HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE25-000058_3726 Lake Washington Blvd Subdivision_Meeting SummaryDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
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PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
3726 Lake Washington Blvd Two-Lot Subdivision
3726 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 3342700386)
PRE25-000058
April 4, 2025
Contact Information:
Planner: Ashley Wragge, 425-430-7314, awragge@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Huy Huynh, 425-430-7384, hhuynh@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.276.9582, cthomas@RentonRFA.org
Building Department Reviewer: Rob Shuey, 206.550.8523, rshuey@rentonwa.gov
Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving
copies to engineers, architects, and contractors who will work on the project. You will need to
submit an PDF copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or environmental permits.
When the project application is ready for submittal, you may email the project planner to start
the prescreen process. Similarly, you may contact the assigned planner if there are any
questions regarding submittal requirements.
The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on the
proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The applicant is
cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the proposal will be
formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project submittal. The
information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or concurrence by
official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director, Development Services
Director, Development Engineering Director, Department of Community & Economic
Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council).
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 28, 2025
TO: Ashley Wragge, Assistant Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Malik Short Plat
1. The fire flow requirement for a single-family home is 1,000 gpm minimum for dwellings
up to 3,600 square feet (including garage and basements). If the dwelling exceeds 3,600 square
feet, a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow would be required. A minimum of one fire hydrant is
required within 300 feet of the proposed buildings and two hydrants if the fire flow goes up to
1,500 gpm. It appears one existing fire hydrant would meet the minimum requirements.
2. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $421.98 per single family unit.
This fee is paid at building permit issuance. No charge/fee for the existing home that may be
retained or removed.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are adequate from the existing city street.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 31st, 2025
June 20, 2011
TO: Ashley Wragge, Assistant Planner
FROM: Huy Huynh, Civil Engineer II
SUBJECT: Malik Short Plat
3726 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA
PRE25-000058
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 #
3342700386. 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 Kennydale 308 hydraulic
zone.
2. There is an existing ¾ -inch water meter serving the existing site (facility ID number LAT -
000358).
3. There is an existing 8-inch ductile iron water main (see City water project plan no. W- 043101) in
N 38th Street, which can deliver a maximum flow rate of 2,000 gallon per minute. There is an
existing 8-inch ductile iron water main (see City water project plan no. W- 035304) in Lake
Washington Blvd N, which can deliver a maximum flow rate of 2,500 gallon per minute
The static water pressure is approximately 106 psi at ground elevation 62 feet.
4. There is one fire hydrant to the north of the project site (Facility ID No. HYD-N-00122), which is
in the northeast landscaping strip at the intersection of N 38th St and Lake Washington Blvd N.
Please refer to the Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) for fire hydrant requirements. The
hydrant is within 300 feet of the property and it can deliver 1,000 gpm.
5. 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 the items that follow:
a. Installation of a 1-inch water service and domestic water meter is required for the new Lot
A. The meter will be installed by City forces and a water meter permit is required. The sizing
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of the meter and of the private service line to the building shall be in accordance with the
most recent edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).
b. Installation of pressure-reducing valve downstream of the water meter as required by the
UPC because the water supply pressure is over 80 psi.
c. Installation of an additional hydrant and/or fire sprinkler system if the building is over 3,600
sq-ft.
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) fee and
meter installation fees based on the number and size of the meters for domestic uses. Current
fees can be found in the 2025 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 new domestic water meter(s) to serve the
project. The current water fee is $ 5,025.00 per 1-inch meter
b. Water service installation charges for each proposed domestic water service is applicable.
Water service installation is $2,875.00 per 1-inch service line
c. Drop-in meter fee is $ 460 per 1-inch meter
d. A credit will be applied to the existing service if abandoned.
e. The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=CityofRe
nton
SEWER
1. Sewer service is provided by City of Renton.
2. There is an existing 8’’ concrete gravity wastewater main located within N 38th St (see record dwg:
S-014204). The existing house is connected to a 6’’ concrete sewer stub (Facility ID No. SLAT-
03959). There is also an existing 8’’ concrete gravity wastewater main located within Lake
Washington Ave N (see record dwg: S-014206), and a 6’’ concrete sewer stub (Facility ID No. SLAT-
03927) to the west of the project site.
