HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx11_Transportation Concurrency.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 3, 2025
TO: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner
FROM: Nathan Janders, Development Engineering Manager
SUBJECT: Traffic Concurrency Test – Hazen High School Modernization
1101 Hoquiam Ave NE (APN 1023059057, 1023059278,
1023059201, 1023059277, 1023059094, 1023059292, 1023059084,
1023059072)
LUA24-000349
The applicant, the Renton School District, is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and two
street Modifications in order to complete various site and building improvements at the Hazen
High School campus. The work proposed includes a 500 square foot vestibule addition near the
existing main entrance, seismic upgrades, water heating system upgrades, replacement of the
existing HVAC system, reroofing of the main building, and various other interior improvements.
In addition, the applicant is proposing to install a geothermal system under the main athletic field
on the south side of the site. The existing building is approximately 170,791 sq. ft. in size and is
located on across eight (8) parcels totaling approximately 33.3 acres. The site is located at 1 101
Hoquiam Ave NE (APN 1023059057, 1023059278, 1023059201, 1023059277, 1023059094,
1023059292, 1023059084, 1023059072) and is zoned Residential-6 (R-6) du/ac. Seven (7) trees
are proposed for removal. Modified frontage improvements are proposed on Hoquiam Ave NE
and NE 10th St, including ADA improvements, a crosswalk, and sidewalk/planter strip.
The proposed project is primarily an interior and sport field upgrade that results in no additional
student or staff capacity. While there is a small addition, approximately 400 SF, it is a security
vestibule at the entrance of the building that does not result in additional capacity. The proposed
project passes the City of Renton Traffic Concurrency Test per RMC 4-6-070.D as follows:
Traffic Concurrency Test Criteria Pass
Implementation of citywide Transportation Plan Yes
Within allowed growth levels Yes
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Project subject to transportation mitigation or impact fees Yes
Site specific street improvements to be completed by project Yes
Traffic Concurrency Test Passes
Evaluation of Test Criteria
Implementation of citywide Transportation Plan: The City’s investment in completion of the
forecast traffic improvements is 100% of the scheduled expenditure through 2025.
Within allowed growth levels: The citywide traffic concurrency trip capacity for concurrency with
the city adopted model for 2025 is 1,386 trips, which provides sufficient capacity to
accommodate 0 additional trips from this project. A resulting 1,386 trips are remaining.
Project subject to transportation mitigation or impact fees: The project will be subject to
transportation impact fees at the time of building permits for the project.
Site specific street improvements to be completed by project: The project will be required to
complete frontage street improvements prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Any
additional off-site improvements identified through land use approval will also be completed
prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
Background Information on Traffic Concurrency Test for Renton
The City of Renton Traffic Concurrency requirements for proposed development projects are
covered under Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-6-070. The specific concurrency test requirement
is covered in RMC 4-6-070.D, which is listed for reference:
D. CONCURRENCY REVIEW PROCESS:
1. Test Required: A concurrency test shall be conducted by the Department for each
nonexempt development activity. The concurrency test shall determine consistency with
the adopted Citywide Level of Service Index and Concurrency Management System
established in the Transportation Element of the Renton Comprehensive Plan, according
to rules and procedures established by the Department. The Department shall issue an
initial concurrency test result describing the outcome of the concurrency test.
2. Written Finding Required: Prior to approval of any nonexempt development activity
permit application, a written finding of concurrency shall be made by the City as part of
the development permit approval. The finding of concurrency shall be made by the
decision maker with the authority to approve the accompanying development permits
required for a development activity. A written finding of concurrency shall apply only to
the specific land uses, densities, intensities, and development project described in the
application and development permit.
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3. Failure of Test: If no reconsideration is requested, or if upon reconsideration a project
fails the concurrency test, the project application shall be denied by the decision maker
with the authority to approve the accompanying development activity permit application.
The Concurrency Management System established in the Transportation Element on page XI -65
of the Comprehensive Plan states the following:
Based upon the test of the citywide Transportation Plan, consideration of growth levels
included in the LOS-tested Transportation Plan, payment of a Transportation Mitigation
Fee, and an application of site specific mitigation, development will have met City of
Renton concurrency requirements.