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A. REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
Hearing Date: June 18, 2019
Project File Number: PR19-000183
Project Name: Verizon SEA Bloom Monopole
Land Use File Number: LUA19-000083, CU-A
Project Manager: Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
Owner: Terreno East Valley LLC, 101 Montgomery Street #200, San Francisco, CA 94104
Applicant/Contact: Verizon Wireless c/o Rick Cardoza, 20210 142nd Ave NE, Woodinville, 98072
Project Location: 2701 East Valley Rd
Project Summary: The applicant, Verizon Wireless, is requesting an Administrative Conditional Use
Permit to construct a wireless communications facility (WCF) at 2701 E Valley Rd
(Parcel #1253800015). The WCF proposed, a Type 1 Monopole, would be
approximately 59.9 feet tall and would be located on the south side of the site
adjacent to an existing industrial building. Type 1 monopoles require a Conditional
Use Permit that is approved by the Hearing Examiner. Ground equipment
associated with the monopole would be located in a cabinet along the south side
of the existing building and west of the proposed monopole. The site is
approximately 2.3 acres in size and is located in the Medium Industrial (IM) zone.
No changes are proposed to the existing parking lot or landscaping. The applicant
submitted an RF study and photo-simulations with the application.
Site Area: 2.26 acres
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B. EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1: Staff Report to the Hearing Examiner
Exhibit 2: Site Plan and Plan Drawings
Exhibit 3: Photo-simulations
Exhibit 4: Existing Utilities Plan
Exhibit 5: RF Justification
C. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Owner(s) of Record: Terreno East Valley LLC
2. Zoning Classification: Medium Industrial (IM)
Automall Area C Overlay District
3. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation: Employment Area (EA)
4. Existing Site Use: Building material supplier/warehouse
5. Critical Areas: High Seismic Hazard
6. Neighborhood Characteristics:
a. North: Industrial, Light (IL), Distribution Warehouse
b. East: Commercial Arterial (CA), Vehicle Storage
c. South: Medium, Industrial (IM), Warehouse
d. West: Medium, Industrial (IM), Corrugated Metal Manufacturing
7. Site Area: 2.26 acres
D. HISTORICAL/BACKGROUND:
Action Land Use File No. Ordinance No. Date
Comprehensive Plan N/A 5758 06/22/2015
Zoning N/A 5758 06/22/2015
Annexation A-002-59 1745 04/19/1959
Temporary Use Permit (Tier 2)
(TUP extended for additional
year on 03/21/2019)
LUA17-000868 N/A 03/21/2018
E. PUBLIC SERVICES:
1. Existing Utilities
a. Water: Water service to the site is provided by the City of Renton. There are existing water mains in
both SW 27th St and East Valley Rd.
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b. Sewer: Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing sewer main in East Valley
Rd.
c. Surface/Storm Water: A private storm water conveyance system is on the project site. The private
system is connected to the public storm water main in East Valley Rd.
2. Streets: Access to the site provided via driveways of both East Valley Rd and SW 27th St.
3. Fire Protection: Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA)
F. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE:
1. Chapter 2 Land Use Districts
a. Section 4-2-020: Purpose and Intent of Zoning Districts
b. Section 4-2-060: Zoning Use Table – Uses Allowed in the Zoning Designations
2. Chapter 3 Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts
a. Section 4-3-050: Critical Area Regulations
3. Chapter 4 City-Wide Property Development Standards
a. Section 4-4-140: Wireless Communications Facilities
4. Chapter 9 Permits
a. Section 4-6-060: Street Standards
5. Chapter 11 Definitions
G. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
1. Land Use Element
2. Utilities Element
H. FINDINGS OF FACT (FOF):
1. The Planning Division of the City of Renton accepted the above master application for review on April 23,
2019 and determined the application complete on the same day. The project complies with the 120-day
review period.
2. The project site is located 2701 East Valley Rd.
3. The project site is currently developed with a one-story tilt-up concrete structure occupied by a building
materials distributor.
4. The majority of the site consists of impervious surface, including the existing building and associated
parking.
5. The proposed Type 1 monopole and associated ground equipment would be located on the south side of
the project site
6. Access to the site would be provided via the existing driveways off of SW 27th St and East Valley Rd.
7. The property is located within the Employment Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan land use designation.
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8. The site is located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zoning classification and within Automall Area C
Overlay.
9. There are approximately sixteen (16) trees located on-site, of which the applicant is proposing to retain
all.
10. The site is mapped with a High Seismic Area area.
11. No material would be cut on-site and no fill is proposed to be brought into the site.
12. The applicant is proposing to begin construction of the WCF in the fall of 2019.
13. Staff received no public or agency comment letters.
14. Pursuant to the WAC 197-11-800, the project is categorically exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review.
15. Representatives from various city departments have reviewed the application materials to identify and
address issues raised by the proposed development. These comments are contained in the official file,
and the essence of the comments has been incorporated into the appropriate sections of this report and
the Departmental Recommendation at the end of this report.
16. Comprehensive Plan Compliance: The site is designated Employment Area (EA) on the City’s
Comprehensive Plan Map. The purpose of the MD designation is to allow a variety of single-family and
multi-family development types, with continuity created through the application of design guidelines, the
organization of roadways, sidewalks, public spaces, and the placement of community gathering places
and civic amenities. The proposal is compliant with the following development standards if all conditions
of approval are met:
Compliance Comprehensive Plan Analysis
Compliant if
Conditions of
Approval
under FOF 20
are met
Policy U‐79. Require that the siting and location of telecommunications facilities be
accomplished in a manner that minimizes adverse impacts on the environment and
adjacent land uses.
