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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 83-14-V - GACO WESTERN - SHORELINE ACCESS ROAD83-14-V 18700 SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY GACO WESTERN SHORELINE ACCESS ROAD Mr. Brad Collins City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila WA 98188 Re: Variance From TMC 18.44.130 (1) and 2 (A) Dear Brad: Gaco Western, Inc. December 10, 1984 I am writing in regard to Gaco Western's August 1983 application for a variance which was subsequently refused by the Board of Adjustment under their agenda item 83 -14 -V in November of 1983. That application for variance requested the use of the river dike road (our property) as access to the approximate one -half acre of property at the southeast corner of our building. Our purpose was to install a chain link fenced area with lighting so that we could secure several company automobiles. That request was agreeable to the King County Department of Public Works, Surface Management Division as stated in Joseph J. Simmler, Ph. D. letter of August 29, 1983. Several significant developments have occurred which makes our desire and need for a secured parking area essential. The foremost of these was the theft of the 1977 Ford van which we use for local pick -up and deliveries. That theft took place sometime during the night of November 23 and occurred, even though the vehicle was fully locked and all keys to the vehicle are still in our possession. We can con- clude only that the vehicle was broken into and "hot wired." To date, there is no indication that the van will be recovered. During the last Board of Adjustment hearing, there seemed to be an implied belief that Gaco Western considered the river area a "backyard" and was not interested in the appearance of that area. During this past year, we have installed extensive landscaping to our property along the river which we believe is attractive and of which we are P.O. Box 88698 • Seattle, Washington 98188 -0698 • (206) 575 -0450 Brad Collins December 10, 1984 City of Tukwila Page two very proud. This area was landscaped at considerable expense and is being maintained under a service contract. This action supports our previously stated position that we view the river area as the most attractive focal point for our business and for our corporate image. In discussion with the surface water management division of King County this past summer, we have found that due to lack of funds, control of weeds and other growth along the river dike road will be done only on a "as necessary" basis. Their prediction is now to mow weeds on a approximately three to four year interval. During this past summer, much of the river dike road has been overgrown by blackberry brambles to the point where foot traffic was no longer practical as can be attested to by several of our employees who have used the area for jogging. Although King County, under terms of their easement agreement indicate they will maintain this area, we have found it necessary and desirable, from our point of view, to undertake some of the weed control at our own expense. This applies particularly to the black- berry growth. King County did cut back some of the blackberries this last October: however, they have not graded the road dike by my recollection for more than five years. In granting a variance to allow access by vehicles to the river dike, we would find maintenance along the river much more practical and accessible. I believe that we have demonstrated by our actions that we would indeed keep any proposed auto storage area and its access' in a clean and orderly condition. This action would not detract from the appearance or use of the river dike road for recreational purposes such as a bike and jogging trail. We fully indorse and encourage the development of the river dike for these uses. Our purpose in gaining access to a security area would aid us in pro- tecting company vehicles. Had this been implemented at an earlier date, the theft of our Ford van would not have occurred. I would appreciate your letting me know how best to proceed in obtain- ing a variance for the placement of an access road to and from the river dike so that we can utilize the southeast portion of our property as a secured chain link fenced vehicular storage area. ALJ /vs Sincerely, GACO WESTERN, INC Adrian L. Jenki s Manager, Services CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DIVISION PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT ` November 3, 1983 AGENDA ITEM , 83 -14 -V Gaco Western Shoreline Variance Addendum to Staff Report (September 1, 1983) Additional information requested by the Board of Adjustment at its October meeting follows. 1. The present building permit for Gaco Western was issued January 5, 1983, after the new zoning code was effective. 2. No plan changes were approved; as -built drawings were requested in August, 1983. 