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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE25-000164_Staff_Comments_Pre-Application_Meeting_Summary_250724DEPARTMENT 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 Fun Box 601 S Grady Way (APN: 1923059043) PRE 25-000164 July 24, 2025 Contact Information: Planner: Mariah Kerrihard, 425-430-7238, mkerrihard@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: July 18, 2025 TO: Mariah Kerrihard, Associate Planner FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector SUBJECT: Fun Box 1. Fire impact fees do not apply to this change of use as the new use is less than the previous use. 2. No fire flow or fire hydrant requirement changes for this proposed change of use. 3. The proposed change of use would trigger the installation of an approved fire alarm system as the change of use exceeds the city threshold of 3,000 square feet. The existing fire alarm system monitors the fire sprinkler system and does not meet the present fire code requirements. The existing buildings fire sprinkler system would be adequate for the new proposed use. The existing fire sprinkler system may need to be altered and/or updated depending on the proposed new structures/walls installed for the new use. Separate plans and permits are required for the installation of the new fire alarm and any fire sprinkler systems required changes. Plan review and permitting through the Renton Regional Fire Authority. 4. Annual permits will be required for a place of assembly. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 22nd , 2025 TO: Mariah Kerrihard, Planner FROM: Huy Huynh, Civil Engineer II SUBJECT: Fun Box 601 S Grady Way PRE25-000164 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) 1923059043. 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. The static water pressure is approximately 72 psi at ground elevation of 28-feet. 2. The project is located in the Zone 2 Aquifer Protection Area (APA). 3. There is an 8” cast iron water main located on the west side of the building running north/south within the parking lot drive aisle that can deliver 2,500 gallons per minute (gpm) (see record drawing W-02360B). There is an existing 6” cast iron water main located on the east side of the building running north/south within the delivery/fire drive aisle that can deliver 1,400 gpm. (see record drawing W-02360B) There is an existing 10” ductile iron water main located north of the building that can deliver a maximum capacity of 2,200 gpm. (see record drawing W-211402) The system loops to the existing 12” ductile iron main along Renton Village Access Rd and S Renton Village Pl. (see record drawing W-055602 and W-211401) 4. There is one existing 1-inch domestic water meter and water lateral serving the existing building for the proposed TI (facility ID number MTR-017089 and LAT-020338). There are three Based on the review of project information submitted for the pre-application meeting, Renton Regional Fire Authority has determined that the preliminary fire flow demand and fire hydrant requirement for the proposed project is unchanged. There is an existing 8” DCDA and fire line serving the entire building. (MTR-016771 and LAT-021966). The existing fire sprinkler system would be adequate for the new proposed use. See RFA comments for additional information 5. Installation of a “Storz” adapter on the existing hydrants if they are not already equipped with one. 6. Installation of a Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly (RPBA) is required for installation downstream of the existing water meter in an above grade heated enclosure meter per COR Std Plan 360.1. 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. 7. Installation of a double check valve assembly (DCVA) per City std plan 340.8 is required for an irrigation meter, if applicable. 8. 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 system development charge will be assessed only if it is determined, in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and based on the number of plumbing fixtures, that an upgrade to the existing water service is required. • 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, • Water service installation charges for each proposed domestic water service is applicable. Water service installation is $2,875.00 per 1-inch service line • Drop-in meter fee is $ 460 per 1-inch meter • The full fee schedule can be found at: https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=CityofRe nton Sanitary Sewer 1. Sewer service is provided by City of Renton. 2. Dumpster/recycling areas are required to be covered and will need to direct drainage to the sanitary sewer system through an oil/water interceptor. The current dumpster configuration behind the building at the tenant location does not meet this requirement. 3. The application did not make clear whether or not cooking and food preparation will occur onsite. Depending on the type of food preparation to occur, commercial-grade sinks need to be directed to a grease interceptor(s) prior to connecting into the City’s Sanitary Sewer system if it is determined that the nature of the food preparation contains high quantities of fats, oils and greases (FOG). The grease interceptor shall be sized in accordance with standards found in the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The grease interceptor shall drain by gravity to the sewer main and shall be located so that it is accessible for routine owner maintenance. 4. As the existing sewer service will be reused no sewer system development charges are applicable unless the water meter is upsized. Surface Water 1. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart in the 2022 RSWDM to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. A drainage study complying with the 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Manual will be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, this site falls within the Flow Control Standard (Existing Peak Conditions. The site is located in the Black River drainage basin. Drainage report and drainage plans based on 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Manual are required to be provided. A preliminary drainage plan and drainage report, including the application of flow control BMPs, shall be included with the land use application. The final drainage plan and drainage report should be submitted with the utility construction permit application. 