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PRE-APPLICATION MEETING FOR
Tran Short Plat
PRE25-000212
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: Huy Huynh, 425-430-7384, hhuynh@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).
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Renton Regional Fire Authority
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: July 23rd 2025
TO: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner
FROM: Hugo Sotelo, DFM
SUBJECT: Tran Development 16654 113th Ave SE
1. Fire flow could not be calculated due to limited information, however the fire flow requirement for a
single-family home is 1,000 gpm minimum for dwellings up to 3,600 square feet (including garage
and basements). If the dwelling exceeds 3,600 square feet, a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow would
be required. A minimum of one fire hydrant is required within 300-feet of the proposed buildings and
two hydrants if the fire flow goes up to 1,500 gpm. A water availability certificate would be required
from Soos Creek Water District.
2. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $421.98 per single family unit. This fee is
paid at building permit issuance. Credit will be provided for any homes removed or retained.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required to be a minimum of 20 feet wide and fully
paved, with 25 feet inside and 45-feet outside turning radius. Fire access roadways shall be
constructed to support a 30-ton vehicle with 75-psi point loading. Access is required within 150
feet of all points on the buildings. Approved turnarounds are required for dead end roads that exceed
150 feet. Maximum fire apparatus access roadway grade allowed is 15 percent.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: July 25, 2025
TO: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner
FROM: Huy Huynh, Development Engineer
SUBJECT: Tran Short Plat
16654 113th Ave SE
PRE25-000212
I have reviewed the application for the Tran Short Plat project located at 16654 113th Ave SE, parcel No:
0088000930, and have the following comments:
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
WATER & SEWER: The proposed project is within Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
STORM DRAINAGE: There is an existing 12-inch concrete stormwater pipe and associated catch basins along
the west side of 113th Ave SE (no record), which discharges to the existing conveyance system on south side
of SE 168th Street.
STREETS: This project fronts 113th Ave SE along the west property line and SE 168th Street along the south
property line. The project site takes access from 113th Ave Se with one existing driveway.
WATER COMMENTS:
1. Water service is provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
2. Applicant shall obtain a water availability certificate from the District and provide it with the civil
construction permit submittal.
3. Review of the water plans will be conducted by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District and the Renton
Regional Fire Authority.
4. Water Plans approved by Cedar River Water and Sewer District shall be routed to the City for final
review prior to permit issuance.
SEWER COMMENTS:
1. Sewer service is provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
2. Applicant shall obtain a sewer availability certificate from the district and provide it with the civil
construction permit submittal.
3. Review of the sewer plans will be conducted by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
4. Sewer Plans approved by Cedar River Water and Sewer District shall be routed to the City for final
review prior to permit issuance.
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STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS:
1. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2022 Renton Surface Water Design
Manual is required. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart of the 2022 Renton Surface Water Design
Manual (RSWDM) to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. Based on the
City’s flow control map, this site falls within City’s Flow Control Duration Standard area (Matching
Forested Conditions). The project site is located in the Soos Creek Drainage Basin.
2. Conveyance, Core Requirement #4: All new conveyance systems constructed as part of the project
must be sized to RSWDM standards for the total tributary area (onsite and offsite) that the storm
systems serve.
3. Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Core Requirement #5: The preliminary civil plan and
drainage assessment include an ESC and CSWPP plan.
4. Water Quality, RSWDM Core Requirement #8: If the new plus replaced pollution generating
impervious (PGIS) surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the applicant will be required to provide basic water
quality treatment.
5. Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the new
runoff created by this development to the maximum extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be evaluated
as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2022 RSWDM. A preliminary drainage plan, including the
application of on-site BMPs, shall be included with the land use application, as appliable to the
project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be submitted with the utility construction
permit.
6. A geotechnical report for the site is required and shall be submitted with the land use
application. 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
geotechnical report should include an on-site infiltration test to clearly show if the site is suitable or
unsuitable for infiltration.
7. The 2025 Surface water system development fee (SDC) is $2,350.00 per new single-family lot. This
fee is subject to change based on the calendar year the construction permit is issued.
TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS:
1. The proposed project fronts 113th Ave SE to the west with existing right of way (ROW) width of
approximately 60 feet with an existing paved width of approximately 23 feet. To meet the City’s
complete street standards for a residential access street, per RMC 4-6-060, a minimum ROW width
of 60 feet is required. Per RMC 4-6-060 half of street improvements as taken from the road centerline
shall be required and include a 32-foot paved road (16 feet each side), a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot
planting strip, a 5-foot sidewalk, a 0.5-foot clear space at back of walk, street trees and storm
drainage improvements. No dedication is anticipated pending field survey.
