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May 8th, 2020
Clark H. Close, Senior Planner
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
425-430-7289
Logan Place Development (Project #6644901-CN)
ROW Dedication Requirement Modification Request
Dear Clark,
This letter, along with the supplemental materials included, are provided in support of a
modification to the required Right-of-Way Dedication width of 10.5’ (per Preapplication
Comments PRE19-000312, Transportation Comment 1.i.) to 4.5’ as proposed in our Site
Plan Review Application.
Transportation Comment excerpt from the Pre-Application Meeting Notes dated 1/16/20.
Note that the required Dedication appears to be 8.5’ and not 10.5’ per above
comments. Please refer to the Modification Exhibits attached to aid in the following
discussion.
Justification for the Modification Request (Form M Item #6):
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;
Lacey
Seattle
Engineering & Planning
14900 Interurban Ave. S
Suite 279
Seattle, WA 98168-4635
Ph: 206.674.4659 Fx: 206.674.4660
www.patrickharron.com
129 Logan Development
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Response: The property is located within Center Downtown (CD) Zone, Urban Design
District A, the City Center Community Planning Area, and City Center Sign Regulation Area.
The proposed modification does not appear to conflict with any of the above mentioned
areas design regulations and or design elements.
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and
maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment;
Response: The proposed modification will provide 12’ sidewalk behind the curb with tree
grates; this is a substantial improvement to the existing frontage of 6’ sidewalk behind curb
within the vicinity of the project. In our opinion, the proposed improvements meet the
objectives intended by Code requirements based upon sound engineering judgment.
c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity;
Response: It is unlikely that the proposed improvements will be injurious to other
properties in the vicinity. The 12’ sidewalk and tree grates will serve to provide a safe
conditions for pedestrians along the project frontage.
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code;
Response: Please refer to response to item ‘b’ above.
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
Response: The proposed improvements complements the intended use of the project.
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Response: It is unlikely that the proposed improvements will create adverse impacts to
other properties in the vicinity.
In addition, the proposed modification would appear to better suit integration with the
existing improvements of the neighboring properties as well as serve to better suit potential
future buildout of those properties.
Attachments:
Frontage Exhibit (with color) – 11x17 (2 sheets)
Site Plan Review Civil Drawing – 11x17
Sincerely,
Patrick Harron & Associates, LLC
Schwin Chaosilapakul, PE
CC: June Lu (Owner), David Wu (Project Manager)
SITE CALLOUTS:
DEDICATION AND EASEMENTS:
LOGAN DEVELOPMENT
FRONTAGE EXHIBIT PER PRE-APP COMMENTS
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