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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA78-199 Mayor and Council Members December 14, 1987 Page 2 dedication that would prevent the new owner from allowing third parties to use the roadway. In essence it is a form of .private latecomers agreement that would require any third party to contact the original owner and pay some funds to get across the reserved area. The City made it a policy not to permit the reserved strips so that someone could not indefinitely charge parties to gain access and to simplify the right of way acquisition process. When informed of the City policy, the Houghtons and Olsen blanked out the reserved strip and quit claimed the property without the reserved strip. I do not understand why Mrs. Shook included this in her letter or why she thinks this might be wrong. She later complains that the Keffer short plat that the Houghtons and Olsen bought also had reserved strip. While that was true, the reserved strip was eliminated years ago. 4 . City Title to Abandoned Railroad Right of Way. Mrs. Shook ' s entire argument is premised upon her belief that when railroad right of way is abandoned the title automatically is vested in the City. Initially, at the time she was obtaining the right of way, no one at the City knew of the law that would vest the title to abandoned trackage in the City of Renton. Secondly, that law applies only to land grant railroad right of way. There is no indication here that the railroad right of way was land grant so it is questionable whether the City obtained any title prior to the Houghton-Olsen dedication. 5. Buckley v. Burlington Northern. Mrs. Shook cites this case to further her position that the City owned the railroad right of way and did not need the Houghton-Olsen dedication. I have found the Buckley case. That case analyzes a specific Federal statute that deals with land grant railroads. The logic of the Federal Act is that the United States gave public lands to the railroad companies to build railroads . If the railroad abandoned its right of way, then the title to that land should revert to the Federal Government. In those instances in which there was an existing municipality, the United States gave its reverted title to that municipality by means of the Federal statute . If the property was not in the municipality at the time the trackage was abandoned , then the Federal Government reversionary interest went to whoever held the underlying fee title to the property. Although I have not tried to independently research this point, Mrs. Shook states in her letter that the trackage was abandoned in 1934 . This property is in Kennydale, if I recall correctly, and that property was not part of a municipality of Renton in 1934 . Therefore, the title to the property encompassed in the railroad right of way went to the underlying fee owner and not to the City of Renton. Mayor and Council Members December 14, 1987 Page 3 I hope that this explains the situation, although I realize it is still somewhat complicated. You should know that Dick Houghton has asked me to represent him privately on this matter should it go any further . I make this statement so that there will be no unreported conflict of interest. I know of no such conflict of interest at the present time. C711(2AAM&(2A'44( i1(..e&-- Lawrence J. rren LJW:nd N8. 15 : 42 `) CITY OF RENTON Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney ailL Daniel Kellogg - David M. Dean-Mark E. Barber - Zanetta L. Fontes -Theodore R. Parry Assistant City Attorneys December 14 , 1987 RECEIVED CONFIDENTIAL DEC 14 1987 TO: Barbara Y. Shinpoch, Mayor ITY OF RENTON Renton City Council Members C CITY COUNCIL.MEWO FROM: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney RE: Complaint of Helen Shook Dear Madam Mayor and Council Members : Although I have sent you a letter indicating that Helen Shook ' s complaint against the Houghtons and Ron Olsen is a private dispute , I thought it appropriate to inform you of the extent of my research and set forth the factual record in more understandable fashion than was contained in Mrs. Shook ' s letter . I have organized this letter in sections so as to make it easier to read. 1. Shook Plat. Mrs. Shook wanted to short plat certain property within the City of Renton. Not all of her lots bordered on the dedicated public road as required by City ordinance. Therefore , the Hearing Examiner required Mrs. Shook to obtain the necessary right of way and dedicate that right of way to the City of Renton. The owners of the right of way were the Houghtons and Ron Olsen. Mrs. Shook contacted them and negotiated a price for the right of way and it was dedicated directly from the Houghtons and Ron Olsen to the City of Renton. 2. Use of Quit Claim Deeds . Mrs. Shook suggests that the use of a quit claim deed is prima facie proof of defect in title. That is not so. A quit claim deed conveys whatever title the party has in the property . The more normal deed is a warranty deed which guarantees that the seller has title to the property that it is selling. However , dedications of roadways and similar transfers of title are frequently done by quit claim deeds . There is nothing inherently wrong or suspect about a quit claim deed. 3. Reserve Strips. The deed from the Houghtons and Olsen to the City of the right of way included a one foot reserved strip. Some time before these transactions occurred in 1978 , the City had made it a policy not to permit reserved strips . 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BEGINNING OF FILE FILET 6111tft (926d 9 • -78 ICRIFIL ED y : 99- 7f �� December 7, 1987 Renton City Council Minutes Page 412 CORRESPONDENCE Petitions were read containing 53 signatures of residents in vicinity of NE Parks: 1988 H&CD Block 19th Street between Union and Shelton Avenues NE supporting Good Grant Program, Good Shepherd group home; 53 signatures of residents in vicinity of 10th Place and Shepherd Olympia Avenue NE supporting Good Shepherd group home; 36 signatures of residents in City limits supporting development of two Good Shepherd group homes in Renton; and 16 signatures of parents or guardians of mentally retarded/developmentally disabled individuals who live in Renton supporting Good Shepherd group homes. Upon request, copies of the petitions were supplied to Mr. Porter who questioned validity of signatures, and proximity of residents to proposed 10th and Olympia site. Citizen Comment: Shook Helen Shook, 1405 N. 24th Street, Renton, read correspondence into the - Quit Claim Deed on N.• record regarding quit claim deed for the railroad right-of-way portion of N. 24th Street 24th Street associated with the Helen Shook Short Plat, Sh. Pl. 199-78, and stated grievance against one or more city employees for actions taken in 1978. MOVED BY MATHEWS, SECONDED BY KEOLKER, COUNCIL REFER THIS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL AS TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY. CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda are adopted by one motion which follows the listing. Utility: Cable City Clerk transmitted complaint from Clark Teegarden, 264 Seneca Place NW, Renton, regarding unresponsive service by TCI, City's TV cable franchise holder. Refer to Citv's cable consultant. Streets: Park Avenue N. In accordance with Council action on 11/23/87, City Clerk requested public Parking Removal meeting date be set on 01/11/88, to consider removal of parking on Park Avenue N. as approved for E & H Properties development to mitigate traffic from the proposal. Council concur. Zoning: City-Initiated City Clerk requested public hearing dates be set for City-Initiated Rezones, Rezones, Group I Group I: Parcel A - 01/18/88 (May Creek, 3000 block Jones Road NE); Parcel D-4 - 01/18/88 (Old Downtown Business-Parking); Parcel E-1 - 01/25/88 (Group Health Clinic); Parcel E-1 - 01/25/88 (Vuemont Place Apartments and Cugini Property); Parcel E-1 - 02/01/88 (Monterey Manor); Parcel F-2(b)(d) - 02/01/88 (Old Hospital Area); Parcel H-2 - Date not set (NE Park Drive). Council concur. CAG: 87-072, City Clerk reported bid opening 11/23/87 for Renton Community Center; 3 Community Center bids; Engineer's estimate: $3,560,000. Refer to Community Services Committee and Park Board. (See later action.) CAG: 87-074, SW Sunset City Clerk reported bid opening 12/2/87 for SW Sunset Boulevard roadway, Boulevard Roadway, intersection and watermain improvements; 3 bids; Engineer's estimate: •Intersection and $831,537.90. Refer to Transportation Committee., Watermain Improvements Claim: Murray, CL-55-87 Claim for damages in the amount of $2,214.00 filed by Christine Murray, 26439 156th Place SE, Kent, for damages to home and furnishings as a result of gunshots fired during apprehension of suspect by Renton officers and King County police (08/11/87). Refer to City Attorney and insurance service. Appeal: Public Storage, Appeal filed of Hearing Examiner's decision on Public Storage, Inc. request Inc. Conditional Use for conditional use permit, CU-021-87, to build two mini-storage warehouses Permit, CU-021-87 on 1.9 acres at the northwest quadrant of Edmonds Avenue NE and Sunset Boulevard NE. Associated Short Plat 022-87 not appealed. Refer to Planning and Development Committee. Plat: Preliminary, Hearing Examiner recommended approval of Ridgeview Estates Preliminary Ridgeview Estates, PP- Plat, PP-067-87, with conditions, for 25 single family lots on 7.7 acres 067-87 located north of NE 24th Street and Anacortes Avenue NE. Council concur. CAG: 87-021, Removal Parks Department submitted CAG-021-87, Municipal Building Asbestos of Asbestos from Renton Removal Project; and requests approval of the project, authorization for final Municipal Building pay estimate, commencement of 30-day lien period, and, release of retained amount of $1,142.20 to contractor, Central Industries, if all'required releases have been received. Council concur. C Y S OF Rh, �$ z THE CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE.SO. RENTON,WASH.98055 n BARBARA Y. SHINPOCH, MAYOR • MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION 9° co- • 235-2580 947ED SEPSES' December 18, 1987 RECEIVED DEC 1 8 1987 Mrs. Helen Shook CITY OF EELNIWN 1405 North 24th Street CITY COUNCIL Renton, Washington 98056 Dear Mrs. Shook: Analyzing the allegations in your letter was most difficult because of the many facets and long time span involved. As I. understand it, you wanted to short plat; all of your lots did not border on dedicated public road and in order for you to meet. the requirements of the law, it was necessary for you to obtain and dedicate right-of-way. You made a private arrangement to do so with the abutting land owners who were, incidentally, City employees. The property in question was dedicated to the City and you were able to short plat your land. All of this occurred nearly ten years ago. Now you are alleging there were improprieties involving quit claim deeds, reserve strips, and abandoned railroad land. We cannot agree with your conclusions. We are not persuaded that the city employees, acing as agents for the municipality, did anything illegal or unethical. The City views the issue as a private transaction. • Sincerely, • ?a� a -. . 5 17oc R Barbara Y. Shinpoch Mayor BYS:3478A:hh cc: City Attorney City Council City Clerk I 0 . td$' ® CITY OF RENTON Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney salL Daniel Kellogg - David M. Dean-Mark E. Barber -Zanetta L. Fontes -Theodore R. Parry Assistant City Attorneys December 14 , 1987 RECEWEl) TO: Barbara Y. Shinpoch, Mayor t.0 141987 • Council Members RENSON CIZY C COUNCIL FROM: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney CIS RE: Complaint of Helen Shook Dear Madam Mayor and Council Members : I have reviewed the allegations in Mrs. Shook' s letter that there was collusion and dereliction of duty on the part of City of Renton officials. I find no factual basis for those allegations . Rather, it appears that there is a private dispute between Mrs. Shook, the Houghtons and Ron Olsen. I would therefore recommend that the City take no action on this matter except to inform Mrs. Shook that there is no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of any City employee while engaged in City tasks. C7'1 :: Lawrence J. rren LJW:nd N8. 15: 40 r, • a • lit December 2 , 1987 Mayor and City Council 200 Mill South Renton, ' Washington 98055 • • RE: Railroad right-of-way portion of North '24th Street • Dear Mayor •and Council Members ; • This letter is to bring up a .serious matter that has gone on too • long. It has• taken many hours of my time and money to get to the botton of it.. I have documents to prove all, of the statements below. • . My property is on the South side of North 24th Street. ' The first Public Hearing for my Short Plat of this property was held on Aug. 1 , 1978. At that time , I was informed by the Hearing Examiner, "Thisr • hearing could not continue until I made some arrangements with the property owners on the North side of North 24th Street ." They , Houghton , Houghton & Olsen , claimed ownership to the Railroad portion of North 24th Street. The Price was 42000.00. On August 28th, 1978 , at the second hearing, my Short Plat was approved , subject to the purchase of said right-of-way. Shortly after, I went to Mr. .Houghton' s office and .gave them my personal. check No. 210 , dated Sept. 22 , 1978 , . for 42000 .00. ' .• Houghton , Houghton & Olsen gave a Quit Claim Deed to the City of • Renton, a Municipality , for the price of • 1 .00 , this strip •of land (railroad right-of-way) , dated Sept .20 ,. 1978. This Quit Claim Deed . had a Reserve Strip on the West End of North 24th Street to control further development . An Inter-office Memo, dated Sept 28 , 1978 , sent to Ron Olson from Michael Smith , Subject: Reserve Strips , • Section 1 -1108 23A ( 9) of the City' s Subdivision Ordinance states. "Private Reserve Strips terminating street ends are not Permitted. " The One foot strip was then blanked out on the Quit Claim Deed and accepted by, the City. • This is ^ little background to help you understand ,whet has transpired end bring you up to date . . On July 13 , 1960 , Mr. Keffer , former owner of the 'HoughtontOlsen property, received 'a Quit Claim Deed • from the• Pacific Coast Railroad Co. for •the Railroad portion of North 24th Street . On August 4 , 1960 , Recorded November 4, 1960 , • the City of Renton got a Perpetual Easement ' from Cecil Keffer for. • use of this strip of land (North 24th Strert , railroad right-of-way) . According to Title Insurance , . this strip of land has never been on the Tax Rolls . of King County. Houghton , Houghton & Olsen received a. Quit Claim Deed on the bottom of. their Warranty Deed of the' Keffer Property. The quit Claim Deed described said street as Northeast 24th Street. It should read North 24th Street. I find this the only claim Houghton , Houghton & Olsen had to this strip of land. . . • . . After a year or more of research, I find•, .according to the UNITED • STATES CODE , 1982 Edition , TITLE 43-PUBLIC LANDS., " ANY• ABANDONED • RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY THROUGH PUBLIC LANDS WOULD BE GIVEN TO THE MUNICIPALITY ; AND THIS BY VIRTUE OF THE PATENT THERETO AND WITH- OUT THE. NECESSITY OF ANY OTHER OR FURTHER CONVEYANCE OR ASSURANCE • OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER. " (Mar. 8, 1922) This Railroad was abandoned in 1934. This UNITED STATES CODE was tested in the SUPREME COURT by the• City of Buckley VS';- Burlington Northern Rail- road Corporation with a decision in favor of the City of Buckley , August 21 , 1986. The facts are , according to all the papers I have on file : 1 . . Mr. Cecil Keffer ha.d no Warranty Deed for said property , only, a Quit Claim Deed . . The Railroad' could not give a Deed to . . property they no longer. owned . Abandoned in 1934. 2 . Houghton., Houghton & Olsen had no Warranty Deed , only an in- correct Quit Claim Deed from Keffer. • 3. The City of Renton has •had ownership to said .right-of-way . ever shic.e the area was annexed to the City.- 1959 4. Houghton, Houghton & Olsen , with the help of some City depart ' ments , made me purchase said railroad' right-of-way so it could • be deeded to the City of Renton , who owned it all along. During all of. my research , I have .found some more discrepancies • which should be brought to your attention, also with background. Richard C. Houghton , Carolyn M. Houghton and Ronald L. Olsen bought . the. Keffer Short Plat (accepted. on' Oct 5 , 1976) on October 15 , 1976 just 10 days after this Short Plat was recorded . Soon after, they , Houghton , Houghton & Olsen developed it and in the spring of 1978 the first house was started . Mr. & Mrs Walter Grieser moved in to said home in. September 1978. • When this Short Plat was accepted in 1Q76 , it had TWO violations of Ordinance 2667, 10-4-71 and . 2823 1-21 -.74 -^ ^ Ha Ater 11 ', Renton • Subdivision Ordinance . The way I read your law- , both of these . violations should carry penalities. Ord . ?667, i0-4-71 . This Keffer. Short Plat shows a . ONE FOOT RESERVE STRIP on the East side of Garden ' Court North. In as late as April of 1980 , when the Aliment Short Plat and the Ring Short Plat were heard , this reserve strip was still in effect . If •this hr- s not been changed legally , it could cause a lot • of problems for future owners. The SECOND violation , which shows - on the Keffer Short Plat , was " Garden Court North was entered by • way of an "Easement Road" , which I was not privileged to do. The • description of Garden Court. North is also incorrect. I am sure had any one of the departments involved in 'Short Platting and or Develop-. ing of this land had done their homework, this would havebeen taken . care of and corrected before . i t was accepted and developed. • 0 • • These are the facts as I find them through a long and tedious search.• In my book•, this is the result of collusion or dereliction of duty on the part of the City of Renton Officials involved . The City of Renton owes me some kind of settlement and an apology for all the inconvenience this matter has caused me . • • • Sincerely Helen E. Shook • Copies of my letter to Houghton Houghton & Olsen and Houghton' s reply inclosed . Copies to • Mayor Barbara Y. Shinpoch Council Members Thomas Trimm Earl Clymer . . Robert Hughes . Kathy Keolker Nancy Mathews John. Reed . . • . Richard Stred.i cke City Attorney . • Lawrence Warren • • • Novembeh 20, 1987 • • • • Heten E. shook • 1405 N. 24th • • Renton, WA. ._98056 , . • • I am .in nece.ip.t •o6 yowi Lenten - keceLved November 16th. - and w.iU be -.i.nvuti.gatLng yowc azzeAt,i.onz and taut get back .to you • az 400n az 1 can compke.te.y 4-tudy .the. mat-ten. Very thu.2.y yowtA, • • Ri.chatd C. Houghton • ..-, r -4. • • • . ' 1, • • • Novembers .24, 1987 . . • • Hexen E. Shook 1405 N. 24th tititeet . Renton, WA 98056 . REF: Shook Late& nee'd 16 Nov 87 ' • Devi. Mn . Shook: • . Az I neca t you came to ups a4k.ing that we deed the 30 boot 4tn.i.p to you because -the Heating Examiners had nequ,i,2ed the tight-ob-way be dedicated nathen than an ea.bement. Th.bs was nequ,J ed .6o you coutd necond youh bhont Oat. We agneed -to do th.bs bon $2,000.00. We then Quit C&awned the pnopenty d necti'y to the. City ob Renton .thVLeby buLbi.t Ling the Exam.inen'4 negtw e- ' . . ment. By out action you nece.ived beneb.it• bon the money paid. We made no wahnanty to the pnopenty non did Mrs. Keekm. to uis, non did the naitAoad to him. The deeds were a.0 Qu,i- C- aim.6. Thus 4houlid e,Lo6e the matter. Very tnu.4ey you. o, . . . R-.chard C. Houghton. . .i t IIP Itovemher 12 , 1987 Richard C . Houghton Carolyn M. Houghton , his wife Ronald L . Olsen , single at the time i Dear Sirs & Madam: This is a letter to inform you that I have been - rese^rching the ownership of the former Railroad Property , which is now part of North 24th Street , and find that said Property you sold me apparently was never yours to sell . I have documents to back up all of the statements listed below. 1 . The Keffer Property' s South boundry line was and is the North line of North 94th Street . 2 . On July 13 , 1960 , Mr. Keffer received a Quit Claim Deed from the Pacific Coast Railroad Company for that portion of the railroad right-of-way , now North 24th Street . This was not the railroad ' s to give . 3 . According to the UNITED STATES CODE , 1982 Edition , TITLE 43- PUBLIC LANDS , "ANY ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY THROUGH PUBLIC LANDS WOULD BE GIVEN TO THE MUNICIPALITY UPON ABANDONMENT , DATED MAR. 8 , 1922 . " This railroad was abandoned in 1934. making Mr. Keffer' s Quit Claim Deed , dated July 13 , 1460 , from the Pacific Coast Railroad , for said strip of land , North 94th Street , null and void . 4. The Quit Claim Deed you received , written cn the bottom of your Warrenty Deed for the Keffer Property , is also null and void . This Quit Claim Deed calls the street Northeast 24th Street not North 24th Street . Mr . Keffer • • never paid taxes on said property. The City tof Renton did not need a Perpetual Easement from Mr. Keffer as they , the City of Renton already owned it. The UNITED STATES CODE was tested in the SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES by the CITY OF BUCKLEY vs. BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD CORPORATION with a decision in favor of the CITY OF BUCKLEY on August 21 , 1986. This upheld the original intent of the law, dated Mar. 4, 1922. With this information and more , I feel it only fair that the money I paid you for said right-of-way be refunded . If you can furnish me with documented evidence that proves you did own this property , other than the Quit Claim Deed from Mr. Keffer , I would appreciate a copy to analyze . If you cannot , you , Houghton , Houghton & Olsen owe me TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS , ($2000.00) plus reasonable accrued Com- pounded interest for the nine years and two months , ( 9years 2 months) , you have had use of my money. Bank Officials advise me a fair interest for this time frame should be 12% compounded annually. This is $2000 . plus $3657.08 Interest . 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'c?;n .,.r.;•w, v?,,yii,.\4 ,":&, ?1< ,tf.,i'` ':'' '`'' i,sif�r a��:.eH...s:: $, �.^¢ .3„ �:':'•r.t. v'"`�•`` ,��. �:F;.,":' 'Z`lia:::�;:ii}'i'.�,`,;s., • >z..:a�r, Times South b <`=2. ..::� ��-' >'t%%::., ;..t;: „>Sa.,, ra": t.;:.. w`, ▪ k ¢• art ^'$r.., f.C? ,sue; }, C:. a: 'Y f ems;Y *.X#: k;r „}.. .5`Y;•::', ::e:.LY', ,k..<3.; L: .t;;: at'��:$ ' N4`�r:C .:>*. �5' Y'£r)r>:' `z��?� Y:':;:�.,a rt.^;t:"<r::"Pk,V.:C ,�. L. > �r �,.... .. .. .,>•'p;...;,,'. yy<i, ,: #�v.:' i.:.8< :�;`>�'sf<'A�'3:;;$ p' ..t; F'��... �:. �f'.r•D. `<:?ti`iCl.i#., <?ii''t3 r�`�e::!!h' :k:y,.3... >a:• :3.». r'" e ;.. '`:<.Ta^: r, .A, :` " i • A Renton woman is questioning ""'`"°` '"'" %` <�. fiY.. the validityof a 9-year-old real- •r}:• f.at: ),: , ;;v, ;;#:• ,' ' `4' ; <r. ;" ass:' ��t;': >":a � ' '< Y " ;: q>.. • ,`w3 :< .:.f `�'",.'';� R ,S%:?. ;.::��f, x„'. 3y}�.s{ <'�. estate deal she "` ""` �''made with a city _a''• =n` ;.':<} `s... •r:x;!,. y !r,§�. >#>: c, °�� '<' >'Y h r,. employee. Cityofficialrx ., .i.a.Y .Y)',.,.. although ri, rt:""�4 r.: p*t'�'r`` b y they denyanywrongdoing,sayan '=:z.. ..Y:r., `t<. "�'' "s Y g gr ;o<; .r <t} •' �'` ='rr:.,.r.< =.a<i'-< ``:��"''r,,...c..,�.,<,.,">}<',yy..?°>".� -�, Q:'� .•2 w 3C,:i• ;.<>;>. W... ^:=;,. ;Y.; '.'C'E'' ..,§,;. �k•t;:..:n E Z ethics code nowprohibits simil .'� ` ,�Exc'' �'> x�'�; '<�>'.' "�>' _ +- � ar, $0:.?,:3: ;., ;f4 „, .lu• l ..:.'>:� ; ti^g. 1.t•. x•..i � :l3<.. ;y transactions. aa> '#err gyf,: tz y< E z:;�t 3f: ;:4 a.xi:e4;>; r�,fi' �%.`.': ;,.,><�` :rt�Y, n •F;.r x`, yy s.. .f� `»:: r£ 4kri>'F�';.e.'...� .,.t> it^'E„t.:.�'.»�� ...d Helen Shook who id 2000 in -st,:§�, ^ >s.' ,�rf :' �;:::'.� •;* • p.�:�' �f &. ?. ,r a !��L <¢: pa $ > a. „" '.s Y,< � ,5,,, 3 Sy ,.#4�;;ar?zr,`st.>'&s. �i ,.><`2s ra ),?i•: '?Fr^X; ,ro'Z`:# ,3 i '<�" �. �,:S..z'r`,r,:`�'¢3: .,z �Y�. ?Zz:s ,>��.t.: 1978 for an easement at North 24th ds 4 ,li:.1. 4<;t• z# ,;4.:.' h rx':'. )< ,i .Y: ao.. ' 3>^'s+k s`.=r.!'''kr $) iY. i :r�:�s,.m: I i.:%:;.' ✓tr.',3;5;r:$' ,rt'k',`%',' 'ki Street west of Meadow Avenue 3'° e` '1< ;:s :::A ..: e ,-.,' `xf •z;,... _ ..,a.,,.t.::.*. a ;r,,.f,. • &:4:: -:k•?) .�,,; ?�ri`,i:k,R�C��:,.,:$?X s, �il„<>,t,i"€:.ac3<x¢v,'';i;� ��;4�';' ..�,r.. s:�,,f'y^,,,.v.>;l �`�R ?�, p#.'.. ><5ea..'s: ":X.� i)y>`' ',k, $.,.vrt:`,f:.„€;tbv,,„< <,y,.<� .s;: :td.,r•..�;.."r,t ,, t;.,�az .��SEF:,.a<i'1„,c.tj0. `.. '.$•X North,says Public Works Director $"�:;. .�^- ;„�3;^'#�: °'�'. ,, i, 'x, �3, .< ��•� �::".;Xt:f § `.a. ,3:.. 3g:° ?'k;. ii 'i,o ; o '%., S;'F.6' <gg>, >k. 'gyp',, Richard Houghton sold her proper- `�"r?t,.<t,��X. »k:' `} -t;:;.= � $.» � "<1.. .r ,r.;t , ��� vt:f'�' ivf. �:, :`i, <:.s` :':%y ::<`;,:.•; :,4,}, �.L�%,rr¢ �'v ..s'` :k,,: .�.,,., `ar.. tyhe did notlegallyw r'•. y,' own. •:.$. .� ,�, <x.. ,;fit. . ,s: <:'3, .M1'J•.•Ti'>. ..([:�y' 'rs '£ ;4• o� :Y;!:J'�f� '"dz:<'a`<=:, %':i; ,.s'"^3,: '<'c>':' �':3 ,}, } 'vim>Ea£#trT:y<';>:,S?y q#s ��' `S'!,' <; ,2t "*.%a. a,. v:j :i3.' .:s'v t3 .r' .H<,<' 2:2a': :i.Y><f?.y;t>=..F c<x .i. <� The core of Shook's complaint • ���.`: !a�xktt �:<'� �`s. e.v€•"'�i:: ,>r;,� „y.,: �+<�, .:`F.,.tt�>,}�.>�.k^:Y;-•� {,; C,�>.. 0• J;.fik.,k;��b'l%„ :.:>,•:'a � ,.sK.` ;. 041.': ,. ..e. ,jyry,• tlu'S,..=S.2,k'c,. r.`LFj3J. ,.C.�>,3 .:a' Y y?.:".4l.::C:':.�'.::.. x':,�. ea>�.: ^.,r.,,�fd,.,i•�:;:X`'f is S:¢ '%>F.'>",��!. '�Edid' 3`�'3,t ,t r.:. .Y • is that the easement shepurchased t•` :ay. F.. i >Yt^ as .,.f ter.. •..• .:_. .: s,s.. fir, ,:�: ":i.. qq) t.3• ;fi n1 �`# a£4 .'ct. ,> for a cityright-of-way r � s�=-• -�:< .i.° is�r �.l. .�`:M1...�': ? already was a w�?i "`a`� 3. .bi`, ?Z'<, 'Skt $ ..yN` r` :'x>v ." ') fi•:2 `f�is..v ..ih".''gt YC: <»'�a'. u,#£h� '�:%;.•r=#F3<Y?,., t>.r.r;fi";;,.40` K.}•,y�, >n.Y. .5.,� ��r: ."W. owned by the city. And that .p.;s�,s,? a.,,:�«z., ..�.. ' � :;�,.z a.r':l�s" r ' { ,;$f.` �� ,{,:'. Houghton and other 'r 3z. �.'i , .•{?` >,r ; ;fi� ';.`';;� , g cityoffrcrals ¢.A <' yQ '?' '�:$%<. is R'.��. ;"Fi?�CY.<tR`'":r,:;r;. 3 ;T'� �;`.`�::».,.. ,xN4' :y�.., .•! if• theyx3<;� „#�^ ,,;. �<,r:�$'�`t�: ::y ,.r;;r.. . : didn't know of the proper :'�t... `ate ,w,:r .. ' .} fs.:v;3 t.,: ,:vm.,, #;,. .>, P Pe .`C:s;^,ti>S,'Ft?; ,. .r.1 s »,!ri: 3; 3' <.,4.:., r..a,, ,f, wq: ?hs�Yj. s:b, .