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6/16/2017
Justin Johnson
City of Renton
Department of Community Development
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
RE: Street Modification Request
Matveyev Short Plat
3810 Park Ave N
City of Renton Permit #PRE16-000916
Dear Justin:
As provided in your Memorandum dated Dec 20, 2016, we are submitting this request for modification
of the street frontage improvements for the Matveyev Short Plat at 3810 Park Ave N. The requested
improvements would consist of the following:
• 36' Roadway Width
• 8' planting strips
• 5' sidewalks and
• 0.5' curb
• 63' Right -of -Way (6.5' dedication)
This is a reduction from regular Neighborhood Collector requirements of
• 30' Roadway width (not including parking)
• 8' Parking Lane
• 8' Planting strips
• 6' Sidewalks
• 0.5' curb
• 83' Right -of -Way (16.5' dedication)
Justification for the modification to the standards per RMC 4-9-250-05d are as follows:
a. That the applicant suffers practical difficulties and unnecessary hardship and the variance is
necessary because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, including size,
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shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property, and the strict
application of the Zoning Code is found to deprive subject property owner of rights and
privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under identical zone
classification;
The proposed modification results in a curb line that is consistent with the neighboring
properties. Strict application of the standard section would result in a road section that
creates potential confusion for drivers with a staggered curb line.
b. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which subject property
is situated;
The requested modification is minor and does not result in a negative impact on the public
welfare.
That approval shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation
upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is
situated;
The existing curb line of Park Ave N matches the proposed modification and the City does
not intend to expand the street further. The modification is available to all applicants and
does not constitute a grant of special privilege.
d. That the approval is a minimum variance that will accomplish the desired purpose.
The proposed modification results in a road section that is consistent with the actual
needs of the City and does not request more reduction than what is needed for that
purpose.
If you have questions or need additional information, please call me at 425-392-0250 or email me at
nmecum@encompasses.net.
Sincerely,
Encompass Engineering
Nicole Mecum, PE
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