3. The distance from the building to the toe of the dike is 15 feet at its narrowest point as scaled from the site plan. 4. The elevation of the dike road is approximately 32 feet (31.9 - 32.4 feet at various locations along dike road). The difference beteeen the Dike road and north parking lot is approximately 3 feet (32.2 - 29.2 feet respectively), and approximately 3.6 feet is the difference between the dike road and where the south parking lot would be. These elevations were provided by the appli- cant in the attached letter (Exhibit 9) and attached drawing (Exhibit 10). 5. The integrity of the dike does not appear to be in question and per the Joseph Simmler letter is made the responsibility of the applicant insofar as . any damage occurs because of use by the property owner. 6. Per TMC 18.72.060 the Board has forty -five days after the public hearing to make its decision on a variance request.. BC/blk Mr. Greg Collins City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Dear Greg: F Gaco VCTestern, Inc. P.O. Box 88698 • Seattle, Washington 98188 • (206) 575 -0450 NEFF* / OCT 1N 1983 CITY PLANNING DEPT. 35-1 Thank you for taking your time to visit the Gaco Western site. yesterday. I would like to confirm the measurements taken between our building and the river dike road. The distance from the column at the S.E. corner of the building to the present toe of the dike is twelve feet and there is evidence that the bank may have "slumped down" in recent years. Allowing for a degree of slump, the maximum distance to the old toe of the dike would not be over 16'. The elevation between the parking lot surface and the dike road at the N.E. portion of the Gaco Western property is 3'. The elevation to the road from the yard at the central portion of our property near the present column is 2.9' and the elevation at the S.E. portion of the property is 3.6'. Referenced elevations for the dike road were taken from the original survey plans. Other elevations were shot by hand level using the survey values for reference. The distances were measured by steel tape and are considered accurate. I would like to address several points that were brought up by the Board of Adjustment after closing the meeting to public discussion. It is true that we are planning a 60' x44' enclosed area for the storage of corporate vehicles. This rather large size is to allow adequate turn around space for vehicles within the enclosure without the necessity of backing vehicles out onto the dike or along the dike road. I stated at the Board of Adjustment meeting the primary purpose would be for the storage of two corporate vehicles which is true. There may be some additional storage of personal vehicles by corporate officials who are on extended travel schedules. This is simply to reduce costs of airport area storage. I believe after you and I walked through our property you can understand our feeling in preserving the landscaping of our front yard. We are not interested in a varience to allow the roadway between the river dike and the building. In order to utilize the southeastern portion of our property, we do need access and believe this can be done best by using the existing river dike road. We intend to persue this usage and we do not wish to compromise our landscaping by putting a gravel road or other surface road through our front yard. Mr. Greg Collins City of Tukwila ALJ /cy Again I would like to express my appreciation for the time you have taken and are hopeful that our request for variance will be allowed. We also recognize a desire on the part of the City of Tukwila to develop the river environment into an attractive and useful area and we believe our request would not detract from that usage. Further, we will cooperate in any reasonable manner to promote the development of public usage and a park -like environment along the river. October 11, 1983 Page 2 Sincerely, GACO WESTERN INC. Adrian L. Jenkins Manager, Services AGENDA ITEM CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DIVISION BOARD OF. ADJUSTMENT STAFF REPORT III) A: 83 -14 -V Gaco Western Shoreline Variance INTRODUCTION Gaco Western is requesting a variance from TMC 18.44.130(1) and 29),.. to use the river dike maintenance road located within 40 feet of the mean high water mark for access to a planned automobile storage area on the southeast portion of If FINDINGS - " 1. Subject property is located at 18700 Southcenter , 1 Parkway in the M -2, Heavy Industry district. 7 � R -A M -2 2. TMC 18.44.130(1) requires the edge of all access roads, I G parking or storage areas be located no closer than 40 v, feet to the mean high water mark of the shoreline. ,v4 " 1 , " CRITERIA FOR GRANTING A VARIANCE September 1, 1983 The following are responses by the applicant and staff to each criteria that must be met prior to granting a variance from the Zoning Ordinance. 