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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-Preapp 15-000621 - Meeting Summary-5 copiesPRE-APPLICATION MEETING COMMENTS FOR ASIAN RESTAURANT ON 108TH AVE SE PRE15-000621 CITY OF RENTON Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division September 24, 2015 Contact Information: Planner: Clark H. Close, 425-430-7289 Public Works Plan Reviewer: Vicki Grover, 425-430-7291 or Ann Fowler, 425-430- 7271 Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024 Building Department Reviewer: Craig Burnell, 425-430-7290 Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on the project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or environmental permits. Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened before making all of the required copies. The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on the proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The applicant is cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the proposal will be formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project submittal. The information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director, Development Services Director, Department of Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council). FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 24, 2015 TO: Clark Close, Senior Planner FROM: Corey Thomas, Plans Review Inspector SUBJECT: (Asian Restaurant on 108th Ave SE - 17630 108th Ave SE) PRE15-000621 1. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $1.40 per square foot of additional restaurant area. Fees are paid at time of building permit issuance. 2. An approved fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems are required to be extended into the proposed additions and throughout the entire existing building. Approved suppression systems required in all kitchen cooking hood ventilation systems. Separate plans and permits are required to be submitted to the Renton Fire Department for review and permitting. Alarm systems are required to be fully automatic and manual systems and fully addressable. Direct outside door required to the fire sprinkler riser room. 3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are adequate as they exist. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 24, 2015 TO: Clark Close, Senior Planner FROM: Ann Fowler, Plan Review SUBJECT: Asian Restaurant TI 17630 108th Ave Se PRE15-000621 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 located at parcel 3223059119. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant. WATER 1. Water Service is provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. 2. A water availability certificate will be required to be submitted to the City as part of the building permit application. The water availability certificate should include the information that the fireflow requirement of the Renton Fire Department for this project is available. 3. Approved water plans from Soos Creek should be provided during utility construction permit review. SEWER 1. Sewer Service is provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. 2. A sewer availability certificate will be required to be submitted to the City as part of the building permit application. 3. Approved sewer plans from Soos Creek should be provided during utility construction permit review. Asian Restaurant TI – Pre-App 15-000621 Page 2 of 2 September 24, 2015 SURFACE WATER 1. A drainage report complying with the City adopted 2009 King County Surface Water Manual and City Amendments will be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, this site falls within the Flow Control Duration Standard (Forested Conditions). Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow chart for determining the type of drainage review required in the City of Renton 2009 Surface Water Design Manual Amendment. Stormwater BMP’s applicable on the site must be provided. 2. A geotechnical report for the site may be required. Information on the water table and soil permeability, with recommendations of appropriate flow control BMP options with typical designs for the site from the geotechnical engineer, shall be submitted with the application. 3. Surface water system development fee is $0.54 per square foot of new impervious surface, but not less than $1,350.00. This is payable prior to issuance of the construction permit. TRANSPORTATION 1. Existing right-of-way width in 108th Ave SE is approximately 97 feet. 108th Ave SE (SR 515) is classified as Principal Arterial. Minimum right-of-way for this street designation is 113 ft. To meet the City’s complete street standards, street improvements including a pavement width of 76-feet, a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip behind the curb, an 8-foot sidewalk (shared pedestrian/bicycle), street trees and street lighting will be required. To build this street section, dedication of 8-feet of right-of-way fronting the site will be required for future road widening. 2. Existing right-of-way width in 109th Ave SE is approximately 33 feet. 109th Ave SE is classified as a residential access road. Minimum right-of-way for this street designation is 53 feet. To meet the City’s complete street standards, street improvements including a pavement width of 20-feet, a 6-foot parking lane on one side, a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planter strip, a 5-foot sidewalk, street trees and street lighting will be required to be constructed in the right-of-way fronting the site per City code 4-6-060. To build this street section, dedication of 10-feet of right-of-way fronting the site will be required for future road widening. 