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PREAPPLICATION MEETING
Renton Regional Fire Authority Station 16
Tax Parcel 1423059063
PRE21-000442
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
January 6, 2022
Contact Information:
Planner: Andrew Van Gordon, 425.430.7286, avangordon@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Nathan Janders, 425.430.7382, njanders@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: December 13, 2021
TO: Andrew Van Gordon, Senior Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Fire Station 16
1. The fire flow requirement is 2,000 gpm. Two fire hydrants are required. One within
150-feet and one within 300-feet of the proposed building. One hydrant is required
within 50-feet of all fire department connections for standpipe and sprinkler systems.
Existing hydrants may be counted toward the requirements if they meet current code.
A looped water main is required for all fire flows over 2,500 gpm. Water is provided by
King County Water District 90. A water availability certificate is required to be obtained
from them. A minimum of one new fire hydrant shall be required to meet
requirements.
2. Approved fire sprinkler, fire standpipe and fire alarm systems are required throughout
the building. Separate plans and permits required by the fire department. Direct
outside access is required to the fire sprinkler riser room. Fully addressable and full
detection is required for the fire alarm system.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required within 150 -feet of all points on
the building. Fire lane signage required for any on site roadways. Required turning
radius are 25-feet inside and 45-feet outside. Roadways shall be a minimum of 20-feet
wide. Roadways shall support a minimum of a 30-ton vehicle and 75-psi point loading.
Minimum vertical clearance is 13-feet, 6-inches. Fire lane signage required per code.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: January 3, 2022
TO: Andrew Van Gordon Planner
FROM: Nathan Janders, Civil Plan Reviewer
SUBJECT: Renton Fire Station 16
12923 156th Ave SE
PRE 21-000442
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 1423059063.
The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the
applicant.
WATER
1. Water service is provided by King County Water District 90.
2. Applicant shall obtain a water availability certificate from the District and provide it with the civil
construction permit submittal.
3. Review of the water plans will be conducted by King County Water District 90 and the Renton
Regional Fire Authority.
4. Plans approved by King County Water District 90 shall be routed to the City for final review prior
to permit issuance.
SEWER
1. The project is within the City of Renton’s sanitary sewer service area.
2. There is an existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in 156th Ave SE (see record drawing
S-343227). Note this is within King County ROW and a franchise permit from King County would
be required for any installation of sewer within King County.
3. There is an existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in 156th Ave SE (see record drawing
S-399902).
4. A minimum 8-inch sewer main extension will be required to extend along the full width of the
property’s frontage. Sewer main extensions shall be in accordance with RMC 4-6-060. Any sewer
main on private property will require a 15 ft wide public utility easement.
5. Individual sewer stubs from the new sewer main and individual side sewers are required for
each lot. All new sewer stubs shall conform to the standards in RMC 4-6-060 and City of Renton
Standard Details.
6. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject
development.
7. The development is exempt from system development charges per RMC 4-1-180.B.2.b.
8. Special Assessment District (SAD) charges apply but are based on the connection point. If
connecting to the main on 156th Ave SE south of the project, then the The Central Plateau
Interceptor Area SAD is applicable to the project. The SAD has reached it’s maximum
assessment and is $538.48 per lot. If connecting to the main on 156th Ave SE north of the
project, then the East Renton Interceptor SAD is applicable to the project. The SAD has reached
it’s maximum assessment and is $316.80 per lot. SAD fees are due at the time of civil
construction permit issuance.
SURFACE WATER
1. The site is generally sloped from the northeast to the southwest.
2. There is an existing stormwater ditch and culvert on the south side of NE 4th St conveying runoff
from the east to a culvert conveying north across NE 4th St (no record drawing available).
3. There is an existing stormwater ditch and culvert on the east side of 156th Ave SE conveying
runoff south (no record drawing available).
4. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2017 Renton Surface Water
Design Manual will be required. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A Flow Chart of the 2017 Renton Surface
Water Design Manual (RSWDM) to determine what type of drainage review is required for this
site. The site falls within the City’s Flow Control Duration Standard Matching Forested Site
Conditions. The site falls within the Lower Cedar River drainage basin.
5. If the new plus replaced pollution generating impervious surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the applicant
will be required to provide enhanced basic water quality treatment. Any proposed detention
and/or water quality vault shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM that is current at
the time of civil construction permit application. Separate structural plans will be required to be
submitted for review and approval under a separate building permit for the detention and/or
water quality vault.
6. Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the
new runoff created by this development to the maximum extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be
evaluated as described in Section C.1.2.9.1.D of the 2017 RSWDM. A preliminary drainage plan,
including the application of on-site BMPs, shall be included with the land use application, as
applicable to the project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be submitted with
the utility construction permit application.
