HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Staff_Comments_Pre-Application_Meeting_Summary_260521DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
254 Dog Care
254 Union Ave NE, 316 Union Ave NE (APN 5182100012,5182100011, and 5182100014) )
PRE 26-000139
May 21, 2026
Contact Information:
Planner: Mariah Kerrihard, 425-430-7238, mkerrihard@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Heather Bray, 425-430-7383, hbray@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.276.9582, cthomas@RentonRFA.org
Building Department Reviewer: Rob Shuey, 206.550.8523, rshuey@rentonwa.gov
Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving
copies to engineers, architects, and contractors who will work on the project. You will need to
submit an PDF copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or environmental permits.
When the project application is ready for submittal, you may email the project planner to start
the prescreen process. Similarly, you may contact the assigned planner if there are any
questions regarding submittal requirements.
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, Development Engineering Director, Department of Community & Economic
Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council).
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 18,2026
TO: Mariah Kerrihard, Associate Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: 254 Dog care and cafe
1. The preliminary fire flow for the proposed new building is 2,500 gpm. A minimum of
three fire hydrants are required. The one shall be within 150 feet of the buildings and
two additional fire hydrants within 300 feet of the buildings. One fire hydrant is
required within 50 feet of all fire department connections for the required fire sprinkler
system. There are currently only two fire hydrants within the 300 feet limit and so at
least one new fire hydrant shall be required to be installed.
2. Approved fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are required throughout the larger
building only, located at 316 Union Ave SE. Direct outside access is required to the fire
sprinkler riser room. Separate plans and permits required by the fire department. Fire
alarm system is required to be fully addressable and full detection is required. Separate
plans and permits required by the fire department. Any existing fire alarm systems will
not meet current fire code for commercial buildings. The threshold for fire sprinkler
systems in Renton is 5,000 square feet and the threshold for fire alarm systems in
Renton is 3,000 square feet.
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 all the buildings. Dead end access
roadways that exceed 150 feet require an approved hammerhead type fire apparatus
turnaround. Any and all access easements from neighboring properties shall be fully
and properly recorded prior to any building permit issuance.
4. Fire impact fees will be charged for the change of uses.
Current rates for cafes/restaurants is $2.32 per square foot. Credit for the previous use
as a single-family home is allowed at the current rate of $779.24 per home. This fee is
paid at the time of building permit issuance.
Current rates for retail/dog day care is $1.19 a square foot. Credit for the previous use
as a single-family home is allowed at the current rate of $779.24 per home. This fee is
paid at the time of building permit issuance.
5. The proposed barn building is shown to be built across two separate parcels and this is
generally not allowed without combining these lots into one new parcel.
DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 21st, 2026
TO: Mariah Kerrihard, Associate Planner
FROM: Heather Bray, Civil Plan Reviewer
SUBJECT: 254 Dog Care
254 Union Ave NE
PRE26-000139
NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and
non-binding and may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official City decision-
makers. 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.
I have reviewed the application for the 254 Dog Care at 254 Union Ave NE and have the following
comments:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is approximately 1.69 acres in size and is irregular in shape. Some of the lots are developed
with single-family structures, while others are undeveloped. Surface water currently sheet flows to
the east property line towards Maplewood Creek, a seasonal, non-fish bearing stream.
Water The project is within the City of Renton’s water service area in the Highlands 565 Pressure
Zone. The static water pressure is approximately 70 psi at ground elevation of 404 feet.
There is an existing 16-inch water main located in Union Ave NE that can deliver a
maximum flow capacity of 9,300 GPM (see water plan No. W-024502). There are two
existing 3/4-inch water meters and services serving 5182100011 and 5182100012 (MTR-
013088 & MTR-013087, respectively).
Sewer The project is within the City of Renton’s sanitary sewer service area. There is an existing
8-inch gravity wastewater main located in Union Ave NE (see record drawing S-015201).
The existing two single-family houses are on septic systems.
Storm There is an existing 12-inch stormwater main on the west side of Union Ave NE (see
record drawing R-179706). On site critical areas that may affect stormwater review
include wetlands and steep slopes.
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Streets Union Ave NE is classified as a Collector Arterial Street, with a right-of-way (ROW) width
of 60-feet per King County Assessor and an existing paved width of approximately 44 feet.
