HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Palermo SP_ Pre-App Notes_220511_v1PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
Palmero Renton Project Short Plat
PRE 21-000059
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
March 18, 2021
Contact Information:
Planner: Jill Ding, 425.430.6598, jding@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Nathan Janders, 425-430-7382, njanders@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.276.9582, cthomas@RentonRFA.org
Building Department Reviewer: Rob Shuey, 425.430.7235, rshuey@rentonwa.gov
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
formal submittal.
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).
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 8, 2021
TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Palermo Short Plat
1. The fire flow requirement for a single-family home is 1,000 gpm minimum for dwellings
up to 3,600 square feet (including garage and basements). If the dwelling exceeds 3,600 square
feet, a minimum of 1,500 gpm fire flow would be required. A minimum of one fire hydrant is
required within 300-feet of the proposed buildings and two hydrants if the fire flow goes up to
1,500 gpm. Proposal shows that all new homes will exceed the 3,600 square foot threshold,
thus requiring a minimum of two fire hydrants. It appears only one fire hydrant now exists in
this area. Water is provided by Soos Creek Water District. A water availability certificate is
required to be provided to the city.
2. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $829.77 per single family unit.
This fee is paid at building permit issuance.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are adequate from the existing public
streets.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 15, 2021
TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
FROM: Nathan Janders, Civil Plan Reviewer
SUBJECT: Palermo Short Plat
1XXXX 120th Ave SE
PRE 21-000059
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 6198400340.
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. Applicant shall obtain a water availability certificate from the District and provide it with the civil
construction permit submittal.
3. Review of the water plans will be conducted by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District and the
Renton Regional Fire Authority.
4. Plans approved by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District shall be routed to the City for final
review prior to permit issuance.
SEWER
1. Sewer service is provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District.
2. Applicant shall obtain a water availability certificate from the District and provide it with the civil
construction permit submittal.
3. Review of the water plans will be conducted by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District and the
Renton Regional Fire Authority.
4. Plans approved by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District shall be routed to the City for final
review prior to permit issuance.
SURFACE WATER
1. There is an existing 18 inch public stormwater main on the west side of 120th Ave SE (no record
drawing is available).
2. There is an existing roadside ditch along the west side of 120th Ave SE (no record drawing is
available).
3. There is an existing 18 inch stormwater main on the north side of SE 192nd St (see record
drawing R-368002). Any connection to the existing stormwater conveyance system along SE
192nd must be approved by the City of Kent.
4. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2017 Renton Surface Water
Design Manual will be required. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A Flow Chart of the 2017 Renton Surface
Water Design Manual (RSWDM) to determine what type of drainage review is required for this
site. The site falls within the City’s Flow Control Duration Standard Matching Forested Site
Conditions. The site falls within the Soos Creek drainage basin.
5. Critical areas on site that effect stormwater include: zone 2 of the Aquifer Protection Area.
6. If the new plus replaced pollution generating impervious surface exceeds 5,000 SF, the applicant
will be required to provide basic water quality treatment. Any proposed detention and/or water
quality vault shall be designed in accordance with the RSWDM that is current at the time of civil
construction permit application. Separate structural plans will be required to be submitted for
review and approval under a separate building permit for the detention and/or water quality
vault.
7. Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the
new runoff created by this development to the maximum extent feasible. On-site BMPs shall be
evaluated as described in Section C.1.2.9.1.D of the 2017 RSWDM. A preliminary drainage plan,
including the application of on-site BMPs, shall be included with the land use application, as
applicable to the project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be submitted with
the utility construction permit application.
8. A geotechnical soils report for the site is required per the 2017 Renton Surface Water Design
Manual Section C.1.3. Information on the water table and soil permeability (measured
infiltration rates), with recommendations of appropriate on-site BMPs per Core Requirement #9
and Appendix C shall be included in the report. The report should also include information
concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns and vegetation present shall be presented in
order to evaluate the drainage, erosion control and slope stability for site development of the
proposed plat. The applicant must demonstrate the development will not result in soil erosion
and sedimentation, landslide, slippage, or excess surface water runoff.
9. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
10. The current Surface Water Standard Plans shall be used in all drainage plan submittals. The
current City of Renton Standard Details is available online on the City of Renton website.
11. Construction Storm water General Permit from the Department of Ecology is required if clearing
and grading of the site exceeds one acre.
12. The development is subject to surface water system development charge (SDC) fees. Fees will
be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
a. The current SDC fee for a single family residence is $2,000 per lot.
TRANSPORTATION
1. Per City code 4-6-060 frontage improvements are required for new construction in excess of
$150,000.
a. The proposed project fronts 120th Ave SE along the east property line. 120th Ave SE is
classified as a Residential Access street with an existing ROW of 60 feet per the King
County Assessors Map. Per RMC 4-6-060, the minimum right of way width for a
Residential Access street is 53-feet that includes a 26-foot paved road (13 feet from
centerline), a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting strip, a 5 foot sidewalk, street trees and
storm drainage improvements. Dedication is not anticipated to install the required
improvements but will be verified upon final survey.
b. The proposed projects fronts SE 192nd St along the south property line. SE 192nd St is
within the City of Kent Right-of-Way. Frontage improvements along the property
frontage shall be in accordance with the City of Kent design and construction standards.
2. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations.
a. A minimum separation of 5 feet is required between driveway and the property line.
b. Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed 15%. Driveways exceeding 8% shall provide
slotted drains.
c. The maximum width of single loaded garage driveway shall not exceed nine feet (9') and
double-loaded garage driveway shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
3. Street lighting is not required along all public street frontages for projects with four or less lots.
4. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s
Restoration and Overlay requirements.
5. The development is subject to transportation impact fees. Fees will be charged based on the
rate at the time of building permit issuance.
a. The 2021 transportation impact fee is $10,861.69 per single family home.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. All existing and proposed utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) along
property frontage or within the site must be underground. The construction of these franchise
utilities must be inspected and approved by a City of Renton inspector.
2. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance
with code requirements.
a. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is
required with the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft
vertical.
b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or wall or
building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the
building.
3. All civil construction permits for utility and street improvements will require separate plan
submittals. All utility plans shall confirm to the Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil
Engineer shall prepare the civil plans. Please visit the Development Engineering Forms page for
the most up-to-date plan submittal requirements:
https://rentonwa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=9687014.
4. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate
sheets.
5. A demo permit is required for the demolition of the existing building(s). The demo permit shall
be acquired through the building department.
6. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2021 only and will be
assessed based on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as
applicable to the permit type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee
schedule.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 18, 2021
TO: Pre-Application File No. 21-000059
FROM: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Palmero Renton Project Short Plat
191XX 120th Ave SE
Parcel No. 6198400340
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 online at
https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Renton/.
Project Proposal: The applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing lot into four lots and one stormwater tract.
The subject property is located at 191XX 120th Ave SE (parcel no. 6198400340). The project site is currently vacant
and totals approximately 44,866 sq. ft. (1.03 acres) in area. The site has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use of
Designation of Residential Low Density (RLD) and a zoning designation of Residential-4 (R-4) dwelling units per net
acre (du/ac). The proposed lots would range is size from 10,661 sq. ft. to 12,163 sq. ft. Access to the proposed lots
is proposed via driveway access off of 120th Ave SE. A Wellhead Protection Area, zone 2 is mapped on the project
site.
Current Use: The site is currently vacant.
Zoning/Density Requirements: There is no minimum density requirement. The maximum density permitted in
the R-4 zone is 4.0 dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). Net density is calculated after the deduction of areas
required for public right-of-way dedication, shared driveway tract, and critical areas from the gross site area.
The proposal for 4 lots on the 1.03 gross acre site would result in a gross density of 3.88 du/ac, which is within the
density range permitted for the R-4 zone. A completed density worksheet, demonstrating compliance with the
net density requirements, would be required at the time of formal land use application.
Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development Standards for Single
Family Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application (noted as “R-4 standards” herein).
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Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size permitted in the R-4 zone, is 9,000 square feet for
parcels being subdivided. Minimum lot width is 70 feet for interior lots and 80 feet for corner lots; minimum lot
depth is 100 feet. The proposed lots would have areas ranging from 10,661 sq. ft.to 12,163 sq. ft., which would
exceed the minimum lot size required in the R-4 zone. The lot widths proposed for interior lots is 71 feet and 81
feet for the corner lot and a lot depth of 150 feet is proposed for all lots. As proposed, the lots would comply
with the minimum width and depth requirements of the R-4 zone.
Building Standards – The R-4 standards allow a maximum building coverage of 35% of the lot area. The maximum
impervious coverage in the R-4 zone is 50%. The maximum wall plate height is restricted to 32 feet, and the
buildings shall be not more than three stories. Roofs with a pitch equal to or greater than 4:12 may project an
additional six (6) vertical feet from the maximum wall plate height; common rooftop features, such as chimneys,
may project an additional four (4) vertical feet from the roof surface. Non-exempt vertical projections (e.g., decks,
railings, etc.) shall not extend above the maximum wall plate height unless the projection is stepped back one-
and-a-half (1.5) horizontal feet from each façade for each one (1) vertical foot above the maximum wall plate
height. Detached accessory structures must remain below a height of 15 feet. The gross floor area must be less
than that of the primary structure. Accessory structures are also included in building lot coverage calculations.
Compliance with the building standards for the new building would be required to be demonstrated at the time
of building permit review.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property line. The
required setbacks for the R-4 zone are: Front yard: 30 feet for the primary structure; Rear yard: 25 feet; Side yards:
20 feet combined (minimum of 7.5 feet on either side); and Secondary Front yard: 30 feet. Corner lots required
to have a front yard and a secondary front yard are relieved of the requirement to have a rear yard; in place of a
rear yard setback, the side yard setback of the zone shall apply. Setbacks for the new residences would be verified
at the time of building permit review.
