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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEX_12_C_Advisory_NotesDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Page 1 of 2 LUA21-000206 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 process for the land use action. Planning: (Contact: Jill Ding, 425-430-6598, jding@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, multi-family, new single family 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 wh ere 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. 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. 5. 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. Development Engineering: (Contact: Michael Sippo, 425-430-7298, msippo@rentonwa.gov) 1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated June 25, 2021 Fire Authority: (Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org) 1. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $829.77 per single fam ily unit. This fee is paid at time of building permit issuance. Credit will be granted for any existing homes that are removed or retained. 2. The fire flow requirement for a single-family home is 1,000 gpm minimum for dwellings up to 3,600 square feet (including garage and basements). If the dwelling exceeds 3,600 square feet, a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow would be required. A minimum of one fire hydrant is required within 300-feet of the proposed buildings and two hydrants if the fire flow goes up to 1,500 gpm. The existing fire hydrants are not within 300 feet of all the proposed lots. A minimum of one new hydrant will be required. EXHIBIT 12 DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT Page 2 of 2 LUA21-000206 3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required to be a minimum of 20-feet wide fully paved, with 25-feet inside and 45-feet outside turning radius. Fire access roadways shall be constructed to support a 30-ton vehicle with 75-psi point loading. Access is required within 150-feet of all points on the buildings. Technical Services: (Contact: Amanda Askren, 425-430-7369, aaskren@rentonwa.gov) 1. None. Community Services: (Contact: Leslie Betlach, 425-430-6619, lbetlach@rentonwa.gov) 1. Parks Impact fee per Ordinance 5670 applies. Police: (Contact: Cyndie Parks, 425-430-7521, cparks@rentonwa.gov) 1. None Building: (Contact: Rob Shuey, 425-430-7235, rshuey@rentonwa.gov) 1. None DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: June 25, 2021 TO: Jill Ding, Planning FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer III SUBJECT: Utility and Transportation Comments for the Tran-Nguyen Short Plat 2309 Aberdeen Ave NE LUA21-000206 I have reviewed the application for the the Tran-Nguyen Short Plat located at 2309 Aberdeen Ave NE (APN 334390-1963) and have the following comments: EXISTING CONDITIONS The site is approximately 0.835 acres in size and contains a single parcel. The parcel contains an existing home near the back of the lot to the west and fronts Aberdeen Ave NE to the east and is rectangular in shape. The parcel outside of the building footprint contains primarily lawn with trees interspersed throughout the property slopes from the west to the east. Water Water service is provided by the City of Renton. The site is in the Highlands service area in the 435 hydraulic pressure zone.  The site is located in the Aquifer Protection Area, Zone 2.  There is an existing 16-inch City water main located in Aberdeen Ave NE that can deliver a maximum capacity of 5,600 gallons per minute (gpm) - (see Water plan no. W-2825). The static water pressure is approximately 71 psi at ground elevation of 270 feet.  There is an existing ¾-inch domestic water service to the subject property. Sewer Wastewater service is provided by the City of Renton.  There is an existing 8-inch wastewater main located in Aberdeen Ave NE (see City plan no. S-234201).  There is an existing 8-inch wastewater main located in a public easement on the south property lines of the 2015 and 2319 properties to the north that runs from the west property line of the 2015 property to the east and connects into the system in Aberdeen Ave NE (see City plan no. S-234201). Storm The site topography slopes moderately from the west to east with the steeper topography near the rear of the site on at the west property line and a gentler slope near the front of the lot facing Aberdeen Ave NE.  There is an existing 12-inch stormwater main located along the western frontage of Aberdeen Ave NE that flows from north to south prior to connection to a catch basin located near the sites south eastern frontage (see City plan no. D-216207). DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC the Tran-Nguyen Short Plat – LUA21-000 Page 2 of 9  There is also an existing 24-inch stromwater trunk main located in the center of Aberdeen Ave NE that flows from south to north. The 12” main connects to the 24” main from the catch basin. Streets The proposed development fronts Aberdeen Ave NE along the east property line(s). Aberdeen Ave NE is classified as a Collector Arterial Road.  Fronting the subject site, Aberdeen Ave NE consists of road section with approximately 11’ travel lanes, a 4‘ shoulders separated by double white striping that provides a small buffer between pedestrian and bicycle traffic and the vehicular traffic.  Access to the existing home onsite is provided by a looping gravel driveway that enters on both the northeast and southeast corners of the property.  Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is approximately 60 feet.  