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To:'JIM@THORPPROPERTIES.NET'
Subject:RE: Party of Record/Public Comments 2022-02-11 10:55 AM(PST) Submission
Notification
Mr. Thorp,
Thank you for your initial comments related to Kennydale Gateway (LUA22-000011) wherein you raised concerns
regarding the proposed project. Your comments will be added to the public record for consideration by the reviewing
official and you have been added as a party of record.
Thank you for your interest in this project. Let me know if you have any further comments.
Regards,
CLARK CLOSE, Senior Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
Virtual Permit Center | Online Applications and Inspections
(425) 430-7289 | cclose@rentonwa.gov
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Subject: Party of Record/Public Comments 2022-02-11 10:55 AM(PST) Submission Notification
Party of Record/Public Comments 2022-02-11 10:55 AM(PST) was submitted by Guest on 2/11/2022 1:55:35 PM (GMT-
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Name Value
NameFile: LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD
Gender Mr.
Name James Thorp
Address: 4023 Williams Avenue North
Email JIM@THORPPROPERTIES.NET
Phone 2064590674
Party of Record Only
Comments
My Wife and I live in the southern section of the Barbee Mill community, directly across from the
small bridge that connects Williams Avenue North to Wells Avenue North. I am deeply concerned
about the Kennydale Gateway projects' impact on a current issue in my section of Barbee Mill; At
the southeast corner of the small bridge is a trail that grants public access to lake Washington. This
is only supposed to be a walking trail but has grown beyond this. The Summer weather brings
many visitors to the path and May Creek's delta. There can be as many as fifteen vehicles parked
on the bridge and neighborhood streets on weekends. Visitors can be seen loading and unloading
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personal watercraft from their cars, then portaging them down the trail for launch in the shallow
water. Many visitors swim there even though swimming is prohibited. The area is now a defacto
off-leash dog park that further stresses the wildlife, not to mention the dog poop. Sometimes,
teenage visitors will socialize in the area after dark, disturbing the peace. This section of Barbee
Mill also suffers from package theft at alarming rates. It appears that this small public lake access
point will be the only place residents of Kennydale Gateway will be able to access the lake. I
believe this will significantly negatively impact the Barbee Mill community, our peace and property
value. The increased activity will disturb the natural environment, possibly affecting the Bald Eagle
nest and the Salmon spawning. You need to consider the environmental impact of all these people
in the water at the confluence of May Creek and Lake Washington. This is a extremally sensitive
ecosystem that will be damaged if action is not taken. Where will all these people park as they
unload their watercraft? Our neighborhood streets have limited capacity for parking. Our
designated guest parking spots are not for visitors who are not actual guests of residents. The
increased utilization of the access trail will most likely increase the homeowners association costs
to maintain and secure the area. That is an unfair burden for those who live in Barbee Mill. The
increased traffic may also negatively impact the quality of life of Barbee Mill residents, making it a
less desirable place to live, thereby lowering home equity. I believe you can not consider the
Kennydale Gateway project without considering the negative impact on the lake access point in
Barbee Mill. With that, I offer some possible solutions: 1) The cessation of the project. 2) Permit
Barbee Mill to gate the community. 3) Prohibit public access to the trail. 4) Limit access to the area
to Barbee Mill residents only by installing a locked gate at the trailhead similar to the one at the
clubhouse. 5) "no parking" signs on the bridge and adjacent streets with strict towing enforcement
authorized by residents. 6) Prohibit the launching of personal watercraft from the area along with
fencing to stay on trail and out of the water that. Again, thank you for the opportunity to
comment. James & Maryann Thorp 4023 Williams Ave. N. Renton, WA 98056
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