HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE22-000042_Meeting SummaryPREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
Lew Residence
PRE 22-000042
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
March 3, 2022
Contact Information:
Planner: Jill Ding, 425.430.6598, jding@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: 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
Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider
giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on the
project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use
and/or environmental permits.
Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and
schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened before
formal submittal.
The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on
the proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The
applicant is cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the
proposal will be formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project
submittal. The information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or
concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director,
Development Services Director, Department of Community & Economic Development
Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 03, 2022
TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
FROM: Yong Qi, Civil Engineer III
SUBJECT: Lew Residence
3101 Mountain View Ave N
Renton WA 98056
PRE 22-000042
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 reviewed the application for the Lew Residence at 3101 Mountain View Ave N (APN‘s 3342103895)
and have the following comments:
WATER
1. The proposal does not impact the water utility.
SEWER
1. Sewer service is provided by City of Renton.
2. There is an existing 8’’ force sewer main (Record Dwg: S-015814) under Lake Washington across
the property
3. The existing sewer main and existing side sewer shall be marked and protected prior to driving
any pilings. A member from the City’s Wastewater Maintenance group shall be coordinated and
on-site while the pile driving is taking place.
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SURFACE WATER
1. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2017 Renton Surface Water
Design Manual (2017 RSWDM) will be required. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart in the 2017
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.
2. Erosion control measures to meet the City’s requirements shall be provided.
3. The current City of Renton Surface Water Standard Plans that shall be used in all drainage
submittals are available online at the City of Renton website.
4. The 2022 Surface water system development fee is $0.84 per square foot of new impervious
surface, but no less than $2,100.00. This is payable prior to issuance of the construction permit.
This fee is subject to change based on the calendar year the construction permit is issued.
TRANSPORTATION
1. The proposal does not impact the transportation system.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2022 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: March 3, 2022
TO: Pre-Application File No. 22-000042
FROM: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Lew Residence
3101 Mountain View Ave N
(Parcel No. 3342103895)
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 proposed project is to install a new residential dock at 3101 Mountain View Ave N. The
project site is located within the Residential-8 (R-8) zone. The proposal is to install eighteen (18) new 8" steel piles
and construct a 613 sq ft dock covered by grated decking material. The proposal includes a 25-foot planted buffer
along the Lake Washington Shoreline. The project site abuts Lake Washington, a Shoreline of the State, and is
within reach E and the Shoreline Residential designation. The project site is mapped with a Moderate Landslide
Hazard Area.
Current Use: An existing single family residence, proposed to remain, is located on the project site.
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning: The project site is located within the zoning designation of Residential
8 (R-8) and a Comprehensive Plan designation of Residential Medium Density.
Development Standards: There are no specific building or site development standards applicable to the proposed
dock, with the exception of the Shoreline regulations, RMC 4-3-090.
Critical Areas: The site is located within 200 feet of Lake Washington, a Shoreline of the State. The shoreline
designation for in-water work at this location is Shoreline Aquatic and the reach is Lake Washington Reach E. A
lake study would be required to be submitted with the proposed application. The lake study must include an
analysis of the impacts of the proposal and whether the proposal would result in a net loss of ecological
functions.
Shoreline Master Program: The Shoreline Master Program permits single family residential docks within the
Aquatic Shoreline Environment (RMC 4-3-090E1), as follows:
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Individual Single Family Docks: The approval of a new dock or pier or a modification or extension of an existing
dock or pier shall include a finding that the following criteria have been met:
(1) A new dock providing for private recreational moorage for an individual lot may not be permitted in
subdivisions approved on or before January 28, 1993, unless shared moorage is not available, and there is no
homeowners association or other corporate entity capable of developing shared moorage.
(2) A new dock shall not be allowed for an individual lot in cases where a joint use dock has been constructed to
serve the subject lot.
(3) Prior to approval of a new dock for private recreational moorage for an individual lot, the owner should
demonstrate that adjacent owners have been contacted and they have declined to develop or utilize a shared
dock. Such information should be provided in the project narrative at the time of permit submittal.
(4) A new dock should be approved only in cases where use of a mooring buoy is demonstrated to be impractical
for reducing over-water coverage.
Design Criteria – General:
i. Pier Type: All piers and docks shall be built of open pile construction except that floating docks may be permitted
where there is no danger of significant damage to an ecosystem, where scenic values are high and where one or
more of the following conditions exist:
(a) Extreme water depth, beyond the range of normal length piling.
(b) A soft bottom condition, providing little support for piling.
