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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: Mariah Kerrihard, 425-430-7238, mkerrihard@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: Huy Huynh, 425-430-7384,hhuynh@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated May 19th, 2026.
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org)
1. See Attached Fire Authority Memo dated May 18, 2026
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 19th, 2026
TO: Mariah Kerrihard, Planner
FROM: Huy Huynh, Civil Engineer II
SUBJECT: Fun Box
601 S Grady Way
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-I have reviewed the application for the Fun Box located at 601 S Grady Way and have the following
comments:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is comprised of existing parcel 1923059043, is approximately 425,345 square feet in size and is
irregular shape. There are multiple commercial/mixed use buildings. The site is fronted by S Grady Way
to the North, commercial buildings to the West and East, and S Renton Village Pl to the South
WATER: The proposed development is within the City’s water service area and in the Valley 196
Pressure Zone. There is an existing 8-inch cast iron water main located on the West side of the
building running North/south within the parking lot aisle that can deliver 2,500 gallons per
minute (GPM) (see record drawing W-02360B). There is an existing 6” cast iron water main
located on the East side of the building running North/South within the delivery/fire drive aisle
that can deliver 1,400 gpm. (see record drawing W-02360B). There is an existing 10” ductile
iron water main located North of the building that can deliver a maximum capacity of
2,220gpm (see record drawing W-211402). The system loops to the existing 12” ductile iron
main along Renton Village Access Rd and S Renton Village Pl. (see record drawing W-055602
and W-211401). There is one existing 1-inch domestic water meter and water lateral
serving the existing building for the proposed TI (facility ID number MTR-017089 and
LAT-020338).
SEWER: The proposed development is within the City’s sewer service area. There is an existing private 8-
inch gravity wastewater main located on the west side of the property (record drawing S-
007901). There is an existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in S Renton Village Pl
(record drawing S-334304). There is an existing 18-inch concrete sewer main located in the
South side of the property (no record drawing).
STORM: The site is generally flat. There is an existing private 42-in stormwater main located on property
(no record drawing). There is an existing public 72-inc stormwater main located on the South
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side of the property (record drawing D-126907). There is an existing 8-in stormwater main
located in S Grady Way (record drawing R-131104) .
STREETS: The proposed development fronts S Grady Way along the North property line. S Grady Way is is
classified as a principal arterial with an existing right-of-way (ROW) with varying width of
approximately 90 feet to 113.89 according to the King County Assessor Map. The proposed
development fronts S Renton Village Pl along the South property line with an existing right-of-
way (ROW) width of 60 feet according to King County Assessor Map.
WATER COMMENTS
1. Based on the reviews of project information submitted for the land-use meeting, Renton Regional
Fire Authority has determined that the preliminary fire flow demand and fire hydrant requirement
for the proposed project is unchanged. There is an existing 8” DCDA and fire line serving the entire
building (MTR-016771 and LAT-021966). The existing fire sprinkler system would be adequate for
the new proposed use.
a. Installation of “Storz” adapter on the existing hydrants if they are not already equipped
with one.
b. Installation of a Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly (RPBA) is required for installation
downstream of the existing water meter in an above grade heated enclosure meter per
COR std Plan 360.1. the RPBA 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 Plan Reviewer
and Water Utility Department
i. Applicant to submit revised site plan showing the RPBA at the time of building
permit.
c. Installation of a double check valve assembly (DCVA) per City std plan 340.8 is required
for an irrigation meter, if applicable.
i. Applicant to submit site plan showing the DCVA at the time of building permit.
If applicable.
2. 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 2026
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 current water fee is $5,025 per 1-inch meter.
a. Water service installation charges for each proposed domestic water service are
applicable. Water Service installation is $2,875 per 1-inch service
b. Drop-in meter fee is $460 per 1-inch meter.
c. The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=9010319&dbid=1&repo=City
ofRenton
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SEWER COMMENTS
1. Sewer service is being provided by City of Renton
a. Dumpster/recycling areas are required to be covered and will need to direct drainage to
the sanitary sewer system through an oil/water interceptor. The current dumpster
configuration behind the building at the tenant location does not meet this requirement.
i. Applicant to submit revised site plan showing a covered dumpster/recycling
areas connecting to the sanitary sewer system through an oil/water interceptor
at the time of building permit.
b. Applicant did not make clear whether cooking and food preparation will occur
onsite. Depending on the type of food preparation to occur, commercial-grade sinks need
to be directed to a grease interceptor(s) prior to connecting into the City’s Sanitary Sewer
system if it is determined that the nature of the food preparation contains high quantities
of fats, oils and greases (FOG). The grease interceptor shall be sized in accordance with
standards found in the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The grease
interceptor shall drain by gravity to the sewer main and shall be located so that it is
accessible for routine owner maintenance.
i. According to the submitted plan at land use, a commercial kitchen is not being
proposed; therefore, a grease interceptor is not required.
2. As the existing sewer service will be reused no sewer system development charges are applicable
unless the water meter is upsized.
STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS
1. The proposed project is a tenant improvement; therefore, stormwater improvements and
stormwater system Development Charge is not applicable.
TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS
1. Frontage improvements are required for all new construction with valuation in excess of
$175,000. The proposed development fronts S Grady Way along the North property line, Renton
Village Pl along the South property line.
a. Per RMC 4-6-060.D, frontage improvements are exempt for the proposed project, as the scope
of work consists solely of an interior remodel and does not include a building addition.
2. 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.
a. Applicant shall submit revised site plan showing an accessible route of travel meeting
ADA requirements as part of building permit.
3. In accordance with the submitted traffic memo provided with the landuse application, the
proposed use is estimated to result in a reduction in weekday PM peak hour trips; therefore, a
traffic study and traffic impact fees for the project’s proposed change in use is not applicable.
a. Staff concurs with this determination.
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GENERAL COMMENTS
1. The fees listed are for 2026. 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.
4. 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.
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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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: Fun Box
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 monitors the fire sprinkler system and does not meet the
present fire code 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 will be required for a place of assembly.
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