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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE24-000322_Staff_CommentsDEPARTMENT 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 Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4225 NE 4th St PRE 24-000322 November 7, 2024 Contact Information: Planner: Mariah Kerrihard, 425-430-7328, mkerrihard@rentonwa.gov Public Works Plan Reviewer: Michael Sippo, 425-430-7298, msippo@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: October 29, 2024 TO: Mariah Kerrihard, Assistant Planner FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector SUBJECT: Valvoline Oil Change Service 1. The preliminary fire flow for the proposed new building is 2,000 gpm. A minimum of two fire hydrants are required. One within 150-feet and one within 300-feet of the building. It appears that there are adequate fire hydrants near this location, so no new fire hydrants will be necessary. 2. Fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $0.66 per square foot of new building areas. This fee is paid at the time of building permit issuance. 3. The threshold for fire sprinklers is 5,000 square feet. This appears less than that so fire sprinklers may not be needed. The threshold for fire alarm systems is 3,000 square feet, so it appears that an approved fire alarm system will also not be required. Direct outside access is required to the fire sprinkler riser room if needed. A fire alarm system is required to be fully addressable and full detection is required. Separate plans and permits required by the fire department. 4. The fire department apparatus access is acceptable from existing private on-site streets and public streets. 5. Separate plans and permits for all combustible fluid tanks shall be obtained from the Renton Regional Fire Authority. A complete hazardous material inventory statement shall be submitted and reviewed prior to building permit issuance. Use of fire department form or equivalent is required. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: November 5, 2024 June 20, 2011 TO: Mariah Kerrihard, Assistant Planner FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer III SUBJECT: Valvoline Oil Change 4225 NE 4th St, Renton, WA PRE24-000322 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 # 9374000400. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant. WATER COMMENTS 1. Water service is provided by the City of Renton. The site is within the Highlands 565 hydraulic pressure zone. The approximate static water pressure is 75 psi at a ground elevation of 392’. 2. There is an existing 8-inch City water main located in NE 4th Street that can deliver a maximum capacity of 2,000 gallons per minute (GPM) and Whitman Court NE that can deliver a maximum capacity of 1,800 gallons per minute (GPM) (Record Dwg: W-024005 and W- 311105). There is an 8-inch City water main which has been extended into the subject property as part of the Whitman Court PUD (Record Dwg: W-377504). This line might need to be relocated if the proposed building location changes. 3. The following services are located within or adjacent to the subject property: a. There is an existing 1-inch irrigation line and meter within the property that was installed as part of the Whitman Court project (Facility ID No. MTR-018340) with an existing 1” DCVA that is currently active. b. There is an existing 1-inch domestic water service line and meter within the property that was installed as part of the Whitman Court project (Facility ID No. MTR-018339), but is not actively in use. c. There is an existing 1-inch irrigation line and meter (Facility ID No. MTR-017951) along Whitman Ct NE in the NE corner of the property line. Valvoline Oil Change_PRE24-000322 Page 2 of 6 November 5, 2024 2 4. Based on the review of project information submitted for the pre-application meeting, in order to provide domestic and fire protection service to the development, developer constructed improvements will include but are not limited to: a. All commercial domestic water meters shall have a reduced pressure backflow assembly (RPBA) installed behind the meter on private property per City Standards. The RPBA shall be installed inside an above ground heated enclosure per COR Standard Plan 360.1. b. If fire sprinkler is required by fire authority, installation of a fire sprinkler stub with a detector double check valve assembly (DDCVA) is required for backflow prevention. The fire sprinkler stub and related piping shall be designed by a registered fire sprinkler/designer. The DDCVA shall be installed on the private property in an outside underground vault per city Standard Plan 360.2. The DDCVA may be installed inside the building if it meets the conditions as shown on the 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. c. Installation of additional fire hydrants as determined by the RRFA. d. A hydrant is required within 50 feet of the building’s fire sprinkler system fire department connection (FDC) e. Installation of off-site and on-site fire hydrants may be required. The location and number of hydrants will be determined by the Fire Authority based on the final fire flow demand and final site plan. Below is a summary of the existing fire hydrants in the vicinity of the site. Please refer to the Fire Authority for fire hydrant requirements: i. One fire hydrant within the landscaping on the north side of NE 4th St to the northwest of the project site (Hydrant ID No. HYD-NE-00506); ii. One fire hydrant within the landscaping on-site of the southeast corner of the project site (Hydrant ID No. HYD-NE-01310); iii. One fire hydrant approximately 75’ south of the project site (Hydrant ID No. HYD-NE-01309). 5. Installation of a “Storz” adapter on the existing hydrants will be required, if they are not already equipped with one. a. A 15-ft wide utility easement is required for all on-site water mains, hydrants, meters and related appurtenances. 6. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject development. 7. 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 commercial domestic uses. Current fees can be found in the 2024 Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance. a. The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the domestic water to serve the project. The current water fee is $4,850.00 per 1-inch meter. b. If the existing 1-inch water meter and service line is not reused, a new drop-in meter fee is $460.00 per 1-inch meter and water service installation is $2,875.00 per 1- inch service line. c. The full fee schedule can be found at: https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo= CityofRenton. Valvoline Oil Change_PRE24-000322 Page 3 of 6 November 5, 2024 3 SEWER COMMENTS 1. Sewer service is provided by City of Renton. 2. There is an existing 24-inch PVC gravity wastewater main located in NE 4th Street (Record Dwg: S-050319). There is an 8-inch City sewer main which has been extended into the subject property as part of the Whitman Court PUD (Record Dwg: S-377509). There is an existing 6” sewer stub connected to the cleanout at end of the 8-inch sewer main onsite. 3. If relocated, the new sewer stub shall be a minimum of 6” and shall run at a slope of at least 2% to the main. The new sewer stub and side sewer shall conform to the standards in RMC 4-6-040 and City of Renton Standard Details. 4. If the onsite sewer main will not be used or is modified, the developer will need to abandon approximately 70 feet of the existing main j install a new sewer manhole. Sewer will be private upstream of new manhole. 5. If reused, the development will need to obtain a side sewer permit to connect into the existing 6-inch side sewer stub installed as part of the Whitman Court development. 6. Due to the proposed use as an oil-change facility, any floor drains within the structure require passing through an oil-water separator prior to discharge into the sanitary sewer. The grease interceptor shall be sized based on floor drainage fixtures units in accordance with standards found in the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The oil- water separator shall be located on site so that is accessible for routine maintenance. 7. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee. SDC fee for sewer is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. Current fees can be found in the 2024 Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance. a. The current sewer fee is $ 3,650 per 1-inch meter, and $ 18,250 per 1-1/2-inch meter. b. Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has been determined. c. The full fee schedule can be found at: https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=10593568&dbid=1&rep o=CityofRenton. 8. The development is located within the East Renton Interceptor Special Assessment District and is subject to SAD Fees as part of the development. a. This SAD fee is currently assessed at $0.097 per square feet of parcel area. b. A credit of $316.80 SAD fees already paid per Whitman Court project can be applied. SURFACE WATER 1. There is an existing 18-inch storm drainage system in NE 4th Street (Record Dwg: R-311116). There is an existing 12-inch storm drainage system in Whitman Ct NE (Record Dwg: R- 311117). There are private storm water mains and associated catch basins located in the development site installed as part of the Whitman Court project (U14003820). Runoff from the site flows into the conveyance system within the site and into the detention/wet pond (Facility ID No. 146769) located to the south of the subject property. 2. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart in the 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Manual (2022 RSWDM) to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. A drainage Valvoline Oil Change_PRE24-000322 Page 4 of 6 November 5, 2024 4 study complying with the 2022 RSWDM will be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, the site falls within the City’s Flow Control Duration Standard area (Matching Forest Conditions). The site falls within the Lower Cedar River Basin and Maplewood sub-basin. 3. Drainage report and drainage plans based on 2022 RSWDM are required to be provided. 4. 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 2022 RSWDM. 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. Special inspection from the building department is required. 5. If the project proposes to use the existing south detention/wet pond to meet flow control requirements, applicant will need to provide a drainage study to indicate that the existing detention/wet pond is meeting the standards per 2022 RSWDM. Otherwise, a new detention facility or a modification of the existing pond is required. 6. Any new storm conveyance installed on or off-site shall be designed and sized in accordance with standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2022 RSWDM and shall account for the total upstream tributary area, assuming developed conditions for onsite tributary areas and existing conditions for any offsite tributary areas. 7. The applicant’s current building layout may conflict with existing utilities installed as part of the Whitman Court project. Applicant shall ensure that no building or structures shall be designed and built over these utilities or provide a new utility design that routes utilities away from the proposed building footprint. 8. 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 appliable to the project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be submitted with the utility construction permit. 9. The project area is considered a high-use site due to petroleum transfer. In order to meet Special Requirement # 5 (Oil Control), the project is required to provide oil control treatment (typically using an oil/water separator) for runoff of the high-use portion of the site before discharging to the public stormwater system or to the on-site stormwater facilities. 