3. Applicant may submit an application to the City requesting a modification of the street frontage improvements as outlined in City code 4-9-250C5d. 4. Payment of the transportation impact fee is applicable on the expansion of the restaurant facilities at the time of application for the building permit. Applicable fees are calculated in accordance with City Ordinance No. 5670. The transportation impact fee that is current at the time of building permit application will be levied, payable at building permit issue. GENERAL COMMENTS 1. All construction or service utility permits for drainage and street improvements will require separate plan submittals. All utility plans shall conform to the Renton Drafting Standards. Plans shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer. 2. When utility plans are complete, please submit four (4) copies of the drawings, two (2) copies of the drainage report, the permit application, an itemized cost of construction estimate, and application fee at the counter on the sixth floor. 3. All utilities serving the site are required to be undergrounded. 4. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2015 ONLY. H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PREAPPS\2015 Preapps\15-000621 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 24, 2015 TO: Pre-Application File No. 15-000621 FROM: Clark H. Close, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Asian Restaurant on 108th Ave SE - 17630 108th Ave SE 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, Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator, Planning Director, Development Services Director, 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 $50.00 plus tax from the Finance Division on the first floor of City Hall or online at www.rentonwa.gov. Project Proposal: The subject property is located on the east side of 108th Avenue SE and is addressed as 17630 108th Avenue SE. The project site totals 37,874 square feet (0.87 acres). The proposal includes the conversion of an existing former McDonald’s restaurant building totaling 4,133 square feet (sf) into two new restaurants with separate entrances to each. The project would include a 3,390 sf addition for a combined building gross area of 7,523 sf. Access to the site would remain via existing commercial driveways off of 108th Avenue SE. No critical areas are mapped on the project site. Current Use: Currently the site is occupied with a 4,133 square foot fast food restaurant. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120A, “Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application (noted as “CA standards” herein). Zoning: The property is located within the Commercial & Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation and the Commercial Arterial (CA) zoning designation. Fast food restaurants and eating and drinking establishments are permitted uses within the CA zone. The property is also located within Urban Design District ‘D’, and therefore subject to additional design elements. Proposals should have unique, identifiable design treatment in terms of landscaping, building design, signage and street furniture. Asian Restaurant on 108th Ave SE Page 2 of 7 September 24, 2015 H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PREAPPS\2015 Preapps\15-000621 Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – There are no minimum requirements for lot width or depth within the CA zone. However, the minimum lot size in the CA zone is 5,000 square feet. The existing site area totals 37,874 sf, which exceeds the minimum lot size requirement of the zone. Lot Coverage – The CA zone allows a maximum building coverage of 65 percent. The existing 4,133 sf building plus the proposed addition of 3,390 sf on the 37,874 sf site results in a building coverage of approximately 20 percent, which is less than the maximum 65 percent building coverage permitted. Setbacks – Setbacks are the distance between the building and the property line or any private access easement. Setback requirements in the CA zone are as follows: 10-foot minimum for the front yard but may be reduced to zero feet through the Site Plan Review process provided blank walls are not located within the reduced setback; a 15 foot maximum front yard setback; and no rear or side yard setbacks unless the property abuts a residential zoned property, then a 15-foot setback is required. Any additions would be required to comply with the nonconforming structures code RMC 4-10-050. Gross Floor Area – There is no minimum requirements for gross floor area within the CA zone. Building Height – The maximum building height that would be allowed in the CA zone is 50 feet and 60 feet for mixed use structures (commercial and residential in the same building). Any additions would be required to comply with the building height requirements. Screening – Screening must be provided for all surface-mounted and roof top utility and mechanical equipment. The site plan application will need to include elevations and details for the proposed methods of screening. Refuse and Recycling Areas – Refuse and recycling areas need to meet the requirements of RMC 4-4-090, “Refuse and Recyclables Standards.” For retail developments, a minimum of five (5) square feet per every