7. A geotechnical soils report for the site is required per the 2017 Renton Surface Water Design
Manual Section C.1.3. Information on the water table and soil permeability (measured
infiltration rates), with recommendations of appropriate on-site BMPs per Core Requirement #9
and Appendix C shall be included in the report. The report should also include information
concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns and vegetation present shall be presented in
order to evaluate the drainage, erosion control and slope stability for site development of the
proposed plat. The applicant must demonstrate the development will not result in soil erosion
and sedimentation, landslide, slippage, or excess surface water runoff.
8. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
9. The current Surface Water Standard Plans shall be used in all drainage plan submittals. The
current City of Renton Standard Details is available online on the City of Renton website.
10. Construction Storm water General Permit from the Department of Ecology is required if clearing
and grading of the site exceeds one acre.
11. The development is exempt from system development charges per RMC 4-1-180.B.2.b.
TRANSPORTATION
1. Per City code 4-6-060 frontage improvements are required for new construction in excess of
$150,000.
a. The proposed project fronts NE 4th St along the north property line. NE 4th St is classified
as a Principal Arterial street with an existing right-of-way (ROW) width of approximately
84 feet per the King County Assessors map. To meet the City’s complete street
standards for Principal Arterial streets with 5 lanes a minimum ROW width of 103 feet is
required. Per RMC 4-6-060 half of street improvements as taken from the ROW
centerline shall be required and include a minimum 66 foot paved road (33 feet from
centerline), a 0.5 foot curb, an 8 foot planting strip, an 8 foot sidewalk, a 2 foot clear
space at back of walk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. Dedication of
approximately 9.5 feet would be required pending final survey.
i. However, there is a corridor improvement plan for NE 4th St that consists of a 66
foot paved road, a 10 foot landscaped sidewalk and storm drainage
improvements. Dedication of approximately 1 foot is required for the street
frontage.
b. The proposed project fronts 156th Ave SE along the east property line. 156th Ave SE is
classified as a Minor Arterial street with an existing ROW width of approximately 60
feet. To meet the City’s complete street standards for Minor Arterial streets the
minimum ROW width is 91-feet. Per RMC 4-6-060 half street improvements would
include a pavement width of 54 feet (27 feet from centerline) a 0.5 foot curb, 8 foot
planting strip, 8 foot sidewalk, street trees and stomr drainage improvements.
Dedication of approximately 15.5 feet would be required.
i. However, the City has determined that a 71 foot ROW including a three lane
street with bike lanes was applicable to this section of 156th Ave SE. Therefore,
the City will support a modification to include a paved roadway width of 44 feet
(consisting of two 5 foot bike lanes, two 11 foot travel lanes and a 12 foot
center turn lane) with a 0.5 foot curb, an 8 foot planting strip a 5 foot sidewalk,
street trees and storm drainage improvements on both sides. Half street of the
street improvements as taken from the ROW centerline are required. A ROW
dedication for this modified road section would be approximately 5.5 feet
pending final survey.
2. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations.
a. A minimum separation of 5 feet is required between driveway and the property line.
b. Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 15%. Driveways exceeding 8% shall provide
slotted drains.
c. The maximum width of a driveway is 30 feet exclusive of the radii of the returns and
taper section. A modification will be required for the proposed driveway more than 30
feet.
3. Street lighting is required along all public street frontages for projects with more than 5,000 SF
of commercial space. See RMC 4-6-060 for street lighting requirements.
4. Undergrounding of all existing and proposed utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-
090.
5. Sites that generate 20 or more net new peak hour trips (either in the AM peak or PM peak) are
required to do a traffic impact analysis. The trips should be calculated based on the guidelines of
the current ITE Trip Generation Manual. Refer to the attached policy guidelines for traffic impact
analysis for guidelines. If the site generates 20 or more new peak hour trips in either AM peak or
PM peak, then applicant should contact the City to get information of the locations where traffic
analysis is required.
6. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s
Restoration and Overlay requirements.
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:
https://rentonwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=9687014.
4. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate
sheets.
5. A demo permit is required for the demolition of the existing building(s). The demo permit shall
be acquired through the building department.
6. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2019 only and will be
assessed based on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as
applicable to the permit type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee
schedule.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: January 6, 2022
TO: Pre-Application File No. 21-000442
FROM: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Renton Regional Fire Authority Station 16 – Parcel number
1423059063
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 subject property is a lot located at the intersection of NE 4th St and 156th
Ave SE (Parcel number 1423059063). The parcel has public street frontage on NE 4th St and 156th
Ave SE and is located within the R-4 Zone. The site area is approximately 204,732 square feet (4.70
acres) and is currently vacant. The proposal is to relocate an existing fire station from an adjacent
property to the south (located 12923 156th Ave SE, tax parcel 1423059095) and construct a new
facility. This would involve a land exchange with the current owner of parcel number 1423059063,
King County Parks. Access is proposed from 156th Ave SE and NE 4th St. Associated stormwater
facilities are also proposed.
