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Jill Ding
From:Jill Ding
Sent:Tuesday, February 25, 2025 2:27 PM
To:rbotello@arbusa.com
Subject:RE: Party of Record/Public Comments Submitted
Hello Rich,
Thank you for your comments. I have included a screen shot below of where the requested fence variance would
be applicable, it is the area within the blue rectangle, adjacent to Lake Ave S. As you will note, this area does not
abut your property. Any fencing that would abut your property is currently proposed to comply with the fence
height requirements.
JILL DING, Senior Planner
City of Renton // Planning
Virtual Permit Center // Online Applications and Inspections
office 425-430-6598
NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This message complies with Washington State’s Public Records Act – RCW 42.56
From: Party of Record <POR@rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:30 PM
To: rbotello@arbusa.com
Cc: Jill Ding <JDing@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: RE: Party of Record/Public Comments Submitted
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Hello Rich,
Thank you for your comments. Your comments have been added to the official file for consideration and you have
been added as a party of record for this project.
Best,
JENNY CISNEROS, Planning Technician
City of Renton // Community and Economic Development
Virtual Permit Center // Online Applications and Inspections
office 425-430-6583
NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This message complies with Washington State’s Public Records Act – RCW 42.56
From: LFforms_noreply@rentonwa.gov <LFforms_noreply@rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2025 4:25 PM
To: Party of Record <POR@rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Party of Record/Public Comments Submitted
Add Party of Record info to Laserfiche excel spreadsheet. If comment is received save comment to Additional
Documents Folder in Laserfiche and send email to Project Planner.
Land Use Case Number: LUA25-000036
First Name: RICH
Last Name: BOTELLO
Company (if applicable): AIR lOCKER, INC.
Email: rbotello@arbusa.com
Phone Number: (310) 977-3919
Address:
Do you want to provide comments?: Yes
Do you want to receive project information and documents in hard copy via US mail?: No
Comment: We write with respect to the Administrative Variance for a Fence as per the Notice of
Application for South Renton Transit Center and Roadway Improvements Project (Fence Variance) /
LUA25-000036, V-A at 760 Rainier Ave S / 101 S Grady Way, Renton Seattle WA.
Air Locker Inc. are the registered owner of the adjoining allotment at 720 Rainier Avenue S Renton, WA
and submit our formal objection to this proposed Administrative Variance for a Fence on the following
basis:
Will have a detrimental impact on the Amenity and Visual appeal along the common property boundary
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line;
In breach of Renton Municipal Code, Title IV Development Regulations, Chapter 4 City Wide Property
Development Standards, 4-4-040 Fences, Hedges, and Retaining Walls Section E Standards for
Commercial and Industrial Zones which states:
1. Maximum Height: The maximum height of any fence, hedge or retaining wall shall be eight feet (8'),
subject to further height limitations as specified in subsection E2 of this Section, provided the fence,
hedge, or retaining wall does not pose a traffic vision hazard.
2. Additional Height Limitations in Commercial Zones:
a. Front Yard: Fences, hedges, or retaining walls shall not exceed forty eight inches (48") in height within
fifteen feet (15') of the front yard property line. In no case shall a fence, hedge, or retaining wall exceed
forty two inches (42") in height in any part of the clear vision area as defined by RMC 4-11-030, Definitions
C.
b. Secondary Front Yard: Fences, hedges, or retaining walls shall not exceed forty eight inches (48") in
height within fifteen feet (15') of the secondary front yard property line. In no case shall a fence, hedge, or
retaining wall exceed forty two inches (42") in height in any part of the clear vision area as defined by RMC
4-11-030, Definitions C.
c. Rear Yard: Fences, hedges, or retaining walls shall not exceed forty eight inches (48") in height within
fifteen feet (15') of a rear yard property line that abuts a public street.
Not in character with the surrounding character
Detracts from the quality of the environment by being out of scale
Creates vast blank walls to the extent of the property boundary;
Air Locker Inc. have a Planning application with the City of Renton for the Development of a four wheel
drive retail store. This development will significantly improve the character of the Rainer Avenue S
precinct and generate employment opportunities within the municipality. This Administrative Variance
for a Fence will have an unfavorable impact on our property value, visual amenity and character of the
area.
Air Locker Inc request the City of Renton to impose the conditions of the Renton Municipal Code and
limit the height to 48” max (including retaining wall measured from the lowest level of wall) as defined as
the Front Yard and Secondary Yard within 15’ of the property boundary. Further a landscaping setback
shall be enforced to ensure the environmental and visual amenity of the area.
Fencing that is not within the 15’ property setback for the Front and Secondary Yard (& landscaping
setback) all not exceed eight (8) feet (including retaining wall measured from the lowest level of wall) and
have a greater than 50% visual transparency.
Should you require any further information with respect to the above, please don’t hesitate in contacting
the undersigned.
Rich Botello
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President
Air Locker, Inc.
rbotello@arbusa.com
310-977-3919
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