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A. REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
HEARING DATE: February 21, 2017
Project Name: Paccar Pre-Load Soil Retention
Owner: Paccar Inc., 777 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Applicant/Contact: Jason Hubbell, PE, Barghausen Engineers, 18215 72nd Ave S., Kent, WA 98032
File Number: LUA16-000620,SA-H,SP
Project Manager: Matthew Herrera, Senior Planner
Project Summary: The applicant is requesting a Special Grade and Fill Permit and Site Plan approval to
retain approximately 139,000 cubic yards of soil on the Paccar property located at 1400
N. 4th Street. The existing stockpile is currently located on the southwest portion of the
subject property near the Garden Ave. N. and N. 4th St. frontages. The 25.13 acre site is
within the Employment Area (EA) land use designation and Heavy Industrial (IH) zoning
classification. The stockpile is the remnant of preload and surcharge material that was
used for soil compaction related to the recently constructed Paccar Parts and
Distribution Center (PDC) on the southwest portion of the site. The soil was moved to its
current location in 2015 and stabilized. The PDC building permit approved locating the
preload and surcharge materials in its current location for a period of 5-years and then
the applicant would be required to take action. No building construction or access
improvements are proposed with the applicant’s request.
Project Location: 1400 N. 4th St.
Site Area: 25.13 acres
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B. EXHIBITS:
Exhibits 1-6: As shown in the SEPA Addendum to DNS-M
Exhibit 7: Paccar Parts and Distribution Center Building Permit
Exhibit 8: Parts and Distribution Center Building Permit Conditions
Exhibit 9: Consent Decree
Exhibit 10: Paccar Interoffice Environmental Requirements Memorandum dated May 5, 2003
Exhibit 11: Paccar Parts and Distribution Center SEPA Determination, dated December 18, 2006
Exhibit 12: SEPA Determination Decision on Appeal, issued March 17, 2007
Exhibit 13: ERC Addendum to DNS-M related to building demolition issued August 26, 2013
Exhibit 14: ERC Addendum to DNS-M related to retention of preload soils issued June 15, 2015
Exhibit 15: Geotechnical Report prepared by Hart Crowser, dated September 26, 2014
Exhibit 16: Advisory Notes to Applicant
C. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Owner(s) of Record:
Robert Reifsnyder, Paccar Inc., 777 106th Ave NE,
Bellevue, WA 98004
2. Zoning Classification: Heavy Industrial (IH)
3. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation: Employment Area (EA)
4. Existing Site Use: Industrial
5. Critical Areas: Wellhead Protection Zone 2 and High Seismic
Hazard
6. Neighborhood Characteristics:
a. North: Big Box Retail and Warehouse, UC and IH zones
b. East: I-405 and Single-family residential across Interstate; R-8 zone
c. South: Single-family residential and Office; R-10 and CA zones
d. West: Office, surface parking, and School District Bus Barn; UC and IL zones
6. Site Area: 25.13 acres entire site / Project area is approximately 12 acres
D. HISTORICAL/BACKGROUND:
Action Land Use File No. Ordinance No. Date
Comprehensive Plan N/A 5758 06/22/2015
Zoning N/A 5758 06/22/2015
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Annexation N/A 738 03/17/1925
Environmental DNS-M LUA06-139,ECF N/A 12/18/2006
PDC Building Permit B15000936 N/A 07/07/2015
E. PUBLIC SERVICES:
1. Existing Utilities
a. Water: Water service will be provided by the City of Renton. There are existing water mains
Garden Ave. N., N. 4th St, N. 3rd St., and Houser Way N.
b. Sewer: Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. There are existing sewer mains in Garden
Ave. N., N. 4th St, N. 3rd St., and Houser Way N.
c. Surface/Storm Water: Existing stormwater mains are located in Garden Ave. N., N. 4th St, N. 3rd St.,
and Houser Way N.
2. Streets: The subject property is bound by N. 8th St to the north; I-405 to the east; N. 4th St. to the south;
and Garden Ave. N. to the west.
3. Fire Protection: Renton Fire Authority
F. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE:
1. Chapter 2 Land Use Districts
a. Section 4-2-020: Purpose and Intent of Zoning Districts
b. Section 4-2-070: Zoning Use Table
2. Chapter 3 Environmental Regulations
a. Section 4-3-050: Critical Area Regulations
3. Chapter 4 Property Development Standards
a. Section 4-4-060: Grading, Excavation and Mining Regulations
4. Chapter 9 Permits - Specific
a. Section 4-9-080: Grading, Excavation and Mining Permits and Licenses
b. Section 4-9-200: Master Plan and Site Plan Review
5. Chapter 11 Definitions
G. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
1. Land Use Element
H. FINDINGS OF FACT (FOF):
1. The project site is located at 1400 N. 4th St.
2. The specific project location is a vacant portion of the southwest area within the 25-acre Paccar
campus. Other portions of the site include the Kenworth Truck Plant, Paccar Parts and Distribution
Center, several other office/warehouse buildings, and surface parking.
3. The property is located within the Employment Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan land use designation.
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4. The site is located within the Heavy Industrial (IH) zoning classification. The site is not within a Design
District Overlay. The subject property’s existing warehouse, manufacturing, office, and general
industrial uses are permitted in the IH zone.
5. On July 7, 2015, the applicant was issued a building permit (Exhibit 7) for the construction of the Paccar
Parts and Distribution Center (PDC), a new 169,147 square foot building that was recently completed
on the southeast portion of the Paccar campus.
6. A condition of PDC building permit approval (Exhibit 8) allowed the 5-year retention of 139,000 cubic
yards of soil in its current location. The soil was used as preload and surcharge material for the
stabilization of the foundation area of the PDC building. The condition further stated that one of the
following actions must occur no later than the first quarter of the fourth year:
a. Submit a land use application for a Special Grade and Fill Permit to permit the fill to remain on
the site for a period beyond 5-years; or
b. Submit a land use application for another type of development that would necessitate the use of
the fill as a pre-load; or
c. Submit to the City a Utility Construction Permit for the removal of the fill that identifies finished
site grades at the minimum necessary elevation to comply with the site remediation standards
as identified in the Consent Decree.
