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PRE-APPLICATION MEETING FOR
Chambers-Bagnell Preliminary Plat
PRE21-000152
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
May 13, 2021
Contact Information:
Planner: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Jonathan Chavez, 425-430-7288, jchavez@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org
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
making all of the required copies.
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).
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FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 4, 2021
TO: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Chambers Bagnell 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 King County Water District
90. A water availability certificate is required from the water district. Water mains shall be
extended into and through the site.
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. Credit will be granted for the removal/retention of the
existing homes.
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 11, 2021
TO: Alex Morganroth, Planning
FROM: Jonathan Chavez, Development Engineering
SUBJECT: Chambers + Bagnell Short Plat
13818 152nd Avenue SE & 13929 154th Avenue SE
PRE21-000152
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 1463400021 &
1463400020. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by
the applicant.
WATER
1. The site is located in the King County Water District 90 Utility District service area.
2. Water availability certificate should be provided to the City with the land use application.
3. Fire hydrants and fire flow requirements should meet the requirements of Renton Fire Authority (RFA).
4. Approved water plans from Water District 90 Utility District should be provide to the City during
Construction permit stage.
SEWER
1. Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton.
2. There is existing 8-inch diameter sewer main within the subject property.
a. As-built:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=1420191&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton
&searchid=64acc435-1d07-42bd-b510-3aad0205d623
3. A sewer main extension will be required to serve the proposed project.
4. A sewer main extension will be required to the north and south property lines, along the street frontage
on 154th and 152nd Avenue SE.
5. A 15-foot utility easement will be required for the new sewer mains and manholes within private
property.
6. The developer will need to show how they propose to serve the new development with sanitary sewer
service to each of the units.
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7. A separate side sewer will be required for each new lot. All new side sewers shall be a minimum of 6”. All
side sewers shall flow by gravity to the main at a minimum slope of 2%.
8. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee. SDC fee for sewer is
based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. Current fees can be found in the 2021
Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of
construction permit issuance.
a. The 2021 Wastewater fees are $3,450.00 per 1-inch meter.
b. Sewer Special Assessment District (SAD) fee is applicable on the project. The Central Plateau
Interceptor SAD fee will be applicable for the project. The underlying parcel has paid the SAD fee
for existing lot and would receive credit for the one lot. The SAD fee should be charged on each
additional lot for a total of 9 lots x $351.95+interest per lot.
SURFACE WATER
1. A drainage report complying with the current Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM) will be
required. Based on the City’s flow control map, the site falls within the City’s Flow Control Duration Standard
(Forested Site Conditions). The site falls within the Lower Cedar Drainage Basin. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A –
Flow chart to determine the type of drainage review required in the RSWM. All stormwater improvements
as per the drainage review along with stormwater improvements in the frontage are required to be
provided by the developer.
2. The topography slopes moderately from northeast to southwest. There is a conveyance system on 152nd
Avenue SE owned by King County. Any connection to the existing stormwater conveyance system along
152nd Ave SE must be approved by King County.
3. Storm drainage improvements along all public street frontages are required to conform to the City’s street
and stormwater conveyance standards. Any new storm drain 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.
4. Maintenance access is required for any proposed stormwater tracts and shall be designed and installed in
accordance with the City adopted SWDM.
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 app roval under a
separate building permit for the detention and/or water quality vault.
6. Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the new runoff
created by this development to the maximum extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be evaluated as described
in Section C.1.3 of the 2017 RSWDM. A preliminary drainage plan, including the application of on-site 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. A geotechnical soils report for the site is required per the 2017 Renton Surface Water Design Manual
Section C.1.3. Information on the water table and soil permeability (meas ured infiltration rates), with
recommendations of appropriate on-site BMPs per Core Requirement #9 and Appendix C shall be included
in the report. The report should also include information concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns
and vegetation present shall be presented in order to evaluate the drainage, erosion control and slope
stability for site development of the proposed plat. The applicant must demonstrate the development will
not result in soil erosion and sedimentation, landslide, slippage, or excess surface water runoff.
8. A Construction Stormwater Permit from Department of Ecology is required since clearing and grading of
the site exceeds one acre. Applicant must obtain permit and provide proof prior to Civil Permit issuance.
9. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
10. The current City of Renton Surface Water Standard Plans that shall be used in all drainage submittals are
available online at the City of Renton website.
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11. The 2021 Surface water system development fee is $2,000 per new single family lot. Fees that are current
will be charged at the time of permit issuance.
TRANSPORTATION
1. The proposed development fronts 152nd Avenue SE along the west property line. 152nd Ave SE is classified
as a residential access street with an existing Right-of-Way (ROW) width of 60 feet. To meet the City’s
complete street standards for residential access streets, the minimum right of way width is 53 feet. The
following improvements will be required to be provided by the developer: a minimum pavement width of
26 feet, 0.5 foot wide curbs, gutter, 8 foot wide landscaped planters, and 5 foot wide sidewalks. Street
frontage improvements including paved travel roadway width of 26 feet or paved width to match existing
paved width along the corridor.
