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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use
action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal p rocess for
the land use action.
Planning:
(Contact: Clark Close, 425-430-7289, cclose@rentonwa.gov)
1. RMC section 4-4-030.C.2 limits haul hours between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday unless
otherwise approved by the Development Services Division.
2. Commercial, and other nonresidential construction activities shall be restricted to the hours between
seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall
be restricted to the hours between nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. No work shall
be permitted on Sundays.
3. Within thirty (30) days of completion of grading work, the applicant shall hydroseed or plant an
appropriate ground cover over any portion of the site that is graded or cleared of vegetation and where
no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch,
sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design
Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and
March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to
final inspection and approval of the permit.
4. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is
being cleared.
5. The applicant may not fill, excavate, stack or store any equipment, dispose of any materials, supplies or
fluids, operate any equipment, install impervious surfaces, or compact the earth in any way within the
area defined by the drip line of any tree to be retained.
6. The applicant shall erect and maintain six foot (6') high chain link temporary construction fencing around
the drip lines of all retained trees, or along the perimeter of a stand of retained trees. Placards shall be
placed on fencing every fifty feet (50') indicating the words, “NO TRESPASSING – Protected Trees” or on
each side of the fencing if less than fifty feet (50'). Site access to individually protected trees or groups
of trees shall be fenced and signed. Individual trees shall be fenced on four (4) sides. In addition, the
applicant shall provide supervision whenever equipment or trucks are moving near trees.
7. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible
for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and
/or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Jonathan Chavez, 425-430-7288, jchavez@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated May 12, 2021.
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org)
1. No comments at this time.
Technical Services:
(Contact: Amanda Askren, 425-430-7369, aaskren@rentonwa.gov)
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1. No comments at this time.
Community Services:
(Contact: Leslie Betlach, 425-430-6619, lbetlach@rentonwa.gov)
1. No comments at this time.
Police:
(Contact: Cyndie Morris, 425-430-7521, cmorris@rentonwa.gov)
1. No comments at this time.
Building:
(Contact: Rob Shuey, 425-430-7290, rshuey@rentonwa.gov)
1. Recommendations of the geotechnical report must be followed as a condition of building permits.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: May 12, 2021
TO: Clark Close, Planning
FROM: Jonathan Chavez, Development Engineering
SUBJECT: Loop Pilot Compost Facility
1200 Monster Road SW
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NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non-
binding and may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official City decision-makers. Review
comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by
City staff or made by the applicant.
I have completed a preliminary review for the above-referenced proposal located at parcel(s)
2423049006. The following comments are based on the Land Use Application submittal made to the City
of Renton by the applicant:
WATER
1. Domestic water service to the King County Renton Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility is being
provided by the City of Renton through an 8-inch water meter located along the northwesterly
side of the property. There is an approved air-gap for backflow prevention measure between the
supply piping from the City’s water system to the on-site private water storage tank. Domestic
water service to all of the buildings within the treatment plant are served by a privately-owned
interior 4-inch water supply line referred to as “C1” water line.
2. Fire protection service to the plant is being provided by privately-owned interior 12-inch water
mains referred to as “Fire Line” and fire hydrants. The 12-inch water mains are connected to the
City’s water system at 2 locations, the first connection is at the west end of the SW 7th Street
Bridge and the second connection is near the access road along Monster Rd SW. There is an
approved backflow prevention assembly (RPBA) at each of the 2 connections to the City’s water
system.
3. Submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the Department of Ecology for the decommissioning of the
groundwater monitoring well and provide documentation of the Well Decommissioning Report
to the City. The monitoring well shall be decommissioned in accordance with WAC 173-160-381.
a. Provide proof of compliance at the Building Permit application stage of the project.
4. The applicant will not need to pay additional SDC Fees as long as their connection point is on their
private system.
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5. Plans for the Building permit will need to clearly show the connections to the private lines for
domestic water as well as the sprinkler system (if required). These plans will also need to indicate
the locations of the City of Renton 12” water meter.
SEWER
1. Sewer service is provided by City of Renton.
2. There is an existing 12-inch wastewater main located in Oakesdale Ave SW (see City plan no. S-
199807).
