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Wang Short Plat: Modification Request
The purpose of this letter is to provide a Right-Of-Way (ROW) improvements modification request for
the above referenced Wang Short Plat project. The project pre-app notes include a request that the
applicant apply to the City requesting a modification of the street frontage improvements as outlined in
City code 4-9-250.D.2.a-e. The request is to utilize a modified limited residential access road consisting
of 20-ft of paved roadway surface, 0.5-ft rolled curb and 5-ft sidewalk.
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 modification is the minimum necessary to achieve the desired outcome. The design still
implements the policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the
Community Design Element. Safe pedestrian access is still being provided by a 5’ sidewalk which
provides connectivity between SE 191st St and 116th Ave SE. Pavement design is wide enough to
allow for unobstructed passage of emergency vehicles and the design will allow for emergency
access to connect through from SE 191st St to 116th Ave SE.
b.. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and
maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment;
Safe pedestrian access is being provided by a 5’ sidewalk which provides connectivity between SE
191st St and 116th Ave SE. Pavement is wide enough to allow for unobstructed passage of
emergency vehicles and the design will allow for direct emergency vehicle access from SE 191st St
to 116th Ave SE. There is a reduction of impervious surface with this design since the request is for
a narrower pavement which would originally be required.
c.. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity;
It is not anticipated this request will be anymore injurious to other properties in the vicinity than
the standard design. The street function, speed limit, and general design will be the same as if
unmodified.
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code; and
This modification provides a safe pedestrian and vehicle route in and around the existing
residential area, along with conforming emergency access.
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e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended;
This recommendation was based on the fact that the reduced roadway width would meet the
transportation needs of the surrounding area while providing the required separation between the
vehicular and pedestrian travel ways as required by the code.