Current Land Use Applications

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NOTICE OF LAND USE APPLICATIONS

Following is a list of land use applications that have been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development - Planning Division. The following briefly describes the applications and the necessary Public Approvals. Please include the project number when calling to ensure proper file identification. If you have questions about a proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional information by mail, contact the project planner listed. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decisions made. Because language of land use actions is often complicated, please visit the Land Use Application Terms for further information.

• To learn more about a proposal: Call the planner assigned to the proposal. Names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses are listed with each land use action. Or, visit the permit center, located at 1055 S. Grady Way - 6th Floor, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays and review the files for the proposal. Phone: (425) 430-7200.
• To comment on a proposal: Send your written comments to the Project Manager listed, Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) - Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, and be sure to include your name and address. (E-mail comments will not be accepted unless they are followed up with written and signed comments.) Comments will be accepted until the time a staff report is prepared for the decision or recommendation, with a minimum comment period of at least 14 days (30 days for shoreline proposals). If you submit a written comment, you will be sent a copy of the decision or recommendation. All written comments become part of the permanent record.
• To appeal a permit decision: Appeals of decisions must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510.

LAND USE APPLICATIONS

_{( Updated November 18, 2009)}

PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-144, TEMP2 / Petrovitsky Vehicle Storage Tp

• Description: The applicant is requesting a temporary use permit for a vehicle storage yard located at 12509 and 12517 SE Petrovitsky Road. The subject site is approximately 1.93 acres and is located in the Residential 4 (R-4) dwelling units per net acres zone. The site is currently being used for vehicle storage and has been contacted by the City's Code Compliance Division. No changes are proposed to the existing condition of the site. The applicant provided a Critical Areas Evaluation with the application materials.
• General Location: 12509 SE Petrovitsky Rd
• Public Approvals: Tier 2 Temp Use Permit
• Contact: Vanessa Dolbee, tel: 425-430-7314, email: vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: McBride James D, Julin & McBride Ps, email: mcbride@julin-mcbridelaw.com
• Date of Application: October 28, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: November 10, 2009
• Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Vanessa Dolbee, Project Manager, CED - Planning Division by 5:00 PM on November 24, 2009. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7314.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-143, CU-H / Evangelical Chinese Ch Office

• Description: The applicant is requesting approval of a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of a 1,.480 square foot single family residence into a church office; the church facility is located on an abutting parcel to the south.. The subject site is 8,181 square feet in size and is located in the R-8 zone. No modifications to the existing structure are proposed. Access to the site would continue to be from Lynnwood Avenue NE. The proposed project is categorically exempt from SEPA.
• General Location: 1042 Lynnwood Ave NE
• Public Approvals: Hearing Examiner Cond. Use
• Contact: Gerald Wasser, tel: 425-430-7382, email: gwasser@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Chen Cecil Y, 13417 SE 330th Pl, email: cecilchen1@aol.com
• Date of Application: October 27, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: October 30, 2009
• This matter is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on December 22, 2009, at 9:00 AM, Council Chambers, Seventh Floor, Renton City Hall. If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Development Services Divison, (425) 430-7282, to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7382.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-141, SME, V-A, SMV / Lindahl Addition Variances

• Description: The applicant is requesting a shoreline exemption for the construction of an addition to an existing single-family residence located at 3719 Lake Washington Boulevard North within the Residential 8 (R-8) dwelling units per net acre zone. The site is located within 200 feet of Lake Washington therefore the development is subject to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Additionally the applicant is requesting two variances; the first variance is from RMC 4-2-110A to allow a 3.416-foot side yard setback instead of the 5-foot side yard setback required in the R-8 zone and the second variance is from RMC 4-3-090L.14.b to allow a 16.916 setback from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of Lake Washington instead of the 25-foot setback required by the SMP. The site is accessed from Lake Washington Boulevard. The proposed 108 square foot addition would be located on the third story of the existing house within the existing building footprint.
• General Location: 3719 Lake Washington Blvd N
• Public Approvals: Shoreline Exemption, Shoreline Variance, Administrative Variance
• Contact: Vanessa Dolbee, tel: 425-430-7314, email: vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Kevin Lindahl, 3719 Lake Washington Blvd N, RENTON, WA /
• Date of Application: October 16, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: October 29, 2009
• This matter is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on December 01, 2009, at 9:00 AM, Council Chambers, Seventh Floor, Renton City Hall. If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Development Services Divison, (425) 430-7282, to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7314.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-140, PP, ECF / Wilson Park Preliminary Plat