Staff Comment: See analysis below under FOF 20.a CUP. If conditions of the CUP are
met the proposed Type 1 Monopole WCF would meet the policy objective.
Compliant if
Conditions of
Approval
under FOF 20
are met
Policy U‐80. Require wireless communication structures and towers to be designed and
site to minimize aesthetic impacts and to be co-located on existing structures and
towers wherever possible.
Staff Comment: See analysis below under FOF 20.a CUP.
Goal L-P: Minimize adverse impacts to natural systems, and address impacts of past
practice where feasible, through leadership, policy, regulation, and regional
coordination.
Compliant if
Conditions of
Approval
under FOF 20
are met
Goal L-BB: Maintain a high quality of life as Renton grows by ensuring that new
development is designed to be functional and attractive.
Staff Comment: See analysis below under FOF 20.a CUP. If conditions of the CUP are
met the proposed Type 1 Monopole would meet the policy objective.
Compliant if
Conditions of
Approval
under FOF 20
are met
Goal L-FF: Strengthen the visual identity of Renton and its Community Planning Areas
and neighborhoods through quality design and development.
Staff Comment: See analysis below under FOF 20.a CUP. If conditions of the CUP are
met the proposed Type 1 Monopole would meet the policy objective.
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Compliant if
Conditions of
Approval
under FOF 20
are met
Policy L-55: Protect public scenic views and public view corridors, including Renton’s
physical, visual and perceptual linkages to Lake Washington and the Cedar River.
Staff Comment: See analysis below under FOF 20.a CUP. If conditions of the CUP are
met the proposed Type 1 Monopole would meet the policy objective.
17. Zoning Development Standard Compliance: The site is located in the Medium Industrial (IM) zoning district
and the Automall Area C Overlay district. Land with the IM zoning designation is intended for
manufacturing, processing, assembly, and warehousing. Outdoor storage of some materials may be
allowed. Uses and potential impacts of uses in this zone are contained within the property or project site.
Due to the type of use, the standards associated with the Automall Area C Overlay are not applicable to
new or existing wireless communication facilities. All new wireless communication facilities are required
to meet the standards and requirements in RMC 4-4-140 in lieu of the typical development standards based
on zoning or overlay district designation.
Compliance Wireless Communication Facility Standards Analysis
a. Equipment Shelters/Cabinets:
Location - Equipment shelters and cabinets used to house related equipment
should be located within buildings or placed underground, unless it is infeasible.
Screening - Equipment shelters and cabinets shall be surrounded by a fifteen
foot (15') wide sight obscuring landscape buffer around the outside perimeter of
required security fencing with a minimum height that is no less than the height
of the compound fence at any point. Existing topography, vegetation and other
site characteristics may provide relief from the screening requirement
Size - The applicant shall provide documentation that the size of any equipment
shelters or cabinets is the minimum necessary to meet the provider’s service
needs.
Generators –
i. Architectural integration is required (if applicable).
ii. To the extent feasible, generators shall be enclosed along with the related
equipment. Similar to equipment shelters, the screening for the generator
shall utilize similar building materials, colors, accents, and textures as the
primary building; if no buildings exist on site, ensure that the building is
designed to blend in with the environment.
iii. A screening wall and/or landscaping material shall be required to mitigate
visual impacts.
iv. Fences shall be constructed of materials that complement and blend in with
the surroundings.
v. Anti-graffiti finish shall be applied to all solid fences, walls, and gates.
vi. A noise analysis shall be required to demonstrate that the generator will
operate within allowed noise limits if the generator is the sole power source.
Staff Comment: The associated cabinet equipment would be located on the south
side of the existing building on the site. The proposed cabinet area would be
approximately 200 sq. ft. and would be surrounded by a 6-foot high chain-link fence
topped with barbed wire. The applicant has proposed slats in the fence in order to
visually screen the equipment. According to the applicant, the cabinet structure was
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not able to be located within the existing building due to the current owner utilizing
the entire building. The cabinet would be located approximately 130 feet from the
public right-of-way (ROW) and is positioned up against the building, lessening the
visual impact. Due to the close proximity of a city-owned water main and easement
area near the cabinet, landscape screening is not feasible. Due to the setback
proposed for the cabinet, the challenges associated with planting over a water main,
and the general industrial nature of the area, staff supports the proposed screening
method and equipment cabinet design.
b. Maximum Height: There is no maximum building height IM zone. The maximum
height of wireless communication facilities is governed by RMC 4-4-140F, which
limits the height of Monopole 1 WCFs to 60 feet.
Staff Comment: The maximum height above grade of the proposed Type 1
monopole WCF is 59.9 feet. The proposal complies with the maximum height
permitted in the IM zone and for monopole WCFs.
c. Visual Impact: RMC 4-4-140F.3 requires that site location and development
preserve the pre-existing character of the surrounding buildings and landscape to
the extent consistent with the function of the communications equipment. Towers
shall be integrated through location and design to blend in with the existing
characteristics of the site to the extent practical. Existing on-site vegetation shall be
preserved or improved, and disturbance of the existing topography shall be
minimized, unless such disturbance would result in less adverse visual impact to the
surrounding area. Towers, antennas and related equipment shall be uniformly
painted a non-reflective neutral color that best matches the colors within the
immediately surrounding built and natural landscape in order to reduce the contrast
between the WCF and the landscape.
