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Enclosure
cc: Toula Properties, LLC/ Owner(s)
February 1, 2022
Estefania Escamilla
4G Development
P.O. Box 270571
San Diego, CA 92198
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
PR18-000439 Chick-Fil-A Restaurant, LUA21-000440, ECF, SA-A
Dear Ms. Escamilla:
This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have
completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance-
Mitigated with Mitigation Measures. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 15,
2022. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process
may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. 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. 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.
If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you
have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please reach me at avangordon@rentonwa.gov or at
(425) 430-7286.
For the Environmental Review Committee,
Andrew Van Gordon
Associate Planner
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200, ext. 2
www.rentonwa.gov
OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
DNS-M: The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee (ERC) has determined that the proposed action has
probable significant impacts that can be mitigated through mitigation measures. This DNS-M is issued after using the
optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period.
DATE OF NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
February 1, 2022
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: PR18-000439 Chick-Fil-A Restaurant / LUA21-000440
PROJECT LOCATION: 351 & 357 Rainier Ave S (APN 0007200149, 0007200126)
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT
PERSON:
Estefania Escamilla, 4G Development / PO Box 270571, San Diego, CA 92198 /
eescamilla@4gdev.com
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
Applicant documents are available online through the City of Renton
Document Center website. See also https://cutt.ly/ZUmdIQI
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and an
Environmental Threshold Determination (SEPA) to modify the approved Chick-fil-A Restaurant site plan (File LUA18-
000619). The major modification includes the addition of the abutting northern property at 351 Rainier Ave S (Firestone
property). Improvements include expanding the parking area, drive-thru stacking lanes, relocating the refuse/recycling
enclosure, and a new ordering canopy. The number of parking stalls would increase from 42 onsite and five (5) offsite
parking stalls to 58 onsite stalls with the five (5) offsite stalls; the stacking lanes would be expanded to accommodate 29
vehicles, up from 15. Associated site improvements include modification of stormwater infrastructure, lands caping and
pedestrian improvements. The existing vacant building (former Firestone building) would be demolished while the
existing Chick-Fil-A building would remain unchanged. The subject property is comprised of two (2) lots totaling 1.28
acres (55,977 square feet) and is located in the Commercial Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan land use designation,
Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning classification, and Urban Design District D. Vehicle access would be provided via a
relocated driveway on Rainier Ave S and the existing access easement into the abutting Renton Center Shopping Center
will remain unchanged. All existing vegetation is proposed to be retained with vegetation in conflict with newly-proposed
development areas are proposed to be transplanted. The City’s mapping system indicates the site is within a High Seismic
Hazard Area and Downtown Wellhead Protection Area.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 15, 2022.
Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office, (425) 430-6510. Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by
Governor’s Proclamation 20-05, the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted
electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub only on Tuesdays
and/or Wednesdays. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date
if your appeal is submitted electronically. 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.
PUBLIC HEARING: If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing will be set and all parties notified.
NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE - MITIGATED (DNS-M)
Project File Numbers: PR18-000439 / LUA21-000440, ECF, SA-A
Project Name: Chick-Fil-A Restaurant
Applicant: Estefania Escamilla, 4G Development / P.O. Box 270571 / San Diego, CA 92198
Project Location: 351 and 375 Rainier Ave S, Renton, WA 98057 (APN 007200126, 0007200149)
Project Description: The applicant is requesting Administrative Site Plan Review and an Environmental Threshold
Determination (SEPA) to modify the approved Chick-fil-A Restaurant site plan (File LUA18-000619). The major
modification includes the addition of the abutting northern property at 351 Rainier Ave S (Firestone property).
