HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx25_Advisory Notes to ApplicantADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
LUA17-000169
March 27, 2017
Name: Earlington Townhomes
Application Date:13045 Renton Ave S
Renton, WA 98178-4950
Site Address:
PLAN - Planning Review - Land Use Version 1 |
Police Plan Review Comments Contact: Cyndie Parks | 425-430-7521 | cparks@rentonwa.gov
Recommendations: LUA17 000169; Earlington Townhomes
Location: 8074 S 132nd Street, Renton
Estimated CFS Annually: 55
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Theft from construction sites is one of the most commonly reported crimes in the City. To protect materials and equipment it is
recommended that all materials and tools be locked up when not in use. The site will need security lighting, and any construction trailer or
storage area should be completely fenced in with portable chain link fencing. The fence will provide both a physical and psychological
barrier to any prospective criminal and will demonstrate that the area is private property. Construction trailers should be kept locked when
not in use, and should be fitted with heavy duty deadbolts with a minimum 1 1/2” throw when bolted. Glass windows in construction trailers
should be shatter resistant. Toolboxes and storage containers should be secured with heavy duty padlocks and kept locked when not in use.
“No Trespassing” signs should be posted on the property during the construction phase. These signs will aid police in making contacts with
unwanted individuals on the property if they are observed vandalizing or stealing building materials.
COMPLETED COMPLEX
Each residential unit should have solid core doors, preferably metal or solid wood, with peepholes. The doors should have heavy duty
deadbolt locks with a minimum 1 ½” throw and installed with 3” wood screws. Any external storage areas should also have solid wood or
metal doors, with deadbolts and latch guards installed.
Sliding windows and glass patio doors should have secondary locks installed to restrict movement. Simply placing a sturdy, fitted dowel into
the tracks may be adequate.
Alarm systems are recommended for each residential unit. Any stairways at the complex should be constructed of lattice, wood or metal
railing so that visibility is possible through them. There should not be solid walls in any stairway that would limit visibility up and down the
stairs, or provide a place for a criminal to hide. Balcony construction should also be of lattice or railing – no solid walls, for the same reason.
Security lighting should be installed along sidewalks, in stairways, foyers, alleys, and pathways. Each residential unit should have individual
unit numbers clearly posted with numbers at least 6” in height and of a color contrasting with the building. Unit numbers should also be
illuminated so that they are easily located. This will assist emergency personnel in locating the correct location for response.
Landscaping should be installed with the objective of allowing visibility: not too dense or too high. Too much landscaping will make residents
feel isolated and will provide criminals with concealment to commit crimes such as burglary and vandalism.
I have concerns regarding the two park areas on each end of the “triangle”. I cannot discern if there is going to be a fence lining this
property’s boundaries, but both these sites will be tempting loitering locations for unwanted subjects (especially if there are benches installed
). I recommend fencing be installed along the Renton Ave S / S 132nd St side of the property – even if only four feet in height, to delineate
between public and private space.
Although this area isn’t known for a large amount of pedestrian traffic, there is an alternative school located west of this project and students
frequently travel on foot from Renton Ave S onto 132nd to get to school. If there isn’t a barrier along this property’s boundary lines, students
will utilize Earlington Townhomes as a short cut over onto 132nd. And – they will most likely use the landscaped green space areas as
resting points in their travels to and from school.
Planning Review Comments Contact: Clark Close | 425-430-7289 | cclose@rentonwa.gov
Recommendations: 1. RMC section 4 4 030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise
approved by the Development Services Division.
2. Multi family construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday
through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work
shall be permitted on Sundays.
3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an appropriate ground cover over any portion
of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative
measures such as mulch, sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design Manual as
adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and March 31st of each year. The Development
Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to final inspection and approval of the permit.
4. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is being cleared.
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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
LUA17-000169
PLAN - Planning Review - Land Use Version 1 |
Planning Review Comments Contact: Clark Close | 425-430-7289 | cclose@rentonwa.gov
5. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or fluids, operate any equipment,
install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained.
6. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around the drip lines of all retained trees,
or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO
TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or
groups of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the applicant shall provide
supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees.
7. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible for adhering to the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and /or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit.
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