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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPre-app Mtg Summary - 21-000297.pdf1 PRE-APPLICATION MEETING FOR Solera Townhomes PRE21-000297 CITY OF RENTON Department of Community & Economic Development Planning Division September 2, 2021 Contact Information: Planner: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov Public Works Plan Reviewer: Michael Sippo, 425-430-7298, msippo@rentonwa.gov Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425-276-9582, cthomas@rentonrfa.org 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). 2 FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: August 25, 2021 TO: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector SUBJECT: Solera Townhomes Comments based on the assumption that these units will be built under the International Residential Code. Starting February 1st, 2021, townhomes over 4 units will require sprinklers per state amendment. 1. The highest fire flow requirement would be for the proposed four-unit buildings at the rate of 3,250 gpm if built with non-rated construction and no fire sprinklers, which is the base residential code requirement for the proposed four-unit buildings. Four fire hydrants are required. One within 150-feet and three within 300-feet of each of the proposed buildings. Looped water mains are required to be provided for all buildings with fire flows over 2,500 gpm per city ordinance. The fire flow for the five-unit buildings would be 2,750 and fire flow for the six-unit buildings would be 3,000 gpm. These buildings are larger but are required to have residential style fire sprinkler systems fed from a domestic water meter. These building would require three fire hydrants each. 2. The fire impact fees are applicable at the rate of $829.77 per townhome unit. This fee is paid at building permit issuance. 3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required to be minimum 20 -feet wide fully paved, with 25-feet inside and 45-feet outside turning radius. Fire access roadways shall be constructed to support a 30-ton vehicle with 75-psi point loading. Access is required within 150-feet of all points on all buildings. Dead end streets that exceed 150-feet in length require an approved turnaround. The proposal as submitted does not meet minimum roadway widths of 20-feet. The proposal as submitted does not meet minimum turning radius of 25 -feet inside and 45-feet outside. The proposal as submitted does not meet the access requirement of being within 150-feet of fire apparatus access points. 3 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: August 31, 2021 TO: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner FROM: Michael Sippo, Civil Engineer III, Plan Review SUBJECT: Solera Townhomes 2805, 2822, 2826, 2828, 2830, 2832, 2834 Sunset Ln NE & 975 NE 12th ST PRE21-000297 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(s) 722780-1235, -1405 and -1785. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant and the Solera Master Site Plan land-use files (LUA18-000490 & LUA 20-000305). WATER 1. The project is within the City of Renton’s water service area in the Highlands 565-hydraulic zone. Note, the comments below are based on the assumption that the 12-inch water main in Harrington Pl NE (from NE 11th St to NE 12th St) will be design and construction as part of the current Civil Construction Permit C21- 001020. 2. The following high pressure (565 hydraulic zone) water mains exist adjacent to the site: a. 12-inch water main in NE Sunset Blvd (W-3179) east of the site with a capacity of 4,000 gallons per minute (gpm) b. 12-inch water main in NE 10th St (W-3875) south of the site with a capacity of 4,600 gpm c. 10-inch water main in Kirkland Ave NE (W-0092) northeast of the site with a capacity of 3,300 gpm d. 8-inch water main in NE 12th St (W-1418) north of the site with a capacity of 2,000 gpm 3. As part of the Solera Civil Construction Permit, C21-001020: a. 12-inch water main extensions are proposed and will be constructed in Jefferson Ave NE, NE 11th St, and Harrington Pl NE. The extensions will tie into the existing 12-inch water main in NE 10th St (W-3875) on the south end of the site, the existing 12-inch water main in NE Sunset Blvd (W- 3179) on the east end of the site, and the existing 8-inch water main in NE 12th St (W-1878) on the north end of the site (two connections). b. 8-inch water main stubs are proposed and will be constructed from the new 12-inch main in Jefferson Ave NE into Alley A and Alley C to serve development in Blocks C and D. The engineer should verify that the proposed size of these stubs is appropriate based on fireflow requirements from the Renton RFA. 4 c. The existing 8” low pressure (435 hydraulic zone) water main in Sunset Lane NE and Harrington Pl NE will be removed or abandoned and existing services in Harrington Pl NE will be transferred to the new 12” water main by City forces after construction of that main. 4. Static water pressure is approximately 91 psi at elevation 354. 