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Franchise Permit: MFP18005004
IVR Number: 18005004
Permit Informaon
Permit Name:Century Link Permits
Address/Locaon :08/24/2018Application Date:7227801026Parcel Number:2725 NE SUNSET BLVD
Permit Type:11/30/2018Issue Date:Franchise
Permit Work Class:11/30/2019Expiration Date:Minor Utility
Job Number:N.354323Franchise Type:Telephone
Description:CONDITIONS OF OVERHEAD APPROVAL:1. Any existing height violations within the Project Reach must be resolved
at the time of construction. New aerial lines within the Project Reach must have a minimum vertical clearance of 15’
6”. 2. Any abandoned or unused lines within the Project Reach must be removed at the time that construction is taking
place. 3. A traffic control plan must be separately submitted to the City, and no construction may take place until the
City has approved a traffic control plan. 4. The new aerial fiber lines within the Project Reach must be converted to
underground facilities in the future, at Century Link’s cost, when any one of the following events occurs: (1) any other
utilities are undergrounded within the Project Reach, (2) a joint use trench is proposed by a franchisee within the
Project Reach, in which case Century Link shall participate in the joint use trench installation for the purpose of
undergrounding its aerial lines, or (3) a conduit is made available within the Project Reach that will accommodate the
aerial lines. The new aerial lines must be undergrounded within one year, or approved otherwise by the City, from the
first event triggering the requirement to underground the aerial lines.
Century Link to access HH2 3031 and access 6 poles for aerial placement. Restoration per City of Renton standards.
Contacts
Name Address PhoneTypeBilling
C/O QWEST CORP 1801 CALIFORNIA ST #4600
Denver, CO 80202
Applicant
Kim Parker
QWest Corporation
931 14th St, Suite 1000A
Denver, CO 80202
B: (303) 992-0752Contact
Heather Binkly
Dycom Industries dba North Sky
11770 Us Hwy 1, SUITE 101
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408
B: (360) 254-6920
O: (360) 450-3287
Contractor
Business License Number: 36846Construction Contractor: NORTHSC857Q4
CITY OF RENTON ROW 1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057-3232
Owner
QWest/Century Link - Billing 7850 S TRAFTON St
TACOMA, WA 98409
Specialized
Billing
X
General Condions & Signature
Permission is hereby given for the work described on this permit according to the conditions hereon and according to the
approved plans and specifications pertaining thereto, subject to compliance with the Ordinance of the City of Renton.
This permit and plans must be posted at the job site at all times.
I hereby certify that no work is to be done except as described above and in approved plans, and that work is to conform to
Renton Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
Call (425) 430-7203 or go to: www.MyBuildingPermit.com one working day in advance to schedule an inspections and for ANY
work in the Right of Way.
Call 8 1 1 to locate underground utilities at least two full business days prior to any excavation.
In accordance with RCW 19.122.033(4) the permit holder is required to contact (Williams Northwest Pipeline at 425.868.1010)
(Olympic Pipeline at 206.510.0575) (Puget Sound Energy at 425.375.3397) to request a consultation with the transmission
pipeline company prior to performing any construction or excavation activities. This requirement to consult with the
transmission pipeline company is in addition to the requirement to Call before You Dig as required in RCW 19.122.
Page 1 of 2THIS PERMIT AND PLANS MUST BE POSTED AT THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Franchise Permit: MFP18005004
(Date)(Signature)
Page 2 of 2THIS PERMIT AND PLANS MUST BE POSTED AT THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Page 1 | Published: 3/30/2017
Planning Division | 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 | 425-430-7200
Email: franchisepermits@rentonwa.gov Website: rentonwa.gov
FRANCHISE PERMIT APPLICATION
Published: 3/30/2017
TO THE APPLICANT: Submit an electronic copy of the plans with the Franchise Permit Application and the
Traffic Control Application to franchisepermits@rentonwa.gov. Permit cost is $360.50. Inspection fee for
trenching more than 60 lineal feet or installation of 6 or more poles will be billed at $60.00 per hour.
