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February 27, 2026
Ferose Babu
15022 135th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
SUBJECT: "2nd On Hold" Notice
LOMR-F Shoreline Exemption/Minor Fill / LUA25-000345, SME
Dear Mr. Babu,
During our review, staff has determined that additional information is necessary in order to proceed further.
The following information will need to be submitted before May 27, 2026 so that we may continue the review
of the above subject application:
1. Please address the comments in the attached memo from Michael Sippo, dated February 27, 2026.
If you have questions regarding any of these comments, please reach out to Michael at
msippo@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7298.
The review of your project has been placed on hold until these comments are addressed and updated plans
and reports are submitted for review. Please make sure all plans are report are formatted in accordance with
the City’s adopted Electronic File Standards. When you are ready to resubmit, please contact me for a link
to our FTP site where all submittal items will be uploaded for review.
Please contact me at jding@rentonwa.gov or at (425) 430-6598 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: February 27, 2026
TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer III
SUBJECT: LOMR-F Shoreline Exemption Minor Fill
15022 135th Ave SE
LUA25-000345
I have reviewed the above-referenced proposal located at parcel(s) 222305-9057. The following
comments are based on the Land-Use submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant.
The following comments represent additional information or corrections that are required to
be made:
Comments - P_Site_Plan_Topo_15022_135thAveSE_w.Elevations:
1. Adequate drainage paths should be show to route floodwaters around structures.
2. Show approximate AO/AE zones delineation on plans.
3. Provide existing and proposed contours with callouts for top and toe of fill to be placed/that was
placed.
4. Indicate where the compensatory storage swale will be dug on this site plan.
5. Show existing ground elevations at property corners.
6. Show any underground storm drainage pipes if applicable.
Comments - PN_Project_Narrative_LOMRF_15022_135thAveSE_250106_v1:
1. Paragraph 2: Note that SFHA includes AE and AO zones. Clarify if it is the intent with fill placed
to remove structures from both.
2. Paragraph 3: “A small quantity” – Note exact quantity.
3. Paragraph 3: Note that there are regulated slopes onsite.
4. Paragraph 4: “Compensatory Storage to comply with RMC 4-3-050 E 3 (g)…” – Show this work
on the site plan.
5. Note that City of Renton does not have authority to review and make a determination for a
LOMR and that the City’s regulatory mechanism is to ensure that the relevant information is
required and the permit is reviewed for conformance with applicable City Code. FEMA will
make the LOMR determination.
Comments – Draft Elevation Certificates:
Note, lowest M&E on west side of residence at elevation 78.9’ NAVD88 is less than 1’ below
the BFE and may be required to be raised.