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PROJECT NARRATIVE
Project name, size and location of site:
The Hugh Stewart Short Plat is located on the east side of High Avenue
NE, At 2216 High Avenue NE, Renton, WA 98056; Tax Parcel 334450‐
0189. The total area of the site is 22,574 sq. ft. (0.52‐Acres). This
project site is being developed as a Short Plat.
Land use permits required for proposed project:
Short Plat approval.
Zoning description of the site and adjacent properties:
The current zoning of the property is R‐4. Property to the north is R‐8.
Property to east and south is single family residential (R‐4).
Current use of the site and any existing improvements:
The site is occupied by one single‐family residence, and garage. All
structures to be removed.
Special site features (i.e., wetlands, water bodies, steep slopes):
The site generally slopes northeasterly. The westerly 3/4 portion of the
site slopes at approximately 5%. The northeast corner of the site slopes
at approximately 40%.
Statement addressing soil type and drainage conditions:
According to the Online Web Soil Survey (from the USDA); the soils are
Indianola loamy sand soils. Verified by test pits by our Geotechnical
Engineering Report. About ½ of the site drains east towards Kennydale
Creek. The remaining portion drains west to a conveyance system
crossing I‐405.
Proposed use of the property and scope of the proposed development:
Proposed 2‐lot single‐family residential development of one existing tax
parcel.
For plats indicate the proposed number, net density, and range of sizes of the
new lots:
Two lots, with lot sizes of approximately 7,889 sq ft, and 7,778 sq ft
with a density of 4.34 units per acre.
Access:
Both Lots will all be accessed from High Ave NE by individual driveways.
Proposed off‐site improvements (i.e., installation of sidewalks, fire hydrants,
sewer main, etc.):
Curb, gutter, HMA pavement and landscaping along the property
frontage. A sewer, will need to be extended into the property
Total estimated construction cost and estimated fair market value of the
proposed project:
Construction costs of approximately $30,000. The finished net value are
expected to be about $500,000 ±.
Estimated quantities and type of materials involved if any fill or excavation is
proposed:
Grading will be required for frontage improvements. Approximately
100 cu.yds. of excavation/fill will be required.
Number, type and size of any trees to be removed:
14 trees to be removed
Explanation of any land to be dedicated to the City:
1.5 feet of right‐of‐way will be dedicated to the City.
Any proposed job shacks, sales trailers, and/or model homes:
Yes, we expect a contractor’s job shack, porta‐potti and spill control
equipment. No sales trailers or model homes.
Any proposed modifications being requested:
None.
Distance in feet from the wetland or stream to the nearest area of work:
Kennydale Creek is located about 140’ northeast from the northeast
corner of the project.