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Ivana Halvorsen
From:Alex Morganroth <AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent:Friday, April 05, 2019 8:16 AM
To:Ivana Halvorsen
Cc:Scott Tolbert; Hal Grubb
Subject:RE: Oakesdale BLA BCE #20685
Attachments:Lot Line Adjustment.pdf
Hi Ivana,
Thank you for patience on this. I have confirmed that the proposed lot line adjustment would be acceptable (assuming
all standards are met) and that we would not require frontage improvements or fee-in-lieu for the LLA.
I’ve attached our LLA submittal requirements. Generally it takes about 3-4 weeks to process a LLA. Feel free to contact
me if you have other questions
Thanks,
Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
(425) 430-7219 | amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
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From: Ivana Halvorsen [mailto:ihalvorsen@barghausen.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2019 1:25 PM
To: Alex Morganroth <AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov>
Cc: Scott Tolbert <stolbert@fortress.com>; Hal Grubb <hgrubb@barghausen.com>
Subject: RE: Oakesdale BLA BCE #20685
Hi Alex,
Can you update me on this?
Thank you.
Ivana Halvorsen | Senior Planner
Office: 425-251-6222 | Direct: 425-656-7487
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18215 72nd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
www.barghausen.com
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From: Alex Morganroth <AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 2:59 PM
To: Ivana Halvorsen <ihalvorsen@barghausen.com>
Cc: Scott Tolbert <stolbert@fortress.com>; Hal Grubb <hgrubb@barghausen.com>
Subject: RE: Oakesdale BLA BCE #20685
Hi Ivana – my apologies for the delay on this. I will take a look at this tomorrow morning and get back to you asap.
Thank you,
Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
(425) 430-7219 | amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
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From: Ivana Halvorsen [mailto:ihalvorsen@barghausen.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 2:13 PM
To: Alex Morganroth <AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov>
Cc: Scott Tolbert <stolbert@fortress.com>; Hal Grubb <hgrubb@barghausen.com>
Subject: RE: Oakesdale BLA BCE #20685
Hi Alex,
To respond to your email below, I have attached the Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA) proposal. This would be instead of
the short plat, since the applicant only wants to separate revised Lot 1 for sale and retain the remainder of the site. Can
you check on your end to verify that this BLA would not trigger any right-of-way dedication or improvements since no
new traffic or impacts would be created by the BLA? The site is fully developed and there are cross access agreements in
place for parking, access, utilities, maintenance, etc.
Thank you.
Ivana Halvorsen | Senior Planner
Office: 425-251-6222 | Direct: 425-656-7487
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18215 72nd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
www.barghausen.com
From: Alex Morganroth <AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 10:26 AM
To: Ivana Halvorsen <ihalvorsen@barghausen.com>
Subject: RE: Oakesdale Short Plat
A BLA does not “trigger” ROW dedication and improvements in the same way as a short or long plat, but we do have the
ability to add it as a condition per our code if we determine that the BLA is being used to circumvent the requirements
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(see below for the criteria we use). I don’t necessarily think that this would be applicable to this project, since they are
only doing it for financial reasons (as opposed to development reasons), but I’d have to see a proposal first.
B. PRINCIPLES OF ACCEPTABILITY:
A lot line adjustment shall be consistent with the following principles of acceptability:
1. Correcting: Adjust lot lines including the elimination of a common lot line in order to correct property line or setback
encroachments;
2. Improving: Create better lot design, or improve access;
3. Approval Criteria:
a. An additional lot, parcel or tract shall not be created; and
b. The subject lots, parcels or tracts are within the same zoning district; and
c. The proposed adjustments shall not cause the lots, parcels or tracts to increase the nonconformity with respect to
applicable zoning (see RMC 4-2), subdivision and other code requirements pertaining to lot design, building
location, and development standards; and
d. The adjusted lot line(s) is shared by the subject lots.
