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PRE-APPLICATION MEETING FOR
816039 Sunset WCF
PRE19-000108
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
May 30 th , 2019
Contact Information:
Planner: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Scott Warlick, 425-430-7216, swarlick@rentonwa.gov
Fir.e Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024, cthomas@rentonrfa.org
Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider
giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on the
project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use
and/or environmental permits.
Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and
' schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened before
making all of the required copies.
The pre-application meeting is i~~ormal 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).
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RECEIVED
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amorganroth
PLANNING DIVISION
816039 Sunset WCF, PRE19-000103
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
May 21st, 2019
Alex Morganroth, Planner
Scott Warlick, Engineering Specialist II
816039 Sunset
2902 NE 12th ST
PRE19-000103
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 preUminary review for the above-referenced proposal located at parcel(s) 7227802040. The
following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant.
Surface Water
1. A drainage report complying with the current Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM) will be
required. Based on the City's flow control map, the site falls within the City's Peak Rate Flow Control
Standard (Existing site Conditions). The site falls within the East Lake Washington Drainage Basin. Refer to
Figure 1.1.2.A-Flow chart to determine the type of drainage review required in the RSWM.
2. The existing site topography slopes down gradually from north to south. There is no on-site stormwater
conveyance system. Stormwater from the site either infiltrates or gradually flows off-site. There is an 8"
stormwater main located in NE 12 th ST (see City plan no. R-156403). ,
3. Storm drainage improvements along all public street frontages are required to conform to the City's street
and stormwater conveyance standards. Any new storm drain installed on or off-site shall be designed and
sized in accordance with standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2017 RSWDM and shall account for the total
upstream tributary area, assuming developed conditions for onsite tributary areas and existing conditions
for any offsite tributary areas.
4. 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
5. 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 f~asible. On-site BMPs shall be evaluated in order of
preference by feasibility as described in Section C.1.31 of the 2017 RSWDM. A preliminary drainage plan,
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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.
6. 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 waterrunoff.
7. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
8. As of 9/28/2018, the City of Renton has developed a new set of Surface Water Standard Plans to replace
the existing. set. These new Surface Water Standard Plans shall be used in all future drainage plan
submittals.
9. The 2019 Surface water system development fee is $0. 72 per square foot of new impervious surface, but
no less than $1,800.00 for each new lot. This is payable prior to issuance of the construction permit. This
fee is subject to change based on the calendar year the construction permit is issued.
Franchise Comments
1. If Crown Castle or AT&T needs to access equipment within the city right of way, Applicant will have to
obtain a Franchise Permit.
2. As of April 3rd , 2017 the City of Renton will be accepting all franchise submittal applications
electronically. The link below will take you to our submittal process.
https;//rentonwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalld==7922741&pageld=9688284
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. 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 shali prepare
the civil plans. Please visit the Development Engineering Forms page for the most up-to-date plan
submittal requirements:
http://rentonwa.gov/business/defa u lt.aspx?id=424 73
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 2018 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
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
May 28, 2019
Pre-Application File No. 19-000103
Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
AT&T Wireless Communications Facility
2902 NE 12th St (APN 7227802040)
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 online at https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Renton/.
Project Proposal: AT&T is proposing a new stealth Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF) structure at 2902 NE
12th St. The subject site is 61,133 sq. ft. (1.4 acres) and is in the Residential 14 du/ac (R-14) zoning district. The site
previously was home to the Renton Highlands Library, which recently relocated to a nearby site. The property is
now owned by the Renton Housing Authority. A CUP (LUA18-000127) was approved in April 2018 to allow RHA to
operate the Sunset Multi-Service and Career Development Center. The applicant is proposing a 99 foot tall "faux
tree" stealth tower designed to visually mimic an evergreen tree. The purpose of the new facility is to replace the
existing roof-top WCF located on the old library building, which is proposed to be demolished. The total lease area,
approximately 2500 sq. ft., would be located to the north of the existing library building. Access to the site is
proposed via an existing gated entrance to the north of the proposed lease area. No critical areas are mapped on
the project site according to COR Maps. The applicant has proposed the removal of (5) trees on the site. The
proposal inclu.de 2,500 sq. ft. of new impervious surface.
Current Use: The subject parcel contains an existing building (previously the library) and associated surface parking.
An existing WCF is located on the building rooftop is proposed to be removed.
Zoning: The subject property is located within the Residential-14 du/ac (R-14) zoning district. Stealth WCFs require
an Administrative Conditional Use Permit within the R-14 zone.
