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September 1, 2020
SENT BY EMAIL: hamidkorasani@vahoo.com
Hamid G. Korasani, P. E.
SAZEI Design Group, LLC
6608 110th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98033
Re: Hearing Date: Appeal to the Hearing Examiner
24th Street Appeal (LUA-19-000062)
Dear Mr. Korasani:
Your virtual/telephonic hearing has been schedule and will be held regarding your appeal (received on
8/3/2020 also attached) by the Renton Hearing Examiner on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
by means of the Zoom video-conferencing web application which includes a local phone-in option. You
may attend the hearing virtually/telephonically:
1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link:
https:/ us02web.zoom.us/j/82982569571?pwd=ZzdOTDZ5b0xCVTdNTTBwaGZoQ0d5Zz09
2. By video conference via the Zoom app:
Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 829 8256 9571 - Password: 430956
3. By telephone:
Call 253-215-8782/ Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 829 8256 9571- Password: 430956
If your case is called and you are not present, your appeal may be automatically denied. If you do not
plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Cindy Moya at cmova@rentonwa.gov in advance
1055 South Grady Way,Renton,WA 98057 • 425-430-6510 • Fax 425-430-6516 • rentonwa.gov
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September 1, 2020
of the hearing date.
Sincerely,
P;A
Jason A. Seth, CMC
City Clerk
Appeal Attached
cc: Hearing Examiner
Chip Vincent, CED Administrator
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
Vanessa Dolbee, Current Planning Manager
Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager
Rob Shuey, Building Official
Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
Jennifer Cisneros, Planning Technician
Julia Medzegian, City Council Liaison
3 Parties of Record by email
McDowell - Party of Record by regular mail
SAZE/Design Group, LLC
6608 110th Ave.N.E. Tel: (425)214-2280
Kirkland,WA.98033
July 31, 2020
REQUESTING FOR FORMAL APPEAL RELATED TO:
AMENDED DECISION DATED July 20, 2020
Via Email to City of Renton Clark Office& certified Mail dated August 03, 2020
Ms. Jennifer T. Henning, Planning Director
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA. 98057
Ms. Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA. 98057
Ms. Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA. 98057 .
City Clerk Office, Hearing Examiner
City of Renton
1055 South Grady Way
Renton, WA. 98057
Project: Project File Number: PR19-000131
Project Land Use Number: LUA19-000062, Sh-P, MOD
Project Name: 24th Street Short Plat
Project Owner: Tuscany Construction, LLC
Parcel#0323059245—Zoning: R-4
Project Scope: (2) lot Short Plat
Subject: Appealing the Decision realted to Amended Administrative Decision Dated
July 20, 2020 under amended decision & condition of approval item #4.
Requesting to revert the decision to previously approved decision dated
October 4th, 2019
This firm (As an Authorized Agent), has been retained and represents Mr. Elshan Aliyev, the
owner of the residential real property located at 4730 NE 24th Street, Renton WA 98059.
This appeal request seeks the condition of the short plat (Mentioned above) as amended on
July 20, 2020 to be reverted back to conditions described under item 4 of the original
decision and conditions of approval dated October 04, 2019.
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Subsequent to email received from Ms. Angelea Weihs dated July 21, 2020 (Copy Attached)
in regards to rescinding the previous decision by the City Technical Committee via formal
decision report dated October 04, 2019, We are hereby submitting our "Appeal Request"to
seek administrative reconsideration and approval to revert the decision related to the fence
along NE 24th Street proposed short plat and Mr. Aliyev personal/private property.
As we discussed during several meeting(s) and follow up correspondences with Ms. Angelea
Weihs, Associate Planner, Ms. Jennifer T. Henning, Planning Director, and Ms. Brianne
Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager, we strongly feel that the removal of the
fence requirement from the conditions of the short plat approval will cause safety and
financial burdens to Mr. Aliyev and his Property.
