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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.02.23 Street Modification Request_RESUBMITTAL 250 4th Avenue South, Suite 200 Edmonds, WA 98020 ph. 425.778.8500 | f. 425.778.5536 www.cgengineering.com February 23, 2017 Aberdeen Avenue Short Plat LUA16-000967 Street Modification Request Project Site Location: 1824 Aberdeen Ave NE Renton 98056 Parcel Number: 334390-1606 Project Narrative Aberdeen Avenue Short Plat is a proposed two-lot short plat at an existing single-family lot. An access tract will be created that will provide access to both front and back lots from Aberdeen Ave. NE. A full project narrative was submitted with the materials for the above-referenced Preliminary Short Plat. A modification is being requested for this short plat to City’s complete street standards for Collector Arterial Streets. Aberdeen Ave NE is classified as a Collector Arterial Street. However, per the “On Hold” Notice from the City of Renton, dated February 2, 2017, the City is in support of a lesser standard to meet the established standard street section for Aberdeen Ave NE. Rather than the required 83’ right of way width, the City will support a modified right of way width of 60’, which will include a pavement width of 32 feet, and an 0.5-foot curb, 8-foot planting strip, 5-foot sidewalk, and 0.5 clearance at the back of the sidewalk. Because this modification will permit the continuance of the established right of way width, no property will need to be dedicated. In addition, the property owner will take advantage of the fee-in-lieu of construction permitted for short plat developments in RMC 4-9-060. Justification for the Modification Request The modification request meets the Decision Criteria detailed in RMC 4-9-250D.2. The modification: a. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the proposed modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement these policies and objectives; The proposed modification allows for infill development in an existing single-family neighborhood while maintaining existing street standards that are consistent with the neighborhood. Continuing the existing right-of-way width contributes to the safety of the street, by avoiding a short stretch of road that is significantly wider and inconsistent with the street on either end. The requested modification supports the following policies of the Comprehensive Plan: • Policy T-1: Develop a connected network of transportation facilities where public streets are planned, designed, constructed, and maintained for safe convenient travel of all users – motor vehicle drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities. • Policy T-19: Adopt and implement street standards based on assigned street classification, land use objectives, and user needs. Aberdeen Avenue Short Plat February 23, 2017 Shared Driveway Modification Request Page 2 of 2 250 4th Avenue South, Suite 200 Edmonds, WA 98020 ph. 425.778.8500 | f. 425.778.5536 www.cgengineering.com • Policy T-50: Design transportation facilities to fit the neighborhood context. Apply urban design principles. • Policy L-3: Encourage infill development of single-family units as a means to meet growth targets and provide new housing. b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment; The requested modification will not negatively impact the safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and maintainability of the project. The modification allows the right-of-way to remain as-is at the direction of the City. c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity; The modification allowing the continuance of the existing right-of-way width will not have an impact on other properties in the vicinity. d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code; The proposed modification allows for the continued safe operation of Aberdeen Ave NE, by avoiding an inconsistent stretch of improvements at the property. e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and As noted, the modification is being requested at the direction of the City, and is supported by the Transportation Department. f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity. The modification allowing the continuance of the existing right-of-way width will not have an impact on other properties in the vicinity.