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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use
action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for
the land use action.
Planning:
(Contact: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov)
1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless
otherwise approved by the Development Services Division.
2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall be
restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through
Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight
o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays.
3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an
appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where
no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch,
sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design
Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and
March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to
final inspection and approval of the permit.
4. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is
being cleared.
5. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or
fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the
area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained.
6. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around
the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be
placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on
each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups
of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the
applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Mike Sippo, 425-430-7298, msippo@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated January 9, 2025
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org)
Environmental Impact Comments:
1. The fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $579.41 per townhome unit. This fee is paid at
building permit issuance.
Fire Code Comments:
1. The highest fire flow requirement would be for the proposed four-unit buildings at the rate of 3,250
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gpm if built with non-rated construction and no fire sprinklers, which is the base residential code
requirement for the proposed four-buildings. Looped water mains are required to be provided for all
buildings with fire flows over 2,500 gpm per city ordinance.
2. The fire flow for the five-unit buildings would be 2,750 and the fire flow for the six-unit buildings would
be 3,000 gpm. These buildings are larger but are required to have residential style fire sprinkler
systems fed from a domestic water meter. These buildings would require three fire hydrants each.
3. Water system requirements and plans have been approved with the previous Phase I development. It
does include building separations and sidewalks between the buildings proposed along Jefferson
Avenue.
4. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required to be minimum 20 feet wide 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 all
buildings. Dead end streets that exceed 150-feet in length require an approved turnaround.
Police:
(Contact: Cyndie Parks, 425-430-7521, cparks@rentonwa.gov)
1. See attached Memo dated January 10, 2025
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: January 9, 2025
TO: Alex Morganroth, Principal Planner
FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer III, Plan Review
SUBJECT: Solera Townhomes
2805 Sunset Ln NE
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I have reviewed for the Solera Townhomes project located at 2805 Sunset Ln NE, parcel(s) 722780-1785, 722780-
1235 and 722780-1405. The following comments are based on the land-use application submittal made to the City
of Renton by the applicant.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The Solera Townhomes are a planned 90-unit townhome condominium development that is located on blocks C
and D of the Solera Master Plan. Lots C and D are in the City’s CV zone with a combined site are of approximately
3.87 acres. Neighboring properties include the Solera Apartments complex to the east, sunset Park to the south,
and various multifamily apartments/condominiums to the north and west. The site is comprised of 2 future parcels
and 3 existing parcels to be recorded with the Solera Master Plan final plat (Lots C & D) and the parcels are bisected
by new NE 11th St with frontages facing private property, NE 10th St, NE 11th St, NE 12th St, Jefferson Ave NE and
Harrington Pl NE. Both building parcels are rectangular, cleared and stabilized with generally flat and slopes from
northeast to southwest. The site contains utility stubs at locations extending into the blocks from Jefferson Ave NE,
NE 11th St and Harrington Pl NE for the future development connections.
WATER
1. The subject development is within the City of Renton’s water service area and in the Highlands 565-pressure
zone. Static water pressure is approximately 91 psi at elevation 354. There are existing water mains on and
in the vicinity of the site:
• There is an existing 12-inch water main in NE 10th St (see City water plan W-1) south of the site with
a capacity of 4,800 gpm.
• There is an existing 8-inch water main in NE 12th St (see City water plan W-1878) north of the site with a
capacity of 2,400 gpm.
• There is an existing 16-inch water main in NE 12th St (see city Water Plan W-1418) north of the site with
a capacity of 5,500 GPM. (Highlands 435 Pressure Zone).
• There is an existing 8-inch water main in Harrington Pl NE (See Water Plan W-0093) west of the site with
a capacity of 1,250 GPM. (Highlands 435 Pressure Zone).
• As a part of the Solera development there were 12-inch water main extensions constructed in Jefferson
Ave NE, NE 11th St, and Harrington Pl NE. The extensions connect into the existing 12-inch water main in
NE 10th St (see City water plan W-3875) on the south end of the site, the existing 12-inch water main in
NE Sunset Blvd (see City water plan W-3179) on the east end of the site, and the existing 8-inch water
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main in NE 12th St (see City water plan W-1878) on the north end of the site (two connections). The
recently constructed water mains can be found in City water plan W-417801.
