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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE23-000131_Meeting SummaryPREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR Rowing Center Dock Replacement Phase II PRE 23-000131 CITY OF RENTON Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division May 25, 2023 Contact Information: Planner: Jill Ding, 425.430.6598, jding@rentonwa.gov Public Works Plan Reviewer: Michael Sippo, 425-430-7298, msippo@rentonwa.gov Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.276.9582, cthomas@RentonRFA.org Building Department Reviewer: Rob Shuey, 425.430.7235 Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on the project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or environmental permits. Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened before formal submittal. The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on the proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The applicant is cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the proposal will be formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project submittal. The information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director, Development Services Director, Department of Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council). DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: May 22, 2023 TO: Michael Sippo, Development Engineering FROM: Jill Ding, Planning SUBJECT: Renton Rowing Dock Replacement (Parcel number 072305-9001) PRE23-000131 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) 072305- 9001. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant. WATER 1. Water Service is not a requirement for this project. SEWER 1. Sewer service is not a requirement for this project. SURFACE WATER 1. City records indicate that there is a 60” surface water main that outfalls underneath or adjacent to the docks. The location and nature of the main is unknown and consideration will need to be taken if work occurs near the main’s mapped location through the permitting process. 2. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart in the 2022 RSWDM to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. A drainage study complying with the 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Manual will be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, this site falls within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard (Existing Conditions). The site is located in the Lake Washington drainage basin. Drainage report and drainage plans based on 2022 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual are required to be provided. A preliminary drainage plan and drainage report, including the application of flow control BMPs, shall be included with the land use application. The final drainage plan and drainage report should be submitted with the utility construction permit application. 3. The development is subject to a Targeted Drainage Review - Category 1 and must demonstrate that the proposed project complies with a minimum 1 core requirement (Core Requirement #5 - PRE23-000131 Page 3 of 3 May 22, 2023 Erosion and Sediment Control) and 5 of 6 special requirements (SR #1 - Area Specific Requirements, #2 - Flood Hazard Delineation, #3 - Flood Protection Facilities, #4 - Source Control, and #6 - Aquifer Protection) as outlined in the RSWDM. Additional requirements may be applied by CED based on project or site-specific conditions. Documentation of compliance is required. 4. Erosion control and stormwater pollution prevention measures to meet the City requirements per Core Requirement #5 of the 2022 RSWDM shall be provided. During construction, the contractor shall prevent all dust, drips, debris and spills from coming in contact with the water’s surface 5. Please refer to the 2022 RSWDM, pg. 5-17 “Material” when choosing the type of material to be used for the pilings. 6. Please provide documentation to substantiate the fish window time frame of July 16 to December 31. A Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) will be required 7. The grate shall be treated to prevent leaching of metals. A leachable metal surface consists of, or is coated with a non-ferrous metal that is soluble in water. Refer to the 2022 RSWDM, pg. 6-19 “Use of Metal Materials” when considering the grating material to be used for the dock’s surface. 8. A geotechnical report for the site is required and shall be submitted with the land use application. Information concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns, vegetation present, water table and soil permeability, with recommendations of appropriate on-site BMP options with typical designs for the site from the geotechnical engineer, shall be submitted with the application. The geotech report should include an on-site infiltration test to clearly show if the site is suitable or unsuitable for infiltration. The geotech report should discuss critical areas in the site and if there any wet season construction restrictions. 9. A Construction Stormwater General Permit from Department of Ecology may be required due to the overwater nature of the construction activity being proposed. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required for this site. 10. The current City of Renton Surface Water Standard Plans that shall be used in all drainage submittals are available online at the City of Renton website 11. The development is not subject to stormwater system development charges (SDC fee). TRANSPORTATION 1. Construction mitigation shall take into account project impacts to park, fire, vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic where the site accesses from Nishiwaki Ln. Construction staging will need to take into account the ability of emergency vehicles to utilize the drives and the park turnaround area. 2. A conceptual pedestrian and bicycle detour and signage plan shall be submitted with the land- use application for review by the City’s Transportation and Parks Department as applicable and if staging will occur offsite. 3. A traffic impact analysis is not required. General Comments 1. 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 2. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets. PRE23-000131 Page 3 of 3 May 22, 2023 3. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2023 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. 4. A demo permit is required for the demolition of the existing structures. The demo permit shall be acquired through the building department. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: May 25, 2023 TO: Pre-application File No. 23-000131 FROM: Jill Ding, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Rowing Center Dock Replacement Phase II – 1060 Nishiwaki Ln (Parcel No. 0723059001) 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 online at www.rentonwa.gov. Project Proposal: The subject property is located at 1060 Nishiwaki Ln (Parcel No. 0723059001). The proposed project site is currently developed with an existing rowing center. The proposal is phase II of the larger Renton Rowing Center Dock Replacement Project. Phase I was completed under LUA16-000448. The applicant is proposing to replace an existing, 65’ by 20’ solid timber deck (Float B) with a new 118’ by 10’ deck with 20% grating (Float E), and a 3’ by 35’ deck with 20% grating (Float F). The existing Float B totals 1,300 square feet in area, proposed Floats E and F would total 1,285 square feet in area. The project site is located within Lake Washington and is subject to the requirements of the Shoreline Management Act and Shoreline Master Program. No changes in access are proposed. The project site is located within the Shoreline Aquatic Designation of Lake Washington, Reach I. Current Use: The site is currently developed with an existing rowing center. Shoreline Master Program: The project site is located within Lake Washington and would be subject to the requirements of the Aquatic Designation. Boat houses, boat launching, and boat moorage uses are outright permitted uses within the Aquatic Designation, provided the use is water-dependent (RMC 4-3-090E.1). General Criteria for Use and Approval of All New or Expanded Piers and Docks: i. Piers and docks shall be designed to minimize interference with the public use and enjoyment of the water surface and shoreline, nor create a hazard to navigation. Rowing Center Dock Replacement, Phase II Page 2 of 6 May 25, 2023 ii. The dock or pier shall not result in the unreasonable interference with the use of adjacent docks and/or piers. iii. The use of floating docks in lieu of other types of docks is to be encouraged in those areas where scenic values are high and where substantial conflicts with recreational boaters and fishermen will not be created. iv. The expansion of existing piers and docks is preferred over the construction of new. v. The responsibility rests on the applicant to affirmatively demonstrate the need for the proposed pier or dock in his/her application for a permit, except for a dock accessory to a single family residence on an existing lot. vi. All piers and docks shall result in no net loss of ecological functions. Docks, piers, and mooring buoys, including those accessory to single family residences, shall avoid, or if that is not possible, minimize and mitigate adverse impacts to shoreline ecological functions such that no net loss of ecological functions results. vii. Over-water construction not required for moorage purposes is regulated as a recreation use. viii. New or expanded piers and docks allowed for water-dependent uses shall be consistent with the following criteria: (a) Water-dependent uses shall specify the specific need for over-water location and shall be restricted to the minimum size necessary to meet the needs of the proposed water-dependent use. (b) Water-related, water-enjoyment and multiple uses may be allowed as part of a dock or pier to serve as water-dependent use structures where they are clearly auxiliary to and in support of water-dependent uses, provided the minimum size requirement needed to meet the water-dependent use is not violated. (c) Public access is required over all docks utilizing public aquatic lands that serve water-dependent uses, water-enjoyment uses and multiple uses, provided it does not preclude the water-dependent use. (d) The dock or pier length shall not extend beyond a length necessary to provide reasonable and safe moorage. Pier and Dock Design Criteria – General: i. Pier Type: All piers and docks shall be built of open pile construction except that floating docks may be permitted where there is no danger of significant damage to an ecosystem, where scenic values are high and where one or more of the following conditions exist: (a) Extreme water depth, beyond the range of normal length piling. (b) A soft bottom condition, providing little support for piling. (c) Bottom conditions that render it not feasible to install piling. Rowing Center Dock Replacement, Phase II Page 3 of 6 May 25, 2023 ii. Construction and Maintenance: All piers and docks shall be constructed and maintained in a safe and sound condition. iii. Approach: Approaches to piers and docks shall consist of ramps or other structures that span the entire foreshore to the point of intersection with stable upland soils. Limited fill or excavation may be allowed landward of the OHWM to match the upland with the elevation of the pier or dock. iv. Materials: Applicants for the new construction or extension of piers and docks or the repair and maintenance of existing docks shall use materials that will not adversely affect water quality or aquatic plants and animals over the long term. Materials used for submerged portions of a pier or dock, decking, and other components that may come in contact with water shall be approved by applicable State agencies for use in water to avoid discharge of pollutants from wave splash, rain or runoff. Wood treated with creosote, pentachlorophenol or other similarly toxic materials is prohibited. Pilings shall be constructed of untreated materials, such as untreated wood, approved plastic composites, concrete or steel. v. Pilings: Pile spacing shall be the maximum feasible to minimize shading and avoid a “wall” effect that would block or baffle wave patterns, currents, littoral drift, or movement of aquatic life forms, or result in structure damage from driftwood impact or entrapment. The first piling set shall be spaced at the maximum distance feasible to minimize shading and shall be no less than eighteen feet (18'). Pilings beyond the first set of piles shall minimize the size of the piles and maximize the spacing between pilings to the extent allowed by site-specific engineering or design considerations. vi. Minimization of Nearshore Impacts: In order to minimize impacts on nearshore areas and avoid reduction in ambient light level: (a) The width of piers, docks, and floats shall be the minimum necessary to serve the proposed use. (b) Ramps shall span as much of the nearshore as feasible. (c) Dock surfaces shall be designed to allow light penetration. (d) Lights shall avoid illuminating the water surface. Lighting facilities shall be limited to the minimum extent necessary to locate the pier or dock at night for docks serving residential uses. Lighting to serve water-dependent uses shall be the minimum required to accommodate the use and may not be used when the water-dependent aspects of the use are not in operation. vii. Covered Moorage: Covered moorage is not allowed on any moorage