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Home My WebLink About11-23-2015 - Utilities Committee Report UTILITIES COMMITTEE APPROVED BY COMMITTEE REPORT CITY COUNCIL November 23, 2015 'i 11W Request for Partial Release of Utility Easement from Chris Tonkin of Bellevue TT LLC related to the Renton Highlands Taco Time/Starbucks Redevelopment Project (Referred November 9, 2015) The Utilities Committee recommends concurrence in the staff recommendation to grant a partial release of an existing utility easement contained and described under King County Recording#8312050539, subject to the collection of the requisite processing fee from the Chris Tonkin of Bellevue TT LLC related to the Renton Highlands Taco Time/Starbucks Redevelopment Project. Greg Taylor, Chair Randy Corman, Vice-Chair Ruth Perez, Member cc: Lys Hornsby,Utility Systems Director Jennifer Henning,CED Planning Director Abdoul Gafour,Water Utility Engineering Manager Rohini Nair,CED Plan Review Engineer Teresa Phelan,Utility Systems Administrative Secretary ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Chief Administrative Officer Jay Covington reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City's recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2015 and beyond. Items noted were: • Public Works Maintenance Services workers Kip Braaten and Rob Blackburn participated in the state APWA ROADEO competition on Thursday, October 29th in Yakima. Out of a total of 52 competitors Kip Braaten received 11th place in Snow Plow/Sander Truck Course and 37th place in Loader. Rob Blackburn received 25th place in Snow Plow/Sander Truck Course, 3rd place in Backhoe Course, 20th place in Loader and 7th place overall. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENT Amanda Scofield, Renton, addressed concerns about the cleanliness and safety of Cascade Park. She believes that the condition of the park has deteriorated and wanted to know what she could do to make the park a safer place for children and families. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL REFER PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES REGARDING CASCADE PARK TO THE ADMINISTRATION. CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the consent agenda were adopted with one motion,following the listing. a) Approval of the November 2, 2015 Council meeting minutes. Council Concur. b) Administrative Services Department submitted a request for utility billing adjustments at Westgate Condominiums and Stir Restaurant, and recommended approving adjustments in the amounts of$13,250.38 and $14,292.24. Refer to Finance Committee. c) City Clerk submitted a request for the partial release of Easement by Chris Tonkin of Bellevue TT LLC, to construct a new storm water drainage line located in the vicinity of NE 4th St. & Union Ave. NE. Refer to Utilities Committee. d) Fire & Emergency Services Department recommended approval of an agreement with the Washington State Military Department to accept Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds in the amount of$73,093 to support the emergency management program. Council Concur. e) Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-15-099, SE 165th Sanitary Sewer Extension project, contractor Scotty's General Construction; and requested acceptance of the project, approval of the final pay estimate in the amount of$6,640.76, and release of the retainage bond after 60 days, if all required releases are obtained. Council Concur. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY PAVONE, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. November 9, 2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2 AGENDA ITEM #6. c) CITY OF ento . o REGULAR COUNCIL-09 Nov 2015 SUBJECT/TITLE: Partial Release of Easement; Bellevue TT LLC; RE-15-003 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Utilities Committee DEPARTMENT: City Clerk STAFF CONTACT: Jason Seth, City Clerk EXT.: 6502 FISCAL IMPACT: Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $ N/A Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $ N/A Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A SUMMARY OF ACTION: On October 29, 2015, Chris Tonkin of Bellevue TT LLC, 3300 Maple Valley Highway, Renton, WA 98058, filed an application with the City of Renton for partial release of an existing easement recorded under King County Auditor File Number 8312050539 as it relates to Lot 2 of City of Renton Lot Line Adjustment No. LUA-007-82, according to the survey recorded in King under Recording No. 8207079005. An application filing fee of$250 has been paid. The property is located in the vicinity of NE 4th St&Union Ave. NE as part of the Taco Time/Starbucks project.The request is made in connection with the construction of a new storm water drainage line and the granting of a new easement in favor of the City of Renton,which will be recorded against the property. The Community& Economic