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A.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT & DECISION
Decision: APPROVED APPROVED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS DENIED
Report Date: June 3, 2021
Project File Number: PR17-000438
Project Name: Skyhorse Short Plat
Land Use File Number: LUA21-000154, SHPL-A, MOD
Project Manager: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
Owner/Applicant: New Fourth, LLC, 19244 39th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98188
Contact: Costa Philippides, PE, Encompass Engineering & Surveying, 165 NE Juniper St, #201,
Issaquah, WA 98027
Project Location: 163XX SE 162nd St (parcel nos. 147500-0023 and 132305-9053)
Project Summary: The applicant is requesting Administrative Short Plat and Modification approval for
the subdivision of a 109,006 square foot (2.50 acre) site into 8 lots and 4 tracts (Tracts
A, C, D, and E) for the future construction of single family residences. This is a
resubmittal of the Skyhorse Short Plat (LUA17-000550), which expired on May 9,
2021. The project site is bisected into two parcels by 164th Ave SE, Lots 1-5 and Tract
A is proposed on the west side of 164th Ave SE and Lots 6-8 and Tracts C, D, and E
are proposed on the east side of 164th Ave SE. The project site is located within the
Residential-4 (R-4) zone. The proposed lots would range in size from 9,384 square
feet to 10,686 square feet. Access to Lot 1 would be provided via a residential
driveway off of SE 132nd Street, access to Lots 2-5 would be provided via a shared
driveway tract (Tract A) off of 164th Ave SE, access to Lots 6-8 would be provided via
individual driveways off of 164th Ave SE. Frontage improvements including paving,
curb and gutter, 8-foot wide planter with street trees, and a 5-foot wide sidewalk are
proposed along the site's SE 132nd St and 164th Ave SE frontage. A modified 30-foot
half street dedication is proposed on the northeast portion of the project site. The
applicant is requesting to pay a fee in lieu of constructing the required improvements
within this modified half street. No critical areas are mapped on the project site.
Site Area: 2.50 acres
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B.EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1: Administrative Decision
Exhibit 2: Preliminary Short Plat Map
Exhibit 3: Previous Skyhorse Short Plat Administrative Decision (LUA17-000550)
Exhibit 4: Approved Civil Plan Set (C19006488)
Exhibit 5: Arborist Report, prepared by Arborists NW, LLC
Exhibit 6: Technical Information Report (TIR), dated October 27, 2020, prepared by Encompass
Engineering
Exhibit 7: DNS-M for Maple Highlands (LUA18-000633)
Exhibit 8: Advisory Notes
C.GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.Owner(s) of Record:New Fourth, LLC
19244 39th Ave S
SeaTac, WA 98188
2.Zoning Classification:Residential-4 (R-4)
3.Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation:Residential Low Density (LD)
4.Existing Site Use:An existing detached accessory structure, proposed for
removal and vacant.
5.Critical Areas:None mapped
6.Neighborhood Characteristics:
a.North:Single-family residential, unincorporated King County
b.East:Single-family residential, R-4 zoning and unincorporated King County
c.South:Single-family residential, R-4 zoning and unincorporated King County
d.West:Single-family residential, R-4 zoning
7.Site Area:2.50 acres
D.HISTORICAL/BACKGROUND:
Action Land Use File No. Ordinance No. Date
Comprehensive Plan N/A 5758 06/22/2015
Zoning N/A 5758 06/22/2015
Annexation N/A 5631 11/13/2011
Skyhorse Preliminary
Short Plat
LUA17-000550 11/08/2018
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E.PUBLIC SERVICES:
1.Existing Utilities
a.Water: Water service would be provided by Water District 90.
b.Sewer: Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing sewer manhole to the
south of the intersection of 166th Avenue SE and SE 136th Street located at Liberty High School that
is intended to provide sewer service to the project site. The City has an existing easement on Parcel
1323059038 for this connection.
c.Surface/Storm Water: Runoff along SE 132nd St is conveyed north by a shallow ditch to the City of
Renton boundary. There is no on-site drainage system.
2.Streets: The proposed development fronts SE 132nd St along the North property line and unimproved 164th
Ave SE right-of-way (ROW) separates the two parcels running north and south. Both streets are classified
as Residential Access. Existing ROW width is approximately 60 feet.
3.Fire Protection: Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA)
F.APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE:
1.Chapter 2 Land Use Districts
a.Section 4-2-020: Purpose and Intent of Zoning Districts
b.Section 4-2-060: Zoning Use Table – Uses Allowed in Zoning Designations
c.Section 4-2-110: Residential Development Standards
d.Section 4-2-115: Residential Design and Open Space Standards
2.Chapter 4 City-Wide Property Development Standards
3.Chapter 6 Streets and Utility Standards
a.Section 4-6-060: Street Standards
4.Chapter 7 Subdivision Regulations
a.Section 4-7-070: Detailed Procedures for Short Subdivision
5.Chapter 9 Permits – Specific
a.Section 4-9-250: Variances, Waivers, Modifications, and Alternates
6.Chapter 11 Definitions
G.APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
1.Land Use Element
H.FINDINGS OF FACT (FOF):
1.The Planning Division of the City of Renton accepted the above master application for review on April 28,
2021 and determined the application complete on May 4, 2021. The project complies with the 120-day
review period.
