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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use
action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for
the land use action.
Planning:
(Contact: Mariah Kerrihard, 425-430-7238, mkerrihard@rentonwa.gov)
1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless
otherwise approved by the Development Services Division.
2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be
restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through
Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight
o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays.
3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an
appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where
no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch,
sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design
Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and
March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to
final inspection and approval of the permit.
4. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is
being cleared.
5. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or
fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the
area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained.
6. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around
the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be
placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on
each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups
of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the
applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees.
7. This permit shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible
for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and
/or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit.
Renton Regional Fire Authority
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org)
Environmental Impact Comments:
1. None. Fire impact fee credit is more than the fee for the new use.
Fire Code Comments:
1. Proposed Change of Use to private school/daycare for children ages 2 to 5 years old requires the
installation of an approved automatic fire alarm system and fire sprinkler system throughout the
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entire building. Separate plans and permits would be to be submitted to and reviewed and
approved by the fire department. Fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems shall be adjusted to
accommodate new full height walls. Any commercial cooking area may require the installation of a
Type 1 cooking ventilation system and a monitored approved fire suppression system. It appears
that a full one-hour occupancy separation wall is required between the proposed daycare and the
existing veterinary office.
Development Engineering
(Contact: Michael Sippo, 425-430-7298, msippo@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated August 01, 2024
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: 08/01/2024
TO: Mariah Kerrihard, Assistant Planner
FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer III
SUBJECT: Benson Fairyland Learning Center Change of Use
17630 108th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98055
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I have reviewed for the Benson Fairyland Learning Center Change of Use project located at parcel(s) 322305-9119. The
following comments are based on the land-use application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The project site totals approximately 0.85 acres and is located at the previous location of the Benson McDonald’s
restaurant which was renovated under a master TI and change of use in 2022 under land-use and civil permits LUA16-
000230/U16001849 and is proposing to occupy 1 of 2 of the tenant spaces with a daycare/learning center for children.
The other tenant space was occupied in 2023 with a veterinary clinic. The project is proposing only interior
improvements, with no exterior work on the building, with access and parking being provided by site work completed
under civil permit U16001849. Civil work completed under the master permit consisted of parking lot, storm drainage,
frontage improvements and water and sewer upgrades as required by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
Water Water service is provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
Sewer Wastewater service is provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
Storm The site is located within the Black River – Panther Creek Drainage Basin.
• Surface water improvements for the site were constructed as a portion of Civil Construction Permit
U16001849 which include onsite conveyance, storm detention, water quality and permeable pavement.
Streets The proposed development fronts 108th Ave SE (SR 515) along western property line and 109th Ave SE along
the east property line.
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• The site is accessed via 1 private commercial driveway cuts on 108th Ave SE and 1 private commercial
driveway that connects to the parking lot to the property to the north. Access 109th Ave SE was removed
during the civil improvements under Civil Construction Permit U16001849.
• Street and frontage improvements for the site were constructed as a portion of Civil Construction Permit
U16001849 which included sidewalks, landscape strips, trees and onsite parking lot upgrades.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
WATER
1. The subject development is within the water service area of Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
a. A water availability certificate was provided from Soos Creek Water and Sewer District as a portion of this
land-use application.
b. Any changes to the water system as required by Renton Regional Fire Authority will require approval by
Soos Creek Water and Sewer District and a copy of the permit shall be provided to the City prior to issuance
of the building permit.
2. The site is located outside of an Aquifer Protection Area.
SEWER
1. The subject development is within the wastewater service area of Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
a. A sewer availability certificate was provided from Soos Creek Water and Sewer District as a portion of this
land-use application.
b. Any changes to the sewer system as required by Soos Creek will require approval by Soos Creek Water
and Sewer District and a copy of the permit shall be provided to the City prior to issuance of the building
permit..
SURFACE WATER
1. Surface water improvements for the site were constructed as a portion of Civil Construction Permit U16001849
which include onsite conveyance, storm detention, water quality and permeable pavement.
a. In the event of any major changes to the site parking lot or layout additional drainage review may be
required and result in mitigation and a drainage report complying with the current Renton Surface
Water Design Manual (RSWDM). The current 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual
(RSWDM) can be accessed from the City of Renton website.
2. Erosion control measures and construction stormwater pollution prevention measures to meet the City
requirements shall be provided for during the building permit process for any construction staging or outside
work.
3. The development is not proposing an increase to impervious surface area and is therefore not subject to a
system development charge (SDC) for stormwater.
TRANSPORTATION
1. Condition of approval: No access to or from the site’s eastern property boundary shall be permitted from
109th Ave SE.
2. Change of use requires updating the existing building and site to meet current ADA standards. On and off-site
ADA (including the street frontages), curbing, sidewalk and parking lot/drive-aisle improvements will be
reviewed in conjunction with the building permit for the project and will require a grading plan consisting of
spot elevations and slopes showing that ADA and City specifications are being met.
a. Improvements constructed under Civil Construction Permit U16001849 currently meet ADA. Any
changes to the outside parking lot or parking configuration may result in additional review and/or
mitigation.
3. Generated traffic volumes were estimated using data from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip
Generation Manual, 11th Edition, (2021) based on Land-Use Code 565 (Daycare) versus the previous use Land
Use Code 934 (Fast Food, with driveup). The analysis determined vehicular traffic generated from a proposed
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development resulted in a decrease of vehicle trips per hour in the AM (6:00 – 9:00) and PM (3:00 – 6:00) peak
periods with credit given due to the site being credited for the existing use and having an active building permit
within the last 3 years prior to this application.
a. Based on the calculations provided, the proposed development would average a decrease of 175 peak
hour trips daycare facility (LUC 565) versus fast food with drive through.
i. Decrease in traffic created by the development does not require mitigation resulting in no traffic
impact fee or other mitigation so long as the building permit is issued prior to December 8, 2025.
ii. Per RMC 4-1-190 (G) (4) Vacant Structures or Buildings: “When an existing structure or building or
portion thereof has been vacant for a period of three (3) years or more, the impact fee shall be the
applicable impact fee for the land use of the new category; there shall not be a deduction of the
impact fee that was or was previously paid for the land use category of the prior use.” The impact
fee will be reviewed at time of building permit application and due to vacancy limits may not be
subject to receiving credit if the building permit is not issued before December 8, 2025.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. 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.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
1. The fees listed are for 2024. The fees that are current at the time of the respective permit issuance will be levied.
Please see the City of Renton website for the current fee schedule.
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