10. A geotechnical report for the site is required and shall be submitted with the land use application. Information concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns, vegetation present, water table and soil permeability, with recommendations of appropriate on-site BMP options with typical designs for the site from the geotechnical engineer, shall be submitted with the application. The geotechnical report should include an on-site infiltration test to clearly show if the site is suitable or unsuitable for infiltration. 11. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided. 12. The current City of Renton Surface Water Standard Plans that shall be used in all drainage submittals. The current City of Renton Standard details are available online at the City of Renton website: https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=990403&dbid=0&repo=CityofRe nton. 13. The development is subject to a surface water system development charge (SDC) fee. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance. Valvoline Oil Change_PRE24-000322 Page 5 of 6 November 5, 2024 5 a. The 2024 Surface water system development fee is $0.92 per square foot of new impervious surface, but no less than $2,300.00. b. The full schedule can be found at: https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=10593568&dbid=1&rep o=CityofRenton TRANSPORTATION 1. In accordance with RMC 4-6-060, if the site improvements and/or proposed building additions exceed an overall valuation of $175,000, the project site(s) shall be required to meet the City’s Complete Streets Standards: a) NE 4th Street – The existing right-of-way width in NE 4th Street varies from 94 to 98 feet. This street has been identified as a Principal Arterial Road. To meet the City’s complete street standards of RMC 4-6-060, a six (6) lane Principal Arterial Roadway requires a ROW width of 113 feet. The half street improvements shall include a pavement width of 76 feet (38 feet from centerline including a 5-foot bike lane), a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip, an 8-foot sidewalk, 2-foot clear space at back of sidewalk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. Dedication of ROW width of 7.5 to 9.5 feet will be required pending final survey. i. However, an alternate street section has been designated for this section of NE 4th Street per City Transportation corridor improvement plan. The current existing curb to curb location of NE 4th Street is matching the alternate street section. The street improvements behind the curb along the south side of NE 4th Street are required, which shall include a 5’ planter strip and 5’ sidewalk. Dedication of ROW is required along the east section of frontage to accommodate the improvements. ii. Due to the location of the existing street lights, the new frontage sidewalk location will require relocation of the lights. Alternatively, it is acceptable to have a wider than 5’ landscape strip to keep the lighting poles, which will lead to additional ROW dedication. Since the poles are facing down to the current sidewalk and street, keeping the poles in the existing condition may impact the candle level of the new sidewalk. Therefore, a photometric analysis of the existing street and new sidewalk lighting along the property frontage at NE 4th Street shall be provided to show that keeping the existing street lighting will still meet City lighting standards. Additional pedestrian and/or relocation of arterial light may be necessary to meet the requirements based on the analysis. b) Whitman Ct NE – The existing right-of-way width in Whitman Ct NE is approximately 53 feet. This street has been identified as a Residential Access Road. To meet the City’s complete street standards for Residential Access Street, a minimum ROW width of 53 feet is required, a residential street shall have a right of way width of 53’ with a paved roadway width of 26’ consisting of 2 - 10’ travel lanes and 1 - 6’ parking lane, a 0.5’ curb, 8’ planter strip, and 5’ sidewalk on both sides of the roadway. Full frontage improvements and right-of-way dedication along the westside of Whitman Ct NE was completed as part of the Whitman Court development. 2. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations. 3. On site ADA ramps, curbing, sidewalk and parking lot improvements will be reviewed in conjunction with the civil construction permit and will require a grading plan consisting of spot elevations and slopes showing that ADA and City specifications are being met. Valvoline Oil Change_PRE24-000322 Page 6 of 6 November 5, 2024 6 4. 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. 5. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay Requirements. 6. Undergrounding of all existing and proposed utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4- 6-090. 7. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of building permit issuance. a. Unless otherwise noted on the fee schedule, the 2024 transportation impact fee is $8,031.94 per net new PM peak hour person vehicle trip. b. The full fee schedule can be found at: https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=10067870&dbid=1&rep o=CityofRenton GENERAL COMMENTS 1. All existing and proposed utility lines (i.e., electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) along property frontage or within the site must be underground. 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 civil construction 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 and tree retention shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets. 5. Additional Building Permit Applications will be required for the following: a. Any retaining walls that exceed 4 feet in height, as defined by RMC 4-4-040. b. Detention vaults for storm water flow control. c. Demo of any existing structures on the project site(s). 