HomeMy WebLinkAboutPhilip_Arnold_Park_C21006142_Street_Modification_20220421DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE STREET MODIFICATION
APPROVAL DENIAL
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
PROJECT NAME: Philip Arnold Park
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA22-000141, C21006143
PROJECT MANAGER: Jonathan Chavez, Civil Engineer III
APPLICANT: City of Renton, Parks Department
bsevertsen@rentonwa.gov
ZONING CLASSIFICATION: R8-Residential (8 DU/AC)
PROJECT LOCATION:
720 Jones Ave S, Renton WA 98057
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Pursuant to RMC 4-9-250D the applicant is requesting an Administrative Modification from RMC
4-6-060 - Street Standards to modify Jones Avenue S from a residential street section to a
modified residential street section with roadway section defined below.
Aberdeen Avenue NE:
• Maintain existing 30-foot right of way width per King County Assessor’s Map*
• Maintain the existing pavement width and install a 0.5-foot curb and gutter, along the
east side of Jones Avenue S.
BACKGROUND:
Jones Avenue S is classified as a residential access street with an existing ROW width of 30-feet
per the King County Assessor’s Map. The existing pavement width is approximately 25 feet wide.
Per RMC 4-6-060, a residential access street with two lanes requires a minimum right of way
width of 53-feet. A paved minimum roadway width of 26-feet consisting of 2 – 10-foot travel
lanes and 1 – 6-foot parking lane is required. A 0.5-foot curb and gutter, 8-foot planter, and 5-
foot sidewalk are required along each side of the pavement. To meet the City’s complete street
standards, dedication of 11.5 feet along the west property line would be required.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1: Site Plan
ANALYSIS OF REQUEST:
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The Section 4-6-060Q.1 allows the Administrator to grant modifications provided the
modifications meet the following criteria (pursuant to RMC 4-9-250D.2):
Compliance Street Modification Criteria and Analysis
a. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the
proposed modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement these
policies and objectives.
Staff Comment:
The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element has applicable policies listed under a separate
section labeled Promoting a Safe, Healthy, and Attractive Community. These policies
address walkable neighborhoods, safety and shared uses. These policies address walkable
neighborhoods, safety and shared uses. The intent of the policies is to promote new
development with walkable places that support grid and flexible grid street and pathway
patterns, and are visually attractive, safe, and healthy environments. The requested
street modification is consistent with these policy guidelines.
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection
and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound
engineering judgment.
Staff Comment:
The City’s Transportation and Development Engineering sections have reviewed Jones
Avenue S along with the surrounding area and have determined that a modified
residential street section is more suitable for this location. This determination was based
on the fact that the roadway dead-ends at the south property line and only serves 14
single-family residences. In addition, the Philip Arnold Park Project will install new 10-foot
sidewalks throughout the park, creating a more effective, safe, ADA-compliant
connection between Jones Avenue S, Beacon Way and S 7th Street. Therefore, the City
recommends the following roadway section on Jones Avenue S, south of S 7th Street:
• Retain existing paved width on Jones Avenue S,
• A 0.5-foot curb and gutter on both sides of the roadway
• A 5-foot sidewalk on the west side of the roadway
The recommended roadway section does not require additional right of way dedication.
The City staff recommended modified street improvements will meet the objectives of a
safe walkable environment consistent with the surrounding neighborhood as well as
provide the required emergency access.
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c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment:
The modified street section is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and will
increase pedestrian safety.
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code.
Staff Comment:
This modification provides a safe pedestrian and vehicle route in and around the existing
neighborhood.
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
Staff Comment:
See comments under criterion ‘b’.
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
Staff Comment:
See comments under criterion ‘c’.
DECISION
The proposal satisfies 6 of the 6 criteria listed in RMC 4-9-250D.2 for the requested modification.
Therefore, the street modifications for the Vaughn Short Plat Project located at 1400 Aberdeen
Avenue NE, Project Number LUA21-000136, C21006150 is approved.
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Brianne Bannwarth, Development Engineering Manager Date
This decision to approve the exemption is subject to a fourteen (14) day appeal period from the
date of this letter per RMC 4-8-110. Any appeals of the administrative decision must be filed with
the City Clerk, along with the required appeal fee, by 5:00 pm, May 6, 2022. Due to the ongoing
state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), the City
Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to
the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor Lobby Hub Monday
through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected
at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are
governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
If you have any further questions regarding this decision, feel free to contact the project
manager, Jonathan Chavez, at 425.430.7288 or jchavez@rentonwa.gov.
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EXHIBIT 1: SITE PLAN
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