5. Based on the project information submitted by the applicant for the pre-application meeting, Renton Regional Fire Authority has determined that the preliminary fire flow demand for the proposed development is 3,250 gpm for the three and four-unit buildings (assuming non-rated construction and no fire sprinklers), 2,750 gpm for the five-unit buildings, and 3,000 gpm for the six-unit buildings. Note, starting February 1st, 2021, townhomes over 4 units require sprinklers per State amendment. The following water system improvements are conceptual in nature and will be dependent upon final fire flow and hydrant location requirements determined by the Renton Regional Fire Authority upon submittal of sufficient information by the applicant: 6. Installation of looped water mains around the buildings since the fireflow demand exceeds 2,500 gpm. The layout of Block C submitted with the Land Use Application, LUA20-000305, and this pre-application does not provide space for a looped water main along the northern frontage. The applicant should work with the Renton RFA to obtain a required fireflow of 2,500 gpm or less for the townhomes in this area or provide space for a 15’ wide water utility easement (20’ wide if located between buildings) for a new 12” water main to connect from the 12” water main at the intersection of NE 11th St and Harrington Place to the existing 12-inch in NE 10th Street (W-3875). 7. Installation of water mains 8” minimum in diameter within the interior alleys and unit lot drives roads fronting the buildings. Final water main sizing will be determined based on final fireflow requirements from the Renton RFA. 8. A separate 1-inch minimum domestic water service line and meter is required for each for each townhome unit. 9. A DCVA is required downstream of the meter on private property for townhomes served by a fire sprinkler system. 10. Townhomes three stories or higher require a DCVA immediately downstream of the meter on private property for premise isolation. 11. A pressure reducing valve (PRV) is required downstream of the domestic water meters because the water pressure is over 80 psi. 12. Meter sizing shall be based on Uniform Plumbing Code meter sizing criteria. 13. Installation of a landscape irrigation meter and double check valve assembly (DCVA), as applicable. 14. Civil plans for the water main improvements will be required and must be prepared by a professional engineer registered in the State of Washington. Please refer to City of Renton General Design and Construction Standards for Water Main Extensions as shown in Appendix J of the City’s 2012 Water System Plan. 15. Adequate horizontal and vertical separation between the new water main and other utilities (storm sewer pipes and vaults, sanitary sewer, power, gas, electrical) shall be provided for the operation and maintenance of the water main. 16. Retaining walls, rockeries or similar structures cannot be installed over the water main unless the water main is inside a steel casing. 17. The site is located is not located within an Aquifer Protection Area. 18. The development is subject to assessment charges related to the Special Assessment District for the Highlands Water Main Improvements established by City Ordinance no. 5462. 19. The development is subject to the City’s Sunset Lane latecomers assessments for roadway and utilities improvements. 20. The development is subject to a water system development charge (SDC) fee. The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. The current 2021 water fee for a single 1-inch meter is $4,450.00 per meter, 1-1/2 inch meter is $22,50.00 and a 2-inch meter is $35,600.00. The SDC for fire meters based on fire-line supply size is $2,971.00 for 1-1/2 inch meter, $4,754.00 for a 2-inch meter, $9,508.00 for a 3-inch meter, $14,856.00 for a 4-inch meter and $29,712.00 for a 6-inch meter. A water system redevelopment credit is applicable to all existing water meters that were abandoned. 5 SEWER 1. Sewer service is provided by City of Renton. 2. There is an existing 8-inch wastewater main located in Sunset Lane NE (see City plan no. S-1114). 3. There is an existing 8-inch wastewater main located in the vacated right-of-way of Harrington Place NE (see City plan no. S-1114). 4. There is an existing 8-inch wastewater main located in NE 10th Street (see City plan no. S-3875). 5. There is an existing 8-inch wastewater main located in NE 12th Street (see City plan no. S-1114). 6. There is an existing private 8-inch wastewater main located across parcel number -1405 and the northwest portion of parcel -1205 which connects into a manhole in NE 12th Street (see City plan no. S-1114). This shall be cut and capped at the right of way prior to abandonment/removal. 7. The existing sewer main in the vacated Harrington right-of-way will be required to be abandoned and manhole MH0810 relocated or replaced onto the east property line of the 637730-0000 parcel. 8. All existing sewers will be required to be cut and capped during demolition of the properties. Existing easements could be abandoned after the sewers have been demoed. New sewers shall be installed to serve the development. 9. The developer will need to show how they propose to serve the new development with sanitary sewer service to each of the buildings. 10. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee. The 2021 SDC fee for sewer is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. The current sewer fee for a 1 - inch meter is $3,450.00 per meter, 1-1/2 inch meter is $17,250.00 and a 2-inch meter is $27,600.00. 11. See map comments below (next page): 6 SURFACE WATER 1. There is an existing 36-inch stormwater main located in NE 12th Street. 