• Description: The applicant is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review and approval of a Preliminary Plat for the subdivision of a 108,884 square foot parcel in the R-1, R-8 and R-14 zones and in the Urban Separator Overlay. The proposal encompasses 13 lots and 4 tracts (for open space and storm detention). The proposed lots range in size from 4,639 square feet to 6,512 square feet with a density of 7.99 dwelling units per acre. The proposed lots are intended for the future construction of single family residences. The southwestern portion of the site contains a small area of steep slopes. Access to the proposed lots would be via a new street off of S 55th Street; a secondary access for emergency vehicles is also proposed.
• General Location: 720 S 55th St
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Preliminary Plat
• Contact: 
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Shupe Holmberg, Baima & Holmberg Inc, email: SHUPE@BAIMAHOLMBERG.COM
• Date of Application: October 16, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: November 02, 2009
• This matter is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on December 15, 2009, at 9:00 AM, Council Chambers, Seventh Floor, Renton City Hall. If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Development Services Divison, (425) 430-7282, to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at .

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-139, V-A / Vidmar Setback Variance

• Description: The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Variance from the provisions of the Renton Municipal Code (RMC 4-2-110A) regulating side yard setbacks in the Residential - 8 dwelling units per acre (R-8) zone. The applicant is proposing to construct a carport within the side yard setback in association with a single-family residence on a 7,327 square foot site.The variance would be for a side yard setback varying from 8.5-feet to 11.2-feet where 20-feet is required for attached carports or garages acessed from a side yard street. Access to the proposed carport would be from Beacon Avenue South.
• General Location: 504 Renton Ave S
• Public Approvals: Administrative Variance
• Contact: Gerald Wasser, tel: 425-430-7382, email: gwasser@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: John Vidmar, 504 Renton Ave S, RENTON, WA /
• Date of Application: October 16, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: November 09, 2009
• Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Gerald Wasser, Project Manager, CED - Planning Division by 5:00 PM on November 23, 2009. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7382.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-136, ECF, SM, SMC / Brennan Dock and Boatlift

• Description: The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review, a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit and a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the construction of a new 80-foot long dock and installation of a pre-manufactured, freestanding, portable, marine grade aluminum boatlift in association with a single family residence on the shore of Lake Washingtron, a Shoreline of Statewide Significance. The project site is an 8,517 square foot slot in the Residential - 8 dwelling units per acre (R-8) zone. Dock construction would be accomplished by driving eight 8-inch diameter steel piles via a barge-mounted drop hammer pile driving system. Boatlift assembly would done with common hand tools. Because boatlifts are not specifically identified in the Shoreline Master Program regulations, approval of a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit is required prior to their installation.
• General Location: 3411 Lake Washington Blvd N
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Shoreline Management, Conditional Shoreline Mgmt
• Contact: Gerald Wasser, tel: 425-430-7382, email: gwasser@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Jerry Brennan, 3405 Lake Washington Blvd N, email: jerry_brennan@yahoo.com
• Date of Application: October 09, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: October 22, 2009
• This matter is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on December 08, 2009, at 9:00 AM, Council Chambers, Seventh Floor, Renton City Hall. If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Development Services Divison, (425) 430-7282, to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7382.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-134, ECF, SM, SMC / Football Northwest Platform Li

