Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPre-app Mtg Summary - 25-000206.pdfCityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 1 PRE-APPLICATION MEETING FOR Fitness 19 PRE25-000206 CITY OF RENTON Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division July 31, 2025 Contact Information: Planner: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov Public Works Plan Reviewer: Michael Sippo, 425-430-7298, msippo@rentonwa.gov Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org Building Official: Rob Shuey, 425-430-7290, rshuey@rentonwa.gov Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on the project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or environmental permits. Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened before making all of the required copies. 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, Department of Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council). CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 2 Renton Regional Fire Authority M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 28, 2025 TO: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector SUBJECT: Fitness 19 Comments 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 only monitors the fire sprinkler system and does not meet the present 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 may be required for a place of assembly. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 3 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 19, 2025 TO: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer 3 SUBJECT: Engineering Comments for Fitness 19 3208 NE Sunset Blvd PRE25-000206 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 Fitness 19 Gym at 3208 NE Sunset Blvd (APN 0423059153) and have the following comments: EXISTING CONDITIONS The site is approximately 3.28 acres in size and is trapezoidal in shape. The existing site is being used as strip- mall retail and contains multiple tenant spaces and the proposal will occupy one of the current empty tenant spaces. Water Water service is provided by the City of Renton. The site is in the City of Renton’s service area in the Highlands 565 hydraulic pressure zone. There is an existing looped 8” water main surrounding the existing building within the Sunset Plaza Shopping Center Access Rd along the west, south, and east and north along NE 15th St that can deliver a maximum total flow capacity of 2,500, 1,850, 1,800, and 2,400 gallons per minute (GPM) respectively. (see Water plan no. W-046607 and W-027001). The approximate static water pressure is 81 psi at the elevation of 376 feet. The site is located outside of an Aquifer Protection Area. The existing building is served by 2” domestic water meter and 8” fire service at the rear of the building accessed from NE 15th Pl connected to the existing onsite looped water main. These meters may be reused for domestic and fire service use if sizing meets the Uniform Plumbing Code sizing criteria for the proposed building fixtures count. Sewer Wastewater service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing 8”-inch PVC gravity wastewater main located within an easement along the site’s northern property line (see City plan no. S-022101). Storm There are existing storm drainage systems in NE 13th St and NE 15th Pl (see City plan no. SWP2703472). The existing property contains unmapped stormwater mains and facilities that appear to tie into the mains located in NE 13th St and NE 15th Pl. Runoff from the existing site includes 3 buildings and a large parking lot that drains into the unknown onsite conveyance system. Runoff from the site sheet flows from the east to west where it is collected in the onsite parking lot conveyance system. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 4 Streets NE Sunset Boulevard is classified as a principal arterial street. Per the King County Assessor’s Map, the existing right of way width for NE Sunset Boulevard varies from 95’ to 106’ along the project frontage. There is a 0.5’ curb and a 6’ sidewalk directly behind the curb along the NE Sunset Boulevard frontage. NE 15th Pl is classified as a residential access street. Per the King County Assessor’s Map, the existing right of way width for NE 15th Pl is 60’. There are 0.5’ curbs and 5’ sidewalks directly behind the curb along the street where it connects directly to the rear of the site. CODE REQUIREMENTS WATER 1. Based on the review of project information submitted for the pre-application meeting, Renton Regional Fire Authority has determined that there is no change in fire flow demand for the proposed development and that the existing hydrants are sufficient. 2. Applicant to confirm if premise-isolation exists within the existing building. If none exists, installation of a reduced pressure backflow assembly (RPBA) is required for installation for water meters serving commercial/industrial use. The RPBA shall be installed inside an above-ground heated enclosure per City standard plan no. 360.1. The RPBA may be located inside the building if a drainage outlet for relief valve is provided, and the location is pre-approved by the City Plan Reviewer and Water Utility Department. 3. Applicant to confirm if there is an existing pressure reducing valve (PRV) downstream of the existing water meter. If no PRV exists, a PRV is required for installation downstream of the water meter to comply with both Uniform Plumbing Code and Water Utility guidelines, which require individual PRVs when city water pressure exceeds 80 psi. 4. The existing backflow prevention device is a single check detector assembly, a DCDA is required to replace the single check detector assembly per City standard plan no. 350.3. 5. No water system development charges and water meter charges are anticipated with the application. If meter sizes are adjusted, additional charges may be warranted. SEWER 1. The project is proposing to occupy an existing vacant tenant space with no onsite upgrades. No system development charges are anticipated, however, if the domestic water meter size is required to be upsized or additional meters are required as a result of the project, applicable sewer SDC fees would be required. Credit would be provided for the existing meter size. SURFACE WATER 1. The project is currently proposing only minor exterior improvements for ADA access. If exterior improvements are proposed as a portion of the building permit application the following may be applicable. a. A drainage report complying with the 2022 Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM) will be required if construction is proposed exterior to the existing building. Based on the City’s flow control map, the site falls within the City’s Peak Rate Flow Control Standard (Matching Existing Conditions). The site falls within the East Lake Washington drainage basin and John’s Creek sub-basin. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow chart to determine the type of drainage review required in the RSWM. No drainage review shall be required if there is no construction proposed exterior to the existing building or does not meet the threshold for drainage review. b. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements may be required during construction as needed. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 5 2. If any exterior improvements are proposed with new impervious area, the 2025 Surface water system development fee is $0.94 per square foot of new impervious surface, but no less than $2,350.00. Fees that are current will be charged at the time of permit issuance. There is no storm water impact fee for replaced impervious surface area. TRANSPORTATION 1. As this project is proposing an 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. 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. 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. Fees will be assessed at the time of a complete building permit application. The 2025 transportation impact fee for net new pm peak hour person vehicle trips is $8,031.94 per trip. 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. Maximum exposed retaining wall height is 6-ft and shall be setback a minimum of 3-ft from the right- of-way as outlined in RMC 4-4-040 – Fences, Hedges and Retaining Walls. a. Show all retaining walls on profile view. No walls shall be greater than 6’. 3. 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. 4. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance with code requirements: a. Provide rim and invert elevations on all drainage and sewer structures. b. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is required except for water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft vertical. c. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or wall or building. d. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the building. 5. 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. 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. Current fees can be found here. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 6 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 31, 2025 TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE25-000206 FROM: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner SUBJECT: Fitness 19 Renton 3208 NE Sunset Blvd (APNs 0423059153 and 0423059080) 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 convert an existing commercial building at 3208 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056 (APNs 0423059153 and 0423059080) into a multi- fitness gym. The building is approximately 57,277 square feet and 28,631 square feet is proposed to be adapted for the gym’s use to accommodate fitness equipment, locker rooms, restrooms, and a staff office. The existing parking lot provides 66 parking spaces directly in front of the unit, including ADA-compliant stalls for the proposed use. No vertical expansion is proposed, and the structure's height would remain under 20 feet to comply with zoning regulations. The project does not involve any major off-site improvements, with only minor work anticipated for ADA accessibility, utility upgrades, and fire flow testing if required. The subject property covers 142,877 square feet (3.28 acres) and is situated within the Center Village (CV) zoning district, the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) Comprehensive Plan designation, and the Urban Design District D overlay. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the site contains regulated slopes >15% & <=40% (Sensitive). Current Use: The site is currently developed with a vacant commercial building that was previously used as a grocery store (Saar’s Super Saver Foods) and shares the building with a Goodwill retail store. The existing structure is approximately 57,277 square feet, while the proposed space to be utilized is 28,631 square feet and includes basic MEP infrastructure (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) as well as a paved surface parking lot with 66 parking stalls. Zoning/Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The property is located within the Center Village (CV) zoning designation. The Comprehensive Plan designation for the site is Commercial Mixed Use (CMU), and it is located within the Highlands Community Planning Area. The purpose of the Center Village Zone (CV) is to provide an opportunity for concentrated mixed-use residential and commercial redevelopment designed to urban rather than suburban development standards that supports transit-oriented development and pedestrian activity. Use allowances promote commercial and retail development opportunities for residents to shop locally. Uses and standards allow complementary, high-density residential development, and discourage garden-style, multi-family development. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 7 According to RMC 4-2-060, Zoning District Uses and Standards, New Indoor Recreational Facilities are a permitted use within the CV zone. As defined in RMC 4-11-040, Section E, a new indoor recreational facility is designed and equipped for the conduct of sports and leisure-time activities within an enclosed space. Examples include gymnasiums, amusement arcades, health and fitness clubs, indoor tennis and racquetball courts, bowling alleys, and indoor swimming pools. This definition excludes indoor sports arenas, auditoriums, and exhibition halls. The proposed project complies with the zoning requirements for mixed-use and commercial development. 