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Home My WebLink AboutM_Full Application_Verizon COW_210310_v1.pdfMASTER LAND USE APPLICATION TIER 2 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY WIRELESS FACILITY AT CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTER 1300 Bronson Way. Renton WA 98057 APPLICANT-KIM ALLEN, WIRELESS POLICY GROUP FOR CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, LLC, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO SEATTLE SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Print Form Reset Form Save Form DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor I Renton, WA 98057 I 425-430-7200 www.rentonwa.gov LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME: Construction Industry Training Council of\ � ADDREssjita #, Bronson Way CITY: Renton I STATE WA PHONE NUMBER: (425) 285-2324 EMAIL ADDRESS*: l9ZJ�57 [Z] I prefer to receive all correspondence via US Mail. APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME Kim Allen, Wireless Policy Group, LLC COMPANY (if applicable):For Seattle SMSA Limited Pc ADDRESS: 1420 W. Gilman Blvd. #9030 CITY I STATE: Issaquah WA PHONE NUMBER: (425) 628-2666 I9i�27 EMAIL ADDRE SS*:kim.allen@wirelesspolicy.comD I prefer to receive all correspondence via US Mail. CONTACT PERSON NAME: Kim Allen COMPANY (if applicable)\/ . w· I enzon ire ess ADDRESS 1420 W. Gilman Blvd. #9030 CITY I STATE Issaquah WA PHONE NUMBER (425)628_2666 l9ib:27 EMAIL ADDRESS*lim.allen@wireless�olicr.com D I prefer to receive all cor respondence via S Mai . � PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Verizon Wireless Cedar River COW PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: 111 Meadow Ave. N Renton WA 98057 KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S) 1352300060 EXISTING LAND USE(S): Vacant lot, commercial with Verizon Wireless � PROPOSED LAND USE(S) Continue Verizon Wireless site for Cell on Wh� EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION Commercial Mixed Use PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable) N/AEXISTING ZONING: Commercial Arterial PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): No change SITE AREA (in square feet): 1225 SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED: N/APROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable) N/ANUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable) N/A NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable) N/A PROJECT VALUE: $21,000 *By completing the email address field the owner/applicant/contact person is opting to receive all formal notifications and project documents in digital format via email unless otherwise requested. I PROJECT INFORMATION (CONTINUED) SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicf,f�: IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): 0 AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE 0 AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO □FLOOD HAZARD AREA □GEOLOGIC HAZARD □HABITAT CONSERVATION □SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES □WETLANDS __ s q.ft. __ s q.ft. __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE NW QUARTER OF SECTION .J.L_, TOWNSHIP� N, RANGE �_.W.M. IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON I AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) Halene Sigmund , declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am (please check one) 0 the current owner of the property involved in this application or [Z] the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) Date Signature of Owner/Representative Date I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ±¼,\e,yt<('.' <;?r�V\IU.l-r'\c!_ signed this instrument and acknowledge it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purpse mentioned in the instrument. Dated Notary Public r State of Washington !BLANCA LIZAOLA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 01/28/2023 Notary Public in and for the State of Washington L . Notary (Print): My appointment expires: I I Ut:t'I-\K I IVlt:N I Ut l..UIVIIVIUNI I Y AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -----�Renton@ ABATEMENT AGREEMENT TEMPORARY USE Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7294 I www.rentonwa.gov Michael Cunningham, on behalf of Verizon I, ___________________ being the Applicant for the Temporary Use Permit at the Location of: 111 Meadow Ave. N., Renton WA Hereby authorize the City of Renton to summarily eliminate the Temporary Use and all evidence of the use if it has not been removed as required by the terms of the permit. I also agree to reimburse the City for any expense incurred in abating this Temporary Use ,. //, Signature �# / {_:1;;;�,w� Print Name: Michael Cunningham Date: November 18, 2019 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence thatMtchaeJ Ouil'lill and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for r"1 signed this instrument d purposes mentioned in the instrument. J/\NNETTE L CLARK Notary Public State of Washington Commission II 173345 My Comm. Expires /\ug 29. 2022 e of Washington Notary (Print)". Ittnndk L Ci.Ml-- My appointment expires: � /Jt{, / 2,/) 2,--L-/I I 17 LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION TO: CITY OF RENTON WA PLANNING DEPARTMENT Construction Industry Training Council of Washington, ("CITC") a Washington non-profit corporation, is the owner of the property located at 111 Meadow Ave, N, Renton WA. CITC recently purchased the subject property with knowledge of the presence of a cell on wheels temporary use, owned and operated by Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, on the subject property. By this letter, CITC hereby authorizes Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to continue to operate the cell on wheels temporary use on the subject property. As a representative of Verizon Wireless, the Wireless Policy Group, LLC, is authorized to sign, submit, and review land-use applications and permits and to provide representation at meetings and hearings on Verizon's and CTIC's behalf. Construction Industry Training Council of Washington, a Washington, non-profit corporation By: bkf�Q� Name: r\-z:i.,le"'-e �&Nrt.,J_ Title: '\)r�c.. �J.e.,ct Date: \\ \ I�\ ,q lu. -hSIGNED AND SWORN TO before me this _....__�_.___day of NOVEMBER, 2019. NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington My Commission Expires __ _.l_-_1:;.......,,8"--.,,_2,_3 __ _ Notary Public� State of Washlngton'-1 BLANCA LIZAOLA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 01/28/2023 PROJECT NARRATIVE 1 PROJECT NARRATIVE FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY WIRELESS FACILITY CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTER 1300 Bronson Way. Renton WA 98057 SITE HISTORY AND PROGRESS- The applicant, Kim Allen of Wireless Policy Group on behalf of Verizon Wireless, is requesting a Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit, pursuant to Renton Municipal Code Section 4-9-240, to allow for the continued use of the site at 111 Meadow Ave N for a temporary wireless facility ("cell on wheels" or "COW"). Verizon is requesting a new Temporary Use Permit ("TUP") following the expiration of LUA19-000314. A copy of the previous approval is attached. The permanent wireless site for the existing temporary facility is planned for the roof of the soon-to-be redeveloped Bryant Motors building. Rooftop antennas on two corners of the roof are planned with screening to minimize visibility. In December, 2019, the Hearing Examiner granted a conditional use permit with conditions to renovate the existing building, including the addition of a second story. A copy is attached. In August, 2020, a minor modification of the approval was granted that eliminated the addition of a second story and downsized the project significantly. A copy is attached. This remodel required that the plans be revised along with the design of the permanent wireless facility. Verizon has been working with the building architect to finalize a design. Permitting for the building remodel and construction have been significantly delayed by the global pandemic, business and municipal closures and slow downs, and the stay at home orders imposed by the Governor. Verizon can not move forward with the permanent site until the property owner is ready to build. Despite the challenging obstacles, the following progress has ensued since the approval in 2020: •The lease is about 90% finalized to have the permanent wireless facility on the building, with only a few business terms outstanding before finalization. •The building owner had hoped to have started construction on remodeling their building but is still awaiting permits from the city of Renton. •Verizon is working with the Owner's Architect on Photo simulations and equipment room design to finalize its Zoning Drawings for submittal to City of Renton. Verizon 2 is working with the owner's team and Verizon RF engineers on the final number of antennas and location of RF Screening structures (Final Design). See attached Preliminary Photosims for Permanent Facility. •Verizon is planning to have Zoning Drawings and final design approved internally by the end of March, 2021 and the Zoning Application for the permanent wireless facility submitted to the city in April, 2021. •Verizon hopes to obtain Zoning Approval from the City of Renton by October of 2021, with building permits approved by Feb. 2022. •Verizon's goal is construction completed by May 2022. The new TUP is needed to allow additional time to finalize this permanent solution for this site so that Verizon customers served by this temporary site won't lose the service they depend upon in their daily lives. With the continuing pandemic, robust and reliable wireless networks are more important than ever to families and businesses that find themselves working from home and relying on the wireless network for virtual meetings, online learning, telemedicine and ordering goods and services. First responders rely on the wireless network to process calls and transmit data in real time. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The 14,454 square foot property is located in the Commercial Arterial ( CA) zoning designation. The COW would remain in its current location at the SE corner of the vacant property, which is fenced for security. The base of the temporary structure is approximately 6' x 14' in size. The total leased area is approximately 30' x 40'. The COW mast holds three panel antennas and a microwave antenna, with a total maximum height of 35 feet. Three ecology blocks are attached to the COW using guy lines to increase stability. A copy of the zoning drawings and site photographs are attached. Vegetative screening was required as a condition of the original Temporary Use Permit approved for the structure, is now required by code, has been planted, and will be maintained going forward. The applicant is proposing the use of a generator only for emergency situations or events. See Photos. The site is located within the Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1 and High Seismic Hazard Area. No other critical areas are located on site and no ground disturbance activity is proposed. The COW project is on property located in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone. The adjacent zoning is CA to the East, North, and West, with RIO zoning to the North. There are currently a row of Arborvitaes that separate the subject CA property and the adjacent property that serve as a visual buffer to the base of the COW. There are several taller power poles with equipment and transformers and taller trees in the area, and ballfield light standards at the City ballfield across Bronson which are the approximate height or taller than the COW mast. See Photos. 3 DECISION CRITERIA 4-4-140 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES K.TEMPORARY WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES STANDARDS: The proposed COW is subject to the Temporary Wireless Communications Facilities Standards in RMC 4-4-140 K. 1. Location: a. Temporary wireless communication facilities shall be located no closer than seventy five feet (75') from the property line of a property that is adjacent, abutting, or diagonal to a property with a residential use. b. No space or spaces needed to meet the required parking standards for a development site shall be taken by the placement of temporary wireless communication facilities. c. Temporary wireless communication facilities shall not be located in the R-1, R-4, R-6, R- 8, or R-10 zone. Applicant Response: The site of the existing COW is not abutting, adjacent, or diagonal to a property with a residential use. The COW is not located in a parking space needed to meet the parking standards for the site and is located on a parcel in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone. Therefore, the facility complies with the location requirements for Temporary Wireless Communication Facilities. See Construction Drawings. 2.Size: Temporary wireless communication facilities are permitted on tandem axel utility trailers with a maximum width of ten feet (10') and length of twenty four feet (24'), or other support structure as approved by the Administrator. Applicant Response: The COW support structure is approximately 6 feet by 14 feet and is therefore compliant with the size requirement for Temporary Wireless Communications Facilities. See Construction Drawings . 3.Screening: A six-foot (6') high sight-obscuring fence, vegetative screen, or alternative visual buffer approved by the Administrator shall be constructed around the perimeter of the utility trailer and/ or any other ground equipment associated with the temporary wireless communication facility. Applicant Response: An existing vegetative screen is located around the COW. Existing vegetation includes approximately 11 six-foot plus tall arborvitae shrubs in planters with an automatic watering system on both the north and south side of the site. The COW is screened on the east side facing Meadow Ave N by existing 10-foot tall arborvitae shrubs planted in the right- of-way. A sight- obscuring fence is located around the entire perimeter of the facility between the vegetative buffer and the base. The COW complies with the screening requirement for Temporary Wireless Communication Facility. See Photos. 4.Power Source: a.Use of on-site utility services is required for primary power. b.In the event of an emergency or power outage, a whisper quiet generator or other utility source may be used that emits an average noise level, measured at the property line, that does not exceed fifty five (55) decibels day-night level when measured on an “a weighted” sound level 4 meter, according to the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency, unless otherwise approved by the Administrator. Applicant Response: The existing COW currently receives power from an overhead connection to a PSE electric pole in the Meadow Ave N right-of-way. A generator is located near the COW for use only during emergency events. The COW is compliant with the power source requirements for Temporary Wireless Communication Facilities. A copy of the RF Justification and Noise Study are attached. 