# .•^ ,b;'" ,urt,.r> :;{.:a :?'„.3�.. 4r`.:;' kt .. , rFx. ,j'::.`:s:ffi '�';Fw c.> '?:+ :y..,m'«tr. kfr•�. ,"•2�"'.��. .,i';,.;% ;�y«r,`'`fit f:s;4.<''' :.<z>:.`�3 ,' 4;:., ownership,should have. .iF+ 'i +,s. iTr_45•<;a, ), >"t,;. `fk .4::k:.�,::,: S'q :?f e•.:, She wants Houghton `k;, .zi' ,.,,s: ,; i., )¢ t "f;.k:4 >:;,•. i,,hi:W.,, , <`.`'t''.: ..:g ton to return Ei;<,: „¢y' i" 8t� ,'1,, 'X.< ;Y ,jai„,p.. „R,,. ..Y;?j¢�,:,>. , yy q i t',�'' *etX,$Nx.:,Ss„�.� :I. '*' aai'>,?�:'<f^'. $:,:f ^:i;L. ::yr''a;. 33 the$2,000plus interest In addition � ?y:Y':}.� •t�.�, y ``> ;:z;y'"°:,, ;, , �'�<�>�r:�: �.`. "�...f.;: •,t x<, ,:�:::.,,.�. 9�ik.<a;t',s':•:e�».:' :!,t' £, ,� a� ,:�;:.ru?•, 4 <t '„ ;s.:: ..;�<_:` .. .:\#r, .:;k.� fV„ a',. (,-T.. r> aL.M<fi .Y. t.rt1 :kZ jf;. 6, vt£f vti'Sr;x eta "F. ya:' ,.i5t .3L,R. ':a<,a`"'.•; N Z:'. ft,;,,4:,,� ,: '....< :`k.,_ ..,+,:.. • she says,"The cityof Renton owes :t:<; •.;��, .:��,Y:M .;:.k )�,. r t: ;t+.>�i="E:.:'�`.�',; ; .:� , r. .>�,.. Y r ..<.. ,z�* << 3' a,f,?e:... iryt,,s=^y,F,S, k<t. aer,,.,'.,<14: t. urt iY3 t, .,..!.,o .><'3D,0;:y r:<,+ 'S .=y.E,!?,' ,r y�- .'« ;.. .;^vi ' .a> is?ti*> ;"3 •: .Hs^,:l ,F+ly`•,.. e 'ti .z »tL>';.`. ':y-::. • ,.�>Y41i,,;•;,k.C'r.Y.`:::xi,.b, �;i4``L �!5£, av tt.,,kt "'t,''p`'3:✓.,..! ;.:�,. SC.a '.3� °H me some kind of settlement and an .' " , '.E: , .xf" Ft'• . :F ,.,£ t,,v•• "#«::,:,„i ,:‹,,:.., ;»; �,> . ?!y `4"';a., :t'Asi: E�"ig.'.:ht.. ,)'. ;''L').`. ,%; :k'.:s;g:..' 3,Px.t.W•- .:. '?...* KE,. .U::,:€>- • ,., ,�.�' �:.>.:;+Si • ',�rr„Ei: .� •L.:' `?>. 3:`�:" ?.: ".rak`:€`�% .3�t,x, "'r'):.:<i�.:.�..a, "k .r*' apology for all the inconvenience "f.: a:: °•:��`,.L.., a>� ,, ^.,�... ;.,, ,.t,,. }vr': •,. ..,.. '>t. t�±�.i; ,,N'•f;,[ gY c#, :?,.., . ±' ::.,, :0,,l#o s• <' •try# i:.. €• . .•: ^.•<33 ,�-$. z#:..Ea;cLi><' ."sah ti.rEfvs;• ,5., RX:;£<.,.s ;.5`<<';^ .'k this[natter has caused me.' r`a ^,t.,rft. .u'. ;t='�::�' ,.E.<> .;..�;,,. ;s . ';;. • `s.�.wvt:%7f. #yy,,44,,,,•"4 .�•` R�...3. •i.>.<}. y..?!. }�,''�,.$.f..,�,x"s: � �, tx'r ="3ity '�£."•^ it<, i , is r, �� t Houghton would not discuss th a; <.). €,t ` a" .�, •• f , le Nor would � • sa his business �:,?, e, �/;, >3»,rt., .., ;:v,,.t,,:;�:•; •tr.:, r ;� tY t. =5;`; ,f¢�'; n SS part- ; �\: ;<,^?. ,{i.,;„t<t `'r k<2`. ,.h::y.•.`� '>"y:fft:zT Y},'c'<:}t; ^ 'xi. e>3;F''#3''.� .��., L .,3"Y�J 9dt $''.FF .:'lC'.?C. ;.tt "�" f ter, Ron Olsen, w f?s �. ,«s�_:`-?>~a.. �::;. ;}�,;#,�aat: ,.t;..)•�:~�ric<r ?., t 0 e who is the city's t , « ;�::.,-�:~ ;arm:,rs r`:. ;3�a�i::. ,,.. ��. ,,. :.€ ".z•..,•. off, � % L X. `.a, utility engineer, r {,, "4' '' •>to other officials. >;<. >;,.• t,v 3.�:?i '` �s. ' ,.. .- .>..'`C 43;• ^r,t$f. :.:?. '•,tY, ,:;4 i` r.',.�4',noie l a+ r ;j.G4 .<t „ �".,,,+,'t.,,: ��l:` "� � :.t<•.n, .•TC..0 `!$oR.: ;!�">.Q:ri'�'3h:i",v;'K. :J .,.1y ttsr� `k>.\ •dx...:i �rS.,.:, `�,. The all referred calls to Lar ;s �. ,�..;�;.a.�,,;i;,, •::''��)'r.. '�:'r^` �.:z,.,.,1. �. ...;�>�. .�.rf�a k< "���>t<> `ems , �:t,�: :r•)'' SY:>::ai. :,.t.{ , .,I Yam':. ..'i '4,4,. ., yg (x i '45^.'c`rrt; � .f,:� .S3'.?<,!;;Es:" to:`>iE::.� .�•��`,� Warren, the city's attorney, who #�> ''>:;�<'.`>? �,*3tr�'>�;Y-r��%<�:=.rts:�= � .� • Y Yr ,.ilia.= . A sx„ evt: S .;v}s... •:`2>< 'i :•'fivy�;. `... ''-1:,., .,,,., r,Y,. :?i..` et,p.^.'":c; S`t �. 4 nt '.F•.,i!. ,:�,�` ty.` Yf <w Si i.i§: F'+3 �y��'i<t�f"' tR,'§.' �Si• ;;:t:3' :.Y: •,. also represents Houghton. • ;,r» wz:.a :St., "G$}s�'. 3:zr.>; •=.)t;"y$ ,z„a: ,r:?.+, ) >.s f:: ? {/ ,3-' <k'pµ'i ,",?) > .!;L,;A .: +. Sid k�,.•Sa,. ,.�4':,£ �,,`»R 1...; ,>k,.E:<.��: .'S •Nt'?, Warren dismisses :`AX`S`al? ?���2 ,a vX<:#`''>:a„ 'i .` :t: •v/.?=>a<`v,:t: .� ;:s', e anycom- �'a)-; ,k.:Z ,. ': , . �f., a; >> t, u_ . '.5."k`, '"# �r'f`•' i4 L..= kt ): 3:.?•n 3:; t'�� 't;'..rt<d =. .'•a,. > 22', ,<, C�VCr;r » :'.3,i°:`mt.,<<Cp�:'?i .:"'Kf. ":� '::$� .>: .nS:tF"• 3=`'. . f$.:t.':'}.,, r4"a.",.r.: "'F: '�`#h`�1Y r•.�C, .;.,rat;;�2'v .,`C t'rF against 1 :,. Y:S3x. t::C'C 4,3).. #`.' :fM.4,ri. .At. k, ,R<:, ' : 2 §i , 3%'? plaintthe city as unsutr <;t,.` �..,k ",. 'at, ^�" p[[ ;�. ?:^ ti.,E ;ass' ''p°s'::f <?.^iA.CRy `,,,, ...$`b'.z�?.::',�•<`;.r »hZ?•'.'�`:.,.sA,: `?:',vC'.t'3.r>4?.:... >'Y.t iF:+=,;• ._,. e A", f;:i, •J, . ' ,,,)3„ ..?a.S ^rxk. <:r< qa<3;art:}�$Y `:>.S:.r L`',�,;.:� ;, 'nS •�` aza:•>$ • slantiated,and says the matter is a }:� '��>" �..,,Fi`>. •<a >,. t,.",y?;N 2, ,c``� �t:':; r�Y ` By ';F3,<.r "sit :.Sig ::1�: �,. `ir'',: ,�+;,t'f "�'.�' vtr'.�Y.:&�^< '':'Yr'.„ .C:��i;);�:. ^,sr f� yy �;¢' �3'i�?l,4fiTfi, '•f'. ;:?`:..:� ,<V.a 'N. ef,�i�;• ,..i, ;::>f';.,.,. civil dispute between Shook and ;,•;;�xs#�`. 3''t���;a �',�.�",,'`�`�}�t,s,�, � , ,...:�`�s::�;! .,r �.. R;k; ¢�,'h •)�' ;. ��.;' 's�,:i=;1„;,.,.4Y., . 'r:<4 »r,,,is3:"` ,s. t% hy:.:^Ft4.,'t ..y poio > o3;t,`^#,:S`. ..r'.: .! : ti.., .;@: '£iitk.^,f}., .;;i�.f,. ,, o^b is$�%">,§<Y,7� x....,,.rr€c','3 ,F'.. ,tt.: a • , Houghton. On that score he says, ':;'� "� t 4`�t`.. lr':�ar' ,' �,,.<`��<,�.: ,.,�;< ; Y �� t�r:�.�<<>:., i z!. ':�?. g <'d..� �:�,< .;cs;.^t. ,kt,�3,t•�>:<r.`>^: :¢> iy�: �;11 �.n.., :�. ..L. :�';�. #E.;, `; ),>tr > : .,:,. $..< .'}:' ...,r-.'ti'i €.i' .fai;.+O �• '_•« a'i^ .R71T` .v.`,<:.. the sale was legal and score, Houghton. �:;;� '-' ��.'t�;t.�;' .�.Y�� t,,'"";° Y �, �;. i•' g g �... � i�. . `x ;Fr ;�.�f,. � �'o v:�,•-s ,3E#^•' r..r,. 't".3&�g::� r'Q...: ,: ,.;;Y,i '.`F§d•>u.:. : . ii?" ..+�1''Y ki : ,r�. �i: stF.ti•<Fy4.. , 1,`Sty' owes Shook nothing. ''�`k ,,.- ;.a ,,t " ., tea: a, •ra<=:•=v y` ..ei. •'.0 b •o•.. aa.�r ,:'�>"��> . ;z.,F`:i,.t r_=.,.j,�;;:�r,`•,Y` ? .�. But at the veryleast Shook M` ,� 1 N. •• *."• «< » 0.t $ "Nx i`•..,Q.` of :; '` x` r fit•, ra. 3. >�4,'`'�':`' �:�.., <a n: �>^ � #2 5 ., .,b �i,t` by �.r':. ,•�, '',�.,.y,f:.` i^.^<i `,,,,,,,fet az, ki o ;'» )� ::.<:f<.d%a:'.. ::,t;'>'t:. '+:. t.'<'. ,.,,.. says, the episode is an example of ,� `,= �:�•x "'' Y >�•' '� ,.'�,;'...... r;, �' ? '.,,., .,;,:,� .K, �+ s` =a'e:. • Y P p 1 4,t " :_': r' st:a< "is;r?ie'xf. r. ,s,:w; ,,:}. e ; ;:< -:. .r `: <F.,,E r.•y''!• 1,s� t:?�,' .r,^;£t�:'tR�'�i �`` ''� ``,�t:,.�S:�`4�', ::3;rY.r'. »aGyY,o r;r.:.¢,�.�'+.< how city officials can invite an . ; i3' <"y •;;<:t 'sr 44V• �*, ' .:.;r;>:, ,.,'> "•••q"''. 3^s;:; ;vE ? a> ,. >,d4,f ,..tax ...=4=i•i>{'` ,.. :')",. :tf':;l;L'^: M` <•.. :a "t,".L.. `y, L*.. ^t `S when i " °�' r :l T, " t ;appearance of wrongdoingf.a: w:.; >`$ '���t, ,�� � :Y.:,�.".?� :•.: ?:rt 4� .:>:,^ ^• ¢ �p ply `E>.'l�k.: ,L�'iSae-,•.fit<., =,a.> .>I»«� .ic ..,., ,?,9...:,,�aaA!?.^vL.#,t. .Ez_,t,.: w^`:. :.r�'.,o..r.4;'.;.. „�ta. > • „�o •�*?'.ui4•�'a, their private Interests intertwine Mike Levy 'Sennlle Times with city business. Helen Shook stands above the railroad right-of-way easement that she said she paid for and deeded to Mike Parness, administrative the city of Renton.Shook contends the city already owned the property. assistant to Mayor Barbara Shin- plr• says the city no longer "It just didn't sit right," Shook needed for public land, such as a what she paid for," Warren. says. oc permits certain employees to own says,when she learned the proper- city street, automatically is given "N• ow she's trying to say she speculative properly, partly to ty's owners were Houghton, who to the city. should have got the bevel°it for avoid charges such as Shook's. A was then engineering supervisor, What the law means,in Shook's free." ' city code of ethics adopted in 1983 his wife, Carolyn, and Olsen. The interpretation,is that when Pacific Furthermore, lie disputes the ' prohibits employees involved in t{oughtons and Olsen bought the Coast abandoned the rail line, claim that the property .v:rs not land use decisions - including de- property in 1976. Shook says she Renton immediately became.the Houghton's to sell. The Ut22 law partment heads, building officials, dutifully paid Houghton his asking owner of the 30-foot easement regarding abandoned railroads ap Planning Department employees price of$2,000 and Houghton gave needed for North 24th Street. plies only to railroad rights crf•way and some others - from develqp- her a quit-claim deed to the. 441 obtained through the U.S. Land ing property other than for their property. shouldn't have been required Grant Act, anti Shook Iras trot • personal use. That•transaction would have to buy it because the city already p_oven the Pacific Coast Railroad. "It doesn't seem reasonable to been the end of the story, but as owned it,'she says. And anyway,• land was land-grant property. have people making determina- time passed Shook becae even it wasn't Houghton's to sell. It was. ' " tions on property they may have as more bothered• by the.,apparent ;,:the city's." As for the apparent conflicts of • a profit-making enterprise," Par- connection'•between city:officials However,'Warren.says'Shook interest, Warren says because he ness says. and the $2,000 easement. She says has no-Claim because Houghton • is not a city employee but'an When Shook purchased her she didn't have time to research gave her a quit-claim deed, rather attorney, under contract by the . three-lot parcel, the city's hearing the matter further until last year, than at warranty deed, for the city, there is nothing impnrper examiner told her she also needed after she retired. property. The difference is that a about trim representing a city to acquire a 30-foot easement to Her,property lies,on an aban quit-claim transfers.any right the employee. And at the time oY the deed to the city as a public.right- doned rail.line,;once owned by,the;;;,.downer"his or ma ,'Have in '•a sale, nothing'prevented a city of-way. The right-of-way,'..•at';the.:,.Pacifid6'Coast:i•Railmidikt;,i,t-Eder'; 'p tnyi•a'.waiian 'deet guaran- -• employee;fromrowaing speculative end of North' 24th;Street.•was',:research'•'•showed-/•that.r�s`tbi+br._e k;e:tees;,,owtiet'SMpikettuSiliroPe4rty,.; property.:^s;!'r. ',F','' , necessary In case the city decided •important�factr'she.saya;.beeausearu�'i5eltlf t,..$10 t MI,t ;. 1y ,`F1i�•.rc'• ',.',a'?_"This`is a'yamall city." Walrren' to extend the street, according to.,. 1922•ylewl'says'' any;)ipottion'iof;7� "'A`'quit-clam',deedsirll•passes;'sayi':! .Sometimes people cross' the hearing examiner's report. abandoned ,,railroad) ght-of-,w ;title,,]and:she''; o<''� .Pate",i°.°``` ,:.. ' a.g t*;fi► . benetit;'.of' n.th,:.it.1412;;.,.,,,.‘/..,:.+:1' '1� '•t;;mr i•1::2(+.t ,1!'t�,' .'i'i':ra;ti�°'rt ;l.S''.{i Qr'�.!'ri' i; t:y.j.•'e .r i% �la'•', INTEROFFICE MEMO Date ' TO: FROM: SUBJECT: INTEROFFICE MEMO Date TO: nitJ, TOROI-ICFF • FROM: RCNTON CIT SUBJECT: mYLA-;-!. ShORT 'eLAT H171. DAR .INCLOSED IS ; Cni.ECK Ff-% YOR r7H?, RT:C0ii.D'XNG C? PLAT Tij2' Is TN 'ITN S 07r1T.C . TIIEY TOD11,Y '.Z0 SAY ' HAT TT VAS RY,Ai.:',1 AN,-, 7 TOLO TJJ '71TAT I WOuLD SEND IC A CHECK . D YOU 1 -)CJI_D C,7T TT Pu.' Y:E AND GET C:T TI-TP..N2X ; { +d, : T, a s,. ,,4::::,,,,.:•:,zi,.,.i..;...f.:,;-,:.;•....,s,. E' �., Vn - ! iy` !il r "% � 11 � _ :,,,,......,E,„.;1,,,,;;;;;;:::,.;„,....; • � � �am ' { • • � ,.. a • . Ft '. 'v CITY OF RENTO• N , 80I 2 "No. FINANCE' DEPARTMENT _,, .„ RENTON, WASHING N 980559 47 . — 197 9 • • RECEIVED OF ! >j_i,e--r_,Zilf_1,ct7e--f.", i=';(,-s-4:-j4? ,• . : : . .1,,...„,,!.,:: . /. , e ti TOTAL • ; :�r><,: ry ,+� t • i.,4: DI TOR MARB, y'FINANC •,_ �„',. km' t_. • OF R4,4, • �� o THE CITY OF RENTON U 40 0 z MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE.SO. RENTON.WASH.98055 Z silL CHARLES J. DELAURENTI, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT • 09 . 235— 2550 .00 �P 9�TE0 SEPS��O • MEMORANDUM April 2 , 1979 TO : Del Mead , City Clerk FROM: Planning Department RE : .HELEN SHOOK SHORT PLAT - 199-78 Attached for your recording with King County. is, the mylar of the Helen Shook short plat. Also included are folders for filing in your records . Please note, the $25 recording ..fee and posting of a bond*for the deferral of off-site improvements., N . 24th Street and Garden Place .N . , have been paid . Also , restrictive covenants do not apply. Thank you. wr Attachments *Arrangements made with R. Houghton this date . OF R4-,, A. ft o THE CITY OF RENTON U (0 Co z MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 z eaL CHARLES J. DELAURENTI MAYOR a PLANNING DEPARTMENT 0mom235- 2550 O,?1T f0 SEPIt" March 28 , 1979 MEMORANDUM TO : Board of Public Works FROM : Planning Department RE : REFERRAL ITEMS ( 1 ) DEFERRAL OF IMPROVEMENTS : SHOOK SHORT PLAT The applicant has submitted plans for improvement of North 24th Street at Garden Place North as required by the Hearing Examiner ' s plat approval . The applicant desires deferral of said improvements in order to allow filing of the plat . RECOMMENDATION : Approve deferral for a period of six ( 6 ) months , subject to posting of the appropriate bond . ( 2 ) DEFERRAL OF IMPROVEMENTS : MART ENTERPRISES The applicant proposes deferral of sidewalk improvements in the 4100 block of Lake Washington Boulevard . The applicant proposes inspection of a 32 unit condominium development at this location . Lake Washington Boulevard is scheduled for improvement under the Six Year Street Program in 1982 or later . Several developments are proposed in the immediate vicinity . Coordinated con- struction would be desirable . Long term deferral awaiting the ultimate street improvement appears inappropriate . RECOMMENDATION : Defer these improvements for six months to determine if a coordinated improvement can take place , and subject to posting of an appropriate bond . ( 3 ) DEFERRAL OF IMPROVEMENTS : MANCINI ENTERPRISES The applicant requests deferral of the improvements for a new auto painting establishment on the triangle created Board of Public Works March 28, 1979 Page Two by North 3rd Place , Houser and Marion . The applicant' s site abuts Houser for a distance of approximately 200 feet. Due to the fact that the required improvements are bounded on the north by Marion and south by North 3rd Place , it appears appropriate to require their installation . RECOMMENDATION : Due to the applicant' s desire to obtain occupancy of the building within the next two months , defer the subject improvements for six months , subject to posting of the appropriate bond . DRC :wr 1 Date: March 27, 1979 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REFERRAL MEETING OF March 28, 1979 ` T ta<t„�:,.,- �YAr�F i^i�{ , vGordon Y. Ericksen, Planning Director Paul Lumbert, Traffic Operations Engineer TO: Pirharri Houghton, EnginPerth.g Supervisor SUBJECT: Deferral of Off-Site Improvements, N. 24th Street & Garden Place N. COMMENTS: Plan and Profile of the Helen Shook Short Plat available in the Public Works office. 1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPLICATION FOR APPEAL CITY OF kEN1.ON GRANTED _ DATE OF FILING /2z --- DENIED DATE OF HEARING . APPEALED 1 . NAME OF APPLICANT :_1—t_1 PLEASE P INT) 2 . ADDRESS �� 50l t' cA ZLt j 3 . ADDRESS OF PROPERTY INVOLVED ;,t-d/ 4 , LEGAL DESCR 1 PT ION BLOCK PLAT OF PROPERTY INVOLVED : LOT --- �,� h„, ,^ 7— // - 5 . PRESENT ZONING __ __�I._-•-------- -- �` 6 . EXACT VARIANCE REQUESTED D C— Q 00 ��ram/ J r 7 , WHY CAN ' T THE PROPERTY BE DEVELOPED WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE? Y 8 . WHAT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES PECULIAR �CUL I ARC,TOR C SUCHI1IONS PROPE R�l'YLANDODUSUBJECT PROPERTY WHICH ARE APPLY GENERALLY TO PROPERTY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD 9 IS THE VARIANCE REQUESTED THE MINIMUM VARIANCE NECESSARY TO ALLOW THE REASONABLE USE OF THE PROPERTY? 10 . WILL THE GRANTING OF THE REQUESTED VARIANCE BE IN HARMONY WITH THE DEVELOPMt_N ( OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY AND NOT INJU- RIOUS TO THE NE I GHBOW UCJOD OR DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC WELFARE? _— -----' I DECLARE THAT I AM THE OWNER OF PROPERTY INVOLVED IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT THE FOREGOING STATEMENTS AND ANSWERS HEREIN CONTAINED AND 1HE INFORMAI. ION HEREWITH SUBMITTED ARE IN ALL RESPECTS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE LS::: T OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF . SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT OF R 1210 ® THE CITY OF ;f EN TON gel MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 h'i9Ll.AVE.SO. RENT®N,WASH. 98055 CHARLES J. DELALIRENTI MAYOR 0 PLANNING DEPARTMENT °-9 co- 235- 2550 o (, 9�TFD SEP�E�O February 14 , 1979 Mrs . Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue North Renton , Washington 98055 RE : SHORT PLAT 199-78 Dear Mrs . Shook : We are in receipt of your short plat mylar , and it is being considered for approvals prior to recording . In review of the Hearing Examiner ' s decision dated August 28 , 1978 , it has become apparent that certain off-site improvements as required by the Public Works Department must be installed or properly deferred by the Board of Public Works . You should contact the Engineering Divi - sion of the Public Works Department to determine pre- cisely what the improvements will be and the process for deferring and placing their appropriate bond to insure future installation . If you have any questions with regard to this matter , please contact this department . Very -)uly yours , Gorden/ Y . r,icl , Planning Director oic David R. Clemens , Associate Planner DRC : wr cc : Kenneth J . Oyler P . 0 . Box 2258 Renton , WA 98055 W. C . Gonnason , Public Works Director • Short Pict 199-78 Page Four W-200-78, E-210-78 • • Existing city policy of covenanting the property to participation in an LID for the required improvements does not appear appropriate under these circumstances. Normally the amount of right-of-way is not a problem, and the improvements can be installed at a later date via •the LID process. But in this case insufficient right-of-way exists, and adjacent development north of N.E. 24th Street appears to prevent dedication of additional right-of-way on the north side of the street. Therefore, in this unique case, dissimilar to previous short plat applications, except in the easterly access to the Ernest Coleman short plat (Short Plat No. 078-77) a waiver of off-site improvements appears warranted. The Public Works Department should review the 30-foot right-of-way, including hammerhead turnaround, for determining the appropriate improvements that can feasibly be made. Although all of the improvements specified in Section 9-1108 cannot feasibly be constructed in the 30-foot strip, it appears that some improvements could be constructed. Perhaps the thickened edge for the street may be acceptable, or the traditional concrete curb may more facilitate an appropriate pavement width. The Examiner lacks testimony to require specific improvements. This decision should be left up to the Public Works Department, but any improvements should be only appropriate to serve the three lots. • 3. Existing development north of the proposal (e.g. , Keffer short_plat - Garden Ct. N.) precludes acquisition of additional public right-of-way -on the north side of N. 24th Street. Existing development south of this street, including the legally nonconforming lot depth of_the subject site, prevent such acquisition as well on the south side of the street. This unusual circumstance produces an undue hardship that would prevent development of the property (Sections 9-1109.1 and 9-1109.1.A) . Other properties (e.g. Keffer Short Plat - Short Plat No. 16-75) have been permitted to develop with a 30-foot wide street (Section 9-1109.1.B) . Endangerment or harm to the public welfare and other properties was not shown to predictably occur (Section 9-1109.1.C) . 4. The precedent of 30-foot streets in this neighborhood has been considered by the Public Works Department. It is their conclusion that extension of Meadow Avenue N. is the best solution for access to properties south of the one lot in depth properties abutting N. 24th Street. It was not recommended that Garden Court N. be extended south of N. 24th Street. 5. Due to the topography of the site it appears appropriate that as many of the existing trees as possible be retained. The applicant indicated that some grading of Lots A and B will occur. Existing trees should be used to stabilize the soil. DECISION: Based upon the record, testimony, findings and conclusions, it is the decision of the Examiner to approve the short plat (Exhibit #5) and requested exception from the Subdivision Ordinance subject to: 1. Completion of certification per Section 9-1106.3.H. per approval of the Planning and Public Works Departments. 2. Acquisition of the northerly abutting 30-foot easement and dedication of this easement to the city for public right-of-way per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 3. Placement of the existing 10-foot utility easement on the final plat per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. • 4. Provision of hammerhead turnaround on Lot A per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. • 5. Submittal of storm drainge plans to the Public Works Department for approval per Ordinance No. 3174. 6. Retention of as many as possible of the existing trees. 7. Compliance with all other applicable regulations and ordinances. Furthermore, it is the decision of the Examiner to waive off-site improvements as required by Section 9-1108, but to require off-site improvements appropriate to serve the three lots. These off-site improvements shall be determined and approved by the Public Works Department. • OF J �� p. •.0 ° THE CITY OF RENTON . 5 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE.SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 Z ..>. O CHARLES J. DELAURENTI, MAYOR .• PLANNING DEPARTMENT Ao et- co- 235- 2550 November 3 , 1978 Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue North Renton , Washington 98055 RE : FILE NO : SHORT PLAT 199-78 ; W-200-78; E-210-78 Dear Ms . Shook : The subject short plat was approved by the Hearing Examiner subject to conditions on August 28 , 1978 , and we have yet to receive the short plat mylar and eight copies for filing with King County. We would appreciate your submitting these documents as soon as possible , so we may clear our files . The procedure for recordation of short plats has been revised recently , and we must charge an additional $25 . 00 fee for that recording process . Please remit that amount at such time as you are ready to record your plat documents . If you have any questions , please contact us . Very truly yours , Gordop Y . Ericksen , Planning Dire tad i �� j �,/�Ir ��� D iVd C 'ern s , - • Associate Planner GYE : DRC : sh Attachment - 9—i 105 9-1106 10. Expiration Period. If the plat is not filed within one year of the date of sub- mission, the plat shall be null and void. Upon proper application by the sub- divider, the Planning Department may grant one extension of not more than six (6) months. To revitalize any expired plat, it must be resubmitted. (Ord. 2667, 10-4-71;arnd. Ord. 2823, 1-21-74,eff. 1-30-74) 9-1106: TENTATIVE, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT REQUIREMENTS: 1. Tentative Plat Requirements. A., as amended: Proposed Plat, Fee. The application for a Tentative Plat shall be submitted in an original and seven (7) copies to the Planning Department who shall record the date received and assign a file number. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of fifty.dollars ($50.00) plus two dollars ($2.00) per acre. (Ord. 3105, 1-24-77, eff. 1-1-77) B. Referrals, Recommendations of Departments. The Planning Department • shall transmit two (2) copies of the Tentative Plat to the Department of Public Works, one copy to the Traffic Engineering Department, one copy to the Building Department, one copy to the Health Agency, one copy to the Fire Department and copies to other departments and agencies as necessary for their review and recommendation. One copy shall be retained for the use of the Planning Department. These departments and agencies shall make their respective recommendations regarding the Tentative Plat to the Planning Department and to the subdivider. These departments and agencies shall notify the Planning Department when they have approved the Tentative Plat. C. Revisions. 'The departments and agencies in accordance with their re- sponsibilities cited in Section 9-1106, 1.B. may have the subdivider revise his proposed subdivision to conform to the requirements of this Or- dinance.The departments and agencies may require revision of the proposed subdivision to promote public safety and the general welfare of the City. D. Approval Period. Tentative Plats shall be approved or disapproved within six (6) months from the date of submission. Upon proper application, the Planning Department may grant one extension of not more than three (3) months. E. Expiration Period. The approval of the Tentative Plat shall lapse unless a Preliminary Plat based upon the Tentative Plat is submitted within six (6) months from the date of approval by. all the departments cited in Section 9-1106, 1.B.. 1171;774:477 I. o THE CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 o �e CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , MAYOR • LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER io CO' D 4R- L. RICK BEELER , 235-2593 fO SEPS0° September 12, 1978 Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue N. Renton, WA 98055 RE: File No. Short Plat 199-78, W-200-78, E-210-78. Dear Ms. Shook: This is to notify you that the above referenced requests, which were approved subject to conditions as noted on the Examiner's report of August 28, 1978, have not been appealed within the time period set by ordinance, and therefore, this application is considered final and is being submitted to the City Clerk effective this date for permanent filing. . Please contact the Planning Department for information regarding preparation of the final short plat mylar for filing with King County. Sincerely, 1 4,11114*-ISAPI , . L. 