HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE_21-000277_Lay_Short_Plat_210708.pdfPREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
Lay Residence
3901 Park Ave N, Renton, WA 98056
PRE21-000227
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
July 8, 2021
Contact Information:
Planner: Clark H. Close, 425.430.7289, cclose@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
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 assigned planner to have the documents pre-
screened.
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,
Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator, and
City Council).
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:June 23, 2021
TO:Clark Close, Senior Planner
FROM:Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT:Lay Short Plat
1. The fire flow requirements 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. One existing fire hydrant will meet the minimum requirements.
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 any existing homes that
are removed or retained.
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. Dead end streets that exceed 150-feet in length
require an approved turnaround. Dead ends up to 300-feet long are allowed to use
hammerhead type turnarounds. Dead end streets that are over 300-feet long are required to
have a full 90-foot diameter cul-de-sac. The proposed new dead end street is over 300-feet
long so that a full cul-de-sac turnaround applies in this case. A variance to use a hammerhead
type turnaround may be applied for with the condition that all new homes shall be equipped
with approved residential fire sprinkler systems.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:June 29, 2021
TO:Clark Close, Planning
FROM:Jonathan Chavez, Development Engineering
SUBJECT:Lay Short Plat
3901 Park Avenue N
PRE21-000227
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 3342700405.
The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the
applicant.
WATER
1. Water service is provided by the City of Renton. It is in the Kennydale 308 Pressure Zone. There
is an existing 12-inch water main in Park Ave N that can deliver 3,400 gallons per minute. The
approximate static water pressure is 81 psi at a ground elevation of 122’.
2. There is an existing 8-inch water main in Wells Ave N that can deliver approximately 1,200
gallons per minute. The approximate static water pressure is 95 psi at a ground elevation of 88’.
3. There is an existing ¾-inch domestic water service and ¾-inch water meter to the existing single
family residence (3901 Park Ave N) on the subject property.
Based on the review of project information submitted for the pre-application meeting, Renton Regional
Fire Authority has determined that the preliminary fire flow demand for the proposed development is
1,000 gpm. The following developer’s installed water main improvements will be required to provide
domestic and fire protection service to the development including but not limited to:
1. Extension of approximately 160 linear feet of 8-inch water main from the existing 8-inch dead end
water main in Wells Ave N at the north property line west to the existing 8-inch dead end main in
3836 Lake Washington Blvd N at the west property line. A conceptual utility plan is attached.
2. A 15-foot utility easement will be required for the new water mains, hydrants, and water meters
within private property.
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3. Installation of additional fire hydrant as required by the Fire Authority, if the proposed
residences on the new lots exceed 3,600 sf and if existing hydrants are located too far from
proposed buildings.
4. Installation of a new 1-inch water service and meter for Lots 2-4. The existing 3/4" water service
and meter for Lot 1 can remain if the home on Lot 1 remains.
5. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject
development.
6. Civil plans for the water main improvements will be required and must be prepared by a
Professional Engineer registered in the State of Washington. Please refer to City of Renton
General Design and Construction Standards for Water Main Extensions as shown in Appendix J
of the City’s 2012 Water System Plan.
7. Adequate separation between utilities is required. Minimum separation between water and
non-potable water utilities is 10-feet horizontal and 1.5-feet vertical.
8. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges (SDC’s) and meter
installation fees based on the number and size of the meters for domestic uses and for fire
sprinkler use. The development is also subject to fees for water connections, cut and caps, and
purity tests. 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 SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project.
The 2021 water fees are $4,450.00 per 1-inch meter.
b. Water service installation charges for each proposed domestic water service is applicable.
Water Service installation fee is $2,875.00* per 1-inch service line. Fee is payable at
permit issuance.
c. Drop-in meter fee is $460.00* per 1-inch meter, $750.00 per 1-1/2-inch meter, and
$950.00 per 2-inch meter. Meters larger than 2-inches are set by the contractor and a
processing fee of $220 is required. Fee is payable at permit issuance.
d. A credit for the water system redevelopment fee will be issued for the existing water
service to be cut can capped as part of the project.
e. Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has been
determined. SDC fees are assessed and payable at permit issuance.
SEWER
1. Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton.