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 fee schedule. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: November 7, 2024 TO: Pre-Application File No. 24-000322 FROM: Mariah Kerrihard, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: Valvoline Instant Oil Change - 4225 NE 4th St Renton, WA 98059 Parcel No. 9374000400 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 the southwest corner of the intersection of NE 4th St and Whitman Ct NE at 4225 NE 4th St (APN 9374000400). The project proposal includes constructing a 2,673 sq. ft. Valvoline Instant Oil Change building for vehicle service and repair with a total of nine (9) parking stalls, which includes one (1) ADA parking stall. The project site totals 0.73 acres (31,865 square feet) in area and is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning classification and Urban Design District D. Access is proposed via the existing driveway access of Whitman Ct NE and NE 4th St. The City of Renton’s (COR) mapping system indicates that a wetland and a stream (Maplewood Creek - Type Ns) are mapped offsite to the west of the project site. Current Use: The site is currently vacant. 1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The subject property is zoned Commercial Arterial Zone (CA) zoning classification, and the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation is intended to implement the (CA) zone, and Urban Design District D. The purpose of the Commercial Arterial Zone (CA) is to evolve from “strip commercial” linear business districts to business areas characterized by enhanced site planning and pedestrian orientation, incorporating efficient parking lot design, coordinated access, amenities, and boulevard treatment with greater densities. The CA Zone provides for a wide variety of retail sales, services, and other commercial activities along high-volume traffic corridors. Residential uses may be integrated into the zone through mixed-use buildings. Small vehicle service and repair is permitted with an Administrative Conditional Use Permit in the CA zone, provided: Valvoline Instant Oil Change Page 2 of 11 November 7, 2024 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 All operations shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure. a. Vehicles shall only be held on the property while being serviced and shall have an active repair or service invoice that shall be made available to the City upon the City’s request. b. Vehicle storage before or after service shall not be allowed. Vehicles held on the site shall be subject to the screening and landscaping provisions in RMC 4-4-120, Storage Lots – Outside, unless enclosed within a building. c. Vehicle holding areas shall count toward the maximum lot coverage standard of the zone. d. Any overnight vehicle parking accessory to this use shall not be located in the front setback or in a side setback along a street. Additionally, in the CN or CV Zone, this use shall be associated with a gas station. Conditional Use Permit Decision Criteria: RMC 4-9-030D requires the Administrator to consider the following factors when making a decision on Conditional use permits: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Effect on Adjacent Properties: The proposed use at the proposed location shall not result in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property. 4. Compatibility: The proposed use shall be compatible with the scale and character of the neighborhood. 5. Parking: Adequate parking is, or will be made, available. 6. Traffic: The use shall ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and shall mitigate potential effects on the surrounding area. 7. Noise, Light and Glare: Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed use shall be evaluated and mitigated. 8. 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. 2. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120A, “Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations” and District ‘D’ overlay area subject to “RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations” effective at the time of complete application. Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size required in the CA zone is 5,000 square feet. There are no minimum width or depth requirements. The existing site area totals 31,865 square feet in area and would exceed the minimum lot size requirement. No changes are proposed to the existing lot size, width, or depth as a result of this proposal. Valvoline Instant Oil Change Page 3 of 11 November 7, 2024 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 Building Coverage – The maximum building coverage permitted in the CA zone is 65% of the lot area or 75% if parking is provided within the building or within an on-site parking garage. Compliance with this requirement would be verified at the time of formal land use review. Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property line and any private access easement or tract. Minimum Front Yard 15 ft. Maximum Front Yard 20 ft. Minimum Secondary Front Yard 15 ft. Maximum Secondary Front Yard 20 ft. Minimum Freeway Frontage Setback 10 ft. landscaped setback from the property line. Minimum Rear Yard None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts a lot zoned residential. Minimum Side Yard None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned residential. Clear Vision Area In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030. The proposed building would exceed the maximum secondary front yard setback of 20 feet. The maximum setback may be modified through the site plan review process if the applicant can demonstrate that the proposed development meets the following criteria: a. Orients development to the pedestrian through measures such as providing pedestrian walkways beyond those required by the Renton Municipal Code (RMC), encouraging pedestrian amenities, and supporting alternatives to single-occupant vehicle (SOV) transportation; and b. Creates a low-scale streetscape through measures such as fostering distinctive architecture and mitigating the visual dominance of extensive and unbroken parking along the street front; and c. Promotes safety and visibility through measures such as discouraging the creation of hidden spaces, minimizing conflict between pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and ensuring adequate setbacks to accommodate required parking and/or access that could not be provided otherwise. The proposed site plan would need to be revised to comply with the required setbacks. Compliance with this requirement would be verified during the formal land use review process. Alternatively, the maximum setback requirement may be modified if the applicant can demonstrate that the criteria above cannot be met by addressing the following criteria. However, all those criteria from above that can be met shall be addressed in the site development plan. Valvoline Instant Oil Change Page 4 of 11 November 7, 2024 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 a. Due to factors including but not limited to the unique site design requirements or physical site constraints such as critical areas or utility easements, the maximum setback cannot be met; or b. One or more of the above criteria would not be furthered or would be impaired by compliance with the maximum setback; or c. Any function of the use which serves the public health, safety, or welfare would be materially impaired by the required setback. The setbacks for any proposed structures would be verified at the time of formal application. Building Height – The maximum building height permitted in the CA zone is 50 feet, except 70 ft. for vertical mixed use buildings (commercial and residential). Heights may exceed the zone’s maximum height with a Conditional Use Permit. Building height shall not exceed the maximum allowed by the subject zoning district or the maximum allowed pursuant to RMC 4- 3-020, Airport Related Height and Use Restrictions, whichever is less. The building height requirements would be verified at the time of formal application. 3. Refuse and Recycling Areas: Refuse and recycling areas need to meet the requirements of RMC 4-4-090, “Refuse and Recyclables Standards.” There are general requirements for all uses for location, signage, screening, and setbacks for collection areas and specific requirements. Nonresidential developments require a minimum of three (3) 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 six (6) 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. The applicant should provide a calculation of the refuse and recycling space requirements based on the gross floor area of the existing structures, ensuring the designated areas meet the minimum standards. Refuse and recyclables deposit areas can be centralized or dispersed throughout the site, but they must be easily accessible for users and collection trucks. The proposal should also include details on the location and design of these areas to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements. Based on a net floor area of 2,673 square feet, a minimum of 6 square feet would be needed for recyclables area and a minimum of 12 square feet would be needed for refuse; therefore, a total minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided for recycling and refuse deposit areas. The proposed plan shows a trash enclosure estimated around 200 square feet. Compliance with this requirement would be verified at the time of formal land use application. 4. Screening: All operating equipment located on the roof of any building shall be enclosed so as to be screened from public view in accordance with the requirements outline under RMC 4-4-095. The land use application will need to include elevations and details for the proposed methods of screening. 5. Landscaping: With the exception of 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 – Ten feet (10') of on-site landscaping is required along all public street frontages, with the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways. Street Valvoline Instant Oil Change Page 5 of 11 November 7, 2024 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 trees, selected from the City’s Approved Street Tree List, in the ROW planter will also be required. Landscaping may include hardscape such as decorative paving, rock outcroppings, fountains, plant containers, etc. Minimum planting strip widths between the curb and sidewalk are established according to the street development standards of RMC 4-6-060, Street Standards. Street trees and, at a minimum, groundcover are to be located in this area when present. Street trees shall be planted in the center of the planting strip between the curb and the sidewalk at the following intervals; provided, that, where right-of-way is constrained, irregular intervals and slight increases or decreases may be permitted or required. Additionally, trees shall be planted in locations that meet required spacing distances from facilities located in the right-of-way including, but not limited to, underground utilities, streetlights, utility poles, traffic signs, fire hydrants, and driveways; such spacing standards are identified in the City’s Approved Tree List. Generally, the following spacing is required: i. Small-sized maturing trees: thirty feet (30') on center; ii. Medium-sized maturing trees: forty feet (40') on center; and iii. Large-sized maturing trees: fifty feet (50') on center. Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping – All parking lots shall have perimeter landscaping. Such landscaping shall be at least ten feet (10') in width as measured from the street right-of-way. Standards for planting shall be as follows: a. Trees shall be two inches (2") in diameter at breast height (dbh) for multi-family, commercial, and industrial uses at an average minimum rate of one tree per thirty (30) lineal feet of street frontage. b. Shrubs at the minimum rate of one per twenty (20) square feet of landscaped area. Up to fifty percent (50%) of shrubs may be deciduous. c. Ground cover in sufficient quantities to provide at least ninety percent (90%) coverage of the landscaped area within three (3) years of installation. Please refer to landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) for further general and specific landscape requirements. A conceptual landscape plan shall be provided with the land use application as prepared by a licensed Landscape Architect, a certified nurseryman or other certified professional. All landscaping shall meet the requirements of RMC 4-4-070, Landscaping. 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 Valvoline Instant Oil Change Page 6 of 11 November 7, 2024 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 TREE SIZE TREE CREDITS 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: 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 Valvoline Instant Oil Change Page 7 of 11 November 7, 2024 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 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 retaining walls as part of this project, the location must be designated on the landscape plan or grading plan. Within commercial zones the maximum height of any fence, hedge, or retaining wall within the front yard and secondary front yard shall not exceed 48 inches (48”) in height within 15 feet (15’) of the front yard property line or within any part of the clear vision area. Chain link fencing shall be coated with black, brown, gray or green bonded vinyl. Fences, hedges and retaining walls shall not stand in or in front of any required landscaping. If a new or replacement fence is proposed within 15 feet (15’) of a public street on a site that is nonconforming to street frontage landscape requirements per RMC 4-4-070F.1, the site shall be brought into conformance. 8. Parking: A minimum and maximum of two and a half (2.5) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of net floor area. The drive-through facility shall be so located that sufficient on- site vehicle stacking space is provided for the handling of motor vehicles using such facility during peak business hours. Stacking spaces cannot obstruct required parking spaces or ingress/egress within the site or extend into the public right-of-way. Typically, 5.0 stacking spaces per window are required unless otherwise determined by the Administrator. Stacking spaces cannot obstruct required parking spaces or ingress/egress within the site or extend into the public right-of-way. The applicant would be required to submit a parking and stacking analysis at the time of formal land use application, demonstrating that the proposed vehicle service and repair, small would have sufficient parking and adequate stacking space for the use. A twenty five percent (25%) reduction or increase from the minimum or maximum number of parking spaces may be granted for nonresidential uses through site plan review if the applicant can justify the modification to the satisfaction of the Administrator. In order for the reduction or increase to occur the Administrator must find that satisfactory evidence has been provided by the applicant. Parking Space Dimensions – The parking regulations specify standard stall dimensions of 9 feet x 20 feet, compact dimensions of 8½ feet x 16 feet, and parallel stall dimensions of 9 feet x 23 feet. 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. Up to 40 percent of stalls may be compact spaces designated for employee parking, and up to 30 percent of stalls may be compact spaces if designated for all users. The appropriate amount of ADA accessible stalls is based on the total number of spaces provided. All non-residential development that exceeds 4,000 gross square feet in size would also be required to comply with the bicycle parking requirements of RMC 4-4-080F.11. The number of bicycle parking spaces required would be based on 10% of the required number of off- street vehicle parking stalls. The proposed Valvoline is less than 4,000 square feet and would not be required to provide bicycle parking. Vehicular Connection: A connection shall be provided for site-to-site vehicle access ways, where topographically feasible, to allow a smooth flow of traffic across abutting CA lots without the need to use a street. Access may comprise the aisle between rows of parking stalls, but is not allowed between a building and a public street. Valvoline Instant Oil Change Page 8 of 11 November 7, 2024 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 9. Access/Driveways: Access is proposed via the existing driveways off NE 4th St and Whitman Ct NE. Access may comprise the aisle between rows of parking stalls but is not allowed between a building and a public street. Drive through service use requires the drive-through facility to be so located that sufficient on-site vehicle stacking space is provided for the handling of motor vehicles using such facility during peak business hours. Driveway width shall not exceed an aggregate of 40 percent (40%) of the street frontage. There shall be a minimum of 18 feet (18’) between driveway curb returns where there is more than one (1) driveway on property under single ownership or control and used as one premises. The width of any driveway shall not exceed 30 feet (30’). There shall be no more than one (1) driveway for each 165 feet (165’) of street frontage serving any one property. For each 165 feet (165’) of additional street frontage another driveway may be permitted. Joint use driveways