HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF COMMENTS_JACKSON SHORT PLATPREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
Jackson Short Plat
PRE19-000170
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
August 22, 2019
Contact Information:
Planner: Angelea Weihs, 425.430.7312, aweihs@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Nathan Janders, 425-430-7382, njanders@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.430.7024, cthomas@RentonRFA.org
Building Department Reviewer: Craig Burnell, 425.430.7290
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
formal submittal.
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).
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
MEMORANDUM
_________________________________________________________________________
DATE:August 22, 2019
TO:Angela Weihs, Associate Planner
FROM:Corey Thomas, Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT:Preliminary Comments for Upper Kennydale Short Plat
_________________________________________________________________________
1. The fire flow requirement for a single family home is 1,000 gpm minimum for dwellings
up to 3,600 square feet (including garage and basements). If the dwelling exceeds
3,600 square feet, a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow would be required. A minimum
of one fire hydrant is required within 300-feet of the proposed building and two
hydrants if the fire flow goes up to 1,500 gpm. Existing hydrants can be counted
toward the requirement as long as they meet current code, including 5-inch storz
fittings, which it does. Existing hydrant is within 300-feet of the proposed dwelling.
2. The fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $829.77 per single family unit.
This fee is paid at time of building permit. No charge for retention or removal of
the existing home.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required to be minimum 20-
feet wide fully paved, with 25-feet inside and 45-feet outside turning radius.
Fire access roadways shall be constructed to support a 30-ton vehicle with
322-psi point loading. Access is required within 150-feet of all points on the
buildings. Dead end streets that exceed 150-feet are required to have an
approved hammerhead turnaround.
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:August 16, 2019
TO:Angelea Weihs, Planner
FROM:Nathan Janders, Civil Engineer II
SUBJECT:Jackson Short Plat
2223 NE 23rd St
PRE19-000170
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 located at parcel(s)
0345700180. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of
Renton by the applicant.
Water
1. The project is within the City of Renton’s water service area in the Highlands 435 Pressure Zone.
2. The static water pressure is approximately 55 psi at ground elevation of 308 feet.
3. There is an existing 6-inch water main located in NE 23
rd St and in Camas Ave NE that can deliver a
maximum flow capacity of 1,400GPM (see water plan no. W-054201).
4. There is an existing ¾-inch domestic water meter (facility ID number MTR-005941) serving the existing
home at 2223 NE 23rd St
5. A new 1-inch domestic water meter will be required for the proposed Lot B. The meter will be
installed by City forces and a water meter permit is required. The sizing of the meter and of the private
service line to the buildings shall be in accordance with the most recent edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code
6. There is one existing fire hydrant along Camas Ave NE within 300-feet of Lot A and can deliver 1,000
GPM.
7. A conceptual utility plan will be required as part of the land use application for the subject
development.
8. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges (SDC’s) and meter
installation fees based on the number and size of the meters for domestic uses and for fire sprinkler
use. The development is also subject to fees for water connections, cut and caps, and purity tests.
Current fees can be found in the 2019 Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will
be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project.
The current water fee is $4,050.00 per 1-inch meter
Water service installation charges for each proposed domestic water service is applicable.
Water Service installation is $2,875.00 per 1-inch service line
Drop-in meter fee is $460.00 per 1-inch meter
The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/1/edoc/1059222/2017-
2018%20Fee%20Schedule.pdf
Sanitary Sewer
1. The project is within the City of Renton’s sanitary sewer service area.
2. There is an 8-inch gravity wastewater main located on the parcel (record drawing S-168703).
a. There is a 10-foot utility easement for the sewer line, reference King County Record
document 800811534.
3. The existing home on Lot A is connected to the city sewer (side sewer card attached for reference).
Individual sewer stub from the sewer main and individual side sewer to serve Lot B shall be provided
by the developer. All new sewer stubs shall conform to the standards in RMC 4-6-040 and City of
Renton Standard Details.
4. The development is within the East Kennydale Sewer SAD boundary and is subject to SAD fees. Lot 1
connected to the sewer system priot to the East Kennydale interceptor installation and assessment
district therefore it is not subject to the SAD fee, but each new lot is subject to a $666.88 fee; no
interest is applied to this SAD.
5. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee. SDC fee for
sewer is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. Current fees can be
found in the 2019 Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will be charged based on
the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
The current sewer fee for is $3,100.00 per 1-inch meter
A sewer system redevelopment credit will apply for the existing sewer service.
Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has been
determined.
The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/1/edoc/1059222/2017-
2018%20Fee%20Schedule.pdf
Surface Water
1. There is a City of Renton 12-inch stormwater main on the East side of the property (Record drawing
D-329605).
a. There is a 15-foot utility and drainage easement for the storm line, reference King County
Record document 800811534 and 20080516001742.
2. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2017 Renton Surface Water Design
Manual may be required. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart of the 2017 Renton Surface Water
Design Manual (RSWDM) to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. The site
falls within the City’s Flow Control Duration Standard – Matching Forested. The site falls within the
May Creek drainage basin.
3. The site falls within Zone 2 of the City’s Aquifer Protection Area (APA). In this zone open facilities and
conveyance systems may require a liner per sections 6.2.4 and 1.2.4.3 of the RSWDM.
4. The site contains regulated (steep) slopes along the Southwest corner of the parcel.
5. The current Surface Water Standard Plans shall be used in all drainage plan submittals. The current
City of Renton Standard Details are available online in the City of Renton website
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=990403&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton
6. If the new plus replaced pollution generating impervious surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the applicant will
be required to provide basic water quality treatment. Any proposed detention and/or water quality
vault shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM that is current at the time of civil construction
permit application. Separate structural plans will be required to be submitted for review and approval
under a separate building permit for the detention and/or water quality vault.
7. Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the new
runoff created by this development to the maximum extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be evaluated
in order of preference by feasibility as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2017 RSWDM. A preliminary
drainage plan, including the application of on-site BMPs, shall be included with the land use
application, as applicable to the project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be
submitted with the utility construction permit application.
8. A geotechnical soils report for the site is required per the 2017 Renton Surface Water Design Manual
Section C.1.3. Information on the water table and soil permeability (measured infiltration rates), with
recommendations of appropriate on-site BMPs per Core Requirement #9 and Appendix C shall be
included in the report. The report should also include information concerning the soils, geology,
drainage patterns and vegetation present shall be presented in order to evaluate the drainage,
erosion control and slope stability for site development of the proposed plat. The applicant must
demonstrate the development will not result in soil erosion and sedimentation, landslide, slippage,
or excess surface water runoff.
9. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
10. The development falls within the R-8 zone which has a maximum impervious surface area of 65% per
lot.
11. The development is subject to a surface water system development charge (SDC) fees. Fees will be
charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
The current SDC fee is $0.72 per square foot of new impervious surface but not to exceed
$1,800 per lot.
The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/1/edoc/1059222/2017-
2018%20Fee%20Schedule.pdf
Transportation
1. Per City code 4-6-060 frontage improvements are required for new construction in excess of $150,000.
The proposed project fronts NE 23rd St to the Northwest, NE 22nd street to the East and private
property along all other borders.
NE 23rd St is classified as a residential access street, with an existing right-of-way (ROW) width
of approximately 70 feet with an existing paved width of approximately 53 feet. To meet the
City’s complete street standards for Residential Access streets, a minimum ROW width of 53
feet is required. Per RMC 4-6-060 half of street improvements as taken from the road
centerline shall be required and include a 26 foot paved road (13 feet each side), a 0.5 foot
curb, an 8 foot planting strip, and a 5 foot sidewalk. No dedication will be required pending
field survey.
i. The City will support efforts to retain existing frontage along NE 23
rd street given that
the curb, sidewalk and driveway must meet both ADA and City Standards. A
Modification request per 4-9-250 will be required to be submit to the City.
