HomeMy WebLinkAboutMonterey Meadows Plat - Street Modification (New Code) - U16001683DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE STREET MODIFICATION
APPROVAL DENIAL
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
PROJECT NAME: Monterey Meadows Plat
PROJECT NUMBER: U16-001683
PROJECT MANAGER: Ian Fitz-James, Civil Engineer II
APPLICANT: Tom Redding
165 NE Juniper Street, Suite 201
Issaquah, WA 98027
ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R8-Residential (8 DU/AC)
PROJECT LOCATION: 3815 and 3767 Monterey Place NE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Pursuant to RMC 4-9-250D the applicant is requesting an Administrative Modification from
RMC 4-6-060 Street Standards to modify Monterey Place NE from a Collector Arterial street
standard to a modified Collector Arterial street.
BACKGROUND:
Monterey is a Collector Arterial Street with an existing right-of-way width of 60 feet (as per
assessor map). This street classification requires a minimum right-of-way width of 83
feet. Monterey Pl NE is a Collector Arterial Street with an existing ROW width of 60 feet (as per
assessor map). The existing pavement width is 22 feet with approximately 3 foot wide asphalt
shoulder. This street classification requires a minimum right-of-way width of 83 feet. To meet
the City’s complete street standards, half street improvements include 15-foot lane width
measured from the right of way centerline, 8-foot parking lane, 0.5-foot curb/gutter, 8-foot
planter strip and 8-foot sidewalk is required to be constructed in the right of way fronting the
single family home per City Code 4-6-060.
The City’s Transportation section and Economic Development section reviewed Monterey Place
NE and the surrounding area and they have determined that a modified collector arterial street
section is more suitable for this location of Monterey Pl NE. A modified Collector Arterial street
requires 16-feet of pavement (11-foot travel lane and a 5-foot bike lane), 0.5-foot curb/gutter,
8-foot planter strip, 5-foot wide sidewalk, and a 1-foot clear width from back of sidewalk to the
right of way. This requires a right of way dedication of 0.5-feet.
City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development Admin. Modification Request Report & Decision
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EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1: Site Plan
ANALYSIS OF REQUEST:
The Section 4-6-060Q.1 allows the Administrator to grant modifications provided the
modifications meet the following criteria (pursuant to RMC 4-9-250D.2):
Compliance Street Modification Criteria and Analysis
Partially
Complies
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.
Staff Comment:
The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element has applicable policies listed under a
separate section labeled Promoting a Safe, Healthy, and Attractive Community. These
policies address walkable neighborhoods, safety and shared uses. One specific policy
supports the approval of the modification request. This policy is Policy L-58 which states
that the goal is to provide “complete street” that “locate planter strips between the
curb and the sidewalk in order to provide separation between cars and pedestrians.”
The requested street modification is consistent with element of the complete street
standard.
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental
protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon
sound engineering judgment.
Staff Comment:
The City’s Public Works Transportation section and Community and Economic
Development section reviewed Monterey Place NE and the surrounding area and have
determined that a modified Collector Arterial street section is more suitable for this
location of Monterey. This determination was based on the fact that the roadway is
directly adjacent to single family residences and there is insufficient space between the
existing right of way and the existing homes to expand the roadway section to meet the
full Collector Road street standards.
c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment:
The modified Collector Arterial street standards will meet the requirements for safe
vehicular and pedestrian use within the existing right of way.
City of Renton Department of Community and Economic Development Admin. Modification Request Report & Decision
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d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code.
Staff Comment:
This modification provides a safe pedestrian and vehicle route in and around the
existing neighborhood.
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
Staff Comment:
The revised street standards provide a safe design for vehicles and pedestrians.
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment:
There are no identified adverse impacts from this modification to modify Monterey
Place NE from a Collector Arterial street standard to a modified Collector Arterial street
standard.
DECISION
The proposal satisfies 6 of the 6 criteria listed in RMC 4-9-250D.2 for the requested
modification. Therefore, the street modifications for the Monterey Meadows Plat located at
3815 and 3767 Monterey Place NE, Project Number U16-001683 is approved.
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Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager Date
The decision to approve the modification will become final if not appealed in writing together
with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,
WA 98057 on or before 5:00 pm, on August 19, 2016. Additional information regarding the
appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s office, Renton City Hall – 7th Floor,
425.430.6510.
If you have any further questions regarding this decision, feel free to contact the project
manager, Ian Fitz-James, at 425.430.7288 or ifitz-james@rentonwa.gov.
08/05/2016
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