Improvements include expanding the parking area, drive-thru stacking lanes, relocating the refuse/recycling
enclosure, and a new ordering canopy. The number of parking stalls would increase from 42 onsite and five (5) offsite
parking stalls to 58 onsite stalls with the five (5) offsite stalls; the stacking lanes would be expanded to accommodate
29 vehicles, up from 15. Associated site improvements include modification of stormwater infrastructure, landscaping
and pedestrian improvements. The existing vacant building (former Firestone building) would be demolished while
the existing Chick-Fil-A building would remain unchanged. The subject property is comprised of two (2) lots totaling
1.28 acres (55,977 square feet) and is located in the Commercial Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan land use designation,
Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning classification, and Urban Design District D. Vehicle access would be provided via a
relocated driveway on Rainier Ave S and the existing access easement into the abutting Renton Center Shopping
Center will remain unchanged. All existing vegetation is proposed to be retained with vegetation in conflict with newly-
proposed development areas are proposed to be transplanted. The City’s mapping system indicates the site is within
a High Seismic Hazard Area and Downtown Wellhead Protection Area.
Lead Agency: City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee
Department of Community & Economic Development
Date of Decision: February 1, 2022
Mitigation Measures:
1. The project shall comply with the recommendations of the geotechnical reports, prepared by Terracon
Consultants, dated June 21, 2018 and October 29, 2021, and any updated report(s) associated with the
building and construction permits to ensure compliance with the intent of the initial reports.
2. The applicant’s geotechnical engineer shall review the project’s construction and building permit plans to
verify compliance with the geotechnical reports. The geotechnical engineer shall submit a sealed letter
stating that he/she/they have reviewed the construction and building permit plans and in their opinion
the plans and specifications meet the intent of the reports.
3. The applicant shall submit an Inadvertent Discoveries Plan prepared by a qualified professional with the
civil construction permit for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to permit
issuance.
4. The applicant shall provide a professional archaeologist on-site to monitor all ground disturbing activities
and provide the opportunity for Concerned Tribes to have a tribal monitor on-site. Ground disturbing
activities included but are not limited to geotechnical testing, concrete removal, utility removal and
replacement, and building excavation. The archaeologist shall prepare a monitoring report to be
submitted to the Current Planning Manager and DAHP prior to Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
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Environmental Review Committee Determination
February 1, 2022
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SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Community Services Department
Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
5. The applicant shall comply with the Revised Traffic and Parking Management Plan component of the
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by Transportation Engineering NorthWest dated February 1, 2019,
and any updated report(s) associated with the plan’s monitoring element to ensure the restaurant’s
vehicle queueing does not adversely impact Rainier Ave S. Additionally, the applicant shall comply with
the TIA addendum dated July 2, 2021 related to temporary wayfinding and striping for traffic flow onsite
during construction.
The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that probable significant environmental impacts
from the proposed project can be mitigated. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). Conditions were imposed as mitigation measures by the Environmental Review Committee under
their authority of Section 4-9-070D Renton Municipal Code. These conditions are necessary to mitigate environmental
impacts identified during the environmental review process. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved,
the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 15, 2022.
Due to the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-05, the City Clerk’s Office is working
remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or
delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub only on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. The appeal fee, normally due at the
time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. 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.
Advisory Notes:
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 actions.
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SIGNATURES:
Martin Pastucha, Administrator
Public Works, Chair
Date Anjela Barton, Fire Marshal
Renton Regional Fire Authority
Date
Kelly Beymer, Administrator
Community Services Department
Date Chip Vincent, Administrator Date
Community and Economic Development
1/31/2022 | 2:05 PM PST
1/31/2022 | 4:31 PM PST
1/31/2022 | 10:58 PM PST
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the administrative land use
action. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the appeal process for
the land use action.
Planning:
(Contact: Andrew Van Gordon, 425-430-7286, avangordon@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 vege tation and where
no further construction work will occur within ninety (90) days. Alternative measures such as mulch,
sodding, or plastic covering as specified in the current King County Surface Water Management Design
Manual as adopted by the City of Renton may be proposed between the dates of November 1st and
March 31st of each year. The Development Services Division’s approval of this work is required prior to
final inspection and approval of the permit.
4. 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.
6. This permit is shall comply with the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The permitted is responsible
for adhering to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007) and
/or your U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit.
