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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE-APP_Meeting SummaryDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division | 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200 |www.rentonwa.gov PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR Temple Tam Nguyen 18814 108th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98055 PRE 24-000212 August 1, 2024 Contact Information: Planner: Jill Ding, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov Public Works Plan Reviewer: Huy Huynh, 425-430-7384, hhuynh@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 23, 2024 TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector SUBJECT: Tam Nguyen Temple 1. The preliminary fire flow is 1,500 gpm. A minimum of two fire hydrants are required. One within 150-feet and one within 300-feet of the building. One hydrant is required within 50-feet of all fire department connections for the sprinkler system. There appears to be no existing hydrants within 300-feet of the building. Water service is provided by Soos Creek Water District. A water availability certificate is required to prove that a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow can be provided at this location. 2. Fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $579.41 per multifamily unit and $0.24 per square foot for the temple space. This fee is paid at the time of building permit issuance. Credit is due for the removal or retention of one existing home. 3. Approved fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are required throughout the building. Direct outside access is required to the fire sprinkler riser room. Fire alarm system is required to be fully addressable and full detection is required. Separate plans and permits required by the fire department. 4. Fire department apparatus access roadways are adequately served from the existing public street. AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 30th, 2024 TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner FROM: Huy Huynh, Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Temple Tam Nguyen 18814 108th Ave SE PRE24-000212 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) 6623400041. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant. Water 1. The project is within Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. 2. Obtain a water availability certificate from Soos Creek and provide it with the construction permit submittal. 3. Review of the water plans will be conducted by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District and the Renton Regional Fire Authority. 4. Plans approved by Soos Creek shall be routed to the City for final review prior to construction permit issuance. Sanitary Sewer 1. The project is within Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. 2. Obtain a water availability certificate from Soos Creek and provide it with the construction permit submittal. 3. Review of the water plans will be conducted by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District and the Renton Regional Fire Authority. 4. Plans approved by Soos Creek shall be routed to the City for final review prior to construction permit issuance. Surface Water 1. There is an existing 12-inch public stormwater main to the southwest of the parcel conveying runoff east-to-west before continuing conveying south along the west side of 108th. 2. There is no existing on site conveyance system or stormwater features. 3. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2022 Renton Surface Water Design Manual will be required. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart of the 2022 Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM) to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. The site falls within the City’s Flow Control Duration Standard Matching Forested Site Conditions. The site falls within the Black River drainage basin. 4. The current Surface Water Standard Plans shall be used in all drainage plan submittals. The current City of Renton Standard Details are available online in the City of Renton website https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=990403&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton 5. On site critical areas that effect stormwater review include an onsite wetland. Applicant shall provide reports as outlined in section 1.2.2.1.1 of the RSWDM for potential impacts to wetland hydrology. 6. If the new plus replaced pollution generating impervious surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the applicant will be required to provide enhanced basic water quality treatment. Any proposed detention and/or water quality vault shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM that is current at the time of civil construction permit application. Separate structural plans will be required to be submitted for review and approval under a separate building permit for the detention and/or water quality vault. 7. Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the new runoff created by this development to the maximum extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be evaluated as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2022 RSWDM. A preliminary drainage plan, including the application of on-site BMPs, shall be included with the land use application, as applicable to the project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be submitted with the utility construction permit application. 8. A geotechnical soils report for the site is required per the 2022 Renton Surface Water Design Manual Section C.1.3. Information on the water table and soil permeability (measured infiltration rates), with recommendations of appropriate on-site BMPs per Core Requirement #9 and Appendix C shall be included in the report. The report should also include information concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns and vegetation present shall be presented in order to evaluate the drainage, erosion control and slope stability for site development of the proposed plat. The applicant must demonstrate the development will not result in soil erosion and sedimentation, landslide, slippage, or excess surface water runoff. 9. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided. 10. The development falls within the R-14 zone which has a maximum impervious surface area of 80% per lot. 11. The development is subject to a surface water system development charge (SDC) fees. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance. • The current SDC fee is $0.92 per square foot of new impervious surface but not less than $2,300. • The current property contains one single family home, the developer will receive a credit for the existing home if it is demoed. • The full fee schedule can be found at: https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/1/edoc/1059222/2017- 2018%20Fee%20Schedule.pdf Transportation 1. Per City code 4-6-060 frontage improvements are required for new construction in excess of $175,000. The proposed project fronts 108th Ave SE to the west. • 108th Ave SE is classified as a Principal Arterial street, with an existing right-of-way (ROW) width of approximately 80 feet with an existing paved width of approximately 58 feet. To meet the City’s complete street standards for 5 lane Principal Arterial streets, a minimum ROW width of 103 feet is required. Per RMC 4-6-060 half of street improvements as taken from the ROW centerline shall be required 33 feet each side consisting of 12-foot center turn, 11-foot travel lanes, and 5-foot bike lane, a 0.5 foot curb, an 8 foot planting strip, a 8 foot sidewalk, 2 foot clear space at back of walk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. Approximately 11.5 feet of dedication will be required pending final survey. 2. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations. • A minimum separation of 5 feet is required between driveway and the property line. • Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 8%. • Driveway width shall not exceed thirty feet exclusive of the radii or the returns of the taper section. 3. Undergrounding of all new and existing utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-090. 4. Street lighting is required for a project that consists of more than 5,000 square feet of commercial building. See RMC 4-6-060 for street lighting requirements. 5. Sites that generate 20 or more net new peak hour trips (either in the AM peak or PM peak) are required to do a traffic impact analysis. The trips should be calculated based on the guidelines of the current ITE Trip Generation Manual. Refer to the attached policy guidelines for traffic impact analysis for guidelines. If the site generates 20 or more new peak hour trips in either AM peak or PM peak, then applicant should contact the City to get information of the locations where traffic analysis is required. 6. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements. 7. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of building permit issuance. • The 2024 transportation impact fee for a Church is $4.79 per square foot. • The current property contains one single family home, the developer will receive a credit for the existing home if it is demoed. • The full fee schedule can be found at: https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/1/edoc/1059222/2017- 2018%20Fee%20Schedule.pdf 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. 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. 3. 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: http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473 4. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets. 5. 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: August 1, 2024 TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE24-000212 FROM: Jill Ding, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Temple Tam Nguyen – 18814 108th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98055 Parcel No. 6623400041 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 project site is located at 18814 108th Ave SE (Parcel #6623400041), totals 38,280 square feet (0.87 acres) in area, and is zoned Residential-14 (R-14). The applicant proposes to remodel the existing single family residence and convert the existing residence into a Buddhist Temple. Per code case number CODE19-000544, the site was previously being used as a temple without the required building or land use permits and fill was illegally placed within the onsite wetland. Pre-application meetings were previously held for the proposed use under PRE20- 000073 and PRE22-000057 on the project site to utilize the existing residence as a Buddhist Temple, however no further land use permit applications were submitted. Under the current proposal, no changes to the existing building envelop or building footprint are proposed for the portion of the residence located within the wetland buffer. The applicant proposes create a surface parking lot with 8 parking spaces on the southwest corner of the project site. The proposed temple use would include a meditation hall, living, kitchen, and restrooms. The proposed structure would have a maximum wall plate height of 24 feet and would total 4,315 sq. ft. in area. Access to the site is currently provided by an existing curb cut off of 108 th Ave SE. A wetland is mapped on the project site. Current Use: The property has an existing single-family structure which is proposed to be remodeled and converted into a Buddhist Temple. 1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The surrounding area, including this property, has a Comprehensive Plan land use designation of Residential High Density (RHD) and is zoned Temple Tam Nguyen Page 2 of 8 August 1, 2024 Residential 14 (R-14) dwelling units per acre. The R-14 Zone was established to encourage development, and redevelopment, of residential neighborhoods that provide a mix of detached and attached dwelling structures organized and designed to combine characteristics of both typical single family and small-scale multi-family developments. In addition, the R-14 Zone may allow for civic and limited commercial uses when they support the purpose of the designation. A religious institution is permitted in the R-14 zone with an approved hearing examiner conditional use permit. 2. Development Standards: The project is subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application (noted as “R-14 standards” herein). Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size in the R-14 zone is 3,000 square feet. The minimum lot depth is 60 feet. The minimum lot width is 30 feet for interior lots and 40 feet for corner lots. However, no subdivision is proposed; therefore, the size, width, and depth standards are not applicable. Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property line and any private access easement. The required setbacks in the R-14 zone are 15 feet for the front yard, 10 feet for the rear yard, 4 feet for interior side yards, and 15 feet for secondary front yards. The application materials indicated the proposal for a basement demolition; however, no building expansion was proposed with the pre-application submittal. The existing residence has a front setback of approximately 26 feet, a rear setback of approximately 200 feet, and side setbacks of approximately 30 feet and 60 feet, which would exceed the setback requirements of the R-14 zone. Any setbacks for any building expansion would be verified at the time of land use and building permit application. Building Height – The maximum wall plate height is 24 feet with 3 stories. Roofs with a pitch equal to or greater than 4:12 may project an additional six (6) vertical feet from the maximum wall plate height; common rooftop features, such as chimneys, may project an additional four (4) vertical feet from the roof surface. Non-exempt vertical projections (e.g., decks, railings, etc.) shall not extend above the maximum wall plate height unless the projection is stepped back one-and-a-half (1.5) horizontal feet from each façade for each one (1) vertical foot above the maximum wall plate height. The pre-application materials did not indicate a proposal for building height expansion. The proposal would include a Buddhist Temple with a wall plate height of 24 feet, which would comply with the maximum wall plate height of the R-14 zone. Any building expansions would be verified for compliance with building height regulations at the time of land use and building permit application. Lot Coverage – The R-14 zone allows a maximum building coverage of 65% of the lot area. The proposal would maintain the existing 1,977 sq. ft. building footprint, which results in a lot coverage of 5% of the lot area. Building coverage requirements would be verified at the time of land use and building permit application. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage - The maximum impervious surface would be limited to 80%. The proposal would result in a total impervious area of 9,987 sq. ft., which would result in an impervious surface coverage of 26%, which is less than the 80% maximum impervious surface coverage permitted in the R-14 zoned. Impervious surface requirements would be verified at the time of land use and building permit application. Temple Tam Nguyen Page 3 of 8 August 1, 2024 3. Residential Design and Open Space Standards: The proposal would not be subject to the Residential Design Standards outlined in RMC 4-2-115 as the proposal is not a single family residential use. 4. Refuse and Recycling Areas: All new developments for religious institutions shall provide on- site refuse and recyclable deposit areas and collection points for collection in compliance with RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclables Standards. These areas shall not be located within required setbacks or landscaped areas and shall not be located in a manner that hauling trucks obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic on-site or project into public right-of-way. 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. Based on a building square footage of 4,315 square feet, the applicant would be required to provide a total minimum of 100 square feet of refuse and recyclable deposit areas. 5. Landscaping: The proposal would be subject to the landscaping regulations in RMC 4-4-070. The landscape standards require that all pervious areas within the property boundaries be landscaped. Therefore, all areas of the site not covered by structures, required parking, access, circulation or patios, must be landscaped with native, drought-resistant vegetative cover. Ten feet (10') of on-site landscaping is required along all public street frontages, with the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways. Due to the proximity to adjacent residential uses, a fifteen-foot (15’) wide partially sight-obscuring landscaped visual barrier, or ten-foot (10;) wide fully sight-obscuring landscaped visual barrier, will be required along the common property lines. Street tree species from the City Approved Street Tree List shall be provided along the project site’s ROW frontage between the curb and sidewalk as referenced in RMC 4-4-070F.2. In addition, the vehicle parking lot shall meet the minimum standards set forth in the landscape regulations, including both perimeter landscaping and interior landscaping. All parking lots shall have perimeter landscaping with a minimum depth of 10 feet along the street frontage. Within this perimeter screen trees shall be planted at a minimum of 2-inch caliper at an average rate of 30 lineal feet of street frontage, shrubs at the minimum rate of one per 20 square feet, and groundcover in quantities that will provide at least 90 percent (90%) coverage within 3 years. Parking lots with more than 14 must be include interior planters sized at least 9’ x 13’ in order to accommodate trees as they mature. Minimum interior parking lot landscaping shall be provided follows: Total Number of Parking Stalls Minimum Landscape Area 15 to 50 15 sf/parking space 51 to 99 25 sf/parking space 100 or more 35 sf/parking space Temple Tam Nguyen Page 4 of 8 August 1, 2024 *Please note that perimeter landscaping cannot be used as a substitute for interior landscaping. Please refer to landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) for further general and specific landscape requirements. A detailed landscape plan would be required at the time of formal land use application. 