HomeMy WebLinkAboutEX_11_C_Advisory_NotesDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land
use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal
process for the land use action.
Planning:
(Contact: Jill Ding, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov)
1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday
unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division.
2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall
be restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday
through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m.
and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays.
3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an
appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and
where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such
as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water
Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates
of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this
work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit.
4. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials,
supplies or fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any
way within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained.
5. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing
around the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees.
Placards shall be placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING –
Protected Trees” or on each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually
protected trees or groups of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on
four (4) sides. In addition, the applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks
are moving near trees.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Huy Huynh, 425-430-7384, hhuynh@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Development Engineering Memo dated April 17, 2025.
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org)
1. Fire department impact fees apply to the change of use. Credit is granted for the previous use as
a funeral home at the rate of $0.13 per square foot of building area. New fee for the church use is
applicable at the rate of $0.24 per square foot. This fee is paid at the time of building permit
issuance.
2. Proposed Change of Use and/or additional use would require the installation of an approved fire
sprinkler system and approved fire alarm system throughout the entire building. Separate plans
and permits would be required to be submitted to and reviewed and approved by the fire
department. EXHIBIT 11
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Technical Services:
(Contact: Stephanie Rary, 425-430-6592, srary@rentonwa.gov)
1. There is a use restriction on the property, which includes funeral/cemetary services. Please see
page 4 of the vesting deed.
Community Services:
(Contact: Jason Lederer, 425-430-6547, jlederer@rentonwa.gov)
1. None
Police:
(Contact: Sandra Havlik, 425-430-7520, shavlik@rentonwa.gov)
1. See attached Memo.
Building:
(Contact: Rob Shuey, 425-430-7235, rshuey@rentonwa.gov)
1. None
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 17, 2025
TO: Jill Ding, Planner
FROM: Huy Huynh, Civil Engineer II
SUBJECT: Fountain of Hope Ministries
300 S 3rd St
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I have reviewed the application for the Fountain of Hope Ministries located at 300 S 3rd St and have
the following comments:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site comprises of parcel 0007200157 of approximately 18166 square feet. The site is fronted by
private property to the East, Shattuck Ave S to the West, S 3rd St to the South, and private property to
the North.
WATER: The proposed development is within City of Renton water service area. There is an existing
12-inch City water main located in Shattuck Ave S that can deliver a maximum flow
capacity of 5,000 GPM (water project No. W-394904). There is an existing 12-inch City
water main located in S 3rd St that can deliver a maximum flow capacity of 5,400 GPM
(water project No. W-036705).
SEWER: The proposed development is within the City’s sewer service area. There is an existing 8-
inch gravity wastewater main located in Shattuck Ave S (see record drawings S-394920 &
S-394921). There is an existing 24-inch gravity wastewater main located in S 3rd St (see
record drawing S-394913).
STORM: The site is relatively flat. There is no public storm main fronting the parcel. There is an
existing 18-inch stormwater main in north side of S 3rd St (see record drawing R-394927).
There is an existing 12-inch stormwater main in the east side of Shattuck Ave S (see record
drawing R-352106). There is an existing 18-inch stormwater main in the west side of
Shattuck Ave S (see record drawing R-394930).
TRANSPORTATION: The proposed development fronts S 3rd St along the South property line. S 3rd St
is classified as a principal Arterial with an existing ROW of approximately 60 feet. The
proposed development fronts Shattuck Ave S along the West property line. Shattuck Ave S
is classified as collector Arterial street with an existing ROW of approximately 60 feet.
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WATER COMMENTS
1. Civil plans for the water main improvements are required and must be prepared by a
professional engineer registered in the State of Washington. Refer to City of Renton General
Design and Construction Standards for Water Main Extensions as shown in Appendix K of the
City’s 2019 Water System Plan. Adequate horizontal and vertical separations between the
new water main and other utilities (storm sewer pipes and vaults, sanitary sewer, power, gas,
electrical) shall be provided for the operation and maintenance of the water main. Retaining
walls, rockeries or similar structures cannot be installed over the water main unless the
water main is installed inside a steel casing.
· Improvement/alteration to the existing watermains is not anticipated
with the proposed project.
2. Based on the review of project information submitted, Renton Regional Fire Authority has
determined that an approved fire sprinkler system and approved fire alarm system
throughout the entire building is required.
· Applicant to submit utility plan showing a fire sprinkler stub with a Double
Check Detector Assembly (DCDA) backflow prevention assembly at the
time of civil construction/ building permit. The DCDA will be required to
be installed on-site in an underground vault per COR Standard Plan 370.2,
with a Fire Department Connection (FDC) within 50 feet of fire hydrant.
An easement to the city will be required for the DCDA Vault located on
private property.
3. Based on the information provided with the land use 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.
1. Installation of a “Storz” adapter on the existing hydrants within 300 feet of the
development if they are not already equipped with one.
· Staff determined that the existing ¾” water service can be retained for
the proposed change of use. Applicant to submit utility plan showing
DCVA installed downstream of the existing ¾” water service at the time
of civil construction/ building permit.
4. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges and meter
installation fees based on the size of the water meters. 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 Civil Construction Permit issuance.
· The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve
the project. The 2025 water fee is $4,850.00 per 1-inch meter.
· Drop-in meter fee is $460.00 per 1-inch meter.
· A credit will be applied to the existing service if abandoned.
· The full fee schedule can be found at:
SEWER COMMENTS
1. Sewer system improvement/alteration is not anticipated with the proposed change of use.
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· A grease interceptor is required if a commercial kitchen is proposed.
2. The development will be subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee if
upgrading or addition domestic water meters are proposed. 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 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 for a 1-inch meter is $4,025.00 per meter, 1-1/2-inch meter is
$20,125.00 and a 2-inch meter is $32,200.00.
b. SDC fees are payable at construction permit issuance.
c. The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo
=CityofRenton.”
STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS
1. Storm system improvement /alteration is not proposed with the land use application.
· Staff concurs with this finding, as the project is considered an interior
remodel and does not modify or replace the existing impervious
coverage, nor does it result in land disturbing activity.
TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS
1. Frontage improvements are required for all new construction with valuation in excess of
$175,000. The proposed development fronts S 3rd St to the South and Shattuck Ave S to the
West. Frontage improvement is not proposed with the land use application.
· Staff concurs with this finding per RMC 4.6.060.D, as Interior remodels of
any value that do not involve a building addition are exempt from frontage
improvements.
2. An accessible route of travel meeting American’s With Disabilities Act’s requirements (ADA)
from the public right of way to the working facilities is required and will be reviewed in
conjunction with the building permit submittal. The existing onsite ADA parking and landings
will also be reviewed. Additional parking spaces, restriping and ramps may be required.
· Applicant to submit updated site plan showing that the proposed project
conforms with ADA’s standards at the time of civil construction / building
permit.
3. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the
City’s Restoration and Overlay requirements.
4. Sites that generate 20 or more net new peak hour trips (either in the AM peak or PM peak)
are required to do a traffic impact analysis. The trips should be calculated based on the
guidelines of the current ITE Trip Generation Manual. Refer to the attached policy guidelines
for traffic impact analysis for guidelines. If the site generates 20 or more new peak hour
trips in either AM peak or PM peak, then applicant should contact the City to get
information of the locations where traffic analysis is required.
a. Traffic memo was not submitted. Staff’s analysis of existing and proposed
change of use indicates that the project will not result in 20 or more net new
peak hour trips.
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5. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be assessed at the time
of building issuance.
a. The 2025 transportation impact fee for net new pm peak hour person vehicle trips is
$8,031.94 per trip.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. The fees listed are for 2025. The fees that are current at the time of the respective permit
issuance will be levied. Please see the City of Renton website for the current fee schedule.
2. All civil plans shall conform to the current City of Renton survey and drafting standards.
Current drafting standards can be found on the City of Renton website.
3. A separate plan submittal will be required for a construction permit for utility work and street
improvements. All plans shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of
Washington. Please see the City of Renton website for the Construction Permit Application
and Construction Permit Process and Submittal Requirements. Please contact the City to
schedule a construction permit intake meeting.
4. A demo permit is required for the demolition of the existing building(s). The demo permit shall
be acquired through the building department.
5. All utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) serving the proposed
development must be underground in accordance with RMC 4-6-090. The construction of
these franchise utilities must be inspected and approved by a City of Renton inspector.
6. Retaining walls that are 4’ or taller from bottom of footing and stormwater detention vaults
will require a separate building permit. Structural calculations and plans prepared by a
licensed engineer will be required as part of the building permit review.
7. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the
City’s Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
8. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided
in accordance with code requirements.
a. 7-feet minimum horizontal and 1-foot vertical separation between storm
and other utilities is required with the exception of water lines which
require 10-feet horizontal and 1.5-feet 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.
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PROJECT LUA25-000077
Fountain of Hope Church
300 S. 3rd St., Renton, WA
City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
POLICE RELATED COMMENTS
CALLS FOR SERVICE
Due to the building location in a busier downtown area of the city, 911 calls for service
may include well-checks on individuals, drug use, transient’s and unwanted’s (loitering,
trespassing and/or mental issues), just to name a few.
REMODEL/CONSTRUCTION PHASE
To protect materials and equipment it is recommended that all materials and tools be
locked up when not in use. Toolboxes and storage containers should be secured with
heavy-duty padlocks and kept locked when not in use.
COMPLETED BUILDING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Access Control
1. Establish transitional zones for drivers and pedestrians to indicate movement from
public to semipublic to private spaces. Examples are pedestrian paths that lead to
entrances, such as a rear parking lot to main entrances located at the front of a
building.
2. Clearly define and identify public entrances with architectural elements, lighting,
landscaping, paving and signage. This should include pedestrian and vehicle scale
wayfinding signage, roadway and parking lot markings and other devices to guide
and direct visitors.