2. The proposed project fronts SE 168th Street to the south with existing ROW width of approximately
60 feet with an existing paved width of approximately 43 feet. To meet the City’s complete street
standards for Collector Arterial Street, the minimum ROW width required on a 2-lane collector street
is 83 feet with 30 feet wide travel width, 8 feet wide paved parking width on both sides, 0.5 feet wide
curbs, 8 feet wide landscaped planter, 8 feet wide sidewalks, and 2 feet clearance at back of
sidewalks. Dedication of approximately 11.5 feet is required pending final survey.
3. Shared driveways are allowed for access up to 4 lots provided at least one of the four lots abuts a
public right-of-way with at least fifty linear feet of frontage and the subject lots are not created by a
subdivision of ten or more lots. Refer to the shared driveway requirements as outlined in RMC 4-6-
060.J. Shared driveways shall be within a tract; the width of the tract and paved surface shall be a
minimum of sixteen feet; the Fire Authority may require the tract and paved surface to be up to
twenty feet wide. If a shared driveway abuts properties that are not part of the subdivision an eight
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foot wide landscaped strip shall be provided between the shared driveway and neighboring
properties.
4. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations:
• Maximum driveway slope is 15%. Driveways which exceed 8% shall provide slotted drains at
the lower end with positive drainage discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage.
• The maximum width of a single loaded garage driveway is 9-feet and the maximum width of a
double loaded garage driveway is 16-feet. If a garage is not present, the maximum driveway
width is 16-feet.
• Driveways shall not be closer than 5-feet to any property line.
5. Undergrounding of all existing and proposed utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-090.
6. ADA access ramps shall be installed at all street crossings. Ramps shall be shown at each
intersection. Ramps shall be oriented to provide direct pedestrian crossings.
7. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay
Requirements.
8. Per RMC 4-4-060, at the intersection of two classes of streets, the radius for the higher-class street
shall be used.
9. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees are due at the time of building permit
issuance.
a. For a single-family home, the transportation impact fee is $11,485.67 based on the City’s 2025
fee schedule.
b. A full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=11438465&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: July 31, 2025
TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE25-000212
FROM: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Tran Short Plat
16654 113th Ave SE (APN 0088000930)
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 subdivide an existing parcel into three lots. The subject
property is located at 16654 113th Ave SE near the northeast corner of 113th Ave SE and SE 168th St (APN
0088000930). The project site totals 21,600 square feet (0.5 acres) in area and is currently developed with a
single-family home and associated accessory structure. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use of
Designation of Residential Medium Density (RMD) and a zoning designation of Residential-8 (R-8) dwelling
units per net acre (du/ac). The applicant is proposing to retain the existing home , demolish the accessory
structure, and construct one detached single-family home on each of the other two (2) lots. The proposed lot
sizes are 8,321 sq. ft (Lot 1), 5,202 sq. ft. (Lot 2), and 5,348 sq. ft. (Lot 3). Access to Lot 1 is proposed via the
existing individual driveway off of 113th Ave SE while access to Lot 2 and Lot 3 is proposed via a new private
access easement of SE 168th St. No critical areas are mapped on the per City or Renton (COR) Maps.
Current Use: The project site is currently developed with a single-family home built in 1950 and associated
detached accessory structure.
1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The subject property is located in the Residential-8 (R-8)
zoning classification and in the Residential Medium Density (RMD) land use designation and is not subject
to any overlays. The Residential-8 Zone (R-8) applies to lands suitable for moderate-density residential
uses, including single-family and middle housing, where there is opportunity to reinvest in existing single-
family residential neighborhoods through infill development or the development of new residential plats.
It implements the Residential Medium Density land use designation.
2. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development Standards for
Single Family Zoning Designation” effective at the time of complete application (noted as “Residential-8
standards” herein).
Density – The area of public rights-of-way, legally recorded private access easements and critical areas
(i.e., very high landslide hazard areas, protected slopes (except evaluate on a case -by-case basis those
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protected slopes created by previous development, wetlands, Class 1 to 4 streams and lakes or
floodways)) would be deducted from the gross site area to determine the “net” site area prior to
calculating density. In order to calculate the proposed density of the project, any area of public road,
private driveway/easement, and/or critical area dedication must be known. All fractions which result from
net density calculations shall be truncated at two (2) numbers past the decimal (e.g., 4.5678 becomes
4.56). Calculations for minimum or maximum density that result in a fraction that is 0.50 or greater shall
be rounded up to the nearest whole number. Those density calculations resulting in a fraction that is less
than 0.50 shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. The R-8 zone has a minimum net density
of four (4) dwelling units per acre (du/ac) with a maximum net density of eight (8) dwelling units per acre.
