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January 29, 2021
City of Renton
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Attention: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Project Name:
Project Tiger – Tenant Improvement
701 Monster Road SW
Land Use Permits Required:
SEPA, Use Permit, Building Permit
Zoning Designation:
Industrial Medium (IM), adjacent properties are like zoning and use. Property to the east,
opposite side of Right of Way is zoned Industrial Heavy (IH).
Current Use of Site and Existing Improvements:
Site has been developed to provide a single-story Warehouse/Industrial Building of
164,480sf, approximately 29ft tall. Building address is 601-701 Monster Road. Area of work
is at the south end of the Building (701 Monster Road). Site includes automobile and trailer
parking, utilities and landscaping appropriate to the building size, type and use.
Reference is made to the following for Site Development:
Building Permit # B20001889
Project File Number: PR18-000155
Land Use File Number: LUA18-000237, ECF, SA-A, MOD
Construction on the Warehouse/Industrial Building “Shell & Core” is substantially complete,
and project permit is ready to be closed out. Building is currently vacant, awaiting Tenant
Improvement work.
Special Site Features:
Certain limited landscaped areas at the perimeter of the property are as steep as 40% slope.
However, area of proposed work is limited to building interior, rooftop and level ground
immediately adjacent to the building perimeter.
Proposed Use of Property and Scope of the Proposed Development:
Proposed Tenant Improvement Project entails internal construction of a new 71,764sf Food
Processing Facility within the existing Warehouse/Industrial Building (Shell). Business
operations focus primarily on preparation of fresh fruits and vegetables with minor cooking
operations as needed to create pre-packaged meals and sandwiches for retail sale
elsewhere.
Exterior work is limited to installation of ground and roof-mounted mechanical, electrical and
refrigeration equipment as needed for the proposed operations.
Project will connect to Building and Site Utilities developed under the Permit(s) mentioned
above. New grease trap/interceptor(s) will be installed as required by Health and Plumbing
Codes for facilities of this type.
Project Tiger
701 Monster Road SW
Renton, WA 98057
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For Plats Indicate the Proposed Number, Density and Range of Sizes of New Lots:
Not applicable.
Access:
Existing – Monster Road abuts the Site on the east and north sides. The Site has four
driveway access points, all of which open onto Monster Road as follows:
Primary parking lot: at NE corner along east property line.
Truck entry/exit midway along north property line (also serves primary parking lot)
Secondary parking lot: west of Truck entry/exit, along north property line.
Secondary truck exit and service drive at NW corner along north property line.
Proposed – no change.
Proposed Off-site Improvements:
None proposed.
Total Estimated Construction Cost and Estimated Fair Market Value:
Estimated construction cost is $9Million. Fair Market Value to be estimated upon completion.
Estimated Quantities and Types of Materials Involved if any Fill or Excavation is
Proposed:
Project involves minimal off-haul of clean spoils due to installation of drains and insulated
floors in specific areas.
Number, Type and Size of any Trees to be Removed:
None.
Explanation of any Land to be Dedicated to the City:
Not Applicable.
Any Proposed Job Shacks, Sales Trailers and/or Model Homes:
General Contractor will have a temporary work trailer in the paved area adjacent to the work
area.
Any Proposed Modifications Being Requested:
A minor site plan modification is requested to reflect minor adjustments to parking in the SW
corner while retaining landscaping and parking count requirements per City standards. The
amendment does not impact adjacent properties in any way. The change meets the
functionality of the site operationally and complies with City code requirements on parking lot
and landscaping ratios.