HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE21-000349_Meeting SummaryPREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
Meadow Win Short Plat
2506 Meadow Ave N
PRE 21-000349
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
October 14, 2021
Contact Information:
Planner: Brittany Gillia, 425.430.7246, bgillia@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewers: Yong Qi, 425-430-7439, yqi@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: October 7, 2021
TO: Brittany Gillia, Associate Planner
FROM: Cory Cappelletti, Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Meadow Win 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.
The hydrant in front of the house is on a 6 inch main.
2. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $829.77 per
single family unit. This fee is paid at time of building permit issuance.
Credit will be granted for any existing homes that are removed or
retained.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 14, 2021
June 20, 2011
TO: Brittany Gillia, Planner
FROM: Yong Qi, Civil Engineer III
SUBJECT: Meadows Win
2506 Meadow Ave N, Renton, WA
PRE21-000349
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 #
2296500075. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of
Renton by the applicant.
WATER
1. The project is within the City of Renton’s water service area in the Highlands 435 Pressure Zone.
2. There is an existing ¾ -inch water meter serving the existing house (facility ID number LAT -
012616).
3. There is an existing 16-inch ductile iron water main (see City water project plan no. W- 199402)
capable of delivering 4,500 gpm and an existing 6-inch steel water main (see City water project
plan no. W- 012801) in Meadow Ave N with a maximum flowrate of 700 gpm. The static water
pressure is approximately 88 psi at ground elevation 232 feet for the 6-inch ductile iron water
main, where the existing water service is connected to. In addition, there is an existing 16-inch
ductile iron water main (see City water project plan no. W - 045615) and associated 15’ wide
utility easement (Record # 7804050658) along the northern property line of the project site.
4. Below is a summary of the existing fire hydrants in the vicinity of the site. Please refer to the
Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) for fire hydrant requirements:
a. One in Meadow Ave N within the landscaping strip in the frontage of the project
site. The maximum flowrate from the hydrant is 700 gpm due to its connection to a
6-inch dead-end main in Meadow.
b. Another one in Meadow Ave N approximately 250 feet north of the project
site. The maximum flowrate for this hydrant is 1,000 gpm since it is connected to
the 16-inch main in Meadow.
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5. Based on the review of project information submitted for the pre-application meeting, RRFA has
determined that the preliminary fire flow demand for the proposed development is 1,500 gpm if
the dwelling exceeds 3,600 SF. In order to provide domestic and fire protection service to the
development including but not limited to the items that follow:
a. Installation of domestic water meter is required for the new Lot B. The meter will be
installed by City forces and a water meter permit is required. The sizing of the meter and of
the private service line to the building shall be in accordance with the most recent edition of
the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).
b. The new residential domestic water meter shall have a double check valve assembly (DCVA)
installed behand on the meter on private property per City Standards.
c. Installation of pressure-reducing valve downstream of the water meter as required by the
UPC if the water supply pressure is over 80 psi.
d. Installation of off-site and on-site fire hydrants. The location and number of fire hydrants
will be determined by the RRFA based on the final fire flow demand and final site plan.
6. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject
development.
7. Civil plans for the water main improvements if required 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. Adequate horizontal and vertical separations between the new water main
and other utilities (storm sewer pipes and vaults, sanitary sewer, power, gas, electrical) shall be
provided for the operation and maintenance of the water main. Retaining walls, rockeries or
similar structural cannot be installed over the water main unless the water main is installed
inside a steel casing.
8. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges (SDC’s) fee 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 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 current water fee is $ 4,450 per 1-inch meter, and $ 22,250 per 1-1/2-inch meter;
b. Water service installation charge for the new domestic water service is applicable. Water
service installation is $2,875 per 1-inch service line, and $ 4,605 per 1-1/2-inch service;
c. Drop-in meter fee is $ 460 per 1-inch meter, and $ 750 per 1-1/2-inch meter;
d. The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=CityofRe
nton
SEWER
1. Sewer service is provided by City of Renton.
2. There is an existing 8’’ concrete gravity wastewater main located within Meadow Ave N (see record
drawing S-014312), and the existing house is connected to the sewer main with a 6’’ concrete sewer
stub (Facility ID No. SLAT-01238).