WATER COMMENTS
1. Based on the review of project information submitted for the pre-application meeting,
Renton Regional Fire Authority has determined that the preliminary fire flow demand for the
proposed development is 2,500 GPM. There are two existing fire hydrants located within
300-ft of the buildings. (HYD-NE-01187 & HYD-NE-00473). At least one new fire hydrant
shall be installed within 150 feet of the buildings, and 50 feet of the building’s fire
department connection per line-item D.
a. Installation of a separate water service and meter (minimum 1-inch) for each
building. The size of the meter shall be in accordance with the most recent edition
of the Uniform Plumbing Code. All commercial domestic water meters shall have a
reduced pressure backflow assembly (RPBA) installed behind the meter on private
property. The RPBA’s shall be located inside a heated above ground enclosure (Hot
Box or Safe-T-Cover). The RPBA’s may be located inside the building if a drainage
outlet for the relief valve is provided, and the location is pre-approved by the City
Pan Reviewer and City Water Utility Department.
b. Installation of a landscape irrigation meter with a backflow prevention assembly
(DCVA) if applicable.
c. Fire sprinkler systems are required for the Phase II Barn, therefore, installation of a
fire sprinkler stub with a double check detector assembly (DCDA) is required for
backflow prevention. The sizing of the fire sprinkler stub and related piping shall be
done by a registered fire sprinkler designer/contractor. The DCDA shall be installed
on private property in an outside underground vault per City Standard Plan 360.2.
The DCDA may be installed inside the building if it meets the conditions per City
Standard Plan 360.5 for the installation of a DCDA inside a building. The location of
the DCDA inside the building must be pre-approved by the City Plan Reviewer and
Water Utility. The backflow prevention assembly must be located adjacent to and
behind a building exterior wall. The fire service line must connect directly into the
fire sprinkler riser room, which is required to have direct outside access.
d. Installation of off-site and on-site fire hydrants. The location and number of
hydrants will be determined by the RRFA based on the final fire flow demand and
final site plan. A hydrant is required within 50 feet of the building’s fire department
connection (FDC).
i. Installation of a “Storz” adapter on the existing hydrants within 300 feet of
the development if they are not already equipped with one.
2. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject
development.
3. Existing water services shall be cut and capped at the watermain by City Forces.
4. Domestic water meters size 3-inch or larger shall be installed in an exterior vault per City
Standard Plan 320.4. The meter vault shall be located within public right-of-way or within an
easement on private property.
5. Civil plans for the watermain improvements will be required and must be prepared by a
Professional Engineer registered in the State of Washington. Please refer to City of Renton
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General Design and Construction Standards for water main extensions as shown in
Appendix K of the City’s 2021 Water System Plan. Adequate horizontal and vertical
separations 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 water main. Retaining walls, rockeries or similar structural cannot be installed over
the water main unless the water main is installed inside a steel casing.
6. The development is subject to meter installation fees based on the number and size of the
meters for domestic use and for fire sprinkler use if upgrading is required or needed.
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 construction permit issuance.
a. The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water, if any, to
serve the project. The current 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.
b. 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.
c. Drop-in meter fee is $460.00 per meter for a 1-inch meter, $750.00 for a 1-1/2-inch
meter, and $950.00 for a 2-inch meter. This is payable at issuance of the building.
d. Credit will be applied to the existing service if abandoned.
e. Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has
been determined. SDC fees are assessed and payable at civil construction permit
issuance.
f. The full schedule can be found here.
SEWER COMMENTS
1. All private septic systems shall be abandoned per King County Department of Health
regulations. Verification shall be provided to City of Renton at time of building permit
application.
2. All new side sewers and sewer stubs shall conform to the standards in RMC 4-6-040 and
City of Renton Standard Details.
3. A grease interceptor sized per the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) is required if there will be
a commercial kitchen. Detailed information on the new interceptor will be required at time
of Building Permit submittal.
4. Covered parking and/or dumpster/recycling areas will need to be directed to the sanitary
sewer system through an oil/water interceptor. If any parking is not covered, it will need to
be directed to the storm drainage system.
5. Outdoor dog areas may be required to drain to the sanitary sewer system. Pet relief areas
must follow the 2021 King County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual and City of
Renton Municipal Code.
6. King County Public Health Design Considerations for Outdoor Areas for Pet Related
Business can be found here for guidance on materials, installation, and cleaning
recommendations.
7. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject
development.
8. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee.
Current fees can be found in the 2026 Development Fees Document on the City’s website.
Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
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a. The current sewer fee is $4,025 per 1-inch meter, $20,125 per 1-1/2 inch meter,
$32,200 per 2-inch meter, $64,400 per 3-inch meter, and $100,625 per 4-inch
meter.
b. Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has
been determined.
o The full schedule can be found here.
SURFACE WATER COMMENTS
1. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2022 Renton Surface
Water Design Manual (RSWDM) will be required. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart in the
2022 RSWDM to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. The site
falls within the City’s Flow Control Duration Standard (matching Forested site conditions).
The site falls within the Lower Cedar River drainage basin.
2. Drainage report and drainage plans based on 2022 RSWDM are required to be provided.
3. Storm drainage improvements along all public street frontages are required to conform to
the City’s Street and stormwater conveyance standards. Any new storm conveyance
installed on or off-site shall be designed and sized in accordance with standards found in
Chapter 4 of the 2022 RSWDM. New storm drains shall be designed to account for the total
upstream tributary area, assuming developed conditions for onsite tributary areas and
existing conditions for any offsite tributary areas.
