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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPN_Project Description_220427_v1 105 South Main Street, Suite 323 · Seattle, Washington 98104 · 206.624.4222 (p) · 206.624.4226 (f) info@RolludaArchitects.com (e) · www.RolludaArchitects.com (w) PROJECT NARRATIVE King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) Interim Maintenance Facility Improvements at Farwest 201 SW 34th St, Renton, WA 98057 April 27, 2022 The Farwest Steel Fabrication Facility has been leased by King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) and will be repurposed for an approximate 5 year tenancy (following KCSWD occupancy) as a Vehicle Maintenance; a combined Parts Stores and general light Storage; and Office facility. The existing 96,938 SF primary building is a sprinkled metal structure with an F1 Industrial Fabrication occupancy rating located in an IH (Industry- Heavy) zone mapped within a High Seismic Hazard Area (SH). The change of use process required by the City of Renton will shift the occupancy to the S1 Vehicle Maintenance & Storage category. KCSWD is temporarily relocating much of its Cedar Hills Regional Landfill (CHRLF) operations and administration as it redevelops its CHRLF location. The primary function of the repurposed Farwest facility will be servicing the KCSWD road vehicle fleet of approximately 75 transport rigs and a somewhat smaller number of KC personnel and utility vehicles. The long-term storage of any vehicles and/or equipment will not be accommodated at the Farwest site. The existing (2) Farwest office modulars currently on the 5.63-acre site will be tenanted by KCSWD with no modifications. The southernmost (2,096 GSF) has a supervisory office layout, and the other (2,160 GSF), adjacent to the south wall of the existing fabrication building, has a restroom/break environment with (3) offices. KCSWD proposes to install (2) additional modulars (total 1,440 GSF) on the existing paved area south and east of the large primary structure. These will be removed as KCSWD exits the property at the end of their tenancy. Their uses will be additional office spaces and a conference space. Only data, comm and power will be provided to the otherwise fully operational modulars. Access to the modulars (existing and new) will be consistent with ADA and applicable codes. The existing site is primarily flat, there are no wetlands, steep slopes, or other sensitive features. No changes are proposed to the approved and installed stormwater, detention ponds, or landscaping, nor will any trees be removed from the site. No off-site improvements are proposed. Existing building layouts and floor plans will remain unchanged, (Fabrication/Warehouse at 39.5%, Locker Breakroom at 0.88%, and Office at 0.85% of the site). The (2) proposed temporary KCSWD modulars will each add 720GSF, or 0.29% to Office square footage as installed on existing paved and impervious surfaces at Farwest. Tenant Improvements (TI) to the facility and site are intended to be minimal in keeping with the temporary nature of KCSWD’s occupation of the property. Facility adaptation to KCSWD’s requirements will be managed through the installation of KCSWD owned or purchased equipment which are intended 105 South Main Street, Suite 323 · Seattle, Washington 98104 · 206.624.4222 (p) · 206.624.4226 (f) info@RolludaArchitects.com (e) · www.RolludaArchitects.com (w) to be removed and retained by KCSW on departure. Where required, the scope of the TI’s will include life safety improvements, seismic restraints, sprinkler system adjustments, a temporary floor over one loading bay, and other features subject to jurisdictional review will be identified and described on the plans accompanying the TI submission. The existing, code compliant Farwest parking layout will be retained, with restriping to be done consistent with the original layout prior to occupancy. Current parking calculations confirm that the proposed KCSWD uses of Office, Vehicle Maintenance, and a combined Parts Stores and light Storage, are within the range of the existing parking available onsite. To meet current code, an additional bicycle parking area has been identified along with (2) designated exterior spaces for Refuse and Recycling that will not interfere with on-site vehicle circulation. A 6’-0” screening fence with wood or plastic slat inlays will be provided to screen the Refuse and Recycling as well as any outdoor materials storage. In keeping with the King County’s Green Building Program and sustainable development guidelines, the project will be pursuing the re-use of their existing modular inventory to minimize demolition waste, minimize demand for virgin building material, and minimize the disturbance of the existing site and vegetated areas. Additionally, the project proposes the installation of Oyster Shell Stormwater Treatment Barrels at all viable new and existing downspouts. As noted above, TI work on the existing building inventory will be minimal except where required to meet life-safety issues and code compliance. This means that total discretionary revisions to the existing buildings will be less than $50,000. Total TI’s, however, that include KC equipment and “furniture” temporarily installed and eventually removed from the site on departure will be budgeted at approximately $350,000. This cost includes value and relocation costs for the (2) KC inventory modulars, as well as, temporary operational, heating/ventilating, and storage modifications specific to KCSWD’s tenancy.