HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRE012-053, Atkinson Dock, R-8DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:
July 19, 2012
TO:
Pre-application File No. 12-053
FROM:
Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
Atkinson Dock
General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre-application for the above-referenced development proposal. The following comments on development and permitting issues are
based on the pre-application submittals made to the City of Renton by the applicant and the codes in effect on the date of review. The applicant is cautioned that information contained
in this summary may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director, Development Services Director, Public Works
Administrator, Community & Economic Development Administrator and City Council). Review comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required
by City staff or made by the applicant. The applicant is encouraged to review all applicable sections of the Renton Municipal Code. The Development Regulations are available for purchase
for $100.00 plus tax, from the Finance Division on the first floor of City Hall or on the City’s website www.rentonwa.gov.
Project Proposal: The proposal is to build a new 70-foot long, 330-square foot dock and install a pre-manufactured, freestanding, portable boatlift and a jet ski lift in association
with an existing single family residence located at 3401 Lake Washington Blvd. North. The new dock would be fully grated, 4 feet wide for the first 50 feet from the Ordinary High Water
Line, and then widening to a 6-foot ell for the next 20 feet. In addition, the applicant is proposing two stainless steel mooring piles. As part of the proposed project the applicant
would remove four existing docks (384 square feet total) and a total of nine treated wood piles.
Zoning/Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is located within the Residential – 8 dwelling units per acre (R-8) zone and has been designated Residential Single Family (RSF) in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Current Use: A single family residence currently exists on the project site with four small docks and two freestanding wood pilings.
Shoreline Master Program Regulations: The City of Renton Shoreline Master Program identifies Lake Washington as a Regulated Water Body. Lake Washington has also been identified as
a Shoreline of Statewide Significance. The Shoreline Master Program designates this area as Shoreline Single Family.
Private single family residential docks are permitted with a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (RMC 4-9-190). Design standards for single family docks are specified in RMC 4-3-090E.7.d).
A copy of these design standards is attached. As shown on the submitted pre-application materials, the proposal appears to conform to these design standards.
Please note that RMC 4-3-090F.1 requires vegetated buffers for any new development. The subject lot is approximately 112 feet in length which would require a vegetated buffer width
of 15 feet. Such vegetated buffer with specific plantings must be identified on a landscape plan submitted with the formal application. The landscape plan which was submitted with
the pre-application materials appears to identify only existing plantings and would not be adequate for formal application.
Critical Areas: The project is located along Lake Washington, a Shoreline of the State. A Lake Study and a Habitat (Biological Evaluation) are required with the formal submittal for
a shoreline substantial development permit.
Environmental Review: The proposed project would be located on lands covered by water and is, therefore, subject to Environmental (SEPA) Review.
Permit Requirements: A Shoreline Substantial Development Permit and Environmental Review would be required for the construction of the proposed new dock and mooring piles. Subsequent
to City issuance of the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, approvals are necessary by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The City would issue the Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit and forward them to the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Attorney General for approval.
The combined environmental (SEPA) and shoreline substantial development permit review has an estimated time frame of 6 to 8 weeks for preliminary approval.
Note: The in-lake sewer line must be located prior to construction.
Fees: The following fees would be required upon submittal of application materials:
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit $2,060.00 ($2,000 plus 3% Technology Surcharge Fee)
Environmental Review $1,030.00 ($1,000.00 plus 3% Technology Surcharge Fee)
TOTAL $3,090.00
cc: Jennifer Henning