HomeMy WebLinkAboutEX_26_PPT_MapleHighlands_HEXMaple Highlands Preliminary Plat
Public Hearing
DateJanuary 17, 2023
Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner
•The applicant is requesting a Preliminary Plat for the
subdivision of an existing 4.16 acres site into 12 lots and 1
tract.
•The project site is zoned R-4 and is developed with 2 existing
single-family residences and associated detached structures,
all proposed for removal.
Brief Description
•The proposed lots would range in size from 9,010 sq. ft. to 11,580 sq. ft.
•Access to Lot 1-4 and 11-12 would be provided via the new SE 5th PL public
street extension, access to Lot 5-7 would be provided via the new 153rd Ave SE
public street extension and access to Lot 8-10 would be provided from 152nd
Ave SE.
•The applicant is proposing to retain 28 significant trees on the project site.
Brief Description Cont.
•Frontage improvements, including dedication, curb and gutter, planter
strip with street trees and a sidewalk are proposed along all street
frontages.
•Landscaping including stormwater facility screening and 10-foot on-
site landscaping are proposed.
Brief Description Cont.
•A neighborhood meeting was held on February 2, 2022.
•A 14-day public comment period commenced on April 20, 2022
and ended on May 4, 2022.
•Staff received three public comments regarding stormwater and
through vehicle access on 154th Ave SE.
•Staff received comment from the Duwamish Tribe regarding
cultural resources.
•A SEPA Determination of Non-Significance -Mitigated (DNS -M)
was issued by the City’s Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on
December 12, 2022 with one mitigation measure. No appeals were
filed.
•Project review was placed on hold May 6, 2022 through July 19,
2022 and August 5, 2022 through November 1, 2022.
Brief Description Cont.
•The proposal is consistent with relevant
Comprehensive Plan Land Use policies.
•The proposal is compliant with all relevant
zoning regulations if all conditions of approval are
complied with.
•There are safe walking routes to the school bus
stops for any students who may reside in the
future residences.
Subdivision Analysis
•Staff recommends:
•Trees 11-28 be retained
in a tract; and
•Trees 1-10 and 97-101
be retained based on
guidance of a Certified
Arborist;
Subdivision Analysis cont.:
•Police and Fire Prevention staff indicate that
sufficient resources exist to furnish services to the
proposed development.
•It is anticipated that the Renton School District can
accommodate any additional students generated by
this proposal at the following schools: Maplewood
Heights Elementary, McKnight Middle School, Hazen
High School.
•Water service is provided by King County Water
District 90 and sewer service is provided by the City
of Renton. Water and sewer improvements will be
required along all project frontages.
Availability of Public Services
•The applicant submitted a Technical
Information Report prepared by KPFF
Consulting Engineers.
•Project will have one discharge
location.
•One stormwater pond proposed.
•DNS-M: Rehabilitate downstream
stormwater ditch along 154th Ave SE
•The project is required to comply with
the 2022 City of Renton Surface Water
Design Manual.
Availability of Public Services cont.
•Staff recommends approval of the Maple Highlands Preliminary
Plat, File No. LUA22-000122, PP, ECF as depicted in Exhibit 2,
subject to 13 conditions of approval.
Recommendation