HomeMy WebLinkAboutPre-application comments PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
Binder Short Plat
980 Hoquiam Avenue NE
PRE 16-000686
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
October 27, 2016
Contact Information:
Planner: Jill Ding, 425.430.6598
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Ann Fowler, 425.430.7271
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 before
making all of the required copies.
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:(980 Hoquiam 5-lot SP) PRE16-000686
Jill Ding, Senior Planner
10/10/2016 12:00:00AM
Corey Thomas, Plan Review/Inspector
1. Existing street, water main and fire hydrants are adequate.
2. Fire mitigation fee is $495.10 per single family lot paid at time of building permit issuance.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:October 27, 2016
TO:Jill Ding, Planner
FROM:Ann Fowler, Civil Plan Reviewer
SUBJECT:Utility and Transportation Comments for Binder Short Plat
980 Hoquiam Ave NE
PRE 16-000686
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 Binder Short Plat at 980 Hoquiam Ave NE (APN(‘s) 1023059060)
and have the following comments:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The site is approximately 2.06 acres in size and is square in shape. There is a single family residence with
attached garage and associated driveway which accesses off of NE 10th Street.
Water Water service is provided by King County Water District #90 The site is located outside of an
Aquifer Protection Area.
Sewer Wastewater service is provided by the City of Renton There is an existing 8-inch PVC gravity
wastewater main located in NE 10th Street (see City plan no. S-3278). There is an existing 8-
inch PVC gravity wastewater main located at the east side of the site (see City plan no. S-
3278).
Storm There are existing storm drainage facilities in NE 10th Street and Hoquiam Ave NE (see City
plan no. R-3278).
Streets The proposed development fronts NE 10 Street along the north property line(s). NE 10 Street
is classified as a Residential Access Road. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is approximately
50 feet as measured using the King County Assessor’s Map. The proposed development fronts
Hoquiam Ave NE along the west property line(s). NE 10 Street is classified as a Collector
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Arterial Road. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is approximately 60 feet as measured using
the King County Assessor’s Map. NE 10th Street currently contains a meandering 5-foot
sidewalk. There are no frontage improvements along Hoquiam Ave NE.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
WATER
1.A water availability certificate from King County Water District #90 is required as part of the
Land use Application.
SEWER
1.Sewer main extension across the site frontage on Hoquiam Ave NE is required, which is
approximately 209 LF of 8-inch main for future service to properties along Hoquiam Ave NE.
2.The proposed project will need to show how they propose to serve the new development with
sanitary sewer service to each of the lots with connection to the existing system in NE 10th
Street.
3.The development is subject to applicable wastewater system development charges based on the
size of the new domestic water to serve the project. SDC fee for a 1-inch meter is $2,242.00 per
meter. The total fee is $11,210.00 for (5) 1-inch meters. This is payable at construction permit
issuance.
4.The East Renton Special Assessment District fee (SAD) fee will be applicable on the project. The
SAD fee rate when it was established in 1996 was $224.52 plus interest per lot. As of
10/25/2016, the SAD fee rate per lot is $316.80, the SAD has reached its peak Assessment
Period. No additional interest will accrue. The rate that will be applicable on the issuance day of
the utility construction permit will be applicable on this project.
SURFACE WATER
1.A drainage report complying with the City adopted 2009 King County Surface Water Manual and
City Amendments will be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, the site falls within the
Flow Control Duration Standard area matching Forested Site Conditions and is within the May
Creek Drainage Basin. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow chart to determine the type of drainage
review required in the City of Renton 2009 Surface Water Design Manual Amendment.
2.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.
3.Any proposed detention and/or water quality vault shall be designed in accordance with the
KCSWDM and the City of Renton Amendments to the manual that is current at the time of utility
construction permit application. Separate structural plans will be required to be submitted for
review and approval under a separate building permit for the detention and/or water quality
vault. Special inspection from the building department is required.
4.Appropriate flow control BMPs will be required to help mitigate the new runoff created by this
development. A preliminary drainage plan, including the application of flow control BMPs, shall
be included with the land use application, as applicable to the project. The final drainage plan
and drainage report must be submitted with the utility construction permit application.
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5.All work proposed outside of the applicant’s property will require a permanent drainage
easement to be provided to the City and a temporary construction easement prior to any
permits being issued.
6.A Construction Stormwater General Permit from Department of Ecology will be required if
grading and clearing of the site exceeds one acre. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) is required for this site.
7.A surface water development fee of $1,485.00 per new single family residence will apply. The
project proposes the addition of 4 new residences (5 new single family homes, 1 existing homes
to be removed). The estimated total fee is $5,940.00. This is subject to final design and payable
prior to issuance of the utility construction permit.
8.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 project 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.
TRANSPORTATION
1.NE 10th Street Improvements
a.To meet the City’s complete street standards for Residential Access streets, minimum
ROW is 53 feet. Dedication of 1.5 feet of ROW fronting the site will be required. Per City
code 4-6-060, half street improvements shall include a pavement width of 26 feet (13
feet from centerline), a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip, an 5-foot sidewalk, street
trees and storm drainage improvements.
