HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Response_Ltr_Ishii_190529May 29, 2019
Kay Ishii
15822 SE 143rd St
Renton, WA 98059
SUBJECT: Sumpter Short Plat / LUA19-000091 SHPL-A, MOD
Dear Ms. Ishii:
Thank you for your comments regarding the Sumpter Short Plat. You have been added as a Party of Record for this project and your comments have been added to the official file for consideration
by the decision maker.
In your letter you cited concerns regarding adding additional traffic onto the existing intersection at 156th Avenue SE and SE 142nd Place. The City shares those concerns and for that
reason, the proposed subdivision would not have direct access to that intersection. The only means of access for the new homes would be via the proposed extension of 158th Ave SE.
You also noted concerns regarding safety for children in the neighborhood who would be walking to the school bus stop. As a part of our review, we will take into consideration safe walking
conditions for kids walking to school. The proposed short plat would include sidewalks along the public street frontage, which would separate pedestrians from vehicular traffic and increase
safety for pedestrians around the development.
In addition, you expressed concerns regarding the large number of trees on the project site. The applicant is proposing to retain a large number of mature trees along the south property
line. Those trees are proposed to be protected in perpetuity within a tree protection easement. It is intended that these trees would continue to provide a buffer between the proposed
homes and existing development to the south of the project site.
Please contact me at (425) 430-6598 or jding@rentonwa.gov if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Jill Ding
Senior Planner