7. The Planning Division of the City of Renton accepted the above master application for a Special Grade
and Fill Permit and Site Plan Review to allow the fill to remain on the site for a period beyond 5-years
on August 16, 2016 and determined the application complete on August 24, 2016. The application was
placed on-hold September 26, 2016 to request additional information from the applicant. The
application was taken off-hold on January 12, 2017 following a resubmittal. The project complies with
the 120-day review period.
8. The existing 139,000 cubic yard stockpile is located on the southwest portion of the Paccar site adjacent
to the Garden Ave. N. and N. 4th St. frontages. The stockpile contains an approximate 2H:1V slope along
the perimeter and contains grades approximately 6-feet to 10-feet higher than the adjacent streets.
9. The applicant entered into a Consent Decree (Exhibit 9) with the State of Washington on November 8,
1991 related to contamination on the subject property caused by prior manufacturing uses. The
decree1 and the applicant’s environmental procedures for complying with the decree (Exhibit 10)
requires the Paccar to maintain a minimum 12-inch clean soil cap on contaminated soils on the subject
property. The soil stockpile is currently on top of contaminated and/or presumed contaminated soils
that include metals, volatile organic compounds, and semi-volatile organic compounds.
10. There are approximately 96 trees located on the project portion of the site all of which the applicant is
proposing to retain.
11. Access to the site would remain in existing driveways along the site’s campus.
12. The site is mapped with a Wellhead Protection Zone 2 and High Seismic Area.
13. Approximately 2,700 cubic yards of material would be cut to reslope the existing fill along Garden Ave.
N. site and approximately 139,000 cubic yard of material was brought into the site in 2015.
14. The applicant is proposing to begin and end construction in spring and summer of 2017.
1 Page 54 of the Final Cleanup Action Plan identifies a protective cover of imported fill with a minimum thickness of 12 -
inches.
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15. Surrounding property owners were notified at the time of application. No public or agency comments
were received as of the date of this report.
16. Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and SEPA (RCW 43.21C, 1971 as amended),
on December 18, 2006 the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) issued a Determination of Non-
Significance - Mitigated (DNS-M) for the Paccar Parts and Distribution Center (Exhibit 11). The DNS-M
six mitigation measures. A 14-day appeal period commenced on December 5, 2006 and ended on
January 5, 2007. An appeal of the threshold determination was filed by the applicant and the Hearing
Examiner affirmed to ERC decision on March 19, 2007 (Exhibit 12) and no changes were made to the
DNS-M.
17. Based on an analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, the ERC issued the following mitigation
measures with the Determination of Non-Significance – Mitigated:
a. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations found in the geotechnical report prepared
by Hart Crowser, dated October 5, 2006.
b. The applicant shall be required to provide a Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
(TESCP) designed pursuant to the Department of Ecology’s Erosion and Sediment Control
Requirements outlined in Volume II of the Stormwater Management Manual. This condition shall
be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Division.
c. The detention system for this project shall be required to comply with the requirements found in
the 2005 King County Surface Water Design Manual to meet both detention (Conservation Flow
control – a.k.a. Level 2) and water quality improvements.
d. All truck traffic associated within the distribution center shall be limited to the hours between 7:00
am and 10:00 pm.
e. The applicant shall pay a Traffic Mitigation Fee in the amount of $75 for each new net daily trip
prior to the issuance of the building permit. It is anticipated that the proposed project would result
in the payment of $133,110.00 (1,774.8 net new daily trips x $75 = $133,110.00).
f. The applicant shall pay a Fire Mitigation Fee based on $0.52 per new square foot of building area
prior to the issuance of the building permit. The fee is estimated at $132,600.00 ($0.52 x 255,000
square feet = $132,600.00).
18. The ERC issued addenda to the initial DNS-M document on three occasions to add minor information
that was not included with the original determination. In 2013, an addendum was issued to the DNS-M
(Exhibit 13) to include the demolition of the existing buildings on the site. In 2015, an addendum was
issued to the DNS-M (Exhibit 14) to disclose the retention of approximately 139,000 cubic yards of pre-
load and surcharge soils that were used for the Parts and Distribution Center building and relocates the
material to their current location on the southwestern portion of the Paccar campus. In 2016, an
addendum was issued to the DNS-M (Exhibit 1) to propose regrading retained soils along the Garden
Ave N frontage from a 2H:1V slope to a 4/5H:1V slope and plant additional vegetation along the soil
stockpile perimeter. No changes to mitigation measures were made with the addenda.
19. Representatives from various city departments have reviewed the application materials to identify and
address issues raised by the proposed development. These comments are contained in the official file,
and the essence of the comments has been incorporated into the appropriate sections of this report
and the Departmental Recommendation at the end of this report.
20. Comprehensive Plan Compliance: The site is designated an Employment Area (EA) on the City’s
Comprehensive Plan Map. The purpose of the EA designation is to allow areas primarily used for
industrial development, or mix of commercial and industrial uses such as office, industrial,
warehousing, and manufacturing, with access to transportation networks and transit, within the
Employment Area (EA) Land Use Designation. Employment Area provides significant economic
development and employment base for the City. Maintain a variety and balance of uses through zoning
which promotes the gradual transition of uses on sites with good access and visibility to more intensive
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commercial and office uses. The proposal is compliant with the following development standards if all
conditions of approval are met:
Compliance Comprehensive Plan Analysis
Goal L-N: Sustain industrial areas that function as integrated employment activity
areas and include a core of industrial uses and other related businesses and services,
transit facilities, and amenities.
Goal L-U: Preserve, protect, and enhance the quality and functions of the City’s
sensitive areas including: lakes, rivers, major and minor creeks, intermittent stream
courses and their floodplains, wetlands, ground water resources, wildlife habitats, and
areas of seismic and geological hazards.
Policy L-37: Land uses in areas subject to flooding, seismic, geologic, and coal mine
hazards should be designed to prevent property damage and environmental
degradation before, during, and after construction.