2. The proposed development fronts 154th Avenue SE along the east property line. 154th Avenue SE is classified
as a residential access street with an existing Right-of-Way (ROW) width of 60 feet. To meet the City’s
complete street standards for residential access streets, the minimum right of way width is 53 feet. The
following improvements will be required to be provided by the developer: a minimum pavement width of
26 feet, 0.5 foot wide curbs, gutter, 8 foot wide landscaped planters, and 5 foot wide sidewalks. Street
frontage improvements including paved travel roadway width of 26 feet or paved width to match existing
paved width along the corridor.
3. New Residential Access Street: Per RMC 4.6.060, the minimum requirement for public residential street
ROW width is 53 feet. The minimum pavement width is 26 feet which includes on -street parking on one
side. 0.5 feet wide curbs with drainage, 8 feet wide landscaped planters, and 5 feet wide sidewalks are
required on both sides of the street. Street lighting is also required on public streets. Curb bulb-outs are
required where on-street parking is located on streets. The minimum requirement of a public half street is
35 feet with a paved width of 20 feet. A 0.5 feet wide curb, 8 feet wide landscaped planter, 5 feet wide
sidewalk, drainage, and street lighting is required to be provided on the side of the project fronting the
development.
4. A minimum intersection radius of 25 feet is required at the intersection of residential streets.
5. ADA access ramps shall be installed at all street crossings. Ramps shall be shown at each intersection. Ramps
shall be oriented to provide direct pedestrian crossings.
6. Property corner dedication meeting City code is required to be provided.
7. Street grades shall not exceed 15 percent.
8. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations:
a. Maximum driveway slope is 15%. Driveways which exceed 8% shall provide slotted drains at the
lower end with positive drainage discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage.
b. The maximum width of a single loaded garage driveway is 9-feet and the maximum width of a
double loaded garage driveway is 16-feet. If a garage is not present, the maximum driveway width
is 16-feet.
c. Driveways shall not be closer than 5-feet to any property line.
9. Lighting plans and photometrics are required to be submitted with the land use application and will be
reviewed during the construction utility permit review. Street lighting and street trees are required to meet
current city standards.
10. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay Requirements.
11. The transportation impact fee is based on the type of land use. For a single -family homes, the 2021
transportation impact fee is $10,861.69 per lot. Transportation impact fees are subject to change based on
the year the building permit is applied for.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. All existing and proposed utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) along property frontage
or within the site must be underground. The construction of these franchise utilities must be inspected and
approved by a City of Renton inspector.
2. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance with code
requirements:
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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.
3. 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 th e 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
4. A landscaping plan and tree retention shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on
separate sheets.
5. Additional Building Permit Applications will be required for the following:
a. Any retaining walls that exceed 4 feet in height, as defined by RMC 4-4-040.
b. Detention vaults for storm water flow control.
c. Demo of any existing structures on the project site(s).
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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 13, 2021
TO: Preapplication File No. 21-000152
FROM: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Chambers-Bagnell Preliminary Plat
13929 154th Ave SE and 13818 152nd Ave SE
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 e ffect 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 two existing parcels into thirteen (13) new lots. The
subject site consists of two properties located at 13929 154th Ave SE and 13818 152nd Ave SE (APN 13811463400021
and 1463400017). The two properties total approximately 4.07 acres in size and have 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). Each property is developed with a single-family home and associated detached accessory
structures. All structures are proposed for removal as part of the project. The applicant proposes to create thirteen
(13) new lots with one (1) drainage tract (Tract A) and a new 53-foot wide public street traversing east/west through
the site. The size of the proposed lots range from 9,066 to 13,345 sq. ft. One single -family home would be
constructed on each new lot. No critical areas are mapped on the site according to COR Maps. COR maps does not
identify any critical areas on the site.
Current Use: The project site contains two existing single-family homes (one per property) and multiple accessory
structures. The applicant proposes to remove all structures on the site.
Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject property is located within the R-4 zoning classification. Detached
residential units are a permitted use in the R-4 zone. 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.
The area of public and private streets (including driveway tracts) and critical areas (excluding buffers) would be
deducted from the gross site area to determine the “net” site area prior to calculating density. 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 thirteen (13) lots would yield a net density of approximately 3.44 du/ac (13 units/3.49
ac = 3.72 du/ac). Compliance with the density standards would be required to be demonstrated at the time of
formal land use application.
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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.
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 building 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); and Secondary Front yard: 30 feet. Corner lots required to
have a front yard and a secondary front yard are relieved of the requirement to have a rear yard; in place of a rear
yard setback, the side yard setback of the zone shall apply. The setbacks would be measured from the new property
lines after roadway dedication. 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. Minimum
planting strip widths between the curb and sidewalk are established according to the street development standards
of RMC 4-6-060. Street trees and, at a minimum, groundcover shall be planted within planting strips and there shall
be a minimum of one street tree planted per lot.
Storm drainage facilities are required to comply with the minimum 15-foot perimeter landscaping strip on the
outside of the fence unless otherwise determined through the site plan review or subdivision review process. Please
refer to landscape regulations RMC 4-4-070 for further general and specific landscape requirements.