• Description: The applicant has requested an Environmental Determination, approval of a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit and a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the installation of a pre-manufactured, freestanding platform (boat) lift in association with an existing dock on Lake Washington, a Shoreline of Statewide Significance. The proposed project is associated with the Seattle Seahawks Headquarters and Training Facility on a 721,580 square foot lot in the Commercial/Office/Residential (COR) Zone. The proposed platform lift would be transported to the site by barge and positioned by a barge-mounted crane. All work would take place within the construction window established by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
• General Location: 12 Seahawks Way
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Shoreline Management, Conditional Shoreline Mgmt
• Contact: Gerald Wasser, tel: 425-430-7382, email: gwasser@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Alan Foltz, Waterfront Construction Inc, email: foltz@waterfrontconstruction.com
• Date of Application: October 08, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: October 09, 2009
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7382.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-121, AAP / Holliday-Zastoupil Aap

• Description: Applicant is requesting an Additional Animals Permit to allow 1 dog, 3 birds, 2 goats, 28 chickens, and 67 rabbits on a 15,142 square foot lot within the Residential-8 zoning designation. Per City Code, the applicant shall apply for the obtainment of an Additional Animals Permit [RMC 4-9-100] to allow for the extra animals beyond those permitted by the Code. The Code permits three household pets, three small lot domestic, and two large lot domestic animals without an Additional Animals Permit if lot size requirements are met. The facilities for the animals would be located within the southern portion of the property behind the primary residence. A cleared and fenced area for the goats and chickens to roam for exercise is located between the southern property line and the facilities for the animals.
• General Location: 19405 104th Ave SE
• Public Approvals: Additional Animals Permit
• Contact: 
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Maria Holliday-Zastoupil, 19405 104th Ave SE, RENTON, WA /
• Date of Application: September 21, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: September 30, 2009
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at .

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-114, PP, ECF / Truvest Preliminary Plat

• Description: The applicant is requesting a 9-lot plat with 2 tracts. The plat was submitted to King County as a short plat but was transferred on 8-26-09 to the City prior to the County issuing a decision. The City considers the application a full subdivision and it is vested to County standards. A lot line adjustment was previously approved for this property by the City under file number LUA08-075 TRACTS: ONE FOR DRAINAGE AND ONE FOR WETLANDS. No decision at the City No engineering plans submitted
• General Location: King County, ANNEXED.
• Public Approvals: 
• Contact: Gerald Wasser, tel: 425-430-7382, email: gwasser@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Watts Gary, Po Box 1754, RENTON, WA /
• Date of Application: 
• Notice of Complete Application: August 31, 2009
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7382.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-112, ECF, SA-H / Drofiak Apartments

• Description:      **** This Project Was Placed On Hold Nov 09, 2009 *****
  The applicant is requesting Hearing Examiner Site Plan Review and Environmental (SEPA) Review for the construction of a 3-story, approximately 33-foot tall multi-family apartment building. The 19,889 square foot site is located within the residential Multi-Family (RMF) zoning designation. The proposed building would include 10,879 square feet of residential space within 8 residential units. The applicant is requesting a parking modification in order to reduce the number of parking spaces required to be provided from 16 to 14 stalls. The 14 stalls would be located within a surface parking lot west of the proposed building. Access to the site would be provided off of SE Petrovitsky Road via one curb cut. There are no critical areas located on site.
• General Location: 12228 SE Petrovitsky Rd
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Site Plan
• Contact: Rocale Timmons, tel: 425-430-7219, email: rtimmons@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Precision and Design, Po Box 8081, email: RUSLAN@GSSCIVIL.COM
• Date of Application: September 08, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: September 24, 2009
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7219.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-076, SA-A, ECF / New Life Church Phase 2

