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A. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT & DECISION
Decision: APPROVED APPROVED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS DENIED
Report Date: November 4, 2021
Project File Number: PR21-000011
Project Name: Brar Short Plat
Land Use File Number: LUA21-000014, SHPL-A
Project Manager: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner
Owner: Gursewak Brar, 8054 S 132nd St, Renton, WA 98178
Applicant/Contact: Brad Kaul, Kaul Design Architecture PLLC, 1733 Ferndale Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058
Project Location: 8054 S 132nd St SE (APN 2144800460)
Project Summary: The applicant is requesting preliminary short plat approval to subdivide a property
into four (4) lots and one tract. The subject property is located at 8054 S 132nd St SE
near the corner of 84 Ave S and S 132nd St (APN 2144800460). The project site totals
32,776 sq. ft. (0.75 acres) in area and is currently developed with a single-family
home and an accessory structure. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use of
Designation of Residential Medium Density and a zoning designation of Residential-
8 (R-8) dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). The applicant is proposing to retain the
existing home and construct new detached single-family homes on each of the three
new lots. The proposed lots sizes range from 4,767 sq. ft. to 7,126 sq. ft. Access to
the four (4) lots is proposed via a new shared driveway tract off of S 132nd St.
According to COR Maps, no critical areas are located on the project site. The
applicant has indicated that no trees would be removed as part of the proposal. The
applicant submitted a Drainage Report and Geotechnical Report the application.
Site Area: 0.75 acres
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B. EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1: Administrative Report
Exhibit 2: Site Plan
Exhibit 3: Landscape Plan
Exhibit 4: Utilities Plan
Exhibit 5: Storm Drainage Plan
Exhibit 6: Frontage Improvements Plan
Exhibit 7: Shared Access Plan
Exhibit 8: Geotechnical Report
Exhibit 9: Preliminary Technical Information Report, prepared by AHBL, dated November 2020
Exhibit 10: Public Comments
Exhibit 11: Advisory Notes
C. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Owner(s) of Record: Gursewak Brar, 8054 S 132nd St, Renton, WA 98178
2. Zoning Classification: Residential-8 (R-8)
3. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation: Residential Medium Density (MD)
4. Existing Site Use: Single-family Home and Associated Accessory
Structure
5. Critical Areas: None
6. Neighborhood Characteristics:
a. North: Single-family Residential, Residential- 14 du/ac (R-14), Residential High Density
Comprehensive Plan Designation
b. East: Townhouses, Residential- 14 du/ac (R-14), Residential High Density Comprehensive Plan
Designation
c. South: Single-family Residential, Residential- 10 du/ac (R-10), Residential High Density
Comprehensive Plan Designation
d. West: Single-family Residential, Residential- 8 du/ac (R-8), Residential Medium Density
Comprehensive Plan Designation
7. Site Area: 0.75 acres
D. HISTORICAL/BACKGROUND:
Action Land Use File No. Ordinance No. Date
Earlington Annexation A-08-002 5484 10/14/2009
Comprehensive Plan N/A 5758 06/22/2015
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Zoning N/A 5758 06/22/2015
E. PUBLIC SERVICES:
1. Existing Utilities
a. Water: Water service will be provided by the City of Renton. The site is in the West Hill service area
in the 495 hydraulic pressure zone. There is an existing 8-inch water main located in S 132nd St.
b. Sewer: Sewer service will be provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing 8-inch wastewater
main located in Lincoln Ave NE.
c. Surface/Storm Water: There is no existing on-site storm drainage system. There is a 12-inch
stormwater main in S 132nd St south of the subject property.
2. Streets: The proposed development fronts S 132nd St along the south property line. S 132nd St is a
Collector Arterial street with an available right of way (ROW) width of 60 feet.
3. Fire Protection: Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA)
F. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE:
1. Chapter 2 Zoning Districts – Uses and Standards
a. Section 4-2-020: Purpose and Intent of Zoning Districts
b. Section 4-2-060: Zoning Use Table – Uses Allowed in Zoning Designations
c. Section 4-2-110: Residential Development Standards
d. Section 4-2-115: Residential Design and Open Space Standards
2. Chapter 4 City-Wide Property Development Standards
3. Chapter 6 Streets and Utility Standards
a. Section 4-6-060: Street Standards
4. Chapter 7 Subdivision Regulations
a. Section 4-7-070: Detailed Procedures for Short Subdivision
5. Chapter 11 Definitions
G. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
1. Land Use Element
H. FINDINGS OF FACT (FOF):
1. The Planning Division of the City of Renton accepted the above master application for review on January
7, 2021 and determined the application complete on same day. The project was placed on-hold on
February 2, 2021 and was taken off-hold on August 11, 2021. The project complies with the 120-day
review period.
2. The project site is located at 8054 S 132nd St SE (APN 2144800460).
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3. The project site is currently occupied by a single-family home and an associated accessory structure.
4. Access to the site would be provided via one shared driveway tract (Tract A) off of S 132nd St.
5. The property is located within the Residential Medium Density (MD) Comprehensive Plan land use
designation.
6. The site is located within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning classification.
7. There are four (4) significant trees located on the site. The applicant is proposing to retain all four (4)
trees.
8. No critical areas are present on the site.
9. The site is relatively flat on the southern portion and gently slopes higher towards the northern portion
of the site.
