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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExh.11_Transportation_ConcurrencyDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: February 24, 2020 TO: Matt Herrera, Senior Planner FROM: Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager SUBJECT: Traffic Concurrency Test – Sunridge Townhomes Phase II; LUA20-000039 The applicant is requesting administrative site plan review, environmental review, and one modification for a proposed 11 unit townhome project with associated improvements located on a vacant 0.77 acre Residential Multifamily (RMF) lot located on SE Petrovitsky Rd east of 120th Ave SE (APN 0739000050). The proposal would result in a residential density of approximately 16 dwelling units per net acre. Vehicle access to the site would be provided from abutting properties to the west and east 12228 and 12316 SE Petrovitsky Rd, respectively. The development would contain 22 vehicle parking spaces with each unit providing one enclosed space and a surface lot along the eastern portion of the property that would accommodate 11 spaces. The applicant has submitted a modification request related to the required street frontage improvements along the project site. The proposed development would generate a reduction of approximately 60 net new average weekday daily trips. During the weekday AM peak hour, the project would generate approximately 4 net new trips (1 inbound and 3 outbound). During the weekday PM peak hour, the project would generate approximately 5 net new trips (3 inbound and 2 outbound). The proposed project passes the City of Renton Traffic Concurrency Test per RMC 4-6-070.D as follows: EXHIBIT 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6FEDE754-AC7F-4A9A-847E-EDB66D55B606 Transportation Concurrency Test – Sunridge Townhomes Phase II Page 2 of 3 February 24, 2020 Traffic Concurrency Test Criteria Pass Implementation of citywide Transportation Plan Yes Within allowed growth levels Yes Project subject to transportation mitigation or impact fees Yes Site specific street improvements to be completed by project Yes Traffic Concurrency Test Passes Evaluation of Test Criteria Implementation of citywide Transportation Plan: The City’s investment in completion of the forecast traffic improvements is 130% of the scheduled expenditure through 2020. Within allowed growth levels: As shown on the attached citywide traffic concurrency summary, the calculated citywide trip capacity for concurrency with the city adopted model for 2019 is 1,708 trips, which provides sufficient capacity to accommodate approximately 5 additional trips from this project. A resulting 1,703 trips are remaining. Project subject to transportation mitigation or impact fees: The project will be subject to transportation impact fees at time of building permit for the project. Site specific street improvements to be completed by project: The applicant has submitted a street modification that will be reviewed as part of the land use application. The project will be required to complete frontage street improvements prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Any additional off-site improvements identified through SEPA or land use approval will also be completed prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Background Information on Traffic Concurrency Test for Renton The City of Renton Traffic Concurrency requirements for proposed development projects are covered under Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-6-070. The specific concurrency test requirement is covered in RMC 4-6-070.D, which is listed for reference: D. CONCURRENCY REVIEW PROCESS: 1. Test Required: A concurrency test shall be conducted by the Department for each nonexempt development activity. The concurrency test shall determine consistency with the adopted Citywide Level of Service Index and Concurrency Management System established in the Transportation Element of the Renton Comprehensive Plan, according to rules and procedures established by the Department. The Department shall issue an initial concurrency test result describing the outcome of the concurrency test. DocuSign Envelope ID: 6FEDE754-AC7F-4A9A-847E-EDB66D55B606 Transportation Concurrency Test – Sunridge Townhomes Phase II Page 3 of 3 February 24, 2020 2. Written Finding Required: Prior to approval of any nonexempt development activity permit application, a written finding of concurrency shall be made by the City as part of the development permit approval. The finding of concurrency shall be made by the decision maker with the authority to approve the accompanying development permits required for a development activity. A written finding of concurrency shall apply only to the specific land uses, densities, intensities, and development project described in the application and development permit. 3. Failure of Test: If no reconsideration is requested, or if upon reconsideration a project fails the concurrency test, the project application shall be denied by the decision maker with the authority to approve the accompanying development activity permit application. The Concurrency Management System established in the Transportation Element on page XI-65 of the Comprehensive Plan states the following: Based upon the test of the citywide Transportation Plan, consideration of growth levels included in the LOS-tested Transportation Plan, payment of a Transportation Mitigation Fee, and an application of site specific mitigation, development will have met City of Renton concurrency requirements. DocuSign Envelope ID: 6FEDE754-AC7F-4A9A-847E-EDB66D55B606