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February 17, 2021
To: Nathan Janders, Civil Engineer II
City of Renton Planning Division
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
From: Martha N. Soto, Architectural Designer
Soje Designs LLC
17742 112th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98055
Re: Martinez Residence
Site Address: 11819 SE 164TH ST
Renton, WA 98058
Dear Nathan Janders,
This letter is in regard to Martinez residence locates at 11819 SE 164TH ST
Renton, WA 98058, Parcel #142380-0010, specifically an exemption to the required Right of Way
Dedication and/or Street Frontage Improvements Required per RMC 4-6-060.
Project Narrative:
This project involves the modification of an existing single-family residence situated on a 7,700 s.f
parcel at the address listed above zoned R6. The property is located on a flat parcel. The proposed
addition will be built behind existing garage toward the south and above existing garage to
accommodate their family needs. Existing driveway will remain the same, no additional changes are
proposed for this area with a total of 945 sf of impervious surface. The house will be approximately
2,531 sf with an impervious footprint of +/- 2,160 sf with a total impervious surface of 3,105 s.f.
Modification:
The proposed code section being modified is RMC 4-6-060.
This project site fronts SE 164th St and is classified as a Residential Access street with an existing
right-of-way (ROW) width of approximately 60 feet. To meet the City's complete street standards
for Residential Access streets a minimum ROW of 53 feet is required. No ROW dedication will be
required. Per RMC 4-6-060, minimum half street improvements shall include a pavement width of
26 feet (13 feet from centerline), a 0.5 ft curb, an 8 ft planting strip, a 5 foot sidewalk, street trees
and storm drainage improvements.
However, the City will support efforts to retain existing frontage along SE 164th St under
the following condition: The curb, sidewalk and driveway must meet current ADA and City
standards. A modification request will be required to be submit to the City.
Justification
a) 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 such as replacing the driveway.
b) Sidewalks and other frontage requirements will meet safety, function, appearance and
maintainability. Sidewalks meet criteria as proposed in RMC 4-6-060. No change necessary.
c) Not replacing the sidewalk will not be injurious to the adjacent properties as it matches all the
surrounding sidewalks of the neighborhood.
d) The sidewalk does conform to the intent and purpose of the code. 5’ of sidewalk on both sides.
And to match surrounding sidewalks.
e) The sidewalk meeting the code and to match the surrounding sidewalks is a good reason to keep
it existing and not have to replace. The city supports efforts to retain frontage with conditions.
f) The modification will not harm or impact the surrounding properties in the vicinity as it matches
all other sidewalks and is in good condition.
Respectfully,
Martha Nohemi Soto
Soje Designs LLC
425.306.2122 |nohemis@soje-designs.com