A conceptual landscape plan shall be provided with the formal land use application as prepared by a registered
Landscape Architect or other certified professional.
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.
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.
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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.
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 shou ld 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 o f 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.
Retaining wall heights for residential development are limited to 6-feet in height for interior side yards and rear
yards and 4-feet in height front yards and side or rear yards along a street. Terrace widths must be equal to the
wall height and landscaped. Retaining walls shall be composed of brick, rock, textured or patterned concrete, or
other masonry product that complements the proposed building and site development.
Residential Design Standards: New homes within the subdivision would be subject to the Residential Design
Standards outlined in RMC 4-2-115. Design requirements include utilizing a variety of housing architectural styles,
exterior materials, colors, architectural detailing, and importantly, ensuring that garages are not a prominent
feature of the new homes. The proposal’s compliance with the residential design standards would be verified at
the time of building permit review.
Access: Access to lots 1-4 and 9-13 is proposed via individual driveways off of new or existing public ROW. Access
to lots 5-8 is proposed via a shared driveway off of the new public road. As noted in the “Driveways” section below,
shared driveways cannot be used for access in any subdivision creating more than 10 lots . Any driveway shall be
setback at least 5 feet from the side lot lines (unless utilizing a joint driveway). The submitted materials identify a
new public east/west street between 152nd Ave SE and 154th Ave SE with the eastern portion 53-feet in width
(Residential Access Street Width) and the western portion of the street 35-feet in width with the southern portion
of the street to be completed with development of the southwestern property. The City’s East Plateau Planning
Area New Roads Map has identified both SE 138th Pl and SE 139th Pl as continuing along the same alignment from
the west through the site and across 154th Ave SE The proposed street alignment appears to meet the City’s future
planned extensions of SE 138th Pl and SE 139th Pl.
Driveways and Parking: The maximum width of single loaded garage driveways shall not exceed nine feet (9') and
double loaded garage driveways shall not exceed sixteen feet (16'). Except for joint use driveways, driveways shall
not be closer than five feet (5') to any property line. Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed fifteen percent
(15%); provided, that driveways exceeding eight percent (8%) shall provide slotted drains at the lower end with
positive drainage discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage/residence or crossing any public sidewalk.
To exceed fifteen percent (15%), a variance is required. Each lot would be required to provide a minimum of two
(2) parking spaces. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked on a lot, including those vehicles under repair and
restoration, unless kept within an enclosed building.
A shared driveway off the new public road is proposed for access to lots 5-8. Per RMC 4-6-060.J, shared driveways
are not allowed to be used for access in a subdivision of ten (10) or more lots. Therefore the applicant will need
to redesign the plat to ensure all lots have direct access to a public ROW.
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Critical Areas: The City’s COR mapping system does not identify any critical areas on the subject property or
within the nearby vicinity. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain whether any additional critical areas or
environmental concerns are present on the subject property prior to site development or building construction.
Environmental Review: Preliminary plats (subdivisions resulting in 10 or more lots) exceed the City’s adopted State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) flexible threshold exemption for minor new construction. An environmental
determination will be made by the Renton Environmental Review Committee. This determination is subject to
appeal by either the project proponent, by a citizen of the community, or another entity having standing for an
appeal. An environmental checklist must be submitted with the land use application.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require Preliminary Plat approval with SEPA review. Preliminary
plats require a public hearing with Hearing Examiner decision. The 2021 preliminary application fee is
$11,371.50 ($10,830.00 plus a 5% Technology Surcharge Fee). The 2021 Environmental (SEPA) Review fee is
$1680.00 ($1,600.00 plus a 5% Technology Surcharge Fee). Each requested modification is subject to a $250 fee.
All fees are subject to change. The applications would be reviewed concurrently within an estimated time frame
of twelve (12) weeks. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal can be found on the City’s
permitting page at permitting.rentonwa.gov and clicking on “Land Use”, then “All Forms (A to Z).” The City now
requires electronic plan submittal for all applications.
Once Preliminary 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 Preliminary Plat application. The
applicant is responsible for the procurement, installation and maintenance of the sign. Detailed information
regarding the land use application submittal requirements is provided on the City of Renton website
(www.rentonwa.gov).
Neighborhood Meeting Requirement: Preliminary plat applications or planned urban development applications
require the applicant to conduct a neighborhood meeting. The meeting shall be held at a location open to the public
within Renton city limits, at a location no further than two (2) miles from the project site. The applicant is required
to mail a written notice announcing the neighborhood meeting to property owners within 300-feet of the subject
property. The neighborhood meeting is intended to be a developer-neighborhood interaction. City staff members
are not required to attend and/or participate in neighborhood meetings. Please see RMC 4-8-090A for the complete
neighborhood meeting requirements.
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 assessed at the current fee schedule rate 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.
• A Renton School District Impact Fee of $7,681.00 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.
Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant shall have the materials pre-
screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner at
425-430-6593 or amorganroth@rentonwa.gov to schedule a prescreen appointment.
Expiration: Upon approval, the preliminary plat is valid for five years with a possible one year extension.