one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for recyclables deposit areas and a minimum of ten (10) square feet per one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for refuse deposit areas. A total minimum area of one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided for recycling and refuse deposit areas. Refuse and recycling areas will need to be identified in the land use application that meet the minimum size, screening, location, and other standards in RMC 4-4-090. Landscaping – All portions of the development area not covered by structures, required parking, access, circulation or service areas, must be landscaped with native, drought-resistant vegetative cover. Where possible, existing trees, rock outcroppings, and mature ornamental landscaping shall be preserved and incorporated in the landscape layout and can be counted towards required landscaping. Development or redevelopment of properties shall retain existing trees when possible and minimize the impact of tree loss during development. Parking lots shall have perimeter landscaping. The minimum on-site perimeter parking lot landscaping is at least ten feet (10’) in width as measured from the street right-of-way, with the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways and those zones with building setbacks less than ten feet (10'). Surface parking lots with more than fourteen (14) stalls must provide a minimum of 15 sf per parking space for 15 to 50 lots. For parking lots with 51 to 99 a minimum of 25 sf per parking space is required. Perimeter landscaping may not substitute for interior landscaping. Any interior parking lot landscaping area shall be a minimum of five feet (5') in width. Landscaping shall be dispersed throughout the parking area and shall include a mixture of Asian Restaurant on 108th Ave SE Page 3 of 7 September 24, 2015 H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PREAPPS\2015 Preapps\15-000621 trees, shrubs, and groundcover. For existing parking lots where compliance would result in the loss of existing required parking spaces, the landscaping provisions shall prevail and the required parking minimum amount may be reduced without the requirement of a parking code modification. Please refer to landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) for additional general and specific landscape requirements. Compliance with the City’s landscaping regulations would be required if the cost of the remodel requires improvements equal to or exceeding 50% of the property’s assessed valuation or if the addition to existing building would increase the gross square footage of the building by greater than one third. Significant Tree Preservation: A Tree Retention / Land Clearing (Tree Inventory) Plan along with a tree retention worksheet shall be provided with the formal land use application. The tree retention plan must show preservation of at least ten percent (10%) of significant trees per RMC 4-4-130H.1.a.iii, and indicate how proposed building footprints would be sited to accommodate preservation of significant trees that would be retained. The Administrator may authorize the planting of replacement trees on the site if it can be demonstrated to the Administrator’s satisfaction that an insufficient number of trees can be retained. Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order: Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy; significant trees on slopes greater than 20%; significant trees adjacent to critical areas and their associated buffers; and significant trees over 60’ in height or greater than 18” caliper. Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved; other significant native evergreen or deciduous trees; and other significant non-native trees. Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have been evaluated for retention and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/ or cottonwoods are used as part of an approved enhancement project within a critical area or its buffer. The Administrator may require an independent review of any land use application that involves tree removal and land clearing at the City's discretion. A formal tree retention plan would be reviewed at the time of application. Fences and Retaining Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences as part of this project, the location must be designated on the landscape plan. A fence taller than six feet (6') requires a building permit. New or existing fencing would need to comply with RMC 4-4-040. If proposed, retaining walls must be composed of brick, rock, textured or patterned concrete, or other masonry product that complements the proposed building and site development. There shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining walls abutting public rights-of-way. A retaining wall that is four feet (4') or taller, as measured by the vertical distance from the bottom of the footing to the finish grade at the top of the wall (i.e., not measured by exposed retaining wall height), would require a building permit. Please refer to retaining wall standards (RMC 4-4-040) for additional information. Parking: The following ratios would be applicable to the site: Use Square Footage of Use Ratio1 Required Spaces Eating and drinking establishments and taverns: 7,523 sf Min/Max: 10 spaces / 1,000 SF Min/Max: 75 stalls Asian Restaurant on 108th Ave SE Page 4 of 7 September 24, 2015 H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PREAPPS\2015 Preapps\15-000621 1A twenty five percent (25%) reduction