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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport 1DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT p • ,r�sneea For City Use Only Project Number: LUA16-000172 DECISION: Staff agrees with the applicant's justification for Modification of Residential Design Requirements. The proposal satisfies the criteria listed in RMC 4-2-115A2 for approval of residential design modifications. Therefore, the SimCon (New SFR) Residential Design Modification of the residential design requirements for the proposed single-family residential structure, Project Number LUA16-000172, MOD is approved. ® Modification Granted ❑ Modification Partially Granted ❑ Modification Denied (See attached staff comments) March 17, 2016 Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Date Department of Community & Economic Development Conditions of Approval: Not Applicable CONCURRENCE DATE 2Of (P — NAPAINITIAL/DATE Jennifer r. Henning 3 1 2Qr Maness* DalbeaW.l� y C. 311: 11 tngal '.'licksuam �l/„ The decision to approve the modification(s) will become final if not appealed in writing together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 on or before 5:00 pm, on March 31, 2016. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's office, Renton City Hall – 7'h Floor, (425) 430-6510. This decision expressly approves the specific request(s) to: reduce and/or remove window trim width to less than the required 3.5 inches, and eliminate the required porch minimum height above grade on the proposed house located at 3003 Mountain View Ave N. Other design elements or representations, provided within the submitted application materials, are excluded from this approval and would be subject to the Renton Municipal Code in effect at the time of building permit application. If you have any further questions regarding this decision, feel free to contact the project manager, Angelea Weihs, at 425.430.7312 or aweihs@rentonwa.gov. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY R c�rypf. AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . I a, MODIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE R-4 AND R-8 ZONES EVALUATION FORM & DECISION Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way -Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION Applicant Name: Company (if applicable): Phone Number: David Wathen I Conner Homes LLC 1 425-646-4446 Applicant Mailing Address: City: 12600 S6 38`6 Street. Suite 250. Bellevue WA 98004 Bellevue PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: Parcel Number: Zoning Designation: SimCon (New SFR) 334210-3941 R8 Project Location: 3003 Mountain View Ave N, Renton WA 98056. Brief Summary of Request: We would like to request modifications to the residential design requirements so that we can build the house with a more contemporary/modern style as well as incorporate a few ADA "sensitive" features that will appeal to a demographic our research says is the likely market for this home, Please list the code section you are requesting a.modification from and the "Standards" for that specific code: Write the points of justification and reasoning to grant.the modification. Code Section: 4-2-115. "Architectural Detailing" Standard: Additionally, one of the following is required: 1. Three and one-half inch (3 1/2") minimum trim surrounds all windows and details all doors, or A combination of shutters and three and one-half inches (3 1/2") minimum trim details all windows, and three and one-half inches (3 1/2") minimum trim details all doors. Justification: We are requesting approval of window trims that are narrower in some locations and absent in others in order to harmonize with the modern design of the house. We are also not putting shutters on the windows in order to keep with the modern theme, We are using a variety of paint colors and textures in order to accent different architectural elements of the home in place of trim detailing. Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Architectural Detailing" Justification: We are requesting approval to eliminate Standard: steps from the front driveway to the entrance of the One of the following is required: home. Among others, this was intentionally designed 1. Stoop: minimum size four feet by six feet (4'x6') into the plans as an ADA "sensitive" feature. We feel and minimum height twelve inches (12") above this feature falls into the exception listed in the code grade, or and appeals to a significant portion of the demographic 2. Porch: minimum size five feet (5') deep and that comprises the target market, minimum height twelve inches (12") above grade. Exception: In cases where accessibility (ADA) is a priority, an accessible route may be taken from a front driveway. In;additon to this form; the foil owing;attacltrnentsiare:required: -' Site planand.eldVati©ns (8;5x11 size] •' , Builtexamilehoto's,(if a�ailablej yi k . RMC 4- 9-250D.2 Criteria for Modification of the Standards. The requested modification must also meet the following criteria: 1. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment; and 2. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity; and 3. Conform to the intent and purpose of the Code; and 4. Can be shown to bejustified and required for the use and situation intended; and 5. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity. I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. -7 Applicant Signature: - _ �:`'%='' ' ,. Dater �', DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT '°l p er • w, i `�. 6 r,) ' is €4 For City Use Only Project Number: UA16-000172= DECISION: Staff agrees with the applicant's justification for Modification of Residential Design Requirements. The proposal satisfies the criteria listed in RMC 4-2-115A2 for approval of residential design modifications. Therefore, the SimCon (New SFR) Residential Design Modification of the residential design requirements for the proposed single-family residential structure, Project Number LUA16-000172, MOD is approved. ® Modification Granted ❑ Modification Partially Granted ❑ Modification Denied (See attached staff comments) March 17, 2016 Jenni er Henning, Planning Director Date Department of Community & Economic Development Conditions of Approval: Not Applicable The decision to approve the modification(s) will become final if not appealed in writing together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 on or before 5:00 pm, on March 31, 2016. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's office, Renton City Hail — 7`h Floor, (425) 430-6510. 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