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Home My WebLink AboutFS 2012-11-06 Item 2A - Resolution - 2013-2014 Land Use Fee ScheduleCity of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Haggerton Finance and Safety Committee FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Director BY: Nora Gierloff, Deputy DCD Director DATE: October 30, 2012 SUBJECT: Proposed Land Use Fee Schedule for 2013 -2014 ISSUE The Department of Community Development (DCD) has developed a revised land use fee schedule that would reflect annual increases in the costs of providing development review services. BACKGROUND In 2010, the Council approved a hybrid fee approach that mixed fixed fees for straightforward permits with a retainer and hourly fee system for more complex, less predictable permits. A review of the hybrid system indicates that on some permit types (appeals, shoreline, tree, and some special permission approvals) the retainer was rarely exceeded so the revenue generated through hourly fee tracking did not justify the administrative cost. Tukwila's current and proposed fees were compared to nearby cities, see Attachment A. Many nearby cities divide their land use fees into fees attributed to the Planning division, engineering (Public Works) and, in some cases, Fire. Five of the seven cities that were compared levy a revision fee to capture additional revenue for complicated or excessively revised projects. DISCUSSION The 2013 -2014 fee schedule includes annual increases that reflect increases in the cost of providing services due to City salary increases at 4% in 2012 and 2.9% in 2014. In order to streamline administrative cost and effort we propose to change appeals, shoreline permits, tree permits, and some special permission approvals from hourly billing permit types to fixed fees. Tree permits are proposed to increase from $53 plus hourly fees to a $100 fixed fee. While this will likely not cover the review time spent we have had a policy of keeping them affordable to encourage compliance. We would continue to pass through any hearing examiner and peer review fees related to a permit on to the applicant. Once the new permit system is operational we will return to Council with a proposal for a technology fee to recoup the capital investment in the system. A City -wide approach to increased costs due to increased use of credit cards will be developed in 2013. FINANCIAL IMPACT Annual revisions to the City's land use fees allow us to continue to recover the costs to provide this service. INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 RECOMMENDATION The Council is being asked to approve the resolution and place it on the consent agenda at the November 19, 2012 Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENTS A Fee Comparison B Resolution ZADCD n Clerk'slFee ResolutionllnfoMemo F &S 11- 6- 12.doc 2 Boundary Line Adjustment $1,536 $1,202 $334 $854 $590 $1,406 $1,264 $3,4502200(minor) $450 $400 $3,320 Lot Consolidation $2,361 $570 $1 139 $575 $5 $500 $3 791 UP io $13,818 $1 456 $173 $3,500 $328 $2,000 $1,300 $3 varies $350.8000 Permit Exemption Letter, Shoreline $222 $183 Short Plat (2-4 lots) $215 $3,497 $147 $4,791 ($1,294 $3,750 25A0t, 3 meetings $5,437 $2,251 $5,653 +22/lot $10,100 $3,554 $1,400 $2,889 $665 $4,948 Short Plat (5 -9 lots) $3 $5,941 $1,961 $2,000 $6,465 $2 $7,879 $76/lot $11,100 $1,400 Subdivision Preliminary Plat (10+ lots) $5,119 +50 $7,138 $2,019 $3,000 $120/1.13 meetings $9,422 $7,436 $79/ acre $8,171 $54not $8,500 $4,000 $6,500 $6 -7000 +$1697/ Subdivision Final Plat (10+ lots) $3,187 +30 $4,363 $1,176 $1,533 $slum $1 $2,913 $7,813 $22/mt $9,000 $1,500 $3,250 $1697/ let' Binding Site Improvement Plan $3,497 $5,368 $1,871) $1,139 $62/1.1,2 meetings $5,312 $1593 for m nor $2,252 $6,264 +$22n.t $12,500 +.10 /sf of lot area $1,800 ann esi en is Development, 5 2 meetings +so/.na +.10 /s g aoo units Shoreline Permits Substantial Development Permit average fee $3,320 $2,361 $959 $1 139 $1 151 $3 791 UP io $13,818 $1 456 $3,500 $2,000 $3 varies $350.8000 Permit Exemption Letter, Shoreline $222 $183 $39 $215 $147 $85 $325 $175 $150 Conditional Use Permit, Shoreline $3,554 +HE $2,889 $665 $1,139 $1,151 $5,8631 $1,681 1 $5,500 $2,000 When fees charged by other cities vary based on size or cost of project, the average of the potential fees is calculated. Auburn Hearing Examiner Costs passed through to applicant Federal Way Fees are divided into Planning, Fire and PW allocations. All are included. Burien Charges development engineering fees at $77 /hr with fee estimate included. Extra planning staff time is billed at $77 /hr for special staff analysis. Professional services are billed to applicant at cost. Des Moines Charges development engineer fees in addition to planner fees on all final plats (SP, SD, BSIP, PUD). Charges deviation and resubmittal fees. Renton Charges $75 /hr for complicated, modified, large, technical projects at City's discretion beyond typical review. SeaTac Charges development engineer fees in addition to planner fees. Both fees are shown on the table. Hearing examiner costs are not passed through to applicant. 1 +X) indicates hourly billing for hours logged over X +HE) indicates that Hearing Examiner costs will be passed through to the applicant 2 Includes Engineering review Fees p A RESOLUTION THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 1722 AND 1768. WHEREAS, the City intends to update land use permit fees on an annual basis with any increases tied to growth in City expenses for providing land use services; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recover the City's costs for review and processing of permit applications; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted a biennial budget process; and WHEREAS, the overall budgeted increase is 4% for 2013 and 2.9% for 2014; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Fee Schedule. Land use permit and processing fees will be charged according to the following schedule: Decision Type 2013 Feel Retainer 2014 Fee/ Retainer Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Review Hours over Retainer Appeal Type 1, 2 and 4 Decisions $563 $579 SEPA MDNS Appeal $563 $579 Impact Fees: Fire $563 $579 Parks $563 $579 Transportation $563 $579 WAWord Processing\ResolutionsIand Use Fee Schedule 10-31-12 NG:bjs Page 1 of 5 R Decision Type 2013 Fee/ Retainer 2014 Fee/ Retainer Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Review Hours over Retainer Sign Permit (TMC Chapter 19) Permanent $231 $238 Temporary $100 $104 Pole /Banner Initial Application $231 $238 Special Event $100 $104 Pole /Banner Annual Renewal $50 $52 New Billboard $563 $579 Master Sign Program —Admin $2,070 $2,130 Master Sign Program —BAR $3,314 $3,411 Appeal of Sign Code Decision $563 $579 Design Review'; (TMC Section 18.60, 030) Administrative $2,130 $2,192 Public Hearing $3,817 $3,927 Major Modification $1,305 $1,343 Minor Modification $593 $610 Variances, Special Permissions &Site Plan Review Variances (TMC Section 18.72) $2,692 $2,770 +HE Parking Variance (Type 3 —TMC Section 18.56.140) $924 $950 +HE Administrative Parking Variance (Type 2 —TMC Section 18.56.140) $563 $579 Environmentally Sensitive Areas Deviation, Buffer Reduction (TMC Chapter 18.45) $1,425 $1,466 hours over 15 Reasonable Use Exception (TMC Section 18.45.180) $2,850 $2,932 +HE hours over 30 TSO Modification to Development Standard (TMC Section 18.41.100) $563 $579 Exception from Single Family Design Standard (TMC Section 18.50.050) $563 $579 Special Permission Cargo Container (TMC Section 18.50.060) $563 $579 Landscape Perimeter Averaging (TMC Section 18.52.060) $563 $579 Parking Standard for use not specified (TMC Section 18.56. 