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J. HANSON CONSULTING LLC
December 21, 2015
Development Engineering Manager
1055 So Grady Way
Renton WA 98057
Subject: Waiver ( Fee in lieu of ) for off site improvements and dedication on 116th Ave SE.
Dear Staff:
We are applying for a waiver (fee in lieu of) for curbs, gutters, sidewalks and street drainage along 116th Ave SE. Bilti Short Plat. We are also asking the city to approve the short
plat without street dedication on 116th Ave SE. There are no such improvements along the east side of 116th Ave SE in this area.
RMC Section 4-9-060 allows for a waiver (fee in lieu of) for street improvements under special conditions.
Justification for the waiver (fee in lieu of) is as follows:
116th Ave SE street has no curbs, gutters, sidewalks or storm drainage from along the east side of the street. The lots to the north are developed with single family residences on each
lot at this time. The right of way along the east side has a consistent width to the north and south of this lot.
No construction plans have been created for such improvements. The amount of material or costs are not determined.
Construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and drainage improvements for such a short distance will create a hazard since there are no such adjacent improvements, to the north or south
of the site. A coordinated design is needed for improvements for the entire street in the future.
No adverse impacts will occur to other properties in the area since the street will remain usable as it is now. A ten foot landscape strip will be provided for the lot frontage on the
street.
Please review the application and if additional information is needed or if you have any questions please contact us.
Thank You:
Jim Hanson