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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM_Enviro Review_SWA Amazon_210622_v1.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017 ECF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7294 | www.rentonwa.gov PURPOSE: To evaluate the environmental impacts of a proposal and to identify methods to reduce those impacts. During this review process environmental values are considered as well as technical and economic considerations. FREE CONSULTATION MEETING: Prior to submitting an application, the applicant should informally discuss the proposed development with the Planning Division. The Planning Division will provide assistance and detailed information on the City’s requirements and standards. Applicants may also take this opportunity to request the waiver of the City’s typical application submittal requirements, which may not be applicable to the specific proposal. For further information on this meeting, see the instruction sheet entitled “Submittal Requirements: Pre-Application.” APPLICATION SCREENING: Applicants are required to bring in a CD or USB portable (flash/hard) drive (or other device or pathway as approved by your assigned project manager) with one PDF file of the application package for informal review by staff, prior to scheduling an intake meeting. Please allow approximately 45 minutes for application screening. COMPLETE APPLICATION REQUIRED: In order to accept your application, each of the numbered items must be submitted at the same time. If you have received a prior written waiver of a submittal item(s) during a pre-application meeting, please provide the waiver form in lieu of any submittal item not provided. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL HOURS: Applications should be submitted to Development Services staff at the 6th floor counter of Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call your assigned project manager to schedule an appointment or call 425-430-7294 to reach the Planning Division. Due to the screening time required, applications delivered by messenger cannot be accepted. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: Additional permits from other agencies may be required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain these other approvals. Information regarding these other requirements may be found at http://apps.oria.wa.gov/opas/. All Plans and Attachments are subject to Electronic File Standards 2 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017 APPLICATION MATERIALS: 1. Pre-Application Meeting Summary: If the application was reviewed at a “pre-application meeting.” 2. Waiver Form: If you received a waiver form during or after a “pre-application meeting.” 3. Land Use Permit Master Application Form: The application must have notarized signatures of ALL current property owners listed on the Title Report. If the property owner is a corporation, the authorized representative must attach proof of signing authority on behalf of the corporation. The legal description of the property must be attached to the application form. 4. Fees: The application must be accompanied by the required application fee (see Fee Schedule). Please call 425-430-7294 to verify the exact amount required. Checks should be made out to the City of Renton and cannot be accepted for over the total fee amount. Credit cards may also be used to pay required application fees. Fees are paid at Cashier on the 1st Floor City Hall. 5. Project Narrative: Please provide a clear and concise description of the proposed project, including the following:  Project name, size and location of site;  Land use permits required for proposed project ;  Zoning designation of the site and adjacent properties;  Current use of the site and any existing improvements ;  Special site features (i.e. wetlands, water bodies, steep slopes);  Statement addressing soil type and drainage conditions;  Proposed use of the property and scope of the proposed development;  For plats indicate the proposed number, net density and range of sizes (net lot area) of the new lots;  Access;  Proposed off-site improvements (i.e. installation of sidewalks, fire hydrants, sewer main, etc.);  Total estimated construction cost and estimated fair market value of the proposed project;  Estimated quantities and type of materials involved if any fill or excavation is proposed;  Number, type and size of any trees to be removed;  Explanation of any land to be dedicated to the City;  Any proposed job shacks, sales trailers, and/or model homes; and  Any proposed modifications being requested (include written justification). For projects located within 100 feet of a stream or wetland, please include:  Distance in feet from the wetland or stream to the nearest area of work. 3 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017 For projects located within 200-feet of Black River, Cedar River, Springbrook Creek, May Creek and Lake Washington please include the following additional information:  Distance from closest area of work to the ordinary high water mark;  Description of the nature of the existing shoreline; and  The approximate location of and number of residential units, existing and potential, that will have an obstructed view in the event the proposed project exceed s a height of 35-feet above the average grade level. 6. Environmental Checklist: Please ensure you have signed the checklist and that all questions on the checklist have been filled in before making copies. If a particular question on the checklist does not apply, fill in the space with “Not Applicable .” 