4. If the new plus replaced pollution generating impervious surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the
applicant will be required to provide enhanced basic water quality treatment. All proposed
stormwater facilities shall be designed in accordance with the current RSWDM at the time
of civil construction permit application. Separate structural plans will be required to be
submitted for review and approval under a separate building permit for all proposed
detention and/or water quality vaults.
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 construction.
6. A geotechnical soils report for the site is required per the 2022 Renton Surface Water
Design Manual Section C.1.3. Information on the water table and soil permeability
(measured infiltration rates), with recommendations for appropriate on-site BMPs per Core
Requirement #9 and Appendix C shall be included in the report. The report should also
include information concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns and vegetation
present shall be presented to evaluate the drainage, erosion control and slope stability for
site development of the proposed plat. The applicant must demonstrate the development
will not result in soil erosion and sedimentation, landslide, slippage, or excess surface
water runoff.
7. Critical areas such as wetlands and steep slopes shall be addressed in the Geotechnical
Report and TIR.
8. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
9. A Construction Stormwater Permit from the Department of Ecology is required when site
disturbance exceeds one acre.
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10. The current City of Renton Surface Water Standard Plans shall be used in all drainage
submittals.
11. The development is subject to a surface water system development charge (SDC) fee. Fees
will be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
a. The 2026 Surface water system development fee is $0.94 per square foot, but not
less than $2,350.
b. The full schedule can be found here.
TRANSPORTATION COMMENTS
1. In accordance with RMC 4-6-060, if the site improvements and/or proposed building
additions exceed an overall valuation is greater than $175,000, the project site(s) shall be
required to meet the City’s Complete Streets Standards.
a. Union Ave NE is classified as a Collector Arterial Street with an existing right-of-way
(ROW) width of approximately 60 feet. To meet the City’s complete street standards
for Collector Arterial Streets with 2 lanes, a minimum ROW width of 83 feet is
required. Per RMC 4-6-060 half of street improvements as taken from the ROW
centerline shall be required and include a minimum 46-foot paved road (23 feet
each side), a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip, an 8-foot sidewalk, 2-foot clear
space at back of walk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. Dedication of
up to approximately 11.5 feet would be required pending final survey.
i. However, the adopted Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan includes a
modified street section for the portion of Union Ave NE between NE 3rd Court
and NE 4th Street. The adopted street section requires a minimum of 57-foot
paved road (28.5 feet each side), a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip, an
8-foot sidewalk, a 0.5-foot clear space at back of walk, street trees and
storm drainage improvements. Dedication of up to approximately 15.5 feet
would be required pending final survey.
2. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations.
a. A minimum separation of 5 feet is required between driveway and the property line.
b. Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 15%. Driveways exceeding 8% shall
provide slotted drains.
c. The maximum width of single loaded garage driveway shall not exceed nine feet (9')
and double-loaded garage driveway shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
3. The proposed plans indicate installation of a private internal access road. Private roads
shall meet the requirements for fire truck turning and load, see fire comments for additional
details.
4. The proposed plans indicate access from parcel #5182100014. The applicant shall
demonstrate access easements are recorded prior to civil permit issuance.
5. For dead end streets that exceed 150-feet in length require an approved hammerhead
turnaround.
6. Sites that generate 20 or more net new peak hour trips (either in the AM peak or PM peak)
are required to do a traffic impact analysis. The trips should be calculated based on the
guidelines of the current ITE Trip Generation Manual. Refer to the attached policy guidelines
for traffic impact analysis for guidelines. If the site generates 20 or more new peak hour
trips in either AM peak or PM peak, then the applicant should contact the city to get
information of the locations where traffic analysis is required.
7. Undergrounding of all exiting utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-090.
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8. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay
Requirements.
9. Street lighting and trees are required to meet current city standards. Lighting plans are
required to be submitted with the land use application and will be reviewed during the
construction utility permit review.
10. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be charged based on
the rate at the time of building permit issuance.
a. The 2026 transportation impact fee is $8,031.94 per net new PM Peak Hour Person
Vehicle Trips, per PM Peak Hour Person Vehicle Trips.
b. The property contains existing single-family residential homes that will receive
credit for their demolition.
c. The full schedule can be found here.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. All existing and proposed utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) along
property frontage or 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. a. Show
all retaining walls on profile view. No walls shall be greater than 6’.
3. 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.
4. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in
accordance with code requirements:
a. Provide rim and invert elevations on all drainage and sewer structures.
b. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other
utilities is required except for water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft
vertical.
c. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or
wall or building.
d. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of
the building.
5. All civil construction permits for utility and street improvements will require separate plan
submittals. All utility plans shall conform 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.
6. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on
separate sheets.