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2.The project site is located at 163XX SE 162nd St (parcel nos. 147500-0023 and 132305-9053).
3.The project site is currently developed with a detached accessory structure, proposed for removal and is
vacant.
4.Access to the site would be provided via SE 132nd St and 164th Ave SE.
5.The property is located within the Residential Low Density (LD) Comprehensive Plan land use designation.
6.The site is located within the Residential-4 (R-4) zoning classification.
7.There are approximately 35 significant trees located on-site, of which the applicant is proposing to retain
a total of 13 trees.
8.There are no critical areas mapped on the project site.
9.Approximately 1,000 cubic yards of excavation and fill would be required for the development of the
project site.
10.The applicant is proposing to begin construction in Summer 2022 and end in fall 2022.
11.No public or agency comments were received during the 14-day public comment period.
12.Representatives from various city departments have reviewed the application materials to identify and
address issues raised by the proposed development. These comments are contained in the official file,
and the essence of the comments has been incorporated into the appropriate sections of this report and
the Departmental Recommendation at the end of this report.
13.Comprehensive Plan Compliance: The site is designated Residential Low Density (LD) on the City’s
Comprehensive Plan Map. The purpose of the LD designation is to provide transition to the rural area. The
proposal is compliant with the following Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies if all conditions of
approval are met:
Compliance Comprehensive Plan Analysis
✓ Policy L-3: Encourage infill development of single-family units as a means to meet
growth targets and provide new housing.
✓
Goal L-H: Plan for high-quality residential growth that supports transit by providing
urban densities, promotes efficient land utilization, promotes good health and physical
activity, builds social connections, and creates stable neighborhoods by incorporating
both built amenities and natural features.
✓
Goal L-I: Utilize multiple strategies to accommodate residential growth, including:
•Development of new single-family neighborhoods on large tracts of land outside
the City Center,
•Development of new multi-family and mixed-use in the City Center and in the
Residential High Density and Commercial Mixed Use designations, and
•Infill development on vacant and underutilized land in established neighborhoods
and multi-family areas.
✓ Goal L-BB: Maintain a high quality of life as Renton grows by ensuring that new
development is designed to be functional and attractive.
✓ Goal L-FF: Strengthen the visual identity of Renton and its Community Planning Areas
and neighborhoods through quality design and development.
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✓ Policy L-48: Address privacy and quality of life for existing residents by considering
scale and context in infill project design.
14.Zoning Development Standard Compliance: The site is classified Residential-4 (R-4) on the City’s Zoning
Map. The R-4 designation serves as a transition between rural designation zones and higher density
residential zones. It is intended as an intermediate lower density residential zone. The proposal is
compliant with the following development standards, as outlined in RMC 4-2-110.A, if all conditions of
approval are met:
Compliance R-4 Zone Develop Standards and Analysis
✓
Density: There is no minimum density required in the R-4 zone. The maximum density
permitted is 4.0 dwelling units per net acre. Net density is calculated after the
deduction of sensitive areas, areas intended for public right-of-way, and private access
easements.
Staff Comment: After the deduction of the 5,400 sq. ft. public right-of-way dedication
and the 2,780 sq. ft. shared driveway from the 108,980 sq. ft. gross site are results in a
net area of 100,800 sq. ft. (2.31 acres). The proposal for 8 lots on the 2.31 net acre site
results in a net density of 3.46 du/ac (8 dwelling units / 2.31 net acres = 3.46 du/ac),
which is less than the maximum density permitted in the R-4 zone.
✓
Lot Dimensions: The minimum lot size permitted in the R-4 zone is 9,000 sq. ft. A
minimum lot width of 70 feet is required (80 feet for corner lots) and a minimum lot
depth of 100 feet is required.
The following table identifies the proposed approximate dimensions for Lots 1-8
Proposed Lot Lot Size (sq. ft.) Lot Width (ft.) Lot Depth (ft.)
Lot 1 10,686 106 100
Lot 2 10,658 100 107
Lot 3 10,131 96 108
Lot 4 (Corner Lot) 9,384 81 110
Lot 5 (Corner Lot) 9,627 81 119
Lot 6 9,450 70 135
Lot 7 9,450 70 135
Lot 8 9,450 70 135
Tract A (shared
driveway) 2,780 N/A N/A
Tract C
(stormwater) 8,835 N/A N/A
Tract D
(stormwater) 5,792 N/A N/A
Tract E (tree) 7,350 N/A N/A
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Staff Comment: As shown in the table above, all proposed lots would meet the
minimum lot size, width and depth requirements of the R-4 zone.
✓
Setbacks: The required setbacks in the R-4 zone are as follows: front yard is 30 feet,
side yard is combined 20 feet with not less than 7.5 feet on either side, secondary front
yard (applies to corner lots) is 30 feet, and the rear yard is 25 feet.
Staff Comment: All lots contain adequate area for compliance with the setback
requirements of the R-4 zone. The front yard of Lot 1 would be oriented to the north
towards SE 132nd St, the front yard of Lot 2 would be oriented to the south towards the
shared driveway, the front yard of Lot 3 would be oriented to the east towards the
shared driveway, and the front yards of Lots 4-8 would be oriented towards 164th Ave
SE. Lots 4 and 5 would be corner lots and would have secondary front yard setbacks
along the proposed shared driveway tract. Rear yard setbacks are not required for
corner lots.