1) The variance shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsis- tant with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and in the zone in which the property on behalf of which the application was filed is located. Applicant Response: The variance would allow similar use as on the Segale property, (two places) one at approximately 300 feet northeast of the Gaco Western northerly property line and the other at approximately 700 feet northeast. The Gunter property to the south has a similar access about 3/4 of a mile south, although out- side the city limits. The Mitchell property immediately south has similar access although now blocked and in disuse. Staff Response: The shoreline regulation reflects the change in the city's treatment of the river from a low visibility back yard to a prominent front yard. Previous allowance of an access road within the river environment was changed in . the 1982 ordinance which does not allow access roads in the river environment. Any access roads within the river environment precedes the 1982 ordinance. The city is making serious efforts to upgrade land along the river to create a more pleasant environment. Limiting vehicular access to fire lanes and dike maintenance roads in the river environment is a deliberate attempt by the City to enhance its recreational and aesthetic values of the Green River. Page -2- ' Board of Adjustment 83 -14 -V Gaco Western Snureline Variance September 1, 1983 2) The variance is necessary because of special circumstances relating to the size, shape, topography, location or surrounding of the subject property in order to provide it with use rights and privileges permitted, to other properties in the vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located. Applicant Response: If an access road were to be constructed within the narrow area between the Gaco Western building and the river dike road, the lawn and bank landscaping would be disrupted and the overall appearance of the river bank environ- ment'would be less than if this variance is granted. Staff Response: Property is not subject to special physical hardship. It appears as if there is sufficient area for an access road to be located between the building and dike in the low impact environment. 3) The granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is situated. Applicant Response: No. Added access could increase benefits to the public by allowing faster and easier response by light fire department units to potential fires along the river, rescue operations in the river area by emergency vehicles and for the maintenance equipment of King County Surface Water Management Agency. Staff Response: Fire lanes and dike maintenance roads are permitted by code within the river environment. The Parks and Recreation Department has expressed concern that the proposed access road will have conflict with the continued river trail that may be included in the long range Park Plan currently under preparation. 4) The authorization of such variance will not adversely affect the implemen- tation of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan. Applicant Response: No. We plan to install a barrier chain with multiple locks to allow only authorized personnel access to the dike road. No parking of company or public vehicles will be allowed on the dike road. Company use of the roadway will not exceed more than twice a week with light vehicles during the summer months and much less during the winter months. Possible benefits to other public agencies are noted in question 3 above and future uses such as a bike or jogging trail would not be affected. Staff Response: The Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan rocognizes the Green River as the "most dominent landscape feature of the valley and probably the .most signifi- cant natural amenity in the Planning Area ". The Plan's goals policies reflect this value by encouraging treatment of the Green River as an attractive feature of the city: Strive to maximize the natural stream environment along the course of the Green River in conformance with the, goals of the shoreline program in Tukwila. (Natural Environment, Objective 4, Policy 1) Gain trail easements and open space along the Green River and incorporate them into the lowland trail and open space system (Open Space, Objective 2, Policy 2) Page -3- Board of Adjustment r 4 83 -14 -V Gaco Western S1'�_eline Variance September 1, 1983 The Christensen Trail implements these goals and policies. A trail for the subject portion of the Green River is under discussion and may be included in the proposed long range Park Plan. CVB /blk 5) Granting of such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoy- ment of a substantial property right of the applicant possessed by the owners of other properties in the same zone or vicinity. Applicant Response: Yes. Without variance, utilization of a portion of our property is not possible without detrimental effect on overall landscape appearance. With the variance, the street and public side of the Gaco Western property on Southcenter Park benefits by removal