Using the gross area of 21,600 square feet, a 3-lot proposal arrives at a gross density of roughly 6.05 du/ac
(3 lots / 0.496 acres = 6.05 du/ac). A completed density worksheet would be required with the land use
application. The applicant would be required to demonstrate compliance with the net density
requirements of the zone at the time of formal application.
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size required in the R-8 zone is 5,000 square feet
for parcels being subdivided. Minimum lot width is 50 feet (50’); minimum lot width for corner lots is 60
feet (60’); minimum lot depth is 80 feet (80’). For short plats of parcels smaller than one acre, one parcel
may be allowed to be smaller than the required minimum lot size, provided all other parcels meet the
required minimum lot size standard of the zone. In the R-8 zone, one of the lots may be reduced to four
thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet. Proposed lot sizes and dimensions on the submitted short plat
layout are as follows:
As proposed, Lot 2 and 3 do not appear to meet the requirements for the R-8 zone, specifically the
depth requirement. It’s also unclear whether proposed Lot 2 would meet the size requirement after
the private access easement is placed in the required separate driveway tract (see below for
additional discussion under ‘Access’). It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate
compliance with the minimum lot size, width and depth criteria of the zone at the time of formal
application.
Building Standards – The R-8 standards allow a maximum building coverage of 50 percent (50%) of the lot
area. The maximum impervious coverage in the R-8 zone is 65 percent (65%). The maximum wall plate
height is restricted to 24 feet (24’), and the buildings shall be not more than two (2) stories. Roofs with a
pitch equal to or greater than 4:12 may project an additional six (6) vertical feet from the maximum wall
plate height; common rooftop features, such as chimneys, may project an additional four vertical feet (4’)
from the roof surface. Non-exempt vertical projections (e.g., decks, railings, etc.) shall not extend above
the maximum wall plate height unless the projection is stepped back one-and-a-half horizontal feet (1.5’)
from each façade for each one vertical foot (1’) above the maximum wall plate height. The maximum wall
plate height for detached accessory structure is 12 feet (12’) and the total floor area must be less than
that of the primary structure. Accessory structures are also included in building lot coverage calculations.
Building height shall not exceed the maximum allowed by the subject zoning district or the maximum
allowed pursuant to RMC 4-3-020, Airport Related Height and Use Restrictions, whichever is less.
New development would need to comply with the maximum building coverage, impervious surface
requirements, and building height regulations of the zone at the time of building permit review.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property
line. The required setbacks for the R-8 zone are: Front yard: 20 feet (20’), except when access is taken from
an alley, then it is 15 feet (15’); Secondary front yard (applies to corner lots, which includes lots bordered
by both a public ROW and driveway tract): 15 feet (15’); Rear yard: 25 feet (25’); Side yard: 5 feet (5’).
Compliance with required setbacks for new and existing development would be verified at the time
of building permit application.
3. Residential Design and Open Space Standards: Future single-family building permits would be subject
to the RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards. Requirements related to garages,
entries, modulation, windows/doors, scale, bulk, and character, roof forms, eaves, architectural
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detailing, and materials/color should be reviewed in their entity prior to submitting permit applications.
Compliance with building design requirements would be verified at the time of building permit
review.
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 a mixture of trees, shrubs, and landscaping. Street trees in the ROW planter
would also be required. Landscaping may include hardscape such as decorative paving, rock
outcroppings, 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.
A conceptual landscape plan shall be provided with the land use application as prepared by a
licensed Landscape Architect, a certified nurseryman or other certified professional. Please be
aware that frontage improvements will be required.
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. A review of COR Maps appears to show that there are mature trees on the site. 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
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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
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 an 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.
A formal tree retention/planting plan and tree retention and tree credit worksheet prepared by an
arborist or landscape architect would be reviewed at the time of the land use application for any
proposed tree removals.
6. Fences/Retaining Walls: The applicant would be required to show all existing fencing on the submitted
drawings. If the applicant intends to install any new fences or retaining walls as part of this project, the
location must be designated on the landscape plan or grading plan. A retaining wall that is 4 feet or taller,
as measured by the vertical distance from the bottom of the footing to the finish grade at the top of the
wall requires a building permit. The maximum height of any fence or retaining wall is 72-inches subject to
further height limitations in setbacks and clear vision areas noted in RMC 4-4-040D. A fence shall not be
constructed on top of a retaining wall unless the total combined height of the retaining wall and the fence
does not exceed the allowed height of a standalone fence. For more information about fences and
retaining walls refer to RMC 4-4-040.
7. Parking/Access: Access to future Lot 1 (with existing home) is proposed via an existing individual
driveway off of 113th Ave SE. Access to future lots 2 and Lot 3 is proposed via a joint use driveway off of SE
168th Ave SE. Each lot is required to accommodate off-street parking for a minimum of two (2) vehicles.
Joint use access to the driveway shall be assured by easement or other legal form acceptable to the City.