7. Rezone, Variance, Modification, or Conditional Use Justification: Please contact the Planning Division to determine whether your project proposal triggers any additional land use permits. If so, additional information may be required. 8. Density Worksheet 9. Construction Mitigation Description: Please provide a written narrative addressing each of the following:  Proposed construction dates (begin and end dates);  Hours and days of operation;  Proposed hauling/transportation routes;  Measures to be implemented to minimize dust, traffic and transportation impacts, erosion, mud, noise, and other noxious characteristics;  Any special hours proposed for construction or hauling (i.e. weekends, late nights); and  Preliminary traffic control plan. If your project requires the use of cranes, please contact the City’s Airport Manager at 425 - 430-7471 to determine whether Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notification will be required. 10. Neighborhood Detail Map: Please provide a map drawn at a scale of 1" = 100' or 1" = 200' (or other scale approved by the Planning Division) to be used to identify the site locat ion on public notices and to review compatibility with surrounding land uses. The map shall identify the subject site with a much darker perimeter line than surrounding properties and include at least two cross streets in all directions showing the location of the subject site relative to property boundaries of surrounding parcels. The map shall also show: the property's lot lines, lot lines of surrounding properties, boundaries of the City of Renton (if applicable), north arrow (oriented to the top of the plan sheet), graphic scale used for the map, and City of Renton (not King County) street names for all streets shown. Please ensure all information fits on a single map sheet. 4 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017 Kroll Map Company (206-448-6277) produces maps that may serve this purpose or you may use the King County Assessor’s maps as a base for the Neighborhood Detail Map. Additional information (i.e. current city street names) will need to be added by the applicant. 11. Affidavit of Installation of Public Information Sign(s): Please complete and provide the attached notarized affidavit attesting the required public information sign(s) has been installed in accordance with City Code requirements. See attachment titled “Public Information Signs” for information about the size and location requirements for public information signs. 12. Site Plan: Please provide a fully-dimensioned plan sheet drawn at a scale of 1"=20' (or other scale approved by the Planning Division). We prefer the site plan be drawn on one sheet of paper unless the size of the site requires several plan sheets to be used. If you are using more than a single plan sheet, please indicate connecting points on each sheet. The Site Plan should show the following:  Name of proposed project;  Date, scale, and north arrow (oriented to the top of the paper/plan sheet);  Drawing of the subject property with all property lines dimensioned and names of adjacent streets;  Widths of all adjacent streets and alleys;  Location of all existing public improvements including, but not limited to, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, median islands, street trees, fire hydrants, utility poles, etc., along the full property frontage;  Location and dimensions of existing and proposed: 1. structures 2. parking, off-street loading space, curb cuts and aisle ways 3. fencing and retaining walls 4. free-standing signs and lighting fixtures 5. refuse and recycling areas 6. utility junction boxes and public utility transformers 7. storage areas and job shacks/sales trailers/model homes  Setbacks of all proposed buildings from property lines;  Location and dimensions of all easements referenced in the title report with the recording number and type of easement (e.g. access, sewer, etc.) indicated ;  Location and dimensions of natural features such as stream s, lakes, required buffer areas, open spaces, and wetlands; and  Ordinary high water mark and distance to closest area of work for any project located within 200-feet from a lake or stream. 13. Architectural Elevations: Please provide for each building and each building face (N, S, E, & W) a 24” x 36” fully-dimensioned architectural elevation plan drawn at a scale of 1/4” = 1’ or 1/8” = 1’ (or other size or scale approved by the Planning Division). The plans must clearly indicate the information required by the “Permits” section of the currently adopted International Building Code (IBC) and RCW 19.27 (State Building Code Act, Statewide 5 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017 amendments), including, but not limited to the following:  Identify building elevations by street name (when applicable) and orientation i.e. Burnett Ave. (west) elevation;  Existing and proposed ground elevations;  Existing average grade level underneath proposed structure;  Height of existing and proposed structures showing finished roof top elevations based upon site elevations for proposed structures and any existing/abutting structures;  Building materials and colors including roof, walls, any wireless communication facilities, and enclosures;  Fence or retaining wall materials, colors, and architectural design;  Architectural design of on-site lighting fixtures;  Screening detail showing heights, elevations, and building materials of proposed screening and/or proposed landscaping for refuse/recycling areas ; and  Cross section of roof showing location and height of roof-top equipment (include air conditioners, compressors, etc.) and proposed screening. 