HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF COMMENTS_PRE21-000433PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
508 Tobin Short Plat
508 S Tobin ST
PRE21-000433
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
December 16, 2021
Contact Information:
Planner: Angelea Weihs, 425.430.7312, aweihs@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewers: Yong Qi, 425.430.7439, yqi@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 assigned planner to have the documents pre-
screened.
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,
Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator, and
City Council).
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:December 9, 2021
TO:Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
FROM:Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT:Grissom 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. Existing hydrants can be counted toward the requirements if they meet current
code including 5-inch storz fittings. It appears existing hydrants will meet minimum code
requirements.
2. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $829.77 per single family unit.
Fee is paid at time of building permit. No fee for existing home which paid the fee in 2015.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required to be a minimum of 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 the buildings. There does not appear to be adequate fire
apparatus access to this proposed lot, as such it cannot be approved for short platting.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:December 16, 2021
June 20, 2011
TO:Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
FROM:Yong Qi, Civil Engineer III
SUBJECT:Steve Grissom Short Plat
508 S Tobin St
PRE21-000433
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 125380-0211.
The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by the
applicant.
Water
1. The project is within the City of Renton’s water service area in the Valley 196 hydraulic zone.
2. There is an existing 1” water service serving the existing home 508 S Tobin St on the southern
portion of the site (Facility ID No. LAT-022083).
3. There is an existing 12” water main south of the site in S. Tobin Street (Record Dwg: W-002005)
and the main can deliver 5,000 gallon per minute. The approximate static water pressure is 70
psi at a ground elevation of 34’.
4. Below is a summary of the existing fire hydrants in the vicinity of the site. Installation of
additional fire hydrants and/or modification of existing fire hydrants may be required by the
Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) to meet development standards.
a. Approximately 80’ west of the site along the northern frontage of S. Tobin Street (COR
Facility ID HYD-S-00050).
b. Approximately 160’ east of the site at the northeastern corner of the intersection of Logan
Avenue S. and S. Tobin Street (COR Facility ID HYD-S-00051).
5. Based on the review of project information submitted for the pre-application meeting, in order
to provide domestic and fire protection service to the development, developer constructed
improvements will include but are not limited to the items that follow:
a. Installation of a 1-inch water service and domestic water meter is required for the new
home. The meter will be installed by City forces along S Tobin St and a water meter permit is
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required. The sizing of the meter and of the private service line to the building shall be in
accordance with the most recent edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).
b. Installation of additional hydrants and/or fire sprinkler system as determined by the RRFA
based on the final fire flow demand and final site plan.
c. A double check valve assembly (DCVA) behind the water meter on private property is
required if a residential fire sprinkler system is installed.
d. The 1” service line shall be located in a private utilities easement where it passes through
the southern lot or access tract.
6. The development is subject to applicable water system development charges (SDC’s) fee and
meter installation fees based on the number and size of the meters for domestic uses. Current
fees can be found in the 2021 Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will be
charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
a. The SDC fee for water is based on the size of the new domestic water meter to serve the
project. The current water SDC fee is $ 4,450 per 1-inch meter.
b. Water service installation charges for the new proposed domestic water service is
applicable. Water service installation is $2,875 per 1-inch service line.
c. Drop-in meter fee is $ 460 per 1-inch meter.
d. The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=CityofRe
nton
SEWER
1. Sewer service is provided by the City of Renton.
2. There is an existing 15” PVC sewer south of the site flowing east to west in S. Tobin Street
(Record Dwg: S-190102). There is also an existing 8” PVC sewer north of the site flowing from
east to west in the alley (Record Dwg: S-044903). There is an existing 4” PVC side sewer serving
the existing home on the southern portion of the site. This sewer flows into a 6” PVC stub and
then into the 15’’ sewer main in S. Tobin Street.
3. The proposed new home will be required to install a new sewer stub to the existing 8’’ sewer
main within the alley. The new sewer stub shall conform to the standards in RMC 4-6-040 and
City of Renton Standard Details.
