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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Justification_Memorandum_260316 MEMORANDUM To: City of Renton – Planning Division From: Go Feasibility & Permitting Subject: Request for Waiver of Alley Access Requirement – Vuong Short Plat Date: 3-16-26 In accordance with RMC 4-7-150, the City may consider waiving the alley-access requirement when alley access is not practical based on factors including (a) size, (b) topography, (c) environmental impacts, and (d) site characteristics. The following provides our justification for the waiver for the proposed 3-lot short plat: A. Size (Short Plat) The proposal is a 3-lot short plat , adding only two new homes to the site. Given the limited scale of development, construction of a new alley would be disproportionate to the size and scope of the project. B. Topography The lot features a grade change of approximately four feet across the length of the suggested alley alignment. C. Environmental Impacts Implementation of an alley would result in additional tree removal and negatively impact existing vegetation. The geotechnical engineer has also recommended maintaining vegetative ground cover (page 5 of submitted report), which is inconsistent with constructing an alley surface. The environmental impacts of alley construction therefore outweigh any potential benefit. D. Site Characteristics Site layout constraints would prevent the chosen home and floor plan designs if alley access were required, as available building space would be cut down significantly. Constructing the alley would also add a large amount of impervious surface area (Approx ~4,620) and necessitate the removal of natural vegetation , reducing the site’s ability to manage stormwater naturally and impacting the overall environmental condition of the property. Perhaps one of the largest issues with the alley access: based on the markup provided by Renton, The home existing on proposed Lot 1 would need to be demolished , as lots 2 & 3 would be unable to meet minimum lot size requirements while allowing the existing home to meet setback requirements. The property owner plans to keep the existing home. Conclusion Based on the factors outlined in RMC 4-7-150, alley access is not practical for this project. We respectfully request approval of the waiver based on the constraints of project size, topography, environmental impacts, and site characteristics. Please let us know if additional documentation or clarification would assist in your review. Kevin Klein - Go Feasibility & Permitting LLC permits@gofeasibility.com 206-219-0565 15 6 T H   A V E   S E LOT 2         TE PROPOSED DRIVEWAY PP TPED SSS Additional tree removed, along with natural vegetation in area Approximate 4,620 additional impervious Alley Potential additional tree to be removed for alley New setback lines! 16’ 16’ 288.’98 25’ 25’ Lots 2 & 3 no longer meet minimum lot size requirement of 9,000 sqft “Built on Your Land” | RealityHomes.com © 2007-2019 All Rights Reserved - Reality Homes Washington # REALIHI984CN / Oregon CCB #166318 / Idaho Lic. #RCE-25285 Plan numbers indicate the approx. square footage of living space. Elevation renderings shown may reflect artists interpretation and/or optional features, and may not represent the finished product. Reality Homes reserves the rights to change specifications and pricing without notice or obligation. Pebble Beach 3678 sq. ft. • 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • 2 car garage Pebble Beach “Built on Your Land” | RealityHomes.com © 2007-2019 All Rights Reserved - Reality Homes Washington # REALIHI984CN / Oregon CCB #166318 / Idaho Lic. #RCE-25285 Plan numbers indicate the approx. square footage of living space. Elevation renderings shown may reect artists interpretation and/or optional features, and may not represent the nished product. Reality Homes reserves the rights to change specications and pricing without notice or obligation. Diamond Wood 3720 sq. . • 4 bedrooms • 3 1/2 baths • 3 car garage