HomeMy WebLinkAbout07b - Modification (Frontage Improvements - 108th)October 6, 2016
City of Renton
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Subject: Renton Firestone Frontage Improvement Modification – 108th Ave. SE
The project is requesting a fee in lieu of required frontage improvement installation identified in RMC 4-9-060 for the frontage along 108th Ave. SE.
Requirement
Per RMC 4-6-060, the proposed commercial development requires associated public street improvements along project frontages. These improvements, as outlined in RMC 4-6-060 and stated
in the project pre-application meeting requirements, include 38’ half-street paving, 0.5’ curb, 8’ planting strip, 8’ sidewalk, street trees, and storm drainage improvements along 108th
Ave. SE.
Modification
Pursuant to RMC 4-9-060.9, the project proposes to pay a fee in lieu of the required street improvements. As outlined in RMC 4-9-060.9.c, the City may accept a fee in lieu of street
improvements if “there are no similar improvements in the vicinity and there is no likelihood that the improvements will be needed or required in the next five (5) years”. This is the
case for the frontage along 108th Ave. SE. Adjacent improvements on 108th Ave. SE incorporate an attached sidewalk with no landscaped strip.
Criteria Compliance
Due to the lack of existing improvements similar to the required street improvements along the 109th Ave. SE frontage, the project’s proposal to pay a fee in lieu of the required frontage
improvements is appropriate as outlined in RMC 4-9-060.
The modification will not result in any undue negative impacts to safety, function, appearance, or environmental protection and maintainability.
The modification will not be injurious to other properties in the vicinity, as the frontage will remain in its existing condition.
As described above, the fee in lieu of frontage improvements is allowed under the Renton Municipal Code, and meets the intent and purposes of the code.
Based on the existing frontage improvements, fee in lieu of frontage improvements is appropriate, as there are no similar existing improvements in the vicinity.
The modification will not create adverse impacts to other properties in the vicinity, as the frontage will remain in its existing condition.