There is an existing access easement location on a portion of Lots 1 and 2. The setback
areas for these lots would be measured from the edge of the access easement, unless
the easement is extinguished.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Building Standards: The R-4 zone has a maximum building coverage of 35% and a
maximum impervious surface coverage of 50%. In the R-4 zone, a maximum building
height of 3 stories with a wall plate height of 32 feet is permitted. Roofs with a pitch
equal to or greater than 4:12 may project an additional six (6) vertical feet from t he
maximum wall plate height. If the height of wall plates on a building are less than the
states maximum the roof may project higher to account for the difference, yet the
combined height of both features shall not exceed the combined maximums. Common
rooftop features, such as chimneys, may project an additional four (4) vertical feet
from the roof surface. Non-exempt vertical projections (e.g., roofs pitched less than
4:12, decks, railings, etc.) may extend up to six (6) vertical feet above the maximum
wall plate height if the projection is stepped back one-and-a-half (1.5) horizontal feet
from each minimum building setback line for each one (1) vertical foot above the
maximum wall plate height.
Wall plates supporting a primary roof surface that has only one (1) sloping plane (e.g.,
shed roof) may exceed the stated maximum if the average of wall plate heights is equal
or less than the maximum wall plate height allowed.
Staff Comment: Building height, building coverage, and impervious surface coverage
for the new single-family residences would be verified at the time of building permit
review.
Compliant if
conditions of
approval are
met
Landscaping: 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. Where there is insufficient right-of-way space or no public frontage,
street trees are required in the front yard subject to approval of the Administrator. A
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minimum of two trees are to be located in the front yard prior to final inspection for
the new Single-Family Residence.
Staff Comment: A Detailed Landscape Plan was included with the Civil Plan Set (Exhibit
4)submitted with the project application materials. The Detailed Landscape Plan was
reviewed and approved under the Civil Construction Permit (C19006488). The
approved Detailed Landscape Plan includes a 10-foot on-site landscape strip along all
street frontages as well as street trees within the 8-foot wide planter strip required
between the curb and sidewalk. Akebono cherry trees are identified as the street trees
proposed, Akebono Cherry trees are not on the City’s approved street tree list and
should be replaced with a tree species on the City’s approved street tree listed. Staff
recommends, as a condition of approval, that a revised Detailed Landscape Plan be
submitted prior to Construction Permit issuance that replaces the Akebono cherry
street trees with a street tree species listed on the City’s approved street tree list. In
addition, it appears that there are conflicts between the street trees and street lights,
therefore the Detailed Landscape Plan shall be revised to reconcile any conflicts
between street trees and street lights. Two (2) trees would be provided within the front
yard areas of Lots 2 and 3 as they do not abut a public street frontage. The undeveloped
right-of-way (ROW) on the northeastern corner of the project site would be
landscaped appropriately and a 15-foot wide landscape strip would be required around
the perimeter of the stormwater tracts. As stormwater vaults are proposed within the
stormwater tracts, staff recommends that the 15-foot wide landscape strip be limited
to areas of the tract that abut a developed or undeveloped public ROW. However, if
the applicant proposed to change the design to include stormwater ponds, staff
recommends that this change be considered a major amendment to the short plat and
the 15-foot wide landscape strip would be required outside the fence around the full
perimeter of the stormwater tracts. The maintenance of all common landscape
improvements within the stormwater tracts as well as within the undeveloped ROW
should be maintained by the homeowners within the subdivision. Landscaping within
the public ROW shall be installed prior to recording of the short plat, the landscaping
required on the individual lots would be required to be installed at the time of the
construction of the individual homes, prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
Staff recommends, as a condition of approval, that a Homeowners Association be
established for the maintenance of common improvements within the subdivision,
including, but not limited to the landscaping within the stormwater and tree protection
tracts and the landscaping within the undeveloped ROW. Draft Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions (CC & Rs) shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior
to the recording of the short plat.
Staff recommends, as a condition of approval, that any proposal to substitute
stormwater ponds, in lieu of the proposed stormwater vaults be considered and
reviewed as a major amendment to the preliminary short plat approval and the 15-
foot wide landscape strip would be required around the full perimeter of the pond,
outside of any required fencing.
Compliant if
Condition of
Approval is
met
Tree Retention: The City’s adopted Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations (4-
4-130) require the retention of 30 percent of trees in a residential development.
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy;
significant trees on slopes greater than twenty percent (20%); significant trees
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adjacent to critical areas and their associated buffers; and significant trees over sixty
feet (60') in height or greater than eighteen inches ( 18") caliper.
Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved;
other significant native evergreen or deciduous trees; and other significant non- native
trees.
Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have
been evaluated for retention and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/
or cottonwoods are used as part of an approved enhancement project within a critical
area or its buffer.
A minimum tree density shall be maintained on each residentially zoned lot. For
detached single-family development, the minimum tree density is two (2) significant
trees for every five thousand (5,000) square feet. The tree density may consist of
existing trees, replacement trees, trees required pursuant to RMC 4-4-070F1, Street
Frontage Landscaping Required, or a combination.