100) $47_5 $489 hours over 5 Residential Parking Reduction (TMC Section 18.56.065) $563 $579 W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Land Use Fee Schedule 10 -31 -12 NG:bjs Page 2 of 5 Decision Type 2013 Fee/ Retainer 2014 Fee/ Retainer Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Review Hours over Retainer Variances, Special Permissions Site Plan Review (continued) Shared, covenant, Complementary Parking Reduction (TMC Section 18.56.070) $563 $579 Parking Lot Restriping (TMC Section 18.56.120) $563 $579 Tree Permit and Exceptions (TMC Chapter 18.54) $100 $103 Lot Creation and Consolidation Boundary Line Adjustment (TMC Chapter 17.08) $1,597 $1,644 Lot Consolidation (TMC Chapter 17.08) $593 $610 Short Plat (2 4 lots) (TMC Chapter 17.12) $3,637 $3,742 Short Plat (5 9 lots) (TMC Chapter 17.12) $4,139 $4,259 Subdivision: Preliminary Plat (10+ lots) (TMC Section 17.14.020) $4,750 $4,888 +HE hours over 50 Final Plat (10+ lots) (TMC Section 17.12.030) $2,850 $2,932 hours over 30 Binding Site Improvement Plan (TMC Chapter 17.16) $3,637 $3,742 Planned Residential Development: Administrative (TMC Section 18.46. 110) $2,070 $2,130 Public Hearin (TMC Section 18.46. 110) $4,750 $4,888 hours over 50 Minor Modification (TMC Section 18.46.130) $563 $579 Major Modification (TMC Section 18.46.130) $2,310 $2,377 Wireless' Communication Facility (TMC Chapter 18. 58.050) Minor (Type 1) $563 $579 Administrative (Type 2) $1,597 $1,644 Major or Height Waiver (Type 3) $3,194 $3,286 +HE SEPA Environmental Checklist $1,628 $1,675 SEPA EIS $2,850 $2,932 hours over 30 SEPA Planned Action $563 $579 SEPA Addendum $563 $579 Sensitive Area Master Plan Overlay (TMC Section 18.45.160) $4,750 $4,888 hours over 50 W: \Word Processing \Resolutions\Land Use Fee Schedule 10 -31 -12 NG:bjs Page 3 of 5 Decision Type 2013 Fee/ Retainer 2014 Fee/ Retainer Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Review Hours over Retainer Shoreline P ermits Substantial Development Permit: (TMC Cha 18.44) Project value: $5,000- 1 0,000 $1,125 $1,158 $10,001 50,000 $2,632 $2,709 $50,001 500,000 $4,198 $4,320 M ore than $500,000 $5,324 $5, Permit Exemption Letter, Shorelin $231 $238 Conditional Use Permit, Shoreline (TMC Section 18.44.050) $3,696 $3,803 +HE Shore Tree Per (TMC Chapter 18. $100 $103 Shoreline E nvironment R edesi nation $2,850 $2,932 +hours over 30 Noise V ariance (TMC Sect ion 8.22.120) Type 1 $462 $475 Type II $623 $641 Type III $1,385 $1,425 +HE Use Permits Conditional Use Permit (TMC Section 18.64.020) $3,696 $3,803 +HE Unclassified Use Permit (TMC Chapter 18.66) $4,750 $4,888 +hours ov er 50 TSO Special Permission Use (TMC Secti 18.41.060) $924 $950 +HE Co Plan Changes (TMC Chapter 18.84) Rezone (Map Change) $3,325 $3,421 hours over 35 Comprehensive Plan Amendment $3,800 $3,910 hours over 40 Zoning Co T ext Amend $4,319 $4,444 i W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Land Use Fee Schedule 10 -31 -12 NG:bjs Page 4 of 5 Dec ision Type 2013 Fee/ Retainer 2014 Fee/ Retainer Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Review Hours over Retainer Misce llaneous Services and Charges Development Agreement $1,900 $1,955 hours over 20 Code Interpretation (TMC Sect 18.90. $332 $341 Zoning Verification Lett $332 $341 Le al Lot Verification $532 $548 Prea plication Meeting $462 $475 M ailing Fee to Generate Labels, p project $437 $449 Public Notice Mailing Fee per address for each maili $1 $1 For permits marked hours over...," the retainer covers the specified number of review hours. Hours over this retainer will be charged at $95 in 2013 and $98 in 2014. All peer review fees will be passed through to the applicant per TMC Section 18.50.200. Section 2. Repealer. Resolution No. 1722 dated August 16, 2010, and resolution No. 1768 dated May 21, 2012, are hereby repealed effective December 31, 2012. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2012. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Verna Seal, Council President Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney WAWord Processing \Resolutions\Land Use Fee Schedule 10 -31 -12 NGbjs Filed with the City Clerk:_ Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Page 5 of 5 N