2. There is an existing 12-inch stormwater main located in Harrington Place NE. 3. There is an existing 18-inch stormwater main located in NE 10th Street. 7 4. There is an existing 12-inch stormwater main located at the intersection of NE 10th Street and Sunset Ln NE. 5. The Sunset Regional Stormwater Facility, which consists of bioretention cells to infiltrate stormwater, is located in the northeast corner of the Sunset Neighborhood Park. A portion of the tributary area directed to the regional facility includes approximately 0.77 acres in area from the Greater Highland Shopping Center north of NE 10th Street. 6. NE 12th Street is included in the Sunset Area Green Connections plan as outlined in the Sunset Area Surface Water Master Plan. Installation of stormwater facilities upgrades, including an 8-ft bioretention stormwater facility along the south side of NE 12th Street installed by the developer as a portion of Civil Construction Permit C21-001020 for the Solera Master Plan. 7. Sunset Ln NE is included in the Solera Master Plan and will be constructed as a portion of Civil Construction Permit C21-001020. 8. A drainage report complying with the current adopted version of the Renton Surface Water Design Manual (RSWM) will be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, the site falls within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard area matching Existing Site Conditions and is within the East Lake Washington Drainage Basin. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow chart to determine the type of drainage review required in the RSWDM. 9. Storm drainage improvements along all public street frontages (new internal site streets and existing public roads) are required to conform to the City’s street standards. New conveyance systems shall be designed and sized in accordance with the standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2017 Renton Surface Water Design Manual. The applicant will be required to complete a full upstream and downstream analysis of the existing conveyance system, which shall be submitted with the proposed land use application. 10. Any proposed detention and/or water quality vault shall be designed in accordance with the RSWM 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. 11. Appropriate on-site BMPs will be required to help mitigate the new runoff created by this development. 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 civil construction permit application. 12. A Construction Stormwater Permit from Department of Ecology has been obtained under the Solera Master project. 13. 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 (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 deve lopment will not result in soil erosion and sedimentation, landslide, slippage, or excess surface water runoff. 14. Any City utilities in existing public right-of-ways or easements that will be vacated or released as part of the site redevelopment will need to be relocated as part of the site redevelopment by the applicant. 15. Surface water system development fee is $0.80 per square foot of new impervious surface area, but not less than $2,000.00. Surface water system development fee for new single-family residences is $2,000 per residence. This is payable prior to issuance of the construction permit. TRANSPORTATION 1. The proposed development fronts Sunset Lane NE along the west property line(s) of parcel number 7227801225. Error! Reference source not found. is classified as a Residential Access Road. Existing right- of-way (ROW) width is approximately 50 feet. Sunset Lane NE is included in the Solera Master Plan and will be constructed as a portion of Civil Construction Permit C21-001020. 2. The proposed development fronts NE 10th Street along the south property line(s). Error! Reference source not found. is classified as a Residential Access Road. NE 10th Street was constructed as a portion of the City of Renton’s Sunset Lane NE Improvement Plan. 8 3. The proposed development fronts NE 12th Street along the north property line(s). NE 12th Street is classified as a Collector Arterial Road. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is approximately 50 feet. NE 12th Street is included in the Solera Master Plan and will be constructed as a portion of Civil Construction Permit C21- 001020. 4. The proposed development fronts Harrington Place NE along the west property line(s). Harrington Place NE is classified as a Residential Access Road. Existing right-of-way (ROW) width is approximately 50 feet. Sunset Lane NE is included in the Solera Master Plan and will be constructed as a portion of Civil Construction Permit C21-001020. 5. All new public streets for the development shall meet the minimum street standards as outlined in RMC 4- 6-060F. Alleys A, B and C may be required to become public with a minimum right-of-way width of 20’ based on planning and setback requirements. 6. Seven alleys each with a pavement width of 16-ft, are proposed to provide access to each townhome unit. a. Renton Regional Fire Authority has determined that the minimum alley width is 20’ and shall meet turning radii required for fire apparatuses. b. No parking is allowed within the 20-ft paved roadway of the alleys. 7. All street crossings shall meet ADA compliance. 8. 