HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_Staurd_SFR_Addition_Street_Mod_190508DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE STREET MODIFICATION
APPROVAL DENIAL
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
PROJECT NAME: Staurd Single Family Resident Addition
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA19-000106, B19002053
PROJECT MANAGER: Jonathan Chavez, Civil Engineer III
APPLICANT: Josesph Storm, JKS Contracting Inc.
JKSTORM@EARTHLINK.NET
ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R6-Residential (6 DU/AC)
PROJECT LOCATION: 1711 Anacortes Avenue NE, Renton WA 98055
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Pursuant to RMC 4-9-250D the applicant is requesting an Administrative Modification from RMC
4-6-060 - Street Standards to modify Anacortes Avenue NE from a residential street section to a
modified residential street section reducing the planter and sidewalk on both sides of the
roadway from 8-feet and 5-feet to 5.5-feet and 4-feet, respectively, maintaining the existing
street section.
BACKGROUND:
Anacortes Avenue NE is classified as a residential street with an existing right of way width of 60-
feet per the King County Assessor’s Map. The existing pavement width is approximately 36-feet
wide and consists of two travel lanes with parking both sides. The existing frontage consists of
a 0.5-foot curb and gutter, 5.5-foot planter, and 4-foot sidewalk along each side of the roadway.
Per RMC 4-6-060, a residential street with two lanes requires a minimum right of way width of
53-feet. A paved minimum roadway width of 26-feet consisting of 2 – 10-foot travel lanes and a
6-foot parking lane is required. A 0.5-foot curb and gutter, 8-foot planter, and 5-foot sidewalk
are required along each side of the pavement. To meet the City’s complete street standards,
construction of an 8-foot planter and a 5-foot sidewalk would be required along the property
frontage.
The City’s Transportation section and Economic Development section reviewed Anacortes
Avenue NE and the surrounding area and have determined that a modified residential street
section keeping the existing improvements as is along this roadway is more suitable for this
location of Anacortes Avenue NE.
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ANALYSIS OF REQUEST:
The Section 4-6-060Q.1 allows the Administrator to grant modifications provided the
modifications meet the following criteria (pursuant to RMC 4-9-250D.2):
Compliance Street Modification Criteria and Analysis
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.
Staff Comment:
The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element has applicable policies listed under a separate
section labeled Promoting a Safe, Healthy, and Attractive Community. These policies
address walkable neighborhoods, safety and shared uses. These policies address walkable
neighborhoods, safety and shared uses. The intent of the policies is to promote new
development with walkable places that support grid and flexible grid street and pathway
patterns, and are visually attractive, safe, and healthy environments. The requested
street modification is consistent with these policy guidelines.
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection
and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound
engineering judgment.
Staff Comment:
The City’s Community and Economic Development have reviewed Anacortes Avenue NE
and have determined that a modified residential street section is more suitable for this
location of Anacortes Avenue NE. This determination was based on the fact that the
existing neighborhood and surrounding streets have the consistent street section.
The modified street improvements will meet the objectives of a safe walkable
environment consistent with the surrounding neighborhood as well as provide the
required emergency access.
c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment:
The modified street section is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and will
increase pedestrian safety.
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code.
Staff Comment:
This modification provides a safe pedestrian and vehicle route in and around the existing
neighborhood.
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e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
Staff Comment:
See comments under criterion ‘b’.
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment:
See comments under criterion ‘c’.
DECISION
The proposal satisfies 6 of the 6 criteria listed in RMC 4-9-250D.2 for the requested modification.
Therefore, the street modifications for the Staurd Single Family Resident Addition located at 1171
Anacortes Avenue NE, Project Number LUA19-000106, B19002053 is approved.
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Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager Date
The decision to approve the modification will become final if not appealed in writing together
with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA
98057 on or before 5:00 pm, on May 22, 2019. Additional information regarding the appeal
process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s office, Renton City Hall – 7th Floor,
425.430.6510.
If you have any further questions regarding this decision, feel free to contact the project
manager, Jonathan Chavez, at 425.430.7288 or jchavez@rentonwa.gov.
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