4. The development is subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee. SDC fee for
sewer is based on the size of the new domestic water to serve the project. Current fees can be
found in the 2021 Development Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will be charged
based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
a. The current sewer fee is $ 3,450 per 1-inch meter.
b. Final determination of applicable fees will be made after the water meter size has been
determined.
c. The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=Cityo
fRenton
Surface water
1. The existing site topography is generally flat. The site contains a single-family home in the
southern half of the site. The home is served by a gravel driveway. The northern half of the site
is composed of grass with no other improvements. There are no mapped on-site conveyance
systems.
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2. There is an existing Type 1 catch basin along the S. Tobin Street flowline adjacent to the site.
This catch basin captures drainage from the right of way and routes it to a public stormwater
conveyance system.
3. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart in the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Manual (2017
RSWDM) to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site. A drainage study
complying with the 2017 RSWDM will be required. Based on the City’s flow control map, this site
falls within the Peak Rate Flow Control Standard area (matching existing site conditions). The
site is located in the Lower Cedar River basin and Cedar Main Urban sub basin. Since the site
falls within Zone 1 of the Aquifer Protection Area (APA), open facilities, open conveyance
systems, and on-site BMPs that rely on infiltration are prohibited.
4. Drainage report and drainage plans based on 2017 RSWDM are required to be provided.
5. Any new storm conveyance installed on or off-site shall be designed and sized in accordance
with standards found in Chapter 4 of the 2017 RSWDM and shall account for the total upstream
tributary area, assuming developed conditions for onsite tributary areas and existing conditions
for any offsite tributary areas.
6. Appropriate on-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required to help mitigate the
new runoff created by this development to the maximum extend feasible. On-site BMPs shall be
evaluated as described in Section C.1.3 of the 2017 RSWDM. A preliminary drainage plan,
including the application of on-site BMPs, shall be included with the land use application, as
appliable to the project. The final drainage plan and drainage report must be submitted with the
utility construction permit construction.
7. A geotechnical report for the site is required and shall be submitted with the land use
application. Information concerning the soils, geology, drainage patterns, vegetation present,
water table and soil permeability, with recommendations of appropriate on-site BMP options
with typical designs for the site from the geotechnical engineer, shall be submitted with the
application.
8. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
9. All work proposed outside of the applicant’s property will require a permanent drainage
easement to be provided to the City and a temporary construction easement prior to any
permits being issued.
10. The current City of Renton Surface Water Standard Plans that shall be used in all drainage
submittals. The current City of Renton Standard details are available online at the City of Renton
website:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=990403&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton.
11. The development is subject to a surface water system development charge (SDC) fee. Fees will
be charged based on the rate at the time of construction permit issuance.
a. The 2021 Surface water system development fee is $0.80 per square foot of new impervious
surface, but no less than $2,000.00.
b. The full schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=CityofRe
nton
TRANSPOTATION
1. In accordance with RMC 4-6-060, if the site improvements and/or proposed building additions exceed an
overall valuation is greater than $150,000, the project site(s) shall be required to meet the City’s Complete
Streets Standards.
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a. S. Tobin Street is classified as a residential access street with an existing right-of-way (ROW) width of
approximately 60 feet with an existing paved width of approximately 40 feet. To meet the City’s
complete street standards for Residential Access streets, a minimum ROW width of 53 feet is required.
Per RMC 4-6-060, half street improvements as taken from the ROW centerline will be required and
include a minimum 13-foot paved road, 0.5 feet of cub and gutter, an 8-foot planting strip, and 5-foot
sidewalk, street trees and storm drainage improvements. No dedication would be required for this
project.
b. There is an existing 0.5’ concrete curb and an approximately 9’ concrete sidewalk directly adjacent to
the curb along the project frontage. The existing driveway is not ADA compliant.
c. A street modification would be required to keep any or all of the existing frontage improvements in
place along S. Tobin Street except the driveway cut which must be brought up to current ADA
standards.
2. S. Tillicum Street north of the site is classified as an alley. Per RMC 4-6-060, the minimum right
of way width for an alley is 16’. Per the King County Assessor’s Map, the existing right of way
width for S. Tillicum Street adjacent to the site is 10’. The existing pavement width is
approximately 10’. 6’ of right of way dedication along the alley frontage would be required.
Additional pavement will be required to provide 12’ of pavement along the project frontage.
