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DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:February 9, 2012
TO:Pre-Application File No. 12-007
FROM:Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:Sunset Library Mixed Use Development
General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre-application for the above-
referenced development proposal. The following comments on development and permitting
issues are based on the pre-application submittals made to the City of Renton by the applicant
and the codes in effect on the date of review. The applicant is cautioned that information
contained in this summary may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official
decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Community & Economic Development Administrator,
Public Works Administrator, Planning Director, Development Services Director, and City
Council). Review comments may also need to be revised based on site 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 for purchase for $50.00 plus tax, from the Finance Division on the first floor of City Hall
or online at www.rentonwa.gov
Project Proposal: The subject property is located on the northwest block of the intersection of
NE Sunset Blvd and NE 10th St. The project site totals 0.96 acres in area and is located within the
Center Village (CV) zoning classification. The pre-application packet indicates that the proposal
is to demolish the existing four residential structures, which are a part of the Sunset Terrace
housing project, and construct a mixed use building which contains a total of 112 residential
units and 18,900 square feet of commercial space of which 15,000 square feet would be
occupied by a new King County Library facility. The applicant is proposing a total of 234 parking
stalls which would be located within three levels of structured parking. Access to the site would
be provided via a curb cut off of Sunset Ln NE. There appear to be no critical areas on site.
Current Use: The property currently contains four existing Sunset Terrace housing structures
which are proposed to be demolished.
Zoning: The subject property is located within the Center Village zoning classification. In
addition, the proposal would be subject to the Design District “D” standards and guidelines.
Proposals should have unique, identifiable design treatment in terms of landscaping, building
design, signage and street furniture.
Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120A, “Development
Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application
(noted as “CV standards” herein). Commercial is an outright permitted use within the CV zone.
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Library uses would be required to obtain a Hearing ExaminerConditional Use Permit. Attached
residential is permitted within the CV zone, if ground floor commercial development at a
minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the frontage of the building is provided on parcels
abutting NE Sunset Boulevard east of Harrington Avenue NE.
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – There are no minimum requirements for lot width or
depth within the CD zone at this location. The minimum requirement, of 25,000 square feet, for
lot size would not be applicable to the proposal unless the applicant is proposing to subdivide
the property.
Density – The minimum density in the CV zone is 20 units per net acre and the maximum density
is 80 units per net acre. The applicant did not indicate the amount of area that would be
required to be dedicated for right-of-way therefore a calculation on net density could not be
provided. The proposal for 112 units on the 42,020 gross square foot site (0.96 acres) arrives at
a gross density of 115.5 du/ac (112 units / 0.96 acres = 115.5 du/ac). The project exceeds the
allowable density requirements of the CV zone. All increases in density beyond allowances in
the code would need to be addressed through a to-be-developed development agreement.
Lot Coverage – The CV zone allows a maximum lot coverage of 65% which can be increased to
75% if parking is provided within the structure. Information regarding the footprint of the
proposed structure was not provided with the submittal materials, therefore staff was not
able to calculate the number lot coverage of the proposal. A lot coverage analysis meeting
the requirements in RMC 4-8-120D.12, shall be submitted at the time of formal land use
application.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the distance between the building and the property line or any private
access easement. Setback requirements in the CV zone are as follows: 10-foot minimum for the
front yard setback which can be reduced to zero through the site plan review process if no blank
walls are provided within the reduced setback; a 15 foot maximum front yard setback; and a 10
foot minimum side-yard along a street setback which can also be reduced to zero if no blank
walls are provided within the setback.
Gross Floor Area – There is no minimum requirements for gross floor area within the CD zone.
Building Orientation – Commercial and civic uses shall provide entry features on all sides of a
building facing a public right-of-way or parking lot.
The front entry of residential only uses shall be oriented to a public or private street developed
to the required standards in RMC 4-6-060.
Building Height – The maximum building height that would be allowed in the CV zone is 60 feet
for mixed use projects. Based on the conceptual elevations provided the proposed structure
would exceed the height limits of the zone by 8 feet.
Per RMC 4-2-120C a request to exceed the height allowance in the CV zone may be done
through an Administrative Conditional Use permit. However, as the proposal would be
required to obtain a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit in order to establish the Library
use all other permits would be reviewed by the City’s Hearing Examiner.
