HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit_9_Advisory_Notes_260205_v1DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
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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: Valerie Porter, 425-430-7288, vporter@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. 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.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Michael Sippo, 425-430-7298,msippo@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated February 3, 2026.
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org)
1. See Attached Fire Memo dated January 22, 2026.
Technical Services:
(Contact: Amanda Askren, 425-430-7369, aaskren@rentonwa.gov)
1. No comments at this time.
Community Services:
(Contact: Erica Schmitz, 425-430-6614, eschmitz@rentonwa.gov)
1. Parks Impact fee per Ordinance 5670 applies.
Police:
(Contact: Cyndie Morris, 425-430-7521, cmorris@rentonwa.gov)
1. No comments at this time.
Building:
(Contact: Rob Shuey, 425-430-7290, rshuey@rentonwa.gov)
1. Recommendations of the geotechnical report must be followed as a condition of building permits.
EXHIBIT 9
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: February 3, 2026
June 20, 2011
TO: Valerie Porter, Senior Planner
FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer 3
SUBJECT: Fitness 19
3208 NE Sunset Blvd
LUA25-000441
I have reviewed for the Fitness 19 Gym project located at parcel 042305-9153 (3208 NE Sunset
Blvd). The following comments are based on the land-use application submittal made to the City
of Renton by the applicant.
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
1. The project is within the City of Renton’s water service area in the Highlands 565 hydraulic
zone. The approximate static water pressure is 81 psi at the elevation of 376 feet. The site is
located outside of an Aquifer Protection Area.
a. 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).
2. Below is a summary of the existing fire hydrants in the vicinity of the site. Please refer to the
Fire Authority for fire hydrant requirements:
a. One at the northwest corner of the building within the rear portion of the
loading/maintenance drive (Hydrant ID No. HYD-NE-00380).
b. One southwest of the where NE 13th St connects into the loading/maintenance
drive (Hydrant ID No. HYD-NE-00010)
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c. Three within the parking lot along the front of the building serving multiple
businesses in the northeast, east and southeast parking frontage portions of the
building (Hydrant ID No. HYD-NE-00008, HYD-NE-00007 & HYD-NE-00009).
3. The site contains multiple existing water and fire meters that serves multiple portions of the
building. The tenant space for the Fitness 19 has its own dedicated fire service and water
meter.
a. There is an existing 2” domestic water service and meter (MTR-016260) located
west of the tenant space within the loading/maintenance drive.
i. 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. Applicant to provide confirmation or design
during the building permit application.
ii. Applicant shall 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. Applicant to provide
confirmation or design during the building permit application.
b. There is an existing 8” fire water service and meter (MTR-017998) located west of
the tenant space within the loading/maintenance drive with a single check
detector assembly.
i. A (DCDA) double check detector assembly for backflow prevention is required to
replace the single check detector assembly per City standard plan no. 350.3.
The applicant shall submit plans with the building permit application showing
the replacement of the assembly.
c. There is an existing 2” irrigation meter (MTR-017315) and a 1.5” DCVA serving the
property.
4. The current plan does not change the number of fixtures within the space or alter the space
in a manner that anticipates upgrades to the water or fire demand. The requirements below
may be applicable if the scope of the project changes or major tenant improvements occur
within the space.
a. Renton Regional Fire Authority indicates that sprinklers are required throughout the
space, however, the system is approved as exists barring any changes to walls or
ceilings.
b. If the project proposes to upsize the water meter or additional meters are needed, the
development will be subject to applicable water system development charges (SDC’s)
and meter installation fees based on the size of the new meters for domestic uses and
fire sprinkler use.
i. The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the
project. The 2026 water fees are $5,025 per 1-inch meter, $25,125 per 1-1/2-inch
meter, $40,200 per 2-inch meter, $80,400 per 3-inch meter, and $125,625 per 4-
inch meter.
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ii. Water service installation charges for each proposed domestic water service is
applicable. Water Service installation fee is $2,875.00 per 1-inch service line,
$4,605.00 per 1-1/2-inch service line, and $4,735.00 per 2-inch service line.
iii. Drop-in meter fee is $460.00 per 1-inch meter, $750.00 per 1-1/2-inch meter, and
$950.00 per 2-inch meter. Meters larger than 2-inches are set by the contractor
and a processing fee of $220 is required.
iv. Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size
has been determined. SDC fees are assessed and payable at permit issuance.
SEWER
1. Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton.
a. 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).
2. If the existing sewer service will be reused, no sewer system development charges are
applicable.
a. If the domestic water meter size is required to be upsized or additional meters are
required as a result of the project, applicable SDC fees would be required. Credit
would be provided for the existing meter size.
SURFACE WATER
1. 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.
2. The project is not currently proposing any exterior improvements. 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.
3. If any exterior improvements are proposed with new impervious area, the 2026 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. 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.
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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.
2. 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.
a. 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.
b. If parking lot standards are triggered due to valuation requirements, review of the
driveway access points meeting current standards may be required, including
applicable width and/or ADA standards.
3. A traffic scoping memorandum dated November 20, 2025 was prepared by Heath &
Associates. The site generated traffic volumes were calculated using data from the Institute
of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 12th Edition.
a. The analysis determined vehicular traffic generated from a proposed development
did not exceed 20 net new vehicles per hour in either the AM (6:00 – 9:00) or PM (3:00
– 6:00) peak periods and provided a discussion on the methodology for determining
how the ITE average trip rate was calculated by using Health/Fitness Club as the
proposed use (Land Use 490) for the use versus Supermarket as the existing use
(LUC 850).
b. Staff concurs that these elements align with the proposed use as a health and
fitness club and that the existing use was a grocery store (Saar’s Supersaver Foods).
c. Based on the calculations provided, the proposed change in use would average a
decrease of 1,267 new daily vehicle trips for Health/Fitness Club (LUC 490).
Weekday peak hour AM trips would generate a decrease of 13 new vehicle trips, with
-1 (25 versus 26) vehicles leaving and -12 (26 versus 38) vehicles entering the site.
Weekday peak hour PM trips would generate a decrease of 102 new vehicle trips,
with -43 (62 versus 105) vehicles entering and -59 (46 versus 105) vehicles exiting the
site.
d. City staff concurs with the conclusion that “Fitness 19 is a proposed health and
fitness club seeking to occupy a 28,631 square foot commercial building that was
formerly a supermarket. The change in use is estimated to result in a net reduction
in daily and peak hour trip activity. Consequently, no additional analysis is identified
at this time.”
4. Any change in project scope differing than described above may subject the development to
transportation impact fees. Fees will be assessed at the time of a complete building permit
application. The 2026 transportation impact fee for net new pm peak hour person vehicle
trips is $8,031.94 per trip.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2026 only and will be
assessed based on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance,
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as applicable to the permit type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current fee schedule.
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: January 22, 2026
TO: Valerie Porter, Senior Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Fitness 19 Comments
Environmental Impact Comments:
1. Fire impact fees do not apply to this change of use as the new use is less than the
previous use.
Fire Code Comments:
1. No fire flow or fire hydrant requirement changes for this proposed change of use.
2. 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.
3. Annual permits may be required for a place of assembly.
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