• 12-inch water main stubs were constructed from the new 12-inch main in Jefferson Ave NE and NE
11th St into Alleys A, B and C to serve development in Blocks C and D.
2. The site is located outside of the City’s wellhead protection areas.
SEWER
1. The subject development is located in the City of Renton sewer service area. There are existing sewer mains
on and in the vicinity of the site:
• There is an existing 8-inch wastewater main located in the vacated right-of-way of Harrington Place NE
(see City plan no. S-1114).
• There is an existing 8-inch wastewater main located in NE 10th Street (see City plan no. S-3875).
• There is an existing 8-inch wastewater main located in NE 12th Street (see City plan no. S-1114).
• As a part of the Solera development there were 8-inch water main extensions constructed in
Jefferson Ave NE, NE 11th St, and Harrington Pl NE (See City Plan S-4178). The extensions connect
into the existing 8-inch water main in NE 10th St (see City plan no S-3875) on the south end of the
site. The Solera development sewer mains and stubs are in the process of final approval and turn-
over to the City and until permit finalization, physical connections will be prohibited.
• 8-inch sewer main stubs were constructed from the new 8-inch main in Jefferson Ave NE and NE 11th
St into Alleys A, B and C to serve development in Blocks C and D.
STORM
1. The site topography generally slopes from the northeast to the southwest and site falls within the Peak Rate
Flow Control Standard area matching Existing Site Conditions and is within the East Lake Washington
Drainage Basin.
• There is an existing 36-inch stormwater main located in NE 12th St (see City plan no R-156404).
• There is an existing 12-inch stormwater main located in Harrington Pl NE (see City plan no R-156603).
• There is an existing 18-inch stormwater main located in NE 10th St(see City plan no R-387535).
• The Sunset Regional Stormwater Facility, which consists of bioretention cells to infiltrate
stormwater, is located in the northeast corner of the Sunset Neighborhood Park. A portion of the
tributary area directed to the regional facility includes approximately 0.77 acres in area from the
Greater Highland Shopping Center north of NE 10th Street (see City plan no D-3658)
• NE 12th St is included in the Sunset Area Green Connections plan as outlined in the Sunset Area
Surface Water Master Plan. Installation of stormwater facilities upgrades, including 8-ft bioretention
stormwater facilities along the south side of NE 12th St were installed by the developer as a portion
of Civil Construction Permit C21-001020 for the Solera Master Plan.
• As a part of the Solera development there were 8, 12, 18 and 36-inch storm drainage main extensions
and bioretention planters constructed in Jefferson Ave NE, NE 11th St, and Harrington Pl NE. The
extensions connect into the existing 18-inch storm main in NE 10th St and 36-inch storm main in NE
12th St on the north and south ends of the site.
• 12-inch storm main stubs were constructed from the new mains in Jefferson Ave NE, Harrington Pl
NE and NE 11th St into Alleys A, B and C to serve development in Blocks C and D.
TRANSPORTATION
1. The proposed development fronts NE 10th St to the south, NE 12th St to the north, Jefferson Ave NE to the
east, and Harrington Pl NE along the western portion of Block D. Newly constructed NE 11th St spans
east/west and bisects the lots connecting to NE Sunset Blvd, Jefferson Ave NE and Harrington Pl NE.
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• NE 10th St is classified as a residential access road and was constructed as a portion of the City of
Renton’s Sunset Lane NE Improvement Plan.
• NE 12th St is classified as a collector arterial road with an existing right-of-way (ROW) width of 50 feet.
NE 12th St was constructed as a portion of the Solera Master Plan under civil construction permit
C21-001020 which is in the process of dedicating 9.5 feet of ROW along the project frontage and
constructed sidewalk, planter and bioretention frontage improvements.
• Harrington Pl NE is classified as a residential access road with an existing ROW width of
approximately 50 feet. Harrington Pl NE was constructed as a portion of the Solera Master Plan
under civil construction permit C21-001020 which is in the process of dedicating 1.5 feet of ROW
along the project frontage and constructed sidewalk, planter and bioretention frontage
improvements.