4. Non-Evasive: Lot line adjustments shall not serve to eliminate or circumvent any state or local requirements, including
but not limited to frontage improvements, payment of fee-in-lieu, payment of latecomer fees or the installation of required
infrastructure.
a. Assessment of fees, right-of-way dedication and frontage improvements for the entire length of the
property line(s) bordering rights-of-way may be required as a condition of approval for a lot line adjustment.
b. Lots, parcels or tracts that are increased in area by lot line adjustments shall not be permitted to be subdivided
for five (5) years following the date upon which the lot line adjustment is recorded or three (3) years following the
approval of a lot line adjustment, whichever is longer, unless the following is met:
i. The subdivision application includes all lots, parcels and tracts involved in the lot line adjustment in the
overall subdivision; or
ii. All required infrastructure, including but not limited to frontage improvements, required infrastructure and
utility lines are constructed along the frontage of all lots included in the lot line adjustment. (Ord. 5728, 10-20-
2014)
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Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
(425) 430-7219 | amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
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From: Ivana Halvorsen [mailto:ihalvorsen@barghausen.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 10:10 AM
To: Alex Morganroth <AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: RE: Oakesdale Short Plat
Thank you Alex. After the meeting, we discussed the options and constraints with our client. We think that he may do a
BLA instead of the short plat given that he has three lots to work with out there and his timeline to sell one building and
lot. I assume that a BLA will not trigger the right-of-way dedication, improvements, and the SEPA – can you confirm?
Thank you.
Ivana Halvorsen | Senior Planner
Office: 425-251-6222 | Direct: 425-656-7487
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18215 72nd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
www.barghausen.com
From: Alex Morganroth <AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 10:07 AM
To: Ivana Halvorsen <ihalvorsen@barghausen.com>
Subject: Oakesdale Short Plat
Hi Ivana – I just realized I never got back to you on the wetlands NGPE/tract. I confirmed with my supervisor that we
would require that the wetlands (+ buffer) be placed in a separate tract as a condition of the short plat.
Thanks you,
Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
(425) 430-7219 | amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
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LLA SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7294 | www.rentonwa.gov
PURPOSE: The Lot Line Adjustment process allows for the adjustment of a boundary line(s) between
adjacent property owners provided this does not result in the creation of new lots that are non -
conforming to the requirements of the Subdivision Development Standards or Zoning Regulations.
FREE CONSULTATION MEETING: Prior to submitting an application, the applicant should informally
discuss the proposed development with the Planning Division. The Planning Division will provide
assistance and detailed information on the City’s requirements and standards. Applicants may also take
this opportunity to request the waiver of the City’s typical application submittal requirements, which
may not be applicable to the specific proposal. For further information on this meeting, see the
instruction sheet entitled "Submittal Requirements: Pre-Application.”
APPLICATION SCREENING: Applicants are encouraged to bring in a CD or USB portable (flash/hard) drive
(or other device or pathway as approved by your assigned project manager) with one PDF file of the
application package for informal review by staff, prior to scheduling an intake meeting. Please allow
approximately 45 minutes for application screening.
COMPLETE APPLICATION REQUIRED: In order to accept your application, each of the numbered items
must be submitted at the same time. If you have received a prior written waiver of a submittal item(s)
during a pre-application meeting, please provide the waiver form in lieu of any submittal item not
provided.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL HOURS: Applications should be submitted to Development Services staff at
the 6th floor counter of Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Please call your assigned project manager to schedule an appointment or call
425-430-7294 to reach the Planning Division. Due to the screening time required, applications delivered
by messenger cannot be accepted.
All Plans and Attachments are subject to Electronic File Standards
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
1. Waiver Form: If you received a waiver form during or after a “pre-application meeting.”
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2. Fees: The application must be accompanied by the required application fee (see Fee
Schedule). Please call 425-430-7294 to verify the exact amount required. Checks should be
made out to the City of Renton and cannot be accepted for over the total fee amount.
Credit cards may also be used to pay required application fees. Fees are paid at Cashier on
the 1st Floor City Hall.
3. Land Use Permit Master Application Form: The application must have notarized signatures
of ALL current property owners listed on the Title Report. If the property owner is a
corporation, the authorized representative must attach proof of signing authority on behalf
of the corporation. The legal description of the property must be attached to the
application form.
