HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE21-000124 Meeting SummaryPREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
18855 102nd Ave SE Short Plat
18855 102nd Ave SE
PRE 21-000124
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
April 29, 2021
Contact Information:
Planner: Brittany Gillia, 425.430.7246, bgillia@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Michael Sippo, 425-430-7298, msippo@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.276.9582, cthomas@RentonRFA.org
Building Department Reviewer: Rob Shuey, 425.430.7235, rshuey@rentonwa.gov
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
formal submittal.
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).
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 14, 2021
TO: Brittany Gillia, Associate Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Dulay/102nd Short Plat
1. The fire flow requirement for a single-family home is 1,000 gpm minimum for dwellings
up to 3,600 square feet (including garage and basements). If the dwelling exceeds 3,600 square
feet, a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow would be required. A minimum of one fire hydrant is
required within 300-feet of the proposed buildings and two hydrants if the fire flow goes up to
1,500 gpm. A minimum of one new fire hydrant is required. Water is provided by Soos Creek
Water District. A water availability certificate is required from the water district.
2. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $829.77 per single family unit.
This fee is paid at building permit issuance.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required to be a minimum of 20-feet
wide fully paved, with 25-feet inside and 45-feet outside turning radius. Fire access roadways
shall be constructed to support a 30-ton vehicle with 75-psi point loading. Access is required
within 150-feet of all points on the buildings. Maximum grade is 15 percent. Dead end streets
over 150-feet long require an approved hammerhead turnaround. No part of the turnaround
may be part of the parking areas in front of the house.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: 04/26/2021
TO: Brittany Gillia, Assistant Planner
FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer III, Plan Review
SUBJECT: Dulay 102nd Ave SE 2-Lot Short Plat
18855 102nd Ave SE
PRE21-000124
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 for the above-referenced proposal located at parcel
322305-9028. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the
City of Renton by the applicant.
WATER
1. The subject development is within the water service area of Soos Creek Water and Sewer
District. A water availability certificate from Soos Creek Water and Sewer District is
required as part of the Land use Application.
2. A copy of the water main improvements plans and/or water service permits, shall be
submitted to the City of Renton as a part of the City’s Civil Construction permit.
3. Based on Renton Regional Fire Authority’s review comments on the submitted
information for the pre-application, the preliminary fire flow demand for the
development is 1,000 gpm for dwellings up to 3,600 square feet (including garage and
basements.) If the dwelling exceeds 3,600 square feet, a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow
is required.
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4. A minimum one fire hydrant is required within 300-feet of the proposed buildings and
two hydrants if the fire flow goes up to 1,500 gpm. The existing fire hydrants are not
within 300 feet of all of the proposed new lots. A minimum of 1 new hydrant will be
required.
5. The number and locations of fire hydrants shall be determined by the City of Renton Fire
Department as part of the review of the project plans.
6. The site is located outside of an Aquifer Protection Area.
SEWER
1. The subject development is within the sewer service area of Soos Creek Water and Sewer
District. A sewer availability certificate from Soos Creek Water and Sewer District is
required as a part of the Land use Application.
2. A copy of the sewer main improvement plans and/or sewer service permits, shall be
submitted to the City of Renton as a part of the City’s Civil Construction permit.
3. If any existing homes on or near the site are/were served by private on-site septic
systems, the septic systems shall be abandoned in accordance with King County
Department of Health regulations and Renton Municipal Code.
SURFACE WATER
1. There is existing conveyance system consisting of 12” CPEP located of the east side of
102nd Ave SE along the project’s frontage and flows from north to south. The site’s
natural topography flows from the east to west to a low point located along the central
portion of the site’s west property line which where the ground topography continues
downslope to the west and southwest within the neighboring 18833 property (single
family residential parcel). In general, runoff then continues southward over multiple
single-family residential parcels towards SE 192nd St where drainage channels and/or
features may exist, however, there are no formal mapped conveyance systems across
these properties.
2. Based on City of Renton GIS Mapping (COR Maps) the site contains regulated slopes (15-
25%) near the site’s low-point on the western property line and the adjacent
downstream site contains slopes ranging from 15% to greater than 40% (sensitive and
protected). There are also regulated landslide hazard areas approximately 300’ to the
west downslope of the subject property.