Policy L-57: Compliment the built environment with landscaping using native,
naturalized, and ornamental planting that are appropriate for the situation and
circumstance and which provide for respite, recreation, and sun/shade.
21. Special Grade and Fill Permit Criteria: In order to grant a special permit, the Hearing Examiner shall
make a determination that the activity would not be unreasonably detrimental to the surrounding area.
The Hearing Examiner shall consider, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Size and Location of the activity.
As noted above, the applicant is seeking approval of a Special Fill and Grade Permit to retain the
existing soil stockpile that was used to stabilize the foundation area of the recently completed
Parts and Distribution Center (PDC). The applicant’s initial geotechnical report for the building
improvements (Exhibit 15) recommended using a preload and surcharge to help limit the
settlement of the foundation system that would likely be susceptible to due to the subject
property’s sand, silt, and peat soil structure. Preloading is temporarily placing weight on the soil
in the building area that is approximately equal to the weight of the building which causes the
underlying solids to pre-compress under the temporary load. Additional soils were placed on top
of the preload, referred as a surcharge, to reduce long term time dependent settling related to
the peat and fine-grained soils. These preload and surcharge soils were monitored by the
geotechnical engineer to determine the appropriate pre-compression of the underlain site soils.
Following the pre-compression the preload and surcharge soils were relocated to the southwest
portion of the property and construction of the PDC building began.
The project area is located adjacent to the Garden Ave. N. and N. 4th Street frontage. This
approximately 12-acre portion of the Paccar campus is currently vacant and surrounded with
perimeter vegetation. New frontage improvements along Garden Ave. N. were recently
constructed by the applicant that included a new sidewalk and planter strip. The soil has already
been located on the subject property. There are no activities associated with the soil stock pile
with the exception of the regrading of the Garden Ave. N. frontage to a more gradual slope and
the installation of new vegetation.
The Renton School District Bus Barn and Boeing office with surface parking is located across
Garden Ave. N. to the west. Zoning to the west is UC and IL. To the south of the project area
multi-family duplexes and single-family residential is located across N. 4th St. to the south.
Zoning to the south is R-10. The Paccar campus with Kenworth Truck Plant and the new PDC
building is located to the north and east, respectively.
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b. Traffic Volumes and Patterns.
The existing soil stockpile was located in its current location as part of the recently completed
PDC building. Traffic impacts would be limited to bringing equipment to re-grade the slope along
Garden Ave. N. from its current 2H:1V slope to a 4/5H:1V slope. The applicant would be required
to use the City’s designated Truck Routes for any vehicles with a gross vehicle weight greater
than 26,000 pounds. The nearest truck routes to the project site are Park Ave. N., N. 6th St., and
N. 8th St.
c. Screening, Landscaping, Fencing, and Setbacks.
There is a six-foot tall chain link fence with barb wire around the perimeter of the project site.
City staff has visited the site and the fence appears to be in good condition.
The area between the fence and the stockpile is vegetated with a mix of mature evergreen trees
such as Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar and recently planted evergreen trees and shrubs.
There are gaps along the Garden Ave. N. frontage where vegetation is sparse or the newly
planted vegetation appears to be unhealthy. The applicant has submitted a revised landscaping
plan (Exhibit 5) that provides 103 new Western Red Cedar trees to be planted on the existing
perimeter adjacent to N. 4th St. and the proposed modified slope along Garden Ave. N. As a
condition of approval, staff recommends the applicant submit an irrigation plan for the newly
planted trees. Staff also recommends that the applicant’s Landscape Architect provide an
assessment of the existing perimeter landscaping with regard to health and vigor and
recommend a plan to return any unhealthy plants to healthy status or replace those shrubs
and/or trees that are dead, diseased, or near death. A surety device shall be provided for the
newly planted and any replanted vegetation to guarantee plant survival for a period of 5-years.
d. Unsightliness, Noise, Dust.
The existing soil stockpile ranges approximately 6 to 10-feet high with slopes of 2H:1V. The
stockpile is setback from the Garden Ave. N. property line approximately 25-feet. Setbacks from
N. 4th St. are approximately 40-feet. The City has not received any complaints on the existing
stockpile during this application process. City staff has worked with the applicant to modify the
existing slope along Garden Ave N and regrade the slope to between 4-5 foot horizontal run per
1-foot of vertical rise within 50-feet of the property line and to provide additional tree planting
along the stockpile’s south and west perimeter. These treatments along the staff recommended
condition to rehabilitate existing unhealthy vegetation will soften the impact from the rise in
grade.
The regrading of the western portion of the stockpile will require an approximate cut of 2,700
cubic yards of soil. The soil is proposed to be spread along the top of the existing pad in a thin
layer. The proposed regrade will likely require the removal of a small area of contaminated soil
as shown on the applicant’s cross-section plans (Exhibit 4). The applicant has proposed to locate
contaminated soil west of the preload stockpile and cap with a minimum of one-foot of clean
soil as shown on the temporary erosion control plan (Exhibit 3). Staff recommends as a condition
of approval, the applicant comply with all applicable requirements of the Consent Decree
(Exhibit 9) and the company policy document (Exhibit 10) with regard to contaminated soil
handling and relocation.
The amount of soil cuts and fills on the site are typical of a development project and therefore
code based requirements for noise and dust control limitations should be appropriate. The
applicant will be required to implement any additional dust and wheel wash procedures as
identified in the Consent Decree and/or company policy document for those areas containing
contaminated soil that will be disturbed as part of the slope regrade. Staff recommends as a
condition of approval, the applicant submit a Construction Mitigation Plan that identifies the
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construction dates, hours of construction, vehicle routes, measures to minimize dust, erosion,
mud, and noise. The mitigation plan shall also identify all specific special procedures as required
by the Consent Decree and company policy document to handle, store, and/or remove
contaminated soils. The Construction Mitigation Plan shall be submitted to the Current Planning
Project Manager for review and approval prior to grading license approval.
e. Surface Drainage
The preload soil stockpile was graded to drain to existing catch basins and conveyance pipes that
were on the site prior to grading.