In consideration of a request for conditional use permit for additional building height, the
Reviewing Official shall consider all relevant information, and the following factors along with
the criteria in RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits.
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a. Location Criteria: Proximity of arterial streets which have sufficient capacity to
accommodate traffic generated by the development. Developments are encouraged to locate in
areas served by transit.
b. Comprehensive Plan: The proposed use shall be compatible with the general
purpose, goals, objectives and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning regulations and
any other plan, program, map or regulation of the City.
c. Effect on Adjacent Properties: Building heights shall not result in substantial or
undue adverse effects on adjacent property. When a building in excess of the maximum height
is proposed adjacent to or abuts a lot designated R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM-F, then the
setbacks shall be equivalent to the requirements of the adjacent residential zone if the setback
standards exceed the requirements of the Commercial Zone.
The applicant may also seek to request the increase in height through the to-be developed
development agreement.
Building elevations and detailed descriptions of elements and building materials are required
with your site plan review submittal.
Screening – Screening must be provided for all surface-mounted and roof top utility and
mechanical equipment. The site plan application will need to include elevations and details for
the proposed methods of screening.
Refuse and Recycling Areas – Refuse and recycling areas need to meet the requirements of RMC
4-4-090, “Refuse and Recyclables Standards” (enclosed). For multi-family developments a
minimum of 1 ½ square feet per dwelling unit is required for recyclable deposit areas and a
minimum of 3 square feet per dwelling unit is required for refuse deposit areas. For office,
educational, and institutional developments a minimum of 2 square feet per every 1,000 square
feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for recyclable deposit areas and a minimum of
4 square feet per 1,000 square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for refuse
deposit areas with a total minimum area of 100 square feet.
Based on the proposal for a total of 15,000 square feet of library space and 3,900 square feet of
commercial space; a minimum area of 100 square feet of refuse and recycle area would be
required.
Another 504 square feet of refuse and recycle area should also be dedicated based on the
proposal for 112 residential units.
Additionally, at least one deposit area/collection point for every 30 dwelling units is required. If
the proposal does not include additional deposit areas/collection points, a request for a refuse
and recycle modification would need to be applied for and granted. This detailed written
request should be submitted by the applicant along with the formal land use application.
Landscaping – Except for 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 development standards require that all pervious
areas within the property boundaries be landscaped. The minimum on-site landscape width
required along street frontages is 10 feet, except where reduced through the site plan
development review process. Based on the proposal the applicant would be required to
request a modification through the site plan review process in order to reduce the 10-foot
landscaping requirement.
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Please refer to landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) for additional general and specific
landscape requirements (enclosed). A conceptual landscape plan and landscape analysis
meeting the requirements in RMC 4-8-120D.12, shall be submitted at the time of application
for Site Plan Review.
Tree Preservation – A tree inventory and a tree retention plan along with a tree retention
worksheet shall be provided with the formal land use application. The tree retention plan must
show preservation of at least 5 percent of significant trees. If the trees cannot be retained,
they may be replaced with minimum 2 inch caliper trees at a rate of six to one.
Fences – If the applicant intends to install any fences as part of this project, the location must be
designated on the landscape plan. A fence detail should also be included on the plan as well.
Parking – For the purposes of parking calculations a library is considered a cultural facility. The
following ratios would be applicable to the site:
Use Square Footage of Use or
#of Attached Residential
Units
Ratio Required Spaces
Library 15,000 SF Min/Max: 40 spaces / 1,000
SF
Min/Max: 600
Commercial 3,900 SF Varies depending on use Unknown
Attached
Residential
112 units Min: 1 space/ dwelling unit
Max: 1.75 spaces / dwelling
unit
Min: 112 spaces
Max: 196 spaces
The applicant is proposing a total of 235 parking stalls of which 62 spaces would be dedicated to
the proposed library. It appears the applicant would not meet the stall requirement. Where
practical difficulties exist in meeting parking requirements, the applicant may request a
modification from these standards. The applicant will be required at the time of formal land
use application to provide detailed parking information (i.e. stall and drive aisle dimensions)
and calculations of the subject site and the overall campus use.