2. On-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required for the site to the maximum extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be evaluated in order of preference by feasibility as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2022 RSWDM. 3. Any new storm conveyance installed on or off-site shall be designed and sized in accordance with standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2022 RSWDM. New storm drains should be sized to accommodate future runoff of all upstream tributary area. 4. A geotechnical report for the site is likely not required since it does not appear that resurfacing of the existing parking lot will occur, however, if the area behind the building is converted from the existing asphalt to some other surface by removing the asphalt than the report may be required. 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 geotech report should include an on-site infiltration test to clearly show if the site is suitable or unsuitable for infiltration. The Geotech report should discuss critical areas in the site and if there any wet season construction restrictions. 5. Since this is a tenant improvement project and proposes no change to the existing impervious surface coverage, a stormwater system development charge is not applicable. Transportation 1. 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. 2. As this project is proposing an majorly interior remodel and no new construction or additions valued at over $175,000, no street frontage improvements or right of way dedication are required, however, if during Land-Use and/or other agency reviews it is determined that outside site and parking/lot improvements are required, the project may become subject to further transportation review. 3. Since the project is proposing a change in use that may result in additional traffic, a traffic study meeting City of Renton traffic study guidelines is required at the land-use submittal. If the result of the study is more than 20 new trips in the AM or PM peak hours, a traffic impact analysis will be required. 4. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. The Net New PM Peak Hour Person Vehicle Trip (Proposed – Existing), per PM Peak Hour Person Vehicle Trip is $8,031.94 per trip. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2025\PRE25-000164 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 24, 2025 TO: Pre-Application File No. 25-000164 FROM: Mariah Kerrihard, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Fun Box – 601 S Grady Way (APN: 1923059043) 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 an interior tenant improvement project to convert an existing retail space, estimated at 20,000 square feet, into an indoor recreational facility. The project site is located at 601 S Grady Way (APN 1923059043), a 9.80-acre parcel within the Renton Village Shopping Center Complex (totaling 426,966 square feet). This site is zoned Commercial Arterial (CA) and is situated within Urban Design District D and the Rainier Grady Junction Overlay. It features public street frontage on S Grady Way and S Renton Village Place, with no proposed modifications to existing access. City of Renton mapping identifies the site within high seismic hazard areas, containing a piped segment of Rolling Hills Creek, within special flood hazard areas (FEMA Zone – AH), and part of the Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. Tree removal is not anticipated. Current Use: The project site is located within the Renton Village Shopping Center, and the proposal is within 601 S Grady Way which is a multi-tenant building. Submitted documents state that Suite P is currently vacant. 1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The subject property is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning classification in Urban Design District D. The purpose of the CA zone is to evolve from “strip commercial” linear business districts to business areas characterized by enhanced site planning and pedestrian orientation, incorporating efficient parking lot design, coordinated access, amenities and boulevard treatment with greater densities. The CA zone provides for a wide variety of retail sales, services, and Fun Box Page 2 of 8 July 23, 2025 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2025\PRE25-000164 other commercial activities along high-volume traffic corridors. Residential uses may be integrated into the zone through mixed-use buildings. New Indoor Recreational Facilities are a permitted use within the CA zone. 2. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120A, “Commercial Development Standards” effective at the time of complete application (noted as “CA standards” herein). Building Standards – The CA standards permit a maximum lot coverage for buildings to be 65% of the total lot area or 75% if parking is provided within the building or within an on-site parking garage. The allowed height is 50 feet (50’) except 70 feet (70’) for vertically mixed-use building (commercial and residential). Heights may exceed the zone’s maximum height with a Conditional Use Permit. In no case shall building height exceed the maximum allowed by the Airport Related Height and Use Restrictions for uses located within the Airport Influence area and Safety Compatibility Zones. No expansion of the existing building is proposed. The building is located within Safety Compatibility Zone 4 (Outer Approach/Departure Zone). The project would need to meet applicable requirements in RMC 4-3-020, Airport Related Height and Use Restrictions. Conformance with building standards would be determined at the time of land use application review. Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property line. The required setbacks for the CA zone are minimum front yard and secondary front yard: 15 feet; maximum front yard and secondary front yard: 20 feet; minimum side yard: none, except 15 feet (15’) if lot abuts a lot zoned residential; minimum rear yard: none, except 15 feet (15’) if lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned residential. In no case shall a structure over 42 inches (42”) in height intrude into the 20- foot (20’) clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030. No changes are proposed to the existing building footprint. The existing building is set back approximately 76 feet (76’) from S Grady Way. This exceeds the maximum front yard setback standards along S Grady Way. 3. Refuse and Recycling Areas: All new developments for commercial uses shall provide on-site refuse and recyclable deposit areas and collection points for collection in compliance with RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclables Standards. These areas shall not be located within required setbacks or landscaped areas and shall not be located in a manner that hauling trucks obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic on-site or project into public right-of-way. The size of these areas shall be dependent on the size and number of the proposed uses. A refuse and recyclable collection area is not shown. Full compliance would be determined at the time of Land Use Application. 