• Sunset Lane NE (to be renamed to Jefferson Ave NE, north/south, and NE 11th St, east/west, with final
plat recording) is classified as a residential access road with an existing right-of-way width of
approximately 50 feet. Jefferson Ave NE and NE 11th were constructed as a portion of the Solera
Master Plan under civil construction permit C21-001020 which will dedicate 9 feet of ROW along the
Jefferson Ave NE frontage and 59 feet along the NE 11th St frontage. Both streets constructed
sidewalk, planter and bioretention frontage improvements.
• Alley access points were constructed into Blocks C and D a four points fronting Jefferson Ave NE and
NE 11th St to provide residential access to the future blocks from the newly constructed streets.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
WATER
1. The applicant has submitted a preliminary Overall Utility plan with the land use application that was
prepared by KPFF, dated October, 2024. The plan shows that new water mains routing through Blocks C and
D will connect at the stubs in Jefferson Ave NE and NE 11th St providing looped connections through the main
block alleys and stub outs.
a. Based on the project information submitted by the applicant for the pre-application meeting,
Renton Regional Fire Authority has determined that the preliminary fire flow demand for the
proposed development is 3,250 gpm for the four-unit buildings (assuming non-rated
construction and no fire sprinklers), 2,750 gpm for the five-unit buildings (required to be
sprinkled), and 3,000 gpm for the six-unit buildings (required to be sprinkled). The looped main
along Harrington Ave ne, Harrington PL NE, Jefferson Ave NE, NE 11th St, and NE 12th St is
sufficient for the minimum fire flow of 3,250 GPM.
b. For the four-unit buildings, four fire hydrants are required, one within 150 feet and the remaining
three within 300 feet of each of the proposed buildings. The five and six-unit buildings require
having three fire hydrants of coverage each.
c. The contractor shall coordinate the transfer of existing water services to the existing 12” water
main within Harrington PL NE per the conditions of Solera 1 (Civil Permit C21-001020) shown on
Sheet C6.15, Note 2. Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) will be required to be installed for the
transfer of the water services.
d. The proposed water utility layout is conceptually accepted with the addition of a dead-end main
placed along the extents of townhomes 10-12. Dead-end mains within the alleys will be a
minimum of 6-inches with a 2-inch blow-off assembly at the end of the per Appendix K 3-01.1.
2. Refer to City of Renton General Design and Construction Standards for Water Main Extensions as shown in
Appendix K of the City’s 2019 Water System Plan.
a. A separate 1-inch minimum domestic water service line and meter is required for each for each
townhome unit. The water meters are required to be placed within landscaped areas and not
be placed within proposed driveways.
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b. A DCVA is required downstream of the meter on private property for townhomes served by a fire
sprinkler system.
c. Townhomes three stories or higher require a DCVA immediately downstream of the meter on
private property for premise isolation.
d. A pressure reducing valve (PRV) is required downstream of the domestic water meters because
the water pressure is over 80 psi.
e. Meter sizing shall be based on Uniform Plumbing Code meter sizing criteria.
f. Installation of a landscape irrigation meter and double check valve assembly (DCVA), as
applicable.
g. Civil plans for the water main improvements will be required and must be prepared by a
professional engineer registered in the State of Washington. Please refer to City of Renton
General Design and Construction Standards for Water Main Extensions as shown in Appendix
K of the City’s 2019 Water System Plan.
h. A 15-foot wide public water easement is required for all water mains located within the private
alleys.
3. Adequate horizontal and vertical separation between the new water main and other utilities (storm sewer
pipes and vaults, sanitary sewer, power, gas, electrical) shall be provided for the operation and maintenance
of the City mains.
4. Retaining walls, rockeries or similar structures cannot be installed over the water main unless the water
main is inside a steel casing.
5. The development is subject to the City’s Sunset Lane latecomer’s assessments for roadway and utilities
improvements.
a. The latecomers assessment for Parcel 8 (current proposal) was paid during issuance of Civil
Construction Permit C21-001020.