5.Permits: An approved Tier 2 temporary use permit is required for all temporary wireless communications facilities. Applicant Response: Acknowledged. 6. WCF Installation/Repairs: A temporary use permit issued for the use of a temporary wireless communication facility during the installation of a new WCF or while repairs are being done on an existing WCF shall comply with the standards contained above and with the following: a. The approval shall not exceed a length of one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days (excluding installation and removal). b. There shall be no more than one temporary use permit issued for the use of a temporary wireless communication facility per site each calendar year. c. Two (2) extensions of the original temporary use permit of up to one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days (excluding installation and removal) per extension may be approved by the Administrator upon a showing that the proposed installation or repairs are actively progressing. Applicant Response: Acknowledged. CONCLUSION Verizon has met all of the criteria for a temporary use and has justified its request for new temporary use permit to continue providing the existing wireless coverage until the building construction is complete. The site is in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Installing a Temporary Cell on Wheels at this location has allowed Verizon to maintain adequate wireless services to the community on a temporary basis while Verizon completes a permanent site solution to improve the Verizon Network performance long term within the City of Renton. The demand on the network has only increased as Renton continues to grow and the pandemic has dramatically changed the way people work, access school environments and services. The COW is adding vitally needed capacity to the existing Verizon service area which historically has suffered enormous congestion problems, especially in the peak periods. Denial of the requested extension would result in this facility being taken off air, which will result in a diminished level of service for residents, businesses and first responders. 5 Verizon acknowledges that the COW has been in place much longer than originally anticipated because construction cannot move forward for the permanent rooftop installation until the remodeling work on the roof and the interior equipment room is completed by the property owner. The COW is not out of character with other utility infrastructure in the neighborhood and has been landscaped and maintained to minimize its visual impact. Finally, the longer presence of this temporary use is not inconsistent with 5 year extensions for other types of temporary uses allowed under the code. See Renton Municipal Code 4-9-240(3). Extension Requests for all Other Uses. Verizon respectfully requests that the Administrator grant the request for a temporary use permit. PREVIOUS TUP APPROVAL DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Project Location Map D_COW TUP Decision_200109_v5_FINAL A.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT & DECISION Decision: APPROVED APPROVED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS DENIED Report Date: January 10, 2020 Project File Number: PR17-000365 Project Name: Verizon Wireless Cedar River COW Land Use File Number: LUA19-000314, TP Project Manager: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner Owner: Construction Industry Training Council, 1930 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Applicant/Contact: Kim Allen, Wireless Policy Group, 1420 W Gilman Blvd 9030, Issaquah, WA 98027 Project Location: 111 Meadow Ave N Project Summary: The applicant (Kim Allen of Wireless Policy Group on behalf of Verizon Wireless) is requesting a Tier 2 Temporary Use Permit, pursuant to Renton Municipal Code Section 4-9-240, to allow for the continued use of the site at 111 Meadow Ave N for a temporary wireless facility (aka cell on wheels, COW,). The 14,454 SF property is located in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning designation. The COW would remain in its current location at the SE corner of the vacant property and is fenced for security. The base of the temporary structure is approximately 6' x 14' in size. The total leased area is approximately 30' x 40'. The COW mast holds three panel antennas and a microwave antenna, with a total max height of 35 feet. Three ecology blocks are attached to the COW using guy lines to increase stability. Screening was required as a condition of the original Temporary Use Permit approved for the structure, which is now required by code and which the applicant has proposed to maintain. The applicant is proposing the use of a generator only for emergency situations or events. The site is located within the Wellhead Protection Area Zone 1 and High Seismic Hazard Area. No other critical areas are located on site and no ground disturbance activity is proposed. Site Area: 0.33 ac DocuSign Envelope ID: D1DF9714-6D15-4F23-AB8B-17D9CB83D3F6 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Verizon Wireless Cedar River COW Administrative Report & Decision LUA19-000314, TP Report of January 10, 2020 Page 2 of 5 D_COW TUP Decision_200109_v5_FINAL B. EXHIBITS: Exhibit 1: Administrative Decision Exhibit 2: Site Plan Exhibit 3: RF Justification Letter and Noise Report prepared by Verizon Wireless Exhibit 4: Public Comment #1 C. ANALYSIS Staff received one public comment (see Exhibit 4) expressing concern with the length of time that the facility has been installed on the site. The COW was originally installed on the site in October of 2017 (LUA17-000465). After expiration of the original permit on April 6, 2018, the applicant applied for a new Temporary Use Permit or order to extend the permit an additional year (LUA18-000405). Staff issued a denial decision due to the applicant’s failure to maintain the vegetative landscaping required as a condition of the original permit. The applicant appealed the decision to the Hearing Examiner and on November 7, 2018, the Hearing Examiner reversed the City’s decision and granted the applicant a new Temporary Use Permit with an expiration date of January 6, 2020. The City requested a reconsideration of the appeal decision on November 21, 2018, but the decision was upheld by the Hearing Examiner. Since the appeal and reconsideration decisions were issued, the applicant has adequately maintained the vegetative screen by installing a temporary automatic watering system and quickly replacing any shrubs that die. The applicant intends to install a permanent rooftop facility on the future CITC building to be constructed on the adjacent site at 1300 Bronson Way N. Staff Comment: Based on the applicant’s success in maintaining the screening around the facility, their intent to install a new permanent facility as soon as possible, and the applicant’s stated need for the temporary facility in order maintain the level of service required for emergency communications, staff supports this request. However, in order to ensure that progress is being made towards constructing a new facility and eliminating the need for the COW, staff recommends as a condition of approval that the applicant submit documentation of their progress in locating and leasing a site for the installation of a permanent Wireless Communication Facility that would create enough capacity to eliminate the need for the COW or other temporary wireless communications facilities on the site. The proposed COW is subject to the Temporary Wireless Communications Facilities Standards in RMC 4-4-140.F: 1. Location: a. Temporary wireless communication facilities shall be located no closer than seventy five feet (75') from the property line of a property that is adjacent, abutting, or diagonal to a property with a residential use. b. No space or spaces needed to meet the required parking standards for a development site shall be taken by the placement of temporary wireless communication facilities. c. Temporary wireless communication facilities shall not be located in the R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, or R-10 zone. Staff Comment: The site of the existing COW is not abutting, adjacent, or diagonal to a property with a residential use. The COW is not located in a parking lot and is located on a parcel in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone. Therefore, the facility complies with the location requirements for Temporary Wireless Communication Facilities. DocuSign Envelope ID: D1DF9714-6D15-4F23-AB8B-17D9CB83D3F6 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Verizon Wireless Cedar River COW Administrative Report & Decision LUA19-000314, TP Report of January 10, 2020 Page 3 of 5 D_COW TUP Decision_200109_v5_FINAL 2. Size: Temporary wireless communication facilities are permitted on tandem axel utility trailers with a maximum width of ten feet (10') and length of twenty four feet (24'), or other support structure as approved by the Administrator. Staff Comment: The COW support structure is approximately 6 feet by 14 feet and is therefore compliant with the size requirement for Temporary Wireless Communications Facilities. 3. Screening: A six-foot (6') high sight-obscuring fence, vegetative screen, or alternative visual buffer approved by the Administrator shall be constructed around the perimeter of the utility trailer and/or any other ground equipment associated with the temporary wireless communication facility. Staff Comment: An existing vegetative screen is located around the COW. Existing vegetation includes approximately 11 six-foot tall arborvitae shrubs in planters with an automatic watering system on both the north and south side of the site. The COW is screened on the east side facing Meadow Ave N by existing 10- foot tall arborvitae shrubs planted in the right-of-way. A sight-obscuring fence is located around the entire perimeter of the facility between the vegetative buffer and the base. Therefore the COW complies with the screening requirement for Temporary Wireless Communication Facility. 4. Power Source: a. Use of on-site utility services is required for primary power. b. In the event of an emergency or power outage, a whisper quiet generator or other utility source may be used that emits an average noise level, measured at the property line, that does not exceed fifty five (55) decibels day-night level (Ldn) when measured on an “a weighted” sound level meter, according to the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency, unless otherwise approved by the Administrator. Staff Comment: The existing COW currently receives power from an overhead connection to a PSE electric pole in the Meadow Ave N right-of-way. CITC, the owner of the site, is required to underground all overhead utilities as part of their approved project on the site. In order to ensure the future CITC project will comply with the undergrounding requirements as required by code, staff recommends as a condition of approval that the applicant be required to underground the temporary power pole connection for the temporary facility during the construction phase of the CITC project and no longer utilize overhead power either on or off-site. A generator is located near the COW for use only during emergency events. Therefore the COW is compliant with the power source requirements for Temporary Wireless Communication Facilities if the conditions of approval are met. D. FINDINGS OF FACT (FOF): 1. The Planning Division of the City of Renton accepted the above master application for review on June 23, 2018 and determined the application complete on June 25, 2018. The project complies with the 120 -day review period. 2. The project site is located at 111 Meadow Ave NE (Parcel #1352300060). 3. The project site is currently vacant, except for the previously approved cell-on-wheels. 4. The property is located within the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) Comprehensive Plan land use designation. 5. The site is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning classification. DocuSign Envelope ID: D1DF9714-6D15-4F23-AB8B-17D9CB83D3F6 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Verizon Wireless Cedar River COW Administrative Report & Decision LUA19-000314, TP Report of January 10, 2020 Page 4 of 5 D_COW TUP Decision_200109_v5_FINAL 6. Staff received one public comment. TRANSMITTED this 10th day of January 2020 to the Owner/Applicant/Contact: Owner: Applicant/Contact: Construction Industry Training Council, 1930 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Kim Allen, Wireless Policy Group, 1420 W Gilman Blvd 9030, Issaquah, WA 98027 TRANSMITTED this 10th day of January 2020 to the Parties of Record: Daniels George W Arnold-Daniels Sarah 215 Garden Ave N Renton, WA 98055 Willis Lachlan+Chika 1402 N 2nd St Renton, WA 98057 Jessica Roach 132 Pelly Ave N Renton, WA 98057 Willis Lachlan 1402 N 2nd St Renton, WA 98057 Diane Dobson 806 N Riverside Dr Renton, WA 98057 Brian and Mary Twidt 234 Garden Ave N Renton, WA 98057 Chris Sanchez 217 Garden Ave N Renton, WA 98057 North Renton Neighborhood Assc. 809 N 2nd St Renton, WA 98057 Kathleen Booher 809 N 2nd St Renton, WA 98057 David Keniston 439 Windsor Way NE Renton, WA 98057 Akane Yamaguchi 1008 N Riverside Dr Renton, WA 98057 TRANSMITTED this 10th day of January 2020 to the following: Chip Vincent, CED Administrator Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager Amanda Askren, Property Services Vanessa Dolbee, Current Planning Manager Fire Marshal D. DECISION: The Temporary Use Permit is hereby Approved with Conditions and subject to the following conditions: 1. The site occupied by the temporary use shall be restored to the original condition when the use ceases to exist. 2. The power connection for the temporary facility shall be undergrounded during the construction phase of the CITC project and shall no longer utilize overhead power either on or off-site. 3. The applicant shall submit documentation of their progress in locating and leasing a site for the installation of a permanent Wireless Communication Facility that would create enough capacity to eliminate the need for the COW or other temporary wireless communications facilities the site. Signature: Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Date DocuSign Envelope ID: D1DF9714-6D15-4F23-AB8B-17D9CB83D3F6 1/10/2020 | 1:22 PM PST City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Verizon Wireless Cedar River COW Administrative Report & Decision LUA19-000314, TP Report of January 10, 2020 Page 5 of 5 D_COW TUP Decision_200109_v5_FINAL E.LAND USE ACTION APPEALS, REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION, & EXPIRATION: The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the decision date. RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened by the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation or fact. After review of the Reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14 day appeal time frame. APPEALS: Appeals of the permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 24, 2020. