HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1_Bryant Motors COWFrom: Alex Morganroth
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 2:39 PM
To: 'dmd821@aol.com'
Subject: RE: Bryant Motors
Hi Diane,
Thank you for your comments regarding the Verizon Cell-on-Wheels – they have been added to the
record and will be considered during our evaluation of the Temporary Use Permit request. The city is
aware of the applicant’s screening issues and will consider that factor during the evaluation.
Thank you,
Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
(425) 430-7219 | amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
From: dmd821@aol.com [mailto:dmd821@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 9:27 AM
To: Alex Morganroth <AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Bryant Motors
This note comes to confirm the verbal message that I left you early in July.
I am a party of record in the Bryant Motors Verizon Cell Tower Temporary Permit Matter.
I have concerns with the aesthetics of the project - poignantly the screening.
The property first put green screening that was immediately covered with graffiti and went for some period
of time without remediation or removal.
The property then had a bunching of trees placed in pots around the fencing.
The trees have since died and now are dead trees sitting in pots which is incredibly unsightly.
It's my understanding Verizon has known about this defect for some time yet has failed to remedy the
same.
This causes concern as (1) we are in the neighborhood and this causes unsightly blight for the
surrounding properties and (2) it is a condition of the permitting and Verizon is failing to uphold this
standard.
Thank you for your allowance to submit this in written confirmation after July 10th as the original message
was left for Mr Morganroth timely.
Diane Dobson
425.980.9176
806 N Riverside Dr
Renton WA 98057
From: Alex Morganroth
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2018 9:22 AM
To: 'Lachlan Willis'
Subject: RE: Renewal of COW 111 Meadow
Hi Lachlan,
Thank you for your comments – I will add them to the project record and they will be considered by staff
when evaluating the Temporary Use Permit (LUA18-000405) request.
I do want to clarify that Verizon (or any other person/company) has the right to apply for any type of
permit, regardless of issues that came up with previous projects. That being said, the applicant’s current
non-compliance with the screening requirements will certainly be considered when evaluating the
permit request.
Feel free to contact me with any further questions or comments.
Thank you,
Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
(425) 430-7219 | amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
From: Lachlan Willis [mailto:lachlanwillis@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2018 5:46 PM
To: Alex Morganroth <AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Renewal of COW 111 Meadow
I am outraged that this is even being proposed. They have not lived up their end of the deal twice
for upkeep of "screening". This company cares nothing for our city and only makes changes
when they are sited for it. Which they were once and brought in screening and you told me you
were looking into it after I notified you that most was gone or dead.
This was a temporary fix while they look d for permant solutions... Not a permanent solution.
Please pass on my EXTREME aggregation as it seems the city does not care for this
neighborhood but only for businesses wanting to use and abuse us. I don't see these in the
Highlands nore in the Kennydale area of near the lake.
I would like to continue to be a person contacted and require addition information as they
obviously plan to continue to one up their request until there will be a permanent cell tower
here.
Sincerely,
Lachlan Willis (resident, homeowner, and teacher in Renton)
From: Alex Morganroth
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 8:08 AM
To: 'Kathleen Booher'
Subject: RE: Verizon COW @ 111 Meadow
Hi Kathleen,
Thank you for your comments – they have been added to the record and will be considered during our
evaluation of the Temporary Use Permit request. The city is aware of the applicant’s screening issues
and will consider that factor during the evaluation as well.
Thank you,
Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
(425) 430-7219 | amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
From: Kathleen Booher [mailto:kbooher@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2018 1:40 PM
To: Alex Morganroth <AMorganroth@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Verizon COW @ 111 Meadow
Alex,
I would like to remain a party of record for the COW.
Kathleen Booher
809 N. 2nd St.
Renton, WA 98057
kbooher@gmail.com
I would also like to express my frustration in Verizon's inability to meet the basic requirements
of their permit. The screen is dead. It is a fire hazard and cover for transients. It has become a
safety hazard for our community. It seems, from my perspective, Verizon isn't concerned about
our community. The COW has an impact. Their inability to be responsible in meeting basic
requirements is very concerning and has an impact. I understand there is a need, but I don't
believe this is an appropriate location. This location on Bronson Way is a gateway into
Downtown Renton. I would rather we find a location on city property, away from our
community members. The city could earn income and our residents would feel safe, removing
the fear of fire and the health impacts, our neighborhood streets would be less industrialized, and
we could provide a more welcoming feel for those who enter Downtown Renton. I also believe
removing the COW and screen would open the area up and discourage transients from taking up
residence under the cover of the COW and dead trees.
My mother taught me you that you should judge a person or organization by how they treat you
when they need something from you. If they can't treat you well when they're asking you for
something, they won't ever treat you well if they get what they want. They are asking permission
to extend their stay, but they aren't meeting the basic requirements. I am very afraid of what
would happen if they are allowed to stay. If they don't care now, they never will.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Kathleen Booher
425-919-4653