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Home My WebLink AboutEx18_Secondary_Transportation_Review_of_the_Response_to_Comments_and_Revised_TIA1 Clark Close From:Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Sent:Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:30 AM To:Clark Close Subject:RE: Transportation Secondary Review Hi Clark, We have completed our review of the response to comments and revised TIA dated August 2022 for the Kennydale Gateway development. The provided comments were addressed with the exception of providing greater detail related to the traffic operations results including summarizing v/c ratios at the study intersections, as well as summarizing the queuing results. Per WSDOT’s sidra policy: “Unlike other intersection control types, the primary MOE for roundabouts is not LOS…MOE’s in order of importance are v/c, delay, stop rate, queue, and then LOS.” The v/c and queueing analysis were not summarized in the TIA report as requested and the worksheets showing the corridor operations were limited to the site access. Our comments were provided to ensure the proposed site access as a roundabout truly will function acceptably given the close proximity to the new I-405 roundabout interchange. The limited data attached in the site access worksheets showed eastbound (EB) AM peak hour queueing at the site access much greater than the prior WSDOT analysis. The reason Comments 13 and 14 were not addressed was because the TIA relied heavily on the prior WSDOT analysis of the interchange. We understand not wanting to replicate work and improve efficiency, but it was difficult to assess how the corridor operated as a system without all the v/c ratios and vehicle queuing analysis in one location. This made the review more challenging than typical, as we had to look at the various reports to review the operational assumptions and details. We were a little disappointed with the response to comments 13 and 14, as their response made it sound like we were requesting unreasonable information and that we should trust the WSDOT analysis was conducted in a manner that was acceptable. We feel that a TIA should stand on its own, and for reviewers to go through and assess results from various different reports and authors, and confirm the analysis is consistent and done appropriately is somewhat unreasonable in our opinion. And to assume that the WSDOT analysis results were correct and required no review, was not an assumption we started with. However, all that being said, we concur with the results of the TIA. It just took a while to get to that conclusion having not been involved in the project to-date, and being unfamiliar with the detailed interchange analysis conducted by WSDOT. In the future, it would be helpful for a reviewer to be involved in the initial scoping of the traffic study if there is reason to believe a 3rd party review will be necessary. That should make the TIA review go more smoothly. Please let me know if you have any questions about the above or need anything else. Thanks for the opportunity to assist. Best, Jon Jon Pascal PE | Principal CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. EXHIBIT 18 DocuSign Envelope ID: AB259DAD-E1F4-4927-9B6D-D48F19435899 2 425-896-5230 206-890-3868 From: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2022 7:50 AM To: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Transpo Group. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jon, Yes, please review. Thanks, 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: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2022 9:10 AM To: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review Clark, Do you need us to review this or is this just for our information? Jon Pascal PE | Principal 425-896-5230 206-890-3868 From: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 11:03 AM To: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Subject: FW: Transportation Secondary Review CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Transpo Group. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. DocuSign Envelope ID: AB259DAD-E1F4-4927-9B6D-D48F19435899 3 Jon, Please find attached review comment responses and revised traffic impact analysis prepared by Heffron for the Kennydale Gateway project. Thanks for your review. 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: Clark Close Sent: Friday, July 22, 2022 10:34 AM To: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review Jon, Thanks for providing your comments on the traffic study for the Kennydale Gateway proposal. We’ve had an opportunity to review your comments and have no questions at this time. I will provide these comments to the project applicant for a response. 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: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 8:54 AM To: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review Hi Clark, Attached are our comments on the traffic study for the Kennydale Gateway proposal. Please review and let me know if you have any questions. Jon Pascal PE | Principal 425-896-5230 206-890-3868 CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. DocuSign Envelope ID: AB259DAD-E1F4-4927-9B6D-D48F19435899 4 From: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 1:59 PM To: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Cc: Kassi Leingang <kassi.leingang@transpogroup.com> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Transpo Group. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jon, Welcome back! I wanted to reach out and see if you can provide a status update for secondary transportation review for the Kennydale Gateway project. Thanks, 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: Clark Close Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 8:34 AM To: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Cc: Kassi Leingang <kassi.leingang@transpogroup.com> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review Jon, Please find attached signed contract for secondary transportation review. Please proceed with the scope of services at your earliest convenience. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, 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: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2022 4:24 PM To: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Cc: Kassi Leingang <kassi.leingang@transpogroup.com> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. DocuSign Envelope ID: AB259DAD-E1F4-4927-9B6D-D48F19435899 5 Hi Clark, Thank you for the update. I wanted you to be aware that I will be out of the office from June 18-July 11th. In my absence, feel free to reach out directly to Kassi who assisted in scoping this effort. She has been CCed. Note that she will be out the last week of June. Most likely we won’t be able to begin our review until sometime in early July. Jon Pascal PE | Principal 425-896-5230 206-890-3868 From: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2022 4:16 PM To: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Transpo Group. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jon, Thank you for providing a scope of work to review the traffic study. The applicant has agreed to move forward with the secondary review fee estimate. Once I’ve had an opportunity to invoice and collect the fee from the applicant, we will sign the scope of work and let you know that we are ready to proceed. I’m aiming to have this completed next week. Thanks, 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: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 3:33 PM To: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review Clark, See attached scope of work to review the traffic study. Please let me know if you need anything else. Jon Pascal PE | Principal 425-896-5230 206-890-3868 CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. DocuSign Envelope ID: AB259DAD-E1F4-4927-9B6D-D48F19435899 6 From: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 12:05 PM To: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Transpo Group. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jon, Thanks for your responding so quickly to my email. I appreciate you developing a draft scope of work for this project. The applicant is hoping to get through secondary review as soon as possible. Once I receive a scope of work, I will place the project on hold. I will reach out to the applicant with your contract/scope of work for approval before you are able to proceed with your review. Once the Vulcan agrees, the city can execute the contract. At this point, the applicant has indicated that they are ready to address this and prevent further delay. 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: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 10:33 AM To: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Transportation Secondary Review Hi Clark, I appreciate you reaching out. I will review the materials you forwarded and develop a draft scope of work to assist in the review. What is your timing on when the review needs to be completed? And what is the process of approving a contract/scope? Thanks. Jon Pascal PE | Principal 425-896-5230 206-890-3868 From: Clark Close <CClose@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 11:07 AM To: Jon Pascal <jon.pascal@transpogroup.com> Subject: Transportation Secondary Review CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Transpo Group. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. DocuSign Envelope ID: AB259DAD-E1F4-4927-9B6D-D48F19435899 7 Hello Jon, I am processing a land use application for a proposed mixed-use development located at the former Pan Abode site at 4350 Lake Washington Blvd N (APN 3224059049). The City of Renton is hoping to get a scope of work from Transpo Group for an independent review of the attached Transportation Impact Analysis - Revised, prepared by Heffron Transportation, Inc. and the Response to City Comments about Transportation, prepared by Heffron Transportation, Inc. A link to the land use application submittal items (LUA22-000011) is available online by clicking here. The TIA refers to various studied done by WSDOT that can be found under the Additional Documents – Transportation Files folder. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, 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@rentonwag.gov DocuSign Envelope ID: AB259DAD-E1F4-4927-9B6D-D48F19435899