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PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
1013 - 1015 N 32nd St
1013 N 32nd St
PRE 22-000413
January 5, 2023
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, 206.550.8523, 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 project manager to have it pre-screened before
making all of the required copies.
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, Development Engineering Director, Department of
Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and
City Council).
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: January 5, 2023
TO: Andrew Van Gordon, Planner
FROM: Nathan Janders, Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: Medici N 32nd St development
1013 & 1015 N 32nd St.
PRE22-000413
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) 3342101557
and 3342101555. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of
Renton by the applicant.
Water
1. The project is within the City of Renton’s water service area in the Kennydale 308 Pressure Zone.
2. The static water pressure is approximately 80 psi at ground elevation of 122 feet.
3. There is an existing 12-inch water main located in N 32nd St that can deliver a maximum flow capacity
of 3,600 GPM (see water plan No. W-106002).
4. There was an existing, ¾-inch water service and meter that served the dwelling at 1013 N 32nd St that
was cut and capped at the main under water permit W-22002077.
5. Based on the review of project information submitted for the pre-application meeting, Renton
Regional Fire Authority has determined that the preliminary fire flow demand for single-family homes
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.
6. Based on the information provided with the pre-application submittal documents, the following
developer’s installed water main improvements will be required to provide domestic and fire
protection service to the development including but not limited to the items that follow.
• Installation of a separate water service (minimum 1-inch) and meter for each new single
family residence and ADU. The sizing of the meter shall be in accordance with the most recent
edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Installation of the service and water meter shall be
done by City forces, a separate water permit is required.
• Installation of a landscape irrigation meter with a backflow prevention assembly (DCVA) if
applicable.
• Installation of off-site and on-site fire hydrants. The location and number of hydrants will be
determined by the RRFA based on the final fire flow demand and final site plan.
7. Civil plans for the water main improvements will be required and must be prepared by a professional
engineer registered in the State of Washington. Please refer to City of Renton General Design and
Construction Standards for Water Main Extensions as shown in Appendix K of the City’s 2019 Water
System Plan. Adequate horizontal and vertical separations between the new water main and other
utilities (storm sewer pipes and vaults, sanitary sewer, power, gas, electrical) shall be provided for the
operation and maintenance of the water main. Retaining walls, rockeries or similar structures cannot
be installed over the water main unless the water main is installed inside a steel casing.
8. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject
development.
9. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges (SDC’s) and meter
installation fees based on the number and size of the meters for domestic uses and for fire sprinkler
use. The development is also subject to fees for water connections, cut and caps, and purity tests.
Current fees can be found in the 2022 Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will
be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
• The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project.
The current water fee is $4,450.00 per 1-inch meter.
• Water service installation charges for each proposed domestic water service is applicable.
Water Service installation is $2,875.00 per 1-inch service line,
• Drop-in meter fee is $400 per ¾-inch meter and $460.00 per 1-inch meter.
• A credit will be applied to the existing services if abandoned.
• The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=9010319&dbid=1&repo=CityofR
enton
Sanitary Sewer
1. The project is within the City of Renton’s sanitary sewer service area.
2. There is an 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in N 32nd St (see record drawing S-01420F).
3. There is an existing 6-inch concrete sewer stub serving parcel 3342101555. The stub may be re-used
if it is in a location that is suitable for the project and if the City authorizes lining of the stub
(applicant must provide a CCTV video to the City for review).
4. The existing side sewer was demoed under permit SS22002075.
5. Individual sewer stubs from the sewer main and individual side sewers are required for each lot. All
new sewer stubs shall conform to the standards in RMC 4-6-040 and City of Renton Standard Details.
a. The proposed SFR and ADU side sewers may be combined outside of the homes and
connected to a single sewer stub.
6. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject
development.
7. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee. SDC fee for sewer
is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. Current fees can be found in the
2022 Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will be charged based on the rate at
the time of construction permit issuance.
• The current sewer SDC fee is $3,500.00 per 1-inch meter.
• Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has been
determined.
• A credit will be applied to the existing service if abandoned.
• The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=9010319&dbid=0&repo=CityofR
enton
8. The development is within the Duvall Ave NE Sewer Extension SAD and is subject to SAD fees. All
lots are subject to the SAD fee. The SAD is based on feet of frontage and has reached its maximum
value of $8,878.47. Payment of this fee is required at time of civil construction permit issuance.
Surface Water
1. There is an existing 10-inch stormwater main on the South side of N 32nd St (no record drawing
exists).
2. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2022 Renton Surface Water Design
Manual will be required. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart of the 2022 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
May Creek drainage basin.
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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 2022 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.
6. A geotechnical soils report for the site is required per the 2022 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.
7. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
8. The development falls within the R-8 zone which has a maximum impervious surface area of 65% per
lot.
9. 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 for the existing demoed house.
• 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
$175,000. The proposed project fronts N 32nd St to the north, an unimproved alley to the south and
private property on all other sides.
• N 32nd St is classified as a Residential Access street. Existing ROW width is 50 feet per the King
County Assessors Map. To meet the City’s complete street standards for Residential Access
streets, minimum ROW is 53 feet. Per City code 4-6-060, minimum half street improvements
shall include a pavement width of 26 feet (13 feet from centerline), a 0.5 foot curb, an 8 foot
planting strip, a 5 foot sidewalk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. Dedication
of approximately 1.5 feet is required pending final survey.
• The unimproved Alley has an existing ROW width of 12 feet per the King County Assessors
Map. To meet the City’s complete street standards for an Alley, minimum ROW is 16 feet. Per
City code 4-6-060, minimum street improvements shall include a pavement width of 12 feet.
Dedication of approximately 2 feet is required pending final survey.
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 (unless a
joint use driveway is permitted).
• 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').
• Joint use driveways are allowable provided the driveways are created upon the common
property line through the granting of an easement or other legal form acceptable to the City.
• Per F.7, for lots in the R-6 and R-8 zones abutting an alley all parking areas and/or attached or
detached garages shall not occur in the front of the building and/or in the area between the
front lot line and the front building line; parking areas and garages must occur at the rear or
side of the building and vehicular access shall be taken from the alley. See RMC 4-2-115
Residential Design and Open Space Standards. This will require the alley to be paved from
Burnett Ave N to the east end of parcel 3342101557.
i. However, the City may support a fee-in-lieu of alley improvements provided that, at
minimum, the applicant submits:
1. A revocable ROW permit for use of half of the alley
2. A modification for review and decision by the Current Planning Project
Manager for RMC 4-4-080.F.7 to allow access from N 29th St.
3. All new and existing electrical or communication utilities are required to be installed underground per
RMC 4-6-090.
4. 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.
5. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s Trench
Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
6. 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 receiv e 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: January 5, 2023
TO: Pre-Application File No. 22-000413
FROM: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: 1013 – 1015 N 32nd St – 1013 N 32nd St (Parcel numbers
3342101555, -1557)
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 1013 N 32nd St (Parcel numbers 3342101555, -
1557). The lots have frontage on N 32nd St to the north and an unopened alley to the south. The
property is located within the Residential-8 (R-8) zone. Each individual lot is 5,100 square feet
(0.11 acre each). The proposal is to build a detached dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit
(ADU) on each lot. Access to the lots would be via a joint use driveway from N 32nd St.
Current Use: The project area is currently vacant.
Zoning/Land Use: The subject property is located within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning
classification. The Residential Medium Density Land Use designation is intended to implement the
R-8 zone. The R-8 zone is established for single family residential dwellings. Development in the R-
8 Zone is intended to create opportunities for new single family residential neighborhoods and to
facilitate high-quality infill development that promotes reinvestment in existing single-family
neighborhoods. It is intended to accommodate uses that are compatible with and support a high-
quality residential environment and add to a sense of community.