'Rick Beeler Hearing Examiner cc: Planning Department City Clerk • • • AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING • State of Washington) County of King Marilyn J. Petersen , being first duly sworn, upon . oath disposes and states: That on the 28th day of August , 1978 , affiant deposited in the mails of the United States a sealed envelope • containing a decision or recommendation with postage prepaid, addressed to the parties of record in the below-entitled application or petition. Subscribed and sworn this 4'6- day of Ave v5.k 191`t . \\ V\4- "-Q.) Notary Public in and for the State' of Washington, residing at Renton. Application, Petition or Case: Helen Shook, Sh. Pl. 199-78 (The minwtee contain a £L t og .the pantiea og kecond) • August 28, 1978 OFFICE OF THE LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER CITY OF RENTON REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. APPLICANT: Helen Shook • FILE NO. Short Plat 199-78 W-200-78, E-210-78 LOCATION: Vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Applicant requests approval of a proposed three-lot short plat, a waiver of off-site improvements, and an exception from the Subdivision Ordinance for less than 50-foot street. SUMMARY OF ACTION: Planning Department Recommendation: Approval of short plat, exception, and partial approval of waiver. Hearing Examiner Decision: Approval subject to conditions. PLANNING DEPARTMENT The Planning Department staff report was received by the REPORT: Examiner on August 17, 1978, and July 27, 1978. PUBLIC HEARING: After reviewing the Planning Department report, examining available information on file with the application, and field checking the property and surrounding area, the Examiner conducted a public hearing on the subject as follows: The hearing was opened on August 1, 1978 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building. Gordon Y. Ericksen, Planning Director, recommended the matter be continued to a later date in order to allow the applicant to apply for an exception from the Subdivision Ordinance relative to the required right-of-way. The Examiner asked the applicant if she concurred in the Planning Department recommendation. Responding was: Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue N. Renton, WA 98055 Mrs. Shook indicated her concurrence, noting that she had been unaware of the necessity for application for exception until recently. Mr. Ericksen advised that the matter could be placed on the public hearing agenda on August 22, 1978. The hearing was subsequently closed at 9:15 a.m. and continued to 9:00 a.m. on August 22, 1978. CONTINUANCE: The hearing was opened on August 22, 1978 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building. The Examiner disclosed being acquainted with an adjacent property owner to the site, noting the relationship would not interfere with his ability to conduct the public hearing and render an objective decision. He inquired if parties in attendance objected to proceeding with the hearing upon receipt of the disclosure. There was no objection. Parties wishing to testify were affirmed by the Examiner. It was reported that the Hearing Examiner and the applicant had received and reviewed the Planning Department report, dated August 1, 1978, and the subsequent addendum, dated August 22, 1978, and the reports were entered into the record as Exhibit #1. Michael Smith, Planning Department, reviewed Exhibit #1, and entered the following additional exhibits into the record: Exhibit #2: Letter to Planning Department from Kenneth J. Oyler, dated August 2, 1978, request for exception. ' Exhibit #3: Letter to Planning Department from Kenneth J. Oyler, dated June 23, 1978, request for waiver. Short Plat 199-78 Page Two W-200-78, E-210-78 Exhibit #4: King County Assessor's Map Exhibit #5: Short Plat Map The Examiner asked the applicant if she concurred in Exhibit #1. Mrs. Shook indicated her concurrence, and reported that an agreement had been reached with the owner of the 30-foot easement which would allow the applicant to purchase the easement and dedicate it to the City of Renton as a public right-of-way. She also advised that because of the existence of a 10-foot sewer easement in proposed Lot A, subdivision procedures had been necessary to allow construction in alternative areas of the property. Referencing Fire Department comments attached to Exhibit #1 regarding installation of a fire hydrant, Mrs. Shook indicated that discussion with the department had concluded that due to the existence of a hydrant on Garden Court N. directly across the street from the site, a fire hydrant would no longer be required. The Examiner requested testimony in support or opposition to the request. There was no response. The Examiner inquired if Mrs. Shook was the owner of the property to the south of the site. Mrs. Shook responded that she was not the owner. The Examiner requested Mr. Smith to designate on the King County Assessor's map the location of a sharp drop-off in the vicinity of the subject site. Mr. Smith designated the area containing a 20 to 25% slope in the center of the site which extends south to a 500 slope and levels out on the easterly end of the site. He advised that the slope increases to the west. Mrs. Shook further clarified the slope percentages on the site. The Examiner inquired if sufficient area exists on Lot A to provide a cul-de-sac. Mrs. Shook responded that a hammerhead or "T" configuration would be feasible and additional property had been provided for that purpose. The Examiner requested a representative from the Traffic Engineering Division to testify regarding aspects of traffic circulation in the area. Responding was: Clint Morgan Traffic Engineering Division The Examiner inquired if the division had analyzed the traffic needs and circulation in the area and possible impacts produced by the subject proposal. Mr. Morgan reported that the most feasible access would extend from Meadow Avenue N. to provide service to the south in the area. Referencing previous discussion regarding the location of the steep slope in the vicinity of the site, A1r. Smith designated on an aerial photograph the location of the slope located west of the site and east of Lake Terrace Mobile Home Park. The Examiner requested a final recommendation from the Planning Department. Mr. Smith indicated that the staff report, Exhibit #1, would remain as previously submitted. The Examiner requested further comments. Since there were none, the hearing on File No. Short Plat 199-78, W-200-78, and E-210-78 was closed by the Examiner at 9:35 a.m. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS: FINDINGS: 1. The request is for approval of a three-lot short plat, a waiver of off-site improvements and an exception from the Subdivision Ordinance requirement of access via a 50-foot wide dedicated public street. 2. The Planning Department report accurately sets forth the issues, applicable policies and provisions, findings of fact, and departmental recommendations in this matter, is incontested, and is hereby attached as Exhibit#1 and incorporated in this report by reference as set forth in full therein. 3. Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, as amended by R.C.W. 43.21.C. , Gordon Y. Ericksen, responsible official, determined the proposal to be exempt from the threshold determination and EIS requirements. 4. Plans for the proposal have been reviewed by all city departments affected by the impact of this development and no adverse comment was expressed. 5. There was no opposition to the proposal expressed. 6. All existing utilities are available and in close proximity. Short Plat 199-78 Page Three W-200-78, E-210-78 7. The proposal is compatible with the required lot area and dimension requirements of Section 4-706 (R-1) , 4-729 (G) and 9-1108.23.F. (3) . (Subdivision Ordinance) of Title IV, Ordinance No. 1628, Code of General Ordinances, except for the minimum 80-foot lot depth requirement of Section 9-1108.23.F. (3) . (b) . Due to the configuration of the property being 75 to 77 feet in depth, the applicant is unable to meet the 80-foot depth requirement. This constitutes a nonconforming situation that apparently existed prior to the Subdivision Ordinance per information contained in the title insurance policy provided by the applicant and contained in the official file of record. 8. The application contained an affidavit attesting to ownership of the property (Section 9-1106.3.H. (1) . 9. The northerly 30-foot access easement abutting Lots A and B has not been dedicated for public access nor rights of access secured by the applicant (Section 9-I106.3.H. (2) . However, the applicant testified that rights of access have been negotiated with the respective owners of the easement, and that once purchased, the easement will be dedicated to the city. 10. A survey by a licensed land surveyor has not been made , (Section 9-1106.3.H. (3) . 11. Suitable utilities are available for connection to existing sanitary sewer (Section 9-1106.3.H. (4) . 12. A title insurance policy and real estate contract was provided (Section 9-1106.3.H. (6) subsequent to the public hearing upon request by the Examiner. 13. Certificat'ion by the King County Health Department and the King County and Renton Finance Departments will occur just prior to, at or immediately following filing of the final short plat (Sections 9-1106.3.H. (4) , (7) and (8) ) . 14. Off-site improvements per city standards (Section 9-1108) have not been installed in N.E. 24th Street (Section 9-1106.3.H. (5) ) . The existing width of the easement of N.E. 24th Street is 30 feet which is 20 feet less than the minimum 50-foot street requirement of Section 9-1108.7.H. Due to the nonconforming depth of the property, additional right-of-way could not be dedicated from the property without increasing the degree of the existing nonconformity. 15. Restrictive covenants were not submitted (Section 9-1105.3.B) . 16. An existing 10-foot utility easement crosses the area between Lots A and B. This is not shown on the short plat map, Exhibit #5. 17. The applicant indicated that the hammerhead turnaround recommended by staff would be constructed on Lot A. 18. Storm drainage plans were not submitted per Ordinance No. 3174. CONCLUSIONS: 1. The proposal conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning requirements. The legal non-conforming status of the property precludes imposing the minimum lot depth requirement of Section 9-1108.23.F. (3) . (b) . It appears that the applicant does not own contiguous property that may be attached to the application to render the property conforming. 2. A precedent has been established by the Public Works Department and/or the Planning Commission in the off-site improvements required in N.E. 24th Street and Garden Ct. North. Instead of the improvements required by Section '9-1108 (curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm sewers, street lights, etc.) only pavement, thickened edge and drainage control have been installed (Sections 9-1106.E and 9-1109.1.B) . The nonconforming 30-foot right-of-way prevents installing all of the required improvements which were intended for at least a 50-foot right-of-way (Section 9-1109. 1.A) . While testimony was not provided by the Public Works Department regarding what specific improvements would be required in the existing right-of-way, it seems reasonable and logical to assume that improvements similar to those that exist in the area would be required. • Testimony was not given attesting to detriment or harm to the public welfare or other properties as' a. resUlt of the existing improvements (Section 9-1109.1.C) . Short Plat 199-78 Page Four W-200-78, E-210-78 Existing city policy of covenanting the property to participation in an LID for the required improvements does not appear appropriate 'under these circumstances. Normally the amount of right-of-way is not a problem, and the improvements can be installed at a later date via the LID process. But in this case insufficient right-of-way exists, and adjacent development north of N.E. 24th Street appears to prevent dedication of additional right-of-way on the north side of the street. Therefore, in this unique case, dissimilar to previous short plat applications, except in the easterly access to the Ernest Coleman short plat (Short Plat No. 078-77) a waiver of off-site improvements appears warranted. The Public Works Department should review the 30-foot right-of-way, including hammerhead turnaround, for determining the appropriate improvements that can feasibly be made. Although all of the improvements specified in Section 9-1108 cannot feasibly be constructed in the 30-foot strip, it appears that some improvements could be constructed. Perhaps the thickened edge for the street may be acceptable, or the traditional concrete curb may more facilitate an appropriate pavement width. The Examiner lacks testimony to require specific improvements. This decision should be left up to the Public Works Department, but any improvements should be only appropriate to serve the three lots. 3. Existing development north of the proposal (e.g. , Keffer short plat - Garden Ct. N.) precludes acquisition of additional public right-of-way on the north side of N. 24th Street. Existing development south of this street, including the legally nonconforming lot depth of the subject site, prevent such acquisition as well on the south side of the street. This unusual circumstance produces an undue hardship that would prevent development of the property (Sections 9-1109.1 and 9-1109.1.A) . Other properties (e.g. Keffer Short Plat - Short Plat No. 16-75) have been permitted to develop with a 30-foot wide street (Section 9-1109.1:B) . Endangerment or harm to the public welfare and other properties was not shown to predictably occur (Section 9-1109.1.C) . 4. The precedent of 30-foot streets in this neighborhood has been considered by the Public Works Department. It is their conclusion that extension of Meadow Avenue N. is the best solution for access to properties south of the one lot in depth properties abutting N. 24th Street. It was not recommended that Garden Court N. be extended south of N. 24th Street. 5. Due to the topography of the site it appears appropriate that as many of the existing trees as, possible be retained. The applicant indicated that some grading of Lots A and B will occur. Existing trees should be used to stabilize. the soil. DECISION: Based upon the record, testimony, findings and conclusions, it is the decision of the Examiner to approve the short plat (Exhibit #5) and requested exception from the Subdivision Ordinance subject to: 1. Completion of certification per Section 9-1106.3.H. per approval of the Planning and Public Works Departments. 2. Acquisition of the northerly abutting 30-foot. easement and dedication of this easement to the city for public right-of-way per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 3. Placement of the existing 10-foot utility easement on the final plat per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 4. Provision of hammerhead turnaround on Lot A per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 5. Submittal of storm' drainge plans to the Public Works Department for approval per . Ordinance No. 3174. 6. Retention of as many as possible of the existing trees. 7. Compliance with all other applicable regulations and ordinances. Furthermore, it is the decision of the Examiner to waive off-site improvements as required by Section 9-1108, but to require off-site improvements appropriate to serve the three lots. These off-site improvements shall be determined and approved by the Public Works, Department. . . n Short;Plat 199-78 Page Five W-200,-78, E-210-78 • • • ORDERED THIS 28th day of August; 1978. • L. Ri k Beeler • Land Use Hearing Examiner • TRANSMITTED THIS 28th_day of August, 1978 by Affidavit of Mailing to the parties. of record: • Helen Shook, 2501 Meadow Avenue N. , Renton, WA 98055 • TRANSMITTED THIS 28th day of August, 1978 to the following: Mayor Charles J. Delaurenti Councilman Richard M. Stredicke • Councilwoman Patricia Seymour-Thorpe Warren C. Gonnason, Public Works Director Gordon Y. Ericksen, Planning Director Ron Nelson, Building Division Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney • Clint Morgan, Traffic Engineering Division • Pursuant to Title IV,, Section 3015 of the City's Code, request for reconsideration must be filed in writing on or before September 8, 1978. Any aggrieved person feeling that the.decision of the Examiner is based on erroneous procedure, errors of law or fact, error in judgment, or the discovery of new evidence which could not be reasonably available at the prior hearing may make a written request for review by the Examiner within fourteen (14) days from the date of the Examiner's decision. This request shall set forth the specific errors relied upon by such appellant, and the Examiner may., after review of the record, take further action as he deems proper. An appeal to.the City Council is governed by Title IV, Section 3016, which requires that such appeal be filed with the City Clerk accompanying a filing fee of $25.00 and meeting other specified requirements. Copies of this ordinance are available for inspection in the City Clerk's office, first floor of City Hall, or same may be purchased at cost in said office. RLAI. ES I A I .E CON .I i<ACIF RECEIVED bin' 'OIL RENTON HEARING EXAMINER Try �,- :> ; �,_e.' AUG 251978 TIIIS CONTRAt.I',made and entered info this /'1 day of November, 1976 AM PM n between SANFRY C. HOLMA and WILMA A. HOLMA, his wife 7t8'9'ro'1t' 2'1 e2'3'415tF • . .. 1 hereinafter called the "seller," and HELEN EVA SHOOK, a single woman JD hereinafter called the "purchaser," WITNESSETH: That the seller agrees to sell to the purchaser and the purchaser agrees"to purchase from the seller the following described real estate, with the appurtenances, in KING County, State of Washington: The north 77 feet of the west 162 feet (measured on and at right angles to the north line) of Tract No. 332 of C. D.Hillman's Lake Washington Garden of Eden Division No. 5 , according to the plat recorded in Volume 11 of PLats , page 83 , in King County, Washington And that portion of the Pacific Coast Railroad Company' s Newcastle Branch fight- of-way being a strip of said right-of-way 200 feet' in width, 100 feet of such width lying on either side of the right-of-way centerline as the same is now located and bounded on the north by the northerly boundary line of Tract 332 C.D. Hillman' s Lake Washington Garden of Eden Division No. 5 , according to th plat recorded in Volume 11 of Plats , page 83 , in King County, Washington, produce. westerly over and accross said right-of-way and on the south by a line parallel to and 79 feet distant northerly from when measured at right angles to the soutlie boundary line of said Tract 332 , produced westerly over and across said right-OC- way. t The terms and conditions of this contract are as follows: The purchase price is TWENTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR 4s20 ,354 . 00 ) Dollars, of which FIVE THOUSAND EIGHTY-EIGHT ($ 5 ,0 8 8 . 0 0 ) Dollars have been paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the balance of said purchase price shall be paid as follows: No further payment shall be made or permitted during calendar year 1976 . However, interest shall begin running from the date of this contract. the balance of $15266 . 00 shall be paid in monthly installments of $300 .00 , or more, beginning January 15 , 1977 . Subsequent payments shall be due on or before the 15th day of eachmonth thereafter . The • unpaid balance will bear interest at the rate of nine (9) percent per annum, computed on the diminishing balances . The monthly payments shall include interest. • } _ 4ti , ................ All payments to be made hereunder shall be made at 335 Meadow Avenue North, Renton; Wa'. 98055 • or at such other place as the seller may direct in writing. As referred to in this contract, "date of closing" shall be date set Out above. (1) The purchaser assumes and agrees to pay before delinquency all taxes and assessments that may as between grantor and grantee hereafter become a lien on said real estate; and if by the terms of this contract the purchaser has assumed payment of any mortgage. contract or other encumbrance, or has assumed payment of or agreed to purchase subject to, any taxes or assessments now a lien on said real estate, the purchaser agrees to pay the same before delinquency. (2) The purchaser agrees, until the purchase price is fully paid, to keep the buildings now and hereafter placed on said real estate - --- - --insured to the-actual-cash-value-thereof against loss-or damage by both fire and windstorm—in-a company:acceptable to the seller-and for—- - " -the seller's benefit, as his interest may appear, and to pay all premiums therefor and to deliver all policies and renewals thereof to the seller. (3) The purchaser agrees that full inspection of said real estate has been made and that neither the seller nor his assigns shall be held to any covenant" respecting the condition of any improvements thereon nor shall the purchaser or seller or•the assigns of either he held to any rc.venaut or agreement for alterations, improvements or repairs unless the covenant or agreement relied on is contained herein or is in writing and attached to and made a part of this contract. (4) The purchaser assumes all hazards of damage to or destruction of any improvements now on said real estate or hereafter placed thereon,and of the taking of said real estate or any part thereof for public use; and agrees that no such damage, destruction or taking shall Ionstftute. a Isilure of consideration. In case any part of said real estate is taken for public use, the portion of the condemnation award remaining, after payment of reasonable expenses of procuring the same shall be paid to the seller and applied as payment on the purchase prime h^trio unless the setter elects to allow the purchaser to apply all or a portion of such condemnation award to the rebuilding or re:tora- non of anv imp,Iovernents clanragerl by such taking. In case of damage or destruction from a peril ins,ired against, the proceeds of such in-nran'I: r,n,,uning after payment of the reasonable expense of procuring-ltie same shall he devoted to the restoration or rebuilding of such unprovr'nn•nt•, within a reasonable time, unless purchaser elect; that said proceeds shall he paid In the seller for application on the pur'tease pri'e burin" seller has delivered, rue agrees to deliver within 15 days of the state of closing, a purchaser's policy of title in'-urance )n standard form, ',r ;, commitment front therefor, issued by PIoNI:rx Nnllr)NAI Tie,,, lu inmNl1 r.IIMl'nr11 , III511 ri itg the purchaser In the full amount of said purr base pine against hue, or damage by reason of defect in seller's title to said real estate as of the date of closing and containing no exceptions other than the following: a. Printed general exceptions appearing in said rx,liry form; b. Liens or encumbrances which by the terms of this contract the purchaser is to assume, or as At) which the conveyance hereunder Is to he made subject; and c. Any existing contract or contracts under which seller is purchasing said teal estate, and any mortgage or other obligation, which seller by this contract agrees to pay, none of which for the purpose of this paragraph (5) shall be deemed defects in seller's title" - (6) If seller's title to said real estate; -.tars c( to an existing contract or contracts uncle. , ch seller is purchasing said real estate, •or any mortgage or other obligation, which seller is to pay, seller agrees to make such payrnen,;,,,; accordance with the terms thereof, and upon default, the purchaser shall have the right to make any payments necessary to remove the default, and any payments so made shall be applied to the payments nest tailing due the, seller under Ibis contract. (7) The seller agrees, upon receiving full payment of the purchase price and interest. in the manner above specified, to execute and deliver to purchaser a statutory warranty deed to said real estate, excepting any part thereof hereafter taken for public use, free of encumbrances except any that may attach after date of c losing through any person other than the seller, and . , subject to the following: • (S) Unless a different date is provided for herein, the purchaser shall be entitled to pos:.es:iorr of said real estate on elate of r.lv;i,np and to retain possession so long as purchaser is not in default.hereunder. The purchaser covenants to keep the buildings and other improve- ments on said teal estate in good repair and not to permit waste and not. In use, or permit the, use of, the read e,.tate for any illegal purpose. The purchaser covenants to pay .all service,installation or contraction charges for walrr, server, a•lectriaily, r'arrta;'r• or other utility services furnished to said real estate after the dale ptrrahaser is entitled In possession. (ol In case the purchaser fails to make any payment herein provided or to maintain in.suruui:, as herein required, the seller rr,sy make such payment or effect such insurance,and any amounts so paid by the seller, together with infcreel :at the rate of tfr/, t>,:r arnnum thereon from date of payment until repaid, shall be repayable by purchaser on seller's demand, all without prejudice to any other right the seller might have by reason of such default. (10) Time is of the essence of this contract, and it is agreed that in case the purchaser shall fail to comply with or perform any condition or agreement hereof or to make any payment required hereunder promptly at the time and in the manner herein required, the seller may elect to declare all the purchaser's rights hereunder terminated, and upon his doing so, all payments made by the purchaser hereunder and all improvements placed upon the real estate shall be forfeited to the seller as liquidated damage', and the seller shall have right to re-enter and take possession of the real estate; and no waiver by the seller of any default on the part of the purchaser shall be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default. Service upon purchaser of all demands, notices or other papers with respect to forfeiture and terminal ion of purchaser's rights may be made by United States Mail, postage pre-paid, return receipt requested, directed to the purchaser at his address '1st known to the seller. (11) Upon seller's election to bring suit to enforce any covenant of this contract, including suit to collect any payment required hereunder, the purchaser agrees to pay a reasonable sum as attorney's fees and all costs and expenses in connections with such suit, which sums shall be included in any judgment or decree entered in such suit. If the seller shall bring suit to procure an adjudication of the termination of the purchaser's rights hereunder, and judgment is so entered, the purchaser agrees to pay a reasonable sum as attorney's fees and all costs and expenses in connection with such suit, and also the reasonable cost of searching records to determine the condition of title at the date such suit is commenced, which sums shall be included in any judgment or decree entered in such suit. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this urstrupient as of the date.first`.writt'en :)}lave. �../ .1 ' t� . ,, ., ` ' ' `i .: i I4 "r �G - '`f �� .. (sEAL)T I1gTT TIIclfxgs ,�.. ' 'f� - \ :,l <:•.,.,:' (SEAL) .')GI. gIJIJr tr Cr 1 r nubgrq Pglg' i.,C- L• ../c.4'- : - -1`-`✓ (SEAL) `pgj..I/�PG Cr ' 3 0 0 ` O O \ -. (SEAL) STU§0Pn.SHiNGTON, ) HOd46116' t .ss. Coa iir KING I �rrthis day personally appeared before me SANFRY HOLMA and WILMA A. HOLMA, his wife r� r C) to Me-known to be the individual S described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that C'J ,the•y.., signed the same as their free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes • C`f tIZe#ein mentionell() 'GIVEN under •my hand and official seal this /t•l a day of k..�.%.:-t?_k_-r•>.../t.,r..e.i /C) 7 t' l i t' l Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, • residing at 1 K.c'.,',LA • THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR RECORDER'S USE. c. . .1 • . i. PIONEER NATIONAL R 3' L, -.y)� TITLE INSURANCE I. 1 r•: e• ATICOR COMPANY . 1976 t 20 ta 8 30 ( ,,,! Filed for Record at Request of • t DIREC:.I'' : AFTER RECORDING MAIL TO: RECORDS & 1 : ^'r''' DOBSON, HOUSER & DOBSON (DCD) KING CC:UU ' P .O. BOX 59 RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 . a • I •• . , • . .. . . •,•-.;• • - . - . . 1 • 1 • •••. • • 1°F-APIONEER NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE • ATICOR COMPANY Policy of Title Insurance: • . ..., .,. .. ,.... -�fdIM6 l9WCR4.4M:i+dab.Y'i+a'�Lta11.1KK(aR9✓aeG'. .r --..: ,.. .._.. .• ... ..�..;. • PIONEER NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, a California corporation, herein called the Company, for a valuable consideration, and subject to the conditions and stipulations of this policy:does hereby insure the • person or persons named in item 1 of Schedule A, together with the persons and corporations included in the • definition of "the insured" as set forth in the conditions and stipulations, against loss or.damage sustained by reason of: • 1. Title to the estate, lien' or interest defined in items 3 and 4 of Schedule A being vested, at the date hereof, otherwise than as stated in item 2 of Schedule A; or • 2. Any defect in, or lien or encumbrance on, said title existing at the date hereof, not shown in Schedule B; or 3. Any defect in the execution of any instrument shown in item 3 of Schedule A, or priority, at the date hereof, over any such instrument, of any lien or encumbrance not shown in Schedule B; • provided; however, the Company shall not be liable for any loss, damage or expense resulting from the refusal of any person to enter into, or,perform, any contract respecting the estate, lien or interest insured. The total liability is limited to the amount shown in Schedule A, exclusive of costs incurred by the Company as an • incident to defense or settlement of claims hereunder. • This policy shall not be valid or binding until countersigned below by a validating officer of the Company. • • • • • Pioneer National Title Insurance Company • by ^-+ti Led 1 President • Attest 9&r Secretary Countersigned: • Validating Signatory - Schedule General Exceptions 1. Encroachments or questions of location, boundary and prohibition or limitation on the use, occupancy or im- area, which an accurate survey may disclose; public provement of the land resulting from the rights of the or private easements, streets, roads, alleys or high- public or riparian owners to use any waters which may ways, unless disclosed of record by recorded Plat or cover the land; defects, liens, encumbrances, or other conveyance, or decree of a Court of record; rights or matters created or suffered by the insured; rights or claims of persons in possession, or claiming to be in claims based upon instruments or upon facts not dis- possession, not disclosed by the public records; ma- closed by the public records but of which rights, terial or labor liens, or liens under the Workmen's claims, instruments or facts the insured has know- Compensation Act not disclosed by the public records; ledge. water rights or matters relating thereto; any service, installation or construction charges for sewer, water, 3. General taxes not now payable; matters relating to electricity, or garbage removal. special assessments and special levies, if any, preceding the same becoming a lien. 2. Exceptions and reservations in United States Patents: • right of use, control or regulation by the United States 4. "Consumer credit protection," "truth-in-lending," of America in the exercise of powers over navigation; or similar law, or the failure to comply with said limitation by law or governmental regulation with re- law or laws. spect to subdivision, use, enjoyment or occupancy; any Conditions and Stipulations 1. The Company shall have the right to, and will, at its own Whenever the.Company shall be obligated to pay a claim un- expense, defend the insured with respect to all demands der the terms of this policy by reason of a defect in the title and legal proceedings founded upon a claim of title, encum- to a portion of the area described herein, liability shall be brance or defect which existed or is claimed to have existed limited to the proportion of the face amount of this policy prior to the date hereof and is not set forth or excepted here- which the value of the defective portion bears to the value in; reserving, however, the option at any time of settling the of the whole at the time of the discovery of the defect, un- claim or paying the amount of this policy in full. In case any less liability is otherwise specifically segregated herein. such demand shall be asserted or any such legal proceedings If this policy insures the lien of a mortgage, and claim is shall be instituted the insured shall at once give notice there- made hereunder, the Company may pay the entire indebted- of in writing to the Company at its home office and, if the in- ness and thereupon the insured shall assign to the Company sured is a party tb such legal proceedings. secure to the the mortgage and the indebtedness secured thereby, with all Company, within ten days after service of first process upon instruments evidencing or securing the same, and shall con- the insured, the right to defend such legal proceedings in the vey to the Company any property acquired in full or partial name of the insured so far as necessary to protect the in- satisfaction of the indebtedness, and all liability of the sured, and the insured shall render all reasonable assist- Company shall thereupon terminate. If a policy insuring the ance in such defense. If such notice shall not be given, or lien of a mortgage is issued simultaneously with this policy the right to defend secured, as above provided, then all and for simultaneous issue premium as provided in rate liability of the Company with regard to the subject matter schedule any payment by the Conipany on said mortgage of such demand or legal proceedings, and any expense in- policy with respect to the real estate described in Schedule cident thereto, shall terminate; provided, however, that A hereof shall reduce pro tante the liability under this policy. failure to give such.notice shall in no case prejudice the All actions or proceedings against the Company must be claim of the insured unless the Company shall be actually based on the provisions of this policy. Any other action or prejudiced by such failure and then only to the extent of actions or rights of action that the insured may have or may such prejudice. bring against the Company with respect to services rendered 2. In the event of final judicial determination by a court of in connection with the issuance of this policy, are merged competent jurisdiction, under which the estate, lien or in- herein and shall be enforceable only under the terms, con- terest insured is defeated or impaired by reason of any ad- ditions and limitations of this policy. verse interest, lien or encumbrance not set forth or excepted herein, claim may be Made as.herein provided. A statement 4. The following terms when used in this policy mean: in writing of any loss'or damage, for which it is claimed the (a) "named insured": the persons and corporations named Company is liable, shall be furnished to the Company at its as insured in Schedule A of this policy: (b) "the insured": home office within sixty days after such loss or damage such named insured together with (1) each successor in shall have been ascertained. No right of action shall accrue ownership of any indebtedness secured by any mortgage with respect thereto until thirty days after such statement shown in Item 3 of Schedule A, (2) any owner or successor shall have been furnished and no recovery shall be had un- in ownership of any such indebtedness who acquires title less an action shall have been commenced thereon within to the real estate described in Item 4 of Schedule A, or one year after the expiration of said thirty days. Any rights any part thereof, by lawful means in satisfaction of said or defenses of the Company against a named insured shall indebtedness or any part thereof, (3) any governmental be equally available against any person or corporation who agency or instrumentality which insures or guarantees shall become an insured hereunder as successor of such said indebtedness or any part thereof, and (4) any person named insured, or corporation deriving an estate or interest in said real estate as an heir or devisee of a named insured or by 3. The Company may at any time pay this policy in full, reason of the dissolution, merger, or consolidation of a whereupon all liability of the Company shall terminate, corporate named insured; (c) "date hereof": the exact Every payment made by the Company, exclusive of costs • day, hour and minute.specified in Schedule A; (d) "pub- incurred by the Company as an incident to defense or settle- lic records": records which, under the recording law, ment of claims hereunder, shall reduce the liability of the impart constructive notice with respect to said real Company by the amount paid. The' liability of the Company estate;'(e) "home office": the.office of the Company at shall in no case exceed the actual loss of the insured and the address, shown hereon; (t) "mortgage":,mortgage, costs which the Company is obligated to pay. When the deed of trust, trust deed, or other security instrument Company shall have paid a claim hereuhder it shall be sub- described in Schedule A. rogated to all rights and remedies.which the insured may have against any person or property with respect to such 5. All notices required to be.given the Company and any claim, or would have if this policy hail not been issued, statement in writing required'to be furnished the Company and the insured shall transfer all such rights to the Company. shall include the number of this policy and shall be ad- If the payment made by the Company does riot cover the loss dressed to it at the office which issued this policy or to its of the insured, such subrogation shall he proportionate. Home Office, Claims Department, 433 South Spring Street, P.O. Box 54730, Los Angeles, California 90054'. WLTA NUMBER A-170366 DATE DECEMBER 20, 1977 AT 8: 30 AM AMOUNT : $20, 354.00 PREMIUM: $128.25 SCHEDULE A 1. INSURED HELEN EVA SHOOK 2. TITLE TO THE ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST INSURED BY THIS POLICY IS VESTED IN SANFRY HOLMA AND WILMA A. HOLMA, HIS WIFE 3. ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST INSURED FEE SIMPLE ESTATE 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE REAL ESTATE WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS POLICY IS ISSUED THE NORTH 77 FEET OF THE WEST 162 FEET ( MEASURED ON AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE NORTH LINE ) OF TRACT 332 OF C. D. HILLMAN' S LAKE WASHINGTON GARDEN OF EDEN DIVISION NO. 5 , ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 83, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON AND THAT PORTION OF THE PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD COMPANY' S NEWCA.STLE BRANCH RIGHT-OF-WAY .BEING A STRIP OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY 200 FEET IN WIDTH, 100 FEET OF SUCH WIDTH LYING ON EITHER SIDE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY CENTERLINE AS THE SAME IS NOW LOCATED AND BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF TRACT 332 OF C . D. WLLMAN' S LAKE WASHINGTON GARDEN OF EDEN DIVISION NO. 5, ACCORDING To THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 83, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, PRODUCED WESTERLY OVER AND ACROSS SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ON THE SOUTH BY A LINE PARALLEL TO AND 79 FEET DISTANT NORTHERLY FROM, WHEN MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID TRACT 332, PRODUCED WESTERLY OVER AND ACROSS SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY SCHEDULE B DEFECTS , LIENS, ENCUMBRANCES AND OTHER MATTERS AGAINST WHICH THE COMPANY DOES NUT INSURE: GENERAL EXCEPTIONS ALL MATTERS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPHS NUMBERED 1 TO 4 INCLUSIVE ON THE COVER SHEET OF THIS POLICY UNDER THE HEADING SCHEDULE B GENERAL EXCEPTIONS SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS 1. A RIGHT OF WAY AND/OR EASEMENT, WITH NECESSARY APPURTENANCES OVER, THROUGH, ACROSS AND UNDER SAID PREMISES AS FOLLOWS: FOR: PUBLIC UTILITIES ( INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER) A PERMANENT EASEMENT OVER: THE WESTERLY 10 FEET, OF THE EAST. 1/2, MEASURED PERPENDICULARLY TO THE CENTERLINE,•. OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL THAT PORTION OF THE PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING BETWEEN THE SOUTH AND NORTH LINES OF TRACT 332 , C. D. HILLMAN' S LAKE WASHINGTON GARDEN OF EDEN DIVISION NO. 5; LESS SOUTH 79 FEET MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID. LINES EXECUTED BY : SANFRY C. HOLMA AND WILMA A. HOLMA, HIS WIFE TO : CITY. OF RENTON, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION DATED : MARCH 27, 1970 RECORDED : OCTOBER 6, 1970 AUDITOR ' S FILE NO. : 6700772 TOGETHER WITH A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT OVER: THE WEST 30 FEET OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY 2. AN EASEMENT AFFECTING THE PORTION OF SAID PREMISES AND FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN, AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES. FOR : DRIVEWAY DISCLOSED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED: JUNE 11, 1940 AND AUGUST 14, 1947 UNDER AUDITOR' S FILE NO. : 3105988 AND 3714255 AFFECTS . : EAST 10 FEET 3. AN EASEMENT AFFECTING THE PORTION OF SAID °REMISES AND FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN, AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES. FOR : ROAD WAY RESERVED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED: SEPTEMBER 28, 1933 !ENDER AUDITOR' S FILE NO. : 2772399 AFFECTS . EASTERLY 10 FEE,T, 4. AN EASEMENT AFFECTING THE PORTION OF SAID PREMISES AND FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN , AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES. /OP : ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE RECORDED : OCTOBER 27, 1939 • AUDITOR' S NO.: 3070389 AFFECTS : A PORTION OF THE PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD COMPANY NEWCASTLE BRANCH RIGHT—OF—WAY 5. RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN DEED EXECUTED BY : PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD CO. , A WASHINGTON CORPORATION RECORDED : MAY 24, 1940 AUDITOR' S NO. : 3103245 AS FOLLOWS : A).L MINERAL kIGHTS AFFECTS RIGHT—OF—WAY ONLY 6. RESERVATION IN FAVOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERALS, 'WITH THE RIGHT TO PROSPECT FOR, MINE AND REMOVE SAME AS PROVIDED BY ACT OF CONGRESS OF MARCH d, 1922, CH. 94, AFFECTS THE PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD CO' S NEWCASTLE BRANCH RIGHT—OF—WAY 7. CONTRACT OF SALE VENDOR : SANFRY C. HOLMA AND WILMA 4.° HOLMA, HIS WIFE VENDEE : HELEN EVA SHOOK DATED : DECEMBER 14, 1976 RECORDED : DECEMBER 20, 1976 AUDITOR ' S NO. : 7612200415 RECEIPT NO. : E-384586 THE INTEREST OF SAID VENDEE BEING PRESUMPTIVELY SUBJECT TO THE. COMMUNITY INTEREST OF SPOUSE IF MARRIED ON OR SINCE THE DATE OF SAID CONTRACT. . ..END OF SCHEDULE B. .. THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY ARE MODIFIED BY THE ATTACHED INDORSEMENT. WA: 10 • • OWNER'S INFLATION PROTECTION ENDORSEMENT ATTACHED TO POLICY NO. ISSUED BY Pioneer National Title Insurance Company The Company. recognizing the current effect of inflation on real property valuation and intending to provide additional monetary protection to the Insured Owner named in said Policy, hereby modifies said Policy,as follows: 1. Notwithstanding anything contained in said Policy to the contrary, the amount of. insurance provided by said Policy. as stated in Schedule A thereof, is subject to cumulative annual upward adjustments in the manner and to the extent hereinafter specified. 2. "Adjustment Date" is defined, for the purpose'of this Endorsement. to be 12:01 a.m. on the first January 1 which occurs more than six months after the Date of Policy, as shown in Schedule A of the Policy to which this Endorsement is attached, and on each succeeding January 1. • 3. An upward adjustment will be made on each of the Adjustment Dates, as defined above, by • increasing the maximum amount of insurance provided by said Policy (as said.amount may. have been increased theretofore under the terms of this Endorsement) by the same percentage, if any. by which the United States Department of Commerce Composite Construction Cost Index (base period 1967) for the month of September immediately preceding exceeds the highest Index number for the month,of September in any previous year which is subsequent to Date of Policy; provided, however. that the maximum amount of insurance in force shall never exceed 150% of the amount of insurance stated in Schedule A of said Policy, less the amount of any claim paid under said Policy which, under the terms of the Conditions and Stipulations. reduces the amount of insurance in force. There shall be no annual adjustment in the amount of insurance for years in which there is no increase in said Construction Cost Index. 4. In the settlement of any claim against the Company under said Policy,•the amount of insurance in force shall be.deemed to he the.arnount which is in force as of the date'on which the insured claimant first learned of the assertion or possible assertion, of such claim, or as of the date of receipt by the Company of the first notice of such claim, whichever shall first occur. • Nothing herein contained shall he construed as extending or changing the effective date of said • Policy. This Endorsement is made a part Of said Policy and is subject to the schedules, conditions and stipulations therein, except as modified by the provisions hereof. • Pioneer National Title Insurance Company )„. Pre.sident 41r� r V F 04./ .Sec•retnrt' • • • • NOTE: In connection with a future application for title insurance covering said land, reissue•credit on premium charges (if applicable at all.) will he allowed only upon the original face amount of • The Company nas not surveyed the premises described in 41-7(Q,�b(p The sketch below is furnished without charge solely for the purpose of assisting in locating said premises and the Company assumes no liability for inaccuracies therein. It does not purport to show ALL highways, roads and ease- ' ments adjoining or affecting said, premises. f . . . \ M S E IOo7N ST aio± ��a N • N S • talo I). + • 3-a... . • • • • CTh . t Q.A. 11 • • Ev • WTI Co 3 Map Dept. References �(1C1 pF RP 0o THE CITY OF RENTON ? MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 z on mom, CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , MAYOR • LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER 'O (Z- L. RICK BEELER , 235-2593 04.41.eD SEP1��� August 22, 1978 Ms. Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue N. Renton, WA 98055 RE: File No. Short Plat 199-78, W-200-78, E-210-78. Dear Ms. Shook: Please provide me as soon as possible a copy of your title insurance policy, warranty deed or other instrument documenting the date of your purchase of the subject property. I will need this document in order to make my final decision. Thank yo : 4 L. Rick Beeler Hearing Examiner • RECEIVED PLANNING DEPARTMENT THING CAM tf� PRELIMINARY REPORT TO HEARING EXAMINER AUG 2 217 AM PM PUBLIC HEARING 738e9"iiega1424 .4 difo AUGUST 1 , 1 APPLICANT : • HELEN SHOOK ITE O QJ a� ✓71. FILE NO . : SHORT PLAT 199-78 , SHORT PLAT APPROVAL W-200-78, WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS A. SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant requests the approval of a proposed three-lot short plat, and a waiver of the required off-site improvements. To continue further with the application, a request for an exception to the Subdivision Ordinance to permit a 30-foot wide street will be required. B. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. Owner of Record: Helen Shook 2. Applicant: Helen Shook 3. Location: In the vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. 4. Legal Description: A detailed legal description is available on file in the Renton Planning Department. 5. Size of Property: ±0.6 acres . 6. Access: Via Meadow Avenue North and North 24th Street. 7. Existing Zoning: G-6000, Residential Single Family 8. Existing Zoning in Area G-6000, Residential Single Family 9. Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Single Family Residential 10. Notification: The applicant was notified in writing of the hearing date. Notice was properly published in the Record Chronicle and posted in three places on or near the site as required by City Ordinance. C. PURPOSE OF REQUEST: To permit subdivision of the subject site into three lots for future development of single family residences. D. HISTORY/BACKGROUND: The subject site was annexed into the City by Ordinance Nos. 1791, 1800, , and 1804 dated September 8, 1959. E. PHYSICAL BACKGROUND: 1. Topography: The site rises from west to east at approximately a 7% slope. 2. Soils: Indianola loamy fine sand (InC). Runoff is slow to medium and the erosion hazard is slight to moderate. This soil is used for timber and for urban development. • • PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY REPORT TO '._:.:ZING EXAMINER PUBLIC HEARING: HELEN SHOOK, FILE NOS. SHORT PLAT 199-78 AND W-200-78 AUGUST 1, 1978 PAGE TWO 3. Vegetation: The site consists almost entirely of tall scrub grass with • a few shrubs located along North 24th Street. • 4. Wildlife: The existing vegetation on the site provides suitable habitat for birds and small mammals. 5. Water: There is no surface water evident on the site. 6. Land Use: The site itself is presently undeveloped. To the north and east are located several single family residences. F. NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS: The area is primarily single family residential in nature. G. PUBLIC SERVICES: 1. Water and Sewer: Existing 6-inch water mains run east-west on North 24th, north-south on Meadow Avenue North, and north-south on Garden Court North. An 8-inch sanitary pipe extends east-west along North 24th and a 6-inch pipe runs north-south along the abandoned Pacific Coast Railroad right- of-way in the western portion of the site. 2. Fire Protection: Provided by the Renton Fire Department as per ordinance requirements. 3. Transit: METRO Transit routes 142 and 240 operate along North 30th Street within one-quarter mile of the subject site. 4. Schools: Kennydale Elementary School is located within one mile to the north of the subject site and McKnight Junior High School is approxi- mately one and three-quarters miles to the southeast and Hazen Senior High School is within three miles to the east. 5. Parks: Lake Washington Beach Park is within one-quarter mile to the southwest of the subject site while Kennydale Lions Park is within one mile to the east and the North Highlands Park approximately one and three-quarters miles to the southeast. H. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE ZONING CODE: Section 4-706: R-1, Residence Single Family I. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OR OTHER OFFICIAL CITY DOCUMENTS: 1. Subdivision Ordinance, Section 9-1105; Short Subdivisions 2. Subdivision Ordinance, Section 9-1105.6B; Waived Improvements 3. Subdivision Ordinance, Section 9-1109; Exceptions 4. Comprehensive Plan, 1965, Land Use Report, Objective 6, p. 18. J. IMPACT ON THE NATURAL SYSTEMS: Minor . K. SOCIAL IMPACTS: Minor • PLANNING ULPARTMENT PRELIMINARY REPORT TQ 11,..nr:ING EXAMINER PUBLIC HEARING: HELEN SHOOK, FILE NOS, SHORT PLAT 199-78 AND W-200-78 AUGUST 1, 1978 PAGE THREE L. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/THRESHOLD DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, as amended, RCW 43-21C, the subject proposal is exempt from the threshold determination and EIS requirements of SEPA. M. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A vicinity map and a site map are attached. N. AGENCIES/DEPARTMENTS CONTACTED: 1. City of Renton Building Division. 2. City of Renton Engineering Division. 3. City of Renton Traffic Engineering Division. 4. City of Renton Utilities Division. 5. City of Renton Fire Department. 0. PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS: 1, The subject request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan which designates the site and surrounding areas as single family residential . 2. The proposal also exceeds the minimum lot size and dimensions require- ments of the R-1 zone and the subdivision ordinance. 3. The proposal is compatible with adjacent single family residential • . uses and similar subdivision patterns in the area (Sections 9-1105.6 B and 9-1109 B and C). 4. The property immediately north and across N.E. 24th (also known as the Keffer short plat) has been developed as a half-street without curb, gutters, and sidewalk. A 30-foot easement for utilities and access was granted along the south line of the Keffer plat and adjacent to the subject site. This strip of land could be dedicated as a public street extension of N.E. 24th Street. 