3. The two existing sewer stubs shall be CCTV’d and, if found to be in acceptable condition, lined.
Individual new sewer stubs from the sewer main and individual new side sewers are required for
each lot if the existing sewer stubs are not in acceptable condition. All new sewer stubs shall
conform to the standards in RMC 4-6-040 and City of Renton Standard Details.
4. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject
development.
5. The development may be subject to King County Wastewater Treatment Division capacity
charge. Information about the charge including rates may be found here:
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/wastewater-treatment/sewer-
system-services/capacity-charge/about
6. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee. SCD fee for
sewer is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. Current fees can be
found in the 2025 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 $ 4,025.00 per 1-inch meter.
b. Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has been
determined.
c. The developer will receive a credit for the existing homes if demoed.
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d. The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=Cityo
fRenton
SURFACE WATER
1. There is a City of Renton 12-inch concrete stormwater main (Facility ID No. 151325) and virtual
drainline in the south side of N 38th St along the north frontage of the site. Within the east side
of Lake Washington Blvd next to the project site, there are City of Renton 12-inch concrete
stormwater main (Record Dwg: R-330709) and associated two catch basins (Facility ID No.
504734 and No. 132915).
2. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart in the 2021 City of Renton Surface Water Manual (2021
RSWDM) to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. A drainage study
complying with the 2017 RSWDM will be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, this site
falls within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard area (matching existing site conditions). The
site is located in the East Lake Washington – Renton basin and West Kennydale sub basin.
3. Drainage report and drainage plans based on 2021 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 basic water quality treatment. Any proposed detention and/or water
quality vault shall be designed in accordance with the 2021 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. Any new storm conveyance installed on or off-site shall be designed and sized in accordance
with standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2021 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.
6. Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the
new runoff created by this development to the maximum extend feasible. On-site BMPs shall be
evaluated as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2021 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 construction.
7. The site is located in the Moderate Landslide Hazard and Regulated Slopes area.
8. 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.
9. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
10. All work proposed outside of the applicant’s property will require a permanent drainage
easement to be provided to the City and a temporary construction easement prior to any
permits being issued.
11. 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=CityofRenton.
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12. 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.
a. The 2021 Surface water system development fee is $0.80 per square foot of new
impervious surface, but no less than $2,000.00.
b. The full schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=Cityo
fRenton
TRANSPORTATION
1. In accordance with RMC 4-6-060, if the site improvements and/or proposed building additions
exceed an overall valuation is greater than $175,000, the project site(s) shall be required to meet
the City’s Complete Streets Standards.
a. N 38th St is classified as a residential access street, with an existing right-of-way (ROW) width
of approximately 50 feet with an existing paved width of approximately 26 feet. To meet the
City’s complete street standards for Residential Access streets, a minimum ROW width of 53
feet is required. Per RMC 4-6-060, half street improvements as taken from the ROW
centerline will be required and include a minimum 13-foot paved road, 0.5 feet of cub and
gutter, an 8-foot planting strip, and 5-foot sidewalk, street trees and storm drainage
improvements, 1.5’ dedication would be required for this project on N 38th St based on final
survey.
b. Lake Washington Blvd N is classified as Collector Arterial, with an existing right-of-way
(ROW) width of approximately 60’. To meet the City’s complete street standards for
Collector Arterial per RMC 4-6-060, a minimum ROW width of 83’ with 2 lanes is required.
Per RMC 4-6-060, half street improvements as taken from the ROW centerline will be
required and include a minimum 23-foot paved road, 0.5 feet of cub and gutter, an 8-foot
planting strip, and 8-foot sidewalk, 2’ of clearance, street trees and storm drainage
improvements, 11.5’ dedication would be required for this project on Lake Washington Blvd
N depending on final survey.
2. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations:
a. Maximum driveway slope is 15%. Driveways which exceed 8% shall provide slotted drains at
the lower end with positive drainage discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage.
b. The maximum width of a single loaded garage driveway is 9-feet and the maximum width of
a double loaded garage driveway is 16-feet. If a garage is not present, the maximum driveway
width is 16-feet.
c. Driveways shall not be closer than 5-feet to any property line.
3. Undergrounding of all exiting utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-090.
4. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay
Requirements.
5. Street trees are required to meet current city standards.
6. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be charged based on the rate
at the time of construction permit issuance.
a. Unless noted otherwise in the Fee Schedule, for a single-family dwelling, the 2025
transportation impact fee is $11,485.67.
b. The current property contains one single family home, the developer will receive one credit
for the existing home.
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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 2025 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 3, 2025
TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE25-000058
FROM: Ashley Wragge, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: 3726 Lake Washington Blvd Two-Lot Subdivision
3726 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 3342700386)
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 applicant is proposing to subdivide 3726 Lake Washington Blvd (APN
3342700386) into two (2) residential lots for the benefit of future dwelling units. The site
currently has a single-family residence that would be demolished. The project site is 15,577
square feet (0.36 acres) and is a corner
lot with frontage to the west on Lake Washington Blvd N and frontage to the north on N 38th
St; site access is currently from N 38th St. The site is within the Comprehensive Land Use
Designation of Residential Medium Density (RMD), is within the Residential-6 (R-6) zoning
designation, and in the Kennydale Community Planning Area. According to City of Renton
(COR) Maps, the site contains moderate landslide hazards and is encumbered with steep
slopes along the eastern property line.
Current Use: The project site currently has a single-family residence built in 1917 that is
1,540 square feet. The applicant indicates it would be demolished.
1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The subject property is located in the
Residential- 6 (R-6) zoning classification and the Residential Medium Density (RMD) land
use designation and is not subject to any overlays. The R-6 zone is established for single
family dwellings and is intended to implement the Residential Medium Density
Comprehensive Plan designation. The R-6 zone allows a range of three (3) to six (6)
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dwelling units per net acre. Development in the R-6 zone is intended to be single family
residential at moderate density.
2. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A,
“Development Standards for Single Family Zoning Designations” effective at the time of
complete application (noted as “R-6 standards” herein).
Density – The area of public rights-of-way, legally recorded private access easements
and critical areas (i.e., very high landslide hazard areas, protected slopes (except
evaluate on a case-by-case basis those protected slopes created by previous
development, wetlands, Class 1 to 4 streams and lakes or floodways)) would be
deducted from the gross site area to determine the “net” site area prior to calculating
density. In order to calculate the proposed density of the project, any area of public road,
private driveway/easement, and/or critical area dedication must be known. All fractions
which result from net density calculations shall be truncated at two (2) numbers past the
decimal (e.g., 4.5678 becomes 4.56). Calculations for minimum or maximum density
that result in a fraction that is 0.50 or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole
number. Those density calculations resulting in a fraction that is less than 0.50 shall be
rounded down to the nearest whole number. The R-6 zone has a minimum density of
three (3) dwelling units per acre with a maximum of six (6) dwelling units per acre. Based
on the approximate gross land area of 0.36 acres, the two (2) lot proposal has a gross
density of approximately 5.56 du/ac (2 du / 0.36 gross acres = 5.56 du/ac).
A density worksheet was not included with the pre-application submittal materials;
therefore, staff was unable to verify compliance with the density requirements. A
completed density worksheet would be required with the land use application. The
applicant would be required to demonstrate compliance with the net density
requirements of the zone at the time of formal application.
