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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF COMMENTS_PRE21-000354PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR Li Short Plat 15430 SE 132nd St PRE21-000354 CITY OF RENTON Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division October 21, 2021 Contact Information: Planner: Angelea Weihs, 425.430.7312, aweihs@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 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). M E M O R A N D U M DATE:October 18, 2021 TO:Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner FROM:Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector SUBJECT:Li 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. It appears that there are no existing fire hydrants within 300-feet of all proposed homes and a minimum of one would be required to be added. Water is provided by King County Water District 90. A water availability certificate shall be provided from them. Records indicate a looped 6-inch water main is existing. 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 hammerhead turnaround. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE:October 21, 2021 June 20, 2011 TO:Angelea Weihs, Planner FROM:Yong Qi, Civil Engineer III SUBJECT:Li Short Plat 15430 SE 132nd Street, Renton, WA PRE21-000354 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 in King County Water District 90 service area and will be reviewed by King County Water District. SEWER 1. Sewer service is provided by City of Renton. 2. There is an existing 8’’ PVC gravity wastewater main located within SE 132 nd St (see record drawing S- 393305). There are two existing 6’’ PVC sewer stubs available to the lot, the existing house is connected to sewer stub of Facility ID No. SLAT-14422. The other sewer stub (Facility ID No. SLAT- 14421) may be used for the proposed new Lot 2, this sewer stub condition shall be evaluated before connecting to the new Lot 2. 3. The proposed new Lot 2 will be required to connect to a new sewer stub if the existing one is not usable, and the new sewer stub shall conform to the standards in RMC 4-6-040 and City of Renton Standard Details. 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 2. 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. Li Short Plat PRE21-000354 Page 2 of 4 October 21, 2021 2 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 6. The development is within the Central Plateau Interceptor SAD boundary and is subject to SAD fees. The SAD has reached its maximum value of $538.48 per lot. Payment of these fees is required at time of building permit issuance. 7. The development is within the Varma/Ram Sewer Latecomer boundary and is subject to the latecomer agreement per King County recording number 20181212000993. Parcel 1423059115 is subject to an assessed amount of $13,457.71 per unit with a maximum of two assessed units.” SURFACE WATER 1. There is a City of Renton 12-inch concrete stormwater main (Facility ID No. 709243) and a Type 1 catch basin (Facility ID No. 505888) on the south side of SE 132nd St. 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 Lower Cedar River basin and Orting Hills 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 development falls within the R-4 zone which has a maximum impervious surface area of 50% per lot. 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 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. Li Short Plat PRE21-000354 Page 3 of 4 October 21, 2021 3 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=CityofRe nton 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) SE 132nd St is classified as a residential access street, with an existing right-of-way (ROW) width of approximately 60 feet with an existing paved width of approximately 22 feet. To meet the City’s complete street standards for Residential Access streets, a minimum ROW width of 53 feet is required. b) Per RMC 4-6-060, half street improvements as taken from the ROW centerline will 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, no dedication would be required. 2. For dead end roads in excess of 150 feet an approved fire access turnaround is required. See city code 4-6-060 for types of turnaround allowed. 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. Undergrounding of all exiting utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-090. 5. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay Requirements. 6. Street trees are required to meet current city standards. 7. 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. Li Short Plat PRE21-000354 Page 4 of 4 October 21, 2021 4 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. CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2021\PRE21- 000161\Working Files DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE:October 21, 2021 TO:Pre-Application File No. 21-000354 FROM:Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner SUBJECT:Li Short Plat 15430 SE 132nd St Parcel #s 1423059115 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 https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Renton/. Project Proposal: The applicant is proposing to subdivide one existing parcel into two lots. The subject property proposed for subdivision is located at 15430 SE 132nd St (APN 1423059115). The parcel totals approximately 42,505 square feet in size. An existing single-family home is located on the subject property and is proposed to be retained on proposed Lot 1. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use of Designation of Residential Low Density (RLD) and a zoning designation of Residential-4 (R-4). The proposed lot size for Lot 1 is 23,358 SF and the proposed lot size for Lot 2 is 19,147 SF. The applicant proposes to retain access to the existing single-family home on proposed Lot 1 via an existing residential driveway extending from SE 132nd St. Access to Lot 2 is proposed via a new 20-foot wide access easement extending from SE 132nd St. According to COR Maps, no critical areas are present on the project site. The applicant did not indicate the proposed removal of any trees or vegetation on the project site; however, some tree removal is expected based on the site layout. Current Use: The site is currently developed with a single-family home and detached accessory buildings. Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject property is located within the R-4 zoning classification. A maximum of 4.0 dwelling units per acre is allowed in the R-4 zone. There is no minimum density for the R-4 zone. The Residential Low Density Land Use designation is intended to provide transition to the rural area, or those appropriate for larger lot housing within the Residential Low Density (RLD) land use designation to allow for a range of lifestyles. 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 Li Short Plat, PRE21-000354 Page 2 of 5 October 21, 2021 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2021\PRE21- 000354\Working Files the proposed density of the project, any area of public road, private easement (including the paved portion of the driveway tract), and/or critical area dedication must be known. As proposed, the two lots would have a net density of approximately 2.05 du/ac (2 units/0.96 ac = 2.05 du/ac). Once dedication requirements are determined, the applicant will need to subtract the ROW 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-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. For short plats of parcels smaller than one acre, one parcel may be allowed to be smaller than the required minimum lot size indicated. In the R-4 zone one lot may be 8,000 square feet if all other parcels meet the required minimum lot size standard of the zone. Minimum lot width is 70 feet for interior lots and 80 feet for corner lots; minimum lot depth is 100 feet. Both proposed lots appear to meet the minimum size and depth requirements for the R-4 zone. However, the shared driveway access for Lot 2 is required to be within a tract and therefore must be deducted from the lot width and lot size of proposed Lot 1. Lot 1 would be classified as a corner lot and would be required to have a lot width of at least 80 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 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 must remain below a 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 maximum building coverage and impervious surface standards for the existing single-family home would be verified at the time of formal land use permit review. 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 for the new residence would be verified at the time of building permit review. Lot 1 as proposed does not comply with the side yard setback from the new property line after the deduction of the required shared driveway tract. The existing structure appears to comply with all other required setbacks. Access/Parking: The applicant proposes to retain access to the existing single-family home on proposed Lot 1 via an existing residential driveway extending from SE 132nd St. Access to Lot 2 is proposed via a new 20-foot wide access easement extending from SE 132nd St. Shared driveways may be allowed for access to four (4) or fewer residential lots, provided: Li Short Plat, PRE21-000354 Page 3 of 5 October 21, 2021 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2021\PRE21- 000354\Working Files a. At least one of the four (4) lots abuts a public right-of-way and the street frontage of the lot is equal to or greater than the lot width requirement of the zone; b. The subject lots are not created by a subdivision of ten (10) or more lots; c. A public street is not anticipated by the City of Renton to be necessary for existing or future traffic and/or pedestrian circulation through the short subdivision or to serve adjacent property; d. The shared driveway would not adversely affect future circulation to neighboring properties; e. The shared driveway is no more than three hundred feet (300') in length; and f. The shared driveway poses no safety risk and provides sufficient access for emergency vehicles and personnel. Shared driveways shall be within a tract; the width of the tract and paved surface shall be a minimum of sixteen feet (16'); the Fire Department may require the tract and paved surface to be up to twenty feet (20') wide. If a shared driveway abuts properties that are not part of the subdivision, an eight foot (8') wide landscaped strip shall be provided between the shared driveway and neighboring properties. The landscape strip shall be within a tract and planted with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover. The shared driveway may be required to include a turnaround per subsection H of RMC 4-6-060. The maximum grade for the shared driveway shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%), except for within approved hillside subdivisions. The driveway slopes cannot exceed 15%. If the grade exceeds 15%, a variance is required. 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 driveway standards would be verified at the time of building permit review. Each lot is required to accommodate off street parking for a minimum of two vehicles. The proposed shared driveway is not located within a tract. The proposal would need to be revised to comply with the shared driveway requirements. Compliance with the shared driveway and access standards would be verified at the time of formal land use application. Compliance with driveway and parking standards would be verified at the time of building permit review. Any driveway shall be setback at least 5 feet from the side lot lines (unless utilizing a joint driveway). Each lot is required to accommodate off street parking for a minimum of two vehicles. The maximum driveway slopes cannot exceed 15%. If the grade exceeds 15%, a variance is required. 