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PREAPPLICATION MEETING
Mia Short Plat
12711 SE Petrovitsky Rd
PRE22-000147
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
May 20, 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: May 10, 2022
TO: Andrew Van Gordon, Senior Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Mia Short Plat
1. The fire flow requirement for a single-family home is 1,000 gpm minimum for dwellings
up to 3,600 square feet (including garage and basements). If the dwelling exceeds 3,600 square
feet, a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow would be required. A minimum of on e fire hydrant is
required within 300-feet of the proposed buildings and two hydrants if the fire flow goes up to
1,500 gpm. A minimum of one new fire hydrant is required. Water is provided by Soos Creek
Water District. A water availability certificate is required from the water district. Water mains
shall be extended into and through the site. A minimum of one new fire hydrant is required.
2. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $829.77 per single family unit.
This fee is paid at building permit issuance. Credit will be granted for the removal/retention of
the existing home.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required to be a minimum of 20-feet
wide fully paved, with 25-feet inside and 45-feet outside turning radius. Fire access roadways
shall be constructed to support a 30-ton vehicle with 75-psi point loading. Access is required
within 150-feet of all points on the buildings. Maximum grade is 15 percent. Dead end streets
over 150-feet long require an approved hammerhead turnaround. Looped roadways are
encouraged to be connected to other proposed roadways. Turnaround can be eliminated if the
roadway is looped via neighboring proposed roadway.
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 19, 2022
TO: Andrew Van-Gordon, Senior Planner
FROM: Nathan Janders, Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Mia Short Plat
12637 SE Petrovitsky Road
PRE22-000147
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(s)
0739000090. 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 Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
2. Applicant shall obtain a water availability certificate from the District and provide it with the land use
application.
3. Review of the water plans will be conducted by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District and the Renton
Regional Fire Authority.
4. Plans approved by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District shall be routed to the City for final review
prior to civil construction permit issuance.
Sanitary Sewer
1. Water service is provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
2. Applicant shall obtain a water availability certificate from the District and provide it with the land use
application.
3. Review of the sewer plans will be conducted by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
4. Plans approved by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District shall be routed to the City for final review
prior to civil construction permit issuance.
Surface Water
1. There is an existing 12-inch stormwater main on the south side of SE Petrovitsky Road (no record
drawing available).
2. 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 Flow Control Duration Standard Matching Forested Site Conditions. The site falls within the
Soos Creek drainage basin.
3. Critical areas near the site that may impact storm drainage include: 100 year floodplain and a wetland.
4. The current Surface Water Standard Plans shall be used in all drainage plan submittals. The current
City of Renton Standard Details are available online in the City of Renton website
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=990403&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton
5. If the new plus replaced pollution generating impervious surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the applicant will
be required to provide 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.1.3 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 development falls within the R-4 zone which has a maximum impervious surface area of 50% per
lot.
10. Effective June 22, 2022, the City of Renton will be adopting a new stormwater manual which will be
based on the 2021 King County Surface Water Design Manual. All projects vested on or after June 22,
2022 will be subject to these new stormwater requirements. Please refer to RMC 4-1-045 for
information regarding project vesting.
11. The development is subject to a surface water system development charge (SDC) fees. Fees will be
charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
• The current SDC fee for a single family residence is $2,100 per lot.
• A credit will be applied if the existing home is demoed.
• The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=9010319&dbid=0&repo=CityofR
enton
Transportation
1. Per City code 4-6-060 frontage improvements are required for new construction in excess of
$150,000. The proposed project fronts SE Petrovitsky Road to the north and private property on all
other sides.
• The proposed project fronts SE Petrovitsky Road along the North property line. SE Petrovitsky
Road is classified as a 5-lane Principal Arterial street with an existing ROW of approximately
84-feet per the King County Assessors Map. Per RMC 4-6-060, the minimum ROW width for a
5-lane Principal Arterial street is 103-feet that includes a 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 the back of walk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. Approximately 9.5 feet
of dedication will be required.
i. However, staff has reviewed this portion of SE Petrovitsky Road and determined that
the existing curb-curb width is acceptable. Therefore improvements, from the back
of existing curb, shall include an 8-foot planting strip, an 8 foot sidewalk, a 2 foot clear
space at the back of walk, street trees and storm drainage improvements.
