HomeMy WebLinkAboutSNP1-ProjectNarrativeSunset Neighborhood Park – Project Narrative
December 22, 2016
Project Description:
The City of Renton is proposing to construct, in two phases, the Sunset Neighborhood Park in the Sunset Highlands, on land encircled by Sunset Lane NE and NE 10th Street, and across
the street from the King County Highlands Library. The park will feature a restroom, plazas with seating, playground and fitness areas, picnic area, interactive water feature, perimeter
walking path and open lawn areas.
Project Name/Size/Location:
Sunset Neighborhood Park/3.2 acres/2805 NE 10th Street
Land Use Permits:
Site Plan, Drainage Report, Construction Stormwater Permit, City of Renton building permits
Zoning:
Center Village
Current Site Use:
Vacant
Special Site Features:
None
Soil Type and Drainage Conditions:
Ragnar-Indianola association with a high capacity for infiltration, and Arents, Alderwood material, with a low to moderately low capability to transmit water.
Proposed Use of the Property:
A neighborhood park as described above, intended primarily for residents within a one-half mile radius.
Plats:
N/A
Access:
Access to the park will be via the encircling streets of Sunset Lane NE and NE 10th Street, with public transportation available on nearby Sunset Boulevard NE.
Proposed Off-Site Improvements:
None as a part of this park construction, although the city’s Transportation Division is reconstructing the two streets encircling the park, with new sidewalks and utilities.
Total Estimated Construction Cost:
Phase I - $ 2,400,000
Phase II - $ 3,500,000
Estimated Quantities for Grading:
Note to Reviewer: Grades within the park may vary six to eight inches due to revision of the Sunset Lane CIP project. Estimated grading quantities for grading adjustment have been reflected
in Sunset Neighborhood Park project's SEPA Checklist. Once the Sunset Lane CIP grading has been finalized, Sunset Neighborhood Park construction will reflect the grading adjustment.
Per the Permit submittal for Sunset Neighborhood Park, the quantities below are used:
Approximate excavation and removal – 6,000 cubic yards
Approximate import of fil – 1,300 cubic yards
Number of Trees to be Removed:
There are no trees on the project site.
Explanation of any Land to be Dedicated to the City:
N/A
Proposed Job Shacks, etc.:
None
Proposed Modifications:
None
Distance from the Nearest Wetland or Stream:
One mile from Lake Washington
Distance to the Ordinary High Water Mark:
N/A
Description of the Nature of the Existing Shoreline:
N/A
Approximate Location and Number of Residential Units:
None