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size required in the R-6 zone is
7,000 square feet for parcels being subdivided. Minimum lot width is 60 feet (60’);
minimum lot width for corner lots is 70 feet (70’); minimum lot depth is 90 feet (90’). Flag
lots, defined in RMC 4-11-120 “Definitions L” as, “[a] lot with property lines that generally
form the outline of a flag and flagpole with access to a public road typically provided
through the relatively narrow portion of the lot,” are only permitted for new plat when
there is no other feasible alternative to achieving the minimum density.
Submitted plans would need to show compliance with the required lot size and
dimensional standard with the land use application.
Building Standards – The R-6 standards allow a maximum building coverage of 40 percent
(40%) of the lot area. The maximum impervious coverage in the R-6 zone is 55 percent
(55%). The maximum wall plate height is restricted to 24 feet (24’), and the buildings shall
be not more than two (2) stories. Roofs with a pitch equal to or greater than 4:12 may
project an additional six (6) vertical feet from the maximum wall plate height; common
rooftop features, such as chimneys, may project an additional four vertical feet (4’) from
the roof surface. Non-exempt vertical projections (e.g., decks, railings, etc.) shall not
extend above the maximum wall plate height unless the projection is stepped back one-
and-a-half horizontal feet (1.5’) from each façade for each one vertical foot (1’) above the
maximum wall plate height. The maximum wall plate height for detached accessory
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structures is 12 feet (12’) and the total floor area must be less than that of the primary
structure. Accessory structures are also included in building lot coverage calculations.
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.
New development would need to comply with the maximum building coverage,
impervious surface requirements, and building height regulations of the zone at the
time of building permit review.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint
and the property line. The required setbacks for the R-6 zone are: Front yard: 25 feet (25’);
Secondary front yard (applies to corner lots): 25 feet (25’); Rear yard: 25 feet (25’); Side
yard: combined 15 feet (15’) with not less than five feet (5’) on either side. Compliance
with required setbacks for new development would be verified at the time of building
permit application.
3. Residential Design and Open Space Standards: Future single-family building permits
would be subject to the RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards.
Requirements related to garages, entries, modulation, windows/doors, scale, bulk, and
character, roof forms, eaves, architectural detailing, and materials/color should be
reviewed in their entity prior to submitting permit applications. Compliance with
building design requirements would be verified at the time of building permit review.
4. 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. The minimum on-site
landscape width required along street frontages is 10 feet and shall contain a mixture of
trees, shrubs, and landscaping. Street trees in the ROW planter would 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.
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. Please be aware that frontage improvements will be
required.
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5. 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. A review of COR Maps appears to show that there are mature trees on
the site. Please refer to RMC 4-4-130, Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations for
further general and specific tree retention and land clearing requirements.
In addition to retaining a minimum of 30% of existing significant trees, properties subject
to an active land development permit shall comply with minimum tree credit retention
requirements of a minimum of 30 credits per net acre. Tree credits encourage retention
of existing significant trees with larger trees being worth more tree credits.
TREE SIZE
TREE
CREDITS
New small species tree 0.25
New medium species tree 1
New large species tree 2
Preserved tree 6 – 9 caliper inches 4
Preserved tree 10 – 12 caliper inches 5
Preserved tree 12 – 15 caliper inches 6
Preserved tree 16 – 18 caliper inches 7
Preserved tree 19 – 21 caliper inches 8
Preserved tree 22 – 24 caliper inches 9
Preserved tree 25 – 28 caliper inches 10
Preserved tree 29 – 32 caliper inches 11
Preserved tree 33 – 36 caliper inches 12
Preserved tree 37 caliper inches and greater 13
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
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
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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 an 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.
Per COR Maps, there appear to be trees on site. A formal tree retention/planting plan
and tree retention and tree credit worksheet prepared by an arborist or landscape
architect would be reviewed at the time of the land use application.
6. Fences/Retaining Walls: The applicant would be required to show all existing fencing
on the submitted drawings. If the applicant intends to install any new fences or retaining
walls as part of this project, the location must be designated on the landscape plan or
grading plan. 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. The maximum height of any fence or retaining wall is 72-inches subject to further
height limitations in setbacks and clear vision areas noted in RMC 4-4-040D. 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.