Approximately 2.5 feet of dedication is required pending final survey. A modification
is required to be submit with the land use application.
• The proposed project fronts an unimproved portion of SE 176th St along the southern property
line. SE 176th St is classified as a Residential Access street with an existing ROW of
approximately 50 feet per the King County Assessor Map. Per RMC 4-6-060, the minimum
right-of-way width for a Residential Access street is 53 feet that includes a 26 foot paved road
(13 feet from centerline), a 0.5 foot curb, an 8 foot planting strip, a 5 foot sidewalk, street
trees and storm drainage improvements.
i. However, as there is not an existing roadway a minimum half street shall be installed
including a 20-foot paved road, a 0.5 foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip, a 5-foot
sidewalk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. The established curbline
along the north side of SE 176th St to the east shall be maintained provided at least
13 feet of pavement is provided from the curbline to the ROW centerline. Dedication
of approximately 11.5 feet will be required. The extension of 176th St shall extend to
the western extent of the half street due to the wetland buffer encapsulating the
unimproved ROW continuing west. To facilitate a continued connection of 176th St
west a residential access street shall be installed from the half street to the western
property line. Residential access street shall meet the standards per RMC 4-6-060 as
listed above.
• The proposed project depicts a shared driveway connecting to SE Petrovitsky Road. Instead
of a shared driveway, the applicant shall provide a half public street along the eastern
property line connecting with the extension of SE 176th St to the south. Per RMC 4-6-060, the
minimum right-of-way width for a half street is 35 feet consisting of a minimum 20 foot paved
road, 0.5 foot curb, 8 foot planting strip, 5 foot sidewalk, street trees and storm drainage
improvements.
2. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations.
• A minimum separation of 5 feet is required between driveway and the property line.
• Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 15%. Driveways exceeding 8% shall provide
slotted drains.
• The maximum width of single loaded garage driveway shall not exceed nine feet (9') and
double-loaded garage driveway shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
3. For dead end roads in excess of 150 feet an approved fire access turnaround is required. See city
code 4-6-060 for types of turnaround allowed.
• In lieu of a turn-around, the City would consider a temporary emergency access road
connecting the half street to SE Petrovitsky Road acceptable provided the road is 20 feet
wide, gated, and meets the residential street pavement standards.
4. All new and proposed electrical or communication utilities are required to be installed underground
per RMC 4-6-090.
5. Street lighting is not required for a project that consists of 4 or less residential units. See RMC 4-6-060
for street lighting requirements.
6. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s Trench
Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
7. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be charged based on the rate at
the time of building permit issuance.
• The 2022 transportation impact fee is $10,861.99 per single family home.
• The current property contains one single family home, the developer will receive a credit for
the existing home if it is demoed.
• The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=9010319&dbid=0&repo=CityofR
enton
General Comments
1. If frontage improvements are required, all existing and proposed utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and
cable services, etc.) along property frontage or within the site must be underground as outlined in
RMC 4-6-090 – UTILITY LINES - UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION. 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 construction utility 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:
http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473
4. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets.
5. 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: May 19, 2022
TO: Pre-Application File No. 22-000147
FROM: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Mia Short Plat – 12711 SE Petrovitsky Rd (Parcel number
0739000090)
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 project area is located at 12711 SE Petrovitsky Rd (Parcel number
0739000090). The property has street frontage on SE Petrovitsky Rd to the north, and SE 176th St
(unopened right-of-way) to the south. The property is located within the R-4 zone. The combined
site area is approximately 55,172 square feet (1.26 acres) and is currently improved with a
detached dwelling. The proposal is to subdivide the project area into five (5) residential lots.
Access to the lots is proposed from a shared driveway. The proposed lot sizes range from 9,800
square feet (Lot 1) to 9,005 square feet (Lot 2 through Lot 4).
Current Use: The project area is currently developed with a detached dwelling. Per the provided
documentation the existing structure would be demolished.