of a chain -link fenced security lot and by providing a cleaner, more easily landscaped area. Staff Response: It is staff's opinion that the applicant has several options for developing an automobile storage area, including building a security fence around a portion of the existing parking area or locating an access road to the south- east portion of the property at a minimum of 40 feet from the mean high water mark and no closer than 10 feet to the building, in accordance with the Zoning Code. CONCLUSION In recent years the city has taken steps to improve the river environment through strengthening the zoning and shoreline regulations and through development and implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan policies. Granting the applicant permission to use the dike road for access to the portion of property near the river may be setting precedent for other future requests. It is the Planning Department's opinion that the applicant could find other options for storage of automobiles, such as securing some of the existing parking lot or con- forming to code by building an access road no closer than 40 feet from the mean high water mark nor located closer than 10 feet from the building in accordance with TMC 18.44.140(2)(B). ACIJAVIINT .SI.•1 . I 4 Ad aloe orvisa MIo�t T' DIIG� ecv►o I rIEAW HI4H WMte LAIS SITS PLAN! 'iiLL/. I s71LI� • 57a /1E. orrice if WARE1-10u5E • 4 tv auu.owgs, € V wow GNAW Wulf. Mire, ~ s � tA • •Ii• M' /41.66 :rb I�ttirr. mg- WOM7 1.4. but 4 M#4•••6:' `� - - TO` dog cams tf i _ - t- PILaresrr LIME- PP • •rte rM1 1 or aim opts W • 7 11 ELEVAT IOW . soma r• ad►s& PLANNING DEPT EXHISIT _g 1 ` -! M .F..,._,.,e,_e_I,.,_ ....._...-S NNW J AUG 11 1983 CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DEPT. ! • 2) 3 ) 4) CITY OF TUKWILA Central Permit System MASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORM 1) TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) SECTIONS FROM WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING VARIANCE: Zoning Code DESCRIBE THE VARIANCE ACTION WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING: We request approval to construct access roads (two at 15' x15' within within 60' of mean high water) to the river dike road. DESCRIBE THE PRESENT USE OF THE PROPERTY, AND THE PROPOSED USE OF THE PROPERTY IF THE VARIANCE IS APPROVED: Present use is landscaped and unlandscaped river dike bank. Two roadways of about 15' width would be installed and landscaped. DESCRIBE THE MANNER IN WHICH. YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE SATISFIES EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA AS SPECIFIED IN TMC 18.72.020 (ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF: NECESSARY). 11 THE VARIANCE SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A GRANT OF SPECIAL PRIVILEGE INCONSISTENT WITH THE • LIMITATION UPON USES OF OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE VICINITY AND IN THE ZONE IN WHICH THE PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF WHICH THE APPLICATION WAS FILED IS LOCATED. RESPONSE: See. attached. 2 ) THE VARIANCE IS NECESSARY BECAUSE OF SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO THE SIZE, SHAPE, TOPOGRAPHY, LOCATION OR SURROUNDING OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE IT WITH USE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES PERMITTED TO OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE VICINITY AND IN THE ZONE IN WHICH THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS'LOCATED. RESPONSE: See attached. 3) THE GRANTING OF SUCH VARIANCE WILL NOT BE MATERIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC WELFARE OR INJURIOUS TO THE PROPERTY OR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY AND IN THE ZONE IN WHICH THE'SUBJECT PROPERTY IS SITUATED. RESPONSE: See attached. THE AUTHORIZATION OF SUCH VARIANCE WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE POLICY PLAN. RESPONSE: See attached. im7iJ AUG 12 1983 CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DEPT. S C H E D U L E LAND USE VARIANCE 5 ) THE GRANTING OF SUCH VARIANCE IS NECESSARY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENJOYMENT OF A SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY RIGHT OF THE APPLICANT POSSESSED BY THE OWNERS OF OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE SAME ZONE OR VICINITY. RESPONSE• See attached. City of Tukwila Central Permit System Master Land Development Application Form 1. The variance would allow simular use as on the Segale property, (two places) one at approximately 330 feet northeast of the Gaco Western northerly property line and the other at approximately 700 feet northeast. The Gunter property to the south has a simular access about 3/4 of a mile south, although outside the city limits. The Mitchell property immediately south has simular access although now blocked and in disuse. 