Staff Comment: The proposed design of the monopole and associated equipment is
consistent with a typical WCF and creates a negligible visual impact on the building
and site as a whole. The proposed site is located in an area with a significant number
of large-scale industrial buildings and is not located near any type of residential or
retail commercial uses. The submitted photo-simulations provided by the applicant
document the minimal visual impact that the monopole would have on the area due
to the proposed setback from the ROW and the existing mature trees located along
the frontage and south property line. The applicant has proposed a neutral grey finish
that is consistent with the colors used on the adjacent structures. The applicant is
proposing to retain all trees on the site and only a small area with grass would be
removed for placement of the equipment cabinet. Therefore, the visual impact of the
proposed monopole would be minimal.
Compliant if
Condition of
Approval is Met
d. Setbacks: RMC 4-4-140F.4 requires that towers be set back from each property
line by a distance equal to the tower height, unless an engineering analysis concludes
that a reduced setback is safe for abutting properties and the Administrator
determines that a reduced setback is appropriate for the site.
Staff Comment: The applicant has proposed a 83 foot setback from east property line
(East Valley Rd), a 328 foot setback from the north property line (SW 27th St), a 198
foot setback from the west property line (railroad ROW), and a 23 foot setback from
the south property line. Due to siting constraints create by the large building footprint
of the existing industrial building, staff concurs that a reduced setback from the south
property line is appropriate and necessary for the proposed monopole. In order to
ensure that the reduced setback is safe for abutting properties, staff recommends as
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a condition of approval that the applicant submit an engineering analysis that makes
a specific finding that the reduced setback is safe. The analysis should be submitted
at the time of building permit application for review and approval by the City’s
structural engineer.
e. Maximum Noise Levels: RMC 4-4-140F.5 limits the noise of equipment associated
with Wireless Communication Facilities to forty five (45) decibels as measured from
the nearest property line on which the facility is located.
Staff Comment: The applicant has stated in their project narrative that they do not
anticipate any changes in the noise levels. If noise levels exceed the maximum decibel
limit, the applicant would be required to bring the proposed facility into compliance
with code.
Compliant
if Condition
of Approval
is met
e. Fencing: RMC 4-4-040 limits fences within commercial and industrial zoning to a
maximum height of 8 feet. In addition, RMC 4-4-140F.6 requires the installation of
security fencing coated with a non-reflective neutral color.
Staff Comment: The fencing proposed around the equipment area would have a
maximum height of 8 feet above grade and would therefore be compliant with the
fence standards in RMC 4-4-140F.6. Barbed wire is permitted on fences for utility
uses. The applicant did not indicate in the submittal materials whether or not the
fence would be coated. Therefore staff recommends as a condition of approval that
the applicant utilize black vinyl-coated chain-link for the cabinet fencing.
f. Lighting: RMC 4-4-140F.7 prohibits the artificial lighting of towers or antennas,
unless required by the FAA or other authority.
Staff Comment: No new lighting is proposed as a part of the proposed Type 1
monopole.
g. Advertising Prohibited: RMC 4-4-140F.8 prohibits the placement of advertising
on any part of the Wireless Communication Facility or associated equipment.
Staff Comment: The applicant has not proposed any type of advertising to be
included on the structure.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
h. Building Standards: RMC 4-4-140F.9 requires support structures to be constructed
so as to meet or exceed the most recent Electronic Industries
Association/Telecommunications Industries Association (EIA/TIA) 222 Revision G
Standard. Prior to issuance of a building permit the Building Official shall be provided
with an engineer’s certification that the support structure’s design meets or exceeds
those standards.
Staff Comment: The structural integrity of the proposed concealed WCF will be
evaluated via engineering analysis at the time of building permit application.
i. Radio Frequency Standards: RMC 4-4-140F.10 requires the applicant to ensure
that the Wireless Communication Facility will not cause localized interference with
the reception of area television or radio broadcasts.
Staff Comment: The applicant does not anticipate any inference with the reception
of the area television or radio broadcasts and would be required to immediately
address any interference issues should they be reported.
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18. Critical Areas: Project sites which contain critical areas are required to comply with the Critical Areas
Regulations (RMC 4-3-050). The proposal is consistent with the Critical Areas Regulations, if all conditions
of approval are complied with:
Compliance Critical Areas Analysis
Geologically Hazardous Areas: Based upon the results of a geotechnical report and/or
independent review, conditions of approval for developments may include buffers
and/or setbacks from buffers. A standard 15-foot building setback is required for all
structures from Protected Slope areas.
A 50-foot buffer and 15-foot building setback are required from Very High Landslide
Hazard Areas.
Staff Comment: The proposed WCF would be located within a High Seismic Hazard area.
A geotechnical report was waived as part of the land use submittal application, as it is
expected that building codes would mitigate any impacts related to the Seismic
Hazards. However, a geotechnical report may be required as part of the building permit
submittal at the discretion of the Building Official.
19. Conditional Use Analysis: In lieu of the criteria normally evaluated for Conditional Use Permits, the
following criteria (RMC 4-9-030E) will be considered in determining whether to issue a Conditional Use
Permit for a wireless communication facility.
Compliance Conditional Use Analysis for Wireless Facilities
Compliant if
Condition of
Approval is
met
a. Height and Design of the Proposed Tower: The height of the proposed tower and/or
antenna as well as incorporation of design characteristics that have the effect of
reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness.
Staff Comment: The proposed Type 1 monopole would utilize a design typical for WCFs.
The pole would be approximately 60 feet tall and would be mounted with four (4) RRUs,
one microwave antenna, and eight (8) panel antennas. At the widest point, the
antennas and associated equipment would extend approximately 6 feet from the
monopole in all directions. According to the applicant, the height proposed is the
minimum necessary to avoid signal blockage by nearby buildings and other structures
as well as to achieve RF Line of Sight required for adequate service/coverage. Staff
concurs that the design and height of the proposed tower is appropriate as it relates to
both the character of the surrounding area as well as the needs of the applicant.
