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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeminoff Variance (LUA18-000364) Email Correspondence Additional InfoFrom: George Steirer <george@plantopermit.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 1:27 PM To: Angelea Weihs Subject: Re: Seminoff Variance (LUA18-000364) Attachments: 13 and 25-House Plans - Arch NW- 01-16-2018-Floor plans highlighted in Yellow.pdf; Lind Ave Arch Plans 08-22- 2018a.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hi Angelea: I hope that your vacation went well, or goes well if you have not left yet. Below is a copy of each of your most recent questions (in bold), followed by a response (in italics). 6. It looks like the floorplans are not complete, only the garage floor and second floor are shown. The plans submitted on May 23, 2018 illustrate all three floor plans. I would agree that one of the floor plans is in a little bit of an unusual place (on the site plan). For ease of reference, I have attached the plans that were originally submitted, and highlighted (in yellow) the three floors. In hopes that it may help in your review, I have put the floor plans into AutoCAD (also attached). This also addresses the height issue that you mentioned. Thank you for calling out that code requirement. 7. I assumed the square footage of the proposed home you have shown is 1,430 based on your provided floor plans. Is this not correct? The total area total 2,805 square feet, as measured from the outside of the walls. The square footage includes the basement, garage, and mechanical spaces. Is there a code issue with the square footage proposed? 8. In addition, the maximum number of stories is 2. There are two "stories" as defined by RMC 4-11-190. The attached updated elevations illustrate the coverage and height of the basement area. The basement does not meet the city’s definition of a “story”. Could you please confirm that this meets the zoning code for the maximum number of stories? George Steirer Plan to Permit, LLC 206-909-2893 George@PlanToPermit.com www.PlanToPermit.com On 8/20/2018 4:07 PM, Angelea Weihs wrote: Hello George, It looks like the floorplans are not complete, only the garage floor and second floor are shown. I assumed the square footage of the proposed home you have shown is 1,430 based on your provided floor plans. Is this not correct? In addition, your proposal does not comply with the height regulations. The maximum wall plate height permitted in the zone is 24 feet. Only one variance can be applied for per the criteria. In addition, the maximum number of stories is 2. It might be a good idea to provide me a revised elevation/floorplans that complies with code and demonstrates compliance with required height before my return on September 4th, otherwise the decision and review will be based on a building that exceeds height regulations and is only 10 feet from the public ROW. Have a great day! Angelea Weihs Associate Planner, City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7312 From: George Steirer [mailto:george@plantopermit.com] Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 3:12 PM To: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: Re: Seminoff Variance (LUA18-000364) Hi Angelea: Below is a copy of each of the most recent questions, followed by a response. I hope this is of help in the review. 4. What is the proposed maximum wall plate height you are proposing, or in the case of the shed roof, midpoint of the shed roof? The maximum height will not exceed 32 feet. 5. Your front elevation looks a little like you are proposing 3 stories, but you are only proposing 2 stories correct? Three floors are proposed; a garage floor, 1st floor, and 2nd floor. I hope this is of help. George Steirer Plan to Permit, LLC 206-909-2893 George@PlanToPermit.com www.PlanToPermit.com On 8/20/2018 12:10 PM, Angelea Weihs wrote: Hello George, What is the proposed maximum wall plate height you are proposing, or in the case of the shed roof, midpoint of the shed roof? Your front elevation looks a little like you are proposing 3 stories, but you are only proposing 2 stories correct? Thank you, Angelea Weihs Associate Planner, City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7312 From: George Steirer [mailto:george@plantopermit.com] Sent: Friday, August 17, 2018 10:52 AM To: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: Re: Seminoff Variance (LUA18-000364) Hi Angelea: Below is a copy of each of the questions, followed by a response. I hope this is of help in the review. 1. What is the buildable area of the site with current setbacks? The 679 square feet outside of the standard setbacks is a very odd shape, and difficult to build upon with functional space. 2. What is the buildable area that you are requesting with the 10 foot setbacks? The proposed building footprint is 1,043 square feet (including the garage), in an odd shaped 1,521 square foot area outside of the easement and proposed setbacks. 3. The site plan you provided shows that you have 3 existing trees on site, all of which are proposed for removal. The attached waiver form states that the arborist report is waived only if 30% tree retention is maintained. Can you please clarify? The site plan and survey shows a total of 2 existing trees on site. The driveway location is because (a) a standard parking stall is 18 feet deep, (b) exterior walls are each approximately 7 inches thick, (c) the zoning code requires that the garage be set back 5 feet from the front of the house, and (d) the total width of the areas outside of the easement and setback at the east side of the lot is less than 18'. Therefore, both trees would be in the driveway. Unfortunately, the two trees will need to be removed. I can see if the owner is willing to plant replacement trees, if you feel that would be beneficial to the variance application. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide any additional information. Thank you for your time and assistance with this project. George Steirer Plan to Permit, LLC 206-909-2893 George@PlanToPermit.com www.PlanToPermit.com On 8/16/2018 2:22 PM, Angelea Weihs wrote: Hello George, I have some questions, first what is the buildable area of the site with current setbacks and what is the buildable area that you are requesting with the 10 foot setbacks? Also, the site plan you provided (attached) shows that you have 3 existing trees on site, all of which are proposed for removal. The attached waiver form states that the arborist report is waived only if 30% tree retention is maintained. Can you please clarify? Thank you! Angelea Weihs Associate Planner, City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7312 From: George Steirer [mailto:george@plantopermit.com] Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2018 11:25 AM To: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: Re: Seminoff Variance (LUA18-000364) Good eye! Please see the attached version. Thank you. George Steirer Plan to Permit, LLC 206-909-2893 George@PlanToPermit.com www.PlanToPermit.com On 8/16/2018 9:02 AM, Angelea Weihs wrote: Hey George, The date was not filled in/completed. Thank you, Angelea Weihs Associate Planner, City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7312 From: George Steirer [mailto:george@plantopermit.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 4:30 PM To: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: Seminoff Variance (LUA18- 000364) Hi Angelea: Attached is the notarized copy of the requested indemnification. Please let me know if any additional information is needed. Thank you for your time and help with this. George Steirer Plan to Permit, LLC 206-909-2893 George@PlanToPermit.com www.PlanToPermit.com