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PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
108th Ave SE Apartments
17023 108th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98055
PRE 24-000107
April 18, 2024
Contact Information:
Planner: Jill Ding, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Huy Huynh, 425-430-7384, hhuynh@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 to engineers, architects, and contractors who will work on the project. You will
need to submit an PDF copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or
environmental permits.
When the project application is ready for submittal, you may email the project planner to
start the prescreen process. Similarly, you may contact the assigned planner if there are any
questions regarding submittal requirements.
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).
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 2, 2024
TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: 108th Ave Apartments
1. The preliminary fire flow is 1,500 gpm. A minimum of two fire hydrants
are required. One within 150-feet and one within 300-feet of each of the
buildings. One hydrant is required within 50-feet of all fire department
connections for the fire sprinkler systems. At least one new fire hydrant
is required for this proposed project. Water is provided by Soos Creek
Water District. A water availability certificate is required to be provided
to us.
2. Fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $579.41 per multifamily
unit and there is no charge for parking garage spaces. This fee is paid
at the time of building permit issuance. Credit is available if any
existing structures are removed.
3. Approved fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are required throughout
all the buildings. Direct outside access is required to the fire sprinkler
riser room. Fire alarm system is required to be fully addressable and full
detection is required. Separate plans and permits required by the fire
department for fire sprinklers and fire alarms. Please note that in Renton
NFPA 13R fire sprinkler systems are only allowed up to a maximum of
12,000 square feet.
4. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required within 150-
feet of all points on all buildings. Fire lane signage required for the on-
site roadways. The required turning radius is 25-feet inside and 45-feet
outside. Roadways shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide. Roadways
shall support a minimum of a 30-ton vehicle and 75-psi point loading.
The maximum grade allowed is 15 percent. An approved turnaround is
required as the dead-end roadway is over 150 feet long. A
hammerhead style turn around is acceptable. See attached diagram.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 16th, 2024
June 20, 2011
TO: Jill Ding, Planning
FROM: Huy Huynh, Development Engineering
SUBJECT: 108th Ave SE Apartments
PRE24-000107
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 0087100-0295.
The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the
applicant.
WATER
1. The subject development is within the water service area of Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
A water availability certificate from Soos Creek Water and Sewer District is required as part of the
Land use Application.
2. A copy of the water main improvements plans shall be submitted to the City of Renton as a part
of the City’s Civil Construction permit.
3. The number and locations of fire hydrants shall be determined by the City of Renton Fire
Department as part of the review of the project plans.
SEWER
1. The subject development is within the water service area of Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
A sewer availability certificate from Soos Creek Water and Sewer District is required as a part of
the Land use Application.
2. A copy of the sewer main improvement plans shall be submitted to the City of Renton as a part of
the City’s Civil Construction permit.
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3. If the existing homes on the sites are served by private on-site septic systems, the septic systems
shall be abandoned in accordance with King County Department of Health regulations and Renton
Municipal Code.
Surface Water
1. There is an existing 12in stormwater main located 108th Ave SE (see record drawing R-260308).
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 City’s Flow Control Duration Standard Area matching Forested
Conditions. The site falls within the Black River drainage basin and Panther Creek subbasin. The
site does not fall within the City’s Aquifer Protection Area (APA).
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 enhanced 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. Any new storm conveyance installed on or off-site shall be designed and sized in accordance with
standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2022 RSWDM and shall account for the total upstream
tributary area, assuming developed conditions for onsite tributary areas and existing conditions
for any offsite tributary areas.
7. A geotechnical soils report for the site is required per the 2022 Renton Surface Water Design
Manual Section C.1.3. Any removal of existing underground storage tanks and/or contaminated
soils will be required to meet all local, State and Federal requirements.
8. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
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 is charged per square foot of new impervious surface at $0.92 per square
foot, but not less than $2,300.
• The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/DocView.aspx?id=10067864&dbid=1&repo=Cityof
Renton
TRANSPORTATION
1. Per City code 4-6-060 frontage improvements are required for new construction in excess of
$175,000. The proposed project fronts 108th Ave SE to the East:
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a. 108th Ave SE is classified as Minor Arterial with an existing right of way (ROW) width
ranging from of 60’ to 65’ as measured using the King County Assessor’s Map. Per RMC 4-
6-060, to meet the City’s complete street standards for Minor Arterial streets, a minimum
ROW width of 91 feet is required. Per City code 4-6-060, half street improvements shall
include a pavement width of 54 feet (27 feet from centerline including a new 5’ bike), a
0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip, an 8-foot sidewalk, 2-foot minimum clearance
between sidewalk and property line, street trees and storm drainage improvements.
