HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Letter_of_Understanding_Geologic_Risk_211214_v1KENNYDALE GATEWAY LLC
505 5TH AVE SOUTH
SUITE 900
SEATTLE, WA 98104
August 2, 2021
Clark H. Close, Senior Planner
Department of Community and Economic Development
City of Renton
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
RE: Letter of Understanding Geologic Risk – Kennydale Gateway Development,
4350 Lake Washington Boulevard (the “Property”)
Dear Clark,
Based on the GIS mapping of critical areas within the City of Renton, and as validated by the
Geotechnical Engineering Design Study for the Pan Abode Redevelopment Site prepared by Hart
Crowser, Inc. and dated May 20, 2021, the Property contains a “High Seismic” Geologically
Hazardous Critical Area due to the presence of soils that may liquefy during an earthquake. We
are providing this letter in response to the High Seismic designation per your request and the
City’s application requirements for Master Plan and Site Plan review.
As the owner, Kennydale Gateway LLC acknowledges that the Property contains a High Seismic
hazard for soil liquefaction as described in RMC 4-3-050.G.5.d, and that the Property is subject
to the provisions of RMC 4-3-050 related to Geologically Hazardous Critical Areas. Kennydale
Gateway LLC further understands and acknowledges that there are unique risks associated with
development of the Property based on the High Seismic designation. The proposed development
on the Property is being designed and engineered in light of these risks and in compliance with
the requirements of the 2018 International Building Code and the City’s other applicable
regulations, but Kennydale Gateway LLC acknowledges and accepts that all risks cannot be
eliminated.
Kennydale Gateway LLC agrees to inform all subsequent owners, successors, and assigns with
an interest in the Property, and any prospective purchasers of an interest in the Property that (a) it
contains a High Seismic Geologically Hazardous Critical Area, and (b) there are risks associated
with the Property and development thereon based on that designation.
We trust this letter meets your needs. Please let us know if you have any questions, or if
additional information is required.
Sincerely,
Kennydale Gateway LLC
By: City Investors LLC, its sole member
By
Ada M. Healey, Vice President
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