HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Morse_Comment_Letter_190307.pdfMarch 6, 2019
TO: CITY OF RENTON FROM: KEITH H. MORSE
CED – Planning Division Property Owner
Attention: Matthew F. Herrera 10616 SE 199th Street
1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055
Renton, WA 98057 Parcel: 0522059188
RE: PR19-000075 Madueno Short Plat/LUA19-000029
Dear Mr. Herrera:
This letter is in response to the Notice of Application for the Short Plat referenced
above. It contains my request to become a party of interest and preliminary
comments and requests.
Request for me to become Party of Interest
As owner of the parcel shown above with my name, let it be known I am an
interested party. Please add me to your list.
Keith H. Morse
10616 SE 199th Street
Renton, WA 98055-7331
Keithmorse@cableone.net
208-522-4896 or 208-521-9211
Concerns I would like to see addressed in writing and at public meeting(s):
I. South property line
A. When the project property was surveyed a few months ago, a property
corner marker was placed for the four corners of the project parcel. The
southwest corner marker is placed a couple of feet inside our existing
yard fence. The southeast corner marker is similarly placed inside the
fence of the east adjacent property on the south property line. Thus, i t
appears that the north fences of all seven existing parcels on the south
property line are north of the surveyed line. How will this situation affect
the project and our existing yards and fences?
B. Will the new home lots and storm water retention pond area have fences
on their south boundaries? If so, what type of fences and what impact
will they have on existing fences?
II. West property line
A. There is currently an open storm water conveyance ditch at the west
side of the project running along the east side of 106th Ave SE. This
drainage ditch is open to the south along the west-most parcel, then
covered from SE 199th St and the next two parcels south. To the north,
the drainage is covered at the church parcel, then open for the next two
parcels before going underground. Will this ditch be covered along the
project parcel?
B. If the ditch is covered along the project parcel, how will it interface with
the ditch along other parcels?
1. If the ditch is covered along the project parcel, would it be
appropriate to cover additional sections of the ditch at this time?
2. Will the project include parking, curbs, or sidewalks along the west
side?
III. Reduction in Privacy If the single-family homes are created at more than
one level, the privacy of all properties on the north side of 199th Street will
be violated.
IV. Rental vs. Owner-Occupied If properties developed are owner-occupied
the crime level can be minimized.
V. Reduction in rats, racoons, coyotes, etc. The area to be developed with six
single-family homes will bring about a reduction in the number of animals
and associated diseases, etc.
As other neighbors review the application discuss it amongst themselves, it should
be expected that additional questions and concerns will arise.
Thank you for your efforts regarding our questions and concerns.
Sincerely,
Keith H. Morse
cc: Dale & Joan Smith, next-door neighbors