Since the existing street wide are vary along the project frontage, the dedication of ROW
fronting the site will be vary from 12.5’ to 15.5’ depending on final survey.
b. To the West, Renton subdivision plat is installing part of a through road. This project will
complete the remaining half by installing half street improvements including 10-foot
pavement, 0.5-foot curb, 8-foot planter, and 5-foot sidewalk. An additional dedication of
23.5-feet from the North property line is required.
2. On and off-site ADA, curbing, sidewalk and parking lot/drive-aisle improvements will be reviewed
in conjunction with the civil construction permit and will require a grading plan consisting of spot
elevations and slopes showing that ADA and City specifications are being met.
3. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations.
a. A minimum separation of 5 feet is required between driveway and the property line.
b. Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 15%. Driveways exceeding 8% shall provide
slotted drains.
c. The width of any driveway shall not exceed thirty feet (30') exclusive of the radii of the
returns or the taper section.
4. Undergrounding of all existing and proposed utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-090.
5. Street lighting is required for a project that consists of more than four (4) residential units. See
RMC 4-6-060 for street lighting requirements.
6. Sites that generate 20 or more net new peak hour trips (either in the AM peak or PM peak) are
required to do a traffic impact analysis. The trips should be calculated based on the guidelines of
the current ITE Trip Generation Manual. Refer to the attached policy guidelines for traffic impact
analysis for guidelines. If the site generates 20 or more new peak hour trips in either AM peak or
PM peak, then applicant should contact the City to get information of the locations where traffic
analysis is required.
7. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City ’s
Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
8. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be charged based on the rate
at the time of building permit issuance.
a. The 2024 transportation impact fee for apartment is $7,550.02
b. Unless noted otherwise in the Fee Schedule, the 2024 transportation impact fee is
$8,031.94 per net new PM peak Hour Vehicle Trip per PM Peak Hour Vehicle Trip.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. A 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. Maximum exposed retaining wall height is 6-ft and shall be setback a minimum of 3-ft from the right-
of-way as outlined in RMC 4-4-040 – Fences, Hedges and Retaining Walls.
3. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance with
code requirements.
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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.
4. 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
5. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate
sheets.
6. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2024 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 18, 2024
TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE24-000107
FROM: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: 108th Ave SE Apartment –
17023 108th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98055
Parcel No. 0087000295
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, Development
Engineering 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 applicant is proposing the construction of three (3) townhome buildings on
a property located at 17023 108th Ave SE (APN 0087000295). The project site is vacant and totals
approximately 42,180 square feet (0.97 acres) in size and is within the Residential-14 (R-14) zoning
designation. The site is designated Residential High Density (RHD) in the Comprehensive Plan. The
proposed townhomes would include a total of 13 new dwelling units. A total of 26 parking spaces
are proposed for the townhome units. Vehicular access is proposed via a new dead end 20-foot
wide driveway off of 108th Ave SE. According to COR Maps, no critical areas are mapped on the
site.
Current Use: The site is currently vacant.
1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The property is located within the Residential
High Density (RHD) land use designation and the Residential-14 (R-14) zoning designation.
Attached dwellings - townhouses are a permitted use within the R-14 zone.
2. Density Requirements: There are no minimum net density requirements for townhouse
development in the R-14 zone. The maximum net density is 14 dwelling units per acre (du/ac).
The Residential High Density Land Use designation is intended to create new units where
access, topography, and adjacent land uses create conditions appropriate for a variety of
housing unit types, or where there is existing multifamily development.
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The area of public and private streets (excluding alleys) and critical areas (excluding buffers)
would be deducted from the gross site area to determine the “net” site area prior to
calculating density. In order to calculate the proposed density of the project, any area of
public road, private easement, and/or critical area dedication must be known. The gross site
area is approximately 0.97 acres. Based on the 0.97 gross site area, the proposal for thirteen
(13) dwelling units would result in a gross density of 13.4 du/ac (13 units / 0.97 acres = 13.4
du/ac). The proposed gross density of 13.4 du/ac would be within the density range
permitted for the R-14 zone, however the applicant would be required to submit a density
worksheet at the time of formal land use application demonstrating co mpliance with the
net density requirements.
3. Development Standards: The project is subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development Standards
for Residential Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application (noted as
“R-14 standards” herein).
