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PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
Project Borealis
1301 SW 16th St, Renton, WA 98055
PRE 24-000344
December 12, 2024
Contact Information:
Planner: Jill Ding, 425-430-6598, jding@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 pr oposal 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 Directo r, Development Services
Director, Development Engineering Director, Department of Community & Economic
Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer 3
SUBJECT: Project Borealis (Exterior)
1301 SW 16th St
PRE24-000096
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)
2423049022. 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 the City of Renton’s water service area in the Valley 196 Pressure Zone.
2. The static water pressure is approximately 74 psi at ground elevation of 20 feet.
3. The existing water mains on private property are located within easements as identified on the
binding site plan as per King County recording number 20050504000673.
4. There is an existing 6-inch domestic water service and meter with a 6” DCVA serving the existing
building located east of the loading dock in a vault.
5. There is an existing dual 10-inch fire service with a 10” DCDA serving the existing building located
in a vault east of the northeast driveway along SW 16 th St.
6. There is an existing 8-inch irrigation service with an 8” DCVA serving the existing property located
in a vault west of the northeast driveway along SW 16 th St.
7. There are several fire hydrants surrounding the site. Installation of a “Storz” adapter on the
existing hydrants, if they are not already equipped with one.
8. The existing building is adequate for domestic, fire, and irrigation services and we do not
propose any updates for the system. The applicant to provide updated testing for all of their
backflow prevention devices to be completed prior to occupancy. The applicant can send their
updated test reports to backflow@rentonwa.gov, or on https://renton.backflowcenter.com/ if
they already have a an account. All information provided here
https://www.rentonwa.gov/city_hall/public_works/utility_systems/water_utility_engineering/cr
oss_connection_control_program.
9. Based on the information provided with the pre-application submittal documents, the following
developer’s installed water main improvements will be required to provide domestic and fire
protection service to the development including but not limited to the items that follow.
• The existing DCVA shall be replaced with an RPBA backflow assembly. The RPBA shall be
installed inside an above ground, heated enclosure per City Standard Plan 350.2. The
RPBA may be located inside the building if a drainage outlet for the relief valve is provided
and the location is pre-approved by the City Plan Reviewer and City Water Utility
Department. A plumbing permit will be required for this work.
10. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges (SDC’s) and meter
installation fees based on the number and size of the meters for domestic uses and for fire
sprinkler use. The development is also subject to fees for water connect ions, cut and caps, and
purity tests. Current fees can be found in the 20 24 Development Fees Document on the City’s
website. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
• None anticipated.
Sanitary Sewer
1. The project is within the City of Renton’s sanitary sewer service area.
2. There is an existing, private, 8-inch ductile iron gravity wastewater main located along the north
side of the existing building discharging to a 8 -inch City of Renton wastewater main within SW
16th St (see record project WWP2702071).
3. There is an existing, private, 8-inch ductile iron gravity wastewater main located along the east
side of the existing building discharging to a 8 -inch City of Renton wastewater main within
Oakesdale (see record project WWP2702071).
4. There is an existing grease interceptor located on the east side of the building.
5. There is an existing DI side sewer serving the building.
6. 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. Curr ent 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.
• None anticipated.
Surface Water
1. There is an existing 12-inch stormwater main in SW 16th St (see record drawing R-207109).
2. There is an existing, private, on-site conveyance system, detention facilities, and water quality
facilities on the subject property (see record drawing R-20711E and R-20711D)
3. Critical areas on site that may affect stormwater review include: flood hazard FEMA zone AE.
A. Applicant Question #1: “Please confirm the project can be relieved of the Special Flood
Hazard Code Requirements if/once the LOMA is approve”
Demonstration through the LOMA process that the improvements are not located
within the Zone AE flood hazard requirements is acceptable for relief of the code
requirements. Alternatively, the proposal does not appear to impact flood levels or
require compensatory storage with the replacement of sidewalk and ADA ramps.
After internal discussion, the EV chargers would be considered utility/mechanical
improvements and would not require compensatory storage, however, would need
to be elevated to 1’ above the base flood elevation via pedestals or similar
mechanism and anchored in a manner that flood waters would not sweep them
away.
