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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 15_Advisory Notes.docx.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Page 1 of 2 LUA22-000077 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: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@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 veget ation 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. A National Permit Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required when more than one acre is being cleared. 5. The applicant will be required to submit a Final Stream Mitigation Report and Maintenance and Monitoring proposal. In addition, the applicant will be required to comply with all the code re quirements of RMC 4-3-050 Critical Areas. This includes, but is not limited to, placing the critical area within a Native Growth Protection Easement, providing fencing and signage, and providing the City with a site restoration surety device and, later, a maintenance and monitoring surety device. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. Renton Police: See attached Memo ADVISORY NOTES TO APPLICANT Page 2 of 2 LUA22-000077 Fire Authority: (Contact: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7024, cthomas@rentonwa.gov) Environmental Impact Comments: 1. Fire impact fees will not apply to this project as the new occupant is deemed less hazardous than the current occupant. Fire Code Comments: 1. The fire flow is unchanged from the existing building. 2. An approved fire alarm system is required to be installed throughout the building per city ordinance. Separate plans and permits required by the fire department. Fully addressable and full detection is required for the fire alarm system. Fire alarms are triggered from the change of use per the International Existing Building Code. The fire sprinkler threshold in the City of Renton is 5,000 square feet. The fire alarm threshold in the City of Renton is 3,000 square feet. 3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are adequate as they exist. Community Services: (Contact: Cailin Hunsaker, 425-430-6606, chunsaker@rentonwa.gov) 1. Provide fence specifications for the area called out as ‘white -picket fence’ 2. Provide details about irrigation coverage within fenced -in area and collaborate with Parks and Recreation Department for re-design, tie-ins and/or capping of the irrigation network. Page 1 of 3 PROJECT LUA22-000077 Bezos Academy City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET POLICE RELATED COMMENTS 3 Police Calls for Service Estimated Annually CONSTRUCTION PHASE To protect materials and equipment it is recommended that all materials and tools be locked up when not in use. Toolboxes and storage containers should be secured with heavy-duty padlocks and kept locked when not in use. The site will need security lighting and any construction trailer should be completely fenced in with portable chain- link fencing. The fence will provide both a physical and psychological barrier to any prospective thief and will demonstrate that this area is private property. Construction trailers should be kept locked when not in use, and should also have a heavy-duty deadbolt installed with no less then a 1-1/2” throw when bolted. Any construction material that contains copper should be removed from the construction site at the end of each working day. Glass windows in the trailer should be shatter-resistant. I also recommend the business post appropriate “No Trespassing” signs on the property while it’s under construction and a Business Trespass Authorization be put in place to authorize Renton Police Department to trespass anyone found on the property during off- hours of construction. This will aid police in making arrests on the property after hours if suspects are observed vandalizing or stealing building materials. The use of off-duty police officers or private security guards to patrol the site during the hours of darkness is also recommended. COMPLETED BUILDING Access Control Access control is the ability to decide who gets in and out of your school. This school will occupy one single-level building (of two buildings), include an outside breezeway, multiple windows and several entry/exit points surrounding the building. It’s important to direct all foot and vehicle traffic into the main entrance of the building; this should be monitored during hours of business by placing the school office in the main lobby area. This will assist with control of the pedestrian traffic in the building’s public areas. Entrance through other exterior doors should be strictly prohibited. Rules should be posted in conspicuous locations, letting visitors know they are to check in at the school’s office immediately upon arrival. Some suggestions to accomplish this are: • Re-configure as many excess entry doors as possible so that they automatically lock when closed and only serve as emergency exits. • Re-configure windows so that they can’t be used as entry points for people. Page 2 of 3 • Every occupied space should have at least two means of egress. If a threat enters at point A (could be a fire or an intruder) students and staff should be able to exit from point B. Some specialized windows incorporated with an emergency latch will function as exits when needed. o If this is not an option then doors need to have a locking/blocking mechanism that can be activated in case of active shooter/intruder situation. • The school receptionist or person situated at main entrance/lobby area should have the ability to institute a lockdown with the touch of a button. If this is not possible than have the capability of locking the main entry remotely; and train all staff to be able to implement this if necessary. • There is a restroom outside by the playground. It is noted that this is not part of the proposed project, however, this should be closed/locked at all times and not made public. Unobserved access to this restroom could provide opportunity for someone unwanted to hide or loiter. If this restroom is to be opened and available during recess hours, then it should be opened/closed at the appropriate times and monitored. Doors/Glass All exterior doors should be made of solid metal or metal over wood, with heavy-duty deadbolt locks, latch guards or pry-resistant cylinders around the locks, and peepholes. All strike plates should have 2-1/2 to 3” wood screws. If glass doors are used, they should be fitted with the hardware described above and additionally be fitted with a layer of security film. Security film can increase the strength of the glass by up to 300%, greatly reducing the likelihood of breaking glass to gain entry. Security It is recommended that this building, and the individual offices inside, have monitored security alarms installed. There should be a plan set in place for lockdown procedures, as well, should an emergency occur and alarms are set off. Any alternative employee entrances should have coded access to prevent trespassing. Exterior doors should be checked routinely to insure they are not being propped open. Lighting Lighting is collectively considered to be one of the most important security features. Good lighting has been documented to deter crime and produce a more secure environment. Good lighting also enhances the effectiveness of CCTV systems. All areas of parking and pedestrian travel need to have adequate lighting. This will assist in the deterrent of theft from motor vehicle (one of the most common crimes in Renton) as well as provide safe pedestrian travel for parents, employees, and visitors. Bezos Academy should consult with lighting experts on proper selection and placement that adhere to the standards of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). Landscaping The “Broken Window Theory” says, “An ordered and clean environment – one which is maintained – sends the signal the area is monitored, and that criminal behavior will not be tolerated.” All trees should be trimmed six to eight feet up from the ground. Shrubs Page 3 of 3 should be pruned to no more than three feet tall. This will help eliminate areas of concealment for suspicious persons. Trees and shrubs which are not maintained can cause safety issues. Regular maintenance should be planned, and landscaping monitored to stay within the above mentioned guidelines. Territoriality/Signage Territoriality refers to measures that reinforce a message of ownership over the school. The most straight-forward examples of territoriality are signs restricting access, directing visitors to the office, or posting school opening/closing times. The public needs to be made aware at all times of what space is private and what space is public. Careful placement of signs and graphics helps orient parents, staff and visitors and allows them to move quickly throughout the school and parking areas, making them less vulnerable to opportunities of crime. Signs and graphics can also assure parents, staff, and the public that their safety is being monitored. Likewise, potential perpetrators may be deterred by a notice that they are under surveillance. Proper No Trespassing signs should be posted in conspicuous locations throughout the outside of the buildings (including parking areas) so enforcement action can be taken if needed. Defining clear borders is another step that reinforces territoriality. A low fence or hedge around the edge of the school property may not physically stop a trespasser, but it helps identify where public space ends and school space begins. Maintenance further reinforces territoriality. Any unkempt part of the campus will soon send a message that no one is particularly concerned about or possessive of that part of the school. If the area remains neglected, it will also seem ideal for misbehavior. For further and more specific safety recommendations, I highly encourage that the Renton School District have a Renton Police Crime Prevention Representative conduct a security survey of the premises once construction is complete.