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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPre-App Meeting SummaryDEPARTMENT 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 Floating Sauna 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 PRE 25-000125 April 24, 2025 Contact Information: Planner: Jill Ding, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov Public Works Plan Reviewer: Yong Qi, 425-430-7439, yqi@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: April 24th, 2025 TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner FROM: Yong Qi, Civil Plan Reviewer SUBJECT: Floating Sauna – 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 PRE 25-000105 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 reviewed the application for the Floating Sauna at 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 APN 0523059075 and have the following engineering comments: TRANSPORTATION COMMENTS 1. A traffic impact analysis is required when 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 estimated by the applicant engineer using the current ITE Trip Generation book. The applicant engineer can contact the City to determine the extent of the traffic study that will be required for the project. If the peak trips exceed 20, a traffic impact study will be required to be included with the land use application. 2. 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 noted otherwise in the Fee Schedule, the 2025 transportation impact fee is $8,031.94 per net new PM peak Hour Vehicle Trip per PM Peak Hour Vehicle Trip. b. See Section XII.5.b for the full impact fee schedule: https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=Cityo fRenton. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: April 24, 2025 TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE25-000105 FROM: Jill Ding, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Floating Sauna – 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 Parcel No. 0523059075 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 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N (Parcel #0523059075), totals approximately 239,195 square feet (5.49 acres) in area, and is zoned Urban Center-2 (UC-2). The applicant proposes to install a 221 square foot floating sauna within the aquatic shoreline at the Hyatt Regency at Southport. The proposed floating sauna would have the following dimensions: 8.5' wide x 26' long x 8' tall (10' height if including the 2 foot deep barge hull). In addition, the sauna would have a 5' deck, 8' changing room, and 13' hot room. The floating sauna would be non-motorized and include a wood burning tank. According to the City’s COR Mapping system, the site is mapped within a high seismic hazard area and is located within the 200-foot shoreline jurisdiction of Lake Washington. The site is mapped within the Shoreline Aquatic Designation of Lake Washington Reach H. Current Use: The property has an existing hotel and multiple grated floats intended to be utilized by providing temporary moorage of motorized and non-motorized vessels onsite, which is proposed to remain. 1. Zoning Districts and Land Use Designation: The subject property is located within the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land use designations and the Urban Center-2 (UC-2) zoning classification. A variety of service and recreation uses are permitted in the UC-2 zone. See the Zoning Use Table in RMC 4 -2-060 for a list of specific uses. Unclassified uses are defined as a use which does not appear in a list of permitted, conditionally Floating Sauna Page 2 of 4 April 24, 2025 permitted, or accessory uses, but which is interpreted by the Administrator as similar to a listed permitted, conditionally permitted or accessory use, and not otherwise prohibited, pursuant to RMC 4-2-050C6, Unclassified Uses. In accordance with RMC 4- 9-190B, a development or use that is listed as a shoreline conditional use pursuant to the Shoreline Master Program or is an unlisted use must obtain a conditional use permit even if the development or use does not require a substantial development permit. Passive and active recreational uses are permitted within the Aquatic Designation, provided the use is water-dependent. Passive recreational activities are defined as activities that involve relatively inactive or less energetic activities, such as walking, sitting, reading, picnicking, and card, board, or table games. Active recreational uses are defined as leisure-time activities sometimes requiring equipment and taking place at prescribed places, sites, or fields. Active recreation includes such activities as swimming, boating, tennis, fishing, soccer, etc. The applicant would need to provide more information to allow staff to determine if the proposed floating sauna is an unclassified use or a water-dependent active or passive recreational use. 2. Shoreline Master Program: The project site is located within Lake Washington and would be subject to the requirements of the Aquatic Designation. Active and passive recreation, boat launching, and boat moorage uses are outright permitted uses within the Aquatic Designation, provided the use is water-dependent (RMC 4-3-090E.1). Boat houses are prohibited within the Aquatic Designation. Unclassified uses require a shoreline conditional use permit. 