7. Parking/Access/Driveways: Access is presumed to be proposed via separate driveways
from N 38th St. Each lot is required to accommodate off-street parking for a minimum of
two (2) vehicles. The maximum width of single loaded garage driveways shall not exceed
nine feet (9’) and double loaded garage driveways shall not exceed 16 feet. Maximum
driveway slopes shall not exceed 15 percent; provided, that driveways exceeding eight
percent (8%) shall provide slotted drains at the lower end with positive drainage
discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage/residence or crossing any public
sidewalk. Driveways shall not be closer than five feet (5’) to any property line except as
allowed per RMC 4-4-080I.9, Joint Use Driveways.
Driveway location: No driveway shall be constructed in such a manner as to be a hazard
to any existing street lighting standard, utility pole, traffic regulating device, fire hydrant,
abutting street traffic, or similar devices or conditions. Compliance with access and
driveway requirements would be verified at the time of land use application.
8. Critical Areas: According to COR Maps, the parcel contains moderate landslide hazards
and there are regulated slopes on site. Due to the presence of geological hazards, a
geotechnical study would be required at the time of land use application. It is the
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applicant’s responsibility to ascertain whether environmental concerns are present
on the site during site development or building construction.
9. Environmental Review: The proposal would be exempt from Environmental (SEPA)
Review in accordance with RMC 4-9-070G.1.a. Short Plats are generally exempt from the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review. However, the project may be subject to
Environmental Review, in accordance with RMC 4-9-070H.3., if it is determined that
critical areas are located on the property. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm
if any additional critical areas are present on the site prior to submitting a formal
land use application.
10. 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.
11. Permit Requirements: The proposed project would require administrative short plat
approval. The land use review would include public notice and a two-week public
comment period. The land use permits would be processed within an estimated time
frame of 6-8 weeks. The application fees are as follows $6,581 ($6,268 Preliminary Short
Plat + $313.40 Technology Fee (5%) = $6,581). Each modification request is $299.00. A
5% technology fee added to the total cost of the reviews would also be assessed at the
time of the land use application. All fees are subject to change. Detailed information
regarding the land use permit application submittal requirements can be found on the
Short Plat Submittal Requirements checklist. The City requires electronic plan submittal
for all applications. Please refer to the City’s Electronic File Standards.
A building permit must be obtained to build buildings and structures. A Construction
Permit must be obtained to install utility lines, transportation improvements and
undertake work in City rights-of-ways. Building and Construction Permits are separate
permits. A Final Short Plat application, and its associated fee, will be required following
construction of the subdivision’s infrastructure.
12. Public Information Sign: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II Land Use
Permits as classified by RMC 4-8-080. Public Information Signs are intended to inform
the public of potential land development, specific permits/actions being considered by
the City, and to facilitate timely and effective public participation in the review process.
The applicant must follow the specifications provided in the public information sign
handout. The applicant is solely responsible for the construction, installation,
maintenance, removal, and any costs associated with the sign.
13. 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 Transportation Impact Fee assessed at $11,485.67 per each new detached
dwelling unit.
· A Parks Impact Fee assessed at $3,276.44 per each new detached dwelling unit.
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· A Fire Impact Fee assessed at $421.98 per each new detached dwelling unit.
· An Issaquah School District Impact Fee assessed at $4,728.00 (plus a 5% processing
charge) per each new detached dwelling unit.
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=City
ofRenton
14. 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 Ashley Wragge, Assistant Planner, at 425- 430-7314 or
awragge@rentonwa.gov to submit prescreen materials and subsequent land use
application.
15. Expiration: Upon approval, the Short Plat is valid for five (5) years with a possible one-
year extension (RMC 4-7-070M). It is the applicant’s responsibility to monitor the
expiration dates.