Staff Comment: A Final Tree Retention Plan and Arborist report (Exhibits 4 and 5) were
submitted with the project application materials. The Final Tree Retention Plan was
included with the submitted Civil Plan Set (Exhibit 4) approved under the Civil
Construction Permit (C19006488) A total of 35 trees have been identified on the project
site, and of those 8 are within an area of public ROW, which leaves a total of 27
protected trees. Based on a retention requirement of 30 percent (30%), the applicant
would be required to retain a total of 9 trees on the project site. The applicant is
proposing to retain 13, which exceeds the minimum retention requirement of 9.
Based on the minimum tree density requirement of 2 trees (or gross equivalent of 6
caliper inches per tree) per 5,000 square feet, all proposed lots would require a total of
4 trees (or gross equivalent of 24 caliper inches) on each lot. According to the submitted
Detailed Landscape Plan (Exhibit 4), all lots would provide the minimum 4 trees
required per lot. There is a large stand of trees located to the east of Lots 6-8, which is
proposed as a Tree Retention Tract (Tract E) to protect these existing trees. The Tree
Retention Tract (Tract E) shall be fenced and signed in accordance with the City’s
adopted Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations. Staff recommends as a
condition of approval that a fencing and signage detail be submitted to the Current
Planning Project Manager for review and approval prior to the issuances of a Civil
Construction Permit.
✓
Parking: Parking regulations require that a minimum of two parking spaces be
provided for each detached dwelling.
Driveway cuts are required to be a minimum of 5 feet from property lines and new
driveways may be a maximum of 16 feet in width at the property line. Maximum
driveway slopes shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%); provided, that driveways
exceeding eight percent (8%) shall provide slotted drains at the lower end with
positive drainage discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage/residence or
crossing any public sidewalk.
Staff Comment: Compliance with parking requirements would be reviewed at the time
of Building Permit review. Adequate area is available on the proposed lots to provide
required parking.
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N/A
Fences and Retaining Walls: In any residential district, the maximum height of any
fence, hedge or retaining wall shall be seventy two inches (72"). Except in the front
yard and side yard along a street setback where the fence shall not exceed forty eight
inches (48") in height.
There shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining
walls abutting public rights-of-way.
Staff Comment: There are no fences or retaining walls proposed.
15.Design Standards: Residential Design and Open Space Standards (RMC 4-2-115) are applicable in the R-4,
R-6, R-8 zone. The Standards implement policies established in the Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. Compliance with Site Design Standards must be demonstrated prior to approval of
the subdivision. Compliance with Residential Design Standards would be verified prior to issuance of the
building permit for the new single-family homes. The proposal is consistent with the following design
standards, unless noted otherwise:
Compliance Design Standards R-4 and Analysis
N/A
Lot Configuration: One of the following is required of preliminary plat applications:
1.Lot width variation of 10 feet (10’) minimum of one per four (4) abutting street-
fronting lots, or
2.Minimum of four (4) lot sizes (minimum of four hundred (400) gross square
feet size difference) for street-fronting lots, or
3.A front yard setback variation of at least five feet (5’) minimum for at least
every four (4) abutting street fronting lots.
Staff Comment: Not applicable in the R-4 zone or for short plats
✓
Lots shall be configured to achieve both of the following:
1.The location of stormwater infiltration LID facilities is optimized, consistent
with the Surface Water Design Manual. Building and property line setbacks are
specified in the Surface Water Design Manual for infiltration facilities.
2.Soils with good infiltration potential for stormwater management are
preserved to the maximum extent practicable as defined by the Surface Water
Design Manual.
Staff Comment: The proposed short plat will be reviewed for compliance with the 2017
City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual, see further discussion below under FOF
17.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Garages: If an attached garage is wider than twenty six feet (26’), at least one (1) garage
door shall be recessed a minimum of four feet (4’) from the other garage door.
Additionally, one of the following is required:
1.The front porch projects in front of the garage a minimum of five feet (5’), and
is a minimum of twelve feet (12’) wide, or
2.The roof extends at least five feet (5') (not including eaves) beyond the front of
the garage for at least the width of the garage plus the porch/stoop area, or
3.The garage is alley accessed, or
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4.The garage entry does not face a public and/or private street or an access
easement, or
5.The garage width represents no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the width
of the front facade at ground level, or
6.The garage is detached, or
7.The garage doors contain a minimum of thirty percent (30%) glazing,
architectural detailing (e.g. trim and hardware), and are recessed from the
front façade a minimum of five feet (5’), and from the front porch a minimum
of seven feet (7’).
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Primary Entry: The entry shall include a porch or stoop with a minimum depth of five
feet (5') and minimum height of twelve inches (12") above grade.
Exception: in cases where accessibility (ADA) is a priority, an accessible route may be
taken from a front driveway.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Facade Modulation: One of the following is required:
1.An offset of at least one story that is at least ten feet (10') wide and two feet
(2') in depth on facades visible from the street, or
2.At least two feet (2') offset of second story from first story on one street facing
facade.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Windows and Doors: Windows and doors shall constitute twenty-five percent (25%) of
all facades facing street frontage or public spaces.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Scale, Bulk, and Character: A variety of elevations and models that demonstrate a
variety of floor plans, home sizes, and character shall be used. All of the following are
required:
1. A variety of elevations and models that demonstrate a variety of home sizes,
character, and a diverse streetscape.