3. A drainage report complying with the 2017 Renton Surface Water Manual (RSWDM) will
be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, the site falls within the Flow Control
Duration Standard Matching Forested Site Conditions and is within the Black River
Drainage Basin and Upper Springbrook Creek Drainage Sub-basin. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A
– Flow chart to determine the type of drainage review required in the RSWDM.
4. The development is subject to a full drainage review and must demonstrate that the
proposed project complies with all 9 core requirements and all 6 special requirements as
outlined in the RSWDM.
5. If the new plus replaced pollution generating impervious surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the
applicant will be required to provide basic water quality treatment. Any proposed
detention and/or water quality vault shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM
that is current at the time of civil construction permit application. Separate structural
plans will be required to be submitted for review and approval under a separate
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building permit for the detention and/or water quality vault. Special inspection from the
building department is required.
6. On-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required for the site to the maximum
extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be evaluated as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2017
RSWDM. Appropriate flow control BMPs will be required to help mitigate the new runoff
created by this development. A preliminary drainage plan, including the appl ication 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.
7. Any new storm conveyance installed on or off-site shall be designed and sized in
accordance with standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2017 RSWDM and shall account for
the total upstream tributary area, assuming developed conditions for onsite tributary
areas and existing conditions for any offsite tributary areas.
8. A geotechnical report for the site is required and shall be submitted with the land use
application. Information concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns, vegetation
present, water table and soil permeability, with recommendations of appropriate on-site
BMP options with typical designs for the site from the geotechnical engineer, shall be
submitted with the application. The geotech report should include an on-site infiltration
test to clearly show if the site is suitable or unsuitable for infiltration. The geotech report
should discuss critical areas in the site and if there any wet season construction
restrictions.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. The development is subject to stormwater system development charge (SDC) fee. The
2021 stormwater SDC fee is $0.800 per square foot of new impervious surface, but no
less than $2,000.00. This portion of the fee will be assessed to all new impervious surface
areas (frontage, streets, parking and sidewalks). Additionally, each new single-family
residence will be subject to a rate of $2,000 per lot. This is payable prior to issuance of
the construction permit.
TRANSPORTATION
1. The proposed development fronts 102nd Ave SE along the east property line. 102nd Ave
SE is classified as a Residential Access Street. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is
approximately 44 feet (measured 30 feet from the street centerline to the property’s east
property line). Meeting the City’s complete street standards for Residential Access
Streets (53 feet) is dependent on the location of existing paved street within the right of
way, right of way dedication is likely not applicable – subject to survey information,
however, based on preliminary review the street appears centered within the ROW and
the current 44’ width (30’ from centerline) is sufficient to build the improvements without
a dedication. As per RMC 4-6-060, half street frontage improvements will be required to
be built on 102nd Ave SE frontage by the developer. Final determination of specific right-
of-way dedication will be confirmed when the survey and preliminary engineering design
is complete. Street frontage improvements including paved travel roadway width of 26
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feet or paved width to match existing paved width along the corridor (the larger number
is required), 0.5 feet wide curbs, 8 feet wide landscaped planters, 5 feet wide sidewalks,
drainage improvements, and streetlights are required to be provided on 102nd Ave SE.
Right of way of the public streets should extend to the back of the sidewalk.
2. Due to the flag stem frontage being only 20’ in width, physical construction of frontage
improvements is not required at this time, however, a fee-in-lieu of frontage
improvements is required in addition to right-of-way dedication (see City form
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/1/edoc/1059358/Fee%20In%20Lieu%20of%20
Street%20Improvements%20Application.pdf for the fee-in-lieu application, current fee in
lieu rate for 2021 is $125 per lineal foot for streets with a conveyance ditch/unimproved).
3. The applicant is required to provide the frontage improvements unless a waiver or
modification of the street frontage improvements as outlined in City code 4-9-
250(C)(5)(d) is requested.
4. Current City of Renton and Renton Regional Fire Authority standards require a turnaround
for dead-end streets greater than 150 feet. Dead-end streets up to 300 feet may utilize a
hammerhead turnaround provided it meets the requirements for emergency services
access, including a 25-ft inside and 45-ft outside turning radius. Fire access roadways shall
be constructed to support a 30-ton vehicle with 75-psi point loading. No part of the
turnaround may be part of the parking areas in front of the house. Reference RMC 4-6-
060H. The hammerhead turnaround shall have a design approved by the Administrator
and Fire and Emergency Services.