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 trees, shrubs, and landscaping. Street trees in the ROW planter will also be required. Landscaping may include hardscape such as decorative paving, rock outcroppings, Fun Box Page 3 of 8 July 23, 2025 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2025\PRE25-000164 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. All changes in the use of a property or remodel of a structure that requires improvements equal to or greater than 50 percent (50%) of the assessed property value trigger landscaping requirements. All landscaping shall meet the requirements of RMC 4-4-070, Landscaping. Compliance with requirements would be verified at the time of land use application review. 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. 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 Fun Box Page 4 of 8 July 23, 2025 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2025\PRE25-000164 TREE SIZE TREE CREDITS 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 Interior remodels, not involving a building addition, are not required to meet minimum tree credit requirements. No trees are proposed for removal. Compliance with requirements would be verified at the time of land use application review. 6. Fences/Retaining Walls: Within commercial zones the maximum height of any fence, hedge, or retaining wall within the front yard and secondary front yard shall not exceed 48 inches (48”) in height within 15 feet (15’) of the front yard property line or within any part of the clear vision area. Chain link fencing shall be coated with black, brown, gray or green bonded vinyl. Fences, hedges and retaining walls shall not stand in or in front of any required landscaping. If a new or replacement fence is proposed within 15 feet (15’) of a public street on a site that is nonconforming to street frontage landscape requirements per RMC 4-4-070F.1, the site shall be brought into conformance. 7. Urban Design Regulations: Compliance with Urban Design Regulations, District ‘D’ and Rainier Grady Junction Overlay, may be required. The project may be subject to RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations effective at the time of application if exterior modifications are proposed. Exterior modifications such as facade changes, windows, awnings, signage, etc., shall comply with the design requirements for the new portion of the structure, sign, or site improvement. The project is located within Urban Design District D and Rainier Grady Junction Overlay. Interior remodels of existing buildings or structures are exempt from these requirements provided the alterations do not modify the building facade. 8. Nonconforming Structures: The cost of alterations, remodels, or renovations of a legal nonconforming structure, except single family dwellings, shall not exceed an aggregate cost of forty percent (40%) in twelve (12) months or sixty percent (60%) in forty-eight (48) months of the value of the structure, based upon its most recent assessment or appraisal, unless the changes make the structure more conforming, or are used to restore to a safe condition any portion of a structure declared unsafe by the Building Official. Mandatory improvements for fire, life safety or accessibility, as well as replacement of mechanical equipment, do not count towards the cited monetary thresholds. Alterations, remodels, or restoration work shall not result in or increase any nonconforming condition unless permitted by RMC 4-10-050A.4, Limits on Enlargement. Fun Box Page 5 of 8 July 23, 2025 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2025\PRE25-000164 9. Nonconforming Site Development Standards: For remodels or other alterations of an existing structure made within any three (3) year period which together exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the assessed or appraised value of the existing structure, the site shall be brought into compliance with the current development regulations. For remodels or other alterations within any three (3) year period which exceed thirty percent (30%) of the assessed or appraised value, but do not exceed one hundred percent (100%), proportional compliance shall be required, as provided below. Remodels or other alterations within any three (3) year period that do not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the assessed or appraised value shall not be required to comply with the nonconforming site development requirements. Mandatory improvements for fire, life safety or accessibility, as well as replacement of mechanical equipment, do not count towards the cited monetary thresholds. Proportional Compliance: The required physical site improvements to reduce or eliminate the nonconformity of the site shall be established by the following formula: 1. Divide the dollar value of the proposed structure improvements, excluding mechanical equipment and mandatory improvements for life, safety, or accessibility, by the assessed or appraised value of the existing structure(s). 2. The monetary value of that percentage is then multiplied by ten percent (10%). 3. The dollar value of this equation is then applied toward reducing the nonconformities. Example: • Value of existing structure(s) equals $100,000; • Value of proposed improvements equals $20,000; • 10% multiplied by $20,000 equals $2,000; • $2,000 would be applied toward reducing the nonconformities. 4. The Department shall determine the type, location and phasing sequence of the proposed site improvements. 