However, based on the applicant’s submittal, it is unclear whether or not the proposed
monopole could support another carrier’s equipment, if collocation is proposed in the
future. Ensuring the feasibility of collocation for at least one other carrier’s equipment
on the proposed monopole would reduce the visual obtrusiveness and impacts of an
additional monopole in the future. Therefore, staff recommends as a condition of
approval that the applicant provide documentation from an RF engineer that future
collocation of at least one other carrier is feasible based on the existing site
characteristics, design of the proposed monopole, and needs of another carrier.
If additional height was required to accommodate colocation, the Type 1 monopole
structure would exceed the maximum height of 59.9 ft. and would be considered to be
a Type 2. Provided this additional height does not exceed 10 additional feet the findings
in this staff report would still be applicable. A Type 2 monopole structure requires the
same conditional use permit as required for a Type 1 monopole in the IM zone, staff
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would not require a new condition use permit application for the applicant to comply
with this condition provided the height did not exceed 69.9 ft.
b. Proximity of The Tower to Residential Structures And Residential District
Boundaries: The nature of uses on adjacent and nearby properties and the proximity
of the tower and/or antenna to residential structures and residential district
boundaries.
Staff Comment: No residential districts or structures are located near to the proposed
project. The nearest residential use is located approximately ¼ mile east on the east
side of Hwy 167. Due to the large distance between the proposed monopole and the
residential uses, staff concurs with the applicant that the WCF would not have a
negative impact on any residential uses in the nearby area.
c. Nature of Uses On Adjacent and Nearby Properties: The nature of uses on adjacent
and nearby properties. The proposed use at the proposed location shall not result in
substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property.
Staff Comment: The proposed WCF is located in a heavily developed area with a variety
of industrial buildings and their associated parking and equipment. The surrounding
uses include a corrugated metal manufacturer, warehousing/distributor, and railroad
ROW. The construction and operation of a new monopole in an area with a wide variety
of existing visual, auditory, and olfactory-related impacts would not result in adverse
effects on any adjacent properties.
d. Topography and Vegetation: The surrounding topography and tree canopy
coverage.
Staff Comment: No significant clearing or grading is proposed as a result of this project.
The only area of potential vegetative impact is in the location of the ground equipment
which would result in a 200 square foot area of scrub grass cleared. There are existing
significant trees located on the project site that would not be affected as a result of the
proposed Type 1 monopole.
e. Ingress/Egress: Vehicular access to the project site would be provided via existing
driveways off of SW 27th St an East Valley Rd. No changes are proposed to the existing
vehicular access to the project site.
f. Impacts: The potential noise, light, glare, and visual impacts.
Staff Comment: The impacts of light, glare, and noise are not anticipated to be above
what would be permitted in the IM zone. See FOF 17.e for additional analysis.
g. Colocation Feasibility: The availability of suitable existing towers and other
structures to accommodate the proposal.
Staff Comment: The applicant submitted satisfactory evidence that no existing tower
or support structure can accommodate the proposed equipment relocation. A lack of
existing towers in the Valley area and an increase in traffic volumes on I-405 and Hwy
167 have led to a number of new proposals from Verizon and other providers, for new
WCFs in the Valley and downtown area. See FOF 20.a above for additional colocation
feasibility analysis.
j. Consistency With Plans And Regulations: The compatibility with the general
purpose, goals, objectives and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, this Title, and any
other City plan, program, map or ordinance.
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Staff Comment: As previously discussed above under FOF 16 and 17 the proposed
installation of the proposed Type 1 monopole WCF is consistent with the City’s adopted
Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and RMC 4-4-140 Wireless Communication
Facilities regulations provided the conditions of approval is complied with.
k. Landscaping: Additional landscaping may be required to buffer adjacent properties
from potentially adverse effects of the proposed use.
Staff Comment: All cabinet equipment would screened with a slatted chain-link fence
around the perimeter, which is consistent with other fencing on or near the project site.
Due to the placement of the equipment cabinet between the building façade and a city
water main easement, additional landscaping is not feasible around the majority of the
enclosure. In addition, existing mature trees are located between the cabinet and
adjacent property and would provide a moderate level of screening when viewed from
both the adjacent property and the ROW. The proposed cabinet equipment screen
would be sufficient to screen the new ground related cabinet from adjacent properties
and mitigate adverse effects of the proposed use. Therefore, no new landscaping would
be necessary.
20. Availability and Impact on Public Services:
Compliance Availability and Impact on Public Services Analysis
Police and Fire: Police and Fire Prevention staff indicates that sufficient resources exist
to furnish services to the proposed development; subject to the condition that the
applicant provides Code required improvements and fees.
Water: Water service to the site is provided by the City of Renton.
Sanitary Sewer: Sewer service to the site provided by the City of Renton.
I. CONCLUSIONS:
1. The subject site is located in the Employment Area (EA) Comprehensive Plan designation and complies
with the goals and policies established with this designation, see FOF 16.
2. The subject site is located in the Medium Industrial (IM) zoning designation and complies with the zoning
and development standards established with this designation provided the applicant complies with City
Code and conditions of approval, see FOF 17.
3. The proposed wireless communication facility complies with the Critical Areas Regulations provided the
applicant complies with City Code, see FOF 18.