3. Refer to City code 4-4-080 regarding driveway regulations:
a.Maximum driveway slope is 15%. Driveways which exceed 8% shall provide slotted drains at the lower
end with positive drainage discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage.
b. The maximum width of a single loaded garage driveway is 9-feet and the maximum width of a double
loaded garage driveway is 16-feet. If a garage is not present, the maximum driveway width is 16-feet.
c. Driveways shall not be closer than 5-feet to any property line.
4. Paving and trench restoration shall comply with the City’s Trench 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 construction permit issuance.
a. Unless noted otherwise in the Fee Schedule, for a single-family dwelling, the 2021 transportation
impact fee is $10,861.69.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. 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.
2. 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:
http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473
3. A landscaping plan and tree retention shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan
shall be on separate sheets.
4. Additional Building Permit Applications will be required for the following:
a. Any retaining walls that exceed 4 feet in height, as defined by RMC 4-4-040.
b. Detention vaults for storm water flow control.
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c. Demo of any existing structures on the project site(s).
5. 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:December 16, 2021
TO:Pre-Application File No. 21-000433
FROM:Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:508 Tobin Short Plat – 508 S Tobin ST
(Parcel No. 0007200040)
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 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 at 508 S Tobin St (Parcel number 0007200040).
The property is located within the Residential-8 (R-8) zone and Residential Medium Density
(RMD) Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation. The project site is 17,400 square feet in size
(0.39 acre). The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into 2 lots. The applicant proposes
a lot size of 6,598 SF for the northern lot (identified as Lot 1 in the staff comments) and 9,788 SF
for the southern lot (identified as Lot 2 in the staff comments). There are two existing access
points for the site, one at the north from the S Tillicum St public alley and one at the south, from
S Tobin St. The applicant proposes access to Lot 1 via S Tillicum St public alley. The applicant
proposes to retain access to Lot 2 via S Tobin Street. The site is currently occupied by an existing
single-family residence and two accessory structures, which are all proposed to be retained. The
site is mapped with a seismic hazard area and a wellhead protection area, zone 1.
Current Use: The property has an existing single-family residence and two detached accessory
structures, all of which are proposed to remain.
Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject property is located within the R-8 zoning
classification. The density range allowed in the R-8 zone is a minimum of 4.0 to a maximum of
8.0 dwelling units per 1 net acre. The Residential Medium Density Land Use designation is
intended to implement the R-8 zone. Development in the R-8 zone is intended to create
opportunities for new single family residential neighborhoods and to facilitate high-quality infill
development that promotes reinvestment in existing single-family neighborhoods. It is intended
to accommodate uses that are compatible with and support a high-quality residential
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environment and add to a sense of community. Detached single family residential dwelling units
are permitted uses within the R-8 zoning designation.
Density: Net density is calculated after the deduction of public and private streets and critical
areas from the gross project site. Based on a gross site area of 17,400 square feet (0.39 acres),
the proposal for 2 lots on the 0.39 gross acre site would result in a gross density of 5.00 dwelling
units per acre (2 lots / 0.39 net acres = 5.00 dwelling units per acre), which is within the density
range permitted in the R-8 zone. The applicant would be required to demonstrate compliance
with the net density requirements of the zone at the time of formal 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-8 standards” herein).
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size permitted in the R-8 zone is 5,000
square feet for parcels being subdivided. For short plats of parcels smaller than one acre, one lot
may be allowed to be 4,500 square feet in area provided all other lots meet the 5,000 square
foot minimum lot area. Minimum lot width is 50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for corner lots;
minimum lot depth is 80 feet. The following table evaluates each lot and compliance with the
minimum standards.
Lot #Size
Min. 5,000 sf
Width
Min. 50 ft, Corner 60 ft
Depth
Min. 80 ft
Compliance
1 6,598 72.5 91 Yes
2 9,788 72.5 135 Yes
Detailed information for the lots would be required at Short Plat submittal to show
compliance with the lot size, width, and depth requirements.
Building Standards – The R-8 standards allow a maximum building coverage of 50% of the lot
area. The maximum impervious coverage in the R-8 zone is 65%. The maximum wall plate height
is restricted to 24 feet, and the buildings shall be not more than two 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. The maximum wall plate height for detached accessory structures is
12 feet. The gross floor area must be less than that of the primary structure. Accessory
structures are also included in building lot coverage calculations.