Maximum Number of Dwellings – N/A for attached dwellings.
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size in the R-14 zone is 3,000 square
feet. The minimum lot depth is 60 feet. The minimum lot width is 30 feet for interior lots and
40 feet for corner lots. The existing lot appears to comply with the lot dimensional
requirements for the R-14 zone.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and
the property line and any private access easement. The required setbacks in the R-14 zone
are 15 feet for the front yard (10 feet when access taken from an alley), 10 feet for the rear
yard, 4 feet for interior side yards (none for attached dwelling units), and 15 feet for
secondary front yards. The proposed townhomes appear to meet the setback requirements
for the R-14 zone.
Building Height – The maximum wall plate height is 24 feet with 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 pre-application materials did not indicate a proposal for
building height expansion. An increase up to 32 ft. possible subject to administrative
conditional use permit approval. Elevations were not provided with the preapplication
materials; building height would be verified at the time of formal land use application.
Building Coverage – The R-14 zone allows a maximum building coverage of 65% of the lot
area. Building coverage requirements for the site would be verified at the time of formal
land use application.
Impervious Surface Coverage – The maximum impervious surface would be limited to 80%.
Impervious surface requirements for the site would be verified at the time of formal land
use application.
Maximum Number of Units per Building – No more than six (6) units per building.
4. Residential Design and Open Space Standards: All new residential dwelling units in the R-14
zone would be subject to the Residential Design Standards outlined in RMC 4-2-115.
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Residential Design Review occurs as part of the Building Permit Review. For example, site
design requirements for townhomes in the R-14 zones would require 350 square feet of
common open space for each unit in the development. Open space may not have a slope
greater than 5%. Each ground-related dwelling shall have a private yard that is at least 250
square feet in size with no dimension less than eight feet (8') in width. An additional two
hundred fifty (250) square feet of open space per unit shall be added to the required amount
of common open space for each unit that is not ground related. An example of the residential
design standard requirement includes building entry must take access from and face a street,
park, common green, pocket park, pedestrian easement, or open space. Open space should
be contiguous to the majority of the dwellings in the development, accessible to all dwellings,
and shall be at least thirty feet (30') wide. All site design, open space and residential design
standards applicable to the R-14 zone would be verified at the time of formal land use
application.
5. Screening: Screening must be provided for all surface-mounted and roof top utility and
mechanical equipment. The site plan application will need to include elevations and details
for the proposed methods of screening (see RMC 4-4-095).
6. Refuse and Recycling Areas: A minimum of one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet per dwelling
unit in multi-family residences shall be provided for recyclables deposit areas. A minimum of
three (3) square feet per dwelling unit shall be provided for refuse deposit areas. A total
minimum area of eighty (80) square feet shall be provided for refuse and recyclables deposit
areas. Architectural design of any structure enclosing an outdoor refuse or recyclables deposit
area or any building primarily used to contain a refuse or recyclables deposit area shall be
consistent with the design of the primary structure(s) on the site as determined by the
Administrator. Enclosures for outdoor refuse or recyclables deposit areas/collection points
and separate buildings used primarily to contain a refuse or recyclables deposit
area/collection point shall have gate openings at least twelve feet (12') wide for haulers. In
addition, the gate opening for any separate building or other roofed structure used primarily
as a refuse or recyclables deposit area/collection point shall have a vertical clearance of at
least eleven feet (11'), but no more than fourteen feet (14'). Weather protection of refuse
and recyclables shall be en-sured by using weather-proofed containers or by providing a roof
over the storage area. See RMC 4-4-090 for additional information and standards. Compliance
with the refuse and recyclable standards for multi-family use must be demonstrated at the
time of formal land use application.
7. 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 or grading plan. A fence
and/or wall detail should also be included on the plan. A fence taller than 6 feet shall require
a building permit or an explicit exemption from the Building Official. 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. 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.
8. Landscaping: Except for 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
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along street frontages is 10 feet and shall contain trees, shrubs, and landscaping. Street trees
in the ROW planter will also be required. A fifteen-foot (15') wide partially sight-obscuring
landscaped visual barrier, or ten-foot (10') wide fully sight-obscuring landscaped visual
barrier, is required along common property lines when a multi-family residential zone or use
abuts a less intensive residential zone.
Please refer to landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) for additional general and specific
landscape requirements. A conceptual landscape plan demonstrating compliance with the
landscape standards shall be submitted at the time of land use application.
9. Significant Tree Retention: 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, properties subject to
an active land development permit shall comply with minimum tree credit retention
requirements of a minimum of 30 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
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
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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.