2.Hoquiam Ave NE Improvements
a.To meet the City’s complete street standards for Collector Arterial streets, minimum
ROW is 83 feet. Dedication of 11.5 feet of ROW fronting the site will be required. Per
City code 4-6-060, half street improvements shall include a pavement width of 46 feet
(23 feet from centerline), a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip, an 8-foot sidewalk,
street trees and storm drainage improvements. However, the City’s transportation
group has determined and will support a lesser standard to match existing
improvements along Hoquiam Ave NE. Recommendation will allow a pavement width of
36 feet from curb to curb to remain and reduce the frontage improvements to an 8 foot
planter strip and a 5 foot sidewalk. This would provide a future right-of-way of 64 feet
and would require the project to dedicate 2 feet of right-of-way. Applicant will need to
submit an application to the City requesting a modification of the street frontage
improvements as outlined in City code 4-9-250C5d.
3.Corner lots shall dedicate a minimum of a 15-foot radius in accordance with City code 4-6-060.
4.Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations. Driveways shall be designed in
accordance with City standard plans 104.1 and 104.2.
a.A minimum separation of 5 feet is required between driveway and the property line.
b.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').
5.ADA access ramps shall be installed at all street crossings. Ramps shall be shown at each
intersection. Ramps shall be oriented to provide direct pedestrian crossings.
6.Street lighting and street 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.
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7.Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay
Requirements.
8.Payment of the transportation impact fee is applicable on the construction of the development
at the time of application for the building permit. The current rate of transportation impact fee
is $2,951.17 per dwelling unit for single family homes. The project proposes the addition of 5
new residences (4 new single family homes, 1 existing homes to be removed). The estimated
total fee is $11,804.68. Traffic impact fees will be owed at the time of building permit issuance.
Fees are subject to change. The transportation impact fee that is current at the time of building
permit application will be levied.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1.Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance
with code requirements.
a.7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is
required with the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft
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.
d.
2.All construction utility permits for utility and street improvements will require separate plan
submittals. All utility plans shall confirm to the Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil
Engineer shall prepare the civil plans.
3.A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate
sheets.
4.All utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) serving the proposed development
must be underground. The construction of these franchise utilities must be inspected and
approved by a City of Renton inspector.
5.Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2016 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 visit www.rentonwa.gov 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:October 27, 2016
TO:Pre-Application File No. 16-000686
FROM:Jill Ding, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:Binder Short Plat, 980 Hoquiam Avenue NE
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 subject property is located at the southeast corner of NE 10th Street and
Hoquiam Avenue NE and is addressed as 980 Hoquiam Avenue NE. The proposal is to subdivide
the 89,298 square foot project site into five lots and one critical area tract. The subject property
is zoned Residential-8 (R-8). Access to the new lots would be provided via individual driveways
off of NE 10th Street. A wetland has been identified on the southeast corner of the project site.
Current Use: The site is currently developed with an existing single family residence, proposed
for removal.
Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject property is zoned Residential-8 (R-8), the density
range allowed in the R-8 zone is a minimum of 4.0 to a maximum of 8.0 dwelling units per acre
(du/ac). The area located within dedicated right-of-way, private access easements/tracts, and
critical areas would be deducted from the gross site area to determine the “net” site area prior
to calculating density. After the deduction of the wetland area, the applicant indicates that the
proposal would have a net area of 1.50 acres. Based on a net area of 1.50 acres, the proposal
for 5 lots would result in a gross density of 3.33 dwelling units per acre (5 lots / 1.50 acres = 3.33
du/ac), which is below the minimum density required in the R-8 zone. Per RMC 4-2-110D1:
a. “Phasing, shadow platting, or land reserves may be used to satisfy the minimum density
requirements if the applicant can demonstrate that the current development would not
preclude the provision of adequate access and infrastructure to future development and would
allow for the eventual satisfaction of minimum density requirements through future
development”.
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b. In the event the applicant can show that minimum density cannot be achieved due to lot
configuration, lack of access, environmental or physical constraints, minimum density
requirements may be waived.
The proposed short plat layout shall be revised to either comply with the minimum density
required or shall demonstrate compliance with RMC 4-2-110D1.a. or b.
Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development
Standards for Single Family Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application
(noted as “R-8 standards” herein).
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size permitted in the R-8 zone, is 5,000
square feet for parcels being subdivided. Minimum lot width is 50 feet for interior lots and 60
feet for corner lots; minimum lot depth is 80 feet. The lots as proposed appear to exceed the
minimum lot size, width, and depth requirements.
Building Standards – The R-8 standards allow a maximum building coverage of 50% of the lot
area. Accessory structures are also included in building lot coverage calculations. The proposal’s
compliance with the building standards would be verified at the time of building permit
review.
