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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_letter mangat short plat Brittany GilliaComment LUAPRE21-000105 January 24, 2022 Brittany Gillia 1055 South Grady Way Renton, Washington 98056 RE: Comments pertaining to the posted site plan map 2732 Aberdeen Ave NE Mangat short plat Ms. Gillia, As we discussed during our telephone conversation, we enjoy the opportunity to comment on the Mangat short plat application. We are concerned that the improvements will impact our access to emergency services, our access to communication services and transportation amenities needed for our children that use the area impacted to walk to and from school, concerned about esthetic pleasing surroundings and property values including environmentally conscious implementation of water quality requirements. The following is a preliminary list of the topics discussed expected to be addressed 1. Improper signboard a. Posted too early according to code b. Posted behind cyclone fence at 45-degree angle violates public participation requirements c. The only way to read the sign is lean over the fence cellphone holding to photo the plan sheets. Requires trespassing to view posted materials 2. No utility plan is identified on face sheet that delineates underground communications franchises have been included a. Utility pole is located within turning radius b. No delineation of communication facilities c. At present, the branches are pushing down heavily on the overhead wiring d. They must execute a participation contract and bond and provide conduits for deferred underground utilities in order to modify undergrounding requirements e. The poles would be simple to remove if the franchises were really going to be undergrounded yet they are proposed to remain. It doesn’t make sense especially for the NW and SW poles 3. Inadequate emergency vehicle access a. Width is too narrow due to large fir trees located within existing right of way directly across the street from proposed frontage entrance. Pavement width of 23+/- feet along NE 28th street will not support parking plus emergency vehicle access at the same time. Perhaps no parking signs may be added along NE 28th at locations around the bottleneck b. Attempts to hide access width less than 20 feet that is required for emergency vehicles should not be allowed. The dimensions should be delineated on the site plan c. flawed dimensions to center point of turning radius should be labeled South End Gives Back A Washington non-profit Corporation Brad Nicholson, President 2823 Dayton Ave NE Renton, Washington 98056 brad827@hotmail.com (425)445-0658 Page 2 of 2 January 24, 2022 Mangat comment letter Brad Nicholson 4. Incompatible sidewalk design a. Does not match street properties that have deferred sidewalk improvements b. Design can never be connected in a line should be designed for compatibility with the street. There is no requirement for the 8 foot planting strip when the sidewalks will not connect. NE 28th does not utilize that type of sidewalks and that type is not a code requirement 5. Needed streetlights are not depicted on plan a. There is a need for street lighting of some kind over the sidewalk especially at the corner and entry ramp on NE 28th. When the utilities are undergrounded and pole is removed there will be a need for a new streetlight at the corner and along ne 28th street 6. Alley is improperly designed b. Posted site plan depicts improper request for driveway modification and improper delineation a. A specific reason why conformity is impractical cannot be supplied b. The shared driveway must be located within a tract according to code c. The shared driveway must have an 8 foot landscaping strip in between it and the property line 7. Storm water plan violates CWA a. Attempts to pipe stormwater to outfall as opposed to creating low impact development feature to infiltrate stormwater onsite 8. Existing home may be unsafe and is in need of code enforcement a. Chicken coop should not be located along Aberdeen Ave in secondary front yard setback b. Questions as to safety of patio conversion to living space could be addressed c. There is no need to keep the existing home in place as it would be uneconomical and according to the preliminary memorandum, it was originally proposed to be removed anyway. Please do not hesitate to contact me at the slightest need for clarification of any of these concerns Sincerely, Brad Nicholson 425 445 0658