Detached dwellings are permitted within the R-8 zone. One ADU is permitted per legal lot.
ADUs shall be consistent with the architectural character of the primary residential
structure. Prior to the issuance of building permits the property owner shall (a) file an affidavit
with the City affirming that the owner will live on site, occupying the primary dwelling or ADU;
and (b) record a notice on the property title that the owner will occupy the site, and bearing the
notarized signature of all property owners listed on the property title
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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-8 standards” herein).
Building Standards – The R-8 standards allow a maximum building coverage of 50% of the lot area.
The maximum impervious coverage in the R-8 zone is 65%. The maximum wall plate height is
restricted to 24 feet, and the buildings shall be not more than two (2) 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. ADUs are subject to the maximum wall plate height of RMC 4-2-110A, and
associated conditions and shall not be taller than the primary structure. Unit size shall be
determined by lot size and the size of the primary structure; the total gross floor area of the ADU
shall not exceed the size stated in the Maximum Unit Size (800sf for lots between 5,000 – 6,999
sq. ft.) or 75% of the total gross floor area of the primary structure, whichever is smaller.
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. The lot coverage of accessory dwelling units shall not be calculated towards maximum
building/lot coverage.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the
property line. The required setbacks for the R-8 zone are: Front yard: 20 feet, except when all
vehicle access is taken from an alley, then 15 feet; Rear yard: 25 feet; Side yards: 5 feet. The
required setbacks for an ADU in the R-8 zone are: Front yard: The ADU shall be set back an
additional 5 ft. parallel to and measured from the front facade of the primary structure and shall
comply with the setbacks applied to the primary structure, as identified in RMC 4-2-110A,
Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations; Side yard: 5 feet; Rear yard: 5 feet.
Additionally, ADUs shall be located at least 4 ft. from any residential structure.
Compliance with required setbacks for new development would be verified at the time of
building permit application. Of note, the vehicle access for the proposal is not from the alley so
the front yard setback would be 20 feet.
Residential Design and Open Space Standards – Future single-family building permits would be
subject to the RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards. Requirements related
to garages, entries, modulation, windows/doors, scale, bulk, and character, roof forms, eaves,
architectural detailing, and materials/color should be reviewed in their entirety prior to
submitting permit applications. Future ADU building permits would be subject to the RMC 4-2-
116, Accessory Dwelling Unit Residential Design Standards. Requirements related to scale, bulk,
and character, eaves, architectural detailing, materials and colors, and garages should be
reviewed in their entirety prior to submitting permit applications.
Access/Parking: Access to each lot is proposed via a joint use driveway from N 32nd St. Each lot
is required to accommodate off street parking for a minimum of two (2) vehicles; one (1)
additional off-street parking space is required for an ADU. Adjoining lots may utilize a joint use
driveway accessed from a public street where such joint use driveway reduces the total number
of driveways entering the street network, subject to the approval of the Department of
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Community and Economic Development. Joint use driveways must be created upon the common
property line of the properties served or through the granting of a permanent access easement
when said driveway does not exist upon a common property line. If the adjoining lots are
residential, the joint use driveway shall provide access to no more than two (2) lots and each lot
shall abut a public street. Joint use access to the driveway shall be assured by easement or other
legal form acceptable to the City. See RMC 4-4-080I9, Joint Use Driveways. In the R-8 zone, for
lots abutting an alley, all parking areas and/or attached or detached garages shall not occur in
front of the building and/or in the area between the front lot line and the front building line;
parking areas and garages must occur at the rear or side of the building, and vehicular access shall
be taken from the alley.
Access to the lots is required via the abutting alley. To access the lots from N 32nd St, an approved
modification of standards pursuant to RMC 4-9-250D is required.
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. 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 at the
following intervals; provided, that, where right-of-way is constrained, irregular intervals and slight
increases or decreases may be permitted or required. Additionally, trees shall be planted in
locations that meet required spacing distances from facilities located in the right-of-way including,
but not limited to, underground utilities, 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.