6. The development is subject to a water system development charge (SDC) fee. The SDC fee for water is based
on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project.
a. The current 2025 water fee for a single 1-inch meter is $5,025.00 per meter, 1-1/2 inch meter is
$25,125.00 and a 2-inch meter is $40,200.00. The SDC for fire meters based on fire-line supply
size is $3,355.00 for 1-1/2 inch meter, $5,368.00 for a 2-inch meter, $10,735.00 for a 3-inch
meter, $16,776.00 for a 4-inch meter and $33,551.00 for a 6-inch meter. A water system
redevelopment credit is applicable to all existing water meters that were abandoned.
SEWER
1. The applicant has submitted a preliminary Overall Utility plan with the land use application that was
prepared by KPFF, dated October, 2024. The plan shows that new sewer mains routing through Blocks C
and D will connect at the stubs in Jefferson Ave NE and NE 11th St.
a. The existing sewer main in the vacated Harrington right-of-way shall be abandoned and
manhole MH0810 relocated or replaced onto the east property line of the 637730-0000 parcel.
b. Any groundwater discharge shall meet the requirements of the project’s coverage under the
NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit. If ground water cannot be discharged through
stormwater, construction stormwater directed to the public sewer system will require
approval of King County, a KC Industrial Waste permit and Renton discharge permit.
2. The proposed sewer main improvements as shown on the composite utility civil plan submitted with the
Land Use Application provides the required 8-inch sewer main extension within the private alleys of Blocks
C and D to the upstream end of the project frontage. Required extension of the new 8-inch sewer mains
must be shown within the private alleys that provides the required sanitary sewer service to each building.
The following sewer system improvements are required:
a. A 15-foot public sewer easement is required for all sewer mains within the private alleys.
b. Civil plans for the sewer main improvements will be required and must be prepared by a
professional engineer registered in the State of Washington.
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3. The development is subject to the City’s Sunset Lane latecomer’s assessments for roadway and utilities
improvements.
a. The latecomers assessment for Parcel 8 (current proposal) was paid during issuance of Civil
Construction Permit C21-001020.
4. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee.
a. The current 2025 wastewater fee for a single 1-inch meter is $4,025.00 per meter, 1-1/2 inch
meter is $20,125.00 and a 2-inch meter is $32,200.00.
5. The development may be subject to King County Wastewater Treatment Division capacity charge.
Information about the charge including rates may be found here:
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/wastewater-treatment/sewer-system-
services/capacity-charge/about
SURFACE WATER
1. The development is subject to a system development charge (SDC) for stormwater. The 2025 SDC for
stormwater is $0.94 per square foot of new impervious surface area, but not less than $2,350.00. The fee
that is current will be charged at the time of construction permit issuance.
2. The development is subject to the City’s Sunset Lane latecomer’s assessments for roadway and utilities
improvements.
a. The latecomers assessment for Parcel 8 (current proposal) was paid during issuance of Civil
Construction Permit C21-001020.
3. A preliminary Drainage Plan and Technical Information Report (TIR), dated September, 2024, was
submitted by KPFF with the Land Use Application. Based on the City of Renton’s flow control map, the site
falls under Peak Rate Flow Control Standard (matching Existing Site Conditions) and is located within the
East Lake Washington Drainage Basin. The development is subject to a Full Drainage Review in accordance
with the 2022 Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM). All nine core requirements and the six
special requirements have been discussed in the Technical Information Report. The detention, water
quality and conveyance shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM that is current at the time of the
civil construction permit application. The applicant has proposed to connect to the storm drainage stubs
located in Jefferson Ave NE and NE 11th St. The project is not proposing any drainage diversions.
a. Due to the project’s location within the peak rate flow control matching existing site conditions
the proposal shows preliminary exemption to flow control due to the existing site having been a
large shopping center prior to 1979. Staff generally concurs with this exemption. During the
civil construction permit process, the final detention design will be reviewed in full detail to
ensure that the flow control standards are being met as outlined in the 2022 RSWDM.
b. The applicant is proposing the use of bioretention facilities meet Core Requirement #8,
specifically, “enhanced basic water quality”. Staff generally concurs with the design and will
review in full detail during the civil construction permit process, to ensure that the water quality
standards are being met as outlined in the 2022 RSWDM.
c. On-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required for the site. On-site BMPs shall
be evaluated in order of preference by feasibility as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2022
RSWDM. All targeted impervious area to the maximum extent feasible shall be conveyed to an
On-site BMP.
i. The applicant is proposing the use of bioretention facilities to meet Core Requirement #9.
