CITY OF SEATTLE
RESOLUTION __________________
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A RESOLUTION granting conceptual approval to install, maintain, and operate a below-grade pedestrian tunnel under and across Boren Avenue North, north of Denny Way; as proposed by Onni Boren Ave Seattle LLC, as part of the construction of 121 Boren Avenue North, in the South Lake Union neighborhood.
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WHEREAS, Onni Boren Ave Seattle LLC ("Onni") applied for permission to construct, maintain, and operate a below-grade private pedestrian tunnel under and across Boren Avenue North, north of Denny Way ("Pedestrian Tunnel"); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Pedestrian Tunnel is to allow residents to move between the buildings located at 1120 Denny Way and 121 Boren Avenue North; and
WHEREAS, in making a recommendation, the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation ("Director") considered the plans and application materials submitted by Onni to construct the Pedestrian Tunnel and recommends that conceptual approval be granted; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE, THE MAYOR CONCURRING, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council finds that the pedestrian tunnel that would run under and across Boren Avenue North, north of Denny Way, as proposed by Onni Boren Avenue Seattle LLC, is in accordance with and in the public interest.
Section 2. As conditions for obtaining permission to construct the pedestrian tunnel, Onni Boren Avenue Seattle LLC shall:
A. Provide engineering and utility plans for additional review and permitting by the Seattle Department of Transportation ("SDOT"), which the Director will circulate to other City departments and any public and private utilities affected by the installation of the pedestrian tunnel;
B. Provide a surety bond, covenant agreement, and public liability insurance naming the City as an additional insured or self-insurance, as approved by the City's Risk Manager;
C. Pay all City permit fees;
D. Obtain al...
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