2. Abutting, adjacent, and diagonal houses must have differing architectural
elevations.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Roofs: A variety of roof forms appropriate to the style of the home shall be used.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
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Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Eaves: Both of the following are required:
1.Eaves projecting from the roof of the entire building at least twelve inches (12")
with horizontal fascia or fascia gutter at least five inches (5") deep on the face
of all eaves, and
2.Rakes on gable ends must extend a minimum of two inches (2") from the
surface of exterior siding materials.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Architectural Detailing: If one siding material is used on any side of the dwelling that is
two stories or greater in height, a horizontal band that measures at least eight inches
(8") is required between the first and second story.
Additionally, one of the following is required:
1.Three and one half inch (3 1/2") minimum trim surrounds all windows and
details all doors, or
2.A combination of shutters and three and one half inches (3 1/2") minimum trim
details all windows, and three and one half inches (3 1/2") minimum trim
details all doors.
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
Compliance
not yet
demonstrated
Materials and Color: For subdivisions and short plats, abutting homes shall be of
differing color. Color palettes for all new dwellings, coded to the home elevations, shall
be submitted for approval.
Additionally, one of the following is required:
1.A minimum of two (2) colors is used on the home (body with different color
trim is acceptable), or
2.A minimum of two (2) differing siding materials (horizontal siding and shingles,
siding and masonry or masonry-like material, etc.) is used on the home. One
alternative siding material must comprise a minimum of thirty percent (30%)
of the street facing facade. If masonry siding is used, it shall wrap the corners
no less than twenty four inches (24").
Staff Comment: Compliance for this standard would be verified at the time of building
permit review.
16.Compliance with Subdivision Regulations: RMC 4-7 Provides review criteria for the subdivisions. The
proposal is consistent with the following subdivision regulations if all conditions of approval are complied
with:
Compliance Subdivision Regulations and Analysis
Compliant if
Condition of
approval is
met
Access: Each lot must have access to a public street or road. Access may be by a shared
driveway per the requirements of RMC 4-6-060 Street Standards.
The maximum width of single loaded garage driveways shall not exceed nine feet (9')
and double loaded garage driveways shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
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Staff Comment: Access to Lot 1 would be provided via a residential driveway off of SE
132nd Street, access to Lots 2-5 would be provided via a shared driveway tract (Tract
A) off of 164th Ave SE, access to Lots 6-8 would be provided via individual driveways off
of 164th Ave SE. To reduce the number of curb cuts along 164th Ave SE, staff
recommends, as a condition of approval, that the access for Lots 4 and 5 be taken off
of the shared driveway tract (Tract A). A note to this effect shall be recorded on the face
of the final short plat map. Staff further recommends, that the ownership and
maintenance of the shared driveway tract be provided by the future homeowners of
Lots 2-5.
Shared driveways shall be designed in accordance with the residential access street
standards found in RMC 4-6-060. The minimum paved section width is 16 feet, unless
20 feet is required for emergency access. The Renton Fire Authority is requiring that the
shared driveway provide a minimum 20-foot paved access or that the home on
proposed Lot 2 be provided with an approved fire sprinkler system. In addition, an
approved fire truck turnaround is required for dead end streets exceeding 150 feet in
length. The approved Civil Plan Set (Exhibit 4), includes a shared driveway, has been
designed with a width of 20 feet and has been designed to meet the emergency
turnaround requirements as approved the Renton Regional Fire Authority.
N/A
Blocks: Blocks shall be deep enough to allow two (2) tiers of lots.
Staff Comment: Not applicable, no blocks are proposed. Projects are exempt from block
depth regulation when the location and extent of environmental constraints prevent a
standard plat land configuration.
Compliant if
condition of
approval is
met
Lots: The size, shape, orientation, and arrangement of the proposed lots comply with
the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations and the Development Standards of the
R-4 zone and allow for reasonable infill of developable land.
All of the proposed lots shall meet the requirements for minimum lot size, depth, and
width.
Width between side lot lines at their foremost points (i.e., the points where the side lot
lines intersect with the street right-of-way line) shall not be less than eighty percent
(80%) of the required lot width except in the cases of (1) pipestem lots (or flag lot),
which shall have a minimum width of twenty feet (20') and (2) lots on a street curve or
the turning circle of cul-de-sac (radial lots), which shall be a minimum of thirty five feet
(35').
No residentially zoned lot shall have a depth-to-width ratio greater than four-to-one
(4:1).
Pipestem lots may be permitted for new plats to achieve the minimum density within
the Zoning Code when there is no other feasible alternative to achieving the minimum
density.
Staff Comment: All proposed lots comply with the minimum area and dimensional
standards of the R-4 zone (see FOF 14) and all lots would be oriented such that their
front yard areas face a public street or shared driveway. Proposed Lots 4 and 5 abut a
shared driveway and 164th Ave SE. To clarify the orientation of these lots, staff
recommends, as a condition of approval, that the front yard of Lots 4 and 5 be required
to face to the east towards 164th Ave SE. A note to this effect shall recorded on the face
of the final short plat map.
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Compliant if
conditions of
approval are
met
Streets: The proposed street system shall extend and create connections between
existing streets per the Street Standards outlined in RMC 4-6-060 Street Standards.
