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February 24, 2023
Brittany Gillia
City of Renton
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Re: Setback Modification for Day Short Plat
CORE Project No. 19003
Dear Brittany,
This letter is to address the justification for setback modifications proposed for Lot 7 of the Day Short
Plat.
The City has requested that a new public road connect 116th Avenue SE to 120th Avenue SE through the
project. The Right-of-Way required for the road connection is 35 feet which reduces the depth of lot 7
such that it is less than the minimum lot depth. The applicant is willing to construct the improvements and
dedicate the right-of-way but needs some modifications approved by the City order to still have a
buildable lot.
Below are the modifications and determination we are asking for on Lot 7.
1. A determination from the Planning Division Director for the front yard to be to the east.
a. During conversations with the City, it was suggested that we rotate the front yard to the
east and use a private access easement over Tract D for a driveway to the garage. This
private access easement would now be considered the front yard.
2. Approval of an access easement for lot 7 to be over Tract D.
a. Per discussion with the city, we are asking for approval to have a private access easement
on the west end of Tract D for access to Lot 7. This access might be used by the City for
maintenance of the storm vault also.
3. Reduction of the southerly setback to 12.5’.
a. Since the south is a right of way, we believe the City would require a minimum
secondary front yard of 30’.
RECEIVED
05/26/2023
AMorganroth
PLANNING DIVISION
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b. The property would not be able to meet the standard minimum secondary front yard of
30’ and still build a house on the property that is consistent with the other homes being
constructed in the short plat. Due to the reduction of lot width, assuming the front yard is
to the east, we are asking for a reduction of the side yard setback to 12.5’. This southerly
12.5’ combined with the 7.5’ setback on the north will meet the 20’ side yard requirement
per: 4-2-110A1 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS (PRIMARY STRUCTURES).
4. Reduction of the required lot width in the R-4 zone
a. Assuming that the front yard is to the east, the lot width is being shown at 67’ currently.
b. We would not meet the Minimum Secondary Front Yard per: 4-2-110A1
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
(PRIMARY STRUCTURES).
In summary, we are asking for a determination of front yard and three modifications to 4-2-110A1
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (PRIMARY
STRUCTURES). Thank you for your consideration. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any
questions.
Sincerely,
CORE DESIGN, INC.
Bob Nix
Senior Planner
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D. MODIFICATION PROCEDURES:
1. Application Time and Decision Authority: Modification from standards, either in whole or in part,
shall be subject to review and decision by the Administrator upon submittal in writing of justification for
such modification. (Amd. Ord. 4777, 4-19-1999)
2. Decision Criteria: Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of
this Title, the Department Administrator may grant modifications for individual cases provided he/she shall
first find that a specific reason makes the strict letter of this Code impractical, that the intent and purpose
of the governing land use designation of the Comprehensive Plan is met and that the modification is in
conformity with the intent and purpose of this Code, and that such modification:
a. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the proposed modification is the
minimum adjustment necessary to implement these policies and objectives;
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and
maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment;
c. Will not create substantial adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity;
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code; and
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; (Ord. 4517, 5-8-
1995; Ord. 4802, 10-25-1999; Ord. 5100, 11-1-2004; Ord. 5137, 4-25-2005; Ord. 5369, 4-14-2008;
Ord. 5981, 10-12-2020)
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5. Justification for the Modification Request: Please provide a written justification for the modification
request. The Burden of proof as to the appropriateness of the application lies with the applicant.
Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this Title, the
Department Administrator may grant modifications for individual cases provided he/she shall first find
that a specific reason makes the strict letter of this Code impractical, that the intent and purpose of the
governing land use designation of the Comprehensive Plan is met and that the modification is in
conformity with the intent and purpose of this Code, and that such modification.
Please submit a written statement addressing and justifying how the modification request complies with
each of the following issues to be considered by the Administrator:
a. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the proposed modification is the minimum
adjustment necessary to implement these policies and objectives;
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and maintainability
intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment;
c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity;
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code;
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
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