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Home My WebLink AboutReport 1DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY �11CITY 41 �y� �� AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECTS WITHIN THE R-4, R-6, R-S, R-10 AND R-14 ZONES EVALUATION FORM & DECISION Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way -Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 1 www.rentonwa.gov APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION Applicant Name: Kelley Tharp Company (if applicable): Toll Brothers Mailing Address: 9720 NE 120t�' Place, Suite 100 � Phone: j (951) 515-5419 City/State: [Kirkland, WA i Zip: 98034 PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: Cedarcroft Lot 9 Residential Design Modification Parcel Number: TBD Zoning Designation: R-4 Project Location: 14505 161't Avenue 5E Brief Summary of Request: Request to modify Section 4-2-115E.3 of the Municipal Code to allow less than 25% glazing on the front elevation, The elevation as currently shown is at 23% glazing. All windows have been upsized to the extent feasible while considering the internal layout of the home (i.e. laundry room and bathroom at the front elevation). The gable element, while adding roofline variation within the community, also limits the amount of glazing possible given the internal ceiling pitches and resulting wall area available for window placement. The current elevation does comply with the the guidelines of this Section of the Municipal Code. Please explain how your project proposal meets the "guidelines" for each design element, rather than the standards. Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Roofs" Compliance with Guidelines: Guideline: Roofs shall represent a variety of forms and profiles that add character and relief to the landscape of the neighborhood. The use of bright colors, as well as roofing that is made of material like gravel and/or a reflective material, is discouraged. Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Architectural Detailing" Compliance with Guidelines: Guideline: Architectural detail shall be provided that is appropriate to the arcnitecturai cnaracter oT me nome. Detailing like trim, columns, and/or corner boards shall reflect the architectural character of the house. 1 I:\PROJECT5\Cedarcroft\Municipal\City of Renton\ Modification Application -Lot 9 Glazing (4.10.17).doc Rev: 12/2015 Code Section: 4-2-115E.1. "Garages" Guidelines: The visual impact of garages shall be minimized, while porches and front doors shall be the emphasis of the front of the home. Garages shall be located in a manner that minimizes the presence of the garage and shall not be located at the end of view corridors. Alley access is encouraged. If used, shared garages shall be within an acceptable walking distance to the housing unit it is intended to serve Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Windows and boors" Guidelines: Windows and front doors shall serve as an integral part of the character of the home. Primary windows shall be proportioned vertically rather than horizontally. Vertical windows may be combined together to create 3 a larger window area. Front doors shall be a focal point of the dwelling and be in scale with the home. All doors shall be of the same character as the home. Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Primary Entry" Guidelines: Entrances to homes shall be a focal point and allow ' space for social interaction. Front doors shall face the street and be on the facade closest to the street. When a home is located on a corner lot (i.e., at the intersection of two roads or the intersection of a road and a common space) a feature like a wrapped porch shall be used to reduce the perceived scale of the house and engage the street or open space on both sides. Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Fagade Modulation" Guidelines: Buildings shall not have monotonous facades along public areas. Dwellings shall include articulation along public frontages; the articulation may include the connection of an open porch to the building, a dormer facing the street, or a well-defined entry element. Code Section: 4-2-115E.3. "Eaves" Guidelines: Eaves should be detailed and proportioned to complement the architectural .style of the home. Compliance with Guidelines: Compliance with Guidelines: All windows are proportioned vertically rather than horizontally. The gable element and porch below are the main architectural features of the front elevation, and windows in these locations have been maximized and combined to add visual interest and enhance the home's character. The S' front door is sized proportionally to the overall home and is stylistically compatible with the Colonial elevation characteristics. Compliance with Guidelines; Compliance with Guidelines: