HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_On Hold Letter #3_20240322
March 25, 2024
Ivana Halvorsen
18215 72nd Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
Subject: Notice of On-hold Extension
PR23-000076 United Christian Church of Renton, LUA23-000143, ECF, PP, LLA, MOD
Dear Ms. Halverson:
The Planning Division of the City of Renton accepted the above master application for review on May 5, 2023.
The project review was placed on hold on June 7, 2023 after staff determined more information was needed
regarding the preliminary utility plan. The project review was taken off hold on September 14, 2023 after the
additional information was received.
After review of the updated project documents, staff requested two (2) items, including 1) Acceptance in
Principle, Memorandum of Understanding, or similar document approved by the Current Planning Project
Manager, signed by the owners of the adjacent property at 2401 Puget Dr SE (APN 2023059109) where the
applicant requests a utility crossing, and 2) A conceptual utilities plan identifying at least one alternative
connection for the stormwater and sewer utilizes in the event no connection to Puget Dr SE can be established
across the adjacent site.
Staff received your letter (attached) dated March 21, 2024 requesting ninety (90) additional days to submit the
required documents. According to the letter, you and your client need additional time to negotiate with the
property owner for the proposed utilize crossing on the adjacent parcel. Staff is amenable to allowing this
additionally requested time due to the complexities involved with the negotiations. Therefore at this time, your
project will remain “on hold” pending receipt of the documents identified above. The maximum time for
resubmittal shall be within 90 days of this notice, unless an extension is approved by the Current Planning Project
Manager. Please contact me at (425) 430-7219 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Alex Morgnaroth
Senior Planner
cc: United Christian Church/ Owner(s)
Kanon Kupferer/Applicant
Parties of Record
Attachment: Extension Request, dated March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024 EMAIL: AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov Alex Morganroth City of Renton Community & Economic Development 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 RE: On-Hold Notice # 2 Harmony Ridge (fka United Christian Church of Renton) City of Renton File No. PR23-000076 / LUA23-000143, ECF, PP, LLA, MOD Our Job No. 22298 Dear Alex: On behalf of Ichijo USA Co., Ltd. we are requesting an extension to provide the documentation for offsite utilities over city property, as requested in italics below. “Specifically, staff requests the applicant submit an Acceptance in Principle, Memorandum of Understanding, or similar document approved by the Current Planning Project Manager, signed by the owners of the adjacent property at 2401 Puget Dr SE ( APN 2023059109) where the applicant requests a utility crossing. The utility crossing includes the connection of future stormwater and sewer infrastructure in the proposed subdivision with the existing utilities in the Puget Dr SE right-of-way (ROW). In addition, staff also requests the applicant submit a conceptual utilities plan identifying at least one alternative connection for the stormwater and sewer utilizes in the event no connection to Puget Dr SE can be established across the adjacent site.” Response: The applicant is in active and on-going negotiations with the property owner (city of Renton) and others to come to an agreement about reasonable compensation for the proposed utility crossing. The applicant (Ichijo USA Co., Ltd.) and property owner (Church) have held meetings with city staff and others. We hoped to have resolution quickly, but do not have a specific known date; therefore, we request a 90-day extension until June 21, 2024 to provide the documentation requested above. If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at this office. Thank you. Sincerely, Ivana Halvorsen Senior Planner IH/kb 22298c.008.docx enc: As Noted cc: Kanon Kupferer, Ichijo USA Co., Ltd.