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From: <Dineenj@aol.com>
To: <Iishihira@ci.renton.wa.us>
Date: 5/31/00 1:42PM
Subject: Comments: LUA-00-055, ECF, SM/ Lake Washington Storm System
Brian Thompson
3302 Burnett Avenue North
Renton, WA 98056
425-228-6412
To: Ms. Leslie Nishihira,
Project Planner,
Development Services Division,
1055 South Grady Way,
Renton, WA 98055
1 am responding with comments to Project Number/Name: LUA-00-055, ECF, SM / Lake Washington
Storm System.
The section of the drainage project on Burnett Avenue between 33rd Place and 33rd Street is currently an
open drainage ditch. The project descriptions do not mention replacing the ditch with a pipe. There is no
discussion of possible changes to groundwater levels in the adjacent properties caused by incasing the
drainage flow in a pipe, and filling in the ditch. There is no discussion of connecting existing drainage from
the adjacent properties into the new drainage pipe. Water flow is continuous in this ditch between October
and July. Also, most of the year groundwater flows continuously through the 33rd Place storm drain.
Portions of that come from the spring that popped in the middle of 33rd Place several years ago. These
drainage systems handle more then simply storm runoff. There is evidence of major groundwater flow
from the hillside.
My property sits at the northeast corner of Burnett Avenue and 33rd Place. This property has a very high
water table, areas of water-saturated ground, and a running streamlet six months of the year. A portion of
the property off 33rd Place has groundwater so high that when I dig a shallow hole, the water will seep in
and puddle. These are seasonal conditions, as much as weather(or storm event) related.
The house was built in 1948. The previous owner reports water in the basement starting around 1970,
after development up the hill. That owner completed major drainage projects around the foundation of the
house, and installed two sump pumps. The depth and flow within the ditch effect the ground water in the
property. I can judge this by the depth of the water in the sumps, and by the frequency in which they
pump. Since we moved into the house in 1993, the frequency in which the pumps worked increased as
the ditch silted up. In 1996 the basement flooded in the Christmas time snow/rain storm. During heavy
storm events, the sump pump in my basement would go off every 10 minutes. The ditch was cleaned out
in 1997 (?), and now flows deeper and faster. This past winter the sump rarely went off on its own. Water
level stays about 5 inches below floor level.
I am concerned that groundwater problems will increase on my property if they are not addressed in the
design and installation of storm drain improvements in the area. I am concerned that the proposal
addresses only storm runoff when groundwater is an obvious problem in the area.
Brian Thompson
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From: Daniel Carey
To: William Wressell
Date: 4/2/02 8:06AM
Subject: Re: Burnett Ave- Paving Complaint-Request
That would be fine.
Thanks,
Daniel
>>>William Wressell 04/01/02 07:18PM >>>
I am right in the middle of paving Lind Av SW this week. I could look at it next week, probably. I hope that
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From: Daniel Carey
To: William Wressell
Date: 4/1/02 11:05AM
Subject: Burnett Ave- Paving Complaint-Request
Hi Bill,
The property owner at 3305 Burnett Ave complained about the paving and wanted it fixed.
Specifically, he doesn't like the section that was left as gravel on the west side, just north of the N 33rd PL
intersection (about 3 ' wide x 60' long. see attached photos from end of project and overlay)
He claims that my project and the overlay work left the area in worse condition and a problem for
pedestrians.
He says that as they walk down that side of the street they could trip on the large rocks, and/or will walk in
the road to avoid the area.
He wants the large chunks of rock and debris removed.
He would like the entire section paved with asphalt so it matches the rest of the area.
Can you take a look at this and see what you or a street crew could do?
From my preconstruction photos it looks like the area was gravel before.
At a minimum I think we should remove the large rocks and level the area with new gravel.
It would be nice to pave it with asphalt, if it could be done with some excess from another repair or as a bit
in the overlay program.
Please check and let me and Ron know what you think, what can be done, who should pay.
Thanks,
Daniel
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CITY OF RENTON
Planning/Building/Public Works Department
J e Tanner Mayor Gregg Zimmerman P.E.,Administrator
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August 8, 2000
Mrs. Esther Robinson
3310 Burnett Ave N
Renton, WA 98056
SUBJECT: CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATION
LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD / BURNETT AVE N STORM SYSTEM PROJECT
Dear Mrs. Robinson:
My apologies for not getting this information to you earlier. Enclosed are copies of the King
County Assessor's maps showing your property (outlined in yellow) and the Burnett Avenue
right-of-way (ROW), part of the City design plan sheet showing the Burnett Avenue ROW and
your brick wall, and a recent City survey of Burnett Ave N. As we discussed last month, the
Burnett Ave ROW is 50 feet wide. It appears that your brick wall is built about three feet into
the ROW.
We decided to construct. the new stormwater system on the west side of Burnett Ave N.
Therefore, it will not be necessary to move your brick wall. I do want you to be aware of this
situation in case any future City project would affect your property.
If you have any questions please call me at (425) 430-7293.
Sincerely,
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Daniel Car , P.E., Project Manager
Surface Water Utility
Enclosure
Cc:Ron Straka
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1055 South Grady Way -Renton,Washington 98055
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Return Address:
City Clerk's Office
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055-3232
Title: Temporary Construction Property Tax Parcel Number: 3342100065
Agreement
Project File#: SWP-27-2837 Project Name: Lake Washington Blvd/Burnett Ave N Storm
System
Grantor(s): Grantee(s):
1. J.R.Fawcett 1. City of Renton,a Municipal Corporation
The Grantor,for and in consideration of mutual benefits,does by these presents,grant,unto the City of Renton,a
Municipal Corporation,Grantee herein,its successors and assigns,permission to use for public purposes with necessary
appurtenances over,under,through,across and upon the following described real estate,for Right-of-Way purposes,situated
in the County of King,State of Washington:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
The east 30 feet of the north 30 feet of Lot 8, Block 3, C.D. Hillmans Lake Washington Garden Of
Eden# 1 according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 11 of Plats, page 63,records of King Count3,
Washington; TOGETHER WITH that portion of Vacated SE 91st Street(7th Avenue) adjacent.
Situate in the Southeast Quarter, Section 31, Township 24 North,Range 5 East, W. M., in King County,
Washington.
For the purpose of constructing,reconstructing,installing,repairing,replacing,maintaining:
The stormwater drainage system
The Grantee shall,upon completion of any work within the property covered by the agreement,restore the
surface of the agreement,and any private improvements disturbed or destroyed during execution of the work,as
nearly as practicable to the condition they were in immediately before commencement of the work or entry by
the Grantee.
This permit shall become effective upon execution by the Grantor from date hereof, and shall continue for one
year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Grantor has caused this instrument to be executed this day
of 12000
August 9, 2000
Mr. Jim Fawcett
3313 Burnett Ave N
Renton, WA 98056
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT - LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD
/ BURNETT AVE N STORM SYSTEM PROJECT
Dear Mr. Fawcett:
As part of the Lake Washington Blvd / Burnett Ave N Storm System Project the City will have the
contractor plug the existing 12-inch pipe on your property and fill the ditch level with the adjacent
ground. The proposed work is shown on the attached plan sheet. Construction may occur in
September to October 2000.
Please sign and return the attached Temporary Construction Easement in order to perform the
work on your property. If the Easement form is not returned, the work on your property will not
be performed. Please use the enclosed envelope to return the Temporary Construction
Easement to me.
If you have any questions please call me at (425) 430-7293.
Sincerely,
Daniel Carey, P.E., Project Manager
Surface Water Utility
Enclosure
Cc: Ron Straka
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