5. Refer to City code 4-4-080 and 4-6-060(J) regarding driveway and shared driveway
regulations.
a. A minimum separation of 5 feet is required between driveway and the property
line. In order to meet fire and shared driveway width requirements due to the
flag stem lot, this requirement may be waived during the modification process.
b. Driveways shall be designed in accordance with City standard plans 104.1 and
104.2.
c. Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 15%. Driveways exceeding 8% shall
provide slotted drains at the lower end with positive drainage discharge to restrict
runoff from entering the garage.
d. 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').
e. Shared driveways can be no longer than 200 feet.
6. Undergrounding of all existing and proposed utilities is required on all frontages per RMC
4-6-090. Since the site is a flag stem lot, this requirement is not applicable.
7. Payment of the transportation impact fee is applicable on the construction of the single
family houses at the time of application for the building permit. The current 2021 rate
of transportation impact fee is $10,861.69 per dwelling for single family residences, and
$6,717.10 per dwelling for accessory dwelling unit. The transportation impact fee that is
current at the time of building permit application will be levied, payable at building permit
issuance.
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GENERAL COMMENTS
1. All existing and proposed utility lines and poles (i.e. power, electrical, phone, and cable
services, etc.) along property frontage and within the site must be underground. The
construction of these franchise utilities must be inspected and approved by a City of
Renton inspector.
2. Maximum exposed retaining wall height is 6-ft and shall be setback a minimum of 3-ft
from the right-of-way as outlined in RMC 4-4-040 – Fences, Hedges and Retaining Walls.
3. 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.
4. All civil construction 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. Please visit the Development Engineering Forms
page for the most up-to-date plan submittal requirements:
http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473
5. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on
separate sheets.
6. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2021 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.
7. A demo permit is required for the demolition of any existing buildings. The demo permit
shall be acquired through the building department.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Pre-Application File No. 21-000124
FROM: Brittany Gillia, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: 18855 102nd Ave SE Short Plat
18855 102nd Ave SE
Parcel # 3223059028
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
online at https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Renton/.
Project Proposal: The applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing parcel into two (2) new lots. The
subject property is located at 18855 102nd Ave SE (APN 3223059028). The parcel totals approximately
34,021 sq. ft. (0.78 acres) in area and is currently undeveloped. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land
Use of Designation of Residential Low Density (RLD) and a zoning designation of Residential-4 (R-4)
dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). The size of the proposed lots are 15,944 sq. ft. for Lot 1 and 18,079
sq. ft. for Lot 2. Access to both lots are proposed via a shared driveway off of an existing pipestem
connecting to 102nd Ave SE. According to COR Maps, regulated slopes are present on the project site and
there are protected slopes mapped to the southwest of the site. The applicant has identified
approximately seventeen (17) trees on the project site.
Current Use: The site is currently vacant.
Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject property is located within the R-4 zoning classification. A
maximum of 4.0 dwelling units per acre is allowed in the R-4 zone. There is no minimum density for the
R-4 zone. The Residential Low Density Land Use designation is intended to provide transition to the rural
area, or those appropriate for larger lot housing within the Residential Low Density (RLD) land use
designation to allow for a range of lifestyles.
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Private access easements, critical areas and public right-of-way are deducted from the total area to
determine net density. For purposes of calculating net density: All fractions shall be truncated at two
numbers past the decimal. Should a calculation result in a fraction of a dwelling unit that is 0.50 or greater,
the fraction shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, for example, 4.56 dwelling units becomes
5.0. Should a calculation result in a fraction that is less than 0.50, the fraction shall be rounded down to
the nearest whole number, for example, 4.49 dwelling units becomes 4.0 dwelling units. In order to
calculate the proposed density of the project, any area of public road, private easement, and/or critical
area dedication must be known.
As proposed, the two lots would yield a gross density of approximately 2.56 du/ac (2 units/0.78 ac =
2.56 du/ac). The applicant would be required to submit a density worksheet demonstrating compliance
with net density at the time of formal land use application.
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-4 standards”
herein)
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size permitted in the R-4 zone, is 9,000 square
feet for parcels being subdivided. Minimum lot width is 70 feet for interior lots and 80 feet for corner lots;
minimum lot depth is 100 feet.
