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CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 1, 2013
To: City Clerk's Office
From: Lisa M. Mcelrea
Subject: Land Use File Closeout
Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City
f iPrk'c OffirP.
Project Name:
Street Modification Request
-621 SW Grady Way
LUA (file) Number:
LUA-12-000241
Cross -References:
AKA's:
Project Manager:
Rocale Timmons
Acceptance Date:
January 4, 2013
Applicant:
Mat Bergman
Owner:
WSADA Property LLC
Contact:
Mat Bergman
PID Number:
3340404730
ERC Decision Date:
ERC Appeal Date:
Administrative Approval:
January 4, 2013
Appeal Period Ends:
January 18, 2013
Public Hearing Date:
Date Appealed to HEX:
By Whom:
HEX Decision:
Date:
Date Appealed to Council:
By Whom:
Council Decision:
Date:
Mylar Recording Number:
Project Description: Street
modification for the WSADA
to keep sidewalk located adjacent to
Grady with 15 feet of landscaping behind the sidewalk.
Location:
621 SW Grady Way
Comments:
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January 4, 2013
Department of Community and Economic Development
BCRA C.E."Chip"Vincent, Administrator
Attn: Mat Bergman
2106 Pacific Avenue; #300
Tacoma, WA 98042
Subject: Street Modification Request— 621 SW Grady Way
Washington State Auto Dealers Association Headquarters, LUA12-000241
Dear Mr. Bergman,
We have reviewed street improvement requirements for your proposed development on the southeast
corner of SW Grady Way and Raymond Av SW, and determined that a modification from the code
standards is warranted. The new sidewalk widths for both street frontages are modified from eight feet
in width to five feet in width. The new planting strip width on Raymond is modified from eight feet to
seven feet. The planting strip width on SW Grady Way remains at eight feet, and the new curb-
location'on SW Raymond St remains at 18 feet from centerline of the right-of-way. These slight
reductions will allow for construction of the new street improvements within the existing right-of-way
for both streets.
The street modifications for the two adjacent existing rights -of -ways were evaluated and approved
under RMC (Renton Municipal Code) Section 4-9-250D. The approved modifications meet the intent of
the Renton street standards for these streets within the existing right-of-way widths. The improvements
will provide adequate sidewalk widths for this area of the City, with clear separation provided by
planting strips on both streets from the adjacent travel lanes.
The approved street improvement modification is in conformance to the modification decision criteria
listed in RMC 4-9-250D.2. The criteria and summary of how this modification approval satisfies the
criteria follows:
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 Community
Design Element has applicable policies listed under a separate section labeled Streets, 5idewalks
and Streetscapes. These policies address walkable neighborhoods, safety and shared uses. Two
specific. policies support the decision to modify the street standards in order to extend the
existing sidewalk at a width of six feet and eliminate the need for the landscape requirement
between the curb and the sidewalk. These policies are Policy CD -102 and Policy CD -103 which
state that the goal is to promote new development with ."walkable places", "support grid and
flexible grid street and pathway patterns", and "are visually attractive, safe, and healthy
environments". The requested street modification is consistent with these policy guidelines.
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection_ and
maintainability intended by the Code requirements, bosed upon sound_ engineering judgment.
The modified street improvements will meet the objectives of a safe walkable environment. The
improvements also provide for a planting strip of sufficient size for landscaping and street trees
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on the backside of the sidewalk. The six foot side sidewalk at this location meets the needs of
the limited number of residents relying on this sidewalk for access to the greater neighborhood.
c. Will not be in'urious to other ro ert ies in the vicinity. The improvements will provide an
upgrade to current conditions. The new improvements will meet the standards for safe
vehicular, and pedestrian use within the existing right-of-ways for both adjacent streets.
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code. These modifications provide a safe
pedestrian route with.sufficient width for this area.
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended. The revised
street standards provide a safe design for vehicles and pedestrians, and will enhance the
attractiveness of the new development. Maintaining a consistent appearance along the street
frontage will be beneficial to the subject property and surrounding property owners.
. Will not create adverse impacts to otherDrop erties .in the vicinity. There are no identified
adverse impacts from these modifications of. sidewalk widths and planting strips widths for this
area.
Appeal Process:
This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing
Examiner on or before 5:00 p.m. on January 18, 2013. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of
Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the Renton City Clerks' Office, (425) 430-6510. Appeals must be filed in writing, together
with the $250 appeal fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA
98057.
If you have any further questions regarding, please contact Rocale Timmons at 425-430-7219 or
rocalet@rentonwa.gov.
Sincerely,
Neil Watts, Director
Development Services Director
cc: Chip Vincent
Kayren Kittrick
Jennifer Henning
Arneta Henninger
Rocale Timmons
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From: Mat Bergman <MBergman@bcradesign.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 2:46 PM
To: Rocale Timmons
Subject: WSADA Sidewalk modification request ur_t,
Rocale
I got your voice mail and sorry I didn't follow the prescribed path. Below you will find the modification request. Can you
add the fee to what we pay at pick up, or do I need to get a check from the owner for this now?
WSADA would like a modification request to the prescribed frontage improvements along Grady Way. We would like the
existing 6' sidewalk along Grady Way to remain as is. We will provide the required 15' landscape buffer between our
parking lot and the sidewalk which will include the required street trees. The Auto mall overlay, allows for us to use the
existing right-of-way to make up a portion of the 15' landscape set back. This approach ensures a consistent look with
the rest of the development along Grady Way and allows for the existing bus stop, road signage, and fire hydrants to
remain as currently located.
1. 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;
Retaining the existing 6' sidewalk along Grady Way at our property allows for a consistent look and feel for the
entire street as the prescribed frontage improvements would not be consistent with the remainder of the
already fully developed and improved street frontage. Maintaining its existing location allows for us to provide
the required 15' landscape buffer including the street trees.
2. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and maintainability
intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment;
The retaining of the existing sidewalk will continue to meet the current objectives and safety, function,
appearance and environment at the same standard.
3. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity;
Maintaining a consistent appearance along the street frontage will be more beneficial to our property and the
others around us_ Providing the new prescribed frontage improvements would be injurious to our property as it
would no longer have a consistent appearance.
4. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code;
The existing walk maintains a consistent appearance which is the intent of frontage improvements in general.
5. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
The existing side walk currently serves as pedestrian access along our property and is appropriate for the
situation it was intended for.
6. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity
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The removal of the existinoalk would have adverse impacts on our Oerty and our neighbors as the frontage
would no longer be consistent.
Mat Bergman
BCRA f/ PROIFCT MANA SFR
T (253) 527.4357
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RECEIPT EGO0001654
BILLING CONTACT
WSADA Property LLC
16000 Christensen Rd , 150
Tukwila, WA 98188
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REFERENCE NUMBER FEE NAME TRANSACTION PAYMENT TYPE METHOD AMOUNT PAID
LUA12-000241 PLAN - Modification Fee Payment Check #1029 $100.00
Technology Fee Fee Payment Check #1029 $3.00
SUB TOTAL $103.00
TOTAL $103.00
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