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Modification Narrative
New Chick-fil-A Restaurant
361 Rainier Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
3/5/19
Planning Division
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Summary:
A Modification is requested to allow a new driveway on Rainier Ave to be located within 5’ from the property line. The
site currently has a driveway that will be removed and relocated further north, away from the intersection at Rainier Ave
& 3rd Pl. The existing driveway will be replaced to match the existing right-of-way improvements previously completed
by the City. The approved project (Land Use file No. LUA18-000619, ECF,SA-A, MOD ) shows two access points into the
site to accommodate traffic, parking, and customer demand for the new use. The location of the new driveway on
Rainier Ave is proposed as far north as feasible to mitigate safety concerns at the busy intersection. Strict enforcement
of the code limits the ability to design the safest ingress/egress to the site and right-of-way along Rainier Ave.
RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE:
RMC 4-4-080 Parking Loading, and Driveway Regulations:
I. Driveway Design Standards.
2a. Driveway Spacing Based Upon Land Use:
iii: Driveways shall not be closer than five feet (5') to any property line
Requirements for Modification Request:
Please submit a written statement addressing and justifying how the modification request complies with each of the
following issues to be considered by the Administrator:
a. 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;
• The modification is consistent with the City intent and Urban Design Guidelines as it provides a safe
environment for employees, patrons, and general public.
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and maintainability intended
by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment;
• Provisions for relocating the driveway northward to the greatest extent practicable provides public safety
and general wellbeing to the City of Renton. Ingress and egress are required on Rainier Ave to ensure the
most efficient function of traffic circulation both onsite and in the public right-of-way. Due to the proximity
of the busy intersection at Rainier Ave and 3rd Pl, it is imperative the new driveway be located as far away
from the corner as possible to avoid traffic safety concerns.
c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity;
• Granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public because the location of the new
driveway increases mitigation measures against potential traffic or pedestrian accidents at the corner
intersection.
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code;
• A functional design which provides a safe environment is consistent with code.
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended;
• The Traffic Impact Analysis includes data showing Rainier Ave and 3rd Pl. as a busy intersection which
supports this Modification request.
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
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• The location of the proposed driveway is located behind the adjacent building. The neighboring building
does not have entry doors near the proposed driveway. The adjacent site does not have pedestrian or
vehicular access points near the proposed driveway. Approval of this driveway will not create an adverse
impact to the adjacent property.
Carlos Arias
4G Development & Consulting, Inc.
Phone: 951-970-9138
Email: carias@4gdev.com
Address: PO BOX 270571, San Diego, CA 92198