4. Project Narrative: Please provide a clear and concise description of the proposed project,
including the following:
Project name (e.g. Smith/Larsen Lot Line Adjustment);
Location and addresses of sites;
Purpose of the lot line adjustment;
Current use of the sites and any existing improvements;
Special site features (i.e. wetlands, water bodies, steep slopes);
Proposed future use of the properties, if any; and
Any proposed code modification being requested.
5. Density Worksheet
6. Plat Certificate or Title Report: Please provide a current Plat Certificate or Title Report
obtained from a title company documenting ownership and listing all encumbrances of the
involved parcel(s). The Title Report should include all parcels being developed, but no
parcels that are not part of the development. If the Plat Certificate or Title Report
references any recorded documents (i.e. easements, dedications, covenants), the
referenced recorded document(s) must also be provided. All easements referenced in the
Plat Certificate must be located, identified by type and recording number, and dimensioned
on the Site Plan.
7. Neighborhood Detail Map: Please provide a map drawn at a scale of 1" = 100' or 1" = 200'
(or other scale approved by the Planning Division) to be used to identify the site location on
public notices and to review compatibility with surrounding land uses. The map shall
identify the subject site with a much darker perimeter line than surrounding properties and
include at least two cross streets in all directions showing the location of the subject site
relative to property boundaries of surrounding parcels. The map shall also show: the
property's lot lines, lot lines of surrounding properties, boundaries of the City of Renton (if
applicable), north arrow (oriented to the top of the plan sheet), graphic scale used for the
map, and City of Renton (not King County) street names for all streets shown. Please ensure
all information fits on a single map sheet.
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Kroll Map Company (206-448-6277) produces maps that may serve this purpose or you may
use the King County Assessor’s maps as a base for the Neighborhood Detail Map. Additional
information (i.e. current city street names) will need to be added by the applicant.
8. Lot Line Adjustment Plan: Please provide a fully-dimensioned plan prepared by a State of
Washington registered land surveyor, drawn at a scale of 1” = 40’ on an 18” x 24” plan sheet
(or other size or scale approved by the Planning Division) and including the following
information:
Name of the proposed lot line adjustment (e.g., Smith/Larsen Lot Line Adjustment);
Space reserved for “City of Renton File Number ___” (large type) at top of first
sheet;
Space reserved for “City of Renton Land Record Number ___” (smaller type) at
bottom left of first sheet;
Legal description for each of the existing and proposed lots. Metes and bounds
descriptions require stamp from a licensed surveyor;
Date, graphic scale (1”=40’ or other approved scale), and north arrow;
Names, locations, widths, types, and dimensions of adjacent and on-site streets,
alleys, and easements;
Lot lines with all property lines dimensioned and square footage of each lot;
Parcel Identification for each parcel (Lot 1, Lot 2, etc.);
“Old” lot lines(s) and “new” lot line(s) clearly labeled and differentiated by line type ;
Addresses for each lot and City of Renton street names;
Gross and net square footage of existing and revised lots (net reflects deduction of
private access easements and those portions of the lot narrower than 80% of the
minimum lot width);
Square footage of land in critical areas and critical area buffers;
Square footage of land in publicly dedicated streets;
Square footage of land in private access easements;
Ground floor square footage of all structures;
Location, dimensions, and square footage of any existing structures to remain, and
dimensioned distances to property lines;
Location of critical areas and any required buffer on or adjacent to the site identified
by type (e.g. floodplain, Category 1 Wetland, Class 3 Stream);
Existing easements identified by type and size;
Reservations, restrictive covenants, easements, description of any areas to be
dedicated to public use with notes stating their purpose, and any limitations, and
identifying the grantee and if the grantee is the City, a statement of provisions
reserving, granting and/or conveying the area with a description of the rights and
purposes must be shown;
Coordinates per City surveying standards for permanent control monuments;
Reference to two (2) City of Renton survey control monuments;
Location of all interior permanent control monuments per City surveying standards;
Statement of equipment and procedure used per WAC 332-130-100;
Basis of bearing per WAC 332-130-150(1)(b)(iii);
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Date the existing monuments were visited per WAC 332-103-050(1)(f)(iv);
Verification that permanent markers are set at corners of the proposed lots;
Statement of discrepancies, if any, between bearings and distances of record and
those measured or calculated;
Surveyor’s testament, stamp and signature;
Certification by a State of Washington licensed land surveyor that a survey has been
made and that monuments and stakes have been set;
Notarized signatures of all property owners having an interest in the property,
certifying ownership and approval of the proposal;
Signature and date line(s) for the King County Assessor; and
Signature and date line(s) for the Planning Director of the Department of
Community and Economic Development
9. Topography Map: Please provide a plan showing the site’s existing contour lines at five-
foot vertical intervals.