7. 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,
as applicable to the permit type. Please click the link here for the current development fee
schedule.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 21, 2026
TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE26-000139
FROM: Mariah Kerrihard, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: 254 Dog Care – 254 Union Ave NE and 316 Union Ave NE
(APNs 5182100012, 5182100011 and 5182100014)
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 subject properties are located at 254 Union Ave NE, 316 Union Ave
NE, and Parcel No. 5182100014 on the east side of Union Ave NE. The applicant is proposing
a cat and dog coffee café at 254 Union Ave NE and a dog care and boarding use at 316 Union
Ave NE and Parcel No. 5182100014. The proposal includes redevelopment of the site with
demolition of the existing structures and phased construction of new improvements for the
proposed change of use. Based on the pre-application materials, Phase I includes reuse
and/or redevelopment of the existing building areas for the proposed café and dog
care/boarding use, and Phase II includes construction of a new approximately 4,000-square-
foot barn addition associated with the dog care/boarding facility, increasing the total floor
area of the project to approximately 7,930 square feet at full buildout.
The project site consists of three parcels totaling approximately 73,694 square feet,
including 44,750 square feet at 254 Union Ave NE, 9,298 square feet at 316 Union Ave NE,
and 19,646 square feet at Parcel No. 5182100014. Because the proposal spans three parcels
and appears to function as a single integrated development, lot consolidation may be
required as part of the land use application and should be clearly described in the project
narrative and shown on the site plan. According to City of Renton (COR) maps, a wetland and
a Type Ns stream (Maplewood Creek) are mapped within approximately 200 feet of the
project sites, which may result in associated critical area buffers affecting the developable
area. In addition, three (3) trees are proposed for removal on the west side of the property as
part of the site redevelopment.
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Current Use: Parcel No. 5182100014 is currently vacant. The other two project sites are
currently developed with existing single-family residences. Per the King County Department
of Assessments property records, the existing structure on 254 Union Ave NE is 1,560 SF and
was constructed in 1950. The existing structures on 316 Union Ave NE consist of a 1,470 SF
single family residence and according to the applicant a 900 SF garage.
1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The subject properties are located within
the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning classification, Urban Design District D and
Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation. The project sites are within the
Highlands Community Planning Area.
Both kennels and pet day care uses may permitted in the CA zone with an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit, subject to the applicable decision criteria
under RMC 4-9-030D. On-site services (pet grooming) is a permitted use in the CA
zone. In addition, eating and drinking establishments (coffee café) may be permitted
in the CA zone, provided the use is:
a. Located on the same lot with another building/use; or
b. Structurally integrated into another building/use; or
c. Located on its own lot with some amount of indoor customer seating to
qualify the drive-through as “accessory” to the eating/drinking
establishment;
d. When food- and beverage-related drive-in/drive-through services are
proposed, an Administrative Conditional Use Permit is required.
Where commercial projects are adjacent to or abut residentially zoned property,
required land use permits such as Site Plan Review would be processed with a
public hearing in accordance with RMC 4-9-200D.2.c.
2. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120A, Development
Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations effective at the time of complete
application (noted as “CA standards” herein).
Minimum Lot Size – The minimum lot size in the CA zone is 5,000 sq. ft. Submitted plans
would need to show compliance with the required lot size with the land use
application.
Building Standards –The CA zone allows a maximum building height of 50 feet for
principal structures. The pre-application materials indicate a proposed height of
approximately 10 feet in Phase I and approximately 20 feet for the new barn-style
structure in Phase II, which would be within the maximum height permitted in the CA
zone. Maximum building coverage for buildings is as follows, 65% of total lot area or 75%
if parking is provided within the building or within an on-site parking garage. According to
the applicant the proposal includes two phases. Within Phase I the proposed total floor
area is 3,930 square feet (SF) and the building coverage was provided as 5.3% of the
combined lots which they provide as 73,694 square feet, not including any deductions
for critical areas. Within Phase II the total floor area is proposed with a 4,000 square feet
(SF) new barn addition which would increase the building coverage to 10.7%. The
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building height and coverage requirements would be verified at the time of formal
application and building permit review.
Screening – Screening must be provided for all surface-mounted and roof top utility and
mechanical equipment. See RMC 4-4-095, Screening and Storage Height/Location
Limitations for specific requirements. Conformance with these requirements would
be determined at the time of building permit application review.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the distance between the building and the property line or any
private access easement. In the CA zone, minimum front yard setbacks are 15 ft. and a
maximum of 20 ft. Where the site abuts residential zoning; a minimum 15-foot setback
and landscape buffer may be required along property lines shared with residentially
zoned parcels, consistent with the development standards and the landscape
requirements. For example, the south property line of 254 Union Ave abuts lots that are
zoned residential which would require a 15 ft minimum rear and side yard setback. The
applicant will be required to demonstrate at land use application that all new buildings,
outdoor dog yards, parking, and refuse areas comply with the applicable setbacks and
any required landscape buffers, particularly where the site abuts residential zoning.
Compliance with the required setbacks for new development would be verified at
the time of the building permit application.
3. Animal Keeping Standards: Kennels and pet day care facilities require a permit from
Public Health – Seattle & King County and shall comply with the additional standards for
kennels and pet day care facilities in RMC 4-4-010K. The formal application should
demonstrate how the project complies with these standards, including supervision of
animals, hours of operation, limits on the number of dogs, management of outdoor
runs/yards, and requirements for waste handling and noise mitigation.