Development Engineering:
(Contact: Michael Sippo, 425-430-7298, msippo@rentonwa.gov)
1. See Attached Development Engineering Memo dated December 29, 2021.
Fire Authority:
(Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024, cthomas@rentonwa.gov)
Technical Services:
(Contact: Amanda Askren, 425-430-7369, aaskren@rentonwa.gov)
Community Services:
(Contact: Erica Schmitz, 425-430-6614, eschmitz@rentonwa.gov)
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Police:
(Contact: Sandra Havlik, 425-430-7520, shavlik@rentonwa.gov)
Building:
(Contact: Rob Shuey, 425-430-7290, rshuey@rentonwa.gov)
1. Recommendations of the geotechnical report must be followed as a condition of building permits.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 29, 2021
TO: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner
FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer III
SUBJECT: Chick-fil-A Parking Lot and Drive-Thru Expansion
351 & 375 Rainier Ave S
LUA 21-000440
The applicant is requesting to modify the approval of LUA18-000619, Chik-Fil-A, to modify the parking area and drive-thru
stacking lanes. The number of stalls would increase from 42 onsite and five (5) offsite parking stalls to 58 onsite stalls with
the five (5) offsite stalls. The stacking lanes would be expanded to accommodate 29 vehicles, up from 15. Associated site
improvements include modification of stormwater infrastructure and additional landscaping and pedestrian
improvements. The existing vacant building (former Firestone building) would be demolished while the existing Chik-Fil-A
building would remain as-is. I have reviewed the application for the Chick-fil-A Parking Lot and Drive-Thru expansion at
351 & 375 Rainier Ave S APN(‘s) (000720-0126 & 000720-0149) and have the following comments:
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The combined sites are approximately 1.285 acres in size and are rectangular in shape. The existing Chick-Fil-A site (south)
is 0.93 acres in size and consists of a newly constructed restaurant located near the south property line with an associated
parking lot and 2-lane drive-thru on the northern part of the site. The site is accessed from Rainier Ave S on the northeast
property line and the Fred Meyer parking lot to the southwest. The existing Firestone site (north) is 0.355 acres in size
and consists of an existing (now unoccupied) vehicle service and repair facility and is accessed from Rainier Ave S on the
east property line and to the north from the O’Reilly Auto Parts Parking Lot.
Water Water service is provided by City of Renton. The site is in the Valley service area in the 196 hydraulic pressure
zone. There is an existing 12-inch City water main located in Rainier Ave S (see Water plan no. W-3430) that
can deliver a maximum total flow capacity of 4500 gallons per minute (gpm). There is also an existing 8-inch
water main located in Renton Center Way SW (see Water plan no. W-2165) that can deliver a maximum capacity
of 2,000 gallons per minute. The approximate static water pressure is 70 psi at the elevation of 26 feet. The site
is located within Zone 2 of an Aquifer Protection Area. There is an existing domestic water service that serves
each parcel, there is 1.5-inch domestic water meter serviced from 8” water main to the newly constructed
restaurant a 1-inch domestic water meter serviced from the 12” water main in Rainier to the unoccupied
commercial building on 351 Rainier Ave S. The restaurant site is also served by a 6-inch fire lateral and ¾-inch
irrigation meter.
Sewer Wastewater service is provided by the City of Renton. There is an existing 8-inch PVC wastewater main located
on the west of the property where it flows southwest paralleling Renton Center Way SW (see City plan no. S -
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2293). City records indicate that the existing 307 and 351 properties connect to the onsite main, howe ver,
details are limited due to the age of the buildings. The newly constructed building located at the 375 property
has a sewer connection at MH5703 located onsite.
Storm There is an existing storm drainage system in Rainier Ave S (see City plan no. R-3430). There is also an existing
on-site conveyance and water quality system that was constructed as a portion of the Chick-Fil-A development
in addition to an unmapped storm drainage conveyance system located within the existing Firestone parking
lot. The site falls within the City’s Flow Control Standard (Exist Peak). The site falls within the Black River
drainage basin.
Streets Rainier Ave S is a Principal Arterial Street with an existing right of way (ROW) width of approximately 125 feet
in front of the Chick-Fil-A site and 119 feet in front of the Firestone site as measured using the King County
Assessor’s Map. Current street frontage improvements include curb and gutter, five-foot planter strip and an
eight-foot sidewalk on both sides of the street. The frontage of the Firestone site contains an eight-foot sidewalk
adjacent to the curb but does not contain a planter strip.