Compliance with Guidelines: 2 1:\PROJECrS\Cedarcroft\Municipal\City of Renton\Modification Apphcation - Lot 9 Glazing (4.10.17).doe Rev: 12/2015 Other Design Standard: Code Section: Guidelines: Compliance with Guidelines: In addition to this form, the following attachments are required: • Site plan and elevations (8.5x11 size) ■ Built example photos (if available) Criteria for Modification of the Residential Design Standards Renton Municipal Code, section 4-2-115, lists elements that are required to be included in ail residential developme in the zones stated in subsection B of this Section. Each element includes both standards and guidelines. Standards provided for predictability. These standards specify a prescriptive manner in which the requirement can be met. Guidelines for each element are provided for flexibility. These guidelines provide direction for those who seek to mf the required element in a manner that is different from the standards. a. The determination as to the satisfaction of the requirement through the use of the guidelines is to be made the Community and Economic Development Administrator when no other permit or approval requires Hear Examiner review. b. When it has been determined that the proposed manner of meeting the design requirement through guidelines is sufficient, the applicant shall have satisfied that design requirement. 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. Applicant Signature: Date: April 11, 2017 3 I:\PROJECTS\Cedarcroft\Municipal\City of Renton`Modification Application - Lot 9 Glazing (4,10.17).doc Rev: 12/2015 DEPARTMENT_ COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CITY OF Renton For City Use Only Project Number: L.UA17-000212 DECISION: Staff agrees with the applicant's justification for Modification of Residential Design Requirements. The proposal satisfies the criteria listed in RMC 4-2-115A.2 for approval of residential design modifications. Therefore, the Alpine Nursery Glazing Residential Design Modification of the residential design requirements for the proposed single-family residential structure on Lot 15, Project Number LUA17-000212, MOD is approved. ® Modification Granted ❑ Modification Partially Granted ❑ Modification Denied (See attached staff comments) April 262017 Jennie Henning, Planning Direc&r Date Department of Community & Economic Development Conditions of Approval: N�Ar 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 May 10, 2017. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's office, Renton City Hall — 71� Floor, (425) 430-6510. This decision expressly approves the specific request(s) to: reduce the glaring requirement from 25% to 23% on the proposed single-family residence on the front elevation of tot 15 within the Alpine Nursery Plat. 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, Mona Davis, at mdavis@rentonwa.p,ov or (425) 430-7246. RIG hT HAND SEETI 147842 0009 :EDARCRCFT, 14605 161ST AVENUE SE olmiuArchitecturejq ELEVA71ONS T IICCYA MLGNIt \ \:j I A-4 r NOO'55'45"E 80.00 L4 °s SCALE= 1"-20' I 5.00 — — I I MI nl C14 T"i TACOMA COLONIA �-.I I m, zI I I 5' BSBL &BSBL. 15, PUBLIC SANITARY — SEW ERR ESMT 12.5, — — , BSBL -- — ------ 9 I I 9,169 S.F. I I L I I I GARAGE I I I I F/H-271.00 I FROM BLDG CORNER I ... X 34� 30, 6$'9L . C . O* 16 76 49. 1 y r 7.5' TE 1.26 `"S rORA4 ESMT 9 pg' 48 i0' UTILITY SSr11T ESMT FOR WATER METER sE 1515T avEr��E ESE Consultants, Inc. Land Planning 9720 NE 120th Pi., Engineering suite loo g Kirkland, WA 98034 Land Surveying TEL:425-825-5367 CEDARCROFT LOT 09 PLOT PLAN TOLL WA LP KIRKLAND, WA 98034 NOTES NEW CONSTRUCTION OF S4NGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LEGAL _DESCRIPTION FUTURE LOT 09 OF THE PLAT OF CEDARCROFT IMPERVIOUS AREAS HOUSE & GARAGE— 2,172 S.F. DRIVEWAY— 985 S.F. WALKWAY— 50 S.F. FRONT PORCH— 139 S.F. REAR PORCH— 109 S,F. TOTAL— 3,514 S.F. TOTAL IMPERVIOUS 33% NATO �o.—N/A SITE ADDRESS-14805 151ST AVENUE SE DATE: APRIL 04, 2017 ................. . --- Ll AF...... T{ ERVI E �Y MAC NG,E On the 26th day of April 2017, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Modification of Residential Design Requirements For Projects within the R-4, R-6, R-8, R-10, and R-24 zones, Evaluation Form and Decision documents. This information was sent to: Aaron Kopet, Toll WA LP Owner Kelly Tharp, Toil Brothers Inc. I Contact c (Signature of Sender): J-t STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) L. I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Gillian Syverson signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be Msylathe4 free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated: IMa7 aoi �kM\1151151{ '� fi ota Pu lic in and forthe State of Washi Notary (Print): ` My appointment expires: L'S t � Apr 0�y� 9 �€ I +1 �71�� 551 Alpine Nursery Lot 10 LLIA17-000212, MOD