14. Landscape Plan, Conceptual: Please provide a fully-dimensioned plan drawn by a licensed Landscape Architect at the same scale as the project site plan (or other scale approved by the Planning Division), clearly indicating the following:  Date, graphic scale, and north arrow;  Location of proposed buildings, parking areas and access, and existing buildings to remain;  Names and locations of abutting streets and public improvements, including easements;  Existing and proposed contours at two-foot intervals or less;  Location and size of planting areas;  Location and height of proposed building;  Location and elevations for any proposed landscape-related structures such as arbors, gazebos, fencing, etc.;  Location, size, spacing and names of existing (to remain) and proposed shrubs, trees, and ground covers. Locations of decorative rocks or landscape improvements in relationship to proposed and existing utilities and structures; and  For wireless communication facilities, indicate type and locations of existing and new plant materials used to screen facility components and the proposed color(s) for the facility. 15. Topography Map: Please provide a plan showing the site’s existing contour lines at five- foot vertical intervals and planimetric features extending ten feet beyond the property boundaries. 16. Tree Retention/Land Clearing (Tree Inventory) Plan: Please provide a fully dimensioned plan drawn by a certified arborist or a licensed landscape architect if ANY trees or 6 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017 vegetation are to be removed or altered. The plan shall be based on finished grade, drawn at the same scale as the project site plan with the northern property line at the top of the paper, and clearly show the following:  All property boundaries and adjacent streets, location and dimensions of rights - of- way, utility lines, fire hydrants, street lighting, and easements;  Location of all areas proposed to be cleared;  Location, species, and sizes of trees on or immediately abutting the site. This requirement applies only to trees with a caliper of at least six inches (6"), or an alder or cottonwood tree with a caliper of at least eight inches (8"), when measured at fifty-four inches (54") above grade;  Clearly identify trees to be retained and to be removed;  Future building sites and drip lines of any trees which will overhang/ overlap a construction line. Where the drip line of a tree overlaps an area where construction activities will occur, this shall be indicated on the plan; and  Show critical areas and buffers. 17. Tree Retention Worksheet: Please provide a completed City of Renton tree retention worksheet. 18. Arborist Report: Please provide an arborist report by a certified Arborist or a licensed Landscape Architect that correlates with the Tree Retention/ Land Clearing Plan and addresses the following:  Identification scheme used for each tree (e.g. tree number);  Species and size of each tree (caliper measured at 54 inches above grade);  Reason(s) for any tree removal (e.g. poor health, high risk of failure due to structure, defects, unavoidable isolation (high blow down potential), unsuitability of species, etc.) and for which no reasonable alternative action is possible (pruning, cabling, etc.);  For trees proposed to be retained, a complete description of each tree' s health, condition, and viability;  For trees proposed to be retained, a description of the meth od(s)used to determine the limits of disturbance (e.g., critical root zone, root plate diameter, or a case- by- case basis description for individual trees);  A description of the impact of necessary tree removal to the remaining trees, including those in a grove or on abutting properties;  The suggested location and species of supplemental trees to be used when required. The report shall include planting and maintenance specifications; and  An analysis of retained trees according to Priority of Tree Retention Requirements specified in RMC 4-4-130H.1.b. 19. Wetland Assessment: Please provide a map and a report if ANY wetlands are located on the subject property or within 100 feet of the subject property. The wetland report/ delineation must be prepared by a qualified professional and include the information specified in RMC 4-8-120D.23. In addition, if any alteration to the wetland or buffer is 7 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017 proposed, a wetland mitigation plan is also required. See RMC 4-8-120D.23 for plan content requirements. 20. Standard Stream or Lake Study: Please provide a report containing the information specified in RMC Section 4-8-120D.19. In addition, if the project involves an unclassified stream, a supplemental stream or lake study is also required. If any alteration to a water- body or buffer is proposed a supplemental stream or lake study and mitigation plan are also required. 21. Flood Hazard Data: Please provide a scaled plan showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, and drainage facilities. Also indicate the following:  Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures;  Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure has been flood - proofed;  Certification by a registered Professional Engineer or Architect the flood-proofing methods criteria in RMC 4-3-050G.4.c have been met; and  Description of the extent to which a watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development. 22. Biological Assessment/Critical Areas Study: Please provide if the project is located in a designated floodplain (RMC 4-8-120D.2). 23. Habitat Data Report: If the project site contains or abuts a critical habitat per RMC 4-3- 050F.2.b, please provide a report containing the information specified in RMC 4-8-120D.8. 