Conditional Use Permit: The following criteria shall be considered in determining whether to issue a Conditional
Use Permit for a wireless communication facility; however, the Administrator may waive or reduce the burden on
the applicant of one or more of these criteria if the Administrator concludes that the goals of RMC 4-4-140, Wireless
Communication Facilities, are better served by:
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a. Height and Design: The height of the proposed tower and/or antenna1 as well as incorporation of design
characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness.
b. Proximity to Surrounding Uses: 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.
c. Nature of Surrounding Uses: 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.
d. Topography and Vegetation: The surrounding topography and tree canopy coverage.
e. Ingress/Egress: The proposed ingress and egress.
f. Impacts: The potential noise, light, glare, and visual impacts.
g. Collocation Feasibility: The availability of suitable existing towers and other structures to accommodate
the proposal.
h. 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.
i. Landscaping: Additional landscaping may be required to buffer adjacent properties from potentially
adverse effects ofthe proposed use. (Ord. 5675, 12-3-2012)
Development Standards: Standards and requirements for all types of wireless communication facilities are
contained in RMC 4-4-140F:
Maximum Height -All wireless communication facilities shall comply with RMC 4-3-020, Airport Related Height and
Use Restrictions, as well as the height limitations in the RMC 4-4-140, Wireless Communications Facilities. Stealth
WCFs may be up to 150 feet tall. However, the allowed maximum height sha.11 be determined through the
Conditional Use Permit review process and application of the standards for stealth towers in RMC 4-4-140.
Compliance with this requirement will be reviewed and verified at the time of Conditional Use Permit application.
Visual Impact-Site location and development shall preserve the pre-existing character of the surrounding buildings
and landscape to the extent consistent with the function of the communications equipment. 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. Compliance with this requirement will be verified at the time of Conditional Use Permit application.
Maximum Noise Levels -No equipment shall be operated so as to produce noise in levels above forty five (45)
decibels as measured from the nearest property line on which the wireless communication facility is located.
Operation of a back-up power generator in the event of power failure or the testing of a back-up generator between
eight o'clock (8:00) a.m. and nine o'clock (9:00) p.m. are exempt from this standard. No testing of back-up
generators shall occur between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) p.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) a.m.
Fencing -Security fencing shall be required and shall be painted or coated with a non-reflective neutral color.
Fencing shall comply with the requirements listed in RMC 4-4-040, Fences, Hedges, and Retaining Walls.
Lighting -Towers or antennas shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the FAA or other applicable
authority. If lighting is required, the Administrator may review the available lighting alternatives and approve the
design that would cause the least disturbance to the surrounding views. Security lighting for the equipment shelters
or cabinets and other on-the-ground ancillary equipment is also permitted, as long as it is appropriately down
shielded to keep light within the boundaries of the compound.
Advertising Prohibited -No lettering, symbols, images, or trademarks large enough to be legible to occupants of
vehicular traffic on any abutting roa~way shall be placed on or affixed to any part of a WCF tower, antenna array or
antenna, other than as required by FCC regulations regarding tower registration or other applicable law. Antenna
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arrays designed and approved to be located on or within signs or billboards as a stealth tower, or a concealed or
camouflaged WCF, shall not be construed to be in violation of this prohibition.
Building Standards -Support structures shall be. constructed so as to meet or exceed the most recent Electronic
Industries Association/Telecommunications Industries Association (EIA/TIA) 222 Revision G Standard entitled:
"Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures" (or equivalent), as it may be
updated or amended. 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. (Ord. 5675, 12-3-2012)
Radio Frequency Standards -The applicant shall ensure that the wireless communication facility (WCF) will not
cause localized interference with the reception of area television or radio broadcasts. If the City finds that the WCF
interferes with such reception, and if such interference is not remedied within thirty (30) calendar days, the City
may revoke or modify a Building and/or Conditional Use Permit.
The proposed WCF would be classified as a '1aux tree", a type of stealth tower identified in the Renton Municipal
Code. Per RMC 4-4-140.I, "Faux Trees", shall adhere to the following standards (in addition to the general WCF
standards above):
a. Location: Faux trees shall be located within one hundred feet (100') of existing photo simulations show,
to the Administrator's satisfaction, that the proposed faux tree would be appropriate for the site.
b. Height: The faux tree may exceed the average height of nearby trees by no more than twenty percent
(20%) or thirty feet (30'), whichever is greater.
c. Authenticity: Faux trees shall replicate the shape, structure, and color of live trees common to the area.