or increase from the minimum or maximum number of parking spaces may be granted for nonresidential uses through site plan review if the applicant can justify the modification to the satisfaction of the Administrator. Justification might include, but is not limited to, quantitative information such as sales receipts, documentation of customer frequency, and parking standards of nearby cities (RMC 4-4-080F.10.c.i). Based on the submitted application, it appears the applicant is requesting to re-use the existing surface parking stall area. A total of 62 surface parking stall have been proposed, which is less than the minimum and maximum 75 stalls required by RMC 4-4-080. If future practical difficulties exist in meeting parking requirements, the applicant may request a modification from these standards, if site plan review is not required. Please refer to RMC 4-9-250D.2 for decision criteria. It is the responsibility of the developer or building occupant to provide the Department of Community and Economic Development with written justification for the parking modification. Or as previously noted, nonresidential uses may be granted a 25% reduction from the minimum number of parking spaces through site plan review if the applicant can justify the reduction of parking spaces. It should be noted that the parking regulations specify standard stall dimensions. Surface parking stalls must be a minimum of 9 feet x 20 feet, compact dimensions of 8½ feet x 16 feet, and parallel stall dimensions of 9 feet x 23 feet; compact surface parking spaces shall not account for more than 30 percent of the spaces in the surface parking lots. Please note parking lots ten thousand (10,000) square feet or greater in area shall have a minimum of five percent (5%) of area within the parking lot landscaped in a pattern that reduces the barren appearance of the parking lot. Alternatively, the applicant may choose to provide 35 square feet of landscaping per parking space as identified in RMC 4-4-070.6.b.; this is in addition to the required perimeter parking lot landscaping. ADA accessible stalls must be a minimum of 8 feet in width by 20 feet in length, with an adjacent access aisle of 8 feet in width for van accessible spaces. The appropriate amount of ADA accessible stalls based on the total number of spaces must be provided. All non-residential development that exceeds 4,000 gross sf in size would also be required to comply with the bicycle parking requirements. Bicycle parking is required based on 10 % of the required number of parking stalls. The bicycle parking provided for the proposed use shall be provided for secure extended use and shall protect the entire bicycle and its components and accessories from theft and weather. Acceptable examples include bike lockers, bike check-in systems, in-building parking, and limited access fenced areas with weather protection. Spaces should follow the requirements of RMC 4-4-080F.11. Access: Driveway widths are limited by the driveway standards, in RMC 4-4080I. A connection shall be provided for site-to-site vehicle access ways, where topographically feasible, to allow a smooth flow of traffic across abutting CA parcels without the need to use a street. Access may comprise the aisle between rows of parking stalls but is not allowed between a building and a public street. A site-to-site vehicle access way between Cash America Pawn and the proposed redevelopment site would be required. Pedestrian Access: A pedestrian connection shall be provided from all public entrances to the street, in order to provide direct, clear and separate pedestrian walks from sidewalks to building entries and internally from buildings to abutting properties. Asian Restaurant on 108th Ave SE Page 5 of 7 September 24, 2015 H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PREAPPS\2015 Preapps\15-000621 Building Design Standards – Compliance with Urban Design Regulations, District ‘D’, is required due to the enlargement of the building. See the attached checklist or Renton Municipal Code section 4-3-100. The following bullets are a few of the standards outlined in the regulations. A primary entrance of each building shall be located on the façade facing a street, shall be prominent, visible from the street, connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk, and include human-scale elements. Parking shall be located so that no surface parking is located between a building and the front property line, or the building and side property line, on the street side of a corner lot. The number of driveways and curb cuts shall be minimized, so that pedestrian circulation along the sidewalk is minimally impeded. Amenities such as outdoor group seating, benches, transit shelters, fountains, and public art shall be provided. All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than forty feet (40'). Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') deep, sixteen feet (16') in height, and eight feet (8') in width. On any façade visible to the public, transparent windows and/or doors are required to comprise at least fifty percent (50%) of the portion of the ground floor facade that is between four feet (4') and eight feet (8') above ground (as measured on the true elevation). Buildings shall use at least one of the following elements to create varied and interesting roof profiles (see illustration, subsection RMC 4-3-100.I.5.f): (a) Extended parapets; (b) Feature elements projecting above parapets; (c) Projected cornices; (d) Pitched or sloped roofs. Buildings shall employ material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding, patterns, or textural changes. Staff was able to verify compliance with many of the design standards with the preliminary elevations submitted with the pre-application materials. Complete design review would be completed the during the formal land use process. Critical Areas: No critical areas are mapped on the project site. Environmental Review: Environmental (SEPA) review is required. The proposal includes retention of the existing structure which exceeds the 4,000 sf Environmental (SEPA) threshold. In accordance with WAC 197-11 Environmental (SEPA) Review would be required for any addition when the total square footage of the building (old plus new) exceeds the threshold adopted by the local jurisdiction. If a building is not exempt at the time of construction, neither would any additions to the building be exempt. Site Plan Review: Site plan review is required for all development in the CA zone per RMC 4-9- 200. The purpose of Site Plan Review is the detailed arrangement of project elements so as to be compatible with the physical characteristics of a site and with the surrounding area. Site plan review ensures quality development consistent with City goals and policies. An additional purpose of Site Plan is to ensure quality development consistent with City goals and policies. The general review criteria include the following items: Asian Restaurant on 108th Ave SE Page 6 of 7 September 24, 2015 H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PREAPPS\2015 Preapps\15-000621 a. Compliance and Consistency. Conformance with plans, policies, regulations and approvals, including: b. Off-Site Impacts. Mitigation of impacts to surrounding properties and uses; c. On-Site Impacts. Mitigation of impacts to the site; d. Access and Circulation. Safe and efficient access and circulation for all users; e. Open Space. Incorporation of public and private open spaces to serve as distinctive project focal points and to provide adequate areas for passive and active recreation by the occupants/users of the site; f. Views and Public Access. Provision of view corridors to shorelines and Mt. Rainier, incorporates public access to shorelines, and arranges project elements to protect existing natural systems where applicable; g. Services and Infrastructure. Availability of public services and facilities to accommodate the proposed use; h. Signage. Use of signs primarily for the purpose of identification and management of sign elements – such as the number, size, brightness, lighting intensity, and location – to complement the visual character of the surrounding area, avoid visual clutter and distraction, and appear in proportion to the building and site to which they pertain; and i. Phasing. Inclusion of a detailed sequencing plan with development phases and estimated time frames, if applicable. Permit Requirements: Site plan review would be reviewed concurrently with the Environmental (SEPA) Review and processed within an estimated time frame 8-10 weeks once a complete application is accepted. The application fee for Site Plan Review is $1,500 and the Environmental Review fee is $1,000. Any modifications to the city-wide property development standards are subject to a $150 fee for each request. A 3% technology fee would also be assessed, for each fee, at the time of land use application. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal is provided in the attached handouts or available online at www.rentonwa.gov. In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction, building and sign permits would be required. The review of these permits may occur concurrently with the review of the land use permits, but cannot be issued prior to the completion of any appeal periods. Impact Mitigation Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would also be applicable. Such fees apply to all projects and would be calculated at the time of building permit application and payable prior to building permit issuance. The 2015/2016 fees are as follows: Transportation Impact Fee based on $11.00/$11.58 per square foot of additional sit-down restaurant area; and Fire Impact fee of $1.40/$1.84 per square foot of additional restaurant area. A handout listing all of the City’s Development related fees is attached for your review or is available at www.rentonwa.gov. Asian Restaurant on 108th Ave SE Page 7 of 7 September 24, 2015 H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PREAPPS\2015 Preapps\15-000621 Note: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant is strongly encouraged to have one copy of the application materials pre-screened at the 6th floor front counter prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact Clark Close, Senior Planner at 425-430-7289 or by email at cclose@rentonwa.gov for an appointment. Expiration and Extensions: Once the site plan application has been approved, the applicant has two years to comply with all conditions of approval and to apply for any necessary permits before the approval becomes null and void. The approval body that approved the original application may grant a single two-year extension. The approval body may require a public hearing for such extension. 2,000 167 WGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere City of Renton Maps This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. 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