Franchise Agency:
Franchise Job Number: Phone:
Contact Name: Email:
Job Site Address: Project Name:
Description of Work:
Please check all that apply:
☐New Construction ☐Repair/Relocate ☐ Underground ☐Overhead ☐Sidewalk ☐Street
☐Open Trench ☐ Bore # of feet:
Contractor Name: Phone:
State Contractors License #: City of Renton Business License #:
“I certify that I am the owner or applicant’s authorized agent and do hereby agree to abide to the terms and conditions set forth under this permit and shall comply with the City of Renton’s Trench Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements. ”
Signature Date
INSPECTIONS SHALL BE REQUESTED 24 HOURS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF ALL WORK BY CALLING THE
INSPECTION LINE AT 425-430-7203 OR BY GOING TO MYBUILDINGPERMIT.COM
Jobs are required to be called in for job start, re-inspection and project final. Re-inspection fees are billed at $75/hour.
All Pre-Construction meetings shall be scheduled at a maximum of 14 days prior to the job start date.
Plan Review/Development Engineering Date Approved as submitted
Pre-Construction Meeting required
Site Construction Inspector Date Approved with comments or redlines
Camera inspection of utilities required
Development Engineering Manager Date
Amy Silbaugh 08/21/2018
Qwest Corp d/b/a CenturyLink
N.354323
Amy Silbaugh
253-372-5311
amy.silbaugh@centurylink.com
2725 NE Sunset Blvd
CenturyLink to access HH2-3031 and access 6 poles for aerial placement.
Pole 6 is on private property.
North Sky Communications 260-254-6920
NORTHSC857Q4 BL.028638
MFP18005004
Scott Warlick
Holly Powers 11/30/2018
11/30/2018
CITY OF RENTON
TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
PROJECT NAME: PERMIT#
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: PHONE#:
CONTACT NAME: PHONE#:
ADDRESS: CELL#:
E-MAIL ADDRESS: FAX#:
PROJECT LOCATION: N/E/S/W OF:
WORK TIME: APPROVED BY:
WORK DATE: APPROVAL DATE:
OFFICE COPY T-
CONTRACTOR DEV. SERVICE, INSPECTION P. MILLER
DEV. SERVICE, PLAN REVIEW B. BANNWARTH
POLICE CHARLES KARLEWICZ
FIRE FIRE MARSHALL FS #13
Permit Holder agrees to all the following:
• Comply with all traffic regulations of the City of Renton and the State of Washington.
• Prepare a traffic control plan and obtain City approval of that plan. That plan shall be implemented for
all street and lane closures, and the plan shall be performed in compliance with the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Notify emergency services (253-852-2121) twenty-four (24) hours before any street or lane closures.
• Any lane or street closures not in conformance with the approved traffic control plan and/or without
notification of emergency services may result in receiving a citation for violation of R.C.W. 47.36.200
through 47.36.220, 9A.36.050 Reckless Endangerment, and other applicable State and City codes.
• Indemnify and hold harmless the City of Renton from any and all claims, actions, and judgments,
including all costs of defense and attorney’s fees incurred in defending against same, arising from and
related to implementation of the approved traffic control plans including claims arising from towing of
private vehicles and the acts of the Permit Holder’s agents and employees.
• The City of Renton shall be entitled, in its reasonable discretion, to settle claims prior to suit or
judgment, and in such event shall indemnify and hold harmless the City for any such claims paid,
including the City’s reasonable attorney’s fees and litigation costs incurred resulting from such claim.
• In the event any claim or suit is brought against City within the scope of this Agreement, Permit Holder
will pay for legal counsel chosen by the City to defend against same.
• Flagger and sign placement are subject to revision by the City Inspector on site, if needed to address
traffic or pedestrian safety or travel.
• By my signature herein, I acknowledge all the above requirements.
PRINT NAME: DATE:
SIGNATURE:
N.354323
North Sky Communications 206-962-5116
Amy Silbaugh 253-372-5311
23315 66th Ave S Kent, WA 98032
amy.silbaugh@centurylink.com 253-372-5176
2725 NE Sunset Blvd
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Amy Silbaugh
Amy Silbaugh 08/21/18
MFP18005004
Scott Warlick
9/7/2018Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 3:30PM
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• Work Zone Traffic Control shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
and shown by sketch or reference to WSDOT.
• The plan must be submitted to the City’s PW/Transportation Division for review and/or approval at least three
working days prior to work.
• Approved Temporary Traffic Control Plan must be at the work site during work hours.
• Contractor or entity must call Renton School District (425-204-4455) or any public/private agency to be affected
by a temporary lane or road closure.
