HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit5_Transportation_Concurrancy_PACCARDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: August 4, 2023
TO: Brianna Burroughs, Associate Planner
FROM: Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Director
SUBJECT: Traffic Concurrency Test
Paccar Kenworth R&D Building Alteration; LUA23-000230
485 Houser Way N (APN 7223000010)
The applicant, PACCAR, is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review for the construction of a new
6,000 sf second floor mezzanine level inside an existing structure to provide additional office
space. In addition, the project includes alterations to roughly 5 ,000 sf of existing first floor office
space, construction of a new 90’ x 22’ exterior canopy, and a 688 sf second story balcony. All
work would occur within the existing 23,820 sf building envelope. The PACCAR site totals
approximately 66 acres and is comprised of multiple parcels. The proposed work would occur at
485 Houser Way S (APN 722300010), located in the Heavy Industrial (IH) zone and Employment
Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan designation. The site is currently accessed off Houser Way N. No
changes parking, access, or landscaping are proposed. The applicant submitted an Environmental
Checklist and Traffic Memo with the application.
The proposed development would generate approximately 65 net new average weekday daily
trips. During the weekday AM peak hour, the project would generate approximately 9 net new
trips (8 inbound and 1 outbound). During the weekday PM peak hour, the project would generate
approximately 9 net new trips (2 inbound and 7 outbound). The proposed project passes the City
of Renton Traffic Concurrency Test per RMC 4-6-070.D as follows:
Traffic Concurrency Test Criteria Pass
Implementation of citywide Transportation Plan Yes
Within allowed growth levels Yes
Project subject to transportation mitigation or impact fees Yes
Site specific street improvements to be completed by project N/A
Traffic Concurrency Test Passes
LUA23-000230 Exhibit 5
DocuSign Envelope ID: 159A417A-1EDB-4F08-A72F-D715A2DCA7DA
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Evaluation of Test Criteria
Implementation of citywide Transportation Plan: The City’s investment in completion of the
forecast traffic improvements is greater than 100% of the scheduled expenditure through 2023.
Within allowed growth levels: The citywide traffic concurrency trip capacity for concurrency with
the city adopted model for 2023 is 2,111 trips. The trip balance provides sufficient capacity to
accommodate a reduction of approximately 9 trips from this project. A resulting 2,102 trips are
remaining.
Project subject to transportation mitigation or impact fees: The project will be subject to
transportation impact fees at time of building permit issuances for the project.
Site specific street improvements to be completed by project: The project does not expand the
building footprint; therefore, no frontage improvements are required per RMC 4-6-060.
However, any off-site improvements identified through SEPA or land use approval will be
completed prior to final certificate of occupancy.
Background Information on Traffic Concurrency Test for Renton
The City of Renton Traffic Concurrency requirements for proposed development projects are
covered under Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-6-070. The specific concurrency test requirement
is covered in RMC 4-6-070.D, which is listed for reference:
D. CONCURRENCY REVIEW PROCESS:
1. Test Required: A concurrency test shall be conducted by the Department for each nonexempt
development activity. The concurrency test shall determine consistency with the adopted Citywide
Level of Service Index and Concurrency Management System established in the Transportation
Element of the Renton Comprehensive Plan, according to rules and procedures established by the
Department. The Department shall issue an initial concurrency test result describing the outcome
of the concurrency test.
2. Written Finding Required: Prior to approval of any nonexempt development activity permit
application, a written finding of concurrency shall be made by the City as part of the
development permit approval. The finding of concurrency shall be made by the dec ision maker
with the authority to approve the accompanying development permits required for a
development activity. A written finding of concurrency shall apply only to the specific land uses,
densities, intensities, and development project described in the application and development
permit.
3. Failure of Test: If no reconsideration is requested, or if upon reconsideration a project fails
the concurrency test, the project application shall be denied by the decision maker with the
authority to approve the accompanying development activity permit application.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 159A417A-1EDB-4F08-A72F-D715A2DCA7DA
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The Concurrency Management System established in the Transportation Element on page XI -65
of the Comprehensive Plan states the following:
Based upon the test of the citywide Transportation Plan, consideration of growth levels
included in the LOS-tested Transportation Plan, payment of a Transportation Mitigation
Fee, and an application of site-specific mitigation, development will have met City of
Renton concurrency requirements.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 159A417A-1EDB-4F08-A72F-D715A2DCA7DA