HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOR(4)_Direct Connect Noise Variance_LUA16-000770November1,2016Towhomitmayconcern:IamwritingtodaytomakemystatementbepartofProjectName/Number:WSDOT1405/SR167DirectConnectNoiseVariance,LUA16-000770,V-HHereismyconcern.Iliveat517MainAvenueSouth.AfourplextightacrossRentonCityHall.IcantellyouasIhavelivedhereforjustshof9yearsthatanyroadworkperformedon1-405isincrediblynoiseinvasive.Allowmetosharemyexperience.Thelasttimethat1-405finthevicinityofmyhomeaddress)wentthroughmajorrepairs,Iandmyneighborsspentmostofthetimewiththedoors/windowsfacing1-405closed.Thenoisefrommachineryissimplytooloud.Wedonothavenoisecancellingwallandsowegetthefullbruntofthenoisebeingdone.Thenoticestatesthattheworktobedoneis7daysaweek,8a.m.-5p.m.Forme,Icannotgothroughthisagain.Itaffectsmylivelyhood.Iambutoneperson.IknowthatIcannotstoptheproject,nordoIwishtoo.Hereismyquestion.HasthecityofRentonand/orWSDOTconsideredtoprovideforinterestedpartiesafundtoallowforresidentstomovefromtheircurrenthomesinordertoavoidthe3yearsofnoiseandlivelihooddisturbance?Iliveinafourplex,wheremylandladyhasbuckedthetrendandhasdoneherbesttokeeptherentpricescontrolledandaffordable.IamafraidthatifIlooktomove,my1bedroomapartmentrentcouldeasilyincrease50%ormoreinotherareasofRenton.IcantellyouthatIcannotaffordtomove,butIdonotbelieveIshouldbemadetosufferfor3yearswiththisintensenoiseinvasion.IamsendingthisletterinlieuofmyattendingthePublicHeating.However,ifyouwouldlikeformetoattend,pleaseletmeknow.Also,Iknowthenoticesaystopresentmyresponse,withintwoweeksofthedateofNoticeofOctober21,2016,butpleaseknotthatIdidnotgetthisletteruntillastweek.Iamhopingthisisallowedtobeenteredintorecord.rappreciatearespOmarHernandez‘5)77)7m;,itVffS.thi‘)S7D/,--5’
CITY OF—‘Renton 0
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING
DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION:
PROJECT NAME/NUMBER:
October 21,2016
WSDOT 1-405/SR 167 Direct Connect Noise Variance,LUA16-000770,V-H
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)is requesting a noise variance from
RMC 8-7-2 (Noise Regulations,Maximum Environmental Noise Levels)to allow for 845 non-consecutive nights of
construction work for the l-405/SR167 Direct Connect project.The work includes construction &hauling over a 36-
month period at different locations along the project limits.The project includes work from 8pm to 5am on weekdays,
Saturdays,and Sundays.The project also requires a variance from RMC 4-4-030C.2&3 to perform the above construction
outside of code established work hours.Construction is proposed from November 22,2016 -November 21,2019.
WSDOT would build a new flyover ramp connecting the High Occupancy Toll (HOT)lanes on SR 167 to the High
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)lanes on 1-405.The project limits extend on SR 167 from milepost (MP)24.5 at S 180th St to
MP 27.3,and on 1-405 from MP 1.3 to MP 4.3 at N 4th St.
Proposed work includes geotechnical drilling,demolition,building a fly-over ramp,rebuilding existing on and off-ramps,
reconstructing portions of nearby local streets,relocating a noise wall,adding a raised earthen berm,,ditches,culverts,
catch basins,storm water treatment facilities,pavement markings,traffic signals,signs,ramp meters,and rebuilding
electrical cabinetry and wiring.
PROJECT LOCATION:
APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON:
CITY OF RENTON CONTACT:
PERMITS/REVIEW REQUESTED:
LOCATION WHERE APPLICATION MAY
BE REVIEWED:
1-405/SR 167
Washington State Dept.of Transportation,Linda Cooley,(425)456-4586
Rohini Nair,Project Manager,(425)-430-7298,rnair@rentonwa.gov
Noise Variance
Department of Community &Economic Development (CED)—Planning
Division,6th Floor Renton City HaIl,1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98057
If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project,complete this form and
return to:City of Renton,CED —Planning Division,1055 So.Grady Way,Renton,WA 98057.
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PUBLIC HEARING:Public hearing is tentatively scheduled for November 8,2016 before the Renton
Hearing Examiner in Renton Council Chambers at 12:00 PM on the 7th floor of
Renton City Hall located at 1055 South Grady Way.
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Rohini Nair,Plan Reviewer,CED-Planning
Division,1055 South Grady Way,6th fir,Renton,WA 98057,by 5:00 p.m.two weeks after date of notice of application.
If you have questions about this proposal,or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by
mail,contact Rohini Nair.Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will
be notified of any decision on this project.
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