HomeMy WebLinkAboutERC Report RRFA Fire Impact FeeDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ERC MEETING DATE: September 25, 2017
Project Name: Renton Regional Fire Authority Fire Impact Fee
Owner: City of Renton
Applicant: City of Renton
Contact: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
File Number: LUA 17-000629, ECF
Project Manager: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager
Project Summary: Proposed amendments to City Code to collect the fire impact fee on behalf of
the Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA). Additionally, adoption of the RRFA’s
Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) into the Capital Facilities element of the City’s
Comprehensive Plan. Finally, the RRFA has requested that the City adopt the
impact fee rate determined by the rate study and utilized in the CFP to be the
rate needed in order to maintain levels of service. The rates for many land uses
are an increase in the rate the City is currently charging.
Project Location: Citywide
Exist. Bldg. Area SF: N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint):
Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross):
N/A
N/A
Site Area: N/A Total Building Area GSF: N/A
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a
Determination of Non-Significance (DNS).
PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND
With the formation of the Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA), the City and the Fire Authority
need to shift from the City collecting the fee directly to the City collecting the fee on behalf of the
Fire Authority (similar to the school impact fees). The Fire Authority has adopted a Capital Facilities
Plan, which serves as the basis for the impact fee. Similar to the process followed by school
districts, the Fire Authority has submitted the Capital Facilities Plan to the Council and requested
that the City collect the fire impact fee on their behalf. The Code section regarding impact fees
needs to be amended to facilitate this change in the administration of the fire impact fee.
Additionally, the City needs to adopt the RRFA’s Capital Facilities Plan into the Capital Facilities
element of the Renton Comprehensive Plan. Finally, the City needs to decide on approval or denial
of the RRFA’s request to update the fire impact fee rates. The rate requested is the rate that h as
been determined to be needed in order for the RRFA to be able to maintain service levels as
growth occurs.
City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Environmental Review Committee Report
RENTON REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY FIRE IMPACT FEE LUA 17-000629, ECF
Report of September 25, 2017 Page 2 of 2
ERC Report 17-000629
PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those
project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and
environmental regulations.
A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation
Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible
Officials:
Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period.
B. Mitigation Measures
None.
C. Exhibits
None.
D. Environmental Impacts
There are no environmental impacts that are anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposal.
E. Comments of Reviewing Departments
The proposal will be circulated to City Department Division Reviewers and appropriate agencies.
All substantive comments will be provided to the Responsible Officials for their consideration and
possible recommendation that the comments be incorporated as “Advisory Notes to Applicant.”
Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Comments and Appeals of the environmental
determination must be filed in writin g on or before 5:00 PM on October 13, 2017.
Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be filed
in writing at the City Clerk’s office along with the required fee. Additional information regarding the
appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, Renton City Hall - 7th Floor, 1055 S. Grady
Way, Renton WA 98057.