Staff Comment: 164th Ave SE and SE 132nd St are classified as a residential access streets.
Per RMC 4-6-060, the minimum ROW width required for a residential access street is 53
feet. The minimum paved roadway width is 26 feet with a 0.5-foot curb, 8-foot planter,
and 5-foot sidewalk along both sides of the roadway. The required intersection turning
radius is 25 feet when intersecting with another residential access street. 164th Ave SE
has a current ROW width of 60 feet, therefore no dedication shall be required. As the
existing right-of-way width is 7 feet wider than the 53-foot width required for a
residential access street and to fully utilize the existing right-of-way, staff recommends,
as a condition of approval that the landscape strip between the curb and sidewalk be
increased by 3 feet to provide a total landscape width of 11 feet. In addition, unless it is
determined to be unfeasible, a curb bulb shall be placed at the intersection of SE 132nd
Street and 164th Ave SE to delineate the parking lane. Staff recommends, as a condition
of approval that the short plat layout be revised to provide a curb bulb at the
intersection of SE 132nd Street and 164th Ave SE to delineate the parking lane, unless it
is determined that the placement of a curb bulb at this location is determined to be
infeasible.
A half street ROW dedication for the future extension of SE 132nd Street is required. The
applicant has submitted a modification request for a 30-foot half street dedication on
the northeast portion of the project site. The applicant is requesting to pay a fee in lieu
of constructing the required improvements within this modified half street (see further
discussion below under FOF 16).
The project site does not include 16327 SE 132nd St, which fronts on the southwest
corner of SE 132nd St and 164th Ave SE. Although this parcel is not part of the proposed
short plat, the applicant is proposing to extend the frontage improvements and provide
the required radius dedication at the corner.
Each new lot is subject to a transportation impact fee. The 2021 transportation impact
fee is $10,861.69 per single family home. Assessed fees are based on the City of Renton
Fee Schedule. The fee is paid at the time of building permit issuance.
✓
Relationship to Existing Uses: The proposed project is compatible with existing
surrounding uses.
Staff Comment: As previously discussed, the proposed lots would comply with the
minimum area and dimensional requirements of the R-4 zone, all lots would front on a
public street or shared driveway and would be compatible with other single-family
development in the surrounding area.
17.Modification Analysis: Pursuant to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-9-250D, the applicant is requesting
an Administrative Modification from RMC 4-6-060F.2, Minimum Design Standards for Public Streets and
Alleys, for SE 132nd Street, a residential street. The applicant is proposing a modification to reduce the
pavement width required within SE 132nd St east of 164th Ave SE along the property frontage for a half
street roadway from 20 feet to 13 feet. In addition, the applicant is request to pay a fee-in-lieu of
constructing the improvements for this portion of roadway. The proposal is compliant with the following
modification criteria, pursuant to RMC 4-9-250.D.2, if all conditions of approval are met. Therefore, staff
is recommending approval of the requested modification:
Compliance Modification Criteria and Analysis
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✓
a.Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the
proposed modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement these
policies and objectives.
Staff Comment: The Community Design Element has applicable policies listed under a
separate section labeled Promoting a Safe, Healthy, and Attractive Community. These
policies address walkable neighborhoods, safety, and shared uses. The intent of the
policies are to promote new development with walkable places that support grid and
flexible grid street and pathway patterns, and are visually attractive, safe, and healthy
environments. The requested street modification is consistent with these policy guidelines
as a street extension is envisioned in this area at a future date, however based on the
current development pattern in the vicinity of the right-of-way extension construction of
the frontage improvements within the right-of-way is not necessary at this time.
✓
b.Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection
and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound
engineering judgment.
Staff Comment: SE 132nd St adjacent to the project site is classified as a residential street.
Per RMC 4-6-060, a residential street shall have a ROW width of 53 feet with a paved
roadway width of 26 feet consisting of two 10-foot travel lanes and one 6-foot parking
lane. A residential street shall also have a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planter strip, and 5-
foot sidewalk on both sides of the roadway.
SE 132nd St adjacent to the project site has a ROW width of 60 feet per the King County
Assessor’s Map but terminates at 164th Ave SE. As part of the development, the City has
recommended the extension of the SE 132nd St east of 164th Ave SE to allow for a
roadway extension east in the future. No proposed lots are anticipated to access from the
proposed extension of SE 132nd St. The location of the future SE 132nd St extension is
undeveloped and therefore requires the developer to construct half street roadway
improvements consisting of 20 feet of pavement (two 10-foot travel lanes), 0.5-foot curb,
an 8-foot-’ planter, and a 5-foot sidewalk. If these improvements are constructed it would
result in this portion of the roadway being misaligned with the existing ROW to the east
of 164th Ave SE.
The City’s Public Works Transportation section and Current Planning section have
reviewed SE 132nd St and the surrounding area and have determined that the alignment
of the future extension of SE 132nd St with the existing SE 132nd St ROW west of 164th Ave
is critical for safety and functionality; and, given that the extension would not serve any
of the future lots or any of the surrounding properties at this time, the modified half street
is more suitable for this portion of SE 132nd St along with the fee in lieu of constructing
the required improvements.
✓
c.Will not create substantial adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment: There are no identified adverse impacts to other properties from the
requested modification. See comments under criterion ‘b’.
