RV-26-00006 - Yakama Nation Habitat Restoration Project Variance File

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`pS�pDFS...TO TH f� ,o^`� F"'� ``�9, KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Ia'1TITAs DDGPf1Y ROAD STANDARDS VARIANCE APPLICATION N/A:FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Application for:Road Variance$1,075.00 Payment Method: ❑Check 0 Cash 0 Credit Card /�r� (n Owner Name Tara O'Rourke Permit h V W OD X� Mailing Address PO BOX 151 Toppenish,WA 98948 Phone Number(509)830-8990 RECEI ED Email Address orot@yakamafish-nsn.gov Applicant Name Tara O'Rourke APR 24 26 Mailing Address PO BOX 151 Toppenish,WA 98948 Phone Number(500)830-8990 XMIM COUNTY Email Addressorot@yakamafish-nsn.gov DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Variance Request Information Applicant to provide supporting documents and an area map. 1. Property Tax Parcel numbers: Parcel 346333 2.Narrative project description: The Yakama Nation is partnering with WDFW to conduct a fish habitat restonition project on Taneum Creek.A driveway accessing pnvate property to the south of Taneum Creek will be realigned to reduce the level of floodplain confinement,and an additional prefabricated steel 100-fool bridge will be added to expand the existing 40-foot crossing to enhance the river-floodplain corridor.This project will add an additional bridge span on the road side of the current bridge and widen the existing driveway from the road to the bridge.The driveway from the existing bridge to private property is to remain'as constructed'.The existing bridge will remain in place with the addition of the new bridge. 3. Provision of road standards for which this variance is requested and the way in which you wish to vary from the standards: Request for proposed driveway longer than 150 It to be 16'0"in width without 2ft of clear zone.(KCC 12.04.07.060 Design Requirements Table 12oC07-1), Request for width of the connecting bridge structure to 16'0".(KCC 12.04.06.040(4)). Reason for the variance request: The current—14'driveway crosses from County road to an existing single span bridge(16'width)and then continues to private property. The proposed driveway width is already several feet wider than the existing driveway width,and the proposed second bridge would match the width of the first bridge,reducing the benefit of an increased width of the second bridge.A single private landowner lives across the bridge,reducing the need for passing on the bridges.Increasing the new bridge and driveway widths would drive project costs beyond fundable levels and detract from restoration potential at the site. 4. Proposed Mitigation for requested variance: Two MUTCD compliant object marker signs will be installed at end of bridge on each side."One lane bridge'signage will be installed on both sides of the bridge.Bridge design meets a minimum design load rapacity of HL-93.Project will maintain good lines of sight and create 29 wide,50'long passing/pullout zone before bridge for vehicles to pass.Vegetation will be managed to keep good line of sight. T+pe text here 5. Are there any other pending applications or issues associated with tlirs property? _Yes X No If yes,describe: Ty Application is hereby made for permit(s)to authorize the activities described herein.I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application,and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true,complete,and accurate.I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the proposed activities.I hereby grant to the agencies to which this application is made,the right to enter the above-described location to inspect the proposed and or completed work. Signature of Authorized Agent: C Date: 4/24/2026 Signature of Land Owner of Record: Date: 4/24/2026 411 N.Ruby St.Suite 1 TEL (509)962-7523 Ellensburg,WA 98926 FAX (509)962-7663