The applicant’s updated Geotechnical Memorandum (Exhibit 6) does not consider the project
area to be suitable for on-site stormwater infiltration due to the fine-grained nature of the
surface soils and the presence of contaminated soils beneath the clean soil cap.
Portions of the subject property are within a Wellhead Protection Zone 2. The applicant has
provided fill source statements (Exhibit 6) certified by a professional engineer that the preload
soil stockpile materials were obtained from sites that were not on the Hazardous Site List for
Model Toxic Control Act or National Priority List for Federal “Superfund” List and the soils are
native to the fill source site.
The applicant’s landscape plan (Exhibit 5) identifies erosion control planting (hydroseed) for the
regraded areas along the Garden Ave. N. frontage. The updated Geotechnical Memorandum
recommends the exposed soil on the newly graded slopes be revegetated as soon as possible
following regrading to minimize risk of erosion and sedimentation runoff. Staff recommends as a
condition of approval the applicant comply with all recommendations of the Geotechnical
Memorandum.
f. Permit Expiration
If approved by the Hearing Examiner, staff recommends the permit remain valid for 10-years
from the date of the final decision. If the applicant intends to keep the preload materials longer
than the 10-year time limitation, the applicant shall submit a new special fill and grade permit
application no later than 9-years from the date of this decision. Removal and/or reuse of the soil
stockpile will also require the applicant to obtain the applicable land use, building, and/or
grading approvals no later than 9-years from the date of this decision.
22. Site Plan Review: Pursuant to RMC 4-9-200.B, Site Plan Review is required for development in the
Employment Area land use designation when it is not exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review. For
Master Plan applications compliance with the review criteria for Site Plans are analyzed at a general
level of detail to ensure nothing would preclude the development of the Site Plan. Given Site Plan
applications are evaluated for compliance with the specific requirements of the RMC 4-9-200.E.3 the
following table contains project elements intended to comply with level of detail needed for both the
Master and Site Plan requests:
Compliance Site Plan Criteria and Analysis
Compliant if
Conditions
of Approval
are Met
a. Comprehensive Plan Compliance and consistency.
Staff Comment: See previous discussion under FOF 20, Comprehensive Plan Analysis.
b. Zoning Compliance and Consistency.
Staff Comment: The existing Heavy Industrial use is an allowed use in the IH zone. No
new improvements are proposed for the Paccar campus. The Parts and Distribution
Center (PDC) building was found compliant and consistent with the zoning regulations
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when permitted. The preload soils were a component of the PDC building and those
soils are proposed to be retained and screened with vegetation on the subject
property.
N/A
c. Design Regulation Compliance and Consistency.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. The subject property is not located within a design
district.
N/A
d. Planned action ordinance and Development agreement Compliance and
Consistency.
Staff Comment: Not applicable
e. Off Site Impacts.
Structures: Restricting overscale structures and overconcentration of development on
a particular portion of the site.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. No structures are proposed. Applicant is requesting to
retain an existing preload soil stockpile used for the PDC building, a previously
approved project.
Circulation: Providing desirable transitions and linkages between uses, streets,
walkways and adjacent properties.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. The proposed preload soil stockpile retention request
does not interfere with circulation patterns offsite. The stockpile is located on a vacant
portion of the Paccar campus and fenced off from public use.
Loading and Storage Areas: Locating, designing and screening storage areas, utilities,
rooftop equipment, loading areas, and refuse and recyclables to minimize views from
surrounding properties.
Staff Comment: No applicable. No storage, utilities, rooftop equipment, loading areas,
or refuse and recyclables are needed for the retention of the preload soil stockpile.
Views: Recognizing the public benefit and desirability of maintaining visual
accessibility to attractive natural features.
Staff Comment: The soil stockpile is not anticipated to block views of the area’s
surrounding natural features such as Lake Washington, Cascade foothills, or Mt.
Rainier. The soil stockpile is approximately 10-feet above the street grade screened
with evergreen trees and vegetation.
Landscaping: Using landscaping to provide transitions between development and
surrounding properties to reduce noise and glare, maintain privacy, and generally
enhance the appearance of the project.
Staff Comment: The existing soil stockpile contains a vegetative screen between 10 and
25 feet along the Garden Ave N and N 4th St frontages. Existing vegetation includes a
mix of mature and recently planted Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar trees with
evergreen shrubs. The applicant’s landscape plan (Exhibit 5) further augments the
existing screen with 103 new Western Red Cedar trees and staff has recommended a
condition of approval for the special grade and fill permit to revitalize areas of
vegetation that may be in decline.
Lighting: Designing and/or placing exterior lighting and glazing in order to avoid
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excessive brightness or glare to adjacent properties and streets.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. No lighting is necessary for the preload soil stockpile.
The project area will remain vacant and unimproved.
f. On Site Impacts.
Structure Placement: Provisions for privacy and noise reduction by building
placement, spacing and orientation.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. No buildings or improvements are proposed with the
application.
Structure Scale: Consideration of the scale of proposed structures in relation to
natural characteristics, views and vistas, site amenities, sunlight, prevailing winds, and
pedestrian and vehicle needs.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. No buildings or improvements are proposed with the
application.
Natural Features: Protection of the natural landscape by retaining existing vegetation
and soils, using topography to reduce undue cutting and filling, and limiting
impervious surfaces.
Staff Comment: All existing vegetation is proposed to be retained and staff has
recommended a condition of approval to revitalize areas that may be in decline. No
impervious areas are proposed with the application.
Landscaping: Use of landscaping to soften the appearance of parking areas, to
provide shade and privacy where needed, to define and enhance open spaces, and
generally to enhance the appearance of the project. Landscaping also includes the
design and protection of planting areas so that they are less susceptible to damage
from vehicles or pedestrian movements.
Staff Comment: Existing and new landscaping planted between the property fence and
soil stockpile softens the effects of the grade change from the street. A majority of the
landscaping are evergreen varieties that will provide the screen year round. New
frontage improvements along Garden Ave N. also incorporated several of the site’s
existing mature evergreen trees, which provide a tree lined sidewalk along the portions
of the frontage. Planting areas are located behind a 6-foot tall chainlink fence and
therefore not be susceptible to damage.