• Complete assistance and accommodation shall be provided to all kinds of pedestrian traffic when sidewalk or
walkway is impeded.
• Total road closure lasting more than 24 hours is subject to the approval by the City Council.
• Any vehicle, equipment, barricade, or portable tow-away sign used within the work area must display a
company logo or any legally acceptable sign showing the company name, address, and telephone number at a
conspicuous place on the vehicle or equipment.
In the case of Temporary No Parking Zones, all the following apply in addition to previous:
• Contractor must complete form to show limits of Temporary No Parking Zone identifying barricade locations for
vacate parking or curb lane usage.
• Contractor must post notice of dates and time of Temporary No Parking Zone with at least two signs per block
72 hours in advance of effective date and time.
• The cover sheet of this Traffic Control Plan form must be attached to each Temporary No Parking Sign on the
project site.
• Temporary traffic control devices must be removed immediately when work is done or no construction activities
are going on. If deemed abandoned, City crews will remove and store them at the City’s maintenance shop
(3555 NE 2nd Street).
Comments:
SIGN SPACING
MPH "X"
45+ 500'
35 350'
30 200'
25 100'
150' Seattle
200' Sea Tac
Comments:
CHANNELIZATION SPACING
MPH TAPER TANGENT
35 / 45 30' 60'
25 / 30 20' 40'
ONE LANE TWO WAY
TAPER 50' TO 100' max
TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
JOB # N.354323 C.46
PERMIT #
KIRKLAND AVE NE @ NE 10TH ST
A0505537 - A1379676
AERIAL PLACEMENT
UNLAWFUL FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN THE CITY OF RENTON
TO ALTER THIS CERTIFIED TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
IN ANY FORM WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM:
SHARON MARTOS, TCS# 010745 sharon.martos@gmail.com
Date:08/20/2018 Author:Sharon Martos, Traffic Control Supervisor Project:N.354323 C.46
CERT:TCS # 010745 CENTURYLINK:Certified Traffic Control Plan (DO NOT ALTER)
Comments:
General Requirements
1. All signs and spacing to conform to the MUTCD and CITY OF RENTON
requirements.
2. Channelizing devices are 28" traffic cones with retroreflective material.
3. All signs are 48" x 48" B/O unless otherwise specified.
4. Alert affected local residents and businesses.
5. Crew is required to leave a minimum of 11' for lane width.
6. Work hours will be ____am to ____pm.
Comments:
MERGING TAPER LENGTH
TAPER ('L') LANE WIDTH
L
MPH 10' 11' 12'
SHIFTING 20 70 75 80
TAPER 25 105 115 165
1/2 L 30 150 165 180
35 205 225 245
SHOULDER 40 270 295 320
TAPER 45 450 495 540
1/3 L
Sharon Martos
Project # N.354323 C.46
Designed for CenturyLink by
Sharon Martos
Approved 08/20/2018
Traffic Control Supervisor
TCS # 010745
Expires: 5/30/2021
Phone 253-737-5198
sharon.martos@gmail.com
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WORK TRUCKS WILL TRAVEL
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PARKING RESTRICTED.
SIDEWALKS ARE ACCESSIBLE.
FLAGGERS WILL HOLD ALL
TRAFFIC FOR CROSSINGS.
FLAGGERS WILL ASSIST PEDESTRIANS.
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Comments:
SIGN SPACING
MPH "X"
45+ 500'
35 350'
30 200'
25 100'
150' Seattle
200' Sea Tac
Comments:
CHANNELIZATION SPACING
MPH TAPER TANGENT
35 / 45 30' 60'
25 / 30 20' 40'
ONE LANE TWO WAY
TAPER 50' TO 100' max
TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
JOB # N.354323 C.46
PERMIT #
KIRKLAND AVE NE @ NE 10TH ST
HH 2-3031
SHOULDER WORK
UNLAWFUL FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN THE CITY OF RENTON TO
ALTER THIS CERTIFIED TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
IN ANY FORM WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM:
SHARON MARTOS, TCS# 010745 sharon.martos@gmail.com
Date:08/20/2018 Author:Sharon Martos, Traffic Control Supervisor Project:N.354323 C.46
CERT:TCS # 010745 CENTURYLINK:Certified Traffic Control Plan (DO NOT ALTER)
Comments:
General Requirements
1. All signs and spacing to conform to the MUTCD and CITY OF RENTON
requirements.