3. Project submittal shall address odor control.
a. This must be addressed at the Building Permit application stage of the project.
4. Since the sewer line will be connected to the system within the treatment plant there will be no
SDC fees for sewer are required to be paid.
SURFACE WATER
1. A drainage review is required for projects that include
a. 2,000 square feet or more of new and/or replaced impervious surface, or
b. 7,000 square feet or more of land disturbing activity, or
c. proposes to construct or modify a drainage pipe or ditch that is 12 inches or more in
size/depth, or
d. is located in or adjacent to a flood hazard area, erosion hazard area, steep slope hazard
area, or landslide hazard area, landslide hazard drainage area, or
e. the redevelopment project proposes $100,000 or more of improvements to an existing
high-use site.
If any of the above mention criteria are met, then a drainage review meeting the current
City of Renton’s Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM) will be required. City of Renton
standards include frontage improvements and the on-site work as one single project.
2. Based on the City’s flow control map, the site falls within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard
area matching Existing Site Conditions and is within the Black River Drainage Basin. Refer to Figure
1.1.2.A – Flow chart to determine the type of drainage review required in the 2017 Renton Surface
Water Design Manual (RSWDM).
a. A drainage report dated March 10, 2021, was drafted by HDR and submitted with the
Land Use Application.
3. There is an existing storm water system within the property.
4. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
5. The 2021 Surface water system development fee is $0.80 per square foot of new impervious
surface, but no less than $2,000.00. Fees that are current will be charged at the time of permit
issuance. There is no storm water impact fee for replaced impervious surface area.
TRANSPORTATION
1. If proposed new construction on the site has a valuation of less than $150,000, street frontage
improvements and right of way dedication are not required. If proposed new construction on the
site has a valuation of $150,000 or more, then the installation of street frontage improvements
and right of way dedication found in comment #2 may be required to conform to the City’s
complete street standards found in RMC 4-6-060.
2. The proposed development fronts Monster Road SW along the west property line(s). Monster
Road SW is classified as a 3-lane Collector Arterial. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is
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approximately 60 feet. To meet the City’s complete street standards for 3-lane Error! Reference
source not found. streets, the minimum ROW is 94 feet. Per City code 4-6-060, half street
improvements shall include a pavement width of 57 feet (28.5 feet from centerline), a 0.5-foot
curb, an 8-foot planting strip, an 8-foot sidewalk, 2-foot clear space back of walk, street trees and
storm drainage improvements. The Applicant may submit a request for a street modification to
leave existing Right of Way improvements as is. Request must provide justification to why the City
should accept the modification per RMC 4-9-250.
3. Sites that generate 20 or more net new peak hour trips (either in the AM peak or PM peak) are
required to do a traffic impact analysis. The trips should be calculated based on the guidelines of
the current ITE Trip Generation Manual. Refer to the attached policy guidelines for traffic impact
analysis for guidelines. If the site generates 20 or more new peak hour trips in either AM peak or
PM peak, then applicant should contact the City to get information of the locations where traffic
analysis is required. Provide a memo that includes the trip generation number and the trip
assignment and distribution at the site accesses. Staff will review the memo and will inform the
applicant if additional study is required.
4. If it is determined that the traffic is impacted from the proposed addition, a traffic impact fee will
be assessed at the time of building permit.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. All existing and proposed utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) along property
frontage or within the site must be underground. The construction of these franchise utilities must
be inspected and approved by a City of Renton inspector.
2. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance
with code requirements:
a. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is
required with the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft
vertical.
b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or wall or
building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the
building.
3. All civil construction permits for utility and street improvements will require separate plan
submittals. All utility plans shall confirm to the Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil
Engineer shall prepare the civil plans. Please visit the Development Engineering Forms page for
the most up-to-date plan submittal requirements:
http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473
4. A landscaping plan and tree retention shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan
shall be on separate sheets.
5. Additional Building Permit Applications will be required for the following:
a. Any retaining walls that exceed 4 feet in height, as defined by RMC 4-4-040.
b. Detention vaults for storm water flow control.
c. Demo of any existing structures on the project site(s).
6. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2021 only and will be assessed
based on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as applicable to
the permit type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee schedule.
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