10. Landscape analysis, lot coverage, and parking analysis (For commercial/industrial
properties only): please provide a landscape and parking analysis including the following:
Total square footage of the site and the footprints of all buildings;
Total square footage of existing and proposed impervious surface area(s);
Square footage (by floor and overall total) of each individual building and/or use;
Percentage of lot covered by buildings or structures;
Number of parking spaces required by City code;
Number and dimensions of standard, compact, and ADA accessible spaces provided;
and
Square footage of parking lot landscaping (perimeter and interior).
11. Wetland Assessment: Please provide a map and a report if ANY wetlands are located on
the subject property or within 100 feet of the subject property. The wetland report/
delineation must be prepared by a qualified professional and include the information
specified in RMC 4-8-120D.23. In addition, if any alteration to the wetland or buffer is
proposed, a wetland mitigation plan is also required. See RMC 4-8-120D.23 for plan
content requirements.
12. Standard Stream or Lake Study: Please provide a report containing the information
specified in RMC Section 4-8-120D.19. In addition, if the project involves an unclassified
stream, a supplemental stream or lake study is also required. If any alteration to a water-
body or buffer is proposed a supplemental stream or lake study and mitigation plan are
also required.
13. Utilities Plan, Generalized (sewer, water, stormwater, transportation improvements):
Please provide a plan drawn on 22" x 34" plan sheets using a graphic scale of 1" = 40' (or
other size or scale approved by the Planning Division) clearly showing all existing (to remain)
and proposed public or private improvements to be dedicated or sold to the public
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including, but not limited to, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, median islands, street trees, fire
hydrants, utility poles, free-standing lighting fixtures, utility junction boxes, public utility
transformers, etc., along the full property frontage. The finished floor elevations for each
floor of proposed and existing (to remain) structures shall also be shown.
14. Drainage Control Plan: Please provide a plan drawn to scale and stamped by a Washington
State licensed Professional Engineer and complying with the requirements of RMC 4-6-030
and the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM).
15. Calculations: Please provide complete field calculations and computations noted for the
plat and details (if any) of all distances, angles, and calculations together with information
on the error of closure. The error of closure on any traverse shall not exceed 1' in 10,000'.
All Plans and Attachments are subject to Electronic File Standards
REVIEW PROCESS: Once a complete application has been accepted for initial review, the Planning
Division will route the application to those City departments having an interest in the application. All
comments and requests for revisions will be sent to the applicant. Once all comments have been
addressed, the applicant must re-submit the revised plans and/or documents for review.
When the applicant has adequately addressed the comments, the City will send a written request for the
final plans, courier fees and any associated legal documents. Once all City-required approval signatures
have been obtained, the City will transmit the mylar via courier to King County for recording.
The entire lot line adjustment process takes approximately 6-8 weeks to complete. The time frame for
getting a lot line adjustment approved is largely dependent upon application completeness and prompt
submittal of revisions.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP: The recording of the lot line adjustment map alone does not transfer
ownership. Please remember to prepare and record a deed transferring ownership of the portion of land
depicted in the Lot Line Adjustment Map. We recommend that a surveyor prepare the legal description
for this document and a land-use attorney review the deed. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure
this document is properly prepared and recorded.