B. Applicant Question #2: “Please clarify flood plain construction restrictions and potential
exemptions/FEMA assessment restrictions. General Code Section 4 -3-050 Critical
Areas Regulations (Section 4-3-050e Maps)”
Project scope/valuation does not constitute substantial improvements over 50% of
the assessed value of the structure, therefore the building is exempt from
requirements for floodproofing, etc. New construction or electrical/mechanical
equipment (EV Chargers) will need to be elevated above the BFE. See above.
4. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 20 22 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 Peak Rate Flow Control Standard Area - Matching Existing. The
site falls within the Black River drainage basin.
A. Applicant Question #3: “Please confirm this potential scope of work will not require
stormwater/drainage review as the total area of replacement impervious surface is less
than the maximum 2,000 sf threshold for new and replaced impervious surface area
triggering drainage review per City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual section
1.1.1.”
Section 1.1.1 flow chart 1.1.2.A demonstrates that the project is subjected to
Targeted Drainage review for being located in an area that contains or is adjacent
to a flood hazard area. The project will be required to prepare a Technical
Information Report addressing the requirements of the Targeted Drainage Review
type as described in the manual.
5. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided if there is ground
disturbing activity.
6. 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 full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=9010319&dbid=1&repo=Cit
yofRenton
Transportation
1. Per City code 4-6-060 frontage improvements are required for new construction outside of
building tenant improvements in excess of $175,000. The proposed project fronts SW 16th St to
the north, Oakesdale Ave SW to the east, and private property on all other sides. LUA23-000366
(Lot Line Adjustment for Longacres) has preliminarily determined that: “Any development on
New Lots 1, 2 or 3 may trigger frontage improvements, in accordance with the City’s Street
Standards (RMC 4-6-060) along the full frontage of Old Parcel F.” For the purposes of this
preapplication meeting new development is defined as: “the construction, reconstruction,
conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any structure; any mining,
excavation, landfill or land disturbance and any use or extension of the use of land.”
The threshold does not appear to be triggered with the current proposal. Additional change
in scope may require re-evalutation of the frontage improvement requirements. Refer to
City Preapplication meeting PRE24-000096 Project Borealis for frontage requirements.
2. A minimum of 18 ADA stalls and an accessible route of travel to the building’s main entrance
from the ROW is required. Based on the preliminary application materials provided by the
applicant this appears to be met, however, will need to be confirmed during the land -use
submittal.
3. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s
Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
4. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be charged based on the rate
at the time of building permit issuance.
• The project does not appear to be adding capacity, therefore transportation impact
fees are not applicable.
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 with in 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 2022 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: December 12, 2024
TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE24-000344
FROM: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Project Borealis –
1301 SW 16th St, Renton, WA 98055
Parcel No. 2423059022
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 Devel opment 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 is located at 1301 SW 16th St (parcel no. 242304-9022). Based on
King County Department of Assessments, the site area totals approximately 652,446 square feet
(14.98 acres). The Site is part of the original 158 acres of property known as the Longacres Office
Park (“LOP”) and is located in the Commercial Office (CO) zone. The project site is developed with
an existing three-story, 617,238 square foot office building and surface parking lot. The proposal
includes minor upgrades to existing onsite paved walkways to improve accessibility, the restriping
of existing surface parking for the installation of up to five (5) dual head EV charging stations,
installation of wayfinding signage, installation of onsite cameras and lighting for security
purposes, and the installation of two (2) power receptacles in the existing parking lot for food
truck usage. No changes in existing vehicular access to the site are proposed. According to City of
Renton (COR) Maps, the Site contains high seismic hazard areas, special flood hazard areas (100
year flood) FEMA Zone – AE, regulated shorelines (Black River/Springbrook Creek Reach C) –
shoreline high intensity, and sensitive slopes (slopes with grades between 25 and 40 percent).
Wetlands are mapped off site to the south, southeast and southwest.
Current Use: Current use of the site includes an existing office building and surface parking lot.
1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The property is located within the Employment
Area (EA) land use designation and Commercial Office (CO) zoning classification. Office uses
are an outright permitted use within the CO zone.
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2. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120B, “Development
Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application
(noted as “CO standards” herein). These standards are available on the City’s website. Please
refer to the applicable footnotes in the RMC when applying these development standards to
your proposal.
Density: Minimum of 75 dwelling units per net acre (du/ac) if within a mixed use building and
a maximum of 150 du/ac. Density may be increased up to 250 dwelling units per net acre
subject to conditional use permit approval. A density bonus may be granted for developments
that satisfy the criteria and standards of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review. Not applicable
as no residential uses are proposal with this project.
