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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE_Preapplication_Meeting_Summary_180618_v1PRE-APPLICATION MEETING FOR DUNLAP BIBLE FELLOWSHIP PRE17-000610 CITY OF RENTON Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division September 28, 2017 Contact Information: Planner: Clark H. Close, 425-430-7289, cclose@rentonwa.gov Public Works Plan Reviewer: Rohini Nair, 425-430-7298, rnair@rentonwa.gov Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024, cthomas@rentonrfa.org Building Department Reviewer: Craig Burnell, 425-430-7290, cburnell@rentonwa.gov Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on the project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or environmental permits. Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened before making all of the required copies. 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, Department of Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council). DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE:September 26, 2017 June 20, 2011 TO:Clark Close, Land Use Planning section FROM:Rohini Nair, Plan Review section SUBJECT:Dunlap Bible Fellowship preapp 280 Hardie Way SW PRE17-000610 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, which is a conditional use change to have church services (religious gatherings) in multi-tenant building in CA zone. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant. WATER The development site is within the City of Renton’s water service area. The information provided at this time mention that there will not be any plumbing changes. Water section has no comments. Any future building addition will require a separate preapplication, and the associated water comments for the building addition will be provided at that time when more information is provided to the City for review. Existing background water info for the site The proposed development is within the City of Renton’s water service area and in the 300-pressure zone. The development is outside of the City’s wellhead protection areas. There is (are) existing water main(s) in the vicinity of the site: 6-inch water main in Hardie Ave SW that can deliver a maximum capacity of 1,400 gallons per minute (gpm) – refer to City water project plan no. W-0170 12-inch water main in Hardie Ave SW that can deliver a maximum capacity of 1,600 gallons per minute (gpm) – refer to City water project plan no. W-W-0696 The static water pressure is approximately 106 psi at ground elevation of 54 feet. Dunlap Bible Fellowship preapp – PRE17-000610 Page 2 of 3 September 26, 2017 There is an existing 3/4-inch domestic water meter serving the existing building. There are 2 existing fire hydrants within 300 feet of the existing building and each hydrant can deliver 1,000 gpm. SANITARY SEWER The development site is within the City of Renton’s sewer service area. The information provided at this time mention that there will not be any plumbing changes. Any commercial kitchen will require grease trap/grease interceptor. Sewer section has no comments. Any future building addition will require a separate preapplication, and the associated sewer comments for the building addition will be provided at that time when more information is provided to the City for review. SURFACE WATER 1. Per the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual, a drainage review is required from i) Projects that adds or will result in 2,000 square feet or more of new impervious surface, replaced impervious surface, or new plus replaced impervious surface, OR ii) Project proposes 7,000 square feet or more of land disturbing activity, OR iii) Project proposes to construct or modify a drainage pipe/ditch that is 12 inches or more in size/depth, or receives storm water runoff or surface water from a drainage pipe/ditch that is 12 inches or more in size/depth, OR iv) Project contains or is adjacent to a flood, erosion, or steep slope hazard area as defined in RMC 4-3-050, or projects located within a Landslide Hazard Drainage Area, OR v) The project is a redevelopment project proposing $100,000 or more of improvements to an existing high-use site. Information provide at this stage mention that the project does not propose any changes to the impervious surface area. No land disturbing activity is proposed. Therefore, drainage review is not triggered. Any future building addition will require a separate preapplication, and the associated stormwater comments for the building addition will be provided at that time when more information is provided to the City for review. TRANSPORTATION 1. Street frontage improvements are not required since the proposed project does not have any building addition to the existing building or does not propose any change to the existing parking lot. Dunlap Bible Fellowship preapp – PRE17-000610 Page 3 of 3 September 26, 2017 Any future project that includes new construction or building addition costing more than $50,000 will require a separate preapplication with a review of frontage improvements and any right of way dedication requirements. 2. Provide information to the City regarding the change in number of people who will be coming and going from the site due to the proposed change. This information is used to determine the trip changes from the existing use to the new use. City standards require traffic impact study for projects that generate 20 or more new peak hour trips in the AM or the PM. 3. Transportation impact fee is applicable for projects if there is increase in number of trips generated due to proposed changes. If there is increase in trips, payment of the transportation impact fee is applicable at the time of building permit issuance. GENERAL COMMENTS 1. All plan review for the City is now paperless. Please see http://rentonwa.gov/paperless/ for more information. K:\Preapps\2017\PRE17000610_Dunlap Bible Fellowship\02.Review Comments DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE:September 28, 2017 TO:Pre-Application File No. 17-000610 FROM:Clark Close, Senior Planner SUBJECT:Dunlap Bible Fellowship – 280 Hardie Ave SW 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, 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 for purchase for $50.00 plus tax from the Finance Division on the first floor of City Hall or online at www.rentonwa.gov. Project Proposal: The subject property is located near the intersection of SW Sunset Blvd and Hardie Ave SW at 280 Hardie Ave SW (APN 182305-9149). The parcel size is 19,405 square feet (0.45 acres) and is zoned Commercial Arterial (CA). The applicant proposes to use one of the unoccupied buildings suites to host Sunday services for a group of about 18-40 people with the occasional Wednesday evening midweek service. The vacant suite is located between the Peoples Insurance Agency and Cedar Dental Group. The applicant is seeking to add illuminated signage and potentially make an addition to a mostly rectangular shaped building. The parcel contains approximately 24 surface parking space located on the north and south sides of the building. Access to the site is from Hardie Ave SW. City of Renton (COR) Maps has mapped the site with protected slopes. Current Use: The property is currently developed with a 4,141 sf office building constructed in 1982. Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Requirements: The property is located within the Commercial & Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation and the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning classification. The property is also located within Urban Design District ‘D’, and therefore subject to additional design elements. Commercial & Mixed Use designations are areas with established commercial and office areas near principle arterials. Residential uses are allowed as part of mixed-use developments, and support new office and commercial development that is more intensive than what exists to create a vibrant district and increase employment opportunities. The intention of this designation is to transform strip commercial development into business districts through the intensification of uses and with cohesive site planning, landscaping, signage, circulation, Dunlap Bible Fellowship, PRE17-000610 Page 2 of 7 September 28, 2017 K:\Preapps\2017\PRE17000610_Dunlap Bible Fellowship\02.Review Comments parking, and the provision of public amenity features. The CA Zone provides for a wide variety of retail sales, services, and other commercial activities along high-volume traffic corridors. Religious institutions require a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit in the CA zone. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120A, “Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application (noted as “CA standards” herein). These standards are available on the City’s website at http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Renton/#!/renton04/Renton0402/Renton0402120A.html #4-2-120A. Density – N/A. Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size in the CA zone is 5,000 square feet. There are no minimum requirements for lot width or depth within the CA zone at this location. No changes are proposed to the existing commercial lot. Building Coverage – The CA zone allows a maximum building coverage of 65 percent, or 75 percent if parking is provided within a building or within an onsite parking garage. The parking is proposed to remain surface parking only (see additional comments related to parking below). The proposed building area covers approximately 22 percent (22%) of the gross lot area and would be compliant with the 65% building coverage limitations. The applicant is considering a building addition to the existing structure. If a building addition is proposed to the lot, it is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate compliance with building coverage requirements at the time of formal application. Building Setbacks – Setbacks are the distance between the building and the property line or any private access easement or tract. Setback requirements in the CA zone are as follows: Minimum Front Yard 15 ft. The minimum setback may be reduced to 0 ft. through the site plan review process, provided blank walls are not located within the reduced setback. Maximum Front Yard 20 ft. Minimum Secondary Front Yard 15 ft. The minimum setback may be reduced to 0 ft. through the site plan review process, provided blank walls are not located within the reduced setback. Maximum Secondary Front Yard 20 ft. Minimum Rear Yard None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts a lot zoned residential. Minimum Side Yard None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned residential Clear Vision Area In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030. The project site abuts a Commercial Arterial parcels to the north, south and east. Hardie Ave SW is located to the west. It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate compliance with building setbacks at the time of formal application. Gross Floor Area – There is no minimum requirement for gross floor area. Building Height – Maximum building height in the CA zone is 50 feet or 60 feet for mixed-use (commercial and residential) in the same building. Heights may exceed the CA zone’s maximum height with a Conditional Use Permit. With conditional use permit approval, heights may be Dunlap Bible Fellowship, PRE17-000610 Page 3 of 7 September 28, 2017 K:\Preapps\2017\PRE17000610_Dunlap Bible Fellowship\02.Review Comments increased if location, comprehensive plan, and effects on adjacent or abutting properties criteria listed in RMC 4-2-120C.16 can be met, however in no case shall building height exceed the maximum allowed by the Airport Compatible Land Use Restrictions, for uses located within the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Zones designated under RMC 4-3-020. It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate compliance with building height requirements and FAR Part 77 at the time of formal application. Screening – Screening must be provided for all surface-mounted and roof top utility and mechanical equipment. If applicable, the application would need to include elevations and details for the proposed methods of screening. Refuse and Recycling Areas – Onsite refuse and recyclables deposit areas and collection points for collection of refuse and recyclables are required for all new development in commercial and other nonresidential uses. Refuse and recycling areas need to meet the requirements of RMC 4- 4-090, “Refuse and Recyclables Standards.” For office, educational and institutional developments, a minimum of two (2) square feet per every one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for recyclables deposit areas and a minimum of four (4) square feet per one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for refuse deposit areas. A total minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided for recycling and refuse deposit areas. Architectural design of the enclosures shall be consistent with the design of the primary building. The submitted material did not identify a refuse and recycling enclosure area. The Urban Design Regulations also require additional treatments noted later in this memo. Compliance with the refuse and recycling standards (general and Urban Design) would be reviewed with the land use application. Landscaping: Compliance with the landscape standards would be required if the addition to the existing building increases the gross square footage of the building by greater than one third or a remodel requires improvements equal to or greater than 50% of the assessed property valuation. 