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with Hearing Examiner, c/o City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA, 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4 8 110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, 425 430 6510. EXPIRATION: A Temporary Use Permit for Temporary Wireless Communications Facilities is valid for up to one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days of the effective date of the permit, unless the Community & Economic Development Administrator or designee establishes a shorter time frame. EXTENSIONS: Extension requests do not require additional fees and shall be requested in writing prior to permit expiration to the Department of Community & Economic Development Administrator. Two (2) extensions of the original temporary use permit of up to one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days (excluding installation and removal) per extension may be approved by the Administrator upon a showing that the proposed installation or repairs are actively progressing. DocuSign Envelope ID: D1DF9714-6D15-4F23-AB8B-17D9CB83D3F6 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS CAR WORKS ADD TO RENTON LOTS 11,12, 13 TGW PORTION OF LOT 14 LY NLY OF A LINE DAF - BEGIN NE CORNER OF LOT 14 TH S 18 FT TO BEGINNING OF LINE TH S 89-49-20 W 73 FT TH S 00-18-00 W 6 FT TH S 82-14-50 W 30.30 FT TO W LINE OF LOT 14 TO TERMINUS OF SAID LINE PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 11-12-13-14 LEGAL DESCRIPTION APPROVED BY CONSTRUCTION MANAGER DATE SIGNATURE PROJECT MANAGER SITE ACQUISITION ZONING APPROVAL / SIGN OFF PROJECT CONTACT LIST PROJECT INFORMATION UTILITY COMPANIES 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. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION RF LDC, INC. CONTACT: RICHARD B. HALL, AIA PHONE: (425) 806-1869 EMAIL: rhall@ldccorp.com PROJECT ARCHITECT: APPLICANT:PROPERTY OWNER: REVIEWERS SHALL CLEARLY PLACE INITIALS ADJACENT TO EACH REDLINE NOTE AS DRAWINGS ARE BEING REVIEWED FROM VERIZON WIRELESS OFFICE: x GET ON I-90 W FROM SE EASTGATE WAY x HEAD EAST TOWARD 158TH AVE SE x TURN RIGHT ONTO 158TH AVE SE x TURN RIGHT ONTO SE EASTGATE WAY x TURN LEFT ONTO THE I-90 W RAMP TO SEATTLE x KEEP LEFT, FOLLOW SIGNS FOR I-90 W/SEATTLE AND MERGE ONTO I-90 W x TAKE I-405 S TO WA-900/SUNSET BLVD N IN RENTON. TAKE EXIT 4 FROM I-405 S x MERGE ONTO I-90 W x TAKE EXIT 10 FOR INTERSTATE 405 S TOWARD RENTON x MERGE ONTO I-405 S x TAKE EXIT 4 FOR WA-900 W TOWARD WA-169 S/RENTON/ENUMCLAW x CONTINUE ON WA-900/SUNSET BLVD N. DRIVE TO BRONSON WAY N x MERGE ONTO WA-900/SUNSET BLVD N x TURN RIGHT ONTO BRONSON WAY N x TURN LEFT ONTO MEADOWS AVE N x DESTINATION WILL BE ON THE LEFT DRIVING DIRECTIONS VERIZON WIRELESS 3245 158TH AVENUE SE BELLEVUE, WA 98008 VERIZON WIRELESS PROPOSES TO INSTALL A TEMPORARY CELL ON WHEELS (COW) TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY WITH PANEL ANTENNAS, MICROWAVE, AND A TEMPORARY GENERATOR WITHIN A TEMPORARY FENCED COMPOUND. MICROWAVE (ON SITE) TELEPHONE:POWER: PUGET SOUND ENERGY PHONE: (888) 225-5773 ZONING CLASSIFICATION: CODE INFORMATION: CA (COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL) 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° 29' 03.77" N LONGITUDE:122° 11' 58.24" W TOP OF STRUCTURE:86.00'± AMSL BASE OF STRUCTURE:41.00'± AMSL TBD PROJECT LEASE AREA: 1352300060 PARCEL NUMBER: 0.33 ACRES AREA OF PARCEL: N/A NEW IMPERVIOUS AREA: 1. PARKING REQUIREMENTS ARE UNCHANGED. 2. TRAFFIC IS UNAFFECTED. 3. SIGNAGE IS UNAFFECTED. GENERAL INFORMATION: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 45.0' AGL 0.0' AGL (47.484381° N) (122.199511° W) VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE GENERAL LOCATION MAP NOT TO SCALE PROJECT PROJECT BRYANT MOTORS INC. 1300 BRONSON WAY N RENTON, WA 98055 CONTACT: KEN BRYANT PHONE: (425) 255-3478 TITLE SHEET T-1.0 LANDLORD 1300 BRONSON WAY N RENTON, WA 98055 SEA CEDAR RIVER COW DRAWING INDEX DWG NO.DESCRIPTION T-1.0 TITLE SHEET A-1.0 SITE PLAN A-2.0 ENLARGED SITE PLAN A-3.0 ELEVATIONS 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 SHEET NUMBER SUBMITTALS DATE: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: SITE DESCRIPTION BYDATE SHEET TITLE REV SEA CEDAR RIVER COW 1300 BRONSON WAY N RENTON, WA 98055 6-28-17 RJG RBH 1 6-28-17 PRELIMINARY ZONING RJG 2 7-10-17 FINAL ZONING ENS 3 8-23-17 FINAL ZONING RJG 4 10-18-17 RFZD: RELOCATE COMPOUND RJG APPROVAL STAMP Structural Engineering Architectural www.LDCcorp.com 20210 142nd Ave NEWoodinville, WA 98072 THE CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP Fx. 425.482.2893Ph. 425.806.1869 Survey 8828 LDC, INC. CONTACT: RICK CARDOZA PHONE: (253) 218-9017 EMAIL: rcardoza@ldccorp.com PROJECT ARCHITECT: RECEIVED 06/26/2018 amorganroth PLANNING DIVISION 06/13/2018 1 1 ZONING: ADJACENT ZONING: ZONING MAP NOT TO SCALE PROPOSED QUANTITIES POWER LENGTH: ±18' FIBER/TELCO LENGTH:N/A ROAD LENGTH:N/A UNDERGROUND: OVERHEAD:±18' SITE PLAN 22"x34" SCALE: 1" = 20'11"x17" SCALE: 1" = 40' PROJECT CA PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS ANTENNAS AND MICROWAVE MOUNTED ON CELL ON WHEELS (COW) WITHIN A TEMPORARY FENCED COMPOUND EXISTING SITE ACCESS SITE PLAN A-1.0 CA (COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL) R-10 (RESIDENTIAL 10 DU/AC) SHEET NUMBER SUBMITTALS DATE: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: SITE DESCRIPTION BYDATE SHEET TITLE REV SEA CEDAR RIVER COW 1300 BRONSON WAY N RENTON, WA 98055 6-28-17 RJG RBH 1 6-28-17 PRELIMINARY ZONING RJG 2 7-10-17 FINAL ZONING ENS 3 8-23-17 FINAL ZONING RJG 4 10-18-17 RFZD: RELOCATE COMPOUND RJG APPROVAL STAMP Structural Engineering Architectural www.LDCcorp.com 20210 142nd Ave NEWoodinville, WA 98072 THE CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP Fx. 425.482.2893Ph. 425.806.1869 Survey 8828 CACA CA CA CA ADJACENT ZONING: CA (COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL) ADJACENT ZONING: CA (COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL)ADJACENT ZONING: CA (COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL) ADJACENT ZONING: CA (COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL) R10R10R10 114'±TOWERSETBACK21'± TOWER SETBACK 79'± TOWER SETBACK 24'± TOWER SETBACK 1 1 GUYING OF COW MAY NOT BE REQUIRED ENLARGED SITE PLAN 22"x34" SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"11"x17" SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" EXISTING SITE ACCESS SECTOR3:290°SECTOR1:40°SECTOR2:165°ENLARGED SITE PLAN A-2.0 SHEET NUMBER SUBMITTALS DATE: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: SITE DESCRIPTION BYDATE SHEET TITLE REV SEA CEDAR RIVER COW 1300 BRONSON WAY N RENTON, WA 98055 6-28-17 RJG RBH 1 6-28-17 PRELIMINARY ZONING RJG 2 7-10-17 FINAL ZONING ENS 3 8-23-17 FINAL ZONING RJG 4 10-18-17 RFZD: RELOCATE COMPOUND RJG APPROVAL STAMP Structural Engineering Architectural www.LDCcorp.com 20210 142nd Ave NEWoodinville, WA 98072 THE CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP Fx. 425.482.2893Ph. 425.806.1869 Survey 8828 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 POWER ROUTING. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS TEMPORARY 6'-0" HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS TEMPORARY CHAIN LINK ACCESS GATE WITH LOCKING MECHANISM. VZW SIGNAGE MOUNTED TO GATE. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS ANTENNA MOUNT. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS PANEL ANTENNA (TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 3 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS DIPLEXER (TYP 2 PER SECTOR, 6 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS MICROWAVE (1 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RRUS B5 UNIT (TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 3 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RAYCAP DISTRIBUTION OVP BOX (2 TOTAL @ EQUIPMENT). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS CELL ON WHEELS (6'x14'). ENGINEERED BY OTHERS. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS TEMPORARY GENERATOR (1 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS WP METER/MAIN W/ METER BASE AND DISCONNECT. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS EQUIPMENT CABINET. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RRUS 32 UNIT (TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 3 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RRUS B13 UNIT (TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 3 TOTAL). PROPOSED 5' WIDE LANDSCAPING BUFFER. 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 21 24 25 28 29 32PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 30'-0"TEMPORARY FENCED COMPOUND PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 35'-0" TEMPORARY FENCED COMPOUND MEADOWS AVE N 14'-0"PROPOSED 10'-0" TEMPORARY ACCESS GATE 11'-0"9'-6"6'-6"PROPOSED VERIZONWIRELESS 14'-0"CELL ON WHEELS PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 6'-0" CELL ON WHEELS EXISTING PSE UTILITY POLE (TO REMAIN)44 10 99 21 25 PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS TEMPORARY UTILITY POLE PROPOSED TEMP ECOLOGY BLOCK, TYP PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS TEMPORARY GUY WIRE, TYP 28 11 6 EXISTING LANDSCAPING (TO REMAIN) 16'-4"MW:TBD12 29 13 PROPOSED COW OUTRIGGER, TYP EXISTING PARKING LOT TOOL BOX753 24 32 32 (BELOW) 1PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION (LOOKING NORTH) 22"x34" SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"11"x17" SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" TIP HEIGHT OF PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS ANTENNAS 40.0' AGL FINISH GRADE 0.0' AGL ELEVATIONS A-3.0 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 POWER ROUTING. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS TEMPORARY 6'-0" HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS ANTENNA MOUNT. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS PANEL ANTENNA (TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 3 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS DIPLEXER (TYP 2 PER SECTOR, 6 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS MICROWAVE (1 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RRUS B5 UNIT (TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 3 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RAYCAP DISTRIBUTION OVP BOX (2 TOTAL @ EQUIPMENT). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS CELL ON WHEELS (6'x14'). ENGINEERED BY OTHERS. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS WP METER/MAIN W/ METER BASE AND DISCONNECT. PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RRUS 32 UNIT (TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 3 TOTAL). PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS RRUS B13 UNIT (TYP 1 PER SECTOR, 3 TOTAL). PROPOSED 5' WIDE LANDSCAPING BUFFER. 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 21 25 29 32 SHEET NUMBER SUBMITTALS DATE: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: SITE DESCRIPTION BYDATE SHEET TITLE REV SEA CEDAR RIVER COW 1300 BRONSON WAY N RENTON, WA 98055 6-28-17 RJG RBH 1 6-28-17 PRELIMINARY ZONING RJG 2 7-10-17 FINAL ZONING ENS 3 8-23-17 FINAL ZONING RJG 4 10-18-17 RFZD: RELOCATE COMPOUND RJG APPROVAL STAMP Structural Engineering Architectural www.LDCcorp.com 20210 142nd Ave NEWoodinville, WA 98072 THE CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP Fx. 425.482.2893Ph. 425.806.1869 Survey 8828 PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 30'-0" TEMPORARY FENCED COMPOUND PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS 6'-0" CELL ON WHEELS 12 6 7 PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS TEMPORARY UTILITY POLE PROPOSED TEMP ECOLOGY BLOCK, TYP (BEYOND) PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS TEMPORARY GUY WIRE, TYP EXISTING PSE UTILITY POLE (TO REMAIN) EXISTING LANDSCAPING (TO REMAIN) 4 9 25 PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS TEMPORARY OVERHEAD POWER SERVICE ORIGINATING FROM EXISTING PSE UTILITY POLE 293 13 RAD CENTER OF PROPOSED VERIZON WIRELESS MICROWAVE 39.0' AGL 5 11(BEYOND) 32 21 HEIGHT OF PROPOSED LANDSCAPE BUFFER 10.0' AGL SITE PHOTOS TAKEN 2/1/2021 SITE PHOTOS TAKEN 11/15/2019 PRELIMINARY PHOTOSIMS OF PERMANENT WIRELESS FACILITY ON CITC BUILDING-- THESE SIMS HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL RF JUSTIFICATION LETTER NOISE REPORT 222 Etruria Street, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98109 206.839.0819 P // 206.839.0824 F August 23, 2017 Richard Cardoza Senior Project Manager LDC, Inc 20210 142nd Ave NE Woodinville, WA 98072LDC, Inc RE: SEA Cedar River COW– Property Line Noise Report Site: 1300 Bronson Way North, Renton, WA Dear Richard, This report presents a noise survey performed in the immediate vicinity of the proposed Verizon telecommunications facility at 1300 Bronson Way North in Renton, Washington. This noise survey extends from the proposed equipment to the nearest properties. The purpose of this report is to document the existing conditions and the impacts of the acoustical changes due to the proposed equipment. This report contains data on the existing and predicted noise environments, impact criteria and an evaluation of the predicted sound levels as they relate to the criteria. Ambient Conditions Existing ambient noise levels were measured on site with a Svantek 971 sound level meter on August 23, 2017. The average ambient noise level was 66 dBA, due primarily to local traffic. Code Requirements The site is located within the City of Renton Zoning jurisdiction on CA (Commercial Arterial) zoned property. The properties to the west, south and east are also zoned CA. The property to the north is zoned R-10. The proposed new equipment consists of a cell-on-wheels shelter with a mobile generator as a power supply. The equipment is expected to run 24 hours a day. Renton Municipal Code Chapter 8-7-2 adopts by reference Washington Administrative Code Sections 173-60-020, 040, 050, and 090, and further identifies all commercial properties as Class B EDNA and all residential properties as Class A EDNA Under WAC 173-60-040, noise from equipment on a Class B EDNA property is limited as follows: Class A EDNA Receiver: Noise is limited to 57 dBA during daytime hours. During nighttime, defined as the hours between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., maximum sound levels are reduced by 10 dBA for receiving properties within Class A EDNA's. Since the equipment is expected to operate 24 hours a day, it meet the 47 dBA nighttime limit at the residential receiving properties. Class B EDNA Receiver: Noise is limited to 60 dBA 24 hours a day. Since the equipment is expected to operate 24 hours a day, it must meet the 60 dBA limit at the commercial receiving properties. RECEIVED 06/26/2018 amorganroth PLANNING DIVISION 06/13/2018 SEA Cedar River COW Page 2 Predicted Equipment Sound Levels 24-Hour Operation Equipment The proposed shelter will have two Marvair 24ACA-4CII air-conditioning units mounted on the east end of the shelter. The air conditioning units each