HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ_Variance_Request_Justification_170605_V1Variance Request Justification
Project Name: Burnett Ave Corner Lot Variance
The City of Renton currently has several lots, under common ownership, throughout the City
where structures have been constructed over lot lines. Structures are not permitted to be
constructed over lot line and any structure constructed over a lot line would not comply with
setback requirements. In addition, the construction of a structure over a lot line results in lots
functioning as a single lot or one lot as opposed to two or more underlying lots.
The property located at 3302 Burnett Ave N has two underlying parcels (nos. 3342102005 and
3342102010). In 1948, a single family home was built over the shared lot line, resulting in a lot
combination.
Per a recent Code Interpretation CI-116, amendments have been made to allow for the segregation
of lots where structures had been constructed over the lot line, provided that the underlying lots
comply with the minimum lot size, width, and depth requirements at the time of segregation. The
underlying parcel number 3342102005 does not comply with the required minimum corner lot
width of 60 feet. The existing lot width is 50 feet, rather than the required 60 feet; therefore, the
applicant is requesting a corner lot width variance so that the parcel will comply with development
standards and the two lots can be segregated in compliance with the new code interpretation.
If granted, the variance won’t be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the
properties in the vicinity. If the variance is granted, additional new single family residence can be
erected which will benefit the city and the local community by increasing assessed values of the
surrounding properties, increasing the number of tax payers as well as providing off-site
improvements that will create better accessibility and curb appeal. This lot is also substantially in
conformance with the intent of the zoning.
Approval of the variance won’t impact the other property owners and will not set a precedent for
unusual treatment.
The approval of the minimum lot width variance is the minimum variance that will allow to
segregate two lots in compliance with the new code interpretation.
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