4. The proposed concealed wireless communication facility meets the nine special decision criteria
considered, when making a decision on a conditional use permit request for a Wireless Communications
Facility, as specified in RMC 4-9-030E, provided the applicant meets all conditions of approval, see FOF
17 and 19.
5. There are adequate public services and facilities to accommodate the proposed conditions of
approvalError! Reference source not found., see FOF 20.
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J. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Verizon SEA Bloom Monopole Conditional Use Permit, File No. LUA19-
000083, CU-A, as depicted in the Site Plan (Exhibit 2), subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit an engineering analysis with a specific finding that providing a reduced setback
for the monopole is safe. The analysis shall be submitted at the time of building permit application for
review and approval by the City’s structural engineer.
2. The applicant utilize black vinyl coated chain-link for the cabinet fencing. Specifications for the fence shall
be submitted with the building permit application for review and approval by the Current Planning
Manager.
3. The applicant shall provide documentation from a professional RF engineer demonstrating that future
collocation of at least one other wireless carrier is feasible based on the existing site characteristics and
design of the proposed monopole. This documentation shall be submitted to the Current Planning Project
Manager for review and approval prior to building permit issuance.
CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
Verizon SEA Bloom Monopole
Land Use File Number:
LUA19-000083, CU-A
Date of Hearing
June 18, 2019
Staff Contact
Alex Morganroth
Associate Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
Richard Cardoza
LDC, Inc
20210 142nd Ave NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
Project Location
2701 East Valley Rd
The following exhibits are included with the Staff Report to the Hearing Examiner:
Exhibit 1: Staff Report to the Hearing Examiner
Exhibit 2: Site Plan and Plan Drawings
Exhibit 3: Photo-simulations
Exhibit 4: Existing Utilities Plan
Exhibit 5: RF Justification
APPLICANT:
VERIZON WIRELESS
3245 158TH AVENUE SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98008
APPROVED BY
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
DATE SIGNATURE
PROJECT MANAGER
SITE ACQUISITION
ZONING
APPROVAL / SIGN OFF
PROJECT CONTACT LIST
PROJECT INFORMATION
RF
REVIEWERS SHALL CLEARLY PLACE INITIALS ADJACENT TO
EACH REDLINE NOTE AS DRAWINGS ARE BEING REVIEWED
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
ZONING CLASSIFICATION:
CODE INFORMATION:
IM (INDUSTRIAL-MEDIUM)
BUILDING CODE:IBC 2015
CONSTRUCTION TYPE:IIB
OCCUPANCY:U, S-2
JURISDICTION:CITY OF RENTON
PROPOSED BUILDING USE:UNMANNED TELECOM
LATITUDE:
SITE LOCATION (NAD83):
47° 27' 16.40" N
LONGITUDE:122° 13' 07.20" W
TOP OF STRUCTURE:79.00' AMSL
BASE OF STRUCTURE:19.10' AMSL
186 SF
PROJECT LEASE AREA:
125380-0015
PARCEL NUMBER:
2.26 ACRES
AREA OF PARCEL:
186 SF
NEW IMPERVIOUS AREA:
1.PARKING REQUIREMENTS ARE UNCHANGED.
2.TRAFFIC IS UNAFFECTED.
3.SIGNAGE IS UNAFFECTED.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
59.9' AGL
0.0' AGL
(47.454541° N)
(122.218667° W)
VICINITY MAP
NOT TO SCALE
GENERAL LOCATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
TITLE SHEET
T-1.0
LANDLORD
2701 EAST VALLEY RD
RENTON, WA 98055
SEA BLOOM
DRAWING INDEX
DWG NO.DESCRIPTION
T-1.0 TITLE SHEET
SV-1.0 CIVIL SURVEY
A-1.0 SITE PLAN
A-2.0 ENLARGED SITE PLAN
A-3.0 ELEVATIONS
LDC, INC.
CONTACT: MICHAEL MERRITT,
PLS, CFedS
PHONE: (425) 806-1869
EMAIL: michaelm@ldccorp.com
PROJECT SURVEYOR:
PROJECT ARCHITECT:
LDC, INC.
CONTACT: RICHARD B. HALL, AIA
PHONE: (425) 806-1869
EMAIL: rhall@ldccorp.com
PROPERTY OWNER:
UTILITY COMPANIES
MICROWAVE
(ON SITE)
TELEPHONE:
TBD
POWER:
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY
ALL DIMENSIONS AND ADVISE CONSULTANTS OF ANY
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS. ALL PREVIOUS ISSUES OF THIS
DRAWINGS ARE SUPERSEDED BY THE LATEST REVISION.
LDC TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADEQUACY OF
TOWER MOUNTS FOR EXISTING OR PROPOSED LOADING.
CONTRACTOR AND MOUNT MANUFACTURER TAKE FULL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR MOUNTING PRODUCTS USED &
THEIR ADEQUACY. MOUNTS SHOWN IN DRAWINGS ARE
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.
DISCLAIMERS
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SET OF
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS IS PROPRIETARY BY NATURE.
ANY USE OR DISCLOSURE OTHER THAN THAT WHICH
RELATES TO VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES IS STRICTLY
PROHIBITED.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
VERIZON WIRELESS PROPOSES TO CONSTRUCT AN
UNMANNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY CONSISTING OF
59.9' MONOPOLE WITHIN A 35'-7"x5'-7" FENCED LEASE AREA.