2. There is existing 8-inch diameter sewer main on Park Avenue N and Wells Ave N:
a. Park Avenue N:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=291627&dbid=0&repo=Cityo
fRenton&searchid=af2dd81d-8d07-4f48-8d8d-afd5119b2e66
b. Wells Avenue N:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=1220729&dbid=0&repo=City
ofRenton&searchid=1122bf2a-2f31-4ffd-b10f-b41696b9780f
3. A sewer main extension will be required to serve the proposed project.
4. A 15-foot utility easement will be required for the new sewer mains and manholes within the
property.
5. The developer will need to show how they propose to serve the new development with sanitary
sewer service to each of the units.
6. 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%.
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7. 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.
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 Peak Rate Flow
Control Standard (Matching Existing Conditions). The site falls within the May Creek and East Lake
Washington Drainage Basins. 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. This site contains steep slopes (regulated) and landslide hazard areas. The topography slopes
moderately from southeast to northwest. There is a conveyance system on Park Avenue N and
Wells Ave N.
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 approval 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 (measured 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. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
9. 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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10. 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 Park Avenue N along the west property line. Park Avenue N is
classified as a Collector Arterial. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width in Park Avenue NE is
approximately 57 feet. To meet the City’s complete street standards for collector arterial streets,
minimum right of way width is 83 feet.
a. The Transportation Division has no plans to widen Park Avenue N at this time.
Development Engineering would support a modification request by the Applicant to
provide the following modified street improvements on Park Avenue N: maintain a
pavement width of 36 feet, install a 0.5-foot curb (match existing curb location directly
north of project property), an 8-foot planting strip, a 5-foot sidewalk, 2 feet of clear space
at back of walk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. Dedication to
accommodate these improvements will be required, pending field survey.
2. Street grades shall not exceed 15 percent.
3. 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.
4. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay
Requirements.
5. 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:
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 the civil plans. Please visit the Development Engineering Forms page for
the most up-to-date plan submittal requirements:
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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:July 8, 2021
TO:Pre-Application File No. 21-000227
FROM:Clark H. Close, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:Lay Residence – 3901 Park Ave N
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, 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 www.rentonwa.gov.
Project Proposal: The applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing parcel into four (4) lots. The subject property
is located at 3901 Park Ave N, south of the Lakeview Crest subdivision (APN 3342700405). The project site totals
approximately 42,200 square feet (0.97 acres) in area and is currently developed with a single-family home and
associated detached garage. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Residential Medium
Density (MD) and a zoning designation of Residential-6 (R-6) dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). The applicant is
proposing to retain the existing home and detached parking garage along Park Ave N and construct three (3) new
detached single-family homes on the new lots. The large concrete pad to the west of the existing single family
residence is proposed to be removed. Proposed lots range in size from 8,615 sq. ft. to 11,048 sq. ft. Access to all
new lots is proposed via an extension of Wells Ave N in the form of a hammerhead and access to the existing
home would remain from Park Ave N. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, the parcel contains sensitive slopes
and moderate landslide hazards. The applicant is proposing to retain the four (4) existing significant trees onsite.
Current Use: The site is currently developed with a single-family residence built in 1950 and the detached garage
along Park Ave N.
Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject property is zoned Residential-6 (R-6). The minimum density in the R-
6 zone is 3.0 dwelling units per net acre (du/ac) and the maximum density is 6.0 du/ac. Private access easements,
critical areas and public right-of-way are deducted from the total area to determine net density. The area of public
and private streets (including driveway tracts) and critical areas 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 four (4) lots would yield a net density of approximately 4.49 du/ac (4 units/0.871 ac = 4.49
du/ac). Once all dedication requirements have been determined, the applicant would subtract the ROW
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dedication from the gross acreage to obtain a final net density. Compliance with the density standards would
be required to be demonstrated at the time of formal land use application.
Please note that calculations for minimum or maximum density which result in a fraction that is one-half (0.50) or
greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. Those density calculations resulting in a fraction that
is less than one-half (0.50) shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.
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-6 standards” herein).
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size permitted in Zone R-6 is 7,000 square feet. Minimum
lot width for interior lots is 60 feet. Minimum lot width for corner lots is 70 feet. Minimum lot depth is 90 feet.
The size, shape, and orientation of lots shall meet the minimum area and width requirements of the applicable
zoning classification and shall be appropriate for the type of development and use contemplated. The lots appear
to meet the minimum standards for lot size and width. However, Lot 3 does not comply with the minimum lot
depth standard of 90 feet. 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 application.