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. Compliance with private driveway standards would be verified at the time of building permit review. Each new lot shall have space for a minimum of two (2) off-street parking stalls. Landscaping: With the exception of critical areas, all portions of the development area not covered by structures, required parking, access, circulation or service areas, must be landscaped with native, drought-resistant vegetative cover. The minimum on-site landscape width required along street frontages is 10 feet and shall contain trees, shrubs, and landscaping. Street trees in the ROW planter will also be required. Landscaping may include hardscape such as decorative paving, rock outcroppings, fountains, plant containers, etc. 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 are to be located in this area when present. Street trees shall be planted in the center of the planting strip between the curb and the sidewalk at the following intervals; provided, that, where right-of-way is constrained, irregular intervals and slight increases or decreases may be permitted or required. Additionally, trees shall be planted in locations that meet required spacing distances from facilities located in the right-of-way including, but not limited to, underground utilities, street lights, utility poles, traffic signs, fire hydrants, and driveways; such spacing standards are identified in the City’s Approved Tree List. Generally, the following spacing is required: i. Small-sized maturing trees: thirty feet (30') on center; ii. Medium- Li Short Plat, PRE21-000354 Page 4 of 5 October 21, 2021 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2021\PRE21- 000354\Working Files sized maturing trees: forty feet (40') on center; and iii. Large-sized maturing trees: fifty feet (50') on center. A conceptual landscape plan shall be provided with the building permit application as prepared by a registered Landscape Architect, a certified nurseryman or other certified professional. 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. Significant Tree Retention: An aerial image of the site identifies mature trees on the site. If significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for alders and cottonwoods) are proposed to be removed, a tree inventory and a tree retention plan along with an arborist report, tree retention plan and tree retention worksheet shall be provided with the formal land use application as defined in RMC 4-8-120. The tree retention plan must show preservation of at least 30% of significant trees. 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. Please refer to Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations RMC 4-4-130 for further general and specific tree retention and land clearing requirements. In addition to retaining 30% 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. 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 Short Plat application. Fences/Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences or retaining walls as part of this project, the location must be designated on the landscape plan or grading plan. A fence and/or wall detail should also be included on the plan. A fence taller than 6 feet shall require a building permit or an explicit exemption from the Building Official. A retaining wall that is 4 feet or taller, as measured by the vertical distance from the bottom of the footing to the finish grade at the top of the wall requires a building permit. A fence shall not be constructed on top of a retaining wall unless the total combined height of the retaining wall and the fence does not exceed the allowed height of a standalone fence. For more information about fences and retaining walls refer to RMC 4-4-040. Critical Areas: According to COR Maps, no critical areas are located on the project site. However, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain whether any critical areas are present on the site. Li Short Plat, PRE21-000354 Page 5 of 5 October 21, 2021 CityofRenton\Department Folders\Community and Economic Development (CED)\Current Planning\Pre-Applications\2021\PRE21- 000354\Working Files 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 exempt from SEPA review. Permit Requirements: The proposal would require administrative short plat approval. The application would be reviewed within an estimated time frame of six to eight weeks. The 2021 administrative short plat application fee is $5,410.00. Each modification request is $260.00. A 5% technology fee would also be assessed at the time of land use application. All fees are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land use permit application submittal requirements can be found on the Short Plat Submittal Requirements checklist. 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. A Final Plat application, and it’s associated fee, will be required following construction of the plat’s infrastructure. 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. Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would be required. The fee in effect at the time of permit issuance will apply. 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. Issaquah School District Impact Fee is $18,213.00 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, should a land use application be needed, the applicant shall have the application materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner at aweihs@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7312 for an appointment. 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.