✓
d.Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code.
Staff Comment: See comments under criterion ‘b’.
✓ e.Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
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Staff Comment: See comments under criterion ‘b’.
18.Availability and Impact on Public Services:
Compliance Availability and Impact on Public Services Analysis
✓
Police and Fire: Police and Fire Prevention staff indicates that sufficient resources exist
to furnish services to the proposed development; subject to the condition that the
applicant provides Code required improvements and fees. Fire impact fees are applicable
at the rate of $829.77 per single-family unit. This fee is paid at time of building permit
issuance.
Compliant if
condition of
approval is
met
Schools: It is anticipated that the Issaquah School District can accommodate any
additional students generated by this proposal at the following schools: Briarwood
Elementary, Maywood Middle School and Liberty High School. Any new students from
the proposed development would be bussed to their schools. The stop is located
approximately 0.18 miles from the project site at the intersection of SE 131st St and 162nd
Ave SE. The proposed project includes the installation of frontage improvements along
the 164th Ave SE and SE 132nd St frontages, including sidewalks. Students would walk to
the north along 164th Ave SE, west along SE 132nd St and north along 162nd Ave SE to the
bus stop. To ensure that safe walking conditions to the school bus stop would be
provided along 16327 SE 132nd St, which is not included in the project proposal, staff
recommends, as a condition of approval that full frontage improvements, including
dedication of the radius, paving, curb and gutter, an 11-foot landscape strip with street
trees, and 5-foot wide sidewalk be constructed along the frontage of 16327 SE 132nd St.
A School Impact Fee, based on new single-family lots, will be required in order to mitigate
the proposal’s potential impacts to the Issaquah School District. The fee is payable to the
City as specified by the Renton Municipal Code. The 2021 Issaquah School District impact
fee is $18,213.00 (plus a 5% surcharge fee) per single-family home. This fee is payable at
the time of building permit issuance.
✓
Parks: A Park Impact Fee would be required for the future houses. The current Park
Impact Fee is $2,914.99. Assessed fees are based on the City of Renton Fee Schedule.
The fee is paid at the time of building permit issuance.
Compliant if
condition of
approval is
met
Storm Water: An adequate drainage system shall be provided for the proper drainage of
all surface water.
Staff Comment: A Drainage Plan Included with the approved Civil Plan Set (Exhibit 4) and
Technical Information Report (TIR), dated October 27, 2020, prepared by Encompass
Engineering (Exhibit 6) was submitted with the project application materials. Based on
the City of Renton’s flow control map, the site falls under Flow Control Duration Standards
(Forested Conditions). The south portion of the site is located within the Lower Cedar River
and the north portion of the site is located in the May Creek drainage basin. The
development is subject to a Full Drainage Review in accordance with the 2017 Renton
Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM). The TIR was completed in accordance with the
standards found in the 2017 Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM). All nine
core requirements and the six special requirements have been discussed in the Technical
Information Report.
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The development is proposing to install a stormwater detention vault located on the
Northeast corner of the proposed development with a 12-inch discharge to the north May
Creek Drainage Basin.
The development is also proposing to install a stormwater detention vault located on the
Southeast corner of the proposed development with a 12-inch discharge to the north
Cedar River Drainage Basin.
Both stormwater vaults have been sized assuming that no BMP credits will be used for
the individual build lots. The proposed calculations assume an impervious surface area of
4,000 square feet per lot. The applicant proposes to include the maximum impervious
limit on the short plat for recording. If the applicant would like to have more coverage
than 4,000 square feet of effective impervious surface, they will need to adjust the vault
calculations accordingly. Staff recommends, as a condition of approval, that a note be
recorded on the face of the Short plat limiting the impervious surface on each lot to 4,000
square feet or the applicant shall be required to adjust the stormwater vaults
accordingly.
The development is subject to stormwater system development charges (SDCs). The 2021
stormwater SDC is $2,000.00 per lot. The SDC will be collected for each new lot. SDCs are
due at the time of construction permit issuance.
✓
Water: The proposed development is within the Water District 90’s water service area.
Approved water plans from the Water District 90 must be provided to the development
engineering project manager prior to start of site work. The project must meet all Fire
Department requirements including hydrants and fire flow.
✓
Sanitary Sewer: The project site is located within the City of Renton sewer service area.
The project proposal would be required to install a 10 inch sewer main extension from
the northwest property limits to connect to the city manhole located at Liberty High
School.
Each lot will require an individual sewer service line. The service lines shall be designed
and installed in accordance with the City standards. The service line shall flow by gravity
to the main where possible. The minimum service line size is 6” constructed at a
minimum of 2% slope.
The development is subject to system development charges (SDCs) for sewer service.
The SDC for sewer service is based on the size of the domestic water service. The 2021
sewer SDC for a lot with a 3/4" or 1” water meter is $3,450.00 per lot. SDCs are due at
the time of construction permit issuance.
The development is located in the Central Plateau Interceptor Special Assessment
District (SAD). The development is subject to fees related to this SAD. The SAD Fee has
reached its maximum assessment at a rate of $538.48. SAD fees are due at the time of
construction permit issuance.
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I.CONCLUSIONS:
1.The subject site is located in the Residential Low Density (LD) Comprehensive Plan designation and
complies with the goals and policies established with this designation, see FOF 13.