6. Significant Tree Retention: 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, properties subject to an active land development permit shall comply with minimum tree credit retention requirements of a minimum of 30 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 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: Temple Tam Nguyen Page 5 of 8 August 1, 2024 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- 130H1e 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/planting plan and tree retention and tree credit worksheet prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be reviewed at the time of the land use application. 7. Fences/Retaining Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences or walls as part of this project, the location must be designated on the landscape plan. A wall taller than four feet (4') requires a building permit. Fences up to six feet (6’) in height are permitted in the rear yard, side yard; fences up to four feet (4’) 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. 8. Parking: Parking standards found in RMC 4-4-080 apply. A minimum and maximum of 1 for every 5 seats in the main auditorium is required for the proposed use; however, in no case shall there be less than 10 spaces. Religious institutions seating capacity outside of the auditorium would also be subject to the parking requirements for “outdoor and indoor sports arenas, auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters, and entertainment clubs” uses, which would require a minimum and maximum of 1 for every 4 fixed seats or 10 per 1,000 square feet of floor area of main auditorium or of principal place of assembly not containing fixed seats, whichever is greater. It is unclear what the fixed or unfixed seating capacity of the main auditorium. Therefore, the applicant will be required, at the time of formal land use permit Temple Tam Nguyen Page 6 of 8 August 1, 2024 application, to provide detailed parking analysis and calculations of the subject site to determine the minimum and maximum number of parking stalls allowed by the use. It should be noted that the parking regulations specify standard stall dimensions (RMC 4-4- 080). Surface parking stalls must be a minimum of 9 feet x 20 feet, compact dimensions of 8½ feet x 16 feet, and parallel stall dimensions of 9 feet x 23 feet; compact surface parking spaces shall not account for more than 30 percent of the spaces in the surface parking lots. ADA accessible stalls must be a minimum of 8 feet in width by 20 feet in length, with an adjacent access aisle of 8 feet in width for van accessible spaces. The appropriate amount of ADA accessible stalls based on the total number of spaces must be provided. See RMC 4-4- 080F.8 and RMC 4-4-080F.11 for further general and specific parking requirements. Bicycle parking is required for non-residential development that exceeds four thousand (4,000) gross square feet in size. The number of required bicycle parking spaces would be equivalent to ten percent of the number of required off-street parking spaces. Spaces shall meet the requirements of RMC 4-4-080F.11.b. 9. Access/Driveways: Access to the site is proposed via one curb cut off 108th Ave SE. Driveways shall not be closer than five feet (5') to any property line. Driveway location, spacing and widths are limited by the driveway design standards, in RMC 4-4-080I. Compliance with access requirements would be verified at the time of formal land use application. 10. Critical Areas: Based on the City’s Critical Areas Maps, wetlands are mapped on the project site. A wetland assessment and delineation would be required with the application. The wetlands buffer would be based on category of the wetland as well as wildlife function per the following table: The wetland and wetland buffer are required to be placed in a Native Growth Protection easement. A 15 foot setback is required between buildings and critical area buffers. No new development or improvements would be permitted within the wetland buffer. The proposal shall be revised to relocate all proposed improvements outside of the wetland buffer and All Other Land Uses Wetland Category Buffer High wildlife function (8-9 points) Moderat e wildlife function (5-7 points) Low wildlife function (3-4 points) All Other Scores Category I – Bogs & Natural Heritage Wetlands 200 ft Category I - All others 200 ft 150 ft 115 ft 115 ft Category II 175 ft 150 ft 100 ft n/a Category III 125 ft 100 ft 75 ft n/a Category IV 50 ft n/a A 15-foot setback is required between buildings and critical area buffers Temple Tam Nguyen Page 7 of 8 August 1, 2024 building setback areas. In addition, fill has been illegally placed within the onsite wetland and buffer area. The City does not have permit records authorizing the installation of fill within the eastern portion of the property. Fill placed within the wetland or wetland buffer, without required permits, site restoration consistent with RMC 4 -3-050L, Mitigation, Maintenance, and Monitoring, would be required. A wetland report would be required to be submitted at the time of formal land use application. They City may required secondary review at the expense of the applicant. 11. Environmental Review: Environmental (SEPA) Review would be required as the proposal includes the development of a site that contains a wetland, in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act WAC 197-11-800. 12. Conditional Use Permit: Under the proposed regulations, the Religious Institution Use would be required to comply with the following criteria (RMC 4-9-030): 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. 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. All land use permits would be processed within an estimated time frame of 12 weeks. The 2024 application fees are as follows: Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit is $3,710, SEPA Review (Environmental Checklist) is $1,800, and the Modification Fee is $290. 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 (www.Rentonwa.gov). The City now requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction and building permits may be required. Temple Tam Nguyen Page 8 of 8 August 1, 2024 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 2023 impact fees are as follows: • A Fire impact fee for a church is currently assessed at $0.24 per square foot; and • A transportation impact fee for a church is currently assessed at $4.79 per square foot; The city’s 2023-2024 fee schedule is available for your review on the City’s website. 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.