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/planting plan and tree retention
and tree credit worksheet prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be reviewed
at the time of the land use application.
10. Parking: Townhouse development requires two (2) onsite parking stalls per dwelling unit.
Parking spaces within the garages shall be a minimum of 9’x20’.
Bicycle parking based on 0.5 spaces per one dwelling unit would be required for the project.
The bicycle parking shall be provided for secure extended use and shall protect the entire
bicycle and its components and accessories from theft and weather. Acceptable examples
include bike lockers, bike check-in systems, in-building parking, and limited access fenced
areas with weather protection. Designated bicycle parking spaces within individual garages
can count toward the minimum requirement.
11. Access/Driveways: Access to the site is proposed via a 20-foot wide dead end driveway access
off of 108th Ave SE. There is a public street under construction to the west of the project site
as part of a new residential subdivision (LUA16-000981). As part of the development of the
proposed townhome project, the applicant would be required to extend the dead end street
abutting the project site to the west to 108th Ave SE to provide a through street connection.
This would include the construction of half street improvements, including paving, curb and
gutter, an 8-foot wide landscape strip, and sidewalk.
The maximum driveway slopes cannot exceed 15%. If the grade exceeds 15%, a variance is
required. Driveways exceeding 8% shall provide slotted drains at the lower end.
12. Critical Areas: No critical areas are mapped on the project site.
13. Environmental Review: The construction of nine (9) or more dwelling units on a project site
would be subject to Environmental (SEPA) Review in accordance with WAC 197-11-800.
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14. Site Plan Approval: Per RMC 4-9-200, site plan review is required for any development in the
R-14 zone. The purpose of the site plan review process is to analyze the detailed arrangement
of project elements to mitigate negative impacts where necessary to ensure project
compatibility with the physical characteristics of a site and with the surrounding area. Site
plan review ensures quality development consistent with City goals and policies. Site plan
review analyzes elements including, but not limited to, site layout, building orientation and
design, pedestrian and vehicular environment, landscaping, natural features of the site,
screening and buffering, parking and loading facilities, and illumination to ensure
compatibility with potential future development. Decisional criteria for site plan approval are
itemized in RMC 4-9-200.E.3.
15. Permit Requirements: The proposed project would require an Administrative Site Plan
Review and Environmental (SEPA) Review. All land use permits would be processed within an
estimated time frame of 6-8 weeks. The 2024 application fees are as follows: Administrative
Site Plan Review is $3,030 and Environmental (SEPA) review is $1,800. The fee for any Code
Modifications are $290 each. A 5% technology fee would also be assessed at the time of land
use application. All fees are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land use
application submittal can be found on the City’s Permit Center website (www.Rentonwa.gov).
The City now requires electronic plan submittal for all applications.
In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction and building permits may
be required.
16. Public Information Sign: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II and Type III 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.
17. Impact Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would
be required. Fees change periodically and the fees in effect at the time of building permit
issuance would apply. For informational purposes, the 2023 impact fees are as follows:
• A Fire Impact fee of $579.41 per new multi-family dwelling unit;
• A Transportation Impact fee of $6,987.79 per new townhouse unit;
• A Parks Impact fee of $2,222.84 per dwelling unit; and
• A Renton School District Impact fee of $4,257 per dwelling unit (plus and additional 5%
processing fee).
The city’s 2023-2024 fee schedule is available for your review on the City’s website.
18. Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant shall have the
materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact
Jill Ding, Senior Planner, at 425-430-6598 or jding@rentonwa.gov to submit prescreen
materials and subsequent land use application.
19. Expiration: Once the Site Plan approval has been granted. The Site Plan approval is valid for a
period of two (2) years from the date of approval, unless an extension is granted by the
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Administrator. A single two (2) year extension may be granted for good cause by the
Administrator. It is the applicant’s responsibility to monitor the expiration dates.
From: Robert Shuey Sent: Friday, March 29, 2024 9:23 AM To: Jill Ding Subject: RE24-000107 • Building Review - Pre App/Pre Sub • Pre-Application Meeting Submittal v1 My comment: This project shall comply with WAC 51-50-0429 – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. Required Infrastructure shall be shown on submitted plans. Thank you, Rob Shuey, Building Official, CBO Development Services Director City of Renton | CED | Building Division 1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 Virtual Permit Center | Online Applications and Inspections D: (425) 430-7290 | M: (206) 550-8523 | rshuey@rentonwa.gov