For short plats of parcels smaller than one acre, one parcel may be allowed to be smaller than the required
minimum lot size if all other parcels meet the required minimum lot size standard of the zone. In the R-4
zone, one parcel may be allowed to have a total size of 8,000 sq. ft.
All proposed lots appear to meet the minimum lot dimensional requirements for the R-4 zone. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate compliance with the minimum lot size, width and depth
criteria of the zone at the time of formal land use application.
Building Standards – The R-4 standards allow a maximum building coverage of 35% of the lot area. The
maximum impervious coverage in the R-4 zone is 50%. The maximum wall plate height is restricted to 32
feet, and the buildings shall be not more than three 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. Detached accessory structures have a
maximum wall height of 12 feet and maximum overall height of 18 feet. The gross floor area must be less
than that of the primary structure. Accessory structures are also included in building lot coverage
calculations. Compliance with the building standards for the new structures would be required to be
demonstrated 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-4 zone are: Front yard: 30 feet for the primary structure; Rear yard:
25 feet; Side yards: 20 feet combined (minimum of 7.5 feet on either side). Setback compliance for the
new homes would be verified at the time of building permit review.
Residential Design and Open Space Standards: The Residential Design and Open Space Standards
contained in RMC 4-2-115 would be applicable to any new residential structures.
Access: Access to proposed Lot 1 would be provided via a shared driveway passing through the eastern
side of Lot 2 and the existing 20-foot wide pipestem leading to 102nd Ave SE. Lot 1 is abutting S 52nd St, a
private roadway leading to an adjacent residential home. Access to proposed Lot 2 would be provided via
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the existing 20-foot wide pipestem leading to 102nd Ave SE. Flag lots may be permitted for new plats to
achieve the minimum density within the Zoning Code when there is no other feasible alternative to
achieving the minimum density. A flag lot would not be permitted as there are no minimum density
requirements in the R-4 zone. Any driveway shall be setback at least 5 feet from the side lot lines (unless
utilizing a joint driveway).
Shared driveways may be allowed for access to four (4) or fewer residential lots, provided:
a. At least one of the four (4) lots abuts a public right-of-way and the street frontage of the lot is
equal to or greater than the lot width requirement of the zone;
b. The subject lots are not created by a subdivision of ten (10) or more lots;
c. A public street is not anticipated by the City of Renton to be necessary for existing or future traffic
and/or pedestrian circulation through the short subdivision or to serve adjacent property;
d. The shared driveway would not adversely affect future circulation to neighboring properties;
e. The shared driveway is no more than three hundred feet (300') in length; and
f. The shared driveway poses no safety risk and provides sufficient access for emergency vehicles and
personnel.
Shared driveways shall be within a tract; the width of the tract and paved surface shall be a minimum
of sixteen feet (16'); the Fire Department may require the tract and paved surface to be up to twenty
feet (20') wide. If a shared driveway abuts properties that are not part of the subdivision, an eight foot
(8') wide landscaped strip shall be provided between the shared driveway and neighboring properties.
The landscape strip shall be within a tract and planted with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover.
The shared driveway may be required to include a turnaround per subsection H of RMC 4-6-060. The
maximum grade for the shared driveway shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%), except for within
approved hillside subdivisions. The driveway slopes cannot exceed 15%. If the grade exceeds 15%, a
variance is required.
Parking: Each lot is required to accommodate off street parking for a minimum of two vehicles. Parking
compliance would be verified at the time of building permit review.
Fences/Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences or retaining walls as part of this project, the
location must be designated on the landscape plan or grading plan. A fence and/or wall detail should also
be included on the plan. A retaining wall that is 4 feet or taller, as measured by the vertical distance from
the bottom of the footing to the finish grade at the top of the wall requires a building permit. A fence shall
not be constructed on top of a retaining wall unless the total combined height of the retaining wall and
the fence does not exceed the allowed height of a standalone fence. For more information about fences
and retaining walls refer to RMC 4-4-040.
Landscaping: With the exception of critical areas, all pervious area shall have landscape treatment.
Landscaping may include hardscape such as decorative paving, rock outcroppings, fountains, plant
containers, etc. Ten feet (10') of on-site landscaping is required along all public street frontages. 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. A conceptual landscape plan shall be provided with the formal land use
application as prepared by a registered Landscape Architect, a certified nurseryman or other certified
professional.
