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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land
use action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal
process for the land use action.
Planning:
(Contact: Jill Ding, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov)
1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday
unless otherwise approved by the Development Services Division.
2. Commercial, multi-family, new single family and other nonresidential construction activities shall
be restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday
through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m.
and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays.
3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an
appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and
where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such
as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water
Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates
of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this
work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit.
4. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials,
supplies or fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any
way within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained.
5. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing
around the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees.
Placards shall be placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING –
Protected Trees” or on each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually
protected trees or groups of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on
four (4) sides. In addition, the applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks
are moving near trees.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Huy Huynh, 425-430-7384, hhuynh@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Development Engineering Memo dated October 5, 2025.
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org)
1. No comments at this time.
Technical Services:
(Contact: Stephanie Rary, 425-430-6592, srary@rentonwa.gov)
1. No comments at this time.
Community Services:
(Contact: Jason Lederer, 425-430-6547, jlederer@rentonwa.gov)
1. No comments at this time.
EXHIBIT 13
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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
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Police:
(Contact: Sandra Havlik, 425-430-7520, shavlik@rentonwa.gov)
1. See attached Environmental & Developmental Application Review Sheet.
Building:
(Contact: Rob Shuey, 425-430-7235, rshuey@rentonwa.gov)
1. No comments at this time.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 5th, 2025
TO: Jill Ding, Planner
FROM: Huy Huynh, Civil Engineer II
SUBJECT: West African Community Center
505 South 4th St
LUA24-000390
I have reviewed the application for the West African Community Center located at 505 South 4th St and
have the following comments:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site locates on parcel 7839800145 of approximately 14,998 square feet. The site currently contains
one building. The site is fronted by private property in the south, West and East. The site fronts S 4th St in
the North
WATER: The proposed development is within the City of Renton water service area. There is an
existing 6” cast iron water main North of the site in S 4th St that an deliver 1,400 gpm
(See record drawing W-115608).
SEWER: The proposed development is within the City’s sewer service area. There is an existing 8”
polyvinyl chloride sewer main located in S 4th St (see record drawing S-211006) and an 8”
polyvinyl chloride main located in the alley on the West side of the parcel (see record drawing
S-211007)
STORM: There is an existing 6” concrete storm main located in S 4th St (no record drawing)
TRANSPORTATION: The proposed development fronts S 4th St in the North and an alley to the West.
WATER COMMENTS
1. There is an existing 3/4” domestic water meter (facility ID number MTR-017166) serving the
existing site and building.
a. Upsizing of water meter and service line for the building is required. The sizing of the
meter and of the private service line to the building shall be in accordance with the most
recent edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The applicant will need to confirm
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the proposed number of fixtures. Water meters 2” in size or less will be installed by City
forces and water meter permit is required.
2. Per RRFA, the fire flow is unchanged from the existing building. No new fire hydrants are required.
a. Installation of a “Storz” adapter on the existing fire hydrants within 300 feet of the
development if they are not already equipped with one.
3. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges and meter installation fees
based on the size of the water meters. Current fees can be found in the 2025 Development Fees Document
on the City’s website. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of Civil Construction Permit
issuance.
a. The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. The
2025 water fee is $5,025.00 per 1-inch meter.
b. Drop-in meter fee is $460.00 per 1-inch meter.
c. A credit will be applied to the existing services if abandoned.
d. The full fee schedule can be found at:
SEWER COMMENTS
1. Based on information provided, this proposal does not propose an impact to the on-site sewer
system.
a. If a commercial kitchen is proposed, then a grease trap/interceptor is required.
STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS
1. Based on the information provided, this proposal does not propose an impact to surface water.
TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS
1. As this project is proposing no new construction or additions valued at over $175,000, no street
frontage improvements or right of way dedication are required. However, if during the project
review, the scope of work changes, the project may be subject to frontage improvements and
2. A traffic impact analysis is required when the estimated vehicular traffic generated from a
proposed development exceeds 20 vehicles per hour in either the AM (6:00 – 9:00) or PM (3:00
– 6:00) peak periods. The analysis must include a discussion on traffic circulation to and from
the site and onsite traffic circulation. The study shall include trip generation and trip distribution
for the project for both AM and PM peak hours.
a. A Traffic Memorandum was submitted as part of the land use application. The
memorandum includes an independent trip generation analysis comparing the trip
volumes of the existing store located in Hillman City with those projected for the
proposed new store. The analysis concluded that the proposed development would
result in a net increase of 31 weekday trips, including a reduction of 17 trips during the
AM peak hour and an increase of 6 trips during the PM peak hour. Staff has reviewed
the memo and concurs with the report.
3. 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 vehicle trips is $8,034.94 per trip.
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GENERAL COMMENTS
1. The fees listed are for 2025. The fees that are current at the time of the respective permit issuance
will be levied. Please see the City of Renton website for the current fee schedule.
2. All civil plans shall conform to the current City of Renton survey and drafting standards. Current
drafting standards can be found on the City of Renton website.
3. A separate plan submittal will be required for a construction permit for utility work and street
improvements. All plans shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of Washington.
Please see the City of Renton website for the Construction Permit Application and Construction
Permit Process and Submittal Requirements. Please contact the City to schedule a construction
permit intake meeting.
4. A demo permit is required for the demolition of the existing building(s). The demo permit shall be
acquired through the building department.
5. All utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) serving the proposed development
must be underground in accordance with RMC 4-6-090. The construction of these franchise
utilities must be inspected and approved by a City of Renton inspector.