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. The maximum driveway width shall not exceed 30-feet. 9. Street lighting and street trees are required to meet current city standards. Street lighting design is included in the Solera Master Plan and will be constructed as a portion of Civil Construction Permit C21-001020. 10. A traffic impact analysis was reviewed as a portion of the Solera Master Plan Civil Construction Permit C21- 001020. 11. Payment of the transportation impact fee is applicable on the construction of the development at the time of application for the building permit. The current rate of transportation impact fee for a townhome is $10,861.69 per unit. 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 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. Maximum exposed retaining wall height is 6-ft and shall be setback a minimum of 3-ft from the right-of- way as outlined in RMC 4-4-040 – Fences, Hedges and Retaining Walls. 3. 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. 4. All construction utility 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: http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473 5. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2017 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 9 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 1, 2021 TO: Pre-Application File No. 21-000297 FROM: Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Solera Townhomes 2805 NE 12th St; 2822, 2828, 2830, 2832, 2834 Sunset Blvd NE (APNs 7227801235 and 7227801785) 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, 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 www.rentonwa.gov. Project Proposal: The applicant proposes to develop 90 fee-simple townhouse units as part of Blocks C and D of the Solera Master Plan. The original master site plan was approved under LUA18-000490 and included a total of 176 townhouse units to be developed in phases 4 and 5 of the project. The site plan was modified under LUA20-000305 and included a reduction in the number of townhouse units to 96 and a reduction in the number of phases for the Solera Master Site Plan from 5 phases to 3 phases. The proposed townhouses would be developed under phase 3, the final phase of the modified Solera Master Site Plan. The subject property is located on the north side of NE Sunset Blvd between NE 10th St., Harrington Pl NE, and Sunset Ln NE and is comprised of two parcels at 2805 NE 12th St and 2822, 2828, 2830, 2832, 2834 Sunset Blvd NE (APNs 7227801235 and 7227801235). The project site totals approximately 2.8 acres (10.8 acres overall for the entire Solera Master Site Plan area) and is located within the Center Village (CV) zoning classification and Urban design District D. As part of the approved modified Master Site Plan, the applicant is required to vacate Sunset Lane NE and dedicate a new spine road that is aligned with the Sunset Lane NE park loop and Jefferson Ave NE. As shown on the proposed site plan, access to the townhouses would be provided by a series of private alleys accessed via a driveway off of NE 11th St and a driveway off of the new spine road connecting NE 10th St and NE 11th St. Parking would be provided via tandem garages contained within the individual townhouse units. The site is located in a Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. Current Use: The subject property is comprised of two (2) parcels and Sunset Lane NE, which would be vacated as part of the Solera Master Site Plan. Zoning: The subject property is located within the Center Village zoning classification and Urban Design District D overlay. Attached dwelling units – Townhomes are permitted within the CV zone where not abutting NE Sunset Blvd east of Harrington Ave NE. In lieu of the Urban Design District standards, townhouses are subject to the standards of RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards applicable to the R-10 and R-14 zone. 10 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 “CV standards” herein) and any special requirements/limitations of the Sunset Area Community Planned Action Ordinance. Density – The density range allowed in the CV zone is a minimum of 20.0 to a maximum of 80.0 dwelling units per net acre (du/ac). Density Bonus Review allows densities of up to 30-percent above the maximum if the proposal meets affordable housing requirements of RMC 4-9-065. Based on previous analysis in the staff report for LUA20- 000305, a site-wide net density for the Solera Master Plan was determined to be approximately 71 du/ac (651 units / 9.2 net acres = ~71 du/ac). The applicant has proposed a smaller number of townhouse units in the subject proposal than was proposed and approved in the original master plan (90 units vs. 96 units). Therefore the applicant would be required to demonstrate compliance with the density range of the CV zone using net density calculations and a Density Worksheet would need to be submitted with the land use application. In addition, a minor master site plan modification would be required to be submitted with the land use application. Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth –The minimum lot size requirement of 25,000 square feet would be applicable to any CV zoned lot that would be created as part of subdivision, lot combination, lot line adjustment. There are no minimum lot width or depth requirements. Lot Coverage – The maximum lot coverage for buildings is 65% of total lot area or 75% if parking is provided within the building or within an on-site parking garage. Lot coverage is calculated using the horizontal area measured within the outside of the exterior walls of all principal and accessory buildings on a lot including all covered decks and porches. The maximum for the proposal would be 65-percent as surface parking is proposed for Block D. Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property line and any private access easement or tract. Minimum Front Yard 15 ft. The minimum setback may be reduced to 0 ft. through the site plan review process, provided blank walls are not located within the reduced setback. Maximum Front Yard 20 ft. Minimum Secondary Front Yard 15 ft. The minimum setback may be reduced to 0 ft. through the site plan review process, provided blank walls are not located within the reduced setback. Maximum Secondary Front Yard 20 ft. Minimum Rear Yard None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts a lot zoned residential. Minimum Side Yard None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned residential Clear Vision Area In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030. Building Orientation - The front entry of residential only uses shall be oriented to a public or private street developed to the City’s required street standards. Height – Maximum building is 50 ft., except 60 ft. if the ground floor of the building is in commercial use. With conditional use permit approval, heights may be increased if location, comprehensive plan, and effects on adjacent or abutting properties criteria listed in RMC 4-2-120C.16 can be met. Building height could not be reviewed as elevations were not provided. Refuse and Recycling Areas: Multi-family residences using thirty-five (35) gallon garbage carts or smaller must be provided either within the garage or outside. Storage within a garage must be appropriately sized to accommodate 11 both vehicles and refuse and recycling carts. Storage space for carts must measure at least two feet by six feet (2’ x 6’) floor area and sixty inches (60”) high. This space must be identified on floor plans. Storage located outside must measure at least two feet by six feet (2’ x 6’) in size and be located on the same lot as the dwelling in a side or rear yard. Outdoor storage must be adequately screened from public view, made of wood, masonry, or ornamental metal. A minimum of one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet per dwelling unit in multi-family residences shall be provided for recyclables deposit areas. A minimum of three (3) square feet per dwelling unit shall be provided for refuse deposit areas. A total minimum area of eighty (80) square feet shall be provided for refuse a nd recyclables deposit areas. See RMC 4-4-090 for additional information and standards. The submitted material does not show compliance with the refuse and recycling standards. Compliance with the refuse and recyclable standards for multi-family use must be demonstrated at the time of formal application. Landscaping: Except for critical areas, 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. The development standards require that all pervious areas within the property boundaries be landscaped. The following are typical landscaping requirements applicable to your proposal. Please refer to the landscaping regulations (RMC 4-4-070) in their entirety for additional general and specific requirements: Street frontage landscaping – Ten-feet of on-site landscaping is required along all public street frontages, with the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways and those zones with building setbacks less than ten-feet. In those cases, ten-feet of landscaping shall be required where buildings are not located. Street trees and landscaping within ROW - Minimum planting strip widths between the curb and sidewalk are established according to the street development standards of RMC 4-6-060. Street trees and groundcover are to be located in this area when present. Parking lot landscaping – Surface parking lots between 51 to 99 spaces requires 25sf of landscaping per parking space within the parking lot. Planters shall be sized to dimensions of at least 8-feet by 12-feet to accommodate trees as they mature. Perimeter parking lot landscaping at least 10-feet in width measured from the ROW is required. See RMC 4-4-070 for planting requirements. Please refer to landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) for additional general and specific landscape requirements. A conceptual landscape plan shall be submitted at the time of land use application. Tree Preservation: If significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for alders and cottonwoods) are proposed to be removed, a tree inventory, tree retention plan and worksheet, and arborist report shall be provided with the formal land use application as defined in RMC 4-8-120. The tree retention plan must show preservation of at least 10% of significant trees, and indicate how proposed building footprints would be sited to accommodate preservation of significant trees that would be retained (RMC 4-4-130H1.a). When the required number of protected trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a two-inch (2") caliper or an evergreen at least six feet (6') tall, shall be planted at a rate of twelve (12) caliper inches of new trees to replace each protected tree removed. 