Staff generally concurs with the design and will review in full detail during the civil
construction permit process, to ensure that the water quality standards are being met as
outlined in the 2022 RSWDM.
d. The following stormwater improvements are required and shall be discussed or revised within
the TIR:
i. All Core Requirements and Special Requirements must be evaluated within the TIR.
ii. The site is not located within the flood hazard area.
4. Storm drainage improvements along all public street frontages are required to conform to the City’s street
and stormwater conveyance standards. Any new storm drain installed on or off-site shall be designed and
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sized in accordance with standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2022 RSWDM and shall account for the total
upstream tributary area, assuming developed conditions for onsite tributary areas and existing conditions
for any offsite tributary areas.
5. A geotechnical report for the site was prepared by Earth Solutions NW, LLC. dated September, 2020, and
was provided with the land-use submittal. The report includes 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.
a. The geotechnical report indicates that the site soils primarily consist of medium dense to dense
and compact silty sand and sand deposits.
i. Due to the underlying soils, the geotechnical and technical information reports determine
that large scale infiltration is infeasible, however, limited infiltration flow devices such as
bio-swales and rain gardens to the extent practicable are allowed, given that overflow
provisions are incorporated into the final design. Staff concurs with this recommendation
and will provide final review of infiltration options during the civil construction permit
process.
6. Civil plans for the sewer main improvements will be required and must be prepared by a professional
engineer registered in the State of Washington.
7. Erosion control measures and construction stormwater pollution prevention measures to meet the City
requirements shall be proved for during the civil construction permit process.
8. A Construction Stormwater General Permit from Department of Ecology will be required since grading and
clearing of the site exceeds one acre. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required for this
site.
9. The current Surface Water Standard Plans shall be used in all drainage plan submittals. The current City
of Renton Standard Details is available online in the City of Renton website.
TRANSPORTATION
1. Street and frontage requirements: The proposed development fronts NE 10th St to the south, NE 12th St to
the north, Jefferson Ave NE to the east, and Harrington Pl NE along the western portion of Block D. Newly
constructed NE 11th St spans east/west and bisects the lots connecting to NE Sunset Blvd, Jefferson Ave
NE and Harrington Pl NE. Since the project is proposing greater than $175,000 in exterior improvements,
frontage improvements are required in accordance to RMC 4-6-060.
a. All street frontages were constructed to current standards as a portion of the overall Solera Site
Master Plan civil construction permit C21-001020. No additional frontage improvements are
required.
b. Seven alleys each with a pavement width of 16-ft, are proposed to provide access to each
townhome unit.
c. No parking is allowed within the 16-ft paved roadway of the alleys.
2. On and off-site ADA (including the street frontages), curbing, sidewalk and parking lot/drive-aisle
improvements will be reviewed in conjunction with the civil construction permit for the project and will
require a grading plan consisting of spot elevations and slopes showing that ADA and City specifications
are being met.
3. Street lighting and street trees are required to meet current city standards. Final lighting plans are required
to be submitted with the civil construction permit application and will be reviewed during the construction
utility permit review.
a. Street lighting and street trees were installed as a portion of the overall Solera Site Master
Plan civil construction permit C21-001020.
b. Any existing street lights impacted or removed during constructed shall be replaced with
street lights meeting current streetlight standards.
4. Undergrounding of all existing and proposed utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-090.
a. No existing overhead utilities are proposed to be undergrounded.
b. The applicant is proposing to underground all new utilities.
