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October 14, 2019
City of Renton
Project: Sunset Highlands Mixed Use, AHBL No. 2190210.10
Subject: Street Frontage Improvements Deviation Request
To whom it may concern:
I am the Civil Engineer for the Sunset Highlands Mixed Use project located at 4409 NE Sunset
Blvd., Renton, WA 98059. Justin Johnson provided detailed frontage improvement
requirements for the project in his Pre-Application Memorandum dated August 22, 2019. His
summary identifies NE Sunset Boulevard as a principal arterial with existing ROW having a
width of 90 feet. The minimum paved width for a principal arterial is 66’ for 5 lanes along with
an 8’ planter and 8’ sidewalk. Storm drainage improvements are also required. A dedication of
approximately 6.5’ is required to meet the City’s street standards.
In accordance with the City of Renton Submittal Requirements Modifications packet, I
respectfully request permission to deviate from the aforementioned street frontage
improvement requirements because they would not be harmonious with existing street
improvements located adjacent to the subject property. Instead I request permission to
maintain the existing 0.5 foot curb and gutter, and to provide behind the curb an 8 feet wide
landscape planter and an 8 feet wide sidewalk. A ROW dedication will be provided to maintain
a 2.0’ clear space behind the sidewalk .
The existing paved width of 56’ is adequate for function of this road corridor. The proposed
frontage improvements substantially implement the policy and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and Community Design Element and would be
harmonious to the surrounding area. Based on engineering judgement, the existing pavement
and curb are safe, functional, environmentally protective, easily maintainable, and maintain the
appearance of the surrounding parcels. The proposed improvements will not be injurious or
create adverse impacts to other properties in the vicinity as almost all property located in the
proposed area of NE Sunset BLVD have similar frontage improvements. There is no indication
that the storm drainage system needs to be improved with the proposed improvements.
Thank you for considering and reviewing my request.
If you have any questions, please call me at (253) 383-2422.
Sincerely,
Scott Kaul, PE
Project Manager
STK
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