• Description:      **** This Project Was Placed On Hold Jul 27, 2009 *****
  The applicant is requesting an Environmental (SEPA) Review and Administrative Site Plan Review for the construction of 45 additional parking stalls west of Madsen Creek, 194 parking stalls east of Madsen Creek, the completion of the fire lane (which was required by LUA08-081 for the construction of a 36,000 square foot Church auditorium with 264 associated parking stalls), a vehicle bridge of Madsen Creek, athletic field, and a 2,000 square foot restroom/storage/concessions building. The site is located on the south side of Maple Valley Highway at 15711 - 152nd Avenue SE, and is comprised of 56.65 acres. The subject parcel is zoned Residential 14 (R-14) du/ac and is currently the location of the New Life Church, which also contains a private school. The exiting church and school building is 93,000 square feet with 599 associated parking stalls, which are proposed to remain. Access to the site would be via the existing driveways off of 152nd Avenue SE. The subject site contains many critical areas, which include; Seismic Hazards, Steep Slopes, Landslide Hazards Areas, Erosion Hazard Area, Streams, and Wetlands. As such, the applicant has provided a Stream and Wetland study and a Geotechnical report. The applicants are proposing to remove five trees for the new parking spaces. Stormwater would be collected in a new proposed stormwater facility. The proposed project would require approximately 5,000 cubic yards of grading.
• General Location: 15711 152nd Ave SE
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Administrative Site Plan
• Contact: Vanessa Dolbee, tel: 425-430-7314, email: vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Ivana Halvorsen, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc, email: ihalvorsen@barghausen.com
• Date of Application: July 15, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: July 27, 2009
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7314.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-024, ECF, LLA, V-H / Springbrook Ridge Pud

• Description: The applicant is requesting an Environmental Review (SEPA) and Preliminary Planned Urban Development (PPUD) for a mixed-use development including office, retail and residential uses. In addition, the applicant has requested a Lot Line Adjustment and a Hearing Examiner Variance from RMC 4-4-130 to allow the removal of trees in a stream buffer. The subject site is located south of SE 172nd Street, west of Benson Road S and east of Benson Dr. (SR 515). The site is comprised of two vacant parcels totaling 164,828 square feet (3.78 acres) located within the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone. The proposed lot line adjustment would create two parcels Lot 1 that would be 1.98 acres and Lot 2 that would be 1.80 acres. The applicant has proposed a 97 unit multi-family complex on Lot 1. This development would have a density of 50.30 dwelling units per acre. Lot 2 would be developed with a mixed-use building with retail on the ground floor and office above. Access to the site would be gained from SE 172nd Street, Benson Dr. and Benson Road S. The site contains Coal Mine Hazards, Steep Slopes and a Class 4 Stream, as such, the applicant provided a Geotechnical Report with a Coal Mine Assessment, Stream and Wetland Delineation and Study and a Secondary Steam Study and Mitigation Plan. In addition, the applicant also provided a Preliminary Storm Drainage Report and a Transportation Impact Study. The applicant has proposed to retain 70 significant trees on the subject site. The subject development proposes frontage improvements along SE 172nd Street although, they have asked for a waiver for frontage improvements along Benson Road S. The development would also provide water, sewer and drainage improvements. 8/24/09 - Variance no longer required, fee will be refunded to applicant. Refund taken out of environmental category by mistake.
• General Location: SE 172nd ST. & Benson RD. S. & Benson Dr
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Lot Line Adjustment, Hearing Examiner Variance
• Contact: Vanessa Dolbee, tel: 425-430-7314, email: vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Katherine Laird, Century Pacific, 1201 THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 1680 / SEATTLE, WA 98101
• Date of Application: February 12, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: February 20, 2009
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7314.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA09-003, SHP-H, ECF / Lakeside Rei Short Plat