Building Height – The maximum wall plate height is 24 feet and 2 stories. Roofs with a pitch
equal to or greater than 4:12 may project an additional six (6) vertical feet from the maximum
wall plate height; common rooftop features, such as chimneys, may project an additional four
(4) vertical feet from the roof surface. Non-exempt vertical projections (e.g., decks, railings, etc.)
shall not extend above the maximum wall plate height unless the projection is stepped back
one-and-a-half (1.5) horizontal feet from each façade for each one (1) vertical foot above the
maximum wall plate height. Building height would be verified at the time of building permit
review.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the
property line. The required setbacks for the R-8 zone are:
Front yard: 20 feet for the primary structure.
Rear yard: 20 feet.
Side yards: 5 feet.
Side yards along streets: 15 feet
Setbacks would be verified at the time of building permit review.
Building Design Standards – The proposed structure would be subject to the Residential Design
Standards outlined in RMC 4-2-115. The proposal’s compliance with the residential design
standards would be verified at the time of building permit review.
Access/Parking: Access to the lots is proposed via individual driveways off of NE 10th Street. A
minimum of two onsite parking spaces is required for each new lot.
Driveways: The maximum driveway slopes cannot exceed 15%, provided that driveways
exceeding 8% are to provide slotted drains at the lower end of the driveway. If the grade
exceeds 15%, a variance is required. The maximum width of single loaded garage driveways shall
not exceed nine feet (9') and double loaded garage driveways shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
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Landscaping – Except for 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. The minimum on-site landscape width required along
street frontages is 10 feet. Where there is insufficient right-of-way space or no public frontage,
street trees are required in the front yard subject to approval of the Administrator. A minimum
of two (2) trees are to be located in the front yard prior to final inspection. Please refer to
landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) for further general and specific landscape requirements. A
conceptual landscape plan shall be submitted at the time of Short Plat application and
prepared by a registered Landscape Architect, a certified nurseryman or other certified
professional.
Storm drainage facilities are required to comply with the minimum 15-foot perimeter
landscaping strip on the outside of the fence unless otherwise determined through the site plan
review or subdivision review process. Please refer to landscape regulations RMC 4-4-070 for
further general and specific landscape requirements.
Significant Tree Retention: If 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, and indicate how proposed
building footprints would be sited to accommodate preservation of significant trees that would
be retained (RMC 4-4-130H1.a). When the required number of protected trees cannot be
retained, replacement trees, with at least a two-inch (2") caliper or an evergreen at least six feet
(6') tall, shall be planted at a rate of twelve (12) caliper inches of new trees to replace each
protected tree removed. 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.
In addition to retaining 30 percent of existing significant trees, each new lot would be required
to provide a minimum tree density of 2 trees per 5,000 square feet of lot area onsite. Protected
trees that do not contribute to a lot's required minimum tree density shall be held in
perpetuity within a tree protection tract.
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 formal tree retention plan would be
reviewed at the time of Short Plat application.
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Critical Areas: The applicant has indicated that a Category III wetland with a required buffer of
75 feet and a building setback of 15 is mapped across the eastern portion of the project site. The
applicant has indicated that the maximum 25% buffer reduction would be proposed. A wetland
report and delineation would be required at the time of formal land use application. If any
impacts are proposed to the wetland or buffer area, a mitigation plan would also be required.
Environmental Review: Environmental (SEPA) Review would be required due to the presence of
critical areas on the project site.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require Short Plat approval and Environmental
(SEPA) Review. Both applications would be reviewed concurrently within an estimated time
frame of six to eight weeks. The 2016 fee for Short Plat and Environmental (SEPA) Review is
$3,090 ($2,000 Short Plat fee + $1,000 SEPA fee + $90 Technology Fee = $3,090). Detailed
information regarding the land use application submittal is provided in the attached handouts.
Public Information Sign: The applicant will be required to install a public information sign on the
property. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal requirements is
provided in the attached handouts.
Once Preliminary Short Plat approval is obtained, the applicant must complete the required
improvements and dedications, as well as satisfy any conditions of the preliminary approval
before submitting for Final Short Plat review. Once final approval is received, the plat may be
recorded. The newly created lots may only be sold after the plat has been recorded.
Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would be
required. Such fees would apply to all projects and would be calculated at the time of building
permit application and payable prior to building permit issuance. The fees for 2016 are as
follows:
Transportation Impact Fee - $2,951.17 per new single-family house;
Park Impact Fee - $1,887.94 per new single-family house; and
Fire Impact Fee - $495.10 per new single-family house.
A handout listing the impact fees is attached. A Renton School District Impact Fee, which is
currently $5,643.00 per new home, would be payable prior to building permit issuance.
A handout listing all of the City’s Development related fees is available on the City’s website.
Note: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant is strongly
encouraged to have one copy of the application materials pre-screened at the 6th floor front
counter prior to submitting the complete application package. Please call or email Jill Ding,
Senior Planner at 425-430-6598 or jding@rentonwa.gov for an appointment.
Expiration: Upon approval, the short plat is valid for two years with a possible one year
extension.