Standards for Kennels and Pet Day Care Facilities -
Kennels and pet day care facilities require a permit from Seattle-King County Health
Department and are subject to the additional standards of RMC 4-4-010. General care of
pets must be confined to the inside of the building and under supervision, and pets may
only be walked or exercised outside of the building under supervision and in accordance
with all other applicable ordinances and laws. Businesses operating solely as a pet day
care are limited to business hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and outdoor runs or
yards may operate only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The maximum number of dogs is limited to one dog per fifteen (15) square feet of net floor
area dedicated to animal supervision, and the planned maximum number of animals to
be sheltered must be indicated on the business license application. Any indoor or
outdoor areas used for animal containment or exercise must be maintained by removing
animal waste on a daily basis for proper disposal as solid waste. Any runoff, wash-down
water, or waste from any animal pen, kennel, containment, or exercise area must be
collected and disposed of in the sanitary sewer after straining of solids and hair and may
not be allowed to enter the stormwater drainage or surface water disposal system, and
strained solids and hair must be properly disposed of as solid waste. If a notice of
violation is issued for noise pursuant to Chapter 8-7 RMC, the Administrator may require
a report from an acoustical consultant and may require measures to prevent or mitigate
noise impacts, including modification of operating procedures, cessation of the use of
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outdoor areas, closure of windows and doors, reduction in hours of operation, use of
sound attenuating materials such as insulation and noise baffles, or temporary or
permanent closure of the business. Compliance with the required animal keeping
standards would be verified at the time of land use and building permit applications.
4. Refuse and Recycling Areas: Refuse and recycling areas need to meet the requirements
of RMC 4-4-090, “Refuse and Recyclables Standards.” There are general requirements
for all uses for location, signage, screening, and setbacks for collection areas and
specific requirements. In retail developments, a minimum of five (5) square feet per every
one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for
recyclables deposit areas and a minimum of ten (10) square feet per one thousand
(1,000) square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for refuse deposit areas.
A total minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided for recycling
and refuse deposit areas. The applicant should provide a calculation of the refuse and
recycling space requirements based on the gross floor area of the existing and proposed
structures, ensuring the designated areas meet the minimum standards. Refuse and
recyclables deposit areas can be centralized or dispersed throughout the site, but they
must be easily accessible for users and collection trucks. Outdoor refuse and
recyclables deposit areas and collection points shall not be located in any required
setback or landscape areas. Collection points shall be located in a manner so that
hauling trucks do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic on-site, or project into
any public right-of-way. Architectural design of any structure enclosing an outdoor
refuse or recyclables deposit area or any building primarily used to contain a refuse or
recyclables deposit area shall be consistent with the design of the primary structure(s)
on the site as determined by the Administrator. The proposal should also include details
on the location and design of these areas to ensure compliance with accessibility
requirements. Garbage dumpsters, refuse compactor areas, and recycling collection
areas must be fenced or screened. A six-foot (6') wall or fence shall enclose any outdoor
refuse or recyclables deposit area. In cases where Zoning Code fencing provisions
conflict with the six-foot (6') wall or fence requirement, the Zoning Code provisions shall
rule.
5. 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.
Street Frontage Landscaping: Ten feet (10') of on-site landscaping is required along all
public street frontages, with the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways.
Street trees, selected from the City’s Approved Street Tree List, in the ROW planter will
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
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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.
Interior Parking Lot Landscaping: Surface parking lots with more than fourteen (14)
stalls shall provide interior parking lot landscaping. Any interior parking lot landscaping
area shall be sized to dimensions of at least eight feet (8') by twelve feet (12').
Landscaping shall be dispersed throughout the parking area and shall include a mixture
of trees, shrubs, and groundcover as follows:
a. Trees shall be two inches (2") in diameter at breast height (dbh) for multi-family,
commercial, and industrial uses. At least one tree for every six (6) parking spaces within
the lot interior shall be planted.
b. Shrubs at the minimum rate of one per twenty (20) square feet of landscaped area shall
be planted. Up to fifty percent (50%) of shrubs may be deciduous.
c. Ground cover shall be planted in sufficient quantities to provide at least ninety percent
(90%) coverage of the landscaped area within three (3) years of installation.
d. There shall be no more than fifty feet (50') between parking stalls and an interior
parking lot landscape area.
Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping: All parking lots shall have perimeter landscaping.
Such landscaping shall be at least ten feet (10') in width as measured from the street
right-of-way. Standards for planting shall be as follows:
a. Trees shall be two inches (2") in diameter at breast height (dbh) for multi-family,
commercial, and industrial uses at an average minimum rate of one tree per thirty (30)
lineal feet of street frontage.
b. Shrubs at the minimum rate of one per twenty (20) square feet of landscaped area. Up
to fifty percent (50%) of shrubs may be deciduous.
c. Ground cover in sufficient quantities to provide at least ninety percent (90%) coverage
of the landscaped area within three (3) years of installation.