Plans shall provide detailed specifications regarding the number and spacing of branches, bark, foliage, and
colors. All faux trees shall incorporate a sufficient number of branches (no less than three (3) branches per
linear foot of height) and design materials (e.g., faux bark) so that the structure appears as natural in
appearance as feasible. Branches shall not be required for the lowest twenty feet {20') of the trunk.
d. Concealment:
i. All cables and antennas shall be painted to match the colo'r of the trunk.
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ii. Antenna socks are mandatory for all antennas (and similar components) located on a faux tree.
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. However, in those cases where it can be demonstrated by the applica_nt
that the equipment cannot be located in buildings or underground, equipment shelters or cabinets shall be
screened to the Administrator's satisfaction.
Screening: Equipment shelters and cabinets shall be surrounded by a fifteen-foot (15') wide sight-obscuring
landscape buffer along 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; however, existing topography, vegetation and other site
characteristics may provide relief from the screening requirement. The required landscaped areas shall include an
automated irrigation system, unless the applicant is able to justify an exception to this requirement to the
Administrator's satisfaction. Related·eqnipmentfacilitie·s shall not be enclosed with exposed metal surfaces. ··
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, and meets any size requirements of this Code. The area of the
compound may be greater than is necessary in order to accommodate future collocations, but the area reserved
for future equipment shelters/cabinets shall be the minimum necessary for the documented WCF capacity. (
Generators shall comply with the following standards:
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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.
Significant Tree Retention: If significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for alders and
cottonwoods) are proposed to be removed, a tree inventory, tree retention plan, arborist report, and tree retention
worksheet shall be provided with the formal land use application as defined in RMC 4-8-120. The tree retention
plan must show preservation of at least 20% of significant trees, and indicate how proposed building footprints
would be sited to accommodate preservation of significant trees that would be retained (RMC 4-4-130H1.a). When
the required number of protected trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a two-inch (2") caliper
or an evergreen at least six feet (6') tall, shall be planted at a rate of twelve (12) caliper inches of new trees to
replace each protected tree removed. The Administrator may authorize the planting of replacement trees on the
site if it can be demonstrated to the Administrator's satisfaction that an insufficient number of trees can be
retained.
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy; significant trees on slopes greater
than 20%; significant trees adjacent to critical areas and their associated buffers; and significant trees over 60' in
height or greater than 18" caliper.
Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved; other significant native
evergreen or deciduous trees; and other significant non-native trees.
Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have been evaluated for retention
and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/ or cottonwoods are used as part of an approved
enhancement project within a critical area or its buffer.
The Administrator may require independent review of any land use application that involves tree removal and
land clearing at the City's discretion. A formal tree retention plan would be reviewed at the time of land use
application.
Fences/Retaining Walls: Any proposed fences must be designated on the landscape plan. Retaining walls shall be
composed of brick, rock, textured or patterned concrete, or other masonry product that complements the proposed
building and site development. There shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining
walls abutting public rights-of-way. Please refer to retaining wall standards (RMC 4-4-040) for additional
information.
Critical Areas: Based on the City's Critical Areas Maps, there are no critical areas present on the project site.
Therefore, it is not anticipated that this project would impact critical areas. It is the applicant's responsibility to
ascertain whether any additional critical areas or environmental concerns are present on the site during site
development or building construction.
Environmental Review: The proposed WCF would be subject to Environmental (SEPA) Review.
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Permit Requirements: The proposal is required to obtain Administrative Conditional Use Permit approval. The
proposal is also subject to Environmental (SEPA) Review. All applications would be reviewed concurrently in an
estimated time frame of 6-8 weeks following acceptance of a complete application. The 2019 Conditional Use
Permit application fee is $1,540.00 and the Environmental Review fee is $1,540.00. Any modification requests to
code standards are $250.00 per modification. There is an additional 5% technology fee at the time of land use
application. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal can be found on the City's website
by clicking "City Documents" on the home screen, then "CED Forms". All forms are in alphabetical order. The City
now requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. The City's Electronic File Standards can also be found
on the City's website.
In addition to the required land use permits, a building permit would be required.
Public Notice: Public Information Sign: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II Land Use Permits
(Administrative Conditional Use Permit, SEPA Review), as classified by RMC 4-8-080. Public Information Signs are
intended to inform the public of potential land development, specific permits/actions being considered by the City,
and to facilitate timely and effective public participation in the review process. The applicant must follow the
specifications provided in the public information sign handout (see land use forms on City website). The applicant
is solely responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance, removal, and any costs associated with the
sign.
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 Alex Morganroth, Project Planner at 425-430-7219 for an appointment.
Expiration: Building permits, licenses or land use permits required for the operation of a Conditional Use Permit
shall be applied for within two (2) years of the date of Conditional Use Permit approval.
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