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From:Clark Close
Sent:Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:24 AM
To:'JEFF@TREPANIER-NUGENT.COM'
Subject:RE: Party of Record/Public Comments 2022-01-24 07:23 AM(PST) Submission
Notification
Mr. Nugent,
Thank you for your initial comments related to Kennydale Gateway (LUA22-000011) wherein you’ve indicated that you
look for equitable solutions and have concerns about the proposed project. You’ve noted that nice weather brings
visitors to the May Creek Delta via Barbee Mill’s Open Space and Native Growth Protection Area near N 40th Pl and this
results in an increased number of visitors parking in the Barbee Mill development who participate in activities (such as
swimming and off-leash dog walking) that lead to stresses on wildlife/natural areas and disturbing of the peace. As part
of the development of the 23-acre Barbee Mill site, the approved plans included a passive pedestrian trail along May
Creek. The residential development at Barbee Mill was permitted provided the development provided reasonable public
access to and along the water’s edge of Lake Washington and May Creek. The current proposed project is subject to
public access development standards to meet the specific policies and regulations of the Shoreline Master Program and
parking regulations (RMC 4-4-080). The Kennydale Gateway project is proposing 404 total on-site parking spaces for the
mixed-use development. In addition, the proposed project is subject to the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (2007).
The City of Renton has adopted rules and regulations which are designed to ensure safe and attractive neighborhoods.
The City's Code Compliance and Enforcement Program are intended to assist in this growth process by providing
enforcement of these rules and regulations in a responsible, fair, courteous, and impartial manner. Code complaints are
vital to ensuring our communities are clean and safe. You may express concerns to the City of Renton via Renton
Responds by leaving a message on the 24-hour Reporting Hotline 425-430-7373.
Please note that staff is in the process of rescheduling the public hearing to be a night meeting. Additional project
information is available by clicking here. Your initial comments and your six (6) possible solutions for this proposed
project will be added to the public record for consideration by the reviewing official and you have been added as a party
of record.
Thank you for your interest in this project. If you have any further questions or comments moving forward please feel
free to contact me.
Regards,
CLARK CLOSE, Senior Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
Virtual Permit Center | Online Applications and Inspections
(425) 430-7289 | cclose@rentonwa.gov
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Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 7:23 AM
To: Party of Record <POR@rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Party of Record/Public Comments 2022-01-24 07:23 AM(PST) Submission Notification
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Party of Record/Public Comments 2022-01-24 07:23 AM(PST) was submitted by Guest on 1/24/2022 10:23:11 AM
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Name Value
NameFile: PR22-000019 Kennydale Gateway / LUA22-000011, SA-M, SA-H, SS
Gender Mr.
Name Jeff Nugent
Address: 4051 WILLIAMS AVE, N. RENTON, WA 98056
Email JEFF@TREPANIER-NUGENT.COM
Phone 9548296640
Party of Record Only
Comments
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Kennydale Gateway project. I appreciate the
thoughtful consideration of all stakeholders' concerns, and I look for equitable solutions, not
impediments to progress. I live in the southern section of the Barbee Mill community, directly
across from the small bridge that connects Williams Avenue North to Wells Avenue North. I am
deeply concerned about the Kennydale Gateway projects' impact on a current issue in my section
of Barbee Mill; At the southeast corner of the small bridge is a trail that grants public access to
lake Washington. The Summer weather brings many visitors to the path and May Creek's delta.
There can be as many as fifteen vehicles parked on the bridge and neighborhood streets on
weekends. Visitors can be seen loading and unloading personal watercraft from their cars, then
portaging them down the trail for launch in the shallow water. Many visitors swim there even
though swimming is prohibited. The area is now a defacto off-leash dog park that further stresses
the wildlife, not to mention the dog poop. Sometimes, teenage visitors will socialize in the area
after dark, disturbing the peace. This section of Barbee Mill also suffers from package theft at
alarming rates. It appears that this small public lake access point will be the only place residents of
Kennydale Gateway will be able to access the lake. I believe this will significantly negatively impact
the Barbee Mill community. The increased activity will disturb the natural environment, possibly
affecting the Bald Eagle nest and the Salmone spawning. Where will all these people park as they
unload their watercraft? Our neighborhood streets have limited capacity for parking. Our
designated guest parking spots are not for visitors who are not actual guests of residents. The
increased utilization of the access trail may increase the homeowners association costs to
maintain and secure the area. That is an unfair burden for those who live in Barbee Mill. The
increased traffic may also negatively impact the quality of life of Barbee Mill residents, making it a
less desirable place to live, thereby lowering home equity. I believe you can not consider the
Kennydale Gateway project without considering the impact on the lake access point in Barbee
Mill. With that, I offer some possible solutions: 1) The cessation of the project. 2) Permit Barbee
Mill to gate the community. 3) Prohibit public access. 4) Limit access to the area to Barbee Mill
residents only by installing a locked gate at the trailhead similar to the one at the clubhouse. 5) no
parking signs on the bridge and adjacent streets with strict towing enforcement authorized by
residents. 6) Prohit the launching of personal watercraft from the area. At a minimum, please
strongly consider #5 and #6. Again, thank you for the opportunity to comment.
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