RICHARD B. HALLSTATE OF WASHINGTON
8828 REGISTERED
ARCHITECT
SHEET NUMBER
SUBMITTALS
DATE:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
SITE
DESCRIPTION BYDATE
SHEET TITLE
REV
18-801
SEA BLOOM
2701 EAST VALLEY RD
RENTON, WA 98055
7-30-18
RJG
RBH
1 7-30-18 PRELIMINARY ZONING RJG
2 8-3-18 RPZD: CLIENT COMMENTS ENS
3 1-14-19 FINAL ZONING ENS
4 1-28-19 RFZD: CLIENT COMMENTS ENS
APPROVAL STAMP
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Planning
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20210 142nd Avenue NEWoodinville, WA 98072 Fx. 425.482.2893Ph. 425.806.1869
SEE SV-1.0 FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PROPERTY OWNER:
FROM VERIZON WIRELESS OFFICE:
·HEAD SOUTH ON 160TH AVE SE
·TURN LEFT ONTO SE EASTGATE WAY
·TURN RIGHT ONTO THE SEATTLE W/SEATTLE RAMP
·KEEP LEFT TO CONTINUE TOWARD I-90 W
·MERGE ONTO I-90 W/SEATTLE
·USE THE RIGHT 2 LANES TO TAKE EXIT 10 FOR INTERSTATE 405 S TOWARD RENTON
·MERGE ONTO I-405 S
·TAKE EXIT 2A TO MERGE ONTO WA-167 S TOWARD KENT/AUBURN
·PARTS OF THIS ROAD MAY BE CLOSED AT CERTAIN TIMES OR DAYS
·TAKE THE E VALLEY RD EXIT TOWARD SOUTHWEST 43RD STREET
·TURN RIGHT ONTO E RAINIER AVE S/E VALLEY RD
·DESTINATION WILL BE ON THE LEFT
2701 E VALLEY LLC.
2701 EAST VALLEY RD
RENTON, WA 98055
PROJECT CONSULTANT:
LDC, INC.
CONTACT: RICK CARDOZA
PHONE: (253) 218-9017
EMAIL: rcardoza@ldccorp.com
PROJECT
PROJECT
RECEIVED
05/08/2019
amorganroth
PLANNING DIVISION
SHEET NUMBER
SUBMITTALS
DATE:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
SITE
DESCRIPTION BYDATE
SHEET TITLE
REV
VERIZON
SEA BLOOM
2701 E. VALLEY ROAD
RENTON, WA 98055
3-16-18
NSY
MRM
Surveying
Engineering
Planning
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PROPOSED QUANTITIES
POWER LENGTH:
N/A
FIBER/TELCO LENGTH:65'
ROAD LENGTH:N/A
UNDERGROUND:
OVERHEAD:488'
SITE PLAN
22"x34" SCALE: 1" = 30'11"x17" SCALE: 1" = 60'
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS
LEASE AREA (35'-7"x 5'-7")
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS
ANTENNA MOUNTED ON 59.9' MONOPOLE
EXISTING SITE ACCESS
SITE PLAN
A-1.0
1
A-2.0
RICHARD B. HALLSTATE OF WASHINGTON
8828 REGISTERED
ARCHITECT
SHEET NUMBER
SUBMITTALS
DATE:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
SITE
DESCRIPTION BYDATE
SHEET TITLE
REV
18-801
SEA BLOOM
2701 EAST VALLEY RD
RENTON, WA 98055
7-30-18
RJG
RBH
1 7-30-18 PRELIMINARY ZONING RJG
2 8-3-18 RPZD: CLIENT COMMENTS ENS
3 1-14-19 FINAL ZONING ENS
4 1-28-19 RFZD: CLIENT COMMENTS ENS
APPROVAL STAMP
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Engineering
Planning
ANNIVERSARYth15
www.LDCcorp.com
20210 142nd Avenue NEWoodinville, WA 98072 Fx. 425.482.2893Ph. 425.806.1869
ZONING MAP
NOT TO SCALE
PROJECT
IM CA
IL
ZONING:
IM (INDUSTRIAL-MEDIUM)
ADJACENT ZONING:
CA (COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL)
ADJACENT ZONING:
IL (INDUSTRIAL-LIGHT)
ADJACENT ZONING:
IM (INDUSTRIAL-MEDIUM)
23'
TOWER SETBACK
83'
TOWER SETBACK328' TOWER SETBACK198' TOWER SETBACK
EXISTING SITE ACCESS
ADJACENT ZONING:
IM (INDUSTRIAL-MEDIUM)
1ENLARGED SITE PLAN
22"x34" SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"11"x17" SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
EXISTING SITE ACCESS
ENLARGED SITE PLAN
A-2.0
1
A-3.0
RICHARD B. HALL
STATE OF WASHINGTON
8828 REGISTERED
ARCHITECT
SHEET NUMBER
SUBMITTALS
DATE:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
SITE
DESCRIPTION BYDATE
SHEET TITLE
REV
18-801
SEA BLOOM
2701 EAST VALLEY RD
RENTON, WA 98055
7-30-18
RJG
RBH
1 7-30-18 PRELIMINARY ZONING RJG
2 8-3-18 RPZD: CLIENT COMMENTS ENS
3 1-14-19 FINAL ZONING ENS
4 1-28-19 RFZD: CLIENT COMMENTS ENS
APPROVAL STAMP
Surveying
Engineering
Planning
ANNIVERSARYth15
www.LDCcorp.com
20210 142nd Avenue NEWoodinville, WA 98072 Fx. 425.482.2893Ph. 425.806.1869
CONSTRUCTION PLAN KEYED NOTES
1.VERIFY ANTENNA MODEL, TIP HEIGHT & AZIMUTHS.
2.ANALYSIS OF TOWER & FOUNDATION SHALL BE PERFORMED BY
OTHERS & STAMPED BY A LICENSED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.