3. Generally, the proposed new Lot B will be required to install a new sewer stub. However, due to the
16-inch and 6-inch water mains in Meadow Ave N along with the cluster of valves, City of Renton
Sewer Utility Department would allow a dual side sewer connection (COR standard detail 408) for the
new house Lot B to connect to the same side sewer as the existing house. This would eliminate the
need to cross the water main to install a new sewer stub. However, the existing sewer stub serving
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the existing house shall be CCTV’d and, if found to be in acceptable condition, lined. And the existing
concrete building side sewer need to be replaced with a new PVC side sewer since it will be serving
two houses. A dual side sewer agreement is required to be signed and recorded against the properties.
4. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject
development.
5. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee for new Lot B.
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 current sewer fee is $ 3,450 per 1-inch meter, and $ 17,250 per 1-1/2-inch meter.
b. Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has been
determined.
c. The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=CityofRe
nton
SURFACE WATER
1. There is a City of Renton 12-inch concrete stormwater main (Facility ID No. 708992) and a Type
1 catch basin (Facility ID No. 501035) in the Meadow Ave N.
2. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart in the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Manual (2017
RSWDM) to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. A drainage study
complying with the 2017 RSWDM will be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, this
site falls within the Flow Control Duration Standard area (matching Forested site conditions).
The site is located in the East Lake Washington basin and South Kennydale sub basin. Drainage
report and drainage plans based on 2017 RSWDM are required to be provided.
3. 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 2017 RSWDM. 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. Special inspection from the building department is
required.
4. 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.
5. Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the
new runoff created by this development to the maximum extend 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
appliable to the project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be submitted with the
utility construction permit construction.
6. The site is located in Zone 1 Modified of the City’s Aquifer Protection Area (APA). In Zone 1
Modified of the City’s APA, stormwater open conveyance systems, such as ditches and channels,
and water quality facilities may require a liner per sections 6.2.4 and 1.2.4.3 of the 2017
RSWDM.
7. 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
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application. The geotechnical report should include an on-site infiltration test to clearly show if
the site is suitable or unsuitable for infiltration.
8. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
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. The current City of Renton Surface Water Standard Plans that shall be used in all drainage
submittals. The current City of Renton Standard details are available online at the City of Renton
website:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=990403&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton.
11. The development is subject to a surface water system development charge (SDC) fee. Fees will
be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
a. The 2021 Surface water system development fee is $0.80 per square foot of new
impervious surface, but no less than $2,000.00.
b. The full schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=Cityo
fRenton
TRANSPORTATION
1. In accordance with RMC 4-6-060, if the site improvements and/or proposed building additions
exceed an overall valuation is greater than $150,000, the project site(s) shall be required to meet
the City’s Complete Streets Standards.
a. Meadow Ave N is classified as Residential Access Street with an existing right of way (ROW)
width of 50’ as measured using the King County Assessor’s Map. The existing street section
contains two (2) approximately 11’ wide south and north-bound travel lanes. To meet the
City’s complete street standards for Residential Access, the minimum ROW width would be
53 feet requiring a ROW dedication of up to 1.5 feet.
b. Half street improvements as taken from the ROW centerline shall be required and include a
minimum 13-foot paved road, 0.5 feet of cub and gutter, an 8 -foot planting strip, and 5-foot
sidewalk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. Dedication of approximately 1.5’
(pending field survey) will be required.
2. The site borders interstate 405 (I-405) on the east property line. Preliminary plans for the future
widening of I-405 indicate ROW acquisition from the subject site. Applicant should further
coordinate with WSDOT at 425-456-8538 for further coordination and to verify any future impacts
related to widening of the highway.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Undergrounding of all exiting utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-090.
6. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay
Requirements.
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7. Street lighting and street trees are required to meet current city standards. Lighting plans are
required to be submitted with the land use application and will be reviewed during the
construction utility permit review.