N/A
g. Access
Location and Consolidation: Providing access points on side streets or frontage
streets rather than directly onto arterial streets and consolidation of ingress and
egress points on the site and, when feasible, with adjacent properties.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. No new access or changes to existing access are
proposed with the preload soil retention proposal.
Internal Circulation: Promoting safety and efficiency of the internal circulation
system, including the location, design and dimensions of vehicular and pedestrian
access points, drives, parking, turnarounds, walkways, bikeways, and emergency
access ways.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. No internal circulation changes are proposed with the
preload soil retention proposal. Proposed work relating to regrading and new planting
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are located in a vacant portion of the Paccar campus
Loading and Delivery: Separating loading and delivery areas from parking and
pedestrian areas.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. No loading and delivery areas are proposed with the
preload soil retention proposal. Proposed work relating to regrading and new planting
are located in a vacant portion of the Paccar campus and separated from all parking
and pedestrian areas.
Transit and Bicycles: Providing transit, carpools and bicycle facilities and access.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. No new parking is required or proposed with the
preload soil retention application.
Pedestrians: Providing safe and attractive pedestrian connections between parking
areas, buildings, public sidewalks and adjacent properties.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. The soil stockpile area is located on a vacant portion of
the Paccar campus with no parking or buildings. The area is restricted from access with
chain link fencing and barb wire for safety purposes and therefore no pedestrian
connections to public sidewalks and adjacent properties is necessary.
N/A
h. Open Space: Incorporating open spaces to serve as distinctive project focal points
and to provide adequate areas for passive and active recreation by the
occupants/users of the site.
Staff Comment: Not applicable. The soil stockpile area is restricted from public access
with secured fencing. No areas for passive of active recreation are appropriate. The
applicant has proposed new landscape plantings and the existing landscaping provides
an attractive aesthetic for the property’s frontage.
i. Views and Public Access: When possible, providing view corridors to shorelines
and Mt. Rainier, and incorporating public access to shorelines
Staff Comment: The existing preload soil stockpile does not block view corridors to
shorelines or Mt. Rainier. The public access requirement is not applicable to the
proposal.
j. Natural Systems: Arranging project elements to protect existing natural systems
where applicable.
Staff Comment: The applicant has certified the preload materials brought onto the
subject site are not contaminated and pose no risk to the Wellhead Protection Area
Zone 2 located on the subject property. The soil stockpile site has been determined to
be stable by the updated geotechnical report (Exhibit 6), which further states the
regrading will further stabilize the fill long term. Hydro seeding, as proposed by the
landscaping plan (Exhibit 5), on the regraded portion and other disturbed areas will
provide erosion and sedimentation control.
k. Services and Infrastructure: Making available public services and facilities to
accommodate the proposed use:
Police and Fire.
Staff Comment: Police and Fire Prevention staff indicated that the soil stockpile has no
impacts to their services. As no improvements are proposed, no fire impact fees will be
assessed.
City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Hearing Examiner Recommendation
PACCAR PRE-LOAD SOIL RETENTION LUA16-000620,SA-H,SP
Report of Hearing February 21, 2017 Page 12 of 13
HEX Report Paccar
Water and Sewer.
Staff Comment: No new water or sewer service or alterations to existing water or
sewer service is required for the soil stockpile.
Drainage.
Staff Comment: No changes to drainage facilities on the site or within city owned
facilities are required for the proposal. No new impervious surfaces are proposed.
Transportation.
Staff Comment: No changes to existing access to the site are proposed. Any truck
traffic related to the regrading of the slope along the Garden Ave N. frontage is
required to utilize the designated City Truck Routes. Nearby routes to the project
location are Park Ave N., N. 6th St., and N. 8th St.
No increased traffic impacts are created by the preload soil stockpile as the project site
will remain vacant. No transportation impact fee will be assessed.
N/A l. Phasing: The applicant is not requesting any additional phasing.
m. Stormwater: Providing optimal locations of stormwater infiltrating low impact
development facilities. Avoiding placement of buildings or impervious areas on soils
with infiltration capability to the maximum extent practicable.
Staff Comment: As stated in the applicant’s updated geotechnical memorandum
(Exhibit 6), infiltration is not appropriate for the soil stockpile as the soils near the
surface are fine-grained and the presence of contaminated soils below the protective
clean soil cap.
23. Critical Areas: Project sites which contain critical areas are required to comply with the Critical Areas
Regulations (RMC 4-3-050). The proposal is consistent with the Critical Areas Regulations. The subject
property is located with a Wellhead Protection Zone 2 and High Seismic Area. The applicant has
submitted Fill Source Statements (Exhibit 6) certified by a professional engineer identifying the preload
soils that were brought to the site are not contaminated. The applicant’s updated geotechnical
memorandum (Exhibit 6) states the existing preload soil stockpile does not require compaction testing
as it is non-structural. The report further states the track walking that occurred on the soil during its
placement provided adequate compaction for its stockpile purpose. The report recommends the newly
exposed slopes be revegetated as soon as possible to minimize the risk of erosion and sedimentation
runoff and all potentially exposed soils be managed and capped with a minimum one-foot clean soil cap
layer. As stated in the Special Grade and Fill Permit analysis (FOF 21), staff recommends the applicant
implement all recommendations of the geotechnical report.
I. CONCLUSIONS:
1. The subject site is located in the Employment Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan designation and complies
with the goals and policies established with this designation, see FOF 20.
2. The subject site is located in the Heavy Industrial (IH) zoning designation and complies with the zoning
and development standards established with this designation see FOF 4.
3. The proposed preload soil retention complies with the Special Grade and Fill Permit regulations
provided the applicant complies with City Code and conditions of approval, see FOF 21.
City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Hearing Examiner Recommendation
PACCAR PRE-LOAD SOIL RETENTION LUA16-000620,SA-H,SP
Report of Hearing February 21, 2017 Page 13 of 13
HEX Report Paccar
4. The proposed preload soil retention complies with Site Plan Review decisional criteria provided the
applicant complies with City Code and conditions of approval, see FOF 22.