2. Channelizing devices are 28" traffic cones with retroreflective material.
3. All signs are 48" x 48" B/O unless otherwise specified.
4. Alert affected local residents and businesses.
5. Crew is required to leave a minimum of 11' for lane width.
6. Work hours will be ____am to ____pm.
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Work Area
Work Truck
Cone
Spotter
Not to scale Scale Marker
SPEED
LIMIT25
Comments:
MERGING TAPER LENGTH
TAPER ('L') LANE WIDTH
L
MPH 10' 11' 12'
SHIFTING 20 70 75 80
TAPER 25 105 115 165
1/2 L 30 150 165 180
35 205 225 245
SHOULDER 40 270 295 320
TAPER 45 450 495 540
1/3 L
KIRKLAND AVE NE
NE 10TH STComments:
SW CORNER KIRKLAND AVE NE &
NE 10TH ST.
SHOULDER WORK.
SIDEWALK ACCESSIBLE.
SPOTTER WILL ASSIST
PEDESTRIANS.
Sharon Martos
Project # N.354323 C.46
Designed for CenturyLink by
Sharon Martos
Approved 08/20/2018
Traffic Control Supervisor
TCS # 010745
Expires: 5/30/2021
Phone 253-737-5198
sharon.martos@gmail.com
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HH2-3031
WORK AREA
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AHEAD
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100 ft
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CONFIDENTIAL - Disclose and
Distribute Soley to CTL Employees
Having a Need to Know
SHEET NUMBER:
SHEET 01 OF 05
Name:
Phone Number:
Name:
Phone Number:
Name:
Phone Number:
Engineering Contact
Contact Engineer
Construction Coordinator
Revision Number:
WC CLLI:
Remote Switch Key:
Project Description:
Project #:
Community Name:
Exchange Key:
SAFEWAY INC
N.354323
RENTON
RNTNWA01
EMILY STARKEL
(206) 379-6516
ROBB COWAN
(253) 229-4498
JESSE PATJENS
(425) 429-5722
TOWNSHIP:
RANGE:
SECTION:
23N
05E
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NARRATIVE / SPECIAL REMARKS
HELD ORDER INFORMATION
ASSOCIATES PROJECTS MISC. INFORMATION
Site Survey For: 2725 NE SUNSET BLVD, RENTON, WA 98056, USA
WORK LOCATION
T.23N R.05E
9
Rev 2 - Per Revised Fiber Path
Rev Date - 08/06/2018
Reviewed By - Nadim Serhal
MFP18005004
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SHEET NUMBER:
SHEET 02 OF 05
Name:
Phone Number:
Name:
Phone Number:
Name:
Phone Number:
Engineering Contact
Contact Engineer
Construction Coordinator
Revision Number:
WC CLLI:
Remote Switch Key:
Project Description:
Project #:
Community Name:
Exchange Key:
SAFEWAY INC
N.354323
RENTON
RNTNWA01
EMILY STARKEL
(206) 379-6516
ROBB COWAN
(253) 229-4498
JESSE PATJENS
(425) 429-5722
TOWNSHIP:
RANGE:
SECTION:
23N
05E
9
Revision Date:
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MFP18005004
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SHEET NUMBER:
SHEET 03 OF 05
Name:
Phone Number:
Name:
Phone Number:
Name:
Phone Number:
Engineering Contact
Contact Engineer
Construction Coordinator
Revision Number:
WC CLLI:
Remote Switch Key:
Project Description:
Project #:
Community Name:
Exchange Key:
SAFEWAY INC
N.354323
RENTON
RNTNWA01
EMILY STARKEL
(206) 379-6516
ROBB COWAN
(253) 229-4498
JESSE PATJENS
(425) 429-5722
TOWNSHIP:
RANGE:
SECTION:
23N
05E
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POF: HH & POLE VIEW
SCALE: 1:20
MFP18005004
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SHEET NUMBER:
SHEET 04 OF 05
Name:
Phone Number:
Name:
Phone Number:
Name:
Phone Number:
Engineering Contact
Contact Engineer
Construction Coordinator
Revision Number:
WC CLLI:
Remote Switch Key:
Project Description:
Project #:
Community Name:
Exchange Key:
SAFEWAY INC
N.354323
RENTON
RNTNWA01
EMILY STARKEL
(206) 379-6516
ROBB COWAN
(253) 229-4498
JESSE PATJENS
(425) 429-5722
TOWNSHIP:
RANGE:
SECTION:
23N
05E
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Revision Date:
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MARGIN LABELS
POLE VIEW
SCALE: 1:20
MFP18005004
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Having a Need to Know
SHEET NUMBER:
SHEET 05 OF 05
Name:
Phone Number:
Name:
Phone Number:
Name:
Phone Number:
Engineering Contact
Contact Engineer
Construction Coordinator
Revision Number:
WC CLLI:
Remote Switch Key:
Project Description:
Project #:
Community Name:
Exchange Key:
SAFEWAY INC
N.354323
RENTON
RNTNWA01
EMILY STARKEL