5. The establishment of a dedicated and improved public street to the site is necessary given the use of N.E. 24th as an access road for several single family residences in the area. The extension of N.E. 24th Street to serve as access to the subject site is reason- able and should be considered as an alternative via an exception to the subdivision ordinance. Such an. exception has not been requested to date. 6. Utilities are available to the subject site. However, drainage plans must be approved by the Public Works Department prior to filing the plat. P. PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: Request continuance of application in order to allow the applicant suffi'- cient time to submit a request for exception from the 50-foot public street access requirement of the subdivision ordinance. Continuance until August 22, 1978, meeting is reasonable. ROUTING SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATION TO: O Finance Department 8 Fire Department Library Department aPark Department Police Department Public Works Department 0 Building Div. la Engineering Div . 8 Traffic Engineering Div . Utilities Engineering Div . FROM: Planning Department , (signed by responsible official or his designee) MIC-0-4,6l_ SWkY DATE : 7 (,/'" PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR: REZONE MAJ LAT SITE APPROVAL j4 LtN ilex., . /1/ /-7' SHORT PLAT SPECIAL PERMIT WAIVER SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT OR EXEMPTION AND RETURN TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE , BEFORE • REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : De artment : Wt D Commen/t' ALA.- GaTS' .-mud7 , //2OidT p/U �G�G) c.. S'� • d 2-)--)Y Signature of- Di cr or Authorized Representative Date r REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : . Department : RG /:22 ,e: Pe ArP lae J E o I sane jig Comments : b fo /7,Y0 . A-., /}ecZ--SS /t'e1u i2e /''!c'r?i/1vS Pe .4.`'�/ v t tio-iy' /------- 7 /(0/74p. Signature of Director or uthorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Commen s . Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department: Co meAp P 2-6Va 0 D) APi' Z.uQr Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comment Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS: Department : S Comments : Signature of Director or Authorized Representative • Date . ROUTING SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATION TO : O Finance Department 8 Fire Department Library Department • Q Park Department Police Department Public Works Department ' Building Div. Engineering Div . Traffic Engineering Div . Utilities Engineering Div. FROM: Planning Department , (signed by responsible official or his designee) Itiu-tl}A .L =75ikA 1T4 DATE : 7 6/7J PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR: REZONE MAJOR PLAT SITE APPROVAL SHORT PLAT SPECIAL PERMIT 4Li .i Sl4o(4_ WAIVER • SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT OR EXEMPTION AND RETURN TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE , BEFORE 7 6/'1 REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : De artment : Sc-D G. ripe G c s),SAir r - %A Commenttl 4e-rw.e.--0 11—,!(1.440..„----_____, 7—)---7/ Signature of Dire . or or Authorized Representative. Date r REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : f/4/ ,JL9/' ' Co ment'S egeNm P Dljaw �V2a� , /4Z6 l/y'D. /4#4. Acczcsr /etQU fee rem /'ark,v!O4,e_$ zr /�ii. - Cra.5-Ileac Toicd „------' ' ,/ , . . ...1 ,/ 7 4/7s- Signature of Director or Authorize/representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : s�vG. Comment • Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Q AFFF-0 0, :i PoV Comments . Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : , Department : CommeArnts r ea Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Commen•.t� ' (3�feNe- Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date .. Engineering - Short Plat 1 . Provide Storm Drainage Plan plus calculations. 2. Lot A does not have access from dedicated right-of-way, 3. Show sewer easement through lot. Utilities 1 . Utilities OK. Engineering - Waiver 1 . 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GS-1 - 2e9 tee '26B 2 7 I----- 24ZJ 231 1,,[-i- 1BEAGHIr,.,,,,, t ' . 11_ I. _ in j • \ 0 2 - I :7_I ' ® J J` --- 5:!J. , / z e , „ . , \ - 0 ue .. . \ /7( \\\' , -2 . \, /2 I i.:/ T \\\ 1 amorssammiaa T' I ' I SHORT PLAT , WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS Application for Short Plat Approval and Waiver ., Helen Shaok, I of Off-Site Improvements , File • No . Short Plat. 199-78 and I W-200-78 ;' property located—in. -the vicinity of � 2501 Meadow • � Avenue North i APPLICANT Helen Shook TOTAL AREA ±0. 6 acres II ' N . 24th Street and Meadow Avenue North ! PRINCIPAL ACCESS 1 EXISTING ZONING G-6000 ( Residential Single Family) . EXISTING USE Undeveloped I I PROPOSED USE Single Family Residence I I , i ' 1 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN ' ._ .. . Single• Family II COMMENTS i I • f . f . j • way .. . . ..• 1 RECEIVED ADDENDUM CITY OF RENTON HEARING EXAMINER PLANNING DEPARTMENT AG221978 AM PAR PRELIMINARY REPORT TO HEARING EXAMINER 7v8v9014v11v12eIt2e3v4v5e6 PUBLIC HEARING , AUGUST 1 , 1978 , g CONTINUED TO AUGUST 22 ,E1.�nIBIT NO. / APPLICANT : HELEN SHOOK ITEM NO. /qq- off, FILE NUMBER : SHORT PLAT 199-78 , SHORT PLAT APPROVAL &5 - ,)90 -781 W-200-78 , WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS E-210-78 , EXCEPTION FOR LESS THAN 50-FOOT STREET A. SUMMARY OF REQUEST : The applicant requests the approval of a proposed three-lot short plat , waiver of off-site improvements , and an exception to allow a 30-foot access street . B . -0 . See Staff Report dated August 1 , 1978. 0 . ADDITIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS : 1 . The existing 30-foot easement adjacent to the northerly boundary of the subject site is owned by the property owner to the north . Discussions with this property owner have indicated that he is willing to dedicate this 30 feet to the City of facilitate access to the proposed short plat. Such dedication must be a condi - tion of short plat approval together with installation of those off-site improvements consistent with what was provided for the Keffer Short Plat to the north and surrounding streets ( i . e . , street paving , thickened edge shoulder and drainage control ) . Such improvements should be subject to Public Works Department approval . 2 . Granting of an exception for the 30-foot access street would be consistent with street widths in the area . The existing steep slope conditions to the north , west , and south present a unique physical condition making a full street width difficult. The resulting limited po- tential for development in the area due to the topo- graphy also makes a full 50-foot street unnecessary . 3 . Provided sufficient improvements and utilities are in- stalled , granting of an exception and waiver of certain street improvements ( i . e. , curbs , gutters , and sidewalks ) would not be detrimental to adjacent properties . 4. Existing significant trees on the site should be retained as much as possible per Section 9- 1108 . 19 . P . PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS : Recommend approval of the proposed short plat subject to : 1 . Provision of utilities per Utilities ' Division ` and Fire Department requirements . 2 . Retention of significant trees on the site as much as possible per Planning Department approval . AUUI NUUM I'I./INNING DLPARTME.. . PRELIMINARY REPORT TO HEARING EXAMINER PUBLIC HEARING : HELEN SHOOK , FILE NO . 199-78 , W-200-78 , E-210-78 AUGUST 22., 1978 PAGE TWO Staff further recommends approval of an exception for a 30- foot public access street to be dedicated from the existing and of N . E . 24th Street westward to the westerly boundary of the subject site . Such recommendation also includes granting of a partial waiver of the curb , gutter , and side- walk requirements along N . E . 24th Street and the 30-foot dedicated extension subject to : 1 . Public Works Department approval of street paving , shoulder improvements , drainage control , and utilities . 2. Provision of adequate turn-around in the form of a "T , " hammerhead , or cul -de-sac subject to Public Works De- partment and Fire Department approval . ROUTING SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATION TO : ® Finance Department 8 Fire Department Library Department Park Department Police Department Public Works Department 0 Building Div . CO Engineering Div . Traffic Engineering Div . lil) Utilities Engineering Div . FROM: Planning Department , (signed by responsible official or his designee ) . fEt . .tee_ "77 ,[,c-..-4:.�7-, DATE : /-(3/2.,c7 PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR : REZONE MAJOR PLAT SITE APPROVAL SHORT PLAT SPECIAL PERMIT WAIVER - SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT OR EXEMPTION acfeeI&v LfIr 44(75)4,4 AND RETURN TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE , BEFORE 31161)g REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : ,�—//eC Comments : _ / c_. ,7-1---.7L- / - ,6V/4////7,P Signature of Director or Auth rized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : At Act"P/-()v e==- U(Ji 5, p/',2 z c'C— Comments : „.2 77.-- /4 S.4a4-p 4ffcf7.�" ,1 Di=P/c 4 7 .7 (vY? C:Jt.�-'7J A7.:,,'$L/c, S7--i'r.' ', 7: - --,-,---, (., , -a-149-e------ .1°— /7f Signature of, Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : u r1 .- r —;' Comments : Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : >t..):yrkPriaN PPisAppiziYC "_ Comments : C`• /(46, -Y-�: Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comments : Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : - Comments : Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date its s-Z)o - 1 ' ENGINEERING: No objection 30' strip not a dedicated R/W at this time. UTILITIES: OK 40' • r . _ rao�-.w....tp IH T sip \ .\\. t, ,\ .I I-1—1_,1I. ' 1,.I II� rM'n�i t- l x r`_ s' \ • GI:. 0 • Zl.r III - - E77 1 Lf7 1 t,4 W j �, _ 274. } I 'ray 2.0 L7/• \ \ \•S .\', 4. \1_--� i __.. 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ASsclf Mks is AK 'WI ig-oioimptri .'•-••••••••• Aar&Dr A . •.. • oMP Of. . . . .... . ., . ...,_,— , .•;:; \ . '' C/ it.(c:V /7 ,....- P,o.:..i KENNETH J. OYLER i CIVIL ENGINEER &LAND SURVEYOR I • P.O.Box 2258 • Renton,Wa 98055 AUG ''' I-- -; 255-5050 --- -- i --- .--' , Aug. 2, 1978 -------.... •.=-,.,1 „49v, -..,,_.,/,.,,,,.......v..2. `7. RENTON PIANNINi COMMISSION Rentnn, Wash, . . . • — Ref: Proposed short plat for Helen Shook To serve this plat an exception for access is requred. The present . . . public access if on a 30 foot street that ends at the margin of the abandoned railroad right of way. Ihe -exception is necessary to serve the west parcel of this short plat . . . Kenneth J. -Oyler, C.E. (7t L.S. . . • . RECEIVED • _... . . CITY OF RENTON HEARING EXAMINER • Pa6-2 2 1978 AM PM 7181911011111211,2134156 .4 . . • ._ PX-FIETT- 100i 2 , .x_di ..1. ' ;.. I_ .t ,, : — - ITEM NO. -/97-7f e I'4 7 2 g-Z9'- 78 Z---,72-/e- 7r / .,,.., _ . . . . . • `.0 O F KENNETH J. OYLER 2 `' CIVIL ENGINEER &LAND SURVEYOR d�e CO S I P.O.Box 2258 • Renton,Wa 98055 r1r y'a Z 255-23 023,i �`9�t June 1978 uFpq Renton Planning Commission Renton, Wash. Ref: Proposed short plat for Helen Shook WAIVER OF O±'l'_SITE IMPROVEMENTS Since there arenno curb gutter and sidewalks in the immediate area of this short plat, we are asking that the waiver of the off-site im- provementt be granted. Y,GL_ nneth J. 0 . er, C.E. & L.S. RECEWED CITY OF RENTON HEARING EXAMINER AUG 2 21979 AM PM 71/419110h11a12i l 1213t415,6 EXHIBIT . i ITEM NO. /99•-78, E -1a-7F/ 4 OF • v - THE CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 o 'v CHARLES J. DELAURENTI, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT o ag-2ss0 4teD SEP����� July 20 , 1978 Ms . Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue North Renton, Washington 98055 RE : NOTICE OF APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR Applications for 3-lot Short Plat and Waiver of Off-Site Impr.?vements , File No . W-200- 78 ; property located in the vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue, No . Dear Ms . Shook : The Renton Planning DepartmentJfooema3lylaccepted the above mentioned application on . A public hearing before the City of Renton Hearing Examiner has been set for August 1 , 1978 at 9 : 00 A. M. Representatives of the applicant are asked to be present . All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing . If you have any further questions , please call the Renton Planning Department , 235-2550 . Very truly yours , Gordon Y . Ericksen Planning Director ,-77 By L Mi/chael L . Smith , Senior Planner MLS :bh cc: Kenneth J . Oyler NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER RENTON, WASHINGTON A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER AT HIS REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, RENTON, WASHINGTON, ON AUGUST 1 , 1978 , AT 9:00 A.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS: 1. HELEN SHOOK, Files 199-78-and W-200-78, APPLICATIONS FOR THREE-LOT SHORT PLAT AND WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS; property located in the vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. 2. RENTON PROPERTY VENTURE, File 201-78, APPLICATION FOR THREE-LOT SHORT PLAT; property located between Hardie Avenue S.W. and Rainier Avenue South, just south of South Second Street. 3. VICTORIA HILLS P.U.D. MASTER PLAN APPROVAL, File MP-PUD-207-78; property located between Benson Road South and proposed SR-515 immediately south of the existing Washington Natural Gas Company peak shaving- plant, east of Talbot Hill Park and Victoria Park Subdivision. Legal descriptions for applications noted above on file in the Renton Planning Department. • ALL INTERESTED PERSONS TO SAID PETITIONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 1, 1978 AT 9.00 A.M. TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS. GORDON Y. ERICKSEN PUBLISHED July 21, 1978 RENTON PLANNING DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION I, ,STEVE MUNSON , HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW. • ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, on the19t"day of July , 19 78 SIGNED 2.-it1/4"..e • PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY REPORT TO HEARING EXAMINER PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 1 , 1978 APPLICANT : HELEN SHOOK FILE NO . : SHORT PLAT 199-78 , SHORT PLAT APPROVAL W-200-78 , WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS A. SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant requests the approval of a proposed three-lot short plat, and a waiver of the required off-site improvements. To continue further with the application, a request for an exception to the Subdivision Ordinance to permit a 30-foot wide street will be required. B. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. Owner of Record: Helen Shook 2. Applicant: Helen Shook 3. Location: In the vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. 4. Legal Description: A detailed legal description is available on file in the Renton Planning Department. 5. Size of Property: ±0.6 acres . 6. Access: Via Meadow Avenue North and North 24th Street. 7. Existing Zoning: G-6000, Residential Single Family 8. Existing Zoning in Area G-6000, Residential Single Family 9. Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Single Family Residential 10. Notification: The applicant was notified in writing of the hearing date. Notice was properly published in the Record Chronicle and posted in three places on or near the site as required by. City Ordinance. C. PURPOSE OF REQUEST: > To permit subdivision of the subject site into three lots for future development of single family residences. D. HISTORY/BACKGROUND: The subject site was annexed into the City by Ordinance Nos. 1791, 1800, and 1804 dated September 8, 1959. E. PHYSICAL BACKGROUND: 1. Topography: The site rises from west to east at approximately a 7% slope. 2. Soils: Indianola loamy fine sand (InC). Runoff is slow to medium and the erosion hazard is slight to moderate. This soil is used for timber and for urban development. PLANNING DEPARTMENT - PRELIMINARY REPORT TO R,,,RING EXAMINER PUBLIC HEARING: HELEN SHOOK, FILE NOS. SHORT PLAT 199-78 AND W-200-78 AUGUST 1, 1978 PAGE TWO 3. Vegetation: The site consists almost entirely of tall scrub grass with a few shrubs located along North 24th Street. • 4. Wildlife: The existing vegetation on the site provides suitable habitat for birds and small mammals. 5. Water: There is no surface water evident on the site. 6. Land Use: The site itself is presently undeveloped. To the north and east are located several single family residences. F. NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS: The area is primarily single family residential in nature. G. PUBLIC SERVICES: 1. Water and Sewer: Existing 6-inch water mains run east-west on North 24th, north-south on Meadow Avenue North, and north-south on Garden Court North. An 8-inch sanitary pipe extends east-west along North 24th and a 6-inch pipe runs north-south along the abandoned Pacific Coast Railroad right- of-way in the western portion of the site. 2. Fire Protection: Provided by the Renton Fire Department as per ordinance requirements. 3. Transit: METRO Transit routes 142 and 240 operate along North 30th Street within one-quarter mile of the subject site. . 4. Schools: Kennydale Elementary School is located within one mile to the north of the subject site and McKnight Junior High School is approxi- mately one and three-quarters miles to the southeast and Hazen Senior High School is within three miles to the east. 5. Parks: Lake Washington Beach Park is within one-quarter mile to the southwest of the subject site while Kennydale Lions Park is within one mile to the east and the North Highlands Park approximately one and three-quarters miles to the southeast. H. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE ZONING CODE: Section 4-706: R-1, Residence Single Family I. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OR OTHER OFFICIAL CITY DOCUMENTS: 1. Subdivision Ordinance, Section 9-1105; Short Subdivisions 2. Subdivision Ordinance, Section 9-1105.6B; Waived Improvements 3. Subdivision Ordinance, Section 9-1109; Exceptions 4. Comprehensive Plan, 1965, Land. Use Report, Objective 6, p. 18. J. IMPACT ON THE NATURAL SYSTEMS: Minor . K. SOCIAL IMPACTS: Minor PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY REPORT TQ hbIRING EXAMINER PUBLIC HEARING: HELEN SHOOK, FILE NOS, SHORT PLAT 199-78 AND W-200-78 AUGUST 1, 1978 PAGE THREE L. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/THRESHOLD DETERMINATION; Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, as amended, RCW 43-21C, the subject proposal is exempt from the threshold determination. and EIS requirements of SEPA. M. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A vicinity map and a site map are attached. N. AGENCIES/DEPARTMENTS CONTACTED: 1. City of Renton Building Division. 2. City of Renton Engineering Division. 3. City of Renton Traffic Engineering Division. 4. City of Renton Utilities Division. 5. City of Renton Fire Department. 0. PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS: 1, The subject request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan which designates the site and surrounding areas as single family residential . 2. The proposal also exceeds the minimum lot size and dimensions require- ments of the R-1 zone and the subdivision ordinance. 3. The proposal is compatible with adjacent single family residential • . uses and similar subdivision patterns in the area (Sections 9-1105.6 B and 9-1109 B and C). 4. The property immediately north and across N.E. 24th (also known as the Keffer short plat) has been developed as a half-street without curb, gutters, and sidewalk. A 30-foot easement for utilities and access was granted along the south line of the Keffer plat and adjacent to the subject site. This strip of land could be dedicated as a public street extension of N.E. 24th Street. 5. The establishment of a dedicated and improved public street to the site is necessary given the use of N.E. 24th as an access road for several single family residences in the area. The extension of N.E. 24th Street to serve as access to the subject site is reason- able and should be considered as an alternative via an exception to the subdivision ordinance. Such an exception has not been requested to date. 6. Utilities are available to the subject site. However, drainage plans must be approved by the Public Works Department prior to filing the plat. P. PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: Request continuance of application in order to allow the applicant suffi- cient time to submit a request for exception from the 50-foot public street access requirement of the subdivision ordinance. Continuance until August 22, 1978, meeting is reasonable. ROUTING SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATION TO: Finance Department Fire Department Library Department ' ( ); Park Department Police Department Public Works Department ' 0 Building Div. 0 Engineering Div . 8 Traffic Engineering Div . Utilities Engineering Div . FROM: Planning Department , (signed by responsible official or his designee) 1Gti-A6l_ Solt MA DATE : -7/4/7i PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR: REZONE MAJ LAT SITE APPROVAL fletzp Si.(rx,r___ 11/ fr-.76' SHORT PLAT SPECIAL PERMIT WAIVER ' SHORELINE MANAGEMENT . PERMIT OR EXEMPTION AND RETURN TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE , BEFORE • REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : D e a r t m e n t : t L-D �. 6- a DI 3 lzz4lss Commen/ s J AL.L. GoTS mad r- . f-,e()AiT pit/ re"- S• —Signature of Di ctor or Authorized Representative Date r REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : c r !. Department : ii/QL; /,�j'"O/ I1zo�ls A v,(c rzeUlg Commen s Pi E5 /6'0 . n-A49 o 'ci /ee-ekt irae- ',ell,/4!/S 7 /4I,.(/ • C.,N G7"ga c 704-) ,---.1')L/ V .' Vi X-11"' /‘--6------ 7 /44T Signature of Director or uthorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : CmentVsY ‘tL 0 C)►SA��rz� Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Com ( l!mehi2 P RVa' 0 D!•a i,F2-t`VC Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : /a, �2e\JC �J PI Comment • ' Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comments : Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date : ROUTING SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATION TO : O Finance Department Fire Department Library Department ' . (:) Park Department Police Departmenti)K Public Works Department . Building Div. 0 Engineering Div. 8 Traffic Engineering Div . Utilities Engineering Div. FROM: Planning Department, (signed by responsible official or his designee ) I41(:1-A. 1_ 510 MI DATE : -7 6/7d PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR: REZONE MAJOR PLAT SITE APPROVAL SHORT PLAT 4 SPECIAL PERMIT L.G'o S c)K- WAIVER SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT OR EXEMPTION AND RETURN TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE , BEFORE -7 6/'1 REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : De artment : c _-D rzoV tg 1:.4 i s rc-.?%/M Commentt4 Itd-f-po-,,--- 7-- ----? Signature of Dire or or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : ghee- ,79j�� Co men S 4912eVC P �1.&Ag2caY Ak 1/y0. ,4-• / CC,S.f/ef€ €. f'c 7 /42arvka e . rr .-,-.1• CIf S 712-eie T o,iv �4 �,_��- ,�---L..-, .f' 7 4/741C- Signature of Director or Authorize ' epresentative Date P - V _ REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW 'BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : ComQments'��� SD P�a V� . j 1 Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : arnenfPnla- �{ ��Arp�cd\I 1 • i Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date • L REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : • Depart/mme�n�t : 1 Co�mmen,t� ���eve • i . Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date Engineering - Short Plat 1 . Provide Storm Drainage Plan plus calculations. 2. Lot A does not have access from dedicated right-of-way. 3. 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DEFERRED IMPROVEMENTS : DATE DATE BOND NO. AND TYPE GRANTED EXPIRES AMOUNT r ' Planning Dept . Rev. 1/77 .0 ®F AFFIDAVIT 6 o I , /-/eJ7 L I/ CL ® d lc being duly sworn, dec am the owner of the property involved in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and bel: Subscribed and sworn fore me this /al day of , 197 , Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing a 4 Ar. Nam o ary Pub Signature of Owner) Jeflee-1-- • (Addy s) (Address) 7E-Thtk6,1,961-k WV/A -5 3 • is,2_.:)/i--r0 17\ `IA (City) (State) ?7r (Telephone) (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the foregoing application has been inspected by me and has been found to be thorough and complete in every particular and to conform to the rules and regulations of the Renton Planning Department governing the filing of such application . 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DELAURENTI o MAYOR 0 PLANNING DEPARTMENT 0 .9 co.. 235- 2550 O,D/TED SEPS„pe February 14 , 1979 Mrs . Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue North Renton , Washington 98055 RE : SHORT PLAT 199-78 Dear Mrs . Shook : We are in receipt of your short plat mylar , and it is being considered for approvals prior to recording . In review of the Hearing Examiner ' s decision dated August 28 , 1978 , it has become apparent that certain off-site improvements as required by the Public Works Department must be installed or properly deferred by the Board of Public Works . You should contact the Engineering Divi - sion of the Public Works Department to determine pre- cisely what the improvements will be and the process for deferring and placing their appropriate bond to insure future installation . If you have any . questions with regard to this matter , please contact this department . Very truly yours , 7 Gord n; -Y . ri'cl� n , Planning Director 4---- , ' &id/ /zata- David R. Clemens , Associate Planner DRC : wr cc : Kenneth J . Oyler . P . 