3. Water-Dependent Uses: In accordance with RMC 4-3-090E.4.a, water-dependent commercial and community service uses shall be given preference over water-related and water-enjoyment commercial and community service uses. Prior to approval of water-dependent uses, the Administrator shall review a proposal for design, layout, and operation of the use and shall make specific findings that the use qualifies as a water - dependent use. Water-dependent commercial and community service uses shall provide public access in a manner that will not interfere with the water-dependent aspects of the use. The portion of a site not required for water-oriented use may include multiple use, approved non-water-oriented uses, ecological restoration, and public access. The applicant would need to clarify if the proposed floating sauna would meet the criteria of a water-dependent use. 4. Commercial and Community Services: In accordance with RMC 4-3-090E.4, new commercial and community services developments are subject to the following: Over-Water Structures – Over-water structures are allowed only for those portions of water-dependent commercial uses that require over-water facilities or for public recreation and public access facilities. Non-water-dependent commercial uses shall not be allowed over water except in limited instances where they are appurtenant to and necessary in support of water-dependent uses. Setbacks – Public access adjacent to the water may be located within the required setback, subject to the standards for impervious surface in subsection D7a of this Section, Setbacks, for non-water-oriented commercial buildings and shall be located no closer than one hundred feet (100') from the OHWM; provided, this requirement may be modified in accordance with subsection F1 of this Section, Vegetation Conservation. Floating Sauna Page 3 of 4 April 24, 2025 Scenic and Aesthetic Qualities – All new or expanded commercial and community services developments shall take into consideration the scenic and aesthetic qualities of the shoreline and compatibility with adjacent uses as provided in subsection D3 of this Section, Use Compatibility and Aesthetic Effects and subsection D5 of this Section, Building and Development Location – Shoreline Orientation. 5. Critical Areas: According to the City’s COR Mapping system, the site is mapped within a high seismic hazard area and is located within the 200-foot shoreline jurisdiction of Lake Washington. The parcel is mapped within the Shoreline Aquatic and High Intensity Designations of Lake Washington Reach H. A lake study would be required to be submitted with the project application, the lake study must make a finding regarding whether the proposed floating sauna would have a net loss of ecological functions. In assessing the potential for net loss of ecological functions or processes, project- specific and cumulative impacts shall be considered and mitigated on - or off-site. 6. Environmental Review: The proposal would require Environmental (SEPA) Review, as the proposal is undertaken on lands covered by water. 7. Shoreline Permit Requirements: Shoreline Substantial Development Permits ensure proposed shoreline development is consistent with the goals and policies of the Shoreline Master Program. The proposal would be subject to a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit in accordance with WAC 173-27. 8. Permit Requirements: A Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, Shoreline Conditional Use Permit, and Environmental (SEPA) Review would be reviewed within an estimated time frame of 12 weeks. The 2025 permit fees would total $9,180.15 ($3,124 Shoreline Substantial Development Permit + $1,856 SEPA + $3,763 Conditional Use + $437.15 Technology Fee = $9,180.15). A 5% technology fee would also be assessed at the time of land use application. 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. In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction and building permits may be required. 9. 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. 10. 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, 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. Floating Sauna Page 4 of 4 April 24, 2025 11. Impact Fees: There following impact fees would be associated with the proposed floating sauna: a. The 2025 transportation impact fee is $8,031.94 per net new PM peak Hour Vehicle Trip. The city’s 2025-2026 fee schedule is available for your review on the City’s website. 12. 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 Jill Ding, Senior Planner , at 425-430-6598 or jding@rentonwa.gov to submit prescreen materials and subsequent land use application. 13. Expiration: A permit authorizing construction shall extend for a term of no more than five (5) years after the effective date of a shoreline permit, unless a longer period has been specified pursuant to RCW 90.58.143 and subsection RMC 4-9-190J.2 or J.3. If an applicant files a request for an extension prior to expiration of the shoreline permit the Planning Division shall review the permit and upon a showing of good cause may authorize a single extension of the shoreline permit for a period of up to one year. It is the applicant’s responsibility to monitor the expiration dates.