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size in the CO zone is 25,000 square
feet for lots created after July 11, 1993. There are no minimum requirements for lot width or
depth for lots created after July 11, 1993 within the CO zone. No subdivision is proposed and
the existing site area totals approximately 652,446 square feet (14.98 acres), which exceeds
the minimum lot size requirement of the CO zone.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the distance between the building and the property line or any private
access easement or tract. Setback requirements in the CO zone are as follows: 0-30 feet
minimum front yard (depending on the building height), and 0-30 feet minimum secondary
front yard (depending on building height). There is no maximum front yard setback
requirement for non-residential buildings; and no rear or side yard setbacks unless the
property abuts a residential zoned property, where the setback along residentially zoned
properties is 15 feet. The proposal does not abut residentially zoned property. Not applicable
at this time as none of the proposed improvements include a new building or addition to the
existing building. Any exterior additions would be subject to compliance with this
requirement.
Gross Floor Area: There is no minimum requirement for gross floor area.
Building Height – Maximum building height in the CO zone is 250 feet. In no case shall building
height exceed the maximum allowed by the Airport Compatible Land Use Restrictions, for
uses located within the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Zones designated under RMC
4-3-020. The existing building is three stories. At this time no building additions are
proposed, if an exterior addition is proposed, the proposal would be subject to the
compliance with this requirement.
The subject site is located within the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77, Objects
Affecting Navigable Airspace of the Renton Municipal Airport. Height is restricted in this
area by the FAR Part 77 surface area. If any new additions are proposed, compliance with
this requirement would be required.
Building Coverage – The CO zone allows a maximum building coverage of 65 percent, or 75
percent if parking is provided within a building or within a parking garage. The parking is
proposed to remain surface parking only. Not applicable at this time as none of the proposed
improvements include a new building or addition to the existing building . Any exterior
additions would be subject to compliance with this requirement.
3. Screening: Screening must be provided for all surface-mounted and roof top utility and
mechanical equipment. If applicable, the application would need to include elevations and
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details for the proposed methods of screening. No mechanical or utility equipment was
identified in the submitted materials. See RMC 4-4-095, Screening and Storage
Height/Location Limitations for specific requirements.
4. Refuse and Recycling Areas: All new development for multi-family, commercial, industrial
and other nonresidential uses shall provide onsite refuse and recyclables deposit areas and
collection points for collection of refuse and recyclables. Refuse and recycling areas need to
meet the requirements of RMC 4-4-090, “Refuse and Recyclables Standards.” For office
developments, a minimum of two (2) square feet per every 1,000 square feet of building gross
floor area shall be provided for recyclable deposit areas and a minimum of four (4) square
feet per 1,000 square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for refuse deposit
areas.
5. Fences/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. A fence
and/or wall detail should also be included on the plan. A fence taller than 6 feet shall require
a building permit or an explicit exemption from the Building Official. A retaining wall that is 4
feet or taller, as measured by the vertical distance from the bottom of the footing to the finish
grade at the top of the wall requires a building permit. 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. For more information about fences
and retaining walls refer to RMC 4-4-040.
6. Landscaping: Compliance with the landscape standards is required with conversions of vacant
land. Except for critical areas, all portions of the development area not covered by structures,
required parking, access, circulation or service areas, must be landscaped with native,
drought-resistant vegetative cover. Any landscaping area shall be a minimum of five feet (5’)
in width. An underground sprinkling system shall be required to be installed and maintained
for all landscaped areas. None of the proposed improvements appear to impact existing
landscaped areas. Compliance with the landscaping regulations are not required for
alterations or small additions determined by the Community and Economic Development
Director not to warrant improvements to the entire site.
7. 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
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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. If any tree removal is proposed, compliance with these
standards would be required.
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8. Parking: Compliance with the parking regulations is required for the restriping of an existing
surface parking lot that results in an increase or decrease the number of spaces provided. For
office uses, a minimum of 2.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of net floor area and a maximum
of 4.5 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of net floor area are required. Based on a total
building area of 617,238 square feet, the project site would be required to provided between
1,234 and 2,778 spaces. It should be noted that the parking regulations specify standard stall
dimensions. 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 40 percent for designated e mployee parking or 30
percent of the spaces in the surface parking lot(s) for all other uses. Stall dimensions are
slightly smaller for structured parking, see RMC 4-4-080.