2.The subject site is located in the Residential-4 (R-4) zoning designation and complies with the zoning and
development standards established with this designation provided the applicant complies with City Code
and conditions of approval, see FOF 14.
3.The proposed short plat complies with the Residential Design and Open Space Standards provided the
applicant complies with City Code and conditions of approval, see FOF 15.
4.There are no critical areas mapped on the project site.
5.The proposed short plat complies with the subdivision regulations as established by City Code and state
law provided all advisory notes and conditions are complied with, see FOF 16.
6.The proposed short plat complies with the street standards as modified and as established by City Code,
provided the project complies with all advisory notes and conditions of approval contained herein, see
FOF 16.
7.There are safe walking routes to the school bus stop, see FOF 18.
8.There are adequate public services and facilities to accommodate the proposed short plat, see FOF 19.
J.DECISION:
The Skyhorse Short Plat, File No. LUA21-000154, SHPL-A, MOD, as depicted in Exhibit 2, is approved and is
subject to the following conditions:
1.A revised Detailed Landscape Plan shall be submitted prior to Construction Permit issuance that replaces
the Akebono cherry street trees with a street tree species listed on the City’s approved street tree list. In
addition, it appears that there are conflicts between the street trees and street lights, the Detailed
Landscape Plan shall be revised to reconcile any conflicts between street trees and street lights.
2.A Homeowners Association shall be established for the maintenance of common improvements within
the subdivision, including, but not limited to the landscaping within the stormwater tracts, the tree
protection tract (Tract C), and the landscaping within the undeveloped right-of-way. Draft Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions (CC & Rs) shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the
recording of the short plat.
3.A fencing and signage detail shall be submitted to the Current Planning Project Manager for review and
approval prior to the issuances of a Civil Construction Permit.
4.Any proposal to substitute stormwater ponds, in lieu of the proposed stormwater vaults shall be
considered and reviewed as a major amendment to the preliminary short plat approval and the 15-foot
wide landscape strip would be required around the full perimeter of the pond, outside of any required
fencing.
5.Access for Lots 4 and 5 shall be taken off of the shared driveway tract (Tract A). A note to this effect shall
be recorded on the face of the final short plat map.
6.The landscape strip between the curb and sidewalk along SE 132nd Street and 164th Ave SE shall be
increased by 3 feet to provide a total landscape width of 11 feet.
7.The ownership and maintenance of the shared driveway tract shall be provided by the future
homeowners of Lots 2-5.
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8.The short plat layout shall be revised to provide a curb bulb at the intersection of SE 132nd Street and
164th Ave SE to delineate the parking lane, unless it is determined that the placement of a curb bulb at
this location is determined to be infeasible.
9.The front yards of Lots 4 and 5 shall be required to face to the east towards 164th Ave SE. A note to this
effect shall be recorded on the face of the final short plat map.
10.Full frontage improvements, including but not limited to dedication of the radius at the corner, paving,
curb and gutter, an 11-foot landscape strip with street trees, and 5-foot wide sidewalk shall be
constructed along the frontage of 16327 SE 132nd St and connect to the frontage improvements
required for the proposed short plat.
11.A note shall be recorded on the face of the Short plat stating that the impervious surface on each lot
shall be limited to 4,000 square feet or the applicant shall be required to adjust the stormwater vaults
accordingly.
DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION:
SIGNATURE:
Date Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director
TRANSMITTED on June 3, 2021 to the Owner/Applicant/Contact:
Owner/Applicant: Contact:
New Fourth, LLC
19244 39th Ave S
SeaTac, WA 98188
Costa Philippides, PE
Encompass Engineering &
Surveying
165 NE Juniper St, #201
Issaquah, WA 98027
TRANSMITTED on June 3, 2021 to the Parties of Record:
No Parties of Record
TRANSMITTED on June 3, 2021 to the following:
Chip Vincent, CED Administrator
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager
Amanda Askren, Property Services
Matthew Herrera, Current Planning Manager
Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
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K.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: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing
Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on June 17, 2021. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-day
appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). 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 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 administrative short plat decision will expire five (5) years from the date of decision. A single
one (1) year extension may be requested pursuant to RMC 4-7-070.M.
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.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT & DECISION
EXHIBITS
Project Name:
Skyhorse Short Plat
Land Use File Number:
LUA21-000154, SHPL-A, MOD
Date of Report
June 3, 2021
Staff Contact
Jill Ding
Senior Planner
Project Contact/Applicant
Costa Philippides, PE
Encompass Engineering &
Surveying
165 NE Juniper St, #201,
Issaquah, WA 98027
Project Location
163XX SE 162nd St (parcel
nos. 147500-0023 and
132305-9053)
The following exhibits are included with the Administrative report:
Exhibit 1: Administrative Decision
Exhibit 2: Preliminary Short Plat Map
Exhibit 3: Previous Skyhorse Short Plat Administrative Decision (LUA17-000550)
Exhibit 4: Approved Civil Plan Set (C19006488)
Exhibit 5: Arborist Report, prepared by Arborists NW, LLC
Exhibit 6: Technical Information Report (TIR), dated October 27, 2020, prepared by Encompass
Engineering
Exhibit 7: DNS-M for Maple Highlands (LUA18-000633)
Exhibit 8: Advisory Notes
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