have a sound level of 70 dBA at 5 feet and operate on a lead/lag cycle. The generator is a MQ Whisperwatt DCA-70 series which has a sound level of 65 dBA at 23 feet. Methods established by ARI Standard 275-2010 and ASHRAE were used in predicting equipment noise levels to the receiving properties. Application factors such as location, height, and reflective surfaces are accounted for in the calculations. Cell-on-wheels shelter: The shelter will be located at grade surrounded by a chain link fence. The nearest occupied residential property is approximately 150 feet north of the equipment. The nearest receiving commercial property is located approximately 75 feet east of the equipment. The following table presents the predicted sound level at the nearest receiving properties: Table 1: Predicted Noise Levels: Proposed Equipment Shelter Line Application Factor N E 1 Sound Pressure Level at 5 ft (dBA), Lp1 70 70 2 Distance Factor (DF) Inverse-Square Law (Free Field): DF = 20*log (d1/d2) -30 (150 ft) -24 (75 ft) 3 New Equipment Sound Pressure Level at Receiver, Lpr (Add lines 1 and 2) 40 46 As shown in Table 1, the cell-on-wheels shelter will meet the 60 dBA limit at the commercial receiving property and the 47 dBA nighttime code limit at the residential receiving property. Generator: The generator will be located to the south of the shelter. The nearest occupied residential property is approximately 160 feet north of the generator. The nearest receiving commercial property is located approximately 80 feet east of the generator. The following table presents the predicted sound level at the nearest receiving properties: Table 2: Predicted Noise Levels: Proposed Generator Line Application Factor N E 1 Sound Pressure Level at 23 ft (dBA), Lp1 65 65 2 Noise reduction – intervening shelter -3 3 Distance Factor (DF) Inverse-Square Law (Free Field): DF = 20*log (d1/d2) -16 (160 ft) -11 (75 ft) 4 New Equipment Sound Pressure Level at Receiver, Lpr (Add lines 1 and 2) 46 54 As shown in Table 1, the proposed generator will meet the 60 dBA limit at the commercial receiving property and the 47 dBA nighttime code limit at the residential receiving property. SEA Cedar River COW Page 3 This report has been prepared for the titled project or named part thereof and should not be used in whole or part and relied upon for any other project without the written authorization of SSA Acoustics, LLP. 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DAWSON III, PE CONSULTANTS NON-IONIZING ELECTROMAGNETIC EXPOSURE ANALYSIS AND ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION PREPARED FOR Verizon Wireless “SEA CEDAR RIVER COW” TEMPORARY PERSONAL WIRELESS FACILITY 1300 BRONSON WAY N CITY OF RENTON KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON AUGUST 2016 RECEIVED 06/26/2018 amorganroth PLANNING DIVISION 06/13/2018 1 INTRODUCTION Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers has been retained to evaluate the proposed temporary Verizon Wireless personal wireless communications facility “SEA CEDAR RIVER COW” for compliance with current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and local guidelines regarding public exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMFs). DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED OPERATIONS Construction drawings and other information furnished by Verizon representatives show that the proposed wireless facility will have a temporary Cellular on Wheels (COW) personal wireless facility with three (3) antenna sectors, one (1) panel antenna per sector, for a total of three (3) panel antennas, and a single microwave dish antenna, all mounted atop a temporary monopole tower at 1300 Bronson Way N, Renton, in King County, Washington 98055. All of the Verizon panel antennas will be mounted and centered at approximately 36 feet above grade. The single microwave dish antenna will be centered at approximately the 38 foot level. Thus all of the temporary Verizon antennas will be well above head height for persons standing at ground level on or near the project site. All of the proposed Verizon antennas are highly directional in the vertical plane and they project the majority of the transmitted RF energy horizontally and well above all nearby buildings. Very little energy is directed downwards towards ground level or the nearest occupancies. Therefore RF exposure conditions at the project site and on adjacent properties, due to the combined contributions from all of the Verizon antennas, will be well below the FCC Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Public limit, and the limits given in King County code K.C.C. 21A.26.100 “NIER exposure standards.” The operation of the temporary Verizon facility will NOT create significant RF exposure conditions in any occupancy, habitable space or publicly accessible area. Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers 2 RF EXPOSURE CONDITIONS DUE TO VERIZON FACILITY Verizon RF engineers have provided the following detailed information about the Verizon personal wireless operations. The temporary facility may operate within the 700 MHz Upper Block C frequency band, the 800 MHz Cellular B frequency band, the Personal Communications Service (PCS) frequency bands, and the Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) 2.1 GHz bands. Ambient exposure conditions in nearby areas, below the elevations of the temporary antennas, on and near the project site, are expected to be a fraction of the 100% FCC Public Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limit due to all Verizon operations at the site. The temporary facility is expected to be compliant with FCC guidelines regarding public RF exposure provided that direct access to the Verizon antennas is positively restricted. The Verizon wireless facility is expected to be compliant with FCC rules and guidelines regarding public RF exposure provided that direct access to the Verizon antennas is positively restricted. Note that the antennas will be mounted well above grade level and away from casual access. Construction drawings show the Verizon facility will be within a temporary fenced compound with a locking gate. Therefore site access will be restricted to authorized personnel. The RF exposure analysis is based on information provided by Verizon representatives, and known characteristics of typical wireless facilities. The analysis provides a “worst-case” model for calculating maximum “uncontrolled” (i.e., general public) RF power densities and exposure conditions. Personal wireless and microwave facilities are required to comply with the FCC “Rules & Regulations” 47 CFR §1.1310, Radiofrequency radiation exposure limits. The exposure limits shown in the table titled “NIER Exposure Standards (1) (6)” in K.C.C. 21A.26.100 “NIER exposure standards” are generally in agreement with FCC exposure guidelines and limits. In any case, since the FCC exposure limits supersede the limits shown in the aforementioned table, then compliance is determined by comparing RF field predictions with the general population/uncontrolled environment (i.e., “Public”) Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits allowed by the FCC rules and guidelines, as specified in 47 CFR §1.1310. Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers 3 The FCC document Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, OET Bulletin 65, August 1997, describes the methods established by the FCC for predicting compliance with the FCC-specified exposure limits. RF power densities and exposure levels are computed in accordance with methods described in OET Bulletin 65. The following formula derived from Equation 9 on page 21 of the bulletin has been used to calculate the power densities at specific locations: S(mW/cm2) = 0.36 x ERP (watts) / (Distance in feet)2 Theoretical calculations and worst-case exposure predictions indicate that exposure conditions due to the temporary Verizon facility at all locations near ground level will be far less than the 100% FCC Public MPE limit. In fact the Verizon facility will likely contribute less than 5% of the FCC MPE limit to the ground level exposure environment at the project site, or on any adjacent property. This conclusion is based on information supplied by Verizon representatives, and estimates of future RF exposure conditions due to the Verizon facility in specific areas with the corresponding safe exposure guidelines set forth in the FCC rules and guidelines. COMPLIANCE WITH FCC AND LOCAL REGULATIONS The FCC has determined through calculations and technical analysis that personal wireless and microwave facilities, such as those operated by Verizon, are highly unlikely to cause human RF exposures in excess of FCC guideline limits. In particular, personal wireless facilities with non- building-mounted antennas greater than 10 meters (about 33 feet) above ground level are considered to have such a low impact on overall exposure conditions that they are "categorically excluded" (i.e., exempt) from the requirement for routine environmental assessment regarding RF exposure hazards. Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers 4 Thus according to FCC rules, the temporary Verizon wireless facility, with all antennas centered above the 33 foot level, is exempt from further RF safety environmental assessment because it is presumed to be in compliance with the FCC RF exposure rules and guidelines. The Verizon facility is expected to be compliant with FCC rules regarding public RF exposure provided that direct access to the Verizon antennas is positively restricted. COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS FOR RF EMISSIONS AND RF INTERFERENCE It is expected that the RF interaction between all of the Verizon Wireless operations will be low enough to preclude the likelihood of localized interference caused by the temporary Verizon Wireless facility to the reception of any other communications signals. All of the Verizon antennas will be sufficiently high enough, and far enough removed from all occupancies, that they are unlikely to cause interference to nearby consumer receivers or other consumer electronic devices. Transmission equipment for the Verizon Wireless facility is certified by the FCC under the equipment authorization procedures set forth in the FCC rules and guidelines. This assures that the wireless facility will transmit within the desired base-station frequency bands at authorized power levels. The temporary Verizon facility will operate in accordance with all FCC rules and guidelines regarding power, signal bandwidth, interference mitigation, and good RF engineering practices. CONCLUSIONS BASED ON FCC REGULATIONS FOR RF EMISSIONS The temporary Verizon Wireless facility “SEA CEDAR RIVER COW” will be in compliance with current FCC and local rules regarding radio frequency interference and public exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields provided that direct access to the antennas on the project site is positively restricted to authorized and RF cognizant workers. This conclusion is based on information supplied by Verizon representatives, and estimates of future RF exposure conditions due to the Verizon facility in specific areas with the corresponding safe exposure guidelines set forth in the FCC rules and guidelines, and in King County K.C.C. Chapter 21A.26. Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers 5 The Verizon Wireless facility at the project site will comply with all FCC standards for radio frequency emissions. Verizon Wireless operations at the project site will not have a significant environmental impact as defined by the FCC Public MPE limits. Furthermore, the Verizon facility will not cause any nearby existing wireless facility to exceed non- ionizing electromagnetic radiation (NIER) exposure standards. These conclusions are based on information supplied by Verizon representatives, and estimates of future RF exposure conditions due to the Verizon facility in specific areas with the corresponding safe exposure guidelines set forth in the FCC rules and guidelines. The FCC exposure limits are based on recommendations by federal and private entities with the appropriate expertise in human safety issues. Under the Commission’s rules and guidelines, licensees are required to ensure compliance with the limits for maximum permissible exposure (MPE) established by the FCC. These limits have been developed based on guidelines provided by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). Both the NCRP and IEEE guidelines were developed by scientists and engineers with a great deal of experience and knowledge in the area of RF biological effects and related issues. To ensure full compliance with FCC rules and guidelines regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, the Verizon transmitters should be turned off whenever maintenance personnel are required to work in the immediate vicinity of the Verizon antenna apertures. This safety procedure should apply to all existing and future wireless transmission facilities at the project site. All instances of antenna-related work require deactivation of the subject antennas. COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS Because the Verizon Wireless facility will be in compliance with federal rules and guidelines, it will also be in compliance with local regulations concerning RF emissions per K.C.C. 21A.26.090, etc. Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers 6 The following is the complete text of 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7)(B)(iv): “No State or local government or instrumentality thereof may regulate the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with the Commission’s regulations concerning such emissions.” QUALIFICATIONS I am a Senior Member of the IEEE. As a partner in the firm of Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers I am registered as a Professional Engineer in the States of Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii. I am an experienced radio engineer with over 35 years of professional engineering experience whose qualifications are a matter of record with the Federal Communications Commission, and I hold an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License PG- 12-21740. All representations contained herein are true to the best of my knowledge. 17 August 2017 David J. Pinion, P.E. Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers 2019 CISC HEADQUARTERS HEARING EXAMINER ORIGINAL APPROVAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 1 1 BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF RENTON RE: CITC Headquarters Site Plan, Conditional Use and Street Modification LUA19-000214, SA-H, CU-H, ECF, MOD FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND FINAL DECISION Summary The Applicant seeks approval of applications for a conditional use permit, site plan and street standard modification to reuse a majority of an existing truck repair and parts depot building and add a partial second floor addition to it for the renovated building as a whole to serve as the headquarters and campus of the Construction Industry Training Council (CITC) located at 1300 Bronson Way N, Renton, WA 98057. The applications are approved subject to conditions. During the hearing some area residents expressed the desire for parking passes and speed reduction features. The proposal does not need either mitigation measure to meet City standards, but the measures may still be separately available nonetheless to the neighbors. As outlined in the Testimony section below, Vanessa Dolbee, Renton Current Planning Manager, can provide residents information on the City’s speed reduction ordinance, which appears to be in the process of being approved. Testimony Note: The following is a summary of testimony provided for the convenience of the reader only and should not be construed as containing any findings of fact or conclusions of law. The focus upon or exclusion of any particular testimony or hearing evidence in this summary is not reflective of the priority or probative content of any particular hearing evidence and no assurance is made as to accuracy. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 2 2 City Staff Clark Close, Renton Senior Planner, described the project. The building will be redeveloped into a new headquarters campus for CITC. There is a request for modification to street standards with respect to landscaping and street width. The 1.5-acre site has six parcels zoned Commercial Arterial and R-10. The site was home to Bryant Motors. There is an internal 16-foot wide alley. Parking will be along Meadow Ave N. The area is both in the Wellhead Protection Area (Zone 1) and a Seismic Hazard Area. There will be a partial second story addition to the existing building. CITC is an educational facility. There will be street frontage improvements, utilities, landscaping and parking added. Access is from N. 2nd Street and Garden Avenue North as well as an exit on Bronson Way N. Construction will be from May 2020 to September 2021. A neighborhood meeting was held on August 29th. The SEPA MDNS was issued on October 14, 2019 with two mitigation measures. No appeal was filed. A member of the public asked for a speed bump on N. 2nd Street. WSDOT also commented but realized they did not have jurisdiction in this area. Staff finds the proposal to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and all applicable codes and recommends approval with conditions. Applicant Tim Rhodes, architect, stated he’d answer any questions. Public Comment Jennifer Watts lives a block over. She is concerned about the speed of traffic on N. 2nd Street. There is current traffic use as a short cut. There are a lot of pedestrians on the street including grade school children walking to school. There are also high school students walking there. As there are only 60 proposed spaces, she expects there will be more people walking. There is a nearby bus stop. She is asking for some sort of traffic impediment on N. 2 nd Street. She brought a petition (Ex. 42) signed by five of the seven neighbors on the block. Ann Carlson asked about parking. She asked if the residents can get preferential parking with passes to ensure the neighbors have the ability to park during construction and the operational phase. She is also concerned about construction noise. Staff Response Jonathan Chavez, Renton Development Engineer, stated that the City does not permit speed bumps or other traffic calming elements for the street at issue. The City did analyze the segment of the street. The traffic can go about 30 miles in the 25 mile per hour zone, but the City could reduce the speed limit to 20 mph. The City would allow parking passes in this area because it’s already part of the parking zone or is very close. This is a common practice for the City. He stated he had not seen the petition, but he’d be willing to work with the neighborhood. Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Supervisor for City of Renton stated the City will need to evaluate the need for parking passes in this area before they can promise anything. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 3 3 Vanessa Dolbee, Renton Current Planning Manager, spoke to the 20-mph zone issue. The 20-mph petition is an ordinance before Council now. It will likely be in place for this project but it’s still awaiting Council adoption. Applicant Response Mr. Rhodes wanted to ask about a condition of approval. He felt the required percentage of glass near the alley is unreasonable at 50%. The alley is internal to the project. The windows as proposed do not quite match the requirement because fire code (IBC) limits it to 25%. They’ve done their best to provide windows all around but the alley issue (Recommended Condition of Approval #12) needs to be addressed. The Applicant entered additional slides demonstrating the issue (Ex. 43). Mr. Close stated the recommended COA has flexibility. They were unaware of the 2015 IBC code provision. Also, they agree this area is more private in nature even though it’s on a City alley. They are willing to amend the COA to meet the IBC but hope to see more glazing in other places. The City would support a change in the COA to 25% but also add a clause requiring a wraparound feature element similar to the elevation on the west side. It would need to be similar to other design elements. Mr. Rhodes also questioned COA #4 to require the temporary cell tower be removed. The temp tower isn’t owned by the client. They want to know if they can develop a similar cell facility on the roof of the building. Mr. Close stated that is a separate permitting process. The City would be more supportive to a permanent structure that is stealth in nature. Exhibits The November 19, 2019 Staff Report Exhibits 1-38 identified at Page 2 of the Staff Report were admitted into the record during the hearing. The following exhibits have also been admitted: Exhibit 39: Staff PowerPoint Exhibit 40: Google Earth aerial of project vicinity Exhibit 41: City of Renton COR maps Exhibit 42: Neighborhood Petition Exhibit 43: Applicant Elevations FINDINGS OF FACT Procedural: 1. Applicant. Tim Rhodes or Josh Meharry, Rhodes Architecture + Light, 4218 SW Alaska St, Ste G, Seattle, WA 98116. 2. Hearing. A hearing was held on the applications on July 9, 2019 at noon in the City of Renton Council chambers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 4 4 3. Project Description. The Applicant seeks approval of applications for a conditional use permit, site plan and street standard modification to reuse the majority of an existing truck repair and parts depot building and add a partial second floor addition to it for the renovated building as a whole to serve as the headquarters and campus of the Construction Industry Training Council (CITC) located at 1300 Bronson Way N, Renton, WA 98057. The proposal would redevelop the headquarters building into a new two-story 49,763 square foot facility. The 1.5-acre site includes six (6) contiguous parcels. Vehicular access to the development would be from N 2nd St, Garden Ave N, Bronson Way N, and an alley that bisects the project from N 2nd St to Bronson Way N. The project would also include street frontage improvements, utility work, landscaping, 60 surface parking spaces, and a public plaza at the main entrance. No significant trees are present on the project site. Construction is expected to begin in May 2020 and end by September 2021. In addition, the Applicant is requesting a street modification to reduce the width of the landscape strip on Garden Ave N and revise the width of right-of-way dedication along Bronson Way N. 4. Adequacy of Infrastructure/Public Services. The project will be served by adequate and appropriate infrastructure and public services as follows: A. Water and Sewer Service. Water and sewer service will be provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing 6-inch City water main located in Garden Ave N that can deliver a maximum total flow capacity of 1,400 gallons per minute (gpm). There is an existing 8- inch water main located in Bronson Way N that can deliver a maximum flow capacity of 2,500 gpm. There is an existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in the alley off of N 2nd St. B. Fire and Police. The City of Renton will provide police service and the Renton Fire Authority will provide fire service. Police and Fire Prevention staff indicated that sufficient resources exist to furnish services to the proposed development. Fire impact fees will be required at the time of building permit issuance. C. Drainage. Public works staff have determined that the preliminary design and technical drainage review submitted by the Applicant are consistent with adopted city standards. As compliant with City standards, adequate provision is made for drainage. The Applicant submitted a Technical Information Report (TIR), prepared by Dubin Environmental, dated September 16, 2019 (Exhibit 10) with the project application. The TIR provides the technical information and design analysis required for developing the Stormwater Drainage and Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control (TESC) Plans for the project and the stormwater design for the project was based on the requirements set forth by the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual (2017 RSWDM). This project is located within the City of Renton Aquifer Protection Area zone 1. This limits the available best management practices (BMPs) for stormwater control. The Applicant must propose a closed water quality treatment system, with Guld Approval from Washington State Department of Ecology, at the time of Civil Construction Permit Application. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 5 5 The final drainage plan and drainage report would be submitted with the civil construction permit application. It is anticipated that the requirements set forth by the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual (2017 RSWDM) would be sufficient to mitigate stormwater impacts generated by the proposed development. The 2019 Surface water system development fee is $0.72 per square foot of new impervious surface, but no less than $1,800.00. 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. D. Parks/Open Space. The project is not residential in nature and no park impact fees or specific parks facilities or open space are required. E. Transportation and Circulation. The proposal is served by adequate transportation facilities. A Traffic Analysis, prepared by Gibson Traffic Consultants, Inc., dated June 15, 2018 Exhibit 29), was submitted with the project application. The submitted report indicated that the CITC site is not anticipated to generate any new daily AM peak -hour or PM peak-hour trips. The proposed redevelopment project would replace the 32,951 square foot automobile parts and service center that is currently on the site. The trip generation shows that the CITC development is anticipated to generate a reduction of approximately 310 net new average weekday daily trips. During the weekday AM peak hour, the project would generate a reduction of approximately 43 net new trips (-29 inbound and -14 outbound). During the weekday PM peak hour, the project would generate a reduction of approximately 52 net new trips (-12 inbound and -40 outbound). The proposal has passed the City’s Traffic Concurrency Test per RMC 4-6-070.D, which is based upon a test of the citywide Transportation Plan, consideration of growth levels included in the LOS-tested Transportation Plan, and future payment of any applicable Transportation Impact Fees (Exhibit 33). The proposed project would be responsible for the payment of applicable Transportation Impact Fees at the time of Building Permit issuance. Safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians would be provided. As part of the project, the Applicant would construct frontage improvements and pedestrian enhancements. The southwest corner of the site, which currently comes to a point, is planned to be rounded off, making the corner radius larger for easier turning movements from Bronson Way N to Garden Ave N. The interior alley would be marked as one-way with ingress from N 2nd St and egress to Bronson Way N. If ingress were allowed from Bronson Way N, staff would expect vehicular traffic impacts to occur on Bronson Way N. The pubic alley would also provide an entrance and exist to CITC’s building and CITC’s surface parking lot. The proposed site improvements as provided and conditioned would result in safe movements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 6 6 for both vehicles and pedestrians and are not anticipated to result in effects on the surrounding area. F. Schools. The project is not residential in nature. No impacts to schools are anticipated and no fees are required. G. Refuse and Recycling. RMC 4-4-090 sets the standard for adequate refuse and recycling facilities. In office, educational and institutional developments, a minimum of two (2) square feet per every one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor area is required for recyclables deposit areas and a minimum of four (4) square feet per one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor area is required for refuse deposit areas. A total minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet is required for recycling and refuse deposit areas. A total minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided for recycling and refuse deposit areas. The Applicant proposes a refuse and recycling location on the east side of the alley, near the middle of the building (Exhibit 2). The 49,763 square foot building would be required to provide a minimum area of 100 square feet for recyclable deposit and a minimum area of 199 square feet for refuse deposit (299 square feet total). The approximate dimensions and area of the two (2) attached bays are 17’-4” x 8’-10 ½” (308 square foot total). The enclosure would be easily accessible for both users and hauling trucks from the public alley. The exterior is proposed to be constructed with concrete unit masonry, decorative extruded metal aluminum screens and steel roof decking and to match the proposed CITC’s exterior cladding. In addition to the immediate enclosure, the approximately 10-foot tall refuse and recycling deposit area would be screened by public view via a combination of landscaping and the CITC building (Exhibit 24). The outdoor refuse and recyclables deposit areas and collection point location complies with the 50-foot separation from residential lots. H. Parking. Adequate provisions are made for vehicular and bicycle parking. Parking regulations require that a minimum and maximum of 1 vehicular parking space per employee plus 1 for every 3 student rooming units, plus 0.5 space for every full-time student not residing on campus. In addition, if buses for transportation of students are kept at the school, 1 off-street parking space shall be provided for each bus of a size sufficient to park each bus. A twenty five percent (25%) reduction or increase from the minimum or maximum number of parking spaces may be granted for nonresidential uses through site plan review if the Applicant can justify the modification