(206) 379-6516
ROBB COWAN
(253) 229-4498
JESSE PATJENS
(425) 429-5722
TOWNSHIP:
RANGE:
SECTION:
23N
05E
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Cost Breakdown - 2725 NE Sunset BLVD, Renton, WA 98056
Underground vs. Overhead Construction
Partial Underground Installation (Initial Plan)
New conduit installation (trench) 2,031.48$
Temporary Restoration, backfill, disposal fees 14,356.00$
Permanent Sidewalk Restoration 126,852.00$
Conduit Prep & Tie ins 995.21$
Underground fiber placement 694.62$
Aerial Placement 2,241.70$
Cost to build 147,171.01$
Total Underground Installation
New conduit installation (bore & trench) 37,761.48$
Restoration, backfill, disposal fees 6,606.00$
Conduit Prep & Tie ins 2,263.60$
Fiber Placement 3,285.54$
Handhole placement 1,484.42$
Cost to build 51,401.04$
Overhead Installation
Make ready work 1,708.62$
Aerial fiber placement 2,216.95$
Cost to build 3,925.57$
Cost Difference - Partial Ug. vs. Overhead 143,245.44$
Cost Multiplier 37.49
Cost Difference - Underground vs. Overhead 47,475.47$
Cost Multiplier 13.09
MFP18005004
7235 S 228th St
Kent, WA 98032
August 20, 2018
City of Renton, Department of Community & Economic Development
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
RE : Variance for overhead installation of communication lines and facilities
To whom it may concern,
This letter is being sent as a revised application for a variance to the undergrounding requirements found in Renton
Municipal Code (RMC) 4-6-090 subsection C which states that “All new electrical or communication facilities shall
be required to be installed underground”. CenturyLink is reapplying for this aerial variance with a new aerial route
due to the build costs of the original design outweighing the general welfare consideration implicit with new
underground installation:
1. Underground construction would be far more intrusive and be the cause of a greater disturbance to local
residences, when considering noise, duration of work, and pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
2. Placement and overlash of a new fiber optic cable to existing aerial facilities will not cause an adverse
impact to residents. The aerial construction will be complete within a couple of days and CenturyLink will
clean overlashed spans as necessary. In comparison, it can take several days, up to a couple weeks, to
complete all placement and restoration with the underground construction.
3. Construction of new underground facilities poses greater risk to existing underground utilities within the
work area – such as sewer, water, and existing underground power facilities.
4. As reflected in the attached price comparison for underground vs aerial overlash fiber installation regarding
this project, the cost for partial or complete underground construction would increase the cost of facility
placement by 37.49 times (about $143k) or by 13.09 times (about $47.4k), respectively, compared to
overhead facility placement.
With the approval of the variance, CenturyLink will commence with the coordination and implementation of
overhead facility installation and traffic control as required to ensure public safety. CenturyLink and its contractors
agree to follow the requirements and standards provided by the City of Renton to make certain the safe and efficient
installation of the proposed facilities.
If you have any further questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Jesse Patjens at 206-733-8591
or Jesse.Patjens@CenturyLink.com.
Sincerely,
Jesse Patjens
Construction Project Administrator
CenturyLink Local Network Implementation
MFP18005004
November 30, 2018
Jesse Patjens
Qwest Corp d/b/a CenturyLink
7235 S 228th Street
Kent, WA 98032
Via Email: Jesse.Patjens@CenturyLink.com
SUBJECT: Request for Undergrounding Exemption (N.354323, MFP18005004, 2725 NE Sunset Blvd)
Dear Ms. Silbaugh:
The City of Renton has reviewed your request to grant CenturyLink an exemption from Renton Municipal
Code (RMC) 4-6-090(C) which states that all new electrical or communication facilities shall be required
to be installed underground, pursuant to the standards of the section of RMC.