Please refer to landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) for further general and specific
landscape requirements.
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. All landscaping shall meet the requirements of RMC 4-4-070,
Landscaping.
6. 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.
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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. The
Administrator may authorize the planting of replacement trees on the site if it can be
demonstrated to the Administrator's satisfaction that an insufficient number of trees can
be retained.
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 13 – 15 caliper inches 6
Preserved tree 16 – 18 caliper inches 7
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.
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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 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
4-4-130H1e can be met. Tree retention standards shall be applied to the developable
area, as defined in RMC 4-11-040, Definitions D, of a property. The pre-application
materials indicate that three (3) trees on the west side of the property are proposed
for removal as part of the site redevelopment. A formal tree retention plan and tree
retention worksheet prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be
reviewed at the time of the land use application if trees are proposed for removal.
7. 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. The applicant shall show all existing fencing and retaining walls on the
submitted drawings and identify any new fencing or retaining walls proposed as part of
this project on the site and landscape plans. In commercial and industrial zones, the
maximum height of any fence, hedge, or retaining wall is generally eight feet (8 feet),
subject to additional height limitations where the fence or wall is located near a street,
within clear vision areas, or in required landscape areas, and provided it does not pose a
traffic vision hazard. Fencing materials in commercial areas are expected to be durable
and compatible with the overall site design; any electric or barbed-wire fencing in
commercial zones may require a special administrative fence permit and must comply
with the additional standards in RMC 4-4-040.
Dog runs, open-run areas, and kennel structures are required to be surrounded by
fencing of adequate height to preclude escape, consistent with RMC 4-4-010, Animal
Keeping and Beekeeping Standards, and must also comply with the material, height, and
location requirements of RMC 4-4-040. A fence shall not be constructed on top of a
retaining wall if the total combined height of the retaining wall and fence exceeds the
maximum height allowed for a standalone fence, and building permits may be required
for retaining walls that exceed height thresholds or support surcharge loads. The
applicant is encouraged to consult the City’s Fences and Hedges handout and to
coordinate with staff early if any special administrative fence permits are anticipated.
Retaining walls shall be composed of brick, rock, textured or patterned concrete, or other
masonry products that complement the proposed building and site development. 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. There
shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining walls
abutting public rights-of-way. 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. Please refer to fence and retaining wall standards
(RMC 4-4-040) for additional information.
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8. Parking: The number of required parking spaces is based on the proposed land use per
RMC 4-4-080, Parking, Loading, and Driveway Regulations. According to the parking table
the multiple uses have different parking requirements.
Use Number of required spaces
Eating and drinking
establishments and
taverns:
A minimum and maximum of 10 per 1,000 square feet of
dining area.
On-Site Services A minimum and maximum of 3.0 per 1,000 square feet of
net floor area.
Net square footage is the total floor area of a building, excluding stairwells, elevator
shafts, mechanical equipment rooms, interior vehicular parking or loading, and all floors
below the ground floor, except when used for human habitation or service to the public.
See RMC 4-4-080 for more details. The existing onsite ADA parking and landings will also
be reviewed. Additional parking spaces, restriping and ramps may be required. The site
design must provide the appropriate number of off-street and accessible parking spaces
based on the final mix of uses (kennel/pet day care and café) and must demonstrate
compliance with stall dimensions, aisle widths, maximum compact stall percentages,
and bicycle parking requirements in RMC 4-4-080.
Refer to RMC 4-4-080F for standard stall and aisle dimensions. Standard structured
parking spaces are a minimum of eight feet, four inches (8'-4") in width and a minimum
of fifteen feet (15') in length. Compact structured stalls are a minimum of seven feet, six
inches (7'-6") in width and a minimum of twelve feet (12') in length. Compact parking
spaces shall not account for more than fifty percent (50%) of the total spaces. The
minimum aisle width for two-way traffic with 90-degree parking spaces is 24 feet wide.
The number of bicycle parking spaces shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the number
of required off-street vehicle parking spaces. The proposal appears to provide eighteen
(18) parking spaces. The applicant would be required to provide a detailed parking
plan with measurements at the time of land use application.
9. Access/Driveways: Within the CA zone, parking, loading and driveway regulations of
RMC 4-4-080 are applicable if construction of new buildings or structures occurs, if
construction replaces an existing building/structure and/or construction of an addition
to a building/structure occurs. All off-street parking areas shall be paved with asphaltic
concrete, cement or equivalent alternative material of a permanent nature as approved
by the Public Works Department. Compliance with street access standards for the CA
zone would be verified at the time of the building permit review. Compliance with
parking, driveway spacing, safety, and design standards per RMC 4-4-080 and RMC
4-6-060 would be required at the time of formal application.
10. Urban Design Regulations: Compliance with Urban Design Regulations, District ‘D’, is
required when converting a residential use to a nonresidential use. The land use
application shall provide a written narrative to identify how the project meets each
applicable urban design regulation. Please refer the standards in their entirety at RMC
4-3-100. The following bullets are some, but not all, of the guidelines and standards
outlined in the regulations.