10. The applicant is proposing to begin construction in spring of 2022 and end in summer of 2023.
11. Staff received two (2) public comments (Exhibit 10). The two (2) comments expressed general
displeasure with the proposal but did not include specific concerns that staff could respond to.
12. Staff received no agency comments.
13. Representatives from various city departments have reviewed the application materials to identify and
address issues raised by the proposed development. These comments are contained in the official file,
and the essence of the comments has been incorporated into the appropriate sections of this report and
the Departmental Recommendation at the end of this report.
14. Comprehensive Plan Compliance: The site is designated Residential Medium Density (MD) on the City’s
Comprehensive Plan Map. The purpose of the MD designation is to allow a variety of single-family units,
with continuity created through the application of design guidelines, the organization of roadways,
sidewalks, public spaces, and the placement of community gathering places and civic amenities. The
proposal is compliant with the following Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies if all conditions of
approval are met:
Compliance Comprehensive Plan Analysis
✓ Policy L-3: Encourage infill development of single-family units as a means to meet
growth targets and provide new housing.
✓
Goal L-H: Plan for high-quality residential growth that supports transit by providing
urban densities, promotes efficient land utilization, promotes good health and physical
activity, builds social connections, and creates stable neighborhoods by incorporating
both built amenities and natural features.
✓
Goal L-I: Utilize multiple strategies to accommodate residential growth, including:
• Development of new single-family neighborhoods on large tracts of land outside
the City Center, and
• Infill development on vacant and underutilized land in established neighborhoods
and multi-family areas.
✓
Policy L-24: Manage urban forests to maximize ecosystem services such as stormwater
management, air quality, aquifer recharge, other ecosystem services, and wildlife
habitat.
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✓
Policy L-28: Minimize erosion and sedimentation in and near sensitive areas by
requiring appropriate construction techniques and resource practices, such as low
impact development.
✓
Policy L-32: Emphasize the use of open ponding and detention, vegetated swales, rain
gardens, clean roof run-off, right-of-way landscape strips, open space, and stormwater
management techniques that mimic natural systems, maximize water quality and
infiltration where appropriate, and which will not endanger groundwater quality.
✓ Policy L-34: Ensure buildings, roads, and other features are located on less sensitive
portions of a site when sensitive areas are present.
✓ Goal L-BB: Maintain a high quality of life as Renton grows by ensuring that new
development is designed to be functional and attractive.
✓ Goal L-FF: Strengthen the visual identity of Renton and its Community Planning Areas
and neighborhoods through quality design and development.
✓ Policy L-48: Address privacy and quality of life for existing residents by considering
scale and context in infill project design.
✓
Policy L-55: Preserve natural landforms, vegetation, distinctive stands of trees,
natural slopes, and scenic areas that contribute to the City’s identity, preserve
property values, and visually define the community and neighborhoods.
15. Zoning Development Standard Compliance: The site is classified Residential-8 (R-8) on the City’s Zoning
Map. Development in the R-8 Zone is intended to create opportunities for new single-family residential
neighborhoods and to facilitate high-quality infill development that promotes reinvestment in existing
single-family neighborhoods. It is intended to accommodate uses that are compatible with and support a
high-quality residential environment and add to a sense of community. The proposal is compliant with
the following development standards, as outlined in RMC 4-2-110.A, if all conditions of approval are met:
Compliance R-8 Zone Develop Standards and Analysis
✓
Density: The allowed density range in the R-8 zone is a minimum of 4.0 to a maximum
of 8.0 dwelling units per net acre. Net density is calculated after the deduction of
sensitive areas, areas intended for public right-of-way, and private access easements.
Staff Comment: Based on a net area of 32,599 sq ft. (32,599 square-foot gross area –
7,292 sq. ft. of private access easements in the form of a shared driveway tract and
public street ROW dedication along S 132nd St), the proposal for four (4) residential lots
on the project site would result in a net density of 6.89 dwelling units per acre (4 lots /
0.58 acres = 6.89 du/ac) which meets the minimum and maximum density requirements
of the R-8 zone. Therefore, the proposal complies with the requirements for the R-8
zone.
Lot Dimensions: The minimum lot size permitted in the R-8 zone is 5,000 sq. ft. A
minimum lot width of 50 feet is required (60 feet for corner lots) and a minimum lot
depth of 80 feet is required.
The following table identifies the proposed approximate dimensions for Lots A and B,
as well as the Critical Areas Tract and Shared Driveway Tract.
Proposed Lot Lot Size (sq. ft.) Lot Width (ft.) Lot Depth (ft.)
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Lot 1 (Corner lot) 7,126 83.5 85.1
Lot 2 4,767 58.3 81.8
Lot 3 5,638 81 81
Lot 4 5,563 59.8 105.3
Tract A (Shared
Driveway) 8,187 N/A N/A
Staff Comment: Per RMC 4-2-110E, Footnote 34, short plats of parcels smaller than one
acre may allow one parcel to be smaller than the required minimum lot size indicated
in the Residential Development Standards. If all other parcels meet the required
minimum lot size standard of the zone, one parcel in a short plat with R-8 zoning may
be allowed to be a minimum size of 4,500 sq. ft. Therefore all four (4) lots would comply
with the R-8 zone lot dimension requirements.