CenturyLink proposes to have North Sky Communications overlash approximately 955 lineal feet of new
48-count aerial fiber to existing Puget Sound Energy (PSE) power poles beginning on the west side of
Kirkland Avenue NE, proceeding north to the northwest corner of NE 10th Street and Kirkland Avenue NE,
then west on NE 10th Street to the south side of NE 10th Street, extending to the northwest corner of the
NE 10th Street frontage of 2725 NE Sunset Blvd, then south approximately 180 feet.
ANALYSIS: The City has considered the request for an exemption from RMC 4-6-090(D)(1)(h) i and ii. City
of Renton Municipal Code 5-19-2.B.1 and 2 states that “Except as otherwise provided herein, any
telecommunications carriers who desire to construct, install, operate, maintain, or otherwise locate
telecommunications facilities in, under, over or across any public way of the City, and to also provide
telecommunications service to persons or areas in the City, shall first obtain a franchise granting the use
of such public ways from the City pursuant to Section 5-19-3 of this Chapter.”
CenturyLink does not have a franchise agreement with the City, as its predecessor-in-interest held a
blanket grant of authority, dating back to territorial times, and therefore has unique status as compared
to other telecommunications purveyors. Per Eric J. Schwalb, Senior Corporate Counsel for CenturyLink,
RCW Section 35.99.030 states that a city or town may not require a “master permit” from service
providers seeking access to public rights-of-way who have an existing statewide grant, as Century Link
has. Furthermore, the Washington State Constitution, Article XII, Section 19, grants the right to construct
and maintain lines of telegraph and telephone within this state. While we concur that VOIP is allowed per
the RCW and Washington State Constitution, cable service is not a right granted without a franchise.
Therefore, this analysis will focus on the overhead fiber proposed to be installed for Data/VOIP, and not
the provision of future cable.
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In addition, staff considered RMC 4-6-090.D. which allows for exemptions due to technological difficulties;
when costs outweigh the general welfare consideration implicit in underground installation; or, if the
growth pattern of the area has not been sufficiently established to determine the ultimate service routes.
In this instance, the portion of the route proposed for aerial installation is in an area where cost to
underground one utility service will be cost prohibitive.
DECISION: The requested exemption from underground utility installation requirements RMC4-6-090 (C)
as requested by the applicant for the Project Reach is approved with conditions subject to the conditions
below as the request complies with exemption criteria of RMC 4-6-090(D)(1)(h) i and ii.
Conditions of Approval:
1. Any existing height violations within the Project Reach must be resolved at the time of
construction. New aerial lines within the Project Reach must have a minimum vertical
clearance of 15’-6”.
2. Any abandoned or unused lines within the Project Reach must be removed at the time that
construction is taking place.
3. A traffic control plan must be separately submitted to the City, and no construction may take
place until the City has approved a traffic control plan.
4. The new aerial fiber lines within the Project Reach must be converted to underground
facilities in the future, at Century Link’s cost, when any one of the following events occurs: (1)
any other utilities are undergrounded within the Project Reach, (2) a joint use trench is
proposed by a franchisee within the Project Reach, in which case Century Link shall participate
in the joint use trench installation for the purpose of undergrounding its aerial lines, or (3) a
conduit is made available within the Project Reach that will accommodate the aerial lines.
The new aerial lines must be undergrounded within one year, or approved otherwise by the
City, from the first event triggering the requirement to underground the aerial lines.
This decision to approve the exemption with conditions is subject to a fourteen (14) day appeal period
from the date of this letter per RMC 4-8-110. Any appeals of the administrative decision must be filed
with the City Clerk, along with the required appeal fee, by 5:00 pm, December 14, 2018.
Sincerely,
Brianne Bannwarth, PE
Development Engineering Manager
cc: C.E. “Chip” Vincent, CED Administrator
Gregg Zimmerman, PW Administrator
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Justin Johnson, Civil Engineer II
Scott Warlick, Engineering Specialist II
Holly Powers, Permit Technician
Pat Miller, Construction Inspection Supervisor
Amy Silbaugh, CenturyLink amy.silbaugh@centurylink.com
Franchise Permits