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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOA_Proof_of_Neighborhood_Meeting_220303_V1.pdfTowns on 12th – Neighborhood Meeting Notes Meeting Date: February 3, 2022 List of Attendees: Marcel Desranleau 3807 NE 14th Street, Renton, WA 98056 (425) 442-5907 Madesranleau@outlook.com Graham Cheever Grahamcheever@gmail.com Andrew Hise Ahise82@gmail.com Dylan Mayo Alex Morganroth Amorganroth@renton.wa.gov John Graves – Blue Fern, Developer Representative Michelle Branley – Blue Fern, Developer Representative Alex Clohesey – Milbrandt Architects, Project Architect Holli Heavrin – Core Design, Project Engineer Notes, Questions Presented and Items discussed: Marcel mentioned that the site plan that was sent out was hard to understand and suggested that in future mailings to indicate notice of neighborhood meeting somewhere on the envelope so that it is clear what is included. How is the West Boundary Line going to be handled? Will there be a buffer or will it be fenced? Response: The boundary will be fenced as part of the landscape design. What type of fencing, landscape/wetland buffers and setbacks will be required? DATE [Manager]Page 2 J:\2021\21008\Submittals\2022-XX-XX Prelim Plat\Neighborhood Meeting Notes.docx How is the parking handled for the project? Response: There is no surface parking provided. The townhomes are alley loaded and there will be additional parallel parking provided in the public ROW. How will the lighting be provided as to not shine in neighboring parcels homes? Will there be any crosswalks provided for neighboring schools (Honey Dew Elementary specifically)? Response: Alex Morganroth mentioned that NE 12th may be included in the Capitol Improvements/Master Plan but would have to look in to this Will there be a landscaped pedestrian walkway? Concerns about Traffic speed on NE Sunset and wondering if there will be any safeguards like plantings between gutter of curb and sidewalk. Will there be any sidewalk improvements? Response: There will be a Traffic Impact Analysis that will discuss proposed signals and crosswalks included in future submittals. Why are there different building types shown on the site plan? Response: The site is split zoning. Buildings shown to the southwest are 2 story for the R10 zoning and buildings near NE 12th street are 3 story for RMF zoning. The buildings shown are a different product type, the 2 story are a lower height compared to the 3 story and are closed to a single-family style home. In future site plans it would be helpful to notate the zone transitions. Are there any stormwater detention vaults proposed? Response: The stormwater naturally flows towards sunset and any stormwater detention will comply with the City of Renton manual. There is a stormwater vault proposed to the north of the site, near the cul-de-sac. What is the timing of the project? Response: We are estimating a minimum of 1 year before construction starts. Graham and Dylan are in the HOA for a neighboring area and are both in support of the project. Notice of Neighborhood Meeting Towns on 12th Preliminary Plat The intent of this meeting is to facilitate an informal discussion between the project developer and the neighbors regarding the project. While required by the City of Renton, this meeting is not conducted by the City of Renton and is in addition to any future public hearing or public comment opportunities available under City of Renton development review processes. If you have questions regarding this notice, the applicant or applicant’s representative, as noted below, can provide more information. Date/Time of Neighborhood Meeting: February 3, 2022 5:00 PM Online/Zoom Meeting: See the Zoom meeting link on the project website www.townson12th.com Type of Proposed Application(s): Preliminary Plat Description of the Proposed Project: The project will consist of approximately 97 townhomes with associated utilities and road improvements as required by City Code. Proposed Project Address/Location: NE 12th Street / approx. 500 feet west of Union Ave NE Jurisdiction: Renton Date of Notice: January 21, 2022 Documents for Public Viewing: Proposed Site Plan, Vicinity Map www.townson12th.com Applicant / Representative Contact: Michelle Branley Blue Fern 18300 Redmond Way Suite 120 Redmond, WA 98052 michelle@bluefern.com General Agenda 1. Introduction. a. Introduction of applicant, representatives, property owner, and any others b. Request that attendees sign in on a sign-in sheet. (To be submitted with Notice of Neighborhood Meeting.) 2. Project Overview. a. Project location b. Description (e.g. number of lots, design of site, proposed features, streets, etc.) c. Expected impacts to the neighborhood (e.g. site clearing, noise, street improvements, etc.) d. Timing of the proposed development 3. Discussion. a. Questions about the project b. Neighborhood concerns and suggestions about the project design 4. Next Steps. a. Within 30 days of the neighborhood meeting, applicant to provide documentation to all attendees and the City Community Development Director. Documentation to include: i. Date, time, location of meeting ii. Contact information for all persons representing the applicant at the meeting iii. A summary of comments provided for the meeting attendees by the applicant prior to or during the meeting iv. A summary of comments received from meeting attendees or other persons prior to or during the meeting v. Copies of documents submitted or presented at the meeting b. Within 120 days of the neighborhood meeting, a complete application must be submitted to the City. i. If a complete application is not submitted within 120 days, a new neighborhood meeting is required. VICINITY MAPSITE NE S U N S E T B L V D NE 14TH PL REDMOND PL NENE 12TH ST UNION AVE NEN