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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1791 . + �r , -• r " �.�: j. � � ' 1 � , y 4 Y. a _ � u RE50LUTION N0. ��l WHEREAS the City of Renton is concerned with the environmental effects of new developments, highways , and construction projects and has demonstrated its concern to minimize the impact on the natural environment in the city and outside the corporate limits of the city, and WHEREAS King County is considering the construction of the southerly extension of 138th Avenue Southeast from Southeast 128th Street to the Maple Valley Highway (SR 169) , situated in King County just east of the City of Renton, and said construction would almost totally be contained in a natural, wooded area which includes streams , a river, a ravine and a nature park owned by home owners of an adjacent subdivision; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I : The City of Renton is fully cognizant of the need for additional local arterials within the unincorporated areas east of Renton. SECTION�:;II : It is the conclusion of the Renton City Council , based on testimony presented by the King County Department of Public Works and by citizens of the area, that the proposed route of the project could effectively eliminate a habitat for deer and other wildlife; that the environmental assessment statement by Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield, Inc. , shows that it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to restore native vegetation in the area of the project; and while such proposed route would provide an improved access, it appears to do so to the detriment of the natural character of the ravine and setting of surrounding homes . -1- . _ , - � ._ :�%. . , , • .' � . , . - SECTION III : Without soil borings, it a�pears extremely doubtful that severe slippage and slides can be avoided during and after construction of the project on the proposed route. The environmental impact of this particular project on the proposed route is hereby deemed detrimental to the natural setting of the area and to the residents of the area, and the City of Renton therefore requests that further development of plans for the proposed route be terminated and that every effort be made to preserve all open spaces and natural environment. • PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON this Co"�`��1 day of March, 1972 . Helmie Nelson, City Cler Approved by the Mayor this�day of March, 1972e ry G re t, Mayor , Approved as to form: �� �. ""_"' � Gerard M. Shellan, City Attorney