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. No trees or vegetation was identified for removal in the submitted materials. 12 The formal tree retention plan and arborist report submitted with the original land use application would be required to be complied with for Phase III of the project. Fences and Retaining Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences or walls as part of this project, the location must be designated on the landscape plan. A fence and/or wall detail should also be included on the plan as well. Maximum height for fences and retaining walls for residential uses is 6-feet. Please refer to RMC 4-4-040 for fence and retaining wall requirements. Parking: Townhouse development requires a minimum and maximum of 2 onsite parking stalls per dwelling unit. Parking spaces within the garages shall be a minimum of 9’x20’. Bicycle parking based on 0.5 spaces per one dwelling unit would be required for the project. The bicycle parking 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. Designated bicycle parking spaces within individual garages can count toward the minimum requirement. Compliance with the parking standards shall be demonstrated at the time of formal land use applicat ion. Please refer to RMC 4-4-080F for parking lot design standards. Additionally, the proposal would be required to provide one-half (0.5) bicycle parking space per one dwelling unit. The bicycle parking provided for the residents shall provide 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 within the dwelling units or on balconies do not count toward the bicycle parking requirement. However, designated bicycle parking spaces within individual garages (townhomes) can count toward the minimum requirement. Please review RMC 4-4-080F.10 and RMC 4-4-080F.1 for further general and specific bicycle parking requirements. Access: Driveway widths and quantity are limited by the driveway standards, in RMC 4-4-080I. Driveways shall not be closer than 5 feet (5’) to any property line and not exceed 40 percent of the street frontage. The width of any driveway shall not exceed 30 feet (30’). There shall be no more than one driveway for each one hundred sixty five feet (165') of street frontage serving any one property or among properties under unified ownership or control; for each one hundred sixty five feet (165') of additional street frontage another driveway may be permitted. 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 zoned lots 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 Unit Lot Drives: Unit lot drives may be constructed to serve unit lot subdivisions. Each unit lot drive may serve up to nine (9) unit lots and shall be accessed by a public street. The paved roadway shall be a minimum of sixteen feet (16') wide with curbing, although the Fire Department may require the paved roadway to be up to twenty feet (20') wide. There shall be an eight foot (8') wide landscaping strip between the curb and a five foot (5') wide sidewalk along one side of the unit lot drive. The City may elect to have a unit lot drive dedicated as a public roadway; however, the City may require the unit lot drive to be privately. Per modified Condition #19 as shown in the Hearing Examiner decision for LUA20 -000305 (Condition 1e), the applicant shall submit a street modification request with the Site Plan Review applications for Block C and Block D to modify the Unit Lot Drive standards and provide the private alley sections as shown on the townhome unit lot subdivision. The street modification decision shall be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager with the Site Plan decision. Residential Design and Open Space Standards (applicable to townhomes in the R-10 and RMF Zone): All new residential dwelling units in the R-10 and RMF zone would be subject to the Residential Design Standards outlined in RMC 4-2-115 for residential units in the R-10 and R-14 zone. Residential Design Review occurs as part of the Building Permit Review. For example, site design requirements for townhomes in the R-10 and RMF zones would require 350 square feet of common open space for each unit in the development. Open space may not have a slope greater than 5%. Each ground-related dwelling shall have a private yard that is at least 250 square feet in size with no dimension less than eight feet (8') in width. An additional two hundred fifty (250) square feet of open space per 13 unit shall be added to the required amount of common open space for each unit that is not ground related. An example of the residential design standard requirement includes building entry must take access from and face a street, park, common green, pocket park, pedestrian easement, or open space. Open space should be contiguous to the majority of the dwellings in the development, accessible to all dwellings, and shall be at least twenty feet (20') wide. All site design, open space, and residential design standards applicable to the R-10 and R-14 zone would be verified at the time of building permit application or through site plan review. Per modified Condition #11 as shown in the Hearing Examiner decision for LUA20 -000305(Condition 1b), the applicant shall raise the ground floor of the units in the three (3) townhome unit cluster buildings in Block D a minimum of three (3) feet above the grade of the NE 11th St and Harrington Pl NE sidewalk and provide an elevated stoop entrance for each