Zoning/Density Requirements/Land Use: The subject property is located within the Residential-
4 (R-4) zoning classification. The density range allowed in the R-4 zone is a maximum of 4 dwelling
units per net acre with no minimum. The Residential Low Density Land Use designation is intended
to implement the R-4 zone. The R-4 zone is established to promote urban detached dwellings
serviceable by urban utilities and containing open space amenities. Development within the R-4
zone is intended to be an intermediate lower density residential zone. Detached dwelling units
are permitted within the R-4 zone.
Density: The area of public rights-of-way, legally recorded private access easements and critical
areas (i.e. very high landslide hazard areas, protected slopes (except evaluate on a case-by-case
bases those protected slopes created by previous development, wetlands, Class 1 to 4 streams
and lakes or floodways) would be deducted from the gross site area to determine the “net” site
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area prior to calculating density. In order to calculate the proposed density of the project, any
area of public road, private driveway/easement, and/or critical area dedication must be known.
All fractions which result from net density calculations shall be truncated at two (2) numbers past
the decimal (e.g., 4.5678 becomes 4.56). Calculations for minimum or maximum density that
result in a fraction that is 0.50 or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. Those
density calculations resulting in a fraction that is less than 0.50 shall be rounded down to the
nearest whole number. Based on the approximate gross land area of 1.26 acres, the five (5) lot
proposal arrives at a gross density of approximately 3.96 du/ac (5 lots / 1.26 gross acres = 3.96
du/ac). The gross density would result in 3.96 du/ac; however, the applicant would be required
to demonstrate compliance with the net density requirements of the zone at the time of formal
application. A density worksheet deducting street improvements identified in the preapplication
meeting and this memo would be required with the land use application.
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 for parcels being subdivided. Minimum lot width is 70 feet and 80 feet for corner lots;
minimum lot depth is 100 feet. Submitted plans would need to show compliance with the
required lot size and dimensional standard with the 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 maximum wall plate height is
restricted to 32 feet, and the buildings shall be not more than three (3) stories. Roofs with a pitch
equal to or greater than 4:12 may project an additional six (6) vertical feet from the maximum
wall plate height; common rooftop features, such as chimneys, may project an additional four (4)
vertical feet from the roof surface. Non-exempt vertical projections (e.g., decks, railings, etc.) shall
not extend above the maximum wall plate height unless the projection is stepped back one-and-
a-half (1.5) horizontal feet from each façade for each one (1) vertical foot above the maximum
wall plate height. The maximum wall plate height for detached accessory structures is 12 feet and
the total floor area must be less than that of the primary structure. Accessory structures are also
included in building lot coverage calculations. New development 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. When a lot abuts an alley, the rear yard shall always be
the yard abutting the alley. Compliance with required setbacks for the new development would
be verified at the time of building permit application.
Access/Parking: Access to all lots is proposed via a shared driveway. Each lot is required to
accommodate off street parking for a minimum of two vehicles. The maximum width of single
loaded garage driveways shall not exceed 9 feet and double loaded garage driveways shall not
exceed 16 feet. Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%); provided, that
driveways exceeding eight percent (8%) shall provide slotted drains at the lower end with positive
drainage discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage/residence or crossing any public
sidewalk. Detached dwellings are required to provide a minimum of two (2) parking spaces per
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dwelling unit. Driveways shall not be closer than five feet (5’) to any property line except as
allowed per RMC 4-4-080 I.9 Joint Use Driveways.
Half street improvements may be allowed for a residential access street by the Administrator
when it is determined that the adjacent parcel of property has the potential for future
development and dedication of the right-of-way necessary for the completion of the street right-
of-way. The right-of-way for the half street improvement must be a minimum of thirty-five feet
(35') with twenty feet (20') paved. A curb, planting strip area, and sidewalk shall be installed on
the development side of the street according to the minimum design standards for public streets.
If the street is permitted a cul-de-sac, then the right-of-way for the half of the cul-de-sac shall be
dedicated, with installation of a temporary hammerhead turnaround. The property shall also
dedicate easements to the City for street lighting and fire hydrants. Additional easements shall be
provided for the franchise utilities outside of the dedicated right-of-way.