Access/Parking: Access to the proposed lots is proposed individual driveway access off of 120th Ave SE. Each lot is
required to accommodate off street parking for a minimum of two vehicles. The maximum driveway slopes cannot
exceed 15%. If the grade exceeds 15%, a variance is required. Driveways exceeding eight percent (8%) shall provide
slotted drains at the lower end with positive drainage discharge to restrict runoff from entering the
garage/residence or crossing any public sidewalk. Compliance with private driveway standards would be verified
at the time of building permit review.
Fences/Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences or retaining walls as part of this project, the location
must be designated on the landscape plan or grading plan. A fence and/or wall detail should also be included on
the plan. A retaining wall that is 4 feet or taller, as measured by the vertical distance from the bottom of the
footing to the finish grade at the top of the wall requires a building permit. A fence shall not be constructed on
top of a retaining wall unless the total combined height of the retaining wall and the fence does not exceed the
allowed height of a standalone fence. For more information about fences and retaining walls refer to RMC 4-4-
040.
Landscaping: With the exception of critical areas, all pervious area shall have landscape treatment. Landscaping
may include hardscape such as decorative paving, rock outcroppings, fountains, plant containers, etc. Ten feet
(10') of on-site landscaping is required along all public street frontages. Where there is insufficient right-of-way
space or no public frontage, street trees are required in the front yard subject to approval of the Administrator. A
minimum of two (2) trees are to be located in the front yard prior to final inspection.
A conceptual landscape plan shall be provided with the formal land use application as prepared by a registered
Landscape Architect or other certified professional.
Significant Tree Retention: If significant trees are proposed to be removed, a tree inventory and a tree retention
plan along with a tree retention worksheet shall be provided with the formal land use application. The tree
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retention plan must show preservation of at least 30 percent (30%) of significant trees, 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.
In addition to retaining 30% of existing significant trees, the lot would be required to provide a minimum tree
density of 2 trees per 5,000 square feet of lot area onsite.
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 twenty percent (20%); Significant trees adjacent to critical areas and their associated buffers; and Significant
trees over sixty feet (60') in height or greater than eighteen inches (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 independent review of any land use application that involves tree removal and
land clearing at the City's discretion.
If staff determines that the trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a 2-inch caliper or an
evergreen at least 6 feet tall, shall be planted at a rate of 12 caliper inches of new trees to replace each protected
tree removed. A formal tree retention plan prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be reviewed
at the time of the formal land use application if any trees are proposed for removal.
Critical Areas: A Wellhead Protection Area, zone 2 is mapped on the project site. A fill source statement may be
required for fill brought onto the project site.
Environmental Review: Projects consisting of nine (9) units or less and that will not impact a critical area are
exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review. Based on the proposal submitted by the applicant, the proposed
project would be exempt from SEPA review.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require administrative short plat approval. The application would be
reviewed within an estimated time frame of six to eight weeks. The 2021 administrative short plat application fee
is $5,680.50 ($5,410.00 each plus a 5% Technology Surcharge Fee). Each modification request is $262.50 ($250.00
each plus a 5% Technology Surcharge Fee). All fees are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land
use application submittal can be found on the City’s new website by clicking “Land Use Applications” on the
Community & Economic Development page, then “All Forms (A to Z).” The City now requires electronic plan
submittal for all applications.
Once Preliminary Short Plat approval is obtained, the applicant must complete the required improvements and
dedications, as well as satisfy any conditions of the preliminary approval before submitting for Final Short Plat
review. Once final approval is received, the plat may be recorded. The newly created lots may only be sold after
the plat has been recorded. In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction and building
permits would be required.
Public Notice: A minimum of one Public Information Sign is required for a Short Plat application. The applicant is
responsible for the procurement, installation and maintenance of the sign. Detailed information regarding the
land use application submittal requirements is provided on the City of Renton website (www.rentonwa.gov).
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Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would be required. Such fees would
apply to all projects and would be based on the current fee schedule and payable prior to building permit issuance.
The 2021 impact fees are as follows:
A Transportation Impact Fee based on $10,861.69 per each new detached dwelling unit.
A Parks Impact Fee based on $2,914.99 per each new detached dwelling unit.
A Fire Impact fee of $829.77 per each new detached dwelling unit.
Renton School District Impact Fee is $7,681.00 (plus a 5% surcharge fee) per each new detached dwelling
unit.
A handout listing Renton’s development-related fees is available on the City of Renton website for your review.
Note: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant is required to have the application
materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact Jill Ding, Senior
Planner at jding@rentonwa.gov for pre-screening.
Expiration: Upon approval, the Short Plat is valid for five years with a possible one year extension (RMC 4-7-
070M). It is the responsibility of the owner to monitor the expiration date.