SITE NOTES
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS HALOGEN SERVICE LIGHT, TYP
(2 TOTAL).
PROPOSED UNDERGROUND POWER & FIBER ROUTING.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 6'-0" HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE
W/ BARBED WIRE AND PRIVACY SLATS.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS CHAIN LINK ACCESS GATE W/ PRIVACY
SLATS AND LOCKING MECHANISM. VZW SIGNAGE MOUNTED TO GATE.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS HYBRID FIBER CABLE TO ANTENNAS
(2 TOTAL).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS EQUIPMENT CONCRETE PAD.
STRUCTURAL PENDING.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS T-ARM ANTENNA MOUNT.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS PANEL ANTENNA
(TYP 2 PER SECTOR, 8 TOTAL).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS MICROWAVE W/ MOUNT
(1 TOTAL).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS TELCO/FIBER CABINET.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS ILC CABINET.
EXISTING BOLLARD (TYP OF 4).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RRUS 8843 UNIT
(TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 4 TOTAL).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RAYCAP DISTRIBUTION OVP-12 BOX
(4 TOTAL, 2 @ ANTENNAS, 2 WITHIN CABINET).
PROPOSED 59.9' MONOPOLE. ENGINEERED BY OTHERS.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 30KW
NATURAL GAS GENERATOR.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS WP METER/MAIN W/ METER
BASE AND DISCONNECT.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS UTILITY H-FRAME.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS BATTERY CABINET (1 TOTAL).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS LEASE AREA (35'-7"x 5'-7").
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS (1) PDU/RF CABINETS WITH
(2) PRE-INSTALLED RAYCAP OVP-12 DEVICES.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RRUS 4449 UNIT
(TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 4 TOTAL).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
14
18
19
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
EXISTING PROPANE
TANK (TO REMAIN)
PROPOSED
VERIZON WIRELESS 5'-8"
FENCED LEASE AREA
& EQUIPMENT PAD
EXISTING 16'-8" TRASH ENCLOSURE128'-2"11'-5"PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 35'-8"
FENCED LEASE AREA & EQUIPMENT PAD92827
24
2
21
22
19
25
23
14
12
5
7
3
11
6
4
EXISTING TREE (TYP
OF 3 TO REMAIN)
EXISTING CHAIN LINK
FENCE (TO REMAIN)EXISTING 15'-0"CITY WATERLINE EASEMENTEXISTING 18'-0" TRASH ENCLOSURE
SECTOR 3 : 220°SECTOR 1 : 35°MW :
68°
SE
C
T
O
R
2
:
120
°
PROPOSED 7'-6"
UTILITY H-FRAME
1'-7"
26
SE
C
T
O
R
4
:
300
°EXISTING 15'-0"CITY WATERLINE EASEMENT1 9
10
10
18
PROPOSED 12'
ROLLING GATE
1
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 35'-8"
FENCED LEASE AREA & EQUIPMENT PAD
PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION (LOOKING SOUTH)
22"x34" SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"11"x17" SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
TOP OF EXISTING MONOPOLE
59.9' AGL
TIP HEIGHT OF PROPOSED
VERIZON WIRELESS ANTENNAS
59.9' AGL
FINISH GRADE
0.0' AGL
ELEVATIONS
A-3.0
RICHARD B. HALLSTATE OF WASHINGTON
8828 REGISTERED
ARCHITECT
SHEET NUMBER
SUBMITTALS
DATE:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
SITE
DESCRIPTION BYDATE
SHEET TITLE
REV
18-801
SEA BLOOM
2701 EAST VALLEY RD
RENTON, WA 98055
7-30-18
RJG
RBH
1 7-30-18 PRELIMINARY ZONING RJG
2 8-3-18 RPZD: CLIENT COMMENTS ENS
3 1-14-19 FINAL ZONING ENS
4 1-28-19 RFZD: CLIENT COMMENTS ENS
APPROVAL STAMP
Surveying
Engineering
Planning
ANNIVERSARYth15
www.LDCcorp.com
20210 142nd Avenue NEWoodinville, WA 98072 Fx. 425.482.2893Ph. 425.806.1869
CONSTRUCTION PLAN KEYED NOTES
1.VERIFY ANTENNA MODEL, TIP HEIGHT & AZIMUTHS.
2.ANALYSIS OF TOWER & FOUNDATION SHALL BE PERFORMED BY
OTHERS & STAMPED BY A LICENSED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.
SITE NOTES
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 6'-0" HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE
W/ BARBED WIRE AND PRIVACY SLATS.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS CHAIN LINK ACCESS GATE W/ PRIVACY
SLATS AND LOCKING MECHANISM. VZW SIGNAGE MOUNTED TO GATE.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS HYBRID FIBER CABLE TO ANTENNAS
(2 TOTAL).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS EQUIPMENT CONCRETE PAD.
STRUCTURAL PENDING.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS T-ARM ANTENNA MOUNT.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS PANEL ANTENNA
(TYP 2 PER SECTOR, 8 TOTAL).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS MICROWAVE W/ MOUNT
(1 TOTAL).
EXISTING BOLLARD (TYP OF 4).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RRUS 8843 UNIT
(TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 4 TOTAL).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RAYCAP DISTRIBUTION OVP-12 BOX
(4 TOTAL, 2 @ ANTENNAS, 2 WITHIN CABINET).
PROPOSED 59.9' MONOPOLE. ENGINEERED BY OTHERS.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 30KW
NATURAL GAS GENERATOR.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS BATTERY CABINET (1 TOTAL).
