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Clark Close
From:Clark Close
Sent:Wednesday, June 8, 2022 8:02 AM
To:Geary Long
Cc:dawn.lower@vismanagement.com; peter grimes; Martha Dawson; ELLEN KAUFFMAN;
Dinesh Keskar
Subject:RE: City of Renton-LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD: Kennydale Gateway
Off Hold Notice
Geary,
Thanks for your email and comments regarding the NGPA grounds along the May Creek Delta Tract A, as it pertains to
the Kennydale Gateway project. Your comments will be added to the public record for consideration by the reviewing
official. Please note that passive recreation is a permitted shoreline use in Tract A per RMC 4-3-090E. It is anticipated
that staff will be making project recommendations to the Hearing Examiner based on comments received.
Regards,
CLARK CLOSE, Principal 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
From: Geary Long <presidentbarbeemillhoa@outlook.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 6:42 PM
To: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov>
Cc: dawn.lower@vismanagement.com; peter grimes <pgrimes432@gmail.com>; Martha Dawson
<marthad4113@gmail.com>; ELLEN KAUFFMAN <emwk4684@aol.com>; Dinesh Keskar <keskard@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: City of Renton-LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD: Kennydale Gateway Off Hold Notice
Hello Clark
I wanted to check back with you as I do not recall receiving a response to the attached e-mail.
Please confirm receipt and I welcome your thoughts about the suggested approach.
Regards
Geary Long
On May 31, 2022, at 8:39 AM, Geary Long <presidentbarbeemillhoa@outlook.com> wrote:
Clark -
I would like to request your help/guidance for a path forward regarding the NGPA grounds along the
May Creek Delta, Tract A.
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To recap, Barbee Mill Community Organization (BMCO) has a requirement to “Manage and protect the
vegetation within this tract” and that “alteration or disturbance within the NGPA is prohibited” as
documented in our plat map.
In reviewing the Kennydale Gateway SEPA Environmental Checklist it was noted:
· Land and Shoreline Use: The project would not be expected to adversely affect land uses on
nearby or adjacent properties.
· Critical Areas Report: No mitigation is being proposed.
Both of these items Barbee Mill Community Organiztion expressed disagreement. In response to the
BMCO comments, HLR Architects are proposing a signage on the development to remind residents to be
mindful and compliant.
The proposed signage is assessed to be inadequate to address the noted issues.
This assessment is based on actual experience on the tract. The attached photo exhibits that we have
had instances of people (and dogs) trespassing onto the NGPA grounds to which residents have
personally confronted, and/or sought the aide of the Renton Police, in an effort to protect and prohibit
disturbance of the grounds. With the increased population associated with a 385 unit dwelling across
from this property, along with a 40% - 50% turnover rate, it can be reasonably expected that there will
be substantially increased instances of disturbance of the NGPA grounds such as illustrated in the
attached photo. It should also be noted that there is existing signage at the head and end of the trail.
I have met with Cyndie Morris of the Renton Police Department to discuss actions that could be taken to
protect the NGPA area. She re-affirmed my understanding that the police would not be able to address
trespassing of the NGPA grounds. She suggested three options that might address the trespassing on
the NGPA grounds (see attached):
1. Installation of a barrier; either natural or fencing.
2. Installation of a gate at the head of the peninsula/NGPA property.
3. A variance to close this section of property to the public.
It is unreasonable to expect Barbee Mill residents to protect this NGPA area against visiting trespassers
who alter or disturb the grounds as we do not have tools/process to enforce no trespassing. With the
size of Kennydale Gateway development, we can reasonably predict that the trespassing onto the
grounds will substantially increase. As the trespassing continues to increase, it is reasonable to foresee
increasing damage to the vegetation. Barbee Mill is vulnerable to a Violation issued by the City for the
damaged vegetation by others.
Barbee Mill has already addressed a Warning of Violation, issued in 2016, due to unauthorized tree
cutting by a BMCO homeowner. This has resulted in the BMCO appropriately bearing the cost of
implementing mitigation effort along with a three year monitoring and reporting plan. It would seem
inappropriate for BMCO to bear the risk/burden of on-going violations, and associated cost, due to a
situation which is not in the control of BMCO.
I therefore would like to request that the City of Renton consider a variance to close off this property to
the public. This seems the best path forward to ensure compliance with the Washington State Shoreline
Management Act.
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Geary Long
Barbee Mill President
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On May 16, 2022, at 7:45 AM, Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> wrote:
Geary,
Please see HLR Architects On Hold Responses for LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF,
MOD: Kennydale Gateway here.
Thanks,
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
From: Geary Long <presidentbarbeemillhoa@outlook.com>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2022 5:03 PM
To: Margarette Bravo <MBravo@rentonwa.gov>; Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov>
Cc: dawn.lower@vismanagement.com; jill Servais
<jillservais@gmail.com>; JIM@THORPPROPERTIES.NET; AliciaS@vulcan.com
Subject: Re: City of Renton-LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD: Kennydale
Gateway Off Hold Notice
Clark/Margarette
I do not recall seeing a response to comments I had provided for Barbee Mill. As I recall
the Hold Notice, there was a requirement to address these comments.
I would like the responses to our comments to be provided for our review.
Thank You
Geary Long
Barbee Mill HOA President
On May 10, 2022, at 9:00 AM, Margarette Bravo
<MBravo@rentonwa.gov> wrote:
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Hello,
Please see linked (also attached) Off Hold Notice for LUA22-000011, SA-
M, SA-H, SSDP, ECF, MOD: Kennydale Gateway here.
Thank you.
Margarette
MARGARETTE BRAVO, Administrative Secretary 1
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
Virtual Permit Center | Online Applications and Inspections
(206) 856-9173 | Mbravo@rentonwa.gov
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