24. Geotechnical Report: Please provide a study prepared and stamped by a State of Washington licensed Professional Engineer including soils and slope stability analysis, boring and test pit logs, and recommendations on slope setbacks, foundation design, retaining wall design, material selection, and all other pertinent elements. 25. Utilities Plan, Generalized (sewer, water, stormwater, transportation improvements): Please provide a plan drawn on 22" x 34" plan sheets using a graphic scale of 1" = 40' (or other size or scale approved by the Planning Division) clearly showing all existing (to remain) and proposed public or private improvements to be dedicated or sold to the public including, but not limited to, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, median islands, street trees, fire hydrants, utility poles, free-standing lighting fixtures, utility junction boxes, public utility transformers, etc., along the full property frontage. The finished floor elevations for each floor of proposed and existing (to remain) structures shall also be shown. 26. Drainage Control Plan: Please provide a plan drawn to scale and stamped by a Washington State licensed Professional Engineer and complying with the requirements of RMC 4-6-030 and the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM). 8 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017 27. Drainage Report: Please provide a report stamped and dated by a State of Washington licensed Professional Engineer complying with the requirements of the City of Renton Drafting Standards, (RMC 4-6-030), and the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWDM). The report shall contain the following:  Table of Contents;  Technical Information Report (TIR) Worksheet;  Section 1: Project Overview;  Section 2: Conditions and Requirements Summary;  Section 3: Offsite Analysis;  Section 4: Flow Control and Water Quality Facility Analysis and Design;  Section 5: Conveyance System Analysis and Design;  Section 6: Special Reports and Studies;  Section 7: Other Permit;  Section 8: Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (CSWPPP) Analysis and Design;  Section 9: Bond Quantities, Facility Summaries, and Declaration of Covenant; and  Section 10: Operations and Maintenance Manual. 28. Grading Elevations and Plan, Conceptual: This is required if the proposed grade differential on-site will exceed 24" from the top of the curb or if the amount of earth to be disturbed exceeds 500 cubic yards. Please provide a 22" x 34" plan drawn by a State of Washington licensed Civil Engineer or Landscape Architect at a scale of 1" to 40' (horizontal feet) and 1" to 10' (vertical feet) (or other size plan sheet or scale (approved by the Planning Division Plan Review Project Manager) clearly indicating the following:  Graphic scale and north arrow;  Dimensions of all property lines, easements, and abutting streets;  Location and dimension of all on-site structures and the location of any structures within 15-feet of the subject property or that may be affected by the proposed work;  Accurate existing and proposed contour lines drawn at two-foot, or less, intervals showing existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage to include surrounding off-site contours within 100-feet of the site;  Location of natural drainage systems, including perennial and intermittent streams and the presence of bordering vegetation;  Setback areas and any areas not to be disturbed;  Finished contours drawn at two -foot intervals as a result of grading;  Proposed drainage channels and related construction with associated undergrou nd storm lines sized and connections shown;  Finished floor elevation(s) of all structures, existing and proposed; General notes addressing the following (may be listed on cover sheet):  Area in square feet of the entire property;  Area of work in square feet; 9 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017  Both the number of tons and cubic yards of soil to be added, removed, or relocated; and  Type and location of fill origin, and destination of any soil to be removed from site. 29. Traffic Study: Please provide a report prepared by a State of Washington licensed Professional Engineer containing the elements and information identified in the City of Renton “Policy Guidelines for Traffic Impact Analysis of New Development” in sufficient detail to define potential problems related to the p roposed development and identify the improvements necessary to accommodate the development in a safe and efficient manner. 30. Urban Design Regulations Analysis: For projects located within an Urban Design District, please provide a narrative outlining how the applicant’s proposal addresses the City’s Urban Design Regulations found in RMC 4-3-100. Prior to submitting your application, please contact your assigned City staff planner to obtain the applicable design district checklist to assist you in addressing issues relative to your particular site and project. 