unit. Additionally, the Applicant shall provide articulation, materials, and glazing, beyond what is required by the R-10 and R-14 Residential Design and Open Space Standards, along the side elevations of the townhomes facing the street that is similar to a front elevation. These ground level features and additio nal exterior side wall articulation shall be shown on the elevation plans submitted with the Administrative Site Plan Review application for Block D to be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager. Per Modified Condition #11 as shown in the Hearing Examiner decision for LUA20-000305 (Condition 1c), the applicant shall submit open space plans for Block C and Block D that clearly indicates the amount of common open space meeting the standards of RMC 4-2-115E.2 or where applicable RMC 4-1-240B.3, if approved. Any approved fee-in-lieu shall be paid prior to issuance of the first building permit on the respective block. The open space plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to the Block C and Block D site plan issuance. Critical Areas: The site is located in a Wellhead Protection Area Zone 2. The City may require an applicant to prepare a hydrogeologic study if the proposal has the potential to significantly impact groundwater quantity or quality, and sufficient information is not readily available. Such a report shall be prepared by a qualified professional at the applicant’s expense. At a minimum, a fill source statement will be required for any offsite soils brought to the site. Environmental Review: The subject property is within the Sunset Area Planned Action. When a project is proposed within a planned action area, the environmental review consists of verifying that the proposal meets the requirements of the planned action ordinance. An environmental checklist must be completed and submitted with the application to verify compliance with the EIS. No other environmental action is required if the proposal is compliant with the planned action. If the proposal exceeds the development thresholds or alters the assumption and analysis specified in the planned action ordinance, further environmental review may be required. Per Condition #14 of LUA18-000490, The Applicant shall provide implementation procedures for each of the mitigation measures identified in Attachment B of the Sunset Area Planned Action Ordinance #5813 or provide a written narrative of how the particular measure is not applicable to the project. The Planned Action mitigation implementation procedures shall be submitted with each Administrative site plan review application for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to site plan issuance. Unit Lot Subdivision: The unit lot subdivision process is intended to allow the creation of unit lots for townhouse development through established subdivision procedures while generally only applying development standards to the parent site as a whole rather than to individual unit lots. See RMC 4-7-090 Unit Lot Subdivisions for additional standards. Principles of Acceptability: Parent Site: The whole parent site shall comply with all development standards as though it were a standalone lot. Access: The parent site shall have direct vehicular access to a public street. Each unit lot shall have direct vehicular access to either a public or private roadway (see RMC 4-6-060K, Unit Lot Drives). Physical Characteristics: A proposed subdivision may be denied because of the presence of flood, inundation, wetland conditions, steep slopes, unstable soils, mineshafts or other unsuitable site 14 characteristics. Construction of protective improvements may be required as a condition of approval, and such improvements shall be noted on the final plat. Drainage: Make adequate provision for drainage ways, streets, alleys, other public ways, water supplies and sanitary wastes. Exemptions: 1. Residential Development Standards: Individual unit lots are exempt from the following standards of RMC 4-2-110A, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures): maximum net density, minimum lot size, minimum lot width, minimum lot depth, yard setbacks, maximum building coverage, and maximum impervious surface area. 2. Landscaping: Individual unit lots are exempt from the following subsections of Section 4-4-070, Landscaping: a. RMC 4-4-070F1, Street Frontage Landscaping Required; b. RMC 4-4-070F2, Street Trees and Landscaping Required Within the Right-of-Way on Public Streets; and c. RMC 4-4-070F3, Front Yard Trees Required When Street Trees Are Not Located Within the Right- of-Way Abutting a Front Yard. 3. Parking: The number of parking spaces required for attached dwellings pursuant to RMC 4-4-080F10d, Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use, may be averaged and dispersed among unit lots or within the parent site; however, at least one parking space shall be provided within each unit lot. (Ord. 5917, 12-10- 2018) 4. Access: Primary access for individual unit lots may be from a public alley. Unit Lot Subdivision Requirements: Unit Lots: Parent sites developed or proposed to be developed with attached townhouse dwellings may be subdivided into unit lots and the remainder of the parent site shall be platted as one or more tracts. The whole parent site shall meet applicable development standards. Any private open space or private amenities for a dwelling unit shall be provided