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS LEASE AREA (35'-7"x 5'-7").
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS (1) PDU/RF CABINETS WITH
(2) PRE-INSTALLED RAYCAP OVP-12 DEVICES.
PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RRUS 4449 UNIT
(TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 4 TOTAL).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
14
18
24
27
28
RAD CENTER OF PROPOSED
VERIZON WIRELESS ANTENNAS
43.0' AGL
EXISTING 18'-0" TRASH ENCLOSURE9
24
14
28 27
4
11
12
7
3
6
5
10
18
21
EXISTING ADJACENT
BUILDING (TO REMAIN)
PROPOSED 12'
ROLLING GATE
www.LDCcorp.comExisting Proposed
Photo Location
Site
Photo
SEA BLOOM
Project Information
Project type: Monopole
Overall height: 59’-11”Latitude: 47° 27’ 16.54” N
Longitude: 122° 13’ 10.00” W
Ground elevation: 15.00’ AMSL
Jurisdiction: City of Renton
Zoning: IM (Industrial-Medium)
2701 East Valley RdRenton, WA 98055
Southeast View (Looking Northwest)
from East Valley Rd
Issue Date: 2-1-2019
RECEIVED
05/08/2019
amorganroth
PLANNING DIVISION
www.LDCcorp.comExisting Proposed
Photo Location
Site
Photo
SEA BLOOM
Project Information
Project type: Monopole
Overall height: 59’-11”Latitude: 47° 27’ 16.54” N
Longitude: 122° 13’ 10.00” W
Ground elevation: 15.00’ AMSL
Jurisdiction: City of Renton
Zoning: IM (Industrial-Medium)
2701 East Valley RdRenton, WA 98055
Northeast View (Looking Southwest)
from East Valley RD
Issue Date: 2-1-2019
www.LDCcorp.comExisting Proposed
Photo Location
Site
Photo
SEA Bloom
Project Information
Project type: Monopole
Overall height: 59’-11”Latitude: 47° 27’ 16.54” N
Longitude: 122° 13’ 10.00” W
Ground elevation: 15.00’ AMSL
Jurisdiction: City of Renton
Zoning: IM (Industrial-Medium)
2701 East Valley RdRenton, WA 98055
Northwest View (Looking Southeast)
from Loading Dock of 301 SW 27th St
Issue Date: 2-1-2019
www.LDCcorp.comExisting Proposed
Photo Location
Site
Photo
Project Information
Project type: Monopole
Overall height: 59’-11”Latitude: 47° 27’ 16.54” N
Longitude: 122° 13’ 10.00” W
Ground elevation: 15.00’ AMSL
Jurisdiction: City of Renton
Zoning: IM (Industrial-Medium)
2701 East Valley RdRenton, WA 98055
North View (Looking South)
from SW 27th St
Issue Date: 2-1-2019
SEA Bloom
RECEIVED05/08/2019amorganrothPLANNING DIVISION
This letter will serve to justify a proposed Verizon Wireless site called SEA BLOOM to be located at 2701 East Valley Rd, Renton. The proposed location was chosen by Verizon
Wireless to improve the quality of voice and data service as well as 911 services, for commercial buildings around it and to improve the stretch of HWY 167.
Design Criteria & Results When designing an existing or new coverage expansion area(s), Verizon Wireless will first
attempt to utilize an existing tower or structure for collocation at the desired antenna height. If an existing tower or structure is not available or not attainable because of space constraints or
unreliable structural design or not enough height, Verizon Wireless will propose a new tower. In
this instance our real estate group with the help of outside consultants, did several searches and concluded that a new tower will meet the coverage objective.
To analyze our network design, Verizon Wireless uses a propriety Radio Frequency (RF) propagation tool called “Atoll.” Our objective is to improve call quality and data throughput
speeds. A plot(s) of our propose network coverage expansion without the SEA BLOOM tower is
shown in Exhibit 1A.
The propagation maps that follow show three levels of service, designated as the following colors:
Green >= -85 dBm, a level of service adequate for providing reliable coverage inside a building and outside. Users will
experience seamless calls and high speeds while using any data applications on their phones.
Yellow <= -95 dBm dBm, poor coverage inside buildings/vehicles, users will experience very slow speeds and
dropped calls inside buildings and avg coverage outdoors.
Grey <= -105 dBm, very poor unreliable signal strength, may not
be able to make calls and no data usage.
RECEIVED
05/08/2019
amorganroth
PLANNING DIVISION
Exhibit1A: This is the current coverage in this area. You can see that the area in
the red circle has very poor coverage. We have had many complaints of poor to
no coverage inside the industrial and office buildings surrounding this tower. We have also seen many dropped calls along the stretch of the HWY 167 to the east
of this site.
Exhibit 1B depicts Verizon’s coverage with the proposed site – SEA BLOOM integrated into our
network system for that area. The exhibit clearly shows the proposed location improving the signal strength inside the office buildings (where we get many customer complaints from) around
the site. In addition, the HWY has also been fixed.
Verizon Wireless strives for a network design that provides high RF signal strength resulting in quality
service inside buildings and vehicles, as indicated by the green areas. Please note that higher RF signal
strengths such as those mentioned above promote reliable voice calls and higher data speeds throughout a given licensed area.
Summary
The proposed site is a necessary communication facility as it provides the desired public
service needed to complete the Verizon Wireless network in the area and to comply with the
obligations of our FCC license. This site, once built and operational will provide necessary public voice and data, including 911 services to the commercial areas to the south 405 in Renton.
Sincerely,
Ann Abraham RF Engineer
Verizon Wireless