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July 12, 2018
Mr. Matthew Herrera
Senior Planner
City of Renton-Community & Economic Development
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057-3232
Subject: Renton Highlands Preliminary Plat (180308)
Street Modification – Sunset Boulevard Frontage
Dear Matthew:
We have prepared this letter to document and support the street modification proposed along
Sunset Boulevard required for the proposed Renton Highlands (Solera Subdivision) Preliminary
Plat.
PROJECT PROPOSAL
The Solera Subdivision proposes 6 lots to support residential and mixed use development
at the northern corner of NE 10th Ave and NE Sunset Blvd. The subdivision requires street
frontage improvements along Sunset Blvd, Kirkland Blvd, NE 12th St, and Harrington Pl.
After extensive discussions with City of Renton staff a modification from city of Renton
street standards is proposed for the frontage improvements along Sunset Boulevard. The
city established street section for Sunset Blvd currently prescribes 0.5’ curb, 8’ planter, 12’
sidewalk/trail and 1.5’ ROW dedication. In the interest of providing parking along Sunset
Boulevard to support retail and commercial uses, the city has requested the developer to
provide a modified street section of 0.5’ curb, 8’ planter, 10’ drive aisle, 7’ parking, 12’
sidewalk, 11.5’ ROW dedication .
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
The City identifies specific criteria it uses as the basis for granting modifications to
standards. We have listed each of the relevant criteria below followed with our summary of
how we are meeting the criteria.
The modification 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 modification is a direct request from City engineering and planning staff. Thus, the
proposed Sunset Boulevard frontage design reflects the cities policies and community
objectives.
Mr. Matthew Herrera
July 12, 2018
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The modification will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental
protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound
engineering judgment.
The primary reason for this modification is to address safety concerns resulting from the
current, city established, Sunset Boulevard street section. The buffered parking and drive
aisle is intended to create a safer condition for parallel parking.
The modification will not be injurious to other properties in the vicinity.
No other properties are anticipated to be affected by this modification.
The modification conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code.
The purpose of the modification is to create a safer space for parallel parking while not
impeding traffic on a major thoroughfare. The City has specifically requested this change.
The modification can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation
intended.
The modification is conducive to the City’s goal of creating active street edge conditions
along Sunset Boulevard, as it provides a safer parking option for customers of commercial
and retail businesses.
The modification will not create adverse impacts to other properties in the vicinity.
No other properties are anticipated to be affected by this modification.
Thank you for your attention to this project. If you have any questions, please feel free to call
me at (206) 622-5822.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Febus, PE, LEED AP
Principal
Enclosures
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