(c) Bottom conditions that render it not feasible to install piling.
ii. Construction and Maintenance: All piers and docks shall be constructed and maintained in a safe and sound
condition.
iii. Approach: Approaches to piers and docks shall consist of ramps or other structures that span the entire
foreshore to the point of intersection with stable upland soils. Limited fill or excavation may be allowed landward
of the OHWM to match the upland with the elevation of the pier or dock.
iv. Materials: Applicants for the new construction or extension of piers and docks or the repair and maintenance
of existing docks shall use materials that will not adversely affect water quality or aquatic plants and animals over
the long term. Materials used for submerged portions of a pier or dock, decking, and other components that may
come in contact with water shall be approved by applicable State agencies for use in water to avoid discharge of
pollutants from wave splash, rain or runoff. Wood treated with creosote, pentachlorophenol or other similarly
toxic materials is prohibited. Pilings shall be constructed of untreated materials, such as untreated wood,
approved plastic composites, concrete or steel.
v. Pilings: Pile spacing shall be the maximum feasible to minimize shading and avoid a “wall” effect that would
block or baffle wave patterns, currents, littoral drift, or movement of a quatic life forms, or result in structure
damage from driftwood impact or entrapment. The first piling set shall be spaced at the maximum distance
feasible to minimize shading and shall be no less than eighteen feet (18'). Pilings beyond the first set of piles shall
minimize the size of the piles and maximize the spacing between pilings to the extent allowed by site -specific
engineering or design considerations.
vi. Minimization of Nearshore Impacts: In order to minimize impacts on nearshore areas and avoid reduction in
ambient light level:
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(a) The width of piers, docks, and floats shall be the minimum necessary to serve the proposed use.
(b) Ramps shall span as much of the nearshore as feasible.
(c) Dock surfaces shall be designed to allow light penetration.
(d) Lights shall avoid illuminating the water surface. Lighting facilities shall be limited to the minimum extent
necessary to locate the pier or dock at night for docks serving residential uses. Lighting to serve water-dependent
uses shall be the minimum required to accommodate the use and may not be used when the water-dependent
aspects of the use are not in operation.
vii. Covered Moorage: Covered moorage is not allowed on any moorage facility unless translucent materials are
used that allow light penetration through the canopy, or through the roof of legal, pre -existing boat houses.
Temporary vessel covers must be attached to the vessel. New boat houses are not allowed.
viii. Seaplane Moorage: Seaplane moorage may be accommodated at any dock that meets the standards of the
Shoreline Master Program.
ix. Other Agency Requirements: If deviation from the design standards specified in subsection E7 of this Section,
Piers and Docks, is approved by another agency with permitting authority, such as the Washington Department
of Fish and Wildlife or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it shall be approved with a variance, subject to all
conditions and requirements of those permitting agencies.
Design Standards – Single Family Docks:
Single Family
WHEN ALLOWED
Maximum of one pier or dock per developed waterfront lot or
ownership.
LENGTH – MAXIMUM
Docks and Piers Minimum needed to provide moorage for a single family residence, a
maximum of one ell and two (2) fingers. Maximum: 80 ft. from
OHWM.2
Ells and Fingers 26 ft.
Floats 20 ft.
WIDTH
Docks and Piers 4 ft.4
Ells and Floats 6 ft.
Fingers 2 ft.
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Single Family
Ramp Connecting a Pier/Dock to a
Float
3 ft. for walkway, 4 ft. total
PILINGS – MAXIMUMS
Mooring Piles Two (2) piles, up to 12 in. in diameter, installed within 24 ft. of a dock
or pier and out of the nearshore area.
SETBACKS – MINIMUMS
Side Setback No portion of a pier or dock may lie closer than 5 ft. to an adjacent
property line and may not interfere with navigation.
Table Notes:
2. Maximum length is eighty feet (80') unless a depth of ten feet (10') cannot be obtained. In such circumstances
the dock may be extended until the water depth reaches a point of ten feet (10') in depth at ordinary low water.
4. That portion of a pier or dock beyond thirty feet (30') from OHWM may be up to six feet (6') wide, without a
variance, if approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; or
a pier or dock may be six feet (6') wide, waterward from land, without a variance, if the property owner qualifies
for State disabled accommodations.
Environmental Review: The proposal would be subject to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review, as
the proposal includes in-water work and would not qualify as an exemption identified under WAC 197-11-800.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit and
Environmental (SEPA) Review. The proposed applications would be reviewed concurrently within an estimated
timeframe of 8 weeks. The application fee would total $4,515 ($2,700 Shoreline Permit + $1,600 SEPA + $215
Technology = $4,515). All fees are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land use application
submittal can be found on the City’s new website by clicking “Land Use Applications” on the Communit y &
Economic Development page, then “All Forms (A to Z).” The City now requires electronic plan submittal for all
applications.
Public Notice: A minimum of one Public Information Sign is required for a Shoreline Substantial Development
Permit. The applicant is responsible for the procurement, installation and maintenance of the sign. Detailed
information regarding the land use application submittal requirements is provided on the City of Renton website
(www.rentonwa.gov).
Note: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant is strongly encouraged to have the
application materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please call or email
Jill Ding, Senior Planner at 425-430-6598 or jding@rentonwa.gov for an appointment.