WATER COMMENTS
1. The development is not proposing an addition to the existing building and only parking lot and drive-thru
expansion, therefore, the proposal is not subject to a water system development charge (SDC) fees.
2. There is an existing 1-inch water meter that serves the Firestone building from Rainier Ave S.
a. The existing 1-inch service shall be removed and decommissioned as a portion of the demolition of the
existing building located at 351 Rainier Ave S.
3. Additional water system development charges and water meter charges will apply if a landscape irrigation meter
is required and is based on the size of the meter.
SEWER COMMENTS
1. The is not proposing an addition to the existing building and only parking lot and drive-thru expansion,
therefore, the proposal is not subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fees.
a. The existing side sewer serving the 351 Rainier Ave S building shall be cut and capped during
demolition of the existing building. City records are limited as to the nature of this connection and it
shall be the Developer’s responsibility to determine where the system connects and if it serves
upstream properties. In the event upstream properties are served by the existing side sewer, onsite
cleanouts to grade shall be provided at bends and an easement provided if they do not already exist.
2. The parking lot and drive-thru location proposes to relocate the existing trash enclosure to a new location to
accommodate the new parking spaces and driving lanes.
a. The trash enclosure shall connect to the existing sewer system located onsite via an area drain
connected to an oil/water separator prior to entering the City’s sewer system.
STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS
1. The development is subject to a system development charge (SDC) for stormwater. The 2022 SDC for
stormwater is $0.84 per square foot of new impervious surface area, but not less than $2,100.00. The fee that
is current will be charged at the time of construction permit issuance.
2. A preliminary Drainage Plan and Technical Information Report (TIR), dated August 11, 2021, was submitted by
Barghausen Engineering with the Land Use Application. Based on the City of Renton’s flow control map, the site
falls under Flow Control Duration Standards (Existing Peak Conditions) and is located within the Black River
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drainage basin. The development is subject to a Full Drainage Review in accordance with 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. The detention, water quality and conveyance shall be designed in
accordance with the RSWDM that is current at the time of the civil construction permit application. The
applicant has proposed to connect to the City of Renton’s storm drainage system located within Rainier Ave.
a. The development currently is showing that there is less than 0.15 CFS increase due to the proposed
development and they are exempt from flow control. During the review of the final TIR the applicant will
need to ensure that flow control standards are being met as outlined in the 2017 RSWDM.
b. The applicant is proposing to use the modular wetland and oil/water separator that was constructed
with in order for the project to meet the water quality requirements. The modular wetland is located
within the parking lot in the center of the lot prior to connecting into the City of Renton system located
within Rainier Ave S.
c. On-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required for the site. On-site BMPs shall be
evaluated in order of preference by feasibility as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2017 RSWDM. All
targeted impervious area to the maximum extent feasible shall be conveyed to an On-site BMP.
Applicant proposes to use pervious concrete sidewalk facilities where available.
d. The following stormwater improvements are required and shall be discussed or revised within the TIR:
i. All Core Requirements and Special Requirements must be evaluated within the TIR.
ii. Evaluation of the existing stormwater water quality and oil control facilities is required to
ensure that the existing facilities can provide adequate water quality and oil control for the
additional pollution generating impervious surfaces. The final Technical Information Report
shall take into account this additional area and if determined that the facilities need to be
upsized, the final engineering plans will need to be updated to reflect the changes.
iii. Feasibility of On-site BMPs must be based on the feasibility criteria established for the specific
On-site BMPs noted in Appendix C of the 2017 RSWDM. A feasibility analysis of the On-site
BMPs must be provided with the TIR.
1. The TIR notes that On-site BMPs shall be applied to 10% of the site with 65%
impervious coverage. This statement only applies when infiltration and basic
dispersion have been deemed infeasible or have been applied to the site to the
maximum extent feasible and Reduced Impervious Surface Credit, Native Growth
Retention Credit, and the Tree retention credit are being applied to the site.
2. Treatment Liners may be required for infiltration facilities within Aquifer Protection
Zone 2 per RSWDM Section 1.3.6 (Special Requirement #6).
