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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlan Review Comments PRE 12-018 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M   DATE: March 13, 2012     TO: Rocale Timmons, Planner     FROM: Arneta Henninger, Plan Review     SUBJECT: Fred Meyer Rainier Fueling Station 431 Rainier Ave S. PRE 12-018 Parcel 000720-0209      NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non-binding and may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official city decision-makers. 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. I have completed a preliminary review for the above-referenced proposal for the Fred Meyer gas station, located on the west side of Rainier Ave S between S 3rd Pl and S 4th Pl, all in Section 18, Township 23N, Range 5E, which proposes a to construct a cashier’s kiosk covering nine multi-product dispensers and creating 18 vehicle fueling positions. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant for a refueling station. Water This site is located in the City of Renton Water service area. The site is in the 196 water pressure zone. The static pressure is approximately 70 psi at street level. It is not located in the Aquifer Protection Zone. There is an existing 8” DI watermain located on the site; see City of Renton water drawing W2060 for detailed engineering drawings. The existing water meter needs to be cut and capped at the time of demolition. The proposed gas station is required to install a minimum 1” water meter with a Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Device in a “Hot Box”. Construction of a commercial building will trigger a separate review. Per the City of Renton Fire Marshal, the preliminary fire flow requirement is 1,500 GPM. Two fire hydrants are required. One fire hydrant is required within 150 feet of the proposed building and one hydrant is required within 300 feet. Existing hydrants can be counted toward the requirement as long as they meet current code, including 5-inch storz fittings. The Water System Development Charge is based on the size of any and all water meters. They are triggered if there is a new water meter or if an existing water meter is upsized. Credit is granted for the existing service. These fees are collected at the time a construction permit is issued. Sanitary Sewer There is an existing 8” sanitary sewer main located on site. See City of Renton drawing # S-3298. The development needs to include in their design what they will do with the pipe that runs east- west on the north side of the restaurant building -- whether it will remain in use or be removed. A commercial building permit will trigger a separate review. Separate drains for the concrete islands are required to be connected to an oil water separator downstream in a vault in a positive direction. A shut off valve is required to be installed. The Sanitary Sewer System Development Charge is based on the size of the domestic water meter. These fees are collected at the time a construction permit is issued. Note: The City has plans (within the next couple of years) for replacing the existing 8” private sanitary sewer along the westerly property line and making it public. The City will work with the applicant to coordinate future replacement. Storm Drainage There are storm drainage facilities in Rainier Ave S and onsite. A conceptual drainage plan and report is required to be submitted with the formal application for a commercial project. The project shall comply with the City of Renton Amendments to the 2009 King County Surface Water Design. Street Improvements Additional offsite improvements are not required as the city is installing improvements along Rainier Ave S. A Traffic Study may be required. Construction of a commercial building will trigger a separate review. General Comments All required utility, drainage, and street improvements will require separate plan submittals prepared according to City of Renton drafting standards by a licensed Civil Engineer. All plans shall be tied to a minimum of two of the City of Renton Horizontal and Vertical Control Network. Permit application must include an itemized cost estimate for these improvements. Half of the fee must be paid upon application for building and construction permits, and the remainder when the permits are issued. There will be additional fees for water service related expenses. See Drafting Standards.