Building Standards – The R-6 standards allow a maximum building coverage of 40% of the lot area. The maximum
impervious coverage in the R-6 zone is 55%. The maximum wall plate height is restricted to 24 feet, and the
buildings shall not be more than two 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 are restricted to a maximum wall plate height of 12 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 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 and
any private access easement or tract. The required setbacks for the R-6 zone are as follows: Front yard: 25 feet
for the primary structure; Rear yard: 25 feet; Side yards: combined 15 feet with not less than 5 feet on either side.
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. Lots adjacent to both public
ROW and driveway tract frontage are classified as corner lots. Setbacks for the lots will be verified at the time of
formal short plat application.
Access/Parking: Access to the lots is proposed via an extension of the public access road (Wells Ave N) that was
stubbed to the property as part of the Lakeview Crest subdivision. The applicant is proposing to extend the public
residential access road with hammerhead. However, the current lot layout with a hammerhead design at this
location does not comply with general requirement and minimum standards for residential lots under RMC 4-7-
170. For example, proposed Lots 2 and 4 do not comply with the minimum lot width required between side lot
lines at their foremost points (i.e., the points where the side lot lines intersect with the street right-of-way line)
as they are less than eighty percent (80%) of the required lot width. In addition, the hammerhead design does
not comply with complete streets principles and design to enable safe and convenient access and travel for all
users including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and people of all ages and abilities, as well as freight and
motor vehicle drivers, and to foster a sense of place in the public realm. Compliance with access and street
standards would be required to be demonstrated at the time of preliminary short plat application.
Each lot is required to accommodate off street parking for a minimum of two (2) vehicles.
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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. In any residential district, the maximum height of any fence, hedge or retaining wall shall be seventy-
two inches (72"). Fences, retaining walls or hedges shall not exceed forty-eight inches (48") in height within the
front yard setback. 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. However, fences that
provide at least fifty percent (50%) transparency, as viewed perpendicularly to the face of the fence, may be
allowed directly on top of a retaining wall. However, chain link fencing shall not be installed. This exception shall
not be applied to front yard setbacks, or clear vision areas. New fencing would need to comply with the fence
requirements of the code. For more information about fences and retaining walls refer to RMC 4-4-040.
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. Retaining walls shall be composed of brick, rock,
textured or patterned concrete, or other masonry product that complements the proposed building and site
development. There shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining walls abutting
public rights-of-way. Please refer to retaining wall standards (RMC 4-4-040) for additional information about
fences and retaining walls. No fences or retaining walls were shown on the submitted materials.
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. Street trees and groundcover shall be
planted within right-of-way planting strips and there shall be a minimum of one street tree planted per lot.
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.
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.
Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved; Other significant native
evergreen or deciduous trees; and Other significant non-native trees.
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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 City of Renton (COR) Maps, the parcel contain sensitive slopes and moderate landslide
hazards. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain if any other critical areas or environmental concerns are
present on the site during site development or building construction.
Environmental Review: Projects consisting of nine (9) units or less and that will not impact a critical area are
exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review. Based on the proposal submitted by the applicant, the proposed
project would be categorically exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require administrative short plat approval. The 2021 administrative
preliminary short plat application fee is $5,680.50 ($5,410 plus a 5% Technology Surcharge Fee). The 2021 fee
for modification requests is $273 for each modification ($260 plus a 5% Technology Surcharge Fee). All fees are
subject to change. The applications would be reviewed concurrently within an estimated time frame of six to
eight weeks.
Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal can be found on the Short Plat submittal
checklist and other informational applications and handouts can be found on the City’s Digital Records Library.
The City requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. Please refer to the City’s Electronic File Standards.
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 Information Sign: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II and Type III Land Use Permits as
classified by RMC 4-8-080. Public Information Signs are intended to inform the public of potential land
development, specific permits/actions being considered by the City, and to facilitate timely and effective public
participation in the review process. The applicant must follow the specifications provided in the public information
sign handout. The applicant is solely responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance, removal, and any
costs associated with the sign.
Impact Mitigation Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would be
required. Such fees would apply to all projects 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.
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Lay Residence Short Plat, PRE21-000227
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CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2021\PRE21-
000227\Working Files
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 Clark Close, Senior Planner, at 425-
430-7289 or cclose@rentonwa.gov to submit prescreen materials and subsequent land use application.
Prescreening of the documents takes approximately one week, after which time staff will either accept the
application or request additional information.
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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