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Significant Tree Retention: If significant trees are proposed to be removed, a tree inventory and a tree
retention plan along with a tree retention worksheet shall be provided with the formal land use
application. The tree retention plan must show preservation of at least 30 percent (30%) of significant
trees, and indicate how proposed building footprints would be sited to accommodate preservation of
significant trees that would be retained. 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% of existing significant trees, the lot would be required to provide a minimum
tree density of two (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.
If staff determines that the trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a 2-inch caliper or
an evergreen at least 6 feet tall, shall be planted at a rate of 12 caliper inches of new trees to replace each
protected tree removed. A formal tree retention plan prepared by an arborist or landscape architect
would be reviewed at the time of the formal land use application if any trees are proposed for removal.
Critical Areas: According to COR Maps, a regulated slope area is mapped on the project site and a
protected slope is located off-site approximately 37 feet from the project site. A geotechnical soils report
will be required at the time of formal land use application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain
whether any additional critical areas or environmental concerns are present on the site during site
development or building construction.
Environmental Review: Short plats are categorically exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review except
for lands covered by water or critical areas as designated in RMC 4-9-070H.2. The proposed short plat
would no longer be exempt from environmental review if further investigation of the site results in the
identification of designated critical areas.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require administrative short plat approval. The application
would be reviewed within an estimated time frame of six to eight weeks. The 2021 administrative short
plat application fee is $5,680.50 ($5,410.00 each plus a 5% Technology Surcharge Fee). Each modification
request is $262.50 ($250.00 each plus a 5% Technology Surcharge Fee). All fees are subject to change. A
Short Plat Submittal Requirements Checklist is linked here. Additional information and forms needed for
the land use application submittal can be found on the City’s new website by clicking “Land Use
Applications” on the Community & Economic Development page, then “All Forms (A to Z).” The City now
requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. The City’s Electronic File Standards can be found on
the City’s website at https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?startid=867190&dbid=0
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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 . In addition to the required land use
permits, separate construction and building permits would be required.
Public Notice: A minimum of one Public Information Sign is required for a Short Plat application. The
applicant is responsible for the procurement, installation and maintenance of the sign. Detailed
information regarding the public information sign requirements is provided on the City of Renton website
“All Forms” page noted above.
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 2021 impact fees are as follows:
• A Transportation Impact Fee based on $10,861.69 per each new detached dwelling unit.
• A Parks Impact Fee based on $2,914.99 per each new detached dwelling unit.
• A Fire Impact fee of $829.77 per each new detached dwelling unit.
• Renton School District Impact Fee is $7,681.00 (plus a 5% surcharge fee) per each new detached
dwelling unit.
A handout listing Renton’s development-related fees is available on the City of Renton website for your
review.
Note: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant is required to have the
application materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please
contact Brittany Gillia, Assistant Planner at bgillia@rentonwa.gov for pre-screening.
Expiration: Upon approval, the Short Plat is valid for five years with a possible one year extension (RMC
4-7-070M). It is the responsibility of the owner to monitor the expiration date.
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Brittany Gillia
From:Robert Shuey
Sent:Wednesday, April 14, 2021 9:17 AM
To:Brittany Gillia
Subject:PRE21-000124
Brittany, here are my answers to the questions regarding the building department:
How has it been changed for the on-going pandemic? The Building Department is using online portals to submit
applications and plans. Have timelines been adjusted? No. Have reviews been slowed appreciably? No, we have been
operating at full capacity. Is there anything that the applicant can do to ease and expedite the process? Be sure all
submittals are complete.
Thanks,
Rob Shuey CBO
BUILDING OFFICIAL
City of Renton l CED l Development Services
Desk: 425-430-7290 l Fax: 425-430-7231
Cell: 206-550-8523
Email rshuey@rentonwa.gov
COVID-19 UPDATE
City Hall is currently closed to the public but we are still available to assist you.
· Pay Invoice, Apply for Over-the-Counter Permit, Schedule an Inspection: Permitting Portal
· Contact Staff
o Building or General Permitting: permittech@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7200
o Planning: planningcustomerservice@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7294
o Public Works Permitting: pwpermitting@rentonwa.gov or 206-402-8626
o Code Compliance: Renton Responds or 425-430-7373.