Based on the proposal for 112 residential units, 56 bicycle parking stalls are required to be
provided. The number of bicycle parking stalls required for the commercial and library uses are
based on a 10% ratio of the vehicular parking stalls required for the uses. Based on parking
requirements outlined above the applicant would also be required to provide at least 60
additional bicycle parking stalls. The applicant is encouraged to request a parking modification
in order to reduce the number of required vehicular and bicycle parking stalls. Please review
RMC 4-4-080F.10 and RMC 4-4-080F.1) for further general and specific parking requirements.
Required parking shall be located underground or under building (on the first floor of the
structure), or in an attached or detached structure for all residential uses. Any additional parking
may not be located between the building and public street unless located within a structured
parking garage. Parking for commercial uses may not be located between the building and the
public street unless located within a structured parking garage and for all mixed uses joint
parking is required subject to RMC 4-4-080E(3).
All 235 proposed parking stalls are located within the structure, complying with the
requirement for structured and joint use parking.
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Structured parking stalls must be a minimum of 8¼ feet x 15 feet; a stall that has greater than a
45 degree angle must be 8¼ feet x 16 feet. Structured compact stalls must have dimensions of
7½ feet x 12 feet; a stall with greater than a 45 degree angle must be 7½ feet x 13 feet.
Compact structured parking spaces shall not account for more than 50 percent of the spaces in
the structured parking areas. Structured parallel stall dimensions have a minimum of 9 feet x 23
feet also. ADA accessible stalls must be a minimum of 8 feet in width by 20 feet in length, with
an adjacent access aisle of 8 feet in width for van accessible spaces. The appropriate amount of
ADA accessible stalls based on the total number of spaces must be provided.
Access – Driveway widths are limited by the driveway standards, in RMC 4-4080I.
Pedestrian Access – A pedestrian connection shall be provided from all public entrances to the
street, in order to provide direct, clear and separate pedestrian walks from sidewalks to building
entries and internally from buildings to abutting properties. It appears the proposal provides
adequate pedestrian connections to public spaces and streets.
Building Design Standards – Compliance with Urban Design Regulations, District ‘D’, is
required. See the attached checklist and Renton Municipal Code section 4-3-100. The following
bullets are a few of the standards outlined in the regulations.
1. A primary entrance of each building shall be located on the facade facing a street, shall
be prominent, visible from the street, connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk,
and include human-scale elements.
2. Facades shall be articulated and vehicular entrances to nonresidential or mixed use
parking structures shall be articulated by arches, lintels, masonry trim, or other
architectural elements and/or materials.
3. Pedestrian pathways within parking lots or parking modules shall be differentiated by
material or texture from abutting paving materials.
4. Site furniture shall be provided and shall be made of durable, vandal- and weather-
resistant materials that do not retain rainwater and can be reasonably maintained over
an extended period of time.
5. Amount of common space or recreation area to be provided is minimum fifty (50)
square feet per unit.
6. All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than
forty feet (40').
7. Human-scaled elements such as a lighting fixture, trellis, or other landscape feature shall
be provided along the facade’s ground floor.
8. Lighting shall also be provided on building facades (such as sconces) and/or to illuminate
other key elements of the site such as specimen trees, other significant landscaping,
water features, and/or artwork.
Environmental Review
The proposed project would be subject to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
review due to the size of the proposed structure. Therefore, an environmental checklist is a
submittal requirement. An environmental determination will be made by the Renton
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Environmental Review Committee. This determination is subject to appeal by either the project
proponent, by a citizen of the community, or another entity having standing for an appeal.
Permit Requirements
The proposal would require Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit review in order to
establish the Library use on the site. A second Conditional Use Permit would be required in
order to exceed the height requirements of the CV zone unless addressed in the to-be-
developed development agreement. Site Plan and Environmental (SEPA) Review would also be
required.
