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ADMINISTRATIVE STREET MODIFICATION
APPROVAL DENIAL
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
PROJECT NAME: Malik SFR
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA20-000143, B19006088
PROJECT MANAGER: Nathan Janders, Civil Engineer II
APPLICANT: Paras Malik
ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R8-Residential (8 DU/AC)
PROJECT LOCATION: 713 N 33rd St
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 the Alley abutting both the western and southern property
lines of parcel 3342100165 to maintain the existing street section except for approximately the
north 120 Lineal Feet of the west alley that is proposed for access to a side load garage.
BACKGROUND:
The western and southern Alley have an existing right-of-way width of 12 feet per the King County
Assessor’s Map. The existing Alley has improved portions but is unimproved along the property
frontage. The unimproved portion of the southern alley contains three (3) significant trees while
east of the project the southern alley is partially improved with a gravel roadway providing access
to the abutting properties. The unimproved portion of the western alley contains steep slopes
and abuts the existing structure on the adjacent parcel while south of the project the western
alley is improved with a paved roadway providing access to the abutting properties. .
Per RMC 4-6-060, Complete Street Standards, an Alley requires a minimum right-of-way width of
16 feet with a paved roadway width of 12 feet. Per RMC 4-4-080 for lots in the R-6 and R-8 zones
abutting an alley, all parking areas and/or detached garages shall not occur in the front of the
building and/or in the area between the front lot line and the front building line; parking areas
and garages must occur at the rear or side of the building and vehicular access shall be taken
from the alley.
To meet the City’s Complete Street Standards, right-of-way dedication of approximately 2 feet
with a minimum of 12 feet of paving is required along the western and southern property
frontage.
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The applicant is proposing to install all required frontage along N 33rd St pursuant to RMC 4-6-
060 for Residential Access streets.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1: Site Plan
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:
By improving a portion of the western Alley the project is providing alley access from the
side of the building as required by RMC 4-4-080.F.7.b; and the proposed modification does
not limit other parcels abutting the alley from being able to have alley access. Therefore,
the modification substantially meets the policy directives and objectives of the current
City’s Comprehensive Plan. It is the minimum adjustment necessary to meet projected
future use requirements.
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:
City staff has reviewed the Alley and surrounding area. The existing Residential Access
streets surrounding the property (N 33rd st and N 32nd St) will provide the code required
fire access. Three (3) significant trees are located in the alley and along the southern
property line which will be retained with the modification whereas otherwise would need
to be removed. Improvement of the alley, and future development along the alley, would
require storm drainage improvements. Given the area topography and existing storm
system, a storm main is likely to be required along the south alley which would impact
the aforementioned significant trees. Given the above findings, staff has determined that
the existing street section meets the objectives and safety, function, appearance,
environmental protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements.
c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment:
Parcel 3342100170 abuts the west alley along the parcels east property line. This property
contains an existing structure that, according to GIS mapping, is not setback from the
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alley. Given the cross slope of the alley and the need to level and install a protective
barrier, there is a high likelihood of damage to the existing structure if the alley is
extended. In addition, all surrounding parcels have access from other public right of way.
Therefore, by keeping the existing conditions in the alley reduces the risk of causing
damage to adjacent properties and does not impact their access.
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code.
Staff Comment:
See comments under criterion ‘a and b’.
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
Staff Comment:
See comments under criterion ‘a, b and c’.
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment:
See comments under criterion ‘a and 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 Malik SFR located at 713 N 33rd St Project Number LUA20-
000143, B19006088 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 July 20, 2020. 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, Nathan Janders, at 425.430.7382 or njanders@rentonwa.gov.
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RECEIVED
05/19/2020 lwalker
BUILDING DIVISION PR19000450
B19006088-V2
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