• Description:      **** This Project Was Placed On Hold Mar 27, 2009 *****
  The applicant is requesting Environmental (SEPA) Review and Hearing Examiner approval of a Short Plat for the subdivision of a 1.36-acre site into 7-lots for the eventual development of single-family residences with tracts for access, a Category 4 wetland, and recreation/drainage. The site generally slopes to the north. The project is vested to King County regulations and is being processed in the City of Renton. King County applicable zoning is R-8. The proposed density is 5.15 dwelling units per gross acre. Lots would range in size from 4,002 to 4,683 square feet. The site would be accessed from 116th Avenue SE via the access tract ending in a temporary cul-de-sac easement. King County has previously approved a Road Standards Variance (Road Variance L07V0075) for this project.
• General Location: 18621 116th Ave SE
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Short Plat
• Contact: Gerald Wasser, tel: 425-430-7382, email: gwasser@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Lakeside Real Estate Investments, LLC, PO BOX 69563 / SEATAC WA 98168
• Date of Application: January 27, 2009
• Notice of Complete Application: March 19, 2009
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7382.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA08-150, FP / Talbot Ridge Est Final Plat

• Description: 22 LOT FINAL PLAT VESTED TO KING COUNTY CODE AND THE R-6 ZONING DESIGNATION. RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY. SUBDIVISION OF A 4.3 ACRE LOT FOR 22 LOT PLAT TO INCLUDE STORM FACILITIES, STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND STREET LIGHTING. ALL WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES THROUGH SOOS CREEK WATER AND SEWER UTILITY DISTRICT. THIS PROJECT WAS INITIATED THROUGH KING COUNTY.
• General Location: SE 192nd St and 102nd Ave Se- Talbot Rid
• Public Approvals: Final Plat
• Contact: Rick Moreno, tel: 425-430-7278, email: rmoreno@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Cliff Williams, Development Management Company, 5326 SW MANNING ST / SEATTLE WA 98116
• Date of Application: December 31, 2008
• Notice of Complete Application: March 02, 2009
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7278.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA08-139, ECF, CU-H / Orange Grove Cottages Pud

• Description:      **** This Project Was Placed On Hold Feb 16, 2009 *****
  The applicant is requesting Preliminary Planned Urban Development (PUD) approval, Environmental Review and a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit for stand alone residential in the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone. The subject site is located on the east side of Bremerton Ave. NE, just south of NE 4th Street at 330 Bremerton Avenue NE. The site consists of two separate parcels totaling 78,458 square feet in the CA zone and the NE 4th Street Business District Overlay. The site currently contains two single-family homes and their associated outbuildings, which are proposed to be removed. The concept for the PUD is to create a small, intimate neighborhood of 25 detached cottages and townhomes on individual lots resulting in a net density of 16.89 dwelling units per acre. Proposed lot sizes range from 2096 square feet to 1034 square feet. The site would be access via a looped public road with two access points on Bremerton Avenue NE. The applicant has proposed 52 parking spaces for the development located in detached garages, attached garages, parallel spaces, and open parking stalls. The applicant has proposed to replant removed trees with 48 new trees. There are no critical areas on site. The applicant submitted a Traffic Study, Geotechnical Engineering Study and a Critical Areas Reconnaissance Report. The applicant is proposing frontage improvements along Bremerton Avenue NE and a water quality detention vault.
• General Location: 330 Bremerton Ave NE
• Public Approvals: Hearing Examiner Cond. Use, Environmental (SEPA) Review
• Contact: Vanessa Dolbee, tel: 425-430-7314, email: vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Craig Krueger, ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC, email: crag.krueger@esmcivil.com
• Date of Application: November 19, 2008
• Notice of Complete Application: December 02, 2008
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7314.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA08-117, ECF, SA-M, CU-H / Triton Towers Expansion

