HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE Verizon COW @ 111 MeadowFrom: 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