The section of Aberdeen Ave NE along the development site is designated as a Neighborhood Greenway (Bicycle Boulevard) in the current update to the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan. CODE REQUIREMENTS WATER 1. Proposed water utility improvements are shown on the composite utility civil plan prepared by Tandem Engineering dated May 28, 2021 that was submitted with the Land Use Application. The water utility improvements shown are required to provide domestic and fire protection service to the development per City Code and Development standards (RMC 4-6-010B). Improvements shown include: a. Installation of approximately 40 feet of 8-inch water main across Aberdeen Ave NE connecting to the existing 16-inch water main in Aberdeen Ave NE. b. Extension of approximately 150 feet of 6-inch water main within the private access road from the above new 8-inch main to the east property line of the last westerly lot (lot A). c. Installation of 1-inch domestic water services and metesr to each new lot. Additional water utility code requirements that shall be met prior to civil construction permit issuance are as follows: a. A 10-inch water main extension across Aberdeen Ave NE may be required if required fire flow exceeds 1,200 gpm. b. A 15-foot water utility easement shall be provided for the water main extension, fire hydrant, and water meters not located within City right of way. c. A blow-off assembly shall be provided at the end of the dead end 6” main. d. The existing 3/4” water service shall be cut and capped at the main in Aberdeen Ave NE by City forces under a separate permit if it will not be reused. e. All new water main shall be cement-lined (double thickness) ductile iron pipe, thickness Class 52 per AWWA C151 and C104 standards. f. The final sizing of the meters shall be in accordance with the most recent edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. A minimum 1-inch meter is required if the new homes are served by a residential fire sprinkler system. g. A double check valve assembly (DCVA) shall be installed downstream of the water meter for a home equipped with a residential fire sprinkler system. DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC the Tran-Nguyen Short Plat – LUA21-000 Page 3 of 9 2. Based on Renton Regional Fire Authority’s review comments on the submitted information for the land-use application, the preliminary fire flow demand for the development is 1,000 gpm for dwellings up to 3,600 square feet (including garage and basements.) If the dwelling exceeds 3,600 square feet, a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow is required. A minimum of one fire hydrant is required within 300-feet of each proposed home and two hydrants if the fire flow goes up to 1,500 gpm. The composite utility water civil plan shows: a. Installation of a fire hydrant at the intersection of the proposed private access road and Aberdeen Ave NE. The final location and number of hydrants will be determined by the RRFA based on the final fire flow demand and final site plan. 3. Refer to City of Renton General Design and Construction Standards for Water Main Extensions as shown in Appendix J of the City’s 2012 Water System Plan. 4. Adequate horizontal and vertical separation between the new water main and other utilities (storm sewer pipes and vaults, sanitary sewer, power, gas, electrical) shall be provided for the operation and maintenance of the City mains. 5. Retaining walls, rockeries or similar structures cannot be installed over the water main unless the water main is inside a steel casing. 6. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges and meter installation fees based on the size of the water meters. a. The 2021 Water system development charges for each proposed 1-inch domestic and irrigation water service is $4,450.00 per meter. b. A redevelopment credit of the water system development charges in the amount of $4,450.00 will be applied to the existing ¾-inch meter servicing the property if it is abandoned and capped at the main line. c. Water service installation charges for each proposed domestic water service is applicable. Water Service installation for a 1-inch water service line is $2,875.00 per service line. This is payable at construction permit issuance. d. Drop-in meter fee is $460.00 per meter for a 1-inch meter. This is payable at construction permit issuance. SEWER 1. The following sewer system improvements will be required as a part of the development: a. There are existing 8-inch wastewater mains located in Aberdeen Ave NE (see City plans no. S-234201 & S-282513). b. There is an existing 8-inch wastewater main located in a public easement on the south property lines of the 2015 and 2319 properties to the north that runs from the west property line of the 2015 property to the east and connects into the system in Aberdeen Ave NE (see City plan no. S-234201). c. A separate side sewer will be required for each residential building. All new side sewers shall be a minimum of 6”. All side sewers shall flow by gravity to the main at a minimum slope of 2% d. The Applicant’s land-use submittal materials show a new joint side sewer line extending from the public sewer system located in Aberdeen Ave NE along the north property line that serves all 3 lots. Joint side sewers are not allowed within the City of Renton. DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC the Tran-Nguyen Short Plat – LUA21-000 Page 4 of 9 e. Alternatively, proposed lots A & B may connect to the public sewer located within the public easement to the north and shall be responsible for any restoration to neighboring fences, landscaping and driveways. These proposed lots may also connect into the Aberdeen Ave NE main through the proposed Tract “D” as individual side sewers. f. Proposed lot C shall connect to one of the two existing side sewer stubs located in Aberdeen Ave NE. g. Side sewers shall connect directly into the sewer main and not into manholes. Cleanouts are required at the ROW/Back of sidewalk or behind the property line per City Standard Plan 406.1 2. City