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 minimum required
number of accessible spaces is two percent (2%) of the total spaces when total required
parking is between 501 and 1,000 parking spaces. For lots over 1,000 spaces, the minimum
number of accessible spaces is 20 plus 1 space for every 100 spaces, or fraction thereof, over
1,000.
Any proposed site improvements that impact the number of onsite parking spaces would be
required to demonstrate compliance with the required onsite parking requirements.
9. Access/Driveways: Access to the site is proposed to remain via existing curb cuts off of SW
16th St and Oaksdale Ave SW.
10. Temporary Use: A Tier I temporary use permit is required for more than one mobile food
vendor per lot within the CO zone.
The Administrator may approve, deny, modify, or condition an application for a temporary
use permit, based on consideration of the following factors:
a. The temporary use will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, nor injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the temporary
use; and
b. Adequate parking facilities and vehicle ingress and egress are provided to serve the
temporary use and any existing uses on the site; and
c. Hours of operation of the temporary use are specified, and would not adversely
impact surrounding uses; and
d. The temporary use will not cause nuisance factors such as noise, light, or glare which
adversely impact surrounding uses; and
e. If applicable, the applicant has obtained the required right-of-way use permit.
Mobile Food Vendors shall comply with all of the following conditions:
a. The mobile food vendor shall keep the Renton Regional Fire Authority permit
approval and King County Health Department approval on the mobile vending facility
at all times, and copies of these approvals shall be made available to the City upon
the City’s request.
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b. The site occupied by the mobile food vendor shall be restored to the original or better
condition upon each removal of the vending unit.
c. The mobile food vendor shall not obstruct any drive aisles or ingress/egress within
the site.
11. Critical Areas: According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the Site contains high seismic hazard
areas, special flood hazard areas (100-year flood) FEMA Zone – AE, regulated shorelines (Black
River/Springbrook Creek Reach C) – shoreline high intensity, sensitive slopes (slopes with
grades between 25 and 40%), and wetlands. Portions of the outdoor recreation facility are
proposed to be developed within existing onsite wetlands and wetland buffers. The seismic
hazard is related to potential liquefaction of soils during an earthquake event. If any exterior
changes are proposed to the building or site, a geotechnical analysis would be required. The
analysis needs to assess soil conditions and detail construction measures to assure building
stability.
A wetlands determination and delineation prepared by a certified wetlands biologist may
be required at the time of formal land use application if any exterior changes are proposed
to the building or site. If any impacts are proposed to the wetland or its buffer onsite a
wetland mitigation plan would be required to be submitted with the land use application. The
Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development is authorized to
approve proposals for buffer width reductions of up to twenty five percent (25%) and approve
proposals for buffer width averaging, provided there are no adverse impacts to the wetland
function and values. See RMC 4-3-050I.3.a-b. for additional enhancement criteria for
reduction and averaging of wetland buffer widths.
If a project alters the base flood elevation (BFE) or boundaries of the special flood hazard
area, then the project proponent shall provide the community with engineering
documentation and analysis regarding the proposed change. If the change to the BFE or
boundaries of the special flood hazard area would normally require a FEMA Letter of Map
Change, then the project proponent shall initiate, and receive approval of, a FEMA Conditional
Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) prior to approval of the development permit. The project
shall be constructed in a manner consistent with the approved CLOMR. If a CLOMR application
is made, then the project proponent shall also supply the full CLOMR documentation package
to the Floodplain Administrator to be attached to the floodplain development permit,
including all required property owner notifications. In addition, the applicant must provide
Flood Hazard information and a Biological Assessment with the required SEPA checklist.
Future improvements would be required to comply with Flood Hazard Area standards related
to flood proofing, compensatory storage, and construction techniques capable of resisting
hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain whether
any additional critical areas or environmental concerns are present on the site during site
development or building construction.
12. Environmental Review: In accordance with WAC 197-11-800 The following activities shall be
categorically exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review: The repair, remodeling,
maintenance, or minor alteration of existing private or public structures, facilities or
equipment, including utilities, recreation, and transportation facilities involving no material
expansions or changes in use beyond that previously existing.
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13. Permit Requirements: The proposal would require a building permit and would be subject to
the applicable building permit fees. 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.
14. Expiration: Once the Building Permit has been issued, the Building Permit is valid for a period
of one (1) year from the date of issuance, unless an extension is granted by the Building
Official. It is the applicant’s responsibility to monitor the expiration dates.