5. The proposed preload soil retention complies with the Critical Areas Regulations provided the applicant
complies with City Code and conditions of approval, see FOF 23.
6. Key features, which are integral to this project include: (1) adequately screening the preload soil
retention area with a meaningful landscape buffer of newly planted trees and rehabilitating and/or
replacing existing vegetation that is unhealthy; (2) ensuring the long term success of the vegetation by
providing irrigation; and (3) re-grading the slope within 50-feet of the property along the Garden Ave.
N. frontage to a more gradual incline.
J. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Paccar Preload Soil Retention Special Fill and Grade Permit and Site Plan,
File No. LUA16-000620, as depicted in Exhibits 3, 4, and 5 subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall comply with the mitigation measures issued as part of the Determination of Non-
Significance Mitigated, dated December 18, 2006.
2. The applicant shall submit an irrigation plan for the newly planted trees for review and approval by the
Current Planning Project Manager prior to Grading License approval.
3. The applicant shall provide an assessment of the existing perimeter landscaping by a Landscape
Architect with regard to health and vigor and recommend a plan to return any unhealthy plants to
healthy status or replace those shrubs and/or trees that are dead, diseased, or near death. A surety
device shall be provided for the newly planted and any replanted vegetation to guarantee plant survival
for a period of 5-years.
4. The applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Consent Decree and the company
policy document (Exhibit 10) with regard to contaminated soil handling and relocation.
5. The applicant shall submit a Construction Mitigation Plan that identifies the construction dates, hours
of construction, vehicle routes, and measures to minimize dust, erosion, mud, and noise. The mitigation
plan shall also identify all specific special procedures as required by the Consent Decree and company
policy document to handle, store, and/or remove contaminated soils. The Construction Mitigation Plan
shall be submitted to the Current Planning Project Manager for review and approval prior to Grading
License approval.
6. The applicant shall comply with all recommendations of the Geotechnical Memorandum prepared by
Hart Crowser, dated November 29, 2016.
7. The Special Fill and Grade Permit is valid for 10-years from the date of the final decision. If the applicant
intends to keep the preload materials longer than the 10-year time limitation, the applicant shall
submit a new special fill and grade permit application no later than 9-years from the date of this
decision. Removal and/or reuse of the soil stockpile will also require the applicant to obtain the
applicable land use, building, and/or grading approvals no later than 9-years from the date of this
decision.
CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
Paccar Pre-Load Soil Retention
Project Number:
LUA16-000620,SA-H,SP
Date of Hearing
February 21, 2017
Staff Contact
Matthew Herrera, Senior Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
Jason Hubbell
Barghausen Engineers, 18215 72nd
Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032
Project Location
1400 N. 4th St.
The following exhibits were entered into the record:
Exhibit 1: Addendum to DNS-M, dated January 30, 2017
Exhibit 2: Vicinity Map
Exhibit 3: Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control (TESC) Plan
Exhibit 4: Site Section Plan
Exhibit 5: Landscape Plan
Exhibit 6: Geotechnical Report Update Memorandum prepared by Hart Crowser dated
November 29, 2016
Exhibit 7: Paccar Parts and Distribution Center Building Permit
Exhibit 8: Parts and Distribution Center Building Permit Conditions
Exhibit 9: Consent Decree
Exhibit 10: Paccar Interoffice Environmental Requirements Memorandum dated May 5, 2003
Exhibit 11: Paccar Parts and Distribution Center SEPA Determination, dated December 18, 2006
Exhibit 12: SEPA Determination Decision on Appeal, issued March 17, 2007
Exhibit 13: ERC Addendum to DNS-M related to building demolition issued August 26, 2013
Exhibit 14: ERC Addendum to DNS-M related to retention of preload soils issued June 15, 2015
Exhibit 15: Geotechnical Report prepared by Hart Crowser, dated September 26, 2014
Exhibit 16: Advisory Notes to Applicant
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Tel 206.324.9530
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 29, 2016
TO: Rob Reifsnyder, PACCAR
FROM: Rolf B. Hyllseth, PE and Garry E. Horvitz, PE
RE: Geotechnical Report Update – SW Fill Area
PACCAR Renton Parts Distribution Center (PDC)
Renton, Washington
17946‐02
CC: Jason Hubbell, Barghausen Engineers
Vicki Zumbrunnen, PACCAR
As requested by the City of Renton, this memorandum provides updated geotechnical engineering
recommendations for the SW Fill Area of the PDC project site, located adjacent to Garden Avenue North
and North 4th Street as shown on the Barghausen Phase 3 Temporary Erosion Control and Grading Plans
for the project (dated November 15, 2016).
The fill placed in this portion of the site consists of relocated preload fill material from the original PDC
building pad. Hart Crowser monitored the preload fill placement and removal process during
construction. The updated recommendations in this memorandum should only be used in conjunction
with the general recommendations of our geotechnical engineering design study dated September 25,
2014, and subsequent supplemental recommendations provided by Hart Crowser.
This memorandum is for the exclusive use of PACCAR, Barghausen Engineers, and their consultants for
specific application to the subject project and site. We completed this memorandum in accordance with
geotechnical practices generally accepted for work of a similar nature done in the same timeframe, in
the same or similar localities, and under similar conditions. No other warranty, express or implied, is
made.