facility unless translucent materials are used that allow light penetration through the canopy, or through the roof of legal, pre-existing boat houses. Temporary vessel covers must be attached to the vessel. New boat houses are not allowed. Rowing Center Dock Replacement, Phase II Page 4 of 6 May 25, 2023 viii. Seaplane Moorage: Seaplane moorage may be accommodated at any dock that meets the standards of the Shoreline Master Program. ix. Other Agency Requirements: If deviation from the design standards specified in subsection E7 of this Section, Piers and Docks, is approved by another agency with permitting authority, such as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it shall be approved with a variance, subject to all conditions and requirements of those permitting agencies. Commercial and Industrial – Water Dependent Use Dock Design Standards: Water-dependent commercial and industrial uses may develop docks and piers to the extent that they are required for water-dependent use. Public access shall be provided Maximum Length for Piers and Docks: Minimum needed to serve specific vessels or other water- dependent uses specified in the application. Maximum: 120 ft. from OHWM. Facilities adjacent to a designated harbor area: The dock or pier may extend to the lesser of: a) The general standard, above; or b) The inner harbor line or such point beyond the inner harbor line as is allowed by formal authorization by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or other agency with jurisdiction. Maximum Length for Floats: Minimum needed to serve specific vessels or other water- dependent uses specified in the application. Maximum Width for Piers and Docks: Maximum walkway: 8 ft., but 12 ft. if vehicular access is required for the approved use. Additional width may be allowed to accommodate public access in addition to the water-dependent use. Maximum Width for Ells and Floats: Minimum needed to serve specific vessels or other water- dependent uses specified in the application. Maximum width for Ramp Connecting a Pier/Dock to a Float: Minimum needed to serve specific vessels or other water-dependent uses specified in the application. Maximum Mooring Pilings: Minimum needed to serve specific vessels or other water-dependent uses specified in the application. Setbacks: No portion of a pier or dock may lie closer than 30 ft. to an adjacent property line. Buoy and Float Regulations: i. Buoys Preferred: The use of buoys for moorage is preferable to piers, docks, or floats and buoys may be sited under a shoreline exemption instead of a Substantial Development Permit, provided they do not exceed the cost threshold. ii. Floats: Floats shall be allowed under the following conditions: (a) The float is served by a dock attached to the shore for use of only a tender. The dock shall be the minimum length to allow access to a tender and may not exceed a length of forty feet (40'). Rowing Center Dock Replacement, Phase II Page 5 of 6 May 25, 2023 (b) Floats shall be anchored to allow clear passage on all sides by small watercraft. (c) Floats shall not exceed a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet in size. A float proposed for joint use between adjacent property owners may not exceed one hundred and fifty (150) square feet per residence. Floats for public use shall be sized in order to provide for the specific intended use and shall be limited to the minimum size necessary. (d) A single family residence may only have one float. (e) Floats shall not be located a distance of more than eighty feet (80') beyond the OHWM, except public recreation floats. Environmental Review: Per WAC 197-11-088, the following activities shall be categorically exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review: The repair, remodeling, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing private or public structures, facilities or equipment, including utilities, recreation, and transportation facilities involving no material expansions or changes in use beyond that previously existing; except that, where undertaken wholly or in part on lands covered by water, only minor repair or replacement of structures may be exempt (examples include repair or replacement of piling, ramps, floats, or mooring buoys, or minor repair, alteration, or maintenance of docks). As the proposal includes the replacement of existing floats with no material expansion in total square footage of the floats, the proposal would be exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review. Permit Requirements: Per WAC 173-27-40 of the Shoreline Management Act, normal maintenance or repair of existing structures or developments, including damage by accident, fire or elements. "Normal maintenance" includes those usual acts to prevent a decline, lapse, or cessation from a lawfully established condition. "Normal repair" means to restore a development to a state comparable to its original condition, including but not limited to its size, shape, configuration, location and external appearance, within a reasonable period after decay or partial destruction, except where repair causes substantial adverse effects to shoreline resource or environment. Replacement of a structure or development may be authorized as repair where such replacement is the common method of repair for the type of structure or development and the replacement structure or development is comparable to the original structure or development including but not limited to its size, shape, configuration, location and external appearance and the replacement does not cause substantial adverse effects to shoreline resources or environment. The proposed replacement floats would be exempt from a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit as the proposed floats would not exceed the square footage of the existing floats. A Lake Study would required with the shoreline exemption application to verify that the proposal would result in no net loss of ecological functions. A Shoreline Exemption application would be reviewed within an estimated time frame of 3-4 weeks. Shoreline Exemptions are not subject to any application fees. All fees are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal can be found on the City’s website by clicking “Land Use Applications” on the Community & Economic Development page, then “All Forms (A to Z).” The City now requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. Rowing Center Dock Replacement, Phase II Page 6 of 6 May 25, 2023 Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant is required to have the application materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact Jill Ding, Senior Planner at jding@rentonwa.gov. Expiration: The shoreline exemption is valid for two (2) years of the date of approval.