Compliant if
conditions of
approval are
met
Setbacks: The required setbacks in the R-8 zone are as follows: front yard is 20 feet,
side yard is 5 feet, secondary front yard (applies to corner lots) is 15 feet, and the rear
yard is 20 feet.
Staff Comment: Proposed lots 2, 3, and 4 along the new driveway tract (Tract A) have
sufficient building area to develop a single-family home and comply with the setbacks
of the zone. An existing single-family home is located on proposed Lot 1 and an
associated detached garage are located on proposed Tract A. The existing single-family
home would be located approximately 28.5 feet from the new front property line
(south), 20 feet from the secondary front property line (west), 23.5 feet from the side
property line (east) and 7.5 feet from the adjacent side property line (north). Per RMC
4-2-110E.22, corner lots shall be relieved of providing a rear yard setback and instead
shall utilize two side yard setbacks opposite of the front yard and secondary front yard
setbacks. Therefore, the existing single-family home would comply with the R-8
setbacks after recording of the short plat. In order to ensure a future home on Lot 1 is
oriented towards S 132nd St, staff recommends, as a condition of approval, any future
home on Lot 1 shall be oriented with the primary front yard facing S 132nd St. This
restriction shall be recorded on the face of the short plat.
The detached garage is located within the future Tract A. Per RMC 4-6-060.J.5 ‘Street
Standards’, an access easement is required to be recorded and shown on the face of the
plat. In addition, the easement prohibits any temporary or permanent physical
obstructions within the easement. If retained, the garage would not comply with the
shared driveway standards. Therefore, staff recommends, as a condition of approval,
the applicant shall obtain a demolition permit and complete a final inspection from the
City for the removal of garage located on proposed Tract A prior to recording the final
short plat.
✓
Building Standards: The R-8 zone has a maximum building coverage of 50% and a
maximum impervious surface coverage of 65%. In the R-8 zone, a maximum building
height of 2 stories with a wall plate height of 24 feet is permitted. 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. If the height of wall plates on a building are less than the
states maximum the roof may project higher to account for the difference, yet the
combined height of both features shall not exceed the combined maximums. Common
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rooftop features, such as chimneys, may project an additional four (4) vertical feet from
the roof surface. Non-exempt vertical projections (e.g., roofs pitched less than 4:12,
decks, railings, etc.) may extend up to six (6) vertical feet above the maximum wall
plate height if the projection is stepped back one-and-a-half (1.5) horizontal feet from
each minimum building setback line for each one (1) vertical foot above the maximum
wall plate height.
Wall plates supporting a primary roof surface that has only one (1) sloping plane (e.g.,
shed roof) may exceed the stated maximum if the average of wall plate heights is equal
or less than the maximum wall plate height allowed.
Staff Comment: Building height, building coverage, and impervious surface coverage
for the new single-family residences on proposed lots 2, 3, and 4 would be verified at
the time of building permit application review. The existing single-family home on
proposed Lot 1 would utilize a new driveway off of Tract A for access. The new driveway
is not shown on the Site Plan (Exhibit 2) and therefore compliance with the building
coverage and impervious surface coverage requirements could not be verified.
Therefore staff recommends, as a condition of approval, the applicant shall
demonstrate compliance with the impervious surface and building coverage
requirements for Lot 1 at the time of civil construction permit application submittal.
Compliant if
Condition of
Approval is
met
Landscaping: The City’s landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) require a 10-foot
landscape strip along all public street frontages. Additionally, 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. Trees shall be selected from the City’s
Approved Street Tree List, spaced at intervals noted in RMC 4-4-070F.2., 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 trees are to be located in the front
yard prior to final inspection for the new Single-Family Residence.
Staff Comment: A Conceptual Landscape Plan prepared by Kaul Design Architecture Inc
(Exhibit 3), was submitted with the short plat application. Two main elements are
proposed as part of the landscape plan including an 8-foot wide off-site planter strip
between the new sidewalk and the street and an 8-foot wide onsite landscape buffer
between the driveway tract pavement and property to the south. A Plant Schedule was
included on the Landscape Plan and included a variety of shrubs and ground cover
plants proposed within both elements including but not limited to: Columnar Norway
maple, Spire cherry, Kinnikinic, Blue fescue, Kelsey redstem dogwood, Common
boxwood, and Rhododendron, and various native grasses. Three (3) Spire cherry street
trees are proposed within the planter strip adjacent the public ROW. Five (5) Spire
cherry trees and three (3) Columnar Norway maple trees are proposed within the
landscape buffer in the driveway tract, in addition to various shrub and ground cover
species. The applicant should utilize at a native tree species in the planter strip for at
least two (2) of the trees, as they are better suited for the pacific northwest climate and
increase the likelihood of surviving. A vertical curb should also be installed along the
edge of the driveway tract pavement in order to protect the future landscaping from
vehicles. The Conceptual Landscape Plan does not include the required 10-foot onsite
landscaping on proposed Lot 1 along the public street frontage and therefore does not
comply with RMC 4-4-070. In addition, as proposed, the on-site landscaping would be
located on top of the proposed private stormtank to be used for water collection on
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proposed Lot 1. The 10-foot on-site landscaping shall take precedent over the any
stormwater infrastructure and the proposed stormtank should not displace any of the
required landscaping. In addition, the Spire cherry species is not suitable as a street tree
and is not on the City’s Approved Tree List. Therefore, staff recommends as a condition
of approval, the applicant shall submit a detailed landscape plan with the civil
construction permit that provides a new street tree species from the City’s Approved
Tree list and provides a native tree species for at least two (2) trees in the driveway tract
planter strip. The plan shall also clearly identify the 10-foot onsite landscaping on
proposed Lot 1, which shall be installed prior to recording of the Final Short Plat and
shall not be displaced by any stormwater infrastructure. The plan shall also include a 6-
inch vertical curb between the planter strip and the pavement in the shared driveway
tract. The detailed landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Current
Planning Project Manager prior to permit issuance.