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. Street Frontage Landscaping - The minimum onsite landscape width required along street frontages is 10 feet, with the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways, and shall contain trees, shrubs, and landscaping. Internal Lot Landscaping - Surface parking lots with 15 to 50 stalls shall provide 15 square feet of internal lot landscaping for each parking stall. There shall also be no more than 50 feet between parking stalls and an interior parking lot landscape area and the interior parking lot landscaping dimensions must be at least eight feet (8’) by twelve feet (12’) not including the curb (CI-120). Perimeter landscaping may not substitute for interior landscaping. Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping - Surface parking lots shall contain a perimeter landscaping screen at least 10 feet in width measured from the right-of-way (ROW). Within this perimeter screen trees shall be planted at a minimum of 2-inch caliper at an average rate of 30 lineal feet of street frontage, shrubs at the minimum rate of one per 20 square feet, and groundcover in quantities that will provide at least 90 percent (90%) coverage within 3 years. Please refer to landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) for additional general and specific landscape requirements. A conceptual landscape plan and landscape analysis meeting the Dunlap Bible Fellowship, PRE17-000610 Page 4 of 7 September 28, 2017 K:\Preapps\2017\PRE17000610_Dunlap Bible Fellowship\02.Review Comments requirements in RMC 4-8-120D.12, shall be submitted at the time of Conditional Use Permit application submittal. Tree Preservation: If significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for alders and cottonwoods) are proposed to be removed, a tree inventory, tree retention plan, arborist report, 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 10% of significant trees, and indicate how proposed building footprints would be sited to accommodate preservation of significant trees that would be retained (RMC 4-4-130H1.a). When the required number of protected trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a two-inch (2") caliper or an evergreen at least six feet (6') tall, shall be planted at a rate of twelve (12) caliper inches of new trees to replace each protected tree removed. The Administrator may authorize the planting of replacement trees on the site if it can be demonstrated to the Administrator's satisfaction that an insufficient number of trees can be retained. 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 20%; significant trees adjacent to critical areas and their associated buffers; and significant trees over 60’ in height or greater than 18” caliper. 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 an independent review of any land use application that involves tree removal and land clearing at the City's discretion. A formal tree retention worksheet would be required with the land use application. An inventory, retention plan, and arborist report would be required with the application if significant trees are to be removed. Fences/Retaining Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences as part of this project, the location must be designated on the landscape plan. A wall taller than four feet (4') requires a building permit. Fences up to six feet (6’) in height are permitted in the rear yard or side yard; fences up to four feet (4’) are allowed in the front yard. A fence taller than six feet (6') 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. New or existing fencing would need to comply with the fence requirements of the code (RMC 4-4-040). Retaining walls shall be composed of brick, rock, textured or patterned concrete, or other masonry product that complements the proposed building and site development. There shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining walls abutting public rights-of-way. Please refer to retaining wall standards (RMC 4-4-040) for additional information about fences and retaining walls. No fences or retaining walls were shown on the submitted materials. Parking: Parking for religious institutions require a minimum and maximum of 1 for every 5 seats in the main auditorium; however, in no case shall there be less than 10 spaces. For all existing institutions enlarging the seating capacity of their auditoriums, 1 additional parking space shall be provided for every 5 additional seats provided by the new construction. See RMC Dunlap Bible Fellowship, PRE17-000610 Page 5 of 7 September 28, 2017 K:\Preapps\2017\PRE17000610_Dunlap Bible Fellowship\02.Review Comments 4-4-080F.10.d for parking space requirements for other commercial uses. Alternative parking requirement would apply if the development is classified as a shopping center. According to the aerial image, there are approximately 24 surface parking stalls within the parcel. The applicant would be required to demonstrate that the minimum and maximum number of parking stalls between the various onsite uses was satisfied through the conditional use permit application. Additional parking spaces and a re-design of the parking may be required based on the project proposal. A twenty five percent (25%) reduction or increase from the minimum or maximum number of parking spaces may be granted for nonresidential uses through site plan review if the applicant can justify the modification to the satisfaction of the Administrator. Justification might include, but is not limited to, quantitative information such as sales receipts, documentation of customer frequency, and parking standards of nearby cities. An increase greater than 25 percent would also require a formal modification pursuant to RMC 4-9-250D. Refer to RMC 4-4-080F for standard stall and aisle dimensions. Standard surface parking spaces are 9 feet by 20 feet. Compact spaces are 8.5 feet by 16 feet and limited to 30 percent (30%) of total spaces. The minimum aisle width for 90 degree spaces is 24 feet. The applicant will be required to provide a detailed parking plan with the conditional use permit application. The proposal would be required to provide bicycle parking based on 10 percent (10%) of the required number of off-street vehicle parking spaces for the religious institution. Each bicycle parking space shall be at least two feet (2') by six feet (6'), with no less than an overhead clearance of seven feet (7'). 