A shared driveway would not be supported by Planning. A public street is anticipated for the
adjoining property (12727 SE Petrovistky Rd) as the Castro Short Plat (LUA22-000053) will
construct a public right-of-way to half street standards. Connection would be from an extended
SE 176th St. Additionally full access to SE Petrovitsky would not be permitted.
Planning will support half street improvements along the eastern property line to complete the
half street improvement required for the adjacent Castro Short Plat (LUA22-000053) with access
from an extended SE 176th St. To limit potential impacts to the wetland (as determined with a
critical area report and wetland delineation), SE 176th St would likely not be extended further
than the western edge of the proposed north/south right-of-way. An east/west spur built to full
residential access standards to the western property line would be needed to facilitate the grid
street pattern to connect existing and new development.
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 are 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; 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, streetlights, 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. 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.
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.
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Significant Tree Retention: Staff review of aerial images of the site identifies there are 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.
In addition to retaining 30% of existing significant trees, each new lot would be required to provide
a minimum tree density of 2 trees per 5,000 square feet of lot area onsite. Protected trees that
do not contribute to a lot's required minimum tree density shall be held in perpetuity within a
tree protection tract.
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy; significant trees on
slopes greater than twenty percent (20%); significant trees adjacent to critical areas and their
associated buffers; and significant trees over sixty feet (60') in height or greater than eighteen
inches (18") caliper.
Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings 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
and tree retention worksheet prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be reviewed
at the time of the Short Plat application. Please note the tree retention regulations will be
updated this year. New developments will be subject to tree credit requirements that require
retention of larger trees.
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.
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Critical Areas: According to COR Maps, there are no critical areas on the property. The property
is within approximately 110 feet of a wetland which is identified as a Category I wetland on the
application materials. An applicant shall be required to conduct a study to determine the
categorization of the wetland if the subject property or project area is within two hundred feet
(200') of a wetland even if the wetland is not located on the subject property, but it is determined
that alterations of the subject property are likely to impact the wetland in question or its buffer.
If there is a potential Category I or II wetland within three hundred feet (300') of a proposal, the
City may require an applicant to conduct a study even if the wetland is not located on the subject
property, but it is determined that alterations of the subject property are likely to impact the
wetland in question or its buffer. Critical area buffers for Category I wetlands for subdivisions
range from 115 feet to 200 feet with an additional 15-foot structure setback.
Wetland categorization and a wetland assessment will be required as the project is within 200
feet of an off-site wetland where alterations of the property are likely to impact the wetland
and/or its buffer. An evaluation by an independent qualified professional regarding the
applicant’s analysis and the effectiveness of any proposed mitigating measures or programs
may be required. The evaluation shall be paid at the applicant’s expense. Staff may elect to have
the wetland report reviewed by the City’s contracted qualified wetland professional. All costs of
third-party review would be the responsibility of the applicant.
Environmental Review: Short Plats are generally exempt from State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) review. However, the project may be subject to Environmental Review, in accordance with
RMC 4-9-070 H.3., if it is determined that designated critical areas or their buffers are located on
the property.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require administrative short plat approval. The
application would be reviewed within an estimated time frame of six to eight weeks. The 2022
fees would total $5,680.50 ($5,410 Preliminary Short Plat + $270.50 Technology Fee (5%) =
$5,680.50). Each modification request is $260.00. 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 Short Plat Submittal Requirements checklist. 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. A Final Short
Plat application, and its associated fee, will be required following construction of the subdivision’s
infrastructure.
Public Information Sign: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II 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.
Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would be required.
The fee in effect at the time of residential building permit issuance will apply. For informational
purposes, the 2022 impact fees are as follows:
• A Transportation Impact Fee assessed at $10,861.69 per each new detached dwelling unit.
• A Parks Impact Fee assessed at $2,914.99 per each new detached dwelling unit.
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• A Fire Impact Fee assessed at $829.77 per each new detached dwelling unit.
• A Renton School District Impact Fee assessed at $2,659.00 (plus a 5% processing charge)
per each new detached dwelling unit.
A handout listing Renton’s development-related fees is available on the City of Renton website
for your review.
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: Upon approval, the Short Plat is valid for five years with a possible one-year extension
(RMC 4-7-070M). It is the responsibility of the owner to monitor the expiration date.