Per RMC 4-4-070.F.3, where there is insufficient right-of-way space or no public
frontage available for street trees, a minimum of two (2) front yard trees is required in
the front yard. Therefore, staff recommends a condition of approval, the applicant shall
incorporate two (2) trees into the front yards of lots 2, 3, and 4. The trees shall be shown
on the landscape plans submitted at the time of building permit application to be
reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit
issuance. Compliance with the other on-site landscaping requirements for three (3) lots
would be reviewed at the time of building permit application review for the new single-
family home on the subject lots.
Compliant if
Conditions of
Approval are
met
Tree Retention: The City’s adopted Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations (4-
4-130) require the retention of 30 percent of trees in a residential development.
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 which 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.
A minimum tree density shall be maintained on each residentially zoned lot. For
detached single-family development, the minimum tree density is two (2) significant
trees for every five thousand (5,000) sq. ft.. The tree density may consist of existing
trees, replacement trees, trees required pursuant to RMC 4-4-070F1, Street Frontage
Landscaping Required, or a combination.
Staff Comment: A total of four (4) significant trees were identified on the Landscape
Plan (Exhibit 3) including a twelve-inch (12”) DBH Cherry, a six-inch (6’) DBH Tamarack,
a six-inch (6”) DBH Maple, and an eight-inch (8”) Cherry. Two (2) additional trees not
classified as significant as defined in RMC 4-11-200 ‘Definitions T’ due to their smaller
size are also present on the site. Two (2) significant trees are located in the eight-foot
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(8’) landscape strip in the shared driveway tract and would be retained as part of the
project. The other two (2) significant trees are located on the proposed Lot 1 near the
existing home and would also be retained as part of the project. Therefore, the
applicant would retain 100% of significant trees on the site and would comply with the
tree retention standards. However, based on the provided site plan (Exhibit 2), the
shared driveway improvements would intrude into the protection zone for two (2)
significant trees, as well as into the protection zone of large screening shrubs present
on the abutting property to the west. In addition, based on the utilities plan (Exhibit 4),
the location of the proposed stormtank on Lot 1 would result in the removal of the 6-
inch Maple tree identified on the landscape plan (Exhibit 3). Therefore, staff
recommends, as a condition of approval, that the applicant shall submit a tree retention
plan and worksheet with the civil construction permit application that accurately
documents all existing trees on the site and all trees proposed for removal. The tree
retention plan and worksheet shall demonstrate compliance with the tree retention
standards for the R-8 zone and shall be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning
Project Manager prior to permit issuance.
Due to the potential for impacts related to construction, staff recommends, as a
condition of approval, an arborist shall be present on site during construction of the
shared driveway improvements. The onsite arborist shall ensure that the construction
techniques used are appropriate to preserve and protect the on-site trees and off-site
vegetation near shared driveway tract. Following completion of construction, the on-
site arborist shall provide the Current Planning Project Manager a report confirming
that all trees were protected successfully during construction.
The landscape plan submitted by the applicant proposes two (2) new trees on each of
the proposed new lots. Lot 1 contains two existing significant trees which would result
in a total of four (4) significant trees after project completion. Therefore, the proposed
landscape plan would comply with the tree density requirements in the R-8 zone. In
order to ensure Lot 1 complies with the tree density requirements after project
completion, staff recommends, as a condition of approval, the applicant shall install the
two (2) additional trees on proposed Lot 1 identified on the Landscape Plan (Exhibit 3)
prior to recording of the Final Short Plat. Compliance with the tree density requirements
for Lots 2, 3, and 4 would be verified at the time of formal building permit submittal.
Compliant if
Condition of
Approval is
met
Parking: Parking regulations require that a minimum of two parking spaces be
provided for each detached dwelling.
Driveway cuts are required to be a minimum of 5 feet from property lines and new
driveways may be a maximum of 16 feet in width at the property line. Maximum
driveway slopes shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%); provided, that driveways
exceeding eight percent (8%) shall provide slotted drains at the lower end with positive
drainage discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage/residence or crossing
any public sidewalk.
Staff Comment: Each lot contains adequate area for the provision of two parking spaces
per dwelling unit, as required by RMC 4-4-080 required parking spaces. Parking
requirements and driveway grades for each of the new residences proposed would be
verified at the time of building permit review. Based on the site plan (Exhibit 2)
submitted by the applicant, the existing driveway serving the home to be retained on
proposed Lot 1 extends across the property line onto proposed Lot 2. Therefore, in order
to ensure the existing driveway complies the driveway standards, staff recommends, as
a condition of approval, the applicant shall reduce the width of the driveway on Lot 1
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16. Design Standards: Residential Design and Open Space Standards (RMC 4-2-115) are applicable in the R-
8 zone. The Standards implement policies established in the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive
Plan. Compliance with Site Design Standards must be demonstrated prior to approval of the subdivision.