Current Use: The property is currently vacant. It is unclear if the existing fire station structure is
proposed to be demolished or converted to a new use.
Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject property is located within the Residential-4 (R-4)
zoning classification. A fire station falls under the City Government Facilities use type. Within the
R-4 zone a City Government Facilities requires review and approval through a Conditional Use
Permit subject to review by the Hearing Examiner.
Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development
Standards for Residential 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. Minimum lot width is 80 feet for corner lots; minimum lot depth is 100 feet.
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Based on the pre-application submittal provided by the applicant, proposed lots appear to
comply with minimum lot size, width, and depth requirements of the zone. Dedication along NE
4th St and 156th Ave SE will be required; please keep in mind that minimum lot size requirements
do not include dedication areas. The applicant will need to demonstrate compliance with the
minimum lot size, width and depth requirements of the zone (following deduction of ROW),
based on the definitions of lot size, width, and depth (RMC 4-11-120), prior to the City accepting
the 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 allowed height of public facilities
shall be determined through site plan review. New projects would need to comply with the
maximum building coverage, impervious surface requirements, and building height regulations
of the zone 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: combined 20 feet with not less than 7.5 feet on either
side; and secondary front yards: 30 feet. Side yard along a street is defined as the yard
requirement that is neither a front yard nor a rear yard, yet it abuts a street right-of-way or private
street. New detached dwellings must comply with the secondary front yard setback requirements.
Compliance with required setbacks for the new buildings would be verified at the time of
building permit application.
Access/Parking: Access is proposed from 156th Ave SE and NE 4th St. Access to NE 4th St is
proposed to be one way exiting the property for the benefit of fire equipment leaving the station.
Seventeen total parking stalls are proposed: 12 for the benefit of station employees and five for
the benefit of the general public. Fire equipment is proposed to be stored within the structure.
Stalls are shown to be 18 feet in depth and nine feet in width with a 25-foot travel way. If a use
type is not specifically identified in the parking requirements, the amount of required parking shall
be the same as for the most similar use. The width of any driveway for uses other than industrial,
warehouse, shopping centers, single family and duplexes shall not exceed thirty feet (30’)
exclusive of the radii of the returns or the taper section, the measurement being made parallel to
the centerline. The maximum number of driveways shall be no more than one driveway for each
one hundred six five feet (165’) of street frontage serving any one property. For every additional
165 feet of street frontage another driveway may be permitted.
As proposed, parking stalls are not meeting requirements. A parking stall in the R-4 zone is
required to be a minimum of 20 feet in length and nine feet in depth. Compact stalls shall each
by 8.5’ x 16’ but cannot exceed 40% of designated employee parking and 30% of all other uses.
The driveway onto NE 4th St exceeds dimensional standards and would require a modification
for approval. The City Government Facilities use type is not listed within RMC 4 -4-080 Parking,
Loading and Driveway Regulations. One of the decision criteria for approval of a Conditional
Use permit is that adequate parking is provided. As there is no prescribed parking requirement
within the Renton Municipal Code a parking study identifying the number of spaces needed for
the use would be requested; this would be used as a basis for the recommendation. Proposed
parking, including bicycle parking, shall meet the requirements of RMC 4-4-080 Parking, Loading
and Driveway Regulations. Please also be aware that on the adjoining parcel to the west a
proposed short plat has come in for pre-application. The planned street alignment is to be on
the east side of that property (abutting this proposal) meeting half street improvement
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requirements. If the short plat comes in before this project, then the fire station development
would be required to complete the half street improvements.
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 is 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-sized maturing trees: forty feet (40') on center; and iii. Large-sized maturing
trees: fifty feet (50') on center. For nonresidential development in a residential zone, when
abutting less intensive uses, requires a 15’ wide partially sight obscuring landscaped visual barrier
or 10’ wide fully sight-obscuring visual barrier along common property lines. Parking areas shall
meet the minimum requirements for perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping.
A conceptual landscape plan shall be provided with the land use application as prepared by a
licensed Landscape Architect, a certified nurseryman or other certified professional. The
proposed trail easement cannot displace any required landscaping standards or other buffering
as may be determined to be required through the Conditional Use Permit.
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: Staff review of 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.
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy; significant trees on
slopes greater than twenty percent (20%); Significant trees adjacent to critical areas and their
associated buffers; and Significant trees over sixty feet (60') in height or greater than eighteen
inches (18") caliper.
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Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved; Other
significant native evergreen or deciduous trees; and Other significant non- native trees.
Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have been
evaluated for retention and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/ or cottonwoods
are used as part of an approved enhancement project within a critical area or its buffer.
