HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 4279 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 42�9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
PERIODIC TEMPORARY CLOSURES OF SUNSET LANE NE, GLENNWOOD AVENUE
NE, HARRINGTON AVENUE NE AND NE 10T" STREET, FOR THE SUNSET LANE NE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, as part of the Transportation Element of the Sunset Area Revitalization Plan,
the objective of the Sunset Lane NE Improvement Project is to design and construct
improvements to Sunset Lane and surrounding streets to support the redevelopment of the
Sunset Area Community by improving all forms of mobility; and
WHEREAS, this project will provide a number of improvements to improve mobility and
to enhance the neighborhood. Traffic improvements will include raised intersections, new curb
and gutter, upgraded pedestrian ramps and crosswalks, street lighting, and streetscape
elements such as street trees. The project will also address the relocation of public and
franchise utilities; and
WHEREAS, In order to reconstruct several of the roadways within the project in an
efficient manner with minimal impact on the community, two phases of periodic temporary
street closures will be required; and
WHEREAS, Phase 1 of the project, tentatively beginning in Spring 2016, may require
periodic closures for up to 120 calendar days of Sunset Lane NE from the KCLS Library to
Glennwood Avenue NE; Glennwood Avenue NE, from Sunset Lane NE to Harrington Avenue
NE; and, Harrington Avenue NE between NE Sunset Blvd and NE 10th Street; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 42�9
WHEREAS, Phase 2 of the project, tentatively beginning Summer 2016, may require
periodic closures for up to 90 calendar days of Sunset Lane NE, from the KCLS Library to NE 10tn
Street; and NE 10t" Street, between Harrington Avenue NE and NE Sunset Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RMC 9-9-3 the City Council is to authorize such closures by
means of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide full and adequate notice to the public of the
extent and nature of such closures;
NOW,THEREFORE, THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The City Council does hereby authorize the temporary closures to allow
the City to complete the Sunset Lane NE Improvement Project as follows:
• Sunset Lane NE from the KCLS Library to Glennwood Avenue NE; Glennwood
Avenue NE, from Sunset Lane NE to Harrington Avenue NE; and, Harrington
Avenue NE between NE Sunset Blvd and NE 10t" Street, tentatively beginning in
Spring 2016 for up to 120 calendar days; and
• Sunset Lane NE, from the KCLS Library to NE 10th Street; and NE 10t" Street,
between Harrington Avenue NE and NE Sunset Boulevard. tentatively beginning
Summer 2016 for up to 90 days.
SECTION III. The Public Works Department is hereby authorized and directed to take
those steps necessary to provide full and adequate notice to the public of the temporary
closures, including the notice required by RMC 9-9-2.
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RESOLUTION NO. 42�9
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21 st day of March , 2016.
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Jason . Seth, �ty Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 2� st day of March , 2016.
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