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. For attached dwellings, spaces within the dwelling units or on balconies do not count toward the bicycle parking requirement. However, designated bicycle parking spaces within individual garages can count toward the minimum requirement. Bicycle parking shall be conveniently located with respect to the street right-of- way and must be within fifty feet (50') of at least one main building entrance, as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route. Please review RMC 4-4-080F.11.b-c for further general and specific bicycle parking standards. Access: Driveway widths and quantity are limited by the driveway standards, in RMC 4-4-080I. There shall be no more than one driveway for each one hundred sixty five feet (165') of street frontage serving any one property or among properties under unified ownership or control; for each one hundred sixty five feet (165') of additional street frontage another driveway may be permitted. No changes are proposed to the existing driveway cuts. A connection shall be provided for site-to-site vehicle access ways, where topographically feasible, to allow a smooth flow of traffic across abutting CA lots without the need to use a street. Access may comprise the aisle between rows of parking stalls, but is not allowed between a building and a public street. Signage: One freestanding business sign (restricted to monument/ground signs only) is permitted per street frontage. Pole, roof, and back-lit can/cabinet signs with letters or graphics on a plastic sheet are not permitted within the CA zone. Each sign shall not exceed an area greater than one and one-half square feet for each lineal foot of property frontage that is occupied by the business. In no case shall the sign exceed a total of 300 square feet (150 square Dunlap Bible Fellowship, PRE17-000610 Page 6 of 7 September 28, 2017 K:\Preapps\2017\PRE17000610_Dunlap Bible Fellowship\02.Review Comments feet per face). Wall signs with a copy area not exceeding 20% of the façade, to which it is applied, are also permitted. See RMC 4-4-100 for additional sign requirements. Urban Design Regulations: Compliance with Urban Design Regulations, District ‘D’, is required for all new structures, alterations, enlargements and or restorations of nonconforming structures, in addition to exterior modification such as façade changes, windows, awnings, signage etc. See RMC 4-3-100 for a menu of options and requirements. The land use application shall include a written narrative of how the project meets each of the applicable urban design regulations. Critical Areas: There appears to be no wetland or streams on the project site. City of Renton (COR) Maps has mapped the site with protected slopes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain if any other critical areas or environmental concerns are present on the site during site development or building construction. Environmental Review: The construction of a commercial building greater than 4,000 square feet, more than 9 residential units and/or parking for more than 20 automobiles will require Environmental Review in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act WAC 197-11-800. If any of these three thresholds are met, an environmental checklist would be required to be submitted with the land use application. Permit Requirements: Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for religious institutions in the CA zone. A Conditional Use Permit application can be completed in an estimated time frame of 12 weeks once a complete application is accepted. The 2017 Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit application fee is $3,000. The application fee for SEPA Review (Environmental Checklist) is $1,500. Any modification requests to code standards are $250.00 per modification. There is an additional 3% technology fee at the time of land use application. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal can be found on the City’s website by clicking “City Documents” on the home screen, then “CED Forms.” All forms are in alphabetical order. The City now requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. The City’s Electronic File Standards can also be found on the City’s website. In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction, building and sign permits would be required (if applicable). Public Information Sign: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II 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 (see land use forms on City website). The applicant is solely responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance, removal, and any costs associated with the sign. Impact Mitigation Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact mitigation fees are required for the construction of new building areas or changes of use to a more intensive use. If any building expansions or new buildings are proposed or a change in use to a more intense use, fire and transportation impact fees assessed based on the use of the building may be assessed. Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant will have the materials pre-screened with the project manager at the 6th floor front counter prior to Dunlap Bible Fellowship, PRE17-000610 Page 7 of 7 September 28, 2017 K:\Preapps\2017\PRE17000610_Dunlap Bible Fellowship\02.Review Comments submitting the complete application package. Please contact Clark Close, Senior Planner at 425- 430-7289 or cclose@rentonwa.gov to schedule an appointment. Expiration: Once the Conditional Use Permit application has been approved, the applicant has two years to comply with all conditions of approval and to apply for any necessary permits before the approval becomes null and void. A single two-year extension may be granted for good cause by the Administrator. 9/14/2017 20170914_151037.jpg https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/15e827b329f0b453?projector=1 1/2 1,128 94 COR Maps This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. 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