HomeMy WebLinkAboutPN_Project_Narrative_091016.pdfWILSON PARK PLAT
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Project name, size and location of site:
Wilson Park is located at 720 South 55th Street, Tax Parcel 312305-
9125. The total area of the site is 108,884 sq. ft. (gross)
Land use permits required for proposed project:
Plat approval, City of Renton permits required to connect to existing
utilities and Department of Ecology Construction Stormwater Permit.
Zoning description of the site and adjacent properties:
The current zoning of the property is R8, R1 and R14. The majority
of the property is zoned R8. Property to the north is vacant, west of
the property is the plat of Geneva Court (zoned R14), east and south
is single family residential.
Current use of the site and any existing improvements:
There is an existing single family residence on the site that will be
demolished.
Special site features (i.e., wetlands, water bodies, steep slopes):
A wetland and stream reconnaissance was conducted on the property
by Altmann Oliver Associates, no wetlands or streams were identified
on site.
Julian Liu conducted on-site soils tests and prepared a geotechnical
report that concluded the underlying soils are stable and there is no
landslide hazard. There is a small portion (800 sq ft) of a regulated
steep slope (40%) that extends approximately 16 ft in to the property
from the south approximately 160 ft east of the southwest property
corner.
Statement addressing soil type and drainage conditions:
According to the 1973 King County Soils Map, the site is Alderwood,
Gravelly Sandy Loam (AgC).
0 Proposed use of the property and scope of the proposed development:
Proposed 13 -lot single-family residential development of one existing
tax parcel.
For plats indicate the proposed number, net density, and range of sizes of the new
lots:
Thirteen lots, with lot sizes of ranging from 4,639 sq. ft. to 6,512 sq ft
with a density of R8 7.99 & R4 3.92 units per acre.
Access:
The property is currently served by a 30 ft access easement from S.
55Th St. This easement access is not adequate for development of the
site, but will be retained as a secondary access for emergency vehicles.
The applicant has obtained a 50 ft easement across Tax Parcel
312305-9119 from S. 55'h
St. to the southwest corner of the subject
property. This easement will be utilized for the main access to the
site. The easement contains language that will allow it to be deeded to
the City for road right of way.
Proposed off-site improvements (i.e., installation of sidewalks, fire hydrants,
sewer main, etc.):
Curb, gutter, sidewalk and landscaping the property frontage.
Total estimated construction cost and estimated fair market value of the proposed
project:
Construction cost of about $700,000 and an estimated fair market
value of $2,100,000 f
Estimated quantities and type of materials involved if any fill or excavation is
proposed:
Grading will be required to create access to the building pads within
the future lots. The grading will consist of excavation of the
driveways, excavation of material for the leveling of the building pads,
installation of rockeries and/or retaining walls and general lot
leveling. The material will be removed from the site. The quantities
are not known at this time. Grading quantity information will be
provided when the engineering plans are provided for review and
approval.
0 Number, type and size of any trees to be removed:
Thirty percent of trees required to be retained. Twenty-one trees
retained. Required 2*6 =12 trees replaced.
There will be approximately one (1) 14" Alder, forty-four (44) 8" to
34" Fir, ten (10) 15 to 42" Maple, twenty-four (24) 8" to 40" Cedar
trees removed with this project.
Explanation of any land to be dedicated to the City:
18105 sq ft dedicated for public streets.
Any proposed job shacks, sales trailers, and/or model homes:
NIA
Any proposed modifications being requested:
Modification to street width standards. A copy of the modification
request enclosed with submittal.
Distance in feet from the wetland or stream to the nearest area of work:
NIA