reduce the number of curb cuts along individual streets and thereby improve safety and reduce congestion while providing for additional on-street parking opportunities. Joint use driveways should be encouraged when feasible and appropriate, particularly when there is existing underutilized parking proximate to a subject site. Maximum driveway slope shall not exceed eight percent (8%). The Administrator may allow a driveway to exceed eight percent (8%) slope but not more than fifteen percent (15%) slope, upon proper application in writing and for good cause shown, which shall include, but not be limited to, the absence of any reasonable alternative. To exceed fifteen percent (15%), a variance from the Administrator is required. The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing curb cuts off NE 4th St and Whitman Ct NE. Compliance with driveway standards will be reviewed with the land use application. 10. Urban Design Regulations: Compliance with Urban Design Regulations, District ‘D’, is required. The land use application shall provide a written narrative to identify how the project meets each applicable urban design regulation. 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. Design review would be completed during the formal building review process. • 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 four and one-half feet (4-1/2') wide (illustration below). Buildings that are taller than thirty feet (30') in height shall also ensure that the weather protection is proportional to the distance above ground level. • Pedestrian overhead weather protection in the form of awnings, marquees, canopies, or building overhangs shall be provided. These elements shall be a minimum of four and one-half feet (4-1/2') wide along at least seventy five percent (75%) of the length of the building facade facing the street, a maximum height of fifteen feet (15') above the ground elevation, and no lower than eight feet (8') 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 (3). Valvoline Instant Oil Change Page 9 of 11 November 7, 2024 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 • Parking shall be located so that no surface parking is located between the building and the front property line and/or the building and the side property line along a street. Parking shall be located so that it is screened from surrounding streets by buildings, landscaping, and/or gateway features as dictated by location. • A pedestrian circulation system of pathways that are clearly delineated and connect buildings, open space, and parking areas with the sidewalk system and abutting properties shall be provided. Pathways within parking areas shall be provided and differentiated by material or texture (i.e., raised walkway, stamped concrete, or pavers) from abutting paving materials. The pathways shall be perpendicular to the applicable building facade and no greater than 150-feet apart. Permeable pavement pedestrian circulation features shall be used where feasible, consistent with the Surface Water Design Manual. • Architectural elements that incorporate plants, particularly at building entrances, in publicly accessible spaces and at facades along streets, shall be provided. Amenities such as outdoor group seating, benches, transit shelters, fountains, and public art shall be provided. • All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than 40 feet. Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') deep, sixteen feet (16') in height, and eight feet (8') in width. • Any façade visible to the public shall be comprised of at least fifty percent (50%) transparent windows and/or doors for at least the portion of the ground floor facade that is between four feet (4') and eight feet (8') above ground (as measured on the true elevation). • 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. • 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. Accent lighting shall also be provided on building facades (such as sconces) and/or to illuminate other key elements of the site such as gateways, specimen trees, other significant landscaping, water features, and/or artwork. 11. Critical Areas: According to COR Maps, a wetland and stream (Type Ns) are mapped to the west of the project site. A wetland delineation and report would be required with the formal land use application. If impacts are proposed to the wetland or buffer area a preliminary wetland mitigation plan would also be required. Valvoline Instant Oil Change Page 10 of 11 November 7, 2024 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 Maplewood Creek which is a Type Ns stream has been identified off-site to the west. A stream study is required when the project area is within one hundred feet (100') of a water body even if the water body is not located on the subject property. Type Ns streams require a 50-foot buffer with a 15-foot building setback. A stream study would be required with the formal land use application if impacts are proposed to the stream or buffer area a preliminary mitigation plan and a supplemental stream study would also be required. The applicant would be required to submit a wetland report and stream study at the time of formal land use application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine whether any other critical areas are present on the site prior to formal land use application. 12. Environmental Review: Environmental review is required for new commercial buildings on sites that contain critical areas. Environmental Review is required for the project. 13. Waivers of Submittal Requirements: The submittal checklist is not an exhaustive list of submittal requirements and may be modified in cases where additional information is required to complete the review of an application. In addition, non-applicable submittal requirements may be waived. The applicant should contact the assigned Project Manager if there are any questions regarding submittal requirements. 