0 . Box 2258 Renton , WA 98055 W. C . Gonnason , Public Works Director • • Short Plat 199-78 Page Four W-200-78, E-210-78 Existing city policy of covenanting the property to participation in an LID for the required improvements does not appear appropriate under these circumstances. Normally the amount of right-of-way is not problem, and the improvements can be installed at a later date via the LID process. But in this case insufficient right-of-way exists, and adjacent development north of N.E. 24th Street appears to prevent dedication of additional right-of-way on the north side of the street. Therefore, in this unique case, dissimilar to previous short plat applications, except in the easterly access to the Ernest Coleman short plat (Short Plat No. 078-77) a waiver of off-site improvements appears warranted. The Public Works Department should review the 30-foot right-of-way, including hammerhead turnaround, for determining the appropriate improvements that can feasibly be made. Although all of the improvements specified in Section 9-1108 cannot feasibly be constructed in the 30-foot strip, it appears that some improvements could be constructed. Perhaps the thickened edge for the street may be acceptable, or the traditional concrete curb may more facilitate an appropriate pavement width. The Examiner lacks testimony to require specific improvements. This decision should be left up to the Public Works Department, but any improvements should be only appropriate to serve the three lots. 3. Existing development north of the proposal (e.g. , Keffer short plat - Garden Ct. N.) precludes acquisition of additional public right-of-way on the north side of N. 24th Street. Existing development south of this street, including the legally nonconforming lot depth of the subject site, prevent such acquisition as well on the south side of the street. This unusual circumstance produces an undue hardship that would prevent development of the property (Sections 9-1109.1 and 9-1109.1.A) . Other properties (e.g. Keffer Short Plat - Short Plat No. 16-75) have been permitted to develop with a 30-foot wide street (Section 9-1109.1.B) . Endangerment or harm to the public welfare and other properties was not shown to predictably occur (Section 9-1109.1.C) . 4. The precedent of 30-foot streets in this neighborhood has been considered by the Public Works Department. It is their conclusion that extension of Meadow Avenue N. is the best solution for access to properties south of the one lot in depth properties abutting N. 24th Street. It was not recommended that Garden Court N. be extended south of N. 24th Street. 5. Due to the topography of the site it appears appropriate that as many of the existing trees as possible be retained. The applicant indicated that some grading of Lots A and B will occur. Existing trees should be used to stabilize the soil'. DECISION: Based upon the record, testimony, findings and conclusions, it is the decision of the Examiner to approve the short plat (Exhibit #5) and requested exception from the Subdivision Ordinance subject to: 1. Completion of certification per Section 9-1106.3.H. per approval of the Planning and Public Works Departments. 2. Acquisition of the northerly abutting 30-foot easement and dedication of this easement to the city for public right-of-way per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 3. Placement of the existing 10-foot utility easement on the final plat per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 4. Provision of hammerhead turnaround on Lot A per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. • 5. Submittal of storm drainge plans to the Public Works Department for approval per Ordinance No. 3174. 6. Retention of as many as possible of the existing trees. 7. Compliance with all other applicable regulations and ordinances. Furthermore, it is the decision of the Examiner to waive off-site improvements as required by Section 9-1108, but to require off-site improvements appropriate to serve the three lots. These off-site improvements shall be determined and approved by the Public Works Department. -1 Of R��f o THE CITY OF RENTON " �y' .• Z MUNICIPAL BUILOING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 � „ mot . .:,..n O --� • CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , MAYOR • LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER 'O L. RICK BEELER , 235-2593 0ED SE p . September12, 1978 Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue N. Renton, WA 98055 RE: File No. Short Plat 199-78, W-200-78, E-210-78. Dear Ms. Shook: This is to notify you that the above referenced requests, which were approved subject to conditions as noted on the Examiner's report of August 28, 1978, have not been appealed within the time period set by ordinance, and therefore, this application is considered final and is being submitted to the City Clerk effective this date for permanent filing. Please contact the Planning. Department for information regarding preparation of the final short plat mylar. for filing with King County. Sincerely, Aiax '�' L. 'Rick Beeler Hearing Examiner cc: Planning Department . City Clerk • August 28, 1978 OFFICE OF THE LAND USE, HEARING EXAMINER CITY OF RENTON REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. APPLICANT: Helen Shook FILE NO. Short Plat 199-78 W-200-78, E-210-78 LOCATION: Vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Applicant requests approval of a proposed three-lot short plat, a waiver of off-site improvements, and an exception from the Subdivision Ordinance for less than 50-foot street. SUMMARY OF ACTION: Planning Department Recommendation: Approval of short plat, exception, and partial approval of waiver. Hearing Examiner Decision: Approval subject to conditions. PLANNING DEPARTMENT The Planning Department staff report was received by the REPORT: Examiner on August 17, 1978, and July 27, 1978. PUBLIC HEARING: After reviewing the Planning Department report, examining available information on file with the application, and field checking the property and surrounding area, the Examiner conducted a public hearing on the subject as follows: The hearing was opened on August 1, 1978 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building. Gordon Y. Ericksen, Planning Director, recommended the matter be continued to a later date in order to allow the applicant to apply for an exception from the Subdivision Ordinance relative to the required right-of-way. The Examiner asked the applicant if she concurred in the Planning Department recommendation. Responding was: Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue N. Renton, WA 98055 Mrs. Shook indicated her concurrence, noting that she had been unaware of the necessity for application for exception until recently. Mr. Ericksen advised that the matter could be placed on the public hearing agenda on August 22, 1978. The hearing was subsequently closed at 9:15 a.m. and continued to 9:00 a.m. on August 22, 1978. CONTINUANCE: The hearing was opened on August 22, 1978 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building. The Examiner disclosed being acquainted with an adjacent property owner to the site, noting the relationship would not interfere with his ability to conduct the public hearing and render an objective decision. He inquired if parties in attendance objected to proceeding with the hearing upon receipt of the disclosure. There was no objection. Parties wishing to testify were affirmed by the Examiner. It was reported that the Hearing Examiner and the applicant had received and reviewed the Planning Department report, dated August 1, 1978, and the subsequent addendum, dated August 22, 1978, and the reports were entered into the record as Exhibit #1. Michael Smith, Planning Department, reviewed Exhibit #1, and entered the following additional exhibits into the record: Exhibit #2: Letter to Planning Department from Kenneth J. Oyler, dated August 2, 1978, request for exception. Exhibit #3: Letter to Planning Department from Kenneth J. Oyler, dated June 23, 1978, request for waiver. . .., r. Short Plat 199-78 . Page Two W-200-78, E-210-78 Exhibit #4: King County• Assessor's Map • Exhibit #5: Short Plat Map The Examiner asked the applicant if she concurred in Exhibit #1. Mrs. Shook indicated her concurrence, and reported that an agreement had been reached with the owner of the 30-foot easement which would allow the applicant to purchase the easement and dedicate it to the City of Renton as a public right-of-way. She also advised that because of the existence of a 10-foot sewer easement in proposed Lot A, subdivision procedures had been necessary' to allow construction in alternative areas of the property. Referencing Fire Department comments attached to Exhibit #1 regarding installation of a fire hydrant, Mrs. Shook indicated that discussion with the department had concluded that due to the existence of a hydrant on Garden Court N. directly across the street from the site, a fire hydrant would no longer be required. The Examiner requested testimony in support or opposition to the request. There was no response. the Examiner inquired if Mrs. Shook was the owner of the property to the south of the site. Mrs. Shook responded that she was not the owner. The Examiner requested Mr. Smith, to designate, on the King County Assessor's map the location of a sharp drop-off in .the vicinity of the subject site. Mr. Smith designated the area containing a 20 to 25% slope in the center of the site which extends south to a 50% slope and levels out on the easterly end of the site. He advised that the slope increases to the west. Mrs. Shook further clarified the slope percentages on the site. The Examiner inquired if sufficient area exists on Lot A to provide a cul-de-sac. Mrs. Shook responded that a hammerhead or "T" configuration would be feasible and additional property had been provided for that purpose. The Examiner requested. a representative from the Traffic Engineering Division to testify regarding aspects of traffic circulation in the area. Responding was: Clint Morgan Traffic Engineering Division The Examiner inquired if the division had analyzed the traffic needs and circulation in the area and possible impacts produced by the subject proposal. Mr. Morgan reported that the most feasible access would extend from Meadow Avenue N. to provide service to the south in the area. • Referencing previous discussion regarding the location of the steep slope in the vicinity of the site, Mr. Smith designated on an aerial photograph the location 'of the slope located west of the site and east of Lake Terrace Mobile Home Park. The Examiner requested a final recommendation from the Planning Department. Mr. Smith indicated that the staff report, Exhibit #1, would remain as previously submitted. The Examiner requested further comments. Since there were none, the hearing on File No. Short Plat 199-78, W-200-78', and E-210-78 was closed by the Examiner at 9:35 a.m. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS: FINDINGS: 1. The request is for approval of a three-lot short plat, a waiver of off-site improvements 'and an exception from the Subdivision Ordinance requirement of access via a 50-foot wide dedicated public street. 2. The Planning Department report accurately sets forth the issues, applicable policies and provisions, findings of fact, and departmental recommendations in this matter, is' incontested, and is hereby attached as Exhibit #1 and incorporated in this •report - by reference as set forth in full therein. • 3. Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, as amended by R.C.W. 43.21.C. , Gordon Y. Ericksen, responsible official, determined the proposal to be exempt from the threshold determination and EIS requirements. • 4. Plans for the proposal have been reviewed by all city departments affected by the impact of this development and no adverse comment was expressed. . 5. There was no opposition to the proposal expressed. • 6. All existing utilities are available and in close proximity. Short Plat 199-78 Page Three W-200-78, E-210-78 7. The proposal is compatible with the required lot area and dimension requirements of Section 4-706. (R-1) , 4-729 (G) and 9-1108.23.F. (3) . (Subdivision Ordinance) of Title IV, Ordinance No. 1628, Code of General Ordinances, except for the minimum 80-foot lot depth requirement of Section 9-1108.23.F. (3) . (b) . , Due to the configuration of the property being 75 to 77 feet in depth, the applicant is unable to meet the 80-foot depth requirement. This constitutes a nonconforming situation that apparently existed prior to the Subdivision Ordinance per information contained in the title insurance policy provided by the applicant and contained in the official file of record. 8. The application contained an affidavit attesting to ownership of the property (Section 9-1106.3.H. (1) . 9. The northerly 30-foot access easement abutting Lots A and B has not been dedicated for public. access nor rights of access secured by the applicant (Section 9-1106.3.H. (2) . However, the applicant testified that rights of access have been negotiated with the respective owners of the easement, and that once purchased, the easement will be dedicated to the city. 10. A survey by a licensed land surveyor has not been made (Section 9-1106.3.H. (3) . 11. Suitable utilities are available for connection to existing sanitary sewer (Section 9-1106.3.H. (4) . 12. A title insurance policy and real estate contract was provided (Section 9-1106.3.H. (6) subsequent to the public hearing upon request by the Examiner. 13. Certification by the King County Health Department and the King County and Renton Finance Departments will occur just prior to, at or immediately following filing of the final short plat (Sections 9-1106.3.H. (4) , (7) and (8) ) . 14. Off-site improvements per city standards (Section 9-1108) have not been installed in N.E. 24th Street (Section 9-1106.3.H. (5) ) . The existing width of the easement of N.E. 24th Street is 30 feet which is 20 feet less than the minimum '50-foot street requirement of Section 9-1108.7.H. Due to the nonconforming depth of the property, additional right-of-way could not be dedicated from the property without increasing the degree of the existing nonconformity. 15. Restrictive covenants were not submitted (Section 9-1105.3.B) ., 16. An existing 10-foot utility easement crosses the area between Lots A and B. This is not shown on the short plat map, Exhibit #5. 17. The applicant indicated that the hammerhead turnaround recommended by staff would be constructed on Lot A. 18. Storm drainage plans were not submitted per Ordinance No. 3174. CONCLUSIONS: 1. The proposal conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning requirements. The legal non-conforming status of the property precludes imposing the minimum lot depth requirement of Section 9-1108.23.F. (3) . (b) . It appears that the applicant does not own contiguous property that may be attached to the application to render the property conforming. 2. A precedent has been established by the Public Works Department and/or the Planning Commission in the off-site improvements required in N.E. 24th Street and Garden Ct. North. Instead of the improvements required by Section 9-1108 (curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm sewers, street lights, etc.) only pavement, thickened edge and drainage control have been installed (Sections 9-1106.B and 9-1109.1.B) . The nonconforming 30-foot right-of-way prevents installing all of the required improvements which were intended for at least a 50-foot right-of-way (Section 9-1109. 1.A) . While testimony was not provided by the Public Works Department regarding what specific improvements would be required in the existing right-of-way, it seems reasonable and logical to assume that improvements similar to those that exist in the area would be required. Testimony was not given attesting to detriment or harm to the public welfare or other properties as• a. result of the existing improvements (Section 9-1109.1.C) . Short Plat 199-78 Page Four W-200-78, E-210-78 Existing city policy of covenanting the property to participation in an LID for the required improvements does not appear appropriate under these circumstances. Normally the amount of right-of-way is not a problem, and the improvements can be installed at a later date via the LID process. But in this case insufficient right-of-way exists, and adjacent development north of N.E. 24th Street appears to prevent dedication of additional right-of-way on the north side of the street. Therefore, in this unique case, dissimilar to previous short plat applications, except in the easterly access to the Ernest Coleman short plat (Short Plat No. 078-77) a waiver of off-site improvements appears warranted. The Public Works Department should review the 30-foot right-of-way, including hammerhead turnaround, for, determining the appropriate improvements that can feasibly be made. Although all of the improvements specified in Section 9-1108 cannot feasibly be constructed in the 30-foot strip, it appears that some improvements could be constructed. Perhaps the thickened edge for the street may be acceptable, or the traditional concrete curb may more facilitate an appropriate pavement width. The Examiner lacks testimony to require specific improvements. This decision should be left up to the Public Works Department, but any improvements should be only appropriate to serve the three lots. 3. Existing development north of the proposal (e.g. , Keffer short plat - Garden Ct. N.) precludes acquisition of additional public right-of-way on the north side of N. • 24th Street. Existing development south of this street, including the legally nonconforming lot depth of the subject site, prevent such acquisition as well on the south side of the street. This unusual circumstance produces an undue hardship that would prevent development of the property (Sections 9-1109.1 and 9-1109.1.A) . Other properties (e.g. Keffer Short Plat - Short Plat No. 16-75) have been permitted to develop with a 30-foot wide street (Section 9-1109.1.B) . Endangerment or harm to the public welfare and other properties was not shown to predictably occur (Section 9-1109.1.C) . 4. The precedent of 30-foot streets in this neighborhood has been considered by the Public Works Department. It is their conclusion that extension of Meadow Avenue N. is the best solution for access to properties south of the one lot in depth properties abutting N. 24th Street. It was not recommended that Garden Court N. be extended south of N. 24th Street. 5. Due to the topography of the site it appears appropriate that as many of the existing trees as possible be retained. The applicant indicated that some grading of Lots A and B will occur. Existing trees should be used to stabilize, the soil. DECISION: Based upon the record, testimony, findings and conclusions, it is the decision of the Examiner to approve the short plat (Exhibit #5) and requested exception from the Subdivision Ordinance subject to: 1. Completion of certification per Section 9-1106.3.H. per approval of the Planning and Public Works Departments. 2. Acquisition of the northerly abutting 30-foot easement and dedication of this easement to the city for public right-of-way per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 3. Placement of the existing 10-foot utility easement on the final plat per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 4. Provision of hammerhead turnaround on Lot A per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 5. Submittal of storm drainge plans to the Public Works Department for approval per Ordinance No. 3174. 6. Retention of as many as possible of the existing trees. 7. Compliance with all other applicable regulations and ordinances. Furthermore, it is the decision of the Examiner to waive off-site improvements as required by Section 9-1108, but to require off-site improvements appropriate to serve the three lots. These off-site improvements shall be determined and approved by the Public Works. Department. • • • Short;Plat 199-78 Page Five • W-200l78, E-210-78 ORDERED THIS 28th day of August, 1978. • ;;11�� .1 • L. Rd k Beeler Land Use Hearing Examiner TRANSMITTED THIS 28th day of August,: 19.78 by Affidavit of Mailing to the parties of record: Helen Shook, 2501 Meadow Avenue N. , Renton, WA 98055 • TRANSMITTED THIS 28th day of August, 1978 to the following: Mayor Charles J. Delaurenti Councilman Richard M. Stredicke • Councilwoman Patricia Seymour-Thorpe Warren C. Gonnason, Public Works Director Gordon Y. Ericksen, Planning Director Ron Nelson, Building Division • Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Clint Morgan, Traffic Engineering Division • Pursuant to Title IV, Section 3015 of the City's Code, request for reconsideration must be filed in writing on or before September 8, 1978. Any aggrieved person feeling that the decision of the Examiner is based on erroneous procedure, errors of law, or fact, error in judgment, or the discovery of new evidence which could not be reasonably available at the prior hearing may make a written 'request for review by the Examiner within fourteen (14) days. from the date of the Examiner's. decision. This request shall set forth the specific errors relied upon by such appellant, and the Examiner may, after review of the record, take further action as he deems proper. • An .appeal to the City Council is governed by Title IV, Section 3016, which requires that such appeal be filed with the City Clerk accompanying a filing fee of $25.00 and meeting other specified requirements. Copies of this ordinance are available for inspection in the City Clerk's office, first floor of City Hall, or same may be purchased at cost in said office. • • • • • • • • • • • 4 OF - v THE CITY OF RENTON C l u MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 58055 0 u CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTME-E r• 0p4T�0 ���0�` 23b-2iSC) - sEF RECEIVED CITY OF RENTON August 7 , 1978 HEARING EXAMINER AUG 3 '1978 Ms . Helen Shook AM PM 2501 Meadow Avenue North '7,8,9,t0,llal2a1,2a3a415e6 Renton , Washington 98055 46 RE : NOTICE OF APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR APPLICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE , File No . E-210-78; property located: in ,the•.vicinity• of 2501 . Meadow :Avenue .North. Dear Ms . Shook : The Renton Planning Department formally accepted the above mentioned . application on August 2 , 1978 . A public hearing before the City of Renton Hearing Examiner has been set for August 22 , 1978 at 9 ; 00 A. M. Representatives of the applicant are asked to be present . All . interested persons are invited to attend the hearing . • If you have any further questions , please call the Renton Planning Department , 235-2550 . Very truly yours , Gordon Y . Ericksen Planning Director • • By : Michael L . Smith , Senior Planner P . S , Applications for three-lot short plat and waiver of off- site improvements , files no . Short Plat-.199-78 and W-200-78 , have been continued to be considered at the public hearing on August 22 , 1978 . cc ; Kenneth J . Oyler 4 OF ��':, ti o THE CITY OF RENTON . 1• O MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 .13 . CHARLES J. DELAURENTI, MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT O 235-2550 �41f0 SEPit" August 7 , 1978 • Ms . Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue North Renton , Washington 98055 • RE : NOTICE OF APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR APPLICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE , File No . E-210-78; property . located°:i n the,vi•ci ni ty''of 2'501 . Meadow..!Avenue'.North. Dear Ms. Shook : The Renton Planning Department formally accepted the above mentioned. application on August 2 , 1978 A public hearing before the City of Renton Hearing Examiner has been set for August 22 , 1978 at 9 ; 00 A. M. . Representatives of the applicant are asked to be present . All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing . If you have any further questions , please call the Renton Planning Department , 235-2550. Very truly yours , Gordon Y. Ericksen • Planning Director • B y • Michael L. Smith , Senior Planner P . S , Applications for three-lo hart lat and waiver of off- site improvements , files no . Short Plat--199-. and W-200-78 , have been continued to be consi ere a the public hearing on August 22', 1978 . cc ; Kenneth J . Oyler NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER RENTON, WASHINGTON A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER AT HIS REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, RENTON, WASHINGTON, ON AUGUST 22 , 19 78 , AT 9:00 A.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS: 1. HELEN SHOOK Files 199-78 W-200-78, and E-210-78; APPLI- CATIONS FOR T - CRT PLAT, WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND EXCEPTION TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; property located in the vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. 2. RENTON PROPERTY VENTURE, File W-209-78, APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS; property located between Hardiw Avenue S.W. and Rainier Avenue South, just south of South Second Street. 3. BILL DUNN (SPRINGBROOK SHORT PLAT) , Files 197-78, W-198-78, and E-206-78, APPLICATIONS FOR FOUR-LOT SHORT PLAT, WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND EXCEPTION TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; property located between SR-167 and Springbrook Road. 4: S.C.S. AND STIRSKEY HOLDINGS, File SP-204-78, APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO DEVELOP. 25 CONDOMINIUM DWELLING UNITS; property located east of Grant Avenue South and south of S.E. 18th Street. Legal descriptions for applications noted above on file in the Renton Planning Department. • ALL INTERESTED PERSONS TO SAID PETITIONS ARE INVITED TO -BE PRESENT AT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 22, 1978 AT 9.00 A.M. TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS. • PUBLISHED August 11, 1978 GORDON Y. ERICKSEN RENTON PLANNING DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION STEVE MUNSON . , HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW. ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notgry Public, on the_8t�' day of_ gust Chi 19 78 SIGNED ` /1,144.4.1rs4val 2,( NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER RENTON, WASHINGTON A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER AT HIS REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, RENTON, WASHINGTON, ON AUGUST 22 , 19 /8 , AT 9:00 A.