The purpose of the Site Plan process is the detailed arrangement of project elements so as to be
compatible with the physical characteristics of a site and with the surrounding area. An
additional purpose of Site Plan is to ensure quality development consistent with City goals and
policies. General review criteria includes the following:
a. Compliance and Consistency. Conformance with plans, policies, regulations and
approvals, including:
b. Off-Site Impacts. Mitigation of impacts to surrounding properties and uses.
c. On-Site Impacts. Mitigation of impacts to the site
d. Access and Circulation. Safe and efficient access and circulation for all users.
e. Open Space. Incorporation of public and private open spaces to serve as distinctive
project focal points and to provide adequate areas for passive and active recreation by
the occupants/users of the site;
f. Views and Public Access. Provision of view corridors to shorelines and Mt. Rainier,
incorporates public access to shorelines, and arranges project elements to protect
existing natural systems where applicable.
g. Services and Infrastructure. Availability of public services and facilities to
accommodate the proposed use;
h. Signage. Use of signs primarily for the purpose of identification and management of
sign elements – such as the number, size, brightness, lighting intensity, and location –
to complement the visual character of the surrounding area, avoid visual clutter and
distraction, and appear in proportion to the building and site to which they pertain; and
i. Phasing. Inclusion of a detailed sequencing plan with development phases and
estimated time frames, if applicable.
The applicant will also be subject to Design Review as part of the Site Plan Review and a
Design Checklist shall be completed and submitted as part of the application materials.
All applications can be reviewed concurrently in an estimated time frame of 12 weeks once a
complete application is accepted. The Conditional Use Permit application fee is $2,000. The Site
Plan Review application fee is $2,000. The application fee for SEPA Review (Environmental
Checklist) is $1,000. Any modification request would be reviewed with the land use application
and would costs $100 each. There is an additional 3% technology fee charged at the time of
land use application. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal is
provided in the attached handouts.
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In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction, building and sign permits
would be required. The review of these permits may occur concurrently with the review of
the land use permits, but cannot be issued prior to the completion of any appeal periods.
Impact Mitigation Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, the
following mitigation fees would be required prior to the issuance of building permits. Impact
fees, which would replace mitigation fees, may be adopted prior to construction. Those fees are
to be determined.
A Transportation Mitigation Fee based on $75.00 per new daily trip attributed to the
development;
Fire Mitigation Fee based on $0.52 per square foot of new commercial building area
and $388.00 per new multi-family unit; and
A Parks Mitigation Fee based on $354.51 per new multi-family unit.
A School District Impact Fee based on $1,236 per new multi-family unit.
Expiration: Upon site plan approval, the site plan approval is valid for two years with a possible
two-year extension.
Phasing
For development proposed on only a portion of a particular site, an applicant may choose to
submit a site development plan application for either the entire site or the portion of the site. In
the latter case, the application shall state clearly the area of the site and the proposed
development, including phases, for which site development plan approval is being requested. In
every case, the site development plan application and review shall cover at least that portion of
the site which is directly related to or may be impacted by the actual proposed development, as
determined by the Environmental Review Committee.
The Reviewing Official may grant site development plan approval for large projects planned to
be developed or redeveloped in phases over a period of years exceeding the normal time limits
of subsection L of this Section. Such approval shall include clearly defined phases and specific
time limits for each phase. If the time limits of a particular phase are not satisfied, then site
development plan approval for that phase and subsequent phases shall expire. The Hearing
Examiner shall also determine if such a phased project will be eligible for any extensions of the
time limits.
As long as the development of a phased project conforms to the approved phasing plan, the
zoning regulations in effect at the time of the original approval shall continue to apply. However,
all construction shall conform to the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code regulations
in force at the time of building permit application.
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:January 27, 2012
TO:Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner
FROM:Corey Thomas, Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT:Sunset Terrace Development
1. The preliminary fire flow requirement is 3,000 gpm based on a fully fire
sprinklered building. A minimum of four fire hydrants are required. One
fire hydrant is required within 150-feet of the proposed building and three
hydrants are required within 300-feet. One hydrant is required within 50-
feet of the fire department connections. Existing hydrants can be
counted toward the requirements as long as they meet current code. It
appears adequate fire flow is available in this area. Looped fire mains
are required all around the building when fire flows exceed 2,500 gpm.
2. The fire mitigation impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of
$388.00 per residential unit and $0.52 per square foot of commercial
area. No charge for parking garage areas. Credit will be granted for the
existing buildings to be removed.
3. An approved fire alarm, fire sprinkler system and dry standpipe system
are required throughout the building. Separate plans and permits are
required to be submitted to the Renton Fire Department for review and
permitting. Fire alarm system shall be fully addressable and full detection
is required. A direct outside door is required to the fire sprinkler riser
control room.
4. An annual place of assembly permit is required for occupancies
exceeding 50 persons. An automatic external defibrillator (AED) is
required if the occupancy exceeds 300 persons.