to the satisfaction of the Administrator. Justification might include, but is not limited to, quantitative information such as sales receipts, documentation of customer frequency, and parking standards of nearby cities. The proposed parking includes 51 standard stalls, 6 compact stalls, 2 accessible spaces and 1 stall with loading zone. The Applicant is anticipating 36 employees to be employed by the new project, over the course of the next 5 to 10 years. In addition, the CITC would have 120 students not residing on campus. No bus or bus transportation would be provided for the students or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 7 7 employees. If the students were considered “full-time” students, the Applicant would be required to provide 96 parking spaces per code for 36 employees and 120 full-time students. Up to 72 parking spaces would be required via the allowable twenty-five percent (25%) reduction from the minimum or maximum number of parking spaces. According to the Traffic Analysis, prepared by Gibson Traffic Consultants, Inc., dated June 15, 2018 (Exhibit 29), parking demand was collected at the CITC Marysville site at the same time as the PM peak - hour trip generation data. The parking data shows a maximum parking demand of 19 spaces between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. This equates to a peak parking demand of 0.20 spaces per student. This data is similar to parking demand data published in the ITE Parking Generation, 4th Edition (2010). The parking demand of 0.20 spaces per student would result in a peak demand of 24 spaces for the CITC Renton site. According to the Applicant, CITC doesn’t have any full-time students since they all work full- time at construction sites and then come to CITC for approximately three (3) hours of evening training during the hours of 4pm and 9pm. CITC currently has approximately 36 employees administrative staff and instructors) working at the existing Bellevue facility. The Applicant is proposing 60 parking spaces for 36 employees and 120 students. Staff recommended adoption of the traffic demand study parking rate of 0.20 spaces per student. Under this scenario, and via the allowable twenty-five percent (25%) reduction or increase from the minimum or maximum number of parking spaces, the Applicant would be required to provide a minimum of 45 parking spaces to a maximum of 75 parking spaces. As modified, the proposed 60-onsite surface parking stalls falls within the allowable parking demand range for CITC building occupancy in 2021. A Temporary Use Permit (TUP) has been issued for a Cell on Wheels (COW) which is permitted to be located in the future parking lot for this site. To ensure sufficient parking stalls are provided a condition of approval requires that the COW be removed from the site prior to Final Occupancy of the building. The proposal also provides for an adequate amount of bicycle parking. Per RMC 4-4- 080.F.11.a bicycle parking spaces are required at 10 percent (10%) of the number of required off-street parking spaces. The project would be required to provide a minimum of ten (10) off- street bicycle parking stalls. In addition, bicycle parking shall be provided for secure extended use and shall protect the entire bicycle and its components and accessories from theft and weather per RMC 4-4-080.F.11.c. Acceptable examples include bike lockers, bike check-in systems, in-building parking, and limited access fenced areas with weather protection. Designated bicycle parking is shown on the first floor in Room 119. The 172 square foot bike storage room on level one would satisfy the minimum requirement to provide space for 10 bicycles. The proposed location of the bicycle parking, near the Electrical Lab 2 (Room 109) would be known to users of the facility only. No exterior bike rack racks were identified in the submitted plans. I. Landscaping and Screening. As conditioned, it is determined that the proposal provides for adequate and appropriate landscaping because the proposal complies with applicable City 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 8 8 landscaping standards. Staff have found that existing landscaping conforms to the City’s landscaping requirements. The City’s landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) require a 10-foot landscape strip along all public street frontages. Additional minimum planting strip widths between the curb and sidewalk are established according to the street development standards of RMC 4-6-060. Street trees and, at a minimum, groundcover, are to be located in this area when present. Spacing standards shall be as stipulated by the Department of Community and Economic Development, provided there shall be a minimum of one street tree planted per address. Any additional undeveloped right-of-way areas shall be landscaped unless otherwise determined by the Administrator. Surface parking lots with between 15 and 50 spaces shall provide 15 sf of landscaping per parking space, 51 and 99 spaces shall provide 25 sf of landscaping per parking space, and 100 or more spaces shall provide 35 sf of landscaping per parking space. Perimeter parking lot landscaping shall be at least 10 feet in width, interior parking lot landscaped areas shall have minimum dimensions of 8 feet (8’) by 12 feet (12’). The Applicant has proposed landscaping throughout the site. The Applicant has also incorporated roof level planters along Garden Ave N and a green wall with evergreen climbing vines along N 2nd St. The proposed roof level planter boxes would provide vegetation screening and human-scaled elements for the open roof deck to mitigate the lack of street frontage landscaping along Garden Ave N. As allowed by the existing conditions, the Applicant would provide enhanced site and perimeter parking lot landscaping. The Applicant is proposing 60 surface parking spaces; therefore, the Applicant would be required to provide a minimum of 25 sf of interior landscaping per parking space. The Applicant would be required to provide 1,500 square feet of interior landscaping (60 spaces x 25 square feet = 1,500 square feet). The Applicant is proposing 2,269 square feet of interior landscaping using the optional layout pattern allowed under RMC 4-4-070.F.6.c and interior landscaping connected to perimeter landscaping to increase the parking buffer along Bronson Way N, Meadow Ave N and N 2nd St. The majority of the interior landscaping is provided within the interior of the surface parking area via a bio-retention planter and plaza landscaping in front of the building entrance (Exhibit 6). The interior landscaping excludes the bio-retention planter along the refuse and recycling enclosure, as this would be considered landscape screening along the parking lot walkway. The Applicant would be required to submit a detailed landscape plan with the civil construction permit submittal that provides final locations, sizes, quantities, planting details, and other applicable items as set forth in the RMC 4-8-120 submittal requirements. The Applicant is proposing to screen the rooftop equipment within a 720 square foot rooftop mechanical penthouse room (RM 240) above the first story. All ground floor utility equipment would be screened via an enclosure that would be made of materials and colors compatible with the primary building materials. The project design includes adequate onsite screening for utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 9 9 equipment from public view through the combination of landscaping, building architecture and placement. 5. Adverse Impacts. There are no significant adverse impacts associated with the proposal. On October 14, 2019 the City issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) for the project. Adequate infrastructure serves the site as determined in Finding of Fact No. 4. Impacts are more specifically addressed as follows: A. Views. No impact to views is anticipated. According to the staff report, the proposed building and other site improvements are not anticipated to interrupt any visual accessibility to attractive natural features for neighboring properties, including views to shorelines or Mt. Rainier. B. Compatibility. The proposal is compatible with surrounding use. Surrounding uses are composed of a city park, single family homes, multifamily homes, a neighborhood shopping center and a convenience market. The proposed trade school is compatible with the scale and character of these uses. The building’s main presence is located along Bronson Way N on the commercial side of the subject property. The building’s roofline steps up and down and second-story setbacks along Garden Ave N and N 2nd St reduce overall scale and bulk as it transitions toward the surrounding residential neighborhood. Furthermore the placement of the accessory parking, landscaping, and student break area are compatible with the Residential-10 (R-10) zone and the anticipated scale of development for that portion of the site. Approval shall not result in an overconcentration of the proposed use. CITC provides a 4-year vocational training program in a variety of construction industry trades for people interested in pursuing a non-union construction career. The caliber and level of CITC’s programs make them synonymous with a 4-year college, which is permitted in the CA zone. Currently, there are no similar types of facilities in the immediate vicinity, although there is a Union training facility (UA Local 32) approximately 3 miles from the CITC site, and Renton Technical College is approximately 1.5 miles away. CITC feels that the proposed location would be the ideal site for their new headquarters and would serve as the perfect hub for a wide variety of their current and future students whom would travel to the campus from the greater Seattle metropolitan area (Exhibit 38). Considering CITC provides a unique education facility different from others located in the City, the subject use would not result in an overconcentration of this partial use within the City or the immediate area. C. Light, glare and noise. The proposal will not create any significant adverse light, noise or glare impacts and will not impact privacy for residential uses. There would be short-term construction activity-related noise impacts that would primarily result from the preparation of the building site and improvements made to the existing building. Construction noise impacts are regulated by the City’s noise ordinance, which limits the hours of construction noise between the hours of 7 am to 10 pm. See 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 10 10 RMC 8-7-2, adopting WAC 173-60-050(3)(a). In addition, there would be long-term noise associated with the operation of the trade school. The Applicant has stated minimal noise impacts would be generated at the CITC campus, and all of the lab and classroom education noise would be contained within the building. The existing CMU shell would be wrapped in rigid insulation as well as glazing with a high Sound Transmission Class STC) rating to mitigate any noise that is generated in the hands-on training labs. According to the Applicant, both interior and exterior lighting design is intended to minimize glare, eliminate light spill onto neighboring properties. Lighting that is visible to the project surroundings would be scheduled for the open hours of the building with light levels being reduced to minimum levels needed for neighborhood safety during the un-occupied hours of the building. According to the project architect, interior and exterior lighting would also be enabled with dimming control for specific area light level adjustability. Photometric calculations would be employed to ensure that glare and light spill are not present with this project. Finally, a condition of approval requires a lighting plan be submitted for review with the building permit application (Exhibit 1). Standards for design review and compliance with exterior lighting standards would be reviewed with the building permit submittal. D. Critical Areas and Natural Features. The proposal will not create any significant adverse impacts to critical areas. The project is mapped by the City’s COR maps as within a seismic hazard area and a wellhead protection area. Impacts to these critical areas are mitigated as required by the City’s critical areas regulations as follows: 1. Seismic hazard area. The City’s COR mapping database identifies the property to be within a High Seismic Hazard Area. The Applicant submitted a geotechnical report Exhibit 11) prepared by Geotech Consultants, Inc. with the project application. The report identified sub-surface soil conditions consisting of approximately 8-10 feet of loose to medium-dense (mostly loose) sandy silt and un-engineered fill, underlain by native sand and gravel soils to a depth of 52 feet. Potential for liquefaction was analyzed and determined that the estimated amount of liquefaction-induced settlement ranges from about 1 to 2.5 inches of ground settlement during an earthquake. The report provided design recommendations for the structural analysis to include a potential for up to approximately 1.5 inches of differential settlement between building columns to account for liquefaction settlement that could occur during a maximum considered earthquake event. In addition, the geotechnical report provided design recommendations for the building foundation to be either footings or driven pipe piles. The geotechnical report demonstrates the proposal can be safely accommodated on the site and identified no impacts to other properties or critical areas. Building code standards contain compliance measures and design requirements for sites with potential seismic hazard conditions, which include the adherence to recommendations from geotechnical reports. For purposes of the Site Plan Review, no further conditions are adopted. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 11 11 2. Wellhead protection area. The City’s COR mapping database identifies the property to be within the Downtown Wellhead Protect Area Zone 1. Areas within the Zone 1 designation are lands situated between a well or wellfield owned by the City and the 365-day groundwater travel time contour. No hazardous material storage, handling, treating, use, or production is anticipated with the proposed elementary school. The Applicant has indicated that approximately 288 cubic yards of material would be cut onsite due to the proposed placement of new concrete foundations (Exhibit 30). If the Applicant decides fill is necessary to complete the project, the Applicant would be required to submit a source statement certified by a professional engineer or geologist licensed in the State of Washington meeting the requirements of RMC 4-4-060.N.4 or provide documentation that fill would be obtained from a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) approved source as allowed by RMC 4-4- 060.N.4.g. If necessary, the source statement or WSDOT documentation would be submitted to and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager and the Building Department prior to building permit approval. E. Tree Retention. No trees that qualify as significant under the City’s tree retention standards will be removed by the project. No protection of trees that do not qualify as significant is required by the City’s tree retention standards. Conclusions of Law 1. Authority The hearing examiner conditional use permit application qualifies as Type III review. All other consolidated project applications are Type III or lower. RMC 4-8-080(C)(2) requires consolidated permits to collectively be processed under “the highest-number procedure.” The Type III review is the “highest-number procedure” and therefore must be employed for the conditional use and site plan approval. As outlined in RMC 4-8-080(G), the hearing examiner is authorized to hold hearings and issue final decisions on Type III applications subject to closed record appeal to the Renton City Council. 