HomeMy WebLinkAboutSumary_Preapp_Mtg_PRE12-000077DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:October 16, 2012
TO:Jerry Wasser, Planner
FROM:Jan Illian, Plan Review
SUBJECT:Burnett Ave Lots
3313 & 3318 – Burnett Ave N.
PRE 12-077
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. Water service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an 8-inch water main in Burnett Ave N. and
an 8-inch main in an easement just north of the site. The site is in the 320-water pressure zone.
2. System development fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water meter that will
serve the new homes on each new lot. Fee for ¾-inch water meter is $2,236.00. Fee for a 1-inch water
meter is $5,589.00.
3. Fee for a ¾-inch meter installed by the City is $2,260.00. Fee for a 1-inch meter $2,430.00.
Sanitary Sewer
1. Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an 8-inch sewer main in an easement just
north of the two lots.
2. System development fee for sewer is based on the size of the new domestic waters to serve the new
homes on the new lot. Sewer fee for a ¾- inch water meter install is $1,591.00. Sewer fee for a 1-inch
water meter install is $2,236.00
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Storm Drainage
1. There is a drainage conveyance system along the west side Burnett Ave N.
2. Small project drainage review is required for any single-family residential project that will result in
2,000 square feet or more of new impervious surface, replaced impervious surface, new plus replaced
impervious surface, or 7,000 square feet of land disturbing activity. If the project exceeds one of these
thresholds, a drainage plan and drainage report will be required with the site plan application. The
report shall comply with Appendix C of the 2009 King County Surface Water Manual and the 2009 City of
Renton Amendments to the KCSWM, Chapters 1 and 2. Based on the City’s flow control map, this site
falls within the Flow Control Duration Standard, Forested Conditions.
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 fee is $1,012.00 for the new lot.
Transportation/Street
1. No street improvements are required for this project.
2. The maximum width of a single loaded garage driveway shall not exceed nine feet (9'), and a double-
loaded garage driveway shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
General Comments
1. 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 Civil Engineer.
2. Separate permit and fees will be required for the water meter installation, side sewer connection,
and storm water connection.
3. Water service, sewer stub, and a drainage flow control bmp is required to be provided to the new lot
prior to recording of the short plat.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:October 18, 2012
TO:Pre-application File No. 12-077
FROM:Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:Burnett Avenue Lots
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 $100.00 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 comprised of two legal lots located at 3313
(Lot 1) and 3318 Burnett Avenue North (Lot 2). The project site slopes downward to the
west with slopes ranging from 10 percent in the eastern part of proposed Lot 1 to 50 to
60 percent for a small area of proposed Lot 2. Average slopes across the property range
from 16 to 20 percent. The property is zoned Residential – 8 dwelling units per acre (R-
8). Vehicular to both lots is proposed via new driveways from the alley along the
southern property lines.
Current Use: The property is vacant.
Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject property is zoned Residential-8 dwelling
units per acre (R-8) and is composed of two legal lots.
Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development
Standards for Single Family Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete
application. A copy of these standards is included.
Building Standards – The R-8 zone allows a maximum building coverage of 35% of the lot
area or 2,500 square feet, whichever is greater for lots over 5,000 square feet in size.
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The maximum impervious coverage in the R-8 zone is 75%. Building height is restricted
to 30 feet. Detached accessory structures must remain below a height of 15 feet and
one-story. Accessory structures are also included in building lot coverage calculations.
Compliance with building standards will be determined at the time of building permit
review for any new structures.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint
and the property line and any private access easement. The required setbacks in the
Zone R-8 are:
Front yard – 15 feet for the primary structure. Setbacks must be measured from the
nearest property line or access easement. Given the building footprints on the
submitted site plan, both lots would meet the required front yard setback. Setbacks
will be verified at the time of building permit review.
Rear yard – 20 feet. Given the building footprints indicated on the submitted site plan,
both lots would meet the required 20-foot rear yard setback. Setbacks will be verified
at the time of building permit review.
Side yards – 5-feet, except 15-feet for side yards along a street. Given the building
footprints indicated on the submitted site plan, both lots conform to this standard.
Setbacks will be verified at the time of building permit review.
Access/Parking: Two onsite parking spaces are required. Access would be provided via
a new driveway for each lot from the alley along the southern property lines. Maximum
driveway slopes shall not exceed 15 percent; provided that driveways exceeding 8
percent shall provide slotted drains at the lower end.
Residential Design and Open Space Standards: The Residential Design and Open Space
Standards contained in RMC 4-2-1215 would be applicable to any new residential
structures. A handout indicating the applicable guidelines and standards is enclosed.
Critical Areas: As identified in the submitted Geotechnical Evaluation (prepared by
Geospectrum Consultants, Inc., dated September 17, 2012), a portion of Lot 2 contains
an area of steep slopes in excess of 40 percent. However, the submitted geotechnical
report indicates that there is less than 15 vertical feet of elevation in this area and,
therefore, the slope is not considered to be a protected slope.
[Note: Because the submitted Geotechnical Evaluation indicates that driven pipe pile
foundations would be used, a noise and vibration study would be required at the time
of building permit application.]
Environmental Review: The proposed project is exempt from Environmental (SEPA)
Review.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would not require any land use action approvals.
Building and construction permits would be required.
Impact/Mitigation Fees: Because the project is exempt from Environmental (SEPA)
Review, Transportation and Fire Mitigation Fees are not currently required. On January
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1, 2013 impact fees, which would replace mitigation fees, will become effective. Such
fees would apply to all projects and would be calculated at the time of building permit
application and payable prior to building permit issuance unless deferred to time of
sale. A handout listing the impact fees is attached. A Renton School District Impact
Fee, which is currently $6,392.00, would be payable prior to building permit issuance.
A handout listing all of the City’s Development related fees is attached for your review.