5. Fire department apparatus access roads are required to be a
minimum of 20-feet wide with 25-feet inside and 45-feet
outside turning radius. The proposed 13-feet wide street is not
acceptable.
6. All buildings equipped with an elevator in the City of Renton are required
to have at least one elevator meet the size requirements for a bariatric
size stretcher. Car size shall accommodate a minimum of a 40-inch by
84-inch stretcher and car width shall be a minimum of 80-inches wide
with a center opening door.
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7. The building shall comply with the City of Renton Emergency Radio
Coverage ordinance. Testing shall verify both incoming and outgoing
minimum emergency radio signal coverage. If inadequate, the building
shall be enhanced with amplification equipment in order to meet minimum
coverage. Separate plans and permits are required for any proposed
amplification systems.
8. An electronic site plan is required to be submitted to the Renton Fire
Department for pre-fire planning purposes prior to occupancy of the
building. See below for the format in which to submit your plans.
In an effort to streamline our pre-fire process, we are requesting that you submit a site
plan of your construction project in one of the following formats which we can then
convert to VISIO.vsd. This is required to be submitted prior to occupancy.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:February 7, 2012
anApril 27, 2011
August TO:Rocale Timmons, Planner
FROM:Jan Illian, Plan Review
SUBJECT:Sunset Terrace Development
NE Sunset Blvd and Harrington Ave NE
PRE 12-007
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. The following comments are
based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant.
Water
1. There is an existing 6-inch cast iron water main in Sunset Lane NE, an 8-inch cast iron water main in
Harrington Ave NE and a new 12-inch water main in Sunset Blvd NE. Available maximum fire flow from
this system is 2,100 gpm. The project is located in the 565 pressure zone. The static pressure at ground
elevation 338 is about 98 psi.
2. The Fire Department has calculated preliminary fire flow for this project to be 3,000 gpm. Extension
of the new 12-inch high pressure (565-zone) water main in Sunset Blvd NE will be required to provide
the necessary fire flow and water pressure demand to serve this site. The 12-inch main in Sunset Blvd
NE can deliver 5,000 gpm with a static pressure of 84 psi. The 12-inch main will be required to be
extended in Harrington Ave NE, east in Sunset Lane NE, and back to NE 10th Street where a connection
back to the 12-inch main will be needed. At minimum, a hydrant is required for each 1,000 gpm of
required fire flow. One hydrant shall be located within 150 feet, and two additional hydrants shall be
located within 300 feet of the building. The fire department has requested an additional hydrant to
meet spacing standard requirements.
3. Water system development fees will be based on the size of the domestic waters, irrigation meters,
and fire services that will serve this proposed project. This fee is payable prior to issuance of the
construction permit. See fee schedule attached.
4. The development is subject to the City’s Special Assessment District #41 for the Highlands Water
Main Improvements project (ordinance No. 5462). The estimated assessment amount, as of 1/30/12, is
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$88,421 for parcels #5 and #6 of the Special Assessment District (Tax lots # 7227801085 and
7227801055).
4. A separate utility permit and separate plans will be required for the installation of all double
detector check valve assembly for fire sprinkler system. DDCVA installations outside the building shall
be in accordance with City of Renton Standards. Fire service system development fees will be based on
the size of the fire service line(s). See fee schedule attached.
5. Since the buildings will exceed 30 feet in height, a separate backflow device (DCVA) will need to be
installed inline of the domestic water meters for the library and residential portion of the project.
6. A reduced pressure backflow assembly (RPBA) will be required to be installed at the meter to the
retail space. The RPBA shall be installed inside a “hot-box” per City standard details.
7. Separate water meter and backflow prevention assembly (DCVA) is required for the landscape
irrigation system.
8. Individual pressure reducing valves will be required downstream of each domestic water meter
since static pressure from the new higher pressure water main will be above 80 psi.
Sanitary Sewer
1. There is an 8-inch sewer main in Harrington Ave NE, NE 10th Street, and Sunset Blvd.
2. Sewer system development fees will be based on the size of the domestic water(s). This is payable
prior to issuance of the construction permit. See fee schedule attached.
