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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEX_14_HEX Cypress Lane PPTCyprus Lane Preliminary Plat Public Hearing Date Names/Titles January 18, 2022 Jill Ding, Senior Planner •The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat and a Street Modification for the subdivision of an existing 4.88 acre site into 15 lots and 9 tracts. •The project site is zoned R-4 and is developed with 2 existing single family residences and associated detached accessory structures, proposed for removal. Brief Description •The proposed lots would range in size from 9,006 sq. ft. to 12,486 sq. ft. •Staff recommends that access to Lots 1-3, 7-10, and 13-15 be provided via the new Orcas Ave NE public street extension, access to Lots 4-6 should be provided via the new public alley and access to Lots 11 and 12 would be provided off of Nile Ave NE. •The applicant is proposing to retain 65 significant trees on the project site. Brief Description •A modification from the street standards in order to utilize the modified street section as referenced in the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan along Nile Ave NE. •Frontage improvements, including dedication, curb and gutter, planter strip with street trees and a sidewalk are proposed along all street frontages. Brief Description •Two neighborhood meetings were held on June 29th and July 13, 2021. •A 14-day public comment period commenced on August 9, 2021 and ended on August 23, 2021. The project was re-noticed on December 20, 2021 to correct a noticing error in the initial processing of the land use application. •Staff received three public comments regarding the extension of Pasco Ave NE as a public alley onto the project site, access off Nile Ave NE, and sewer access. •A SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued by the City’s Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on September 13, 2021, no appeals of the DNS were filed. •Project review was placed on hold September 15, 2021 through October 6, 2021. Brief Description Cont. •The proposal is consistent with relevant Comprehensive Plan Land Use policies. •The proposal is compliant with all relevant zoning regulations if all conditions of approval are complied with. •The proposed street modification is compliant with the Modification Criteria as outlined in RMC 4-9-250D. •There are safe walking routes to the school bus stops for any students who may reside in the future residences. Subdivision and Modification Analysis •Staff recommends that the proposed protected trees within Lots 1-4, 6, 13-15, and Tracts B, C, E, F, G, and H be protected within Tree Protection Easements. •The Tree Protection Easements should encompass all protected trees within these lots and extend to a public right-of-way. •The boundary of the Tree Protection Easements should be fenced and signed as approved by the Current Planning Project Manager. Subdivision Analysis •Police and Fire Prevention staff indicate that sufficient resources exist to furnish services to the proposed development. •It is anticipated that the Issaquah School District can accommodate any additional students generated by this proposal at the following schools: Apollo Elementary School, Maywood Middle School, and Liberty High School. •Water service is provided by King County Water District 90 and sewer service is provided by the City of Renton. Water and sewer improvements will be required along all project frontages. Availability of Public Services •The applicant submitted a Technical Information Report prepared by Core Design. •The project site has two natural discharge locations, to the north and to the south. •Two detention wetvaults are proposed in Tracts A and D for water quality treatment and detention. •The project is required to comply with the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual. Availability of Public Services •Staff recommends approval of the Cyprus Lane Preliminary Plat, File No. LUA21-000287, PP, ECF, MOD as depicted in Exhibit 8, subject to 9 conditions of approval. Recommendation