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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
To: City of Renton Clerk’s Office
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
From: Flavio R. Bainotti, P.M.
Core Design, Inc.
Date: July 25, 2025
Re: Justification for Modification Request – Fire Lane Modification from RMC 4-4-080F.6
Pursuant to the City of Renton instructions for a Modification Request, we submit the following for
consideration.
Description of the Modification Requested:
The applicant is requesting a fire lane standard modification from RMC 4-4-080F.6 to modify the fire
lane minimum width for the proposed private access road off Park Ave. N to be 16 feet instead of 20 feet.
Code section from which the Modification is requested:
RMC 4-4-080F.6.b states, “[Fire] Lanes shall provide a minimum unobstructed continuous width of
twenty feet (20) and provide a minimum vertical clearance of thirteen feet six inches (13’6”)”. The
applicant is requesting a fire lane standard modification from RMC 4-4-080F.6 to modify the fire lane
minimum width for the proposed private access road off Park Ave. N to be 16 feet instead of 20 feet.
Per the City of Renton Modification Submittal Requirements, a written statement addressing and
justifying how the modification request complies with each of the following issues is required and is
stated below as follows:
1. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the proposed modification is the
minimum adjustment necessary to implement these policies and objectives;
Justification: The proposed fire lane modification implements the direction of the Comprehensive
Plan and requires the minimum adjustment necessary. The proposed modification reduces the fire
lane to 16 feet in width but will maintain the minimum vertical clearance, provide fire lane
identification and signs, as well as construct the private access of an all weather surface of
asphalt or concrete designed to be capable of supporting a thirty (30) ton fire apparatus vehicle
as required by RMC 4-4-080F.6.
2. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and
maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment;
RECEIVED
08/20/2025
amorganroth
PLANNING DIVISION
Docusign Envelope ID: 2F0A5429-73BB-4C2C-8A19-A160486434DB
Flavio R. Bainotti February 10, 2025
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Justification: The reduction to the minimum fire lane width will not have an effect on the
objective, safety, function, appearance, or environmental protection of the proposed development.
The proposed modification maintains the minimum vertical clearance, provides fire lane
identification and signs, as well as constructs the private access out of an all weather surface of
asphalt or concrete designed to be capable of supporting a thirty (30) ton fire apparatus vehicle
as required by RMC 4-4-080F.6. Furthermore, the single-family residences will have sprinklers
installed and a fire hose from a fire truck is capable of reaching the rear of each proposed single-
family residence.
3. Will not create substantial adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity;
Justification: Modification of the fire lane will not adversely impact other properties in the
vicinity of the project.
4. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code; and
Justification: The proposed fire lane width reduction conforms to the intent and purpose of the
code by providing access to the homes in a manner which provides an equivalent measure of
safety compared to if the fire lane was not reduced. This is accomplished by maintaining the
minimum vertical clearance, providing fire lane identification and signs, as well as constructing
the private access out of an all-weather surface of asphalt or concrete designed to be capable of
supporting a thirty (30) ton fire apparatus vehicle, installing sprinklers in each of the single
family residences, and ensuring a fire hose will reach the rear of each of the proposed single
family residences.
5. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended
Justification: The proposed fire lane width modification does not negatively impact the safety of
the development. An equivalent level of safety is able to be provided using a 16-foot fire lane
width as there would be if a 20-foot width was proposed. This is accomplished by maintaining the
minimum vertical clearance, providing fire lane identification and signs, as well as constructing
the private access out of an all-weather surface of asphalt or concrete designed to be capable of
supporting a thirty (30) ton fire apparatus vehicle, installing sprinklers in each of the single
family residences, and ensuring a fire hose will reach the rear of each of the proposed single
family residences.
Based on the above discussion, the modification to the fire lane standards, as listed above, is reasonable
and approval is requested. Please contact me with any comments and questions at (425) 885-7877 or
fbainotti@coredesigninc.com.
Exhibit 13Docusign Envelope ID: 2F0A5429-73BB-4C2C-8A19-A160486434DB