31. Colored Maps for Display: Please provide a colored version of each plan sheet for use in presenting the project to the Environmental Review Committee and at any required public hearing:  Neighborhood Detail Map  Site Plan  Landscaping Plan  Elevations The following colors are required: Red-North Arrow, outer property boundary. Proposed new lot lines (dashed). Do not color existing lot lines which are to be eliminated or relocated. Blue-Street names identified with lettering of at least 1” in height. Street names must be legible at a distance of 15-ft. Brown-Existing buildings (please do not color buildings which will be demolished or removed) Yellow-Proposed buildings Light Green-Landscaped areas Dark Green-Areas of undisturbed vegetation All Plans and Attachments are subject to Electronic File Standards REVIEW PROCESS: Once a complete land use application package has been accepted for initial review, the Planning Division will post one notice of the pending application at or near the subject site and mail notices to property owners within 300 feet of t he project site. The proposal will be routed to other City departments and other jurisdictions or agencies that may have an interest in the application. The reviewers have two (2) weeks to return their comments to the Planning Division. Within approximately 10 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017 two weeks, the Planning Division will prepare a report regarding the proposal’s compliance with applicable codes and the City’s review criteria. The application will then be presented to the City’s Environmental Review Committee. The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) is comprised of the Administrator of Public Works, the Administrator of Community and Economic Development, the Administrator of Community Services, and the Fire Chief. The Committee is responsible for determining whether the proposal wil l result in significant adverse environmental impacts. To do this, the committee will consider such issues as environmental health hazards, wetlands, groundwater, energy and natural resources and will then issue its decision (Environmental Threshold Determination). The Environmental Review Committee will either issue a:  Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)-Make a determination the proposal will have no significant negative environmental impacts; or  Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (DNS-M)-Make a determination the proposal, if modified, would have no significant negative environmental impacts; or  Determination of Significance (DS)-Make a determination the proposal will have significant adverse environmental impacts and require the applicant to submit an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared by a qualified consultant. Once the Environmental Review Committee has issued its Environmental Threshold Determination (provided an EIS is not required), a public notice of the Determination is printed in the Renton Reporter and notice(s) are posted at or near the site. A 14-day appeal period commences following the publication date. At the discretion of the City, a separate and additional 15-day comment period may be added prior to the 14-day appeal period. APPEAL AND RECONSIDERATION PROCESS FOR DECISIONS: Any person, including the applicant, aggrieved by the threshold determination, may make a written application for reconsideration to the Environmental Review Committee within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of the decision. After review of the request, the Environmental Review Committee may take whatever action is deemed proper. The Environmental Review Committee decision on the reconsideration request will be mailed to all parties of record within 10 days from the date the request was filed. If any party is still not satisfied after a reconsideration decision has been issued, an appeal ma y be submitted within 14 days to the Hearing Examiner. An appeal may be filed without requesting reconsideration by the Reviewing Official first, however; it must be filed within fourteen (14) days of the date when the original decision was issued. See Renton Municipal Code, Section 4-8-110 for further information on the appeal process and time frames. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PERMIT ISSUANCE AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS: In the City of Renton, a Building Permit must be obtained to build buildings and structures. A Construction Permit must be obtained to install utility lines, transportation improvements and undertake work in City right-of-ways. Building and Construction Permits are separate permits. 11 H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\envrev.doc Rev: 2/2017 Applicants may apply for building and construction permits concurrently with their request for a land use application. However, the applicant should be aware any conditions of land use permit approval m ay create a need for revisions to other permit applications whereby additional fees may be charged. Refunds of building permit charges are not available. If no appeals or reconsideration requests are filed within fourteen (14) days of the effective date of the decision to approve the application, the applicant may obtain building and construction permits. A construction permit for the installation of on -site and off-site utilities will be issued upon the review and approval of civil engineering drawings by the Division’s Public Works Section and receipt of all applicable development and permit fees. A building permit will be issued upon the Building Section’s approval of building plans and receipt of all applicable fees. DEFERRAL OF IMPROVEMENTS: If a developer wishes to defer certain on-site or off-site improvements (i.e. landscaping, curbs and sidewalks), written application with full and complete engineering drawings must be submitted to the Planning Division. The application should explain the reasons why such delay is necessary. If approval is granted, security in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, set -aside fund, assignment of funds, certified check or other type of security acceptable to the City shall be furnished to the City in an amount equal to a minimum of 150% of the estimated cost of the required improvements.