10. Access/Parking: The applicant proposes to use the existing surface parking and driveways. According to the submittal documents there are 608 total parking stalls over the 14.37 acres. The proposed use would require a minimum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area. The applicant will need to provide a parking analysis. Within the CA zone a connection shall be provided for site-to-site vehicle access ways to allow a smooth flow of traffic across abutting CA lots without a need to use a street. Access may compromise the aisle between rows of parking stalls but is not allowed between a building and a public street. USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES Shopping centers (4 or more individual commercial establishments): A minimum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area. In the UC-1 and UC-2 Zones, a maximum of 4.0 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area is permitted unless Fun Box Page 6 of 8 July 23, 2025 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2025\PRE25-000164 structured parking is provided, in which case 5.0 per 1,000 square feet of net floor area is permitted. Drive- through retail or drive-through service uses must comply with the stacking space provisions Driveway width shall not exceed an aggregate of 40 percent (40%) of the street frontage. There shall be a minimum of 18 feet (18’) between driveway curb returns where there is more than one (1) driveway on property under single ownership or control and used as one premises. The width of any driveway shall not exceed 30 feet (30’). There shall be no more than one (1) driveway for each 165 feet (165’) of street frontage serving any one property. For each 165 feet (165’) of additional street frontage another driveway may be permitted. Maximum driveway slope shall not exceed eight percent (8%). The Administrator may allow a driveway to exceed eight percent (8%) slope but not more than fifteen percent (15%) slope, upon proper application in writing and for good cause shown, which shall include, but not be limited to, the absence of any reasonable alternative. To exceed fifteen percent (15%), a variance from the Administrator is required. Bicycle Parking – When there are two (2) or more separate uses on a site, the required bicycle parking for the site shall be the sum of the required parking for the individual uses. The number of bicycle parking spaces shall be equal to 10 percent (10%) of the number of required off-street vehicle parking spaces for all uses except attached dwellings. Upon a change of use, if the number of stalls needed for the new use exceeds the actual number of legally existing stalls on site by a percentage equal or greater than shown in the chart below, all of the stalls required of the new use shall be provided. Existing Stalls Percentage Threshold 1 – 10 140% 11 – 30 130% 31 – 60 120% 61+ 110% The applicant did not indicate the amount of parking available for the proposed new indoor recreational facility. The applicant will be required at the time of land use application to provide a parking analysis of the subject site (analysis should include parking requirements for all uses on the site) with calculations based on required parking ratios based on use. The analysis would include dimensions of stalls and drive aisles. Please refer to Cl-188: Minimum Dimensions for Parking Stalls for parking stall and aisle width standards. Compliance with parking requirements would be verified at the time of land use application review. Fun Box Page 7 of 8 July 23, 2025 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2025\PRE25-000164 11. Critical Areas: The City of Renton mapping identifies the site within high seismic hazard areas, containing a piped segment of Rolling Hills Creek, within special flood hazard areas (FEMA Zone – AH), and part of the Downtown Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. The overall purpose of the wellhead protection regulations is to protect aquifers used as potable water supply sources by the City from contamination by hazardous materials. Some uses are restricted that store, handle, treat, use, or produce substances that pose a hazard to groundwater quality. Development within high seismic hazard areas require a geotechnical study completed by a licensed professional. Depending on the scope of interior work, a geotechnical report may be required addressing seismic issues as the building is within the high seismic hazard area. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain whether any critical areas or environmental concerns are present on the subject property prior to development and/or construction. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine whether any other critical areas are present on the site prior to formal land use application. 12. Environmental Review: The proposal would require environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The project is a change of use that is greater than 4,000 square feet in an existing building that exceeds 4,000 square feet and therefore WAC 197-11-800(3) does not apply. An Environmental Checklist must be submitted with the proposal and the City’s Environmental Review Committee is required to issue a Threshold Determination prior to any issuance for permits on the site. 13. Permit Requirements: The proposed project would require Environmental (SEPA) Review, associated building permits and any required permits from other departments. The land use permit would be processed within an estimated time frame of 6-8 weeks. The application fee is as follows $1,856 ($1,856 SEPA Review). All fees are subject to change. All fees have a 5% Technology Fee added to the total cost of the reviews and would be assessed at the time of land use application. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal requirements can be found on the SEPA Review checklist. Other informational applications and handouts can be found on the City’s Digital Records Library. The City requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. Please refer to the City’s Electronic File Standards. 14. Waiver 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. 15. 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. 16. 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 Fun Box Page 8 of 8 July 23, 2025 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre- Applications\2025\PRE25-000164 permit issuance would apply. For informational purposes, the 2025 impact fees are as follows: • A transportation impact fee of 8,031.94 per net new PM peak hour person vehicle trip (proposed – existing), per PM peak hour person vehicle trip; 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 17. 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 Mariah Kerrihard, Associate Planner, at 425-430-7238 or mkerrihard@rentonwa.gov to submit prescreen materials and subsequent land use application. 18. Expiration: Commercial building permit applications are valid for one (1) year from the submittal date. It is the applicant’s responsibility to monitor the expiration dates.