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS: 1. HELEN SHOOK, Files 199-78, W-200-78, nd E-210-78; APPLI- CATIONS FOR THREE-LOT SHORT , VER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND EXCEPTION TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; property located in the vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. • 2. RENTON PROPERTY VENTURE, File W-209-78, APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS; property located between Hardiw Avenue S.W. and Rainier Avenue South, just south of South Second Street. 3. BILL DUNN (SPRINGBROOK SHORT PLAT) , Files 197-78, W-198-78, and E-206-78, APPLICATIONS FOR FOUR-LOT SHORT PLAT, WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND EXCEPTION TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; property located between SR-167 and Springbrook Road. 4. S.C.S. AND STIRSKEY HOLDINGS, File SP-204-78, APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO DEVELOP 25 CONDOMINIUM DWELLING UNITS; property located east of Grant Avenue South and south of S.E. 18th Street. Legal descriptions for applications noted above on file in the Renton Planning Department. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS TO SAID PETITIONS ARE INVITED TO -BE PRESENT AT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 22, 1978 AT 9.00 A.M. TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS. August 11, 1978 GORDON Y. ERICKSEN PUBLISHED g RENTON PLANNING DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION STEVE MUNSON , HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW. ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Not�rUy Public, on the_8th day of gust 19. 78 SIGNED 147,—,_,A-e_ MA-0.14.0,,,1 0 Fes. CITY OF RENTON 4% , � / As SHORT PLAT PLAT APPLICATION FILE NO . O V MAJOR PLAT DATE REC' "5" -7� TENTATIVE APPLICATIO E $ t-0 PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTA DEPAR1M REVIEW FEE $ FINAL 7 RECEIPT NO. �( SM NO. PUD 0 . JO/2( ei-iile-4c;) iPPLICANT TO COMPLETE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7: Plat Name & Location 1--iee.,e441 SNO0K S,'i'oiZ 7 / 4 7 V«. fir' LIE Z 4 T3r.fr c MOO Oki 4se • No. Lots 3 Total Acreage 04 /ePC, Zoning -& a • Owner ,/c,t &v G7 /C Phone 77 f/o - 28 7-.) Address ?So / lh��O a ou v9 . A Underground Utilities : Yes No Not Installed Telephone ( ) ( ' ) ( ) Electric ( ) ( 9 ) ( ) Street Lights ( ) ( . ) ( ) Natural Gas ( ) ( ' ) ( ) TV Cable ( ) ( I ) ( ) Sanitation & Water: '( ' ). City Water ( ✓) Sanitary Sewers ( ) Water District No . ( ) Dry Sewers ( ) Septic Tanks 1 . Vicinity and plat maps as required by Subdivision. Ordinance. DATE REFERRED TO: ENGINEERING PARKS BUILDING HEALTH TRAFFIC ENG. STATE HIGHWAY FIRE COUNTY PLANNING BD. PUBLIC WORKS OTHER 1 . STAFF ACTION: TENTATIVE PLAT APPROVED DENIED APPEALED EXPIRED ) . LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER 'S ACTION: SHORT PLAT APPROVED DENIED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED DENIED FINAL PLAT APPEALED EXPIRED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ' ' . PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED DENIED FINAL PLAT APPEALED EXPIRED ' . • DEFERRED IMPROVEMENTS : DATE DATE BOND NO. AND , TYPE GRANTED EXPIRES AMOUNT • Planning Dept . Rev. •1/77 r-s ,.._,..„......,,,.c ); JC)i AF �. ,,I �' v Rook being duly sworn, dec lare that I )( am t e owner of the property involved in this application ' and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. • Subscribed and sworn before me this %9day of , > ,� � , 192 Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at_ /:K2l, . - Name'fo otary Pu ic) ( ignature of Owner) A1- z--- Vil , () Jit:e.J.. _ . el-5—o I . 0() . . 6 4 c z,i (Address) Address) `--/) 10-2- 01-z-- tA575. ---- - (a„.:1--,,,,\ M 'N(-\ (City) (State) • • (Telephone)• . (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the foregoing application has been inspected by me and has been found to .be thorough and complete in every particular and to conform to the rules and regulations of the Renton Planning Department governing the filing of such application . Date Received , 19 By: Renton Planning Dept. 2-73 4 pF R. � „ 0 THE CITY OF RENTON z F--7,1 Ko MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 0 0� •..L CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , MAYOR • PLANNING DEPAATMEIII�`'' d 238-2SSD �4Tf0 SEPit.I August 7 , 1978 Ms . Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue North Renton , Washington 98055 RE : NOTICE OF APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR APPLLCATION FOR, EXCEPTION TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE , <tile No . E-210- ; property located :in the.•vi:ctnity. of 2501 . Meadow '.Avenue..North. Dear Ms . Shook : The Renton Planning Department formally accepted the above mentioned application on August 2 , 1978 A public hearing before the City of Renton Hearing Examiner has been set for August 22 , 1978 at 9 : 00 A. M. . Representatives of the applicant are asked to be present . All . interested persons are invited to attend the hearing . • If you have any further questions , please call the Renton Planning Department , 235-2550 . Very truly yours , Gordon Y . Ericksen Planning Director / * By : .', ;', ;.:o..1 ,�.\,f�77- s'� Michael L. Smith , Senior Planner � 1 P . S . Applications for three-lot short plat and waiver of off- site improvements , files no . Short Plat-199-78 and W-200-78 , have been continued to be considered at the public hearing on August 22 , 1978 . cc ; Kenneth J . Oyler NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER RENTON, WASHINGTON A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER AT HIS REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, RENTON, WASHINGTON, ON AUGUST 22 , 19 78 , AT 9:00 A.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS: 1. HELEN SHOOK, Files 199-78, W-200-78, an(E-210-78O APPLI- CATIONS FOR THREE-LOT SHORT PLAT, WAIVER OF DFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND EXCEPTION TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; property located in the vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. 2. RENTON PROPERTY VENTURE, File W-209-78, APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS; property located between Hardiw Avenue S.W. and Rainier Avenue South, just south of South Second Street. 3. BILL DUNN (SPRINGBROOK SHORT PLAT) , Files 197-78, W-198-78, and E-206-78, APPLICATIONS FOR FOUR-LOT SHORT PLAT, WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND EXCEPTION TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; property located between SR-167 and Springbrook Road. 4. S.C.S. AND STIRSKEY HOLDINGS, File SP-204-78, APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO DEVELOP 25 CONDOMINIUM DWELLING UNITS; property located east of Grant Avenue South and south of S.E. 18th Street. Legal descriptions for applications noted above on file in the Renton Planning Department. • • ALL INTERESTED PERSONS TO SAID PETITIONS ARE INVITED TO -BE PRESENT AT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 22, 1978 AT 9.00 A.M. TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS. • August 11, 1978 GORDON Y. ERICKSEN PUBLISHED g RENTON PLANNING DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION STEVE MUNSON HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF THE ,ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW. ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn to before Ame, a Not�rUy Public, on the_St i day of gust vi. 7/44,w14,vn 19 78 SIGNED V\ux ` \\ G. 1FcFF< �'' ___ p.. �__. ._� _ r _, . , — i 9�8 _ /. . • ,-D, C4 5 2 4 QFPART E \ E F-- ' . !�7 \ Aj��, . \ ____ arm.••• ••••• 1 /rah', I /// t • • i . 1 . . . . , , 4 \ I s B 922 D 'i \ 1.k' 8/7o ° =6 4. ° I I t //.0 ¢, i \k . .. - /L 4ii./6 art}4, /2,.. egl:/ - --__ \ . . \ \ - , 77& A/C/2 771 77 P 2/ %24C 7 G 0/4 /Ge../-7,44,/, 4.4 ).5W/hi )i Vie! r..4,4/ / &l` 406, 7A/ ;?.. ,) arptRxc "r 77?6, f42;4 4. Jl 9 , L 7 /� / 1 . / 25d. 1/Ii�`g, PW/7! ✓ '0 F rQ,) G/!'w ��*"7 4 -t"'f b ifa'�pd /�,d ram', � f�.+ R•LF'Ax P c.c. .a. 4.) A .70.,'•,,,>/A. , . KEivx/k77/ ,20K , GA.4Z. S. 25$.Coso Po /3x 2258 iP.64/7.0q, GU4S co eas5 , . /Itt-rilmefit''' . 14 ° 7C '' 1 ` , ` ! . ., /2 . '' zex/ '' 2ZL-Zs7i--' ¢- /8-76 .... :.9 GE' / ;50/ OF R4,-,4, 0 O THE CITY OF RENTON .�,_,,,,. 4-1-41p, ..... MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON.WASH. 98055 z . rn CHARLES J. DELAURENTI a MAYOR o PLANNING DEPARTMENT °1) co' 235- 2550 0e. ,9,I7.eo SEP100 February 14 , 1979 Mrs . Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue North Renton , Washington 98055 RE : SHORT PLAT 199-78 Dear Mrs . Shook : We are in receipt of your short plat mylar , and it is being considered for approvals prior to recording . In review of the hearing Examiner ' s decision dated August 28 , 1978 , it has become apparent that certain off-site improvements as required by the Public Works Department must be installed or properly deferred by the Board of Public Works . You should contact the Engineering Divi - sion of the Public Works Department to determine pre- cisely what the improvements will be and the process for deferring and placing their appropriate bond to insure future installation . If you have any questions with regard to this matter , please contact this department . Very ruly yours , Gord nY . fri'cn n , Planning Director : M / 4 /Aata' David R. Clemens , Associate Planner DRC : wr • cc : Kenneth J . Oyler P . 0 . Box 2258 Renton , WA 98055 W . C . Gonnason , Public Works Director • Short Plat 199-78 Page Four W-200-78, E-210-78 Existing city policy of covenanting the property to participation in an LID for the required improvements does not appear appropriate under these circumstances. Normally the amount of right-of-way is not a problem, and the improvements can be installed at a later date via the LID process. But in this case insufficient right-of-way exists, and adjacent development north of N.E. 24th Street appears to prevent dedication of additional right-of-way on the north side of the street. Therefore, in this unique case, dissimilar to previous short plat applications, except in the easterly access to the Ernest Coleman short plat (Short Plat No. 078-77) a waiver of off-site improvements appears warranted. The Public Works Department should review the 30-foot right-of-way, including hammerhead turnaround, for determining the appropriate improvements that can feasibly be made. Although all of the improvements specified in Section 9-1108 cannot feasibly be constructed in the 30-foot strip, it appears that some improvements could be constructed. Perhaps the thickened edge for the street may be acceptable, or the traditional concrete curb may more facilitate an appropriate pavement width. The Examiner lacks testimony to require specific improvements.. This decision should be left up to the Public Works Department, but any improvements should be only appropriate to serve the three lots. 3. Existing development north of the proposal (e.g. , Keffer short plat - Garden Ct. N.) precludes acquisition of additional public right-of-way on the north side of N. 24th Street. Existing development south of this street, including the legally nonconforming lot depth of the subject site, prevent such acquisition as well on the south side of the street. This unusual circumstance produces an undue hardship that would prevent development of the property (Sections 9-1109.1 and 9-1109.1.A) . Other properties (e.g. Keffer Short Plat - Short Plat No. 16-75) have been permitted to develop with a 30-foot wide street (Section 9-1109.1.8) . Endangerment or harm to the public welfare and other properties was not shown to predictably occur (Section 9-1109.1.C) . 4. The precedent of 30-foot streets in this neighborhood has been considered by the Public Works Department. It is their conclusion that extension of Meadow Avenue N. is the best solution for access to properties south of the one lot in depth properties abutting N. 24th Street. It was not recommended that Garden Court N. be extended south of N. 24th Street. 5. Due to the topography of the site it appears appropriate that as many of the existing trees as possible be retained. The applicant indicated that some grading of Lots A and B will occur. Existing trees should be used to stabilize the soil. DECISION: Based upon the record, testimony, findings and conclusions, it is the decision of the Examiner to approve the short plat (Exhibit #5) and requested exception from the Subdivision Ordinance subject to: 1.: Completion of certification per Section 9-1106.3.H. per approval of the Planning and Public Works Departments. 2. Acquisition of the northerly abutting 30-foot easement and dedication of this easement to the city for public right-of-way per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 3. Placement of the existing 10-foot utility easement on the final plat per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 4. Provision of hammerhead turnaround on Lot A per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 5. Submittal of storm drainge plans to the Public Works Department for approval per Ordinance No. 3174. 6. Retention of as many as possible of the existing trees. 7. Compliance with all other applicable regulations and ordinances. Furthermore, it is the decision of the Examiner to waive off-site improvements as required by Section 9-1108, but to require off-site improvements appropriate to serve the three lots. These off-site improvements shall be determined and approved by the Public Works Department. ' OF R� tf, o THE CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 9 155 _ MEM It CHARLES J. DELAURENTI, MAYOR o PLANNING DEPARTMENT 235- 2550 0,9gT�D SEP1clt0 • February 14 , 1979 Mrs . Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue North Renton , Washington 98055 RE : SHORT PLAT 199-78 Dear Mrs . Shook : We are in receipt of your short plat mylar , and it is being considered for approvals prior to recording . In review of the Bearing Examiner ' s decision dated . August 28 , 1978 , it has become apparent that certain off-site improvements as required by the Public Works Department must be installed or properly deferred by the Board of Public Works . You should contact the Engineering Divi - sion of the Public Works Department to determine pre- cisely what the improvements will be and the process for deferring and placing their appropriate bond to insure future installation . If you have any questions with regard to this matter , please contact this department . Very 4uly yours , 7 GordsnY . ,�ricl� n/ , Planning Director David R. Clemens , Associate Planner DRC :wr cc : Kenneth J . Oyler P . 0 . Box 2258 Renton , WA 98055 W . C . Gonnason , Public Works Director Short Plat 199-78 Page Four W-200-78, E-210-78 ' Existing city policy of covenanting the property to participation in an LID for the required improvements does not appear appropriate under these circumstances. Normally the amount of right-of-way is not a problem, and the improvements can be installed at a later date via the LID process. But in this case insufficient right-of-way exists, and adjacent development north of N.E. 24th Street appears to prevent dedication of additional right-of-way on the north side of the street. Therefore, in this unique case, dissimilar to previous short plat applications, except in the easterly access to the Ernest Coleman short plat (Short Plat No. 078-77) a waiver of off-site improvements appears warranted. The Public Works Department should review the 30-foot right-of-way, including hammerhead turnaround, for determining the appropriate improvements that can feasibly be made. Although all of the improvements specified in Section 9-1108 cannot feasibly be constructed in the 30-foot strip, it appears that some improvements could be constructed. Perhaps the thickened edge for the street may be acceptable, or the traditional concrete curb may more facilitate an appropriate pavement width. The Examiner lacks testimony to require specific improvements. This decision should be left up to the Public Works Department, but any improvements should be only appropriate to serve the three lots. 3. Existing development north of the proposal (e.g. , Keffer short plat - Garden Ct. N.) precludes acquisition of additional public right-of-way on the north side of N. 24th Street. Existing development south of this street, including the legally nonconforming lot depth of the subject site, prevent such acquisition as well on the south side of the street. This unusual circumstance produces an undue hardship that would prevent development of the property (Sections 9-1109.1 and 9-1109.1.A) . Other properties (e.g. Keffer Short Plat - Short Plat No. 16-75) have been permitted to develop with a 30-foot wide street (Section 9-1109.1.B) . Endangerment or harm to the public welfare and other properties was not shown to predictably occur (Section 9-1109.1.C) . 4. The precedent of 30-foot streets in this neighborhood has been considered by the Public Works Department. It is their conclusion that extension of Meadow Avenue N. is the best solution for access to properties south of the one lot in depth properties abutting N. 24th Street. It was not recommended that Garden Court N. be extended south of N. 24th Street. 5. Due to the topography of the site it appears appropriate that as many of the existing trees as possible be retained. The applicant indicated that some grading of Lots A and B will occur. Existing trees should be used to stabilize the soil. DECISION: Based upon the record, testimony, findings and conclusions, it is the decision of the Examiner to approve the short plat (Exhibit #5) and requested exception from the Subdivision Ordinance subject to: 1. Completion of certification per Section 9-1106.3.H. per approval of the Planning and Public Works Departments. 2. Acquisition of the northerly abutting 30-foot easement and dedication of this easement to the city for public right-of-way per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 3. Placement of the existing 10-foot utility easement on the final plat per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 4. Provision of hammerhead turnaround on Lot A per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 5. Submittal of storm drainge plans to the Public Works Department for approval per Ordinance No. 3174. 6. Retention of as many as possible of the existing trees. 7. Compliance with all other applicable regulations and ordinances. Furthermore, it is the decision of the Examiner to waive off-site improvements as required by Section 9-1108, but to require off-site improvements appropriate to serve the three lots. These off-site improvements shall be determined and, approved by the Public Works Department. • • -� pF - vj, �► • o. THE CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON,WASH. 98055 op CHARLES J. DELAURENTI , MAYOR • LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER O 4c5' L. RICK BEELER . 235-2593 tiTFD SEP1E�O • September 12, 1978 Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue N. Renton, WA 98055 RE: File No. Short Plat 199-78, W-200-78, E-210-78. Dear Ms. Shook: . This 'is to notify you that the above referenced requests, which were approved subject to conditions as noted on the Examiner's report of August 28, 1978, have not been appealed within the time period set by ordinance, and therefore, 'this application is considered final and is being submitted to the City Clerk effective this date for • permanent filing. • • Please contact the Planning Department for information regarding preparation of the final short plat mylar. for filing with King County. ' Sincerely, • Aj�da .,�._ ... ,�.....� ... .... ,....._....... • L. 'Rick Beeler Hearing Examiner cc: ' Planning Department . City Clerk • August 28, 1978 OFFICE OF THE LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER CITY OF RENTON REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. APPLICANT: Helen Shook FILE NO. Short Plat 199-78 W-200-78, E-210-78 LOCATION: Vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Applicant requests approval of a proposed three-lot short plat, a waiver of off-site improvements, and an exception from the Subdivision Ordinance for less than 50-foot street. SUMMARY OF ACTION: Planning Department Recommendation: Approval of short plat, exception, and partial approval of waiver. Hearing Examiner Decision: Approval subject to conditions. PLANNING DEPARTMENT The Planning Department staff report was received by the REPORT: Examiner on August 17, 1978, and July 27, 1978. PUBLIC HEARING: After reviewing the Planning Department report, examining available information on file with the application, and field checking the property and surrounding area, the Examiner conducted a public hearing on the subject as follows: The hearing was opened on August 1, 1978 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building. Gordon Y. Ericksen, Planning Director, recommended the matter be continued to a later date in order to allow the applicant to apply for an exception from the Subdivision Ordinance relative to the required right-of-way. The Examiner asked the applicant if she concurred in the Planning Department recommendation. Responding was: Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue N. Renton, WA 98055 Mrs. Shook indicated her concurrence, noting that she had been unaware of the necessity for application for exception until recently. Mr. Ericksen advised that the matter could be placed on the public hearing agenda on August 22, 1978. The hearing was subsequently closed at 9:15 a.m. and continued to 9:00 a.m. on August 22, 1978. CONTINUANCE: The hearing was opened on August 22, 1978 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal Building. The Examiner disclosed being acquainted with an adjacent property owner to the site, noting the relationship would not interfere with his ability to conduct the public hearing and render an objective decision. He inquired if parties in attendance objected to proceeding with the hearing upon receipt of the disclosure. There was no objection. Parties wishing to testify were affirmed by the Examiner. It was reported that the Hearing Examiner and the applicant had received and reviewed the Planning Department report, dated August 1, 1978, and the subsequent addendum, dated August 22, 1978, and the reports were entered into the record as Exhibit #1. Michael Smith, Planning Department, reviewed Exhibit #1, and entered the following additional exhibits into the record: Exhibit #2: Letter to Planning Department from Kenneth J. Oyler, dated August 2, 1978, request for exception. Exhibit #3: Letter to Planning Department from Kenneth J. Oyler, dated June 23, 1978, request for waiver. Short Plat 199-78 Page Two W-200-78, E-210-78 Exhibit #4: King County Assessor's Map Exhibit #5: Short Plat Map The Examiner asked the applicant if she concurred in Exhibit #1. Mrs. Shook indicated her concurrence, and reported that an agreement had been reached with the owner of the 30-foot easement which would allow the applicant to purchase the easement and dedicate it to the City of Renton as a public right-of-way. She also advised that because of the existence of a 10-foot sewer easement in proposed Lot A, subdivision procedures had been necessary to allow construction in alternative areas of the property. Referencing Fire Department comments attached to Exhibit #1 regarding installation of a fire hydrant, Mrs. Shook indicated that discussion with the department had concluded that due to the existence of a hydrant on Garden Court N. directly across the street from the site, a fire hydrant would no longer be required. The Examiner requested testimony in support or opposition to the request. There was no response. The Examiner inquired if Mrs. Shook was the owner of the property to the south of the site. Mrs. Shook responded that she was not the owner. The Examiner requested Mr. Smith to designate on the King County Assessor's map the location of a sharp drop-off in the vicinity of the subject site. Mr. Smith designated the area containing a 20 to 25% slope in the center of the site which extends south to a 50% slope and levels out on the easterly end of the site. He advised that the slope increases to the west. Mrs. Shook further clarified the slope percentages on the site. The Examiner inquired if sufficient area exists on Lot A to provide a cul-de-sac. Mrs. Shook responded that a hammerhead or "T" configuration would be feasible and additional property had been provided for that purpose.. The Examiner requested a representative from the Traffic Engineering Division to testify regarding aspects of traffic circulation in the area. Responding was: Clint Morgan Traffic Engineering Division The Examiner inquired if the division had analyzed the traffic needs and circulation in the area and possible impacts produced by the subject proposal. Mr. Morgan reported that the most feasible access would extend from Meadow Avenue N. to provide service to the south in the area. Referencing previous discussion regarding the location of the steep slope in the vicinity of the site, Mr. Smith designated on an aerial photograph the location of the slope located west of the site and east of Lake Terrace Mobile Home Park. The Examiner requested a final recommendation from the Planning Department. Mr. Smith indicated that the staff report, Exhibit #1, would remain as previously submitted. The Examiner requested further comments. Since there were none, the hearing on File No. Short Plat 199-78, W-200-78, and E-210-78 was closed by the Examiner at 9:35 a.m. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS: FINDINGS: 1. The request is for approval of a three-lot short plat, a waiver of off-site improvements and an exception from the Subdivision Ordinance requirement of access via a 50-foot wide dedicated public street. 2. The Planning Department report accurately sets forth the issues, applicable policies and provisions, findings of fact, and departmental recommendations in this matter, is incontested, and is hereby attached as Exhibit #1 and incorporated in this report by reference as set forth in full' therein. 3. Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, as amended by R.C.W. 43.21.C. , Gordon Y. Ericksen, responsible official, determined the proposal to be exempt from the threshold determination and EIS requirements. 4. Plans for the proposal have been reviewed by all city departments affected by the impact of this development and no adverse comment was expressed. 