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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx. 13 Previous hearing EX_24_HEX Home Depot PPTHD Exhibit 13 Previous Hearing Ex 24 Hearing Examiner Home Depot PowerPoint Home Depot Public Hearing Date Names/Titles July 26, 2022 Jill Ding, Senior Planner The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review, Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Street Standards Modification and a Critical Areas Buffer Determination for a Home Depot. The project site is zoned CA and is located within Urban Design District D. A stream, wetland, seismic hazard area, wellhead protection area zone 2, protected slopes and sensitive slopes are mapped on the site. Existing development includes a former Sam’s Club building and surface parking lot. Brief Description The proposed Home Depot would be comprised of a 109,800 -square foot main building and a 32,580- square foot Garden Center. The existing building is one story and approximately 24 feet in height. The existing parking lot would provide a total of 374 surface parking stalls. The proposal would utilize the four existing curb cuts for access. Brief Description A 14-day public comment period commenced on February 28, 2022 and ended on March 14, 2022. Staff received two public comment as well as comments from the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE). Brief Description Cont. The proposal is consistent with relevant Comprehensive Plan Land Use policies. The proposal is compliant with all relevant zoning regulations if all conditions of approval are complied with. The proposal is compliant with the Urban Design Regulations if all conditions of approval are complied with. The requested Street Standards Modification is consistent with the modification criteria if all conditions of approval are complied with. Site Plan and Street Standards Modification Analysis There are 374 total parking stalls identified on the project site. City code would require 342 parking stalls for the proposal. Parking Analysis identified a peak parking demand of 1.41 stalls per 1,000 sq. ft. or 220 stalls for the proposed Home Depot. Applicant is proposing 281 stalls, which would be an 18% reduction in required parking, but 61 more stalls than required by the Parking Analysis. Parking Analysis A Type-F (fish bearing) Stream and a Category III Wetland are mapped on the site. A Type-F stream requires a standard buffer of 115 feet with a 15-foot building setback. A Category III wetland requires a standard buffer of 100 feet with a 15-foot building setback. A buffer determination is requested in accordance with RMC 4-3-050B.1.(g) "Sites Separated from Critical Areas" for the garden center addition. Staff recommends approval of the buffer determination, provided an enhancement plan is provided to enhance the buffer. Critical Areas Buffer Determination Analysis Police and Fire Prevention staff indicate that sufficient resources exist to furnish services to the proposed development. Water and sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. Water and sewer improvements will be required within the project site. The applicant submitted a Drainage Report, prepared by Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. The proposed project would utilize the existing stormwater system. The project would be required to comply with the City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual SWDM). Availability of Public Services King County Metro Transit is planning to route the new RapidRide I-Line on Talbot Road S. Dedication would be required in accordance with the most current version of the RapidRide I-Line plans. S Grady Way is classified as a Principal Arterial. Half street improvements including 0.5 foot- wide curb, 8 foot-wide landscaped planter, 8 foot-wide sidewalk, 2 feet of clear space at back of sidewalk, and dedication would be required. Street lighting and storm water improvements are required along the public street frontages. Availability of Public Services Staff recommends approval of the Home Depot project, File No. LUA21-000452, SA-H, ECF, MOD as depicted in Exhibits 2 and 3, subject to 34 conditions of approval. Recommendation