6. Retaining walls that are 4’ or taller from bottom of footing and stormwater detention vaults will
require a separate building permit. Structural calculations and plans prepared by a licensed
engineer will be required as part of the building permit review.
7. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s
Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
8. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in
accordance with code requirements.
a. 7-feet minimum horizontal and 1-foot vertical separation between storm and
other utilities is required with the exception of water lines which require 10-
feet horizontal and 1.5-feet vertical.
b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other
structure or wall or building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining
wall or of the building.
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PROJECT LUA24-000390
West African Community Center
505 S 4th St., Renton, WA
City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
POLICE RELATED COMMENTS
CALLS FOR SERVICE
Due to the building location in a busier downtown area of the city, 911 calls for service
may include well-checks on individuals, drug use, transient’s and unwanted’s (loitering,
trespassing and/or mental issues), just to name a few. Safety challenges in the downtown
core, whether perceived or real, require a multi-faceted approach by police, city, local
businesses, and organizations implementing Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design (CPTED).
REMODEL/CONSTRUCTION PHASE
To protect materials and equipment it is recommended that all materials and tools be
locked up when not in use. Toolboxes and storage containers should be secured with
heavy-duty padlocks and kept locked when not in use.
COMPLETED BUILDING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Access Control
1. Establish transitional zones for drivers and pedestrians to indicate movement from
public to semipublic to private spaces. Examples are pedestrian paths that lead to
entrances, especially from rear parking lots to main entrances located at the front of a
building.
2. Clearly define and identify public entrances with architectural elements, lighting,
landscaping, paving and signage. This should include pedestrian and vehicle scale
wayfinding signage, roadway and parking lot markings and other devices to guide
and direct visitors.
3. Doors/Glass - All exterior doors should be made of solid metal or metal over wood,
with heavy-duty deadbolt locks, latch guards or pry-resistant cylinders around the
locks, and peepholes. All strike plates should have 2-1/2 to 3” wood screws. If glass
doors are used, they should be fitted with the hardware described above and
additionally be fitted with a layer of security film. Security film can increase the
strength of the glass by up to 300%, greatly reducing the likelihood of breaking glass
to gain entry.
4. Due to the front of this building having numerous glass windows and doors, bollards
should be strategically placed along the front of this whole building to prevent
vehicles accidently or purposely ramming through them. In recent years, burglaries
where suspects have used vehicles to ram into glass doors and/or windows has
increased, ensuring this is a real possibility that it could occur here. In lieu of
concrete bollards being placed into the ground, cement planters are another option
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that also provide safety but can be aesthetically pleasing when filled with flowers or
plants.
5. Alarms and monitored surveillance is recommended for the building and surrounding
area for security.
Lighting
Lighting is collectively considered to be one of the most important security features.
Good lighting has been documented to deter crime and produce a more secure
environment. Good lighting also enhances the effectiveness of CCTV systems. All areas
of parking and pedestrian travel need to have adequate lighting. This will assist in the
deterrent of crime and provide safe pedestrian travel for visitors and staff around the area.
1. Choose lighting fixtures and bulb types and place lighting in a way that will allow
people to be recognized from at least 25 feet away.
2. Select lighting placement, bulb type and lighting fixtures that provides appropriate
and consistent lighting for the space and use. Lighting should illuminate building
address numbers, access points, corners, and walls, and be break resistant and
tamperproof.
3. Place lighting around building entrances and parking areas to allow for natural
surveillance. A few interior lights can provide additional light onto the parking lot
and sidewalk which will allow any passersby to monitor activity inside the premise at
night and report suspicious activity.
Landscaping
The “Broken Window Theory” says, “An ordered and clean environment – one which is
maintained – sends the signal the area is monitored, and that criminal behavior will not be
tolerated.”
All trees should be trimmed six to eight feet up from the ground. Shrubs should be
pruned to no more than two to three feet tall. This will help eliminate areas of
concealment for suspicious persons. Trees and shrubs which are not maintained can
cause safety issues.
Territoriality/Signage
Territoriality refers to measures that reinforce a message of ownership over the business.
The most straight-forward examples of territoriality are signs restricting access, directing
customers and visitors to the main entry doors and reception areas, as well as posting the
businesses hours of operation. The public needs to be made aware at all times of what
space is private and what space is public. Signs and graphics can also assure staff and the
public that their safety is being monitored. Likewise, potential perpetrators may be
deterred by a notice that they are under surveillance.
Defining clear borders is another step that reinforces territoriality. A low fence or hedge
around the edge of the property may not physically stop a trespasser, but it helps identify
where public space ends and private space begins. This building abuts to a railroad
which typically attracts transient activity. To deter from unwanted’s crossing from the
railroad onto your property, I strongly suggest that fencing be placed along the back and
sides to prevent access. The fence will provide both a physical and psychological barrier
to any person with criminal intent and will demonstrate that this area is private property.
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Maintenance further reinforces territoriality. Any unkempt part of the property will soon
send a message that no one is particularly concerned about or possessive of that part of
the business. If the area remains neglected, it will also seem ideal for misbehavior or
loitering.
The above-mentioned suggestions are from Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design (CPTED) ideology. CPTED focuses on preventing crime by designing your
physical environment to positively influence human behavior. These are only
recommendations based on the CPTED philosophy and if implemented cannot guarantee
that the area will be impervious to crime.
If you have any questions regarding the information provided in this plan review, please
feel free to contact me at 425-430-7520 or at shavlik@rentonwa.gov
Sandra Havlik
Police Communications & Engagement Coordinator/PIO
Renton Police Department
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