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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPre-application Comments PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR Faith Temple CUP 300 S 3rd Street PRE 17-000159 CITY OF RENTON Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division April 6, 2017 Contact Information: Planner: Jill Ding, 425.430.6598 Public Works Plan Reviewer: Jan Illian, 425.430.7216 Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.430.7024 Building Department Reviewer: Craig Burnell, 425.430.7290 Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on the project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or environmental permits. Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened. 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, Department of Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council). Fire & Emergency Services Department M E M O R A N D U M DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT:(Faith Temple Community Church) PRE17-000159 Jill Ding, Senior Planner 4/3/2017 12:00:00AM Corey Thomas, Plan Review/Inspector No comments. Page 1 of 1 NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non-binding and may not 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 completed a preliminary review for the above-referenced proposal. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT:(Faith Temple Community Church) PRE17-000159 Jan Illian, Plan Reviewer Jill Ding, Senior Planner 4/5/2017 12:00:00AM 1. Plan Review has no comments Page 1 of 1 h:\ced\planning\current planning\preapps\2017 preapps\17-000159.jill\17-000159 faith temple cup (cd zone, urban design a, seismic).doc DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE:April 6, 2017 TO:Pre-Application File No. 17-000159 FROM:Jill Ding, Senior Planner SUBJECT:Faith Temple CUP 300 S 3rd Street 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, 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 for purchase for $50.00 plus tax, from the Finance Division on the first floor of City Hall or online at www.rentonwa.gov Project Proposal: The project site is comprised of two parcels (parcel nos. 0007200184 and 0007200157) located at the northeast corner of the intersection of S 3rd Street and Shattuck Avenue S and is a former funeral home. The existing building totals 7,000 square feet in area with surface parking including 29 stalls. No renovations or expansions of the existing building are proposed. The church use has been operating on the site under a Temporary Use Permit that was granted in 2010. Seismic hazard areas are mapped on the project site. Current Use: Currently the Faith Temple is operating on the site under an existing Temporary Use Permit (LUA10-062). Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120B, “Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application (noted as “CD standards” herein). Zoning: The property is located within the Urban Center Downtown (UCD) land use designation, the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation, Urban Design District A, Downtown Business District, and City Center Sign Regulation Area. Religious Institutions are allowing with a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit within the CD zone. Faith Temple CUP Page 2 of 4 April 6, 2017 h:\ced\planning\current planning\preapps\2017 preapps\17-000159.jill\17-000159 faith temple cup (cd zone, urban design a, seismic).doc Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – There are no minimum lot size, width, or depth requirements within the CD zone. Lot Coverage – There are no maximum building coverage requirements in the CD zone. Setbacks – Setbacks are the distance between the building and the property line or any private access easement. Setback requirements in the CD zone are as follows: 0-foot minimum front/side yard along a street setback; a 15-foot maximum front/side yard along a street setback for buildings 25 feet or less in height, none for that portion of the building over 25 feet in height; and no rear or side yard setbacks. The existing structure has a front yard setback of approximately 42 feet, a side yard along a street setback of 0 feet, a side yard setback of 30 feet and a rear yard of 14 feet. No expansions of the existing structure are proposed under the current proposal. Building Height – The maximum building height permitted in the CD zone is 95 feet. The existing building has a total of 3 stories and it is anticipated that the existing building would not exceed the maximum allowable height of 95 feet. Landscaping – All development in the CD zone is exempt from all but the maintenance of any existing landscaping, parking lot landscaping, and street tree requirements of the Landscaping Regulations. No new parking lots are proposed under the current proposal; therefore new landscaping is not required. Tree Preservation – A tree inventory and a tree retention plan along with a tree retention worksheet shall be provided with the formal land use application. According to the proposed regulations, the tree retention plan must show preservation of at least 10 percent (10 %) of significant trees, and indicate how proposed building footprints would be sited to accommodate preservation of significant trees that would be retained. 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. 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; and Significant trees over sixty feet (60') in height or greater than eighteen inches ( 18") caliper. Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved; other significant native evergreen or deciduous trees; and other significant non-native trees. 