Shared driveways may be allowed for access to no more than four (4) residentially zoned lots, and no more
than four (4) residential units, the types of which are listed in RMC 4-2-060C, provided:
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a. At least one lot abuts a public right-of-way and the street frontage of the lot is equal to or greater
than the lot width requirement of the zone;
b. The subject lots are not created by a subdivision of ten (10) or more lots;
c. A public street is not anticipated by the City of Renton to be necessary for existing or future traffic
and/or pedestrian circulation through the short subdivision or to serve adjacent property;
d. The shared driveway would not adversely affect future circulation to neighboring properties;
e. The shared driveway is no more than three hundred feet (300') in length; and
f. The shared driveway poses no safety risk and provides sufficient access for emergency vehicles and
personnel.
Shared driveways shall be within a tract; the width of the tract and paved surface shall be a minimum
of sixteen feet (16'); the Fire Department may require the tract and paved surface to be up to twenty
feet (20') wide.
If a shared driveway abuts properties that are not part of the subdivision, an eight foot (8') wide landscaped
strip shall be provided between the shared driveway and neighboring properties. The landscape strip shall
be within a tract and planted with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover, as required in RMC 4-4-
070. The shared driveway may be required to include a turnaround per subsection H of this Section. No
sidewalks are required for shared driveways; however, drainage improvements pursuant to City Code are
required (i.e., collection and treatment of stormwater), as well as an approved pavement thickness. The
maximum grade for the shared driveway shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%), except for within approved
hillside subdivisions.
Compliance with access standards would be verified at the time of the formal Short Plat application,
with individual driveway and parking compliance confirmed during building permit review.
8. Driveways: Driveway widths are limited according to zoning standards, with single-loaded garage
driveways not exceeding nine feet (9') and double-loaded garage driveways not exceeding sixteen feet
(16'). Driveways must maintain a minimum five-foot (5') distance from property lines unless allowed per
RMC 4-4-080 for joint-use driveways. Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 15 percent (15%);
provided, that driveways exceeding eight percent (8%) shall provide slotted drains at the lower end with
positive drainage discharge to restrict runoff entering the garage/residence or crossing any public
sidewalk. If the grade exceeds 15%, a variance is required. Driveways shall not be closer than five feet (5’)
to any property line except as allowed per RMC 4-4-080I.9, Joint Use Driveways.
The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with access standards at the time of formal short plat
application for both existing units and proposed new units. Compliance with individual driveway and
parking standards would be verified at the time of building permit review.
9. Critical Areas: According to COR Maps, no critical areas are mapped on the site. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to ascertain whether any additional critical areas or environmental concerns are
present on the site.
10. Environmental Review: The proposal would be exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review in accordance
with RMC 4-9-070G.1.a. Short Plats are generally exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
review. However, the project may be subject to Environmental Review, in accordance with RMC 4-9-
070H.3, if it is determined that critical areas are located on 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. 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
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applicant should contact the assigned Project Manager if there are any questions regarding
submittal requirements.
12. Permit Requirements: The proposed project would require administrative short plat approval. The land
use review would include public notice and a two-week public comment period. The land use permits
would be processed within an estimated time frame of 6-8 weeks. The application fees are as follows
$6,581 ($6,268 Preliminary Short Plat + $313.40 Technology Fee (5%) = $6,581). Each modification request
is $299.00. A 5% technology fee added to the total cost of the reviews would also be assessed at the time
of the land use application. All fees are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land use
permit application submittal requirements can be found on the Short Plat Submittal Requirements
checklist. The City requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. Please refer to the City’s
Electronic File Standards.
A building permit must be obtained to build buildings and structures. A Construction Permit must be
obtained to install utility lines, transportation improvements and undertake work in City rights -of-ways.
Building and Construction Permits are separate permits. A Final Short Plat application, and its associated
fee, will be required following construction of the subdivision’s infrastructure.
13. 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.
14. 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 permit issuance would apply. For
informational purposes, the 2025 impact fees are as follows:
• A Transportation Impact Fee assessed at $11,485.67 per each new detached dwelling unit.
• A Parks Impact Fee assessed at $3,276.44 per each new detached dwelling unit.
• A Fire Impact Fee assessed at $421.98 per each new detached dwelling unit.
• A Renton School District Impact Fee assessed at $1,003.00 (plus a 5% processing charge) per each
new detached dwelling unit.
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=CityofRenton
15. 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 Alex Morganroth,
Principal Planner, at 425-430-7219 or amorganroth@rentonwa.gov to submit prescreen materials and
subsequent land use application.
16. Expiration: Upon approval, the Short Plat is valid for five (5) years with a possible one-year extension (RMC
4-7-070M). It is the applicant’s responsibility to monitor the expiration dates.