records do not indicate that the existing home is connected to City sewer. The following comments are applicable to the extent the existing home is either served by City sewer or an existing septic system. New side sewers shall be installed to serve each individual property: a. The existing septic drainfield shall be decommissioned in accordance to King County Health standards prior to issuance of the civil construction permit. b. If either of the existing side sewers stubs serving the subject parcel are connected to the existing home it will be required to be capped at the right-of- way prior to demolition of the existing house. The onsite portion of the side sewer (if one exists) shall be removed during site development. c. Side sewers shall connect directly into the sewer main and not into manholes. Cleanouts are required at the ROW/Back of sidewalk per City Standard Plan 406.1. 3. The development is proposing connection of 3 new homes (3 new homes, 1 existing home to be removed). No credit will be provided for the existing home because it is not currently connected to the City sewer service. 4. The development is subject to applicable wastewater system development charges based on the size of the new domestic water to serve each lot. These fees will be collected at individual lot building permit application. a. SDC fee for sewer is based on the size of the new domestic water meters to serve the project. The current 2021 sewer fee for a 1-inch meter is $3,450.00 per meter. In 2022, the sewer fee will raise to $3,500 per meter. b. SDC fees are payable at construction permit issuance. c. The site is in the Aberdeen Ave NE Special Assessment Districts (SADs) based upon lineal feet of street frontage. The Aberdeen Ave SAD total (including interest): $16,122.75. d. The site is in the East Kennydale Special Assessment Districts (SADs) based on a per lot basis. The East Kennydale SAD total (including interest) for 3 lots ($666.68 per lot): $2,000.04. e. SAD fees are payable at construction permit issuance. SURFACE WATER 1. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart in the 2017 RSWDM to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. A preliminary drainage study (Drainage Plan and Technical Information Report) complying with the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual was provided by the Applicant with the land-use submittal. DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC the Tran-Nguyen Short Plat – LUA21-000 Page 5 of 9 a. The site is located in the May Creek drainage basin and Lower May Creek Drainage sub-basin. b. The applicant notes in the preliminary TIR that the site is not located within a flow control standard area, however, based on the City’s flow control map, this site falls within the Duration Flow Control Standard (Forested Conditions). The applicant shall demonstrate in the final drainage plans and report how flow - control is being met, which may require construction of a flow control facility in accordance to the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. c. The site also falls within Zone 2 of the Aquifer Protection Area (APA), and therefore open facilities and open conveyance systems may require a liner in accordance with the design criteria in Sections 6.2.4 and 1.2.3.3 of the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. Applicant shall demonstrate in the final drainage plans if facility liners are required based final design of flow control, water quality and conveyance facilities. d. A final drainage plan and drainage report shall be submitted with the utility construction permit application clearly demonstrating how all 9 Core and 6 special requirements are being met. 2. The site topography slopes moderately from the west to east with the steeper topography near the rear of the site on at the west property line and a gentler slope near the front of the lot facing Aberdeen Ave NE. a. The preliminary drainage plans and report indicate that the site will be served by direct downspout connections from the proposed residences to the conveyance system located in Aberdeen Ave NE and a bioretention planter located near the site’s north property line that serves the driveway and yards. b. The applicant notes in the preliminary TIR that the site is not located within a flow control standard area, however, based on the City’s flow control map, this site falls within the Duration Flow Control Standard (Forested Conditions). The applicant shall demonstrate in the final drainage plans and report how flow - control is being met, which may require construction of a flow control facility in accordance to the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. c. Any proposed detention and/or water quality vault shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM that is current at the time of civil construction permit application. Separate structural plans will be required to be submitted for review and approval under a separate building permit for any detention and/or water quality vaults. Special inspection from the building department may also be required. d. Maintenance access is required for any proposed stormwater tracts and shall be designed and installed in accordance with the City adopted SWDM. 3. Storm drainage improvements along all public street frontages are required to conform to the City’s street and stormwater conveyance standards. a. Any new storm drain installed on or off-site shall be designed and sized in accordance with standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2017 RSWDM and shall account for the total upstream tributary area, assuming developed conditions for onsite tributary areas and existing conditions for any offsite tributary areas. b. The applicant’s preliminary engineering plans show new catch basins located within the proposed curb flow line