5. There was no opposition to the proposal expressed. 6. All existing utilities are available and in proximity. . • Short Plat 199-78 Page Three W-200-78, E-210-78 . 7. The proposal is compatible with the required lot area and dimension requirements of Section 4-706 (R-1) , 4-729 (G) and 9-1108.23.F. (3) . (Subdivision Ordinance) of Title IV, Ordinance No. 1628, Code of General Ordinances, except for the minimum 80-foot lot depth requirement of Section 9-1108.23.F. (3) . (b) . Due to the configuration of the property being 75 to 77 feet in depth, the applicant is unable to meet the 80-foot depth requirement. This constitutes a nonconforming situation that apparently existed prior to the Subdivision Ordinance per information contained in the title insurance policy provided by the applicant and contained in the official file of record. 8. The application contained an affidavit attesting to ownership of the property (Section 9-1106.3.H. (1) . 9. The northerly 30-foot access easement abutting Lots A and B has not been dedicated for public access nor rights of access secured by the applicant (Section 9-1106.3.H. (2) . However, the applicant testified that rights of access have been negotiated with the respective owners of the easement, and that once purchased, the easement will be dedicated to the city. 10. A survey by a licensed land surveyor has not been made (Section 9-1106.3.H. (3) . 11. Suitable utilities are available for connection to existing sanitary sewer (Section 9-1106.3.H. (4) . 12. A title insurance policy and real estate contract was provided (Section 9-1106.3.H. (6) subsequent to the public hearing upon request by the Examiner. 13. Certification by the King County Health Department and the King County and Renton Finance Departments will occur just prior to, at or immediately following filing of the final short plat (Sections 9-1106.3.H. (4) , (7) and (8) ) . 14. Off-site improvements per city standards (Section 9-1108) have not been installed in N.E. 24th Street (Section 9-1106.3.H. (5) ) . The existing width of the easement of N.E. 24th Street is 30 feet which is 20 feet less than the minimum 50-foot street requirement of Section 9-1108.7.H. Due to the nonconforming depth of the property, additional right-of-way could not be dedicated from the property without increasing the degree of the existing nonconformity. 15. Restrictive covenants were not submitted (Section 9-1105.3.B) . 16. An existing 10-foot utility easement crosses the area between Lots A and B. This is not shown on the short plat map, Exhibit #5. 17. The applicant indicated that the hammerhead turnaround recommended by staff would be constructed on Lot A. 18. Storm drainage plans were not submitted per Ordinance No. 3174. CONCLUSIONS: 1. The proposal conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning requirements. The legal non-conforming status of the property precludes imposing the minimum lot depth requirement of Section 9-1108.23.F. (3) . (b) . It appears that the applicant does not own contiguous property that may be attached to the application to render the property conforming. 2. A precedent has been established by the Public Works Department and/or the Planning Commission in the off-site improvements required in N.E. 24th Street and Garden Ct. North. Instead of the improvements required by Section 9-1108 (curbs, gutters, sidewalks, 'storm sewers, street lights, etc.) only pavement, thickened edge and drainage control have been installed (Sections 9-1106.B and 9-1109.1.B) . The'nonconforming 30-foot right-of-way prevents installing all of the required improvements which were intended for at least a 50-foot right-of-way (Section 9-1109.. 1.A) . While testimony was not provided by the Public Works Department regarding what specific improvements would be required in the existing right-of-way, it seems reasonable and logical to assume that improvements similar to those that exist in the. area would be required. Testimony was not given attesting to detriment or harm to the public welfare or other properties as' a. result of the existing improvements (Section 9-1109.1.C) . a 1 � • Short Plat 199-78 Page Four W-200-78, E-210-78 Existing city policy of covenanting the property to participation in an LID for the required improvements does not appear appropriate under these circumstances. Normally the amount of right-of-way is not a problem, and the improvements can be installed at a later date via the LID process. But in this case insufficient right-of-way exists, and adjacent development north of N.E. 24th Street appears to prevent dedication of additional right-of-way on the north side of the street. Therefore, in this unique case, dissimilar to previous short plat applications, except in the easterly access to the Ernest Coleman short plat (Short Plat No. 078-77) a waiver of off-site improvements appears' warranted. The Public Works Department should review the 30-foot right-of-way, including hammerhead turnaround, for determining the appropriate improvements that can feasibly be made. Although all of the improvements specified in Section 9-1108 cannot feasibly be constructed in the 30-foot strip, it appears that some improvements could be constructed. Perhaps the thickened edge for the street may be acceptable, or the traditional concrete curb may more facilitate an appropriate pavement width. The Examiner lacks testimony to require specific improvements. This decision should be left up to the Public Works Department, but any improvements should be only appropriate to serve the three lots. 3. Existing development north of the proposal (e.g. , Keffer short plat - Garden Ct. N.) precludes acquisition of additional public right-of-way on the north side of N. 24th Street. Existing development south of this street, including the legally nonconforming lot depth of the subject site, prevent such acquisition as well on the south side of the street. This unusual circumstance produces an undue hardship that would prevent development of the property (Sections 9-1109.1 and 9-1109.1.A) . Other properties (e.g. Keffer Short Plat - Short Plat No. 16-75) have been permitted to develop with a 30-foot wide street (Section 9-1109.1.B) . Endangerment or harm to the public welfare and other properties was not shown to predictably occur (Section 9-1109.1.C) . 4. The precedent of 30-foot streets in this neighborhood has been considered by the Public Works Department. It is their conclusion that extension of Meadow Avenue N. is the best solution for access to properties south of the one lot in depth properties abutting N. 24th Street. It was not recommended that Garden Court N. be extended south of N. 24th Street. 5. Due to the topography of the site it appears appropriate that as many of the existing trees as possible be retained. The applicant indicated that some grading of Lots A and B will occur. Existing trees should be used to stabilize the soil. DECISION: Based upon the record, testimony, findings and conclusions, it is the decision of the Examiner to approve the short plat (Exhibit #5) and requested exception from the Subdivision Ordinance subject to: 1. Completion of certification per Section 9-1106.3.H. per approval of the Planning and Public Works Departments. 2. Acquisition of the northerly abutting 30-foot easement and dedication of this easement to the city for public right-of-way per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 3. Placement of the existing, 10-foot utility easement on the final plat per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. 4. Provision of hammerhead turnaround on Lot A per the requirements and approval of the Public Works Department. • 5. Submittal of storm drainge plans to the Public Works Department for approval per Ordinance No. 3174. 6. Retention of as many as possible of the existing trees. 7. Compliance with all other applicable regulations and ordinances. Furthermore, it is the decision of the Examiner to waive off-site improvements as required by Section 9-1108, but to require off-site improvements appropriate to serve the three lots. These off-site improvements shall be determined and approved by the Public Works Department. Short.Plat 199-78 Page Five W-200-78, E-210-78 ORDERED THIS 28th day of August, 1978. • t . L. Ri k Beeler Land Use Hearing Examiner TRANSMITTED THIS 28th day of August, 1978 by Affidavit of Mailing to the parties ' of record: Helen Shook, 2501 Meadow Avenue N. , Renton, WA 98055 TRANSMITTED THIS 28th day of August, 1978 to the following: Mayor Charles J. Delaurenti Councilman Richard M. Stredicke Councilwoman Patricia Seymour-Thorpe Warren C. Gonnason, Public Works Director Gordon Y. Ericksen, Planning Director Ron Nelson, Building Division Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Clint Morgan, Traffic Engineering Division Pursuant to Title IV, Section 3015 of the City's Code, request for reconsideration must be filed in writing on or before September 8,, 1978. Any aggrieved person feeling that the decision of the Examiner is based on erroneous procedure, errors of law or fact, error in judgment, or. the discovery of new evidence which could not be reasonably available at the prior hearing may make a written request for review by the Examiner within fourteen (14) days from the date of the Examiner's. decision. This request shall set forth the specific errors relied upon by such appellant, and the Examiner may, after review of the record, take further action as he deems proper. An appeal to the City Council is governed by Title IV, Section 3016, which requires that such appeal be filed with the City Clerk accompanying a filing fee of $25.00 and meeting other specified requirements. Copies of this ordinance are available for inspection in the City Clerk's office, first floor of City Hall, or same may be purchased at cost in said office. 4111 � 0 THE CITY OF RENTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 MILL AVE. SO. RENTON, WASH. 98055 C� biab y O o ' �' CHARLES J. DELAURENTI MAYOR • PLANNING DEPARTMENT O Q- 235-25 O 4Tf0 SEPIC'4Ob July 20, 1978 Ms . Helen Shook 2501 Meadow Avenue North Renton, Washington 98055 RE : NOTICE OF APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR Applications for -lot Short Plat and Waiver of Off-Site Impr,^vements , le No . W-200- 78T• property located in the vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue No . Dear Ms . Shook : The Renton Planning Department formally ,accepted the above mentioned application on June A public hearing before the City of Renton Hearing Examiner has been set for August 1 , 1978 at 9 : 00 A.M. Representatives of the applicant are asked to be present . All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing . If you have any further questions , please call the Renton Planning Department , 235-2550 . Very truly yours , Gordon Y . Ericksen Planning Director /1/7'7.1 - ///7/ / _7 B y . 1 Michael L . Smith , Senior Planner MLS :bh cc: Kenneth J . Oyler NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER RENTON, WASHINGTON A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER AT HIS REGULAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, RENTON, WASHINGTON, ON AUGUST 1 , 1978 , AT 9:00 A.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS: 1. HELEN SHOOK, Files 199-78 an. -200-78. APPLICATIONS FOR THREE-LOT SHORT PLAT AND W' ' = : OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS; property located in the vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. 2. RENTON PROPERTY VENTURE, File 201-78, APPLICATION FOR THREE-LOT SHORT PLAT; property located between Hardie Avenue S.W. and Rainier Avenue South, just south of South Second Street. 3. VICTORIA HILLS P.U.D. MASTER PLAN APPROVAL, File MP-PUD-207-78; property located between Benson Road South and proposed SR-515 immediately south of the existing Washington Natural Gas Company peak shaving plant, east of Talbot Hill Park and Victoria Park Subdivision. Legal descriptions for applications noted above on file in the Renton Planning Department. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS TO SAID PETITIONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 1, 1978 . AT 9.00 A.M. TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS. GORDON Y. ERICKSEN PUBLISHED July 21, 1978 RENTON PLANNING DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION I, ,STEVE MUNSON HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE POSTED BY ME IN THREE CONSPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW. ATTEST: . Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, on the 19t"day of July__ , 19 78 SIGNED PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY REPORT TO HEARING EXAMINER PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 1 , 1978 APPLICANT : HELEN SHOOK FILE NO. : SHORT PLAT 199-78 , SHORT PLAT APPROVAL W-200-78, WAIVER OF OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS A. SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant requests the approval of a proposed three-lot short plat, and a waiver of the required off-site improvements. To continue further with the application, a'request for an exception to the Subdivision Ordinance to permit a 30-foot wide street will be required. • B. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. Owner of Record: Helen Shook 2. Applicant: Helen Shook 3. Location: In the vicinity of 2501 Meadow Avenue North. 4. Legal Description: A detailed legal description is available on file in the Renton Planning Department. 5. Size of Property: ±0.6 acres . . 6. Access: Via Meadow Avenue North and North 24th Street. 7. Existing Zoning: G-6000, Residential Single Family 8. Existing Zoning in Area G-6000, Residential Single Family - 9. Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Single Family Residential 10. Notification: The applicant was notified in writing of the hearing date. Notice was properly published in the Record Chronicle and posted in three places on or near the site as required by City Ordinance. C. PURPOSE OF REQUEST: To permit subdivision of the subject site into three lots for future development of single family residences. D. HISTORY/BACKGROUND: The subject site was annexed into the City by Ordinance Nos. 1791, 1800, , and 1804 dated September 8, 1959. E. PHYSICAL BACKGROUND: 1. Topography: The site rises from west to east at approximately a 7% slope. 2. Soils: Indianola loamy fine sand (InC). Runoff is slow to medium and the erosion hazard is slight to moderate. This soil is used for timber and for urban development. PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY REPORT TO ING EXAMINER PUBLIC HEARING: HELEN SHOOK, FILE NOS. SHORT PLAT 199-78 AND W-200-78 AUGUST 1, 1978 PAGE TWO 3. Vegetation: The site consists almost entirely of tall scrub grass with a few shrubs located along North 24th Street. 4. Wildlife: The existing vegetation on the site provides suitable habitat for birds and small mammals. 5. Water: There is no surface water evident on the site. 6. Land Use: The site itself is presently undeveloped. To the north and east are located several single family residences. F. NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS: The area is primarily single family residential in nature. G. PUBLIC SERVICES: 1. Water and Sewer: Existing 6-inch water mains run east-west on North 24th, north-south on Meadow Avenue North, and north-south on Garden Court North. An 8-inch sanitary pipe extends east-west along North 24th and a 6-inch pipe runs north-south along the abandoned Pacific Coast Railroad right- of-way in the western portion of the site. 2. Fire Protection: Provided by the Renton Fire Department as per ordinance requirements. 3. Transit: METRO Transit routes 142 and 240 operate along North 30th Street within one-quarter mile of the subject site. 4. Schools: Kennydale Elementary School is located within one mile to the north of the subject site and McKnight Junior High School is approxi- mately one and three-quarters miles to the southeast and Hazen Senior High School is within three miles to the east. 5. Parks: Lake Washington Beach Park is within one-quarter mile to the southwest of the subject site while Kennydale Lions Park is within one mile to the east and the North Highlands Park approximately one and three-quarters miles to the southeast. H. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE ZONING CODE: Section 4-706: R-1, Residence Single Family I. APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OR OTHER OFFICIAL CITY DOCUMENTS: 1. Subdivision Ordinance, Section( 9-1105; Short Subdivisions 2. Subdivision Ordinance, Section 9-1105.6B; Waived Improvements 3. Subdivision Ordinance, Section 9-1109; Exceptions 4. Comprehensive Plan, 1965, Land. Use Report, Objective 6, p. 18. J. IMPACT ON THE NATURAL SYSTEMS: Minor . K. SOCIAL IMPACTS: ' ' Minor • ' PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY REPORT TQ FPING EXAMINER PUBLIC HEARING: HELEN SHOOK, FILE NOS, SHORT PLAT 199-78 AND W-200-78 AUGUST 1, 1978 PAGE THREE L. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/THRESHOLD _DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the City of Renton's Environmental Ordinance and the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, as amended, RCW 43-21C, the subject proposal is exempt from the threshold determination and EIS requirements of SEPA. M. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A vicinity map and a site map are attached. N. AGENCIES/DEPARTMENTS CONTACTED: 1. City of Renton Building Division. 2. City of Renton Engineering Division. 3. City of Renton Traffic Engineering Division. 4. City of Renton Utilities Division. 5. City of Renton Fire Department. 0. PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS: 1, The subject request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan which designates the site and surrounding areas as single family residential , 2. The proposal also exceeds the minimum lot size and dimensions require- ments of the R-1 zone and the subdivision ordinance. • 3. The proposal is compatible with adjacent single family residential • . uses and similar subdivision patterns in the area (Sections 9-1105.6 B and 9-1109 B and C). 4. The property immediately north and across N.E. 24th (also known as the Keffer short plat) has been developed as a half-street without curb, gutters, and sidewalk. A 30-foot easement for utilities and access was granted along the south line of the Keffer plat and adjacent to the subject site. This strip of land could be dedicated as a public street extension of N.E. 24th Street. 5. The establishment of a dedicated and improved public street to the site is necessary given the use of N.E. 24th as an access road for several single family residences in the area. The extension of N.E. 24th Street to serve as access to the subject site is reason- able and should be considered as an alternative via an exception to the subdivision ordinance. Such an exception has not been requested to date. 6. Utilities are available to the subject site. However, drainage plans must be approved by the Public Works Department prior to filing the plat. P. PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION: Request continuance of application in order to allow the applicant suffi- cient time to submit a request for exception from the 50-foot public street access requirement of the subdivision ordinance. Continuance until August 22, 1978, meeting is reasonable. • ROUTING SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATION TO: Finance Department 8- Fire Department Library Department 0 Park Department Police Department Public Works Department 0 Building Div. QEngineering Div. Traffic Engineering Div. Utilities..Engineering Div . FROM: Planning Department , (signed by responsible official or hi.s designee ) ig1(4AI';l _ Sukl14 DATE : 74Ai' PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR: REZONE MAJ LAT SITE APPROVAL /kL rJ Siiwr.._. 0/7 -767 SHORT. PLAT SPECIAL PERMIT WAIVER SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT OR EXEMPTION AND RETURN TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE , BEFORE REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : De artment : L� � yr �3 .SA. rtz Commes':- V 11-I..C, LnTs" /rluJ7- F,/�0/f1T co/U q�G1 C. • Signature of Di c6r or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS: Department : —f !t NI P y 1 C,afJY �7tg Comments : 4•: /}eceS /CG��Pui2�� /'vi�'�?//D!/.$ !� /1/4.-5/ C..N S?2uG77;0i) y", 7 /4/7e Signature of Director or uthorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comment . aD" ,t,p Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : �I 119�qa D, Aff �� Comme4 Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comment pp Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comments : • U Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date ; i ROUTING SCHEDULE FOR APPLICATION TO : O Finance Department Fire Department Library Department ' O Park Department Police Department Public Works Department 0 Building Div. eEngineering Div. Traffic Engineering Div . Utilities Engineering Div. FROM: Planning Department , (signed by responsible official or his designee ) 14 }A..t._ 451u1 1 DATE : 77 6/11 PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR: • REZONE MAJOR PLAT SITE APPROVAL SHORT PLAT SPECIAL PERMIT 4ELs"S S '(='K WAIVER SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT OR EXEMPTION AND RETURN TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE , BEFORE '7 4/-71 REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : De artment : SL—D G A n_oU1E DiS rUosia CommentUti ,e,,,---)2.,m, /-74-0-L,----- 7-,---7/ Signature of Dire . or or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : c Department : �� � ���� . C o la/ Af 1�°V S Q 3)1. 2c k df I/VD. "444., 19cc fSS" Qc• r,e eiC) /474eee/ioie-s 7;0 ..0-A. e-,k S-7Ietcc7:0Ki ` t I? Z I C. , ir-4 L:...1.._,., ,--- -/ 7 4/ZS-- Signature of Director or Authorize 'kepresentative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Cho mentp v I�! vises �rzc: 1t. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comments . o ' 42-04z D pI �. 'iz-'fie Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comme rReVir G �LS/Ari'1� Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date • REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Deeppartment : Commend • • Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date ., ' ` Engineering - Short Plat l . Provide Storm Drainage Plan plus calculations. � 2. Lot A does not haveacoass from dedicated right-of-way. ]. Show sewer easement through lot. `- . ' . _ � Utilities I . Utilities UK. _ Engineering - Waiver' � l . No Objections � ' ^ ' . . � � ^ � r ' � . � r ` ' � ' - � . . 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Short Plat 199-78 and W-200-78 ;' property located in the vicinity of ' 2501' Meadow I Avenue North APPLICANT Helen Shook TOTAL AREA ±0. 6 acres PRINCIPAL ACCESS N . 24th Street and Meadow Avenue North EXIS-ZING ZONING G-6000 ( Residential Single Family) , EXISTING USE Undeveloped PROPOSED USE Single Family Residence , COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN ' .. Single Family COMMENTS , ' • L • 1//f / \ i1^� \ \ \ 1_ v NOT oP.f K 1 1 \ % fir(, 1 \ 1 ,JMk t". plirib , 0 VE#19_de lu, " IL \ ► _ • , ," ❑ U Ira ti6 ,1�Ak liv— \3\,dd V ❑ 0 • Ajd) n ,,, E •ti-13 a, m�a .V ... MEADOW AVE N� ,�71 iii fi N ❑ 0 ID m ////i/i,,_,.-/i//i////Ii r/-ii---/fir-------/ :• ,: .:r• _ ..6. N m_ 1 �' �? ��O AYE � � I Inr Rs rarer hew) cos .- 0 Q .- - (` PECi 4 _I; ,� CITY OF RENTON //�® ```II(1} SHORT PLAT PLAT APPLICATION FILE NO. -J_ Z I 19z0 (h MAJOR PLAT DATE REC' 37 3_. ftfl TENTATIVE APPLICATIO 2E $ U :i v PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTA DFPAR1M FINAL REVIEW FEE $ II`+ RECEIPT NO. J-11 y I, SM NO. • 1. PUD NO. , H„ ,_;,(2..c.„,..iii_ Fe) 4.2,( u,44..u6.. ) ,,, ,. . !:L.. •` iIi; :BPPLICANT TO COMPLETE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7 : ���/may 1.. Plat Name & Location Hata" ,Sio'i Sn'o e7 /7 4 7 Oe. & �E Z4J'fr 4' M�4Udk) 4b' . N L; ;? . No. Lots 3 .Total Acreage 04 4C, Zoning L� 7� i I'�4 • ' .3 , Owner pilage,&V ..SHOO// Phone 27 6 ` 2571 °l` Address ?SO / Af LCi400/{� /7✓e9 • Al L,.i *''''''yi . Underground Utilities : Yes No Not Installed 'r!lli' Telephone ( ) ( ' ) ( ) 1'T'' • Electric ( ) ( 9 ) ( ) • 4 Street Lights ( ) ( #' ) ( • ) , 'I: Y • Natural Gas ( ) ( 9 ) ( ) I > . TV Cable ( ) ( /) ( ) ,. Sanitation & Water: • • ri.,k !1f ( v ) City Water Sanitary Sewers ( ) • Water District No . ( ) Dry Sewers i ( ) Septic Tanks • Af1 . Vicinity and plat maps as required by Subdivision Ordinance. Il ' i;$ . DATE REFERRED TO: • I ENGINEERING PARKS 1 BUILDING HEALTH _.. 1i. TRAFFIC ENG. STATE HIGHWAY ;10! FIRE COUNTY PLANNING li 4 Ili BD. PUBLIC WORKS OTHER ,0a . STAFF ACTION: I:': , TENTATIVE PLAT APPROVED DENIED , l APPEALED EXPIRED • 1rt! • i'i'). LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER'S ACTION: ' K SHORT PLAT APPROVED DENIED I.I.' "'. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED DENIED iit - o'w FINAL PLAT APPEALED EXPIRED d CITY COUNCIL ACTION: !i.,! PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED DENIED ,!q,I FINAL PLAT 'APPEALED EXPIRED i' `2 DEFERRED IMPROVEMENTS : ' ' 1` DATE DATE BOND NO. AND !, • TYPE • GRANTED EXPIRES AMOUNT Planning Dept . i''''\ \ . Rev. 1/77 ,....v.t.,,.c..t. ..iW.:.::;iy..i...tri..,, r:,:l,' .7.,.1.F...u,..,..,,u_-,..e,..»,ei.tn�,..:,G.m__.n...,�..,�..,,...v., . .{., ., ter,- ...n,. „ TYs:' .. .. ,. .- .>....wM.« ..t'v,J._:. ...... .6 art... ,....at t�:2.•. f.ra S.r..c..)Sa.r..,.i ....eWu...s .> ,............- l . AFFIDAVIT � `-46D .� Nz...4 _ , Ilete >1 C�v . oJibeing �duly sworn, dec�re_ I am the owner of the property involved in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and bel: f Subscribed and sworn , fore me this day of � �1�_ , 19 ; • 67 Notary public in and for the State of r • Washington, residing a • X i Nam o ary Pub • Signature of Owner) �� ✓mil 16 I j'(1) 1211,-- . . (Adt3rZ4i s) (Address) 7 L 2't j - (,,,4._, -ycro ‘,..„„ ck!, ..,,„\ (City) (State) (Telephone) (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the foregoing application has been inspected by me and has been found to be thorough and complete in every particular and to conform to the rules and regulations of the Renton Planning Department governing the filing of such application . Date Received , 19 By: Renton Planning Dept . 2-73 - END1NG • OF FILE Fig nnE hVw � 19978