Significant Tree Retention: A review of COR Maps shows that there may be mature trees on the
site. When 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. Please refer to RMC 4-4-130, Tree Retention and
Land Clearing Regulations for further general and specific tree retention and land clearing
requirements.
In addition to retaining a minimum of 30% of existing significant trees, each lot would be required
to provide a minimum tree density of 30 tree credits per net acre. Tree credits encourage
retention of existing significant trees with larger trees being worth more tree credits.
TREE SIZE TREE CREDITS
New small species tree 0.25
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TREE SIZE TREE CREDITS
New medium species tree 1
New large species tree 2
Preserved tree 6 – 9 caliper inches 4
Preserved tree 10 – 12 caliper inches 5
Preserved tree 12 – 15 caliper inches 6
Preserved tree 16 – 18 caliper inches 7
Preserved tree 19 – 21 caliper inches 8
Preserved tree 22 – 24 caliper inches 9
Preserved tree 25 – 28 caliper inches 10
Preserved tree 29 – 32 caliper inches 11
Preserved tree 33 – 36 caliper inches 12
Preserved tree 37 caliper inches and
greater
13
Protected trees shall be retained in the order of priority listed in RMC 4-4-130H2.
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; significant trees over sixty feet (60') in height or greater than eighteen inches
(18") caliper; and trees that shelter interior trees or trees on abutting properties from strong
winds, which could otherwise allow such sheltered trees to be blown down if removed.
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.
The Administrator may authorize the planting of replacement trees on the site if it can be
demonstrated to the Administrator's satisfaction that replacement requirements in RMC 4-4-
130H1e can be met.
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Tree retention standards shall be applied to the developable area, as defined in RMC 4-11-040,
Definitions D, of a property. A formal tree retention plan and tree retention worksheet prepared
by an arborist or landscape architect would be reviewed at the time of the land use application.
Fences/Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences or retaining walls as part of this project,
the location must be designated on the landscape plan and grading plan with top of wall and
bottom of wall elevations. A fence and/or wall detail should also be included on the plan. A
retaining wall that is 4 feet or taller, as measured by the vertical distance from the bottom of the
footing to the finish grade at the top of the wall requires a building permit. The maximum height
of any fence or retaining wall is 72-inches subject to further height limitations in setbacks and
clear vision areas noted in RMC 4-4-040D. A fence shall not be constructed on top of a retaining
wall unless the total combined height of the retaining wall and the fence does not exceed the
allowed height of a standalone fence. For more information about fences and retaining walls refer
to RMC 4-4-040.
Critical Areas: According to COR Maps, the lots are within a Zone 2 Wellhead Protection Area for
Well 5A. The overall purpose of the wellhead protection regulations is to protect aquifers used as
potable water supply sources by the City from contamination by hazardous materials. Some uses
are restricted that store, handle, treat, use, or produce substances that pose a hazard to
groundwater quality. If fill is used, then a fill source statement is needed. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to determine if designated critical areas or their buffers are located on the property.
Environmental Review: Detached dwellings 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 building permits and a modification submitted
concurrently with the building permit. Building permit fees are based on the valuation of the
project and work completed. ADUs are exempt from building permit fees. The 2023 fees for the
modification would total $304.50 ($290.00 modification + $14.50 Technology Fee (5%) = $304.50).
A 5% technology fee added to the total cost of the reviews would also be assessed at the time of
application. All fees are subject to change. 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.
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. There are no impact
fees for ADUs. For informational purposes, the 2023 impact fees are as follows:
• A Renton School District Impact Fee assessed at $2,911.00 (plus a 5% processing charge)
per each new detached dwelling unit.
• A Transportation Impact Fee assessed at $12,208.54 per each new detached dwelling unit.
• A Parks Impact Fee assessed at $3,276.44 per each new detached dwelling unit.
• A Fire Impact Fee assessed at $829.77 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.
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Next Steps: 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.