1. Development Standards: Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The submitted plans should show compliance with the minimum lot size requirement of 25,000 square feet in the CV zone. There are no specified minimum width or depth standards. The site area of approximately 142,877 square feet (3.28 acres) and exceeds the minimum lot size requirement. If any site modifications or lot boundary adjustments are proposed, they must meet dimensional standards prior to building permit issuance. Submitted plans would need to show compliance with the required lot size and dimensional standard with the land use application. Setbacks – The CV zone requires a 15-foot minimum front/secondary front yard setback and a 20-foot maximum front/secondary front yard setback, with no rear or side setbacks unless the site abuts a residential zone, in which case a 15-foot setback is required. Since the proposal involves retaining the existing building, the applicant should verify that any changes to the site layout or additions comply with these setback requirements. Submitted plans would need to show the existing structures and any future structures or additions to the existing building must comply with the required setbacks at the time of formal land use application. Building Height and Impervious Surface Coverage – The maximum permitted building height in the CV zone is 50 feet except 70 feet for vertically mixed-use buildings (commercial and residential). Heights may exceed the Zone’s maximum height with a Conditional Use Permit. The maximum impervious surface coverage is 65% of the lot area, or 75% if parking is provided within a building or an on-site parking garage. The formal land use review will verify compliance with these standards. The subject site is located within the Airport influence area. Height is restricted in this area by the FAR Part 77 surface area, as such the applicant shall verify at time of land use application and building permit that the height of the proposed structure does not penetrate the FAR Part 77 surface area. In addition, the applicant may be required to submit a draft avigation easement with the land use application per RMC 4-3-020E. The building height and coverage requirements would be verified at the time of formal application if choosing to make building modifications. If the existing building does not comply with the required setbacks for the CV zone. Any changes to the building footprint would be required to meet all development standards in the CV zone. See below for non-conforming requirements. 2. Refuse and Recycling Areas: Per RMC 4-4-090E.3 for commercial, industrial and other nonresidential developments, the property development standards require a minimum of two (2) square feet per 1,000 square feet of building gross floor area for recyclables deposit areas and a minimum of four (4) square feet per 1,000 square feet for refuse deposit areas. A total minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided for recycling and refuse deposit areas. The exact total area required will depend on the square footage of the existing buildings retained for the new use(s). The applicant should provide a calculation of the refuse and recycling space requirements based on the gross floor area of the existing structures, ensuring the designated areas meet the minimum standards. Garbage dumpsters, refuse compactor areas, and recycling collection areas must be fenced or screened. A six-foot (6') wall or fence shall enclose any outdoor refuse or recyclables deposit area. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 8 Refuse and recyclables deposit areas can be centralized or dispersed throughout the site, but they must be easily accessible for users and collection trucks. The proposal should also include details on the location and design of these areas to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements. Verification of compliance would occur during the formal land use review process. 3. Landscaping: Changes in the use of a property or remodel of a structure that requires improvements equal to or greater than fifty percent (50%) of the assessed property valuation requires landscaping. If the proposal requires landscaping, the plans will need to comply with the landscaping requirements for all pervious areas within the property boundaries Areas not covered by structures, parking, access, circulation, or patios must be landscaped with native, drought-resistant vegetation. The project will also need to provide ten feet (10') of on-site landscaping along all public street frontages, with exceptions for walkways and driveways. If the property requires landscaping improvements, a detailed landscape plan will need to be submitted as part of the formal land use application, demonstrating compliance with these standards and any additional requirements for buffering and screening. 4. 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, each new lot would be required to provide a minimum tree density of 30 tree 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 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 9 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 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 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- 130H.1.e can be met. Tree retention standards shall be applied to the developable area, as defined in RMC 4-11-040, Definitions D, of a property. A formal tree retention plan and tree credit worksheet prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be required if the proposal includes any expansion or addition of the existing building. 5. Screening: Screening is required for all surface-mounted and rooftop utility and mechanical equipment as per RMC 4-4-095, Screening and Storage Height/Location Limitations. The proposal should include elevations and details of the methods used for screening any equipment if applicable. Screening measures should address visual impact reduction for areas where vehicles or contractor equipment may be stored. 6. Fences/Retaining Walls: If the project includes fencing or retaining walls, their locations must be clearly shown on the landscape plan and grading plan, including top of wall and bottom of wall elevations. Any retaining wall that is four feet (4’) or taller (measured from the footing to the top of the wall) will require a building permit. The maximum allowable height for fences and retaining walls is 72 inches, subject to additional height restrictions in setbacks and clear vision areas, as noted in RMC 4-4-040D. If the proposal includes a fence on top of a retaining wall, ensure that the total combined height does not exceed the height limit for a standalone fence. The plans should also consider screening requirements for any fenced yard areas and ensure an adequate visual buffer. 7. Parking: Per RMC 4-4-080, the applicant must provide detailed parking information with the formal land use application, including stall dimensions, drive aisle measurements, and total parking calculations based on the actual square footage used for the mixed use. • Surface parking stalls have minimum dimensions of 8 feet x 20 feet, with compact stalls measuring 8½ feet x 16 feet. • Compact spaces do not exceed 30% of the total spaces in surface parking areas. • ADA-accessible stalls meet the required dimensions of 8 feet in width by 20 feet in length, with an adjacent 8-foot-wide access aisle for van-accessible spaces. The number of ADA stalls must align with the total parking provided. • Bicycle Parking: Bicycle parking must be provided at a rate of 10% of the number of required parking spaces. Depending on the scenario chosen and the total number of spaces, the applicant must ensure compliance with RMC 4-4-080F.11 for bicycle parking standards. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 10 8. Access/Driveways: Within the CV zone, parking, loading, and driveway regulations specified in RMC 4-4- 080 will apply, particularly if the project involves modifications to the existing buildings or new construction. The 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. The primary public egress and ingress for the site appear to be off NE Sunset Blvd to the southeast. The rear access point is from NE 15th Pl to the northwest. The formal land use review will verify compliance with access standards, including the adequacy of the driveways for fire access, loading areas, and general circulation. The applicant will ensure that the proposed driveway design accommodates safe access for both vehicle circulation and pedestrian safety. 9. Urban Design Regulations: The proposal requires compliance with the Urban Design Regulations for District D in RMC 4-3-100. Design District D standards likely apply to the exterior design of the business only. This could include facade treatments (materials, colors, windows), landscaping and buffering requirements, parking lot standards. These standards ensure compatibility with the commercial character of the area and address the visual impact of the use. Per RMC 4-3-100B.1 – Applicability: a. The following development activities shall be required to comply with the provisions of this Section: • Re-use of a nonconforming structure, for any purpose, that has been vacant for more than one year; • 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 building appears to have been vacant for more than a year based on site photos, which requires the project to meet all UD standards. The land use application must include a written narrative detailing how the project meets each applicable urban design regulation. The applicant should refer to the full Urban Design Regulations in RMC 4-3-100 and ensure all relevant guidelines and standards are addressed in the land use application. 10. Critical Areas: The site contains sensitive regulated slopes (15-40%) located on the northern and southeastern portion of 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. 11. Environmental Review: The vacant building totals 57,277 square feet and the proposed space to be utilized is 28,631 square feet. The change of use proposal requires a SEPA review due to the tenant space to be utilized being over 4,000 square feet. Compliance with RMC 4-9-070 and WAC 197-11-800 will be reviewed at the time of formal land use application. 12. Permit Requirements: The proposal will require SEPA environmental review. The land use review would include public notice and a two-week public comment period. Once a complete application is submitted and all fees are paid, a decision can be issued in approximately 6 weeks. The 2025 SEPA review fee is $1,856.00. Each modification request is $299.00. All fees are subject to change. All fees have a 5% Technology Fee added to the total cost of the reviews would also be assessed at the time of land use application. The primary permits would include: Building Permits – Any modifications to existing structures or new construction will require building permits. If the project includes retaining walls, fences, or outdoor storage areas, separate permits may also be needed. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 11 Other Permits/Approvals – Additional permits may be required based on specific site improvements, such as sign permit, grading permits for significant site work, or right-of-way permits if street improvements are needed. The applicant should ensure that all application materials and required plans are submitted according to the City’s submittal requirements, and compliance with permit conditions and mitigation measures will be verified during the formal review process. Detailed information regarding the land use permit application submittal requirements can be found online under the Submittal Requirements documents. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. Environmental review is an exempt permit from public information sign requirements per RMC 4-8-090C.1.k. 15. Impact Fees: In addition to standard building and construction fees, impact fees will be required for the proposed redevelopment. These fees are subject to change, and the rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance will apply. For informational purposes, the 2025 impact fees are as follows: • Fire Impact Fee: Fire impact fees do not apply to this change of use per the preapplication comments (see above) from the Renton Regional Fire Authority. • Transportation Impact Fee: Charged based on net new PM peak hour person vehicle trips generated by the development. The applicant should refer to the most up-to-date City of Renton Development Fee Schedule for accurate impact fee rates and other development-related fees. It is advisable to verify current rates during the building permit application process to ensure accurate fee calculations. 16. Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant must have the materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. This step ensures that all required documents are in order and meet the City's submission standards. Please contact Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner, at 425-430-7219 or amorganroth@rentonwa.gov to submit the pre-screen materials and for assistance with the subsequent land use application. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2025\PRE25-000206 12 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 31, 2025 TO: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner FROM: Rob Shuey, Building Official SUBJECT: Fitness 19 Renton 3208 NE Sunset Blvd (APNs 0423059153 and 0423059080) 1. This project will require a change of occupancy classification from a Group M occupancy to a Group A-3 occupancy, and a new Certificate of Occupancy is required prior to occupancy of the proposed use. A building permit is required for a change of occupancy classification. This will require building plans prepared by a licensed professional architect showing the existing floorplan of the building, the proposed floorplan, and how the building will conform with the Washington State Existing Building Code sections 306.5 and 1001.2.2 for the change of occupancy. 2. Additional permits shall be required as necessary for any building, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing modifications/alterations/additions.