Compliance with Residential Design Standards would be verified prior to issuance of the building permit
for the new single-family homes. The proposal is consistent with the following design standards, unless
noted otherwise:
to a maximum of sixteen (16’) feet at the property line and provide a minimum five-foot
(5’) setback from the north property line. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance
with the driveway standards for Lot 1 prior to recording of the Final Short Plat.
The applicant has proposed a shared driveway for access to proposed lots 2, 3, and 4.
Compliance with the driveway standards would be reviewed at the time of building
permit review for each lot.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Fences and Retaining Walls: In any residential district, the maximum height of any
fence, hedge or retaining wall shall be seventy two inches (72"). Except in the front
yard and side yard along a street setback where the fence shall not exceed forty eight
inches (48") in height.
There shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining
walls abutting public rights-of-way.
Staff Comment: The applicant has proposed a three-foot (3’) tall rockery wall at the
end of the shared driveway tract on proposed Lot 4. The wall would evaluated for
compliance with the maximum height limits, setback requirements, and landscape
requirements at the time of Civil Construction Permit or building permit review.
Compliance Design Standards R-8 and Analysis
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Garages: If an attached garage is wider than twenty six feet (26’), at least one (1) garage
door shall be recessed a minimum of four feet (4’) from the other garage door.
Additionally, one of the following is required:
1. The front porch projects in front of the garage a minimum of five feet (5’), and
is a minimum of twelve feet (12’) wide, or
2. The roof extends at least five feet (5') (not including eaves) beyond the front of
the garage for at least the width of the garage plus the porch/stoop area, or
3. The garage is alley accessed, or
4. The garage entry does not face a public and/or private street or an access
easement, or
5. The garage width represents no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the width
of the front facade at ground level, or
6. The garage is detached, or
7. The garage doors contain a minimum of thirty percent (30%) glazing,
architectural detailing (e.g. trim and hardware), and are recessed from the
front façade a minimum of five feet (5’), and from the front porch a minimum
of seven feet (7’).
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
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Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Primary Entry: The entry shall include a porch or stoop with a minimum depth of five
feet (5') and minimum height of twelve inches (12") above grade.
Exception: in cases where accessibility (ADA) is a priority, an accessible route may be
taken from a front driveway.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Facade Modulation: One of the following is required:
1. An offset of at least one story that is at least ten feet (10') wide and two feet
(2') in depth on facades visible from the street, or
2. At least two-foot (2') offset of second story from first story on one street facing
facade.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Windows and Doors: Windows and doors shall constitute twenty-five percent (25%) of
all facades facing street frontage or public spaces.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
N/A Scale, Bulk, and Character: N/A
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Roofs: A variety of roof forms appropriate to the style of the home shall be used.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Eaves: Both of the following are required:
1. Eaves projecting from the roof of the entire building at least twelve inches (12")
with horizontal fascia or fascia gutter at least five-inch (5") deep on the face of
all eaves, and
2. Rakes on gable ends must extend a minimum of two inches (2") from the
surface of exterior siding materials.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Architectural Detailing: If one siding material is used on any side of the dwelling that is
two stories or greater in height, a horizontal band that measures at least eight inches
(8") is required between the first and second story.
Additionally, one of the following is required:
1. Three and one half inch (3 1/2") minimum trim surrounds all windows and
details all doors, or
2. A combination of shutters and three and one half-inch (3 1/2") minimum trim
details all windows, and three and one half-inch (3 1/2") minimum trim details
all doors.
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17. Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: RMC 4-7 Provides review criteria for the subdivisions. The
proposal is consistent with the following subdivision regulations if all conditions of approval are complied
with:
Compliance Subdivision Regulations and Analysis
Compliant if
Conditions of
Approval are
Met
Access: Each lot must have access to a public street or road. Access may be by a shared
driveway per the requirements of the street standards.
The maximum width of single loaded garage driveways shall not exceed nine feet (9')
and double loaded garage driveways shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
Staff Comment: The applicant is proposing a 28-foot wide by 258-foot long (8,187 sq.
ft.) shared driveway tract with a 20-foot wide paved roadway to serve Lots 1, 2, 3, and
4 from S 132nd St. RMC 4-6-060J.1 expressly provides as follows: When Permitted:
Shared driveways may be allowed for access to four (4) or fewer residential lots,
provided: a. At least one of the four (4) lots abuts a public right-of-way and the street
frontage of the lot is equal to or greater than the lot width requirement of the zone; b.
The subject lots are not created by a subdivision of ten (10) or more lots; c. A public
street is not anticipated by the City of Renton to be necessary for existing or future
traffic and/or pedestrian circulation through the short subdivision or to serve adjacent
property; D. The shared driveway would not adversely affect future circulation to
neighboring properties; The shared driveway is no more than 300’ in length; and f. The
shared driveway poses no safety risk and provides sufficient access for emergency
vehicles and personnel. The proposed shared driveway complies with all six (6) criteria
in RMC 4-6-060.J.1.
The project includes approximately 85 feet of frontage along S 132nd St. Half-street
frontage improvements required along S 132nd St includes installation of 0.5 foot curb
and gutter, 5-foot bicycle lane, 8-foot planting strip, and 8-foot sidewalk. The applicant
has proposed a 11.5 foot wide ROW dedication in order allow for the completion of the
frontage improvements.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Materials and Color: For subdivisions and short plats, abutting homes shall be of
differing color. Color palettes for all new dwellings, coded to the home elevations, shall
be submitted for approval.
