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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: January 12, 2017
TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
FROM: Ian Fitz-James, Civil Plan Reviewer
SUBJECT: Utility and Transportation Comments for 700 S. 3rd Street Renovation
PRE 16-000957
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 700 S. 3rd Street Renovation. The site is
the former J.C. Penny’s. The applicant plans a full renovation of the building and façade improvements.
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 68 psi at a ground elevation
of 39’.
2. There is an existing 12” water main south of the site in S. 3rd Street. There is an existing 8”and
24” water main west of the site in Burnett Avenue S. Reference Project File WTR2700367 in
COR Maps for record drawings of all three mains.
There is also an existing 10” water that connects to the 24” water main in Burnett Avenue S. and
dead ends along the eastern Burnett Avenue S. frontage west of the building. Reference Project
File WTR27002756. The water main serves a 6” fire service line for the building. The water
main also serves a 2” domestic water service line and meter for the building.
There is an existing 6” double detector check valve assembly (DDCVA) for the fire sprinkler
supply line. The DDCVA is located in an underground concrete vault within the sidewalk.
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The existing domestic water service and fire service can be reused to serve the renovated
building.
3. A reduced pressure backflow assembly (RPBA) is required for the domestic water service line.
There does not appear to be a suitable location for the RPBA outside of the building. Thus, the
RPBA shall be located inside the building in a room that can provide drainage from the relief
valve on the assembly. Please coordinate with the City plan reviewer with where you propose
to locate the assembly in the building. A plumbing permit will be required for installation of the
RPBA.
4. No water system development charges are applicable as the project is not proposing to add a
new water service or increase the size of the existing water meter.
SEWER COMMENTS
1. Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton.
There is an existing 8” PVC sewer flowing from south to north west of the site in Burnett Avenue
S. from a manhole (COR Facility ID MH6473). Reference Project File WWP2702756 in COR Maps
for record drawings.
2. An existing 6” PVC side sewer serves the existing building. The side sewer connects to the
manhole along the Burnett Avenue S. frontage. This side sewer can be reused to serve the
renovated building.
3. Any food establishments proposed as part of this use will be required to install grease traps or
other approved devices for grease control. The applicant needs to be aware that given the
existing building footprint, a traditional outside grease interceptor will not be feasible,
alternative devices, such as Trapzilla, may be required.
4. No sewer system development charges are applicable as the project is not proposing to add a
new water service or increase the size of the existing water meter.
STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS
1. No storm drainage improvements are required as no new and/or replaced impervious surface is
proposed.
TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS
1. A transportation impact fee will be assessed for the proposed change in use. The current use of
the building is retail. The 2017 traffic impact fee for a shopping center (retail) is $13.29 per
square foot of building. A credit will be issued for the existing retail use.
The proposed use of the building is a fitness club, daycare, and restaurant. The 2017 traffic
impact fees are as follows for the proposed uses:
· Health/Fitness Club: $18.01 per square foot of building
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· Daycare: $48.88 per square foot of building
· Restaurant (sit-down): $30.48 per square foot of building
· Fast food, no drive-up: $70.93 per square foot of building.
The applicant can generate their own traffic impact fee by performing a Trip Cost Analysis as
defined and permitted by RMC 4-1-190.H. The City would then evaluate the analysis and
proposed fee to make a determination. The City uses the 9th Edition of the Trip Generation
Manual published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) to determine trip
generation.
The transportation impact fee will be due at issuance of building permit.
2. Per RMC 4-6-060, no street frontage improvements or street lighting are required for interior
remodels that do not involve a building addition.
3. A Traffic Impact Analysis per City of Renton standards will be required if the new development
generates new vehicular traffic exceeding 20 vehicles per hour in either the AM (6:00 – 9:00) or
PM (3:00 – 6:00) peak periods. To determine if the project will require a traffic impact analysis
please prepare a trip generation report based on the project’s use and trip generation data from
the 9th edition of the Trip Generation Manual published by the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE). Please include the trip generation report with the site plan submittal.
4. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s
Street Restoration and Overlay requirements.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. If construction permit review is triggered the following may apply:
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. When construction plans are complete, please contact the City to schedule an intake
meeting. Construction permit submittal includes three (3) copies of the plans, two (2)
copies of the drainage report, an electronic copy of each, the permit application, an
itemized construction estimate, and application fee to the counter on the sixth floor.