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o Amenities such as outdoor group seating, benches, transit shelters, fountains,
and public art shall be provided.
o Pedestrian overhead weather protection in the form of awnings, marquees,
canopies, or building overhangs shall be provided.
o A pedestrian circulation system of pathways that are clearly delineated and
connect buildings, open space, and parking areas with the sidewalk system and
abutting properties shall be provided.
o Permeable pavement pedestrian circulation features shall be used where
feasible, consistent with the Surface Water Design Manual.
o Parking shall be located so that no surface parking is located between a building
and the front property line. Parking shall be located so that it is screened from
surrounding streets by buildings, landscaping, and/or gateway features as
dictated by location.
o The entire public facing facade shall be pedestrian oriented.
o The number of driveways and curb cuts shall be minimized for vehicular access
purposes, so that pedestrian circulation along the sidewalk is minimally
impeded.
o Access to parking lots and garages shall be from alleys, when available. If not
available, access shall occur at side streets.
o The primary entrance of each building shall be located on the facade facing a
street, shall be prominent, visible from the street, connected by a walkway to the
public sidewalk, and include human-scale elements; and made visibly
prominent by incorporating architectural features such as a facade overhang,
trellis, large entry doors, and/or ornamental lighting.
o The availability of natural light (both direct and reflected) and direct sun exposure
to nearby buildings and open space (except parking areas) shall be considered
when siting structures.
o Building entries from a street shall be clearly marked with canopies, architectural
elements, ornamental lighting, or landscaping and include weather protection at
least four and one-half feet (4-1/2') wide (illustration below). Buildings that are
taller than thirty feet (30') in height shall also ensure that the weather protection
is proportional to the distance above ground level.
o Buildings shall be oriented to the street with clear connections to the sidewalk.
o The front entry of a building shall be oriented to the street or a landscaped
pedestrian-only courtyard.
o Service elements shall be located and designed to minimize the impacts on the
pedestrian environment and adjacent and/or abutting uses. Service elements
shall be concentrated and located where they are accessible to service vehicles
and convenient for tenant use.
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o In addition to standard enclosure requirements, garbage, recycling collection,
and utility areas shall be enclosed on all sides, include a roof and be screened
around their perimeter by a wall or fence and have self-closing doors.
o If the service area is adjacent to a street, pathway, or pedestrian-oriented space,
a landscaped planting strip, minimum three feet (3') wide, shall be located on
three (3) sides of such facility.
o Refuse and recycling areas would need to meet service element location and
design requirements.
Conformance with these requirements would be determined at time of land use
application review.
11. Critical Areas: According to City of Renton (COR) mapping, sensitive and protected
slopes are present on a portion of one project site, and a wetland and Type Ns stream
(Maplewood Creek) are mapped within approximately 200 feet of the project sites, which
may result in associated critical area buffers affecting the developable area. Due to the
presence of geological hazards, and the proximity to the wetland and stream,
geotechnical study and wetland and stream study will be required at the time of land
use application. The geotechnical study shall specifically address if the proposal will
not increase the threat of the geological hazard to adjacent or abutting properties beyond
pre-development conditions; and the proposal will not adversely impact other critical
areas; and the development can be safely accommodated on the site. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to determine whether any other critical areas are present
on the site prior to formal land use application.
12. Environmental Review: The proposal would require environmental review pursuant to
the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The project is a change of use in an existing
building that exceeds 4,000 square feet and therefore WAC 197-11-800(3) does not
apply. An Environmental Checklist must be submitted with the proposal and the City’s
Environmental Review Committee is required to issue a Threshold Determination prior to
any issuance for permits on the site.
13. Site Plan Approval: Per RMC 4-9-200, site plan review is required for any development
in the CA zone. The purpose of the site plan review process is to analyze the detailed
arrangement of project elements to mitigate negative impacts where necessary to
ensure project compatibility with the physical characteristics of a site and with the
surrounding area. Site plan review ensures quality development consistent with City
goals and policies. Site plan review analyzes elements including, but not limited to, site
layout, building orientation and design, pedestrian and vehicular environment,
landscaping, natural features of the site, screening and buffering, parking and loading
facilities, and illumination to ensure compatibility with potential future development.
Decisional criteria for site plan approval are itemized in RMC 4-9-200E.3.
Conditional Use Permit: The conditional use permit would be evaluated per the criteria
below from RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits.
1. Consistency with Plans and Regulations: The proposed use shall be compatible
with the general goals, objectives, policies and standards of the Comprehensive
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Plan, the zoning regulations and any other plans, programs, maps or ordinances
of the City of Renton.
2. Appropriate Location: The proposed location shall not result in the detrimental
overconcentration of a particular use within the City or within the immediate area
of the proposed use. The proposed location shall be suited for the proposed use.
3. Effect on Adjacent Properties: The proposed use at the proposed location shall
not result in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property.