Additionally, one of the following is required:
1. A minimum of two (2) colors is used on the home (body with different color
trim is acceptable), or
2. A minimum of two (2) differing siding materials (horizontal siding and shingles,
siding and masonry or masonry-like material, etc.) is used on the home. One
alternative siding material must comprise a minimum of thirty percent (30%)
of the street facing facade. If masonry siding is used, it shall wrap the corners
no less than twenty four inches (24").
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
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Driveways shall be designed in accordance with RMC 4-4-080 and public access/utility
easement shall be placed over the proposed private access tract.
The applicant would be required to record a note on the face of the plat that executes
a shared maintenance agreement for equal ownership and maintenance responsibilities
for improvements in Tract A. Therefore, staff recommends, as a condition of approval,
the applicant shall submit a draft version of a shared maintenance agreement for the
shared driveway tract with the civil construction permit application for review and
approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to short plat recording.
In addition, in order to ensure that additional curb cuts are not needed off of S 132nd St,
staff recommends as a condition of approval that proposed Lot 1 be required to take
access from the shared driveway tract. The restriction shall be recorded on the face of
the plat.
N/A
Blocks: Blocks shall be deep enough to allow two (2) tiers of lots.
Staff Comment: Not applicable, no blocks are proposed. Projects are exempt from block
depth regulation when the location and extent of environmental constraints prevent a
standard plat land configuration.
✓
Lots: The size, shape, orientation, and arrangement of the proposed lots comply with
the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations and the Development Standards of the
R-8 zone and allow for reasonable infill of developable land.
All of the proposed lots shall meet the requirements for minimum lot size, depth, and
width.
Width 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) shall not be less than eighty percent
(80%) of the required lot width except in the cases of (1) pipestem lots (or flag lot),
which shall have a minimum width of twenty feet (20') and two (2) lots on a street curve
or the turning circle of cul-de-sac (radial lots), which shall be a minimum of thirty-five
feet (35').
No residentially zoned lot shall have a depth-to-width ratio greater than four-to-one
(4:1).
Pipestem lots may be permitted for new plats to achieve the minimum density within
the Zoning Code when there is no other feasible alternative to achieving the minimum
density.
Staff Comment: All proposed lots meet the minimum lot dimensional requirements in
the R-8 zone.
✓
Streets: The proposed street system shall extend and create connections between
existing streets per the Street Standards outlined in RMC 4-6-060 Street Standards.
Staff Comment: Access to the proposed lots would be provided via a shared driveway
off of S 132nd St. To meet the City’s complete street standards, a minimum ROW width
of 83 feet is required. The existing ROW width of S 132nd St is approximately 60 feet. The
applicant has proposed the installation of a 0.5-foot curb, 5-foot bicycle lane, 8-foot
planter strip, and 8-foot sidewalk in order to meet the City’s complete street standards.
In addition, the applicant has proposed a dedication of approximately 11.5 feet in order
to ensure the proposed improvements are aligned with the existing improvements in
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front of the property to the east (aka Earlington Townhomes) and to ensure the
complete street standards are met.
The 2021 transportation impact fee is $10,861.69 per new single-family house. Fees are
subject to change.
✓
Relationship to Existing Uses: The proposed project is compatible with existing
surrounding uses.
Staff Comment: The proposed short plat is surrounded by existing detached single-
family residences to the west, north and south of the site. A recently constructed
townhome development is located on the adjacent property to the east at the corner of
Renton Ave S and S 132nd St, which is located within the R-14 zone. The proposed lots
are similar in size and shape to the existing surrounding development pattern in the
area and would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, which
encourages residential infill development in the Residential Medium Density and R-8
zoning designations. Therefore, the proposal for new single-family homes would be
compatible with the existing uses in the area.
18. Availability and Impact on Public Services:
Compliance Availability and Impact on Public Services Analysis
✓
Police and Fire: Police and Fire Prevention staff indicates that sufficient resources exist
to furnish services to the proposed development; subject to the condition that the
applicant provides Code required improvements and fees. For 2021, Fire impact fees are
applicable at the rate of $829.77 per single-family residence.
✓
Schools: It is anticipated that the Renton School District can accommodate any additional
students generated by this proposal at the following schools: Lakeridge Elementary,
Dimmitt Middle School and Renton High School. Transportation would be provided via
bus to students at all three schools.
The bus stop for both the elementary is located approximately 1,800 feet from the
project site at the intersection of S 132nd St and 76th Ave S. The bus stop for the middle
school is located approximately 600 feet from the project site at the intersection of S
132nd St. The bus stop for the high school is located approximately 2,100 feet from the
project at the intersection of S Langston Rd and 76th Ave S. For all three bus stops,
students would walk along S 132nd St on a mix of sidewalk, road way shoulder, and gravel
in order to reach the intersection. High school students would continue north along the
shoulder of 76th Ave S to reach the bus stop. Crosswalks are present at all intersections
crossed by prospective students. The identified routes provide a safe walking route from
the proposed subdivision to the various bus stop. The proposed sidewalk along the
subdivision frontage would improve safe routes to school for the entire area by
increasing the amount of available sidewalk in the area.
