the fees in effect at the time of building permit
issuance would apply. For informational purposes, the 2024 impact fees are as follows:
• A Fire impact fee would not be applicable as no new building additions are proposed
and the credit for the previous use is more than the fee for the new use; and
• A transportation impact fee for any new net daily PM Peak Hour trips is $8,031.94per
trip;
A handout listing all of the City’s Development related fees is available for your review at
https://
edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton.
16. Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant shall have the
materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact
Jill Ding, Senior Planner at 425-430-6598 or jding@rentonwa.gov to submit prescreen
materials and subsequent land use application.
17. Expiration: Once the Conditional Use Permit application has been approved, building
permits, licenses or land use permits required for the operation of a Conditional Use
Permit shall be applied for within two (2) years of the date of Conditional Use Permit
approval, unless an extended time frame is granted by the Administrator or Hearing
Examiner. A single two (2) year extension may be granted for good cause by the
Administrator. It is the applicant’s responsibility to monitor the expiration dates.
From: Robert Shuey
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 3:04 PM
To: Alex Morganroth
Subject: PRE24-000178 • Building Review - Pre App/Pre Sub • Pre-Application
Meeting Submittal v1
Alex,
Please see my comments below:
This proposal will require a change of occupancy classification for the building from an M occupancy to a
B occupancy classification. This change of occupancy classification shall require a building permit. The
designer shall show any changes the building and how it will meet the requirements of the Washington
State Existing Building Code sections 306.5 and 1001.2.2.
Thanks,
Rob Shuey, Building Official, CBO
Development Services Director
City of Renton | CED | Building Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
Virtual Permit Center | Online Applications and Inspections
D: (425) 430-7290 | M: (206) 550-8523 | rshuey@rentonwa.gov