The Administrator may require independent review of any land use application that involves tree
removal and land clearing at the City's discretion.
If staff determines that the trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a 2-inch
caliper or an evergreen at least 6 feet tall, shall be planted at a rate of 12 caliper inches of new
trees to replace each protected tree removed. Trees located within public rights-of-way and
shared driveways do not count towards tree retention standards. A formal tree retention plan
prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be reviewed at the time of Land Use
Application review.
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 and grading plan with top of wall and
bottom of wall elevations. A fence and/or wall detail should also be included on the plan. A
retaining wall that is 4 feet or taller, as measured by the vertical distance from the bottom of the
footing to the finish grade at the top of the wall requires a building permit. The maximum height
of any fence or retaining wall is 72-inches subject to further height limitations in setbacks and
clear vision areas noted in RMC 4-4-040D. 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, there are no critical areas mapped on the property.
Environmental Review: As the proposal is greater than 4,000 square feet in size, Environmental
Review is required.
Lot Line Adjustment: To move the lot lines to complete a land swap a Lot Line Adjustment is
required. A Lot Line Adjustment will be required to meet the regulations in RMC 4-7-060 Detailed
Procedures for Lot Line Adjustments and RMC 4-70170 Residential Lots – General Requirements
and Minimum Standards. If a new lot is proposed, then a short plat subdivision would be required;
a short plat would be required to meet the applicable regulations in RMC 4-7 Subdivision
Regulations.
As proposed for this pre-application the proposal appears to be meeting requirements for a Lot
Line Adjustment.
Conditional Use Permits: For projects requiring a public hearing, the Hearing Examiner shall take
action in accordance with the procedures of RMC 4-8-100, Application and Decision – General, as
it exists or may be amended. A Site Plan Review will also be required to determine height.
Conditional Use (Hearing): A conditional use is a land use which may be permitted within a zoning
district following review by staff to establish conditions mitigating impacts of the use and to assure
compatibility with other uses in the district. Staff will consider the following criteria when
reviewing a request for a conditional use permit:
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1. Consistency with Plans and Regulations: The proposed use shall be compatible with the
general goals, objectives, policies and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning
regulations and any other plans, programs, maps or ordinances of the City of Renton.
2. Appropriate Location: The proposed location shall not result in the detrimental
overconcentration of a particular use within the City or within the immediate area of the proposed
use. The proposed location shall be suited for the proposed use.
3. Effect on Adjacent Properties: The proposed use at the proposed location shall not result
in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property.
4. Compatibility: The proposed use shall be compatible with the scale and character of the
neighborhood.
5. Parking: Adequate parking is, or will be made, available.
6. Traffic: The use shall ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and shall
mitigate potential effects on the surrounding area.
7. Noise, Light and Glare: Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed use
shall be evaluated and mitigated.
8. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided in all areas not occupied by buildings, paving,
or critical areas.
The applicant will need to show that the proposal meets all applicable decision criteria. This
meeting shall count as the pre-application meeting; another is not required. A Public Hearing
would be required.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require administrative lot line adjustment approval,
an Environmental Review and a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit. The application would
be reviewed within an estimated time frame of eight to twelve weeks. The 2022 fees would total
$9,135.00 ($3,300 Conditional Use Permit + $3,800 Hearing Examiner Review Site Plan Review +
$1,600 SEPA + $435.00 Technology Fee (5%) = $9,135.00). A Lot Line Adjustment or Short Plat
application would be required as part of the approval of the Conditional Use Permit. A Lot Line
Adjustment has a fee of $1,090 + $54.50 Technology Fee for a total fee of $1,144.50. A Preliminary
Short Plat has a fee of $5,410 + $270.50 Technology Fee for a total of $5,680.50. A Final Short Plat
has a fee of $2,705 + $135.25 Technology Fee for a total of $2,840.25. A 5% technology fee added
to the total cost of the reviews 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 Conditional Use Submittal Requirements, Lot Line Adjustment
Submittal Requirements, Site Plan Review Submittal Requirements, Short Plat Submittal
Requirements and Environmental Review Submittal Requirements checklists. 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.
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.
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Next Steps: When the formal land use application materials are complete, the applicant shall have
the application materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package.
Please contact Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner at avangordon@rentonwa.gov or (425)
430-7286 for an appointment.
Expiration: If the lot line adjustment is not recorded within two years of the date of approval, the
lot line adjustment shall be null and void (RMC 4-7-060H). Upon approval, the Conditional Use
Permit shall be implemented within two years unless other time limits are prescribed elsewhere
in the Renton Municipal Code or state law. The Hearing Examiner may grant one extension of time
for a maximum of one year for good cause shown; the burden of justification shall rest with the
applicant. It is the responsibility of the owner to monitor the expiration date.