• Description: The applicant is requesting Master Site Plan approval Hearing Examiner Conditional Use and Environmental Review for the addition of four office buildings (TT-4 - TT-7) and one roof top Helicopter Pad to the Triton Tower office complex or the addition of two office buildings, one residential building with commercial on the first floor and one hotel in addition to a development agreement. The proposed development is located at 555 South Renton Village Place and would be developed on 3 parcels; #1923059023, #1923059001, and #7231600542. The subject site is 923,576 square feet or 21.085 acres and is zoned Commercial Office (CO). There are three existing office buildings on site, which are to remain. The proposed four new buildings would be 11 stories in height and would not extend in to the FAR PART 77 Air Space for Renton Municipal Airport. The proposal includes four new parking garages and new surface parking lots in addition to retaining some existing surface parking resulting in 3,212 parking spaces for the site. The gross area for the four new office buildings and four new parking garages would be 1,137,129 square feet and 659,389 square feet respectively. There would be two access points to TT-7 from South Renton Village Place and five access points to the remaining Triton Towers office buildings (proposed and existing) from South Renton Village Place, Talbot Road S and SW Grady Way. There are two additional access points to adjoining properties to the West and South. A tributary to Rolling Hills Creek runs along the southern property boundary. As such, a stream and wetland evaluation was provided with the application. In addition, to the stream and wetland evaluation a geotechnical report and traffic study were provided. The applicants have indicated that the proposal would result in a net gain of 29 trees on site and new fire lines, storm and sanitary infrastructure would be provided across the site.
• General Location: 707 S Grady Way
• Public Approvals: Hearing Examiner Cond. Use, Environmental (SEPA) Review, Master Plan Review
• Contact: Vanessa Dolbee, tel: 425-430-7314, email: vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Keith Maehlum, Renton Properties, LLC, email: kmaehlum@halrealestate.com
• Date of Application: October 09, 2008
• Notice of Complete Application: October 28, 2008
• This matter is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on December 22, 2009, at 9:00 AM, Council Chambers, Seventh Floor, Renton City Hall. If you are interested in attending the hearing, please contact the Development Services Divison, (425) 430-7282, to ensure that the hearing has not been rescheduled. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7314.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA08-097, ECF, PP / Cavalla Preliminary Plat

• Description: The applicant has submitted an amended Cavalla Preliminary Plat application originally filed with the King County Department of Development and Environmental Services for Environmental (SEPA) Review and Preliminary Plat approval. The subdivision of the 9.40 acre site would result in 49 - lots used for the eventual development of single family residences; with tracts for stormwater and joint use driveways. The project site is located within the City's Residential - 4 (R-4) dwelling units per acre zoning designation; however, the project is vested to King County's R-4 zoning designation's development regulations. Access is proposed via 162nd and 164th Ave SE which is proposed to be improved as part of the plat improvements. Internal access is proposed via two new public streets connecting 162nd Ave SE to 164th Ave SE. The subject property was annexed to the City of Renton on August 11, 2008.
• General Location: 13804 162nd Ave SE
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Preliminary Plat
• Contact: Rocale Timmons, tel: 425-430-7219, email: rtimmons@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Kbs Development Corporation, 12320 NE 8th St #100, BELLEVUE WA /
• Date of Application: August 18, 2008
• Notice of Complete Application: August 12, 2009
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7219.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA08-093, AAD, PP, ECF / Liberty Gardens Prel Plat

