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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05_Proj NarrativeR:\Projects\349 (prospect development)\007-15 (Weston North)\Archive\Submittals\Prelim Submittal\Word Docs\5_Proj Narrative.doc 2/5/2016 -1- Project Narrative Weston Heights North Preliminary Short Plat -- Renton, Washington  Project Name: Weston Heights North Preliminary Short Plat  Project Size: The total site is approximately 2.47 acres.  Location of Site: The project is located at 702 Nile Ave. N.E. Please see the neighborhood detail map for the specific location.  Permits required: Demolition Permit, Right of Way Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit (under separate cover)  Parcel Numbers: 1123059002, 947794TR-L  Current zoning: Residential R-4 du/ac Surrounding zoning: North: (R-4) Unincorporated King County South: (R-4) Unincorporated King County West: (R-4) Unincorporated King County East: (R-4) Unincorporated King County  Current use: The site currently has one single-family detached home and quonset.  Special site features: The site is located at the tip of a wetland, located in the south central region.  Soil type and Drainage: King County Soils Report the site is entirely underlain by Alderwood gravelly sandy loam. Drainage will be provided by the proposed storm system.  Proposed property use: The proposal is to subdivide the property into 6 single-family detached (5 proposed, 1 existing), fee simple lots. Net Density will be 2.79 DU/AC. The 5 proposed lots range from 7,100 sf to 8,400 sf, while the existing lot is approximately 32,000 sf.  Access: The project proposes to maintain the current private access from Nile Ave NE for the western existing lot and proposes 5 separate private lot accesses from NE 7th Pl.  Off-site improvements: Frontage improvements along both Nile Ave NE and NE 7th Pl will be included.  Total Est. Cons.: $ 300,000  Est. Fair Market: $ 446,000 R:\Projects\349 (prospect development)\007-15 (Weston North)\Archive\Submittals\Prelim Submittal\Word Docs\5_Proj Narrative.doc 2/5/2016 -2-  Quantity and type of fill: At this point in the design process, the site is anticipated to excavate 99 cubic yards and fill of approximately 3229 cubic yards. The applicant will submit the appropriate forms when needed.  Trees to be removed: Efforts will be made to retain trees where feasible and within the wetland/wetland buffers. There are approximately 30 trees on-site, varying in type and size. An existing tree will be removed as part of Private Road C installation, at the southeast corner of the project site. The remainder of the trees will be protected, and are to remain. The required amount of trees to save are 3, which is less than the number being saved.  Land dedication: The proposed right-of-way improvements to Nile Ave NE include a 6.5-foot dedication to the City of Renton. The proposed right-of- way improvements to NE 7th Pl include a 12.5-foot dedication to the City of Renton.  Proposed job shacks: The site may have a construction trailer during the construction of the development.  Modifications: The project uses R-6 small cluster development standards. The wetland buffer is being reduced from 75-ft to 52.65-ft. The disturbed buffer is being enhanced. The project requests a street improvement modification along Nile Avenue NE.  Distance to wetland: The closest work to the wetland will be 50’.  Obstructed views Currently, there are no views other than the existing trees on-site. The wetland area will remain as will the majority of trees on-site. Any views that would be obstructed are already being obstructed.