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. A tree retention plan is required at the time of formal land use application. Screening - All operating equipment located on the roof of any building shall be enclosed so as to be screened from public view in accordance with the requirements outline under RMC 4-4- 095. Faith Temple CUP Page 3 of 4 April 6, 2017 h:\ced\planning\current planning\preapps\2017 preapps\17-000159.jill\17-000159 faith temple cup (cd zone, urban design a, seismic).doc Fences/Retaining Walls – If the applicant intends to install any fences as part of this project, the location must be designated on the landscape plan. A fence taller than six feet (6') requires a building permit. New or existing fencing would need to comply with RMC 4-4-040. Retaining walls shall be composed of brick, rock, textured or patterned concrete, or other masonry product that complements the proposed building and site development. There shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining walls abutting public rights-of-way. Please refer to retaining wall standards (RMC 4-4-040) for additional information. Parking – Within the CD zone, only the area exceeding the area of the original structure shall be used to calculate required parking. No expansions to the existing building are proposed; therefore compliance with the parking requirements is not required. Refuse and Recyclables – In office, educational and institutional developments, a minimum of two (2) 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 four (4) 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. Based on a building square footage of 7,000 square feet, the applicant would be required to provide a total minimum of 100 square feet of refuse and recyclable deposit areas. Access – Driveway widths are limited by the driveway standards, in RMC 4-4080I. Building Design Standards – Compliance with Urban Design Regulations, District ‘A’, would be required if exterior modifications such as façade changes, windows, awning are proposed. Only those portions of the structure which are changes would be reviewed under Design District A standards. See the attached checklist and Renton Municipal Code section 4-3-100. The following bullets are a few of the standards outlined in the regulations. A 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. Parking shall be located so that no surface parking is located between a building and the front property line, or the building and side property line, on the street side of a corner lot. The number of driveways and curb cuts shall be minimized, so that pedestrian circulation along the sidewalk is minimally impeded. All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than forty feet (40'). Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') deep, sixteen feet (16') in height, and eight feet (8') in width. On any facade visible to the public, transparent windows and/or doors are required to comprise at least fifty percent (50%) of the portion of the ground floor facade that is between four feet (4') and eight feet (8') above ground (as measured on the true elevation). Buildings shall use at least one of the following elements to create varied and interesting roof profiles (see illustration, subsection RMC 4-3-100.I5f): (a) Extended parapets; (b) Feature elements projecting above parapets; Faith Temple CUP Page 4 of 4 April 6, 2017 h:\ced\planning\current planning\preapps\2017 preapps\17-000159.jill\17-000159 faith temple cup (cd zone, urban design a, seismic).doc (c) Projected cornices; (d) Pitched or sloped roofs. Buildings shall employ material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding, patterns, or textural changes. Critical Areas: The site is mapped with seismic hazard areas. A geotechnical report may be required if any expansions of the existing building are proposed. Environmental Review: The proposal would require Environmental (SEPA) Review in accordance with WAC 197-11-800, as a change in use of a building that is larger than 4,000 square feet is proposed. Permit Requirements: The proposal would require a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit and Environmental (SEPA) Review. Both applications would be processed concurrently within an estimated time frame of 10 to 12 weeks. The fee would be is $4,635 ($3,000 CUP + $1,500 SEPA + 135 Technology Fee). Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal requirements is provided on the Renton website, Rentonwa.gov. Once Conditional Use Permit approval is obtained, the applicant must complete the required improvements and dedications, as well as satisfy any conditions of the approval. The City now requires electronic plan submittal for all applications and with the change to electronic submittals, the City’s 3% technology fee may be increasing. Impact Mitigation Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact mitigation fees are required for the construction of new building areas or changes of use to a more intensive you. If any building expansions or new buildings are proposed or a change in use to a more intense you, fire and transportation impact fees assessed based on the use of the building may be assessed. Public Notice: The applicant will be required to install a public information sign on the property. Expiration: Once the Conditional Use Permit application has been approved, the applicant has two years to comply with all conditions of approval and to apply for any necessary permits before the approval becomes null and void. A single two-year extension may be granted. Note: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant is strongly encouraged to bring an electronic copy for pre-screening at the 6th floor front counter prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact Jill Ding, Senior Planner at 425- 430-6598 or jding@rentonwa.gov for an appointment.