A School Impact Fee, based on new single-family lots, will be required in order to mitigate
the proposal’s potential impacts to the Renton School District. The fee is payable to the
City as specified by the Renton Municipal Code. For 2022, School impact fees are
applicable at the rate of $2,659.00 per single-family residence.
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✓ Parks: A Park Impact Fee would be required for the future houses. For 2021, Park Impact
Fees are applicable at a rate of $2,914.99 per single-family residence.
✓
Storm Water: An adequate drainage system shall be provided for the proper drainage of
all surface water.
Staff Comment: A Preliminary Technical Information Report (TIR), prepared by AHBL, and
dated November of 2020, was submitted with the Land Use Application (Exhibit 9). Based
on the City of Renton’s flow control map, the site falls within the Flow Control Duration
Standard matching Forested Site Conditions. The site is within the West Lake Washington-
Seattle South Drainage Basin. The TIR described current conditions and discussed nine (9)
core requirements and the six (6) special requirements in the 2017 Renton Surface Water
Deign Manual (RSWDM). The proposal identifies compliance with core requirement #9,
however, limited infiltration through the use of BMPs is possible due to the dense glacial
till present on the site. Final evaluation of the application of on-site BMPs to the
maximum extent feasible will be completed during civil construction permit review.
Therefore in order to mitigate the on-site storm water, the applicant has proposed two
(2) private detention tanks. Both tanks would be required to be located in a separate tract
or an easement onsite. The proposed Storm Tank, a proprietary detention system, has
been approved by the City for use on a previous project and is only allowed on a case-by-
case basis. The applicant must demonstrate how the access and maintenance
requirements in the RSWDW are met. 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. The applicant will be required to provide basic water
quality treatment and has proposed the use of a StormFilter. See Advisory Notes (Exhibit
11) for additional comments.
The Stormwater system development charge (SDC) for each new single-family residence
is $.80 per sq ft of new impervious surface, but no less than $2,000.00. This is payable at
construction permit issuance. SDC fees are payable prior to issuance of the construction
permit and are not vested to the rates at land use approval.
✓
Water: The fire flow requirement for a single-family home is 1,000 gpm minimum for
dwellings up to 3,600 sq. ft. (including garage and basements). If the dwelling exceeds
3,600 sq. ft., a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow would be required. A minimum of one (1)
fire hydrant is required within 300-foot of the proposed buildings and two hydrants if the
fire flow goes up to 1,500 gpm. In order to provide adequate fire protection and to
conform to City of Renton Code and Development Standards, the following
improvements will be required:
A pressure-reducing valve (PRV) shall be installed on each lot if the water pressure
exceeds 80 psi and a backflow prevention assembly shall be installed on private property
behind the domestic water meter. In addition, a double check valve assembly (DCVA) is
required for water meters for residential water use. DCVA’s that are 2-inches or smaller
shall be installed in a meter box.
Installation of approximately 300 feet of a minimum 8-inch diameter on-site water main
within the interior residential street (extending to the north extents of the property)
connecting to the existing 8” water main located in S 132nd St.
Installation of approximately 80 feet of a minimum 8-inch diameter on-site water main
to provide a connection to the existing 8-inch City water main located at the neighboring
property (Parcel ID: 2144800500) to the east.
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I.CONCLUSIONS:
1. The subject site is located in the Residential Medium Density (MD) Comprehensive Plan designation and
complies with the goals and policies established with this designation, see FOF 14.
2. The subject site is located in the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation and complies with the zoning and
development standards established with this designation provided the applicant complies with City Code
and conditions of approval, see FOF 15.
3. The proposed short plat complies with the Residential Design and Open Space Standards provided the
applicant complies with City Code and conditions of approval, see FOF 16.
4. The proposed short plat complies with the subdivision regulations as established by City Code and state
law provided all advisory notes and conditions are complied with, see FOF 17.
5. The proposed short plat complies with the street standards as established by City Code, provided the
project complies with all advisory notes and conditions of approval, see FOF 17.
6. There are safe walking routes to the school bus stop, see FOF 18.
7. There are adequate public services and facilities to accommodate the short plat, see FOF 18.
8. Safe and efficient access and circulation has been provided for all users.
J. DECISION:
The Brar Short Plat, File No. LUA21-000014, SHPL-A is approved and is subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall obtain a demolition permit and complete a final inspection from the City for the
removal of the garage located on proposed Tract A prior to recording the final short plat.
Installation of additional fire hydrants as required by the Renton Regional Fire Authority.
The final location and number of the hydrants shall be determined by the Fire Authority
based on the final site plan.
Installation of a “Storz” adapter on the existing hydrants if they are not already equipped
with one.
A water system development charges (SDC) for each proposed 1-inch domestic water
service is $4,450.00 per meter.
✓
Sanitary Sewer: The existing septic drain field located at 8054 S 132nd St will be
decommissioned and removed in accordance with Washington State Department of
Health Requirements. A new public sanitary sewer shall be extended along the entirety
of the project frontage to the west and a sanitary sewer manhole shall be constructed at
the west terminus of the sanitary sewer main extension. A public 8-inch sanitary sewer
shall be extended to the north along the length of the shared driveway tract to provide
sewer service to the lots. New 6-inch diameter side sewers with a minimum slope of two
percent (2%) connecting to the new sewer main in the shared driveway tract will be
required for all four lots.