4. Compatibility: The proposed use shall be compatible with the scale and
character of the neighborhood.
5. Parking: Adequate parking is, or will be made, available.
6. Traffic: The use shall ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and
shall mitigate potential effects on the surrounding area.
7. Noise, Light and Glare: Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed
use shall be evaluated and mitigated.
8. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided in all areas not occupied by
buildings, paving, or critical areas. Additional landscaping may be required to
buffer adjacent properties from potentially adverse effects of the proposed use.
In addition to the criteria above, the following criteria shall also be considered for kennels
or pet day care applications.
a. History: Past history of animal control complaints relating to the applicant’s dogs
and cats at the address for which the kennel and/or pet day care is located or to
be located. Conditional Use Permits shall not be issued for kennels or pet day
cares to applicants who have previously had such permits revoked or renewal
refused, for a period of one year after the date of revocation or refusal to renew.
b. Standards for Keeping Animals: The applicant or facility owner shall comply with
the requirements of RMC 4-4-010, Animal Keeping and Beekeeping Standards.
The site plan review and conditional use permit would go before the Hearing
Examiner for the public hearing together at the same time.
14. Lot Consolidation: The proposal includes development across three parcels under a
single integrated site plan. If the applicant intends the café, dog care/boarding use,
parking, access, utilities, or other site improvements to function across parcel lines, lot
consolidation may be required prior to or concurrent with the land use application. The
formal application should clearly identify the intended parcel configuration and include
all materials necessary to evaluate whether lot consolidation is required, including a
revised site plan, legal descriptions, and any associated land division documents
required by the City.
15. Waiver 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 applicant should contact the assigned Project
Manager if there are any questions regarding submittal requirements.
16. Permit Requirements: The proposal may require Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review,
Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit, Lot Consolidation and Environmental Review
(SEPA). The application would be reviewed within an estimated time frame of 12 weeks.
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Based on the 2026 fees in effect at the time of this memo, the total is $11,552.10
($4,538.00 Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review + $3,944.00 Hearing Examiner Conditional
Use Permit + $1,914.00 SEPA + $606.00 Lot Consolidation + $550.01 Technology Fee (5%)
= $11,552.10). Each modification request is $308.00. A 5% technology fee added to the
total cost of the reviews would also be assessed at the time of land use application. All
fees are subject to change. Other informational applications and handouts can be found
on the City’s Digital Records Library. The City requires electronic plan submittal for all
applications. Please refer to the City’s Electronic File Standards.
17. Public Information Sign: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II and Type III
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.
18. Impact Fees: In addition to the applicable land use application fees, 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 2026 impact fees are as follows:
• A Fire impact fee is $2.32 per square foot for cafes or restaurants, retail/dog day care
is $1.19 a square foot;
• A transportation impact fee is $8,031.94 per net new PM Peak Hour Person Vehicle
Trips;
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=City
ofRenton
19. Next Steps: When the formal land use application materials are complete, the applicant
shall have the materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application
package. Please contact Mariah Kerrihard, Associate Planner, at 425-430-7238 or
mkerrihard@rentonwa.gov to submit prescreen materials and subsequent land use
application.
20. Expiration: The final approval of the conditional use permit and site plan shall expire
within two (2) years of the date of approval. The Hearing Examiner may grant one (1)
extension of time for a maximum of one (1) year for good cause shown. Building permits,
licenses or land use permits required for the operation of a Conditional Use Permit shall
be applied for within two (2) years of the date of Conditional Use Permit approval, unless
an extended time frame is granted by the Administrator or Hearing Examiner. A single two
(2) year extension may be granted for good cause by the Administrator. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to monitor the expiration dates.
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Mariah Kerrihard
From:Robert Shuey
Sent:Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:35 AM
To:Mariah Kerrihard
Cc:Scott Mitchell
Subject:PRE26-000139 • Building Review - Pre App/Pre Sub • Pre-Application Meeting Submittal
v1
Mariah,
Please see my comments below:
1. This project will require a change of occupancy classification from a Group R-3 occupancy to a
Group B occupancy, and a new Certificate of Occupancy is required prior to the proposed use. A
building permit is required for a change of occupancy classification. This will require building
plans prepared by a professional architect showing the existing floorplan of the building and
additionally showing the proposed floorplan and how the building will conform with the
Washington State Existing Building Code sections 306.5 and 1001.2.2 for the change of
occupancy.
2. Approval from the King County Department of Health will be required for food/beverage service.
3. It is unclear how the covered outdoor playground area will be entered/exited. Based on its size,
the area may be categorized an A-3 Assembly occupancy. The architect should be aware of this
and design accordingly.
4. Additional permits shall be required as necessary for any building, mechanical, electrical, or
plumbing modifications/alterations/additions.
Thank you,
ROBERT SHUEY, CBO, Director of Development Services/Building O:icial
City of Renton // Development Services
Virtual Permit Center // Online Applications and Inspections
cell 206-550-8523
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