3. Applicant proposes underground parking. The building department will require floor drains, which
will need to be connected to the sanitary sewer through an approved oil/water separator located
outside the building, if feasible. Flows shall be directed through floor drains that are installed in
accordance with the UPC to an exterior oil/water separator.
Storm Drainage
1. There are storm drainage improvements in NE 10th, Sunset Lane, and Harrington Ave NE.
2. A drainage plan and drainage report will be required with the site plan application. The report shall
comply with the 2009 King County Surface Water Manual and the 2009 City of Renton Amendments to
the KCSWM, Chapters 1 and 2. All core and any special requirements shall be contained in the report.
Based on the City’s flow control map, this site falls within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard, Existing
Site Conditions. The drainage report will need to follow the area specific flow control requirements
under Core Requirement #3.
3. A geotechnical report for the site is required. Information on the water table and soil permeability,
with recommendations of appropriate flow control BMP options with typical designs for the site from
the geotechnical engineer, shall be submitted with the application.
4. Surface Water System Development fees of $.405 per square foot of new impervious surface will
apply. This is payable prior to issuance of the construction permit.
5. Applicant will be required to submit separate structural plans for review and approval under a
building permit for storm water vault. Special inspection from the building department is required.
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6. A Construction Storm Water Permit from the Department of Ecology is required if clearing and
grading of the site exceeds one acre.
Transportation/Street
1. All adjacent right-of-ways need to be fully improved in conformance to the current street standards,
as shown in the conceptual drawings in the Sunset Area Planned Action EIS. This will include dedication
of additional right-of-way on all four frontages of the property. Existing right-of-way width in NE 10th
and Harrington Ave NE is 60 feet, 50 feet in Sunset Lane, and 87 feet in Sunset Blvd NE.
Sunset Blvd NE - The new frontage improvements are to include an 8-foot planting strip and 12-foot
multi-use sidewalk behind the existing curb. Additional right-of-way will be required to the back of the
new sidewalk. The exact dedication required cannot be accurately determined without survey
information showing the location of the existing curb. Based on rough information included in the EIS,
this dedication could be 12 feet or more.
NE 10th St and Harrington Av NE – The frontage improvements for these streets are for a new curb and
gutter section located 18 feet from the existing centerline of the right-of-way. The planting strip is to be
eight feet in width, and the new sidewalk is to be six feet in width. This will require dedication of an
additional two feet of right-of-way along both frontages. Curb bulbs are also to be included on both
streets at their intersections with both Sunset Blvd NE and Sunset Lane NE.
Sunset Lane NE – Based on the street improvements shown in the EIS, angle parking will be allowed on
this street. The angle parking can be moved to the south side of the street, adjacent to the
development site. The street must be improved with a 10-foot sidewalk along the development
frontage (south side of the street), and 38 feet of pavement. The 38 feet allows for angle parking and a
minimum of 20 feet of clear space for two-way traffic and minimum fire access and response
requirements. This existing right-of-way width of 50 feet will accommodate this level of improvements.
Future improvements to the north side of the street may require up to 14 feet of additional right-of-way
dedication from the future park development site.
2. Street lighting is required on all four frontages to meet the lighting levels specified in RMC 4-4-060I.
3. Current traffic mitigation fees are $75 per new additional generated daily trip as determined by the
current addition of the ITE trip generation manual. A fee increase is expected in January of 2013.
General Comments
1. The multi-family portion of this project may qualify for a fee waiver. Fees which may be partially
waived include:
Building permit and plan review fees
Public Works plan review and inspection fees
Water, surface water, and wastewater system development charges
Fire, transportation, and parks impact mitigation fees
Fifty percent (50%) of the above fees may be waived for eligible market-rate rental housing projects in
accordance with Renton Municipal Code 4-1-210, Waived Fees. Request for rental housing incentive fee
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waivers must be made prior to or by the administrative site plan review period. Fee waivers are
effective for building permits issued after August 13, 2001, and will sunset on December 31, 2012,
unless extended by City Council action.
2. All construction utility permits for drainage and street improvements will require separate plan
submittals. All utility plans shall conform to the Renton Drafting Standards. Plans shall be prepared by a
licensed Professional Engineer.
3. When the utility plans are complete, please submit three (3) copies of the drawings, two (2) copies of
the drainage report, permit application, an itemized cost of construction estimate, and an application
fee to the counter on the sixth floor.