NE 22nd St is classified as a residential access street, with an existing right-of-way (ROW)
width of approximately 60 feet with an existing paved width of approximately 53 feet. To
meet the City’s complete street standards for Residential Access streets, a minimum ROW
width of 53 feet is required. Per RMC 4-6-060 half of street improvements as taken from the
road centerline shall be required and include a 26 foot paved road (13 feet each side), a 0.5
foot curb, an 8 foot planting strip, and a 5 foot sidewalk. No dedication will be required
pending field survey.
i. The City will support a Fee-in-Lieu of frontage improvements along NE 22nd St. A
formal fee-in-lieu request may be submitted for the street frontage improvements
along NE 22nd ST. A fee-in-lieu can be paid at $110 per linear foot. See the wavier
and fee-in-lieu request form using the following link:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=1059358&dbid=
1&repo=CityofRenton
2. Undergrounding of all existing utilities is required on all frontages per RMC 4-6-090.
3. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations.
A minimum separation of 5 feet is required between driveway and the property line.
Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 15%. Driveways exceeding 8% shall provide
slotted drains.
The maximum width of single loaded garage driveway shall not exceed nine feet (9') and
double-loaded garage driveway shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
4. Street lighting is not required from a project that consists of less than 4 residential units.
5. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s Trench
Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
6. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be charged based on the rate at
the time of construction permit issuance.
The 2019 transportation impact fee is $7,820.42 per single family home.
The current property contains one single family home, the developer will receive a credit for
the existing home.
General Comments
1. If frontage improvements are required, all existing and proposed utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and
cable services, etc.) along property frontage or within the site must be underground as outlined in
RMC 4-6-090 – UTILITY LINES - UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION. The construction of these franchise
utilities must be inspected and approved by a City of Renton inspector.
2. Maximum exposed retaining wall height is 6-ft and shall be setback a minimum of 3-ft from the right-
of-way as outlined in RMC 4-4-040 – Fences, Hedges and Retaining Walls.
3. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance with
code requirements.
a. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is
required with the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft vertical.
b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or wall or
building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the
building.
4. All construction utility permits for utility and street improvements will require separate plan
submittals. All utility plans shall confirm to the Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil Engineer
shall prepare the civil plans. Please visit the Development Engineering Forms page for the most up-
to-date plan submittal requirements:
http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473
5. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets.
6. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2019 only and will be assessed
based on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as applicable to the
permit type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee schedule.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:August 22, 2019
TO:Pre-Application File No. 19-000170
FROM:Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:Jackson Short Plat – 2223 NE 23rd Street
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 (Parcel number 0345700180) is located between NE 23rd
Street and NE 22nd Street. NE 23rd Street is located along the northwestern property line and NE
22nd Street is located along the southern portion of the east property line. The site area is
approximately 10,556 sf (0.24 acres). The proposal is to subdivide the property into 2 lots. An
existing residence is proposed to remain on proposed Lot A and a new residence would be
constructed on proposed Lot B. The existing residence would continue to access off of NE 23rd
Street and the proposed new residence would access off of NE 22nd Street via a new residential
driveway. Protected slopes and moderate landslide hazards are mapped within 20 feet of the
project site. Sensitive slopes and wellhead protection area zone 2 are mapped on the project
site.
Current Use: The property has one existing single-family residence proposed to remain.
Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject property is located within the R-8 zoning
classification. The density range allowed in the R-8 zone is a minimum of 4.0 to a maximum of
8.0 dwelling units per 1 net acre. The Residential Medium Density Land Use designation is
intended to implement the R-8 zone. Development in the R-8 zone is intended to create
opportunities for new single family residential neighborhoods and to facilitate high-quality infill
development that promotes reinvestment in existing single family neighborhoods. It is intended
to accommodate uses that are compatible with and support a high-quality residential
environment and add to a sense of community. Detached single family residential dwelling units
are permitted uses within the R-8 zoning designation.
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Density: The area of public and private streets and critical areas would be deducted from the
gross site area to determine the “net” site area prior to calculating density. In order to calculate
the proposed density of the project, any area of public road, private driveway/easement, and/or
critical area dedication must be known. All fractions which result from net density calculations
shall be truncated at two (2) numbers past the decimal (e.g., 4.5678 becomes 4.56). Calculations
for minimum or maximum density which result in a fraction that is 0.50 or greater shall be
rounded up to the nearest whole number. Those density calculations resulting in a fraction that
is less than 0.50 shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. Based on the gross land
area of 10,556 square feet, the 2-lot proposal arrives at a gross density of approximately 8.25
du/ac (2 lots / 0.24 gross acres = 8.25 du/ac). The applicant would be required to demonstrate
compliance with the net density requirements of the zone at the time of formal application.