5. Paving and trench restoration will comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay Requirements.
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6. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations. Driveways shall be designed in accordance with
City standard plans 104.4 and 104.5.
a. The maximum width of any driveway shall not exceed 30-feet.
b. Driveways shall be located a minimum of 5-feet from property lines.
c. Maximum driveway slope is 8%
7. A Traffic Impact Analysis and Traffic Consistency Memorandum dated March 2021 by TENW Transportation
Engineering Northwest was reviewed as a portion of the Solera Master Plan civil construction permit
application (C21001020).
a. The proposal of 90-units is less than the 96-unit traffic volumes as previously approved in the
master application.
8. The development is subject to the City’s Sunset Lane latecomer’s assessments for roadway and utilities
improvements.
a. The latecomers assessment for Parcel 8 (current proposal) was paid during issuance of Civil
Construction Permit C21-001020.
9. Payment of the transportation impact fee is applicable on the construction of the development at the time
of application for the building permit.
a. The current 2025 rate of transportation impact fee for a townhome is $6,987.79 per unit. The
transportation impact fee that is current at the time of building permit application will be
levied, payable at building permit issuance.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. All existing and proposed utility lines and poles (i.e. power, electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) along
property frontage and 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.
3. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance with code
requirements.
a. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is required with
the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft vertical.
b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or wall or building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the building.
4. 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:
http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473
5. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets.
6. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2024 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.
Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee schedule.A demo permit is required for the
demolition of the existing buildings/foundations. The demo permit shall be acquired through the building
department.
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PROJECT LUA24-000375
Solera Townhomes
2805 NE 10th St. Renton, WA.
City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
POLICE RELATED COMMENTS
Estimated 911 Calls For Service Annually: 79
VULNERABILITY OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
Construction Phase
Theft from construction sites is common. To protect materials, equipment, and tools it is
recommended that all materials and tools be locked up or removed from the site when not
in-use; this is especially true of any copper wiring, copper fixtures or plumbing pieces in
bulk or installed. The site should have security lighting; construction trailers or storage
containers should be completely fenced in with portable security fencing. This fencing
will provide both a physical and psychological barrier to prospective criminals and will
demonstrate the area is private property.
Construction trailers should be kept locked when not in use and should be fitted with
heavy-duty deadbolts with extended strike plates. Glass windows in construction trailers
should be shatter resistant. If onsite toolboxes are utilized, they should be secured to the
ground (or a structure) and locked with heavy-duty padlocks when not in use. “No
Trespassing” signs. These signs will aid police when making contacts with unwanted
individuals on the property if they are observed vandalizing or stealing building
materials.
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Each unit should have solid core doors, preferably metal or solid wood, with peepholes.
The doors should have heavy-duty deadbolt locks with a minimum 1-½” throw and
installed with 3” wood screws. Any external storage areas should also have solid wood
or metal doors, with deadbolts and latch guards installed.
Sliding windows and glass patio doors should have secondary locks installed to restrict
movement. Simply placing a sturdy, fitted dowel into the tracks may be adequate.
Stairways should be constructed of lattice, wood or metal railing so that visibility is
possible through them. There should not be solid walls in any stairway that would limit
visibility up and down the stairs or provide a place for a criminal to hide while waiting
for someone to target. Balcony construction should also be of lattice or railing – no solid
walls, for the same reason.
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Security lighting should be installed along sidewalks, in stairways, foyers, and pathways.
Each residential unit should have individual unit numbers clearly posted with numbers at
least 6” in height and of a color contrasting with the building. Unit numbers should also
be illuminated so that they are easily located. This will assist emergency personnel in
locating the correct location for response.
Latch guards should be installed on pedestrian doors leading to the outside. Any lever-
handled doorknob located on the outside is discouraged unless accompanied by a
secondary lock (i.e., deadbolt). These are easy to pry/damage to obtain access inside a
building. Where egress might be an issue, bar-releases can be installed to meet Fire Code
requirements. This would include any supply, utility, or maintenance rooms.
Any detached storage units should have latch guards and deadbolts installed. Dumpster
locations should be secured within their own housing and well lit. If possible, creating a
dumpster location that can be secured for resident’s use but accessible for waste
management is suggested.
Landscaping should be installed with the objective of allowing visibility from both inside
the buildings and outside. Too much dense landscaping could make residents feel
isolated and will provide criminals with concealment to commit crimes such as burglary
and vandalism.
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