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. The
current sewer fee for a 1-inch meter install is $3,450.00 per meter. Each lot shall have a
separate side sewer stub.
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2. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the impervious surface and building coverage
requirements for future Lot 1 at the time of civil construction permit application submittal.
3. The applicant shall submit a detailed landscape plan with the civil construction permit that provides a
new street tree species from the City’s Approved Tree list. The plan shall also clearly identify the 10-foot
onsite landscaping on future Lot 1, which shall not be displaced by any stormwater infrastructure and
shall be installed prior to recording of the Final Short Plat. The plan shall also include a 6-inch vertical
curb between the planter strip and the pavement in the shared driveway tract in order to protect the
future plantings. The detailed landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning
Project Manager prior to permit issuance.
4. The applicant shall incorporate two (2) trees into the front yards of lots 2, 3, and 4. The trees shall be
shown on the landscape plans submitted at the time of individual building permit application and shall
be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit issuance.
5. The applicant shall submit a tree retention plan and worksheet with the civil construction permit
application that accurately documents all existing trees on the site and all trees proposed for removal.
The tree retention plan and worksheet shall demonstrate compliance with the tree retention standards
for the R-8 zone and shall be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to
permit issuance.
6. An arborist shall be present on site during construction of the shared driveway improvements. The
onsite arborist shall ensure that the construction techniques used are appropriate to preserve and
protect the on-site trees and off-site vegetation near shared driveway tract. Following completion of
construction the on-site arborist shall provide the Current Planning Project Manager a report
confirming that all trees were protected successfully during construction.
7. The applicant shall install the two (2) additional trees on proposed Lot 1 identified on the Landscape Plan
(Exhibit 3) prior to recording of the Final Short Plat.
8. The applicant shall reduce the width of the existing driveway on Lot 1 to a maximum of sixteen (16’) feet
at the property line and provide a minimum five-foot setback from the north property line. The applicant
shall demonstrate compliance with the driveway standards for Lot 1 prior to recording of the Final Short
Plat.
9. The applicant shall submit a draft version of a shared maintenance agreement for the shared driveway
tract with the civil construction permit application for review and approval by the Current Planning
Project Manager prior to short plat recording.
10. Lot 1 shall be required to take access from the shared driveway tract. This restriction shall be recorded
on the face of the short plat.
DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION:
SIGNATURE:
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Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Date
TRANSMITTED this 4th day of November, 2021 to the Owner/Applicant/Contact:
Owner/Applicant: Applicant/Contact:
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Gursewak Brar, 8054 S 132nd St,
Renton, WA 98178
Brad Kaul, Kaul Design Architecture
PLLC, 1733 Ferndale Ave SE,
Renton, WA 98058
TRANSMITTED this 4th day of November, 2021 to the Parties of Record:
Vladimir S
Unknown Address
vladie25@hotmail.com
Elaine Chandler
Unknown Address
lnechndlr@gmail.com
Ann Nguyen
Unknown Address
Annnguyen098@gmail.com
A Pearl Burrell
Unknown Address
Apburrell55@msn.com
Rick Young
2355 128th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA
98005
rickdyoung@hotmail.com
Jon Newman
8070 S Langston Rd, Seattle, WA
98178
newmanjon@comcast.net
TRANSMITTED this 4th day of November, 2021 to the following:
Chip Vincent, CED Administrator
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager
Amanda Askren, Property & Technical Services Manager
Matt Herrera, Current Planning Manager
Angela Barton, Fire Marshal
K. LAND USE ACTION APPEALS, REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION, & EXPIRATION:
The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the
decision date.
APPEAL: Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05, the City Clerk’s Office
is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at
cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub only on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The
appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is
submitted electronically. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional
information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
EXPIRATION: The administrative short plat decision will expire five (5) years from the date of decision. A single
one (1) year extension may be requested pursuant to RMC 4-7-070.M.
RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened
by the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable
prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the
reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will
be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal
within the 14-day appeal time frame.
THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE: provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may
occur concerning the land use decision. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial decision, but to Appeals to the
Hearing Examiner as well. All communications after the decision/approval date must be made in writing through
the Hearing Examiner. All communications are public record and this permits all interested parties to know the
contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence in writing. Any violation of
this doctrine could result in the invalidation of the appeal by the Court.
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CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT & DECISION
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
Brar Short Plat
Land Use File Number:
LUA21-000014, SHPL-A
Date of Report
November 4, 2021
Staff Contact
Alex Morganroth
Senior Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
Brad Kaul
Kaul Design Architecture
PLLC
1733 Ferndale Ave SE,
Renton, WA 98058
Project Location
8054 S 132nd St SE (APN
2144800460)
The following exhibits are included with the Administrative report:
Exhibit 1: Administrative Report
Exhibit 2: Site Plan
Exhibit 3: Landscape Plan
Exhibit 4: Utilities Plan
Exhibit 5: Storm Drainage Plan
Exhibit 6: Frontage Improvements Plan
Exhibit 7: Shared Access Plan
Exhibit 8: Geotechnical Report
Exhibit 9: Preliminary Technical Information Report, prepared by AHBL, dated November 2020
Exhibit 10: Public Comments
Exhibit 11: Advisory Notes
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