3. Doors/Glass –
Exterior Doors:
Should be made of solid metal or metal over wood, with heavy-duty deadbolt
locks, latch guards or pry-resistant cylinders around the locks, and peepholes. All
strike plates should have 2-1/2 to 3” wood screws. If glass doors are used, they
should be fitted with the hardware described above and additionally be fitted with
a layer of security film. Security film can increase the strength of the glass by up
to 300%, greatly reducing the likelihood of breaking glass to gain entry.
Interior/Office Doors:
Any interior office/classroom doors should be fitted with locks for additional
security in case there is a building breach and/or threat where individuals need to
go into lockdown for safety. In addition, I recommend securing all office and
equipment rooms that may house confidential or high-dollar items, such as
musical/media equipment and/or a safe, with deadbolts for an additional layer of
security.
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4. Alarms and monitored surveillance are recommended for the building and
surrounding area for security:
a. The building has various access points, with some areas secluded from public
view. The Church is very visible from the streets giving passerby’s and
neighbors “eyes” on the front and side of your property.
b. Having a security system in place that operates 24/7 will be beneficial to both
staff and visitors of the church. Security and surveillance cameras with the
capability of recording will be extremely helpful when investigating a crime.
Cameras are a visual deterrent to subjects approaching the business with
criminal intent. They do not like alarms, blinking red lights, or any barrier that
will create more work and increase the risk for them.
Lighting
Lighting is the number one deterrent to crime and improving the exterior lighting will
increase the safety and security of your staff, church members, and visitors. Keep in
mind motion sensing lights are great for startling a subject. Photosensitive lights are great
for keeping lights on during the hours of darkness and are highly recommended for your
type of property and business. Darkness can come at different hours, and you want to
consider the safety of staff, children or church members that may be coming or going
throughout different hours of the morning or evening. Appropriate lighting will send a
message to would-be-criminals that they can be seen, the property is well monitored and
that they should avoid going any further.
1. Choose lighting fixtures and bulb types and place lighting in a way that will allow
people to be recognized from at least 25 feet away.
2. Select lighting placement, bulb type and lighting fixtures that provides appropriate
and consistent lighting for the space and use. Lighting should illuminate building
address numbers, access points, corners, and walls, and be break resistant and
tamperproof.
3. Place lighting around building entrances and parking areas to allow for natural
surveillance. A few interior lights can provide additional light onto the parking lot
and sidewalk which will allow any passersby to monitor activity inside the premise at
night and report suspicious activity.
Landscaping
The “Broken Window Theory” says, “An ordered and clean environment – one which is
maintained – sends the signal the area is monitored, and that criminal behavior will not be
tolerated.” All trees should be trimmed six-to-eight feet up from the ground. Shrubs
should be pruned to no more than two-to-three feet tall. This will help eliminate areas of
concealment for suspicious persons. Trees and shrubs which are not maintained can
cause safety issues.
Territoriality/Signage
Territoriality refers to measures that reinforce a message of ownership over the business.
The most straight-forward examples of territoriality are signs restricting access, directing
customers and visitors to the main entry doors and reception areas, as well as posting the
businesses hours of operation. The public needs to be made aware at all times of what
space is private and what space is public. Signs and graphics can also assure staff and the
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public that their safety is being monitored. Likewise, potential perpetrators may be
deterred by a notice that they are under surveillance.
Defining clear borders is another step that reinforces territoriality. A low fence or hedge
around the edge of the property may not physically stop a trespasser, but it helps identify
where public space ends and private space begins.
It was mentioned in the plans there will be a recreation area outside, to include picnic
tables, chairs, gardening space, and sports court. To deter from unintended users
loitering in this space, I strongly suggest that fencing be placed around this area to
prevent access. The fence will provide both a physical and psychological barrier to any
person with criminal intent and will demonstrate that this area is private property.
Maintenance further reinforces territoriality. Any unkempt part of the property will soon
send a message that no one is particularly concerned about or possessive of that part of
the business. If the area remains neglected, it will also seem ideal for misbehavior or
loitering.
Security/Staffing Church Services:
It is important to maintain one entry/exit into the building following the start of services,
and any entrances open prior to that should be monitored by a greeter or a security team
member. Regulating the flow of pedestrian traffic should assist in deterring unwanted
subjects from entering the building through these doors. Not many churches are open to
“armed” security and/or letting their congregation carry weapons. This is something that
you would need to decide and discuss with your church members, and/or a security team
you develop.
Besides police recommendations made in this report, there are many agencies, such as
Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and others that also have prepared extensive
reports, developed crime safety protocols, offer conferences and security training specific
to houses of worship. I encourage you to review these further if you’d like to go more in-
depth than what I provide in this report. The following is a link with more information on
resources I’ve mentioned:
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/17_0531_NSI_SAR-Faith-Based-
Events-Houses-Worship.pdf
The above-mentioned suggestions are from Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design (CPTED) ideology. CPTED focuses on preventing crime by designing your
physical environment to positively influence human behavior. These are only
recommendations based on the CPTED philosophy and if implemented cannot guarantee
that the area will be impervious to crime.
If you have any questions regarding the information provided in this plan review, please
feel free to contact me at 425-430-7520 or at shavlik@rentonwa.gov
Sandra Havlik
Police Communications & Engagement Coordinator/PIO
Renton Police Department
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