• Description: The applicant submitted an application with the King County Department of Development and Enviromental Services for Environmental (SEPA) Review and Preliminary Plat approval for the subdivision of an 8.95 acre parcel into 36 - lots for the eventual development of single family residences, with tracts for recreation, stormwater, joint use driveways and sensitive areas. The project site is located within the City's Residential - 4 (R-4) dwelling units per acre zoning designation; however, the project is vested to King County's R-4 zoning designation's development regulations. The proposed density would be approximately 4 dwelling units per acre. The proposed lots would range in size from approximately 5,900 square feet in area to 9,350 square feet. Access to the lots would be provided via three new internal dead end street extended from 162nd Ave SE. A Class II wetland and a Class III stream is located in the southeast corner of the property. The subject property was annexed to the City of Renton on August 11, 2008. CURRENT STATUS AS OF 8-18-08: APPEAL OF COUNTY'S ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION FILED BY C.A.R.E. 11/10/08 - Enviromental Review Committee recinded the Determination of Non-significance decision of October 6, 2008. 12/15/08 - Environmental Review Committee reissued decision of Determination of Non-significance-mitigated. 1/5/09 - Appeal of the Environmental Threshold Determination received from the applicant. 4/28/09 - Hearing Examiner recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat to the Council. Re: ERC appeal: The decision of the ERC was affirmed in part and reversed in part by the Hearing Examiner. Conditions 1 and 5 are affirmed and Condition 4 is reversed and removed from the determination.
• General Location: SE Of 162nd Ave SE and SE 140th St
• Public Approvals: Appeal, Environmental (SEPA) Review, Preliminary Plat
• Contact: Rocale Timmons, tel: 425-430-7219, email: rtimmons@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: David Petrie, 811 S 273RD CT / DES MOINES WA 98198
• Date of Application: August 18, 2008
• Notice of Complete Application: September 19, 2008
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7219.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA08-068, PP, ECF / McCormick Preliminary Plat

• Description:      **** This Project Was Placed On Hold Jan 23, 2009 *****
  The applicant is requesting a Preliminary Plat Hearing Examiner and an Environmental Review for a 37-lot subdivision on Maple Valley Highway (SR-169). The subject site consists of two parcels totaling 11.59 acres and is vested to King County R-12 and RA-5 zoning. The lots sizes rang from 2,311 square feet to 3,992 square feet resulting in a gross density of 3.19 units per acre. The site is currently developed as the Valley View Mobile Home Park, containing two permanent structures, which are to be removed. Access to all lots is proposed via a new road off of Maple Valley Highway. The subject site contains steep slopes, wetlands, and a stream; as such, the applicant provided a Critical Areas Report and a Geotechnical Report. As proposed, the subject subdivision would also include 9 tracts for critical areas, utilities, open space, and drainage. The subject application is vested to King County Code.
• General Location: 16405 Maple Valley Hwy
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Preliminary Plat
• Contact: Vanessa Dolbee, tel: 425-430-7314, email: vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Pacific Engineering Design, Inc, 15445 53RD AVE S #100 / SEATTLE, WA 98188
• Date of Application: June 26, 2008
• Notice of Complete Application: December 04, 2008
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7314.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA08-062, AAP / Bates Addtl Animals Permit

• Description:      **** This Project Was Placed On Hold Aug 01, 2008 *****
  Applicant is requesting an Additional Animals Permit to keep five (5) dogs (one (1) Rottweiler and four (4) Neopolitan Mastiffs). Pursuant to RMC 4-4-010D three (3) household pets are allowed per single-family residence. Keeping of four (4) or more dogs and/or cats up to a maximum of six (6) dogs and/or cats, shall always require the obtainment of an Additional Animals Permit pursuant to RMC 4-9-100.
• General Location: 501 S 38th Ct
• Public Approvals: Additional Animals Permit
• Contact: Ion Arai, tel: 425-430-7270, email: iarai@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Verla Bates
• Date of Application: June 18, 2008
• Notice of Complete Application: July 09, 2008
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7270.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA08-060, ECF, SHP-H, LLA / Brookefield III Short Plat