2. Zoning/Comprehensive Plan Designations. The project’s six contiguous parcels are composed of four parcels zoned Commercial Arterial (CA) (APN’s 135230-0005, -0025, -0060, and -0071) and two (2) zoned Residential-10 (R-10) (APN’s 135230-0045 and -0050). 3. Review Criteria/Refuse and Recycle Modification/Landscape Variance. Pursuant to RMC 4- 2-060.E, a trade or vocational school requires a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit in the CA zone. Conditional use criteria are governed by RMC 4-9-030(D). Pursuant to RMC 4-9-200.B, Site Plan Review is required for development in the CA and R-10 zones when it is not exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review. Site plan review criteria are governed by RMC 4-9-200(E)(3) All applicable review criteria are quoted below in italics and applied through corresponding conclusions of law. CONDITIONAL USE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 12 12 The Administrator or designee or the Hearing Examiner shall consider, as applicable, the following factors for all applications: RMC 4-9-030(C)(1): Consistency with Plans and Regulations: The proposed use shall be compatible with the general goals, objectives, policies and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning regulations and any other plans, programs, maps or ordinances of the City of Renton. 4. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with all applicable comprehensive plan policies, development standards, and design standards as outlined in Findings No. 17-19 of the staff report, adopted by this reference as if set forth in full. RMC 4-9-030(C)(2): Appropriate Location: The proposed location shall not result in the detrimental overconcentration of a particular use within the City or within the immediate area of the proposed use. The proposed location shall be suited for the proposed use. 5. For the reasons identified in Finding of Fact No. 4 and 5, the proposal is compatible with surrounding uses, will be served by adequate infrastructure and will not create significant adverse impacts to adjoining properties. For these reasons the proposed location is suited for the proposed use. For the reasons identified in Finding of Fact 5B, the proposal will not result in an overconcentration of use. RMC 4-9-030(C)(3): Effect on Adjacent Properties: The proposed use at the proposed location shall not result in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property. 6. As determined in Finding of Fact No. 5, as conditioned, there are no significant adverse impacts associated with the proposal, so it will not result in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent property. RMC 4-9-030(C)(4): Compatibility: The proposed use shall be compatible with the scale and character of the neighborhood. 7. As determined in Finding of Fact No. 5B, the proposed use is compatible with the scale and character of the neighborhood. RMC 4-9-030(C)(5): Parking: Adequate parking is, or will be made, available. 8. As determined in Finding of Fact No. 4H, the site will be served by adequate parking. RMC 4-9-030(C)(6): Traffic: The use shall ensure safe movement for vehicles and pedestrians and shall mitigate potential effects on the surrounding area. 9. As outlined in Finding of Fact No. 4E, the proposal provides for safe circulation and adequate traffic mitigation and facilities. RMC 4-9-030(C)(7): Noise, Light and Glare: Potential noise, light and glare impacts from the proposed use shall be evaluated and mitigated. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 13 13 10. As conditioned, as determined in Finding of Fact No. 5C, the proposal will not result in any adverse light, noise or glare impacts. RMC 4-9-030(C)(8): Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided in all areas not occupied by buildings, paving, or critical areas. Additional landscaping may be required to buffer adjacent properties from potentially adverse effects of the proposed use. 11. As shown in the site plans for the proposal, all undeveloped portions of the site are landscaped. SITE PLAN RMC 4-9-200(E)(3): Criteria: The Administrator or designee must find a proposed project to be in compliance with the following: a. Compliance and Consistency: Conformance with plans, policies, regulations and approvals, including: i. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan, its elements, goals, objectives, and policies, especially those of the applicable land use designation; the Community Design Element; and any applicable adopted Neighborhood Plan; ii. Applicable land use regulations; iii. Relevant Planned Action Ordinance and Development Agreements; and iv. Design Regulations: Intent and guidelines of the design regulations located in RMC 4-3-100. 12. As concluded in Conclusion of Law No. 4 and as conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the City’s comprehensive plan, development regulations and design standards. RMC 4-9-200(E)(3)(b): Off-Site Impacts: Mitigation of impacts to surrounding properties and uses, including: i. Structures: Restricting overscale structures and overconcentration of development on a particular portion of the site; ii. Circulation: Providing desirable transitions and linkages between uses, streets, walkways and adjacent properties; iii. Loading and Storage Areas: Locating, designing and screening storage areas, utilities, rooftop equipment, loading areas, and refuse and recyclables to minimize views from surrounding properties; iv. Views: Recognizing the public benefit and desirability of maintaining visual accessibility to attractive natural features; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 14 14 v. Landscaping: Using landscaping to provide transitions between development and surrounding properties to reduce noise and glare, maintain privacy, and generally enhance the appearance of the project; and vi. Lighting: Designing and/or placing exterior lighting and glazing in order to avoid excessive brightness or glare to adjacent properties and streets. 13. As conditioned, the criteria quoted above are met. As outlined in Finding of Fact No. 4(E), the proposal provides for desirable and safe transitions and linkages between uses, streets, walkways and adjacent properties by providing vehicle and pedestrian access via Bronson Way N, Garden Ave N, N 2nd St, Meadow Ave N, and the public alley. Access improvements would be completed within the city block. As determined in Finding of Fact No. 4G, the proposal complies with the City’s refuse and recycling standards. As determined in Finding of Fact No. 5A, the proposal will not adversely affect any views. As determined in Finding of Fact No. 4I, the proposal is consistent with the City’s landscaping standards, which includes perimeter landscaping to provide buffering to adjacent uses. The proposal will not create any significant light impacts, including excessive brightness or glare, for the reasons identified in Finding of Fact No. 5C. All storage areas, utilities, rooftop equipment, loading areas, and refuse and recyclables areas will be adequately screened from view from surrounding properties as determined in Finding of Fact No. 4G and I. RMC 4-9-200(E)(3)(c): On-Site Impacts: Mitigation of impacts to the site, including: i. Structure Placement: Provisions for privacy and noise reduction by building placement, spacing and orientation; ii. Structure Scale: Consideration of the scale of proposed structures in relation to natural characteristics, views and vistas, site amenities, sunlight, prevailing winds, and pedestrian and vehicle needs; iii. Natural Features: Protection of the natural landscape by retaining existing vegetation and soils, using topography to reduce undue cutting and filling, and limiting impervious surfaces; and iv. Landscaping: Use of landscaping to soften the appearance of parking areas, to provide shade and privacy where needed, to define and enhance open spaces, and generally to enhance the appearance of the project. Landscaping also includes the design and protection of planting areas so that they are less susceptible to damage from vehicles or pedestrian movements. 14. The criteria quoted above are met. On site impacts are not a major concern since there is no residence or other space typically occupied by people. On -site privacy is not a concern. The scale and placement of the building is compatible with the surroundings and will not adversely impact views as outlined in Finding of Fact No. 5A and B. Due to compliance with the City’s critical areas ordinance and the fact that the site is already fully developed, there are no natural features adversely affected by the proposal. Landscaping is in conformance with City standards, including landscaping to parking areas, which softens their appearance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 15 15 RMC 4-9-200(E)(3)(d): Access and Circulation: Safe and efficient access and circulation for all users, including: i. Location and Consolidation: Providing access points on side streets or frontage streets rather than directly onto arterial streets and consolidation of ingress and egress points on the site and, when feasible, with adjacent properties; ii. Internal Circulation: Promoting safety and efficiency of the internal circulation system, including the location, design and dimensions of vehicular and pedestrian access points, drives, parking, turnarounds, walkways, bikeways, and emergency access ways; iii. Loading and Delivery: Separating loading and delivery areas from parking and pedestrian areas; iv. Transit and Bicycles: Providing transit, carpools and bicycle facilities and access; and v. Pedestrians: Providing safe and attractive pedestrian connections between parking areas, buildings, public sidewalks and adjacent properties. 15. The proposal as conditioned provides for adequate access and circulation as required by the criterion above for the reasons identified in Finding of Fact No. 4E. The staff report notes that the site plan doesn’t identify loading and delivery areas. The project is conditioned to identify and separate loading and delivery areas. The proposal provides for adequate bicycle parking and storage facilities as outlined in Finding of Fact 4H. The closest bus stop is located at Bronson Way N & Park Ave N. RMC 4-9-200(E)(3)(e): Open Space: Incorporating open spaces to serve as distinctive project focal points and to provide adequate areas for passive and active recreation by the occupants/users of the site. 16. There is no specific amount of open space required of the project. The only open space shown on the site plan is at the entrance to the h eadquarters building, which serves as a distinctive focal point. RMC 4-9-200(E)(3)(f): Views and Public Access: When possible, providing view corridors to shorelines and Mt. Rainier, and incorporating public access to shorelines. 17. There are no view corridors to shorelines or Mt. Rainier affected by the proposal as determined in Finding of Fact No. 5A. RMC 4-9-200(E)(3)(g): Natural Systems: Arranging project elements to protect existing natural systems where applicable. 18. The City’s critical area regulations identify and adequately protect all-natural systems of significance. As determined in Finding of Fact No. 5, the project protects all affected critical areas as required by the critical area regulations. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 16 16 RMC 4-9-200(E)(3)(h): Services and Infrastructure: Making available public services and facilities to accommodate the proposed use. 19. The project is served by adequate services and facilities as determined in Finding of Fact No. 4. RMC 4-9-200(E)(3)(i): Phasing: Including a detailed sequencing plan with development phases and estimated time frames, for phased projects. 20. The project is not phased. DECISION As conditioned below, the site plan, conditional use and street modification applications meet all applicable permit criteria for the reasons identified in the conclusions of law. The project is subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. The Applicant shall comply with the mitigation measures issued as part of the Determination of Non-Significance Mitigated, dated October 14, 2019. 2. The Applicant, Construction Industry Training Council (CITC), shall complete a lot line adjustment to combine abutting lots in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and amend the location of the alley to ensure all buildings are located on private property. The lot line adjustment instrument shall be recorded prior to building permit issuance. 3. The Applicant shall provide a parking cross access easement and maintenance easement for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to Temporary Certificate of Occupancy of the building. 4. The temporary Cell on Wheels (COW) shall be removed from the site prior to Final Occupancy of the building, unless the Applicant can still provide a code compliant number of parking stalls without counting any parking stalls occupied by the COW. 5. The Applicant shall submit a public plaza detail with the final landscape plan for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to issuance of the construction permits. 6. The Applicant shall provide a revised refuse and recycling enclosure plan that provides a detail cut-sheet of the sliding door functions. The plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Current Planning Project Manager prior to building permit approval. 7. The Applicant shall provide a refuse and recycling enclosure screen material plan that is consistent with the primary building to the Current Planning Project Manager at the time of building permit application for review and approval prior to building permit issuance. 8. The Applicant shall provide a minimum of three (3) feet of landscaping on the east side of the refuse and recycling enclosure or another design alternative that meets the intent of the service element location and design guideline. The proposed screening plan shall be provided with the building permit application for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 17 17 9. The Applicant shall provide a revised site plan that provides pedestrian connections through the bio-retention planter at no more than 75 to 100 linear foot of separation distance. The revised site plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Current Planning Project Manager prior to civil construction permit approval. 