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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: July 28, 2016
TO: Matt Herrera, Senior Planner
FROM: Ian Fitz-James, Civil Plan Reviewer
SUBJECT: Utility and Transportation Comments for 205 Logan Redevelopment –
205 Logan Avenue S.
PRE 16-000515
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 completed a preliminary review of the application for the 205 Logan Redevelopment located at
205 Logan Avenue S. The applicant is proposing to redevelopment the existing building at 205 Logan
Avenue S. into a retail development. In addition to new retail space, a courtyard and public playground
are proposed. The applicant is also proposing to convert the vacant lot to the west of 205 Logan Avenue
S. to a parking lot for the new retail space.
WATER COMMENTS
1. Water service is provided by the City of Renton. The site is in the Valley service area in the 196’
hydraulic pressure zone. The approximate static water pressure is 69 psi at a ground elevation
of 36’.
2. There is an existing 12” water main north of the site along the southern frontage of S. 2nd Street
that can provide 4,300 gallons per minute (gpm). There is also a 12” water main east of the site
along the western frontage of Logan Avenue S. that can provide 4,800 gpm. Reference COR
Project File WTR2702181 for record drawings of both lines.
3. There are two existing 12” Boeing-owned high pressure water mains east of the site. One is
located on the east side of Logan Avenue S. while the other is located on the west side of Logan
Avenue S.
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4. Below is a summary of the existing fire hydrants in the vicinity of the site. Please refer to Fire
Authority for required number of hydrants.
a. Across Logan Avenue S., east of the site (COR Facility ID HYD-S-00548).
b. At the northeast corner of the intersection of Logan Avenue S. and S. 2nd Street
approximately 90 feet northeast of the site’s northeastern corner (COR Facility ID HYD-
S-00088).
c. Along the northern frontage of S. 2nd Street, approximately 65 feet northwest of the
site’s northwestern corner (COR Facility ID HYD-S-00197).
5. A fire sprinkler stub with a double detector check assembly (DDCVA) in an exterior underground
vault per COR Standard Plan 360.2 shall be installed for backflow prevention for the building.
The DDCVA may be installed inside the building it each meets the conditions as shown on COR
Standard Plan 360.5 for the installation of a DDCVA inside a building.
6. There is an existing 1” meter serving the existing building. A new domestic water meter may be
required for the repurposed building pending water demand calculations. If a new domestic
water meter is required, it shall be sized in accordance with the most recent edition of the
Uniform Plumbing Code. A domestic water meter 3” or larger shall be installed in an exterior
vault in accordance with COR Standard Plan 320.4. Installation of a reduced pressure backflow
assembly (RPBA) in an above ground heated enclosure per COR Standard Plan 350.2 is required
behind the meter. The RPBA may be located inside the building if drainage for the relief valve is
provided. Please coordinate with the City plan reviewer and City water utility department if you
propose to locate the RPBA inside the building.
7. A separate meter is required for landscape irrigation per COR Standard Plan 320.1. A double
check valve assembly (DCVA) is required behind the meter COR Standard Plan 340.8.
8. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges (SDCs) and meter
installation fees based on the number and size of the meters for domestic use and fire
prevention. Meters greater than 2” will be charged a $220.00 processing fee and the contractor
will provide the meter and install it. A SDC credit will be issued for the existing water meter.
The full water fee schedule can be found in the City’s 2016 development fees document on the
City’s website.
SEWER COMMENTS
1. Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton.
North of the site, there is an existing 12” concrete sewer flowing east to west in the southern
portion of S. 2nd Street. Reference COR Project File WWP2701778 for record drawings. There is
also an 18” sewer flowing east to west north of the 12” main. No record drawings are available
for this main.
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East of the site, there is an existing 8” PVC sewer flowing south to north in Logan Avenue S.
Reference COR Project File WWP2702110 for record drawings.
2. There are two existing side sewers serving the existing building. Both side sewer stubs serving
the site are 6” PVC and connect to the 8” main in Logan Avenue S. Both side sewer stubs can be
reused to serve the reconfigured building. The PVC side sewer stubs replaced old clay side
sewer stubs that originally served the building. We strongly suggest that you identify if there is
still remaining clay side sewer and replace it as necessary.
New building side sewers shall be PVC, a minimum of 6” in diameter, and have a minimum slope
of 2%.
3. If a commercial kitchen is proposed, a grease interceptor will be required. The grease
interceptor shall be sized based on drainage fixtures units 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. The grease interceptor shall be located on site so that is accessible
for routine maintenance. Grease traps or equivalent alternatives may be considered for food
establishments that do not have full-size kitchens such as coffee shops or small cafes.
4. The development is subject to applicable sewer system development charges (SDCs) for sewer
service. The SDCs for sewer service are based on the size of the domestic water service. A SDC
credit will be issued for the existing sewer services. The full sewer fee schedule can be found in
the City’s 2016 development fees document on the City’s website.
STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS
1. The site is relatively flat and almost entirely impervious. It contains the existing building,
accompanying asphalt parking lot, and adjacent gravel lot. The parking lot and gravel lot do not
drain to an on-site conveyance system. Parking and gravel lot drainage sheet flow off-site and
onto adjacent streets.
East of the site, there is an existing 18” storm drain that flows from south to north in Logan
Avenue S. Drainage from Logan Avenue S. enters this storm drain through two Type 1 catch
basins along the western flowline of Logan Avenue S. Reference COR Project File TED4002701
for record drawings. There is no piped conveyance system north of the site in S. 2nd Street.
2. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart to determine what type of drainage review is required for
this site. The site falls within the City’s Peak Rate Flow Control Standard (Existing Site
Conditions). The site falls within the Black River Drainage Basin. Drainage plans and a drainage
report complying with the adopted 2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM)
and the 2010 City of Renton amendments will be required. All core and special requirements
specific to the City of Renton shall be addressed in the drainage report.
3. Flow control BMPs are required for the site per Section 5.2 of the 2009 KCSWDM.
4. Drainage improvements along public street frontages are required to conform to the City’s
street standards.
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5. A geotechnical report for the site is required. Information on the water table and soil
permeability, with recommendations of appropriate flow control BMP options with typical
designs for the site from the geotechnical engineer, shall be submitted with the application.
6. Effective January 2, 2017, the City of Renton will be adopting a new stormwater manual which
will be based on the 2016 King County Surface Water Design Manual. All projects vested after
January 2, 2017 will be subject to these new stormwater requirements. Please refer to RMC 4-
1-045 for information regarding project vesting.
7. The development would be subject to stormwater system development charges (SDCs). The
current SDCs are $0.594 per square foot of new impervious surface area, but not less than
$1,485.00. A system development fee credit will apply for existing impervious surface area.
TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS
1. The current transportation impact fee is $3.33 per square foot of retail space, $22.65 per square
foot of fast food without drive-up space, $6.85 per square foot of fitness club, and $5.10 per
square foot of general office space. Fees based on final proposed use will be determined prior
to permit issuance. Fees are payable at the time of building permit issuance.
2. The site is located in the City’s downtown planning area. The City’s Downtown Streetscape
Design Standards and Guidelines apply. A 12’ sidewalk with street trees in tree grates is
required along both street frontages.
S. 2nd Street is classified as a principal arterial. Per RMC 4-6-060, the minimum right of way
width for a principal arterial with four lanes is 91’. The current right of way width along the S.
2nd Street frontage varies from approximately 60’ to 90’. The S. 2nd Street frontage has a curb
with a 5’ sidewalk located behind the curb. The sidewalk width does not meet ADA or City
standards where the existing street trees and building are located. The sidewalk is cracked in
many locations.
Logan Avenue S. is classified as a minor arterial. Per RMC 4-6-060, the minimum right of way
width for a minor arterial with four lanes is 91’. The current right of way width along Logan
Avenue S. is approximately 60’. The Logan Avenue S. frontage has a 12’ sidewalk located behind
the curb with street trees in tree grates. The sidewalk is in good condition.
3. City staff is requiring street improvements that differ from the City’s street standards found in
RMC 4-6-060. A summary of the required street improvements can be found below. A street
modification may be needed to conform to the modified street standards.
a. Keep existing frontage improvements (curb, sidewalk, and trees in tree grates) in place
along Logan Avenue S.
b. Remove the driveway cut along Logan Avenue S.
c. Make the curb ramps at the corner of Logan Avenue S. and S. 2nd Street ADA compliant.
Ramps shall have detectable warning surface per WSDOT standards.
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d. Replace the curb line in place along S. 2nd Street. Remove existing driveway cut where
the courtyard will be.
e. Install a new 12’ sidewalk in accordance with the City’s Downtown Streetscape Design
Standards behind the curb along S. 2nd Street. Where the existing building intrudes in
the right of way, sidewalk shall be provided to the building edge. Right of way
dedication shall be provided to the back of walk. Required right of way dedication
where the western edge of the existing building encroaches into the right of way will be
evaluated with site plan review.
f. Remove or relocate existing electrical box north of the western portion of the building
to provide an ADA compliant path.
g. Required street trees in tree grates shall be installed along S. 2nd Street in accordance
with the City’s Downtown Streetscape Design Standards.
4. A trip generation report using the 9th edition of the ITE trip generation manual will be required.
A traffic impact analysis per City of Renton standards will be required if the project will generate
new vehicular traffic exceeding 20 vehicles per hour in both the AM and PM peak periods.
5. Street lighting analysis is required to be conducted by the developer along both frontages.
Street lights along the Logan Avenue S. frontage are in compliance with the City’s Downtown
Streetscape Design Standards and can remain in place. Required street lights along the S. 2nd
Street frontage shall conform to the City’s Downtown Standards.
6. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s
Restoration and Overlay requirements.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. The SDCs listed are for 2016. The fees that are current at the time of the utility permit
application will be levied. Please see the City of Renton website for current SDCs.
2. Storm drainage detention vaults and retaining walls that are 4’ or taller from bottom of footing
will require a separate building permit. Structural calculations and plans prepared by a licensed
engineer will be required.
3. A conceptual utility plan is required as part of the land use application.
4. The survey and 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.
5. A final survey that is stamped and signed by the professional land surveyor of record will need
to be provided. All existing utilities need to be surveyed and shown. Please reference COR
Maps for mapping and records of existing utilities in the project vicinity.
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6. Separate plan submittals will be required for construction permits for utility work and street
improvements. All plans shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer in the State of
Washington.
7. When utility plans are complete, please submit four (4) copies of the plans, two (2) copies of the
drainage report, an electronic copy of each, the permit application, an itemized cost of
construction estimate, and application fee to the counter on the sixth floor.