14. Site Plan Approval: Per RMC 4-9-200, site plan review is required for any development in the CA zone. The purpose of the site plan review process is to analyze the detailed arrangement of project elements to mitigate negative impacts where necessary to ensure project compatibility with the physical characteristics of a site and with the surrounding area. Site plan review ensures quality development consistent with City goals and policies. Site plan review analyzes elements including, but not limited to, site layout, building orientation and design, pedestrian and vehicular environment, landscaping, natural features of the site, screening and buffering, parking and loading facilities, and illumination to ensure compatibility with potential future development. Decisional criteria for site plan approval are itemized in RMC 4-9-200E.3. 15. Permit Requirements: The proposed project would likely require an Administrative Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Environmental (SEPA) Review. All land use permits would be processed within an estimated time frame of 6-8 weeks. The application fees are as follows $6,836 ($1,856 CUP + $1,856 SEPA Review + $3,124 Site Plan Review = $6,836). All fees are subject to change. All fees have a 5% Technology Fee added to the total cost of the reviews and would be assessed at the time of land use application. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal requirements can be found on the Conditional Use Permit Submittal Requirements , Site Plan Review, and SEPA Review checklist. Other informational applications and handouts can be found on the City’s Digital Records Library. The City requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. Please refer to the City’s Electronic File Standards. A Final Short Plat application, and its associated fee, will be required following construction of the subdivision’s infrastructure. In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction and building permits would be required. The review of these permits may occur concurrently with the review of the land use permits but cannot be issued prior to the completion of any appeal periods. 16. 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, Valvoline Instant Oil Change Page 11 of 11 November 7, 2024 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2024\PRE24-000322 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. 17. 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 2025 impact fees are as follows: • A Fire impact fee is applicable at the rate of $0.66 per square foot of new building areas; • A transportation impact fee is $8,031.94 per net new PM peak hour person vehicle 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=CityofRe nton 18. 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 Mariah Kerrihard, Assistant Planner, at 425-430-7238 or mkerrihard@rentonwa.gov to submit prescreen materials and subsequent land use application. 19. Expiration: Once the Site Plan application has been approved, the applicant has two years to comply with all conditions of approval and to apply for any necessary permits before the approval becomes null and void. The approval body that approved the original application may grant a single two-year extension. The approval body may require a public hearing for such extension. It is the applicant’s responsibility to monitor the expiration dates. 1 Mariah Kerrihard From:Robert Shuey Sent:Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:06 PM To:Mariah Kerrihard Subject:RE: PRE24-000322 (4225 NE 4th St) Applicant Inquiries Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Completed Categories:PRE-APPS Mariah, Development Services response to pertinent questions: Do we need to provide EV charging stations? Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is required per Washington State Building Code Section 429 unless exempt per Section 429.2. Do we need to provide solar panels or prepare the roof for future sets? No, pursuant to WSEC C411.1 Time duration for initial review and resubmittals? Initial plan review for a new commercial structure is approximately 4 weeks. Are there any separate engineering or fire submittals required for this project? Structural engineering for the structure will be required as part of the building permit application submittal. Will site plan and building permit run concurrently? Concurrent building and planning reviews are only performed at the planning departments request. Thanks, and have a great day, ROBERT SHUEY, CBO, Director of Development Services/Building OƯicial City of Renton // Development Services Virtual Permit Center // Online Applications and Inspections cell 206-550-8523 NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This message complies with Washington State’s Public Records Act – RCW 42.56 From: Mariah Kerrihard <MKerrihard@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8:14 AM To: Michael Sippo <MSippo@Rentonwa.gov>; Corey W Thomas <CoreyWThomas@Rentonwa.gov>; Robert Shuey <RShuey@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: PRE24-000322 (4225 NE 4th St) Applicant Inquiries Hello, The applicant for PRE24-000322 (4225 NE 4th St) sent questions for the pre-application meeting. I wanted to forward those to the reviewers for the pre-application meeting for of the applicant. The pre-meeting questions are included in the attachment. 2 If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you, MARIAH KERRIHARD, ASSISTANT PLANNER City of Renton // CED // Planning // MK 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Virtual Permit Center // Schedule a Virtual 15-minute Meeting (425) 430-7238 // planningcustomerservice@rentonwa.gov NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This message complies with Washington State’s Public Records Act – RCW 42.56