10. The public plaza shall be permanently maintained by the property owner. In the event that such facilities are not maintained in a responsible manner, as determined by the City, the City shall have the right to provide for the maintenance thereof and bill the owner. Such bill, if unpaid, shall become a lien against individual property. 11. The Applicant shall submit a detailed plaza plan that provides at least four (4) foot candles on the ground, minimum seating areas, and other applicable pedestrian-oriented spaces. The plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Current Planning Project Manager prior to construction permit issuance. 12. The Applicant shall submit a revised east elevation that provides at least 50 percent transparent windows and/or doors within the ground floor facade that is between 4 feet and 8 feet above ground or another design element approved by the Current Planning Project Manager that meets the intent of the guideline, which may include 25 percent transparent windows and/or doors with a wraparound feature element similar to the elevation on the west side. The revised east elevation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to building permit approval. 13. The Applicant shall be required to provide a lighting plan that adequately provides for public safety without casting excessive glare on adjacent properties. Pedestrian-scale and down- lighting shall be used in all cases to assure safe pedestrian and vehicular movement, unless alternative pedestrian-scale lighting has been approved administratively or is specifically listed as exempt from provisions located in RMC 4-4-075 Lighting, Exterior On-Site. The lighting plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Current Planning Project Manager prior to civil construction permit approval. 14. Loading and delivery areas, if any, shall be identified on the site plan and separated from parking and pedestrian areas as required by RMC 4-9-200(E)(3)(d)(iii) unless a modification or variance is approved by City staff as authorized by City code. DATED this 12th Day of December 2019. Phil Olbrechts City of Renton Hearing Examiner Appeal Right and Valuation Notices As consolidated, RMC 4-8-080(G) classifies the application(s) subject to this decision as Type III application(s) subject to closed record appeal to the City of Renton City Council. Appeals of the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONDITIONAL USE AND SITE PLAN CAO VARIANCE - 18 18 hearing examiner’s decision must be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the decision. A request for reconsideration to the hearing examiner may also be filed within this 14- day appeal period. Affected property owners may request a change in valuation for property tax purposes notwithstanding any program of revaluation. 2020-CISC HEADQUARTERS REMODEL APPROVAL- MINOR MODIFICATION DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Project Location Map D_Minor_Modification_CITC_200803_v2 A. ADMINISTRATIVE MINOR MODIFICATION REPORT & DECISION Decision: APPROVED APPROVED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS DENIED Report Date: August 3, 2020 Project File Number: PR19-000382 Project Name: CITC Headquarters Minor Modification (Reissue) Land Use File Number: LUA20-000051, MOD Project Manager: Clark H. Close, Senior Planner Owner: CITC of Washington, 1930 116th Ave NE #201, Bellevue, WA 98004 Applicant/Contact: Tim Rhodes or Josh Meharry, Rhodes Architecture + Light, 4218 SW Alaska St, Ste G, Seattle, WA 98116 Project Location: 1300 Bronson Way N, Renton, WA 98057 Project Summary: The applicant, Construction Industry Training Council (CITC), is requesting a minor modification to the previously approved site plan LUA19-000214 to reduce the scope of the building by eliminating the second floor addition proposed above the existing building. The initial site plan decision was issued December 12, 2019, along with a Conditional Use Permit, Environmental (SEPA) Review, and a Street Modification to reuse a majority of the existing truck repair and parts depot building and add a partial second floor addition for CITC’s Headquarters and Campus. The previously approved project proposal included extensive site work, street frontage improvements, utility work, a public plaza at the main entrance, surface parking, pedestrian walkways, landscaping, bio-retention planter, and secondary structures. The proposed minor modification would eliminate the site plan approved second floor of the proposed trade/vocational school building due to construction budget limitations. The building elevation changes would include raised monitors and a mechanical penthouse on the roof. The gross floor area of the new facility would be 1,487 square feet smaller to make space for a new public plaza. Site Area: 1.5 acres N 2nd St Park Ave N Garden Ave N N 2nd St Meadow Ave N Factory City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development CITC Headquarters Minor Modification (Reissue) Administrative Modification Report & Decision LUA20-000051, MOD, MOD Report of August 3, 2020 Page 2 of 5 D_Minor_Modification_CITC_200803_v2 B. EXHIBITS: Exhibit 1: Administrative Minor Modification Decision Exhibit 2: Site Plan Exhibit 3: Neighborhood Detail Map Exhibit 4: Architectural Elevations Exhibit 5: Floor Plans Exhibit 6: Drawing Set Exhibit 7: Diagrammatic Site Plan Exhibit 8: Diagrammatic Elevations Exhibit 9: Comparison Renderings Exhibit 10: Justification for Minor Modification Exhibit 11: Revised Advisory Notes from the Renton Regional Fire Authority C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction Industry Training Council (CITC) received Hearing Examiner Site Plan approval of the original project on December 12, 2019 (LUA19-000214, SA-H, CU-H, ECF, MOD). The project site is located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) and Residential-10 (R-10) zoning classifications at 1300 Bronson Way N, Renton, WA 98057 (Exhibits 2 and 3). The original proposal included a request to reuse a majority of the existing 24- foot truck repair and parts depot building and add a partial second floor addition for CITC’s Headquarters and Campus. The approved site plan included a partial second-story addition or upper level of the building that would be setback approximately 15 feet (15’) from Garden Ave N, approximately 31 feet (31’) from N 2nd St, and slightly offset from the 1st floor setbacks on Bronson Way N and the public alley. In 2020, the applicant is requesting a minor modification to the 2019 approved site plan. The proposed minor modification would reduce the building mass by eliminating the second floor due to construction budget limitations. As a result, the proposed CITC building height would be reduced from the site plan approved building height of 44’-7” down to 33’-8” from average finished grade to the top of the proposed parapet monitor (Exhibit 4). The proposed 1-level design would give increased access to sunlight and sky views and would minimize shadowing of neighboring properties. As part of the minor modification request, the applicant would maintain exterior materials, colors, architectural detailing, and key design elements throughout the first level of the building with the exception of a few small areas of added glazing in areas specifically required as part of the 2019 land use decision Exhibits 9 and 10). The remaining building and exterior building siding improvements would still encroach in the public alley or right-of-way. Therefore, staff is recommending that Condition #2 be revised to allow more flexibility in the sequencing of permits, such that the lot combination and alley vacation process be completed prior to temporary certificate of occupancy rather than building permit issuance (Changes to Condition #2 are provided in Section F in strikeout and underline format). Three (3) raised roof monitors are proposed to bring in natural light to the interior of the building which are all approximately 34 feet above average grade. A screened mechanical penthouse is also planned at the roof level, set back to the middle of the roof to limit visibility from the surrounding sidewalks and streets. The final gross floor area of the new facility would be reduced from 32,681 square foot to 31,194 square feet once a small portion of the existing building near Bronson Way N is removed to make space for a new public plaza. In addition, the building would consist of an interior redesign to accommodate the needs of CITC; however, the redesign would still DocuSign Envelope ID: 34DB5A83-2E83-4296-B994-298DE54060BD City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development CITC Headquarters Minor Modification (Reissue) Administrative Modification Report & Decision LUA20-000051, MOD, MOD Report of August 3, 2020 Page 3 of 5 D_Minor_Modification_CITC_200803_v2 allow CITC the possibility to expand up a level in the future. The architectural elevations, floor plans, drawing set, diagrammatic site plan, diagrammatic building elevations, and comparison renderings were included with the project submittal to show how the project has been modified to reflect to the proposed changes Exhibits 4-9). According to the applicant, the above site plan modification request would not involve more than a ten percent (10%) increase in area or scale of the development or change the boundaries of the original approved plan as the project would not extend beyond the site boundaries of the originally approved site plan (Exhibit 10). As a result of the proposed changes, the preliminary fire flow dropped from 2,250 gpm down to 2,000 gpm (Exhibit 11). The proposed modification would not have a greater impact on the environment and/or public facilities than the original approved site plan. The approved site plan will expire on December 12, 2021. D. SUMMARY OF REQUEST: 1. Elimination of the second floor of the proposed trade/vocational school building due to construction budget limitations. 2. The new 1-Level design would result in a thirty seven percent (37%) reduction in building floor area. 3. The roof includes three (3) raised roof monitors and a screened mechanical penthouse near the middle of the building. 4. Allow the City of Renton to issue building permit(s) for CITC Headquarters prior to combining the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoned parcels and completing the alley vacation process in order to locate the building on private property. E. ANALYSIS OF REQUEST: RMC 4-9-200.H.2 addresses the modifications to Site Plan. Criteria Criteria Met a. Involve more than a ten percent (10%) increase in area or scale of the development in the approved plan; or X b. Have a significantly greater impact on the environment and/or public facilities than the approved plan; or X c. Change the boundaries of the originally approved plan. X F. DECISION: The proposal satisfies 3 of the 3 criteria listed in RMC 4-9-200.H.2 for approval of modifications. Therefore, the CITC Headquarters Minor Modification (Reissue), File No. LUA20-000051, MOD, is approved and is subject to the following condition: 1. The applicant shall comply with the conditions issued as part of the site plan decision LUA19-000214, dated December 12, 2019, with the exception of Condition #2. Condition #2 shall be revised as follows: 2. The Applicant, Construction Industry Training Council (CITC), shall complete a lot line adjustment to combine abutting lots in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone and amend the location of the alley to DocuSign Envelope ID: 34DB5A83-2E83-4296-B994-298DE54060BD City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development CITC Headquarters Minor Modification (Reissue) Administrative Modification Report & Decision LUA20-000051, MOD, MOD Report of August 3, 2020 Page 4 of 5 D_Minor_Modification_CITC_200803_v2 ensure all buildings are located on private property. The lot line adjustment instrumentcombination and alley vacation shall be recorded prior to building permit issuancetemporary certificate of occupancy. DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION: SIGNATURE: Vanessa Dolbee, Interim Planning Director Date TRANSMITTED on August 3, 2020 to the Owner/Applicant/Contact: Owner: Applicant/Contact: CITC of Washington 1930 116th Ave NE #201 Bellevue, WA 98004 Tim Rhodes or Josh Meharry Rhodes Architecture + Light 4218 SW Alaska St, Ste G Seattle, WA 98116 TRANSMITTED on August 3, 2020 to the Parties of Record: Karen Boswell 344 Meadow Ave N Renton, WA 98057 Gary Moss 1213 N 41st Pl Renton, WA 98056 Lachlan and Chika Willis 1402 N 2nd St Renton, WA 98057 Mary Twidt 234 Garden Ave N Renton, WA 98057 Diane Dobson 806 N Riverside Dr Renton, WA 98057 Duffy McColloch 15700 Dayton Ave N Seattle, WA 98133 Jennifer Watts 1206 N 2nd St Renton, WA 98057 Anne Carlson 204 Meadow Ave N Renton, WA 98057 Via Email: N. Schultz, M. Maxwell TRANSMITTED on August 3, 2020 to the following: Jennifer Henning, Interim CED Administrator Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager Amanda Askren, Property & Technical Services Manager Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal G. LAND USE ACTION APPEALS, REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION, & EXPIRATION: The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the decision date. APPEAL: Due to Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 (“Stay Home, Stay Healthy”), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at DocuSign Envelope ID: 34DB5A83-2E83-4296-B994-298DE54060BD 8/ 3/2020 | 1:33 PM PDT City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development CITC Headquarters Minor Modification (Reissue) Administrative Modification Report & Decision LUA20-000051, MOD, MOD Report of August 3, 2020 Page 5 of 5 D_Minor_Modification_CITC_200803_v2 cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. If the situation changes such that the City Clerk’s Office is open when you file your appeal, you have the option of filing the appeal in person. EXPIRATION: The Modification decision will expire two (2) years from the date of decision. A single one (1) year extension may be requested pursuant to RMC 4-9-250. RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be reopened by the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal time frame. THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE: provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may occur concerning the land use decision. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial decision, but to Appeals to the Hearing Examiner as well. All communications after the decision/approval date must be made in writing through the Hearing Examiner. All communications are public record and this permits all interested parties to know the contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence in writing. Any violation of this doctrine could result in the invalidation of the appeal by the Court. DocuSign Envelope ID: 34DB5A83-2E83-4296-B994-298DE54060BD