2. If an access road were to be constructed within the narrow area between the Gaco Western building and the river dike road, the lawn and bank landscaping would be disrupted and the overall appearance of the river bank environment would be less than if this variance is granted. 3. No. Added access could increase benefits to the public by allowing faster and easier response by light fire department units to potential fires along the river, rescue operations in the river area by emergency vehicles and for the maintenance equipment of King County Surface Water Management Agency. 4. No. We plan to install a barrier chain with multiple locks to allow only authorized personnel access to the dike road. No parking of company or public vehicles will be allowed on the dike road. Company use of the roadway will not exceed more than twice a week with light vehicles during the summer months and much less during the winter months. Possible benefits to other public agencies are noted in question 3 above and . future uses such as a bike or jogging trail would not be affected. S. Yes. Without variance, utilization of a portion of our property is not possible without detrimental effect on overall landscape appearance. With the variance, the street and public side of the Gaco Western property on Southcenter Parkway benefits by removal of a chain -link fenced security lot and by providing a cleaner, more easily landscaped area. MASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORM PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY OR TYPE ALL REQUESTED ACCEPTED FOR PROCESSING. SECTION 1: GENERAL DATA TYPE OF APPLICATION: D estP 1) APPLICANT: NAME Gaco Western Inc. TELEPHONE (206 ) 575 -0450 z) ADDRESS 18700 Southcenter Parkway, PROP. OWNER: NAME Gaco Western Inc. 3) PROJECT LOCATION: (STREET ADDRESS, GEOGRAPHIC, LOT /BLOCK) 18700 Southcenter Parkway SECTION 11: PROJECT INFORMATION 4) DESCRIBE BRIEFLY THE PROJECT YOU. PROPOSE. utilizing the dike road 5) ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION: FROM September 1983x0 October 1983 WILL PROJECT BE DEVELOPED.IN PHASES? - OYES NO IF YES, DESCRIBE: 6) •: PROJECT STATISTICS: A) ACREAGE OF PROJECT SITE: NET GROSS 106,242 B) FLOORS OF CONSTRUCTION: TOTAL /t FLOORS TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA ZONING DESIGNATION M-2 COMP. PLAN DESIGNATION BUILDING FOOTPRINT AREA LANDSCAPE AREA PAVING AREA TOTAL PARKING STALLS.: - STANDARD SIZE G Vehicle Storage - COMPACT SIZE • - HANDICAPPED SIZE TOTAL LOADING SPACES AVER. SLOPE OF PARKING AREA AVER. SLOPE OF SITE f 8) IS THIS SITE DESIGNATED FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ON THE CITY'S ENVIRONMENTAL BASE 1 MAP? [OYES a NO Shorelines !SECTION III: I I, James D. Zogg , BEING DULY SWORN, DECLARE THAT I AM THE CONTRACT PURCHASER OR OWNER OF THE PROPERTY INVOLVED IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT THE FORE- GOING STATEMENTS AND ANSWERS HEREIN CONTAINED AND THE INFORMATION HEREWITH SUBMITTED ARE IN ALL RESPECTS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNDWLE AND BE IEF. CITY OF TUI4CJILA i .. Central Permit System SITE UTILIZATION: APPLICANT'S AFFIDAVIT I • I 1'L:rE Cfl: nr o AND . SWORN BEFORE Q SHORT PLAT 0 CONDITIONAL ❑UNCLASS. USE USE ME DAY OF aGt t GG , I 9Ppp 3 . I, io ,IbL I C H4 AND FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON C G c"2 , r ':;:„. I �::•�r AT GG� p ct, L � t 2(40, (7 INFORMATION -- INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ci suDDIVISION ® VAR I ANCE U CHG. OF ZONING ADDRESS 18700 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila WA ZIP 98188 Construct an,.access road . to a storage area INCLUDES: 0 BASEMENT 0MEZZANINE INCLUDES: 0 BASEMENT MEZZANINE EXISTING PROPOSED NOTES 0 0 0 DATE August 11, 1983 x ( Q SHORELINE PERMIT Tukwila WA ZIP 98188 • TELEPHONE (206 ) 575 -0450 O 0 O 0 PRO NEEENTO f UG111983 CITY OF TUKWIL.A 0PMUD O COMR PLAN AMENDMENT El BAR EASEMENTS Shoreline GNATURE OF CO(. - C - RCHASER OR OWNER) Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING Audrey DeJoie ss. being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says that she is the chief clerk of THE DAILY RECORD CHRONICLE, a newspaper published six (6) times a week. That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, printed and published in the English language continually as a newspaper published four (4) times a week in Kent King County, ashington, and it is now and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Daily Record Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to -wit, King County, Washington. That the annexed is a ...N.Qti.Ce...of Hearing T18 as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period of 1 consecutive issues, commencing on the 19th dayof August ,19....., and ending the 9thdayof August ,19..83,bothdates inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its sub- scribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of j10. which has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each subsequent insertion. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of Augu$ t. 19. a3 VN #87 Revised 5182 Notary Public in a or the State of Washington, residing at fi,e, King County. — Passed by the Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective June 9th, 1955. — Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, adopted by the newspapers of the State. ('.o' T //- / w t' 1-> e. 0. f PiAc 11 3,,, I 1,:v •V" (4 /rat f?,' 1 67 4 c R 1 3 ,11/(2. , t. 1 v . (!) -.)• .1 1/ ' VC / : 1,// /? /I': 6 41-Cc, ,/v' 5 0 a - 6A a (; wy /• ISSN- is-V 0 Mr. Greg Collins City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Dear Greg: Gaco Western., Inc. P.O. Box 88698 • Seattle, Washington 98188 • (206) 575 -0450 Laff,[1N ---- 0 e 11, 1983 ;OCT 1 ti 1983 CITY OF TLIK1• „LA PLANNING DEPT. Thank you for taking your time to visit the Gaco Western site. yesterday. I would like to confirm the measurements taken between our building and the river dike road. The distance from the column at the S.E. corner of the building to the present toe of the dike is twelve feet and there is evidence that the bank may have "slumped down” in recent years. Allowing for a degree of slump, the maximum distance to the old toe of the dike would not be over 16'. The elevation between the parking lot surface and the dike road at the N.E. portion of the Gaco Western property is 3'. The elevation to the road from the yard at the central portion of our property near the present column is 2.9' and the elevation at the S.E. portion of the property is 3.6'. Referenced elevations for the dike road were taken from the original survey plans. Other elevations were shot by hand level using the survey values for reference. The distances were measured by steel tape and are considered accurate. I would like to address several points that were brought up by the Board of Adjustment after closing the meeting to public discussion. It is true that we are planning a 60' x44' enclosed area for the storage of corporate vehicles. This rather large size is to allow adequate turn around space for vehicles within the enclosure without the necessity of backing vehicles out onto the dike or along the dike road. I stated at the Board of Adjustment meeting the primary purpose would be for the storage of two corporate vehicles which is true. There may be some additional storage of personal vehicles by corporate officials who are on extended travel schedules. This is simply to reduce costs of airport area storage. I believe after you and I walked through our property you can understand our feeling in preserving the landscaping of our front yard. We are not interested in a varience to allow the roadway between the river dike and the building. In order to utilize the southeastern portion of our property, we do need access and believe this can be done best by using the existing river dike road. We intend to persue this usage and we do not wish to compromise our landscaping by putting a gravel road or other surface road' through our front yard. Mr. Greg Collins City of Tukwila ALJ /cy October 11, 1983 Page 2 Again I would like to express my appreciation for the time you have taken and are hopeful that our request for variance will be allowed. We, also recognize a desire on the part of the City of Tukwila to develop the river environment into an attractive and useful area and we believe our request would not detract from that usage. Further, we will cooperate in any reasonable manner to promote the development of public usage and a park -like environment along the 'river. Sincerely, GACO WESTERN INC. Adrian L. Jenkins Manager, Services Mr. Adrian L. Jenkins Gaco Western, Inc. Post Office Box 88698 Seattle, WA 98188 Dear Mr. Jenkins: King County Executive Randy Revelle Department of Public Works Donald J. LaBelle, Director August 29, 1983 Your firm's request to make use of that portion of the Green River levee maintenance road on Gaco Western property has been reviewed in this office and two visits have been made to the site. King County's easements along the river convey the right to construct and maintain levees and bank protec- tion but not to provide for general public vehicular transpor- tation. On the other hand, there has never been any objection to property owners utilizing levees for access, provided this does not damage the levee surface or cross - section or obstruct the levee. It appears to us that your plan occasionally to drive a short distance along the levee to a secluded parking area is a valid one and we have no objection at this time to your so doing. You must recognize, however, any damages to the levee from such use would be your responsibility and would require payment to King County for the cost of restoration in addition to any claims against the County as a result of your use of the levee. Please let us know in advance regarding details of the pro- > -• sed ramps and security chain referred to in your August ".th letter. 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