Based on the gross density of 8.25 du/ac, the subject site would meet the minimum density
requirements of the zone.
Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development
Standards for Single Family Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application
(noted as “R-8 standards” herein).
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size permitted in the R-8 zone is 5,000
square feet for parcels being subdivided. Minimum lot width is 50 feet for interior lots and 60
feet for corner lots; minimum lot depth is 80 feet. Please note that for short plats of parcels
smaller than one acre, one parcel may be allowed to be smaller than the required minimum lot
size, if all other parcels meet the required minimum lot size standard of the zone. In the R-8
zone, one parcel may be allowed to be four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet. As
proposed, both lots appear to meet the lot width and lot size requirements for the R-8 zone.
Lot A appears to comply with lot depth requirements; however, it is unclear if Lot B complies
with lot depth requirements based on the current definition of lot depth. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to demonstrate compliance with the minimum lot size, width and depth criteria
of the zone, based on the definitions of lot size, width, and depth (RMC 4-11-120), at the time
of formal application.
Building Standards – The R-8 standards allow a maximum building coverage of 50% of the lot
area. The maximum impervious coverage in the R-8 zone is 65%. The maximum wall plate height
is restricted to 24 feet, and the buildings shall be not more than two stories. Roofs with a pitch
equal to or greater than 4:12 may project an additional six (6) vertical feet from the maximum
wall plate height; common rooftop features, such as chimneys, may project an additional four
(4) vertical feet from the roof surface. Non-exempt vertical projections (e.g., decks, railings, etc.)
shall not extend above the maximum wall plate height unless the projection is stepped back
one-and-a-half (1.5) horizontal feet from each façade for each one (1) vertical foot above the
maximum wall plate height. The maximum wall plate height for detached accessory structures is
12 feet. The gross floor area must be less than that of the primary structure. Accessory
structures are also included in building lot coverage calculations. The new single family home
would need to comply with the maximum building coverage, impervious surface requirements,
and building height regulations of the zone at the time of building permit review. Compliance
with the building coverage and impervious surface requirements for the existing home would
be verified at the time of short plat submittal.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the
property line. The required setbacks for the R-8 zone are: Front yard: 20 feet for the primary
structure; Rear yard: 20 feet; Side yards: 5 feet; and Side yards along streets: 15 feet. Side yard
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along a street is defined as the yard requirement that is neither a front yard nor a rear yard, yet
it abuts a street right-of-way or private street.
The setbacks for the existing single family home appear to comply with all required setbacks
for the zone. Compliance for the required setbacks would be verified for the existing home at
the time of short plat application. Compliance with required setbacks for the new single family
home would be verified at the time of building permit application.
Access/Parking: Access to the existing residence would be maintained off of NE 23rd Street.
Access to the new lot is proposed via a residential driveway off of NE 22nd Street. Two off street
parking spaces are required for each proposed lot. Regulations pertaining to parking can be
found at RMC 4-4-080.
Driveways: The maximum driveway slopes cannot exceed 15%. If the grade exceeds 15%, a
variance is required. The maximum width of single loaded garage driveways shall not exceed 9
feet and double loaded garage driveways shall not exceed 16 feet.
Landscaping: With the exception of critical areas, all pervious area shall have landscape
treatment. Landscaping may include hardscape such as decorative paving, rock outcroppings,
fountains, plant containers, etc. Ten feet (10') of on-site landscaping is required along all public
street frontages, with the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways and those
zones with building setbacks less than ten feet (10'). In those cases, ten feet (10') of landscaping
shall be required where buildings are not located. Where there is insufficient right-of-way space
or no public frontage, street trees are required in the front yard subject to approval of the
Administrator. A minimum of two (2) trees are to be located in the front yard prior to final
inspection. A conceptual landscape plan shall be provided with the formal land use application
as prepared by a registered Landscape Architect, a certified nurseryman or other certified
professional.
Fences/Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences or retaining walls as part of this
project, the location must be designated on the landscape plan or grading plan. A fence and/or
wall detail should also be included on the plan. A fence taller than 6 feet shall require a building
permit or an explicit exemption from the Building Official. A retaining wall that is 4 feet or taller,
as measured by the vertical distance from the bottom of the footing to the finish grade at the
top of the wall 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. For more information about fences and retaining walls
refer to RMC 4-4-040.