During our meeting at City hall on June 28th, 2019 and subsequent emails we had agreed and
confirmed the need for the fence to be constructed between to the two properties. This will
ensure that the occupants of the new short plat lots cannot illegally use Mr. Aliyev Private
Street. Although there were no explanation provided in the Amended decision dated July 20,
2020, Ms. Angelea Weihs had expressed concerns with safety and dangerous conditions
created by this short plat as a result suggesting for the fence to be removed. It should be noted
that creating a safe access for both pedestrians and vehicles should not burden the neighboring
property(Mr. Aliyev's Property). The short plat proposal must include alternatives for a safe
access without impacting the private road owned by Mr. Aliyev. Any modifications to the
short plat must include schemes to eliminate the so called "Determined dangerous
conditions". The proposed short plat should not be approved without proper requirements for
safe access within the short plat property, and without any encroachment and dependency on
neighboring property. It should also be noted that there are no explanations or supporting
documents as to why the decision of October 04, 2019 was amended. Again the use of
adjacent properties to eliminate dangerous conditions created by this short plat proposal is
unfair, illegal, and should not be allowed.
Below, please refer to our mutual understanding of our discussions on June 28th, 2019, where
the need for the fence was discussed in length and determined that it would be required as a
part of the short plat conditions of approval:
1) The details of short plat proposal was discussed during our in person meeting on June
28th, 2020 with Both Ms. Angelea Weihs, and Ms. Brianne Bannwarth, where it was
explained that the access to the short plat would be via a new separate road and directly from
the Duvall Ave NE. A new privacy fence would be installed along the border of NE 24th
Street between the short plat and Mr. Aliyev private road. There will be NO vehicular access
from the short plat onto NE 24th Street(A private Road).
2) Furthermore,NE 24th Street is considered a part of Mr. Aliyev's Property and is
serving as a private road for residences from Mr. Aliyev house toward Duvall Ave. There has
been traffic from the sub-division from 140th Ave SE (to the east)through this private road
and due the risks involved; Mr. Aliyev was considering to close this access road and we
agreed that City would "NOT" have any objections toward closing this private road with the
understating that the city will have access for utilities maintenance, etc. "ONLY". Mr. Alyev
will be obtaining a permission from the fire department to ensure this will not impede their
access before closing the access from 140th Ave SE permanently.
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3) A new Green fence shall be installed along the north shoulder ofNE 24th to secure the
property.
4) Mr. Aliyev has the right to put fencing on his property boundary (including the
easement) along the southern property line on NE 24th Street adjoining the short plat
development.
Request for Appeal
The request for this appeal is to reconsider and revisit the requirements related to the amended
decision item#4 dated July 20, 2020 and reverting the decision so the construction of the
fence along the northern property line of the short plat between the short plat and Mr. Aliyev
property on NE 24th Street can be mandated as it was under original conditions of approval
Dated October 04, 2019.
This request along with the related supporting documents are in accordance with City of
Renton Appeal Process (RCW 43.21.C.075 (3) and WAC 19-11-680), and it is governed by
RMC 4-8-110 Renton Municipal Code
We trust that this letter sufficiently addresses the request for appeal related to the amended
conditions of approval. If you have any questions regarding this request or require further
clarifications, please feel free to contact me at (425) 214-2280, or via e-mail at
hamidkorasani@yahoo.com. Your swift response to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
SAZEI(' Design Group, LLC
J�amii ,orasan
Hamid G. Korasani, P. E.
Principal
Attachments:
CC-Via email Dated August 03, 2020:
Mr. Elshan Aliyev, Property Owner
Ms. Ms. Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
Ms. Jennifer T. Henning, Planning Director
Ms. Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager
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Elshan Aliyev<aliyev1969@yahoo.com>
To:Hamid Korasani
Mon,Jul 27 at 2:45 PM
flepecbulaeMoe c006uleHlle From:Angelea Weihs<aweihs@rentonwa.gov>
To: aliyev1969@yahoo.com <aliyev1969@yahoo.com>
Sent: eropHt7K, 21 mom 2020 r., 13:51:54 GMT-7
Subject: RE: City of Renton: 24th Street Short Plat, LUA19-000062, SHPL-A
Hello Mr.Aliyev,
I wanted to make sure you noted the changes to the conditions of approval as they are related to your
concerns regarding the fence. Unfortunately, additional review necessitated the removal of the
condition of approval regarding the fence, as it was determined to be dangerous. See the link below to
see the report, which includes instructions for appeal.
Have a great day!
Angelea Weihs
Associate Planner, City of Renton
1055 S. Grady Way •
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 430-7312
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