• Description:      **** This Project Was Placed On Hold Jan 14, 2009 *****
  The applicant is requesting a Lot Line Adjustment, a Hearing Examiner review and approval of a 6-lot Short Plat subdivision, and Environmental (SEPA) Review of a 120,540 square foot site. Tjhe proposed lots would range in size from 8,395 square feet to 13,940 square feet. The proposed project site encompasses a Class 2 Wetland and a Class 4 Stream. The proposed lot line adjustment and short plat are within the Residential - 4 dwelling units/acre (R-4) zoning designation. Access to the proposed project would be via Ilwaco Place NE and Lot 15 of the Brookefield Plat which was reserved for ingress/egress for future development and is zoned Residential - 8 dwelling units/acre (R-8) and two proposed internal public streets. A modification of the City of Renton street standards has been requested to allow 26 foot wide public streets within the proposed project. 8/18/08 - ERC issued a DS - scoping comment period ends 9/29/08. 9/25/08 - Request for reconsideration with revised grading plans for the ERC Committee. 11/10/08 - Reconsideration scheduled to be heard by the ERC Committee. 11/10/08 - ERC reaffirmed their initial decision of a threshold Determination of Significance, which requires an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be completed. Appeal period ends 11/26/08.
• General Location: NE Ilwaco & NE 11th St
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Lot Line Adjustment, Hearing Examiner Short Plat
• Contact: Gerald Wasser, tel: 425-430-7382, email: gwasser@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Michael Chen, Group Mackenzie, email: mchen@grpmack.com
• Date of Application: June 17, 2008
• Notice of Complete Application: July 15, 2008
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7382.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA08-043, PP / Talbot & 55th Preliminary Plat

• Description:      **** This Project Was Placed On Hold May 14, 2008 *****
  The applicant is requesting an 18 lot preliminary plat, vested to King County R-6 zoning, development standards, and SEPA regulations per a Settlement Agreement dated October 9, 2007, MT Development, LLC v. Renton. The subject parcel is located in the SE corner of S 55th St. and Talbot Road S. and consists of 2.91 acres. The gross density of the site would be 6.20 dwelling units per acre. The site is currently vacant, vegetative cover consisting mainly of brush and grass. The proposed lot sizes will range from 4,081 sq. ft. to 6,836 sq. ft. and will included an open pond-type storm drainage facility in "Track B". The proposed plat also would contain "Track A" a proposed private access road for lots 5 through 9. The development would be access via a new road dedicated to the City consisting of 19,560 sq. ft., with ingress and egress points at both S. 55th St. and Talbot Rd. S. The applicants submitted a wetland reconnaissance indicating one small wetland on the subject site.
• General Location: SE Corner Of S 55th St & Talbot
• Public Approvals: Preliminary Plat
• Contact: Vanessa Dolbee, tel: 425-430-7314, email: vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Joseph Hopper, Pacific Engineering Design, LLC, 15445 53RD AVE S, STE #100 / SEATTLE WA 98188
• Date of Application: April 24, 2008
• Notice of Complete Application: May 07, 2008
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7314.

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PROJECT NUMBER / NAME:     LUA08-034, SHP-H, ECF / Wagner Short Plat

• Description:      **** This Project Was Placed On Hold Jul 21, 2008 *****
  The applicant is requesting and SEPA Environmental Review and a Hearing Examiner Short Plat approval. The applicant proposes to subdivide a 53,491 sq. ft. lot located at SE 172nd St. and 110th Ave. SE, into 7 lots for single-family residential development. The lots would range is size from 5,000 sq. ft to 7,326 sq. ft. resulting in a net density of 7.2 dwelling units per acre. The subject site is zone Residential 14 (R-14) and is currently vacant. The subdivision would be access from SE 172nd Street. The site contains a Coal Mine Hazard area and a small non-regulated wetland. Due to the presence of the Critical Areas, the applicant provided a wetland investigation and a Geotechnical Report within the application materials. The applicant is proposing to retain 18 trees 4 or which are protected. The applicant proposes to provide minor improvements to SE 172nd Street and provide a new stormwater drainage collection system. Project on Hold 4-23-08 New information recived 9-23-08
• General Location: S Of SE 172nd St At 110th Ave SE
• Public Approvals: Environmental (SEPA) Review, Hearing Examiner Short Plat
• Contact: Vanessa Dolbee, tel: 425-430-7314, email: vdolbee@rentonwa.gov
• Applicant/Project Contact Person: Darrell Offe, Offe Engineers, 13932 SE 159TH PLACE / RENTON, WA 98058
• Date of Application: April 10, 2008
• Notice of Complete Application: June 04, 2008
• If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at 425-430-7314.

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