8. The transportation impact fee is based on the type of land use. For a single-family dwelling, the
2021 transportation impact fee is $10,861.69. 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:
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 fee schedule.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 14, 2021
TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE21-000349
FROM: Brittany Gillia, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Meadow Win Short Plat
2506 Meadow Ave N
(Parcel No. 2296500075)
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 pl anning 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 one (1) existing single family parcel into
two (2) lots. The project site is located at 2506 Meadow Ave N (Tax Parcel 2296500075) and is
approximately 13,888 sq. ft. (0.32 acres) in area. The subject parcel is located in the Residential-6
(R-6) zone and the Residential Medium Density Comprehensive Plan land use designation. The
existing single family residence and detached garage are proposed to remain on proposed Lot A.
Proposed Lot A would have an area of 7,665 sq. ft. and would access off Meadow Ave N via an
existing driveway. Proposed Lot B would have an area of 5,930 sq. ft. and would access directly
off of Meadow Ave N. The site is mapped with a Wellhead Protection Area Zone (Zone 1, Wellfield
5A).
Current Use: The property is developed with an existing single family home and a detached garage
that are proposed to remain on site.
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 (including frontage
dedications) 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. The proposal
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for 2 lots on the 0.32 acre gross site area would result in a gross density of 6.3 dwelling units per
acre (2 lots / 0.32 acres = 6.3 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-6 standards” herein).
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size permitted in Zone R-6 is 7,000 square
feet. For subdivided parcels that are less than one acre, one of the lots is allowed to be smaller
than the required minimum lot size. This single lot is allowed to be 6,250 square feet in Zone R-6.
Minimum lot width is 60 feet for interior lots, or 70 feet for corner lots. Minimum lot depth is 90
feet. The proposed Lot B does not provide adequate lot area or lot width to demonstrate
compliance with the minimum dimensional standards. Compliance with lot size, width and
depth standards would be verified at time of formal land use review.
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. The submitted materials do not
demonstrate compliance with the maximum impervious surface coverage standards for
proposed Lot A. The proposal’s compliance with the building standards for the existing home
would be verified at time of land use review and compliance for the new home would be verified
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: Front yard: 25 feet for the primary structure; Rear yard: 25 feet; Side yards: combined 15 ft.
with not less than 5 ft. 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. The submitted materials indicate that the existing structure
would not meet side yard setback regulations for the proposed new lot line. Setback compliance
for the existing home would be verified at time of land use review and compliance for the new
home 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 A would be provided via an existing driveway off of Meadow Ave
N. Access to proposed Lot B would be provided via a new driveway off of Meadow Ave N. The
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proposal appears to demonstrate compliance with access requirements. Compliance with access
regulations would be verified at time of formal land use review.
Parking: Each lot is required to accommodate off-street parking for a minimum of two vehicles.
Compliance with parking regulations would be verified at the time of building permit review.
Driveways: Driveways exceeding 8% must provide slotted drains at the lower end of the driveway.
The maximum driveway slopes cannot exceed 15%. If the grade exceeds 15%, a variance is
required. The maximum width of single loaded garage driveways shall not exceed 9 feet and
double loaded garage driveways shall not exceed 16 feet. Compliance with the driveway
regulations would be verified at the time of formal land use review.
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 landscaping are required within the Right of Way on public
streets. 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 per subsection L2 of RMC 4-4-070 shall be planted within right of way planting strips
pursuant to the standards in subsection F.2 of RMC 4-4-070, provided 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. 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.
Significant Tree Retention: A Tree Retention/ Land Clearing (Tree Inventory) 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 percent of existing significant trees, each new lot would be required to
provide a minimum tree density of 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.
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The Administrator may require independent review of any land use application that involves tree
removal and land clearing at the City's discretion.
Critical Areas: The site is mapped within a Wellhead Protection Area Zone (Zone 1, Wellfield 5A).
A fill source statement will be required if any fill is being brought to the project site. 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 subdivision of fewer than 10 lots requires a Short Plat application. The
application review is administrative and would be processed 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
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 be 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 $2,659.00 (effective 1/1/2022) (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.
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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.