The applicant would need to demonstrate that the existing single-family home and accessory
structures on proposed Lot 2 would comply with the maximum building coverage and
maximum impervious surface requirements of the zone at the time of formal land use
application. Building coverage, impervious surface requirements, and building height for the
new home on proposed Lot 1 would be verified 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-8 zone are: Front yard: 20 feet for the primary
structure; Rear yard: 20 feet; Side yards: 5 feet; and secondary front yard: 15 feet. Side yard
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along a street is defined as the yard requirement that is neither a front yard nor a rear yard, yet
it abuts a street right-of-way or private street.
The applicant would need to demonstrate that the existing single-family home and accessory
structures on proposed Lot 2 would comply with the required setback areas at the time of
formal land use application. Setback requirements for the new home on proposed Lot 1 would
be verified at the time of building permit review.
Residential Design and Open Space Standards: The Residential Design and Open Space
Standards contained in RMC 4-2-115 would be applicable to any new residential structures.
Access/Parking: The applicant proposes access to Lot 1 via S Tillicum St public alley. The
applicant proposes to retain access to Lot 2 via S Tobin Street. Alley access is the preferred
street pattern for all new residential development except in the Residential Low Density land
use designation (RC, R-1, and R-4 zones). All new residential development in an area that has
existing alleys shall utilize alley access. Each lot is required to accommodate off street parking
for a minimum of two vehicles.
Driveways: The maximum driveway slopes cannot exceed 15%. If the grade exceeds 15%, a
variance is required. The maximum width of single loaded garage driveways shall not exceed 9
feet and double loaded garage driveways shall not exceed 16 feet.
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, with the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways and those
zones with building setbacks less than ten feet (10'). In those cases, ten feet (10') of landscaping
shall be required where buildings are not located. 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, a certified nurseryman or other certified
professional.
Storm drainage facilities are required to comply with the minimum 15-foot perimeter
landscaping strip on the outside of the fence unless otherwise determined through the site plan
review or subdivision review process. Please refer to landscape regulations RMC 4-4-070 for
further general and specific landscape requirements.
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 fence taller than 6 feet shall require a building
permit or an explicit exemption from the Building Official. 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.
Significant Tree Retention: If significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for
alders and cottonwoods) are proposed to be removed, a tree inventory and a tree retention
plan along with an arborist report, tree retention plan and tree retention worksheet shall be
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provided with the formal land use application as defined in RMC 4-8-120. The tree retention
plan must show preservation of at least 30% of significant trees. 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. Please refer to
Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations RMC 4-4-130 for further general and specific tree
retention and land clearing requirements.
In addition to retaining 30% of existing significant trees, each new lot would be required to
provide a minimum tree density of 2 trees per 5,000 square feet of lot area onsite. Protected
trees that do not contribute to a lot's required minimum tree density shall be held in
perpetuity within a tree protection tract.
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 Short Plat application.
Critical Areas: The site is mapped with a seismic hazard area and a wellhead protection area,
zone 1. A geotechnical report may be required to demonstrate that site development would be
stable should a seismic event occur. The wellhead protection area may trigger the requirement
for a fill source statement for any fill brought to the site.
Environmental Review: Except when located in sensitive areas (such as wetland or protected
slopes) or lands covered by water, short plats of 9 or fewer residential lots are categorically
exempt from Environmental (SEPA) Review.
Permit Requirements: The proposal would require administrative short plat approval to
subdivide the property. The application would be reviewed within an estimated time frame of
six to eight weeks. The 2022 fee for an administrative short plat is $5,410.00. Any modification
requests to code standards are $260.00 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
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can also be found on the City’s website at https://www.rentonwa.gov/cms/
one.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=9666400.
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).
Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would be
required. Such fees would be payable prior to building permit issuance. Fees change periodically
and the fee in effect at the time of building permit issuance would be required. The 2022 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.
A Renton School District Impact Fee of $2,659 (plus a 5% processing charge) 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.
Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant shall have the
application materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please
contact Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner at aweihs@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7312 for an
appointment.
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.