3. Bio-retention facilities with underdrains do not satisfy the requirements of Core
Requirement #9 per RSWDM Section C.2.6.1 Note 5 and may not be used as On-site
BMP Sizing Credit for Core Requirement #3 Flow Control facility sizing or exemption
per RSWDM Section 1.2.9.4.
4. The On-site BMPs if sized per the LID Performance Standards must meet 8% of the 2-
year peak flow up to the 50-year peak flow if LID Performance Standards are being
used.
3. A Geotechnical Report, dated June 21th, 2018, completed by Terracon for the site has been provided. The
submitted report describes multiple layers of soil characteristics. Approximately the first 1 to 2 feet contain
imported fill. Below the surface there is approximately 10 to 12 feet of very loose silt and sand combination with
a high water table that increase the susceptibility to static settlements and liquefactions in the event of an
earthquake.
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a. An updated Geotechnical Report shall be provided with the Civil Construction Permit Application
evaluating the onsite soils of the 351 property.
b. The Geotechnical report recommends that all drainage facilities, including splash blocks, be located a
minimum of 10 feet away from the building.
c. Infiltration testing may be required in order to determine feasibility of the On-site BMPs required in
order to meet Core Requirement #9 of the RSWDM.
d. The TIR states that full infiltration is not recommended on site due to high groundwater elevation
during the winter months. However, Groundwater was detected between 8’ and 12’ in borings
collected on May 31st, 2018 per Geotechnical Report. Provide documentation from geotechnical
engineer supporting the infeasibility of full infiltration for this reason.
TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS
1. The project is not proposing an addition to the existing building or occupancy, therefore, an increase in traffic to
and from the site is not anticipated. Since the project will not result in additional trips, additional transportation
impact fees are not warranted.
2. The proposed development fronts Rainier Ave S along the east property line(s). Rainier Ave S is classified as a
Principal Arterial Road. The existing right of way (ROW) width is approximately 125 feet in front of the Chick -Fil-
A site and 119 feet in front of the Firestone site as measured using the King County Assessor’s Map. To meet the
City’s complete street standards for Error! Reference source not found. streets, minimum ROW is 125 feet.
a. A dedication of approximately 6’ (pending final survey) where the right -of-way line jogs around the
existing Firestone building and sidewalk will be required for this project based on matching the frontage
improvements that were constructed by the City’s Rainer Ave S corridor project.
b. The existing curb line along Rainier Ave S will remain in its current location and a 5-foot wide planter
strip with 8-foot wide sidewalk and 2-foot wide clear space behind the sidewalk is required. Based on
final survey and layout, the right-of-way dedication may vary to accommodate the proposed
improvements.
c. The existing restaurant driveway cut along Rainier Ave S is required to be removed and replaced with
planter and sidewalk. Where the project is proposing to re-use a portion of the existing Rainier Ave S
driveway cut for the 351 property, the driveway shall be rebuilt to provide a minimum of 5 feet between
the cut and the north property line. The current proposal show s the northern driveway being moved
south and further than the required 5 feet. In the event of a site plan change or driveway cut relocation,
a modification may be required.
d. The proposal shall maintain internal vehicular connection with the 307 property to the north.
e. A photometric analysis of the existing street and pedestrian lighting along the 351 property frontage
shall be provided during the Civil Construction Permit review process clearly showing that the relocated
street lighting and removal of Firestone building will meet City lighting standards. Additional
pedestrian and/or relocation of arterial light standards may be necessary to meet the requirements
based on the analysis.
3. A traffic analysis dated August 13, 2018, was provided by TENW with an addendum dated July 2, 2021. The site
generated traffic volumes were calculated using data from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip
Generation Manual, 10th Edition, (2017). The addendum reviewed the existing access points along Rainier Ave S
(Chick-Fil-A and Firestone accesses) and noted that there will be an overall benefit by removing one of the two
existing accesses through driveway cut consolidation and expanding the onsite drive-lanes and queuing lanes.
a. Applicant will need to ensure that there will not be a backup onto Rainier Ave S at any time.
4. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s Street
Restoration and Overlay requirements.
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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 2017 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. * An additional 3% technology fee will be added to each fee marked with an asterisk (*).
8. A demo permit is required for the demolition of the existing building. The demo permit shall be acquired through
the building department.
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