on the same unit lot as the dwelling unit. Siting of Unit Lots: Unit lot subdivisions that propose to incorporate one or more unit lot drives (refer to RMC 4-6-060K, Unit Lot Drives) shall site unit lots as follows: a. For unit lot drives serving six (6) unit lots or less: At least one unit lot shall be situated towards a public street with nothing other than open space between the public right-of-way and the unit lot. b. For unit lot drives serving seven (7) unit lots or more: At least two (2) unit lots shall be situated towards a public street with nothing other than open space between the public right-of-way and the unit lots. Parent Site: Prior to a unit lot subdivision or any subsequent platting actions, additions or modifications to the structure(s), the applicant shall demonstrate that the whole parent site will comply with applicable standards and requirements of this Title (i.e., the parent site shall be reviewed as though it is a single lot without any unit lots or tracts within). For example, building coverage of the parent site shall include all qualifying structures within the development, including those located or proposed to be located upon individual unit lots. Portions of the parent site not subdivided for individual unit lots shall be platted as a tract and owned in common by the owners of the individual unit lots, or by a homeowners’ association comprised of the owners of the individual unit lots. Density: The density of the parent site shall not exceed the maximum net density of the zone. Only one dwelling unit shall be located on a unit lot. Design and Open Space Standards: RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards, as applied to the R-10 and R-14 zones shall apply to unit lot subdivisions within the RMF and CV zones. Unit lot 15 subdivisions within the RMF and CV zones shall be exempt from RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations. (Ord. 5917, 12-10-2018) Permit Requirements: The proposal is required to obtain, administrative site plan approval, and an administrative minor site plan review modification. All applications would be reviewed concurrently in an estimated time frame of 6-8 weeks following acceptance of a complete application. The 2021 Site Plan Review application fee is $3,800.00, , and the Minor Modification fee is 50% of the total project application fee (based on original project fee associated with LUA18-000490). Any modification requests to code standards are $250.00 per modification. There is an additional 5% technology fee at the time of land use application. 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)” at https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/ Documents/Browse.aspx?startid=867190&cr=1. The City now requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. The City’s Electronic File Standards can also be found on the City’s website at https://www.rentonwa.gov/cms/ one.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=9666400. In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction and building permits would be required. For unit lot subdivisions, construction may commence upon approval of a site plan and issuance of a building permit prior to final subdivision approval and recording if all applicable permits and approvals have been obtained by the applicant. However, no dwelling unit or unit lot may be sold, transferred, occupied or conveyed prior to final subdivision approval and recording. Public Information Sign - Public Information Signs are required for all Type II and Type III Land Use Permits (Site Plan Review), as classified by RMC 4-8-080. Public Information Signs are intended to inform the public of potential land development, specific permits/actions being considered by the City, and to facilitate timely and effective public participation in the review process. The applicant must follow the specifications provided in the public information sign handout (see land use forms on City website). The applicant is solely responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance, removal, and any costs associated with the sign. Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would be required for new multi- family apartment units. Such fees would apply to all projects and would be calculated at the time of building permit application and payable prior to building permit issuance. The 2021 application fees are as follows: • A Transportation Impact Fee based on $10,861.69 per each new townhouse unit; • A Parks Impact Fee based on $2,914.99 per each new townhouse unit; • Renton School District Impact Fee currently assessed at $7,681.00 per new townhouse unit; and • A Fire Impact fee of $829.77 per each new townhouse unit. A handout listing Renton’s development-related fees is available on the City of Renton website for your review. Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant shall have the materials pre- screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact Alex Morganroth, Senior Planner at 425-430-7219 or amorganoth@rentonwa.gov to schedule a virtual prescreen appointment. Expiration: Per Condition #33 of LUA18-000490 (reconsideration), individual final plats for all phases of the subdivision shall be submitted within five (5) years from the date of preliminary plat approval. Extension(s) of the preliminary plat approval may be considered via RMC 4-7-080(L)(1) and (2).