SW Fill Placement Recommendations
The fill placed in the SW portion of the site is considered non‐structural (i.e. not intended to support
buildings, paved roads, or other surface structures). As such, geotechnical field observation or
compaction testing was not required during placement. It is our opinion that track‐walking the fill
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Building Permit: B15000936
IVR Number: 15000936
Permit Information
Permit Name: PACCAR PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Address/Location:03/03/2015Application Date:7223000010Parcel Number: 405 HOUSER WAY N
Permit Type:07/07/2015Issue Date:$11,013,894Total Valuation: Building Commercial
Permit Work Class:07/06/2017Expiration Date:169,147Total Square Feet: New
Building Height:42.0 # of Stories:1
Description: CONSTRUCT NEW 169,147 SQ FT PACCAR PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Occupancy Information
Square FeetType of ConstructionOccupancy Group Valuation
B Business VB $1,111,682.88 9,072
S-2 Storage, low hazard VB $9,902,211.00 176,510
Contacts
Name Address PhoneTypeBilling
STEVE PAUL
HOWARD S WRIGHT
415 1st Ave N, STE 400
SEATTLE, WA 98109
C: (206) 794-2240ContactX
Royce Dawkins
Balfour Beatty Construction LLC dba Howard S Wright
3100 Mckinnon, 7th Floor
Dallas, TX 75201
B: (206) 447-7500
C: (214) 451-1018
ContractorX
Construction Contractor: HOWARSW863BG
Accounts Payable
Paccar Parts Warehouse
750 Houser Way N
Renton, WA 98057
B: (425) 254-4166
O: (425) 254-4400
OwnerX
General Conditions & Signature
Permission is hereby given for the work described on this permit according to the conditions hereon and according to the approved
plans and specifications pertaining thereto, subject to compliance with the Ordinance of the City of Renton.
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This permit and plans must be posted at the job site at all times.Ÿ
I hereby certify that no work is to be done except as described above and in approved plans, and that work is to conform to Renton
codes and ordinances.
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Call (425) 430-7202 or go to: www.MyBuildingPermit.com one working day in advance to schedule an inspections and for ANY work in
the Right of Way.
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Call 8 1 1 to locate underground utilities at least two full business days prior to any excavation.Ÿ
(Date)(Signature)
Page 1 of 2THIS PERMIT AND PLANS MUST BE POSTED AT THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Conditions for Permit B15000936
Building
1 Erosion control shall be in place and inspection approved prior to disturbance of soil on site.
2 Ground Electrode System (Either 1 Or 2 Are Approved Methods): 1. An Electrode Of At Least 20 Ft
Long Bare Copper, Sized In Accordance With Nec 2. An Electrode Of 20 Ft Long #4 Rebar (Not Less
Than 1/2 Inch In Diameter) And Sized Per Nec Either One Shall Be Encased By At Least 2 Inches Of
Concrete, Located Within And Near The Bottom Of A Concrete Footing That Is In Direct Contact With
The Earth, And Shall Be Installed In All New Residential And Commercial Construction.
3 TREE PROTECTION MEASURES FOR ALL TREES IN THE CONSTRUCTION AREA OF A DEVELOPMENT
SITE. THESE MEASURES INCLUDE: 1. 6 foot high chain link fences around the trees out to and
including the drip line of the tree. 2. All the area within the fenced area needs a minimum of 3" of
bark mulch. 3. Warning signs must also be included on the fence. 4. Construction activity, parking,
and storage of materials and equipment is not allowed within the drip line (and therefore fenced)
area of any tree. 5. The only new impervious surfaces allowed within the drip line of existing trees
are those shown on approved building or construction plans, which typically should be limited to the
new buildings, new driveways, new parking lots, new streets and new sidewalks.
4 Authorized Hours Of Construction/Activity: 7Am-8Pm Monday Through Friday 9Am-8Pm Saturday No
Work Allowed On Sunday. Per Ordinance 4703, 2-2-1998
5 All Construction, Demolition And Land Clearing Waste Must Be Recycled At A King County Licensed
Or Approved Facility, Or Taken To Regional Disposal Facilities.
6 Approval For Building Permit Only-Separate Approval And Permits Required For Any Mechanical,
Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Suppression Or Hazardous Materials System.
Fire
7 The building shall comply with the City of Renton Emergency Radio Coverage ordinance. Testing
shall verify both incoming and outgoing minimum emergency radio signal coverage. If inadequate,
the building shall be enhanced with amplification equipment in order to meet minimum coverage.
Separate plans and permits are required for any proposed amplification systems.
8 Portable Fire Extinguishers Required, 2A10Bc Minimum Rating.
9 Fire Lanes/Fire Zones Shall Be Marked Per City Ordinance. Fire Department Access Roads Shall Be
Paved A Minimum Of 20-Feet Wide And Shall Provide A Minimum Height Clearance Of 13.5-Feet.
Applicant Shall Provide An 8.5 X 11-Inch Site Plan Showing Placement Of Required Fire Lanes For Fire
Department Permanent Record Prior To Certificate Of Occupancy.
10 Fire Department Connection Location To Be Approved By The Fire Department.
11 Fire Alarm System Required. Plans To Be Submitted To Renton Fire Prevention Bureau For Approval
(425)430-7024. Both An Electrical And Fire Alarm Permit Are Required For This Installation. System
Shall Be Monitored By An Approved Ul-Listed Central Station. Full Detection And Fully Addressable
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Required.
12 Required Fire Flow 5,500 Gpm. Proposed Hydrant Layout Is Acceptable.
13 Street Address Shall Be Posted On Building. Contrasting Color Minimum 24-Inches.
14 SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS REQUIRED. PLANS SHALL BE STAMPED BY A STATE CERTIFIED SPRINKLER
CONTRACTOR. PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED TO RENTON FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU FOR REVIEW AND
PERMITTING(425)430-7024. A PLUMBING PERMIT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS ALSO
REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF SPRINKLER PERMIT.
Planning
15 Separate sign permits are required for the project, where wall signs are identified on the submitted
building permit.
16 Separate building permit for the three flag poles (one permit for all) is required.
17 The relocation of the pre-load fill from the east side of the site along N 4th St. and Houser Way N to
the west side of the site along N 4th St. and Garden Ave. N, is approved for 5 years. During the first
quarter of the fourth year the applicant shall either:
1.Submit a land use application for a Special Grade and Fill Permit to permit the fill to remain on
the site for a period beyond 5 years; or
2.Submit a land use application for another type of development that would necessitate the use of
the fill as a pre-load; or
3.Submit to the City a Utility Construction Permit for the removal of the fill that identifies finished
site grades at the minimum necessary elevation to comply with the site remediation standards as
identified in the Consent Decree.
18 The existing mature trees on the private property side along Garden Ave N and N 4th St, behind the
fence, are required to be retained unless approved for removal by the city. The trees were retained
as mature trees and screening on-site where street trees in the right-of-way is usually required.