Development Department has verified the validity of the documents and recommends approval of the partial release of easement,subject to the collection of the processing fee from the applicant. ACTION NEEDED: Determine whether the release of easement proposal should be granted,whether there are conditions of approval, and whether an appraisal is necessary to determine the amount of compensation to be paid, if any. EXHIBITS: A. Application Letter B. Draft Unsigned Partial Release of Easement STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the partial release of easement, subject to the collection of the processing fee from the applicant. AGENDA ITEM #6. c). • CITY OF RENTON OCT29 2015 Date: 10/9/2015 RECEIVED CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton,WA 98057 Attention: Renton City Clerk Re: Renton Highlands Taco Time/Starbucks Redevelopment(U 14005665) Request for Partial Release of Easement On behalf of Bellevue TT LLC, a Washington limited liability partnership,we are requesting that the utility easement recorded under King County Auditor File Number 8312050539 be partially released. This request is made in connection with the construction of a new storm water drainage line and the granting of a new easement in favor of the City of Renton, which will be recorded against the Property. We have already submitted executed easement documentation to the City for this new easement. Attached are the legal description and exhibit map showing the requested partial release of the existing easement. If you should have any questions or need further information,please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 425 988-2439 Sincerely, Chris Tonkin Bellevue TT LLC AGENDA ITEM #6. c) Return Address: City Clerk's Office City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton,WA 98057 Partial Release of Easement Property Tax Parcel Number: Project File#: Street Intersection: Reference Number(s)of Documents assigned or released:Additional reference numbers are on page _._ Grantor(s): Grantee(s): I. City of Renton,a Municipal Corporation 1. Bellevue TT LLC The Grantor,as the owner of an easement acquired from Totway Limited Partnership,Kanton Leasing Corp.,and Safeway stores dated on 12/5/1983 ,recorded under King County Recording Number 8312050539 of King County,State of Washington,over real property described below: See Exhibit "A" But this release shall not impair the easement rights acquired and recorded under King County Recording No. as to the easement not hereby released. Except as explicitly released by this document,the remaining City Easement rights shall remain in full force and effect. The CITY OF RENTON does hereby abandon and release all rights acquired under above described easement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,said City has caused this instrument to be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk this day of ,20_. MAYOR CITY CLERK STATE OF WASHINGTON )SS COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Jesse Tanner and Marilyn Petersen are the persons who appeared before me,and said persons acknowledged that they signed this instrument,on oath stated that they were authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the MAYOR,and the CITY CLERK.CITY OF RENTON,to be the free and voluntary act of such parties for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary(Print) My appointment expires: Dated: Partial release of easement PWPSRE002/bh AGENDA ITEM #6. c) EXHIBIT"A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION UTILITY EASEMENT RELINQUISHMENT That portion of an easement as shown in document titled "Grant of Easement(Utility)" recorded under Recording Number 8312050539, records of King County,Washington, more particularly described as follows; Any portion of the above described easement lying over, under or across Lot 2 of City of Renton Lot Line Adjustment 007-82, recorded under Recording Number 8207079005, records of King County, Washington. S•WA�y�12' ,g4 4,4 y 45789 mJi'OA 'S i E4� SJ� DATEL AN4 pAS`GNED`�Q/99/2O15�r /,, Project Name. Taco Time-Renton Highlands October 9, 2015 Page 1 of 1 TSL 1258EXH03 dwg . AGENDA ITEM #6. c) EXHIBIT 'B' 1 N. LINE OF LOT 2 el pC\e2' 0 p 1 GC�O2'kop2 01USEMEW TOI� pF J5 0 i� PORTION OF 2 Pp 22p) / �REUN UISHEO BE 8312050539 \?csS\\��O\gyp \p REC. N0 \P ,C) ''� 15.0' PROPOSED STORM LINE 0EASEMENT PER SEPARATE DOCUMENT / 1\01\\\\ N.E. 4TH ST O0S • y '`E � WA1:p� ~A,. \ r �c � I T. • f ,�f � 45789�0 J� GRAPHIC SCALE >0AF1STE SO p........., 4-\., DATE L L ANC 0 20 40 80 SIGNED 10/09/2015 1" = 40 FEET SCALE: For: JOB NUMBER HORIZONTAL 1"=40' VERTICAL N/A TACO TIME 1258 LANKTREE RENTON HIGHLANDS 1258L.006.D0C OLAND SURVEYING, INC. "'ten; - 421 "B°STREET N.E. Title: SHEET Vff AUBURN,ON (253)653-6�5 EASEMENT F�LA 1R E*NDSUR4EYING.COM 1616 RELINQUISHMENT 1 Of 1 `DESIGNED XXX 'DRAWN XXX 'CHECKED XXX IAPPROVED_1S 'DATE 10/09/15