Significant Tree Retention: An aerial image of the site identifies mature trees on the site. If
significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for alders and cottonwoods) are
proposed to be removed, a tree inventory and a tree retention plan along with an arborist
report, tree retention plan 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 30% of significant trees. 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. Please refer to Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations
RMC 4-4-130 for further general and specific tree retention and land clearing requirements.
In addition to retaining 30% of existing significant trees, each new lot would be required to
provide a minimum tree density of 2 trees per 5,000 square feet of lot area onsite. Protected
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trees that do not contribute to a lot's required minimum tree density shall be held in
perpetuity within a tree protection tract.
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 twenty percent (20%); Significant trees adjacent to critical areas and their
associated buffers; and Significant trees over sixty feet (60') in height or greater than eighteen
inches (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 independent review of any land use application that involves
tree removal and land clearing at the City's discretion.
If staff determines that the trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a 2-inch
caliper or an evergreen at least 6 feet tall, shall be planted at a rate of 12 caliper inches of new
trees to replace each protected tree removed. A formal tree retention plan prepared by an
arborist or landscape architect would be reviewed at the time of the Short Plat application.
Critical Areas: Protected slopes and moderate landslide hazards are mapped within 20 feet of
the project site. Sensitive slopes and wellhead protection area zone 2 are mapped on the project
site. Whenever a proposed development requires a development permit and a geologic hazard
is present on the site of the proposed development or on abutting or adjacent sites within fifty
feet (50') of the subject site, geotechnical studies by licensed professionals, such as a
geotechnical engineer and/or engineering geologist, shall be required. The overall purpose of
the wellhead protection regulations is to protect aquifers used as potable water supply sources
by the City from contamination by hazardous materials. Some uses are restricted that store,
handle, treat, use, or produce substances that pose a hazard to groundwater quality. If fill is
used, then a fill source statement is needed.
Environmental Review: Except when located in sensitive areas (such as wetland or protected
slopes) or lands covered by water, short plats of 9 or fewer residential lots are categorically
exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require administrative short plat approval. The
application would be reviewed within an estimated time frame of six to eight weeks. The 2019
administrative short plat application fee is $5,397.00 ($5,140.00 each plus a 5% Technology
Surcharge Fee). Each modification request is $262.50 ($250.00 each plus a 5% Technology
Surcharge Fee). All fees are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land use
application submittal can be found on the City’s new website by clicking “Land Use Applications”
on the Community & Economic Development page, then “All Forms (A to Z).” The City now
requires electronic plan submittal for all applications.
Once Preliminary Short Plat approval is obtained, the applicant must complete the required
improvements and dedications, as well as satisfy any conditions of the preliminary approval
before submitting for Final Short Plat review. Once final approval is received, the plat may be
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recorded. The newly created lots may only be sold after the plat has been recorded. In addition
to the required land use permits, separate construction and building permits would be required.
Public Notice: A minimum of one Public Information Sign is required for a Short Plat application.
The applicant is responsible for the procurement, installation and maintenance of the sign.
Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal requirements is provided on
the City of Renton website (www.rentonwa.gov).
Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would be
required. Such fees would apply to all projects and would be calculated at the time of building
permit application and payable prior to building permit issuance. The 2019 impact fees are as
follows:
A Transportation Impact Fee based on $7,820.42 per each new detached dwelling unit.
A Parks Impact Fee based on $2,740.07 per each new detached dwelling unit.
A Fire Impact fee of $829.77 per each new detached dwelling unit.
Renton School District Impact Fee is $6,877.00 per each new detached dwelling unit.
A handout listing Renton’s development-related fees is available on the City of Renton website
for your review.
Note: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant is strongly
encouraged to have one copy of the application materials pre-screened at the 6th floor front
counter prior to submitting the complete application package. Please call Angelea Weihs,
Associate Planner at 425-430-7312 for an appointment.
Expiration: Upon approval, the Short Plat is valid for five years with a possible one year
extension (RMC 4-7-070M). It is the responsibility of the owner to monitor the expiration date.