connecting to the 12” storm drainage main DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC the Tran-Nguyen Short Plat – LUA21-000 Page 6 of 9 to remain in its current location and located behind the proposed curb within the proposed planter strip. c. Due to the location of the trunk main and catch basin locations, the proposal shall relocate the existing storm drainage main into the proposed curb flow line and provide direct connections to the 24” trunk main located in the center of Aberdeen Ave NE. d. Catch basins shall be placed at the north and south terminus of the frontage improvements to collect flows from Aberdeen Ave NE and the gutter line. 4. If the new plus replaced pollution generating impervious surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the applicant will be required to provide basic water quality treatment. a. The preliminary drainage plans and report indicate that the project does not propose greater than 5,000 sf of pollution generating impervious surface, therefore, water quality treatment is not required. b. If the final plans and site layout provide additional pollution generating impervious surfaces based on home and driveway layouts, water quality may be required. 5. On-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required for the site to the maximum extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be evaluated as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2017 RSWDM. Appropriate flow control BMPs will be required to help mitigate the new runoff created by this development. A preliminary drainage plan, including the application of flow control BMPs, was be included with the land use application, as applicable to the project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be submitted with the utility construction permit application. a. The preliminary drainage plans and report indicate that the Core Requirement #9 will be addressed via perforated roof downspout methods and bioretention. b. Since the proposed roofs do not demonstrate compliance with Core Requirements #9, further review of the BMP selection criteria is required during the Civil Construction Permit Application to ensure that Core Requirement #9 is addressed in full. Additional BMP measures in conjunction with flow control requirements will likely be required. c. A geotechnical report for the site was submitted with the land use application and provided information concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns, vegetation present, water table and soil permeability, with recommendations of appropriate on-site BMP options with typical designs for the site from the geotechnical engineer. The geotech report included on-site infiltration tests indicating that the western portions of the subject site may be suitable for infiltration. The eastern portion of the site contains undocumented fill soils that will not likely be conducive to infiltration. 6. Any new storm conveyance installed on or off-site shall be designed and sized in accordance with standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2017 RSWDM. New storm drains should be sized to accommodate future runoff of all upstream tributary area. a. The site falls within Zone 2 of the Aquifer Protection Area (APA), and therefore open facilities and open conveyance systems may require a liner in accordance with the design criteria in Sections 6.2.4 and 1.2.3.3 of the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. Applicant shall demonstrate in the final DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC the Tran-Nguyen Short Plat – LUA21-000 Page 7 of 9 drainage plans if facility liners are required based final design of flow control, water quality and conveyance facilities. b. Any work proposed outside of the applicant’s property and not within the public right-of-way will require a permanent drainage easement to be provided to the City and a temporary construction easement prior to any permits being issued. 7. A Construction Stormwater General Permit from Department of Ecology will not be required since grading and clearing of the site does not exceed one acre. 8. The development is subject to stormwater system development charge (SDC) fee. a. The 2021 stormwater SDC fee is $0.800 per square foot of new impervious surface, but no less than $2,000.00. This portion of the fee will be assessed to all new impervious surface areas (frontage, streets, parking and sidewalks). This rate will increase to $0.840 per square foot in 2022 and no less than $2,100. Additionally, each new single family residence will be subject to a rate of $2,000 per lot in 2021 and will raise to $2,100 per lot in 2022. b. SDC fees are payable prior to issuance of the construction permit. The SDC fee that is current at the time of issuance of the construction permit will be applicable. TRANSPORTATION 1. The proposed development fronts Aberdeen Ave NE along the east property line(s). Aberdeen Ave NE is classified as a Collector Arterial Road. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is approximately 60 feet. To meet the City’s complete street standards for Collector Arterial streets, minimum ROW is 83 feet. Dedication of 11.5 feet of ROW fronting the site will be required. Per City code 4-6-060, half street improvements shall include a pavement width of 46 feet (23 feet from centerline), a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip, an 8-foot sidewalk, 2 feet of clear space at back of walk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. Half-street frontage improvements are required. a. The application is proposing for Aberdeen Ave NE, which shall be installed by the developer as part of the proposed development, will allow a pavement width of 32-feet (16-feet from centerline), 8 foot planting strip, 5-foot sidewalk, 1-foot clearance at back of walk and 0.5-foot curb. This recommendation results in a total right of way width of 60 feet, requiring no ROW dedication depending on final survey. On-street parking is provided along the development side of 156th Ave SE. b. The section of Aberdeen Ave NE along the development site is designated as a Neighborhood Greenway (Bicycle Boulevard) in the current update to the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan. A Greenway would not include bike lanes but could include traffic calming, signage, pavement marking improvements to encourage bicycle travel to be determined during the engineering review. c. Approval of a street modification is required to reduce the width of ROW dedication from 11.5 to 0 feet is required prior to Civil Construction Permit Approval, otherwise the required section shall be provided on the final engineering plans. The applicant may request a modification and submit an application to the City for the modification of the street frontage improvements as outlined in City code 4-9-250(D) DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC the Tran-Nguyen Short Plat – LUA21-000 Page 8 of 9 d. In the event the future modification is not approved, site layout, street and lot orientation may require reconfiguration in order to accommodate code-related requirements. 2. The proposed development will be required to construct an interior shared driveway per RMC 4-6-060(J) that enters the property at the northeast corner and extends to the west the east property line of proposed lot A. a. Minimum shared driveway width shall be 20’ in accordance with Renton Regional Fire Authority requirements. b. The applicant is proposing a 36’ wide access tract providing containing 16 of landscaping and bioretention planting between the north property line and the 20’ wide shared driveway. Final alignment and tract dimensions will be reviewed as a portion of the final engineering review. c. The applicant is proposing a shared driveway length of 149’ which does not require a turnaround for emergency and fire vehicles. If the length of the fire access road changes in the final design to 150’ or greater, a turn-around may be required meeting the requirements of Renton Regional Fire Authority. d. Emergency services access within 150 feet of all homes via the 20 -foot paved roadway is required. e. Parking is not allowed along the internal shared driveway proposed for the project. Final design shall provide “no-parking” signage and striping as applicable meeting City and Fire Authority standards. 3. ADA access ramps shall be installed at all street crossings and connections from the proposed sidewalk to the existing shoulder meeting current American’s With Disabilities Act requirements. 4. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations: a. Driveways shall be designed in accordance with City standard plans 104.1 and 104.2. b. Maximum driveway slope is 15%. Driveways which exceed 8% shall provide slotted drains. c. Driveways shall be located a minimum of 5-feet from property lines d. The maximum width of a single loaded garage driveway is 9 -feet and the maximum width of a double loaded garage driveway is 16-feet. If a garage is not present, the maximum driveway width is 16-feet. Driveways shall not be closer than 5-feet to any property line. 5. A traffic impact analysis is required when estimated vehicular traffic generated from a proposed development exceeds 20 vehicles per hour in either the AM (6:00 - 9:00) or PM (3:00 –6:00) peak periods. A peak hour volume of 20 vehicles per hour would relate to daily volume of approximately 200 vehicles per day. a. The project does not meet the warrants of requiring a traffic impact analysis. 6. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench Restoration and Overlay Requirements. 7. Street lighting and street trees as per current code standards is required to be provided at the time of Civil Construction Permit submittal. 8. Payment of the transportation impact fee is applicable on the construction of the development at the time of application for the building permit. a. The 2021 rate of transportation impact fee is $10,861.69 for each new home. The fees for 2022 will are currently set to remain at $10,861.69 for each new home. DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC the Tran-Nguyen Short Plat – LUA21-000 Page 9 of 9 b. Traffic Impact Fees are payable prior to issuance of the building permit and are not vested to the rates at land-use approval. 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. Maximum exposed retaining wall height is 6-ft and shall be setback a minimum of 3-ft from the right-of-way as outlined in RMC 4-4-040 – Fences, Hedges and Retaining Walls. 3. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance with code requirements. a. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is required with the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft vertical. b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or wall or building. c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the building. 4. A civil construction permit for the site, utility and street improvements will require a separate plan submittal. Civil construction plans shall conform to the City Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil Engineer shall prepare the civil plans. Please visit the City’s website for submittal requirements: https://rentonwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=9687014 5. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets. 6. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 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. 7. A demo permit is required for the demolition of any existing buildings. The demo permit shall be acquired through the building department. DocuSign Envelope ID: B278C209-6F8A-4B0C-AAC8-9AB13CB715FC