Water
19 A new easement will be required for the new water line and the language must be reviewed and
approved by the City Attorney. We do not have a word template of the previous easement and as
such we will need Paccar to submit a new easement form. We will be need to (re) obtain the City
Attorney's review and approval of the new easement since it is not a City standard easement form,
even if the same language is used. The development, review and approval of the easement by all
parties will take some time. We will need the final easement approved by the City before the
connection of the new water main to the existing City' s water system.
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INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION
CAT. NO. 4487
CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT
May 5, 2003
To: D. D. Bennitt
Cc: R. E. Bangert II
V. L. ZumBrunnen
From: L. C. Robbins
Subject: Requirements related to the PDS Renton Superfund Site
Environmental requirements related to the PDS Renton Superfund site follow. Please note
however that this year, Ecology is due to review 5 years of groundwater monitoring data to
determine if the site clean-up is performing as planned. The environmental requirements for
redevelopment of the property may change as a result of this review. Costs for compliance with
these requirements must be charged to the redevelopment project budget.
1. Both soil and groundwater may be contaminated and thus grading, excavation or trenching
of soil below the minimum 12 " structural cap must be conducted by a contractor that is
trained and conducts the work in accordance with WAC 296-62-300, Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency Response. A Health and Safety Plan will be needed. See
attached Heath and Safety Requirements applicable to any work performed below the level
of the structural cap.
2. Soils greater than 12" in depth must be assumed to be contaminated. If the site soil is visibly
clean and can be re-used on-site it must be stockpiled in a manner that prevents dust and
stormwater contact including plastic sheeting underneath, and a cover each evening and
during weather conditions that may result in dust or stormwater impacts. Berms should be
used to avoid excessive stormwater contact with potentially contaminated soil. Erosion,
stormwater and dust control plans will be needed. If the potentially contaminated but visibly
clean soil is not re-used on-site, the soil stockpiles must be sampled with a 5-point
composite sample for each individual stockpile or for each 500 cubic yards within a single
stockpile, whichever is more, and tested for proper disposal. Soil stockpiles should be
segregated in a manner that prevents contamination of clean soil and minimizes disposal
costs. CED must pre-approve the disposal site(s). Copies of all test results, shipping papers
and the final disposal site must be provided to CED. Off-site disposal of more than 200 cubic
yards of potentially contaminated soil in any 3 month period must be pre-approved by CED
and Ecology.
3. If visibly contaminated soil, debris or groundwater is encountered, CED should be notified
immediately. With approval from CED, proceed with Hot Spot Removal Action (HSRA) for
visibly contaminated soil as detailed in Item 15. Removed groundwater should be stored in a
portable Baker tank. Visibly contaminated debris must be stockpiled on plastic and covered
each evening or if weather conditions are such that wind or stormwater could contact and
mobilize any contaminated soil that is adhering to the debris. Berms should be used to
prevent excessive contact of stormwater runoff with potentially contaminated debris.
DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNITY Cftyof
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ..:.JJ )
ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA)DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS-M)-MITIGATED
Pursuant to WAC 197-11-600(4)(c)and WAC 197-11-625
Addendum to the Paccar Parts Distribution Building
as Addended by the City of Renton (LUAO6-139)
Determination of Non-Significance -Mitigated (DNS-M)
Date of Addendum:June 15,2015
Date of Original Issuance of SEPA Threshold Determination:December 18,2006
Proponent:PACCAR Inc.
Project Numbers:LUAO6-139,ECF
Project Name:Paccar Parts Distribution Building
Proposal /Purpose of Addendum:The original SEPA threshold determination for the Paccar
Parts Distribution Buildings was issued on December 18,2006.The original application included
a proposal for the construction of a new 255,000 square foot parts distribution center,which
included 5,000 square feet of office space.The Environmental Review Committee Staff Report,
project description and the application materials did not explicitly disclose the site pre-load
amount and distribution of the 139,000 cubic yards of pre-load surcharge soils.The intended
purpose of the subject SEPA Addendum is to disclose the intended retention and grading of
139,000 cubic yards of fill on the site.Based on the information submitted by the applicant on
June 8,2015;the location of the distribution building pre-load surcharge soils would be
relocated from the new building vicinity in the southeast corner of the Paccar complex to the
western portion of the site.The graded soils would be hydro seeded.
Pursuant to the City of Renton’s Environmental Ordinance and SEPA (RCW 43.21C,1971 as
amended),on December 18,2006,the Environmental Review Committee issued a
Determination of Non-Significance -Mitigated (DNS-M)for the Paccar Parts Distribution
Building.The DNS-M included five mitigation measures related to geotechnical
recommendations,drainage and erosion control,truck traffic and mitigation fees.A 14-day
appeal period commenced on December 18,2006 and ended on January 5,2007.An appeal
was received on January 5,2007 from the project proponents,requesting amending the
mitigation measure that limited the hours of operation for truck traffic.The decision of the ERC
was affirmed by the Hearing Examiner on March 19,2007,resulting in no changes to the
Geotechnical Recommendations Report
PACCAR Renton Parts
Distribution Center
Renton, Washington
Prepared for
PACCAR
September 26, 2014
17946-01
ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
LUA16-000620
August 16, 2016
Name: Paccar Pre-load Soil Retention
Application Date: 1400 N 4th St
Renton, WA 98057-5507
Site Address:
PLAN - Planning Review - Land Use
Engineering Review Comments Contact: Rohini Nair | 425-430-7298 | rnair@rentonwa.gov
1. The geotech report recommendations for erosion control and construction should be followed.
2. Mulching / seeding of exposed soils should be done.
3. Silt fence should be provided on all down slopes.
4. No runoff should go from the site to adjacent properties.
5. 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.
Planning Review Comments Contact: Matt Herrera | 425-430-6593 | mherrera@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. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover
over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within
ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface
Water Management Design Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and
March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and
approval of the permit.
4. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is being cleared.
6. 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.
7. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around the drip lines of all
retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be placed on fencing every fifty feet (50')
indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to
individually protected trees or groups of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In
addition, the applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees.
8. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible for adhering to the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and /or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
permit.
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